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This chapter of Case of bankruptcy Code provides for improvement off costs of individuals having typical money. Chapter 13 allows a debtor to store assets and you may pay bills through the years, constantly 3 to 5 many years.
A part thirteen bankruptcy is even entitled a salary earner’s package. They permits people with normal earnings to cultivate a decide to repay all of the otherwise section of their bills. Less than which section, debtors recommend a repayment plan to make installment payments in order to creditors over three to five ages. In case your debtor’s latest month-to-month earnings was lower than brand new appropriate condition median, the plan might be for a few decades until the fresh legal approves a longer period “to have produce.” (1) If the debtor’s current monthly income is greater than this new applicable county average, the plan fundamentally have to be for 5 decades. For the zero situation may plans permit money more than a great months longer than five years. 11 You.S.C. 1322(d). During this time period the law prohibits loan providers of carrying out or continued range perform.
So it section covers half dozen aspects of a section thirteen proceeding: the great benefits of choosing section thirteen, the new section 13 qualification conditions, just how a part thirteen proceeding works, making the plan works, in addition to unique chapter 13 release.
Benefits of Section 13
Section 13 also offers anybody a good amount of positives more liquidation below chapter 7. Maybe more than anything else, chapter 13 has the benefit of anybody the opportunity to save their houses out-of foreclosure. By filing below so it chapter, some one normally end foreclosures process and might beat outstanding mortgage repayments over time. However, they must nevertheless make most of the mortgage payments which come owed throughout the fresh section thirteen thinking about day. Another advantage out of part 13 is that permits people to reschedule covered costs (apart from home financing for their number 1 house) and increase them across the longevity of the fresh chapter thirteen package. Doing so can get reduce the money. Part thirteen also offers a different sort of supply you to covers third parties who happen to be liable toward payday loans for bad credit borrower on “consumer expenses.” Which provision get cover co-signers. In the long run, section 13 serves instance a consolidation financing below that private helps to make the bundle costs to a chapter 13 trustee whom then distributes repayments to help you loan providers. Individuals will haven’t any direct exposure to creditors when you are around part thirteen coverage.
Section 13 Qualification
Any individual, though self-operating or working an unincorporated business, is approved to have section thirteen rescue as long as the individuals unsecured debts is actually lower than $394,725 and secured costs try lower than $step 1,184,2 hundred. eleven You.S.C. 109(e). This type of number is adjusted occasionally so you’re able to mirror changes in an individual price directory. An agency otherwise union may possibly not be a part thirteen borrower. Id.
A single try not to file under part thirteen or any other section in the event the, from inside the preceding 180 months, an earlier case of bankruptcy petition are overlooked as a result of the debtor’s willful inability to seem up until the courtroom or comply with requests out of the latest court or is actually voluntarily disregarded once financial institutions tried rest from the latest personal bankruptcy courtroom to recover property where it hold liens. eleven You.S.C. 109(g), 362(d) and you can (e). As well, no person can be a borrower significantly less than part thirteen otherwise one part of your own Case of bankruptcy Password unless he or she has, in this 180 weeks before filing, received borrowing from the bank counseling out-of a prescription borrowing from the bank counseling agency in both one otherwise class briefing. eleven You.S.C. 109, 111. Discover exceptions when you look at the emergency issues or where in fact the You.S. trustee (or bankruptcy proceeding officer) has actually determined that there are decreased accepted organizations to offer the needed guidance.


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I have recently returned from the most incredible view at Urumbi Hill Camping in Vagamon and I want to share what it’s been like. It was an amazing experience that I am still thankful for every single moment.
As my hectic lifestyle has got me down I was looking for ways to escape. So, when my friend Kiran shared his camping experience at 900 Kandi, I was excited. Scenic landscapes, adventure spots, colours of beautiful nature packs them all! I have never been part of that kind of feel and I really wished to experience that freshness.
And this summer I with my 3 friends have decided to go camping in a hill station. But the first thing that came to our mind when we planned for camping was safety. It’s always a bit daunting when a girl travel to a new place especially camping to forests and hills. But my friend assured that camping sites of Campper are family friendly and safe. Because he has always camped with Campper during all his trips.
A dream destination and a wish to go for a long journey to see all the aforesaid things finally came to a halt at Urumbikkara with the support of Campper. We were so relaxed to start our journey because they have planned our entire trip. And that’s the start of our camping in Vagamon
THE MYSTICAL URUMBIKKARA
Urumbikkara is a mystical beauty sleeping in her charming bastion of greenery. At an altitude of 3500ft Urumbi Hills is located in the south part of Idukki district between Vagamon and Kuttikkanam.
We four started early in the morning to Urumbikara by bus. Around 3 pm we reached Memala and to our surprise Naijo Chettan, our caretaker was ready waiting there to take us to the destination. From Memala, long road was very rough and is only suited for jeeps or SUV’s.
We reached our camp after a 5km ride from Memala. On the way the view of valleys from the hills was mesmerizing. The well-laid plantation road will give way to an off-road trail towards the last 1km. From the parking point, a short walk took us to the beautiful camping area. As we checked in the destination we were served with refreshment drinks.
OUR FIRST CAMPING IN VAGAMON
To my surprise, we have two other families with kids camping on that same day. Our caretakers gave a rough introduction and provided some information about the location & camp space. There are morning and nighttime camping activities, so something for everyone.
Our first camping in Vagamon was a luxury one. The terraced camp space was surrounded by lush green tea plantations. It even had a proper restroom. They provided 2 tents for us & our tents were equipped with beds, blankets & pillows. It was spacious and neat. The farming spaces in the camp was also a new experience for us.
A small check dam at the entrance, a cliff at the end and the vast space of the camp enable campers to roam around and explore the camp space.
The view of clouds passing the mountains and mist moving in front of us was breathtaking.
A few meters walk from the camp was a beautiful viewpoint. By 5.30pm all guests were taken for sunset trek. A hike in the mountains was invigorating. The beautiful sunset view from the hilltop was an outstanding sight to behold. The clouds were like great wings of gold and yellow. The clearness of the atmosphere, and the brilliance of the colours; yes, some views are really worth freezing for. We sat there relaxed, captured memories of sunset, and headed back to our campsite.
CAMPFIRE & DINNER
While the campfire was being set up we all sat around the fire in circles and the fun time started with an icebreaker intro session. We played music and embrace the beauty of stars, dark night and nature.
After a bit of dancing the gathering got dispersed upon the arrival of food. We were served yummy Chapatti and Chicken Curry along with BBQ for the dinner.
When dinner was over, most of us went into their own tents and snoozed off. But a few courageous souls (like me) slept later after discussing horror stories until midnight and that’s how a great day came to an end.
Next day, we woke up early in the morning. After grabbing a hot bed coffee we set out for the sunrise trek. The scene of dawn breaking over the mountains was a magical scene. I spend some time curled up with my favourite book & my playlist. We felt so relaxed and fresh after a long trekking to the nearby waterfall. There are few times in our life that words can’t explain the true beauty of nature. And even the camera doesn’t do justice to the experience, and those moments can only be felt in the heart. And this was one of them.
While we are having our breakfast, we also had a nice time talking to our fellow campers and caretakers and get to know them. We met as strangers. Now we are all good friends. By 11.30 am, we all said goodbye to Urumbi Hills.
A big dream has come true for us. Since the world has changed and we girls have got so many opportunities to explore, no matter what age it’s never too late for travel. All you have to do is to take chances.
After all, it’s only our experiences that we can enjoy, cherish and remember forever!
Thank you Campper!

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The Government recently outlined its proposals in the final consultation document for how the Batteries Directive will operate in the UK. Its proposals have left those that are obligated by the new legislation confused and concerned. Producers are claiming that the Government’s proposals need much further thought and modification before the directive is introduced if the UK is to hit the stringent collection and recycling targets expected of it.
It may be an old adage, but it’s very true: you wouldn’t build a house without putting the foundations in place first. And, like a house, you need strong cornerstones to make sure the whole thing doesn’t fall down. The Batteries Directive is no different and, just months ahead of its implementation, it’s still missing the cornerstones – the four C’s needed to make the legislation a success in the UK.
As yet, even the most basic detail of the directive – the compliance scheme structure – is still to be decided upon. In its final consultation document on the directive, the Government has laid out its support for a multiple, competing compliance network, much like the system used for compliance in the WEEE Directive.
The Government believes this will mean better service, value for money and more choice for producers. But this approach goes against the wishes of many in the industry who believe that either one national compliance scheme or a small number of multiple compliance schemes with a co-ordinating body is the way forward. If one looks at the competing nature of the WEEE compliance schemes – at present there are 42 different schemes registered and, throughout the lifetime of the directive being in force – there have been serious misgivings about the accuracy of reporting.
With ambitious, but achievable targets to hit, accuracy of data will be key. Having one or a very limited number of compliance schemes with one controlling body, means consistency of reporting across the industry, rather than having results spread across numerous organisations. The competing nature proposed also means a dilution of effort at a time when the industry needs to be working together to tackle the challenge.
Finally, the competing compliance scheme model will also create a number of knock-on effects into other areas of the directive such as publicity campaigns and collection schemes, again possibly hampering or confusing the recycling and collection effort across the UK.
When any new legislation is introduced, the cost of implementation and obligation are often bones of contention and the Batteries Directive is no exception. For a compliance scheme to make an application it will cost £17,000 and once it is approved, it will have to pay £149,000. To many in the industry, this is steep and has left much confusion as to what they will get in return. The additional £5,000 fee for monitoring large members also seems high and unnecessary.
This is also the mindset of the industry towards the amount the Government is earmarking to monitor the directive. The Government has outlined its hopes to generate an annual income in excess of £650,000 to fund the Environment Agency to enforce the legislation. But isn’t this a little excessive, especially if the experiences of the WEEE Directive are taken into consideration, such as poor publicity, continued confusion amongst businesses and a lack of communication with the end-user?
Transparency and value for money is the key here. Producers and other obligated companies will not mind spending the money if they feel the service they will receive will make a difference. This figure could actually be significantly higher, due to the small producer exemptions currently proposed by the Government. As it stands, small producers which place less than three tonnes of portable batteries per year on the market must register with a compliance scheme but will not be obligated to finance the collections.
However, if we look more closely at the figures, then this surely needs to be re-thought. The current threshold is set too low and could mean that out of 1,000 obligated producers, only 50 to 100 could be liable to pay any compliance scheme costs, creating significant additional financial burdens to offset the non-obligated producers. This exemption could lead to ‘tactical restructuring’ by mid-sized producers ‘splitting up’ their companies into smaller divisions to qualify as small producers.
The actual collection of the batteries is another area that is still a growing concern. From a consumer point of view, any method implemented needs to make recycling as easy as possible. It is evident that many householders are confused and turned-off by household recycling schemes, as they require extra effort and people are forced to handle and live with their waste for longer periods of time.
Many also fear that, due to the competing compliance scheme structure proposed, schemes will focus on the areas that offer the most profit, such as large urban areas, while remote and sparsely populated areas will be neglected.
A better solution would be to follow the lead of other European countries and utilise the high footfall locations that consumers visit on a daily basis such as retail outlets, post offices, petrol stations and even schools. This means little effort on the part of the consumer and more chance of success in terms of hitting collection targets.
This approach is something that could work well in the UK and assist with the marketing around the directive, reaching consumers directly as they go about their daily lives, especially in supermarkets and post offices.
All other issues covered would be meaningless if the Directive’s aims are not communicated properly. Despite the breakdown of communication around the WEEE Directive, it seems that the Government has not learnt from its mistakes, as it will not be funding an ongoing national campaign to educate the end-user about the Batteries Directive.
The decision to leave the majority of the education to the producers and compliance schemes has left the industry baffled. Without the Government leading communication, how is the consumer meant to know about the directive, the role they are to play, key upcoming dates and whether the nation is on track to achieve its targets?
The problem of communication is made all the more difficult due to the proposed competing compliance scheme structure. This will bring a dilution of the messages that reach the end-user as each compliance scheme will have its own smaller PR and marketing campaigns – ultimately competing against each other for air time and column inches. As a result, the messages will reach a smaller cross-section of people and not have the same impact as one universal campaign.
A Government-supported campaign would mean that a strong and consistent voice is heard by the target audience which could be distilled down for local interpretation based on the collection routes for that area. It’s imperative, therefore, that the Government listens to the wishes of the industry – the people who operate in the market on a daily basis. If not, those obligated by the directive have to work within a legislative template that they don’t believe in, damaging and dampening the current positive attitude that exists within the sector. The fundamentals need to be addressed before the UK can even consider hitting its targets.
The four C’s outlined here are the cornerstones of success, and if even one is neglected, there will be one further C to add to the list – catastrophe.

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Big sounding synths that resemble a distant roar set the mood of the track. The track breaks down into a wide slow moment with a melodic 80's style synth. Game and movie trailers, fight scenes, sci-fi and sports. Industrial, Hardcore. Aggressive, Mysterious / Futuristic, Angry, Technologic / Scientific, Determined, Dark, Unreal, Danger, Disturbed, Terrible / Scary, Mechanical, Robotic, Confusing. Electronic, Big Drums, Synthesizers, Drum Machine. Crime / Gangster, Sci-Fi / Tech, Martial / Military.
Energetic hard rock / nu metal, Edgy, high intensity and energy level, Good for chase, action, race, fight / brawl, extreme sports and more. Hard & Metal, Indie Rock. Aggressive, Dynamic, Impetuous / Impulsive, Angry, Tense, Powerful, Dark, Energetic, Moving / Driving, Danger, Nervous. Drive Guitars / Riffs, Drive Guitars / Leads, Drum Grooves, Rock Band. Action, Sports, Teen / Youth / After-School.
A slow and mean, gutsy and powerful, hard rocker with a stinking attitude and a huge sound. Gritty / Powerful / Mean / Determined. Hard & Metal. Angry, Powerful, Dark, Danger. Drive Guitars / Riffs, Electric Guitars, Drum Grooves, Bass Guitar. Action, Adventure.
Somewhat avant-garde rock track, pushing the boundaries between techno, industrial and guitar-blazing rock'n roll. Not for the faint hearted. Hardbeat. Aggressive, Angry, Crazed / Mad, Energetic, Confusing. Drive Guitars / Riffs, Drive Guitars / Leads, Drum Grooves, Rock Band, Synthesizers. Action, Sports.
A Chaotic orchestral piece with a very tense vibe. Imaging a raving psychopath who committed murder before going after you with a bloodied knife. Terror, kill, psycho Filmscore / Cinematic. Aggressive, Angry, Tense, Powerful, Dark, Disagreeable, Disturbed, Terrible / Scary. Strings, Symphony Orchestra. Action, Epic / Historical, Horror.
This short heavy metal loop pounds away in an industrial manner. Lots of power, strength and controlled anger in this energetic music. Hard & Metal. Aggressive, Angry, Powerful, Dark, Dramatic, Danger. Drive Guitars / Riffs, Rock Band. Action.
This tension cue is perfect for documentaries or reality TV. A suspenseful groove from the drums and bass drive this track. Mixed percussion and synths keep the track moving. This track is ominous and dark Filmscore / Cinematic. Aggressive, Angry, Tense, Powerful, Determined, Dark, Suspense. Strings, Symphony Orchestra. Action, Epic / Historical.
A slowly pounding, marching, aggressive track for conflict, battle, combat, fighting, dramatic scenes, chase or dangerous situation. Good for fantasy battle sequences, action adventure, death and conflict, gearing up for fight, marching to war. Filmscore / Cinematic. Aggressive, Angry, Tense, Determined, Dark, Danger, Suspense. Orchestral Percussion, Symphony Orchestra. Drama, Epic / Historical.

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If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then incorporating Lacrosse ball in your workouts will keep pain away. Lacrosse ball is an inexpensive self-massage tool, whose size gives the convenience of portability and storage. Here are some of Lacrosse ball benefits:
- It helps in fixing muscle imbalances in the body and increase blood circulation promoting healing process.
- Lacrosse ball helps in enhancing mobility and motion range prior and after workouts.
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- With its pain free fluid movement, lacrosse balls will improve your workout performance
- It is easy to use and cheaper as compared to conventional massage treatments.
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Qatar ruler, Hamas chief discuss reconstruction of Gaza
DOHA – Qatar’s emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday met with Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Palestinian group Hamas, in Doha, an official statement said.
The two sides discussed the recent developments in Palestine and ongoing efforts for the reconstruction of the blockaded Gaza Strip, a statement by Qatar’s Amiri Diwan said.
Haniyeh thanked Al Thani for Qatar’s diplomatic efforts to stop Israeli attacks on the Palestinian people and establish a cease-fire in Gaza.
Al Thani, for his part, reiterated Qatar’s support to the brotherly Palestinian people and their just cause.
Tension escalated across the Palestinian territories last month over an Israeli court verdict to evict Palestinian families from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in favor of settlement groups. The situation worsened after Israeli forces raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque and assaulted worshippers inside.
The tension spread to the Gaza Strip, with Israel launching airstrikes that killed at least 248 Palestinians, including 66 children and 39 women, and injured more than 1,900 others. Health authorities in the West Bank also confirmed 31 killed in the occupied region, totaling 279 across all Palestinian territories.
Twelve Israelis were also killed in Palestinian rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. The fighting, the fiercest in years, came to a halt on Friday under an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire.
At least 2,000 buildings were completely destroyed and 15,000 buildings became unusable in the Israeli attacks on the enclave, according to Gaza-based Palestinian Ministry of Labor and Housing.
Some four mosques and dozens of police stations were completely destroyed in the attacks, while many factories in the industrial zone became unusable.
Israel occupied East Jerusalem, where Al-Aqsa is located, during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. It annexed the entire city in 1980 in a move never recognized by the international community.
Italian trade office being opened in Pakistan: envoy
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SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE BY UN PEACEKEEPERS: THE PSYCHOSOCIAL CONTEXT OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
AbstractUnited Nations peacekeepers have been subject to allegations of serious sexual misconduct for many years. Such incidents of sexual assault perpetrated by peacekeepers have been documented over the years in a number of countries. The violation of codes of conduct, particularly regarding sexual exploitation and abuse, damages the image and credibility of a peacekeeping operation. Victims of sexual exploitation and abuse suffer sever physical and psychological consequences.The sexual exploitation of children by peacekeepers is particularly insidious. Educational interventions and training initiatives to bring about behaviour change to address sexual exploitation and abuse must take cognisance of the way in which social identities are shaped in response to the life challenges posed by the relevant social and material world in which peacekeepers find themselves.
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text: Summary. By a theorem due to Sklar, a multivariate distribution can be represented in terms of its underlying margins by binding them together using a copula function. By exploiting this representation, the ‘copula approach’ to modelling proceeds by specifying distributions for each margin and a copula function. In this paper, a number of families of copula functions are given, with attention focusing on those that fall within the Archimedean class. Members of this class of copulas are shown to be rich in various distributional attributes that are desired when modelling. The paper then proceeds by applying the copula approach to construct models for data that may suffer from selectivity bias. The models examined are the self-selection model, the switching regime model and the double-selection model. It is shown that when models are constructed using copulas from the Archimedean class, the resulting expressions for the log-likelihood and score facilitate maximum likelihood estimation. The literature on selectivity modelling is almost exclusively based on multivariate normal specifications. The copula approach permits selection modelling based on multivariate non-normality. Examples of self-selection models for labour supply and for duration of hospitalization illustrate the application of the copula approach to modelling.

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Mahjong Connect Free Online
Mahjong Connect Unblocked is a great puzzle game to train the mind and spend an entertaining time playing. Get ready for an oasis of fun board games, match tiles that contain different shapes and symbols. Use the hints to match the items. All you have to do in this game is to connect the pairs next to each other and on the outer edge of the board before time runs out.
There are many heavens to explore, the puzzles and bananas will change in the shape of the tiles after each new level. Also, enjoy the simple and beautiful design of the user interface, with very intuitive control options. If you are interested in classic brain games, then this game will be perfect for you. You can play online for free through any modern web browser you have.
About Mahjong Connect
Mahjong Connect Online is a classic game of intelligence that relies on matching items on tiles to win points. There is no doubt that puzzle games have a real ability to change your mood and make you spend an enjoyable and entertaining time playing. Where these games depend on training the mind, accelerating your intuitive speed, and enhancing your focus. Before these games are entertaining, they are also useful for training your mind and senses.
For decades, there are many different puzzle games that are constantly evolving, and there are many versions and games of them. But through Mahjong Connect, you will enjoy a unique and satisfying experience while playing. The Flash version is developed by Front Network, and the HTML5 version is developed by Azerion. Also, the game is now available on most systems and devices and is played by millions around the world. Your main task while playing is to match different tile shapes in order to make them look consistent to collect more points.
In order to be able to complete the board, you must remove all squares. If you ever get stuck, you can use one of the five hints available to point you in the right direction. In the first place, Mahjong Connect is a solitaire game, which means that it is played in single-player mode. However, the game contains many modes and logic skills. Start playing now and change your mood and explore the different levels of play.
How To Play Mahjong Connect Online?
Classic Mahjong Connect gameplay, simple and familiar to all users. It’s also an excellent game for challenging pattern recognition and logic skills, with some minor differences from regular puzzle games. In front of you is a large board containing many tiles. On each tile, there is a different symbol or shape that is distributed randomly. Your main task is to match the items on the board to clear all the squares. There are several ways in which you can remove tiles.
Remove tiles by discovering pairs and clicking on them, either adjacent to each other or around the outer edges of the board. But keep in mind that you must do this before time runs out. Not only that, but Mahjong Connect includes auxiliaries to help you with difficult puzzles. Where you can use hints to point you in the right direction. Mahjong Connect includes 12 different levels, each level contains a different challenge in terms of design and difficulty. Explore the game levels, train your brain, and solve the puzzle to win.
- A board and a clock include many tiles.
- Match tiles to remove squares.
- Use your wits to match items.
- Connect the adjacent pairs to each other.
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The successful listing of the $300 million Diaspora bond in record timeÂ signposts economic resilience andÂ renewed interest in the economy by Nigerians in the Diaspora and those with offshore funds, Olaseni Durojaiye writes
As Nigeria basks in the euphoria ofÂ the successful $300 million Diaspora bond issue, the first of its kind in the country, analysts and stakeholders say the featÂ was possible because of theÂ resilient economy, whichÂ has renewed investor confidence. The federal government, whichÂ has been exuberantÂ about theÂ 130 per cent subscription of the bonds, revealed that there was considerable interest from investors from all over the world, with the issue attracting initial orders of about 190 per cent of the offered amount.
In fact,Â not a few of the economic watchers acknowledged thatÂ the oversubscription of the bond issue was a positive development for Nigeria and endorsement of the economy by investors in the Diaspora.
However, there is also an on-goingÂ discourse on application of the proceeds from the bond and repayment plan.
While the analysts did not see anything wrong with the latest borrowing, especially with the sharp drop in the nationâ€™s revenue which led it into recession, some of them argued that emphasisÂ should be on application of theÂ proceeds.
According to one of the analysts, Dr. Vincent Nwani of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasis should be placed on what the proceeds of the bond are applied, so as to guarantee the repayment by the next generation. Referring to the Ricardian Equivalence, he noted that, since the borrowingÂ would be paid by future generations, itÂ was expedient on government to spend it on revenue-yielding projects to ease the repayment burden.
In announcing the $300 million Diaspora bond penultimate week, the Debt Management Office (DMO) had said it would raise the funds from Nigerians in the Diaspora to finance capital projects and provide an opportunity for them to participate in the development of the country. As part of measures to fund capital expenditure, the Federal Government had in February announced its offering of $1 billion euro bond under its newly-established $1 billion Global Medium Term Note programme. The $1 billion euro bond, which would mature on February 16, 2032, was eight times oversubscribed in the international market at an interest rate of 7.8 per cent with orders in excess of $7.8 billion.
The DMO also announced the Bank of America Merrill Lynch and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited as the international joint lead managers and First Bank Nigeria Limited and United Bank for Nigeria Plc. The office noted that the bonds would be direct general obligations of Nigeria and will be denominated in U.S. dollars.
The DMOÂ Director General, Dr. Abraham Nwankwo, explained in a statement â€Ž that the Diaspora bond, was targeted principally at Nigerians abroad, to provide them with the opportunity to contribute to national development.
According to Nwankwo, the bond was structured as a retail instrument to appeal to a wide range of investors and was offered through private banks and wealth managers, rather than institutional investors, which normally deal in large volume transactions.
He enthused that the Diaspora bond had opened a new source of financing for the government for funding projects for the development of the country.
â€œThis new window further enhances funding liquidity and flexibility of the Nigerian economy, which are necessary characteristics as the country gathers momentum towards the attainment of advanced economy status,â€ he explained.
Reacting to the successful outing, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, said: â€œTo have received the approval of the U.S. SEC was indicative that the highest level of transparency and accountability in the economic process has been attained.â€
Adeosun explained that the bond should positively impact the countryâ€™s credit rating, transparency rating and financial market development index rating.
â€œThe Diaspora Bond is the first bond issued by an African sovereign registered with both the U.S. SEC and the United Kingdom Listing Authority (UKLA) and targeted at retail investors,â€ she stressed.
The success and the speed with which the bond was oversubscribed notwithstanding, the bond have continued to draw opinions from analysts. While the general opinion agreed that the cost was good and the oversubscription was a show of confidence in the economy, particularly under the current administration, other opinions harped on the need to spend proceeds on projects that could fund its repayment.
To the Executive Director, BGL Capital Ltd, Olufemi Ademola, who spoke with THISDAY days after the DMO announced that the bond was oversubscribed, at 5.625 per cent Coupon rate, the bond issue was a â€œnice oneâ€ considering that the countryâ€™s $500 million Eurobond trade for seven per cent â€œit is very interesting.â€
â€œThat shows that Diaspora Nigerians are optimistic about developments in the country. It is a sign of endorsement by the guys abroad,â€ he added.Â
Similarly, Managing Director of Cowry Assets Limited, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, agreed that, at $300 million coupon rate of 5.625 per cent for a tenor of five years, the bond issue was a success.
However, there were insinuations that the entire bonds may not have been bought by Nigerians in Diaspora or institutional investors who planned to sell to retail investors.
According to Chukwu, until the list of investors and the investment bands are published, there is a doubt as to the actual investors. He insinuated that the real investor may not be entirely Nigerians in the Diaspora.
â€œUntil the list of the actual investors is published or the band, I will say that it is unlikely that the bonds were bought by Diaspora Nigerians.,â€ he stated. â€œI state so because I have a fair knowledge of the income profile of Diaspora Nigerians and I donâ€™t think they could have bought the bond within the time that it was bought; they would have needed more time to do so if they were to have bought that volume. It is not unlikely that some institutional investors bought the bond then plans to do retail resell.â€
Another analyst and Director, Union Capital Ltd, Egie Akpata, aligned with Chukwu and insisted that the concerns around the actual investors are warranted. According to him, â€œIf you look at the places that they went to, they went to two places in Switzerland, those are not places that you go to meet a community of Diaspora Nigerians; it is a place full of private banks; it is a place where wealthy Nigerians stash their wealth.Â Institutional investors could buy the bonds then resell, according to the mechanics of it, it is allowed especially in the US market, and the list of investors may not be released.â€

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The mobile device mailbox policies for Exchange Server and Exchange Online can be configured to automatically issue a remote wipe request for devices that exceed the specified number of sign-in failures.
The option to automatically wipe devices is not enabled by default, and with good reason. Remote wipe is a destructive process that will wipe all of the data from the mobile device or application that is connected to Exchange via ActiveSync.
For native email clients, such as the Mail app on iOS, this means the entire device is wiped (including all personal data on the device). For apps such as Outlook for iOS and Android, the remote wipe will remove all data from within the application only, and not the entire device.
If your organization has a security requirement to automatically wipe mobile devices after a series of sign-in failures, then you need to consider the serious implications of wiping personal data from employee-owned devices (BYOD). Yes, someone trying to brute force their way into a device with corporate data on it is a concern. But it’s also quite likely that a device will be accidentally wiped due to that policy option, for example if a child is mashing buttons on their parent’s mobile device lock screen. Furthermore, wiping the device doesn’t wipe any backups of that device that the user may have already made.
If you do choose to enable automatic remote wipe, consider:
- Making it very clear through written policies and user-acceptance forms that remote wipe is a possible outcome
- Enforcing the use of applications, such as Outlook for iOS and Android, that will allow a wipe of the application data only and not the entire device
- Implementing a more robust mobile device management (MDM) solution than what Exchange can provide with ActiveSync alone, that will allow “containerization” of data so that selective wipe of corporate data can be performed without wiping personal data
- Preparing a standard response, supported by high level stakeholders in the organization, for the inevitable case of a user complaining about losing personal data


The recently released NCEP Climate Forecast System Reanalysis (CFSR) is used to examine the response to ENSO in the northeast tropical Pacific Ocean (NETP) during 1979–2009. The normally cool Pacific sea surface temperatures (SSTs) associated with wind jets through the gaps in the Central American mountains at Tehuantepec, Papagayo, and Panama are substantially warmer (colder) than the surrounding ocean during El Niño (La Niña) events. Ocean dynamics generate the ENSO-related SST anomalies in the gap wind regions as the surface fluxes damp the SSTs anomalies, while the Ekman heat transport is generally in quadrature with the anomalies. The ENSO-driven warming is associated with large-scale deepening of the thermocline; with the cold thermocline water at greater depths during El Niño in the NETP, it is less likely to be vertically mixed to the surface, particularly in the gap wind regions where the thermocline is normally very close to the surface. The thermocline deepening is enhanced to the south of the Costa Rica Dome in the Papagayo region, which contributes to the local ENSO-driven SST anomalies. The NETP thermocline changes are due to coastal Kelvin waves that initiate westward-propagating Rossby waves, and possibly ocean eddies, rather than by local Ekman pumping. These findings were confirmed with regional ocean model experiments: only integrations that included interannually varying ocean boundary conditions were able to simulate the thermocline deepening and localized warming in the NETP during El Niño events; the simulation with variable surface fluxes, but boundary conditions that repeated the seasonal cycle, did not.


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Here’s a spotlight to end off the week and start off August! It’s a little bittersweet because this will be my last month of full-time posts before I start grad school. But in the meantime, I’m gonna share as many books with you as I can! This upcoming contemporary comes out September 14th but you can get your pre-orders in now!
Me & Milo the Great by Michelle Schlicher
My name is Holiday Sanchez. I carry a heavy burden. But I’m not the only one.
There are others who know what it feels like to remember. Maybe they are the answer. Maybe we can help each other. Maybe I’ll finally get past it.
Maybe it just takes time—and a little bit of magic.
About the Author: MICHELLE SCHLICHER is the author of the novels THE BLU JAY, GRACIE’S SONG and COME THIS WAY. She lives outside of Des Moines with her husband, two children, two fluffy dogs and a cat that followed her home to become a prince. You can follow her on Instagram @michelleschlicher.


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Sometimes things change for the worse.
Which 5 of the Xbox One’s exclusives thus far are worthy of recognition?
Kick back and relax with the week’s best gaming videos – enjoy!
Spend R2,050 on the Jaguar XJ13, because why earn it through gameplay?
The Forza 5 DLC debacle explained. What will the inclusion of real-money payments mean for gamers playing Forza 5?
Is this just another case of an industry becoming too greedy?
Can reviewers keep their grip on Forza 5?
Forza 5 needs a massive patch to play offline without Drivatars, and to finish the game
“Everyone is using 100% of the Xbox One’s power”
Check out the latest Forza 5 gameplay trailer from Turn 10 Studios
Journalists are reportedly being held under embargoes for game resolution details.
Exciting racing games are on the horizon for the PS4 and Xbox One
Play games with your mom, get on the Late Night TV show
Catch up with E3’s biggest game trailers

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Over the past several years, News Media Canada has been working with multiple government departments to explain why public service journalism matters to the health of our democracy, and the vitality of all of our communities.
In recent weeks, we’ve fielded several inquiries from members about which funding program would be best for them. We’d like to recap for you the different funding programs that are currently available.
These programs include:
- Refundable tax credit: The refundable credit will support labour costs associated with producing original news content and will generally be available to both non-profit and for-profit news organizations. News Media Canada will keep you posted on future developments once the federal government resumes business.
- Local Journalism Initiative: The Local Journalism Initiative supports the creation of original civic journalism that is relevant to the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada, broadening availability and consumption of local and regional news on matters of civic governance.
Deadline to apply is November 15, 2019.
- The Canadian Periodical Fund: The Canada Periodical Fund is a subsidy program for community newspapers and magazines. News Media Canada will keep you posted on future developments once the federal government resumes business.
- Non-refundable tax credit for subscriptions: To support Canadian digital news media organizations in achieving a more financially sustainable business model the government introduced a new temporary, non-refundable 15 per cent tax credit for qualifying subscribers of eligible digital news media.
- Access to charitable tax credit incentives: The federal government has introduced a new category of tax-exempt qualified donee for non-profit journalism organizations that produce a wide variety of news and information of interest to Canadians.In order to qualify for registration, a qualified Canadian journalism organization will be required to apply to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to be registered as a qualified donee and meet certain additional conditions,
For more information about each program, please visit our public affairs page here.


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Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary. This juicy, tender, medium-rare Rosemary & Garlic Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb is a perfect centerpiece for an elegant holiday dinner without requiring any fussy or difficult skills! I like to keep it simple with just olive oil, fresh rosemary and thyme, some cloves of garlic, and the zest of one lemon. Season the lamb racks with salt and pepper and rub the garlic-rosemary oil all over them.
Served with an herb pesto, you'll never go. Lamb chops are such a simple and satisfying meal. Marinate them in rosemary and garlic, sear them quickly on the stovetop, and dinner is served. You can cook Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary using 5 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
- It’s of olive oil.
- It’s of fresh rosemary.
- It’s of garlic cloves, minced.
- You need of Salt.
- Prepare of Fresh pepper.
While you can cut individual rib chops from a rack of lamb (you'll need a cleaver and a rubber mallet), it's easiest to. Rack of lamb is a tender, juicy and perhaps the most mild flavored cut of lamb. Typically, I'll ask the butcher to french Instructions for Rack of Lamb Sauce. Place all the ingredients in a pan and lightly brown over a low heat.
Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary instructions
- Combine fresh rosemary, olive oil and garlic in cuisinart..
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Pat rack of lamb dry and season with salt and pepper..
- Prepare baking sheet or Pyrex casserole dish with aluminum foil and spray with oil.
- Coat both sides of the rack of lamb with the puréed garlic, rosemary and oil and place fat-side-up on baking sheet..
- Let it sit at room temp marinating for about an hour..
- Place into the oven for 15 mins (rare), 18 mins (medium rare)..
The surprising thing about garlic rosemary rack of lamb is that it is super easy to make. Brush the remaining olive oil mixture all over the lamb. Place the lamb with the fat side up on a lined baking sheet. Combine rosemary, garlic, anchovies, black pepper and olive oil in a small bowl until it resembles a wet paste. Smear the rosemary paste all over the lamb.

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The induced voltage in an ac or dc motor that opposes the applied voltage.
Counter electromotive force. Voltage induced in an inductor or the armature coil of a motor by the flow of changing current through the inductor or armature. The polarity of this voltage is opposite (counter) to that of the change of current. Also called back voltage.
A voltage produced by a transformer that has the opposite polarity of the voltage that caused it. Often referred to as kick emf.
Voltage or a cell or battery opposing the voltage of the charging source.
See Back EMF.
The voltage generated within a coil by a moving magnetic field cutting across the coil itself. This voltage is in opposition (counter) to the moving field that created it. Counter emf is present in every motor, generator, transformer, or other inductance winding whenever an alternating current flows.


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Release Date: July 5, 2012
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Mackenzie and Amy were best friends. Until Amy was brutally murdered.
Since then, Mac’s life has been turned upside down. She is being haunted by Amy in her dreams, and an extremist group called the Trackers has come to Mac’s hometown of Hemlock to hunt down Amy’s killer: A white werewolf.
Lupine syndrome—also known as the werewolf virus—is on the rise across the country. Many of the infected try to hide their symptoms, but bloodlust is not easy to control.
Wanting desperately to put an end to her nightmares, Mac decides to investigate Amy’s murder herself. She discovers secrets lurking in the shadows of Hemlock, secrets about Amy’s boyfriend, Jason, her good pal Kyle, and especially her late best friend. Mac is thrown into a maelstrom of violence and betrayal that puts her life at risk.
Deadly Hemlock is one of the best wolf reads out there and, after reading it, I understand why many have loved it so much. Be prepared to face the ultimate mystery, to face the terrifying truth and a wonderful romance in Peacock's debut novel.
Deadly Hemlock is set in a world where werewolves do exist; the condition is called "Lupine Syndrome" and those infected are kept at arms length and shipped off to a camp designed to 'help' them. Everything is running fairly smoothly until the Government's fearless army of werewolf hunters, the Trackers, arrive in the small town of Hemlock. And it's their intrusion that finally calls for a change. Mackenzie has not stopped thinking of her best friend who had been brutally murdered by a white werewolf not too long ago. The arrival of the Trackers snaps Mac to her senses and she decides to investigate Amy's death with the help from her two remaining friends, Jason and Kyle. What she doesn't know is that she may be putting herself in more danger than she could ever imagine.
When I picked up Deadly Hemlock, I realised that I hadn't read a YA novel about werewolves for a long while, and this book has reminded me of why I adore them so much. This book contains all the major points to make me happy: a mysterious plot, a set of varied and unique characters, and a complicated romance. Yeah, I'm a fan of love-triangles... judge me. Though, having said that, I am only a fan of well-written love triangles, and Peacock has definitely got that in the bag! I extremely enjoyed getting to know Jason and Kyle, who had contrasting personalities that really intrigued me. They each have their own role in Mac's life and both hiding secrets of their own from her. Mac is a really lovely character, and it's difficult not to ignore her charm and her considerate nature.
Deadly Hemlock is that start of an epic werewolf trilogy that YA paranormal lovers must pick up as soon as possible. Kathleen Peacock has written an addictive and beautiful novel that will simply leave you desperately pining for the sequel.

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Adviser: (Pak-Saudi delegations hold meeting in Riyadh)March 31, 2015
ISLAMABAD: A high level Pakistani delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif on Wednesday held a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Riyadh.
During the meeting, both sides discussed Pakistan’s participation in coalition of the operation “Determination Storm”. Pakistani delegation also includes Advisor on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and senior military officials.
The post Adviser: (Pak-Saudi delegations hold meeting in Riyadh) appeared first on Pakistan Press International.


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Great dolphin and sea lion interaction programs, very professional and animal friendly. Also has Segway tours. There are a few boat departure times from the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal. Nice beaches and floating bouncy castle things for kids.
My only tip for travelers to Atlantis is to stay at another hotel. This place is the worst. Public hair in the bath tub, holes in the ceiling, air conditioning does not work. This is the worst hotel and so over rated. I would not stay here again.
I'm nearly speechless! IT was so very beautiful and peaceful as well as friendly. We enjoyed the Royal Dolphin Encounter so very much. It satisfied my bucket list! Thank you-and yes, we did NOT want to leave!
Beautiful Island, make sure and take a full boat across to the island the party on the boat is soooo much fun and definitely part of the experience... Once you get to the island be sure to take part in the dolphin and sting ray petting activi
This is a must do. The place is amazing. BEWARE: even though the island is private, We had read about things being stollen and bingo, we had our snorkeling gear stolen right on the beach while we where in the water. Of course nobody from the staff knew anything. I think they are in on it because no tourists would take it.


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Background: The application of FDG PET/CT scan for assessment of patients with breast cancer is increasing. The cost effectiveness of the application could be different in a developing country with limited PET scanners and treatment priorities
Methods: Open discussions of the PET reviewers from 2 out of 4 PET centers of Tehran, the capital city of Iran, were organized to provide insight into their opinions on the indications of FDG PET in breast cancer patients.
Results: The sensitivity of FDG PET scan is high for detection of distant metastases; however, assessment of lymph node pathology and the local extension of the breast cancer are questionable. Considering the cost of the procedure itself and the downstream diagnostic procedures, its application and diagnostic accuracy are hindered for breast cancer screening, staging, and assessment of response to treatment and prognosis. The advantages and disadvantages of FDG PET CT and dedicated breast FDG PET scan have been briefed in different clinical scenarios with a focus on limitations faced by a developing country.
Conclusion: We suggest reserving the use of FDG PET for selected cases of suspected but not proven recurrent disease and in patients with high risk of metastasis before high risk surgery.
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Looking for a good summer read? Here are my top 3 summer reads. Enjoy!
1. How People Learn by National Academies Press
This is a great FREE download that summaries lots of great research on education. My favorite parts are the great stories and research studies that illuminate best practice.
2. Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal
I love this look at how gaming can change the way we conceptualize our classrooms and workspaces.
3. Mob Rule Learning by Michele Boule
This book provides a great overview of unconferences and learning from the crowd.


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The search for the elusive prized trophy has never been more action packed or more realistic.Hunting Unlimited 2008 Game Features
|transfer:||334.43 MB game download|
|trial term:||60 minutes of gameplay, free!|
|cost:||$9.99 (USD) to unlock the game for unlimited play.|
|os:||Win 98 / ME / XP / Vista|
|cpu:||Pentium 4 1.4 GHz|
|video:||64MB 3D Accelerator with Hardware T&L and Pixel Shading Video Card|
|sound:||16-bit Sound Card|
|Deep Sea Tycoon 2
Your adventure begins deep beneath the ocean waves! Sea life thrives as you create a paradise of your dreams.
|Hitman: Codename 47
As the Hitman you must use stealth and tactics to enter, execute, and exit your assignment with minimal attention.
|Feeding Frenzy 2
Join a colorful cast of characters chomping their way to the heart of an underwater mystery in this fin-filled adventure!
|Wild West Quest
Search stunning old west scenes in this original hidden object challenge.


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Here’s the original recipe with huge quantities that we often doubled. (Yes, that meant 10 pounds of flour!) I never was quite sure what 1 pink bottle of dark Karo syrup meant though, more often than not, I have preferred using maple syrup or brown rice syrup to corn syrup any way.
1-12 oz. bottle green label Brer Rabbit Molasses
1-pink bottle dark Karo Syrup
(I’ve used either the blue label dark, or the red label light, both about 16 oz.)
1 cup dark brown sugar
3 cups sugar
1 ½ sticks butter
1 ½ cups lard (or shortening)
6 teaspoons cinnamon
4 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons cloves
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons powdered anise
2 grated lemon rinds
½ the juice of 1 lemon
4 teaspoons baking soda, diluted in 1/3 cup water
Add enough flour to make rather stiff dough (about 5 lbs.)
Thekla McDaniels wrote:Jocelyn, those look yummy. Thanks for sharing a family recipe.
Here is a recipe I got at an art show, and have enjoyed making for several years now.
BLACK BEAN BROWNIES:
1 cup pureed black beans
Jocelyn Campbell wrote:
I never was quite sure what 1 pink bottle of dark Karo syrup meant though, more often than not, I have preferred using maple syrup or brown rice syrup to corn syrup any way.
paul wheaton wrote:I shared it on my fb page and on my fb page (they are exactly the same but completely different).
The judging of this appears to be purely a popularity contest. And I am glad to abuse my powers for this.
Thekla McDaniels wrote:Does anyone have any suggestions for how to substitute for the corn syrup in the bird seed ornaments? something that is not a refined or processed substitute? I'd like to make them, but I don't think refined food is any better for the birds than it is for us.
I have a friend who is an avid birder. I would love to make some for her.... and her birdies.
Jocelyn Campbell wrote:Has anyone tried Thekla's idea to swirl the bean brownies with the white bean cookie batter? That just sounds so amazing!
Jocelyn Campbell wrote:Oh, your pfeffernuss look perfect, Judith! I'm glad you like them. My kids are kind of tired of them, and asked me not to make them. Ha!
They worship nothing. They say it's because nothing is worth fighting for. Like this tiny ad:
Paul will be at the Idaho Panhandle Preparedness Expo on October 1-2, 2022https://permies.com/t/190477/Paul-Idaho-Panhandle-Preparedness-Expo


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Photoshop Portfolio Freelancer Tutorial
List of tutorials for Photoshop Portfolio Freelancer
adobetutorialz.com,56 Images, 467 words
Step by step tutorial on how to create a portfolio web layout in Adobe Photoshop CS3. Let's create a new file (File>New) of 1000x700px/72 dpi. Select the Rectangle Tool (U) to represent the background of the layout to be. Choose the next demonstrated..
adobetutorialz.com,43 Images, 411 words
Learn how to create a clean Freelancer portfolio layout design with great color. Create a new file (File>New) of 900x900px/72 dpi. Select the Paint Bucket Tool (G) to give the new'background layer'black color. Next we'll draw a small circle of white ..


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位于Barangaroo这个备受期待的Wulugul Pop Up项目于2015年12月向公众开放，这个22公顷的多用途区域目的在于改善悉尼港口文化。在过去的几年里，多次获得跨学科奖项的设计事务所Foolscap Studio负责Wulugul Pop Up这个滨水项目的设计方案。Foolscap的关注点在如何让项目能够在接下来的10个月中“逐渐成为一个让当地社区、工作者、游客能够尽情地享受悉尼最好的食物、文化和活动体验的场所”。（一个为全球烹饪界重量级人物，来自Noma餐厅的Rene Redzepi设计的独立临时餐厅项目也由Foolscap负责，2016年1月开放）
The much anticipated Wulugul Pop Up precinct is now open at Barangaroo(December 2015), a new 22-hectare mixed use precinct set to transform Sydney’s Harbour culture.Over the past year, award winning cross-disciplinary design practice Foolscap Studio has been developing the waterfront design scheme for Wulugul Pop Up. Foolscap’s focus was on how the Barangaroo precinct can “gradually become a place where local community, workers and visitors will enjoy the best of Sydney’s food, cultural and event experiences” throughout the next 10 months. (A separate temporary restaurant project for global culinary heavyweight Rene Redzepi of Noma is currently underway, also designed by Foolscap, opening in January 2016).
▼170m长的Wulugul Pop Up快闪空间，170m-long Wulugul Pop Up precinct
THE DESIGN SCHEME
在租借规定下，Foolscap设计的Wulugul Pop Up借助简单的自然材料将这个区域提升为世界级的公共空间。波纹状立面采用了特别制造的回收纸管，可持续性使用的当地胶合板构成了整个南Barangaroo地面170m的滨水区域。设计概念受到悉尼港口周边的景观、地形、悬崖和海滩的启发。
Working with Lendlease to deliver the project, Foolscap’s Wulugul Pop Up elevates simple natural materials into a world class public space. It is made up of an undulating facade constructed from especially engineered recycled cardboard tubes and sustainable local plywood that lines the entire 170m Barangaroo South waterfront at ground level. The design concept was inspired by the landscape, topography, cliffs and beaches found along Sydney’s Harbour.
▼波纹状立面采用了特别制造的回收纸管，an undulating facade constructed from especially engineered recycled cardboard tubes © Penny Lane
Wulugul Pop Up由不同的“区块”组成，反映出项目未来的可能性。它提供了一个让人们在港口休闲、见面、户外工作、用餐或者结束了一天的工作后在这里喝一杯鸡尾酒的机会。Foolscap负责人Adele Winteridge解释说：“我们工作的重点放在了人们如何与场所互动，在Barangaroo，我们希望创造一种人们可以相遇、互动、学习或者只是闲逛和探索悉尼另一面的体验。这是场地中会发生的一系列事件。”
Wulugul Pop Up is made up of a series of distinct ‘zones’ that reflect the future potential of the precinct. It offers the opportunity to unwind, meet, work outdoors, grab a bite or end the day with a cocktail set against the harbour backdrop. Foolscap’s director Adele Winteridge explains: “Our work is focused on how people interact with places. At Barangaroo, we wanted to create an experience where people can meet, interact, learn or just hang out and explore a new side of Sydney. It’s a snapshot of things to follow at the site.”
▼Wulugul Pop Up提供了一个港口边休闲、会面、工作、用餐的公共空间，it offers the opportunity to unwind, meet, work outdoors, grab a bite or end the day with a cocktail set against the harbour backdrop © Penny Lane
The project includes relaxation zones, outdoor cinema, landscaped seating, meeting and coworking areas, event areas and a lending library by TITLE books – all of which revolve around a curated program of special events. Large pockets of landscaping filled with native Australian species line the spaces, including clever yet simple green walls and an edible garden all housed within the large-scale card tubes. Foolscap’s design for the site elevates a simple recycled material to create a dynamic temporary architecture, a range of furniture and functional elements, seating pods, native planter gardens. Custom designed food carts serve coffee, gelato and drinks along the promenade. Foolscap also designed the signage and environmental graphics for the project.
▼沿着长廊布置有设计定制的食品车吸引人群在这里进行多样化的活动，custom designed food carts along the promenade attracting people to the site © Penny Lane
▼设计师为空间设计了图案与标识，Foolscap also designed the signage and environmental graphics for the project © Penny Lane
BEST OF AUSTRALIA’S FOOD AND BEVERAGE
精选出的一系列澳大利亚最美味的食物和饮品在Wulugul Pop Up向大众供应：Edition咖啡烘焙，Gin&It（由Barber Shop供应一系列杜松子酒），Riva Reno冰淇淋，Belle’s鸡肉和Mamak，以及Barangaroo固定租户如当地精品的Bourke Street面包店和许多其他商家。
A selection of Australia’s best food and drink vendors have opened at the Wulugul Pop Up site: Edition Coffee Roasters, Gin&It (offering a huge gin selection by the Barber Shop) Riva Reno Gelato, Belle’s Hot Chicken and Mamak, alongside permanent Barangaroo tenants including local gem Bourke Street Bakery and many others.
▼Gin&It美食站-一些列精选的美食与饮品向大众供应，Gin&It-a selection of Australia’s best food and drink vendors have opened at the Wulugul Pop Up site © Penny Lane
一位Barangaroo大使欢迎游客前往Food & Beverage Hub （美食中心）旁边的Pop Up， 一群热情好客的商家集中在这个专门设计的朝向滨水平台开放的纸管结构中。“沙丘”的灵感来源于海岸边界线，由阶梯式座椅、公共看台和本土品种的草地构成，形成了一片起伏的景观带。
A Barangaroo Ambassador welcomes visitors to the Pop-Up, situated next to the Food & Beverage Hub, a cluster of hospitality operators housed within specially designed units within the card tube structure that open up to the waterfront terrace. The ‘Dunes’, inspired by Sydney’s coastal edge, is made up of stepped seating, communal bleacher and native grasses and forms an undulating landscaped ribbon throughout the precinct.
▼朝向滨水平台开放的纸管结构，units within the card tube structure that open up to the waterfront terrace © Penny Lane
The Coworking Zone is a communal place to meet, share ideas and engage with new thinking outside of the office. Custom designed furniture and lighting has been integrated into the cardboard tube wall, with landscaped low walls lined with succulents. The Screen is where screenings, speaker series and digital exhibitions will be held. A Dwell Area includes daybeds amongst the greenery and Edible Garden where greenthumbs can learn about greening urban spaces.
▼大尺度纸管中种植本土植物的Edible花园，Edible Garden with plants housed in large-scale card tubes © Penny Lane
▼连接花园的矮墙和一侧长桌会面区域，low walls connect the garden and long-table meeting area © Penny Lane
▼长桌会议区域，long table meeting area © Penny Lane
▼低矮的景观墙中种植着多肉植物，landscaped low walls lined with succulents © Penny Lane
▼屏幕区域是用于放映、演讲和数字展览的空间，the Screen is where screenings, speaker series and digital exhibitions will be held © Penny Lane
▼屏幕区一侧的用餐区，dinning area next to the Screen © Penny Lane
▼纸管与植物构成绿墙，the green wall constructed by cardboard tubes and plants © Penny Lane
▼空间与周边港口景色、绿植形成一种独特的体验，special experience with the space, harbour and plants
▼休憩区中绿色植被环绕着长椅，Dwell Area includes daybeds amongst the greenery © Penny Lane
为了激活悉尼这个独特的区域，Foolscap设计了一个供大量游客享用的充满吸引力、令人难忘的空间，这种设计手法体现了悉尼活力和自然美的本土魅力，也是城市户外文化的框架。正如Winteridg所诠释的：“Wulugul Pop Up将场地呈现给本地人和游客；这是Barangaroo和大悉尼社区最终成为一个成熟、让人欣赏和在此生活地方的催化剂。”
Driven by an intention to activate this unique area of Sydney, Foolscap have designed an engaging and memorable space to be enjoyed by a range of visitors. This design approach reflects the colloquial charm of Sydney’s vitality and natural beauty and acts as a frame for the city’s outdoor culture, as Winteridge explains, “Wulugul Pop Up serves to introduce the site to both locals and visitors; as a catalyst for the Barangaroo and greater Sydney community to eventually grow, enjoy and populate the space.”
▼细节，detail © Penny Lane
Project: Wulugul Pop-Up
Location: Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo (waterfront) Duration: Open until mid-late 2016, at least 9 months
Concept and Design: Foolscap Studio
Strategic design thinking: Foolscap Studio and Relative Projects. Developer: Lendlease
Predominantly recyclable or reusable materials with modular construction for ease of disassembly.
Size: 170m long waterfront promenade
Plants and landscaping: native species, various

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Iraq intends to expel foreign troops following the US airstrike that killed a key Iranian general – as the US insists “the world is a safer place” following the death of Major General Qassem Soleimani.
The Iraqi parliament also wants the government to ensure foreign troops do not use its land, air and waters for any reason.
It came after Iraq’s foreign ministry denounced the US drone attack as a “blatant” violation of sovereignty and a breach of the agreement between Iraq and the US-led coalition.
The ministry added Iraqi soil should not be used to attack its neighbouring countries.
Parliament resolutions are non-binding to the government, but Iraqi prime minister Adil Abdul Mahdi had earlier called on MPs to end foreign troop presence.
Mr Mahdi told parliament in a speech: “Despite the internal and external difficulties that we might face, it remains best for Iraq on principle and practically.”
Anger and prayers as general’s body returns
Populist Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al Sadr said the parliamentary resolution does not go far enough and called on local and foreign militia groups to unite.
More from Iran
He said: “I consider this a weak response insufficient against American violation of Iraqi sovereignty and regional escalation.”
The cleric also said a security agreement with the United States should be cancelled immediately, the US embassy should be closed down, US troops must be expelled in a humiliating manner, and communication with the US government should be criminalised.
The US-led coalition has yet to issue a formal statement in response to the vote.
Sky’s foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes said: “British officials are hoping any final decision by Iraq’s government on foreign forces will be caveated to enable troops to stay in Iraq at least for now, with any exit happening over a period of time rather than instantly, according to a diplomatic source.”
Mohsen Rezaei, the former leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, has said the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa could be targeted to avenge the death of Major General Qassem Soleimani.
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah in Lebanon, has said the US military in the Middle East will pay the price for the assassination of the top general.
Mr Nasrallah, speaking in a televised addressed commemorating Soleimani’s death, said responding to the killing was not only Iran’s responsibility but the responsibility of its allies in the region too.
He added that US civilians in the region “should not be touched”, saying this would serve US President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Iranian MPs chant ‘death to America’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended targeting Maj Gen Soleimani in Friday morning’s airstrike outside Baghdad airport, telling ABC News the intelligence assessment on Iran’s effective second-in-command was “clear”.
He added that the US will respond with “lawful strikes” against any retaliatory attacks on American targets.
In a separate interview with MSNBC, Mr Pompeo said: “The intelligence community presented us a set of facts that made clear that the risk from doing nothing exceeded the risk of taking the action that we took.”
As the secretary of state spoke in the US, Iraq’s foreign ministry summoned the US ambassador due to “repeated US airstrikes”, a statement said.
Image: Major General Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike
The US-led coalition said it has paused the training support of Iraqi military because of repeated rocket attacks, and added it is fully committed to protecting Iraqi bases housing its troops.
On Saturday, Iran threatened to punish Americans within reach of the country, naming Tel Aviv and ships sailing through the Gulf.
Mr Trump reacted by tweeting the US has targeted 52 Iranian sites that “will be hit very fast and very hard” if Iran strikes any Americans or American assets.
Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif said hitting cultural sites would be a “war crime”.
He added: “A reminder to those hallucinating about emulating ISIS war crimes by targeting our cultural heritage: Through MILLENNIA of history, barbarians have come and ravaged our cities, razed our monuments and burnt our libraries.
“Where are they now? We’re still here, and standing tall.”
Anger and prayers as general’s body returns
Speaking after Mr Zarif’s tweet, Mr Pompeo said any target the US military may strike – if Iran retaliates – would be legal under the laws of armed conflict, which prohibits the deliberate targeting of cultural sites under most circumstances.
He also said Mr Trump has abandoned the previous US administration’s focus on countering Iranian proxy groups across the region and suggested the US airstrike that killed Maj Gen Soleimani was an example of this new strategy.
Iran’s information and telecommunications minister Mohammad Javad Azari-Jahromi tweeted: “Like ISIS, Like Hitler, Like Genghis! They all hate cultures.
“Trump is a terrorist in a suit.
“He will learn history very soon that NOBODY can defeat.”
Iraq’s parliament held an emergency session on Sunday where Iraqi prime minister said the US had told his government Israel was behind some attacks on militia munition warehouses in 2019.
Mr Abdul-Madhi also revealed he was due to meet Maj Gen Soleimani the morning he was killed, and the general was due to deliver the Iranian’s response to “a Saudi message”.
Source : Sky News

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SPRINGFIELD – When Laura Kane lost her son, Zachary, to suicide, she was still expected to return to work merely three days later. To help support families grieving the loss of a child and ensure no one else is put in the same situation, State Senator Karina Villa championed a law that creates Zachary’s Parent Protection Act.
“The death of a child is an immeasurably tragic event, and my heart goes out to anyone who has had to experience such a loss,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). “This law acknowledges the severity of these situations and allows families the necessary time to grieve, seek support and begin their healing journey without the added burden of employment-related concerns.”
Kane was let go due to not being able to perform her job while grieving the loss of her child. She started a nonprofit, Marshmallow’s Hope, in honor of her son and to help children struggling with depression and families coping with the loss of a child due to suicide.
This new law provides extended bereavement leave to employees who have lost a child to suicide or homicide: up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for larger businesses with at least 250 workers and six weeks unpaid leave for smaller businesses with fewer than 250. It also provides penalties against employers who violate the act and provides that employees who take leave will not be entitled to any more benefits than they would have had they not taken such leave.
“Grief is a unique process, and my goal is that through this law, families will have access to the critical emotional space and time needed to cope with such a horrifying loss,” said Villa. “If you or someone you know might be suffering from suicidal thoughts, you can call the suicide and crisis lifeline by dialing 988.”
Senate Bill 2034 was signed on Friday, Aug. 4th and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024.


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“I’m very aware that when you take a chance on one of my books, it’s not just your money that you’re putting on the line; it’s your time, which is probably even more precious. I want to thank you, so much, for taking that chance; for your wonderful support, which never stops taking my breath away. Here’s to all of you. I’ll do my absolute best not to waste your time.” The humble words of author Tana French on her website. The Dublin-based writer captured our attention easily with her latest novel, “The Secret Place and we certainly do not feel our time was wasted. Tana is an exuberant writer and her enthusiasm comes across in Norman B’s interview with her. She has been dubbed “the First Lady of Irish Crime,” drawing comparisons to Patricia Cornwell and even Agatha Christi. The actress-turned-author is an astute observer of Irish life and has a delicious gift for realistic dialogue. In the Life Elsewhere interview Tana explains the plot of her new novel, class differences in Dublin and gives us a glimpse into the music she enjoys.
Grammy nominated producer, writer and musicologist, Andy Zax discusses the Return Of Vinyl with Norman B. The conversation was prompted by Norman’s son James recent request for a “cassette”, after a visit to hip, Urban Outfitters. The hip clothing emporium sells cheap, but apparently efficient, turntables along with 12” vinyl platters of trending indie artists. Although James has grown up with a dad who has a warehouse crammed full with stacks of plastic discs and two treasured Techniques 1200’s, he was unaware of the correct names of such things. Almost-teenager James doesn’t care or see the connection to the old gear his dad has stashed behind alarm-rigged doors and the cool hot gear that Urban Outfitters has on display. James and his posse had decided upon “cassette” as the name for the bits of plastic they now coveted. Along with all the other gadgets and gizmos marketed so deliberately to the tweenie demographic, are turntables and record platters the next must haves? Is this the return of vinyl? We explore the possibility and learn about the difference in quality of sound of vinyl and digital recording.
Two Apples In A Cherry Tree by Gathered Ghosts was selected for this weeks Hit That Never Was by a jewelry designer who regularly listens to Life Elsewhere. You too, can get your Hit That Never Was played on Life Elsewhere by sending a few details about yourself and your request to: hitthatneverwas (at) lifeelsewhere (dot) co


Are You Ready For The Invasion of the Robots?
Every time an industrial revolution has swept the world, it’s changed the face of human civilization. We’re standing on the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – one that will be increasingly driven by technology, machine learning, robots, and artificial intelligence. This change in the relationship between humans and technology could approach the point of singularity, but no matter how it takes place the world after the revolution will never be the same.
Neither will the workforce. With so many tasks already driven by increasing levels of automation, the skills needed to thrive in the upcoming employment market are far different from anything previous industrial revolutions could have fathomed.
The Distinction Between Humans and Robots
As robots become an increasingly integrated part of our workforce and an inevitable part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the defining factor for successful members of the workforce is the defining line between human and machine. When machines can successfully write novels and hold conversations, it’s up to the human workforce to leverage those intangible advantages that come with the variability and ingenuity of a biological mind.
Critical Thinking, Judgment, and Decision Making
As of now, artificial intelligence is capable of making simple decisions, but they lack the framework of human logic to make decisions in a way that fits into our cultural and social framework. Human decision-making, judgment, and critical thinking processes rely on ingrained social and moral frameworks that cannot at the moment be programmed or fully simulated to a reliable facsimile of reality, which means that we can’t trust machines to make decisions or apply critical thinking on a human level — particularly in complex areas where the rational machine’s judgment may not align with humanitarian needs.
Creativity and Emotional Intelligence
While machine learning algorithms can dissect what makes an amazing novel or screenplay and put together something that’s technically brilliant, machines aren’t capable of that offbeat spark of innovation that drives human creativity. Where machines follow formulas, humans follow intuition that machines can’t emulate. While that may not make for perfection, often the greatest advancements come from imperfect yet wildly creative leaps.
Machines also lack emotional intelligence, because they lack emotions. That means they lack the ability to discern nuance in human relations. Without nuance, it becomes impossible to fully integrate as an independent entity in a human workforce.
People Management, Collaboration, and Service Orientation
Without emotional intelligence, the machines of the Fourth Industrial Revolution can’t function in roles that require extensive human interaction. This includes team leadership, cooperation in a group environment, and customer-focused service delivery. Robots and other machine-based intelligence lack the perception to understand the personality variances and nuances that make for effective team building and customer service. Advantage? Humans.
Negotiation requires the ability to weigh not just the tangible, logical benefits and detriments to an agreement – but also the intangible benefits and detriments. Without the ability to make decisions using a human moral framework, machine intelligence is incapable of handling a negotiation scenario in which their opponents are countering with changing offers.
Machines may not assign the same value to certain emotion-driven terms and conditions, discarding them inappropriately when settling on an agreement. Nothing can negotiate like a human being. You may not be able to beat an AI at chess, but you can outmaneuver it in the courtroom.
Another purely human trait is the ability to adapt to a situation requiring cognitive flexibility. Machines are programmed by very structured decision trees, and if they run into a situation that isn’t covered within the probabilities and eventualities of their logic framework then they may stall while attempting to find a solution.
Adaptive intelligence can work toward a solution, but with such simplistic logic and so much trial and error that it may take far longer than a human’s intuitive ability to grasp and handle the situation. So don’t worry; even though there are already robots delivering Domino’s Pizza, you’ve still got job security for a while to come.


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Peek at your doctor’s chart, and one of the first things you may see is your BMI, front and center. BMI — or body mass index — is a measure of your relative height and weight. The calculation places people into an underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese category, and may be used as a measure to assess your risk for certain diseases.
If you’re an adult, you can calculate your BMI by taking your weight in pounds divided by your height in inches squared, multiplied by 703. (1) Or, you can check out the National Institutes of Health’s BMI calculator or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) version.
According to the CDC, here are the BMI ranges: (2)
Underweight: less than 18.5
Normal weight: 18.5 to 24.9
Overweight: 25 to 29.9
Obesity: 30 or higher
Children’s BMI, on the other hand, is calculated using a percentile system.
BMI is important. Doctors often apply the measurement on an individual level, but where it is really useful is in population-based research, says Charlie Seltzer, MD, a weight loss specialist in Philadelphia. Dr. Seltzer does not use BMI in assessing his individual patients, because it’s not always useful information.
For example, you can have a normal BMI but have low muscle and a lot of fat, which is an unhealthy state to be in. Or, you can be highly muscular, and thus inaccurately categorized as overweight according to BMI. (3) These are just some of the flaws of BMI.
But it’s through BMI that we know how grave the statistics on obesity really are. About 70 percent of adults are overweight or obese, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. (4) Likewise, one in six children and adolescents are considered obese. (5)
It’s important to know whether you do fall into one of these categories. When you’re overweight or obese, you’re at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. An elevated risk of certain types of cancer is also vastly under-recognized, says Seltzer. Indeed, the National Cancer Institute notes that higher amounts of body fat are associated with cancers, including endometrial, esophageal, liver, kidney, pancreatic, colorectal, breast, ovarian, and thyroid, among other types. (6)
Then, there’s how obesity can affect your day-to-day quality of life. “It can also lead to a poor quality of sleep, which makes you tired, destroys healthy habits, and makes people more overweight,” says Seltzer. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, and pain are other problems associated with obesity. (7)
The reasons why someone becomes overweight or obese are multifactorial, but here are some contributing factors:
If you’re looking to lose weight and lower your BMI, some small and sustainable changes can actually make the biggest difference in your chance for success.
Take a look at what you’re eating now. You may think you have a handle on your diet habits, but most people don’t actually know what they’re eating, says Seltzer. He recommends tracking what you eat for two weeks. Often, you’ll see that there are random bites of food here or there that may add up to hundreds of extra calories each day.
Make tiny tweaks to eat smaller portions. Make small and realistic changes to get your calorie count down, Seltzer says. (Think drinking one less glass of wine when out.) Rather than eliminating foods (even favorite foods), eat smaller portions. That may be ½ cup of ice cream instead of a cup. In total, you may end up consuming 5 to 10 percent fewer calories per day.
See whether your medications list weight gain as a side effect. As mentioned, certain medications can lead to weight gain. “Most of this can be avoided by keeping an eye on your caloric intake,” says Seltzer. One problem is that your doctor may not inform you that weight gain is a side effect of a drug she's prescribing. Ask your doctor about common side effects for any new drug, including weight gain. Knowledge is power.
Make sure you get enough sleep. When you make sleep a lower priority, you’re setting yourself up for weight gain. “Fatigue raises cortisol [a stress hormone], which acts like an appetite stimulant,” says Seltzer. Lack of sleep can lead you to be less motivated to be physically active and more likely to reach for quick and unhealthy food. Snooze the recommended seven to eight hours a night for better weight control. (10,11)
Manage your stress levels. Feeling tense not only can make you more prone to emotional eating, but it may also raise your levels of cortisol, leading to weight gain. (12) Plan go-to strategies that make you feel at ease (whether that’s a quick run or a chat with a friend) — use them when you feel anxiety rising.
Be kind to your gut. The gut microbiome, an environment of good and bad bacteria in your gut, may also play a role in your risk for metabolic syndrome and obesity. Eating foods that support healthy gut bacteria, such as pre- and probiotics, can help you maintain a healthy weight, research suggests. Veggies, fruit, whole grains, and legumes are examples of prebiotics, while nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, and kimchi are examples of probiotics. You’ll also want to be mindful of antibiotics you’re taking because, when not necessary (such as for viral infections, which antibiotics cannot treat), these medications can throw off the balance of bacteria in your gut, potentially affecting your disease risk, studies suggest. (13,14)
Get in the right physical state, too. “If you’re not feeling well, you won’t be able to lose weight. Stop worrying about losing weight and start worrying about feeling better,” says Seltzer. That includes taking care of stress and sleeping more. “This will put you in a position where you can be successful.”


Driver tried to avoid deer
State police are investigating a crash involving an overturned tractor trailer that closed Summit Bridge Road for 14 hours between Marl Pit Road and Boyds Corner Road.
Police said the incident occurred at about 1:54 a.m., today, Thursday, Dec. 28, on Summit Bridge Road, south of Old School House Road, Middletown.
The road was reopened at 4 p.m. the same day.
A tractor trailer, operated by a 34-year-old North Carolina man, was traveling north on Summit Bridge Road when a deer crossed the roadway, directly in front of his vehicle.
The driver swerved to avoid striking the deer and lost control of the tractor trailer which overturned.
Prior to the vehicle coming to rest, the trailer struck and snapped a Delmarva Power utility pole, causing damage to a transformer. The tractor trailer, which was hauling assorted produce, came to rest, blocking all lanes of Summit Bridge Road.
The driver, as well as a 56-year-old passenger, also from North Carolina, were able to exit the vehicle under their own power, prior to being transported to the Christiana Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Delmarva Power crews also are on scene making repairs to the utility pole.
The police investigation continues, and no charges have been filed at this time.
New Castle County Paramedics and Middletown’s Volunteer Hose Company were dispatched to the scene, said Paramedic First Class Yvonne T. Russell.
The first patient, 34-year-old man, suffered injuries to his chest and the second patient, 56-year-old man, suffered injuries to his leg, Russell said.
Both patients were in stable condition at the time of transport to Christiana Hospital, Russell said.
For traffic updates as well as road closure information log onto http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.


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This set includes following manuals:
1. Investments 9th Canadian Edition Solutions Manual
2. Investments 9th Canadian Edition Test Bank
Name: Investments 9th Canadian Edition
Author: Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, Alan J. Marcus, Lorne Switzer, Maureen Stapleton, Dana Boyko, Christine Panasian
Type: Solutions Manual and Test Bank
From Chapters: 01-28 (Complete Chapters), Odds and Evens
The file contains COMPLETE worked solutions to ALL chapters and ALL questions in the main textbook, It also contains COMPLETE Test Bank questions to ALL chapters in the main textbook.
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Having this solution manual and Test Bank will allow you:
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PART I: INTRODUCTION
1 The Investment Environment
2 Financial Markets, Asset Classes and Financial Instruments
3 How Securities Are Traded
4 Mutual Funds and Other Investment Companies
PART II: PORTFOLIO THEORY AND PRACTICE
5 Risk, Return, and the Historical Record
6 Capital Allocation to Risky Assets
7 Optimal Risky Portfolios
8 Index Models
PART III: EQUILIBRIUM IN CAPITAL MARKETS
9 The Capital Asset Pricing Model
10 Arbitrage Pricing Theory and Multifactor Models of Risk and Return
11 The Efficient Market Hypothesis
12 Behavioural Finance and Technical Analysis
13 Empirical Evidence on Security Returns
PART IV: FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES
14 Bond Prices and Yields
15 The Term Structure of Interest Rates
16 Managing Bond Portfolios
PART V: SECURITY ANALYSIS
17 Macroeconomic and Industry Analysis
18 Equity Valuation Models
19 Financial Statement Analysis
PART VI: OPTIONS, FUTURES, AND OTHER DERIVATIVES
20 Options Markets: Introduction
21 Option Valuation
22 Futures Markets
23 Futures, Swaps, and Risk Management
PART VII: APPLIED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
24 Portfolio Performance Evaluation
25 International Diversification
26 Hedge Funds
27 The Theory of Active Portfolio Management
28 Investment Policy and the Framework of the CFA Institute
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Status: adopted national law or policy
Since 2019, Ecuador has a public policy in place for the protection of human rights defenders. The first policy introduced by the Ecuadorian Ombudsman’s Office introduced Resolution No. 043-DPE-DD-2019 regarding the protection of Human Rights Defenders. Soon after, however, this resolution was replaced by Resolution 077, available below.
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3/21/21 Development Update
Telecom relocations for the 311 Mapleton development will take place this week and the following week. The closure of 4th Street is not anticipated since boring will occur in the alley between Concord and Maxwell. If it becomes necessary, there will likely be a partial closure of 4th Street with one-way traffic control.
Work schedules for the different providers are listed below.
Start date: 3/22/21
Completion date: 3/24/21 - 3/26/21 pending weather delays
Start date: 3/29/21
Completion date: 3/31/21 - 4/2/21 pending weather delays
Xcel Energy will perform utility relocations in the next month or two. The start date for this work is pending, and once determined, we will post a notification with the details.