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From 29 March 2019, if the United Kingdom (UK) leaves the European Union (EU) without a deal, the UK import VAT rules will change for goods sold to UK buyers (including businesses and individuals) sent in parcels.
The rules differ depending on the value of the goods in the parcel. When calculating this, sellers outside the UK should include the price paid for all items sold, either in money or any other means. Postage, packaging and insurance costs, or any duty sellers pay in their own country should not be included.
When the value for all goods in the parcel is £135 or less, sellers outside the UK must pay the UK import VAT for any parcels sent to UK buyers after 11pm GMT on 29 March. This applies even if the goods were sold before then. Sellers outside the UK include those in the EU, outside the EU, and the Channel Islands.
The existing tax relief on goods worth £15 or less will not be introduced for sellers within the EU. It will also be removed for sellers outside the EU. The UK government has taken this decision to protect UK retailers from being undercut by VAT free goods entering the market. This also follows the global approach that is being taken with regards to this tax relief.
If the value for all goods in the parcel is more than £135, or if the parcel contains excise goods including alcohol, tobacco or perfume, there will be different rules. UK buyers will need to pay the UK import VAT, customs and / or excise duty on these goods. The parcel operator will apply any necessary charges to the parcel and seek the payment direct from the UK buyer.
If sellers outside the UK sell goods in parcels above and below the £135 threshold to UK buyers, the seller should only report and pay the UK import VAT on the goods in the parcels worth £135 or less.
From 29 March 2019, sellers outside the UK must pay the UK import VAT for any parcels sent to UK buyers after 11pm GMT, even if the goods were sold before this date.
To pay the UK import VAT on parcels, sellers outside the UK can either:
- register for the UK HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) new online service to report and pay the UK import VAT due, or
- pay a parcel operator that offers a service to pay the UK import VAT to HMRC on the seller’s behalf
Sellers must register for the service if they sell zero-rated goods. Zero-rated goods are still VAT-taxable but the rate of VAT charged is 0%. This is known as zero-rate.Sellers must still submit a report on these goods sold but with zero-rated UK import VAT due.
Sellers can register for the service now so they are ready to use it if the changes are introduced on 29 March 2019.

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Director at GMP LIMS Inc.
Jacob gets things done. He's sharp, talented, appointed and resourceful. If you're looking for somebody to help rebrand your organization or add that missing visual flare, Jacob is the man for the job. He has helped shake things up for the better at Happeningmap and we appreciate that about him. He's also fair and honest. I would recommend Jacob to anybody who wants a talented and smart UX designer on their team.
CoFounder and President at CoPower
Jacob has it all: a great sense of style, deep experience with a vast array of media, and the flexibility and professionalism to either lead large projects or deliver fantastic work on a short deadline. Highly recommended!
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Jacob Aspler and I have worked on numerous projects together. He has been my number one call graphic artist, artist, photographer and videographer for years. Since 2002 he has designed numerous album covers, business cards and brochures for me. Jacob possesses not only a keen artistic eye and a deft touch, but a unique ability to transform my vision into a reality. With great technical skill and a highly developed creative sense his works are beautiful, relevant and functional.
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Simplifying and enhancing the day-to-day through design is part of my dedication to greatness!
I use my extensive background in visual design to improve both efficiency and legibility, and to draw out meaningful connections through thoughtful user engagement.
My focus is to find the balance between the user experience and in finding the space to execute beautiful design.
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Importance of Industry Clusters to Eau Claire's Economic Development
Fennig, Robyn M.
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This project sought to better understand industrial clusters in the Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Existing and potential clusters must be identified in order to understand their impact on local economic development.
Eau Claire Metropolitan Area (Wis.)--Economic conditions
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Setting the standard for exceptional care
Long Island Jewish Medical Center is one of the cornerstones of Northwell Health, providing the full spectrum of clinical healthcare services for patients of all ages. Our world-class services include minimally invasive robotic surgery, thoracic, orthopedics, urology, gynecology and vascular programs. Our relentless dedication to quality care has earned us national recognition in various clinical specialties.
This outstanding care is part of our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve while educating the current and future generations of healthcare professionals, searching for new advances in medicine through the conduct of biomedical research, and promoting health education through extensive community outreach.
Our primary focus is on the complete care of every patient in a healing and compassionate environment, and a collaborative team approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.

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Stewart said the employees will continue to be paid by administrators.
Insolvency firm Ferrier Hodgson said Topshop's stores would remain open while its administrators worked with Topshop and the brand's British owners to "resize" the business "to a sustainable platform".
FCC Will Not Take Action Against Colbert Show
But then again, if it leaves him completely incapacitated with his Twitter fingers far from his phone, then we're here for it! Addressing Trump earlier in the monologue, Colbert said: 'Sir, you attract more skinheads than free Rogaine.
Mr Seskin, who secured the local franchise from the Arcadia Group in 2011, had been in talks with Sir Philip about restructuring the Australian operations over the last few months.
Earnings for Topshop in Myer stores were down $3.2 million in May. They have been losing money inside Myer, so eventually they have called in the voluntary administrators, ' Mr Greenwood said.
Retailers in Australia have been under pressure from emerging digital competitors and weak market conditions.
WADA looks for power to sanction cheating countries, sports
The director general of the agency would be appointed by the board of directors and funding would be provided by the IOC. Russian Federation is taking steps to fix its doping control system, the World Anti-Doping Agency was told on Thursday.
The move, just six years after Topshop launched in Australia, reflects the tough trading conditions facing the country's bricks-and-mortar retailers amid intense competition from "fast fashion" chains like H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and online giants such as Amazon.com Inc.
Interestingly, global retail rivals Zara, Uniqlo and H&M all reported growth in sales in 2016.
Topshop and Topman has 760 employees and annual sales of approximately $960million in Australia after launching in 2011.
CBS Doubles Down On Sheldon Cooper
The prequel will have a special TV preview on September 25, with the official premiere scheduled for November 2 at 8:30 ET. Kahl said they have a winning strategy to close out the work week with " MacGyver ", "Hawaii Five-0" and " Blue Bloods ".
"While TOPSHOP and TOPMAN's quirky apparel appeals to a younger demographic, its more premium offering and subsequent higher-end price positioning - for a fast-fashion brand - makes it less accessible to this demographic than H&M, for example, which has more of a diversified range at lower price points", she said.


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The Bible for many Play Whe enthusiasts who want to “Make their mark today”!
This has been an all time bestseller in Trinidad and Tobago. Play Whe, traditionally known as “Whe Whe”, was brought to Trinidad by Chinese immigrants who enjoyed the ancient pastime which took the form of a numbers game played by persons who were heavily influenced by superstition, dreams, their own intuition and caprice. The symbol for Play Whe is a Chinaman jumbie, or a Chinapoo.
Over the years the game has evolved and absorbed the inherent creole culture of the islands, therefore acquiring words or “marks” like Jamette (#16), Crapaud (#13) and Corbeau (#11).
Originally called “The Diary of Dreams”, the Play Whe Diary of Dreams, Caprices and Charts is copyright to Gérard A. Besson and has been licensed by the National Lottery Control Board. It is now in its third revised edition, distributed by the NLCB.

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The Super Smash Bros. series is a series of fighting games made by Nintendo. It currently has six installments: Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 64), Super Smash Bros. Melee (Nintendo GameCube), Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Nintendo Wii), Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo 3DS, obviously), Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Nintendo Wii U, also obviously), and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch). All fighters have 2 distinct KO sounds from Brawl to Ultimate. KOs like Standard KO, Star KO, & Screen KO. In Melee, Several characters yell out two of strong knockback groans. Every fighter has 3 distinct victory poses in all five games. Every character has 2 different idle poses.
This game series mainly involved mostly Nintendo-related characters mainly those from the Mario, Kirby, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokemon series fighting it out in battle. For Single-player mode, there is usually three modes that are playable: Classic Mode, Adventure Mode (Melee and Brawl only), and All-Star Mode (Melee, Brawl, and Smash 4). The more popular Battle Mode is a multiplayer mode where everyone can join in on the fight. Also note that certain characters must be unlocked by special ways in order to play as them. Only in Super Smash Bros. Brawl where one can play the Subspace Emissary in order to unlock every character in that game. Also, Mega Man, the Villager, Rosalina and Luma, Duck Hunt, Greninja, Lucina, Palutena, Bowser Jr., the Wii Fit Trainer, and more are new additions to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The Inklings from the Splatoon series are new additions to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Yoshi, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Link, Fox, Samus Aran, Captain Falcon, and Ness are the only characters to have appeared in every Super Smash Bros. game so far who are often referred to as "The Original 12."

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A powerful club during the 1960 era who later slumped down the football ladder, Fulham FC or The Cottagers as they are known have Harrod’s riches behind them and are apt to give the bigger teams a good run for their money. Fulham have their home stadium situated in Cavern Cottage, one of the oldest yet smallest stadiums in the Premier League. But the location of the genteel stadium on the banks of the River Thames makes it a pleasing football for those who want to enjoy the action of the Premier League in London. The striking stadium boasts of the oldest stand in the history of England’s professional football, the Johnny Haynes Stand built in 1905.
The Cottagers play in England’s major cup competitions like the FA Cup and the League Cup, besides the popularly watched Premier League. Tickets to Fulham games are relatively easier to get than the other football clubs. Fulham FC is one club that gives you cheaper and accessible tickets for witnessing a football club that has punched above their weight for years now.
When Fulham aren’t in action, Cavern Cottage still maintains its appeal. You can enjoy shopping at the Fulham FC store for memorabilia or take a stadium tour to learn more about the rich history of both the club and the arena. Fulham is always a quieter affair when compared to the other clubs in London, but a Fulham match still gives ardent football fans a lot of memories to take back. Be sure to get a game when Fulham hosts Chelsea who has been fierce rivals and the atmosphere is sure to be electric.
Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, Fulham, London, SW6

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A year ago, Amazon was working hard to convince retailers to join their sustainable packaging efforts. The “Frustration-Free” packaging program was launched in 2008, and it was challenging to convince retailers to try simpler, greener packaging for their Amazon products.
Today, Amazon works with more than 2,000 manufacturers to reduce packaging waste, including Fisher-Price, Microsoft, Seventh Generation, Unilever, and Victorinox Swiss Army. These retailers deliver products in smaller, recyclable cardboard boxes, using significantly less packaging but maintaining product protection. To qualify, packages must be easy to open (no knives required), and clamshell casings, wire ties, and excess packaging is prohibited.
Amazon claims that Frustration-Free packaging has reduced box sizes by 14.5 million cubic feet, thus removing 24.7 million pounds of packaging, and eliminating 58.9 million square feet of cardboard. How did Amazon achieve this feat? By shipping more than 75 million Frustration-Free items to over 175 countries.
Just in time for the gift-giving season, Amazon has made sure to note the success of their Frustration-Free packaging program. “We’ve all experienced the frustration of trying to remove a product from nearly impenetrable packaging like plastic clamshell cases and products bound by dozens of wire ties,” said Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. “We’ve worked with both manufacturers and customers to design Frustration-Free Packaging that is easy-to-open, protects the product and reduces waste.”
Currently, over 200,000 items are sold in Frustration-Free packaging–which makes for a super easy way to finish your Christmas shopping…

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SECURING THE FUTURE:
A CALL FOR PRESIDENTIAL ACTION AGAINST CRIME
We, at Vision Tactical, witness the devastating impact of crime on a daily basis. Our teams are on the front lines, protecting businesses, homes, and individuals from the constant threat of criminal activity. We see the fear and anxiety that permeates our communities, and we are deeply concerned about the long-term implications of unchecked crime.
The 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA), scheduled for Thursday, February 8th at 7:00 PM, presents a crucial opportunity for the President to address the pressing issues impacting the lives of everyone.
The President has to address the issue of crime in his state of the nation address and we hope that he will outline a comprehensive plan to tackle this pressing issue. We humbly call on him to acknowledge the severity of the situation and to demonstrate a clear commitment to addressing some of the causes of crime in our country.
It is not enough to simply acknowledge the problem; concrete action is required. We urge the President to prioritise the allocation of resources towards crime prevention and law enforcement. This could involve increasing police visibility, investing in crime-fighting technologies, and implementing effective crime prevention strategies.
The President must address the issue of corruption within law enforcement agencies and ensure that measures are in place to hold those responsible for criminal activities accountable. We are seeing how corruption undermines the effectiveness of our security forces and erodes public trust in our institutions.
We appeal to the President to engage with the private security sector and work to build strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies and security companies. Collaboration and communication are essential in the fight against crime, and the President can play a crucial role in fostering a sense of unity and shared responsibility in addressing this issue.
The “Eyes & Ears Initiative” has achieved significant accomplishments, underscoring the importance of collaborations between law enforcement agencies and the private security sector. Similarly, Operation Shanela serves as a powerful example of these partnerships acting as effective force multipliers in combating crime.
In his state of the nation address, the President has an opportunity to mobilise the nation towards a common goal of creating safer country for all. It is imperative that he seizes this opportunity and presents a comprehensive plan of action to address the scourge of crime in our country.
We at Vision tactical are committed to working alongside the government and law enforcement agencies to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of our communities. No single entity can successfully combat criminals on its own. We urge the President to take decisive action and make crime prevention a top priority in his state of the nation address. Our people are counting on him to lead the way towards a safer and more secure future.

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From Maine to California, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) has had a busy start to 2014. Here are just a few of the key issues in which USSA has been involved.
Maine Bear Hunting
USSA is working closely with sportsmen in Maine as they face a November ballot initiative that would ban bear hunting with dogs, bear trapping and hunting bears with bait. While the antis are flying under the banner of “Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting,” there is little Maine-based about this effort. To date, 99% of the money raised (more than $700,000) has been contributed by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the country’s largest anti-hunting group.
The fight over wolf management in the Western Great Lakes states has been at the forefront of our legal work. For the past five years, the USSA Foundation (USSAF) has worked hard to see wolves in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin removed from the Endangered Species List (ESA) and rightfully returned to state management. USSAF is currently engaged in two lawsuits over wolves: 1) a lawsuit filed in Wisconsin that is seeking to stop the use of dogs in the state’s recently established wolf hunt, and 2) a federal lawsuit brought by HSUS and other animal rights organizations to overturn the delisting of wolves from the ESA.
Nebraska Mountain Lions
Just days after the start of Nebraska’s inaugural mountain lion hunting season, a bill was introduced to ban the hunt. The measure would have removed the authority of the Game and Parks Commission to manage the state’s growing mountain lion population including utilizing a hunt as a management tool. Under pressure from Senator Ernie Chambers, the state’s legislature passed the measure in late March. Four days later, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman sent a message of support for sportsmen and scientific wildlife management when he vetoed the anti-hunting bill. Despite repeated attempts to overturn the veto, USSA and our partners were able save the hunting season.
Families Afield has enjoyed strong start in 2014, with bills being approved in Utah and Wyoming, while a bill in Kansas is awaiting approval of the governor. The Utah legislation establishes an apprentice hunting program, while Kansas and Wyoming bills further expand their existing programs. Apprentice hunting, the staple of the Families Afield initiative, allows a new hunter to try hunting under the watchful eye of an experienced mentor prior to completing hunter education. Families Afield was launched in 2005 by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the National Wild Turkey Federation and USSA. Along with the support of the NRA and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Families Afield has passed bills in 35 states, paving the way for more than 1.2 million new hunters to join our ranks.
USSA Opens Western U.S. Office
In March, USSA opened a western U.S. office in Sacramento, California. The western headquarters will play a significant role in protecting the deep-rooted outdoor heritage found in the Golden State. “Expanding our operations is a natural progression for our organization as we plan to more effectively protect the interests of sportsmen across the country,” said Nick Pinizzotto, USSA president and CEO. “Many of the issues caused by the anti-hunting community arise in the western U.S. and particularly California. With a mission to protect hunting, fishing and trapping, we see it as our responsibility to be there to defend America’s outdoor heritage.”


Danilo Perez took the ‘Can you whistle the tune?’ question to a new level at New York’s Blue Note on Saturday night. Mid-way through the set, he cued the band in by whistling the tune, pausing to insist bass player John Patitucci join in. With a chuckle, Patitucci sportingly gave it a go. A few exploratory chords from Perez behind the whistling and then they were off, a frown of concentration from Patitucci and grin of delight from the pianist as zigzagging lines interlocked driven by the snappy, complementary groove from Brian Blade behind the kit. The playfulness pervaded the whole set, alternating with deadly serious, razor sharp execution of complex moves. Many of Perez’s compositions have audible roots in fierce grooves, overlain with angular harmony and tantalisingly abstract, melodic lines. Blade was a constant, exuberant, alert presence producing some of the most thrilling moments of the evening as he stoked the fires of a building vamp, or lashed a free- wheeling improvisation along.
This trio set was a big ticket gig in the month long Blue Note festival and billed as ‘Children of the Light’, the title of the trio’s album released in 2015 after nearly a decade as the core of Wayne Shorter’s quartet. They played with the same freedom and invention for which the quartet has become known. Perez was constantly setting up vamps that sounded scripted, the impression belied by his impish grin as either Blade or Patitucci snapped him a look. The looks were the only indication, they followed his every move.
The set started with a version of Suite for the Americas a long, evolving piece that seemed to traverse the continent in its different sections and rhythms. An elegiac piece followed, Perez and Patitucci taking flight with emotional and melodic solos. Then pulsating rhythms and a maelstrom of improvisation. A muted, exquisite take on Stevie Wonders Overjoyed evoked a singing solo from Patitucci before a finale of Perez singing the band in, orchestrating call and response riffs with the audience, beat boxing and whipping up Patitucci and Blade solos with two handed rhythmic barrages.
This was a storming performance by a trio of some of the best musicians on the planet, performing as if they had a single mind. It was simply joyous music making.
Note to self: In amongst the hurly burly of ‘yet another thing’, jostling for attention or needing to be done, remember to stop and appreciate the moments of of magic. The mind can play tricks. With non-musical pre-occupations distracting me (a lot) the last month or so, I’d been thinking live music had taken a back seat. Until I wrote a list
There were the ones that I actually wrote about: Chris Potter at Cheltenham Jazz Festival; London Vocal Project (LVP)‘s UK premiere of Miles Ahead; Bath Festival gigs (these for Jazzwise) – Brad Mehdlau, Georgie Fame with Guy Barker Big Band and ‘Stormy‘, a one women theatre show about Lena Horne. Of that little crop Mehldau, and LVP still give me a physical tingle if I stop and think about it.
It seems we are never short of great live music at the moment for the local scene. We took in an outing of Andy Hague‘s Quintet. As well as being a fine trumpeter and drummer, Andy is a prolific and inventive writer and arranger, making these gigs a bit of a roast for his band. It’s a good job they are all top drawer. A scintillating arrangement of Ladies in Mercedes still glows in the memories and George Cooper in peak form (only depping mind) absolutely burning on an Andy tune inspired by Giant Steps.
We took in a double bill of Zoe Rahman and Jay Phelps at the Colston Hall’s Lantern stage. Rahman’s was a solo set at the piano and she was simply glowing. A set of mainly originals with a sprinkling of other sources were vehicles for fiery improvisations. Elbows, snaking glissandos, plucking and muting strings inside the piano, all were melded into fluid lines that ebbed and flowed, full of drama. Never far away was a meaty groove, sometimes implied, often explicit. If we’ve seen less of her over the last two or three years on the live circuit, this is timely reminder that she must be one of our most assured and individual voices. More!! Jay Phelps band are also, individually, some of the busiest and hardest grooving musicians around. They let rip on a collection of Phelps originals inspired by a couple of years of globe trotting on his part. Sophisticated funk, latin grooves and soulful hip hop inflected themes were the order of the day. Phelps made is mark as trumpeter as a very young man. His writing for voice seemed to stretch his own vocal technique however.
As if all that wasn’t enough – catching a set of Alex Hutton stretching out on what sounded like a Bill Evans themed set at the Archduke (just on London’s southbank ) was a delight. With Dave Whitford on bass and a drummer whose name I didn’t quite catch, they were nonchalently swinging like mad and Hutton reminding me what fine, lyrical improvise he is.
Maybe not such a quiet month then. Wherever you are, it seems you may not be too far from some great live music.
Everything on the stage at Kings Place on Sunday had taken time. A lot of it. Writing lyrics to every note of the whole Miles Ahead suite; extracting them from Jon Hendricks’ head, notating and arranging them; a choir that can make the sound of a perfectly blended string section or the stabbing riffs of a horn section; it all takes a lot of time. Years. The reviews are popping up of the evening and the music. John Walters’ account is hard to beat – giving the achievement due recognition in its vivid detail. This is a response more than a review.
When the now nonegenarian Jon Hendricks was nearing the completion of his self imposed, 50 year undertaking of setting lyrics to every solo, slur and nuance of every arrangement of Miles Ahead the reaction of his daughter Michele was ‘Who’s gonna sing this stuff?’ History doesn’t record the reaction of the musicians when first presented with Gil Evans’ score for Miles Ahead at the original recording session Posterity and critical acclaim have assured the result’s place in jazz history. On stage, behind Michele on Sunday at Kings Place was the answer to her question (gleefully pointed out by Pete Churchill):The London Vocal Project. Pointing to Pete she cried ‘.. this guy made it happen!’ It was impossible to listen without the knowledge of all that had led up to this. all that commitment, creativity and effort focused into forty odd minutes: sure they’ll do it again, yes they’ve been recording, but they’ll never do it again for the first time in London, here, now.
A wild imagining? A crazy dream? A magnificent obsession? Surely Hendricks’ idea was all of these. The story of the last six years of Pete Churchill’s work with Hendricks’ to complete the job, work with the choir, premiere the work in New York and now bring it back to London is well told elsewhere . We got a little taster three years ago one special Sunday at Ronnie’s.
And then the finished article was performed, with a copy of the vinyl original ceremonially in attendance on the stage and the choir fronted by Hendricks’ daughter Michele, Norma Winstone and Kevin Fitzgerald Burke singing Miles’ solos.
And Hendricks’ lyrics.
And then it was just about the music. And the sound.
I can still feel the swell of the arrangement in My Ship. I can still hear the horn stabs in Blues for Pablo. I can still here that very last chord, like a sigh.
And I still love that line from Maids of Cadiz – ‘If you would know what beauty is’
Chris Potter and Nasheet Waits were locked together telepathically. Surely. At the climax of ‘a blues’ that closed the Potter quartet’s set in front of a full Cheltenham Festival house , pianist Davide Virelles and bass man Joe Martin dropped out and showers of notes from the tenor, fused into jagged patterns. They seemed to be nudged and sorted into rythmic groups by Waits’ bristling drumming as the two paused and chopped up the phrases in lock-step at a dizzying tempo. It was an electrifying moment in a set full of burning intensity.
Playing mostly pieces from Potter’s latest release on ECM, the band tore into his compositions. Snappy angular themes and bursts of rhythmically arresting hooks bookended and provided a platform for improvisation. The explorations were unfailingly intense, frequently abstract and dense with explosive moments. The opener Yasodhara launched with a spiky rhythmic volley and Potter showed why he’s one of the most admired tenor players on the planet with a solo that started with exploratory, darting phrases, before building to a a blizzard of tangled lines. Ilimba, with an atmospheric sample of drums developed a an implied poly-rhythmic groove, before Virelles unleashed another solo. It was an extraordinary display, squalls of notes bundled up into clusters of rhythm with two fisted pummeling of the keyboard interspersed with glittering runs.
Waits was in danger of stealing the show even before the climatic dual at the close of the set. He boiled with energy continually, building and building momentum. On Ilimba by contrast, he developed a muted solo with beaters; call and response and space to draw breath, as the atmosphere thickened. A second solo later in the set was unbridled energy by contrast, the fusillade pinning us back in our seats. The Dreamer is the Dream was more overtly melodic and rhapsodic, Potter unfurling singing lines on soprano with Joe Martin stepping forward to solo.
On the final blues, the flavour of the form surfaced occasionally through the swirl of colour and texture; bursts of scintillating swing, a sudden switch to surging post-bop lines from the sax, a series of ringing chords from the piano. Then it would all be chopped up again, perhaps stitched together by a hooting riff from the tenor.
The energy and invention never let up. There was a sense of elation at the end and the feeling we’d witnessed something special. It is multi-faceted and complex music and the gig an invitation to get hold of the recording, listen again and take in more of that richness.
Once I had a Secret Love. Is it too whimsical to connect the title of a Jake McMurchie favourite to his now 30 year association with the sax? The thought popped into my head as he unfurled, unaccompanied, a viscerally grooving take on the Doris Day theme, artful phrasing, space and a stabbing little phrase upping the momentum as the rest of the quartet joined in. We didn’t really need any reminding of what a musical and inventive player Jake is, the solo that followed rammed it home nevertheless.
The love affair with the sax can’t have stayed secret for long once he started gigging and there were plenty of people who knew how good he was by the time Get The Blessing won the BBC awards in 2008 and the late Jack Massarik was asking ‘where’s he been?’ Sunday night’s gig had the feel of a reflective retrospective. The repertoire dipped into favourites from the past. Monk’s I Mean You, and the standard Paper Moon each got an outing. There were different vibes; a bit of the GTB back catalogue got an airing, Nick Drake’s Know was a mesmerizing opener, a vintage McMurchie tune Oranges and Melons was all delicate lyricism and plaintive soprano swoops following by a more bristling, darker brand new one, as yet untitled.
The recently minted quartet gave the music the energy and emotional charge it warranted. Riaan Vosloo on bass was a taut, propulsive force throughout, on occasion looping a riff until the intensity reached fever pitch. Matt Brown behind the kit never overpowered the sound but lit fires under the band throughout the gig, sometimes stoking the momentum relentlessly, at others laying down a trance like pulse or when the occasion demanded, swinging like mad. Dan Waldman’s guitar provided the perfect harmonic and melodic foil to the sax, finding by turns singing lines and then angular and divergent paths through the tunes.
If the retrospective drew on plenty of back catalogue, it sounded fresh and dynamic in the hands of this band. Lets hope there is plenty more to come from them.
I’ve reviewed a few CDs for London Jazz News over the last couple of months. A bit of personal archiving here then with links and one (or two) liners.
Seamus Blake: A double review of releases featuring the sax polymath. Superconductor interweaves lush string arrangements with an electric band, Blake’s writing and playing cover multiple bases. Bridges finds Blake guesting with a Norwegian band. Tasty European flavoured jazz with more great blowing. The review is here.
Martin Pyne: A solo, freely improvised set on vibraphone inspired by tales of faeries. Plenty to enchant here, it takes the listener to a quiet place. Review here.
Arne Torvik: More Nordic fare from a pianist based in Molde (of international jazz fest fame). Review here
Dave Jones: A breezy, swinging set from the Cardiff pianist with a storming quartet (expanded at times with a bit of overdubbing to allow Ashley John Long to play bass AND vibes… yup, that’s two CDs with vibes on this month). Review here
If blog posts have been a little sporadic over the last couple of months, listening and gig attendance has not. A quick look back over the shoulder is in order. I fancy we recall impressions and how it felt to be present rather than details when it comes to recalling live gigs at distance. A couple stand out in sharp relief. Pianist Bruce Barth touched down at the Hen and Chicken early in March, a world class performer (a CV that includeds Mingus Big Band AND Tony Bennett!) , he’d not been seen in Bristol for 18 years he said. It was an evening of blistering straight-ahead trio jazz. The tingle of excitement is still there. We did wonder if the newly donated grand piano was going to last the evening given the energy Barth devoted to testing it out.
March also saw the 2017 edition of Bristol’s Jazz and Blues Festival. Jon Turney’s summary for London Jazz captures the thrill and buzz. I am still thrilled by Jasper Hoiby’s Fellow Creatures. The original themes and grooves are all engaging and absorbing, the afterglow that has remained is the unbridled gust of energy and joie de vivre with which the band played. Singling out the dual horns of Laura Jurd’s trumpet and Mark Lockheart’s sax seems a little invidious given the importance of the collective vibe, but their interplay and individual soloing lifted the roof a inch or two more off its moorings. To play with such freedom and togetherness on complex material marks this band out as something special. They went on to record a live album at the end of the tour of which this gig was a part. Put me down for a copy!


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Sunday, November 24, 2013
Attorney Matthew Ruff Wins A DMV Set Aside In Under 21 DUI Case
Earlier this month Matthew Ruff obtained a set aside on an under age 21 DUI out of Kern County. The attorney established that although the officer swore under oath that the accused was driving under the influence and had a .09%BAC, well above the zero tolerance standard allowed for under 21 drivers, he got the DMV to dismiss and set aside the action on evidentiary issues related to the case. For those that have never seen what a "set aside" letter looks like, we have attached the actual order. The driver gets her license back with no scar on her record.
These types of wins are difficult to obtain in zero tolerance cases where the DMV deems any level of alcohol to be sufficient to suspend a licnse. In this particular case, Matthew was able to establish that although the client did have a .09 in her blood at the time of arrest, that was not her blood alcohol level at the time she may have been driving her car. The hearing Judge took testimony from the arresting officer and in rebuttal the attorney called two witnesses that were present in the car with the respondent at the time she was contacted by the police.
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Raise your hand if you’ve considered the total amount of money you’ll shell out when you adopt that cute little puppy at the pet store or shelter.
I’m guessing that many of you haven’t given it much thought, even if you incorporate a rough idea of the cost in your monthly or yearly budget. I didn’t have any idea about the money required for pet ownership until I actually adopted my dog, and wish that someone had written this post for me 3 years ago.
Before splashing around in the details, I would like to point out that having a pet is truly a price-less experience.
Many studies have proven that people with pets live longer and healthier lives, and that the physical and mental effects of an animal companion are evident and strong. You can’t put a price tag on that, but I will try my best anyway.
In order to accurately predict lifetime costs, we must first make several assumptions.
First, this analysis is based purely on my own experience and my limited research into potential costs. Your personal situation may be different, and you should adjust your calculations accordingly.
The average life expectancy of a typical dog in the United States is about 13 years. Assuming that you receive the dog sometime in its first year of life, this leaves about 12 years of care in your hands. We’ll use this to sum up the yearly costs.
- Purchase Cost: If you opt for a purebred dog, your initial costs are going to be major. If you go the “recycled” option (adoption) like us, the cost is significantly smaller, usually under $100. This model will assume that you’ve adopted. Add in the cost of your dog if you’re making a purchase from a breeder.
- “Home” Expenses: This includes the purchase of a kennel and beds. An average-sized kennel will cost a bit under $100, while a new bed each year will total up to about $400 dollars ($30-40 per bed per year). The total in this category is $500.
- Classes: If you opt for obedience classes, the cheapest alternative (about $100) will be at your local pet store.
- Veterinary Care: According to AOL, in 2005 the average vet/surgical bill for dogs was $785. This is probably one of the biggest challenges with keeping pet costs down, and depends on your feelings toward animal companions. I’m of the school that believes when it’s the dog’s time to go, you let them go. However, many owners would be willing to their life savings for their pets. If this is you, strongly consider whether pet insurance would pay off in the long run. Regular yearly visits to the vet cost about $100-$150. Assuming the addition of pet insurance, which can run about $300 per year, the yearly total for health is about $450, and protects you from unexpected health bills.
- Food Costs: Your dog’s size and your choice of food will determine the range of costs in this category. We’re lucky in both, as we buy a generic brand of food that the dog goes absolutely nuts over, and she is a small, 20 pound animal. Typical food costs will range from $100 to $400, so we will assume a $250 average. Treats and other munchies will run about $100 per year, also depending on the size of the dog, and how much you want to use treats in the dog’s diet.
- Toys and Accessories: If you purchase a few toys here and there, your leash lasts for a few years, and you need some poop bags every few months, expect to spend about $100 per year in accessories.
- Grooming: A typical grooming appointment for your dog can cost between $30-$50, or more for larger breeds. If you save and wash your dog at home, you can cut costs considerably. If you groom professionally, expect to spend about $300 yearly.
- Boarding: Assuming you leave your dog kenneled for one week each year, expect to spend about $100. Save on costs by leaving your dog with a friend.
To sum up, we have calculated our initial dog costs to be $700. Our per-year cost for the items mentioned are approximately $1300, which we multiply by 12 to get a lifetime cost – $15,600. Our total lifetime cost per dog is therefore $16,300.
Before your jaw drops to the ground, like one reader’s did, please understand that you can frugalize the heck out of this number. It’s an extremely conservative and “full” estimate of the costs of dog ownership. What are our family’s expected costs? $5,000. You just have to be willing to put in the effort.
Please post your suggestions and your personal experiences with pet costs and ways to save on any of these items.

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SOUTH POINT — On Wednesday, economic development leaders welcomed a new business to the eastern end of the county.
O’Reilly is one of the newest members of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce as Shirley Dyer, director of the chamber, presented store manager J.R. Fields with a certificate.
“This is the first auto parts store that has become a member of the chamber and we are glad to have it,” Dyer said at the ribbon cutting. “It is always good to bring new businesses to Lawrence County.”
Dyer, South Point Mayor Ron West, Lawrence County treasurer Stephen Burcham, Fayette Township Trustee Perry Brock, store manager J.R. Fields, Lawrence Economic Development Corporation executive director Bill Dingus and assistant store manager Jacob Wells all took part in cutting the ribbon.
“I’m always glad to see new businesses move into this area,” West said. “It helps create jobs and I’m glad to see it here.”
The ribbon cutting marked the grand opening, which will be going on until March 24.
“Our community is much different than so many urban areas that many area residents do much of their own auto work,” Dingus said. “This is another opportunity for them to be able to do that.”
Dingus also mentioned that O’Reilly reached out to the chamber to be a part of it.
“When they first started construction, they contacted the chamber asking how they can join,” he said. “They want to be supportive in the community. I’m very pleased this happened.”
Company representatives said they are looking forward to being part of the community.
“I’m very excited to get to know the area and getting out into the community,” Fields said.
Fields has been with the O’Reilly Company for close to six years and has held just about every position in store before working up to be manager, he said.
Fields also presented a $200 check to Veterans Helping Veterans and Families on behalf of the entire company.

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Bamboo Baby Suction Plate + Spoon
The Avanchy Bamboo Baby Suction Plate + Spoon is a durable, no-slip solution for cleaner, happier meals. This beautifully crafted Avanchy set boasts a bamboo plate sectioned into 3 compartments.
- About Avanchy
- Set has one (1) organic bamboo baby 3-compartment plate with no-slip silicone ring and one (1) organic bamboo and silicone baby spoon
- Balance meals and control portions by filling each compartment with wholesome food. Avanchy bamboo suction plates are all designed to fit most high-chair trays. Baby can effortlessly grab and maneuver the short, wide bamboo spoon with a silicone tip and sturdy, reinforced neck.
- The bamboo baby spoon features an ergonomically designed handle. The spoon fits adult hands but makes self-feeding a snap for the baby. And the spoon's soft silicone tip is gentle on tender gums.
- Materials: Organic bamboo and silicone.
- Bamboo is 100% biodegradable, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and coated with an FDA-approved food-grade varnish.
- Antimicrobial and antibacterial materials Plastic-free, BPA-free, PVC-free, lead-free, and phthalate-free
- Nontoxic, hypoallergenic, and 100% safe for baby feeding
- How to use: set your bamboo suction bowl so that the easy-release tab faces away from your little one. Activate the Airtight-Lock mechanism by firmly pressing your Avanchy suction bowl onto a flat surface until you hear all the air come out. To release, simply pull the release tab. The suction piece pops off like magic!
- Dimensions: D7 x H2"
- Care: hand wash, and remove the silicone ring for deep cleaning as desired.
- Ages: 4m+
- Made in China
Avanchy's goal is to provide families with sustainable baby dishes to match their environmentally aware lifestyle. All Avanchy products are Plastic Free, BPA Free, and Melamine Free. Avanchy Natural Bamboo, Food-Grade Silicone and Double-Wall Stainless Steel contain no fillers.

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(courtesy of CDC)
The first and second U.S. deaths from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic were in a 22-month-old child and a 33-year old pregnant woman. These deaths were a sad sign of the toll this pandemic would take on young children and pregnant women. While pregnant women and young children have been considered at “high risk of flu-related complications” for years, 2009 H1N1 flu hit them really hard.
The risk from flu is greater for pregnant women because pregnancy can reduce the ability of the lungs and the immune system to work normally. This can be bad for both mother and baby. According to a study done during the first month of the 2009 H1N1 outbreak, the rate of hospitalizations was four times higher in pregnant women than other groups. Also, although pregnant women are about 1% of the U.S. population, they made up about 5% of U.S. deaths from 2009 H1N1 reported to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) from April 14 – August 21, 2009.
Young children, whose immune systems are still developing, are also at-risk for flu-related complications. Each year about 100 flu-related deaths in children are thought to occur in the U.S. During the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, more than 300 deaths in children were reported to CDC. CDC believes that many more deaths in children may have gone unrecognized or unreported.
Experts think the 2009 H1N1 virus will be around again this flu season. In fact, one of the three parts of this season’s flu vaccine will protect against the 2009 H1N1 virus. While CDC is now encouraging everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against the flu, there is a special message for pregnant women and parents: “Don’t pass up this easy way to protect yourself and your children against the flu,” says Dr. Anne Schuchat, Assistant Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service and CDC Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
“Getting a flu vaccine during pregnancy can reduce the risk of getting the flu while pregnant and after,” says Dr. Schuchat. “And babies younger than six months can get very sick from flu, but are too young to get vaccinated. The best way to protect them is to have their caregivers and close contacts vaccinated.”
Seasonal flu shots have been given safely to millions of pregnant women and children over many years. Though there is no proof that thimerosal (a preservative) is harmful to a pregnant woman, their babies, or young children, some worry about it. So, as before, vaccine companies are making plenty of preservative-free flu vaccine as an option for pregnant women and small children.
Usually worse than the common cold, the flu can cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and weakness. Some people also have diarrhea and vomiting. Pregnant women and parents of children younger than two years of age should call their doctor or nurse right away if they, or their children, become sick. A doctor can prescribe flu antiviral drugs.
Vaccination continues to be the best protection. Get yourself—and all of your children 6 months of age and older—vaccinated against the flu to keep all family members healthy this flu season. One shot will last all flu season, even if you get it early in the season.
For more information, talk to your doctor or contact CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO or www.cdc.gov.


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Homeworld: Interplanetary Migration Exhibition September 14, 2019
Dispersal Collective: Homeworld (Interplanetary Migration) will be in exhibition mode on September 14th, 2019 in Tualatin, Oregon, USA, as a part of ¡Viva Tualatin!
This Call for Correspondance Art is now Closed!
How do you qualify the idea of home? -as in hometown? –what about homeworld? In the future, and possibly already having occurred in the past, people perform interplanetary and intergalactic migration, perhaps even inter-dimensional migration. You are migrating from your homeworld to a new planet….
Through images and/or words on a letter sized piece of paper….
Tell us about your homeworld and what roots you there.
Tell us about the world of your future home and what draws you there.
Include your name, website (if applicable), and contact info.
Work will not be returned but will be re-dispersed and all artists will receive a mailing from the show.
We are still working on manifesting a space and deadline for this announcement. Please stay tuned!
Dispersal Collective c/o V. Reeves
33692 SE Ray Rd. Scappoose, OR 97056
Dispersal Collective is a curatorial project by Jason Berlin and Veronica Reeves. Dispersal’s mission is to cultivate the exchange of tactile ideas between individuals across physical distance with the hope of producing greater empathic connections. This call for entries will culminate in a public exhibit and zine that raises questions to complicate and expand the idea of home, calling attention to the planet that unifies life on Earth and asking artists to help us imagine the transitory notion of home.
Inspirational guided journey on the theme of Homeworld:
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Greetings Traveler, from Dispersal Collective
Before you begin this journey, find a safe and loving space, a space where you will be undisturbed and feel comfortable. In a relaxed position, close your eyes. Breathe deeply but gently.
Picture yourself in a place you love and that loves you. Here you are surrounded by allies, guardians, and friends. You have been chosen by them to be here in this very moment, in this very place. This integral part of your homeworld resides inside your being. You carry it with you.
Attune your receptors to the energy emanating from the loved ones around you and from this loving space that you find yourself in. You are filling with this gentle energy. This energy feels like tiny wings tickling the air. Become aware of this energy and how it branches out in spindles that connect every cell, every atom that collectively participates in the formation of you.
This energy extends outside your being an connects to the place around you. It connects to the beings and the non beings alike, in glowing rivulets of energy like gentle dancing spiderwebs. A window in space and time appears and as you attune your perception to the frame, you perceive a homeworld where love and peace are abundant, and beyond that homeworld across the horizon in the distance, you see other homeworlds, spheres rounded by more spheres, orbited by more spheres, all filled with love that flows through the branches of energy like lightening that connects all of these homeworlds and their inhabitants.
You feel that indiscriminate love radiate through the multi-megaverse like rings forming at the drop of water on top of a placid lake. This loving energy cascades across your form. Your consciousness is flooded with understanding and harmony. An energetic information access opens to you.
You are released from the past so that you are free to co create the future.
The future is full of homeworlds in harmony with all other homeworlds.
When you are finished synthesizing these observations return to the place you began, the body you are in, and become aware of the space around you.
Thank you, traveler. We await your transmissions.
c/o Jason Berlin
10480 SW Eastridge St. Apt. #92
Portland, OR 97225-5047
More description of this project can be found here!
Homeworld: Interplanetary Migration
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One of the key components of VoIP desk phones is the quality of the hardware you choose. Whether your system is hosted on premises or on the cloud, most of the models on the market today are IP phones which are compatible with both.
Which are the best VoIP desk phones?
There is a great deal of variety in terms of the type of IP phone you can buy e.g. wired or wireless, conference phones, video phones and speakerphones. Here are 5 of the best VoIP desk phones favoured by businesses which offer the very latest in modern functionality.
|Model||Touch Screen||Conferencing||Video Calling||Integrated Bluetooth?|
|Polycom VVX 600||4.3” TFT (480 x 272)||3-way audio||With Polycom VVX camera accessory||Yes, Bluetooth 2.1|
|Grandstream GXP2170||4.3” TFT (480 x 272) colour LCD||5-way audio||No||Yes|
|Yealink T49G||8” Colour (1280 x 800 pixel) LCD||5-way audio||Yes, 3-way video conferencing||Yes, Bluetooth 4.0|
|Mitel MiVoice 5360 IP Phone||7” colour (800 × 480)||Yes||No||No|
|Panasonic KX-UT670||7” colour 262k LCD||3-way audio||No||Optional|
Polycom VVX 600
Polycom is a global brand focused on technology which enhances ‘human collaboration’ through communication technology. They count more than 400,000 of the world’s institutions as clients benefitting from video, voice and content solutions which improve efficiency, productivity and quality of their operation.
The Polycom VVX 600 VoIP desk phones are so much more than a telephone. A better description would be an all-in-one business media phone. It also features Bluetooth 2.1, two USB2.0 ports for media and data and an RJ-9 type headset port. The high quality 4.3” touch-screen provides intuitive controls and will integrate with your Microsoft Exchange calendar. Combined with the HD voice quality and ergonomic design this phone is the ideal solution for businesses at the cutting edge. Some models also include the option to include a camera which supports video calling and video mail.
- 4.3” TFT (480 x 272) touch-screen
- Up to 16 line appearances/speed dials
- 12-key keypad plus hard keys for home, speaker, mute, volume, headset
- Video playback and video conferencing via external USB cam
- Integrated Bluetooth
- Legendary Polycom HD Voice technology up to 14KHz on all audio paths (Speaker,
- 2 x Ethernet 10/100/1000
- 2 x USB 2.0 host
- Plug and play installation
- Robust SIP feature stack
- Easy integration with 3rd-party UC and productivity applications
- Complete API toolkit for custom development
- Full Browser (Webkit)
- Broad accessory support (Expansion Modules, Video camera accessory)
- Skype for Business and Office 365 Cloud PBX interoperability (order “Skype for Business Edition” codes ending in “-019”)
Grandstream Networks has been designing and producing IP products and solutions for voice and video telephony, video conferencing and surveillance since 2002. Their products are used by businesses in over 150 countries worldwide and are designed to combine quality, reliability and innovation.
The GXP2170 VoIP desk phones are based on the Linux platform and is able to manage very high call volumes. This makes it a particularly popular choice for administrators or sales teams who spend much of their time on the phone. The phone delivers a high connection speed due to the dual Gigabit and PoW network ports. You also have the option to mount this phone on the wall. This model is a full duplex speakerphone with superb echo cancellation, HD audio and can support Google Voice and internet radio. It will also support Bluetooth and includes both USB and RJ-9 headset ports.
- 12 lines
- 6 SIP accounts
- 5 soft keys
- 5-way voice conferencing
- 48 on-screen digitally customisable BLF/speed-dial keys
- 4.3” (480×272) colour-screen LCD
- Dual Gigabit ports, integrated PoE
- Integrated Bluetooth
- Supports up to four GXP2200EXT Modules for BLF/speed-dial access to up to 160 contacts
Yealink is a UK based company with a state-of-the-art production facility in China. Established in 2001, today they supply award-winning USB VoIP devices for businesses of all sizes including small offices, SMEs and large corporations in over 80 countries. They specialise in innovative, feature-rich, robust and reliable IP phones such as the T49G.
This model features an impressive 8” video touch-screen which supports full HD video calling via the 2 megapixel camera. With Bluetooth 4.0 included you can easily pairing with headsets and mobile devices. It also has its own Wi-Fi router and offers 3-way video conferencing and 5-way audio conferencing.
- 8” Colour (1280 x 800 pixel) LCD Touch Screen
- 2 mega-pixel HD camera with privacy shutter
- HD Video and Audio
- 16 SIP accounts
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 5-way audio conferencing
- 3-way video conferencing
- HDMI and USB ports
Mitel MiVoice 5360 IP Phone
Mitel is a global force in business communications with more than 2,500 partners in over 100 countries. They claim to support over 2 billion connections every day and have headquarters all around the world.
The Mitel MiVoice 5360 IP VoIP desk phones are targeted at business executives, supervisors and managers to act as their multimedia ‘desktop device’ rather than simply as a phone. It will integrate with the Mitel 250 communications platform and can create and deliver rich multimedia applications. Despite its complex functionality, the phone is also equipped with a range of user-friendly features such as the 7” touch-screen display which enables one-touch access to applications and internet based content.
- 7” backlit, high-resolution (800 pixels × 480 pixels), colour, touch-screen display with brightness controls
- Touch-screen access to features and applications
- 48 programmable, multi-functional keys
- Gigabit support embedded
- Gadget Sidebar provides one-touch access to embedded applications
- Supports Mitel Unified Communicator Express (UCX), Mitel MiCollab Client and Mitel Live Content Suite
- Extensive support for peripherals: Cordless (DECT) and Bluetooth Accessories, Line Interface Module, and MiVoice 5610 DECT Stand
- HTML Desktop Toolkit support for applications development
- Handsfree speakerphone (full duplex)
- Supported on the MiVoice Business and MiVoice Office platforms
Panasonic needs little introduction as one of the world’s leading brands in electronic design and manufacture. They boast over 50 years of experience in providing homeowners, businesses and institutions of all sizes and sectors with the technology they need to operate at the highest level possible. Specifically, the Panasonic System Communications Company Europe specialises in equipment that allows you to ‘capture, compute and communicate every piece of visual, voice and text-based data within your business’.
The KX-UT670 VoIP desk phones are quite literally a smart phone; with a 7” full colour LCD screen it feels more like a tablet with high quality graphics and user friendly controls. It will support full HD video and audio and will work with any DECT-enabled Plantronics headset. It is a Linux based model which includes a full duplex speakerphone supporting 3 way conference calls. This model also features a range of included applications such as a web browser, calendar, email, contacts manager, network camera control and music player with the option to create and install custom applications.
- 2 Gigabit Ether ports
- Large directory
- Programmable smart desk phone – up to 6 SIP accounts
- 7” colour touch screen
- High Quality HD Voice (G.722) and video
- Compatible with Asterisk and Broadsoft Broadworks
- Linux Based Operating System
- Full duplex speakerphone, 3 way conference call support
- Plug & play configuration


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|COVID–19 NEWS||COVID: Malaysia records increase in new cases, fatalities - Dr Noor Hisham | New COVID-19 cases drop 5.2 pct last week - Health Dg | Witness still COVID-19 positive, Ahmad Zahid's corruption trial postponed | Japan's daily COVID cases top 180,000, set fresh record amid 7th wave | Canada approves first coronavirus vaccine for 6-month to 5-year-olds ||
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group will revise its Base Rate (BR) and Base Lending/Financing Rate (BLR/BFR) upwards by 25 basis points effective July 13, 2022 in line with the increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia today.
RHB Bank Bhd, RHB Islamic Bank Bhd and RHB Investment Bank Bhd will increase their BR to 3.00 per cent from 2.75 per cent per annum, the group said in a statement today.
The group will also revise the BLR/BFR to 5.95 per cent from 5.70 per cent per annum, the statement said.
In line with the revision, RHB Bank and RHB Islamic Bank’s fixed deposit rates will also be revised upwards effective the same date. -- BERNAMA
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Lewis Evans and Hugh Gustafson sign new Dragons deals
The Dragons have announced that back-row Lewis Evans and hooker Hugh Gustafson have agreed deals until 2015
Last Updated: 06/02/13 4:13pm
Evans is a product of the Dragons academy after representing various age groups and also playing for Ebbw Vale and Newport in the Welsh Premiership.
Since joining the Dragons, Evans has impressed and has gained international recognition with the Wales Sevens team.
Gustafson, a former Wales Under-20s captain, joined from the Dragons for the 2007-08 season.
In his first season Gustafson made quite an impression during his 21 appearances for the region. Last season saw the former loosehead prop convert to hooker.
Director of rugby Robert Beale told the club's official website: "We are delighted to announce that Lewis Evans and Hugh Gustafson, two players committed to the Dragons Region have extended their current contacts with us.
"I'm sure both players will play a big part in the Dragons future going forward."


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Client: Dominium-Plymouth, MN
Interior Designer: Melissa Metzler-BKV Group-Minneapolis, MN
Project Details: As part of the Dominium art package, we were given the request to come up with an expressive way to display the company’s housing properties in their new Cafe area.
Design Solution: Melissa Metzler, interior designer with BKV Group, suggested using elements from a number of property images and incorporating them into pieces of framed art. Danny Kahler then came up three montage options for the client to choose from. These montages were comprised of elements from the Dominium property images that the client provided. A variety of color abstractions were then applied to each montage to give the client more color options to choose from. See below:
The montages were then printed, mounted, framed and then later installed. The staff at Dominium was very pleased with the presentation of the montages in their new Cafe space. See the installed prints below:


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They said it was a 'celebration of his life' as friends and family of a missing Kendal man gathered at a Church service in his memory.
It's more than four months since Roger Bainbridge disappeared on a Greek island.
Today, his family said they're still not giving up hope of finding out what happened.
Our correspondent Hannah McNulty was at the service and sent this report.
More top news
A look ahead at a lively start to the weekend
The 7th Harley Davidson Wake the Lakes Festival is underway.
Concerns about the safety of the hospital's PFI building have been raised by the NHS Trust. The fire service says improvements are needed.


text: One never knows about fruit trees. Will the conditions be right for a bountiful harvest or will there be any fruit at all? I have no idea what the secrets to a successful harvest are, one year we have 0-12 apples on each tree (Yellow Delicious, Granny Smith) the next we have so many it is difficult to figure out just what to do with all of them. This year the Yellow Delicious (not a great "eating" apple) sprang forth with abundance and they began falling to the ground. I gathered up the ones on the ground and took them to the barn where my horses are and all had a good treat. I picked the rest (totaling close to 300) and spent several hours turning them into applesauce. I have never made applesauce before but with the aid of the ever handy sieve attachment (that I borrowed from a friend) for my KitchenAid it was actually very simple. Not sure if we will eat 24 jars of applesauce, but I am thinking apple butter would be very yummy too!

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General Qamar Jawed Bajwa held a meeting with the business community on Wednesday in Rawalpindi. The general was accompanied by the economic team of the country, including FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi, Minister for Economic Affairs HammadAzhar and the Minister for Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh.
Right after the meeting on Wednesday, analysts argue that the main reason for the meeting was the CNIC based invoicing policy of the government. The FBR was very strict on the issue and was not ready to back down from this policy. However, the businesspersons said that not even a single client is ready to buy their goods under this condition and no one was willing to provide his/her CNIC. The economics team was of the view that the condition is one of the IMF’s $6 billion bailout package’s settlement, which was signed by Pakistan’s officials. HammadAzhar said that the IMF program is front-loaded like all other previous programs. Overall, the economic team was of the view that the CNIC based invoicing policy cannot be reversed since it is the condition if the IMF. Experts argued that this policy would have to be removed, as a confrontation with the business community is the last thing that the government wants. They added that the government would have to work on a settlement with the IMF officials and would have to provide some slack to the business community.
Another main issue discussed in the meeting was the NAB issued notices. The Business Community claimed that there was not a single businessman, present in the meeting who has not been contacted by the NAB officials for investigation. The added that NAB is creating a lot of difficulties for the business community and that it’s activities need to be observed and limited through policy measures


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Capturing Fast and Accurate Data for Highways England Area 3
Sun Hill Surveying and Engineering Ltd is a specialist Land Surveying and Engineering company focusing on the civil engineering sector throughout the UK. Working closely with Leica Geosystems for over 20 years, Sun Hill made a significant capital investment in the Leica Pegasus:Two in August 2015.
Soon after this investment in mobile mapping technology, Sun Hill was approached and commissioned by Kier to survey 119 sites on behalf of Highways England Area 3. Area 3 is Highways England’s second largest road network carrying around 10 percent of the country’s overall traffic flow. It includes the M27, M3, M4, A3, A303 and the Hindhead Tunnel which provides the main link routes between several major towns and cities including Oxford, London, Reading, and Swindon, in the north; and Bournemouth, Southampton, and Portsmouth, in the south.
Reducing Traffic Management Installation
The large scale project required detailed topographical surveys of the carriageway and verges, with each survey measuring 600m long for the design and future replacement of road signage for clearer visibility across the gradients on the road. The topographical survey features for the design included the surveying of the carriageway extents, road markings, crash barriers, drainage channels, top of kerbs, gullies, kerb wells, verge levels, ironwork frames, sign locations, traffic loops, overhead cables, electrical boxes, railings, fences, steps, bridge soffit levels, and bridge pier positions.
To survey these sites traditionally, a long and protracted operation using laser scanners, total stations, and GPS, would have been undertaken to collect thousands of points of data per day. Typically, this would take a surveyor around 2 days in the field per site to complete. Also to survey this many sites would have required 119 individual traffic management installations. With a project of this size, there is a significant health and safety risk associated with all involved, to personnel being both in the carriageway and in the verge during all the day and night times. A safer and more cost effective method was needed to deliver the project on time and in budget.
Data Capture through mobile mapping
Using the mobile mapping process and Leica Geosystems’ technology provided a huge benefit to the Area 3 Highways England project. Access to all sites was left clear with no road closures required as the Leica Pegasus:Two acts in the same way as any other public vehicle when collecting the 3D geospatial data. In total, the surveyors travelled more than 6,000km using the Leica Pegasus:Two collecting millions of points per second. There caused no disruption to the road network as traffic management was not required, allowing traffic flow to continue as normal.
Safety to survey personnel was considerably improved using mobile mapping as no surveyors or traffic management crews were needed in the road as all the data was captured from inside the safety of the vehicle. The virtual surveyors – real surveyors working only from the office – were able to create traditional topographical surveys from the point clouds and images.
Results and Benefits
Mobile mapping provided a rapid data capture solution for Kier, saving them time, reducing safety risks and maximising value by reducing a 200 plus field day project to only 12 days with no traffic management. Furthermore, all 119 sites were surveyed and delivered to Kier a week before the final deadline, thanks to the speed of accuracy delivered by using the Leica Pegasus:Two. Sun Hill was able to deliver this project with less than 20mm absolute accuracy. The surveys were then delivered in a staggered program, allowing sites to be prioritised.


The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced $1.5 million in awards to build new solar on low income Marylanders primary residence.
MEA will provide grant funding for the design and installation of solar energy systems for a limited number of Low Income (LI) single family homes that have received an energy audit and weatherization-type energy efficiency upgrades as part of MEA’s Low-to-Moderate Income Energy Efficiency Grant Program.
The pilot Low Income Solar Grant Program will make available up to 100% of the cost for the design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems ranging in size from 1kW to 10 kW, with a cap of $25,000 per home.
The four organizations selected to receive Low Income Solar Grants are:
- Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS): A private nonprofit corporation established in 1993 by Anne Arundel County to ensure the efficient delivery of community development services to those most in need. ACDS’s total award amount is up to $433,333 which will serve at least 17 low-income homes.
- Building Change Inc.: A nonprofit organization in Prince George’s County whose mission is to advance consumer empowerment through advocacy, thought leadership, education, and developing technological solutions to promote and finance healthy living, the built environment, community development, and sustainable construction practices. Building Change’s total award amount is up to $433,333 which will serve at least 17 low-income homes.
- Civic Works: A group that operates education, community improvement, and energy conservation programs. Civic Works has developed an extensive network of low-income Maryland customers who have previously received an energy audit and weatherization energy efficiency services. Civic Works total award amount is up to $433,333 which will serve at least 17 low-income homes.
- Green & Healthy Homes (GHHI): An organization dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health and the advancement of racial and health equity through the creation of healthy, safe and energy efficient homes. GHHI proposed to integrate MEA renewable energy funding with varied leverage funding sources to identify and install solar on at least eight low-income homes with a total award of up to $200,000.


A petition to repair a verge on Slipshatch Road that has sunk away from the road surface has been debated at a Surrey County Council meeting, but with no date given as to when the problem might be assessed or fixed.
Forty-nine people have signed the petition, which says that there is a “deep ditch” in places at the side of the road, adding: “The road is narrow and when you get a vehicle coming the other way it gets very scary to be so close to the edge.
“There is no run-off, so if you come off the tarmac you will most likely crash or possibly roll over which we have seen recently.”
The response said that the “poor condition of the verge” had been behind one accident involving a slight injury, in the three years to the end of March.
The document added: “It is not immediately apparent what has caused the verge to sink along certain sections of Slipshatch Road, or what would be the most effective method to raise the level of the verge and prevent it from sinking in the future.
“Therefore it will be necessary to carry out a detailed assessment to examine options and to agree on the most appropriate solution.”
The committee was told that the assessment would need to go onto a list of items “for consideration for future funding”, in the next financial year.
Officers would work with councillors to find funds, including any outside match funding.
County Cllr Essex asked why the central county highways budget couldn’t be used, given that it was a county road. He was told that central money could only be used for the road itself, and not the verge.
County Cllr Barbara Thomson, whose division covers Slipshatch Road, also supported the petition, but queried whether work would happen “in my lifetime”.
The meeting also discussed which budgets covered what, amid evident confusion.
Committee chair County Cllr Jeff Harris said: “To be quite blunt, I don’t care what [the list] is called, provided something gets done.
“I’ve been chair for over two years now and I’ve yet to see anything that we’ve put on a list come to real fruition.”
He said committee members would get an update at their next private meeting on what had been done on petitions over the last two years, so that councillors could “tell their communities we’re not just a talking shop.
“Because otherwise we might as well not be here.”
Cllr Harris added that he wanted the committee to “keep our promises to people, appreciating obviously that money is always going to be a problem.”
County Cllr Zully Grant-Duff said the informal meeting should also look at what schemes were being funded centrally and not just those using local funds.
The committee agreed to put the verge assessment on the list for possible future funding, as recommended by officers.


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The yellow shrimp is a tough creature that can acclimate to a wide range of water parameters. It’s best known to live in both soft and hard water. The pH of the water can also very from 6.0(acidic) to 8.0(alkaline). They are relatively easy to keep and breed just like several other Neocaridina species. They thrive in temperatures between 72-80 degrees Fahrenheit and live for around 1 to 2 years.
Although they can live and adapt to a wide range of temperatures and pH levels, it is good to keep them within their comfort zones for maximum breeding. Yellow shrimp will measure approximately 1” when fully grown. Just like other freshwater invertebrates, it’s also critical to keep their water clean.
Yellow Shrimp are another color mutate of Neocaridina Heteropoda that started appearing in the hobby between 2006 and 2007. Among other Neocaridina Heteropoda color variants, the Yellow shrimp are a great starter shrimp due to their adaptability, prolific breeding rate and attractive color. It is believed that the yellow color shrimp was selectively bred from the wild native southern Asia Neocaridina Heteropoda. The yellow coloring does not result in the wild. The yellow color is also the reasonably color variation of the wild Neocaridina heteropoda. This color deviation was basically bred in Germany and afterwards began appearing in the early 2000’s in the freshwater aquarium shrimp hobby.
Yellow Shrimp color varies from bright yellow to pale yellow. When the shrimp is mature the exoskeleton becomes really opaque making it appear strikingly yellow. The females are the most colorful compared to the males. Many female neocaridina species will sometimes have a lucent stripe on their back.
The Yellow shrimp grading guide is similar to that of the Red Cherry shrimp: sakura, Cherry and Fire. The cherry grade is all transparent with yellow spots across its body. The Sakura grade is more translucent yellow, having only minor dot lines of clear through it carapace. Fire grade is utterly yellow and has no obvious lines visible anywhere on its body. Fire grades that are totally opaque are referred to as Painted fire and its eggs and saddles are only visible when observed under high lighting.
Breeding or sexing yellow shrimp is not that difficult. The female shrimp is easily identified as it is bigger than the male counterpart, have a curved underbelly and is also has a much darker yellow color. You can also identify the females since they will always have a saddle, if not eggs. The males also do not have a stripe along their back like the one many females have.
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The Neocaridina Heteropoda (var. yellow) will feed on anything from blanched spinach, zucchini, algae wafers, frozen blood worms, fish flakes shrimp pellets and many more. Feeding is best done once a day. It is always advisable to feed the shrimp with the amount of food that they will finish within 2-3 hours maximum. Feeding them with too much food to an extent of having leftovers sitting for too long is not a good idea. Overfeeding is a well-known cause of death to the shrimp as it results to critical water quality issues. Always keep in mind that Shrimp are scavengers in the wild. They will feed on whatever they find and are not accustomed to an invariant food source 24/7. One or two days of not feeding this species will not harm it.
You might not find Yellow shrimp in local pet or fish stores. They are mainly bred by hobbyists who sell them through private sellers. The yellow shrimp prices will ranger around the $2-5 mark based on the grade and quality of the shrimp. Check out below for some online stores selling Yellow Shrimp.
- Shrimp Wiki
- Yellow Shrimp


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Forums > Chinese-English translation > Help please identifying mark on old bronze bowl - photo included
Help please identifying mark on old bronze bowl - photo included
Posted by: Llooppyylloo (IP Logged)
Date: September 03, 2012 07:52AM
Hi I have had this for years, and would love to know where it's from. There is a mark at the bottom, is anyone able to tell me anything about the bowl and it's origins from this? I think I have attached the image above now. sorry if it not very good quality and more apologies if it is upside down or sideways!! Does anyone have any idea what it means?
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Re: Help please identifying mark on old bronze bowl - photo included
Posted by: Trien (IP Logged)
Date: October 28, 2012 03:12PM
1. Turn it upside down.
2. Rub it onto a white sheet of paper with black ink, and make sure the whole thing is being rubbed, leaving nothing out. Many times when people do rubbings, they leave things out, and so it's even more difficult to decipher what's there.
Doing those two things above will great help with reading the seal properly. Since it's in ancient Chinese writing, it would help if the above were done properly.


Arguably one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, the Eiffel Tower is a celebration of science, engineering and art in unison.
The Eiffel Tower was the brainchild of French structural engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, who proposed a 324m (986ft) tower for the capital’s Champ de Mars, costing the city USD 1.5 million, for its World’s Fair.
Work began in July 1887 and took just under two years to complete. To begin with the framework was pre-assembled in a factory and in total over 300 workers joined 18,000 pieces of puddle iron to produce parts of the frame.
When the parts were ready they were transported to the Champ de Mars where welders secured each segment in place. As the tower grew, moveable platforms were propped into place on the intermediary levels, not only to enable the workforce to weld the latticework together but for their own safety.
The tower features exposed latticework and consists of two main parts; a 2.54-acre base which compromises a platform sitting upon four individual legs known as pylons or bents, and a tower created as the pylons incline towards each other, rising upwards past a second platform which then merges into one long column.
The shape of the tower was engineered using a mathematical calculation involving wind resistance. Eiffel reasoned that the tower had to counterbalance the wind pressure applied on any point by spreading the tension between the construction elements at that point.
Therefore the tower’s curvature revealed two exponentials: a lower base section that delivers stronger resistance to wind forces, meaning the tower will onlysway at a maximum of 6-7cm in the wind.
History of the tower
The Eiffel Tower took just two years for 300 workers to complete and despite working on an open framework, and without the safety of intermediate floors, accidents were low and only one man died during construction.
This is thought to have been due to the foresight of Eiffel who had insisted upon safety precautions in the form of moveable stagings, guard rails and screens.
In 1909, at the end of its 20 year lease the tower came under criticism as an eyesore, and was almost torn down. It was only saved because of its antenna, which was used for the city’s communications.