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Howard Watkinson
Howard is a member of the panel of Specialist Regulatory Advocates in Health and Safety and Environmental Law, maintained by the HSE.
Howard is experienced in both advisory and advocacy work in regulatory cases concerning: health and safety, food hygiene, trading standards, consumer protection, advertising, planning enforcement, noise nuisance, trademark and copyright infringement, compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations and compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
Howard is currently instructed in the prosecution of a high-street retail chain in relation to an incident involving a child falling from height in one of their stores.
Recent Cases:
R v SP
Howard was instructed in the health and safety prosecution of a British Gas employee alleged to have a caused a release of asbestos in a retail premises during the course of his work.
R v R & R
Howard was instructed in the first prosecution of an HMO licence holder and manager for breaches of the HMO Regulations. This case involved complex arguments on the interpretation of the Regulations which had not previously been before a court.
R x HQPEL
Howard was instructed in the prosecution of a multi-national concrete company for breaches of its environmental permit conditions. HQPEL was a very large organisation for the purposes of the new sentencing guidelines.
R v CBL
Howard was instructed in the prosecution of a basement conversion company for breaches of regulations in relation to advertisements.
R v JS
Howard was instructed in the prosecution of a developer for breaches of planning enforcement notices.
Attorney-General's Civil Panel A
SFO Prosecution and Proceeds of Crime Panel B
CPS Organised Crime, Specialist Fraud and Proceeds of Crime Level 2
Health & Safety Executive/Office of Rail Regulation Panel C
London Boroughs Legal Alliance Panel B
Revenue Bar Association
Hardwicke Scholar & Lord Denning Scholar, Lincoln's Inn
BVC (Outstanding), BPP Law School
BA Hons in English (1st Class), Peterhouse, Cambridge University
Jonathan Kinnear QC and Howard Watkinson act for SFO in respect of guilty pleas to the winning of multi-billion dollar contracts in the UAE
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"Paying the penalty – abuse of process and the standard of proof in Finance Act 2007 Penalties"
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To Infinity and beyond – the Upper Tribunal confirms that an underlying supply in order to claim input tax and that the principles in Teleos and Kittel are not the same.
Cold Turkey? The Dangers of Withdrawal in the Tax Tribunal
4th Dec 2018 Read more
"Exercising Restraint?"


Governmental organization says your potential boss shouldn't ask if you want to get married, where you were born, or what kind of car you drive.
And hopefully learns a lesson in understanding in the process.
But a potential problem is lurking in its proposed revision.
Mysterious posters draw concerned comments about the insensitive mentality of their anonymous creators.
Critics still likely to find problems with legislation.
Interviews on the street in Japan get some very interesting results.
"All Asian people look alike" is something that many Westerners are bound to have heard at some point in their lives. While some people argue that such a statement is an example of racial discrimination, one man is out to challenge the view by arguing that not being able to tell people of certain ethnicities apart is not equivalent to being a racist.
British YouTuber GradeAUnderA recently posted a cheeky video titled Racism Test–See How Racist You Really Are!, which has already spread around the world during its short existence. In the video, he attempts to call out people who are hypersensitive to racism by daring his viewers to pass a five-round quiz in which they have to identify the ethnicity, vocation, and so on of certain people based solely on their outer appearances. Many Japanese net users have so far found the quiz to be extremely difficult–how will you fare?


The 'Analysis Editor' allows you to create and edit demographic splits, compares or recall any voting result(s) and choose which display type is used to present the results.
The left-hand section of the 'Analysis Editor' screen allows you to choose the type of analysis that you wish to perform on your voting results. Every type of analysis requires a specific and individual approach to collecting and comparing your results. For every analysis slide a Master Question is selected and a subsequent second question(s) from the available voting slides. These choices provide the input to split, compare or recall any previous voting results.
The 'Description' panel provides an explanation of the currently selected analysis type.
Demographic Split Split the results by another question to show how different demographic groups responded to the Master Question.
Compare Show the results of two or more interactive questions that have the same number of choices or valid voting range in one combined chart or table.
Recall Shows the vote results to a polled question on another slide.
The middle section of the 'Analysis Editor' screen allows you to select the question(s) that you wish to analyse.
This field will use the same the title text from the Master Question once it is selected. This text can then be kept the same or edited to be more appropriate to what is to be illustrated in this particular slide. Once set then the slide title remains the same if either the master question or type of analysis is changed.
This drop-down menu will list all interactive questions that are available for analysis with the current presentation in order of slide number. The slide number and title texts from the question will be displayed to aid the referencing of multiple questions that may have similar titles.
All analysis types use the same master question control, meaning that the master question will remain set even if you change the analysis type. The 'Recall' analysis only uses the master question, however the other analysis types involves selecting one or more additional questions to complete the slide.
Below the question selection control the choice descriptions are displayed to help confirm that the correct question has been selected. Note that you cannot edit the choices within this control, this can only be done on the slide, or within the Question Editor.
If a multiple choice question has been selected as the demographic question within the 'Split by...' section then the choices are described as 'Legend Labels'. This is because each choice represents a different subset of the results. For chart displays, each subset is represented by a differently coloured bar/column or pie slice, which is accompanied by a legend or key.
As well as the choices, the Analysis Editor will also show whether the question allows multiple selections and/or ranking. This is helpful when comparing multiple sets of results because all of the selected questions must have the same voting rules.
Please note that multiple selection and ranking questions cannot be selected as the demographic question. This is because the audience would be able to place themselves into more than one demographic group, making the results appear as if more people voted than actually did.
When a numeric range question selected as either a master or demographic question, the Analysis Editor will display the upper and lower limits that have been set as the valid voting range for the selected question. Note that you can only change the range by editing the original question within the 'Question Editor'.
If a numeric range question is selected as a master question then you will also be able to add or edit the range descriptions that convey what the high and low values represent.
If a numeric range question is selected as the demographic question within the 'Split by...' section, then the the total number of displayed columns/rows ('bands') can be influenced based upon the selection in the drop-down within the 'Legend Labels' section. When the number of legend labels is changed then a preview is provided of how the range of numbers will be grouped together. The feature is useful in reducing the total number of columns or rows to make the display easier to interpret.
If the analysis type is 'Compare' then you will be able to select up to six other questions to compare with the master question. This is done by clicking on the 'Select Question' controls as they become enabled one-by-one within the 'Compare With...' section.
The valid voting range of master question will influence the availability of slides with which you can compare results.
Up to six slides of the same question type.
Multiple choice questions that have the same number of choices, even if the choice descriptions are different.
Numeric range questions that have the same voting range.
Multiple selection questions that have the same number of choices and allowed votes.
Ranking questions that have the same number of choices and allowed votes.
Compatible slides that have different questions (slide titles).
Multiple choice questions with numeric range questions.
Multiple choice questions with different numbers of choices.
Numeric range questions with different valid voting ranges.
Single choice, multiple selection and ranking questions with each other, even if they have the same number of choices.
When comparing multiple choice questions then an 'Only show questions with matching choices' tick-box will be available within the 'Select Question' comparison controls. Activating this tick-box will disable the interactive questions that do not have the exact same choice descriptions as the master question. Please note that this feature is case-sensitive.
Each selected question for a comparison slide has a corresponding 'Legend' control. These editable text field provides a short description of each question that show what responses represent each different question. Each legend field has a default description that corresponds to the order in which each question is selected, i.e. "1st Vote", "2nd Vote", and so on. You can easily change the legend labels to better match the context of your question. For example, to compare the audiences' opinions on a topic at the start and the end of a meeting, you could change "1st Vote" to "Morning" and "2nd Vote" is to "Afternoon".
OK Creates a new analysis slide or applies changes to an existing analysis slide.
Cancel Exits the Analysis Editor screen without creating a new analysis slide or saving any changes.


6 Great Birdwatching Resources…and a Bonus!
Don't let that summer heat turn you off of birdwatching. Fall migration season is just around the corner! Are you ready?
Peterson Field Guides to Birds: Every birdwatcher needs a good field guide, and these have stood the test of time. The accurate color plates and concise species descriptions point out exactly what you need to know. The eastern/central guide and the western guide have been combined into a larger book covering all of North America, but we recommend the smaller regional guides for portability and ease of use. Includes a life list. Read our full review.
Online Bird Guide: When you've used your Peterson field guide to whittle down your choices, check out this site from Cornell to compare color photos and audio recordings. Also fun just to browse.
Birdwatching Glossary: What is a casual species? A speculum? A passerine? Find the answers fast in our glossary.
All-Weather Birder's Journal: We can't say enough about this handy little journal! It's compact and sturdy, but with plenty of room for notes and sketches. It's great for recording those memorable finds and as an identification aid. Read our full review.
How to Identify Birds: Find out how to use your journal and field guide to advantage. Our step-by-step explanation of zeroing in on critical field marks can help you become a birdwatching expert.
The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible: This cheerful little encyclopedia makes attracting passing birds fun and simple. Find out how to tailor your offerings to the tastes of your favorite species, and how to landscape the perfect birdwatching paradise. Highly recommended! Read our full review.
Bonus: Kansas Outdoor Treasures: Those of you who enjoy birding in the Sunflower State will probably find this book to be a real boon. Explore the varied parks, byways, and other wonders of Kansas. This guide will tell you just what to expect as you travel. Read our full review.


Mixing classic elements from traditional Murano glass creations, our bead makers have created the richly patterned Venetian beads that are the focus of bracelet. Starting with a soft-toned green glass, the focal beads on this bracelet are patterned with yellow daisy millefiori, gold foil and white zanfirico cane. This elegant bracelet is further accented with matching gold foil Murano glass beads, Swarovski Crystals and our signature gondola charm. Fits 7 to 7 1/2 inch wrists.


The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2018 will happen this September 10 to September 15, 2018. This will be the 32nd edition of IMTS, which is held every even year in Chicago, Illinois. IMTS attracts buyers and exhibitioners from 117 countries.
Von Ruden is pleased to announce we will exhibiting at IMTS 2018. You can find us in the front row of West Hall in Booth #431306. During the show, we will display our American-made product line, along with selections from our Italian-made Mario Pinto line.
To learn more about our products and our capabilities, please stop by our booth at IMTS 2018, the premier manufacturing technology show in North America. Learn about our line of products – which will be on display for all interested parties – and talk to our team of Regional Sales Managers who will offer their expansive knowledge to booth visitors. They are capable of discussing our product offerings and will be happy to answer questions about how our solutions fit with specific or unique applications.
Our sales team has undergone some changes recently. We've expanded our regional sales team to ensure that our customers are served by experienced and knowledgeable sales professionals.
For even more assistance and convenience, check out our app, VRMinc, which is available for Android and Apple devices. Use the app to stay current on our latest catalogs, news, and company information. Through the app, users can also contact Von Ruden Manufacturing directly and access the contact information of all of our regional sales managers.
To learn more about our products and services, feel free to contact us. Or better yet, bring any questions about our products, services, app, or anything else to IMTS 2018, held September 10 to September 15, 2018 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. We'll see you there!
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Vehicles Crash into Fayette County Ditches, Breaking Off Separate Utility Poles
Roger King
Roger King Published: July 6, 2021
Spicer Vehicle. Photo from Fayette County Sheriff
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is investigating 2 traffic accidents in which the vehicles ended up in ditches, breaking utility poles.
The first one was reported at about 10:45pm Friday (July 2), when the sheriff received a 911 call, reporting a vehicle in the ditch in the 3,000 block of Rose Road, a half mile west of Oelwein.
A sport utility vehicle driven by 36 year old Melissa Spicer of Oelwein, was eastbound when she lost control. The Jeep went sideways in the road, entered the ditch, struck an electric pole, which caused the vehicle to roll. It ended up in a dried-up creek. The electric pole was snapped in two, which caused electric wires to fall, and temporarily cut power to the area. Spicer, along with two juveniles in the vehicle, sustained serious injuries. They were taken to MercyOne Hospital in Oelwein.
Strong Vehicle. Photo from Fayette County Sheriff
The other accident happened at about 10:45pm Sunday (July 4), on Cedar Road, about 3 miles south of Elgin. 36 year old Loren Strong of Elgin was driving north, when he lost control and drove into the ditch. The vehicle struck a telephone pole, splitting it in half. The 2020 Chrysler Van was totaled. Strong was taken to the West Union hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Both accidents remain under investigation.
LOOK: Route 66's quirkiest and most wonderful attractions state by state
Stacker compiled a list of 50 attractions--state by state--to see along the drive, drawing on information from historic sites, news stories, Roadside America, and the National Park Service. Keep reading to discover where travelers can get their kicks on Route 66.
How Many in America: From Guns to Ghost Towns
Can you take a guess as to how many public schools are in the U.S.? Do you have any clue as to how many billionaires might be residing there? Read on to find out—and learn a thing or two about each of these selection's cultural significance and legacy along the way.
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New England budget 02.06.09
State Journal-Register
Here are the top New England regional stories coming today from GateHouse News Service. Stories are available at gatehousenewsservice.com. Please submit stories below no later than 6 p.m. local time, unless you have breaking news that is changing significantly. Questions?
Contact: Chris Biondi, (508) 626-4343, cbiondi@gatehousemedia.com
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Video: NASCAR page to launch Tuesday with new content
GOOD TO LOCALIZE: Bicycling commuters brave winter weather - Most days in the winter, Watertown resident Maria Saiz bikes to work in either Quincy or Wellesley, and then bikes back home at the end of the work day.
Watertown TAB, Laubenstein, on wire now
Video: Renee Zellweger receives Harvard's Hasty Pudding award - Actress Renee Zellweger received Harvard's Hasty Pudding award for Woman of the Year Thursday, after cruising down Mass. Ave. in a silver Bentley convertible surrounded by a motley crew of drag queens.
Cambridge Chronicle/TAB, Fennimore, on wire now
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Cyberbullies only a phone call away - A new computer game, called "Braincells," will be made available to schools in two Massachusetts counties for free for one year, and it's designed to teach cell phone safety and ethics to students from fifth to 10th grades.
CNC, Mulligan, on wire now
Computers for Kenya: EMC workers donate PCs - Dozens of computers that otherwise might have collected dust in closets or landfills are bound for rural African classrooms and community centers, thanks to a Kenyan-born software engineer at EMC Corp.
MetroWest, Riley, on wire now
Talbots to cut 370 jobs - Talbots will eliminate 370 corporate jobs and close 20 stores within the next year as part of a $150-million cost-cutting program.
Ledger, Adams, on wire now
EDITORIAL: MADOFF CASE – On Markopolos' testimony
Ledger, 6 p.m.
Philip Maddocks: Welfare queens dragging down economy by not purchasing Cadillacs - Their struggles and frustrations mounting amid slumping sales and a worsening economic climate, General Motors executives this week lashed out at welfare queens, saying their "sudden and irresponsible reluctance" to buy Cadillac automobiles was dragging the country deeper into recession and setting the nation on a path of certain fiscal destruction.
CNC, on wire now
Joe Burns: Role model isn't a part-time job - "I'm no role model," declared Charles Barkley some years ago. And, periodically, the basketball Hall of Famer has made it a point to prove it.
Matthew Casey: Eight is too much - The media love bad news, the more depressing the better. Every so often, we get a human interest story with a happy ending thrown our way. You know, good news.
Richard Griffin: Reflections on John Updike - Only once do I remember meeting John Updike. It happened at a party on the North Shore, hosted by another man of letters and featuring a crowd of other folks interested in the literary world.
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Street artist Shepard Fairey makes his mark with first museum exhibit in Boston - Currently at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston is street artist Shepard Fairey's first solo gallery exhibition, "Supply and Demand.'' Fairey, widely known for creating the ubiquitous Barack Obama "hope'' poster that became iconic after Time magazine ran it on its cover, doesn't consider himself a fine artist.
Ledger, Barbuto, on wire now
Movie review: 'He's Just Not That Into You' not worth your time - The self-help book of the same title might have been a best seller, but the multiple characters and tangled storylines in the film weigh too heavily and in the end, you really don't care about any of them.
Movie review: Wonderful animation breathes life into 'Coraline' - Based on Neil Gaiman's award-winning book, a lonely young girl (voiced by Dakota Fanning) is torn between the real world and the seemingly more ideal world she finds waiting on the opposite side of a secret portal. It's fine family entertainment.
Ledger, Alexander, on wire now
Movie review: Classroom dramas should take a lesson from 'The Class' - Laurent Cantet's story about a year in the life of a Parisian classroom slowly and methodically piques your interest until you are engrossed
Dianne McDonald: Valentine's Day or venereal disease? - With all the talk of love and romance surrounding Valentine's Day, let's take a minute to discuss sexually transmitted diseases – a topic still considered taboo by too many people.
Ledger, on wire now
Ann Luongo: Cooking's just not in my blood - I'd like to take this moment to apologize to my neighbors for setting off the smoke alarms in my house not just once, but twice this past week. And thank you for not calling the fire department. I should know better than to attempt to cook, but it seems I'll never learn my lesson.
Video: Artist unveils 'Faces of Remembrance' exhibit - Addressing family members who attended the unveiling of a tribute to fallen Massachusetts' troops who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, Woburn artist Gina Johnson said it was "just the beginning."
Burlington, on wire now


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More Mega Mergers if Oracle Succeeds
The quest for PeopleSoft was the tip of the iceberg, say analysts.
SAN FRANCISCO -- If Oracle succeeds in its quest to buy PeopleSoft , analysts surveyed by internetnews.com said mega mergers are certain to follow.
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's testimony in U.S. District Court California Northern District Wednesday and other court documents in the government's antitrust case are shedding light on how large technology companies are turning to acquisition strategies instead of developing from within.
During his time on the stand, Ellison revealed that Oracle was still considering three or four other acquisitions of unnamed public companies, including one that specialized in business intelligence software, another that made only software applications, and a third that produced middleware infrastructure software.
"Consolidation was happening. At the time, HP had acquired Compaq and in looking at it, Oracle had to consider an acquisition strategy that it never had to do before," Ellison said about his decision to pursue Pleasanton, Calif.-based PeopleSoft.
Analysts may be still up in the air on which side will prevail, but they agree that more mega mergers are on the way.
"The IT market is complex, difficult to define and transforming," Mike Dominy, Director of Enterprise Services at research firm Yankee Group, told internetnews.com. "Vendors are expanding the scope of the products they offer and are moving into adjacent markets. An excellent example is SAP's move into the application infrastructure market with NetWeaver. The vendor landscape can change quickly and dramatically. Consider for a moment the impact of a Microsoft and SAP merger or IBM and SAP merger. Talk about having significant influence of enterprise IT budgets!"
Paul Hamerman, Forrester Research vice president of enterprise applications, suggested that Oracle's lawyers did not prove that Microsoft and IBM are competitors in large enterprise applications, but the outcome is too hard to call at this stage.
"Microsoft's applications don't meet the needs of large enterprises and it is not targeting this segment. IBM is not in this business, except through consulting services," Hamerman told internetnews.com. "A major acquisition (e.g., SAP) is the only way they could get into the game near term. Other competitors like Lawson are in play, but not in the majority of large enterprise deals.
"While the DOJ showed that the competition in high-function HR and financial apps is limited to a few key players, it did not clearly define 'high-function' applications to support its position and why this segment should be limited to the US. The case hinges on the narrow market definition put forth by the DoJ."
Rob Christopher, a partner with legal advisory firm Coudert Brothers, said one thing he has learned from the disclosures about contemplated mergers is that the high-end of the enterprise software space already is highly consolidated, highly coveted and highly influential.
"We also have seen that the presence of three major players in this segment of the software business makes for robust competition with sometimes steeply discounted pricing that serves user organizations -- whether business or governmental -- very well. Neither Oracle nor SAP like that, which explains their witnesses' key testimony more than any other single cause."
Similar to Dominy's points, Christopher said IBM, Microsoft and others may be threats to enter this space.
"But they are not now in this space, and any eventual entry likely will take the route of acquisition," Christopher said. "I don't see how such entry into this market would improve competition, innovation or consumer welfare."
In a domino-like effect, Ellison said Oracle was looking at ways of winning at SAP when PeopleSoft's acquisition of JD Edwards prompted an e-mail between Oracle executive Safra Catz. The message triggered a series of events that put together the unsolicited offer against PeopleSoft. Earlier in the four-week trial, Ellison recounted some of the rationale to acquire not only PeopleSoft but as many as eight different acquisition targets, including Siebel and Lawson, which each approached Ellison separately.
The lawsuit, brought forward by the Justice Department and 11 states, also brought to light other potential mergers such as Microsoft's one-time $65 billion plan to acquire SAP or rumblings about taking a controlling interest in PeopleSoft.
The DoJ suggests Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft reduces the number to just two companies -- SAP and Oracle -- that supply Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software designed to help a company run its critical business functions.
Ellison said to compete with SAP and Microsoft, it was more beneficial for Oracle to quickly acquire the technology than to build it.
Despite the best efforts of Oracle to pry away from the DoJ's anti-trust claims, Oracle's attempt to take over PeopleSoft still faces many hurdles including the shareholder rights "poison pill," PeopleSoft's Customer Assurance Program, and a potential antitrust challenge from the European Union. The U.S. trial could wrap up Thursday pending Oracle's final witness and a rebuttal witness called by the DoJ.
This article was originally published on Thursday Jul 1st 2004


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Scaliger and the Science of Chronology
05.07.2021 Harald Sack
Joseph Justus Scaliger
On January 21, 1609, French religious leader and scholar Joseph Justus Scaliger passed away. He is referred to as being one of the founders of the science of chronology, expanding the notion of classical history from Greek and ancient Roman history to include Persian, Babylonian, Jewish and ancient Egyptian history.
"All divisions in religion arise from ignorance of grammar."
― Joseph Justus Scaliger
Justus Scaliger – Early Years
Joseph Justus Scaliger was born on August 5, 1540 at Agen on the Garonne, France, the tenth child of famous Italian physician and philosopher Julius Caesar Scaliger and Andiette de Roques Lobejac. Julius Caesar Scaliger was a man of encyclopaedic knowledge and accurate observation. He employed the techniques and discoveries of Renaissance humanism to defend Aristotelianism against the new learning (i.e. Renaissance Humanism). When Joseph was twelve years old, he was sent with two younger brothers to the College of Guienne in Bordeaux, which was then under the direction of Jean Gelida, where Joseph quickly proved himself an extraordinarily precocious student. An outbreak of the plague in 1555 caused the boys to return home, and for the next few years Joseph was his father's constant companion and amanuensis. He learned from his father to be not only a scholar, but also an acute observer, aiming at historical criticism more than at correcting texts.
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The tragic, brief life of Évariste Galois
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Ready to 'Raise the Roof'
By Allen Edmonds
allen@northcassherald.com
Planning to rebuild the historic Sloan-Tribby Cabin in Belton's Memorial Park has picked up momentum in recent months, and the official project kickoff is set to happen just yards from the eventual site of the rebuilt cabin, in Belton's Memorial Station at Memorial Park, on Saturday, Feb. 29.
The "Raise the Roof" Gala will feature dinner, entertainment, a live auction, a silent auction and a presentation by Don Peters, the local historian that played a major role in the cabin's discovery.
Peters, "is very passionate about this project, and he can speak on it like a preacher," said Belton Park Director Brian Welborn, who is spearheading the development of the Sloan-Tribby Cabin in Memorial Park as a destination historical education site.
Peters, who was formerly executive director of the Cass County Historical Society, took a call one day in 2015 from a property owner who had purchased land in west central Cass County between Freeman and Cleveland. The man was preparing to demolish an older home on the property when he discovered the home was built around a log cabin, estimated to be more than 150 years old.
Peters supervised the careful stripping of the structure around the cabin, as well as the piece-by-piece dismantling of the cabin itself for storage and future reconstruction. Each piece is numbered and stored in a climate-controlled facility.
Peters' interest was piqued the more he investigated the structure. Finding that it pre-dated the Civil War, he wondered why it remained standing through the destruction Union soldiers wrought on the area – burning most structures after residents were ordered out as part of Gen. Thomas Ewing's Order No. 11.
He said initial discussions regarding the potential for such an agreement were held in what he believed to be a small cabin in the vicinity. It was there that an agreement to meet for formal negotiations in Jackson County were finalized, and he theorizes this might have been the cabin, and it was left standing as a courtesy to the property owner.
That owner, the Sloan family, were early pioneers who settled in Cass County before the county even existed. The Tribby name refers to a neighbor, Mark Tribby, who married a Sloan daughter, Katie, and later purchased the land and cabin. They were married in the cabin in 1878 and raised a family there. Around the turn of the century, they expanded the living space by building a house around the original cabin.
Mark Tribby and Katie Sloan Tribby were married 65 years and raised six children. He died in 1943, and she in 1952.
The goal of the reconstruction project in Memorial Park is to follow the history of these early settlers as part of the effort to preserve and restore the home, focusing on the early history of Cass County, the struggles and lives of its people, the cabin itself, the Civil War, the post-war period and the families who lived in the cabin.
Attendees at the "Raise the Roof" gala will have the opportunity to sponsor a specific cabin log.
Premium sponsorships are available for the Gala as well.
A Platinum Sponsorship of $750 buys eight Gala tickets, a company logo in the program, social media exposure, event night recognition (public address), premier seating at the front table and an authentic Sloan-Tribby Cabin log centerpiece.
A Gold Sponsorship of $500 buys six tickets, social media exposure, event night recognition (signage) and premier seating.
A Silver Sponsorship of $250 buys two tickets and event night recognition (signage).
Individual tickets to the banquet are $50, and can be purchased at the High Blue Wellness Center, 16400 N. Mullen Road, or the North Cass Herald office, 120 Main.
All proceeds will benefit the Belton Friends of the Park Foundation's Sloan-Tribby Log Cabin project.
Welborn said this week that he believes around $35,000-$50,000 will be needed to complete the project. The Park Department has had $6,083.05 donated already, and the Foundation has had $1,000 donated so far.
"Our goal is to get this cabin built just as soon as the funds become available. Once we have a contractor in place, we will work with them to do some of the work in-house to save money towards the project. But 100 percent of the funds raised from the event on the 29th will be earmarked for the Sloan-Tribby project," he said.
Welborn said architectural services have already been donated, and that work has begun.
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When the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us . . . self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Founding Father and second U.S. President, John Adams, made a most astonishing statement that is so relevant today. He said, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other."
What is the basis of such an extreme statement?
America has been a great experiment in self-government. Self-government, of course, requires "government of self." Government of one's self requires control over one's selfish, carnal drives that can harm others. The early Americans knew this spiritual principle from the Bible -- that self-control is a fruit and outer working of the Holy Spirit in one's life, and that the indwelling and influence of the Holy Spirit comes when one receives, trusts and obeys Christ.
In 1852, statesman, Congressman and Senator Robert C. Winthrop said it this way: "All societies must be governed in some way or other. The less they may have stringent state government, the more they must have individual self-government ... Men, in a word, must necessarily be controlled either by a power within them, or by a power without them... "
This is how America was born: (1) commitment to God, (2) commitment to one another, and (3) self-control. This is the fledgling nation birthed by our Founding Fathers in 1776. This is what caused them to lay their lives on the line, sacrificing everything, to declare our independence and form our first national government. It is what birthed the greatest missionary sending nation in history, enabling us in just the last few years alone to communicate the gospel to literally billions of people worldwide.
But back to President John Adam's statement about our Constitution made only for a moral and religious people. As America has abandoned our spiritual roots and has become increasingly morally degenerate, we can already see the truth of that statement. The wicked are taking advantage of our Constitution and with the help of the anti-Christian lawyers are using it against us and in their favor. Even foreign terrorists and drug dealers are trying to exploit our constitutional rights, provided by the sacrifices of our Founding Fathers.
America desperately needs a spiritual awakening and revival. Let us continue to fast and pray to that end.


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Banana Bay Villas are beautiful one and two bedroom units with private courtyards and screened lanais. All come completely furnished, newly renovated, and have gas grills. Walk to the waterfront park just two blocks down the street. Walk to a waterfront restaurant/bar and dance to the talented bands. The food is great too and you can take your pet to the outdoor bar!
Our one and two bedroom villas are just minutes from all the action yet in a quiet, historic subdivision just 2 blocks from Charlotte Harbor! You can walk your dog or just yourself down to the waterfront park and meet others walking their pets. Sit on a park bench and enjoy the wide expansive view of the harbor, watch the fish jump, watch for dolphins and yes, shark too! There is also a playground at the end of the park for your grandkids enjoyment. We don't have a swimming pool but there is a nice county pool just 10 minutes away or the wonderful blue water, white sand beaches of Englewood just 50 minutes away! Located in Port Charlotte, just over the bridge from the quaint tourist town of Punta Gorda.
There is a 500 ft. fishing pier just 2 blocks down the street! Some of our guests pull a fishing wagon with lawn chairs for a full day of fishing. Sometimes the women go shopping instead. We have all the Mom & Pop restaurants you can imagine along with the chain restaurants of course, and a nice mall with a large movie theater for those rain days!
With a full kitchen and washer and dryer, it doesn't get any better than this for longer stays or families desirious of saving money.
Our units allow pets subject to some restrictions and a pet deposit.
Smoking inside the units is not permitted for the protection of our guests who may be asthmatic. Smoking outside on the screened lanai is fine.
Just pack, grab your swimming suit, golf clubs and favorite fishing pole! Or rent a pole from us!
We do not offer daily services. We've provided a "starter" kit for your cleaning needs. There is a vacuum cleaner, broom, and mop in the unit. If you'd like your unit cleaned for you, our cleaning lady, Betty Boop, will be happy to do it for you for $40.
What is available when you arrive is yours to use. You can purchase anything that is missing. If you forgot to buy something you need and its important, just let me know. I probably have it!
Please pick up after your pet. We don't use that particular type of fertilizer.
If you need a package delivered to your unit and you're not going to be home, I'll take it at my unit.
If you have a repair problem, call me anytime. We'll take care of it right away.
The gas grills have full gas tanks when you arrive. If you need more propane, you can take the tank down the street to Chris at Harbor Chevron on Bayshore.


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Formel D » Cases » Commercial Vehicle Testing – Under Realistic Conditions
Commercial Vehicle Testing – Under Realistic Conditions
Due to the rapid development of increasingly complex vehicles, ever greater numbers of manufacturers are counting on experienced partner support in the field of vehicle testing. Formel D is responsive to this environment and is continually expanding the scope of its services in this area. Therefore, the group is also increasingly implementing projects in commercial vehicle testing. Since 2018, Formel D has been supporting its customers at MAN Truck & Bus SE in comprehensive testing for poor road conditions (torture-track testing) and endurance testing at two locations.
Steve Eckardt first moves the steering wheel upwards, then down, followed by turning it to the end stop in both directions. Next, the Formel D project coordinator drives the truck in a figure-eight. After this initial start-up, the actual test round really begins where sections with poor road conditions, uneven surfaces, bumps and other road obstacles need to be traversed. Loaded with bags of gravel, the truck repeatedly comes up against its limits along a kilometer-long test track – and that is precisely the purpose and intent of this exercise.
Bad Sections of Highway are Demonstrated
"We test the robustness of the vehicles and components under realistic conditions," explains Daniel Eiser, Project Manager at Formel D. Formel D test drivers therefore drive MAN Truck & Bus development vehicles on the customer's own testing grounds over test sections that simulate, for example, bad sections of highways, choppy federal roads or cobblestones roads.
Since the "shake-up route" places strain not only on the test trucks and buses but on the test drivers as well, the Formel D employee shift always has 30 minutes of test driving followed by a half hour break. Silvio Kramp, the evening shift supervisor at Formel D, says that "To recuperate, we often use the massage chair in our break room." Like the other drivers, Kramp appreciates the good team spirit and the working conditions. "Unlike the freight forwarding industry, there is no deadline pressure here, of getting from A to B in a specified time," Kramp explains.
We test the robustness of the vehicles and components.
Endurance Testing on Public Roads
In addition to torture-track testing, Formel D carries out endurance testing for its customers on public roads in Ingolstadt. "We selected the Ingolstadt location because of the suitable infrastructure," said Daniel Eiser. "We obtained a new site there with enough storage space where we can keep the vehicles safe overnight and on Sundays and holidays, not accessible from the outside, and monitored by camera."
As with tests done on the test track, each commercial vehicle also has a special route profile that the driver adheres to during the endurance runs. In addition to a specified distance on highways, federal roads and less frequently also in city traffic, cumulative elevation gain also plays an important role. Formel D experts record detailed results derived from the testing and transfer them, together with the data from the selected vehicle error memories, to the respective experts on the part of the customer at MAN. These include workshop foreman Christian Bossing, who emphasizes the "very congenial and forthright collaboration" with Formel D. Bossing and his colleagues make use of the findings derived from testing for development, in order to eliminate possible material defects and to generate improved product quality. Formel D additionally shares information with the customer in regular weekly meetings.
The most varied vehicle types, from busses to construction vehicles to long-haul vehicles.
30-Person Team
In order to assure the successful implementation of the project, Formel D deploys a 30-person team that, in addition to test drivers in Munich and Ingolstadt, comprises drivers for vehicle transfers, project coordinators, and administrative employees. "Because we test the most varied vehicle types, from busses to construction vehicles to long-haul vehicles, we engage experienced vehicle drivers with the appropriate expertise who can also recognize difficult weak points with their know-how", stressed Daniel Eiser. "In this way, the customer acquires objective assessments through us."
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Gemini Earn customers thought their money was safe — now it's gone
Emily Peck, author of Axios Markets
Photo Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios. Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
Customers who put their cash and cryptocurrency into Gemini Earn thought it was secure, akin to a savings account at a bank. "It sounded really safe," Peter Chen, a data scientist in San Diego, who started putting money in Earn in late 2021, told Axios.
Why it matters: Chen was especially reassured when Gemini customer service sent him an email and mentioned FDIC insurance — the protection that keeps bank deposits safe in the U.S. But his money, since converted to cryptocurrency, wasn't safe.
Chen put $17,995 into Earn, according to statements he shared — and he can't get it out. He is one of 340,000 customers who have $900 million locked up at Earn, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"I should've known better," he now says.
How it worked: Launched by the famed twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Earn promised to pay interest rates of as much as 8% to depositors.
"Lovin' the 8.05%," Chen messaged Axios back in February 2022 via Twitter. At the time, Chen compared that rate to what banks were paying on online savings accounts, around 1% — and saw a good deal.
He used dollars to buy Gemini's stablecoins, called GUSD, and then held them at Earn. The company would pay him interest on those holdings. Its website said you could withdraw your money at any time.
What happened: In June, Chen watched the collapse of another stablecoin — called luna — and got nervous. He sent an email to Gemini customer service, viewed by Axios, and asked: "Will something like this happen to GUSD? Is my money safe?"
A representative responded just 30 minutes later, but didn't directly answer the question: "All fiat currency held by Gemini to redeem your GUSD is held by our partner financial institutions in a secure account and is eligible for FDIC insurance." He referred Chen to a web page about the Gemini dollar.
Chen said he was reassured by the message.
But on Nov. 16, in the wake of the collapse of FTX, Earn froze withdrawals. Customers haven't been able to access their funds since then.
Worth noting: The FDIC in August warned five companies about making misleading statements about deposit insurance — that's the protection that keeps your money safe in the bank — though Gemini wasn't included.
Driving the news: Last week, the SEC filed a complaint against Gemini and its partner, Digital Currency Group's Genesis Global Capital, claiming that Earn violated the law by offering unregistered securities.
For the record: "Super lame," Tyler Winklevoss tweeted after the SEC charges were filed. Gemini is working on getting users their funds, he said. "This action does nothing to further our efforts and help Earn users get their assets back. Their behavior is totally counterproductive."
The company declined to comment to Axios.
But in response to a lawsuit filed by Earn customers, Gemini argues that customers knew about the risks.
"In enrolling in the Gemini Earn program, Plaintiffs acknowledged that their assets were leaving Gemini's custody and that they faced the risk of "'TOTAL LOSS,'" the filing says. (Chen said he wasn't aware. "They gave me the vague impression that it was FDIC-insured.")
More publicly, Gemini has blamed its partner Genesis for the situation.
Zoom out: There's a perception that crypto investors were wild, risk-taking, Lambo owners — or aspiring owners. Types who understood the wild ride they were on.
But many who put their money into Earn were of a different mindset. Not angling to become the next crypto millionaire — rather, just trying to earn high-single digits on savings.
"I just wanted a high yield," says Chen, emphasizing he wasn't about going "to the moon."
What they're saying: "You are seeing normal 'middle-class' folks, putting in life savings. Sometimes this is it. All of it," said Hee-Jean Kim, a lawyer at Kim & Serritella LLP, which filed a class action against Gemini at the end of December.
Kim said she'd spoken to hundreds of people who had their assets stuck at Earn; many with stories similar to Chen's. They thought their crypto was secure and safe.
And now many are blaming themselves for not seeing the writing on the wall. "There's a lot of victim-shaming feelings," she said.
Were you an Earn customer? We'd like to hear your story. Email: [email protected]


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So you bought a commercial property, applied a 1614D to remove the option to tax, you started work and ran out of money, what happens to VAT you have reclaimed?
The good news it you can keep it and zero rate the sale, provided..
For conversions, real and meaningful works must have been carried out before they have 'person converting' status. Judgement should be used to decide whether works are real and meaningful.
What can Nurses claim against tax?