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FRC publishes Lab report on 'Net debt reconciliations'
17 September 2012
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today released the Financial Reporting Lab’s (Lab) project report on Net debt reconciliations (NDR) (PDF).
The Lab worked closely with five leading companies and a range of investors in preparing the observations contained in the project report. Comments on existing company disclosure were gathered by the Lab in a series of face-to-face discussions with over thirty individuals from sixteen investment organisations.
The five companies who participated in this project include: BT Group, National Grid, Royal Dutch Shell, Vodafone and Xchanging.
The Lab’s report shows how some companies are defining net debt and disclosing various cash and non-cash movements in net debt that might not otherwise be apparent from financial reports. The Lab’s work has shown that this gives investors confidence that they have understood issues related to the development of financial obligations that must be met, and issues relating to the capital structure and the enterprise value attributable to net debt versus shares.
Commenting on this publication Stephen Haddrill Chief Executive of the FRC said,
‘Through its work with companies and investors, the Lab has demonstrated on this project the need for clear information on net debt, and explained how such information is used by investors. We are pleased to see the Lab helping to bring a focus on information that is relevant and important to investors, and ways in which it can be presented.’
Director of the Financial Reporting Lab, Sue Harding, said:
‘The overall objective of this project was to explore existing voluntary practices and to identify those that investors found to be useful. I believe that we have successfully achieved this aim, and hope this encourages other companies to consider adding or improving an existing NDR, as appropriate.'
The Lab encourages readers of this report to comment on its content and presentation. Any feedback will be taken into account in producing two further reports on debt and cash flow disclosure shortly. Please send any feedback to email@example.com.
Notes to editors
- The FRC is responsible for promoting high quality corporate governance and reporting to foster investment. We set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work. We represent UK interests in international standard-setting. We also monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and auditing. We operate independent disciplinary arrangements for accountants and actuaries; and oversee the regulatory activities of the accountancy and actuarial professional bodies.
- The Financial Reporting Lab provides a unique environment where investors and companies can come together to develop pragmatic solutions to today’s reporting needs:
- As a learning space, companies can use the Lab to test new and advanced reporting formats with investors, and investors can indicate areas where management can add greater value through the information they provide;
- As a hub to support innovation in reporting, the Lab’s focus on gathering and sharing evidence from the market provides the broader corporate community with feedback from investors on the value that new reporting formats bring. More information about the Lab’s work can be found here.
- The PDF of the report, “Net debt reconciliations,” can be found here.

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10.10AM: ZACH Murray fought back to halve his first contest and then win his second in a double header opening to the men’s interstate challenge series in Canberra yesterday.
Murray was two down after seven holes in the Victorians must win clash against Queensland at the end of the day before winning at the last over Jake McLeod.
The Victorians were the only undefeated team at the end of the first day with victories over the highly fancied NSW side earlier in the day.
The Victorians are on course this morning against the Western Australians who are the next most likely threat.
Murray is 1 up after four holes in his match against Kiran Day on Wednesday morning.

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Within the debate on climate change, there are questions about pipelines and how they fit into the world’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Some people ask: “Does North America need pipelines like Energy East and Keystone XL?” The answer is unequivocally “yes,R
No material impact on U.S. greenhouse gas emissions An important independent report released by IHS CERA agrees with key findings from the U.S. State Department’s Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) that Keystone XL will “have no material impact on U.S. greenhous
TransCanada Clarifies Environmental Impact of Keystone XL in U.S. State Department Letter On July 17, TransCanada sent a letter to the Department of State to provide and update about the actual greenhouse gas emissions associated with the Keystone XL pipeline. This letter is intended
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This past October, 24 Chinese medical professionals participated in a U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Healthcare Training Program. They attended a week of training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Unlike most Chinese who returned to their hometowns or traveled around China to celebrate the 1949 founding of the People’s Republic of China, these 24 Chinese visitors spent this “Golden Week” in the classroom at UPMC for training sessions on hospital administrative finance, information technology, handling the media and U.S. insurance. In addition, they had the opportunity to tour several top facilities such as the Children’s Hospital of...Continue
“Be confident about being a leader”. This is how Sunny, a Chinese high school student visiting the U.S. through a visitor program, described her biggest learning from the leadership training implemented by Meridian International Center in February 2015. Such a comment tells me that this young woman is already a leader and I won’t be surprised to see her becoming a global leader in the next decade and a great pride for her country and parents. In fact, as facilitator of this training, Sunny, Harry and other students were a tremendous inspiration for me. Training high school...Continue
The Afghan Diplomats’ Training Program is an important example of the U.S.-China cooperation and represents a shared interest in the development and stabilization of Afghanistan. Newly appointed diplomats from the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs are welcomed on a two-part training program, spending two weeks each in the United States and the People’s Republic of China. In its fourth year, the program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meridian International Center, in partnership with the Public Diplomacy Council, implements the U.S. portion of the program in Washington, DC and a long weekend in New York City.
The end of September brings with it the kickoff of autumn, pumpkin-spice madness, and, of course, the latest edition of the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy’s Soft Power: The Monthly Roundup. The following selection highlights nine notable cultural diplomacy projects that took place around the globe this month. Continue
Welcome to the twelfth edition of the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy’s Soft Power: The Monthly Roundup, a feature that aims to explore unique cultural diplomacy initiatives from around the globe. With the temperatures peaking and summer in full swing, this post travels to nine cultural diplomacy events and celebrations that took place in the month of July:


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Discussion in 'PlayStation Lobby' started by ebpoll, Jan 28, 2009.
No. Fighting games are the biggest waste of money.
Even with online play?
yes im buying!@!@!@!@
Fighting games have infinite replay value to a lot of people. I have SFIV: CE preordered.
Yes. Only because Star Ocean 4 will be purchased for the 360 (since it's exclusive). If Killzone turns out good, I'll buy that, which also means RE5 will be bought for the 360.
That's if this all pans out.
Nope!! I will be gameflying it, though.
My roomie is a fighting game fanatic. Every fighting game is purchased, played for for maybe 10 hours at most, then perma shelved. They're meant to be played in an arcade environment.
It's a rental unless the rental convinces me otherwise.
No, i got tired of fighting games last gen
Nope, not into fighting games. Booooring.
I agree with this. Regular fighting games get boring fast because all you do is fight. Plus I got sick of Street Fighter after part II.
I'll be buying this one for sure. I love fighting games. No other genre is quite as competitive. And it relies more on skill than any other versus game, too.
No one can learn to simply find the best "camping" spot and snipe people from five miles away with a headshot for an insta-win. Also, matches in fighting games favor quick-turnover rates... no half hour or longer matches like you see in sports games. And there is little room for luck like in racing games, where a slight missed turn or running into random traffic/obstacles destroys your chances of winning.
It's just you and your opponent. No frills. No gimmicks. May the best fighter win.
No I'm not buying it, but I will rent it for sure.
Buying it for PS3 of course, just not right away I'll need to wait until I have some money to spend.
SSFIITHDR >>> SFIV!
Fighting games are so '90's anyways
Its one of the few fighting games I am interested in. I'll probably give it a rent and if i like it I'll buy it later on.
Definitely, but I got to wait until I get my tax return to get that fancy special edition joystick.
no, smash is the only fighting game i'll ever need.
(unless they make a mortal kombat as good as MK2)
already preordered it from GS. gonna pick it up on release, put my free ryu headband thing on start dragon punching random people in the store
Day one. It's my most anticipated title of 2009!
Yes x 1000.
I have it on the brain.
I was born to play this.
Yes, on PS3. I usually only buy one or two fighters per console generation, and this will be the first.
No, I don't like fighters.
I need some Street Fighter back in my life. Passed over everything after SF2 and I'm ready to get back into it.
Yup, on the PS3.
I'll probably buy it for Ps3 or 360.
Not sure which yet.
Fighting games aren't my bag baby.
Not a huge SF fan, so I'll take a pass. I'm sure I'll end up playing down the line however, but more than likely won't own it.
QFT. The Smash series is the only fighting game that I've ever had fun playing.
This is what I'm doing, even though I'm going to buy a fightpad (for 360) because I have Soul Calibur IV and a bunch of arcade games I can use the fightpad with. If I like SFIV, I'll keep it from Gamefly though.
I'm getting it eventually, I'll just be waiting to see if the PSN community is even comparable to that of the 360's.
I bought the HD SF2 off PSN and got bored of it quick. I used to love those kind of games back in the day, but find them very boring now. I will have to pass on this one. Star Ocean and Killzone are coming out close to it anyways.
Not a huge fighting game fan, so no...
PREACH IT!!!!!!!! QFT
I love Street Fighter, but I'll probably wait until I can get a deal on it. I want it, but since I don't play online I'm not sure it's worth $60 for me.

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AbstractBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) following allogeneic hematopioetic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a fulminant disease with high mortality. The objective of this study was to determine risk factors in PTLD following HSCT in order to identify high-risk patients for surveillance, prophylaxis and treatment. DESIGN AND METHODS: Five hundred and fifty-three HSCT patients transplanted at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge between 1996 and 2004 were investigated retrospectively and 14 cases of PTLD were identified. Diseased patients were evaluated concerning transplantation procedure, PTLD diagnosis, treatment and outcome. Factors significant in univariate analysis were included in logistic regression multivariate analysis. RESULTS: The incidence of PTLD was 2.5% and the median onset of PTLD was 78 days post-transplantation. Only two PTLD patients survived. The most common therapy was anti-B-lymphocyte antibodies. Statistical analysis showed HLA mismatch (p < 0.001), mismatch in Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) serology (p < 0.001) and splenectomy (p = 0.006) to be risk factors associated with PTLD. Indeed, among 387 patients with no risk factors only one developed PTLD (0.26%). Patients with one risk factor had a probability of developing PTLD of 8.2% and those with two risk factors, a probability of 35.7%. INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSIONS: We propose a strategy for dealing with PTLD. Patients without risk factors need not be monitored routinely. HSCT patients with one or more risk factors should be monitored weekly by polymerase chain reaction of EBV DNA, and for patients with two or more risk factors EBV-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes should be held in readiness before initiating the transplantation procedure.
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We were kayaking with friends on the South Llano River and started seeing Monarchs,mostly on Swamp Milkweed, but also on other blooming plants along the water's edge. We saw them down river for the next 3-4 miles. I estimate well over a hundred, based on the numbers on plants etc. Our county is in severe drought and the only blooming plants available are along the river. I've not seen one until yesterday on the river.
Photo by Becca Manning.
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Latitude: 30.4 Longitude: -99.9
Observed by: Martha
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MEDICARE: Drug Cos. Protest Pricing Plan For Seniors
The pharmaceutical industry is focusing in on a "little-noticed bill in Congress" that would allow Medicare recipients to purchase prescription drugs at the same steep discounts available to managed care plans and federal agencies, the Wall Street Journal reports. The provision, introduced by Rep. Tom Allen (D-ME) in September, would include seniors in the Federal Supply Schedule -- a group of 9 million favored customers who currently receive discounts of up to 60% on prescription drugs. The Journal reports that the "drug industry, one of the biggest-spending lobbies in Washington , greeted the proposal with an instant onslaught of opposition," claiming it would result in "40% or more of the U.S. pharmaceutical market [having] to be steeply discounted, or put under price controls." The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), within hours of the bill's introduction, released a statement calling it "[a] dagger pointed at the hearts of America's senior citizens." PhRMA argues that reduced profit margins from the "legislation would stunt vital research, add regulatory costs and ultimately harm the elderly by halting the development of promising drugs that could aid against the ravages of old age."
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The bill has drawn support from moderate Democrats and influential health care experts such as former Health Care Financing Administration head Bruce Vladek, who called the proposal "nifty" and said, "I think it is original, and it speaks to the major issues." Republicans have not been as enthusiastic. House Ways and Means Committee Chair Bill Archer (R-TX) said, "Anytime the government gets involved in price setting of drugs, it can have unanticipated consequences." Drug industry lobbyists are swarming Capitol Hill, trying to persuade the bill's 53 co-sponsors to withdraw their names. The Journal reports that the "mobilization ... is a case study of how the balance of power in the health care field is shifting in favor of the marketers of brand-name remedies." But Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND), who has been visited by PhRMA lobbyists and plans to meet with pharmaceutical industry representatives, warned that voluntary pricing changes -- not campaign cash -- will be the determining factor. He said, "The effective response from the industry will not be in how many Gucci-shoed lobbyists they send to the Hill -- it will be the discussions in their boardrooms about their pricing policies" (Lagnado, 12/18).


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Earlier this week the European Parliament wrote on the necessity of keeping immigrants outside the EU. Now the guru of the Polish Left Slawomir Sierakowski supports the position of Euroislam.pl held two years ago.
Is Sierakowski, the guru of the Polish left, an Islamophobe?
In an article in Polityka magazine written by Mr. Sierakowski, we read a critique of the European left. “Instead of asking people to open up, the left should dare to admit that Islam is problematic and at the same time indicate that it disapproves random deportations. We cannot accept anymore immigrants,” he writes.
Less than a year and a half ago, I appeared in a televised debate on “Bez Retuszu” with Mr. Sierakowski. He attempted to convince us that Germany is acting in the best interests of its economy when opening its borders to immigrants.
Today, mass immigration brings political unpopularity to the proponents of uncontrolled open borders. The potential increase in immigration together with ongoing problems in the Muslim community changes one’s mind.
Is dripping water finally hollowing out a stone?
Do the European parliament and Euroislam.pl think alike?
The chairman of the European parliament Antonio Tajani warned against the invasion of immigrants in Europe and called on the EU to undertake immediate preventive actions.
“Either we act now or in the next 20 years Europe will be flooded with millions of Africans,” says Tajani in an interview for the German media. The chairman of the European parliament wants to create well-equipped temporary camps in Libya where immigrants could stay months or even years. Just like dr Grzegorz Lindenberg from euroislam.pl, today he also calls for an African Marshall Plan that would aim at improving education, business and agriculture.
The statistics he provided regarding the increasing numbers of immigrants was confirmed by the director of Frontex, Fabrice Leggeri.
These are the same conclusions and propositions that Euroislam.pl suggested at the beginning of the migrant crisis. Probably, the uncontrolled acceptance of over a million immigrants sobered politicians up.
In 2015 Euroislam.pl wrote this in an open letter to politicians and journalists
“The solutions of relocating immigrants, proposed by European politicians, are temporary. It doesn’t solve the problem but creates a new one. According to demographic predictions, in a few years Europe will not be able to accept any immigrants. It would be too big of a burden.”
To justify our opinion, we presented our case:
“Demographic prognosis regarding Africa and Middle East indicated a dramatic increase of the population. In the Sub-Saharan Africa, the North Africa and the Middle East we will see an increase of the population by 1.3 billion in the next 35 years.”
We looked at the current solutions and concluded that:
“The long-term solution of the migrant crisis from Africa and the Middle East is not accepting them in the European Union. To do so would create a long-term problem in Europe”.
What should be done?
“Like in Australia, a partial solution of the problem could be creating a places south of the Mediterranean Sea where asylum applications would be processed. This would minimize the necessities of dangerous sailing across the sea and decreases the number of illegal immigrants.
The third reason why the boats have to be turned around is demographics. (…) The increasing wae will not become smaller. In this world, four billion people live three times poorer than in the EU. Will we find a place for everybody? If we don’t want to be cruel egoists, we have to start thinking about pragmatic ways of economic help for the poorer countries.”
It is nice that such ideas are now being considered, even if at the early stage they were labeled xenophobic and racist.
See the full letter (Polish) here

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I don’t know about you, but my summer Saturday afternoons are filled with shopping, cleaning, kids’ birthday parties, trips to the community pool and drinking beer while staring into the middle distance and wondering, if I jumped into my car and drove west with a purpose, how far I’d get before the authorities caught up with me and brought me back to the domestic existence from which I have no hope of escaping until at least the summer of 2023 when my son goes away to college.
Sorry. I may have said too much there.
The point is, it’s often very hard for me to find time to sit down and watch a baseball game on Saturday afternoon. Last year Fox, realizing this, moved a couple to prime time where, amazingly, the ratings were higher. So this year they’re doing it with several more games:
The latest attempt to turn TV’s least-watched night into a showcase for sports: Fox’s regular-season baseball will move to Saturday prime time (7 ET) for eight weeks in a row. The move, to be formally announced today, will start May 19 with regionalized coverage of five games, led by Boston Red Sox-Philadelphia Phillies. Fox’s idea is to package five or six games in prime time, compared with the usual three in Fox’s afternoon slots, offering options to swing viewers between games and, when games end quickly, switch to other games.
Given how much success ABC and ESPN have had with college football on Saturday nights, it makes perfect sense that baseball would do better in the evening hours than it does in the afternoon. Yes, the big drawback is that it messes with local broadcasts of non-national games — the blackout rules will still apply, it seems — but it’s probably better for MLB to have another prime time national showcase apart from Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN.
The Rays have acquired shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria from the Marlins, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports. The Marlins will receive minor league outfielder Braxton Lee and pitcher Ethan Clark. The Rays are expected to assume the remainder of Hechavarria’s $4.35 million salary for the 2017 season.
Hechavarria, 28, has only played in 20 games this season due to an oblique injury. He has mustered a meager .277/.288/.385 triple-slash line with four extra-base hits and six RBI across 67 plate appearances. He still plays decent defense, though, so that may be enough for him to take the everyday shortstop job in Tampa.
Lee, 23, was selected by the Rays in the 12th round of the 2014 draft. This season with Double-A Montgomery, his second stint there, Lee hit .318/.387/.391 over 296 PA.
Clark, 22, was taken in the 15th round of the 2015 draft by the Rays. In his first stint at Single-A in Bowling Green, Clark has a 3.11 ERA with a 50/18 K/BB ratio in 55 innings of work.
Tom Boswell of the Washington Post does frequent Q&As with readers and today he had quite the A to one of their Qs.
The question was about the Nats’ bullpen, which is obviously a glaring weakness on an otherwise excellent team. Following a long answer talking about the approach to bullpen construction, he dropped this:
On Friday, yet ANOTHER National simply walked up to me and said, “When the hell are they going to get this done? What are they waiting for? Waiting is just doing more damage.”
He didn’t even have to say what subject he was talking about or whom “they” were but it’s the bullpen and the Lerners.
A team has a problem when all a reporter has to do is say, “How’s it going?” and an established part of the team blasts the owners for not understanding what’s happening in their own dugout/clubhouse.
The Nats have a bit of a history venting to the Post’s reporters in ways a lot of players don’t vent, but that’s usually when things are going bad overall. These days, things are going pretty good for the Nats, the bum bullpen notwithstanding. I guess one weakness on an otherwise good team is annoying as hell.
But I guess now that they’re getting K-Rod, all of that will end.


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Law360 (July 31, 2020, 5:46 PM EDT) -- Two ex-Deutsche Bank traders charged with spoofing may have to choose which constitutional trial rights to assert amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor told a federal court on Thursday: the right to a speedy jury trial or the right to confront witnesses in person.
Former traders James Vorley and Cedric Chanu are headed for a September trial in Chicago on charges of spoofing the commodities markets by making and then canceling deceptive trades. Prosecutors from the Department of Justice's Fraud Section have proposed that some witnesses from out of state and overseas appear by video, a move the traders have partially opposed.
At a hearing on Thursday, Fraud Section trial attorney Avi Perry said that because of the "unprecedented" nature of the pandemic, the traders must "prioritize" whether they wanted a speedy trial, a trial by jury or the ability to have witnesses in the case physically present.
"At a certain point, the defendants' assertion of all their constitutional rights potentially puts some of those rights in conflict with one another," he said according to a transcript of the hearing obtained by Law360.
Prosecutors have asked to use two-way video over concerns about travel restrictions, quarantine and the potential for those witnesses to contract or spread COVID-19 by participating in the trial.
Perry also argued at the hearing that jurors might balk at the prospect of a trial where they could be exposed to witnesses that have traveled from other countries and states that have been or are currently coronavirus hot spots.
As an alternative, trial attorney Brian Young floated the prospect of a bench trial, which would require the defendants' consent, as a means of overcoming health fears by eliminating the jury entirely and letting the case be decided by U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp Jr.
The comments came as Judge Tharp mulls prosecutors' request to allow three witnesses to testify by video from Texas and Australia.
In order to facilitate the remote testimony, prosecutors suggested "the monitor broadcasting the witness's testimony should be placed as close to the witness stand as is feasible." They also proposed each side could send representatives to Australia and Texas to hand the witnesses documents, or have a government representative do it.
The Texas-based witnesses are Professor Kumar Venkataraman, an expert who is expected to testify that "the trading sequences that he reviewed are inconsistent with an intent to execute," and Travis Varner, employee for alleged victim Quantlab Financial. From Australia, they hope to call Alan Jukes, who works for a market analysis company.
Prosecutors argued that video appearances are allowed under the Supreme Court's ruling in Maryland v. Craig. In that case, the court said a defendant's right to confront a witness in person can only be denied when it "is necessary to further an important public policy" and "the reliability of the testimony is otherwise assured."
The government also argued there is no need for jurors to assess witnesses' credibility in person because they are not cooperators whose freedom hinges on helping the government win its case.
Vorley and Chanu argued in a reply filed Thursday that the witnesses' testimony is largely unnecessary, and that where there is a will to bring witnesses in, there is a way, given that one cooperator is coming in from Singapore to testify.
They argued that basing the right to confront witnesses on speculative health concerns presents a "slippery slope."
"Such an outcome would effectively erase the constitutional guarantee of face-to-face confrontation as long as the pandemic continues," they wrote.
Counsel for the defendants declined to comment on Friday. A spokeswoman for the DOJ did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Vorley is represented by Matthew L. Mazur, Roger A. Burlingame and Christopher Burrichter of Dechert LLP.
Chanu is represented by Michael G. McGovern, Helen Gugel, Megan A. McEntee, Aaron M. Katz and Laura G. Hoey of Ropes & Gray LLP.
The case is U.S. v. Vorley et al., case number 1:18-cr-00035, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
--Editing by Amy Rowe.
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No reserve - Rare 1968 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser V8 Manual 4x4 Convertible
- Condition: Used
- Make: Toyota
- Model: Land Cruiser
- SubModel: FJ40 4x4
- Type: SUV CONVERTIBLE
- Trim: FJ40 CONVERTIBLE Hard-Top TRUCK
- Year: 1968
- Mileage: 23,000
- VIN: FJ4055068
- Color: Fascinating Red
- Engine size: Chevy V8
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: 4WD
- Interior color: BLACK
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: 4-Wheel Drive
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1968 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 CONVERTIBLE Hard-Top TRUCK
FJ40 Land Cruiser
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Struggling Stars search for spark against Blue Jackets
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While the Dallas Stars are searching for any kind of spark to turn around a historically rough start, facing the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday might not help their cause.
Off to their worst start in nearly three decades, the visiting Stars look to also end their recent struggles against a Blue Jackets team aiming to win back-to-back games for the first time on the young season.
With the offseason additions of established stars Joe Pavelski and Corey Perry, Dallas had high hopes after pushing St. Louis to seven games in last year's Western Conference semifinals. Instead, it's been a nightmare beginning for the Stars at 1-5-1 -- the franchise's worst start since the Minnesota North Stars were in the same boat in 1990-91.
Pavelski has recorded just one point, and Perry has yet to play because of a broken foot (but could return this week). Dallas is averaging just 1.9 goals and has lost four games by one goal. Yet the Stars won't panic this early in the campaign.
"You dig in as a group," captain Jamie Benn, who has just two points, told the Stars' official website. "A little adversity never hurt. It seems like it's magnified with the beginning of the year here. You can kind of get away with stretches like this in the middle of the season, but to have a tough start like this, it sucks.
"But, we've got to keep digging in there."
Dallas must find a way to get back on track after being outscored 8-1 while losing its last two games. It suffered a 4-0 loss at Buffalo on Monday, when Ben Bishop (2.78 goals-against average) stopped just 18 shots.
That might not be easy considering the Stars have been outscored 22-9 during an 0-5-2 slide against Columbus. Dallas is 0-2-2 on the road in the series during that span.
The Blue Jackets have also struggled out of the gate, though not to the level of the Stars. However, John Tortorella's young club has posted both of its wins over the last three games. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored the tying goal early in the second period, and Pierre-Luc Dubois put Columbus ahead in the third in a 3-2 comeback win at Carolina on Saturday.
"They should feel good about themselves," Tortorella told the Blue Jackets' official website. "We had some grind to our game. I think that's something that's been missing consistently in our game. It was there most of the night."
Columbus goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (2.75 GAA) made 30 saves for his second win of the season. He's 1-1-0 with a 2.86 GAA against the Stars.
DuBois, meanwhile, has a goal in two straight games and a point in each of the last three. He recorded a goal in the Blue Jackets' 2-1 victory at Dallas last season.
Bishop has a 2.82 goals-against average while amid an 0-3-1 starting stretch against the Blue Jackets. Backup Anton Khudobin, who has allowed seven goals while losing his first two starts of the season, is 3-2-1 with a 2.16 GAA versus Columbus.
Benn has a goal and two assists over his last three games against the Blue Jackets.
--Field Level Media
Updated October 15, 2019


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Just over forty years ago, the Beatles and composer Karlheinz Stockhausen arranged to meet in New York City to plan a joint concert. No such performance would ever take place. But its tantalizing promise is the departure point for Alarm Will Sound's 1969. Told through their own words, music, and images, 1969 is the story of great musicians—John Lennon, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Paul McCartney, Luciano Berio, Yoko Ono, and Leonard Bernstein—striving for a new music and a new world amidst the turmoil of the late 1960s.
Created and developed by Andrew Kupfer, Nigel Maister and Alan Pierson
Directed by Nigel Maister
Projection Design by Peter Nigrini and Dan Scully
Sound Design by Dan Bora
Lighting Design by Aaron Black
Written by Andrew Kupfer
Conceived by Alan Pierson
performed by Alarm Will Sound
Robert Stanton, Jon Patrick Walker, David Chandler, Actors
Alan Pierson, Artistic Director and Conductor
Alarm Will Sound tours nationally and internationally, having been presented by
Listen through to the end if you're feeling dazed and confused about why this brand new piece sounds familiar. Premiered at the Mizzou New Music Summer Festival in 2011.
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When Payton finds something that piques his interest, he pursues it with passion: from collecting tarantulas to composing, competing in endurance sports to learning Hindustani tabla drumming—he’s done it all.
With a nuclear engineer and teacher for parents, Payton didn’t get his early musical inspiration from home, but rather from the public library in Idaho Falls, Idaho back in the ‘pre-Internet’ days. He spent many hours in the library listening room with huge stacks of tapes and LPs after school and soon took up jazz drums in his school’s band.
Payton has been with Alarm Will Sound from the very beginning and recalls the early days of meager pay, and sleeping on the floor in studio apartments while on concert tours.
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Just as Tanzania is building the giant Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric dam at the heart of the corresponding National Park, it is important to bring into attention the other huge man-made lake on the continent.
This is the Kariba Dam which remains the largest man-made lake in the world.
Kariba dam is located approximately halfway down the mighty Zambezi River which originates from the North-Western side of Zambia.
The history of Lake Kariba is a long and fascinating one. The chief designer of the Kariba Dam Wall, Andre Coyne, was a well-known French engineer and inventor.
Andre Coyne is credited with the designing of other 70 dams in 14 countries around the world.
The construction of the Kariba dam wall took three years in total.
The works for the huge water-holding started on 6 November 1956, and was completed sometime in 1959.
It is reported that more than one million cubic metres of concrete was poured into the walls to sustain the pressure of nearly ten million litres of water passing through the spillway each second.
The filling of Lake Kariba took place between 1958 and 1963 and reportedly caused more than 20 earthquakes of greater than 5 magnitudes on the Richter scale.
In other words the giant man-made lake resulted in the world’s biggest man-made earth tremors.
Then followed the operation Noah, which was a five-year wildlife rescue operation, meant to relocate over 7,000 animals, including deadly snakes.
The wildlife species were moved mostly to the Matusadona National Park, whilst Lake Kariba was filling up after the completion of the dam wall.
Around 50 000 people, mostly from the Batonga community were relocated; many were not convinced that the power generated from the lake would be of benefit to them in the long term.
Still, some villagers that were relocated to the waterside found new fishing opportunities on the lake and prospered.
The Kariba structure is 128 meters high with a concrete crest of 579 meters in length.
Lake Kariba boasts the volume of 1,032,000 cubic meters of water and covers an area of 6,000 square kilometres.
The lake has become home to a number of inhabitants in particular kapenta, sardine-like fish that were airlifted from Lake Tanganyika.
Other fish species that have been flourishing at Kariba include the Tiger fish and bream, Hippopotamus and the ferocious Nile crocodile. Herds of Elephants can also be seen stomping along its shores or wading in the waters.


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After January's Humana Challenge, Phil Mickelson said he would make "drastic changes" because of federal and California state tax increases, hinting he might leave his home state. The controversy was revived in July when he won the Scottish and British Opens, for more than $2 million in prize money, but it was reported he had to forfeit 61 percent of that in Scottish and U.S. taxes.
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There was no definitive proof Tiger Woods' drop after hitting his tee shot into the water at the par-4 14th Sunday at The Players was illegal. His playing competitor, Casey Wittenberg, said it was proper. But some fans and analysts, looking at various angles of the tee shot, believed Woods was too generous with his crossing point. Woods went on to make double bogey and also went on to win the event.
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Some believed it was just (man, is that kid slow). Some felt it was a crying shame (how dare they call that on a 14-year-old). But referee John Paramor hit Guan Tianlang with a slow-play penalty on the 17th hole in the second round of the Masters, creating a brief firestorm at Augusta National (until the flames were fanned in another direction Saturday). Guan still made the cut and received low amateur honors.
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In the second round of the Honda Classic, Rory McIlroy walked off the course on his ninth hole. He was 7 over for the day. Before exiting the premises, he told reporters: "I'm not in a great place mentally." He then blamed his premature departure on a toothache. He eventually apologized and promised it would never happen again, but quitting is now part of his legacy.
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Brandel Chamblee didn't call Tiger Woods a cheater. But he inferred it. In a column for golf.com, Chamblee graded Woods' season an F, saying he was "cavalier with the rules." That sent Tiger's agent into a tizzy and had people calling for Chamblee's professional head. Chamblee apologized - for creating controversy, not for his comments - and said he would no longer write for outlets other than Golf Channel.
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In a January Sports Illustrated article, Vijay Singh admitted to using deer-antler spray, which contains IGF-1, a banned substance on the PGA Tour. That's when the weird got really weird: the Tour suspended Singh; Singh appealed and continued to play; the Tour dropped its doping allegation after a review by the World Anti-Doping Agency; Singh sued the Tour on the eve of The Players. The suit has yet to be resolved and neither has the controversy.
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During a European Tour awards dinner in May, Sergio Garcia was asked if he would have Tiger Woods over for dinner during the U.S. Open. He responded with, 'We will have him 'round every night. We will serve fried chicken.' Oh. No. Garcia (as well as those who came to his defense) was lambasted by media and fans. Woods and Garcia shook hands at Merion, but their previously fractured relationship appears to be irrevocably broken.
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After much debate, the USGA and R&A announced in May the ban of the anchored stroke, beginning in 2016. Lawsuits were threatened and bifurcation became a buzz word. Despite backlash, and after a review process, the governing bodies stood firm and plan to initiate the ban on Jan. 1, 2016.
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The short version: Tiger hits flagstick. Ball ricochets into water. Tiger takes drop. Tiger signs card. Viewer tells Augusta National the drop was improper. Tiger tells TV reporter where he dropped. Augusta National realizes Tiger took bad drop, based on what he said. But Tiger has already signed card. Augusta National meets with Woods Saturday morning. Augusta National invokes Rule 33-7 and assesses Tiger two-stroke penalty. No DQ. Tiger plays on. People passionately debate whether or not Tiger should have DQ'd himself. And why didn't Augusta National inform him of call-in immediately? Debate still rages.
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Did it move? Did it just oscillate? A videographer captured the evidence in Round 2 of the BMW Championship. Tiger Woods was adamant his ball did not move as he tried to remove loose items around it. Rules official Slugger White disagreed. After a heated exchange in the scoring trailer, Woods was assessed a two-stroke penalty.
Image of Bryson DeChambeau and how his body has transformed, through the years, from an NCAA champion to becoming a multiple PGA Tour winner.
Here's a look at some of the best photos of the Match II with Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady from Medalist Golf Club.
A look at some of the best photos from the TaylorMade Driving Relief, won by the team of Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson.


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Best Dog Toothpaste
Have you ever wondered, what is the first thing people notice about you? Well, we're no statisticians here, but most of the time, it's your smile. Having a broad, glistening, and clean smile is something we all take care of and strive to make sure it looks the best. A good smile can better our confidence and allow us to get more attention. The same goes for dogs.
Do you want your pet to receive lots of attention and affection? Well, if so, you will want to review its smile and make sure it's an inviting one so other humans feel confident to approach them. One great way of nurturing its smile is by regularly brushing its pearly whites. Depending on the breed, you will want to brush your dog a few times a week or even daily. In regards to the frequency of brushing, we recommend consulting the advice of a veterinarian. However, regardless of your dog's size, breed or teeth, you will want to use the BEST dog toothpaste to clean their teeth.
Why can't you use human toothpaste on dogs?
If you live in a large family especially owning more than one dog, you might want to cut costs on the grocery shopping and use human toothpaste. But, even though it's tempting, we strongly advise against doing so.
Human toothpaste contains toxic ingredients like xylitol which is an artificial sweetener. If taken, a dog's blood sugar can significantly decrease and cause severe damage to its liver. On the contrary, a dog's toothpaste contains enzymes that will decrease the number of bacteria, help bad breath and health and reduce the build-up of tartar. Plus, dog toothpaste tends to be more appealing to their palette; they taste of meat, poultry, and flavourful foods.
What you should considering?
There are millions of types of brands and dog toothpaste out there on the market in today's world. While we can't review every single toothpaste, we can certainly give you some guidelines on what to look out for, which are the following:
- Flavors: Have you ever noticed how focused your dog is on food? Dogs have around 1,700 taste buds with 50 taste receptor cells per each bud; that's a lot! To tease your dog's taste buds, you will want to buy a toothpaste full of flavor that excites your dog. Unlike us humans, most dogs do not like the overpowering minty mouth feeling. Therefore it's often recommended you buy toothpaste with a meat based flavor like bacon, chicken, or beef. Once your dog gets a whiff of the flavor, we're confident they will become excited about their upcoming brushing session.
- Vet recommended dog toothpaste: When looking to buy a dog toothpaste, make sure it's been approved by a vet. At the very least, you will want to ask the advice and seek guidance from your local vet. However, many brands have been given seals and approval from veterinary bodies. One great one to look out for is a seal of approval from the Veterinary Oral Health Council. If you can't see the seal on the toothpaste bottle, you can always visit their website. They have a list of toothpaste that is accepted and approved for dogs.
- Value: Well, this is a no brainer, really. You will want to look for a dog toothpaste that lasts for a while and gives you the best value for your money. It can become really easy to get caught up in the latest marketing, fancying packaging, and toothpaste pricing. Sometimes, you may think the more expensive is better, but it's not always the case.
You will want to look at dog toothpaste reviews to know how effective this is. Many dog owners will have tried the product you're looking at before and will be able to provide valuable insights about whether the dog has liked it or not.
Such factors to look for when considering the value of dog toothpaste are the tube's size, the ability to remove plaque, taste, and the smell. The best way to help you decide this is to see if other dog owners have posted photos of their dog enjoying the toothpaste.
Generally, there are dog toothpaste's out on the market which fall under the following categories:
Enzymatic Dog Toothpaste
If you have multiple dogs in your home, this toothpaste may be something that interests you. Enzymatic dog toothpaste is specifically formulated to contain two or three enzymes to target your dog's plaque.
One of the main enzymes it has is glucose oxidase, a fungus coming from the penicillin family. Once the glucose oxidase reacts to oxygen in your dog's mouth, it develops antibacterial properties, and your dog can safely swallow it. This toothpaste helps fight gum disease, inflammation, bad breath, and yellowness. The average cost of enzymatic dog toothpaste is between $3-$4.
Gel dog toothpaste
Brushing teeth is never a pleasant experience; after all, we've all undergone this. Have you ever thought about times when you were a kid when you were made to brush your teeth?
Yep, it's not a nice experience. Now imagine how difficult and frustrating it could be when you try to put a toothbrush in your dog's mouth! We know some dogs love the experience, and some which hate it altogether. If your dog is in the latter, then you will want to use a gel toothpaste. With gel toothpaste, all you need to have is a few drops to put it into the side of your dog's mouth each day.
This technique and the right gel toothpaste will work well together to reduce plaque, tartar and help bad gums. Do note a gel toothpaste can tend to be on the expensive side of around $10 upwards.
Organic dog toothpaste
In today's world, there's so many manufacturers filling products with chemicals, ingredients, and fillers; you just can never guarantee what's in them. When it comes to your furry friend, we understand that sometimes the best way is natural.
There are toothpaste's full of natural foods and flavors like coconut oil, sweet potato, and cinnamon to allow your dog to feel the natural benefits. Don't be surprised to find dog toothpaste with neem oil, grapefruit seeds, and aloe vera properties. If your dog is prone to having sensitive gums, natural formulas often help prevent flare-ups.
Similarly, organic dog toothpaste will help reduce the risk of finding toothpaste for your dog with xylitol or any other poisonous substances. But, be careful when buying organic dog toothpaste. We recommend looking at the ingredients carefully. Nowadays, there's a lot of toothpaste with buzzwords claiming to be healthy, but they're full of artificial and dangerous ingredients.
Dog toothpaste without sorbitol
Depending on your dog's digestive system, you should look at the toothpaste ingredients. Finding a good dog toothpaste may involve a lot of trial and error. But, you may find your dog might not tolerate a toothpaste with sorbitol in it.
If you don't know what sorbitol is, you may be familiar with its other name, glucitol. This is a form of carbohydrate that is like asugary alcohol, which produces a very sweet taste. As it passes through your metabolism very slowly. This compound is typically found in fruits like carrots, apples, dates, berries, peaches, and plums. Likewise, you can find it in artificial products such as corn syrup too.
It can be dangerous for dogs because it may experience bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, and flatulence depending on your dog's digestive system. If you've recently tried a new toothpaste and your dog has symptoms of this, it may be worthwhile getting them checked out by a veterinarian. Many brands out there now make dog toothpaste that is sorbitol-free and without any preservatives to accommodate your dogs' health. If you're unsure, just speak to your local vet.
Mint dog toothpaste
We know we said earlier that dogs don't like their mouths to be filled with a mint taste. It's just not natural for them to enjoy, it's pretty overwhelming, in fact. Speaking of overwhelming though, it can be horrible for us dog owners to experience horrendous dog breath.
Sometimes feeding your dog a lot of meat and using meat flavored toothpaste can make them develop quite a stench. Do note; there are some mint dog toothpaste's out there that your dog may be able to tolerate. Most likely, you will find a toothpaste that has a flavor infused with mint, such as vanilla which will prevent your dog from experiencing the powerful flavor. Allowing you both to benefit.
Dental products for dogsNow you have an idea of different toothpaste types available, why not take your dog's mouth hygiene up a notch. There are other dental products for dogs, which will optimize your dogs health, which are:
To make sure you get the best out of the brushing experience, you will want to buy a dog toothbrush with soft bristles. The soft bristles prevent your dog's gums from getting hurt when being brushed. Similarly, it may be better to get a dual-ended toothbrush for ergonomic reasons. Dogs grow in new teeth all the time, and the double end allows the brush to fit into their mouth exactly. Plus, it helps you get around complex parts of their teeth and underneath their tongue.
Another toothbrush that will help you maneuver around teeth and help clean your dog's teeth with ease is a finger brush. As the name suggests, the finger brush allows you to put a brush on your finger and effectively get it inside your dog's mouth. Finally, you will want to replace it at the same rate as your own, every three to four months when it comes to a toothbrush.
If you find it challenging to use a toothbrush on your dog, some wipes exist designed to remove plaque or tartar build-up. However, it would help if you used them regularly for these to be effective when it comes to the cleanliness of your dog's mouth.
Nowadays, you can get healthy snacks for dogs, one of which is a pack of dental chews. This is not something that should replace you brushing your dog's teeth, but it should add to its healthcare. These are designed to work alongside your dog's chewing movements and releases healthy supplements to fight plaque while doing so.
Dry dog food
You can go along way to helping your dog's mouth just by switching its food. This means not giving it wet and soggy kibble all the time. If you feed your dog, hard, dry kibble, it will help its teeth as the tartar will break away. Similarly, this type of food keeps your dog's teeth strong.
Powdered seaweed supplement
If you add a supplement such as powdered seaweed to your dog's meals, it will go a long way to improving your dog's oral health. This is because seaweed contains a chemical known as Ascophyllum nodosum, which works to keep your dogs' teeth clean and get rid of its foul breath.
Water additives include Oxygene, zinc acetate, vitamins, and more to help clean your dog's teeth. They work together to remove your dogs' bad breath, protect gums from inflammation, and reduce plaque build-up.
Just like us humans, it's essential that you brush your dog's teeth a few times a week. Depending on the breed you own, you may wish to brush them daily or less frequently. When it comes to brushing, you will want to make sure you get the best dog toothpaste.
Not all dogs are the same though, some breeds may need enzymatic dog toothpaste, whereas some could need organic dog toothpaste or a gel one. The truth is, it's going to take some time through trial and error to find out what toothpaste works well for your dog.
You must check the ingredients before buying and dog toothpaste to make sure it contains no Xylitol. Xylitol is toxic to dogs and can cause their blood sugar to drop quickly, putting their livers at risk. Similarly, make sure you check it has veterinary approval, whether it has a seal from a professional organization or your local vet has approved of you using it.
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A widely respected true man of baseball has passed away. Lee MacPhail was a primary representative of the second generation of MacPhails, a family that has served the game since the 1930s and still remains involved to this day. He died Thursday at age 95 in Delray Beach, Florida.
MacPhail understood the greater good of the game and worked for it. He helped usher in the designated-hitter rule, presided over the expansion of the American League, was a force in the settlement of the 1981 players’ strike and used his influence to bring Interleague Play to the fore. Before that, he was general manager of the Orioles and Yankees.
Whatever MacPhail did, he did with class and dignity. George Steinbrenner once said, “You don’t want to be against MacPhail on an important issue too many times because you start to look bad if you are.” MacPhail earned a place in the Hall of Fame, in 1998. He and his father, Larry (who guided the Reds, Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers) are the lone father-son tandem in Cooperstown.
“Lee MacPhail was one of the great executives in baseball history and a Hall of Famer in every sense, both personally and professionally,” Commissioner Bud Selig said to MLB.com. “I had great admiration for Lee as American League president, and he was respected and liked by everyone with whom he came in contact. His hallmarks were dignity, common sense and humility.
“He was not only a remarkable league executive, but was a true baseball man as is evidenced by his brilliant leadership of the storied New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles franchises. Lee always put the interests of the sport first and through his love of the game taught all of us to cherish it in every way. Major League Baseball and all of our clubs feel a great sense of loss today, and I send my deepest condolences to one of the first families of the national pastime.”
While Lee MacPhail served as league president during Bowie Kuhn’s tenure as Commissioner, he was seen as the de facto conscience of the game because of his wisdom, fairness and balanced outlook. “Everyone should listen when Mr. MacPhail speaks,” then-Rangers owner Eddie Chiles said in 1982. “We all can learn from him.”
Oddly, MacPhail’s highest profile developed in 1983 when Steinbrenner dragged him into the pine-tar war. The relentlessness of the Yankees owner made prolonged the pine tar incident to such a degree that the generic term eventually warranted upper-case treatment. Countless skirmishes between Steinbrenner and MacPhail about umpires’ calls kept the dignified league president in headlines.
The MacPhail family is the executive-level equivalent of the Bells, Boones and Griffeys. Beginning with Lee’s father, Larry, it carries through Larry’s grandsons. Andy served the Twins, Cubs and Orioles as general manager, and Lee III, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1969 while he was working as the general manager of the Reading Phillies. Lee IV, Lee’s grandson, has worked for the Orioles as their director of professional scouting. In between though was Leland Stanford MacPhail Jr. He was as MLB.com described “a man you could trust with your watch, your secret or your franchise.”

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A project that aimed to mobilise society, build inter-generational cooperation and promote the region’s culinary tradition as means to preserve its cultural heritage.
Projects & Practice
A farm employing people with special needs set up a process line and an experimental kitchen, where non-commercial agricultural produce can be turned into new products.
Poland’s RDP allocated a ‘lump sum’ funding package for LEADER Local Actions Groups to help them prepare their Local Development Strategies for the 2014-2020 period.
for sustainable rural areas
Amstelland Natuurzuivel is a cooperative of farmers in the Amstelland region who set up a milk factory to produce regional dairy products for the Amsterdam area.
An example of how afforestation allows for the development and maintenance of farm lands where crop cultivation is almost impossible.
Bringing together public authorities, research institutes and farmers to explore low carbon emission production models in agriculture.
A bottom-up project that mobilised the inhabitants of a small town to create their own development plan.
This multi-million Euro project helped harness geothermal energy to produce heat and power by drilling wells into reservoirs of hot water that are found deep underneath the earth’s surface.
A regional cooperative chain for biomass was established to respond to the increasing demand for woodchip.

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Residing contribution occurs each time a person that is living an organ (or element of an organ) for transplantation to a different individual. The living donor could be a relative, such as for example a parent, youngster, cousin or sis (residing associated donation).
Residing donation may also originate from somebody who is emotionally associated with the receiver, such as for example a good buddy, spouse or an in-law (living not related contribution). As a result of improved medications, a genetic website website link involving the donor and recipient isn’t any much longer necessary to ensure a effective transplant.
In many cases, living contribution might even be from a complete stranger, to create anonymous or donation that is non-directed.
exactly exactly What organs will come from residing donors?
The organ most often provided by a full time income donor could be the renal. Elements of other organs like the lung, liver and pancreas are now transplanted from residing donors.
Who is able to be considered a residing kidney donor?
Do you know the features of residing contribution over dead contribution?
Kidney transplants performed from residing donors might have advantages that are several to transplants done from dead donors:
- Some residing donor transplants are done between members of the family that are genetically similar. A significantly better hereditary match lessens the possibility of rejection.
- A renal from a full time income donor usually functions instantly, due to the fact renal is going of the human body for a rather short period of time. Some donor that is deceased do not work instantly, and thus, the individual may need dialysis before the kidney begins to work.
- Prospective donors can be tested ahead of time to obtain the donor that is many suitable for the receiver. The transplant may take destination at a right time convenient for both the donor and receiver.


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This is a new take on my Pork and Egg Fried Rice recipe. This recipe is very adaptable to whatever veggies and meat you have on hand. I really love this recipe!
1 Cup Brown Rice
2 Tablespoons Sesame or Canola Oil
2 Cups Diced Ham
10 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 Bunch Fancy Asparagus, chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
5 Green Onions, sliced
2 Cups Broccoli Slaw Mix
Soy Sauce, to taste
Cook the rice either in the morning or the night before. Refrigerate covered.
Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a non-stick skillet over medium/high heat. Brown the ham and reserve on a plate.
Reduce heat to medium/low and add the remaining 1 Tablespoon oil. Add eggs and cook, stirring frequently until scrambled and cooked.
Add asparagus, green onions and broccoli slaw. Cook, stirring frequently until softened slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Add reserved ham and rice. Stir to combine.
Season with soy sauce to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
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Liver Detox Tonic features two key herbs, Milk thistle and Globe artichoke. These medicinal herbs are known to support liver detoxification, and also aid in liver regeneration. The liver is the only organ in the body that has the ability to completely regenerate itself if part of it was removed, and Milk thistle and Globe artichoke enhance this. Dandelion’s bitter properties stimulate the liver and its diuretic properties stimulate kidney detoxification, working hand-in-hand with the liver.
- Detox programme
- Occupational exposure to chemicals e.g. farmers, painters, hairdressers
- Detox of alcohol, recreational drugs or smoking
- Waking between 2am and 4am each morning (time when the liver detoxes the most) – especially waking hot and bothered
- Acne or skin congestion
- Silybum marianum (Milk thistle)
- Cynara scolymus (Globe artichoke)
- Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion)
Medicinal Herbs are 100% natural. Nothing artificial and no allergens are present in this product. Product of New Zealand.
Directions: Shake bottle and take 5ml (1 teaspoon) 3 times daily with food. Dilute in water or juice if desired. Store in a cool, dark place. Take until bottle completed.
Warning: Not intended for children under 12 years; during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If taking medication, seek approval from your Healthcare Practitioner or connect with Liv for more information.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist contact Liv with any concerns or consult your healthcare Practitioner.
200ml bottle $55 + $10 courier postage (FREE postage on orders of 2+ Tonics).
500ml bottle available upon request.
Individualised tonics also available upon request.
To order, email: firstname.lastname@example.org with your request.
Sidekick: Gut Cleanse Tonic
Read Liv’s Blog – Top 10 Tips to Detox Your Liver
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NEW YORK - Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah condemned the national policies that promote Islamophobia and hatred among people with different beliefs.
CAIRO - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed that Islam is a religion of love, compassion, tolerance and charity.
BRUSSELS - A top United Nations official heaped praise on Kuwait's global humanitarian efforts around the world.
NEW YORK - Kuwait has reiterated commitment to nuclear non-proliferation treaty and renewed calls for the creation of a nuke-free Middle East.
KUWAIT - Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah called for backing development plans to keep pace with global progress.
KUWAIT - Kuwaiti Researcher Mohammad Kamal's personal museum boasts many rare ancient Holy Quran copies, and Islamic documents and antiquities.
ALGIERS - Algerian President Abdulaziz Bouteflika has resigned to abruptly end his fourth term which was due to expire on April 28, the presidency announced.
AMMAN - Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi cautioned against Israel's unilateral measures aiming to change Muslim, Christian and Arab identity of Jerusalem.
LONDON - British PM Theresa May said that she will ask the EU for an extension to the Brexit deadline to "break the logjam" in Parliament, a second extension set for April 12th. (end) ibi


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In order to combine separate 401(k) accounts, the investor must currently be enrolled in one, either through her employer or by holding a self-employed 401(k).Because 401(k)s are workplace plans, you can't make new contributions, including rollovers, to an old 401(k).
OP asks "how" and specifies that they do not prefer the plan offered by their current company. Many employers will not let you transfer money out of your 401(k) while you're still a current employee, though, so you may be stuck with the 401(k) used by your current company until you leave.
You'll have to check with your 401(k) administrator to be sure.
I would start by talking to the IRA trustee they are likely to have seen it all, and can guide you through the process. Some rollover IRA trustees pass fees onto their participants. I've done several direct rollovers from 401(k) to IRA - and once I was charged a $50 fee (by the 401(k) company).
I like this answer the best as it is the most complete. To the contrary some IRA trustees will manage your account for free and even give rebates in the form of free trades or actual cash. The "physical" procedures vary - a couple of times I never saw the check, once I got a check made out to the destination fund company (with my account number on it), and once I got a check to me and I sent my own check to the destination fund company (I think at that one I had been in the 401(k) less than a year and that made a difference)[email protected] B, this is indeed an excellent summary, but does not answer the OP's question directly as I read it. You can roll all of your former company 401(k)'s into a single IRA, managed by whatever company you like.
The self-employed and others might only be able to roll over their 401(k)s into Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRAs.
In most cases, there is no penalty for keeping an old 401(k).But now I can buy ETF's, stock or mutual funds.Hence I can do whatever I want with my investments. Warning: rollover from one 401k to another may reset the clock on the "Rule of 55". If you think you may want to take early retirement, you need to understand how this works.I rolled over two 401k's into an IRA at a discount brokerage house.I did direct rollovers, so I never touched the money.Some 401(k) plans let owners take loans from the account, sometimes including the funds that were added through a rollover -- an option that isn't available if you roll over into an IRA instead.


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Casa Del Sol is located in Santo Domingo, in the city’s scenic Colonial Zone. The property has a Jacuzzi and offers free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and on-site parking.
Santo Domingo Bed and Breakfast is located 350 metres from Parque Independencia and from Santo Domingo’s historic centre. The rooms here will provide you with air conditioning and a desk.
This hotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Santo Domingo city centre. Free Wi-Fi is offered in all guest rooms.
Residencial La Fonte is located just 20 metres from the popular El Conde Street in Santo Domingo and features free Wi-Fi. It is a 25-minute drive from Playa Boca Chica Beach.
Located just 2 km from Santo Domingo’s popular Colonial Zone, Apartahotel Millenium offers an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Offering outdoor pool, Pusada Sánchez is located 400 metres from Colonial Santo Domingo and 900 metres from the seafront. Free Wi-Fi access is available and American breakfast is included.
This hotel is located near Santo Domingo City Centre and features a roof-top hot tub and free breakfast. Hotel La Morada is also only a 30-minute drive from Boca Chica Beach.
Hotel Alcaldeza is located in Santo Domingo, just 2 km from the city’s popular Colonial Zone. Free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi are available.
Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, a TV lounge and free Continental breakfast, Jardines del Teatro is located in front of Natural History Museum in Santo Domingo City Centre.
This Santo Domingo hotel is just 10 minutes’ walk from the historic Zona Colonial neighbourhood. Free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas and a flat-screen cable TV is included in all guest rooms.
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Meet Alexandra, Danny, Dean and Esha — four Aussie entrepreneurs who have pivoted their businesses to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Luxury pandemic retreats
Alexandra Ormerod is the co-founder and CEO of Luxico, a luxury home hotel service.
While the company was founded in 2013 to offer luxury travellers the option to enjoy more “home-style” accommodation over hotels, the coronavirus pandemic has seen its popularity spike, with foreign travellers spending upwards of $200,000 to self-isolate in remote Australian properties.
With the travel industry hit hardest by the coronavirus global pandemic, Ms Ormerod explained she was initially surprised to see an increase in travel to some areas of the country.
Recently diagnosed with Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency), Ms Ormerod herself is in the high-risk category for the coronavirus and has cancelled travel plans and is self-isolating in style.
She told My Business: “We had our strongest December ever, despite the bushfires, with a 34 per cent increase on the previous year.
“We’re seeing lots of Aussies choosing stay local and book coastal regions for Easter instead of heading overseas. Our bushfire-affected properties on the south coast of NSW have been the lucky beneficiaries of the increase in local travel, which is great.”
Moving primary education online
Danny Ritterman, the co-founder and CEO of education and technology solution Mappen, has also capitalised on the coronavirus, in a good way, offering free online learning support to all schools during this rough period.
With all primary school closures seemingly inevitable, according to examples from around the globe, Mappen is preparing to support primary students in isolation.
Originally building it as an online curriculum solution with lesson plans from prep to grade 6, Mr Ritterman is now preparing his business to offer adapted lessons for free to all primary schools and their students across Australia to support continued learning in the home.
For secondary students, the shift to e-learning is simple, with the NSW education system being digitised for students to attend virtual classes, but for primary school students this isn’t the case, explains Mr Ritterman.
“The majority of learning in primary school happens offline," he explained.
“We’ve developed a world-first online curriculum with class plans covering foundation to grade 6, which is currently being used by more than 350 primary schools.
“As an urgent measure, we’re partnering with our schools to see how we can adapt the lessons so students can continue their education in their homes.”
Keeping the wine flowing
From bushfires to the latest coronavirus closures, Australian wineries are feeling the heat with travel plans halted, empty cellar doors and restaurants and cancelled vineyard weddings.
Wine Depot — a cloud-based tech platform that connects wine industry stakeholders — is making same-day alcohol delivery the norm, but besides from keeping us in close reach of our favourite beverages, the CEO, Dean Taylor, has announced a cellar-door support package to ensure wineries keep trading online.
“Never before have Australian wine producers faced a challenge like this,” Mr Taylor told My Business.
“Already reeling from the impact of bushfires, smoke taint and a low-yielding vintage, almost overnight their export, trade distribution and cellar-door markets have also collapsed. For many producers, the only option they have left available is to try and maximise sales via their website, mailing list and wine clubs.”
Wine Depot is doing its part to help by providing Australian-owned and operated wineries access to a support package that can help them quickly grow their exposure to this market without having to go through a retailer.
“Our platform allows them to offer their customers a free, same-day or next-day delivery service backed by our partners Australia Post, who, as an essential service, will continue operating throughout the crisis.”
Looking after our most vulnerable
Esha Oberoi, the founder and CEO of aged and disability care provider Afea Care Services, is personally ensuring all Afea’s in-home aged and disability care clients are supplied with sufficient toilet paper and necessities, with additional health protocols being implemented to protect those in their care.
Ms Oberoi is only 36 years old and has overcome depression to build a thriving care business. Today, she is showing true leadership skills, encouraging her 550+ team to come together and support our most vulnerable.
“We have never experienced a pandemic like this. Remember that in our community, we already have people that are vulnerable,” Ms Oberoi said.
“This vulnerability only increases when we as a society choose to live in fear and choose behaviours that spread more fear.”


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When Rosalía took the stage at New York’s reopened Webster Hall for the final of two sold-out shows on Tuesday (April 30), part of the 2019 Red Bull Music Festival, it was hard to believe the Catalan singer is barely six months removed from her breakthrough project.
The artist’s Spanish-language El Mal Querer arrived last November, enveloping listeners in its mesmerizing current of classic flamenco and futuristic pop. Already a star in her native Spain, the singer earned praise from tastemakers like soon-to-be collaborator James Blake for the LP, which was nominated for five Latin Grammys. And on this occasion, each fan in the surging crowd — which included Dua Lipa and Frank Ocean (and on night one, Gigi Hadid) — seemed to know every word to every song.
That is, when they weren’t using every bit of strength in their vocal cords to scream.
The reaction took Rosalía off guard, too. “I want to say this is the second night I’m here, and you know, this isn’t normal,” the singer admitted a few songs into her set. “It’s a big honor to be here tonight, and it means a lot to me, and it means a lot to my people.”
Similar to the experience of listening to her music, Rosalía doesn’t own her space onstage so much as create a world within it. In this one, every relationship is a passionate, doomed romance and the tear-streaked heroine sported red vinyl pants, a sports bra and bedazzled acrylic nails. Emerging from the spotlight in just that, the 25-year-old kicked off her performance with a slick choreography sequence, flanked by six dancers in matching all-white outfits.
Mini dance routines were interspersed throughout the concert, during which Rosalía belted out hits like the jealous “Pienso En Tu Mirá” and Justin Timberlake-sampling “Bagdad,” holding her own through renditions of collabs “Barefoot In The Park”(sans James Blake) and “Con Altura” (sans J Balvin).
Rosalía’s two-night stand at Webster, the newly-renovated venue which Jay-Z had christened just days earlier, marked the latest of several high-profile gigs for the singer. Earlier this month, she made her Coachella debut amid a seemingly unprecedented slate of Latin acts at the festival, including Balvin, Bad Bunny and Mon Laferte. Just last week, she took the stage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards to perform “Con Altura” with Balvin. And she’ll hit the stage at Chicago’s Lollapalooza come August.
Still, gazing out into Tuesday night’s crowd, a teary-eyed Rosalía told fans: “I have never felt what I feel onstage with you.”
After closing her set with — of course — fan favorite “Malamente,” the singer was goaded back onstage by fans demanding otra track, for which she chose to cover tango great Carlos Gardel’s classic “Volver.” In a rare quiet moment, the singer dropped her fierce stare to tighten her high ponytail and flash an almost bashful smile, letting the crowd’s screams fill the silence, and reveling in it. El Mal Querer — the bad love — may be an omen, but the singer’s future is looking pretty bright.
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Seventy-year-old Juan Yanez takes the bus to and from his job as a dishwasher every day at the International Monetary Fund’s headquarters in Washington D.C., his first indoor job.
He’s worked in construction, but walked away from the industry at 65 because it was taking too great a physical toll. This is only Yanez’s third year while living in the United States that he hasn’t simultaneously worked more than one job, and he’s called the United States home for nearly 20 years.
Yanez is a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipient from El Salvador. He fled the country after the U.S.-backed civil war in which he lost his wife. His time in the United States has been “all about work,” Yanez said, and he is one of thousands of immigrants who serve as the backbone of Unite Here, a labor union spanning the United States and Canada.
As a Unite Here member, Yanez has learned to advocate for himself. Given the signs the Trump administration is moving to end TPS entirely, no matter how ill-equipped countries like Haiti are to reabsorb thousands of people—or how deeply rooted TPS recipients are in their communities—Yanez was not surprised by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s announcement today that she would not be extending TPS for El Salvador.
When Yanez spoke to Rewire, he expressed that the end of TPS for El Salvador seemed inevitable, never mind that El Salvador remains one of the deadliest countries in the world. Yanez also had questions for Rewire.
“Trump [is ending TPS because he] is a very bad man. Many people I know say he is evil incarnate and I believe he is ending TPS just because he can. Because he doesn’t like us immigrants, even though we are honest people. We are hard workers. We don’t hurt anyone, we just work every day to survive,” Yanez said. “I have worked every day in this country for 18 years, paying my taxes, paying into Social Security. Trump is taking away all we have, but this is what I want to know—this is what I want you to find out: What will happen to the benefits owed to us, the benefits we have been paying for? What happens to our money?”
Little is known about the specific demographic makeup of the nearly 200,000 TPS recipients from El Salvador, but Yanez said many of his friends are like him: elderly TPS recipients who are still working and have been paying taxes in the United States for decades. As they gear up for the possibility of mass deportations of TPS recipients, Yanez said he and his friends are having lots of conversations about being forced to return to their countries of origin, and whether or not they will be able to access the benefits owed to them.
An estimated 88 percent of TPS recipients from El Salvador are employed, according to the Journal on Migration and Human Security. In a study conducted by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) about the economic contributions of TPS recipients from Haiti, El Salvador, and Honduras, whose status will be re-evaluated in July, the organization found that targeting these populations with deportation—or forcing them to leave by ending their ability to legally work in the United States—would cost the United States greatly.
Not only would deporting all Salvadoran, Honduran, and Haitian TPS recipients cost taxpayers $3.1 billion dollars, but their absence would leave a gigantic hole in the U.S. economy. ILRC reported that ending TPS for these three countries would result in a $6.9 billion reduction to Social Security and Medicare contributions over a decade, as well as a $45.2 billion reduction in GDP over a decade. The lay-offs of the entire employed TPS population from El Salvador, Haiti, and Honduras would cost employers $967 million in turnover costs. Despite popular narratives that immigrants don’t pay taxes, but rather “drain the system,” TPS recipients and undocumented immigrants are actually keeping benefits for Americans afloat.
“My friends and I have been talking about this a lot, and we want answers. We have been paying into Social Security, paying taxes, thousands of us have been doing this. We thought this money was being stored for our future,” Yanez said. “If the president wants to send us back to El Salvador, there is nothing we can do. We have to go back, but at least they can do is give us the money back they owe us; the money we paid. These are our benefits that we worked very hard for. If they force us to leave without giving us our benefits, that’s stealing. How can they send me back to El Salvador, at this age, with nothing? How can I build another life in El Salvador with nothing, not even with what is owed to me? We will die of hunger.”
David Kallick, director of the Fiscal Policy Institute’s Immigration Research Initiative, told Rewire that the tax contributions of TPS recipients have been “the tip of the iceberg.” They have made their biggest contribution to the economy as workers, and in many instances, job creators. The Journal on Migration and Human Security reported that 11 percent of TPS recipients from El Salvador, Haiti, and Honduras are self-employed, having created jobs for themselves and others.
“As TPS ends and people are forced to leave or they are deported, accessing their benefits isn’t really straightforward. They have paid into Medicare, that they presumably will not get. When it comes to Social Security, I think it’s a very complicated question that requires individuals to consult with tax advisers and immigration attorneys,” Kallick.
Part of the problem is that figuring out if accessing benefits is feasible is complicated, even for U.S. citizens. When you add a language barrier and an increasingly complicated immigration status, it’s an overwhelming process, one that requires time and money to consult with experts. That’s time and money TPS recipients may not have, as they are forced to consider uprooting and returning to their countries of origin.
Tanya Broder, a senior staff attorney with the National Immigration Law Center, told Rewire there are a number of tools online for people like Yanez—senior citizen TPS recipients who want to know if they can access their benefits from abroad.
A good place to start is the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) guide, Your Payments While You Are Outside The United States, which is available in several different languages. Different countries have different relationships and agreements with the United States. Noncitizens who wish to access benefits while outside the United States must agree to “restricted payment conditions” and must meet “conditions for payment,” including personally appearing at a U.S. embassy or consulate once every six months and being in the United States for at least 30 days every six months, among other demanding conditions. Not only that, but beneficiaries must be able to prove they were in the United States on “the first minute of the first day of any month and stay through the last minute of the last day of that month,” according to the SSA.
Broder also recommends that TPS recipients interested in accessing benefits abroad utilize the SSA’s “Payments Abroad Screening Tool.” It provides a cursory glance as to whether a TPS recipient like Yanez would be able to access his benefits abroad.
Last week, before the decision to terminate TPS for El Salvador, Broder walked Rewire through the tool using the limited knowledge she had of Yanez. The immigration attorney was surprised to learn that Yanez may be able to access benefits, though this was contingent on two things: If he began accessing his benefits now, while still lawfully present in the United States, and if he chose to return to El Salvador, rather than be deported.
Like Kallick, Broder recommends that TPS recipients nearing retirement consult an attorney and if possible, begin accessing their Social Security benefits while still lawfully present in the United States. While every person’s circumstances are unique, it appears that those who return to El Salvador may not be able to access their benefits if they weren’t already receiving them while residing in the United States.
As for Yanez’s assertion that the Trump administration is “stealing” from TPS recipients, it’s hard to argue otherwise. The taxes and benefits into which TPS recipients have paid will likely not be accessed by many TPS recipients, a bulk of whom from El Salvador are older than 25 and have been in the United States for more than 20 years, according to the Journal on Migration and Human Security. That’s decades of taxes and Social Security contributions that will benefit U.S. citizens.
“Mr. Yanez’s statement that not allowing TPS recipients to access their benefits would be akin to ‘stealing’ makes sense to me,” Broder said. “I think that ending TPS and deporting people who have been major contributors to the economy over all these years is bad politics and bad economics. It’s unfair treatment of people who have been part of our communities for many years and in many cases, sending them back to places where their lives have been threatened and they will face many hardships. It’s a very bad idea to end TPS.”
The Salvadoran immigrants who spoke to Rewire were adamant in their desire to “educate” the public on just how much they contribute and what the United States stands to lose when they are forced to leave by the anti-immigration Trump administration.
Araceli Velasquez, a Salvadoran immigrant being targeted for deportation as she remains in sanctuary in a Denver church with her three U.S. citizen sons, told Rewire that ending TPS for her husband Jorge wouldn’t just affect her family, but rather the whole country.
“Jorge’s been working at the same place for sixteen years. A U.S. citizen is not going to come work this job the way Jorge has for sixteen years. The work we do as immigrants coming here to build new life, is not same kind of work citizens engage in. Ending TPS will not just affect us and and our community; it will affect the entire country and destabilize the economy and hurt businesses,” Araceli said.
This was echoed by Jorge, who said many TPS recipients he knows have worked the same job for decades and even their employers seemed unaware of the ramifications of Trump’s DHS ending the humanitarian program.
“If I don’t have TPS, I no longer have my work permit. When I told my boss what was going on [with TPS], he was shocked. He said, ‘First your wife, and now you?’ He was surprised how this all happened so quickly. He wanted to help, he wanted to know what he could do to help me stay—if he could write a letter or something like that,” Jorge said. “If there are immigrants in your life, in your community, they could be next. I hope people understand the people you call employees, friends, they could be next and I hope this motivates them to take action, to call their senators, to ask for a path to residency for all of us,” Jorge said.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article incorrectly suggested that SSA appeared to have changed its screening tool in anticipation of TPS ending for Salvadorans.

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Spirit Of Place
Spirit of Place is the work of editor Gaymon Bennett, NNU Professor of English, Emeritus and Paul Kinsman, NNU Professor of Art. This remarkable book is a visual and anecdotal snapshot of the unique people and events from across the years; all of which have come to make NNU what it is. The work is organized around eight themes: Community, Sacrifice, Life, Learning, Love, Laughter, People, Transformation. It’s a joy to page through, remember and give thanks.
Seeking First The Kingdom: A Centennial History
Author Richard Etulain has written a historical narrative on the occasion of Northwest Nazarene University’s Centennial. In this work Dr. Etulain has marked the milestones in a one hundred year journey, highlighted the heroes and remembered the faithful. His skill as a well-written historian of the American West, coupled with the fact that he writes of his alma mater, make for interesting reading, filled with a sense of context, insight and wit. Design by Paul Kinsman.
Purchase the Set
A packaged set of “Spirit Of Place” and “Seeking First The Kingdom” is available for purchase through the NNU Bookstore online.


Germany and Switzerland have signed a controversial deal that would tax money held by German citizens in secret Swiss bank accounts. From 2013, the deal could reap more than 50 billion euros in tax revenues.
Germany's opposition says the new deal doesn't go far enough
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble formally signed an agreement with his Swiss counterpart on Wednesday to end a long-standing dispute over tax evasion.
Due to come into force in 2013, the accord will see German citizens taxed 26.4 percent on assets hidden in secret Swiss accounts.
In addition, Germans who have been avoiding tax by holding assets in Switzerland from 2000 onwards will have to pay a retrospective rate of between 19 and 34 percent, depending on the size of their holdings and how long the cash has been in a Swiss bank.
If the deal receives approval in both parliaments it could reap more than 50 billion euros in tax revenues and snare up to 1,000 tax cheats over two years. The Swiss banks will, however, be permitted to keep the names of their German clients private.
Schäuble said he was glad to have resolved "a problem that has been open for years" and had been a source of dispute between the two countries. Swiss Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said the deal was "a remarkable result."
"This agreement is in the interest of both states. It will return to Germany the tax money it is entitled to, and on the other hand it will make it possible for Switzerland to protect privacy," she said.
When the deal comes into force, Swiss banks will pay an upfront guarantee of 2 billion francs (1.64 billion euros/$2.24 billion) to Germany's tax authorities.
As an incentive in Switzerland to pressure clients to declare their assets, banks will only be reimbursed once Berlin has received the tax payments.
Germany's main opposition, the Social Democrats, have criticized the deal, arguing it lets large-scale, long-term tax evaders escape without punishment.
Nevertheless, Schäuble said he was confident the deal would pass through both houses of parliament, adding he could answer any objections and questions "satisfactorily and convincingly."
The German media has claimed that between 130 billion and 180 billion euros in German assets are hidden in Swiss bank accounts.
Author: Charlotte Chelsom-Pill (AP, AFP)
Editor: Martin Kuebler


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Newtown’s New Theatre will return to the stage on November 23 with the Australian premiere of a stage adaptation of Bryony Lavery’s book The Lovely Bones.
Award-winning British playwright Bryony Lavery has taken Sebold’s beautiful novel and created a visceral performance text, both sparse and dense, that also surprises with its humour and verve.
New Theatre will be operating at 75% capacity with mandatory mask wearing, QR code check-in & vaccination checks.
Factory Theatre: Sydney Comedy Festival – Sam Wade’s Mind Cave
After moths locked away at home we could all se a good laugh. Luckily the timing of theatres reopening just so happens to coincide with the annual Sydney Comedy Festival.
Marrickville’s Factory Theatre will play host to range of fantastic evening of comedy. We here at the Inner West Independent have one show in particular that we highly recommend though, Sam Wade’s Mind Cave on Nov 4 & 6.
After a sold-out Sydney Comedy Festival debut last year, Sam now invites you to join him on journey as he attempts to survive a covid haircut and become a self-actualised aquatic messiah.
Flight Path Theatre: My Naughty Dad
Returning to the stage on Nov 12-13, Lily Starr’s brand new show My Naughty Dad is an enlightening and heartwarming show highlights the importance family and friends when life throws unexpected adversity at you.
The Red Rattler: Gemini Rising – Halloween Demons
Celebrating Halloween on Nov 5 when The Red Rattler plays host to Halloween Demons,a cabaret showcase of queer talent of the macabre nature.
Enmore Theatre: James Reyne – Boys Light Up 40
On Nov 27 head on down to the Enmore Theatre to commemorate one of Australian Crawl’s most loved songs when The Boys Light Up turns 41. To celebrate the occasion James Reyne will take to the stage to pay homage to this enduring tune.
Old 505 Theatre: Greg Coffin Trio
Perhaps you’d like to mark the return to stages with something a little more classy and classical. If so then the Old 505 Theatre has just the show for you on Nov 6.
Exquisite contemporary Jazz pianist Greg Coffin and his trio have made a name for themselves creating sublime original music for the last decade.