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SB-1387 South Coast Air Quality Management District board.(2015-2016)
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Amended IN Assembly August 19, 2016
Amended IN Senate April 07, 2016
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2015–2016 REGULAR SESSION
Introduced by Senators De León, Allen, and Lara
An act to amend amend, repeal, and add Sections 39616, 40420, 40420 and 40424 of of, and to add Section 40426.1 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to nonvehicular air pollution.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1387, as amended, De León. Nonvehicular air pollution: market-based incentive programs: South Coast Air Quality Management District board.
(1)Existing law authorizes the board of an air pollution control or air quality management district to adopt a market-based incentive program as an element of a district's plan for the attainment of the state or federal ambient air quality standards. Existing law requires a district board, within 5 years from the date of the adoption of a market-based incentive program, to commence public hearings to reassess the program and, within 7 years from the date of the air district's initial adoption of the program, to ratify specified findings with the concurrence of the State Air Resources Board.
This bill instead would require a district board to submit to the State Air Resources Board for review and approval the district's plan for attainment or a revision to that plan, as specified. The bill also would require a district board to submit to the state board for review and approval the district's market-based incentive program and any revisions to that program, as specified. The bill would prescribe specified actions for the state board to take if the state board determines that a plan for attainment, a revision of a plan for attainment, a market-based incentive program, or a revision to a market-based incentive program do not comply with law. By adding to the duties of air districts, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
(2)Existing
Existing law establishes the South Coast Air Quality Management District vested with the authority to regulate air emissions from stationary sources located in the South Coast Air Basin and establishes a district board, consisting of 13 members.
This bill bill, until January 1, 2025, would add 3 members to the district board, as specified. The bill would make various conforming changes.
This bill also would prohibit a member of the south coast district board from being issued a vehicle from the south coast district for greater than 7 days in a 30-day period if the board member is eligible for a vehicle or vehicle allowance from the local government from which he or she is appointed.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YESNO
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.Section 39616 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:
(1) Several regions in California suffer from some of the worst air quality in the United States.
(2) While traditional command and control air quality regulatory programs are effective in cleaning up the air, other options for improvement in air quality, such as market-based incentive programs, may be explored, provided that those programs result in greater emission reductions while ensuring disadvantaged communities, as identified pursuant to Section 39711, are not disproportionately impacted by pollution.
(3) The purpose of this section is to establish requirements under which a district board may adopt market-based incentive programs in a manner that achieves the greatest air quality improvement while strengthening the state's economy and preserving jobs.
(b) (1) A district board may adopt a market-based incentive program as an element of the district's plan for the attainment of the state or federal ambient air quality standards.
(2) A market-based incentive program that satisfies the conditions in this section may substitute for current command and control regulations and future air quality measures that would otherwise have been adopted as part of the district's plan for attainment, and may be implemented in lieu of some or all of the control measures adopted by the district pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 40910) of Part 3.
(c) In adopting rules to implement a market-based incentive program, a district board shall, at the time that the rules are adopted, make express findings, and shall, at the time that the rules are submitted to the state board, submit appropriate information to substantiate the basis for making the findings that each of the following conditions is met on an overall districtwide basis:
(1) The program will result in an equivalent or greater reduction in emissions at equivalent or less cost compared with current command and control regulations and future air quality measures that would otherwise have been adopted as part of the district's plan for attainment.
(2) The program will provide a level of enforcement and monitoring, to ensure compliance with emission reduction requirements, comparable with command and control air quality measures that would otherwise have been adopted by the district for inclusion in the district's plan for attainment.
(3) The program will establish a baseline methodology that provides appropriate credit so that stationary sources of air pollution that have been modified prior to implementation of the program to reduce stationary source emissions are treated equitably.
(4) The program will not result in a greater loss of jobs or more significant shifts from higher to lower skilled jobs, on an overall districtwide basis, than that which would exist under command and control air quality measures that would otherwise have been adopted as part of the district's plan for attainment. A finding of compliance with this requirement may be made in the same manner as the analyses made by the district to meet the requirements of Section 40728.5.
(5) The program will promote the privatization of compliance and the availability of data in computer format. The district shall endeavor to provide sources with the option to keep records by way of electronic or computer data storage systems, rather than mechanical devices, such as strip chart recorders.
(6) The program will not in any manner delay, postpone, or otherwise hinder district compliance with Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 40910) of Part 3.
(7) The program will not result in disproportionate impacts, measured on an aggregate basis, on those stationary sources included in the program compared to other permitted stationary sources in the district's plan for attainment.
(d) (1) A district's plan for attainment or plan revision submitted to the state board shall achieve equivalent emission reductions and reduced cost and job impacts compared to current command and control regulations and future air quality measures that would otherwise have been adopted as part of the district's plan for attainment. A district shall not implement a market-based incentive program or any revisions to an adopted market-based incentive program unless the state board has determined that the plan or plan revision complies with this paragraph.
(2) (A)A plan or plan revision shall meet the provisions of subdivision (c) and Section 40440.1 if applicable. The state board shall review, approve, disapprove, or amend and approve the plan or plan revision prior to program implementation, and shall make its determination not later than 60 days from the date of submission of the plan or plan revision.
(B)(i)If the state board determines that a plan or plan revision submitted pursuant to this paragraph does not comply with this section, the state board within 60 days of the date of the submission of the plan or plan revision, shall do all of the following:
(I)Notify the district.
(II)Revise the plan or plan revision so that the plan or plan revision complies with this section.
(III)Approve the plan or plan revision.
(ii)If the state board approves a plan or plan revision pursuant to this subparagraph, the plan or plan revision shall take effect immediately and be binding on the district.
(3) (A)Upon the adoption of rules to implement the program in accordance with subdivision (c), the district shall submit the rules to the state board. The state board shall, within 90 days from the date of submission, determine whether the rules meet the requirements of this section and Section 40440.1, if applicable. This paragraph does not prohibit the district from implementing the program upon the approval of the plan or plan revision and prior to submission of the rules.
(B)(i)If the state board determines that a district rule does not comply with this section, the state board, within 60 days of the date of the submission of the rule, shall do all of the following:
(II)Revise the rule so that the rule complies with this section.
(III)Adopt the rule.
(ii)If the state board approves a rule pursuant to this subparagraph, the rule shall take effect immediately and have the same legal force and effect as a district rule.
(e) Within five years from the date of the adoption of a market-based incentive program, the district board shall commence public hearings to reassess the program and shall, not later than seven years from the date of the district's initial adoption of the program, ratify the findings required pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (6) of subdivision (c) and the district's compliance with Section 40440.1, if applicable, with the concurrence of the state board. If the district board fails to ratify the findings within the seven-year period, the district board shall make appropriate revisions to the district's plan for attainment.
(f) The district board shall reassess a market-based incentive program if the market price of emission trading units exceeds a predetermined level set by the district board. The district board may take action to revise the program. A predetermined market price review level shall be set in a public hearing in consideration of the costs of command and control air quality measures that would otherwise have been adopted as part of the district's plan for attainment, costs and factors submitted by interested parties, and any other factors considered appropriate by the district board. The district board may revise the market price review level for emission trading units every three years during attainment plan updates required under Section 40925. In revising the market price review level, the district board shall consider the factors used in setting the initial market price review level as well as other economic impacts, including the overall impact of the program on job loss, rate of business formation, and rate of business closure.
(g) For sources not included in market-based incentive programs, this section does not apply to, and shall in no way limit, existing district authority to facilitate compliance with particular emission control measures by imposing or authorizing sourcewide emission caps, alternative emission control plans, stationary for mobile source emission trades, mobile for mobile source emission trades, and similar measures, whether imposed or authorized by rule or permit condition.
(h) This section does not apply to the implementation of market-based transportation control measures that do not involve emissions trading.
SEC. 2.SECTION 1.
Section 40420 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
(a) The south coast district shall be governed by a district board consisting of 16 members appointed as follows:
(1) (A) Two members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(B) One member appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be a representative of a bona fide nonprofit environmental justice organization that advocates for clean air and pollution reductions in one or more communities within the South Coast Air Basin. reside in and work directly with communities in the South Coast Air Basin that are disproportionately burdened by and vulnerable to high levels of pollution and issues of environmental justice, including, but not limited to, communities with diverse racial and ethnic populations and communities with low-income populations. In addition to any other applicant who may be considered, the Governor shall accept an application from a member of a city council or county board of supervisors who meets the criteria in this subparagraph and shall give appropriate consideration to appointing that applicant.
(2) (A) Two members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
(B) One member appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be a representative of a bona fide nonprofit environmental justice organization that advocates for clean air and pollution reductions in one or more communities within the South Coast Air Basin. reside in and work directly with communities in the South Coast Air Basin that are disproportionately burdened by and vulnerable to high levels of pollution and issues of environmental justice, including, but not limited to, communities with diverse racial and ethnic populations and communities with low-income populations. In addition to any other applicant who may be considered, the Senate Committee on Rules shall accept an application from a member of a city council or county board of supervisors who meets the criteria in this subparagraph and shall give appropriate consideration to appointing that applicant.
(3) (A) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(B) One member appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be a representative of a bona fide nonprofit environmental justice organization that advocates for clean air and pollution reductions in one or more communities within the South Coast Air Basin. reside in and work directly with communities in the South Coast Air Basin that are disproportionately burdened by and vulnerable to high levels of pollution and issues of environmental justice, including, but not limited to, communities with diverse racial and ethnic populations and communities with low-income populations. In addition to any other applicant who may be considered, the Speaker of the Assembly shall accept an application from a member of a city council or county board of supervisors who meets the criteria in this subparagraph and shall give appropriate consideration to appointing that applicant.
(4) Four members appointed by the boards of supervisors of the counties in the south coast district. Each board of supervisors shall appoint one of these members, who shall be one of the following:
(A) A member of the board of supervisors of the county making the appointment.
(B) A mayor or member of a city council from a city in the portion of the county making the appointment that is included in the south coast district.
(5) Three members appointed by cities in the south coast district. The city selection committee of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties shall each appoint one of these members, who shall be either a mayor or a member of the city council of a city in the portion of the county included in the south coast district.
(6) A member appointed by the cities of the western region of Los Angeles County, consisting of the Cities of Agoura Hills, Artesia, Avalon, Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Carson, Cerritos, Commerce, Compton, Cudahy, Culver City, Downey, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Huntington Park, Inglewood, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Lakewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Maywood, Montebello, Norwalk, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Signal Hill, South Gate, Torrance, Vernon, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, and Whittier. These cities shall organize as a city selection committee for the purposes of subdivision (f), and shall be known as the city selection committee of the western region of Los Angeles County. The member appointed shall be either a mayor or a member of the city council of a city in the western region.
(7) A member appointed by the cities of the eastern region of Los Angeles County, consisting of the cities in Los Angeles County that are not listed in paragraph (6) or (8), and excluding the Cities of Lancaster, Los Angeles, and Palmdale. These cities shall organize as a city selection committee for the purposes of subdivision (f), and shall be known as the city selection committee of the eastern region of Los Angeles County. The member appointed shall be either a mayor or a member of the city council of a city in the eastern region.
(8) A member appointed by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles from among the members of the Los Angeles City Council.
(b) All members shall be appointed on the basis of their demonstrated interest and proven ability in the field of air pollution control and their understanding of the needs of the general public in connection with air pollution problems of the South Coast Air Basin.
(c) The member appointed by the Governor who is not the member appointed pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall be either a physician who has training and experience in the health effects of air pollution, an environmental engineer, a chemist, a meteorologist, or a specialist in air pollution control.
(d) Each member shall be appointed on the basis of his or her ability to attend substantially all meetings of the south coast district board, to discharge all duties and responsibilities of a member of the south coast district board on a regular basis, and to participate actively in the affairs of the south coast district. A member shall not designate an alternate for any purpose or otherwise be represented by another in his or her capacity as a member of the south coast district board.
(e) Each appointment by a board of supervisors shall be considered and acted on at a duly noticed, regularly scheduled hearing of the board of supervisors, which shall provide an opportunity for testimony on the qualifications of the candidates for appointment.
(f) The appointments by cities in the south coast district shall be considered and acted on at a duly noticed meeting of the city selection committee, which shall meet in a government building and provide an opportunity for testimony on the qualifications of the candidates for appointment. Each appointment shall be made by not less than a majority of all the cities in the portion of the county included in the south coast district having not less than a majority of the population of all the cities in the portion of the county included in the south coast district. Population shall be determined on the basis of the most recent verifiable census data developed by the Department of Finance. Persons residing in unincorporated areas or areas of a county outside the south coast district shall not be considered for the purposes of this subdivision.
(g) The members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly who are not the members appointed pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) or subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) shall have one or more of the qualifications specified in subdivision (c) or shall be a public member. None of those Those appointed members may not be a locally elected official.
(h) All members shall be residents of the district.
(i) (1) The member who was serving on the district board as of June 1, 2007, who had been appointed to represent the eastern region of Los Angeles County shall be deemed on January 1, 2008, to be the member appointed to represent the western region of Los Angeles County pursuant to paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) and shall serve from January 1, 2008, until the end of the term of office for the member who had been appointed to represent the western region of Los Angeles County. At the end of that term, the city selection committee of the western region of Los Angeles County shall make an appointment pursuant to paragraph (6) of subdivision (a).
(2) The member who was serving on the district board as of June 1, 2007, who had been appointed to represent the western region of Los Angeles County shall be deemed on January 1, 2008, to be the member appointed pursuant to paragraph (8) of subdivision (a) until the end of that member's term. At the end of that term, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles shall make an appointment pursuant to paragraph (8) of subdivision (a).
(3) On or after January 1, 2008, the city selection committee of the eastern region of Los Angeles County shall convene promptly to make an appointment pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (a).
(j) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2025, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2025, deletes or extends that date.
Section 40420 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
(1) One member appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2) One member appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules.
(3) One member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(c) The member appointed by the Governor shall be either a physician who has training and experience in the health effects of air pollution, an environmental engineer, a chemist, a meteorologist, or a specialist in air pollution control.
(g) The members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall have one or more of the qualifications specified in subdivision (c) or shall be a public member. None of those appointed members may be a locally elected official.
(i) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025.
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), nine members of the south coast district board shall constitute a quorum, and no official action shall be taken by the south coast district board except in the presence of a quorum and upon the affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the south coast district board.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), whenever there are two or more vacancies on the south coast district board, eight members shall constitute a quorum, and the two vacant positions shall not be counted toward the majority required for official action by the south coast district board. Thereafter, whenever at least one of those vacancies is filled, the quorum and voting requirements of subdivision (a) shall apply.
(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2025, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2025, deletes or extends that date.
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), seven members of the south coast district board shall constitute a quorum, and no official action shall be taken by the south coast district board except in the presence of a quorum and upon the affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the south coast district board.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), whenever there are two or more vacancies on the south coast district board, six members shall constitute a quorum, and the two vacant positions shall not be counted toward the majority required for official action by the south coast district board. Thereafter, whenever at least one of those vacancies is filled, the quorum and voting requirements of subdivision (a) shall apply.
(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025.
Section 40426.1 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
40426.1.
A member of the south coast district board who is eligible for a vehicle or vehicle allowance from the local government from which he or she is appointed shall not be issued a vehicle from the south coast district for greater than seven days in a 30-day period.
No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because a local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or level of service mandated by this act, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code.

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Home GAA Stars Of The Future Unite For Electric Ireland Hurling Team Of The Year
Stars Of The Future Unite For Electric Ireland Hurling Team Of The Year
It was another thrilling year in the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship culminating in a special and memorable victory for Galway as they claimed their third title in-a-row.
Along the way, we were treated to enthralling encounters, fierce battles and above all else, superb talent. A number of players stood out as future stars and leaders for their respective counties and those players were carefully selected by an esteemed panel of GAA experts to make up the 2019 Electric Ireland Minor Star Awards Hurling Team of the Year.
1. Aidan Tallis (Kilkenny)
Aidan Tallis was very assured and consistent between the sticks for Kilkenny this year. He made a number of crucial saves throughout the championship, particularly against Clare at the quarter-final stage. He exuded calmness at all times and proved a useful leader from the back.
2. Christy Brennan (Galway)
Christy Brennan was a rock at right corner-back for Galway throughout the championship. He shone in their All-Ireland semi-final victory over Wexford when he played a key part in the defence that kept the dangerous AJ Redmond scoreless from play while they held the half-forward trio to just one point.
3. Eoin Lawless (Galway)
Eoin Lawless was the definition of a great team player in all his outings with Galway this summer. He shone in their defeat of Wexford in the penultimate round while he was nominated for Player of the Week following his outstanding performance in the All-Ireland final against Kilkenny.
4. Ronan Lyons (Limerick)
Ronan Lyons was instrumental for Limerick in winning the Munster title this year. The Monaleen man was given the difficult task of man-marking the province's most potent forwards, a job which he did with ease. Lyons was outstanding in the Munster final as he battled against Clare's talisman Shane Meehan.
5. Ian McGlynn (Galway)
Ian McGlynn's year was rounded off in a fitting fashion when he lifted the Irish Press Cup on the steps of the Hogan Stand for Galway. He endured a tough semi-final when he was sent off for an off-the-ball incident, however, he bounced back superbly in the final, keeping Kilkenny's dangerous forwards under wraps.
6. Cian Galvin (Clare)
As captain, Cian Galvin leadership and work-rate were two key assets to Clare's play this year. Defensively, the Clarecastle man was very solid but he also scored in all but one game, showing his ability from placed balls, while he also finished a terrific goal against Galway.
7. Peter McDonald (Kilkenny)
Peter McDonald has a bright future for Kilkenny in the half-back line if this year's performances are anything to go by. Not only was he a brilliant reader of the game in the defence but the Thomastown man also scored a sensational long-range point in the All-Ireland final against Galway.
8. Alex Connaire (Galway)
Alex Connaire consistently caught the eye in the Galway midfield this year. The Sarsfields man was particularly impressive during the All-Ireland semi-final when he ran the show in the middle of the field. He loved to make breaks forward scoring two points that day and almost finishing a goal.
9. Patrick Kirby (Limerick)
Patrick Kirby followed on his family's tradition by wearing the Limerick jersey with pride this year and he excelled in it. He dominated the midfield area throughout the Munster championship with his work-rate and vision while he also proved his scoring ability with seven points.
10. Greg Thomas (Galway)
Greg Thomas was one of Galway's most impressive stars from open play. He showed an array of skill throughout but especially in the final when his physicality and tenacity won his side a penalty while he also produced a sublime back-handed pass for Seán McDonagh's goal.
11. Seán McDonagh (Galway)
The Mountbellew – Moylough player enjoyed a phenomenal championship and was named as the Minor Hurling Player of the Week on three occasions. He was Galway's main scoring threat with a tally of 4-36 from four games.
12. Cathal O'Neill (Limerick)
Another three-time Player of the Week, Cathal O'Neill was Limerick's go-to man for scores, from play and dead ball. O'Neill was a major contributor to their provincial success, scoring 1-43 through the Munster championship. His skill and awareness make him a player to remember for the future.
13. Billy Drennan (Kilkenny)
Billy Drennan won the most Player of the Week awards this year with four, usually after crucial scores like the 1-8 he got in the semi-final win over Limerick. The Galmoy man was deadly accurate from frees while he was also hugely influential from open play.
14. AJ Redmond (Wexford)
Wexford won a first Leinster title since 1985 and they wouldn't have done it without second-year minor, AJ Redmond, who got 1-11 in the provincial final win over Kilkenny including a sublime solo effort for his goal despite tremendous pressure from Kilkenny's defence.
15. Shane Meehan (Clare)
Dual star Shane Meehan was one of Clare's finest players this season and produced a scintillating performance against Galway in their quarter-final defeat. Meehan terrorised the defence, scoring 13 points, while he also set up a goal for Cian Galvin.
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Here is Beth at night time with the ocean behind her.
Here we are before our "special honeymoon dinner." They gave all the honeymooners at the resort a special meal. But it was pretty much just like the rest of the dinners.
This was taken on the beach at our resort, Xpu-Ha Palace.
We love that sand.. Here is Beth relaxing in the sun.
All dressed up for dinner..
It was our first time scuba diving! It was awesome!!
There's An Elephant on our Bed!
So the housekeepers at the hotel liked to decorate our bed everyday with towel sculptures... Elephants, swans, hearts, etc.
They had a wedding chapel at the hotel and this was the entrance.
So I (Beth) got Greg to get a masage. We went to the Adventura Spa Palace to spend the day, and enjoy the spa and beach.
Our hotel lobby was beautiful. It was open with a thatched roof.
Here is one of Greg scuba diving. We had so much fun, we can't wait to try it again sometime.
Greg's playing in the water in between snorkeling and swimming.
They had a special honeymoon dinner for us the last night of our honeymoon.
They had turtles of all ages at Xcaret. These were a few months old.
We went deep sea fishing of course. Greg caught the big one. Beth just caught some of the small ones.
Greg caught a wahoo...(sp?) He was the only one to catch a big fish while trolling.


The nuclear deal reached between the P5+1 and Iran is not only a boon to domestic and international energy firms. Sizable opportunities exist for non-oil and gas players, as well.
The recent nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 has whet the appetite of energy companies looking to tap into some of the world's largest oil and gas reserves. But if the deal is passed by the US Congress, which seems likely, Iran is set to become an appealing export and investment destination for non-oil and gas firms, too. This opening will not take place consistently, and will vary widely by industry.
For one, the staggered repeal of international sanctions against Iran will largely not apply to US companies, a vestige of the 1996 Iran-Libya Sanctions Act and Clinton-era executive orders. While the UN and EU will repeal most of their economic and financial sanctions – both those that directly target Iranian entities, as well as firms who conduct business with them – on "Implementation Day", the US will only do so for "non-US persons", as Annex II of the agreement indicates.
However, there are several exemptions, such as US entities which import Iranian carpets and foodstuffs, as well as those who do business with Iran's civil nuclear authority.
In addition, subsidiaries of US-owned companies will now be able to obtain special licenses by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to enter into contracts with Iranian organizations. The deal also places US firms that export, service, or lease civilian aircraft in this category, although they already have this privilege as of last year.
Nonetheless, it is still unclear how many of these licenses will be granted and how lengthy the process will be. OFAC could choose to revert to its pre-2012 stipulations and issue general licenses fairly broadly on behalf of US subsidiaries, or it could more require cumbersome specific licenses that must be applied for and are unique to each type of transaction.
So is it as simple as good news for non-American firms and bad news for the rest: the Boeings, pistachio importers, and nuclear energy enterprises of the US excepted? Not quite.
"European firms stand to benefit most because they traded with Iran robustly until 2010," says Artin Afkhami, former Iran researcher at New York Times and Princeton University.
Many of these companies had business ties to the country that predate the 1979 Islamic Revolution, such as Siemens and Peugeot. Others only stopped doing business with Iran a few years ago as sanctions ratcheted up. These include Societe Generale, which only gave up its license and halted its Iranian operations in 2012, and Renault, which stopped exporting vehicles to Iran a year later.
Still, Afkhami notes that they will undoubtedly face competition to tap into a nation of 80 million middle-income consumers, given the trading links that Tehran developed with developing nations since 2010, such as Turkey, South Korea, Russia, and especially, China.
Beijing's growing economic clout in Iran extends past trade: a number of its auto manufacturers have capitalized on Western sanctions by entering into joint ventures with Iranian partners, and it recently announced plans to double its investment in Iranian infrastructure projects to $52 billion.
A multitude of Iranian sectors outside of oil and gas were crippled by sanctions but are now ripe for investment.
For instance, Iran already owns the world's largest fleet of oil supertankers, but it also possesses a vibrant shipping and shipbuilding industry, which is likely in need of insurance, maintenance, supply, bunkering, and other service contracts.
Similarly, its under-capacity container berths on the Persian Gulf may once again play host to a number of Western shippers, evidenced by France's CMA CGM choosing to call at the modern Shahid Rajaee Port in a few weeks' time.
Further, Iran is the world's 11th largest mineral producer, but a lack of research capacity and outdated technology are two of the country's biggest obstacles to modernizing the sector, which boasts ample reserves of steel, copper, aluminum, and other metals.
With the right risk appetite and tolerance of a relatively untested regulatory regime, mineral extraction and processing in Iran may prove highly profitable for foreign miners, especially in light of gradual privatization.
Other non-energy areas that look set to be profitable for outside firms with the right expertise include software, petrochemicals, automobile manufacturing, insurance, and especially finance, which underpins the rest.
When it comes to international banking, from which Iran was largely cut off in recent years, European banks plainly stand to gain the most.
They were widely utilized by the Islamic Republic for payments processing and financing trade-related transactions, and most of their potential Iranian banking partners will be removed from the EU "blacklist" once the deal begins, a benefit their US counterparts cannot enjoy.
This is part of the reason Washington is wary of removing an assortment of non-nuclear sanctions on Iran, and may lead to banks with heavy dealings in the US dollar – some of whom have already been heavily fined for breaching US sanctions – giving pause for thought. In fact, dollar clearing transactions with Iranian entities will remain prohibited.
"Given the residual 'snapback' capacity of international sanctions under the Iran deal, banks, being naturally conservative, will probably be slower than most industries to get back into Iran," notes Afkhami.
None of these changes will occur overnight. Indeed, the nuclear accord's Implementation Day will only take place once a number of initial nuclear-related measures are undertaken by Iran and verified by the International Atomic Agency, and by most estimates this will take at least until early 2016.
What is clear, though, is that the rush to invest in and do business in Iran is on. A German trade delegation arrived shortly after the deal and a number of other governments are planning their own commercial visits. The lifting of sanctions has some analysts predicting annual growth rates of up to 8% over the next several years.
Its timeline may be debatable, and its scope dependent on certain political variables, but Iran's economic reawakening is in progress and massive opportunities exist even outside the oil and gas sectors.


Painting can change the character and look of your house. Removing paint, however, is not as much fun as applying it. There are many ways to remove paint, from the elbow grease method of sanding and scraping to heat guns and chemical solvents. Chemical solvents are, oddly enough, the safest way to remove paint from wood work. Heat guns pose fire hazards, and if used with lead paint, health hazards. There are several chemical solvents to choose from: environmentally safe solvents take longer to work and need more applications; Solvent based strippers are flammable and volatile but work quickly; Methylene chloride or DCM strippers remove both latex, acrylic and oil based paint, however it takes several applications to remove all the paint and some are flammable. You can find chemical solvents in gel, liquid or paste forms.
Use dry paper towels or a lint free cloth to remove fresh, wet paint drips from window sills. Wipe the paint up with one swipe. Do not scrub as this could causing staining.
Don protective clothing, chemical proof gloves, protective goggles and breathing mask before trying to remove old paint from window frames. Open all doors and windows for ventilation.
Lay drop cloths or newspapers on the floor under the area you will be working.
Working from top to bottom, apply chemical solvent with an old paint brush according to package directions. Follow all safety instructions and read warnings before opening solvent.
Use a flat edged scrapper to remove paint from window frames, again working from top to bottom. For small areas and crevices use steel wool.
Re-apply the chemical solvent to areas with remaining paint and use the scrapper to remove the paint.


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Home » Channel » What Channel is GAC Family Channel on Dish? [2022-23]
Everything needs a new beginning; here's an all-new write-up that will help you learn about the channel's information and the accessibility on GAC channel. GAC channel on your Dish streaming service. With this write-up, you will be able to easily find out the channel that is available on the the GAC channel network available on Dish. DISH streaming system.
A brief note on GAC
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Let's begin to discover more regarding GAC. GAC Channel Network. Through the GAC Family channel (formerly called The GAC channel) can enjoy American-based family-related TV shows films, series and more available via the library of content on GAC, which is also known as the Great American Country Channel.
The video format used on GAC Family channel network is HDTV 1080i. GAC Family channel includes HDTV with 1080i resolution and was created through GAC Media. The GAC Family channel includes a variety of American-based lifestyle, heritage culture, as well as other relevant video-related content. You can also watch GAC Family channel's GAC Family channel content on the list of TV provider channels.
Let's take a look at what we can learn about DISH Network which is a well-known TV streaming service. It is possible to stream content of the video channel on DISH Network through the Smart devices, such as streaming devices, smart TVs such as computers, mobile phones, computers tablets and more. All of these can be supplied through DISH TV providers.
The DISH Network is an award-winning streaming TV service. This DISH Network additionally offers subscription packages that are specifically tailored to different categories like health professionals, teachers and many more. Let's get to learn more about subscription packages available on DISH Network.
Flex Pack of DISH offers fifty channels at $ $40 for a month (can add or remove channels).
America's Top120 offers the capacity of 190 channels at 64.99 per month.
America's Top 120+ includes more than 190plus channels at 79.99 per month.
If you want to watch it, America's Top 200 offers 244+ channels at 89.99 per month.
Furthermore, America's Top 250 offers the capacity of 290+ channels for 99.99 per month.
This is the complete list of subscription packages available on the official website that is part of DISH Network. DISH Network.
This is the primary part of this informative review to learn about which channel number belongs to GAC Family Channel that is available for Dish TV Provider. Be sure to read the channel numbers that are listed down for GAC Family channel that is available on DISH Network.
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Channel Name: GAC Family
Broadcasting on the following day: the 165th day of the year.
This is the most requested answer, which is the channel number. GAC Family channel. The which is available through 160 in the lineup for the channels of the DISH Network. There are packages like the Flex packsand America's Top 250to access GAC Family channel on GAC family channel network on the DISH channel lineup. Other packages from Dish don't have an GAC Channel. Therefore, you'll be able to get a variety of channels such as GAC Family on the DISH Network.
The most watched programs through GAC Family channel network are GAC Family channel network include Harmony from the Heart, The Winter Palace When Hope calls Christmas, Joy for Christmas and A Lot like Christmas, Angle Falls Christmas A Heartfelt Christmas, A Christmas Miracle for Daisy, Jingle Bell Princess, Christmas Is You, Royally Wrapped for Christmas and more shows available on GAC Family channel. GAC Family Channel Network.
The DISH Network has many more advantages and features with its subscription plans. Teachers medical professional, military or Veterans, or are older than 55, is a way to get discounts on your subscription to the DISH TV. You can use this DISH-powered streaming service online to stream your recorded content as well as live streaming on mobile phones tablet, laptop or computer, among others. This is why these are the advantages and features that are available on DISH Network. DISH Network.
This is the final part of this informative write-up finding out which channel is GAC's channel on the the Dish streaming services. We've provided that the right channel is for that channel. GAC network in Dish's main channel lineup. So, I think this article is an excellent source to determine which channel belongs to that belongs to the GAC network channel within the Dish streaming channel lineup.
Yes, absolutely. You can stream this channel on GAC channel network through DISH. DISH streaming service network. This is why you can locate GAC channel channel at number number 165 in the DISH channel list.
You can avail packages like the the Flex pack as well as America's Top 250 to view GAC Family on the GAC Family channel within the DISH channel lineup. Other packages from Dish do not offer the GAC Channel.
Popular shows include Farm Kings, When Hope Calls, Headline Country, Fuller House, Bonanza, The Lone Ranger, Silver Spoons and many more are accessible through GAC channel. GAC channel.
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Paws Walk is fun with a purpose. Walkers raise critically important funds for the care of thousands of homeless animals that the New Hampshire SPCA takes in each year.
This annual event is full of four legged and two legged friends, delicious food, interesting vendors (including a ReVision Energy booth!), face painting, music, exhibits, and entertainment!
Ask your friends and family to join you in forming a team of 5 or more! Or walk as an individual. If you can't join us, you can still earn prizes and raise money by being a Virtual Walker!


Pampered VI Day Spa and Lash Lounge offers luxurious treatments, healing therapies, friendly, expert service in the heart of historic downtown Christiansted on the beautiful island of St. Croix, USVI.
Pamper Yourself. If you don't, who will?


What-does.net is your comprehensive online definition dictionary. If you are not sure how to define Bishop, our website can provide you with the appropriate definition. On this page, you can find what is Bishop.
2. A spiritual overseer, superintendent, or director.
3. In the Roman Catholic, Greek, and Anglican or Protestant Episcopal churches, one ordained to the highest order of the ministry, superior to the priesthood, and generally claiming to be a successor of the Apostles. The bishop is usually the spiritual head or ruler of a diocese, bishopric, or see.
4. In the Methodist Episcopal and some other churches, one of the highest church officers or superintendents.
7. To admit into the church by confirmation; to confirm; hence, to receive formally to favor.
8. To make seem younger, by operating on the teeth; as, to bishop an old horse or his teeth.
9. A piece used in the game of chess, bearing a representation of a bishop's miter; - formerly called archer.
10. The head of a diocese.
" I heard M'sieur the Bishop. - "The Shepherd of the North", Richard Aumerle Maher.
The Bishop was wrong. - "The Shepherd of the North", Richard Aumerle Maher.
That's what the Bishop said. - "The Shepherd of the North", Richard Aumerle Maher.


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Illuminations: Earning a Living with Dynamic Photography
Raymond J. Klein
Publisher: Page Turner Press and Media Pages: 94 Price: (paperback) $23.99 ISBN: 9781649082459 Reviewed: December, 2020 Author Website: Visit »
In this memoir, Raymond J. Klein not only recalls his life and career, but tries to impart his wisdom and inspire others interested in photography.
When Klein was 12, he found his father's old Kodak camera, and his career path was set. Within two years, he'd become the family photographer, learned to develop his own prints, won a $10 prize in a newspaper contest for his shot of the family cat stalking his mother's caged canary, and went to work in a Kodak processing plant.
He later spent four years in a U.S. Air Force photo unit, worked for RCA photographing missile launches at Cape Canaveral, and landed jobs with studios in Chicago, where he shot editorial and advertising photos.
Illuminations consists of 29 short chapters, most explaining how Klein took some of his best shots, with the accompanying photos. As Klein's career evolved, he became more involved in multiple exposures and different lighting techniques, and he provides examples of these as well. He later teamed up with several poets, who wrote poems inspired by his images.
The photos help overcome a narrative slowed by punctuation and typographical issues. The author emphasizes certain words and phrases by bold-facing them; that, combined with random capitalization and quote marks, and a plethora of commas, makes for a choppy read, as in: "The text writer person, I had been working with, at the Martin Company, at that time, recommended I apply at an Advertising Agency or a Studio, producing Photography."
That aside, Illuminations provides some valuable lessons and inspiration for those with an interest in photography. While, the work of photographers has been changed drastically by new technology, the lessons Klein imparts are timeless.


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Scholars Discuss Affordable Care Act, 2014 Elections
Experts to weigh in on immediate consequences of ACA and political impact
October 15, 2014 | By Hilary Hurd Anyaso
EVANSTON, Ill. --- A panel discussion on "The Affordable Care Act and the 2014 Election" at Northwestern University will feature prominent scholars who will weigh in on the immediate consequences of the historic legislation and its future impact on local and national politics.
Hosted by the Northwestern Scholars Strategy Network, the event will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, on the lower level conference room of the Transportation Center, 600 Foster St., on Northwestern's Evanston campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Colleen M. Grogan, professor in the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. Her areas of research interest include health policy, health politics, participatory processes and the American welfare state.
Lawrence Jacobs, the Walter F. and Joan Mondale Chair for Political Studies and director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance in the Hubert H. Humphrey School and the department of political science at the University of Minnesota. He has published several books and articles on a range of public policies including health care reform and American politics.
Illinois State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) will respond to the scholars and offer her own insights.
"We hope people at Northwestern and members of the surrounding community will join us for an engaging discussion about the Affordable Care Act, its political consequences and the future of health care in the United States," said Brayden King, associate professor of management and organizations at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management and an organizer of the event.
Earlier in the day, Grogan and Jacobs will participate in a special seminar "Health Care and the 2014 Election" from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 633 N. St. Clair, 18th floor, Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) classroom, in Chicago. This Oct. 22 event also is free and open to the public.
Topics: Medicine
Northwestern workshop to cover bias in big data and LGBTQ health
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This 50A Y-adapter has a NEMA SS2-50P/CS6365 male plug and splits the connection into two SS2-50 outlets for powering two boats off the same connection. All ends include a threaded ring that screw around an inlet or collar to protect the connections from water damage. Two LED indicator lights on the unit illuminate when the power is connected.


Saturday February 4th, 2017 TCB will be organizing the first Taste of Bonaire for 2017 with the theme Carnival. For the first time TCB will introduce this, where there will be a lot of joy with a Carnival atmosphere. The event will take place at the Wilhemina Park from 6pm to 11pm.
The program will be filled with music and shows. There will be food stands selling local/international food and also arts & crafts.
Grupo ESO, Projekto 2000, Steelband Silver Bullets and Bonazamba will be performing.
Also a presentation of the Queen of Carnival 2017 and Prins & Pancho which will be giving their Carnival show.
Tourism Corporation Bonaire would like to invite everyone to come enjoy a great evening at the first Taste of Bonaire taking place Saturday February 4th, 2017 at Wilhelmina Park. A Taste of Bonaire filled with great music, shows and much more.


Nothing is more fun and relaxing than spending a day sunbathing and swimming at the beach with your family. Unfortunately, while we would love soaking up the sun and enjoy the serene environment at the beach, spending too much time in the sun will lead to sunburns. For this reason, you need to have some kind of a shade to protect you from the excess heat and UV rays. While an umbrella is a fine solution, it is often not sturdy especially considering the strong winds at the beach. The best beach tents are the perfect solution as they are not only sturdy but also offer plenty of interior space.
The best beach tents are not as different from the camping tents in terms of construction as they tend to have fiberglass frames and polyester walls. However, they have some fundamental differences that make them stand out when ensuring best in class comfort when at the beach. To start with, these tents offer you with better sun coverage and keep you away from UV rays. These tents are also easy to assemble (most often less than 1 minute) and often come with large window and doors that allows for visibility as well as ventilation. Additionally, because of the strong wind on the beaches, these tents are more stable than regular models.
In this post, we have put a list of the top ten best models on the market. Picking any of the below models will surely upgrade your comfort during your next beach trip whether you are planning to go as a couple or family.
With a pop-up design, the G4Free beach tent offers an easy setup and spacious interior that ensures that you enjoy each moment while out on the beach. Different from other models which takes a lot of time to assemble, this models pop up and opens in one second and folds back in three seconds. This makes it a versatile tent that you can carry everywhere whether you are fishing, camping, on a picnic as well as other outdoor activities.
This model mainly stands out because of its stable and durable design. The frame is forged from lightweight yet sturdy aluminum while the cover is made using water and flame resistant polyester fabric. the fabric is also UV resistant ensuring that you are safe from the UV rays. Above all, this tent is super light and comes with a carrying bag making it easy to carry wherever the outdoor activities take you.
Make your time on the beach even more enjoyable with this beach tent from AmazonBasics. Remaining true to its principal goals, this tent is one of the cheapest models on the market. It comes with a thoughtful design that provides solid protection from sun, spectacular view of the outdoors as well as optional privacy. Besides using it at the beach, you can also use this tent when the kids are watching sporting events, especially from the sideline.
There are many reasons why this tent has emerged as a top seller. First, it is crafted from high-end construction materials to ensure durability. Secondly, this unit comes with a spacious interior that lets you have your fun unobstructed. Some of the other features we love include quick assembly, large windows that ensure proper ventilation as well as a foldable design that make it portable.
Unlike other beach tents that make you claustrophobic, the Neso Grande beach tent will offer you ample protection from rain and sun. One of the main selling points about this unit is that it will not only offer you solid protection but also helps you become one with the beach atmosphere and enjoy the serene blue waters of the sea. The tent features a beautiful and modern design that looks great and blends well with the environment.
The tent's wall is made of high-quality Lycra and Nylon fabric that is not only tough but also water resistant. The corners are reinforced to ensure durability while the rustproof aluminum poles will ensure its stability. Additionally, this tent is incredibly easy to carry as it is lightweight and folds to fit in a shoulder-carrying bag.
You can now forget about having to peg the stakes and adding any components when it comes to assembling your net with the ZOMAKE beach tent. Featuring an innovative Pop Up tent, assembling it is super easy and fun. The tent comes with an oversized design that offers a space for up to four individuals making it a perfect choice for medium sized families.
Owing to its innovative design, this tent can also be used as playhouse of the kids. You will love the open ends plus the bottom materials that are easy to clean. This design will allow for good ventilation and visibility. Moreover, the large windows have a removable mesh that can help you keep the mosquito and other bugs out.
ALPHA CAMP beach tent comes in a simple design but offers you excellent protection from sun, strong wind, and UV when enjoying yourself at the beach. The tent also has a spacious interior that will suit the needs of couples whether you are laying back or sitting down on beach chairs. To reduce the heat, this tent comes with large windows that allow the cool breeze to enter while the undercoat will keep the excess heat out.
More to this, the silver undercoat also offers 50+SPF that keeps the UV rays. Thanks to the heavy-duty construction and water-resistant fabric, this tent also offers a great shelter from light rain and wind. We also love the lightweight design and simple assembly making it a portable model for active families.
With an exquisitely beautiful and enchanting blue color, the Arcshell beach tent will make an ideal attraction for a sunny day at the beach as well as other recreational and leisure activity. The tent is made using 190T polyester wall that is conjoined with a 210D polyester floor to ensure 100 percent water resistance. The cover is also UV resistant shielding you from up to 98 percent of UV rays.
Similarly, you will love the three extra large window covered with B3 mesh. This ensures that you will get enough ventilation and visibility while the mesh will keep mosquito out. To increase its stability, this unit comes with five extra large sandbags combine with 12-inch stakes that enable the tent to withstand strong. Another great feature includes the easy assembly, bright colors for stability as well as extended dome shape that ensures efficient protection. Moreover, this unit boasts of a double stitching for enhanced durability.
From lounging on the lakeside or a park to relaxing on a sandy beach, the Pacific Deluxe beach tent is a great solution that offers you with unbeatable comfort. Measuring 95 L x 52 H x 51 D, this tent offers a spacious interior that accommodates 3-4 people. To keep your stuff organized and safe this tent comes with various internal pockets. As you would expect from a high-end tent, this model comes with a sturdy fiberglass frame coupled with tough yet lightweight fabric, making it a great outdoor accessory.
On top of that, this tent will provide you with adequate protection against sun, rain, and wind. In terms of design and ease of assembly, this unit sets the pace for the industry as it assembles and dissembles in less than a minute. What's more, the breathable polyester material coupled with the large windows ensures a cool atmosphere and visibility.
While at the beach, it is hard to find a place to change your clothes or take a quick shower after swimming in the salty water. The Coleman beach shade is designed to offer you with a private area where you can do this. Besides this tent will also protect you from excess sunlight, unexpected downpour, and strong wind. Crafted using high-quality material including tough fabric and lightweight yet sturdy frame, this tent offers you with the comfort you need every time you are outdoors.
Plus, this tent offers you with 50+ UPF protection that keep the harmful UV rays away. The tent also comes with various internal pockets that enable you to keep your valuables safe while you sunbathe or swim. More to this, the tent comes with large windows that allow for a cool breeze boosting your comfort.
Designed for individuals looking for larger models, the Alvantor Beach Tent will accommodate up to four individuals making it an excellent choice for families or a group of friends. Boasting of a spacious interior, the tent will fit four adult seats comfortably allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking beach view without having to worry about the excess sun. The tent is also rated at UPF 50, which means that it keeps the harmful UV rays at bay.
Besides, this model really shines when it comes to durability. Combining light frame and water-resistant fabric that is double stitched, this tent withstand repeated use season after season. The sides are made of mesh that not only keeps the bugs away but also offers good ventilation and visibility.
Offering you with a pealing and practical design, this is another high-end beach tent from Pacific Breeze designed with the user's needs at heart. This is a three-walled tent that protects you from the sun, UV rays, wind, and light shower while offering you with excellent visibility. The tent also has large windows that offer plenty of air circulation.
Perhaps the biggest advantage that comes with this unit is portability and ease of assembly. It comes with a lightweight frame and fabric plus a storage bag, making it easy to carry. When it comes with ease of assembly, similar to other tents from the Pacific Breeze, this model features a pop-up design that enables a less than a minute assembly does. What's more, this tent also comes with integrated pockets that offer a safe place to store your valuables.
There are many beach tents on the market. Despite looking at the modern and favorite colors, you should consider other features for you to select the best beach tent that suits your needs.
Size: This is probably the first thing you should consider. Beach tents come in different sizes, meaning that they accommodate a given number of people. Before making the purchase, you should first think of the number of people who are going to use a tent. Luckily, we have small models that are great for a couple and other larger models great for a family.
Construction materials: After ensuring that you got the right size, the other consideration is the construction materials. While these tents are made of different materials, the model constructed using polyester and nylon tends to offer great service. The tent should also come with a lightweight and sturdy frame to ensure durability. Besides, should also pick tents that protect you from UV rays and offer good ventilation.
Setup: Of course, you shouldn't go for a tent that takes you the whole afternoon just having to assemble it. We recommend going for the tents that come with a pop-up design as they assemble in less than a minute.
Stability: Strong winds are common on the beach. Therefore, you should ensure that you have only selected a tent that is stable and strong. Go for the tents that come with metallic stakes as you can easily stick them into the sand. We also have other models that have weights that hold them down, making them stable even in areas with strong winds.
If you are planning to spend some time on the beach all the seasons, year round, the above-reviewed beach tents will boost your convenience. These are high-quality models that are carefully designed to offer you excellent service for many years to come. Besides, they are easy to set up and come with a foldable design making them easy to carry. Best of luck!


Practically 20 years earlier, I began wagering without any understanding of anything. Fortunately, I soon recognized that you can not defeat the bookmakers with simply some fundamental details about your favorite football group and the league they are playing in. So I had to progress and also review whatever regarding sports wagering I could discover and likewise began to create my own methods and designs. Today I go to a degree where I can say with confidence that I recognize what I am doing. I consider myself not simply a common sporting activities bettor, I consider myself a statistic fanatic, a data analyst and also a designer, all combined with an enthusiasm for soccer. For my understanding, this is the best blend of achieving success in this organisation-- and I consider sports wagering as a severe company, making me serious money and also making you lots of money.


While it can be fun to toast, like, comment and rage against your friends when they check in their latest beer find, sometimes you just want your beer.
I know for me, when I'm in Total Wine, I'm more overwhelmed than a toddler roaming the aisles of a big box toy store. I suddenly don't remember what I have, what I've had or what I'd like to have. I just find myself grasping at labels and names that sound vaguely familiar.
"There's an app for that," you may say. Then I'll say "Yeah, have you tried to use your data plan in a big box beer store?" There's a whole bunch of "no service," and very little actual data being transferred.
I've tried making notepad documents, but there's no way to sort, and typing long/unusual names is a pain!
He's created an app called Beer Brains. The data stores locally on your device, so even if you have no service, you can still see your beer inventory. The only time you need internet service is when you're searching for new beers.
The app lets you categorize your inventory, create a wish list, and rate beers. If you want to indicate to yourself that you've already consumed a particular beer, then rate it. That will move it to the "ratings" view.
The best part of the app? It reads bar codes! No matter how many times I hold my phone up to a beer, the notepad program is not going to read a bar code.
The information is sourced from a third-party database (unambiguously called BreweryDB), which in turns gets its information from its own administrators and community. You can submit items for approval at their website. Per Justin, the database also distinguishes different years for certain brews.
I asked Justin if the app lets you indicate whether you consumed the brew in a bottle, can, or on tap, but he said not exactly. Those aren't categories you can choose, but there is a note section for each entry, and you can notate this for your reference.
Right now the app is intended to be a reference for each individual. There is no account to log into, so there aren't "friends" to approve, or people to follow. In the future he might add some "light sharing" capabilities: sharing wish lists and recommendations. He might also include average ratings from popular beer sites.
He said there isn't a limit to how many beers you can list (well, unless you have a tiny, tiny hard drive). The only limit is in searching. The cap on returns is 50, so if you search for "ale" you ain't gonna get all the items.
Beer Brains is free (ad-supported) in the Apple app store. Eventually he'd like to offer a paid ad-free service. If there's enough interest in an Android version, he said that he would make one. For the record, I'm on Android!
Most information comes from a written interview with Justin, but some of it comes from Google Plus. You may send any suggestions, comments or questions to Justin.


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Strapped Industry, Towns Plead For Relief
04/02/2020 by Kirk Ross
A sign in front of Floyd's 1921 Restaurant & Catering in Morehead City promotes orders available with curbside service, one of numerous restaurants forced to close their dining rooms and lay off staff because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Floyd's Facebook page
With vacation rentals shuttered and restaurants closed or open for takeout only, local governments in tourism-dependent coastal areas are bracing for bleak options as they begin to draft new budgets.
By law, North Carolina counties and municipalities are required to adopt new budgets by July 1, the beginning of a new fiscal year. None is allowed to run deficits, and borrowing is limited under a system put in place after a wave of local government failures during the 1930s.
That system and the ability for public sector spending to prop up teetering economies and deal with widespread unemployment will be tested in ways they haven't been since.
In Raleigh, legislative hearings on the impact of the coronavirus have featured a litany of losses across all sectors of the economy, but none as quickly or deeply felt than in the areas of food service, hospitality and travel.
On Tuesday, members of the Economic Support Working Group of the House Select Committee on COVID-19, heard pleas for immediate state action from industry representatives.
"The biggest business challenge that I am hearing from restaurants and hotels is that they are cash strapped today," Lynn Minges, president and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, told working group members during a teleconference Tuesday. Some businesses have resorted to making payroll using credit cards, she said, and all are faced with ongoing bills, leases and debt service. Adding to the urgency, she said, is that many small businesses are finding that there are pandemic riders on business interruption insurance.
Minges said help is coming from recently passed federal relief bills, but that will take time to arrive.
"The application process is long and cumbersome and we're still waiting on guidance from the federal government. There are loan programs these folks can apply for, but they need cash in their pockets today. They cannot make their payments today. They cannot make their payroll today. They are really struggling."
The association estimates that 350,000 of the state's roughly 500,000 restaurant jobs and 23,000 of the 80,000 hotel jobs have been lost so far. It's calling for a $100 million state emergency grant for hospitality businesses that would provide one-time grants up to $25,000 for smaller restaurants and $50,000 for larger restaurants and hotels to temporarily cover rent, utilities, payrolls and vendors. The association is also asking for the state to delay sales tax collections and other tax payments.
That would especially help restaurants trying to stay open on a limited basis to make payrolls and keep vendors paid, Minges said.
At Floyd's 1921 Restaurant & Catering in downtown Morehead City, a dining room and patio that can hold up to 250 patrons is quiet, although the kitchen remains open.
Since the statewide ban on dine-in service began March 17, a small staff assembles there six days a week to prepare dozens of meals for carryout customers.
Restaurant manager Jason Eure said the special takeout menu was already in the works when the statewide order was announced. Even though they had a head start, he said, Floyd's had to quickly adapt from being a dinner destination to a carryout food service.
"Eating is more of a necessity than a luxury at this point in time," he said. The restaurant has always focused on local customers and wanted keep serving, but from a business perspective, Eure said it was like going from being a full-service restaurant to operating a food truck.
"The bills are still coming, as far as the mortgage, the power, all that kind of stuff, but you're not able to utilize the basic square footage."
Eure said it's not all doom and gloom. The community has been supportive, he said, and there's enough business to keep a skeleton staff of 10 employed.
But the front-of-house staff, which can grow to around 60 employees at the height of the summer season, is idle and those employees have started collecting unemployment. There's also a lot of uncertainty about what's ahead, especially how it will affect the typically busy summer season.
"We've all come to the reality that it's going to go longer than we want it to," Eure said. "We're on the cusp of summer basically. Even if all is golden at the end of April, the public is going to still be gun shy about going out."
Preparing for an economic hit
At Tuesday's hearings, legislators also received warnings about how business closures and precipitous drops in sales and occupancy tax revenues would affect the bottom line for the hundreds of communities in the state that rely on travel and tourism.
Erin Wynia, chief legislative counsel for the North Carolina League of Municipalities, told members of the select committee working on the impact to state and local government that the hit to small businesses would have a big effect on local government.
Wynia said sales tax distributions, which typically make up nearly a quarter of the municipal revenue stream, are expected to drop considerably. Occupancy taxes, which take in roughly $300 million for the 63 local governments that have them in place, will take an even bigger hit. Those funds usually go to support tourism advertising and marketing but are also used for beach renourishment and dune repairs and facilities such as convention centers and stadiums.
"Nearly all of those funds will dry up for the time that the economic crisis is happening," Wynia said.
Any major drop in commercial and industrial water use, which accounts for almost half of water system revenues, is also putting pressure on local governments, she said.
"Those revenues are sharply declining along with economic activity and that will be something to reckon with in the future."
With the bulk of municipal budgets dedicated to public safety and transportation, Wynia said, cuts in those areas are more likely.
"If revenues decline to where we fear they might, this is where the cuts will take place," she said. "There's not a lot of bloat in these budgets already and it will be very difficult for local governments to continue providing services they've been providing through the crisis."
Wynia said that since sales tax distributions lag collections, the loses in March will start showing up in lower distribution payments in June.
Washington Mayor Mac Hodges said he's expecting to see revenues fall when the sales tax numbers are reported, but the Beaufort County city is in good enough financial shape to ride out the crisis.
"It just depends on how this thing drags out," Hodges said in an interview Wednesday. "If it's two or three more weeks, we'll probably survive it OK."
A month or more would be difficult, he said, but with a growing tax base and a built-up fund balance, the city budget should be OK in the long run. "Ours can take a beating," he said. "Others may not be able to."
The worry, he said, is if the shutdown extends further into summer and affects summer camps, which usually bring a lot of visitors to the area.
In the meantime, Hodges said the city took advantage of the shutdown to move ahead with infrastructure upgrades.
Since most of the businesses along Main Street were forced to close, Hodges said it made sense to go ahead and start tearing up pavement for a major streetscape project.
Local and state leaders must be able to be flexible given how fast things are changing, he said.
"What seems like a good idea today might not be so hot next week," he said. "That's just the way this thing is."
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Kirk Ross is a longtime North Carolina journalist based in the Triangle, covering the state government, public policy and climate change. He can be reached at kirkrossreport@gmail.com
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Work A Ski Season in Verbier
Discover information on working a ski season in Verbier and browse winter jobs.
Switzerland Verbier
Other Swiss Resorts
Part of the interconnected Four Valleys, Verbier is one of the most famous resorts in the Swiss Alps.
It is also one of the bigger ski resort towns in terms of après-ski in the Swiss Alps, meaning that as a seasonal worker you will meet an endless stream of new people over the course of the season. Expect to come across a lot of Brits, in addition to the Swiss, French and Italians.
The off-piste terrain at Verbier is truly excellent, although beginners and intermediates will be less impressed by Verbier. The season runs from early December to late-April. Lower areas will close earlier if the snow conditions fail which can be a problem at Verbier due to low average snowfall.
Location and Getting to Verbier
Verbier is a two hour drive from Geneva (passing through Chamonix along the way), right near the border with France, in the canton of Valais. The last part of the drive up to the hill from Le Châble is a steep, windy climb. The closest main town is Martigny, half an hour down the mountain.
If arriving internationally, Geneva is the most convenient airport at which to arrive. There are no public buses from Geneva to Verbier, so the best way by public transport is to take the train from Geneva to Martigny, and then a public bus from Martigny to Le Châble at the base of Verbier. From Le Châble, you then take the Gondola up to Verbier, or one of the local shuttles.
If you don't want the hassle, there are private transfers available from Geneva. These take around 3 hours and cost around 100CHF per person. A few transfer companies include The Ski Fleet Airport Transfers, Journey Begins, Alpybus and AlpineXpress.
From the UK, there are direct coach services such as Eurolines, National Express and Ouibus.
You could also look at flight options to the local Sion airport, which is only 44km from Verbier, although these are likely to be more expensive.
Resort Vibe
Verbier is one of Switzerland's high-end resorts, attracting upmarket clientele. The lifts are slick, and the options for activities are numerous. Unfortunately, this comes at a cost, which hits the paltry seasonal worker wage quite hard.
Nonetheless, if you don't intend to save money, Verbier can be a very fun place to work. Après-ski is huge at Verbier, probably among the top few resorts in Switzerland for nightlife. There are plenty of bars and pubs, with a number of places only getting going once the sun has well and truly set.
The town of Verbier is quite walkable meaning you can easily get home after a night out. However, there is no central area for lifts which can mean lugging your gear to get to where you need to be to start the day.
Le Châble is a small town down the mountain which has additional accommodation and a quieter nightlife. The cable car service runs during the day from 8.30 until 18.30 and there is a bus service once the cable car closes.
Terrain at Verbier
Verbier is made up of four areas – Verbier, La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres, Bruson and Mt Fort/4 Valleys. Overall, Verbier is best suited for more advanced riders as there isn't a lot of good beginner and intermediate terrain.
If you love off-piste, Verbier is a sweet place to work a season, but you're less likely to get as much out of the resort if you don't like going off-piste. All the best terrain at Verbier is off-piste. Remember avalanche precautions if going off-piste as the terrain won't be avalanche primed.
Verbier is part of the Four Valleys, which are a series of resorts all connected by lifts. The connected resorts are Thyon, Veysonnaz and Nendaz (all together known as Printze). Added to Verbier's terrain, it makes the entire area one of the most diverse in the Swiss Alps.
Bruson is a little separated from the rest of the resort and takes around 45 minutes. There are some nice trees over at Bruson which are good for bad-weather days.
La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres is a good place to start tackling off-piste terrain. The runs at the top fall off the ridgeline, above the tree-line and funnel down to some nice trees.
Verbier is the best place for beginners and intermediates, with some nice long runs which are quite wide. As the runs here are south-facing, the snow often gets slushy in the afternoon.
Mt Fort is where the action is for off-piste. There are so many lines to hit up here and around Mt Gelé that you should have plenty to tackle over the course of the season. The terrain up here is pretty much exclusively advanced and expert terrain, with bowls, chutes and rocky lines, so you need to be well-prepared if you go up there.
The trails at Mt Fort aren't always marked well either so it is good to go with a guide if you are hitting the more intrepid parts of Mt Fort, especially the backside, for example, where you can end up at the town Siviez.
The views from up the top of Mt Fort are spectacular with incredible views over the surrounding mountains including the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
Off-piste runs
Col des Gentianes to Stairway is a nice off-piste run if you head left and climb the couloir. This will end at Tortin.
Attelas to Couloir Creblet is another nice run if you head left along the ridge above Lac des Vaux and then straight down into Carrefour.
One of the toughest mogul fields in the Alps is Chassoure to Tortin.
Verbier is not the best place for those looking for massive snowfall.
Average snowfall is just 130 inches or 3.5 metres which is not even that big for the Alps, let alone compared to North America or Japan.
This means that the snow on the tougher terrain can often be quite hard and crunchy. Genuine powder days are few throughout the season, and even when it has snowed overnight, there are plenty of crowds to quickly track this out.
The weather is quite mild, usually around 0c to -10c. At Verbier, bands of high pressures can cause what's known as a temperature inversion, where it is colder at the base than higher up the mountain. Fog can form during these times and remain for weeks on end in the villages, while the runs up higher get a load of sun.
La Chaux Park is located under the Chaux Express. Park is not Verbier's strong point. The park has a few kickers, rails and an air bag to test out your tricks. There is a pipe out at Thyon but it's annoying to get to with drag lifts and cat tracks.
Finding a Job at Verbier
Speaking French is pretty much a necessity to work at a business in town. In addition, you will need to hold an EU passport to work in a local business, given the strict laws around foreigners working in the EU. Unfortunately, while cash-in-hand jobs used to be possible to find, they are now quite rare.
See Work at a Ski Resort in Switzerland for further information on visa options for Switzerland.
Your second option for work is to find a job with a tour operator (see below).
Verbinet posts some jobs around town at www.verbinet.com/offers/jobs
You may also be able to find jobs advertised at www.verbier.ch/en/verbier/jobs-ads/jobs.htm
Hospitality and nanny jobs are quite common.
Tour companies offer full-service package holidays to tourists, and jobs include ski guides, chalet hosts, cleaners, nannies and chefs.
Tour companies operating in Verbier include:
Ski Verbier
Powder White
Ski Armadillo
Bramble Ski
FlexiSki Ski
Freedom Ski
Inghams
Peak Ski
Oxford Ski Company
If you're working as a guide with a group of guests, then La Marmotte, Chez Simon, Cabane de Tortin and Chez Danny will usually give you a free lunch if you bring a group in.
Transfers are simple at Verbier compared to other places in the Alps. The journey to Geneva is along the valley floor and can be done in less than two hours which is a big bonus if you are working as a driver.
At Geneva airport, a good tip is to check out the staff only restaurant in the charter terminal. Inside, you can get reasonably priced food, chat with other seasonal workers and maximise your time sitting inside in the warmth (meaning you only go outside to meet the guests when you see them arriving).
Ride Time, Pay and Perks
Tour operators pay 60 to 100 pounds a week but generally include a season pass, accommodation and food. Other jobs will pay around 3500 francs a month unless you get a bad deal.
www.verbier.ch/en/verbier/jobs-ads/jobs.htm has a list of seasonal accommodation available at Verbier. You can find accommodation from around 8,000 CHF for the season for a one room apartment (which might be shared by a couple), going up to 30,000CHF – 35,000CHF if you share with four people.
Per room, per season, you could expect to pay around 6,000 CHF or a little cheaper if you find a good deal in a share house.
Guinnard Real Estate might be able to help [email protected]
The Verbier tourist office may also be able to help +41 27 775 38 88 | [email protected], or [email protected]
As for where to live, within the Verbier village Savoleyres is the furthest you would want to live. It is 20 minutes away from the main action in town and the buses finish at 7pm. The cable car only starts at 8.30am from Le Châble so this is not really an option unless you have a car to get up the mountain to work.
For shopping and groceries, Coop has free delivery in the centre of town, while Migros is a cheaper option.
Nightlife and Bars in Verbier
Apart from the awesome off-piste terrain, the other big drawcard of working at Verbier (for some) is the huge party and après-ski scene. There are so many bars, and Verbier is so famous for its parties, that many people on holidays at Verbier make skiing a second priority.
Le Pub Mont Fort is the most popular bar in town. The locals come here, as well as seasonal workers and visitors. Pub Mont Fort is reputed to sell more beer than any other bar in Switzerland to give you an idea of how popular it is. Nelson Pub is a really popular seasonal worker's bar as is Kings Bar, where you will find the best cocktails in town.
For live music, the Farinet overlooks Place Centrale and has a great vibe. Après-ski kicks on until 11pm and many seasonal workers agree it's the best place in town for live après entertainment. Cosy Crock No Name near Savoleyres also has a more chilled out vibe, with live music and cocktails.
Offshore is a cool place to begin a night out. It is the closes après-ski joint to the Médran lift which means you are likely to end up here at some point during the season.
For clubs, the Étoile Rouge Supper Club is close to Place Centrale and has a generally heaving vibe with Eurotrance trough the night, while the Farm Club has a rockier feel. Taratata is another fun place for dancing which only gets busy from 1.30am.
Fer de Cheval is a nice place for a bite or a coffee during the day. It gets really crowded, so come in early from the slopes or come during the afternoon for a snack.
For winter events, Verbier is hard to beat in the Alps. There are several awesome events during the season (and the après-ski really gets going while these events are on).
Xtreme Verbier is one of the best freeride events in the Alps. It is part of the Freeride World Tour and is held on the Bec des Rosses couloir. Watch these guys throw down massive cliff hucks and navigate incredibly tight chutes.
Verbier High Five pits pros against the public in a series of downhill events such as giant slalom and ski cross.
Patrouilles des Glaciers is organised by the Swiss Army and is a ski tour race. You can watch them as they complete certain stages, such as the sprint in town at the end or up the top of Mont Fort.
Other Tips for Enjoying your Winter Season
During the season, you should head down to Le Châble a few times as it is a nice, little Swiss town with cosy cafés. Martigny, just beyond Le Châble is also great to explore during the season, particularly the old ruins.
From Martigny, you are able to access the Swiss train network to get you anywhere you want to visit in Switzerland. In terms of other ski resorts, Chamonix is just one hour away if you have a car while Zermatt is 1.5 hour drive. You can take the train to each of these places which will take a little longer, allowing for transfers. To Chamonix, you will need to transfer in Vallorcine. To Zermatt, you will need to transfer in Visp.


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Recently we received a question from a small unincorporated association. An officer was distressed because the small executive board wanted to dissolve the association without taking a vote of the members. This was a national association whose members had dwindled and the board felt that it was time to call it quits. The purpose of this association was educational. All business was conducted by mail and the yearly meeting was strictly for an instructional program. The question was did the board have the power to dissolve without a vote of the members. Bylaws were sent to us. We replied that "no they did have the power to do so because the bylaws did not provide for dissolution only amendment." The bylaws stated that the members voted to amend the bylaws. In this case the members could vote to adopt an amendment which stated how the association was to dissolve or they could vote to dissolve because that motion rescinds the bylaws.
If an organization is incorporated under state law, then the organization must follow these procedures. Again it is usually the members that vote to dissolve the organization and not a board of directors. If an organization is incorporated the bylaws should include the state procedures for dissolving. This is a legal entity. It was brought into existence by following the incorporating procedures and it must be dissolved by following the procedures provided in the state statutes.
The members must also be sure that the money left is distributed according to state laws, especially if one has a 501 3(c).
Disbursing the funds should be done very carefully. If the organization is tax-exempt it must follow federal and state laws for where the money can go. Members should be able to vote on this, also.
Dissolution is a very serious action. It should be done with care and include the members in the entire process.


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