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April 24, 2017
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Eurozone faces close call on interest rates
By David Mchugh, AP Friday, February 7, 2014, 12:01 am TWN
FRANKFURT, Germany -- The European Central Bank is weighing conflicting signals from the economy as it considers whether to cut interest rates again for the 18-country euro bloc.
The bank's 24-member governing council meets Thursday in Frankfurt, Germany. A number of economists think it will hold off cutting rates or taking other measures that might stimulate the economy, which is growing more slowly than people would like.
A few economists, however, think the ECB will cut its benchmark rate from its record low of 0.25 percent, probably to 0.1 percent.
The benchmark rate is what the ECB charges banks for loans — and so influences the cost of credit. Cutting it in theory makes it easier for people to buy new homes and for businesses to borrow and expand production.
However rates are already very low and lending remains weak. So the ECB could also take other actions include offering cheap loans to banks. That would likewise tend to push down the cost of short-term credit in the market. It's also on paper possible for the ECB to buy bonds to pump newly created money into the economy, as the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Bank of Japan have done — but less likely.
Here are key aspects of the economy the ECB will consider:
1. Thumbs Up
Some surveys suggest that the economy — which grew only 0.1 percent in the third quarter — remains on track for a steady, if unremarkable, recovery. In particular, a survey of the services and manufacturing sectors across the eurozone indicates economic activity is increasing. Spain, which is just emerging from a debt crisis and recession, saw the results of its survey hit a 78-month high.
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Other readings are more ominous. That includes a low inflation rate, which fell to only 0.7 percent in January. The drop in inflation has fueled concern about deflation — a downward price spiral that chokes off investment and growth.
Additionally, retail sales are weak, suffering their biggest drop in over two and a half years in the crucial shopping month of December.
Lending to businesses and consumers, meanwhile, remains weak. A yearlong ECB check of the finances of major eurozone banks should weed out the weaker lenders and force them to fix their balance sheets. That would help shake up banks so that they can offer more loans. In the short run, however, that could constrict credit as banks try to burnish their finances by holding more reserves and taking fewer risks.
Told You So — Again?
Predicting a cut is Richard Barwell at Royal Bank of Scotland, one of the very few analysts who foresaw that the ECB would cut the benchmark by a quarter percentage point in November.
The low inflation number "does not force the council's hand," he wrote in a note to investors, "but on balance we think that a rate cut is the brave thing to do and the right thing to do and that is what we expect the council to do."
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2:23 am: come sit on my lap i have a stick that'll keep you in place
Did u know that at any givin time there r 46,948,952 drunk people in the world? Were not alone
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he smelled like pickles and burnt hair.
well, there's that.
what if every blade of grass was a penis?
25 Facts Men Don't Know About Women Until They Live Together
i think i would be more confident if i were chinese.
I wish there was a facebook app that filtered my notifications to show only the ones having to do with people who'll fuck me.
Would it be inappropriate to do lines in front of the cable guy?
Dude, I couldn't come. She sounded like a goddamn dying walrus.
I mean its not the first time I passed out drunk at barnes and noble.
These 19 People Imagine Others When Banging Their SO
Should we discuss the rug burns on my back or just save that for a separate conversation
I've only been home four days and my parents' cleaning lady already wrote down the number to AA and told me she's praying for me.
he's measuring my pool to see how much jello powder he needs. He got paid today.
I'm really sorry I gave you road head last night and made you drive over and break the sprinkler system.
You did that scary laugh you always do when you're blacking out except she's never heard it before and though you were choking and screamed at all of us when we didn't call an ambulance
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District of Torts - Injury Cases
Other Personal Injury Cases, Dockets and Filings
Cases filed
Cases 1 - 10 of 1,064
Woods et al v. Killeen Hotel Owner, LP et al
as 1:2017cv00380
Defendant: Killeen Hotel Owner, LP, MH Partners, LLC
Plaintiff: Charles Woods, Janis Woods
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal Injury
Romero v. Drury Hotels Company, LLC
as 5:2017cv00363
Defendant: Drury Hotels Company, LLC
Plaintiff: Noelia Romero
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Petition for Removal
Hernandez v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al
as 3:2017cv00123
Defendant: Blanca S. Briones, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, jeanette clack
Plaintiff: Gabriel Hernandez
Cause Of Action: Federal Tort Claims Act
Casas v. R & L Carriers, Inc.
as 3:2017cv00122
Plaintiff: Roberto Casas
Defendant: R & L Carriers, Inc.
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Personal Injury
Rodriguez v. Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC et al
as 5:2017cv00359
Defendant: Mark Massa, Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC
Plaintiff: Odilia Rodriguez
Cause Of Action: Diversity-(Citizenship)
Phillips v. Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.L.C. et al
as 5:2017cv00357
Plaintiff: Louis B. Phillips
Defendant: Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.L.C.
Cause Of Action: Diversity-(Citizenship)
Guerrero et al v. United States Of America et al
as 3:2017cv00115
Plaintiff: Imelda Diaz, Jane Doe, John Doe and others
Defendant: Secretary of the Army, United States Of America
Cause Of Action: Wrongful Death
Guerrero v. United States of America
as 5:2017cv00345
Plaintiff: Armandina Guerrero
Defendant: United States of America
Cause Of Action: Federal Tort Claims Act
Medina v. Sierra Industries, L.L.C.
as 5:2017cv00333
Plaintiff: Frank C Medina
Defendant: Sierra Industries, L.L.C.
Cause Of Action: Petition for Removal- Personal Injury
Maes v. Lowe's Home Centers LLC
as 3:2017cv00107
Defendant: Lowe's Home Centers LLC
Plaintiff: Vincent L. Maes
Cause Of Action: Diversity-Petition for Removal
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Writers of the stunning Long Distance Trip, more colossal stoner rock lays over you.
Marc De Pape - The Chime
An environmental 'meter' that translates local acoustic and kinetic data into lush musical compositions, using the physical space as a generative score.
Adrift For Days - As The Minutes Pass
Slow, psychedelic doom metal. A B-side from their latest album.
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Bismuth/Undersmile - Split
A split between Bismuth and Undersmile - Britain's best drone/funeral/sludge-doom bands - have released an EP to eat your heart out with.
A particularly good folk album from Slovenia. Excellent stuff.
Elu Of The Nine - ...Maurerische Trauermusik...
Droning funeral doom/noise doom Elu Of The Nine have released their second album; clocking in at two hours long. One track split in two.
The Infinite Three - Medium Term Strategy
Slightly noisy, droning experimental rock that brings in elements from stoner rock and industrial rock.
Low - Just Like Christmas
So this seems appropriate for this time of year...
Behind Sapphire - Jailbirds
More slightly unconventional pop with their classic pushes into other areas, and even a retake of an earlier track of theirs. Excellent vocals as per usual from the man with a voice of velvet.
Lizzard Wizzard
Repetitive doom that's muddy as fuck. Riffs galore amidst slower looming sections. And a hell of a vocalist, to boot!
Gnaw - Horrible Chamber
From members of Khanate, Gnaw releases a new album of noisy industrial doom.
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Das Kapital - Grecia
Prog rock with heavy electronic elements and slow beats. Spoken word, to boot.
Mr. Z - επανάληψη
Hip-hop/funk/psych rock. Some sampling of vocals too. Difficult to describe, but rather good.
The Exploration - Basement Demo
Alt. rock/midwestern emo with spoken vocals. Not hugely original but interesting stuff and rather fun.
Hibernal - The Machine
Prog rock with spoken word interludes to form a progressive storyline told as part audiobook part album, and often inbetween. Not sure if it works.
Death Grips - Government Plates
Deathdealer. - Soulstealer.
Dual vocals coming from a bass and drum duo. Heavy as shit.
Native Wildlife - A Simple Life, A Quiet Mind
Post-hardcore slightly reminiscent of La Dispute. Quite dissonant at times.
Seaven Teares - Them Bones (Alice In Chains cover)
Experimental rock with a chant element. Excellent stuff.
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Ackryte - Shades
Jazz-hop. Like a dreamy FlyLo.
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Crywank - Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid
Crywank is fairly self-descriptive anti-folk/folk punk. Earlier albums were pretty good. You'll crank till you crymax.
Kaninchen - Broke Up
Conceptual spoken world EP over indie folk on a nylon stringer. Good stuff - two vocalists.
Houses And Homes - Summer
Incredibly pretty indie folk that sounds like the artwork. His voice is amazing, too.
Gross - Demo
Aggro hardcore punk/powerviolence. Angry shit.
Basilisk - Immortality - Divinity
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Bix - The North
Very bass-heavy, electronic, instrumental hip hop. Catchy at times, experimental at times.
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Earthenwomb - Vomir / Earthenwomb
Have some HNW. Earthernwomb side only. Good shit.
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Own Road/Urr split
Just got this in an Urr bundle. Own Road play otherworldy folk on this. Urr play looming drone doom. Urr have been a favourite of mine for quite some time, and this doesn't disappoint.
Posted by Cal on 11/01/2013 No comments:
Maestus - Scarlet Lakes
Atmospheric Sludge/Black Metal with some funeral doom here and there. Pessimistic and slow guitar passages which seem to go on forever.
Couleur Dauphin - Un Dauphin Dans Une Tasse
It opens with pretty folk, and then proceeds to jump between genres with repetitve loops and odd sampling.
Locktender - Kafka
Very atmospheric screamo meets post rock. Early releases are more hardcore oriented but this is, despite being a little formulaic at times, interesting!
Waves Crashing Piano Chords
Absolutely blistering harsh noise/power electronics. A favourite.
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Alpha Male Tea Party - Real Ale and Model Rail: The Lonely Man's Guide to Not Committing Suicide
Think a heavier, sludgier ASIWYFA but more mathy. Reminds me of Exemption. Very upbeat, major music.
Kinder - Kinder
Post rock with a strong electronic element. Something about this sets it apart from most stuff I hear. Predictable, but done well.
Burden - Homage To The Tube
So yeah, spamming my project once more because this isn't in the archives and I just spammed flyers for the site at a show I went to. I set three tube amps up with guitars tuned to D5 on stands, and let them feed back on each other, occasionally hitting them with drum sticks and stuff.
Posted by Cal on 10/17/2013 No comments:
Eldest Child - Live Demo 1
Noise. Very enjoyable. Lots of changes, volume swells, and grating timbres.
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Kajkyt - II
Describing this isn't the easiest of tasks but in the name of hooking someone while not completely removing any notions of negative qualities the album may hold, this is what would happen if someone wanted to make industrial rock but got caught on one of C93's thorns as they ran hopefully towards Trent Reznor. Opening, a chorus of overtone vocals with just the right amount of reverb: crashing into a droning industrial mess. What sounds like distorted screaming plays over a repeated distorted bass and drums that, well, aren't distorted. As the cover and my blithering suggests, vocals are a huge part of this. I'm reminded of heavier Nine Inch Nails-style dynamics, changes but with smoother, more open, airy vocals. And these give way to manipulated static between each section. Following tracks stay to this theme and give good seven-minute long vocal dirges to wailing guitars and deep, repetitive bass progressions; all over a slow and rather disjointed drum beat. As much as it works, these beats stand out as they would in more typically electronic genres rather than as they might in a dark ambient/drone metal setting, and as such there is a constant - to use the language of a tosspot - contradistinction between the two; something relatively free and balanced moving with the rigidity and more expressed dynamics of the drums. While feedback will stay relatively constant, bass "drum" hits push through with a pulse and almost sound like a sort of punctuation. It allows for a contrast between programmed drums and more natural rock instrument stylings, while also holding the always loose, slow minimal feeling that the other instruments have down. I enjoy this. It's very careful, very precise. Yet it still maintains the balance between something spacious which immerses you, and the punching beats which constantly push you around. It's very noisy in the sense that it won't let me settle, and keeps moving me from one area of musical comfort into another, leaving me feeling a little left in the middle. But I cannot, no matter how much I try, stop hearing the NIN influence. Granted, it's not the only industrial influenced rock act in existence, but as the most prominent one, I keep hearing it, and it's spoiling it for me because at times it feels too close to that; the less aggressive downtempo aspects of the verses Reznor favours played across an entire track.
So, naturally, as I listen on, the next song consists of chimes and booming drums being played seemingly randomly before large gaps of silence bridging low, ominous vocals; a single word between each pause. Before returning to a more structured sound of the former. The influence from Eastern traditional chant is huge, and couldn't sound better. What may feel like a bridge between the slower openers and the more upbeat track that follows is probably more important than both of those. Come to think of it, it reminds me of LDRTFS' Seismik Electrik Magick where they suddenly go all trip-hoppy. But, as I said, Kajkyt then goes FULL REZNOR on me and it's all very underwhelming. Not a copy, by any means, but the grooving guitars have the same sort of phrasing, the more uptempo drums having the same sort of production on them. He seems to favour a slight bridge of acapella singing but by then it's all a bit late and snore. I'd rather not talk about the last two tracks because the basslines alone completely ruined any hope of them having anything worth saying about them. It's a mixed bag. Go in wanting industrial rock with an experimental edge, and you'll be pretty pleased, bar a couple of tracks. Go in wanting what I was wanting, and you'll get something bottom heavy. And not the sort of bottom heavy that makes the rockin' world go round.
Uboa - Jouissance
One of the best drone/atmodoom (is that even a thing?) artists on Bandcamp has just released a follow up release. 2010's Sometimes Light was an exceptional album and a highlight of the year, so this should please. I know I'm looking forward to hearing it....
Cloudkicker - Subsume
Cloudkicker (Ben Sharp) makes a triumphant return with Subsume. Consisting of four tracks, all but one clocking in at over 8 minutes, the album ebbs and flows with all of the intensity and beauty one has come to expect from a Cloudkicker record. Functioning as a conglomerate of Fade's alt-rocking fancy and Cloudkicker's formative work in above-par progressive metal, Subsume is easily one the most challenging albums he's recorded to date. The songs (each with appropriately long post rock names) are complex in both their sonic ferocity and melodic finesse. There is no shortage of amazing riffs on this record and the time signatures on a couple of tracks will knock your block off. Additionally, Sharp's use of the Superior Drummer program is as technically amazing as usual, though I feel Fade exhibited perhaps his most inventive and alluring beats to date.
Long story short, there is no reason you should not listen to this record at least a few times all the way through. By then if you still have not found anything to love then I wish you good luck...
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Filthy Turd/Cum Function - Split
The usual over-exaggerated sound filth. Good stuff.
Queen Elephantine - Yatra
Slow, droning psychedelic rock. Some doom at times, too, depending on the album.
Florian Wahl - Naked Souls
Dreamy, slightly hip-hoppy, piano driven, and beautiful winding vocals. And Star Wars samples.
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Cold Spring Records £5 Meltdown
If you're looking for fairly cheap experimental music, this is a good place to look.
Stefanus Strom - This Is iii!
Noise with field recordings. Good stuff.
Shit Triplets - Demo
Shameless self-promotion of me and my friends' demo. Lo-fi post-punky noise rock kinda stuff?
Posted by Veggie on 9/09/2013 No comments:
NEW RELEASE: The Speed Of Sound In Seawater - First Contact
Math rock with a huge tinge of pop. Twinkly and friendly. These guys have been consistently enjoyable with earlier works and this has, though a smoother sound, a good one.
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Pryapisme - Hyperblast Super Collider
I'll start by saying this was supposed to be reviewed a LONG time ago, but personal issues, forgetfulness and many an other excuse got in the way.
I was somewhat ambivalent towards this release when the video promoting it was meme-ridden irritation. However, seeing as less serious experimental metal is very much the wild card of quality and overall influence, I thought I'd give it a go. It's essentially a mix of "Nintendocore" with different approaches to metal, but mostly progressive metal. From the word go, the album is throwing styles out left and right with varying success (it begins with a hardstyle-esqe beat of all things!). For all intensive purposes, I should loathe this. The effects are obnoxious; the changes unsubtle and jarring. But I am quite liking it. It has some moments I'd be glad without hearing ever again, but from a piano melody overlaid with a synth, a house beat or a tremolo riff, it seems to work in what is the loosest sense of the word. Reminiscent of artists such as Unexpect, Koenjihyakkei, and HORSE the band, cheesy melodies and arpeggiated synth progressions are abound. And while the fusion of genres isn't any more obnoxious than any of the above - taking some of the most obnoxious genres as core influences and somehow not making me cringe too much - it's considerably less refined. While even the most chaotic metal artists have structured songs which return to a theme or at least make the odd anaphora, Pryapisme seem content in making a series of perpetually linear progressions with seldom a return. So much so that I'm thinking of the principle of the eternal return to a new idea each time: repetition born of the concept of there being none.
While it certainly keeps my attention, it lacks finesse. It's a barrage of changes which attempt chaos or looseness but affect something obviously contrived. It's not childish; being more an attempt to take sounds and influences which lack a great amount of depth and forge them into something less digestible and more intricate, but it falls short. I'm reminded of Igorrr's work in use of instrumentation and changes, yet the tension built is never enough. Long, ever-changing progressions wish to build up to a plateau or a peak and a short harmonisation from the guitars is the payoff. Hyperblast Super Collider seems to be an example of progressive metal with a less serious approach ideal for someone looking to hear something busy and unpredictable as an escape from the more almost pretentious areas of the genre which are obsessed with affecting a level of superiority and developedness. It's silly, lacking in cohesion, and will likely elicit a range of reactions from you, and in a good way. If you're from a listening school of no fun allowed: serious, complex music only, you will likely grind your teeth down listening to this.
While it certainly keeps my attention, it lacks finesse. It's a barrage of changes which attempt chaos or looseness but affect something obviously contrived. It's not childish; being more an attempt to take sounds and influences which lack a great amount of depth and forge them into something less digestible and more intricate, but it falls short. I'm reminded of Igorrr's work in use of instrumentation and changes, yet the tension built is never enough. Long, ever-changing progressions wish to build up to a plateau or a peak and a short harmonisation from the guitars is the payoff. Hyperblast Super Collider seems to be an example of progressive metal with a less serious approach ideal for someone looking to hear something busy and unpredictable as an escape from the more almost pretentious areas of the genre which are obsessed with affecting a level of superiority and developedness. It's silly, lacking in cohesion, and will likely elicit a range of reactions from you, and in a good way. If you're from a listening school of no fun allowed: serious, complex music only, you will likely grind your teeth down listening to this.
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Under Milkwood - Over It
New EP from lofi spoken word/indie folk artist Under Milkwood. The debut, Do Not, was impressive. Check this out...
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Boyfrndz - Natures
Caught this band in my hometown last night, on tour from Austin, Texas. These gentlemen put on a very strong live performance, all the while graciously thanking the crowd for their attention and support. Take a journey with this experimental noise-pop outfit on their newest release Natures or check out any of their older releases, all available for name-your-price download.
Koppen - Good Kopp Bad Kopp
This album had been on my radar for a long time (more than a year) but I had yet to give it a solid listen until today. I strongly suggest you do the same, this record is one of the greats! One part hip-hop, one part electro-funk, and all amazingly fun! What really works is how accessible and friendly the lyrics and beats are. There's no stupid gangster nonsense or unnecessarily profane attitudes, just soulful rhymes and rich melodies.
Don't miss out on a great chance to shake your ass!
The Keep - Planet Sized Synthesizer vol. II
Fantastic, well crafted cheesy funk with a truly old school flair. Sure to please those looking for a new disco experience, this record will have your whole body freaking out in no time.
Bonus: Name your price!
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Psychedelic Horsemen Castle S/T
Hard, fast and heavy... just like how I like it. This album will take you on a trip from far out galaxies to the dark inner workings of man's soul. There's plenty of strong riffs and incredible drumming happening but the real strength of the record comes from the eerie atmosphere built by some truly impressive experimentation on the guitar. This is a great listen for getting lost in a good sci-fi novel or vegging out in front of your favorite console.
Posted by OCR on 8/23/2013 No comments:
Pretend - New album teaser!
Math/post rock group Pretend have a new album in the works!
Listen to their debut here
Posted by Cal on 8/23/2013 No comments:
Hijo de la Tormenta - Simple 5/12
A bit of post rock, a bit of sludge, a bit of stoner. Heavy and looming, with some nice leads.
Posted by Cal on 8/18/2013 No comments:
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FOOTBALL USC and Clemson The Gamecocks and Tigers both take Saturday off before returning for key conference games the following week. USC will play host to Tennessee, and Clemson will travel to play Boston College on Nov. 1.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Columbia SCISA powers face off at 7:30 p.m. Friday when Heathwood Hall plays host to Hammond. It's one of the biggest rivalries in the Midlands.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL New England plays host to Denver at 8:30 tonight on ESPN, cable channel 26. The Patriots (3-2) are far from perfect this season after quarterback Tom Brady was injured. The Broncos (4-2) lead the AFC West.
MUSIC GOIN' COUNTRY Taylor Swift is hot stuff, and she might steal the show from Rascal Flatts at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Center. Find out why Thursday in Life&Style. Tickets are $49.75-$70. www.thecolonialcenter.com
'RECESSION' PROOF? Young Jeezy with DJ Unk, two Atlanta hip-hop titans, will make "The Recession," the name of Jeezy's latest album, seem like an afterthought. The music starts at 8 p.m. Friday at the Township. Tickets are $42.50-$92.50. (803) 783- 2222 or Ticketmaster.com
TRIBUTE The first Remembrance Concert, in honor of students who have died in the past year, is dedicated to the memory of the seven college students who died in the Ocean Isle beachhouse fire last October. Villanova and Danger Muffin perform at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Five Points fountain.
STAGE 'CONSIDER YOURSELF' Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist" inspired the musical hit "Oliver!," part of the Broadway in Columbia series at the Koger Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Tickets are $45, $50 and $55. (803) 251-2222 or www.capitoltickets.com
MOVIES BOP TO THE TOP The photogenic teens of "High School Musical 3' make their first (and last) big-screen debut Friday with the final film in the trilogy. Say farewell to Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, Chad and Taylor — played by Columbia's Monique Coleman — in cheesy Disney style.
TV 'STYLISTA' Eleven wannabe fashion writers brave the fiery temper of Elle magazine fashion news director Anne Slowey in this new reality show that premieres Wednesday on The CW. Their first assignment? Cooking a stylish breakfast. 9 p.m., WZRB-47, cable channel 13


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Taking stock of the first year of the new CSR regime
Jasleen Kaur | October 28, 2015 | New Delhi
Companies doing their bit for the society – or corporate social responsibility (CSR), to use the jargon – is of course not a new phenomenon. The Tatas and Birlas, the old behemoths of India Inc, have made more social investment in some places than the government itself.
However, it was last year that a new CSR regime was heralded, as the new Companies Act mandated that firms with certain level of profits or turnover will have to spend two percent of their after-tax profit on CSR activity.
READ: Beyond the two percent, writes Anshu Gupta
It was debatable if the companies should be forced to spend on, say, primary education – which the state should have done, from revenues earned from the firms in taxes. It was a curious mix of capitalism and socialism, in which the state was withdrawing from its welfare responsibilities and the corporate sector was prodded to fill the space. A year later, trends show that is exactly what is happening – with the government asking the corporates to fund its flagship schemes.
Interview: I would like to see this law go in long term: Kiran Karnik
What is not happening as expected is the quantum of CSR funds. Early last year, then corporate affairs minister Sachin Pilot and others had made optimistic projections – from Rs 18,000 crore to Rs 24,000 crore – channelising into the social sector. The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) later slashed its early estimates to nearly one-fourth. But at the end of the first year, the figures are rather disappointing.
According to the latest data based on company filings, in the first year the top 75 companies, private as well as public, have spent slightly over Rs 4,000 crore towards social welfare activities. Big CSR spenders include Reliance Industries (Rs 760 crore), ONGC (Rs 495 crore), Infosys (Rs 239 crore), TCS (Rs 220 crore) and NTPC (Rs 205 crore). Although the final numbers for 2014-15 would be clear only by end of October when the government will receive complete filings by companies, the amount is expected to be quite less than what was initially estimated. MCA officials Governance Now spoke to were hopeful that the numbers would rise substantially in the coming years.
But what is clear so far is that the companies that have been in the business of actively spending on activities related to social welfare have continued to do so and have also increased their expenditure. Companies like Reliance and ONGC only had to streamline and re-strategise their spending in order to fit into the requirements of the law. But for others, which had to massively multiply their CSR spending, it is proving to be a difficult task.
With few exceptions like Infosys, which increased its CSR spending from Rs 9 crore in the previous year to Rs 239 crore in 2014-15, most companies have failed to meet the 2% norm.
Companies were mandated under the law to form CSR committees from among their board members; formulate CSR policies; and announce, execute, and monitor their CSR activities. While many have met these requirements, implementation is still an uphill task. Many are still struggling with the procedural and infrastructural requirements.
Gayatri Subramaniam, convener and chief programme executive at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), an MCA think tank, said the first year of CSR was below expectations because of many reasons, one of them being that the concept has not been well understood. She said more than 14,000 are small or mid-level companies which are engaging in CSR for the first time and the big difference has been that CSR has become a boardroom issue. "It was never spoken about earlier. Now balance sheets are reflecting CSR. Eventually, it will change the business perspective as well," she said.
Those who were hopeful that money would flow to the development sector from profit-making industries say they hardly see any change on ground.
Vimlendu Jha, executive director of the Delhi-based NGO Swechha, said that it still looks like an imposed legislation for corporate houses to accept. "CSR is stuck between HR and marketing [strategy] for most. The actual concept of social responsibility is still not understood," says Jha.
Development sector versus government schemes
Though the new provision in the Companies Act is seen as a step in the right direction, there are challenges in its implementation. Experts from the development sector point out how the spirit behind CSR has changed in the last one year. They say that while such companies comply with the law, they have not imbibed the spirit of the Act. The scepticism about mandatory spending on CSR is clearly seen. And the change in political environment has further given them the opportunity to find an easier way.
KK Upadhyay, head, Aditya Birla CSR Centre at FICCI, said the companies had to decide what they will spend on to contribute to the development sector. But the new government launched schemes and asked corporate houses to spend their CSR money on them. "That was not the original spirit of the concept. This has created a lot of confusion among companies."
The indication given by the new government to corporate houses that they should put their money in big schemes launched by the government, such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean Ganga Mission, is not seen as something in the right spirit. Experts believe these programmes are garnering all the money. They say it is simpler for both – the government will be happy with the corporate sector and it will be an easier task for the corporate sector as well.
The IICA, however, has maintained that the money kept for CSR should not be directed only to government schemes; instead the development sector should also be supported.
But many in the private sector doesn't really look it as something against the spirit of the law.
Vijay Chadda, CEO, Bharti Foundation, the development arm of Bharti Group, said, "As long as money is channelising in the right manner and is used for the right cause, reaching right people, it should not matter if the companies are investing directly in the government schemes or are launching social welfare programme of their own."
He said at Bharti Foundation the entire funding for CSR activities was so far directed through the foundation and major programmes were related to the education of underprivileged children. The foundation launched the sanitation programme after the prime minister asked companies to do so. Bharti Group committed to spend Rs 100 crore on construction of toilets in the rural households of Ludhiana in Punjab.
"We have built toilets in over 200 villages and we will cover 150 more villages," he said. The foundation has joined hands with other organisations that have expertise in this sector. Finding the right partner has always been a challenge, Chadda said. "Every organisation has to find their own way of doing due diligence before selecting the implementing partner. It is a standard process and it is a routine challenge."
He added, "In the first year not all companies have spent 2%. There was a delay in notification and then many companies faced difficulty in understanding the requirements. It was a learning curve, but these are the standard problems of the year one. It must and should be improved with time."
He said the will to spend on CSR activities must come from heart. "If the government monitors or audits the CSR activities then it will kill the spirit of the provision. It will become like a forced tax."
Experts feel it would take some time for private companies to get used to the process before they successfully spend the mandated percentage of their profits on CSR activities. But they do believe CSR is here to stay.
(The story appears in the October 16-31, 2015 issue)
If it was needed at all, the supreme court has cleared the air. The Lokpal Act, it has ruled, is perfectly implementable even without the pending amendments. The interpretation from the apex court is welcome, but the government does not seem to be in any hurry to appoint the ombudsman in the first place.
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Feeling Toxic? Four Tips For a Fall Detox
Is a detox really necessary? In short, yes. The large number of pollutants we encounter every day complicates the body's detoxification efforts, which in turn leaves the body more vulnerable to illnesses and disease, not to mention hormonal imbalances. While you may have the perfect detox diet and supplements already lined up, by integrating these four steps you will ensure a more successful fall cleaning.
Clear out your bathroom: Believe it or not, a good detox should start with your environment since that is where your toxins are and the bathroom is the biggest culprit. Think of all the products we put on our skin, and imagine how the daily absorption of these chemicals adds up over a lifetime. This long-term exposure is a definite hormonal and health concern. Your cleansing products should be free of sodium lauryl sulphate, a harsh detergent present in shampoos and cleansers. The products you use on your body or face should be free of methylparabens, propylparabens, formaldehyde, imidazolidinyl urea, methylisothiazolinone, propylene glycol, paraffin, isopropyl alcohol, and sodium lauryl sulphate. You should know that most perfumed products contain many of these harmful chemicals, but the ingredients are not identified on the label. Therefore, look for products that contain natural oils and fragrances. Take a look through your cosmetics from shampoo to hair gel to eye make-up remover -- you may be surprised to find many of these not-so-friendly ingredients.
Raid your kitchen: Lurking in your kitchen are foods that can inhibit the success of your detox in a big way. The list below covers foods you should never eat. In fact, I recommend you remove them from your kitchen immediately to prevent further hormonal disruption.
• Products containing artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, etc.).
• Products containing high-fructose corn syrup.
• Vegetable oil, shortening, margarine, cottonseed oil; anything containing partially hydrogenated oils; products containing trans fats.
• Processed and packaged foods that contain lots of preservatives, loads of sodium and few nutrients, e.g., prepared pasta side dishes.
The next step to get rid of your plastic food storage containers, plastic water bottles and replace all of them with glass. Use paper wraps instead of plastic whenever possible; if you do use plastic wraps, make sure those you put in contact with food do not contain phthalates (if you're not sure, ask the manufacturer).
Never microwave foods in plastic containers or polystyrene foam, which may leach harmful compounds (in fact, you may want to reduce your use of the microwave as much as possible). Potentially harmful or cancer-causing, estrogen-like chemicals called dioxins can leech into your foods and drinks, especially when heated or frozen. Always choose metal, glass or wood instead of plastic for storing, reheating and serving foods. Your household cleaning and laundry products are no exception. Look for household cleaning and laundry alternatives that are less toxic. With a little creative Googling you may even be able to find a good recipe to make your own (if so, please share it in the comment section below).
Take out the trash daily: If your bowels are not moving, waste will create toxicity and impede health, especially estrogen by-products since estrogen is metabolized in the liver and excreted into the digestive system in the bile. The bacteria in the large bowel further the breakdown of estrogen. Liver function, bile secretion, bacterial balance and frequency of bowel movements are essential processes for ridding the body of excess estrogen which has been known to can increase cancer risks.
A bowel movement after each meal is perfect bowel function. Cleansing your digestive system will clear your complexion and improve your energy levels as you gain a sense of well-being. Improving intestinal wall competency will also aid absorption of nutrients and water, while preventing absorption of unhealthy bacteria and incompletely digested food or toxins. For optimal bowel health I recommend adding in a probiotic twice daily, ground flax seeds or a non-psyllium fibre source, magnesium glycinate to bowel tolerance. If you are prone to constipation you can also consider adding in the herb Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal blend commonly used for supporting intestinal detoxification, occasional constipation and overall colon health.
Fill up (and empty) your bladder more: If your urine is bright yellow it's an easy sign that you need to boost your water intake. Your kidneys flush waste from the blood and without enough water they can't do their job very well. The human body is also extremely good at preserving water if you don't drink enough (and in turn, your rings may not fit at the end of the day).
Herbal teas that have a blend of goldenrod, dandelion leaf and parsley will help get your bladder going. In turn, some veggies such as celery stalks and cucumbers are great natural diuretics. I enjoy having a glass of warm water with lemon at least twice daily for digestion and the alkalizing effects. In addition to that, if you drink 1- 2 cups of water before each meal and snack you will most likely meet your water goal, and you may be surprised to find that you look and feel slimmer when fully hydrated.
You can't beat beets! Beets are full of vitamins B3, B6, C and beta-carotene. They're also a valuable source of iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium -- all necessary to promote optimal detoxification and elimination. Beets also support good gallbladder and liver health -- organs that are paramount for breaking down and removing toxins. The high amount of fibre in beetroot improves digestion and helps eliminate bodily waste.
Often known as seaweeds, these amazing foods house powerful antioxidants that help to alkalize the blood and strengthen the digestive tract. The algin in seaweeds absorb toxins from the digestive tract in much the same way a water softener removes the hardness from tap water. Sea vegetables offer the broadest range of minerals of any food, containing virtually all the minerals found in the ocean -- the same minerals that are found in human blood. Dulse is my personal fave.
Dandelions are considered a powerhouse food full of nutrients that are essential for anyone regularly eating the "Standard American Diet" (SAD). They're a rich source of minerals and provide a variety of phytonutrients. They're super antioxidants that support cleansing of the digestive tract and offer great liver support. Try adding dandelion leaves to your salad.
Broccoli is part of the powerhouse brassica family of vegetables. Broccoli contains important phytochemicals that are released when they're chopped, chewed, fermented, cooked or digested. The substances are released then break down into sulphorophanes, indole-3-carbinol and D-glucarate, which all have a specific effect on detoxification. Broccoli sprouts can actually provide more benefit than regular broccoli as they contain 20 times more sulfurophane. Add these to your salads and get creative with them in your meals.
One of my favourite "superfoods," flaxseeds serve many purposes. When detoxifying your body, it's essential to ensure toxins are eliminated properly. Ground flaxseeds provide a wonderful source of fibre that helps to bind and flush toxins from the intestinal tract. They're also a great source of health promoting omega 3 oils. Try consuming two tablespoons of gound flaxseeds in lemon water every morning
Who doesn't love lemon? This wonderful fruit stimulates the release of enzymes and helps convert toxins into a water-soluble form that can be easily excreted from the body. Drinking lemon water, which is alkaline-forming, first thing in the morning will help to balance out the acidity of foods we've consumed. Don't forget to add your ground flaxseeds to enhance toxin removal.
No detox plan should be without some garlic: It's a powerful antiviral, antiseptic and antibiotic. Ridding your body of these pathogenic microbes can reduce endogenous (made by your body) toxins. The vital sulphuric compounds garlic contains makes it an essential detoxifier.
Artichokes are not only a very tasty food, they're also incredibly healthy. Artichokes have been shown to increase bile production and purify/protect the liver. They also have a mild diuretic effect on the kidneys, ensuring proper removal of toxins once the liver breaks them down.
Curcumin is the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, which gives it its yellow color. The rate at which your detox pathways function depends on your genes, your age, lifestyle and a good supply of nutrients involved in the detox process. Curcumin is used a lot in Ayurvedic Medicine to treat liver and digestive disorders.
Apples are full of wonderful nutrients. You get fibre, vitamins, minerals and many beneficial phytochemicals such as D-Glucarate, flavonoids and terpenoids. All of these substances are used in the detox process. One flavonoid, Phlorizidin (phlorizin), is thought to help stimulate bile production which helps with detox as the liver gets rid of some toxins through the bile. Apples are also a good source of the soluble fibre pectin, which can help detox metals and food additives from your body. It's best to eat only organic apples as the non-organic varieties are among the top 12 foods that've been found to contain the most pesticide residues.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gargantua: Chapters 18-35 (p. 261-322).
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the name of Gargantua's father?
(a) Magister Janotus de Bragmardo.
(b) Grandgousier.
(c) Ponocrates.
(d) Janotus.
2. What English scholar comes to visit Pantagruel in Pantagruel: Chapter Thirteen?
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(b) Panurge.
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(d) Thaumaste.
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(b) Panurge.
(c) Magister Janotus de Bragmardo.
(d) Thaumaste.
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(b) Epistemon.
(c) Panurge.
(d) Almyrodes.
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1. For how long is Gargantua's mother pregnant with Gargantua?
2. What position is offered to Pantagruel in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten?
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4. Who consults Seraphin Calobarsy to set Gargantua on a better path in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-one?
5. Who orders his men to march against the shepherds of Utopia in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-four?
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