Diego Agulló Agulló – Assistant Professor of Private International Law – Universidad Pontificia Comillas (Madrid, Spain)
Consumer protection is a pillar of the regulatory strategy of the European Union legislator. In this context, one of the issues that has been debated for many years is the possibility of introducing representative actions for consumer protection, a European version of American class actions, in the different Member States. The goal of this legal transplant is, on the one hand, to favor access to justice for consumers in scenarios of mass damages and, on the other hand, to deter future wrongdoings harmful to consumers by companies operating in the European Union.
Since the publication in 2008 of the White Paper on damages actions for breach of the EC antitrust rules, many legislative instruments of different types have been published within the European Union in the field of consumer collective protection. Also in 2008, the Green Paper on consumer collective redress and, a year later, Directive 2009/22/EC — the latter marking a turning point in the European regulatory framework for collective redress– stand out. Directive 2009/22/EC urges Member States to ensure the implementation in their respective legal systems of actions for injunctions for acts of non-compliance with EU law that harm consumers. Mention should also be made of the Commission’s important Recommendation on Common Principles applicable to collective injunctions or redress mechanisms in the Member States in the event of infringement of rights recognized by European Union law.
The latest legislative impetus for representative actions at EU level is “Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2020 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers and repealing Directive 2009/22/EC” (henceforth “Directive 2020/1828” or the “Directive”). It entered into force on 24 December 2020, and introduces, for the first time, representative actions for injunctions and redress in all Member States of the European Union.
Until the enactment of Directive 2020/1828, some Member States did not contemplate the possibility of representative actions, either for injunctions or for redress, while others did regulate some type of collective remedy, but the diversity of regulations in this regard is still notable.
The entry into force of Directive 2020/1828 binds all Member States to introduce in their national legislation some form of representative action for injunctions and damages, without regard to the fact that they may already have other means of consumer protection. The Directive is committed to introducing consumer collective protection of a representative nature. And this representation must be exercised by qualified entities for which financial transparency and adequate controls by the public administration are required.
The European Union legislator avoids the American class action model in which it is a leading lawyer or leading injured party who brings the action and is in charge of forming a class of affected individuals. The Directive also rejects punitive damages and even rejects the use of the American nomenclature i.e., class action, referring at all times to “representative action”. The explanation behind this approach is to avoid the creation of a litigation industry that seeks more the financial benefit of the litigator than that of the consumer.
In this essay, we will briefly look at the relevant elements of Directive 2020/1828 such as the aspects of legal standing in national and “cross-border” representative actions, the subjective scope of protection, the opt-in and opt-out mechanisms, the nature of the claim, the relationship between the representative action and other subsequent actions, the supervision of the financing of representative actions by third parties, the possibility of settlement agreements and the information and publicity of representative actions.
2. Standing in national and “cross-border” representative actions
Directive 2020/1828 grants legal standing to “qualified entities”, which it defines as “any organization or public body representing consumers’ interests which has been designated by a Member State as qualified to bring representative actions “. Articles 4 and 5 of the Directive are devoted to the design and operation of the qualified entities, focusing on the need that the latter seek consumer protection and be nonprofit, as well as mentioning other important criteria of supervision and transparency.
Article 5 also requires each Member State to inform the European Commission on which entities have standing to bring what the Directive itself calls “cross-border” representative actions, i.e., representative actions brought by an entity in a Member State other than its Member State of origin. The Directive distinguishes them from purely national representative actions, in which the entity designated by a Member State acts in that Member State only. The inclusion in this list is relevant in the case of cross-border actions because, in accordance with Article 6 of the Directive, the instance of another Member State hearing the representative action can determine that the entity bringing the action has standing to sue.
It is important to emphasize that, although Directive 2020/1828 refers to national and cross-border representative actions, these are notions specific to the Directive that in principle do not affect existing private international law instruments. In particular, in terms of international jurisdiction, it should be noted that the CJEU has interpreted that a consumer association cannot make use of the forum of protection of Arts. 17-18 of Regulation 1215/2012 (forum of the domicile of the consumer). Instead, the association can make use of the special non-contractual forum of Article 7.2 and the general forum of Article 4.1 of Regulation 1215/2012 (see, for example, CJEU of 1 October 2002 C-167/00).
Article 79 of Regulation 1215/2012 states that “by 11 January 2022 the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament, to the Council and to the European Economic and Social Committee on the application of this Regulation” and adds that “where appropriate, the report shall be accompanied by a proposal for amendment of this Regulation”. Perhaps, with the enactment of Directive 2020/1215, it would be a good time to consider the introduction within Regulation 1215/2012 of a new forum for representative actions, which could give international jurisdiction to the courts of the domicile of the qualified entity entitled to bring the action.
3. Subjective scope of protection, opt-in and opt-out mechanisms and nature of the claim
The representative actions referred to in the Directive only protect consumers, defined as “any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his own trade, business, craft or profession” (Article 3.1). The problem with this subjective restriction is that it is sometimes complicated for the instance hearing the representative action to determine whether each of the affected individuals is a consumer or not, and this can complicate the exercise of some representative actions.
Directive 2020/1828 differentiates between representative actions that are brought for mere injunction, and representative actions that seek redress for damages. For the former, Article 8 does not require notice to be given to those consumers affected by the exercise of the action, establishing a sort of opt-out mechanism in which, given that all those affected will be deemed to benefit from the representative action. Nevertheless, we can assume that the individual consumer retains intact their right to individual action and, in the event that the representative action is unsuccessful, the right to claim individual injunctive relief.
With regard to representative actions seeking redress, Article 9 of Directive 2020/1828 requires that the affected consumers be notified that the representative action is going to be brought so that they can express their willingness to participate or not in the process and be represented by the qualified entity with legal standing. In this case, an opt-in mechanism is introduced in which the injured parties who have been notified and who have expressed their willingness to be represented by the qualified entity will be bound by the outcome of the action. Those affected consumers who have not made their decision will keep their right to action intact.
4. Relationship between the representative action and other subsequent actions
One of the relevant aspects that we must take into account and on which the Directive does not pronounce itself is how the relationship between a representative action and other subsequent individual actions that may be brought by affected consumers is regulated. Specifically, we refer to the institutions of lis pendens, related actions and the effect of res judicata, all of them elements that, at different procedural moments, seek the same objective: the avoidance of parallel proceedings that give rise to contradictory or irreconcilable court decisions.
Each Member State will have to address these aspects by adapting its domestic procedural law. However, Directive 2020/1828 states, in Article 15, that “Member States shall ensure that the final decision of a court or administrative authority of any Member State concerning the existence of an infringement harming collective interests of consumers can be used by all parties as evidence in the context of any other action before their national courts or administrative authorities to seek redress measures against the same trader for the same practice, in accordance with national law on evaluation of evidence”. This is a novel issue as it obliges all Member States to recognize as evidence in subsequent proceedings judicial or administrative rulings proving the existence of an infringement against consumer rights.
5. Control of the financing of representative actions by third parties
Another aspect introduced by Directive 2020/1828 that is not only new in the area of representative actions, but also an innovation at a general level in European Union law, is the regulation of “third-party funding” (TPF). TPF is a mechanism for financing by a third-party funder of the legal action. The third-party funder invests in the lawsuit and, if the funded party is successful, the funder will receive a portion of the compensation. If the funded party is unsuccessful, the third-party funder will lose their investment.
TPF may be invaluable for the funded party if it lacks the resources to litigate or, even though it has the resources, prefers to devote them to its core business and not to litigation. Article 10 of Directive 2020/1828 allows TPF in representative actions but introduces measures to avoid potential conflicts of interests and ensure that the funded qualified entity acts in the interest of consumers and not in any other particular interest.
6. Possibility of settlement agreements
Directive 2020/1828 also provides for the possibility of terminating the representative action through a settlement agreement between the qualified entity and the defendant (Article 11). The Directive provides that the parties may propose the settlement to the judge or that the judge may urge the parties to reach such a settlement. The settlement shall be subject to the scrutiny of the judge, who will be able to approve it or refuse it if it is considered contrary to national law or if it contains conditions that cannot be enforced, taking into account the interest of the parties and, particularly, the interests of the protected consumers. If the settlement is refused, the judge shall continue to hear the representative action.
Article 11.4 of Directive 2020/1828 states that «approved settlements shall be binding upon the qualified entity, the trader and the individual consumers concerned» but specifies that «Member States may lay down rules that give the individual consumers concerned by a representative action and by the subsequent settlement the possibility of accepting or refusing to be bound by settlements». Again, the individual action of the consumer is still protected in any case.
7. Information and publicity of representative actions
Directive 2020/1828 also refers to the need for adequate information on the representative actions being carried out in each Member State of the European Union. Therefore, some requirements are included for qualified entities regarding their duty to communicate which representative actions they are going to exercise (Article 13), as well as the establishment by the European Commission of a database that collects relevant information regarding different aspects mentioned in article 14 of the Directive.
Directive 2020/1828 is a great impulse of the European legislator to harmonize, to a certain extent, the processes of collective protection of consumers through representative actions exercised by qualified entities, which to a certain extent avoids the American class action model and introduces, for the first time in the whole European Union, representative actions for redress. Relevant aspects such as lis pendens, related actions, res judicata or questions of private international law, among others, remain unresolved. Nevertheless, this Directive is crucial both for those Member States lacking any system of representative action for consumer protection and for those Member States who wish to modernize their existing legislation.
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Poulnareff is comparatively obscure in this country, never having enjoyed even the limited international success of contemporaries such as Serge Gainsbourg. Polnareff‘s music acknowlegded garage rock and post-‘Smile’ Brian Wilson while he cultivated an almost Bowiesque constantly changing public image. He retired from music and lived as a virtual recluse before releasing new material fairly recently.
For the tribute album, Pulp cover ‘Le Roi De Fourmis’ while Nick Cave does a Tom Waits-like version of ‘Goodbye Marylou’.
Other contributors include Pizzicato Five, Saint Etienne, ex Van Der Graaf Generator singer/songwriter Peter Hammill (himself deserving of a tribute album), The Gentle People, Simon Warner and Bill Pritchard ex of The Legendary Pink Dots.
‘A Tribute To Polnareff’ is released by Tora Records on November 1.

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Improved Companding Transform for PAPR Reduction in ACO-OFDM-Based VLC Systems - 2018
In this letter, an improved linear nonsymmetrical transform (ILNST) is proposed to scale back the height-to-average power ratio (PAPR) for uneven clipping optical orthogonal frequency division multiplexing-based visible light-weight communication (VLC) systems. The emission power conservation criteria are implemented to calculate the enlarge coefficient with a given compression coefficient. The transfer characteristic of a 5 mm commercial light-weight-emitting diodes is introduced to estimate the VLC systems performance. Bit error ratio (BER) and complementary cumulative distribution perform simulation results show that the proposed ILNST outperforms the classical linear nonsymmetrical rework methodology in PAPR reduction and BER enhancement.
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The South Korean giant Samsung has launched yet another pocket-friendly smartphone in the Indian market. The company has officially released the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core. The smartphone is a sibling of Samsung Galaxy A03s which debuted in the country in August this year. The newly launched budget smartphone by Samsung houses a 5,000mAh battery. It comes with Unisoc SC98A SoC. There is also a single rear camera and operates on Android 11 Go Edition.
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Samsung Galaxy A03 Core price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core price in India is set at Rs 7,999 for the single 2GB RAM with 32GB storage option. The device is being offered in two colour options of Blue and Black. Galaxy A03 Core is available across retail stores, Samsung.com and leading online portals.
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core tech specs
Android 11 is installed on the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (Go edition). It has a 6.5-inch HD+ PLS TFT LCD display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. It is powered by an octa-core Unisoc SC9836A SoC with 2GB of RAM. Onboard storage is 32GB, and it can be expanded further with a microSD card to up to 1TB.
Only an 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture lens and up to 4x digital zoom is available on the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core. It has a 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture lens for selfies and video calls.
A 5,000mAh battery powers the phone. An accelerometer, light sensor, and proximity sensor are among the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core’s onboard sensors. 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with a 2.4GHz band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v4.2, a 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, and GLONASS are all available connectivity options.
Samsung Galaxy A03s specs
The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity V TFT screen with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio that was released in India. Out of the box, the phone runs One UI 3.1 Core on top of Android 11. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A microSD card can be used to expand the storage up to 1TB.
A 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture is included in the Samsung Galaxy A03s’ triple-rear camera setup. A 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture are also included. A 5-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture is available for selfies. A 5,000mAh battery powers the budget-friendly device.
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A REVIEW ON PHARMACOGENOMICS AND ITS IMPACT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Puttagunta Srinivasa Babu, P.V.V. Siva Krishna, K.Harish
STUDENT, vignan pharmacy college
Pharmacogenomics is the study of genomics/genetics and proteomics. It is the field of science which can make the goal of personalised medicine possible. This review article briefly explains about various genes associated with therapeutic activity of various Anti-cancer and Anti-reteroviral drugs in humans. The need to perform PGx test to find the ADRâ€™s of these drugs and narrowing of these drugs which are used for the treatment of these diseases especially during their lethal stages . this is an critical review on why same drugs in same doses have different effects in different persons and how this field has been used in various health care systems over the period of time was described. This presentation also emphasizes the scope of pharmacogenomics in improving health care system.
Keywords: Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacogenomic test (PGx test) ,Biomarkers of Anti-cancer and Anti-reteroviral drugs, Personalised medicine, Genetic polymorphism
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)
Published on : 2022-11-28

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New Student Grant Program will Offset Rents and Decrease Apartment Vacancies
- Jul 07, 2011
Grosse Pointe Park city officials and the Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation launched a student grant program that would help reduce the renting cost for 580 units. According to Patch.com, the program is designed to encourage young people to move into the area and decrease the high rate of rental vacancies.
In order to qualify for this grant program, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year university. They must also maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA and take at least 12 credits per semester. The students will receive up to 50 percent of their rent, but the amount will not exceed $350 per month. Each housing unit will receive only one grant and students must provide a copy of their class schedule.
There are some requirements as well for the landlords who wish to enroll in this program. They must prove that the units meet the City Code of Ordinance, provide a valid Certificate of Occupancy, offer a 12-month lease and file a copy of the lease with the Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation which must approve the units for participation.
In other real estate news, the University of Phoenix plans to relocate its headquarters to the 1001 Woodward building located in the Campus Mauritius in downtown Detroit. The university is set to move into the 20,000-square-foot building by fall. According to Crain’s Detroit Business, the university was represented by Brian Schwartz from Newmark Knight Frank, a real estate consultancy firm. 1001 Woodward and its owner, Dimitrios “Jim” Papas, were represented in this deal by Fred Klugman from Klugman Commercial Properties LLC, a Detroit-based company.


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They will be active on 160-6m.
They will take part in IARU HF Contest as ZF1A CARS HQ Station.
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Grand Cayman is biggest of the Cayman Islands and location of the capital city of Cayman Islands Gerge Town.
Official language - English.
Ethnic Groups- 40% Afro-European, 20% European, 20% African, 20% Others.
Currency- Cayman Islands Dollar KYD.
Time - UTC -5.
International phone code-prefix - +1-345.
Internet domain - .ky
Amateur Radio prefix - ZF1- Grand Cayman Island , ZF8- Little Cayman Island, ZF9- Cayman Brac.
ZF2 prefix issued to citizens of all other countries.
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ILO must lead in seeking social justice: head
The International Labour Organisation must take the lead in calling for greater social justice and fundamental changes to the world's current growth model, the head of the UN labour agency said Wednesday.
"From Tahrir Place to Puerta del Sol, in streets and plazas in many countries, we are witnessing the birth of a social and popular movement led by youth that may change the world," ILO director-general Juan Somavia told the 100th annual conference of the agency.
These young people are speaking for the "3.5 billion silent people" who earn the same combined as the 61 million richest people in the world, he told thousands of delegates meeting in Geneva until June 17.
They are "demanding that leaders in business, politics, civil society and international organizations agree on action and policies that 'give us a fair chance at a decent job'," Somavia said, referring to widespread popular unrest, especially in North Africa and the Middle East.
Their demands "should be at the heart of our action. This is the essence of what we need to find during this session," the ILO chief said.
In order to meet their demands, profound changes must be made to the current model of growth, which according to the ILO had demonstrated its inefficiency by increasing inequality and leading to record unemployment of over 200 million since 2009.
"Slipping back to business as usual will lead us sooner or later into a new crisis," said Somavia, as he called for "efficient growth on the economic and social plan."
The ILO's 100th annual conference is touted to be a historic session for the UN body, with political leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin expected to attend.
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daa International has been given a five-year management contract for King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, following a very competitive tender process. Working in partnership with JEDCO, daa International will manage and advise on operations and non-aeronautical revenue and facilities management.
Over the past few years, daa’s international subsidiary has built a reputation and a significant presence in Saudi Arabia by managing and running Terminal 5 at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) and, more recently, being appointed airport operator at the Red Sea Airport.
The company will eventually employ 45 staff in Jeddah
The latter is part of an ambitious Red Sea project, a first of its type, based on the creation of a sustainable luxury tourism destination.
According to daa International, the company will eventually employ 45 staff in Jeddah, who will seamlessly integrate into the JEDCO team, fostering a common knowledge transfer culture and collaborating to grow KAIA into one of the world’s leading hub airports.
“Jeddah Airport forms one of the cornerstones of the Saudi Arabian 2030 aviation vision”
Nicholas Cole, Chief Executive of daa International, said: “Jeddah Airport forms one of the cornerstones of the Saudi Arabian 2030 aviation vision and is the international gateway to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.”

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GICUMBI/RWAMAGANA - A total of 26,000 trees were on Monday planted on 26 terraced hectares of Mugera hill in Kabuga Cell, Manyagiro, Gicumbi District, to mark the first day of the national tree planting exercise.
The event involved Manyagiro Sector residents, district officials, soldiers of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF), and National Police personnel.
Addressing residents after the community work, Mayor Bonane Nyangezi called on them to protect trees at all times, by replacing every tree cut down in order to preserve the environment.
“Trees are vital because they are the source of rainfall needed for agriculture production, produce the oxygen and fruits needed for our livelihood,” said Nyangezi.
He also advised residents to practice crop rotation by planting maize through land consolidation, during one season and Irish potatoes in another season to realise high yields.
“Intercropping Irish potatoes with maize in one single season deprives crops of the necessary nutrients, which results in low yields for both types of crops,” he added.
The National Forestry Authority (NAFA), District officer, Boniface Sayinzoga, said over 85,000 trees would be planted on Mugera terraced hill before the end of December.
“This year’s Tree planting Day will involve planting trees that grow alongside crops. They include Grevillea, Leucaena, Calliandra and Alinus,” said Sayinzoga.
Meanwhile, in Rwamagana and Ngoma districts, the launch of the tree planting week was led by children.
Nehime Uwimana, the Rwamagana district Mayor, said there is guarantee of environmental protection if children understand the importance of tree planting.
He added that engaging children in tree planting underscores their determination to conserve the environment for posterity.
The Mayor disclosed that the tree planting week will focus on planting trees where they are most needed in the rural areas.
“We intend to involve people of all ages to actively participate in protecting the environment. Children will no longer destroy trees…this is important and indeed a great achievement,” he said.
In Ngoma district, residents planted hundreds of trees along Lake Sake in the sector of Sake.
Addressing residents, the Mayor Francois Niyotwagira, reiterated the importance of tree planting.
He observed that the fact that the young people have conceptualized the importance of tree planting shows how the tree planting campaign has been embraced.
“This has been the ultimate aim of the campaign…to engage every individual specially the future generation,” he said.
Eastern Province has a long term program to plant over 33 million trees by the year 2013.


The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have placed receiver Terrence Toliver on the six-game injured list.
Toliver was hurt on the Ticats first possession in the season-opening loss to the Toronto Argonauts.
The 28-year-old has played two seasons with the Ticats and had his best year in 2016, making 65 receptions for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns despite playing in only 13 games.
He signed a contract extension with the team in February.
At 6-foot-5 and with experience in the Kent Austin offence, Toliver will be difficult to replace for a team already missing Canadian Andy Fantuz. Options include newcomers Damarr Aultman and Jalen Saunders as well as veteran Junior Collins.
In other injury news, Canadian defensive tackle Mike Atkinson, who missed week one due to injury, was back with the first-team defence. Halfback Abdul Kanneh, who missed much of training camp and the opener, returned to practice but did limited work.
The team also added defensive back Ethan Davis from to the practice roster from the injured list.
The Ticats, who were on a bye last week, returned to practice on Monday and face the Riders on July 8 in Regina.


PARIS -- The organizers of SIAL Mercosur -- the international food exhibition for the six-nation, South American trade group -- told SN that this year's edition will take up less space but attract as many exhibitors and perhaps a slightly higher number of visitors as the previous show two years ago.
Mercosur SIAL is scheduled to be held Aug. 21 to 24 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The show serves the member nations of Mercosur -- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay -- the third largest international trade block after the European Union and the North American Free Trade Agreement, according to the show's organizers.
In a phone interview with SN from his office here, Gilles Vaucelle, president, Exposium Latina America, the trade show's organizer, said the show expects roughly the same number of exhibitors, but with most taking less exhibit space.
He cited the official U.S. pavilion, endorsed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as an example. Two years ago, Vaucelle said, the U.S. pavilion occupied about 5,700 square feet of exhibit space, while this year it will take up only 3,850 square feet.
"It will be about the same with France, Spain and Italy," Vaucelle said. "And the big companies are taking less than half the space they took in '99."
In all, Vaucelle said this year's show will use 70,000 square feet of exhibition space, as compared with the previous show's 85,000 square feet.
He attributed the decline in the amount of exhibit space in this year's event to international concern about the Latin American economy.
"North American and European companies are not too eager to go to Latin America at present," he said. "It has taken a strong effort on our part to convince these customers to be present. Many of them don't understand that this part of the world is accustomed to cloudy skies that clear up quickly. One year the inflation rate is 6%, while the next it's -2%."
However, as in 1999, the show will have approximately 700 exhibitors from 35 countries, he added. Also, the show's attendance could reach 22,000, an increase from the 20,500 who attended two years ago, he noted. And the event expects 20% to 22% of these attendees to come from outside Argentina, roughly the same proportion of foreign visitors the show attracted in 1999.
What's more, Vaucelle pointed out, SIAL Mercosur will be the scene of more than 2,000 private meetings between companies from Latin America and those from North America and Europe. "These meetings are not only occasions for buyers and sellers to make deals but also for companies to develop new relationships," he said.
Seminars at the show will be "dedicated to fashionable subjects," according to Vaucelle, including food safety ("an important problem that has been overplayed by the media") and organic food.
For the next SIAL Mercosur, scheduled in Buenos Aires in 2003, Vaucelle said, "The possibilities are big. I hope at that time Argentina and the region have returned to their previous prosperity."


Have the same problem with my 1975 Payne: When it starts out in the am, it will run for 30-40 seconds,the burner will stop, but he blower will continue for a short time. Within 15 seconds, it will re-ignite, the burner will stop, and the blower will continue for a short while. I had a service man check everything, including the thermostat. When he ignited the burner, by by-passing the thermostat, the same thing happened. He determined that the main board circuitry is worn and needs to be replaced.


We had to design an Ultrasonic Cleaning machine for cleaning Nine different parts using Aqueous solution along with water rinsing prior to drying of component, using hot air drying.
We provided a 7 stage multichamber cleaning system, out of which 5 stage was for cleaning and rinsing using Aqueous solution, while the other two is for hot air drying. We successfully provided the particle size of 600 micron. As the volume of production is large 250 Litre of tank size was provided. This is one of the largest system provided in North India with minimal time for production.
- All the chambers was provided with rotation
- Consistent Result in Particle Size
- Leica Micro Scope was used to check the millipore particle size


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The EUR/USD pair crashed on Thursday evening after positive economic numbers from the United States boosted hopes that the Fed will hike rates faster than expected. The pair dropped by more than 1% and fell to the lowest level since May 14.
Strong US data
Recent economic data from the United States have been strong. In May, data revealed that the American consumer price index rose by 4.2% in April while the producer inflation jumped to 6.2%. Further, the personal consumption expenditure, which is the Fed’s favorite inflation figure, rose at the fastest pace in almost 30 years.
The positive streak of strong readings continued this week. Earlier on, data by Markit and the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) showed that the manufacturing PMI remained above 50 in May, which is evidence that the sector is doing well.
And yesterday, the two firms said that the services and non-manufacturing sector PMI rose to 68 and 70, respectively. A PMI figure of 50 and above is usually a sign that an industry is doing relatively well as the country reopens. This is notable since the service sector is the biggest employer in the country.
Labor market tightening
Further data revealed that the labor market is tightening. According to ADP, private employers in the country added more than 978,000 jobs in May after adding 654k in the previous month. This was a better figure than the median estimate of 650k.
Meanwhile, the number of Americans filing for initial jobless claims declined to 385,000, the lowest level since the pandemic started. This was a better number than the median estimate of 390k. As a result, the continuing jobless claims rose to 3.77 million.
These numbers prove that the labor market is tightening as the economy reopens. Indeed, many companies like McDonald’s and Starbucks have been forced to hike their salaries to deal with the labor shortage.
Later on Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the latest non-farm payroll numbers. Economists expect the data to show that the economy added more than 650k jobs in May after it added 266,000 in the previous month. They also see the unemployment rate falling from 6.1% in April to 5.9% in May.
Fed and ECB diverging?
While the US has published strong numbers lately, the Fed remained convinced that the situation is transitory. As such, they have hinted that the current monetary policy will remain intact for longer.
Meanwhile, data from Europe have been strong as well. The numbers showed that the manufacturing and services PMIs and inflation did well. For example, in May, preliminary figures showed that the headline CPI rose to 2.0%, which is the ECB’s target.
Therefore, EUR/USD traders are concerned that the ECB could move faster than the Fed. For one, the ECB rarely pays attention to the performance of the stock market. Also, other banks like the RBNZ and Bank of Canada have started tightening.
EUR/USD technical analysis
The four-hour chart shows that the pair has been forming an ascending channel in the past two months. The pair also formed a double-top pattern at around 1.22260. In price action analysis, a double-top pattern is usually a bearish signal.
And on Thursday, the pair managed to move below the lower side of the ascending channel and the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level. Therefore, the outlook for the pair is bearish, with the next key level to watch being the 38.2% retracement level at 1.2050.

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text: As much love as I have for Jennifer Egan, especially her two novels The Keep and A Visit from the Goon Squad, this book is far from her best. It didn’t disappoint the way her shirt story collection, Emerald City did, but it fell flat in the same area. But since this is her first novel, and one that really isn’t famous for anything, I went in with low expectations and came out with them satisfied. It’s very much an Egan book, with memory, deceit and redemption all playing a part in a story with more than a few tangled up yarns that are always fun to unravel. But here, that talent is in it’s pupa stage, and is a little unsavory to watch as certain tropes and themes are handled so ham-fistedly by a writer who has great potential, but hasn’t done the work to quite catch up to it. The novel has a very basic structure, something her later novels do not. Phoebe, mourning the death of her beloved and idealized sister Faith, a product of the late 60’s hippie movement (I thought I was done with books like this), travels to Europe in search of what led to her downfall. She has brushes with menace until meeting a man named Wolf, who shares with her information about Faith, which helps each of them mourn her passing. The romance is too basic and saccharine for a book like this and a writer like Egan, and doesn’t detract from some of the boredom that I felt while reading this book, the same kind I felt reading Emerald City. With the exception of one scene where Phoebe is searching for a hostel after a violent assault, nothing in this book really stands out. Not really a bad book, I might add, but not one I’m going to remember from writer of two unforgettable books.


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Indio is a city of about 90,000 residents in south-central California, located just inland from the city of San Bernardino along Interstate 10. Prostitution has reportedly been widespread in the city for decades, and police continue to field complaints about it from residents. Sex trafficking is also known to be widespread in areas surrounding San Bernardino and throughout Riverside County, and cases have occurred in the city of Indio. Recent examples include a 2016 criminal investigation of a Facebook prostitution pandering scheme, where the offender contacted young-looking and underage females throughout Southern California, including the Coachella Valley. A man was eventually convicted and sentenced to 122 years and 8 months to life in prison after being charged with 61 felonies related to sex trafficking. Another example was an investigation that began in 2017 in response to a presentation on human trafficking at Shadow Hills High School in Indio. It was followed by a tip from two female students who separately provided similar accounts, saying that the same woman had attempted to recruit them for prostitution using Facebook. Court records showed that those actions then sparked an investigation into what eventually revealed more than 69 potential victims over the course of about one year. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office prosecuted the trafficker on numerous offenses related to facilitating prostitution and sex trafficking of minors.
Indio Police and the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office are known to have targeted consumer-level demand for prostitution by conducting street-level reverse stings and releasing the identities of the arrested sex buyers. For example, in 2003, city officials also passed an ordinance authorizing the seizure of vehicles used for the purposes of solicitation.
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- “Across the Valley”, Palm Springs Desert Sun, September 27 1999.
- “Across the Valley”, Palm Springs Desert Sun, July 20 2004.
Sex Trafficking in the Area:
- “Here’s More of the Plan to Combat Human Trafficking in S.B. County”, Riverside Press-Enterprise, January 18 2013.
- http://www.kesq.com/news/crime/man-sentenced-to-122-years-in-fb-prostitution-pandering-case (2017)
- http://www.kesq.com/news/crime/hs-students-report-suspected-felon-after-human-trafficking-presentation (2018)
- https://www.desertsun.com/riverside-county-anti-human-trafficking-operation-makes-64-arrests (2021)
- https://patch.com/accused-trafficking-girls-sex-desert-man-denies-charges (2022)
- https://nbcpalmsprings.com/indio-man-accused-of-trafficking-five-minors-set-to-appear-in-court (2022)
- https://myrcns.com/accused-of-sex-trafficking-at-least-7-juvenile-victims-indio-suspect-nabbed/ (2022)
Background on Prostitution in the Area:
- “Woman Riding in Swaggart’s Car Says She’s a Prostitute”, Los Angeles Times, October 12 1991.
- “Revisiting the Hookers of Indio”, Los Angeles Times, November 15 1991.
- “Indio Reviews Its Adult Business Policy”, Palm Springs Desert Sun, January 31 2006.
- https://ca-riversidesheriff-hidden.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts (2020)
- https://patch.com/california/palmdesert/11-arrested-palm-desert-prostitution-sting (2021)
- https://kesq.com/former-cvusd-security-director-busted-in-prostitution-sting-pleads-not-guilty/ (2021)
- https://mynewsla.com/woman-accused-of-running-prostitution-ring-out-on-bail/ (2021)


Syracuse, NY -- Onondaga County will invest $10 million in the $93 million convention hotel proposed for Oncenter, the county Legislature decided today in a series of votes aimed at propelling the long-stalled project forward.
The county investment fills a financing gap, caused by the credit crunch on Wall Street, that has stalled the project since last fall. Barring complications, construction on the 365-room Westin convention hotel could begin as soon as August, said Kevin McAuliffe, a lawyer for Wilmorite Inc., the Rochester firm that took over as the project's developer in 2006.
The developer still must finalize a $50 million construction loan from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The union's loan committee is expected to make a final decision in July, McAuliffe said.
Bernard Kraft, R-Clay, was the sole dissenter on three of four resolutions related to the hotel. Syracuse Democrats Lovie Winslow and Monica Williams were absent.
In other business today:
• The Legislature voted 16-1 to take the steps needed to take over policing the town of Clay, in the event town voters decide in a June 23 referendum to abolish their police department.
Martin Masterpole, D-Syracuse, voted no, arguing that the Legislature should act only after Clay residents decide what to do. Other lawmakers contended that action was needed to position the county to act quickly if the referendum passes.
• Lawmakers voted 10-7 to let the Onondaga County Water Authority build enclosed concrete water tanks to replace two open reservoirs owned by the Metropolitan Water Board.
The Legislature had stalemated all year on whether the county should borrow $60 million and have Metro build the tanks, or have OCWA borrow the money and do the job. OCWA backers sought the security of keeping a big loan off the county's books; their opponents argued that Metro is more easily overseen by taxpayers than OCWA, a state authority. Casey Jordan, R-Clay, and Kevin Holmquist, R-Manlius, broke the logjam by switching to the OCWA side and rejoining most Republican members.
"I am a Republican. We are a party of action. We need to move forward," Jordan said.
• Democrats and Republicans alike backed a resolution asking the state commissioner of environmental conservation to reconsider a rule barring supervised human contact with endangered species.
As a result of the rule, visitors have been prohibited from petting the Rosamond Gifford Zoo's Asian elephants since April, a ban that zoo officials said detracts from the educational experience and upsets the elephants.


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A startling new unpublished report from Britain concludes that it is inevitable that genetically engineered crops will contaminate organic food. The report by biotechnology and agriculture experts at the John Innes Centre found that pollen from engineered plants can spread far beyond the boundaries of fields.
The report recommends that organic farmers set a standard for acceptable levels of genetically engineered content, and that a system for checking for contamination be put into place. "Neither source of contamination, either pollen or seed, can be entirely eliminated, so acceptable levels have to be decided on," says the report, Organic Farming and Gene Transfer from Genetically Modified Crops.
Current organic standards in the US and around the world require zero levels of genetically engineered content in organic food.
The authors of the British report reached their conclusions after examining data from trials of engineered crops to see whether the proposed "buffer zones" between fields of GE and organic crops would protect them from contamination. The report found that pollen from genetically engineered crops can travel large distances on the wind, and is also carried by insects. With maize pollen, "in normal weather conditions, pollination could occur at sites remote from the source (e.g. 180 kilometres)," the report found.
In Britain, official genetically engineered crop trials operate with only a 200-yard buffer zone. The Soil Association, which regulates organic farming in Britain, says a six-mile barrier is the minimum needed to guarantee organic crops are not contaminated.
In the US, genetically engineered crops have already contaminated a shipment of organically grown corn for chips produced by the Wisconsin company, Terra Prima. The chips were found to be contaminated after they were shipped to Europe and tested there - costing the company several hundred thousand dollars.
In Canada, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on the Canadian government to make agricultural biotechnology companies financially responsible for "genetic pollution" of organic and traditional crops.


J-7 is a single-engine, lightweight fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China. Its design is based on its predecessor, the MiG-21 aircraft. The export version of J-7 has been designated the F-7.
The J-7 / F-7 has been built principally to meet the requirements of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
More than 2,400 J-7s have been built from 1996 to 2013. The production was stopped in May 2013.
J-7 fighter variants
In an effort to meet the operational requirements of the defence forces, the CAC developed 54 variants of the J-7 fighter.
Two types of J-7 variants have been built by the company, including a domestic Chinese variant and an export variant. About 28 domestic variants and 26 export variants are in operation worldwide.
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In August 2005, the Namibian Air Force ordered 12 F-7NM aircraft. And the Nigerian Air Force acquired 12 F-7NI fighters and three FT-7NI trainers from CAC in 2008; the first batch of aircraft was delivered in December 2009.
The Bangladeshi Air Force purchased 16 F-7MB, 16 F-7BG and eight FT-7B aircraft. These F-7MB aircraft were replaced with 100 beyond visual range-capable F-7BGs through to 2010.
The Pakistani Air Force (PAF) procured 120 F-7P and 60 F-7PG, while between 600 and 720 J-7s have been acquired by PLAAF. The Sri Lankan Air Force purchased 13 F-7BS and F-7G aircraft.
Further F-7 orders include those from the Sudanese Air Force (22), Egyptian Air Force (90), Tanzanian Air Force (16), Yemen Air Force (18), Air Force of Zimbabwe (24), Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (24), Myanmar Air Force (64) and the North Korean Air Force (40).
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Russia signed an agreement with China in March 1961 to transfer the MiG-21 technology. The aircraft, along with assembly kits and technical documents were sent to Shenyang Aircraft Factory in August 1962.
The delivery of technical documents to Shenyang Aircraft Factory was, however, not carried out due to deteriorating relations between Beijing and Moscow. This allowed the company to develop its own version of the MiG-21 through a reverse engineering process. The Chinese-made MiG-21 was developed in March 1964 and initially known as Type 62. It was later redesignated as the J-7 (Jian-7).
The airframe of the J-7 was tested in November 1965 and the aircraft completed its maiden flight in January 1966. The J-7 was certified as an operational aircraft by the Chinese Military in June 1967. J-7s were produced at the rate of 14 aircraft per month during 1989. Despite the termination of production in 2008, the J-7 is currently in operation with a number of air forces worldwide.
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The aircraft is equipped with an efficient avionics system which includes a GEC-Marconi Avionics HUDWAC (head-up display and weapon aiming computer) plus GARMIN global positioning and bombing navigation systems.
It is also equipped with a Super Skyranger radar, an FIAR Grifo-7 mkII radar (export) and a Type 226 PD radar.
The J-7/F-7 is armed with two 30mm cannons, which can fire munitions at the rate of 60 rounds a minute. The aircraft has five hardpoints, four of which are located under the two wings and one beneath the centreline fuselage section.
It can carry a payload of up to 2,000kg. The J-7 is fitted with PL-2, PL-5, PL-7, PL-8, PL-9, Magic R.550 and AIM-9 air-to-air missiles (AAM), unguided bombs weighing 50kg to 500kg, a 55mm rocket pod and a 90mm rocket pod.
Powered by a single Liyang Wopen-13F/WP-7 turbojet engine the J-7’s engine produces 44.1kN of dry thrust, while its afterburner thrust is 65.17kN. The developer of the WP-7 turbojet engine is Shenyang Aero Engine Factory.
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Mr. Mohamed Abdalla, CEO of SIB, stressed that the UAE is in a competitive position which enables it to compete with advanced global economies, adding that it is one of the fastest economies that has begun to recover from the exceptional circumstances surrounding the global pandemic, as a result of the financial policies adopted and implemented.
In 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, the local capital markets showed a distinguished performance, with trading records showing an increase in the level of indices, prices of listed companies, and the market value of companies.
SIB has already witnessed a noticeable and active improvement in the performance of its share price, with the increase of foreign ownership, providing an additional incentive to promote the trading of the bank’s shares in local markets.
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1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
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How seriously do you think, TfL are taking the damning GLA report that branded them as Woefully inadequate?
Yesterday at City Hall, the Mayor admitted he hadn’t even read it.
Later in the afternoon, Garrett Emmerson, TfL’s Surface Transport Chief Operating Officer, appeared on the Eddie Nestor BBC London show and said, they are seriously looking at two of the nineteen recommendations.
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1. The signage on Minicabs.
2. Making the acceptance of credit cards by Taxi drivers mandatory.
He then repeated his amazing claim that TfL were the Gold Standard of Licensing Authorities which others aspire to. It’s an old PR trick that if you tell a big enough lie often enough, people start to believe its the truth. Garrett’s belligerent attitude seems to suggest TfL are going to put their heads down and hope this all just goes away.
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In his London Live TV interview with Caroline Pidgeon,
Emmerson claimed TfL had 400 officers in total dealing with touting. This suddenly dropped to 170 when explaining to Eddie Nestor.
Yet LCDC chairman Grant Davis was told, on a Saturday night before Christmas, only 4 enforcement officers were out working.
He also claimed that touting was down from 66% of PH journeys to just 16% and that in “the last few years” there had been 8000 arrests for touting.
Funny then that TfL should publish figures that show that last year, they managed just 34 convictions
Is their legal team really that bad?
Below are two of the question put to Garrett Emmerson.


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The Federal Government says it has equipped 1,000 healthcare centres for comprehensive HIV treatment in the country.
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this at the Central Dissemination of the 2016 National Guidelines for HIV prevention, treatment and care on Thursday in Abuja.
Osagie said that the guidelines were up to date and standard which provides eligible treatment for anybody who tests positive to HIV including pregnant women.
“We are therefore duty bound to offer antiretroviral drugs as prevention to all persons who are at a high risk of contracting HIV and all persons on treatment are entitled to one viral load test per year.
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Dr Patrick Dakum, the Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), however said that the existing guidelines and protocol was not sufficient to meet the demand of the USAID.
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If it is rest and relaxation you are looking for, then look no further than The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge. “The Stein” as the locals have come to call it is a cozy Norwegian-style escape from the chill during ski season and a place to beat the heat in the summer. This cozy spa serves as a great escape year-round! It can be common for visitors that are not used to the elevation to experience altitude sickness when they visit the area. This spa specializes in treatments that soothe the effects one might have at high altitude and dry climate that you can be added to your massage service.
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Pedicure/Manicure – Waldorf Astoria Spa
Its time to upgrade your pedicure game! We all know the typical experience of getting a manicure or pedicure. Most of us drive to the local strip mall (most of which don’t take or honor appointments) only to find out that the line is ten people deep, and you have to wait over an hour for a sub-par experience. Not this time! Kick back and relax in a cushy leather chair while expert technicians treat your feet to a luxurious experience. Enjoy an extra-long foot and calf massage as well as expert polish application (if that’s what you’re in store for).
Pro tip: Schedule your appointment before 2 p.m. and enjoy a 10 percent discount!
Facial – Align Spa
Customization is the name of the game at Align Spa. They offer a 60, 75, or 90-minute packages that can be customized to fit each person’s specific needs. Each facial is customized for the individual and includes a cleanse, exfoliation, facial massage, masque, sunscreen, and hydration application. Adding additional time allows for even more customized options such as a deeper cleanse, enzyme treatment for specific skin concerns, extended massage, other extractions if necessary, or layering masques.
We recommend the Dermasound Ultra Facial with an upgrade to the 90-minute package to include the deeper cleanse customization package. For amazing prolonged results, locals should consider doing this as a series for 4-6 weeks with one week between each treatment. Your face will thank you later for the years of all the dry air and hot summers that Utah has – treat yourself!
Best Overall Spa Experience – Spa Montage
Whether for just an hour or an entire day, Spa Montage provides an excellent location to relax and rejuvenate in the resplendent alpine retreat. Experience Signature Elements of Wellness therapies as you enjoy the finest spa amenities: Redwood saunas, steam rooms, jetted whirlpools, deluge showers, a celebrated salon, and an exquisite wellness center.
At Spa Montage, you get to experience 35,000 square-foot, alpine-inspired oasis that is designed to encourage optimal health and well-being. The spa features an indoor mosaic lap pool, co-ed relaxation area, outdoor pool and private sun deck with 29 well-appointed therapy rooms, featuring two couples’ massage rooms, including our Serenity Suite, hydrotherapy rooms, Thai massage rooms, and Vichy shower treatment rooms. It also has a spacious wellness center with cutting-edge cardio and strength-training equipment, mind and body movement studio, and a daily schedule of fitness and wellness classes.
We suggest a full days’ worth of activities starting with slipping into one of their amazingly comfortable robes that they provide you with individual lockers so you can store your belongings safely for the day. Don’t think about using your phone here! They aren’t allowed in the spa, but this is your time to escape – enjoy it!
Next, head into the luxurious co-ed relaxation room for a cup of tea and relaxing music to center yourself. When you are ready, find your way from the relaxation room to our fabulous outdoor pool for some fresh mountain air!
Finally, it’s time for your treatments. We recommend a Restorative Detoxification followed by a 90-minute deep tissue massage to erase any muscle soreness you might have from doing one or multiple of the famous outdoor activities in the area. After the massage, spend some time in the sauna or steam room and follow with a shower to wrap up the amazing experience. Trust us; you will not regret going to Spa Montage to experience any one of the several packages they offer for rest and relaxation.


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The Christmas Turkey DisasterBook - 2015
Will disappearing Christmas turkeys doom Hank to spend the rest of his doggie days in exile or will Hank find a way to save his day?
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Copyright Date: ©2015.
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By Kennedy Nnamani
THE stakeholders and experts on the economy held a panel session to brainstorm and discuss Nigeria’s Economic Outlook for 2023.
These think tanks at the 2023 edition of Nigeria Economic Outlook organised by Firstbank of Nigeria on Friday with the theme: “Nigeria Economic Outlook 2023: A look ahead”, highlighted some of the challenges facing the country’s economy, possible solutions, as well as possible outcomes of the nation’s 2023 fiscal year.
Abiodun Adedipe, founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited, who was the keynote speaker, projected that there would be a positive growth in Nigeria’s GDP in 2023, judging from some projected factors such as the Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries, the rice mill in Lagos which are expected to be fully operational in 2023, automobile and other industries.
He also projected that the outcome of 2023 general elections would favour the economy because the three major presidential candidates have manifestos that could enable the economy to thrive if they get into power and implement the policies
Ugo “Ugodre” Obi-chukwu, Founder, NairaMetrics, however, recalled the EU price cap of $60 per barrel leveled on Russia oil, noting that there might be no benefit to Nigeria, judging from the previous experience in 2022 occasioned by oil theft and other factors.
According to him, Russia is now targeting other countries like India, China which are Nigeria’s major oil buyers.
Speaking on the possible impact of subsidy removal which the government is set to remove in the second quarter of 2023, Ugodre stated that the move will have both positive and negative outlook on the economy, noting it will increase the price of goods and services.
However, he believes that there will be a boost in other sectors such as alternative energy, transportation sector and manufacturing industries.
“There is already a boost in the alternative source of energy,” he said, adding that there will be reduced desire for diesel run engines and high petroleum energy consuming vehicles with a high shift to electric vehicles.
These, he said, project a surge in the industries concerned
Ugodre added that a change in social behaviour is expected as there would be right sharing and high demand in the transportation sector.
On her part, Mosope Arubayi, economist and global financial analyst, advocated for policies that propel manufacturing, while urging for alternative sources of power.
According to her, Nigerian transition from consumption to manufacturing cannot be possible with the current power situation in the country.


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My first card for you this week is a card I made using my very first Lockhart stamp!! I have always been so intimidated by them and now that I have one.....I don't know why!!! I absolutely loved coloring this beautiful stamp! First I'll show you the card and then I'll share the details!
I just love how this turned out!!! I used the Lockhart Holiday Window Stamp for my image and colored it with my Copics. I used my Spica glitter pens to add some sparkle to my greenery. It's really hard to see it in the picture but it's very pretty. Next I used a wood swirly and painted it with Creative Inspirations Pink Highlights paint and then added a layer of Diamond Stickles over the top of that!! It has some serious bling factor to it and I love it!! Next I used my Martha Stewart snowflake punch and branch punch and also layered Diamond stickles over those. I used a Robins Nest Metallic Dew Drop in the center and also used Robins Nest Clear Raindrops around my swirly. The sentiment is from MSE.
I just want to thank SCACD for the opportunity of being the Spotlight Stamper this week and hope that I have provided you with some inspiration!!
Hope you have a fun and creative week!!!
If you would like to see some of my other work I would love for you to hop on over to my blog!!!
Have a good one!!!

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Just yesterday, it seemed, I was a new mother, but here I was expecting my first grandchild. I was lucky my daughter, Shayne, and her husband, Shawn, lived close by. I didn’t want to miss a second of watching their child grow up.
That got me to thinking seriously about retiring from my job as an art teacher. I was at an age when retirement was an option, and I’d toyed with the idea before. At the dinner table one night, I raised the issue with my husband.
“We can afford to live on one salary,” I said to Buz, “but Shayne and Shawn need both their jobs to support their young family, now more than ever.”
What a help it would be if I watched the baby while they worked. Plus, it would give me a chance to be really close to my first grandchild. That’s what I wanted more than anything else.
“Sounds like you’ve already made up your mind,” Buz said.
Buz was right. It was what I wanted now. Trouble was, I didn’t know if I’d regret my decision later on. And then where would I be? In bed that night, I asked God to give me a sign. Just so I know retirement’s right for me, I prayed.
I knew if I put my trust in God, he would help me. I’d learned that at an early age. My mother drilled it into my head by telling me a fanciful story: A little angel heard a lady praying for a baby with curly red hair. The angel knew this baby was going to have brown hair, straight as a poker.
However, the angel had curly red hair, and that gave her an idea. “Please, God,” she prayed, “let me trade my hair for the baby’s.”
“That mother will love her baby no matter what color hair she has,” came God’s reply. But the little angel was very persistent. Every day she prayed and asked God to answer her request.
Finally the baby was born, with a shiny red curl right in the middle of her forehead. “God hears my every prayer!” the mother exclaimed. The little angel looked down from heaven with straight brown hair, and smiled.
“That story says everything I need to know about prayer,” Mom used to say. “If you’re patient and persistent, like the angel, God won’t let you down. If you ever doubt that, just think of that redheaded baby.”
I held the image of the little angel in my mind until I drifted off to sleep. Morning, noon and night of every day I prayed for my sign. Did God hear me?
I was still waffling the night Shawn called to say the baby was on the way. Buz and I hurried to the hospital. Buz thumbed through magazines on the waiting room coffee table. I was too anxious to do anything but pray.
God, watch over Shayne and my new grand-baby, and remember, I’m still asking for my sign.
The first rays of morning light were peeking through the window when Shawn burst in with the news. “It’s a girl!”
We all tiptoed into Shayne’s room. She looked beautiful, cradling her newborn. “Congratulations, honey,” I said, nearly bursting with pride.
Everything I’d worried over, my doubts and second thoughts and what-ifs, all dissolved in this perfect moment. I knew with complete clarity what I wanted to do. I wanted to have a hand in raising this baby, and I knew that I would never regret my decision to retire.
Maybe the school would let me work with the new teacher on a casual basis. Suddenly everything didn’t seem so black and white. I could think creatively about my new life. After all, I was an art teacher! Everything would fall into place. I was sure of it.
Guess I didn’t need that sign I’d prayed so hard for, after all. All I needed was one look at this baby named Lily.
I leaned in close. Tiny nose, pink lips, delicate skin, her eyes squeezed shut. I peeled back the blanket that covered her perfectly round head-what was this? A silky red curl! We had no redheads on our side. “Does this red hair come from you?” I said to Shawn.
He shook his head. “Nope,” he said. “Lord knows how she got it.”
The Lord did know, and so did I. He hears my every prayer.

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LG Volt and Samsung Galaxy S5 Sprint Spark tri-band LTE phones are not connecting to LTE in locations where the Virgin and Boost coverage maps indicate LTE is available. Older non-Spark LTE phones like the Samsung Galaxy S III or Galaxy Victory do work in these areas.
Spark devices not getting LTE in all markets is a temporary issue caused by the way Sprint is rolling out Spark and LTE. Older Sprint single band LTE phones like the S III can connect to CDMA for voice and LTE for data simultaneously. That technology, which is called Simultaneous Voice and LTE (SVLTE), is not supported by Spark phones. Spark uses a different technology called Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB) to temporarily shut off LTE and enable CDMA when the user makes or receives a call. As soon as the call ends, CSFB switches back to LTE.
Because their phones don't support Simultaneous Voice and LTE, Spark phone users can't use data to look something up on the Web while in the middle of a call. If that wasn't bad enough, CSFB requires network upgrades that haven't been made in all Sprint LTE markets yet. A Spark phone in a non-CSFB market disables LTE and defaults to CDMA/EVDO only mode so that voice calling works. A partial workaround is to change the phone's network mode to LTE-only in settings, which should let the phone connect to LTE data, but will also make the phone unable to make or receive calls.
The good news is that Sprint is working to quickly enable CSFB across its entire network. Click here for a spreadsheet from S4Gru.com showing which markets Sprint identified as having problems as of 12/4/2014. Click here for an S4Gru.com forum thread where users report CSFB related LTE issues, which still seem quite widespread. For a detailed explanation of the technological issues involved see this S4Gru.com article and this Geek.com article.


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Introduce colour to your home with this serving plate from Lucy Tiffney. Made from stoneware with a glazed finish, it has a vibrant botanical print and a gold-toned metal trim.
Lucy Tiffney, award-winning design studio established in 2016, has evolved from years of creative commissions and an ambition to make unique, fresh, colourful and happy designs for all. Lucy's distinctive work - which took her to the final of Netflix/BBC 2's The Great Interior Design Challenge - showcases her signature hand-painterly style and unique interpretation of the natural world through bold botanicals and vibrant patterns; her pieces for Debenhams will add an instant pop of colour and original style to your home.
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Praise for UAE's efforts on human rights protection
ABU DHABI // Representatives of the European Commission yesterday praised the UAE's efforts to build on the protection of human rights, create awareness of human rights issues and spread a culture of protection.
Commission delegates met members of the Emirates Association for Human Rights at the association's headquarters in Rashidiya, Dubai, where they were briefed on various initiatives to strengthen legislation, improve enforcement of human rights codes and inform the public.
Mohammed Hussein Al Hammadi, deputy chairman of the Emirates Association for Human Rights, said a major difference between the UAE and other countries was the engagement between the leadership and citizens coupled with the leadership's responsiveness to citizens' needs and demands.
Mr Al Hammadi called on authorities and entities issuing human rights reports relating to the UAE to be flexible, and urged them to verify the accuracy of the information they receive, while keeping in mind that the UAE enjoys a well-respected reputation that surpasses many countries around the world in the field of human rights.
He also called for the Emirates Association for Human Rights to be involved in these reports as a credible, neutral party.
The European delegation included Adam Kolach, non-resident ambassador to the European Commission.
Mr Kolach praised the UAE's efforts at human rights protection and ensuring the prosperity and satisfaction of nationals and residents of the UAE, and described the human rights situation in the country as "very positive".
He also encouraged the association to visit the EU Commission's regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia to better coordinate between the two organisations.
* This article has been updated from the original in which we said EU Parliament members Silvia-Adriana Ticau, Ana Gomes and Nicole Sinclaire were in a delegation that visited the Emirates Human Rights Association. The three did not come to the UAE with ambassador Adam Kulach, who met members of the association.
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There is something genuine and beautiful about people when they are in love. I love the anticipation and excitement for the bride and groom to see each other for the first time on their wedding day, and it is my privilege to be in the special position as a wedding photographer to tell the story in beautiful images. Love also extends to friends and family on the wedding day, and it's amazing to be able to capture their pride and happiness through photographs.
My approach for weddings is to tell the story of the wedding day like a fly on the wall. I tend to let the events unfold naturally as I capture the real reactions through the day, while ensuring that I capture all the intricate details, happiness and fun. When the timing is right, I also mix in a bit of traditional approach to direct my brides and grooms under the best light and angles for beautiful yet natural portraits. I think it is important to be able to be flexible and balance the right amount of photojournalism, spontaneity, and traditional wedding photography for different brides and grooms with unique personalities. The day passes by so fast, and in the years after the wedding, I want my brides and grooms to be able to reflect back on the day and remember all the little details through my photos.
It would be my honor to tell your story. Call or email today and let’s talk about your wedding.
Welcome to Joanne Leung Photography
Los Angeles Wedding Photographer
Wedding days are special. The union of two people, two lives, two families. But weddings can also be hectic. You need a wedding photographer who has the experience to handle whatever the day will throw your way, as well as someone who meets your artistic taste. A wedding photographer who not only relentlessly looks for the most beautiful and authentic way to curate your wedding story, but also someone who can anticipate what you need, and respond calmly to any difficult situation.
I'd love the honor of documenting your special day. To help you write the first chapter of your lives together as a married couple.
Wedding Photography Portfolio
Please click below to preview my wedding photography portfolios
This portfolio features my most favorite wedding photos, featuring wedding photography in Los Angeles, Orange County, Malibu, Palos Verdes, Long Beach and Boston.
You have planned so much for your wedding, right down to the tiniest detail. I make sure I capture everything you painstakingly planned.
Engagement photography is fun! It is a casual and relaxed environment to have your photos taken. Engagement photography can be a lot more artistic because the full focus is on photography. And Los Angeles offers a lot of picturesque backdrops.
This portfolio features work of my associate wedding photographers. They have been hand picked and trained to represent my wedding photography style.
When looking for a wedding photographer, I believe it is important to see examples of the wedding photographers real life weddings. Here are some samples of real weddings that I have shot in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Malibu, Paso Robles and June Lake near Mammoth Mountains. Feel free to contact me if you would like to see more.
Amanda and Leland's wedding at the Maya Hotel in Long Beach, was a wedding photographers delight. A wonderful couple with warm and welcoming guests. The wedding venue was right on the water and the reflections of light in the water made for amazing wedding photos.
Christine and Carl's wedding at the Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles was a stunning event. An unexpected rain storm pushed the wedding ceremony indoors, but after the rain had cleared, it left behind an amazing sky. Wedding photography gold.
Marie-Louise and Robert's wedding at Cypres Sea Cove in Malibu was an almost flawless wedding. Perfect weather combined with a touching wedding ceremony along with breathtaking views on a private beach made for a wedding photographers dream come true.
Sean and Mark's wedding at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles was sleek and modern, just like the couple. The couple's love of fashion really showed in the wardrobe of the wedding party and made for some good wedding detail photography.
Thea and Matt's wedding at June Lake, just down the street from Mammoth Lakes was breathtaking. The views at Double Eagle Lodge were stunning and made for some great opportunities as a wedding photographer. Nature even stopped by to say "Hi!" when their ceremony was interrupted by a mother duck and her ducklings.
Nicole and Luke's wedding at Huron SubStations in Los Angeles was a carefree celebration of love. The location offered some really unique photo opportunities because it used to be an old train station. Wedding photographers like myself just lap up these opportunities.
Britney and Dane's wedding at the Smog Shoppe was an intimate function. This young couple were fun to photograph. And the rustic decorations at this popular wedding venue made for some great wedding photos. And a succulent gardent that is second to none.
Courtney and Gabriel's wedding at Los Verdes Golf Club was an emotional union. Their families played a big role in making this wedding unique, because they fiiled the whole day with love and care. As long as I have been a wedding photographer, I have never been so moved by a speech as was given by Gabriels father.
Brenda and Mike's wedding at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu was whimsical. The venue boasts some really cool vintage carnival rides over a well manicured lot with amazing backdrops. This lovely couple were married under a hundred year old oak tree with cascading lights. This was a wonderful wedding for a wedding photographer.
I started out being a Scientist before I transitioned into a photographer.
It might be an odd path, but the right pieces fell into my lap at the right time and life takes interesting turns.
I worked very hard to get a Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA, but I discovered that Arts is what makes my feelings explode in ways that Science can't quite do. I started using photography as an escape while I was in grad school, as experiments could get me frustrated by being difficult to find conclusive answers, and you could spend years on answering one small question and you are not guaranteed to find it at the end. I still love science, but at this time, I derive more fulfillment by expressing myself through photos.
If you'd like to learn more about me, this might be a good start:
I've been told by numerous people that I look like Lucy Liu.
My dissertation was in the field of Tissue Engineering in Urology.
I'm an immigrant. I moved from Hong Kong solo and have spent almost my entire adult life living in the US. I still count in Chinese, but dream in English.
My parents grew up in poverty. They made sure I always check my privilege, and taught me to be grateful for every opportunity that I have.
I'm still being referred to as "the bottomless pit" by my friends' parents, because I consume obscene amounts of yummy food.... consistently.
My favorite hobby is snowboarding in deep, fresh powder.
I have published a paper with a Nobel laureate in stem cell research.
The primary function of Instagram is for looking at funny animal clips.
I'm introverted. I need time alone to recuperate after being social.
I'm fairly quiet. But when I speak, I try to make each connection meaningful.
I'm calm under stress. A lot of wedding clients told me that my presence is soothing.
I am genuinely interested in my clients' lives and became friends with many of them.
When I photograph, this quote by Ansel Adam resonates with me:
"You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved."
Each of my photograph is the culmination of all my experiences in the most heartfelt way.
I hope I can get to photograph you, and get to know you more.
Los Angeles Wedding Photographer
Joanne Leung is a Los Angeles Wedding Photographer who shoots mainly in the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Orange County, Ventura, San Francisco and Santa Barbara area. She also caters to national clients in New York, Texas and Boston, and shoots wedding photography internationally. She also is an avid snowboarder and shoots destination weddings and engagements in snowy locations like Mammoth Lakes and Big Bear.
"Southern California offers so many opportunities and locations for amazing wedding photography. Sandy beaches in Santa Monica, Malibu and El Matador to the urban scape downtown Los Angeles, lush green trees in state parks to snow capped mountains like Big Bear. As a wedding photographer, the abundance of amazing backdrops does not escape me. I feel truly lucky to have this all in my back yard. But more importantly, the people that I photograph, couples in love about to embark on a life of love together is where I find happiness. Capturing raw emotions, a twinkle in the eye. Moments of true love. This is why I love wedding photography, and love being a wedding photographer"
Wedding Photography Style
My style is mostly photojournalistic, as I believe the best photos usually the ones that are not posed, but instead, those that show raw emotions.
Joanne's clients include celebrities such as Robin DiMaggio (Musical Director and Drummer for Arsenio Hall/Musical Director for the United Nations), Bryan Tyler (Composer for Iron Man 3, The Expendables 2, Hawaii Five-O), Holland Roden (Teen Wolf) Jens Kidman (Meshuggah), Shane Gibson (Guitarist for KoRn, StOrk), Jay Gore (Guitarist for Mindi Abair, Hillary Duff, Scott Grimes), Sam Shearon aka Mister Sam (Dark Graphic Artist for Rammstein, Rob Zombie, Iron Maiden) and many more.
She has had her work published in local and international publications, such as Cosmopolitan Magazine (France), I Am Entertainment, LA Magazine, and others.