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Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, faces no confidence vote at the beginning of November
Jason Pettigrove
October 15th 2020, 21:32
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On the pitch, Barcelona have been almost perfect in La Liga.
The only points that they've dropped in their 2020/21 campaign so far came when they could only manage a 1-1 draw at home to Sevilla.
However, coming on the back of two wins against Villarreal and Celta Vigo, manager Ronald Koeman has to be happy with how things have gone so far.
Off of the pitch it's been a whole different story.
Aside from all manner of crises that the club have recently had to deal with, a vote of no confidence in president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, and his board, has passed the first stage.
The second stage will be the actual vote for which there would need to be 10 percent of Barcelona's approximate 150,000 members voting, and then two thirds of that vote needing to be in favour of a new president in order for Bartomeu to be sent packing.
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Mahalla strike suspended as management offers to meet workers' demands
egyptsolidarityinitiative / August 22, 2017
Workers at the state-owned Misr Spinning and Weaving Company [MSWC] have returned to work after a fourteen-day strike.
After two weeks of strike action, the 16,000 striking MSWC workers resumed work after the company management and a committee of local MPs promised to meet their pay demands within a week.
The workers had been on strike demanding an unpaid bonus worth ten-percent of their annual salaries, an increased share of company profits, increased food allowances, and the replacement of the company's Commissioner-General with a board of directors.
In a leaflet distributed to strikers signed by the Commissioner-General and a number of local MPs, the workers were informed that the key demands of the strike including the unpaid bonuses and an increase in the food allowance from LE48 to LE90 a month would be met providing they returned to work.
Workers involved in the strike have told independent media they are ready to continue the strike next week after the end of the Eid al-Adha holiday if the promise to consider their demands proves hollow.
The strike of the Mahalla workers is hugely important. Attacks on the strikers in the government media increased sharply in recent days, with claims that "terrorist organisations" were behind the workers' action. Yet despite threats of a lockout, media smears, and security service checkpoints being set up around the city, the workers have forced the largest state owned company in Egypt to listen to their demands.
When the security forces tried to intimidate workers, thousands of local residents and strikers marched through the streets of Mahalla. Despite the continued presence of security forces around the city, they have reaffirmed the right of workers to strike in a country renowned for the suppression of workers' disputes. And whilst future repression is possible, the current pause marks a step forward for workers across Egypt.
The anger of workers in Mahalla has been driven by increases in the cost of living, following a package of 'economic reforms' imposed by the military regime that has seen inflation spiral upwards to 33%.
Prices soared over the winter, driving a wave of strikes many of which have been met with harsh repression. A previous attempted strike by workers in Mahalla on 7 February followed spontaneous protests in seven governorates over the slashing of subsidized bread rations.
The scale of the workers mobilisation in Mahalla, and its success in challenging the regime should give confidence to workers across Egypt that they do not have to accept the starvation policies of El-Sisi.
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Coach's Corner: Taryn Baacke Doesn't Hold Back
By Mandy Pagano
Editor's note: Every so often, we feature a column titled "Coach's Corner," wherein we put the spotlight on our coaches so that you, dear reader, can get a better idea of who they are and why they do what they do. Check back soon to see which of our coaches we talk to next!
Once Taryn Baacke makes a decision, she goes all-in. This soon-to-be wife and mother of a blended family with four children (and multiple pets!) doesn't slow down, and never gives in.
Working as a medical illustrator, Taryn spends her work days designing the illustrations for her employer's medical software, as well as running user research tests to make sure their app is as user-friendly as possible. She has an MFA in Medical Illustration, and a BA in Marine Biology. Taryn loves the ocean, and also has several certifications for scuba diving and rescue diving.
Like many people, Taryn was unhappy with her figure fairly early on. She began her first diet at nineteen, and like many of us, she ran through the gamut of programs. "Whole30, Nutrisystem South Beach, Atkins, Medifast, Paleo… you name it, I've tried it!" She told me that the only diet she had ever seen any real success with was the Atkin, low-carb protocol.
Although she had lost some weight after her son was born, dieting made Taryn miserable. Once she tired of the protocol, she re-gained her weight, plus some. Before she knew it, she was pregnant again, with her daughter this time, and losing weight became an ever-increasing, and ever-elusive struggle.
Soon after, Taryn's world was turned upside down by divorce, and suddenly this accomplished young mother found herself raising two children alone. To compound her problems, she suffered serious gallbladder troubles, resulting in surgery and a complete removal of the organ.
In 2015, Taryn reached another turning point in her life. "I felt fat and unhappy, and was single again. I saw pictures of myself at my kids' birthday parties, and was horrified at how I looked. Something had to change."
"I had really only had success with Atkins in the past," she told me. "I started researching it again, and in my search I came across keto. I did quite a bit of reading, and decided to try it!"
Never one for half-measures, Taryn told me she "jumped in, head first," started keto, and then hired a trainer at the gym two days later. "I was sore and tired, but I powered through it." Her efforts paid off pretty immediately. Taryn saw a twenty-pound loss in her first month, and a ten pound loss the month following.
Taryn has now lived a dedicated Ketogenic lifestyle for three years. In her first year-and-a-half of keto living, she lost over one hundred pounds and another hundred inches. Weight loss wasn't the only benefit she experienced. Taryn had long suffered with daily headaches and migraines, as well as sciatica, and had some sketchy bloodwork. After making the lifestyle change, she no longer suffers from any of those pains, and her bloodwork is all completely normal. Even though she has no gallbladder, she reports her digestion is perfect. "It's so much better than it ever was with carbs!" she says.
At one point in her journey, she found the Ketovangelist website and blog during a web search, and immediately joined our Facebook groups. "I just started learning as much as I could, and participating in the discussions." Soon after, she became an administrator in the Ketogenic Success Facebook group. As the community grew, and we expanded out into more specialized groups, Taryn, with her dedication to weight lifting and gym experience, was a natural choice to become an administrator in The Ketogenic Athlete group.
About a year ago, Taryn was asked to consider becoming a Ketovangelist Lifestyle Coach, and the rest, as they say, is history! Taryn was very quickly brought into the coaching fold, and with great success. With a mind and a career geared toward making science understandable, she's a natural at helping others grasp the technical underpinnings of the Ketogenic lifestyle. And with her natural inclination to go full-tilt, she is a passionate advocate of and for her clients, and encourages them to do just as she did and "dive right in!"
If you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, and looking to go head first into your new lifestyle, Taryn Baacke is here to tell you it can be done, and you will succeed. We here at Ketovangelist are thrilled to have Taryn's drive and tenacity on our team!
Be sure to follow Taryn's progress on her Keto Taryn Facebook page, and check out her available coaching services at Ketovangelist Coaching.
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Restaurateurs Fabio and Maria Trabocchi specialize in decadence, especially at their Italian fine-dining flagship. While lunch is à la carte, diners can build their own three- or four-course tasting menu (plus canapés, dessert, and petits fours) at dinner—with options for caviar and white-truffle upgrades. Among our favorite ways to live it up: a rich chestnut "cappuccino" with lemongrass foam; plump lobster ravioli accompanied by a claw and half tail; and an espresso-topped tiramisu parfait. Even cocktails feel fancy—one whiskey sipper comes clipped with a tiny bow tie. Very expensive.


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A series of related experiments were conducted to investigate genetic variation in the pattern of seasonal changes in testis size, gonadotrophin secretion and pituitary responsiveness to an intravenous gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) challenge in rams during the transitional period from the nonbreeding to the breeding season, with the objective of identifying potential genetic markers in the ram for date of onset of the breeding season in the ewe. Because the accurate measurement of changes in testis diameter was fundamental to the assessment of seasonality in rams used in the research programme, two preliminary trials were conducted to measure the reliability of this technique. In the first trial, testis diameters of 18 Romney rams were measured twice 1 h apart using a pair of dial calipers. Repeatability of measurements obtained from this trial was 0.90±0.05 (mean±SEM). In the second trial, testis diameters of 24 Southdown rams were measured before and after the animals were slaughtered. Pearson correlation coefficients between the live measurements and the diameter and weight of the dissected testes were 0.91 and 0.90 respectively (P < 0.001). An opportunity also arose to investigate the effects of continuous melatonin treatment for five weeks in early summer on testis growth in rams from the Massey University fleeceweight-selected (FW) and control (C) lines. The melatonin treatment significantly (P < 0.001) altered the pattern of seasonal variation in testis size. Compared with that of the untreated animals, testis growth of the melatonin-treated animals was significantly stimulated during the treatment period, but significantly depressed after termination of the treatment. The testis diameter of FW rams was significantly greater than that of C rams as the breeding season approached. There were indications that the FW rams were less responsive to melatonin treatment than the C rams. This trial also confirmed that seasonal changes in testis diameter could be detected using caliper measurements made on the live animals. In the first major experiment, differences between rams (aged 2 years) of breeds with short (Romney) and long (Poll Dorset) breeding seasons in the pattern of seasonal variation in testis size, gonadotrophin secretion and pituitary responsiveness to an exogenous GnRH challenge were compared during the transitional period from the nonbreeding to the breeding season. Testis size of rams of both breeds varied significantly during the trial period, with a significant breed difference in the timing and magnitude of this variation. Increases in testis size occurred earlier, but the magnitude of seasonal variation was smaller, in Poll Dorset rams. Overall, mean LH concentration was higher (P < 0.05) in Romney rams due mainly to a difference (P < 0.001) in the frequency of LH pulses. There was also an effect of sampling time (P < 0.01) and a significant (P < 0.05) breed x time interaction in LH pulse frequency. Mean FSH concentrations exhibited significant (P < 0.01) variation with sampling time and the increase in FSH concentrations occurred earlier (P < 0.10) in Poll Dorset rams. There was an effect of sampling time on both the peak (P < 0.01) and the total (P < 0.05) LH responses to the GnRH challenge, but no significant effects of breed or breed x time interactions were detected. The between-breed differences in the pattern of seasonal variation in gonadotrophin secretion were shown to be due to breed differences in sensitivity to both the steroid-dependent and steroid-independent effects of season. In castrated Romney and Poll Dorset rams, depression by testosterone treatment of LH pulse frequency, basal and mean LH concentrations, mean FSH concentration and peak and total LH responses to exogenous GnRH was greater (P < 0.01) during the nonbreeding season than during the breeding season. Poll Dorset rams were less sensitive to testosterone treatment than Romney rams (P < 0.05). In rams not receiving testosterone treatment, LH pulse frequency was lower (P < 0.05) during the nonbreeding season than during the breeding season in the Romneys (15.8±0.9 vs. 12.0±0.4 pulses/8h), but not in the Poll Dorsets (13.6±1.2 vs. 12.8±0.8 pulses/8h). In another experiment, the magnitude of differences between rams (aged 4 years) of the Romney breed in the pattern of seasonal variation in testis size, gonadotrophin secretion and the pituitary responsiveness to GnRH was studied. There were marked differences between Romney rams in the pattern of seasonal variation in testis size. Rams which had an early increase in testis size prior to the onset of the breeding season (the "early" group) had a greater magnitude of seasonal variation in testis size than those which had a late increase in testis size (the "late" group). The pattern of seasonal changes in testis diameter appeared to be repeatable from year to year. Differences between the groups in the pattern of seasonal variation in testis size were associated with group differences in endocrine function. Thus rams in the early group had a higher LH pulse frequency in March than those in the late group (4.4±0.4 vs. 1.7±0.3 pulses/8h, P < 0.01) and the seasonal increase in plasma FSH concentrations occurred earlier in the early group than in the late group. There were group differences in the pattern of seasonal variation in total LH response to the GnRH challenge. The potential usefulness of testicular and endocrine parameters as predictors of genetic merit for date of onset of the breeding season was investigated in two progeny tests involving rams which had previously been studied for these parameters. The first progeny test involved rams of the Romney and Poll Dorset breeds. Results from this trial showed that, compared with straightbred Romney hoggets, a higher proportion of Poll Dorset cross hoggets reached puberty during the first breeding season (79.6 vs. 59.9%, P < 0.05). Poll Dorset cross hoggets also reached puberty earlier (13 May±3 vs. 22 May±3, P < 0.10) and at a younger age (264±3 vs. 276±3 days, P < 0.10) and had more oestrous cycles (2.7±0.2 vs. 2.0±0.2, P < 0.05) than Romney hoggets. Sire within breed had a significant (P < 0.05) effect on the number of pubertal oestrous cycles but not on the date of, or age at, onset of puberty. Liveweight at the beginning of the breeding season influenced both the proportion of hoggets reaching puberty during the first breeding season (P < 0.01) and the number of pubertal oestrous cycles (P < 0.05). There were significant effects of breed (P < 0.001) and sire within breed (P < 0.05) on the date of onset of the second breeding season. In the second progeny test, only rams of the Romney breed were Studied. There was a significant (P < 0.05) sire effect on date of onset of the second breeding season but not on any of the measured pubertal oestrous parameters. While differences between Romney and Poll Dorset rams in the pattern of seasonal variation in testis size and gonadotrophin secretion were associated with breed differences in pubertal oestrous activity and date of onset of the breeding season, the within-breed correlations between the testicular and endocrine parameters in the rams and date of onset of the breeding season in their female offspring were low. In conclusion, the present study has identified several physiological and endocrinological parameters in rams that might potentially be used as predictors of genetic merit for date of onset of the breeding season in ewes. Further, and more extensive, studies designed specifically to establish the genetic correlations between these potential parameters and date of onset of the breeding season are needed before these parameters can be incorporated into selection programmes. Finally, this study has also demonstrated that seasonality of rams is regulated by steroid-dependent and steroid-independent mechanisms similar to those operating in the ewe.


AHRP response: How could society benefit from a trial that increased mortality rates? How could society benefit from a human experiment that provided no useful information to guide clinicians in selecting the safest method of ventilating the lungs of ARDS patients?
The researchers, who were using human subjects, had an obligation to design the trial in such a way that the controls were assigned the best alternative treatment, and had a legal and ethical obligation to obtain proper informed consent. It was not their role to decide that the laws governing human subject research should be changed for the good of society, and thus act accordingly.
Finally, AHRP agrees with your statement, "We must take great care to serve well those who put their trust in us." AHRP believes that performing research on human subjects is a privilege and requires the highest ethical and medical standards. In this particular case, both appeared to be lacking.
AHRP provides a service to humankind by offering alternative viewpoints in research and bioethics. However, as a practicing cardiologist with extensive experience in caring for parients afflicted with acute respiratory distress syndrome (since it was described and named by my mentors, Tom Petty and David Ashbaugh), I must object to AHRP's vilification of the ARDSNet report in the May 4,'00 NEJM. Several AHRP allegations are totally devoid of veracity. The trial did not, as alleged, " test two extreme, rarely used methods of mechanical lung ventillation" but compared instead (and for sound reasons) the traditional (and most widely used) method of ventillation in these extremely ill people to a lower ventillatory volume method. The question; "how many o f the subjects who died might have lived had they continued to receive standard, individualized care" suggests the study resulted in adverse outcomes when in reality, mortality in the group that did not receive "standard" care had a mortality strikingly lower that any of the five trials in the Eichacker et al post hoc meta-analysis. The conclusion that "the published ARDSNet findings in The New England Journal of Medicine could potentially jeprodize the lives of future patients" could not be further from the truth. This was a necessary and landmark trial that is likely to significantly lessen mortality in a catestrophic condition that has for many years claimed an extremely high mortality. These "subjects were (indeed) fighting for their lives" and were fortunate to be in a trial that clearly lessened mortality in the treatment group.
Regarding the allegation that the trial was ethically flawed, AHRP is technically correct that some patients did not have "legally valid informed consent". As IRB chair in a State that does not provide a law validating surrogate consent, I have had great concern about patients who are too ill to give consent for trials that might provide significant benefits. Prior to OHRP's decision that there was no way to include these patients, surrogate consent was commonly accepted in such States (just as it was in providing standard care for potentially life-saving therapies in those whose loved ones gave surrogate consent). Unfortunately, until a law is in place providing access, these people cannot participate even when their caregivers (and loved ones) realize they are, in some cases, being denied access to potentially life saving therapies. Is this ethically appropiate? The allegation by AHRP that "informed consent was largely nonexistent" and "Neither the known nor foreseeable risks were disclosed to any of the patients or their surrogates is simply not true and is inflammatory. Surrogates of these desparately ill people were informed of the risks of ARDS and of the high liklihood of not surviving. They are fortunate to have the study available to them.
The ARDS investigators are to be congratulated, not castigated. Society is greatly benefitted by this study and the ARDSNet. We must support them and urge them to get on with the business of reducing mortality in this dread disease. AHRP is right to ask us to think carefully about the ethical nature and validity of research. We must take great care to serve well those who put their trust in us. In this instance however, AHRP has sadly missed the mark.
Posted by Vera Sharav | Thursday, October 26, 2006 |	Categorized Miscellaneous | Tagged John H. Noble, Informed Consent, Clinical Practice, OHRP, Bioethics, NEJM, Statin Bookmark the permalink.


QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has named the mastermind in the assassination of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija Mayor Ferdinand Bote.
According to Police Region 3 Director PCSupt. Amador Corpus, it was Christian Saquilabon, owner of Forthright Construction, who was behind the crime; adding that a conflict over a P69M-worth of contract for the construction of Minalungao Tourism Area was the motive of the killing.
"The motive of the incident is associated with projects and business contracts. Away sa negosyo, away po sa kontrata at projects," said Corpus.
Corpus said the contract was awarded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to Forthright Construction. However, the Mayor allegedly was pressuring the construction firm given that it was Mayor Bote who requested DPWH to develop the road way to Minalungao. PNP is still investigating if someone of higher authority than Saquilabon ordered the assassination. Saquilabon is a member of the religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).
"That is part of our investigation. We don't want to divulge that dahil ongoing pa. Ang ginagawa natin once na file ang kaso, we will be filing a hold departure order para hindi siya makalabas ng bansa," Corpus said.
Meanwhile, according to PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Police Director Roel Obusan, authorities now identified eight individuals involved in the crime, three of them are now under the custody of the PNP.
Two of them were Florencio Suarez and Robert Gumatay who were arrested last week at a checkpoint in Camarines Sur while the third suspect was Architect Arnold Gamboa, the driver of the suspects' getaway vehicle, who voluntarily surrendered to authorities. The black Toyota Avanza was seen entering the chapel gate of INC after the shooting.
"Sa investigation namin, si Arnold Gamboa, si architect ay tagaroon malapit lang sa kapilya ng Iglesia. Second, karamihan dito na nakikita ninyo ay members ng Iglesia ni Cristo that's why the regional director of PRO3 ay in close coordination with the administration of Iglesia ni Cristo," said Obusan.


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In 1976, a seventeen-year-old Robert Smith with his schoolmates Michael Dempsey (bass), Laurence "Lol" Tolhurst (percussions) and Porl Thompson (guitar) made up the group in Crawley, Sussex, England, "The Easy Cure". The team began to compose their own songs at once. In 1980, they let out a mini-album "Seventeen Seconds", which clombed in the British charts to the 20th place. The track "A Forest" was the first hit and the band started the first world tour.
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The album "Faith" (1981) was let out with a soundtrack to the movie "Carnage Visors", and reached the 14th place in the British charts. In the 80s, the group released some more albums and finished several big concert tours. Many subsequent albums and the singles repeated the previous success, constantly taking good positions in charts.
In 1990, there was a collection of remixes of old compositions under the name "Mixed Up" with the only new song "Never Enough" which became a hit. The album "Wish" (1992) occupied the highest position in charts from all the albums of the group— the 1st place in Great Britain and the 2nd in the USA. This album, in some way, predetermines sounding of alternative rock of the 1990s. Materials of the followed "Wish Tour" formed the basis of the concert albums "Show" (1993) and "Paris" (1993). Porl Thompson left the group at this time. In 1996, the album "Wild Mood Swings" was let out.
In 2003, "The Cure" replaced the label with "Geffen Records". In 2004, they let out a collection "Join the Dots: B-Sides and Rarities, 1978–2001 (The Fiction Years)" with 70 compositions of "The Cure", including earlier ones that weren't published and other rarities. In 2006-2007, "The Cure" records new material, and the album "4:13 Dream" appears in 2008.
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Eloise Horsfield
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EXCLUSIVE By Wendy Williams
AN expat has won a two year battle against an insurance company that refused to pay his hospital bills.
Retired IT director Graham Otter, 58, was forced to fight Groupama after it insisted that he was not covered due to a pre-existing condition.
Incredibly, it came after he was encouraged to move insurance companies with the promise of a lower premium.
"It seemed like an obvious move," explained Otter, from Buckinghamshire, who has lived in Mijas Costa for seven years. "But it has been a nightmare.
"After commencing the policy I was admitted to hospital with an emergency heart condition a week later."
Although his policy stated emergencies would be covered, Groupama informed him that his hospital bills would not be paid as his admission was related to a 'pre-existing condition'.
However, he confirmed that his policy had clearly stated there was 'no wait period', moreover he had NOT suffered any previous conditions.
And even when his hospital doctor confirmed this, the insurance company still ignored his claim.
"Their response was just to ignore me and block any further cover for heart related treatment.
"Thankfully for the last two years I have only needed consultations and simple procedures but I have had to pay for these myself.
"In total I have been forced to pay around 4,000 euros."
Otter had been forced to take out private health insurance after it emerged that he was not eligible for healthcare in Spain.
"I only have access to private medical care. Once I have been declined that, what can I do? I would have had to pack my bags and go home."
Now, after two years of fighting, he has been reimbursed the money.
"But it would not have been achieved without a huge amount of effort and emotional stress which is exactly what you don't need when dealing with a heart condition," he added.
"I just hope that my experience may be a warning to others."
When the Olive Press contacted Groupama a spokesmen said he could not discuss the matter with us.
Many insurance policies exclude people with a pre-existing condition or impose a waiting period before coverage starts.
If this is the case, although you are paying your monthly premiums, you may not have coverage for any care or services related to a pre-existing condition.
Anyone considering making a switch should take care to understand exactly what they are covered for.
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The Annotated Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2023 Edition
This resource is an annotation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Ontario) and as such offers insightful analysis and detailed commentary, including case law, summaries of enforcement, and interpretation.
by Suhuyini Abudulai (Author)
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This book annotates the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Ontario) (CPA) and integrates it with the Regulations made under the Act. It offers insightful analysis and detailed commentary. The book also provides case law, summaries of enforcement actions taken by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, and interpretation of the key CPA provisions. Finally, the book covers the consultations on proposed updates to the CPA and Regulations, relevant industry-specific legislation enacted since 2002, and a range of tables and charts to illustrate the application of the Act.
With certain exceptions, the CPA applies to all consumer transactions (as defined in the CPA) in Ontario. Its interpretation and judicial treatment are particularly relevant in today's legal and economic landscape. Consumer protection is engaged in all manner of transactions across a broad range of industries. As a result, lawyers in virtually all areas of practice – from corporate/commercial, securities and real estate to litigation and intellectual property – can benefit from a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the CPA and the issues that may arise in relation to it.
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Lists of the top 10 written consumer complaints received by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services in Ontario
Summaries of the enforcement actions taken by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services since 2008
Highlights of the 2023 Edition
Commentary discussing significant proposed changes to the Consumer Protection Act, including amending disclosure rules for consumer agreements, protections against unilateral agreement changes, enhanced protections against unfair changes, and more
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Suhuyini Abudulai, B.A. (Hon.), LL.B., is a partner in the Banking and Specialty Finance Group at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. Her practice focuses on transactional and regulatory matters in financial services, with particular expertise in Canadian consumer protection laws. She regularly advises clients on the regulation of financial services in Canada, including documentation, licensing and disclosure requirements. On the transactional side, Suhuyini advises clients on commercial lending transactions, acting for lenders and borrowers in a variety of domestic and multijurisdictional transactions. Suhuyini has authored several publications, including the Annotated Ontario Consumer Protection Act. Among other professional experience, Suhuyini holds positions with the American Bar Association. She is a recipient of the Precedent Setter Award, a recipient of the Lexpert Rising Star Award, named a Change Agent by Canadian Business and is ranked in Chambers Canada, IFLR1000 Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Suhuyini received her B.A. from Dalhousie University and her LL.B. from the University of Windsor.
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Table 5 Disclosure of information required before entering into consumer agreement
Table 6 Express opportunity to accept or decline agreement
Table 7 Additional cancellation rights
Table 8 Cooling-off period
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Table 10 Amendments, renewals or extensions
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Privately set within a walled courtyard, this 19th Century (1883) stone built property offers the most traditional Cypriot village holiday that one will find anywhere on the island.
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Privately set within a walled courtyard, this 19th Century (1883) 4 bedroom stone built property has been renovated to a high standard and offers the most traditional Cypriot village holiday that one will find anywhere on the island. Located within a district of vineyards and moorlands with wineries and Kathikas village centre just a stones throw away, the villa now enjoys all modern comforts without losing any of its authenticity which is simply stunning to say the least.
Villa Details
Extending to almost 170 square meters internally, the villa is characterised by stone archways, original staircases (inside and out), bamboo and wood beamed ceilings, stone floors and grand double wooden doors to most rooms to name just a few. Modern conveniences include fitted kitchen with appliances and accessories, chunky leather sofas, Premium Channel IPTV and DVD player, Wi-Fi, en-suite to most bedrooms (3), 8m x 4m private swimming pool, BBQ, dining tables and chairs for inside and out & Open fire & Air-Conditioning (central heating available for Winter Months).
On entering through the large wooden driveway gates, you immediately sense the traditional Cypriot atmosphere within the courtyard. Access to the property is gained by double wooden doors in to a very large and open plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining Area which provides all comforts as well as and open fire an many seating areas for relaxation and dining.
The Master Bedroom has a large king sized bed with double doors opening out on to the courtyard and swimming pool. It also has an En-Suite with shower over bath. Bedroom 2 next door is the smallest but is still most appealing due to the double sized four poster bed and skylight window. Bedroom 3 is also downstairs and features 2 single sized beds, access out to the courtyard and an En-Suite bathroom. Upstairs is the fourth bedroom, again with 2 single sized beds and en-suite Shower. Doors here open out on to the courtyard and the windows give views to the mountain scenery and distant sea. A quaint and original staircase to the outside of the property leads in and out of this room, to and from the courtyard.
A travel cot and highchair can be provided free of charge upon request. Wi-Fi is included in the rental rate.
The current IPTV system features most UK Sky channels (premium sports, documentaries, movies & music included) as well as many channels in German, Spanish and Russian. It also features a library of Movies and TV Series which is regularly updated.
Outside, the courtyard features the swimming pool, space for car (s), a covered seating area, sun loungers and BBQ. The feeling of going back in time is completed by an old water well which sits in the corner and actually looks like it could still be used.A supply of fresh drinking water is supplied to the property.
The property is situated just 500m (5 minute walk) from the village centre which now offers a good selection of restaurants and tavernas to suit all tastes, 2 bars (with sky TV) and a shop or 2 for groceries. Famous for its vineyards, the village is surrounded by vines and is renowned for the quality of its grapes. Many of the vines have been in the same family for generations. Two very famous wineries open their doors to visitors, so you can enjoy the winemakers craft. The village is also home to a donkey sanctuary and a tourist information centre.
As the village of Kathikas is 600 metres above sea level, it has a good climate in summer with very little humidity. If youre a bit of an amateur anthropologist, then Kathikas is an ideal location in which to observe the traditional Cypriot way of life and to live it yourself. Kathikas central location makes it an ideal base from which to explore such areas as Polis and Latchi, the Baths of Aphrodite, the Akamas Peninsula, the turtle hatchery at Lara Bay, to mention but a few. With a population of 349, the village offers something for everyone.
The village retains and continues to re-instate its old world character whilst encouraging selected new developments.There is no main church, but a small chapel serves the needs of the village. The village square has a small taverna where you can enjoy a cool drink whilst sitting under the trees. For fishing fans, the nearest reservoirs are Evretou and Mavrokolympos, whilst the nearest golf course is at the newly refurbished Tsada (10 minutes).
Paphos itself (20km) consists of two towns, each with its very own character. Ktima on the cliff (Upper Paphos) and Kato Paphos by the sea (Lower Paphos). One is virtually unchanged over the centuries and thoroughly Cypriot, while the other has expanded over the last decade from a sleepy fishing village and harbour, into a vibrant cosmopolitan resort which is expanding and improving each year.
In Kato Paphos, (in the archaeological park), you will find many fine mosaics and buildings from Greek and Roman periods, plus the Harbour Castle. Close by, is the church of St Pauls Pillar, where the pillar St Paul was tied to can be found. Further down this road are the Tombs of the Kings and Christian Catacombs.
You are only ten minutes drive from Peyia and the Coral Bay resort with all its cafes, bars, restaurants and other entertainment as well as one of the best beaches in Cyprus. You are also only 30 minutes from Paphos airport.
Heading East, you can find the route to Cedar Valley and the Troodos Mountains. The route is peppered with many other small but charming villages along the way.
An excellent highway runs to all corners of Cyprus but the old coast road is the most scenic route. A drive along here past various ancient sites such as Aphrodites Birthplace and Temple, towards Limassol, taking in Curium, is delightful and is littered with the most beautiful views.
There are 3 beautiful golf courses in the area (including aforementioned Tsada), all with an individual style. All are within a 30 minute drive. Due to 340 sunshine days per year, Cyprus does offer many other activities but they are of course, too numerous to mention here.
Please note that this property can be accessed at any time of day or night. If during the day we will most likely meet you. If in the evening, we will advise key location. We can arrange taxi transfer by our own driver who knows where the property is and assist with car hire from the airport if desired. The property is professionally managed (you will always have a contact) and has linen changes and cleaning on a weekly basis (10-28 night stays). Air-Conditioning is paid extra if required. A welcome pack of basic essentials and wine for your arrival.
Villa has working fireplace and radiators. Central heating available for periods it may be required in November to March (supplement of 30 euros per day). Must be paid locally in cash prior to departure. Pre-bookable
4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8:
1 double bed and en suite
There is also 1 cot
3 bathrooms including 2 en suites
CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, WiFi / WiFi, Radio, TV Languages in English, Local, Satellite / cable
Living area seats 8, Dining area seats 8, Air conditioning throughout property, Central heating, Open fire, Clothes drier, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, High chair, Car hire recommended
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Barbecue, Outside lighting, Parking, Private garden, Sea view
Children, Infants
Safety Deposit Box included. Traditional Cot. Please note that 3 of the bedrooms are on the ground level. A travel cot and highchair can be provided free of charge upon request. Wi-Fi is included in the rental rate.


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TRADE RELEASE 18 July 2018
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AND NEWCASTLE AIRPORT ANNOUNCE DIRECT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO AUCKLAND
Virgin Australia, Newcastle Airport and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack MP, today announced that for the first time in 16 years, travellers will be able to fly directly between Newcastle and Auckland, opening up a range of travel and tourism opportunities. The new flights will make Virgin Australia the first airline to provide an international service from the upgraded Newcastle Airport terminal.
Virgin Australia will operate three return services per week during the peak holiday period from 22 November 2018 to 17 February 2019, creating a gateway to the rest of New Zealand as well as the Greater Hunter Region.
Mr McCormack said Newcastle Airport is a major gateway into New South Wales and now plays an important role in global connectivity by facilitating travel and tourism opportunities between Australia and New Zealand.
"Importantly, these flights will help drive regional tourism growth and dispersal of visitors to Australia's most popular tourism destinations," Mr McCormack said.
"New Zealand and Australia remain strong reciprocal tourism markets, with some 2.845 million travellers* moving between the two destinations each year.
"Virgin Australia will be providing 13,000 additional seats across the busy holiday season," Mr McCormack added.
Virgin Australia General Manager, Network, Revenue and Alliances, Russell Shaw, said, "Virgin Australia is proud to provide the regional New South Wales community with increased travel choices and convenience, and a much more seamless international travel experience.
"With this direct flight, local residents will arrive in Auckland within three hours, ensuring they have more time to enjoy the breath-taking sights and incredible experiences New Zealand is famous for.
"The Greater Hunter Region will also benefit from increased tourism opportunities, with New Zealanders now able to travel direct to Newcastle and explore the region and all it has to offer including wineries, restaurants and the pristine beaches," Mr Shaw said.
Newcastle Airport CEO, Dr Peter Cock said, "Newcastle Airport is delighted to be working in partnership with Virgin Australia to provide our region with the international connectivity it deserves. Community support for direct international services has been extremely strong. New Zealand is our number one unserved market, so it is fitting that the first flight through our new international facilities will be servicing Auckland.
"This seasonal flight is a huge step forward in becoming a second international gateway into NSW. We express our gratitude to our shareholders and local, state and federal government stakeholders for supporting our vision to deliver the Airport the region deserves,' Dr Cock added.
Virgin Australia Newcastle to Auckland Schedule (effective 22 November)1
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Interview with Alice Nine in 10 minutes! [30th November 2012]
Adestya Ayu November 30, 2012 Interview, Off-Stage Reports 2,819 views
Alice Nine is a Japanese rock band who has performed at Singapore's Sundown Festival on December 1st 2012. The band members are Shou (vocals), Tora (Guitars), Hiroto (Guitars), Saga (Bass) and Nao (Drums). Around October, they have also performed in Jakarta together with their fellow bands MUCC and UNiTE at the J-Rock Evolution event. Understanding that there are many fans of Alice Nine in Indonesia, Kojacon flew to Singapore on the 29th and was able to have an exclusive interview with them. However, due to a sudden illness, one of the band member, Hiroto, was not able to attend the interview.The interview was fun and memorable. They were really relaxed during the interview and Kojacon felt like they were so much like big brothers.
Kojacon(K) : Hello, good afternoon. Nice to meet you.
A9 : Yup, nice to meet you too.
K : We came from Jakarta and we would like to ask a few questions.
A9 : Ok.
K : During Jrock Evolution, you were performing with other rock bands, meanwhile here in Sundown Festival, you will be performing with artists from different genres. What is it actually that you expect in performing at Sundown Festival?
Tora : Well, we believe we're the only band who will be performing in this festival, right? So we're going to be completely different with the other artists. We want to bring the real sound to the audience.
K : You're now in the middle of Court of 9's #3 tour,right? Were there any funny stories that has happened during the tour that you can share with the readers, Shou-san?
Shou : Eh? Me? (Shou was a bit shocked since Kojacon asked him when he was not really ready XD)
K : Yes, Shou-san.
Nao : (teasing and laughing) Shou-san…
Shou : (smiling and thinking hard)…. funny story, what is it…(taking a long time to think and since Saga looks blank, K asked him instead)
K : How about Saga-san?
Saga : Eh…everyhing looks normal. It's very rare for something to happen in the concert
Shou : Too bad (that there's no funny story) … AH! (suddenly remembered and pointed at Saga) He (Saga) vandalized the hotel panel (tried his best to speak in English and to clarify with his gestures that what he meant by 'vandalizing' was actually Saga drawing on the panel then added Saga looks like a rock star by doing that. Then Saga made a rock star hand gestures)
K : (laughs) Really?!
Saga : Pay money (spoke in English too). I pay money to the hotel. Ten thousand.
Everyone : (laugh)
Tora : Five thousand…
Shou : Eighty thousand.
Nao : One million rupiah…(laughing hard)
K : Eh? Rupiah? Was it in Indonesia?
Shou : No, no, in Japan, Kanazawa.
K : During the performances, what is your favorite song to play?
Tora : Maybe it's Senkou…
K : Why Senkou?
Tora : Eh why…?! (He doesn't even know the reason XD)
Tora : I don't know (laugh) Maybe because of the feeling when its being played, I like it…
Nao : I don't have any. Every song is fun.
Shou : Ballad songs…
K : Ah, like Niji no Yuki…
Shou : Yes
K : it's your song right?
Saga : Our first single.
K : If you had to describe Alice Nine's music in one word, what will you answer?
Tora :Is it a song in an album?
K : No, it's your opinion about Alice Nine's music in general, for example happiness (doing a funny gesture)
Tora : ah, it's a difficult question…
K : Ah sorry…
Shou : Amazing!!! (doing the same gestures with K )
Tora : Pass, I can't answer this.
Nao : Dream (saying it in a cool way)
Saga : ………………. (he's taking too long in thinking while everyone was looking at him. Then he smiled shyly) ….Sorry, I can't … It's too embarrassing. (crossing his hand, signing he wasn't able to answer the question)..Ah, Happiness!!
K : AH! You stole my answer!!
K : What was the strangest present you've received from fans?
Tora : What is it…I think we've never got anything strange.
Nao : Sex…
K : EEH?
Shou : Your reaction is great.
K : So what do you mean by that?
Nao : Yeah, there are fans who offer their body to us. But we never accept it.
K : You have so many fans abroad, do you find it hard to communicate? Do you have any plans to learn English?
Tora : Yes, I really want to learn English now.(laugh)
Nao : Actually, I learned English at school but however, I feel that with the spirit and gestures I can understand the fans more.
K : In the next two years, you'll reach your 10th anniversary. We (Kojacon) are planning to go to Japan to watch your live at that time. What can we expect to see, as foreign fans who have never watched your one man show live?
Tora : Ah, Hiroto should answer this. hm, I think it's great (for you to come). Since it's still another two years, Of course there will be more releases coming ahead. The 10th year anniversary will be a mark in our music career, so you can expect a lot in our anniversary.
K : Alright, that's all. Thank you very much for your time.
Shou : Terima Kasih (saying thanks in Indonesian)
K : (shocked that Shou still remembers Indonesian) Sama-sama (You're welcome in Indonesian).
It was a very nice encounter with Alice Nine. They were so friendly and easy to talk to. We hope to be able to talk more with them in the future. Alice Nine, ganbatte kudasai!!!
Special thanks to Emi-san and Els-chan.
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Pavle Jovanovic, Olympic bobsledder from Toms River, dead at 43
Pavle Jovanovic in 2005 (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Former U.S. Olympic bobsledder Pavle Jovanovic has died. He was 43.
USA Bobsled/Skeleton said in a release Saturday that Jovanovic took his own life May 3.
A native of Toms River Jovanovic started in the sport in 1997. A push athlete for driver Todd Hays, he won a bronze medal at the 2004 world championships and finished seventh in both the two- and four-man events at the 2006 Winter Olympics after also pushing for the late Steven Holcomb.
Jovanovic played football for Toms River High School East and graduated in 1995, according to the Asbury Park Press, which said he was inducted into the district Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.
"The winter sports community has suffered a tragic loss," said USABS CEO Aron McGuire, a former teammate. "Pavle's passion and commitment towards bobsled was seen and felt by his teammates, coaches, competitors, and fans of the sport. He ... had a lasting influence on all those who had the opportunity to spend time with him."
Jovanovic's former teammates remembered him on Facebook as news of his death spread.
"We lost another good one in sliding sport this past week," former U.S. bobsled coach Greg Sand wrote. "If there was ever a bobsledder born to push heavy objects, man it was Pavle. Pavle was definitely a one of a kind original."
Olympic gold medalist Steve Mesler wrote that Jovanovic was his "personal legend," and "the athlete that set the standard for focus, dedication, meticulousness, and drive" in his life and for the team.
"Pavle was king. He WAS the standard," Mesler wrote.
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I've built this type of solution before, but have always used custom SharePoint Designer workflows to make my calculations for me. This wasn't an option in this case, as the project managers wanted to avoid any SharePoint Designer customizations. And while I knew that Calculated columns offer a huge amount of functionality, I was unsure how I (the librarian) was going to figure out how to create the necessary formulas.
Let's check out how this new field works. When you look at my list below, note that the top list item has a Task type of Design documentation. And just as we wanted, this task's start date is automatically set to 52 days prior to the recorded task due date. Perfect!
Notice that this field includes 2 calculations–one for subtracting 52 days and another for subtracting 10 days. This formula will examine each list item's Task type field. If it finds a value of Design documentation, it will subtract 52 days from the Task due date. If it finds any other value in the Task type field, it will subtract 10 days from the Task due date.
This is a bit better than our first option, but it won't scale if our field has more than two options. I also don't like how non-specific this formula is. It treats every value other than Design documentation identically.
Nice! Now my Task start date field automatically reads the type of project task and determines the date when the task should be started. I should also mention that this solution works for both SharePoint 2010 and MOSS 2007.
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Unable to download 'code' for 'traffic lights'…. getting error that syntex is not supported. Working on SharePoint 2007 environment. (I would like to have a 'traffic light' show that indicates the 'status' of an issue register. (Red=Assigned, Orange=Actioned, Red=Closed).
What steps are you taking to download?
Cathy – Can you provide more specifics?
Sarah! These guides are top shelf. Well Done. I have a follow-up however. I created a "reminder date" that I needed, but I have a need to also check another date column and apply the same formula to the date further in the future.
So in my list I have another column named "Time Extension Expiration Date" If a date is in this column, I can ignore the "Expiration Date" and calculate a new date in the Reminder date based off it.
Next thing I'm going to try is your color coding suggestion.