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This critically-acclaimed record is the very first release of High Fidelity (Released: 2016), the young traditional band comprised of Jeremy Stephens, Corrina Rose Logston, Kurt Stephenson, Vickie Vaughn, and Daniel Amick. Inspired by the classic era of bluegrass from the 1950s and 60s and vintage albums of that time that bear the words "HIGH FIDELITY," this group offers the listener a glimpse into bluegrass as it once was through the fresh perspective of today's generation. High Fidelity's self-titled record, better known popularly as Hi-Fi Bluegrass, is not only representative of the style and material of that era, but it was also recorded in the same way as well — the entire record was tracked live in one big room in one day!
For more information, check out these reviews:
Bluegrass Today: https://bluegrasstoday.com/hi-fi-bluegrass-high-fidelity/
Bluegrass Unlimited ("Highlight" review): http://bluegrassmusic.com/content/2017/reviews/high-fidelity/
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High Fidelity quantity
Category: CDs and Merchandise
1. I Ain't Got Time 2:25
2. Another Day 2:29
3. Weep And Cry 2:49
4. Bully Of The Town 3:08
5. Kneel At The Cross 3:18
6. I See A Bright Light Shining 2:51
7. I'm Happy To Know 2:24
8. The Cry From The Cross 3:15
9. My Empty Arms 2:25
10. You Never Mentioned Him To Me 2:45
11. Lost Indian 2:31
12. I'm Lost, I'll Never Find The Way 2:19
13. Sinner Read The Bible 2:22
Hills and Home
Banjo Player's Blues
© 2022 High Fidelity - Design By Admirable Themes


Hello! I hope you all had a great Easter weekend with lots of food like I did. Today I'm showing you a new outfit which was a blessing in disguise. The good thing was the Golden Hour, that moment before sunset when the sun gives a bright golden shine. It's a perfect moment for photos cause this effect is soo beautiful! The unlucky thing is that it's very difficult to shoot at this moment. The light changes continual which gives every photo a different effect, and then there's that moment when a big fat cloud comes up and the sun is gone. Boooohhh. Another good thing is that I was wearing a lot of shiny items that day and you can see this very good now with the over exposure. I'm still not used to these photos, they're so different haha but that doesn't mean they're bad, right?
Ah je schoenen zijn zo leuk!
Dankjewel! Ja idd en dan nog hopen dat het niet waait! :D Wind is mijn grootste vijand!
Die schoenen - want want want!
maar ik vind je stijl echt steeds leuker worden!
Love that outfit! Your metallic shoes are great!
die broek en schoenen zijn echt geweldig!


If I wasn't ignored in high school then I was teased. A small group of the usual suspects went out of their way to remind me just how disgusting I was. I was lucky enough to find a great group of friends who connected over common interests and our desire to do great things after we graduated. They kept me pretty insulated from the disapproval of the one's whose approval I didn't actually need. But those cruel words still hummed around me like a fly you just can't seem to swat away. And over time the meanness manifested deep inside and convinced me that I was unworthy. When I looked in the mirror I never liked what I saw. So I avoided mirrors and found a way to use my wit to distract people from my physical appearance.
I blossomed in college. I was 20, had a bad case of Mononucleosis and had never been thinner. I may have had extreme fatigue, anemia and a swollen spleen but at least I could fit into size 4 skinny jeans for the first time in my life, so… winning! I met my husband at a house party on the right side of the tracks. I had never felt better about myself. Instead of hiding in the corner in a baggy sweatshirt, I was sporting my best Brittany Spears school girl outfit and focused on being the life of the party. I found the love of my life when I cared more about connecting with the people around me than I did about how I looked. It's interesting how losing 30 pounds in less than 3 months can give you a new perspective on life.
I had never felt better but it was a fleeting chapter in my life. My relationship with my future husband grew more serious and I eventually recovered from Mono and gained back the weight I lost while I was sick. Tj didn't care. He had told me countless times before that he was in love with my quick wit and strong will – my pretty face was just a bonus. But unfortunately an important woman in my Husband's life did care. My weight quickly became a recurrent issue with her. In one fell swoop, with the critical words from a women whose approval I did not need but desperately wanted, I had the rug pulled out from under me. It didn't matter that the person I loved most in the world also loved me for me. The negativity from the noise outside our relationship was enough to hit the reset button. And just like that I was 13 again. Small, vulnerable and less than. I had been judged and found wanting. I felt ugly and unworthy. That was 8 years ago and I haven't been able to get back on the horse after being pushed off.
Then I got pregnant and my relationship with myself completely disintegrated. I had already gained 80 lbs in two years. Tj and I had gone through a rapid fire of stressful life events and my body was left footing the bill. We had fallen from a six figure income household to not being able to afford groceries. And that was just the tip of the iceberg. I have struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life. This made me incredibly vulnerable to Perinatal Depression. The problem is that everyone, including the medical field, focuses their attention on Postpartum Depression. So while the former is very real and very serious it's not really on their radar. I fell through the cracks. I had barely enough fortitude to make it through the work day. When I got home I went straight to bed and slept until I had to get up for work the next morning. Waking only to throw up from the unrelenting pregnancy nausea, this went on for nine months.
I had only gained 15 pounds during my pregnancy and I had lost it all by my six week check-up. But what remained weren't just stretchmarks and a C-section scar but deep seated wounds that disfigured my self-image. When I looked in the mirror my eyes instantly swelled with tears and I felt nauseous. I had no idea who that girl was staring back at me. I hated every inch of what I saw. All I could hear was a voice telling me that my body was ruined. Nobody could love that mess in the mirror. My husband was going to leave me and my son was going to grow up ashamed of me.
These were all lies but I fell for them hook, line and sinker. The sad reality is that most women experience this disconnect from their bodies after childbirth. The soundtrack of every hurtful, negative thing that has ever been said to you is suddenly amplified and on a permanent loop. What's sadder yet is that the negative is like a black hole that pulls you in and swallows you up. It doesn't matter how many other good, wonderful, uplifting and supportive words are used to build you back up. Something hurtful and critical is a natural phenomenon so powerful it obliterates everything in its path. And depending on the source and how it affected you, it can also be a bungee cord that keeps pulling you back to that feeling over, and over, and over.
As women we are particularly defenseless against this assault. The cultural narrative has traditionally taught women that the cradle of our worth is entirely external to use, and also, entirely superficial. It doesn't matter how smart you are, how strong you are, how kind you are or what you can you accomplish with your own two hands. It only matters how flat your tummy his and how big your breasts are. So when pregnancy and child birth completely rearrange your body like a Picasso painting it comes as no surprise that most of us subscribe to the false rhetoric that we are no longer worthy – of anything.
My husband snapped me out of my self-deprecating tailspin. And he continues to do it every single day. We all need that one person in our life to remind of us of just how profound our very existence is – how the impact we have on the ones we love does not go unnoticed. But what is truly disheartening to me is that as women it is almost impossible to be that person for ourselves. But it is so important to our very well-being.
Your body is beautiful because it brought forth a new life into this world. Your body made you a mother. But it also made someone a daddy, a nana, a papa, an auntie and an uncle. Your body is the reason someone has more joy and love in their life now than they have ever known before. You brought someone into this world who is going to be somebody's best friend, confident and role model. Your body brought someone into this world who is going to be a sister, a brother, a husband, a wife, a father or a mother. The baby sleeping soundly in your arms is going to grow up to be someone who shows love, kindness and compassion in a world that desperately needs it.
When you became a mother you threw a pebble into a pond. The ripples will touch the lives of the people in its wake on a level you will never understand, or even see. You have set in motion a series of events that will, hopefully, one day lead to the creation of another family. What happened was a climactic event that had no choice but leave its mark on your body because the implications are so profound that one body could not possibly contain the beauty and complexity of what you have done. You created a life and you have permanently changed hundreds, maybe even thousands more. You are a different person now because of it. You have changed mentally, emotionally and physically to adapt to this higher calling. Your life is not without meaning or purpose.
So the next time you look in the mirror and the woman peering back at you doesn't look the way you wished she did – remember – that woman just changed the world. She made it a better place. She made a work of art. She made a family. And she is a force to be reckoned with. The next time someone says something unkind and critical, pointing out all the things you are not (even when that person is you) remember what you are. You are the change you wish to see in this world because you brought forth change. And that change is sleeping soundly in your arms.


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Q: Chrome is "glitching", on my Mac, is this a known issue? Ok, so on my MacBook Pro I'm seeing some weird stuff when using Chrome. Occasionally, the screen will momentarily get messed up (see pic). Usually this happens for less than 1 second but one time it froze like that long enough for me to get the screen shot shown.

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*Only seems to happen when using Chrome (Version 35.0.1916.114).

*OSX 10.9.3

*Happens on both primary monitor and when attached to secondary
display

*Does not seem to happen to other windows being shown on same
screen

Is this a known issue? Possible causes?

A: It's a known issue - https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=359108
There is a workaround listed in comment #42 - https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=359108#c42
They're still working on a better fix.

A: Go to Chorme settings, then Advanced -> System, and uncheck Use hardware acceleration when available. Then restart Chrome.
Shortcut: chrome://settings/system
This also removes the ability to change video background in Hangout meetings, if you were into that.

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Perhaps you enjoy risk and would prefer a "fix and flip" business? Or maybe you are looking at long-term stability and would prefer investing in single-family rentals. Or, maybe you don't want any involvement at all and would rather just "become the bank" by lending money to other investors and earning a passive return. There are hundreds of ways to invest in real estate, so find the strategy that best fits your lifestyle.
Well-maintained homes – The time, effort and money required to bring fixer-uppers into good condition make it difficult to get a good ROI on them.
Avoid fancy, expensive homes – The higher the home price, the lower the net rental income is compared to it.
Buy as personal residences, change to rentals – Owner-occupants get the best financing, and living in the house gives you insight into what needs to be improved before you sell it.
You've surely heard the old cliché: "Location, location, location." The importance of this phrase is no less vital when choosing a real estate investment. You don't need to necessarily buy a house in the most expensive area of town, but it's important that you understand what the location is like.
Pro tip: Drive by your prospective property at different times of the day, on different weekdays, to ensure you are comfortable with the location and that it fits within your plan.
Do You Know All Your Investment Expenses?
A good rule of thumb to use when determining how much you should plan on spending for expenses is known as the "50% rule." The 50% rule states that, on average over time, expenses on a property will equal 50 percent of the income. So if a property rents for $2,000 per month, you can assume $1000 in expenses per month before paying the mortgage payment.
How Will You Finance Your Property?
Real estate investors must decide whether they want to finance their properties with cash or mortgage loans. There are many different ways you can pay for an investment property. If you have the money, you can pay all cash and not deal with banks or loans.
However, if you don't have all the cash needed or you'd rather utilize greater leverage, you can supply just the down payment and take out a mortgage to cover the remaining cost. If you do use a loan, be aware of the term and interest rate on the loan you are taking, and stay away from adjustable rate mortgages as they may go up, causing your payment to rise dramatically.
Finally, always start with the end in mind. This circles back to our discussion on "having a plan." Know what you are going to do with the property before you buy it. Many investors, during the last housing boom, bought properties with only one plan – to sell soon for a higher price. When the market dropped, however, many of those investors lost their properties.
Always have multiple plans for your investment, and know exactly how you plan on making money with the investment. Will you pay it off slowly over 30 years? Now what exit strategies are available for you, and plan, from the start, how you will exit.


Middle school Questions - Explain Please - Better than Wiki.
Name the layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth ?
Which is heavier metal gold or silver ?
What is the standard taste of the water ?
Name the principle source of energy for earth ?


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package org.chronologicalthought.modula.osgi

import OSGiHeader._

import collection.mutable.{HashMap, ArrayBuffer}
import org.chronologicalthought.modula.LDAPExpr._
import org.chronologicalthought.modula._
import java.lang.{IllegalArgumentException, IllegalStateException}
import Constants.Directives._

/**
 * @author David Savage
 */

object OSGiHeader {
  implicit def stringToOSGiHeader(str: String) = new OSGiHeader(str)

  private def splitWithQuotes(string: String, delim: Char) = {
    val split = new ArrayBuffer[String]
    var quote = false
    val buf = new StringBuffer(string.length)

    for (i <- 0 until string.length) {
      val char = string.charAt(i)
      char match {
        case '"' => quote = !quote
        case `delim` => {
          if (!quote) {
            split += buf.toString.trim
            buf.setLength(0)
          }
          else {
            buf.append(delim)
          }
        }
        case c => {
          buf.append(c)
        }
      }
    }

    if (quote) {
      throw new IllegalArgumentException("""Unclosed " in """ + string)
    }
    else {
      if (buf.toString.length > 0) {
        split += buf.toString.trim
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      split.toList
    }
  }

  private class NameToMap(val name: String, val attributes: Map[String, String], val directives: Map[String, String]) {
    override def toString = name + "->" + attributes + "->" + directives
  }

  // attr=value
  // dir:=val
  private def splitParts(header: String): NameToMap = {
    val parts = splitWithQuotes(header, ';')
    val name = parts.head
    val rest = parts.tail
    val attrs = new HashMap[String, String]()
    val directives = new HashMap[String, String]()

    // TODO add test for unquote behaviour
    def unquote(str: String) = {
      if (str.startsWith("\"")) {
        str.substring(1, str.length() - 1)
      }
      else {
        str
      }
    }

    for (kv <- rest) {
      val split = kv.split("""\s*=\s*""")
      // TODO add context information to aid debug
      if (split.length != 2) throw new IllegalArgumentException("Expected key=value or key:=value, got " + kv);

      if (split(0).endsWith(":")) {
        val k = split(0).substring(0, split(0).length() - 1)
        val v = unquote(split(1))
        directives += k -> v
      }
      else {
        val k = split(0)
        val v = unquote(split(1))
        attrs += k -> v
      }
    }

    new NameToMap(name, attrs.toMap, directives.toMap)
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}

class OSGiHeader(header: String) {

  def buildPackageExports(part: Part = PrimordialPart): List[Capability] = {
    val ns = Constants.PackageNamespace
    val caps = for (n2p <- mapHeader) yield {
      // ensure ns overwrites root attrs
      // TODO log warning throw error if header invalid?
      val m = n2p.attributes ++ Map(ns -> n2p.name)
      part.newCapability(ns, m, n2p.directives)
    }
    caps.toList
  }

  def buildPackageImports(part: Part): List[Requirement] = {
    val ns = Constants.PackageNamespace
    val reqs = for (n2p <- mapHeader) yield {
      // ensure ns overwrites root attrs
      // TODO log warning throw error if header invalid?
      // TODO map version to attributes/filter
      // Map(version -> [1.3,2))
      val m = n2p.attributes ++ Map(ns -> n2p.name)
      var filter: LDAPExpr = expr(ns, `=`, n2p.name)
      n2p.attributes.get("version") match {
        case Some(str) => {
          filter = and(filter, VersionRange(str.toString).toLDAP())
        }
        case None =>
      }
      var d: Map[String, Any] = n2p.directives.map(entry => {
        val key = entry._1
        val value = entry._2
        // TODO extract OSGi constants
        if (key == "resolution") {
          ResolutionPolicy -> {
            if ("mandatory" == value) {
              ResolutionMandatory
            }
            else if ("optional" == value) {
              ResolutionOptional
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            else if ("dynamic" == value) {
              ResolutionDynamic
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            else {
              throw new IllegalStateException("Invalid resolution directive: " + value)
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          }
        }
        else {
          entry
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      })

      d ++= Map(RequirementFilter -> filter)
      part.newRequirement(ns, m, d)
    }
    reqs.toList
  }

  def buildRequiredBundles(part: Part): List[Requirement] = {
    val ns = Constants.ModuleNamespace
    val reqs = for (i <- splitHeader) yield part.newRequirement(ns, Map(ns -> i), Map.empty)
    reqs.toList
  }

  def buildFragmentHost(part: Part): Requirement = {
    val ns = Constants.ModuleNamespace
    val n2p = splitParts(header)
    val fragment = n2p.name
    part.newRequirement(ns, Map(ns -> fragment), Map(ExtensionExtends -> ns, RequirementFilter -> expr(ns, `=`, fragment)))
  }

  private def mapHeader = {
    splitHeader.map(splitParts(_))
  }

  private def splitHeader = splitWithQuotes(header, ',')
}

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I made pants! I made pants!!! Have you heard…I made pants!!! HA! It was a huge goal of 2019 to sew more functional pieces to my wardrobe- especially pants- so I am super pleased with my first attempt. I made a pinboard as inspiration to really up my mom-style game this winter. Check the "Hudson Jogger" section to see where I gained lots of styling ideas. I'll be adding to the pinboard over the next month or so as I continue to sew and style these Pinterest-inspired looks!
Side Note: Be sure to read to the end about the three different v-neck tees I made and how the different types of knit fabric changed the fit and overall look of the top.
I saw this super chic yet comfortably styled gal on Pinterest and immediately knew I could re-create the look with three super basic patterns. For the cardigan I used the M4M Darcey (you may recognize it from my fall capsule wardrobe). For the shirt, I sewed up the Classic Tee from Love Notions in a slinky white knit from Joann. My first attempt at pants in 2019 was the Hudson Pants from True Bias in a stretch twill from Joann.
I love this outfit for a few reasons: 1. I feel super put together. Like super chic, super sophisticated and that I am not "just a mom." 2. These pants are basically pjs which means I can wear them literally ALL day long. To bed, to school drop off, to work, and then back to bed. 3. This outfit can transition throughout the seasons simply by changing the shoes and the layers. Such great staple pieces added to my wardrobe!
The second classic tee I made was with this thick, interlock knit from Cloud 9 Organics. I paired it with my go-to jean jacket and my new platform tennies (both from TJ Maxx). On a typical day, this is more of the momiform that I sport.
And for my last Classic Tee & Joggers ensemble…I like to call this the "third day hair" look…you know when you get a few days in on not washing your hair and you just need a hat to make things better again! I went for a side knot of this Classic Tee sewn in AGF jersey knit.
All three looks are easy, comfortable and can transition from season to season. I love adding practical, staple pieces to my handmade wardrobe that still help me to feel stylish and put together.
I thought it was interesting to see a side-by-side of the three tees and how the different types of knit changed the drape, fit and overall look of the tee. The white fabric being the thinnest, slinkiest knit meant it fit bigger and draped away from my body more. The light grey was the thickest, less stretchy knit and that caused it to bit a stiffer and more boxy look. The dark grey was the middle of the the three knits with slight drape but still a bit of substance. When shopping for knit, it's important to consider the properties of the particular knit and how it will effect the way your garment fits and hangs on your body.
Thanks for reading about my Classic Tee & Joggers sew! You can always see more behind the scenes, progress pics and hear about my sewing plans by watching my instastories and scrolling my feed on Instagram.
What tee/jogger combo did you like the most? I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments below!
Next Post SewMyStyle: My First Handmade Activewear!
Great job! They all look super cute, my favorite would be the cardigan/white tee combo. I have been eyeing the Hudson pattern for a while, now I am off to get it!!
I'm so glad it brought you encouragement and motivation to go for the Hudson's! It's a great sew!!!
You are the sweetest!!! Thank you, dear friend!


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"The Grain Divide" Documentary Advances Discussion of a Grain Revival, Including in New York State
Intersection, People December 9, 2014
STORY BY Claire Brown
Sliced white bread has transitioned through myriad different roles in the American psyche. Popularized as a response to perceived food safety concerns in locally produced baked bread (check out this 1950s Wonderbread commercial: "as much vitamin B-1 as fried liver!") the mass-produced staple food has been positioned as a symbol of progress, an emblem of suburban middle-class Nixon-era inflexibility and, most recently, a symbolic reference to lower-class "irresponsible" food choices (for a fascinating in-depth subway ride history of the food, listen to this episode of 99% Invisible).
But while white bread has been used and analyzed as a cultural trope for the past half century, white flour has escaped the limelight. It hasn't been popularly villainized like corn and mass-produced meat, yet phrases like "grain revival" have started to enter the food and agriculture lexicon. Whole wheat bread is still positioned as the health-conscious alternative to its white counterpart, but this white/wheat dichotomy proves false as soon as we expand our thinking to consider more than one variety of wheat and other grains entirely.
"The Grain Divide," a forthcoming documentary chronicling the history of grains and our current agricultural and culinary landscape, draws attention to our problematic grain consumption and seeks to "rebuild the foundation of food." The film features an impressive lineup of big names in food writing, baking and farming including Michael Pollan, Dan Barber and Sean Brock and is based on the idea that the farm to table movement left out grains entirely.
We're looking forward to the premiere of the documentary (look for it in January) and its announcement prompted us to revisit our 2010 article about local grains in this region. We recently spoke with June Russell, director of Greenmarket's Regional Grains Project, about New York's emerging "grain shed," bakers versus distillers and the effects of the Scandinavian food trend on New York agriculture.
According to Russell, there has been a huge increase in grain production in this region since 2010. The number of farms growing grain on a commercial scale has increased from 3 to 19, and three malting facilities have opened across the state. Local millers have increased their production to accommodate a wholesale scale and the infrastructure necessary for supporting a profitable grain system is coming together.
Yet grain growers in this region still face many challenges when it comes to converting land for grain production. For example, growers who want to transition from feed grain to food-grade grain have to pass rigorous testing inspections. Imagine potentially waiting multiple seasons before weather patterns facilitate a quality crop that can pass inspection for human and/or animal consumption — it's risky.
Furthermore, the grains that grow best in this region are not necessarily the same grains that bakers and consumers are most familiar with. American bakers have baked with white flour for generations, and convincing established bakeries to incorporate local grains into their vocabulary is challenging. Varying protein and gluten levels in local grains cause them to act differently from white flour and a significant amount of research and development is involved in any bakery's transition toward using New York grain (to help bridge the gap between white flour and regional grain, the Regional Grains Project has held many classes, consultations, and workshops to introduce bakers to new methods).
In New York, regional grains have had the most success in new bakeries, small-scale bakeries and restaurants that have brought their bread programs in-house. Because bakeries operate on razor-thin profit margins, many established institutions simply lack the time and money to learn about new and finicky ingredients. Some restaurants are willing to buy grains at a high price point because they understand that supporting local grains now paves the way for a mainstream grainshed in the future. The Nordic foods movement has also turned the spotlight onto rye, and New York farmers have trouble keeping up with the demand for this grain.
Local distillers and brewers also have a significant stake in regional grains production. Russell described the advent of local distilleries as a "godsend," explaining that distilleries value grains that exhibit characteristics completely opposite from baking grains. For example, desirable weather produces grains with high protein, which is ideal for baking bread. Conversely, a bad weather season will produce low-protein grains, which are actually better for distilleries. Distilleries, then, are able to provide a market for low-protein grains in sub-par seasons. Distilleries and breweries also tend to have better funding than bakeries, and they are able to buy regional grain at the price point it currently demands.
Although regional grain production has grown by leaps and bounds in the last five years, it's still unclear how grain-growing can remain economically viable in the long term. Consumers, bakers and farmers still have a long way to go in terms of figuring out how to grow, sell and cook "alternative" grains like spelt and emmer. But increased awareness through documentaries like "The Grain Divide" coupled with the superhuman efforts of people like Russell give us hope for a complex and successful regional New York grainshed.
Tags: Dan Barber, June Russell, Michael Pollan, Regional Grains Project, The Grain Divide
Claire Brown
Claire is the Associate Digital Editor at Edible Manhattan and Edible Brooklyn. When she's not writing about food, she can often be found leading tours at the Union Square Greenmarket.
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This CSK player signs for another T20 team
in Cricket, Indian Cricket, Indian Cricket News, IPL
Xtra Time Web Desk: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran leg spinner Imran Tahir has signed for English county side Surrey. The 40 year old Tahir will take part in Vitality Blast which is the domestic T20 league of England. The purple cap holder of the recently concluded Indian Premier League will be gthe second overseas cricketer for the county after Australian ODI captain Aaron Finch.
The veteran spinner has been named in the Proteas squad for the upcoming World Cup and will join up with the Surrey squad following the completion of his nation's involvement in the World Cup before the Club's opening match at Essex on Friday 19th July.
The South African was the standout bowler in this year's Indian Premier League; taking 26 wickets, the most in the competition, as his Chennai Super Kings ended runners-up.
Tahir has extensive experience in T20 cricket around the world having also played in the Pakistan Super League, Caribbean Premier League, Mzansi Super League & Bangladesh Premier League as well as six previous campaigns in the English domestic tournament.
Upon signing for Surrey, Tahir said: "I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. That's how I see the chance to play with one of the most talented playing groups in county cricket."
Surrey Director of Cricket Alec Stewart said: "Imran is a proven match winner and with his vast experience of international, county and franchise cricket will be a huge asset to us."


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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
For the benefit of business. For the benefit of Russia.
Through government services
Contact the technical support service of the RF CCI web services:
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The President of the Chamber Met with the Italian Ambassador
Vice President of the Chamber Hosted the Agricultural Delegation of Iran
Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Vladimir Padalko met on Friday, December 24, with a delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Deputy Minister of Agricultural Jihad Mohammad Mehdi Borumandi. During the conversation, which had a lively and frank character on the problems of bilateral trade, the sides expressed their readiness to remove the barriers that arise. This, in particular, concerned the restrictions imposed by Rospotrebnadzor on the supply of certain types of agricultural goods from Iran. "We need to exchange standards and give the regulatory authorities an opportunity to be guided by them and no longer raise this issue," said Vladimir Padalko. The Iranian representative said that his side is fully prepared for the exchange of standards between supervising bodies. The opinion was expressed to use more actively the sea route when delivering goods from Iran to Russia. The Iranian side offered to invest in the construction of a port in Makhachkala (Dagestan), which could receive supplies from Iran. "The shipment of goods by sea should be our priority," Iranian officials said. They also discussed the obstacles arising during the transit of Iranian goods to Russia through Azerbaijan. An increase in trade between Russia and Iran was noted, which in January-September amounted to $ 2.9 billion. Agriculture plays an important role in the development of bilateral cooperation, stressed Vladimir Padalko. The deputy minister called Russia a "friendly and neighboring country", relations with which are gaining new development, especially now, when a new cabinet of ministers has come to power in Iran and a new president has been elected. The Iranian official noted the high quality of agricultural products of his country, thanks to the natural conditions. "The peculiarity of Iran is such a geographical latitude that allows not to use pesticides," the deputy minister said. According to him, the color and taste of the products are at the highest level. Mohammad Mehdi Borumandi expressed regret over the restrictions imposed by Rospotrebnadzor on the supply of Iranian agricultural products to Russia, primarily red pepper. In this regard, the Iranian representative suggested inviting an inspection, which could check the quality of the manufactured products on the spot. The deputy minister stressed that the Iranian side is striving to overcome these obstacles as soon as possible, and also expressed interest in Russian investments. The Iranian side made a proposal to hold a meeting of representatives of the Chambers of Commerce of the two countries, where it would be possible to study the requirements of Russian laws for the supplied products, including vegetables and fruits, and develop a plan for joint trade. In this regard, Vladimir Padalko suggested that such meetings-seminars be devoted to training of Iranian entrepreneurs in the correct execution of customs and other Russian documents, in particular, accompanying certificates. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council Vladimir Obydenov expressed his readiness to participate in solving emerging problems. He noted the contribution of the Council not only to the search for trade partners for business, but also to the growth of trade between the two countries. Vladimir Obydenov expressed the opinion that the only obstacle to the council's activities is the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was attended by deputies of the Iranian Majlis, employees of the Iranian Embassy in Russia. By Peter Cheremushkin, Press Service of the Chamber
The Regional Office of the Chamber in ASEAN Opened in Jakarta
On December 21, at the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, was opened a regional office of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The presentation of the opening was held by videoconference, which was moderated from Moscow by the Vice President of the Chamber Vladimir Padalko. Sergey Katyrin, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, addressed the participants of the video conference with a welcoming speech. In his address, he called the opening of a representative office of the Chamber in the region a deliberate, verified and timely step that corresponds with the development of the global economy. "The vector of business activity in the world is shifting towards Asia and, at the same time, the economic importance of the top ten countries is growing. It is in Southeast Asia where production, trade, financial-investment and logistics routes intersect, decisions that are significant for the global economics are made," Sergey Katyrin said. Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobyova, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to ASEAN Alexander Ivanov, Head of the Committee for Relations with Russia and the CIS of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (CADIN) Dadit Ratam also addressed the participants in the opening ceremony. The participants were addressed by the regional representative of the Chamber in the ASEAN Vitaly Stogov, the trade representative of Russia in Indonesia Sergey Rossomakhov, the director of the department for market integration of the ASEAN Secretariat Le Quang Lan. The speakers spoke about the development of trade and economic ties between the Russian and business circles of the ASEAN countries, as well as the prospects for interaction with Indonesia. The activity of the Representative Office will be aimed at rendering assistance to the members of the Russian Chamber in the development of relations with foreign partners in the ASEAN countries. By Peter Cheremushkin, Press Service of the Chamber
Vice President Padalko: The CIS Chambers Have Proven Their Special Role Over the 30 Years
"Over the past thirty years, the Chamber of Commerce has retained its function and developed into a powerful structure that provides services to entrepreneurs." This was stated by the vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Vladimir Padalko, speaking at the meeting of the heads of the chambers of the CIS countries on December 17 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the chairmanship of the Republic of Belarus in the CIS. "It is gratifying to note our unity," said the Vice President of the Chamber, addressing the conference participants via video communication. In general, the statistics showed the resilience of the CIS economies to external shocks. The volume of trade in the Commonwealth increased by almost 27 percent in the first half of the year. In the first nine months of this year, trade between Russia and the CIS countries amounted to 67.6 billion US dollars and increased by 28 percent. Vladimir Padalko called on the heads of the chambers of commerce and industry of the CIS countries to establish closer cooperation in the International Federation of Chambers of Commerce and work in this organization all together. He also asked to support Russia's application for holding the EXPO-2030 exhibition in Moscow. The vice-president of the Russian Chamber noted the increasing role of Business Councils in cooperation between countries, calling them a comprehensive toolkit. He said that the Russian side is ready to share best practices in the development of public services markets. Vladimir Padalko proposed to popularize the activities of the chambers of the CIS countries and expand the collection published by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation on the industrial potential of Russia, adding there the CIS countries. The meeting, chaired by the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Belarus Vladimir Ulakhovich, was devoted to summing up the results of the integration processes that have taken place over the past 30 years. The chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan Adham Ikramov, acting Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Armenia Karen Ivanov, Chairman of the Board of the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan Ayan Erenov, Senior Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic Roman Kasymov, Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova Natalia Kalenik, First Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic Industrial Chamber of the Republic of Tajikistan Nasim Anvarov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan Dovletgeldi Rejepov. By Peter Cheremushkin, Press Service of the Chamber
The Annual Forum "VI Russian-Singapore Business Dialogue"
The annual forum "VI Russian-Singapore Business Dialogue" was held on December 17 by the Russian-Singapore Business Council (RSBC) with the support of the State Corporation "Rostech". The forum was opened by Nikolay Volobuev, Chairman of the Russian-Singapore Business Council. He noted that, despite the limitations associated with the pandemic, a communication format has been found that allows discussing pressing problems and determining the vector of movement in cooperation between Russian and Singaporean business circles. Nikolai Volobuev recalled that the Council was created 12 years ago on the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and the State Corporation "Rostech" for the development of economic, political and cultural contacts, in order to increase the volume of trade in high-tech products between the EAEU and ASEAN. Mr.Volobuev noted that these days in Singapore, for the third time, the Week of Russian Cinema, organized by the Council, is being held with great success, which shows the growth of interest in Russian culture in the region. And thanks to cultural contacts, trust in each other in business is also strengthened. The Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia Vladimir Padalko agreed with this statement, emphasizing that it is the richest culture that distinguishes Russia, it brings together and allows solving the most complex issues of the development of bilateral relations. According to the Vice President of the Chamber, Russian-Singaporean business ties are developing. Thus, according to the results of 3 quarters of 2021, the growth of mutual trade turnover amounted to more than 40%, Russian exports increased by 58%, and Singapore's imports to Russia - by 8.7%. Mr. Padalko stressed that among all 76 business councils at the Chamber and the Council takes one of the leading places. The business dialogue was held in a mixed format through a teleconference - at the site of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation in Moscow and at the Center for Foreign Promotion of Russian High-Tech Companies and Presentation of Investment Projects of the RSBC in Singapore. The meeting was attended by representatives of large and medium-sized enterprises, investment funds, public and scientific organizations, heads of state bodies and municipal authorities, representatives of Russian regions, countries of Southeast Asia and the European Union. A cooperation agreement was signed between the ANO Consortium Medical Technology, the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO RAN) and the ASEAN Center at MGIMO of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then there were plenary sessions on a wide range of topics, within the framework of which there were presentations of investment projects of Russian regions and targeted Asian funds, a technology fair, cultural and educational parts, as well as a meeting of the youth section. The business dialogue was streamed online: https://youtu.be/Eromuq3p76Q Press Service of the Chamber
The President of the Chamber Met with His Mongolian Counterpart
The Chamber hosted a meeting between the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin and the President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia Otgondavaa Amartuvshin. The conversation took place on December 17 at the sidelines of the official visit of Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh to Russia. At his opening remarks Sergei Katyrin expressed confidence that the official visit of the President of Mongolia was successful. And the chambers of commerce and industry will have to contribute to the further development of economic ties between the two countries. "Traditionally, we will focus on interregional ties. They really give a great return - contracts are concluded, joint projects are implemented, interaction between companies is being established. Moreover, we must first of all help small and medium-sized companies find each other," said Sergey Katyrin. According to him, one should not forget about exhibition activities. The subsidiary organization of the Russian Chamber - Expocentre - is quickly restoring the volume of its work and is opened to new projects. Otgondavaa Amartuvshin confirmed that the interaction of the chambers of commerce and industry plays an important role in expanding economic ties between the two countries. One of the largest joint projects in the near future is the holding of the United Trade and Economic Forum of Russia, China and Mongolia. Its main theme will be the expansion of the economic corridor between the three countries, including the development of gas pipeline infrastructure, roads and railways. The forum is scheduled to be held next year in Mongolia. Another topical issue is the training of the staff of the chamber, who are engaged in international trade and foreign economic activity. The pandemic has shown, Otgondavaa Amartuvshin admitted, that Mongolia has lagged behind in this area. The closure of its borders by the country's main trading partner, China, forced Mongolia to reconsider its work in the markets of other countries. Another aspect of the joint work of chambers of commerce and industry is the development of trade and economic ties between Mongolia and the border regions of Russia. And here it is important to resume the project to create a joint laboratory for the examination of Mongolian goods. This would help promote products from the country on the Russian market, Otgondavaa Amartuvshin emphasized. The President noted that the Chamber is ready to support Mongolian counterparts, for instance, to accept Mongolian colleagues for training. It is only necessary to decide in what areas and where the training will take place. One of the options is that an internship can also be carried out in regional Chambers, which actively cooperate with Mongolia. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Chamber of Mongolia Tumenjargal Duuren, Chairman of the Chamber of the Republic of Tyva Ayas Monge, Director of the Department of External Relations of the Chamber of Russia Alexander Kopkov. Press Service of the Russian Chamber
Vice President of the Chamber Endorsed the Activities of the Russia-Serbia Business Council
The session was attended by the members of Russian business community, who spoke about their work in Serbia and their plans.
Business Council "Russia-Nigeria" Approved the Work Plan for the Next 2022
A meeting of the Russia-Nigeria Business Council was held at the Chamber
Vice President of the Chamber Met with the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization
The Chamber is Prepared to Take an Active Part in Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in the Black Sea region
The Head of the Chamber Held a Conversation with the Ambassador of South Korea
The Ambassador Lee Sok Bae said that bilateral trade between Russia and South Korea is recovering at a high rate after the recession caused by the coronavirus epidemic
Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Kiriyenko Appreciated the Work of the Chamber
On December 3, in the Moscow Manege, at the International Forum of Civil Participation #MYVMESTE, an off-site, open meeting of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation on sustainable business development, corporate social responsibility and volunteering took place. It was attended by the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Sergey Kiriyenko, President of the Chamber Sergei Katyrin, Vice President of the Chamber Maxim Fateev, Director of the Regional Development Department of the Chamber Ilya Zubkov, as well as members of the Council, guests and participants of the # MYVMESTE Forum. In his opening remarks, Sergei Kiriyenko emphasized that the Chamber is fulfilling important tasks for the state and thanked the members of the Council for the work carried out and the initiative shown. Sergei Kiriyenko noted that the situation with the pandemic has once again confirmed: in the modern world, business efficiency is largely determined not only by financial results, but also by its social mission, the ability to influence the pressing problems of society. Many companies are already actively integrating sustainable development goals into their business strategies, and sustainable development and social responsibility are becoming the basis for the long-term operation of the business, he stressed. Global challenges (including environmental degradation, climate change, rapid technological renewal) place new demands on government institutions, international organizations and business, including the non-profit sector. Business today is fully responsible for what the world will be like tomorrow and what the next generations will face, says the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation. According to Sergei Kiriyenko, "we are faced with the task of not only reconfiguring individual management and production processes, but also forming a new business and social culture, the development of which is based not on competition, but on effective cooperation". The companies whose representatives are represented on the Council have unique expertise and have something to share, I am sure the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, this is the strength of such public platforms as the Council. In his speech, Sergey Katyrin recalled that since 2017, the social responsibility of the CCI has been enshrined in the Standard of its activities. In 2020, the Chamber held 627 charitable events, in 2021 - more than 450. In the fall, we developed a system of indicators and conducted an internal audit of the contribution that the system of chambers of commerce and industry makes to the achievement of sustainable development goals, assessed which products and services of the Chamber to a greater extent can contribute to the effective integration of the sustainable development agenda into the Russian business environment, said head of the Chamber. According to Sergei Katyrin, the task of the Chamber is to expand the tools used to achieve these goals, help choose the most effective ways and formats for their implementation, and share best practices. A methodological guide has already been developed to help territorial Chambers and entrepreneurs, so that they can figure out which processes and indicators of their internal activities are correlated with the ESG agenda and with what parameters and topics it makes sense to work in the first place. It is important for the Chamber system to focus on those areas where our expertise and resources are strong, where we can provide real assistance to businesses in ESG transformation, the head of the Chamber noted. In conclusion, Sergey Katyrin made a proposal to the members of the Council and heads of large Russian and international companies to involve regional divisions in projects and initiatives of the Chamber and the Council. Further, new initiatives of the Council were presented by Irina Arkhipova, Director for Corporate Relations and Sustainable Development of Coca-Cola HBC Russia, Chairperson of the Council's Commission for Business Practices for SDGs and Yulia Alekseeva, Head of the Social Development Department of Russian Railways, Chairperson of the Development of Corporate Volunteering Commission Council. The meeting was chaired by Tatyana Terentyeva, Chairman of the Council, Deputy General Director for Human Resources of the Rosatom Corporation. Press Service of the Chamber
The Vice President of the Chamber Met with the Ambassador of Montenegro
Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation Vladimir Padalko met on December 6 with the Ambassador of Montenegro to Moscow Milorad Šćepanović. Both sides noted that the current state of bilateral relations is not in the best shape and does not meet the needs of our countries. Vladimir Padalko said that trade is at a low level and business contacts have come to naught. "Of course, this is not in the interests of the entrepreneurs of the two countries," he stressed. "Good relations have been preserved between our peoples, but this is not enough to restore cooperation at a normal level," stressed the Vice President of the Chamber, positively assessing the aspiration of the head of the diplomatic mission of Montenegro to improve bilateral relations. Montenegrin Ambassador Milorad Šćepanović said that his government is ready to start normalization process. "There is a strong political will on our part to renew our contacts in order to make the necessary contribution to our relations," the Ambassador said, noting an important role of chambers of commerce in this process. Milorad Šćepanović drew attention to the importance of developing economic relations. Tourism from Russia to Montenegro can be considered a priority in this sense. "Tourism from Russia to Montenegro is in the first place among our economic ties," he said. "This year the season was better than last, and last year it was simply disastrous due to the coronavirus pandemic," the diplomat emphasized. He also noted the importance of such an industry as investment. "Russia is a constant investor in Montenegro,"- he noted, reminding that such firms as Lukoil and NOVATEK operate in his country. "Lukoil" operates a network of 11 of its own gas stations, occupying about 12% of the local motor fuel market. September 14, 2016 "daughter" of "NOVATEK" - "NOVATEK Montenegro D.V." and a subsidiary of the Italian company "Eni S.p.A" - "Eni Montenegro B.V." concluded a concession agreement with the government of Montenegro for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in four offshore blocks located in the Adriatic Sea. In April 2021, the consortium commenced drilling on the first of two planned wells. According to the Ambassador, the good tradition of relations between Russia and Montenegro requires to achieve more in the development of cooperation. In conclusion, Vladimir Padalko called the meeting held "an important starting point" for expanding business relations with Montenegro. By Peter Cheremushkin, Chamber Press Office
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The Chamber Hosted a Meeting of the Jury of the Prize "Philanthropist"
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, a meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Organizing Committee and the Jury of the "International Philanthropist Prize for Outstanding Achievements of Persons with Disabilities in the Field of Culture and Art" was held at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The meeting was chaired by the President of the Chamber, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Philanthropist Prize Sergey Katyrin. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Prize Organizing Committee, Chairman of the All-Russian Society of Disabled People, State Duma Deputy Mikhail Terentyev, Chairman of the Prize Jury, President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, founder of the Philanthropist Foundation Gennady Anichkin. The meeting summed up the results of the XI competition for laureates of the Philanthropist Prize and launched a new competition, which will end on August 17, 2023, on the day of the 35th anniversary of the All-Russian Society of Disabled People. According to Sergei Katyrin, the date for summing up the results of the new competition was not chosen by chance: the All-Russian Society of Disabled People is one of the largest public organizations that has done a lot for people with disabilities. The award ceremony of the laureates of the XI stage of the competition took place on May 27, 2021 at the MIA "Russia Today". Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the date had to be shifted - previously, the final of the award was held in even years. At the same time, some innovations were approved at a meeting at the Chamber. Thus, new members were added to the Board of Trustees and the Jury. Among them are the editor-in-chief of the publishing house "Argumenty i Fakty" Igor Chernyak, rector of the Institute of Contemporary Art Irina Sukholet, head of the representative office in Moscow of the Taipei-Moscow Coordination Commission for Economic and Cultural Cooperation Ken Zhong Yun, theater, film and stage actor Oleg Akulich. An important point - the award has a new nomination "Philanthropists and Patrons". It will be awarded to business representatives for providing charitable and sponsorship assistance to people with disabilities and public organizations. The nomination has no monetary reward. The form for accepting applications for participation in the competition has also changed. The emphasis will be on accepting applications electronically. This will allow the jury members to more objectively evaluate the creative works of the award nominees. It is important, noted Gennady Anichkin, that in 2023 the amount of monetary remuneration to the laureates will increase, noted Gennady Anichkin. Last time the winners received 75 thousand rubles for the first place, 50 thousand for the second, and 35 thousand rubles for a special prize. The Philanthropist Prize is awarded to people with disabilities for excellence in culture and the arts. The history of the project began in 1996, when the birth of the world's first international award for people with disabilities was announced at the forum of the Russian Youth Chamber. On May 27, 2000, the first presentation ceremony took place at the Novaya Opera Theater. In just two decades, more than 10 thousand people with disabilities from 36 countries of the world and Russia took part in the competition for the Prize, 470 applicants became its laureates. Press Service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Home > Topic > IP-IT law > Windows Update Delivery (Windows 10) in violation of the cookie law?
Tweakers.net has reported on a new function in Windows 10 whereby users' computers are (or can be) used for storing and disseminating updates. The question is how this function relates to the legislation usually referred to as the cookie law.
has given consent for this.
is strictly necessary in order to provide the information society service requested by the subscriber or user or – provided this has little or no consequences for the privacy of the particular subscriber or user – to obtain information about the quality or effectiveness of the information society service provided.
The cookie law could just as easily be called the "spyware law" or, more generally, the "boss of one's own computer law". In that context, for example, see also the case concerning DollarRevenue spyware.
This does sound (a lot) like "storing or securing access to information on a user's peripheral equipment via an electronic communication network" as referred to in the "cookie law".
Delivery Optimization is turned on by default for all editions of Windows 10.
I find this difficult to reconcile with the requirement of prior consent from the law cited above. Perhaps it is stated in the licensing conditions – which I have not yet scrutinised – but as a rule, the ACM believes reporting it there is in any event too "hidden".
At first glance the situation also does not seem to me to fall under the exception for functional storage. Disseminating updates via consumers' computers is, after all, not strictly necessary. Microsoft could also itself buy in more server capacity for this dissemination. Furthermore, the consumer did not request this.
These are just first impressions. Perhaps I am overlooking something, if so then it will no doubt soon be pointed out by other bloggers. Should the reasoning above hold up, however, I am curious to see whether the ACM will address the matter (perhaps in cooperation with other European regulators).
Furthermore, the question arises of whether this involves the (unlawful) use of computer capacity, as in the XS4ALL/Abfab case. For the rest, the question will likewise be whether consent has been requested in a legally valid manner.


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(Initial ___________) 3. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION AND DEPOSIT - Client authorizes Tech-Go to process credit card vouchers in client's name and pay for all charges incurred under the terms and conditions of this agreement. Client has read contract, understands and agrees with all terms and conditions and indicates so by completing the on-line application and signing this rental agreement. Client authorizes charges of replacement values listed in this agreement as well as applicable rental fees, usage, shipping, etc.. Any deposits charges in excess of final invoice amount are refundable (minus all invoice charges) when the equipment is returned in good working condition and final billing is available (typically within 90 days of receipt of Equipment). Prior to dispensing the phone, the following deposits per unit will be charged on the provided credit card with details on order form: $200 to $300 deposit for Basic Handheld, $300 to $500 for Executive handheld, $500 to $1,000 for High Quality Voice and Slow Data, and $3,000 for High Quality Voice and Fast Data. These charges will be considered equipment and service deposit and Client's charges will be netted against this deposit typically within 90 days after the equipment is received at Tech-Go's offices. Additional services or equipment or longer rentals may incur additional deposits as detailed on order form. All charges will be totaled and deducted from deposit and balance will be charge to provided credit card or refunded via check.
(Initial ___________) 4. BILLING - Charges including rental, usage, shipping, and tax can be due and payable anytime during or after the rental period. Client agrees to pay applicable rental charges and any other applicable fees (such as but not limited to shipping and usage minimums) in advance prior to shipment to Client's designated shipping address. Interim billing may be arranged on rentals more than 30 days. If not, usage can be billed weekly for daily or weekly rental charge at the contracted rate plus an estimated rate of minimum minutes for the plan selected by the Client on the on-line order form. Use of credit, prepaid/debit or any type of calling cards to make international or domestic long distance calls will also incur cellular airtime charges at the contracted per minute rate indicated on this agreement. Client's submission of order and signed rental agreement is Client's acceptance of rental and related rental, usage, shipping, tax and other charges. Charges placed on credit card are considered non-refundable charges although Client's final total charges will be netted against all credit card charges and charged or credited to Client's card as appropriate. Final invoicing and charges or credit are expected to be completed within 90 days after the rental unit is received by Tech-Go to insure complete billing although Client will be billed on a delayed basis for any charges Tech-Go becomes aware of after our final billing. All clients subject to final credit card billing. Under no circumstances will Client be granted credit for unused airtime or early return of equipment or non-use by customer. Clients must notify Tech-Go if credit card is lost or stolen and provide replacement credit card number for billing. All charges due immediately unless Tech-Go provides House account terms which are net 10 days. Any delayed payment may incur finance charges of 2% monthly (24% annum) until Tech-Go receives full payment. Client's miscellaneous charges: return check charge $50, credit card reversal charge $50. Client agrees to pay all costs incurred in recovering equipment or collecting moneys owed Tech-Go including reasonable attorney's fees, collection fees, court costs, interest and other equitable relief a court deems appropriate. Invoice charges are subject to Taxes at prevailing rates - currently 7%.
(Initial ___________) 5. PHONE RENTAL RATES - Promotional Rates may be lower and take precedence over the following Regular Rates with your receipt page as proof of Promotional Rates. Rates are as follows (promo rates apply if offered on order form): Basic Handheld for $50 a week or $150 a month, promo rates $39/wk or $117/mo. Executive Handheld for $100 a week or $300 a month, promo rates $80/wk or $240/mo. Both Handheld rental rates do not include other charges such as shipping, minimum airtime as noted on online order form, taxes, other services. High Quality Voice and Slow data for $100 per week or $300 a month. High Quality Voice and Fast Data for $450 a week or $1250 a month. As of 02-15-09, rental period is calculated day after shipment through day provided accepted into the Fedex system using the Tech-Go return Fedex label. If customer ships using different method, than rental ends day equipment is received in our warehouse. Any days in excess of the selected rental period are billed at a pro-rated daily rate. Returns that are shipped back late as provided on the Client's order form are billed at 150% of rental rate times number of days late.
(Initial ___________) 6. WIRELESS PHONE USAGE - is based upon carrier bill and can take 90 days to process. No credit given for dropped, static, incomplete or busy calls. Client agrees payment of usage charges will not be withheld pending receipt of call detail. Although quoted rates on order form and Customer's receipt page include international usage and roaming to any landline (terrestrial) or cellular destination throughout the world or to another satellite phone using the same service as the rented terminal; Exceptions: a) Calls made to any non-Tech-Go Satellite phone system (like on a cruise ship to a person's room) other than that used by the rental phone provided by Tech-Go will be billed at other networks rates. b) Rates to landlines and cell phones at airtime rates listed on order form. Calls made to numbers that incur direct additional charges (900, 976, 411, etc.) are billed at 125% of the cost billed to Tech-Go and will be itemized to Client will call detail. Phone usage rates and applicable minimums are detailed on order form. Although Meter reading denomination provides an estimate of usage, Carrier detail is used for accurate billing. Minutes are rounded up and calculated by Carriers in the following way: A) Starting when phone number is dialed until the call is terminated, B) when you accept the call until the call is terminated, or C) length of time a caller spends leaving a message if Handheld satellite product is selected. Basic and Executive Handheld phones have a USA access number, then the caller enters the satellite unit number. Hi-quality voice units have a USA access number, then the caller enters the satellite unit number and passcode. Tech-Go assumes all equipment is in good working condition unless we hear otherwise from the client at the beginning of the rental period and Tech-Go confirms problem with Client directly.
(Initial ___________) 7. SERVICE - Although wireless signal coverage is extensive, it is not continuous worldwide. Unit requires line-of-site to the entire sky and worldwide coverage is estimated at 100% for Iridium Handhelds, and 98% of the surface of the planet for Inmarsat. Tech-Go uses satellite carrier(s) and makes no warranty, express or implied, as to merchantability, fitness of equipment for a particular purpose, call quality or usefulness of wireless phone service. Quality of wireless signal is extremely dependent on amount of sky that is viewable as well as satellite network quality. Along with potential incorrect use (i.e.: next to a building/obstruction), the Iridium system (a low earth orbiting satellite constellation) has inherent flaws and anomalies that can create dropped calls of either voice or data nature. Dropped calls will not be credited. Please consult with a sales representative for more details. Client must learn use of equipment and test equipment and service before leaving for destination to ensure proper operation and Client understanding of equipment use, and Tech-Go will verify this testing using call detail records provided by service provider phone bills. Customer must test all equipment and notify Tech-Go about any equipment problems or missing equipment on date of receipt or customer is liable for damaged and/or missing equipment and rental (including airtime) for entire rental period on order form. If Client wishes assistance on use of equipment or service, Client must contact Tech-Go immediately. If Tech-Go does not hear from client at beginning of problem period and/or Client does not perform testing before leaving for destination, Client agrees that all equipment and service is working and all charges remain valid and approved by Client. Client agrees to work in tandem with Tech-Go including providing Tech-Go details of problems, time necessary to troubleshoot and determine solution, and alternative contact number is needed or Customer waives all requests for credit.
(Initial ___________) 8. EQUIPMENT LOSS/DAMAGE - Client must notify Tech-Go immediately if equipment is lost or stolen. Lost or stolen equipment during client's rental period, regardless of circumstances, must be reimbursed by Client to Tech-Go at the full amount listed on info sheet. Two types of damage protection are offered on order form, and if selected, equipment must still be returned for evaluation. In all instances, client agrees to pay rental charges and usage until written notification of loss is received by Tech-Go and replied by Tech-Go (email is acceptable). In all cases, client is responsible for all usage charges billed to phone up to and including date Tech-Go received written notice from client of equipment loss and serial number is deactivated by carrier. Missing equipment returned after seven days of claim of loss will incur the greater of 20% restocking charge, equipment rental rate or $500 per unit minimum. If returned equipment appears broken due to misuse, a test and repair charge of up to $50.00 may be charged for inspection, testing and minor repairs required to return the Equipment to service. This charge will be payable at the end of this Agreement. If the terminal can not be repaired, the customer will be notified and will be responsible for the designated replacement cost of the terminal. Client charged replacement cost for damaged equipment or repair costs if repair is possible. If Client ships or requests shipping of phones in or out of the USA for any reason, Client accepts responsibility for the equipment and will pay the greater of rental rates or replacement cost if equipment is not returned for any reason including but not limited to shipping carrier or custom's loss or damage. Use of erratic power will damage equipment and this is of primary importance in countries where consistent power supply is not available where customer provided auxiliary power generator should be considered and may be required. In all cases of damaged or not returned equipment, Client authorizes Tech-Go to immediately charge replacement costs to provided credit card as follows: HANDHELD: Basic Handheld - $1000, Executive Handheld - $1495, Batteries - $200, Chargers- $150, Phone Manuals (if provided) - $20, Magnetic Mount Antennas - $150, Data Cables - $200, Prong adaptors - $15, velvet case - $15. NON-HANDHELD: High Quality Voice and Slow Data - $2700, High Quality Voice and Fast Data - $8,000. Batteries - $250, Chargers - $200, Phone Manuals - $40 (if provided), Data Cables - $50, Antenna Cables - $100, Prong adaptors - $15. Other Items: GPS - Handheld Portable for Hikers (shows waypoint and coordinates): $200, GPS - Vehicle USA Portable with Nationwide maps and points of interest - $450, GPS - Vehicle European Portable with major city maps and points of interest - $750, Solar Panel for small devices - $200, Solar Panel for Laptop - $400, External Battery with 12-volt adaptor - $250, Laptop - $600, Portable LCD Projector - $1000, Shock and Water resistant digital camera with charger - $450, Portable DVD player with Worldwide compatibility - $200.
(Initial ___________) 9. EQUIPMENT SHIPPING & RETURN RATES AND TERMS - Client chooses shipping method and cost associated with delivery from on-line phone reservation form. Fedex is Tech-Go's designated carrier and Client is responsible for requesting delivery date with sufficient time to account for possible carrier delivery delay and learn operation of equipment PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Rental not voided by Fedex delays. Carrier delivery attempts not accepted by Client and Carrier shipping delays do not relieve Client's rental for entire contracted period. Orders submitted Monday through Friday must be received and processed by 3 pm EST deadline for same day processing. Orders received after the deadline will be processed the next day unless Tech-Go confirms order and shipment in writing which may also incur an additional $15 late processing fee. Regarding return, using enclosed Tech-Go airbill will end Client's rental as of date equipment is received by Fedex and moves towards Tech-Go's warehouse. If client uses their own return then rental is ended on day received by Tech-Go (Tech-Go's office in Atlanta, GA). Client is responsible for all equipment packaged properly and returned timely. Items not properly packed with protective materials (same or more material as when received) will incur the greater of a wear-and-tear charge of $69 Basic Handheld Satellite phone, $99 Executive Handheld Satellite phone or damaged costs listed in section 8 (if damaged). Should Client return equipment using means other than enclosed pre-assigned airbill, Client is liable for any equipment damage and daily rental charges while in transit. Changes in delivery service level at client's expense. If packed properly, damage during shipment will be claimed by Client directly to shipping carrier and Client will directly reimburse Tech-Go for damaged equipment at amount referenced in Equipment Loss/Damage section of this agreement.