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Unanswered: SQL0901N The SQL statement failed because of a non-severe system error.
I get this error displayed. when i am connecting db2 run time client with Derby
OS =Windows 7
Command : db2 connect to SAMPLE user app using app
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SQL0901N The SQL statement failed because of a non-severe system error.
Subsequent SQL statements can be processed. (Reason "DRDA AR: Parser Invalid
Value".) SQLSTATE=58004...
but the same works for windows xp ...
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Data access problems for Apache Derby databasesBest Regards, Guy Przytula
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text: Ok, so I bought some new "No-Spill" brand cans, in hopes that they worked like the old one I had... Nope. The are just like everyother junk gas can out there and they vent air into the can through the outflowing stream of gas... Hence the flow rate is horrifically SLOW. I know I'm not the only person with these problems, albeit a minor deal, it's just something that adds frustration to the day, and I'm all for making my life a little easier! Sooo, I went on a quest today to find a solution, and came up with this, It worked BETTER than I had even hoped. No more "glug glug glug" and blown up, or shrunken cans! The pour rate (GPM) is *almost* as good as my old Gott cans now. Vents: -Slime brand CH3 Tractor valves (for tires, air or liquid filled) Found at TSC store. -21/64" drill bit for the hole in the can to thread the valve into, no tap needed, the threads went into the plastic can and are tight. -9/64" bit to drill out the inside of the valve, yes, remove the actual valve inside of it first. Drilling it out larger allows air to flow easier/faster. -1/16" bit to drill a hole in the cap itself, *optional* but I wanted to stop the can expanding and contracting and the small hole will allow this and not let dirt and water in. Only problems I see is that, yes, the 1/16" hole in the cap DOES spew a little fuel if the can is full and you shake it around. and 2. It's going to be a bit hard to keep track of those little caps, I can see me loosing more than a few, lol, but they are cheap to replace, heck, I could get some dice or skull caps for them And YES, I'm aware I've already posted this, but it was at the bottom of another thread that was dead, and this is something I thought I'd share.


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THE transfer system looks likely to survive, Geoff Thompson, the chairman of the Football Association, said yesterday at the end of a special UEFA Congress called to discuss the issue in Geneva.
Football has until the end of the month to respond to the European Commission's threat to ban the international regulations on transfers imposed by FIFA, the world governing body, but Thompson was in upbeat mood after the congress.
"I am very optimistic that the present system of mutually agreed transfers will continue," he said. "And if we have a disagreement, we in the football family have now agreed that we should take it to an international arbitration tribunal, like the Court of Sports Arbitration in Lausanne, to decide the issue. We have come a long way from the apocalyptic forecast made in August that the current transfer system was dead. I am very confident that that is not the case and we can get an agreement with the European Commission."
Thompson's optimism was backed up by others in UEFA, the European ruling organisation, who have had meetings recently with the European Commission, and also by Maurice Watkins, the Manchester United director. Watkins chairs the legal committee of the task force set up by FIFA to work out the proposals to be presented to the European Commission.
He said: "The idea that a player can just walk out in the middle of his contract has never been on the agenda. Any such action would be subject to national laws and there is no licence for players to break contract. The European Commission is seeking to change FIFA regulations which prevent a player from moving even when he has agreed compensation and what we are doing is making sure that we have contract stability, reward for investment in players made by clubs and proper redistribution of income through football as a result of transfers."
I understand that Watkins and some of the legal people have in the last week met the European Union's legal officials and there are encouraging signs that the Commission, who at one stage looked likely to allow players to break contracts almost at will, have rowed a long way back from that position and would now be prepared to accept modifications to the present system.
One modification, which would be quite important for the English system and looks very likely to occur as a result of meetings in the last two days in London and Geneva, is the introduction of transfer windows. On Thursday Watkins briefed the chairmen of the Premier League on the transfer negotiations between football and the European Union, including FIFA and UEFA's proposals that there should be two transfer windows in a year when players can change clubs, and that someone should be able to move only once in a season. Transfer windows are common in Europe but anathema in England, where earlier this year the Premier League rejected the idea decisively.
However, I understand that after Watkins' briefing the mood of the Premier League chairmen was that if transfer windows was the price to be paid for retaining much of the present transfer system, then they would be prepared to pay it.
Thompson said: "I understand that the Premier League was not averse to the idea of having transfer windows and I am sure everybody in English football would be prepared to accept changes as long as we can keep much of the present system.
"Transfers allow clubs like Crewe Alexandra to benefit from the development of players. I am very optimistic that we can get the European Commission to accept that. What we have to make sure is that the system we have complies with European law and employment law in the member countries. We have a great deal of variance at the moment. In Belgium a player can walk out giving three months' notice and with minimal compensation. In Spain the amount required to break the contract is written into the contract. In between there are many variations and it is important that we bring together a unified approach to make sure everybody is in line and ensure the system works effectively."
The optimism being expressed in Geneva yesterday may have been football talking a good line before the crucial negotiations with the European Commission, but it was significant to observe the change in the relationship between Sepp Blatter, president of FIFA, and UEFA. In August, Blatter's press conference announcing the death of transfers set alarm bells ringing and annoyed UEFA, but yesterday Blatter made optimistic noises to the UEFA congress and then had a convivial drink with Lennart Johansson, the president of UEFA and the man he defeated for the FIFA presidency two years ago.
THOMPSON is also ready to go to Downing Street to try to convince the government that sport needs a special protocol, which could recognise its particular needs and prevent it being treated as just another industry, in the European Treaty. At the moment it is not mentioned. At yesterday's meeting in Geneva all member countries were urged to canvass their governments on giving sport a special protocol, and Thompson is aware that on this issue Britain is sceptical, with some Government ministers quite opposed to the idea.
DID Rupert Murdoch put pressure on Merrill Lynch, the investment bank, in order to prevent them helping Greg Dyke stop the Sky takeover of Manchester United? This is the allegation made in the book Citizen Greg, by Chris Horrie and Steve Clarke. In September 1998 Dyke, then a director of Manchester United, was keen to stop the bid and allegedly got Merrill Lynch involved in trying to demonstrate that Sky were seeking to get Manchester United on the cheap. However, according to Horrie and Clarke, Murdoch, who saw Dyke as an old enemy of Sky, was incensed and told Merrill Lynch that if they did not stop helping Dthey face a criminal trial could be revoked if Peter Ridsdale, the chairman of Leeds, applies to the FA.
The decision was taken when police were investigating the allegations against the pair nearly a year ago, and FA sources suggest that they feel it is unfair for the players to be excluded from playing internationally at under-21 or senior level. So it seems a case of Ridsdale, who is unhappy with the situation, taking the matter up with his fellow FA councillors. The trial has been brought forward to January from June.
WEMBLEY has given a cautious welcome to a football consultant's suggestion that Premiership and Football League clubs should be allowed to play there instead of at home once per season when the rebuilt stadium opens in 2004. The idea comes from Darren Venn, who has worked for the Football League and for Wembley.
Chris Palmer, a Wembley spokesman, said: "It is a good idea but it will have to be considered very carefully by everyone. We are getting lots of ideas on how the new Wembley should be used and clearly this is up to football to consider and propose."
Venn has consulted five clubs - Charlton, Norwich, Luton, Swindon and Portsmouth - who, he says, are all enthusiastic. Since 92 home matches could not be played in a season at Wembley there would have to be a ballot, with all clubs getting a chance to play there over a period of two or three years.


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By Lori Montgomery and Elissa Silverman
Washington Post Staff Writers
Thursday, August 3, 2006
The St. Croix folks who have promoted gambling in the District have moved. And they're taking their slots campaign with them.
Yes, Shawn Scott , Rob Newell and the rest of the gang from Bridge Capital LLC, the cash cow behind the 2004 drive to legalize gambling in the nation's capital, have decamped halfway around the world to the Northern Mariana Islands, where the company is eligible for a bevy of economic development tax breaks.
"We are very excited about coming to Saipan and launching our Asian financial business from here," Scott told island officials in December, according to Marianas Variety Online.
Not long after Bridge Capital put down roots there, Scott's partner, John K. Baldwin, formed GG Acquisitions II and purchased a greyhound track on the nearby island of Guam, according to the Pacific Daily News. Now the company is paying $5 for every signature collected in support of a referendum to legalize slot machines at the track, the Daily News reports.
Gambling opponents are challenging the campaign, which has until Monday to obtain signatures from 4,959 registered Guam voters, the number needed to win a spot on the November ballot.
Meanwhile, a revived slots campaign here in the District seems to be lagging since slots supporters acknowledged last month that they did not have enough signatures to qualify for this year's ballot. DCWatch director Dorothy Brizill reports that petition circulators from out of town appear to have vanished. But Scott and the boys have until December to finish the job for the next citywide election, scheduled for 2008.This One's for the Girls
Sandy Allen wants to be the Betty Friedan of the D.C. Council.
The former Ward 8 council member, anticipating the departure of several key female legislators following the Sept. 12 Democratic primary, is mulling a run for an at-large seat in November's general election as the "feminist" alternative to David A. Catania (I-At Large) and Phil Mendelson (D-At Large).
"There will be no women," said Allen, who was defeated by Marion Barry in 2004.
Correction: It's possible there will be no black women on the council come 2007. Chairman Linda W. Cropp and Kathy Patterson (D-Ward 3) are giving up their seats to run for higher office, and Sharon Ambrose (D-Ward 6) is retiring. But Carol Schwartz (R-At Large) will keep the council's feminine mystique alive.
Allen said she's thinking she might run as an independent. That means she would go head to head against Catania, her "best friend," as she put it, and one of her closest allies on the council. (In the general election, voters have the opportunity to select two at-large candidates.)
Catania had no comment on his pal's potential challenge.
"David called me; we never finished our conversation," said Allen, who also said she is "praying on it" and will decide soon.Cobb Dusts Himself Off
Ward 6 council hopeful Will Cobb probably has Aug. 30 highlighted on his calendar. That's the last day to file nominating petitions for the November ballot.
Cobb has waged a vigorous campaign for the council seat being vacating by Sharon Ambrose, knocking on doors and holding meet-and-greets. But he plumb forgot about the July 5 deadline to turn in signatures to qualify for a spot on the Sept. 12 Democratic ballot, leaving him clutching 560 suddenly useless John Hancocks.
Cobb tried to persuade the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics to give him a second chance, but the board held firm.
So last month, before a crowd of 40 gathered at New York Pizza on Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Cobb relaunched his campaign, this time as an independent. He said his misstep wound up being a rallying point rather than a disappointment to his supporters.
"It's just a great vehicle for getting our message out there," said Cobb, who hopes to face the winner of the Democratic primary as well as Republican contender Tony Williams (no, not that Tony Williams) on Nov. 7.
The extra months of campaigning will no doubt be helpful, as Cobb and his campaign volunteers need time to white-out "September 12" and "Democrat" from his campaign signs.Call for Pendleton's Ouster
In other news about involuntary independents, shadow senator candidate Philip Pannell is calling on his chief rival, incumbent Florence Pendleton (D), to resign.
Pannell, you may recall, got Pendleton knocked off the Democratic ballot by challenging her nominating petitions. Pendleton needed 2,000 signatures, but only 1,559 turned out to be valid.
Pendleton responded by announcing a write-in campaign for the Democratic nomination. But should that fail, she also picked up petitions to run as an independent in November.
In an e-mail statement, Pannell charged this week that "since Senator Pendleton has left the Democratic Party, she should also leave her position."
On Closer Examination . . .
Whoops. Ward 3 council hopeful Robert Gordon recently claimed to have the endorsement of the Northwest Current, the ubiquitous free weekly that reaches more than 30,000 readers. But editor and publisher Davis Kennedy said Gordon should have read that editorial a little more carefully.
What it said was that Gordon and rival Mary Cheh "stood out among all the other candidates" in the crowded race to replace council member Kathy Patterson, Kennedy said. But then it went on to note that Cheh has a better grasp on citywide issues, leading the paper to "lean slightly for Ms. Cheh."
Kennedy said Gordon apologized for the mix-up. But he's not the only one apologizing in Ward 3.
In a separate incident, Cheh sent out a statement expressing regret for potentially misleading statements in a brochure distributed to about 15,000 people.
"A recent mailing from my campaign included quotes from people who were identified with their institutional affiliations. There was no attempt to suggest that these were endorsements from the institutions themselves," Cheh said in the statement.
The offending quotes came from Howard Nelson , executive director of the Washington Humane Society; Nan Aron , executive director of the Alliance for Justice; and Renee DeVigne , associate dean of student affairs at George Washington University Law School.
Cheh said she put out the clarification because nonprofit organizations are not supposed to get involved with politics, and she didn't want to "cause them any grief." Staff writer Nikita Stewart contributed to this report.
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text: The Eleventh Circuit has held that a defendant is not entitled to the exclusion of evidence that was seized and searched by foreign government officials before being reviewed by U.S. prosecutors and introduced in a U.S. proceeding. In United States v. Odoni, No. 13-13528 (11th Cir. Jan. 13, 2015), the defendant was convicted of participating in an international investment fraud scheme. The scheme was the subject of an investigation by the United Kingdom's Serious Fraud Office (SFO), which found the defendant's name while reviewing documents found in Barcelona by a Spanish task force. The defendant was then arrested at Gatwick Airport in England. Upon his arrest, the police seized a laptop computer, a thumb drive, and other materials. Data recovered from these items was reviewed by the SFO and was also provided to federal agents in the U.S. At trial, the defendant moved to suppress the data. He did not challenge the seizure of his belongings by British authorities, as the Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule does not apply to searches and seizure conducted by foreign officials on foreign soil, but he challenged the search of his data by U.S. officials. Citing United States v. Jacobsen, 466 U.S. 109 (1984), the court noted that an individual does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in an object to the extent that the object has already been searched by a private party. The Eleventh Circuit found that the same principle applies to searches initially conducted by foreign government officials; "in both cases, an entity other than a U.S. state or federal agent or official has already examined the object and its contents and therefore eliminated the individual's reasonable expectation of privacy in the contents." Accordingly, the court affirmed the denial of the defendant's motion to suppress.


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Kenya: nun and aid worker killed in flash floods
A Catholic nun and a humanitarian worker died Tuesday night in Lodwar, in an accident that once again highlights the hardships faced daily by the people of the arid and neglected area of northern Kenya. Sr Cesaria Mary Gracy of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Ms Grace Thuo, a Red Cross worker, died in a flash flood while trying to cross River Nawotom in Lokichogio on their to way Kakuma from an outreach programme. In April, Sr Rosetta Furlong of the Medical Missionaries of Mary died in the diocese after being bitten by a hunting spider. On Tuesday, Sr Gracy and Ms Thuo had left Lokichogio at around 5.30 in a vehicle together with Joseph Chebii, Basil Etaba and Joseph Mwololo (the driver). Mwololo told CISA that it started raining shortly afterwards. They safely crossed several small rivers before reaching the Nawatom around 8pm. The current, however, proved too strong for their vehicle. "We decided to jump out and try to swim across, holding on to one another," said Mwololo. But they plunged into a deep section and Sr. Gracy and Grace were swept away. A source at the Diocese of Lodwar said the nun was rescued but died a short while later. Ms Thuo's body was recovered Thursday. "It was only by the Grace of God that we survived," Mwololo said of himself and the two other men. Sr Gracy, a native of India, came to Kenya in 2005 and worked at St Paul's Seminary, Nyeri, for six months and at Nazareth Hospital for two years. She went to Lodwar last month. A Requiem Mass was celebrated for her by Bishop Patrick Harington SMA of Lodwar at Nazareth Hospital on Friday. Sr Gracie's remains will be buried in India. Source: CISA


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Religion & Geopolitics Weekly Roundup
10 Jul 2014
This week's Roundup covers how the Indonesian elections have brought religion to the fore at an interesting time for the country. We also have some analysis on how religious groups are coming together in north east Syria; a backgrounder on Nigeria looking at the religious context of the country, and reports on the situation in Israel/ Palestine.
Indonesia: As the presidential race tightens after polling yesterday, Karen Brooks suggests that, while these elections have brought race and religion to the fore in an ugly manner, they, and the Indonesian model, prove that Islam and democracy are compatible.
Syria: Balint Szlanko observes how in the north east of the country security considerations are bringing religious groups together rather than driving them apart, as is happening in the rest of Syria.
Indonesia: While the votes are counted in the Indonesian election, Sam Bollier looks at the potential differing views of both candidates, which he says have been coloured by religious tensions. A report out earlier this year by Christian Solidarity Worldwide, also adds some weight to the idea that pluralism may be at risk in the country.
Myanmar: With continued persecution of minorities across Myanmar, Brennan O'Connor relates how churches in Kachin state are bearing the responsibility for the protection and shelter of refugees as the local government turns a blind eye to the violence.
Sri Lanka: As Buddhist nationalism continues to spread violence in the region, Sanjay Kumar describes its rise in Sri Lanka and its links to the government, warning that far from solving the perceived problem, as the protagonists argue, it may actually incite home-grown and foreign Islamist terrorism.
Afghanistan: Following the announcement of preliminary results and the rejection of these by candidate Abdullah Abdullah over charges of fraud, Kate Clark reports on the details and the possible ways in which this situation can be resolved.
India: In the third of our series of commentaries on India since the elections, Lisa Curtis looks at the cautious optimism amongst religious groups nationally and how the prospects are seen more globally.
Iraq/Syria: After early analysis of the ISIS declaration of a Caliphate focused on the gamble that they had taken, Thomas Hegghammer argues that it may actually have been the reasoned decision of a rational actor. But much of the strategic threats that the group faces would have been present anyway, and three years from now the group will be much weaker than it is currently.
Iraq/Syria: The majority of Iraqi Sunnis do not support ISIS, but are concerned about Baghdad's misrule, says Robert S Ford. ISIS's success depends heavily on whether this is resolved, as their capacity to rule ( examined by Frank Gardner and Ruth Sherlock ) relies heavily on local Sunni groups.
Iran/Saudi Arabia: In a promising sign for Muslim collaboration, following analysis last week from Ahmed Rashid calling for cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia to counter ISIS, senior Iranian Ayatollah Rafsanjani has done exactly this. However, hard line voices in both countries makes it unlikely this will develop, says Arash Karami.
Libya: The future of Libya's state institutions is becoming increasingly fragile as fractious militias and Islamist groups battle across the country, writes Frederic Wehrey. The options are few, and increasingly bridge-builders have to take sides making national dialogue ever more difficult.
Israel/Palestine: Recent events have again brought tensions in the region to a head. Benedetta Berti looks at the situation and outlines the options for the two sides. However, says Jonathan Schanzer, it is Israeli and Palestinian youths who are steering events.
Ethiopia: Looking back on a recent study by researchers at Georgetown University that found religious freedom to be one factor that can be associated with a country's economic growth, Brian Grim rounds up data on Ethiopia that shows, as government restrictions on religion have grown in the country, its global competitiveness has also become weaker.
Kenya: Further to our highlight last week concerning a growing al-Shabaab presence in Kenya, Paul Hidalgo explains how the political brinkmanship within the country is playing directly into the Islamist militants' hands. Elsewhere, Mohamed Mubarak argues that Kenya's strategy of rounding up ethnic Somalis is likewise making it easier for al-Shabaab to recruit in the country.
Nigeria: In a week when there have been reports of women and girls escaping from the Islamist group Boko Haram, John Campbell answers five questions on the country, explaining its religious context and the South's response to the northern violence. Meanwhile Gallup have released a poll which suggests that 95% of Nigerians see Boko Haram as a major threat and 67% say that the government is not doing enough to fight terrorism.
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The Happiness Jean: Jourdan Dunn Rocks Denim In 'Allure'
All Photos: Alexi Lubomirski/Allure
Just another stylish day in the city. Jourdan Dunn gets summer time fly in her latest shoot for Allure's July issue. Shot by Alexi Lubomirski, the supermodel rocks trendy denim of the season, from Louis Vuitton to Lanvin, and a Gucci bikini top we need right now. She accessorized with Alexander Wang and Chanel handbags and Michael Kors sunglasses. For her beauty look, Jourdan glowed in Dior's 3 coleur "Smoky Eyes" palette and Dior Addict lipstick in Tailleur Bar. We can't even deny how hot the London native looks in the feature. She's giving us plenty of inspiration for our own summer wardrobes!
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SADNESS mingled with joy for thousands of people who took to the streets of Manchester to mark the 60th anniversary of VE Day.
For those who lived through the Second World War, the celebrations brought back memories of lost loved ones - and their immense relief at the war's end.
It was also an opportunity for the young to learn what life was like when the original street parties broke out in England on May 8, 1945, with the news of the Allied victory in Europe.
Many of the 177 community groups and residents' associations across Greater Manchester which held a VE Day celebration chose to hang bunting, play war-time records and serve traditional food from that era.
Elsie Dawson, 82, remembers walking out of her home in Ryland Street, Openshaw, and taking part in a street party 60 years ago.
"We didn't have much to celebrate with at that time, but the end of the war marked the end of a bad period of everyone's life," said Mrs Dawson, who attended a modern-day street party in Lakeside Close, organised by the Abbey Hey Residents' Association.
For most of the war, I was petrified about being bombed and it was such a great relief to know that the war had ended."
The memories also flooded back for 90-year-old Kingsway resident Dorothy Lorenzelli, who attended a 60th anniversary party staged by the Burnage South Tenants and Residents Association in Christ Church Hall.
"Two of my cousins never returned from the conflict and I think that there were few families who weren't affected by the war," recalled Mrs Lorenzelli.
"I hope that celebrations like this mean that we never see the likes of that conflict again."
A commemorative tree of remembrance made from steel, copper and bronze, inscribed with the names of Manchester's civilian dead, was unveiled in Piccadilly at 11.30am.
This was followed by an afternoon of partying and dancing to big band sounds in city squares.
What did you think of the celebrations? Have your say.


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Off the Fence
- Artist: Sole Society
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 11/5/2002
Sole Society is Lori and Gene Koebler. A husband and wife team with a strong commitment to the Christian faith, we have chosen and [been chosen] to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the universal language of music. With the release of our debut CD 'Off the Fence' Sole Society blends familiar styles of melodic rock with a strong sensitivity toward the art of songwriting. We feel if a song can be carried on acoustic guitar or piano it will hold up to any style of production. Those who have heard this CD consider it a 'work of art,' we hope you will too. With a catalog of over 75 songs composed much work is still ahead with future releases. 'Off the Fence' has a full ensemble sound consisting of guitars, bass and drums. At the foundation of 'our sound' is our approach to vocals which is reminiscent at times of the Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and Simon and Garfunkel to name a few. Musical influences include the same as well as pink floyd, todd rundgren, pretenders and others. Not that we sound like any of them but you can pick out things here and there that will make you feel at home. Gene and Lori are worship leaders at the Glen Cove Christian Church in Glen Cove, New York and have been for the past 3 years. We believe that music is a powerful vehicle for prayer, praise, worship and meditation. Our lyrics are psalm like in that they reflect the struggles of surrender that we all know well and that only through Jesus can we even imagine victory. Thank you for taking the time to read this bio and may God Bless you always !!!!!! G&L.
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THE #10kHrsMT MISSION
To reach all of our diverse student populations with a single hour of computer programming or computing instruction, we'll have to ride the airwaves, light up the fiber, and max out our rural wirelines.
One hour. For "that one kid" in even the remotest communities who will innovate, create, and solve community problems.
10,000 hours. To say "Hi," and "I care," and "Look how cool my work is," and "I'm here because I believe in you," to each and every K-12 student in our great state.
WHAT IS A #10kHrsMT EDUCATOR?
Any individual willing to take on the challenge of providing computing education to students in Montana, including mentors, librarians, after-school program coordinators, therapists, counselors, and teachers in schools, even those not traditionally considered providers of core-aligned computing education, including PE, art, music, shop, history, and health teachers.
Basic demographic information (type of institution and community, students served, location, etc.)
Details about your hour including the date and resources you found for training, mentors, funding, equipment, curriculum, etc.
Easy to share data about connectivity, including bandwidth and available computing equipment.
This information is an important inventory and needs assessment that will allow us to connect with stakeholders, foundations, businesses, corporations, and philanthropic organizations to:
empower educators to acquire resources, change policies, and establish long-term, effective, and sustainable partnerships to create lasting change in their communities,
support educators who are lost in the sea of STEAM education resources on the internet searching for the curriculum they want to offer to their students,
provide data about strengths, challenges, opportunities, and necessity to regulators, policymakers, and resource providers, so their effort (and the funding they provide) is better able to achieve desired educational outcomes, and
empower the broader community to celebrate education, particularly through a firmer social affirmation that every child and every educator is unique and that education, properly adapted for each child and educator, is effective.


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Is air duct sanitizing mandatory for mold removal?
It is, in fact, considered mandatory. The application of specially formulated disinfectant will kill all spores and help to keep the surfaces clean for longer. The musty smell will go away immediately and this is another major benefit. It is important to note, however, that the disinfectant alone will not stop mold from returning eventually. The underlying cause of the problem must be eliminated.
How often should HVAC fiberglass air filters be replaced?
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In the midst of gaming, like with the realm of Hollywood film, many of the games we see come out in this day and age are games that have been made available more than once, on multiple platforms or other such demonstrations of release repetition. To this day, we see many people refer to these releases as "ports," "rereleases" and "remakes." I'm sure there are more terms for it that I have missed, but these are the three I would like to focus on.
For a while, it seems the way people use these terms are categorically mixed, so I thought I would try to assess how these terms should be used.
A port is a bare bones experience, moved over exactly as it was with few or no tweaks with little to no extra content. An example of this would be Call of Duty Black Ops 2 for the Wii U, or perhaps Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for the Vita.
A rerelease is like a port but with more of an emphasis on it being released anew. These often are essentially the same game but have updated visuals, tweaks, some extra content, bug fixes, achievements, and other such upgrades to make the experience feel more modern. A Playstation 2 HD collection for the PS3 would probably fall into this category. The upcoming Director's Cut for Deus Ex: Human Revolution would probably also be considered a rerelease under this description.
Finally, the "remake."
Remakes are an overhaul, particularly in the graphics department, completely made anew to look completely different (though often maintaining the feel and style of the original). These will often have some gameplay upgrades and are often released with the concept of nostaliga as part of its value. Games like Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Halo: Anniversary, the upcoming Ducktales remake and Double Dragon Neon would be examples of this.
Of course this is just my view on the matter, not THE view. Do you agree? Disagree? Why? What are your thoughts?
I would make some changes to the categories you have. For instance, by your logic, Resident Evil 4 and OOT3Ds would both be "Rereleases" since they only had "updated visuals, tweaks, and some extra content."
Edit: Thank you for helping to clearly define words that are most certainly overly used incorrectly.
PS2 HD collection are a bit of a grey area... They aren't strictly being remade, but they do recieve quite a substantial boost in the resolution department.
If i was you, i'd add a "Remaster" category to cover that void, the gap between remake and re-release is to big by your 3 definitions.
God Of War HD and MGS HD would be good examples of an HD collections that are neither subtantially changed enough to count as a remake, but have enough extra polish to considered better than a re-release.
RE4 "HD" was pretty much the same while the above MGS and GOW looked quite a bit better than their original launch, especially if you take Vita's MGS HD touch controls into account or how Resi 4 was pretty much a straight up Gamecube port.


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I'm attempting to design & write an Access database for an organisation I'm involved with - I'm a software engineer by profession, but weak on databases.
The requirement is this: I wish to capture availability information for specific people. Everybody within the organisation receives an availability sheet each month and nominates which days they are available. I want to be able to capture it as follows:
Person A is available on 11/07, 12/07 and 14/08
Person B is available on 11/07, 12/07, 14/07 and 13/08
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The "people" will be stored on a separate table, so a key field will be used to reference to them. I'm stumped on how to efficiently capture the date information, in such a way that I can then extract who's available on what date.
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A major revelation at Asim's agm was the joint discussions with the Law Society over regulation, reports Mary Heaney.
At ASIM's recent annual general meeting, the Law Society and Asim were shown to be working together in order to agree standard documentation for compliance.
Stuart Bushell, head of investment business regulation at the Office for the Supervision of Solicitors (OSS), told delegates, in a question and answer session, that both organisations intended to bring out key documents this year. He said that if these forms were used, they would be sufficient for compliance purposes. He added that one of Asim's leading members has been involved in drawing up the forms and would be giving them a trial run.
The creation and regulation and of a super Securities and Investments Board (SIB) was dealt with by Roger Purcell, head of registered professional body supervision at the Securities and Investments Board.
He said the super SIB will become the single regulator, self-regulation will give way to a statutory system, self-regulatory organisations will be abolished, and banking regulation will be amalgamated into the new body.
Purcell believed it would be the nature of the business which determined whether it should be regulated by the new SIB.
Leslie Cumming, chief accountant of the Law Society of Scotland, said the society had not yet had a meeting about the ramifications of a new SIB.
But he said that, in his view, if there was a devolved Parliament, it would not be popular to have financial regulation based in London.
Cumming added that the Law Society's Guarantee Fund paid out very little to investors. There were few claims because of the fact that inspectors visit firms on a two-yearly basis.
He said firms would not approve of a more expensive solution from south of the border. Cumming stressed the urgency of the issue, saying: "We need to make representations in time."
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Fenwick Island candidates get final word before election
This year's Fenwick Island Town Council election gives voters the choice of four candidates for three positions. Polls will open at Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Voters can select three of the following candidates: Gardner Bunting (incumbent), Vicki L. Carmean, Kevin Carouge and Bernard "Bernie" H. Merritt Jr.
Fenwick election issues discussed as campaign comes to a close
After two would-be Fenwick Island town council candidates were recently deemed ineligible due to confusion over the eligibility of trustees under the town charter, Councilwoman Julie Lee emphasized the importance of straightening out and clarifying the charter in the next year.
Town officials: What brand of town is Fenwick Island?
Disney World and McDonald's aren't the only places that have a brand.
Big and small towns take advantage of branding to create a central idea of what it's like to visit them, and Fenwick Island officials are now deciding if that's the right move for the town.
Burke to leave Fenwick Island, lead Realtor's association
Fenwick Island's town manager of four years will be leaving town hall to become CEO of the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR). Merritt Burke IV said he's proud to have served Fenwick since March of 2012 but sad to leave a town that he likes.
Alcohol believed to be a factor in capsized boat
Neighbors heard SOS calls for hours before calling 911
Alone in the dark water, a Maryland man was allegedly intoxicated this week when he capsized his boat in west Fenwick Island in the Big Assawoman Bay.
Fenwick holds first public meeting on comp plan updates
Last weekend, the Town of Fenwick Island held a public meeting regarding an update to its comprehensive plan — an official document intended to guide future development of a community in order to create and maintain a desirable environment and to promote health, safety and welfare.
Trust issues: Fenwick loses candidates to ownership law
Four candidates to vie for three seats in election
Fenwick Island had six candidates for its 2016 town council election — until the Town determined that two of those would-be candidates are ineligible because of property ownership technicalities.
In the Aug. 6 election, voters will select three candidates from among: Gardner Bunting (incumbent), Vicki L. Carmean, Kevin Carouge and Bernard "Bernie" H. Merritt Jr.
Fenwick Flicks bringing free fun to the whole family
Sponsored by the Anne Powell Group, Fenwick Flicks will feature three movies this summer, along with pre-movie activities, on the beach at Bayard Street in Fenwick Island.
BREAKING NEWS: Six candidates to vie for Fenwick Island council seats
Once again, Fenwick Island has six candidates for its town council election, set this year for Aug. 6.
Voters can vote for up to three candidates from the following: Gardner Bunting (incumbent), Vicki L. Carmean, Kevin Carouge, Charles W. Hastings, Marc McFaul and Bernard "Bernie" H. Merritt Jr.
Council terms are two years.
Election committee criticized after voting restriction proposed
Just weeks after Fenwick Island's Ad-hoc Election Committee recommended two changes to the Town's voting requirements, the mayor moved to disband the committee. He ultimately agreed to wait till a review of the issue by the town attorney.
Coast Guard to offer free boat safety checks June 25
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 12-01, will conduct Vessel Safety Checks on Saturday, June 25, at Island Watersports, 36084 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Boardwalk Arts Festival adds arts and antiques tour
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with new presenting sponsor, Schell Brothers, for the 38th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fenwick talks money, approves budget and fire company fee
Money talks, and the Fenwick Island Town Council talked money at their May 27 meeting.
The council approved the Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Plan, with a balanced budget of $2,026,775.
There have been no real estate property tax rate increases in more than a decade for Fenwick's 817 properties, including Town properties
Shorter than expected, Route 54 sidewalks still an improvement
Route 54 isn't very pedestrian-friendly. Near Fenwick Island, the two-lane road is narrow, with shoulders, but lacking sidewalks or a center turn lane. Joggers and cyclists must share the road shoulders with regular traffic travelling at least 35 mph.
Fenwick Island tries to protect trees from fatal pest
In the back yard of an attractive beach house in Fenwick Island, Mary Ellen Langan opened a large hunting knife and began scraping at the solid branch of a pine tree.
She was looking for a blue stain among the light tan wood. That would be proof that the dead tree had suffered from an infection caused by an insect.
Some of Fenwick Island's black pine trees have died quickly this winter, infected by a contagious microscopic nematode carried by beetles.
"These beetles and nematodes spread from tree to tree. So if you drive around town, you can see a lot of these dead and dying trees," said Langan, head of the municipality's Environmental Committee. "The only way to stop it is to take these trees down immediately. [Otherwise,] it's going to spread."
"There is no known treatment," said Laura Yowell, a Sussex County forester for the Delaware Department of Agriculture's Forest Service.
"Pinewood nematode lives in the wood of the infected trees. It's transmitted by a pine sawyer beetle. Both are native pests," she noted, which can live in native trees without causing any trouble but can also be fatal for some non-native trees.
First, beetles find and feed on the weakened trees. They carry the nematode, which gets under tree. About 95 percent of the time, people can see the blue stains indicating a fungus the nematodes carry.
"You have to cut into a limb. If you see a blue stain under the bark, there's evidence there's a nematode," Langan said.
Candidates can register for 2016 FI election
Candidates can now throw their hats into the ring for the 2016 Fenwick Island Town Council election, scheduled for Aug. 6. The three seats up for election are currently held by Gardner Bunting, Diane Tingle and Bill Weistling.
Candidates must register by June 22 at 4:30 p.m. Forms are available at Town Hall.
New owners, same tradition at Fenwick Crab House
The secret Fenwick Crab House crabcake recipe is locked away in a safe at an undisclosed location.
The dish has been named "The Perfect Crab Cake" by the New York Times, voted Delaware Today's Reader's Choice "Best Crab Cakes" three years running and "Best Crab Cake in Delaware" by state-wide publications, among other awards.
But while that recipe hasn't changed since 1988, only two people know just exactly how it reads.
With owners Scott and Cathy Fornwalt now ready to pass the torch, new owners Pat McArdle and Todd Hays are ready to take on protecting that secret recipe and the Fornwalt legacy at the state's most historic crab house (est. 1962).
"The traditions of this place were incredible," said McArdle. "We're going to continue Scott and Cathy's, but we also want to add to ours. We want to look out for their reputation and create our own. Our big thing is satisfy the customer, no matter what it takes."
Rt. 54 sidewalk improvements subject of June 6 public workshop
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) invites the public to attend a public workshop to receive information about the Final Design for various proposed lighting, striping, and pedestrian improvements on Route 54 in Fenwick Island.
Fenwick's proposal to increase some voter rights, limit others
Discussion is just beginning on a suggestion to change voting requirements in Fenwick Island, based on land ownership.
The Ad-hoc Election Committee has asked the town council to consider not allowing residents to vote in town council elections if they don't own land in town.
The committee did propose extending voting rights to the spouses of trustees that own property in town.
Beach towns short on sand but ready for summer
It's here! The unofficial start of the summer season at the Delaware shore has arrived with Memorial Day weekend, and it's a time of transition for the area, as the relatively quiet second season of spring sprouts into the hustle and bustle that is the resort area's high season.
Crash near Fenwick injures motorcycle driver
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit this week was investigating a motorcycle crash near Fenwick Island that seriously injured a Maryland man.
Fenwick council talks politics, legal fees, summer plans
A very large check was presented to Town of Fenwick Island on April 22.
Representatives of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) came to present a $21,293 matching grant for Fenwick's new playground equipment, sponsored by the state Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Trails Program.
The playground was just completed in April.
Humans helping their habitat at Earth Day events
Earth Day is a 46-year tradition designed to show Mother Earth some love.
People can plan an eco-friendly project of their own (plant a tree and turn off a light bulb), but local towns and groups are also hosting Earth Day events all month, including the Bethany Beach Nature Center, in Fenwick Island, at the Indian River Life-Saving Station, in Millsboro and in South Bethany.
Fenwick Island approves height increase with freeboard
The Fenwick Island Town Council has approved a change in the Town's old 30-foot building height limit. Depending on who tells the story, the change was rushed through in five weeks, or spread over 15 months.
Either way, buildings can now be up to 2 feet higher than before.
Local towns win park/playground grants from DNREC
Local park projects are getting their day in the sun after the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) announced its 2015 grant awards. Across the state, DNREC's Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Trails Program is contributing just under $1.29 million to 14 parks and trails projects.


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According to the Narmada Bachao Andolan, a people's movement against the dam, there are about 2,50,000 people residing in area which will be submerged.
Social activist and AAP leader Medha Patkar, who has been a part of the Narmada Bachao Andolan has called this move unjust. "It is undemocratic and it is injustice to the people living in the submergence area and illegal," she said, according to an IBN Live article.
"The ministry concerned should come together and assess the ground situation first," she added.
In 2006, the Narmada Control Authority had allowed the dam height to be raised up to 121.92 metres. Now the increased height will assure water for irrigation to an additional area of 6.8 lakh hectares, an additional 40% power generation, and enhanced water supply, says a TOI report.
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Which do you prefer?
I-200: a system that promotes one to the detriment of another
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Editor, The Times:
The Times rightly calls for the state Legislature to reverse I-200 ("Time to rethink, reverse I-200," Times editorial, Dec. 23). Like most beneficiaries of affirmative action, I am a white woman. When I was admitted to the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1982, it was made clear to us that we were being admitted only because of this policy; as a group, our grades and test scores were not as high as male applicants.
I now understand that my admission profoundly changed the life of an anonymous white man who therefore did not become a doctor. Put simply, for some to be included, others must be excluded — the number of seats available remains the same.
Proponents of affirmative action need to understand that there is a cost; opponents need to consider the benefits.
Next time you request a woman doctor, know that she is there (most likely) because of affirmative-action policies.
— Sue Taylor, M.D., Seattle
Self-determining wins
The Times argues that "everywhere" except "in this state," affirmative action is legal, and that Washington's I-200 is unique in banning race and gender preferences. But other states ban affirmative action, too.
I-200 was simply a clone of Prop. 209, a ballot initiative banning affirmative action passed by California voters in 1996 and upheld by both the federal appeals court and the California Supreme Court. Louisiana also has a constitution that bans race-based affirmative action.
The Times worries that racial progress might be undermined by I-200. But the same California voters who banned affirmative action have repeatedly elected minorities and women to statewide offices, including the California Supreme Court, whose seven members include four racial minorities and three women. The same Washington voters who voted for I-200 have elected two women as their U.S. senators, and both an Asian and a woman governor (Gary Locke, Dixy Lee Ray).
Taxpayers of all races benefit when government contracts are given to the lowest bidder, rather than giving preference to a particular race or gender. The voters showed common sense, not meanness of spirit, in voting for I-200.
— Lars Bader, Tuckahoe, N.Y.
Background focus
Last legislative session, state Rep. Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney, D-Seattle, and I sponsored bills in the House and Senate to amend the I-200 statutes for higher-education admissions.
Our bipartisan, governor-requested legislation sought to refine I-200 to reflect the June 2003 U.S. Supreme Court opinion holding that diversity in student bodies is a compelling state interest and that applicants deserve individualized consideration. The Senate bill died after it was reported out of the Senate Higher Education Committee.
Race, color, ethnicity, and national origin are individual background considerations, as are athletic ability, musical talent and veteran status. The latter are allowable under I-200 while the former are not. Our legislation would permit including race as one element among others when evaluating applicants.
Refining I-200 would allow colleges and universities to consider all facets of applicants' backgrounds, but not allow quotas, predetermined numerical value, or set-asides, thus preserving the overall intent of the law.
Rep. Kenney and I are introducing similar legislation in January. With a growing groundswell of community support, led by the NAACP Alaska/Oregon/Washington State Conference, we look forward to its passage.
— Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, 36th Legislative District, Seattle
People at the top
The Times' "Time to rethink, reverse I-200" said, "The courts have spoken… "
Well, I have news for you! The people have spoken and approve of I-200!
The Legislature had better have the sense to stay away from this one. Discrimination in any form is abhorrent, contrary to our republic's dire need for unity; and, of course, makes a mockery of our nation's founding documents.
— Jon Lyon, Issaquah
Achieving primacy
I-200 may have its flaws and not be particularly well-drafted, but it is anything but "a barrier blocking women and minorities from the aspirations most of us take for granted." And it does not "undo racial progress in Washington state" (Times editorial, Dec. 23).
The intent and effect of the law is to prohibit discrimination based on race or gender. No citizen of this country should ever have to fear that he or she is not the "right" color or gender in the area of economic or educational opportunity, and the law reinforces this.
It would be a travesty to rely on a decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which in turn relied on the U.S. Supreme Court's tortured 5-4 decision on racial preferences, to justify overturn of a law that prohibits racial discrimination. Even the Supreme Court hedged its decision by throwing in requirements that racial-preference programs have some form of sunset clause and encouraging race-neutral selection criteria.
The universities of Washington and California, as well as other institutions, have been able to reverse their initial declines of minority attendance by focusing on intelligent, fair, race-neutral measures; these measures are what we should be focusing our resources and efforts on. The Times should also realize there is much more to diversity than skin color and gender.
— James Paden, Blaine
Origin of the species
Supernatural selection
Derek Clayton Einhaus argues that intelligent design could claim credibility only before the development of DNA sequencing ("Scopes reveal link," Northwest Voices, Dec. 25). The irony is that DNA investigation is actually having the opposite effect.
For several weeks, there has been quite a buzz in academic circles about the recent conversion of Anthony Flew, the renowned British philosopher, to faith in a creator, based upon DNA research. As reported by The Associated Press on Dec. 9, after decades of championing atheism, Flew now says that DNA investigation "has shown, by the almost unbelievable complexity of the arrangements which are needed to produce life, that intelligence must have been involved."
When Einhaus blithely cites success in genome research as evidence for naturalistic evolution, he begs the question. Where did all of that complex information come from? There is no known natural process capable of producing information.
— Norman J. Lund, director, Oxford Tutorials, Kenmore
Governor who?
A familiar phase
We offer some advice for state Republican Party Chairman Chris Vance and all supporters of Dino Rossi's candidacy for the governorship ("It's Gregoire by 130; is it over?" Local News, Dec. 24).
Take seriously the thoughtful counsel Republicans offered Democrats subsequent to the United States Supreme Court decision that gave George W. Bush the presidential win in 2000; to wit: "Just get over it."
— Loren and June Arnett, Lake Forest Park
Render unto ceasing
With the election finally (?) decided, it's rewarding to know that once again, Washington has the best governor that money can buy!
— Jack Ellison, Seattle
The barefoot contestant
Gosh, is this one of those "shoe is on the other foot" things?
Or did they only want the loser to concede as long as it wasn't Dino Rossi?
— Cheryl Fontaine, Lake Stevens
Live to fight another dame
Big choice for Dino Rossi: contest the governor's election at the chance of alienating Washingtonians, or graciously concede so he can run against Maria Cantwell for the U.S. Senate in 2006.
— David Richardson, Shoreline


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The Village Hall is managed by Kempley Village Hall Trust and is a registered charity 1005524.


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Supervisor Mayo, Sr. Commends Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Clubs for Sneak Peek – Promotional Show of the UniverSoul Circus
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr., District 7 has issued the following statement regarding the Sneak Peek – Promotional Show of the UniverSoul Circus
"I would like to applaud the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Clubs for an outstanding opportunity for the children in the community to see firsthand an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style," said Supervisor Mayo, Sr.
The Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Clubs, 3000 N. Sherman Blvd. will have a One Day – One Hour Only Sneak Peek – Promotional Show today, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 5pm – 6pm. The show is FREE and open to all. Seats are limited. The UniverSoul Circus embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of pop culture globally, bringing them center stage with a cast of international performers.
"This is an opportunity for children and adults of all ages to come out and enjoy a family filled day of fun," said Supervisor Mayo, Sr.
"As a former advisory board chair and current member, I would again like to thank the leadership of the Mary Ryan's Boys & Girls Clubs in giving the children and adults an opportunity to experience a circus like no other.''
UniverSoul Circus national tour show will be at the State Fair Grounds, October 16-21, 2012.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Sup. Michael Mayo
GOP Tax Plan Hurts Milwaukee County WorkersMay 4th, 2017 by Sup. Michael Mayo
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County Executive Abele Breaks Commitment to Not Increase TaxesSep 29th, 2016 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Proposed wheel tax is an 80% increase for suburbs, 63% increase for city
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Responds to the Recent Tragic Events in the Sherman Park CommunityAug 16th, 2016 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Now, in the aftermath, it is time to find solutions to people's frustrations and rebuild business.


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Abstract. A look at the economic effects of Britain leaving the European Union.
Summary. The UK has been a member of the European Union since 1973. The European Union gives many economic benefits to member countries. These include free trade, inward investment from European companies, free movement of labour, harmonisation of regulations and qualifications and the stability of being in world's largest trade block. However, critics argue that the European Union imposes unnecessary costs on business and hampers the UK ability to grow. Leaving the EU could enable the UK to have the economic benefits of a Single Market, but without unnecessary costs and bureaucracy.
Disclaimer: The decision to leave the EU is perhaps more a political / emotional decision than one on economics. If you Google "costs of the EU" – it is hard to actually find the cost of EU membership to the UK because there are widely differing methodologies in how you calculate costs. E.g. those wanting to leave, will add every possible cost from EU regulation, but ignore the inward flow of EU funds and EU rebates.
The other difficulty in answering this question is that the effect of leaving the European Union depends on what kind of agreements can be attained after the UK leaves. Supporters of out, paint an optimistic picture with all the benefits of free trade without the costs of membership. Supporters of "Stay in" argue that the EU will inevitably make the UK pay for having the benefits of EU free trade, and business will still need to meet EU regulation if it wants to trade with Europe.
Economic effects of leaving the EU
1. Less free trade with EU The UK currently has free trade with all 28 European countries, enabling a range of imports and exports. In 2014, trade with the EU accounted for 44.6% of UK exports of goods and services, and 53.2% of UK imports of goods and service (ONS). If the UK leaves, it may not be able to negotiate replacement free trade deals with all 27 countries. This could lead to trade diversion and a negative impact on the UK export industry.
- However, if the UK leaves, it may be able to lower EU external tariffs. The EU has free trade within member countries, but imposes significant external tariffs on goods, such as agriculture. This raises the price of some food imports. If the UK left the EU it may be able to negotiate better free trade deals without the EU's external tariffs.
- Another factor is that the EU's share of world trade is declining in relative terms due to the growth of emerging economies like China and India.
2. Inward investment
The European Union is an important source and target for inward investment. Many European companies have invested in the UK and the UK earns revenue from investment in the EU. If the UK leaves the EU, this investment may be less attractive causing foreign firms to return to within the EU border. Companies like BMW has already warned workers of potential job losses in the case of a Brexit (1)
in 2013, 43.2% of UK overseas assets were held in the EU, whereas 46.4% of assets held in the UK by overseas residents and businesses were attributable to the EU. (ONS)
However, if the UK can negotiate successful post-leaving treaties, investment may not be under threat. Non-EU countries like Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein make up the European Economic Area (EEA) and in theory, this could be a satisfactory alternative for the UK economy.
3. Free movement of labour
A big political issues is the net migration of mostly Eastern European workers into the UK. This has created stress on housing, infrastructure and population pressures. From an economic perspective, the impact of net immigration is mostly positive – migrants tend to be of working age, net contributors to the budget and help fill labour market shortages in areas, such as plumbing, nursing, cleaning and teaching. If the UK left the EU, labour markets will become less flexible.
If the UK left, it would have greater freedom to be able to restrict net immigration. However, it would also make it harder for UK nationals to work abroad. There are currently 2 million Britons working in EU (Guardian)
4. Short term costs of leaving
Since the date of the referendum has been announced, the value of Sterling has fallen as markets have become worried about the economic implications of leaving the EU. Sterling has fallen 7% in just two months. This may partly due to a more accommodative monetary stance, but it is more likely to reflect the uncertainty over the UK's possibility of leaving the EU – which could trigger another Scottish referendum and a prolonged period of uncertainty as we negotiate Brexit terms.
A particular economic concern for the UK leaving the EU is a decline in inward investment from the EU. With a current account deficit of 4.5% of GDP, the UK requires capital flows to finance the deficit. If the UK receives less inward investment, the Pound will have to fall. (According to economist, ING thinks the pound may slip to $1.32 (Economist)
If the UK did leave the EU, the uncertainty and political wrangling over a new deal could cause a fall in investor confidence and (in worse case scenario) trigger an economic downturn.
Others argue the markets are exaggerating the impact of leaving and that once the vote is known, stability will return. In the long run, Britain could adjust to the new reality.
5. Costs of EU Membership
In 2014, the UK paid £17bn to the European Union (approx. 0.06% of GDP) (1). However, the UK also received a CAP rebate and also is recipient of EU funds from social and regional programmes. If the UK leaves the EU, it would still have to pay to be able to benefit from single market. The EU would not allow the UK to have benefits of Single Market without paying into it. As a percentage of GDP, the cost of membership including money coming back to UK is 0.4%. The net contribution of UK to EU is £7.1bn according to EC. See more on cost of EU
6. Inefficient policies
Despite years of reform, the EU still spend a high percentage of its budget on agriculture (43% in 2013). Arguably these agricultural policies have also encouraged inefficiency and a waste of resources. Leaving the EU will enable the UK to pursue its own agricultural policy and not be subject to EU policy.
However, there still needs to be some kind of deal with other European countries other cross border issues, such as fishing, environment and pollution.
7. EU regulations
A big criticism of the EU is burdensome regulations. Some of these regulations are myths (e.g. the myth of banning the bendy banana). Leaving the EU would enable the UK to cut these EU regulation from its law. However, if we want to trade with the European Union, companies will still need to meet EU standards on environmental, health e.t.c. Some argue the biggest cost to EU business is not from EU regulations but the UK's own planning regulations.
Also, it should be remembered that regulations can have beneficial social effects – e.g. better safety standards and reducing excess energy use.
I had to limit myself to a thousand words, otherwise you could end up writing a book. This is just a start in looking at some of the economic issues. From a personal perspective, I see a stronger economic case from staying in the European Union. If we leave the EU, we will be trying very hard to replicate many of the benefits, but it is hard to see how leaving would lead to any significant economic improvement for the UK.
That being said, there are many issues outside economics which will influence the debate. For example, I can see the clear economic benefits of net immigration. But, at the same time, I am concerned (from a non-economic perspective) about a rapid rise in the population when the UK is unable to satisfactorily build new houses and transport infrastructure.
The final comment is a political issue of sovereignty. Supporters of leave the EU argue UK sovereignty is undermined by membership of the EU. But, I don't feel that. On important economic issues and foreign policy it is the UK making decisions. If we had joined the Euro, that would be different. The Single Currency and common monetary policy has significantly reduced economic sovereignty in a very bad way.


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Stretch your imagination & prepare your senses. Welcome to the Goldfields of Quartzopolis. In this corner of the Victoria Forest Park amongst the remarkable heritage of quartz mining, you will find this rich wilderness playground.
From the central hub of Reefton the adventure spreads out from your door step. Through a shared effort, the Reefton community and the Department of Conservation have developed what we believe are the 10 best expeditions into these goldfields.
From the lucrative old gold mines of Waiuta to the current Oceana Globe mine, Reefton has been and still is, all about gold. The gold comes from a band of rock, known as a 'quartz reef", that runs through the area. The gold is gained by crushing up the quartz rock, then using chemistry to separate the crushed rock and gold. Reef + town =Reefton & Quartz + metropolis= Quartzopolis
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