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Wind farms fund programme to improve Loeriesfontein learner's literacy levels
This 'Learn–Ready Literacy Programme' is being implemented in Loeriesfontein Primary School and TNJ van der Walt Primary School Grade 2 to Grade 5 as well as Grade 8 at Loeriesfontein High School.
This educational programme is being implemented in partnerships with the National Department of Basic Education and the various provincial departments.
The renewable energy projects are working with Spell-It South Africa, who has appointed two previously unemployed community members who have been chosen for their language and teaching aptitudes. They have completed in-depth training, which will continue, to ensure that they can provide assistance to both the Primary School and High School in the roll-out and execution of this programme over a three year period, all aimed at improving the literacy levels at respective schools.
This programme is ideally focused on basic literacy in the foundation phase, in line with international research that has shown this to be a critical transition period, when learners move from the 'learning to read' phase into the 'reading to learn' phase. Learners who are literate at Grade 4 Level are 80% more likely to complete matric and be functionally literate for tertiary education and later employment.
This programme, which has impacted over 350 000 primary school children since 2010, consists of three components, namely: The Vocabulary Assistance Programme (VAP); Teacher Training and Capacity Building; and Spelling Bee Competitions. The VAP is a step-by-step, fun series of card games, age-appropriate stories and interactive activities that assist learners to build on their existing knowledge while brushing up on the fundamentals of phonetics, spelling rules and word structure.
The content is CAPS-aligned and gives educators exciting activities to do with their learners in the classroom, while covering the required content to get learners spelling at their Grade level.
The wind farms views their investment in education as a powerful platform through which the lives of ordinary community members can be positively impacted over the long term, as quality education allows individuals to increased access to better socio-economic opportunities.
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Opportunity Zones in Corona
Opportunity zones were created and designated by the Federal government by the signing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017. There are 879 census tracts across California that are Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ). The City of Corona contains two opportunity zones. Census tracts: 414.10 and 417.03.
According to the IRS, a QOZ is, "An economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment". QOZs were created by the federal government in areas where median family income is at or below 80% or hold a poverty rate of 20% or greater. Additionally, up to 5% of census tracts with high transience and overall low population are eligible if median family income did not exceed 125% of their low-income neighbors.
Opportunity Zones create an economic opportunity for development by providing tax incentives to investors for long-term investments in the distressed areas of the community, whether that be a business partnership, stock ownership, or property investment. An investor does not need to live, work, or have a business in an opportunity zone to invest and gain tax benefits from the federal government.
Investors can defer paying capital gains tax until December of 2026 and can reduce tax liability 10-15% depending on the amount of years held, additionally investors will pay no capital gains on the increased value of opportunity zone investments held for at least 10 years.
Opportunity Funds
Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF) are investments made by corporations, LLC's, or partnerships into assets located inside a QOZ with the intention of holding at least 90% of total assets within the zone.
Funds must be generated by existing unrealized capital gains and be invested within one of the QOFs to qualify for tax breaks. A timeline of 180 days is in place for the reinvestment of capital gains into a QOF.
Why Opportunity Zones?
The purpose of opportunity zones is to reinvest unrealized capital gains into designated census tracts to stimulate specific parts of the local economy and provide generous tax breaks to investors in the process.
The longer the investment is held in the QOF, the larger the tax break for the investor. When assets are held:
- At 5 years, 10% of the original deferred gain is exempt from taxation
- At 7 years, 15% of the original deferred gain is exempt
- At 10 years, investors qualify for permanent exclusion from taxable income on QOF gains
Riverside County Opportunity Zones
On January 21, 2020, the City of Corona, in conjunction with the County of Riverside Economic Development Agency held an Opportunity Zone Conference to share the benefits of investing in Opportunity Zones and how to structure successful deals. Click here to view the Riverside County Opportunity Zones presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Were Opportunity Zones established with city council approval? Was the Chamber of Commerce allowed input?
Opportunity Zones were not established through Corona City Council approval and are not determined at the local level. They were created and designated by the Federal government and added to the tax code by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017.
Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce was not a part of the process and did not have input in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act when it was passed.
Was the public given any meetings to provide stakeholder input to the selection? Were Corona city staff asked to evaluate multiple areas?
No because that was not part of the process when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed by the Federal Government.
What is the purpose of the U.S. Census?
The U.S. Census is mandated by the Federal government. In Article 1 Section 2 of the United States Constitution, it mandates that an official count be taken of the population. This is necessary for more than one reason.
First off, it is important to know that the House of Representatives are numbered based on the number of constituents in their state. The same goes for the Electoral College. Since these two very important groups of people are based on the number of constituents in each state, a count must be taken every ten years to determine how many people there actually are in each state, and in the United States in total. This is what the purpose of the U.S. Census is for. On every year that ends with a 0, an official count is taken of the number of people in each state. For all of the years in between, trends are used to make estimations and projections about the number of people there are.
Secondly, the U.S. Census is important for the purposes of distributing funds to the public. Taking a count of the people in the country helps the Federal government decide what areas of the population are in need of what services such as: welfare, housing projects, parks and other things mandated by the federal government.

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Adapting to change is nothing new to Canada's oil and gas sector. Since its beginnings, the sector has embraced technology to make systems safer and more efficient, from drilling to pipeline transportation.
Today, the industry stands on the cusp of a yet another revolution, spurred by societal changes and government regulations. And that means companies are seeking a new set of labour skills.
To learn exactly how the labour market in oil and gas is about to change, Energy Safety Canada, through its labour market division PetroLMI, conducted research into what tomorrow's jobs might look like and what skills people working in the industry will need. The resulting report, which was released in June, looks at where the opportunities lie for future careers in oil and gas.
3 trends affecting the labour market
Breanne O'Reilly, advisor, communications and outreach for PetroLMI, says three trends are causing the labour market shifts:
"It doesn't change the jobs, but shifts the jobs to where the demand will be," says O'Reilly of the manufacturing aspect. "We're always interested in how technology can improve worksites; where can we get machines that will keep people safer? What else can we automate that might make our people less repetitive in their jobs and take away the mundane pieces so they can add value to their organizations?"
A lot of the traditional, more hands-on mechanical jobs will still exist, but will require people to be more digitally literate, with more IT professionals required to manage the machines.
What other changes are coming?
Regulatory changes will also affect job descriptions, particularly because companies will require strong stakeholder and communication skills, says O'Reilly.
The IAA calls for expanded Indigenous and public input into all projects, so skills in consultation, communication and expertise in Indigenous issues will be sought after.
Analytics and data collection are also increasingly crucial to the oil and gas sector. In recent years, as the oil price dropped, companies have begun to take their data even more seriously.
"We had collected a lot of data but never used it to the full extent. We hear more and more about how big data is being used, and I think the oil and gas industry is looking at how they can use their data better," she says.
"In pipelines, for instance, you look at how much digitization has increased in the last few years. We can monitor everything easier and make our jobs easier."
Next up: attracting young workers
O'Reilly says the study suggested that the industry should focus on attracting young people to create the workforce for the future.
Previously, the industry used financial incentives, but a lot of young people have more interest in a diverse work-life balance than previous generations. The industry will have to look at how they are recruiting young people.
"We used to have 15 per cent of the workforce under 24 and now it's half that," says O'Reilly.
For more information on how the oil and gas industry's workforce is shifting, you can find the report here.


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Skybox Security has announced a new version of its Network Assurance product to offer improved visibility and analysis of enterprise network infrastructure.
According to the proactive security risk management company, Network Assurance 5.5 offers new functions, including modelling of cloud connections, visualisation of risky access paths and platform configuration checks for routers and switches. It said that Network Assurance 5.5 can be used independently or with Skybox Firewall Assurance for network-aware firewall management, or with Skybox Risk Control for vulnerability and threat management. The new technology is available from May.
Michelle Johnson Cobb, vice president of worldwide marketing at Skybox Security, told SC Magazine that the purpose of this new version was to give organisations greater protection against advanced persistent threats and hacking to give situational awareness.
The addition of cloud modelling allows security teams to use Network Assurance 5.5 to include network paths connecting through cloud-based services in security policy checks.
Gidi Cohen, CEO of Skybox Security, said: "We are exploiting capabilities on two main areas: cyber security and cyber threats; and the network infrastructure with a focus on the cloud. We have added a new capability to obstruct what goes into the cloud and allows organisations to understand how to control the visibility and how it is structured.
"Tests can be run on the infrastructure while the traffic visibility is all about simulation, you can predict how the traffic will flow and where it will go. You can look to where it might be blocked by a firewall or switch and if you want to do forensics and understand how traffic moves from point A to point B you can see where there will be potential change. Anything can be tested and you can see the potential impact on new devices."
The company also said that Network Assurance 5.5 adds map-based controls, including a new visual overlay of Access Analyzer, Skybox's patent-pending analytics for network access paths. The visual interface allows users to find all reachable IPs from any device, examine risky access paths or troubleshoot connectivity issues.
"The combination of rapidly changing network infrastructures and sophisticated cyber threats creates a nightmare scenario for enterprises. Security teams need advanced tools to find and resolve misconfigurations and access policy violations in their network infrastructure, before those risks can be exploited," said Cohen.


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Architectural rendering of the new Latitude 39
Photo courtesy of: Culinary Services
May 25, 2017
By George E. Mauzy Jr.
Visitors to Ohio University's Baker University Center this summer will notice that the Front Room Coffeehouse on the fourth floor and the Latitude 39 restaurant on the first floor are closed for renovations as part of a $1 million renovation project.
The Front Room renovation includes new floors, counters and furniture as well as a fresh paint job. The outside entry door is also being moved closer to the inside entrance in an attempt to have one point of entry to the waiting line. It is scheduled to re-open on Thursday, Aug. 24, a few days before the first day of the fall semester, Monday, Aug. 28.
As a temporary replacement, Culinary Services has installed a coffee cart near the fourth floor entrance that serves many of the same products as the Front Room Coffeehouse. It is regularly open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, but will adopt longer hours during Bobcat Student Orientation, which runs May 30 through June 24.
Latitude 39 also will receive a new interior look that will allow it to shift from a fine dining restaurant to an English pub-themed eatery. Renovations will include a new sidewalk scape that will allow patrons the feeling of entering a traditional pub complete with both community tables and booths. The restaurant also will feature a pub-style menu to accompany a local craft beer selection all in a casual dining atmosphere. It is scheduled to re-open on Monday, Aug. 28.
Although both venues are closed for the summer, Culinary Services has reassigned its student employees to a few other food venues, including the temporary coffee cart, Café Bibliotech in Alden Library and the Steam Station Café in the West Union Street Office Center (WUSOC).
Café Bibliotech, which is typically closed each summer, is being operated from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. It is closed on the weekends.
The Steam Station Café is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is also closed on weekends.
For more information about Ohio University Culinary Services, visit https://www.ohio.edu/food/.


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Prime Minister Haku Shoei is a character in the Fushigi Yugi light novel Suzaku Hi Den. He is the prime minister of Konan, and is a parent figure for Hotohori after Motaiko dies. Haku is very warm towards the young emperor, Hotohori, and does everything he can to make him happy. It was mentioned that he was Hotohori's attendant when the boy was twelve years old - Haku was the one who told Hotohori of the legend, and also the sign that he is a celestial warrior.
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This post is a little more personal than I often write. And a little vulnerable. But something I've felt like writing for the past couple of weeks.
If you ask those who know me well what word best describes me? I wish that word was thoughtful, selfless, caring, etc. But most often the word used to describe me? Stubborn. It's not always a trait I particularly love about myself. But it is not an inaccurate description. I will be the first to put my foot down about something I don't want to do. And I will stick to it, sometimes to the point of annoyance to others. That I don't like. I don't necessarily like to be stubborn. Sometimes I do it to prove that I can.
But the other thing that only those who are really close to me understand--I often use stubbornness to cover up anxiety about something. Am I putting my foot down and refusing to do something out of principle or to prove a point? Or am I doing it because I am afraid to do what someone is asking me to do? Of trying something new? I can honestly say that even I don't know the reason sometimes. But there are times that I'm being stubborn that I just want to blurt out, "Keep pushing, I might actually say yes." There are other times that I want to say, "Stop pushing, you're only making the anxiety worse." This stubbornness thing, is just plain confusing.
On a positive note, I have recently come to realize that my stubbornness is a good trait to have in my job. You give me a teenager who hates therapy and refuses to talk, and I will be able to say to that teenager, "You don't have to talk to me. But I am going to be a solid, trustworthy person in your life for one hour a week. Whether you want me there or not. Your sullenness or hostility won't get me to walk away from you because I know that you need someone to stick with you. So here I am." Sometimes for a few weeks, sometimes for over a year. A good portion of the time, I end up with a teenager who says, "This wasn't so bad after all. You've helped me." Not all the time, but a good portion of the time. Maybe it's that anxiety-driven stubbornness that helps me to be this person. Because often that sullenness and hostility in a teenager is driven by something deeper.
When you see my stubbornness, look deeper. You might just be surprised at what you find.
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What Are the Different Types of Patents?
What Are the Different Types of Patents?
Congress grants inventors different kinds of patents to protect different kinds of inventions. Learning how to use each kind of patent application will help any inventor better utilize the U.S. Patent Office to protect his or her invention.
What are the different types of patents?
Different types of patent applications exist so that inventors can protect different kinds of inventions. Savvy inventors can utilize the different kinds of patent applications to secure the rights they need to protect their inventions. There are four different patent types:
- A utility patent is what most people think of when they think about a patent. It is a long, technical document that teaches the public how to use a new machine, process, or system. The kinds of inventions protected by utility patents are defined by Congress. New technologies like genetic engineering and internet-delivered software are challenging the boundaries of what kinds of inventions can receive utility patent protection.
- A provisional patent goes hand in glove with a utility patent. United States law allows inventors to file a less formal document that proves the inventor was in possession of the invention and had adequately figured out how to make the invention work. Once that is on file, the invention is patent pending. If, however, the inventor fails to file a formal utility patent within a year from filing the provisional patent, he or she will lose this filing date. Any public disclosures made relying on that provisional patent application will now count as public disclosures to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- A design patent protects an ornamental design on a useful item. The shape of a bottle or the design of a shoe, for example, can be protected by a design patent. The document itself is almost entirely made of pictures or drawings of the design on the useful item. Design patents are notoriously difficult to search simply because there are very few words used in a design patent. In recent years, software companies have used design patents to protect elements of user interfaces and even the shape of touchscreen devices.
- A plant patent is just that: a patent for a plant. Plant patents protect new kinds of plants produced by cuttings or other nonsexual means. Plant patents generally do not cover genetically modified organisms and focus more on conventional horticulture.
Which type of patent should I file?
Why file a patent when you can file two? A provisional patent, for example, affords inventors an extra year of time in order to decide if and how to file a utility patent. A provisional patent application is just one example of how an inventor can use multiple patent filings to mitigate risk, hedge a bet, or expand patent protection.
For example, you are hard at work beating eggs with a whisk when you realize that if you curve the tines and flatten them slightly you could produce delicious scrambled eggs in half the time. You 3D print a prototype and, in addition to its working beautifully, you realize the reshaped tines produce a very distinctive look.
As you apply for a patent, consider all the ways to protect your new device. You can file a design patent to protect the distinctive look of your improved egg beater. You can file a utility patent to protect the machine itself and the way it works. You can even file a provisional patent application to give yourself more time to file your utility application. The different types of applications exist to give inventors options.
For example, you may have three design concepts for your egg beater that you initially test. They all work about as well, so you include drawings and a description of each in a provisional patent application. A few months into your testing, you discover one design is not durable—breaking after a few uses. While talking with potential licensees, you discover that another design is difficult to manufacture due to the tine geometry. The egg beater would cost more to produce than anyone would pay for a kitchen gadget. As you start to write your utility patent, you will know what design to emphasize and where to focus your patent strategy.
Different patent filings give you different options. Your egg beater provisional patent gives you a year to learn more about the device and the possible market for your patent. As you weigh your options, keep in mind that filing a patent has consequences. The USPTO publishes utility patent applications a few months after they are filed. At that point, your application is prior art against all future inventions. Be sure to file patents strategically to avoid tripping over your own inventions.
The point is to protect your invention.
If you are going to go to the effort to write a patent application, then make sure you fully consider every kind of protection available. United States law offers four different kinds of patent applications.
- Use them to get the right protection for your budget.
- Use patent filings as part of your broader strategy to get a return on your investment.
Effectively using the different kinds of patent applications available to inventors requires an understanding of what each one protects and how they differ from each other.
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I've been doing a bit of daydreaming lately of cleaning house so when I open my windows for that first warm Spring breeze, I can sit on the porch and soak it in.
One way to clean house is to get our closets stocked with those first outfits to avoid a frantic shop.
Many retailers and some churches start spring clothing sales the first or second week of March. I always stumble upon them unprepared. Not this year.
Also, there are a few local fairs in March if you feel the need to get out.
I'm going to spend some time now sorting through our clothes and shoes to see what we might need for the season coming. My daughter will need a full wardrobe this season.
While I'm in the zone, I want to bag anything from last spring/summer that won't fit to sell or give away.
You could even start mapping out that deck you're going to build by just doing your research on wood, sizing, code regulations.
I want to take advantage of deals, but I don't want to go without a list of what I really do need. Even if you need to buy gifts for a birthday two months from now. It all adds up.
Speaking of gifts; I do re-gift from time to time. I might use a flower pot, bowl or purse to fill with lotions, nail polish, a scarf, little treats, a bag of flower bulbs or picnic items, stationary, some photos in little frames … And for men; a metal bucket could be an ice bucket with a collection of international beers, a craft divider bin could be filled with assorted screws, washers and bolts because they will come in handy. The possibilities are endless.
Regardless of what it is I might need now or in the near future; I keep a list in my wallet that has possible items with measurements, sizes or whichever information I need to decide on an item. Chances are if I see something on sale that I've been needing or actively looking for; if I have to wait to decide on it, I won't make it back and especially not for the sale.
During December and January my husband and I dug through our basement to evaluate what stays and what gos. So, I have some baby items still left that didn't sell on kijiji. If you have yet to discover kijiji, I recommend it for comparing prices, selling and buying. Anyways, I plan on loading them in the car when we have a break from 'old man winter' to take them to a shelter or used baby goods store.
You could also think about planning a garage sale if you have many items. Maybe a neighbour wants to go in on the plan.
I'm really itching for Spring. Can you tell?!
I am now looking forward to this week coming up. I am going to start the task of reading my photography magazine collection, which is probably about 40-50 of them. I've been wanting all the articles I love or want for reference and inspiration in one book.
Once I've resurfaced from that project, I'm making yet another list of the photo assignments I would like to accomplish this Spring/Summer.
It probably sounds like I'm some crazy lady with post-its and paper stacks everywhere. Well, I am not comparable to a crazy cat lady, but I think everyone has, and needs, a little 'crazy' in them. No really, my iPhone and different notebooks aid in organizing the written brain noise.
Go check out some shopping malls. I've even gone with no intention of spending money, but just to get out of a rut and get motivated for the next thing, whatever that may be.
It is said by many professionals that clutter and unfinished projects can add to stress. Your home does not feel like the restful gathering place. It feels like you're always surrounded by work and the overwhelming feelings can subconsciously hold you back and spill into how you interact, or don't interact, with your friends and family.
Happy Love Day. Love yourself and clean up the brain noise.


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Walter Swennen: bewtie
Gladstone Gallery is pleased to present bewtie, an exhibition of new paintings by Belgian artist Walter Swennen. The artist's second show with the gallery expands Swennen's deeply personal approach to the medium and practice of painting. During his acclaimed, nearly 40-year career, Swennen has worked without one signature style to categorize his artistic oeuvre. Rather, he employs his background in philosophy, poetry and psychoanalysis to create works that are defined by the absence of a single perspective or framework.


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Chicago Project IV opens July 15 at the Catherine Edelman Gallery. It's the Edelman's bi-annual exhibition of local photographers featured in their online gallery, including Matt Austin, Justyna Badach, Jeremy Bolen, Dan Bradica, Troy Flinn, Lenny Gilmore, Wm. Bradley Johnson, Nate Mathews, Bill O'Donnell, TJ Proechel, Charlie Simokaitis and Shane Welch. (The photo above is by Troy Finn.)
Known Artists, New Work opens July 8 at the Schneider Gallery. Featured photographers include Luis Gonzalez Palma, Res, Lalla Essaydi, Chen Nong, and Ursula Sokolowska.
Two photo exhibitions open July 2 at the Art Institute of Chicago. Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Dolls and Masks in Gallery 1 and Souvenirs of the Barbizon: Photographs, Paintings and Works on Paper in Allerton Galleries 2-4. Ongoing shows include the latest work by Uta Barth in Galleries 188-189 through Aug. 14. Photography and photomontage also feature prominently in the museum's Avant-Garde Art in Everyday Life exhibit in Galleries 182-184 through Oct. 9.
Meanwhile, there are a couple weeks left to see the Museum of Contemporary Photography's excellent Public Works exhibit, which closes July 17. Our Origins opens there July 29.
Other notable shows continuing this month: The Working-Class Eye of Milton Rogovin is on exhibit through July 14 at the Roosevelt University Gage Gallery. Seeing Kiki Smith's Art Through Photography is at the Block Museum at Northwestern University through Aug. 15.


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Dominic Broom, member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Banking Commission's Executive Committee, and Global Head of Trade Business Development at BNY Mellon, discusses the changes occurring across Asia, and how collaboration could be the key to success – a preview of a panel discussion to be held at the ICC Banking Commission's Annual Meeting on 3-4 April
The economic power and potential of Asia is both great and varied. Global trade growth in recent years has been buoyed by trade activity in the region, despite relatively sluggish trade growth in China. Yet, as a fragmented region with a heavy reliance on China, commodities and manual labour, Asia is facing a period of significant change.Not only will Asia face the impact of the political and economic pressures present across the global trade landscape as a whole, it has its own economic shifts (to consumerism and digitization, for instance) to manage – tackling challenges and seizing opportunities. For a fragmented region to be able to adapt to change successfully, collaboration is crucial.
Asia and the superpower
Consider Asia's relationship with the US. Looking at the figures alone, the relationship between Asia and the world's economic superpower appears fairly sturdy. For example, 2016 figures demonstrating US imports from Southeast Asia – its fourth-largest export market – increased by 0.88% year-on-year in 2016[1], and the region as a whole has become a larger source for lower-value US imports in recent years. Looking specifically at goods exported to the US from ASEAN countries in 2016, these totalled over US$150 billion[2] – with Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore accounting for most of these exports. Figures on Indonesia's (hosts of this year's ICC Banking Commission annual meeting) exports to the US in 2016 indicated a growth by 8.8% compared to the previous month[3].
Looking at the whole picture, however, these strong trading relationships – on which many Asian businesses thrive – look less secure. A shift in the West towards protectionism raises concerns that, instead of creating trade relationships, governments around the world (including and perhaps even led by the US) will instead opt for trade barriers, jeopardising the potential growth and success of countless Asian companies.
Asia has already felt the first blow of protectionism, with the US pulling out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). While the TPP may well go ahead without the US, the impact if it does not, could be significant. Vietnam, for example, which stands to benefit from an 11% rise in GDP by 2025 as a result of the TPP[4],could lose out on a significant opportunity.
Changes from China
The economic slowdown and shift in focus away from commodity consumption by China is also of concern. China needs to ensure that the growth of its consumer-driven economy is able to address the gap left by less skilled manufacturing moving to lower-cost locations such as Vietnam and Bangladesh. Further, it is feared that the reduced appetite for commodities will have a significant impact on Asian trade.
The reality of Asian trade, however, is far more positive, with the region as a whole – particularly ASEAN markets – proving to be relatively robust. In 2016 ASEAN markets observed an increase in GDP growth to 4.7% from 4.5% the previous year[5]. And it is expected that the combined GDP of five of the ASEAN nations – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam – could rise to US$3 trillion by 2020[6].
Part of this is that, while China has dropped its commodity demand, ASEAN markets have increased commodity consumption,creating robust levels of intra-regional trade. As ASEAN markets – particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam – grow their economies and populations (with populations predicted to reach 700 million by 2030[7]), the need for infrastructure, and therefore commodities, grows in kind.
A region of opportunity
China does still play a role in supporting Asian economies. Economic relations between China and the ASEAN economies have been growing, with Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI)in the six largest economies of ASEAN expected to nearly double year-on-year to reach US$16 billion[8]. Indonesia alone observed an increase in FDI from China by a staggering 291% (to US$1.5 billion) in 2016[9]. As far as trade is concerned, ASEAN markets are ambitious: setting a target of US$1 trillion in trade flows with China by the end of 2020[10].
China is also keen to maintain its economic influence on the region. The China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – a 16-member bloc that includes all 10 members of the ASEAN, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, India, and China – will act to lower barriers to trade, and importantly, could provide an alternative to the TPP, should the latter come apart.
Furthermore, China's One Belt, One Road project – representing the physical path from Hong Kong, through Europe, to Scandinavia; and the maritime Silk Road from Hong Kong to Venice – could cover 65% of the world's population, a third of the world's GDP, and approximately one quarter of all global goods and services, presenting significant opportunities for Asian markets[11].
Finally, opportunities exist across the whole of Asia in the form of digitization. The rise of fintechs, paperless trade, and the use of distributed ledger technology – such as blockchain – could significantly change the way Asian companies trade, making transactions faster, more efficient, more secure, and less expensive.
Seizing opportunities
For a region facing such change – both challenging and exciting – a major question will be whether or not Asian companies are able to seize the opportunities available. Part of this comes down to the trade and business landscapes in which they operate.
This requires political stability – something that is currently relatively fragile following an election in the Philippines, leadership transition in Vietnam, and a cabinet reshuffle in Indonesia.
Secondly, it means adequate access to trade finance. The trade finance gap currently estimated at US$1.6 trillion globally – and US$692 billion in developing Asia alone[12] – is leaving companies without the vital injections of capital they require for business sustainability and growth.
Finally, it means jettisoning inefficient and less secure manual trade processes, in favour of faster and safer digital systems – something trade finance has so far been slow to accept.
The solution is collaboration: between global and local banks, and also within the trade finance industry as a whole. Banks have a significant role to play in guiding companies through the coming changes in Asia. While certainly a challenge – in an increasingly complex trade, regulatory, political, and financial landscape – through collaboration, increased focus on digital techniques, and strong correspondent relationships, there is great potential for success.
This article provides a preview of one of the discussions that will take place at the ICC Banking Commission's 2017 Annual Meeting – taking place on 3-4 April in Jakarta. Register now to catch this panel, and other key discussions reflecting on and influencing the global trade finance landscape. https://en.xing-events.com/JKT-ICCBCAM.html?page=1383394
The views expressed herein are those of the author only and do not reflect the views of BNY Mellon or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This does not constitute treasury services advice, or any other business or legal advice, and it should not be used or relied upon as such.
[1][1] http://www.joc.com/economy-watch/us-economy-news/us-imports-rose-2016-despite-adversity_20170107.html
[2] https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/index.html
[3] http://www.tradingeconomics.com/indonesia/exports
[4] http://www.forbes.com/sites/fannypotkin/2016/12/08/what-trumps-presidency-will-mean-for-southeast-asia-in-2017/#4e25ceef5dd5


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Ten: What is the point of the extended muscial sequence?
It went on too long, it wasn't that funny, and it didn't add to the story. This sequence basically sums up the vague feeling you get throughout the episodes (especially the second, third, fourth, etc. time through) that things were dragged out without reason. Random snippets appear for no reason other than to add time. If you can't fill an hour and a half then don't make a 90 minute episode. It's that fucking simple.
Nine: Paris obsessing over Tristan is just absurd
After all this time? Fuck that. Paris is a strong woman who has spent the last few years making herself unstoppable. I get that the writers wanted to make her seem vulnerable and emotional behind the mask but this was a fucking shit way to do it. She wouldn't have reacted to Tristan like this. She wouldn't have even remembered him. There are plenty of ways to make Paris seem more human but this was just a disgusting one. It was out of character and worked against everything that had happened in previous seasons.
Eight: Emily's story is perfect
It was always going to be sad to have reunion without Edward Herrmann playing Richard. He was a fabulous presence on the show and his chemistry with Kelly Bishop was amazing. I think the show tried hard to honour his memory but I think it could have gone futher. The funeral scene gave everyone a chance to grieve but it would have been nice for the 3 Gilmore girls to have a nice family goodbye. Sharing happy memories with each other. Still, Emily's journey through spousal grief was both heartbreaking and enthralling. It felt so real and Kelly Bishop did a great job. I loved everything about Emily's storyline and think, under the circumstances, that it was the best goodbye we could have wished for Emily.
Seven: Why does Amy Sherman-Palladino keep dicking over Lane?
Lane was always hard done by in the later seasons of the show. She never went to a great college and, aside from a small tour with her band, never saw anything but Stars Hollow. She married young and became a mother straight away. She should have been a rock and roll icon but she had to put her dreams on hold for her family. Which gives the message that women can't have it all. The series ended with Zac being given the chance to go on tour with a huge band and Lane realising she couldn't join him. It was her dream to go but she was left stuck at home and working in a diner. Then, years later, she's still a mother and has to limit herself to band practice and playing drums at the secret bar. What the fuck did she ever do to you Amy? She could have been destined for great things. Why couldn't she be a successful working mother? A great drummer and a caring mother? It's bullshit.
Six: Rory's Gilmore Girls book narrative is JK Rowling epilogue levels of cringe
I mean a book about their relationship that Lorelai suggests should be called "Gilmore Girls" and not "the Gilmore Girls". This whole plot line made me want to vomit. It's supposed to be a cute in-joke but it's just super cringey. It's a cheap and awful way to give Rory's professional life some purpose. It's also not the ending for her career-wise that we've all been waiting for. One her first day at Chilton, Rory stated that she wanted to see things and write about that. This ending shows that she sees nothing but her own past. She deserved a brighter future.
Five: The wedding was perfection
It's been a long time coming but A Year in the Life finally gave fans the moment they've all been waiting for. It took us a while to get there but we eventually got to see Lorelai marry the man she was supposed to be with. The wedding sequence was utterly beautiful and, I have to admit, the fact that it was set to 'Reflecting Light' (the song they danced to at Liz's wedding) brought tears to my eyes. The whole set-up for the wedding was gorgeous and watching the family run through it at night was heart-warming. This moment was only marred by Lorelai' s insanely uncharacteristic decision to "do Wild". It's not something she would have done. It was too selfish and cowardly a decision. I'm just glad she eventually saw sense.
Four: Lorelai's beahviour at her father's funeral is bullshit
The worst thing about the return of a much-loved show after any amount of time is the possibility that a character you know really well starts doing things that are out of character. One of the first pieces of information we got was the revelation that a drunken Lorelai started publicly shaming Richard at his wake. I know the two were never the closest of people and Lorelai was always critical of the way she was raised. However, there is nothing about the seasons that preceded this one that suggested that would be how she honoured her father. I mean the idea that at the spur of the moment she couldn't think of one even remotely nice thing to say about him, even if it was just to please Emily, is fucking insane. I mean there were moments fro the previous seasons that would have worked. Like the time he helped her escape from a blind date Emiy set up or the time she took him shopping for stationary. The time he came to visit Stars Hollow and they had Chinese takeout. There were countless moments she could have picked. What she wouldn't have done is stand there, in a drunken haze, and talk about how terrible a father he was. No matter what she thought about her childhood, Lorelai loved her father and, when all is said and done, she is still a Gilmore.
Three: The sequence with the Life and Death Brigade is fucking sensational
I mean just look at it. It's fucking beautifully shot and is just so fun. The song, one of my favourites on the Across the Universe soundtrack, fits the action perfectly. As soon as I heard it I had one of my creative moments and imagined a whole film scenario in my head that was actually pretty similar. Everything about it was sensational. The signs alerting Rory to their presence. the gorilla masks, the smoke, the steampunk, the tango. I just loved every second of it. It captured the spirit of the group and showed that, even after all these years, people hadn't really changed that much. Also, the Wizard of Oz ending was sheer perfection.
Two: Logan Logan Logan
I've always been a Logan fan. I know his relationship with Rory wasn't always great but he was much better for her than either Dean or Jess. Yes, yes, Jess fans. I know you'll all be shouting at me that Jess changed over time and became the perfect man. I just don't think all that shit he put her through when they were younger was too much to get passed. Now, I hear you continue to cry, her affair with Logan didn't exactly go anywhere to prove that they are made for each other. It wasn't ideal but there is undeniable passion and love between the two of them. I get that the creators were pushing the idea that Logan is Rory's Christopher and Jess is her Luke. However, Logan was always good for Rory. He pushed Rory at a time when she was really discovering who she was and who she wanted to be. He helped her take risks and have some fun. He always believed she could make it and, after he really buckled down to work, became a great husband for her. Just look at all the times he came running to her aid without even thinking. Dean made her feel guilty and Jess just left without telling her. I think we know who the better boyfriend is. I like to think the pair will eventually settle down together and raise their baby as a happy couple. Just because Lorelai couldn't find happiness with Christopher doesn't mean Rory can't end up with Logan.
One: Not enough Sookie
I know that Melissa McCarthy is one of the biggest comedy stars around now and barely had the time to do her tiny cameo. I understand that we're lucky that we had that small glimpse of her. However, I don't think Sookie's absence was explained in the correct way. It just didn't make sense for her character to abandon the inn that she dreamed of helping Lorelai create for years. It didn't make sense for her to just leave like that. Also, what about Jackson and the kids? We see Jackson in Star's Hollow so that means Sookie left her family for god knows how long. It's just not right. There were plenty of other ways to have explained Sookie not being around. She could have gone on a year long retreat to Asia to learn all about some new cooking technique. Or taken the family on a food tour of Europe to bring back classic dishes to the Dragonfly. Fucking anything other than what actually happened. The shitty story that Amy came up with just meant Sookie's eventual appearance was marred and, quite frankly, rubbish. I mean Melissa was fabulous as always and the multiple cake stuff was full of feels. However, the chemistry wasn't there. It felt static and uncomfortable.


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I'm a day or two away from taking delivery of a new Powermatic PJ882 Jointer. I went with the straight knife version as it was $800 cheaper than Powermatics own Helical Head on the PJ882HH. Going to quash a few rumors right now. Despite what you may read in these forums and other places on the internet, the Helical Head in a PJ882HH is NOT made by Byrd Tools. The Powermatic Helical Head is made in Tawain and is built to their specs. Now don't get me wrong, Powermatic does use Byrd Heads in some of their planers – 15HH for one. Just not in their PJ882 model jointers as per a presale telephone conversation I had with a Powermatic Tech rep who looked up the part to be doubly sure.
So moving right along. I bought a Byrd Head for the PJ882 for $470 shipped with new bearings. My question is, has anyone ever experienced rusting on their Byrd Heads? I work out of my garage and it's a never-ending battle trying to hold rust at bay. I'm no metal expert but it appears that the head may have some sort of coating on it. Its a dull matte gray finish like the color of a GIB BAR in a straight knife set up.
I would think it would be pretty hard to apply a coat of wax to the head. You would obviously have to take each cutter off the head. Right off the top of my head, a glaring issue is that you wouldn't want to get any build up of wax on the cutter mount as that would change the geometry of the entire head. I suppose a light film of Top Coat couldn't hurt but I'd rather hear from you all first if anyone has ever experienced rust on their Byrd heads. I'm in the Mid Atlantic region so we do get our fair share of humidity and my shop is unregulated as far as heat/ac. Thanks
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This is a drive motor and pulley design for the HZL that is for light ghost on a relatively flat line along its path. There are many other sip line examples out there, mostly under the name Axworthy Ghost. This design is for those who want to keep the motor, assemble and pulley nodes small. The intended layout must be flatter and have relative little tension/weight in it's end running state.
The primary focus for this instructable is the motor assemble but I will also touch on nodes of the system because they all use the same design principle of allowing the pulley angle (plain) to dynamically change with the main zip line angle on entrance and exit of the weight of the ghost or any object you want to run (reasonably light). This approach solves the issue of setup and run where the line finds the bottom edge of the pulley (often a bike tire) and rolls itself off. Because of this approach I have found it easy to downsize the pulley to a modified plastic clothesline pulley.
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A video of it in use would be nice....
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In reading "Donald Duk", there were many themes that were talked about and explored in the group discussions, from the coming of age story as a young adult novel, the concept of dreams and reality and the, often mouth watering, descriptions and roles food has to play.
To myself personally and with what my project revolves around, what stood out to me was Donald's friend Arnold. A young white boy, invited in to celebrate the Chinese New Year and participate with Donald's family and community. To myself, this exchange and sharing of culture is a wonderful thing to read and see. Arnold learns firsthand about Chinese American culture, to be specific, and gets to also engage in it, which fosters a deeper and richer understanding and respect for Donald's culture, unlike their teacher (as far as I was able to read, I still need to finish the book).
But when it came to the part when Donald's family gives Arnold a Chinese silk shirt to wear as well, I immediately thought to a photo that sparked a strong reaction in the American white community on cultural misappropriation. – Bored Panda – A Japanese Tea Party
The debate took place on Tumblr, centered on the photo of a young white girl, about nine or ten, in her home, proudly wearing the kimono her parents had gotten her while wearing geisha styled makeup for a Japanese tea party themed birthday party.
In this particular example, the subject of accusations of misappropriation being used as a form of racism is brought up (it is an internet debate on an open forum, so all things specifically claimed and assumed, are still claimed and assumed).
For myself though, this was not the first time I had come across white people using the justification of cultural misappropriation (often stated as just appropriation) to bash other white people participating in another culture, normally in a respectful and educational manner. It wasn't the first time that kids were in the center of the debate.
More and more, this term and how it is being used in the white community, comes across as another mask of colonial based/typed racism. It very similar to the justifications that Christian missionary work was in the interest of "saving" souls, just as cultural misappropriation is being used to "save/preserve" other cultures and teaching white kids to respect other cultures via not sharing and participating in them.
Except the only thing this is accomplishing is the keeping the "purity" of white culture, teaching the next generation that it is not OK to share in other cultures and this sort of misuse of the term is only reinforcing racist barriers that more than likely will only aggravated the exclusion of all other nationalities, culture, class etc. from being included in American society.
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Belichick also said the Patriots were not aware of Patricia's 1996 sexual assault indictment, which came to light following a Detroit News report Wednesday night. Patricia's accuser declined to testify in the case, which was dismissed before it could go to trial.
"The New England Patriots were not aware of the matter which recently came to light," Belichick said. "For 14 years in our organization, Matt conducted himself with great integrity and is known to be an outstanding coach, person and family man. We have always been confident in his character and recommended him highly to become the head coach of the Detroit Lions."
Patricia strongly denied any wrongdoing, saying in a statement and in a news conference that he had been "falsely accused."
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Mt. Juliet High School, the charter school Power Center Academy in Memphis and Fairview Elementary School in Anderson County were big winners Tuesday night at an awards ceremony hosted by the Tennessee nonprofit State Collaborative on Reforming Education.
Each of the schools won a "SCORE Prize" against two other finalists in their categories — high school, middle school and elementary school — and winners received $10,000 each to reward the schools' achievements. They were chosen by SCORE for "dramatically improving student achievement in spite of the challenges they face."
Bill Frist, the former U.S. senate majority leader who founded SCORE, personally presented each of the school awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Maryville City Schools took home the biggest check, however, collecting $25,000 for being chosen the best overall school district in the state, finishing ahead of finalists Loudon County Schools and Williamson County Schools. Tennessee Commissioner of Education Kevin Huffman announced the winner in that category.
The event played out with all the drama and emotion one might expect at an awards show at the Ryman. Gov. Bill Haslam addressed the crowd before the awards were handed out.
The show, which included music from country star Josh Turner, involved tears of joy from the first winner. An emotional Karen Cupples, principal at Fairview Elementary, was joined by her staff on stage to accept the honor.
"I know teachers are working hard in every school system and every classroom, and I know we're all on the same team," Cupples said. "But I especially want to thank my teachers for the hard work they do each and every day, because it's about the students and about the community."
Cupples also thanked Frist.
"On behalf of Fairview and Anderson County schools, thank you, Senator Frist, for your vision, for making your vision a reality," she said.
Power Center Academy, the middle school winner, serves 191 students, 85 percent of whom are economically disadvantaged. The school has seen increases in the number of students considered proficient or advanced in math and has closed an achievement gap between economically disadvantaged and non-economically disadvantaged students in reading and math.
Yetta Lewis, chief academic officer for a sponsor of the Memphis school, which is in its fourth year of existence, accepted the award.
"We are truly humbled," Lewis said. "I just said to the team I hope I don't cry.
"We know our work here has just begun. We're not satisfied until we reach hundreds and hundreds of thousands of students, in Memphis and hopefully beyond. We want to have our students career-ready, college-ready and community-ready."
Kimberly Clark, principal at the Memphis school, said after the event the award was exciting.
"So much hard work has gone into this, from our teachers, from our students, from our parents," she said. "It's just a wonderful event. Just a wonderful night."
Clark said the funds would be spent on the students, with many things needed in the school.
Cupples was asked after the event what might be done with the money at Fairview Elementary.
"We're going to decide at the school. I'm going to let the kids have input and the teachers have input, and we're all going to decide together how we're going to spend it," she said. "It could be iPads. It could be technology. We're just going to all decide together. We're going to have a great time with it."
Mel Brown, principal at Mt. Juliet High School in Wilson County, was fielding cell-phone calls as he exited the Ryman receiving advice from all over about how to spend the $10,000. An announcement was made at a Mt. Juliet soccer game about the school's victory, and Brown was hearing from teachers and other principals before he could get to his car.
"Some of the students were shouting out things we needed, toward technology — more computers, more this. Anything educational, that's what it's going to go for," Brown said. "There are so many things out there that you can't afford to get. Everything is in a fund-raising mode.
"This is one where your students have done a great job, your teachers have done an unbelievable job with what we have. With that, we pick up on what our needs are. We know the chemistry labs right now need all kinds of upgraded equipment. Across the board, everybody is going to come at us with different things they need. The exciting thing about it is we are going to be able to answer some of them."
Mt. Juliet has seen three-year growth in Tennessee Value-Added Assessment scores and has narrowed an achievement gap between Hispanic and white students in math. Fairview Elementary serves 278 students, with 60.6 percent considered economically disadvantaged. The school has increased proficiency in math and has seen three-year improvement in math and reading.
Maryville City Schools have seen three-year growth in math and reading and have a three-year ACT score average of 23.8. The district has closed the gap between Hispanic and white students in math.
Fairview was chosen over finalists Charlotte Elementary in Dickson County and John Sevier Elementary in Maryville. In the Middle School competition, Power Center Academy topped Jo Byrns High School in Robertson County and South Cumberland Elementary School in Cumberland County. Other finalists in the high school category were Fred J. Page High School in Williamson County and Maryville High School.
The awards were chosen based on performance data and then school visits. A special panel for SCORE made the decisions.
Frist seemed pleased after the event.
"To see with the first award the tears flowing, it really set the tone, I think, very appropriately for the excitement of doing a good job, of setting high expectations, having kids meet those expectations," Frist said. "It takes a lot of work on behalf of teachers and schools, and we saw that tonight.
"It's a celebration for the hard work that teachers, that principals, that superintendents are doing around the state, a celebration for their discipline, their dedication, their sacrifice for the benefit of students of today and of tomorrow — a huge success."


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The PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal a constituent unit of NCERT has issued notifications for recruiting eligible candidates to the various posts. Please find detailed information regarding the vacancies below. Important Dates S.No. Post Date of Interview 1 Senior Consultant (Equivalent to Professor) 27th May, 2019 (Reporting time 10:00 AM to 11:30 ..
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Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service Selection Board (RSMSSB) has invited online applications from qualified candidates for the posts of Physical Training Instructor PTI Posts (Grade III) under TSP and Non-TSP Area under Department of Secondary Education, Rajasthan. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written exam and/or interview. The total number of ..
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