In secure, explosion-proof chambers, researchers are trying to find answers to a new - but urgent - question: What happens when an electric car battery reaches the end of its life?
It’s an issue which is becoming more and more pertinent. The move away from fossil fuels to electric is being hailed as one of the key solutions to reducing carbon emissions as part of efforts to tackle the climate crisis, with sales of all new petrol and diesel cars being banned in the UK by 2030.
That, along with a wider understanding of and concern about climate change, means sales of electric vehicles are soaring. Last month, more than a quarter of new cars sold were powered solely by electricity.
But mining the precious metals to make electric vehicle batteries is expensive, carbon intensive and ethically dubious.
And that's what researchers at the universities of Birmingham and Leicester are trying to tackle.
What’s the issue?
The batteries which power electric vehicles generally last between 10 and 15 years, meaning the first generation of widely-available electric cars will be coming to the end of their lives at around this point.
And with more and more electric vehicles on the road, the result in the coming years will be more and more batteries reaching the end of their useful life.
Veolia UK’s strategic development manager for hazardous waste, Mike Crarer, told us that by 2040 estimates suggest there will be as many as 350,000 tonnes of used batteries in the UK alone which need to be dealt with - the equivalent of 300 lorry loads every single week.
Without a plan, that is an enormous amount of toxic chemical waste being created.
Furthermore, the kind of batteries found in electric vehicles, as well as other electronics, contain a number of precious metals such as cobalt, lithium and nickel.
These materials are not readily accessible, and need to be mined in mineral-rich places such as the deep sea bed off the coast of Spain, or in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There are ethical concerns related to unsafe labour practices and child labour, as well as a potentially huge negative knock-on effect on the ecology of those areas.
And these materials aren’t only used in batteries - lithium and cobalt are both invaluable resources for the pharmaceutical industry. More demand on these resources, which are already difficult to obtain in their raw form, threatens to create a shortage of certain medications and medical equipment.
Finding a way to recycle and reuse these elements, therefore, is of vital importance.
This video from the University of Birmingham demonstrates the shredding process.
Can it be done?
The simple answer is: Yes, absolutely.
The slightly less simple answer is: Yes, but the process isn’t perfect, and researchers are working to find new and improved alternatives.
One current method of recycling is known as shredding. Once the battery has been discharged and made safe, the battery packs are extracted and fed into a machine which chews them up into small pieces so the valuable metals can be extracted.
"Shredding and sorting is a good way of doing it,” Rob Sommerville, a research fellow at the University of Birmingham, said.
“But we could do better. You do get impurities mixed in and you're not always able to recover every single one of the components, and you're not always able to recover the materials at a very high efficiency. You might lose some of them.
“If we can improve this, we can provide a wider variety of these important materials that we need for a low carbon economy as we move forward in the future.”
He is one of a team of researchers across the University of Birmingham and the University of Leicester who have teamed up with The Faraday Institute to work out the best way forward.
One possibility is a process known as delamination.
"Instead of shredding, we can disassemble the cell and then treat the individual foils separately,” Rob added.
“We can remove these powders and active materials from the outside of the foils, and then we can recycle these at a much higher purity - meaning we can be more efficient, more green and more responsible.”
This video from the University of Leicester demonstrates the delamination process.
How quickly can we start recycling these batteries?
Depending on where you go, you might be able to recycle your old electric vehicle batteries already - research is ongoing around the world in partnership with manufacturers.
But even if not yet, it should be soon.
With plans for an electric battery gigafactory in Coventry already approved, some experts are eyeing up the Midlands as a potential hub for battery recycling too.
Earlier this month, waste and recycling company Veolia UK - which has centres across the East and West Midlands - announced a £500,000 plan to turn a site in Minworth, near Sutton Coldfield, into a dedicated electric vehicle battery recycling centre.
It is due to open in September, and bosses hope it will be able to process 20% of the UK’s used car battery stock by 2025, and grow as the industry grows.
“The Midlands has a really strong history of vehicle manufacturing, so if the gigafactory in Coventry goes ahead, that would be great,” Veolia’s Mr Crarer told us.
“It’s an ideal spot for us, and being central means it’s well placed to reduce transport time from different areas of the country.”
He added: “If we can start to recycle more back into the battery manufacturing, there'll be less strain on those critical metals which are needed in other industries, things like medicines.
“We’re not just talking about the UK. You've got the same going on in Germany, France, America, Poland, everywhere, and they're all going to need these materials. So if you're going to keep digging these out of the ground, if you're going to keep mining them, they will eventually get to the bottom of that hole and that will start to run out.
“But if you're recycling them, you create a circular economy. You can start to use fewer virgin resources so you can stop mining at all potentially, or mine very little.
“That’s a better solution for everybody.”
What else is going on?
The researchers are also working with manufacturers on making the batteries as green as possible in other ways, by ensuring recyclability is built in to the design from the outset - which isn’t always the case at the moment.
“The reason electric vehicle battery recycling is really important is two sided. On the one hand, we've got a waste management challenge and we need to ensure that batteries are disposed of safely. But on the other hand, there's an enormous opportunity to recover the valuable critical materials contained in lithium ion batteries,” Gavin Harper, another research fellow at the University of Birmingham, explained.
“We’ve got to deal with the electric vehicle batteries of today, but also we can imagine electric vehicle batteries evolving into the future.
"So we're also looking at how you can design those batteries to be able to recycle them - things like glues and adhesives are real problems to take apart. So how can we design batteries that can be more easily recycled?”
It’s a tricky business. When it comes to the environment, and the climate, nothing happens in isolation - and if we’re not careful, the solutions of today might create new problems for tomorrow.
But the research is promising, and it’s progressing quickly. The simple fact that it’s being addressed at this stage at all, before we are faced with mountains of disused electric vehicle batteries sat in hazardous waste dumps, seeping toxins into the environment, can be seen as a positive sign.
Whether it’s happening quickly enough is a different question.
It is also a wake-up call as to the way we treat our other waste electronics. Even the most basic mobile phones contain valuable resources which could be recycled if disposed of properly.
“There are instructions on the backs of these products which tell you what not to do with lithium ion batteries,” Rob Sommerville added.
“Those instructions are there for a reason.
“Not just in cars, but in mobile phones too. Some people still just throw old phones into the bin - please - don’t.”
There are dedicated recycling bins for electronics at most household recycling centres, and being able to rescue even tiny elements from these could help reduce the need for mining.
Recycling also used less water, and produced less carbon dioxide, than refining raw materials, meaning the whole process is greener from start to finish.


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Gah!! I just began to read The Eternity Code yesterday and I was all like
I can’t wait to finish it.
I am trying to get through the series ASAP because, well, how can I blog about it if I’m only on the third book? P.S. I’m so glad Butler did not die. Blunt got what he deserved.

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The left-back, battling to recover from an ankle injury to be fit to face Birmingham on Saturday, feels he has made a breakthrough with the Stamford Bridge crowd since arriving more than four years ago in a controversial transfer from Arsenal.
He said: "The Chelsea fans have been brilliant with me. It was hard when I first came here because they'd probably read the papers and thought I'd come for the wrong reasons. I hope I've won over most of the fans now because they can see what I'm about.
"I want to win, I will run for my teammates and I'm a fighter – and that's what they want to see from their players.
"So I think that maybe they are gaining some respect for me as a player; hopefully they can see I came here for the right reasons and I will give anything for the club."


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MyCom Youth Corner
MyCom Youth Council and Summer Days youth workers met with former Cleveland City Councilman Zack Reed. His goal was to get youth voice on how to solve the epidemic of violence in our communities. 11 youth discussed violence and safety in their own communities and then gave voice to their thoughts and ideas when asked what one thing they would do to stop violence.
MyCom Youth Council went on a Questing Field Trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Canalway Center. They followed the rhyming clues to find the treasure. There was a cookout after the quest, which featured our youth as chefs. It was a fun teamwork activity.
The Tri-City MyCom Steering Committee met on Tuesday, July 10 at the Hanna Building to finish reviewing the Neighborhood Work Plan for our three communities.
The Summer Days drop in ACTIVITY program is back! This FREE drop in youth program started on Monday, June 4 and will run through Friday, August 10, 2018. The program is from 11:00am until 2:00pm, Monday through Friday, except for July 4th. This fun program provides activities, social and emotional learning, a free lunch and is for youth ages 5-14 (younger if accompanied by parent). The program is located at the Hanna Building 11212 Snow Rd. Parma, Oh 44130.
The MyCom Quarterly Event and Summer Days Celebration will take place at the Hanna Building 11212 Snow Road, Parma, Oh 44130. The celebration is Friday, August 10, 2018 from 1:00 to 4:00pm and will have D.J. Kris, Balloon Animals, Face Painting and an Icey Treat for everyone.
MyCom Youth Council will be visiting Cleveland State this summer and the Tri-C West Safety Facility.
MyCom Youth continue to plan the second annual MyCom Moves! event for Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 6:00 – 7:00pm at Anthony Zielinski Park next to the new Splash Pad. This FREE community fitness event will again feature Zumba and Yoga lessons.
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The dollar continues to travel south in early Thursday, extending previous day’s 0.63% post-US CPI data drop (the biggest one-day fall since Oct 28).
The dollar came under pressure after Fed Powell’s speech, which investors saw as too cautious, while further disappointment came from Dec CPI numbers coming at forecasted level although inflation rose to the highest in nearly four decades.
Rising price pressures keep the Fed on track towards tightening monetary policy, with the first rate hike expected as early as March and further two-to three hikes to follow, however, cautious tone from Powell and some comments that inflation have peaked in December, discouraged traders and prompted them out of dollar.
Bears hit two-month low and pressure pivotal Fibo support at 94.65 (61.8% of 93.24/96.92 upleg, reinforced by rising 100DMA) after generating strong bearish signal on Wednesday’s break and close below thick rising daily cloud.
Daily studies maintain strong bearish momentum and MA’s (10/20/30) formed bear-crosses, supporting fresh weakness, which could extend to 94 zone (Fibo 38.2% of 2021 89.50/96.92 uptrend), on break of 94.65 pivot.
Broken daily cloud base (95.08, also broken 50% of 93.24/96.92) reverted to solid resistance, which should ideally keep the upside limited and maintain fresh bears.
Res: 95.08; 95.62; 95.75; 96.05.
Sup: 94.65; 94.09; 93.79; 93.24.

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Q: I heard there are anti-viral pills you can take to prevent the flu. Can they be used instead of getting a flu shot?
A: The anti-viral drugs you refer to are not a substitute for a flu vaccination. Think of the flu shot as first-line prevention of the flu and the drugs as second-line agents that can be used in certain situations during the flu season.
Four such anti-viral drugs are available. Symmetrel and Flumadine are effective only against influenza A. Tamiflu and Relenza, two newer agents, work against both influenza A and B.
All four can be used for both treatment and prevention of the flu.
When used to treat the flu, the drugs can shorten the duration of illness by a day or more. To get this benefit, you need to start the drug within two days of coming down with flu symptoms.
Symmetrel and Flumadine are taken twice daily. For treatment, the drug is taken for up to seven days. For prevention, it's typically taken during peak flu activity in the community or, in individuals who can't get the flu shot, for the entire flu season. Elderly people usually take a smaller dose.
Both drugs come in pill and liquid form.
Tamiflu and Relenza, the two newer anti-viral drugs, are called neuraminidase inhibitors.
For treatment, Tamiflu is taken twice daily for five days. For prevention, it's taken once daily for at least seven days, and may be used for as long as six weeks.
It comes in capsule and liquid form.
Relenza is a powder designed to be inhaled through the mouth similarly to some asthma medications. For treatment, the dose is two inhalations twice daily for five days. Though Relenza is not currently FDA-approved for flu prevention, it has been used once daily for up to six weeks for this purpose.
These anti-viral drugs can play an important role in preventing the flu in specific situations.
For instance, after a flu outbreak has begun, the drugs may be considered for use in unvaccinated or very recently vaccinated high-risk individuals, such as the elderly and those with chronic diseases. Similarly, during flu outbreaks in the community or in institutions (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes), unvaccinated caregivers could take the drugs to help prevent spread of the flu to the high-risk individuals they care for.
These agents also should be considered for those who are allergic to the flu shot.
It's interesting to note that Flumadine was used successfully to control a flu outbreak aboard a cruise ship.
(Richard Harkness is a consultant pharmacist who writes on health care topics. You can write him at 1224 King Henry Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. His e-mail address is email@example.com. Volume of mail prohibits individual replies; selected letters will be answered in his column.)
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Earshot Jazz is a Seattle based nonprofit music, arts and service organization formed in 1984 to support jazz in the community. Earshot Jazz publishes a monthly newsletter, presents creative music, produces educational programs, assists jazz artists, and networks with the international jazz community. Earshot has established an international reputation for the quality of its programming and services while becoming an integral part of Seattle’s vibrant cultural scene. Early in the 1990s, Earshot Jazz was recognized as one of 20 primary sites in the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest National Jazz Network. Beginning in March 2000, they joined 11 other key organizations in the US to comprise JazzNet, a significant jazz support initiative of the Doris Duke Charitable Fund. Earshot Jazz is also one of the founding member organizations of the Western Jazz Presenters Network.
In 1999, I was still living in Seattle and had the opportunity to shoot for Earshot. You can see more of my photos from this jazz festival on my main photography site on the Seattle Jazz page. This collection of black and white photographs was taken in 1999 during the Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle, Washington and include Branford Marsalis and Chick Corea. You can find more of my international street photography on the main page.


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Could the floods in Odisha that are still raging across the state been avoided? A team of journalists and social workers who toured around the Hirakud dam area argue that it certainly could have been. The floods in the region are being described as “man-made”. Far from controlling the floods, dams have only aggravated the...
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The goal of this project is to reduce flood risk and restore sustainable floodplain habitats on the White River, while addressing the challenges of a highly developed area with a high sediment load in the river.
A corridor of levees was installed along the lower White River over 50 years ago to keep infrastructure, residents, and businesses safe in the Sumner, Bonney Lake, Auburn, and Pacific communities. Since then, the riverbed of the lower White River has risen over 20 feet due to sediment build-up. Continued sedimentation in the White River near the cities of Pacific and Sumner and has reduced the flow capacity of the White River which has resulted in adjacent areas being more prone to floods.
Among these levees is the Butte Pit Levee, named after the old Butte gravel pit, purchased by Pierce County in 1922. Over the decades, this levee has experienced several flooding events resulting in severe damage.
The Butte Pit Levee is critical to reduce flood risks to commercial businesses and homeowners along Butte Avenue Southeast in the heart of Pacific’s industrial district. Pierce County is working with city governments, tribal partners, and community stakeholders to design a new levee that benefit residents, businesses, critical infrastructure, and salmon habitat.
Pierce County is taking a Pathways Approach to this project. As projects are developed upstream and downstream of this project site, Pierce County will use adaptive management to create a plan to meet the flood control needs.
Other jurisdictions are working on river-related projects in this area. Pierce County is coordinating with these other agencies on the Butte Pit project.


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In an effort to expand into other types of subscription boxes, I’ve decided to try out a service called Flaviar. The unique thing about Flaviar is that it is a monthly spirit tasting subscription box which means they send you a selection of fine alcohol to sample each month. The monthly subscription is called the Prime Membership which runs $18.99 for your first month then $24.99 every month after. The theme for my box was quite simple: “5 Flavors of Scotch”… which is exactly as it sounds. Have a look at my unboxing below:
…alright now let’s take a closer look at everything…
The box is shipped certified mail which requires the show of ID in order to prevent a minor from accepting the package. Inside the shipping box was this very nice black box which held the tasting shots inside and prevented them from being bumped around and broken.
I received 5 tasting shots of Scotch in my box, however, the website claims there are only 3 to a box so I am confused as to why that is. Maybe there was a bonus this particular month but I am not entirely sure. I am not complaining but I would say to you to expect to only get 3. I will also point out that I am not much of a scotch drinker so my pallet isn’t quite as refined as others. So I wont be giving great details into the complexity of each alcohol. (I was hoping for a rum or vodka box lol)
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig sells for about $60 a bottle and is quite popular among scotch drinkers. It was the first one I tried (which is why the seal is broken in the photo) and I was shocked at how strong it was. The after tastes really lingers around for a long time which was pretty good but completely unexpected.
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
Lagavulin also sells for about $60 a bottle and has been described as “not being for the faint hearted”. I agree because this one was very dry and very smoky (as they say) for my tastes. I may take the remaining shots and mix myself up a Rob Roy or something that goes down easier.
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old
The Glenlivet is a scotch that tops out around $80-$100 a bottle and is an award winning spirit. It definitely shows in the flavor as it was my favorite out of the 5 samples. It is so very smooth and flavorful and being introduced to it made this who entire box worthwhile.
Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old
This was one of the least expensive in the box selling for just $50 a bottle. This one was my second favorite scotch in the box and is something I could see myself having again.
Auchentoshan 12 Year Old
Finally we have the Auchentoshan which sells for around $40 a bottle. I enjoyed it better than the first 2 but it’s probably not one that I would try again. It was pretty smooth and I enjoyed drinking it but it was nothing special.
…and that was the “Five Bottles of Scotch” box from Flaviar. The subscription runs $25/month for 3 tasting bottles ($19 for the first month) and if you find one that you like in the box you can buy a full bottle right off the Flaviar website and they will ship it for free. They also have their very own App for both Apple and Android phones with in-depth reviews and ratings on over 15,000 different bottles. You can get the app free with no need for a membership at the app store of your choice.
If you would like to subscribe to Flaviar or simply get more information, please use my affiliate link by clicking here. All sales made through my links go right back to help support this site!
Be sure to check out my other subscription box reviews, and follow me on social media so you never miss out on another box!

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Outside Lands Night Show
Another Planet Entertainment and the Fox Theater – Oakland are committed to producing safe events. All patrons attending events at the Fox Theater are required to show proof of full vaccination (must be 2 weeks past final dose). Per Alameda County, masks are also required. For more information, visit our Health & Safety page.
* Policy is subject to change
This event is 18 and over.
$99.50 – General Admission Floor
$99.50 – General Admission Balcony
$99.50 – Reserved Balcony
*plus applicable service fees
For an additional $60.00, you can opt in to upgrade your experience to include access to the exclusive Telegraph Room before, during and after the show! Please note all Telegraph Room upgrades are subject to availability.
Join us at The Den one hour before doors for food & drinks!
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RÜFÜS DU SOL have emerged as one of the world’s preeminent live electronic acts. The Australian three-piece, comprised of members Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt, have released two platinum-certified albums, ATLAS and Bloom, with their third album SOLACE ushering in a new chapter for the trio. They earned an Aria Award for Best Dance Release and two Grammy Awards nominations for Best Dance/Electronic Album & fan favorite ‘Underwater’ for Best Dance Recording.
RÜFÜS DU SOL’s latest release Live from Joshua Tree, is both a live album & film that was recorded in the Joshua Tree desert. The album and film include tracks from all three studio albums such as ‘Desert Night’ from ATLAS, ‘Innerbloom’ from Bloom, and ‘Underwater’ from SOLACE.
Since the release of SOLACE, the trio have created a new live show, bringing a host of new analog gear as well as new visuals that continue to bring the magical spontaneity of the group’s studio process to the stage in unprecedented format, pushing their onstage abilities to new levels.
The trio spent 2020 working on material for their anticipated fourth studio album and fans can expect new music in 2021


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Tim is a classically trained pianist. His musical background spans over 20 years, covering a wide range of styles. He has played piano for a number of stage productions throughout the years, including as rehearsal pianist for the London Amateur Premiere of Chess in 1994, at which he was Stage Manager. He played with Sound & Vision : A David Bowie Tribute, Headlining Swange Music Festival for a several years, and also with an earlier Abba Tribute “Flyin Hi”. More recently, he has been involved with a Soul Covers band performing at theatres, weddings and in the resident band at Croyde Bay Holiday Park. A safe pair of hands, look out for his cheeky smile from behind his keyboards!
Nicola has been singing since she was 14 years old and studied Performing Arts at South Devon College. Since leaving college, she has been all over the UK performing at various events for clients such as Volvo and The Perfume Company. Nicola is regularly involved in various theatre shows and has also taken lead roles in Panto tours. She has worked overseas as an entertainer and singer for Thomson in Cyprus and Portugal and, more recently, became part of an Entertainments Team performing for various events and clients in the Middle East. Nicola brings her dry wit and vibrant personality to the stage, along with an amazing blend of vocals with Rhiannon, and loves to ensure the audience gets involved and has a great night.
Founder member Rhiannon created the Abba Tribute “Take A Chance On Us” whilst working in Spain on the Costa Del Sol. The show became the top Abba Tribute in the area, performing in all the top venues, to the delight of international audiences. Rhiannon has been singing professionally for 20 years. She has gained experience and a reputation for excellence performing in top venues and at many corporate events internationally, including a 6 year touring show around the UK and working for Thomson Hotels around the Balearics. She has appeared on Sky TV, Marbella TV and BBC Radio. With with her excellent vocals blending perfectly with Nicola, Rhiannon loves to encourage audience participation and bring her personality to the stage.
Mike has been a musician all his life and is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and entertainer with a wealth of experience of playing to audiences all over the World. From the Far East to Europe, the Middle East to Australia and even the Falkland Islands, his performance experience includes Musical Director for Wizard of Oz Production Tour of UK. He has performed at the Hilton Hotel Al Ain Abu Dhabi, the Grand Hyatt and Intercontinental hotels Muscat Oman, Westin Hotel Taiwan, and the Hyatt Regency La Manga Spain. He has toured with the bands Zoose and Picaso as part of their touring UK Show. He brings his fun and cheeky personality and exceptional guitar skills and brilliant solos to to show and wows the crowds.
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A more detailed IP address report for www.Ortaksms.net is below. At the time you pulled this report, the IP of www.Ortaksms.net is 184.108.40.206 and is located in the time zone of Asia/Istanbul. The context of www.Ortaksms.net is "Ortaksms" and could reflect the theme of the content available on the resource. More IP details of www.Ortaksms.net are shown below along with a map location.
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Three Mushroom Chow Mein
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
- 575g Sharwood's Egg Noodles - Dry
- 50ml Sunflower Oil
- 2Q Cloves Garlic - crushed
- 1Q 1 Fresh Ginger - grated
- 75g Spring Onions - shredded
- 450g Bean sprouts
- 900g Chestnut Mushrooms - sliced
- 900g Oyster Mushrooms - sliced
- 600g Sharwood's Chow Mein and Chinese Mushroom Sauce
- Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling salted water for 4 minutes. Drain well.
- Heat the oil in a wok and add the garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
- Add the onions, bean sprouts and mushrooms and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Sharwood's Chow Mein & Mushroom Sauce and noodles, heat through.
Accompany with Sharwood's Prawn Crackers. Chicken or Pork can also be used in this recipe.

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Wonderful cute pup
Looking for a loving familiy home
Small dog with a big personality!
Buzz is a cheerful and cuddly little fella.
Buzz was abandoned on the street in the summer of 2022 as a very young dog. Due to his good and sweet nature, the other dogs on the street accepted him well. Our rescuer regularly fed him and arranged for him to be vaccinated. He lived there until September 2023 when he disappeared for a few days. Our rescuer looked for him everywhere and after a few days found him with a broken leg and a severe ear injury. He was taken to the vet and Buzz had ear and leg surgery; including implants for his broken leg. During examination he was also found to have a bullet in his leg. The bullet and implants will be removed.
Buzz is recovering very nicely and is not expected to have any ongoing issues from his surgery. X-rays and information will be supplied to any future adopter for their vet.
Buzz is now living safely in a foster home and he lives together with 4 other dogs and 4 cats. He is excellent with people, other dogs and cats.
Buzz is a lovely cute dog and has a cheerful nature. Buzz likes to play, run and cuddle. He is an all round perfect little chap.
Buzz is fully vaccinated and neutered and he is around 2 years old (Jan 2023).
Buzz has tested positive on a routine screening test for Anaplasmosis. This is a fairly common tick- borne disease prevalent in countries such as the Balkans, it is treated with a course of 30 days of antibiotics which is sufficient according to vet advice received. Buzz does not show any symptoms of Anaplasmosis and has received his 30 day course of treatment and he will be retested in due course. This is a useful information sheet on Anaplasmosis, please contact the team if you have any questions https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/anaplasmosis-in-dogs
All our dogs are tested for the following prior to travel: Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Erlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Brucellosis (since 11th June 2021).
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Palo Alto home of late Steve Jobs burglarized
The San Jose Mercury News reports that the home of the late Steve Jobs was burglarized July 17, with "computers and personal items" being apparently stolen and possibly sold. No doubt the items stolen would have great value to some people if they knew whose family they were taken from. No word on whether all of the items taken were recovered.
This doesn't appear to be a targeted event, however, as the prosecutor says the accused likely didn't realize whose house he was robbing. The Jobs home is currently undergoing renovations.
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A Newark New Jersey man suspected of being involved in a 2014 shooting was recently arrested on new criminal charges stemming from a violent carjacking incident in Jersey City.
The suspect was arrested last month in connection with a violent shooting in 2014. Although the suspect allegedly shot a man on August 28, 2014, he was not apprehended until September 23, 2016.
The suspect later secured his release from police custody by posting bail. According to authorities, the suspect committed another violent crime just five days after he posted bail in the amount of $150,000. The suspect has now been accused of committing a carjacking just five days later. According to law enforcement, the suspect grabbed a woman’s car keys and stole her vehicle.
The suspect, a 30-year-old man who lives on Leslie Street in Newark NJ, now faces a number of very serious criminal charges, including carjacking, aggravated assault, and resisting arrest because he allegedly kicked and punched officers while being placed under arrest. These charges are in addition to the attempted murder charges for the non-fatal shooting of the 21-year-old man in 2014.
Prosecutors said that the suspect shot the victim while he walked on Martin Luther King Drive in Jersey City, NJ.
The suspect reportedly has a checkered criminal past that includes serving prison time for a drug crime conviction.
For further information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Out on Bail for Attempted Murder Charge, N.J. Man Now Facing Carjacking Offense.”

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Pack signs point guard to replace Johnson
For the Nevada Appeal
RENO – The Nevada Wolf Pack has found its point guard.
Pack coach David Carter announced Wednesday that Deonte Burton, of Compton, Calif., has signed a letter of intent to play for the Pack next season.
“Deonte Burton is a very talented guard who has the ability to play at a high level,” Carter said in an athletic department press release. “We are thrilled to have Deonte join our program. He will be very exciting to watch for the next four years.”
The 6-foot-1 Burton averaged 21 points, six rebounds and five assists for Compton Centennial High. He sat out last season after transferring from Long Beach (Calif.) Cabrillo High.
Burton’s strengths are his quickness and scoring ability to along with a solid all-around game. El Segundo (Calif.) High coach Rich Sabosky raved about the lightning quick Burton after his team was beaten by Centennial 80-43 in February.
“All of a sudden Burton just starts lighting it up,” Sabosky was quoted by The Beach Reporter newspaper in Southern California. “He was coming off picks. He was three-four feet above the 3-point line and nothing but net. I kept looking and going, ‘I got a guy on him. I got people jump-switching on him and he’s just elevating and shooting over the top of them.”
Burton was recruited by numerous Division I programs, including UCLA, Marquette, New Mexico State, Long Beach State, USC and Washington. He was one of seven Southern California players honored with the John Wooden High School Player of the Year award this year. The award is given to one player in each of the six California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section divisions and the Los Angeles City Section.
The 185-pound Burton also was named the CIF Southern California Division III Player of the Year and scored more than 2,000 points during his high school career.
Burton will help fill the void left by junior Armon Johnson who declared for the NBA Draft last week.
Burton is the third guard recruited by the Wolf Pack this off-season along with Jordan Burris of Bakersfield, Calif., and Jordan Finn of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.. Center Illiwa Baldwin of Pratt Community College in Kansas is also included in this year’s recruiting class.
Carter said earlier this week that he plans on adding a forward “who can score inside and out.”


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Published By: Bloomsbury
Released On: 20/01/2022
In ten dazzling stories, Saba Sams dives into the world of girlhood and immerses us in its contradictions and complexities: growing up too quickly, yet not quickly enough; taking possession of what one can, while being taken possession of; succumbing to societal pressure but also orchestrating that pressure. these young women are feral yet attentive, fierce yet vulnerable, exploited yet exploitative.
Threading between clubs at closing time, pub toilets, drenched music festivals and beach holidays, these unforgettable short stories deftly chart the treacherous terrain of growing up – of tense friendships, of ambivalent mothers, of uneasily blended families, and of learning to truly live in your own body.
Thanks to Bloomsbury for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
I’ve made no secret about my general dislike for short stories. I like to get stuck in to a novel, and with short stories, you may only get a dozen pages or so to work with, and that doesn’t sit well with me, however, this book sounded promising right from the off.
Some I enjoyed more than others, but I’d probably say the same about chapters in a novel. I really enjoyed the cross section of female characters she chose to write about.
I felt some stories were a little rushed – but this could be down to my sparse relationship with the medium – but I most felt like they covered all required plots and you didn’t feel short changed.
They are quick to dip in and out of, perfect to read when waiting for an appointment or in between jobs. You don’t have to commit long hours, and whilst they do tackle some uncomfortable topics, they don’t feel heavy to read.
There’s an honesty in Saba’s writing; this isn’t about presenting women in their photoshopped, primped and perfect, male-gaze type way. This is raw and brutal and ugly and honest, covering all aspects of life and for that, it gets a thumbs up from me.

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In mid-2014, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull acknowledged that Australia’s tax settings favoured wealthy older people over younger people:
“Looking at Australia’s tax regime you would say that it is too tough on people earning income… but is incredibly concessional to older people who have made their money…
All of these areas are very hard to deal with because any change invariably… [leads them]… to become very angry. That’s why reform is very difficult…”
Today, The Australia Institute (TAI) has confirmed the Prime Minister’s view, releasing data from modelling commissioned from the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling’s (NATSEM) own database, together with ATO statistics, which shows that young Australians are receiving few benefits from three of the budget’s most expensive tax concessions: superannuation, negative gearing and the capital gains tax (CGT) discount.
According to the media release:
“Australians under 30 years of age receive only 6.4% of the combined tax concessions on superannuation, the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing,” Executive Director of The Australia Institute, Ben Oquist said.
“In total these concessions are worth more than $37B yet the young receive only $2.4B of their value.
“The capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are particularly unfair for the young, with the under 30s taking approximately 1% of the benefit of tax breaks worth $7.7B a year and climbing.
“It is a double hit for the young with many being priced out of the home owning market in part because of the very tax concessions they are mostly missing out on.
“It is often argued that tackling tax concessions is politically difficult, but the reality is that the bulk of the concessions flow to a relatively small proportion of the population and this is particularly true when it comes to younger Australians.”
“Australia has a revenue problem. A 2016 Budget that fails to recognise this will lack fiscal responsibility, economic credibility and fairness – particularly for younger Australians.
“Tackling tax concessions will not just be good for the budget and fairness, we now know it will help level the playing field for the young who get little from our distorted tax system.
“The Government has made much of the importance of intergenerational equity, there is nothing equitable about retaining expensive tax concessions that deliver a fortune to wealthy members of certain generations and virtually nothing to younger generations,” Oquist said.
The below chart summarises the situation across age groups:
As you can see, the proportion of the three tax concessions combined that go to those aged under 30 is only 6.4%, whereas it is 28% for those aged 50 to 59, and 26% for those aged 60 years or older.
Property taxes are the worst, with under-30s receiving just 1% of the negative gearing benefits:
And just 2% of the CGT benefits:
Meanwhile, baby boomers are making out like bandits.
So, Malcolm, are you gonna fix it?


Tuesday’s program will examine the misrepresented “reintroduction” of Canadian Gray wolves into the Yellowstone National Park aka Yellowstone International Biosphere during the Clinton Administration and the subsequent harm on western farming and ranching families that are at the center of the debate over grazing rights on public lands. Our guests will be Bob Fanning and Dr. Valerius Geist, and the subject will be the proposed introduction of these same apex predators into the highly populated state of Colorado and the presence of a particularly virulent strain for parasite known as Echinococcus Granulosis carried by these wolves that are a serious threat to humans and domestic animals as well as native game species. We will connect the dots between these radical large predator reintroductions and the destruction of traditional small farming and ranching operations that are dependent on grazing leases on public lands.
There is absolutely no justification for these radical apex predator policies, especially when there are known public health dangers and such enormous consequences for animal husbandry and rural American lifestyles. Hear from two leading experts on the history and ecological consequences of a Federal policy known as Apex Predator Re-introduction that started as the brainchild of the radical environmentalist founder of Earth First, Dave Foreman. This important radio broadcast will help you to Connect the Dots between radical environmentalism and the attacks on rural America that are destroying our way of life and our tradition of strong private property rights and freedom from tyranny.
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In case you’re wondering if the hype is true, consider this: Lady Bird—the coming-of-age dramedy starring Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan—is the only movie in limited or wide release right now to score 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Even better, the film is written by actress Greta Gerwig and loosely inspired by her own life. Oh, and did we mention that it also marks Gerwig’s directorial debut? Perhaps Hollywood really is starting to make a dent in what’s traditionally been a role filled by men.
“It’s really exciting,” Ronan says of the film. “I can feel Lady Bird is opening up that conversation even more. And because it’s such a positive movie filled with joy, and it’s realistic and relatable, it’s catching on. It’s great that everyone is opening up their eyes to the possibilities when it comes to female stories. There are just so many to tell. It’s very exciting.”
Ronan is right. Lady Bird is further proof that you don’t need special effects or an overly hyped sequel (sorry, Blade Runner 2049) to make an impact. While we’re all for a great escapist blockbuster, it’s welcome news to see a story told through the female gaze resonate with so many men and women. Lady Bird may only be 17 year old, but her struggles and triumphs are relatable at any age and any gender. So as the film continues to gain momentum heading into awards season, Ronan called us in Los Angeles to talk about all of that and more.
Glamour: Playing Lady Bird must have been so fun. What did you love most about her?
Saoirse Ronan: Someone said to me a while ago, and I don’t know why I haven’t said it before, but she’s not overly nice to people, which I really liked. I don’t mean it in a way that makes her seem rude—it’s not like that—I just mean that everything she does, every decision she makes, and every interaction she has with someone is so sincere. That’s probably a better way of putting it. She doesn’t kiss anyone’s ass, and I love that. And I love that she’s so driven. If she sees something she wants, she’ll go get it. She isn’t afraid of falling flat on her face. She’s willing to take the risk. She’s insecure and has her doubts and things like that, but she believes in herself, and I think she likes herself. She knows that even if she doesn’t know what she’s going to be or what it is exactly that she wants to say, she’s going to be something, and she’s going to do something, and she has opinions. Again, that’s going back to female stories, and I hope it’s great for boys and girls to see someone like that on screen.
Glamour: How similar are you to Christine/Lady Bird when you were her age?
SR: You know that thing that young people do where they are still kids and they look at the grown-ups around them and sort of try to emulate and impersonate them when it comes to the way they move, the way they converse, what they buy in the corner store, things like that? From scene to scene, she’s trying on all these different characters to see which one fits, but she also is incredibly authentic. I remember up until recently always having a clear sense of who I was and never deviating away from that, but it definitely took a while. It’s learned behavior, and you can see her doing that. I could relate to that.
Glamour: We have to talk about the scene where you literally throw yourself out of the passenger seat of the car and onto the road.
SR: [Laughs.] How many times have you wanted to do that when you’re in a tricky conversation?
Glamour: I know, right? What was that scene like to film? When you watch it, can you appreciate how absolutely hilarious it is?
SR: Yeah, it’s hilarious! It’s so funny! It’s the first time I’ve watched a film that I’m in and can actually watch it. I can experience it as an audience member might do. I’ve only watched it once, but I was like, “Oh my gosh, I wonder what’s going to happen next! I can’t believe she did that!” It was ridiculous. That scene that we did in the car was actually one of the last scenes Laurie [Metcalf] and I shot together. They had purposely done it that way, so we could lay the ground work for this establishing scene between the two of us and could go through all of the facets and highs and lows of their relationship and really figure out what the dynamic was between them. It meant that by the time we got to the scene—which is such a strong introduction to who they are and how they communicate or don’t communicate—we weren’t like locked in from the first take. It was amazing. It’s one of my favorite scenes I’ve ever shot because from the very first one, I felt like we were both really in it. You can feel it when everyone in the scene is on the same page and there’s no coming out of it or coming up for air. You’re just diving through, so that was amazing to shoot.
Glamour: Did you have a stunt double in that scene, or was that you just throwing yourself out onto a mattress?
SR: I’d love to say I did a drop and roll onto the freeway, but I didn’t. [Laughs.] The car was set into this rake that was raised up off the ground and that was being pulled by a small tow truck that the camera crew and Greta were on. So I could just open the door, and I basically ducked out of frame. You didn’t have to see anything else!
Glamour: Was there anything Lady Bird experienced that you thought, Wow, I’m so glad I didn’t go through that?
SR: Oh, God. [Laughs.] There are so many things she goes through that I’m really lucky I didn’t have to go through. I mean, you know, teenage boys and all that stuff. It’s a different world. They really are like a different species, and she really does experience that and then some. I think the high school culture in America seems to be who’s popular and who’s not—who are the jocks and who are the geeks, all that sort of stuff—and I haven’t really experienced that, thank God. It can be terrifying when you’re a teenager being among other people your age, so I think it was nice not to have to go through that.
Glamour: Greta Gerwig directed you in Lady Bird and now you’re working on Mary, Queen of Scots with another female director, Josie Rourke. I don’t want to take away what I hope are some amazing experiences with male directors, but what’s been special about working with Greta and Josie?
SR: I have to say, the first film I made was with a female director. I’ve actually worked with a lot of them throughout the last 14 years. I’ve never thought of it as a gender-specific thing, and I’ve always been able to experience both and therefore be able to see someone as a good director or not. But, obviously, as you would get with a male actor and a male director, or a female actor and a female director, is perspective and understanding. They are able to relate to each other in a way that a man wouldn’t be able to, and vice versa. That’s why it totally needs to be balanced out. It’s the same with diversity in our industry and gender. It needs to be balanced so everyone can share their point of view. So every audience member can go to the cinema and say, “Oh, this one tells my story,” or “This one makes me feel understood and gets what it’s like to feel like me.”
Glamour: This year has been a really hard year for women, but we recently made a list of 101 reasons why it was also very empowering. I’m curious to find out what has empowered you about this last year?
SR: One of the things that I’m absolutely loving is seeing how candid Hillary Clinton is being in these interviews she’s done in her book and promo tour. I loved that. That’s been so incredible. I have the audio book, but I haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet. To see her go through that whole experience and put on a brave face for so long, even before she ran for president, and come out the other side and be able to go, “This is what happened, and this is how I felt about it,” is very inspiring. Also, all of the other female directors that are being given a chance to show their work this year is really exciting. As you said, I just made Mary, Queen of Scots, and one of the things I genuinely have appreciated a lot more this year are my friends—especially my female friends—and how important they are to me. I just couldn’t be without them. Through those friendships we now want to make our own movies; we want to write about what we want to write about, and that’s because of people like Greta. So I think just really enforcing that idea of female friendships and supporting one another, I feel like that’s gaining so much traction now. I hope that keeps going, so it’s unstoppable.
Lady Bird is in theaters now.

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Twitter gets comeuppance for its failure to protect users from trolling
Clichés are resilient creatures. An example of an enduring cliché would be the comparison of popular social media platforms with a double-edged sword. It is true that social networking sites such as Twitter can be a boon as much as a bane. While they make it possible for technology-savvy users to disseminate their views among an entire digital universe, they also end up splitting this universe into fractious, squabbling groups. Hence the allusion to a weapon that cuts both ways. This sundering integral to technology has been brought to the fore, once again, by the raucous reception that greeted Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s co-founder and chief executive officer, after he was seen holding — rather disinterestedly — a poster that pledged to “smash Brahminical patriarchy”. Mr Dorsey’s act — Twitter has stated that this was not an endorsement — has attracted howls of indignation. Among other things, he has been accused of inciting hatred against a particular community and there have also been shrill calls for legal action. Supportive voices — that should be tweets — have been fewer. This imbalance arguably strikes at the heart of Twitter’s contention that the company pledges to “see, hear, and understand all sides of important public conversations”. A conversation presupposes the principle of parity. But the sheer number of those baying for blood shows that Twitter, while being popular, may not actually be public in the sense of being representative. Like some other social media avatars, it remains limited by being an echo chamber of ambitious, volatile, relatively privileged users. Neither is this credible proof of a commitment to inclusivity.
That is not all. Twitter’s abject capitulation to the outrage — more imagined than real? — exposes yet another flaw. Even a technology behemoth, much like minorities and migrants in India and the world, remains impotent against the tyranny of numbers. Perhaps that explains the success enjoyed by trolls in this Age of Technology. Twitter’s comeuppance for its systematic failure to protect its users from trolling — abusive messages, intimidation and dire threats issued by mercenaries patronized by authoritarian political dispensations — could not have been more explicit. Worryingly, Twitter’s woes reveal a deeper cultural malaise. Is a supposedly globalized world losing its ability to accommodate and respect contrarian views?


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Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearned stressed the authorities will be “very strict” with those who rent out their properties for recreational purposes, that is Malta Tourism Authority licensed accommodation, following measures coming into force in February limiting the number of people who can gather at accommodations.
Prime Minister Robert Abela, Minister Fearne and Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci addressed a press conference on Wednesday to announced new COVID measures. Malta experienced a spike in cases since the holiday period, with Minister Fearne saying this appears to be a result of social gatherings over the festive period. Authorities do not believe the new COVID variant is the main driver behind increased transmissions.
Restaurants will be forced to close at 11pm in February, while accommodation, such as flats, farmhouses and boutique establishments, will not be allowed to host more people than the number of beds available, in accordance with the property’s licence.
So, if a farmhouse can sleep 10 people, and enforcement agents find more than 10 people gathered inside, the owner of the property, that is the entity/individual renting out the property, will be held liable.
Prime Minister Abela said more details on the fines and penalties will be announced shortly through Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo.
Minister Fearne said that following analysis of what took place during the holiday period, where scores of Maltese flocked to farmhouses and holiday homes to ring in the New Year, the authorities established that what was not permitted outdoors – that is social gatherings of more than six – took place indoors.
Acknowledging that many gatherings took place in private residences, Minister Fearne said many also happened at rented accommodation, and therefore, the beefed-up measures and enforcement of holiday homes is a result of this.
“For this reason, we will be very strict, not with people seeking to rent a property, but with those who rent out their accommodation. Their licence dictates the number of people who can stay at the accommodation, we are being strict to see that this is respected.
“We are placing the onus on the landlord, at risk to their licence. The message is clear – stick to the number of people on your licence. It is not permissible to have more people than the number of beds at an accommodation.”
Turning to the restaurant 11pm curfew for the month of February, Minister Fearne acknowledged that although bars and nightclubs were forced to close, “a considerable number of restaurants, during the night, were operating as bars, with people inside mixing socially as though they were in a bar”.
He said the 11pm curfew is a clear message that restaurant visits are for eating, and not socialising. He highlighted how the measure is aimed at closing this loophole that was leading to social activity.
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Agencies Propose Supplementary Leverage Ratio Relief for Custodial Banks
April 5, 2019
On March 29, 2019, the FDIC released a joint proposal with the other federal banking agencies to modify the supplementary leverage ratio requirement to permit “custodial banks” to exclude certain central bank deposits from the denominator of the SLR.
The Proposal would implement section 402 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, enacted in May 2018. Section 402 requires the Agencies to amend their rules on the SLR to provide relief to banking organizations “predominantly engaged in custody, safekeeping and asset servicing activities.”
The Proposal would implement Section 402 without broadening its application beyond the three largest U.S. custody banks—Bank of New York Mellon, State Street and Northern Trust.
The Proposal does not address the Agencies’ pending proposal (from April 2018) to recalibrate the “enhanced” supplementary leverage ratio with respect to G-SIBs to include a buffer of half the applicable G-SIB surcharge rather than the 2-3% buffer currently applied over the 3% SLR minimum. Moreover, the Proposal would not revise the SLR‑based requirements in the Federal Reserve’s TLAC standard, although the Agencies request comment on whether the proposed relief should be broadened accordingly.
This Alert includes a high-level overview of the Proposal and “Key Takeaways” addressing the Proposal’s expected impact and its interplay with other regulatory initiatives.


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Jordan’s Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, delivers his annual report, during a session of the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Keystone via AP/Salvatore Di Nolfi
MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations human rights office chief said Friday that President Rodrigo Duterte needed “psychiatric evaluation” following his volley of verbal attacks on special rapporteurs, news agencies reported.
UN Human Right Chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein was quoted by AFP as saying that it was “disgraceful” that a leader of a country could speak using the “foulest of language” against highly-respected rapporteurs.
“(I)t makes one believe that the president of the Philippines needs to submit himself to some sort of psychiatric evaluation,” Zeid said as he listed the Philippines’ actions on special rapporteurs including the move to have one tagged as a terrorist.
The Philippine Justice Department filed a petition last month accusing UN special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples Victoria Corpuz of terrorism and being a member of the local Maoist movement.
UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Michel Forst and Coordination Committee of the Special Procedures chairperson Catalina Devandas-Aguilar said that the petition was an “unacceptable attack.”
Local rights groups also slammed the Duterte for issuing derogatory and racist remarks calling Agnes Callamard, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, “undernourished” and International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda “black.”
In his global update on human rights concerns, Zeid said that he “deplored” Duterte’s order to security forces for them to refuse cooperation in any rights violation investigation in the country.
“I am concerned by deepening repression and increasing threats to individuals and groups with independent or dissenting views, including opposition Senators, current and former public officials, the Commission on Human Rights, human rights defenders and journalists,” Zeid said.
He stressed that the Philippine government had the duty to uphold human rights and to cooperate with persons appointed by the UN office.
Zeid said that he also rued the president’s encouragement of troops to violate fundamental rules of international humanitarian law by shooting female rebels in their private parts
Duterte won the presidency in 2016 on the back of a strong anti-drugs and anti-crime platform. He has since launched a brutal campaign against users and peddlers of narcotics and thousands, many of whom belonged to the country’s urban poor, have been killed.
The president has taken criticisms of his drug war personally, and his spokesperson said that the Philippines would not allow Callamard to be the one investigating the issue for prejudging the situation. / Audrey Morallo (philstar.com) – March 9, 2018 – 9:05pm
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As part of its company expansion and increased activity in supporting clinical trials for small to medium size biotechs, PHARMExcel is delighted to have renewed its membership to the BioIndustry Association (BIA).
In support of the BIA, Yvanne Enever, CEO & Founder of PHARMExcel, and Russell Wheatcroft, COO at PHARMExcel will be attending the BioIndustry Association (BIA)’s Summer Networking Reception on Thursday, 13th July. This esteemed event will be held at the beautiful Langham Hotel in London.
PHARMExcel was delighted to be accepted as a member of the BIA in May 2022. The BIA serves as a prominent organisation that represents a diverse range of stakeholders within the life sciences sector. Membership to the BIA enables PHARMExcel to connect with stakeholders including small clinical stage biotechs, large pharmaceutical corporations, academics, and service providers catering to the life sciences industry. It is worth noting that a significant proportion of medicines currently undergoing pre-clinical and clinical development are associated with BIA’s esteemed members. As a leading voice in the UK life science industry, BIA plays a vital role in highlighting the challenges faced in innovation, research, and development.
Yvanne Enever, PHARMExcel’s CEO, expressed her enthusiasm for the BIA event, describing it as a unique and invaluable peer-to-peer networking opportunity. “This event provides an excellent forum for industry professionals like PHARMExcel to engage in discussions covering a wide range of topics, from scientific advancements to industry trends. With our focus in early phase clinical trials on gene therapies and vaccines, participation in this event enables the company to connect with world-class research and emerging biotech companies, fostering collaborations and facilitating further growth.”
Becoming a member of the BIA was a strategic decision for PHARMExcel, as it recognised the importance of this award-winning organisation in shaping the future of the UK life science industry. By joining forces with the BIA, PHARMExcel gains access to a vibrant network of like-minded professionals and key players in the life sciences sector, providing knowledge exchange and mutually beneficial partnerships.
PHARMExcel’s support at the BIA’s Summer Networking Reception signifies its commitment to expanding its horizons and forging meaningful connections within the bioscience community.
Yvanne Enever said “We’re dedicated to staying at the forefront of scientific advancements and collaborating with industry leaders to drive innovation in the field of biotechnology.”
PHARMExcel is an award-winning, full-service Contract Research Organisation (CRO) providing a flexible and innovative approach to clinical trial delivery. The company is recognised for its in-depth knowledge and experience of the clinical research environment, particularly in the UK, and has a network of regulatory and industry associates, allowing it to provide a global reach.
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Established over 25 years ago at the infancy of biotechnology, the BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative enterprises involved in UK bioscience. Members include emerging and more established bioscience companies; pharmaceutical companies; academic, research and philanthropic organisations; and service providers to the bioscience sector. The BIA represents the interests of its members to a broad section of stakeholders, from government and regulators to patient groups and the media. Its goal is to secure the UK’s position as a global hub and as the best location for innovative research and commercialisation, enabling our world-leading research base to deliver healthcare solutions that can truly make a difference to people’s lives.
For further information, please go to www.bioindustry.org


Audi A4 Review
Audi launches generation next A4 in Indian car market
Next generation Audi A4 to debut in August 2016
Audi upgrades A4 with powerful engine and series of new features
Generation next Audi A4 coming next year
Celebration Edition of A4 launched with price tag of Rs. 25.99 lakh
Audi launched enhanced variant of Audi A4 in Indian market
September 11, 2013: Recently German auto giant Audi had launched the upgraded version of Audi A4 2.0 TDI diesel variant in Indian auto market. The new variant is expected to be more powerful and fuel efficient than the previous variant. It is reported that the upgraded version will zoom the power of 177 bhp at 4200 rpm and churns the torque of 380 Nm at maximum of 2500 rpm. The ex-showroom price of new Audi A4 2.0 TDI Diesel variant is Rs. 31.72 lakh (ex-showroom price in Mumbai).
Audi A4 Review by Expert
The well known epitome of style and sophistication, Audi needs no further introduction. The All new venture form the company is simply something too magnetic, almost something that is irresistible. The Audi A4 is simply a sedan that has been designed and meant to make a lasting impression. The company has now launched the upgraded version of Audi A4 in the country.
This hot and sensuous sedan from Audi is brilliant in almost every aspect that can be related to perfection in elegance. Truly grandeur in style and power, the Audi A4 is a complete package.
The now available three of its excellent variants with varying characteristics, the A4 definitely has a knack above the others. With the choice of both more efficient petrol and diesel power trains, the beautiful sedan offers a paradise on wheels.
The 2013 Audi A4 is powered by supreme and extravagantly strong petrol and diesel engines based on TFSI and TDI technology and platform that enhances the performance with superior mileage efficiency and very low emissions. Both the engines offer great power and torque delivering satisfaction at par and increasing the ratings in legacy. The face lifted Audi A4 has some extraordinary features when it comes talking about the exteriors and interiors of the car. Some of the top notch features include glass roof, programmable on board computer with in- built memory function, rain sensors, bi- functional headlamps, active reflectors, electric sunroof, voice control, roller sun blinds, chrome finish, radio symphony, mobile support module, Bluetooth, Aux- In support, illuminated instruments, under seat storage etc.
With all aspects covered in the ultimate design and a platform so dignified, the Audi A4 is simply awesome and rules grace with pride. Being a complete package, the sedan has almost all comforts one could think of.
Audi A4 Mileage and Fuel Efficiency
Absolutely and very unmistakably the 2013 Audi A4 gives fitting mileage and performance that is an outcome of its superior engine platform and remarkable technology. The 1.8 l TFSI Petrol engine of the sedan gives around 11.5 Kmpl of mileage in the city and delivers around 15.6 Kmpl on the highways that is quite a notable performance with respect to such a huge displacement value. Here, Audi A4 mileage with its 2.0 l TDI Diesel engine is superior now, as it delivers 12.5 Kmpl in the city and around 16.5 Kmpl on the highways which is quite fantastic. Both these engines have certified fuel efficiency of ARAI. The third in the array is the turbocharged and cooled 3.0 l TDI Quattro Diesel engine, which is capable of delivering a mileage of 10.0 kmpl in the city traffic and 13.5 Kmpl on the highways. The Audi A4 delivers more than the decent statistics in terms of fuel efficiency that counts for a brand image of its own.
|Audi A4 1.8 TFSI Petrol
|Audi A4 2.0 TDI Diesel
|Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Diesel
Audi A4 Variants and Features
|Audi A4 1.8 TFSI Petrol
|Advanced keyless entry, smart key, Audi hold assist, park assist function with parking sensors, rear view camera, leather upholstery, multifunction steering wheel with ergonomics, driver’s seat with memory mechanism, automatic climate control, advanced music interface, speech recognition system, driver information system, Bang and Olufsen sound system, TV Tuner Bluetooth and mobile module, electric sunroof, radio symphony, under seat storage, roller sun blinds, rain sensors, bi- functional headlamps, illuminated instruments, rain sensors, programmable on board computer, navigation and GPS, brake assist and cruise control etc.
|Audi A4 2.0 TDI Diesel
|All features similar with the above mentioned variants except for the 2.0 l TDI Diesel Engine that comes as an accomplice with this variant.
|Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro Diesel
|All features same as 2.0 TDI Diesel variant but with the accomplice of a 3.0 l TDI Quattro Diesel turbocharged engine with effective engine cooler and some additional exterior packages both stock and optional.
Audi A4 Engine, Power and Performance
The excellent couture of the car is not just the only aspect that makes the car truly lovable but also the power packed rumbling engines of the car available in both petrol and diesel options attract respect.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI Petrol
The first and the foremost engine of the Audi A4 is its 1.8 l TFSI Engine based on the platform of four inline cylinders that are capable of generating a tremendous power of about 118 KW at 4500- 6250 rpm and a torque of about 250 Nm at a rate of 1500- 4500 rpm. The Engine holds a fairly high displacement value of around 1798 cc.
Audi A4 2.0 l TDI Diesel
The massively capable Audi A4 2.0 l TDI Diesel engine based on the common rail technology is amazing in delivering a maximum power output of around 177bhp at a rate of 4200 rpm and a torque of about 380 Nm at a rate of 1750- 2500 rpm. The super bold engine has a displacement value of around 1968 cc.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI V6 Quattro Diesel
The ultra- bashing Audi A4 3.0 l TDI V6 Quattro Diesel engine turbocharged with power boosters and effective cooling atoms counts for a power of 176 KW at 4000- 4400 rpm, rendering a torque of around 500 Nm at a rate of 1500- 3000 rpm. This amazing engine has a displacement of 2967 cc. All engine variants of the A4 are supportive of the Automatic Transmission only as a regular standard.
Audi A4 Pickup and Acceleration
|Max. Power (Ps/ rpm)
|Max. Torque (Nm/ rpm)
|Pickup (0- 100) (sec.)
|Top Speed (Km/ h)
|1.8 TFSI Petrol
|118/ 4500- 6200
|250/ 1500- 4500
|2.0 TDI Diesel
|320/ 1750- 2500
|3.0 TDI V6 Quattro Diesel
|176/ 4000- 4400
|500/ 1500- 3500
The Audi A4 is a complete package with all its variants delivering excellent statistics in pickup and acceleration.
The 1.8 TFSI Petrol delivers a power of 118 ps/ 4500- 6200 rpm with a torque of 250 Nm/ 1500- 4500 rpm. The superfast engine picks up from 0- 100 within 8.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 218 Km/ h. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI Diesel engine churns out 105 ps/ 4200 rpm and a torque of 320 Nm/ 1750- 2500 rpm covering up 0-1 00 within 9.4 seconds and reaching a top speed of 210 Km/ h. The last but not the least, the terrific 3.0 TDI V6 Quattro Diesel unleashes 176 ps/ 4000- 4400 rpm and delivers a torque of 500 Nm/ 1500- 3500 rpm, covering a 0- 100 speed in just 6.2 seconds and reaching a top speed of 250 Km/ h. The power is unmatchable with the all new Audi A4.
Audi A4 Interiors and Features
The Audi A4 as mentioned earlier is simply an excellence in beauty. A whole wide new world awaits pleasure and comfort with the ambience of supreme luxury inside this extravagant style structure. The super comfortable and luxurious leather upholstery together with the terrific chrome finishing well flourished through the couture is elegant and speaks of sophistication at every sight. The seats are a delight offering luxury at the top most priority with a spacious legroom. The cabin is huge and houses all sorts of features to please you with. The vast sequence of details vivid and wide gives the idea of how charming the craftsmanship has been in the making of this benchmark. Apart from the usual features like the automatic climate control, height adjustable seats for both driver and co- driver etc, the sedan is fully packed with certain high luxury aspects as well including the programmable on- board computer for setting up speed limits and GPS module. The multifunction steering wheel is simply awesome with a console that has integrated voice recognition and Bluetooth/ AUX- In support music and mobile. The instrument cluster and the driver information panel have a beautiful illumination that looks amazingly stylish and sporty. The A4 has rear spilt folding seats too and not to forget, the rear centre arm rest that makes it even comfortable. The adjustable head rests are a delight. The electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function is quite exotic.
Some other high end luxury packages include the Chrome interior finish that looks absolutely brilliant around the huge dashboard and the central panel housing the audio system and interface along with AC vents and ashtray. The three zone automatic air- conditioning is terrific too. The sedan has many small storage compartments throughout the cabin including the cup/ bottle holders and the magazine holders beneath the door trims. The sedan has a huge boot space as well that takes off the worry on long hauls. Moreover the A4 offers a large console area with numerous accessibility options to comfort you with.
Audi A4 Exteriors and Features
The Audi A4 is not just luxurious from the inside but equally commendable and admirable from the exteriors. The breath catching exteriors are elegant from all angles and remain persistent to your eye even when it has crossed the line of sight. The sedan is wonderful and sensuous in every aspect. The front fascia of the sedan is highlighted by the beautifully carved headlamps that give the car a very dramatic look. The unique shaped central three leveled grille looks fabulous with the wide and bold Audi company logo placed right at the centre. The lower split grilles with integrated fog lamps with automatic dimming function looks sophisticated and extremely stylish. The glass roof looks trendy together with rain sensors etc. The Bi- functional Xenon headlamps are quite bold. Metallic body colored bumpers run through the front from the sides to the back. The rear is equally magnetic, with the tail lights in a uniquely curved shape and the active reflectors at the lower end. The rear glass has a defogger and wash wipe very accurately placed. The variable sunshield with roller sun blinds further adds to the luxury of the sedan. The A4 astonishes and surprises from all angles very elegantly.
Safety Features in Audi A4
The Audi A4 comes packed with almost all essential safety mechanisms ensuring overall safety of the driver and passengers. The package includes ABS with EBD, traction control system, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) dual front air bags, side and curtain airbags at the back, servotronic speed sensitive power controllable steering wheel, brake assist and park assist with rear view camera.
Audi A4 Driving and Handling
The Audi A4 is nothing but a simple definition of comfort and luxury, whether driving or travelling in it, all aspects make you fall for it some way or the other. The powerful multifunctional steering gives you full control over the vehicle. The brake assist is exceptionally wonderful and the super smooth transmission is even redefined in the new A4. The cruise control is phenomenal together with the traction control system. The height adjustable driver seat with memory function is too good and makes the A4 a charm to drive. The four link front axle suspension at the front and the trapezoidal axle at the rear pair up to give you remarkable control and firmness over all sorts of terrains making it less bumpy and more comfortable. The tyre grip is appreciable on the roads.
Audi A4 Accessories
The Audi A4 has its very own integrated Audio system CD/ DVD changer with six surround speakers that deliver unmatchable acoustics throughout the cabin. The beautiful central console houses the interface, other accessories include GPS/ Navigation module, illuminated ashtray, cigar lighter, voice recognition module, mobile communication module with Bluetooth and AUX- In support.
Audi A4 Conclusion
The Audi A4 is truly a legacy, an epic blend of comfort, power and performance that definitely has a knack above others in the segment.
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ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 5A
5171 South Dakota Avenue NE, Suite 125
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 733-2414 (o); (202) 733-2415 (f)
The monthly meeting of ANC 5A was held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. The meeting was held at UDC-CC Backus Campus. The meeting was called to order at 6:53 PM. Quorum was established. The following Commissioners were present for the meeting:
Commissioner Grace Lewis
Commissioner Jasmine White
Commissioner Adrian Jordan
Commissioner Sandi Washington
Commissioner Ronnie Edwards
Motion to adopt agenda by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner Jordan. Motion carried.
Commissioner Washington introduced Mario Acosta Velez, Dir. of Government Affairs for Verizon to discuss:
· Outages in November 2014
· Operations/engineering personnel willing to meet with community
· FiOS’ Brookland central office (deployment of FiOs service in neighborhood)
· Issues with phone line in community that need to be replaced
· Contact information, 202-515-2580
Motion to approve budget pending audit by Commissioner Washington, seconded by Commissioner White. Motion carried.
Motion to approve FY 15 first quarter expenditures by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Motion carried.
Motion to approve January 2015 minutes (with minor spelling correction) by Commissioner Lewis , seconded by Commissioner Washington. Motion carried.
Introduction of Rahman Branch to the community by Malik Williams and Tommie Jones
· Branch is the new Director of the Office of African-American Affairs, which acts as advocates of the African-American community
· Branch announced intentions to work with Mayor Bowser and her efforts of transparency and community participation – upcoming budget meeting at Anacostia HS on 2/28 from 1-2:30 pm
· Contact information, 202-442-8121 and firstname.lastname@example.org
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Police Service Area (PSA) 405 joint community meeting led by Lieutenant Ridlehoover and Officer Lucas, discussed the following concerns with community:
· Homicide at 1226 Emerson St. NE on 2/22/15
· Scams targeted towards seniors (distributed literature)
· Initiative 71, which legalizes the possession of up to 2 ounces of marijuana, but illegal on all federal property (national parks, public housing, etc.)
· Patrolling Park Place community
· Community relations/police station personnel
· Recent arrests in PSA 405 possibly related to burglaries
· Lt. Ridlehoover’s contact info, email@example.com, 202-730-0609 (desk), 202-904-6546 (cell)
Presentation by Melanie Giles, Parent Engagement Events Coordinator, addressing Potomac Preparatory Public Charter School
· School is no longer Potomac Lighthouse PCS – new name, new principle, new management
· School will serve students preschool – 8th grade; currently primarily wards 6,7, & 8
· Potomac Prep PCS wants to amend charter from arts and fusion curriculum to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) focused program
· Giles requesting ANC 5A presence, Commissioner Jordan will Jordan will coordinator trip
· Charter amendments due 3/15/15
Ronan Gulstone, representative from Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie’s officer reported the following updates:
· New Constituent Services Coordinator, Wesley Dawson, 202-727-8274
· Congressional rider regulating the sales of marijuana
· Joint oversight hearing for WMATA held on 2/2/15
· Agency performance oversight hearings – Attorney General on 3/4/15 MPD hearing on 3/10/15
· From Deputy Mayor on Education - DC Public Charter School Board voted to revoke charter for Community Academy Public Charter School; DC Bilingual PCS will relocate to Keene Campus at 33 Riggs Rd NE
Commissioner Washington expressed concern and discontent for the process of how schools are assigned and without including community input or proper notification.
Chairman Edwards will extend an official invitation to Councilman McDuffie and specifically requested that Mr. Gulstone inform Councilman McDuffie that he is disappointed with how he has not given 5A the attention and support requested during the process of Mamie D. Lee being awarded to Briya/Bridges, which was not supported by 5A. Edwards also expressed frustration that he made an appointment to meet with McDuffie and the councilman was not present at the meeting. Chairman Edwards urged Mr. Gulstone to communicate to McDuffie that he wants the councilman to stand with 5A when the commission has to address issues like recent school assignments.
Commissioner Jordan announced plans to create a resolution against Councilmember Grosso’s bill for ranked-choice voting in DC, which could potentially change the landscape of DC politics.
Motion by Commission Jordan to adopt proposed bylaws changes as written, seconded by Commissioner White. Motion passes.
Bylaws discussion for future changes:
· Replace Executive Meeting with Committee of the Whole
· Executive board transition policy
· Once approved, any bylaws changes should be posted to 5A website
Motion by Commissioner White to table 5A grant process discussion, seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Motion carried.
Members of the community expressed concern/made the following announcements:
· Dissatisfaction with out of date minutes and meeting notices on 5A’s website – No minutes for November 2014 on 5A website
· Issue with snow removal at art place; ice on sidewalks
· Residents expressed concern of Commissioner Alston’s absence at community meetings – would like updates on WMATA project and 6th place PUD
· Residents would like documents that will be voted on to be placed on 5A’s website in advance of meetings
· No update on 5A Lamond Riggs Task Force
· Announcement – Arcadia Food – Farmer’s Market on wheels in low food access neighborhoods on Fridays from May – October from 11am – 1pm. Go to aracdiafood.org for locations & info
· Request for FY 15 budget and 1st quarter report to be posted on 5A’s website.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:38 pm
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"Landlocked" by modern folk artist Jeremy James is an album with a deep-rooted purpose. Uplifting and inspiring, Jeremy pulls at the heart-strings of listeners with songs like "Home" that summons tears, passion, and hope all in the duration of a three minute song. "Old Man Winter" stands out as potently emotional and lyrically crafty. Moreover, Jeremy's vocals are best described as pacifying and contagiously hopeful. "Landlocked" hails no fewer accolades in the area of instrumentation with its catchy lead acoustic guitars and occasional organs. What's more, this record carries with it production that many artists strive to obtain. Modern folk fans of bands such as Nickel Creek will find this assembly to be a well-worth-it investment that will undoubtedly yield renewed hope and optimism!
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I have been really hesitant to start THE LIST and I guess that’s mainly because then it would be obvious what I had moved on from.
As I have talked about before patchwork was a big part of my life before and during owning my patchwork and embroidery shop. In the 7 years since it closed I have hardly sewn anything and I have always put it down to burn out from making samples of patterns for classes and magazine articles. I still have quite a bit of fabric and I love all of them dearly, they are like familiar faces, friends. I can slowly feel the need to sew creeping back but not in the context of before, so it will be interesting to see how it returns.
There are a lot of skills I have that I enjoy doing;
The ones in bold are skills I have but I’m working on improving.
- Printmaking - Relief and etching
- Embroidery more contemporary
- Artist books from recycled books and ones I create myself
- Mixed media art journaling
- Writing usually to get stuff out of my head
- Researching for art projects
- Drawing – a skill I’m working on
- Colour and the use of it an on going learning process
- Mark making on paper and textiles.
- Water colour a learning process.
For me the hardest thing is coming up with ideas in a world of so many possibilities, I place a lot of pressure on myself and am almost paralysed with fear of failure and being judged.
I know this is a problem a lot of artists.


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When I bought my '64 Spyder I ran it pretty had before really looking it over and it had a nut missing on a rear wheel. 3 held it together fine so I'm thinking 4 is plenty.
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Britain and China have signed trade deals worth STG2.6 billion ($A4.06 billion) and announced Beijing will loan a pair of pandas to a zoo in Scotland for 10 years.
The deals were signed on Monday during talks in London between Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang and British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
The agreements include a commitment by Jaguar Land Rover to increase sales in China to the 40,000 mark this year in a deal which the automaker said was worth STG1 billion ($A1.56 billion).
"We had successful talks covering a range of issues, and we witnessed the signing of a number of agreements, including commercial deals with an estimated contract value of at least 2.6 billion pounds," Clegg said.
In another deal, BP and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation signed an agreement on deepwater exploration in the South China Sea.
The talks also covered international security and climate change "in which the UK and China work closely together", a British government statement said.
It was also announced that China will loan a breeding pair of giant pandas -- named Tian Tian and Yuangguang, which translates to Sweetie and Sunshine -- to Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland for 10 years.
The move "will boost research, conservation and tourism in Scotland and the UK", the statement said.
Li, who is widely tipped to become Chinese premier next year, also met Prime Minister David Cameron for talks on Monday, the second day of his visit to Britain after he spent Sunday in Scotland.
Britain is scrambling to catch up with European rivals France and Germany in winning trade deals with China.
Li has also visited Spain and Germany on his trip.


I have the diesel vRS and it goes like the clappers.
Got the petrol version and yes - it ain't sluggish, though it does spin those front wheels pretty easily if you are heavy on the gas :D
Overall I am very pleased with it EXCEPT the road/cabin noise. You can tell where they reduce cost vs the Audi and Golf equivalents and the sound proofing is definitely sub-par IMO. I am sure the 19" wheels plus the OEM Pirellis don't help and I am looking forward to replacing the tyres with something better and quieter.


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The tiny businesses management (SBA) features established a night out together of May 10 th for loan providers in order start up distributing forgiveness apps for commission Safety Program (PPP) financing. On July 23 rd , the SBA issued a procedural find (related below) to financial institutions outlining the entire process of making an application for forgiveness for his or her consumers. The SBA has generated a forgiveness system for lenders just use the system.
a customer may submit that loan Forgiveness product vendor end of the 8-week or 24-week secure years, provided the customer has utilized each of the debt profits which is why the borrower happens to be asking for forgiveness as well borrower’s money forgiveness program makes up about any wages savings in excess of 25% for the complete covered years.
Through the observe, the SBA just as before worried that “providing a precise computation of the debt forgiveness numbers will be the obligation for the buyer, and financial institutions may trust debtor representations. Creditors are anticipated to complete a good-faith evaluation, in a sensible occasion, belonging to the borrower’s computations and boosting forms about levels qualified to apply for forgiveness.” They went on to declare that the Lender must review the product and publish its decision on forgiveness, with encouraging documentation, within the SBA little later than two months after its receipt through the customer. Also, the SBA could have the chance to evaluate all PPP finance whenever you want, if needed.
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Tues 2nd Feb 2021 – This issue has now been resolved.
Magic Tax will be out of action due to an error with HMRC’s MTD for vat service.
The Magic Tax downtime is directly due to an error with HMRC’s system which is currently being investigated.
Magic Tax will be out of action until this error has been resolved.
We will of course update this post as soon as we know more.
The reason for this downtime is because Magic Tax relies on the HMRC system being operational – and during this period customers will also be unable to carry out any of the following on the HMRC Making Tax Digital (MTD) VAT system:
- submit Returns
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We apologise for any inconvenience.
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