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In 2010 The Interview Group conducted a landmark study on the current state of on-boarding, stay and exit interviews in Australia and New Zealand. The goal of this project was to understand whether these practices are being used to their full potential and, if not, to identify where the untapped value lies.
Three hundred and seventy four (374) organisations from a wide variety of sectors and with headcounts ranging from less than 200 to over 10,000 participated in the research by responding to a 75 question online survey. The research was advertised in the Australian Human Resources Institute magazine and through a broad email campaign to HR contacts throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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The collection of information on reasons for leaving provides a striking example of where value from the content is being missed. The research shows that only 16% of organisations distinguish between annoyances and true turnover drivers. This means that 84% of organisations do not have a clear understanding of what causes their staff to resign.
Organisations are also missing a great deal of value in the use of exit data. Key opportunities are the greater use of exit reports (both individual and aggregated reports) for analysis and manager development. Exit information is also vastly under-utilised as the primary guide for retention efforts with many organisations relying instead on staff survey data that is far less predictive of quit behaviour.
On-boarding and stay interview practices similarly reveal a great deal of scope for organisations to improve the returns they are receiving for their interviewing efforts.
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The 4th of July, 1776 – End of the Day for July 3, 2014
July 3rd, 2014 dewelch	Comments off
Tomorrow is July 4th, Independence Day here in the United States and it will be time to watch one of our favorite movies again — the musical entitled 1776. Originally a Broadway musical, the movie is quite good, too. The history isn't too badly fiddled with — although I can't imagine Adams, Franklin, Jefferson and Sherman dancing around singing loudly about who should write the Declaration of Independence and Mrs. Jefferson never made it to Philadelphia during that blazingly hot Summer. Still it gave me an entrance point into the history of our country and the men that founded it. If nothing else, the movie portrays them as men, not gods with their own trials, self-doubts and afflictions. John Adams knows that he is "obnoxious and disliked", but his desire for independence outweighs his desire to be loved. He had seen the Crown's injustices up close, living and working in Boston, and yet still believed in justice enough to defend the soldiers accused in the "Boston Massacre" when no one else would.
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The other striking lesson is how close the Continental Congress came to preventing the American Civil War 90 years later. The original Declaration had language banning slavery, even though Jefferson himself was a conflicted and confused slave owner at the time. Several southern states representatives demanded that that language be removed or they would forever bury the question for Independence from England. The language was removed and the die was cast for Fort Sumter, Bull Run and Appomattox Courthouse.
1776 led us to make sure to visit the birthplaces, homes and crypts of John and Abigail and their son John Quincy and his wife, Louisa. I have laid my hands on their crypts and wondered what drove them to accomplish all they did. After our return home from that trip, I read John's diaries and Rosanne read the letters between John and Abigail. We then shared our favorite parts back and forth as we read. I remembered standing in their original farmhouse and imagined young John Quincy running about, then moving next door to his parents to start his own family. We visited The Old Manse where John, Abigail and a host of other famous (in infamous) Adams' lived out their heritage. I stood where John suffered his fatal heart attack and stood in the bedroom where he died. It is hard to imagine such scenes so many years after they occurred, but on that trip we both felt we got to know the Adams' — and their impact on America — just a little bit better.
If you have a chance this weekend, find a copy of 1776 (hopefully the newer Director's Cut and not the horrible pan and scan version from the 1980's) and immerse yourself in the history of your country. You will find that the Founding Fathers were just as flawed as any man is today, but they still accomplished some very great things.
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Previously on End of the Day:
A night out at the Hollywood Bowl – End of the Day for July 2, 2014
End of the Day for June 2014
End of the Day for May 2014
End of the Day for April 2014
End of the Day for March 2014
End of the Day for February 2014
End of the Day for January 2014
My Word Gift Guide # 2: The Summer of 1787 by David O. Stewart
Changes in the office – End of the Day for January 17, 2014
All the world's a stage – The Magic of Theater — End of the Day for February 23, 2014
I Like This – July 7, 2010
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Summer Movie Night 5: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
June 22nd, 2014 dewelch	Comments off
It's Summer Vacation and time to catch up on some of the shows and movies we have been meaning to see. Life during the school year can be quite busy with both a college professor and a high school student in the house, so it is nice to settle in for an hour or more over dinner and enjoy a movie all together as a family.
Poking around Netflix some more, I came across this interesting French steampunk/fantasy film based on a comic book series from the 1970's. I tend to enjoy foreign films and the fantasy genre of this movie is also one of my delights. This is a high-budget production with excellent locations and special effects, but it also retains the feeling of being a comic book. Makeup, costumes and locations are modified to bring a feeling of the comic into the real world.
Most Americans will find the movie has a rather quirky sense of humor, but I expect this from French films in general and it is also something that helps the film stand apart from traditional American action-adventure-fantasy films. It make the film feel different while still remaining fun and interesting. I couldn't help to compare this movie to the recent TinTin adventure and I think that Adele Blanc-Sec actually comes out on top. the animation style of TinTin, along with its non-stop action sequences prevented me from connecting with the movie where in Adele Blanc-Sec the action was well-balanced and the life actors, although looking like comics, seemed more approachable than their animated TinTin counterparts.
Adèle Blanc-Sec, a journalist and travel writer of some fame, finds herself involved after returning fromEgypt, where she was searching for Ramesses II's mummified doctor/physician Patmosis. She wants to revive the mummy with the help of Espérandieu so the doctor can save her sister Agathe, who is comatose following an unfortunate tennis incident involving a hatpin. After a brief struggle with her nemesis, the mysterious Professor Dieuleveult, she retrieves the mummy and returns home. Her mission is complicated further by Esperandieu being on death row, having been blamed for the pterosaur's attacks, in lieu of Inspector Caponi and celebrity big game hunter Justin de Saint-Hubert having any success in taking down the beast itself. Andrej Zborowski, a researcher at the Jardin des Plantes who is enamored with Adèle, is able to lure the pterosaur into hiding. Adèle, riding the pterosaur, rescues Esperandieu moments before his execution. — Wikipedia
I prefer subtitles when watching films like this, as I like to hear the voices of the native actors, even if I don't understand them entirely. There is much to be gained from hearing the intonation and emotion in the voices. I also find that after a few minutes watching, I am "hearing" the subtitles in the actors voices. Of course, a subtitled film does mean you have to sit and watch the film and not try to do something else at the same time — much like a silent film.
I can highly recommend the Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec if you are looking for a fun, quirky romp to your summer evening. You can find it on Netflix, rent it via Amazon Instant Video or purchase the DVD.
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Summer Movie Night 02: The Adventures of TinTin (2011)
Summer Movie Night 04: A Midsummer Nights Dream (1999)
Summer Movie Night: Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
Movie Night: Frozen
Summer Movie Night 03: Despicable Me (2010)
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As is typical, Joseph saw Frozen a while ago with his Nana. They often go to movies together when he visits every 2 weeks or so. Of course, this means that Rosanne and I often miss seeing some movies we might like. Joseph spoke so well about Frozen, so I waned to make sure we got a chance to see it. I noticed it had been released on DVD recently and this usually means it is also available for online rental.
We had some time at home today as a family, so we rented Frozen through Amazon Instant Video and watched it on the big screen TV. It is very good. The story, music and animation all blend very well and create an enjoyable whole. I'm guessing we will probably watch it at least one more time during our rental period to catch whatever story and jokes we might have missed the first time.
Frozen (2013) Walt Disney Company
In "Frozen," fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey.
Starring:Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel
Previously in Movie Night:
A Midsummer Nights Dream (1999)
Despicable Me (2010)
The Adventures of TinTin (2011)
Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
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The high school year has only just started, but the Fall play has been chosen…A Midsummer Nights Dream. We have seen this play with our son before, most recently by the Independent Shakespeare Company in 2012, but we figured a quick refresher on the characters and story were in order before auditions this week.
This version, which an all-star cast is quite enjoyable. Set in Italy, in the late 1800's, it allows for gorgeous scenery for both the real world and the fairy world. The acting is excellent, especially Kevin Kline as bottom. Of course, you will see many other actors you know, including a young Christian Bale (long before his turn as Batman), Calista Flockheart from Ally McBeal, Rupert Evert, Michelle Pfeiffer and more.
Overall, this is an enjoyable way to spend an evening with a old, old friend.
Where to Watch A Midsummer Nights Dream (1999):
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We had a busy day today, so we wanted to kick back and relax a bit tonight. It was the first full day when we were ALL on vacation (although I did go and do a quick client call today). I had been wanting to see Despicable Me for a while, as my son had enjoyed it a lot when he saw it with his Nonna. Unfortunately, since he sees most movies with her, my wife and I miss seeing a lot of movies — hence only seeing this one 3 years after its release. (LAUGH)
I enjoyed the movie greatly. The animation was first rate and quite amazing. I lost myself in the story since the animation was so well done, cartoon-like, yes, but very realistic as well. It never intruded. The story is also top notch. There are some quite chuckles, a few outright belly laughs, but also quite touching. It held together well and came to a very satisfying end. Check it out if you haven't seen it.
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"A mysterious criminal mastermind has stolen one of the pyramids in Egypt, sparking a fit of jealous envy in evil genius Gru (Steve Carell), who hasn't managed to make headlines since he and his minions swiped the Times Square JumboTron years back. Ever since Gru was a little boy, he dreamed of going to the moon. Now, if Gru can just build a rocket and get his hands on a powerful shrink-ray, he can cement his reputation as the greatest thief who ever lived by stealing the Earth's satellite right out of the sky.:" – Fandango
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June 21st, 2013 dewelch	Comments off
Tonight's movie was TinTin, directed by Stephen Spielberg, produced with Peter Jackson and written by current Doctor Who producer, Steven Moffat. I was interested in the movie for a variety of reasons. There is the style of animation, which I can only describe as comic realism, the writer, director and producer involved and the fact that it looked like a fun romp. It was indeed that, although the ending was a bit unsatisfying, setting up for a possible sequel more than truly ending the film.
TinTin, and his creator, Hergé are much more well known in Europe, where they are a cultural phenomenon in most countries. There is an excellent documentary called "TinTin and I" that explores the history and impact of TinTin, too, if you can locate it to watch.
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More on TinTin, the original comics:
"The Adventures of Tintin (French: Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic albums created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi (1907–1983), who wrote under the pen name of Hergé. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in more than 50 languages and sales of more than 200 million copies as of 2003.[1]
The series first appeared in French on 10 January 1929 in Le Petit Vingtième, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le XXe Siècle. The success of the series saw the serialised strips published in Belgium's leading newspaper Le Soir and spun into a successful Tintin magazine. In 1950, Hergé created Studios Hergé, which produced the canonical series of twenty-four Tintin albums. The Adventures of Tintin have been adapted for radio, television, theatre, and film.
The series is set during a largely realistic 20th century. Its hero is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in the original French editions). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash and cynical Captain Haddock, the highly intelligent but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (French: Professeur Tournesol), and other supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (French: Dupont et Dupond). — Wikipedia.org
More information on TinTin:
The Adventures of TinTin (Movie 2011) on Wikipedia
TinTin.com
The Adventures of TinTin (Orignal Comics)
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Tonight's showing is Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage Of The Dawn Treader . We are big fans of the Narnia books and have enjoyed all the movies, so this was an easy choice to make. Now that we have a large HDTV and a combination BluRay DVD player and SmartTV device, it is incredibly easy to rent movies from Amazon.com and a variety of other sources. This convenience make it easy to chose a movie on the spur of the moment, something that helps insure we actually set aside some time for entertainment in our busy days.
"The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven high fantasy novels by C. S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children's literature and is the author's best-known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages.[1][2] Written by Lewis between 1949 and 1954, illustrated by Pauline Baynes and originally published in London between October 1950 and March 1956, The Chronicles of Narnia has been adapted several times, complete or in part, for radio, television, the stage, and film.
Set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts, and talking animals, the series narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of that world. Except in The Horse and His Boy, the protagonists are all children from the real world, magically transported to Narnia, where they are called upon by the lion Aslan to protect Narnia from evil and restore the throne to its rightful line. The books span the entire history of Narnia, from its creation in The Magician's Nephew to its eventual destruction in The Last Battle. — Wikipedia.org
More information on Narnia:
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Star Training & Assessing is Worksafe accredited to deliver EWP training and assessment in QLD. This nationally recognised unit of competency is designed to provide students with the ability to operate an elevated work platform (EWP) safely and arm them with the knowledge and skills required to obtain a 'National High Risk Work License, Class WP'. The national guidelines stipulate a WP licence is required for the use of all types of elevated work platforms with a boom reach of 11 metres and above.
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Face to face delivery. Current Work Health and Safety (QLD) legislation requires operators of (HRW) High Risk Work licence to complete formal theory and practical training. Once formal training is completed, informal training (logged experience operating the machine), including 40 nominal hours is then required under direct supervision. After these hours have been completed and verified by your supervisor/trainer, Star Training & Assessing must be notified to arrange the final written and practical assessment.
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Rubalcaba, Gonzalo , Cuban jazz pianist; b. Havana, Cuba, May 27, 1963. His father, Guillermo, was an acclaimed Cuban pianist who played with the orch. of innovator Enrique Jorrin; his grandfather, Jacobo, penned some of the most beloved danzones of Cuban ballroom society. Despite the U.S. embargo, friends used to smuggle records in and he heard American radio. While he studied classical music at the Amadeo Roldan Cons. in Havana, at home he listened to Art Tatum, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. By the time he was a teenager, he and friends had formed a jazz-oriented band. He eventually performed in Europe and South America. In 1985, Dizzy Gillespie heard Rubalcaba in Havana and pronounced him the greatest jazz pianist he had encountered in more than a decade. Gillespie tried to bring him to N.Y., but the State Department denied his visa. Wynton Marsalis, Charlie Haden and others lobbied in his favor, but several years passed. He played the Montreal Jazz Festival in 1992. When Gillespie died in January 1993, he was invited by Lorraine, Gillespie's widow, to attend the funeral as one of the pallbearers, and was allowed a visa to attend the funeral. Later that year, he played a concert at Lincoln Center to great critical acclaim. His move to the Dominican Republic in the mid-1990s made it possible for him to get paid for working in the U.S. (since he was a non-resident of Cuba). The fact that he has clung to his Cuban citizenship and refused to seek asylum in the U.S. has drawn vitriol from some reporters, audiences, anti-Castro lobbyists, and many Cuban émigrés. He moved his family to Fla. with the permission of the Cuban government. He made his Chicago-area debut 1997 at Ravinia.
Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba has every reason to think of himself as a stranger in a strange land in Florida, where he and his family now make their home.
When he settled in Fort Lauderdale in 1996, Rubalcaba incurred the wrath of Cuban exiles for his failure to denounce Fidel Castro. When he first performed in Miami, hundreds of Cuban American demonstrators greeted him with anti-Castro mud-slinging.
Rubalcaba is content to let his music mend fences. His trio, which includes bassist Jeff Chambers and drummer Ignacio Berroa, will be in concert Sunday as part of the 11th annual Earshot Jazz Festival. Tickets and information: 206-547-9787.
ONE OF jazz great Dizzy Gillespie's passions was Latin music. The legendary trumpeter particularly loved Afro-Cuban rhythms, which he incorporated into his bop sound during the late '40s. Because of his fascination with the infectious style of music, Gillespie visited Cuba many times over the years.
During a 1985 stop, Gillespie, who loved to discover new talent, saw an intriguing young artist performing in Havana – jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba. Rubalcaba, who was 22 at the time, was already an accomplished musician. Rubalcaba had honed his skills by studying classical piano from 1971 to 1983. By that point, he was touring Europe frequently.
Gillespie was impressed by Rubalcaba's considerable chops. He asked the pianist if he would play with him the following evening.
Rubalcaba performed with Gillespie the next night, and the pair hit it off. Gillespie invited Rubalcaba to perform in America on several occasions, but the trip was blocked each time. The first time Rubalcaba stepped on U.S. soil was in 1992, when a visa was granted so that he could attend Gillespie's funeral.
After recording six well-received studio albums, Rubalcaba crafted 1993's "Diz," a tribute to Gillespie. The album also gave tips of the cap to bop giants Charlie Parker and Charles Mingus. Rubalcaba revamped a number of jazz standards by reharmonizing chord structures and adding his own dense style to the mix.
Rubalcaba earned notice in the States. By 1996, he had established residency in Florida.
The prolific performer is touring behind his latest album, "Supernova." The title of the disc belies its content. "Supernova" is a spare, introspective effort. In the past Rubalcaba, who will play Friday and Saturday at the American Theatre in Hampton, has incorporated many notes into his music.
That initial encounter with Gillespie apparently had a huge impact. "Supernova" is full of irresistible rhythms, loads of heart, and a subtlety that has been missing from much of the pianist's music.


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Man killed in Massachusetts shark attack, first since 1936
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A man who was swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has died after he was attacked by a shark, local officials say, making it the state's first fatal shark attack in more than 80 years.
The incident happened at about 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday when the man was swimming near Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, a town on Cape Cod. Several people on the beach witnessed the attack.
Police said the man suffered serious injuries and CPR was performed at the beach, but he was later pronounced dead at Cape Cod Hospital. The victim was identified as 26-year-old Arthur Medici from Revere.
There was no immediate word on the type of shark involved in Saturday's attack, but it marks the first time since 1936 that someone has been killed by a shark in Massachusetts. It's also the first fatal attack in the United States since April 2015.
On average, sharks kill about 6 people worldwide per year, according to the International Shark Attack File at the University of Florida. At least 6 people were reported to have died in shark attacks in 2017.
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Iranian newspaper printing began in 1836, but the first notable publication, Vaghaye-e-Etefaghiyeh, first appeared in 1847. It was largely based on translations from the European and Turkish press and was subsequently the first newspaper to be subject to the censorship of the ruling authorities. However, the majority of early Iranian newspapers were overwhelmingly supportive of the government.
By the time of the Persian Constitutional Revolution in 1907, the print media in Iran had rapidly developed, with an estimated 84 publications available in the country. Newspapers had also begun to reflect diverse Iranian political opinions and affiliations. Press freedom, however, was compromised by the influence and interference of foreign powers, notably Britain and Russia, in Iranian affairs, as well as by the onset of World War I.
The Pahlavi government consolidated its power throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and simultaneously increased its control over the domestic press. Between 1925 and 1941, the number of Iranian newspapers declined from 150 to around 50, while the first efforts to establish a broadcast mass media system were put in place. In 1940, Radio Tehran was launched, broadcasting for eight hours per day. The Pahlavi state briefly attempted to ban the reception of foreign radio broadcasts, which ultimately proved unfeasible.
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After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the Iranian media environment became even more state-dominated and repressive. In the first ten years following the revolution, there was a large-scale arrest and execution campaign against journalists who had supported the Pahlavi regime. Judges were able to prescribe sentences ranging from imprisonment and flogging to death sentences. Criticisms of Islam, the revolution or government officials, in addition to the publication of 'false news', were criminalized. During 1979 alone, around 30 newspapers were banned for not advocating Islamic values or the 'goals of the revolution'. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) corporation was also established, replacing the National Iranian Television and Radio network, to censor all broadcast content deemed damaging to Islam or the ruling establishment.
As the Pahlavi state had attempted previously, the Islamic Republic also tried to minimize the influence of foreign media products. State television throughout the 1970s and 1980s primarily aired Islamic programming designed to promote the religious legitimacy of the Iranian leadership, to the extent that it was labelled 'Mullahvision' by disgruntled domestic viewers because of its repetitive content.
When satellite technology was introduced in 1993, foreign programming initially proved hugely popular among Iranian audiences who appreciated the diversity and choice. In response, and to guard against the potential 'moral depravity' of foreign broadcasts, the Iranian government outlawed satellite dishes in 1995 (a law that officially remains in place), but Iranian audiences quickly devised strategies to circumvent the ban.
The internet was introduced in 1993, but has since been tightly regulated by the state. Nevertheless, such technological advancements by the end of the 20th century saw Iranians becoming increasingly exposed to alternative news sources. Domestic press regulations were also relaxed in 2000, with amendments to the country's 1986 Press Law allowing for 'constructive criticism' of the state and officials, as long as this served the 'best interest of the community'.
When President Mohammad Khatami came to power in 1997, there were signs that a more pluralistic press environment would be tolerated. Licenses were immediately restored to several banned publications such as Jahan-e Eslam, a radical newspaper published by the Supreme Leader's brother, which had previously been outlawed for two and a half years. A journalist's union was also established, and by the end of 1997, a more outspoken and critical press was emerging. However, this phenomenon was ultimately short-lived, as by the summer of 1998, Supreme Leader Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei once again sought greater media control and labelled the country's newly outspoken outlets as "a dangerous, creeping cultural movement". He ordered Khatami to re-close several publications, threatening to intervene personally otherwise.
The early 21st century media environment fluctuated between periods of relative openness and restriction. However, any initial optimism was ultimately quashed following the events of the 2009 Iranian presidential election protests, which prompted a government crackdown on dissenting media voices. Foreign journalists were temporarily expelled and a mass arrest campaign was undertaken to target domestic reporters. The government of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also sought to dramatically cut subsidies underpinning the country's more liberal newspapers.
Since the 2013 election of President Hassan Rouhani, most observers attest that the contemporary media environment is less restrictive, however censorship and online surveillance remains pervasive, and media outlets are routinely closed if they are deemed to have crossed any of the numerous journalistic red lines.
Iran's media environment is repressive and closely controlled, and ranks 169th in Reporters Without Borders' 2016 World Press Freedom Index. The Iranian constitution, amended in 1989, states that 'publications and the press have freedom of expression except when it is detrimental to the fundamental principles of Islam or the rights of the public'. The exceptions to this freedom are outlined by Iran's press law and penal code. The press law, enacted in 1986 and amended in 2000, stipulates that publications must observe Islamic teachings and act in the best interest of the community, but otherwise permits freedom of expression. The penal code, however, criminalizes 'propaganda' against the Iranian state, permits death sentences for those who insult Islam and stipulates flogging and jail terms for those who intentionally foster 'public unease or anxiety' or spread false rumours.
Censorship is widespread, and in 2015, the state was ranked as the 7th most censored country in the world by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Print media is subject to state interference, broadcasted material on terrestrial television continues to be monitored and censored by IRIB, while millions of websites, including news portals and social networks, are officially blocked. Proxy networks are becoming more popular among the Iranian population and, in 2014, Rouhani acknowledged that online censorship was ineffective, likening it to a "wooden sword". However, despite stating that censorship and media restrictions would be relaxed during his tenure, he has yet to enact significant reforms in this regard.
Iran also has a notorious reputation for imprisoning its journalists. In 2009, Iran became the world's leading jailer of journalists, according to the CPJ, and has ranked highly in its annual top ten list ever since. In 2016, the country was estimated to be holding eight journalists in prison, a marked decrease on recent years. Those who remain incarcerated include Mohammad Kaboudvand, editor of the weekly Kurdish publication Payam-e-Mardom, which has since been banned. Kaboudvand was arrested in 2007 and charged with acting against national security and spreading propaganda against the state. He was sentenced to 11 years' imprisonment and has since undergone several hunger strikes to protest for visitation rights and in an attempt to fight new charges being brought against him.
Isa Saharkhiz, a journalist and former head of the press department at the Ministry of Culture, was first arrested in 2009 for 'spreading propaganda' and released in 2013. He was imprisoned once again for 'insulting Iranian officials' in 2014 and released after 21 months. In April 2017, he was imprisoned for a third time and ordered to serve another year in jail for 'insulting the former president'.
In 2015, freelance journalist and blogger Saeed Pourheydar was sentenced to five years' in prison for 'insulting the Supreme Leader' and publishing false information online. Pourheydar had previously written for several reformist media outlets based both within Iran and abroad, having lived in the United States from 2010 to 2014. He had also been arrested twice in the aftermath of the 2009 Iranian presidential election. Also in early 2015, cartoonist Atena Farghadani was sentenced to over 12 years' in prison for publishing artwork on Facebook that was deemed insulting to members of parliament and the Supreme Leader. Following an international campaign against her sentence, Farghadani was released from prison in May 2016. Foreign journalists operating in Iran have also faced state repression and arrest. The most notable recent example is American journalist Jason Rezaian, who worked as the Washington Post's Tehran correspondent but was imprisoned from 2014 to early 2016 on charges of espionage.
Media outlets that are relatively independent or advocate an overly reformist slant are often forcibly closed down by the Iranian judiciary, which falls under the Supreme Leader. In 2015, the newspaper Mardom-e-Emrooz was shut down after its front page expressed solidarity with victims of the Charlie Hebdo shooting in France, while reformist newspaper Ghanoon's license was suspended in 2016, following a complaint from the Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) about its 'intent to disrupt public opinion'.
IRIB, the head of which is appointed by the Supreme Leader, has a monopoly over terrestrial broadcasting in Iran. It operates 12 national, 33 provincial, two internet and ten international broadcast channels. Television is the most popular medium in the country, with an estimated 80 per cent of citizens relying on television as their primary news source.
Despite being officially banned, satellite dishes are popular among Iranian households to access foreign broadcasts. In 2016, officials destroyed 100,000 dishes as part of the government's latest crackdown, however Rouhani himself has acknowledged that the ban is increasingly ineffective, especially in light of online streaming and advancements in satellite technology.
IRIB's most significant channels are as follows:
IRIB TV 1 – Founded in 1958 as a private enterprise and nationalized just over a decade later. IRIB TV 1 is the state's flagship channel and airs a variety of entertainment programming and talk shows, in addition to popular news broadcasts.
IRIB TV 3 – Established in 1993 as IRIB's third channel, specifically targeting young viewers with its focus on entertainment and sports broadcasting. The channel also hosts 'Navad', IRIB's most popular production, which mainly serves as a football-based talk show but also incorporates aspects of politics and societal issues.
Al-Alam – Arabic-language news channel launched in 2003, with the intention of targeting Arab viewers with Iranian political and religious rhetoric. The channel has provoked hostile reactions from Saudi Arabia and affiliated Arab states. In 2014, the station was taken off air by Arab satellite broadcasters in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, while in 2015, an Emirati minister accused the channel of spreading 'false news'.
Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) – 24-hour rolling news channel established in 1999. The channel also features talk shows and broadcasts worldwide.
IRIB Quran – Religious channel launched in 2005 that broadcasts worldwide.
IRIB 3 TV channel. Photo Flickr
Al-alam TV Channel. Photo Flickr
Press TV – Established in 2007 as a 24-hour English-language news, talk show and documentary station broadcasting worldwide. It airs content designed to promote Iran's political ideology and hosts a variety of international popular figures to appeal to regional audiences. In 2012, the channel's license to broadcast in the UK was revoked following an investigation into the 2010 airing of a confession from imprisoned journalist Maziar Bahari, which had been extracted under duress.
Like television, IRIB holds a monopoly over radio broadcasts in Iran. IRIB's most notable national stations include Sarasary, which serves as the main state radio station, also known as Radio Iran, airing news and talk shows. Javan is a youth-orientated station that broadcasts Iranian music. Payam airs a mixture of news and music programming with a focus on urban citizens, mainly in Tehran. Maaref is a cultural station based in the city of Qom, with a particular emphasis on religious content. Finally, Quran Radio airs religious verses and recitations.
Iran has a competitive press environment, with over 50 national daily publications. Reliable circulation figures are difficult to obtain, but those with the largest reach tend to be editorially conservative or state-operated. A selection of major daily newspapers includes:
Kayhan – Established in 1943, with an extremely conservative editorial tone. Since 1979, the publication has served as a mouthpiece for the Supreme Leader, who also appoints the newspaper's managing editor. Kayhan enjoys privileged access to the Iranian judiciary and security officials, and is considered one of the country's most influential newspapers.
Resalat – First published in 1985 and owned by the conservative Resalat Foundation. The newspaper publishes political, cultural and social news that reflect its traditionalist, religious values.
Resalat Newspaper. Photo Flickr
Iran – Government-operated newspaper published by the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) since 1995. The newspaper has twice been closed down, first in 2006, after the publication of a cartoon deemed offensive to the country's Azeri community, leading to the arrest of the cartoonist, and again in 2013, after allegations of false reporting.
Shargh – Founded in 2003 and considered one of the most popular reformist newspapers in Iran. During the first decade of its publication, the newspaper was closed down on four separate occasions after violating press regulations, and has since adopted a more neutral editorial stance. Iranian authorities regularly arrest the newspaper's employees, with Reporters Without Borders citing three examples of Shargh-affiliated journalists detained in 2016, including the former political editor.
Aftab Yazd – Launched as a national newspaper in 2000, after previously having been restricted to its local province. Aftab Yazd is often critical of the conservative factions of the Iranian government and adopts stances that reflect prominent moderate clerics.
Mardomsalari – Official publication of the Democracy Party of Iran (Mardomsalari). During the 2009 presidential elections, the newspaper openly supported opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi and was fiercely critical of the government crackdown against the resulting protests. The newspaper has since relaxed its tone following government warnings.
Tehran Times – Established in 1979 as the country's first English-language daily. It follows a conservative editorial line and invites contributions from international writers in an effort to boost its overseas appeal.
The mass protests of 2009 were dubbed by many Western observers as a 'Twitter revolution', with reports of activists using social media, email, blogs and SMS messages to coordinate demonstrations, and mobilize and locate support. In recent years there has been a growing tendency to downplay the importance of online and mobile communication in the events of 2009, with new research arguing that word of mouth was the most influential mobilization tool, while online activities left a digital trail that could be exploited by the security services.
Nevertheless, since 2009, major social media platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook have been blocked in Iran. Many Iranian citizens still access the sites and operate profiles via proxy networks, although due to the official ban accurate usage statistics are difficult to obtain. In a seemingly contradictory practice, Supreme Leader Khomeini has a Twitter account, and the president has accounts on both Twitter and Facebook, as do other high-profile Iranian officials including Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.
In 2014, the Iranian authorities also blocked several mobile messaging platforms, including WhatsApp and Viber, after several people were arrested for sending insulting messages about Iranian officials and the Supreme Leader. The relatively new instant messaging service Telegram has since gone on to become the most popular permitted platform in Iran, with an estimated 20 million users in 2015. Instagram is also popular, having so far avoided official sanction.
Content posted to social media platforms and blogs is heavily monitored and the authorities impose severe penalties on those who express too much criticism or dissent online. Iranian artist Hadi Heidari was arrested in November 2015, after posting a cartoon on Facebook in solidarity with victims of the Paris terror attacks. He was released in April 2016. Also in April 2016, journalist Mohammad Fathi was sentenced to 444 lashes for publishing an article on his blog that criticized the municipal government. Hossein Maleki, a blogger who helped other citizens circumvent online censorship regulations, was released in May 2016, having being held since 2009.
One of the most distinctive aspects of the Iranian media environment is the plethora of news agencies that have emerged since the introduction of the internet. The major news agencies are as follows:
Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) – Iran's official news agency has been in operation in some form since 1934, and was one of the first news platforms to migrate online in 1997. It often serves as the mouthpiece for official government statements and publishes in eight different languages.
Mehr News Agency – Established in 2003 as a private news agency owned by the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization (IIDO). Its managing director is Ali Asgari, who also heads the Tehran Times.
Fars News Agency. Photo Fars News Agency
Fars News Agency – Established in 2003 as a semi-official state news agency affiliated to the IRGC. It offers content in Farsi, Arabic, English and Turkish. The agency has a reputation for its conservative, hardline editorial stance but also for occasional outlandish reporting and conspiracy theories. In 2014, it reported that an 'alien/extraterrestrial intelligence agenda' was driving the US government's domestic and international policy.
Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) – Founded in 1999 as a news portal operated by Iranian students. Originally with a remit for academic and university news, ISNA has since expanded to cover national and international topics. It is considered a more independent and moderate platform than IRNA.
Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA) – Founded in 2003 as a news agency dedicated to the country's workforce, operating under the auspices of the Worker's House, a labour union established by the government. This news agency is considered relatively close to the Iranian reformist movement.
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"Company" means Avon Material Supplies Limited (company no. 02808339) with its registered office at Suite 5, Brightwater House, Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1AP and includes the Group Companies;
"Contract" means the contract entered into between the Company and the Customer based on these conditions;
"Customer" means the company or person that has requested the hire of Skip from the Company;
"Environmental Laws" means all directives, statutes, ordinances, byelaws, regulations and codes of practice for the protection of the environment or the regulation or control of environmental hazards or pollution having the force of law in England and Wales;
"Group Companies" means Commercial Recycling (Southern) Limited (company no. 06594786), Avon Material Supplies (Holdings) Limited (company no. 08179185), Avon Material Supplies (Transport) Limited (company no. 07659774), and Avon Material Supplies (Plant Hire) Limited (company no. 03830153);
"Hazardous Waste" means any waste materials with one or more hazardous properties that are hazardous to health or the environment as defined under Environmental Laws or as determined by governmental authority in England and Wales from time to time;
"Site" means the site or location to where the Skip is to be delivered at the request of the Customer;
"Skip" means the skip or container that has been hired from the Company by or for the Customer.
Basis of the Contract
The Contract between the Company and the Customer shall come into effect only upon the Company having accepted in writing an order from the Customer or an acknowledgement by the Customer of the Company's quotation or estimate provided that in the absence of such written acceptance the Contract based solely upon these conditions and excluding any alternative, amended or different terms and conditions presented by the Customer shall come into effect upon delivery of the Skip to or collection of the Skip by the Customer.
Any quotation or estimate given by the Company is an indication given in good faith and shall not become binding unless confirmed by the Company in writing.
All prices quoted are based on information available at the date of quotation, and the Company reserves the right to vary prices at any time without notice prior to accepting an order from the Customer.
The Contract made between the Company and the Customer shall incorporate and be subject to these conditions. No variation to these conditions shall be binding unless agreed in writing between the authorised representatives of the Company and the Customer prior to the date of the Contract.
The Company reserves the right to make any changes in the specification of the Skip which are required to conform with any applicable safety or other statutory requirements.
The term of hire for any Skip is strictly that set out in the Company's quotation or confirmation of order. Hire in excess thereof is only acceptable with the Company's written permission and will incur additional hire charges.
Where the hire of Skip is to a Customer who is an individual and the hire would otherwise be covered by any legislation protecting the rights of consumers, the duration of the hire shall not exceed three months, and the hire of Skip will not therefore be covered by such legislation.
Nothing in the Contract shall exclude or limit any statutory rights of the Customer which may not be excluded or limited due to the Customer acting as a consumer. Any provision which would be void under any consumer protection or other legislation shall, to that extent only, be deemed excluded from the Contract and shall have no force or effect.
Skip use while on hire where not located on private property
The Customer undertakes with respect to a Skip delivered by the Company to be placed other than on private property that:
the permission of the Highways Authority (or other authority from whom permission for locating the Skip must be sought) has been duly obtained and a relevant permit or licence issued;
the said permission shall be kept in force by the extension or renewal of the permit or licence as necessary until either the Skip is removed or until the expiry of three working days after notice is received by the Company to remove the Skip;
the Customer shall ensure the observation and performance at all times of all AMS Skip Hire : Version 1 (Aug 2018) of the conditions subject to which the aforesaid permission or licence is granted and in particular shall ensure that, where it is located on a public highway, the Skip is properly lit throughout the hours of darkness;
the Customer shall not remove the Skip from the place where it is deposited without first obtaining both the written permission of the Company and the written permission or licence of the relevant authority;
the Customer shall ensure that, at the time of collection by or on behalf of the Company, there is a clear space at one end of the Skip of not less than 10 metres to give the collecting vehicle sufficient access for uplift and removal. In the event that it proves impracticable to deposit the Skip at the site to which it is to be delivered or to collect the Skip because of inadequate access to it, the Customer shall be liable to pay the Company the abortive delivery or collection costs incurred.
Warranties and undertakings given by Customer
The Customer warrants that:
it shall take reasonable care of the Skip and only use it for its proper purpose in a safe and correct manner and shall notify the Company immediately after any loss and/or damage to the Skip;
it shall ensure that any person directed or permitted to use the Skip is proficient to do so and, where the Skip is of a type for which formal qualification for the operator is required, shall ensure that such qualification is valid and up-to-date. The Customer shall provide the Company with copies of operator qualifications and certification upon request;
it shall take adequate and proper measures to protect the Skip from theft, damage and/or other risks;
where the Skip is to be used at one location only, it shall notify the Company of any change of the location of the Skip;
it shall ensure that the location specified by the Customer for delivery of the Skip is capable of being accessed by a heavy goods vehicle without undue difficulty and without causing damage to the vehicle, to the Skip, to the Customer's own property or to the property owned or in the possession of any third party (including without limitation damage to kerbs, grass verges, pavements and roadways, and drainage apparatus);
it shall permit the Company at all reasonable times to inspect the Skip including procuring access to any property where the Skip is situated;
it shall keep the Skip at all times in its possession and control and shall not remove the Skip from the United Kingdom without the prior written consent of the Company;
it shall not continue to use the Skip where it has been damaged and shall notify the Company immediately if the Skip is involved in an accident resulting in damage to the Skip, other property and/or injury to any person;
the Skip shall be returned by the Customer in good working order and condition (fair wear and tear only excepted);
0 no fire or other burning of the contents of the Skip shall occur;
corrosive or noxious substances, acids, liquid cement or concrete shall not be deposited in the Skip;
any waste material to be removed or disposed of in the Skip does not come within the definition of or is mixed in with Hazardous Waste unless otherwise agreed by the Company in writing, and where the Company has given such agreement, the Customer shall ensure that the Hazardous Waste is deposited and secured in the Container in strict accordance with the Company's instructions;
all activities undertaken by it which may be subject to regulation by virtue the Environmental Laws are fully compliant with the legislation and do not detrimentally affect the compliance of the Company with the said legislation or in any way render the Company liable under the Environmental Laws as may be in force at any time during the period of the hire of the Skip;
the Skip is not filled above the level of the sides thereof. In the event that the Company is unable to collect the Skip owing to overloading, the Customer shall pay to the Company the abortive costs of collection;
if the Skip is returned in a damaged, unclean and/or defective state (fair wear and tear only excepted), the Customer shall be liable to pay the Company for the cost of any repair and/or cleaning required to return the Skip to a condition fit for re-hire, and the Customer will continue to pay the hire charges until such repairs and/or cleaning have been completed;
it shall pay to the Company the replacement cost on a new for old basis of Skip which is lost, stolen and/or damaged beyond economic repair while on hire less the amount paid to the Company under any policy of insurance taken out in accordance with these conditions. The Customer shall further pay to the Company the hire charges for the Skip until the Company has been AMS Skip Hire : Version 1 (Aug 2018) paid the amount representing the replacement cost of the Skip.
Notwithstanding any other provision in the Contract, the Customer undertakes to comply strictly with all notices published by the Company from time to time (including notices displayed at the Company's offices or shown on its website) regarding the use of the Skip by the Customer including without limitation the type and nature of the waste that can be deposited in the Skip.
The Customer undertakes that it shall comply at all times with all Environmental Laws that apply to the use of the Skip including without limitation the depositing and disposal of waste material in the Skip.
Indemnities given by Customer
The Customer shall indemnify the Company in respect of all losses suffered by the Company as a consequence of:
it requiring the Company or its subcontractors to use their vehicles to deliver or collect the Skip to an off-road location and damage is caused to the vehicle, to the Skip, to the property of any third party or to any of its own property, including damage to road margins and pavements unless the damage is caused by the negligence of the driver of such vehicle;
damage to or loss of the Skip while on hire to the Customer which shall include damage howsoever caused but excepting only fair wear and tear;
all claims for injuries to persons or damage to property arising out of use of the Skip while on hire, save only in the case of death or injury to any person caused through the negligence of the Company;
any breach of the Contract (including without limitation and breach of these conditions, the undertakings in Clause 3 or the warranties in Clause 4) by the Customer.
Limitation of liability of the Company
All warranties, representations, terms, conditions and duties implied by law relating to fitness, quality and/or adequacy are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
If the Company is found to be liable in respect of any loss or damage to the Customer's property, the extent of its liability will be limited to the reasonable cost of repairs or, at the option of the Company, the cost of replacing the property so damaged.
The Company shall have no liability to the Customer if any monies due in respect of the hire of a Skip have not been paid in full by the due date for payment.
The Customer shall give the Company a reasonable opportunity to remedy any matter for which the Company is liable before the Customer incurs any costs and/or expenses in remedying in the matter itself. If the Customer fails or omits to do this, the Company shall have no liability to the Customer.
The Company shall have no liability to the Customer to the extent that the Customer is covered by any policy of insurance, and the Customer shall ensure that its insurers waive any and all rights of subrogation they may have against the Company.
The Company shall have no liability to the Customer for any consequential losses (including loss of profits and /or damage to goodwill), economic and /or other similar losses, special damages and indirect losses or for business interruption, loss of business or loss of opportunity.
The Company will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure the Skip arrives when the Customer requires delivery. Any times given by the Company are approximate only, and the Company shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Skip howsoever caused. Time for delivery of the Skip shall not be of the essence unless previously agreed in writing by the Company.
The Company shall not in any event be liable to the Customer or be deemed to be in breach of the Contract by reason of any delay in performing or any failure to perform any of its obligations in relation to the Contract if the delay or failure is due to any cause beyond the Company's reasonable control.
Nothing in the Contract shall exclude or limit the liability of the Company for death or personal injury due to its negligence or any other liability which it is not permitted to exclude or limit as a matter of law.
0 Where the hire of the Skip is deemed to be a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions Restrictions on Statements Order 1976), the statutory rights of the Customer are not affected by these Conditions.
The price quoted by the Company is exclusive of VAT and any other taxes and the cost of delivery and any other matters all of which may be charged in addition. In the event of any variation to the order placed by the Customer, the Company shall be entitled to adjust the price to reflect the costs involved and to adjust delivery dates as appropriate.
Payment for the hire of the Skip and all applicable delivery charges shall be in advance save only where the Company has agreed with the Customer in writing AMS Skip Hire : Version 1 (Aug 2018) that payment shall be on credit terms. Unless such terms, agreed as aforesaid, state differently, payment shall be made within 30 days of the date of the Company's invoice.
Any payment made by the Customer in respect of the hire of a Skip shall be deemed conclusive proof of the Company's entitlement to payment in full for the relevant invoice, and this shall be treated by the Customer as an admission accordingly.
Time for payment by the Customer shall be of the essence of the Contract.
The Company shall be entitled to charge the Customer interest on all amounts that remain unpaid beyond the due date at the rate (and including costs) prescribed by the Late Payment of Commercials Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
If there is any evidence that the Customer is insolvent, then without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Company, the Company shall be entitled to:
terminate the Contract and/or suspend any further deliveries to the Customer;
charge the Customer interest (both before and after judgment) on the amount unpaid at the rate (and including costs) prescribed by the Late Payment of Commercials Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
7 In the event that the Company issues legal proceedings for the recovery of any monies due to it, the Customer hereby agrees to indemnify the Company in respect of all legal costs incurred by the Company including costs incurred with its solicitors on a solicitor and own client basis.
Termination by notice
If the period of hire of the Skip is of a fixed duration, the Customer shall not be entitled to terminate the Contract before the expiry of that period unless agreed to by the Company in writing.
If the period of hire of the Skip is not of a fixed duration, the Customer may terminate the Contract upon giving the Company any agreed period of notice.
If no period of notice has been agreed or specified, the Customer shall be entitled to terminate the hire of the Skip by giving not less than 3 days' notice in writing to the Company.
The Company may terminate the Contract at any time by giving written notice of termination to the Customer.
If the Customer:
fails to make any payment to the Company when due;
breaches the terms of the Contract and, where the breach is capable of remedy, has not remedied the breach within 14 days of receiving notice requiring the breach to be remedied;
persistently breaches the terms of the Contract;
provides incomplete, materially inaccurate or misleading facts and/or information in connection with the Contract;
pledges, charges or creates any form of security over any Skip on hire;
ceases or threatens to cease to carry on business or proposes to compound with its creditors, applies for an interim moratorium in respect of claims and/or proceedings or, being an individual, has a bankruptcy petition presented against him, or, being a company, has a winding up order made against it, has a receiver, administrator or administrative receiver appointed over all or any of its assets, has an attachment order made against it, or any distress, execution or other legal process is levied on any of its property;
appears reasonably to the Company to be about to suffer any of the above events, then the Company shall have the right without prejudice to any other remedies to exercise any or all of the rights set out in Clause 9.2 below.
If any of the events set out in Clause 9.1 occur in relation to the Customer then:
the Company may enter without prior notice any premises of the Customer (or premises of third parties with their consent) where a Skip on hire is located and repossess the Skip;
the Company may withhold further performance of the Contract;
the Company may suspend the Contract without liability to the Customer, provided that the Company at its absolute discretion may lift such suspension whereupon the Contract will continue in accordance with its terms but subject to such modifications thereto as the Company may reasonably require in order to prevent any further cause for suspension or termination of the Contract.
the Company may cancel or terminate the Contract and/or any other contract with the Customer without liability to the Customer;
all monies owed by the Customer to the Company shall immediately become due and payable.
Any repossession of a Skip on hire shall not affect the Company's right to recover AMS Skip Hire : Version 1 (Aug 2018) from the Customer any monies due under the Contract and/or any damages in respect of any prior breach.
Upon termination of the Contract, the Customer shall immediately return the Skip to the Company or make the Skip available for collection by the Company and shall pay all arrears for hire charges and any other sums payable under the Contract.
Risk and title to Skips
Risk in the Skip will pass immediately to the Customer when the Skip leaves the physical possession or control of the Company or its agent.
Risk in the Skip hired will not pass back to the Company from the Customer until the Skip is back in the physical possession of the Company or its agent. This shall apply even if the Company has agreed to cease charging for the hire of the Skip.
Title in the Skip hired remains at all times with the Owner. The Customer has no right, title or interest in the Skip except that it is hired to the Customer in accordance with the Contract.
The Customer must not deal with the title or any interest in the Skip hired, including without limitation the sale, assignment, mortgaging, pledging, charging, securing, hiring, exercising a lien over and/or lending of the Skip.
The Company may provide insurance in respect of the Skip hired at additional cost to the Customer. Alternatively, the Company may require the Customer to insure the Skip on such reasonable terms and for such responsible risk as the Company may specify. In the event that the Customer for any reason makes a claim on such insurance in respect of the Skip, the proceeds of the claim shall be held by the Customer in trust for the Company and be paid to the Company on demand. The Customer must not compromise any claim in respect of the Skip and/or any associated insurance without the written consent of the Company.
If any term or provision in these conditions shall be held to be illegal or unenforceable in whole or in part under any enactment or rule of law, such term or provision or part shall to that extent be deemed not to form part of these conditions, but the validity and enforceability of the remainder of these conditions shall not be affected.
The waiver by or failure of the Company to perform or require the performance of any of these conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of the Company's rights to future performance of such conditions, and the Customer's obligations in respect of future performance shall continue in full force and effect.
The Contract shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales, and the parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
In any legal proceedings between the Company and the Customer, the certificate of a duly authorised representative of the Company as to date of delivery of the Skip and the date of its collection shall be conclusive evidence of the facts stated therein.
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Rorts and Rip-Offs
The guide to protect your money from fraud, phishing and scams
Publisher: WILKINSON PUBLISHING
Imprint: WILKINSON PUBLISHING
By Tom Ravlic
Stock: 277 in stock
Format: Paperback (234.00mm X 153.00mm) Weight: 280g
Categories: Society & social sciences [J]Society & culture: general [JF]Ethical issues & debates [JFM]Economics, finance, business & management [K]Finance & accounting [KF]Finance [KFF]Banking [KFFK]
Australians are still reeling from the revelations of the royal commission chaired by Kenneth Hayne QC into the misconduct by advisers, banks and the priority placed on profit rather than principle by Australia's largest businesses. Scandals keep surfacing, banks keep apologising and regulators keep talking tough and pursuing cases through courts. The financial institutions, however, are not the only source of rorting and ripping off that consumers face.
That year of bankers, brokers and corrupted processes did not focus on other areas in which Australians are exposed to risks of rorts and rip offs that may be regarded as bad – if not worse – than the misdeeds committed to satiate the lust for cash that were unveiled to Australians in the year-long theatrical extravaganza that was the Hayne Royal Commission.
Hackers in hoodies, fake lovers on dating sites, providers of illegal financial or tax advice and promoters of dud investment schemes are complicit in drawing vulnerable people into their web of misery that results in serious financial loss.
Tom Ravlic, the author of Vulture City – How Our Bankers Got Rich on Swindles, looks at the consumer landscape and draws on case studies, government reports and his own experience over a quarter of a century in dealing with financial services professionals to provide readers with insight into the techniques and sleight of hand used by crooks, charlatans and thieves to siphon funds from honest, hard -working Australians. The book also offers tips and strategies to minimise the risk of becoming a victim.
Tom Ravlic is an investigative journalist, author and academic with more than 23 years' experience in reporting on and analysing politics and regulatory affairs for local and international media. He cut his teeth with almost a decade of journalism writing about accounting and finance and breaking stories for a range of print and online publications including metropolitan newspapers, business magazines, professional journals and overseas newsletters. Tom returned to journalism in September 2016 after spending 12 years in the finance sector in various roles dealing predominantly with regulatory and policy analysis, corporate governance, government relations and risk management. Tom's expertise has been recognised in recent years with casual academic appointments to teach audit and assurance as well as assist in curriculum development. His work has been published in Retail Banker International, Card International, The Accountant, the Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Mail, Crikey, The Saturday Paper and domestic and international professional journals. Tom is a fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants and FINSIA. He is the author of Vulture City: How Our Bankers Got Rich on Swindles (2019).
* The ACCC has reported an increase in methods and incidents of fraud, theft, etc over a decade, this is a much-needed book for many Australians to help them become aware of the risks of fraud and arms them with knowledge and questions to ask to protect themselves.
* Investigative journalist and accounting expert Tom Ravlic turns his attention to the various actors in these ongoing financial dramas and asks: who are these people cheating Australians? He explores what regulators and legislators must do in order to bring the finance sector to heel. Tom also offers some tips on seeking reliable advisers.
* Comprehensive introduction to white collar crime in Australia: what forms it takes, what to look out for etc, broken up into easily digestible chapters with checklists to follow.
* Additional resources and websites provided in an appendix.
* Filled with real life case studies covering various demographics.
* A must read for older Australians, migrants, those interested in financial issues, online security etc, and anyone wanting to protect their money and assets better.
* Tom Ravlic writes on a freelance basis for domestic and international publications such as Retail Banker International, Banking Day, International Accounting Bulletin and has also appeared in mainstream publications such as the Sunday Mail, Daily Telegraph and the Australian Financial Review. He will also be appearing in industry magazine such as Company Director and also Money Magazine in coming months.
* 09/10 – Saturday Night 2GB at 8.40pm, interview with Rom Ravlic
* Saturday Night 2GB with Bill Woods interview 9pm - Saturday Night with Bill Woods: 9th October, 2021 - 2GB
* 30/10 – Tom Ravlic will be interviewed on 2GB Saturday night for his 2nd appearance with Bill Woods


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Come to the Fun Home! Tickets Now on Sale for the Tony Award-Winning Musical in Boston
August 5th, 2017 | By Broadway.com Staff
This is where it has to happen! Tickets for the national tour of Fun Home are now on sale in Boston. The Tony Award-winning musical will play the Boston Opera House from October 17 through October 29.
Based on Alison Bechdel's graphic-novel memoir, Fun Home features a book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, music by Jeanine Tesori and direction by Sam Gold. The musical introduces us to Alison at three different ages, revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family—her mother, brothers and volatile, brilliant, enigmatic father—that connect with her in surprising new ways. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.
The cast of the touring production includes Kate Shindle as Alison, Carly Gold as Small Alison, Abby Corrigan as Medium Alison, Robertf Petkoff as Bruce Bechdel, Susan Moniz as Helen Bechdel, Victoria Janicki as Joan, Robert Hager as Roy, Henry Boshart as John and Luke Barbato Smith as Christian.
Fun Home made history by becoming the first Broadway musical written by women to win the Best Musical Tony, and the first Tony-winning musical to have a lesbian as its main character. Tesori and Kron also won the Tony Award for Best Original Score. It won five Tony Awards in all, including Best Book (Kron) and Best Direction (Gold).
Get your tickets to see Fun Home today!
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Enjoying a local park, getting around your community to visit with friends, affording housing and staying actively engaged in our communities can be more challenging as we age. Barriers may exist for individuals, such as losing the ability to drive or living alone, that may make it difficult for older adults to age in place. As we get older our communities may no longer support our ability to remain independent, active and engaged. Some cities are working hard to transform this reality.
"I've lived in Raymore (Missouri) for 24 years. I served on the City Council and Parks and Recreation Board and developed many friendships over the years. The ability to remain in this town as my needs evolve is important to me," states Monique Lewis. Cities that do not accommodate changing needs would be detrimental to the health and well-being of older adults. This is why city leaders in the Kansas City metropolitan area are planning a different future for their residents.
Cities in the MARC region are increasingly aware of the growth in the number of older adults aged 65 and older amplified by the doubling of the baby boomer population. They recognize that to support a diversified population where older adults are valued, certain policies are needed to create age-friendly community supports and implement policies and programs that make it easier to age in place.
In fact, cities are participating in a structured livable community program culminating in a highest gold-level standard as a recognized age-friendly community. The Communities for All Ages program, an initiative of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), the regional planning agency for the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, is designed to create incentives for the region's cities to become age friendly. The program encourages cities to create awareness on the issues using an all-ages lens, assess the local needs, and tailor an approach of local policies, services and programs to implement an all-ages plan. Cities apply for bronze, silver and gold levels of recognition. To date, 16 cities are bronze, 11 are silver and 6 are gold.
In mid-December the Communities for All Ages Professional Network, a group open to all elected officials and city/county staff from the 119 municipalities in the region, convened to reflect on lessons learned about age-friendly communities, examine current local applications of polices and explore the next frontier for age-friendly policies and programs.
John Feather, Ph.D., CEO of Grantmakers in Aging, shared his wisdom on the lessons learned from funding seven years of age-friendly projects throughout the nation, including the three-year Community AGEnda project, funded in partnership with the Pfizer Foundation. MARC, one of five Community AGEnda grant recipients, developed its age-friendly community program through this initiative.
"One size fits all" models don't fit. In a rapidly diversifying aging population, age-friendly communities must provide opportunities that meet the differing needs of older people.
Think big, but work small (start with programs that have quick, visible success and build from there).
Age friendliness is long-term (this work takes time so stay focused for the long term).
Listen (older adults must be actively engaged in the planning process).
Services, programs and housing must be integrated (the community must be accessible).
Communities must work together from the beginning to ensure programs are sustainable.
"Building an age-friendly community is hard work and messy but it has rewards. It is not a fight for resources between different age groups but an opportunity to make the community better for everyone," said Dr. Feather.
The City of Raymore, MO, Gold Level Recipient of the Communities for All Ages award, provided important insight on the local application of age-friendly policy and practice. James Cadoret, AICP, Development Services Director and Assistant to the City Manager said, "The city's efforts to be age friendly start and end with the city council." The city's efforts are directly incorporated into the city strategic plan including four distinct strategic focus areas, 13 goals, 41 strategies and 123 action steps.
A critical goal is to create opportunities for all citizens to feel valued and connected within the community. Tangible outcomes include audible crossing signals at major intersections, sidewalks on every street, gaps in sidewalks filled in, additional pedestrian lighting, a farmers' market to create a sense of place and provide gathering and socialization opportunities, accessible public buildings, and improvements to parks and open space. All projects and programs are products of inclusive and integrated planning processes.
"A notable step taken by the city council is support for an accessible dwelling units (ADU) policy," said Mr. Cadoret. Legalizing ADUs is an effort to maintain housing affordability throughout the city. The code does not place any limitations on where the ADUs may be located. The lack of restrictions means that options will exist for individuals from a broad range of income levels to be able to find affordable housing in Raymore.
Raymore's approach to including age-friendly principles in all city plans and the city's strategic vision is an important step to ensuring all phases of a community for all ages are interconnected across the areas of housing, arts, public facilities, arts, healthcare, healthy living, transportation and mobility, social inclusion and civic participation.
Dr. Laura Keyes stated, "Recent research findings of a national sample of cities provide support and credibility for the hard work and dedication of the Community for All Ages cities working towards higher levels of recognition." Findings from a national sample of 1,050 cities show that there is an important operating space for local governments in the area of age-friendly policy action including mobility, housing, built environment, recreation and other city services.
"Age-friendly policy action is greater in communities with a commitment to older adults reflected in their management principles and where advocacy for aging services and inclusion of older adults in the planning process is high," stated Keyes.
These management principles include integration of older adults in the city's strategic vision, needs assessment, engagement plan and budgetary principles. Keyes further stated, "Age-friendly principles are not relegated to a single agency or department." A comprehensive response to creating a community for all ages requires strategic action across city departments. Keyes highlighted, "This response is more likely to occur when a strategic vision that includes age-friendly goals for the city is guiding departmental policies." Cathy Boyer-Shesol, MARC's Project Manager for KC Communities for All Ages, indicated a lesson learned among participating Recognition Program cities is the critical importance of City Manager stated support for participation in an age-friendly community initiative as it strongly influences ownership of age-friendly principles across departments.
Looking ahead, communities that proactively plan for diverse populations from the young to the old inspire a more sustainable community, creating efficiencies in public programs, services and resources. As an effort to collect more information on tangible age-friendly actions, this article encourages readers to leave comments on successful local age-friendly strategies in your communities. What exciting programs are working locally?
Cities that are just beginning to initiate efforts in creating age-friendly communities are encouraged to perform a needs assessment to understand the demographics and community context of its residents. Demographic shifts have strong implications for cities. City leaders should mobilize leadership and organizations already working in the aging space. Cities may empower their residents and include individuals of all ages in meaningful processes to participate and identify needs, challenges and opportunities across all dimensions of creating Communities for All Ages.
Future research should continue to identify objective approaches to age friendly policy and inform on the short-term, mid-term and long-term financial feasibility of age-friendly policy action for communities.
Laura Keyes, Ph.D., an AICP certified planner, holds a position of Lecturer and Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the Nonprofit Leadership Studies and Urban Policy and Planning degrees for the Department of Public Administration at the University of North Texas. She is the current Chair of American Society on Aging's Committee on Network on Environments, Services and Technology (NEST). She has published a number of scholarly journal articles on aging policy and text book chapters on public administration.


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