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Mahindra meets Mahinda, eyes Lankan hospitality
The Mahindra Group is looking at expanding in the hospitality and non-banking financial sectors in Sri Lanka, the company has said. Sutirtho Patranobis reports.autos Updated: Aug 18, 2010 22:54 IST
The Mahindra Group is looking at expanding in the hospitality and non-banking financial sectors in Sri Lanka, the company has said.
"Over the years, our vehicles and tractors have acquired a reputation as fuel efficient, tough and rugged workhorses (in Sri Lanka) and we now look forward to expanding our footprint in the emerald isle, as it takes a step towards greater economic progress," Anand Mahindra, vice-chairman and managing director, said at a press conference in Colombo on Wednesday.
The company has already sold more than 4,000 tractors and utility vehicles in Sri Lanka.
It is also studying the possibility of introducing its electric car, the Mahindra Reva, in Sri Lanka, and is looking to expand its sales and service networks in the war-ravaged north and north-east of the country.
According to a company statement, with convenient air connections to over 10 Indian cities and affordable travel costs, it expects traffic from India to Sri Lanka to increase.
On Tuesday Mahindra met President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka offered every facility for investment that would be mutually beneficial to both the investor and the people of the country.
More than 70 big and small Indian companies operate in Sri Lanka, Bharti Airtel being one of the largest private investors, and the Indian Oil Corporation has a subsidiary with substantial presence.
There is a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, but the much-touted Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has run into opposition from local entrepreneurs, who fear they would be swamped by the Indian service sector if the pact were to be signed.
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According to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, government debt in Europe is rising: At the end of the first quarter of 2014, the government debt to GDP ratio in the euro area (EA18) stood at 93.9%, compared with 92.7% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2013. This increase comes after two consecutive quarters of decrease. In the EU28, the ratio increased from 87.2% to 88.0%. Compared with the first quarter of 2013, the government debt to GDP ratio rose in both the euro area (from 92.5% to 93.9%) and the EU28 (from 86.2% to 88.0%).
The highest ratios of government debt to GDP at the end of the first quarter of 2014 were recorded in Greece (174.1%), Italy (135.6%) and Portugal (132.9%), and the lowest in Estonia (10.0%), Bulgaria (20.3%) and Luxembourg (22.8%).
So, which countries have improved during one year, and which countries have done worse? Compared with the first quarter of 2013, sixteen Member States registered an increase in their debt to GDP ratio at the end of the first quarter of 2014, and ten a decrease. The highest increases in the ratio were recorded in Cyprus (+24.6 pp), Slovenia (+23.9 pp), Greece (+13.5 pp) and Croatia (+9.9 pp), while the largest decreases were recorded in Poland (-7.7 pp), Germany (-3.2 pp), the Czech Republic (-2.2 pp), Latvia (-1.4 pp) and Belgium (-0.9 pp).
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Selling an excellent condition special small Venator. Condition is conservatively 95%, small mark in the bead blast near pivot on lock side, a few tiny scratches on the blade. All are visible in the pics and hardly noticeable with knife in hand.
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Best Vegetable Juicers - Guide & Reviews
Juicing has become one of the hottest and most popular things to do and it really is not hard to see why it has gained so much popularity over the last several years.
In the busy lives that so many of us have, it can be difficult to try and make sure we get all the nutrients we need. With juicing however, you're able to get all the nutrients in a single cup of juice.
In order to do this easily and effectively, you need to have a great juicer. Below, you're going to find five juicers that were reviewed and believed to be some of the best of the best.
No matter what you might be looking for in a juicer, one of those fives might be a great choice for you.
Best Vegetable Juicers Reviews:
1. BLACK+DECKER JE2200B Vegetable Juice Extractor
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This juicer is sure to be one of the lowest priced juicers out of all the juicers reviewed on this list, but it still provides you with some amazing features that you are going to love to use.
This juicer comes with a high quality strainer and stainless steels blades so that you get a high performance juicer every time you use it. Additionally, the pulp is separated out from the juice so that the only thing that flows into the included juice pitcher is wholesome, nutritious juice.
The motor on this juicer is a 400 watt motor that works together with the stainless steel blade and strainer to help make sure that it can effectively juice all of your fruits and vegetables you want to juice.
Additionally, the large, integrated pup container helps make this juicer even smaller so that it takes up less space on the counter. Measuring at just 13 x 9 x 9 inches, you'll have no problem finding a place for this juicer.
Since nobody likes to clean the juicer when they finish using it, you'll appreciate knowing that there are parts on this juicer that are removable and dishwasher safe to help make cleanup even easier.
The custom juice cup included also helps to make measuring, serving and pouring easy. Lastly, this juicer comes standard with a 2-year limited warranty.
2. Gourmia GSJ-200 Masticating Slow Juicer
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If you're tired of seeing the same black and silver juicer time and time again, this might be a great juicer for you because it certainly stands out and provides a different look than most of the other juicers.
This juicer comes in a beautiful red metallic finish to make sure it looks great anywhere and the features help to make sure it works great on the inside as well.
It uses an exclusive MasTraction system that comes with a low RPM rate. What this does is it allows the blades and other functioning parts to spin at a much lower speed so that it can slowly crush the fruits and vegetables to extract the most nutrition from them.
A higher RPM will usually just grind the fruit and leave out a lot of key nutrients. This juicer is able to accommodate anything such as fruits, veggies, nuts and greens so you can easily make the juice you want to make.
The zero loss power train is great for powerful juicing you want to do and the large removable pulp tank is capable of holding a lot of pulp so you can juice without stopping.
The removable and dishwasher safe parts make it simple to clean this juicer when you're finished and with reduced noise operation, you can use it anytime you want.
3.Westinghouse Vegetable Juice Extractor
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This is yet another great choice for you if you're looking to find a great juicer at a very low price.
This juicer from Westinghouse is capable of delivering great features to make sure your juicing experience is painless and as easy as can be.
One of the nicest features on this particular juicer is the fact that you have two different speeds you can work this juicer at.
Which means whether you're trying to extract the nutrients from large or soft fruits, you can do so with ease by picking the appropriate speed setting.
Additionally, the extra wide food spout helps make it easy for you to accommodate just about any fruits and veggies you wish to juice.
While there will still be some fruits and vegetables that won't quite make the cut, you'll be able to significantly reduce your juicing time thanks to this extra wide chute.
The 27 ounce pitcher capacity means that it's easy for you to juice for the whole family or for you to juice a couple days ahead of time to keep in the fridge.
Additionally, the high quality and removable stainless steel blades are great because they deliver a consistent quality of juice each and every time.
Lastly, there is a safety switch included with this juicer so that you can always ensure a safe operation and prevent against any accidental injuries that may occur.
4. Chef's Star Juc700 Vegetable Extractor
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You've probably noticed a theme here by now, but this is another great juicer that can complete the majority of tasks at a very low and reasonable price. It is available in a couple different versions so that you can easily find a version for you if you happen to live in a different country with a different style of plug as well.
Thanks to the extra wide chute on this juicer, you will have no problem fitting large pieces, or even whole, fruits and vegetables into the juicer for juicing.
It will handle all of those fruits and vegetables with ease and allow for an effortless juicing experience.
Most of the success of this juicer is thanks to the powerful 700 watt motor that is included and works to extract all of the nutrients and vitamins from the fruits and vegetables that you put into it.
Additionally, the motor helps operate the stainless steel blade that helps to spin and extract the nutrients as well.
The extra large pulp bin on the juicer means that you can juice a lot longer without having to stop to empty the bin.
All of the removable parts are easy to be cleaned because they can be thrown into the dishwasher and then easily be attached and assembled back onto the juicer.
This particular juicer measures in at 13.3 x 8.8 x 16 inches, so it can easily fit on a counter in your kitchen.
5. The Nutri-Stahl Vegetable Extractor
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This particular juicer is a little bit more expensive than some of the other juicers reviewed but it is still going to provide exceptional quality juicing at a reasonable price.
It comes with an extra wide feeding tube that measures about 72mm wide, which means it can accommodate all of the large fruits and vegetables that you're going to want to put into the juicer.
Additionally, the powerful 700 watt motor is capable of operating at two speeds. With a two speed motor, you can help to make sure you choose the right speed setting for what you are juicing, as some extract more juice at lower speeds and others extract more at higher speeds.
The dual speed motor makes it perfect for leafy greens and fibrous fruits and it can spin at about 22,000 RPM, which is a very high speed motor.
The stainless steel micro blade is not only effective, but it is also highly efficient and works well to get the job done. It allows for incredibly fast juicing so you won't have to sir around and wait for it to finish.
With your purchase, you're going to get a safety locking arm, large pulp container and a 1.5 pint juice container. When you finish using the juicer, all of the detachable parts are dishwasher safe so cleanup is a breeze.
Last but not least, you will also get a one year limited warranty on the juicer.
Final verdict
As you've already noticed, the amount of different features and specifications when it comes to juicers can be pretty overwhelming at first.
Especially if you have never bought a juicer before, you probably don't know what you're looking for and what makes a good juicer better than a bad juicer.
Fortunately, a lot of the hard work has been done for you and now you can make a decision much easier.
The five products reviewed above are some top juicers that will help make sure you can juice whatever you want with ease. Pay close attention to all of the features and you'll be ready to make a decision in no time.


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Get ready for the 2008 Olympiad!
Feb 5th, 2008 by Daaim Shabazz
Olympiad tournaments are quite interesting. Of course traveling to foreign countries can be fulfilling, but the Olympiad tournament has a mystique like no other tournament. Being able to see flags hoisted during the opening ceremonies is an interesting spectacle along with the renewing of friendships and the development of others.
I have found Olympiad tournament to be inspiring. It allows one to see that chess can bring together diverse people who all speak one language. I wrote in the foreword to Ian's Wilkinson book on the 2002 Bled Olympiad which was titled, "Magnificence in Bled: The 35th Olympiad in Bled."
What is so special about the Olympiad tournament and how does it differ from other major chess events? Is it the staccato of different languages being spoken? Is it the unique non-verbal expressions of communication? Is it the patriotic, colorful garments worn by the players? Is it the flags festooned throughout the tournament hall? Perhaps it is a combination of them all. Who can forget Zambian women's player Linda Nangwale? Her hair featured the colors of the Zambian flag and received praise from many famous players. These memories leave a lasting impression and unlike other international tournaments, nations barely appearing on the chess landscape are able to experience this spectacle and add their own flavor to the venue.
Opening Ceremonies of 2006 Chess Olympiad (Turin, Italy).
Ethiopian Team in foreground.
Photo by Daaim Shabazz.
The Olympiad is a special tournament and most of the stars are able to show their national pride as opposed to their own individual status in a given tournament. It is also very interesting to see players close up and to converse with them in a relaxed environment where the elite players are conjoined with the rank and file. There is a certain spirit present in the hall and there are always stories one can take home. If you have not been to an Olympiad tournament, then put this on the list of things to do!
2008 Chess Olympiad (Dresden, Germany)
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Sept.17, Kabul: Late Taliban leader Mullah Omar's relatives have backed his successor resolving a dispute that had threatened to split the AfghanTaliban.
The group said that Omar's eldest son and brother swore allegiance to Mullah Akhtar Mansour on Tuesday - and the movement was now united.
Appointment of Mansour had angered some Taliban leaders, but the present step have consolidated the new leaders place after weeks of uncertainty.
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I write to encourage all voters in Story County to re-elect Lucy Martin as county auditor.
I write to encourage all voters in Story County to re-elect Lucy Martin as county auditor.
While most of our attention is now focused on the presidential and congressional campaigns, we shouldn�t forget these important state and county races. County auditors play an essential role in local government that goes well beyond ensuring fair elections.
Since the board of supervisors unanimously appointed her to the position last year, Lucy Martin has worked hard for the people of Story County. Her education (a master�s degree in public administration from Columbia University), years of experience working in county and local government, and proven leadership make her the obvious choice in the auditor�s race.
If you want a professional with strong non-partisan credentials overseeing our elections, join me in voting for Lucy Martin.
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Slawomir Woźniak was born on 2 November 1967. In 1977-1986, he attended the Poznań ballet school. He gained his first stage experience partnering artists of Teatr Wielki in Poznań in performances of Cinderella. Slawomir Woźniak's professional debut took place in 1986 at the Wroclaw Opera where he danced the Prince in Cinderella choreographed by Teresa Kujawa. Wroclaw Opera House Director recognized his talent and invited him to work at that theatre right after school. He was employed there in 1986-1988.
It was in Wroclaw that he met his future wife, also a soloist of ballet company of Wroclaw Opera. Their performance in Swan Lake left an unforgettable impression on all those who had a chance to see it. In 1988 he became a soloist and in 1989 the principal dancer of Teatr Wielki in Łódź. His first premiere there was also Cinderella. Irine Fokine, who prepared the spectacle, invited him to the USA where he appeared in The Nutcracker. On the stage in Łódź, he performed leading parts in classical and modern ballets. Among others, he danced John in Lorca Massine's, Zorba the Greek, the role which gained him the admiration of the audience in Łódź and Warsaw. It also brought him the nomination of the French magazine Danse for "Revelation of the Year 1992".
In 1991 he joined the ballet of the National Opera in Warsaw as a first soloist. From 2000-2011 he was a principal dancer with the company. In Warsaw he performed all leading male parts and also gave guest performances at many theaters in Poland and abroad. He was a Guest Artist with Bulgarian National Ballet, Greek National Ballet, Arena Di Verona Ballet and many others. In 2000 Slawomir Woźniak graduated from the Ballet Pedagogy at the Frederic Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw. For many years he had conducted dance courses for young Americans during Summer Intensive programs.
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St. Faith's Church (11725 93 Street)
After having played SkirtsAfire's inaugural Festival in 2013 with her moving, storytelling concert, Piece by Piece, about the GWG women, we are so excited to have her back for our 2018 festival. A true preserver of the spirit of folk music, 2017 Juno nominee Maria Dunn is often compared to Woody Guthrie for her keen social awareness and unvarnished songs about ordinary people. Celebrating the love and courage that fire our actions to make the world a better place, Maria – with violinist/singer/producer Shannon Johnson and Jeremiah McDade – will feature in SkirtsAfire's Women's Choir Festival, followed by a Maria Dunn Trio concert set.
Maria Dunn
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2017 Juno-nominated songwriter Maria Dunn draws deeply on the folk tradition of storytelling through song. Melding North American roots music with her Scottish-Irish heritage, she sings about the resilience and grace of "ordinary" people, past and present. Her latest release Gathering (Nominee – 2017 Juno Award, Nominee – 2017 WCMA; Winner – 2016 Edmonton Music Prize), is a collection of songs inspired by love—the love of family, community and humanity that connects us and fires our actions to make the world a better place (produced by Shannon Johnson, 2007 Juno-winner with her band The McDades for Bloom).
Maria's previous five independent recordings include: Piece By Piece (2013 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee), The Peddler (2009 CFMA Nominee), and For A Song (2002 Juno Nominee).
Edmonton-based, Maria performs at folk festivals, theatres and conferences across Canada, in Europe (UK Tour 2017, 2015; Netherlands 2011, 2010) and the USA.
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Shannon Johnson (www.themcdades.com) is a highly accomplished fiddler and 2007 Juno Award winner for her work with her Celtic-world fusion band The McDades (CD: Bloom). She began performing professionally at the age of eight, wowing music fans and critics with her strong, pure playing and exceptional improvisational skills. As a composer, she blends classical, Celtic and Canadian styles to create a new and powerful genre of label-bending music. Shannon is one of Western Canada's most in-demand record producers and her special understanding of acoustic music and global styles can be heard on a number of award winning CDs including Maria Dunn's six independent recordings.
Jeremiah McDade
Jeremiah McDade is a Canadian Juno Award winning musician, songwriter and instrumental virtuoso, equally at home on saxophones, fiddle, irish whistles, and guitar. He seamlessly moves from one instrument to the next introducing the audience to the rich aural textures and colours that mark his performances, while his dynamic and heartfelt vocals deliver a rich tapestry of stories. He performs around the world with his siblings in The McDades attracting a following with their unique global folk-root jazz inspired music.
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Bruce Cochrane has been working with clay for over 30 years. Originally from Vancouver he has studied and worked in Montreal, Nova Scotia, Ontario and New York. He exhibits his work internationally and also conducts instructive workshops. You will find his pieces in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art in Toronto and the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa.
"Pottery has the potential to affect peoples lives in a very real way. The challenge is to go beyond the mundane and purely technical solutions which only compete with a vast industrial market. The pottery I find most compelling in terms of its vitality and its reflection of the maker are those who reach back into the traditions of vessel making not simply in reproduction but rather how these historical models are reinterpreted and revitalized to have more relevance to contemporary society."
"My current work is made with stoneware clay and gas fired in a reduction kiln or a soda or wood fired atmosphere. I am also working with similar forms in earthenware with terra sigillata in a reducing atmosphere. The pots are constructed from thrown sections that allow for greater articulation of form and facilitates the application of pattern and texture through the use of carved roulettes."
Bruce offers several workshops. One and two day demonstration workshops are an intensive session of throwing/trimming, throwing and altering, handles, lids, surface techniques and press molding with thrown elements. Dialogue is encouraged throughout the process. A visual history of my work and influences will be presented to support and contextualize the objects that are been made in the workshop.
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text: For the past two nights, I have left my phone charging all night. Both mornings I attempted to use the web browser after unplugging the phone. Every web site I went to gave me a message that the site was down or I was not connected. I checked my phone and it showed that I was connected to my wifi network. However, there was no 3G indicator at the top of my screen. It showed the wireless signal bar directly next to the call indicator bar. I got up and switched rooms in the house, and saw the 3G indicator come up next to the wireless indicator. At that point I was able to get on the internet. (Althought the 3G indicator was present, the phone did not appear to be using 3G, as the 3G arrows were not lighting up) I am really confused about a couple things here. First, why was my 3G indicator missing when I first woke up and unplugged the phone? Second, why was my phone unable to connect to the internet via wifi without the 3G indicator present? I am really wondering if my phone is using 3G for internet even when there is a wifi connection. This would seem to cause more battery drain in my phone. Is anyone else having a similar problem? Any thoughts? p.s. juice defender seems to show periods where my phone is using 3G and wifi at the same time.


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C5 took the opportunity to decorate the inside covers, and Q4 drew pictures.
I then made some bunnies for the girls to sew.
We are part-way there. Q4 has one ear sewn, and her eyes, and C6 has her eyes and part of an ear. We'll pull them out again when they need something to do. But I doubt it will be tomorrow, because I think it will be park weather.


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Welcome to Scott!
Join us December 12th, 2018 at 6:00 pm for our Scott School Choir concert.
December 20th, 2018 This will be the students last day before going to winter break, it will also be pajama day for all the students.
Lunch Hours
5th Grade 10:50 am to 11:10 am
Kindergarten 11:15 am to 11:35 am
3rd Grade 11:40 am to 12:00 pm
1st Grade 12:05 pm to 12:25 pm
2nd Grade 12:35 pm to 12:55 pm
4th Grade 1:15 pm to 1:35 pm
SCHOOL HOURS FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEARKinder - 5th GradeMonday - FridaySTART TIME: 7:50 A.M.TARDY BELL: 7:55 A.M.RELEASE TIME: 3:10 P.M.
Scott Elementary & The Success FoundationWe are proud of our partnership with The Success Foundation. Check out our amazing students in this promotional video highlighting all the great things happening with Blended Learning in District 6.
Fundraising OpportunityPlease help Scott Elementary raise money by purchasing from American Furniture Warehouse. Use the checkout code below and the school could earn up to 2-4% of the total. Thank you American Furniture Warehouse for your support of Scott Elementary!
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District 6 Open Enrollment Opportunities
Greeley-Evans School District 6 families interested in enrolling their child or children in schools outside their home boundary for the 2019-2020 school year will have from November 1 to December 21, 2018 to complete an open enrollment request.
Celebrating the Bilingual Child
"In the classroom, I find bilingual and multilingual students, which we have a lot of in District 6, have a more rich relationship with words and ideas because they are drawing upon a wider linguistic background," - Nathan Will, CLD Teacher
District 6 Seeks Citizens to Serve on Facilities Team
Greeley-Evans School District 6 is seeking residents of Greeley and Evans to serve on a Facility Master Planning Team that will be reviewing assessments of existing facilities and looking at future needs to accommodate growth in the student population.
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Welcome Back to School District 6!
Welcome back to District 6 and to a new school year! We are so excited to have your children back in our schools, learning and growing, and having more and more opportunities to succeed.
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In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Weld County School District 6, Greeley, Colorado, does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.
Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district employees and members of the public.
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Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6000
Complaints regarding violations of Title VI (race, national origin), Title IX (sex/gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, Colorado, 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 510, Denver, Colorado, 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, Colorado, 80202.
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When it comes to the homeless in the Hagerstown area, how much compassion is enough, and how much is too much?
It's an awful question, really, because it implies that at some point you must stop giving to those in need. But it's a question that much be asked, now that REACH Inc. and Christ's Reformed Church have agreed on a West Franklin Street site for a permanent homeless shelter.
Local governments have been mostly oblivious to the homeless situation until recently, even though REACH - Religious Efforts to Assist and Care for the Homeless - has operated a cold-weather shelter at rotating sites in Hagerstown churches since 1996.
But elected officials were snapped out of their reverie recently when the REACH folks, frustrated by some now-resolved differences with the Christ Reformed building committee, decided to look at a site on East Washington Street, just a short walk from Public Square.


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Rough GPS position Latitude. 32.2108°, Longitude. -85.3578°
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- Ebenezer Church (3km)
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- First Baptist Church (8.2km)
- Zion Hill Church (9.2km)
- Browns Road Church (9.3km)
- Shady Grove Church (10km)
- Shady Grove Church (10.2km)
- Antioch Church (12.4km)
- Hatchechubbee Church (12.9km)
- Mount Sinai Church (13.3km)
- New Bethel Church (13.4km)
- Saint James Church (13.6km)
- Nero Church (13.7km)
- Saint Luke Church (14.6km)
stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Little Cowikee Creek (5.7km)
- Collins Branch (6.7km)
- Jones Branch (8.6km)
- Martin Creek (9.2km)
- Cowikee Creek (9.3km)
- Lockhart Creek (9.3km)
- Cox Creek (9.9km)
- Hurtsboro Creek (10.8km)
- King Branch (11.3km)
- Reeder Branch (12km)
- High Log Creek (12.8km)
- Halliday Creek (14.7km)
Local Feature A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Hurts Chapel (0km)
- Shreves Mill (historical) (4.8km)
- Hurtsboro Deliverance Tabernacle (11.8km)
- Noto Church (historical) (13km)
- Reynolds Store (historical) (13.1km)
- Anacil Chapel (13.4km)
- Renfro Church (historical) (14.3km)
dam a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
- Chatfields Pond Dam (3.6km)
- Deep South Lake Dam (4.9km)
- Dykes Pond Dam (5.3km)
- Loyds Dam (11.6km)
- Margloba Dam (11.7km)
- John O'Neall Dam (13.4km)
Accommodation around Hurts Chapel
Econo Lodge Eufaula 1243 N Eufaula Ave, Eufaula
Days Inn Phenix City - Ft. Benning 600 Martin Luther King Pkwy, Phenix City
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phenix City - Columbus 1702 Us 280 Byp, Phenix City
populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Rutherford (5.8km)
- Wende (7.1km)
- Hurtsboro (8.4km)
- Persons (12.6km)
- Hatchechubbee (13.2km)
cemetery a burial place or ground.
- Hurtsboro Cemetery (8.8km)
- Saint Pauls Cemetery (9.1km)
- Brown Road Cemetery (9.4km)
- Provo Cemetery (14.3km)
- Glenford Cemetery (15km)
reservoir(s) an artificial pond or lake.
- Dykes Pond (5.8km)
- Goldsteins Pond (8.8km)
- Beasleys Pond (9.2km)
- Lake Morgloba (11.7km)
post office a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed.
- Hurtsboro Post Office (8.7km)
- Hatchechubbee Post Office (13.3km)
school building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Wende School (historical) (6.1km)
- Russell High School (7.5km)
airport a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo.
- Sehoy Airport (13.5km)
lake a large inland body of standing water.
- Chatfields Pond (3.4km)
Wikipedia entries close to Hurts Chapel
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- Russell County (Alabama) adm2nd adm2nd
- Midway, Alabama city o city
- Union Springs, Alabama city o city
- Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge city o city
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- Ladonia, Alabama city o city
- Clayton, Alabama city o city
- Barbour County (Alabama) adm2nd adm2nd
- Tuskegee (Alabama) city i city
- Fort Benning landmark landmark
- Bakerhill, Alabama city o city
- Eufaula (Alabama) city i city
- Inverness, Bullock County, Alabama
- Fort Benning South, Georgia city o city
Airports close to Hurts ChapelLawson aaf(LSF), Fort benning, Usa (48.3km)
Maxwell afb(MXF), Montgomery, Usa (124.9km)
Dothan rgnl(DHN), Dothan, Usa (128.9km)
Craig fld(SEM), Selma, Usa (199.8km)
Anniston metropolitan(ANB), Anniston, Usa (205.7km)


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Dear Eighth Grade Parents,
Thank you for coming to conferences this week! It was inspiring to see our eighth graders lead these discussions with such honesty, humor, and thoughtfulness. It is difficult to realize that this is the last of many years of conferencing with some of you, and it is a pleasure to see how ready the students are for their high school adventures.
May is soon upon us. The students are counting the days (some the minutes) until graduation (conversations seem to center on what to wear and how high the heels can be). Lois West came this week to share the graduation rehearsal schedule; speech writing and performance work will begin in ernest soon. Students will work with Lois, Ashley, Genvieve Shields, and Emily on speeches and performances. We want to make sure that students are in school all day every day after the Memorial Day break as these rehearsals depend on full attendance. With Shannon Coulter, the students are choosing the music for their anthem, processional, and recessional.
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A Hat in Time
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Overview | Drilling | Resource | Economic Studies | Metallurgy | Mill | Reports
In April 2017, Almaden announced the results of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") by Gary Giroux, P.Eng., a qualified person under the meaning of NI 43-101.
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Table 1- Ixtaca Zone NI 43-101 Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Statement
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The Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS") describes the Mineral Reserve estimation methodology and summarizes the key assumptions used, and to which this estimate is subject. The qualified person responsible for the Mineral Reserve is Jesse Aarsen, P.Eng., of Moose Mountain Technical Services. The Mineral Reserve is a subset of the Mineral Resource comprising only measured and indicated mineral resource blocks that contribute positive economic value and that are planned for processing during the life-of-mine plan.
Table 2 – Mineral Reserves
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Brussels Brief - February 11, 2010
In Depth
The Barroso II Commission: The Next Five Years
Following the European Parliament's vote approving the new European Commission led by President José Manuel Barroso – the so-called "Barroso II Commission", the new Commissioners formally assumed their new positions on 10 February 2010 for a five year term.
The Parliamentary vote was the final stage of a lengthy confirmation procedure, during which every Commissioner-designate responded to lengthy written inquiries and also took part in oral hearings before the European Parliament. Through this process, the new Commissioners offered insight into the policies and priorities likely to dominate the Commission's agenda for the next five years.
The new Commission will face important institutional challenges, such as the implementation of the Treaty of Lisbon and the aftermath of the financial crisis – a topic which features prominently in several dossiers. The new Commission must also address the specific issues affecting the private sector and left open by the previous Commission.
This paper surveys the main policies that are likely to feature centrally in several key Directorates General over the next five years.
Competition: Joaquín Almunia
Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia of Spain is an incumbent Commissioner from the Barroso I Commission, where he served as Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs. Commissioner Almunia previously held significant political roles in Spain, including as leader of the Spanish Socialist Party and as Minister of Public Administration and Minister of Employment and Social Security. Given this background, Commissioner Almunia is noted for his technical and political prowess.
As Competition Commissioner, Mr. Almunia has signalled that priorities and enforcement are unlikely to change significantly from his predecessor, Commission Neelie Kroes. In particular, Commissioner Almunia stated that he considers the current level of cartel fines to be "appropriate" to have a "dissuasive effect".
There are, however, two areas in which Commissioner Almunia's priorities may depart from Commissioner Kroes' approach. First, Commissioner Almunia intends to focus heavily on State aid, and intends to revise the procedures applicable to State aid, in particular the way investigations are conducted possibly requiring an improvement of investigative methods and instruments. Commissioner Almunia's ambitions in respect of State aid dovetail with another major priority: developing a strategy to facilitate effective restructuring in the financial sector and real economy. Specifically, Commissioner Almunia estimates the phasing-out of the State aid temporary measures should cease by the end of 2010 for the real economy, although the timing for such measures to cease in the financial sector remains uncertain.
The second area of departure from Commissioner Kroes' policies relates to private damages actions in competition cases. While Commissioner Almunia's specific approach is yet to be made public, litigation may not be the centrepiece given his remarks that "non-legal" and "non-litigious" solutions may also be appropriate. This departs from the controversial approach advanced by Commissioner Kroes, which would have mandated rules for private litigation in competition cases throughout EU Member States' national courts. Other areas that will arise during Commissioner Almunia's term are the implementation of the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation, as well as sectoral Block Exemption Regulations in the insurance and motor vehicle sectors.
Internal Market and Services: Michel Barnier
Commissioner Michel Barnier of France served between 1999 and 2004 as the European Commissioner responsible for regional policy. He is also a former Member of the European Parliament. In France, Commissioner Barnier is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) and is Vice President of the European People's Party. He has served as the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for European Affairs and Minister for the Environment.
Commissioner Barnier stated that his three priorities as the new Commissioner for Internal Market and Services are:
Reinforcing the single market
Emerging from the financial crisis and ensuring the stability of the financial system
Developing a knowledge-based economy
The financial sector, as well as intellectual property reform, feature prominently in Commissioner Barnier's plans.
Commissioner Barnier's first objective, to reinforce the single market – a cornerstone of the European Union – represents a continuation of long-standing policies. Commissioner Barnier emphasised that he intends to take a transparent approach and involve all stakeholders, in particular in the financial sector. Commissioner Barnier has articulated specific interests in strengthening the single market for services, including cross-border online services, and consumer protection issues.
Second, Commissioner Barnier stated that the financial sector must be reformed and stabilised, and favours "intelligent" regulation without excessive constraints. While sceptical of excessive regulation, Commissioner Barnier stated that he intends to advance legislative action that will affect the financial sector. He identified several specific initiatives, including the creation of a legal framework for crisis management and resolution and the implementation of European deposit guarantee funds and resolution funds. He also indicated that he will work on the revision of other directives, such as the so-called "market abuse" directive and the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID). Commissioner Barnier also intends to legislatively establish deadlines for migration to Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) products for direct debits and credit transfers, as well as an initiative to improve governance.
On a global level, Commissioner Barnier opined that the European Union must work with its international partners "especially the United States and China, to agree on a common frame of reference" in the area of financial regulation.
Finally, Commissioner Barnier emphasised the need to modernise the European intellectual property system. He supports an exhaustive and consistent legal framework for copyright law that will help to face new challenges, such as digitisation. He also intends to conclude negotiations on the Community patent and the unified patent litigation system and to improve the legal framework for trademarks.
Other areas of interest for Commissioner Barnier include public procurement and defence. In respect of public procurement, Commissioner Barnier indicated an interest in re-evaluating EU directives applicable to public procurement in order to facilitate access to public procurement markets. A potential modernisation may be expected at a later stage. In respect of defence, Commissioner Barnier expressed the view that Europe must have a "European defence dimension" without compromising Member States' sovereignty.
Trade: Karel de Gucht
Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht, of Belgium, is an incumbent Commissioner from the Barroso I Commission, where he served as the Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid from July 2009. Previously, he served as a Member of the European Parliament for 15 years. Commissioner de Gucht has also held national offices in Belgium, including as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Affairs, Minister for International Trade and Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium.
The new Trade Commissioner's priorities include:
The Doha Development Agenda
The strengthening of key bilateral and regional relationships
The development of a trade policy supporting broader policy goals such as social justice and protection of the environment both inside and outside the European Union
During his hearing before the Parliament, Commissioner de Gucht mentioned that he is "personally confident that we are going to conclude the Doha Round" but would not commit to whether this would occur in 2010 or 2011. He emphasised that the Doha Round must contain outcomes that assist developing countries.
Notably, Commissioner de Gucht supports Russia's World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership, as he underlined during his hearing, provided that Russia fulfil all obligations of membership.
Commissioner de Gucht stated that several key issues, such as investments, public procurement, competition, intellectual property and other regulatory matters may not always be regulated sufficiently by the WTO. He believes that bilateral, multilateral or regional agreements may be appropriate fora for addressing these issues. In particular, Commissioner de Gucht indicated the need for dispute settlement provisions in the free trade agreements with Russia and Ukraine in the field of energy security. He also mentioned his commitment to addressing the problem of non-tariff trade barriers.
Commissioner de Gucht envisages the conclusion of free trade agreements or similar accords with counties such as the ASEAN countries, Canada, Euromed, India, Mercosur and Ukraine,. Moreover, Commissioner de Gucht wishes to attain a higher level of economic cooperation with China, Japan, Russia and the United States. He also appears to support free trade, observing favourably that a free trade agreement with South Korea is expected to be executed in spring 2010, while the Commission is also working towards free trade or cooperation agreements with Iraq, Peru and Colombia, as part of the Andean Community, among others.
Commissioner de Gucht identified several areas of legislative reform that will feature prominently during his term. First, an early priority will be legislation aiming at providing certainty for foreign investors. Commissioner de Gucht will also oversee the review and renewal of the Generalised System of Preferences as well as other technical proposals (e.g., regarding the resolution of WTO disputes).
Second, Commissioner de Gucht plans to monitor the modernisation of the Trade Defence Instruments. During his hearing, the new Commissioner indicated that anti-dumping measures should be reviewed after Doha talks. He also stressed that he did not agree with the introduction of carbon emission-related EU "border adjustment tax". Finally, with respect to the fight against counterfeit products he promised to do everything possible to conclude an effective multilateral anti-counterfeiting trade agreement with the WTO.
Health and Consumer Policy: John Dalli
Commissioner John Dalli of Malta served previously in Malta as Minister for Finance, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Social Policies, among other political roles.
The issues expected to dominate the agenda of the Commissioner for Health and Consumer policies include controversial issues such as cross-border healthcare, information on food, the quality and safety of organs, novel and genetically modified (GM) foods, biocidal products and the packaging of pharmaceutical products.
Commissioner Dalli has expressed strong interest in the pharmaceutical package, which was recently transferred to DG Health and Consumer Policy from DG Enterprise and Industry. In particular, he stated that he wishes to "bring more patient perspective into the proposal." Patients' rights are also at the centre of Commissioner Dalli's plan to work with the Spanish EU Presidency and the European Parliament to "hammer out a solution on patients' rights in cross-border care." In relation to this, Commissioner Dalli intends to take a hard line against counterfeit pharmaceuticals, citing them as a "danger to consumers but also to innovation."
In addition, Commissioner Dalli will address a number of wide-ranging legislative issues over the next five years, including animal health strategy, the plant health strategy and the review of the seeds legislation, veterinary medicines, medical devices and clinical trials. Commissioner Dalli's agenda is also expected to include the current Commission priorities of GMO labelling, an extension of the current "consumer scorecard" initiative and e-commerce.
Finally, Commissioner Dalli intends to continue his predecessor's efforts to develop legislation concerning consumer redress. Commissioner Dalli articulated a commitment to working with other Directorates General on this issue. This is likely to include DG competition, whose previously drafted legislation to support private damages actions overlap broadly with DG Health and Consumer Policy's ambitions.
Industry and Entrepreneurship: Antonio Tajani
Commissioner Antonio Tajani of Italy has a long political career both in his home country and in Brussels, where he was both a Member of the European Parliament and Commissioner for Transport during the Barroso I Commission.
As Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship, Mr. Tajani has identified objectives in several different areas, ranging from promoting small businesses, emissions regulation, and space and tourism, to full implementation of the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances) Regulation.
First, Commissioner Tajani stated that the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a top priority. He intends to take action to support SMEs' growth and internationalisation, in particular through the implementation of the Small Business Act. Other legislative activities vis-à-vis SMEs are expected to include follow-up on the legislative procedure regarding the Late Payments Directive and close cooperation with the European Investment Bank.
Emissions Commissioner Tajani intends to oversee the implementation of the Directive underlining the European Emissions Trading System (ETS), and to draft a list of industrial sectors that could receive a larger share of emission allocations free of charge. Climate change is a clear interest of Commissioner Tajani, who stressed the idea of the "green economy in a marriage of convenience with industrial policy to fight climate change".
Pharmaceuticals Commissioner Tajani stated that he is committed to promoting transparency in pharmaceutical innovation, and plans to create a task force that looks into the social responsibility of pharmaceutical producers.
Chemicals/REACH Commissioner Tajani also emphasised that he intends to support businesses in connection with their registration of substances required under the REACH Regulation. This suggests a pragmatic approach to the difficulties encountered by businesses preparing their REACH dossiers.
Space and Tourism Following implementation of the Lisbon Treaty, Commissioner Tajani's Directorate General will exercise new powers in the fields of space and tourism. Commissioner Tajani has, to date, focused these powers on the European global satellite navigation system, Galileo. He intends to complete the transition of Galileo from research to operation and ensure its successful deployment. There is also some indication that Commissioner Tajani intends to use these new powers to contribute to solutions regarding climate change.
Finally, Commissioner Tajani's hearings and written submissions indicate a continuation of current Commission policies in several areas. For example, following new legislation adopted during the Barroso I Commission, Commissioner Tajani intends to conduct information campaigns on the CE marking, which he believes is important to restore consumer confidence. Relatedly, Commissioner Tajani stated that under his supervision the Commission will draft a report on market surveillance by 2013. Commissioner Tajani also intends to further existing Commission initiatives by aligning legislation with respect to the new legislative framework for the marketing of products (by the end of 2010). He also plans to review existing legislation on machines and radio and telecommunications terminal equipment, as well as the legislative framework on emissions in the automobile sector (from 2012 to 2015). A "standardisation package" is also envisaged.
Digital Agenda: Neelie Kroes
Commissioner Neelie Kroes of the Netherlands has carried out political roles both in her home country and in Brussels. She was the Commissioner responsible for Competition in the Barroso I Commission, and will now serve as the Commissioner for Digital Agenda.
First, Commissioner Kroes aims to ensure that EU citizens have access to basic broadband by 2013. She also aims to stimulate the rapid and widespread upgrade to new generation networks for the next five to 10 years. The Commission will open new legislative and non-legislative procedures during Commissioner Kroes' mandate such as the consultation on universal service obligations and the review of the Public Sector Information Directive.
Second, the new Digital Agenda Commissioner is committed to developing the e-economy. One of her priorities is the establishment of a single market for digital content. This will involve an analysis of licensing provisions and effective protection of intellectual property rights, among other things.
Third, Commissioner Kroes will continue to improve the quality of online services in both the public and private sectors. She will follow up on the eGovernment, e-Inclusion and eHealth action plans and ministerial declarations. She will also consider proposals for a regulation on the eCall vehicle safety system and for the development of a policy on information and communication technology (ICT) for energy efficiency. In relation to this, Commissioner Kroes has called for better conditions for private investments in ICT Research and Development and an improvement in the coordination of public support. She will also supervise the financial instruments under her portfolio.
Finally, Commissioner Kroes intends to tackle the controversial issues of net neutrality and the protection of personal data. With regard to net neutrality, Commissioner Kroes stated that "the core issue is whether internet access providers or network operators should be able to exercise control or limit users' access to any content" and that the access may be limited only in cases of security issues and spamming. With respect to data protection, Commissioner Kroes has signalled that she intends to adopt the policies of, and work with, her predecessor (Commissioner Viviane Reding) in the supervision of privacy rules due to be transposed into national law by 2011.
Energy: Günther H. Oettinger
Commissioner Günther H. Oettinger of Germany will serve as the Commissioner for Energy. He has previously held important political offices in Germany and has been the Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg since 2005.
As new Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Oettinger's top priorities are:
A low-carbon economy
Considering low or zero carbon dioxide emission technologies
Supplying energy by means of a better infrastructure
Expanding the Internal Market by, amongst others, transposing the third Internal Market package
Strengthening and expanding the external dimension of energy policy
Commissioner Oettinger intends to initiate several projects during his term. First, he will create a roadmap for a low-carbon energy system by 2050, as well as a new action plan for energy efficiency and an energy infrastructure package. Moreover, in the first half of 2010 he plans to report on the functioning of the internal market and the implementation of the European economic recovery plan concerning projects in the energy sector. Other reports he intends to oversee will evaluate Member States' progress regarding the transposition of the Directive on renewable forms of energy and the rules on energy efficiency. Commissioner Oettinger also intends to introduce an energy infrastructure package, which is expected to contain priorities for the expansion of energy infrastructure until 2030 and legislative proposals for a new instrument regarding the security of energy supply and energy supply infrastructure.
Commissioner Oettinger also identified ambitious targets for renewable energy, stating that in the long term more than 20 per cent of energy should come from renewable sources. He also declared that he is prepared "to intervene strongly" in the areas of electricity generation, industrial production and buildings. With regard to nuclear energy he declared that he respected national decisions.
Transport: Siim Kallas
Commissioner Siim Kallas of Estonia has previously held important political roles in his home country, including Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia. On a European level he has already taken part in the Barroso I team as Vice-President responsible for Administration, Audit and Anti-fraud.
As the new Commissioner for Transport, Kallas pointed out that the most immediate challenge for the sector concerns the effects of the economic crisis, but the key issue now and for the future is addressing climate change. Several of Commissioner Kallas' objectives are linked to the issue of climate change.
Commissioner Kallas has expressed willingness to advance legislative proposals related to transport in order to reach emissions reductions goals by 2020. He also stated that the European ETS should be more widely applied to the aviation industry. Moreover, Commissioner Kallas placed priority on ensuring adequate pricing mechanisms in all modes of transport to ensure the "internationalisation of external costs" related to the EU Climate Change Agenda.
Significantly, Commissioner Kallas identified objectives related to maritime and rail transport. In respect of maritime transport, Commissioner Kallas wishes to create a real "European maritime space" without barriers. Commissioner Kallas also intends to "remove the obstacles" to the proper functioning of rail transport. He also discussed, and may consider a priority, electronic reservation systems for rail transport. In relation to this, Commission Kallas is considering the creation of a "European Infrastructure Investments Fund."
Other areas of interest identified by the Commissioner include a revision of the guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), and a White Paper on the future of transport aiming at making it more sustainable. He also intends to stimulate innovation and establish a stable and reliable regulatory framework. Finally, Commissioner Kallas plans to oversee a European Road Safety Action Programme from 2011 to 2020.
Other Commissioners
In addition to the eight Commissioners profiled above, several other new Commissioners have identified priorities that are likely to be of interest to industry and the legal community over the next five years.
High Representative: Catherine Ashton (United Kingdom) This brand new office has been introduced by the Lisbon Treaty and covers the External Relations portfolio. Commissioner Ashton's main priorities are:
Building the European External Action Service as an efficient and coherent service
Pulling the European Union's weight in areas of crisis and conflict
Reinforcing the European Union's cooperation with strategic partners such as Brazil, China, India, Japan, Russia,and the United States
Climate Action: Connie Hedegaard (Denmark) This is a new portfolio for the Barroso II Commission. Commissioner Hedegaard's main priorities are:
Following up and implementing the agreement reached at the United Nations Climate Summit in Copenhagen
Implementing the climate-specific instruments of the climate and energy package
Strengthening competitiveness and creating jobs through low-carbon innovation and technologies
Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-Fraud: Algirdas Šemeta (Lithuania) Commissioner Šemeta will focus mainly on:
Promoting the proper functioning of the Internal Market
Developing a new "green" taxation framework
Ensuring the security and safety of EU citizens in the field of customs policy
Strengthening confidence in the way taxpayers' money is collected and spent
Environment: Janez Potočnik (Slovenia) Commissioner Potočnik's main priorities are:
Promoting a green economy
Halting the loss of biodiversity
Implementing and improving existing environmental legislation
Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship: Viviane Reding (Luxembourg) Commissioner Reding's main priorities are:
Developing a truly European area of justice without borders
Developing a strong and coherent European area of fundamental rights
Strengthening the principle of a "citizens' Europe"
Research, Innovation and Science: Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (Ireland) Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn will focus mainly on:
Putting in place a clear, strategic, EU-wide focus on the policy areas of research, innovation and science in order to achieve EU 2020 strategy
Establishing a modern European Research Area (ERA)
Simplifying the financial and administrative procedures currently in place under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)


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Seminars in 2017
Speaker: Jonathan Berant, senior lecturer at The Blavatnik School of Computer Science, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Seminars at NAVER LABS Europe are open to the public. More information here
Speaker: Djamé Seddah, maître de conférences at Université Paris-Sorbonne, Paris, France
Seminars at NAVER LABS Europe are open to the public. More information here
Ievgen Redko, associate professor at Institut National des Sciences Appliquées, Lyon, France
Speaker: Eustache Diemert, researcher at Criteo research
Predicting click and conversion probabilities when bidding on ad exchanges is at the core of the programmatic advertising industry. A key question in that respect is the labelling of datasets also known as the attribution problem.
Speaker: Alexis Conneau, doctoral candidate, Facebook AI Research, Paris.
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2018 Barristers Executive Committee
The Knoxville Barristers are lawyers who are members of the Knoxville Bar Association and who are under 36 years of age or who have been practicing law less than five years. Probably no other local bar association and group of young attorneys work harder or have a more diverse list of public service opportunities than those right here in Knoxville. While providing valuable and appreciated public service, these young lawyers have fun enjoying each other and enjoying serving others. For more information about the Barristers, please contact any member of the Barristers Executive Committee or feel free to contact the Chairs of the Barristers Committees.
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Barrister President
T. Mitchell Panter
Paine | Bickers LLP
900 S. Gay Street, Suite 2200
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: (865) 525-0880
Fax: (865) 521-7441
Barrister Vice President
Mikel A. Towe
Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.
P.O. Box 2425
Knoxville, TN 37901-2425
Phone: (865) 546-4646
Fax: (865) 523-6529
Barrister Secretary/Treasurer
Daniel L. Ellis
Breeding & Henry, LLC
900 S. Gay Street, Suite 1950
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: (865) 670-8535
Fax: (865) 670-8536
Barrister Immediate Past President
M. Samantha Parris
Law Office of Samantha Parris
4610 Central Avenue Pike, Suite 102
Knoxville, TN 37912-0551
Phone: (865) 687-8744
Barrister Member At Large
Jeremey R. Goolsby
London & Amburn, P.C.
607 Market Street, Suite 900
Knoxville, TN 37902-2226
Phone: (865) 637-0203
Fax: (865) 637-4850
Barrister Member At Large
Amanda T. Tonkin
Social Security Administration
135 Circle Lane
Knoxville, TN 37919-4874
Phone: (877) 692-3141
Fax: (865) 212-9799
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Start-up life beyond London: Can Folkestone successfully re-brand?
A London-based entrepreneur, Charlotte Hogg goes in search of something completely different on Kent's east coast
What do Josh De Haan, Chris Addison and Matt Rowe have in common? Josh is a successful tech entrepreneur having founded View, the nationwide network of online city guides, with his brother in 2000. Chris Addison, a co-founder and creative director of ARC offering consultancy, design and production of specialist products for the tourism, heritage and environmental sectors. And Matt Rowe is an independent artist who bases his work on vernacular symbols, language and folklore.
Apart from having entrepreneurial drive, creativity and huge ambition these individuals are united by one other factor. They are all based in the Creative Quarter, a unique, start-up hub, which represents an important symbol in the campaign for change and regeneration in the Old Town area of Folkestone.
The Creative Quarter has been developed by TheCreativeFoundation, an arts charity chaired by the former Saga CEO, Roger De Haan and led by Alistair Upton who previously saw Liverpool's Bluecoat through one of its greatest phases of growth and led the £14.5m multi-award winning redevelopment there.
The foundation has claimed over 200,000 square feet of land in the Old Town which comprises 80 buildings. This space is being used as offices, studios and retail outlets, occupied so far by 60 artists, 20 retailers and 40 residents. In addition, there are plans afoot to build another 1,000 homes around the harbour with 17% residential space available in the Quarter. The foundation is encouraging creative enterprise as a part of a much bigger regeneration programme which aims to make Folkestone a better place to live, work and play.
Changing Folkestone
As an area this part of the Old Town feels vibrant and exciting, yet strangely calm and peaceful too. The creative community has united and you can almost smell opportunity, limitless possibility and change. These entrepreneurs are here to make their mark, to make an impact and create significant and positive change from a destination outside of London.
The old seaside town has traditionally been appreciated for its harbour, Channel corridor and more recently, its quick access to town on the new high speed link. House prices are incomparable to London with four bedroom houses on the market for under £150,000. And yet, with a 57 minute journey into Kings Cross, commuting times are similar to living just outside of the City.
The area has recently been awarded £35m by central government as part of its Regional Growth Fund which is designed to be distributed in the form of interest free loans. Kent County Council, specifically, will be offering these loans in three key areas.
Applicants will be fully appraised before funds are granted and will need to demonstrate job creation and good value. In some instances, the applicants will also need to match-fund the investment themselves.
It cannot be disputed that with additional funds, a new faster connection to London and a more affordable cost of living, Folkestone can provide a family home by the sea offering a serene quality of life many of start-up entrepreneurs simply don't consider to be an option when we are leading a business.
The Creative Quarter
The Creative Quarter also provides entrepreneurs, artists and retailers a unique opportunity to be inspired, be ignited and be involved in an innovative, forward thinking and revolutionary community.
Just imagine, I thought, how this town will buzz once the incubator for tech start-ups is in full swing. Just imagine, a rabble of young entrepreneurs plotting and planning on the seafront. Imagine trains whizzing from the overcrowded streets of London's Tech City around Old Street to the peace and serenity Folkestone has to offer.
I imagine, like many other entrepreneurs my drive and motivation does not come from financial success, from home comforts or flash cars; I want to be part of something. I want to deliver something meaningful and have a dramatic and irreversible impact on, ideally the world, but realistically just the community of which I consider myself a part.
Folkestone seems to have offered every one of the businesses working in the Creative Quarter something different. For the French Patisserie owners, you can see that having a bustling shop near the sea has simply made their dreams come true.
For Andrew Park, who is the managing director of Cognitive Media, The Creative Quarter has allowed him to scale his business. He has been able to expand his business to a team of 10 and has been able to retain the talent he has attracted in an engaged manner and at a significantly lower cost than he would be able to in London.
The team are still able to work on global projects, have worked with industry leaders including TED and The RSA yet are surrounded by the sea, beautiful countryside and a community who are keen to talk about art, engage in entrepreneurship and support one another through growth and development. Many of the entrepreneurs in the area simply wouldn't be in business if they were operating from London.
Beyond Folkestone
Although Folkestone may have the unique harbour view, it is one of many regions across the UK to benefit from the Regional Growth Fund. The fund, which aims to create thousands of jobs by supporting 130 projects has distributed £700m to private firms and £358m to local authorities and enterprise partnerships. The scheme is designed to create jobs where they are most needed, helping small businesses and local partnerships expand their opportunities and facilitate growth.
Other areas benefiting from the fund include Cumbria, Tees Valley, Cambridge, Sheffield, Bristol and Bath. In the west of England, the Regional Growth Fund is being used to create an apprenticeship hub, support graduate talent and encourage green skills and jobs.
Business networks will be improved and metro and rail projects undertaken with a view to see 3.4% annual growth by 2020 and an additional 95,000 jobs in the region by 2030. In Cumbria, the Local Enterprise Partnership is championing the economic interests of the area, driving enterprise, innovation and growth and helping the area transition from public to private dependency by understanding, sharing and addressing the barriers to development and evolution.
A more practical approach is being taken in Tees Valley where a lending pot, 'the Contract Catalyst Fund' has been created to provide small businesses with capital to finance the performance bonds that are required in most construction projects.
As the Regional Growth Funds begins to catalyse economic growth outside of London, you may consider where the right place would be for you to make your mark and question whether the culture of London's creative and technology start-up hubs could be created in a venue outside of the city centre.
Charlotte Hogg is the founder and CEO of business consultancy The Change Gang .


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After being with United Health Care Student Resources for two years and receiving reimbursement for numerous compression stockings, I received a letter yesterday stating that these payments were made in error. That is, the several individuals I spoke with, including supervisors, either lied that I had a $2,000 coverage amount for compression hosiery or they are all stupid. Either way, this reflects incredibly poorly on United Health Care and their sub part, Student Resources. I plan on posting their letter to me and my response to their letter. I also plan on raising some serious hell. This is disgusting that a medically required item, such as a compression stocking, is not covered under this policy.
I am planning a full on attack. I am going to write a formal complaint to United Health Care. I also plan on writing a letter of complaint to the Attorney General Lisa Madigan. In addition, the NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) and The Office of Consumer Health Insurance of Illinois will also be hearing from me!
I will also forward all of these letters of complaints to Loyola University where I went to school and which was a university health plan.
I would also like to stress to the Lymphedema community that United Health Care is not friendly to those of us who have been diagnosed. I have had refusal of payment on a number of claims that should have been covered. Their company's practices are dishonest and corrupt. If you are diagnosed with Lymphedema, you will be forced to pay more out of pocket than the policy or customer service department states. The policy is overly general and leaves too much room for limitations and denials.
If you have any information on who else I should contact or any other information that may help with this situation, I would greatly appreciate it.
At the age of 25, I developed severe swelling in my left leg. One year later, after 4 doctors, several hospital visits, tons of money and frustration (to say the least) I was diagnosed with Primary Lymphedema. I am 30 years old and trying to cope with this life long, life altering, luckily non fatal condition.
- Lindsay
- Chicago, IL, United States
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Yup. I'm having the same types of problems with them. Not only that, but they make information very difficult to obtain. Shame on you United Healthcare Student division!
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Hi Amelia! It was great reading your first 5 for Friday! I love how you are using your own products to clean. It must feel good to know you are not using chemicals. When I looked at your beach picture I just took a deep breath and went "Ahhhhh". It's cold and blustery and dark here in Vancouver! Keep posting!ReplyDelete
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Meanwhile, in Gresham...
... garbage rates are set to decrease in August.
... garbage rates are set to decrease in August.
But in Clackamas County the fee for sewer and "surface water" management is going up by $1.45 a month. Who knows why?
The article explains that the cost reduction is coming at a huge decrease in the allowable 'profit' to the hauler. The currently permitted 10% profit is being reduced to 6-8% in 2013. Economic insanity is not limited to Portland, it seems.
This is the definition of facism (from the article):
"No doubt about it, it's like an employer-employee relationship" between the city and haulers, Kilian said. "One side wants more pay for the good work they think they do, and management wants to protect the bottom line."
The new rates will allow haulers between 9 and 11 percent profit in 2012, and between 6 and 8 percent profit in 2013, Fancher estimated.
"In this economic climate, we don't feel that 10 percent profit is reasonable," Fancher said. "We're going to work with haulers and council to ...(shoot) for something less than that."
oops ... fascism ...
Yes, let's all shed a tear that the refuse companies can "only" make a profit of 8%.
It is none of the government's business how much 'profit' the haulers make. That is what contract bids are designed to work out.
From Wikipedia: Fascists advocate a state-directed, regulated market economy that is dedicated to the nation; the use and primacy of regulated private property and private enterprise contingent upon service to the nation.
Fascism - pure and simple.
Oh, And I DO (and you should, 'cause it's gonna pay your way) worry about the profit ANY private business makes.
Let's put in a way anyone can understand:
You agree to mow a lawn for $25. After gas, permits, equipment costs, etc, you get to keep $2 (8%). And that is before taxes. Is that worth your time?
Once again those who couldn't make it, dictating to those who can.
Bureaucrats are the only ones not regulated or accountable to any one. SamRand twins ring a bell?
You agree to mow a lawn for $25. After gas, permits, equipment costs, etc, you get to keep $2 (8%). And that is before taxes. Is that worth your time?
Don't forget to include labor costs. The haulers are paying everyone their salary, covering all costs, etc., and then ALSO getting a profit of 8%.
It's funny--times are tough, and when people like teachers complain about, say, a 1% COLA, people say "you should be happy to have a job!" Now suddenly a private company with a government contract "only" gets a profit of 8%, and it's like something cooked up by Mussolini and Stalin. Okaaaaaaaaaaay.
Is that worth your time?
Well if it isn't, the contractor is free to pass then aren't they? I'm sure someone out there is willing to work for a GUARANTEED profit. If not, then I guess the city will have to adjust the rate.
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So the other night when we stayed up until sunrise talking about all sorts of nerdy things, as if we were in an Ethan Hawke movie, the filmmaker told us about a conversation he'd had with another industry professional where the man had referred to a project as "execution dependent."
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And evidently it means that the success of the project is dependent on its execution. In other words, it has to be good in order to succeed (like an independent film by somebody unknown) as opposed to a movie like Harry Potter or Fast Five, which is going to succeed regardless of whether it's well executed or not -- which is not to say that it will be poorly executed, simply that its success is unrelated to its quality.
The conversation drifted into the realm of journalism and film at that point -- and for the most part I think there was a consensus that journalism and film ought to be execution dependent -- but privately I started wondering about what it means for public diplomacy to be execution dependent. One of the recurring themes of PD is the need for metrics and the difficulty of assessing a project's success. There is an idea, I think, that most PD is and should be execution dependent -- but are there any reliable popcorn blockbusters in the world of PD? I'm not advocating for a strict diet of easy fixes, but I'm wondering if there might not be benefits to recognizing a few empty calorie, economic alternatives that could pad out a more sophisticated PD grand strategy?
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While normal people are partying their Saturday nights out like there's no tomorrow and your family is thinking you're probably out on a hot date, that's what you're actually doing:
Did I mention I love red wine and blue cheese? You got the latest Harry Potter movie on and I'm sold!
Between the lame poses you do in front of the mirror while checking out your
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You can also keep them from knowing that you and your roommate eat pizza with beer and wine at 11pm while watching He's Just Not That Into You for the 10th time and cursing all the XY species.
You better believe that was only half of the pizza.
You know that small detail that your fav sushi place is actually strategically halfway from the church you suddenly decided to go to? So keep that to yourself as well.
I swear that the sushi was delicious... I don't know why we have the moron faces on.
And they also don't need to know you're falling behind your classmates because you're workout maniac and, on the top of that, has just joined a running group (shhh more on that later).
I really need some running gear so I can stop using old clothes to workout.
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And I wonder why I never have money to do stuff like waxing.
Okay so big news. Today I had the first day with the running group. It was a small group because it's a holiday today and well you know. But I loved every single moment of it! Well, ok not every single moment, some random minutes I really wanted to kick their ass hard, but I guess it was totally worth it in the end. I got there, we talked, they said "we're doing an easy jog for about 1h, you're in?" The hell you bet I'm in. It turned out their jog is a 9:20 pace and that's like my sprint pace (ok not really but you got the point). So within 30min I was out of breath and I think I've cursed every single past generation of the whole group, but you know what? If it wasn't for them I wouldn't have make an almost 11K in 1:04h! Tomorrow it's gonna be a little easier they said (what could it be, 30min of sprints uphill? :S) so I'm confident. For the very first time, I'm trusting my own running skills, I'm trusting that I can improve, that I can get better, stronger, faster. Wait and watch me.
Med school is good by the way, in case you're wondering. It's killing me, but oh well I guess that should have been obvious for me since the beginning. I was very unmotivated to study yesterday, so I decided to watch the new House ep instead... and it just threw this right at my face:
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Gotta go, good people. Running group tomorrow
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What do you do now that you live alone (or when you're away from home) that you're family is better off not knowing?
Random question... what moment of the day are you guys hungrier?
That would be around 5ish pm. I don't know what the hell happens, the hunger spirit possesses me and I can't stop eating 'till around 7ish pm. Like I.can't.stop. I don't know why, but you know when sometimes you wonder if you're normal? That's def one of those times for me.


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