The Housing Agency Strategic Plan is available for download here.
The Housing Agency are delighted to host the Vienna Model of Housing Exhibition in Dublin. The public exhibition will run from Monday 1st to Thursday 25th April across three Dublin venues.
launced two reports on vacant properties authored by Dr. Philip Crowe on 27 March 2019.
Among the many functions of the Housing Agency is to research and assist the development of policy in housing across all tenures.
In December 2018 we hosted speakers from the European Network for Housing Research to share their experience with housing practitioners in Dublin.
Today The Housing Agency launched their report a 'National Study of Irish Housing Experiences, Attitudes and Aspirations in Ireland' conducted by the Housing Agency and Amárach Research.
The research was launched at the Housing Agency's National Conference which took place today in The Alex Hotel and was opened by Minister Eoghan Murphy, T.D Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.
The Housing Agency is delighted to launch its Housing Education Bursary Scheme for the 2018/2019 academic year.
The Housing Agency managed the first phase of the evaluation of the Inchicore Housing with Support Demonstration Prototype. The project is a joint venture including the Dublin City Council, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, HSE, Department of Health, Irish Council for Social Housing, Rebuilding Ireland and Dublin Age Friendly City.
Minister for Housing and Urban Development Damien English TD, today (7 March, 2018) published the sixth annual progress report and seventh housing survey on tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments.
This reveals a "91% reduction in the unfinished developments since 2010 from almost 3,000 to 256. 2017 saw the resolution of 165 developments".
Four local authority areas have no occupied unfinished developments.
Minister English indicated that his objective is to resolve all remaining unfinished housing developments especially those within high market demand locations and strive for 100% turnaround.
Local authorities and on-the-ground teams have excellent local knowledge and have signalled that a number of sites with 'unfinished' elements are now coming back in for new planning permission. In a number of cases this was at pre-planning stage and throughout 2018 should move on to the determination of planning applications clearing the way for development subject to developer capacity, funding and demand.
Unfinished Housing Development teams established in local authorities to address the 'unfinished' issue have gained enormous experience and knowledge in matters of successful resolution from enforcement through to bonds and effective collaboration with receivers and financial institutions. This knowledge and expanded capabilities can also now be applied towards matters of Taking in Charge and Vacant Homes Action Plans with the need for Empty Homes Officers.
The Housing Agency welcomes the National Planning Framework (NPF) and believes that the NPF can provide a vision and framework for the implementation of sustainable planning policy in the coming years and that it has a positive role to play in how we address our current housing crisis.
This submission by the Housing Agency sets out the Agency's suggestions on the draft National Planning Framework (NPF) from a housing and housing related perspective. It follows on from the original submission on relevant planning issues for the NPF made by the Housing Agency in March 2017.
Please click the link above for full details.
The Housing Agency welcomes Budget 2018.
The Housing Agency sees the following as the main areas of benefit following Budget 2018.
The Housing Agency acknowledges Minister Coveney's announcement of the designation of two additional local electoral areas as Rent Pressure Zones, following recommendations from the Agency.
These are the local electoral areas of Cobh in Cork and Maynooth in Kildare. This brings to 14 the number of local electoral areas, along with all of Dublin and Cork City, which have been designated as rent pressure zones. It is importation to appreciate that it is two local electoral areas that are designated.
The Cobh local electoral area covers areas to the east and north of Cork City. The Maynooth electoral area covers a large portion of north Kildare, including Clane. The remaining areas of north Kildare covering Leixlip and Celbridge were designated in January.
At this stage, approximately 60% of all rental properties nationally are in designated rent pressure zones. This gives tenants in rental properties and landlords greater certainty and predictability in relation to the maximum annual rent increases permitted.
It is important that we support a strong viable and attractive rental sector that delivers affordable and high quality accommodation for tenants and a secure environment for landlords.
Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal Damien English TD, today (21st March 2017) published the fifth annual progress report and seventh housing survey on tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments. This reveals an "85% drop in the unfinished developments since 2010 from nearly 3000 to 420. 2016 alone saw the resolution of 248 developments".
All developments resolved in one local authority.
The Minister acknowledges the results of the 2016 survey which indicate that the parts of developments that are occupied are, in the vast amount of cases, now well established and finished to a good standard. South Dublin County Council is the first local authority area to have zero unfinished developments and the Minister wants to ensure that 2017 will see other local authorities following suit.
In line with the commitment in Rebuilding Ireland, the Department also intends to engage with the relevant local authorities and stakeholders to explore the range of strategic acquisition options available to local authorities to take up remaining, suitable and required vacant units. In order to progress this action, each local authority will be actively seeking expressions of interest from developers, receivers etc. in order to acquire vacant or near complete units within appropriate developments for social housing purposes.
In conclusion, the Minister signalled that his "objective for the following year is to bring back vacant units into reuse for social housing purposes with the potential acquisition / leasing of 1,300 vacant units as a major objective for 2017".
The National Statement of Housing Supply & Demand and Outlook of 2017 – 2018.
The Housing Agency launched the second edition of the National Statement of Housing Supply and Demand today in Dublin Castle. This brings together up to date information on housing trends for 2015 and 2016 while looks ahead to future demand.
This comes at a time when our economy is recovering and employment levels are rising. A sustainable housing system will be important to maintaining Ireland's competitiveness.
Under the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness a number of initiatives are now underway to help resolve the housing crisis. This Statement reports that while housing completions continue to rise, the rate of increase is still below supply requirements, particularly in urban areas, where affordability is also a problem.
New Builds - The latest construction statistics, included in this report, indicate sufficient development land, a growth in construction activity and further progress in completion of unfinished estates.
Sales - Residential sales declined in 2016 for the first time in 4 years as house prices continue to increase, albeit at a slower pace than heretofore.
Current and Future Housing Demand - A growing population and smaller household sizes are contributing to demand while the population shift toward Dublin. Census 2016 information the report shows population growth around our major cities as well as age profile changes.
Policy and Legislation - During 2015 and 2016 a substantial number of legislative changes and Government initiatives were introduced in response to housing issues in Ireland. The key measures were in the areas of housing legislation, taxation changes, changes to mortgage lending rules and changes made to housing delivery channels.
The Housing Agency will launch its National Statement on Housing Supply & Demand at Georges Hall, Dublin Castle today (Tuesday 7th February) when the key speakers will be the Housing Agency's Policy Director, David Silke, William Hynes Director of Future Analytics Consulting, David O'Connor, Director of the Housing Delivery Office and Rosalind Carroll, Director of the Rental Tenancies Board.
The Housing Agency has been tasked with the acquisition of vacant housing for social housing use under the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness. The Agency's role in this regard is to engage with banks, investors and other potential owners of multiple property portfolios to acquire properties on a national basis. The Agency is therefore seeking proposals from Property Owners/ Builders/ Developers for the sale of suitable properties. A multi property proposal should be for the sale of 3 or more properties.
Proposals are invited for the supply of multiple property portfolios of completed vacant houses or apartments that are fit for purpose, as per the requirements detailed in this brief, for social housing in all cities, towns and villages within the Republic of Ireland where a housing need exists.
The Agency is not seeking expressions for individual properties. Any persons with individual properties should contact the relevant local authority to enquiry about purchases.
The purpose of the Assessment is to count the total number of households qualified for social housing support to inform policy and plan for the right types of housing support. It brings together information provided by local authorities about the numbers of households assessed as qualified for housing support on a prescribed date - 21 September 2016.
The headline figure from the Assessment is 'net need' – that is the number of households qualifying for social housing support whose social housing need is not being met. The net need figure from this Assessment is 91,600 households – this is a 1.9% increase on the last count, undertaken in 2013.
Today the Housing Agency together with the HSE launched first of its kind design guidelines for those providing accommodation for people living with persistent mental health conditions. This is the first time any such design guidelines targeting this cohort of the population have been produced anywhere in the world. The Housing Agency and the HSE have drawn together best practice in home design for people living with enduring and life altering mental health conditions into design guidelines to help facilitate independent living.
The Regulation Office at the Housing Agency has released its second Annual Report and Sectoral Analysis on the regulation of AHBs.The Annual Report provides key data and analysis on the AHB sector operating in Ireland based on individual regulatory assessment of 203 AHBs that completed a return. The analysis gives a clear picture of the AHB sector nationally, including information on housing stock, performance, governance and financial management.
Speakers at the lecture included Alexandra Notay, Independent Advisor and author of over 30 books and reports on real estate including the renowned ULI UK Best Practice Guide on Build-to-Rent (2014 and 2016), Mr Aidan Culhane, chartered town planner advising on housing and planning matters at WK Nowlan Real Estate Advisors, and Niall Cussen, Principal Adviser of Planning in the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. The lecture was chaired by Dr. Conor Skehan, Chairman of the Housing Agency.
Mr. Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government launches the "Rebuilding Ireland – an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness", following Government approval of the comprehensive and ambitious Plan at today's Cabinet meeting. He was joined by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Paschal Donohoe.
This whole-of-Government Plan has been developed in close collaboration with other key Government Departments and Agencies, under the oversight of a dedicated Cabinet Committee chaired by An Taoiseach. The Plan was also informed by the Report of the Special Oireachtas Committee on Housing and Homelessness (published on 17th June), as well as through extensive consultation with stakeholders, including at two national stakeholder events hosted by both Ministers Coveney and Damien English earlier this month.
Housing and Homelessness Committee submission here.
Review of the Mortgage to Rent Scheme here.
The Housing Agency proposes to draft a language scheme in accordance with the Official Languages Act 2003. The primary objective of the Act is to ensure better availability and a higher standard of public services through Irish.
The Housing Agency invites submissions in relation to the preparation of the draft scheme from any interested parties.
Information on the Act is available on the External link Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht website.
As part of a wide suite of initiatives addressing housing supply which have been underway since the publication of Construction 2020, this Statement is the first of a series of annual reports which will inform how Ireland meets demand for housing into the future.
The Housing Agency today released its first National Statement of Housing Supply and Demand 2014, and Outlook for 2015-17.
The National Statement provides key data and analysis on the housing supply and demand trends in Ireland as well as an overview of future housing requirements. The analysis gives clear insights into housing in Ireland and presents the most up-to-date information available in relation to housing supply and demand which will keep key housing initiatives on track and ensure we have accurate data about how housing needs are being met on an annual basis. The report shows that while the housing sector is showing signs of recovery, the pace of demand is growing faster than supply.
More robust Financial Regulation being introduced to enable investment and further supply of social homes.
The Regulation Office at the Housing Agency released its first Annual Report and Sectoral Analysis on the regulation of AHBs today. The Annual Report highlights the importance of regulation and explains how regulation is necessary to facilitate the delivery of more social housing. The Annual Report provides, for the first time, key data and analysis on the AHB sector operating in Ireland based on individual regulatory assessment of 142 AHBs. The analysis gives a clear picture of the AHB sector nationally, including information on housing stock, performance, governance and financial management.
The sectoral analysis shows that the sector is a significant employer with over 2,500 employees.
Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government, Alan Kelly TD and Minister of State for Housing & Planning, Paudie Coffey TD have today (28 May, 2015) announced over €91 million worth of housing investment.
The funding will be used across a range of housing schemes to make more social housing available and to improve housing for people with disabilities, as well as retrofitting homes to improve energy efficiency.
Over 1,000 vacant social housing units will be refurbished and tenanted by people on the social housing waiting list at a cost of over €20 million countrywide. Dublin City and Cork City are receiving the largest allocations, with priority going to families facing homelessness. Funding was allocated to the local authorities with the greatest potential to deliver units quickly and address needs. Over 2,300 units were brought on stream last year with an average cost of refurbishment of €11,277.
A further €50.5 million will be made available for Housing Adaptations for Older People and People with a Disability living in private houses. . This will allow extensions to be built for people with a disability as well as housing adaptations to improve mobility aid (such as stair lifts, access ramps etc.) with more funding set to come later in the year. A further €11 million will be made available for local authority house adaptations and extensions to meet the needs of tenants with a disability and to deal with overcrowding.
Meanwhile Minister Kelly has made available a further €20 million for the improvement of local authority houses to make them more energy efficient. This programme continues to sustain and create jobs while making a significant contribution to Ireland's carbon emissions reduction targets and energy reduction targets for 2020, resulting in warmer homes and lower energy bills for local authority tenants.
As part of the EU Operational Programme 2014-2020, the energy efficiency works on social housing will attract funding under the ERDF. This will see EU co-financing of 50% of eligible public investment under these programmes.
Minister for Housing, Planning and Co-ordination of Construction 2020, Paudie Coffey, TD, today published the third annual progress report on tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments which reveals a "two thirds drop in the unfinished developments since 2010 from nearly 3000 to 992 and 271 developments resolved in 2014 alone".
'Rent Stability in the Private Rental Sector' is the first of two studies on the private rental market. The report was prepared for the Housing agency on behalf of the Private Residential Tenancies Board. The report addresses areas such as rent stability, rent supplements, taxation, and rent regulation.
The expert report forecasts a minimum required supply of 79,660 residential units in urban areas to support the population between 2014 and 2018, an average equivalent of 15,932. The per annum requirement across the country ranges from 9,526 units in 2014 to 20,853 units in 2018.
The first meeting of the Interim Regulation Committee for Approved Housing Bodies was held at the Housing Agency on Wednesday February 5th, 2014. In attendance to welcome the new committee was Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan.
The interim committee will monitor the implementation of the voluntary regulation code for approved housing bodies (AHBs) and will oversee the assessment of participating AHBs in relation to their financial viability, management and government.
The interim committee is a committee under the Housing Agency. A team at the Housing Agency, headed by Rosalind Carroll will be responsible for managing the regulatory function.
The committee will also report to the Minister on the development of a statutory regulatory system over the next few years.
The interim regulatory committee is chaired by Dr. Jennie Donald (Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations). The other members of the interim committee are Dr. Oonagh Breen (Sutherland School of Law, UCD), Michael Cameron (Chief Executive, Scottish Housing Regulator), Martina Deans (Tenant Representative), Ann Marie Farrelly (Director of Housing, Fingal County Council), Ronan Heavey (Department of Finance), Gerry Hunt (Chartered Accountant), Eddie Lewis (IPA, Housing Policy Lecturer), Donal McManus (Chief Executive, Irish Council for Social Housing), Dr. Mary Lee Rhodes (TCD, School of Business) and Damian Allen (Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government).
Minister O'Sullivan publishes report of the Review Group on the Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability.
The Department of the Environment Community and Local Government requested a review group of local authority officials to examine the Housing Grants Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability. The terms of reference of the group were to examine the current housing grants (private houses) for Older People and People with a Disability and to make recommendations as to how the grants could be made more focused and targeted to those most in need.
On 28th November, the Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, TD, launched the 2013 National Housing Development Survey.
The survey has been tracking the extent and condition of unfinished housing developments since 2010.
Only 6.57% of dwellings surveyed in 2013 remain vacant down from 9.09% in 2012.
The annual Progress Report on the Unfinished Housing Developments was launched by Ms. Jan O'Sullivan, T.D., Minister for Housing and Planning on the 28th November, 2013.
The Housing Agency was extensively involved in the first new housing project to be completed as part of the Limerick Regeneration Programme. Keys were handed over to the tenants of Cliona Park, Moyross, Limerick on 25th February, 2013.
The Housing Agency Professional and Technical Services original involvement with this project included design services up to planning stage and procurement of a Design and Build contractor following a competitive tender and subsequent Project Management services including acting as Employer's Representative throughout the construction and handover phases.
The project consists of 34 units, including 21 one and two bedroom sheltered apartments for older residents and 13 two and three storey three bedroom family houses. The new project has achieved a Building Energy Rating of A3 and has a geo-thermal district heating system.
Minister for Housing Jan O'Sullivan, TD, today stated she expected a significant increase in the number of NAMA properties selected and delivered for social housing in 2013. NAMA has been working in partnership with the Department to identify properties that may be suitable for social housing.
Minister O'Sullivan was speaking at Scotch Hall in Drogheda where she visited families who have moved into properties provided as a result of this engagement with NAMA. The 15 properties in Drogheda are owned and managed by Túath Housing Association. To date, Túath has acquired a total of 66 properties for social housing through this process. Properties can be made available through leasing or purchase arrangements.
The establishment by NAMA of a special purpose vehicle to take ownership of properties where there is an established demand – thereby enabling the direct negotiation of leases with approved housing bodies.
Agreement between NAMA and Approved Housing Bodies of a framework for leases that can apply in the vast majority of cases.
The announcement in Budget 2013 by Minister Howlin of €10m in funding for which will drive the process in the coming year.
"There is now a solid pipeline of properties at various stages of negotiation and I expect the new framework for delivery will see a significant number of these completed and available for social housing in 2013."
"This is the result of the positive engagement between those involved in the process, and it will facilitate the selection of properties and their delivery for social housing under this initiative. Túath's example shows what can be achieved and NAMA looks forward to continued strong engagement with Túath and with other approved housing bodies to achieve our shared objective of providing houses for those in need".
"The 2012 National Housing Development Survey reveals steady, quantifiable progress in tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments. A renewed focus by all stakeholders, including local authorities, developers, lenders and local residents is working and communities are benefitting. Since the survey was first commenced in 2010 there has been a 37% decrease in the number of unfinished developments and a 27% decrease in the number of vacant units. The past 12 months have seen nearly 300 housing developments resolved.
"However I am still keenly aware that hundreds of families are still enduring the stress and strain of living on an unfinished development. At present 1,770 developments remain unfinished. While that is substantial reduction on the 2,874 developments identified in 2010 it still indicates the scale of the challenge. The focus of the Government's actions will now shift to resolving these developments, of which approximately 1,100 or so are in a seriously problematic condition.
"Recent experience has demonstrated how a realistic approach to estate completion involving all stakeholders can deliver results. I expect that approach will go a long way to resolving difficulties on the vast majority of remaining unfinished developments. However, it must also be recognised that some of these developments are commercially unviable due to location, demand and build quality. The most prudent course of action in relation to these developments from a public safety, planning and commercial perspective is to seek the agreement of owners/funders to clear the site and return it to some beneficial use. My Department will be working with stakeholders to develop a response in relation to this issue over the coming months with a view to having a plan in place by the end of Spring 2013.
"Another priority is the matter of taking in charge of substantially completed developments. In the past two years more than 1200 developments have been substantially completed. The next immediate priority is for developers, funders and local authorities to work together in finalising the process of having the developments taken in charge by the local authority. Other substantially complete developments, mainly apartment and multi-unit schemes, will be maintained by management companies controlled by residents"
Minister O'Sullivan concluded by thanking the various stakeholders including residents, local community organisations, lenders, developers and state agencies for their continued engagement with this issue.
The Housing Agency welcomes the announcement by Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton TD (6 September 2012) regarding the provision of free independent professional financial advice to borrowers in mortgage distress.
The Citizens Information Board Mortgage Arrears Information Helpline Service provides general mortgage arrears information and guidance to mortgage holders. The Helpline is Tel: 076 1074050 (Monday to Friday from 9:30am -5pm).
The website, www.keepingyourhome.ie, maintained by the Citizens Information Board, offers detailed information and initial advice to distressed mortgage holders. This is the key online access portal for general mortgage arrears information and advice.
Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, T.D. launched the Mortgage to Rent scheme today. The scheme is specifically targeted at those low income families whose mortgage situation is unsustainable and where there is little or no prospect of a significant change in circumstances in the foreseeable future. The scheme ensures that the family remains in the home, paying rent, while ownership is transferred to an approved housing body.
2nd May 2012 - A new journal for Irish housing professionals was launched today by Ms. Jan O'Sullivan TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Housing and Planning.
'Evaluation of the Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability.
Today, the Housing Agency published its 'Evaluation of the Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability'. This evaluation was requested by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in 2010 (DEHLG) to examine the effectiveness of the new schemes and to make recommendations for any necessary improvements.
This in-depth evaluation clearly demonstrates that these grants schemes play an important role in addressing the housing needs of people with disabilities and facilitating older people to 'age in place'. Improvements to the scheme have also been identified to help increase effectiveness. A key point to come from the evaluation is that considerable resources are required to make our housing stock more accessible. Better design from the onset to make housing more adaptable to the needs of people through the life cycle has clear advantages. A consistent finding from the different pieces of research undertaken for this evaluation was that the housing adaptation grant schemes clearly have a positive impact on successful applicants' lives.


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Patiala, Punjab: Patiala is a town and administrative district headquarters of Patiala district, positioned in the north western state of India – Punjab.
Patiala is situated at south eastern tip of Punjab and is encircled by Fatehgarh Sahib in the north, Chandigarh in the north east, Ambala (Haryana) in the east, Haryana in the South, Nabha and Bathinda in the south west, Sangrur in the west and Ludhiana in the North West regions respectively.
According to the History, the city of Patiala was formed after the construction of Qila Mubarak by Baba Ala Singh in 1763, it was called as Patiala and is literally meant as the land of Baba Ala Singh (territory of Ala).
Patiala is one of the major Tehsil and sub divisions and developmental blocks of Patiala district. Agriculture is the main source of income and most significant economy activity for the people of Patiala. Paddy, Wheat, Maize, barley and sugarcane are major crops of the region. Patiala is well irrigated land with tube wells and canals. Patiala is one of the rapid growing industrial centres of Punjab with medium and small scale industrial units. The city of Patiala houses many historical monuments, religious shrines and famous tourist attractions. Puadi / Powadhi and Hindi are the languages spoken in the region of Patiala. Puadi is one of the dialects of Punjabi spoken in the regions of Powadh (Patiala, Nabha and Hisar etc).
Baishaki / Vaisakhi is one of the significant festivals of Sikhs, celebrated in Patiala and rest of the Punjab with great joy and exuberance. It is an ancient traditional harvest festival of Punjabi's, celebrated on arrival of harvest on 13-14th of April every year.
Patiala Heritage Festival is an art and cultural festival held in the city of Patiala every year. It was started in 2003 under the patronage of the Patiala Heritage society and is held in the month of February at Qila Mubarak complex. This festival includes the crafts mela which attracts more than 150 craftsmen from different parts of India, who display their wares for fifteen days and is held near Sheesh Mahal Art gallery.


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Three layers of graphene reveals a new kind of magnet
by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
A spectrum of the three layer graphene as a function of magnetic field and density of electrons. Credit: Biswajit Datta, Mandar Deshmukh
Metals have a large density of electrons and to be able to see the wave nature of electrons one has to make metallic wires that are only a few atoms wide. However, in graphene - one atom thick graphite—the density of electrons is much smaller and can be changed by making a transistor. As a result of the low density of electrons the wave nature of electrons, as described by quantum mechanics, is easier to observe in graphene.
Often in metals like copper the electron is scattered every 100 nanometers, a distance roughly 1000 times smaller than the diameter of human hair, due to impurities and imperfections. Electrons can travel much longer in graphene, upto distances of 10 micrometer, a distance roughly 10 times smaller than the diameter of human hair. This is realized by sandwiching graphene between layers of boron nitride. The layers of boron nitride have few imperfections to impede the flow of electrons in graphene.
Once electrons travel long distances, implying there are few imperfections, one notices the faint whispers of electrons "talking to each other". Reducing the imperfections is akin to making a room quiet to enable the faint whispers of electronic interactions to develop between many electrons.
In a study, led by PhD student Biswajit Datta, Professor Mandar Deshmukh's group at TIFR realized just this kind of silence allowing electronic interactions to be observed in three layers of graphene. The study reveals a new kind of magnet and provides insight on how electronic devices using graphene could be made for fundamental studies as well as applications. This work discovers the magnetism of electrons in three layers of graphene at a low temperature of -272 Celsius. The magnetism of electrons arises from the coordinated "whispers" between many electrons.
Tortoise electrons trying to catch up with hare photons give graphene its conductivity
More information: Biswajit Datta et al, Strong electronic interaction and multiple quantum Hall ferromagnetic phases in trilayer graphene, Nature Communications (2017). DOI: 10.1038/ncomms14518
Journal information: Nature Communications
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Citation: Three layers of graphene reveals a new kind of magnet (2017, February 23) retrieved 19 July 2019 from https://phys.org/news/2017-02-layers-graphene-reveals-kind-magnet.html
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Freedom and Flourishing: Will NZ Treasury's living standards framework achieve its goals?
Will NZ Treasury's living standards framework achieve its goals?
Last week the New Zealand Treasury released a paper providing a 'living standards framework'. Treasury describes it as 'a descriptive framework of the factors that it considers are essential to national well-being'.
'Misperceptions of the role Treasury has played since the 1980s have limited our ability to be persuasive when talking about what matters most for living standards. Some have never got beyond believing that we are the root of all New Zealand's economic evils. Others see us as little more than the defenders of fiscal virtue …'.
I find that baffling. In the 1980s the NZ Treasury played an important role in saving that country from economic ruin. Why is that not more widely understood and appreciated in New Zealand? That is something about New Zealand that may be beyond my understanding. So I think I should confine myself here to looking at the living standards framework in its own terms.
Yeah, OK, but what is the intended purpose of the framework? Treasury sets the general context by stating its overall goal as being to work for higher living standards for all New Zealanders. Seen in that context the purpose of the framework must be to monitor progress toward higher living standards of New Zealanders. However, I can't find the purpose stated in such terms in the document. In fact, as I discuss a little later, the concept of progress doesn't get much attention in the document.
What factors should Treasury look at in monitoring progress toward higher living standards of New Zealanders? The answer given by the framework is to look at a broad range of material and non-material determinants of living standards, including: conventional measures of income and wealth; freedoms, rights and capabilities; and self-assessed subjective measures of wellbeing (as a cross-check). The other two factors to be looked at are: the distribution of living standards across different groups in society; and the sustainability of living standards over time.
It seems to me that the use of sustainability as a major heading puts a rather negative focus on the whole exercise – assuming that I am correct in suggesting that the intended purpose is to monitor progress toward higher living standards. An analyst who is asked to assess whether current living standards are sustainable will consider some important issues, but is unlikely to give much attention to the question of whether living standards are improving to the same extent of those in comparable countries and if not, why not. I can understand that a lot of people in New Zealand would respond favourably to the word 'sustainability', but it should be possible to accommodate their legitimate interests within a discussion of factors affecting progress toward higher living standards.
The Treasury's emphasis on sustainability rather than progress is relevant to concerns I raised in my last post, which was about the OECD's 'better life index'. In that post I expressed concern that if well-being indicators suggest that people in a country like New Zealand tend to enjoy living standards substantially higher than other countries with comparable per capita GDP levels, there may be a tendency for the government concerned to become complacent about establishing conditions more favourable to further improvement of living standards. The Treasury's living standards framework does not dispel that concern.
I don't have any great concerns about the other factors that the Treasury is planning to monitor. However, there are a couple of omissions that seem to me to be significant. First, in considering subjective well-being, in my view attention should be given to perceived improvements in life over the last five years, which can be calculated from Gallup World Poll data. The concept is discussed briefly in an earlier post on this blog. During the first decade of this century the perception of improvement in life of both New Zealanders and Australians seems to have been somewhat greater than was usual for people in other countries with comparable economic growth rates.
Second, it would be hard to find a better indicator of relative living standards as perceived by New Zealanders and Australians than net emigration to Australia. Net emigration to Australia seems to me to be a highly reliable indicator because the preferences that people show about where they live must be heavily based on their assessments of living standards. Figure 1.2 in the second report of the 2025 Taskforce (p. 16) shows net emigration to Australia has increased broadly in line with the growing income gap between the two countries since the 1970s.
Before finishing I want to comment on the capital stocks and flows approach adopted in the paper. It seems to me that this approach provides an extremely useful framework for considering relevant issues. My overall view is that, despite some shortcomings, NZ Treasury's living standards framework is generally OK and most of the background material is informative and well-written.
I had intended to publish that response without comment, but I want to note for the record that on the basis of my own personal experience I support John's claim that NZ Treasury has for a long time taken a broad view of living standards. When I worked there as an advisor in the early 1990s one of the issues I was asked to work on was factors affecting social cohesion, including widespread opportunity, security and respect for institutions. That work led, indirectly, to my interest in some of the topics that I pursue on this blog.


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Transcript of Doorstop Interview – Bendigo – Tuesday, 24 September 2019
SUBJECTS: Bendigo manufacturing facility; regional jobs; the future of work; first Labor Leader's vision statement; skillls & training; UN Climate Summit; Prime Minister's visit to the US; The Government's lack of energy policy; Australia's relationship with China; dams; military ties with China; China as a developing economy; Biloela family; misleading posters during 2019 election in seat of Chisholm; mission to Mars.
GARTH KEECH, OWNER OF KEECH MANUFACTURING: Thank you all for coming and, particularly, welcome Anthony and Lisa to our facility here in Bendigo: Keech Casting. This is our prototyping, 3D printing, engineering and patent making facility. It supports our foundry which manufactures steel Castings – mostly for the mining industry – that we supply worldwide. We supply as far away as Kazakhstan and Canada; as well as locally in Indonesia and New Guinea, as well as Australia. So, that's probably enough about us I'd like to bring Lisa on board and she can introduce Anthony.
LISA CHESTERS MP, MEMBER FOR BENDIGO: Thank you very much, Garth. It's great to be back here at Keech 3D. We're really proud of our manufacturing sector here in Bendigo. And this business really represents – that will continue to thrive story that we get really proud of. Foundries, people think that they're a dying trade, they're not; particularly here in Bendigo. And this facility is one where they're making the patterns that then go into the foundry to keep this manufacturing business alive. That's why I'm so proud to welcome the Labor Opposition Leader, Anthony Albanese, back to Bendigo to learn about their story. But more importantly what we can do in the way of policy to help businesses like Keech grow and thrive, bringing more jobs to the region. So welcome back to Bendigo, Anthony.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, LEADER OF THE AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY: Thanks very much, Lisa. And thanks Garth for the welcome here at Keech, here in Bendigo; an amazing company that is growing, a company that's exporting to the world. Showing what we can do by being innovative, by being visionary, by looking forward rather than back. Here we have a foundry, people talk about foundries as being something of the past here in Australia; that we can't compete. But the fact is, with the right investment we can not only compete, we can be the best in the world. And Keech here in Bendigo shows just that. In a month's time I'll be giving the first vision statement as Labor Leader, but I intend to do a series. It's about the future directions of what a Labor government would look like, and the first of those is on jobs and the future of work. This is what the future of work looks like: being innovative, being competitive. Making sure that we have advanced manufacturing employing Australians, making sure that we invest in skills; here we've seen a range of skills showcased. Workers who are really proud of what they're doing for this company, for this great regional city of Bendigo and for the nation. But unfortunately we're not getting the right planning from the National Government, to make sure that the skills that we need – the skills of the future – are available for the jobs of the future. So here in Bendigo alone we've seen, under this government, the loss of 970 apprentices. That's a tragedy for a regional city like this. We need to make sure that we're giving young people those skills, but we're also retraining people as the nature of work changes so that people can have that opportunity. In Lisa Chesters we have a strong advocate for Bendigo and a strong advocate for regional cities. And I'm very pleased to have taken up the invite from Lisa to come here today. I thank Keech for showing us around this amazing factory, and the workers for showing us with pride the work that they do. This shows the sort of future that Australia can have. But we can only have it with the right vision, if we're smarter. It won't happen by accident. Just leave it all to the market and the truth is that we will struggle. But here for example, the big 3D printer that's made a real difference here was supported by the Victorian State Government for that investment. And that's an example of government providing support to the private sector which is precisely what we need to do if we're going to have a growing economy one that provides good quality jobs. Here at this at this centre there is 120 people employed. That's great for this regional city of Bendigo. And I'm very pleased to be here today. And over the coming month I'll be visiting a range of centres talking about jobs and the future of work in the lead up to that vision statement that will be given at the end of October. Happy to take questions.
JOURNALIST: Mr Albanese, what do you make of Donald Trump's (inaudible) of the UN Climate Summit and Scott Morrisons no-show?
ALBANESE: It's good that world leaders turn up to a UN conference on climate change. Climate change is an enormous intergenerational challenge. I do find it disappointing that our Prime Minister Scott Morrison is in New York where this conference is taking place, but hasn't yet visited. And I'd say to him: 'it's not too late to change your schedule, to make sure as a priority that you send a message that climate change is a priority'. You can't say, as the Government does given that emissions have been rising since 2014 as an excuse for Australia's inaction, that they want the rest of the world to act. Have the rest of the world's leaders there at a UN conference on climate change in New York. Be in New York and not call in to participate and to encourage that global action.
JOURNALIST: Mr Albanese, what does Labor propose to do about climate change?
ALBANESE: What we propose to do is act on climate change. We are the political party that have shown leadership on this issue for a long period of time; since the Rio Summit some 30 years ago just about, now. We of course advocated – last time we were in office to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. We established, I was the Environment Spokesperson when we established the 20 per cent renewable energy target. We participated in global forums and encouraged that action. We would do it again. We want to see zero emissions by the middle of the Century. We'll set our mid-term targets closer to the election when we see what the starting point will be; because we weren't successful at the election, and we don't want to see another three years of inaction. We would have supported the National Energy Guarantee that went through the Liberal Party room – not once, but twice. It's about time the Government put in place an energy and climate change policy.
JOURNALIST: Why not commit to a full divestment from coal by 2030?
ALBANESE: Because what we will do is put forward realistic plans that put in place a priority of good action on climate change while supporting jobs. I'm here today to talk about jobs and the fact is, that appropriate action on climate change will be good for jobs. And what we need is a comprehensive policy not just a slogan. And that is what Labor will be determined to pursue.
JOURNALIST: Mr Albanese, would you like to see more federally funded dams?
ALBANESE: What we see from this government is that in six years – they're in their seventh year now – they're in their third term, their third Prime Minister. They haven't built a dam. Not one. They talk about it, but nothing happens. And we know that large tracts of Australia are in drought. What I want to see is a drought policy from this government. We had a Drought Envoy at great cost to the taxpayer during the last election. It appears that he didn't produce a paper, he texted a couple of messages to the Prime Minister, as the excuse for having a couple of extra staff, travelling around the country – I mean Barnaby Joyce's appointment was clearly a farce to keep him busy, to stop him hunting down Michael McCormack. What we need is actually a drought policy from this government.
JOURNALIST: Should we have closer military ties with China despite their human rights issues?
ALBANESE: Well the fact is, we now are participating in peacekeeping activities in South Sudan with China. We have advocated – Richard Marles is in Beijing today – has given a very important speech. And one of the things that Richard has spoken about is increased cooperation when, for example, Australia participates in emergency responses to natural disasters in the Pacific. I'mof the old-fashioned view, that relations between people and building people-to-people relations are an important part of building supportive country-to-country relations, and I think that is a good thing. What we need is more cooperation in the world and less conflict. And that's my approach to international relations. Not to minimise differences and when human rights abuses occur, they should be called out. But we should be engaged with countries in our region including China.
JOURNALIST: (Inaudible).
ALBANESE: What we should do is listen to the appropriate regulators to make sure that no private sector organisation can escape scrutiny. So, it's a matter of appropriate regulation. Specific examples of allegations of abuse of market power should be investigated and there should be a response to that.
JOURNALIST: Does Labor support the Government's move to attempt to deport the Biloela family?
ALBANESE: Both Nades and Priya arrived prior to 2013. So, the Government's rhetoric is completely wrong. So, they arrived prior to a policy being put in place about settlement of people who have come by boat to Australia. Secondly, we say that the young girls aged two and four, and Priya and Nades have been welcomed into the Biolela community. This is a regional city that have welcomed them in. Now Minister Dutton has intervened on over 4000 occasions. He needs to explain why it is appropriate to intervene because you get a phone call from someone who you know about nannies. But not appropriate to listen to what the community of Biloela are saying. To me what's important isn't what politicians think, it's what the community thinks about these people. And Nades works at the meatworks; that's a meatworks that is full of 457 workers who are working there temporarily. This family want to make a contribution in Biloela, and I have said before that the concerns and the views of that local community should be taken into account. Just because they don't have Peter Dutton's mobile number should mean that they're not treated in a similar way to which Peter Dutton has intervened on more than 4000 occasions. He needs to explain why it is because if it's just politics then we're a better country than that.
ALBANESE: That will be a judgment to be made, of course, it is before the courts. But people will, I think, who examine the colours that were used, examine the statements that were used, they were the colours similar to the AEC signs. And quite clearly, from my perspective, the information written in Mandarin on those signs quite clearly could be viewed to be misleading. That will be a matter for the courts. But we need to be very clear about our democracy. Our democracy needs to be cherished and not manipulated by a suggestion, in any language whatsoever, that in order to vote formal you need to vote in a particular way for a political party.
JOURNALIST: Mr Albanese, you said this morning that you don't consider China to be classified as a developed nation, why not?
ALBANESE: It's a matter of the economics of it. It is not a matter of people's judgment. Have a look at what the per capita income is of people in China and compare that with the United States or Australia's advanced economies. I also said that I think that the Prime Minister needs to state why it is, why he thinks it advances the need to reduce the trade conflict between China and the United States. It is clearly in Australia's interests for the tension there to be reduced, for him to give a speech in the United States that changes the characterisation of the entire Chinese economy from Chicago. Does he think that will be well received and will reduce tension between China and the United States over trade? The Prime Minister has a very important job to do in representing Australia's national interests. The United States is our key ally. That relationship is important and I welcome the Prime Minister's visit to the United States. But when he leaves our shores he does not leave our national interests behind. He needs to take that with him overseas and he needs to explain why it is that those comments are in Australia's national interest because I can't see how they will advance that national interest.
ALBANESE: Of course environmental assessments have to be made for any proposals, be it a dam or any other proposal. Environmental considerations are a critical component of that, which is why I haven't made any comments about any specific proposals. What I simply have pointed towards is the gap between the rhetoric, particularly of the National Party, that talk about dams in the Parliament. Go back and see how many times they've mentioned dams in their seventh year of office, in their third term, with their third Prime Minister and third Deputy Prime Minister. It is many, many dozens of times. They haven't built a single dam. There's a huge gap between this Government's rhetoric and its actions and it is exposed each and every day. And what we will continue to see over coming periods is that the Prime Minister took the election victory on May 18 to mean an absolute endorsement over everything he has done and will do into the future. What we're seeing from this Government is hubris and is arrogance and a huge gap between what is needed in this country and what Prime Minister Morrison is putting forward. We see policy on the run, there's still no detail about how this proposed support for a mission to Mars will actually play out, what the money's for, what the contribution will be for. We're not against, per say, such initiatives, but the Government shouldn't be making policy on the run. It should be able to explain what the purpose of this mission is. In so many areas, that contrast between the lack of action and the lack of investment and funding to start what is a very stalling economy, they have no policy on wages growth, they have no policy on so many of the essential challenges that are confronting this country. Thanks very much.


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YouTube Removes 30,000 Videos, Cites COVID Vaccine 'Misinformation'
YouTube has reportedly taken down more than 30,000 videos with the claims that they have misleading information about the coronavirus vaccines.
Since when is YouTube, or any other social media platform, a gatekeeper for information? The censorship is getting worse and worse.
Since February 2020, YouTube has removed more than 800,000 videos containing coronavirus misinformation, the videos are first flagged by the company's AI or a human reviewer. The videos are then sent for another level of review before a decision is made on whether or not to remove them.
Videos that violate YouTube's policy relating to misinformation about vaccines include those that contradict expert consensus on the vaccines from health authorities or the World Health Organization.
So if you speak against big brother, big brother silences you, huh?
YouTube runs off of a "strike" program. When an account violates the platform's policy rules, they are subject to a strike. After so many strikes, accounts can be permanently banned.
Yet there is still child porn, animal abuse, and a myriad of other disgusting videos. Who exactly picks and chooses what is allowed to stay and who is banned...
Watch: Biden Forgets Who His Secretary of Defense Is
During a speech on Monday to announce his nomination of two women General Officers to celebrate International Women's Day, Joe Biden appears to have forgotten the name of his Defense Secretary, which is Lloyd Austin.
"So I want to thank you both, and I want to thank the sec… the former general, I keep calling him general but my… my, uh…"
Biden Creates Gender Policy Council: 'Happy International Women's Day!'
In celebration of International Women's Day, Joe Biden ordered the creation of a gender policy council with the signing of two executive orders on Monday.
Biden said, "In our nation, as in all nations, women have fought for justice, shattered barriers, built and sustained economies, carried communities through times of crisis, and served with dignity and resolve. Too often, they have done so while being denied the freedom, full participation, and equal opportunity all women are due."
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According to a report by Sacramento Bee, the leaders of the campaign to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom now have the signatures to move forward.
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Meghan Markle: Royal Fam had 'Concerns' About How 'Dark' Our Son Might Be
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Cancel culture spares no one in today's society. However, I am surprised by this woke venture...
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TX Gov. Deploys National Guard, State Troopers to Border
As the crisis at the border grows worse, Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed the state's National Guard and State Troopers to get it under control.
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De Blasio on Cuomo Accusations: 'I Don't See How He Can Govern Effectively'
On Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio all but called for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign in light of his sexual harassment allegations. The mayor questioned whether or not Cuomo could effectively do is job at this point.
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Canadian cities are among the most livable in the world.
We are living in the urban century. Fifty-five per cent of the world population lives in cities, and by 2050 that is expected to rise to 65 per cent. Eighty-two per cent of Canadians live in urban areas, and by 2050 that number is expected to increase to 90 per cent. The quality of life of Canadians now and in the future depends upon the state of our cities.
Canadian cities are impressive. Generally, they don't have big slums, pollution, race riots, bankrupt governments or tolerance for corruption. They are clean, healthy, well governed and multicultural. They are tackling reconciliation, energy and environmental issues. Sustainability, multi-sector engagement and participatory processes are mainstream. Mutual accommodation of differences is a deep-seated value.
Still, they are daunted by complex problems — an increasing gap between rich and poor, unaffordable housing, homelessness, urban aboriginal poverty, discrimination, drugs, ethnic and economic segregation, lack of strong economic bases and apathy — to name a few.
Only Toronto, followed by Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary make the lists of "global cities" — those that influence world financial and economic decisions. Yet what our cities lack in alpha economic power, they make up for on measures of livability and on global influence.
Before we become too self-righteous, too critical or too complacent, however, we need to consider the future context in which our cities will operate.
The effects of climate change and the potential use of nuclear weapons threaten global security. U.S. protectionism and nationalism threatens international agreements on climate change, international security and trade. In this critical time, cities can provide stability in the midst of chaos.
So what do Canadian cities need to continue to thrive?
1. Enhanced Direct Federal Funding for Local Housing Solutions.
Since 2006, through a federal endowment, The Green Municipal Fund has successfully provided stable direct funding for infrastructure projects that address climate change and sustainability.
Canadian cities and communities need a similar federally supported Municipal Housing Fund to finance supportive and affordable housing and related communities services. Requiring consistent data to research the efficacy of different approaches to dampen land speculation and increase the stock of housing types, such a fund could support municipal land trusts; non-profit and co-op housing units; and create a private sector rental housing program, blending federal calibrated capital cost allowances, provincial rental supplements, municipal land, and housing. It could be a game changer.
2. Invest in Civil Society and Build More Resilient Communities.
In an increasingly uncertain world, evidence shows that civil society organizations (NGO's, voluntary and community organizations and charities) are the bedrock of resilient communities that are able to respond to economic shocks, technological or market dislocations, social upheavals or natural disasters. They increase the sense of belonging, inclusion and happiness of people in communities. They make our cities strong and livable and are essential to democracy.
Over the past several decades, as government support for these organizations has eroded, their numbers have decreased dramatically. When civil society organizations wither and die, so do our communities.
Essential to the public good, civil society organizations should be supported in part by public funds. This can be done through direct grant programs and through greater tax relief for donations well beyond the current narrow application of tax deductions for charitable organizations.
3. Establish Regional and National Investment Strategies.
Canadian businesses and local governments compete against each other to attract investment and talent. There are no national, provincial or regional agreements about who does what best and where. Competing trade missions sometimes result in businesses or governments cutting deals that undermine our commitments to action on climate change, peace or international security. The local governments, businesses and professionals in Metro Vancouver, for example, need to build a regional economic strategy — one equal to or better than those of Seattle and Portland.
Accepting that advancing the livability of our cities is a worthier objective than striving to be global heavyweights in the financial and political arenas, three broad investments — a Municipal Housing Fund, a tax regime to support civil society organizations, and broader strategic economic collaboration at the regional and national level are needed. When Canada does so, our cities will be more resilient and will have greater global influence.
Dr. Nola Kate Seymoar is the chair of the Vancouver City Planning Commission and former president of the International Centre for Sustainable Cities. Mike Harcourt is the former mayor of Vancouver, former premier of B.C. and former chair of the International Centre for Sustainable Cities.
Is there more to this story? We'd like to hear from you about this or any other stories you think we should know about. Emailvantips@postmedia.com.


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The Summoning (2019) #27
(The twenty-seventh book in the Krewe of Hunters Series)
A CALL FROM BEYOND…
When Kristi Stewart inherits a property in the old part of Savannah, she knows it comes with stories of hauntings. But she doesn't believe in ghosts, even while she runs seances for the guests of McLane House Bed-and-Breakfast. Until the inexplicable midnight appearance of one of her infamous ancestors. Terrified, she flees into the night—and right into the arms of Dallas Wicker.
Dallas is trying to uncover the truth about a colleague who died under suspicious circumstances. As strange happenings continue to plague Kristi's home, it is soon clear that there's a very living threat in the neighborhood—several people have disappeared without a trace. Dallas can't find any connection between the victims, but someone wanted them gone, and it might be linked to the history of McLane House. And that means Kristi should be very afraid.
The Seekers (2019) #28
(The twenty-eighth book in the Krewe of Hunters Series)
THE TRUTH IS SCARIER THAN FICTION
Keri Wolf has joined the crew of The Seekers, a show that searches for paranormal phenomena, as they explore a supposedly haunted old inn on the road between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. The place is famous for its warm welcome—and infamous for being the site of an ax murder rampage in the 1920s. They've barely begun when a very real dead body is discovered in the basement. As a nonfiction author, Keri is supposed to be the rational one, but she can't explain a terrifying apparition that seems to be both a threat and a warning.
Former detective Joe Dunhill knows what she's going through—the strange gift of being able to see and talk to the dead is a struggle he shares. A new member of the FBI's Krewe of Hunters, he's on the team investigating the disturbing death. The town is steeped in old-fashioned superstition, and the deeper Joe and Keri plunge into the dark secrets of the inn, the closer they get to a devastating truth. Will a bloody history be repeated? Or can the spirits of the past reach out to stop a killer?
The Stalking (2019) #29
(The twenty-ninth book in the Krewe of Hunters Series)
Dark legends come to life
With the execution of a serial killer known as the Artiste, Cheyenne Donegal thinks a grim part of her past is finally put to rest. Her cousin had been the twisted killer's final victim, and then-teenage Cheyenne was integral in bringing him to justice. That tragedy drove her to become an FBI agent. And now she's back in Louisiana because someone is murdering young women in the same manner as the Artiste.
Krewe of Hunters agent Andre Broussard has deep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. He knows that more than one monster has stalked the bayou. Has a deadly threat been resurrected, or does someone have a dark inspiration?
With the life of a missing woman on the line, Cheyenne and Andre have to set aside their doubts about each other and work to discover the truth. The case is too close and too personal—but they can't let it go, especially now that a ruthless killer has turned the tables and is hunting them.
Horror-Ween(2019)
Come spend Halloween with the Krewe of Hunters!
Keri Wolf hadn't imagined she'd be called out as Halloween neared—she was still in the academy and Joe . . .
Well, Joe was just becoming accustomed to the idea that she had decided to join him as an agent, having the special talent that allowed an agent to become Krewe.
But that Halloween she was going to become Krewe—as a consultant. Because a killer who had struck three times before was threatening to kill again, this time at a Halloween theme park in Louisiana.
There were plenty of able agents with the Krewe, in Joe Dunhill's mind. Why Keri and him, when he was comparatively new in his position and she wasn't even out of the academy yet?
But there was a method to the madness. Because Keri had written one of her acclaimed non-fiction books on the killings that had first taken place in Massachusetts. She knew the woman who had called in a warning, supposedly given to her by a Revolutionary War soldier who had made his way from Massachusetts to Louisiana to tell her that it would happen again--just as the killer sent his rhyme for that year.
"Trick or treat, trick or treat
Not looking for anything good to eat
Must may be that I'm up for a trick
Think this time, a nice big pick."
She was no actress, but Keri was about to play the role of her lifetime as Devilla Dolly, an evil doll in the Murder House, while Joe played Count Rapier.
They had to catch a killer, before a killer caught them, and Halloween was almost upon them.
The Best Christmas Ever (2019)
Jackson Crow and his wife, Angela Hawkins, seldom leave the office for a vacation, much less at Christmas, when many of their agents are out in the field. But this year, Jackson wants to spend the holiday away, at an historic home in Virginia that he wants to buy--even if it is too far for them to commute to work each morning. Jackson is determined on getting the house, built for a relative on specs created by none other than Thomas Jefferson.
Angela knows the house; they had been there last Christmas for the wedding of Brodie and Dakota McFadden , but she is worried about leaving the D.C. area--just in case someone needs help on a case.
However, she has a special present for him this year, and after some thought, she decides this trip Jackson wants might just provide the perfect place for her to give it to him.
But over this holiday season, the house will prove to bring them far more than brick and stone...a present is awaiting them both that they'd never begun to imagine. It just might prove to be the best Christmas ever.


To Cite: Annabestani Z, Mohajeri-Tehrani M, TabatabaieMalazy O, Mohseni S, Heshmat R, et al. Assessment of Influencing Factors on Outcome of Transsphenoidal Surgery in Acromegalic Patients, Int J Endocrinol Metab. Online ahead of Print ; 9(4):360-363. doi: 10.5812/Kowsar.1726913X.2125.
Background: Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) is the most effective treatment for acromegalic patients, and two major factors that have been suggested as useful predictors in assessing this therapy's success are: tumor size and preoperative basal growth hormone (GH) levels.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to illustrate the relationship between some predictor factors and transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) outcomes and its remission rate.
Patients and Methods: A total of 20 patients underwent TSS by 4 neurosurgeons in 4 university hospitals in Tehran and were followed up for 1 year. An oral glucose tolerance test was performed at 1 week after surgery and then 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Moreover, Insulin Growth Factor- 1 (IGF-1) was measured at 6 and 12 months after surgery.
Results: Initial remission was observed in 7 (35%) patients with a recurrence rate of 10%. The nonresponse rate was 55%. The analysis showed a significant relationship between IGF-1 and surgery outcome in the cured patients at 6 months after surgery (P = 0.005). No significant statistical relationship was found between tumor size and the TSS outcome (P = 0.696).
Conclusions: Given the high failure and recurrence rates following TSS in Iran, it seems important to pay more attention to diagnosing the disease earlier and improving surgical methods.
Recurrence rate of acromegaly after TSS is fairly high in Iran. It may be due to latency of diagnosis and loss of patient follow up after surgery. Therefore practitioners should be more pay attention to these patients after surgery.


In addition to his metal accomplishments, Alex has made a mark that no one would have predicted: as a jazz guitarist. In 1988, while working on the second Testament album, nineteen year old Alex happened to capture one of Miles Davis' guitar driven electric bands on television. This inspired an intense study of jazz, leading to, his eventual relocating to New York City, where he earned a BfA from New School University's jazz program (class of 2001).
It was at the New School where Alex Skolnick Trio was born. Their first recording, "Goodbye To Romance:Standards For A New Generation" brought together the worlds of metal and traditional jazz in an unprecedented blend. 'GTR' reached the top 30 on the US jazz radio charts, earned a full page article in Billboard and received rave reviews from Downbeat, Jazziz and other magazines; on-line retailer CDBaby listed GTR among it's top sellers. What followed was a recording contract with Magnatude Records and a sucessful follow up CD, Transformation. Alex Skolnick Trio continues to tour at jazz and rock venues as well as festivals, including the Rochester Intl. Jazz Festival and the Riverbend Festival in Chatanooga.
Alex is also a featured member of several high profile rock/pop/theater projects. Most notable of these is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, which performs to sold out crowds across the U.S. at such venues as New York's Madison Square Garden. With TSO, Alex has regular television appearances including Good Morning America and Live With Regis And Kelly. Alex is also featured in Jekyll & Hyde In Concert, the first touring version of the hit Broadway show, and is a key element in the new Jekyll soundtrack album on Koch records. Jekyll & Hyde composer Frank Wildhorne writes in the liner notes 'It all became clear when I heard Alex's incredible guitar playing. It is his sound, his sense of theater and the passion that lives in his playing that was, for me, the musical voice I had to have for these songs.' Another hit composer who Alex has been working with lately is Jim Steinman, who created the songs for Meatloaf's classic album 'Bat Out Of Hell.' Jim's latest project, the 'Dream Engine' is a group including Alex and AST drummer Matt Zebroski, performing a collection of his new songs and classics including 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' whose singer, Bonnie Tyler, is a frequent guest at the Dream Engine's live shows.
Past collaborations have including bassists Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani/Steve Vai), Les Claypool (of Primus), Michael Manring (Wyndam Hill recording artist), singer Ozzy Osbourne (the Prince of Darkness himself), rock band Savatage (Atlantic recording artists) and more. Alex has composed pieces for the EA video game "Hot Wheels Turbo Racing", the USA Network's broadcast of the 2002 Westminster Dog Show (a big band jazz piece), and the MTV series "Makin' The Band."
In 2005, Alex reunited with Testament (after 13 years) for a series of sold out concerts in Europe and Japan, including festivals with groups including Korn, Def Leppard and Guns'nRoses. These reunion shows were such a success that more dates continue to follow and a new album could be in the works.


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The grounds for divorce in Tennessee, as you might expect, can vary wildly. The relevancy of grounds depends entirely on the situation, and are therefore considered on a case by case basis. Off the top of your head, it's probably easy to think of some common grounds for divorce, not unlike Tennessee inappropriate marital conduct — adultery, domestic abuse, abandonment, stuff like that. But you're probably also aware that divorces aren't only granted to couples with an intense soap-opera backstory. So what exactly qualifies as acceptable grounds for divorce?
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Of course, for many people, No-Fault Divorces are fairytales. It's not always possible for spouses to agree on every single issue, even if they really wish they could. When disagreements surface and refuse to sink, it's time to accept the fact that we're now talking about a Fault-Based Divorce.
In a Fault-Based Divorce, it's necessary for one spouse to declare the grounds for divorce in Tennessee and provide evidence affirming their relevance. Tennessee inappropriate marital conduct as well as such grounds for divorce TN include:
Inappropriate marital conduct
Abandonment or desertion
Secret pregnancies
Secret impotency
Secret polygamy
Imprisonment for a felony
Infamy for criminal behavior
Willful absence for at least two years
Tennessee Inappropriate Marital Conduct
One of the most common grounds for divorce in Tennessee is, by far, inappropriate marital conduct. It's a vague claim that leaves a lot of wiggle room for definition based on the specific circumstances. In Tennessee inappropriate marital conduct could refer to one momentous event, but it could also indicate a pattern of minor abuses or even inaction. Repeated name-calling, intrusive sexual requests, and acting completely rude are all viable interpretations of inappropriate marital conduct.
Keep in mind that you may have more than one example of grounds for divorce. Don't just pick one, even if you think it's the strongest — pick all of them! Assemble as monumental a list as possible and approach the judge with a case that can't be rejected. Just don't make anything up.
If you're struggling to sort out which grounds for divorce are applicable to your circumstances, consult a legal professional. It's best to leave the complicated questions to a divorce lawyer who has the training and experience to properly answer them. The right attorney will mean the difference between a winning and a losing case, so it doesn't pay to risk diving in solo.
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No-Fault Divorces
The grounds for divorce are crucial for any divorce case — surprise, surprise. It would be unreasonable to expect a judge to grant a divorce based on no reasons. Does that mean that you're not allowed to get divorced unless your spouse cheated on you, or some other dramatic circumstance? Nope!
What we're talking about here is called a No-Fault Divorce. The great thing about this particular divorce route is that there's no need for spouses to provide evidence of "grounds".
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Hathurusingha suspended
Afp, Colombo
Sri Lankan cricket authorities Wednesday suspended head coach Chandika Hathurusingha and appointed a temporary replacement for the upcoming New Zealand series.
Cricket board chairman Shammi Silva said former Sri Lanka fast bowler Rumesh Ratnayake was made interim coach pending a final decision on the status of Hathurusingha.
"Hathurusingha will not be involved in this (New Zealand) series," Silva told reporters in Colombo.
"We can't tell you details because this might end up being a legal issue."
Sports Minister Harin Fernando said this month that Hathurusingha would be given until the start of Sri Lanka's home Test series against New Zealand, which begins on August 14, to quit and make way for a new coach.
"If Hathurusingha does not leave, we may have to consider legal action or offer him a different job at the board," Fernando said at the time.
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Smooth soup will never be dull with some added toppings.
This parsnip, thyme and honey soup is perfect smooth in a flask as a quick and easy lunch, or with parsnip and ginger crisps as a topping for supper. Take your time with the blender as the smooth consistency is what makes this soup so delicious. Don't forget to drizzle it with honey before serving to really bring out the sweetness.
For a smooth soup with a sour kick and velvety texture, read our creamy cauliflower and macadamia soup with lemon oil and mint. If you're after a soup that's a little less hearty, have a go at the creamy crab, tomato and fennel soup, which is perfect for warmer days.
Smooth soup can be a bit dull so I like to add various toppings when serving.
In a saucepan sauté the onions and garlic in the butter and olive oil till slightly caramelised. Add the parsnip chunks, thyme, honey and stock. Season, bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the parsnips are soft. Blitz well and check the seasoning.
In a separate pan heat the veg oil and fry the ginger till golden then remove from the oil and drain. Repeat with the parsnip shavings.
To serve the parsnip, thyme and honey soup; ladle it into warmed bowls and top with the parsnip and ginger crisps and a small drizzle of honey.