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With China's economy slowing, our China lawyers are getting an increasing number of calls from US and European companies seeking our help in closing down their China WFOEs. Most of these WFOEs were formed within the last five to ten years and most of these WFOEs never did well in China. None of that should be surprising, but what should be surprising is that in about half the cases, the WFOEs were never really necessary and should never have been formed in the first place. In this post we discuss, very generally, when a WFOE is required.
But before I do that, I want to explain, at least briefly, why so many China WFOEs get formed when they are unnecessary: money. Plain and simple. The typical US or European company goes to a China entity formation company and says "I want a China WFOE" and the typical China entity formation says, "sure, let's get started." At no point in the process does anyone ever analyze whether a China WFOE makes any sense at all for the US or European company and at no point at all does anyone ever analyze whether forming a China WFOE is the best way for the American or European company to begin doing business in China or with China.
My firm's China attorneys take the completely opposite approach. When someone tells us that they want our help in forming a China WFOE, our first question is: "Why do you think you even need one." With the both the costs and the difficulties of doing business in China as a WFOE always rising (and that rise has only accelerated in the last few years), this question has become an increasingly salient one. In determining how to go into China, there is absolutely no "one size fits all" solution and for most companies, there are a whole host of options short of forming a China WFOE.
My goal with this post is not to tell anyone how they should conduct business with China. Rather, it is to try to reduce the number of companies that form a China WFOE simply because they did not realize that they had other options. My goal is to make you at least thing
Going into China as a Joint Venture is one option. China joint ventures actually tend to be more complicated, more difficult and more rife with potential downsides than even a China WFOE, but there are absolutely times when they make the most sense. To learn more about China Joint Ventures, I urge you to read some or all of the following:
- How Not To Write A Joint Venture Agreement
- China Joint Ventures That Work
- Chinese Joint Ventures — The Information The Chinese Government Does Not Want You To Know
- Avoiding Mistakes in Chinese Joint Ventures
- Love The One You're With. When China Joint Ventures Make Sense.
- China Joint Ventures. Who's Your Partner?
- Joint Venture Jeopardy
Opening a China Representative Office is another entity alternative to doing a China WFOE. In the good old days (say 7-8 years ago), Rep Offices were oftentimes a good way for foreign companies to test the China market. Forming a Rep Office was (and still is) considerably cheaper and easier than forming a Wholly Owned Foreign Entity (WOFE) or a Joint Venture and yet by doing so, the foreign company could enter China on its own. The problem with China Rep Offices today, however, is that the Chinese government has so limited their range of activities and taxes them in such a strange and potentially repressive way that they rarely make sense for most companies seeking to do business in China. For more on what is involved in setting up a Representative Office in China and the pros and cons of doing so, check out the following:
- How To Start A China Business — Representative Office
- Setting Up Your China Rep Office. What It Really Takes.
- The Slow Death Of The China Rep Office.
- Representative Offices In China. Things Just Got More Difficult/Expensive…..
- The China Representative Office (RO). Got WFOE?
But for many companies seeking to do business with China, neither a WFOE nor a Joint Venture, nor even a Rep Office makes sense. For many companies, their best option for doing business with China is to not have any China entity at all. When a US or European company calls my law firm wanting "to go into China," our default position is to try to figure out how that company can achieve its China goals without going into China at all. Setting up and running a company in the United States or in England or in Germany or Australia or wherever our client happens to come from is difficult and time consuming and expensive doing the same thing in China even more so, even ignoring the language and cultural difficulties.
But what are the alternatives to "going into China" via a WFOE, a Joint Venture, or a Rep Office? Many foreign companies have no real desire to go into China at all; heir real desire is to make money from China by selling their product or service or technology to China. When you look at their situation that way, Looking at it that way, three additional options should spring to mind:
- Selling product into China via a distributer or distributers based in China.
- Selling product into China simply by exporting it from your own country.
- Licensing or selling a brand name or a technology to a company in China.
Way back in 2012, we did a post, Selling Your Product To China Through A Distributor. Just The Basics. on how distributorships are a viable option for product into China without having to form a China entity to do so:
I often get calls from companies that want to get their product into China or increase sales there. Many times, they are under the false impression that they have only two choices to accomplish these two things: go it alone or form a joint venture with a Chinese company. Entering into a distributorship relationship with a Chinese company (or companies) is another option. From a strictly legal perspective, distribution relationships between foreign and Chinese companies are fairly straightforward and are far easier and generally less risky than joint venture deals and typically far less costly and time consuming than going it alone.
From a business perspective, taking most products into China (be they industrial or consumer), marketing it, selling it, and then delivering it, is a massive task for any foreign company. I hate to trot out a cliche, but China is a big and diverse country and it should be viewed as many markets, not just one. Yet with China's wealth rapidly increasing, it is the rare company that is not at least desirous of adding China to its list of markets. China is becoming a consumer/buyer nation.
For more on China distributorship relationships, and to get a better feel for whether such a relationship might make sense for your business, I suggest you check out the following:
- China Distribution Agreements In Real Life
- Getting Your Product Into China Via Distributorship. A Legal Piece Of Cake.
- China Distribution Agreements: Exclusivity Is NOT Required
- Selling Your Product In China Through A China Distributor. Easy-Peasy.
Licensing and Technology Transfer arrangements are another option for monetizing your product, name or technology in China without actually forming and operating a Chinese company. In a licensing or technology transfer deal, the foreign company sells (essentially leases) rights to a Chinese company for a limited geographic area (maybe just China) and/or for a limited time or sometimes even for everywhere and forever. This sale of rights too can be limited geographically or even by product. For instance, XYZ foreign company may make 20 different products but license or sell rights to use its name and product technology and product IP (such as patents) for only one or two of its product and limit that license right even further by limiting the geographical use to just China or even just one city in China. For more on China licensing agreements, check out the following:
- China Licensing Agreements: The Extreme Basics
- China Technology Licensing. Sometimes It Makes Perfect Sense.
- Eight Tips For Your China Licensing Agreement
Lastly, and certainly not least, is the option of simply selling and exporting your product into China from your own country. We have clients who have done this particularly successfully with things like industrial equipment, where there is a real and perceived benefit to having the product made in the United States. For these clients, selling from the US and shipping from the US works just fine because the price of their products are so high (typically $100,000 and up) or the prestige factor is so tied to their foreignness (we are seeing this more and more with consumer and food products) that shipping costs are not that big a factor. For more on this straight selling and exporting method, check out the following.
- Selling Your Product Into China. What You Need To Know.
- Six Strategies for Exporting to Asia/China
- Selling Into China. Because There Is Lots Of Money To Be Made.
- Selling Product Or Services Into China. No Business License Required.
- How To Manufacture In AND Sell In China Without A WFOE
Yes, oftentimes, forming a China WFOE is the best or only way for you to conduct business in China. But oftentimes there are other and better ways for you to do so.
To read our previous nine posts in this series, just work your way backwards, daily by date.


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You'll find very helpful info in our Shipping Inventory to Amazon FAQ – (Boxes, Weight, Size & Cost)
And check out our podcast about "Shipping to Amazon FBA Warehouses" HERE.

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A vintage look nowadays is very trendy and desirable to many people. There are also many vintage sunglasses frames to choose from and different eye wear brands producing vintage eyeglasses. Some vintage glasses are however not as popular and might not be readily available in most optical stores as they seem when shopping online. Sometimes you end up just admiring a photo of the vintage glasses or other times you get the vintage frames after a long search.
Of all the rare sunglasses frames, I think the ones below are cool. Even if they are from old age, they will definitely give you the ultimate cool vintage style.
Oakley Romeo Michael Jordan sunglasses
Oakley Romeo Michael Jordan sunglasses frames are among the rarest in the world though they are not too old. The shades feature very high quality metal frame material and a cool wraparound style that just suites every face. What's more, the metal frames are hypoallergic and are also fitted with very comfortable interchangeable nose pads. The frame design is unisex.
Carrera Porsche Eye wear
Carrera Porsche glasses are not very rare and their popularity is growing fast. They are one of the coolest sunglasses spotted on significant people in the fashion world and they just make people look more classy. What is very attractive about these vintage Porsche shades is their large lens style, well fitted in slender rims and temples. The gradient is also great plus they are light weight. Theses eyeglasses are also unisex.
Serengeti vermilion 7000ss Shades
Many drivers love Serengeti eye wear because of the high quality make which is convenient both behind the screen and Serengeti vermilion 7000ss sunglasses are not any different. Other than their great vintage style, they have many extra qualities including an anti-reflective coating and a comfortable red tint. The glasses were among the first all weather sunglasses in the world and they still have a great legacy to date.
Waltz Rhinestone Wayfarer Glasses
Waltz Rhinestone Wayfarers are not so popular yet they are such a wonder. Th eyeglasses feature a very unique wayfarer design that you won't catch on any other. The metal fixed above the lenses is the most catching thing in the glasses but the tortoise rims and lenses also contribute to the attraction of this frame. If you get them, don't leave them!


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Tongue tie is when the bottom of the tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth.
This may make it hard for the tip of the tongue to move freely.
The tongue is connected to the bottom of the mouth by a band of tissue called the lingual frenulum. In people with tongue tie, this band is overly short and thick. The exact cause of tongue tie is not known. Your genes may play a role. The problem tends to run in some families.
In a newborn or infant, the symptoms of tongue tie are similar to the symptoms in a child who is having problems with breastfeeding. Symptoms may include:
The breastfeeding mother may have problems with breast pain, plugged milk ducts, or painful breasts, and may feel frustrated.
Most experts do not recommend that health care providers examine newborns for tongue tie unless there are breastfeeding problems.
Most providers only consider tongue tie when:
Most breastfeeding problems can be managed easily. A person who specializes in breastfeeding (lactation consultant) can help with breastfeeding issues.
Tongue tie surgery, called a frenulotomy, is rarely needed. The surgery involves cutting and releasing the tethered frenulum under the tongue. It is most often done in the provider's office. Infection or bleeding afterwards are possible, but rare.
Surgery for more severe cases is done in a hospital operating room. A surgical procedure called a z-plasty closure may be needed to prevent scar tissue from forming.
On rare occasions, tongue tie has been linked to problems with tooth development, swallowing, or speech.
Tinanoff N. Common lesions of the oral soft tissues. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St Geme JW III, Schor NF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 315.
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Sumana Jothi MD, specialist in laryngology, Clinical Instructor UCSF Otolaryngology, NCHCS VA, SFVA, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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Bible Point: God gives us hope.
Key Verse: For I know the plans I have for you...to give you a future and a hope. (Jer 29:11)
Bible Story: Joseph Interprets dreams
Bible Point: God gives us special abilities.
Key Verse: In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.. (Romans 12:6)
Bible Story: Pharoah puts Joseph in charge
Bible Point: God gives us wisdom.
Key Verse: If you need wisdom ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. (James 1:5)
Bible Story: Joseph leads Egypt through famine.
Bible Point: God gives us forgiveness.
Key Verse: But your are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love. (Nehemiah 9:17)
Bible Story: Joseph forgives his brothers.
Bible Point: God gives us family.
Key Verse: For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:26)
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CHICAGO -- For a while, the Giants were playing time machine football. The defense kept the Bears out of the end zone in the second half. Brandon Jacobs rumbled for two touchdowns and more than 100 rushing yards. And Eli Manning was driving the team toward victory in the closing minutes of the game.
But this is 2013, not 2007 or 2011 or any of the other seasons when things worked out well for the Giants. What looked like a vintage Manning moment in the making turned into an all-too- common sight this season: an interception, Manning's third of the game and 15th of the season.
This one came with less than two minutes remaining and the Giants 35 yards away from a potential game-winning touchdown. Instead of a comeback, they had to deal with a comedown and the hard-to-swallow reality of being winless in their first six games after a 27-21 loss to the Bears at Soldier Field.
"We're all sick of it," Tom Coughlin said. "We're all sick of the losing."
It seemed as though that fever was about to break. Manning had the Giants aimed at the end zone when he threw a pass down the right seam for tight end Brandon Myers. The ball, high but catchable, went through the leaping Myers' hands straight into the arms of cornerback Tim Jennings at the 10 with 1:54 left. The Giants never got the ball back.
"The last drive would have been sensational to put the ball in the end zone," Coughlin said. "To lose the game under the circumstances we did with a nice drive going is very disappointing."
The last time the Giants opened a season with six straight losses was 1976, and that year they had three more in them before winning a game. They finished that campaign at 3-11.
"Right now we're heading in the wrong direction," defensive captain Antrel Rolle said before choking over the verbalization of the Giants' record. "We're 0-6 . . . We gotta fix it man, we gotta fix it. We're better than this. We know we're better than this."
The third interception doomed the comeback, but it was the second one that gave the Bears the margin of victory.
After the game's first possession ended with a pick by Zackary Bowman, the Giants managed to keep the Bears (4-2) out of the end zone from the 12. But Manning was picked off by Jennings on the next series, and that one was returned 48 yards for a touchdown. The pass was intended for Rueben Randle, who said he read the cornerback jumping the route and converted it into a go pattern. Manning threw it short. The Bears led 7-0.
Manning has 23 game-winning drives in the regular season, but he hasn't led one since last Oct. 28 in Dallas. That was the last time the Giants won a game on the road. They have lost their last eight away from MetLife.
The Giants' season is all but over, even with 10 to play. They are 21/2 games behind the NFC East-leading Cowboys and Eagles and have lost to both. "Everyone else is counting us out, and I don't blame them at this point," Rolle said. "Outside looking in, I'd probably count us out too."
But, Rolle added, the Giants cannot give up on themselves.
"While everyone else is counting us out, within this locker room and within this organization, we have to count ourselves in," he said. "Understand that there are still 10 games left to be played and we have to fight. We have to fight like hell all 10 games. Everything you got."
The Giants now have 11 days between games; they'll face the Vikings Oct. 21. But despite what is a virtual bye week, Coughlin said he likely will not make any changes to the staff. "What changes do you want me to make?" he asked. "I'll look at everything and evaluate everything."
The irony was that Thursday night's game may have been the Giants' best performance of the season.
They settled down defensively after allowing at least 30 points in each of the first five games. No NFL team has ever opened a season with six straight games giving up at least 30 points. They found a running game, albeit against a depleted Bears defensive front. And they were in the game until the end, playing competitively in all four quarters for the first time since the opener against the Cowboys.
That may be why this one seemed to be more devastating that the previous five. Although not everyone made that distinction.
After once barking the battle cry of "all in!" Rolle changed one word to describe the losses.
"All hurt," he said somberly. "All hurt."


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Monica starts dating a younger man. She tells him she's young than she really is so he'll date her. After losing his virginity to her, Young Ethan reveals to her that he's not a senior in college and that he's a senior in high school.
Rachel has dreams about having sex with Joey and Chandler, making Ross both disgusted and envious. And when Phoebe works as a temp at chandler's office as his secretary. She finds out that no one at work likes him anymore and when he find out he trys to become thier friends but they still consider him "Boss man Bing!"


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BuggedTo the Editor,
I thought you guys were getting pretty desperate with cover stories on space aliens, but you topped even that with "Cockroach Confidential" (Tucson Weekly, October 19), a veritable font of drivel on cockroaches. By the second paragraph my hopes--that this would be a story to help dispel kneejerk revulsion of roaches--were shattered. At the very least, Richter might have questioned the use of Vector Control money to chase after poor dears who would prefer to stay out of our way in the safe, human-free sewers-of-plenty rather than venture up into a world chock full of bootheels and Raid, which "Vector Control" encourages by dumping poison into their happy home. A vector, contrary to the definition in the story, is NOT "just a fancy word for nasty little creatures," but a word for disease-carrying insects. The Weekly blew a great opportunity to assure people that despite roaches' bad rap, they do not carry human disease. Why did Richter not question why this vector money is spent on these harmless bugs rather than true vectors, such as mosquitoes?
The article was tiresome and juvenile. I thought a liberal rag like yours was in the business of trying to replace groundless stereotypes with the facts. By the way, is Richter a blonde?
--Laurie Henneman
To the Editor,
Pathetic fluff. That's all I could think of upon reading "Cockroach Confidential" (Tucson Weekly, October 19). Basically, it was nothing more than Stacey Richter stretching a one-line thought, "I think cockroaches are gross," into an article.
The lifestyle of cockroaches and preventive measures for controlling them or the environmental effects of Pima County's Vector program could've been informative and worthwhile reading. All you gave us was Stacey's narrow (but oh-so-wordy) thought.
Next time around, try.
--Brad Lancaster
To the Editor,
Regarding "Cockroach Confidential" (Tucson Weekly, October 19): What are you, a hired soapbox for the exterminators' industry? I searched in vain for any quotes from anyone concerned with possible contamination of our local ecosystem by these massively dangerous pesticides of which you sing the praises.
Instead, we got a lot of scary language about how horrifying roaches are, and quotes about how everyone in the city (including the author) wants these evil things killed, despite the costs, financial or environmental.
As for me, I'm a lot more scared by the widespread use of a potent pesticide called Killmaster II (which is "...so effective, that we had trouble locating any live bugs at all...") and the subsequent risk to my groundwater and my family than by an insect which doesn't even bite.
You talk a lot about the need for balanced reporting in our pathetic dailies; I expect a lot better from you.
--Steve Farley
Fool's GoldTo the Editor,
Regarding Vicki Hart's "Death Of Innocence" (Tucson Weekly, October 26): The tragic death of John Tsakanikas under ugly and suspicious circumstances strikes me in a very uncomfortable way. My heart goes out along with all the others in this community to the Tsakanikas family. Perhaps we cannot comprehend the depth of their sorrow, but we can, and should, weep with them.
But the tenor of Hart's article worries me, as did most of the hundreds of similar articles I've read about the outcome of the trial of O.J. Simpson. The Simpson verdict and the verdict on Elizabeth Clark have incited an outpouring of indignation that is understandable and perhaps even appropriate. But it behooves us to remember that fools rush in where angels fear to tread. And those who rush in shouting indignantly are not only foolish, but dangerous.
It is easy to condemn the defendant and the system of American justice when the verdict rendered flies in the face of a perceived preponderance of evidence. But evidence is a tricky thing under the best of circumstances. For us observers, it is even trickier because all we know is what comes to us second- and third-hand from our friends, neighbors and the media.
It is easy to condemn judge and jury under the same circumstances, but supremely arrogant for us to question the integrity of either based on hearsay, speculation, conjecture and sensation. From a legal standpoint, these are all the media have to offer us. It is easy to condemn defense attorneys and their assault on the prosecution's witnesses, until one of us ends up a defendant. That changes the picture entirely.
Hart makes it abundantly clear who she believes are the heroes and the villains in this ugly tableau. For me it is not so simple, and it shouldn't be any simpler for any other reader. The lawyers who defended Elizabeth Clark represented their client aggressively, as is their mandate. It was not outside of any reasonable bounds to call the Tsakanikas family into question, their reputation and standing in the community notwithstanding. The Susan Smith case makes that abundantly clear. People of far superior reputation have been guilty of much worse crimes. A little boy is dead and no one is above suspicion.
Is Elizabeth Clark guilty? I don't know. Only Elizabeth does. If she is, I hope she has not one moment of peace for the remainder of her days. I hope life for her is a living hell and ditto for O.J. Simpson. But the judge who represented my interests as a citizen said the people's case against Clark was unproven.
Hart's handwringing about the evil defense attorneys, the emotionless Miss Clark, and the saintly Tsakanikas family lend nothing of substance to the discussion. It is the journalistic equivalent of gossip over the back fence. Nothing wrong with it; it might very well be true. But only a fool would bet on it.
--Bret Holtz
Mine Over MatterTo the Editor,
I've tolerated Kevin Franklin's mediocre and largely uninteresting writing for a long time--but now he's gone too far. I'm talking about his article on the Phelps-Dodge mine ("Really Big Show," Tucson Weekly, November 9).
After putting a token statement that folks believing the mine to be "a blemish on the environment...would be right," he shows his true colors by saying that "[mining] is an undeniable truth," and that "given the billions of people on the planet, vast [mining] operations...are necessary." It seems it never occurred to Franklin that there are plenty of ways to reduce the necessity of mining; for example, expanding recycling, doing away with the yearly production of millions (tens of millions?) of worthless copper-coated pennies and, last but not least, having less than four cars and eight children. The argument he offers here insults the intelligence of any environmentally aware person and goes even further, to the point of deception, with the message that vast mining is a necessary evil. Is uranium mining? Who's gonna buy that? I don't--not for one copper-coated cent.
Is your paper really as progressive and environmentally conscious as it (at least) poses to be, or is it as phony as that last piece of literary pollution of Franklin's? There are plenty of writers out there who can come up with more interesting and worthwhile writing than his; why not give someone else a chance?
To Mr. Franklin: I realize you have to make a living like the rest of us, but why not do something you're better at? Like a public relations man for Phelps-Dodge? Perhaps they're hiring.
--Danny August
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OK. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeal oral argument is up. 14-3274, Killer Joe NV v. Leigh Leaverton. Thank you attorney Ray Johnson, Johnson Law Firm, West De Moines, IA, for fighting the good fight. Hopefully the 8th Circuit will see the truth of what these cases are about – Greed and Coercion. I don't know when the 8th Circuit will announce its ruling, but I wouldn't expect it anytime soon.
SAVE THE DATE — On 21 Sep 15, The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on case 14-3274, Killer Joe Nevada (KJN) v. Leigh Leaverton. This is an appeal on a BitTorrent (BT) Copyright Troll case, KJN v. Does, 5:13-cv-04036 (ND of Iowa).
Here are Previous articles on this case. 1st ARTICLE 2nd ARTICLE The first article gives the full case background; the second article details KJN's claims by the FICTITIOUS Darren M. Griffen (Crystal Bay Corporation(CBC)) and the TRUE masterminds behind these cases, the Anti-Piracy Management Company (APMC).
Synopsis: Copyright Troll Jay Hamilton/Plaintiff initially filed a template based mass-Doe cases against 20 IA John Does (ISP subscribers) who allegedly downloaded/shared the movie "Killer Joe." He eventually named five as non-settling Defendants. Two of the Defendants (Leaverton and Bolan) denied downloading/sharing the movie or knowing who did it. Eventually Leaverton and Bolan were able to hire Attorney Ray Johnson, Johnson Law Firm, West De Moines, IA, for a reduced retainer of only $300 (for both!). Both Defendants filed answers denying the claims. In May 2014, Attorney Johnson sent Troll/Plaintiff interrogatories, as well as requests for admissions and productions. In keeping with the standard "Copyright Troll Play Book," Troll/Plaintiff did not respond and soon after motioned the court to dismiss Defendants. The court granted the motion, but then denied Leaverton's declaratory judgment counterclaim and request for attorney fees – even as the "Prevailing" party. The appeal is based on the fact that Troll/Plaintiff named them as Defendants with NO information OTHER than they were the ISP subscribers (they paid the ISP bill). Naming a person on that basis is reckless and simply designed to scare the ISP subscriber into paying some sort of settlement. Also at issue was that the District court did not apply the standard ruling on a fee award and implement requirements to determine fees. As the "Prevailing Party," the court should have allowed Leaverton to submit a record of her fees to the court. The following are also worthy to note:
- KJN used the fictitious person/company/declarations of "Darren M. Griffin, Crystal Bay Corporation (CBC)" in the District and Appellate cases. Can you say False Statements & Mail/Wire Fraud at a minimum??? (18 USC, Chapter 47)
- When questioned about Darren Griffin, CBC, Troll Hamilton told attorney Johnson that his law firm had ENDED "its engagement with APMC." The APMC has NEVER been listed on any copyright infringement case as an interested party. More deception
On 21 Aug 15, the Appeals court set 21 Sep 15, as the date of oral arguments for this case. KJN will likely be represented by Troll Keith Vogt, as he took over when Troll Hamilton removed himself. If you are in the St. Louis area on 21 September, consider bringing some popcorn to enjoy the show. It looks like both sides will have 15 minutes to get their point across to the three-judge panel. I don't think the oral arguments will be streamed, but the audio recording should be eventually posted. (Search for case 14-3274) I will keep an eye out for it.
An appeals court ruling in favor or the Defendants could have an impact on BT Copyright Trolling in the US, at least in the areas of recklessly naming an ISP subscriber as a Defendant AND allowing the prevailing party to at least submit a record of fees to the court. Naming/serving an ISP subscriber with a complaint/summons is a powerful tool of the court that the Trolls have abused with great success. This abuse was highlighted by Attorneys Booth/Sweet in their recent filing in a Malibu Media case in Ohio (OHSD 14-cv-00493), where they asked Malibu Media to be declared a vexatious litigant . FCT ARTICLE
Here is my version of the Copyright Troll Play book – Greed over Guilt
DieTrollDie 🙂
"Where do you think you're going? Nobody's leaving. Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no. We're all in this together. This is a full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency here. We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse." {Clark Griswold – National Lampoons Christmas Vacation}


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Project: Detector plant cast in concrete into the rock below grade - 106 m long, 21 m wide and 21 m high
Contractor: Adolfson & Peterson Construction
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130 research scientists from more than 30 institutions will conduct first-time ever experiments to investigate the origin of matter by sending a beam of particles called neutrinos 810 km underground from their laboratory in Illinois to the woods of Minnesota, close to the Canadian border. The beam, travelling at close to the speed of light, will end in the so called NOvA Far Detector plant in which the properties of the particles will be examined in a huge tank of scintillator oil. The project entitled NOvA (short for NuMI Off-Axis ve Appearance) is being funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The scientists hope to shed light on the question of antimatter, which some believe to be tied to the properties of neutrinos.
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For scientific reasons, the NOvA Far Detector plant is secluded and its enclosure embedded 12 m in rock below grade. The 3,800 m² detector enclosure is 106 m long, 21 m wide and 21 m high. It will have cast-in-place concrete floor slab and walls. Its roof will be a composite construction of precast concrete planks with a cast-in-place concrete topping. Cosmic ray shielding will be provided by a 15 cm deep barite aggregate layer. The enclosure includes support facilities such as computer, control and electrical equipment rooms. The adjacent service building, built at grade, includes a loading dock, office, scintillator and mechanical equipment rooms. Adjacent to the loading dock is a tanker unloading facility sized to accommodate four trailers as well as safety and spill containment.
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Shepherds Cottage is a spacious traditional cottage set in its own grounds on the outskirts of Beadnell Village with fantastic views from every window
There are 4 en-suite bedrooms with King size beds (1 zip/lock to create two twin beds) Additional beds are available to allow for 10 people to stay.
The living areas comprise of a cosy lounge with log stove, 2 comfortable sofas, TV/DVD player and fantastic views over Beadnell Bay
Farmhouse style kitchen with electric rangemaster cooker, American fridge freezer and dishwasher
A formal dining room with beautiful mahogany dining table
Spacious conservatory with French doors out to the garden
There is a BBQ hut and games room with full sized snooker table, pool table and table tennis for all at Shepherds Cottage to enjoy.
Utility room with space for wet clothing, boots etc (washing machine and dryer)
Large enclosed garden at the back and a secret garden with summer house at the side of the cottage
Pets are welcome
These Fabulous traditional cottages are located on the outskirts of Beadnell Village and are approx 15 minutes walk to the beautiful Beadnell beach (as seen on Tales of Northumberland with Robson Green)and the village pubs. Each cottage has its own private garden area and fantastic views over the beautiful Northumberland coastline and The Cheviot Hills. The cottages are an ideal base to explore the rest of the Northumberland coastline as they are a short drive from Seahouses, Bamburgh and Holy Island. There is plenty of outdoor space for children and pets to enjoy. Shepherds Cottage has a games room in the rear garden with snooker table, pool table, table tennis, darts and nintendo wii, perfect for all the family. Also in the rear garden of Shepherds Cottage there is an outdoor BBQ hut which sits 15. (only for use of Shepherds Cottage guests or if the properties are all booked together)
We also have Benthall House on the seafront Ref: E17847 Benthall House
Hi, my name is Samantha and I own 4 holiday homes with my mum, dad and brothers. I live in Morpeth Northumberland with my husband and 2 boys.
We have Shepherds Cottage, The Bothy in the Garden and our new one is Benthall House Ref: E17847
We are very fortunate as we are only 40 minutes from the cottages and love to stay there when we get the chance.
Samantha Smith purchased this cottage in 2013
We bought the properties as we love the Northumberland coasline and all it has to offer.
Shepherds Cottage, The Bothy and Shepherds Lodge are situated on the outskirts of the village and they have their own private garden areas with views to the sea and the Cheviots, whilst Benthall House is on the seafront with fantastic sea views and walking distance to the beach
They are ideal holiday homes to get away from it all.
The cottages are in a fabulous location and are an ideal base if you love watersports or walking. You are near to Alnwick and Berwick towns as well as the fantastic coastline which includes Holy Island.
Shepherds Cottage has a fully kitted out games room with pool table, full size snooker table, table tennis, dart boards and Nintendo Wii. In the garden, next to the games room is a BBQ hut for all year round BBQ's.
Benthall house is a minutes walk from Beadnell Bay and across the road there is a great rock pooling beach. Great sea views from the lounge
'A great holiday was had by all. Northumberland is a fab place, the Farne Island and Holy Island are places not to be missed. We look forward to returning and thanks for having us'
'a fantastic week, weather couldn't have been better. We loved the Bothy, very relaxing and peaceful. Greatly appreciated the warm welcome from Lilian and Brian
'It was perfect!'
Beadnell Bay is a 15 - 20 minute walk through the village or a few minutes drive and is located inside the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Village's harbour lies at the North end of the bay and from there the beach, backed by huge dunes of sand, stretches South for miles.
Beadnell is well known for water sports and there are many activities centres available.
Further along the coast you will find the bustling town of Seahouses and the fabulous beaches of Bamburgh and Ross Sands
The nearest airport is Newcastle international, which is located approximately
45 miles to the South
By road the cottages are approximately 6 miles from the A1 and approximately 50 miles North of Newcastle.
Beadnell Village and Bay is an approx 15 minute walk, about 5 minutes in the car.
Seahouses is 2 miles along the coastal route
The Farne Islands are based off the Northumberland Coastline and are accessible by boat trips from Seahouses
Bamburgh is 5 miles along the coastal route
The Historic town of Alnwick is 13 miles and the border town of Berwick upon Tweed is 23 miles
Further Details:
Beadnell village has two pubs which serve good food and allow dogs. There is also a fish and chip shop and a small village shop for your supplies. Further along to the busier Seahouses town there are many cafes, bars and restaurants. Seahouses also has a large Co-op supermarket. Your nearest Sainsburys is in Alnwick located just off the A1.
There are many activity centres around the Northumberland area which offer all types of water sports such as sea kayaking, kite surfing, paddle boarding and coast steering etc.
Many of the larger supermarkets such as Asda and Sainsburys deliver to the cottages and the postcode for the cottage is NE67 5AD
We can also organise in house catering for special events, welcome meals etc
Booking Notes:
Payments can be made either by cheque or bank transfer
Booking is confirmed when a deposit of 20% is paid and the final amount is to be paid 6 weeks before arrival date. A good housekeeping deposit of £100 is required
A £100 goodhousekeeping deposit is required on booking and is returned within 14 days of holiday end date (payable either by cheque which will be returned or by bank transfer along with deposit
Shorts stays of 3 or 5 days are available upon request
Changeover Day:
Change over day is Saturday for 7 nights stay (we try to be flexible with the change over days where possible)
3 days - Friday to Monday
5 days - Monday to Friday
Arrival 3pm onwards
departure 10.30am
Notes on prices:
Shorts stays of 3 or 5 days may be available upon request
5 days at 85% of rate
3 days at 65% of rate
Very comfortable. Very well equipped. Great location
We had a wonderful stay at Shepherds Cottage. There were 10 of us in total but not all at the same time some family could only get a few days whilst others had to leave early. The house was great and catered for all ages. The lads spent time in the games room which was well equipped whilst the older ones chilled in the conservatory or lounge. We ate in most of the time and the kitchen had everything needed to cook large meals whilst the conservatory was a lovely place to enjoy our meal together. Just a short walk to the village where we spent some time in the beer garden of the Craster Arms and had a go at pub quiz. The weather was good during our stay (15 mins walk from the beach) so we spent time sitting out in the patio and had a few gatherings around the fire pit in the evening. Its the ideal place to have a family get together, wonderful house, also the special touches like home made chocolate cake and dog treats were well received. We hope to stay again!
Lived well up to expectations and beyond! This short stay was just part one of my 80th birthday celebrations, as we shall be back again for a week in September when my son and his family will be joining us from Bermuda.
Approaching the "cottage" is deceptive, as once you are inside it is amazingly spacious. There were only six of us on this occasion, but even when fully occupied there is plenty of room both for everyone to get together and for each to find a quiet spot when needed. Sam and her family have created a wonderful holiday retreat with everything you could possibly wish for, and a perfect base from which to enjoy this magnificent county.
So much has been said by others who have stayed here it is difficult to find anything more to say. Everything about our visit was absolutely faultless and September can not come soon enough!
Lovely cottage, very clean and ideal for celebrating my 70th birthday with all the family.
Everything we needed was provided with the decorations, cake, wine & dog "treats"
provided by the owners on our arrival making us feel very welcome.
The cottage was very spacious which allowed the grandchildren to play but still provided "quiet " areas for the others.
The large enclosed garden & patio area provided an ideal place to sit out, enjoy the weather,which was kind to us, while watching the grandchildren run around & play.
The games room & BBQ hut, which were both very well used,are both excellent additions.
Sam, thank you for a lovely holiday in your cottage and hope we can return soon.
We were 2 families sharing Shepherds Cottage for a sunny (but very windy!) week in Beadnell. The house is great, very well equipped, clean and comfortable. The owners took every care to make our stay extra special (including hand made treats for our guinea pig!) and there was nothing we lacked. The house has superb gardens a brilliantly equipped games room and a really enjoyable BBQ house that gave us many meals. Close to Beadnell (15 min walk in for the pubs and restaurant, 2 mins in the car) and the great beach. Can't recommend this place enough. We will be back!
The lodge is ideally situated just outside Beadnell, placing you in the heart of the coastal route and all the breath-taking sandy beaches and historic attractions.
The lodge is wonderfully placed, surrounded by fields (complete with little lambs during our stay) and sea views that you can never tire from.
It is spacious, light and airy and decorated/furnished to a high-standard. All three bedrooms are comfortable and a good size, so no haggling between the children needed! There's everything you could possibly need in fact, making it a relaxing home from home.
The owners were most accommodating and generously left a welcome pack complete with a bottle of wine, delicious homemade cake, dog treats and a basket of Easter gifts for our girls.
Together with our dog, who has been equally happy here. We will definitely be back!


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Are you talking about the search term "grindhouse" only, right? And we're hitting fine with "grind house"? I think it's because our supply is filling up by Macrovision's fakes, and they are all "grind house" only.
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Subject: *Ivan* Grindhouse on Gnutella
Can you see why we're not hitting on Limewire for Grindhouse? There might be some filtering going on because we know that Macrovision is protecting this as well. There's plenty of supply in our DB but none of our hits are showing up.
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Cyrus Days 2009 celebration this weekend
The community of Cyrus will celebrate its fifth annual Cyrus Days this weekend.
The community celebration includes a medallion hunt this year. Clues are posted on the city's Web site, www.cyrusmn.com and on the sign by the Fire Hall.
The rest of the schedule begins Friday with city-wide garage sales throughout the day. At 7 p.m., a family fun night, including a family dance will be held at the Cyrus school. At dusk, there will be a fireworks display at the baseball field next to the school.
Saturday's schedule also starts with the city-wdie garage sales from 8 a.m. to noon. In case you skipped breakfast to get to the sales, there will be goodies served at Trinity Lutheran Church. There will also be a craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a car show from 9 a.m. to noon on Main Street. In case of bad weather, the craft show will be moved indoors at the Cyrus School.
A parade will be held beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. Gordon and Rubye Alfson will serve as grand marshals for this year's parade.
Following that, a Senior dance will be held at the school.
The Cyrus fire department will host water wars at 3 p.m.
The day ends with a community supper, served at the Lariat from 5 to 9 p.m. and a street dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The three-day Cyrus Days celebration comes to a close on Sunday with a community church service at 10:30 a.m. on the grounds by the elementary school followed by a potluck at noon.


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Pakistan delays US envoy Marc Grossman's visit
Pakistan has postponed a visit by US Special Envoy Marc Grossman until a parliamentary review of bilateral relations is completed.
Correspondents say the postponement is a sign of increased tensions between uneasy allies.
American reports said last week that Mr Grossman has been the driving force behind secret US talks with Taliban.
US-Pakistan relations reached a new low in November, when a Nato air attack killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.
Last week the US state department said that it had "received word" that Mr Grossman's visit would be delayed.
A Pakistani official told Reuters that "Ambassador Grossman asked to visit Pakistan but we conveyed to him that it was not possible at the moment".
Mr Grossman is travelling to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan this week as part of US efforts to start peace talks with the Taliban.
Pakistan said in early December it had decided to review co-operation with the US and Nato. The review is currently before parliament with no fixed time for its recommendations to be presented to the government.
US State Department spokesman Mark Toner said on Tuesday Pakistan had decided the review should be completed before Mr Grossman's next visit.
2011 was a disastrous year for US-Pakistan relations.
Tensions were heightened when a US CIA contractor, Raymond Davis, shot dead two Pakistanis at a road junction in Lahore and were made worse by continued drone attacks, the killing of Osama Bin Laden at the beginning of May and the November Nato attack.


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CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA)– Clearwater police officers are spread out across the city and are stationed at numerous shopping destinations, as the holiday shopping season kicks off.
The Clearwater Police Department began its Operation Holiday on Black Friday.
Throughout the holiday season, officers will be on foot, in cars, on bicycles and in surveying suspicious activity from the Skywatch tower.
The tower gives them a bird's eye view of the parking lot at Westfield Countryside Mall.
Other popular shopping destinations under surveillance around Clearwater include Clearwater Mall, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.
Clearwater police want to remind the public about way they can make their holiday shopping season a safe one.
- Always lock your car doors.
- Never leave presents or other valuables inside your car where they can be seen. Secure them in the trunk.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Shop with a friend or group when possible.
- When walking to your car, have your keys in your hand so you can access your vehicle quickly, if necessary.
- Don't be distracted by texting or talking on your cell phone as you walk in the parking lot or try to enter your car. Always be aware of your surroundings.
- Don't leave purses or other valuables in a cart while you turn away to look at something in a store aisle. Always keep those items in your sight.
- When walking to your car from a store, don't have your line of sight blocked by multiple packages or purchases you have made. Always be able to see around you.
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China imprisons former official over role in vaccine scandal
A Chinese court has sentenced a former official of the country's Food and Drug Administration to jail over bribes he received to help vaccine manufacturers gain the government's approval for their products.
China's Legal Evening News newspaper said on Tuesday that Yin Hongzhang, who once served as deputy director of the administration's drug testing center, received a 10-year sentence and a fine of about 500,000 yuan over taking bribes from vaccine manufacturers.
The sentence is the latest in a series of verdicts that Chinese courts have issued to punish those involved in a major vaccine scandal that began to rock the East Asian country last year. The case, which emerged in March and hugely angered the Chinese public, involved the improper storage, transport and sale of tens of millions of dollars worth of vaccines, many of them expired.
Yin was arrested in 2015 after prosecutors said he had allegedly taken payouts in relation to efforts by four biotech firms to obtain government permits for a variety of vaccines, including for SARS and avian flu. His wife and son had earlier been sentenced to jail for accepting property and bribes in similar cases.
The Chinese have been very sensitive about the issue of vaccines as many families continue to fiercely protect their offspring in a country that for long limited them to one child.
The highest public fury erupted after it was revealed that the government had suppressed information about the sale of 25 different kinds of expired or improperly stored vaccines worth more than 570 million yuan ($88 million) from 2010. The main suspects in the case, a mother and daughter from Shandong province in eastern China, were arrested in 2015.


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Ordinary moments may lead us to moments of delighted surprise and things of consequence.
Homeward bound on a bus from Macquarie University to Sydney's North-eastern beach suburbs, I fell into easy conversation with my handsome Colombian colleague. He was reading in English Marley and Me (John Grogan, 2005 Harper Collins) and gently recommended me to read Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982. I wasted little time in getting acquainted with the magic realism of One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Love in the Time of Cholera. Books are like mirrors in which we find inspiration for our living and deep reflections of real life.
In 1982, dialogue for peace began in Colombia. A Peace deal has finally been signed in 2016, bringing to an end more than fifty years of conflict. This doesn't mean that conflict has disappeared, but that there are now different models for dialogue and negotiation.
The peace process seemed to be scuttled when a plebiscite held to ratify the peace agreement with FARC resulted in more "no" votes than "yes". It seemed that Garcia's One Hundred Years of Solitude was still playing out in real-life, presenting contradictions with "a capacity for surprise"… "where no one knew where the limits of reality lay."
President Juan Manuel Santos embarked on further dialogue to enhance the unity and reconciliation process. Being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2016 brought these processes to a positive and comprehensive conclusion.
At the core of Colombia's process are the victims and principles of human rights. It was refreshing to listen to BBC World Service's The Inquiry this morning. Rather than gloom and doom, the four segments had a theme of "What went right in 2016?"
The first story was about Teresita Gaviria and the mothers of the disappeared –Madres de la Candelaria- who have gathered one day a week since the late 1990s – to protest the disappearance of their loved ones, and then began to visit and talk with the fighters, perpetrators of mass violence, in gaol. Gradually they became part of the formal peace process, ready to hear genuine apologies, to forgive and work for reconciliation and peace together.
In his Nobel Prize acceptance speech in December, on behalf of the Colombian people, President Santos pays tribute to Gabriel Garcia Marquez, as well as fellow Peace prize recipient Malala and the profound belief in change through education, and Nobel Literature prize recipient Bob Dylan's "Blowing in the Wind". "How many deaths does it take…?" In Colombia's case, 220,000 deaths and 8 million displaced.
Santos declares that based on our common humanity and transforming reality through education it is possible to imagine a different way of living and to create possibility from what was once thought to be an impossibility. If this is so for Colombia, so too for Syria, South Sudan and others. "Perhaps more than ever before, we can now dare to imagine a world without war…"
Perhaps we might also strike up conversations with others in ordinary moments on the bus, on the street, in the workplace, in the home, to dissolve differences and build bridges of peace, to find our common humanity, one by one, with patience and persistence.
"Juan Manuel Santos - Nobel Lecture: Peace in Colombia: From the Impossible to the Possible".Nobelprize.org.Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 1 Jan 2017. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2016/santos-lecture_en.html
BBC World Service, 2017, The Inquiry: What went right in 2016? 1 January, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04ks9qk
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The hidden oracle (May 2016)
Author: Riordan, Rick
Series: Trials of Apollo, 1
Description:"After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. He must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favor"–.
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Salt to the sea (Feb 2016)
Author: Sepetys, Ruta
Description:Titanic. Lusitania. Wilhelm Gustloff. All major maritime disasters, yet the last is virtually unknown. Ruta Sepetys changes that in her gripping historical novel. Told in short snippets, Salt to the Sea rotates between four narrators attempting to escape various tragedies in 1945 Europe. Powerful and haunting, heartbreaking and hopeful–a must read. — Jennifer Asimakopoulos for LibraryReads.
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The heir (May 2015)
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Scythe (Nov 2016)
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Series: Future perfect, 1
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From Louis Laumen the sculptor, 7 November 2015.
I am happy to report that the clay Horseman will be all done in a few days. I am currently refining the surfaces and adding final fine detail, working from top to bottom.
There have been some especially demanding areas of detail, the hand holding the binoculars not the least of them, and this has been quite time consuming. The reins and pistol lanyard are to be added last as these simply get in the way of the rest of the modelling.
I am keen to see the matrix for Horseman #3 as I will be getting on to the design the moment #2 is done.
From Louis Laumen, 16 September 2015.
As you can see, the fundamental form of horse and rider is established, and the surface detailing has commenced, working from the top down. I should have the hat brim in place by the end of the day.
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CHARLESTON (AP) — More high school students in West Virginia are taking Advanced Placement examinations to earn college credit.
But the College Board's annual AP report ranks the state 46th for the number of students who pass the tests.
An annual report released Wednesday by the board says only 9.8 percent of 2012 graduates in West Virginia earned a score of 3 or higher on at least one AP exam. The national average is 19.5 percent.
About 3,700 West Virginia students took the AP tests in 2010, up from about 1,800 in 2002. The number of students succeeding on the exams rose from 886 to 1,631 during the same period.
Center for Professional Development CEO Dixie Billheimer tells media outlets that her department is working on expanding access to AP courses.
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As public employees and officials, it is an imperative for the faculty and staff of the University of the Philippines to file their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). In the case of the University, with the recent Information and Communications Technology (ICT) it has been championing, it has innovated the filing of SALN.
With Online SALN via HRIS, which use is endorsed by UP President Alfredo E. Pascual (MEMORANDUM PAEP No. 14-57), UP employees now have a more convenient means to fill out and file this government-mandated requirement.
Read through this FAQs page to learn more about what's in it for you and how you can go about the Online SALN via HRIS.
What is the Online SALN?
Online SALN is one of the features under the Employee Self-Service of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS). This was particularly developed to assist the University and its employees in complying with the government's mandated annual submission of SALN, consequently offering efficiency and convenience:
- On the end of every UP Constituent University's HRDO, generating the Summary SALN List of Submissions Report is just a few clicks away. HRDOs will find this report particularly helpful in monitoring the submission (e.g. number of employees who have submitted already) of SALN at a given time. The Summary SALN List of Submissions Report contains details such as the total number of submitted SALN and employee information (i.e. complete name, status, TIN, position, net worth).
- For employees, on the other hand, filling out SALN is set to become less tedious. Unlike the offline or paper-based SALN where employees have to write the entries each time (i.e. every year of submission), the online SALN allows employees to save listed entries which they can opt to add or update and delete for the following year's (or years') SALN. Data entry will no longer have to be repetitive then.
Who may use Online SALN via HRIS?
All regular employees of the whole UP System may use Online SALN via HRIS to file their SALNS.
What are the functionalities of the Online SALN via HRIS?
The Online SALN via HRIS allows the employees of the University to:
- Fill out SALN and submit an electronic copy of SALN to their respective HRDOs via
SALN > SALN ; and Generate and download printable SALN via SALN > Print SALN Report.
How do I access SALN in HRIS?
Go to hris.up.edu.ph. After successfully logging in to your account, navigate to the HRIS Main Menu > UP Employee Self Service responsibility > SALN.
Are there any prerequisites before I can use Online SALN?
Yes. You must have updated the following in your HRIS account prior to accomplishing your SALN via HRIS:
Basic Details
- – UP Employee Self Service > Employee Information > Personal Information > Basic Details
Main Address
- – UP Employee Self Service > Employee Information > Personal Information > Main Address
- Note: You may NOT use the current date as the Effective Date. Instead, the dates you may enter on the Effective Date include the date of your birth, date of marriage, or the date of the house purchase.
Dependents' Data
- – UP Employee Self Service > Employee Information > Personal Information > Contacts -Enter information about both your spouse and children below 18 years old.
- – UP Employee Self Service > Employee Information > Contact Additional Information -Enter employment information for your spouse using Contact Additional Information
What information will I have to prepare/ provide for my SALN?
SALN is divided into four subsections: Assets, Business Interest and Financial Connections, Liabilities, and Relatives in the Government Service. Each section has a corresponding set of information which you have to fill out. These are as follows:
- – Description of Property, Type of Property (i.e. Personal Property and Other Assets, Real Property), Cost and Date of Acquisition
Business Interest and Financial Connections
- – Name of Entity or Business Enterprise, Business Address, Nature of Business and/or Financial Connection, and Date of Acquisition of Interest or Connection
- – Nature, Name of Creditors, and Outstanding Balance
Relatives in the Government Service
- – Name of Relative, Relationship, Position, and Name of Agency/ Office and Address.
The step-by-step process on how to fill out your SALN is available here.
To what date should I set the 'As Of' Date fields in my SALN?
As a rule, the 'As Of' Date (effective date) fields that you will encounter in every subsection of your SALN and the Print SALN request must be set to not later that the last day (31 December) of the previous year.
For example, you are to file your for this April 2016 deadline. The As of date of your SALN has to be set at 31 December 2015.
When is the deadline for filing SALN?
The deadline for filing SALN is on or before the 30th of April every year.
I have accomplished my online SALN via HRIS. Is it available for printing right away?
Yes, your SALN is available for printing immediately after you have finished filling out and submitting your SALN via HRIS. You may, however, also opt to retrieve and print it at a later time or day.
To print your SALN Report, all you need to do are to:
- Go to UP Employee Self Service > SALN > Print SALN Report.
- Set the 'As Of' Date same as the Effective Date that you set when you filled out your SALN.
- Submit your request. The SALN Report will be generated then in a downloadable and printable PDF.
To learn more about the Print SALN Report process, you may refer to this User Manual.
Does the Online SALN follow the same format or template as the offline/ manual SALN?
Yes, the SALN Report which will be generated has the same format or template as the manual one. Online SALN was developed adopting the same content, as well as form, as the offline-based/ manual SALN.
Here is a sample of an accomplished SALN Report generated via HRIS:
I have submitted my SALN online/ via HRIS already. Do I still need to submit a hard copy
Yes, you have to submit three (3) printed original copies of properly accomplished SALN to your HRDO. To print your SALN, you just have to use the Print SALN Report Feature of the Online SALN via HRIS.
Both my husband/ wife and I work at the University. Do we both need to accomplish SALN?
Yes. For spouses who are both employed in the University, their SALNs have to be separately filled out and filed online. Hard copy of SALN, however, has to be filed to the HRDO only by the husband.
If my entries for this year's SALN is just the same as next year's, will I have to re-enter the information?
No. One of the advantages of the Online SALN via HRIS is that it makes filling out SALN less tedious. You don't need to re-enter information that so that you can include it on your succeeding year/s SALN.
All you need is to update the As Of date of your entries by clicking the Update button.
Who may I contact for further queries or assistance for technical concerns with SALN?
The eUP System Helpdesk can assist you with your SALN, as well as other HRIS-related concerns. You may reach the Helpdesk at (02) 376 3100 or at [email protected]


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The National Coalition for Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ("Bone Coalition") is a multi-organization advocacy group established in 1991 whose function is to advocate for increased funding for bone research. Groups determining the advocacy goals and funding this activity are the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation and the Paget Foundation.
The goals of the Bone Coalition advocacy efforts are to increase awareness of bone disease and to increase specific research funding that results in continued and new science in areas of skeletal research. Read the Bone Coalition Fact Sheet.


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Incredible acts of kindness happen across the TDSB in our schools and communities every day. Kindness and caring are at the centre of everything we do and are the foundation for positive relationships between staff, students, parents and the community.
Schools across the board recognize kindness and caring in many ways, including assemblies, special events, fundraisers and many other initiatives.
What is kindness and caring?
What does kindness/caring look like and sound like?
What can families do at home?
Parents, guardians, caregivers and family members are the first and most important character educators of children. Working together with the school and community, we can guide our children towards common beliefs. When families reinforce kindness and caring at home, it becomes a way of life for children.
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Gamification: The use of game elements and game design techniques in non-game contexts.
I am totally one of those people who get suckered in by badges and points and levels and quests. So I decided to take a gamification class at Coursera to find out why.
I am halfway through. So far, I have learned:
- This class is not gamified. So I am pretending the assignments are quests.
- The quests take up a lot of my weekend time.
- I use a lot of gamification apps to talk myself into doing things that are good for me.
- Eventually, most of those apps bore me. Now I know why.
- Sometimes, the intrinsic rewards make the behavior stick even after I quit the app.
- Someone REALLY needs to gamify housework.
Today's gamification log:
- Homework for the gamification class. Procured the "halfway done!" badge. I made that one up.
- Joined fitocracy because it was mentioned in class.
- Hit the gym and logged 1,101 pts on fitocracy. Not sure I dig fitocracy. Too much work. Also think I did something bad to my knee and my arms are gonna keel me tomorrow.
- Logged into Na's Thai Cafe on FourSquare. First time there, extra points! Tip: the tofu pad pak was awesome.
- Realized I forgot to log into the gym with FourSquare AGAIN. I will never get that stupid gym rat badge! Briefly debated if going back to the gym just to log in would be cheating, then realized that was ridiculous.
- Oh look! My friend liked my check in at the Thai place!
- Oh look! People are giving me props on fitocracy for my workout!
- Oh wait! Realize I hate people checking out my workout and decide I really don't like fitocracy, but not quite ready to delete just yet. I should give it at least a week, right?
- Housework. Seriously, I should be getting points for this.


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An Iranian actress has been banned from returning to her homeland after appearing naked in a photoshoot.
Government officials have reportedly told Golshifteh Farahani she's no longer welcome in Iran after posing naked in French news magazine Madame Le Figaro.
Based in Paris, the actress left Iran last year and now she can't go back after the nude protest against restrictive Islamic dress codes for women.
She says, "I was told by a Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guide official that Iran does not need any actors or artists. You may offer your artistic services somewhere else."
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Spike in deadly accidents raising concerns about distracted driving
BETHESDA, Md. - A growing number of deadly accidents involving motorists and pedestrians in the D.C. area are raising the question: Is distracted driving leading to the spike?
Officers in Montgomery County have been seeing a significant climb in serious hit-and-runs as well as fatal pedestrian accidents.
The most recent deadly crash happened Wednesday morning after a motorcyclist collided with a Ride On bus near the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda.
A study shows that drivers who are texting take their eyes off the road an average of five seconds. If you are driving at 55 miles per hour in that amount of time, it means you are driving the length of a football field while distracted.
"We see it every day, all day long, driving around in a fully-marked police car and people are buried in their phones," said Montgomery County Police Officer Sean Redican.
FOX 5 hit the streets in search of distracted drivers as well as pedestrians who were disobeying traffic signals or jaywalking.
What we saw probably won't surprise many. We saw people texting, holding their cellphone to their ear, to their mouth and even wearing headphones in both ears. We even witnessed a driver eating cereal out of a bowl.
When we pointed out the obvious to these violators, some of them were oblivious to the law.
In Virginia, there is no handheld ban on cellphones, but you cannot texting and driving. But in D.C. and Maryland, you must be completely hands-free -- even at a stop sign or a red light.
"If the car is in motion, regardless of what you are doing with your phone, you cannot have a cell phone in your hand if the car is moving," said Officer Redican.
Since we are officially back on standard time, it is getting darker earlier in the day and police are asking drivers to be extra vigilant out on the roads.


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Out of BJP crease, Sidhu dangles his bat before Congress and AAP
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is back in the game of hitting sixes. As if political fronts coming up in Punjab are not enough to tie voters in knots, the former BJP MP is giving a new spin to state politics every week.punjab Updated: Sep 30, 2016 20:25 IST
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is back in the game of hitting sixes. As if political fronts coming up in Punjab are not enough to tie voters in knots, the former BJP MP is giving a new spin to state politics every week.
The latest from Sidhu's not even one-month-old forum, Awaaz-e-Punjab, is a tie-up bait thrown to both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress. The Awaaz forum has set a condition for the Congress — any alliance is only possible minus its state chief Captain Amarinder Singh, who, the forum says, has been in "cahoots with the ruling Badals".
Is Sidhu not able to make up his mind or is he a shrewd bargainer, who wants to extract the best deal? Many in the AAP and Congress have a third theory — he (Sidhu) is playing one against the other as his much-hyped forum has failed to gather political mass. No leader or workers from any party have joined his forum, which remains what it was when announced – a confused quartet.
Though neither the AAP nor Congress have so far given an offer Sidhu cannot refuse, they are trying to catch him, not as much owing to his political equity, but his damage value if he joins the rival camp. Congress poll strategist Prashant Kishor is learnt to have told the party that Sidhu may dent the Congress prospects in Punjab if he goes the AAP way. And many in the AAP feel Sidhu can boost the Congress campaign to the detriment of the party.
On Amarinder, Sidhu's close aides say the bad blood between the two runs deep as the former Punjab CM had "played a negative role" in his conviction in a road rage death case by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in December 2006. "Contrary to Amarinder's claims, his relations with Sidhu's father, Bhagwant Singh, who was an advocate general in his government, were not cordial," they say.
But there could be more palace intrigues. A lobby within the Congress, which is opposing Amarinder being named as the CM face, is also backing Sidhu. At a time when Captain loyalists are raising the pitch to announce him as the CM candidate and the entire campaign is centred around him, Sidhu can queer the pitch for the state Congress chief.
Though Amarinder had reacted sharply to the forum's statement saying: "This game of playing one against the other will not work. Do they think Congress president will throw me out of the party so that they can ally with Awaaz-e-Punjab? They cannot disassociate me with the Congress."
Sidhu's bouncers have also thrown the AAP in a tizzy. Its leaders HS Phoolka and Punjab convener Gurpreet Singh Ghuggi are batting for Sidhu but others like Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann have said the party cannot have poll alliances.
Owing to his inconsistent utterances, Sidhu's bargaining chip has lost much of its value. His shifting stance and ambivalence from a man who calls himself a "protector" of Punjab's interests but remains incommunicado when he shoots his comedy shows in Mumbai, likes to engage the media in one-way communication through issuing statements and holding press conferences when back in New Delhi, and his meeting Congress and AAP leaders alternatively does not seem to be helping Punjab, Punjabi or Punjabiat, that Awaaz-e-Punjab proudly espouses.
Also read | HT Analysis: The importance of being Navjot Singh Sidhu


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New alliance tackles road safety
The chairman of a new road safety alliance in mid-west Western Australia says the group is already working to solve issues facing the region's drivers.
Mid-west traffic Sergeant Paul Matthews says the launch of the 'Mid-West Industry Road Safety Alliance' will work in partnership with industry, police and government to improve road safety.
He says drivers should know there is a body working to positively improve mid-west roads.
"They can be comfortable in the fact that there's a group of industry, local government, policing enforcement design people that are looking positively at changing what's happening on our roads," he said.
"There is a conduit for them to contact us and if there are concerns we can hopefully allay those concerns or fix the problem.
"This opens up lines of communication, so whether we're dealing with the captains of industry, local government or police, Department of Transport, there's a conduit that people can discuss, bring up problems and we can address them hopefully."
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I'm anxious all the time about the people around me *constantly wondering what they're thinking & most importantly.. That everyone is happy. If the people in my life are not happy I obsess about what it's going to take to make everything "normal". Being Bipolar, it has taken part of life away because of my constant fear & depression. I don't know what it means to be *TRUTHFULLY relaxed & comfortable. I'm waiting for the worst to happen all the time because that's just how I am, Anxious. It's taking over my life. Any suggestions?~
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PRISM: Threat Level Red is a great, trial version Windows game, that is part of the category PC games with subcategory Action. If you're looking for action, this is your game.
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PRISM: Threat Level Red is available for users with the operating system Windows 2000 and previous versions, and it is available in English. The current version of the game is Demo and it has been updated on 5/10/2006.Since we added this game to our catalog in 2006, it has already achieved 7,755 downloads, and last week it gained 6 downloads.About the download, PRISM: Threat Level Red is a fairly light game that will not require as much storage than many games in the category PC games. It's a very popular game in United States.


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