Welcome to Bill's shave wiki.
I started shaving in the mid '70s. I would use my Dad's Super Adjustable after he went to work, I always thought I was sneaky about it and he was none the wiser. For my 15th or 16th birthday he gave me my own Super Adjustable and said now you won't be screwing my blades up all the time. Busted. He also gave me a red ball hot top, it snapped onto a standard Foamy can and dispensed wonderful warm lather.
The Trac II came out about this time too. Every cool kid had to have one, It was the first of many free razors to arrive in the mail. The early Trac II refused to rinse clean, repeated banging against the sink was required to clear it, resulting in less than spectacular shaves. To the trash it went fairly quick.
When I got to basic training it became clear a locker inspection was not going to be passed with a used razor, no matter how much time you put into detailing it the TI would find a microscopic bit of soap scum and fail the locker. A new Bic disposable every inspection day was the trick, so the Super Adjustable went bye-bye. I shaved with the Bics for a bit. At some point another Trac II showed up in the mail and I used it for a long time. Then the Mach 3 started arriving in the mail, I often wondered if Gillette was targeting military or if it was just dumb luck. We moved about 5 years ago, I found 8 Mach 3 handles in the bathroom drawers and know I didn't buy a single one, and I'm sure several were tossed out during other moves through the years too.
A few electrics came and went. I always liked the shave off a new electric, but never would replace the heads. After a couple years the razor burn would become noticeable and back to wet shaving I would go. Another Super Adjustable made a brief appearance, along with the Mach 3s that continually arrived in the mail. As long as the freebies kept coming I couldn't see spending money on razors. I also shaved only when I had to, never on a day off and not on a duty day if I thought I could slide by.
Through the years I frequently experimented with a brush and soap, usually Williams, sometimes Old Spice. Since this was pre-B&B or YouTube, I made the assumption you dropped the puck in a mug and attacked it with a wet brush. Mounds of lather soon followed, and this is still my preferred lather making method today. While they worked extremely well for me, shaving was a chore to get over and done with as quick as possible, so Foamy and Edge were my normal go to products.
After retiring from the USAF, a change to Law Enforcement had me shaving every day for 15 years. Hated every minute of it, kept swapping between a Mach 3 and a Norelco. A few years ago I caught Rick Harrison peddling the Micro Touch One on late night TV. Knowing better than to order off of any TV "call right now" commercial, I hit the internet to see what was available. A Parker 99R, TOBS Sandalwood, and a VDH boar were soon on the way, then a bit later I stumbled across the Badger and Blade. As they say, the rest is history.
Listed here are the items I use and my general impressions.
I am gonna get shot here, but I typically get a better shave from new razors than the vintage Gillette. About the only exceptions are the Super Adjustable and NEW. Fun to collect and try though. I am not a hoarder, I only have one of each of these. When I come across one in better condition I sell off, or PIF, the previous one. It irks me to see guys with 32 FatBoy razors, or whatever, stashed in a box while other folks can't get one.
DE89Lbl 2014 More aggressive than a Super Speed, but not as much as my Parker 99R.
DFS to BBS with ease.
Slim H2 2Q62 Like new. Great shaver, I like it better than a Fatboy.
Super Speed - 40s Black Tip W3 3Q51 Mild, but usable. Aluminum handle, lightweight.
R-41 Grande 2013 BBS every time!
Speed, very nice to use. If I am traveling and only taking one razor, this is it.
Jaws 2015 Heavy brass handle, Parker 24C head. Very nice, medium aggressive.
BBS with GSB every time!
Massage Bar 24-30s Like new, box, instructions, one NOS Kriss Kross blade left. Tried it, once.
Used a NOS Kriss Kross blade. Didn't finish.
Supposedly can use injector blades, I can't get one to stay put in it!
awkward to use. Very mild, BBS is doable, but requires effort.
After a few months in and out of use, it has clawed its way into the top 10.
1912 1920s Aggressive, but very smooth, easy BBS.
Compliments of Ben Franklin Hotel, Philadelphia.
Micromatic Clog Pruf 41+ Nickle, heavy wear, user grade. Very nice shaver.
Black Hawk 2016 Feather AC blades, super lightweight. Great shaver.
Injector "G1" 50-53 Very nice, clean red plastic case. Very user friendly, simple BBS.
Injector "I" 54-58 Took a while to master, now I really like it, milder than the "G1"
A master of straight razor shaving I am not, but I do enjoy the challenge.
Problem is not really the shaving, but the honing and maintaining the edge.
No one can roll off an edge like I can!
Gold Dollar 66 modern Modded for 2016 competition. Shaves pretty well.
Gold Dollar 208 modern Big and heavy, hones OK, shaves so-so. I have a couple I've modded.
a nice shave for the next 3-4 runs.
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum India Black pack, smooth and sharp. Hard to find.
Laser Ultra India Very nice first shave, fades fast after that. 2-3 max.
ones are far from great.
Merkur Super Germany I don't get the negative hype. Very nice 3 shaves and toss.
Personna Blue USA Maybe sharper than GSB, but not as smooth. 3-4 good shaves.
Rapira Stainless Russia Very nice, another one with a solid 3-4 shaves for me.
Rockwell Stainless ?? Swedish stainless. Feels like a Dorco. Lots of tugging, inconsistent.
Treet Platinum Pakistan I like these, not my #1, but very usable.
Voshkhod Teflon Russia Very nice. 4 good shaves or so.
Exchange Injector Platinum Chrome USA Made by ASR. Ten+ good shaves is the norm.
Feather AC Professional Japan Very nice, 7-10, sometimes a couple more, shaves before tossing.
appreciating their qualities. Still reach for a boar a couple mornings a week.
Synthetics are OK, but they tend to dribble water on my chest.
Custom Lignum Vitae Badger, Grade A Silvertip 22mm TGN knot, big, floppy, soft, too soft. Like using a mop.
Omega 10066 Boar 24x56 Decent brush, dedicated to my "smokey" soaps.
Rudy Vey Shavemac Finest Badger 23mm Sweet, great backbone.
days my face feels raw after a shave.
Art of Shaving Sandalwood Oil Very sticky - use LOTS of hot water. Works very well, aroma lingers all day.
my home made, not as think as AoS. Neither like nor dislike.
smell good the brain tells me it isn't good.
Arko Soap Everyone has to have some in the den.
Great Monday soap, lathers without effort.
Art of Shaving Lavender Cream Very nice, lots of great lather, very good scent.
Art of Shaving Lemon Cream Great lather, don't care for the scent, smells "artificial" or chemical to me.
Art of Shaving Sandalwood Cream Love it, lots of smell, lots of lather.
Art of Shaving Unscented Cream Great lather, blah to use.
Rum After Shave. Used about half the puck then lost it.
Barrister & Mann Seville Soap Very slick. Very thirsty. Great barbershop scent.
C.O. Bigelow Eucalyptus Cream Use it for travel. Proraso Green in a cream.
Captain's Choice 45th Parallel Soap Good stuff. Cherry almond scented.
Captain's Choice Bay Rum Soap Great soap, my favorite from the Captain, favorite Bay Rum hands down!
Captain's Choice Lime Soap Good stuff, low linger.
Captain's Choice North Soap Very soft, great scent, medium linger.
Captain's Choice Sandalwood Soap Great scent, great lather.
Captain's Choice Venture Soap Great scent, great lather. Aventus inspired.
Catie's Bubbles A Midnight Dreary Croap Nice, earthy smell. Low linger. Slick & nice.
Catie's Bubbles Glace Herbe Croap Faint menthol, faint scent, good lather though.
Catie's Bubbles La Terre Verte Croap Great stuff, love the scent. Medium linger.
Catie's Bubble Tactical Croap Fantastic shave, gun oil/solvent notes, lots of linger.
Cella Almond Croap Nice, great lather.
Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Soap Lousy lather - shower duty.
is not there. Usable, but that's all it has.
Dr. Bronner's Organic Soap A very thin, watery soap in a tube. Lathers OK, requires lots of water.
organic vegan with a good shave.
DR Harris Arlington Soap Classic hard English soap, a little light on the scent, very slick.
decent shave for whatever reason.
Kiss My Face Cool Mint Cream Decent lather, good scent, nice glide. Mix with Arko and kill a shave!
Kiss My Face Green Tee & Bamboo Cream Decent lather, so-so scent, nice glide. Mix with Arko and kill a shave!
Kiss My Face Lavender Cream Decent lather, good scent, nice glide. Mix with Arko and kill a shave!
Mitchell's Wool Fat Soap Great, mounds of creamy, thick lather.
Neutrogena Cream Lather less, OK for touchups.
Ogallala Bay Rum Soap Glycerin. Nice match to the splash, good lather & slickness.
Old Spice India Cream Little scent, nice lather.
Old Spice Shuton Soap Great stuff. Not much scent, but lots of slick, creamy, lather. Well worth finding. Was my favorite soap in the 80s.
Palmolive Classic Soap Works, not a favorite. Grated into a puck, still so-so.
Pre de Provence No. 63 Soap Hard milled French soap, great scent. great lather.
Proraso Green Croap Solid performer.
Razorock CC Bay Rum Soap Almost a croap, great scent, great lather.
Saint Charles Shave Oakmoss Lavendula Soap Mild scent, very nice lather.
Soap Commander Courage Soap Great scent, kind of peppery. Takes a lot of loading to get a decent shave.
Stirling Black Ice Soap High menthol, licorice scent. LOVE IT!!
Stirling Executive Man Soap Nice, very nice. Creed Aventus inspired.
Stirling Glacial, Lemon Chill Soap WOW!!! Tears while shaving, by third pass the face freeze is in full effect!
Stirling Glacial, Obsidian Soap WOW!!! Tears while shaving, by third pass the face freeze is in full effect!
added lanolin. Slick! Very nice pine scent too!
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Soap Blew through two samples, now have the 5.8oz jar. Green Irish Tweed inspired.
Tabac Soap Easy to make lots of creamy, thick lather. Smells like a barbershop to me.
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Soap Classic hard soap, great scent, good lather.
builds fast and slick. Great soap!
an Omega to it. Lather builds fast and slick. Great soap!
The Real Shave Co Scented Cream Love the scent, easy to lather.
Van Der Hagen Luxury Soap So-so. Love the scent, easy to lather.
hard long lasting. Reminds me of hard French soaps. Local veteran owned.
Victory Shaving Company Navigator Soap Tobacco and Bay Leaf. Very nice, easy to lather, very hard long lasting.
Weakest scent of the four I have, still very nice to use. Local veteran owned.
easy to lather, very hard long lasting. Reminds me of hard French soaps.
Fantastic scent, not your typical Sandalwood.
very hard long lasting. Reminds me of hard French soaps.
lot of musk there too, I don't smell it.
Sandalwood, Bergamot, Green Apple, Geranium. Great, strong scent.
average lathering, packaged in 2oz chew can, a little tough to load from.
cans, a little tough to load from.
Williams Soap Nothing shaves like it, lots and lots and lots of water, lather on the puck.
An aftershave has to have alcohol and some bite. I have a couple balms, rarely use them. I do use witch hazel on my entire face after a shave to help with breakouts from wearing a full-face CPAP mask each night. I can't remember the last time I used the alum block, never cared for the dry, scaly feeling it leaves me with.
Aqua Velva Ice Blue Splash The basic drugstore aftershave. Gotta always have a bottle on hand.
Aqua Velva Musk Splash Me likey, not an everyday scent though.
Art of Shaving Alum Don't like the dry, scaly feeling. Witch hazel is a better option for me.
Avon Blend 7 Splash Fougere, tobacco, leather. Bad combo.
Avon Leather Splash A classic leather aftershave. Good linger.
Avon Oland Splash Bay Rum meets Leather & Tobacco. Bam.
Avon Sure Winner Splash Not sure what it is supposed to clone? Very meh scent, no staying power. I can see why it was a short run.
Avon Tai Wind Splash Hai Karate clone. Decent scent, low linger.
Avon Wild Country Splash & Balm Long time Avon best selling scent for a reason.
better than the sum of the parts.
Captain's Choice 45th Parallel Splash Good stuff, cherry almond scent, low linger.
Captain's Choice Cat 'O Nine Tails Splash Yeah dog. Bay Rum with a kick, more than Ogallala!
Captain's Choice Lime Splash Very nice, needs to linger longer!
doTERRA Amavi Balm Low linger, great feel. EO of Buddha Wood, Melaleuca, Balsam Fir, Peppermint, and Litsea. A must try if you can find a doTERRA dealer.
Fine Accoutrements American Blend Splash Super, great feel. The barbershop scent I've been seeking!
Fine Accoutrements Platinum Splash Creed Aventus clone. Super, not over the top, good for low scent events.
Gillette Fusion Proglide Balm Boring, but feels good.
Masters Bay Rum Spalsh Meh. Low scent.
cowboy style bay rum, almost a veggie note. Great face feel.
nearly as potent as the straight Bay Rum.
Old Spice Splash Another long time drug store classic.
Pinaud Citrus Musk Splash Tolerable, wife really likes.
Pinaud Lime Sec Splash OK scent, needs to grow on me. Wife kinda likes it.
in distress, lumberjack tournament, etc. Not for the faint of heart.
Pinaud Virgin Island Bay rum Splash Big Bay Rum fan, this doesn't grab me.
Stirling British Leather Splash Meh. Low power, low leather scent, better leathers out there.
Stirling Executive Man Splash Creed Aventus clone. Nice scent, great feel. Low staying power.
Stirling Gatlinburg Splash Short scent life, unsure if I like or not.
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Splash Green Irish Tweed clone! NIce!
Stirling Texas on Fire Splash Pow! Over the top smoke, almost intolerable. However, after dry down a great fresh cut Cedar and campfire scent. Love it!
new ones have a very "sweet" note to them that turns me off.
Old Spice (vintage) Cologne Low power, good for work.
work well to tame the harness hair. I also had a rather bushy "western" style mustache, a little wax is needed to tame it, another new job caused the mustache to be trimmed.
Jun '17 - gone is the longer hair, still hate it, still can't control it. Back to growing the mustache a bit though.
Home made Mustache Wax 50/50 beeswax/coconut oil. Softer than Badger, easy to work in, light hold.
Brylcreem Pomade Mineral oil based. Medium hold, low scent, makes my hair look oily.
Dove Pomade Water based. Medium hold, medium barbershop kind of scent. Combs out.
Fisticuffs Tuff Hold Pomade Water based. Holds well, low scent. Combs out unless water is added.
Hair looks wet. This one and the Dove are about identical.
natural of any product I use.
Old Spice Pomade Petro based. Light hold, almost invisible. Cannot comb later, have to reapply.
Sibel Barburys Pomade Water based. Very stiff & gritty. Holds like glue, hard to comb out.
Suavecito Firme Pomade Water based. Holds very well, floral scent. Combs later in the day (dry).
reasonable scrawl when need be.
Arnold Celluloid (orange streak) Lever M Really a fine writer. Real small and light.
J. Herbin Glass (red) Dip Pen Fun.
Goulet Ultra-XF, now it is a great pen!
Noodler's Charlie Clear plastic Eyedropper M Have a couple, freebies from Noodler's with 4.5 oz bottle purchase.
Very light, very slim. Likes to burp, but writes quite well.
make price/info tags. Beats the worn out Sharpies everyone else uses!
Woodcraft El Grande White Smoke Ring Acrylic Cartridge/Converter M Scritchy, almost fine nib. To big for carry.
Woodcraft El Grande Osage Orange Cartridge/Converter M Scritchy too.
Woodcraft Continental Lacewood Cartridge/Converter M Heavyweight, nice, non-posting.
Woodcraft Continental Blue Acrylic Cartridge/Converter M Heavyweight, nice, non-posting.
Woodcraft Kojent Lacewood Cartridge/Converter F Wetter than the other Kojent, still a great writer.
may seem a little odd to others.
Diamine Ancient Copper (brown) Nice. Good flow, smooth. Minimal wicking.
MontBlanc Leo Tolstoy (sky blue) Very nice, solid dark blue. Flows great, well behaved. Gotta buy!
Noodler's Army Green Undecided. Wet and wicks a lot. Looks orangish to me.
Noodler's Eel Blue American Lubricated I like it, flows nice, little to no wicking. Really stands out on the page.
Noodler's Eel Rattlers Red Lubricated Wet and dark, what red should be. Minimal wicking.
Noodler's Dragon's Napalm (orange) Fluorescent Wow, looks dark orange to me. Very wet, needs a fine nib.
Noodler's Year of the Golden Pig (yellow) Highlighter Fun. Hard to read, great for highlighting/noodling.
TURNS INTO GLOP AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS IN A PEN!
tags! Almost too wet for this too!
(cerulean blue) I really like this for some reason.
Pilot Namiki Purple Cartridge I like Imperial Purple better. Too light, no character.
No likey. Too light, too watery, too odd colored.
Waterman Serenity Blue Dark Blue. Nice. Period.
Mike H Clay & Reed Clay Homemade clay, reed stem. Very nice smoke. Thanks Mike!
Missouri Meersham Assorted Cob I have a few cobs, all smoke great, cool dry. Camping/fishing pipes, and goopy aros. Forever stems added to all, major improvement!
Stanwell Black Diamond 406 - bent Briar Rhodesian. Smooth smoker.
Stanwell Brushed Brown 304 - Apple bent Briar Great smoker, favorite pipe.
I prefer non-aro tobaccos. Only local shop is a Smokers Friendly. Carries Sutliff with their rebrand, and a few Peterson. Mostly cigars and cheap cigarettes.
Cornell & Diehl Carolina Red Flake Virginia Nice, very nice. Gotta go slow.
Cornell & Diehl Haunted Bookshop Burley, Virginia, Perique Nice, very nice. My current goto.
Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Burley, Virginia, Perique Similar, but different to Haunted Bookshop. A very nice smoke.
Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Red Label Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Virginia, Perique A very nice smoke. OJK amped up.
Dunhill London Mixture Virginia, Oriental, Latakia Need to lay in more while it is available, a great all-day smoke!
Esoterica Penzance Latakia, Oriental, Turkish, Virginia Sample. Gotta get more.
GL Pease Haddo's Delight Virginia, Perique, Cavendish, Burley A great evening smoke, potent, lots of flavor.
McClelland 5110 Latakia, Oriental, Turkish, Virginia Good stuff!
McClelland Frog Morton Cellar Virginia, Latakia Very nice. Hording 4oz for a special time.
Orlick Golden Sliced Virginia, Perique Great, mellow. Good for watching movies with the wife.
Peter Heinricks Dark Strong Flake Virginias, Burley Oooh. Very nice. Gotta get more!
Peter Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake Virginia. Perique, Black Cavendish Very nice. Fold-n-stuff, save the sweet blast for last.
Peterson Sherlock Holmes Orange & Red, Brazilian, Mysore Indian Big fan of Doyle's tales, but the tobacco leaves a bit to be desire.
Peterson Sunset Breeze Virginia, Burley, Cavendish Meh. Can't get into it.
Peterson University Flake Mahogany, Burley, Kentucky Nope. Soaked in PEG. Have to micro it a few seconds before it is smokable. Flavor is so-so.
Planta Presbyterian Virginia, Latakia, Turkish Nice and mellow all-day smoke.
Sasieni Balkan Macadonia, Latakia, Virginia Very mellow and balanced, thought Balkans were supposed to me more "unique"
Scandinavian Drexel VIII Virginia, Perique Received a free pouch with a purchase. Yep, worth every penny.
Scandinavian Escudo Virginia, Perique First tobacco when I came back to pipes. A great standard to compare other tobaccos to.
Sutliff 150 Mark Twain Cavendish, Burley, Virginia My favorite aro. Clean, burns well, not goopy.
Sutliff - Smoker Friendly Classic Black Cavendish Yuch. Dime sized shred, sticky, wet, goopy. Binned after two tries.
W.O. Larsen Old Fashioned Virginia, Burley Maple & Chocolate topping. Nice.
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Councilor fears Malay LGU could go broke if payment to ECOS continues
Published 8 January 2021 4 min read
BORACAY ISLAND, Malay, Aklan (via INews)—A Municipal Councilor here expressed fears that the local government unit of Malay, where Boracay belongs, might go bankrupt if the municipality keeps on paying its private partner, ECOS Sanitary Landfill and Waste Management Corporation, hundreds of millions every year for garbage collection and management.
SB member Lloyd Maming issued the warning at the session of the Sangguniang Bayan of Malay on Thursday even as he questioned the week-long stoppage of the garbage collection by ECOS despite it having been paid more than P100 Million by the LGU for last year alone.
"I checked on our records and it appears that the LGU paid ECOS more than P100 Million covering the year 2020 and, although we still have a balance of around P7 Million, there is no reason for them to renege on their obligation to regularly collect and manage our garbage," he said, adding, "This simply shows that they are not doing their part."
"We have to minimize our payment if we want to avoid the risk of insolvency," he stressed.
Echoing the same concern, Councilor Christine Hope Pagsuguiron assailed the 'irresponsibility' of ECOS, going as far as qualifying it as "a violation".
"Personally, I am aware of the various complaints about the garbage problem so this leaves us asking what benefits have they (ECOS) given the municipality so far," Pagsuguiron asked.
"Supposedly, with the partnership agreement, we shouldn't be having problems relative to garbage collection, but ECOS is not doing what is obliged to do. Their service is not acceptable, and we have to take immediate legislative action," she urged fellow members of the Municipal Council.
The SK representative pointed out that ECOS is violating the provisions of the Public-Private Partnership it entered with the Malay LGU as well as the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Act.
Aside from irregular collection of garbage, Pagsuguiron lamented the way garbage is collected by ECOS, saying, "The passing garbage truck emits a very strong stench that even a facemask can't repel, and this is bad for the health of our constituents."
"In an earlier commitment made by ECOS officials, they promised to purchase enzymes to eliminate the emission of the foul odor, but, sadly, they did not fulfill this," she said, adding, "Shall we wait for another case to be filed against us before we act on it?"
Pagsuguiron was referring to the graft charges filed against her along with 25 others before the office of the Ombudsman relative to the PPP contract.
"KIDNAPPED FOR RANSOM"
In a privilege speech, Councilor Maylynn Graf, chair of the SB Committee on the Environment, likened the LGU as being "kidnapped for ransom" by ECOS.
"Why does it have to be like that? Why does ECOS do that (stoppage of collection) when we are late in our payment? This is a recurring problem. We are really at their mercy. It's like we've been kidnapped for ransom," she lamented.
Graf was alluding to the stoppage of garbage collection from Dec. 30, 2020 to Jan. 4, 2021 apparently because the LGU was late in its payment of dues.
"It is high time we review the contract and fix its onerous provisions. Let's be realistic, examine our accounts and budgets, and start tightening our belts. We can't keep throwing our money away paying for the collection and management of our garbage and be kept 'hostage' by a company that is not exclusively earning from its deal with the LGU. Everyone knows ECOS trucks do not enter Boracay empty; they carry in gravel and sand, and they earn from that as well," Graf claimed.
WHERE'S THE TECHNOLOGY?
Relatedly, Councilor Junthir Flores, chair of the Ad-hoc Committee tasked to review the legality of the PPP contract between the Malay LGU and ECOS, questioned why, despite the hundreds of millions it has collected from the LGU, ECOS is still using ordinary garbage trucks in its collection process.
"We have been paying so much for the garbage collection and ECOS did not even think to buy a garbage compactor truck to level up its collection processes? Boracay is the best island in the world, yet ECOS cannot even afford to upgrade its equipment? ECOS boasts of having a new concept and new technology, but where are they?" he asked.
"ANOMALOUS PPP"
The Public-Private Partnership contract between ECOS and Malay LGU has been the object of various complaints by residents of Malay especially those living on the island of Boracay.
In February last year, Noel Cabobos, an investigative journalist residing in Boracay Island and who heads the anti-corruption advocacy Bawal Ang Korap, filed graft and corruption charges, plunder, and violations of laws relative to the environment against former and current officials of Malay pertaining to the passage of the said contract, which he claimed to be "null and void from the very beginning, being peppered with defects and onerous provisions that go against the law and the interests of the government and the people of Malay."
The case was docketed as case number OMB-V-C-200099 and case OMB-V-A-20-0114.
After finding enough basis to proceed with the criminal and administrative investigation of the cases, the Ombudsman in October last year ordered the respondents–all 26 of them–comprising of former and current officials of Malay, including some heads of offices, along with officials of a private hauling company, to file their counter-affidavits in answer to the complaint.
HUNDRED OF MILLIONS PAID
For five (5) months alone starting in September 2018, the Malay LGU paid ECOS the amount of P51,713.780.72 for the hauling of garbage and the management of the town's sanitary landfill in Brgy. Kabulian, in mainland Malay.
On June 24, 2019, the Commission on Audit issued a "Notice of Suspension" to the Malay LGU stating that the P51,713.780.72 was "suspended in audit because the contract entered into by the Municipality of Malay and ECOS Sanitary Landfill and Waste Management Corporation cannot qualify as a Public-Private Partnership."
"The transactions should have undergone (sic) under the Revised IRR of RA 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act," the COA stated.
In 2019, the Malay LGU also made various disbursements in favor of ECOS totaling P94.742 Million, which the Commission on Audit, in its 2019 Audit Report, said, "lacks the necessary supporting documents."
The following year, the Sangguniang Bayan of Malay said the LGU made another round of payment involving more than P100 Million but did not elaborate on how many disbursements and how much in total.
Boracay Informer is still in the process of checking as to the exact amount that was paid to ECOS for that year.
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Billboard: Randy Rogers Band Reinvents Guy Clark's 'Hell Bent On a Heartache': Exclusive
Randy Rogers Band won't release their forthcoming album Hellbent until April 26, but that's not stopping the Texas act from giving fans an early listen. Their eighth studio album borrows its title from Guy Clark's "Hell Bent On a Heartache," which the band covers on their upcoming project and Billboard premieres below.
Hear "Hell Bent On a Heartache" from the new album Hellbent, available April 26 by clicking here.
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Auxiliary Services Hours of Operation for Summer Break 2017
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Auxiliary Services hours of operation during Summer Break (June 5-Aug. 10) are as follows:
UHD Dining Services
Grille Works:
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Salad Garden:
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Subway:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Friday)
Starbucks:
Chick-Fil-A: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
Friday (Closed)
Bene: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
Shea Street Café: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
40,000 Windows Café: Closed
UHD Bookstore
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Tips to Improve Your Online Conversion Rate
By Joe Keenan
2. Discovery (i.e., site search): Tactics such as autocomplete site search — i.e., the likely search term is filled in before the visitor is finished typing it into the search box — and displaying products as they're being typed into the search box have proven effective at minimizing the amount of abandoned site searches and increasing conversion from site searches, Bair said. When displaying search results, consider using "badging" to highlight new items for returning visitors as well as best-sellers for new visitors.
3. Selection (i.e., product detail pages): It's critical to have the necessary information — e.g., recommendations, shipping information, reviews — on your product detail pages to aid consumers in the purchase decision process, Bair said. Leverage data that you have on shoppers to create a more relevant experience. For example, if you know a customer has bought petite-sized apparel from your brand in the past, serve them up petite-sized options. Another option on your product pages is to create a sense of urgency with time-sensitive offers. Fab.com is doing this very well, Bair noted.
4. Purchase (i.e., shopping cart page): Much like your product detail pages, you need to have all the information customers are looking for (e.g., coupon information, taxes and shipping fees) on the checkout page to help them complete their transaction. Garnet Hill uses pop-up messages on the checkout page to help upsell customers. In fact, the retailer is hoping to drive certain customers — those whose total purchase amount won't produce a positive margin when paired with a free shipping offer — back into its website, essentially halting the checkout process. This unorthodox strategy has proven effective at driving up the brand's average order value (AOV), however.
Test to find a balance when it comes to free shipping, Bair said. If the threshold to get free shipping is too low, your AOV will suffer; if the threshold is too high, your conversion rate will take a hit. Make sure customers know on the checkout page how much more they need to spend to get free shipping (e.g., "Spend $9.42 more and receive free shipping"), Bair added. And when they do reach that free shipping threshold, make it known to them.
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You'd think after almost 8 months of living here that I would have my place in order.
I'm constantly thinking of new things to do with it but not actually doing anything. There are several Instagram accounts I've started following that have flooded my brain with inspiration. Little by little, I'm getting there.
I love a warm, inviting space. Welcoming colors and prints that make you feel at home. There's nothing worse than feeling like you're in a cold, harsh place where you don't think you can prop your feet up. Bohemian accents with Mid-Century Modern furniture describe what I envision for my place. For the longest time, I had a skewed view of what that meant, but things I've came across have surprised me. I guess I thought Bohemian meant "hippie" more than anything else. Anyway, I've linked some cool items below as well as some Instagram accounts to check out.
Hope you enjoy! Let me know of any other ideas. I'm currently on the lookout for a badass couch.
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WATCH: Maurice Edu gives retirement video the cartoon treatment
By Nicholas MendolaMar 18, 2019, 8:46 PM EDT
USMNT midfielder Maurice Edu formally announced his retirement on Monday with a clever animated video paying homage to his family and career.
The video uses Kanye West's "All the Lights" before ending with a clever nod to Notorious B.I.G. and an inspirational message.
Edu last played in 2017, appearing in three matches for the Philadelphia Union's USL affiliate Bethlehem Steel.
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The 46-times capped Edu turns 33 next month and played with Toronto FC before moving overseas to Rangers in Scotland, where he scored a famous stoppage time goal in the Old Firm.
And infamously, Edu had a goal controversially ruled offside at the 2010 World Cup.
Injuries followed him the rest of his career, as Edu had trouble staying on the field in stints with Stoke City, Bursaspor, and Philadelphia. He won three league titles and three cups while in Glasgow.
Edu is now a broadcaster on UEFA Champions League coverage in the United States.
Tags: Major League Soccer, Maurice Edu, mls, Old Firm, Rangers, USMNT, Maurice Edu
Maurice Edu set for 3-4 months on sidelines as Union suffer a blow
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By Nicholas MendolaMar 9, 2016, 9:00 PM EDT
Earnie Stewart's hopes of surprising Major League Soccer in the first year of his Philadelphia revolution just suffered a big blow.
Union captain Maurice Edu is set for three to four months on the sidelines with a fracture in his leg. Given Philadelphia's relatively young back line, his leadership will be keenly missed.
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Vincent Nogueira and Brian Carroll held down the defensive midfield with Edu missing in Week One, and figure to see plenty of time moving forward.
Edu has played 54 games for Philadelphia since arriving from Stoke City in 2014.
Tags: Major League Soccer, Maurice Edu, mls, Philadelphia Union
WATCH LIVE: Open Cup semifinals – Sporting KC vs. Real Salt Lake, Philadelphia vs. Chicago
By Joe Prince-WrightAug 12, 2015, 2:03 PM EDT
Ahead of the two U.S. Open Cup semifinals on Wednesday, let's take a look at both matchups.
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Four teams from Major League Soccer have made it this far, as the Philadelphia Union host Chicago Fire at PPL Park and Sporting Kansas City welcome old foes Real Salt Lake to Sporting Park.
Below is a brief primer on each match, plus links to stream both matches online via U.S. Soccer's YouTube channel.
Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire – 7:30 p.m. ET, live online via U.S. Soccer
The Union love a good Open Cup run, don't they? All might not be well for Jim Curtin's side in MLS play but they were runners up last year to the Seattle Sounders (courtesy of a crushing extratime defeat at their own stadium) and host Chicago at PPL Park on Wednesday. Their route to this semifinal has been a complicated one, as they've rallied to win twice when down to 10-men and have also come through two penalty shootouts unscathed. Captain Maurice Edu is likely to return for the Union as they aim to make the final for the second-straight year.
As for Chicago, their MLS form leaves a lot to be desired too as the two bottom teams in the Eastern Conference square off. What's all that about? Anyway, the winner of this match knows that they will host the U.S. Open Cup final, and Chicago's boss Frank Yallop is adamant his side can rise to the occasion and bring the Open Cup back to Chicago for the fifth-time in club history to equal the competition's record number of titles.
Sporting Kansas City vs. Real Salt Lake – 8:30 p.m. ET, live online via U.S. Soccer
These two familiar foes will lock horns at a packed out Sporting Park on Wednesday with plenty stored in the memory bank. Remember the 2013 MLS Cup final which went to an epic 10-round penalty shootout in KC where Sporting prevailed? This could be very feisty as RSL have already beaten SKC twice this season and drew on the other occasion against Peter Vermes' team.
RSL rested several starters at the weekend and were demolished 4-0 by the Vancouver Whitecaps, but head coach Jess Cassar has defended that decision. For Sporting KC, they will definitely be without Roger Espinoza and Amobi Okugo and Graham Zusi could join them on the sidelines. A lively home crowd and a rested Dom Dwyer could give SKC the advantage they need to reach the final.
Tags: Maurice Edu, Roger Espinoza, Stoke City, Wigan Athletic
Swiss star Barnetta moves to MLS; Orlando City signs a pair of Europeans
By Nicholas MendolaJul 29, 2015, 4:46 PM EDT
It's a busy day in the transfer window inside of Major League Soccer, headlined by a three-time World Cup roster member beefing up an Eastern Conference midfield.
Tranquillo Barnetta is set to join Maurice Edu in the Philadelphia Union's engine room, as the 30-year-old Bundesliga veteran makes his move on a free transfer.
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Barnetta, was on the Swiss roster for the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cups, though he did not feature in the most recent edition. On top of his 74 caps and 10 goals for Switzerland, Barnetta spent 2004-2015 in Germany's top flight. His best offensive season came when he scored 7 goals for Bayer Leverkusen in 2007-08. He more recently was Schalke property, enduring an up-and-down trio of seasons which included a loan to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Orlando City picked up a Swiss player of its own, and added a former Real Madrid youth player as well. The first player is Adrian Winter, a 29-year-old attack-minded midfielder who comes by way of Swiss Super League side FC Luzern. As this video shows, he's got a rocket for a right foot.
The Lions also added 6-foot-3 center back David Mateos, who spent more than a decade at the disposal of Real Madrid, only playing twice for the First Team. After loans at AEK Athens and Zaragoza, Mateos spent the last two seasons with Ferencvaros in Hungary.
Barnetta is almost a lock to see some degree of success with Philadelphia. Orlando's signings certainly carry more questions marks. How do the top flights in Switzerland (UEFA coefficient 13) and Hungary (UEFA coefficient 28) rate compared to Major League Soccer?
Tags: Adrian Winter, David Mateos, Major League Soccer, Maurice Edu, mls, Orlando City SC, Philadelphia Union, Schalke, Tranquillo Barnetta
2015 Major League Soccer power rankings, Volume V: 'Caps cap, Quakes shake up the Top Five
By Nicholas MendolaJun 29, 2015, 10:06 AM EDT
There's been a lot of moving and shaking going through the MLS power rankings as June comes to a close with plenty of head-scratching and fist-bumping through a streaky and even league.
Parity continues to reign in Major League Soccer, and we see some serious movement of the sneaky variety. For example, do you realize San Jose has lost just once since April 17, and it was against a very good Toronto FC?
Or that FC Dallas' derby win over Houston was just its second win overall since the last Texas takedown on May 1?
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The challenge becomes how to rank these teams. Reeling Seattle has to fall from the top, but just a bit or a total free fall? Consider the team was on a 6-1-1 run the last time we did our PRs, and part of its three-game losing skid — four in five — has come without suspended Clint Dempsey and injured Obafemi Martins.
Those absences certainly play a massive role in where the club stands, and those players will be back, so do we slot them higher than current form or give the current run its just desserts?
Plus when we last met, Orlando City and New York City had yet to go on recent tears, and sat Nos. 19 and 20 in our rankings.
Less talking, more ranking. Feel free to debate in the comments section.
1 UP 2 Vancouver Whitecaps: Began a four-game road trip with a loss to Montreal, then spun off three-straight wins over L.A., New York Red Bulls and New England. Octavio Rivero is back on the map, and the 'Caps will bid for their second four-game win streak of the season this weekend before a massive litmus test against KC on July 12.
2 – Sporting KC: Easy, fans, you did jump 12 places last go-round. The only blemish in recent weeks is an understandable but still very frustrating loss to Real Salt Lake which came off a 15-day layoff.
3 UP 5 Toronto FC: Take away a loss to a then-raging New York City FC, and Toronto has looked as good as anyone. A derby win against Montreal capped a batch of wins that included DC United, Portland and San Jose (not one of whom is going poorly). And if those didn't convince you, TFC held DC on the weekend for four of six points from the last two meetings.
4 UP 1 DC United: Doing just fine, but hasn't beaten high quality competition in a while. You have to run back to May to find wins worth holding up. Still, you can only play who's on your schedule, and Seattle and Dallas are up next.
5 UP 3 San Jose: The derby win over L.A. is nice, but don't discount that the Galaxy had played on Wednesday and San Jose had a week off. That said, I'm a believer in the Earthquakes now and moving forward. One loss since April 17, and that came against TFC.
6 UP 1 L.A. Galaxy: Have a legit argument to be higher up, as they can easily dismiss their loss to San Jose as coming against a strong, rested opponent. And by easily dismiss, we mean as a result, not as a derby loss. That still stings.
7 UP 12 Orlando City SC: Adrian Heath has his charges in order after an early-season swoon. Their only loss since May 13's loss to DC United came to Montreal last week.
8 UP 2 Portland Timbers: There may be no hotter team in Major League Soccer, but we're hesitate to latch onto the club due to their schedule run. As we said with DC, you can only beat who's on your schedule, and Portland has done that. Toss in a win over Seattle when the Sounders were at full-strength, albeit in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and we're getting there. San Jose's up next, and a win would make us believers.
9 DOWN 3 FC Dallas: Fortunate to not drop much further. A three-game Eastern Conference swing could have them in a bad, bad spot when we meet again, or Oscar Pareja's men could use the stretch to restore some faith.
10 DOWN 9 Seattle Sounders: Woof. Another team without a win of true quality dating back to a Cascadian victory over Vancouver in mid-May.
11 UP 1 Columbus Crew: Unbeaten in three is a start, but this is far from the tour de force we expected after last season's revelatory campaign under Gregg Berhalter.
12 DOWN 8 New England Revolution: Jermaine Jones is as important as we thought he was. Get well soon.
13 DOWN 2 New York Red Bulls: From May 10's win over NYC to Sunday night's victory over the same opponents, New York went 1-4-1, and is still in fourth place in the East because, well, the East refuses to stand up.
14 UP 6 New York City FC: After winning just once through 13 matches, Jason Kreis' boys picked up wins No. 2, 3 and 4 in a row before Sunday's dispiriting derby loss.
15 – Montreal Impact: Now in a playoff spot (if we ranked by points per game). Have to get points against New York City and Columbus before a two-match run versus Seattle and KC.
16 DOWN 3 Houston Dynamo: Back-to-back losses have cooled our brief Dynamo enthusiasm. Bring on Cubo, soon, please and thank you.
17 UP 1 Philadelphia Union: Better than they've looked, can Maurice Edu possibly overcome their poor start to the season? A gauntlet is up ahead.
18 DOWN 2 Real Salt Lake: Just one win in six, but it was a big one against hot Sporting KC.
19 DOWN 5 Chicago Fire: Four losses in a row makes them 1-6-2 in their last nine.
20 DOWN 3 Colorado Rapids: Eleven points back of a playoff spot before the calendar finds July. It's just not a good season.
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Network flow algorithms apply to directed networks in which edges have certain capacities and a flow moves from source nodes (i.e., nodes with in-degree 0) to sink nodes (i.e., nodes with out-degree 0).
In our everyday life, flow algorithms can be applied to all problem domains that involve networks (e.g., water supply, electricity/power, internet, shipment) in which the goal is to move some flow (e.g., water, electricity/power, products, internet traffic, message) from one position to another within the network as efficient as possible.
The demo presents three flow algorithms that will be applied on a network with water pipes. The thickness of each edge indicates the edge capacity while the blue-colored part the flow load. The label of each edge is in form "flow / capacity".
The blue part in the interior of each node indicates the flow that comes across the node through the incoming edges. Source nodes are bounded by a green rectangle, while sink nodes by a red rectangle. For "Minimum Cost" algorithm, source nodes are also the ones that can "supply" flow to the network, while sink nodes are those that "demand" flow from the network.
The user can select one of the provided algorithms using the combo-box in the toolbar. The result of each algorithm is also visualized in the toolbar. In the case where for some reason, no feasible solution is found, the result will be -1. Possible changes to the flow due to another algorithm selection or user interaction are highlighted temporary with orange color.
Maximum Flow
The maximum flow problem seeks to determine the maximum load that a network can handle considering a capacity constraint. Applications of the maximum flow algorithm include the following:
Determine the maximum amount of data that can be sent through a computer network.
Find the maximum amount of fluids (e.g. water or oil) that a network of pipelines can supply.
Calculate the amount of goods that a company can transport from warehouses to stores depending on the number of available trucks and the state of the roads.
Modify the network's structure by adding or removing nodes and edges.
Drag an edge to increase or decrease its capacity.
Press button of the toolbar to load the initial graph.
Press button of the toolbar to layout the existing graph.
Minimum Cost Flow
The minimum cost flow describes the flow through a network that produces the lowest cost. The solution depends on the edges' capacity and cost. Some nodes can supply flow to the network while others can demand flow from the network. Applications of the minimum cost algorithm include the following:
Find the parts in pipelines or data networks that handle the most flow and would affect the flow the most when they fail.
Find the most efficient flight passenger lift in which passengers can leave/board the plane at every stop to prevent empty flights.
Find the optimal location for facilities based on their connection with the surrounding neighborhood (e.g. hospitals, fire stations).
Solve the transportation problem where a certain demand of goods must by satisfied by a number of warehouses such that the transportation costs are minimized.
Drag an edge to increase/decrease its capacity.
Drag the blue-part of a node to increase its supply or demand. The label in the interior of the node indicates the flow that comes across after the algorithm has been applied plus/minus the corresponding supply/demand respectively. Nodes bounded by a green rectangle represent "supply" nodes, while nodes bounded by a red rectangle represent "demand" nodes.
Click on a "cost" label and use and of the popup menu to increase or decrease the edge's cost. Press to apply the algorithm.
Maximum Flow Minimum Cut
The maximum flow minimum cut problem determines the maximum amount of flow that can be sent through the network and calculates the minimum cut. A cut separates the network such that source and sink nodes are disconnected and no flow from the source can reach the sink. The minimum cut is the cut with the minimum capacity and its value equals to the maximum flow. Applications of the maximum flow minimum cut algorithm include the following:
Determine a maximum bipartite matching in a general graph.
Calculate the maximum flow of a network.
Find a parking spot for each car that minimizes the total time required for all cars to find a spot.
Take a look at the min-cult line to determine the edges that belong to the cut.
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The 'Dead' Films – Ranked
Anyone who knows me or who has read my George Romero blog before knows that I'm a huge fan of the 'Dead' films. They began an entire genre, they've challenged viewers with difficult questions, and they've inspired a slew of media from comic books to TV shows. I've been into zombie movies since as long as I can remember, and since it's Halloween, I thought I'd attempt to put some sort of numerical value on the greatest series of horror films ever made. Let's jump right in and see which 'Dead' film takes home the grand prize.
6) Survival of the Dead
Aptly, the last 'Dead' film is also the last on this list. Or first, depending on how you look at it. Either way, Survival of the Dead falls at the lower end of the zombie movie spectrum. Although this film does tie in to Diary of the Dead (subtly), and it does carry a somewhat interesting story and beautiful scenery, it feels as though it's almost a parody of the other Romero films. Some of the acting in it is so bad that it deserves more to be on a cheese tray than a DVD tray. But don't get me wrong. I'm not saying this movie is shit; far from it. It's a very interesting way to go with the Dead films. Just like Romero always did, he pushed the genre that he himself created to an entirely new arena with this film, and it deserves praise, even if it wasn't his best work.
5) Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead marked Romero's return back to the 'Dead' franchise in 2005. He hadn't made a 'Dead' film since Day of the Dead in 1985, and 20 years later, Land of the Dead took audiences and critics by storm. Really, for me, Survival of the Dead was an easy choice for number 6, but all the rest were pretty difficult. Land of the Dead was the first of Romero's films I saw in theaters. So it's got a sentimental attachment to it. It's also the first time we see zombies getting smart. I don't mean smart like Bub in Day of the Dead. I mean smart. Then you've got the human aspect of the poor getting treated just as bad, if not worse, than the zombies. Who are the real slaves of the society? Huh? HUH?
Anyway, it's a great plot, got some A+ talent, and Romero created some awesome new tropes in this film that hadn't existed before. Zombies being excited by light or sound, zombies being able to walk through water, zombies being used as amusement, etc. A lot of things that we take for granted today. It just doesn't push boundaries like the other 'Dead' films do. There's a reason this is the most commercially successful film on this list. It's just another horror movie to me. It doesn't make you think or ask questions.
4) Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead was remade in 2004 by Zach Snyder. Although it's a great adaptation of the original film, the Romero version has little resemblance to the remake except for its location. What's so iconic about this film? Well, first you have that – the location. Is there any more iconic location for zombie fighting/survival than a mall? I didn't think so. This set the stage for so many games and films to come after. Left 4 Dead II and Dead Rising just to name a few. And it's such a great story. Everything about Dawn of the Dead is a great followup to the first film. But it can be slow at some points. It feels a little forced in some spots. I dunno, maybe it's just me, but this one is definitely lacking in some areas where the other 2 original films are not.
3) Diary of the Dead
This opinion may be controversial. I, honestly, don't care. Although this is one of Romero's later 'Dead' films, and the lowest grossing at the box office, I still think this is one of the best. It wasn't as cinematic and mainstream as the previous installments, nor was it nearly as well acted or beautifully shot, but it did bring the 'Dead' films into the 21st Century. Land of the Dead wasn't different. It wasn't new. It was more of the same. But Diary of the Dead took four completely new characters, young characters at that, and put them front and center. It gave us a new perspective on the zombie apocalypse, not only from their eyes, but the eyes of the camera as well. The entire thing was shot 1st person in the modern 'found footage' fashion, which was a great update. I really wish Romero would've ended on this one, but hey, not my call.
2) Night of the Living Dead
The original zombie flick, surprisingly, isn't the first on the list. It is, however, still in the top 3 greatest zombie movies of all time. It started a craze that swept the nation. It broke rules by showing uncensored blood and gore on screen. It shattered boundaries by having a lead black actor punch an old white dude in the face. And it made me extremely afraid of the name Barbara. It has basically one setting, but it used it brilliantly. It is the quintessential zombie film, one that you really need to see to understand its cultural significance. Although it's number 2 on the list for being my favorite, I think it's the one that you need to watch the most–and the one I'll probably be watching tonight.
1) Day of the Dead
Just like number 3, this might be a controversial opinion, but I think there are a lot of people that would agree with me. Day of the Dead is the final of the original trilogy of 'Dead' films. Romero was going way over budget, way over schedule, and was losing support of the studio. So although it's not quite the movie he wanted to make, what we have is a brilliant end to the original trio of 'Dead' films. Its social commentary is stark. There's a huge discussion to be had about the military industrial complex's role in our society after watching this film, but I digress. This is the film that inspired a generation of zombie lovers. It's Simon Pegg's favorite zombie movie, for instance. (Bub is his favorite zombie.) The soundtrack is mesmerizing. (M1-A1 by the Gorillaz starts off with a sample from the beginning of the film.) And it was the first instance of a truly 'smart' zombie. Although it's the least talked about (and probably one of the least liked) of the 'Dead' films, I highly recommend checking it out as it's without a doubt my favorite.
And just because, here's the Gorillaz.
In all seriousness, just sit down one day and watch them all in order so you can see the progression. Make a day out of it. Or…a night. (Get it? Because it's Day of the Dead and Night of the Living Dead? Get it? Ehhh???)
What do you think of my list? Disagree with my choice for number 1? Want to bite my head off? Let me know in the comments.
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We thought the cluster of records set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens would be safe for at least a year, but Disney's live-action reimagining of Beauty and the Beast has jumped in the race to say, "Hey, we're stronger than the force. We are the force."
The teaser trailer for the film dropped earlier this week, and it was watched 91.8 million times in the first 24 hours of its release, which easily breaks the previous record set by the second teaser for The Force Awakens. It had 88 million views in 24 hours.
It has been fascinating to watch the progression of this movie. When Disney first announced they were making a live-action retelling of another classic film, the internet was understandably a little skeptical. But then they revealed Emma Watson would be starring as Belle, and people were like, "Hm, okay. This could be good."
And now after seeing the first teaser, excitement continues to increase. Best part about it? The film doesn't hit theaters until March 17, 2017. Disney still has almost a full year to tease fans.
If you want more Beauty and the Beast, check out the neat video below. YouTube user StudiOrbit compared the original teaser trailer for the 1991 film, to the recent trailer for the live-action version.
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I began working on GovFaces over two years ago with the vision of creating a global online platform for improving communication between citizens and politicians. Considering our product, it is a bold idea given the vast social, political and cultural differences across the countries we seek to work in. My colleagues and I liked the word "global" because it struck good chords with those we talked to and, to be honest, motivated us to reach further and dig deeper with our ideas. We wanted to work on a project where the ceiling and potential was seemingly unlimited; however, as with most startups, we needed to learn a lot and gain first hand insight into the ocean we were jumping into.
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This is most important legislation in the 2019 session. It is long overdue that election districts be drawn fairly without regard to party advantage. Failure to act now to amend the constitution will mean another decade of partisan gerrymandering and all the expensive lawsuits that will follow. We can never trust the elected to leave partisanship behind when making election rules and drawing the districts. Elections belong to the people not the parties.
A majority of Virginians want redistricting reform, and this proposal, backed by OneVirginia2021, is by far the best of the bunch. It prioritizes citizen involvement and a transparent process, sets out clear criteria, and prohibits drawing of any district "to favor or disfavor any political party, incumbent legislator or member of Congress, or individual or entity".
Delegate Ken Plum has been working on this issue since the 1980s, but it is now at a crescendo of importance for several reasons. There is currently a wave of public support for this amendment [78% in favor according to the CNU poll released in December]. So the people are ready. All states will be redistricting in the year 2020 and Virginia needs to be ready to avoid another decade of unfair districts and expensive court battles. Virginia's legislature is now relatively politically balanced, when one party is clearly in charge they are unlikely to relinquish redistricting power. And it is important to act now because progress in big data and mapping tools will make gerrymandering easier and more precise in the future. The end of gerrymandering will be a great 400th birthday gift for democracy in Virginia.
So many things are broken right now that it's hard to know where to start. But the vote is our toolbox, and when your toolbox is broken, it's hard to fix anything else.
SJ274 may well be the best redistricting bill we've ever had, and if the General Assembly doesn't pass a first read in this session, we won't be able to amend the Virginia constitution in time to prevent another round of gerrymandering in 2021. We should fix our toolbox now by passing this bill.
It is high time that Virginia ride the wave sweeping the country to bring independence, transparency and clarity to the redistricting process through a citizens redistricting commission. This piece of legislation is our best hope to preclude ten more years of bad maps, endless partisan bickering and litigation and inefficient use of scarce resources, i.e., our tax dollars.
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Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Ltd v China Shougang Int (SC 49 of 2013, Civil Appeal SC 328 of 2011) [2013] ZWSC 49 (10 October 2013);
Supreme Court of Zimbabwe
SC 49 of 2013
Civil Appeal SC 328 of 2011
[2013] ZWSC 49
Garwe JA
Hlatshwayo JA
Ziyambi JA
Judgment No. SC49/13
Civil Appeal No. SC 328/11
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ZIMBABWE LIMITED
CHINA SHOUGANG INTERNATIONAL
ZIYAMBI JA, GARWE JA & HLATSWAYO JA
HARARE, JULY 15 & October 11, 2013
T C Masawi, for the respondent
ZIYAMBI JA: Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe ("the appellant") or ("the bank") is a commercial bank registered and operating in Zimbabwe. The respondent is a company duly incorporated in terms of the laws of Zimbabwe and was carrying on business in Redcliff, Zimbabwe. It is a foreign investor whose specific purpose was the refurbishment of the blast furnaces of a Zimbabwean steel manufacturing company popularly known as Zisco Steel. In October 2007, the respondent held two accounts with the Kwekwe branch of the appellant. As at 9 October 2007, there was, in the two accounts, an aggregate credit balance of US$47 739.86.
In terms of a directive issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (sometimes referred to herein as "the RBZ") sometime in October 2007, the appellant transferred, to the RBZ, the total credit balance of US$47 739.86 from the two accounts. The directive does not form part of the record but it is common cause that it was purportedly issued in terms of s 35 (1) of the Exchange Control Regulations 1996 SI 109 of 1996 ("the Regulations"). When the respondent demanded payment to it of the monies deposited in the accounts, the bank refused to repay. It claimed that the intervention of the RBZ had rendered it impossible for it to comply with its contractual obligation to make payment to the respondent.
The respondent applied to the High Court for an order compelling payment. It alleged that the monies were wrongfully and unlawfully debited from its account without its consent and approval. It claimed that in terms of the law of banking, the bank was contractually bound to repay the credit balances on demand.
The bank contended, in its defence, that upon receiving the directive by the RBZ, the funds held in the respondent's accounts ceased to be the property of the bank and became that of the RBZ. It was contended further that the intervention of the RBZ constituted an Act of State and, therefore, a supervening impossibility which discharged the appellant from its obligations to the respondent.
The learned Judge granted the application. It is against his judgment that the bank now appeals.
The main issue which falls for determination in this appeal is whether the bank is liable to pay to the respondent the aggregate amount of US$47,739,86 transferred by it to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
The general rule relating to deposits made in a bank account by a customer is that the money becomes the property of the Bank which can use such deposit as it pleases so long as it pays to the depositor, on demand, the equivalent of the amount deposited in the account. InStandard Bank of South Africa v Echo Petroleum CC, Case No. 192/11 (2012) ZASCA 18 (22 March 2012) at para 27 it was said:
"The general rule is that moneys deposited into a bank account fall into the ownership of the bank. The resulting credit belongs to the customer, the bank having a contractual obligation to pay the customer on demand and to honour cheques validly drawn on the account to the extent that it stands in credit."
See also ABC Bank v Mackie Diamonds SC 23/13; Foley v Hill (1848) 2 H.L. Cas 28.
The legal relationship between a bank and its customer whose account is in credit with it is that of debtor and creditor. Although the customer 'deposits' money to the credit of his account with the bank, the transaction is not one of depositum, but of loan. See Burg Trailers SA (Pty) Ltd v ABSA Bank Ltd 2004 (1) SA p 284 G; Ormerod v Deputy Sheriff, Durban 1965 (4) SA 670 (D) at p 673 C-H. Absa Bank Ltd v Intensive Air (Pty) Ltd & Ors 2011 (2) SA 275.
If this legal position is followed to its logical conclusion then the deposits were the property of the bank and what the bank paid to the RBZ was its own money. That the bank parted with the deposits in the account was of no import to the respondent whose right to be paid the equivalent of the deposits, on demand, remained unaffected by the bank's dealings therewith. The transfer to the RBZ, in terms of its directive, did not, therefore, extinguish the bank's contractual obligation to make payment to the respondent.
THE DEFENCE
The bank contends that it is discharged from its contractual obligations to the respondent by reason of a supervening impossibility otherwise known as a vis maior or casus fortuitus, namely the RBZ directive. In support of its stance it relies on the judgments in Peters, Flamman & Co v Kokstad Municipality 1919 AD 427 and Bob's Shoe Centre v Henneways Freight Services (Pty) Ltd 1995 (2) SA 421(A). The brief facts of the Peters, Flamman, case as summarised in The Law of Contract in South Africa 3ed by RH Christieat pp 524-525, are that the appellant firm was contracted to light the streets of Kokstad for a period of years. During the currency of the contract, in wartime, the partners were interned as enemy aliens and their business wound up under the relevant war legislation. The Municipality's claim for damages for breach of contract and forfeiture of the firm's plant under a clause of the contract was rejected by the Appellate Division. At pp 434-5 of the judgment of the court, SOLOMON ACJ remarked as follows:
"… Nor is it necessary to consider generally what are the circumstances in which it can be said that a contract has become impossible of performance. For the authorities are clear that if a person is prevented from performing his contract by vis maior or casus fortuitus, under which would be included such an Act of Stateas we are concerned with in this appeal, he is discharged from liability."
In the Bob's Shoe Centre case(supra) the appellants were contracted to clear and deliver a consignment of shoes to the respondents factory in the city. A fire consumed the warehouse where the shoes were warehoused. The shoes were destroyed and it became impossible to complete performance of the contract.
Clearly the facts of both these cases are distinguishable from those in casu. The appellant herein has not shown that for some reason beyond its control, it cannot, from its resources, repay the debt. It has not proved impossibility. It goes without saying that in order for its defence to succeed the appellant must do more than merely allege impossibility. The impossibility must be proved, that is, it must be clear from the evidence that performance is impossible, not merely undesirable or uneconomical. See The Law of Contract in South Africa 3ed by RH Christiesupra at p 525.
In any event, it would appear that where a ministerial directive is given without statutory authority, obedience thereto will not qualify as a vis major or casus fortuitus. The appellant has submitted that it was obliged to follow the RBZ's directive and cites s 40 of the Regulations. It alleges that it did not oppose the directive because of its fear of the RBZ which, in terms of s 37 of the Regulation, has the power to revoke its licence. As the respondent submitted, the directive was issued without statutory authority. It was ultra vires the provisions of
s 35 of the Regulations which grants no authority to the RBZ to confiscate deposits in the accounts of customers of the bank. The correctness of this submission emerges quite clearly from a reading of the section which provides as follows:
"35. Authorised dealers and other persons to comply with directions
(1) Authorised dealers shall comply with such directions
as may be given to them by an exchange control authority relating to -
(a) the exercise of any functions conferred on them by or under these regulations;
(b) the terms on which they are to exchange foreign currency for Zimbabwean currency;
(c) the offer of foreign currency in their possession for sale to the Reserve Bank.
(2) Persons concerned with—
(a) the keeping of any register in Zimbabwe; or
(b) the payment of capital moneys, dividends or interest in Zimbabwe;
shall comply with such directions as may be given to them by an exchange control authority in relation to any function conferred or imposed on them by or under these regulations."
Not only was the directive in violation of s 35 of the Regulations but the bank had the option, if so minded, of resorting to the provisions of s 37 of the Regulations which provide for adequate opportunity to be given to the dealer concerned to make representations before any punitive measures were taken, as well as to the safeguards provided in s 40. Both statutory provisions are set out below.
"37. Penalties for failure by authorised dealers to comply with regulations or directions
(1) Subject to this section, if an exchange control authority is satisfied that an authorised dealer has –
(a) contravened any provision of these regulations; or
(b) failed to comply with any order or direction with which it is its duty to comply;
The exchange control authority may direct the authorised dealer to cease all dealings in foreign currency, or such dealings as the exchange control authority may specify, for such period not exceeding twelve months as the exchange control authority may specify in the direction.
(2) Before giving a direction in terms of subsection (1), the exchange control authority shall give the authorised
dealer concerned an adequate opportunity to make representations in the matter."
"40. Orders
(1) Subject to subsection (3), the Reserve Bank may make orders for all or any of the following purposes—
(a) to protect or improve the value of Zimbabwean
currency;
(b) to bring about and preserve stability in the currency market in Zimbabwe;
(c) to prescribe any matter which in terms of these regulations is required or permitted to be prescribed or which, in the Reserve Bank's opinion, is necessary or convenient to be prescribed in order to give effect to these regulations.
(2) Orders made under subsection (1) may provide for—
(a) the manner in which authorised dealers shall
conduct their business for the purposes of these regulations;
(3) Orders made under subs (1) shall not have effect
until they have been approved by the Minister and published in the Gazette."
At the hearing of the appeal, Mr De Bourbon conceded that the RBZ directive was ultra vires of the provisions of s 35(1) of the Regulations. Paragraph (c), it will be seen, deals with the offer of foreign currency in their possession for sale to the RBZ. He submitted, however, that the defence of supervening impossibility was available to the bank even where the directive was unlawful. I disagree.
In The Law of Contract byR H Christie, cited above, the following observation is made by the author:
"The limits of vis maior and casus fortuitous have not been authoritatively defined for the purposes of this branch of the law, but it is clear from Peters, Flamman, where the internment and winding- up were carried out under statutory authority, that any similar act of state would qualify. Legislation subsequent to the making of the contract, making performance illegal either absolutely or without a specified consent which has been refused, will also qualify, as will refusal of a statutory consent,but not obedience to a ministerial directive given without statutory authority. For the purposes of this branch of the law there is no necessity to distinguish between vis maior and casus fortuitus, which between them include any happening, whether due to natural causes or human agency, that is unforeseeable with reasonable foresight andunavoidable with reasonable care." (The emphasis is mine.)
And on p 528
"self created impossibility, that is, impossibility resulting from the act of one of the parties, does not discharge the contract but leaves the party whose act created the impossibility liable for the consequences. This will be so whether the impossibility is complete or partial, and whether or not the act that causes the impossibility is wrongful."
I respectfully associate myself with those views. The acts complained of by the bank do not qualify as vis maior or casus fortuitus and do not absolve the bank from compliance with its contractual obligation to the respondent.
As has been shown above,the credit balance in the respondent's account is a debt that the appellant owes to the respondent. The appellant has placed no evidence before the court which would establish that it has become impossible for it to make payment of its debt. Its contention is that, having made payment to the RBZ in terms of its directive, it no longer has the respondent's money in its possession and is consequently discharged from its obligation to make payment upon demand by the respondent.
The contentions by the appellant run contrary to the established principles of banking law, namely, that the deposits became the bank's property. It seems that what the appellant's defence boils down to is that it ought not to be expected to pay in these circumstances. But as has been demonstrated above, the dealings by the appellant with the deposits in the accounts, namely, the payments to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, were made at its own risk and did not affect its obligation in law to pay its debt to the respondent on demand.
The appeal is accordingly dismissed with costs.
GARWE JA: I agree
HLATSWAYO JA: I agree
Gill Godlonton & Gerrans, appellant's legal practitioners
Masawi & Partners, respondent's legal practitioners
Nhari v ZABG (SC 51 of 2013, Civil Appeal SC 192 of 2011) [2013] ZWSC 51 (30 October 2013);
Tirivangana v The University of Zimbabwe (SC 21 of 2013, Civil Appeal SC 77 of 2011) [2013] ZWSC 21 (16 June 2013);
Speciss College v Chiriseri & Others (SC 2 of 2013, Civil Appeal SC 268 of 2011) [2013] ZWSC 2 (11 February 2013);
RBZ v ZIMRA (SC 44 of 2013, Civil Appeal SC 146 of 2011) [2013] ZWSC 44 (19 September 2013);
Munyati v Mugayi (SC 17 of 2013, Civil Appeal SC 230 of 2011) [2013] ZWSC 17 (19 May 2013);