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ENGLISH | FRENCH
Société : Allegorithmic SAS
Adresse : 3 Avenue Julien, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand
N° SIRET : 448 617 753
Capital Social : 189 080€
Welcome to Substance 3D Website. This Website is owned and operated by Allegorithmic.
The present terms and conditions (the “Terms”) are intended to govern all relations between Allegorithmic and any natural or legal person using this Website.
These Terms govern your access to and use of this Website and, except as otherwise provided in these Terms, all Software (as defined hereafter), Substance Materials (as defined hereafter), Copyright Asset (as defined hereafter), text, graphics, images, information, tutorials, information or other materials that may or may not be available for purchase through this Website (collectively the “Services”) constitute a binding legal agreement between Allegorithmic and you.
Certain areas of this Website and your access to or use of certain Services may have different terms and conditions that may require You to agree with and accept them. If there is a conflict between these Terms and the terms and conditions posted in a specific area of this Website, the terms and conditions posted on the specific area will prevail with respect to your use of or access to that area of this Website or Services.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT, BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES OR BY POSTING ANY USER CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE REGISTERED ON THIS WEBSITE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, THEN YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ACCESS OR USE THIS WEBSITE, SERVICES OR CONTENT.
YOU MAY NOT USE THIS WEBSITE OR SERVICES IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS.
In these Terms, the terms starting with a capital letter shall have the following meaning:
- “Agreement”: means (i) the General Terms and Conditions, (ii) the Specific Terms and Conditions and (iii) the Third Party Licenses ((i), (ii) and (iii) as further defined in other areas of this Website), which a User intending to license Software or Copyright Asset must enter into with Allegorithmic;
- “Account”: means the personal account that may be created by a User of this Website to enable the User to have access to certain Services offered by Allegorithmic;
- “Commercial Terms” means the Fees payable by a User to access certain Services, as set out in the relevant areas of this Website, quotes, invoices, price list or Agreement;
- “Consumer”: means any User who is acquiring Software or a Copyright Asset, for his/her direct individual Use and does not make any direct or indirect commercial use of the Software or Copyright Asset;
- “Content”: means, but is not limited to, the Copyright Assets, Substance Materials, text, graphics, images, photographs, tutorials, information and other materials available on this Website excluding User Content;
- “Copyright Asset”: means specific content including without limitation materials, brushes, patches, High Dynamic Range Images (HDRIs), meshes, software tools, services and any other form of works which are subject to copyright laws, that are distributed either through (i) an Allegorithmic proprietary License on Substance Source or Substance Academy websites (as further detailed in a specific area of this Website) or another proprietary Allegorithmic platform as or (ii) a Creative Commons License on Substance Share (as further detailed in a specific area of this Website);
- “Fee”: means any fee, cost and expense as set out in the Commercial Terms that are payable for Your Use of the Services;
- “Free Services”: means the possibility for all Users to use certain Services offered by Allegorithmic on the Website free of charge;
- “License”: shall mean the limited right to Use the Software or the Copyright Assets as further detailed in the Agreement;
- “Login Details”: means the User’s username or email address and password necessary to create and have access to his/her Account;
- “Services”: means all Software and Content available to the Users on this Website either free of charge or upon the payment of a Fee;
- “Software”: means the Allegorithmic proprietary software product, licensed to you under the Agreement entered into between Allegorithmic and you;
- “Specific Terms and Conditions”: the specific terms and conditions containing the additional terms including the applicable Fees if any, governing your Use of a Software or Copyright Asset;
- “Substance Materials”: means the texture and/or filter or a combination thereof either created by you through your use of the Software or otherwise, or made available to you as a Copyright Asset;
- “Third Party Licenses”: means the terms and conditions of any third-party software which is embedded in the Software or the Copyright Asset;
- “Website” or “Allegorithmic Website”: means Allegorithmic’s website, web pages and online stores, including substance3d.com;
- “User”: means any natural or legal person visiting the Website and using Services offered by Allegorithmic or third parties;
- “User Content”: means the Content posted by a specific User on this Website;
- “You”: means the User of this Website.
- “Your” means relating to you or made or carried out by you.
These Terms define the mutual obligations of the User and Allegorithmic.
Allegorithmic is a French limited liability (“SAS”) company with a share capital of 189.080 euros, whose registered office is at 3 avenue Julien, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France, registered under number 448 617 753 with the Registry of Commerce and Companies of Clermont-Ferrand, with VAT registration number FR91385385844.
The contact email address is email@example.com and telephone number is + 33 (0)4 44 44 63 44.
Legal representative and director of the publications: Ms. Jillian Forusz, President.
The hosting services (i) for Allegorithmic Website is performed by Amazon Web Services, Inc., a company incorporated in the USA, with contact details at https://aws.amazon.com; (ii) for Substance Source and Substance Academy Websites are performed by Google, a company incorporated in the USA with contact details at https://cloud.google.com/contact/ through Google Cloud Platform.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
Allegorithmic offers to Users the possibility to use certain Services on this Website free of charge including without limitation to post User Content, participate to Allegorithmic forum or subscribe to Allegorithmic newsletter.
Allegorithmic also offers to Users the possibility to use certain Services on this Website for a Fee including without limitation licensing Software or Copyright Assets.
The English language version of these Terms is legally binding in the event of any conflict between the English version and any translations.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, as Substance Academy utilizes the YouTube API, you must comply with the YouTube Terms of Service when browsing on Substance Academy. Adobe disclaims any liability for your breach of the YouTube Terms of Service.
ACCEPTANCE AND CHANGE OF TERMS
The use of this Website requires that the User accepts, in advance and without reservation, the present Terms.
The User acknowledges and understands that by using this Website such User accepts the Terms.
If a User refuses to accept these Terms, such User is not authorized to use this Website.
These Terms come into force on the date of their publication online and shall be binding upon first use of this Website by the User and until new conditions supersede them, as further detailed hereafter.
Allegorithmic recommends that Users print and / or download these Terms for their records.
Allegorithmic may revise the Terms at any time for legal, best practice or any other reason. If Allegorithmic modifies these Terms substantially, Allegorithmic will post the modification on this Website and will display a banner showing the date when these Terms were last updated, or otherwise provide You with notice of the modification.
Please be sure to review the current Terms each time You visit this Website and check the new Terms that may be applicable.
By continuing to access or use this Website or the Services after we have posted a modification on this Website or have provided you with notice, you are indicating that you agree to be bound by the modified Terms.
This Website, Services, Content and User Content are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other laws. Except as expressly provided in these Terms, Allegorithmic and its licensors exclusively own all rights, titles and interests in and to the Site, Services and Content, including all associated intellectual property rights. You will not remove, alter or obscure any copyright, trademark, service mark or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the Website, Services, Content and User Content (other than your own User Content).
LICENSE TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE COPYRIGHT ASSETS
You will find on this Website some free evaluation and paid Licenses and updates to the Allegorithmic Software or Copyright Assets, that you may elect to purchase and/or download from this Website. In order to use the Allegorithmic Software or a Copyright Asset, you must be granted a valid license by accepting the Agreement for the specific Software or Copyright Asset you intend to use at or before the time of installation. Except as otherwise provided herein, your use of the Software or the Copyright Asset will be governed exclusively by the Agreement, not these Terms.
Any Software or Copyright available on this Website will be subject to your acceptance of the Agreement available by following the link: https://www.substance3D.com/legal.
Users may upload and publish User Content on this Website. You acknowledge and agree that all such User Content whether information, data, text, or other materials, publicly posted, are the sole responsibility of the User positing such User Content.
You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for all User Content you post or upload on this Website. In particular, you will choose alone and will be fully responsible for the means, methods and resources necessary to post and upload such User Content on this Website.
It is your responsibility to understand how intellectual property laws and content operate. Only User Content which you have either created, or that was validly assigned to you, or else for which you obtained a valid authorization may be posted or uploaded on this Website.
You represent and warrant that: (i) You either are the sole and exclusive owner of all User Content that you post or upload on this Website or you have all rights, licenses, consents, authorizations and releases to use and distribute such User Content; and (ii) neither the User Content nor your uploading, posting, publication, submission or transmittal of such User Content or any use of such content (or any portion thereof) by a user or by Allegorithmic, through or by means of this Website or otherwise, will infringe, misappropriate or violate a third party’s patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights or other proprietary or intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy, or result in the violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Each time you post or upload User Content on this Website, You acknowledge and agree that your user name may be associated with any User Content that you post or upload, and you represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all rights to any User Content you post or upload on this Website. you agree that you will indemnify, defend, and hold Allegorithmic harmless for all claims resulting from any User Content you post or upload on this Website.
License grant to Allegorithmic
If you are making any User Content available on this Website, you hereby grant to Allegorithmic a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, represent and distribute such User Content on any format including by means of this Website and in any known digital media or unknown to this day, unless agreed otherwise between you and Allegorithmic. Allegorithmic does not claim any ownership rights in any User Content.
The license endures for as long as the User elects to continue to include some User Content on the Website and will terminate at the time such User Content is removed from the Website.
Violation of a third party’s intellectual property rights
If a User has reason to believe that their copyrights have been violated, such user must notify Allegorithmic as soon as such User has knowledge of it.
Any correspondence shall be sent to Allegorithmic at the following address: Allegorithmic, 3, avenue Julien, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France or sent by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org.
The User shall provide Allegorithmic with information including:
- The precise localization of the User Content with the URL;
- Personal information and email address of the User;
- A warranty to Allegorithmic that the use of such User Content is not duly authorized by the owner;
- Evidence that the User Content is believed to be illegal, and
- Any information relevant that could help Allegorithmic determine the alleged violation of intellectual property
Once Allegorithmic has been made aware of a manifestly unlawful User Content, Allegorithmic will remove such illegal User Content or make it impossible to access and notify the publishing party that the User Content has been blocked or deleted.
General rules for Account creation
Before using certain Services on this Website, including without limitation to receive the Allegorithmic’s newsletter, a User might be requested to create an Account. In order to create an Account, each User must first create his/her Login Details, and then use such Login Details each time s/he wants to access such Services.
The Login Details are strictly personal and confidential. The User is fully liable for keeping such Login Details confidential. The User undertakes neither to use the Account of another User nor the Login Details of another User, nor to disclose his/her Login Details to a third party.
The User is solely liable for any use of his/her Account by him/herself or by any third party. Allegorithmic shall not be liable for any misuse or fraudulent use of the User’s Login Details unless such misuse or fraudulent use was directly caused by Allegorithmic.
In order to ensure the security of this Website and to prevent all fraudulent intrusion of unauthorized persons, all passwords chosen by a User should consist of at least 8 characters (including numbers, special characters, etc.). Each User shall change his/her personal password on a regular basis.
After accessing his/her User’s Account, the User should log out by clicking the “close” button so that no unauthorized person can access the Account. Allegorithmic invites the User to be extremely careful, especially when such User logs in from a public computer.
Any instructions received by Allegorithmic which include User’s Login Details shall be presumed to have been submitted by the User.
The User shall inform Allegorithmic immediately if some or all of this information changed or is not valid any longer. The User shall notify Allegorithmic in writing, by letter, fax or email of any modification.
A User who is already registered is only required to enter his/her email address and password.
The entering of this information by the User is deemed a proof of his/her connection to the Website.
Creation of an Account to access free Services
An Account is available to any User after such User provided his/her Login Details.
Once the User has created his/her Account, s/he can sign in directly by clicking the button “Sign in” with Allegorithmic and entering his/her Login Details.
Creation of an Account to access paid Services
For any User wishing to purchase certain Services including without limitation Software or certain Copyright Assets, a User must enter his/her Login Details, and customary billing information such as name, company name, billing address, credit card information and VAT number (for EU residents) either to Allegorithmic or its third-party payment processor.
You agree to pay Allegorithmic the Fees for all purchases of paid Services (including all applicable taxes) made via the Website and you hereby authorize the collection of such Fees by charging the credit card You provided as part of your order, either directly by Allegorithmic or indirectly, via a third party online payment processor.
For subscription Services, Allegorithmic may disable all copies of the Software or Copyright Assets You have licensed in the event you fail to make all payments by the due date.
Once the User has provided the above information, and once it has been verified by Allegorithmic, such User shall be able to purchase and download the paid Services.
Suspension and suppression of an Account
A User may suppress his/her Account at any time.
Temporary Suspension. Once a User temporarily suspends or pauses his/her Account, all such User’s billing details including his/her credit card information will be permanently deleted from Allegorithmic’s records. Allegorithmic shall however keep other information about such User including the User’s preferences or the balance of the earned digital money s/he accumulated after purchasing paid Services, as to enable the User to start benefiting from such earned digital money when s/he resumes subscribing to the paid Services.
Permanent suppression. If a User wants to permanently suppress his/her Account and Login Details, such User must confirm his/her intent for permanent suppression by filling in a contact form that can be found at https://www.substance3D.com/contact. Once permanent suppression is confirmed by a User, such User’s Account shall be permanently deleted and all information pertaining to the User will be permanently deleted from Allegorithmic’s records.
Once an account has been permanently suppressed, a User understands and agrees that s/he shall not be allowed to access the paid Services that s/he was subscribing to unless such User creates a new Account.
Information and notices concerning Allegorithmic’s collection and use of your personal information is available by following the link: https://www.substance3D.com/legal.
FOR ALL USER CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GRAPHICS, SOUND, OR TEXT PROVIDED BY A USER ON THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS WEBSITE IS IN FACT A TECHNICAL MEANS AND A TOOL FOR PUBLICATION OF USER CONTENT, WHICH IS MADE AVAILABLE BY ALLEGORITHMIC TO THE USERS. ACCORDINGLY, EXCEPT WHERE ALLEGORITHMIC WAS DULY ADVISED OF THE BLATANT EXISTENCE OF AN ILLEGAL CONTENT, ALLEGORITHMIC (I) DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY CONTENT, (II) DOES NOT VERIFY THE IDENTITY OF PEOPLE USING THE WEBSITE, AND (III) DOES NOT SCREEN, MONITOR, EDIT OR REVIEW ANY USER CONTENT AT ANY TIME.
Allegorithmic does not warrant or represent that it shall monitor, pre-screen, review, flag, filter, modify, refuse or remove any or all Content on this Website.
- The date on which You discovered any nonconformity of the Content,
- Your last name, first name and a way of contacting You such as a phone number and/or an e-mail address;
After receipt of such notice, Allegorithmic reserves the right to act as it deems appropriate, at its sole discretion. Where Allegorithmic believes or has reasons to believe that any User Content is unlawful because:
(A) such User Content without limitation:
- violates the intellectual property rights or any other rights of any third party;
- violates any applicable law or is subject to a court order;
- is being distributed by third parties improperly;
- is deemed by Allegorithmic to have a virus or is deemed to be malware, spyware or have an adverse impact on Allegorithmic or others ;
- violates these Terms or any other terms and conditions available on other areas of this Website;
- impacts the integrity of Allegorithmic servers due to its display by way of example; or
(B) such User Content may render Allegorithmic liable to any third party or may otherwise be in breach of any applicable terms and conditions available on other areas of this Website, Allegorithmic may take (or require You or third party to take) such action and/or do such things as may in Allegorithmic’s reasonable opinion be necessary to minimize or eliminate Allegorithmic’s potential liability including without limitation suspend or remove the User Content from this Website immediately, edit or change the User Content and/or block a third party from accessing this Website or request that You immediately cease Using the User Content and remove it from any computer device and destroy them.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, You understand and agree that by using this Website, You may be exposed to certain User Content or other Content that You may find offensive, indecent or objectionable and that You therefore Use this Website at Your own risk.
GENERAL PROHIBITIONS OF USE
The User agrees not to use the Website or the Services without limitation to:
- unlawfully or in any manner that could damage, disable, overload or alter this Website;
- collect email addresses or information of other Users by any means, electronic or otherwise, in order to contact by email or any other means those Users without their prior consent;
- publish on the Website or allow others to publish Content that is pornographic, racist, anti-Semitic, discriminatory, pedophiliac, racial, obscene, fraudulent, illegal, injurious, defamatory, that encourages violence or criminal acts, that infringes third party rights or violate local, domestic or international laws or regulations;
- display Contents which are not exclusively private User Contents originally created by Users;
- usurp another person’s or business’s identity and hide his/her identity, age or affiliation with a person or entity;
- publish any personal data of a third party including but not limited to addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses or bank or credit card account numbers;
- post Content or materials that contain software viruses or computer code, files or programs designed to prevent, destroy or limit the functionality of computer software or hardware or telecommunications;
- send emails containing viruses, Trojan horses or other similar programs;
- publish information that could cause or create a risk of breaching the confidentiality of any person or entity or harm to any person or entity;
- make or encourage unlawful or unauthorized copies of Users or third party Contents protected by copyright;
- carry out commercial and/or sales activities without the prior written consent of Allegorithmic.
To benefit from certain Services available on this Website including without limitation certain licensed Software or Copyright Assets, Users might be requested to pay Fees shown on the Commercial Terms of this Website.
The Fees might be payable monthly, yearly or for a fixed price, as set out on the Commercial Terms.
Prices will be stated in US Dollars excluding sales taxes such as VAT. The applicable Fees for the paid Services are as shown on the Website during the validation of a User’s order.
The Fees for any custom-made Service is not available on the Website and shall be provided to the Users by Allegorithmic separately based on the specific Client’s needs.
Allegorithmic may change the Fees for paid Services in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions for the paid Services as set out in other areas of this Website.
The User agrees that all invoices for the paid Services will be transmitted by email to the address provided by the User in the contact information.
If an invoice is not paid by the User in full within a period of thirty (30) days from the due date, then the outstanding amounts shall carry interest at the interest rate for each month (or partial month) which has elapsed following such due date until such amounts are paid in full. The interest rate will be calculated based on three (3) times the legal interest rate currently in force in France.
To receive the paid Services, the User must pay in full by credit card the Fees stated on the day of placing the order. In the absence of confirmation of payment, the Services cannot be provided by Allegorithmic.
All sales are final and there shall be no refunds except as required by applicable law. Each month started cannot be refunded.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Allegorithmic is available to answer the Users’ general questions by email to the following address: email@example.com.
Allegorithmic is available to answer User’s questions relating to bugs on the Software, Copyright Assets or other Content by email to the following address: firstname.lastname@example.org.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES
These Terms may under no circumstances be interpreted as creating any sort of agreement to act as an authorized agent on behalf of either party.
Allegorithmic and the User may under no circumstances be held jointly and severally liable as to any obligation or right provided herein.
Allegorithmic may, in case of a violation of these Terms by the User, (i) terminate and permanently delete the User’s Account, (ii) delete part or all of a User Content on the Website, (iii) cancel the User’s Login Details (iv) suspend or interrupt User’s access to all or part of the Website and Services, with or without prior notice or explanation, and without incurring any liability in this respect.
The User is exclusively liable for the creation of backup and replacement copies of each User Content it uploads or posts on this Website and Allegorithmic shall not be liable for any costs associated therewith.
If the Account is inactive for a period of six (6) months since the last action of the User on his/her Account, Allegorithmic may delete this Account. The User may suppress his/her Account at any time.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE AND ANY SERVICES DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THIS WEBSITE AND THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. IN PARTICULAR, ALLEGORITHMIC, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, HOLDING COMPANIES AND AFFILIATES, AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT TO YOU THAT (A) YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (B) YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR FREE FROM ERROR, (C) ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY YOU AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (D) THAT DEFECTS IN THE OPERATION OR FUNCTIONALITY OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS WEBSITE WILL BE CORRECTED, AND (E) THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES WILL NOT CAUSE ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM, OR OTHER DEVICE, OR LOSS OF DATA.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALLEGORITHMIC FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.
The User agrees to indemnify and defend Allegorithmic, shareholders, affiliates, employees, representatives, assigns and agents against any claim or demand made by a third party consecutive to a breach by the User of these Terms, non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including attorneys’ fees with respect to professional users.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
AS A COMPUTER SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH INTERNET, THE USER IS ADVISED THAT WITH THE USUAL TECHNOLOGY, THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE DEPENDS ON TECHNICAL FACTORS, SUCH AS THE INTERNET WHICH ARE NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OF ALLEGORITHMIC. ACCORDINGLY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALLEGORITHMIC CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE INTERNET NETWORKS.
DUE TO TECHNICAL UNCERTAINTY OF THE INTERNET, ALLEGORITHMIC MAY TEMPORARILY SUSPEND THE USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ITS SERVICES EITHER FOR TECHNICAL REASONS OR MAINTENANCE. ALLEGORITHMIC WILL TRY AND LIMIT THESE INTERRUPTIONS.
ALLEGORITHMIC’S AND ITS LICENSORS’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMS REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), INDEMNITY, OR OTHERWISE AND WHETHER OR NOT ALLEGORITHMIC OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE AND EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE WILL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100). IN NO EVENT SHALL ALLEGORITHMIC OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS, PROFITS OR ABILITY TO EXECUTE) OR FOR THE COST OF PROCURING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS, THEIR EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM ANY CLAIM BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS WILL SURVIVE AND APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY SPECIFIED IN THESE TERMS IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IF APPLICABLE LAW LIMITS THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, ALLEGORITHMIC AND ITS LICENSORS’ LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ALLEGORITHMIC OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA OR LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF WEBSITE AND SERVICES.
THESE TERMS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FRENCH LAW.
ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THESE TERMS, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE FRENCH COURTS IN PARIS, FRANCE.
Mediation and Online Dispute Resolution platform: If a dispute arises between you and Allegorithmic, please be aware that as a Consumer, you may (i) contact us at email@example.com; (ii) seek a recourse with a mediator, free of charge, in order to reach a settlement agreement with Allegorithmic. For your information, Allegorithmic’s designated mediator is the ” Fédération du e-commerce et de la vente à distance ” (FEVAD) and the e-commerce mediation service (60, rue la Boetie – 75008 Paris, France, firstname.lastname@example.org); (iii) you may also use the following EU Online Dispute Resolution platform to submit a complaint that will be resolved by an independent dispute resolution body: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/main/.
EXCEPTIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSUMER USERS
If you are a Consumer, then be advised that certain Sections of these Terms shall not be applicable to you i.e. sub-Section: Translations under the Section “General Information about this Website”, Section: Disclaimer of warranties, Section: Limitation of liability and Section: Jurisdiction.
Waiver to the withdrawal right available to Consumers. If You downloaded a specific Copyright Asset or Software after accepting the relevant Agreement, you shall not be entitled to Your withdrawal right under applicable law. Indeed, You are reminded that the withdrawal right available to Consumers which may be exercised by a Consumer within 14 days from the date of conclusion of a contract, does not apply to contracts for the supply of digital content if (i) the digital content is not provided on a tangible medium, (ii) the contract performance started through the act of downloading the digital content by the Consumer, and (iii) the Consumer gave his/her prior express consent and acknowledged that s/he lost his/her withdrawal right.
Therefore, You hereby understand and agree that by accepting these Terms, downloading Software or Copyright Asset and being granted instantaneous access to such digital content, You have lost Your withdrawal right under applicable law.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact Allegorithmic at email@example.com.


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About Charlene Baker
BCM Communications Manager Charlene Baker started working as a volunteer with Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in 2002, prior to the third annual event. She co-chaired the festival’s marketing committee and later became chair. When the opportunity to become an employee presented itself in 2010, she never looked back.
She equates her job at BCM as that of a professional cheerleader. Whether she’s sending out press releases and securing publicity for our organization or constantly shouting praises for our BCM and our festival artists, she works hard to grow our visitation to Bristol
Baker’s background is in communications, an experience that began as a broadcasting student at East Tennessee State University when she thought it would be fun to work at the campus radio station. She ended up in television working for WCYB-TV, the NBC/Fox/CW affiliate here in the Tri-Cities. From running camera to directing, she eventually joined the marketing and promotions department. She says one of the best parts of her job now is having the opportunity to call on my former TV colleagues to pitch story ideas.
As a proud Bristolian and daughter of a musician and luthier – and as a former struggling singer – music has always been a big part of her life. She is very proud of her work, BCM, and her hometown of Bristol.
Her proudest accomplishment in life is being a wife and mother. When not working, you’ll usually find her out and about with her husband Tim and daughter Callie – the two loves of her life. She does her best to take part in everything Bristol and our region has to offer, from live music to the great outdoors.

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GAO (Government Accountability Office) released a report on the failings of the fraud and abuse system for Medicaid or Medicare. The study was requested by Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown (R) and Delaware Senator Thomas Carper (D).
From the AP story:
The federal government’s systems for analyzing Medicare and Medicaid data for possible fraud are inadequate and underused, making it more difficult to detect the billions of dollars in fraudulent claims paid out each year, according to a report released Tuesday. The Government Accountability Office report said the systems don’t even include Medicaid data. Furthermore, 639 analysts were supposed to have been trained to use the system — yet only 41 have been so far, it said. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — which administer the taxpayer-funded health care programs for the elderly, poor and disabled — lacks plans to finish the systems projected to save $21 billion. The technology is crucial to making a dent in the $60 billion to $90 billion in fraudulent claims paid out each year.
GAO has released numerous reports on this issue, and has identified Medicare fraud for the last 22 years as one of the federal programs (and now Medicaid) most at risk for fraud.
Locally, Professor Malcolm Sparrow of the Harvard Kennedy School wrote a fascinating book on the topic in 2000, and proposed some innovative solutions modeled after the credit card industry, titled License To Steal: How Fraud Bleeds America’s Health Care System.
More recently, Michael Cannon of the CATO Institute had a great piece in the National Review, highlighting some recent cases of fraud/abuse and discussing the reasons why the incentives won’t change until the federal government fundamentally reforms the programs.
Consider some of the fraud schemes discovered in recent years. In Brooklyn, a dentist billed taxpayers for nearly 1,000 procedures in a single day. A Houston doctor with a criminal record took her Medicare billings from zero to $11.6 million in one year; federal agents shut down her clinic but did not charge her with a crime. A high-school dropout, armed with only a laptop computer, submitted more than 140,000 bogus Medicare claims, collecting $105 million. A health plan settled a Medicaid-fraud case in Florida for $138 million. The giant hospital chain Columbia/HCA paid $1.7 billion in fines and pled guilty to more than a dozen felonies related to bribing doctors to help it tap Medicare funds and exaggerating the amount of care delivered to Medicare patients…. And a study of ten states uncovered $27 million in Medicare payments to dead patients.
Fraud and abuse detection in the Medicaid and Medicare programs is one of the few issues today that brings together Republicans and Democrats and could save tens of billions every year. It is sad that the federal government is proving to be completely incompetent on this front, and has added trillions over the years to the national debt, making the deficit talks that much harder this week.

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Jacques Nadeau Archives Le Devoir Since 2009, the post of mayor of Ville-Marie has been de facto occupied by the person elected to the mayor of Montreal , which also appoints two councilors to sit on the borough council. This formula has been denounced many times over the years by citizens who see it as a democratic deficit.
Montreal wants to hear from the population about the governance of the borough of Ville-Marie by the end of March. One of the scenarios that will be submitted for consultation proposes the election by universal suffrage of the mayor of the borough, in addition to the abolition of the positions of designated councilors in favor of councilors elected by the citizens of the city centre.
Since 2009, the position of mayor of the borough of Ville-Marie has been de facto occupied by the person elected to mayor of Montreal, who also appoints two councilors to sit on the borough council. This formula has been denounced many times over the years by citizens of the borough who considered the democratic deficit of which they were victims unacceptable.
This model was adopted in 2008, after former mayor Gérald Tremblay asked Quebec for legislative changes to ensure that the mayor of Montreal had control over this strategic borough. Then mayor of Ville-Marie, Benoit Labonté had just walked out of Union Montréal, as had Councilor Karim Boulos, thus causing Mayor Tremblay to lose his majority in Ville-Marie. Quebec had granted the mayor's wish. As of 2009, following his re-election as mayor of Montreal, Gérald Tremblay now ran the town hall of Ville-Marie, as did Denis Coderre and Valérie Plante.
As early as 2017, Projet Montréal promised in its election platform to demand that the Quebec government correct “the inequity suffered by the citizens of the borough of Ville-Marie”. In November 2021, the Plante administration therefore entrusted a committee of experts, including former PQ minister Louise Harel, University of Montreal professor Laurence Bherer and the general manager of the Société de développement commercial du center -ville, Glenn Castanheira, the mission to look into the matter and propose solutions.
The committee of experts has developed three scenarios that have in common to replace the two positions of city councilors appointed by the mayor of Montreal by three positions of elected borough councilors who would not sit on the city council of Montreal . Thus, each district in the borough would have two locally elected councilors instead of one.
Scenario 1: The double function of mayor of Montreal and mayor of Ville-Marie would be retained. This formula would make it possible to maintain “administrative efficiency” and “harmony” between the City and this strategic borough. This proposal, however, would not increase the legitimacy of the position of borough mayor and would not satisfy the many critics, specify the documents of the City.
Scenario 2: The dual function of mayor of Montreal and mayor of Ville-Marie would be maintained, but a borough mayor would be appointed from among the elected councilors to take care of the day-to-day management of the borough. This formula would have the advantage of maintaining a “relative harmony” between the City and the borough, but would risk weighing down the administrative structure and decision-making, it is pointed out.
Scenario 3: The mayor of the borough would be elected by universal suffrage by the voters of Ville-Marie, which would respond to the desire for greater legitimacy of this position and would ensure better access to the mayor of the borough requested by the citizens. This scenario, however, would risk reviving the acrimonious situation before 2009, harming the development of the city center and undermining the current effectiveness of governance, it is argued.
The three scenarios will be submitted for consultation by the Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM) during the month of March with discussion workshops, one with citizens on March 18 and the other with socio-economic groups and associations on March 23. Citizens will also be able to express their views by answering an online questionnaire on the Réalisons Montréal platform.
“We want to hear the population. The objective is to go the opposite of what was done at a certain time, “explained to Devoirthe councilor for the district of Saint-Jacques and responsible for the democracy file on the executive committee, Robert Beaudry. “We want it to be an independent, non-partisan approach that brings all three scenarios into play.
The consultation will not be limited to the three scenarios, since citizens will be invited to submit their own proposals and these will be taken into consideration, assures Mr. Beaudry.
The INM will submit a report following the consultations. The Plante administration will retain a scenario that will be submitted to the Government of Quebec, since a change in the governance of Ville-Marie will require an amendment to the Charter of the City of Montreal. Robert Beaudry points out that if the government agrees to the City's request, the changes could come into effect during the 2025 municipal elections. The elected official, however, refrained from favoring one option among those proposed.
The running mate formula
Visiting professor at the National School of Public Administration and former provincial minister, Rémy Trudel believes that the status quo is not possible. According to him, the fact that the same person holds the position of mayor of the city and mayor of the borough of Ville-Marie can create certain conflicts. But even more, the accumulation of tasks can be problematic since the mayor of Montreal is already president of the agglomeration council, president of the Metropolitan Community of Montreal (CMM), in addition to sitting on the board of directors of the Regional Authority metropolitan transport (ARTM). “We can't be divided into 24. That puts the interests of the commercial and civic part of Ville-Marie at risk of neglect,” he says.
According to him, the option of a designated borough mayor should not be rejected. He suggests that a formula similar to that of a running mate be applied. Thus, during municipal elections, voters would know who could hold the office of borough mayor of Ville-Marie. “Citizens across the city could have their say too. I think that would give greater legitimacy to the first magistrate of the district. »
The Peter-McGill Neighborhood Table is delighted that the consultations have been held, although they have been a long time in coming. Project manager in participatory urban planning, Maryse Chapdelaine believes, however, that holding a single consultation session for citizens is not enough. ” That's a shame. We should have had one consultation per district, she said. It's ironic, because we're talking about citizen consultation and democracy. “
“It was time for this initiative to see the light of day,” said the leader of the opposition at City Hall, Aref Salem, about the consultation. “It took a whole mandate for the Plante administration to fulfill its promise and begin the consultation process. We invite the citizens of the borough of Ville-Marie to speak out in large numbers, they who are the first concerned by the decision that will be made. »

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Pink dinner party
A few months ago I participated in a wine tasting at Château Capitoul in nearby Gruissan. Of the many wines they produce, there was one that stood out: Rive, their signature rosé. This is notable for two reasons: one is that I don’t generally drink rosé, and the other is that this is definitely a unique wine. I tasted roses, which seems apt if a little unusual.
I enjoyed talking with the fellow who did the tasting for our group, and we spoke a lot about the foods that might accompany the wines. When we tasted the Rive rosé, he said something that stuck in my head: it would be fun to feature this wine at an entirely pink dinner party.
So we did just that, last week, and it was a lovely pink evening on my terrace. Here’s the evidence:
If you think you’d like to do something similar, you can start by making a list of pink foods, and then use that to build a menu. We did our best to stick with seasonal foods, so watermelon was off the menu, but it would be a great addition.
For appetizers (entrée in French) we drank pink champagne and nibbled on red radishes with butter and sea salt. We also had small cups of puréed tomato gazpacho with crème fraîche. (Purée is itself a French word, but puréed soup is called velouté in France, meaning velvety.)
We served the Rive rosé with the main course (plat in French), which consisted of two protein dishes, salmon and ham. We kept them both fairly simple, making a sauce that worked for both. We also had a salad made of purple endive and red oak leaf lettuce, with grapefruit, avocado and pomegranate seeds. The salad dressing was made with a raspberry coulis. At the grocery store, we happened to find some edible flowers in a medley of pink hues, and those went into the salad and also decorated the serving dish for the ham.
For dessert we had a lovely raspberry sorbet topped with fresh berries, and a delightful box of Mon Chéri candy.
The color theme was continued when we found some pink Himalayan salt and bright reddish-pink peppercorns. A vase of pink peonies and roses completed the picture.
I was driving along a country road and spotted the sign below, an amusing bit of street art that’s similar to the work of an artist I’ve met, Clet Abraham. Clet has altered many street signs in his home city of Florence, Italy, and more of his work is found around the world. I have no idea who helped this deer to fly, but it’s fun!
2 thoughts on “Pink party!”
A pink party sounds fun… & friends were ready to join you. A sign I spotted recently said: “Always give 100%… unless you’re giving blood.” Sage advice. lol!
It WAS fun, and all the more so when (almost) everyone showed up wearing pink clothes. Thanks for writing, Cathy!

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2010 Alliance Open House
September 8, 2010
|Retailers can gather to meet with hobby game, comics and collectibles industry professionals at the Alliance Games Distributors 2010 Open House, Oct. 8-9, Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. |
Sixty exhibitors will be present, including Looney Labs, Privateer Press, Sandstorm Productions, Gryphon Games and WizKids/NECA. Mayfair Games, Wizards of the Coast and Fantasy Flight Games will be on hand to demo products and run seminars highlighting their products and retailer support.
On Saturday, workshops run by retailers Scott Thorne, owner of Castle Perilous Books & Games, Carbondale, Ill., Jason Blanchard of A Comic Shop, Orlando, Fla., will discuss the decision-making process and how to affect it, and using social media to better market your store.
Online registration is now available, as is the show's events schedule.

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Up until now, both automakers have for the most part been vague on whether they will work together on a next-generation sports car, but the president of Subaru has confirmed that a next-gen model is coming. Speaking to Automotive News, Yasuyuki Yoshinaga said that the two companies have already agreed to do a full model change. Unfortunately, neither automaker has determined when it will be introduced.
Originally launched in 2012, the Subaru BRZ is the car sold by the Japanese automaker in the U.S. that doesn’t have all-wheel drive.
In related news, Yoshinaga also confirmed that Subaru has settled on a maximum annual capacity of 1.03-million vehicles in order to preserve the brand’s niche appeal. The company currently has no new factories in development but added that capacity could be pushed to 1.1-million units with overtime.
Next year, the company will add production of the redesigned Impreza to its factory in Lafayette, Indiana and expects to produce a new seven-seater crossover at the same plant. Designed specifically for the U.S. market, the new model won’t carry the Tribeca nameplate and won’t be sold elsewhere.
Discuss this story on our Subaru BRZ Forum


Somalia’s hardline Shebab insurgents on Saturday attacked African Union (AU) peacekeepers for the first time since Ethiopian troops pulled out from Mogadishu earlier this week, officials said.
The Islamist militia, which had vowed to target the AU following Ethiopia’s withdrawal, “opened gun and mortar fire on the Burundian contingent’s camp” at the former military academy, resident Abdullahi Moalim Ashkir said.
“They attacked our second battalion in the Kuliyadda area late this afternoon but there were no casualties,” said a Burundian army official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media.
“They are also firing mortar shells at the former parliament building where our forces are stationed, but no casualties were reported,” said Baridgye Bahuko, spokesman for the AU’s mission in Somalia.
More than two years after invading Somalia to prop up a weak transitional administration and remove an Islamist movement from power, Ethiopian troops vacated their last positions in Mogadishu earlier this week.
While the move was welcomed by most, the Shebab militia — believed to have links with al-Qaeda — vowed to continue its struggle against foreign “crusaders” and focus its attacks on the AU’s 3,400 troops.
“It does not mean that the holy war is over if the enemy of Allah left the capital but our goal is to chase them and attack them in the places where they remain,” said Sheik Ali Mohamed, a senior Shebab officer in the capital.
Mogadishu had enjoyed a relative lull in violence since the Ethiopian army pulled back, with both opposition forces and government troops taking over abandoned positions.


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Imagine a bustling city where skyscrapers reach for the sky, but amidst the concrete jungle, there is also a lush oasis of green. This is the captivating reality of urban farming in Indiana. With an increasing emphasis on sustainable living and locally sourced produce, urban farming has taken root, transforming vacant lots and rooftops into thriving gardens. In this article, we will explore the growing trend of urban farming in Indiana, the benefits it brings to communities, and the innovative techniques being employed to make it a success. So, put on your gardening gloves and get ready to discover the incredible world of urban farming in the Hoosier State.
The Rise of Urban Farming in Indiana
The Growing Importance of Urban Farming
In recent years, urban farming has gained traction and popularity in the state of Indiana. With increasing concerns about food security, sustainability, and the importance of supporting local agriculture, urban farming has emerged as a viable solution. Urban farming refers to the practice of cultivating and growing food within cities or urban areas, often using innovative techniques such as vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics. The rise of urban farming in Indiana has been fueled by various factors, including the benefits it offers, the challenges faced by urban farmers, and the government’s support for this growing movement.
Benefits of Urban Farming in Indiana
Urban farming in Indiana brings with it a multitude of benefits for both individuals and the community as a whole. One of the primary advantages is the increased accessibility to fresh, nutritious food. Urban farms located in food deserts, areas where access to fresh produce is limited, provide a solution to the lack of healthy food options. Through these farms, residents have access to locally-grown, farm-fresh produce that promotes better health and quality of life.
Moreover, urban farming supports environmental sustainability. By cultivating food within city limits, the need for long-distance transportation and the associated carbon emissions are greatly reduced. Additionally, many urban farmers employ sustainable practices such as composting, water conservation strategies, and integrated pest management. These practices minimize the environmental impact of farming and contribute to a healthier planet.
Another significant benefit of urban farming is the social impact it creates. By bringing together community members, urban farms foster social connections and community building. They serve as gathering places where individuals, families, and even schools can learn about food production and engage in the process of growing their own food. This strengthens community bonds and instills a sense of pride and ownership in supporting local agriculture.
Challenges Faced by Urban Farmers
While urban farming comes with numerous benefits, it also presents its fair share of challenges. One of the primary challenges is the availability of space in urban areas. With limited land and high property prices, finding suitable locations for urban farms can be a daunting task. However, innovative farming techniques such as vertical farming and rooftop farming have helped overcome this challenge by utilizing unused vertical spaces and rooftops for cultivation.
Another significant challenge is the lack of access to resources and knowledge. Many urban farmers are first-time growers who may not have a background in agriculture. Access to training, workshops, and mentorship programs is crucial for their success. Additionally, urban farmers often struggle with limited financial resources, making it difficult to invest in necessary equipment and infrastructure.
Government Support for Urban Farming
Recognizing the immense potential of urban farming, the government of Indiana has taken several initiatives to support and encourage this growing movement. The state government has implemented policies and regulations that promote urban agriculture, making it easier for urban farmers to navigate legal requirements and zoning regulations. Additionally, various grants and funding opportunities are available for urban farmers to develop and expand their operations.
The government has also collaborated with local organizations and educational institutions to provide technical assistance, training, and educational programs for aspiring urban farmers. This collaboration helps bridge the knowledge gap and ensures that urban farmers have the necessary skills and resources to thrive in their endeavors.
Types of Urban Farming in Indiana
Community gardens are a common form of urban farming in Indiana. These gardens are typically managed by community members who collectively cultivate and maintain the plot of land. Community gardens serve as a valuable resource for individuals who lack access to garden spaces and offer opportunities for community engagement and education.
Vertical farming is an innovative technique that involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers or on vertical surfaces. This method maximizes the use of limited space and allows for year-round cultivation. Indiana has seen an increase in vertical farming initiatives, particularly in urban areas where land availability is a challenge. Vertical farming not only maximizes productivity but also offers an aesthetically pleasing element to urban landscapes.
Hydroponics and Aquaponics
Hydroponics and aquaponics are soilless farming methods that are gaining popularity in Indiana. Hydroponics involves growing plants in nutrient-rich water, while aquaponics combines hydroponics with fish farming, creating a symbiotic system where the waste produced by fish provides nutrients for the plants. Both methods are highly efficient in terms of water usage and allow for precise control over growing conditions.
As urban areas become more crowded, the untapped potential of rooftop spaces is being harnessed for farming purposes. Rooftop farming involves utilizing rooftops of buildings for agricultural production. In Indiana, numerous buildings, including warehouses, commercial buildings, and residential complexes, have embraced rooftop farming. With proper design and infrastructure, rooftops can be transformed into thriving urban farms, contributing to the availability of fresh produce in cities.
Success Stories from Indiana’s Urban Farms
Farm-Fresh Produce in the Heart of Indianapolis
One remarkable success story in Indiana’s urban farming scene is the Heartland Family Farm in Indianapolis. Located in a formerly vacant lot, this urban farm has transformed the space into a productive farm that provides fresh produce to local residents. Through partnerships with local schools and community organizations, Heartland Family Farm educates the community about sustainable farming practices while bolstering access to healthy, nutritious food.
Revitalization of Abandoned Spaces into Urban Farms
Indiana Urban Farming Initiative (IUFI) is another inspiring success story. Founded in Fort Wayne, IUFI has focused on revitalizing abandoned spaces and turning them into thriving urban farms. By utilizing innovative techniques such as vertical farming and hydroponics, IUFI has been able to maximize productivity and transform neglected areas into vibrant community spaces.
Food Deserts Turned into Food Oases
Several urban farms in Indiana have addressed the issue of food deserts, where residents lack access to fresh produce. By establishing urban farms in these areas, such as Patchwork Indy in Indianapolis, these once food-insecure neighborhoods have been transformed into food oases, providing residents with a continuous supply of healthy fruits and vegetables.
Sustainable Practices in Urban Farming
Composting and Soil Enrichment
Many urban farms in Indiana prioritize sustainable practices such as composting and soil enrichment. Composting food waste and other organic materials helps create nutrient-rich soil amendments, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Urban farmers often collaborate with local businesses and organizations to collect organic waste for composting, further strengthening the community’s sustainable efforts.
Water Conservation Strategies
Urban farms employ various water conservation strategies to minimize water usage and maximize efficiency. Techniques such as drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting help reduce water waste and ensure that plants receive the necessary water without overconsumption. Additionally, the use of recycled water and the implementation of water-saving technologies contribute to sustainable water management in urban farming.
Integrated Pest Management
To maintain crop health without relying heavily on pesticides, urban farmers in Indiana practice integrated pest management. This approach involves using a combination of natural pest control methods, including biological controls, crop rotation, and habitat management. By minimizing the use of harmful chemicals, urban farmers can create a healthier environment for the crops, pollinators, and the community.
Use of Renewable Energy Sources
In line with the goal of sustainability, many urban farms in Indiana are incorporating renewable energy sources into their operations. Solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems are being utilized to power farm infrastructure and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources. This integration of renewable energy not only reduces carbon emissions but also lowers operational costs for urban farmers.
Education and Awareness Programs
Teaching Farming Skills in Urban Schools
To promote the importance of agriculture and connect students with their food sources, several urban schools in Indiana have implemented farming programs. Through teaching farming skills, students gain hands-on experience in cultivating crops, tending to livestock, and understanding sustainable farming practices. These programs foster a deeper appreciation for the food system and encourage future generations to engage in urban farming.
Workshops and Training for Aspiring Urban Farmers
To support aspiring urban farmers, organizations and universities in Indiana offer workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs. These opportunities provide valuable guidance in areas such as crop selection, soil management, marketing, and business planning. By equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills, these initiatives contribute to the success and longevity of urban farming in Indiana.
Collaborations between Urban Farms and Local Organizations
Collaborations between urban farms and local organizations are powerful tools for education and awareness. By partnering with community centers, nonprofit organizations, and food banks, urban farms can reach a broader audience and provide educational resources and workshops. These collaborations strengthen the connection between urban farming and the community, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and support for local agriculture.
The Economic Impact of Urban Farming
Job Creation and Local Economic Development
Urban farming in Indiana has the potential to generate jobs and contribute to local economic development. As urban farms expand and thrive, they create employment opportunities in various fields such as farm management, seedling production, marketing, and distribution. Additionally, urban farms often source materials and equipment locally, further supporting the local economy.
Reduced Food Imports and Support for Local Agriculture
By producing food within city limits, Indiana’s urban farms help reduce the reliance on food imports from distant regions. This localization of food production strengthens the state’s food sovereignty and promotes the growth of local agriculture. The increased demand for locally-grown produce supports existing farmers and encourages new farmers to enter the industry, resulting in a more robust and resilient local food system.
Increased Property Values in Urban Farming Areas
The presence of urban farms can have a positive impact on property values in surrounding areas. Studies have shown that neighborhoods with community gardens or urban farms tend to experience an increase in property values. The aesthetics and environmental benefits of urban farms contribute to the desirability of the neighborhood, attracting homebuyers and stimulating economic growth.
Community Engagement and Social Benefits
Improved Access to Fresh, Nutritious Food
One of the major social benefits of urban farming in Indiana is the improved access to fresh, nutritious food for residents, particularly those in underserved communities. Urban farms address the issue of food deserts by bringing healthy, locally-grown produce directly to the neighborhoods that need it the most. This access to fresh food promotes better nutrition, reduces health disparities, and enhances overall well-being.
Promotion of Health and Well-being
Engaging in urban farming activities has a positive impact on individual health and well-being. Gardening and farming have been found to reduce stress, promote physical activity, and improve mental health. By participating in urban farming, individuals have the opportunity to connect with nature, access fresh air, and engage in a productive and fulfilling activity that contributes to their overall wellness.
Fostering Social Connections and Community Building
Urban farms serve as gathering spaces that bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds, fostering social connections and community building. They create opportunities for people to interact, share knowledge, and collaborate on common goals. Community workdays, educational workshops, and farmers’ markets hosted by urban farms provide platforms for community members to connect, strengthening the fabric of the community.
Enhanced Food Security
Urban farming plays a crucial role in enhancing food security at the local level. By producing food in urban areas, communities become less reliant on external sources and are better equipped to handle potential disruptions in the food supply chain. Urban farms contribute to the resilience of the community by providing a consistent and reliable source of fresh food, even during times of crisis or economic uncertainty.
Building Sustainable Farming Networks
Sharing Best Practices and Resources
Building sustainable farming networks in Indiana is essential for the long-term success of urban farming. By sharing best practices, experiences, and resources, urban farmers can learn from one another and develop strategies for overcoming challenges. Collaboration within the urban farming community strengthens the sector as a whole and ensures the continuous improvement of farming techniques and practices.
Collaborative Marketing and Distribution Strategies
Collaborative marketing and distribution strategies play a significant role in expanding the market reach of urban farms. By partnering with local businesses, farmers’ markets, and community-supported agriculture programs, urban farmers can collectively market their produce and reach a broader customer base. Additionally, collaborative distribution networks ensure efficient and sustainable delivery of produce to consumers, reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions.
Supportive Policies for Urban Agriculture
Supportive policies are crucial for the growth and development of urban farming in Indiana. Local and state governments can implement policies that facilitate access to land, provide tax incentives, and streamline the permitting process for urban farmers. These policies create a conducive environment for urban farming and encourage more individuals and organizations to embrace this sustainable practice.
Strengthening Partnerships with Local Businesses
Urban farms can strengthen partnerships with local businesses to create mutually beneficial relationships. Restaurants, grocers, and food cooperatives can be valuable partners for urban farms, providing a market for their produce and supporting local agriculture. By working together, urban farms and local businesses contribute to the economic vitality of the community while promoting sustainable and locally-sourced food options.
The Future of Urban Farming in Indiana
Expanding Urban Farming Infrastructure
The future of urban farming in Indiana holds great potential for expansion. As awareness and demand for locally-grown food continue to rise, there is a need to expand the urban farming infrastructure to accommodate the growing sector. This includes the development of more community gardens, vertical farming structures, and rooftop farming initiatives. By expanding the infrastructure, urban farming can become an integral part of Indiana’s food system.
Innovation and Technology in Urban Farming
Innovation and technology will play a crucial role in shaping the future of urban farming in Indiana. Continued advancements in techniques such as automation, data analytics, and renewable energy integration will enhance the efficiency and productivity of urban farms. Moreover, innovations in plant breeding and crop selection will help urban farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions and grow a wider variety of crops sustainably.
Inclusion of Urban Farming in Urban Planning
To ensure the long-term sustainability and integration of urban farming, it is essential to include it in urban planning processes. Incorporating urban farming into city planning can help identify suitable locations for farming, allocate resources, and develop supportive policies and regulations. By integrating urban farming into the fabric of urban areas, Indiana can create a more resilient, sustainable, and food-secure future.
The rise of urban farming in Indiana signifies a growing movement towards sustainable agriculture, access to healthy food, and community engagement. Urban farming offers numerous benefits, including increased access to fresh food, environmental sustainability, and social cohesiveness. While urban farmers face challenges such as limited space and lack of resources, the government’s support and collaborative efforts are instrumental in overcoming these obstacles. With various types of urban farming gaining popularity, sustainable practices being embraced, and communities actively engaged, Indiana’s urban farming scene is poised for continued growth and success. The future holds immense possibilities for expanding urban farming infrastructure, incorporating innovation and technology, and integrating urban farming into urban planning. As the urban farming movement flourishes, Indiana is set to become a leader in sustainable agriculture and a model for other states to follow.

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Anisa Curry Vietze
After outsourcing 108 dining and custodial positions, the College and the United Auto Workers union will begin effects bargaining to negotiate post-employment terms. Meanwhile, the National Labor Relations Board will investigate the UAW’s July 3 charge alleging that the College negotiated the outsource in bad faith.
On June 22, the College decided to outsource dining positions to AVI Fresh and gave the UAW a final proposal for custodial workers. A week later, UAW leadership opted against bringing the College’s proposal to a membership vote, and subsequently the College announced they would outsource to Scioto Services. The following effects bargaining process may include agreements for severance pay and job search assistance, among other things.
“We know that, while painful, these changes are critical steps to ensuring Oberlin can adapt to the challenges of the coming year and thrive in for many years to follow,” President Carmen Twillie Ambar wrote in a July 2 email to students announcing the outsource of custodial services.
The College initially announced that it was considering outsourcing in February as part of the ongoing effort to mitigate Oberlin’s financial deficit and cut $17.3 million from the College’s operating budget by 2025. The announcement was met with student protests, union busting accusations, the withdrawal of alumni funding, and commentary from local politicians in support of the UAW.
UAW leadership’s belief that the College negotiated in bad faith contributed to the decision not to take the proposal to a vote.
“We didn’t feel that the offer was viable to present to the membership,” said Buffy Lukachko, a member of the Oberlin UAW leadership team. “Most of the changes that were proposed by the College are mandatory subjects of bargaining and we haven’t negotiated over any of those items — the problem with that being that when the College puts all that additional language into the contract and asks the body to vote on it with no negotiating notes or any back and forth with the union, it’s really the College’s contract. It’s not the union’s contract.”
The College’s negotiating team maintains that they negotiated fairly with the union. Oberlin is permitted to outsource under the current union contract due to a clause that was negotiated in 2017, allowing the College to subcontract work. The College already outsources labor during Commencement and for summer events.
The College was not required to negotiate with the union to begin with and, according to Vice President for Finance and Administration Rebecca Vazquez-Skillings, the 16 negotiation meetings launched in February were genuine attempts to reach a compromise.
“[In February] we indicated that we’d made a tentative decision specifically because we wanted to engage in conversation with them,” Vazquez-Skillings said. “The College was under no obligation to do so; given the terms that are in the existing agreement we could have indicated that that’s what we were doing and begun a process of effects bargaining. We chose not to do that. And I thought we had some very good and thorough conversations with the union over time. Our hope had been that we would be able to identify some pathways forward.”
The College maintains that cutting personnel costs is a crucial and necessary step toward Oberlin’s financial sustainability. The months long Academic and Administrative Program Review process found that, even after the College instituted two years of salary freezes for faculty, over 60 percent of the College’s operating budget went to employee compensation. The One Oberlin report also stated that Oberlin’s hourly staff receive wages that are 34 percent higher than comparative colleges in the region.
While Lukachko acknowledges the pressing need for financial reform, she feels the burden was unfairly placed on the union.
“The UAW cannot be expected to carry all of the weight of [the budget deficit] — it’s too much,” Lukachko said. “We did some of the most horrible math problems you can imagine. We have 108 human beings and the College is telling us that we need to find $2.6 million out of 108 human beings. How do you do that? You know, what you would have to do? You would have to pay them $10 an hour. You know what that is? That’s poverty.”
According to Lukachko, a successful contract would have included a guarantee that the College would not outsource for the next three years, until the contract expired.
“We looked at them and we said, you know what? We’re willing to talk about this, but the one thing that we would like to hear from you is that you will give us a moratorium on outsourcing these jobs for the life of this contract,” Lukachko said. “If we give you wage concessions, we take the high deductible health plan, we take zero contributions to our retirement and we take all of these proposals, we want a moratorium on outsourcing. And they hit the roof. They said, absolutely not. And that was the end of that discussion.”
The College explained that it may need to quickly expand the number of custodial employees due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic — and that it is therefore necessary to have the ability to outsource.
After seeing potential contracting companies visit campus early in the spring semester, chair of the Oberlin UAW chapter Erik Villar believes that the College planned to outsource even if UAW accepted the May 28 proposal for dining or the June 22 proposal for custodial.
“If we had taken this proposal back in May, they would have outsourced food service anyways,” Villar said. “I mean, they already had these people lined up. We had already seen them on campus, even though they were telling us that they still had nobody in mind, everything that they’ve done kind of leads [us] to believe that that was a lie.”
College administrators dispute this. Vasquez-Skillings believes that the College’s proposal would have been viable if UAW leadership had brought it to a membership vote.
“We put in front of them a proposal that included certain terms that we thought were going to be necessary for us to be able to manage most effectively,” said Vazquez-Skillings. “The intention was not to put out a proposal that they would not take on or adopt. So when I say I’m disappointed, what was particularly disappointing was we thought we did put a proposal in front of the UAW that, if put in front of its membership, could have been adopted and approved.”
While the outsourcing affects around 108 custodial and dining workers, there are approximately 49 other UAW members who will continue to be employed at the College. If the UAW voted to accept the College’s proposal, those other members would be affected as well.
“When we had voted to open up our contract, it was to discuss wage and benefits for these two parties,” Villar said. “It was never that we had expired our contract, that we were supposed to start negotiating over everybody that would be ultimately affected by opening this contract up. And [the College] kind of realized that, and they took advantage of that.”
UAW member and Carnegie Building custodian Pat Baker said she would not have voted to approve a contract if its terms might negatively impact the position of the 49 UAW employees who don’t work in dining or custodial services.
“Whether I’m going to have a job or not, it’s my brothers and sisters that are affected by this, the ones that are left behind,” Baker said. “I can’t vote on a contract to save my job to hurt everybody else.”
The College maintains that it never intended to pit the UAW membership against itself. According to Vasquez-Skillings, contract changes typically affect all union members and the UAW never proposed to change that precedent.
“I appreciate that point of view, but I can say with certainty that was not the intention of the College,” said Vazquez-Skillings.
The Cleveland region of the NLRB will launch an investigation to determine if the College bargained in good faith with the intention to was genuinely intending to reach a compromise. If the Cleveland NLRB determines that there was a violation of the act, they will issue a complaint to the federal level.
“It’s a long and bureaucratic process,” explained Joyce Goldstein, a labor and employee benefits lawyer representing the UAW. “That means that nothing happens fast. There will be no quick resolution to anything, by design — that’s how the law is structured. It’s not structured in a way that is particularly friendly or to the benefit of employees or unions.”
It’s possible that the Oberlin UAW will make a settlement with the College before the fulfilment of the NLRB process.
The College and UAW will continue to negotiate the effects of outsourcing. AVI has committed to offer employment to dining staff who complete their pre-hire process, and Scioto Services stated that they will interview all current custodial employees who apply.


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Have fun with our 6-Day North Vietnam Discovery Tour and learn about Vietnam’s vast ethnic diversity. Set out from Hanoi on a journey through magnificent mountain passes, pine forests, and canyons, passing through the hair-raising Ma Pi Leng Pass and stopping in highland towns like Dong Van, Tam Son, and Cao Bang.
Visit the King of the H’mong’s Palace and the Ban Gioc waterfalls along the way, as well as the Nguom Ngao and Hua Ma caves, and sail over Ba Be Lake. Accommodation, meals, and a homestay in a traditional stilted house are all included in this private tour.
- 6-day tour of North Vietnam from Hanoi
- Get off-the-beaten-track and visit remote Tay and Black H’mong villages
- Cross the dramatic Ma Pi Leng pass and cruise along Ba Be Lake
- Enjoy a homestay in a traditional stilted house
- Visit Ban Gioc waterfall, Dong Puong, Meo Vac market, and more
- Great value tours with all accommodation, meals, and activities included
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Day 1: Ha Noi – Ha Giang
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At around 8 a.m., your guide will pick you up from your Hanoi hotel. We’ll travel from Tuyen Quang to Ha Giang, passing through numerous tea plantations, mountains, and ethnic minority communities along the way. Before arriving in Ha Giang in the late afternoon, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Tuyen Quang. If time allows, you can explore the town and meet the locals before dinner and an overnight stay in a native Tay home.
Day 2: Ha Giang – Dong Van
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Your journey to Dong Van will be packed with stunning vistas in the shape of a succession of long passes as we depart from Ha Giang after receiving our permit from the immigration office.
Before traveling to the spectacular “King of the H’mong Palace,” a castle built by a local chief, Vuong Chin Duc, who aligned himself with French soldiers against the Viet Minh, you’ll stop for lunch in the quiet and lovely mountain village of Tam Son.
This palace was constructed in the early 1900s in the style of old Chinese architecture from the Qing era, using materials such as solid stone blocks, wood, and terracotta tiles. You’ll arrive in Dong Van around 6 p.m. and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before spending the night in a motel.
Day 3: Dong Van – Ma Phi Leng – Meo Vac – Cao Bang
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Breakfast will be followed by a visit to the Dong Van Market, where inhabitants from all of the neighboring villages come to buy and barter for necessities that they cannot produce themselves. Then you’ll go up to Pu Lo fortress, which was erected in 1890 and decommissioned in 1945.
From here, you may take in breathtaking views of the entire region before rising 15 kilometers to the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass, which takes you through a massive maze of limestone peaks, stone forests, and canyons before falling into Meo Vac Valley.
After that, you’ll drop into Meo Vac Valley, stopping at Meo Vac Market before continuing on the winding road through the mountains, across the river, and arriving in Cao Bang. In Cao Bang, you will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 4: Cao Bang- Ban Gioc Waterfalls
Ban Gioc Falls
This is sure to be the highlight of your journey, as we take you to Ban Gioc Waterfall, one of Northern Vietnam’s most stunning natural beauties. This breath-taking 300-meter wide waterfall stands exactly on the border between China and Vietnam, amidst stunning hilly scenery, and is about a two-hour drive from Cao Bang.
While you’re here, you can rest in the glow of nature, take some incredible photos, and board a bamboo boat that will carry you so close to the falls that you’ll feel the spray on your face. You’ll be almost sitting on the border of Vietnam, so near to China that you can touch it. Following your time at the waterfall, you’ll go deep underground into the magnificent Nguom Ngao Cave to see the rock formations formed by weathering over millennia.
After exploring the waterfall and cave, you’ll continue down a magnificent, little-known route that twists through the mountains before arriving in Quang Uyen’s Nung village. Before having dinner at Mr. Hung Dao’s house and settling in for the night in this comfortable traditional Nung house, you’ll be greeted by Mr. Hung Dao, an incredibly pleasant blacksmith.
Day 5: Cao Bang – Ba Be Lake
Ba Be National Park
Breakfast will be served at the hotel, followed by a three-hour journey to Cho Ra, where lunch will be served. From here, board a boat for a tour through the three lakes that make up Ba Be Lake and up the Nang River to Puong Cave, a 300-meter-long mountain tunnel. If it’s hot outside, go for a swim in the cool, refreshing water before visiting the stilt houses in Coc Toc, a Tay ethnic minority village, where you’ll spend the night in Mr Linh’s Homestay, which is set in a traditional Tay house and allows you to experience the Tay community’s incredible hospitality.
Day 6: Ba Be Lake – Hanoi
Ba Be National Park
After breakfast, we’ll take you for a walk down the riverfront to see some of the nearby villages, followed by a trip up to one of the higher places around the lake, where you’ll be treated to some spectacular views surrounded by limestone formations and mountain peaks.
You’ll travel through Pac Ngoi Village on your way here, which is a particularly good example of traditional stilt house design. We then proceed to Hua Ma Cave, which is known for its thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
Your driver will take you via a pass known as “Dog Flower Pass” on the way back to Hanoi, where we’ll stop and give you the opportunity to capture some fantastic shots of the terraced fields surrounding you.
We’ll finish our drive back to Hanoi after you’ve taken your photos and eaten lunch in a local restaurant, and drop you off at your hotel about 6 p.m.
This concludes our 6-Day North Vietnam Discovery Tour. Safe travels!

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Strategic foresight: matching environmental uncertainty
Abstract:This paper explores how strategic decision-makers select and use foresight practices and techniques for handling environmental uncertainty. Our research is based on a multiple-case study of corporate organisations that recently faced major changes in their external environment and increasing turbulence. We expand our understanding of environmental uncertainty by defining the concept of ‘boundary uncertainty’, which regards the identity of the components of the business (micro) environment. We distinguish between ‘continuous’ and ‘discontinuous’ drivers of change and find that they entail different requirements for the design and implementation of strategic foresight actions.
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Do astronauts age slower in space?
One of the most burning questions about prolonged exposure to space is whether the body ages faster or slower when compared to humans on Earth.
In 2019, The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) investigated the effects of space weather on the human body.
JAXA, in particular, looked at the effects of geomagnetic space weather on the human heart.
Surprisingly, the space agency found some exposure to magnetic forces in space could have an effect on ageing.
NASA said: “The results, published in Scientific Reports, showed that changes in the magnetosphere can affect and enhance heart rate variability indices associated with anti-ageing biomarkers.
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The International Monetary Fund is a 20th century creation that provides for specific financial operations between nation-states. The IMF is a major vehicle for allowing lending to countries that must than pay off their debts to the IMF over time. A number controversies have followed the IMF since its inception, and now, debates over the use of paper gold and other currency standards are coming to a head.
In recent times, the dollar has been used as a global currency. The status of the dollar is currently generating some interest and debate, since other alternative methods would also allow for a standard currency between nations. One option is paper gold, where the certificates that represent gold could be used as a world currency. Another option is called special drawing rights, or SDRs, which have been used in prior IMF transactions.
Looking at the ways that nations currently evaluate the IMF and world currency standards requires a detailed knowledge of each nation’s history and foreign policy. According to experts, the trade relationship between China and the U.S. has helped to prop up continued use of the dollar as a global currency, but some other finance professionals feel that this may be changing. Those who want to understand the ways that other nations contribute to conversations over currency standards should look at each country’s past record of advocating for its own best interests.
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Peppers, like chillies, want heat to germinate and an extended rising season to provide a number of fruit. That is why I get started my pepper seeds in a heated propagator in February. I put 3 seeds into the centre of a 4in pot full of peat-free compost (in the similar method as tomato seeds), frivolously quilt them with vermiculite or a sprinkling of extra compost and go away within the propagator. When you do not need a propagator, a plastic bag positioned over the pot will paintings too – germination will simply take longer.
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