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Uganda police arrest 44 people at LGBTQ shelter
U.S. Embassy in Kampala 'following developments in the case closely'
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Police in Uganda on Monday arrested 44 people at an LGBTQ shelter outside the country's capital of Kampala.
Frank Mugisha, executive director of Sexual Minorities Uganda, a Ugandan LGBTQ advocacy group, told the Washington Blade in an email the arrests took place in Nansana, a municipality in the Wakiso District.
Today Uganda Police conduct a raid on an LGBTQ Shelter, and arrested 44 members who are now detained at a local police station.
— Dr. Frank Mugisha (@frankmugisha) May 31, 2021
Mugisha in another tweet said prosecutors have charged 42 of the 44 people who were arrested with "negligent act likely to spread infection of disease." Mugisha added authorities subjected them to so-called anal tests to determine whether they are gay.
Out of the 44 arrested LGBTQ Community members, 42 appeared in court under the charge of "negligent act likely to spread infection of disease" – Section 171 of the Penal Code Act. 17 were subjected to anal examinations. They will appear in court June 2nd for bail application.
— Dr. Frank Mugisha (@frankmugisha) June 1, 2021
Mugisha said a bail hearing for 39 of the 44 people who were arrested took place on Wednesday. He tweeted the court "adjourned the matter to Friday."
Mugisha said three of those who were arrested have been released on bail.
Bail application for 42 LGBTQ Ugandans; 39 bail applications were made in the Chief Magistrate Court. State attorney prayed for an adjournment to scrutinise the 74 sureties.Court adjourned the matter to Friday 4th June. 3 of the accused persons were released on bail earlier. pic.twitter.com/SVLOn7jGg5
Pan Africa ILGA is among the organizations that have urged the Ugandan government to release those who were arrested . A State Department spokesperson on Wednesday told the Washington Blade in a statement the U.S. Embassy in Kampala is "following developments in the case closely."
"We understand the individuals are being charged with violating government of Uganda restrictions on the size of gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19," said the spokesperson.
"The United States remains committed to supporting democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, and prosperity in Uganda," they added. "No one should face arrests, violence or torture because of who they are or who they love. We continue to engage with the government of Uganda on a wide range of issues, including those related to human rights, including LGBTQI+ rights, to improve the lives of all Ugandans."
Uganda is among the dozens of countries around the world in which consensual same-sex sexual relations remain criminalized.
Lawmakers last month passed a bill that would further criminalize homosexuality in the country.
Police in April 2020 arrested 19 LGBTQ people at a Kampala shelter and charged them with violating regulations the Ugandan government put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Prosecutors subsequently dropped the charges against them, and a court ordered their release.
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Chile president backs marriage equality
Google donates $2 million to OutRight Action International COVID-19 fund
Rufus Gifford sworn in as State Dept. chief of protocol
State Department launches new global LGBTQ rights fund
Gabriel Boric and his government takes office on March 11
Chilean President-elect Gabriel Boric. (Photo via the Chilean government)
Chilean President-elect Gabriel Boric on Friday named two openly LGBTQ people to his Cabinet.
Marco Antonio Ávila, who is a gay man, will be the country's education minister. Alexandra Benado, who is a lesbian, will be Chile's sports minister.
Javiera Zúñiga, a spokesperson for Movilh (Movimiento de Integración y Liberación Homosexual), a Chilean LGBTQ rights group, applauded Boric for naming Ávila and Benado to his Cabinet.
"The visibility of sexual orientation and gender identity is no longer an impediment to access any position in Chile," said Zúñiga in a press release. "Sexual orientation and gender identity are irrelevant for the positions, whether they are public or private. Capability is the only thing that matters."
Boric and his government will take office on March 11. Chile's marriage equality law goes into effect the day before.
Julissa Ramírez and Nohemí Medina Martínez killed in Ciudad Juárez
From left: Julissa Ramírez and Nohemí Medina Martínez. (Photo via Facebook)
Authorities in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juárez on Sunday found the dismembered bodies of a lesbian couple along a local highway.
The dismembered body parts of Julissa Ramírez and Nohemí Medina Martínez were found in plastic bags that had been placed along the Juárez-El Porvenir Highway.
El Diario, a Mexican newspaper, reported the married women lived in El Paso, Texas, which is across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Juárez. Authorities said relatives last spoke with Ramírez and Medina on Saturday afternoon.
A source in Ciudad Juárez with whom the Washington Blade spoke on Thursday confirmed Ramírez and Medina "were lesbian women" and their murder was "very violent."
Members of Comité de la Diversidad Sexual de Chihuahua, an LGBTQ rights group in the state of Chihuahua in which Ciudad Juárez is located, and Chihuahua Gov. María Eugenia Campos Galván are among those who have expressed outrage over the women's murders. Comité de la Diversidad Sexual de Chihuahua on Wednesday also urged local and state authorities to investigate whether the murder was a hate crime.
"People of sexual diversity are questioned, including their existence through heteronormative discourse," said the group in a statement. "They have the right to a life free of violence in which they exercise all their rights, in addition to living without fear or fear of rejection and aggressions that can unfortunately escalate to hate crimes."
EXHORTA SECRETARÍA DE GOBERNACIÓN A @MaruCampos_G A ACABAR CON LESBOFOBIA@SEGOB_mx a través de @CONAPRED y @CONAVIM_MX pidió al Gob del Estado que esclarezca el asesinato de Yulizsa y Nohemí…#JusticiaParaYulizsaYNohemi (1/3) pic.twitter.com/kLC7UNIoV2
— Comité de la Diversidad Sexual de Chihuahua (@DiversidadChih) January 19, 2022
El Diario reported Ramírez and Medina are two of the nine women who have been reported killed in Ciudad Juárez since the beginning of the year.
Personas de las Diversidades Afectivo Sexuales, an LGBTQ rights group in Ciudad Juárez, and feminist organizations on Thursday organized a protest during which participants demanded local, state and federal authorities do more to end to violence against women in the city. The press release that announced the demonstration specifically cited Ramírez and Medina.
"We seek justice and clarification in the murder of Nohemí and Yulissa, a lesbian couple who was found in Juárez-Porvenir Highway," it reads.
LGBTQ activists and feminist groups participate in a protest against femicides in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, on Jan. 20, 2022. (Courtesy photo)
New policy announced Wednesday in Mexico City
(Washington Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers)
Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry on Wednesday announced transgender people who were born in Mexico can receive an amended birth certificate at any of the country's consulates.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard is among those who spoke at a ceremony at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Mexico City where he and other officials detailed the policy. Trans Congresswomen Salma Luévano and María Clemente García attended alongside Sen. Malú Micher, trans activist Jessica Marjane, Global Equality Caucus Deputy Director Aron Le Fevre and Amicus Director Juan Pablo Delgado are among those who attended.
Amicus, an advocacy group that is based in the state of Guanajuato, represented two trans Mexicans who brought legal action after consulates in the U.S. denied their request for birth certificates that correspond with their gender identity.
Victory Institute International Programs Manager Mateo de la Torre in 2019 sought legal recourse, known as an "amparo" in the Mexican judicial system, after the Mexican Consulate in D.C. said it could not change the sex on his birth certificate.
Delgado earlier this week told the Washington Blade during a telephone interview from Guanajuato that one judge asked De La Torre to file his "amparo" in person in Tijuana because his signature did not correspond with the one on his Mexican ID. Delgado said a trans woman from Guanajuato filed her own "amparo" in 2021 after the Mexican Consulate in Houston said it could not issue her an amended birth certificate.
Trans Mexicans who want to receive an amended birth certificate need to provide their original document, but Delgado told the Blade that consulates can access them through a data base. De La Torre on Wednesday received an amended birth certificate at the Mexican Consulate in D.C.
"This birth certificate comes after a decade of living in my truth as a transgender man and after years of advocating for my right to be recognized as such," De La Torre told the Blade. "In Mexico and abroad, many trans people face discrimination, violence and endless bureaucratic hurdles in their fight for legal recognition, and after all this time I am most grateful for the ability to vote in my country's elections."
"This new process has the possibility of being life saving for many of our most vulnerable community members, and I will continue to advocate for the day that all trans people living in Mexico are also afforded the right to a process that is free of discrimination and based on self-attestation," added De La Torre.
Delgado described the new policy as "a great advancement towards the recognition of gender identity" in Mexico.
"It's a super important advancement," said Delgado.
Delgado noted Mexico City and 18 of Mexico's 32 states currently allow trans people to receive birth certificates that correspond to their gender identity.
The Mexican Senate has passed a bill that would codify the Foreign Affairs Ministry policy into law. The measure is now before the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, which is the lower house of the country's Congress.


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NBA Launches Initiatives To Support Social Justice And Racial Equality
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By Steve McLean | www.samaritanmag.com
The National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association have come up with a three-pronged program to further their collective efforts and actions in support of social justice and racial equality.
In response to recent police shootings and killings of black Americans that prompted protests and brief league shutdowns by basketball players and other professional athletes, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA executive director Michele Roberts released a joint statement on Aug. 28 that outlined their actions to get players to resume playoffs that were put on hold for three days.
After conversations among NBA players, coaches and team governors, they've created a social justice coalition with representation from all three groups that will focus on a broad range of issues, including increasing access to voting, promoting civic engagement, and advocating for meaningful police and criminal justice reform.
In an effort to try to increase voting accessibility for the November general election in the United States, in every city where the NBA franchise owns and controls its arena property, team governors will work with local elections officials to convert it into a voting location to allow for a safe in-person option for communities vulnerable to COVID-19.
The NBA will also work with its players and television partners to create and run advertising spots for each playoff game to promote greater civic engagement in national and local elections and raise awareness around voter access and opportunity.
"These commitments follow months of close collaboration around designing a safe and healthy environment to restart the NBA season, providing a platform to promote social justice, as well as creating an NBA Foundation focused on economic empowerment in the Black community," the joint statement concluded.
"We look forward to the resumption of the playoffs and continuing to work together — in Orlando and in all NBA team markets — to push for meaningful and sustainable change."
While the Toronto Raptors can't offer Scotiabank Arena for voting in a U.S. election, the team has encouraged the more than 650,000 Americans living in Canada to register to vote.
Raptors player Norman Powell released three T-shirts through his Understand The Grind clothing line to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Proceeds from sales will be split between the Black Youth Helpline in Canada and Campaign Zero in the U.S.
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By now, everyone in the professional services industry understands the crucial need for social networking in the marketing mix. Businesses have embraced the idea and recognize the value of using social networks to communicate with target audiences. Now, the next big idea in marketing has arrived: virtual reality.
At the moment, virtual reality is most prominent in video gaming. Wearing a special headset grants users the opportunity to put themselves inside the game as a contestant, not just as someone controlling a character's actions on the screen. But when Facebook bought a virtual reality company named Oculus Rift last year, it started a conversation about how companies can take advantage of virtual reality to boost brand recognition.
The potential uses for Oculus Rift, however, reach far beyond entertainment. Some foresee this as a perfect platform for training nurses on the proper use of healthcare applications. Others believe it can be used to help treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Autism.
Doing any of these activities while wearing the Oculus Rift headset would allow users to feel as if they were physically at these events. In addition, they would be able to share what they're seeing on social media. "Imagine sharing not just moments with your friends online, but entire experiences and adventures," Zuckerberg said.
Still not convinced of this particular business utility? Envision how a customer might embrace a proposed building construction, a courtroom scene, or a real estate option if they could move within the action, not just hear it explained or see it in drawings.
No one thinks this will be available immediately, but when Google and Facebook first entered our consciousness, no one predicted how integrated they would become in our marketing and public relations decisions, nor how they would disrupt the communication marketplace. It was when people started experimenting with them that their potential was realized, and other platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) followed.
You don't have to take advantage of every new digital offering, but you should be aware of the options and their potential. Better yet, start thinking about how they might create value for your business.


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Everything, especially people, especially Objectivists, especially Objectivists actively pursuing personal values, especially Objectivists actively pursuing personal values rationally.
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My book is now available on Kindle and will soon be an audiobook too.
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My book has just been published! You can get The WHYS Way to Success and Happiness from Amazon right now. http://www.amazon.com/dp/1517501105/ You can also order a special limited edition book (100 numbered copies) signed by me, that will ship in mid-October. If you want one, PayPal $35 (includes free shipping) to [email protected] before they're all sold out. ====== My book is significantly different from most of the other fine books written by Objectivists because Its intended audience is not just Objectivists, Ayn Rand fans, or professional intellectuals. It is a popular book for general audiences. While very philosophical, it's not what Ayn Rand would call "philosophy for Ragnar." It's philosophy for Rearden and for Eddie Willers and for the boy on the bicycle in Monadnock Valley. Its subject is neither ethical nor political. It's about epistemology and psycho-epistemology but, unlike Harry Binswanger's How We Know, it doesn't attempt to comprehensively describe or explain consciousness. Instead, it's a small "how-to" book -- a user's manual or quick-start guide -- for consciousness. It's not about Objectivist epistemology per se, but about an important aspect of epistemology and of Ayn Rand's unique thinking method that is crucial to everyone's life and well-being: causal reasoning. The style is friendly, conversational, and entertaining with a focus on principle-based solutions to real-life problems. From the book description on Amazon:
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Meaning in Rand's characters' names
Betsy replied to agrippa1's topic in Literature
Some names seem obvious from the sounds. John Galt-gaunt tall gold gelt (gold money) Orren Boyle=sore boil Wesley Mouch=weasely mooch ouch Bertram Scudder=burr tramp cruddy Tinky Holloway=hollow tinkling Robert Stadler-staid stagnant
How's your mama 'n 'em?
Betsy replied to EdSalti's topic in Introductions and Personal Notes
My son read and enjoyed Anthem when he was in 4th grade and was about 9 or 10. We didn't encourage him to read The Fountainhead until he was a junior in high school and had developed a serious passion for astronomy. At that point, we thought he could understand and identify with a man driven by a love of his work.
That is something Ayn Rand denied ... sort of ... in 1966. I was part of a group of 3-4 people talking to Miss Rand after an NBI lecture and we were discussing naming children. She was very opposed to naming children after their parents or after living people because she thought a child should have his own identity. Then I asked her, "What about naming fictional characters after real people." She said she was against that too and that she chose her character names if she liked the sounds and the associations with similar words. She cited Lois Cook making rhymes out of "Toohey." I didn't completely buy that, so I asked "How do you say Frank O'Connor in Spanish?" She smiled a great big innocent smile and said, "That does sound good, doesn't it?"
Judging Other People
Betsy replied to konerko14's topic in Questions about Objectivism
That depends on how one measures productiveness. Did you have a particular example in mind? I don't believe I made a universal statement. As I recall, we were discussing assessing another person's honesty and you can never be as certain of another's honesty as you can be of your own.
It is incorrect to assume I am saying that the motive of a person is always important with respect to judging his virtues from his actions, but it usually is. Would you conclude that Keating is just as virtuous as Roark because they both chose to be architects and they both went to the Stanton Institute? Why they did it makes a difference. What if someone really wants to tell a lie but refrains because he doesn't think he can get away with it right now. Does the fact that he told the truth right now prove he is honest?
Whoa! I never said the action was unintentional. Almost all actions are intended -- i.e., motivated by something. What I actually wrote was "I cannot know, with equal certainty, what you intended to do." Of course it is. I never said otherwise.
That is significant evidence, but not 100% certain. It could be the intent was to quit smoking, but willpower failed. No, for the same reasons as the above. Observing the actions first-hand, I can know, with 100% certainty, that you puffed on the cigarette and ate the cookie, but I cannot know, with equal certainty, what you intended to do.
Two Different Types of Certainty?
Betsy replied to dan_edge's topic in Metaphysics and Epistemology
If you haven't determined the cause yet, you should be holding out for more evidence. For instance, it was noted when I was studying finance, that every time womens' hemlines went up, so did the stock market and vice versa. All the evidence confirmed it and no evidence contradicted it. There was no evidence to the contrary to raise a doubt. The only problem was, there was no reason to believe hemlines were causally related to stock prices or how. That begs the question What is "sufficient evidence to consider it as something non-arbitrary?" But there is a real, non-arbitrary standard of proof that tells you when you know "enough". The standard is, "Have I found the cause yet?"
Is it, or is it the other way around? Having conclusive evidence is what causes doubt to be dismissed because the conclusive evidence contradicts the doubt. The opposite is not necessarily true. The fact that you have little knowledge of, and no reason to doubt, the theory of relativity does not establish it as conclusively true. I don't think so nor do I see Dr. Peikoff defining it that way. An essential definition is in terms of causes rather than consequences. Having conclusive evidence causes and results in the dismissal of doubt as contradictory. Observe that Peikoff defines certainty positively as having conclusive evidence and then mentions lack of doubt afterward as a consequence.
Only in the sense that "Considering that I don't know enough about this, maybe there's something I don't know that would disprove it." That does not mean there is specific, identifiable grounds for a specific, identifiable doubt. That doesn't follow. When Ayn Rand refused to endorse Darwin's theory, it did not mean she had any reason to doubt it or that she had an "alternative" explanation but only that she didn't know enough about it to be sure it was true. The basic doubt is that one does not have enough evidence for a conclusion and not that one has any specific, identifiable alternative.
That is not what I was saying at all. In the indicated post I was making the case that Dr. Peikoff's definition of "certainty" was a positive definition based on what certainty IS -- i.e., having conclusive evidence. I was contrasting this to other definitions of "certainty" that define it negatively in terms of what it IS NOT - i.e., it does not have any doubt. When I wrote that Dr. Peikoff "does not say that there is no longer any possibility of doubt," I meant just that literally. He doesn't make any claims whatsoever about the possibility (or impossibility) of doubt. I did not mean to say or imply that there was a possibility of doubt at all. As Dr. Peikoff wrote, there is no grounds for asserting that possibility.
I was using metaphysical possibility, as y_feldblum pointed out, to mean a potentiality. Whether a potentiality will be actualized depends on the nature of the entities acting. Where human action is not involved, the results are totally deterministic and, if we understood the entities well enough, totally predictable. Where human action is involved, whether a potentiality will be actualized depends on volitional choices. In the case of the acorn, whether it grows into an oak tree might depend on whether someone chooses to plant it in fertile soil or not.
I don't see any contradiction here because we are discussing two different propositions here: 1) the possibility that something is true and 2) the possibility that a conclusion is not true (doubt). There are many situations where you have evidence that something is true, but not sufficient evidence for forming a conclusion, and no evidence that it is not true. In such a situation you would say "It is not certain, but it is possibly true, and I have no reason to doubt it."


Saw this photo on page E27 of the July 1966 issue of Chain Store Age, a Roseville, CA location with a very odd offset roof.
I've never seen anything else on this chain though...or if it was a merely regional outfit.
I'm not sure where the scanned file is - this was from over 11 years ago. It may be on my archive CDs somewhere at home, but I can't say for sure.


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Q: VS 2015 Web Deploy to Azure Web App Staging deployment slot overwrites PROD slot I am experiencing a strange issue with Visual Studio Community 2015 web deployments to azure web apps. I have a Production slot and a Staging slot. When I perform a Web Deploy to Staging, it is also overwriting the web.config in the Production slot!

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*The web.config is transformed correctly per my staging web.config transformations and I can validate this by looking locally at it in obj\Staging\TransformWebConfig\transformed\web.config.

*The log in the build output window in VS all looks correct Updating file (xxxx__staging\Web.config).

Yet when I run the application in the PROD slot, it is pointing to the database that was designated in the Staging web.config. And when I view the web.config in PROD via FTP, I see that all the STAGE web.config transformations are there as well. So from what I can tell, the STAGE web deployment is updating BOTH the Prod and Stage files...well at least the web.config file.
The reverse is also true. When doing a web deploy to PROD, it is overwriting the web.config in STAGE as well.
Is there some sync setting that tells Azure to sync these deployment slots or some other logical explanation?

A: This looks like you have autoswap feature turned on, so VS swaps slots right after deploy. Two deploys to stage - and you have the same env in both slots.

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> Easily build binaries

## Install

```bash
$ npm install --save bin-build
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## Usage

```js
var BinBuild = require('bin-build');

var build = new BinBuild()
	.src('http://www.lcdf.org/gifsicle/gifsicle-1.80.tar.gz')
	.cmd('./configure --disable-gifview --disable-gifdiff')
	.cmd('make install');

build.run(function (err) {
	if (err) {
		throw err;
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});
```

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Type: `String`

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Type: `String`

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Type: `Function`

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MIT © [Kevin Mårtensson](https://github.com/kevva)

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Since I've been out of work I've been trying to do some improvements on our house. When we bought the house in September of 2009 it was definitely "move-in" ready, we just wanted to make some cosmetic changes on the main part of the house to make it our own. I say the main part of the house because when we bought the house, there was a 1000 sq ft. addition that was 85% finished. We have since finished the addition, but have it sealed off to save on heating costs. The rest of the house is a total of ~2500 sq ft, so there is plenty of room for the two of us.
This picture is from a Pottery Barn catalog a few years back that I ripped out and saved. When it came time to renovate our living room, I wanted to duplicate this. But why? Where is the fun in that? Why wouldn't I use it as a guide and adjust it to our style? I did the best with what we had, and am proud to say that the only money we spend for the renovated living room was for the paint and the curtains. You can see the full post here.
It's a start in the right direction. And any time I'm I see these areas in their respective rooms, it makes me smile. Because I designed it and it's a style all my own.
How have you incorporated your own style into your home?


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George Rochberg: Eden: Out of Time & Out of Space. Eden: Out of Time & Out of Space, a Chamber Concerto for Guitar and Ensemble; Muse of Fire, for Flute and Guitar; American Bouquet (Versions of Popular Music for Guitar). The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, David Shifrin, Artistic Director, with Eliot Fisk, guitar, and Paula Robinson, flute. (Arabesque Records, CD # Z6745) 2000.
American composer George Rochberg was born in Paterson, New Jersey in 1918. He began his study of composition in the late 1930s, and resumed after a stint in the army during World War II. He taught at the Curtis Institute of Music and at the University of Pennsylvania from 1948 until his retirement in 1983. During that long academic career, Rochberg produced an enormous amount of music, and was one of the most influential, though not the most-performed, composers of his time. The present album from Arabesque Records contains three works by Rochberg from the 1990s, all of which prominently feature guitar.
Like most of his contemporaries, Rochberg was strongly influenced by atonal composers such as Bartok and Webern, and the serialist theories of Schoenberg, and his first works were in that mold. Like most of his contemporaries, he eventually rejected serialism and atonality and in the mid-1960s began producing works using traditional techniques of structure and tonality. Rochberg, in fact, was one of the leading voices speaking out against serialism during the 1960s, and is credited with turning many other young composers from that path as well. It was Rochberg who declared serialism "finished, hollow, meaningless" and his Third String Quartet, written in 1971, is considered by some music historians and one of the most decisive hammer-blows that nailed the lid shut on the serialist experiment for many composers. One contemporary critic wrote that Rochberg's Third Quartet was "the work that defines the attitudes of a generation of composers [and] represented a way out of the maze."
Following his vehement rejection of serialism, Rochberg developed a style he called "multi-gestural," which, in his words, "makes possible the combination and juxtaposition of a variety of means which denies neither the past nor the present." And it is this willingness to combine elements from any source, so long as they work, that is the defining characteristic of the three works in the present collection. The "chamber concerto" Eden: Out of Time & Out of Space is a perfect example. Written in 1998, the work takes its title from a W.B. Yeats line from 1906 that asks "Is Eden out of time and out of space?" Rochberg's answer is "Yes, Eden is out of reach, but still near." With this piece, Rochberg says, he intended "to shut out - with quietness and other-worldliness - the clamour and clang of the raucous Garish Day, to turn away its tumult and noise, to negate its stridency and chaos. Perhaps in the cleansing stillness and blessing of this emptied-out state of soul, Eden, though still hidden, may not be so far away; though still unreachable, may be close enough to almost touch." Maybe it's nearer the truth to say that by giving yourself up to this music, Eden may almost touch you. See if it works for you..
You can hear George Rochberg's chamber concerto Eden: Out of Time & Out of Space on WHIL-FM (91.3) Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. as part of their weekly series of music from after 1950.
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*Easy and smooth control with tilting iPhone/iPod touch.
Ace Combat Xi's most impressive feat is that so little of the Ace Combat experience has been lost during the jump to the small screen.
If you're in love with the Ace Combat series and don't mind a rather short campaign, then you may enjoy having a copy of the game with you at all times on your phone. If you don't have any particular ties to Ace Combat games, you're probably better off exploring the few other aerial combat games or waiting to see how Gameloft's HAWX turns out.
Ace Combat Xi has better controls and gameplay than any flying game available on the iPhone. The problem is that the game is over far too soon.
A shocking lack of features sends Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion plummeting well below expectations, gliding by on impressive graphics and polished controls.
Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion is a worthy addition to the series for Namco, but too short to enjoy completely.
It won't please fans of the series, nor will it appeal to the casual iDevice audience. The game can be fun and entertaining but there are far too many hoops to jump through to get there.


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Doctors produce play to draw attention to teen suicide risk
Being a pediatrician means experiencing the highs and lows of kids everywhere. And to showcase that, one physician, the founder of Agave Pediatrics, found time to write, direct and act in the new play "Humerican Dreams".
The play focuses on highlighting the issues seen every day in pediatrics and revolves around the life of first-generation immigrants specifically teenage depression.
On Horizon is pediatrician and founder of Agave Pediatrics, Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, and psychiatrist Dr. Padma Aking.
They tell us they created the play to draw awareness to the problem of mental health and help erase the stigma surrounding it.
Humerican Dreams was performed August 6 and 7 at Glendale Community College. Almost a dozen other physicians were involved in it. The play revolved around the life of first generation immigrants, with focus on teen depression and suicidal ideation. The play also highlights the cultural differences that the first generation immigrants and their children have to face.
The Humerican Dreams team donates all proceeds to Teen Lifeline, an organization that works in preventing suicidality in teens and helping support their mental health through enhancing resiliency in youth and fostering supportive communities.
Please check their website for more information: teenlifeline.org
There are many places to find help in a crisis.
You can all the mental health crisis line in Arizona at 1-800-631-1314 or 602-222-9444.
The suicide and crisis Lifeline is now just three digits: 988.
The National Suicide Hotline is 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Text HOME to 741741
And in Arizona, the Teen Lifeline is 602-248-8336.
pediatrician and founder of Agave Pediatrics, Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, and Psychiatrist Dr. Padma Aking.
President Biden signs new inflation bill designed to fight climate change
Poet selected as new Grand Canyon Astronomer in Residence


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Куркляй () — местечко в Аникщяйском районе Утенского уезда на северо-востоке Литвы. Согласно переписи населения 2011 года, в местечке проживает 374 человека. Административный центр одноимённого староства. Близ местечка расположен Аникщяйский региональный парк.

История
До Второй Мировой войны в местечке проживала значительная еврейская община. Евреи Куркляя разделили судьбу евреев Укмерге и его окрестностей, которые были убиты в ходе массовой казни в лесу Пивония 5 сентября 1941 года. Сохранилась старая деревянная синагога.

Герб
Герб местечка Куркляй был утверждён указом президента Литвы № 1K-1829 от 26 мая 2014 года.

Описание и обоснование символики
В серебряном поле золотой святой Георгий (святой покровитель местной церкви) верхом на восстающем червленом коне (символизирует местную традицию коневодства) колет черным копьем в пасть зеленого дракона (символизирует зеленые луга Куркляйского староства), попранного задними копытами коня и изрыгающего червленое пламя. Лицо и кисти рук святого естественного цвета.

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Известные уроженцы
  (род. 11 февраля 1967) — участник групп LT United и Foje.

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Бывшие еврейские местечки Литвы
Населённые пункты Аникщяйского района

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Don't miss a ride on the cable car to see the world from above. Float right over the Wuhletal valley, from Kienberg into the Gärten der Welt. The spectacular view from up to 35 metres stretches as far as Berlin's city centre. With a stopover at Wolkenhain, the cable car runs along a total length of 1.5 kilometres. If you're lucky, you might even catch one of the six glass-bottomed cars. Chances are about 1 in 10. Good luck!
Cable car in autumn and winter
Since December 14, the cable car is running on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and during the Christmas and winter holidays in Berlin daily from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., the toboggan run until 4.00 p.m..
In the event of storms, squalls or thunderstorms, the cable car and the toboggan are temporarily closed for safety reasons.
The ticket offices of the cable car close 30 minutes before the end of operation. You can also find the operating times on seilbahn.berlin.
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Why invest at the top?
HumanergyCoachingWhy invest at the top?
Making the decision to invest in a CEO's development can be tricky. When resources are scarce or performance is generally fair to good, it can be tempting to settle for the status quo. Unfortunately, that decision can bring dire consequences.
Stagnation. In the absence of a clear wake-up call, the CEO will likely continue to provide OK leadership. Even clear direction from a board of directors to "shape up" isn't enough. Under-performing leaders also need a profound boost in self-awareness and a disciplined way to build new capabilities. Otherwise, expect more of the same.
Collateral damage. Your organization's good name is at stake. If you allow questionable leaders to continue, it says something about the organization's values and commitment to its mission. Your reputation is sullied, key relationships are damaged, and great people leave the organization. When you do finally get around to dealing with (or replacing) the CEO, the job is now much, much bigger.
It's true that nobody's perfect, and all leaders are flawed. Even highly effective leaders can amplify performance by investing in their development When it comes to under-performance at the top, settling for uninspired leadership isn't the answer. Maybe the organization can't afford an exclusive executive development program immediately. But do invest in the CEO's leadership growth if real issues exist – or make a transition plan to prevent a crisis in the future.


Nursing home neglect is the most common type of elder abuse in nursing facilities with 95 percent of residents reporting neglect in the past year alone. This type of mistreatment most commonly occurs when an occupant does not receive proper medical, physical, or emotional attention and can potentially pose the serious risk of harm to victims. Levels of abuse are very much dependent on the case but for nursing home tenants it often is displayed through lack of basic hygiene as well as improper assistance with eating and mobility.
Unfortunately, millions of older Americans are abused and/or neglected in nursing homes and only a fraction is reported. In fact for every case of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect are reported to authorities- an additional 5 more go unreported.
As time passes in these situations, it becomes more difficult to investigate neglect and abuse claims.
Neglect is a heartrending issue that can cause major physical and psychological harm to elderly men and women. The only way to stop the abuse is to confront the abuser and hold them responsible for their actions. If you suspect that a nursing home is not providing the level of care needed, please schedule your free and confidential consultation today.


Saltwater kayak fisherman: Thinking about rigging my new 2017 Outback.... what's actually needed?
Thinking about rigging my new 2017 Outback.... what's actually needed?
Well the 'old' 2015 loan Hobie Outback is due to depart to a new owner on Saturday with my new replacement 2017 model due to arrive at the Hobie UK dealer the same day. However, I probably won't be able to collect it until later next week so that's provided me with time to consider how I'm going to rig it and what exactly I'm going to have to order. Hopefully it'll look just like this one below when I collect it.
This Outback will have to last many years, I'm not going to be in any rush to upgrade to the latest model, etc. Rigging is expensive and time consuming, plus every time I move onto a new kayak I end up losing quite a lot of money on items that can't be removed, items such as track systems, fixed mounts, anchor trolley, hatches, electrical looms, etc. It's also the time required to actually rig the kayak, giving it plenty of thought, as well a taking the time to produce a top notch final product,.. this all takes time. A considerable amount of time!
I considered fitting Hobie H-Rails plus the associated accessories, though it just starts to get more complex and more expensive. Plus I was concerned about re-entering the kayak after a capsize, etc. I justed to keep it clean and relatively simple.
1. An anchor trolley. I've previously made my own anchor trolleys on two of my previous kayaks. It's straight forward and not particularly expensive. However, this time I'm planning on fitting a YakAttack LeverLoc system, probably one on either side. It looks to be a well thought out, innovative, yet simplistic system, made from quality components, Time will tell, my YakAttack order is due to arrive shortly.
2. Rod holders (I'll stick with my trusted RAM tube setup for bait fishing). I've been using RAM RAP-119 rod holders for some time now. I've modified mine specifically for the Outback and they work well for most applications.
3. Rectangular hatch. Storage space is everything on the kayak for me and the standard round hatch just doesn't cut it. I'll also add the tackle insert as well as an integrated dry bag within the hull to provide a large amount of enclosed dry storage. I've done this previously and it works very well.
4. Combination fish finder/GPS. I've watched this technology improve exponentially since I started kayak fishing in 2007, starting out with a Humminbird 565 to my Prowler Big Game. I'm fortunate to be an Ambassador for Lowrance and my most recent setup is an HDS 9 Carbon with TotalScan, This should be a straightforward installation as Hobie kayaks are 'Lowrance ready'.
5. Accessory Mounts. Whether it be rod holders, fish finders, navigation lights, cameras, etc, they all need a way of being mounted to the kayak. I prefer a universal type of system and for this I've been using YakAttack's GearTrac from the beginning. These can accept a variety of fittings and are ideal for mounting a multitude of accessories. The latest 2nd Generation GearTrac is somewhat lighter and will be a new fit for myself.
6. An electrical system. To me this is vitally important, not just because it's require to power up the FF/GPS and navigation light, etc, but it also has be be extremely durable to survive many years in a saltwater environment without failing. This requires quality components as well as a methodical approach to ensure watertight integrity is maximised. For this I use Bulgin Standard marine connectors. They are very well sealed and feature stainless steel pins and sockets. Looms are covered with heat shrink tubing for durability and ssuitably sealed. This is not a cheap setup, however it's tremendously reliable.
7. Power supply. Over the years I've used SLA batteries to power up my electrics. In the early days I could get a couple of sessions out on a 7ah battery if needed. Though with today's large screen combination fish finder/GPS units the power requirements are far higher. With my latest Lowrance HDS 9 Carbon I was really struggling to get a decent fishing session out of a 12ah battery. Lead acid batteries are bulky and heavy so after much research I've recently moved away from SLA batteries and purchased an LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery. Despite being 22ah in capacity, its lighter than a 12ah SLA battery and comparable in size. It's charge from flat to full capacity in 4 hours, that's seriously fast compared to a lead acid battery. This is stored in its own dry bag with a fully waterproof connector within the kayak.
That's the 'must have' items for the Outback, though there are other considerations as well.
As much as I never got to sail the 2015 Outback, I did sail my first Outback model on quite a few occasions and enjoyed it immensely. To that end I'll rig this new model for sailing from the outset. That'll require the crossbar for the Hobie Sidekicks to be fitted as well as some minor items of hardware towards the front hatch.
The tankwell area will be used for my drybox/ Hobie H-Crate or Hobie Livewell as required, nothing new there whatsover, it works, no need to re-invent the well.
Visually this new 2017 Outback will look very similar to my current setup, though it'll be mine and that just feels better for a variety of reasons.
I think that should do it. It'll take me a good couple of days to get it rigged just how I want it. Time to order up some items so I can crack on with the rigging in a week or so, hopefully the YakAttack items will arrive in good time. I want it to be fishing ready within a fortnight, bring on the fishing!
Great blog. I live in S. Texas, US, about an hour from the coast and have been considering kayak fishing. It is amazing all the rigging required to get setup properly. The ones I've seen here are just the kayaks with no riggings, and I wasn't aware that you could rig a kayak for sailing. Definitely have to check into that more.


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Notification no. 79/2017-Customs granting IGST exemption to import of capital goods under EPCG is clarificatory
POONAM GANDHI
| Goods and Services Tax - Judiciary
Case Law Details
Case Name : Sanathan Textile Pvt. Ltd Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court)
Appeal Number : Writ Petition No. 157 of 2019
Date of Judgement/Order : 14/11/2022
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Courts : All High Courts Bombay High Court
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Sanathan Textile Pvt. Ltd Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court)
Bombay High Court has held that notification no. 79/2017-Customs dated October 13, 2017 (amending notification no. 16/2015-Customs) granting exemption from the IGST to the capital goods imported under the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme is clarifying and curative in nature.
Facts-
It is mainly contended that this Hon'ble Court may issue an appropriate writ or Order in the nature of Mandamus or otherwise to the respondents to re-assess the impugned Bills of Entry issued by the Respondent No.2 by considering the exemption to IGST inserted vide Notification No.79/2017-Cus dated 13.10.2017 to have retrospective effect and grant the refund of duties/taxes paid by the petitioner.
Conclusion-
That it was always the intention of the Central Government to exempt imports of capital goods under the EPCG Scheme from payment of additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. We must keep in mind, when the GST regime came into force, while Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act came to be amended by inserting Sub Sections (7) and (9) providing for levy of Integrated Tax and Goods and Service Compensation Cess, in the corresponding amendment made in Notification No.16/2015-Cus. Vide Notification No.26/2017-Cus, dated 29th June 2017, Sub Sections (7) and (9) of Section 3 were left out. Within a short time thereafter, however, Notification dated 13th October 2017, Notification No.16/2015-Cus came to be further amended and imports under the EPCG Scheme were exempted from additional duty under Sub-Sections (7) and (9) of Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act.
In our view, therefore, Notification No.79/2017-Cus, dated 13th October 2017 has to be read as clarificatory or curative in nature, inasmuch as, it would, otherwise, leave a whole class of importers who had imported capital goods uncovered during the period 1st July 2017 to 13th October 2017, allowing the Department to levy additional duty under Sub Section (7) and Sub Section (9) of the Customs Tariff Act on such imports, despite the fact that the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 envisaged imports under the EPCG Scheme at zero custom duty.
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT
The substantial prayers in the Petition are as under :-
"a) That this Hon'ble High Court may issue a writ of declaration or any other writ or direction declaring the provisions of Section 3(7) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Section 5 and Section 7(2) of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 as unconstitutional being violative of Article 246/246A/269A of the Constitution of India;
b) that this Hon'ble Court may issue a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate writ or order to quash the assessment of duties and IGST made under impugned Bills of Entry by the Respondent No.2 enclosed in Exhibit A as violative of Articles 14, 19, 265 and 300A being unreasonable, discriminatory, arbitrary, oppressive, excessive, premeditated and without the authority of law.
c) This Hon'ble Court may issue an appropriate writ or Order in the nature of Mandamus or otherwise to the respondents to re-assess the impugned Bills of Entry issued by the Respondent No.2 enclosed in Exhibit A by considering the exemption to IGST inserted vide Notification No.79/2017-Cus dated 13.10.2017 to have retrospective effect and grant the refund of duties/taxes paid by the petitioner."
2. On 10th October 2022 an order came to be passed by this Court, in which Paragraphs 1 to 5 read as under :-
"1. Heard Mr. Raghuraman and Mr. Mishra and as we understand the facts of this case, import of capital goods under the valid authorisation under the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG Scheme) was wholly exempted from payment of any additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. Petitioner has availed of this EPCG Scheme.
2. The intention of the Central Government while framing EPCG Scheme was to permit import at zero customs duty. Accordingly, by Notification No.16/2015-Cus. goods covered by valid authorisation issued under the EPCG Scheme in terms of Chapter 5 of the Foreign Trade Policy were exempted from the whole of the additional duty leviable under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. When the GST regime came into force, Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act came to be amended by insertion of Sub Section (7) and Sub Section (9) that provided for levy of Integrated Tax and Goods and Services Compensation Cess. Corresponding amendment was made in Notification No.16/2015-Cus. vide Notification No. 26/2017-Cus dated 29th June 2017. In the Notification No.26/2017, the import under the EPCG Scheme which was exempted from additional duty under Sub Section (7) and Sub Section (9) of Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act was not included. However, within a short time thereafter in Notification dated 13th October 2017 being amended Notification No.16/2015-Cuscame to be issued and the imports under the EPCG Scheme were exempted from additional duty under Sub Section (7) and Sub Section (9) of the Customs Tariff Act. It is petitioner's case that during this period, i.e., from 1st July 2017 when Notification No.16/2015-Cus came into effect and the fresh amendment dated 13th October 2017 came into effect, petitioner paid Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) amounting to Rs.24,94,53,580/- on the capital goods imported by petitioner. The details of the bills of entries are provided in the petition.
3. Mr. Raghuraman submitted that the fact that within a short time the original Notification No.16/2015-Cus came to be further amended itself makes it apparent that it was on account of inadvertence or oversight while amending Notification No.16/2015-Cus by Notification No. 26/2017-Cus dated 29th June 2017. The words "figures and brackets Sub Section (7) and Sub Section (9)" were not inserted and it was always the intention of the Central Government to exempt imports of capital goods under the EPCG Scheme from payment of additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act.
4. Mr. Raghuraman added that it is more so because customs duty was always exempted and therefore Notification No. 79/2017-Cus dated 13th October 2017 has to be read as clarificatory or curative in nature, in as much as, otherwise it would leave whole class of importers who had imported capital goods uncovered from period 1st July 2017 to 13th October 2017. Mr. Raghuraman placed reliance on a judgment of the Gujarat High Court in Prince Spintex Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India.
5. In our view, it would also assist the court if respondents place on record the Minutes of Meeting recorded alongwith discussion notes, file notings, representations received and the agenda placed before the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBI & C) that resulted in issuance of Notification No. 79/2017-Cus dated 13th October 2017. Ordered accordingly."
3. Subsequent thereto, Mr. Mishra has placed on record today a compilation of documents containing discussion notes, representation received, Minutes of the Meetings where the mandates of the Committee on exports was fixed, interactions/discussions of the Committee on exports and with stakeholders, etc. A copy of the compilation was also handed over to Mr. Raghuraman.
4. The Counsel brought to our attention Agenda Item 5 in the 22nd GST Council Meeting dated 06th October 2017, which was report and recommendations of the Committee on exports. The Minutes open with the following words :-
"In the 21 st Meeting held on 09.09.2017 at Hyderabad, taking cognizance of the difficulties being faced by exporters post-GST, the Council decided to constitute a Committee on Exports to examine the issues troubling the export sector and to recommend a suitable strategy for helping this sector." (emphasis supplied)
5. Various issues were identified by the Committee after interacting with all concerned and examining the representations received. The Committee was conscious that there were core issues which needed immediately to be addressed to encourage export in the GST environment. One of that was 'working capital blockage' for manufacturer exporters including EOUs due to requirement of upfront payment of GST on inputs and capital goods. On this issue of working capital blockage, the Committee proposed two options for resolving the same. The Committee observed that holders of advance authorisations/EPCG/100% EOUs earlier procured their inputs/capital goods, etc., meant for export production duty free, but now have to pay GST thereon. It was also observed that likewise, merchant exporters procured their goods for export free of central duties, but they now have to pay GST. This gave rise to the problem of cash blockage, which has also got accentuated due to delay of refunds. Keeping this fact in mind, two options of resolution were proposed. Option one was exemption on IGST and Cess on imports plus deemed export and nominal GST for supplies to merchant exporters. In that, for procuring imported supply, it was proposed to grant exemption from payment of IGST and Cess under Section 6 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017('IGST Act, 2017') read with Section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962. The second option suggested was e-Wallet. This second option, we are informed, has been shelved.
6. The Minute Book indicates there was extensive deliberation among the participants. It would be useful to reproduce Paragraphs 12.8, 12.10 and 12.13 of the Minute Book.
"12.8. …………………………………………………………………….. On the issue of working capital blockage to exporters, he suggested that presently Option-1 (allowing tax payment through Advance Authorisation/EPCG/EOU schemes) could be implemented and Option–2 (e-Wallet) could be implemented by April, 2018. The Hon'ble Minister from Jammu & Kashmir stated that Option-1 damaged the basic structure of GST of not giving exemptions which also applied for duty exemption schemes for North-Eastern States. He stated that the basic structure of GST should not be tampered with due to operational difficulties which was largely due to delay in the delivery by the IT vendor. ……………………………………………………. He cautioned that if a regime of exemptions was introduced, the GST architecture might collapse. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… He stated that a regime of exemption would create a very high arbitrage on both sides and once people got used to it, it would be difficult to get rid of it. ………………………
12.10. ………………………………………………………………. The Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar observed that the officers from the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were members of the Export Committee and the recommendations of the Committee were unanimous. He stated that the fundamental question was how to save exports and the proposed exemption was only an interim measure until the scheme of e-Wallet was implemented. He observed that even if it involved some compromise with the GST design, the Council should support Option-1 to help exporters.
12.13. ………………………………………….. He suggested that they should be given the facility of exemption for short period……………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… He warned that without these support measures, the exports might collapse. Shri Alok Chaturvedi, Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) stated that the size of the problem of funds blockage for the exporters could be gauged from the fact that the revenue foregone for one year from advance authorization, EOU and EPCG was around Rs.45,000 crore. He stated that Rs. 28,000 crore of duty foregone was due to advance authorization scheme, Rs.9,000 crore was due to EPCG and Rs. 8,000 was due to EOUs scheme. He emphasised that exporters were facing competition in the international market and they had to compete against exporters from countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia and Philippines. He also reminded that Indian exporters faced problems in relation to infrastructure, lack of flexible labour laws and lack of economies of scale. He stated that the exporters needed support for the next seven to eight months and the system of e-Wallet could be developed by then."
7. After discussing and considering all the pros and cons and after being conscious of the fact that the basic structure of GST was not to grant exemptions, the GST Council decided to grant exemption from IGST, Cess, etc., under Section 6 of the IGST Act, 2017 read with Section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 to import of goods for exporters availing the scheme of advance authorisation/export promotion capital goods/100% export oriented units upto 31st March 2018 and to continue the existing monitoring scheme for exports.
8. Keeping in mind the above background and the fact that even the Government of India was conscious of the problems faced by the exporters and the fact that the exemption has continued to be extended periodically and is valid even as on date, it is apparent that it was on account of inadvertence or oversight that while amending Notification No.16/2015-Cus, by Notification No.26/2017-Cus, dated 29th June 2017, the words, figures and brackets "Sub Section (7) and Sub Section (9)" were not inserted and that it was always the intention of the Central Government to exempt imports of capital goods under the EPCG Scheme from payment of additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. We must keep in mind, when the GST regime came into force, while Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act came to be amended by inserting Sub Sections (7) and (9) providing for levy of Integrated Tax and Goods and Service Compensation Cess, in the corresponding amendment made in Notification No.16/2015-Cus Vide Notification No.26/2017-Cus, dated 29th June 2017, Sub Sections (7) and (9) of Section 3 were left out. Within a short time thereafter, however, Notification dated 13th October 2017, Notification No.16/2015-Cus came to be further amended and imports under the EPCG Scheme were exempted from additional duty under Sub-Sections (7) and (9) of Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. In our view, therefore, Notification No.79/2017-Cus, dated 13th October 2017 has to be read as clarificatory or curative in nature, inasmuch as, it would, otherwise, leave a whole class of importers who had imported capital goods uncovered during the period 1st July 2017 to 13th October 2017, allowing the Department to levy additional duty under Sub Section (7) and Sub Section (9) of the Customs Tariff Act on such imports, despite the fact that the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 envisaged imports under the EPCG Scheme at zero custom duty. We find support for this view in Paragraph 38 of the judgment of Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in Prince Spintex Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Union of India 1. Paragraph 38 reads as under :-
"38. In the facts of the present case, import of capital goods under a valid authorisation under the EPCG Scheme was wholly exempt from payment of any additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. The intention of the Central Government while framing the EPCG Scheme was to permit export at zero customs duty. Accordingly, by Notification No.16/2015-Cus, dated 1st April, 2015, goods covered by a valid authorisation issued under the EPCG Scheme in terms of Chapter 5 of the Foreign Trade Policy were inter alia exempted from the whole of the additional duty leviable under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. However, when the GST regime came into force, while Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act came to be amended by inserting sub-sections (7) and (9) providing for levy of Integrated Tax and Goods and Service Compensation Cess, in the corresponding amendment made in Notification No.16/2015-Cus vide Notification No.26/2017-Cus, dated 29th June 2017, sub-section (7) and sub-section (9) of Section 3 were left out. However, within a short time thereafter, vide notification dated 13th October, 2017, Notification No.16/2015-Cus came to be further amended and the imports under EPCG Scheme were exempted from additional duty under subsection (7) and sub-section (9) of the Customs Tariff Act. It is therefore, apparent that it was on account of inadvertence or oversight that while amending Notification No.16/2015-Cus by Notification No.26/2017-Cus, dated 29th June 2017, the words, figures and brackets "sub-section (7) and sub-section (9)" were not inserted and that it was always the intention of the Central Government to exempt imports of capital goods under the EPCG Scheme from payment of additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. Notification No.79/2017, dated 13th October, 2017, therefore, has to be read as clarificatory or curative in nature, inasmuch as, otherwise it would leave as whole class of importers who had imported capital goods, uncovered during the period 1-7-2017 to 13-10-2017, allowing the department to levy additional duty under sub-sections (7) and (9) of the Customs Tariff Act on such imports, despite the fact that the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 envisages imports under the EPCG Scheme at zero customs duty. Under the circumstances, the action of the respondents in levying Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess on the import of capital goods by the petitioner under a valid authorisation under the EPCG Scheme, not being in consonance with the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 cannot be sustained. For the same reasons, Trade Notice No. 11/2018 dated 30-6-2017, to the extent it is stated therein that under Chapter 5 importers would need to pay IGST, is also rendered unsustainable. Consequently, subject to fulfilment of the conditions contained in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 and the exemption Notification No.16/2015-Cus., dated 1st April 2015 as amended from time to time, the petitioner would continue to enjoy exemption from payment of additional duty under sub-section (7) and sub-section (9) of Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act even during the period 1-7-2017 to 13-10-2017 and is, therefore, entitled to refund of the additional duty paid by it under sub-sections (7) and (9) of Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act."
9. We are informed that an SLP against Prince Spintex Pvt. Ltd. (supra) has been admitted, but no stay has been granted.
10. We would also observe that in another matter Radheshyam Spinning Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Union of India2, the Hon'ble Gujarat High Court has followed Prince Spintex Pvt. Ltd.(supra) and Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 read as under :-
"2. It has been fairly conceded by the Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Union of India as well as by the Learned Counsel appearing for the respondents Nos. 2 and 3 that the issue raised in this writ application is squarely covered by the judgment of this Court in the case of M/s. Prince Spintex Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India; Special Civil Application No.10756 of 2018; decided on 3-2-2020 [2020(35)G.S.T.L. 261 (Guj.)]. We quote the relevant operative part of the judgment referred to above as under :
"42. In the light of the above discussion, the petition succeeds and is, accordingly, allowed. It is held that the amendment of Notification No. 16/2015 Cus. Vide Serial No. 1 of Notification No. 79/2017, dated 13th October, 2017, would also apply to imports made during the period 1-7-2017 to 13-10-2017. Trade Notice 11/2018 dated 30-6-2017 to the extent it is stated therein that under Chapter 5 importers would need to pay IGST is hereby quashed and set aside. The impugned order-in-original dated 29-9-2018 is hereby quashed and set aside and it is held that the petitioner is entitled to refund of the amount of Rs.2,38,83,203/ paid by it towards IGST with interest at the statutory rate. Rule is made absolute accordingly, with no order as to costs".
3. However, the controversy does not come to an end over here. After the present writ application was filed on 18th December 2020, Section 49 of the CGST came to be amended w.e.f. 1-2-2019 and new Section 49A and Section 49B were inserted in the said Act. By virtue of power under Section 49B, Rule 88A was inserted w.e.f. 29-3-2019 in the CGST Rules vide Notification No.16/2019-C.T., dated 29-3-2019. In such circumstances, w.e.f. 1-2-2019, the ITC available on account of IGST has to be first utilized for the payment of GST or CGST or SGST. This provision was amended w.e.f. 1-2-2019, but the GST portal started functioning as per the amended provisions w.e.f. 1-6-2019. Therefore, w.e.f. 1-6-2019, the accumulated ITC of IGST of Rs.3,37,79,196/- (Additional Customs duty paid by the writ applicants, EPCG holder) started getting utilized automatically during the pendency of the petition.
4. In view of the above, the ITC of CGST and SGST started accumulating correspondingly. In such circumstances, as on date on account of such amendment in operation, the writ applicants have Nil balance of IGST in its electronic credit ledger and the IGST balance is converted into CGST and SGST. In other words, the balance of CGST and SGST got artificially inflated as a result of the appropriation of IGST credit."
11. We have not elaborated on the facts of the case inasmuch as there were no disputes therein and the only issue was whether the amendment was clarificatory/curative in nature. Since we have held that the amendment to Notification No.16/2015-Cus was clarificatory/curative in nature, consequences have to follow inasmuch as Petitioner will be entitled to refund of the IGST paid by Petitioner. The refund shall be processed and paid together with interest, if any, within four weeks of Petitioner reversing the entries of availment of the subject credit and debiting the said amount from the credit ledger.
12. Petitioner shall together with its application file evidence that it has reversed the entry of availment of the subject limit. The refund application to be filed physically with the concerned authorities. If, it can be filed electronically, the concerned Department shall provide the link/portal for the same.
13. Petition disposed. No order as to costs.
14. We also clarify, should any amendment to the bill of entry is required, Customs Authority shall permit such amendment.
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The new joint venture combines a comprehensive customer-centric data strategy delivered to you through a new solution – CX360.
(DES MOINES, Iowa, March 11, 2019) – OBI Creative, a research-based, innovation-driven advertising agency based in Omaha, Nebraska, with offices in Des Moines, Iowa, and Zirous, an IT consulting firm headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, today announced they have entered into a joint venture creating Zirobi.
Zirobi's CX360 solution delivers a modern data foundation and comprehensive integration of business and customer data to provide organizations with a 360-degree view of their customer, allowing a better customer experience and driving improved returns for the business.
"Businesses have a hard time navigating the chasm between technology integration and optimized customer experience. The Zirobi team helps customers understand what needs to be accomplished, how that will turn into a return on investment and what it will take from a technology and architecture standpoint to implement a digital transformation within their businesses," said Mary Ann O'Brien, founder and CEO of OBI Creative.
According to Gartner, a research and insights consulting firm, fewer than 10 percent of companies currently have a 360-degree customer view, and only about 5 percent are able to use this view to grow their business. But organizations are beginning to recognize the impact a holistic view can provide; Gartner also reports that by 2020, customer journey analytics will be the number one customer analytics investment, with 85 percent of organizations investing in the optimization of cross-channel customer experiences.
"OBI has always been rooted in using customer insights to drive marketing messages and customer experiences. So, as more and more data are available to our clients, they look to us to help them navigate and develop a clear path forward. They know that they need to integrate their data sets to improve outcomes and experiences, but they aren't always sure how to do it, how long it will take, or how much it will cost. That is where Zirobi comes in," continued O'Brien.
Zirobi enables businesses to execute against the inevitable customer demand for excellent and integrated customer experience. Through a proprietary process, experienced data architects, business strategists, and data scientists map the journey customers take to find or engage with businesses, identify the key customer trigger points in the experience, review the current state of systems and architecture within the organization, identify gaps in what customers want and what is possible both operationally and technologically, visualize use cases and outcomes and layer in advanced analytics and AI to deliver an optimized customer experience and unified view. All implementation plans include an associated ROI and IRR impact assessment.
Zirobi pairs technology best practices with business and communication expertise to help clients plan, implement and execute a successful digital transformation strategy, with the customer as the focus.
"Zirous' joint venture with OBI Creative aligns two great companies on one mission – providing our customers with the intelligence to be more successful. Alignment in values, reputation and a history of success make OBI the perfect partner for Zirous," McDermott concluded.
OBI Creative is a research-based, innovation-driven advertising agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 2001 by Mary Ann O'Brien, OBI starts and finishes each and every marketing plan and campaign with the customer – determining motivations, behaviors and key consideration drivers. Armed with that knowledge, the international award-winning OBI team aligns those motivations with clients' products and services to provide actionable messaging, brand strategy and digital and creative execution to drive intended results.
For over 30 years, Zirous, headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, has served as an IT consulting firm specializing in data, service-oriented architecture, identity management and the development and infrastructure needed to implement them. Zirous was recognized as a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register in 2018 and is currently a finalist for Young Professional Organization of the Year.
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The Kick-off will be held on the campus of NC A&T State University in the Academic Classroom Building. The campus address is: 1601 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411. This is a general campus address.
NC FLL Kick-off Registration is now closed.
On-site registration will be available on the day of the event.
Please note: We cannot guarantee space availability in every workshop.
The North Carolina FIRST® LEGO League Season Kick-off is a wonderful place for Rookie and Veteran teams to come and learn more about this season's Challenge, attend detailed training workshops, and network with other teams.
Thinking about starting or joining a team, but need more information? We invite you to attend as well!
The NC FLL® Planning Committee along with veteran coaches, volunteers, and teams will be on hand to assist with any questions you may have about becoming apart of the NC FLL® community. Attending the workshops at the Kick-off is a great way to learn more about the program and to network with teams from around the state.
Veteran students will share their experiences from previous invitational competitions.
The NC FLL Head Referee will briefly explain overall rules and answer your questions.
An experienced coach will share the many online resources available to teams.
Break out sessions: Choose a mission on the table and program for that mission before leaving for the day.
Sessions have been prepared with specific experience levels in mind, however, anyone can attend any session that has space available. Signing up in advance for a session is helpful.
*Note: Registration for this sessions are not required.
Learn more about about how to navigate National Registration with FIRST and NC FLL Qualifier Registration.
*Note: Registration for these sessions are not required.
The basics of FLL coaching. Logistics, time management, finding your own coaching style, how to find help, etc.
How the team project can change the world. How to make this not your typical school report.
What does the coach need to know? What to do when the students are 'stuck?' How to ask the 'right' questions to move forward.
12:30pm - What does "the kids do the work" mean?
An opportunity to hear from several veterans how they interpret this core value. Ask your specific question. Develop confidence with your interpretation.
1:20pm - So you think you don't have time for team-builders?
Why intentional team builders are important and how to fit them into your season.
An opportunity to discuss coaching concerns with your peers.
*ATTENTION Rookie Teams! - We encourage rookie teams who are new to FLL and haven't yet started meeting, to sign up for the sessions in room 308.
What are all the pieces on the field? How does it all work? What are the rules?
Programming with EV3: How to save programs/projects, naming conventions, how to do basic maneuvering programs, etc.
Team building activities to introduce teams to FLL core values, to get to know each other, and for plain old fun.
Can you build a strong chassis? What is a flat back? Is it useful?
2:10pm - What is a project?
What is the goal of the FLL project? How to choose a project. How to make continuous progress. Basics of presentations and project judging.
How to use technic pieces. What are the pieces called? Can I use materials not in the box? What do I do now?
Experienced FLL Judges will hold a discussion session on what it is they are looking for during interviews. What makes you memorable?
How to group missions and create zones in order to maximize points while more effectively making use of your team's time and energy.
Core values, games and activities that can be used by your team throughout the season to strengthen your team's identity.
How to choose a memorable project presentation. What are the choices? Skit, powerpoint, song, poem, sock puppet show, etc.
What is an engineering notebook? Why would I use it? Can I use pictures and video? Who should write it? Is a blog a good way to go? Where/how should we share the information? Measure website hits with something like statcounter.
How to take your world changing idea to the next level. Research - how to find existing solutions and analyze them. Choosing your innovative solution wisely. Making a prototype. Sharing and presenting your project effectively.
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Cape Town has no shortage of great accommodation options. Take your pick from hotels, budget bed-and breakfasts to brilliant backpacking havens. Whether you're a business traveler or traipsing through the city for pleasure, the variety of places to lay your head are limited only by your preferences and wallet.
Almost every local hotel offers airport transfers in Cape Town via their own or other private taxis from the plane to your place of stay. Arrange your airport transfers in Cape Town independently or via the hotel. Many hotels offer airport transfers in Cape Town at a nominal extra charge.
Transport from Cape Town airport to your venue or place of stay should be privately booked. Do not rely on a public service as unlike OR Tambo international in Johannesburg, there is no direct public train, metro or bus service that will link you directly to where you need to be. The recommended transport from Cape Town airport is via airport shuttle, hotel-operated or independently arranged transfer, taxi or vehicle. Many of the internationally known vehicle hire companies have offices at the airport.
Book your transport from Cape Town airport online, via the information kiosk, through your hotel or physically as you land, by heading to the taxi waiting area or pick-up-and-go areas at the exits. A typical taxi ride from Cape Town International airport to the city centre along the N2, takes about 25 minutes in off-peak traffic, and the time to the other major hub, the V&A Waterfront, is about 35 minutes.
The following hotels are all centrally located in the Mother City and offer a transfer from Cape Town airport to the hotel. There is no standard rate for what each hotel will charge for a transfer from Cape Town airport to the hotel, so you'll need to liaise with them online or via your agent to book your airport transfers in Cape Town.
The Table Bay Hotel is centrally located at the V&A Waterfront, the premier shopping and entertainment district in Cape Town. You'll always be within walking distance of a place to dine should you leave the hotel, since the V&A waterfront has a vast number of eateries ranging from fine dining to fast casual, café style outlets and supermarkets with deli sections, bakeries and ready-made meals.
Majestic sea views, superb service, and large, airy rooms await guests. The hotel has been placed firmly on the map thanks to the many A-list faces that have frequented its rooms, including former US president, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle. It is also a popular choice amongst honeymooners. The hotel is luxurious and on the upper end of the budget scale, but well worth it should your wallet allow. A complimentary shuttle to Table Mountain is available every day. You won't have any problems arranging airport transfers in Cape Town to the hotel via the Table Bay itself or on your own.
As the hotel is in high demand, do make sure to book your stay well before the time.
The enormously popular Radisson Blue enjoys extremely favourable ratings from locals and tourists alike. Locals love to pop in for their famed buffets or to lounge on the deck with a cigar, sipping sundowners and enjoying spectacular sunsets.
The hotel is located within walking distance of both the V&A Waterfront and Green Point Stadium. The stadiums is the perfect place to go for a stroll in the sunshine, on biodiversity tours of the local flora and fauna or to enjoy a private picnic. Enjoy the hourly free shuttle to the V&A Waterfront should you not be inclined to walk. These two Mother City landmarks alone could easily keep you occupied for a few full days.
Airport transfers in Cape Town to the hotel would be quick and easy to arrange – it is a straight route and a very well-known holiday accommodation spot. The hotel has an on-site spa, heated pool, fitness centre, hair salon, Salt Room, bar, business centre, 24-hour concierge service and just about every convenience money can buy. This luxurious but home-away-from-home stay isn't for those on a tight budget though, all though there are affordable specials from time to time.
If you're looking for something thematically daring and fun, you'll join the legions of fans the Fire and Ice! Protea Hotel has amassed. It is a mid-budget, high value hotel that is more than comfortable and style-forward. The hotel is often cited as having some of the best gourmet burger, milkshake and cocktail creations the Mother City has to offer and the venue itself has become something of an institution.
It is conveniently located very near to the Convention Centre and a stone's throw away from Cape Town's famed Long Street, the trendy nightlife and hangout hub. Luxury linen touches, an outdoor swimming pool, and a funky aesthetic full of surprises are guaranteed to make your stay a memorable one. Airport transfers in Cape Town from the airport are available, as are reasonably priced hourly shuttles to and from many must-see nearby attractions.
If you want unbeatable value on a smaller budget, Cape Town Lodge is a logical choice. It is often cited as having one of the most reasonably priced services covering airport transfers in Cape Town, and is particularly suited to those who may not be staying for long in the Mother City.
One of the attractions is the central location of the hotel – superb for sightseeing and getting to know the city during the day, and enjoying the nightlife after sunset. Most rooms come with a kitchenette, but do confirm that utensils have been provided ahead of time. An in-house steakhouse is a must-try for steak lovers, and the hearty breakfast is more than most bargain for. If you're on one of the upper floors you'll have a bull's-eye view of Table Mountain. A plus for tourists is that the hop-on, hop-off Cape Town red-top tourist bus passes the hotel. The Red Tour bus is arguably the best way to see the Mother City.


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Meta-analysis: Bug and weed killers, solvents may increase risk of Parkinson's disease
by American Academy of Neurology
A large analysis of more than 100 studies from around the world shows that exposure to pesticides, or bug and weed killers, and solvents is likely associated with a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The research appears in the May 28, 2013, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
"Due to this association, there was also a link between farming or country living and developing Parkinson's in some of the studies," said study author Emanuele Cereda, MD, PhD, with the IRCCS University Hospital San Matteo Foundation in Pavia, Italy. The research was also conducted by Gianni Pezzoli, MD, with the Parkinson Institute – ICP, Milan.
For the analysis, researchers reviewed 104 studies that looked at exposure to weed, fungus, rodent or bug killers, and solvents and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Studies that evaluated the proximity of exposure, such as country living, work occupation and well water drinking were also included.
The research found that exposure to bug or weed killers and solvents increased the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 33 to 80 percent. In controlled studies, exposure to the weed killer paraquat or the fungicides maneb and mancozeb was associated with two times the risk of developing the disease.
"We didn't study whether the type of exposure, such as whether the compound was inhaled or absorbed through the skin and the method of application, such as spraying or mixing, affected Parkinson's risk," said Cereda. "However, our study suggests that the risk increases in a dose response manner as the length of exposure to these chemicals increases."
Journal information: Neurology
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It was my intention to have Mexicali corn with our BBQ chicken last night, but I remembered that we had grits in the house. I. Love. Grits. It must be from growing up in the South. My granny always had cheesy grits. Yummo! When I travel anywhere south, especially near the beach, I love to get Shrimp and Grits. I love the spicy grits. And everywhere I ate it on our beach trip a couple years ago, it was made differently. Each had their own merits. Although this Mexicali Corn and Grits dish wasn't that spicy, it was still good. I still felt like it was lacking something, though. And that is why this is a recipe AND critique!
Sautee the pepper and onion in the olive oil for about 10 minutes.
Add corn into the peppers and onions and set aside.
Boil 3 cups of water with the chili powder, cumin and salt.
Once water reaches a boil, add the grits. Turn to low.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
Add the pepper, onion and corn mixture and the minced garlic.
Cook over low for 4 1/2 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
Turn burner off and let sit for a couple minutes.
Add cheese and stir to melt and combine.
The peppers and onions definitely needed more seasoning. Next to the cheese and grits, they were bland. Next time I would either cook the onion and pepper in the grease from one strip of bacon or add 1/2 tsp. of salt and a little more cumin and chili powder while they're cooking.
I personally would like it a little spicier, but I was feeding it to three other people who don't enjoy spice as much as me.
I loved it except that the peppers seemed bland.
Do you eat grits (or polenta)? What's your favorite way to cook them?


Camping Cala Ginepro is situated on the eastern coast of Sardinia, 12 km north of Orosei and 80 km south of Olbia.
Is Camping Cala Ginepro a coastal campsite?
Yes, with three direct routes to two separate beaches of fine white sand and one to a reef.
Is the campsite suitable for children?
Most definitely yes! The seabed slopes down gently, the beaches are of very fine sand and the campsite features a whole host of spaces and facilities dedicated to youngsters (such as the playpark, changing tables for babies, mountain bike hire and, during summer, mini-clubs and children's dances run by the in-house entertainment staff).
No. Pets are not allowed within the perimeter of the campsite; at present, the campsite is not equipped to deal with our little friends.
When are vehicles allowed to drive around the campsite?
From 7.30pm to 2.00pm and then from 4.00pm until midnight.
Is there an entertainment service on the campsite?
Yes, from mid-June, through July and August, we have a team of professional entertainers to ensure that both adults and children have a lot of fun during their stay.
Yes! At Camping Cala Ginepro it is obligatory to sort all the waste you produce.
Is there an area on the beach for boats?
No, pursuant to the regulations of the local council and the Italian Public Property Agency, all boats must be anchored at a safe distance from the shore.
Is there a barbecue area?
Yes, there are 4 groups of barbecues scattered around the perimeter of the campsite. A cautious approach should be taken at all times when using the barbecues.
On the campsite itself, are there any opportunities to play sports?
Definitely! Camping Cala Ginepro is equipped for various sports, including 5-a-side football, bowls, volleyball and beach volleyball. We also rent out windsurfing and kayaking equipment, as well as mountain bikes. The environment here is ideal for swimming, excursions, trekking, running, trail running and the triathlon disciplines.


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