Why Bali is a popular vacation spot-Top 11 Reasons to Visit Bali.
Why Bali Is a Popular Vacation Spot: Top 11 Reasons to Visit Bali.
One reason that Bali draws in so many visitors every year is because of its beautiful weather. Especially during the dry season, between the months of May and September. That's when the dry season takes place. An odd thing happened to me during my expedition through Bali. Even though it was the month of August, I was caught in a torrential downpour. Then on my return trip in October, there were bright sunny skies. I guess it's just the luck of the draw!
Bali is also known for having exquisite foods in which to delight your taste palates with. Depending on your own personal preference, they serve up dishes that are spiced just right or tamed down a bit. Most of the meals feature rice along side of fresh vegetables, pure lean meats or wild-caught seafood. However, for those of you who're vegetarian or vegan, there are special menus for you as well! They've something to suit everyone's taste. Despite the fact that they cater mainly to the local Hindu society, you can still find something that's up to your standards. Such as one of their various beef based dishes.
A great beach that's ideal for taking the family in Bali, is Nusa Dua. With amazing coastal scenery and numerous local resorts, it's such a sight to behold. If you've always wanted to try a hand at surfing, stop on by the Padang Padang! Where you'll find nice, calm waters! The ideal conditions for those novice surfers out there. Located on the North side, is Lovina Beach. Walk along the black sandy beaches which is a natural process that occurs from volcanic erosion. For an amazing time scuba diving and/or snorkeling, look no further than Tulamben Beach.
The local Indonesians are very friendly and openly welcome visitors to the area. Since tourism is a major source of income for them, most Bali natives speak some English!
Bali is an inviting place with different kinds of terrains and jungle forests. It also has breathtaking sea views as well as. Making this island an enchanting place to visit. In the northern region, the temperatures tend to be pleasantly cool with a wonderful and constant breeze blowing. The luscious green foliage is amazing to gaze upon. While there, you can take a stroll through the coffee plantations, rice fields and crops of strawberries.
The island of Bali is filled with a diversity of religions, mainly consisting of both Buddhist and Hindu. Every morning the local native Balinese people place a small package of rice in respect for the Gods. Did you know that it's a common tradition among them to sleep facing the direction of a nearby volcano? It is their own personal belief that the positive spirits live within the mountains and those which are considered to be evil reside in the sea. Therefore, making sure their feet are facing in that direction. You have numerous holy temples and shrines to visit. Such as the popular Ulun Danu Beratan. Otherwise known as "The Temple on the Lake" which is also printed on the 50,000 rupee note.
There's plenty of accommodations suited for everyone's taste and budget. You can even rent a personal villa equipped with a private swimming pool. Try staying in one of the many 5-star hotels in the area. Such as, the Grand Hyatt in Nusa Dua, Viceroy Bali in Ubud or Rimba Jimbaran. There is also a vast amount of hostels as well, like the Canggu Beach Hostel.
Get the royal treatment in one of their numerous spas. You can expect to get a Balinese massage and take a luxurious bath in water filled with rose petals & aromatic oils. Quaintly decorated in authentic Balinese style, providing the perfect balance with nature. In their architecture, they use wood, stone, and bamboo. Keeping up with the local Hindu tradition. For a more economical alternative take a massage at the beach, which is available to you for only $10 an hour.
Bali is a great place to take some amazing pictures. This is why so many newlyweds choose Bali for their wedding photographs. It has the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen! Plus, all of the jungles and mountainous areas create a romantic atmosphere for lovers.
Surrounded by rainforests and rice fields, Ubud is a great place to practice meditation & yoga and visit one of the various spas there. While there visit the famous Art Market. As well as, the many restaurants and cafes. Offering locally grown organic foods which help create revenue for the natives.
The sky's the limit, you have the ability to develop your own itinerary. Which can include renting a personal taxi cab to ride through the island. I absolutely loved stopping off on the side of the road to purchase some beverages and take some pictures. It averages about $55 for an hour of travel time. Remember to be specific about your itinerary when scheduling the ride.
Thank you for visiting my site and taking a moment to read this blog entry!
Bali-Twin lakes. Photo: Angela's corner.
Lovina beach. Photo: Angela's corner.


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Operation Grendel
By Daniel Shwabauer
Adult Sci-Fi, Space Opera, Christian
Hardcover & ebook, 256 Pages
March 9, 2021 by Enclave Publishing
It's the war story he's dreamed of. But the battle may cost him his mind.
Military journalist Raymin Dahl thinks he's finally getting the story of a lifetime. Secret peace talks on a remote tropical moon are about to surrender five colonized worlds—and six hundred million civilians—to a ruthless enemy.
But when his commanding officer, Captain Ansell Sterling, is fatally wounded before the negotiations can begin, Dahl can no longer just report on the mission. He's ordered to complete it. With help from the AI embedded in Sterling's comms bracelet, Dahl must impersonate his commander—a Marine Corps hero and psychological operations expert.
However, Sterling's AI may be luring him to surrender more than he realizes. And the mission Corporal Dahl thinks he's running isn't the only operation underway.
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OPERATION GRENDEL is a story with an intriguing plot and complex characters, set in a world where free-thinking humans are at war with an artificial intelligence race who wants to control their minds. It's part space opera, part military thriller, with an interesting protagonist and a few twists. Highly recommended to sci-fi fans!
This is the first book I've read by this author, but I'm hoping there will be a lot more of these types of stories to come from him. This story really blew me away! I don't want to give any spoilers, but things weren't completely as they seemed and I really loved how the author developed his twists. The leading hero was a really interesting character. I didn't completely connect with him in parts because he came across as being all about the story, but I also felt there was a level of heroism to push through and do his part to help his race. I also really liked that the villains or enemies were always shifting a bit, so I never knew exactly who could be trusted. Then there was this whole artificial intelligence species with wyrms that infiltrated their tech bracelets and can take over their minds. Just totally creepy. The action scenes were all done really well as was the whole mind thing with the AIs. I literally could not turn the pages fast enough. This is slated somewhat as Christian, but there were no prevalent religious aspects, especially not more than what you'd find in Star Wars or other epic series, which definitely makes this work for the general market. With the bit of a lead-off at the end of this story, I'm hoping there will be a second book coming.
The only criticism I would have would be that there were a few places where things were a bit fragmented or jumpy that could have been smoothed out more. I also would have liked more background and world building, but at the same time, I appreciated that I never felt like the author had huge info dumps.
In the end, was it what I wished for? I loved reading this! It was intense, intriguing, and satisfying. If you're a sci-fi, space-opera, and/or military thriller fan like I am then I'd definitely recommend this one!
Content: Some war violence and abuse (which might be a trigger for some), but would consider this clean.
Source: I received a complimentary copy through Celebrate Lit, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Daniel Schwabauer, M.A., is a lifelong reader of speculative fiction. He studied the genre under science fiction great James Gunn before graduating with honors from Kansas University's Masters program in Creative Writing in 1995. Winner of the Eric Hoffer and Ben Franklin awards for his middle grade fantasy series, The Legends of Tira-Nor, Daniel enjoys riding his motorcycle on country roads and pondering other worlds. He lives in Kansas City with his wife and dog.
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The Operation Grendel Origin Story
I've always been fascinated by the power of storytelling, especially as a lever for moving culture. For several years I studied the development of modern propaganda, the rise and fall of yellow journalism, and the relationship of these to psychological warfare. This culminated in 2017 with a brief investigation into quantum computing and the rising popularity of trans-humanism. Sometimes the best story ideas are combinations of things that have rattled around in the back of your mind for years.
Operation Grendel is a keyhole glimpse of a future in which every person in the galaxy is bonded to an artificial intelligence. Some AIs are embedded in the brain, and some are snapped onto the wrist as a wearable device. I didn't realize when I started writing the book that Elon Musk had already launched Neuralink to create this technology in real life. I discovered the corporation after finishing my fourth draft.
The use of this technology probably means a lack of autonomy. How can you think for yourself, or even know what you think, if your thoughts are constantly being shaped and influenced by a quantum computer wirelessly connected to your brain?
Then again, is that all we really are as humans—biological computers? I don't think so. But if not, then there will surely be resistance to the trans-humanist movement. Which means, in a work of fiction, clearly opposing sides. One empire supports this integration of man and machine; the other places limits on AI technology.
But "warring empires" was not a story I felt capable of telling. I wanted something closer to home, something smaller and more accessible, something more human. I wanted to show what a life spent entirely under the influence of an inner nanny—a substitute Holy Spirit—might look like.
Well, who better to tell that story than a man who has, in his own way, been manipulating others through storytelling? In other words, a journalist.
This fit my desire to write the story as military science fiction. Since I never had the honor of serving in the armed forces, I needed a way to give my narrator a believable voice. Corporal Raymin Dahl, a military reporter who barely scraped his way through reservist boot camp, fit the bill.
Before long the story seemed to take on a life of its own.
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Home 2016, Minutes, Planning CommissionPlanning Commission Meeting Minutes – December 21, 2016
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – December 21, 2016
February 16, 2017| 2016, Minutes, Planning Commission| jmulligan
Mr. Jeff Grotsky, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Commission members David Bowering, Darrell Craig, Morgan Ellis, Robert Fordi and Jane Richman, Kees de Mooy, Zoning Administrator and guests.
MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Mr. Grotsky asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of November 16, 2016. Mr. Craig moved to approve the minutes as presented, was seconded by Ms. Richman and carried unanimously.
VARIANCE – SHORE DISTRIBUTERS – 305 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE
Mr. Matt Drew of AWD Engineers and Mr. Jim Morris, president of Shore Distributors, were present for the application. Mr. Drew stated that the existing building was 7,580 sq.ft. and used to sell electrical and plumbing supply products.
Mr. Drew stated that the proposal was to build a 4,300 sq.ft. addition on the north side of the building. A variance was necessary the front yard setback. He said that the setbacks to the north were at 50' and they proposed moving to a 30' setback. The rear setback was adequate. The front setback is 50', which had changed since the building was constructed, and they would like to build within 23' of the front property line, allowing the building to be squared off in the front.
Mr. Drew stated that he did not see this expansion having any negative impact on the property or surrounding area as this business has been in place for many years. He said that the addition was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Morris stated that Shore Distributors would like to keep their business in Chestertown and said that they have been in operation at this location since 1963. He said that HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors are served at this location and the arrangement has worked well. Mr. Morris stated that they did look for larger space in Chestertown but have not found anything that would be conducive to their business model. He said that when Shore Distributors was built, the house next door was built at the same time for an on-site manager. He said that the house has been vacant for 12 to 15 years and would be demolished as part of the proposed expansion.
Mr. Fordi asked if adjacent property owners have been advised of the project. Ms. Mulligan stated that all neighbors are made aware of the request and are able to make comment at the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing which will be held on January 12, 2017. Mr. Morris stated that 3 of the neighboring houses are owned by the College.
Mr. de Mooy asked if there would be landscaping of any type around the addition to soften the impact on the neighboring properties. Mr. Morris stated that most of the landscaping will not be disturbed but he saw no problem adding landscaping. There were fences on neighbor's properties and old growth trees on the side of the property, along with the existing house which will be demolished.
Ms. Richman stated that with the house demolished there will actually be more of a setback from the neighbors than currently exists. She asked if the rest would be open lawn area or perhaps a pocket park for the community.
Mr. Morris stated that without a variance, the size of the addition permitted would not make sense for the company. He said that if they were permitted the addition at this size, he would be happy to landscape. He said that Chestertown has been good for his business and the business wants to be good to Chestertown.
Mr. Fordi asked if the expansion would accommodate Shore Distributors long term. Mr. Morris stated that he thought that the expansion would accommodate them long term and did not see the need for further expansion. He said that in addition to his company, Tri-State is in the same building and they have been leasing with them since 1962. This addition should accommodate both businesses nicely.
Mr. Craig asked if there would be site plan review for the project if the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the variance. Mr. de Mooy stated that he did not think that the threshold for site plan review would be met. Mr. Craig stated that it was important that the site have proper screening and lighting but said he was comfortable with the Town reviewing the plans.
Mr. de Mooy stated that the findings for the Zoning Board of Appeals will have to establish that the proposed variance does not cause a substantial detriment to adjacent neighboring properties; that it will not change the character of the neighborhood or district, and; that the project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in general.
Mr. Fordi stated that this was a significant infringement on the side yard setback of a commercial use abutting a residential one. He said that he would defer to the opinion of the neighbors in this instance, although he was accepting of the project in concept.
Mr. Bowering asked if there would be any changes to the exterior of the building. Mr. Drew stated that he did not plan on any wall packs or exterior lighting that would shine towards the neighboring properties. He said that he has not had any real problems with there not being enough lighting as long as they have been there.
Mr. Craig moved for a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve the variance as submitted with the caveat that there be review of the construction and landscaping plans by the Zoning Administrator. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fordi and carried unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE – SULTANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION – 333 SOUTH CROSS STREET
Mr. Drew McMullen of Sultana Education Center and Mr. W.S. Ingersoll for the Town of Chestertown presented. Mr. McMullen stated that Sultana was the contract purchaser of the building from the Town of Chestertown.
Mr. McMullen stated that Sultana has been operating in Chestertown since 1997. He said that staff ranges from full-time year round to seasonal staff in warmer months. The seasonal staff usually does not live in Chestertown and will work from March through November, making it difficult to find housing as they can't enter into a long term lease. Mr. McMullen stated that to date, the seasonal staff either sleep on the Schooner and Sultana also rents an apartment on the 100 block of Cross Street.
Mr. McMullen stated that over the next 3 to 4 years, Sultana was looking to increase their programs, some of which would require additional seasonal staff. He said that Sultana has been exploring options for seasonal housing but was limited to the amount of people due to zoning regulations.
Mr. McMullen stated that the Sultana has entered into a contract with the Town of Chestertown to purchase the former police station at 333 South Cross Street contingent upon being able to use the facility to house seasonal staff. He said that at most there would be 12 people using the space, but it was rare that all 12 would be there at the same time due to the fact that most of the staff will be running paddling trips and camping days at a time in the field.
Mr. McMullen stated that typically from January through February there will be no more than 3 people living on site at one time. March and April may bring the total to 6 residents. The boat generally leaves in May when new paddling staff may be brought in, where there may be up to 12 on site, but mostly 8 to 10 at a time. He said that he anticipated full capacity only to be a couple weeks a year. The staff in residence would then go in reverse until November. On average, there will be no more than 4 or 5 people living there on any given day, but there may be 4 weekends in the summer where there was a full house.
Mr. McMullen stated that this location worked for Sultana as it was not too close to established residential neighborhoods, was in walking distance to the Sultana, and within walking distance to Town amenities and the Rail Trail.
Mr. McMullen stated that the only visible changes to the outside of the building would likely be a window (stable door) on the second floor that would have to be opened for fire code and possibly a fire stair in the back.
Mr. Ingersoll stated that the Town has attempted to sell the property in a few different ways for over a year and almost every prospective buyer wanted to know about residential in that building. He said that he the neighboring property is RB (Professional Office) on one side and R-5 Downtown Residential on the other. 333 S. Cross was the only C-2 (Downtown Commercial). Mr. Ingersoll stated that an educational entity, such as the Sultana, had to go to a Board of Appeals for a conditional use approval by virtue of their identity.
Mr. Ingersoll stated that he thought the property would function more like an inn, bed & breakfast or lodge which was under the aegis of a conditional use. Mr. Ingersoll stated that this area was on its way to something else, and this use was a good fit for the community.
Mr. Ingersoll stated that he did not think most of the people staying in the building would have their own vehicles but according to the calculations 6 spaces were required for the number of people and there are 6 spaces on site. He said that there were parking lots available in the immediate vicinity if parking was necessary.
Mr. Fordi stated that he would have to recuse himself from any vote as he was on a committee associated with the Sultana and this particular project.
Ms. Ellis moved for a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a conditional use for residential use for seasonal employees of Sultana, was seconded by Ms. Richman and carried unanimously.
FISH WHISTLE EXPANSION – 98 S. CANNON STREET – PARKING
Mr. Max Ruehrmund of M3 Architecture, David Blitzer, Esquire and Mr. Jeff Carroll of the Fish Whistle Restaurant were present for the application.
Mr. de Mooy stated that this is not a typical site plan review as the entire footprint of the property on which the Fish Whistle is located is developed. He said that this was more of a discussion of parking on site. Mr. de Mooy stated that the Fish Whistle is surrounded on three sides by the Marina property, which was owned by the Town.
Mr. de Mooy stated that on June 26, 1985 the Planning Commission reviewed an application to subdivide what was then Kibler's Marina and the Old Wharf Inn into 2 parcels. At that time, the existing 4,579 sq.ft. restaurant would have required 46 parking spaces but the Planning Commission waived the requirement and approved the site plan with 36 spaces because of the availability of parking at the Marina and elsewhere. At that time, the majority of the parking was provided by a lease on the Delmarva Power property which was in front of the Old Wharf Inn.
Mr. de Mooy stated that in 2003 the Old Wharf Inn had to be demolished after Tropical Storm Isabel and was rebuilt the following year in a slightly larger 5,094 sq.ft. and 8' further back from the River, eliminating a number of parking spaces in front of the restaurant. The required parking for that restaurant would have been 51 spaces, but the Planning Commission approved the site plan with 32 parking spaces with the rationale that "the business was seasonal in nature and the new building was a replacement".
Mr. de Mooy stated that the plans for the newly renovated Marina included elevating the bulkheads to prevent nuisance flooding, new docks, boardwalk and plaza, parking and native landscaping. The proposed interpretive center will provide bathrooms and showers, marina offices, visitors' center, retail and meeting space.
Mr. de Mooy stated that the Fish Whistle was planning renovations with decks on the south and east side of the restaurant. The Mayor and Council approved the expansion as a small portion protrudes over Town property and the approval will be formalized with an easement agreement that is currently under revision.
Mr. de Mooy stated that parking for the Fish Whistle Restaurant technically requires 1 space per 100 sq.ft. of floor area. Floor area for commercial building is defined as "the sum of the gross horizontal area of the floors per building measured from the exterior walls or the exterior faces of the exterior walls". Based on this definition, deck space should not be used in the calculations for parking spaces, leaving the required parking at 51 spaces.
Mr. de Mooy stated that there are 42 spaces available at the Fish Whistle for parking in the proposed parking arrangement which was shown to the Commission, an increase of 10 spaces over what was approved in 2004. He said that the Planning Commission has the right to waive the parking requirement due to the seasonal nature of the outdoor dining and the availability of parking in other areas.
Mr. de Mooy stated that the Fish Whistle property has no other parking availability on the footprint of the restaurant and the easement in front of the Fish Whistle owned by the Town cannot be expanded. Mr. de Mooy explained that the Marina property was purchased with Maryland Infrastructure Bonds and terms of the bond forbid easements for private parking. He said that planned renovations to the Marina will create additional parking on site which will be available to patrons of the Fish Whistle as has been the case through the years. Therefore, the need for additional parking will be mitigated by the development of the Marina site. Mr. de Mooy added that the need for additional parking would be reduced by an increase in available boat slips at the Marina is increasing from 54 to 70. The Planning Commission is also permitted to waive required parking space if they find that adequate public parking exists within 350' of the proposed building or provided that parking in the Historic Area does not bring irreparable harm to the Historic Area. Additional parking is available on Cannon Street, Water Street and the Wilmer Park.
Mr. Ruehrmund showed the Commission where the new deck locations were proposed for the Fish Whistle Restaurant. He said that one deck can seat an additional 48 people, the existing deck is expanded to accommodate an additional 25 and the corner deck will have seating for 58.
Mr. Ruehrmund stated that a development agreement is in the works between the Town and the owners of the Fish Whistle Restaurant as portions of the new decks are extending past the existing property lines to the south and east of the property. Mr. Ruehrmund stated that the Marina work is going to mean that the grades around the Fish Whistle are going to be raised; a retaining wall will be constructed around 3 sides of the building to accommodate the new grade.
Mr. de Mooy stated that technically, the Fish Whistle has not met the threshold for site plan review, so this review is to waive the parking requirements.
Mr. Bowering stated that a concern he had was the idea that all of the additional seating was not going to create a parking problem. Mr. de Mooy stated that was why he was showing that additional parking will be created as part of the Marina renovations and also rectifying the nuisance flooding which sometimes precludes any parking on site. Mr. de Mooy stated that there is no restaurant in Downtown Chestertown that meets their parking requirements on site.
Mr. Blitzer stated that the additional deck seating would not necessarily be an increased demand on parking. He said that currently diners stay inside because there is no deck seating. He said that during the warmer months the inside dining room would likely not be full as people would be outside enjoying the nicer weather. He said that he thought this expansion was in complete keeping with the Comprehensive Plan, noting that this was the sole dining establishment on the waterfront in Chestertown and thought that the revitalization would be encouraged.
Mr. Craig stated that a business that is seasonal in nature describes most businesses in Chestertown, meaning that everything in Town is busy which is taxing for parking all over. Mr. Craig stated that he loved the idea of the expansion and said that it will be good for the community but the requirements for parking were doubling and the parking was already less than what was necessary.
Mr. Fordi asked how many times the lot is full with the existing parking lot. Mr. Carroll stated that the lot is full to capacity only a handful of times through the year, noting that 40% of the customers are pedestrians who park or live in Town and walk to the restaurant.
Mr. Carroll stated that in the summer when the deck is full, many people go elsewhere to eat rather than dining indoors. He said that when the restaurant is full to capacity it is due to a large event where parking was limited in Town anyway.
Mr. Fordi stated that the vision for this area is a focal point for the waterfront and that there will be times when parking is at capacity but it is the nature of living in this area. He said the net benefit would be worth it in the end as it will be a draw for people coming to Chestertown. Ms. Richman stated that by raising the grade there will actually be more parking available since the flooding will not occur in the parking area.
Mr. Craig asked how many additional parking spaces will be created with the changes that will be made to the parking lot. Mr. Blitzer stated that an additional 10 spaces will be made available in the parking lot from what was approved in 2004 within the easement area and Fish Whistle property. There will be additional parking created on site at the Marina when the plans come in for the Marina and the Interpretive Center. Mr. Blitzer stated that the trails and the boat slips will also provide additional access to the restaurant.
Mr. Bowering stated that the parking is a crucial component to the impact on the area and he had a problem approving the plan when he did not know where people would actually park other than other areas in Town. Mr. de Mooy stated that the property, including the easement (balance of 42 spaces), was part of an overall redevelopment of the entire site by the Town and although the work that the Fish Whistle was performing did not require site plan review the parking waiver was necessary.
Mr. Craig stated that the Fish Whistle was building outside of their property line and until the Commission saw an agreement he did not feel comfortable with this plan. Mr. de Mooy stated that the parking waiver was part of the agreement that the Mayor and Council unanimously approved but the agreement cannot be executed until the parking waiver was been approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Fordi stated that as Commission members they knew of alternate parking locations available in Town but the good part was that the Town offered great opportunities for walking, biking and boating. He said that this was the kind of traffic you wanted to see in Town. Mr. de Mooy stated that people are already parking elsewhere during times when the area is flooded.
Mr. Grotsky asked if there was an idea of how much parking would be available at the proposed interpretive center. Mr. de Mooy stated that he did not know the exact number of spaces but there would be parking available.
Mr. Fordi stated that one of the things that is in control of the Fish Whistle is where their staff parks and would it be possible for them to park offsite. Mr. Carroll stated that he had 2 senior citizens work for him that park close to the building but his other employees park near the bulkhead, along Cannon Street, or by the back wall along Mr. Creager's property.
Mr. de Mooy estimated that there would be 19 additional spaces required if the deck was counted as interior space. There were 53 spaces available in front of the building and other spaces available internal to the Marina property and parking on Cannon Street, Water Street and the Wilmer Park.
Mr. Grotsky stated that Mr. Carroll may want to think about installing a bike rack on site to encourage people riding to the restaurant.
Mr. Fordi moved to waive the requirements for parking based on the availability of nearby parking and the seasonal nature of the increased business generated by the Fish Whistle's planned expansion, was seconded by Ms. Ellis and passed with 4 in favor, Mr. Bowering and Mr. Craig opposed.
The last item on the agenda was discussion of the Best Building Awards. Ms. Mulligan stated that she prepared a sheet indicating all properties that have been finished in 2016 for the Commission to review. Mr. Grotsky stated that decisions on awards will be made in January 2017.
There being no further business, Mr. Craig moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Bowering and carried unanimously.
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Iranian American Coalition Sends Letter Requesting Investigation into Improper Reassignment of Sahar Nowrouzzadeh
Washington, DC –Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with a coalition of Iranian American organizations, sent a letter to the White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly, and Acting Secretary of State, John Sullivan, requesting an independent investigation into the ousting of civil servant Sahar Nowrouzzadeh from her position on the Policy Planning Staff of the State Department.
This coalition letter follows a letter sent last Thursday by the ranking members of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Elijah Cummings, and House Foreign Affairs Committee, Eliot Engel which explained that documents they received indicated "high level officials at the White House and State Department worked with a network of conservative activists to conduct a 'cleaning' of employees…" including Ms. Nowrouzzadeh.
A distinguished Iranian American who has served in prominent positions in the White House, State Department, and Department of Defense under both the George W. Bush and Obama administrations, Nowrouzzadeh was reassigned for improper reasons. Both character smears and her Iranian heritage were used to force her out of her position at the State Department. Public servants are protected against politically-motivated firings as well as firings on behalf of their race, heritage or religion, yet recent documents and internal emails reveal discriminatory intent in Nowrouzzadeh's treatment.
As an organization representing the interests of Iranian Americans, PAAIA urges the State Department to hold those involved accountable for the unjust treatment of Nowrouzzadeh. Failure to do so could deter future generations of Iranian Americans from involvement in politics or public service in the United States.
The letter, signed by seven organizations including Center for Human Rights in Iran, Iranian Alliances Across Borders, Iranian American Bar Association, National Iranian American Council, Pars Equality Center, and United for Iran, ended with a request for a meeting regarding our concerns.
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August 30, 2018 • by HDT Staff
CargoNet is telling fleets to be vigilante about cargo theft for the Labor Day holiday.
Source: CargoNet
With unattended trucks and closed warehouse facilities, holidays present an opportune time for cargo theft, and in the U.S. and Canada with the Labor Day weekend ahead, CargoNet has offered some security tips.
CargoNet has been studying Labor Day cargo theft trends since 2013. Looking at the days leading up to and after the Labor Day holidays of 2013 through 2017, it has recorded 98 cargo thefts in the U.S. The value of all the stolen goods exceeded $15.74 million in that analysis period. By contrast, there were 741 total cargo thefts in the U.S. and Canada last year.
Thieves love holidays because there tends to be an increase in consumer demand for goods and at the same time, more opportune periods when staff is reduced at guarded facilities holding cargo. Within the period that CargoNet analyzed, the 2015 weekend was a particularly expensive one, due to a single $5.7 million cell phone heist.
In particular, new editions of the Apple iPhone, which are usually announced in September and shipped later in the month, are often a target for thieves as droves of the desirable yet still limited products are shipped in large quantities to fulfill pre-orders. In November of last year alone, around 300 iPhone X models worth $370,000 were stolen from a UPS truck.
While electronics are valuable and sought after, food and beverage loads still top the list of the most targeted commodities, making up 22% of all cargo thefts in 2017.
Cargo theft activity is highest in California, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida, but there were thefts in 24 states and Canadian provinces from 2013-2017. High-value loads stolen on Labor Day weekends have included $5,700,000 in cell phones from a warehouse in New Castle, Delaware, and $1.3 million in silver stolen from a port in Montreal, Quebec. Warehouses were the most common location targeted for thefts, followed by secured yards.
The following infographic includes tips for cargo security over the Labor Day weekend:
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Carrière

À deux reprises, elle a fait partie des 100 plus belles femmes du monde selon le magazine FHM.

Elle s'est fait connaître par les plus jeunes avec la série Newport Beach où elle jouait Hailey Nichol (sœur de Kirsten et tante de Seth).

Elle incarne Grace Van Pelt dans la série Mentalist ou encore Maddie dans la série Colony.

Filmographie

Cinéma
 1995 : Love and Happiness : Charlie's kid sister
 1996 :  : Little One
 2002 : Angel Blade : Samantha Goodman
 2007 : Pipeline : Jocelyn
 2007 : Retour à la maison de l'horreur (Return to House on Haunted Hill) : Ariel Wolfe (Direct-to-video)
 2008 : Matter : Stranger
 2009 : Les Grands Frères (Role Models) : Isabel
 2009 : Vendredi 13 (Friday the 13th) : Whitney Miller
 2011 :  () : Agent du SHIELD
 2011 : The Chateau Meroux : Jennifer
 2015 : Cats Dancing on Jupiter : Josephine Smart
 2015 : Christmas at the ranch : Kate
 2022 :  () : Nelle Reegan

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Séries télévisées
 2001 : Les Experts (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) : L'ado à l'équitation
 2002 : Greg the Bunny : Debbie Fishman
 2005 : Newport Beach (The O.C.) : Hailey Nichol
 2005 : North Shore : Hôtel du Pacifique (North Shore) : Tessa Lewis
 2006 : Enemies : Kelly Callaway
 2006 : Entourage : Katrina
 2006 : Réunion : Destins brisés : Jenna Moretti
 2007 : K-Ville : A.J. Gossett
 2008-2015 : Mentalist : Grace Van Pelt
 2014 : Chicago Fire : Holly
 2014 : Chicago PD : Holly
 2016-2017 : Colony : Madeline « Maddie » Kenner
 2020 : Los Angeles : Bad Girls (LA.'s Finest) : Tania Glover

Téléfilms
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 2005 : Romy and Michele: In the Beginning : La fille sympa (non créditée)
 2007 : Marlowe : Jessica Reede
 2011 : Rendez-vous interdits (Wandering Eye) : Marlen Abbott
 2011 : Les Terres de Wendy (The Chateau Meroux) : Jennifer
 2012 : L'Ombre de la peur (Shadow of Fear) : Casey Cooper
 2017 : Le Surfeur d'à côté (Love at the Shore) : Jenna
 2020 : La Folie de Barbara (Deranged Granny) : Kendall Thompson
 2021 : Amoureuse du futur marié (Family friends) : Sienna Hart

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Also see my related notes on the Net Present Value of undergraduate grades towards law school tuition and the improved earnings power of a university education.
As the net present value of wealth declines over time, more and more people will enter the ranks of "well to do", wealthy folks who have lots of disposable income. But what is "rich" really? Do we count the values of assets only, or is cash liquidity the measure of a billionaire?
Below, we see that there are currently a half-million millionaires in the USA (one out of every 200 citizens!), and 363 billionaires in the United States.
As I recall, Gavin's parents owned one of the most lucrative businesses in the world, the Coors beer distribution rights for the hard-drinking citizens of New Mexico. (BTW, New Mexico is listed in "The Fatal fifteen" for alcohol-related traffic deaths, and people in New Mexico are nearly twice as likely to die in an alcohol-related traffic accidents).
Gavin was a class clown, and I see that he still has a great sense of humor, as shown here where he offers-up a $6,000 dinner at the Hardees in the Palms casino. The $6k dinner consists of a a greasy cheeseburger served with a bottle of rare 24 year-old French wine (fries are extra). I think that our 40th High School class reunion is going to be a hoot. . . .
But this got me to thinking about the dilution of the status of being a "millionaire" in America today and how someone must be a billionaire in order to be considered wealthy. Let's take a closer look at the title of "millionaire" and "billionaire" in America.
Current studies show that in 2015, one-out-of every 200 people Americans is a millionaire and it's expected that one-out-of-10 people will be millionaires within the next decade!
Of course, the 2015 economic landscape is quite different than the 1960's, and inflation has helped make millionaire-hood almost commonplace.
With about 3 million millionaires in the USA's population of 300 million people, that's one percent of the total U.S. population!
Statistically, almost one out of every 100 Americans is a millionaire!
People is the USA are guaranteed the "pursuit of happiness" and Americans love to compete and show-off their prosperity with their collections of material goods. As of 2015, the median home cost in America is over a quarter million dollars and a condo in New York city costs well over a million dollars. I wonder, how long will it be until see see billboards like this?
Janet and I have two kids (Andy and Jenny) who are now College seniors, planning their entry into expensive professional schools. Like many parents of college kids, we are trying to figure-out how to cough-up the cash for their tuition without moving into a single-wide trailer.
Ah, but is it worth it to spend a small fortune on junior's college education? The studies say yes, but only if junior agrees to support their parents in a lavish lifestyle.
In the article "Lifetime Earnings Soar with Education: Masters degree worth $2.5 million income over a lifetime" we see that a 24 year-old MBA can expert to earn about 2 million dollars in their working life.
In my own research on the projected earnings of newly-minted professionals, we see that those who earn professional degrees (Medicine, Law) can expert to earn about $4.3 million dollars during their careers.
In sum, it appears that all professionals in the mid-21st century will eventually become millionaires, and we can expect the percentage of millionaires to increase from 3% of the population in 2015 to about 20% of the U.S. population by the year 2050.
As of 2015 there are over 600 billionaires, with the ranks of the super-rich growing every day. After all, the step-up from millionaire to billionaire is only three orders of magnitude (1,000), requiring only one thousand, million-dollar chunks.
Ever wonder when we will see the first trillionaire? With Bill Gates at 80 billion in 2006, and accounting for inflation and the time value of money, I expect that we will see the first trillionaire in about 2038.


Hop Along is Frances Quinlan, Mark Quinlan, Tyler Long, and Joe Reinhart who all went to rural suburban high schools (except for Joe, who went to a suburban suburban high school). Eventually they moved to Philly and started playing music together.
April 6th marks the release of Hop Along's third studio record, Bark Your Head Off, Dog. Written over the course of 2016 and 2017 and recorded in the summer of the latter year by Frances Quinlan (songwriter/vocalist/rhythm guitar), Tyler Long (bass), Joe Reinhart (guitar), and Mark Quinlan (drums).


The Triangle Street structure is a key component in delivering electricity to the city.
The substation is just feet from the sidewalk and looms over the neighborhood like a giant erector set.
Any improvements to it are welcome, said Richard Sterk, a resident of nearby Triangle Terrace for more than 30 years.
"That would be nice, because it really is a monster in the neighborhood," Sterk said. "It's really an eyesore, the whole spot, especially in the summertime, when there are weeds (and) garbage."
When CL&P announced $15 million to reduce the number of transmission lines between the Danbury substation and an even larger substation two miles away in Bethel, Danbury officials jumped at the chance to slap some lipstick on the neighborhood pig.
"CL&P approached me and said they wanted to work with us to beautify it," Mayor Mark Boughton said. "Part of the equipment will be lowered to a more reasonable height. There will be new fencing. Some sidewalks will be repaired. Some of the utility poles have been moved from the sidewalk because you couldn't get a wheelchair up and down it."


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December 1, 2017 By Ann Sprague
Article by: Daily Herald As Thanksgiving approaches, Algonquin residents will be looking to firm up their early holiday travel plans or may have family and friends coming to the area to visit. This week kicks off National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week being recognized as Nov. 5-12. According to the National Sleep Foundation, as much as…
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You might be a responsible driver and vehicle owner. Unfortunately, that doesn't totally protect you. Research has determined that approximately 14% of motorists drive without insurance. Consider this during your next commute to work on a crowded highway as 1 in 7 of those drivers do not have insurance. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
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Getting a driver's license is a rite of passage for teens everywhere, and it's every bit as exhilarating for teens as it is scary for their parents. Not only are teens notoriously bad at driving, but millennials have more distractions behind the wheel than any generation before them. With teens glued to their smartphones, it…
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It's easy to forget that most U.S. workers in the 21st century enjoy tremendous job protections compared to workers of the not-so-distant past, when a little bit of asbestos, silica, or lead exposure was just a normal part of a hard day's work. Even so, that doesn't mean that it is easy to file a…
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The number of fatal car accidents involving pedestrians in McHenry County surged last year, with 22% of all fatal car crashes involving pedestrians. From 2011 to 2014, the percentage of pedestrian accidents dropped in McHenry County. However, that streak of good fortune has come to an end. Out of 18 fatal crashes last year on…
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What We Learned from the I-90 Tragedy
This February, the Rockford University community was devastated by the news of a tragic car accident, in which two students died and two more were injured. Ever since, students, teachers, alumni, and the victims' families have been in mourning, and there has been an outpouring of support from the community. At a candlelight vigil at…
Steve Greeley Named 2016 Illinois Super Lawyer
February 9, 2016 By Ann Sprague
We're very proud to announce that Steve Greeley, Partner at Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, was named to the list of 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers. Actually, only 5 percent of attorneys are selected for this honor, and that is in part to the thorough selection process. Steve was nominated by his peers, and then researched and vetted…
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Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley Helps Crystal Lake Cub Scout Pack 347
January 22, 2016 By Ann Sprague
Our law firm, Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, recently sponsored the shipment of 21 care packages prepared by Cub Scout Pack 347 from Crystal Lake with food, games, reading materials and letters from the scouts to the service members in a naval battalion stationed at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Africa to which local naval service member…
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Brain Injuries: An Epidemic in Youth Sports
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As headline after headline continues to fill the news telling of yet another brain injury caused by sports, it makes us realize just how prevalent these occurrences are. We all hope that traumatic brain injuries, like severe concussions or worse, do not happen to our loved ones or ourselves. However, the reality is that 1…


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Entering the Japanese market can be a daunting task for any foreign company, especially when it comes to social media. Japan has a unique culture and social media landscape, and it's important to understand these differences before diving in.
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Contract Length One academic year / 12-months
Start Time Start of academic year (September) or second term (February)
Location Hangzhou (Zhejiang Province), Shenzhen, Chengdu
Foreign Teachers Requirements
English level Native English Proficiency
Certificate TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/PGCE/Two-years' experience
Degree Bachelors or Masters degree
Salary 10,000-12,000 CNY per month before tax
Visa reimbursement Z visa expenses will be refund according to receipt (invoice)
Monthly Bonus
Travel Allowance
Flight reimbursement 5,000 RMB after completion contract
Medical insurance Provided (speak to school representative for full details)
Accommodation Shared apartment or 2000-3000 RMB as monthly housing allowance
Utilities (Electricity, Water, Internet) Depending on usage
Overtime Rate N/a
National Holidays Enjoyed
Paid Holidays (不包括national holiday以外,还有多少天带薪假期) 11 Days (Paid Holidays)
Winter or Summer holiday with holiday allowance.
Visa Work permit provided and visa guidance offered
Hangzhou (Zhejiang Province)
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province and it's a political, economic and cultural centre. It is located in the eastern China. With its famous natural beauty and cultural heritages, Hangzhou is one of the most important tourist venues in China. Hangzhou covers a total area of 16596 square kilometres, with a population of 6.08 million, including 683 square kilometres of city proper area and city population of 1.69 million people.
Hangzhou is a modern city in a classic Chinese setting. The city hums with activities and an endless flow of traffic, signs of its place in the 21st century, while the beautiful West Lake lies peacefully at the heart of all commotion, soothing the senses.
Hangzhou is one of the seven capitals of ancient China. The city is also the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the longest canal ever built in the world. Find out more about the city's history which dates back 5,000 years, or immerse yourself in the cultural heritage by sitting back and relaxing with a cup of exquisite West Lake Longjing Tea.
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Shenzhen is a major city in Guangdong Province, China and one of the forth largest and wealthiest cities of China. The city is located immediately north of Hong Kong and holds sub-provincial administrative status, with powers slightly less than a province.
Shenzhen has population of 11,500,000 and a metropolitan area population of over 20 million. Shenzhen was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world during the 1990s and the 2000s. The population of Shenzhen proper slowed down to less than one percent per year by 2013 with growth spilling over the municipal border and forming a contiguous urban area with southern Dongguan and Huizhou Cities.
Shenzhen is a major financial centre in southern China. The city is home to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as well as the headquarters of numerous high-tech companies. Shenzhen ranks 12th in the 2018 Global Financial Centres Index. It also has one of the busiest container ports in the world.
Although Shenzhen is situated about a degree south of the Tropic of Cancer, due to the Siberian anticyclone it has a warm, monsoon-influenced, humid subtropical climate. Winters are mild and relatively dry, due in part to the influence of the South China Sea, and frost is very rare; it begins dry but becomes progressively more humid and overcast.
Out of ninth Heaven Chengdu was born, where thousands of households looked as pretty as a picture. In the eye of Li Bai, the famous poet from the Tang Dynasty, Chengdu is blessed with unique natural endowments and long-lasting prosperity. The Land of Abundance, the Circle of Life. Chengdu, is famously known as the Land of Abundance and the Capital of Leisure. Chengdu has 4,500 years of urban civilisation. A historical and cultural city. One of the centres of the ancient Chinese civilisation. Being rich and colourful in history and culture is the characteristic of Chengdu while being gentle and refined in manners is its people's inborn trait.
Today Chengdu is the happiest city in China, the "Best City to Visit in China "named by The UNWTO. Brewing a nice cup of tea, reading a good book and listing to a beautiful melody, That's the life of many people in Chengdu, making it an artsy capital of music.
Innovative creation is Chengdu's innate culture gene; Elegant fashion is another wonderful culture zeitgeist of Chengdu; Optimistic inclusion is the eclectic culture disposition of Chengdu; Public interest is the external culture expression of Chengdu. The culture heat of Chengdu accumulates over thousand years, Transmit the surging power of the Tianfu culture, Chengdu has the timeline charm of a human and culture city.
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University of Wyoming board of trustees extends mask mandate into February over virus concerns
By Briar Napier| December 16, 2021
University of Wyoming Classroom Building on the UW Laramie Campus (File; Brendan LaChance, Oil City)
The University of Wyoming board of trustees voted Wednesday to continue a mask mandate into February due to continued concerns over COVID-19.
The mandate, which has been in place on the UW campus since August 11, is extended until at least February 16, where it will be reviewed at the next board of trustees meeting. With the campus soon undergoing winter break, the action is a precautionary measure resulting from concerns that a mass return of students could create a surge of new virus cases.
The requirement is for UW buildings where social distancing of six feet isn't possible. Exceptions include athletic events, theatre performances and private, by-invitation events that involve spaces on the UW campus.
"There's just no way right now to tell what the conditions will be like when classes resume January 18, so we believe it's prudent to continue with the policies that have allowed us to have a successful in-person fall semester when we begin the spring semester," UW President Ed Seidel said in a release. "We are committed to continue delivering the in-person experience our students deserve, and this approach puts us in the best position to do so. If the conditions are such that removal of the indoor mask requirement is warranted in February, that's what we intend to do."
All students, staff and faculty will be tested for COVID-19 once the spring semester gets underway in January. From there, a random 3% sampling of the entire university population will be tested weekly (including those who are vaccinated) to attempt and gauge virus transmission on campus. This is a continuation of a policy that was in place for the beginning of the fall semester.
Most of the COVID-19 response package discussed by the board this week is similar to the plan instituted throughout the fall semester. It included a recommendation for all employees in UW health care settings to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Staff at the school's Early Care and Education Center have already been required to receive the shot.
According to UW's COVID-19 dashboard, there are eight active COVID-19 cases (seven off-campus students and one employee) on campus as of Monday. Of all employees — benefited and non-benefited — about two-thirds are vaccinated, compared to roughly 42% of the student population.
The uncertainty of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a recently-discovered mutation of the virus, also played a role in extending the mask mandate, per the report from the board's meeting. Currently, at least 34 states (not including Wyoming) have detected at least one case of the Omicron variant. While Wyoming has yet to detect a case, states that border Wyoming — Colorado, Nebraska, Utah and Idaho — have all detected cases as well.
Campus COVID infections rose throughout November, hovering around an average of 40 active cases daily for three weeks after November 8, then sharply declining toward the end of the month. However, the board stated in its meeting report that the drop was most likely "artificial" due to there being no on-campus testing during Thanksgiving break.
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Q: Include source column number in addition to line number in exception stacktrace In code
int x = 0;
int y = 1 / x;

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.ArithmeticException: / by zero
    at sample.MyClass.main(MyClass.java:16)

How I can get somebody like
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.ArithmeticException: / by zero
    at sample.MyClass.main(MyClass.java:16,12)[/code]

A: You can't. When you print the exception it contains the StackTraceElement
This is the responsible method for above result
 public StackTraceElement(String declaringClass, String methodName,
                             String fileName, int lineNumber) {
  this.declaringClass = Objects.requireNonNull(declaringClass, "Declaring class is null");
  this.methodName     = Objects.requireNonNull(methodName, "Method name is null");
  this.fileName       = fileName;
  this.lineNumber     = lineNumber;
 }

Here there is no way to set column number.
Also StackTraceElement is a final class. you can't extend it and override either.

A: It's not possible. If you want to get a more precised line number, use extra carriage returns like in this example :
yourObject.
    aMethod().
         anotherMethod().
             aLastMethod();


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Vernejo es una localidad del municipio español de Cabezón de la Sal, en Cantabria. Está situado en una vega junto al río Saja, a 127,23 metros de altitud y su población es de 759 habitantes. Se encuentra a 1,23 kilómetros de la capital municipal.

Historia
Constituyó, junto a Ontoria, el lugar o concejo de Hontoria y Bernejo, una de las ocho aldeas que formaban el distrito administrativo del valle de Cabezón, dentro de la merindad de Asturias de Santillana, en el Becerro de las Behetrías de 1352.

Durante el Trienio Constitucional (1820-1823), Ontoria-Vernejo, junto con Santibáñez-Carrejo y Cabezón, constituyeron el municipio de Cabezón de la Sal.

En 1987 la localidad fue visitada por la infanta Elena de Borbón. Durante el rodaje de Los otros, en 2001, la actriz Fionnula Flanagan (que interpretó el papel de Mrs. Bertha) y el equipo de iluminación se hospedaron en Vernejo.

Administración
El alcalde pedáneo es Óscar López Soto, de Ciudadanos, quien en las elecciones locales de 2019 resultó reelegido. Completan la Junta Vecinal José Felipe Merino Portugal, Germán de la Vega Jenaro, Carlos Sánchez Samperio de Ciudadanos y Rosa María Fernández Ruiz (PRC).

Localidades de Cabezón de la Sal


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Housing sales in top seven cities surge 29 pc in Q1 2021
The housing sector in the top seven cities staged an impressive comeback post-COVID-19. ANAROCK's Q1 2021 data shows that housing sales in the top 7 cities increased by 29% and new launches by 51% during this quarter against the corresponding period in 2020.
As many as 58,290 homes were sold in the top 7 cities in Q1 2021 in comparison to 45,200 units in Q1 2020 – effectively breaching pre-COVID levels. MMR and Pune together accounted for 53% of housing sales in the quarter – MMR sales increasing by 46% annually, and Pune by 47%. With approx. 8,670 units sold, Bengaluru was the only city in the top 7 to not record a major yearly change in total sales numbers in this quarter.
New launches in the top 7 cities yielded 62,130 units in Q1 2021, against 41,220 units in Q1 2020. Again, Bengaluru was the only city to see a 11% yearly drop in new launches. MMR, Pune, and Hyderabad together contributed 66% of the total new supply in the quarter.
Despite spiralling new launches in this and the previous quarter, unsold inventory in the top 7 cities saw a nominal yearly decline – from 6.44 lakh units towards Q1 2020-end to approx. 6.42 lakh units by Q1 2021-end. However, on a q-o-q basis, unsold stock rose by 1% due to a robust healthy new launch pipeline in most cities.
Anuj Puri, Chairman – ANAROCK Property Consultants says, "Demand boosters like stamp duty cuts, further reductions in home loan rates by most banks (to 6.70%) and ongoing developer discounts and offers helped the residential sector stage a convincing comeback in Q1 2021. Egged on by buoyant sales and enthusiastic consumer sentiment in the October-December period, developers launched several new projects in this quarter – with some spill-over from the pandemic-dampened 2020 pipeline."
"MMR and Pune were the most active in this quarter since the limited-period stamp duty cuts and other sops and discounts substantially reduced acquisition cost," says Puri. "MMR's homebuyers have responded proactively to the bottomed-out property prices in the country's most expensive real estate market. This is adequately vouchsafed by the significant rise in property registrations in Mumbai in the first two months of the year."
Housing affordability will potentially remain extremely favourable throughout 2021. If the current sops and incentives continue, we will see sustained vibrancy in the upcoming quarters as well. End-users will drive maximum demand.
Mid-segment housing saw the maximum new launches in the quarter with a 43% overall share, with the affordable housing segment accounting for 30%. The supply of luxury housing (priced >INR 1.5 Cr) also rose by 31% in Q1 2021 against the corresponding period in 2020.
Q1 2021 Overall Sales Overview
Around 58,290 units were sold in Q1 2021 – a yearly increase of 29% over Q1 2020. NCR, MMR, Bengaluru, and Pune together accounted for 83% of the sales in the quarter.
Hyderabad recorded the maximum rise in sales in this quarter among the top cities. City sales increased by 64% – from 2,680 units in Q1 2020 to approx. 4,400 units in Q1 2021.
MMR and Pune also saw significantly boosted sales in this quarter when compared to other top cities. Sales in MMR and Pune increased by 46% and 47% respectively and stood at approx. 20,350 and 10,550 units, respectively.
In Chennai, approx. 2,850 units were sold – an increase of 30% over Q1 2020.
In Kolkata and NCR, housing sales increased by 10% and 8% respectively over Q1 2020, with approx. 2,680 units, and 8,790 units, respectively.
In Bengaluru, approx. 8,670 units were sold as compared to 8,630 units sold in Q1 2020.
City-wise Absorption (In Units) & Y-o-Y percentage change
Cities Name Q1 2021 Q1 2020 % Change (Q1 2020 Vs Q1 2021)
NCR 8,790 8,150 8%
MMR 20,350 13,910 46%
Bangalore 8,670 8,630 0%
Pune 10,550 7,200 47%
Hyderabad 4,400 2,680 64%
Chennai 2,850 2,190 30%
Kolkata 2,680 2,440 10%
Total 58,290 45,200 29%
Source: ANAROCK Research
Q1 2021 New Launch Overview
The top 7 cities saw around 62,130 new homes launched in Q1 2021 (as opposed to 41,220 units in Q1 2020) – a significant increase of 51% Y-o-Y. The key cities contributing to new unit launches in Q1 2021 were MMR, Hyderabad, Pune, and Bengaluru, together accounting for 79% of supply addition.
In MMR, approx. 14,820 units were launched – a significant increase of nearly 41% over Q1 2020. Over 66% of the new supply was added in the sub INR 80 lakh budget range.
Bengaluru added approx. 7,690 units in Q1 2021, a yearly decrease of 11% over Q1 2020. Over 68% of the new supply was added in the sub INR 40 lakh to INR 1.5 Cr price bracket.
Pune added new supply of approx. 13,820 units in Q1 2021, compared to 7,790 units in Q1 2020 – a massive rise of 77%. Over 60% of the new supply was added in sub INR 40 lakh to INR 80 lakh budget segment.
NCR added approx. 6,750 units in Q1 2021, a Y-o-Y increase of 9%. Approx. 52% of the new supply was in the affordable segment.
Hyderabad recorded a massive spike of 273% in new supply from the previous year, with approx. 12,620 units launched in Q1 2021.
Chennai added approx. 4,620 units in Q1 2021, a Y-o-Y increase of 25% over Q1 2020.
Kolkata added approx. 1,810 units in Q1 2021, an increase of 66% over Q1 2020. Approx. 41% of the new supply was in the affordable segment.
City-wise Supply (In Units) and Q-o-Q percentage change
Cities Name Q1-2021 Q1-2020 %Change(Q1-2020 Vs Q1-2021)
Bangalore 7,690 8,600 -11%
Hyderabad 12,620 3,380 273%
Price Movements
Average property prices in the top 7 cities saw some movement in Q1 2021, with most cities recording a rise of 1-2% over Q1 2020 – except Kolkata, where prices remained stagnant. NCR and Bengaluru saw property prices rise by 2% during the year.
Unsold Inventory
Changes in the overall unsold stock in Q1 2021 over Q1 2020 were negligible, as new supply between Q4 2020 and Q1 2021 outpaced overall absorption numbers. MMR witnessed the highest yearly reduction in unsold inventory of 8%, while Bengaluru and Kolkata witnessed yearly reductions of 7% each. In contrast, unsold stock increased by 81% in Hyderabad in the same period, due to considerable new supply hitting this city in the last two quarters – Q1 2021 and Q4 2020.
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Does manufacturing abroad have to go bad? Clarks are a well-known shoe company rooted in the UK. They traditionally produced all of their products in Somerset but as the 1990's rolled around it was no longer feasible to produce locally and they were faced with the tough decision of where they would out source their manufacturing.
Clarks believes that, 'It is our responsibility to know and understand the welfare and working conditions of those who make Clarks shoes'. Their strong belief in corporate responsibility goes beyond the needs of the consumer but is spread to shareholders, employees, and the surrounding communities. The have a strong desire to move forward as a successful global business that is not at the expense of cheap labor.
Therefore, Clarks does have a code of conduct that all factories must sign along with a series of steps if this code is violated. Beyond auditing each factory, Clarks is committed to informal and formal training in each of their supplying factories.
The majority workers at the suppliers are female and Clarks has taken steps to protect the rights of these women in Cambodia, Vietnam, and India by supporting the HERHealth Project that provides in-factory health education to women.
Clarks's is a good example of a company that has taken the power of their decisions into consideration and has a value for all of their employees along the supply chain. Along with creating great working conditions in the factories, Clark's has also begun to look at their environmental impact, specifically, minimizing airfreight and travel costs.
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MENA Power Reassessed !
Since the onset of the global financial crisis in 2007, energy investment growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has seriously contracted. As the 'option to wait' was becoming more valuable for some investors, we advocated the exclusion of enabling energy infrastructure such as power from any such option. Long-standing underinvestment in this sector has caused shortfalls in electricity supply and led to serious economic bottlenecks and social frustrations. Ongoing turmoil in parts of the region has somewhat vindicated our stance. Power may indeed emerge as a critical sector featuring prominently on top of governments' policy agendas. Catching up large unmet potential demand needs massive investment, which cannot be achieved without addressing broader challenges. This commentary discusses the growth potential of MENA power sector, the investment requirements and the challenges involved.
Contrary to previous analyses, which focused on the generation link of the electricity value chain, investment is extended to the transmission and distribution (T&D) systems. The commentary is in three parts. The first provides a descriptive overview of the growth pattern and performance of MENA power generation. The second assesses the potential for capacity growth and the resulting capital investment in new power plants as well as in T&D for the five-year period 2013-17. The third discusses the major challenges associated with implementing policies and programs. In a move to improve efficiency and lessen funding constraints, the power industry has undergone significant institutional and regulatory changes in many MENA countries during the last decade or so. However, despite governments being able to shift part of the burden of developing and financing projects to the private sector, the industry has continued to struggle to keep pace with fast-growing demand. Electricity demand and the resulting generation capacity and production have been driven by rapid population growth and greater urbanization, sustained economic and industrial development, and heavily subsidized electricity tariffs for consumers. This is not to mention the changing characteristics of the electricity demand profile, in particular its summer peak, which in a context of hotter climate, has increasingly been shaped by air conditioning load. These drivers cannot easily be captured in a succinct overview. over the last three decades, staring from the common base year of 1980 (index 100), capacity and production have consistently grown more rapidly than GDP, actually much more during the last decade or so. Furthermore, during the 1980s, then later in the 2000s, capacity and production grew in close parallel with each other. Meanwhile, however, in the 1990s and early 2000s, production grew faster than capacity as excess capacity inherited from past periods of high infrastructure investment had to be absorbed. However, this trend analysis is not enough to evaluate the performance of the power system. Before delving more specifically on performance, it might be useful to briefly examine the patterns of growth at the country level. Fully available data for 2010 indicate that 11 countries (out of 23), whose installed capacity is higher than 5gw, generated a little more than 90% of total output. Among them, the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) accounted for 43% of MENA total and 54% of the Arab world.2 We should expect country differences to reflect different demographic and economic levels and structures, as well as contrasting climate conditions. A 2010 cross-section regression analysis highlights these differences. As shown in Figure 2, on a log transformed basis per capita capacity increases with per capita GDP in a nearly linear pattern. This stems from the fact that GDP per capita is a proxy for domestic factors that are strong determinants of electricity demand in the region. Accordingly, the GCC countries have ended in the high-end tier.


Ending your rental lease is not as stressful as you think it may be as long as you are organised.
Once you know your time in your rental home is up then it is time to start preparing yourself to move with the following guide so both yourself and your landlord can end on good terms.
Advise your energy company with plenty of days notice that you will be leaving your rental so they can come and organise a final meter reading. You don't want to still be paying for energy after you have moved out. They can also help you set up your energy at your new home in time so you can walk into your new home all set up. You should also notify your other utility companies such as your telephone, internet and pay TV providers of your change of address.
Your address is located on many important documents so ensure you notify these corporations that you will no longer be living in your previous rental. These including changing your address regarding insurance, banks, vets, councils, motor registration, driver licence, memberships and subscriptions etc.
As long as you have followed the process correctly, your signatures on your bond claim match the RTBA's records and the RTBA has your bank account details then you should receive your bond back within 3 business days. It is also a good idea to check the rental property against the condition report for when you moved in, compare photos of when you first moved in and also take photos when you leave to avoid any problems that may arise.
Depending on the notice period of your leasing agreement, you will usually need to give your landlord at least 28 days notice that you will be moving out of your current rental. If you don't provide the appropriate days notice then you may have to pay rent even after you have moved out. Giving notice applies to both month-to-month contracts and also fixed leases.
If you are sharing your current home with roommates then you should give them as much notice as well about your decision to leave. Don't forget if you have co-signed your lease with your roommate then you are equally responsible for the rental so you want to ensure all procedures are followed correctly.
If your landlord gave you some flexible and allowed you to paint the walls and hang some portraits up during your stay then it is your responsibility to ensure the walls are restored back to its original condition. Make sure you fill all the holes with high and repaint the walls to its original colour to ensure you get your full bond back.
When it comes to moving day, make sure you take all your belongings with you when you move out so the home is a clean empty shell for the next tenant. If personal belongings are left behind then the landlord may be able to charge you for clearing those items. It is also a good idea to hire professional cleaners for the final clean to ensure there are no issues with the landlord.