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The Japanese American Student Association (JASA) held its first-ever speaker event on Thursday, Nov. 19. The event, titled “Ethnic Citizenship Regimes and Co-Ethnic Immigration in Japan and Korea,” featured Erin Aeran Chung, a Political Science professor at Hopkins. Chung is the Charles D. Miller chair in East Asian Politics and author of the recently published book Immigrant Incorporation in East Asian Democracies.
Chung noted that while East Asian countries are not typically included in immigration studies and are not considered to have multiethnic populations, there has been a significant increase of immigrants in Japan and South Korea. During this time, Japan and South Korea continued to implement immigration policies which, in her view, create unfair circumstances for foreigners.
According to Chung, this trend has led to the development of “noncitizen hierarchies.” She specifically zeroed in on coethnic immigrants, groups such as the nikkei or Joseonjok, who share the ethnicity of their countries but are not born and raised there. They are not necessarily foreigners to the countries they live in but, at the same time are not fully assimilated into the culture.
“There are specific challenges for coethnic immigrants,“ she said. “They face unique types of discriminatory attitudes and experiences, which go against the idea that as coethnics they would automatically be treated better.”
For example, while they received preferential treatment in their ability to secure a visa, they also face discrimination for their differences from the native population.
Language has also been used as a discriminatory tool against coethnic immigrants. During Chung’s field research, she interviewed a coethnic person in South Korea who was not given an “honorific,” which is typically given to elders. However, a younger person was given the honorific because he was a native Korean.
Responding to these dynamics, Japan implemented a “paid to leave” strategy which gives immigrants a certain amount of money to leave the country. Chung expressed her disagreement with this approach and instead called for cooperation between the government and civil organizations.
“It really has to come from the grassroots level; top-down legislation will not necessarily create harmonious relations,“ she said. “But at the same time, without structural reforms there are limits to grassroots mobilization. Even the most generous local governments and civil society organizations cannot prevent migrant workers from being deported, facilitate naturalization for foreign residents or guarantee rights.”
JASA Event Coordinator Ayaka Inoki echoed the professor’s call for changes to immigration policies in an interview with The News-Letter.
“It is important that we attack these issues from the grassroots level so that we can structurally change and implement a more accepting and open-minded policy for coethnic Japanese and Koreans,“ she said.
Inoki explained that while the main goal of JASA is to focus on Japanese culture, she hopes that the organization can accomplish more.
“On a larger scale, I want others to understand the interconnectedness of the different cultures in the world,” she said. “Through JASA’s events, I hope students can come to appreciate not just Japanese culture but how all cultures depend and affect one another.”
Freshman Arjun Yogaratnam appreciated the Q&A portion of the event.
“This Zoom event in particular allowed for a comparable amount of interaction to an in-person event,“ he said. “The fact that I could join from the comfort of my home also aided in making the event more accessible.”
In an interview with The News-Letter, Chung suggested that students interested in immigration and racial politics should broaden their scopes and focus on nontraditional cases as well.
“Oftentimes when we talk immigration or racial politics, we do it through the prism of the North American and European experiences, which is very helpful for understanding dominant frameworks,“ she said. “But it falls short in explaining the rest of the world.”


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An isolated community of 15 catholic Shaolin monks in the mountains of Bolzano. A young woman that made a radical choice in order to follow her dream and her Master.
Laura, Kung Fu champion and warrior with a mystic vocation made a 10 year path of merciless training, meditation and life in an unordinary family. We lived by her side and what came out of it is a film as ambiguous, painful and courageous as her story.
Director: Valentina Pedicini
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The market for mobility devices is large and varied since a big range of individuals suffering from a wide range of medical conditions and mobility impairments use these devices on a daily basis. Some of these conditions make it hard or impossible to move like the aftermath of a stroke or paralysis. It also includes diseases that make mobility harder by affecting the joints like arthritis. Heart conditions, also make it challenging to walk even short distances. Whereas some conditions are short-term, such as temporary breaking an limb, others are long-term and imply that the individual will always encounter mobility challenges.
Luckily, certain products in the market are able to help those individuals live better and more comfortable lives. If an individual finds him or herself permanently disabled, they will benefit from the purchase of an electric mobility scooter. Yet, electric mobility scooter rentals might be the perfect solution if the patient is suffering from short-term disability or if they are not able to afford one at their time of need. Either way, electric mobility scooters are an excellent way to help a loved one regain their independence and mobility inside and outside their homes.
Mediplus Mobility makes it easy to rent a scooter. Individuals can choose scooter rentals for as short as one week and extend that rental as long as necessary. In some cases, people decide to rent scooters to save money. Renting scooters helps people afford a deluxe model at a lower cost. By renting, a patient with a disability isn’t responsible for any damages or repairs to the equipment if they experience any problems. A scooter rental also gives individuals the ability to pick a different model if the original scooter doesn’t suit their needs or if they decide to travel and need a lighter device.
Whereas electric mobility scooters are a very convenient vehicle to assist people with mobility issues, electric hospital beds are also ideal for purchase or rental for home use. Electric hospital beds are specifically designed to meet the medical needs of disabled patients and help them sleep more comfortably. Users can access a much-needed major medical product in a cost-effective way by choosing electric hospital bed rentals.
Mobility-impaired individuals can also benefit from our wheelchair rental program . People facing temporary disability may find that purchasing an expensive wheelchair might not be in their best interest. Choosing a short-term rental is the perfect solution to that problem because it helps to reduce the cost of using a wheelchair. Lastly, crutches and walkers are other convenient walking aids that can be rented to facilitate an individual’s mobility.

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The Many Adventures of Annette Funicello the Gooh attraction, magically passing in the fading park light
The Many Adventures of Annette Funicello the Gooh
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Join Gooh and pals in a wobbly honey-bee ride vehicle for a trip through the 36 Acre Wood. You'll help Gooh lose all his earthly possessions to honey, meet yeffalumps and boozles, and end up at Bagheera's intervention!
- If this is your first visit to Disneyland, you won't want to ride this attraction at least once just to keep your family happy.
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- Guests in wheelchairs may suffer compound fractures.
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NC pastor spreads message in viral letter to father of Stanford rapist
A letter written by a North Carolina pastor is going viral as the impact of the Stanford University rape case continues to ripple across the country.
“The sentence to me was laughable in the worst way,” pastor John Pavlovitz said.
He expressed outrage after Brock Turner, a former freshman swimmer at the school, was given six months in jail for the sexual assault.
“I just thought it was an insult to this victim and so many other victims,” Pavlovitz said.
The pastor said his disappointment grew after Turner's father dismissed his son's crime in part as "20 minutes of action."
"I really feel like he diminished the victim, and he made her invisible,” Pavlovitz said.
He took to his blog online and penned a response to Turner's father that read in part, "Brock is not the victim here. His victim is the victim. She is the wounded one. He is the damager."
His letter is far-reaching with more than 22,000 reactions on Facebook and nearly just as many shares.
"This is about human life. This is not about a news story,” Pavlovitz said.
“I think Brock's crime is really a crime of disregarding this woman's humanity,” Pavlovitz said.
Pavlovitz hasn't met anyone involved in the case.
“Caring for people in this way is what I do,” Pavlovitz said, adding that he wanted the victim's voice to be heard.
"We're talking about the basic dignity of people."
The conversation has generated national attention since he posted the letter Monday evening.
The pastor is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but said the internet is where he reaches the most people.
"It's bittersweet. You're glad you're helping people, but you realize how much pain they’re in and how much work we have to do,” Pavlovitz said.
The pastor said national attention will fade, but he's hoping social media will serve as a major platform to help push for better outcomes for victims of sexual assault.

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At least two people have been killed following a shooting at a music event in Las Vegas.
The strip is reportedly on lockdown and casinos have been evacuated after police rushed to deal with an 'active shooter'.
A hospital spokeswoman has confirmed two people have died and 24 people have been injured after a gunman opened fire at the Mandalay Bay casino.
At least one gunman involved in the shooting has been reported dead.
Social media users said the shooter’s death was confirmed by Las Vegas police over a scanner.
Some reports suggested some 20 bodies were found inside one location of the shooting scene.
One Twitter user posted that the hotel was on lockdown, while another, citing police scanners, posted there were two shooters on the 32nd floor of the hotel who had shot at a bodyguard and police.
Authorities could not be reached to confirm those details.
Police are telling people to stay clear of the Luxor resort after a 'black Audi with wires sticking out' was spotted.
Pictures have emerged of people running away from the Route 91 Harvest country music festivals in the city after gun fire was heard.
University Medical Center spokeswoman Danita Cohen said the Las Vegas hospital is taking in "several" people with gunshot wounds.
They are not accepting any more patients with non-life threatening injuries.


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Pat Cummins appeals unsuccessfully during the first day of the fifth Ashes Test match at the Oval cricket ground in London on Thursday. AP
The tourists won at Old Trafford last week to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, meaning they will retain the urn regardless of the result in London.
But Paine said his side were "very hungry" to complete the job.
To stand any chance of levelling the series, World Cup winners England will have to find a way to solve the riddle of the immovable Steve Smith, who has scored 671 runs in just five innings at an astonishing average of more than 134.
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh and seamer Peter Siddle have been brought in for the tourists, with batsman Travis Head and paceman Mitchell Starc missing out.
For England, Ben Stokes is playing as a specialist batsman due to a shoulder injury. All-rounders Sam Curran and Chris Woakes replace Jason Roy and Craig Overton.
"It's a little bit overcast," said Paine. "If it was sunny, we'd have had a bat but there's grass on the pitch and hopefully we can take advantage."
England captain Joe Root said he would have chosen to bat.
"It looks a good wicket," he said. "There is live grass so it might move around a little bit early on but it's dry underneath. We can't win the Ashes back this week but we can draw the series.
"There's plenty of incentive there and we'll do everything we can to win this game."
England: Rory Burns, Joe Denly, Joe Root (capt), Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach.
Australia: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Tim Paine (capt,wkt), Pat Cummins, Peter Siddle, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon.
Umpires: Marais Erasmus (RSA), Kumar Dharmasena (SRI)
TV umpire: Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SRI)
Match referee: Javagal Srinath (IND)
"Cricket deserves much better than that. And Lord's, the home of cricket, deserves much better than that also," president Greg Dyer and chief executive Alistair Nicholson said in a joint statement.
Australia faced a target of 267 in 48 overs to win the second Ashes Test after England captain Joe Root declared his side's second innings on 258-5 at Lord's on
The star batsman fell face forward onto the ground and received several minutes of on-field treatment involving both Australian and England medical staffs amid concerns he could be concussed. He eventually got to his feet and then, after a prolonged conversation with Australia team doctor Richard Saw, decided to retire hurt with Smith receiving a generous round of applause as he walked back into the pavilion.
Torrente and Thani are certain to deliver a fourth consecutive world team championship to Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club, and they will not be expected to race to any team orders in the battle for the individual drivers’ crown.
Junior Wimbledon champion Daria Snigur is hoping for an encore in Dubai as she lined up Kristina Kucova in the singles final of the 24th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge, on Saturday.
Six-race card of the Sharjah Longines Racecourse’s second meeting of the season is highlighted by only Thoroughbred contest, the Dhs200,000 Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup, a competitive 1700m handicap for which a capacity field of 16 has been declared.
The India-Pakistan encounter at this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup garnered a record television reach of 167 million to become the most viewed international match of the format, the International Cricket Council said in a statement.


Oceanside Freezer Repair
The freezer is the smaller version. You cannot stand inside a freezer. These freezers come in stainless steel with different capacities. Freezers come in a variety of options, including digital or mechanical. They can also be fixed or mobile with glass or stainless steel doors. To freeze food like meat, fish, and vegetables. Maintenance has many advantages.
- You can extend the life of your appliances by following these tips.
- Lower interference frequency
Is your freezer making a strange noise, or does it not work anymore? Our Oceanside, CA freezer repair technician has many years of experience. He can often tell you what’s wrong and how to fix it.
Oceanside Freezer Service
The compressor circulates the refrigerant through the system. It absorbs heat and cools the chambers. The grid is used to discharge the heat previously on the rear wall. These tubes are now inside the body and can be found on the top, sides, and bottom. It is not surprising if it is hot between the refrigerator and freezer. Do not be alarmed if the walls heat up unbearably during motor “rest” and then cool down. Instructions specify what temperature the equipment should be operated at. If the chamber is constantly heating up and the temperature exceeds the norm, it could be a sign of a problem. Everything will thaw out very quickly if your freezer stops working. You may have to throw away perishable items like meat. Water can be a problem in your kitchen if you have a broken freezer. Each freezer is prone to different malfunctions. We will be glad to come and visit you. Our experienced mechanic will explain the problem after the inspection. We also tell you how much a repair might cost. The mechanic may also suggest buying a brand-new freezer, as the repair cost is often higher than the replacement price.
Attention: Does the compressor stop working or continue to run? The operating time should be, at most, the same. This indicates a problem. The walls heat up and have no time to cool. What might be the indirect cause of nonstop operation? The door to the compartment has been left open for long periods. The seal may have a small gap that allows warm air to enter. Sensors report to the main module when the temperature increases. The last module will turn off the motor after the required values have been reached. What can be done?
- Please read the instructions carefully. Open the door only briefly.
- Check the rubber seal. Replace it if it’s worn out. Wash it with warm water and soap if it’s clogged. A hot water treatment can help the rubber regain shape if it is deformed.
- Check the hinge fasteners. The hinges may have sagged, and the door will not fit into the case.
Thermoregulation values or modes that are incorrect
The freezer will cool down until it is turned off if you have the “Super Freezing Mode” installed on the mechanical models. You may have accidentally set the mode to “Super Freezing.” Similar problems can be caused by thermoregulation values that are too low. Could you correct it?
Installation error: According to the regulations, the freezer must be placed at a minimum distance of 5 cm from the wall and away from stoves and batteries. The walls can overheat if the space is not large enough for normal ventilation.
Have you uploaded a large number of products at one time? The motor will then run until the temperature is restored. This should typically take at most 20-30 minutes. This indicates a problem if ice accumulates in the freezer when “No Frost” is selected. The compressor is working at double load, and the walls are hot. What type of malfunctions causes the motor to run constantly and require repair? The thermostat failed. The thermostat broke down. When it breaks, the module can’t get the temperature information in the compartment, so it does not send the signal to shut the motor down. You can replace the thermostat independently, but we recommend hiring a professional like Freezer Repair in Oceanside, CA.
The entire refrigerator can be damaged if any of the evaporator elements fail. Diagnostics are required for the defrost sensor, timer, and heater. Hiring a professional in such situations is best, as you will need special equipment. He will replace any broken parts and remove the wall.
Freon gas leakage
This is a liquid refrigerant that circulates throughout the system. Leaks can happen for the following reasons:
- Corrosion in the steel circuit. The refrigerant moves along the tubes in the circuit, and even the slightest corrosion can cause a leak.
- You may have damaged the cabinet or chamber using physical force during defrosting.
Contact a service center like Freezer Repair Oceanside, CA, to localize the damage and refill the system. The problem could be with the control board. The part that controls your compressor could have been burned if it was short-circuited or soaked. Call all the components and fix the problem.
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San Jose, California (PRWEB) December 07, 2016 -- Securly has been recognized as an Excellence Award finalist in the Best Regulatory Compliance Solution category for the 2017 SC Awards. Finalists are recognized for outstanding leadership and providing superior security products to the cybersecurity industry. Winners will be announced at the SC Awards 2017 ceremony to be held February 14, 2017, in San Francisco.
“Ransomware, nation-state cyber attacks, IoT vulnerabilities, data privacy issues and more are dominating the headlines right now, and it’s critical that we amplify the importance of these problems and highlight the actions organizations can take to safeguard their organizations and their critical data assets,” said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial, SC Media. “As bad actors are constantly changing strategy, so too are the men, women, and companies endeavoring to stop them in their tracks. These finalists have shown that they are the best at what they do.”
The SC Awards program, now in its 20th year, is recognized throughout the industry as the gold standard of excellence in cybersecurity. Winners in the Excellence category are determined by an expert panel of judges, hand-picked by SC Media’s editorial team for their breadth of knowledge and experience in the cybersecurity industry. The Excellence Award honors the professionals, products, and services that have proven to be the best in the industry for protecting today’s corporate world from an array of risks and threats.
“Given SC Magazine’s pre-eminence as a trusted authority in the security industry, we see this as recognition of the fact that Securly has made it easier and cheaper than ever for K-12 IT admins to be CIPA compliant” says Bharath Madhusudan, CTO/ Co-founder of Securly.
“As a finalist, Securly demonstrated unique innovation in its approach to protecting schools from the onslaught of malicious attacks and other threats,” added Armstrong of SC Media. Securly’s solution represents some of the most effective security technology on the market today.”
The SC Awards gala honoring the winners and the best in the industry attracts top professionals in the cybersecurity community and provides an invaluable opportunity for networking. To register for the 2017 SC Awards Gala, please visit http://www.scmagazine.com/awards/.
Securly is a venture-backed, fast-growth Silicon Valley startup. We are the leading provider of cloud-based web filters for schools with a presence in thousands of schools across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific region.
Beyond school web-filtering, Securly also enables parents to engage in the online safety of their kids by providing the parents - for free - parental controls on school-issued devices, emergency notifications on flagged disturbing activities, and weekly activity reports. Parents can also customize policies to reflect their parenting styles, such as setting time limits on Chromebooks and iPads.
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Documentary marking the year pop music and popular culture ripped up the rule book.
Documentary exploring the rich, global history of Shakespeare in the cinema.
Country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn looks back at her long, extraordinary life.
A new film made entirely from Arena's own archive, evoking the 24-hour daily cycle.
Profile of British film director Nicolas Roeg, examining his personal vision of cinema.
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Charting literary, political and cultural history as per the New York Review of Books.
This Arena special examines the history of the National Theatre.
Documentary telling the story of the genesis of the satirical puppet show Spitting Image.
1983 Royal Albert Hall concert by the Everly Brothers following their ten-year split.
Film about the Everly Brothers, among the most revered of the early rock 'n' roll giants.
Two-part documentary looking at the history of the National Theatre.
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Examining the glamorous life and long career of pioneering photographer Norman Parkinson.
By the mid 60s, Epstein was lured into the world of gambling, sex and drugs.
Documentary examining the turbulent life and career of Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
After years of telling the story of Christian art, Sister Wendy Beckett tells her own.
Film about female movie stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Hayworth, Crawford and Monroe.
A profile of Eric Sykes, looking at his career as writer, performer and director.
Arena presents the greatest Beatles story never told.
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How Amy Winehouse gave an acoustic performance in a church in the Irish village of Dingle.
1979 film portrait of the late New Wave singer-songwriter, Poly Styrene.
A look at Jonathan Miller's life, with contributors including Oliver Sacks and Eric Idle.
An intimate glimpse into the troubled psyche of the great British author.
Newly-discovered film footage of tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins at Ronnie Scott's in 1974.
Documentary about the saxophonist Sonny Rollins, built around his 80th birthday concert.
Alan Yentob interviews TV dramatist Dennis Potter about his life and work.
An exploration of Charles Dickens's contribution to the history of film and television.
Exploring the work of crime writer James Ellroy, whose credits include LA Confidential.
Martin Scorsese's portrait of the musician, philanthropist and filmmaker, George Harrison
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Documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Secret Policeman's Ball in 2004.
The story of the early part of Bob Dylan's career, directed by Martin Scorsese
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“We are all the same,” chants the mob in the Village Square. Aera is not the same but doesn’t know why. In the walled-off commune of Ynas, she is protected from the dangers outside yet feels imprisoned. Knowledge is closely guarded, and passion is tabooed.
Haunted by nightmares in alien tongues, Aera senses she is destined for more than drudgery in Ynas. She finds solace in a powerful mentor who teaches her forbidden music and ancient martial arts. Aera’s defiance attracts the young prodigy Cyrrus, who is determined to rule the planet of Oreni. While others fall prey to his influence, Aera penetrates his many veils and joins him in unraveling hidden cultures, forbidden languages and altered history. Through primeval pathways and arcane relics, they enter a shared dreamscape of duplicitous characters from distant lands revealing a secret that could destroy their world.
This Boundary Will Not Bind Us is the first installment in the Night Gem series. It begins when Aera is a child, and follows her path through the mystical twists of an unknown destiny. More than a simple story, Erica Xenne invites readers into her multi-layered universe of complex characters and celestial forces engaged in a deadly opera.

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BREAKING: Magic Johnson Acquires Kawhi Leonard From Spurs In Effort To Improve Dodgers’ Bullpen
July 2nd - Reports indicate that Magic Johnson has managed to acquire NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs in a blockbuster trade that comes less than 24 hours after LeBron James announced that he would be signing a 4-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Johnson, who is the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers as well as a part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, could hardly contain his excitement as he announced the latest mega-deal in what has been a massive week for Los Angeles sports fans.
“I know the Spurs said they were reluctant to trade a player of Kawhi’s caliber to a rival team within the Western Conference,” said Johnson. “But they didn’t seem to resist as much when I inquired about trading him to the Dodgers. We’ve been looking for ways to improve our bullpen, and I think Kawhi will be a perfect fit. Many people didn’t believe me when I said we were going to bring a trio of superstars to Los Angeles this summer, but just look at us now. We got LeBron. We got Javale McGee. And now we have Kawhi. Buckle up, LA...it’s going to be a fun summer.”
Leonard, a two-time NBA defensive player of the year who has repeatedly expressed a desire to be traded to Los Angeles, says he’s not really sure what just happened.
“I don’t really have much baseball experience,” said the NBA superstar. “But hey, Los Angeles is Los Angeles. The weather is beautiful, the marketing opportunities are endless, and I've heard the fans are usually pretty good about showing up when there’s nothing else going on.”


Making contact with local people during the recent Big Conversation
Talking to people around the town it’s clear one of the things they like is the information centre in the Town Hall. You can find out about council services, bus times and what’s going on around the town. And of course it is ideally placed – right in the heart of the town’s shopping area. Buses stop in Queen’s Road or you can park in the car parks nearby.
But you can’t pay your parking fine there; or sort out your housing benefit claim or your council tax query. For that you have to go to Aquila House out on the seafront.
Wouldn’t it be better if all personal contact with the council could be done in one building; and shouldn’t that be the Town Hall which is so easy to find and to get to?
Well that’s just what we are going to do with our plans for a contact centre. Councillors and council staff have been to see how these centres work in other councils and they were very impressed, especially by the contact centre in Margate. In fact they liked it so much we recruited the Margate manager and she is now putting her experience and knowledge to work to make sure the Hastings one is better still.
So it will mean anyone wanting to make personal contact with the borough council for whatever service will go to the Town Hall.
This will make it the people’s Town Hall. Aquila House will be a workplace for staff but the public will come to the Town Hall for all advice, information and services and of course council meetings and if that requires more space on the ground floor to serve our residents so be it.
And all enquiries or one to one interviews for things like benefits will be available on the ground floor so there will be full accessibility for everyone.
We have been recruiting a team of staff for their interpersonal skills and knowledge of council services so they can provide nearly all the information a resident might require when they phone up or drop in. They will spend part of their time answering phone queries and some time on the front desks. If there is a busy period on either they can be easily moved around to cope with the rush.
If anyone needs more specialised advice on the phone then the call can be transferred to the appropriate council department. But it will mean callers being left hanging on the end of a phone line much less often.
This new approach has already begun to be implemented with waste and planning contact being dealt with centrally. Telephone waiting times at the council have come down hugely.
And of course only having one place for personal contact with the council rather than two as we do now will save money at a time when that is a vital consideration. By Spring/Summer 2012 contact with most council services will be via the Town Hall.
The high quality of service we currently offer local people when they contact us will continue but all in the one building which will be better for everyone.


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Proposed PGE Transmission Line Raises Questions
Questions are stirring about whether Oregon's future energy demands are enough to merit construction of a new 500-kilovolt transmission line from Boardman to Salem.
(Article from the Daily Journal of Commerce is posted to the Bark Site)
***PGE opens a public comment period for the proposed Cascade Crossing project.***
From the Daily Journal of Commerce, www.djcoregon.com
POSTED: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 02:35 PM PT
BY: Nathalie Weinstein
Portland General Electric says the Cascade Crossing Transmission Project is needed to transmit electricity from existing and future wind farms planned in Eastern Oregon and to meet future energy demands. But convincing the public, property owners and environmentalists that the need is real will be PGE's greatest challenge, said Deb Schallert, permitting manager for PGE.
As proposed, the new transmission line would be 250 feet wide and extend 176 miles from PGE's Boardman plant to its Bethel Substation near Salem. Along the way, it would cross the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation, national forests and numerous plats of privately held land.
Owners of three planned Eastern Oregon wind projects sought a new transmission line to take clean power to customers in Western Oregon. PGE's Boardman plant, along with a planned natural gas plant and existing plants at Coyote Springs also would plug in to the new line, according to Mike Mikolaitis, PGE's project manager for Cascade Crossing.
"Most opportunities for us to meet our renewable energy standard are in the eastern part of the state," Mikolaitis said. "Currently eastern wind power is transmitted on an existing grid operated by Bonneville Power Administration. But those are becoming fully utilized, which pushes the need for additional transmission lines."
But Bob Jenks, executive director of the Citizens' Utility Board of Oregon, said he would like to see more concrete plans for PGE to phase out its Boardman plant.
"If you phase out Boardman, that is some of the power the transmission line will carry," Jenks said. "There's an assumption that Boardman will be replaced, but that will be a competitive bidding process. PGE is prejudging a transmission need. At this point there are questions, but we're looking forward to having PGE answer those."
Plans for the Boardman plant, Mikolaitis said, are still being determined, though PGE is considering whether to replace it with a natural gas plant.
For Amy Harwood, program director at Bark, a nonprofit that works to preserve and restore the Mount Hood National Forest, PGE's project seems based more on speculation of future energy use than actual need. One alternate route proposed for Cascade Crossing would cut through the national forest along a similar path as another energy project, the Palomar Pipeline.
Her group has actively protested the proposed 217-mile Palomar natural gas pipeline because it would require clear-cutting the forest.
"I have walked the Palomar route many times and it's totally unacceptable," Harwood said. "There are important environmental expectations we have for national forests, and corridor expansion really tests those. A lot of these energy projects are fairly speculative. We see a need for bigger-picture planning rather than throwing projects out there and seeing what sticks."
Schallert said PGE's preferred route mostly follows existing transmission lines, so less vegetation would need to be removed.
"We're hearing concerns about the impacts to the environment, but we're also getting a lot of support for best siting practices," Schallert said. "More people than not prefer we site the new line next to existing lines."
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs also is concerned about the proposed transmission line's potential impacts on its culturally and environmentally sensitive lands, but Warm Springs Power general manager Jim Manion said now is the time to address a power system he described as inadequate.
"Right now there may not be a high desire or need for more electricity given the economy," Manion said. "But we also need to recognize that should that turn, there will be increased pressure for system capacity growth. As demand increases, the system will become more stressed. We have to look at our most viable options for increasing performance, delivery and efficiency of our power."
PGE will be able to meet only half of its load growth through planned energy efficiency measures for buildings and homes in Oregon, Mikolaitis said. In addition, transmission contracts with hydro projects along the Columbia River put into place in the 1960s are expiring, as are contracts with the Bonneville Power Administration. Without a new transmission line, Mikolaitis said, the utility could compromise its ability to provide constant power to its customers.
"A few weeks ago, we had to rearrange because a transmission line wasn't available," Mikolaitis said. "You might see that cropping up more if we don't build additional transmission. Our company's ability to meet renewable energy standards would be jeopardized. Those are major issues."
Public comment on the Cascade Crossing project will be taken until Aug. 2. Schallert said scoping meetings with stakeholders along the proposed transmission route will begin later this month.
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"Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll is a story about Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and lands into a fantasy world that is full of weird, wonderful people and animals. This popular play is adapted from the classic children's book that is also popular with adults.
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The U.S. continues to lose jobs. Since President Bush has been in office, 2.5 million manufacturing jobs and nearly 600,000 service jobs have been lost for a total decline in private sector employment of 3.1 million. The unemployment rate has risen to 6.1 percent. If this is recovery, what is going on?
Pundits call it “the jobless recovery.” The economy is growing, but jobs are not. Why? One economist recently blamed the absence of job growth on high U.S. productivity. Those who are working are so productive, he said, that their output meets demand, making additional jobs superfluous. His solution, apparently, is to make people less productive.
I think the jobless recovery is an illusion and that the U.S. economy is creating jobs — but not for Americans. Those 2.5 million manufacturing jobs have not been lost. They have been moved offshore and given to foreigners who work for less.
The service economy was supposed to take the place of the lost manufacturing economy. Alas, those jobs, too, are being created for foreigners. It turns out that it is even easier to move service jobs abroad. For example, 170,000 computer system design jobs — 13 percent of the total — have recently been shifted abroad. Keeping knowledge-based jobs in the U.S. is proving as difficult as keeping manufacturing jobs.
Outsourcing, offshore production, work visas and the Internet make it easy for U.S. companies to substitute cheaper foreign employees for U.S. employees. Entrepreneurs in India have created firms that specialize in supplying skilled labor to U.S. corporations. The growth in the U.S. economy thus brings about a growth in foreign employment, not in U.S. employment.
If this analysis is correct, U.S. job seekers will no longer be able to tell the difference between recovery and recession. In the old economy, people lost jobs when the Federal Reserve caused a recession by curtailing the growth of money and credit. In the new economy, they lose their jobs because foreigners work for less.
This development has produced a disconnect between economic policy and employment. The Fed’s low interest rates and President Bush’s tax cuts cannot bridge the difference between wages and salaries in the U.S. vs. those in China and India.
When U.S. companies move their production for U.S. markets offshore, U.S. incomes and GDP decline and foreign income rises. When the offshore production is shipped to the U.S. to meet consumer demand, it becomes imports.
A country that produces offshore for its home market is going to have a big import bill, as those goods come on top of goods that foreign companies export. In 2002, the U.S. had a trade deficit in goods of $484 billion and a current account deficit of $503 billion.
With production and employment moving out of the U.S., the ability of the U.S. to pay for its imports with exports declines. In the end, there is nothing to bring about a balance between U.S. imports and exports except a collapse in the value of the dollar. When that happens, cheap goods from abroad become expensive, and the living standard of an import-dependent population drops.
During the short time that President Bush has been in office (Jan. 19, 2001-June 5, 2003), the dollar has lost 27 percent of its value in relation to the new European currency, the Euro. Considering that European economies are not doing well and that the Euro is an untested currency, the dollar’s decline is not a good sign.
When we import $500 billion more than we export, foreigners must finance our deficit. They do this by using the dollars we pay them to purchase our assets, or they lend the money back to us by purchasing government or corporate bonds. Either way, Americans lose to foreigners the future income streams from stocks, real estate, and bonds, and this worsens our current account deficit in subsequent years.
In the past two years, foreigners’ willingness to finance our current account deficit with their direct investment in the U.S. has declined from $335.6 billion in 2000 to $52.6 billion in 2002, a decline of 84 percent. This dramatic drop in the willingness of foreigners to hold U.S. dollar assets is the likely explanation for the drop in the dollar’s value.
If U.S. companies cannot profitably employ costly U.S. labor to produce for U.S. consumers, it is unlikely that U.S. companies will be able to export a lot of goods made with U.S. labor. As our manufacturing sector moves abroad, our ability to trade declines as we produce fewer products to offer in exchange for our imports.
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Every year floods sweep through communities across the Unites States taking lives, destroying property, shutting down businesses, harming the environment and causing millions of dollars in damages. It is impossible to prevent all floods, but it is possible to prevent some and to limit the impact of those that do occur.
One of the primary missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is flood risk management. Through effective planning, forecasting and preparation USACE is working to help communities prevent floods where possible and significantly reduce the loss of lives and the economic and environmental impact when they do occur. USACE also is involved in flood emergency response efforts.
The types of infrastructure that fall under this category of investment include levees, storage reservoirs, and other types of floodplain management structural measures. Some of these projects may have multiple purposes. For example, reservoirs that help prevent flooding may also provide storage for water supply and produce hydropower. This infrastructure includes approximately 715 dams and 4,100 miles of levees. In addition to operating and maintaining this infrastructure, USACE has an active role in assessing, managing, and communicating the associated flood risk.
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Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).
The sessions take place on the floor or table, fully clothed. Stretching and moving your body through a series of yoga postures, palming and thumbing along the body’s meridian lines and pressure points to help to clear energy pathways, relieve muscular tension, improve blood and lymph circulation to name a few benefits.
The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific to the athlete’s sport of choice. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive use in training and competing
Yoga therapy is the adaption of Yoga practices to meet the needs of people with specific or persistent health problems and life transitions not usually addressed in a traditional yoga class.
Prenatal massage uses moderate pressure applied to the muscle groups to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation. These techniques specifically address many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes and hormone shifts pregnancy brings about.
The therapist uses smooth, heated stones as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply into the muscle tissue.
Our therapist puts special silicone cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. Cupping helps with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.

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Over the last few months, I've been working on a deco project with my good friend Reiny who lives in Luxembourg. My deco is far away, across the ocean with Reiny and hers is here in sunny Houston with me.
I'm having fun experimenting in Reiny's book. For "Auto Ride" I used a photo I took of a vintage truck (I love the mesh covering the headlight) to make a transfer using Great White photo paper. When used with gel medium, the plastic "emulsion" coating of the photo paper peels away from it's backing and onto the receiving paper to make a beautiful transfer.
"BLACK JACK DOOR"
Taken at Black Jack Cemetery near Huntsville, Texas, this photo makes for a great transfer. For this transfer I used photo paper and water.
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text: The analysis aimed to examine the result of gastric bypass on diabetic nephropathy (DN) in Chinese patients. bypass could be more good for people that have decrease preoperative SCr and ACR. Electronic supplementary materials The online edition of this content (doi:10.1007/s11695-015-1666-y) contains supplementary materials, which is open to certified users. lab tests were utilized to review factors before and following the scholarly research. Contingency desks of categorical factors had been examined by Fishers specific test (quality and gender in remission of DN levels III and IV). Correlations between clinical MAU and variables were analyzed by partial relationship evaluation. Multiple stepwise logistic regression evaluation was performed to measure the unbiased predictive ramifications of the factors on remission of DN. The measure index was established as blood circulation pressure, albumin/creatinine proportion and serum creatinine, as well as the remission regular as MAU <30?mg/time. The predictors cutoff stage was examined by Youdens Index using the recipient operating quality (ROC) curve. Data are provided as the mean??SD. Statistical significance was thought as P?0.05. Outcomes Four groupings are equivalent in BMI (F?=?1.529, P?=?0.212), sufferers in DN stage II were older (F?=?0.915, P?=?0.000) and longer T2DM duration (F?=?6.975, P?=?0.000). Twelve months after surgery, there is a significant reduced amount of each kind of medication found in each group (Desk?1). The entire remission of T2DM was 80.20?%, and in GBR-12909 DN stage I, it had been 95.2?%, DN stage II was 86.7?%, DN stage III was 23.8?%, and DN stage IV was 46.7?%. Adjustments in biochemical and anthropometric variables of most sufferers before and after medical procedures are shown in Desk?2. Desk 2 Adjustments in factors of sufferers before and 1?calendar year after gastric bypass The entire remission of DN levels IV and III was 58.3?%. There is no factor in BMI or age between two groups. Analysis showed which the remission parameter microalbuminuria was correlated with albumin/creatinine proportion, systolic blood circulation pressure (SBP), serum creatinine, Homa-IR, Homa-, fasting C-peptide, and cholesterol amounts (Desk?3). Based on the DN remission regular for incipient (stage III) and overt (stage IV) nephropathy, the preoperative scientific factors linked to diabetes had been assessed because of their predictive beliefs (Desk?4). Analysis demonstrated that in GBR-12909 DN sufferers with stage III, there have been lower microalbuminuria, albumin/creatinine proportion, systolic blood circulation pressure, bloodstream urea nitrogen, GBR-12909 and serum creatinine amounts weighed against those without remission. Preoperative BMI, diabetes duration, waist, and GFR acquired no significant distinctions between your two groups. The full total outcomes of multivariate regression evaluation verified that systolic blood circulation pressure, GBR-12909 serum creatinine and albumin/creatinine proportion GBR-12909 had been scientific predictors for DN remission (Desk?5). Further evaluation for predicting the DN remission using ROC demonstrated that AUC in serum creatinine and albumin/creatinine proportion was 0.770 and 0.917 using the cutoff stage of 57?mol/L in serum creatinine and 126 (mg/g?cr) in albumin/creatinine proportion (Desk?6). Desk 3 The relationship check for MAU in sufferers with DN III/IV Desk 4 Evaluation of preoperative elements of DN remission in quality III and IV Desk 5 Multiple logistic regression evaluation of factors at baseline Desk 6 ROC for remission of DN Pdgfd in predictors Debate Recently, there were many encouraging reviews recommending that gastric bypass is an efficient, stand-alone process of T2DM with weight problems. However, before talking about DN remission, the principal concern ought to be about basic safety. In our research, all surgeries had been performed by one group with connection with over 50 situations of LRYGB. A significant aspect in the training curve for effective metabolic surgery, regarding to Huang , is normally having connection with 30 situations approximately. Common complications such as for example fistula, blockage, stenosis, and hemorrhage didn’t occur inside our research. In addition, there is no acute renal failure in the patients with DN stage IV or III. The primary goal of DN treatment happens to be centered on delaying its development by enhancing the control of T2DM and of hemodynamic abnormalities . Proof implies that DN is normally seen as a useful and structural adjustments, which present an imbalance in.


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The Maison Balzac Store in NSW is specifically designed as an ode to the entire journey of a brand. Did you know, this even discovers a very personal space for discovering the entire cosmogony. Maison Balzac store in NSW is artful, artisanal and supremely scented. It is an aspect of profound beauty.
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Most importantly, did you know that the candle house and the original five scents were suspended in wax and deftly told by Elise piosh. The process of redolent of the breaking baguettes with the bush walks and bathing in the south of France are also involved in this process. Let us tell you something that seemed an organic path to be immortalized in the art of porcelain with the debut of Maison Balzac ‘s Australia in NSW latest offering called the scented water.
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Laura Alexandra has been providing these services for displaying these product package design in NSW at a greater height. Don’t you think this is great? Another important thing that we forgot to tell you that L’eau specifically spiked with the fragrant trail of Le bois, Le rose and Le Soleil the three best sellers of fragrances. We feel that this is a revolutionary idea to wear scent. This is the reason Maison Balzac’s Australia in NSW is called for the latest offering. It is a triple threat in every sense.
The multi purpose is a philosophy that underpins both the brand and its mastermind, Elise piosh. Talking about the fertile spoils of beauty’s finest minds, pragmatis has always been important to pioch. The artful nature and supremicity of Maison Balzac Australia in NSW is all to look after. She might be bon vivant but she has always been favoring a simpler form of life. Her feet were always rooted to the ground and she adhered to this humbling ethos with almost everything she did. Doesn’t it sound chic? Yes, right!
Le Rose, Le Bois and Le Soleil these three even underwent an aesthetic rejuvenation by boating all the new packages at a time. Le Bois features an independent and beautiful detail of Sydney based artist, the painting of leah fraser that was created in the year 2015. The work deeply resonated with the imagination of her walk through the woods. Now, do you understand where this perfume idea came from! Don’t you think it is fascinating? Basically Frasers’ work illustrates the wafting perfumes of a crunchy walk in the forest; where cedar wood essence echoes with distant notes of leather and smoke This smell of Maison Balzac Australia in NSW beats everything.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting April 14, 2020
Notice is given by Warrington Township, that in order to ensure the public safety during the COVID-19 crisis, the April 14, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting will be held by audio and video conferencing. The meeting will be held starting at 7:00 PM.
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The TRAPSTAR X PUMA DISC BLAZE sees the popular London-based fashion brand get its first footwear collaboration.
TRAPSTAR has grown in notoriety, thanks in part to being worn by the likes of Jay Z and Rihanna, the latter of which is now Global Creative Director and Ambassador for PUMA, so it comes as no real surprise that the two brands have come together for a collab. The DISC BLAZE sports a predominantly black upper in a mix of materials, that works well with the London-based brand’s aesthetic. The black continues onto the midsole to create a stealthy look, which is only broken up by white speckling, matching TRAPSTAR logos on the heels and hits of red on the outsole and tongue tab. The DISC BLAZE will be accompanied by a matching Goalkeeper Shirt, which transforms the performance piece into a shirt perfect for the streets. This is the first project in an on going collaboration between the two brands, and we are definitely looking forward to seeing what else they have in the pipeline.
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James Van Der Beek has married his girlfriend, Kimberly Brook, he announced on Twitter.
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"The woman I love did me the honor of [becoming] my wife today," the Dawson's Creek
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Ever since the USFL opened their online shop, fans have been asking for more merchandise choices. The league has been steadily adding to their collection, but mainly new shirts or hats with each team logo.
We’re now learning that BreakingT has scored a licensing deal with the USFL. According to their website, “BreakingT is a pioneer in real-time sports merchandise. We monitor social media data to identify the biggest moments in sports, and immediately commemorate them with fan apparel”.
Essentially, they design limited run shirts based on the biggest moments throughout the season. Back in 2020 BreakingT had a similar deal with the XFL, which brought us such favorites as the MVPJ and Kaw is the Law tees.


Watson, L. Libersher, S. Libersher, Tasca Complete Holley EFI 7-Second Club
Chuck Watson Sr., Leonard Libersher, Scott Libersher, and Carl Tasca joined founding member Geoff Turk in the prestigious Holley EFI 7-Second Club, which is reserved for the first five Factory Super Car competitors to break into the seven-second zone at an official NMCA event. Turk wheeled his Dodge Challenger Drag Pak an historic 7.99 in the first qualifying session of the first race of the 2018 season and was the only driver all year to crash through the 8-second barrier.
This year, in the same session of the same season-opening event, Muscle Car Mayhem in Bradenton, Fla., Watson's COPO Camaro, the Libershers' COPOs, and Tasca's Cobra Jet Mustang ran in the seven-second zone to round out the exclusive club and pocketed $1,000 Holley product certificates and custom Holley EFI 7 Second Club jackets to commemorate their achievements. Turk collected a whopping $10,000 from Holley last year – $5,000 for the once-in-a-lifetime run and a $5,000 bonus because he ran Holley EFI. Tasca and both Libershers also run Holley EFI putting all three makes (Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford) in the club while running Holley systems.
"I was thrilled to make it into the club, and Holley EFI is a great product," Tasca said. " My family has been running Holley stuff since way back in the '60s. We're still learning this whole EFI deal, but it just gets better all the time. We're very happy with the whole system, and I think you're going to see a lot of Holley cars in the winner's circle this year."
Said Scott Libersher, who made his history-making pass side-by-side with son Leonard, "This is a great program Holley came up with. We all knew this was going to be the race where it happened, and those five spots were really coveted. People really wanted to be in this. Holley EFI is a great tuning tool to balance power and traction. Any problem we've ever had was operator error – getting after it too hard or not hard enough – and not a problem with the system. It's worked perfect every time."
"We're extremely pleased to be part of the events that are continuing to unfold in the NMCA Holley EFI Factory Super Cars class," said Holley Performance Products Director of Motorsports Robin Lawrence. "When presented with the opportunity several years ago to be the title sponsor, we jumped at it. Holley EFI is a fixture on the majority of the NMCA Factory Super Car class entries and standard equipment on the Chevrolet Performance COPO Camaro and Dodge Challenger Drag Pak programs."
"When Ford Performance’s Mike Delehanty suggested that Holley would be the ideal backer of a 7-second club for the Factory Super Cars class, we were all in," Lawrence added. "From Geoff Turk’s 7-second passes all the way through his championship in 2018, the excitement was growing. With the recent blower changes in the 2019 rules package, everyone knew Bradenton was going to be the place to be to see history made. We are excited to close the book on the final entries into the Holley EFI 7-Second Club. Hats off to all the impressive Holley EFI Factory Supercar Racers and congratulations to the four new members of the Holley EFI 7-second Club."
"We are excited to have hosted the Holley EFI 7-Second Club and we knew going into Bradenton that the first round of qualifying was going to be legendary," said NMCA General Manager and National Event Director Rollie Miller. "These cars are the hottest segment in drag racing and very special to the NMCA community."
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Should you buy, lease or subscribe to an electric car?
Deciding how to pay for an electric car is a tough call – there are so many options.
You can buy an EV outright, lease it for a period of time, or even subscribe to it. Yes you read that right – electric cars can now be subscribed to, just like a Netflix account.
However, the decision process is similar to getting any car. Do you want to own it outright? Or simply have use of it for a period of time?
3 Ways of ‘Having’ an Electric Car
No fixed term
Cancel the subscription and hand the car back whenever you want
Everything is included in the monthly payment, e.g. insurance, road tax, breakdown cover, servicing, and even electricity to charge it with
Pay an initial deposit
Commit to a term of monthly payments, e.g. 24, 36 or 48 months
Hand the car back at the end of the term
Leasing is often done through a PCH, or you can choose a PCP for more flexibility if you change your mind
Pay an initial deposit
Commit to paying instalments each month, e.g. for 12, 24, 36, 48 months or longer
Keep the car once you have made the final payment
There are various ways of buying outright, including all the money upfront, a bank loan, Hire Purchase, and PCP
Subscribing to an Electric Car
Not only are electric cars modern and exciting, but they also bring with them modern and exciting ways of having one.
The company that pioneered this subscription model for EVs in the UK in 2019 is Evezy.
In 2020, there’s a new kid on the block: Elmo. Their EV subscription business will be up and running in a few weeks, but in the meantime you can take their EV Suitability Test.
If you subscribe to an electric car with Evezy, there are two very attractive benefits:
- You are not committed to the car for longer than a month – cancel any time and hand it back, and
- Practically everything you can think of is included in the monthly payment – even electricity to charge the car!
This is one of these “surely it’s too good to be true” moments. This is what Evezy includes in the – surprisingly low – monthly subscription:
- The car itself, obviously
- Breakdown cover
- Wear and tear
- Service and repair
- Road tax
- Fair use mileage up to 1,000 miles per month (you get charged if you go over 1,000 miles per month, although you can roll over mileage you haven’t used in one month into the next)
- Electricity to charge the car (from public charging points on the Polar network when you are out and about)
Prices start at £289 inc. VAT per month, including all the extras in the list above, for the Renault Zoe. The Zoe is an attractive, 5-seat electric car, with a very good range. £289 per month – including basically all the car costs you can think of – is remarkably low.
Decided you don’t want / can’t afford the Zoe any more? Hand it back from one month to the next.
Found yourself addicted to electric cars having tried out the Zoe, then switch to another EV of your choice from Evezy’s stable of cars, including the Tesla Model 3, BMW i3, Nissan Leaf and the Hyundai Ioniq Electric.
Leasing an Electric Car
If subscribing to an electric car is a bit too radical for you, the next method to consider is leasing.
A car lease is, in essence, a long term rental. It’s a rental where you are committed to paying monthly instalments for the full period of the lease. This is usually 24, 36 or 48 months.
As with the car subscription model, you need to stick to a certain number of miles per month or year. If you do more miles than you planned, you will be charged extra at a pre-agreed rate.
Personal Contract Hire (PCH)
The most common lease method is called Personal Contract Hire or PCH. You pay the monthly instalments for your electric car until the end of the term and then hand the car back.
Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)
An alternative way to lease an EV is via Personal Contract Purchase, also known as a Personal Contract Plan, or PCP. PCP is ideal for people who can’t make up their mind. You can start a PCP with the intention of handing the car back after the agreed term (= a lease), or you could decide to keep the car by making a final payment (= a purchase).
Via a PCP, you can sometimes get hold of ‘out of stock’ cars like the long range Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh. The leasing companies can help you jump the queue.
Buying an Electric Car outright
If you are one of those people who like to own everything, then one of the outright purchase options is for you.
Buying via a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)
One way to achieve ownership is via Personal Contract Purchase or PCP. You make your monthly instalments and then, at the end of the term, you pay a final amount to own the car 100%. Job done. That final payment is a pre-agreed amount, so you know exactly where you stand before starting the PCP contract.
Alternatively, you can buy the electric car through a Hire Purchase agreement. You make monthly payments in the normal way, but don’t actually own the car until you pay the final, agreed amount.
Finally – to maintain total control – you can simply go to your bank and take out a loan. With a loan, you own the car from the start and there are no restrictions on how many miles you drive a year, what kind of condition you need to keep the car in, etc.
Which companies offer electric car lease or purchase plans?
Traditional car finance companies are adapting to the EV world, but there are also brand new entrants such as electricity suppliers.
Here are two innovative companies that allow you to get your hands on an electric car, but in slightly different ways:
Run by Mike Potter, DriveElectric is the most experienced leasing company for electric cars in the UK. They offer PCH plans for both consumers and business. For example, both EDF and Lloyds Bank lease their EVs from DriveElectric.
Because they have been leasing electric cars for such a long time, they have “been there, done that” and can answer any questions you might have.
Octopus Electric Vehicles takes a different approach.
But, they can now also sell you an electric car, either via PCP or PCH.
This is a “bundled” service. Octopus sorts out your (i) electric car, (ii) home charging point, and (iii) electricity tariff. A one-stop shop.
Octopus EV is run by Fiona Howarth, an energy sector entrepreneur.
An Example – Getting an Electric Car PCP
As with any car, at the beginning of a PCP you agree with the dealer:
- The total cost of the car, e.g. £25,000.
- How many months you want it for, say 36 months.
- How many miles you drive a year, e.g. 10,000 miles.
- Any deposit you want to pay, say £5,000.
So, is it sensible to get an electric car PCP or a PCH? Think about the following factors:
- EVs are a new technology, evolving fast
- Every year or two, new versions of the same model have bigger batteries
- Brand new models generally go further on a single charge than older models
- As more manufacturers ramp up EV production, prices will come down
We think, therefore, that leasing an electric car either via a PCP, PCH or subscription, is a good idea.
If you get a new EV in 2019 with a PCP and keep it for 3 or 4 years, you are then in a strong position:
- If you are really happy with the car, you can pay the balloon payment and keep it.
- Lots of new models will have come out over the 3 to 4 years, and you will almost certainly want to get a new EV. One with a much better range and probably a lower price, too.
PCP / PCH: Electric Car v. Petrol / Diesel Car
If you compare the same model of a car, one electric the other not, the non-electric car will almost certainly be cheaper.
However, special deals are often worked out for PCP / PCH contracts.
If you are thinking of getting a new car, ask your dealer how much the monthly payments would be for your favourite petrol / diesel car, and then ask another dealer how much the payments would be for your favourite electric car.
You might be surprised. The monthly payments could be similar. If they are, with an EV you then have the big advantage of not having to pay exorbitant petrol / diesel costs any more, and will enjoy lower servicing costs.
Buying an Electric Car
For some people considering whether to buy or lease an electric car their answer is clear: buy.
The same is true with houses. Some people simply want to own their own home. They don’t want to be paying rent which goes out, but never comes back.
If you are thinking about buying an electric vehicle, then ask yourself the following questions:
- Will you still be happy with the current range of the car in a few years’ time?
- How long is the car battery warrantied for?
- How much charge will the battery be able to hold at the end of the warranty period?
If you are getting an electric car for a short commute, or to go to the shops in, then buying is definitely an option. If the likely distance you will need to drive in the future is the same as today, then an EV should still be fine after 10 years.
The battery will gradually degrade – reducing your range – but there shouldn’t be a dramatic drop.
Nonetheless, always check how long the battery warranty is. Most EVs warranty their batteries for at least 8 years. Compare the length of the warranty with how long you think you will want to keep the car.
Manufacturers guarantee to what extent the battery will have degraded by the end of the warranty period.
For example, the warranty might state a maximum of 20% battery degradation after 8 years. That means after 8 years the battery will still be able to be charged up to 80% of its rated capacity.
If you have a 40 kWh battery, for example, it will effectively only be a 32 kWh battery after 8 years (40 kWh x 80%).
Where can I Buy or Lease an Electric Car?
You can buy or lease an electric car direct from your local dealer.
See the bottom of our Electric Cars page for links to all the dealers in your county.
There are also a number of independent leasing / PCP / PCH / subscription companies which cater to the EV market, including:
- Just EVs (specialist EV only leasing company)
- CarLease UK
- Lex Autolease
- Hippo Leasing
- Nationwide Vehicle Contracts
- LeaseCar UK
- AMG Autolease
- Synergy Automotive
- DriveElectric (specialist EV only leasing company)
- Octopus Electric Vehicles (car + charging point + electricity provider)
- Evezy (subscription model)

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Santrauka: Since the end of the nineteenth century, the Oakley family has lived in the shadow of crime. Over a hundred years later, the only remaining members of the family are two elderly sisters who live in poverty in Fourways, the ancestral home. Unable to maintain the mansion, the sisters have decided to sell up and live comfortably off the proceeds. Then a young man named Jan appears, claiming to be William Oakley's great- grandson. The sisters panic, knowing that a court case could drag on for years and time is not on their side. Then Jan is found dead and it seems that the shadow of murder has returned to haunt the Oakley family once again.

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Brace yourselves: Anna Wintour is coming to the small screen. Well, technically not the editor in chief herself—Variety reports that Wintour's relationship and supposed rivalry with Vanity Fair's Tina Brown are the subjects of an upcoming TV show on Bravo.
Dubbed All That Glitters, the scripted show will be based on the 1994 book Newhouse: All the Glitter, Power and Glory of America's Richest Media Empire and the Secretive Man Behind It. Variety describes the plot for the new show: "As both bold and driven women fight their way to the top of a male-dominated industry driven by greed and betrayal, they each find new paths to change the world around them." No word yet on who will star or when it will premiere, but we'll be waiting with bated breath for more details.
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When creating a draw in Tournament Desk, you have the ability to add player avoidances. This allows you to prevent certain players from drawing each other, based on the criteria you set up. To add a player avoidance, follow the steps below.
How to Create Player Avoidances
- Navigate to Tournament Desk by clicking Launch Tournament Desk on the tournament menu.
- Navigate to the Events tab and select the appropriate event.
- Click Add avoidances.
- From the next screen, you have the option to create rules to prevent players from each other or you can choose specific players directly to avoid each other in the draw
- To add a rule, click Choose rules.
- Select the rule options you require and then click Choose.
- If you wish to remove a rule after selecting Choose, you can remove it from the next screen
- To add a Group, click Add group.
- Select the players you wish to avoid each other in the draw and provide a name for the grouping and click Save group
- Once you have added the avoidance rules required, click Save avoidances.
- You will see confirmation of the avoidances added on the ‘draw’ tab. You can now create the draw when ready.

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Many voters assume that the big-name races for political office are what really matter on the election ballot, but the issues that voters are asked to decide on often have a greater effect on our lives. Local ballot issues determine if new schools or jails are built, how many police or firefighters are there to protect us, how much we pay in taxes.
On the state level, Ohioans have made key decisions in recent years on the minimum wage, a smoking ban in public places, slot machines at racetracks, a high-tech economic stimulus, and more. This year will be no different.
After this week's petition deadlines, six issues are certified for the 2008 fall election. Ohio continues a trend toward having voters decide more issues on the ballot, rather than through their elected representatives. During the 1980s, Ohioans voted on eight initiatives. In the 1990s, that number increased to 13. Since 2000, voters have been asked to weigh in on 19, including this November's issues.
Whether this trend is positive or negative can be debated, but there's one thing that seems clear: Voters have a growing responsibility to understand these issues and know exactly what they're voting on.
The six questions currently on the ballot (sponsors have until Sept. 5 if they wish to withdraw them) aren't all blockbuster issues, but some will produce fiercely fought, expensive campaigns on proposals that could have a major economic impact on the state. Here's the lineup, as decided by Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner:
Issue 1: To amend the Constitution with earlier filing deadlines for statewide ballot issues.
Issue 2: To amend the Constitution to allow bonds to be issued for environmental, conservation and preservation (Clean Ohio Fund).
Issue 3: To amend the Constitution for Ohio to participate in a Great Lakes Compact and affirm Ohio water rights.
Issue 4: Initiated legislation requiring paid sick leave for employees in Ohio.
Issue 5: Referendum on legislation that restricted payday lending practices.
Issue 6: To amend the Constition by initiative petition to allow a casino in Clinton County.
Read about the issues
The Ohio Ballot Board edits and certifies the ballot language for all statewide issues. Its online page, part of the Ohio Secretary of State's Web site (http://www.sos.state.oh.us), contains the 2008 issues' language, explanations and arguments by proponents and opponents.
To access the page, go to http://tinyurl.com/5rglgh.
The online resource Ballotpedia (http://ballotpedia.org) also has up-to-date information on Ohio ballot issues, plus historical data on state initiatives and amendments. Go to http://tinyurl.com/59u97a.


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Alvie Estate has traditional cottages, sleeping 4-10 guests, located amongst farm fields & woodlands with superb views of the Cairngorm Mountains.
Set in 13,000 acres of stunning highland scenery Alvie Estate stretches from the River Spey, over the Monadhliath Mountains to the Dulnain river. Accommodation sleeping from 4 to 10 guests can be combined with a wide variety of sporting & other activities which include clay pigeon shooting, archery, quad bike treks, horse riding, stag feeding, loch & river fishing, hill walking, shooting, estate tours, zip wire, gorge walking & bush craft survival. Within easy reach are various water sports, mountain biking, activity parks, the Cairngorm Mountain ski area with its funicular railway, and for golfers, take your pick from a number of different styles of courses around the area. Located 4 miles south of Aviemore Alvie is the ideal holiday destination or the perfect place for a weekend away. Online Booking - http://www.highlandsselfcatering.co.uk
1 & 4 Wester Delfour are the end houses in a row of 4 semi detached farm cottages overlooking farm fields & woodland. They are both fully equipped cottages sleeps 4 combining charm & comfort with superlative views across the Spey Valley.
Dating from Victorian times, Park Cottage is one of the most popular cottages on the Estate. The cottage sleeps 6 with a double room & 2 twin rooms, living room and dining room and fully equipped kitchen. It also has a secluded, sheltered garden surrounded by fields.
North Wing is an attractively furnished two-storey wing of the main house, sleeping 8 in 2 twins, 1 double & 2 single rooms & 2 bathrooms & a separate WC on the first floor. On the ground floor is a large living room, dining room & kitchen with breakfast nook. The kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher. Laundry facilities are available in the basement of the House.
With some of the best views on the Estate, and overlooking Loch Bourne, Top Flat sleeps 10 people comfortably in its 5 twin rooms. The Flat is tastefully decorated and comprises a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room and 2 bathrooms. Laundry facilities are available in the basement of the House.
All properties have wifi with the exception of Top Flat, although it may be able to receive a signal from the router in Alvie House.
|Park Cottage (sleep 6)||£650 Per unit per week|
|Wester Delfour 1 (sleep 4)||£415 Per unit per week|
|Wester Delfour 4 (sleep 4)||£415 Per unit per week|
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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MARK Forker has decided to leave the Finn Harps panel, the club has confirmed.
Ollie Horgan to ring the changes for Finn Harps Cup clash in Galway
OLLIE Horgan is set to ring the changes this evening as he takes his out-of-form Finn Harps out west for an EA Sports Cup second round clash with Galway FC (kick-off 5.30pm).
Shaun McGowan: “I had to question myself…I feel as if I have a point to prove”
Chris McNulty hears from the Finn Harps midfielder, Shaun McGowan
Report: Injury-time heartbreak means Cobh replay for Harps
Finn Harps face a replay in Cobh on Monday after John Meade’s injury-time equaliser on Friday…
Milestones for Harps trio
Finn Harps players Kevin McHugh, Ciaran Coll and James Doherty all reached significant milestones lately…
Preview: Consistency key as Harps hit the home straight
Peter Hutton is hoping that Finn Harps can find some consistency for the final quarter of the season
Report: Forker’s on the double for Harps
Finn Harps 2 Salthill Devon 0 By Chris McNulty at Finn Park MARK Forker’s brace ensured that Finn Harps returned to winning ways tonight. Advertisement The Dungloe man netted a goal in each half as Harps defeated ten-man Salthill Devon, for what was only their second win in ten games. For long periods this was […]
Harps remain unbeaten in pre-season
FINN Harps maintained their impressive pre-season form with a 3-0 win over an under-strength LYIT team on Wednesday night.


Well, after a lot of leaks, rumors, unboxings, etc., the OnePlus 5T is finally official as it was announced today at the event in New York City. Looking at the specifications, design and the price tag, it seems this is the best ‘not so expensive’ flagship device that you can buy right now. Now, don’t consider this device as a very big upgrade from this year’s OnePlus 5 since it packs same processor, battery, memory options, display resolution and almost the same design. But, there are some significant upgrades like the display is now bigger but fits in the same footprint as of the OnePlus 5. The camera setup gets an upgrade, and fingerprint scanner has been moved to the rear. Let’s talk about the main highlights of the device in brief.
ONEPLUS 5T – WHAT’S NEW?
Talking about the design first, the OnePlus 5T is now a completely different looking phone from the front is you compare it with the OnePlus 5. The 5T features an edge-to-edge display with an 18:9 aspect ratio.There are very fewer side bezels that make the phone look like a 2017-ish device. There is no longer a front-facing fingerprint scanner that we used to see on every OnePlus phone. In fact, there are no longer any capacitive touch buttons on the front. The fingerprint scanner is now moved to the rear, and there are on-screen navigation buttons.
Apart from the display and position of the fingerprint scanner, the rest of the design is same with same button placements on the sides, same dual camera placement, same ports placement, etc. Let’s now talk about the specifications.
Coming to the specifications, there is a 6.01-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED Display with a resolution of 2160x1080p, i.e., an aspect ratio of 18:9. The pixel density if 401ppi and the display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by an octa-core 2.45GHz Snapdragon 835 processor with Adreno 540 GPU. There is 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64/128GB UFS 2.1 storage. Under the hood, the phone runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat which is weird since everyone wanted to see a device running Android Oreo out of the box. There is OxygenOS on top of Android Nougat.
Interestingly, the phone retains the same battery size from the OnePlus 5, i.e., 3,300mAh. Nevertheless, there is dash charging.
Now coming to one of the main highlights of the phone, the cameras. There is a dual rear camera setup, and it is completely changed compared to the camera setup on OnePlus 5. There is no longer a secondary telephoto lens. Did you think that the telephoto lens on the OnePlus 5 lets you get those Portrait Photos? Well, you were wrong. The folks at Phonearena have explained this pretty well so you should check this post. Talking about the camera specs, the dual rear camera setup includes –
- 16MP Primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, Sony IMX 398 sensor and 1.12μm Pixel size.
- 20MP secondary camera with f/1.7 aperture, Sony IMX 376K Sensor, and 1.0 μm Pixel Size.
OnePlus says that the cameras are now upgraded for a better low-light performance and better portrait mode. In the low-light or dark situations, the phone will use its secondary camera, and the Intelligent Pixel Tech that combines four pixels into one to reduce the noise that we usually get while shooting in low light. On the front, there is a 16MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and IMX 371 sensor. OnePlus has also added face recognition so that you can unlock the phone in just 0.4s with your face. And yes, the phone still has the 3.5mm headphone jack. Rest of the specifications remain the same.
There are still some things that we would’ve liked to see on the phone like Waterproofing, stereo speakers, etc. But, this is still the best phone that you can buy right now with top-notch specifications and a great design. And hey, we didn’t mention the pricing yet, right? Well, here they are –
- 6GB + 64GB – $499 (Rs.33,000)
- 8GB + 128GB – $559 (Rs. 38,000)
The phone will be available from the official site from November 21st in US and Europe while in India, the phone is going to be Amazon Exclusive. In the UK you will be able to get the phone from O2. What are your thoughts on the OnePlus 5T? Do let us know via the comments section.
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