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For 2017, Russia rose in the World Bank rating from 40 to 35 in the Doing Business. The most difficult to improve the conditions in construction and international trade – therefore, until the "20 place in 2018" benchmark, reforms of these sectors will be required.
The improvement of Russia's position in the Doing Business rating in the Ministry of Economic Development is associated with the reforms that have occurred in connection with connection to networks, property registration, lending and protection of minority shareholders. According to the Minister of Economic Development Maxim Oreshkin, "Russia shows one of the best dynamics for the last 6 years."
"On individual indicators, we have progress in dozens of positions and it is very important to understand that now we have entered the zone where competition between countries is increased. Our neighbors and direct competitors are France, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Japan. These countries are also actively improving the quality of business conditions. They are trying to move forward and therefore, to advance they need to be better than they are, "the minister believes.
This year Russia has outstripped Belarus, Kazakhstan, Slovakia and Slovenia in the ranking. Among the BRICS countries, the country took the first place, surpassing China, Brazil, India and South Africa.
The rating of Doing Business for domestic economic policy acquired a special status in 2012, when it was included in the May presidential decree "On Long-Term State Economic Policy." According to him,
in 2018, Russia should be in the top 20 countries with the best business conditions (the so-called "one hundred steps"). Directly responsible for this ministry was the Ministry of Economy, which, according to the authorities, should be the driver of reforms.
According to Maxim Oreshkin, "if in the past year we had some negative dynamics, this year the trend managed to be reversed, and the rating for Russia has grown significantly." Indeed, according to three indicators, the Russian economy has already entered the top twenty. So, in Doing Business-2017 for Russia 10th place on accessibility of business connection to and 12 place on conditions of property registration is fixed. Based on the results of contracts, the country is on the 18th place. In the top 30 leading countries, Russia fell under the terms of business registration and lending. The terms of connection to the networks for the year improved immediately by 20 points, and lending grew by 15 points.
The fastest rates this year increased the indicators of the "international trade" rating: immediately by 40 points to 100th place. Improvements are connected with simplification of the order of payment of customs payments and introduction of electronic services – electronic transit.
Nevertheless, international trade and conditions for obtaining building permits (115th place) remain the most problematic indicators, which worsen the situation of the whole rating.
Some of the reforms in these areas the World Bank has not yet taken into account – I'm sure Maxim Oreshkin. Thus, among the unaccounted for were the reduction in the terms of issuance for construction and permission for commissioning from 10 days to 7 working days, the cancellation of approvals for design documentation of water supply and sewerage systems of organizations and setting the facility for cadastral registration "in the order of interagency interaction without the participation of the developer." In addition, in Moscow and St. Petersburg, electronic services for construction services were introduced, which could also seriously improve the situation in these control areas (the survey among companies is not conducted in countries as a whole, but in large economic centers where they work – in Russia in the rating take into account reviews of Moscow and St. Petersburg).
Maxim Oreshkin believes that, in spite of the remaining significant gap from the benchmark by 15 points, "the goal to reach a place in the rating of at least 20 remains." According to him, this will have to "work on creating breakthrough procedures in areas where we are significantly behind – in terms of applying new digital technologies."
"All that is related to building permits – we will come up with breakthrough solutions that should become models for other countries in the world," the minister said.
Another reform, which is not directly taken into account in the rating, but very important for the growth of all the points, is connected with a change in the conditions of control and supervision. In the near future, the government is going to introduce an updated version of the bill, the main task of which is to move from the principle of punishment to the principle of warnings and introduce a risk management system. Maxim Oreshkin is confident that she will "make control and supervisory activities more qualitative and more friendly to Russian business."
In the opinion of the deputy chairman of the expert council of the Business Russia, Vladimir Gamza, everything became much easier with business registration procedures.
However, in terms of financial services, business conditions are deteriorating, some experts say. Commercial banks feel pressure from the Central Bank. In practice, this leads to situations where banks require medium and small enterprises to match the characteristics of a large corporation. According to Vladimir Gamza, in general, business access to financial services on the non-banking market is narrowing. For example, enterprises have few opportunities to enter the market with bonded borrowings.
At the same time, the main investment strategist of BCS Maxim Shein believes that it is easier for businesses to get loans, as rates are lower. At the same time, the development of credit bureaus also contributed to the improvement of positions in the rating. – the expert believes.
The managing partner of the VETA expert group, Ilya Zharskiy, believes that the 18th place in the execution of contracts for Russia is justified, since "we have quite developed legislation in the field of public procurement, which, moreover, is supported by IT solutions, for example, the Unified Information System EIS) in public procurement. " He believes that the arbitration courts also work properly.
Traditionally weak results of the rating on construction and international trade did not surprise experts.
"The constantly changing rules of the game, the bureaucratization of many processes, the absence of indulgences for medium and small businesses – all these factors together from year to year do not allow our country to rise to a worthy position in the Doing Business rating," said Dmitry Kotrovsky, a partner of Khimki Group .
Maxim Oreshkin believes that in the future, the emphasis should be shifted from assessing the procedures for doing business to human development. In his view, "a key factor in the competitiveness of the economy in developing and attracting talents." Therefore, he expects to gradually shift the emphasis on creating an environment for the development of human competencies. "
For example, according to the rating of the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness, broader criteria are being explored, such as the macroeconomic environment, the complexity of doing business, the development of financial markets, infrastructure, health and education.
In this rating among 137 countries, Russia already occupies 38 place, having improved for the year its positions also by 5 points.
Original in Russian: Gazeta.ru


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Cecil Walker Elected Chairman of BMI Board
Recently named BMI President & CEO Del R. Bryant was elected to his first four-year term on the board.
Re-elected to the board were Amador Bustos, Managing Partner, Bustos Media Holdings LLC, Granite Bay, CA; Philip A. Jones of Mission Hills, KS; and John A. (Jack) Sanders, Executive VP, Media Operations & President/Television of Belo Corporation, Dallas, TX. Their terms expire in 2008.
Stuart Rosen, BMI Assistant Vice President, Legal Affairs, was elected Corporate Secretary.
Continuing in their terms are: James G. Babb, President, Babb Communications, Charlotte, N.C.; Harold C. Crump, VP, Corporate Affairs of Hubbard Broadcasting Inc., St. Paul, MN; N. John Douglas, Chairman & CEO of AIM Broadcasting LLC, Palo Alto, CA; Craig A. Dubow, President & CEO, Gannett Broadcasting, McLean, VA; Kenneth J. Elkins, Director, Pulitzer Inc., and Director, Hearst Argyle Television, St. Louis MO, who just completed his third term as Chairman of the BMI Board; Catherine L. Hughes, Founder & Chairperson, Radio One, Inc., Baltimore, MD; Jerome L. Kersting, CFO, Clear Channel Radio, San Antonio, TX; Frank E. Melton, Chairman & CEO, WLBT-TV, Jackson, MS; G. Neil Smith, President GNS Media LLC, Liberty, SC; Donald A. Thurston, President, Berkshire Broadcasting Co., Inc., North Adams, MS; George V. Willoughby of Seattle, WA; and K. James Yager, CEO, Barrington Broadcasting Co., LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL.

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Earliest memory; a beauty that will last for life. Colors that shine and lights that twinkle. Warm hugs and giggles that last long. A child see things as simple as can be that's why her joy and life is envied by the old. First step, first word, first birthday, and how she wear her smile proudly.
Why does the earliest memory cannot be compared by any memory we have? Yes, you are right, definitely right. Because it's incomparable, never to happen again, and very first.
A lullaby, do you remember it? That simple song, that calms you and make you sleep. A gift from your parents that gives you guidance for life. How that song remind you to have faith even if life is hard and turmoil is around. A song that will remind you love, that will make you remember well the word of God, and that He is our provision. A lullaby hoping one day you'll grow with beauty and grace; to not let the world take these for it will mean death. Yes, that lullaby is the 1st great heritage of your parent to you and from you to your children and from them to your grand children down to your great great grand children. Sing it with me. Please remember.


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This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us are doing a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now into our second time around. I am the hostess this month and I picked a Valentine type image from Whipper Snapper Designs. I will swap the cards and then send everyone the next image, which will be provided by Carol. Then we all get to do it all over again!
Here is the inside of my card:
Cardstock: Recollections White; Stampin' Up Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose; Authentique Smitten-Fusion Patterned Paper
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It's Now
Every week, PLUME VOYAGE magazine chooses a selection of cultural news and international exhibitions for you to keep up with on your getaways or city breaks or just keep your mind open with a motionless journey.
To end this April PLUME VOYAGE invites you to the Riviera to discover the images of Slim Aarons, to the Loire Valley to immerse yourself in the Gardens of the Deadly Sins at the Domaine de Chaumont, to New York to discover the latest work by Jasper Johns and to London to marvel at the glamour of Italian fashion. Go on, it's happening now!
« Slim Aarons , Slim's Riviera » at the Cap-Eden-Roc , Antibes, and at the Chateau Saint-Martin, Vence.
Getty Images Gallery, in London, is presenting a selection of images by the American photographer Slim Aarons for his latest exhibition.
Representing the luxury and frivolity of a generation who frequented the Côte d'Azur between 1957 and 1975, these images depict an entire era. Full of light and charm, the photos – presented at the Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes and at the Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence – all tell stories of a quiet way of life and a delicately quaint atmosphere.
From 8 May to 15 October.
The « Gardens of the Deadly Sins » at the Domaine de Chaumont, Chaumont-sur-Loire.
For its 23rd edition, the International Garden Festival held in Chaumont-sur-Loire will embody the heady expression of the deadly sins.
It is a festival of extravagance and self-restraint and a shining example of the duality of impulses and characters. Indeed, what do gluttony and pride mean when we speak of gardens? Laziness and lust? Wrath and envy? Heady fragrances, daring plants, diverse and varied excesses, the upsides and downsides of these past and present venial or major "sins" have been subtly evoked and have given wings to the imaginations of the designers. In addition, several guests have received a "green card " such as Betty Bui, Marc Nucera, Jean -Philippe Poirée-Ville and even Camille Muller and Fumiaki Takano.
Until November 2.
« Jasper Johns: Regrets » at the MoMA, New York.
The exhibition that the MoMA has dedicated to the leader of American art since the 1950s is dedicated to his most recent production, paintings, drawings and prints.
. It is in June 2012 that Jasper Johns discovered a photo of a painting by Lucian Freud in an auction catalogue. Inspired not only by the photographic image, but also by the physical qualities of the object itself, Johns reworked this motif through several multi-media permutations. Using a complex combination of techniques, he created a series entitled "Regrets" by exploring the constant interaction of materials, their representation and their individual signification.
Until September 1.
« Joséphine » at the Musée du Luxembourg, Paris.
On the occasion of the bicentenary of the death of the Empress Josephine, this exhibition renews the image of one of the women who most influenced the history of France.
Fully embedded in her time, she still embodies an extraordinary destiny in a society undergoing great change. Thanks to some exceptional loans, the exhibition evokes, in addition to her life, all areas in which Josephine has left her mark. Starting with the decorative arts, by showing off her luxurious furnishings and her table. Also fashion, through the elegance and richness of her clothes and jewelry. And the art of portraiture, through emblematic pieces of work such as the great portraits of her by Prud'hon and Gros.
Until June 29
« The Glamour of Italian Fashion » at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
This exhibition takes a comprehensive look at the glamour of Italian fashion from the end of the Second World War to the present day.
History explored through people and the organizations that have contributed to its reputation for quality and style. Nearly a hundred ensembles and accessories from the major houses (Pucci, Valentino, Gucci, Missoni, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Prada…) take a look back at this rich history and present the next generation of talent .
Until July 27.
« Duane Hanson, sculptures of the American dream » at the Musée d'Ixelles.
Hypnotized by the early human form and the multitude of its attitudes, Duane Hanson made carvings in wood, bronze and polyester.
Although he tried to focus on abstraction, he found it difficult to deviate from figuration. Pop Art allowed him to choose realism as a mode of expression. Between 1965 and 1996, he produced more than 140 sculptures of men and women, represented with a high degree of realism, but also a touch of illusion in the process. Duane Hanson explored the fragility of human nature over the course of his work, which impress with the sheer force of their resemblance to real living beings, their hyperrealism. A reflection on the human condition of modern man, isolated, lost, plagued by loneliness and alienation.
Until May 25
« Découvrez les Baga » at the Barbier-Mueller Museum, Geneva.
Displayed for the first time, the Barbier-Mueller collection of Baga masks, statuettes, drums and seats from Guinea, the most important one in private hands, is being put exhibited.
From Europe to the United States, the Baga artefacts have fascinated artists for generations (Picasso, Giacometti, Moore), who recognized in their formal, monumental and geometrical features the quintessence of beauty. If we know little of the ritual practices and religious representations that gave meaning to these works, the exhibition shows that coastal shipping companies of Guinea remain to this day, the heirs of their ancient religious culture, with or without object.
Until May 4
« Veronese : Magnificence in Renaissance Venice » at the National Gallery, London.
A serious event, this exhibition presents fifty works by the great Italian master and just as many loans.
Veronese (1528-1588), who everyone recognizes as the great master of color who was even responsible for inventing new hues, was one of the greatest painters of the Venetian Renaissance. Celebrated during his lifetime, his posthumous reputation has made him an inspiration to many celebrated painters, such as Van Dyck, Rubens, Watteau and Delacroix.
Until June 15
«Valérie Belin, Still Life» at the Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Brussels.
For her second solo exhibition, Valérie Belin presents a set of unpublished photographs.
The exhibition focuses on her work from the Still Life series where the artist reveals a lavish and dreamlike "collection". Her new still lifes dialogue with the Intérieurs series. The almost obsessive accumulation of objects is the culmination that links these series together. Here, the artist creates real compositions and takes us on a journey through the intimacy of an expression of what we see, perceive and feel. Through her photographs, the artist continues to explore the possible representations of the object.
From April 22 to June 21.
« Les Gobelins au siècle des Lumières » at the Galerie des Gobelins, Paris.
The exhibition presents a selection of the best tapestries woven at the Gobelins in the eighteenth century, accompanied by the painted furniture collections of the Mobilier national.
Alongside the traditional religious models, the manufacturing of the Gobelins, under the direction of Charles Le Brun, has undergone an extraordinary revival since the mid-seventeenth century. The subject of epic history is maintained, while other less edifying series appear, destined for royal apartments. This course is detailed via 25 tapestries, their original designs and models, as well as drawings and prints.
«Edy Ferguson, Coke Tragedy» at the Galerie Cortex Athletico, Paris.
For her first solo exhibition, the American artist Edy Ferguson presents a body of paintings and drawings made between 2008 and 2014.
Coke Tragedy is a visual diary where popular icons of pop punk culture (such as Amy Winehouse and Ian Curtis) sit alongside literary and media figures. The dialogue that Edy Ferguson creates with her art is not far from that of figures like Calder, Basquiat, de Kooning, Matisse and Picasso. In these spaces, she inserts dramas that pass through her world, like characters in a play.
Until May 18.
«Sky Under the Roof, Drawings for Parisian Ceilings in the Grand Siècle» at the Louvre, Paris.
Ceiling decoration underwent a profound transformation in the 17th century.
The shift from flat ceilings to vaulted ones inspired artists to develop innovative treatments that played with compartmentalizing space, alternating layers of illusion, and organizing narrative, ornamental and emblematic registers. Through 80 drawings and prints from the museum's holdings and several Parisian collections, the exhibition presents the formal evolution of civil decoration in the French capital over the course of the century, and takes a look at four major undertakings: the Hôtel Lambert, the Mazarin palace, and the Louvre and Tuileries palaces under Louis XIV.
Until May 19.
« Du ménage à l'art » at the Viaduc des Arts, Paris.
On the occasion of its 150th anniversary, the Fédération française de la brosserie is exhibiting a collection of 400 objects that details the legacy a rarely acknowledged heritage:
that of brushes and brush makers.Cleaning brushes, toilet brushes, brushes for industrial use, painting and more…these familiar objects, although almost invisible, are ubiquitous in our daily lives. From their materials and their manufacturing process to their uses and games, this quirky exhibition raises awareness of their common uses.
From 9 to 20 April.
« Beyond the next day » at the Quadrennial, Düsseldorf.
To mark the occasion of the third edition of its biggest visual arts festival, entitled the Über Das Morgen Hinaus (Beyond the next day), Düsseldorf invites the public to experience a novel approach to the future.
Throughout the event, thirteen major cultural venues in the city – museums, art galleries and partner institutes – present exhibitions on this theme and ask visitors to ponder this idea: how do the of artists today see the future? How their predecessors once imagined it? What role do the materials they have used play? It's an opportunity to realize how it can be exciting to think about the world of tomorrow and measure the progress made throughout cultural history.
From 5 April to 10 August.
« Le Secret » at the Château du Rivau, Lémeré.
Recognized by the World Heritage of Unesco, the Château de Rivau is welcoming an exhibition that ignites a dialogue between the old art collections housed in the castle and contemporary art between its medieval walls and fairy tale gardens.
State secrets, alcoves, messages and secret societies, the secrets of Punchinello…artists such as Wim Delvoye and Joan Fontcuberta distill the secret in all its forms. "The Secret" welcomes all mediums used by today's artists with many pieces designed especially for event: photographs, installations, sculptures, video, and textile art.
Until November 4.
« Chartres en Lumières », Chartres.
For its 11th edition, Chartres en Lumières illuminates the 29 major sites of its cultural and architectural heritage.
From the edges of the Eure to the fantastic scenery of the twelfth century Cathedral, the 2014 edition of the show features new scenes which highlight the old washhouses and the art of the master glassmakers of the Middle Ages. At the same time, the "Chartres Video Mapping Contest" will discover new talents of mapping, a multimedia technology for projecting shapes and images onto walls with an international competition. The three best projects will be screened during the Fête de la Lumière, on September 20th.
From 12 April to 12 October.


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Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81, has been remembered for his "toughness and strong stance" by the former director of the Vietnamese prison where he was held as a prisoner of war for five and a half years.
Col. Tran Trong Duyet told Vietnam News that he felt "very sad" upon learning of the death of the decorated war hero.
McCain was held in captivity by the North Vietnamese in Hoa Lo Prison, nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton" by American POWs, after his plane was shot down in October 1967 during a bombing mission over Hanoi.
McCain was subjected to repeated beatings and interrogations while being held captive and sustained lifelong injuries that prevented him from raising his arms above his head.
"I had a lot of time meeting him when he was kept in the prison," Duyet said. "At that time I liked him personally for his toughness and strong stance. Later on, when he became a U.S. Senator, he and Senator John Kerry greatly contributed to promote Vietnam-U.S. relations so I was very fond of him."
Duyet added that he'd like to send condolences to the McCain family.
"I think it's the same feeling for all Vietnamese people as he has greatly contributed to the development of Vietnam-U.S. relations," he said.
Speaking during a visit to Vietnam in 2000 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, McCain said he harbored "no anger nor rancor."
"I'm a better man for my experience and I'm grateful for having the opportunity of serving," he said at the time.
Indeed, in 1995, when diplomatic relations between the countries were normalized after two decades of severed ties, McCain said the United States had "looked back in anger at Vietnam for too long."
"I cannot allow whatever resentments I incurred during my time in Vietnam to hold me from doing what is so clearly my duty," he said in a statement. "I believe it is my duty to encourage this country to build from the losses and the hopes of our tragic war in Vietnam a better peace for both the American and Vietnamese people."
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2010 will be over in a few days, so it's time for that year-end exercise: the year-end rankings of the shows that I watched. I'm quite early from my usual schedule. Whew! Now what else to do on New Year's Eve? 😀
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[Lists 2010] All-time Faves and Rankings: Yuri and Shoujo Ai
This is what I have been referring to in my New Year post. I will rank the shows I've watched for each genre/grouping. I am not yet sure about the complete list of genres/groupings that I will tackle, because I doubt if there is enough material for most of them. But the major ones are slice of life, comedy, shounen, and of course, mecha. But today I will tackle yuri/shoujo-ai. (Warning: There might be some spoilers, but just a few.)
My Top Anime for 2009
I said I would not do this list. However, I made an about-face (for reasons I cannot say). Unlike last year, my room is not such a mess today. The weather's still fine though. Another thing for this year, I'll be including shows that I haven't finished yet but where I'm halfway through (or are ongoing shows). The shows are Aoi Bungaku, Bakemonogatari, Cross Game, Kimi ni Todoke, Sasameki Koto. I cannot include Kara no Kyoukai because I'm only into ep 2 and the show is still an unknown for me. Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood doesn't count also because I stopped watching and am saving everything for a later date. Fairy Tail is probably gonna go on forever, and I'm still undecided on it overall.
Anime Progress Report: Blues and Strawberries Edition
Yep, finally got the urge write a progress report again.
And so it's time for the 2009 summer anime…
And as usual, doesn't look like there's a lot of promising shows. I'm checking out only the following shows: Aoi Hana - Hmm, shoujo-ai? But it's directed by Kenichi Kasai, and I enjoyed even KimiKiss. So will watch. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 - Bones. Gave us Bounen no Xamdou. Ouran. Etc. Will watch. Yoku Wakaru Gendai …
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Start with a sample of America's youth (supposedly wandering aimlessly since '08 election), add pinch of militia movement, stir vigorously with national obsession with militarism, sprinkle in overblown Tea Party fervor and giddy CPAC fire breathing, drizzle with phallic symbolism … and you've got the perfect CPAC news photo. (The orange you've got to help me with.)
…Of course, we know how the NRA loves marketing to children.
(photo: Cliff Owen/AP. caption: Alex Gerrard of Bolling Green, Ky. , tries his shotgun shooting skills at an NRA shooting simulator during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.)


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ICAI has come out with a clarification on applicable edition of Pracice Mannual & Study Material for CA Final Paper 4 - Corprorate & Allied Laws for May, 16 exams
as per ICAI clarification following are relevant for Paper 4
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RTP : May, 16 attempt
Further, it is also clarified by ICAI that students may refer latest Jan 16 edition for the same, but students are advised to must refer RTP of May, 2016 examination be referred side by side so as to know what is applicable/not applicable for May, 2016 examination.
However, it is recommended to go through once RTP for May 15 & Nov 15 exams too
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"Peyton's going to want to go back there and go through all the little games. Then, he'll call at the line trying to play with Ray (Lewis) and our secondary," linebacker Terrell Suggs said. "But we'll try not to give him anything. Like I said, it isn't going to be the physical game it's been the last two weeks."
Lewis considers matching up against Manning "a chess match."
"He's trying to put his players in the right position (and) I'm trying to make sure mine are in the right position," Lewis said. "You just kind of get two brains going. It's just really having fun. Sometimes I walk up to the line and I'll say something that has nothing to do with football. It just turns out to be a great game."
Manning has been one of the few quarterbacks to have success against the Ravens. In six games against the Ravens, he has thrown 13 touchdowns and averaged 283 yards passing.
But Manning has a lot of respect for the Ravens, especially Lewis. Like Manning, Lewis studies tape and picks up on tendencies.
"There's many a time when I've heard Ray calling out our plays, and he's been pretty accurate at times," Manning said. "It's always impressive to watch him play. I don't know if I necessarily enjoy it, but it's a challenge."
Most of the Ravens prefer a physical game to the one dictated by Manning.
"I would rather grind your 11 up against our 11 and go play football," Suggs said. "Not too many teams can do that with us. I think Peyton knows that, so he's got to do his little games at the line."
The Ravens have the NFL's top-ranked pass defense. They have limited quarterbacks to a 46.2 percent completion rate, allowing three touchdowns while intercepting seven passes.
But these numbers might be deceiving at this time.
Like last season, the Ravens will face their showdown with Manning with a banged-up secondary.
Two cornerbacks (Samari Rolle and Fabian Washington) and one safety (Dawan Landry) could all miss Sunday's game between the Ravens (2-2) and the Colts (2-2) because of injury.
When the secondary was depleted last season, Manning threw four touchdown passes in a 44-20 rout.
"It's always a challenge," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of facing Manning. "Our secondary will be at full strength for the guys that are healthy. The guys that will go out there will be counted on to get the job done. I think they'll play really well."
SERIES HISTORY: Ninth meeting. Ravens trail series, 6-2. The Colts, who relocated from Baltimore in 1984, beat the Ravens for the fifth straight time last season, 44-20. Peyton Manning threw four touchdown passes and the Colts built a 30-point lead by the second quarter. The Ravens were missing both starting cornerbacks (Chris McAlister and Samari Rolle). The Ravens are 0-3 in Indianapolis.


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In the past few years, dozens of slow fashion brands have emerged dedicated to ethical and sustainable practices. Here is the list of some that are truly ethical at heart and aren't just eco-friendly or fair trade for a season or two but are part of the fashion revolution. Patagonia is one of the first […]Read more
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LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Peter J. Lucido said legislation finalized on Friday will dramatically reduce the cost of auto insurance for Michigan drivers while providing them with a selection of coverage options, which come with mandated rate reductions, to meet their individual needs.
"The insane cost of auto insurance has plagued Michigan drivers for decades," said Lucido, R-Shelby Township. "All of that changes after today — the bipartisan plan we passed will dramatically lower those burdensome costs by giving drivers more choice in what they buy, through cost protections and by going after fraud and abuse."
Key components of the plan include:
- Requiring auto insurers to provide customers with a range of personal injury protection (PIP) options, including the ability to opt out of PIP coverage entirely if an individual has other qualified health coverage, a $50,000 policy for Medicaid enrollees, a $250,000 policy, a $500,000 policy, and an unlimited medical benefit policy;
- Reducing the annual Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association fee by 80% for all above options other than unlimited;
- Strengthening the insurance fraud division within the state Department of Insurance and Financial Services to empower law enforcement to crack down on auto insurance fraud; and
- Ending excessive health care costs related to auto insurance claims by implementing a fee schedule to cap the amount providers can charge insurers.
Michigan is the most expensive state for car insurance in the nation, with an average premium that is 83% more expensive than the national average. A recent University of Michigan study indicates auto insurance is unaffordable in 97% of Michigan ZIP codes.
"I am glad that individual legislators and the administration were able to come together in supporting this plan to give Michigan drivers a break," Lucido said. "It's a 'win' for everyone."
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It is with great pleasure that we would like to invite all members of the Joliet area community to the 1st Celebration and Annual Dinner for the African American Business Association. The African American Business Association is a collaboration and vision that began in August of 2017 as a division of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry. In celebration of the first year in existence, a night of awards, discussion, and camaraderie has been planned.
The Mission of the this group is as follows: "To advocate for the creation, growth, and general welfare of African American businesses throughout the Joliet Region, while fostering economic development in the African American communities."
The evening will feature a procurement panel discussion and a keynote address from the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce President Larry Ivory. In addition, the Law Office of Vincent F. Cornelius will receive the Business of the Year Award. Finally, a Trailblazer Award will be bestowed upon Ms. Oriole Powell, Mr. Percy Conway, and Mr. George L. Tyus.
Please join us on Tuesday, October 30 at the Jacob Henry Victorian Ballroom as the African American Business Association celebrates a successful first year and honors a number of worthy award recipients.
The event will start with a cocktail reception at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner, panel discussion, and then the program and awards. The cost to attend is $35 and reservations are required. For more information or to register, please contact the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry at 815.727.5371 or www.jolietchamber.com.


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On May 9th, rumours of Visual 2's cancellation has been spreading ever since the video of Visual 1 has been renamed to just Ariana Grande – Dangerous Woman.
The Dangerous Woman MV has been renamed, leading to speculations of Visual 2 being scrapped. #JusticeForVisual2 pic.twitter.com/VCbnTlg7DF
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Ariana went to take all of the confusion and explained it all on Snapchat. "I don't want to spoil any surprises but I think you have a lot more to be excited about than to be upset about, I love you". Ariana claims she is planning to release more music videos for songs such as Let Me Love You & Into You.
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@ArianaGrande First Voodoo Love and the OG Honeymoon Avenue, then another promised live stream, now Visual 2 is scrapped. #JUSTICEFORVISUAL2
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The Nissan Versa sedan, and its hatchback cousin the Versa Note, both see some nice updates this model year, including new body-color power mirrors and four-speaker sound systems now standard on the Versa and new tech equipment on the Versa Note. Continue browsing our full 2016 Nissan Versa review to learn all about these fantastic changes.
Drivers can choose between four trim levels on the 2016 Nissan Versa in Frisco: S, S Plus, SV and SL. Standard features on the entry-level S trim include 15-inch steel wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, a trip computer, a tilt-only steering wheel, cloth upholstery, steering wheel audio controls, and the aforementioned body-color mirrors and four-speaker sound system.
The next-level S Plus trim adds cruise control, a rear spoiler and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to the sedan, while the SV trim gets power accessories, upgraded upholstery and interior trim, map lights, a USB port, split folding rear seatbacks and remote keyless entry.
The range-topping Versa SL model gets 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior trim, variable intermittent wipers and foglights, as well as more tech features like keyless ignition, voice-controlled navigation, Bluetooth audio streaming, smartphone integration and a 5.8-inch touchscreen.
The Versa Note is a favorite option of many 2016 Nissan Versa reviews, thanks to its fun hatchback body style, as well as its list of features that, while similar to the Versa sedan, add a bit more sport to the car. These features include a sport body kit with a rear spoiler, synthetic suede upholstery, a sport steering wheel, and unique front and rear fascias, all available on the Versa Note SR.
Both models of the Versa are powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 109 horses and 107 lb.-ft. of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the base S trim on both models, while upper trims get a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The 2016 Nissan Versa and the 2016 Nissan Versa Note are both in Frisco. Stop by Crest Nissan today to take these terrific new Nissan cars for a test drive.


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WebAudio and WebVideo - Enterprise license and higher.
Give your website visitors easy chat access to your organization by adding WebChat Plus. But there is so much more...
WebChat Plus by Anywhere365 enables:
- Visitors to chat without having Skype for BusinessSkype for Business (formerly Microsoft Office Communicator and Microsoft Lync) is an instant-messaging client used by Anywhere365. In order to use SFB, a Microsoft Skype for Business Server is required. Skype for Business is enterprise software; compared to Skype, it has different features that target businesses. or Microsoft Teams installed, just browse to the website and start chatting.
- Incoming chat requests to be routed to a group of Contact Center Agents.
- Audio, Video and Application Sharing.
- CRMCRM stands for Customer Relationship Management and is a method/technology for managing contacts of customers. CRM helps to offer each customer an individual value proposition based on its wishes. In addition, CRM makes it visible which customers represent higher value for the organization and therefore might be served in a different way. integration, where the CRM information is opened based on the visitors email address.
- Chat questions, were the visitor is asked a predefined list of questions before being transferred to an agent.
- Interactive Dialog Response, to route the chat to different Agent groups based on choices made by the customer.
- CallMeCallMe adds a button on your website where the customer can enter his / her number to be called by the UCC, saving the customer in telephone costs. requests made by visitors.
- Customization to match the look & feel of your website.
- Customizable automated messages (welcome, goodbye, etc.).
- Automatic storage of chat conversations for future reference, a copy of the chat can be send to the visitors email.
- Is integrated with the Real-time Information Provider (wallboard).
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Features Values
Note: Some features require are only available with the corresponding license, this is indicated by one of the following icons. If no icon is shown, the feature applies to all mentioned licenses below. (Not applicable for basic queue or reception uccUCC stands for Unified Contact Center and consists of a queue that can be handled by Agents Each Contact Center has its own settings, interactive voice response questions and Agent with specific skills. Agents can be member of, or sign up to, one or more Contact Centers.)
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Besides the feature to add the Chat modality, Anywhere365 also provides the feature to log the chat sessions for future references.
The Anywhere365 Wallboard visualizes the status of an UCC. It lists the incoming calls, along with the choices that are made within the IVRInteractive Voice Response (IVR) is a telephone application to take orders via telephone keypad or voice through a computer. By choosing menu options the caller receives information, without the intervention of a human operator, or will be forwarded to the appropriate Agent. and the wait time of the caller. Furthermore it's shows which agents are connected to the UCC together with their presence status.
Dialogue Provider
Start a chat from a website. Chat functionality is one of the most widely used features of standard Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business. Anywhere365 can offer this feature to customers who don't have Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business. The presence status of the group is determined by the individual members. Once a group chat is started, Anywhere365 hunts an available group member and offers the chat to that person.
Start a call from a website. Call functionality is a widely used features of standard Skype for Business. Anywhere365 can offer this feature to customers directly from a website. The presence status of the group is determined by the individual members. Once a group chat is started, Anywhere365 hunts an available group member and offers the chat to that person. During the Chat the dialogue can be expanded with audio.
Start a videochat from a website. Chat functionality is one of the most widely used features of standard LyncMicrosoft Lync (formerly Microsoft Office Communicator) is an instant messaging program designed for business use and is the successor of Windows Messenger. In order to use Lync, a Microsoft Lync Server is required. and Skype for Business. Anywhere365 can offer this feature to customers who don't have Lync and Skype for Business. The presence status of the group is determined by the individual members. Once a group chat is started, Anywhere365 hunts an available group member and offers the chat to that person. During the chat the session can be expanded with video.
Anywhere365 is developed with information sharing in mind. Therefore, it is possible to create an interface between a UCC and any other system. One of the most important interfaces is the one with CRM software. Once a call agent answers a call, and CRM is integrated with Anywhere365, an additional screen pops up and contains all available information of the caller. This might significantly improve the service provided to the caller.
The WebChat is fully customizable to meet your organizational identity, complete with explanation.
If your Microsoft Lync/SFBSkype for Business (formerly Microsoft Office Communicator and Microsoft Lync) is an instant-messaging client used by Anywhere365. In order to use SFB, a Microsoft Skype for Business Server is required. Skype for Business is enterprise software; compared to Skype, it has different features that target businesses. servers are up-to-date and a Lync/SFB Trusted Application Server is ready, with the couple of hour pre requisites to be done , the deployment only takes a few hours after which the training can start. You can start using Anywhere365 and the UCC's the day you have bought it. Think about which Role Models you want to implement. Together with us or our partner, you can start delivering the promise to the business. Of course the time to understand all features and processes you can do with Anywhere365 will take some longer and for that you can be supported by WORKSTREAMPEOPLE Consulting Service or one of our local or worldwide Value Adding reseller partners.
Anywhere365's client software supports multiple languages.
Anywhere365 support the use of Office365 users as Agents.
Agent Management
The architecture of Anywhere365 is based on a distributed environment. Agents of the UCC can be from within your organization. But Anywhere365 in combination with FederationFederation makes it possible to communicate with customers, suppliers, partners and others, via Lync Server 2010 and Lync Server 2013, which are not in the same Lync environment. makes it possible to add Agents that are not within your organization environment easily by adding the SIPThe Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a protocol to make multimedia communication (audio, video and other data communication) possible and it is also used for Voice over IP (VoIP). SIP has similarities with other Internet protocols such as HTTP and SMTP. address to the list of Agents. This allows you to add anyone with an Office365 account to your UCC, for example your ICT partner as a second line help desk.
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Anywhere365 distinct two different call agents: (1) Formal AgentsA Formal Agent is able to sign in and sign out of an UCC. This can be achieved when the Agent sends a start or stop command to the Lync or Skype for Business client of the UCC. and (2) Informal AgentsWhen a person is set as Informal Agent it is always an Agent in the Agent circle.. An informal agent is connected to the UCC once he/she is logged in, while a formal agent needs to sign in for an UCC in order to collaborate. The use of formal agents makes it easy to switch between different UCCs by sending commands to the Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business client or use the friendly user interface of the Inflight Snapper and help the busiest UCC. Single-sign-on makes it possible to sign in to all the UCCs a formal agent works for.
Within Anywhere365 it is possible to create groups that consist of multiple Agents with a similar Skill. Based on the presence status of the individual, a group presence status is created. Furthermore Anywhere365 has the unique ability to give the group a name and add a photo.
Agent Functionality
Anywhere365 makes it possible to wrap up a call before the next call is offered to a call agent by setting the discharge duration. The discharge duration is the time after a call to finalize the administration. During this time call agents will not be hunted for new calls, though its presence status will be available.
Anywhere365 supports both mobile phones (PSTN Agents - Enterprise) as well as smart phones with Skype for Business Mobile. With this feature you can fully integrate mobile users into your contact center.
Dialogue Management
Interactive Dialogue Response (IDRInteractive Dialogue Response (IDR) is an application to take orders via keypad or button through a computer. By choosing menu options the contact receives information, without the intervention of a human operator, or will be forwarded to the appropriate Agent.) allows customers to interact with a host system via WebChat, after which they can service their own inquiries or will be redirected to an Agent by following the IDR dialogue. All texts within the IDR will be loaded dynamically based on the browser language of the customer. Scripts build according to conversational design principles can be easily created.
Because Anywhere365 is combined with Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business presence status of call agents is available. This makes it possible to optimize queues by forwarding calls only to those agents that are available. This results in shorter wait times for customers.
One of the major advantages of Anywhere365 is Skill Based Hunting. This makes it possible to select call agents based on their skills. This means that customers will be connected to only those call agents that are actually able to help them. This way of hunting is used for Voice, Chat and WebChat.
Instead of answering questions the chat user is asked to provide a picture. The picture is recognized and the chat is routed to the correct Agent.
Available even when the person is busy or offline. For reasons a person within a Contact Center of UCC can be available, even when the person is busy or offline. Think about a Role ModelRole models are example configurations of a UCC that performs a specific function. for medical support, with every person with a First Aid (EHBO) certificate into a UCC. When a call comes in out of context of First Aid, the person in a call, will be hunted and get the Microsoft Teams or Skype for Business toastA toast is a skype instant message notification. invite. Since we support Contextual Display in a toast, the person gets the invite with the Emergency picture and can act directly. Every UCC do supports its own Lowest Presence Hunt value.
Quality Management
To improve the quality of the contact center, it is possible to add Quality Monitoring to the Call flow. This way customers can give feedback on the received service.
Supervisors of a UCC have the opportunity to generate a list of current calls and monitor them, intervene, whisper to an agent, talk as a conference, take over the call and give back the call to an agent. With reporting from a compliance point of view, all supervisor actions can be made visible in the dialogue timeline.


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How Warren Johnson thinks Pro Stock spent "41 days off" preparing for the Virginia NHRA Nationals
Warren Johnson never took a vacation while campaigning Pro Stock full time on the NHRA circuit, and while the veteran tuner and racer is not retired, he's also not racing at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. There are 17 Pro Stock cars entered for the first race back after 41 days between competition, giving teams time to hit the books – something The Professor is all too familiar with.
"When you looked at the 24 races and all the test time and the appearance obligations, we had 288 days a year that we were on the road. That left us about 80 days to do our test time," said Johnson. "It would have been a godsend for us to have that kind of time to do development work. If we'd had that kind of time before, we'd probably have even more wins and championships than we were lucky enough to win. Honestly that's true for both me and Bob Glidden, who was working with a similar operation to me."
Teams are understandably cagey about the potential for immediate improvement entering Richmond. Johnson also acknowledges that gains found at the race shop and through testing may be difficult to suss out from timeslips and will likely be attributed to the great racing surface at Virginia Motorsports Park and the weather conditions in Richmond. But those 41 days will add up as the season goes on.
Johnson says the teams likely attacked their six weeks of downtime in two areas: Power and power application. So, dyno time and finding a way to get that power to the ground. That's an oversimplification, but the two biggest areas you'll see those areas show up are up to the 330-foot block and in quarter-mile mph.
"The dyno really validates your ideas," said Johnson, who estimates he'd try to get 10 dyno pulls in a day during an elongated break. "Once you're fortunate to find power someplace you still need to find a way to get that power to the ground. You develop all that power and you still need to find a way to get that power to the ground through something made of string and rubber called a tire.
"There's all kinds of power that you can work on. You obviously work where you can gain the most amount of elapsed time and that's the first 330-feet of the racetrack. That's where you'll spend the most amount of development time as far as at the racetrack. But congruent with that if you're going to go faster you still need more applicable power."
Johnson broke the 200-mph barrier in Pro Stock at Virginia Motorsports Park back in 1994.
Teams encounter problems every time they head to the racetrack, but they also find opportunities for testing and what Johnson often refers to as "deeper thinking." Many of those thoughts can't be fully expressed or tested while trying to improve a qualifying position or move to the next round – that's the kind of opportunity presented by an extended period to test. Getting the time to sit down and flex those muscles would be near the top of Johnson's priorities.
"You would prioritize what you think you should be working on," said Johnson. "You might start with one thing and that leads you to another area and that leads you somewhere else. That's why research and development takes so long at times – because you really are delving into the unknown; or at least, the unknown to you. Some other teams may have already plowed that ground before, but since there's a substantial lack of information sharing everyone has to do their own development work."
Johnson readily admits he's not in the loop with the Pro Stock community like he once was (he last officially tuned Matt Hartford's Pro Stock car in 2017) but The Professor will have his eye on the Virginia NHRA Nationals. The event kicks off in Richmond on Friday. Tickets are available here.


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We really do operate in the cloud, meaning the internet. We use a highly advanced custom-designed property management software, which simplifies and speeds up our processes. Tenants apply online, making the tenancy application process faster – and greener – meaning your property will be empty less and tenanted more.
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All China related merger and acquisition (M&A) deal activity, including domestic, inbound and outbound deals, have rebounded strongly in the first half of this year, and set the scene for expected robust deal activity for the remainder of 2010 and into 2011, reports PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The big growth has been seen in Chinese outbound M&A deal activity for the first 6 months of 2010 which has reached record levels, up by more than 50% compared to the first half of 2009. The positive sentiment in M&A activity is reflected in the value of these deals, with seven outbound deals in the first half of 2010 exceeding US$1 billion in value compared to 3 in the first half of 2009. A total of 99 outbound deals were announced, continuing a growing trend that began in the first quarter of 2008.
Natural resources is the main industry target for Chinese investors overseas. Fourteen resources deals were announced in the first half of 2010, with the largest being Sinopec's US$4.7 billion acquisition of a 9% stake in Synacrude from ConocoPhillips. Another notable investment was the China Investment Corporation's double investment in PennWest Energy which aggregated to a US$1.2 billion in total. Australia is identified as the main target destination, however Africa is growing in prominence for Chinese resources investors.
"Investors are broadening their industry interests as well as their target regions including the US, Japan and the European Union," reveals PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Greater China Private Equity Group Leader David Brown.
The positive trends are not only outbound. China domestic and in-bound M&A deal activity has rebounded strongly reaching levels comparable to those seen at the peak before the financial crisis.
Deal volumes increased by 26% in the first half of 2010, compared to the three-year low point in the first half of 2009. In the first half of 2010, there were 1,884 announced deals and the number of large value transactions also grew with 22 deals each exceeding US$500 million, compared to 17 such deals in the same period last year. The largest announced transaction in the first half of 2010 was China Mobile's acquisition of a 20% stake in Shanghai Pudong Development Bank for US$5.8 billion. As in this example, most of the domestic and in-bound M&A activity is attributable to intra-China deals.
Foreign in-bound M&A activity is still below pre-financial crisis levels but is trending back towards those levels.
Financial buyer activity including private equity and venture capital has flat lined, but foreign funds remain committed and domestic PE and VC fund raising in the first half of 2010 reached record levels. Domestic and local financial buyers accounted for about 3 times as many deals as their foreign counterparts.
"We are seeing a lot of activity now from both foreign and local PE funds which should turn into announced deals in the second half of the year," adds Brown. "There is an explosion in the growth of local funds, but the number of active foreign funds is also at an all time high, and we have already seen a few transactions where the two groups are starting to team up to co-invest."
Looking ahead, domestic M&A strategic deal activity in China is expected to increase in industries previously only accessible to state-owned enterprises, following the central governments release of circular 36, which has opened these industries for private investors.
Meanwhile foreign investors are expected to re-enter the market at volumes last seen prior to the financial crisis.
As for Chinese outbound investment which has seen record growth, this trend is expected to continue and in an increased number of industries apart from natural resources including automotive, equipment, and high-technology industries.


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A comprehensive summary of today's judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.
JUDICIAL: Includes administrative law, animal welfare, urb & ag, and ESA issues.
In UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. JAMES A. PRATT, CONNIE L. PRATT-SCHMIDT aka CONNIE L. PRATT, HOPKINS MORTGAGE FUND, LLC, and DUSTIN KUKLA, Defendants, No. 4:16-cv-00108-DCN, 2017 WL 4341850 (D. Idaho September 29, 2017), Farm Service Agency (FSA) sought to foreclose on real estate mortgages and security agreements. FSA submitted loan documents indicating exact amount owed, including interest. Issue was whether defendant was "currently in default for not timely paying taxes and whether he has made all annual payments on the loan." Plaintiff argued loan documentation inferred that "repayment of the loan was contingent upon [defendant] receiving an USDA operating loan." Court not persuaded and granted FSA's motion for summary judgment.
In ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, INC., et al., Appellants v. Sonny PERDUE, Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture and Robert Gibbens, Western Regional Director, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Appellees, No. 16-5073, 2017 WL 4320804 (D.D.C. September 29, 2017), plaintiffs claimed United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) renewal of zoo operators' license to exhibit animals was "arbitrary and capricious" and violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Plaintiffs alleged agency knew "operators were not in compliance with USDA Secretary's regulations governing minimum animal housing and care standards." Court observed that USDA's decision to renew the license to exhibit animals without inspecting the zoo "was not inconsistent with requirements of statute authorizing the Secretary to administer licenses for animal dealers and exhibitors." However, appellate court "could not evaluate whether renewal was arbitrary and capricious." Remanded to USDA for explanation.
JOHN P. BOERSCHIG Plaintiff – Appellant v. TRANS-PECOS PIPELINE, L.L.C. Defendant- Appellee, No. 16-50931, 2017 WL 4367151 (5th Cir. October 3, 2017) concerned a Texas law allowing a natural gas utility to condemn land for "public use." Defendant started a condemnation proceeding to obtain a permanent right-of-way and easement on plaintiff's ranch. Plaintiff argued that by ceding condemnation power to a private company, Texas eminent domain law "offends due process." Court observed that plaintiff's argument "principally relies on the private nondelegation doctrine, and issue was "whether a federal court should enjoin the ongoing state condemnation process." The court reasoned that "[t]he existence of a standard like the one Texas has for exercising eminent domain has prevented courts from finding that a delegation to private parties involves the unfettered discretion that violates due process." Court concluded that plaintiff's "due process challenge faces long odds" and denied his request for a preliminary injunction.
CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, Plaintiff, v. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, Defendant, No. 16–175 (BAH), 2017 WL 4326381 (D.D.C. September 28, 2017) involved two FOIA requests concerning EPA's determination a pesticide product would have "no effect" on species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Plaintiff argued the EPA's record search was "inadequate." Court observed that "[t]he FOIA requester bears the burden, then, of overcoming the presumption of good faith afforded to agency declarations by "rais[ing] substantial doubt . . . that the search was adequate." Upon review, the court found that the EPA's descriptions of its searches for "responsive records" failed to show "beyond material doubt that its search[es] w[ere] reasonably calculated to uncover all relevant documents." Court concluded that the EPA must "conduct a supplemental search, disclose any non-exempt materials, and, if it continues to withhold any materials, submit a supplemental declaration and Vaughn Index that sufficiently justifies these withholdings."
S. 396: A bill to make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
H.R. 289: GO Act. This bill's text for status Passed the House and is now available.
H.R. 1547: Udall Park Land Exchange Completion Act. This bill's text for status Passed the House and is now available.
H.R. 2316: Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2017. This bill's text for status Passed the House and is now available.
H.R. 3913: To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to transfer certain funds to the 1974 United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan. Bill referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources and House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 3916: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to vest in the Secretary of the Interior functions under that Act with respect to species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters. Bill referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 3914: To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Lake Afton Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation. Bill referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 2883: Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act. Bill replaces the Presidential Permit process, established through executive order, with a uniform and transparent process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity.
REGULATORY: Includes AMS, EPA, FWS, FDA, and NOAA rules and notices.
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE: Rule withdraws a proposed rule to change the reporting of export certificate information under regulations issued pursuant to the Export Apple Act and the Export Grape and Plum Act. Info here.
Rule EPA is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP), Operating Permits Program, and 112(l) program submitted on July 14, 2014, by the State of Nebraska. Info here.
Rule EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the state of Nebraska on November 14, 2011. Details here.
Rule EPA is taking final action to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on August 20, 2013, and on June 29, 2017. Details here.
Rule EPA is taking final action to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on August 20, 2013, and on June 29, 2017. Details here.
Rule EPA is proposing to approve the second 10-year maintenance plan for the San Manuel area in Arizona for the 1971 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or "standards") for sulfur dioxide (SO2). Info here.
Rule EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions, which Illinois submitted to EPA on March 2, 2016, and supplemented on August 8, 2016 and May 4, 2017, for attaining the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for the Lemont and Pekin areas. Info here.
Rule EPA is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Nebraska on November 14, 2011. Info here.
Rule EPA is proposing approval of revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Texas through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on July 10, 2015. Info here.
Rule Arizona has applied to the EPA for final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Details here.
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE: Notice FWS announces 12-month findings on petitions to list 25 species as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Details here.
Notice FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry #236 entitled "Clarification of FDA and EPA Jurisdiction Over Mosquito-Related Products." Info here.
Notice FDA is announcing a forthcoming public meeting entitled "Animal Drug User Fee Act." Info here.
Notice FDA is announcing the forthcoming public meeting entitled "Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act." Details here.
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION: Rule NMFS is exchanging unused flathead sole and rock sole Community Development Quota (CDQ) for yellowfin sole CDQ acceptable biological catch (ABC) reserves in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. Info here.


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Michael Bublé Makes First Public Appearance In Seven Months Since Son's Cancer Battle
The singer got emotional while accepting a Performing Arts Award in Canada.
It's been more than seven months since Michael Bublé revealed his three-year-old son Noah was diagnosed with cancer. In the time since, Michael has canceled all public appearances in order to be by his family's side. On Wednesday, however, Michael finally took a moment for himself when he attended the 2017 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards in Ottawa, Canada, where he was presented with the National Arts Centre Award. In his acceptance speech, Michael got emotional as he spoke about his family and thanked the Governor General for giving him the award "during what has been an emotional and difficult time."
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for Honeywell Dolphin 70e/75e mobile computer
zDock® Dual Data-Power Charging Dock in 5-Bay Rack with Dock-in-Case® Solution fits Honeywell 70e/75e Handset and Battery, to Charge FIVE (5) Handsets & FIVE (5) Batteries, w/Selected Country AC Adapter
zDock® Dual Data-Power Charging Dock in 5-Bay Rack with Dock-in-Case® Solution fits Honeywell 70e/75e Handset and Battery, It charges FIVE (5) Handsets & FIVE (5) Batteries simultaneously. The handset bays was designed under filed patent "Dock-in-Case®" concept, so users even can dock the handset with or without zCover ruggedized carrying case on.
70EHDU5A Dual Data-Power Charging Dock in 5-Bay Rack allows full screen access on each bay, so the handset can take inputs while it's in the cradle. zCover true 12V 7A Rapid Charger Power Adapter will charge the handset two times faster than using other power supplies. The chargers in bays are smart, directing more power to the handsets to charge internal battery first. They also have intelligent battery temperature monitoring and discontinue charging if the battery(ies) temperature reaches over 113°F (45°C). When batteries are full, the chargers switch to trickle charging.
70EHDU5A is a modularized, interchangeable, scalable unified dock and is part of the patented Unified Modular Docking System® and Dock-in-Dock® Solutions. It can be docked into zCover Unified Dock Racks to form a tailor-made Multi-Charger, with any other zCover Unified Dual charger or Unified Multi-battery Chargers you need. It saves space and is easily upgradable.
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4 x 100g Roskilly's Organic Fudge – Four flavours from Chocolate Orange, Praline, Ginger, Clotted Cream and Salted Caramel. Based on a real, working, organic Cornish farm where visitors can meet the animals and stroll around the meadows, Roskilly's produce award winning organic ice cream and Cornish fudge.
100g Sea Salted Caramel Chocolate by Kernow Chocolate – Kernow have a fantastic range of Cornish chocolate produced at their chocolate factory in the village of St Eval, North Cornwall.
70g Chocolate Pasty by Kernow Chocolate – a solid milk chocolate Cornish pasty made from sustainably grown cocoa and handcrafted in Cornwall, the perfect Cornish food gift!
Cornish Hampers gift card. Enter personal message at first checkout page (next page).
Rustic Lidded Hamper – A small seagrass hamper tied with a ribbon and sent in a secure outer box.
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Lots of neatness I didn't know, or had forgotten about the Z8.
And man, If I ever go full custom on my Trans Am, I'm putting some Z8 window/mirror switches in.
One switch that operates one or both windows depending on which position the mirror switch toggle is in? YES PLEASE.


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December 'Show and Prove'/Bodega Holiday Party/BHF2010 Info Session
Come join us on December 16th at Public Assembly for the December 'Show and Prove' competition/exhibition.
We will also be hosting a Bodega Holiday Party and BHF2010 Info session before the show.
Our December S and P Finalists:
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Holiday Party: 7-9pm
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Deactivated British .577 Martini Henry Rifle in excellent overall condition. 1887 dated Enfield production with crown and broad arrow markings everywhere. The bore is unblocked and the rifling is excellent. The Martini Enfield first entered service with the British Empire in 1871 and remained in use with some colonial troops until the early 1920s. The large calibre .577 bullet could cause terrible injury at ranges out to 1800 metres and by all accounts the Martini could shoot accurately out to close to these ranges. They are still in use in some of the more arcane parts of the world and have even been recovered in Taliban weapon caches in Afghanistan recently. Obsolete calibre, no licence required.


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The Ethics Board is established by Section C1A-23 of the Code of Ethics of the City of Yonkers. Its duties include: investigation of ethics complaints, conducting hearings, recommending disciplinary action, rendering advisory opinions, administration of City employee disclosure statements and providing ethics training for city employees.
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This is a printer-friendly version of an article from Zip06.com.Article Published October 5, 2016
No question about it, Guilford Savings Bank (GSB) President and CEO Tim Geelan makes a perfect "spokes-chef" for non-profit Women & Family Life Center (WFLC)'s most important annual fundraiser, Men Who Cook. The annual event, now in its 22nd year, returns Sunday, Oct. 16 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. to the intimate and elegant Guilford Yacht Club.
Tim joined GSB in 1994 as an experienced financial professional. Beginning as assistant vice president, he quickly scaled the executive ladder and was named president and chief executive officer in February 2014.
Tim continues to foster GSB's long-standing policy of encouraging everyone at GSB, from tellers to executives, to embrace community service in the towns served by the bank, including Branford. One of the programs and causes (among many) Tim volunteers to assist is WFLC, another Guilford-based organization dedicated to serving many area towns, including Branford.
The mission of WFLC is to empower women and their families with programs and services that will help strengthen those in crisis, help find positivity in life transitions, and give access to a network of support, education, and community.
For the past six years, Tim has been bringing his services to the table for WFLC as one of dozens of local "celebrity" chefs serving up their special dishes during Men Who Cook. This year, Tim is bringing back his smoked spare ribs and hopes the recipe will be another hit with the crowd. Last year, Tim's cherry and pecan smoked spare ribs won the People's Choice Award at Men Who Cook.
Voting on favorites is part of the fun of the festive cocktail-format event, which features a huge variety of great food, friendly chef competitions, and an auction. Each year, Men Who Cook helps WFLC raise more than 25 percent of its annual operating income. Tickets are on sale now at www.womenandfamilylife.org for what has become one of the shoreline's premiere charity nights.
"It's a great event," says Tim, who enjoys donning an apron, rolling up his sleeves, and working elbow-to-elbow with local and state business, government and organization leaders. "There's a bit of ego involved among the chefs, but it's really just a lot of fun. It's a great night for a great cause. Women & Family Life Center obviously does great stuff in the community. They fill a void and provide services with a regional approach."
Tim has been getting involved with local shoreline causes since he joined GSB in 1994 and moved here with his wife, Melissa St. Germain Geelan, and their three boys, now grown: Dillon, Quinn, and Sawyer. Tim credits past GSB president Charles O'Malley, followed by immediate past president Margaret Livingston, with growing GSB's community service philosophy to include employees at all levels.
In 2015 alone, GSB donated $250,000 to its local communities. Of that, $40,000 was donated to local community foundations, $22,000 given in higher education scholarships, and $14,000 in employee contributions matched by the company. In addition, GSB executives and employees gave 11,500 combined volunteer hours. Like Tim, many are affiliated with boards and help lead non-profit organizations (at last count, 60 non-profit boards of directors included GSB members).
"We've attracted a lot of talent because people see not just what we do from the business standpoint, but as a way of life and a philosophy. So we're getting people—including many millenials—that aren't just here for a job, but a career," says Tim.
The bank not only works to support its communities, it seeks to attract and maintain customers and exceed expectations.
"We're honored that we've been here since 1875, but we're not stuck in the old days. We're prudent and practical, but we've evolved with the times. The community bank model—it works," Tim says. "We really view it as the engine of the community. If you lose a Guilford Savings, you lose a lot. It's nothing against the big guys, but they're not doing this stuff."
The mutual bank has grown to seven branches since Tim joined (in 1994 GSB had two offices, both in Guilford, which remain in operation). It's also stepped in to fill an important role in towns where community banks have otherwise disappeared. Branford Savings Bank, established in 1889, did business on South Main Street as a state savings bank until 1998, when it was renamed Superior Savings of New England, which became a national bank in 2000, and went on to be acquired by Capital One in 2008.
Guilford Savings Bank opened its full service brick and mortar Branford branch at 61 North Main Street in a new, stand-alone building in 2001. The bank also offers limited services in North Branford at Evergreen Woods. Other full service branches are in Madison, North Madison, and Old Saybrook. Tim says the idea of serving more than just one town was built in by the bank's founders.
"In fact, if you go back to our original corporation, the corporators stretched from East Haven to Killingworth," says Tim, a GSB trustee and corporator. "So it was always envisioned as a shoreline, more-encompassing bank."
As a bank doing business on the shoreline and in Connecticut, "We view it as an opportunity for the bank, and sort of an obligation for the state as well, to drive the economic activity," says Tim. "It's a challenge, but we have a great group of people. We have a great board that's really invested [with] the right governance, the right employees, the right leadership."
Encouraging employees to get involved in the communities they serve is also a "win-win" for GSB and something all businesses should recognize as a valuable opportunity, Tim says.
"It's a two-way street," Tim says. "We're giving, but we're also receiving. I got my MBA at [the University of] New Haven and there was a professor who said you'll find the best leaders in non-profits [because] there's a philosophy of collaboration, getting people to follow you, getting people to work together. To get anything done, you have to have that skill set. So it's a great training ground for our employees, too. So we receive a lot, too."


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Jephsons Gardens
6th October 2018
Jephsons Gardens in Leamington Spa is a fantastic location to have a cosy small wedding. The ceremony takes place in the temperate house amongst the palms and ferns and it also means that the light it so perfect.
The guests drink champagne amongst all the tropical trees and plants while we get an opportunity to go out and take photos in the beautiful botanical gardens.


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Russian Search Marketing is glad to bring readers the final Yandex advertising news update of 2016. Over the course of the year the Yandex.Direct team introduced several new features for the online advertising community reaching their Russian audience through Yandex. From introducing a new auction system, to new retargeting options, and new ways to acquire mobile traffic, the Yandex.Direct team worked to bring advertisers a wide range of improvements to their Yandex.Direct experience. Read on for the latest developments.
Yandex Advertising News:
Yandex lengthens negative keyphrases: Advertisers will soon be able to expand negative keyphrases to 2-7 words in length. Longer negative keyphrases help advertisers refine their target audience by filtering out users searching for certain keywords that may not match the advertiser's conversion goals.
Yandex.Audience Hyperlocal Targeting: Together Yandex.Direct and Yandex.Audience introduced hyperlocal targeting that helps advertisers serve ads to users in a 500 meter radius. Advertisers can now target online audiences by neighborhood, subway stop, street, or users visiting specific websites like shopping centers or train stations.
New Dynamic URL Parameters: Advertisers can now add a new parameter for ad links, {coef-goal-context-id}, that will provide conversion stats on ads with retargeting lists to bid adjustments.
Duplicate and adapt ad campaigns and groups in interface: Yandex.Direct advertisers can now create duplicate campaigns and ad groups. Duplicates contain all keywords, negative keywords, ad texts, settings, bids, and vCard information but a new CTR and other statistics are calculated after the ads are launched again from the duplicate campaign.
Yandex.Direct ads Image Ad Builder Tool: The New Image Ad Builder tool helps advertisers create their image ads directly in the interface instead of uploading banners from different programs or ordering them from a designer.
Changes to the Yandex.Direct Geotargeting tree: Three new changes were announced for Yandex geotargetting: Updated city names and simplified structure for Ukraine, "Baltic" and "Middle East" levels have been removed from the geotargeting tree between the continent and countries, can now be set for Romania and Portugal. These updates don't impact ad settings but are useful for those using API or XLS/XLSX files.
In addition to the Yandex advertising news, the Yandex search team also released a new search algorithm based on neural networks that you can read about here!


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Setting Permissions for an External Content Type
by Troy Scott2010/07/09
In a previous post, I created an External Content Type based on the following Stored Procedures :
- dbo.BcsSalesForecastReadList
- dbo.BcsSalesForecastReadItem
Before you can use the External Content Type the permissions must be set. The permissions are set using the SharePoint 2010 Central Administration Panel. Open the Central Administration Panel and you should see the following:
Under the Application Management Section click on the Manage Service Application settings link. Next Click on the Business Connectivity Data Service and you should see the External Content Type called BcsSalesForecast:
Hover over the BcsSalesForecast External Content Type and select "Set Permissions" from the drop down box:
Type in the username (Domain\userid) and click check names to verify the user and then click Add. Once the user or users are added you can set the permissions. When I was adding my user id I found that I had to be connected to my domain in order to add my account. For example, if you are using laptop at home and you are not connected to your companies domain you probably won't be able to add the account to the External Content Type. If you have VPN Access to you company network then you can connect to the Domain and then try adding the Account.
Once the permissions have been set you can now create an External List based on the External Content Type using the SharePoint Designer. Just Navigate to the External Content Type in the SharePoint Designer and Select BcsSalesForecast and then click External List located in the Ribbon as shown below:
This will create an External List called Sales Forecast. Because only ReadList and ReadItem operations are defined for the External Content Type, for now, you can only view all the items in for the Forecast or view the details of one item.
If you have not set the permission for the External Content Type you will receive the following error when you try to access the External List:
Access denied by Business Data Connectivity.


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