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January 19, 2016 by HillenSean
Exclusive: Donegal councillors John O'Donnell and Michael McBride funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta
At a time when controversial 'cash for favors' Donegal councillor John O'Donnell was refusing to pay more than 33,000 euro compensation to a Creeslough woman he injured in a car accident 16 years ago, Údarás na Gaeltachta granted him and fellow councillor Michael McBride more than 122,000 euro in public money (see document here Udaras grant), I can reveal exclusively in this blog.
O'Donnell was founder, director and secretary of Dúncrua Teoranta, the company receiving the money. Interestingly, a second director of the company was fellow councillor, Michael McBride, who also acted as company secretary. Both men – now declaring themselves independent councillors – were then members of Fianna Fail. A third director named was Sarah Doherty.
Documents show McBride and O'Donnell became directors of Dúncrua Teoranta on the same day, 14 Sep 2006, when it was set up to sell metal ore. They are also listed as company secretaries. McBride was director for a year and four months, until February 2008 when he resigned. The company's address was listed as just inside the Gaeltacht, at Cuirin, Termon.
Údarás approved funding for Dúncrua Teoranta of 122,300 euro in 2008, paying out 66,850 euro in that year alone. The owners put the company into bankruptcy within months of the money being given. Aidan Garcia of Collins Garcia Corporate Recovery, 28 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin was appointed as liquidator.
"As the money was given at a time when the company was close to bankruptcy, it seems it's yet another case of cronyism, money given to two Fianna Fail politicians by a Fianna Fail dominated organization," commented one observer with inside knowledge of Údarás operations.
Interestingly, O'Donnell was granted the money by Údarás at a time when he owned another company, Kilmac Form Work Limited, which later went into receivership with documents showing it had liabilities of 4.8 million Euro. Much of that debt, as declared during a High Court hearing in 2012, was owed to AIB Finance, thus to ordinary Irish people as the bank was bailed out by the State through injections of billions of euro of public money.
O'Donnell registered Kilmac Form Work Limited on 6 April, 2005 in Ballyherrin, Kilmacrennan, several kilometers from Duncrua Teo, described as being involved in the manufacture of metal structures. It is currently listed as 'Receivership' with two directors, O'Donnell and his brother. The 'Irish Independent' reported recently that O'Donnell was forced to make back settlements to the taxman totaling over 330,000 euro. I have contacted both Councillors McBride and O'Donnell for comment but neither has responded. Údarás finally released a statement confirming it did grant O'Donnell the money. Where were Údarás officials when the RTE 'cash for favors' investigation was aired to such national furore weeks ago? Cowering in a corner hoping no-one would notice it had given scarce public money away so recklessly?
Urgent questions require immediate answers
The documents unearthed for this blog call into question the actions of both O'Donnell and Údarás na Gaeltachta.
O'Donnell is already firmly in the public spotlight due to his being caught on RTE camera allegedly offering 'favors for cash' on Donegal council business, as well as being under threat of arrest for failing to pay compensation due to Ms. Petra Kucklick of Creeslough whom he injured when he drove his car over her foot in 2000. District Court Judge Paul Kelly was quoted in the local media saying he will have the councillor arrested if he does not appear in person at the Letterkenny court on February 3rd to explain why he has failed to pay any of the compensation to the injured woman. O'Donnell seemed to have had lots of money at one time and could have easily paid the compensation, why did he decide not to do so?
Almost all of the main political party representatives in Donegal have called directly for O'Donnell's resignation, as did Independent councillors, Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easpuig, who has called for a boycott of next week's full council meeting due to take place on Monday, January 25, Dessie Shiels, who left a meeting Letterkenny Municipal District Council last week in protest, and Frank McBrearty, former Mayor, who resigned last week from the Independent Grouping on Donegal County Council in protest as O'Donnell not being expelled.
'Donegal Now' news service said Cllr. McBrearty explained that Cllr Michael McBride's casting vote as party whip means he has the power to expel Cllr John O'Donnell from the group and the committees given to him under the all inclusive deal. The news service quoted McBrearty saying: "I will perform my duties as an Independent councillor and do my very best for the people that elected me. I will not be associated with Cllr John O Donnell when he clearly said he could get the backing of 25 to 30 other councillors. I am not one of these councillors and am making my position clear by taking this stand. I do not understand the reluctance of some councillors to support my decision but that's for them to decide."
The information these documents reveal also come as councilor Shiels, who will contest the next national elections, recently left a meeting of the 10-member Letterkenny Municipal District Council in protest at O'Donnell's attendance. "In the aftermath of the RTE investigates programme which aired on RTE in November past, I personally cannot involve myself in county council meetings, whether at Municipal District Level or at full plenary council level in the presence of councillor O'Donnell," Shiels said. "To do so would, to my mind, compromise everything that I have tried to do to date since being elected to Donegal County Council to restore public confidence in politics in Donegal."
Added another observer, who prefers his identification to remain confidential at this times, said, "I wondered why Michael McBride was so quiet in his condemnation of O'Donnell."
Is John O'Donnell the kind of political leader the people of Donegal want? Is this what we mean when we say proudly, "we're different up here?"
Does Údarás na Gaeltachta lack good governance?
Key questions also remain about the operations of Údarás na Gaeltachta, particularly in Donegal.
Did anyone at the organization check into the financial health of O'Donnell and his companies before granting him 122,000 euro of public money? If so, why did it go ahead and approve the grant? If it did not check, then it is guilty of ignoring its duties to the public whose money supports the organisation's entire operation.
Perhaps, in addition to the controversial wind farm development issue that was the focus of the RTE program, perhaps O'Donnell can clarify how he got the money from Údarás for Dúncrua Teoranta. It is not believed either O'Donnell or McBride have paid any of the money back.
Also, as the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) identified the requirement for a 'Section 56' on O'Donnell's company – which allows interested parties to bring concerns before the liquidator and thus try to recuperate their money – has Údarás done so in relation to the loss of public money (the grant)? If, not, why not? Is this yet again willful disrespect of public interest?
Or in the light of the allegations arising from the RTE program – did some people at Údarás get kick-backs for pushing the money through for O'Donnell? Considering Fianna Fail's long-time dominance of Údarás and that party's record of skullduggery in bankrupting Ireland, such allegations cannot be ignored. In addition, this blog revealed that Údarás hired Finbarr Boyle as business training manager for local entrepreneurs through the EU funded CeanaglG project in Donegal even though Boyle was already under investigation, had already pleaded guilty as part of a plea bargain and was later proven guilty of stealing more than 200,000 euro from a village school, including money earmarked for children's food. Does the organization suffer from a severe lack of good governance?
Oh, and by the way, where did the 122,000 euro go? As Cuba Gooding Jr. said in that wonderful film, 'Jerry Maguire' – "Show us the money!"
Changes required at Údarás?
With frequent revelations about the operations of Údarás – including free trips for executives, board members and their wives to Las Vegas (to meet officials of Enterprise Ireland) and 'insider trading' schemes whereby former Údarás board members and top executives received money for their own organizations and projects – economic experts are questioning whether the group is fit for purpose. These concerns are especially sensitive locally as well as in Brussels as the Government decided recently it will operate the multi-million euro EU LEADER programme in the Donegal Gaeltacht where decisions on money allocation will take place over the coming months.
Some sector analysts as well as ordinary people in the Gaeltacht community say that after several decades of failure and with unemployment in the Gaeltacht at an all-time high, the economic regeneration model for the regions is simply not working and that Údarás na Gaeltachta should simply be dismantled and replaced with a new and more efficient organization, one featuring well-trained technocrats, not politically-appointed personnel.
Others say that much-needed changes are already underway, an example being the recent appointment of Letterkenny-based, former county council director of services for community, culture and planning, Micheál Ó hÉanaigh, as director of enterprise and employment, marine and natural resources at Údarás. Ó hÉanaigh, credited with launching the Donegal Diaspora project.
However, one must also note the recent reaction by Joe McHugh, Fine Gael Minister for the Gaeltacht, to the questionable activities at Údarás – he said the organization would receive an extra one million euro in public funding this year.
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February 7, 2015 by HillenSean
Minister of Public Expenditure raps Údarás na Gaeltachta for lack of transparency
Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, has rapped Údarás na Gaeltachta on the knuckles for failing to release vital information on spending of public money affecting Donegal and other Gaeltacht areas.
Following a refusal by Údarás to provide details on hefty pension payments to former executives that accounts for more than half its annual budget under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request I filed, formal written parliamentary questions were submitted by TDs angry about the lack of transparency by the Gaeltacht economic development group.
Such questions culminated in one by Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Fein TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on my behalf, directly to the Minister, "To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in view of his stated commitment to transparency and accountability in the spending of public moneys, his views that it is acceptable for a public body fully funded by the Exchequer to withhold from the public record details of public service pension arrangements on retirement for senior managers; and if he will legislate to require all publicly funded bodies to make such information public in the interests of open Government."
A formal written response has just been received from Minister Howlin, in which he, in effect, tacitly states that Údarás was wrong to turn down my FOI request seeking details of pensions for former executives paid wholly out of public funds, and that it should release the information forthwith.
The Minister writes, "Under the 2014 (Freedom of Information) Act, the terms and conditions of any individual who holds or held any office or other position remunerated from public funds in a public body, rather than just those of a Director or member of staff as provided for under the 1997 Act, are not afforded the protections under the Act in relation to personal information. On that basis, the type of information to which the Deputy's question refers i.e. public service pension arrangements on retirement for senior managers which would be part of remuneration, would be available from a public body that was subject to FOI, other than where a specific exemption applies against the release of such information."
The Minister elaborates further, "Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, as was the case in the original Freedom of Information Act in 1997, an exemption from the provisions of Freedom Of Information (FOI) is provided for personal information. The 2014 Act also expanded the definition of what does not constitute personal information in the context of FOI."
In answer to McDonald's question as to whether the Minister "will legislate to require all publicly funded bodies to make such information public in the interests of open Government," the Minister writes, "Given the matter is already provided for by the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I do not consider further legislative action is required."
As we have seen with scandal-hit FAS and other Irish state bodies that abused peoples' trust and misspent public money, the only way to prevent corruption is by creating greater transparency. The government coalition of Fine Gael and Labour made this a central issue in their electoral platform. In the three years since they took office, little progress has been made.
Several weeks ago, Ireland was placed 31st position 'in the league of transparent nations' following research by the World Wide Web Foundation. It is the worst of any European nation, even behind countries such as Russia, Mexico and Brazil. The group's categorized Ireland as a country that faces challenges to "mainstreaming open data across government and institutionalizing it as a sustainable practice." It also said "core data on how the government is spending taxpayers' money and how public services are performing remains inaccessible or pay-walled even though such information is critical to fight corruption and promote fair competition is even harder to get."
Tim Berners-Lee, Web, founder of the Web Foundation and the London-based Open Data Institute, said, "Governments continue to shy away from publishing the very data that can be used to enhance accountability and trust" and highlighted the power of open data "to put power in the hands of citizens."
Údarás is a classic case in point.
Dinny McGinley, former junior minister for the Gaeltacht, wrote back in a vague response to my FOI request saying simply that Údarás had informed him it was "a data controller, defined under the Acts as a person who either alone or with others controls the contents and use of personal data."
For so many years untouchable hidden behind a veil of Irish-language support, Údarás perhaps is in many ways no different to FAS in terms of greed and individual self-interests. According to Údarás sources, former board members in Donegal remained in boardroom meetings during discussions on lucrative payments to their very own companies and organisations. In addition, not one but at least three Donegal Údarás board members have been up before the Standards in Public Office Commission on corruption charges relating to double dipping on expenses. When one considers the expense claims for board members, particularly under the long-time chairmanship of Liam Cunningham from Glencolmbcille (from 2005 to 2010 he received more than 155,000 euro in fees and expenses, according to Highland Radio), one has an idea of the unchecked, proliferate spending that went on.
Some details as already reported by Highland Radio –
Four former Donegal members of the Údarás board each received in excess of 100,000 euro each, over a four-year period, in travel expenses.
Fianna Fáil member Daithi Alcorn earned nearly €120,000 between 2005 and 2009;
Fianna Fail Senator Brian O Domhnaill received €115,000 while independent Donegal member Padraig O Dochartaigh received €105,000.
Over one billion euro of public money has already gone into supporting Udaras na Gaeltachta yet unemployment rates in Gaetachts are consistently highest in the nation.
Misspending of public money (an issue brought up by the former head of the PAC, see 3-part series article series), includes all-expenses trips to Las Vegas for Udaras board members and their spouses – supposedly to meet a delegation of the IDA;
In truth, Údarás was – and perhaps still is – a cash cow for well-to-do insiders in west Donegal.
It is long past time Údarás prepared proper annual reports instead of the porous documents it now produces that disguise the spending picture and that it holds open public meetings to allow the people of the Gaeltacht to know exactly how their hard-earned money is being spent.
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December 21, 2014 by HillenSean
Complaint about Udaras cover-up sent to Ombudsman
Ireland's biggest fault is lack of accountability – the main reason we're in the humiliating position of doffing our caps and begging for mercy from the IMF.
Instead of fairness and transparency in public affairs, we get cronyism and cover-ups. The Central Remedial Clinic, The Financial Regulator, FAS, the Rehab Group, the John McNulty scandal …. the list is a depressingly long one.
But what's even worse is when our supposed independent media collude in supporting this kind of deception.
Damning evidence this week indicates that is exactly what the local office of Udaras na Gaeltachta and the 'Donegal Daily' news website have been involved in.
Earlier this year, Udaras' local tourism officer Gearoid O'Smaolain contacted Stephen Maguire, the news website's co-owner, complaining that a report on the site contained what he said was "a fabricated quote," attributed to him when he spoke at the launch of the multi-million euro, EU-funded CeangalG project at An Chuirt hotel.
At that conference, I had asked O'Smaolain about a proposed addiction clinic in Falcarragh that was rumored would cost taxpayers several million euro and run by the Catholic church. O'Smaolain said discussions were indeed underway with Udaras, that his organisation didn't have millions to spend and that no decent projects had been put forward for the site at Ballyconnell House beside the town golf course. Thus the article below:
Angry reaction to setting up addiction clinic in Falcarragh
As it was I who compiled the news report, Maguire promptly called me, saying O'Smaolain told him he had an official transcript of the conference to prove his accusation. I asked if he (Maguire) had read or listened to this transcript. He said he hadn't but that O'Smaolain had sent him an excerpt. See below –
Upon reading this, I offered to give Maguire my notes from the conference so he could make a fair decision. Instead he sent this e-mail to both myself and O'Smaolain.
Imagine my shock, therefore when – without further notice – I then read this abject apology on the 'Donegal Daily' website the very next day.
I contacted Maguire repeatedly asking for an explanation and a copy of the official transcript of the conference. Months later, still no response.
I then contacted Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Scotland, the leader of CeangalG, which had also planned and supervised the conference at An Chuirt, asking them for a copy of the transcript.
Claire Nicolson, the organisation's administrator, was helpful, initially saying she did not think there was such a transcript, and, when I requested a definitive answer, responded this week in the message below that was also c'd to Alasdair Morrison, a former minister in the Government of Scotland, now CeangalG director.
From: Claire Nicolson <claire@connectg.net>
To: Sean Hillen <sean.hillen@yahoo.com>
Cc: Alasdair Morrison <alasdair@connectg.net>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: Donegal conference
Seán, a chara, thanks for your email.
That was our cultural tourism conference in February. I recall you asking for this information before. I'm sorry, there was no transcript or recording of the event.
Le gach dea-ghuí
O'Smaolain therefore, it emerges, not I, was involved in fabrication. Worse, Stephen Maguire and 'Donegal Daily,' fully supported him in doing so based on a transcript that never existed.
One might ask: Why was this subject so sensitive that such lies and deceit were used to keep it from the public eye? And why would an editor kowtow so easily to make an unjustified apology and retract a perfectly accurate news story from a website?
As the reasons for Maguire's actions are obviously not in pursuit of journalistic excellence, are they merely financial? Did Udaras or organisations or individuals associated with Udaras either threaten him or Donegal Daily Ltd. with a lawsuit or through withdrawal of advertising? Or, indeed, did they promise future ad revenue if he simply did as they demanded?
By coincidence, John Curran whom Fine Gael appointed to the board of Udaras and who subsequently failed to win a local council seat recently, had a paid political banner ad in the 'Donegal Daily' when my addiction clinic broke. Did Curran threaten to withdraw his ad if the story was not squashed? See the ad at bottom of the same page as the story : Angry reaction to setting up addiction clinic in Falcarragh
If true, this is a most dismaying development, illustrating the reason why there is a falling level of trust by Irish people in today's government.
Equally, O'Smaolain's accusation in defense of Udaras – now shown to be false – illustrates why there's a growing lack of faith in organisations trusted with spending scarce public money.
Gearoid O'Smaolain (l) and Stephen Maguire (r)
And most dismaying of all in many respects is the conduct of Stephen Maguire and the 'Donegal Daily.' As I pointed out in an earlier post, strong independent media underpins any democracy.
After more than 30 years in journalism both here at home and abroad, I still firmly believe this. As truth is the rudder that steers ethical decisions in journalism, it is most disappointing to see how Maguire and the 'Donegal Daily abrogated responsibility in such a pathetic way.
Having investigated the situation comprehensively over the last few months, I forwarded a file to the Press Ombudsman and the Press Council of Ireland, only to be informed that it could not investigate further as 'Donegal Daily' is not a member of the council.
I find this ironic as only a few days ago the 'Donegal Daily' boasted of being among the most popular news websites, yet is not even a member of a nationally-respected organization to which all serious news media outlets belong.
I suppose, more than anything, this indicates how earnestly Mr. Maguire considers the importance of accuracy in news reporting.
My file outlining how Mr. O'Smaolain misused his authority in an effort to damage my reputation, is now with the Office of the Ombudsman. What action is taken, if any, will indicate if our government is serious about creating a more transparent and accountable society, thus preventing what happened to me, happening to others.
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Music, Arts, History, Fireworks and nature's surprises!
The last stop was Easton's Heritage Day on Sunday. This one had it all. Arriving a little after 2 p.m., I started with at the west end of the square on Northampton St. I was not disappointed right off. Live music, food / beverages and an exhibit of World War 2 vehicles gave a great idea of what was to come.
When I said Heritage Day had it all, I am not joking. A few of the things going on, I did not have time for. Trolley Tours of Historic Easton and College hill / stopping by some historic houses were on the list. I tried. Time to focus on what I did experience.
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East Northampton St., going towards the Delaware River, had a children's section. Heavy machinery (backhoes, dump trucks, etc.) were parked for kids to climb on. Safety helmets were available to really get kids using the imagination. They also experienced face painting, and other fun things.
Continuing around the circle (square / sidewalks form the square, street the circle). I headed down south 3rd st. Here was the beer tent (had to mention it). A main stage with live music. I caught part of Maria Woodford Band. With the four corners covered, I walked around the circle and fountain.
Local vendors had organic food available. The Easton Farmers' Market had a tent. Just to name a few. Everywhere you walked and looked, the square and streets were alive with history, music, arts, food, beverages. This was only the first half.
Closing one section. Opening the next.
Around 4 in the afternoon the square started closing down. Easton's mayor, Sal Panto Jr. gathered everyone at a stage on the north side of the circle. Inviting children and their families to participate, he led a parade down Northampton St. to the river part of Heritage Day. The river part is where things became a little interesting with nature.
After taking a little break at Valenca restaurant with friends, I headed down to the Delaware riverside. This part was slightly scaled back with less space. Walking up Larry Holmes Drive, there was a mix of carnival style and local food vendors. Pretty much what I expected. The riverside part had the music! Bands, including The Large Flowerheads / Bank Street Band (School of Rock) / The Great White Caps performed on 2 stages.
The Grand Finale of Heritage Day and 4th of July weekend! What a grand finale it was. People crowded the Easton side of the Delaware and free bridge. Night arrived and the suspense was building, especially with the constant threat of rain. The show started and lit the sky and river with colors and sounds! The rain started at the same time. Hey, it added a different aspect to the experience. Like the previous shows I saw this weekend: the start was like a finale. Varying in pace throughout the show, a surprise came towards the end. A display was lit with fireworks of the American Flag on the Phillipsburg side. The grand finale? Unfortunately, the camera could not justify it or capture the entire height / width and rush of it.
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Harper being a clubhouse cancer is one of the open secrets in baseball. There's a reason why I wanted no part of him in Atlanta.
Well yeah. I think most of us are expecting Campbell to be released at some point while Debo and Grady will be mainstays.
Make note of the 6:40 start fellas.
Context is important too. Gould's 2015 regular season also included devastating misses from 40 and 36 yards in a Dec. 6 overtime home loss to San Francisco and a miss from 50 yards with a chance to tie Washington in regulation the following week. His fortunes may have hit bottom in Thursday's win at Cleveland in which Gould missed one extra-point attempt and had a second one blocked. He converted all three of his field goals in the game and was 5-for-6 for the preseason. But throughout this offseason and training camp, his accuracy was inconsistent, something not easily dismissed as meaningless after two stretches last season in which he missed three straight field goals. The second of those comprised the San Francisco-Washington difficulties. The first also involved not just a miss, but also a costly miss, as Gould was wide-left from 51 yards in a game won by the Minnesota Vikings with a field goal as time expired in regulation.
That's why I haven't penciled Kazee to full time nickel in my mind. Rico will probably open the season on a snap count. The achilles is fine. Having torn mine, it's not the tendon. It's the mental part and the strength. So long as he's in great shape and got his strength back, he'll be fine. It's mentality doing the thing that you did to tear it that he's got to get over. Once that's happened, it'll be the same Rico.
This is wrong. So wrong it's unbelievable. We continue to play Beasley out of position. And continue to ask Trufant to back up 10 yards from the guys he covers instead of letting him press which is what he's best at.
Probably can't keep Debo and Grady.... and still sign Campbell.
His last year with the Bears he was 33/39 on field goals and 28/29 on extra points. That's far from terrible.
I would hope they wouldn't do that. I was saying you can't keep all 3.
I understand that, hence the "any good DC will find a role for him." DQ, for example, isn't married to one particular scheme over another, so we can plug and play guys regardless of what their background is. Just because SF may run a base 4-3 doesn't mean they can't find a role to rush Ford from a wider, hands in the dirt stance. It's just a matter of finding out what a guy can do well and working with that.
Couldn't the loser be moved to the pen for more relief?


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Perhaps best known as the comedian who puts the cerebral in Cerebral Palsy, Josh Blue centers much of his self-deprecating act around his disability. He exploded onto the national comedy scene by capturing the attention and endearment of the country as the winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Josh starred in Comedy Central Presents: Josh Blue, which received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
Josh debuted a one-hour special on Showtime, Sticky Change, where he tells stories about everything from being a white African-American, to dealing with cabbies who think he'll pay in sticky change. In 2016, Josh released his third one-hour special, DELETE, available on Hulu and Amazon, in which he explains why you shouldn't call disabled people "inspirational".
He has appeared twice on Ron White's Comedy Salute to the Troops on CMT and made his late-night television debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. He most recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC.
Josh was a member of the U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team that competed in Athens at the Paralympic Games. He is also an avid sculptor and painter.


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Ultra-Violet Artworks Feature in Georgii Uvs Exhibition
To run alongside London's Frieze Week – one of the world's most exciting and influential celebrations of contemporary art – leading curator Ellen Nash is to present a new exhibition of artworks by acclaimed artist Georgii Uvs. (Top of page – Georgii Uvs, Mesozoic #4, 2016, oil on canvas, 140x210cm).
Taking place at The Vinyl Factory between 13th – 17th October, Abstract Intuitionism follows on from the artist's hugely successful UK debut show at Saatchi Gallery and retrospective at Gallery 8 in 2019, and explores a newly-founded concept that has never been used or embraced before in the art world.
Georgii Uvs is an acclaimed Russian-born visual artist based in London. He began painting at the age of 17 and after graduating with a degree in Geology, he pursued his second degree at Moscow State University of Education, Department for Graphic Arts. Georgii Uvs, like all artists, is a reflection of the era he lived in and his art is a depiction of his time.
Georgii Uvs, Genesis#2, 2017, oil on canvas, 90x90cm
Georgii Uvs' profound artworks reflect his experimentation and commitment to his philosophical beliefs and fascination of intuitiveness within artistic activity. "Intuitionism" refers to a movement in philosophy that recognises intuition as the most reliable means of understanding. As a modern-day artist born into a world with several millennia of art history and genius of past experts, Georgii Uvs believes that only philosophy can relate and create art in the 21st Century.
For the first time in the history of fine art, an artist does not dictate, but is instead led by the nature and freedom of colours. As part of the artist's unique 'live' painting technique, he pours paint onto un-stretched canvases laid horizontally on the studio floor, relying on the uses of different densities of paint and pigments which he manipulates in different ways without ever touching the surface of the painting. Uvs' abstract works are a result of his masterful techniques that he has developed over four decades with each work taking 3-4 years to dry. Both eternal and exclusive, Uvs' works take on a life of their own and cannot be copied or repeated.
Georgii Uvs, Genesis#10, 2017, oil on canvas, 150x150cm.jpg
These works in Uvs' recent scope of work showcase how the artist began to prioritise sensual and intellectual intuition in his work, and as such has since gone on to write the first manifesto on the subject of Abstract Intuitionism. Georgii Uvs comments: "The artist no longer dictates. He obeys the colors, existing only to serve them and enhance their strength. Artwork is no longer intended to merely portray objects or emotions, instead it urges viewers to tap into their repressed subconscious, summoning man's primal sensorial system, thereby revealing a collective understanding of the archetypal visual language.
The beauty of "abstract intuitionism" is not momentary but rather eternal. Similar to 'intuition', the art of "abstract intuitionism" lives at the junction of the physiological (material) and psychological world. We keep this art alive through a one-time, subconscious inference based on our desire to understand our surroundings by way of increased self-awareness, thorough insight, imagination, empathy and our a priori experiences. It engenders within us a feeling that implores perspective based on experience and knowledge, even if one cannot explain how said knowledge was obtained. This equation is the source of "abstract intuitionism" creations.
A reflection of his era, Georgii Uvs' art is a depiction of his time; it was in 20th Century England where intuitionism became an independent trend in philosophy and it was this movement that has inspired the artist's unique qualities within his art which has paved the way for "Abstract Intuitionism".
Through Abstract Intuitionism Georgii Uvs uses philosophy as a vehicle for artists to truly appreciate the artistic paradigms. By working within a new framework, this new exhibition shows how 'concept' prevails over 'form' while illustrating how his art renders him a philosopher.
Georgii Uvs, Wings #10, 2017, oil on canvas, 130x200cm.jpg
The Curator of Abstract institutionism, Ellen Nash, says: "Georgii UVS's spontaneous paintings urge viewers to delve into themselves and reach deep within the subconscious, to uncover primitive sensations and reveal the collective sense of the archetypal visual language. Uvs' art explores freedom, divergence and convergence, and illustrates a powerful myriad of raw emotion and behaviour that possessed his body and soul during the act of creating."
GEORGII UVS: ABSTRACT INTUITIONISM
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Attention, students of all ages: Want a job to go along with your whopping student-loan bill after four years of college? Study up on your science and math.
Despite persistently high joblessness that has kept the Fed pumping extraordinary amounts of money into the economy, there's a crying need for skilled workers in sectors such as high tech, advanced manufacturing, and nursing and medical specialties. So says Darrell M. West, a political scientist and vice president of governance studies at the Brookings Institution, whose paper "The Paradox of Worker Shortages at a Time of High National Unemployment" was published in April.
"We don't have many Americans going into traditional science, technology, engineering, and math fields," West says. And in the low-skilled areas that include agriculture and hotels and restaurants, "people don't want to work on farms anymore." Indeed, West cites Bureau of Labor Statistics data that have found there are more than 3.5 million open jobs across the country and across sectors.
In the higher-skilled areas, unemployment is as low as 3%. That compares with the national jobless rate of 7.5%, which has stayed stubbornly high since the financial crisis. John Challenger, of Challenger Gray & Christmas, says the labor shortage is forcing companies such as Google and Microsoft to go offshore for skilled workers.
Among West's most startling statistics: Nearly 55% of state governments are having difficulty filling information-technology jobs, a function, he says, of government's inability to match private-sector salaries. His solution? Reform immigration laws and, long term, beef up science and math education.
Treasury yields surged to their highest level in more than a year, after a strong housing report fueled fears that an improving economy would push the Fed to taper its bond purchases sooner than expected. The Barclays US Corporate Investment Grade Index turned negative, and the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond, which moves inversely to prices, rose in May to 2.160%. Former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker said benefits of bond buying are "limited and diminishing," and that central banks are often late in removing stimulus.
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Euro-zone unemployment rose in April, to a new high of 12.2%, or 19.3 million people. The young are nearly three times as likely as older people to be out of work. The EU president urged leaders to come up with a jobs plan at a summit in June.
Dish Network launched a tender offer for Clearwire , at $4.40 a share. The bid, $1 over a planned purchase by Sprint Nextel , sent Clearwire stock rocketing nearly 30%. Meanwhile, Dell urged shareholders to approve a $13.65-a-share leveraged buyout for the company.
The European Union lifted its arms embargo against Syrian rebels, prompting Russia to warn that it could speed delivery of antiaircraft missiles to Syria if the West intervenes. Sen. John McCain made an unannounced trip to Syria, and said rebels need ammunition and heavy weapons.
The Swiss cabinet agreed to a framework that would let Swiss banks deal directly with the U.S. to settle legal issues over suspected tax evasion involving the banks' American clients.
U.S. prosecutors filed criminal charges against seven men they say set up an Internet currency exchange, Liberty Reserve of Costa Rica, and used it to launder $6 billion in criminal proceeds. A lawyer for Liberty Reserve's founder didn't immediately comment.
Nasdaq OMX Group agreed to pay a $10 million fine for allegedly violating securities laws related to what the SEC called "poor systems and decision-making" during last year's Facebook IPO. Nasdaq didn't admit or deny the charges.
Shuanghui International Holdings of China agreed to buy Smithfield Foods for $4.7 billion. And, Berkshire Hathaway 's power and natural-gas unit plans to pay $5.6 billion in cash for NV Energy .
EMC said that it is lifting its share-buyback program to $6 billion.
"There is no need for European recommendations; what is needed is obvious. It's not for the commission to dictate what we have to do."
French President François Hollande before meeting with Germany's Angela Merkel.


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The Clachan, Soho - pub details
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It really is quite ironic that the members who really give a shit about this site , either get their posts deleted or membership revoked whilst the garbage that appears on here on a daily basis largely remains on view. Good move guys.
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Tuna - 27 May 2017 14:29
Built in 1898, this lovely Victorian pub retains many original features, including rich wood carvings and structural ironwork. Formerly The Bricklayer's, The Clachan was a local for the firemen of Station No. 13 and police officers of the Special Constable Reserve in King Street. It was once owned by the family-run department store, Liberty..Clachan is Gaelic for 'meeting place'.
Tuna - 5 Mar 2017 13:54
Who is this A sshole below, he needs locking up!!
jockthenoo1 - 1 Feb 2017 09:56
Currently working on a show at the London Palladium until October, so the Clachan seemed a good choice of pub for after work.
It is a nice looking pub, with a good selection of real ales, but have found the beer more often than not in poor condition, most of the staff are miserable & unfriendly, & incapable of pulling a full pint...& when you asked to have it topped up you're glared at as if you'd just opened a bait box under their nose.. Despite all this, it's always busy!
Myself & my colleagues have decided not to use it any more.. But don't suppose anything will change! Sadly I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Rob64 - 30 Jul 2015 02:38


Poetry & Place Anthology, Launch & Giveaway!
My poem, Mourning Morning, has been included in an excellent anthology, Poetry & Place. It's a collection of poems which explore ideas and experiences of 'place' in a variety of forms, from free and structured verse to concrete poetry and haiku. I just got my contributor copy in the mail — it's terrific!
There's been a virtual launch of the book, with poets reading their poems over at the Poetry & Placewebsite. You can hear my reading here, along with some great readings by others.
A free copy of the anthology is being given away through Goodreads. Just click here and press 'enter giveaway' for your chance to receive a copy in the mail. Or hey, even consider buying one! Both print and e-book formats are available.
A big thanks and congratulations to editors Ashley Capes and Brooke Linford. They've produced a really beautiful collection.


Etins Records breakout singer, Victor AD has unveiled the official music video for his song, 'Tire You', which features DMW boss, Davido.
"Tire You" is set to be the song of the year as it takes on the theme of working hard and smart. The record opens with the vocal of Davido imploring listeners to work hard, make money and Victor AD follows with one of the best verses in a Nigerian song in recent time.
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Have you ever wondered what the most viewed single pieces of art were on PSF? This includes single pieces of art, comics, or art related stuff and does not include compilation topics or artist topics with lots of their art stuffed into it. Also included only sneeze art. Well you are about to find out due to me having free time to do nothing! Let's begin luvs! Stats collected as of Feb 26, 2019.
So I went counted every sneeze pic that had over 500 views at the time of compiling this list. Some things to take note of is of that NO male content was represented in the top 40. The first male art that would be ranked has 418 views and would be in the 80s in terms of ranking. Of the top 40 pictures here, it is made up of seven different artists, but if we continued down into the top 100 the representation grows a lot more. Also at the top of is a higher concentration of Equestrian Girls art over pony or any other art. Canon characters beat OC characters in terms of review and placement.
So who had the most nods in the top 40 here?
And yes, there are truly some outliers that are ranked near the top that might be puzzling such as Callie Briggs and Josie and the Pussycats as they don't tend to have a relation to most content on the site.
"Who taught you to do this stuff?"
"YOU, ALRIGHT?! I LEARNED IT BY WATCHING YOU!"
Oh now that's cool, Kiwi! Good job! Constructive work! I approve!


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Post-fireworks stabbing in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH - Police are still looking for the person who stabbed a 20 year-old Easton man Sunday night. Yarmouth Police did not release the identity of the victim yesterday, but said he was expected to recover.
According to a press release provided by police yesterday, the victim and a friend were walking along Arlington Street in West Yarmouth after leaving a nearby bar. The Barnstable town fireworks had just ended and the street was clogged with traffic, police said.
Police said the victim and his friend had a disagreement with someone in a car driving by and that one of the car's occupants got out and attacked the two, stabbing the Easton man.
Yarmouth Police received a 911 cell phone call reporting the stabbing at 10:35 p.m. and Patrol Investigator Gordon Gibbons found the man lying on the side of the road, bleeding from a wound to his abdomen.
Other Yarmouth and Barnstable officers also responded to the scene. A Barnstable County Sheriff's Department Crime Scene Investigator was called to take photographs and help with evidence collection.
Police are asking for help from anyone who may have seen the attack or the suspect vehicle. They can call the Yarmouth Police Department at 508-775-0445, or call Det. Christopher Kent, who is investigating the attack at 508-775-0445, ext. 2125, or email Det. Kent at ckent@yarmouth.ma.us.
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Mystic Mac's 2014 MotoGP predictions
There is no real off season in Moto GP. Although we complain about being starved of racing, for those at the sharp end, in little more than two months they have new bikes to assemble, team staff to put in place and sponsors to nail down that will pay for it all. This time frame is also tight for riders, as it seems more every year go straight under the surgeon's knife after the last round and spend the short winter recuperating for the season ahead. The 2014 Moto GP championship looks like a cracker as apart from the ten full factory riders we now have at least eight non factory riders with properly competitive machinery. We also have five Brits on the grid, two with podium potential. Whatever happens though (providing you have BT Sport) you can just sit back and enjoy watching the incredible Marc Marquez do things that shouldn't be possible. Speaking of whom, I didn't believe a Rossi replacement would come this soon. And when I say replacement, I mean a rider that is the full package. Although in some ways quite different to Vale, he's an equally phenomenal talent plus a very likeable character that appeals to the masses and although respectful to his rivals off track, deadly competitive in the heat of battle. Being young and good looking he's obviously a dream for sponsors and the sport in general. Marquez has evolved in his own way but thankfully into a perfect replacement for our sport when the VR steps down.
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Home Solar News Industry Suniva's U.S. International Trade Petition Reignites Prospect of a Solar PV Trade...
Suniva's U.S. International Trade Petition Reignites Prospect of a Solar PV Trade War
Last updated: Thursday, June 8, 2017
Bankruptcy and insolvency filings on the part of U.S. and German solar manufacturing companies Suniva and SolarWorld AG, respectively, and the former's filing of an associated petition for "safeguard" protection with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has reignited debate and controversy regarding China's international trade policy and support of its domestic solar PV (photovoltaic) cell and module manufacturers, which dominate the global market.
2016 was a particularly notable, and exciting, year with regard to the Chinese central government's national solar PV policy platform, Meishi Tan, a consultant at Apricum, a Berlin-based cleantech advisory firm, points out. "The release of the 13th Five-Year Plan for Energy cut the 2020 PV target from 150-GW to 105-GW, and utility-scale FiT (feed-in tariff) rates were slashed by the largest margin in history," Tan wrote in a recent Apricum newsletter article.
"Practically all non-protected markets today (ex-E.U., U.S., Japan etc.) are already dominated by Chinese module imports," she highlighted in an email response to follow-up questions. "We would not be surprised by more Suniva/Solarworld-type bankruptcies from other small-scale manufacturers, however many remain."
PV Module Production by Region 1997-2015 | Credit: Fraunhofer
More Countries Trying to Catch, Capitalize on the Solar Energy Wave
Keen to capitalize on the economic and job creation benefits associated with solar PV manufacturing, governments around the world have been setting policies and enacting programs to boost and support domestic solar PV cell and manufacturing, as well as instituting measures to insulate them from Chinese and other foreign competition, Tan explained.
The largest Chinese PV manufacturers, along with sufficiently large and well-capitalized manufacturers in other countries – or those in which governments have restricted imports to protect domestic manufacturing – by and large are price-takers and wind up having to get creative in finding ways to survive and turn profits amidst an ongoing glut of supply and production capacity.
"Many markets are setting up local manufacturing, but these are only likely to be successful with some kind of protectionist policies (e.g., Turkey, Brazil), or purely by being lower-cost (e.g., SEA [Southeast Asia], India)," she elaborated.
In addition to overcapacity, the global average manufacturers' price-per-watt for PV cells and modules depends on the rate of technological development, Tan continued. In addition to a globally significant shift in favor of distributed, as opposed to utility-scale, PV, Tan believes the central government's recently launched Top Runner Program will add impetus and accelerate the pace of technological innovation among China's PV sector in coming years.
Solar Resource of China – Direct Normal Solar Radiation | Credit: NREL
Suniva's U.S. International (Unfair) Trade Petition
Suniva invokes Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Global Safeguard Investigations), Import Relief for Domestic Industries in its petition to the U.S. ITC.
Representing 1,000 U.S. solar energy companies, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) quickly came out publicly in opposition to the petition, in which Suniva states that proscribed international trade policies and practices on China's part left it unable to compete in the U.S. market for crystalline silicon PV (CSPV) cells and modules. Furthermore, Suniva contends that these policies and practices constitute "an existential threat to the U.S. solar industry," according to SEIA.
The U.S. national solar trade and industry association asserts that Suniva's petition fails to merit initiation of a Sec. 201 "safeguard" proceeding on both counts, much less a favorable ruling. The standard ITC petition review process includes investigation, review and decision-making phases, as well as determining appropriate remedies and follow-up phases should an ITC panel find in Suniva's favor.
Of particular significance, in its petition Suniva asserts the company and its experience are representative of the U.S. CSPV manufacturing sector as a whole, a key criteria in the ITC's decision-making process.
That's not the case, SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper highlighted during a Web conference call. Suniva accounted for 21 percent of U.S. CSP production in 2016 and 14 percent in 2015, market shares that fall short of being considered representative of the sector as a whole, SEIA contends in a letter it sent to the U.S. ITC shortly after Suniva filed its Sec. 201 petition.
Furthermore, in its letter SEIA points out: "To our knowledge, producers identified as accounting for the balance of domestic output have neither expressed support nor supplied any other reason for considering Suniva to be representative of them."
Prospective Ripple Effects
In addition, Suniva is asking the U.S. ITC to impose penalties on U.S. CSPV imports from Chinese manufacturers worldwide, wherever they originate, SEIA highlights. A favorable ruling would not only inflict serious damage on the U.S. solar energy industry and put nearly 260,000 jobs at risk, it would ripple out and have similar effects globally.
Thirdly, a favorable ruling would exacerbate the issues of global overcapacity and annual surpluses that Suniva proposes to remedy by imposing additional import duties. Operating and profit margins continue to be squeezed worldwide to a degree that only the largest, best capitalized manufacturers, as well as those well protected and supported by government policies and programs, will be able to survive, industry analysts say.
"We are advocates of free and fair trade," Ross Hopper said during the Web conference call. SEIA does not oppose imposition of punitive duties or tariffs "when facts arise supporting an ITC petitioner's claims," she added.
SEIA doesn't believe that will turn out to be the case with regard to Suniva's Sec. 201 petition. "This case is not about illegal dumping; this case is about one company claiming that they were not able to compete, and that's what the ITC will focus on," Ross Hopper explained.
SEIA also came out strongly against, and led the opposition to, a U.S. ITC Sec. 201 petition filed in Oct. 2011 by the Coalition of American Solar Manufacturers (CASM), an industry group led by SolarWorld AG's SolarWorld Americas subsidiary. That Sec. 201 petition did center on illegal dumping of PV cells and modules in the U.S. by Chinese manufacturers, and it was successful.
After a lengthy investigation and review, the U.S. ITC in May 2012 found in CASM's favor and imposed preliminary anti-dumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of Chinese manufacturers' CSPV cells and modules.
It wasn't long after that German and European Union (EU) manufacturers followed suit. The EU imposed its own set of punitive import duties on imports of PV cells and modules manufactured in China in Dec. 2013. The European Commission recently voted against a push on the part of 18 member states to extend and raise them.
A Recurring Issue
Module Price vs. Solar PV Installation | Credit: ezysolare
The U.S. and EU import duties and tariffs have not stemmed the tide of Chinese manufacturers' PV cell and module exports, or the declining trend of CSPV cell and module prices in national markets worldwide. As Suniva's bankruptcy and SolarWorld AG's insolvency filings clearly demonstrate, the squeeze on the operating and profit margins of PV manufacturers continues.
The situation is the same in China, however; where all but the largest domestic solar PV cell and module manufacturers can sustain their businesses amidst the ongoing decline in selling prices, Tan highlighted.
The result, will be ongoing industry consolidation worldwide, including the failure of CSPV manufacturers in China and globally. In fact, China's central government has made industry consolidation a key aspect of its latest national five-year energy plan.
Prior to coming out publicly, SEIA's board of directors voted overwhelmingly in favor of the U.S. industry association coming out strongly in opposition to Suniva's Section 201 international trade safeguard petition. Similarly, an initial round of engagement revealed that SEIA member companies are largely in support of adopting such a stance as well, Ross Hopper said.
The Politics of U.S. Solar
The large majority of U.S. solar industry jobs are found "downstream" from PV cell and module manufacturing in the supply and market value chain. Of the 259,000 Americans working in the sector, 38,000 are employed by PV manufacturers, according to SEIA.
Another round of import duties and tariffs would put all those jobs at risk, Abbot emphasized during the Web conference call. "All elements of the U.S. solar industry value chain are important to us…Those 38,000 manufacturing jobs aren't any less, or any more, important to us. They represent livelihoods and well-being, families, health, education, income and spending," Ross Hopper said.
Besides opposing Suniva's ITC petition, SEIA aims to engage U.S. solar manufacturers and its entire membership in a bid to come up with prospectively effective and acceptable solutions.
Questions regarding Suniva's ITC petition in the context of President Donald Trump's strongly pro-U.S. manufacturing stance on international trade and U.S. manufacturing, and the degree to which domestic politics will influence the ITC petition process came up several times during the Web conference call.
The SEIA believes domestic politics will not have substantive impact on the ITC's handling of Suniva's petition, Ross Hopper stated emphatically. "I do not think they [the U.S. ITC panel members] will be motivated by political concerns. I firmly believe they take their legal obligations seriously and that they will do so in this case."
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The Ripple Effects of Trade Protectionism
Turning to the legal substance of Suniva's U.S. ITC petition: "We believe that trade protectionism is not in our country's best interests," Ross Hopper explained. "We already have duties on Chinese CSPV cell and module imports, and we believe we can help the new administration gather the facts and information required to fully understand the issue in considering any policy response."
The political benefits of making headlines if a favorable ruling were to come to pass are vastly outweighed by the series of headlines regarding U.S. solar industry layoffs and the 259,000 jobs put at risk that would ensue, she added.
Tan expects that, while Chinese players will face a greater pressure to internationalize in the face of shrinking domestic margins, many will choose to focus on exploring previously untapped or under-tapped domestic segments like distributed PV, which in comparison are lower hanging fruits.
"Expending energy into developing unfamiliar overseas markets generally has a higher effort-to-returns ratio, and it is also worth considering that the highest echelons of many large domestic companies are still 'old school,' non-speaking chairmen and presidents who may have their own comfort zones. But certainly many Chinese companies are turning their sights abroad not just for growth, but in a search for higher margins."
Furthermore, "[c]onsidering the size of the Chinese market relative to the global PV market, their first priority would be to explore previously untapped sub-segments domestically, where their sales network are all set up," Tan highlighted.
Fighting On Till the End
Based on initial estimates, SEIA projects that the U.S. price of CSPV would double if another round of duties and imports were to be imposed. Furthermore, "there would be fewer projects – rooftop to utility-scale – fewer jobs, layoffs and a global ripple effect," Ross Hopper said during the Web conference call.
Given strong backing by its board of directors and membership, SEIA intends to lead the opposition to Suniva's Sec. 201 petition from beginning to end, she added. In addition to engaging its membership, the industry association's leadership intends to reach out far and wide, including establishing and enlisting broader-based coalitions in the fight.
"We'll work diligently through the U.S. ITC process to find a free and fair trade solution that addresses the root causes of CSPV overcapacity and recurring annual surpluses, one that works for all stakeholders," Ross Hopper summed up.
Turning to developments in China, ongoing concentration of production and market pricing power in the hands of the largest Chinese CSPV manufacturers and/or the central government "makes it extremely easy for one regulatory body to send ripple impacts across the world, whether intentional or not," Tan told Solar Magazine.
"This exposes entire national solar industries in many countries to very arbitrary and opaque risks, compromising their ability to respond to fundamental market changes that Chinese companies are privy to, putting them at continuous natural disadvantage." comment
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Turkish FM: We'll take steps in refugee deal if visa liberalization not realized
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu.
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Tuesday that the government could take steps against a readmission agreement, or refugee deal, between Turkey and the European Union if the EU fails to liberalize visa requirements for Turkish citizens.
Speaking in Edirne, Çavuşoğlu said, addressing the EU: "We see that the EU has been keeping us on hold. Our patience is not unlimited. Our citizens have expectations, too," in reference to visa-free travel to Europe.
Turkey promised to take back refugees who illegally cross to the EU in return for financial assistance and a promise of visa liberalization in a deal signed in 2015.
"If no visa liberalization is realized, we will take the relevant steps regarding the refugee deal," Çavuşoğlu threatened, in yet another remark playing the refugee card against the EU.
Çavuşoğlu stated that Turkey has met the requirements of the refugee deal up until the present time.
The agreement between Turkey and the EU signed on March 18 of last year sets out measures for reducing Europe's worst migration crisis since World War II, including stepped-up checks by Turkey and the shipping back to Turkish territory of migrants who arrive in Greece.
In return, Turkey is slated to receive benefits including visa-free travel for its citizens to Europe, which in the accord was promised "at the latest" by June 2016. Turkey is also to receive up to the end of 2018 a total of 6 billion euros in financial aid for the over 2.7 million Syrian refugees it is hosting.
Turkey, however, has refused to revise its anti-terror laws, which Brussels insists are not compatible with European justice standards, thus deadlocking the visa liberalisation part of the deal.
Following a vote in the European Parliament in favor of freezing membership talks with Turkey last November, Turkey's autocratic President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has also threatened to open the border gates to Europe for millions of Syrian refugees. (turkishminute.com) March 14, 2017
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Bad Loans Soured Lehman Brothers' Soup
The collapse of Lehman Brothers and the widespread stock sell-off it engendered is a bit scary. It shows those of us on Main Street that more than a year after the sub-prime mess became daily news, significant and sophisticated financiers still grapple with the effect on their firms. They are now far less significant and sophisticated than they once believed.
I am still uncertain as to how this will end. The US and world economy will emerge stronger, more vibrant and empowered with better risk assessment tools than it is today. Sadly, it is very possible that the road to this ending will include a significantly slowing economy. This will depend upon how many more firms will follow Lehman into financial history.
It is easy, and more than a bit tempting to attribute this crisis to greed. That won't do. Ignorance is a far better explanation. It requires less coordination between actors and there is far more empirical support for ignorance. Occam's razor still works. Here's how we got here.
When the sub-prime mess began I envisioned a smart young mathematician working in a financial engineering department of a Wall Street firm. He'd been engaged in risk analysis using historical data on a variety of loans. These included mortgages (always safe) small business loans and a host of others with straightforward and nearly constant default rates. Imagine that this young mathematician spent hours each day feeding these data into his models, applying statistical tests to the output and carefully ensuring that he could observe the regularity of Brownian motion. (Kinda makes you want to study finance doesn't it?).
From this data on loan history he carefully blends each to match risk and return. The soup created from this exercise is then sold to other banks to provide a ready stream of income for their investment banking needs.
Then he arises from his labors, heads to the company canteen and chats with his co-workers about the 80/20 mortgage he just got on a nice house in Brooklyn. Oblivious is he to the possibility that his loan style might have a different default rate than the historical mortgage data he uses to manage risk. This isn't greed, it is ignorance. I won't be the first to argue that Wall Street will be looking for more polymaths rather than just mathematicians in years to come.
Fast forward to today. From our mathematician's soup of risk, dozens of ingredients soured. This has caused untold numbers of analysts to carefully pick bad loans from the soup– though most of the soup was tossed, becoming valueless as an exchangeable asset. Lehman Brothers owned much of these. Yet over the past year claimed it didn't require additional assets. It is just like a restaurant, which has thrown away its soup insisting it would still have a lunch for its patrons.
My biggest fear remains knee-jerk Federal regulation. We cannot control ignorance (or greed) with regulation. Only knowledge born of the pain that Wall Street now feels will fix the soup.
Link to this commentary: https://commentaries.cberdata.org/95/bad-loans-soured-lehman-brothers-soup
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Michael J. Hicks, PhD, is the director of the Center for Business and Economic Research and the George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of economics in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University. Hicks earned doctoral and master's degrees in economics from the University of Tennessee and a bachelor's degree in economics from Virginia Military Institute. He has authored two books and more than 60 scholarly works focusing on state and local public policy, including tax and expenditure policy and the impact of Wal-Mart on local economies.


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The National Security Service has never put pressure on an expert body to get the desired results, Vanetsyan told reporters on Tuesday.
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