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For the past decade Western countries have led the way in cleantech, but the reduction of government support for the sector is advancing China's position as an international cleantech leader.
Due to the eurozone crisis, China can expect to see very little demand from European countries. However, demand from domestic Chinese companies may be enough to drive the growth of China's cleantech industry in 2012.
The relative strength of Chinese cleantech is being widely recognized. Jan Dekker, Managing Director, Cleantech Ventures is amongst those who acknowledge global economic headwinds yet see great opportunities in China.
"I would expect that most of the trends we observe in the clean tech space in the coming year will be directly related to the global economic climate…I would expect to continue to see increased clean tech investment activity in the Asia Pacific region, in particular China which has demonstrated strong growth," Dekker said.
China is leading the way as an international renewable energy giant. In the cleantech sector, China is providing both a new source of revenue for the West as well as cutting-edge technologies.
In 2011, clean energy financing in China was worth US$1.4 billion. Many deals have been made with Western companies which provide valuable intellectual property, products, expertise and contacts.
Companies wishing to capitalize on the cleantech sector in 2012 must identify partnerships and investment opportunities in China.


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Reports on Organizational role issues
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Write a report that demonstrates a happening or day-to-day issue as an Administrator or Manager of a business services organization.
You report should make reference to at least 3 of the following areas:
1. Managing Performance
2. Managing Business Challenges
3. Managing Operations
4. Managing Finance and Resources
5. Development in your Management & Leadership role
6. Developing Project Specifications and Objectives.
Example of area to look into can be:
a) Review of project management processes.
b) Review of performance management system.
c) Production of a new induction video.
d) Assessment of Employee Engagement.
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//This is a discussion paper based on the 'organizational issues' and the 'Role of the Business Manager' in the management of these issues. In this series, in the first section of the discussion paper, the introduction of the organization and its business process are given in detail.//
Organizational Role Issues
Organization refers to a group of persons, large or small, who coordinate their efforts for achieving a common objective. An organization is formed for the accomplishment of a certain common objective by the relative arrangement of people and physical resources, a set of rules and regulations and a hierarchical structure of authority with the formal lines of communication. In a general way, we can define role as the relationship of an individual within a particular social context and we call such context, organization. In an organization, manager plays a very important role. He oversees the operation of the organization and implements the plan. He not only manages the human resource of the organization but he also manages the financial and physical resources of the organization. In this way, a manager plays multiple roles in the organization. This paper presents a report on day to day issues of business service organization faced by a manager.
//After having a good knowledge of the Organization and the process of the organizations in the next section of the discussion paper, the objectives of the organization are given in detail. The role of the Managers in the achievement of these objectives is also described in the same section in detail.//
The objective of this report is to define the various roles of a manager which he plays to counter the day to day issues arising in any business service organization. For successful management, it is necessary that the manager plays his role effectively.
Henry Mintzberg has identified ten common roles for all the managers and these ten roles are further categorized into three different groups. These three groups are interpersonal, informational and decisional roles. To accomplish the interpersonal role, the ...
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Danny Rose: Tottenham defender joins Sunderland on loan
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Tottenham defender Danny Rose has joined Sunderland on loan for the rest of the season.
Rose, 22, represented Team GB at the London Olympics but has not made a league appearance for Spurs under Andre Villas-Boas.
He played 20 games for the north London club in all competitions last season.
Rose is Martin O'Neill's fifth Sunderland signing, joining Carlos Cuellar, Louis Saha, Steven Fletcher and Adam Johnson.


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In 1995, Governor Bill Janklow had a work crew of 50 inmates transferred to Pierre to work on projects throughout the Capital Complex. One of the main focuses in that transfer was to have the inmates perform deferred maintenance on state buildings. There were a number of buildings within the Capital Complex that were in need of tuck pointing.
Tuck pointing is the process of removal deteriorating mortar from the joints of brick, block or stone structures and replacing it. The purpose is to extend the life and structural integrity of the building as well as enhancing the esthetics of the building. In the process the mortar is carefully removed to a depth of three-quarters to one-inch. The mortar is then matched for color and style and replaced. It is a lengthy, dirty project and must be done properly to have any long-term durability.
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text: small fry 84 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 Long article, and its from 2012 I know, but still worth reading. American Banker article - Bank of America Sold Card Debts to Collectors Despite Faulty Recordsby JEFF HORWITZMAR 29, 2012 6:31pm ET Bank of America has sold collections agencies rights to sue over credit card debts that it has privately noted were potentially inaccurate or already repaid. In a series of 2009 and 2010 transactions, Bank of America sold credit card receivables to an outfit called CACH LLC, based in Denver. Co. Each month CACH bought debts with a face value of as much as $65 million for 1.8 cents on the dollar. At least a portion of the debts were legacy accounts acquired from MBNA, which Bank of America purchased in 2006. The pricing reflected the accounts' questionable quality, but what is notable is that the bank could get anything at all for them. B of A was not making "any representations, warranties, promises, covenants, agreements, or guaranties of any kind or character whatsoever" about the accuracy or completeness of the debts' records, according to a 2010 credit card sales agreement submitted to a California state court in a civil suit involving debt that B of A had sold to CACH. In the "as is" documents Bank of America has drawn up for such sales, it warned that it would initially provide no records to support the amounts it said are owed and might be unable to produce them. It also stated that some of the claims it sold might already have been extinguished in bankruptcy court. B of A has additionally cautioned that it might be selling loans whose balances are "approximate" or that consumers have already paid back in full. Maryland resident Karen Stevens was the victim of one such sale, which resulted in a three-year legal battle (see related story). Bank of America declined requests to comment for this story, other than to say through spokeswoman Betty Riess that it works with credit card customers to try to resolve delinquent debt issues. CACH did not respond to several phone and email messages seeking comment on the terms of its purchases. Some industry observers said that the language in Bank of America's sales documents should be regarded as standard legalese intended to protect it against a disgruntled buyer's legal claims. And even though Bank of America refused to stand behind the accuracy of the records it sold, debt buyers are the ones who make the call to sue. "The buyer has the primary responsibility to test the … quality of what they're buying," says Samuel Golden, a former OCC ombudsman who is a managing director at consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal in Houston, Texas. Collectors' responsibilities aside, other banks' sales agreements suggest Bank of America's standards are emblematic of wider industry practice that raises risk management concerns. For less than $1.2 million a month — a rounding error on B of A's income statement — the company sold CACH accounts that raise regulatory and reputational questions about the accuracy of its records and its disclosures to courts. Industry PracticeAs the originators of credit card loans, banks are at the headwaters of the rivers of bad debt that flow into the collections industry. Over the last two years, Bank of America has charged off $20 billion in delinquent card debt. The bank settles or collects a portion of that itself and retires other accounts when borrowers go bankrupt or die. An undisclosed portion of the delinquent debt gets passed along to collectors. Once sold, rights to such accounts are often resold within the industry multiple times over several years. Bank of America's caution that its card records may be incomplete or inaccurate suggests that documentation and accuracy problems may originate at the debt's source. Other banks' debt sale contracts acknowledge potentially large holes in their records as well. One such example involves a 2009 U.S. Bancorp forward flow agreement, which outlines plans to sell a certain volume of delinquent accounts in the future. U.S. Bancorp's agreement states that it may have failed to credit borrowers for some payments and only guarantees the accuracy of account balances within a 10% margin of error. Teri Charest, a spokeswoman for the bank, noted that the contract had expired and said that, regardless of such past contractual language, the bank scrubs its card data and that the claims it sells are accurate. JPMorgan Chase, meanwhile, drafted an agreement to sell $200 million of credit card debt to Palisades Collection in 2008, even though records proving the debt might be unavailable for close to half the claims. "Seller represents and warrants that documentation is available for no less than 50% of the Charged-off Accounts," JPMorgan Chase's sales agreement stated. The bank declined to comment. Palisades' chief counsel Seth Berman says the company has not bought Chase card debt in several years, but that its standards were always high. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is already investigating JPMorgan Chase's handling of credit card debt records, as reported by American Banker earlier this month. A group of current and former employees described at the time how the bank had sold card accounts previously deemed "toxic waste" and which suffered from errors in the amounts being claimed. CACHing InAt Bank of America, records declared unreliable yet sold to CACH were used to file thousands of lawsuits against consumers, according to a review of hundreds of cases in the state courts where collection suits are typically filed. The overwhelming majority of cases end in default judgments, which are awarded to creditors when borrowers don't show up to contest the claims made against them. In cases where debtors do challenge collections demands in court, the original bank-creditor must testify about the documentation supporting the claims. In several such instances, people identified as Bank of America employees have submitted affidavits attesting to the validity of debts sold by the bank to collections firms. Even though Bank of America previously disavowed "the accuracy of the sums shown as the current balance," the sworn statements vouch for the borrowers' debts down to the penny and declare that the bank's "computerized and hard copy records" back the claims. There are other possible discrepancies, as well: the affidavits state that B of A "has no further interest in this account for any purpose," while the sales contracts reference a "revenue sharing plan." The prospect that B of A was selling unreliable credit card debts did not deter CACH from buying them. A subsidiary of SquareTwo Financial, CACH does not collect debts itself. Instead, it operates like a restaurant franchiser, acquiring rights to the delinquent debts that are the raw materials of the collections business. It then works with law firms around the country that do the actual collections work, providing them with debt files, court witnesses and other services. In thousands of cases in state courts, CACH has appended a single page from its purchase agreements with Bank of America attesting to its ownership of delinquent credit card debt. CACH has omitted from many such filings the more than 30 additional pages where Bank of America disclaims the accuracy of its debt records. Even so, attorneys affiliated with CACH have cited the reliability of Bank of America's records as the foundation for their collections lawsuits. In the case involving CACH in Duval County, Florida, a person described as B of A "Bank Officer" Michelle Samse swore in an affidavit that "There is due and payable from WENDY CODY as of 9/18/2009 the sum of $12266.83." The Samse affidavit, typical of many others, went on to say "The statements made in this affidavit are based on the computerized and hard copy books and records of Bank of America, which are maintained in the ordinary course of business." Attempts to contact Samse and Cody through Bank of America switchboards and public records searches were unsuccessful. Trust UsThe degree of precision attested to regarding Cody's debt is curious, considering that Bank of America declared it was unable to produce records to back it up. "[T]he original contract in this matter has been destroyed, or is no longer accessible," Samse's affidavit states. "This affidavit is to be treated as the original document for all purposes." The affiliate representing CACH in the Cody case was Collect $outheast, which uses the phrase "Let us show you the MONEY!" in company promotions. Collect $outheast and Florida attorneys representing CACH in other cases did not respond to requests for comment. Taras Rudnitsky, a consumer defense attorney in Lake Mary, Florida has regularly defended consumers against lawsuits filed by CACH affiliates in Duval County. He says he regularly demands that debt buyers file banks' sales agreements with the court and invariably runs into stiff opposition."In every single case I have involving a debt buyer, they refuse to produce a forward flow agreement," he says, referring to the term for sales contracts under which banks agree to sell a specific number of delinquent accounts in the future. "When push comes to shove, the case disappears." Weak LinkFor individual clients, dismissal of such a case is a victory, but such outcomes are the exception. In the vast majority of collections suits, consumers fail to respond to card payment demands and become liable for default judgments, says Peter Holland, who runs the University of Maryland Law School's Consumer Defense clinic and has collected some of the forward flow agreements. As a result, the questionable reliability of second-hand debt claims is failing to receive the attention it deserves, he says. "The [terms of] forward flows are being hidden from the public and from the courts," says Holland. "When the banks say explicitly that they don't have the documentation, that's something courts need to know. When a bank says a balance is 'approximate,' that's something courts and consumers need to know." To date, it is debt collectors who have been the main focus of complaints and lawsuits alleging wrongdoing. In the past year alone, collections firms have paid out a number of multi-million dollar settlements over allegations they robo-signed affidavits, failed to produce evidence to support payment demands and sued consumers over debts that were no longer owed. According to a trade organization for the collections industry, much of the criticism of collectors' records stems from banks' failure to provide adequate documentation of debts. "We're not getting what we need from the seller," says Mark Schiffman, a spokesman for the American Collections Association, which wants to see better recordkeeping and more documentation included in debt sales. "Consumer groups want to see original contracts and original documentation. That would make a lot of these debts disappear because a lot of that documentation may not exist." Regulatory InterestWashington regulators are beginning to look at what responsibility banks have for wrongful collections activity. But questions about jurisdiction and whether banks will get roped in remain open. "Not enough information [is] flowing through to debt collectors," says Tom Pahl, an assistant director in the Federal Trade Commission's division of financial practices. Despite its concern, the FTC lacks the authority to regulate financial institutions"We can't reach the banks to say 'Thou shalt file the following pieces of information with the loans,'" Pahl says. "We're trying to do most of this through either law enforcement, which is case-by-case, or by jawboning the industry." The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has jurisdiction over credit cards and last month announced plans to take a close look at the collections industry. The bureau's interest has been heightened by revelations of abuses by mortgage servicers, including robosigning of affidavits, according to spokeswomen Jennifer Howard. The CFPB is "very concerned that the same shortcuts and violations may be occurring with other kinds of debt collection," she says. The OCC, which likewise oversees banks, declined to comment on specific institutions' sales of credit card receivables. However, it expects banks to adhere to high standards regarding account records, especially in cases where institutions attest under oath to their accuracy, according to OCC spokesman Bryan Hubbard. "There may be reasons it's hard to do. Large portfolios being bought. Systems integration. But banks are still accountable for maintaining accurate records," says Hubbard. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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As part of our corporate practice, Christian Wentrup works in corporate law, restructurings and M&A transactions. A particular focus of his work is advising on endowments and foundations, family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurial families to whom he also provides comprehensive advice on succession and estate issues, the winding up of estates, and shareholder disputes.
Advising endowments and foundations, family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurial families routinely means dealing with particularly confidential and sensitive issues where our involvement rarely becomes public. The client mandates for which Christian is responsible in this area involve the reorganisation of family-owned enterprises (including those with a cross-border dimension), fundamental modifications of existing structures, the corporate governance of enterprises, endowments and foundations, board affairs, the creation of joint ventures, splitting of property, structuring of family offices as well as shareholder disputes. He is often involved in the planning and execution of individual or entrepreneurial succession (including the use of private-benefit and charitable foundations, the drawing up of testamentary dispositions in wills and providing legal support to executors). This is supplemented by the ongoing advice he gives to endowments and foundations, enterprises and families regarding, for example, transparency issues and matters concerning their articles of association.
Christian's mandates in M&A transactions include the sale of Bayer's worldwide prescription dermatology business to LEO (2018/19) and of Bayer's worldwide diabetes care business to KKR/Panasonic Healthcare (2015/16), the buyback of AST/VDM by ThyssenKrupp (2013/14) and the sale of ThyssenKrupp's stainless steel business to Outokumpu (2012). Furthermore, Christian has advised numerous family-owned enterprises on their domestic and cross-border M&A activities.
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I'm Blogging and I'm Making Money Doing It….What Do I Do Now?
As an EA and a certified bookkeeper I get asked questions like, "what do I do now that I am making money from blogging?" Or, "what information should I keep for filing my taxes?" I had no idea that people were making a living from blogging. These online diaries known as weblogs or 'blogs' have morphed into a cutting-edge phenomenon that has provided a platform for the internet's next wave of innovation and moneymaking opportunities. For those of you who are thinking about getting into blogging and are wondering some of the ways bloggers are making money from this well here are some of the ways they're doing it. They are putting advertisements on their blog like Google AdSense which is an easy non-technical way of generating income. All you need to do with AdSense is copy a code and paste it on your website. Another way is to be in an affiliate program which allows you to post a link to the company's product on your blog and if someone clicks through your blog to their site and orders, you would get a portion of the sale. Also, you can make money from private sponsorships and when your blog becomes really established with readers you can expand by offering memberships to your website to gain access to exclusive content on your blog. There are a lot more ways to generate money by having a blog but those mentioned are the most popular. However I'm not here to tell you how to make money I'm here to explain what to do when your blog starts to generate money and to give you some resources to help you navigate through the process.
Well as I stated earlier you can make pretty good money blogging. As you start making money your blog becomes your business and the way it works is this: For tax purposes, a business is any activity in which you regularly engage primarily to earn a profit. You don't have to show a profit every year to qualify as a business. As long as your primary purpose is to make money, your blog should qualify as a business (even if you show a loss some years). Your blogging business can be full time or part time, as long as you work at it regularly and continuously. However, if your primary purpose is something other than making a profit—for example, to communicate with your friends or make your opinion known—the IRS will find that your blog is a hobby rather than a business.
Keeping good books and other records and carrying on in a professional manner can constitute that you are running your blog as a business. Working on a regular basis and earning a substantial profit, even after you've had some losses in the past will help show that you are serious about trying to make it a success. As a business, you now have to claim all income; even the free stuff you get, unless it's labeled as a gift or corporate sample, is considered income. If your blog qualifies as a business, you'll be able to deduct your business expenses from the income you earn from the blog. If you have a loss, you'll be able to use it to reduce your taxable income from other sources such as wage income and investment income. It's also worth noting that your expenses shouldn't really outweigh your income (although sometimes it's unavoidable in your first years of business, taking into account start-up costs and so forth). Keeping receipts, a separate bank account and all other documentation is a great start for getting your business organized for tax time. It also shows that you are running your blog as a legitimate business. Once you've established that you are running a business, it is now time for you to set up an entity structure (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp). I do not recommend that you be set up as a Sole Proprietorship. I do encourage you to speak to your tax professional about the tax implication of each entity and what will work for you. Check out this link for more information on whether you're considered a business or a hobby.
So then what things can a blogger deduct? Just about anything that is directly related to your blogging business and is necessary and reasonable in amount. Below are some categories and expenses a blogger could deduct.
Internet fees
Website hosting fees
Domain name cost(s) and renewals
Business Travel
Transportation costs: car mileage; airline tickets; taxis; buses; trains
Hotel costs for business trips
Costs of conferences, plus all related expenses
Continuing Education
Further education classes
Business podcasts
Meals are only deductible as an entertainment expense when provided to a customer or client. In general, only 50% of the cost of the business meal can be deducted; other rules limit "lavish or extravagant" meal and other expense deductions
Fax/scanner/copier equipment
Computer equipment/Laptop
DVDs and CDs related to your blogging
Movie or theater tickets, etc., if related to your blogging
Stock photo purchases for your blog
Film, Web & Digital cameras
Dues & Subscriptions
Books and magazines used for research
Research sites that require a subscription
Memberships to professional clubs and affiliations
Business logos and graphic design fees
Business cards, letterhead and other stationery
Online self-promotion fees (that includes banners and AdWords costs)
Legal and Professional Services
Search Engine Optimization services and fees
Website design and/or maintenance fees
Tax preparation/Bookkeeping fees
Business incorporation costs
Costs for Trademarks or Copyrights
Home Office Deduction
You can deduct the part of your home you use exclusively for blogging as an expense, including a portion of the rent, water, heating bills, insurance and so on.
Office Expenses
Business equipment rental
Tax and accounting software
Postage costs
PayPal and Bank fees
Post Office Box fees
Prizes and giveaways
For more information on deducting business expenses check out this link.
So now you know what you have to do, here are a few options you have for keeping track of your income and expenses.
First, hire a bookkeeper. Of course I would tell you to do this because I'm a bookkeeper (wink). Some may think it's too expensive which is understandable if you're not really making a substantial amount of revenue, but for those making a living at this may want to consider it because in the long run you could save a lot of time and money when it comes tax time. It is definitely the easiest way to go because you can just drop off a box of receipts to a bookkeeper and pay them to organize, align and produce a package that will help you file your taxes or even pay them to do your taxes if they are also licensed tax professionals. A bookkeeper will have complete and up to date records of all your business interactions, produce professional reports and ensure your books are accurate. If you don't have the funds at this time to hire a bookkeeper there are other ways to keep track of your activities: For example you can use Microsoft Excel to keep track of your business income and expenses. It's much easier to keep track of every activity if you have a separate bank account for your blogging business. Another way would be to use an online accounting program; I'd recommend using Wave Accounting or FreshBooks. These online programs usually have bookkeepers or accountants, as their advisors. These folks can help you if you get stuck or have questions or just want advice and it's FREE. FreshBooks have limitations but you can upgrade if need be. When you decide you're ready to purchase software you can always contact a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and they can help you choose the correct QuickBooks package and give you special discounts. Most of the QuickBooks ProAdvisors can be contacted via email or phone to help answer any questions you may have with your QuickBooks. Click this link to find a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
This quick introduction definitely does not compare to meeting with or speaking to a certified bookkeeper, accountant or enrolled agent (EA). It is only meant as a quick guide to get you started with keeping track of your business activities. If you are able to meet with a bookkeeper, I highly encourage you to do so; they can be great resources to have.
If you have any questions please email me and I'll be glad to answer any of your questions.
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Who: "We sell farms, ranches, recreational properties, and water rights," explains owner Marc Reck. "Specifically, we focus on pivot flood-irrigated land, dryland, grassland, CRP, and hunting properties. We are a small company with a highly qualified, motivated, and productive staff." Auctions are the primary method of sale, but the firm also offers traditional brokerage services.
Where: Reck Agri services Colorado, western Nebraska, and western Kansas.
Why: Reck Agri has a strong expertise in water and mineral rights, a highly sought after specialty in the region. Also, says Reck, "We focus on customer service and value."
Wow: Six auctions in 2011 garnered more than $2 million each, including one that came close to $5 million.
Pictured Above: Located in Yuma County, Colorado, these 4,456± acres of pivot irrigated and pasture land sold for $4.6 million in April 2011.
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Born in Goleta, Ca I tried a few Western states before finding Maui at the age of 13. Seeking to meld the tools of the hotshots of river and ocean in some way, fate led me to a garage sale in Ha`iku; where sat a $25 waveski. I learned to paddle and surf on this outdated ski, but my skills soon outgrew the craft, and I was searching for higher performance.
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From the perspective of revitalizing the stock assets of Beijing rail transit, exploring the mode of operation mechanism reform, giving full play to the advantages of industrial resources and strategic synergistic effect, BII Technology Holdings and Beijing Subway Operation Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Operation Company") set up the Beijing City Metro Ltd. (referred to as "Beijing Metro") and signed the formal joint venture contract. Beijing Metro was established on February 15, 2015 with registered capital of 500 million yuan, of which, the operation company contributed 255 million yuan with 51% stock and the company contributed 245 million yuan with 49% stock. The main business scope of Beijing Metro includes metro operations management, advertising and property management.
On May 27, 2017, Beijing Metro successfully acquired the 30 years of operating income rights of Beijing Rail Transit Capital Airport Line and Dongzhimen Terminal 2 to 6 storey.
On June 5, 2017, the consortium jointly developed by Beijing Metro and Beijing Urban Construction Design Development Group Co., Ltd. and Operation Company won the bid of Beijing Shunyi modern tram T2-line PPP project and acquired tram line T2 franchise right.
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Robinson senior ATH Byron Pringle, who has struggled to gain college suitors because of a checkered off-field history, is generating 11th-hour interest from some mid-major Division I and I-AA programs.
Pringle, a first-team Class 5A all-state utility player this past season, will make an official visit to I-AA Youngstown State this weekend, Coach Mike DePue said. Bowling Green also has shown recent interest.
The only current formal offer for Pringle, who sparkled (five catches, 98 yards, 41-yard punt return) in the recent Blue-Grey National All-Star Classic at Raymond James Stadium, is from I-AA Bethune-Cookman.
"If he had not missed his junior year, he would be one of the top five recruits in the whole state of Florida," DePue said.
Pringle (6-foot-2, 190 pounds) was forced to miss all of the 2010 season following his arrest on seven felony charges for his role in a South Tampa crime spree two summers ago. He wasn't prosecuted on the most serious charge -- aggravated assault with a deadly weapon -- and was sentenced to four years' probation when adjudication was withheld on the other charges.
In 2011, he amassed more than 550 total yards. In a 35-20 playoff loss to Jesuit, he returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 95-yard reception.
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Wagging tail, backseat covered and heading to the beach with your dog. Here are a few tips and what to watch out for when at the beach with your dog.
Make sure to bring enough water with you for your dog and of course a bowl. Don't forget his favorite beach toy. Plastic bags to remove the poop and possible diarrhea, please consider that no one wants to step in your dog's poop and that kids dig and play in the sand.
The beach is the one place where digging is always allowed and it's so much fun and actually a good exercise for your pooch. But with digging comes the sand, and we don't only mean all over your towel, in your beach bag and later on in your car, but in the dogs eyes, nose and ear.
Sand in Ears
Sand and other foreign bodies can cause infections in the ear. Symptoms of an ear infection are constant scratching of ears, rubbing them on the floor, regularly shaking the head or holding it lopsided. Make sure to visit a vet the soonest possible if you notice symptoms. To prevent this from happening, check your dog's ears after a visit to the beach. You can use this homemade natural ear cleaner if needed.
Mix apple cider vinegar with warm water and gently clean your dog's ears. Read more here on cleaning your dog's ears.
Sand in Eyes
It is very common that sand enters the dog's eyes or remains collected in one side of the eye, if you notice sand grains in the eyes, wash the eyes with clean water (unsalted of course). If you still notice redness or weeping, consult a vet.
Sand in the Nose
Sand might enter the dog's nose, yet by nature this will induce sneezing. It is common that a dog sneezes a couple of times, if you notice excessive sneezing and discomfort consult a vet.
Drinking salt water
It is almost impossible to keep your swimming pooch from drinking sea water. Within limits, drinking sea water does not harm your dog. However be prepared for diarrhea and/ or vomiting, therefore do not let your dog ride the car right away afterwards. It does cause the sodium levels to rise, so make sure your dog drinks a lot of fresh water.
Salt water can dry out your dog's skin and cause irritations; salt between the toes can act as an abrasive, therefore make sure to wash your dog with tap water when back home.
Now you have a balanced and tired dog and a quiet evening.
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A year later, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unanimously held that the president's appointments violated the Constitution.
The president should withdraw these two nominations and submit new names for the Senate to consider. Until then, our legislation should be passed into law to provide certainty to the businesses and workers who rely on a functioning NLRB and to protect against the unrestrained tyranny of the executive branch of government. (link)
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This propertythat is located at 3111 Bryce Drive, Wylie 75098 in Collin county is currently for sale. This property is offered by Providence Group Realty, agent Amanda Thomas. The property at 3111 Bryce Drive has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a study, 1,984 square feet and was built in 2004. 3111 Bryce Drive is in the Sage Creek neighborhood in Wylie, in the ZIP code of 75098.
Sage Creek is located northeast of Dallas in Wylie, TX. This community includes approximately 1,000 homes, where residents enjoy a multitude of amenities, featuring a large community pool and splash park, club house, tennis courts, playgrounds, volleyball, greenbelt areas, walking paths, jogging/bike trails, and parks.SHOW ME MORE
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Many small businesses do not have the necessary understanding of how the internet, websites and social media can make a difference for them. The result is often an online presence that delivers absolutely no value to anyone.
The world has changed and so has the way it does business. If your business does not embrace the new focus on customer experience and relationships through adding value online you are heading for serious trouble - especially if your competitor has seen the light!
Traditional marketing and advertising methods no longer provide the benefits and the impact that they did a few years ago. Just look at your own reaction when a pushy salesperson is trying to force a sale on you, or when you get a phone call in the evening trying to sell you car insurance. Or even worse: The seemingly endless stream of SMS's intended to get you to buy something. When last did you actually buy something from an SMS that was sent to you, or from a telemarketer? If you personally do not respond to this type of marketing, then there is a pretty good chance that your prospects won't either. In fact, you may well damage your relationship with your clients and prospects rather than improve it through this type of advertising.
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International protection of Inventions
There is no such thing as an international patent yet, nor is there likely to be one in our lifetimes. For a comparatively modest cost however, patent rights in 84 countries that belong to the World Industrial Property Organization (WIPO) can be secured for awhile under the provisions of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
A US citizen (individual or corporate) can file a patent application with the US Patent Office (USPTO) within 12 months of the original US filing date and maintain the priority of that original date (known as the priority date) for another 18 months at least. The application, called a PCT application must name the countries where protection might be wanted. There is a per country (or group of countries) fee, but there is no charge after 11 have been selected. The application can be searched in the US or European Patent Offices (EPO). The former is less expensive, the latter more complete. At the 19th month after the priority date one has a choice. The application (and the translations where required) can be filed one month later in any or all of the originally named countries, or one can opt for International Preliminary Examination, commonly known as Chapter II.
Under Chapter II, after payment of the appropriate fee, the application is examined by a selected patent office. US applicants can chose USPTO or EPO but can only choose EPO if that was the originally selected search office. The selected examining office (IPEA) must issue at least one report, to which response is possible, but may issue two. The final IPEA report must usually be issued by the 28th month after priority. By the 30th month, the applicant has to enter the so called National Phase by making a further selection of countries and by filing translations where required. National Phase is really a misnomer as it also applies to the regional offices, i.e. EPO (no translation needed at this time), OAMPI (Francophone Africa, French translation needed), ARIPO (small group of English speaking African countries) and the Eurasian Group (Russian translation needed).
The IPEA report is not an allowance or a refusal of the application. It is merely a guide. It enables the applicant to decide if further expense is justified, and also provides a basis for the "national" examiners. The national examiners can accept or reject the IPEA report, and they can also conduct supplemental searches.
If European protection is going to be important, the application should be searched and examined in the EPO. Not only are there substantial ultimate fee savings here, but the examiner at the IPEA phase is usually the same as at the "national" phase in the EPO. Thus this second examination will proceed much more rapidly.
Increasingly, businesses are relying on new ideas and advances in technology to keep their competitive edge. Patents are therefore a critical element in most business plans. In today's global market, consideration of international protection is vital.
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The City of West Columbia recognizes the importance of the internet as an effective means of communicating with the public, especially those with disabilities. The City's policy is to make information on its events, services and programs accessible to all visitors to the City's website through better website design, taking in to account the uses of assistive technology such as screen readers and voice recognition software.
The City's website designers and administrators will continue to evaluate emerging technologies and make changes as needed to improve accessibility. The City encourages feedback on ways to improve the display of information to site visitors, especially from those with disabilities. At least once a year, the City will enlist the aid of a disabled group or individuals to test the City's website and evaluate its ease of accessibility.


text: Technology / Internet Explorer Major Security Flaw Hits Internet Explorer Windows XP users most at risk By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff Posted Apr 28, 2014 1:00 AM CDT Updated Apr 28, 2014 7:42 AM CDT Copied Google's Chrome browser shortcut is shown next to Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser shortcut during a news conference at Google Inc. headquarters. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) (Newser) – A new security headache for the estimated 56% of Web users who use Internet Explorer: A major security flaw has surfaced in some versions of the browser, leaving users open to a "remote code execution vulnerability," which "means a bad guy can make a target computer run software after a successful attack," Recode explains. Microsoft says most attacks occur when a user clicks on a link that leads to a malicious website and the bug affects every Explorer version from 6 to 11. story continues below Microsoft plans to roll out a security update for current versions of Windows, but it looks like Windows XP users are on their own, the Wall Street Journal reports. Microsoft ended support for the outdated operating system earlier this month, and although it still runs on around 300 million machines, it's not clear whether Microsoft will make an exception and issue a security patch for the latest flaw. "XP users are not safe anymore and this is the first vulnerability that will be not patched for their system," a Symantec researcher warns. (Read more Internet Explorer stories.)


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Economy is a focus of Shelton state rep special election
The economy appears to be the main issue in the July 22 special election for a state representative seat in parts of Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull.
Democrat Arlene Liscinsky and Republican Ben McGorty, both of Shelton, are running to fill the 122nd House District seat of the late Larry Miller, who died at age 78 in May. Miller, a Stratford Republican, had served in the position for almost 24 years.
Both candidates have been going door-to-door to meet with voters during the shortened campaign for the special election.
Liscinsky: 'I've seen the mandates'
Liscinsky said the state's economy "certainly could be doing better," noting her two children settled in Massachusetts after college because that is where they were able to get jobs in their chosen fields.
She said as the former owner of two independent liquor stores, she understands the challenges faced by small business owners. "I've seen the mandates and how they impact small business," Liscinsky said.
McGorty: State "going in the wrong direction'
McGorty said Connecticut businesses can't afford to hire more workers because of the state's high taxes. He said Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy continues to expand state government, "creating his own empire" with his hiring practices in the process.
"Everyone wants to know how we can help a state that's going in the wrong direction," McGorty said. "We need to reduce state spending and lower taxes to create jobs."
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On July 22, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shelton residents in the district will vote at Mohegan and Long Hill schools.
No matter who wins the special election, the candidates may face off again in the Nov. 4 election for a full two-year term.
McGorty, however, will first have to fend off a GOP primary challenge for the full two-year term from Michael C. Vickerelli of Stratford on Aug. 12. McGorty is the party-endorsed candidate in the primary.
While Liscinsky and McGorty don't know each other well, both had nice things to say about the other.
Liscinsky said no matter who the victor is, "the people will be electing a quality person."
And McGorty said regardless of the outcome, "the district will be in good shape."
McGorty going 'full steam ahead'
McGorty said he's been going "full steam ahead" with the race, interacting with voters and overseeing the mechanics of a campaign.
"People are interested in the race," he said.
The state needs to lower taxes, McGorty said, "so businesses can afford to hire more employees."
He said he's running because he likes helping the community through his volunteer activities. "Now I have the chance to help the state as well, bringing my volunteerism to a new level," he said.
Despite the prospect of having to run in three elections in the next four months, McGorty said for now he's "only focusing on the first race [on July 22]. If I win that one, other things will all fall into place."
McGorty is a part-time deputy fire marshal and housing code official for the city of Shelton. He also is a real estate agent with William Raveis.
He's a member of the Shelton Board of Fire Commissioners and a longtime volunteer firefighter in Huntington. His wife, Noreen, is a Shelton alderman. They have two children, 20 and 16.
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Liscinsky said she has enjoyed talking with voters and organizing her campaign efforts. "It's an all-consuming thing," she said.
Many of the issues are similar to those when she ran for the seat against Miller in 2002, Liscinsky said, such as the need for livable wage jobs, better healthcare, and supporting public education.
When it comes to taxes and spending, she said the state needs to find the right balance and that will require compromise by both sides.
"I've always worked with my colleagues on the Board of Education, even if we have different philosophies, and I'm proud of that," said Liscinsky, a longtime school board member in Shelton.
She said she wants to serve in the legislature so she can help people "solve their problems. I'm an advocate." Based on her experience, she said, "I know what it's like to be there for them."
Liscinsky is president of the regional Cooperative Educational Services governing board, and previously was involved in the PTA locally and statewide.
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Mr. N is in the driver's seat for the next few weeks and he's picked for us to cook some meals from Mongolia. I need to go back and look, but I believe that Mr. N has picked an Asian country more than half of the time. He loves Asian foods and if I had to guess, I would say that aside from pizza, it's probably his favorite type of cuisine (followed by Italian). We laugh about Mr. N's choice every time because Mike is dying to pick Thailand, but we don't want to pick two countries from the same continent to follow each other, and Mike always picks after Mr. N. So this time, Mike has asked Mr. N if next pick they can make a deal. We'll see how that holds up in a month or so.
Mongolia is a land-locked country in East and Central Asia, bordering Russia and China. As such, it is influenced by the foods of these two large neighbors. We usually save the dessert recipes for last, but we're feeling rebellious this week. Woo! Okay, maybe it's just that this happens to be a really easy recipe and it fit into our schedule, but rebellious just sounds more fun. So what is this Mongolian dessert recipe that we bring to you today? Boortsog – deep-fried cookies! Continue reading


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Hospital Packing – Packing for Chemo, Emergency and Longer Stays
I recently published a cancer update video where I talked about what happens when Chemo goes wrong – with a live demonstration! My temperature was high so I went through the process of calling the Acute Oncology Number and hospital packing to go to A&E (Accident & Emergency, or Emergency Department depending on what country or hospital you go to)!
I've written lists for things to pack for A&E, for when you're admitted and finally a quick list for what to take to chemo. Sometimes you'll be admitted without doing the A&E process so you'll be able to pack for yourself, but it might be that you have to have a family member or friend pack for you and bring items to you in the hospital.
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Packing for an Emergency Visit
PLEASE DON'T BE FOOLISH – if your emergency is time critical don't bother packing just go!! When you do have time, heres my packing for A&E list:
- 24 hours worth of medicines
- A picture of your medicines, with their boxes, or a list of medication with doses and frequency showing
- Food (especially if you need to take medicines with food)
- Water
- Entertainments – a book, your phone etc
- Phone and charger
- Your purse/wallet/ID and any travel cards you might need
- A small overnight pack with
- underwear
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- deodorant
- specialist shower equipment i.e. a PICC line cover
- thick warm socks or slipper socks
- If you have a Hickman or PICC line pack dressings for your line – different brands use different pads/plasters/covers and the hospital or ward you go to may not have the correct equipment.
- A coat – you might be leaving the hospital a long time after arriving so don't be fooled by sunny weather right now
Packing for Hospital Admission (Staying on a ward)
I pack as light as I can BUT with the assumption that I will be admitted. I want to have the basics should I need to stay in hospital. Regarding clothing – the hospital will provide you with gowns so I'd recommend wearing them. Change out of your clothes and put them to one side. When you get discharged you put those same clothes on for leaving. This way you don't need a huge suitcase of clothing and you don't need to worry about laundry. The only exception for me personally is that its nice to have some comfortable pyjama bottoms, especially if you are walking around the ward to get some exercise. Figure out if you can get them washed by friends and family who visit.
As well as everything I mentioned to pack for an Emergency, for an admission I also pack:
- Items for the shower
- More Line Dressings
- Shampoo/Conditioner (If you have hair!)
- Soaps
- Razor
- Items for personal grooming
- Hairbrush and accessories, bobbles etc (if you have hair!)
- Hairdryer, straiteners
- A small mirror
- Make up/Skin care
- Nail kit
- Perfume/Cologne
- Accessories to make you feel a bit more presentable
- jewellery
- hair caps/wigs
- scarves – I bring large scarves that I can drape over me to wander around the ward or to the cafe, and also I drape them over the bed as blankets to make my little space feel more personal
- Comfort
- Squash/Favourite Drinks
- Pillow
- Blankets from home *or see my note about scarves above
- Slippers, slipper socks or shoes. Don't ever walk around with bare feet!!
- Clothing
- Its up to you – I only really bring a few pj bottoms but I'm quite comfortable hanging around in NHS gowns. Just remember that you need to think about laundry, you need to be comfortable, and you need to be able to remove whatever clothing is necessary for the doctors and nurses to do their jobs easily.
Packing for Chemotherapy
My final list is what I pack when going to chemo:
- Book/Entertainments
- Phone and charger
- Purse/Wallet/ID/Travelcard
- Tissues (for chemo that makes your nose run)
- Drinks and Snacks (for chemo that makes your mouth taste funny)
- Warm socks
- Photo of the counter-side-effects drugs you have remaining. For example if you have enough anti-sickness drugs left over from your last cycle you can show the nurses so that they can just give you what you need for this cycle.
- Your appointment card/hospital paperwork
I hope these lists are useful to you – please leave a comment if you can think of stuff I've missed out or if you have top tips for other readers!
Kim Debling is a Hampshire, UK based designer and Director of her own company Kestrel Design Ltd. She is mum to Rose and Harvey and wife to her best friend Steve. She's fighting off Stage 4 Lymphoma and sharing her story along the way, mainly via YouTube. Kim is passionate about being happy, mental wellbeing and in particular art and creative pursuits as therapy during tough times. She teaches online at Udemy, has published books and has art and printables available for sale.


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Manuscript Assessment v Critiques by Artelle Lenthall
I was lucky enough to win a manuscript assessment recently. Aside from obviously being excited I was very interested to know what this would include. You see for many years I have belonged to critique groups both physically with the Eastwood Hills Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) and online with Creative Kids Tales. In those critique
Thanks for talking to me today, Georgie.
Q: So let's get straight to the point, What is the difference between a thorough critique and a manuscript assessment?
That is an excellent question and, in essence, the two can actually be the same thing. Critiques given in the way you've described are intended to be a two-way process where participants receive feedback on their manuscript in exchange for providing feedback on work by others. By both being critiqued and offering a critique you can learn lots and increase your skills in the craft. The downside to a critique group is that a variety of opinions which can sometimes be conflicting may result in confusion for the author. This is particularly the case if those giving feedback
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Q: What should we expect to get for our money if we take up a manuscript assessment?
A good assessment will provide a detailed report and sufficient information that you can take away and use to improve your story. Whether you wish to send work to a trade publisher or not, you want to create something worthy of presenting to readers and that is what your assessor wants for you too.
Q: What is a line edit?
The definition of a line edit can vary and often depends on what has been negotiated when a writer engages an editor to help with their work. It may look at finer points of style, voice and syntax, check for unnecessary repetition in both wording and information, scoop up mistakes relating to facts and specialist terms, find flaws that don't ring true in terms of time, place or character, (all of which can be missed in a structural edit) and, in amongst all this, should also correct errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Q: It was quite common at one time to hear publishers tell aspiring authors not to include and even not to get a manuscript assessment done. Why do you think that might have been the case? Is this still the case? What has changed?
The reason most publishers would tell aspiring authors not to include assessments is
Let's face it, it's getting harder and harder to get published. If you can present a polished manuscript that has strong text,
Q: Does CKT offer manuscript assessments?
Absolutely. Our assessment service has been running for the last couple of years and in that time we have assisted many authors.
Our team prides themselves on providing vital feedback regarding a manuscript's plot, structure,
Every author receives a feedback sheet and detailed report from a qualified team, not just one person.
Our assessors are qualified editors, published authors and avid readers of the children's genre.
Q: Is there anything else you'd like to add on the topic as an author who has both received and now offers manuscript assessments?
I'm very excited to be able to share with you that from 2018 we will be offering Author Personal Training – More than Mentorship.
Since offering our Manuscript Assessment Service we've
Our personal trainers will begin by assessing your writing and giving feedback in the most appropriate manner depending on where you are at in your learning. You will gain from their expertise and experience. We will work with you to help you fully develop your manuscript. During the
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Thanks again for your time Georgie.
Artelle Lenthall can be found on Facebook at Artelle Lenthall and also blogs at www.journeygirlontheroadtopublication.com
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Thanks for sharing this!
I was starting to think about this...and what you have said makes complete sense.
Also - Why do you think it is getting harder to have books published?
Thanks for your comments, Vanessa. I think one of the reasons it is getting harder is due to competition. More submissions are flooding publishers desks each year. Not all submissions received are as polished as they should be. Many emerging authors don't invest the time needed in their work and just send it out. Ensuring your work is as strong as it can be is crucial before submission. It will safe you and the publisher a lot of time.
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The Isles may be in another bad spot with injuries. Cal Clutterbuck (upper body) and Matt Donovan (hip) sat out Wednesday's practice. The Isles will summon a defenseman from Bridgeport for Thursday's game here with the Hurricanes, most likely Aaron Ness.
Ness is 1-3-4 in nine games with the Sound Tigers, who have struggled with a young, inexperienced defense. Ness, 23, is in his fourth season in the organization and played nine games with the Isles in 2011-12.
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Carry your lipgloss, pens and a phone in this supercute mini tote! Features a quilted front and back with adorable vintage Sanrio prints.
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