text:
By Sean Tembo – PeP President
1. This country has experienced two major price hikes by the new dawn administration; firstly in December 2021, allegedly to remove subsidies and secondly a few days ago, allegedly as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war. These two increments have seen the pump price of petrol go up from around K17 per liter to the current K26.50. This represents a 55.9% increment in fuel prices within a period of 3 months. The highest ever in the history of this nation.
2. Our argument has been that such a huge increment in fuel prices is inimical to the economic interests of this nation because fuel is a key production input and its surge in price has many adverse trickle down effects to pretty much all sectors of the economy. When fuel goes up, transport goes up, and since transport is a key input in the production of almost all goods and services in the economy, prices inevitably go up resulting in a higher cost of living for the people. And since people’s incomes are largely fixed, a high cost of living inevitably results in reduced demand for goods and services in the economy, which results in economic stagnation and job losses. It has been common folklore among business people in the past 7 months to complain that business is very slow. People simply do not have the purchasing power to actively participate in the economy.
3. But could there have been an alternative to the 55% fuel hike in the past 3 months? Our view is that yes, there was an alternative. Government could have generated additional revenue from other sectors of the economy and used that revenue to subsidize our fuel so as to keep the price at around K17. The obvious sector which we have talked about in the past is the mining sector. With copper prices at an all time high, Government should have increased its collection of revenue from this sector and used that money to subsidize our fuel. Since the mines are making supernormal profits at the moment, they would’ve had no basis to complain.
4. But Government instead decided to give the mines a de facto tax holiday, using the argument that such a tax holiday will attract more investment into the mining sector, and that we shall remove the de facto tax holiday when we reach annual output of 2 million metric tonnes of copper. Currently we are at around 800,000 metric tonnes of copper per annum, so if it takes 10 years to reach 2,000,000 metric tonnes, then it means the mines will not pay any tangible tax until then. I don’t know if l am the only Zambian who finds such kind of reasoning strange. With the world demand for copper being on an upward trend for the unforeseeable future due to the advent of electric vehicles where copper is a major input, there is no need of giving the mines a tax holiday incentive for them to invest in the sector. The supernormal profits that they are making now and which they will continue to make in the unforeseeable future is an incentive enough. No need for a tax holiday whatsoever.
5. But apart from the mining sector, there are other sectors which Government can additionally tax in order to raise additional revenue to subsidize fuel. One such sector is mobile money. The projected annual volumes for mobile money transactions by value for 2022 is in excess of K200 billion. That means if Government imposed a 1% tax on mobile money transactions, they could easily have generated about K2 billion which could then have been used to subsidize fuel and keep the price at around K17. Additionally, our mobile data is one of the cheapest in the SADC region, and Government can easily generate in excess of K1 billion by increasing the tax on mobile data. This additional tax revenue would have been enough to subsidize our fuel and prevent the 55.9% increment that we have witnessed since December 2021, as well as the damage that it has caused to the economy.
6. Unlike fuel, mobile data and mobile money transactions are not key production inputs in our economy. That means any increase in these items will not result in a significant adverse trickle down effect to the entire economy. For instance, no bus operator will increase fares because mobile data prices have gone up. Similarly, the shelf price of chisense will not go up at Soweto market simply because mobile data prices have gone up, and neither will your landlord increase the rent because mobile data prices have surged upwards, he sure will when fuel prices go up.
7. So at the end of the day, the trick is to tax those sectors that you can get away with, so as to subsidize the sectors that are too sensitive to be subjected to price fluctuations. That is the art of managing the economy. You cannot have a situation whereby if there is an upward surge in oil prices on the world market, you just directly pass it on to consumers without any regard to the potential damage to the rest of the economy. That is not managing the economy. If we are just going to pass over all external fluctuations, then there is no point of even having a Minister of Finance. We might as well scrap the position and save costs, because the Minister is not managing the economy. He is not adding any value to the economy. The economy is on autopilot.
8. The Minister of Finance should either start managing the economy or he should resign his position so that the country saves some money in terms of the salary and allowances that taxpayers pay him. The Minister is deadwood. The citizens of this Republic cannot continue to pay for the deadwood in that office.


text:
A proposal before the New Orleans City Council, pushed as an anti-crime measure, would allow a newly created task force to withhold liquor licenses from bars the city determines to be “contributing to, facilitating, or otherwise complacent” about “criminal activity surrounding the establishment.”
The resolution would set up a task force including the New Orleans Police Department and the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to identify “problematic” alcoholic beverage outlets. The city’s Department of Safety and Permits would be prohibited from issuing new liquor licenses to any business identified by the task force unless its operators submit a “task-force approved plan” to address quality of life issues in its vicinity.
The resolution was advanced by the council’s Criminal Justice Committee on Monday (Jan. 23), but it still needs approval from the full council before it goes into effect.
But council members have so far offered scant evidence to show that alcohol vendors play a significant role in violent crime or that shutting them down would lead to significant improvements. The only justification cited in the resolution is a statistic that “alcohol is a factor in 40% of all violent crimes nationally.”
In a separate but related measure, the council is also considering a “chronic nuisance” ordinance that would create new civil penalties for owners of properties that had evidence of being repeatedly used for drug, gang or violent crime activity. According to Councilman JP Morrell, the ATC partnership will help identify those businesses. That ordinance will be considered by a council committee on Monday, Jan. 30.
The two measures come as the city ended 2022 with its highest number of murders since 2003 and highest murder rate since 1996. The new year has gotten off to a similarly violent start.
“With the crime situation at this level, every idea has to be tested,” Morrell, who sponsored the resolution, told Verite in an interview. A spokesperson for Mayor LaToya Cantrell said that “we are supportive of any collaboration aimed at improving public safety.”
It appears that the idea for the task force didn’t come from the police. Instead, Morrell said the idea is based on community complaints.
“We get a tremendous amount of unsolicited tips from individuals in communities saying, ‘Why is this place still open? People get stabbed or robbed or injured near here,'” Morrell said. “I know from my conversations with residents there are at least two to three bars in the 7th Ward in particular.”
This isn’t the first time the city has attempted to put stricter rules on bars in the name of public safety. In 2017, then-Mayor Mitch Landrieu pushed an ordinance — likewise presented as part of a crime-fighting plan — that would have required all alcohol vendors to close their doors at 3 a.m. and install surveillance cameras that would feed live footage to the city’s surveillance hub. In 2019, the City Council considered an ordinance that would have given the NOPD and New Orleans Fire Department superintendents the power to unilaterally shut down alcohol vendors over safety concerns. Those measures were eventually dropped after significant pushback.
The newest proposed crackdown on alcohol vendors is already facing some skepticism from local hospitality-worker advocates and industry groups. After hearing back from hospitality industry representatives, Morrell said he would offer an amendment to add representatives from two groups to the task force: The Louisiana Restaurant Association and the Louisiana Hotel and Lodging Association. Neither of those groups responded to requests for comment on Monday.
“I wouldn’t say they’re necessarily in support of it,” Morrell said. “Whenever you have anything that deals with alcoholic beverage outlets, restaurants in particular are very concerned they can have their permits arbitrarily revoked.”
Those concerns were echoed by Ethan Ellestad, executive director of The Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans. Ellestad has for years fought against city attempts to make it easier to shut down bars and music venues. And he told Verite that he was worried about the broad and vague language in the task force resolution. It doesn’t define what rubric the task force will use to label a business as “problematic” or “complacent” or what a business will have to do to shed that designation.
“This is an issue we track a lot,” he said. “Any time there’s a lot of gray area in a resolution or ordinance like this there’s a cause for concern. The more gray area there is, the more leeway there is, the more chance there is for arbitrary decisions. And there’s more of an opportunity for inequity to seep into that process.”
The resolution also doesn’t specify whether task force meetings will be public or whether it will have to provide a clear justification when shutting a bar down. Ellestad said that behind the scenes decision making can lead to disadvantages for less well-resourced businesses, especially those that aren’t official members of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
“There’s also an inequity in which businesses have access to influence and resources to adequately defend themselves,” he said. “It seems like more and more this will come down to small businesses, neighborhood businesses, Black-owned businesses that won’t have the same access to influence this process.”
During Monday’s meeting, Morrell said that “there are a tremendous amount of problematic ABO outlets throughout the city.” But Ellestad took issue with the lack of evidence cited showing that bars are significantly contributing to violent crime or that their removal would significantly increase safety.
“Again I’m not sure where that figure of ‘a tremendous amount of problematic outlets’ comes from or what that means or what problematic means,” Ellestad said. “There’s no figures at all for what is happening in New Orleans,”
Howie Kaplan, the owner of the Howlin’ Wolf music club and the director of the Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy, told Verite that he was supportive of the effort.
“The vast majority of these places, 99%, are doing it the right way,” Kaplan said. “So any time we can concentrate resources on people who are doing it the wrong way and put public safety at risk, that’s a good thing.”
When pressed on the specifics of the law and the new task force’s ability to unilaterally shut down businesses, Kaplan said that there was an open dialogue between the city and the hospitality industry and that talks would continue.
“Definitely that will be up for discussion and I can’t imagine that this is where it ends,” he said. “I think everything we’re trying to do is well meaning. But the devil’s in the details.”
The resolution would set up a task force made up of representatives from the NOPD, the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, the Department of Safety and Permits and the City Council.
The central aim of the task force, Morrell said, is to leverage ATC’s resources at a time when both the NOPD and the city Department of Safety and Permits are facing personnel shortages.
“This would allow us to also use ATC as an enforcement and investigatory arm,” Morrell said. “When we’re seeing a lot of crime, certainly violent crime, in a certain geographic area, we can concentrate ATC resources to say, can you go see if there’s illegal alcohol sales there or something of the like.”
As an example of the type of business that might get targeted by the task force, Morrell said he often hears about stores that sell marijuana paraphernalia, like rolling papers, to underage kids. He says that because most stores follow the rules and check IDs, teenagers will tend to hang out at the stores that don’t. That, he said, can cause interactions that can lead to violence.
“Let’s say you have two different kids from two different groups that don’t normally cross paths, they’ll cross paths at this location because they know that’s the place to go,” he said.
There are already processes local and state governments can use to pull liquor licenses from establishments that break the law, including through the city’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The task force, however, appears to be different in a couple ways.
To start, the task force could pull licenses not only from establishments that break the law or are declared a public nuisance by a court, but also those that are found to be “complacent in criminal activity surrounding the establishment.” The resolution also makes references to business’ “moral obligations” to promote safety.
“Whose morality? The morality of the people deciding?” Ellestad said. “Maybe the people in charge don’t like hip-hop or bounce clubs, or the people complaining don’t. These are real concerns that seep into the cultural realm.”
Verite asked Morrell what level of responsibility a business has to prevent violence in its vicinity other than following the law.
“It’s an interesting question,” he said. “If you’re a bar along a thoroughfare, and a lot of violence and unfortunate circumstances happen in that thoroughfare, and you are a good partner who’s doing everything possible to make sure your place is a safe place that’s not overserving people, who’s not giving alcohol to underage people, and not making that environment inhospitable, I think you’ll be fine.”
Another way the task force would differ from the current process is that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board holds public hearings that give businesses an opportunity to defend themselves. The task force resolution gives no details about how the task force will make its decisions, whether they will have to justify its decisions to the public or whether businesses can appeal their designation as a “problematic business.”
“It takes it out of the public sphere, and again it creates what seems to be a much more arbitrary way of deciding,” Ellestad said.
more from verite
Help inform our coverage as we build a newsroom for and by the people of New Orleans:
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by answering each question.

domain: news


text:
4 edition of early history of English poor relief. found in the catalog.
by Barnes & Noble
Written in English
|The Physical Object|
|Number of Pages||397|
|LC Control Number||65006306|
34 See King, Peter, ‘ The rights of the poor and the role of the law: the impact of pauper appeals to the summary courts, – ’, in Jones, Peter and King, Steven, eds., Obligation, entitlement and dispute under the English poor laws, – (Cambridge, ), pp. –3, , –1; King, Poverty and Welfare, pp. 31–2 Author: Joseph Harley. The problem of the poor grew in the early modern period as populations rose dramatically and created many extra pressures on the state. In Northern Europe, cities were going through a period of rapid growth and central and local administrations saw considerable expansion. This volume provides an outline of the developments in health care and poor relief in the economically important regions of.
Finally, writings of scholars, patrons, clergy, and bureaucrats offer their particular views on the poor and relief institutions. Larry Frohman?s book, Poor Relief and Welfare in Germany from the Reformation to World War I, examines the second and third of these categories in German history. The history of poverty and poor relief in English history has long been blessed by twin fortunes. Since the time of Sidney and Beatrice Webb, England's finest social historians have provided provocative and sweeping analyses of England's unique poor relief : Susannah Ottaway.
Webb and Webb, English Poor Law History, Part 1, p. ; The Webbs also suggest that the list of Unions formed under the Act provided in the Ninth Annual Report of the Poor Law Commissioners (London, ) is ‘incomplete’, and ‘[n]o general description of the working of these is known to us’ apart from in some incidental descriptions in. Poor Relief and English Economic Development: A Renewed Plea for Comparative History. Peter M. Solar; Pages: ; First Published: 22 January ; First Page; PDF PDF Request permissions; Book Reviews. Book Reviews. Pages: ; First this journal; Published on behalf of the Economic History Society. More from this journal.
world of childrens books.
The Indian wars of the West
general analysis of exclusionary conduct and refusal to deal
Proceedings of the International Workshop on Acoustic Methods for Demersal Species; recommendations for acoustic surveys of the Northern Cod stock, St. Johns, Newfoundland, August 27-30, 1991
states of the former Soviet Union
The indomitable spirit
translation in verse of the mottos of the English nobility and sixteen peers of Scotland in the year 1800
India and preferential trade agreements
Directory of health services in New York City.
Emigration and brain drain
Hearing before the United States Commission on Civil Rights
The superpowers and the challenge of peace in the Middle East
William Pitt and national revival
This study of the early history of English poor relief sheds light on an important aspect of English social care. The treatise details the various changes to the treatment of the poor from the Anglo-Saxon period until the Civil War, as well as comparing English approaches with contemporary practices in Scotland and : Paperback.
Genre/Form: History: Additional Physical Format: Online version: Leonard, E.M. Early history of English poor relief. London: F. Cass, (OCoLC) ISBN: OCLC Number: Description: xviii, pages ; 23 cm: Contents: Contains: The beginning of the secular control of poor relief --The causes of the reorganisation of poor relief --Poor relief in the towns --The privy council and parliament --Review of the general characteristics of public poor relief, --Parliament and the privy council --The.
The early history of English poor relief by Leonard, E. M., of Girton College. Publication date Topics Poor laws -- Great Britain History Publisher Cambridge, Cambridge, University Press Collection robarts; toronto Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Robarts - University of Toronto Language English.
26 Addeddate Pages: The Early History of English Poor Relief. Leonard A History of the English Poor Law, Vol. III. Thomas Mackay. The Early History of English Poor Relief Language: English: LoC Class: HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare: LoC Class: KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland: Subject: Poor laws -- Great Britain -- History Category: Text: EBook-No.
Release Date: Search the history of over billion web pages on the Internet. search Search the Wayback Machine. Featured texts All Books All Texts latest This Just In Smithsonian Libraries FEDLINK (US) Genealogy Lincoln Collection Full text of "The Early History of English Poor Relief".
Download The Early History of English Poor Relief by E. Leonard free now. in the link to download below you will be able to download and get the book The Early History of English Poor Relief by E.
Leonard for free or read it online using the service that the website provides. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Early History of English Poor Relief by E. Leonard (, Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay. Free shipping for many products.
Originally published inLeonard's study of the early history of English poor relief sheds light on an important aspect of English social care.
The treatise details the various changes to the treatment of the poor from the Anglo-Saxon period until the Civil War, as well as comparing English approaches with contemporary practices in Scotland and France.
The author draws heavily on. In English and British history, poor relief refers to government and ecclesiastical action to relieve poverty. Over the centuries, various authorities have needed to decide whose poverty deserves relief and also who should bear the cost of helping the poor.
Alongside ever-changing attitudes towards poverty, many methods have been attempted to. Buy The Early History of English Poor Relief by Leonard, E M. (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.2/5(1). officers during the seventeenth century Throughout the history of English poor relief the law officers of the crown played a vital role in ensuring that l3 Slack, English poor law, ch.
3; Lis and Soly, Poverty and capitalism, p. l4 My conclusions about continental poor relief have been based primarily on the comparative worksFile Size: KB. Poor Relief in England, Marjorie Keniston McIntosh Cambridge, Cambridge University Press,ISBN: ; pp.;Price: £ In a welcome addition to Ashgate's series Women and Gender in Early Modern Europe, Susan Dinan examines how the Daughters of Charity, a confraternity of women religious, made significant contributions to poor relief in the seventeenth d inthe Daughters of Charity exemplified the larger trend of Catholic spiritual renewal that took place in the context of the Author: Mita Choudhury.
‘On the basis of an extraordinary amount of painstaking research on an enormously wide range of manuscript material, both in the national archives and in local record repositories, Marjorie McIntosh's fine new book skilfully reunites the mediaeval and early modern historiographies of poor relief; and convincingly argues that the unjustly Author: Marjorie Keniston McIntosh.
"In Poor Relief in Englandacclaimed historian Marjorie McIntosh offers a magisterial account of the early evolvement of practices that were to become the pillars of the 'mixed economy' of caring for the poor over the course of the entire early modern by: Early American patterns of publicly funded poor relief emerged mainly from the English heritage of early settlers.
The policies and practices of aiding the poor current in England when the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts were shaped primarily by the Elizabethan Poor Laws of andand the Law of Settlement and Removal of some early history of poor relief in england Most modern treatises upon the poor law confine themselves to the period about and subsequent to the Poor Law Amendment Act ofand comparatively little attention has been paid of late to the earlier history of the subject.
The English Poor Laws were a system of poor relief in England and Wales that developed out of the codification of late-medieval and Tudor-era laws in – The system continued until the modern welfare state emerged after the Second World War. English Poor Law legislation can be traced back as far aswhen legislation was passed to deal with the impotent poor, although there were.
The history of England’s statutory relief of the poor has a long and distinguished past.¹ In its fundamental form ofit stated that the worthy poor were to be housed and provided with a weekly pension; poor children and bastards were to be apprenticed; the labouring poor were to be given work; and the wilfully idle, those who according to common perception ‘lick the sweat from the.Editorial team.
General Editors: David Bourget (Western Ontario) David Chalmers (ANU, NYU) Area Editors: David Bourget Gwen Bradford.Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Women and Gender in the Early Modern World: Women and Poor Relief in Seventeenth-Century France: The Early History of the Daughters of Charity by Susan E.
Dinan (, Hardcover) at the best online prices at .

domain: history


text:
Madrid’s Salamanca neighborhood is known for its upscale feel, high-end shopping, and stylish architecture. The area is home to some of the most luxurious shopping streets in the city, including Calle Serrano and Calle Ortega y Gasset. Salamanca is also famous for its sophisticated culinary scene and vibrant nightlife, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Here you can read our ultimate neighborhood guide to Salamanca in Madrid, including top things to do and see, places to eat, drink, shop, stay, and advice on how to best explore.
What to Expect?
Salamanca is a stylish and affluent neighborhood in Madrid, known for its high-end shopping, trendy restaurants, and luxurious accommodations. This upscale area is located to the east of the city center and is bounded by the Paseo de la Castellana to the west, Calle de Alcalá to the south, and Calle de María de Molina to the north.
One of the main attractions of Salamanca is its wide range of designer shops, including the famous Serrano Street, which is often compared to New York’s Fifth Avenue or Paris’s Champs-Elysées.
Here, you can find luxurious brands such as Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier, among many others. The area is also home to the El Corte Inglés department store, where you can find everything from fashion and beauty products to electronics and gourmet food.
Apart from shopping, dining, and partying, there are several attractions to see in Salamanca. One must-visit destination is the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid’s famous bullring. Visitors can take a guided tour of the bullring and learn about the history and tradition of bullfighting in Spain.
Other notable attractions include the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid and the Fundación Juan March, a cultural center that hosts exhibitions and concerts.
Salamanca is considered the shopping hub of Madrid, with high-end boutiques, designer stores, and luxury brands lining the streets. Calle Serrano is a must-visit shopping destination, featuring designer stores such as Gucci, Chanel, and Prada. Other notable shopping streets include Calle Ortega y Gasset, Calle Velázquez, and Calle Goya, where you can find luxury fashion, jewelry, and homeware stores.
Food and Drink
Salamanca is also known for its culinary scene, with numerous high-end restaurants and trendy bars scattered throughout the neighborhood. From traditional Spanish cuisine to international dishes, Salamanca offers a diverse range of culinary experiences.
The area is home to several Michelin-starred restaurants, including Ramón Freixa Madrid, El Club Allard, and La Terraza del Casino. For a more casual dining experience, check out Mercado de la Paz, a bustling food market that sells fresh produce and traditional Spanish dishes.
Some of the best restaurants in the area include La Maruca, serving traditional Cantabrian cuisine; Ten con Ten, with its modern international cuisine; and La Bien Aparecida, specializing in authentic Northern Spanish cuisine.
When it comes to nightlife, Salamanca offers a more sophisticated and upscale experience compared to other areas of Madrid. The neighborhood is home to a number of chic cocktail bars, such as Le Cabrera and Salmon Guru, as well as some of the city’s best rooftop bars, including the Circulo de Bellas Artes and the Hotel Santo Mauro. Salamanca is also home to several nightclubs, such as Gabana and Fortuny, which offer a lively and glamorous atmosphere.
There are several high-end hotels and boutique properties in Salamanca, including the Hotel Villa Magna, the AC Hotel Recoletos, and the Hesperia Madrid Hotel. For a more affordable option, check out the NH Madrid Lagasca or the Leonardo Hotel Madrid City Center.

domain: geography


text:
Good offer for this practically new ultra wide gaming monitor. Opened – never used “This is brand new product, The box may have slight traces of transport or it's been replaced for ”
use code PRICEWINS
- Curved Gaming display (1800R) – The best gameplay immersion.
- UWQHD High Resolution - Game titles will even look better, displaying more details due to the UWQHD resolution.
- 100Hz Refresh Rate – Real smooth gaming.
- With a 3440x1440 resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio, enjoy the latest AAA title games the way it was meant with gorgeous details that span across your entire peripheral view.
- Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light – game even longer and prevent eye strain and fatique.
- 178° wide view angle.
- Free UK delivery

domain: hobby


It's just been reported that an ammo depot, at Camp Al-Saqr, in southern Baghdad (near Dorah) is on fire! The cause of the fire was not immediately known, said Lt. Col, Christopher C. Garver, a military spokesman. Blasts have been going on in the heavily industrial area for at least 30 minutes. The incident began around 10:00pm Baghdad time. There are NO immediate reports of casualties. The military says that all coalition forces and workers have been evacuated from the base.
Explosions from detonating tank and artillery ordnance and small-arms ammunition stored at the site went off for hours afterward. Large flames and smoke rose from the region, and flashes from the blasts and showers of sparks were visible on the horizon visible several kilometers (miles) away in central Baghdad, where the force of the blasts could be felt. The blasts came at time sporadically, at times in rapid succession, lasting into the night.
We hope all is well, but pray for the soldiers at that base. Details are sketchy, so stay tuned to The Sope-Bocks and your favorite news program.
Photo by: FOXNews.com


text:
Rare sterling dot bead necklace with drop
This stylish, hard-to-find necklace is in excellent condition with no issues noted. It is 16” long and weighs 47 grams. It features eight sterling beads that are each 16mm X 8mm plus a center pendant drop that is 1.25” long. A great piece that goes with everything!

domain: design


Blanco is Spanish and it translates to white in English. The new 2016 Toyota GT86 special edition model coming to Europe will be finished in GT White Pearl pearlescent exterior paint with contrasting red and grey body decals.
What else sets GT86 Blanco apart?
On top of that GT White Pearl pearlescent exterior paint a stripe decal runs up from the nose and across the hood and roof. It also gets a matching GT86 twin-stripe along the sills. The door mirrors are finished with grey flashes and the front lip and rear diffuser are edged in red and red and grey flashes to set the car apart from other GT86s. It also gets custom18-inch alloy wheels with a slim 10-spoke design, finished in Anthracite and come embossed with the GT86 name.
Inside, this Special Edition GT86 Blanco features heated leather sport seats and each sports coupe gets a numbered plaque on the center console, recording its place in the special edition production run. Options include a nine-speaker JBL sound system and the Toyota Touch and Go touchscreen-controlled multimedia and navigation package.
Toyota will not touch the drivetrain and its still powered by a Subaru boxer 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine. No special suspension upgrades will be offered.
Like the 2016 Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S U.S. counterparts, the 2016 Toyota GT86 will still be powered by the Subaru 2.0-liter naturally aspirated boxer engine producing 200 horsepower. Toyota says the engine now complies with Euro 6 emissions standards, with no change to its fuel economy and ...read more.
The new 2016 Toyota GT86 Blanco special edition sits at the top of the range and is priced from 28,500 British Pounds. It’s followed by the GT86 Primo, GT86 and GT86 Aero. Customers can begin ordering the new model in the UK starting July 1 with first deliveries starting August 1.


text:
By William Watts, MarketWatch
Be prepared for a long period of volatile but trendless activity in oil futures, said Jeffrey Currie, head commodity analyst at Goldman Sachs, in a television interview.
Currie told CNBC on Monday that he continues to see the bottom end of the range for oil futures at $20 a barrel, which is the level at which oil production begins to close down in a big way in response to cash costs, or operating expenses, he said. The top end of the range is at $40 a barrel, he said.
West Texas Intermediate oil for March delivery (NYM:CLH26) on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell back below $30 a barrel in late electronic trading Monday, giving back much of last week’s rebound.
The bear market is now in the “inflection phase,” Currie told CNBC. In this phase, “real movements in fundamentals create a lot more volatility,” he said.
Right now, the market is running up against tight storage capacity, which has contributed to downside spikes in oil prices, he said.
“We think this is going to be a feature of the market. You just continue to slam against those capacity constraints over the coming months, creating a lot of volatility without any real trend,” he said.


text:
DEA and the Louisiana State Museum Open Powerful New Exhibit
MAR 02 -- The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) traveling museum exhibit, Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause, is coming to the Big Easy at the request of Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu. Installed at the Louisiana State Museum’s Old U.S. Mint Building, the 10,000-square-foot exhibit opens on March 3 and runs through November 24. Target America explores the science behind illegal drug addiction and the myriad costs of illegal drugs—to individuals, American society, and the world.
“It is a privilege to bring DEA’s premier exhibit to one of America’s greatest cities, and to have it displayed in such an historic venue at the heart of New Orleans,” said Michele M. Leonhart, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. “More than 15 million people of all ages have already visited Target America in other cities. Now, the people of the Crescent City will see for themselves how illicit drugs affect all Americans. It will open their eyes to the real story of how drugs are produced; the role of terrorists, traffickers, and gangs in the drug trade; the heartbreak drug addiction causes addicts and their families; and how the brave men and women of DEA are working with our law enforcement partners in every community to stem this cycle of violence and pain.”
Lieutenant Governor Landrieu sought the opportunity to display Target America in New Orleans. “ The national exhibit presented an opportunity to dramatize the impact of drugs in our own neighborhoods,” he said. “The Louisiana State Museum drew on its extensive collection of artifacts and curatorial expertise to produce the locally-themed exhibits. Meanwhile, the museum’s education staff has designed quality programs to reach children and families with a strong prevention message. It’s a great example of how our cultural institutions can address serious social issues and help build healthier communities.”
Despite the fact that the vast majority of Americans are not drug users, the costs to society – estimated at more than $180 billion a year – are paid by the public in many ways, including the cost of lost productivity of users at work, their health care, criminal justice costs, and child welfare costs.
The exhibit provides an important look at how each visitor can work to break the cycle of drug abuse and drug-related violence. It also gives a look at the shadowy world of narco-terrorism and the connections between terrorists and drug traffickers.
“Looking through the eyes of Target America, Louisianans will see the genesis of illegal drugs and how they affect the body, the economy, the environment, and the connection between terrorist organizations that use illegal drug profits to aid and further their evil acts against America and other parts of the world,” said DEA New Orleans Field Division Special Agent-in-Charge Jimmy Fox.
Target America began its national tour in 2002 and comes to New Orleans with a section specific to Louisiana. The “Louisiana Story” looks at prevention, treatment, and law enforcement issues related to drugs in the state, as well as current neuroscience research aimed at understanding and breaking the cycle of drug abuse and addiction.
A coalition of corporate, foundation, and individual sponsors brings Target America to New Orleans. The exhibit was developed in partnership with The DEA Educational Foundation, The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and The Partnership for a Drug Free America. It premiered September 11, 2002 at the DEA Museum in Arlington, Virginia and has since inspired many millions of visitors in Dallas, Omaha, New York City, Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
The Old U.S. Mint is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. There is no charge to visit the Target America exhibit in the building’s West Pavilion. Parking is available in the Farmer’s Market lot on Esplanade Avenue, across from the Old U.S. Mint.
A formal ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by a press conference held by DEA Acting Administrator Leonhart and Lieutenant Governor Landrieu. Also speaking and taking questions will be Fran Harding, Director of CSAP; Dr. Wilson M. Compton, Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse; Bill Alden, President, DEA Museum Foundation; and Sam Rykels, Louisiana State Museum Director.
Location: The Louisiana State Museum Old U.S. Mint Building 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans
Time: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
9:00 AM—The Target America Exhibit will be open for B-Roll footage of the DEA Exhibit and background interviews with experts
10:00 AM—Press conference, including ribbon cutting ceremony, begins
11:30 AM—Media preview of the exhibit concludes
National media should contact DEA Public Affairs at 202-307-7977 for more information.
Louisiana media should contact DEA New Orleans Field Division PIO S/A Roberto Bryan at 504- 840-1360 or Louisiana State Museum Communications Director Arthur Smith at 504-568-6945.
Note: PRESS CREDENTIALS REQUIRED


Traditionalists who fear the FA Cup has lost its magic should feel a bit better by this evening.
Because, for the managers, players and especially the supporters, this cup final matters.
It’s fair to say if a Liverpool or Chelsea fan spots an opponent on fire in a Wembley kebab shop today, urinating on them won’t be an option. Which is why it will be a passionate, stirring occasion.
These enemies have too much recent history between them for it not to be. Critics claim whichever side wins will be merely applying Band Aid to the wounds caused by a dire league season. And they’ll be spot-on.
That’s the point. Both sides badly need an end-of-season deflection away from their woeful points haul.
For two huge clubs who recently slugged it out for European supremacy, to now be sitting comfortably outside the Champions League places, is humiliating.
The Russian and the Bostonians didn’t plough their cash in to English football to stare enviously at the Manchester, north London and Newcastle clubs above them. It’s why lifting English football’s second biggest trophy matters today. Plenty else does, too.
How much will Fernando Torres want to show Kopites they were fools to say he’d lost it, and Raul Meireles to show Kenny Dalglish he was a fool to sell him?
How badly will Roberto Di Matteo want to put a trophy on his CV before filing it to his boss, and John Terry want to lift a cup as captain, to erase the shame of being banned from Munich?
And how much is Dalglish aching to win? For a club that has always said the league table never lies, this season has been unpalatable.
At Anfield, the results have been unrecognisable to all but fans of pensionable age. Kenny knows that if he beats Chelsea to do a domestic double the league position can be viewed as the downside of a team in transition.
And he knows how to do it, having never lost against them in 13 games as Liverpool manager, and won twice at Stamford Bridge this season.
But he also knows that if Liverpool lose, his comeback season reeks of failure. Which is why he, more than anyone inside Wembley, will be desperate to leave with the cup. And I think he will.
The bookies are backing Di Matteo’s superior squad to come out on top, but there are other factors that may sway it. Chelsea’s tired legs after a gruelling run of games, Liverpool’s excellent cup form, which has seen them win 11and draw one of their 12 ties this season, Steve Clarke’s inside knowledge, and most important of all, the fear factor.
Dalglish will leave players he has over-protected to an astonishing degree, in no doubt that losing today is not a good career move.
Chelsea have an insurance policy against defeat called a Champions League final in a fortnight. Liverpool have none. Lose and they are failures.
Fear of that, plus Luis Suarez, can edge it for them.
FA attitude is tout of order
As is tradition, 40,000 of today’s FA Cup Final tickets did not go to the fans of either finalist.
Yet come kick-off time, Wembley will be virtually split between red and blue. Anyone wondering how this miracle occurs was given an insight during the recent FA Cup semi-finals.
Janie Frampton, the FA’s national referee manager for education and training, offered her two tickets for the Everton-Liverpool game to BA staff member, Brian Yip, in return for her and three women refs being upgraded on a flight back to London from Dallas.
Instead of taking the bribe, Yip reported her. That was three weeks ago. Yet despite this senior FA official being outed as a ticket tout, she hasn’t been sacked.
Maybe they don’t think it’s that serious. Maybe they see ticket touting as a perk enjoyed by their “football family”.
Maybe it’s time we had a new FA Cup Final tradition. Fans of both sides doing the Poznan while the FA’s guest of honour greets the teams.
Turning their back on the Soho Square mafia to show the world what they think of this shameful, sleazy treatment they dish out to fans.
Manchester City really are the golden boys
I heard a few experts decide that Manchester City won Monday’s game because they showed more mettle (ie spirit) than United.
Which is nearly right. As Fergie twists the Glazers’ arms for a budget to rival his neighbours, Mancini just carries on playing Fantasy Football with an unlimited budget.
It means he can steal Fergie’s top targets (last summer it was Samir Nasri, this time it could be Eden Hazard) with ease, simply by asking them to name their wage.
Take Yaya Toure, who was magnificent on Monday, doing something no-one has achieved this year. Play Paul Scholes off the park.
City lured him with the offer of gold (in £220,000 weekly instalments) Fergie lured Scholes back with silver words. If City go on to win the League it won’t be because they’ve showed more mettle than United.
Just that they can show a more precious metal.
Tony Pulis should take a leaf out of Delio Rossi's book
Heart-warming story of the season has to be Fiorentina boss Delio Rossi throwing punches at Adem Ljajic for sarcastically applauding his decision to substitute him.
After the game Rossi was sacked. Presumably for not making enough punches land on the midfielder.
It’s an increasingly ugly sight watching players belittle their boss over substitutions. Stoke’s Cameron Jerome even moaned this week after he was brought ON as a sub, claiming he shouldn’t have been on the bench in the first place, and accusing Tony Pulis of not giving him “a fair crack of the whip”. Maybe he should.
Why not start him tomorrow at QPR, Tony. Then bring him off, and if he does a Ljajic by sarcastically applauding you, give him what he wants. A crack of the whip. On his over-paid jacksy.
Unlike Rossi, you can’t be sacked because the whinging little git requested it.
Finally Hansen's chance to take the Papiss out of Fergie
It was August 1995 when Alan Hansen famously told Manchester United, after a 3-1 defeat by Aston Villa, that “you can’t win anything with kids.”
That summer, Alex Ferguson had flogged Paul Ince, Mark Hughes and Andrei Kanchelskis and blooded Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Nicky Butt and Gary Neville.
Nine months later, United picked up a league and cup double – and Hansen was mercilessly mocked by Fergie and Gary Neville. For the next 17 years.
I don’t want to write your Match of The Day script for you, Alan, but maybe you should point out how easy it is to talk through your backside. By mentioning these quotes:
“The thing is, what can you get in January? I have said this all the time.” Alex Ferguson, January 6, 2012.
“I’ve never seen a player come in January, sign for big money and settle before the start of next season.” Gary Neville, January 26, 2012. Before throwing in these two words: Papiss Cisse. Then sitting back with your best smug grin.
Ironically, though, Fergie could be grinning too.
As one of those players not worth looking at in January scores the goals tomorrow that gift him the title.
The Special Scottish one?
So Jose Mourinho has now won an astonishing fourth league title in four different countries – England, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Rumour has it he’s after a “challenging project” in a fifth country, but doesn’t fancy France or Germany. That leaves just one destination: Scotland. Well can you think of a more challenging prospect than Rangers?
The Sun will set on Hodgson
The madhouse that was Mike Ashley’s Newcastle a point off third place going into the final week of the season.
Roberto Di Matteo, not Fabio Capello, the Italian who leads an English team to central Europe for a major European football event in 2012.
Roy Hodgson, who stood on the Anfield touchline rubbing his eyes like a Duracell hamster, a mere 16 months ago, England manager.
Proof that nobody can predict events in football. Except this one.
When England bow out before the semi-finals this summer, the newspaper which is already ridiculing Hodgson on its front page will liken him to a vegetable and lead a vicious campaign to get him sacked. All for having the audacity to take a job they decided should go to their very own cheeky chappie, Harry Redknapp.
Makes you so very proud to be English.


text:
The biggest problem that people have with cryptocurrency is that they don’t think that there’s anything backing most coins.
And when you can’t really use coins to make everyday purchases, it can be hard to see what the value of them truly is.
But what if something could change all of that?
STACK allows you to use crypto for contactless payments that are completed instantly at the point of sale.
The STK token is the coin behind the technology that makes it all possible.
Does that mean it’s the next 50x coin?
To find out, we’re going to talk about STK’s potential and whether or not it’s undervalued. Let’s dive into the dirty details of what the STK token is first.
Most transactions when shopping or banking go through several different payment rails.
For example, credit card companies enable banks to transmit money to one another securely and quickly.
But one of the biggest issues with cryptocurrency is that it can’t really be used to complete purchases in the same way.
The STK token is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum blockchain created to allow users to do just that.
With STK, you can use cryptocurrency to pay for things using your phone, just like Apple pay.
There is a huge lack of merchant acceptance of cryptocurrency. But with the STK token, you can pay with your cryptocurrency wallet at over 39 million merchants in 200 countries.
This is all made possible thanks to the STACK wallet, which can be used to send money or pay for goods and services.
STACK is a universally accessible personal finance platform designed as an alternative to traditional banking.
The team behind STACK believes that using your own money should be free.
On the platform, you can store nearly every kind of currency, access it, and transact with it from anywhere right from your smartphone.
The STK token allows for users to complete instant cryptocurrency payments, making it easy to integrate crypto into your everyday life.
In December of 2017, the STK token generation event was completed, and the hard cap of $17 million was reached.
In January of 2018, tokens from the event were distributed.
By November of 2018, the U.S. beta launch of the platform will take place, making STACK the first crypto pay service in North America.
STK is also a part of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) – the world’s biggest open source blockchain initiative.
By integrating STK tokens into the STACK digital wallet, users will be able to use any currency for any point of sale from any location.
And payments will be completed in real-time. Rather than writing each payment transaction to the blockchain, STACK creates State Channels between the platform and the customer.
Channels guarantee real-time transactions. Once completed, transactions will be funded via STK’s liquidity pool so that they are completed instantly.
This functionality can only be used by STK token holders, which is used to pay for the operating cost of setting up and maintaining the State Channel.
Each STACK account user will also receive a STACK card. This is a prepaid card that accompanies the STACK wallet but isn’t required to make a purchase.
Since STK token prices change regularly, the price per transaction is calculated in the same way gasoline prices are calculated and determined.
Here’s a breakdown of the use of STK funds from the token generation event:
At the time of the event, 275 million tokens were available for sale out of a 500 million total supply.
STK’s use of funds is as follows:
Any unsold tokens from the token generation event would have been burned. However, all available tokens were sold.
Remaining tokens are reserved for the liquidity pool, referrals, and bounty programs.
Now that you know what STACK and STK tokens are, you might be wondering if the tokens have the potential to be a good money maker.
Although the possibilities of cryptocurrency are endless, it hasn’t been accepted as a personal finance tool.
Once cryptocurrency finds a home as a part of everyday commerce, it will be adopted by the mass market and become even more valuable.
At the end of 2017, consumer spending hit $13.6 trillion, which attributes to 69% of the U.S. economy.
And cryptocurrencies make up a huge chunk of the world’s money. All cryptocurrencies are worth at least $100 billion.
National or local currencies are used to pay for everything from a daily Starbucks run to major purchases.
But what if you could pay for your cup of joe with Bitcoin or Ethereum? How much would the value of crypto increase? Probably a lot.
STACK isn’t developing it’s platform on their own, either. They have a huge network of well-known partners, including leading investment and blockchain technology experts.
State Channels help to make off-chain transactions just as secure as on-chain purchases, which is huge.
State Channels let STACK conduct blockchain interactions like they’re on-chain, but only two or more users exchange information with one another.
This makes the speed of transactions so high.
Once a user purchases something, they send STK tokens to STACK in exchange for the platform using their liquidity pool to make a fiat purchase.
This is not only effective and more secure than traditional purchase methods, but it’s also more cost-effective.
So how does this all work, you may ask? It’s a five-step process.
1. Creating a State Channel: The user loads STK tokens into the STACK mobile wallet, which authorizes the creation of a State Channel with the platform.
The user’s device and STACK both receive a copy of the current state of the channel. The creation of this channel is made possible with an on-chain operation.
2. Conducting Transactions and State Changes: Once a user begins a point of sale transaction on STACK, they’ll be able to view a visual showing the value of the transaction.
A mobile tap-to-pay functionality is built into the STACK app, even in its BETA form.
The equivalent amount of crypto will be sent to the STK platform, which will almost immediately receive the signed transaction.
Then, the platform counter-signs and stores a copy off-chain and authorizes its local currency account to pay the purchase through the global payment network rails.
Since this happens off-chain, there’s no delay.
3. Keeping Funds Ready: As long as the State Channel is open, there won’t be any fees for conducting transactions between STK and the user.
There is also no fee to keep the channel open.
4. Withdrawing Funds: If the user wants to withdraw a portion of (or all of) their STK token in the channel that hasn’t been sent to STK, they can simply sign and publish a withdrawal request.
This requires an on-chain operation.
5. Closing: To close a State Channel, one party must sign and publish a close request to it.
Once this is completed, either party can submit their most recent transactions, which will decide the final state of the channel.
This sophisticated technology has the potential boost the value of cryptocurrency by a landslide. But it’s currently undervalued, which could be good news for those looking to buy.
Right now, STK tokens are worth approximately $0.044935 each. That’s dangerously cheap.
Unlike other cryptocurrency payment services, STACK also provides alternative financial services in local currencies.
Only STACK offers a global payment rail, a mobile tap-to-pay feature, and millions of partnered merchants worldwide.
So why is it so cheap to buy STK in comparison to most other cryptocurrencies?
For starters, it’s only listed on a few exchanges. So it isn’t as readily available as some other coins.
The platform also seems to have a pretty small community following. The STK Token reddit page only has about 1,065 readers.
And STK’s Telegram page only has 7,666 members.
Other altcoins have a much larger following. For example, Ripple (XRP) has more than 61,000 Telegram members.
As STK picks up more recognition and the STACK app is released in the US, prices are bound to increase. Now is the time to invest in STK if you’re interested in this coin.
Some people don’t see the point in crypto if it can’t be used for everyday purchases.
But that is going to change with STACK wallet and the STK token. The STK token allows for STACK users to make contactless, instant transactions.
If everyone could use digital coins for making daily transactions, more people would buy in. When more people buy in, the value of current coin holders will skyrocket.
The STACK wallet has promise to become the crypto version of Apple Pay.
The folks at STACK have partnered with huge blockchain and investment companies to develop their software, so it’s sure to be high quality and secure.
The STK token is currently undervalued due to low publicity and lack of presence across large exchanges.
That means that it’s a great time to buy STK tokens, whether you want to invest for long-term holding or flip them.
But you’ll have to do your own research. Do you think that the STK token is something that should be on every trader’s radar?

domain: finance


text:
AUDIO BOOK: State of Horror: Illinois
RELEASE: February 2015
TODAY’S AUTHOR FEATURE: Claire C. Riley
STORY: “Out Come the Wolves”
Charon Coin Press: What do you think about your story being translated into an audio format?
Claire C. Riley: It’s great. I personally love audiobooks, I think that they bring a whole new element to a story. I’ve listened to some of the samples and loved what I’ve heard so far.
CCP: What aspect of your story do you feel is enhanced by being heard as opposed to read?
CR: I think everything is enhanced in audiobooks, both good and bad, but Jack Wallen is an awesome narrator, and he brings a lot of great depth to the characters that he gives a voice too.
He narrated one of my novellas (Odium Origins A Dead Saga Novella Part One) and I fell in love with his voice there, so when I heard he was doing this series I was more than happy.
He also has a brilliant eerie quality to his tone which sets the tone for any horror story perfectly. Personally, I can’t wait to listen to my characters come to life.
CCP: What books have most influenced your life?
CR: Bram Stokers Dracula was one of the first horror books I ever read. I fell in love with the mix of romance and horror and it’s tainted my innocent soul ever since. Over the years I’ve read many books, but there’s only ever been a handful that have really stayed with me. The Stand by Stephen King, The Road by Cormac Mccarthy and I Am Legend by Richard Matheson have all played their parts in my love of words. But that’s the very short list.
CCP: Do you have a favorite monster/horror character?
CR: Vampires are actually one of my favorites J The Lost Boys with Keiffer Sutherland used to be a favorite film. That mix of darkness and humor with an edge of romance has me addicted.
CCP: What do you see as the perfect setting for listening to State of Horror: Illinois?
CR: Wherever you feel comfortable screaming out loud…
Do you want to hear more? Pick up your copy of State of Horror: Illinois today on audio book at Audibles, Amazon, and iTunes. Our thanks go out to today’s feature author, Claire C. Riley taking some time to discuss the stories with us. Join us tomorrow as we get a behind the scenes view from another State of Horror: Illinois author.

domain: artistic


text:
As we celebrate our 4th #Nerdyversary, I have been reflecting on the joys and privilege of writing and working with Those Nerdy Girls.
I have met many incredible women scientists and clinicians, learned a ridiculous amount, and shared my love for science and medicine with each of you. But I also got to work through my fear, sadness, and uncertainty that consumed my life as a family physician navigating the pandemic. It was a heartbreaking and terrifying time, steeped with fear that I would get sick or spread the illness to someone I cared deeply about. I changed my hospital scrubs in my backyard to avoid bringing in any virus, washed my hands so many times they were raw and cracking, and made do with makeshift personal protective equipment. I had patients die and witnessed so much suffering. It is a feeling that will stick with me forever. But through all of it, I had our community with Those Nerdy Girls to bring science forward, share our experiences, find calm in the chaos, and enjoy a little humor along the way.
In the spirit of our 4th Nerdyversary, I wanted to share a post that was especially meaningful to me. In December of 2020, I received my first COVID-19 vaccine. It was a momentous occasion. In that post, I talked about how scared and tired I was from caring for patients in the hospital and clinic throughout the first year of the pandemic, my trust in the vaccine safety system, and my hope and joy at receiving that first vaccine. I remember crying and texting with my colleagues pictures of our Band-Aids and the overwhelming sense of relief and optimism we were feeling. It had been a very long time since I had felt optimism.
I’m not going to lie; I was a little worried about sharing that post! I was nervous about backlash from people with fear and anger around the vaccine. There was already so much mis- and disinformation surrounding the mRNA COVID-19 shot. I didn’t know if I had the emotional energy to handle any negativity that might get flung my way. But instead, I was flooded with messages of love, support, and kindness. I was stunned and moved by our community’s generosity of spirit. I continue to feel this every day as I watch us grow, expand our science communication, and build a community informed by science and bonded by compassion. I have rarely felt prouder to be a part of something than I am to be a Nerdy Girl.
If you would like to read my original post, you can find it here.
And, finally, to each of you: Thank you for being a part of this and sharing this adventure with us. Happy Nerdyversary!
Stay safe. Stay well. And Thank You!
Sarah Coles, MD
A Nerdy Girl

domain: medical


LeToya הורדת שירים ישירה
LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11, 1981), known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She was a founding member of the R&B female group Destiny's Child, with whom she won two Grammy Awards and released many successful commercial recordings. After signing a record deal with Capitol Records, she pursued a successful solo career. Her solo debut album, LeToya (2006), topped the US Billboard 200 albums chart in July 2006 and was certified platinum by the RIAA in December 2006.
אמנים דומים Kelly Rowland, Monica, Nivea, Teairra Marí, Ashanti


text:
Criminal Case Mod is the best-modified crime investigating game developed for Androids. Enjoy the interesting gameplay and bring all the killers to justice. Find the clues against the thief and set an equal government. On this page, I have given a link to download its latest version.
V 2.28 has added a multiplayer mode in the Criminal Case Mod APK. Examine the clues and also add justice in the for the innocent citizens. Playing the game is an interesting thing but it adds more fun when you do it with your friends. Enjoy Multiplayer mod in the Criminal Case Mod APK.
Without making whiles, go below and download Criminal Case Mod Apk now.
Download Criminal Case Mod APK
As you know the policies of Google Play Store don’t allow the mods due to copyright content so, the criminal case mod apk is not available on your desired app store. Tap the given blue button and download the apk file now.
In the Criminal Case, Mod APK gamers find the latest technology to find clues against the killers. Use hidden blood spry and also find the fingerprints using the laser.
Criminal Case Mod APK Details
Here is the table holding a few technical aspects of criminal Case Mod APK and I think you should go through once before leaving the page.
|Criminal Case Mod APK|
|App Size||65.1 M|

domain: entertainment


text:
This Friday sees the release of David Robert Mitchell's hotly buzzed horror film "It Follows" (review here, some spoilers), a fun, stylish fusion of down-and-dirty genre horror with arthouse aesthetics. But it's not only visually sumptuous —a significant part of its atmosphere is down to its fantastic score, which is used lavishly and loudly throughout: a heavily John Carpenter-inspired roiling mass of disquieting atonal blares and drones from Distasterpeace's Rich Vreeland (check out three exclusive tracks).
In fact, it feels like the fine art of the horror score (and is there any film genre more reliant on evocative soundscapes than horror?) is rallying for a comeback after its heyday in the '70s and '80s. Recent films like "You're Next," "Berberian Sound Studio," "The Conjuring," "Room 237" and "Maniac" have each boasted terrific original music, so we thought we'd ride that zeitgeist and take a look and a listen back at the some of the all-time great horror scores.
Marshalling a list of fewer than a hundred scores was always going to be a task (check out the honorable mentions section for further suggestions), and so we decided to make sure the choices below were original compositions for the films. Hence the non-appearance of such iconic soundtracks as "The Exorcist" (its soundtrack, including its iconic theme Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells," was reportedly a fairly late addition after William Friedkin was unhappy with Lalo Schifrin's score), as well as "The Shining," which while featuring some original music, notably Wendy Carlos' electronic take on Berlioz, is largely composed of found classical and jazz tracks, albeit arranged with such precision that it's possible Music Editor Gordon Stainforth deserves his own spot here.
And finally, we've also tried to hew as closely as possible to straight-up horror as opposed to thriller or mystery territory (the lines between those idioms we can and do argue about till the cows come home), which is why John Williams' all-time "Jaws" theme tune and films of that ilk are not here. So here are twenty amazing horror scores from years past: hopefully you'll find some old favorites but also a couple of new suggestions with which to scare your ears.
Krzysztof Komeda —"Rosemary's Baby" (1968)
La-la-la-la-laah... After the chilling psych-horror of "Repulsion" and the impish, spoofy horror of "The Fearless Vampire Killers," Roman Polanski struck a near-perfect balance between those funny/macabre impulses with "Rosemary's Baby," a deeply unnerving, devilishly insidious creepfest set off by its twist of sly black comedy. If it's the tension between horror and absurdity that gives the film its unique flavor, it's a tension that is carried over into the soundtrack, in which Polish film music composer and jazz pianist Krzysztof Komeda melds fright-film cliches with eerie lullabies and jazzy late '60s sunshine-pop moments. The counterpoint is arch and amusing, yet the nonsensical juxtaposition heightens the film's uncanniness, a trick Polanski would pull off in a more traditional manner with Philippe Sarde's great score for "The Tenant." But it's Komeda's arrangements of Mia Farrow's voice cooing those faux-soothing babyish motifs here that remain a touchstone for Polanski and for the horror genre in general.
Ennio Morricone — "Exorcist II: The Heretic" (1977)
Demonized (!) by many upon initial release, perhaps inevitably a few defenders have rowed to "Exorcist II"'s defense since, notably Martin Scorsese, who claimed it thematically surpassed the original and then faintly praised: "maybe [John] Boorman failed to execute the material, but the movie still deserved better than it got." But even if it isn't "the worst film ever made," Boorman's foolhardy attempt to take a canonized classic in a new, metaphysical direction is still a pretty unholy mess. And yet one element of the change-up is very worthy: Morricone's tribal drums and bass gumbo deserves credit not just for the music itself but also for the sheer balls it took to not emulate the first film's already iconic 'Tubular' Bells' theme tune in any way. We are always surprised that a modern filmmaker hasn't found the desire to reintroduce the world to the rocking "Magic and Ecstasy," which with its whipcracks, prog-rock bass and child choir, sounds like Satan's surfing mix.
Claudio Simonetti - “Demons” (1985)
Produced and co-written by Dario Argento and the most notable directorial effort of Lamberto Bava, son of horror maestro Mario, “Demons” is a Berlin-set gorefest about an ancient mask that causes a demon outbreak in a Berlin cinema (and eventually the city as a whole). Much of the 1985 film’s absurd chaos is scored with irony-free hair metal of the period from the likes of Accept, Motley Crue and The Scorpions, which somehow feels appropriate given the motorcycle and samurai and sword-tastic action sequences. But the original music, composed by former Goblin member Claudio Simonetti and which mostly bookends the film, is terrific fun: it's a none-more-eighties ear-worm pavement-thumper, like Harold Faltermeyer covering “Thriller” (and borrowing liberally from Edward Greig’s “In The Hall Of The Mountain King”). The film runs out of steam fairly quickly even as it tries to ramp up the splatter, but Simonetti’s score at least sends you out on something of a high.
John Carpenter — "Halloween" (1978)
If anyone bestrides this list like a colossus, it has to be Carpenter — his films appear multiple times and "It Follows" wears its Carpenter influence like a badge of pride. His music for "Halloween"is one of the most brilliant horror scores, because it's among the simplest, to the point of simplistic, and therefore feels like the irreducible element that underlies a whole lot of what came after. Including, for example, the very different, far lusher, more rounded (and arguably even better, if less catchy) score he did with Alan Howarth for "Halloween III: Season of the Witch.""I can play just about any keyboard, but I can't read or write a note," said Carpenter, who showed his Casio mastery in the majority of his work but lucking out here with an iconically spartan 10/8 progression that feels like the aural definition of "look behind you!"


text:
Not everyday is going to be an ultra productive day. As I fought through this afternoon, I found myself worrying about not getting enough accomplished; and that what I was accomplishing might not be the most important. Thank you ADHD, but I kept moving forward, doing things a little bit at a time, and taking a break when and if I needed one.
Then it dawned on me, that just by sitting down and working on something caused this to actually be a productive day. I marked things off my to-do list and started to feel better about my day.
That’s when I realized that I was being productive, and that every day does not have to be a “perfect day” for me to feel good about it, and myself.
So rejoice in your ability to just move forward and give yourself the compassion that you always give to everyone else.
I ran across these statements when I was reading an article on the Psychcentral.com website “Realize That Motivation is Needless” and “Do it Because You Can” are great ways to get past the ADHD boundary of starting a task.
Do something because you “can”, not because you have to; so many times it is the getting started that causes my issue. But once I start I can keep going. So drop the feeling of “life says I have to do this” and just do it because you can.
See the full article at [Psychcentral]
When I make the effort, and it can be an effort, to get myself to the gym and exercise for just 30 minutes, it makes a tremendous difference in my attitude and my ability to get things done.
I have found that exercising in the morning works best for me, but find a time that works best for you. Afternoons have always been my most productive time, so doing some cardio exercises in the morning helps give me more focus in the afternoon.
According to WebMD, when you exercise, your brain releases chemicals called neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which helps with attention and clear thinking. People with ADHD often have less dopamine then usual in their brain.
Fitness can have the following benefits for adults with ADHD:
Are you always late to work? Are you so distractible that you have trouble completing projects on time, or do you get bogged down for hours on some minor task? Maybe you can't find your phone under the mountain of paperwork on your desk.
From time to time, everyone confronts such things on the job and could use a little career advice. But for adults with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD), staying on top of details at work is an endless struggle — one that brings conflict with managers, missed promotions, and a stalled career.
On average, studies suggest, college graduates with ADD earn $4,300 less per year than their peers who don't have ADD. People with ADD change jobs frequently — often impulsively — and are more likely to be fired, to miss work, and to have troubled relationships with co-workers. It doesn't have to be that way: Adults with ADD frequently excel in the workplace, once they adapt to their disability and develop coping skills.
More at [ADDitude]
The symptoms of ADHD create special challenges for the adult in the workplace, just as they do for the child in school. To date, very little research has been conducted that provides adults with ADHD empirically-based approaches to understanding and coping with workplace issues. Until scientifically-based guidelines are available, it may prove useful to follow the procedures commonly used by career counselors to guide individuals in selecting a job and coping with ADHD on the job. This sheet will:
books on the reference list.
Learn more at [National Resource Center on ADHD]
Executive Function (EF) refers to brain functions that activate, organize, integrate and manage other functions. It enables individuals to account for short and long term consequences of their actions and to plan for those results. It also allows individuals to make real time evaluations of their actions, and make necessary adjustments if those actions are not achieving the desired result.
There are differing models of executive function put forth by different researchers, but the above statements cover the basics that are common to most. Two of the major ADHD researchers involved in studying EF are Russell Barkley, PhD, and Tom Brown, PhD.
See how Barkley and Brown break down EF [National Resource Center on ADHD]
I found this excerpt and just wanted to share.
I need to remember what it says!
Everybody makes mistakes at one time or another, it’s a fact of life. And if you think about it, why should you expect anything different? Where is that written contract you signed before birth promising that you’d never fail, and that your life would go absolutely the way you want it to?
Uh, excuse me. There must be some error.
I signed up for the “everything will go swimmingly until the day I die” plan.
Can I speak to the management?
It’s absurd, and yet most of us act as if something has gone terribly awry when we fall down or life takes an unwanted or unexpected turn.
-----Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind
For each new commitment you make, give up an old one. If you agree to coach your child’s little league team, give up the school fund-raising committee. ADDers tend to spread themselves too thin, which leads to our old friend, the overwhelmed feeling.
ADDers can spend days agonizing over descisions that others make in minutes. Speed the process by setting a time frame or a time budget cap. If you're choosing a new mattress, for example, set a deadline, and make the best choice you can by that date. If you're deciding which new cell phone to buy, pick a price cap and ignore more costly phones.
Always identify the most important factor to consider in making any descision, whether it's price, convenience, aesthetics, practicality, or something else. Focus solely on that factor when considering your decision.

domain: psychology


text:
- Jan 15, 2010 1:05 AM The new blog to follow
- Sep 23, 2009 4:15 AM Have you gotten tattooed at Traditional Ink? Help us out!
- Sep 16, 2009 8:09 PM New location! Come out and see us...
TRADITIONAL INK is an old-school tattoo parlor in the best sense of the term.
Our artists provide solid, clean, custom tattoo work in the sanctuary of a old school studio decorated with original flash and memorabilia from legendary tattooers, located in the heart of Hollywood. TRADITIONAL INK is a singular tattoo experience. Check out our artists
( Brandyn Feldman )
( Dave Archer )
( Lea Vendetta )
( Matt Miller )
( Shane Tyner )
Who I'd like to meet:
Serious tattoo art collectors of all types.
Please contact us @ (818) 720-2550 if you want to schedule an appointment.
See you soon, for your next tattoo!..
- Status: Single
- Here for: Networking, Friends
- Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Occupation: Tattooer
- Downtown, Los Angeles, CA US
- 818 720 2550


text:
PXG Pro Nicolas Echavarria Clinches His First Victory & Ties Tournament Scoring Record at -21
Scottsdale, AZ (March 6, 2023) – PXG PGA TOUR Professional Nicolas Echavarria takes home his first PGA TOUR victory at the Puerto Rico Open. Closing out the week at 21-under tied for the tournament scoring record set in 2014, Echavarria finished two-strokes ahead of the competition to secure his spot at the top of the leaderboard.
“Nico is one heck of a player, and we are proud to count him among our PXG Troops,” PXG founder and CEO Bob Parsons stated. “He demonstrated great focus throughout the weekend to maintain his lead, which certainly paid off. Kaboom baby!”
“My PXG Irons have been amazing all year,” Echavarria shared following his win. “My distance control is outstanding, and the spin rates are so consistent. They allow me to flight the ball in the wind and that was huge for me this week!”
What’s In Nico Echavarria’s Bag:
A global golf research and development powerhouse, PXG is dedicated to creating the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel. To learn more about PXG, its lineup of tour professionals, or to schedule a custom golf club fitting, visit www.PXG.com.
ABOUT PARSONS XTREME GOLF
Founded by entrepreneur and self-proclaimed golf nut Bob Parsons, PXG embodies his belief that every new product – from golf clubs to sport fashion apparel – should be markedly better. Every innovation should noticeably improve your performance. And every moment of impact should elevate your enjoyment.
Today, PXG offers a complete lineup of right- and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters, as well as high-performance, sport fashion apparel, and accessories.
PXG’s professional staff includes Joel Dahmen, Zach Johnson, Mason Andersen, Paul Barjon, Eric Cole, Kevin Dougherty, Nicolas Echavarria, Clay Feagler, Michael Gligic, Bo Hoag, Michael Johnson, Jake Knapp, KK Limbhaust, David Lipsky, Luke List, Ryan McCormick, Henrik Norlander, Augusto Nunez, Seth Reeves, Shad Tuten, Dylan Wu, Celine Boutier, Austin Ernst, Mina Harigae, Yu-Sang Hou, Megan Khang, Christina Kim, Gina Kim, Katherine Kirk, Brittany Lang, Gerina Mendoza, Jennifer Song, Linnea Strom, and Ellinor Sudow.

domain: sports


The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday hosted its annual Diwali get-together for mediapersons. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party chief Amit Shah, some Union ministers and BJP spokespersons attended the event, as did hundreds of journalists. As the Prime Minister entered the pavilion erected for the event at the BJP’s national headquarters on New Delhi’s Ashoka Road, Union ministers and party leaders queued up to welcome him with a red rose and a book in hand. In June, the PM had urged people to “give a book instead of a bouquet as a greeting” and had said there is no joy greater than reading and no strength greater than knowledge.
Subsequently in July, the Ministry of Home Affairs had state governments ensure that the PM was not offered any bouquets during his visit — at best a flower with a khadi handkerchief or a book could be presented. The BJP communications prepared likewise, and arranged books on history to be gifted to the PM. At the event on Saturday, Modi ignored the ministers and party leaders who had queued up and headed straight to the dais.


text:
17 Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas to do in Chicago & Northwest Suburbs
Whether you are planning a relaxed evening indoors or an evening out, be prepared to fall in love all over again in the heart of the Midwest. Here are a few ideas to get you in the mood to start planning your romantic Valentine’s Day in Chicago.
Christkindl Market in Chicago
The winter markets in Europe are a unique experience. The music, the lights, and mulled wine bring in guests from all over the world, myself included. Four years ago, I strolled through the streets of Berlin in the German Christmas market near the city center. It was magical. I had never experienced anything similar to…
5 Places You Need To Visit When In Downtown Chicago,IL
There is not a lot of time to see everything when you visit a new city. Here are some free things to check out in Chicago. 1.) The Union/Train Station Taking the metro is a great way to feel like a local. Most of the other people taking the train with me were wearing business…


text:
On May 30, leaders from BJC HealthCare, Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM), the hospital medical staff, Creve Coeur city officials, and the project team gathered to ceremonially break ground for the new Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. The replacement hospital is scheduled to open in 2019.
Left to right, Kelvin Westbrook, BJC Board chair; James Crane, MD, CEO Faculty Practice Plan; David Perlmutter, MD, dean, Washington University School of Medicine; C.B. Boswell, MD, chief of staff, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; Trish Lollo, president, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; Yoany Finetti, chief nursing officer, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; Steve Lipstein, BJC CEO; Bob Cannon, Barnes-Jewish Hospital president; Craig Schnuck, Barnes-Jewish Hospital Board chair; and Barry Glantz, Creve Coeur mayor; officially break ground at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.
Creve Coeur Mayor Barry Glantz.
Members of the Signorelli family, including Mark Signorelli, Terry Signorelli, Theresa (Signorelli) Callahan and Dan Signorelli talk with Dr. Alan Londe at the groundbreaking.
Left to right, Diane Glen, assistant administrator; Norma Fishbein, director of surgical services, Yoany Finetti, chief nursing officer; Donna Ware, executive director, BJC planning and design; Trish Lollo, and Stacy Arney, director of human resources, patient engagement and support services.
C.B. Boswell, MD, chief of medical staff, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.
Dr. David Perlmutter, Washington University School of Medicine dean.
Left to right, Trish Lollo, president, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; Steve Lipstein, CEO of BJC Health Care.
Left to right, Dr. CB Boswell, Dr. Eagon, Dr. Alan Londe, Dr. Jim Crane and Dr. Rick Tao.
The event signified the start of construction on the replacement hospital and celebrated the future of medicine in Creve Coeur. “Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is a major component of our thriving medical sector and we are glad that through this new facility Creve Coeur residents and those in the entire St. Louis region will have access to leading edge health care for so many years to come, ” said Creve Coeur mayor, Barry Glantz.
Trish Lollo, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital president, recognized the continuation of caring for the community envisioned by the Signorelli family, who attended the groundbreaking, when they opened Faith Hospital in Creve Coeur in 1969. “In 1989, the former Barnes Hospital purchased Faith Hospital and our organization was entrusted the responsibility to continue the mission of improving the health in our community and delivering the highest quality care to patients,” she said.
“This new hospital is so much more than bricks and mortar and modern equipment,” Lollo said. “Buildings allow us to do what we do, but it is the people inside who make us extraordinary. “Our employees, physicians and leaders are our foundation. Each play a vital role within our walls and the new hospital will further enable our team to achieve our goals of providing excellent care and advancing medicine for our patients.”
C.B. Boswell, MD, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital chief of medical staff, has been providing care on the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital campus for 16 years. “We all know patients have a choice when seeking medical and surgical services, and this hospital is located in one of the most competitive areas for health care in St. Louis,” he said “But while we are surrounded by hospitals with 500+ beds, our size is one of our biggest assets. Patients choose this hospital because they know we provide high quality care and they have access to world-class physicians in an intimate community setting.”
David Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of Washington University School of Medicine, shared that the new hospital will strengthen and enhance that connection of providing world-class medicine. Washington University has been a long-time partner in care with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and over the years has expanded their presence on the campus with the Siteman Cancer Center, emergency medicine, bariatric services, imaging and orthopedics.
“Each of our hospitals has the opportunity to be the best in the world at something,” said Steve Lipstein, CEO of BJC HealthCare. “Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital has always stood proud on being a relatively small hospital, but being very patient centric, very responsive to the needs of the local community and very committed to the people of Creve Coeur. Speaking on behalf of all the people who work for BJC HealthCare, we couldn’t be more proud of you and of our service to this community and of the hospital that we are about to build.”
In 2019, the new Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital will open its doors and continue the mission of improving the health in our community and delivering the highest quality care to patients. The replacement hospital will continue to provide short-stay surgical and medical care in a setting that is contemporary, efficient, innovative and patient centered. It will open with 64 private patient rooms and 14 operating rooms with space for expansion to response to future demand. To enhance the patient experience, a new medical office building will connect to the hospital with parking underneath and our campus will have a new walking path with beautiful landscaping.
Please contact us if you have questions.


Some Toyota fans who are looking forward to the new Supra, in the long run, may be disappointed. According to the latest information, the sports model will be offered exclusively with an automatic transmission.
Referring to insider sources, the Autocar publication reports that the hybrid powerplant will receive automatic transmissions into the companions. This can upset those who prefer the “mechanics” in sports cars. On the other hand, the manual gearbox is increasingly used on new models, especially in the North American market.
Let’s remind, that Supra is developed together with company BMW. The latter will offer a related model of the BMW Z4, with which the Japanese novelties will have much in common. According to rumors, Supra will receive a gasoline engine from the Bavarian company, as well as a pair of electric motors. Alas, there are not many details yet, but we expect that some data will be revealed in the coming months. As expected, the debut of the new Supra will take place next year.


text:
5 Ways Your Zodiac Sign Influences Your Financial Decisions
Mar 31, 2024
Aries individuals tend to be bold and courageous when it comes to financial decisions. They are willing to take risks and explore new opportunities.
Aries: The Risk-Taker
Taurus individuals are known for their practical and grounded approach to finances. They prefer stable and low-risk investments.
Taurus: The Sensible Investor
Gemini individuals can be impulsive when it comes to spending money. They are easily tempted by new products and often indulge in shopping sprees.
Gemini: The Impulsive Spender
Cancer individuals are emotionally attached to their financial decisions. They may make investment choices based on their feelings rather than logical analysis.
Cancer: The Emotional Investor
Leo individuals enjoy the finer things in life and are generous spenders. They love to indulge in luxury items and experiences.
Leo: The Generous Spender
Virgo individuals are meticulous when it comes to budgeting. They have a keen eye for detail and strive for financial stability.
Virgo: The Budget Master
Libra individuals seek balance in their financial decisions. They carefully weigh the pros and cons before making any investment choices.
Libra: The Balanced Investor
Scorpio individuals are secretive about their finances and tend to be cautious savers. They prefer to keep their financial matters private.
Scorpio: The Secretive Saver
Sagittarius individuals are spontaneous and often make impulsive investment decisions. They are not afraid to take risks in pursuit of higher returns.
Sagittarius: The Impulsive Investor
Capricorn individuals are strategic and disciplined when it comes to financial planning. They set long-term goals and work towards achieving them.
Capricorn: The Strategic Planner
Aquarius individuals have unique spending habits and often opt for unconventional purchases. They enjoy exploring new trends and experiences.
Aquarius: The Unconventional Spender
Pisces individuals are dreamers when it comes to investments. They may be attracted to speculative ventures and have a tendency to trust their intuition.
Pisces: The Dreamer Investor


The Honda Gold Wing, from 2018 models, will now be able to be equipped with Android Auto support from mid-June 2020. Apple CarPlay was already offered on certain Honda motorcycles since 2017, but it's only now that Android Auto has been offered. In fact, the all-new Gold Wing back in 2017 was the first motorcycle to offer Apple CarPlay integration which offered advanced navigation features and application-specific services which until then had been accessible only on cars. Now, all current Gold Wings owning an Android-capable smartphone will be able to easily enjoy music, media and messaging apps.
Also Read: Honda Gold Wing May Get Stereoscopic Cameras
The Android Auto support will not go back to Gold Wing models from 2017 though. Only Gold Wing bikes from 2018 and later will be able to get this new feature. There are a few requirements, like having an Android phone running Android 5.0 Lollypop or even a more recent version, as well as a Bluetooth headset. According to Honda, the ugrade will be available from mid-June, but it will be a free upgrade, and after installing Android Auto, riders will be able to easily access features like Google Maps.
Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will certainly be introduced in more bikes in future. So, the introduction of Android Auto on the Honda Gold Wing will not be an one-off upgrade, but an indication of more such upgrades to come across brands and different models. With Google as keen to expand Android Auto to more models, the future of motorcycling is expected to be a more connected experience than ever before. Harley-Davidson and BMW Motorrad already run the Android system on certain flagship models.


text:
UAE Inks Pacts with Arab Nations to Prevent Tax Overlaps
In a strategic move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently signed bilateral agreements with several Arab countries to avert the issue of double taxation. This step aims to foster economic cooperation and streamline financial transactions between the UAE and its regional counterparts.
The signed agreements encompass key aspects related to taxation, ensuring that businesses and individuals operating across borders are not subjected to double taxation on the same income. The participating nations include prominent Arab partners, marking a significant diplomatic and economic development in the region.
The initiative underscores the UAE's commitment to creating a conducive environment for cross-border trade and investment. By eliminating the risk of double taxation, the agreements provide a more attractive landscape for businesses looking to expand their operations across borders, ultimately boosting economic growth in the region.
The move aligns with the UAE's broader strategy to strengthen its economic ties with Arab nations, fostering collaboration in various sectors. It is anticipated that these agreements will contribute to a more seamless and efficient flow of capital and resources, benefitting both businesses and governments involved.
Experts believe that the avoidance of double taxation will encourage foreign investment in the UAE and enhance the country's position as a hub for international business. This aligns with the UAE's ongoing efforts to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on oil-related revenues.
The signed agreements come after a series of negotiations and deliberations, highlighting the dedication of all parties involved to create a mutually beneficial framework for economic collaboration. The details of the agreements outline specific provisions to address potential taxation challenges and ensure a fair and transparent system.
As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, such agreements play a crucial role in facilitating smoother cross-border transactions. The UAE's proactive approach to addressing tax-related concerns with its Arab counterparts sets a positive precedent for international economic cooperation.
In summary, the recently signed agreements between the UAE and Arab nations represent a significant milestone in fostering economic collaboration and mitigating challenges related to double taxation. This move reflects the UAE's commitment to creating a conducive environment for businesses and investors, positioning the country as a key player in the evolving landscape of international commerce.


text:
Tue, Oct 12|
Mental Health First Aid Training - Illinois Residents Only
Do you want to learn how to support people with mental health conditions in your community? Become certified as a Mental Health First Aid responder through the Mental Health First Aid nationally recognized program by attending this 1-day training.
Time & Location
Oct 12, 2021, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
About The Event
Do you want to learn how to support people with mental health conditions in your community? Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized program that educates and certifies people to be mental health first-aid responders.
Sign up for this free 1-day training on October 12th from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. *You must attend the full day of training and complete the pre-work to be certified and must be an Illinois resident.
This mental health first aid training will be facilitated by Camesha L. Jones, LCSW
Free (Take only 1 ticket)
Free admission to event.$0.00Sold Out
Waitlist - Take 1 Ticket
This is a waitlist ticket for those who want to attend the training and want to be on call if someone drops out.$0.00Sold Out
This event is sold out

domain: sociology


A consultation on the future of the school is now under way, with its possible closure at the end of the summer term on the table.
However, the Belford Schools Action Group (BSAG) believes the timescales involved are ‘impractical, unworkable and unacceptable’.
“The time to consult properly and come to a decision before the 2017/18 school year is already too short to be appropriate,” says BSAG.
It has drafted a document, The Way Forward, which asks the school and church diocese to delay or extend the consultation period for at least a year for all options to be thoroughly examined.
Crossing closure will make railway line like the 'Berlin Wall' claims Blyth resident
Sea fret - a look at the foggy phenomenon which spoils sunny days in Northumberland
Missing man found
Six people and a dog rescued from stranded vehicles on Holy Island causeway
New addition to the Lowry Trail in Berwick
In the short term, it wants to look at ways of reducing costs to ensure a first and middle school operates in 2017/18. In the longer term, it suggests the formation of a Belford Primary School could be a solution.
The points were put across at a well-attended public consultation event in the school on Monday evening.
Paul Rickeard, director of education for the diocese, said that on projected figures, it was expected the school would record a loss of £175,000 by 2020.
He said the school had been struggling to attract new teaching staff, highlighted by its inability to recruit a new full-time headteacher.
The school had obtained a school-to-school support grant and it was also in the process of applying for a second round of funding from the same source.
“As a diocese, we want the children of Belford to have the best possible schooling,” he said.
He and Alison Hilton, chairman of governors, said they would take on board all the comments from parents and would use it as part of the consultation process.
The diocese has already held a meeting with the headteacher and governors of the first school which also forms part of the process.