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Design on Protecting Your Business:
With their monosyllabic response of computer says 'no' extended to now include the likes of 'outside criteria' or 'it doesn't sit comfortably with us', smaller enterprise's expectations of the high street banks continue to consistently fall short because those lender type expectations are nigh on impossible to meet.
Apparently there were some £1.5bn of government backed NLGS (National Loan Guarantee Scheme) bonds at Barclays and RBS, £1Bn at Lloyds, and Santander had £500m, to be made available to the smaller business. Provisos, such as having 'a group turnover of up to 50 million' and making a 'material contribution to the UK economy', didn't include (probably because if you're able to do it it's likely there'd be a direct invite to participate rather than having to put in a request) that your business has an ability to withstand extreme stress testing. But, as the scheme has in effect been sidelined in favour of FLS (Funding for Lending Scheme), those same banks will now be enabled to pass on lending to businesses in need, with the proviso of bolstering lending with no obligation to pass on any discounts (as per NGLS).
Confused? Don't be – basically nothing has changed, the banks need guaranteed safe returns, therefore high rates are a function embedded into their loans. The smaller businesses will still have the stress tests and homebuyers will likely still need mainly 40% deposits as they sift through the swamp of deals that come out… and then begin the long wait for processing.
Lenders are tied to the qualifying elements of the scheme – and high rates are how the banks view risks-of-return rather than the cost of funding – they're looking to protecting themselves and their profits…. something, all too often, some smaller businesses don't prioritise: the protection of themselves, leaving the business vulnerable and profits exposed.
Just as it's going to be difficult to prove a bank's Libor actions specific damage to someone, it's often not easy to convince the long-term damage of some finance vehicles – you know it's there, you know it's not going to have a good outcome…. but for those looking for the short-term bottom line, like puppies chasing a stick, they won't ever look beyond the immediate gain…. and won't let go of an idea.
Access to funding has always been a struggle for some business dealings and will continue to be so; add to that, knowing that even before you apply you're going to get turned down it, becomes even more impeding – there is no sentiment between a bank and a business; when a business is deserving of finance, there are options for lending and cash flow from alternative and non-high street names before, during or after any government schemes.
Overlooking the best solution with a positive approach for a business environment's long-term benefit is ineffective financial management and a lost opportunity for the redress of power – something the banks wouldn't do to themselves. The rigging of Libor rates and the threat of financial meltdown might seem ivory towers away from a small business's operations, indeed before the problems hit the headlines, Libor, for many businesses, didn't relate; uncorrelated to their financial structure it was relevant to the 'too big to fail' British bank: their businesses wouldn't feel the effects of the behaviour and attitudes amongst the bankers beyond the bank manager's desk. The notion of recognising the need for appropriate finance and how it is put to use has yet to be learnt by some of our banks but financial management in the smaller business doesn't have to wait for them to catch up. Placing the appropriate types of financial management for the size of the business, the business sector, with gaps identified, is the financial core – the underpinning and foundation to a business, to make it strong enough in the future to withstand any mismanagement decisions being made now.
Owner managers, co-ordinating the running of a smaller enterprise are capable of managing money when the blueprint or infrastructure of the business is in place – by working from the inside out, from the bottom to the top, the business becomes complete and is in the right order – (exactly what lenders look for when measuring a business's ability) – Unnecessarily reforming the structure is as destabilising as decorating before the plaster is dry…. ask any bank.
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About The Author - Mike has been doing this for twenty years; this current recession isn't the first he's worked through with businesses - His clients are mostly UK based. As well as fresh coffee, movies with good soundtracks, Sunday lunches – especially with his family – two wheels (and four) and using maps to get to the hidden gems of Norfolk, he takes great pride in building bridges for business owners and takes them across the gaps, to access finance and funding. He doesn't `Do' egos, irresponsibility or weak tea.
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By Step-Up Finance 03 Aug 2012
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Desistance from Crime: A Review and Ideas for Moving Forward
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The study of desistance, the process by which individuals stop offending, is a dynamic field of interest to both academics and policymakers. This chapter reviews the existing theoretical thinking about desistance, and presents a new perspective on the role of identity change in desistance. We begin by verifying empirically that there are in fact people who offend throughout their life-course, and that desistance is not "normative." In a departure from usual practice, we discuss these models within the framework of formal time series processes. We then present an argument for why identity change is the most promising theoretical direction for criminologists interested in desistance. Finally, we present long-term hazard models as a "new" approach for studying desistance. We close with a challenge to the field to think not just about ways to cause desistance, but also about ways to identify offenders who are in fact at low risk of reoffending (i.e., people who have desisted).
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- Title
- Desistance from Crime: A Review and Ideas for Moving Forward
- Book Title
- Handbook of Life-Course Criminology
- Book Subtitle
- Emerging Trends and Directions for Future Research
- Pages
- pp 213-231
- Copyright
- 2013
- 10.1007/978-1-4614-5113-6_13
- Print ISBN
- 978-1-4614-5112-9
- Online ISBN
- 978-1-4614-5113-6
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Copyright Holder
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- Keywords
- Desistance
- Identity
- Hazard
- Life-course persistent
- Life course
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- Chris L. Gibson (ID1)
- Marvin D. Krohn (ID2)
- Editor Affiliations
- ID1. , Department of Criminology, University of Florida
- ID2. Dept. Sociology, University of Florida
- Authors
- Shawn D. Bushway (00131)
- Raymond Paternoster (00132)
- Author Affiliations
- 00131. School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12222, USA
- 00132. Institute of Criminal Justice & Criminology, University of Maryland, 2220 Lefrak Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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Book your room at Hotel Pennington by Rhombus
Superior Queen RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Deluxe RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Premium RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Executive RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Studio SuiteMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Superior Single RoomMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Deluxe Single RoomMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Premium Single RoomMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Executive Single RoomMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Studio Single SuiteMax Occupancy: 1 guest
4-star hotel in Hong Kong (Causeway Bay) near Times Square Shopping Mall
With a stay at Hotel Pennington by Rhombus in Hong Kong (Causeway Bay), you'll be minutes from Lee Gardens and Times Square Shopping Mall.
This 4-star hotel is close to Happy Valley Race Course and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and shopping on site.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
At your hotel
At your hotel
Hotel Pennington by Rhombus features a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This Hong Kong hotel also offers limo/town car service, shopping on site, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Hotel Pennington by Rhombus is a smoke-free property.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 79
- Number of floors - 24
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Airport transportation
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Terrace
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
In your room
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Rainfall showerhead
- In-room safe
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Down comforter
- Pillow menu
- Massages
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
The fine print for Hotel Pennington by Rhombus
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Guests planning to check in with a pet must book a second room for the pet to stay in. The pet's health certificate should be provided in advance. Guests must also contact the hotel directly after booking to make arrangements for the pet's stay, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
Your pets
Pets allowed, Only dogs and cats are allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 2, Pet maximum weight in kg is 11.34, Pet maximum weight in lb is 25
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Airport shuttle fee: HKD 150 per person (one way)
- Pet fees vary based on length of stay
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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I have noticed atheists coming out in support of homosexuals. Do some feel that supporting homosexuality is a necessary part of atheism ? Or, do they support homosexuality simply because religion opposes it? What is the attitude of atheists in general to homosexuality? Where homosexuality deserves support and where it should not be supported?
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We stayed here last year for May half term for 1 week. We are a family with 2 boys who were 4 and 7 at the time. We travelled with Canvas who we have holidayed with before.
The positives -
This is a well kept and pretty site, with well tended flower borders. The mini golf area especially is very green and tropical looking. There is an impressive pool, with 3 separate areas, 2 for children. You can also use the camp site's pool across the road which is great for variety. Canvas runs a 'Family Extra' animation scheme, which means you have better free activities than at most sites. We tried the water walking which involved stepping inside an oversize beach ball and being pushed out on the pool - very funny! They also have the usual children's clubs with arts and crafts etc. The best activity was the archery, which has separate sessions for children and adults every day. It was run by a really sweet instructor who was great with children. My oldest son loved this - pls note this is for age 6+ for obvious reasons.The site runs excursions but as we were slightly early season there were not many on at the time.
The Canvas 2 berth cabin was well appointed and pretty much what we were expecting having stayed with Canvas before. There was a gas BBQ next to the cabin, and while the on-site shop was OK, 4 mins drive away was an amazing Carrefour, the best stocked supermarket you could find anywhere. Don't buy any towels, flippers, beach toys from the site - go to Carrefour.
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The weather in early June was very mixed - sunny when we arrived and cold and raining by the end of the week. Apparently it gets very hot later in the season but be warned, if you come for Whitsun half term the weather may be much cooler than you would expect, as this type of weather was typical for the area. We also found that there was not much to do on-site if it wasn't sunny (mini golf again anybody?). We were also disappointed with the local town. We took the mini-train from outside the campsite and after what was a 20 minute journey we were deposited at the beachfront. It was very tacky and had no seaside charm at all and was full of kebab shops, the mini train driver laughed when he collected us for the return journey a full 30 minutes after he had dropped us off! Neither the weather nor the seaside resort were the responsibility of La Sirene, however the on-site restaurant was. The food was fine as long as you like everything 'with chips'. You could even find kebabs. Again. No good French food I am afraid, just badly done fast food.
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Walls are dark green. Who paints a basement dark? Especially in Alaska, where long winters are dark. Need ideas for colors . I hate the granite, but not in the budget to change now. We will only be here 5 years. Attached bath has nice tile, but need to repaint.
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The paint does not look dark in the first photo but I definitely see the darkness in the second and third photo. I would change the paint, but I think the kitchen is adorable and would be happy to be a guest.
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The Cabinet War Rooms in Central London provided a fitting backdrop for youth academy directors and Barclays Under-21 Premier League coaches who attended the first Leadership Journey event of 2013.
Deep underground in the bunker used during the Second World War by Prime Minister Winston Churchill when guiding the country out of its darkest hour, the coaches responsible for leading the next generation of home-grown footballers gathered to receive some words of wisdom from a series of leaders.
"When everything becomes more complicated and running much faster, you need a core belief system to use as a touchstone"
Richard Scudamore
The key focus of the event was to help those responsible for moulding the game's future to develop their own ideas about how to guide their talent the performance pathway: the step-by-step route established by the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) to turn young talent into Barclays Premier League players.
As mentor and performance analyst to world-class athletes and Premier League players, Mike Griffiths gave an invaluable insight into the mindset of the elite sportsperson, beginning his presentation by emphasising the potential than can be untapped by optimising "the most powerful piece of equipment on the planet", the brain.
"A British neurophysicist worked out that if you were to replicate the human brain, you'd need 10 billion circuits," said Griffiths. "That's 10 million, million circuits. He also calculated that you'd need 1.5m cubic feet plus several million more to house the wiring in one brain.
"Then having built it you'd need one billion watts to power it. And we take it for granted. It's just there. But it's the most powerful piece of equipment in the planet, and there's no manual."
Griffiths described the traits of a world-class athlete, listing the qualities common to them all: obsessiveness, total commitment, intensity; persistence; diligence; focus, fearlessness, conviction; readiness to work outside their comfort zones.
He added that the very same mental attributes would be required of those youth players hoping to make it in the game today, but Griffiths' key message was to underline that by coaches instilling the right positive messages in players at a young enough age, the conversion rate from potentially good to successful world-class players will "go through the roof". In other words, he is certain that the performance pathway can deliver.
"If the parents are not tuned in by their kids' coaches, they will unwittingly undermine them"
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"I cannot emphasise enough that the power of this thing on your shoulders is huge and 98% of the population underestimate what they're capable of and increase the degree of difficulty in what they're doing," he said.
Griffiths warned that one reason that aspiring sportsmen fail to make the grade is the negative influence of those closest to them. "Parents are empowering these kids with positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement," he said. "If the parents are not tuned in by their kids' coaches, they will unwittingly undermine them.
"Academies need to engage with the parents on this kind of level. How do we want to programme this computer that we've got on our premises that's eight years old?'"
Griffiths went on to explain in detail the difference between the conscious and the subconscious and how the programming of the latter with the right messages is the secret to achieving success; a positive message is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
The Premier League's Chief Executive Richard Scudamore, who was interviewed by radio presenter Mark Saggers, also gave his thoughts on effective leadership. Scudamore highlighted the importance of establishing a value system, formulating a plan to make that system work and achieving the set goals through effective communication, firm decision-making and hard work.
"When everything becomes more complicated and is running at a much faster speed, there must be a core belief system to use as a touchstone to refer to," he said. "In the Premier League for the last nine years whenever anyone joins the company the first thing they see is the virtuous-circle model.
"The model says: 1) Put on the best possible show – by using the top talent we can attract from around the world – in full stadia; 2) generate maximum interest – that can mean commercial interest, public interest, political space; 3) convert that into commercial success, soft power and political influence; and 4) distribute revenues equitably, use power and influence responsibly, balance commercial success with corporate social responsibility and redistribute that money, influence and soft power responsibly to put on a better show.
"That's what most Premier League clubs do, they reinvest back in new talent so they can put on a better show and keep the grounds full. There is no idea in any of our management meetings that we don't set against our virtuous circle and ask where it fits within that model; if it doesn't fit, we probably reject it.
"Our youth coaches need to have the confidence to stick with what they know is right, stick to their value systems and plans and over time let the world find out that what's been going on behind the scenes has been good."
Scudamore conceded that the Premier League's academy directors and coaches are faced with a daunting task in increasing world-class players produced in English football, but stressed its importance to safeguard the future of the game.
"Youth coaches must have the confidence to stick with what they know is right"
Richard Scudamore
"The Premier League has become global, and the gauntlet is down to produce globally qualified talent," he said. "I don't underestimate the challenge: this is the toughest thing in the world. But it's essential; we have to do it. When I talk to clubs at the most senior level they want this to work, they want local homegrown talent to come through and it's with a heavy heart that they buy rather than promote their own.
"The performance pathway is vital. At present [the number of homegrown players] is not the same as the Bundesliga or La Liga but the trend is starting; we're not at the bottom of the tick any more, we're on our way and the numbers are on the up: If you guys can shine up a few gems that will be a hugely positive step."
In many respects Scudamore and Griffiths had the same thoughts about leadership: Implement a core belief system, carry out the strategy through effective communication, have the drive, application and commitment to reach your goal.
As Griffiths said: "If you were going to climb Everest, would you want to attempt the journey with someone who wasn't bothered? Your organisation's like that; you're the leader, you're setting the pace. If you have a world-class approach then you've got a chance of creating world-class talent."


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Angels right-fielder Torii Hunter got this ball rolling – and beeping.
A few weeks ago, Hunter went on a field trip to visit three Laguna Beach schools – El Morro Elementary, Top of the World Elementary and Thurston Middle School – to talk about the importance of education and hard work and promote Laguna Beach Family Night at Angel Stadium on Friday (May 4).
Click here to go to a slide show of Hunter's April 18 visit to Laguna schools.
While leaving Top of the World Elementary, he met a 7-year-old Lily Gabora, who is visually impaired and uses a beeping baseball – it's actually about twice the size of a softball – to play an adaptive game of baseball.
The ball emits a beep as it moves, alerting players of its location.
Lily, an Angels fan, was so happy to meet an Angel and get his autograph that she couldn't stop talking about it.
Her mother, Kristine, reached out to say thanks to the Angels through Angels president and Laguna Beach resident John Carpino, who had the rest of the Angels sign the beeping baseball in the clubhouse before Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins.
"It's a priceless memento," Kristine Gabora said of the souvenir from her daughter's unforgettable day.
Hunter saw the ball in the clubhouse and said, "Yeah, I remember that young girl. She was very sweet."
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Westerville Veterinarians
We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.
Dr. Rebecca ClementzMedical Director
Veterinary School: Ohio State University
Dr. Rebecca Clementz joined our VCA family this past September 2010. Dr. Clementz graduated in 2005 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She did her undergraduate work in biology ...
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Therese CurryAssociate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Ohio State University
Graduate School: OSU
Dr. Therese Curry is the newest member of our VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital team joining us during the summer of 2013. Dr. Curry grew up in Columbus and attended the Ohio State University...
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