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Filmmaker Eytan Fox on His "Sublet" and Telling Queer Stories in Tel Aviv
"I'm not gonna shy away from those issues," says Fox. "They're in my soul, they're so important to me."
by John Russell 6/15/2021
Eytan Fox approaches filmmaking as a process of understanding himself. With his latest film, Sublet, the 56-year-old explores the widening gap between gay men of his generation and queers in their 20s. "The world of young men and women—mostly young gay men—today is very different from the world I grew up in," he says.
The film centers on Michael (Tony winner John Benjamin Hickey), an American travel writer visiting Tel Aviv who develops a complicated bond with a young local named Tomer (newcomer Niv Nissim). The process of making the film and developing the relationship between the two characters meant that Fox had to rethink a lot of his preconceptions about the Grindr hook-ups and one-night stands that he believed make up young people's romantic lives. "I learned to be less judgmental," he admits.
Ahead of the film's premiere, NewNowNext chatted with Fox about May-December romance and how he wants Westerners to see Tel Aviv.
What was the most striking contrast you found between your generation and gay men in their 20s?
When I was growing up, the concept of gay men [was]: all they care about are cruising parks and casual sex. I will never have a real relationship. No children, nothing. I won't have that. I think my generation did fight to change that attitude, to say we can have that and we should have that. And then these young punks come along—of course, I'm joking—and say, We don't give a damn about your revolution or the battles that you fought and won—that heteronormative bullshit! These are the approaches I started encountering.
I was initially going to ask you why you wanted to make a film about a May-December romance. But I'm not sure Michael and Tomer's story is a romance. How would you characterize their relationship?
I hope people see the complications and the multilayered story we're trying to tell here. It's about a gay man who comes with a lot of baggage and grief and trauma. And the trauma is also growing up gay in the world he grew up in. He comes with all that baggage, and the experience of meeting this young man who is full of life and good energy, and Tel Aviv, this amazing city—they enable him to confront all this trauma and start some kind of healing process.
Fatherhood is a theme in the film as well, and that sort of casts Michael and Tomer's relationship in a different light.
First of all, you have this age gap, so the more natural thing is for the older man to be some kind of a father figure to the younger man. But in our case, you're not sure who's a father to who, who's a son to who. Sometimes the older man is more of a son to the younger man. He needs his guidance. I think relationships are complicated. This dichotomy, father-son, older-younger—it's more complicated and the film tries to show that. And when people say, Why does this have to become physical? It's a wonderful platonic relationship. Why are you putting in the whole sexual element? And I say again, Life is complicated. In a relationship, all these elements can come in and should be addressed.
So many of your films have been set in Tel Aviv. What did you want to capture about the city in this film—particularly through the eyes of an American character?
I want people to fall in love with it and understand how wonderful it is. But it also has to do with the fact that people are very critical of Israel—and there are reasons to be critical of Israel. And I somehow wanted to say, Ok, understand that Tel Aviv is not really Israel. Even if you are critical of Israel, Tel Aviv's one of the most open-minded, progressive cities in the world.
Sublet feels like it's in conversation with your 2006 film The Bubble, which was a much more political film. Sublet feels like it takes place in more of a bubble than The Bubble does.
I'll tell you, even in The Bubble, young people in Israel think, Fuck, we can't handle this anymore. We want to live our lives in Tel Aviv, enjoy life. Now, it's become, We're not part of Israel. We're disassociating ourselves. So that's even more of what you may call a bubble. People say, We don't give a damn.
Do you find that disengagement troubling?
It's interesting, in the Trump era in America, young people are becoming more and more involved, fighting for different causes. Israel's more complicated. They have been very involved if they want to or if they don't—they go to the army [for mandatory national military service] and they have to deal with the decisions that supposedly older and wiser men make here in Israel and neighboring Arab countries. So, it's very difficult not to be involved. But it's overwhelming. And I am sympathetic when Daria (Lihi Kornowski) says, "Maybe that is my [protest]: to live my life and not just survive." I don't want to just survive. I want to live, I want to thrive, I want to enjoy life. And Israel still is very much about survival.
Of course, the film is being released at a time when there's a lot of international focus on Israel and in Gaza. What has it been like talking to people about the film in that context?
Well, the whole Gaza thing is an ongoing struggle I've been dealing with throughout my career. The Israeli-Palestinian wars are always there in the background. There is a fear, especially in Europe, but also in America, that people won't want to see an Israeli film. It is an issue that was raised by distributers. Maybe people won't want to see a film that presents Israel in such a positive way. My next projects are TV shows, and they have to do with the Middle East and Israel, and the connection between Israel and America as well. So, I'm not gonna shy away from those issues. They're in my soul, they're so important to me.
Sublet hits theaters June 11 and will be available on-demand starting July 9.
Sign Onto This "Sublet" With New Trailer for Eytan Fox's Latest Film
John Russell is a New York-based entertainment and lifestyle journalist. He has been called "the Courtney Love throwing Chanel compacts at Madonna and Kurt Loder" of his generation.
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Education news: CBeebies presenter visits school
Chris Jarvis visits Brentwood Preparatory School
Chris Jarvis who presents Stargazing on CBeebies visited his old Preparatory School leaving children star struck
Brentwood Preparatory School pupils were star-struck recently when former pupil turned children's TV presenter, Chris Jarvis, made a return visit.
Currently presenting Stargazing on CBeebies, Chris explained to pupils in Years 2, 3 and 4 what it takes to make a television show, including some behind-the-scenes secrets. He also brought with him Stuffy, a character from the popular Show Me, Show Me. Chris was later taken on a tour of the Senior School, which he attended from 1980 to 1987, and the memories flooded back.
Headmaster of Brentwood Preparatory School, Jason Whiskerd, said: 'It was fantastic that Chris gave up his time to spend the day with us and the pupils and teachers really enjoyed meeting him. We hope he'll be able to come back next year to help us celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Prep School.'
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Last year, Tuckahoe eighth-grader Connor Rozzi place first in the country. Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 20 and 21; students will have early dismissal these two days at 11:23 a.m.
The PTO Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Tuesday, November 25.


The Septenary are the remnants of the mythical Immortals Club, whose immaterial minds now exist within the Nantean flux field.
The Septenary are deep-orbit Minds that survived the Whirlwind in hardened stealth shells.
The Septenary are the sole survivors of an extrasolar colonization mission who made a pact with an alien intelligence to ensure their own survival.
The Septenary arrived on a high-frequency transmission from the Eta Borealis Cluster.
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The Septenary are husks of a transcendent entity that was annihilated in the space between the is and the isn't.
The Septenary are the deepest shadows of the psyche, made manifest by the Whirlwind.
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Home » News » Business News » National survey finds consumer, business confidence of Filipinos in UAE at all-time high
National survey finds consumer, business confidence of Filipinos in UAE at all-time high
DUBAI, 9th December, 2021 – A national survey presented at Expo 2020 Dubai heralded a post-pandemic optimism of Filipino consumers for the UAE's sustainable growth trajectory in the next 12 months.
The study conducted by The Filipino Times, the biggest news platform for Filipinos in the Middle East and North African region, focused on several key indicators as a gauge to measure Filipino expatriates' consumer confidence and covered 2,612 Filipino respondents from across the emirates.
It measured consumer sentiment and purchasing power, and the business outlook of companies catering to or targeting the Filipino consumers in the UAE, which is considered one of the fastest-growing, brand-loyal consumer segments.
Drivers of Optimism
As presented during the Global Business Forum-ASEAN organised by Dubai Chamber at Expo 2020 Dubai, the survey revealed that 96 percent of Filipino expatriates believe the UAE economy is in a stronger position to achieve further progress in 2022 driven by better performance of the private sector since the pandemic.
On the back of the economic impact of Expo 2020 Dubai, strong population growth, double-digit growth of new businesses and the UAE's leading vaccination rate, 89 percent of Filipino professionals are also upbeat for a salary increase in 2022.
A third of them are already earning a monthly salary of over AED10,000.
UAE's fastest-growing consumer market
This strong optimism amongst Filipinos is reflected in their consumption habits, making them a fast-growing major profitable consumer market.
In an analysis, the survey emphasised the importance of gauging consumer spending, directly linked to a better employment outlook.
While spending revives businesses, the recovery of businesses leads to an upbeat job market and more spending.
Filipinos are brand-loyal
Nearly eight out of ten Filipinos revealed that they can pay a higher price to get products they aspire to have from well-known brands.
Of this number, 39 percent are willing to spend on high-end gadgets; 26 percent on culinary experiences; 24 percent on branded clothes, fashion items, and accessories; and 11 percent on cars/vehicles.
The average age of overseas Filipinos is in the "millennial" bracket and stands out for their technology use and embracing of digital life, according to studies.
Dr Karen Remo, CEO and Managing Director of New Perspective Media Group and Publisher of The Filipino Times, said, "As one of the largest expatriate communities in the UAE, the Filipinos have become a major consumer segment for many brands – both local and international – in this country.
We have been seeing more brands boosting their strategy in capturing this important target market.
"The positive sentiment is driving an upbeat business outlook as the growing number of Filipinos, their growing purchasing power and the strengthening of UAE-Philippines ties fuel business expansions from Philippine-based companies, UAE-based Filipino entrepreneurs, and international firms targeting Filipinos," Dr.
Remo added.
Increased purchasing power
As reflected in the survey findings, six out of every ten respondents said they have personally noticed an increase in promotions and marketing campaigns by local and international brands catering specifically to Filipinos.
Vince Ang, Vice President, Brand Engagement at New Perspective Media Group and General Manager, The Filipino Times, said, "This survey shows that companies see the potential of the Filipino market in the UAE as a target consumer group ready to opt for a particular product or service.
New wave of entrepreneurs
The UAE's outpouring support for businesses in the region also sparked a new wave of business-minded Filipinos to dive into entrepreneurship, with 94 percent of the respondents saying they have noticed more Filipino-owned businesses in the UAE than five years ago.
Currently, there are 792 Filipino-owned businesses in Dubai alone, according to the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry, citing data from Dubai Chamber.
Meanwhile, 98 percent of respondents noted an increase in the number of Filipino brands on the shelves of their preferred supermarkets and grocery chains.
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McConnell Proposes 2-Week Window for Trump to Prepare Impeachment Defense
Washington (US), January 22: US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to give former President Donald Trump two weeks to prepare a defense for his impeachment trial in the Senate.
McConnell told Republican senators that he would propose to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that the former president have until early-February to prepare his case. The news was first reported by Politico, citing two sources briefed on a conference call.
According to McConnell's office, Trump would have "one week from the day he submits his answer to submit his pre-trial brief (February 11)". That means Trump has 14 days from when the summons to write his pre-trial brief is issued.
"At this time of strong political passions, Senate Republicans believe it is absolutely imperative that we do not allow a half-baked process to short-circuit the due process that former President Trump deserves or damage the Senate or the presidency," the statement said on Thursday.
The lawmaker also said the proposed approach "tracks the structure of the Clinton and Trump pre-trial processes. The periods between due dates are longer than in 1999 or 2020, but this is necessary because of the House's unprecedented timeline."
Earlier in the day, House Democrat Speaker defended her party's pursuit of impeachment amid repeated appeals by President Biden to unite a divided country. Pelosi has not yet transmitted the articles of impeachment to the upper chamber, an act that would trigger a Senate trial, in line with the US Constitution.
The US House impeached Trump last week, charging him with inciting the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill. Several media outlets reported that Senator Lindsey Graham told Republican colleagues on a conference call that Trump has hired South Carolina attorney Butch Bowers to serve as his impeachment defense counsel.
Pelosi Defends Impeachment Amid Biden's Calls for Unity
During a press conference on Thursday, Pelosi said the House of Representatives would "soon" send over the impeachment article against former President Trump, who she holds responsible for the January 6 breach of the US Capitol. The DC riots resulted in five people being killed, including a police officer.
Pelosi added that she was "not worried" about impeachment sowing further diversion.
"The fact is the President of the United States committed an act of incitement of insurrection," Pelosi said. "I don't think it's very unifying to say, oh, let's just forget it and move on. That's not how you unify."
Impeachment itself is inherently divisive, and Republicans have called on Biden and the Democrats, especially because Trump is no longer in office, to stop the process of placing the ex-president on trial.
The House speaker stressed the House has a duty to preserve Congress' dignity and it would be "harmful to unity" not to follow through on that responsibility. "I'm more concerned about the damage that they did to our staff, to our colleagues in the Congress, to the custodial staff in the Capitol of the United States," Pelosi responded. "That is damage. That is damage that must be addressed."
"That's our responsibility to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. And that is what we will do. Just because he's now gone -- Thank God -- you don't say to a president: Do whatever you want in the last months of your administration, you're going to get a get out of jail card free because people think we should make nice and forget that people died here on January 6."
Pelosi did not say when the House would submit the impeachment article to the Senate, other than noting that it would be in the next few days.
"It will be soon, I don't think it will be long," Pelosi said. "But we must do it."
As Trump's impeachment process is expected to be launched sometime soon, Republican Senator Tom Cotton argued last week that the Senate lacks the authority to try former presidents.
In an effort to constitutionally bar the current president from ever taking office again, Democrats are pursuing the trial. However, it is considered unlikely that the president would be convicted, with the Senate divided 50-50 between the two parties, and a conviction needing a 2/3 Senate majority vote.
Some Democrats, including House Whip James Clyburn, have proposed that Trump may be removed from office using the 14th Constitutional Amendment, which forbids the holding of office of any person who has "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" or gives "aid or comfort" to enemies of the state.
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A: Well, your code is pretty messy, but for what I can see in W3 validator, you have a lot of errors caused by non closed elements. Just go to your page validation results and check line by line all the 29 issues detected. Then try your site's CSS issues, debug and if the problem still persists, then at least it will be a lot easier to isolate it. Pay attention to the CSS results in line 794, you have some really weird errors that prevents the page to load fast and probably cause the non rendering issues. Probably a non closed item, but really, there's a lot to analyze
Right now, it's impossible to find what the problem is when you have such amount of issues

A: It is hard to tell from your code given here (if you do in fact have a closing footer tag, I would suggest editing your question to include it), but from the website link you gave, it looks like it's possible that part of your CSS isn't getting imported correctly. For some reason Chrome seems to be picking up the styles but the other browsers aren't. Chrome tends to overlook some coding errors to render a page where the others don't.
For instance, your h3 styles are getting pulled from somewhere other than an external style sheet. Look at where those styles are coming from (something called "app") and try to fix how you are importing those styles.

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The Dutch Reformed Church (NHK) in Groede will be renovated. The foundation managing the church wants to renew the interior to make multifunctional use of the church possible. Ceremonies, services, lectures and exhibitions have to be able to be organized in the building. Our proposal brings back the original light and space in this Flemish Hall-Church. The historical division between the French and Flemish church is demolished. The original space is recreated. Through the materialization of the floor the history of the church remains visible. To make the multifunctional use possible 2 new volumes are inserted in the interior. The new additions have a different material to make the interior tell the history of the church.


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8 July 2019 • Breeding News, General News
Mystic Journey and Needs Further are going a long way to saving the Tasmanian breeding industry.
At least, that's the view of Armidale Stud's Managing Director, third-generation breeder David Whishaw.
"My great grandfather settled here just after the first World War, so we've been here for four generations and my grandfather started breeding thoroughbreds in the 1960s and started a commercial stud in the early 1970s so it's definitely not a business that has been built overnight," said Whishaw.
"The family has had a great history of standing stallions.
"The last time we had a stallion that threw a Group 1 winner was Sydeston back in the 1980s and he stood here until the mid-1990s."
Armidale Stud have a new pin-up boy in Needs Further, the sire of champion three-year-old filly Mystic Journey.
"Needs Further is the stallion at the moment that has put the farm and Tasmanian breeding back in the national spotlight," explained Whishaw.
"Needs Further was the first stallion that I purchased since my father's passing so I felt a lot of pressure and I felt I really wanted to get it right – so we did a hell of a lot of research into stallions. We knocked back over 100 stallions before we took Needs Further on.
"He was poked under our nose by a family friend who has retained an interest in the horse.
"Something told me we had to give him a go … I guess the rest is history."
Needs Further was far from an instant success story as a stallion though: "We did our best to launch him in what was a very difficult time for our local breeding industry.
"He covered about 70 mares in his first crop, which was a wonderful book for a stallion down here in Tassie but for the mainland stallions it was a third of what they call a full book these days.
"He's really flown under the radar, even locally.
"His first runner was a winner and she broke the track record. He was the leading first-season sire in Australia before Christmas and no one had recognised who he was.
"He's continued to fly under the radar, even to our local breeders. There's a mentality in Tasmania at times that the mainland is always better."
However, thanks to an incredible autumn campaign from Mystic Journey – or 'Betty' as she is affectionately known by those close to the wonder filly – Needs Further is gaining a reputation as a burgeoning sire in the Australian ranks.
"It wasn't until Mystic Journey won the Group 2 on Cox Plate Day that (Tasmanian) breeders sat back and said 'We've got a stallion that's the real deal down here'," Whishaw said.
"It's been wonderfully gratifying to see the interest that's come from the mainland now."
Mystic Journey didn't turn many heads at the sale and clearly those who attended the 2017 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale weren't expecting the black filly that paraded as Lot 43 to become one of Australia's brightest stars – Betty was knocked down to her trainer Adam Trinder for a paltry $11,000 after receiving just five bids.
"I was lucky enough to help foal Betty down and she was just born a pretty plain, black filly by Needs Further," Whishaw said proudly.
"She was very uncomplicated as a filly but had quite an inquisitive nature and I think that's followed her through.
"She was probably slightly backwards and one of the smaller foals by Needs Further in that crop but continued to catch our eye in the paddock being a black filly. You'd drive around and you all knew that was the White Gold filly.
"Come yearling sales time the girls fell in love with her because of her great demeanour.
"My wife did quite a lot of work with her and she loved her attitude, there's photos of the staff cuddling her when she's sleeping in the boxes because she's got such a great demeanour.
"Unfortunately, she didn't fetch a lot of money through the sale ring."
According to Whishaw, the Tasmanian breeding industry has been through some tough times but Betty and Needs Further have reinvigorated breeder interest in The Apple Isle.
"There's no doubting that Betty has already put the spotlight back on Tassie breeding and racing," he said.
"What she's done for us is something that we've only dreamed of. You hear Matt Hill say 'She's what dreams are made of' and I truly believe, she is.
"She gives every small breeder hope. She gives businesses like us hope. We've been working at this for three generations and to get a horse like that which the rest of Australia fell in love with, is what dreams are made of.
"The interest it has brought to the state I think will stimulate enough interest to save our industry.
"Our industry was in a terrible state of decline. It may not have been viable to continue standing stallions here unless we attracted outside investment, and I think she's going to do that.
"I get out of bed and pinch myself about the wonderful ride we're going on. You get out of bed believing you can not only make a difference here in Tassie, but also nationally."
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CPH interim report: DKK 851 million loss before tax, but the clouds are slowly clearing for the aviation industry
Serving just 1.4 million passengers in the first half of 2021, a mere fraction of the H1 2019 figure of 14.4 million, Copenhagen Airports incurred a loss before tax of DKK 851 million for the period. May and June were the first months of growing passenger numbers, and that trend is expected to continue. However, operating costs remain much higher than income flows.
After winter and spring seasons with aviation travel heavily restricted and a loss of 90–95% of traffic, prospects began to brighten towards the end of the first half with early signs of passenger growth. In June, the drop in passenger numbers was a little lower at 82.6 relative to 2019, the last year of pre-pandemic normality.
"The good news is that the situation is finally improving for the aviation industry, as passengers are slowly starting to return. The bad news is we're still a long way off from normal conditions, and in the second quarter, we had to draw a further DKK 300 million on our credit facilities to keep the airport open and in operation," says Thomas Woldbye, CEO of Copenhagen Airports A/S.
Revenue dropped by 78.7%, or by DKK 1,651.8 million, in the first half of 2021 compared with a revenue of DKK 2,099.7 million in the first half of 2019.
"Despite the steep plunge in revenue and the growing loss we're incurring, it is our obligation to keep the port to Denmark open for freight and passengers. However, it's expensive when the basis for our business has eroded. Our costs to keep the runways open are the same whether we have 70 or 700 take-offs and landings daily. As such, our debts increased by DKK 734 million in the first half, despite us doing all we can to reduce costs and non-essential investments to a minimum" explains Woldbye.
CPH is currently exploring whether the Company fulfill the criteria set up by the Danish Authorities and as approved by the EU Commission to receive further compensation for part of the airports fixed costs during the period November 2020 to April 20, 2021.
Cash position good and jobs on the horizon
In times of crisis, liquidity is critical. To follow that mantra, CPH negotiated an extension to its DKK 6 billion credit facility until August 2023. At the same time, an extension of the current temporary waiver on certain debt conditions was agreed with the existing lenders until end of 2022.
"In a serious crisis, such as the one we've been struggling with since March of last year, cash is critical. We have a good relationship with our lenders, who continue to be supportive. They've been helping us through the crisis, where we've had to draw DKK 2.1 billion on our credit facilities," says Woldbye.
CPH implemented a comprehensive cost-saving programme, among other things through a work-sharing scheme and by eliminating more than 800 jobs. That produced annual savings of up to DKK 500 million.
"As passengers are returning and aviation is recovering, CPH is now looking at where it needs to reemploy people. The first step was to recall everyone currently on the work-sharing scheme. Our organisation is now leaner and more agile and therefore whilst we are rehiring, we are doing it recognising there continues to be uncertainty as to the future recovery," says Woldbye.
If the current growth trend continues, it will also create jobs in the almost 1,000 businesses operating in and around the airport. Prior to the crisis, more than 22,000 people were employed. Today, that number is about 13,000.
"The crisis has had an exceptionally big impact on the aviation industry. It's not over yet by any means, but things are starting to improve," Woldbye stresses.
Investments put on hold
Before the pandemic, CPH invested some DKK 2 billion annually in developing the airport. As part of the extensive measures to cut costs in 2020, the entire investment programme was reassessed and reduced by DKK 800 million. That focus has continued into 2021.
"We've put many projects on hold, reducing planned investments for the 2020–2022 period by more than DKK 2 billion. As a result, the money we're spending now is mainly on security and maintenance and on developing Terminal 3 beyond security control. This is a project that includes significant expansion of the baggage reclaim area and will be needed in the years ahead," says Woldbye.
Battle for routes in Europe
With Europe's reopening, large parts of the route networks have been restored, albeit with fewer departures. CPH's ambition to be northern Europe's leading international aviation hub is intact, but competition for that position has intensified significantly during the crisis.
"Despite living in a small country on the outskirts of Europe, Danes have for decades been accustomed to having many more travel options than otherwise warranted by the country's size. As a result, we've had opportunities to travel the world whether for leisure or business, and to attract tourism and investments to Denmark. This is by no means a given," says Woldbye.
"It's absolutely crucial for the airlines' motivation to run a business in Denmark where passenger flows now seem to be recovering, but it's also important that we operate an efficient and attractive airport to encourage the return of old routes but also attract new ones," he continues.
After the first half of 2021 during which only one in three seats was sold, traffic levels increased in June and the load factor rose to 60%.
"We need air traffic and our earnings to really accelerate, just as it is crucial to have a flexible and efficient management of Corona efforts, if CPH is to stay competitive and attract routes to Denmark and if we're to retain our ability to invest for the green transition while still being a good investment for our owners," Woldbye emphasises.
Copenhagen Airport continues to push for green transition in the aviation sector
The entire aviation industry has been caught up in a severe economic crisis that has affected airports, airlines, aircraft manufacturers and the many businesses operating in the field of aviation. However, regardless of the sectors current economic crisis, solving the climate challenge for aviation remains essential to Copenhagen Airport.
"We continue to engage with national and international partners and decisionmakers to ensure the necessary regulatory framework and funding for an accelerated green transition in aviation and to facilitate Danish production of sustainable aviation fuel based on renewable energy," says Woldbye.
The global aviation industry remains in a very uncertain situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting changes in travel guidelines and quarantine requirements for individual destinations as well as other factors, such as economic uncertainty and climate change.
Given the structural uncertainty that the COVID-19 crisis has caused regarding air travel in Denmark and the rest of the world and the continuing uncertainty as to the duration of this crisis, it is not possible to provide a realistic assessment of the financial outlook for CPH at present.
CPH will continuously assess and adjust the level of operating costs and investments and inform the market about the outlook for 2021 when there is a more secure basis than at present.
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10 Interesting Fun Facts about Archimedes Greek Mathematician
Facts about Archimedes are always inspirational and interesting. Archimedes was an ancient Greek mathematician, scientist, and inventor. Little is understood concerning the personal life of Archimedes and what's recognized comes from the histories authored by Plutarch, Cicero, and different historians a number of centuries after his loss of life.
Facts about Archimedes
Though he's now thought of as one of many best mathematicians of all time, a lot of Archimedes' fame throughout his time got here from the ingenious warfare machines he constructed to help his native city Syracuse.
There are many legends related to him, probably the most well-known of which is the "Eureka" story. He can also be credited with many well-known quotations together with his shifting the earth quote and the final phrases he stated before being killed by a Roman soldier.
Know concerning the life, training, profession, and loss of life from these facts about Archimedes.
1. A sphere and a cylinder was positioned on his tomb at his request
In his work On the Sphere and Cylinder, Archimedes proved that each the amount and the floor space of the sphere had been two-thirds that of the cylinder of the identical radius.
This was his favorite mathematical proof and he was so elated with it that he requested a sculpted sphere and cylinder to be positioned on his tomb together with an inscription of the end result on the ratio of the 2.
In 75 BC, 137 years after the loss of life of Archimedes, Roman orator Cicero discovered his tomb in an uncared for situation close to the Argentine gate in Syracuse. Cicero had the tomb cleaned up and was capable of seeing the carving and the inscription.
A tomb found within the courtyard of the Hotel Panorama in Syracuse within the early 1960s was claimed to be that of Archimedes however this can't be established with certainty. His tomb is taken into account to be lost.
2. He was most likely associated with the King of Syracuse
Archimedes was born around 287 BC within the seaport city of Syracuse in Sicily. Syracuse was one of many main powers in historic Greece and has been described as "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all".
Its ruler at the time was King Hiero II. Little is understood concerning the family of Archimedes. He was the son of Phidias, an astronomer. We know this as Archimedes provides us this information in one of his works, The Sandreckoner.
According to Plutarch, the traditional Greek biographer and essayist, Archimedes was associated with King Hiero II. Historians consider that he is not less than had a friendship with the king of Syracuse even when he wasn't associated with him. It isn't recognized whether or not Archimedes married or had kids.
3. His lost works had been rediscovered in 1908 shedding new light on his genius
The works of Archimedes had been first compiled right into a complete textual content in 530 AD by Byzantine architect Isidorus of Miletus. A replica of this textual content was made around 950 AD, once more within the Byzantine Empire.
This manuscript then made its technique to a library in Jerusalem and, finally, in 1906, it was found by Danish historian Johan Ludvig Heiberg, interesting facts about Archimedes.
A number one authority on Archimedes, Heiberg confirmed that the palimpsest included works by Archimedes thought to have been lost. The Archimedes Palimpsest comprises two vital treatises by Archimedes that may be discovered nowhere else, The Method and Stomachion.
It is now readable after scientific and scholarly work from 1998 to 2008 which used multispectral imaging and an x-ray method. Archimedes Palimpsest has shed new light on Archimedes together with the truth that he anticipated calculus and thought of the idea of precise infinity.
4. Archimedes is taken into account one of many best mathematicians of all time
Archimedes is thought to be the best mathematician of antiquity and his achievements within the subject are quite a few and path-breaking, fun facts about Archimedes.
He invented and developed strategies much like calculus and used them to search out, amongst different issues, the world of a circle; the floor space and quantity of a sphere; the world underneath a parabola; and a correct estimation of the worth of pi, thought of one in all his most vital achievements.
He additionally invented a system for expressing massive numbers. Apart from his accomplishments in arithmetic, Archimedes laid the muse of hydrostatics by way of his work On Floating Bodies, the first recognized work within the subject. However, he was more well-known in his life for his innovations than his different contributions.
5. Archimedes allegedly ran bare by way of the streets yelling "Eureka"
The most well-known story associated with Archimedes entails a problem offered to him by King Hiero II, interesting facts about Archimedes.
The king had equipped pure gold to a goldsmith to make a crown for a temple however he was unsure concerning the completed product doubting whether or not the goldsmith had combined some silver within the crown. He gave Archimedes the duty to search out the purity of the crown without damaging it.
After being troubled for some time, Archimedes, supposedly in his tub, found that there was a direct correlation of the water overflowing from the bathtub together with his immersed body.
He then allegedly ran by way of the streets bare yelling, "Eureka" ("I have found [it]!"). Eureka has since turn out to be a typical interjection to have fun a discovery or invention.
The take a look at was performed and it was finally proved that silver had certainly been combined within the crown. Whether or not the alleged incident passed off, Archimedes did formulate the well-known Archimedes principle which could possibly be used to resolve the issue he had been offered.
6. He was most famous in historic instances resulting from his ingenious warfare machines
Archimedes utilized his mathematical information to invent warfare machines which made him one of the vital renowned figures within the historic west. One of those machines was the Claw of Archimedes which was used to defend the seaside city of Syracuse towards an amphibious assault, important facts about Archimedes for kids.
It consisted of a hook system to raise and topple ships that approached the partitions of the city. In 214 BC, through the Siege of Syracuse, the Romans attacked Syracuse with a fleet of 60 warships underneath Marcellus.
The claw machines reportedly sank many Roman ships and threw the assault into confusion. In truth, they had been so efficient that the Romans didn't know what hit them and questioned whether or not they had been combating the Gods. The plausibility of the Claw of Archimedes was examined in a 1999 BBC collection and its design was discovered to be workable.
7. Archimedes was murdered by a Roman soldier regardless of orders to not kill him
The weapons developed by Archimedes efficiently defended Syracuse for a few years however the Romans had been finally victorious in 212 BC. The Roman commander Marcellus was nicely conscious of the genius of Archimedes and he particularly ordered that Archimedes shouldn't be killed.
According to legend, Archimedes was considering a mathematical diagram when the city was captured. A Roman soldier ordered him to return and meet General Marcellus however he declined, saying that he needed to end engaged on the issue.
Enraged by the reply, the soldier killed the 75-year-old Archimedes together with his sword. The final phrases attributed to Archimedes are "Nōlī turbāre circulōs meōs!" ("Do not disturb my circles!"), a reference to the work he was doing when disturbed by the soldier. However, there isn't dependable proof to substantiate this.
8. He probably studied in Alexandria
The city of Alexandria in Egypt was the mental and cultural heart of historic Greece at the time of Archimedes. Though Archimedes born, died, and lived most of his life in Syracuse, it's extremely possible that as a younger man he studied in Alexandria with the successors of one other great Greek mathematician Euclid.
This could be deduced from the truth that he personally knew different mathematicians who had been working there like Conon of Samos and Eratosthenes of Cyrene, and he despatched his outcomes to Alexandria with personal messages. Also, Archimedes was accustomed to the arithmetic which had developed in Alexandria.
9. He famously stated that he may topple the earth if given an apt place to face on
A lever is a machine consisting of an inflexible rod pivoted at a hard and fast hinge or fulcrum. In his book On the Equilibrium of Planes, Archimedes proved the legislation of the lever utilizing geometric reasoning.
It exhibits that if the gap a from the fulcrum to the place the entrance drive is utilized (level A) is bigger than the gap b from the fulcrum to the place the output drive is utilized (level B), then the lever amplifies the entrance drive.
Archimedes' understanding of his principle of mechanical benefit prompted him to comment, 'Give me a place to stand, and I shall move the Earth with it'.
Hypothetically talking, the gap required to do that is likely to be exemplified in astronomical phrases because of the approximate distance to the Circinus galaxy, about 9 million light-years away, facts about Archimedes for kids.
10. Archimedes' principle is his most well-known accomplishment
The Archimedes' principle is legislation in hydrostatics formulated by Archimedes which states {that a} body completely or partially immersed in a fluid is subject to an upward drive (buoyant drive) that's equal in magnitude to a load of fluid it displaces.
Thus, the online upward drive on the item is the distinction between the buoyant drive and its weight. If this web drive is positive, the item rises; if unfavorable, the item sinks; and if zero, the item stays in place without both rising or sinking.
Archimedes' principle is the legislation of physics basic to fluid mechanics and it has quite a few purposes together with the hydrometer, which makes use of it to find out the particular gravity (relative density) of liquids; designing of ships and submarines; and in controlling the flight of a hot-air balloon, fun facts about Archimedes.
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Looking for the best memory card for Pentax K-1?
The K-1 has 2 x SD memory card slots that supports UHS-I speed.
Since the K-1 has a 36MP sensor, you'll want a fast memory card that can quickly write such big files, especially if you're shooting in 4.5fps burst mode.
There's no need to get UHS-II cards because you won't see any performance boost inside the camera.
Where would UHS-II make a difference in the K-1's case? Only when sending the files to your computer or previewing them on the camera; these two processes would be much quicker, but you also need a USB 3.0 memory card reader.
Stay away from Class 4 or 6 card, as these might even result in in-camera errors since they're not good enough.
Go with a 32GB or 64GB sized card (from $10 to $25), and buy a couple of these if you need lots of storage. It's better than buying one huge card because you risk losing all of your shots if that 1 card fails.
The speed makes it perfect for whatever you're doing; fast bursts with large megapixel cameras, 4K video, let alone Full HD at 60fps. It comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes. It's a perfect match for the Petax K-1 and its big sensor.
The Lexar Professional 300MB/s UHS-II U3 offers faster speeds for both writing and reading files. The Pentax K-1 doesn't support UHS-II so the only benefit you'll get is from sending the files on your computer. If that matters to you and you often send hundreds of images and dislike the waiting time, then consider getting this one as you will see a huge improvement compared to the UHS-I speeds. Also, when you decide to upgrade to a newer camera, chances are it will already have a UHS-II interface.


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EV Battery Market Size, Growth, Demand, Opportunities & Forecast by 2022-2027
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Attractive Opportunities in EV Battery Market
EV Battery Market by Battery Capacity (300), Method (Wire, Laser), Propulsion (BEV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV), Battery Type, Material Type, Li-ion Battery Component, Battery Form, Vehicle Type & Region – Global Forecast to 2027
The global EV Battery Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.0% from USD 56.4 billion in 2022 to USD 134.6 billion by 2027. The base year for the report is 2021, and the forecast period is from 2022 to 2027. The automotive industry places a strong emphasis on efficiency, emission-free propulsion, and cutting-edge technologies as a result of the government's increasingly strict regulations regulating emissions created by vehicles. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that the market for EV batteries would grow due to the rising popularity of electric vehicles and enhanced network, charging technology, and capacity infrastructure across various nations.
In the EV Battery Market, by material type, the lithium segment is expected to capture the largest market share during the forecast period. Alongside the expansion of existing facilities, large-scale projects are being planned and implemented in other countries, such as Canada, Europe and other regions. In addition, Asian battery manufacturers such as CATL (China), Samsung SDI (South Korea) in particular have secured large quotas by entering into long-term supply contracts and acquiring stakes in companies.
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In the EV Battery Market, by propulsion, the BEVs segment is projected to lead during the forecast period. BEVs have an increasing demand due to concerns about emission reductions worldwide. Due to the low availability of charging stations and the high cost of EV batteries, BEVs had a low demand. However, the demand for BEVs has been rising significantly due to the decreasing cost of EV batteries at a fast and steady rate coupled with increasing EV range and a growing EV charging network worldwide Some new EVs launched in 2021, and upcoming in early 2022 include Aspark Owl, Audi A6 e-Tron, Audi Q4 e-Tron, BMW i4, BMW iX, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Silverado Electric, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Lucid Air, Mazda MX-30, Mercedes Benz (EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE, EQS), Nissan Ariya, Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Roadster, Volkswagen ID Space, Volvo C40 recharge, Volvo C30 recharge, etc.
As the largest market for EV batteries during the projection period, Asia Pacific offers a substantial scope for growth. Along with leading manufacturers like Panasonic, LG Chem, Samsung, and CATL, the region is also home to other OEMs that are reshaping the global EV market. In the Asia Pacific, Japan also had a significant impact on battery technology. The Japanese EV battery industry is anticipated to expand thanks to developments in technology like BEVs and PHEVs. Regulators and industries bodies in Japan are aiming for a tenfold increase in domestic global battery output capacity to 600 GWh by 2030 as it has lost considerable market share to competitors from China and South Korea. OEMs have also joined the race by entering battery manufacturing and are focusing on sold state batteries. Honda is developing its own solid-state batteries, which are estimated to be in the market in between 2025-2030.
In Asia-Pacific China is estimated to lead the EV Battery Market. The country has been a frontrunner in EV adoption and has major battery manufacturers such as CATL and BYD that are market leaders in battery manufacturing. CATL offers Lithium-ion batteries, Lithium polymer batteries, Fuel cells, Battery modules for EVs among several others. It has supply contracts with major OEMs such as Tesla (US), Honda (Japan), Hyundai (South Korea), Volvo (Sweden) and others. In May 2022 CATL partnered with European leading electric bus manufacturer Solaris to promote electrification of city transportation in Europe. CATL will be supplying lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries equipped with novel Cell to Pack (CTP) technology to Solaris to power its bus models. Similarly, in December 2021 SsangYong and BYD have signed a technological partnership contract for development of electric vehicle batteries and manufacturing of battery packs.
During the forecast period, Europe is anticipated to be the second-largest EV Battery Market. The European region has seen major network expansion by major battery producers, which has contributed to the enormous growth of EVs and batteries. Manufacturers including Renault, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and others are based in the area. By 2030–2035, Europe has set an extremely aggressive goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 80%, and has developed a plan to achieve it. Governments in several European nations are funding the infrastructure for electric vehicles, and the long-term emphasis is anticipated to remain on electric vehicles.
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In the next installment in our series taking a look at some of the artists taking part in the ninth annual Brighton Tattoo Convention, we speak to legendary London tattoo artist George Bone, a true veteran of the industry.
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George has worked at his tattoo parlor in West London for over 40 years, and has been practicing the art of the tattoo for over 50. In the video, he details his affinity for Japanese design and how it influences his work, as well as the myriad of ways in which an industry titan like himself can still find new things to learn in the world today.
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Q: Passing data between activities with parcelable So my app is like this. I have a list view, Categories. When a user clicks a category, a new activity, Products is launched. Some products that he can buy appear. After he selects what he wants, he can click the Order button, to go to the Checkout activity.
Right now, in order to send data from Products to Order, I have a parcelable class, and use it like this :
Intent orderActivity = new Intent(Main.this, Order.class);
orderActivity.putExtra("parcel", listOrdered);

Thing is, that maybe a user wants to buy things from multiple categories. So after he selects from products from category 1, he goes back to the Categories activity (the products that he selected need to be kept), selects another category, and chooses products from there too.
My question is: Can I use the approach from above, to do this? Or do I need onAnctivityResult() and things like that?

A: You should organize your code as follow :
In activity Categories, maintain a list of selected products, it should be parcelable or serializable, which is easier.
Call startActivityForResult when you call Products and pass it both the selected category and the list of selected products. When user is done selecting new products, call setResult so that the Categories activity can get the new list of selected products via an override of onActivityResult.
There are other options, more advanced and more object oriented but they are not as standard as this method and are a bit more advanced. But if you are curious, you could have a look at injection frameworks like RoboGuice or Dagger to get a shared ProductManager instance inside all activities you display.


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MAS relaxes rules around banks' involvement with digital consumer platforms
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled plans to streamline regulatory requirements for banks looking to conduct or invest in non-financial businesses. This extends to digital consumer platforms such as e-commerce sites and online marketplaces.
Next, MAS will allow banks to be involved in the operation of digital platforms which match buyers and sellers of consumer goods and services, including the online sales of such goods and services. This will be permitted if such activities are related or complementary to the bank's core financial business. The move hopes to give banks more flexibility to serve customer needs, while ensuring focus on their core financial businesses. MAS says that in doing so, two major adjustments to the "Anti-commingling framework" will be made.
However, these businesses have to be related or complementary to a bank's core financial business, said Minister of Finance Heng Swee Keat during an annual dinner for The Association of Banks Singapore (ABS).
Reacting to the move in a conversation with Marketing, Pranav Seth, head of e-business, business transformation and Fintech and Innovation Group, OCBC Bank, agreed with MAS' decision. He explained that OCBC believes that the future of banking is one where banking is ubiquitously embedded into day-to-day life and hence day-to-day financial decisions.
This will give the bank the ability to engage customers on commerce platforms and fulfill their banking needs almost invisibly.
Examples of how banks can better engage with customers on these platforms include providing loan services for a new products while users are browsing and comparing different models. "This would definitely improve customers' experience and can potentially create significant opportunities for the bank," Seth added.
Sharing the same sentiment, Jeremy Soo, Singapore head of consumer banking group, DBS Bank, added that the policy change will allow the bank to play a more effective role in connecting "buyers" with "sellers" and vice versa online.
"The opportunity to create an online marketplace which leverages the bank's digital capabilities, partnerships and wide customer base is an exciting prospect we're eager to explore," Soo said.
Soo added that the policy change will allow banks to provide seamless digital experiences, where they are able to effectively integrate their customers' banking journeys with online retailing and sales experiences. At present, DBS is already involved in projects that are sales-related, such as DBS FasTrack, which was jointly developed by DBS and Applied Mesh.
"We look forward to participating in the consultation process so we can better understand how we can evolve the bank's digital offerings and improve customers' experience," Soo said.
Banks will not need to seek prior regulatory approval before conducting or acquiring major equity stakes in non-financial businesses which are permissible. However, to ensure banks continue to focus on their core businesses and reduce exposure, MAS will cap the investment at 10% of the bank's capital funds.
"This recognises that online purchases of goods and services and the use of e-payment services are becoming increasingly integrated. MAS' proposed refinement will allow banks to broaden their ability to provide a fuller suite of services to their retail customers," Heng said.
Beyond digital platforms however, banks need to seek case-by-case approval as they are not allowed to engage in the sale of consumer goods or services as a business in its own right. Meanwhile, banks will continue to be banned from entering businesses such as property development and hotels and resorts facilities.
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1. Proof that you are a strong buyer financially.
Since sellers know there are a lot of people wanting to buy right now, they want to make sure that whoever they go to contract with for the purchase of their property is in a financial condition to definitely close on the deal. This is true whether you are the only person making an offer or if you are competing with 15 other buyers.
You need to have proof from your bank (either a bank statement or a letter on the bank letterhead) that you have the cash to make the purchase or you need a pre-approval/loan commitment letter from a direct lender showing that you qualify for financing based on documentation reviewed by that lender. Without one or the other of these your offer probably won't even be looked at – so make sure you get this preparatory step done before you start seriously looking.
2. A good understanding of what you need and want as well as what is and isn't acceptable to you.
The more certainty you have about what you like and don't like, the faster you will be able to decide and act. The more things that are 'maybe' for you, the more difficulty you will have in finding what you want or acting once you find something that would work for you. You can always change, broaden and refine your criteria but at any one time you need to know if something will or won't work for you.
3. An ability to decide and act quickly.
This will require that you know what you want and what you don't as described in #2 above. But this also requires planning.
If you work during the day and can't go see houses until the evening or even the weekend, it may be more difficult to beat out other buyers when the right house does come along. If you are restricted by your work schedule then try to work out an alternative solution such as a family member or friend going to see properties for you, or having your agent do FaceTime or Skype when they find something they think you might like.
If there is more than one person involved in the decision, a plan should be worked out so that when something comes up you won't lose precious time trying to reach the other person/people. The best way ensures there are no unnecessary delays while at the same time still ensuring they do get to participate in the decision.
4. The right professionals working for you.
There is a list of experts you will need to watch out for you when purchasing. Mortgage professionals, inspectors, real estate agent, etc. They all need experience in a market like this one and also need to know the right methods to use that can give you an advantage. If you don't have the right people on your team, you will have a much more difficult time getting what you want while still being protected.
The goal in this market is to buy something you will be happy with for years to come while still ensuring you don't overpay or overlook property condition issues that you don't want.
If you have all 4 of those things in place then you have the best possible chance of success as a buyer in the current market.
If you are missing one or more of them, then you should either wait until we move into a more balanced market or you should work on getting the remaining items you need before you get into serious buying mode.
properties including single-family homes, condos, and townhomes in the Los Angeles, Tampa Bay, Clearwater, and Clearwater Beach areas.


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Colorado: Six Colorado Springs Board of Ed members facing petitions
Six Colorado Springs District 11 Board of Education directors, Elaine Naleski, Nora Brown, Al Loma, Sandra Mann, Luann Long and Jan Tanner, are facing recall petitions. Petitioners need 15,000 signatures each to get on the ballot. Issue is the closing of two elementary schools and a high school.
Note this as well:
The 2006 recall election involving District 11 cost $256,729.22.
Maine: March 4 election to replace three ousted Poland Selectmen
California: Blogger that pushed the Fullerton City Council recalls to the fore calls it quits
Here and he seems disappointed with the replacements selected in the recall.
Oregon: Clackamas County River Water Board member facing recall also fighting appointment of new board members
Washington: Five member North Valley Hospital Board of Commissioners facing petitions
The five North Valley Hospital Board of Commissioners are facing recall petitions, alleging violations of the Open Meeting Act (Washington requires a showing of malfeasance). The recall is apparently based around decisions on an Assisted Living facility, closing hospital districts and filling jobs.
NVH Board of Commissioners ChairHelen Casey, and members Lael Duncan, Dick Larson, Clarice Nelson and Herb Wandler are facing the recall.
Petitioners will need 35% of turnout -- between 237 and 289 signatures within 180 days
She said the last recall petition filed in the county was against Conconully mayor Leland Church in 2006, which was ruled by the court not to meet the requirements for sufficiency of charges.
nThe last such successful recall effort was against Okanogan County Prosecuting Attorney Jeremiah McCormick in 1977.
Colorado: State Rep facing petitions due to gun-control vote
State Rep. Mike McLachlan D-Durango, is facing a recall threat by gun-rights activists for his vote banning ammunition clips of over 15 rounds. Petitioners are threatening recalls against other Democrats.
Petitioners need 10,586 signatures in 60 days. McLachlan won office by 917 votes.
Missouri: Ellisville city council considering impeaching mayor
The Ellisville City Council is considering impeaching Mayor Adam Paul, in a fight over allowing a Walmart project to go forward. Last year, a group tried to recall five council members, though a judge ruled that the recall was unconstitutional.
New Jersey: Candidates for proposed West New York Mayoral recall
The recall campaign against West New York Mayor Felix Roque has gotten two potential candidates, though let's see if they get the signatures. The article is a little unclear, as the two candidates will be running on a slate with Commissioner Count Wiley.
Wisconsin: Judge who signed Walker recall facing tough reelection fight
Ozaukee County Circuit Judge Tom Wolfgram, who faced some criticism for signing a petition to recall Governor Scott Walker, is facing a tough re-election bid. Wolfgram has run unopposed in all of his reelection campaigns. The vote is on April 2nd.
Texas: El Paso mayor threatens to seek reimbursement if referendum law found illegal
El Paso Mayor John Cook, who was the subject of a widely followed recall attempt last year (that was shot down by a judge) because of his support for health benefits for gay and unmarried partners of city employees after a referendum ban that right, is now threatening to sue for $535,000 in legal fees that he ran up during the legal battle.
Apparently, there is some claim that the ballot measures were not allowed on the ballot.
Wisconsin: High voter turnout in presidential election presaged by recall
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Craig Gilbert looks at the voter turnout for the presidential election -- Wisconsin was second in the nation, with 72%, and was one of only three states to exceed 2008's totals. He notes this important fact about the recall:
Turnout for June's recall election for governor in Wisconsin (57.5% of voting-age adults) was higher than the November turnout for president in 30 of the 50 states.
In short, if you're looking for the reasons behind Wisconsin's unusual levels of participation, you have a very long list of factors to choose from. Some of them are more enduring: demographics, geography, tradition, habit. And some are circumstantial or subject to change: a convenient, user-friendly voting system, stark political divisions, intense partisan competition, and high levels of political organization and activity.
Minnesota: Red Wing mayor quits
Looks like Minnesota will go a little while longer without a recall, as embattled Red Wing Mayor Dennis Egan will be stepping down on April 1 in the face of a recall effort.
Egan was just elected to his term, but the fact that he represents the frac sand industry as a lobbyist was a killer.
Alaska: Petitioners starting State Rep recall
The recall campaign against State Rep. Lindsey Holmes, who flipped from D to R, is slated to start this weekend.
New Mexico: Two Raton School Board members recall scheduled for April 30
Two Raton school board members, Sheila Castellini and Michael Anne Holland, are facing a recall vote on April 30. If they lose, the positions will be filled by appointment.
New Mexico law requires malefeasance, in this case the accusation is that they "violated the district's Code of Ethics and that they exhibited lack of professionalism toward board members and school staff and engaged in "micro-managing the district."
Petitioners needed 41 signatures -- they handed in 152 and 140.
California: Bell attorneys call for acquital
Oregon: Clackamas River Water Board member facing March 19 recall vote
This is against Patricia Holloway. No word yet on the recall against Grafton Sterling which was derailed by clerical error.
Arizona: Pro-Arpaio group threatens bizarre legal action against recall proponents
The recall campaign against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio took a turn to the bizarre as a group called "Citizens To Protect Fair Election Results" sent a cease and desist letter to recall petitioners. The letter claims the recall is "false...fraudulent and a "blatant illegal attempt to disenfranchise voters" that "rises even to the level of criminal conspiracy and enterprise..."
The group is represented by Larry Klayman, a long-time activist on the right and the founder of Judicial Watch. According to the article, they are apparently claiming that the recall petition "violated the free speech, equal protection and due process rights of the majority of county voters who re-elected the sheriff." Note this:
"There are no valid reasons for this recall petition," Klayman said. "Nothing happened between the day of the election, the swearing-in of Sheriff Arpaio and this recall petition."
I have no idea what the legal basis of this claim could possibly be, but it will clearly be thrown out. Arizona is a political recall state and the recall can be launched for strictly political reasons. Additionally, we should point out that in the Russell Pearce recall, the Arizona Supreme Court held very strongly that the recall is not a joke. No word on whether the group will try find a way to sue the drafters of the Arizona constitution for including this provision.
There is also a more legitimate question of whether Arpaio can be recalled so soon after being reelected. The state law generally prevents recalls from being launched until 6 months after election. But, Arizona law appears to say that does not hold true for a reelection.
The Arpaio recall is still a long shot. Petitioners are claiming that they have 50,000 signatures already. They need to get 335,000 by May 30. To give you a hint of how that signature requirement stacks up, only three recalls in US history have gotten on the ballot needing more signatures (California Governor, Wisconsin Governor and Lt. Governor). The recall of Arizona Governor Evan Meacham in 1988 (Meacham was impeached) needed only 216,746. Additionally, ancillary evidence suggests Arizona's election commissions find failed signatures more frequently than other states.
Peru: Look at Lima Mayor recall
The article notes that a new poll shows 50 percent in favor of removal, though that is a 10% drop since December.
Michigan: Recall attempt against Howell Councilman fails
The petitioners failed to turn in signatures against Councilman Steve Manor.
Michigan: Ousted Troy Mayor seeks State GOP Committee Seat
Wisconsin: Recalled Sheboygan mayor pleads no contest to assault charges
Kentucky: Fairview School District "recall election" on utilities tax
Different type of recall, but worth noting -- they needed 313 signatures and got it:
When school districts enact such a tax, state law enables voters to step in if enough petition signatures are submitted.
Virginia: Petitioners claim enough signatures for Albemarle County Supervisor recall
The recall/trial of Albemarle County Supervisor Chris Dumler may move to the next stage, as petitioners claim they have at least 372 signatures (which equals the 10% of turnout needed). They are waiting to double the amount before handing it in.
Since this is Virginia, the petition will result in a trial, rather than an election. 10-percent of voters who cast ballots in the last election for Dumler's seat - totaling 372 needed signatures.
There is some question whether Dumler can face a recall for his plea on a misdemeanor sexual battery charge.
Alaska: More on State Rep party-flipping recall
Here's coverage of the potential recall of State Rep. Lindsey Holmes, who almost immediately flipped parties from Democrat to Republican after being elected. Alaska has a malfeasance standard (judicial recall), so it is impossible to know if switching parties will meet the legal requirement to allow a recall on the ballot. At least one other instance of a recall for party flipping was in a judicial recall state -- in Washington State in 1981. The courts or the election commission allowed that one on the ballot, though I don't think it was ever appealed all the way up the ladder. I have not been able to find a written decision on that case.
Minnesota: Red Wing mayor facing recall threats over conflict of interest clais
Red Wing's newly elected Mayor Dennis Egan is facing recall threats after it was revealed that he was also recently hired as a lobbyist for frac sand companies.
Minnesota is a malfeasance standard (Judicial recall) state, so there's a good chance that this (apparently legal) arrangement won't meet the misdeeds hurdle and be able to get on the ballot. Previous reports have noted that Minnesota has never had a recall election get to the ballot.
Virginia: Loudoun Supervisor facing recall threats
Loudoun Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R) is facing recall threats backed by local Democrats. Delgaudio is the subject of a special investigation for hostile work environment (based on pushing a city employee to set up meetings for donors). Delgaudio was stripped of his committee assignments.
540 signatures are needed. Virginia does not allow straight recalls -- instead, if enough signatures are gathered, a judge is empowered to decide whether to kick the official out.
Good history here:
In 1997, a similar recall petition drive was launched against then-Sugarland Run District Supervisor Steven D. Whitener (R), who was accused of bullying two female supervisors. Whitener faced board sanctions, including being stripped of his committee assignments, and a recall petition signed by 283 voters in his district. In court, the judge threw out the petition and chastised board members for bickering. The board's authority to sanction board members for their conduct was upheld in a federal lawsuit filed by Whitener.
Texas: El Paso not voting on recall gutting amendment to charter
It looks like the city council rejected the charter amendment which would have gutted the recall.
Wisconsin: Trial of ousted Sheboygan mayor to start
Florida: Dundee mayor who survived recall looking to run years later
Former Dundee Mayor Joe Garrison, who beat back a recall in 2003 for sexual harassment claims, is now running for Winter Haven City Council in a special election.
New tool for ballot measures
This was launched by the ballotpedia folks.
Maine: Milford School Board recall doesn't hand in signatures
The attempt to recall Milford school committee Chairman Gary Drinkwater and member Michael Bond has been dropped, as petitioners did not hand in the 260 signatures needed by the deadline.
California: Judge denies petition forcing rewriting of candidate statements
This was a story a little earlier in the week. Here's the resolution.
Florida: Petitions delivered for Tamarac City Council recall
Here -- petitioners handed in 1,468 signatures.
Washington: Pacific mayor keeps recall tied up in court
Pacific Mayor Cy Sun is facing a recall threat, but legal maneuvers keep the process tied up in court.
The mayor recently walked out of another city counsel meeting, and he has previously fired the city manager, police chief, and caused the city's insurer to drop coverage. Because Washington requires malfeasance or misconduct, there is a need to get over the judicial hurdle before this one gets on the ballot.
Michigan: Six candidates on the ballot to replace Troy mayor
They include the interim mayor and a former state Rep.
Maine: York Selectmen recall dropped
The attempt to recall Selectman Ron Nowell appears to have failed, as petitioner claims to have gathered 400-5000 signatures, a bit short of the 641 signatures needed by February 13. Petitioner notes that the weather hasn't helped.
Petitions against Chairman Mary Andrews and Vice Chairman Scott Fiorentino failed earlier this month.
Oregon: One Clackamas River Water Board member recall scheduled
Petitioners turned in 4,000 signatures to recall one of two Clackamas River Water board members, Patricia Holloway. Recall is scheduled for March 19.
Petitioners also turned in signatures to recall member Grafton Sterling, but that has rejected due to a "clerical error." That decision is now being challenged.
The recall was started after the board ran up $1 million in legal fees over four years, "driven in large part by infighting among board members and improper meetings held by Holloway and Sterling."
Unions have been very active in the fight:
Both campaigns received $11,303.19 each of in-kind contributions from a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, Working America. The union members collected signatures door-to-door for the campaign as their contribution. The union is not connected to the water district's branch of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
Florida: Petitioners claim enough signatures in Tamarac City Council recall
Petitioners trying to recall City Commissioner Patte Atkins-Grad, who was recently acquitted for trading votes to developers, claim to have collected 1,370 signatures. They need 1,250. There is a second round of signatures needed, but not sure what that total will be. Note also:
If the movement is successful, it will be the first recall in Broward County. There was a move years ago to oust a mayor in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, but organizers could not get enough signatures.
Virginia: Albermarle County Executive misdemeanor plea leads to calls for ouster, discussion of rarely used recall trial law
Virginia's rules for ousting elected officials are now being discussed, as there are discussion about removing Albemarle County Supervisor Christopher J. Dumler after he pled guilty to misdemeanor sexual battery.
Apparently, Dumler was so dismissive, that he said: "I am thinking of signing the petition myself."
Virginia does not have a recall, but a petition-trial. It has a rule that voters can gather signatures on a petition, and the judge can then remove for misusing the office or for a conviction for a hate or drug crime. There is another provision for a mandatory ouster, but it still wouldn't hit Dumler.
Petitioners need 372 signatures (10% of turnout).
Wisconsin: Report notes that Walker received 80% of donations from out of state addresses
This article note that "more than 80% of Walker's individual donors in the second half of 2012 listed their residence as outside Wisconsin..." However, this money is simply the individual donors, and does not refer to the big money that was spent on the recall.
"In all, Walker got more than 3,600 checks from out-of-state backers, averaging $69.... Nearly three out of every four of Walker's donations from individuals were $50 or under."
Washington: Look back at a plane crash, and Seattle mayoral recall
Op-ed on the Lima, Peru Mayoral recall
Here is an article from for the Peruvian Times.Also, note this article giving some details about the fact that President Ollanta Humala's Nationalist Party will not make an endorsement, though several of the party's local committees have come out against the referendum.
Nebraska: Second Attempt at recalling Wayne County Commissioner
A second attempt has been filed to recall Wayne County Commissioner Kelvin Wurdeman. The first recall was tossed out because of flawed petitions.
The recall is based on Wurdeman's pleading no contest to charges that he stole a truckload of publicly owned scrap metal, for which he was fined $1,000.
The first recall effort accused Wurdeman of removing dirt from a landowner's field without permission and using it for a nearby road problem. He denied the allegation.
Arizona: House committee passes recall primary law
The Arizona House is once again trying to add a primary to the recall. The measure HB 2282, passed the House Judiciary Committee.The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Steve Smith, was a supporter of Senate President Russell Pearce.
California: Suit filed over written statements of candidates in Coastside Fire Directors recall
Interesting case here. A petitioner has filed suit arguing that the candidate statements from Coastside fire directors President Doug Mackintosh, Director Mike Alifano and Director Gary Riddell (who are all facing recalls) did not focus on their education and qualifications, which is the primary purpose of a candidate statement. He wants them changed.
California: Seville School Boar Recall April 9th
Seville school board members Rebecca Quintana and Reynold Esquivel facing up coming recall for alleged misuse of district money, with one of the candidates a former board member who lost his seat in 2011. Election is April 9.
Colorado: 400 signatures handed in for the Evergreen Fire District recall
Petitioners need 300.
Vermont: St. Albans considers adopting recall
St. Albans is debating a new Town Charter and considering adopting a recall. The recall would require 15% of registereds to get on the ballot:
There is some discussion of other towns in Vermont that have a recall law:
Hardwick requires 35 percent of voters to ask for it, while Waterbury needs only 50 voters. In Shelburne the selectboard has authority to remove any elected official for cause.
Florida: Sheriff accused of removing signs promoting Tamarc Commissioner recall
More developments in the possible recall of Tamarc Commissioner Patte Atkins-Grad, who was acquitted on charges of trading votes for favors to a developer. Petitioners have gathered 900 signatures (need 1250) and have until next week.
However, the Sheriff's office is removing pro-recall lawn signs from front yard. The Sheriff's office is claiming that the signs represent a code violation, though it seems to be a first amendment violation.
Colorado: Four Estes Park Board of Trustees members facing petitions
Four board of trustees members, Eric Blackhurst, Ron Norris, John Phipps and Wendy Koenig, are facing petitions, due to their votes against a downtown theatre project.
Petitioners need about 400 signatures (25% of turnout) in 60 days.
Massachusetts: Hanson Board Chairman faces recall vote
Health board Chairman Tom Constantine is facing a recall election in 45 days. Petitioners handed in 935 signatures out of 6,943 registereds (they needed 10%).
Constantine's recall, including an inability "to act and conduct the Board of Health in a credible manner" and to "sustain the confidence of the majority of voters" in town, as well as a failure to "keep the best interest of the town of Hanson in mind when making important decisions of his office."
Idaho: Second Blackfoot School Board member resigns
Jenny Hong joined Chairman Scott Reese in resigning her School Board seat in the face of a recall threat.
Mynamar (Burma): Recall of representative launched
Petitioners are trying to recall Mandalay Region's Tada Oo township's National League for Democracy Pyithu Hluttaw representative, Daw Khin Thandar.
The issue has to do with alleged misdeeds in helping elect her brother to a ward assembly. Apparently, Mynamar has a malfeasance standard:
hluttaw representatives can be recalled for high treason, breaching the constitution, misbehavior failing to meet the criteria for a hluttaw representative and inefficient discharge of duties.
Petitioners need at least 1 percent of the "original" voters in the electorate to submit a complaint to the Union Election Commission, which then investigates the allegation. However, to allow a recall has not been approved.
Arizona Republic denounces Sheriff Arpaio recall effort
Note this fact:
The recall organizers claim to have $1.3 million with which to collect 350,000 signatures in the next 120 days.
India: Kerala looks to adopt recall
Looks like another Indian state will adopt the recall --the Kerala, as the Kerala institute of local administration (Kila) is forwarding a proposal.
From this description, it is a very tough recall law:
According to the act, if voters feel that their elected representative is inept or corrupt after two years, they can press for the Right To Recall. A no-confidence motion can be initiated against the tainted representative and three-fourth members will write to the district collector saying they have lost confidence in the candidate. The State Election Commission can then order a recall election.
Note that the states of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh have already adopted the recalls.
Arizona: Bill to change financing laws for recall
State Senator Michele Reagan introduced the following bill which seems to add the recall into the basics of campaign finance law.
Michigan: Charlevoix city council signatures handed in
Petitions were turned in for the recall of three Charlevoix city council members, Jill Picha, Bryan Vollmer and Dennis Kusina.
This recall is based on the outdoor community fireplace at a park.
It looks like this will be the first recall under Michigan's new law, which mandates recalls only on primary and election days. If they meet the signature requirements, they should get on the ballot on May 7.
Montana: Troy Mayor who lost recall running for old office
Former Troy (Montana) Mayor Don Banning, who was kicked out in May recall, is looking to run for his old position.
Lots of bad blood all around. Two council members pushed for the recall (one of whom became interim mayor), and hire an attorney (who is now the current city attorney) to draft the petition.
The four reasons for the recall: the termination of Charles Evans as city attorney, cashing a city check, allowing a construction project in Roosevelt Park and making changes to the city charter, all without council approval.
Idaho: Blackfoot School Board Chairman resigns in face of a recall
Blackfoot School Board Chairman R. Scott Reese has resigned in the face of a proposed recall (which was strangely hinted at here). Apparently, the big issue was a six-figure separation agreement (which was later ruled inappropriate by the court due to its passage in an executive session) with the former Superintendent. Reese has been hired by the county for an undisclosed job.
There is still an attempted recall of board member Jenny Hong. No word on what will happen there.
Last year, a separate Blackfoot School Board member survived a recall vote.
New Mexico: Judge allows recall of two Raton School Board members to go forward
A state judge has ruled that petitioners can start gathering signatures against two Raton school board members, President Sheila Castellini and Secretary Michael Anne Holland. Two current school board members Art Salazar and Art Armijo, and Raton school staff members, signed affidavits to start the recall.
Raton has recently seen a spate of recall threats, including against the Mayor and the City Council.
The two members are accused of violating the Code of Ethic, having a lack of professionalism toward board members and school staff and engaged in "micro-managing the district."
Interesting wrinkle here:
In order to force a recall election involving a board member, a petition against that person must contain the signatures of no less than one third of the number of people who voted on the office in question at the last election. When they were last elected in 2011, Castellini and Holland were each unopposed. Castellini received 122 votes and Holland received 121. When rounding is done, one-third of each of those vote totals equals 41, which would be the number of signatures Hestand and Stuart would have to collect on each petition in order to force a recall election on each board member.
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