Slovenian insurers ended 1Q2018 with total GWP worth EUR 643 million, 5.85% up y-o-y. On the paid claims side, the total market expenses wet up by 10.2%, to EUR 411.7 million, driven by the higher compensations paid for Motor Hull and property insurance.
In fact, the market saw a balanced evolution on most classes. In absolute terms, the highest contributions to the market growth were provided by the UL products segment on the life insurance side (almost EUR 12 million) to which goes almost all the credit, while on the non-life side most of the market growth came from health insurance, the damages to property line and both motor insurance lines.
The Top 3 ranking remained the same as in the previous periods: Zavarovalnica TRIGLAV, the parent company of the TRIGLAV Group leads the market, with a 28.8% market share; Zavarovalnica SAVA, also parent company of an important Group, SAVA Re, follows with a 18.7% market share, while ADRIATIC SLOVENICA ranks third, with 12.7% of the total GWP.
The most relevant events came on the Slovenian market in the first months of 2018 rather on the market's structure side. While the acquisition of ADRIATIC SLOVENICA by GENERALI was just announced, the Insurance Supervision Agency's decision to deny the Croatian holding ADRIS Grupa to increase its stake in SAVA Re to more than 20% was again put under debate when the Slovenian Administrative Court annulled it in March, thus opening the gates to new possibilities. The competition in the market remains tough. Yet, it seems that there is still enough place for new initiatives, as the start-up InsurePal, a distributed social proof insurance platform was launched in January and raised impressive funds for the development of an insurance platform based on blockchain technology and social proofing.


I have always had the feeling that blogging one's daily thoughts on a blog, tweeting one's moves on twitter and updating one's status on Facebook is to presume one's life to be fascinating to a significant number of Internet users.
For this reason the bulk of my blog posts, when I was more active as a blogger, leaned more toward being news stories about the Baha'i Faith, but then the number of people and sources providing such news increased and, again, I found myself asking why people should find my version to be worth reading when there are now several official versions available at the same time.
I want to start bogging again, about life, Ladan, the Baha'i Faith, and technology, but have a hesitance about being too presumptuous that I have a voice worth hearing, that others will be interested in what I am interested in. I also do not want to write things about circumstances I am in that upset other people for the wrong reasons, as has happened with my Ladan updates in the past. So, I am coming back, but this is why it has been a slow and sporadic journey.
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Malta is a small island nation lying in the Mediterranean sea, approximately 80 km south of Italy. With its capital at Valletta, the country boasts a rich history spanning thousands of years and is a popular destination for sun holidays and sightseeing alike. Malta uses both Maltese and English as its official languages, meaning a language barrier should not be an issue.
When is it best to travel?
Malta boasts an inviting atmosphere year-round. While winters tend to be wet and windy, summers are predictably hot and dry. Those primarily seeking a sun holiday tend to arrive in the peak season between April and October. Being a Christian and Catholic country, Malta celebrates the usual holidays of Christmas and Easter. An additional major festival is Mnarja, being held at the end of June. This festival is held to celebrate the harvest and is well worth looking in on for those travelling at this time of year. Furthermore, individual villages have different patron saints and celebrate them independently throughout the year.
The island chain encompassing Malta, along with Gozo and Comino, forms a picturesque archipelago, with Malta being the largest and busiest of the islands. Gozo is quieter, while Comino is the smallest island, predominately occupied by a nature reserve. Malta was awarded the George Cross for its bravery during the Second World War and, in spite of the destruction wrought on it, its capital city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The country is relatively cheap compared to the rest of the EU, with prices considerably below those in the UK.
The airport is approximately 5km from the capital, Valletta, with good public transport connections, including night buses, available into the city. Airport route services start with the letter X, with buses X4, X5 and X7 serving Valletta. The system is relatively inexpensive to use; an Arriva bus ticket is valid for 2 hours and costs EUR 1.50 EUR (winter), 2 EUR (summer) and 3 EUR (night bus). A 7-day prepaid card is also available, costing around EUR 21.Taxis are considerably more expensive, charging between EUR 10 and EUR 30, depending on destination. Hostel prices begin around EUR 15 in the less busy season and increase accordingly during the summer period. A 3 star room typically starts at EUR 70 for a double room, with a range of hotels available.


CloverPizzas: Sally's Apizza in Wooster Square, New Haven | Clover Eats!
To be honest, we had originally planned to check out Pepe's, the rival pizzeria to Sally's, but the line was so long we skipped it. Both are in the cute neighborhood of Wooster Square, just a few steps from each other. They go way back, and Sally's was actually opened by Frank Pepe's very own nephew. How's that for drama?
There are reportedly long lines for Sally's too, but we were able to get seated immediately. It's a hole-in-the-wall sort of restaurant, nothing fancy, dark walls covered with photos and signatures of famous patrons who visited throughout the years.
Gassosa is a lemon-flavored sparking Italian soda. It tasted pretty much the same as Sprite.
We heard great things about this 'pie' – before I came to New Haven, I never would have imagined putting potato on pizza, but everywhere I look seems to offer it. Sally's 'pies' are thin-crust pizzas baked in a coal-fired oven, so get a little burnt and crispy around the edges and bottom.
You can also build your own pizzas. Here, we made one with sausage and broccoli. The waiter recommended getting two larges for our table of four, which was way too much, but we were all happy to take a few slices home with us.
The pizza was flavorful, hot, and pretty good, but honestly, I was not super impressed. Also, they're cash-only, seriously, in this day and age. Still, sounds like they have quite the loyal fanbase, so they must be doing something right.


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City walking tour in Stavoren
Did you know that Stavoren previously had a lot of influence in the Baltic Sea trade? Especially the import of grain caused a lot of activity. In fact, the grain trade turned Stavoren into a very rich harbour! However, at the end of the Middle Ages that wealth was soon over. And that was the moment the story of the "Vrouwtje van Stavoren" came true. The "Vrouwtje van Stavoren" - a statue dating back to 1969 in Stavoren – has a whole story. It has become the best-known Frisian folk story, and the artist Pier Arjen de Groot has attached a statue to this. The former Town Hall of Stavoren is also a must see in the city because of its beautiful new layout. The town hall was built around 1880, but lost its original function in 1984. Today a hotel is located in the Hall. There is still access to the boardroom and the mayor room. The lighthose of Stavoren is a cast iron tower on the IJsselmeer, near the harbour of the city. The tower was built in 1884 and had a renovation in 2001, since then the tower is red. And so there is more to see, do and experience in Stavoren! During the city walk you will encounter all sights and attractions one by one. An informative and fun route. Enjoy your stay!
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thrilling hybrid of a heist film and a gory, old-school slasher flick.
skillfully balances comedic moments with frightening, unexpected twists and turns.
Crush the Skull premiered this week at the LA Film Festival!
Then, due to demand, it screened again.
THEN, due to WINNING the Nightfall Award, it screened again.
I love this cast and crew more than any other of ever.
Such special people, such a special night.
Very grateful to do what I love with people I love.
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The north of England is currently melting away thanks to one of the warmest summers the country has seen in recent years.
This means the sun loungers are out, the barbecues have been dusted off and the latest #MARBELLAHITS CD has been repeating itself for the past four hours.
Instead of wasting your time (and money) on the latest Essex moneymaking scheme why not take a listen closer to home with this North East Summer sound playlist?
You finally have control of the music and you're scrolling through tonnes of great songs. But there's only one choice to start it all off and of course it has to be Alistair Sheerin and this top tune.
To get you in the mood for 12 hours of beer-drinking, burger eating, cremating yourself in the sun FUN, listen to this. It will help. Take approx two listens every four hours.
Standing over a flaming hot grill all day serving relatives that you don't even like can be tiring. So instead of putting up with THAT uncle who can't stop talking about his recent trip to Cyprus, stick this little toe-tapper on instead and drown it all out.
This incredibly upbeat track is filled so much with optimism it could even lift the spirits of a Dad who's square sausages have just gone up in flames.
This one is for when you've reached half way point. The sun is slowly descending and a lie down is in order. You're already nine cans down and you're convinced a 'five minute break' will sort you out. Spend that time listening to this and you'll find yourself properly perked up and ready to finish that crate.
The party is well and truly going, the drinks are flowing and the spicy kebabs have just been brought out. Chances are it won't get better than this so stick this on, sit back and enjoy the moment.
With a few Discount UK solar powered fairy lights and emergency gazebo in place, this anthem will transform your summer-house into a fully fledged rave tent.
It's getting late now. The weaklings have gone to bed and you've cracked out the hard stuff. No not Jagermeister or the Sambuca. I'm talking PALACE.
The night is nearly over, the birds are singing and you can almost feel the heat from the sun as it begins to rise. It's just you and your partner left finishing off the last of the Baileys. Shuffle throws this duet at you and there's only one outcome – complaining neighbours.
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A collection of flowtype library definition files (libdefs), to support EDH projects.

These libdefs were created to support projects currently being built / maintained by Eat Drink Healthy. As such, the libdefs may not fully define all items of any given library.

Feel free to use, share, and / or make pull requests.

As time permits, I will add tests, and share suitable libdefs back to the [flow-typed central repository](https://github.com/eatdrinkhealthy/flow-libdefs.git).

## Sources
Sources used for creating this repo's libdefs commonly are...
* [flow-typed](https://github.com/eatdrinkhealthy/flow-libdefs.git)
* Facebook's flow library for [react.js](https://github.com/facebook/flow/blob/master/lib/react.js)

Other Flow resources...
* [eslint-plugin-flowtype](https://github.com/gajus/eslint-plugin-flowtype)
* [Salty Crane Blog: Flow type cheat sheet](saltycrane.com/blog/2016/06/flow-type-cheat-sheet/)
* [sitr.us Flow Cookbook](saltycrane.com/blog/2016/06/flow-type-cheat-sheet/)

## TODOs
* create version specific libdef files
* add tests
* create npm package?

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Emily Tennessee Donelson (ur. 1 czerwca 1807 w Donelson, Tennessee, zm. 19 grudnia 1836) – pierwsza dama Stanów Zjednoczonych Ameryki w latach 1829-1836, jako małżonka adoptowanego syna prezydenta Andrew Jacksona.

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Emily Donelson była córką Johna Donelsona, brata żony prezydenta Jacksona, Rachel Jackson. 16 września 1824 wyszła za mąż za swojego kuzyna w pierwszej linii Andrew Jacksona Donelsona, adoptowanego syna przyszłego prezydenta. Andrew Jackson wygrawszy wybory zabrał swojego syna do Waszyngtonu, by pracował dla niego jako sekretarz, zaś Emily wzięła na siebie obowiązki gospodyni Białego Domu, gdyż żona prezydenta zmarła.

Pierwsza dama pełniąca tę rolę u boku Jacksona była smukła, ciemnowłosa i zaledwie 21-letnia. Wychowywała małe dziecko i w ciągu dwóch kadencji, z których pierwsza rozpoczęła się hałaśliwie i wśród zamętu, urodziła troje kolejnych.

Zdarzało się, że na przyjęcia w Białym Domu przybywały tysiące gości. Podczas formalnych obiadów podawano liczne i wykwintne dania. Właściwa południowcowi gościnność Jacksona przypominała czasy Dolley Madison, a całe miasto wychwalało towarzyskie talenty Emily Donelson.

Istnieje niewiele świadectw, by Emily Donelson posiadała wpływ na polityczne decyzje podejmowane przez Jacksona. Mimo to wiadomo, że była kobietą o zdecydowanych poglądach, która nie wahała się sprzeciwić wujowi w kwestii zasad. Wydarzenia, przy okazji okazji których wyraźnie dała o sobie znać ta cecha jej charakteru, miały związek z okolicznościami kampanii wyborczej Jacksona w 1828, kiedy pod adresem jego żony Rachel padły oskarżenia o cudzołóstwo.

Gdy waszyngtońskie elity oskarżyły prezydenta o zbyt zażyłe stosunki z żoną sekretarza wojny, Peggy Eaton, Emily nie stanęła po stronie prezydenta. Pierwsza dama odmówiła przyjęcia Peggy w Białym Domu. To wystąpienie w obronie zasad spotkało się z równie zdecydowaną odpowiedzią ze strony jej wuja. Emily została odesłana z Białego Domu, a zadania pierwszej damy przekazano Sarah Yorke Jackson, żonie adoptowanego syna i dziedzica Jacksona, Andrew Jacksona juniora, za którego wyszła niedługo po inauguracji. Sarah pozostała jednak zawsze w cieniu Emily.

Prezydentowi zaczęło jednak brakować Emily. Pisał do niej listy z prośbami, by wróciła do Białego Domu, pod warunkiem że ustąpi i będzie przyjmować na jego salonach Peggy Eaton. Emily nie chciała się na to zgodzić. Patowa sytuacja została rozwiązana dopiero wtedy, gdy Jackson nominował Eatona na stanowisko gubernatora Florydy. Eatonowie przenieśli się na południe, a Emily powróciła do Białego Domu.

Emily Donelson zmarła w 1836, tuż przed zakończeniem drugiej kadencji Jacksona. Na kilka ostatnich miesięcy prezydentury zadania pierwszej damy po raz kolejny przejęła Sarah Jackson.

Pierwsze damy Stanów Zjednoczonych
Urodzeni w 1807
Zmarli w 1836

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Secretary-General Reiterates Appeal for Global Ceasefire, Warns 'Worst Is Yet to Come' as COVID-19 Threatens Conflict Zones
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres' update on his appeal for a global ceasefire amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in New York today:
Ten days ago, I issued an appeal for an immediate ceasefire in all corners of the globe to reinforce diplomatic action, help create conditions for the delivery of lifesaving aid and bring hope to places that are among the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. This call was rooted in a fundamental recognition: There should be only one fight in our world today, our shared battle against COVID-19.
We know the pandemic is having profound social, economic and political consequences, including relating to international peace and security. We see it, for example, in postponement of elections or limitations on the ability to vote, sustained restrictions on movement, spiralling unemployment and other factors that could contribute to rising discontent and political tensions. In addition, terrorist or extremist groups may take profit from the uncertainty created by the spread of the pandemic.
Nonetheless, the global ceasefire appeal is resonating across the world. The call has been endorsed by an ever-growing number of Member States, some 70 so far, regional partners, non-State actors, civil society networks and organizations, and all United Nations Messengers of Peace and Advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Religious leaders — including Pope Francis — have added their moral voice in support of a global ceasefire, as have citizens through grass‑roots mobilization online. Just to mention one example, an appeal launched by [the non-governmental organization] Avaaz has already gathered support from more than 1 million people. To all, I express my deep gratitude.
Today, I am releasing an update on the impact of the global ceasefire appeal.
A substantial number of parties to conflict have expressed their acceptance for the call. As the update details, these include parties to conflict in the following countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Libya, Myanmar, Philippines, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen.
But, there is a huge distance between declarations and deeds — between translating words into peace on the ground and in the lives of people. There are enormous difficulties to implementation as conflicts have festered for years and distrust is deep, with many spoilers and many suspicions. We know that any initial gains are fragile and easily reversible. And in many of the most critical situations, we have seen no let-up in fighting, and some conflicts have even intensified.
We need robust diplomatic efforts to meet these challenges. To silence the guns, we must raise the voices for peace.
In all these situations, my Special Representatives and Special Envoys — and in some countries, the Resident Coordinators — with full support from Headquarters and, whenever required, my personal involvement — are engaging with conflict actors to help move towards ceasefires on the ground as a prerequisite to lasting peace.
Allow me to give four examples of this intense diplomatic push. In Yemen, despite expressed support for a ceasefire by the Government, Ansar Allah and many other parties — including the Joint Forces Command — the conflict has spiked. My Special Envoy is working on preparations to convene the parties to discuss COVID‑19 crisis management and a nationwide ceasefire mechanism. I call on all Governments and movements involved and their supporters to end this catastrophic conflict and humanitarian nightmare and come to the negotiating table.
In Syria, where the first COVID‑19‑related deaths have now been reported, my Special Envoy appealed for a "complete and immediate" nationwide ceasefire in the country to allow for an all-out effort against COVID-19. The Idlib ceasefire previously negotiated by Turkey and the Russian Federation is holding. But, it is essential that a permanent nationwide ceasefire take effect to allow for expansions in humanitarian access to all those suffering for the last decade.
In Libya, the Government of National Accord and Marshal [Khalifa] Haftar's Libyan National Army welcomed calls to stop the fighting. Yet, clashes have escalated drastically on all frontlines, obstructing efforts to effectively respond to COVID-19. I urge both parties and all others directly and indirectly involved in this conflict to immediately halt hostilities to allow authorities to effectively address the COVID-19 threat, ensure unhindered access to humanitarian aid and realize the ceasefire they have been discussing under the auspices of the United Nations.
Finally, in Afghanistan, while fighting increased, on 26 March, it was announced that a 21-member team, which includes 5 women, was formed for direct negotiations with the Taliban. The Government and the Taliban have also established technical contacts for an initial prisoner release. I believe the time has come for the Government and the Taliban to cease hostilities as COVID-19 looms over the country. I pledge my full support.
In all these enormously difficult circumstances, as in others, I make a special appeal to all countries with influence on parties waging war to do everything possible for the ceasefire to become a reality. I call on all those that can make a difference to make that difference — to urge and pressure combatants around the world to put down their arms.
There is a chance for peace, but we are far from there. And the need is urgent. The COVID-19 storm is now coming to all these theatres of conflict. The virus has shown how swiftly it can move across borders, devastate countries and upend lives. The worst is yet to come. We need to do everything possible to find the peace and unity our world so desperately needs to battle COVID-19. We must mobilize every ounce of energy to defeat it.
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Covid-19 Economic Stimulus Measures: A Repeat Prescription
News / 06-04-2020 / Covid-19 Economic Stimulus Measures: A Repeat Prescription
In a week in which we have seen Nightingale Hospital materialise in London at breakneck speed and the policy response to the public health threat step up in the USA, the UK government, amongst others, has continued to unveil unprecedented stimulus measures to help mitigate the economic effects of the pandemic on businesses.
Nevertheless, according to the Managing Director of the IMF, "[w]e are now in recession. It is way worse than the global financial crisis", leaving us in no doubt of the scale of the challenge to protect business as well as health in the face of the covid-19 pandemic. The stimulus measures seem to have calmed the markets somewhat, however, and significant new measures are being announced almost daily.
This Q&A details some of the latest updates on UK government policy response since we published our previous Q&A on 30.03.20. You can check the latest government guidance for businesses, employers and employees here.
You can also access our extensive guidance here, which addresses the evolving range of legal issues that you may need to consider as we all navigate this unprecedented challenge to keep ourselves healthy and businesses trading.
What Support Measures for Businesses has the Government Announced or Updated this Week?
Amendments to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme administered through the British Business Bank in order to relax the security requirements and increase access to the scheme's funds. The scheme supports businesses with an annual turnover of under £45 million in eligible sectors with an 80%-government-backed loan of up to £5,000,000. It has no lending charge and the government will cover the first twelve months of interest. The scheme is available and is administered through participating banks. - Link & Helpful Ince Guidance
Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme to support UK-based businesses (subject to some sectoral restrictions) with an annual turnover of £45 million to £500 million through an 80%-government-backed loan, at a commercial rate of interest, of up to £25,000,000. Numerous products will be available through the scheme including short-term loans, overdrafts, and invoice and asset finance, and the scheme will target companies unable to secure regular commercial financing. The scheme is expected to be administered through participating banks and will launch later this month. - Link
PRA guidance to banks to consider waiving covenant breaches caused by covid-19-related issues and to do so in good faith and to not impose new charges or restrictions on customers following a covenant breach that are unrelated to the facts and circumstances leading to the breach. - Link
Governance & Regulatory
Extra two months to publish audited annual financial reports, giving firms six months from the end of the financial year in which to do so instead of four. - Link
FCA and PRA dual-regulated firms given permission to allocate senior management functions to an interim senior manager who is unapproved by the FCA and PRA. - Link
Supervisory flexibility from the FCA on matters including anti money laundering, best execution and depreciation notifications. The FCA has written the following letter to CEOs of firms providing services to retail investors. - Link
Industry-Specific Support
Numerous relaxations of regulations for the medical sector including in relation to clinical trials, inspections, medical devices and medicines. - Link
£300m in advanced funding for pharmacies to support provision of essential services. Part of the funding has been paid already and part will be paid on 01.05.20. The advance will be reconciled later in the financial year. - Link
£397m of funding for bus service operators to keep wheels turning. Existing funding will be paid in full despite reductions in service levels, new funding is being made available over the next three months through the Covid-19 Bus Services Support Grant (with conditions attached concerning service levels), and extra funding previously earmarked for starting new services is being reallocated for distribution by local authorities to existing providers. - Link
Grants of up to £50,000 for technology companies who develop projects that demonstrate significant benefits to society or an industry that has been severely impacted or permanently disrupted by the pandemic. The funding is available through a competition to which entry closes on 17/04/20. - Link
What New Support Measures has the Government Announced for the Self-Employed?
Deferral of self-assessment payments due on 31.07.20 until 31.01.21 without interest or penalties. No application is required. - Link
What Other New Measures has the Government Announced?
Range of FCA proposals for temporary measures to support users of consumer credit products. These measures include ensuring that up to £500 on already-arranged overdrafts on personal current accounts is provided at 0% interest for up to three months, and payment freezes on credit cards and personal loans at a reasonable rate of interest. These measures are still proposals and are currently subject to an accelerated consultation period that ends on 06.04.20. - Link
The government had previously announced the below measures which we covered in our previous update
What Support is the Government Providing to Businesses?
If your business has up to 250 employees, you may be able to reclaim up to 2 weeks of statutory sick pay and expenditure per eligible employee who has been off work due to covid-19 (including in self isolation). The repayment mechanism is to be set up over the coming months. Furthermore, Section 40(1) Coronavirus Act 2020 has also facilitated the disapplication of Section 155(1) Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 in order that statutory sick pay is available from the first day of absence. - Link
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme package which includes the government paying up to 80% of workers' wages, if they are placed on the scheme, of up to £2,500 per worker per month, backdated to 1st March and open for three months initially. HMRC are presently setting up a reimbursement system. - Link & Helpful Ince Guidance
Business-rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England for 2020-21 tax year and grants of £25,000 to businesses in those sectors operating in premises with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000. You do not need to do anything; your local authority will inform you if either of these measures apply to you. - Link
Business-rates holiday for nurseries in England for the 2020-21 tax year. You do not need to do anything; your local authority will inform you if this measure applies to you. - Link
Additional funding for local authorities to provide a £10,000 grant to businesses that get small business rate relief, tapered relief or rural rate relief (around 700,000 businesses could benefit). You do not need to do anything; your local authority will inform you if this measure applies to you. - Link
Government-backed lending facility for large companies to cope with short-term cash-flow issues. The Bank of England's Covid Corporate Financing Facility is administered through banks and will see the Facility purchase short-term commercial paper to the value of at least £1 million from companies that make a 'material contribution' to the UK economy and that were in good financial health prior to the economic shock. The scheme is now available. - Link
Businesses in financial distress and with outstanding tax liabilities may be eligible for support through HMRC's 'Time to Pay' service, which gives extra time to pay tax in instalments agreed on a case-by-case basis. The scheme is now available and HMRC have set up a coronavirus helpline - Link
Deferring VAT payments for three months from 20.03.20 to 30.06.20. This scheme is automatically in place for all businesses and you do not need to make an application. - Link
Moratorium on debt enforcement and a new restructuring plan permitting 'cross-class cram-down'. Legislation is set to be introduced soon. - Link & Helpful Ince Guidance
Suspension of wrongful trading provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986 to make it easier for directors to keep trading without the threat of personal liability should the company fall into insolvency. - Link & Helpful Ince Guidance
Ban on forfeiture of commercial tenancies for a period of more than three months, including in relation to forfeiture proceedings already underway in the High Court. This measure is implemented through Section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020. - Link & Helpful Ince Guidance
Annual general meetings to be allowed to be held online or postponed. Legislation is set to be introduced soon. - Link
Two-week moratorium on preliminary financial statements announced by the FCA in order that listed companies (except those on the AIM) have time to give due consideration to events before making disclosures. - Link
Three-month extension period to time to file accounts with Companies House. Companies will need to apply through an online system citing covid-19 as the reason for needing an extension. - Link
Support for businesses trading internationally including a Department of International Trade dedicated email address for covid-19-related queries and information on access to existing UK Export Finance support. - Link
Relaxation of limits on driving hours and daily rest requirements for all businesses until 21.04.20. The government has introduced this measure pursuant to pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. - Link
Relaxation of planning regulations to allow pubs and restaurants to provide takeaways without a planning application. This measure is set to be implemented by legislation soon. Businesses will need to inform their local authority of the beginning and end of their use of the measure. - Link & Helpful Ince Guidance
What Support is the Government Providing to the Self Employed?
Government to cover 80% of monthly profits, derived from an average of monthly profits over the last three financial years, up to a limit of £2,500, for an initial period of three months. This support is available for self-employed people that had trading profits of less than £50,000 in 2018-19 or an average trading profit of less than £50,000 over the last three financial years and who submitted a self-assessment tax return for 2019. Those who pay themselves a salary and dividends through their own company are eligible for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme but not for this scheme. This scheme will be accessible before June. - Link
Self-employed people in financial distress and with outstanding tax liabilities may be eligible for support through HMRC's 'Time to Pay' service, which gives extra time to pay tax in instalments agreed on a case-by-case basis. - Link
Deferring income-tax payments so that payments due on 31.07.20 are now due on 31.01.21. This scheme is automatically in place for all self-employed taxpayers and you do not need to make an application. - Link
What Other Support is the Government Providing?
Three-month mortgage holiday for those affected by the virus, including for buy-to-let landlords whose tenants cannot pay rent. This holiday will not affect borrowers' credit ratings but is not automatic and each bank will have to approve each application through a fast-tracked process. This measure is available now and administered through banks.
Increased notice period requirement of three months for new residential tenancy evictions. This measure is implemented through Section 81 and Schedule 29 of the Coronavirus Act 2020. -Link
Legislative changes to allow employees to carry over four weeks of annual leave into the next two leave years where it is not reasonably practical to take some or all of the leave entitlement due to covid-19. Legislation implementing this change is now in force. - Link
Relaxation of rules on apprenticeships including modifying assessment arrangements and permitting breaks in learning where businesses are disrupted for over four weeks. - Link
6-month extension of MOT expiry date for vehicles with an MOT expiring on or after 30.03.20. This measure applies automatically and you do not need to do anything apart from ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. - Link
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A Woman's Story or The Story of One Woman (Italian: La storia di una donna) is a 1920 Italian silent drama film directed by Eugenio Perego and starring Pina Menichelli, Luigi Serventi and Livio Pavanelli. A single mother has to work as a high-class prostitute.

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Pina Menichelli as Beatrice
Luigi Serventi as Paolo
Livio Pavanelli as Fabiano

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1920 films
1920 drama films
Italian drama films
Italian silent feature films
Films about prostitution in Italy
Films directed by Eugenio Perego
Italian black-and-white films
Silent drama films
1920s Italian films


Time to absorb the course's last five instalments on treatment in general. Prompted by the 'failure' of the US Project MATCH trial, a pivotal moment was the re-recognition (cell A2) that treatment is closer to "a culturally appropriate solution to a socially defined problem" than a technical fix to a medical dysfunction. It means interventions only act as solutions because their fit with the culture bequeaths them this power. Moving out from the intervention, to the practitioner, the way they are managed, the organisation in which manager and staff work, and the treatment systems enfolding them all, the matrix exposes the interdependencies between these layers. If these mesh, they generate solutions which make sense to patients and practitioners, delivered in environments and ways which promote optimism and positive change.
If this makes treatment sound like a huge placebo effect, try reframing that, and seeing the 'placebo effect' as the major active ingredient. Then you can understand why the supposedly untreated or poorly treated control groups in trials often improve so much that an expertly crafted intervention makes no further difference. But no story is ever complete – and this story may be as incomplete as the 'technical fix' paradigm, perhaps resting on exclusion from research of the most needy patients, whom no amount of optimism alone could project into lasting recovery.
Is treatment a socially endorsed way to get better, which works because we believe it works? Or have we been misled by studies which exclude the most needy patients? How should we conceive of treatment? A technical fix forged by experts to key in to a specific disorder, or an authoritative-looking offer of concern, hope and understanding to 'demoralised' people?
Ask patients what helped and many highlight not pills or cognitive-behavioural exercises but the practitioner – what they said and how they validated and inspired – yet research commonly seeks to eliminate these influences in order to focus on the intervention. Step back and (in the words of one of the cell's reviews) you will see that interventions are the trees, but the forest is the client-therapist relationship.
Interventions and practitioners operate in services shaped by leaders. At this level, whole services can be transformed from 'going through the motions' to effective client-engagers. Introduces the Manners Matter series on the importance of organised, personal and persistent caring, highlights the critical missing link of staff recruitment, and details the fascinating history of the most controversial issue in alcohol treatment: whether services should insist dependent drinkers try for abstinence.
Spotlights the freely available resources of the US NIATx collaboration, helping addiction treatment organisations become receptive to improvements and successfully implement them. Asks what characterises an engaging and effective service, whether these qualities can be engineered, and whether services should gear up for long-term care/aftercare.
With the central reins relaxed, local commissioning has become key to establishing recovery-generating treatment systems with diminished resources. Payment-by-results schemes were intended to lead the way, but do they counter-productively stifle patient-centred practice? Explores the surprising results of a rare randomised trial of service-improvement mechanisms, and finds no simple answer to how many drinkers should be in treatment.
The Drug and Alcohol Findings Effectiveness Bank offers a free mailing list service updating subscribers to UK-relevant evaluations of drug/alcohol interventions. Findings is supported by Alcohol Research UK and the Society for the Study of Addiction and advised by the National Addiction Centre and the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals.


Do not look back. I tell you, forget the former things, for I am doing something new, and it shall surely spring forth. Get ready, for you are about to take off in the Spirit like never before. If you would be willing to take Me by the hand, I shall lead you into new and exciting things in the Spirit realm. Oh, if but you can believe and receive this, for I am excited for you and excited over you. If you would be willing, I shall take you to heights in the Spirit which you have never experienced before. Does this not excite you? For truly, I tell you that it excites Me.
For these are the days in which I shall begin to enlighten those who would choose to be part of My bride. I shall reveal and open scriptures to you in ways that you have never perceived before. Revelation shall flow from My throne room to My people as they prepare themselves to be My bride.
And, I tell you this, My anointed apostles and prophets shall step out of hiding and take their place. Oh, I do not speak of the many who have called themselves apostles or prophets. No, it is My TRUE apostles and prophets, which I have had hidden in caves of My choosing whom shall suddenly come upon the scene and declare My truths and My revelations to those who would have ears to hear. And I shall use these ones to shake My people awake from their slumber. And My chosen ones shall shake off their slumber and trim their wicks. Oh, these are truly exciting days, My people.
So then, when you witness churches going through My shakings, take heart that it is I preparing a people to separate themselves wholly unto Me. For now is the time that I say to My people, arise, for your light has come. Shake yourselves from your slumber, My people, and seek My kingdom and My righteousness. For I say unto you, no longer follow the doctrines of man and seek My face and My will instead. Come up higher and sit where I sit and see things from My perspective. Surely you will begin to see things from a new light and just how detestable the doctrines of man are in My sight.
Oh, My chosen ones, this is truly a great day and I shall do a great wonder among My people. I tell you, no longer expect things to be the norm or as usual. For I am doing a new thing and it shall surely spring forth in the midst of those who would believe. Yet, I also give you this warning; do not believe the report of those who doubt in their hearts just as the Israelites of old believed the ten unbelieving spies over the report of My Joshua and Caleb who had faith. For this is a new day and surely My Spirit has already gone before you to make a way. Victory is yours, My children. Take hold of this in your hearts this day. Victory is assured so long as you believe and take hold of it. For the battle is Mine, and I have already declared your victory in Me.
So then, prepare your hearts to receive from Me and doubt not. Surely, I shall do a mighty work in the hearts of those who would believe. And fear not what is before for you. For I shall never leave nor forsake you and you SHALL win against the enemy of your soul if you would believe and doubt not.
I love you, My people, with an everlasting love. Take heart and encourage yourselves in Me this day. Oh, I know things have been hard. For many of My chosen ones, circumstances seemingly have been dreary and dead. Yet I tell you, lift up your heads this day and stretch out your faith just one more time. For I tell you this, now is the time for your miracle, and you shall not be disappointed.
Just as Peter was distraught and discouraged after working all night to catch fish and caught not one, yet he said; because you say so, I will let down the nets. So, I tell you, try once more and reach out with your faith to believe for your miracle.
I am waiting to show Myself strong on behalf of those who would believe with an upright heart. So, fret not and believe once more.
For I declare that you shall not be disappointed.
Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. KJV.


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Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo miss the Ballon d'Or ceremony... a loss indicator
It was confirmed the absence of Liverpool and the English Premier League top scorer, Mohamed Salah, from the Golden Ball award ceremony today in Paris.
The absence of the top scorer of the Liverpool team and the English Premier League, Mohamed Salah, was confirmed for the Golden Ball award ceremony today in Paris, in addition to the absence of Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Golden Ball for five previous times, also from the ceremony, which is a great indication of their loss in the nomination race to win the title.
And the English Premier League account on Twitter announced the news of Mohamed Salah's absence from the ceremony and then attached an urgent news in which he also confirmed the absence of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, and this certainly gives preference to Argentine star Lionel Messi, who has become the closest to winning the title for the seventh time in his history so that the player continues to write the history of football He is the first player in football history to win this title 7 times.
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PREVIEW: A swap of two Cup invaders - plus two car numbers - among Darlington storylines
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Saturday, September 3, 2022 (3:00 P.M. ET, USA)
Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington
2021 Last-Place Finisher: Gray Gaulding
There are exactly 38 drivers entered for as many spots, meaning all will qualify.
DRIVER SWAP: #36-DGM Racing
This week, Tommy Joe Martins will run B.J. McLeod's #5 with Capital City Hauling as sponsor, which would mark only his 5th XFINITY start of the year and first since the spring race at this same Darlington track, where he ran 17th in his own Alpha Prime #45. Martins will drive one of B.J.'s cars in place of Josh Williams, who inherited the #5 at Daytona after Natalie Decker's sponsorship issue and the subsequent rain-inflicted DNQ of DGM Racing's #92. Williams will again run for DGM this week, this time taking the place of Alex Labbe in the #36. Labbe is not entered.
Daytona saw Timmy Hill earn a career-best runner-up finish to Jeremy Clements in just his sixth XFINITY start of the season. This week, Chad Finchum takes Hill's place in the #13. Finchum has improved in each of his four XFINITY starts at Darlington, climbing from 32nd in 2018 to 30th, then 24th, and most recently a 20th in a show-stopping 1998 Jerry Nadeau "throwback" scheme in 2020.
MISSING: #14-Kaulig Racing
Justin Haley is not entered in the XFINITY race after his newest entry from the Kaulig Racing fleet was collected in one of the night's wrecks, leaving him in 25th place. Haley, who missed the Playoff cut after threatening for the win in Daytona before the Turn 1 rain, will focus on his Cup ride in Kaulig's #31.
RETURNING: #17-Hendrick Motorsports
Defending Cup champion and current Playoff contender Kyle Larson looks to crash the XFINITY party again in the Rick Hendrick / JR Motorsports #17 entry with HendrickCars.com.
Despite consistently excellent finishes in the Cup races at Darlington, defending Southern 500 winner Denny Hamlin was once again entered in the track's XFINITY race, taking the place of Daytona last-place finisher Sammy Smith. But that changed by Wednesday, as the neck, back, and hip soreness Hamlin suffered after the Turn 1 pileup in Florida made him reconsider running the race. Does this open the door for an up-and-coming driver? Of course not! Teammate and fellow Playoff driver Christopher Bell will take the wheel.
MISSING: #24-Sam Hunt Racing
MISSING: #28-RSS Racing
MISSING: #77-Bassett Racing
MISSING: #92-DGM Racing
Four of the five teams that were washed out of last week's race are not entered at all, including the aforementioned #92 that Josh Williams was originally going to run before he climbed aboard the McLeod #5. Joining the #92 are Bassett Racing's #77, plus the second Sam Hunt Racing entry and third RSS Racing car. The Mike Harmon team was originally not entered as well, but has since joined the list with Brennan Poole taking the place of Daytona entrant and G2G Racing co-owner Tim Viens.
DRIVER CHANGE: #34-Jesse Iwuji Motorsports
Last week's XFINITY race saw Jesse Iwuji earn a career-best 11th-place finish in a series where he'd never before run better than 22nd in 13 previous starts. This week, Kyle Weatherman again takes the wheel, looking to defend his own 12th-place showing in the spring race here.
DRIVER CHANGE: #35-Emerling-Gase Motorsports
For the first time, the Emerling-Gase team earned back-to-back finishes of 20th or better as Brad Perez' 20th-place debut in Watkins Glen was followed by a season-best tying 16th-place showing for Joey Gase in Daytona. If the streak continues, it will be with a third different driver. Dawson Cram will make just his second XFINITY start and first since Loudon last year, when he ran for Mike Harmon. Cram brings with him sponsorship from Be Water, which backed his Truck Series team toward the end of 2021.
DRIVER CHANGE: #44-Alpha Prime Racing
It's been a great week for the Alpha Prime Racing team, which earned its first top-five finish last week when Sage Karam finished a career-best 5th in the team's #44, followed by the announcement that Josh Bilicki's #45 Sargento Chevrolet would be the team's first car to be produced in diecast. Taking Karam's place in the #44 this week is Ryan Ellis with a dazzling "throwback" scheme – complete with uniform – that resembles Jeff Gordon's iconic "flames' paint scheme from 2001-2008. Ellis' longtime sponsor Keen Parts joins the effort.
Fresh off a 9th-place finish in Wednesday night's Window World 125, the CARS late model event during the Racetrack Revival at the North Wilkesboro Speedway, Stefan Parsons has a throwback scheme of his own, running a 1970s-themed #45 Pops Mart Chevrolet. Parsons, who takes the place of 28th-place Daytona finisher Caesar Bacarella, ran 20th at Darlington this past spring, and most recently finished a career-best 12th in Watkins Glen.
DRIVER CHANGE: #48-Big Machine Racing
Scott Borchetta's team once again swaps one Cup regular for another, putting no less than Cup Playoff contender Ross Chastain in the #48 for the first time, replacing 27th-place Daytona runner Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. Chastain ran the XFINITY race at Watkins Glen two rounds ago, where he finished 28th after his Mario Gosselin entry ran off course into a gravel trap.
TEAM UPDATE: #51-Jeremy Clements Racing
On late Tuesday came news that last Saturday's Daytona winner Jeremy Clements was assessed a L2 penalty by NASCAR for an infraction relating to the manifold. The team was able to keep the victory, but lost their Playoff spot, 75 driver and owner points, plus a $60,000 penalty for crew chief Mark Setzer. The JCR team has since filed an appeal on Wednesday.
DRIVER SWAP: #78-B.J. McLeod Motorsports
Brandon Brown came up just short of a Cinderella story in Daytona, where he reunited with Larry's Lemonade as sponsor. Aiming for nothing less than a win, and the chance of his team gaining much-needed funding for a Playoff push, Brown had to settle for 4th. Thus, Kris Wright is back to run eight of the remaining ten races in the #68 with his F.N.B. Corporation sponsorship. Brown will instead run B.J. McLeod's #78, which nearly had a Top Ten in Daytona before Matt Mills' career-best run was ruined after he was collected in a late-race wreck.
DRIVER CHANGE: #02-Our Motorsports
Ty Dillon will make his fourth XFINITY start of the year with a third different team and takes the green flag in the series for the first time since his 20th-place showing at Indianapolis for Johnny Davis. This time, Chris Our tabbed Dillon to replace Blaine Perkins, who has steadily improved from 32nd to 29th and 17th in his first three XFINITY starts with the team.
CUP INVADERS: #17-Kyle Larson, #18-Christopher Bell, #48-Ross Chastain, #02-Ty Dillon
Sunday, September 4, 2022 (6:00 P.M. ET, USA)
Round of 16: Race 1 of 3
Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington
2021 Last-Place Finisher: Michael McDowell
Only the 36 Chartered entries will attempt the opening round of the Cup Series Playoffs. This marks not only the 26th short field in 27 races this season, but the fewest ever starters in the Southern 500. While the spring race at Darlington has seen 22 runnings with 36 or fewer starters – including this year – the fewest cars in a Southern 500 grid was 38, set in 1991, 1992, and 2021. Most famously, the race saw NASCAR's biggest field for a points race – 82 cars in 1951.
Last week, David Ragan finished 9th and completed the "All 40" challenge, having scored at least one Cup Series finish in each of the 40 currently available positions. This week, J.J. Yeley returns to the driver's seat with Parts Plus as sponsor. This same weekend will see the Rick Ware effort field its first top fuel dragster with Clay Millican, also sponsored by Parts Plus.
NUMBER SWAP: #23-23XI Racing
While Kurt Busch – the originally listed driver – had already announced the withdrawal of his medical waiver, putting him out of the Playoffs, the 23XI team has not given up on this year's Owner's Championship. To accomplish this, Bubba Wallace – who missed the Playoffs – will run the #45 in Busch's place with Ty Gibbs now in the #23. Other than the number swap, both teams will operate as they had before with their same crew chiefs, pit crews, and sponsors.
MISSING: #62-Beard Motorsports
Noah Gragson will not run Sunday's Cup race following his first career top-ten finish last week in Daytona, his latest start for the Beard Motorsports effort. Gragson will instead focus on his full-time XFINITY campaign, where he seeks a season sweep at Darlington.
Wise Power 200 at Kansas
2021 Last-Place Finisher (May): Ryan Reed
The Truck Series will return next week to conclude the Round of 10 at Kansas.
TODAY IN LASTCAR HISTORY (September 1, 1986): Rounder Saverance picked up the 1st last-place finish of his NASCAR Busch Grand National Series career in the Gatorade 200 at Darlington when his #88 Inland Timber Oldsmobile was involved in a multi-car crash after 26 laps. Saverance, who started last in the 40-car field, was a native of nearby Timmonsville, South Carolina – home of Cale Yarborough. It was to be Saverance's second and final start, following a 31st-place showing earlier that year at Rockingham.
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XFINITY: Jeffrey Earnhardt eliminated early in har...
PREVIEW: Eye-catching paint schemes and the return...
OPINION: If F1 wanted an American driver badly eno...
CUP: Bristol Night Race sees intense last-place wa...
XFINITY: Brandon Brown qualifies strong but wrecks...
TRUCKS: Debate over the DVP hands Spencer Boyd las...
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CUP: Turbulent air sends Kevin Harvick into the wa...
TRUCKS: Timely mid-race driver change and untimely...
XFINITY: Jeb Burton's difficult summer continues w...
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ARCA WEST: Engine issue leads to an early end to A...
INDYCAR: Fire - not contact - determines last-plac...
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"With the Five on her tail, a young beautiful werewolf named Vivian (Bruckner) seeks peace in the arms of Aiden (Dancy) while escaping the never-ending infatuation Gabriel (Martinez) has on her. But when a string of accidental murders happen, this threatens to rip and expose her pack apart."
The gorgeous Agnes Bruckner stars as Vivian in this bland PG-13 teen drama about werewolves based on some chick-lit novel by some broad.
The film, which comes to us from the producers of Underworld (that says it all really) is a bit of a choppy, angsty mess which sees Vivian fall for artsy Aiden (Hugh Dancy) even though she is next in line to romp with Olivier Martinez's Gabriel. She has to decide who she wants to be with whilst working as a chocolatier's assistant. Isn't teen life hard?
Okay, okay, it's not as bad as people (or the awful trailer) made out. This was mauled by the critics upon release which is slightly unfair as it does add a few new touches to the werewolf sub-genre (silver in negatives = werewolf weapon) but I really didn't need to see half an hour of people leaping through the air before turning into balls of light and landing on four legs as wolves.
The cast are good and do their best with a bit of a dodgy script (it's all about the dialogue) and it's cool to see wolves as opposed to hulking human hybrids here.
In the end, I really wasn't even sure why it was called Blood and Chocolate as there's very little of either on display. Halloween episodes of Dawson's Creek were more terrifying than this and believe it or not, they were less angsty and talkative too.


Rachael Lansang, mezzo-soprano, received her bachelor's and master's degrees in vocal performance at the University of Connecticut, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Musicology at Rutgers University. She is an active soloist and choral singer throughout the greater New York City area. As a soloist, she has sung roles with New Jersey State Opera, Regina Opera, the Baltimore Bach Society, Hartford Opera Theater, Connecticut Lyric Opera, UConn Opera Theater, Opera du Périgord (France), and many more. She premiered the role of Huck Finn in Phillip Martin's Tom Sawyer, which was premiered by Hartford Opera Theater at the Mark Twain house in Hartford, CT in 2010. She made her New York debut in 2009 singing Maurya in Vaughan Williams' Riders to the Sea at Lincoln Center. She is a soloist and section leader at Old First Presbyterian Church in Newark, NJ, and lives in Bayonne, NJ, with her husband Michael.


I've been going to Henri's for well over 20 years now. Paula has been taking care of my hair for the entire time. She never rushes through an appointment. She listens and always makes sure I am happy when I leave the shop. She is very professional and friendly as are all the folks who work there. Each and every stylist does a wonderful job. When you walk through the door you can feel the friendly atmosphere and when you walk out the door you will still be smiling..
THIS IS THE BEST HAIR SALON EVER!
This is the best hair salon in the history of hair salons. I've been going to Henri's Hair Salon even since. I think that Jackie and Henri are the best if u want the best hair cut ever and a hair cut or color or anything the way you want. Also Carol is another good stylist that listens as well and will be very respectful but If you want the best hair cut or color or what ever I recommend Henri or Jackie. They also do waxes which is also great. This hair salon rocks!!!!
I love henri's. Jackie always does my hair the way i like it. She takes her time and never rushes.
I came in this morning to have the awful cut I received elsewhere fixed. Jackie, I think was my stylist, she listened, and fixed the bushy mess that was my hair. I am sooooo happy with my cut! I'm so glad Henri's Hair Salon is still in business and I will tell everyone I know to come have some pampering here! Thank you so much for the great, clean and friendly service.
Henri's been cutting and coloring my hair for years. I can always rely on him to do a great job.
I jave been to many hair salons and there is no place like Henri's: always wonderful individual attention, great cuts and styling. It is a place to go and be comfortable knowing that you will get way more than your money's worth.
Henri's should get a 10-star rating. Good luck with the new place!!
I have been going to Henri's Hair Salon since I was a little kid (mother used to take me). Henri and his staff are very friendly and always take their time when cutting my hair. I've been to many other places and they always seem to rush people in and out... not here, you'll always get professional quality with your hair services.
Keep up the good work! The new place looks great!!
Had my hair done today at Henri's! Rosa and Loraine are my favorites, but i love them all! see ya in a few month!
I had my hair done there today with Paula,it came out beautiful!!!! The owner Henri is a very sweet person and all of the hairdressers are very nice and know there stuff!! I highly recommend !!!!!
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From its humble beginnings in founder Jack Ma's Hangzhou apartment, Alibaba has evolved into what is today the world's largest e-commerce empire. Source: AP
A year in review: Making sense of Alibaba's acquisitions, investments, and strategies
By Iris Leung | 15 December, 2016
ALIBABA has set its sights on global domination and this is seen in its strategic M&A activity over the past two years. No longer just a Chinese e-commerce force to be reckoned with, Alibaba has been expanding aggressively throughout Asia across a number of different sectors. Outside of e-commerce, the Chinese unicorn has also bought up and invested in companies in the media, entertainment, electronics, mobile and transport space.
To outline what Alibaba could be plotting, we've separated all of its recent acquisitions into its respective categories to make sense of its growth strategies.
Media and entertainment appears to be the area that Alibaba is pushing most aggressively. Its acquisition of the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's oldest English language newspaper, at the end of 2015 marked its push into traditional media. It also bought up video-streaming company Youku Tudou, in a deal that was reportedly worth US$5 billion. Youku was the company's largest investment to date and is a part of its content generation and entertainment ecosystem development strategy.
Youku's Founder To Head Alibaba's $15 Billion Culture & Entertainment Investment Fund https://t.co/yHfD87Qlde #china #tech #youku #alibaba pic.twitter.com/CpRd1nvc1o
— TMTPost (@tmtpostenglish) November 3, 2016
Why: Owning a reputable English language newspaper not only gives it a voice in political circles and also follows in the footsteps of Jeff Bezos of Amazon buying up the Washington Post. The Youku deal was critical for Alibaba after it launched Alibaba Pictures Group and also because its rivals Tencent and Baidu have also been pushing aggressively into content.
Buying up competitors in attractive markets in this space is a no-brainer for Alibaba as it looks to extend its reach outside of China. In April 2016 of this year, it acquired a majority stake in Rocket Internet's Lazada for US$1 billion and invested US$500 million alongside Foxconn and SoftBank into Indian online marketplace Snapdeal. Lazada, now under the stewardship of Alibaba is also making its own acquisitions as it bought up grocery-delivery startup Redmart last month.
Why #Lazada's acquisition of #RedMart is a win-win https://t.co/xbRhAoID1U #ecommerce #logistics #alibaba #southeastasia #blk71 #zalora
— Brian F (@furm_b) November 21, 2016
Why: Alibaba's acquisitions in the e-commerce space are a straightforward expansion strategy into neighboring markets and investing in Lazada and Snapdeal will give it a strong foothold in both Southeast Asian and Indian markets.
SEE ALSO: Alibaba's Jack Ma has been a busy man, inks deal with Spielberg's film company
Mobile and Transport
Mobile and transport are perhaps on the sidelines of Alibaba's growth strategy compared with media and e-commerce, but still significant. Last year, Alibaba invested almost US$600 million into Chinese smartphone maker Meizu. It's also an investor in China's top ride-hailing app Didi Chuxing, which signifies Alibaba's push into areas outside of digital commerce and content.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqlTtEm-FS8
Why: Backing Meizu makes sense because Alibaba has been determined to have its YunOS operating systems integrated with more smartphones to battle Android and iOS in China. It's rival Tencent was also an investor in Didi (the companies became co-investors as Didi Dache and Kuaidi Dache merged) so it's a space that makes sense for Alibaba to invest in if it wants to stay competitive.
By Iris Leung
@irismtleung
Iris Leung | @irismtleung
Iris Leung is a technology writer based in Hanoi, Vietnam. She's mainly interested in startups, urbanism, the future of work/media and the emerging markets. She was formerly the editor at e27.co in Singapore and StartupsHK in Hong Kong.


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I haven't posted anything since last year so I am officially making a comeback (of some sort).
Since last year blogging has been somewhat of a difficult topic for myself. I have had so may changes in my life since last year. I got married, new job and I am now the proud owner of a beautiful cat.
I sort of 'quit' blogging for the year and deactivated my blog because I feel that it's become somewhat of a competition. When I started blogging like years back (possibly 6/7 years ago?!) it was the most amazing thing. It was my time to myself and it made me forgot about any worries I had. It was like therapy. We had such an amazing blogging community who helped and supported each other. There wasn't any sort of pressure to have your blog in some sort of way or even what sort of content we posted about. Overall it was really great. I used to blog as a hobby and to be honest I did miss doing this last year. I hadn't had a lot of time to blog but more importantly I didn't want to anymore. I didn't enjoy it because it become such a competition and almost very bitchy. I have literally seen women change in the blogging community. I have seen people not support the people they used to help and I feel I just didn't want to be in that sort of environment. I have even experienced people not being able to go to blogging meetups because they'd have a low follower count. Who even does that.
When I look on YouTube or Instagram all I see is a follower competition or someone posting about how they have haters commenting or someone making a video about some sort of drama going on between bloggers or vloggers. If I ever scroll through the comments all I ever see is some sort of a comparison between bloggers or hateful comments.
All a little negative. I am certainly not saying that there are no bloggers who still help and support other bloggers. They deffo are all still here but I just wish things would change a little. Blogging has become a job for many people which I think is great but I do feel that bloggers who are only blogging as a hobby don't get much appreciation no longer.
But anywho, these are all just my opinions and that's all this is. I am certainly hoping to blog more and share many more beauty related reviews but also a lot more lifestyle posts too. Many changes to come soon.
In January I was invited down to Debenhams Leicester where Estee Lauder were hosting an event. I am very familiar with Estee Lauder as a brand and adore their range of products and what they have to offer. I think my mum has been using Estee Lauder for as long as I can remember and that has clearly been passed down to me. I am an avid user of their Double Wear Foundation and their lipsticks not to mention perfumes. Double Wear is such a well known foundation that I don't think I even need to go into detail about it.
This was what I would describe as a very unique event to go to personally. I like events where the people behind the brand actually speak to you and what they represent as well as demonstrating the amount of hard work that goes into each and every product they develop, and I got all of that at this event. This was one of the 4 events in the UK I believe so I was very lucky to be there. Estee Lauder had actually brought their product development team with them where they almost demonstrated the science in beauty for all of us.
They team had brought and showed us guys how the imaging machines worked, where it would essentially take a photograph of your skin that then measures the tones, pigmentation and textures in your skin. This information is then used to develop products where aspects such as the varying tones and textures are considered. I remember one of the team members mentioning that this way they could even find new tones or textures that exist, that may not be on their database or that they may know off. I found this very informative and just felt that yeah this brand that I like using actually is putting so much effort into what they are offering to the various consumers and just to see what sort of research they do and how they decide to incorporate this research and results into their marketing and products.
After the science came the part we all love. Makeovers. I wanted to my foundation colour re-matched and one of Estee Lauder's global pro makeup artists, Blair Patterson assisted me through this. He has been with the brand for 15 years or so I believe (don't quote me). He was just amazing. I had a slight fan girl moment because I am a little bit of a fan of him and he helped me so much. I had been using 2 different shades of double wear mixing it together, and thanks to him it is a new shade and 1 bottle that is all. He helped me by telling me what my actual undertone is and in the end he actually just did a full makeover for me and I loved it.
I was kindly given a goody bag with some skincare and makeup bits in there which I will hopefully review soon. I feel as though their skincare needs a massive shout out because it really is amazing. I love their serums and moisturizers. I have a sheet mask that was in my goody bag that is amazing. The best. This was genuinely such a great little experience I had. It was so great to actually see and hear what a brand does when it comes to creating products and all the hard work and effort.
PS - I need to get my hands on their Bronze Goddess bronzer. I am very into my bronzer at the moment and I was in love with it. I have just purchased the double wear maximum coverage foundation. Amazing.
Kylie Cosmetics has a lot of us on the path of being broke.
I ordered some items to try out a while back now and these pictures have been sitting in my camera for ages so about time I blogged. My official first post of the year. And I hope everyone's start to the new year is going well!
I have ordered more products by Kylie Cosmetics after this order. The KoKo Collection ($40 back in stock) is amazing btw which was one of the other things I got. It was limited edition and was the item I had a terrible shipping experience with but my millions of angry blogger lady emails may have gotten them to sort it out and one day it appeared on my doorstep which I was surprised about because they stopped corresponding. lol.
Anywho, if you are ordering from the UK there is a hefty shipping charge (free international delivery for over $60) and not to mention the even heftier custom charge. I paid about £25. But for some reason I really like the products. I have tried not to like them but not working guys. I can't wait to sit there again at 3 pm PST to order the Valentines day collection. What is life.
In this haul, I ordered both the palettes. I know there was another one that came out during Christmas time but I wasn't a fan of the shades. They were more on the cool toned side and I much prefer warmer tones. So featured above are the the Burgundy and Bronze palettes along with 3 liquid lipsticks in 22, Ginger and Pumpkin along with a complimentary liquid metal which I haven't even opened yet.
I have gotten so many compliments for 22 everytime I wear it. I recently went to an Estee Lauder event and everyone asked about my lip colour. Pumpkin and Ginger are very similar but equally really pretty shades. The palettes are both just so nice.
I missed out on the Royal Peach Palette but I feel she might release it again.
If you guys want reviews on any of these leave me a comment or tweet.
The burgundy palette is still available retailing for $42 and the lip kits for $29.
A few backs back I went over to the brand new Rush* hair salon that has just opened here in Leicester; literally opposite High Cross, 50 High Street to be accurate. This was one of my more exciting trips to a salon, firstly because I've heard great things about Rush since I started blogging years ago however they never had a salon near by. Mostly in London is what I heard or read about but this is the first one here in the Midlands I believe so yeah exciting and secondly my hair needed some deep TLC. Badly. It got to a point where I couldn't make it look great any how. Haircut was needed.
They invited me over for a cut and finish a few weeks back which went really well. I didn't want a re-style or anything drastic at all. All he had to ask was how much shorter I'd like my hair to be and I think he saw the panic in my face. Yup. But I gotta tell you nothing like that happened and I actually felt really relaxed the whole time and it all goes to my stylist Shane who was so great. He did everything to make me be comfortable and I loved talking to him. I even got a coloring consultation with him which I haven't been able to make my mind up about but after talking to him I will be booking myself in to get a balayage done which I really excited about. He literally handed me the colour chart to look through.
He used Kerastase products on me which as always were fantastic. I will deffo be investing in their heat protectant that they do which is something I really need to add to my hair routine. Instead of getting a whole new cut I just wanted my layers that were already present to be blended in and any damaged hair to be gone and just something to frame my face. After blow drying my hair he actually decided to curl it as well and I loved it. My hair looked so good. It felt soft and nourished and had that whole bounce to it. So just a big thank you to Shane for all the hard work! It's been weeks now and my hair looks good still.
The salon itself is really spacious and really modern. I loved the decor and really liked how open it was.The salon had a great atmosphere which I really loved and the stylists there all provided really great customer service as well. Would I recommend it Yes. Deffo check it out if you are in need of a little hair pamper!
This is an overdue post and I'm not sure why its taken me this long to post it but here it is. I went along to the East Mids Meetup which was organised by Emmie, Kirstie and Lianne. It was held here in Leicester and a lot of planning and work had gone into this so I was pretty excited to finally go!
We all met up at Manhattan 34 here in Leicester which was a really nice place to hold an event like this. I think about 40 other bloggers were also there so sort of a mini bloggers party really and it was pretty good if I may say so myself.
Once we all got there we were all given a fact about another blogger and as an ice breaker we had to sort of ask around and find out who it was which I thought was a fun little thing to start off as most of us were nervous I bet but this was well a great ice breaker. We all had drinks etc and the lovely people from Bru were there as well who were so great to talk to. I am sure if you live in Leicester you've been to Bru. I love the cakes there and lucky us they brought a great selection of their cakes for all of us to try. Their Brownies are the best!
During this time we also had some great entertainment by a very talented young singer, Becky Bruce. Besides this the lovely ladies from Blogosphere Magazine were also there who talked about the magazine for bloggers written by us bloggers. I had a flick through the issues they had brought with them and they look really great and quiet informative yet a fun read. I think I will be subscribing very soon. If I do remember correctly there are 4 issues throughout the year for £25 I believe. Not bad at all.
Gabby from Cool as Leicester PR was also there who gave a really informative talk on the PR side of things when it comes to blogging. It gave a great insight as to how to form relationships with PR's as well as basic things to do when approaching them, keeping your blog up to date as well as knowing your stats. Danique Hair and Angel eyes were also their giving us bloggers lash extensions and hair consultations which was really great of them.
There was also a raffle where all the proceeds were going to Rainbows Hospice and Bowel Cancer UK. There were some really great prizes if I may say so. I think we all wanted the happiness planner! Also, the goody bags we all received at the end were so good! Thank You to Matalan for the lovely items. I loved the home-ware items as well as Witch and Merumaya Skincare, Vita Coco, Lush and Carex.
This was a really great meetup. It was organised really well and also really informative. I really liked that there was a lot of thought behind and I am sure everyone will agree with that. I really did pick up a lot of info and most importantly had a lot of fun and it was so great to meet so many other local bloggers! Thanks to all the girls who put this great meet up together!


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What is Food Addiction?
By Michelle Lewis on November 28, 2012 in Articles
Although experts cannot agree whether or not food is "addictive", the evidence suggests that we do, to a lesser extent than say cocaine or heroin, show similarities in behavior with food. For example, food "addicts" or compulsive overeaters often experience:
Obsession or preoccupation with food
Compulsive thoughts or behaviors regarding food despite negative consequences
Using food as a sense of comfort, pleasure or escape
Trying to control eating habits again and again with little success
Hiding eating habits
Guilt or shame around eating
Interference with relationships
Need for increased amounts of food for satiety
How many of these symptoms sound like drug or alcohol abuse? Experts continue to debate this topic because biologically, we cannot live without it. Although there is significant evidence supporting claims that certain foods affect the brain like drugs and alcohol creating an incredibly powerful connection. Other medical and psychological professionals aren't so convinced. Some see it as a cop out for our own choices and looking to addiction to release us of responsibility.
The evidence for food addiction comes out of very reputable research institutions including Yale, Harvard,PennStateand the U.S. Department of Health. Studies include brain scans that show the reward centers in our brains lighting up when subjects ingested substances like cocaine or heroin. The same areas of the brain were affected when subjects ingested high fat and high sugar foods. Using fMRI, CT and PET scans, images show the, so called, pleasure or reward areas of the brain increasing in activity when introduced to sugar and fat or cocaine or heroin.
Other professionals negate this research because it was primarily conducted with rats as the subjects. They also claim that food addiction cannot be proven because the inability to stop eating cannot be differentiated from the lack of willingness to stop and that it is due to a lack of discipline rather than biological compulsion.
Still, other groups like food addicts anonymous, compulsive overeaters anonymous, and compulsive eaters anonymous are comprised of laypeople who through their own journey of self discovery have identified the addictive components of food and eating in their lives. By using the 12-step model created for alcoholics and subsequently drug addiction, they have found strength and hope in their recovery. Utilizing the support and experience of one another along with the help of a higher power, many individuals are able to break their eating cycles.
So, where does that leave us? It seems to me hat at the end of the day, food addiction is a label and necessarily needed to provide the proper treatment. Whether or not food carries truly addictive properties, treatment of the compulsive need to eat despite various consequences can emulate that of the substance abuse treatment modalities we have found so helpful. Using the behavioral modification strategies found in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify the thoughts and feelings that contribute to maladaptive behavior along with a plan to prevent relapse into old behaviors can be extremely effective for change. Providing a holistic approach to include physical, spiritual and social needs in addition to the emotional and mental wellbeing are also keys to the solution. When we neglect any one of these areas, we fail to address the full picture.
Michelle Lewis
Michelle Lewis has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Weber State University and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She has been working in the mental health field since 2001.
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This list accompanies the article Storytelling festival.

Storytelling events

StorySLAM (US)
Young Storyteller of the Year (UK)

Storytelling festivals

National Storytelling Festival (US)
Southern Ohio Storytelling Festival
Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
Yukon International Storytelling Festival

See also
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Lists of theatre festivals


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January 29, 2009 by Marion Maneker
Boston.com has a gallery of works from the Rose Museum, soon to be cast to the four winds as Brandeis University tries to reclaim it's financial footing.
Meanwhile, the New York Times gets its oar in the story with a few choice quotes:
"It couldn't be a worse time to sell expensive art," said Robert Storr, the prominent curator and art historian. "It is not only unprincipled, but bad economics."
He added: "This sets a terrible precedent. The Rose Art Museum has been known for four decades as a hospitable place to show serious and challenging art in an academic context. They are throwing away one of their prime assets."
Mr. Johns, represented in the collection by the 1957 painting "Drawer," which was on view in a large exhibition of his work last year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, said when notified on Tuesday of the closing: "I find it astonishing. I've never heard anything like it."
Emily LaGrassa, director of communications for the state attorney general, Martha Coakley, said that Brandeis had informed the office on Monday of its decision, but had not consulted with the attorney general in advance. The attorney general has approval powers over certain actions of nonprofit institutions in the state.
Ms. LaGrassa said that in the case of Brandeis, the attorney general would review wills and agreements made between the museum and the estates of donors to determine if selling artworks violated the terms of donations. "We have not yet offered any opinion on any aspect of the proposed sales," she said, adding, "We do expect this to be a lengthy process."
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Outcry Over a Plan to Sell a Museum's Holdings (New York Times)
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