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Q: How to check a time is between two times in python For example if I have
test_case1: (9:00 - 16:00) and
test_case2: (21:30 - 4:30)
that is, it works whether the first or second number is bigger than the other.

A: You can create datetime.datetime objects and compare
>>> start = datetime.datetime(2017, 7, 23, 9, 0)
>>> end = datetime.datetime(2017, 7, 23, 16, 0)
>>> start < datetime.datetime(2017, 7, 23, 11, 0) < end
True
>>> start < datetime.datetime(2017, 7, 23, 18, 0) < end
False

If all times are on the same day, you could simply create datetime.times
>>> start = datetime.time(9, 0)
>>> end = datetime.time(16, 0)
>>> start < datetime.time(11, 0) < end
True
>>> start < datetime.time(18, 0) < end
False

A: You could simply convert the 'times' to minutes per day:
def minutesPerDay(tme):
    hours, minutes = tme.split(':')
    return (hours*60)+minutes

def checkTime(tme, tmeRange):
    return minutesPerDay(tmeRange[0]) < minutesPerDay(tme) < tmeRange[1]

print(checkTime('11:00', ('09:00', '16:00')))  # True
print(checkTime('17:00', ('09:00', '16:00')))  # False

A: You can use pure lexicographical string comparison if you zero-fill your times - then all you need is to determine if the second time is 'smaller' than the first time and for that special case check both days, e.g.:
def is_between(time, time_range):
    if time_range[1] < time_range[0]:
        return time >= time_range[0] or time <= time_range[1]
    return time_range[0] <= time <= time_range[1]

print(is_between("11:00", ("09:00", "16:00")))  # True
print(is_between("17:00", ("09:00", "16:00")))  # False
print(is_between("01:15", ("21:30", "04:30")))  # True

This will also work with time tuples (e.g. (9, 0)) instead of strings if that's how you represent your time. It will even work with most time objects.

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On the left side, the posterior digastric muscle pulls behind the upper cervicals and exerts a functionally and morphologically effective pressure on them. However, on the right side, the digastric muscle runs in front of the upper cervicals. Analogous to a pulley, the left posterior digastric muscle lifts the left atlas extension before attaching to the hyoid bone. On the right, this is not so: There the digastric muscle runs in front of the atlas extension to the hyoid bone. This results in an asymmetry of the atlas in relation to over-&-underlying structures with marked limitation of head movement.
This is probably the only asymmetrically oriented pair of muscles within an organism with generally paired and symmetrically oriented muscles.


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(18 April 2008) EPSU is part of the Alter-Eu coalition that advocates more transparency of EU policy making. The importance of transparency was revealed poignantly by a report of the coalition on the European Commission's Expert Groups. These groups play an influential role in shaping policies at EU level in the crucial early stages. They are involved in drafting and commenting on EU legislation covering awide range of policy issues, including, for example, energy and climate change, and the import/export of dangerous chemical substances.
The composition of the Expert Groups, and the interests that are represented,will to a large degree, determine the outcome of the consultation. The input provided by such Expert Groups often forms the backbone of the Commission's proposals and through a process that often involves very little change, eventually become adopted as European legislation.
The Commission's own Register of Expert Groups states that there are more than 1,200 Expert Groups advising the European Commission. The exact number is likely to be far higher. The lack of transparency concerning their number, composition and meetings means that these powerful consultative bodies are able to operate away from the glare of public scrutiny.
• In only 43% of the cases the European Commission provided names of organisations and individuals that were represented in Expert Groups.
• One Expert Group (4%) was unbalanced in favour of NGOs.
The European Commission ought to reform the mechanisms by which it accesses expertise. It should ensure such mechanisms are both transparent and operate fairly.
6.A broad review on the composition of all Expert Groups by the Commission's Secretariat General.


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Lowestoft Journal > News > Local Council
Funding boost of up to £2,000 for local community groups
Reece Hanson
Published: 12:12 PM December 16, 2020
Shoppers on London Road North in Lowestoft ahead of the second national lockdown. Picture: Mick Howes - Credit: Mick Howes
Community groups tackling crucial local problems will be offered a funding boost thanks to a new council-led scheme.
The Lowestoft and Northern Parishes Community Partnership, one of several community partnerships from East Suffolk Council, will launch its Small Grants Scheme from Friday (December 18).
The scheme will offer grants of between £250 and £2,000 to voluntary and community groups which address the area's key priorities of social isolation, mental health and childhood obesity.
The funding will be made available for projects which tackle the key priorities, which could include activities helping individuals, groups or families, helping people to live happy and healthy lives or tackling childhood obesity in primary school pupils.
Councillor Paul Ashdown. - Credit: East Suffolk Council
Councillor Paul Ashdown, chairman of the community partnership, said: "I am delighted to announce the launch of the new Small Grants Scheme, which is aimed at tackling the key priorities identified by the Partnership, including social isolation, improving mental health and well-being, and addressing childhood obesity.
"We know that Covid-19 has had a big impact on our communities and we hope this funding will enable our voluntary and community groups to continue to deliver vital services or create new services in a response to local need, which has never been needed more."
The community partnerships were established following the merger of Waveney District Council and Suffolk Coastal Council to address concerns around a smaller number of councillors covering a larger geographical area, including more towns, parishes and people.
1 Centre of Lowestoft is a 'coronavirus hotspot'
3 'Be vigilant' - man's warning after attempted car break-in
4 Restaurant fined for refusing to close in third lockdown
5 Driver arrested for third time after drug driving
7 People 'clambering over and fishing from' danger defences
8 Man arrested and drugs seized in police raid
9 People in 'next priority' groups to receive covid jabs in coastal town
10 Wetherspoon pubs reveal reopening plan after 'zero' sales
The East Suffolk Community Partnerships were established to take a solution-focused approach to local priorities.
Eight partnerships have been created, which also include Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth and villages; Carlton Colville, Kessingland, Southwold and villages; and Aldeburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham and villages.
Applications are to be submitted by January 15, 2021.
For more information and full details about eligibility criteria, or to apply, go to: www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/community/community-partnerships/community-partnership-small-grant-schemes.
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• Anyone intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is prohibited from riding.
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Church-state changes loom in new Congress: Three major issues
As the 109th Congress goes to work this month, legislative battles over religious and moral issues are virtually certain to remain as prominent as they were last year, say two Washington observers of church-state issues.
Holly Hollman of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and Roger Limoges of the Interfaith Alliance say that some church-state bills passed by the House but halted in the Senate last session are more likely to pass now that a handful of conservative Republicans have replaced moderate Democrats in the upper chamber.
Hollman, BJC's general counsel, said she expects "three major issues will be back": another attempt to allow churches to engage in partisan political campaigning while maintaining their tax-exempt status; a series of bills that would strip federal courts of their jurisdiction to rule on various church-state issues; and President Bush's continued efforts to expand the government's ability to fund social work through churches and other religious charities—efforts also known as the "faith-based initiative."
Limoges, the Interfaith Alliance's deputy director for public policy, agreed with Hollman's assessment but also said he expects church-state issues to arise in likely Senate fights over confirming Bush's nominees to federal courts—especially one or more possible vacancies on the Supreme Court. He said his group would be particularly concerned with nominations "that are going to be couched in [terms of] whether someone is a good Catholic or a good person of faith."
Interfaith Alliance leaders think that the Federal Marriage Amendment—a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, which failed in the last Congress—is almost certain to come up again. Limoges said his group considers the matter a religious-freedom issue.
A bill that has steadily gained support, despite its clash with traditional ideas of congregational neutrality in politics, is likely to be revived by Representative Walter Jones (R., N.C.) and the Religious Right. They pushed the proposed Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act in the past two sessions of Congress, including forcing a floor vote in the House that ended in failure.
Hollman noted that some of the bill's chief opponents in the House "are no longer there." Chief among them is retired Representatives Amo Houghton (R., N.Y.), who chaired a key subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee that dealt with the proposal. His departure "might make the bill more likely to get through the committee process," Hollman said. –Associated Baptist Press
High court to hear Commandments cases: Cases from Kentucky and Texas
Day of prayer marked with dissenting views
FEMA's plan to reimburse churches draws criticism: Watchdog groups concerned, others say no cause for alarm
by Adelle M. Banks
An 'aggressive' faith-based initiative: Concerns over church-state issues
Court mends part of church-state wall: State support of religious education


Oh my goodness it just seems like yesterday since I last said that. Aren't the weeks just flying by. Seven weeks today, that's all I'm saying!
These are the colours that our Guest Designer Debbi used to colour her hedgehog this week. Check out the link from the Penny Black Challenge blog to Debbi's tutorial on using Promarkers to colour hedgies. It's brilliant!
Stunning card Liz! Such a cute snowman, love the icy colours and the sentiment looks fab!
Great card Liz, I love that snowman.
love the Primark hat n scarf set. That's DWs Christmas sorted.
This is super, love it.


Remember, I said "rough" so all those jaggies will be filed nice and smooth in the final inlay.
OOOOH . . . UHHHH . . . OOHHHHH . . . . !!!!!!!
More later . . . after I regain my composure.
Okay - I believe I can type in complete and coherent sentences again.
Susan and Mica - I think the guitar looks absolutely beautiful! The coco bolo exceeds my expectations and the vermilion lam really helps to bring out the orange in the top.
Susan, the inlay art is right on. I love the movement and grace in the piece. - By the way, I hope I didn't sound like a raving lunatic on the phone earlier, but I had "kind of" managed to put the Skylark in the back of my mind and, upon seeing the pictures, I got rather excited in anticipation of seeing her in person.
Thanks much for the pix.
My favorite wood recipe (vermillion body/coco bolo top), the maple accent looks great too, so that's something I'm also sure about now. And that inlay! Wow, just my taste, and tastefully done it will be, if that's only the mock up. Tom, congratulations with such a fabulous piece of art!
Damn, that was fast! Mica and co are in overdrive (ludicrous speed? LOL!). I didn't even realize that was your guitar until I saw your posts. It looks awesome! It won't be long now, Bro.
Thanks Wilfred - actually the body is mahogany and the top is a three-piece sandwich with vermilion, maple and coco bolo. I'm very pleased with the appearance and the tone should be beautiful. The inlay is a small tribute to a great dog that we once had. She was a Chesapeake Bay retriever (very similar in color to coco bolo), named Crow, and was the subject of paintings and poetry. The crow that Susan created for the inlay was the result of only a conversation and a couple of emails, and she was able to capture exactly the spirit that I hoped for in the piece.
Kevin, I've been impressed with how smoothly the whole project has unfolded and I'm really excited in anticipation of the "Crow" flying home. =) I love the Skylark body style, which I understand is primarily a design of Mica's and can't wait to hear those sweet Alembic tones ringing in my world.
Looking at the picture more closely made me realise that there's mahogany in the back(ground) indeed! Hippy sandwich anyone? The contrast between the coco bolo and vermillion is just stunning, I've been looking at this picture again and again since it was posted. I'll definitely go for that combination with my future custom!
Well I wouldn't say we were in overdrive but the design was thought out, discussed & decided.Then we were set free to contruct with no further changes.
Changes and redesigns always slow down the process. You have to be doublely careful before proceeding making sure everyone is on the same page. The estimated time of construction clock doesn't start tickin until the last change is made.
This guitar went through the process like butta!
"Like butta?" I knew you had a little Jewish mother in you, Susan!
I got a chance to see your guitar today and was blown away with how it looks. I am sure you will be very happy with the results. Nice Guitar!
Rory - Thanks for posting your thoughts after seeing our instruments in person. I realize that photographs pale in comparison to actually seeing one of these beautiful guitars, but I am thrilled nonetheless every time I see the photos above. It's great to hear how nice it looks from someone that's seen it up close and personal.
I understand we'll be shipping on Monday, so you'll be letting us all know later in the week how you love it!
I didn't notice the Z in the crow until now - very clever.
Tom: Very nice! This one could be an Alembic World Record for speedy completion. The moral of the story is: Know what you want AHEAD of time, don't make any changes during fabrication, then you get your masterpiece in no time flat!
Mica - thank you for the wonderful preview. I'm sure I'll visit this page often in the next few days while waiting for this exquisite guitar to arrive at home.
Thanks for the compliments folks - I'm very excited with anticipation. When I'm able to take a break from playing this beauty, I'll post a few more photos in the showcase.
WOW! That's got to be the nicest looking Skylark I've seen yet. The cocobolo top is amazing. ENJOY!
just to sing his blues.


The kids are officially in "excited" mode for our July-Aug trip to Japan. They've (we all have) started watching "Only in Japan" episodes on YouTube.
"Only in Japan" has also gotten us excited to try the Eizan line / Kurama line in Kyoto as well. Probably stay the night and spend one day riding that and stopping at various places along the way and one day in Kyoto itself. We'll see.
I'm trying to see what else we can fit into our schedule -- either day trips from Amagasaki or Kobe (not sure where we are staying with my MILs illness) or longer overnight trips. I'd like to arrange a Steam Train ride but not sure that will fit as those seem to be Saturday only excursions.
What are nice scenic day-trip from the Osaka/Kobe area for rail riding or otherwise?
Awesome sauce, what ever gets them excited about the adventure!
You could catch the Eiden to Yase-Hieizan-guchi and from there catch the Keifuku Cable Line and then the Eizan Ropeway up to Hiei-zan, you can visit the Garden Museum Hiei, after that you can take a short walk to To-do Enryakuji, once you have done that walk back halfway down the road and catch the Hieizan Sakamoto Cable Car, from the Sakamoto terminus you then take about a five minute walk to Keihan Sakamoto. Once you are there you could take a ride to Ishiyama Dera which is at the other end of the Ishiyama Sakamoto line, you could either take a walk to Ishiyama Dera temple or just take a break and enjoy the scenery of the Seta Gawa at the park nearby, from there you board the train again and travel to Hamaotsu where you change trains and take a Keihan Keishin train into Kyoto. You could take the train to Sanjo Keihan or continue along the Tozai Line, alternatively you could get off at Yamashina and walk over to the JR station and catch the train to Kyoto station.
Go to Onomichi, nice little seaside town. And you get to ride a renewed 115 from Fukuyama to Onomichi. You can rent bikes and ride over to the other islands and take the bus back.
Thanks for the info. I hadn't seen any news on it. And they didn't announce it on facebook. Surprizing.
Yes, the round trip to and from Mt. Hei is really worthwhile, especially if the weather is good.
The walk from the bus stop through the forest to the top terminus of the cable railway is peaceful. only the sound of the occasional temple bell along the way.
If one can get to Toyama, the adjacent Kurobe Gorge narrow gauge, 2'-6", line is a goodie, curving and climbing along a picturesque river gorge.
Or, again from Toyama, the Alpine Route is also great.
Up through the mountains, buses, some railways, a funicular in a tunnel, Japan's last trolley bus operation, in a tunnel, and also a battery powered bus in tunnel.
This would require a full day to do the round trip.
Out from Tokyo, the Enoshima (Enoden) is an interesting elec. line, runs along the shore of Tokyo Bay, a section of street running with the big Enoden trains arguing with cars, access from Tokyo stn. by the Blue stripe Keihen EMUs to Ofuna, then the Shonan suspended monorail to Enoshima station on the Enoden, which is approximately in the centre of the Enoden system.
Each terminal of the Enoden connects with JR elec. lines, so there is also a possibility of a round trip there.
If you're in Kyushu, a trip from Nagasaki to 'Huis Ten Bosch', also called 'Dutch Village' is a pleasant outing.
This place is a large representation of a nineteenth century Dutch town, beautifully done.
No rail stuff there, but as it on the sea, there is a working replica of an early Japanese side wheeler warship.
There are Ltd Exp services to Huis ten Bosch from Hakata, and semi-expresses from Nagasaki.
Just a plug for the "Only in Japan" channel on YouTube. The guy who runs it has been living and working in Japan since the late 90s (and is now married to a Japanese as of quite recently) and he goes and does all sorts of things all over Japan and reports on them. Our whole family likes to watch it (though we tend to do more watching of it as we get closer to a trip to Japan) and even my wife learns things about areas outside of where she group on that she did not know (and some things about Kansai, where she grew up).
We rode it in December (in the snow). It was excellent. The Only in Japan video (and channel) is excellent. I have it in the back of my mind to build the Kurama line as my next layout.
Something to do in the Kyoto area is the Sagano Kanko (Scenic) railway.
A short, 7.3 km. tourist line which uses part of the old JR Sanin Main Line along a river gorge.
Diesel loco, half a dozen short carriages, some open.
Runs from Torokko Saga, to Torokko Kameoka.
T. Saga is close to the JRW Sanin M.L. station of Saga Arashiyama, T. Kameoka is a short walk from JRW Sanin Umahori stn.
.Generally pretty busy, can't remember if a JR Rail Pass is current on this, but a local Kansai area pass could be.
Adjacent to T. Saga is a 'Piano and SL Museum'.
A large collection of pianos, and an interesting steam loco collection also, worth a look at whilst awaiting the Sagano train.
And if one is game, one can take a boat ride through the river rapids back along the adjacent river from the Kameoka end of the line .
But, can't work out where this river trip ends up in Kyoto!
Something to do in the Kyoto area is the Sagano Kanko (Scenic) railway.
That's something I didn't do during my sabbatical year at Kyoto University. It seemed overly touristy to me at the time, but now I regret not having taken it anyway for completeness.
Mt Hiei is a nice hike up from the Kyoto side (by the Shugakuin Imperial Villa). It's part of the Kyoto Trail (which nearly circumnavigates Kyoto in the hills) and is nicely signposted. From the top in some locations one can see both Lake Biwa (on the Shiga side) and Kyoto. And looking south, on a clear day, one can see Osaka also.


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Union Budget 2019-20: Reactions from Industry Experts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the proposals while presenting the budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 to parliament, the first since the Hindu nationalist-led government was re-elected in a vote in April and May.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Friday proposed giving foreign investors a bigger role in India's giant insurance and aviation sectors to help reverse weakening growth and investment that threatens to take the shine off its recent landslide election victory.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the proposals while presenting the budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, to parliament, the first since the Hindu nationalist-led government was re-elected in a vote in April and May.
Garima Kapoor, Economist, And Vice-President, Elara Capital, Mumbai
"The budget strikes a reasonable balance between addressing the objective of inclusivity and laying the path for a $5-trillion economy by focusing on infrastructure spending, incentivising affordable housing, providing growth capital for PSU banks and signalling support for sound NBFCs."
"Additional areas of spending have been created not at the cost of a higher fiscal deficit. The fiscal deficit has been reduced by 10 bps to 3.3% in FY20, which is heartening."
Jagannadham Thunuguntla, Sr. VP & Head Of Research (Wealth), Centrum Broking Limited, Mumbai
"...While we need to await SEBI regulations regarding how much time will be given to these companies to meet with minimum public shareholding norms, the overhang of this requirement of off-loading of promoter shareholding can have a significant impact on the markets and the specific stocks. The regulator needs to provide sufficient time to meet this requirement so as to not over-flood the markets with stake sales by promoters."
Swetank Shekhar, Founder & CSO, E3 Retail
"In the first budget of second term of the new government, it has made it easy for FII and FDI to invest more funds in the country by lowering their risk. Retail sector which contributes significantly to the growth impetus has been given a fillip with the easing of local sourcing norms for single brand retailers; enabling the MSMEs; easing Angel Tax for start-ups; and addressing the need to fill the skill gap that exists in areas like AI, Big Data, Robotics and others. Young India is going to be a major supplier of skilled manpower to the world, and more importantly to an merging technology-savvy country like India, and hence arming the youth with new age skills will boost its probability of achieving its goal to take the country from the current 3 trillion economy (almost) to a 5 trillion economy. Incentives for faster adoption of EVs is one of the heartening aspects of the budget, for a country battling with rising air pollution and health concerns, which are likely to emerge as major cause of loss of manpower in the coming future."
Anagha Deodhar, Economist, ICICI Securities, Mumbai
"Agriculture sector is a major employment generator in the country and is currently reeling under stress. Hence, Sitharaman's focus on agriculture and the rural sector is a welcome step."
"Moreover, the proposals to make India an electric car manufacturing hub, a large investment in quality higher education, focus on building infrastructure, efforts to widen tax net, incentives for start-ups, etc. are big positives. She also proposed to provide 700 billion rupees for PSU bank recapitalisation and raised the disinvestment target to 1.05 trillion rupees, which will be taken positively by the market."
"On the downside, the proposal to increase minimum public shareholding in listed companies to 35% could negatively impact some companies. If budgets in the coming years keep focusing on the right areas, the target of making India a $5-trillion economy in the next 5 years looks achievable."
"There was a widespread expectation of a stimulus to combat the current slowdown. The budget did not announce any stimulus. On the contrary, (it) raised some of the taxes. Also, the fiscal deficit target for FY20 was revised down to 3.3%, which is surprising."
Applauding the Government's budget, Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO & MD, Viacom18 and Chairman, National Committee on Media & Entertainment, CII said:
"My congratulations to Hon'ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her maiden budget – one that is equitable, inclusive and promises to leave more in the hands of the average Indian thereby providing an impetus to the consumer economy. Budget 2019 has laid down a roadmap for the $5 trillion goal of our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji. Key macro measures on the financial sector with interoperability of accounts across PSU banks, regulatory powers to RBI on NBFCs and bringing HFCs under it, and focus on infrastructure spending will augur well for the economy in the long run. A clear roadmap on direct taxation in the future will be very helpful."
Rajiv Singh, CEO, Stock Broking, Karvy, Hyderabad
"The nominal GDP growth assumption is realistic and can be achieved by giving a boost to infrastructure. The economy has enough strength to achieve this growth rate, however, the risk to this forecast would be from a financial market turmoil or an increase in commodity prices like oil which may result in a significant depreciation of the rupee."
"The increase in public shareholding from 25% to 35% is a good step for the deepening of capital markets. It also means that many companies will need to increase their public shareholding, mostly by selling of promoter stake or additional equity issuance. The requirement to meet 35% would result in companies needing to offer approximately 1 trillion rupees to the public."
"The additional supply of equity should keep a lid on valuations, but in the longer term, (it) should help in getting more retail money in equity markets."
Vivek Gupta, Partner And National Head – M&A/ PE TAX, KPMG, New Delhi
"The move to increase minimum public shareholding for listed companies from 25% to 35% must be implemented carefully. Timing, applicability, etc (need) to be closely evaluated. We don't want this to be another 'forced sale'. (This is a) good opportunity for institutional capital and funds."
Anil Talreja, Partner, Deloitte India, Mumbai
"The proposed announcement to increase the minimum shareholding threshold from 25% to 35% is a move to increase public participation in listed entities, thereby fortifying the fundamentals of governance."
"One would need to evaluate once the fine print is available (as the FM mentioned that SEBI will be issuing the requisite circulars) as there would be some clarifications expected, including on grandfathering of existing situations, a movement to the desired threshold."
Suvodeep Rakshit, Senior Economist, Kotak Institutional Equities, Mumbai
"The government has the primary focus on infrastructure building. However, we need to see what the cost and budgeting of the same will be."
Deepak Jasani, Head Of Retail Research, HDFC Securities, Mumbai
"The budget is not very different from the interim budget even as market participants await fiscal deficit proposals."
"Trade will be fluctuating. Until the fiscal deficit proposals are heard, one should not jump to conclusions."
Dr. Yajulu Medury, Director, Mahindra Ecole Centrale
"We welcome the budget and look forward to the continued focus on ensuring that we reap the demographic dividend. The FM has rightly focused on the youth of the country and education is the tool for development. The commitment to bringing in the new education policy and make sweeping changes in how education is imparted with the focus on learning outcomes will play a big role in bettering the education level. The focus on research and innovation and the setting up of a National Research Foundation with access to research funds from all Government schemes will help fund and promote research in the country. Bringing in legislation for finally setting up the Higher Education Commission of India is a step in the right direction. With all the sweeping changes in the education system, I will not be surprised to see the roaring success of the proposed Study in India programme."
Dinesh Chhabra, CEO, Usha International
"We welcome the union budget which will boost the country's development in the coming years, particularly in rural markets. With the economy growing and a rise in disposable income, this news ahead of the festive season will certainly bring cheer to all stakeholders in the consumer durable sector – companies, partners, and customers – and we are optimistic that this will lead to a spur in the growth in the consumer durables category. We also welcome and are hopeful that the announcement of pension benefits to 3 crore shop owners under the new Pradhan Mantri Karamyogi Mandhan Scheme will bring some relief to the small retailers."
Vinay Sah, MD & CEO, LIC Housing Finance
"We see this as a highly growth-oriented Budget where the Government has laid specific emphasis on infrastructure development. As far as housing is concerned, we are extremely happy to note the additional Rs 1.5 lac deduction on interest on home loans – this will certainly trigger a strong demand from end-users in the Affordable category. The renewed emphasis on PMAY (Urban) is also encouraging. A very important step has been in the area of Rental Housing where there has not been much progress in the country till now and which has a strong potential especially in Urban areas. The move to bring regulation of HFCs under RBI will ensure consistency in the regulatory environment and a level playing field for both Banks & HFCs in the area of housing. We are also encouraged that the Govt. will be taking steps to deepen the Corporate Bond market – which will ease the access to raise funds especially long-term funds. Also, the partial guarantee on securitised papers of good NBFCs will generate liquidity to the sector."
Parveen Kharb, CEO and Co-Founder, 22KYMCO
"The budget announced by the Finance Minister for 2019-20 will catalyse India's journey to electrification and will be beneficial for both, the e-mobility industry as well as consumers who are looking to make the shift to electric vehicles. The budget has a strong synergy with the FAME – II scheme and the announcement will generate positive sentiment. Lowering GST rates on electric vehicles to 5% will make EVs more attractive to the buyer in the future. In addition, incentives on income tax will also increase the momentum for the sector. We welcome the new budget and trust that this will encourage faster adoption of e-mobility in India."
Dr. Karthik Nagendra, Founder & CEO, ThoughtStarters and Co-Founder, Pink Ladder
"Mandating business payments to be done online and levy TDS of 2% on cash withdrawal exceeding Rs 1 crore in a year from a bank account is bad idea as it will further boost the circulation of cash with businesses not even bringing in that money into the bank accounts.. It will work against their idea of reducing cash payment..."
"The Modi 2.0 budget is a big let down for small and medium enterprises. Various measures proposed in the economic survey don't find any place in the budget. Companies that had taken major hit due to demonetisation and GST were hoping for some lifelines to be offered in this budget, especially when the govt had a majority mandate and no opposition. Some will continue to suffer and this is no good news for employment opportunities in the country."
Ashutosh Harbola, CEO & Co-founder, Buzzoka
"The budget looks to be a Truly Digital one in nature and strong steps are seen for the upcoming fiscal year. From new channels to be started under the Doordarshan bouquet to provide a platform for startups to disseminate information in the industry to Bharat Net which is targeting internet connectivity in local bodies in every panchayat in the country are all welcome steps.
Also, training of 10 million in industry-relevant skills like AI, IoT, and Big Data will help address the severe skill-shortage of technology and IT. We are really optimistic that the digital path taken by the government is surely matching the $3 Trillion vision."
Dhruv Agarwala, Group CEO- Housing.com, PropTiger.com, Makaan.com, and Fastfox.com
"The standout announcement in Union Budget 2019, for the real estate sector, was the additional deduction of Rs 1.5 lakhs for those seeking home loans for affordable housing projects, which will be allowed till March 31, 2020. The FM mentioned that this takes the deduction up to Rs 3.5 lakhs cumulatively and translates into a gain of Rs 7 lakhs, during a 15-year loan repayment tenure. This boost on the demand side was clearly needed considering that many home buyers have turned fence-sitters, awaiting such tax sops or correction in prices. On the supply side, over 81 lakh houses have been sanctioned, out of which construction has been completed for 26 lakh houses under the PMAY Urban scheme and this too, shall continue to boost the market for affordable homes.
While it may seem like that there haven't been any direct announcements to benefit the sector, the real story lies in the fine print. All the initiatives spoken of, to improve road, suburban railways, and Metro connectivity; create a robust water management system; work on the Ease of Living; invest Rs 100 lakh crores in infrastructure over the next 5 years, will create more liveable cities and encourage people to invest in projects, even in peripheral areas and not overcrowd the CBDs and SBDs. On the regulatory side, we see the move to hand over regulation of housing finance companies to RBI, as a positive one. Reduction in NPAs of commercial banks by over Rs 1 lakh crores over the last year, is an encouraging sign for the sector that has been hit hard by the funding crisis. Another major area that has been addressed is Rental Housing – we look forward to the Model Tenancy Law that has been promised, to do away with the current archaic laws. The government's clear focus on continuing to attract global investors into various sectors bodes well for the economy at large.
We are also very enthused about the government's vision to train 10 million youth to take up industry oriented training and acquire various skillsets in AI, big data, VR, 3-D printing, etc. For a sector that has been grappling with the lack of a trained workforce, the importance of a skilled, employable workforce, can't be emphasised enough."
Vineet Chaturvedi, Co-Founder, Edureka
"This union budget has given due importance to skilling and education which is a welcome move in today's skill-driven industry. The expansion of Skill India to include AI, IoT, and other futuristic technologies hits the nail on the head and the establishment of the National Research Foundation is a major boost towards building India's technical competence. Additional allocation of budget to Bharatnet will also have a deep impact on skilling rural India as it has the potential to open up online learning to students and professionals from remote villages. All in all, I am happy that Education has received 10% higher allocation in this budget which will help schools and higher education institutions in the country invest in catching up with industry requirements."
Vamsi Krishna, CEO & Co-Founder, Vedantu
"Digitization has given a major boost to the robust education system in India - the second largest market for e-learning after the US. Therefore, a National Education Policy to bring India's higher education system on par with global standards will be a big leap towards bolstering the e-learning market. With the resultant demand in e-learning, Vedantu will leverage this opportunity towards improving learning outcomes for students hailing from even the remotest part of the country, this will be possible by using the pillars of technology such as AI & ML. The government's plan to re-energize the education sector is a positive step to boost the morale of young learners. On the back of these emerging technologies such as AI & ML will help in spreading education through EdTech platform across the country. Further, the proposition to launch 'Study in India' that will position India as a prime destination for higher education amongst students aboard, will open doors and present opportunities for educators and e-learning sector as a whole."
Rishabh Chokhani, CEO & Founder, Naturevibe Botanicals
"We welcome the government's initiative for farmers which aims at forming 10,000 new Farmer Producers Company. Adhering to government's continuous efforts to double the farmer's income by 2022, we at Naturevibe Botanicals are also working towards it at an organizational level, by offering farmers the required training and support needed for their anticipated growth."
Samarth Setia, CEO & Co-Founder, Mr. Milkman
"A great move by the government on the Angel Tax. Startups can now focus on growth and innovation without having to worry about being dragged into such complications. For a very long period, there has been a huge gap between the skill set required by the Industry and what was being provided through the colleges of our country. It was a much-needed push which the government is now taking, to improve skills of youth in technology areas like AI and Big Data."
Pankaj Muthe, Program Manager, Academic Program, APAC, Qlik
"The government's continued push to improve the quality of higher education in India is extremely commendable. The allocation of INR 400 crore to create a world-class higher education ecosystem in the country will definitely improve the quality of talent that joins the workforce. The focus on the amplification of skills in new-age tech domains such as AI, IoT, Big Data, and Robotics will also help to address the severe skills shortage that businesses across India are facing at present, apart from opening newer avenues of career growth for Indian professionals. The government should also make stronger efforts to incorporate data literacy training at the grassroots level and incentivise organisations to launch data literacy training initiatives for their employees. Doing so will equip current and future Indian professionals with the required knowledge and competencies to navigate the data-driven world of tomorrow."
Dharmesh Kant, Head - Retail Research, IndiaNivesh Securities Limited
"The government's budget is all about integration, ease of doing business, ease of raising capital, and government-driven infra-push. These will serve as the directional road map to be chartered in the next few years. The government has announced big bang structural reforms at the macro level - the opening of the financial sector, aviation, FDI in retail, raising of debt money by NBFC's through FDI route. The government has made sure that the power reforms will continue, the push on infra will be dedicated to the freight corridor and waterways. To further improve the condition of the industries, the overhaul and reform of the rental laws will be carried out, the payment window for MSME through a platform for government contracts will be put in place. There will likely be a boost to the FPI flows by creating an investor-friendly environment. A new window will be opened on electronic fundraising platform for social organizations like NGO's through equity capital. The proposals are primarily focused on ease of raising foreign capital for various investment opportunities."
Abhishek Bansal, Founder, and CEO, Shadowfax
"As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman promised, the new budget proposal surely gives us hope for a new and better India. The budget will foster advanced technology leading to improved last mile delivery and will continue to support the growth of the logistics industry and e-commerce. Eradication of Angel tax has assured that the funds raised by starts ups would not be required scrutiny by the tax department. Also, Special measures should be taken by the tax department for pending scrutiny of Startups. Introduction of exclusive start-ups TV programs on Doordarshan is a big boost to start-ups industry and investors. Taking another remarkable step towards the globalization of industries, FM has announced an annual global meet with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) as the anchor. This meet will provide a collaborative platform to industrialists, corporate leaders, corporate sovereign and venture funds and will accelerate the economic growth. It seems like the Modi Government has few more benefits for e-commerce ecosystem down their sleeves."
Vinay Singhal, Co-Founder & CEO - WittyFeed
"We are welcoming the new initiative wherein the startups and investors filing returns will not be subject to the scrutiny for angel tax. The Angel Tax has emerged as one of the key issues faced by the Indian startup ecosystem. But, a lot more regarding the same needs to be addressed by the Government to boost angel investments in the country. The Minister also stated that special administrative arrangements will be made by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for pending assessments of startups and redressal of their grievances. This vital step will help startups ecosystems of the nation. In the Union Budget 2019, finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced that govt will start an exclusive television program for start-ups and as a platform for promoting startups, discussing their growth as well as funding and tax planning. This program will be run by startups themselves which will help the new and emerging entrepreneurs of tire 2 and tier 3 cities of our country.
Through this budget, the government has more focused on 'The Bharat' to build 80 livelihood incubators, 20 tech incubators to help create 75,000 skilled entrepreneurs in agriculture and rural industry. Hence, this government has taken a few good steps for the growth of startups but more needs to be done to take this ecosystem for the next level."
Vinay Agrrawal, Founder & CEO - Hubbler
"The country's growing start-up ecosystem was eagerly looking forward to having a special spotlight with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2019. It is definitely a measure taken in the right direction as the Minister determined on positioning the economy for future sustainable growth of the start-up. The abolishment of angel tax, one of the key concerns of Startup, is a great step taken by the government to boost up the economy. Furthermore, the introduction of the e-verification mechanism will exempt start-ups from any kind of tax scrutiny. Also, the minister stated that special administrative arrangements by CBDT for all the pending assessments of start-ups to rectify their problems will boost the start-up's ecosystem of the country.
The government's efforts to improve the skill of youth with innovation like AI, IoT, and Robotics, etc is very commendable. This will reduce the skill shortage among the workforce especially by the technology and IT companies. We really hope the proposed initiative of starting a TV program in DD for start-ups will bring in a positive change in the start-up sector. The Union Budget 2019, announced today has done an admirable job in addressing the overall priorities of the Indian economy."
Satyen Kothari, Founder & CEO, Cube Wealth
1. Angel tax: Excellent news to hear the govt taking this matter seriously. We are on Day 1 of the startup boom in India and the govt should nurture this industry careful to ensure entrepreneurs and angel investors are encouraged instead of being fearful.
2. Cube Wealth is also excited to hear about the huge capital commitment to infrastructure projects since this will allow retail investors to participate in this growth industry by making smart investments. Additionally, the push to make govt securities earning 8% be widely available as investment instruments will also benefit investors as a stable option will be freely available for short term investments.
Vinod Subramanian, CEO, Logo Infosoft
"It's a strong bottom end of pyramid budget. The value will be visible to rural India and SMEs in quality of life, and cost of doing business, continuing focus on digital India and construction, especially affordable housing. Middle and top end will see continuity and nothing significant."
"Very supportive to SMEs, further smoothening the processes for credit and operational efficiencies. The move to eInvoices is going to be the most impactful next step in GST. eInvoices will substantially reduce the tax compliance burden for SMEs. Increasing the corporate tax slab to 400 Crore, an angel tax removal are icings on the cake.
The push for digital payments and waiver of all merchant fee is a superb move. It underlines the focus on transparency and reduces the cost of doing business".
Kausshal Dugarr, Founder and CEO of Teabox
"Government keeping "Gaon, Garib and Kisan" at the center of everything and since we deal with agriculture produce tea, which is a labor-intensive industry and one of the biggest employment generators in our country, such an approach will go a long way in helping the huge labor force working in the tea plantations based in remote locations across the country. Multiple initiatives have been proposed in this budget to double the farmers income through various initiatives such as the creation of 10,000 new Farmer Producer organizations to ensure economies of scale for farmers over the next 5 years, innovative pilots of "Zero Budget Farming" to be replicated across the country for doubling farmers income, dairying through co-operatives to be encouraged by creating infrastructure for milk procurement, processing, and marketing. Such initiatives, if implemented will lead to a strengthening of the rural economy which in turn, will result in the overall growth of the country.
Some encouraging points of the new budget are encouraging proposals for startups - The finance minister proposed easing angel tax for startups. This coupled with a vibrant "Stand Up India" scheme will provide a boost to the start-up ecosystem in India. Further, start-ups won't require scrutiny from Income Tax department with a 2% interest subvention for GST-registered MSME on fresh or incremental loans. There is a proposal for a dedicated television channel for start-ups. New payment platform for MSMEs is to be created with a plan to extend pension benefit to retail traders with annual turnover less than Rs 1.5 crore.
Overall it is a non-populist holistic budget keeping '5 Trillion Dollar Economy in next 5 years' in mind."
Aditi Balbir, Founder, And CEO, V Resorts
On Hospitality and Tourism Industry
"It can be a game-changer for the Indian economy and society in the coming years. We are expecting more schemes and policies for travel and tourism sector. The attention of our honourable Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on policies pertaining to better connectivity to different tourist destinations, enhanced facilities, and experiences for the tourists will certainly help our tourism industry. The focus should also be given to the gap in the skilled workforce which can be fulfilled by starting skill development programs.
The development of 17 iconic tourist sites as world-class tourist centres by the government comes as great news for the hospitality and tourism sector. This will not only attract more tourists but also generate better job opportunities. The budget also laid emphasis on the promotion of the rich tribal heritage of India and its culture. Steps were taken to ensure that it goes beyond our own borders will encourage tribal arts, crafts, and fashion on a global platform. This might put us on the world map and generate revenue for the tribal sections of our society."
On Women Entrepreneurs
"With the developing socio-economic health of the nation, we are seeing the benefit that is being passed to the softer side as well. As per our Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, rural India has seen an exponential curve w.r.t. the employment rate in rural areas since the 2017-18. A great scheme for women entrepreneurs, "Naari to Narayani" has been introduced by the government for the socio-economic growth on all levels. I strongly believe that this budget holds a promising future for the women of India. Moreover, under the Mudra Scheme, women will get a loan benefit of 1 lac for their entrepreneurial aspirations. This is an excellent initiative which will bring out more women leaders in the coming future.
Our government is aware of the need and demands of women-led initiatives that will certainly help in generating more opportunities for the women entrepreneurs of tomorrow. This will also lead to an increase in participation of women across all sectors, not just tourism and hospitality.
This #BudgetForNewIndia looks promising as it will offer equal rights and opportunities to women. I am excited about it and believe that it will empower more women entrepreneurs to set off on their entrepreneurial journeys and achieve their dreams."
Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, India Cellular And Electronics Association
"Single brand retail adds to our economy and does not in any way upset the equilibrium of organic retail. By its core, character single brand retail promotes the brand, enhances retailing standards, keeps the sanctity of price which does not exert predatory pressure on our small retailers intact it grows the market by creating additional demand for small retailers where value-conscious customers fall back on!"
Deepak Maheshwari, Director of Government Affairs, India
"Within just four years since its launch, the impact of the Prime Minister Modi's visionary program Digital India is visible everywhere, from accelerated growth in digital payments to increasing simplification of tax returns. No wonder, it is one of the ten pillars for realizing his vision of India's evolution and development over the next decade.
Accordingly, Union Budget 2019 highlights the crucial role of interoperable and digitally enabled platforms and grids from energy and taxation to highways. In addition, the focus on fostering and supporting technological innovation is loud and clear whether one looks at Artificial Intelligence and Robotics or 3D printing and Virtual Reality.
However, if not protected well against vulnerabilities and malicious actors, crippling of digital systems or data breaches can have a far-reaching and devastating impact, especially in critical information infrastructure sectors. Hence, the government must set aside ten percent of technology budgets exclusively towards cybersecurity. In addition, cyber safety must become part and parcel of the Digital Literacy and Financial Inclusion initiatives."
Ms. Meena Ganesh, MD & CEO, Portea Medical
"It is heartening to see the key issues faced by startups in the country being addressed in the Union Budget 2019. The budget is definitely pro-entrepreneurship and provides clarity and relief in respect to the arbitrary Angel Tax that has been stalling startup growth in the country over the past few years. Start-ups no longer need to be worried about coming under the scrutiny of the Income Tax Department as long as there is full disclosure of the identity of the investor and source of income which is fair and straight forward. The exemption of capital gains from the sale of residential property for investment in start-ups until FY 21 is a welcome move. The new dedicated start-up channel to be operated by the Doordarshan Group will encourage people in the remotest parts of the country to take the path the entrepreneurship and will help SME's strengthen their operations. The relaxation of conditions for carry-forwarding and setting off company losses will also boost the ecosystem.
The government has also given due acknowledgment and assured support to women-led initiatives which will be crucial to leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. The dedicated SME portal facilitating online submission and payment of bills will improve the ease of doing business in India.
Healthcare and increasing spending in this sector are two crucial areas that were completely left unaddressed although they are the need of the hour. It is a known fact that healthcare spending in India is currently a dismal 2.2% Despite Ayushman Bharat figuring in the government's ten-point agenda, it was disheartening to see the lack of any solid policies in the healthcare sector. We hoped to see some action points on areas such as home care, affordable and accessible care, as well as other aspects pertaining to the sector."
Mr. Ashwin Venkatraman, Chief Operating Officer, Furlenco
"Through the Union Budget 2019, the government has put forth several conducive policies for the start-up and SME sectors. One of the biggest takeaways has been the decision to exempt those companies that file their requisite returns from the ambit of the Angel Tax. The elimination of Income Tax scrutiny on the funds raised by start-ups and e-KYC of foreign investors is also likely to make a positive impact on the funding scene in India. Another welcome move is the emphasis on skill development of artisans as well as training the future entrepreneurs in advanced technologies. Being an e-commerce portal, Furlenco is glad to see the government doing away with the customer as well as vendor side of transaction fees on digital payments. It is also encouraging to see local sourcing norms being eased for FDI in the single-brand retail sector. The additional 1 rupee per liter added to the cost of fuels like diesel and petrol will make logistics costlier for us, but other than that, it is a positive budget from the government. However, we have to go through the fine print and understand the deeper implications of the budget."
Mr. Sanjay Lakhotia, Co-Founder, Noble House Consulting Pte
"The union budget 2019 speaks volumes about the government's push for structural reforms and support for the start-up and SME sectors. The emphasis has been on skill development and ease of funding and business for the sector. The government's plan to integrate cutting edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Virtual Reality, Animation, 3-D Printing, and Robotics as skills to be trained under the PMKY is a far-reaching step. It will help in making Indian entrepreneurs capable of competing at a global level. India's stringent labor laws are one of the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs setting up shop. It is, therefore, encouraging that the government is pushing for streamlining multiple labor laws into a set of four labor codes.
From a business perspective, the elimination of IT scrutiny on funds raised by start-ups and the provision of doing away of Angel Tax compliance for companies that have been timely filing all their necessary returns is going to reduce a lot of burdens. The e-KYC of foreign investors will make it easier to infuse funds from overseas investors into Indian start-ups. As was rightly indicated, India Inc. is India's primary job and wealth creator. In this light, there is a need to bring in conducive policies for the growing segment of gig workers in India. We hope to see some efforts in this direction going forward."
Ms. Saroja Yeramilli, CEO & Founder, Melorra
"From a start-up sector perspective, the budget has been encouraging. The plan to set up 80 business incubators for livelihood and 20 for technology-based skill development with an aim to develop 75,000 skilled new entrepreneurs is a step in the right direction. We are happy to see the greater emphasis being accorded to training people on advanced technologies such as AI, Big Data, 3-D Printing, and VR under the PMKY. The e-verification for foreign investors and freedom from IT scrutiny on funds generated by start-ups will also be a big boost. It is a welcome move that the government has decided to do away with the scrutiny on Angel Tax Valuation. The emphasis on digital payments and waiver of fees on such transactions will help online retailers. Another proposal that should be given due consideration is that of merging all the existing labor laws and consolidating them into "four codes". This will ensure smooth and simple compliance and help start-ups in a big way. However, the increase in duty on gold import from 10% to 12.5% will impact jewellery e-retailers like us and we hope that this is reconsidered. Despite certain things still left unaddressed, the budget is overall an encouraging one for the Indian start-up ecosystem."
Anupam Pahuja, Managing Director, PayPal India
"The budget provides a blueprint for the Prime Minister's vision of a USD 5 trillion economy, with a focus on ease of doing business for MSME's and ease of living for citizens. The Budget emphasizes on enabling growth for traditional industries and artisan while offering them business and technology incubation facilities, which is commendable."
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Short List Curator: Claire Kim
Emerging curator Claire Kim, who has worked in the curatorial department of BRIC and who is currently participating in the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Management Fellowship, selects a group of artists from BRIC's Contemporary Artist Registry whose work explores the concept of "home," and the the process of gaining a sense of self and belonging.
Cast Your Vote for B Free Awards People's Choice
Vote from home. Vote on your way to work. Vote at work. Vote while cleaning the fish tank. Vote while walking your dog. Vote while walking your cat. Vote at the supermarket. Vote at the gym. Vote while watching This is Us. Vote while in a Nor'easter. Whatever you do, just vote. Voting closes Saturday, March 24 at 7:30PM.
Celebrating Women's History Month with the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Management Fellows
Monday, March 12, 2018 - 11:00AM
In 2017, BRIC partnered with Mark Morris Dance Group, Theatre for a New Audience, and the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts to create the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Management Fellowship, an opportunity for young people to gain experience and skills for careers in arts management. In our first year, the Fellows consisted of seven inspiring young women, who inspire us every day, but especially during Women's History Month. We chatted with these Fellows to ask them about their inspiration, the Fellowship, and more.
Intergenerational Community Arts Council names Najee Omar First Artist-in-Residence
Monday, March 5, 2018 - 4:30PM
The Intergenerational Community Arts Council (ICAC) is proud to announce poet, performer, and educator Najee Omar as its first Artist-in-Residence. In Omar, ICAC has selected an artist with superlative leadership expertise; a deep connection with the community; and a compelling vision for collaborating with residents and community members to create an artistic expression of the council's core values: passion, liberation, family, courage, vision and truthfulness.
Brooklyn Free Speech Program Spotlight: March
Friday, March 2, 2018 - 4:00PM
Check out the NEW shows airing on Brooklyn Free Speech HD all month long including GlobeTrotter TV, Dinnerland: Sometimes and Media Talks: Gals N' Gear!
BRIC Receives 11 New York Emmy Award Nominations
Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 7:00PM
BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce that it has received 11 nominations for the 61st Annual New York Emmy® Awards. The nominations include nine for BRIC TV, the Brooklyn-focused nonprofit cable channel and digital network BRIC launched to acclaim in 2015, and two for shows produced through BRIC's Brooklyn Free Speech Public Access initiative.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 5:15PM
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Brooklyn: meet our 2018 Spring BRIClab artists!
BRIClab is our commissioning and residency program for local artists working in music, dance, theater and multidisciplinary performance. As part of the program, we encourage artists to learn from their experience and take time to understand how the audience feels about the work. This is where you, the audience, come in! Each BRIClab performance is followed by a dialogue between the artist and audience, where you can provide valuable feedback for the continued development of the work. Learn about these amazing artists and be a part of their process!
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The EAGLE WARRIOR (Guerrero Aguila) who appears on Mexico Real's Cafe logo was inspired by "The Eagle Warriors, or Eagle Knights" who were among the most skilled and feared warriors in the army of the Ancient Mexican Empire. The eagle warrior was chosen to represent our Mexico Real coffees to transmit to you the courage, energy, vigour, brave spirit, freedom, exoticism, strength, power, self-control, and exclusivity which are characteristics of the eagle warrior's personality and are the feelings that will arise in you when having a cup of our Gourmet Mexican Coffees every morning, thanks to the energizing benefits of coffee.
The eagle warriors played an important role in creating and sustaining the huge Mexican (Aztec) empire. They were never conquered by any other warriors in ancient Mesoamerica. During the Spanish conquest, Eagle warriors were war heroes and bravely fought to the death to defend their land, people and culture. Eagle warriors were only conquered by the Spaniards because the latter used gunpowder weapons which were not known in ancient Mexico until the Spaniards arrived to the Mexican Empire.
The EAGLE WARRIOR was a full-time warrior that belonged to an exclusive (elite) warrior society in the Aztec army. Only the male members of the nobility or commoners who had distinguished themselves on the battlefield could become an EAGLE WARRIOR.
In the ancient Mexican empire hierarchies and social classes were very marked. In that hierarchy the eagle warriors enjoyed high status and privileges. For instance, they had the privilege of wearing fine jewellery and costumes in public, and wearing cotton and sandals in the royal palaces. They also had the right to keep mistresses and were allowed to get involved in politics.
Because in ancient Mexican culture, the eagle symbolized the most powerful star in the solar system: the sun, the Eagle Warriors also were considered "The Warriors of the Sun". Eagle warriors dressed like eagles, adorning themselves with eagle feathers, and wearing headdress with an eagle head on it. Images of eagle warriors can be seen in several artefacts and also found on murals in Mexico like the ancient Mural Paintings in Cacaxtla.
Nowadays, the best preserved murals depicting Eagle warriors are located in Cacaxtla which is an anthropology site located in the state of Tlaxcala. It is located 2 hours driving from Mexico City. These well preserved murals are painted with intense colours: ochre, shedron, turquoise. They are highly complex murals representing a battle between Eagle Warriors (from the Aztec empire) and Jaguar Warriors (Mayan warriors). These murals are very striking because of the painting technique, intensity, colours, mysticism evoked and decorating richness expressed through the painting.
Mexico Real Cafe was happy and proud to share a bit more about The Eagle Warriors, the Mexican Empire and Mexican Culture that flourished in Mexico before the Spanish conquest with all our worldwide lovely readers, and in particular with readers from geographically distant countries in Europe and farther away in which the Mexican culture is little known.
Each time you have a sip of Mexico Real Coffee you are immersing yourself in our fascinating ancient cultures and helping to preserve living artisan products of Mexico.
You can help us to keep alive the best moments and products of Mexico by drinking a cup of coffee from our collection of Gourmet Mexican Coffees from Pluma Oaxaca Coffee – Pluma Mountain Coffee and Chiapas Coffee – Maya Coffee.


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In the first place I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Elizabeth all the money that I possess; also the dwelling house which I occupy in Cupids with the household furniture thereunto belonging; together with the whole of the Room and plantation which I now live on; the whole of the aforesaid property at the decease of my wife to become my son Charles's.
Secondly I give and bequeath the schooner Venus to my four beloved sons William, John, Solomon and Moses Ledrow, and equal share to each, with all and singular the appurtenances of the aforesaid schooner.
Thirdly I give and bequeath the Room on the south side of Cupids near the Chapel to be divided equally between my sons William, John and Solomon, one third to each.
Fourthly I give and bequeath the Room on the North side of Cupids to my son Moses, my daughter Maria should she return to this country is to have sufficient ground to build a house on the aforesaid Room outside the fence which now stands.
Fifthly I give and bequeath unto my two sons in law William and Alfred Smith all the property now in their possession, and further I give and bequeath unto them thirty feet of ground east and west by the waterside (no father back than than the public Road running through the Room now occupied by me) for the purpose of building a store on.
Sixthly. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Anne sufficient ground to build a house on the upper part of the Room near the Chapel should she require it.
I do hereby further ordain that after the decease of my wife my daughters are to have ten pounds each out of the money bequeathed to her, the remainder of it to be divided equally amongst all my sons. My watch at the decease of my wife to be given to my son John should he be living. The whole of my household furniture at the decease of my wife is to be divided equally amongst my children. I give and bequeath unto William and Alfred Smith the garden at the foot of the pond to be divided equally between them. And lastly I do hereby appoint William Keating Ledrow and John Ledrow my sons executors of this my last will and testament to see the same carried into effect.
Signed sealed and delivered by the said John Ledrow as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses. Saml W. Cozens. Francis Campion.


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GE advised by Creel on $1bn sale of Mexican leasing platform
GE instructed Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enriquez on the sale of its Mexican equipment lending and leasing platform to Linzor Capital Partners, the Latin American private equity fund.
The deal, valued at $1.1 billion, is subject to regulatory and other approvals and is expected to close at the end of the first quarter of 2016.
Eduardo Gonzalez led the Creel team that acted as Mexican counsel on the deal.
GE also instructed Gibson Dunn & Crutcher in New York and Washington, DC. Linzor Capital Partners retained Latham & Watkins in New York and Ritch, Mueller, Heather y Nicolau in Mexico.
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Show Shots & Thoughts // The Jim Cuddy Band @ The Cohn – Feb.09
February 12, 2018 Trev
There are acts that can return to a market and pack the room, regardless of whether they've been in town recently or not. It was clearly apparent that Halifax's love for Jim Cuddy (and Blue Rodeo) is palpable. From the moment you opened the doors to the Rebecca Cohn and strolled inside, you could see there was a buzz about the show that was about to transpire. It was in this room over two decades ago that I was enamored with Jim's warm, silky smooth vocals and, at times, his falsetto flourishes, and in the years that have followed I've been fortunate to see Blue Rodeo more than a handful of times. But on this evening, I was catching my first Jim Cuddy show.
At the top of the bill was Canadian radio stalwart Barney Bentall, who strode on stage sharply dressed and accompanied by longtime Blue Rodeo and Cuddy collaborator Anne Lindsay. Bentall's opening stint was a scant five songs, but those five songs were more than enough to lure the listener in and wrap them in a warm embrace of country-tinged folk songs. Bentall's early sound wasn't quite as aligned with the Blue Rodeo sound as it is now; alongside the Legendary Hearts, Barney's music fell somewhere between that folk-country tinge of early Blue Rodeo, and the blues-rock of Colin James. Now it is far more sun-kissed and subdued than it was in the early '90s. I walked in having a passing knowledge of Bentall's music, but left a definite fan of his current work. Not to mention, Anne Lindsay's fiddle work was ideally suited to Bentall's sound, and complimented his set perfectly.
A minor intermission quickly passed, and it was time for the Blue Rodeo front-man to take his place on stage as a solo performer. For an entertainer of Cuddy's stature, he could have simply walked on stage, played his new album, basked in the adoration for a moment and walked off stage and no one would have really batted an eye, but fortunately for all involved, he isn't that sort of guy. Instead this would be a set that was comprised more along the lines of a variety show, with a rotating list of guests and players who would, more often than not, perform their own material. As loose as the night felt, I'm sure it was carefully orchestrated to ensure that when Jim's sons (Devin Cuddy and Sam Polley) joined him on stage, or when Barney Bentall or Anne Lindsay rejoined the fray, it felt natural and unrehearsed.
Looking around the stage at The Jim Cuddy Band, there were a couple of familiar faces, including Bazil Donovan and Colin Cripps who, along with Cuddy, comprise half of Blue Rodeo. Then we had Joel Anderson on drums, Steve O'Connor handling the keys, and the lovely Anne Lindsay working her magic on the fiddle and providing some backing vocals as well. When Devin Cuddy hit the stage, you could definitely see a family resemblance, but the moment that Sam Polley stood alongside his father you had to wonder where he had parked his Delorean, as he looked as if Jim's younger self walked out of the past, right down to the way he mirrored his father's guitar playing.
The night kicked off with Cuddy focusing his set solely on his latest record Constellations, if only to ensure that the rapt audience wasn't waiting on some of those early Cuddy cuts, or of course the blue elephant in the room. The new material sounded fantastic, but in that initial set, the lead single "You Be the Leaver" was curiously omitted, so you knew it had to resurface at some point (it did!). The set included those Blue Rodeo hits "Bad Timing", "5 Days in May", Devin's single from his recent EP "On the Radio", and Sam's "Rude Girl" (from his EP in a Day). As great as they all were, I think my favourite performance of the night was Cuddy's bluesy cut from 2011's Skyscraper Soul entitled "Water's Running High", which featured a blistering Colin Cripps solo, and a scintillating keyboard solo from Devin Cuddy. Needless to say, it was a dazzling night of musicianship, friendship and family.
After a brief departure, Cuddy and his cohorts returned to put a cap on the evening with a fantastic rendition of "Try", which saw Cuddy and Bentall trading verses back and forth. It was at that point that Jim expressed his joy at being able to play the Cohn again, as he hadn't been in that room since Gord Downie's Secret Path performance in 2016. The night wrapped up with Bentall performing his track "Come Back to Me", with some assistance from local favourite Corey Tetford. Then the band walked to the edge of the stage and performed "Wash Me Down" (another cut from Skyscraper Soul) off-mic, and allowed the storied venue to show off her beautiful acoustics, and it especially allowed Anne and Jim's harmonies to gleam in the unplugged environment. It was a perfect way to top off a special night of music at the Rebecca Cohn, and it's evident that Halifax loves Jim Cuddy, and it's clearly requited.
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Va escriure La circular del bisbe Sever de Menorca sobre la conversió dels jueus (418), on exposa com va aconseguir convertir els jueus de Maó gràcies a un miracle. El bisbe atribuí el fet que un gran nombre de jueus que residien a l'illa es van convertir al cristianisme, a la presència de les relíquies de Sant Esteve el protomàrtir, que havien estat dipositades a l'església de Magó (Maó) per Orosi quan va retornar de l'Orient i ho va anunciar en una carta a tots els eclesiàstics del món (417) titulada ''Epistola ad omnes orbis terrarum Episcopos, Presbyteros, et Diaconos''. La conversió massiva de Maó és la primera de les quals es té constància a occident. L'estratègia va ser de caràcter religiós, evitant qualsevol violència física i qualsevol víctima, tot i que sí que els cristians van cremar la sinagoga de Maó, salvant els llibres i l'argent, que es retornaren als jueus. Segons la redacció de Sever, l'únic ferit va ser un esclau cristià colpejat per una pedra llançada per un jueu. Després de la conversió del líder de la comunitat jueva, Teodor, es convertí la resta de la comunitat.

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Francesca's (FRAN) stock rating was cut at KeyBanc on a valuation call.
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Mar 24, 2016 4:05 PM EDT
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Before Thursday's market open, Francesca's Holdings (FRAN - Get Report) stock rating was lowered to "sector weight" from "overweight" at KeyBanc Capital Markets on a valuation call.
Shares of the Houston-based apparel and accessories retailer have increased 30.9% since November, compared with a 3.2% decline for the S&P 500 in the same period, KeyBanc analysts wrote in a note this morning.
Francesca's stock closed up 3.63% to $19.11 on heavy trading volume today as shares continue to benefit from the company's strong fiscal 2015 fourth quarter financial results, which were released on Wednesday before the market open.
"FRAN posted a particularly impressive +11% comp in the quarter, especially considering the highly promotional measures taken in 4Q14 to clear through elevated inventory levels," analysts noted. "Strength was once again broad based with apparel up 35%, and jewelry and gifting increasing 23% and 26%, respectively."
By the end of the trading day, 2.5 million shares of Francesca's had exchanged hands, compared with its average daily volume of 774,654 shares.
Separately, Francesca's has a "hold" rating and a letter grade of C+ at TheStreet Ratings because of the company's strengths, such as revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and solid stock price performance, and its weaknesses, including weak operating cash flow, deteriorating net income and disappointing return on equity.
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A man came this close to a 15 foot Great White Shark after mistaking it for what he believed was a harmless hammerhead.
Diver Dale Pearson lives near the Sea of Cortez, in Mexico and frequently paddles out into the bay, on this particular occasion he didn't expect to come across a stranded Great White Shark feeding on stingrays in the shallows.
"To see such a huge shark in basically my front yard was quite unnerving," he told the Mirror.
He noticed that the shark had been severely injured by a propeller in the past, and had a huge gash on it's back near the dorsal fin.
"Boat strikes like that are common down here as it's almost impossible to spot them just below the surface on choppy water," Dale explained.
In the astonishing video, we see the massive shark tearing through the water, catching stingrays and paying no attention to Dale and his friend as they inch closer and closer while filming the entire experience on paddle boards.
At one point it rears up, and we get a full view of its massive head and sharp teeth.
"It would hold still for a few minutes then swim out to deeper water of 2m then circle back and hold still again. That's why we are pretty sure the shark was eating those stingrays," he said.
The shark was injured badly by a propeller and though bleeding profusely, still found the strength to munch on sea life, not paying much attention to the humans nearby.
Dale claimed that the shark lived as it was seen swimming in the area two days later.
Loaded staff writer Danielle De La Bastide has lived all over the planet and written for BuzzFeed, Thought Catalog as well as print publications throughout the Caribbean.


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Alicia Bassière (étudiante de doctorat, HEC Montréal)
Moving Forward Blindly: Capacity Planning, Uncertainty, and Environmental Targets
Résumé : The energy industry currently faces significant uncertainty in future demand and supply. Despite this, policies for decarbonizing the power sector are often based on predetermined scenarios. In this paper, we develop a dynamic stochastic model of generation capacity investment to evaluate the consequences of neglecting uncertainty under ambitious environmental targets. The model is calibrated using hourly data from the German electricity system for the period 2015-2020. The results show that disregarding uncertainty results in vastly underestimating the cost of decarbonization and hinders reaching environmental targets. Our study suggests a practical approach of focusing on a more pessimistic, predetermined scenario as a better solution.
Yoan Wallois (étudiant de doctorat, Université de Lille)
Multi-dimensional Environmental Legislation Stringency Index
Résumé : With climate change and ecosystems collapse, environmental issues are becoming critical to modern societies. In response, policymakers around the world are introducing a growing number of environmental legislations that disrupt the environment-socioeconomic nexus. Identifying environmental policy instruments implemented worldwide and quantifying their stringency would allow for significant new developments in the evaluation of such policies. The existing literature offers databases covering a limited number of countries, years, and environmental aspects. This research bridges this gap by introducing the original comparative Multi- dimensional Environmental Legislation Stringency Index (MELSI). Available for 201 countries, from 1950 to 2020, the MELSI is a composite index incorporating seven dimensions of the environment: "Agriculture", "Ecosystem management", "Energy and air pollution", "Forest Management", "Freshwater management", "Land and Sea", and "Waste management". The MELSI also distinguishes adaptation/mitigation policies and Command-and-control/market based policy instruments. This dataset provides comprehensive new insights on environmental policies, strongly relevant for future environmental policy evaluations and recommendations.
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This workshop is organized in collaboration with CIRANO and is joint with the economics departments of the universities of Montréal, Québec at Montréal, McGill and HEC Montréal.
The event is addressed to researchers and PhD students interested in natural resource and environmental economics.
Alicia Bassière (PhD student, HEC Montréal)
Abstract : The energy industry currently faces significant uncertainty in future demand and supply. Despite this, policies for decarbonizing the power sector are often based on predetermined scenarios. In this paper, we develop a dynamic stochastic model of generation capacity investment to evaluate the consequences of neglecting uncertainty under ambitious environmental targets. The model is calibrated using hourly data from the German electricity system for the period 2015-2020. The results show that disregarding uncertainty results in vastly underestimating the cost of decarbonization and hinders reaching environmental targets. Our study suggests a practical approach of focusing on a more pessimistic, predetermined scenario as a better solution.
Yoan Wallois (PhD student, Université de Lille)
Abstract : With climate change and ecosystems collapse, environmental issues are becoming critical to modern societies. In response, policymakers around the world are introducing a growing number of environmental legislations that disrupt the environment-socioeconomic nexus. Identifying environmental policy instruments implemented worldwide and quantifying their stringency would allow for significant new developments in the evaluation of such policies. The existing literature offers databases covering a limited number of countries, years, and environmental aspects. This research bridges this gap by introducing the original comparative Multi- dimensional Environmental Legislation Stringency Index (MELSI). Available for 201 countries, from 1950 to 2020, the MELSI is a composite index incorporating seven dimensions of the environment: "Agriculture", "Ecosystem management", "Energy and air pollution", "Forest Management", "Freshwater management", "Land and Sea", and "Waste management". The MELSI also distinguishes adaptation/mitigation policies and Command-and-control/market based policy instruments. This dataset provides comprehensive new insights on environmental policies, strongly relevant for future environmental policy evaluations and recommendations.
This event will be taking place online.


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