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namespace Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent
{
    using System.Threading;
    using System.Threading.Tasks;
    using System.Collections.Generic;
    using Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.EventHubNamespace.Definition;
    using Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.EventHubNamespace.Update;
    using Microsoft.Azure.Management.ResourceManager.Fluent;
    using System;
    using Microsoft.Azure.Management.ResourceManager.Fluent.Core;

    internal partial class EventHubNamespaceImpl
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies the current throughput units.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="units">Throughput units.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithThroughputConfiguration.WithCurrentThroughputUnits(int units)
        {
            return this.WithCurrentThroughputUnits(units);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies the maximum throughput units that auto-scalar is allowed to scale-up.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="units">Throughput units.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithThroughputConfiguration.WithThroughputUnitsUpperLimit(int units)
        {
            return this.WithThroughputUnitsUpperLimit(units);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Enables the scaling up the throughput units automatically based on load.
        /// </summary>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithThroughputConfiguration.WithAutoScaling()
        {
            return this.WithAutoScaling();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies the current throughput units.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="units">Throughput units.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithThroughputConfiguration.WithCurrentThroughputUnits(int units)
        {
            return this.WithCurrentThroughputUnits(units);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies the maximum throughput units that auto-scalar is allowed to scale-up.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="units">Throughput units.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithThroughputConfiguration.WithThroughputUnitsUpperLimit(int units)
        {
            return this.WithThroughputUnitsUpperLimit(units);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Enables the scaling up the throughput units automatically based on load.
        /// </summary>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithThroughputConfiguration.WithAutoScaling()
        {
            return this.WithAutoScaling();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new event hub should be created in the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="eventHubName">Event hub name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithEventHub.WithNewEventHub(string eventHubName)
        {
            return this.WithNewEventHub(eventHubName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new event hub should be created in the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="eventHubName">Event hub name.</param>
        /// <param name="partitionCount">The number of partitions in the event hub.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithEventHub.WithNewEventHub(string eventHubName, int partitionCount)
        {
            return this.WithNewEventHub(eventHubName, partitionCount);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new event hub should be created in the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="eventHubName">Event hub name.</param>
        /// <param name="partitionCount">The number of partitions in the event hub.</param>
        /// <param name="retentionPeriodInDays">The retention period for events in days.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithEventHub.WithNewEventHub(string eventHubName, int partitionCount, int retentionPeriodInDays)
        {
            return this.WithNewEventHub(eventHubName, partitionCount, retentionPeriodInDays);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Deletes an event hub in the event hub namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="eventHubName">Event hub name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithEventHub.WithoutEventHub(string eventHubName)
        {
            return this.WithoutEventHub(eventHubName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new event hub should be created in the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="eventHubName">Event hub name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithEventHub.WithNewEventHub(string eventHubName)
        {
            return this.WithNewEventHub(eventHubName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new event hub should be created in the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="eventHubName">Event hub name.</param>
        /// <param name="partitionCount">The number of partitions in the event hub.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithEventHub.WithNewEventHub(string eventHubName, int partitionCount)
        {
            return this.WithNewEventHub(eventHubName, partitionCount);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new event hub should be created in the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="eventHubName">Event hub name.</param>
        /// <param name="partitionCount">The number of partitions in the event hub.</param>
        /// <param name="retentionPeriodInDays">The retention period for events in days.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithEventHub.WithNewEventHub(string eventHubName, int partitionCount, int retentionPeriodInDays)
        {
            return this.WithNewEventHub(eventHubName, partitionCount, retentionPeriodInDays);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets the service bus endpoint associated with the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        string Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.ServiceBusEndpoint
        {
            get
            {
                return this.ServiceBusEndpoint();
            }
        }

        /// <return>The event hubs in the namespace.</return>
        async Task<IPagedCollection<Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHub>> Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.ListEventHubsAsync(CancellationToken cancellationToken)
        {
            return await this.ListEventHubsAsync(cancellationToken);
        }

        /// <return>List of event hubs in the namespace.</return>
        System.Collections.Generic.IEnumerable<Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHub> Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.ListEventHubs()
        {
            return this.ListEventHubs();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets true if auto-scale is enabled for the namespace, false otherwise.
        /// </summary>
        bool Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.IsAutoScaleEnabled
        {
            get
            {
                return this.IsAutoScaleEnabled();
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets maximum throughput unit that auto-scalar is allowed to set.
        /// </summary>
        int Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.ThroughputUnitsUpperLimit
        {
            get
            {
                return this.ThroughputUnitsUpperLimit();
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets resource id of the Azure Insights metrics associated with the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        string Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.AzureInsightMetricId
        {
            get
            {
                return this.AzureInsightMetricId();
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets current throughput units set for the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        int Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.CurrentThroughputUnits
        {
            get
            {
                return this.CurrentThroughputUnits();
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets namespace created time.
        /// </summary>
        System.DateTime? Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.CreatedAt
        {
            get
            {
                return this.CreatedAt();
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets provisioning state of the namespace.
        /// </summary>
        string Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.ProvisioningState
        {
            get
            {
                return this.ProvisioningState();
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets namespace sku.
        /// </summary>
        Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.EventHubNamespaceSkuType Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.Sku
        {
            get
            {
                return this.Sku();
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets namespace last modified time.
        /// </summary>
        System.DateTime? Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.UpdatedAt
        {
            get
            {
                return this.UpdatedAt();
            }
        }

        /// <return>List of authorization rules for the event hub namespace.</return>
        System.Collections.Generic.IEnumerable<Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespaceAuthorizationRule> Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.ListAuthorizationRules()
        {
            return this.ListAuthorizationRules();
        }

        /// <return>The authorization rules for the event hub namespace.</return>
        async Task<IPagedCollection<Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespaceAuthorizationRule>> Microsoft.Azure.Management.Eventhub.Fluent.IEventHubNamespace.ListAuthorizationRulesAsync(CancellationToken cancellationToken)
        {
            return await this.ListAuthorizationRulesAsync(cancellationToken);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new authorization rule should be created that has manage access to the event hub namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ruleName">Rule name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithAuthorizationRule.WithNewManageRule(string ruleName)
        {
            return this.WithNewManageRule(ruleName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new authorization rule should be created that has send access to the event hub namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ruleName">Rule name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithAuthorizationRule.WithNewSendRule(string ruleName)
        {
            return this.WithNewSendRule(ruleName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Deletes an authorization rule associated with the event hub namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ruleName">Rule name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithAuthorizationRule.WithoutAuthorizationRule(string ruleName)
        {
            return this.WithoutAuthorizationRule(ruleName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new authorization rule should be created that has listen access to the event hub namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ruleName">Rule name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithAuthorizationRule.WithNewListenRule(string ruleName)
        {
            return this.WithNewListenRule(ruleName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new authorization rule should be created that has manage access to the event hub namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ruleName">Rule name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithAuthorizationRule.WithNewManageRule(string ruleName)
        {
            return this.WithNewManageRule(ruleName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new authorization rule should be created that has send access to the event hub namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ruleName">Rule name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithAuthorizationRule.WithNewSendRule(string ruleName)
        {
            return this.WithNewSendRule(ruleName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies that a new authorization rule should be created that has listen access to the event hub namespace.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ruleName">Rule name.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithAuthorizationRule.WithNewListenRule(string ruleName)
        {
            return this.WithNewListenRule(ruleName);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies the namespace sku.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="namespaceSku">The sku.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace update.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Update.IUpdate EventHubNamespace.Update.IWithSku.WithSku(EventHubNamespaceSkuType namespaceSku)
        {
            return this.WithSku(namespaceSku);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Specifies the namespace sku.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="namespaceSku">The sku.</param>
        /// <return>Next stage of the event hub namespace definition.</return>
        EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithCreate EventHubNamespace.Definition.IWithSku.WithSku(EventHubNamespaceSkuType namespaceSku)
        {
            return this.WithSku(namespaceSku);
        }
    }
}

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Did you know we have a YouTube channel with great videos on it? The one here shows our local partner at Attersee explaning the divesite, Schlierwand. We love the video so we wanted to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes making of it!
After the app was finished, we discussed the best way to promote it and decided producing a short clip with our local partner, Bocki from "Under Pressure Dive Center", would be a fun way to get the word out about our app. We wanted to keep it simple so we asked him to explain the tour at the common divesite Schlierwand.
We put up a greenscreen and recorded Bocki in front of that so we could add a background in later. The audio was recorded with an even more simple set up: I used a lavalier microphone - it's quite small, common in recording for television and you can put them on nearly every piece of clothing. This mic is great because you can connect it to your iPhone and use a professional audio recording app to get the audio.
Since it was windy, I decided to use a windjammer to reduce disturbing noises. Of course, I brought along a proper camera and a tripod to ensure high video quality.
Once the recording facilities were set up, we were able to get the material pretty fast. After three takes everything was finished and we were ready to move into the post production.
The post production started with editing the audio with effects and plug-ins like compressors, filters and Equalizers.
Right after that, our in-house multimedia designer recorded the screen video of the diving tour and placed it over the green screen. Then, Bocki was put in front of the screen recording so while he's speaking, you're able to see the tour.
You can see the final product as well as our other videos here!
Nothing like making our first post on the blog about a guest blog post! Diving.io was kind enough to let us write about 10 diving safety tips and published our article here: https://www.diving.io/10-essential-tips-for-a-safe-diving-trip/. Check it out and be sure to dive safely!


On Thursday, the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City released updates regarding farm income, farmland values and agricultural credit conditions from the second quarter of 2018. Recall that the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued a similar update last month. Today's update highlights core findings from Thursday's reports.
Graph from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, AgLetter (August 2018).
The Ag Letter noted, "In the second quarter of 2018, agricultural credit conditions for the District slid again. Repayment rates for non-real-estate farm loans were lower in the second quarter of 2018 than a year earlier.
The proportion of the District's agricultural loan portfolio reported as having repayment problems increased some from a year ago, reaching mid- year levels not seen since 2002.
Graph from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Agricultural Finance Monitor (August 2018).
Quality farmland values decreased by 3.5 percent compared with a year ago, while cash rents increased by 0.4 percent relative to a year ago.
Nathan Kauffman and Ty Kreitman, writing in Thursday's Ag Credit Survey from the Kansas City Fed, noted that, "A decline in farm income accelerated slightly in the second quarter as crop prices plummeted in June. In contrast to earlier signs of income stabilization, more District bankers reported a decrease in farm income. The sharp decline in crop prices likely contributed to reduced income.
In June alone, prices for U.S. soybeans dropped 17 percent. In addition, from the beginning of May to mid-July, corn prices also dropped 17 percent.
While addressing interest rates, Kauffman and Kreitman stated, "Interest rates on farm loans continued to rise in the second quarter, building on those of a year ago. The increase in the second quarter was largest for variables rate loans, growing about 6 basis points more than fixed rates for the same type of loan.
While increased interest expenses are unlikely to have a significant impact on farm income in the short term, higher rates are likely to influence decisions in making longer-term capital and real estate purchases.


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Q: C# - string.Compare with char '-' has a weird behavior int i;
i = String.Compare("A-", "A0"); // i = -1 -> OK
i = String.Compare("A-A", "A0A"); // i = 1 -> WHY ?

I don't understand why appending the SAME letter 'A' to both text can change the value returned ?
I know String.CompareOrdinal will return the correct negative value in both cases. I would like to know why String.Compare doesn't.

A: Simply put, the hyphen is being ignored. The following would yield the same results
var ads = new[] {"A", "A0", "AA", "A0A"};
Console.WriteLine(string.Join(",",ads.OrderBy(x => x)));

String.Compare Method
Notes to Callers

Character sets include ignorable characters. The
Compare(String, String) method does not consider such characters when
it performs a culture-sensitive comparison. For example, if the
following code is run on the .NET Framework 4 or later, a
culture-sensitive comparison of "animal" with "ani-mal" (using a soft
hyphen, or U+00AD) indicates that the two strings are equivalen

Further more

To recognize ignorable characters in a string comparison, call the
Compare(String, String, StringComparison) method and supply a value of
either Ordinal or OrdinalIgnoreCase for the comparisonType parameter.

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Salmon farmer's £5.7 million investment to protect stock and seals paying off
Scottish Sea Farms has reported a significant reduction in "last resort" seal shootings as its investment in rigid new pen netting systems surpasses £5.7 million.
Nets Technology & equipment Predators Biosecurity
by The Fish Site
20 July 2019, at 8:00am
In the first six months of the current reporting period (February 2019 – January 2020), the salmon grower saw two seal deaths across its 43-strong estate of marine farms; a reduction of five compared with the same period last year, six compared with 2017 and seven compared with 2016.
New biosecurity measures have decreased the number of predator deaths on Scottish Sea Farms sites
Scottish Sea Farms' Managing Director Jim Gallagher said: "We won't be happy until we achieve zero seal deaths, however our multi-million pound investment to roll out protective Seal Pro netting across as many of our farms as possible, as quickly as possible, is another example of our commitment to farm as responsibly and as sustainably as we can. Not only do the tougher, more rigid nets help to deter seals, but by protecting our salmon from the stress of predation and the subsequent health challenges that can cause they also contribute to fish welfare."
With the optimum time to install the new netting systems being ahead of each new crop, Scottish Sea Farms has now equipped over half of its marine farms with Seal Pro nets at a cost of £4.2 million, with a further £1.5 million worth of nets set to be deployed between August and October 2019, bringing the total investment to date to £5.7 million – with more to follow.
Included in the latest roll-out will be next generation Seal Pro Excel netting which has been engineered to be the strongest, most unyielding version yet offering even greater protection.
Of the two farms that have seen seal shootings in this reporting period, one will be equipped with the new netting ahead of its latest crop next year while the other farm has had Seal Pro netting in place for over a year.
Scottish Sea Farms' Head of Fish Health Dr Ralph Bickerdike commented: "Seals naturally feed on a variety of wild fish and other marine life and are thought to consume up to 7kg a day, depending on species. In the hunt for food, seals are occasionally relocating from farms that have Seal Pro nets to nearby farms that have previously had no significant seal challenge, hence our drive to protect all farms. We've also seen seals climb up and into pens. Both types of event happened earlier this year, accounting for the two shootings which were carried out under licence."
Not to be deterred from the goal of zero seal deaths, farm teams are now lacing top nets together in a new way to help prevent the most persistent of seals from getting into pens.
The salmon grower has also recently begun trialling an all-new deterrent in the form of an 'electric fish', pioneered by Dundee-based innovators Ace Aquatec. Shortlisted in the Animal Welfare category of the 2019 Aquaculture Awards, the device swims around the base of the net and emits a light-touch electrical current when bitten down on by predators, dissuading them from persisting any further.
Shellfish safety pioneers adapt self-driving car technology
The same technology that powers facial recognition and self-driving cars may soon help Maine's shellfish industry protect people from the dangerous effects of harmful algal blooms, according to researchers at Maine's Big…
How to reduce lice levels by 75 percent
An innovative cage design that ensures salmon stay at least 10 metres below the surface of the sea has been shown to reduce lice levels by 75 percent.
Cermaq has signed a two-year global partnership agreement with ScaleAQ, the same week Mowi announced a similar deal with AKVA, as two of the world's leading salmon producers side with different equipment suppliers.
MSD snaps up Vaki from Pentair
MSD Animal Health has acquired the fish farm monitoring specialist Vaki from Pentair.

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Gold Nears Weekend 2% Down as UK Quits New European "Fiscal Compact"
Commodities / Gold and Silver 2011 Dec 09, 2011 - 09:55 AM GMT
By: Adrian_Ash
WHOLESALE MARKET gold prices fell back to this week's low of $1705 per ounce Friday lunchtime in London, as Asian equities closed sharply lower but Eurozone and US equities rallied following news of the "fiscal discipline" being agreed by political leaders meeting in Brussels.
All 17 heads of state in the currency union have agreed to being bound by European Commission approval of their national budgets, with "automatic sanctions" hitting any member whose annual budget deficit exceeds 3% of GDP.
That same level was set by the pre-Euro Growth & Stability Pact in 1997, but has since breached by all but two members – Luxembourg and Finland.
A further €200 billion is being added to the Eurozone's Stability Fund rescue package for weaker states, with the start date brought forward to January 2012.
A further 6 or perhaps 9 non-Euro states will also join the new fiscal agreement, according to various press reports, but British prime minister David Cameron quit the talks last night after making what French president Nicholas Sarkozy called "unacceptable demands" to stymie treaty change and block a Europe-wide tax on financial transactions.
Gold prices measured in the single currency held flat around €41,200 per kilo – down some 1.7% for the week – as the Euro ticked lower vs. the Dollar.
US investors saw the gold price open New York trade 2.1% lower from last Friday's finish of $1745 per ounce.
The price of silver bullion crept higher towards $32 per ounce, some 1.9% down for the week.
"It's going to be the basis for a good fiscal compact and more discipline in economic policy in the Euro-area members," said Mario Draghi – president of the European Central Bank since October – of the overnight negotiations in Brussels.
Draghi yesterday cut Eurozone interest rates but repeated that the ECB cannot provide direct financial aid to member states under the terms of its treaty.
Quoting anonymous central-bank sources, the Reuters news-wire says the ECB will continue cap its government bond-buying – now totaling €270 billion – at €20bn per week. But last week's move to provide unlimited funds to commercial banks "means that each state can turn to its banks, which will have liquidity at their disposal," said France's Sarkozy today.
Ireland's minister for Europe Lucinda Creighton says she "and many other member states" expect the ECB to become more "pro-active...in the weeks ahead," according to Reuters.
Greek, Italian and Portuguese government bonds meantime slipped in price Friday, pushing interest rates higher despite Germany's Angela Merkel ceding her call for private-sector bondholders to "share the cost" of aiding over-indebted Euro states by suffering a write-down on their value.
"To put it bluntly, our first approach to [private-sector involvement], which had a very negative effect on debt markets, is now officially over," said the European Union's president Herman Van Rompuy this morning.
The Moody's rating agency today cut the credit status of France's biggest banks, saying that "Liquidity and funding conditions have deteriorated significantly."
France's own national credit rating is at risk, the Standard & Poor's agency said this week, because of the weakness in its banking sector.
"Gold prices are still holding fairly well supported," reckons VTB Capital's Andrey Kryuchenkov in note, "and any negative reaction to the summit today would only see limited losses in gold as opposed to other...more volatile precious metals, also suffering from growth concerns.
"On the downside [however] a break below $1700 would see losses to our key support at $1680 and the longer term January uptrend."
Beijing is meantime planning to launch an aggressive investment fund to run $300 billion of China's $3 trillion foreign exchange reserves, reports Reuters.
Part of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) – which acted to buy gold for China's national hoard according to its last reserves update of 1054 tonnes in 2009 – an un-named official says the fund will target US and European assets.
Now the world's second-largest private gold consumer, China saw consumer price inflation and industrial output both slip in October, under-shooting analyst forecasts at 4.2% and 12.4% respectively.
"Inflation is not a policy constraint [for the People's Bank of China] anymore," believes Tao Wang, an economist at UBS in Hong Kong.
Future PBoC policy "is more a function of the economy slowing and foreign exchange inflows drying up," says Wang.
By Adrian Ash
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The disastrous rollout of the Affordable Care Act was the catalyst for my party's midterm thumping.
I grew up in a Democratic family. I have been a registered Democrat since age 18, a Democratic candidate for statewide office in Colorado and a party precinct captain in that caucus state. I've volunteered for numerous Democratic candidates and contributed to party causes and campaigns. The 2014 election results were extremely disappointing for me, but hardly a surprise.
I voted for Barack Obama in 2008, then lost my job in the Great Recession. I was lucky; my brother lost his job and his house. I survived on part-time jobs while paying out-of-pocket for my health insurance.
I voted for President Obama again in 2012, then received a cancellation notice for my health insurance. This was due to ObamaCare, the so-called Affordable Care Act. However, I couldn't afford anything else.
Midterm elections in the second term of a presidency are difficult on the president's party, and the Obama administration's crisis-of-the-month headlines weren't helpful. Ultimately, though, ObamaCare was the catalyst for my party's midterm thumping.
ObamaCare is a failure. For anyone who thinks this is a misprint because no Democratic activist would make such a comment, let me add that it is too big, too complicated and too expensive. Without a public option within its network of exchanges, ObamaCare is a giant blank check to the insurance companies that pushed it through Congress. It punishes responsible consumers like me and treats younger individuals as fools who are expected to pay the bills while not paying attention.
Now we learn in videos that came to light this week that Jonathan Gruber, MIT economist and a key architect of the Affordable Care Act, proudly relied on his perceived "stupidity of the American voter" as the basis for designing ObamaCare. Such comments, along with the program's notoriously dysfunctional website and false assurances that people can keep their previous health plans, are insults to every citizen regardless of party.
Contrary to Medicare, which was quickly accepted at a time of economic vitality as a meaningful complement to Social Security, ObamaCare was the sequel to an overpriced economic stimulus package that didn't stimulate very much. Those least affected by the recession benefited the most from the stimulus. I think that's called "trickle-down economics" when Republicans do it, and the economy continues to struggle for good jobs and a real recovery. ObamaCare is part of the problem, not a solution.
For most Democrats in Congress, Medicare was originally a model for health-care reform. Single-payer, universal coverage was the favored approach. Then Republicans let loose the "socialized medicine" boogeyman and Democrats panicked.
Fearful that doing nothing was worse than doing the wrong thing, Democrats gave up on Medicare for the masses and opted for a drastic alternative. ObamaCare is an outrageous combination of private-market inflation, government bureaucracy, excessive mandates and a ridiculously delayed implementation schedule. When the thing finally kicked in, it hit hard—and there is plenty more pain on the way.
Worst of all, ObamaCare looks and feels exactly like what it is: a health-care plan devised by lawyers and corporate executives rather than true health-care providers. Democrats are top-heavy with attorneys, and this hurts the party on many issues.
If Hillary Clinton is looking for an immediate opportunity to distance herself from the Obama administration, she should promise to appoint a licensed health-care professional, such as a physician or registered nurse, as her secretary of Health and Human Services if she is elected president. I know she hasn't announced her candidacy, but the time has come to stop playing coy.
We Democrats need to get over ourselves, start anew on a national health-care policy, and return to our progressive principles. We claim to be the party of the underdogs, but on ObamaCare we simply catered to a different set of fat cats.
We resent Republicans who act morally superior and pretend to have a monopoly on patriotism, but an elitist attitude doesn't look any better on us when we refuse to admit that ObamaCare is broken beyond repair. Measurable outcomes and actual effectiveness are the honest indicators of a successful program, not good intentions or high hopes.
We say that we are the party of the people, but "the people" too often become a singular, monolithic concept for us. We speak for the people, don't you know, because we can decide what is best for them so they really don't need to speak for themselves.
The people decided otherwise on Election Day. I hope my party is listening. When the next Congress convenes in 2015, Democrats need to work with the new Republican majority, repeal ObamaCare, override a presidential veto if necessary, and start from scratch on health-care reform.
Mr. Beu, a nonprofit professional and former hospital insurance coordinator, currently works as a counselor at a social-services agency in Denver.


Physiotherapy is a specialized area of clinical medicine that studies the physiological and therapeutic action of natural and artificially created physical factors on the human body.
Each of these sections includes a number of separate or integrated treatment methods based on the use of a physical factor.
Electrophoresis and phonophoresis occupy an intermediate position between physical therapy and pharmacotherapy, as these physical therapy electrical current or ultrasound is used to deliver drugs through the skin and mucous membranes.
The aim of physiotherapy — is to achieve the best effect in the treatment of any disease, with minimal stress on the patient's body, using mainly physical treatment. Treatment with drugs in certain situations, certainly justified, but there is the possibility of undesirable and unforeseen side effects.
Physiotherapy is one of the safest methods of treatment to date. Physiotherapy is used independently and in conjunction with other treatments (e.g., surgery).
the geography of his residence.
May also consider other factors such as social status, personal relationship to the patient's proposed treatment, etc.
In venereology, urology, gynecology, physiotherapy selected individually for each patient depending on the age of the person and the severity of the disease.
Physiotherapy is particularly effective in the combined treatment. Recently, medicine has seen a combination of several infections, which considerably complicates the course of the pathological process in certain types of diseases, for example, with adhesions, pain syndrome, chronic inflammation of the appendages and uterus, preparation for IVF and pregnancy in General, hypoplasia of uterus and genital infantilism, menstrual disorders, mastitis, post-surgery, pelvic ganglioneuroma. In the treatment of these diseases physiotherapy is particularly effective, as it accelerates the healing process and has no side effects.
Laser therapy . or laser therapy. The basis of biostimulating effects of laser therapy on the human body — influence of the directional light output (laser) on living tissue. Absorbing light, the enzymes stimulate the body essential biochemical processes, and cells are updated, restore their livelihoods, included self-regulation mechanisms, the natural forces of the body are mobilized. Under the influence of laser therapy expands capillaries, improves blood circulation, tissue nutrition, and together leads to the fact that accelerate the healing process in the affected areas. Laser therapy has beneficial effects on the immune system, reduces blood viscosity, increases lymph flow, reduces cholesterol, stops the pain, has antimicrobial, antiviral and antiallergic effect. Laser therapy and other therapy methods, helps to reduce the time of treatment, to prevent the transition from acute process to chronic, and most importantly, to achieve a positive effect of minimum doses of drugs. Short sessions of laser therapy is that the patient takes place in remote periods after treatment, enhance health: stimulate metabolic processes, nutrition of tissues and organs, reduce the likelihood of early age-related changes, particularly menopause.


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LIVE REVIEW: NXNE 2017
Once a week-long club-hopping festival, North By Northeast returned this year - in the same fashion as last, as an all-encompassing weekend-long event. The Port Lands festival took over the large lot on Commissioners Street in T.O. for three days featuring headliners Post Malone, Kaytranada and Passion Pit.
Though the event's attendance - or lack there of, drew some major criticism, festival-goers seemed to have a great time. On top of a diverse lineup, there were midway games, rides, booths, a comedy tent and food trucks to be enjoyed between sets.
Sleigh Bells lived up to their "noise pop" classification with a loud, pop-infused performance. The duo's newer songs - such as "Hyper Dark" and "Rule Number One" were quite noisy while their older tracks - "Tell 'Em" and "Infinity Guitars" were more pop. Lead singer Alexis Krauss dominated the stage with energy that matched her powerful vocals.
Amir Obe, a hip-hop artist from Detroit, took to the stage with just a mic and a backup drummer for a raw, rap set on the festival's Canal Stage.
Smoke filled the air in front of the Skyline stage while chants of "Posty" repeated from the crowd until Post Malone walked on stage with beer in hand. The moment he set foot on stage, fans were hyped. The crowd doubled in size for Post Malone's headlining set and was undeniably the most well-received act of the entire weekend. The lyrics from Malone's better known tracks "Congratulations" and "Too Young" echoed back from the crowd, however, when the beat dropped for "White Iverson," the crowd truly let loose. Malone pulled through with a laid-back, chill demeanour to a crowd of people who were seemingly at the peak of their Port Lands experience.
K.I.D. - Mississauga's own indie rock duo, rocked out with a growing crowd on Saturday afternoon. They delivered a garage band-feeling sound on the Skyline Stage, performing songs from their newest EP Poster Child and a few tracks from their 2015 self-titled debut.
John River, another Mississauga musician, brought a fusion of rap and poetry to the stage. At just 21 years old, River serves realness and poetic genius oozing with hometown pride in each of his tracks.
Aaron Livingston, more commonly known as Son Little, delivered a rock 'n soul performance with an incredibly talented and lively backing band. The R&B singer had the crowd moving with a number of bluesy tracks including his newly released "Blue Magic."
Coming off their debut album release About U, MUNA had the crowd dancing along to their delicious synth-pop sounds. Lead vocalist Katie Gavin engaged with the crowd throughout, claiming she "love(s) playing festivals (because) there's always something magical in the air." The queer-girl rock band brought ultimate girl power the Canal Stage.
Tinie Tempah, the well-known British hip-hop artist, amped up the energy at the Port Lands festival playing throwback tracks and hits of today. The crowd seemed to be in constant motion whether they recognized the songs or not, but were most excited for Tempah's hits "Written in the Stars," "Girls Like," and "Miami 2 Ibiza." Tempah recently made a comeback with his latest album release Youth, a whole four years following his preceding album. It seems as though Tempah is back, with no signs of slowing down.
It was a pleasure having Bleachers perform in Toronto Saturday night and the feelings were evidently mutual as lead singer Jack Antonoff stated that it was "a f*cking pleasure to be in Canada - for obvious reasons." This indie pop act is nothing short of fun for everyone - playing 80s/90s inspired pop rock and delivering superior engagement with the audience. Though indie music has seen a rise in popularity over the years, this group is so much more than just another indie band - with two drummers and a saxophonist paired with the overall infectiously happy stage presence, Bleachers bring a unique take to indie rock. From their upbeat cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" to their newest single "Don't Take My Money," Bleachers' Port Lands set was among the best of the entire festival.
Kaytranada had big shoes to fill, subbing in as the replacement act for the original headliner Tyler The Creator. Judging by the crowd Saturday night, Kaytra, the Montreal DJ/Producer, had no problem stepping up and closing out day two of the festival with a bang. Kaytra is no stranger to the spotlight, having recently won a Juno and Polaris award his 2016 album 99.9%. Giant beach balls and glow sticks flew through the air to the sounds of Kaytra's original tracks along with remixes of classic and modern hits that flowed seamlessly throughout his set.
The final headlining act of the weekend, Passion Pit, performed Sunday evening with the setting sun on the Toronto skyline as their backdrop. The indietronica outfit treated festival-goers to older hits including "Little Secrets" and "Take a Walk" as well as a few gems from their 2017 release Tremendous Sea of Love. The band returned to stage for an encore performance of "Sleepyhead" - another classic Passion Pit track.
There's no question that NXNE always brings together a bill of big names and this year was no exception.
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As a UCD team member, I want to observe and take part in internal discussions so that I am more informed of the situations that could/can be remedied at the product development stage.
As a UCD team member, I want to be more informed of the situations that could/can be remedied at the product development stage so that I can alter them and receive kudos.
As an Accounts Manager, I want to observe and take part in internal discussions so that I am able to feed my input I to the wider company.
As an Accounts Manager, I want to feed my input into the wider company so that I build social capital and receive a sense of self-worth.
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From this exercise it can be concluded that the main user goals all revolve around improving product delivery/efficiency as well as receiving personal kudos and self-worth. It can therefore be stated that these aspects must make a strong appearance within the platform and act as the motivational driver.
I now intent to map out the functional structure of the platform as well as to sketch prototype the individual interfaces for both a mobile and web version.


You are going to see 10 luxury living room decoration by Katharine Pooley, which are specifically high-end furnishings and luxury homes.
Award-winning interior and architectural designer, Katharine Pooley has been taken on commissions for the likes of Harrods, Heathrow's Terminal 5 and exclusive private properties including a chalet in Verbier and palaces in Kuwait and Qatar.
Katharine Pooley's first completed project in Qatar in West Bay, Doha, was this 10,000 square feet private residence. Beautiful living room decoration.
London Townhouse, the project by Katharine Pooley.
Katharine Pooley, undertook the complete redesign of the interior, including all furniture, fittings, and finishes in this Chelsea townhouse.
Hyde Park project, by Katharine Pooley. Incredible luxury living room.
Private jet lounge, by Katharine Pooley. With sharp, cool chrome highlights and a combination of plush midnight velvets and petrol blue silks, it created an inviting space.
Mayfair townhouse residence, by Katharine Pooley. The client's brief was to create a feminine property with touches of classical in amongst the contemporary look in the living room.
Grosvenor Square by Katharine Pooley. This property was heavily inspired by Art Deco detailing yet is given a modern touch, sourced in the Katharine Pooley boutique in London.
The Lancasters project. Katharine Pooley and her team used specialist finishes and luxury fabrics carefully whilst still achieving a perfect luxury finish.
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Concordia University Library, Special Collections, 13 results 13
Concordia University Records Management and Archives, 4 results 4
Loyola College. Department of Athletics, 1 results 1
Grant family, 1 results 1
Desbarats, Peter, 1 results 1
Hingston Family, 1 results 1
Holmes, Johnny, 1 results 1
Sutton, Myron, 1 results 1
Palmer, Alan Douglas, 1 results 1
Grescoe, Taras, 1 results 1
Quinn, Herbert Furlong, 1 results 1
Brault, François, 1 results 1
Loyola College, 1 results 1
Hall, Henry F., 1 results 1
Quebec YMCA, 1 results 1
Canada, 17 results 17
Quebec, 17 results 17
Montreal, 12 results 12
Quebec City, 1 results 1
Performing Arts, 4 results 4
Music (discipline), 3 results 3
Jazz, 3 results 3
Visual arts, 2 results 2
Politics, 1 results 1
Literary, oral and motion picture genres, 1 results 1
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Only top-level descriptions Canada
Quebec YMCA fonds
The fonds documents the mission, structure, administration, programs, activities, facilities, and evolution of the Quebec YMCA (as of 2009, Le Y du Québec) from its founding in 1854 to the late 20th century.
The records include founding documents, annual reports, committee minutes, financial statements and other financial records, employee files, files on buildings and facilities, and administrative files and correspondence relating to programs such as summer camps and courses.
The fonds also includes architectural drawings, scrapbooks of press clippings, brochures, and other promotional materials, photographs of Quebec YMCA events and activities from the late 19th century until the late 20th century, and objects such as flags, signs, plaques, pins and medals.
The fonds is organized in the following series:
P0202/1 Founding Documents, Constitution, By-Laws, Histories
P0202/2 Reports and Minutes
P0202/3 Financial Administration
P0202/4 Human Resources Administration
P0202/5 Branches, Buildings, Facilities
P0202/6 Programs
P0202/7 External Relations
P0202/8 Photographs
Quebec YMCA
I0034.1
The fonds documents the activities including the intra-mural and varsity programs of the Loyola College Department of Athletics from 1901 until 1975.
It contains team contracts, rosters, programs, schedules, reports, press clippings, films of games, objects, photographs, etc. It also contains files related to the introduction of the program in Bio-Physical Education which was initiated by the Department of Athletics and its director, Ed Enos.
I034.1/1131 Curriculum Development Files - Faculties and Academic Departments
I034.1/1310 Academic Session Organization
I034.1/1330 Teaching Activities
I034.1/4210 University Policies and Procedures
I034.1/4310 Internal Audit
I034.1/5110 Planning
I034.1/5111 Committees and Meetings
I034.1/5112 Reports, Studies and Analyses
I034.1/5160 University Events
I034.1/5170 External Relations
I034.1/5172 Public Relations Activities
I034.1/5250 Group Insurance
I034.1/5260 Civil Liability Insurances
I034.1/5262 Insurance Claims without Litigation
I034.1/5410 Internal News and Announcements
I034.1/5420 Media Relations
I034.1/5430 Media Coverage
I034.1/5460 Promotional Materials
I034.1/6110 Staff and Position Management
I034.1/6111 Job Profiles
I034.1/6131 Job Posting and Hiring Criteria
I034.1/6210 Administrative and Support Staff ‐ Permanent Employee Files
I034.1/8110 Space Management
I034.1/8120 Property Files
I034.1/9211 Historical Evolution
I034.1/9510 Recreation Programs Management
I034.1/9520 Varsity Sport Management
I034.1/9530 Varsity Sport Teams and Clubs
I034.1/9540 Championships and Tournaments
I034.1/9550 Sport and Athletics Recognition Events
I034.1/9560 Athletics Awards and Bursaries
Loyola College. Department of Athletics
Henry F. Hall fonds
The fonds is reflective of Hall's forty-year career as a counselor, instructor, and administrator at Sir George Williams University in Montreal, Quebec and leader in the field of Canadian education. Materials in this fonds also highlight Hall's life-long work with the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Montreal, his commitment to the growth of Sir George, his role as a respected public figure, his participation in the scientific and religious communities of Montreal, and his diverse personal interests including astronomy, biology, and the history of the Eastern Townships.
The fonds primarily consists of Hall's teaching notes and course outlines, research, correspondence, his drafts of "The Georgian Spirit: The Story of Sir George Williams University," typed addresses and presentation notes, and conference materials, as well as personal documents such as notebooks, educational records, and gifts. Also included are awards, diplomas and certificates, photographic material, memorabilia, and materials collected and used by Hall such as reports, publications, manuscripts, and press clippings.
The fonds is arranged in the following nine series:
P0006/A Personal records
P0006/B Teaching materials and research
P0006/C Correspondence
P0006/D Addresses, records from special events, and conference materials
P0006/E "The Georgian Spirit" manuscripts
P0006/F YMCA
P0006/G Eastern Townships
P0006/H Photographs
P0006/I Collected press clippings
Hall, Henry F.
Johnny Holmes fonds
The fonds provides information on jazz in Montreal, particularly on radio, during the 1950s and 1960s.
The fonds contains music that Johnny Holmes arranged and conducted, audiotapes of CBC radio broadcasts, photographs of performers, and press clippings.
Holmes, Johnny
Quinn collection
The Quinn collection was gathered by Herbert Furlong Quinn between the 1930s and 1970s to support his research of political sciences.
The collection mainly presents a dozen Canadian political parties as well as several foreign parties using brochures and political newspapers covering the period from the 1930s to the early 1980s. The Canadian political parties represented are the Parti libéral du Québec, the Liberal Party of Canada, the New Democratic Party, the Progressive Labor Union, the Commonwealth Co-operative Federation, the Progressive Conservative Party, the Confederation of Catholic Workers in Canada, the National Union, the Social Credit Party of Canada, the Bloc Populaire, the Canadian Student Assembly, among others. The foreign parties covered by the collection are mainly the German Christlich Demokratische Union (CDU / CSU), but also the Socialist Workers' Party of America and the League for Industrial Democracy as well as the Republicans and Democrats during the American presidential campaign of 1964. In addition, the collection includes several years of the "Bulletin" (English version), published by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as brochures of the Portuguese government of the 1930s.
The collection also includes complementary material: First, there are articles and publications written by Herbert F. Quinn on multiple political subjects, including a manuscript of the book "L'Union nationale: le nationalisme québécois de Duplessis à Lévesque", published in 1979. Second, there is a selection of Canadian newspapers and clippings, covering the 1949 Canadian federal election campaign on the one hand, and the fascist movement around the world during the 1930s on the other.
Finally, the collection includes court transcripts relating to the occupation of the Sir George Williams University Computer Center in 1969, known as the Sir George Williams Affair.
The Quinn collection contains pamphlets, brochures, statements, newsletters, addresses, policy statements, transcripts, manifests, newspapers and newspaper clippings. An index of brochures is available.
The collection is organized in the following series:
C001/A Political Pamphlet Collection
C001/B Politics in the Media
C001/C Publications by Herbert F. Quinn
C001/D Sir George Williams Affair
Quinn, Herbert Furlong
John Douglas Borthwick collection
The collection contains the manuscript titled "The Dark History of Montreal for 130 Years" by Reverend John Douglas Borthwick. the manuscript, dated 1897, appears to cover some of the same topics that are found in his book "History of Montreal, including the streets of Montreal" (1897).
Borthwick, John Douglas
François Brault fonds
The fonds consists primarily of slides on liturgical art in Quebec. It includes slides on the production of films and books on art.
Brault, François
Corridart collection
The collection consists of materials assembled by the plaintiffs' lawyers and deposited with the Quebec Superior Court in connection with the Corridart case. The collection documents the conception and execution of Corridart, as well as its abrupt dismantling and the legal proceedings that followed. There are materials related to the careers of the artists who participated in the court case, and information about related legal precedents.
The collection includes an inventory by Melvin Charney of the sites along Sherbrooke Street, explaining the conception of Corridart as a rue-musée qu'on visite à pied. There is also a comprehensive set of photographs of Corridart, documenting the common elements (the continuous assemblage), as well as the works exhibited along Sherbrooke Street, the panels of text, and the sites of activities. These photographs trace the entire Corridart route from east to west. There are photographs documenting the dismantling. Others show impounded works and several illustrate damage to works. The collection includes project proposals, planning documents, contracts between artists and COJO, correspondence, articles from legal journals, reports of meetings, blueprints, and sketches. There are also artists' curricula vitae, photographs, brochures, and other documents related to the artists' careers that were assembled to establish their status as professional artists.
The collection is arranged into the following two series:
P0119/1 Textual and related documents
P0119/2 Photographs of Corridart installations
Corridart dans la rue Sherbrooke
Hingston Family fonds
The fonds consists mainly of correspondence received by Sir William Hales Hingston and a few letters received by Mrs. Hingston and their sons William, Donald, and Harold.
There are also photographs, press clippings, brochures, invitations, manuscripts of Sir William's writings, business cards, maps and objects. The fonds includes a scrapbook of press clippings relating to Sir William Hingston's political and professional life, an official document appointing him to the Ottawa Improvement Commission in 1902, the original letters patent related to Sir William's knighthood, and a circa 1889 photograph of Sir William. Also included is an album containing 92 wedding and travel photographs of the Hingston family.
The fonds is organized into the following series:
P0134/A Sir William Hales Hingston
P0134/B Family correspondence
P0134/C Family history
Hingston Family
Taras Grescoe fonds
Fonds consists of a record of the research Taras Grescoe conducted during the process of writing his books Sacré Blues, The Devil's Picnic, and The End of Elsewhere. They document Quebec Society, global tourism, and the prohibited food and substance business.
The records include sound recordings and transcripts of interviews, research materials, drafts of book chapters and articles, travel note books, and correspondence.
Grescoe, Taras
Overdale collection
The collection documents the events which occurred in 1987 and 1988 in the Overdale neighbourhood. It witnesses to the efforts made not only by the local residents but also architects, planners, and others to influence the City of Montreal to avoid demolishing historic buildings and established neighborhoods, and to preserve the city's built heritage.
The collection includes photographs, moving images, sound recordings, press releases, clippings, meeting notices, correspondence, reports, newsletters and statements on the Overdale resistance prepared by former residents.
Peter Desbarats fonds
[196-?] – 1976
Fonds contains records relating to the research and writing of Peter Desbarats' monograph René: A Canadian in Search of a Country. Material consists of transcripts, notes, manuscript and typed drafts and corrections, and correspondence between Desbarats and René Levesque and Desbarats and Dick Brown from Canadian Magazine.
The fonds is divided into three series:
F009/A Interviews
F009/B Manuscripts
F009/C Correspondence
Desbarats, Peter
Myron Sutton fonds
The fonds provides an overview of Myron Sutton's musical career in the United States and Canada, particularly Montreal. It documents the careers of the various bands with which Myron Sutton was affiliated, and those he led, including the Royal Ambassadors and the Canadian Ambassadors. It also provides general information on the jazz music scene and Montreal night life during the 1930s.
The fonds consists of sound recordings and a scrapbook containing correspondence, contracts, programs, press clippings, and photographs.
Sutton, Myron
Grant Family fonds
Fonds contains records relating to the Grant family's everyday activities and occupations. The material includes bills, receipts, certificates, wills, policies, instructional documents, poetry, prescriptions, correspondence between friends and family in Ontario, Montreal, Scotland, and the United States, sermons, religious material, and records relating to the Victoria Toll Bar on Victoria Road.
The fonds has been divided into six series:
F010/A. Attestations, wills, and certificates
F010/B. Correspondence
F010/C. Financial records
F010/D. Instructional records
F010/E. Objects
F010/F. Victoria Toll Bar
Grant family
Mary-Jacques Cambay Collection
[ca.1977-1988]
The Mary-Jacques Cambay Collection is the result of Mary-Jacques Cambay's research into stained-glass in Quebec, and the contributions of artists working in stained-glass to the Province's artistic heritage. The collection documents stained-glass windows existing in Quebec churches during the 1970s and 1980s. It also includes information pertaining to select churches. In addition, the collection documents the works of a number of stained glass artists, including Guido Nincheri, Charles William Kelsey, and Flavien St. Pierre, and the stained-glass studio "Canadian Pittsburgh Industries Limited" (C.P.I.). Importantly, it contains oral history interviews conducted by Cambay with artists working in stained glass.
The Mary-Jacques Cambay collection is composed mostly of photographic materials in form of prints and slides, but also audio cassettes and textual records. As textual materials, the collection consists in pamphlets, newspaper clippings, correspondence, extracts from reference works, and handwritten notes. An index of Quebec churches with stained glass windows completes the collection.
Cambay, Mary-Jacques
Société du 5 avril fonds
The fonds relates to the management and activities of the Société du 5 avril of Montreal, from its inception in 1990 through the cessation of operations in 1997. It primarily documents the Société's efforts to launch a self-managed artist's centre and the plan to acquire a building for that purpose.
The fonds is composed of feasibility studies, working files, correspondence, and promotional documents.
The fonds is arranged in the following series:
P170/A Administration
P170/A,1 Founding documents and histories
P170/A,2 General meetings
P170/B Financial administration
P170/B,1 Fund-raising
P170/B,2 Accounting
P170/B,3 Banking
P170/B,4 Taxes
P170/B,5 Financial statements
P170/C Buildings, equipment and supplies
P170/C,1 Equipment and supplies
P170/C,2 Buildings
P170/D Communications and public relations
P170/E Feasibility studies
P170/E,1 Working documents
P170/E,2 Reference documentation
P170/E,3 Member files
P170/E,4 Lists of equipment required
P170/E,5 Reports
La Société du 5 avril
Al Palmer fonds
[19--] ; 1936-1971
The Al Palmer Fonds provides information on Montreal and other cities, as gathered by Al Palmer through his journalistic career between 1940 and 1971.
The fonds includes thematic files on people and topics that Al Palmer covered in his columns and police chronicles. It contains notes, copies of court records, clippings, programs, brochures, and photographs.
Palmer, Alan Douglas


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Tigers roar ability proves too much for the Pythons
Dromana has set up a blockbuster second semi-final showdown with Southern Peninsula rival Sorrento after a gutsy 16-point victory over Pines in Saturday's qualifying final at Rosebud.
The Tigers and Sharks will meet on neutral ground at Rye's RJ Rowley Reserve next Saturday after the Tigers held off a determined Pines outfit in the final term.
The Tigers looked sure winners at three-quarter time – two points ahead and with the aid of a strong breeze in the final term – but took until late into the match to secure a guaranteed place in the last two weeks of finals.
Dromana's dangerous forward line once again troubled the Pythons, with the exquisite left-boot of Ethan Johnstone contributing four goals and Reece Wilde and skipper Terry Wheeler chiming in with five goals between them.
Ethan Johnstone was the star of the show for Dromana – booting four goals in a 16-point qualifying final victory over Pines.
The experienced pairing of Rohan Bleeker and coach Rikki Johnston were also outstanding for the Tigers, while Billy Geurts more than matched motors with Russell Gabriel in the ruck.
Pines, well it now has to endure a three-week Sunday-survival program if it is to defend its much-publicised title-win from last year.
And the Pythons will need to do so without the reliable Ben Thomas, who will be sorely missed after dislocation and break to his lower leg.
The Pythons will take on the winner of today's elimination final clash between Frankston YCW and Bonbeach at Mornington.
In netball, Sorrento has booked a place in next week's second semi-final against Rosebud after a thrilling 55-54 extra-time qualifying final victory over Edithvale-Aspendale.
The Sharks and Eagles have been strong rivals over the last two years and have played some great matches – with this one being almost the pick of the bunch.
Edi-Asp had a game-high margin of seven goals before Sorrento struck back to claim a famous victory. The netball action continues today with Dromana and Mornington squaring off in the elimination final at Rye.
Red Hill appears to have a stranglehold on the Chisholm MPNFL Division Two premiership after the Hillmen dismantled Langwarrin by 40 points in the second semi-final at Chelsea.
The Hillmen made great use of the breeze, booting 14 of their 15 goals in the second and fourth quarters – including a stunning 7.2 to 2.2 final term that extended a 10-point lead at three-quarter time.
Coach Jamie Mollo once again received great consistency across the park with youngster Dan Frampton joining Kyle Beveridge, Jake Mold and Harry Wynn-Pope as some of the Hillmen's best-performed players.
Red Hill sharp-shooter Jono Ross was in fine form on Saturday – booting five goals in a 40-point win over Langwarrin.
The club's leading goalkicker, Jono Ross, was instrumental up forward with five goals, while defender Jonah Siversen showed his enormous value to the team by booting two goals of his own.
Langy – who received great service from the like of Ash Fenech, Gerard Brown and Jesse Murphy – will take on the winner of today's first semi-final between Karingal and Somerville in next Saturday's preliminary final at Somerville.
In netball, Crib Point has booked its place in this year's grand final after a 47-36 victory over Langwarrin.
The Magpies are now just one step away from redemption after losing last year's grand final to Karingal. Langwarrin will play either Seaford or Hastings in next Saturday's preliminary final at Somerville.


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Community Correction Order for Multiple Burglaries
Published Updated January 18, 2019 · Updated Updated May 6, 2021
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Correction Order for multiple burglaries.
Our client had committed a series of burglaries within a 3-year period. He was charged with these offences in 2017 after the police had tested DNA left at the scene of each burglary and linked it to the client.
The client pleaded guilty to the charges and we represented him at the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court. The charges were:
Attempted Theft of Motor Vehicle
During submissions, we noted that the offences occurred when our client was dealing with a period of drug addiction which he had since overcome. We submitted that our client's extensive rehabilitation since the burglaries occurred and the significant delay in the matters coming to court meant that our client was entitled to a reduced sentence. We further pointed out that at the time of the offending, the client had a limited criminal history.
Before the matter went to court, we also spent time with the client gathering personal information, medical documentation, character references, and work documents. Investing time in obtaining this supporting material was key to getting our client a good result.
The magistrate sentenced our client to a Community Corrections Order with work conditions. This was an excellent result given that multiple burglaries had occurred and the client had a criminal history for similar offending. The magistrate noted during sentencing that ordinarily this case would result in imprisonment.
Elements of the charge
Elements of Burglary:
The accused entered a building or part of a building;
The accused did so as a trespasser;
At the time of entry the accused:
intended to steal something from the building or part of the building; or
commit an offence punishable by imprisonment for a term of five years or more involving either:
an assault to a person in the building or part of the building; or
damage to the building or to property in the building or part of the building
Burglary – Long Delay in Police Charge
Successful Bail Application for Burglary and Theft


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Ukraine's Security Service head has claimed Russia was behind a brutal attack on June 11 in Kharkiv which other officials keep referring to, with equally unclear grounds, as a "mass brawl'. With four Jordanian students the most gravely injured and other students telling journalists that the assailants obviously targeted foreign students, a thorough and transparent investigation is needed, not immediate shouts of 'provocation'.
Nine people needed to be hospitalized after around 30 young men in black, most wearing balaclavas, rampaged through an area in Kharkiv where there are several student hostels, mainly accommodating students from other countries.
According to the police none of the nine people injured has life-threatening injuries. Radio Svoboda, however, reports that six people - four Jordanian students and two Ukrainian nationals – remain in hospital with two of the Jordanian students in a grave state. The assailants inflicted head and skull injuries and knife wounds. There is no indication of the nationality of the four people now discharged. This information would be helpful in understanding why the police keep asserting that "as a result of the attack Ukrainian nationals were hurt, among them there were also several foreign students".
Jordanian Aburub Khusam told Radio Svoboda that the assailants attacked only foreigners, and that one Ukrainian was knifed because he "looked like a foreigner, and had black hair".
There is also no clarity as to why the term 'mass brawl' keeps being used, since it is clear that this was an unprovoked attack by young men of athletic build and using weapons. Those who couldn't flee in time bore the brunt of the attack. The description 'athletic build' during the presidency of Viktor Yanukovych frequently referred to 'titushki' or paid thugs widely used in various attacks. .
Witnesses report that the assailants attacked from behind, beating with sticks and stabbing not only people, but also dogs. Jordanian student Ali Alesavekh told Radio Svoboda that the attackers had slashed the wheels of his car and broken windows. He says that he and others fled, but that one person didn't manage to get to the hostel. The attackers began beating him and he was knifed in the back.
He says that the assailants split into two groups, with one attacking the students on Otakar Yarosh St., the other running towards the women's hostel on Klochkivska St, outside which there is a café where foreign students hang out.
The assailants did not shout any slogans, etc. and finally ran off after the shouted order "Disperse".
Five suspects are in custody, all Kharkiv residents and no older than 22. They face charges of hooliganism, attempted murder and armed assault.
Ali Alesavekh stresses the need to find and punish the assailants. He points out that the news of such an attack will spread far beyond Ukraine and could obviously deter young people from choosing Ukraine.
No ethnic motive?
The police suggest only that the mass attack could have been organized to destabilize the situation in Kharkiv which is very close to Donbas, and has seen a sharp increase also in terrorist attacks. They do not at present see any racial motivation.
Their suggestion was basically reiterated by Valentin Nalyvaichenko, Head of the SBU [Security Service] who asserted on the Shuster Live talk show that although local gangs were involved, the attack was instigated by the Russian security service".
Social networks are not necessarily the most reliable sources of information, but it is worth noting a 'Voice of the Nation. Ultra-right Radical' VKontakte entry. It is dated June 12, 15.55 (and provides a TV report that is totally out of date), but suggests that the attack was carried out by "patriots in Kharkiv".
Banderivets.org.ua, the website of the far-right organization Tryzub, does not date its primitive hate speech, but claims that "instead of checking out cases of illegal activities by migrants, the people arrested Kharkiv residents. Unfortunately the criminal policy of multiculturalism in Ukraine is only intensifying and they're preparing a future for us no better than in countries of modern Western Europe. These criminal plans can only be stopped by revolution which will remove the regime of internal occupation. Ukrainian ways must prevail on Ukrainian soil!".
The report then goes on to suggest that the actions of the Kharkiv people were instigated by the Russian security service and to note that the SBU also tried to pin the murder of "known Ukrainophobes Oles Buzina and Oleh Kalashnikov on Moscow agents. "You get the impression that Ukrainians generally can't defend their own rights on their own land, otherwise they're inevitably categorized as "FSB agents"".
Neither of these two far-right groups in any way suggests that they were involved.
An unprovoked attack with knives and batons is clearly bad for Kharkiv's image and could deter students from coming to study. That is cause for a full, honest and transparent investigation, not premature attempts to shift blame.


Many training videos range from cheesy to boring. Some use cute tricks to replace a solid message their audience can value. Others are monotone dialogues that many people use for nap time.
If you want to avoid this trap, you need to understand how to create a training video your audience will use.
Otherwise, you might end up creating a training video similar to Wendy's on how employees should fill hot drinks. The video shot in the 90's is a classic example of what we think about for training videos.
More than likely they will wonder what type of drink their employer had before making this video and then forget about the video later.
If you want to craft an effective training video, then you must put more thought into the project.
The different examples below explore how to compose an effective training video no matter the subject. In fact, many of these videos differ from each other significantly. The commonality is they all successfully convey their message.
Every Friday, Rand Fishkin produces his Whiteboard Friday video for Moz. The video highlights what Rand believes are the top trends in the search industry. You know what he wants to discuss because he lists it out on his whiteboard.
He subconsciously tells his viewers that he has a specific objective in mind with this video and is not wasting their time.
While you do not need a whiteboard, you can use other ideas to organize your video (E.G., #10 Animation). Whiteboard Friday demonstrates how to plan your objectives. This planning shows respect to the viewer and keeps your video on message.
While the Melbourne Metro Trains video is not a traditional training video, the compelling message leads to greater train safety.
Yes, Dumb Ways to Die is weird; not going to debate that. However, the catchy tune did more than just generate $50 million in free ads. It contributed to a 30% reduction in "near miss accidents" over the following three months after its release.
Often mundane topics get ignored because they become white noise after hearing them too much. That is why subjects like train safety need a revamp.
However, it is not just train safety. Take the required airline safety talk before lift-off. How many people pay attention to the discussion any more. That is why Air New Zealand came up with the safety video. The training video includes a touch of humor to get you paying attention.
The Air New Zealand video also reminds you that you do not need to fully commit to making a video more interesting like Dumb Ways to Die does. Go a little above everyone else to make it enjoyable.
How many selfies have you taken in your life? How many did you use for business? After watching Jennifer Gluckow go over how to handle selfies to increase sales with clients, you might start.
In the quick video above, Gluckow discusses a powerful trick to get more sales. Her glowing personality makes the idea look effortless, as sales professionals get a solid idea to increase their sales.
The truth is, you cannot always create 100% original content anymore. Just on YouTube, there are over 400 hours of videos uploaded every minute.
With an overwhelming amount of competition, you need something none of your competitors have. You need the authenticity that comes when you let your personality shine. Do not be afraid to show your real self on the air.
Many of the best video trainers on the internet let their personality drive interest in their training videos.
Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary V) is a great example of a personality-driven trainer. He is a motivational speaker who helps young entrepreneurs succeed. Gary V personality shines through on all his videos.
Sometimes you are not ready for his message, but he delivers what he believes will help you the most. Not the platitudes everyone else tells you because they want you to feel "special." That is what personality does.
Jennifer Gluck and Gary videos are 100% different from each other in their approach. However, both trainers stay true to themselves in their video. There is no pretense. That is what makes their message real.
Break down content into bite-size pieces. Most people don't watch videos longer than 5-10 minutes. While some examples below are outliers, keep the idea of a short attention stream in mind the next time you create a training video.
La Sonanta did this with short videos to help prospective customers learn how to use a Flamenco guitar. The short training videos provide some basic lessons before they purchase the premium training videos.
Instead, of long droning videos, they give a few tips with closeup shots to show how to position your fingers on the guitar. The quick lessons from Buleria Alzapua make you think it is possible for you to play the guitar as well.
This 35-minute educational drama is long for YouTube. Dechert Law helps executives understand how they can help them in their business with mock scenarios that use a story as a teaching tool.
Attorneys help executives with topics like executive compensation, whistleblower cases, and risk management in emerging market.
For those looking to do corporate training videos, use stories as training tools. After all, human beings are hard-wired for stories. Since the earliest days of our ancestors, we craved stories to help us learn about the world.
Do you know the most significant deterrent to quality videos today is not the visuals? It is the audio. So many videos have crackling sounds or hard to hear audio that bore the audience. You need to pay attention to the quality of your video productions.
For example, listen to the audio from our client Tinashe in their video above. The video demonstrates what dance moves you can learn from the company training videos. However, without quality audio, it would be difficult to follow the lessons.
If you still want to have quality visuals, then focus on the lighting. Look at how Tinashe lighting highlights the dancers in the center of the dance floor.
The entire production has warm tones that highlight the dancers' moves. You can almost imagine yourself in the middle of this group showing off your dance moves as you learn how to bust a move.
Are you selling your training videos to an outside audience? Then create some sales videos that generate interest. The best way to generate interest is to give away quality information first.
The video above by Tony Hu builds interest in his Dragon Masterclass with some quick tips. These tips give prospective students a glimpse into how to create masterful dragon ink tattoos. If you want to learn more, you need to click the link.
Most people think a training video ends when the camera stops. However, that is just the beginning. The real work continues afterward as the video goes into post-production.
It is not unusual for high-quality corporate training videos to take between 30-60 minutes to edit each minute of footage.
The video by Camtasia above shows how much you can add, remove, and modify a video after the shoot finishes.
Everyone needs to review the video after filming. No video is perfect. Every video requires editing. Have a post-production process included in your video creation efforts to avoid these gaffes.
Few companies do branding better than HubSpot. HubSpot Academy online training help marketers learn inbound marketing best practices.
Their presenters are cheery and engaged with the audience. All their videos are at the airy HubSpot headquarters in Boston. No fancy backdrops here. They use the company as the backdrop with real workers in the back working.
Using corporate headquarters with real employees sends a subliminal message. Viewers see hard-working employees delivering the best product possible. Also, the videos make you feel like you are a part of the company.
Furthermore, all HubSpot videos use orange and gray colors to reinforce the company branding.
All these training videos generate interest in their inbound software that drove over $375 million in sales last year.
Although the video is 30 minutes long, it is like a 30-minute class for those of who never fully understood all the financial terms thrown out by experts.
Although 30 minutes long, the video is like a 30-minute class that finally explains the economy in simple terms.
Legendary investor Ray Dalio created and narrated the animated video. The animation reinforces his narrative in a way that is just having him sitting in front of a camera never could.
Creating the right training video does not have to encompass all the examples in this article. However, using one or two of these ideas in your next video can significantly improve the quality and viewership.
As your training video library grows over time, look to expand your skills. Every video then gets better as you become more experienced and relaxed in front of the camera.
These strategies help you create the effective training videos. You can then use it to help your audience.
Many of the companies above also used these effective training videos to monetize their efforts. If you want to do the same, learn how to sell your training videos online.
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