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Ann Kate is Chairman of Precinct 72.
Resident of Precinct 72 since 2006, worked at precinct poll as election clerk and election judge for 9 years. Member and past president of North Shore Republican Women. Currently Media Chairman, responsible for website, newsletter and Facebook page for NSRW. Sustaining member of Montgomery County Republican Party and volunteer at MCRP headquarters.
Former Bentwater Civic Association board member.
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A Saudi man infected with a deadly new virus from the same family as SARS has died, becoming the ninth patient in the world to be killed the disease which has so far infected 15, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday.
The 39-year-old developed symptoms of the novel coronavirus (NCoV) on Feb. 24 and died on March 2, several days after being hospitalised, the WHO said in a disease outbreak update.
NCoV is from the same family of viruses as those that cause common colds and the one that caused the deadly outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that first emerged in Asia in 2003. The new virus is not the same as SARS, but similar to it and also to other coronaviruses found in bats.
The WHO first issued an international alert in September after the virus infected a Qatari man in Britain who had recently been in Saudi Arabia.
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"Preliminary investigation indicated that the (latest Saudi)patient had no contact with previously reported cases of NCoV infection," the WHO said. "Other potential exposures are under investigation."
Nine of the 15 people confirmed to have been infected with NCoV have died. Most cases have been in the Middle East or in patients who had recently travelled there.
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Early Thursday morning, in the wee hours of dawn, dozens of electric scooters were dropped throughout the capital city as Bird Ride, an app-based, personal transportation service that seeks to be the “Uber of scooters,” launched its second area of service in Virginia. Arlington received around 50 electric scooters earlier this year, allowing for a better multi-modal transport system in the Northern Virginia city.
Until that afternoon, Richmonders were scampering about and zipping throughout the streets and sidewalks with the rental scooters, skipping from VCU, to local bars and restaurants, and down by the scenic views of the James River on Brown’s Island. However, all this stopped when the city government heard about it.
Unfortunately, the California-based company did not inform the city before plopping the scooters on the streets of Richmond, a tactic it has taken in cities across the country that has been met with mixed results. Richmond was one of the many cities that did not take kindly to the company’s unannounced presence.
After City Hall caught wind of the “Bird,” government officials sent the Department of Public Works (DPW) out to round up the fleeting, “unsanctioned” electric scooters, hiding them in a warehouse somewhere the city, according to some. By the late afternoon, there were no scooters left on the streets of Richmond.
Those who were upset by the move took to Twitter showing themselves on a few that had not yet been taken into custody by the city government. People charged City Hall with “ruining the fun,” and poking too far into private business.
Even Governor Ralph Northam jumped into the melee, tweeting an emoji-filled response to Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and Bird Ride saying: “‘Give me [scooters] or give me [death]!’ – Patrick Henry,” an ode to Virginia’s first and sixth governor.
Regardless, the scooters were gone by Thursday evening.
“The City of Richmond was not engaged in any way, as required, with respect to deployment of the scooters,” said city spokesman Tom Byrnes in a statement. “As such, Bird is being advised we will be removing them, effective immediately.”
Earlier in the day, people who downloaded Bird’s app could rent the battery-powered scooters after being prompted to provide driver’s license information and agree to the company’s terms and conditions. The app encourages users to wear a helmet while riding, but they are not compulsory as helmets are not provided when one rents a scooter. Moreover, Bird Ride also discourages riders from taking the scooters on sidewalks where pedestrian traffic is heavy.
After downloading the app, users had access to a map showing the scooters’ locations. They cost $1 to unlock and 20 cents per minute to ride. The system worked like Richmond’s new bike-share system, but without the requirement of returning the scooter to a docking station because there are none. Instead, people dubbed “juicers” by the company are able to by paid by Bird Ride to take them back to their homes to charge.
Following the two-day kerfuffle between city officials and the scooter-going public that were enjoying the now-confiscated mode of transport, Mayor Stoney took to Twitter to give his remarks about the future of the company’s presence in the capital city.
He tweeted: “Hey @BirdRide! I like these scooters. How about we get our teams around the table and make this work the right way?”
Reportedly, executives from the scooter ride-sharing company will be meeting with officials from City Hall later this week to strike up a deal to allow the public access to the zippy modes of transport.
Bird Ride’s impromptu launches have been met with less than favorable receptions from some cities across the country, just like in Richmond.
Earlier this year, in California, where the company is based, San Francisco impounded hundreds of the company’s scooters after Bird launched its service without securing a permit with the city. Los Angeles temporarily banned the rental scooters until officials could approve rules governing their use. The move sparked an outcry from transportation advocates and the public who said the zippy devices were innovative transportation methods that should be regulated, not completely banned from use.
Similarly, Denver blocked the Bird from setting up in the city, but has recently approved permits for the company, as well as other dockless ride-sharing operators, like LimeBike, during a one-year trial period.
However, the cities of Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts hit the company with cease-and-desist letters just one month after the electric scooters hit the streets.
While it is a bit of a bigger deal, cities rounding up Bird Ride’s electric scooters and sending out cease-and-desist letters is tantamount to cities revoking the ability for children to open up lemonade stands who have not sought a permit. Cities can claim that banning the Bird is founded upon issues of permits, safety, business tax collection, competition, or any number of other reasons.
Bird Ride is a disruptive business, and being just that creates better, innovation-driven growth that displaces established market-leading companies.
Maybe a referendum to allow Bird Ride to set up Richmond would move the city government. Though, considering their record on following referendums, that is unlikely.


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As more companies are wanting to ensure that their employees are healthy and free of illegal drugs in the workplace, there is a greater demand for services that fall under the category of occupational medicine. Many traditional family practice or primary care providers do not offer these kinds of services, and then the employer and employee must find a solution that is satisfactory. Rather than spend time calling around to find out if a clinic can offer these services, it’s much more ideal to turn to a trusted resource within the community. When it comes to Breath Alcohol Testing in Charleston, WV, there is a clinic that offers those services plus much more.
Whether your employee needs a routine employment physical or random drug or alcohol screening, you can be assured that the experienced professionals at Physical Exams Inc have the needed tools and resources to proceed with your occupational medicine needs. Perhaps your employees are required to drive a truck and trailer, or some other kind of company vehicle. You want to ensure that they are safe drivers that abstain from using illegal substances, and that they do not drive while under the influence of alcohol. This clinic offers emergency screening services around the clock so that you can get the results you need in a timely manner. These results can be placed on a CD, or they can be emailed, depending on your preferences. In addition to Breath Alcohol Testing in Charleston, WV, this company also offers Vaccinations, to optimize the health of your employees.
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Fringe Festival is a festival I've heard of for a couple of years now. It's the largest art festival in the world and takes place in Edinburgh. The festival lasts almost a month (3rd-27th of August) and takes place throughout the whole city of Edinburgh. There is no 'entrance fee' to visiting the festival, but there is a fee for all shows. You can buy separate tickets to any show you want to visit so you can truly make it your own experience. There are shows ranging from ballet to theatre to comedy to magic. Everyone can find their cup of tea.
Make sure you book in advance, however, since accommodation can become expensive as well as flight tickets. Learn more about the festival here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/

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Arcade, Pinball, and Home Console stuff that you can't find anywhere else! Comics, Cards, Sports and Non-Sports Sealed Wax! UAS has had it all and is constantly on the hunt for more Treasure! UAS will be posting New and Exciting Stuff all the Time! You are purchasing a sealed 1978 Topps Baseball Cello Pack that features HOF Switch Hitter Eddie Murray on Top!
This is extremely rare to find in the wild let alone with a Untouched Eddie Murray RC on the Top! This is an AWESOME Piece!! Must have for any Pack or Rookie Collector!! Same for Baltimore Orioles fans!! Murray is still the Man!This card still has sharp corners and is hard to see in the pics, the cello makes them appear rounded and they are not. Hey we have more Rookie Packs available so check out UAS store for Lot deals! Please contact UAS with any questions combined listing deals!
Nice addition to your collection! The item "1978 Topps Baseball Set SEALED CELLO BOX 1 PACK EDDIE MURRAY RC ROOKIE ON TOP" is in sale since Thursday, March 01, 2018. This item is in the category "Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop\Sports Trading Cards\Baseball Cards".
The seller is "ultimatearcadeshop" and is located in Ontonagon, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Artist(s): Spellbound (Meneka Das & Sheenu Das) Song: Heaven On Earth Album: Heaven On Earth Year: 1997 Label: Warner Music UK.
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Spellbound, known as Surisuri (Hangul: 수리수리) in Korean, is the repackage of Tense (2014), the seventh Korean studio album by South Korean pop duo TVXQ. It was released on February 27, 2014 by . Entertainment, almost two months after the original record. The repackage features three newly recorded songs, including the lead single "Spellbound". The repackage had two-day shipments of 61,405 copies and debuted at number two on the Gaon Albums Chart.
Spellbound - Heaven On Earth (Eddy Fingers' Easter Island Mix) 8:35. Spellbound Heaven on Earth 3:43. Spellbound-heaven on earth (Dillon and Dickins mix) 1997.
Heaven On Earth - Full Album from Planetshakers. Listen now. Resource. Free lyric videos and chord charts. There Is No One LIke You. (Live in Asia).
Heaven & Earth is the twenty-first studio album from the English progressive rock band Yes, released on 16 July 2014 on Frontiers Records. It is their first album with singer Jon Davison in the band's line-up, and the final studio album to feature original bassist and founder Chris Squire before his death in 2015. It was produced by Roy Thomas Baker, who first worked with the band on recording sessions in 1979, and mixed by then-former and now-current member Billy Sherwood.
Heaven On Earth Planetshakers to stream in hi-fi, or to download in True CD Quality on Qobuz. Hi-Res 24-bit – 4. 0 kHz. Released on October 19, 2018 by Venture3 Media. Main artist: Planetshakers. Genre: Pop/Rock Pop. Listen. on the built-in player.
Released October 19, 2018. Heaven on Earth Tracklist. 1. There Is No One Like You (Live in Asia) Lyrics. 2. Electric Atmosphere (Live in Melbourne) Lyrics.
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Mixed By – Bob Kraushaar, Eddy Fingers*, Simon Toulson-Clarke
|2||Heaven On Earth (Dillon & Dickins Mix)
Remix – Dillon & Dickins
|3||Heaven On Earth (Eddy's Easter Island Mix)
Remix – Eddy Fingers*
|4||Heaven On Earth (Andy Gray's Potent Elevation Mix)
Remix – Andy Gray
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Percussion [Tablas] – Tom SimannerProducer – MenekaRemix – Steve SpacekSitar, Dilruba – Baluji Shrivastav
|6||Heaven On Earth (Father Mackay's Celestial Vision)
Remix – Andrew T. Mackay
- Producer – Alastair Gavin, Andrew T. Mackay, Simon Toulson-Clarke
- Producer [Additional] – Eddy Fingers*
NotesComposed by Spellbound, Simon Toulson-Clarke and Alastair Gavin.
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Consequently, Maui home buyers currently discover a considerable variety in terms of architectural styles, construction materials, and floor plans within this subdivision. Some of the single-family homes utilize wood frame construction and Hawaiian-themed exterior trims. The dwellings in the neighborhood frequently feature garages and generously sized lots with mature landscaping. Some include distinctive amenities, such as koi ponds, decorative gardens, and several lanais. Quite a few of the homes here offer fenced yards, an attractive feature for many dog owners.
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Some of the land underwent further divisions during the course of this process. Builders envisioned creating some 286 single-family homes and 220 condos. Today, the Ka Ono Ulu neighborhood benefits from the presence of nearby shops, parks, and houses of worship. Residents enjoy convenient access to both Central Maui and Kihei.
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MONTREAL — The Crown prosecutor in the case against Pamela Porter has obtained an order to freeze the quarter million dollars she posted in bail last year as the money allegedly represents the proceeds of a crime. Pamela Porter posted $250,000 bail to earn her freedom after she was extradited from a Panamanian jail in June 2013.
Imprisoned former MUHC director Arthur Porter has lashed out in his blog against prosecutors for revoking his wife’s bail because the money was allegedly derived from the proceeds of a crime.
“The authorities have now independently made the claim that a small amount of the monies used for Pamela’s bail may have come from funds accused of being illegitimate but have not yet been proven so,” Porter wrote from La Joya, Panama’s most notorious prison, where he has been fighting extradition since his arrest in May 2013.
“Is this really justice? Is this really fair? Is this what Quebec and Canada are all about?” Porter asked in the jailhouse blog, which can be found at http://bit.ly/1lG4vxL
He insisted his wife is innocent and had no knowledge of or involvement in his business affairs.
The “only thing she is guilty of is being my wife, bringing up our wonderful children, managing the home, and supporting her husband. For that, she is now in prison in a foreign country, stripped of her resources, awaiting a trial that may be scheduled in 2016!” wrote Porter, who described Pamela as a traditional wife who tended home and hearth in the Bahamas and never moved to Canada despite his job here.
On Friday, the Crown obtained an order to freeze $250,000 Pamela Porter posted in bail last year after she was extradited from a Panamanian jail in June 2013.
A statement from UPAC, the provincial anti-corruption squad, announced the funds had been frozen because investigators had ascertained the funds were the proceeds of the alleged kickback of $22.5 million paid to her husband and other executives responsible for awarding a $1.3-billion contract to SNC-Lavalin to build the new MUHC superhospital.
On Wednesday, Pamela Porter surrendered to police before the bail was revoked.
When she appeared in Quebec Superior Court, a new charge was added to the others: that between Jan. 1, 2013, and Sept. 2, 2014, she “used, transferred, sent, delivered, transported, altered, disposed of or dealt with” the proceeds of a crime, referring to the $250,000 used to pay her bail.
Pamela Porter remains in detention and her next court date is set for Sept. 15.

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Hazardous Area Classification (HAC): Constructing, Outcomes and Flammable Material Differences
A Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) classifies an operational area based primarily on the likelihood of the presence of a flammable atmosphere (the combination of a fuel in oxidant (typically air)).
Once the extent or size of a flammable atmosphere is determined, any equipment located within the flammable atmosphere must be appropriately designed to reduce the likelihood of that equipment item acting as an ignition source.
A HAC includes the identification of potential flammable materials, understanding ventilation characteristics (natural or mechanical/electrical equipment), and the assessment of other factors that can create an explosive atmosphere.
It will serve as a blueprint for safeguarding lives, property, and the environment from potential ignited events (fires or explosions).
Although sharing similar philosophic foundations and protection concepts, the United Kingdom/Europe and the United States have minute differences in approach when undertaking a hazardous area classification.
In the first of this two-part UK/USA hazardous area classification comparison blog series, we will delve into the differences in building classification systems, the implications/outcomes of hazardous area classifications and what criteria are needed for identifying flammable atmospheres related to dusts and gases/vapours, all while examining the regulatory frameworks.
Building a HAC system (UK/EU)
Building a suitable HAC system requires the identification of hazardous locations where fuel and air can result in an explosive atmosphere. Often, this will occur within equipment, but it equally applies to releases from equipment (either intentionally or during malfunction).
UK/EU Risk-Based Zonal Classification
UK and European regulations provide specific definitions of hazardous areas and are assessed and classified via a risk-based approach.
Think of it from the point of view of risk. The risk of an ignited event is a combination of the likelihood of a flammable atmosphere being present and the simultaneous likelihood of an ignition source being present. Sometimes, the flammable atmosphere will be present continuously (such as above a liquid surface at a temperature above its flashpoint).
In such cases, it makes sense to ensure that any potential ignition source present in the flammable atmosphere have an extremely low likelihood of acting as an effective ignition source.
The majority of the risk reduction is achieved by the probability of an ignition source being present. On the other hand, if the flammable atmosphere only occurs very infrequently (for example, when a flanged connection leaks), risk reduction is generally achieved by not having a flammable atmosphere present.
Hence any potential ignition source does not need to have such a low likelihood of becoming an effective ignition source. Remember, for the ignited event, which we are trying to avoid, both the flammable atmosphere and the effective ignition source must be present simultaneously.
UK/EU regulations highlight that equipment present within a flammable atmosphere must be special from the point of view of acting as an ignition source. Equipment can be constructed in different ways to achieve the likelihood of it becoming an ignition source.
The equipment must undergo a special ATEX certification process which will decrease the probability of the equipment acting as an ignition source.
The ATEX certification process stops processing equipment contributing to ignition risks, that is, the completion of the fire triangle which comprises three components: fuel, oxygen (the flammable atmosphere), and an ignition source.
By ensuring that equipment does not act as an ignition source in hazardous areas, the risk of fire or explosion because of ignitable events reduce.
Building a HAC system (USA): NFPA 497 and NFPA 499
HAC, in the United States, shares the same fundamental goal as the UK—assessing and managing potentially explosive atmospheres.
But variations in terminology and language exist, reflecting the distinct regulatory landscape in the USA.
In the USA, there are two primary guiding documents that serve as the foundation for the hazardous area classification process: NFPA 497 and NFPA 499. NFPA 497 is the reference document for situations involving flammable liquids, gases, or vapours, while NFPA 499 pertains to materials with the potential to generate combustible dusts or clouds.
If a facility deals with materials falling under these NFPA categories, it is obligated to adhere to the NFPA codes. These documents provide essential guidance when dealing with dangerous substances that can lead to hazardous conditions.
HAC in the USA: A Multi-Step Process
As stated above, the regulatory framework for managing flammable and hazardous substances, and flammable atmospheres associated with flammable gas, vapours, powders, and dusts is governed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
This multi-step process includes:
- NFPA Codes Application: If a facility handles materials with the potential for hazardous atmospheres, the NFPA codes are applied to determine whether the area should be classified as hazardous.
- NFPA 70 (National Electric Code): If the area is classified as hazardous according to NFPA 497 or 499, the next step involves referring to NFPA 70, also known as the National Electric Code. This code specifies the requirements for electrical installations within the determined hazardous area to ensure safety.
The HAC process in the US involves a prescriptive approach that considers various factors beyond the “yes or no” determination, and includes:
- Process Size: The scale and scope of the process are evaluated. This is also undertaken as part of a HAC in the United Kingdom.
- Potential Weak Points: Identifying vulnerable areas in the process. This is also undertaken in the United Kingdom, but as part of the DSEAR risk assessment rather than a HAC.
- Material Characteristics: Assessing the ignition energy requirements of the material involved. This is also undertaken in the United Kingdom, but as part of the DSEAR risk assessment rather than a HAC.
- Classification Zone Determination: Based on the holistic assessment, a classification zone is determined, following NFPA recommendations. This is, in effect, the example approach used in the United Kingdom.
- Electrical Code Compliance: Within the designated zone, the requirements of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70) are applied to ensure that all electrical installations meet safety standards. In the United Kingdom this is dependent on the zone as it helps specify, along with other information from the risk assessment to get the correct EPL (Equipment Protection Level) for equipment in a specified zone.
Hazardous Area Classification Outcomes
The outcome of a HAC system is generally a drawing.
This serves as a visual representation of the hazardous zones within a given process or facility. Again, these zones are based on the probability of a flammable atmosphere’s presence and can vary depending on a range of factors.
Hazardous areas are not static; their classification depends on various elements, including:
- Zone 0/20 (UK/EU) / Division 1 (USA) – Normal operation (Explosive atmosphere for more than 1000h/yr): Consideration must be given to the routine operations within the facility that run for long periods. For instance, in an atmospheric storage tank storing a liquid fuel, flammable vapours may be present if the temperature of the liquid is above the material flashpoint.
- Zone 1/21 (UK/EU) / Division 1 (USA) – Static Situation (Explosive atmosphere for more than 10, but less than 1000 h/yr): In scenarios like static loading or unloading from a tank, a different set of conditions may apply.
- Zone 2/22 (UK/EU) / Division 2 (USA) – Abnormal Situation (Explosive atmosphere for less than 10h/yr, but still sufficiently likely as to require controls over ignition sources): In situations, such as tank overfills or spills. These must a separate classification within the HAC system.
Creating Zonal Classifications
Once the zonal classification is determined via a drawing, there will be a clear visualisation of the hazardous zones within your facility. The purpose of these drawings is to help specify the placement of equipment, while considering the likelihood of it becoming an ignition source and the likelihood of a flammable atmosphere’s presence.
Standards and Regulations
While regulations set high-level requirements for HAC, the details on engineering equipment and the methodology on how to give equipment specific categories are defined in the standards.
Standards such as BS EN 60079-10-1 and BS EN 60079-10-2 in the United Kingdom and Europe, provide guideline for classifying areas for vapours, gases, and dusts. These standards offer detailed information and procedures to ensure the safe management of hazardous areas.
Flammable Atmospheres – Gases & Vapours
Flammable atmospheres occur when the concentration of gas or vapour in such an atmosphere falls within a specific range known as the flammability limits. These limits consist of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) and the Upper Explosive Limit (UEL).
If the mixture contains insufficient air, then it is too rich to burn – the process is operating above the UEL. An excess of air, due to efficient ventilation, will result in operation below the LEL.
To manage flammable explosive atmospheres regulations, it is important to grasp the properties of the substances involved in the explosive mixture. Key data points that contribute to this understanding include:
- Flashpoint: The flashpoint of a substance is the temperature at which it can produce enough vapours to mix with the air to produce a flammable atmosphere, which if ignited will result in a flash of flame.
- Flammability Limits: These limits define the vapour volume concentration ranges within which a substance can create a flammable atmosphere.
- Autoignition Temperature: The autoignition temperature is the minimum temperature at which a substance can ignite without an external ignition source.
- Vapour Density: When considering Hazardous Area Classification and creating related drawings, understanding the vapour density of a substance is crucial. Substances with lower vapour density tend to rise and create buoyant flammable atmospheres. An example of this is hydrogen, which, when released, ascends and mixes with the air. Substances with higher vapour density, such as industrial solvents, tend to sink to the ground, creating flammable atmospheres closer to the surface.
Temperature's Influence on Flammability
It’s essential to note that the flammability limits and temperature class of substances can change as temperature increases. This means that substance properties, especially the flashpoint, can be dynamic, making it necessary to consider variations in operational conditions when assessing the potential for using flammable substances.
Flammable Atmospheres – Powders & Dusts
Flammable atmospheres are not limited to gases and vapours; they also encompass powders and dusts. These dusts will present a unique set of challenges and considerations. To form a flammable atmosphere with powders, several conditions must be met:
- Fuel Capability: The powder or dust must have the capability to act as a fuel, which means it can react with oxygen. Substances that are already oxidized, such as chalk or sand, cannot form flammable or combustible clouds.
- Explosible Limits: The concentration of the powder or dust must fall within what is known as the Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC). This range is essential for the formation of a flammable atmosphere.
- Particle Size Distribution: To maintain suspension in air, the particle size distribution of the powders or dusts must be less than 500 microns. The particle size has an impact on combustion dynamics and the ability to generate a dust cloud.
- Ignition Energy: An energy source above the minimum ignition energy of the powder is required for ignition.
Due to the intricate nature of combustible dust, it is challenging, if not impossible to calculate this data. This is why testing of your specific powders is required. Because particle size distribution etc determines whether a given powder or dust will ignite, it can differ significantly from supplier or source. Similarly, many powders, from different sources exhibit widely different minimum ignition energies. This is much less of an issue with gases and vapours where the necessary data can be obtained through the available literature.
Powder/dust testing is often conducted to assess the likelihood of forming a flammable atmosphere and how easily it can be ignited. These tests will provide crucial insights into the substance’s behaviour under different conditions.
Hazardous Area Classification (HAC): Your Practical Blueprint
Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) is not just a theoretical exercise but a practical blueprint for safety at your facility.
In the UK and Europe, the HAC methodology is formulated via a risk-based approach, where equipment’s potential to act as an ignition source for a hazardous substance or gas is meticulously examined and reduced. The multi-step process evaluates process size, potential weak points, material characteristics, determination of classification zones, fire and explosion risks and electrical code compliance, all under the guidance of the NFPA codes.
The outcomes of hazardous area classification in both regions manifest in drawings that visually represent hazardous zones. These zones are dynamic and subject to change based on various factors, including the nature of operations, materials involved, and the potential for flammable atmospheres.
Understanding potentially explosive atmospheres for flammable gases, vapours, powders, and dusts is a critical aspect of HAC. The UK and USA require an in-depth comprehension of dangerous substances and explosive gases’ properties, such as flashpoints, flammability limits, autoignition temperatures, and vapour densities, to create accurate classifications.
The Hazardous Area classification involves the examination and categorisation of environments where explosive gas atmospheres might emerge. In the process industry your primary objective is to streamline the appropriate selection and installation of equipment for safe use in your processing environment while considering the characteristics of your materials present.

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Why are they visiting me?
Criminal Tax Agents contact two categories of persons: “targets” and “witnesses.” You know that you are likely a “target” if two Agents are present for the contact, as opposed to one, and if the Agents show up for the contact unannounced. To be sure not every person who is visited, unannounced, by two Agents is the target of a criminal investigation, it is a safe bet that the person is at least a “subject” or “possible target” of the investigation. This is the approach Agents often take when going to interview a CPA or accountant who prepared the tax returns for the main target of the investigation. The Agents may not know whether a tax preparer will be a target or a witness until after they interview him.
Should I Speak With the Agents?
Most people who are contacted by Criminal Tax Agents are afraid to decline the Agents’ request for an interview because they believe that if they do, the Agents will believe they are hiding something. This is perfectly natural, and in fact, the Agents are trained to make people think that way. Nevertheless, it is almost always a bad idea to speak to the Agents, except to tell them that you would like to have an attorney present. The reasons for this are too many to list here, but a principle reason is that by the time the Agents knock on the door of their target, they are not actually investigating whether the target has committed a crime – they are in reality building a case against their target.

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Day 1 Sun: Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul airport on your own,
transfer to the hotel. Evening welcome briefing. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 Mon: Istanbul | Full day tour to include:
residents of former sultans,
(excluding harem), see the ancient Hippodrome where former chariot races
took place in ancient Byzantine times, visit the Blue Mosque
famous for its blue ceramic tiles. In the afternoon we visit the Grand Bazaar
the world's largest covered bazaar with over 60 streets of shops.
Evening optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B
Day 3 Tue: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Assos. Morning departure
on the European side of Turkey for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine
Cemetery, Chunuk Bair. Than cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale to visit
Troy on the Asian side with its legendary famous wooden horse. Continue to Assos for overnight. B.D.
Day 4 Wed: Assos - Pergamum - Kusadasi. Depart for
Pergamum in the morning an important ancient Greek city. Today we will enjoy a
typical Turkish lunch in
a traditional local village with locals. In the afternoon we continue to Pergamon and visit the ancient Medical
Center, Asclepion which is the oldest known hospital in the world. Continue to Kusadasi . Overnight in
Kusadasi. B.L. D.
Day 5 Thu: - Ephesus
- Kusadasi - Pamukkale. Full day tour of the famous ruins of Ephesus,
the best preserved ancient Greek-Roma city in the world with its marble
side walks, temples and theatres and the famous Library of Celsius. We
drive up the hill to nearby St. Mary’s Cottage, a modest stone hut
where the mother of Jesus spent the last years of her life in isolation.
We will also visit a local rug making place where you will get a short
demonstration on the secrets of producing the renowned Turkish
rugs. In the afternoon we will drive through lush valleys to Pamukkale,
admire the Cotton Fortress, with its frozen cascading springs formed by
hot mineral springs. Overnight
at the thermal spring town of Pamukkale. At your hotel you
will have the chance to swim in the warm and curative mineral pools. B.D.
Day 6 Friday: - Pamukkale - Bodrum - After
breakfast at your Pamukkale hotel drive to nearby Hierapolis an ancient
Roman health spa, then continue to Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus,
birthplace of Herodotus, the "father of history". Visit the Castle of St Peter
stronghold of the Knights of St John and the nearby underwater Museum
which was awarded the best underwater museum title in 2000.
Bodrum was the home in ancient times of the Mausoleum of
of the Seven Wonders of the World. Overnight in Bodrum. B.
Day 7 Sat: Bodrum - Marmaris - Late morning departure
to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World : the foundations of
the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Unfortunately the beautiful statues and
decorations are no longer visible here, they are on display at the
British Museum. Drive to Marmaris and the rest of
the day is at leisure at this popular seaside resort. Dinner and overnight in Marmaris.
Day 8 Sunday Marmaris – Rhodes | Day at leisure at this lovely
town of Marmaris or embark on an optional day tour to the beautiful
Greek island of Rhodes. Dinner and overnight in Marmaris. B D
Day 9 Mon. : Marmaris - Dalyan - Kalkan - Morning departure for
Dalyan. After arrival take a river boat to the famous mud baths with
sulphur hot springs. View the Ancient Kings Tombs of Caunos City carved
high up in the steep hillside and inaccessible by humans. Have a
relaxing swimming break at Iztuzu Beach a natural shelter and breeding
ground for sea turtles and blue crabs.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the lovely seaside town
of Kalkan. B.D.
Day 10 Tue: Kalkan - Myra - Antalya - Morning depart to
Antalya. We stop to visit the famous Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus)'s
the bishop of Demre and marvel the ancient Lycian tomb carvings on
the steep rocks .
Continue to Antalya for
dinner and overnight . B.D.
Day 11 Wed. Perge - Aspendos
- Antalya - Full day tour to Perge an ancient Roman city and to the famous Roman
theatre in Aspendos considered the best preserved antique theatre in the
world. Afternoon is free for relaxing or pursuing other private
activities. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Antalya. B.D.
Day 12. Thurs. Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia Depart
in the morning for Cappadocai, en route visit the famous Mevlana
mausoleum of the Sufi mystic philosopher.
The mausoleum was also the the dervish
lodge of the Mevlevi order, known as the order of the Whirling
Dervishes. Dinner and overnight in
Day 13. Fri. Konya -Cappadocia. Departure to
Cappadocia, the land of volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys
and caves with On the way visit a 13th century caravanserai and the
underground city of Saratli built by early Christians as a hiding place
from intruders. It is a whole complex of secret corridors,
walkways, galleries and house with kitchens, storage and defensive
systems. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. Optional Whirling
Dervishes performance. B.D.
Day 14. Sat. Cappadocia. Early morning optional hot
balloon drive over the exotic landscape of Cappadocia, hillsides dotted
by beehive dwellings, pink valleys and mushroom like rock formations.
After breakfast e visit the pink valley of
Goreme with its many byzantine rock churches, and monastery
dwellings. Continue on to Pasabagi, the Red Valley and Avanos
pottery village. Dinner at a special restaurant. Overnight in Cappadocia. B D
Day 15 Sun. Cappadocia - Ankara - Safranbolu - early
morning departure to Ankara where we visit the Ataturk Mausoleum and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a
historic caravanserai holding a rich collection of Hittite and other artifacts
from Anatolia, some dating back to to the Bronze Age and are over
7000 years old. Continue to the Ottoman town of Safranbolu (Saffron city), a
UNESCO heritage site for dinner and overnight. B.D.
Day 16 Tue: Safranbolu - Istanbul - Morning visit the
old part of Safranbolu then continue to Istanbul. In the afternoon
join an ptional half day tour to the St Sophia, symbol of ancient
Byzantium and a Bosporus cruise sailing through the straight that
divides two continents. On both sides you can enjoy views of typical
villages, seaside resorts, cafes and gardens. Your optional excursion
ends at the Spice market for those interested in last minute shopping. Tonight enjoy a farewell
dinner in Istanbul.
Day 17 Wed: Istanbul - Transfer to the airport for your
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- English speaking guides
throughout the land tours
- Entrance fees and guided visits to Topkapi Place, Grand Bazaar,
Ancaz Cove, Troy, Ephesus, Virgin Mary's house, Pamukklae, Bodrum's
castle, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Mevlana Mausoleum, Caunos, Xantos,
Patara, the original Church of St Nicholas in Demer, Aspensons,
Saratli underground city, Goreme UNESCO site. Museum of Ancient
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text: Latvias’s RES support scheme is temporarily suspended and it is planned top be closed for new installations until the end of 2019. Energy Development Guidelines 2016-2020 were introduced in 2016 by the Cabinet of the Ministers. The Guidelines foresee an increase of the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in final energy consumption up to 40% inby 2020 and up to 50% inby 2030. The gGuidelines set the goal to develop a new national support mechanism for the electricity production from RES until 2018. In order to ensure that energy is produced using the most cost-effective technologies, support measures should be technology neutral.

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Poverty, inequality and social welfare are defined in this book. Previous poverty studies are surveyed and a new index of poverty is developed based on everyday meanings, and stressing the individual and relative nature of poverty. Previous definitions of inequality and welfare are described and the relations between them and poverty are explored. New estimates of poverty are made for Australia. Conclusions are derived from comparisons between measured levels of poverty over time and across family types. Previous Australian studies of inequality and welfare are surveyed and new estimates are made for Australia for recent years.
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I Concepts and Measurement Issues.- 1. Introduction and Outline.- 2. Units of Analysis.- II Poverty.- 3. Approaches to the Measurement of Poverty.- 4. Development of Indexes of Poverty.- 5. A Survey of Australian Studies of Poverty.- 6. New Estimates of Poverty in Australia.- III Inequality and Social Welfare.- 7. Indexes of Inequality.- 8. Measures of Welfare.- 9. New Estimates of Inequality and Social Welfare in Australia.- IV Concluding Comments.- 10. Summary, Problems and Further Work.- Appendices.- Appendices to Chapter 3.- A3.1 Deriving a composite direct index of deprivation.- A3.2 Hagenaars’ derivation of a consensus based poverty line.- Appendices to Chapter 4.- A4.1 Derivation of Sen’s index.- A4.2 Proof of axiomatic properties of the deprivation weighted index of poverty.- A4.3 An approximation used in poverty index decomposition.- A4.4 Proof of an interpretation of the decomposition of Sen-type indexes.- Appendices to Chapter 6.- A6.1 Data sources and preparation.- A6.2 Estimation of a new set of equivalence scales for Australia.- A6.3 Confidence boundaries for survey results.

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Roads closed, Vermonters take to information highway
By Keith Vance
Staff Writer | August 31,2011
Irene ripped apart Vermont roads, bridges, homes and businesses, but what it couldn’t do was break that spirit of sharing and lending a hand that is, as they say, “the Vermont way.”
During the massive storm Sunday, Vermonters blasted out tweets and Facebook posts, called radio stations with first-person accounts of events, sent photos and videos to Times Argus and Rutland Herald staff, and provided valuable information to their neighbors in a time of tragedy.
And by Tuesday, Vermonters hadn’t let up.
Facebook pages have been set up to share flood information, where people posted vital news on how to get from one town to another — which isn’t easy, or even possible in some cases, considering that more than 200 roads and bridges have been destroyed.
“Can we get from Springfield to Londonderry on Rte 11?,” one poster asked, trying to find a way home.
The response was, “Sections are totally impassable, after being completely washed away.”
Another Facebook post warned Bennington residents that the town’s water supply was affected by the storm and that people could go to the fire station to pick up a free case of water.
Northfield residents concerned for neighbors affected by the flooding set up a Facebook page to organize volunteers and donors to collect food, clothing and financial help.
The page is named Clothes/Donations for Northfield Flood Victims. Clothing is being dropped off at Village Pizza on Route 12 south of the village. Meals can be dropped off at the American Legion on the common.
On Twitter, the hashtag #VTResponse is flooded with offers to help.
“House in Middletown Springs available for temporary housing,” swatervt posted.
“Does anyone in the #Rutland area need help cleaning up their property today? I’m within walking distance & can do heavy lifting,” erinjayne tweeted.
And of course there are blogs.
The #VTResponse Twitter feed has a blog loaded with up-to-the-minute information about who needs help, how to chip in and where to go.
One blog post reads, “William Austin Antiques in Chester, corner of Route 103 and 11 needs clean up help. Lost entire bottom floor of antiques and fish market.”
Katye Munger of Rutland is coordinating her own volunteer effort.
“Yesterday I was annoyed sitting on my couch,” Munger said Tuesday.
She wasn’t personally affected by the storm, but she wanted to do something to help.
She started with a Facebook page to start communicating with people about what can be done.
Then the Sabataso family, which owns The Palms Restaurant in Rutland, said she could use some empty space next to the eatery at 34 Strongs Ave. to organize volunteers and accept donations of food, water and whatever else victims of the storm might need.
Munger said she would be at the Strongs Avenue location until 8 or 9 p.m. Tuesday and that she hoped to be able to have the location staffed through the weekend.
Some efforts focus purely on raising money. The VT Irene Flood Relief Fund was organized via Facebook by Todd Bailey, of Montpelier, who says his goal is to help Vermont businesses such as the Alchemist brew pub in Waterbury rebuild.
After the May flood hit Montpelier, Bailey spearheaded an effort that raised about $25,000 for Capital City businesses to get back up and running. All of that money has been handed out through Montpelier Alive, a downtown organization, and he said his Irene effort is to help businesses across the state. So far he doesn’t have a comparable organization working with him, but he said he is looking into creating a nonprofit entity.
Bailey said Vermont Emergency Management and the Red Cross are doing great work dealing with the immediate needs for food, water, shelter and clothes but that it’s important for Vermonters to start thinking about the long-term impact on businesses.
Bailey said he is still working on setting up an application process and locking in corporate donors, but anyone interested in contributing to the fund can send a check to VT Irene Flood Relief Fund at his home, 7 Walker Terrace, Montpelier, VT 05602.
Bailey said he already has Vermont Baseball Tours as a corporate sponsor. The Burlington company has set up an “8/28 Fund” with 100 percent of all donations going to Bailey’s VT Irene Flood Relief Fund.
Here’s a list of resources to help volunteers and victims.
To send a donation to the Vermont Foodbank, visit http://www.vtfoodbank.org/ or text FOODBANK to 52000 or call 800-585-2265. The food bank prefers cash over food donations because it can purchase much more food per dollar than people can shopping at the grocery store.
To help Mad River Valley farmers, contact the Mad River Valley Community Fund online at http://mrvcommunityfund.org/ or by calling 802-496-3638.
The Vermont and New Hampshire Red Cross is online at http://www.redcrossvtnhuv.org or by calling 802-660-9130. As always, blood donations are welcome.
The #VTResponse blog can be found here: https://vtresponse.wordpress.com/ To follow the #VTResponse Twitter feed visit http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23vtresponse
Rutland, Vermont Area Flood and Transportation Info Facebook page:
VT Irene Flood Relief Fund Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/VT-Irene-Flood-Relief-Fund/22585232079997/
As always, call 2-1-1 for information about what to do if you’re flooded out of your home or have questions. Visit http://www.vermont211.org/ or Vermont Emergency Management at http://vem.vermont.gov/
For news updates, follow @TimesArgus on Twitter or visit the Vermont Today blog at http://www.rutlandherald.typepad.com/vermonttoday/
Staff writer Daniel Staples contributed to this report.


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Colorado Fresh Food Financing Fund (CO4F)
The Colorado Fresh Food Financing Fund (CO4F) provides low-interest loans and a limited number of grants to support activities and businesses that improve access to healthy food retail and remove barriers that prevent Colorado's underserved populations from obtaining healthy food.
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The Lakers are not going to give up on pursuing Kyrie Irving.
While it has been reported the Nets are going to be Irving’s destination, the Lakers still intend to chase after the guard, as well as Kawhi Leonard, now that they have the cap space to add a third max player, according to the New York Times.
Kyrie Irving remains as much a target for the Lakers as Kawhi Leonard, league sources say, now that the Lakers are sure they can open maximum cap space. They are swinging for the fences despite all of the signals that have pointed Irving to Brooklyn …
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 28, 2019
Los Angeles is “swinging for the fences,” according to the report.
The Lakers were able to clear space for a third max slot Thursday when they reportedly agreed to send Mo Wagner, Jemerrio Jones, Isaac Bonga and a second-round pick to the Wizards. Anthony Davis also agreed to waive his $4 million trade kicker.
Irving has also reportedly warmed up to the idea of rejoining LeBron James with the Lakers after he asked the Cavaliers to trade him away from the four-time MVP in 2017.
Irving and James won an NBA title in Cleveland in 2016 and complement each other well on the court as the guard spaces the floor nicely for the forward and gives him another scorer who can create on his own.
The former Duke star is also a very good shooter and has developed a reputation as a closer, which allows James to defer to him in some key moments.
The Lakers are also reportedly looking at Jimmy Butler and Kemba Walker for their third available max slot and they have contingency plans, as well, as they have been connected to Patrick Beverley, Danny Green, Terrence Ross and Seth Curry.
Carmelo Anthony also could end up in Los Angeles, as well.

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John decided we had to make a trip to Seattle while out west so that
I will split this into two posts, one inside the glasshouse and the other in the garden.
Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit in the Seattle Center showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. The exhibit opened in 2012.
It replaced the Fun Forest that we remember from our visit to the Needle in 2008.
This is so much more inviting than a bunch of rickety rides.
In the first gallery, the neon-white slim stems of “Glass Forest” curl upward from their bubbles in a 1970s groove. Conceived while the artist was teaching in New York, it was groundbreaking for glass art. The work stretches indefinitely into the mirrors behind and beneath.
Then comes a room full of the Seaforms inspired by Puget Sound: seven Persians (large gold vessels sprouting giant glass kelp, octopi and crabs) surrounding a central aqua-indigo standing chandelier of twisted glass pieces, dotted with gold-dusted urchins and snails. Everything’s poised on mirrored black bases, with black walls to highlight the glowing iridescence of the glass.
Details on the above piece.
I loved these pieces. The last indoor gallery hosts 19 Macchias, the wide-lipped shells “spotted” with glass shards and standing larger than life around the dark walls.
The installation inside of the Glasshouse is an expansive 100-foot long sculpture and is one of Chihuly’s largest suspended sculptures.

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Thursday, January 19, 2017
Split Review - Zero Stars
Director M. Night Shyamalan caused a stir with his spellbinding thriller "The Sixth Sense." Unfortunately, he's been trying to regain his mojo ever since. His new movie "Split" stoops to torture porn. James McAvoy sinks his acting chops into a severely disturbed character, who displays 24 different male (and female) personalities. One of the more aggressive of these characters kidnaps three teenage girls from a shopping mall parking lot, and holds them hostage in a creepy basement. Soon the girls must deal with the shifting characters, while trying to figure out a way to escape. We learn more of this story as McAvoy visits psychiatrist Betty Buckley, who specializes in treating multiple personality cases. It should come as no surprise to any of these characters that things don't go well. Kidnap victim Anya Taylor-Joy arrives in the basement with problems of her own, that ultimately help her situation. Shyamalan is best known for his surprise endings, and "Split" offers a few, but nothing as Earth-shaking as "The Sixth Sense." There's an unseemly air to this story... so much so, that I couldn't wait to get outside and breathe in some fresh air. Zero stars, rated "PG-13." Does it deliver what it promises? Torture porn. Is it entertaining? Dreadful. Is it worth the price of admission? Long, predictable, and empty.

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THE PROCUREMENT OF LEGAL AID IN ENGLAND AND WALES BY THE LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSION
Publication of the Committee's 9th Report, Session 2009-10
Edward Leigh MP, Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts, today said:
"The Legal Services Commission has been doing a far from competent job of buying legal aid from lawyers. It spends large amounts of money - more than £2 billion in 2008-09 - but its financial controls and management information have been lax. It is indicative of this poor oversight of spending that the Commission managed to overpay solicitors in 2008-09 by some £25 million, resulting in the qualification of its accounts.
"The Commission's plans, recently abandoned, to introduce price competition in the legal services market were hamstrung by its lack of knowledge of that market. It must now gather much better information on the costs and profits of firms providing legal aid. Without this basic information, the Commission will not be able to set prices which are good value for money for the taxpayer and, at the same time, make legal services work attractive enough to firms.
"The Commission's lack of grip of the basics and lack of a clear strategic direction were compounded by a muddled relationship with its sponsoring department, the Ministry of Justice. Both Commission and Department must now adopt a more coherent approach to introducing reforms to the legal services market."
Mr Leigh was speaking as the Committee published its 9th Report of this Session. This report covers the Committee's examination of the procurement and administration of legal aid in England and Wales on the basis of two reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General: his report on the qualification of the accounts of the Legal Services Commission for 2008-09 and his value for money evaluation of the procurement of criminal legal aid. The Committee took evidence from witnesses from the Ministry of Justice (the Department) and the Legal Services Commission on the Commission's financial management and governance, on how criminal legal aid is delivered, and on the Commission's skills and capacity to manage change.
The Legal Services Commission a Non-Departmental Public Body of the Ministry of Justice spends £2.1 billion a year on buying civil and criminal legal aid, mainly from solicitors and barristers, and a further £125 million on administration. The Commission has successfully arrested the increase in legal aid spending in the last five years, but we found it is an organisation with poor financial management and internal controls and deficient management information. These weaknesses resulted in the Commission having its annual accounts qualified for 2008-09 and an assessment that its procurement and administration of criminal legal aid posed risks to value for money.
The Committee was very concerned that such weaknesses in the Commission's performance had occurred when the Ministry of Justice spends over £2 million a year itself on legal aid policy matters and on overseeing the Commission. We found confusion and uncertainty about the respective roles of the two organisations which had led to duplication of effort on some issues and a lack of clarity about who should be responsible for others.
Because the Commission is the sole buyer of legal aid, it is important that it knows it is paying the right price for this and the effects its policies are having on the sustainability of providers. But it does not know enough about the costs and profitability of firms to know if it has set its fees at an appropriate level. Moreover, there are gaps in the arrangements to assure the quality of criminal legal aid procured which make it harder to assess whether the services delivered represent good value for money.
The Commission considered the introduction of tendering would remove the imperative for it to know the market, because prices would be set by competition. The recently announced abandonment of its plans to introduce its tendering proposals following representations from the legal profession leaves the Commission not able to assess if it is paying a reasonable price for legal aid. In particular, significant expenditure is incurred on the largest cases that take place primarily in the Crown Court and a small number of barristers are earning substantial fees from such cases. Despite playing a more active role in managing these cases, the Commission has not done the analysis to determine if its current approach is cost effective.
The Commission has been responsible for implementing significant reforms to legal aid, which were recommended by Lord Carter of Coles in 2006. However, constant changes in staff at senior levelwhich have been costly and disruptiveand poor planning of the changes has meant that reforms have often been delayed, have not always kept to their timetable and have not been properly evaluated to assess their impact.


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Ever since the dawn of time, humans have been looking for shortcuts.
Way, way back in the day, we were very constrained by our environment.
If you were hungry, you need to put in a ton of effort and take a ton of risk.
This survival of the fittest contest went on for a long, long time.
For 200,000 years as humans, just like we are today.
Millions before that before we became humans.
Every animal has it’s own advantage.
Our advantage is our brains.
Our brains kept getting bigger and bigger until they are like they are today.
And because of a strange combination of things, we conquered the Earth.
What combination of things?
One, we are lazy.
We’d rather get more rewards for the same effort than less effort.
We’d rather get rewards sooner than later.
We want to minimize our effort and maximize our benefits.
Two we hate risk.
We are terrified of risk.
In fact, the basic idea of insurance started as a way to mitigate risk during the colonizing period of human history.
Nobody saved up their money, bought a huge boat, and hired a bunch of guys to sail off into the unknown.
Just like today, all those dudes did that with other people’s money.
In fact, the insurance term “underwriter” came from this process.
There would be a big board with all the “missions” that were currently being planned.
The organizations who wrote their names under (underwrite) the mission were the financial backers of that particular mission.
If the sailors found (or more likely stole) treasure, the backers would get their cut.
Oldest Game in Town
This is how Lloyd’s of London got their start.
All of this was driven by our big brains, and our desire to do things easier and safer.
This is why you need to haggle when you buy a car, or a house, or even try to get to get a lady’s number.
You want to get in between the sheets as quickly as possible.
She wants you to chase her for as long as possible.
Everybody has unlimited desires.
All those desires come with problems.
Everybody wants each one of those unlimited desires CHEAPER and EASIER.
Everybody will always want each one of those unlimited desires cheaper and easier than they can get them.
This is function of a free market economy.
Everybody competing to produce goods and services that solve people’s problems.
Do well at this and you can get paid a lot.
Build An Empire
This is how every single financial fortune was made.
This is the never ending forward march of human creativity and invention.
Get in the game and get some.
Mind Persuasion has plenty of books and courses to teach you how to speak hypnotically and persuasively.


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(January 8, 2018) — ASUS today announced four exciting new products — ZenBook 13 (UX331UAL), Vivo AiO V272, Vivo AiO and the ASUS Laptop X507 —from its 2018 range of Windows 10 consumer laptops and all-in-one PCs.
ZenBook 13 (UX331UAL)
The elegantly designed ZenBook 13 is a Windows 10 laptop that’s ultralight and powerful. It’s designed to provide users the ultimate in mobility, featuring a feather-light 2.17lb all-metal chassis and up to 15-hour battery life. And despite its compact design, ZenBook 13 doesn’t compromise on performance. Its 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and 1TB PCIe® SSD lets users blast through all their tasks with ease, and its Harman Kardon audio system delivers powerful immersive sound.
Windows 10 provides a secure and familiar computing experience, including new features like Windows Hello, Modern Standby, and Microsoft Corp.’s digital assistant Cortana for more efficient and productive computing. With a sophisticated design and impressive feature set, ZenBook 13 enables users to rediscover true mobility.
ASUS Laptop X507
Offering easy portability and uncompromising performance for daily computing, the stylish ASUS Laptop X507 is powered by a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 graphics and a flexible, convenient dual-storage design. With its slim-bezel NanoEdge Full HD display for unbounded visuals and Windows 10, ASUS Laptop X507 is the ideal laptop for daily computing and entertainment.
Vivo AiO V272
Vivo AiO V272 features an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics for uncompromising performance. The 27-inch multitouch display has a wide 100% sRGB color gamut and 178˚ wide-view technology for truly great visuals and combines with the ASUS SonicMaster audio system with its bass-reflex speakers to offer a superb entertainment experience. The ASUS ZenAnywhere app gives users effortless remote access, and turns Vivo AiO V272 into a personal cloud storage center. Windows 10 provides a secure and familiar computing experience, including Cortana’s voice recognition capability for more efficient and productive computing.
Vivo AiO V222
Vivo AiO V222 has a frameless 22-inch Full HD display that features edge-to-edge visuals. Combined with its advanced ASUS SonicMaster bass-reflex speaker system, exclusive ASUS Splendid and Tru2Life Video technologies, Vivo AiO V222 delivers immersive visuals with crystal-clear audio for the ultimate entertainment experience. The ASUS ZenAnywhere app gives users effortless remote access, and turns Vivo AiO V222 into a personal cloud storage center. Windows 10 provides a secure and familiar computing experience, including Cortana’s voice recognition capability for productive computing.
Zenbook 13, ASUS Laptop X507, Vivo AiO V272 and Vivo AiO V22 2 will be available in 1H 2018. Pricing will be announced at launch. ASUS product availability and pricing varies by country and territory. Please contact your local ASUS representative or visit us at Edge Up ASUS or ASUS North America for additional information.
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International Federation of Robotics names new president and VP
October 31, 2013
By Manufacturing AUTOMATION
Arturo Baroncelli, with Comau Robotics in Italy, was recently named the new president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), replacing former president Dr. Shinsuke Sakakibara of Fanuc, who held the position for two years.
Sakakibara will retire from the IFR executive board and general assembly, but will still represent Fanuc within the Robot Suppliers Group.
“The worldwide visibility of the robotics industry continued to increase remarkably during the presidency of Dr. Sakakibara,” said Baroncelli. “I want to continue this and I want to raise a positive image and understanding of robotics. Robots create jobs. Robots increase the competiveness and productivity of manufacturing companies all over the world, creating successful enterprises, which raises employment. Robots are becoming easier to use and hence also help small and medium-sized companies to improve their production processes.”
Baroncelli has been in the robotics industry since 1985 and with Comau S.p.a. since 1988, where he is now segment manager director in Comau Robotics.
Joe Gemma, with Staubli in the U.S., was elected IFR vice-president.
“Automation and robotics is the only way companies can truly compete on the world stage and at the same time have the flexibility to adapt to the dynamic manufacturing environment today and tomorrow,” said Gemma. “The future is through embracing this technology and sharing the advances it represents. The IFR plays a critical role in spearheading this effort globally.”
Gemma has been in the automation industry for more than 25 years and at Staubli since 1997, where he is currently CEO of Staubli Corporation in Duncan, S.C.


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Hurrah for Labour Day weekend! I got to finish the first book from my personal RIP Challenge list!
Yesterday during a few beguiling hours in Philosopher's Walk ( a favourite reading spot in Toronto), a pumpkin spice latte warming my hands from Toronto's first chill and today: on the subway, before meeting up with friends to play boardgames, and now, at night in my own little apartment..... I READ! READ! READ!
In the fourth Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery, Where Serpents Sleep, Sebastian is summoned by Hero Jarvis to help him solve the slaughter of eight prostitutes, brutally murdered and then burned inside the Magdalene House for Reformed Prostitutes. Hero is the only witness having been near the Magdalene House doing research on how 18th Century Society determines which women will survive and which will be tossed into the streets by financial circumstances and birth.
An unlikely ally and the daughter of the Prince Regent's First Cousin, Hero proves years ahead of her time. Unlike the other society women of the Ton, Hero is rambunctious, smart, brave and stubborn: a perfect counter to the gentlemanly and darkly enigmatic St. Cyr. Together with Sebastian's usual companions: Tom, his "tiger" and helpmate and Paul Gibson, a veteran and surgeon, Sebastian and Hero race against time to stop a plot that peripherally involves the assassination of Britain's Prime Minister.
Harris, as always, does a wonderful job of keeping the suspense in first-rate order from the beginning of the book. Moreover, she inserts enough factual historical detail to make one insatiable for more of the period after turning the last page.
I preferred this to the first three St. Cyr novels ( though altogether excellent ) because I prefer Hero Jarvis as a companion to Sebastian and not Sebastian's (rather cliche ) lover/actress Kat Boleyn.
Having revealed a plethora of St. Cyr family secrets in past volumes, Harris was able to plot the characters and unravel the mystery without being burdened by side-stories and revelations. For this I was very glad.
This was a perfect addition to the RIP challenge because it was chock-full of suspenseful, scary moments ( including a claustrophobic episode trapping Sebastian and Hero beneath the ground near St. Clement's as the tide threatened to pull in and drown them. Darkness shrouds them with nothing but a flickering lantern to quell their seemingly disastrous fate). Harris does a wonderful ( if gruesome ) job of describing the carnage wreaked on the unwilling victims: culminating in the death of one of the most likeable characters in this instalment.
Throughout, Harris mentions the transition from the age of oil to gas and I was especially intrigued by her expositions on lanterns. I could easily imagine the sleek dark streets, peppered with the transient light of gas. I could smell the refuse lining the ramshackle streets and hear the clop of horse's hooves as Sebastian steals through the London night.
An excellent series pairing two very unlikely people against a callous and horrible series of crimes.
Sebastian remains a winning and complex hero with more than one skeleton in his past. I await the day when we learn more of his experiences in the War and how they shaped his current moral compass.
I can't wait to read more of Hero and Sebastian's dual adventures!
Visit C.S. Harris' website


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Claremore Museum of History
Located in what was once the Will Rogers Library, the Claremore Museum of History brings the town's past to life. The museum showcases famous people from Claremore, as well as the old downtown area and historic artifacts. A mixture of technology and cherished memories, the Claremore Museum of History has something for everyone and promotes local businesses, Route 66 and other attractions in the area.
It holds the Lynn Riggs Memorial Exhibit about the playwright behind "Green Grow the Lilacs," which became the famous musical "Oklahoma!" Come to the Lynn Riggs Memorial Exhibit in the Claremore Museum of History to see photographs and information about him including a collection of personal items, his poetry, plays and items related to "Oklahoma!" Other memorabilia include the original "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" from the Broadway musical and Laurey's honeymoon dress from the movie "Oklahoma!"
You can also enjoy the museum's Radium Water Exhibit. Radium water first made Claremore famous world-wide thanks in part to the town's very own Will Rogers and by word-of-mouth from all the satisfied customers. The Patti Page exhibit tells about the singer's fascinating life and features one of her beautiful gowns, a gold record and more.
You can also see an exhibit about Claremore astronaut Stuart Roosa, the Command Module Pilot for Apollo 14, and some of the artifacts he took with him on this historic mission to the Moon. The recently completed Early History of Claremore exhibit begins with the history of our early local Native American tribes and features some wonderful Osage and Cherokee artifacts.
Whether you are a long time Claremore resident or a first time visitor to the city, there is something for everyone at this wonderful museum.

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Head Boxing for Android/iOS - APK MOD (Money/Unlock) Download
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After playing WWE Mayhem for a long time, I was looking for a similar game on Google Play. Great, I found Head Boxing. This is a fun boxing game on mobile. And This is the third game in the D & D Dream publisher’s sports games list, with Head Soccer and Head Basketball. Although there are simple graphics, this game is not simple. I played it and liked it completely because the game is fun and easily addictive.
When looking at the name, anyone can guess the main content of this game. Yes, the whole game revolves around top boxing matches. In here, the glory is only for the strongest boxer. You have to fight constantly, knock down all opponents. Your goal is boxing championship. In this sport, being punched nosebleeds, break the head is not uncommon. Do not be afraid. Get up and continue fighting. Do you want to be Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali in this game?
The control mechanism of Head Boxing is relatively simple. You just have to press the two keys left, right in the left corner of your screen to control the character moves. The two virtual keys on the right side of the screen help you strike and block enemy attacks. In particular, when you hit the enemies, you will receive energy. When energy is full, the right side of your screen will appear a special skill key. This is a great skill to cause much damage, which can knock out enemies.
In this game, your skills, reflexes, and judgment are the most important. You can create a lot of unique combos when combining different keys properly. I am very impressed with how the martial artist launched a special attack, looks very strong. However, you need to do it correctly if not, the opponent can avoid your skills, so you will be knocked down in a flash.
Head Boxing’s modes including arcade, Champion, Survival, Death Match, and real-time PvP. Each time you win the championship, you will receive the noble metal of the game. There are hundreds of different medals corresponding to the titles you play. In particular, this game is very suitable when you play with friends. You can invite your best friend, lover, brother, co-worker … to fight in Head Boxing. It will be fun.
When enough money, you can unlock more characters in this game. Each character has different looks and special skills such as boxers, hooligans, old men and even beautiful girls. When you win a lot with different characters, you get special titles. Besides, Head Boxing’s items and pet systems are also very good, waiting for you to discover.
Sure, the graphics of Head Boxing are not comparable to other games on the market. 2D graphics of the game is relatively simple. However, that does not mean it’s bad. I was impressed with the action effect in the battles. I feel this is not only the boxing match but also this is the battle in the movie Avenger. Thunderstorm effects, fire, earthquakes are very interesting. But most importantly, when you knock out the opponent. At that time, the image of broken bones looked very humorous. The background music of the game will not make you feel disappointed.
Of course. Head Boxing is a very interesting game and also full of potential. The game will take you to the most fierce battles in boxing. If you love violence sports, Head Boxing is the game you can’t skip.

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