text:
By Pauline Kuipers
On 27 September 2004, the President of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) overturned a preliminary order given by the President of the Court of First Instance (CFI) in the case Commission v Akzo Nobel and Akcros Chemicals on the extent of the notion of 'legal privilege'.[1]
The matter related to a Commission investigation regarding to possible anti-competitive practices by Akzo Nobel and Akcros Chemicals. The Commission, assisted by the UK Office of Fair Trading, had carried out a dawn raid at the companies' premises in the UK. During this dawn raid, the Commission seized and made copies of numerous documents. With respect to five documents, a discussion arose between the Commission/OFT officials and representatives of the companies, which was the cause of these proceedings.
The documents at issue
The five documents were treated in two different ways by the Commission and are therefore designated as 'Set A' and 'Set B' documents. The Set A documents were placed in a sealed envelope by the Commission officials, who considered themselves not in a position to reach a definite conclusion as to their privileged character on the spot. The Set B documents were placed with the rest of the file, since the Commission officials were of the opinion that these documents were definitely not protected by legal privilege.
Set A consisted of a 2-page memo from the general manager of Akcros to his superior, which contained information gathered, according to the applicants, for the purpose of obtaining external legal advice in connection with the company's existing competition law compliance programme. Set A further contained a second copy of the same memo containing hand-written notes referring to one of the external lawyers.
Set B consisted firstly of a series of handwritten notes by the same general manager used for the purpose of preparing the aforementioned memo. The set further contained email correspondence between the general manager and Akzo Nobel's competition law co-ordinator, who was an in-house counsel at Akzo Nobel and was also registered as an attorney at the Dutch bar.
The interim order of the CFI
Akzo explained to the Commission why it was of the opinion that legal privilege was attached to both sets of documents, so that these could not be reviewed by the Commission. The Commission then informed Akzo that it took the position that the documents were not privileged but gave them the opportunity to submit comments.
Akzo then lodged an application to the CFI requesting annulment of the Commission's decision on the (lack of) privileged character of the documents. Following a dismissal by the Commission of its request to return or destroy the documents concerned, Akzo brought a second action appealing the Commission's decision on this point.
On 30 October 2003, the President of the CFI handed down a decision in the joint cases. The President dismissed Akzo's application on the first matter for its failure to establish a prima facie case. However, on the second case, in order to prevent serious and irreparable harm to the rights of Akzo and Akcros, the President of the CFI found that the Commission was not allowed to read the Set A documents. The Commission was ordered to submit the sealed envelope with the Set A documents to the Registry of the CFI to be kept there pending the main case. The President based his interim decision on the complexity of the interpretation of the AM&S case[2] and the fact that it could not be ruled out that the Commission had failed to observe the procedural principles laid down in that judgment. With respect to the Set B documents, the President found that the condition of urgency was not met since the Commission had already read these documents.
The appeal and cross-appeal before the ECJ
Both the Commission and Akzo/Akcros appealed the CFI's order, the Commission for reversal of the order and Akzo/Ackros for dismissing the application for other interim measures.
By order of 27 September 2004, the President of the ECJ reversed the CFI's order for lack of urgency with respect to both sets of documents.
The President of the ECJ set out that interim measures may only be ordered if the cumulative requirements of prima facie justification in fact and in law and of urgency, i.e. it is necessary to prevent irreparable harm to the applicant's interests, are satisfied. This means that if the condition of urgency is not met, it is not necessary to examine the other conditions.
The President then referred to the ECJ's preliminary orders in the NALOO case and the Roquette Frères case, in which the court explained the requirement of urgency and stressed that the Commission should not be easily prevented from using the documents or evidence which it might have obtained in an investigation.
The President pointed out that the Commission had accepted, in this case, that if it were decided in the main action that the documents concerned were covered by legal privilege, the documents would have to be removed from the Commission's file and the Commission would be unable to rely on them as evidence. Moreover, the Commission had agreed not to grant access to the Set A documents to any third party until a decision in the main case was rendered. Thirdly, the President found that the mere reading by the Commission of the Set A documents, without that information being used in proceedings for the infringement of EC competition rules, although possibly affecting the legal privilege, was not in itself sufficient to show the requisite urgency for granting interim measures.
Under these circumstances, the President ruled that the harm that could possibly result from a more detailed reading (than the cursory review of the officials during the dawn raid) of those documents by the Commission, was not sufficient to establish the existence of serious and irreparable harm and thus not sufficient to satisfy the condition relating to urgency.
With respect to Akzo's cross-appeal, the President of the ECJ confirmed the CFI's judgment that since the Commission had already read the Set B documents and would not be able to use them if its decision was annulled in the main case, the condition of urgency was not fulfilled. Harm could only be established if the Commission took measures on the basis of the information in Set B and Akzo had not been able to demonstrate that this was more than a hypothetical risk.
Commentary: all hope is lost for in-house counsel privilege?
After the interim order of the CFI in September 2003, high hopes were raised for the acknowledgment of a legal privilege for competition law advice from in-house counsel. The reversal of the CFI's order now seems to indicate that the ECJ is less inclined to consider acknowledging legal privilege for in-house counsel than the CFI. On the other hand, the ECJ's order does not expressly discuss the merits of the case or the prima facie value of Akzo's legal arguments in the main case.
Moreover, a number of critical comments can be made with respect to the ECJ's order.
Firstly, the President seems to ignore the fact that the same arguments used to deny urgency with respect to the Set A documents will also generally apply to legal privilege for external counsel. Also regarding legally privileged documents from outside counsel it could be argued that, since the Commission would not be able to use them if legal privilege were confirmed in the case on the merits, there would be no harm in review by the Commission during an investigation. However, that would run contrary to the principle of legal privilege as acknowledged by the ECJ in AM&S. It would also deprive investigated companies of an effective protection of legally privileged correspondence and documents.
Secondly, it can be questioned whether the President carefully weighed the interests of the Commission against the interests of the applicants. It is difficult to see how the Commission would be harmed in any way by not being able to review the documents until the CFI (and possibly the ECJ on appeal) has ruled on the merits of the case. Since the envelope would be secured and there is no fear of embezzlement or disappearance, the Commission's investigation would only suffer delay as a result of the fact that it cannot review the documents.
[1] President CFI 30 October 2003, T-125/03 and T-253/03, n.p.
[2] ECJ 18 mei 1982, case 155/79 AM&S / Commission, ECR 1575
You can search by keyword, sector or practice area and then optionally filter by a location
Aerospace, Defence & Security
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Aircraft Finance
Energy & Utilities
Energy Management
Energy Network and Transmission
Energy Digitalisation
Energy Storage
Oil & Gas
Mining and Minerals
Financial Services
Retail and Consumer
Consumer law
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage Regulatory
Hotels & Leisure
Luxury, Fashion and Retail
Food & Beverage Regulatory Digest
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Life Sciences
Technology & Communications
Devices and Components
Digital Technology Solutions, Internet Services and eCommerce
Software and Services
Data Centres
Satellite and Space activities
Media, Entertainment and Sport
Practice Area
Banking & Finance
Competition & EU Law
Capital Markets
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Dispute Resolution
Commercial Disputes
International Arbitration
International Education
Intellectual Property
Copyright & related rights
Product design
Transactional IP
International HR Services
Employee Incentives and Benefits
Business Immigration
Privacy and Data Protection
Data breach and Security Incidents
E-Privacy Directive
EU-US Privacy Shield
Product compliance and liability
Regulatory & Public Affairs
Public Projects and Procurement
Real Estate
Construction and engineering
Regulatory and Administrative
Restructuring and Insolvency
Business Tax Advisory Services and Transfer Pricing
Indirect Tax
Personal Tax
Tax Disputes
Tech Transactions
Trade and Customs
EU Trade Defence
Export Controls, Sanctions and Embargoes
Trade Regulatory
In Focus
The Internet of Things
Australia's Notifiable Data Breach Scheme
Autonomous Driving
EU Legislation Tracker
Glossary of terms used in relation to Brexit
Cloud Computing
Compliance & Investigations
General Data Protection Regulation
Guide to IP rights in the UK
In focus
International Expansion
Life Sciences
Medical Devices
Mobile Health
Navigating Hong Kong's Competition Law
Reports of Trade Mark Cases for CIPA Journal
The EU Trade Mark Reform - The biggest change to trade mark law for 20 years
Trade Secrets
The Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Central and Eastern Europe
Czech Republic & Slovakia
Latin America
Middle East
Nordic Region
North America
Russia and the CIS
Southeast Europe and Turkey
Switzerland and Austria
United Arab Emirates
United States
Western Europe
Looking for news over 5 years old?
RT @twobirdsIP: Our Trade Mark Directive Tracker: All major changes to national trade mark law in one map https://t.co/72CQDDRsA4 https://t…
Partner Jonathan Taylor speaks to @thetimes today about the Caster Semenya case, ahead of Court of Arbitration of S… https://t.co/MmmtBtuvoy


text:
Due to vendor restrictions this product does not qualify for this offer.
World's Largest Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts and Accessories Superstore!
Input the part number and quantity to add a part directly to your cart.
Due to vendor restrictions this product does not qualify for this offer.
Continue Shopping
J&P Cycles Part Number: 130-796
★ Gold Club Price: $26.99
Checking availability...
5 out of 5 stars (based on 11 reviews)
5 stars (9)
4 stars (2)
3 stars (0)
2 stars (0)
1 star (0)
0 stars (0)
Glasses are perfect for me. Got tired of carry around my "reader cheater" glasses plus shades.. I have a 7 5/8 head and these seem to fit smaller heads up to my size. They fit great even under my "full-face" helmet whereas others hurt the ears, etc. The hard case that comes with them either straps on your belt or you can use the clip-on to clip onto belt loops or anyhere on bike that'll take the plastic clip. Glasses enable to finally see the speedo, clock, and thermometer I have... Come with a small wipe-cloth. Get'm. They're high quality and look cool too....
I really like these glasses! They appear to have no optical distortion at all. The bifocal area is not obtrusive. I wear a 2XL helmet and they fit my head quite well. The frame seems to be very strong. If I lost these, I would buy the same model again without hesitation.
Absolutely what I've been missing for so long. No more struggling to look at anything near. I am going to buy several more for my brothers.
Good bifocals, reading class area small enough that it does'nt disturb when driving, padding not the best. Excellent for that price range
Perfect for what I wanted. I only need glasses to read and it was hard to for me to read the screen of my GPS while riding with my regular sunglasses.. These sunglasses are bifocal and work perfectly for me. Plus they are super comfortable to wear all day long.
high quality as always! very pleased
Great. I can now see the gages clearly
Love these! Perfect for those of us who need reading glasses. Now I no longer have to stop to read my GPS and/or Map. I liked them so much, I ordered a clear lens version as well.
They help me see the instruments, clear veiw

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Pets, smoking, car parking and a slew of new rules relevant to strata management were unveiled under the NSW Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 on Friday.
The new regulations and changes provide some insight into how NSW's reformed strata laws will operate come November 30.
Pets are here to stay
Great news for pet owners: approval to have an animal stay in a property cannot be "unreasonably withheld", according to the new bylaws. If an owners corporation wants to deny a pet request, they will have to do so in writing and with good reason. On the other hand, occupiers have 14 days to declare their furry roommate. Any claims that pets are 'assistance animals' may have to be backed up with written confirmation.
Smokers beware
Following several headlines over the past year detailing disputes over cigarette smoke seeping into lots and disturbing inhabitants, new bylaw regulations have acknowledged the phenomena as a hazard. In the bylaw options, smoking on common property could be banned altogether or limited to designated smoking areas but smoke must not seep into lots.
Car parking (dis)agreements
New agreements can be made between local councils and owners corporations regarding common property and strata parking.
Renovate me
One addition is the tiered permission model put in place for renovations within a property. While owners are free to go through with "minor renovations", anything considered a more permanent change, like new flooring or renovations that involve a property's infrastructure will need varying degrees of voter approval.
Proxy votes and management notes
On the topic of voting, one contentious aspect has been addressed in the new document – proxy votes. They are still allowed to occur but now instead of owners wasting their votes once proxy holders have exceeded their max, they can add an alternative name to their vote.
For strata managers, they have also been asked to make sure they disclose any conflicts of interest and contracts now seem to be limited to one year for the first year and three years thereafter. The elusive ten-year extension could become even more elusive.
What do you make of the changes? Write in and let us know if you'd like your opinion heard in Resort News. Check out the full document here.


text:
Friday, Oct. 18
Oak Tree two-day yard sale
The Oak Tree community will hold a yard sale on Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Take State Road 200 to Southwest 103rd Street Road, go one block south on the right.
The Circle of French Friends
Le Cercle Des Amis Français meets on the third Friday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Marion County Sheriff's Office Community Conference Room located at 9048 Highway 200, about ¼ mile from Walmart.
The club promotes all things French: language, culture and fun. You do not have to be a fluent speaker to join the group.
Guests are welcome at any meeting. Call Marie McNeil at 352-509-4940 for more information.
Our next meeting is Oct. 18.
Bryan Popin Ministries concert
Christ's Church of Marion County presents a special concert presented by Bryan Popin Ministries of Nashville. Christian concert pianist, singer, worship leader, minister, composer and arranger Bryan Popin ministers energetically and joyfully at the keyboard and virtually transfers joy and inspiration to those in attendance. This is a concert for the young, the old, the in between; something for everyone. You will hear gospel music, country music, Broadway show tunes, movie theme songs, classic music along with Bryan's original music. Enjoy the artistry of someone who has worked with Chaka Khan, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw among others. His hit song "Falling" was the theme song for the movie "On the Line." Bryan is proud that he touches lives, changes lives and saves souls. A love offering will be taken. This spectacular event, a concert you will not forget, is at 7 p.m.
A pre-concert pizza party
Everyone is invited to join theForever Young Ministry in Christian Fellowship at a pre-concert pizza party sharing pizza, salad, ice cream and beverage at 6:15 p.m. Donations will be received.
Christ's Church of Marion County is at 6768 S.W. 80th St. (off State Road 200), Ocala, 352-861-6182, http://www.ccomc.org.
Saturday, Oct 19
Pig-nic at First Congregational
The third annual Pig-nic at First Congregational UCC (7171 S.W. State Road 200) is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Enrichment Center. The menu includes pulled barbecued pork, chips and a drink for adults ($7); and hot dogs, chips and a drink ($3 for kids under 9) -- baked beans and coleslaw for everyone. Ice cream sundaes will be available for $1. Entertainment and activities include a police K-9 demonstration; OTOW's D'Clowns; golf lob-wedge competition; a story-telling corner; face painting, balloons and temporary tattoos. Tickets are available at the church office (Tues.-Thur., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), and at the door.
Marion Landing craft fair
The annual Marion Landing Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon in the community's Lifestyle Center at 8601 S.W. 65th Ave. Road across from Queen of Peace Catholic Church on State Road 200.
Created by our resident crafters, handcrafted items for sale will include jewelry, quilts, greeting cards, floral arrangements, handbags, home décor, paintings, lighted wine bottles, macramé, wall hangings, unique gifts and holiday items. Coffee/tea and donuts will be available for a nominal price. Admission to the craft fair is free and it is open to the public. No pets, please. For more information, call 352-237-7152.
Joy Lutheran yard, bake sale
Joy Lutheran Church, Southwest State Road 200 at 83rd Place, Ocala, will have its annual indoor yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Swenson Hall. The public is invited to donate such items as furniture, tools, gardening equipment and sports related items. Kitchen and house wares, linens, books, and craft supplies are also welcome for donation. Please no clothes, shoes or electronics.
Yard sale items may be brought to Swenson Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon, or anytime during the day on Thursday or Friday, Oct. 17-18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Baked goods should be brought on Friday. Please have all baked goods wrapped for sale and labeled, particularly if they contain nuts.
As usual there will be the "vintage" table for the special treasures as well as a craft and quilt section. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Mark your calendar for this well-known favorite community event and join us for a fun-filled day.
For more information, call Edie Heinzen (352-854-7817) in regards to the bake sale and Patty Corey (352-854-0660) regarding the yard sale.
Vendors wanted for yard sale
The Ocala 200 Lions Club is holding a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bank of the Ozarks located in the Friendship Plaza on State Road 200.
Space rental will be $15 and you must provide your own tables and set-up. Hot dogs will be available for purchase.
For more info and reservations call Lion Bob Melnick, at 352-861-2730. All proceeds will benefit community projects.
Book sale for animal food bank
A book sale to benefit the Animal Charity Food Bank will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Winn-Dixie, 8445 S.W. State Road 200, Ocala.
A bag of books is $5.
Bring your aluminum cans for recycling.
For information, call 352-291-1962.
Yard sales at Spruce Creek Preserve
More than 50 families have signed up for the Spruce Creek Preserve Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Spruce Creek Preserve is on State Road 200, just 2.5 miles west of County Road 484. Look for the American flag at the entrance.
Scandinavian Club of Marion County
The Scandinavian Club of Marion County invites people of Danish, Finish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish descent to join us at our next meeting Oct. 19. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 S.W. 36th Ave. in Ocala. The menu will be Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, salad, coffee and dessert. The cost is $16 per person. Reservations and payment must be made in advance. Payment must be received by Wednesday, Oct. 16, checks to be made out to Jim Neate and mailed to Jim Neate, 643-A Midway Drive, Ocala, FL 34472. For further details call Jim Neate at 352-687-1580, Don Clauson at 352-861-1235 or Terry Rasmussen 352 347-8362.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Dance Theater to present Twisted Beauty
The Royal Dance Theater will present "Twisted Beauty" on Sunday, Oct. 20 two times at West Port High School.
Chester Anderson is the producer, director, choreographer and a dancer in the show, which is a takeoff of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty.
Many of the dances in the show originated from India and African.
Tickets are $12 and are available by calling Anderson at 352-282-2467.
For more information see the website, https://www.ocoos.com/me/royale-dance-theater/
Picnic at St. Jude
The Knights of Columbus Council 15644 invite you to join them for our first picnic on Sunday, Oct. 20, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The event will take place on the St. Jude Catholic Church grounds, 443 Marion Oaks Drive in Marion Oaks. Cost is only $5 per person for all you can eat hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. Please contact the parish office at 352-347-0154.
Monday, Oct. 21
Legion post to meet
The Ralph J. Green American Legion Post 354 will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. in the community room of the Sheriff's Brian Litz Building, 9048 S.W. State Road 200. Try to arrive early to enjoy light refreshments and comradeship with fellow veterans. For more information, telephone Commander Jerry Cassatt 352-322-5966.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Three-day 'junque' sale
Ocala West United Methodist Men's Club will hold its annual "Junque Sale" on Oct. 24, 25 and 26 at 9330 S.W. 105th St., Ocala.
9330 SW 105th St.Ocala.
The club will accept donations for this large charitable fund raiser at storage pods in church parking lot beginning Thursday, Sept. 5 and every Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 17 and every Saturday from Sept. 7 through oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon.
This event has been held for more than 20years.
Clothing cannot be accepted.
Phone number is 352-854-9550.
Baked goodies at Methodist church
There's a real sweet treat going on at the Ocala West United Methodist Church on Thursday, Oct. 24 and Friday, Oct 25, beginning at 9 a.m.
In conjunction with the men's annual "junque" sale, the Ocala West United Methodist Women will host their annual bake sale. Cakes, pies, breads, cookies and candy will be offered for sale. Hot dogs, chips and a coke for $3 will be offer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days.
The men's "junque" sale will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
The church is at 9330 S.W. 105th St., Ocala.
OTOW Democrats to meet
The next meeting of the On Top of the World Democratic Club is on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Arbor Club meeting rooms behind the pool in Rooms E and F. All OTOW Democrats and independents are welcome. The speaker at our October meeting will be Clovis Watson, Jr., the Florida State Representative for the district adjacent to ours. Elected to the Florida House in 2012, he is the former city of Alachua chief of police and city manager. He is an eloquent and forceful voice advocating for progressive ideas. Our club project is our terrific Ocala Homeless Veterans shelter at the former Ritz Hotel. Please bring your donations to the next meeting. Please call 1-352-509-4942 for more information.
Friday, Oct. 25
Queen of Peace spaghetti dinner
The Pro-Family Ministry at Queen of Peace Catholic Church will be holding an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Friday, Oct. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The meal includes all you can eat spaghetti and meatballs, bread, a large all you can eat salad bar, and ice tea or coffee. The cost is $7 per person, and children under 18 are free. Call 352-233-7214 if you have any questions. Reservations are not necessary.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Treats at College Park
Trunk 'R Treat will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at College Park Church, 3140 S.W. 26th St., Ocala, across from the CF Police Academy. There will be treats, games, prizes, hayrides and a bounce house.
For information, call 352-237-2247.
Flea market at St. Jude
The St. Jude Catholic Church annual Flea Market is to be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds at 443 Marion Oaks Drive in Marion Oaks. Delicious foods will be available for your enjoyment as you browse. For those who wish to rent table space to sell their own goods, rental cost is $15 for outside and $20 for inside. You may also provide your own table. For information, please call 352-307-5046 to reserve your space.
Moose sets Old Bag Auction
The West Marion Moose Lodge Chapter 1929 will hold its third annual Old Bag Auction on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Silver Springs Lodge, 7165 Maricamp Road, from 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner is $9 per person and includes pot roast or baked chicken.
For more information call 352-854-4332 or the Lodge at 352-687-3744.
African Violet Club to meet
The African Violet Club of Ocala will meet on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Marion County Sheriff's Office (Brian Litz Sheriff's Substation), 9048 S.W. Highway 200, Ocala.
The program will be "Meet the Commercials." This brand new program highlights famous African violet commercial growers. Meet commercial
hybridizers and growers in their shops and growing areas around the United States via DVD. Video interviews serve to reveal some of their African violet secrets, as well as, giving a video tour of their growing areas including secret rooms.
This is sure to be an entertaining and informative meeting.
Delicious refreshments are served and guests are are always welcome! Please check out our website at http://www.africanvioletclubofocala.org/
for more information. There is also a link on the website to follow us on Facebook.
Book sale for SPCA
A book sale to benefit the SPCA will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Winn-Dixie from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be 25 and 50-cent books.
Sunday, Oct. 27
German American Club picnic
The German American Club of Marion County will host a picnic on Sunday, Oct. 27, at noon, in Coehadjoe Park. German American food will be prepared by club members and served buffet style. Please bring a dish to share and your own snacks. Music will be provided by Bavarian Oskar. Tickets purchased before the picnic are $7 per member or $10 per non-member. Tickets purchased on the day of the picnic are $9 per member or $12 per non-member. For tickets, call Barb Hartmann at 352-751-4207.
Chamber Music Society concert
The Marion Chamber Music Society is opening its 2013-2014 concert season with Motets, Madrigals and Medieval Music featuring The Florida Schola Cantorum, a group of singers from Gainesville led by Dr. Ed Schaefer dedicated to music of the Renaissance and Middle Ages. The free concert is at Ocala's Queen of Peace Church, 6455 S.W. State Road 200 at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. The group will also showcase music of more recent times that follows in the tradition of those earlier eras.
Harvest Fest family event
S.H.I.N.E. - Sharing His Incredible News Everywhere! - HARVESTFEST. The Children's Ministry presents a free family event featuring games, Bible stories, refreshments, candy, costume judging and much more. The Marion County Sheriff's office will be there to fingerprint the children. The event starts at 5 p.m.
Christ's Church of Marion County, 6768 S.W. 80th St. (off SR 200), Ocala, 352-861-6182, http://www.ccomc.org.
Add new comment
Read and share your thoughts on this story


text:
After my internship yesterday, I shot with Sabrina Photography and Vicky Lo Makeup in preparation for Miss Teenage Canada competition! This shoot was organized in such an impressively short time, and I'm so glad we all pulled together. We shot both in Sabrina's studio and on location in Yaletown. Had a great time working with these two!
Book them for makeup/photography:
See you next time,
Shirley L
Miss Teenage Vancouver 2015
Tagged with:Miss Teen Canada, update


text:
Discover Your Dream Home
Albert & Natallia Bor
Owners, Top 5 in Real Estate
BOR Realty, LLC
- 480-292-5060
Your Local Scottsdale Real Estate Connection
Get a positive, helpful partner for buying or selling a home in Scottsdale:
- Trusted resource for answers about the process
- Innovative marketing strategies
- Expertise about Scottsdale neighborhoods' features
- Ability to target home searches
- Strong negotiation skills
- Support through the closing and beyond
Featured Listings
Communities Served
The ARMLS Logo indicates a property listed by a real estate brokerage other than ours.
© 2019 Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
Listing Information Current As Of Feb 21, 2019 11:13:pm


text:
BJP to organise Modi's 'Hyderabad-type rally' in UP in October
Gujarat CM Narendra Modi who is scheduled to kick off the Uttar Pradesh leg of his 'Congress Mukt Bharat' campaign from Vrindavan in September is expected to return again to the state in October for addressing what is being billed as 'Hyderabad type rally'.lucknow Updated: Aug 18, 2013 22:14 IST
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi who is scheduled to kick off the Uttar Pradesh leg of his 'Congress Mukt Bharat' campaign from Vrindavan in September is expected to return again to the state in October for addressing what is being billed as 'Hyderabad type rally'.
The date and venue of Modi's October rally is yet to be finalized and whether the rally too would be a ticket-event on the lines of the hugely successful Hyderabad experiment is not known yet.
Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Laxmikant Bajpai and party general secretary (organization) took part in the national campagin committee meeting of BJP's office bearers held on Sunday in New Delhi in which a decision was taken to tap "Modi's appeal" in Uttar Pradesh.
Sources disclosed that it has also been decided to set up a state election campaign committee in Uttar Pradesh on the lines of the national campaign committee that Narendra Modi heads.
"Modiji would be seen addressing rallies across the country from October but Uttar Pradesh and Bihar would certainly figure prominently in Modi's itinerary. The reason being obvious as in both states the BJP sees maximum potential for improvement," said a BJP leader.
Modi has also asked the BJP spokespersons across the country to be "aggressive without being indecent".
"The message for the media team of the BJP is simple: Do your homework before approaching the media. Modiji asked the media team to study the topic on which one wants to speak to the media well," said a source.
As if on cue, the BJP fielded its spokesman Manoj Mishra, a teacher by profession to target the UP's Samajwadi Party on the delay in distribution of tablets to class X students in the state.
The press note issued by Mishra was a detailed one, replete with statistics like how many laptops the government has distributed so far to class XII students and what the backlog is like.
"Barely 2 lakh students have got laptops. The CM is citing technical difficulties in tablet distribution to class X students. He must explain what the technical hitch is like," Mishra asked.
First Published: Aug 18, 2013 22:11 IST


text:
(June 5, 2014)
Centenary student lands internship with Lamar Advertising
SHREVEPORT, LA —Emma Viskozki, a senior communication major from Shreveport, has been accepted as an art intern at Lamar Outdoor Advertising this summer. Emma's work in a Centenary design course helped lead her to the opportunity.
Billboard design by Emma Viskozki
"Our design class did a project that partnered with the general manager of the Shreveport Lamar branch," said Viskozki. "After this project, Professor Jessica Hawkins notified me that an internship position was available if I was interested. I talked to the general manager and he confirmed that there was a spot open and encouraged me to apply."
Following an extensive interview process, Emma received the good news that she had been selected for the internship and was able to dive directly into billboard art design. In just a few short weeks, she has revised several existing ads and has also designed several original billboards that can be seen around the Shreveport area.
Emma's work toward a degree in communication with a focus on new media has prepared her well for her internship at Lamar, and her colleagues there have been very encouraging. She plans to pursue a career in advertising, following in the footsteps of her father.
Emma is already an accomplished designer who took home two silver ADDY awards in the student division at the February 2014 ADDY Awards Gala sponsored by the American Advertising Federation of Shreveport-Bossier.


text:
Office of Simon Hart MP
Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire
Privacy notice 2018
This privacy notice relates to the personal data processed by the Office of Simon Hart, Member of Parliament for Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire, in relation to casework and policy queries.
Who is the Data Controller?
The Data Controller is Simon Hart, Member of Parliament for Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire.
What does the Office do?
The office discharges the duties and functions of an elected Member of Parliament. As part of this work, we handle constituency casework and respond to policy queries, for which we must process personal data of our constituents. We also manage a non-political mailing list for the purpose of sending Simon's e-newsletter.
How do we process data?
This office processes constituents' data under the lawful basis of public task. In instances where this lawful basis is not sufficient and explicit consent is required, a member of the office will contact you to establish your consent.
We are committed to ensuring that the information we collect and use is appropriate for this purpose, and does not constitute an invasion of your privacy.
Will we share your data with anyone else?
If you have contacted Simon about a personal or policy issue, we may pass your personal data on to a third-party in the course of dealing with you, such as local authorities, government agencies, public bodies, health trusts, regulators, and so on. Any third parties that we may share your data with are obliged to keep your details securely, and to use them only for the basis upon which they were originally intended. When they no longer need your data to fulfil this service, they will dispose of the details in line with our procedures.
We will not share the personal information of those in receipt of our e-newsletter.
In any event, we will not use your personal data in a way that goes beyond your reasonable expectations in contacting us.
For how long will you keep my personal data?
Unless specifically requested by you, our office may hold personal data for the period during which Simon Hart is Member of Parliament for Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire.
Casework and policy queries are often revisited to provide the best service and representation for constituents, from whom we may continue to receive correspondence. Therefore, we feel it is reasonable for an elected representative to hold personal data for the duration of their office.
What rights do I have to my personal data?
At any point while we are in possession of or processing your personal data, you, the data subject, have the following rights:
Right of access – you have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you.
Right of rectification – you have a right to correct data that we hold about you that is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to be forgotten – in certain circumstances you can ask for the data we hold about you to be erased from our records.
Right to restriction of processing – where certain conditions apply to have a right to restrict the processing.
Right of portability – you have the right to have the data we hold about you transferred to another organisation.
Right to object – you have the right to object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
Right to object to automated processing, including profiling – you also have the right to be subject to the legal effects of automated processing or profiling.
Right to judicial review: if our office refuses your request under rights of access, we will provide you with a reason why. You have the right to complain.
How can I contact somebody about my privacy?
You can get in touch with our office by letter, email or telephone using the details at the foot of this page.
Please note that we will ask for identification should you choose to exercise any of the above rights in relation to personal data we hold.
25th May 2018
Simon Hart MP
Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire / Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
15 St John Street, Whitland, Carms SA34 0AN


text:
Perhaps the market turmoil has you rattled, or you made a New Year's resolution to clean up your finances. Or new projections about rising health-care costs have you jittery about making your savings last.
Whatever your reason, January is an excellent time to take stock of your savings behavior and make sure you are socking away enough for retirement.
While it sounds like a good plan, the fact is, many of us are not doing anything.
Only about 58 percent of workers have access to a workplace retirement plan, and only 49 percent of workers are participating in one, according to research by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Even when people do save, they are not putting a lot away. To that point, 57 percent of workers in the Employee Benefit Research Institute's 2015 Retirement Confidence Survey who provided this type of information said they had less than $25,000 saved for retirement. And while many respondents estimated what share of their earnings they should be saving, more than 1 in 4 had no idea.


text:
This just to say I don't to make a big deal about the fact of being Italian and all the consequences it can raise when talking about cars, special ones perhaps.
I'm aware that this country has given birth to so many masterpieces, and that it's the motherland to some of the most famous companies and coachbuilders, but I don't want you to think that I feel to know more about cars, style and design than anyone else just because I'm Italian too. It's one of the main fault of Italian enthusiasts, the so called Tifosi when talking about Ferrari.
Being born in a certain place, or even if a certain family, doesn't give you more points than anybody else, but surely living in Modena since 4 years allows me to visit factories and museum, along with sightsee some rare cars in the wild, that the average guy living in Tyler, Texas, can only dream of.
That said about the nationality, why The Italian Junkyard?
I'm not interested in exploring abandoned junkyards, barns, or garages, neither I want to talk (exclusively) about forgotten cars, masterpieces and one-offs. Rather, it's something more metaphoric. The junkyard has a lot of meanings to me, and I found it very representative of the car world.
For example, the junkyard is supposed to get rid of all those old cars, out of service, inefficient, broken down and fallen apart that the world doesn't need anymore, in order to create space for the new, hi-tech, advanced and simply better products we can design, to create a more efficient way of commute ourselves everyday. But it's not that simple. We can't simply delete the past, and look at the future only in a purely idealistic way, believing every change is better, that all technologies are good, safe and most of all useful. We need a critic approach, and proper instruments, something more than silly marketing researches perhaps. As an old Bugatti could be discovered under inches of dust in a barn, there are solutions, ideas and designs from the past, even from the beginning of the car's life, more than 100 years ago, that can be used again, re-elaborated and adapted to these days. Some would be surprised to know the first electric car with four in-wheel motors was firstly designed and built by Porsche himself and unveiled in 1904 at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile. It's not only about the technical point of view, but also about the style, with the very simple example of the revival of classic designs like for the present Ford Mustang and its rivals, or something a little more subtle and even less intriguing as for the Maybach 62S Landaulet. Even modern interpretations of old cars and trends car could bring some interesting developments to the car as it is now. That's to say, modern Mini and Fiat 500 should stand for something more than just a revised old look, as their ancestors did.
Also, the junkyard is where a lot of modern cars should go, rather than infesting our streets. I could simply give you as an example the average SUV, but it's not as simply as usually reported, it's just the easiest theme to develop. Or even the load of crossovers we are supposed to buy. But what was wrong with wagons and minivans? This trend of multi-purpose vehicles that actually are capable to do them only at an average level, or "quite good being such a car" at best, bother me, it's not providing something new, just mixing what was already here, a fresh hand of paint, and here it is your brand new type of vehicle. Just marketing, if you ask me, and another form of consumerism defended saying "we sell what people ask". In this way we'll never have a real improvements and real new products. As if the customer knew about cars, generally. By this way of doing things, we wouldn't have cars at all.
To me, all these weird mixes of genres stand for a lack of personal opinions, new ideas and thought-out purchases, both from the point of view of the designer and of the customer.
Being everything and basically nothing at the same time isn't a good characteristic in my opinion.
Another aspect in common between the junkyard and the modern automotive's market, is the silence, and the homogeneity dominating in both environments.
While walking in a junkyard, you would probably find yourself wrapped in the silence, if there isn't any kind of an heavy machine torturing some chassis, free to hear just the sound of the the wind trough the empty and rusty body, the noise of the metal while deforming under the heat of the sun during summer, while, invisible, slowly and unstoppable the rust covers everything making harder and harder to recognize each car which is condemned to look like just a mass or red and brown metal in some years time. And so it's the market, and what automakers are mainly offering us. Cars are slowly evolving, not only they look all the same, revamping old style themes (here comes the Mustang again, the retro style proved to be a boomerang), or iterating the style instead of rethinking it or creating a new one (and here comes the Volkswagen Golf, or even the iconic 911), without trying to give a new light or interpretation to the brand, but just playing it safe, but also they are technically the same. We are graced with small updates and improvements every now and then, even if they were available and even tested since many years, for the sake of marketing's and profit's laws, or following the popular will of alleged green cars, while the same people willing to drive ecological cars, being hydrogen powered or electrical, don't know anything about what being green actually means, let alone known what they could do with their present cars for being greener themselves. General economy, market shares and productions figures together with costs, forced automakers to share parts, not only among their own line-ups but with other companies too, condemning individuality, personality and originality not as the bounded result but as a choice, it seems.
But is all of this necessary, mandatory, required by some weird and unknown law?
Is it so difficult to give a new life to cars, to the market, without being antediluvian, archaic and out of time?
Is there anymore space for the real innovation, avant-garde ideas, for a new approach to cars?
Being an enthusiast since many years, I found myself thinking cars are dead, or going to die, if something doesn't change more often than what I would like to think.
While trying to design self-driving cars, electronic aids for the driving, we are just underlining the fact we don't need the car as we knew it anymore, or that we don't want it. Designing just cute and fashion city cars or common looking executive sedans, perhaps we are saying we are interesting in something looking cute and fashion, or understated, but regardless the fact it's a car or a cellphone.
Maybe we are wrong, maybe I'm wrong, but it's with this attitude, and so many other ideas now I can't summarize, that I want to develop this site and the articles it will contain.
post header source: Ferrari 308 GTB Studio Aerodinamica S/N 23611 (Millechiodi)


text:
Friday, December 23, 2016
The Little Drummer Boy
11 comments:
Deja vu. Purrum pum pum pum.ReplyDeleteReplies
You are very privileged Mr Figbane esq as you sometimes hear the Full Monty version of the blog, with a lot of swearing, a lot.... The MIE people think I am nice, and I like to leave them with that delusion. So don't tell them.Delete
I'm delighted to finally learn that The Little Drummer Boy was written by Maurice Bolero. I'd always wondered.ReplyDelete
Every good wish to you too, Caro!Replies
Caro, I'm surprised you didn't weave Bo Derek and Dudley Moore into your narrative. After all Maurice Bolero was involved there too.ReplyDeleteReplies
|A few people have mentioned Bo Derek and Bolero. All of them men. I wonder why that could be?Delete
And, of course, Mette and I wish the two of you a merry Christmas, a splendid Hogmanay, and a healthy and peaceful New Year.ReplyDelete
A while back I listened to an NPR show that talked about Bolero being the product of Ravel's Primary Progressive Aspasia (PPA), a neurological affliction manifesting itself in creative types by compulsive repetition. It struck him around 53. I also believe the same NPR show referred to a software program that researchers apply to authors' works to see if they "are losing it." As an example, the show mentioned a very well known female mystery writer from your side of the pond, but I've forgotten her name.ReplyDelete
Rum pa pum pum.
I'll never again be able to hear Little Drummer Boy without thinking of Tim Hallinan's Junior Bender mall romp in Fields Where They Lay. Talk about the Nightmare Before Christmas...ReplyDelete


text:
Subject: Re: [ecasound] ecasound + alsa + delta1010
From: gianni (gianni_AT_goldnet.it)
Date: Tue Nov 13 2001 - 17:43:01 EET
On Tue, Nov 13, 2001 at 01:03:58AM -0500, S. Massy wrote:
> The syntax you're using is the one for alsa 0.9.x but you're using
> 0.5.x, does it work with something like:
> ecasound -i 02everybody.wav -o alsahw,0,0
> ?
I try with:
ecasound -i 02everybody.wav -o alsahw,0,0
and that's the output:
ERROR: [ECA-CHAINSETUP] : "Format of output alsahw not recognized."
What's wrong???
-- To unsubscribe send message 'unsubscribe' in the body of the message to <ecasound-list-request_AT_wakkanet.fi>.
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b28 : Tue Nov 13 2001 - 17:35:45 EET


text:
|The Electro-Bites from Fuel100 come in a small pouch and have a variety of flavors.
After a good workout or a good hike, I am always looking for a snack. I rarely snack during my hikes, I unless it's a long hike where I burn plenty of calories. Most times my body craves protein, but sometimes its straight up carbs. Fuel100 Electro-Bites (not to be confused with another product out there) is geared toward people needing a boost during or after a workout. I had heard of them and had the opportunity to try them out for myself.
|These came out a bit crushed and they seem fragile.
Electro-Bites are gluten and soy free, so those of you with allergies will like that. They come is a small, sealed pouch with 100 calories of different flavors. I was able to try the Pumpkin Spice, Apple Cinnamon, Salty Vinegar, Salty Vanilla and Simply Salty. They pack well and the pouch is easily opened.
When you open the pouch, do not be alarmed. If you are a fisherman you will understand this, but they look like fish bait. Honest! They look like fish bait, but larger. They are very lightweight and crumble easily. The best way I found to eat them was to open the bag and pour them into my mouth. That way you don't lose any and you don't crush them.
They are made from potatoes and coconut oil, and the potatoes are evident when you eat them. They are very starchy (from the potato) and I just didn't care for the texture or the aftertaste. You notice the coconut oil as it tastes kinda fishy. You can't miss the taste of oil. It's a bit gritty when you chew and you definitely need water to wash them down. They have a salty, starchy aftertaste.
I like the fact that they are small, come in different flavors and easily portable. I like that they are a good source or energy.
I did not care for the texture (gritty and sticks to your teeth), flavor (goes away quickly), salty aftertaste, or the fact that they don't have any protein in them. It's simply all carbs.
These would be great for an endurance athlete or someone playing a sport that involves burning a great deal of energy in a short time, but I can't see these being great for the hunter or outdoorsman. Each Electro-Bites 6-pack is only $13.20, so it's a good deal for the price. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be adding these to my food list on long hikes or backcountry hunts.
I received the Electro-Bites from Fuel100 as coordinated by Deep Creek PR an Outdoor Industry Public Relations Company in consideration for review publication. All opinions are strictly my own.


text:
Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode are aiming for the history books with their series of matches. The two have gone at it tooth and nail and Angle's age looks to be overpowering his experience. Tonight on a special Halloween edition of TNA Impact, Roode and Angle collide once again. What will be the result and what will be left of both men tonight? All that and more on this week's edition of TNA Impact!
Recap of all the latest events in TNA.
We are on tape from Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike Tenay and Taz have the call for this week.
TNA President Dixie Carter makes her way to the ring. Carter says TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles showed his lack of smarts last week with his actions. Carter offered him a great deal and she will make sure that Styles knows that no one walks out on her. Styles doesn't exist to Carter any longer and she will no longer acknowledge him as the TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Carter takes more shots at Styles before announcing an eight-man tournament to take the title, inviting seven men out.
"Cowboy" James Storm, Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, Austin Aries, and TNA X Division Champion Chris Sabin are all given introductions. Carter says there is one man missing from all of this.
Bully Ray and Brooke make their way out. Carter interrupts their entrance to announce that the winner of a gauntlet match tonight will take the final slot in the tournament. Bully wants to know how he is supposed to win back the belt without being in the tournament. Carter reiterates that Styles defeated Bully twice and he is the cause of all this. Bully blames referee Earl Hebner and Mr. Anderson for each loss.
Mr. Anderson cuts the rant short and hits the ring. The two men brawling back and forth. Anderson knocks Bully down in the corner and stomps away as we hit a break.
Recap of the action that went down between Bully Ray and Mr. Anderson. Backstage, Brooke is berating and threatening Anderson. Bully from behind with the chain and he unloads on Anderson, telling him how he really feels while brutally whipping the chain. Bully makes his point and heads off.
Garrett Bischoff backstage and he states that club business is club business regarding Anderson and Bully. Knux rushes him off to discuss their plans for the night.
Match One for the TNA Tag Team Championships: The BroMans vs. "Cowboy" James Storm & Gunner
The brawl starts on the ramp as the challengers bring the fight to the champions. James Storm whips Jessie Godderz into the steps as Gunner and Robbie E make it official inside. Robbie E shoves Gunner and Gunner goes off on Robbie E in the corner. Huge corner clothesline followed by a slingshot suplex for a quick nearfall.
James Storm in and the double elbow is followed by a knee drop for another close nearfall. Robbie E tags Godderz in as he rams Storm into their corner. Storm sent into the corner, but he explodes out to clothesline both men. Strikes rocking Godderz and Gunner brought in. Atomic drop followed by a sweep as Gunner comes in connects and the double-team maneuver gets a nearfall.
Corner work on Godderz from Gunner. Godderz fighting back, but he runs right into a back elbow for a nearfall. Storm returns with a flying fist to the ribs. Arm wrench into an Eye of the Storm gets a nearfall broken up by Robbie E. Robbie E takes Storm out, but Gunner is in to dispose of him soon after. Godderz prevents the attack from Gunner and the two team up to send him outside. Storm from behind with Closing Time. Last Call superkick sees Godderz move outside. Storm drags him back in and tries a suplex, but Robbie E trips him up and holds the leg down.
Winners by pinfall and still TNA Tag Team Champions: The BroMans
Sting backstage and he meets with Dixie Carter. Carter says she plans on lifting the ban on Sting's title chase tonight by placing him in the gauntlet match first tonight. Sting says he has earned everything he has done in his career and doesn't have a sense of entitlement before storming off.
Recap of the return of Abyss at TNA Bound for Glory.
Bad Influence each dressed as Sherlock Holmes and they plan to find out the mystery of Abyss tonight.
Match Two: Ethan Carter III vs. Norv Fernum
Big boot from Ethan Carter III. Norv Fernum being worked in each corner by EC3. Chop of the chest from EC3 and he clubs Fernum down in the corner. Fernum sent into the corner and a T-bone suplex on Fernum. Fernum fighting back with a jawbreaker, but EC3 locks in the sleeper and ragdolls Fernum around. Body strikes get Fernum out and he lands ineffective shoulder blocks. Dropkick sends EC3 into the corner. Fernum floats over to the apron and stumbles EC3 before hitting a springboard crossbody for a nearfall.
Fernum heads off the ropes, but he is pressed up into the air and he lands hard on the mat. Headlock driver plants Fernum into the mat.
Winner by pinfall: Ethan Carter III
Post-match, Carter introduces himself and tells the crowd that the world needs Carters.
Bobby Roode meeting with a doctor backstage to discuss if Kurt Angle will be able to compete tonight. Roode presenting evidence that suggests Angle may be unable to compete, but he trusts the doctor to make the right choice.
ODB backstage discussing her TNA Knockouts Championship match with Gail Kim. Bad Influence comes to question her about her friendship with Joseph Park and the whereabouts of Abyss. Eric Young soon steps in and warns the group about the monster's favorite holiday of Halloween, telling them to watch their backs.
Gauntlet Battle Royal Match Three
Sting squares off with Kazarian to start. Kazarian opening up with strikes to start. Elbow splash in the corner from Kazarian, but he taunts and gets flattened with a clothesline. Kazarian has his head slammed against the turnbuckle. Back bodydrop connects for Sting, followed up by a suplex. Kazarian rakes the eyes, but Sting fights back with clotheslines.
Knux is the next competitor to join the match as we break.
We return with Eric Young entering the match. Young with a belly-to-belly on Kazarian to start and he brawls Knux into the corner. Young mounts Knux for strikes and hits a crossbody on Kazarian before repeating the process on him. Sting misses a Stinger Splash on Knux. Young on the verge of elimination, but he rakes the eyes to stay in.
Christopher Daniels joins the matchup and saves Kazarian from elimination in the process. Daniels now focusing on Young with strikes while Knux continues to work Sting. Bad Influence in control along with Knux as we break.
Manik enters the match as we return. Manik taking out both members of Bad Influence. Knux working on eliminating Eric Young and Daniels being put up by Manik. Bad Influence now teaming up on Young, Manik hits Kazarian with a headscissors takeover that almost sends him out.
Magnus hhits the ring and takes out both members of Bad Influence as well. Magnus clotheslines both members before going blow-for-blow with Knux, but Knux with a crossbody that pancakes Magnus. Knux going after Manik, but Manik with a headscissors takeover that sends Knux over the top. Knux has been eliminated.
Manik on the apron and Kazarian with a springboard back elbow that sends him to the floor. Manik has been eliminated.
Eric Young heads up top, but he is crotched by Bad Influence and Kazarian leaps up with an enzuigiri to send him out. Eric young has been eliminated.
Magnus and Sting working on both members of Bad Influence. Kazarian taken out with a clotheslines by Sting. Driver on Daniels connects for Magnus while Sting drops Kazarian across the top rope. Sting has the eyes raked by Kazarian and the team doubles up on Magnus. Christopher Daniels clotheslined out by Magnus after a resurgence in offense. Christopher Daniels has been eliminated.
Sting hits the Stinger Splash on Kazarian and is inching towards tossing Kaz out of the ring. Magnus from behind and takes both men out together.
Winner: Magnus
Kurt Angle discussing his future for tonight. Angle has been cleared and he is coming for Bobby Roode tonight.
Dixie Carter backstage. Carter says she is prepared to reveal the brackets for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and to unveil the "Wheel of Dixie" later tonight.
Match Four for the TNA Knockouts Championship: Gail Kim (c) (w/Lei'D Tapa) vs. ODB
ODB with the takedown and punches to start. Gail Kim bounced in the corner and ODB unleashes some corner work before sending Gail Kim into the corner with velocity. Splash in the corner leads to Gail Kim moving outside. ODB chases her down, but is met by a kick. Fallaway slam counter connects for ODB and both ladies down. ODB up first and sends Gail Kim inside, but Lei'D Tapa walks her down. Baseball slide kick from Gail Kim sends ODB into the announce table. Figure-four around the ring post from Gail gets a nearfall inside.
Kicks to the back of ODB connect. Body shots from the knees by ODB, but she is put down by a clothesline for a quick nearfall. Gail Kim slams the face of ODB into the mat. Headscissors in for Gail Kim, but ODB fights to her feet to lock in a single-leg crab. Gail Kim gets to the ropes after a brief struggle. Upkick from her back connect for Gail Kim, but a dropkick in the corner fails. Clotheslines and shoulder bumps from ODB followed by a scoop slam. Thesz Press from the top gets a nearfall.
Gail Kim sat up top, but she is crotched by ODB. Front suplex connects for ODB and she covers. Lei'D Tapa on the apron to distract and ODB gets up to confront her. Rollup from behind with her hand on the ropes by Gail Kim.
Winner by pinfall and still TNA Knockouts Champion: Gail Kim
Bad Influence backstage. They have discovered the mystery of Abyss and they plan to show us next.
Bad Influence in the ring. The two chide the fans with some insults before detailing their adventure to discovering the mystery of Abyss. Daniels believes Abyss lives under the ring and takes out a pumpkin, comparing Abyss to the heavy vegetable.
Eric Young makes his way out in Joseph Park garb. Young says that, as a scientist, there's no proof that Halloween is an actual holiday. Young says that Abyss had one message for the team and starts a brawl. Young overwhelmed and out comes Abyss. Black Hole Slam for Kazarian and Daniels gets one of his own for good measure.
Brackets have been released, showing Hardy vs. Sabin, Roode vs. Storm, Angle vs. Aries, and Magnus vs. Samoa Joe.
Dixie Carter with Jeff Hardy and Chris Sabin. Carter spins the Wheel of Dixie that says both men will wrestle in a Full Metal Mayhem match next week.
Recap of the feud between Bobby Roode and Kurt Angle.
Match Five: Bobby Roode vs. Kurt Angle
Bobby Roode and Kurt Angle lock up. The men have a stalemate in the corner. Reset and Roode gets the back. Angle takes it and gains a suplex. Both men exchange finisher submission attempts before Roode moves outside temporarily to recover.
Roode back inside and gets the advantage with brawling tactics. Chop to the chest in the corner from Roode. Angle counters with a back elbow and a belly-to-belly suplex. Clothesline and Roode sent out. Angle meets him there and the two brawl around ringside. Belly-to-belly attempt from Angle is countered by a rake of the eyes. Angle rammed into the apron as we break.
We return with Roode knocking Angle down for a nearfall. Commercial break shows Roode taking control of Angle. Gutwrench in for Roode. Angle fights up to his feet, but Roode transitions it to an abdominal stretch. Angle gets out with the standing switch and hits a trio of German suplexes before Roode disengages. Angle ducks a Roode attack and hits three more for a nearfall.
Angle Slam attempt is turned into an arm drag from Roode. Double "R" Spinebuster by Roode plants Angle for a nearfall. Angle on the shoulder of Roode, but he slides down into the Ankle Lock. Roode struggles, but kicks Angle away. Crossface locked in now. Angle struggling to break the hold, but he manages to reach out to the leg and lock in another Ankle Lock. Roode rolls through and reapplies the Crossface. Angle again struggling, but the two men roll through to get a nearfall each.
Bout is immediately dragged back to the mat by Roode. Angle rolling through and lifts Roode into an Angle Slam for a close nearfall. Angle has the straps down and the Ankle Lock is put in once again. Roode is dragged back to the center of the ring. Hold torquing the leg of Roode, but he is able to swing his leg and roll through for a nearfall.
Angle on the shoulders of Roode once again. Death Valley Driver connects and Roode nearly gets the victory. Roode charges in after returning to his feet and is double-legged into an Ankle Lock. Roode tries to use the free leg to escape, but Angle drops down to grapevine the leg. Roode in huge trouble, but he barely makes it to the ropes. Roode now sat up top and Angle going for the Angle Slam. Roode with strikes and headbutts to put Angle down on the mat. Roode recovering, but Angle leaps up to hit the belly-to-belly. Crawling to drape the arm, Angle falls short by a millisecond on the nearfall.
Referee Brian Hebner begins his count as Angle convulses on the mat. Roode makes it to his feet with the ropes and Angle is knocked out once again.
Winner by countout: Bobby Roode
Bobby Roode concerned as he heads toward the back and Kurt Angle being taken out on a stretcher as the show closes.
Nolan Howell can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com for any questions or comments. Click here to follow Nolan on Twitter.


text:
THE unpredictable nature of the Molesworth fire -- suspected to have been deliberately lit -- has confounded firefighters.
Residents have been warned it will continue to burn out of control in steep terrain for the next few days.
The fire has threatened Transend lines that power all of Hobart.
It was one of a series of fires being fought around Tasmania, fuelled by extreme dryness.
Visit the Tasmania Fire Service website for the latest updates.The Molesworth fire in pictures
About 150 people were told at a community meeting in New Norfolk yesterday that firefighters -- more than 40 crews last night -- hoped to control the fire in the next few days but the blaze had already confounded experts.
Other meetings were held at Mountain River -- now just a few kilometres from the fire front -- and Collinsvale.
Today a meeting will be held at 10am at Fern Tree.
"In some cases the fire has spotted and run into the headwind, which is very unusual.
All the predictions are saying it should not be doing what it's doing [and that's] because we have had no significant rain since December," Tasmania Fire Service senior station officer Phil Douglas said.
The TFS believes the Molesworth fire was deliberately lit, with the exact spot pinpointed on Glen Dhu Rd.
Mr Douglas said people must be emotionally prepared and that 80 per cent of those who successfully defended their homes in Victoria's 2009 fires said they would not do it again.
One couple were praised for their preparation, although Lee McLean found herself shaking yesterday after four days of vigilance.
She and husband Andy live within sight of where the fire started and saw it race to within metres of their house.
"We lost everything bar the house. The cars exploded and lifted clean into the air and did a complete circle," Mrs McLean said.
"There were 50-foot flames coming up at us. We had three or four helicopters landing here, taking water from our dam to save the neighbours' houses. It was like a war zone.
"Our phone lines were burnt, we had no power. We can't thank the emergency services enough."
Mr McLean said: "One sleeps, the other watches."
Anda sedang membaca artikel tentang
Blaze baffles firefighters
Dengan url
Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya
Blaze baffles firefighters
namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link
sebagai sumbernya


text:
Finally, moving away from hats!
Here's a cheery little evening bag I made. Rather different then my usual bags.
For a bag, I prefer to use a sturdy, durable acrylic, like Red Heart Super Saver. It's the sort of thing that can handle a lot more use and abuse.
I started this bag by making a flat, rectangular base, then worked up the sides in the round. The textured area is alternating dc and sc stitches - I can't remember if it's called the seed stitch or the moss stitch. The flap was made by first working a few straight rows for the part that covers the top of the bag opening, then reducing on one side only. I tried to line up the plain and textured sections in the body of the bag. The button loop is just a chain loop that was covered when I worked sc around the edge opening. I also did a row of slip stitchs just inside the edge, using the slight holes formed when working the sc edge. It not only tidied up the look of it, but strengthened the edge of flap at the botton loop.
The fractal flower is another hyperbolic accent. I like using these to cover the seam that forms when working in the round.
The handle was made using Tunisian Stockinette Stitch, just 4 stitches wide. At this width, a regular hook can be used. I find it makes really nice handles.
More photos here.


text:
Tilt EQ has gained popularity in recent years and there is a lot to be said for this simple, broad brush approach to EQ. Designing tools which offer no more control than brightening or darkening content while maintaining the internal balance of the frequency content of the material is understandable in these days of infinitely powerful tools. An old phrase about "giving someone enough rope" often springs to mind and this less is more approach to controlling frequencies definitely has a place alongside powerful digital tools.
That being said I have only recently tried a dedicated tilt EQ. Prior to this I have exploited the unusual flexibility of EQIII to offer a similar, though less convenient, tilt EQ for free.
EQIII has Q available on its shelving filters. Not all EQs offer this. For example Channel Strip has a fixed Q on shelving filters. Many EQ plug-ins do offer Q on shelving filters but the Q control range on EQIII goes to a very low (broad) value of 0.1. Comparing this to other quality EQ plugins I can't find another which goes this low. This gives more than enough Q to accommodate setting up very gentle boosts and cuts between the high and low shelving bands to make a tilt type curve using stock plug-ins. The output control can be used to compensate for any change in gain and by putting alternative EQs in the A-E and F-G insert slots and using shift+2 and shift+3 you can quickly AB alternative settings.
This won't be for everyone. A dedicated Tilt EQ is more convenient and may sound better. Some will insist that linear phase EQ is necessary (EQIII doesn't null perfectly) and Tilt and linear phase EQs are available if you want them, but if you want to try this helpful approach to EQ with tools you already have, give it a go.


text:
Local journalists draw fiery views from El Cajon City Council candidates at forum
On Oct. 5, candidates for the upcoming El Cajon City Council election were invited to Griffin Gate at Grossmont College by local journalists Miriam Raftery editor of East County Magazine, Karen Pearlman of the Union Tribune, Albert Fulcher, editor of The East County Californian and Marya Fani of MEGA network to participate in a forum discussion about the most concerning issues facing the city.
All 10 candidates were invited but candidates Stephanie Harper, Ben Kalasho, Humbert Cabrera, Steve Goble, Joseph Fountain, Vicky Butcher and George Glover attended the event. Missing the event due to prior obligations were Paul Circo and incumbents Councilmembers Star Bales and Bob McClellan. The Lincoln Club of San Diego and The Republican Club of San Diego County endorsed all three.
During the forum as the journalists acted as moderators and asked specific questions as audience members were also encouraged to write questions for the candidates.
A wide net was cast on the subjects of the questions. The candidates got to weigh in on various topics, from the construction of an animal shelter, marijuana, sales tax, police practices and the question of the separation of church and state.
The forum became unexpectedly feisty on practically every issue, especially between Fountain, Cabrera, Glover and Kalasho, who all had vastly different perspectives.
On the question of the animal shelter, most candidates agreed that the money to do it was there but the reason it had not opened was due to political gridlock.
Fountain maintained that that the problem was a regional issue due to lack of consistent leadership. Glover disagreed saying the root was the coordination efforts between cities to build facilities like the shelter.
"The only thing we are waiting for is whether or not we are going to get buy-in on contracts from the surrounding cities," he said. "We didn't plan to do contracts with other folks, so what we need to do quickly is look at the funds we have and see if it is even feasible to contract with these other cities."
On the question of Proposition 64, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana, the most nonconformist perspective was that of Fountain who drew applause from some audience members when he disagreed with other candidates who said they would try to keep marijuana out of the city with the use of conditional use permits.
"Conditional use permits are the worst idea that I have ever heard in my entire life," he said.
He said it should be fully legal and regulated. "We should embrace it. We should allow growers to grow it in Gillespie Field."
Butcher and Harper took on more moderate opinions. Butcher said she said she was intrigued by the possibilities inherent in its legalization and said if it passed, the community should deal with it using dialogue and discussion.
"We need to come to grips with it in an honest way," she said. "We have failed to understand that communication, discussion and dealing with tough issues requires communication."
Harper said the matter was one of personal choice but suggested that pharmaceutical companies were blocking legalization.
"Companies don't want us to be able to put a seed in the ground and grow something that might take care of our illness," she said. "They want us to spend hundreds and hundreds on their pills."
ECPAC, taxes, police and poverty.
With regards to El Cajon's high 8.5 percent sales tax, the opinions varied.
Goble said he was not in favor of raising taxes but said he was not sure how he would lower the existing tax. Glover said Propositions O and A were at fault for raising taxes. Prop A is a current county transportation initiative that would raise taxes by another half percent.
"Vote against measure A," he said. Fountain and Kalasho said because the sales tax was too high, people went to neighboring cities to shop, affecting El Cajon's economy. Fountain proposed not charging sales tax on clothing and food, to help out citizens in poverty. Butcher talked about the negative impact high taxes had on struggling minorities and said taking tax of food would help but was not the total solution.
"We need to look at the bigger picture," she said.
Harper proposed that tax dollars should go into childcare and supporting citizens while Kalasho proposed switching to electronic pay to lower taxes that according to him, would save El Cajon around $48,000 dollars. He also mentioned installing city-owned billboards would help raise the city's income.
Cabrera said excessive regulation and high taxes were merely burdens for business and proposed a tax reprieve for them.
On the recent issue of the shooting of an African American man by police, Glover said that although it was a tragedy, people needed to let the investigation run its course before being too judgmental. He also said a citizen's review board was not necessary to deal with incidents like these. Fountain, Butcher and Harper said the problem was one of credibility and accountability.
"They (police) need to know the law and be about people," Harper said.
Butcher and Fountain agreed that the number of complaints against local police spoke for themselves and lack of diversity was a factor
"Out police does not reflect the diversity in our city," Butcher said.
Kalasho countered highlighting the difficult nature of the police's job.
"It was everybody's fault," he said.
He did concede that racism might have been a factor.
"Of course, racism is real," he said.
Goble criticized the police's 50-minute response time at the shooting. He added that more officers with adequate training for these kinds of situations were needed.
The candidates were also asked about the reopening of the East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC), whose renovation has been stalled for a long time.
Butcher and Goble said it was necessary to get moving on the issue because ECPAC helped bring the community closer together and the arts are an investment. Glover and Harper also agreed on the need to reopen the center but said it should be done completely, not in pieces. Kalasho mentioned the monetary benefits of reopening the center, as it could be rented out for numerous events. Cabrera defended the project's stalled state and said the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce was working on it also.
With El Cajon's large homeless and poverty-stricken populations at high numbers, all candidates agreed that more had to be done for this segment. Kalasho also included the city's large immigrant population as in vast need of assistance because of insistent stigma against some of them. Glover said a homeless task force was needed while Fountain said the community needed to feel empowered and take pride in their city to address the stigma.
Cabrera said to fix the city's 29 percent poverty rate, more jobs needed to be available in the area.
Goble also advocated for the refugee population and suggested a nine-month assistance period for refugees so they can assimilate.
Glover and Fountain sparred on whether or not to invest more on education. Glover said education and partnering with corporation were the way for students to get jobs after school while Fountain disagreed and said more economical transportation in the community needed to be spent on, not education.
Butcher also said corporate partnerships would help bring more jobs.
On the ever-present threat of climate change, Glover said individuals should be responsible for themselves and make an effort to recycle while Fountain said that every single rooftop should have solar panels and said the city should switch to grey water systems, something all the other candidates jumped on and supported after Fountain mentioned it.
With such a wide array of opinions, El Cajon's voters have the opportunity to change the face of City Council with such a diverse collections of candidates running for the three council seats available.


text:
'Immensely talented new author.' John Marrs, author of The One and When You Disappeared
'Engrossing, compelling and twisty from the first page to the shocking ending. This book grabbed me and didn't let go.' Michele Campbell author of It's Always the Husband
'Unique and utterly compelling. This twisty psychological thriller will chill you to the bones.' Gemma Metcalfe author of Trust Me
'A stellar and original concept, brilliantly executed. The final chapters had my heart in my…


text:
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
What Letter Defines The Shape of the Great Recession: L, U, V, or W?
Of course, there have been some V's in other countries, especially in East Asia, where some of the former tigers, such as Taiwan and South Korea had among the sharpest GDP declines in the world, but bounced hard and are booming again, probably being dragged along by the hyper growth of China.
5 comments:
I think the US is headed for a mixture of a F and U style recovery.
The Banks have looted the treasury, and the youth have no job prospects.
- April 13, 2010 at 7:36 PM
- Daro said...
I thought this had been decided? It's a "Y". The no. of billionaires is up while the rest of society slides down the vertical slope.
- April 13, 2010 at 9:59 PM
- TheTrucker said...
It's an "L". And it will remain an "L" until we get some serious action on immigration and trade.
- April 14, 2010 at 10:43 PM
- Daro said...
An "L"? Why you moist-eyed, optimist... I agree on immigration. I'm suffering from disconnect to understand why deporting illegals is racist (as many claim). I know it's not. The disconnect is why SO many people are against sending them back. I'm on a working visa in Japan myself. If I vilate the terms... voop! I'm kicked out of the country. I understand this and accept it. Does this make me a bad person?
- April 14, 2010 at 11:06 PM
- r l love said...
The unemployment rate among those without high-school diplomas here is above 15%. For college grads it is about 5%. For those not going to college there is a basic choice of flipping burgers or joining the military. This of course allows the Empire to export its culture without requiring those citizens with a voice to put their children in harm's way.
So your "disconnect to understand why deporting illegals is racist", does not make you a "bad person"; but it does make you a bad Democrat/Republican. The Hispanic vote will very possibly decide which Party will prevail in the coming elections etc. And the Hispanics are smart enough, in a cynical way that comes from a history of tyrannical circumstances, to know how to get something in return for their support. And of course they want a bigger slice of the American pie.
The upheaval and social turmoil of the Viet Nam era was as easy to eliminate as subsidizing agriculture (eliminate opportunities in rural areas while also displacing peasants in Mexico etc.) And... outsourcing manufacturing jobs, while subsidizing urban poverty. Then, simply ignoring the immigration laws (government employees are very capable when required to be lazy and irresponsible). All very clever when consideration is given to the fact that the costs are borne by the very people being manipulated into offering-up their young, while those who gain financially are also insulated from the dangers of 'their' hegemony.
The social engineering aspect of this that is especially clever though, is that the culture being exported brings with it the external costs of obesity and a long list of diet-related diseases. Plus, a cultural dependence on environmental damage that must be outsourced as a side-effect of growth. Then too the cultural model has external costs as a result of extraordinarily high crime rates, divorce rates, and many other social issues.
So, solving the military recruitment problems that were made evident during the Viet Nam war was actually beyond clever, it was diabolically so, but all in the name of God, naturally. So if it seems unreasonable for the social stigma of 'racism' to be used as a tool in the most elaborate social engineering scheme of all time, remember that 'God works in mysterious ways', (and just be relieved that Christians have evolved beyond the practice of just taking what they want). Consequently, if a small percentage of citizens are intelligent enough to see the scheme for what it is, (an evil scheme but an improvement nonetheless), what is the harm in labeling these people as 'racist'? It is not as if this tiny sect is likely to be 'well rounded' and supportive in the first place. Labels are tools to a social engineer and our democracy is the project.
- April 15, 2010 at 10:59 AM


text:
Our Story
Our Philosophy
At GPFS our philosophy is to ensure that ethics and transparency drive everything, that simplicity and nuance are mutually respected, and that employees come first.
We look to partner with clients that value our philosophy and the way we separate ourselves. Our clients collaborate with us as a back office partner who helps them deliver their own promise of reliable transparent reporting.
Our Culture
Our culture challenges traditional views of financial service organizations because our focus is on our people. GPFS employees are truly a team. We train together, we work hard together, we celebrate our wins together and we learn from our challenges together.
Being the best fund administrator means having the best employees. To accomplish this, employees are our focus and our culture rewards employee success. Being a successful employee at GPFS means you embrace our philosophy, drive to excellence, and are motivated by exceeding client expectations.
Our History
GPFS was founded in 2011 to offer Private Equity firms back office solutions that strike the right balance between technological efficiencies and white glove service. The management team has over 50 years of combined experience and GPFS's founder has been providing customized back office solutions to a range of private equity firms since 2001.
In the past decade the industry's demand for reliable, highly competent and extremely collaborative service providers has grown exponentially. From our beginning, GPFS has committed to be a unique leader in delivering on those demands.
Our Solutions
Private Equity Funds
We have focus at GPFS. Delivering services exclusively to private equity firms allows us to hone our skills and be the best possible partner with our clients. We provide services to a range of clients operating across various private equity specialties, such as:
Buyout clients can range in size and strategy. Our Buyout clients highly value our expertise in partnership agreement nuance and structural complexity.
Venture Capital
Clients operate at every spectrum of the Venture Capital discipline. In addition to complexity, our skills that manage investment tempo and volume help us deliver great service.
Growth Equity
Having a passion for growth businesses, our clients operate in a range of transactions and we adapt to meet their needs.
Co-Invest / SPV
Managers of Co-Invest Funds will benefit from our experience working with a variety of fund types across several industries. Managers of Special Purpose Vehicles can customize solutions based on that vehicles reporting needs.
Fund of Fund
Fund of Funds investing into Private Equity products will value our broad experience across the Private Equity industry. We appreciate the unique high-paced demands of Fund of Fund products.
Client Operations
Our Private Equity clients have their own internal back office needs that require GPFS's unique solutions.
Management Company
We have a dedicated team of professionals who specialize in accounting and reporting for Management Companies. For clients who want to have the synergy of a dedicated in-house team and the economies of outsourcing, GPFS offers an under-one-roof solution.
General Partner
General Partner and other internal fund related entities require economical but tailored offerings. Our fund administration clients can customize their General Partner Accounting and Reporting services.
Our Services
We package all of our services with client partnership in mind. As your ally, we deliver services under strict procedures and controls. GPFS is proud to have consistently received a clean SSAE 16 SOC I Type II report since 2013.
Our Team
Our culture is centered on our employees. Committed to team development, cooperation, respect and most importantly morale, we avoid the service provider pitfall of high turnover.
- Scott Directorraeanne2018-01-19T12:28:59+00:00
Scott Director
- Edward Directorraeanne2017-12-12T14:55:10+00:00
Edward Director
- Beth Directorraeanne2017-12-12T14:55:10+00:00
Beth Director
- Adam Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2018-04-10T16:31:15+00:00
Adam Senior Fund Accountant
- Alex Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2019-02-02T11:40:18+00:00
Alex Senior Fund Accountant
- Andrew Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2018-07-02T14:12:08+00:00
Andrew Senior Fund Accountant
- Bruce Associate Operations Controllerraeanne2018-06-22T10:48:03+00:00
Bruce Associate Operations Controller
- Chris Associate Operations Controllerraeanne2018-04-10T16:29:39+00:00
Chris Associate Operations Controller
- Courtney Associate Fund Controllerraeanne2018-08-29T11:38:26+00:00
Courtney Associate Fund Controller
- Donna Office Coordinatorraeanne2018-10-10T16:13:39+00:00
Donna Office Coordinator
- Elisabel Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2017-12-12T14:55:10+00:00
Elisabel Senior Fund Accountant
- Eric Fund Controllerraeanne2018-04-10T16:27:22+00:00
Eric Fund Controller
- Fabio Fund Controllerraeanne2016-12-20T14:55:15+00:00
Fabio Fund Controller
- Gauri Fund Controllerraeanne2018-04-10T16:26:39+00:00
Gauri Fund Controller
- Gigi Fund Accountantraeanne2018-04-10T16:32:34+00:00
Gigi Fund Accountant
- Jason Fund Accountantraeanne2018-10-10T16:12:39+00:00
Jason Fund Accountant
- Jay Fund Controllerraeanne2018-04-10T16:27:54+00:00
Jay Fund Controller
- Jennifer Operations Controllerraeanne2019-02-05T12:56:05+00:00
Jennifer Operations Controller
- Jessica Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2019-02-02T11:38:33+00:00
Jessica Senior Fund Accountant
- Ken Associate Fund Controllerraeanne2017-12-12T14:55:12+00:00
Ken Associate Fund Controller
- Kevin Fund Accountantraeanne2019-02-05T12:55:14+00:00
Kevin Fund Accountant
- Madeline Fund Accountantraeanne2018-07-02T14:11:25+00:00
Madeline Fund Accountant
- Matthew Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2019-02-02T11:43:13+00:00
Matthew Senior Fund Accountant
- Miles Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2017-12-12T14:55:12+00:00
Miles Senior Fund Accountant
- Ralph Fund Controllerraeanne2018-08-28T16:23:27+00:00
Ralph Fund Controller
- Renee Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2018-04-10T16:33:43+00:00
Renee Senior Fund Accountant
- Samantha Senior Operations Accountantraeanne2018-10-29T10:31:49+00:00
Samantha Senior Operations Accountant
- Tracy Associate Fund Controllerraeanne2018-08-28T16:23:06+00:00
Tracy Associate Fund Controller
- Vanessa Senior Fund Accountantraeanne2018-08-28T16:23:56+00:00
Vanessa Senior Fund Accountant
Join Our Team
We offer a challenging career, full of opportunity with some fun along the way. Bright, hard-working, reflective and service oriented candidates make great additions to our team.


text:
All Vermonters deserve equal rights
|All Vermonters deserve equal rights
December 1, 2008
|Open letter to Gov. Jim Douglas: During the last two weeks, the emerging battleground in the fight for gay marriage and equal rights has become our state and our legislature. I applaud and support Sen. John Campbell (D-Windsor) for his work to prepare and to introduce a gay marriage bill that will provide full marriage rights to Vermont same-sex couples where the civil union bill of 2000 has fallen short and has kept gay and lesbian relationships separate and unequal.
With this particular issue even more of a political landmine following this month's national elections, I am proud to have a member of the legislative leadership who is bringing Vermont back to the forefront of progressive politics and progressive thinking in this country.
I am, however, surprised by the politicking that is being demonstrated by you, sir. Fresh off your re-election to a fourth term, you have already drawn the line before hearing any formal argument, before reading any bill or legislation and you are seemingly oblivious to 58 percent of Vermonters who have been polled and have indicated they support or lean towards supporting gay marriage for same-sex couples. This is clearly one more example of how out of touch you are with Vermonters.
I am disappointed how you are trying to sidestep the most important issue in this country right now with your claims that lawmakers in the Legislature should solely focus on solving the economic downturn that it appears your policies have created during your previous three terms.
Your misleading statements have made Vermonters believe that the House and Senate can only handle one issue at a time and has made lawmakers feel that supporting a gay marriage bill will make citizens suffering from economic strains become more impatient with the Legislature for focusing on "other issues." Civil rights should never be put to the side of the table, just as no other policy or legislation should be placed above legally granting God-given human rights to the people of this state.
The people who discriminate against me without even knowing me or those who are like me, they have lowered me to their level. Their hate has made me hate; hate their intolerance, their bigotry. I don't believe that you "hate" the LGBT community but I feel as if you are ignoring us by wanting to focus solely on the economy of the state. I am not a second-class citizen, Gov. Douglas. I am who I am and I am proud. I am gay and first and foremost and most importantly, I am a human being.
The one place that I've finally felt comfortable and accepted is now threatened, not just by votes cast in other states, but now by the pen in your hand. All of us; gay, straight, lesbian, and transgendered are all threatened by these decisions.
If one group of people are discriminated against for being different, then all people can be and will continue to be discriminated against, for we are all unique, but we are more similar than different. It's easier for some to highlight and magnify the differences than to acknowledge and accept the obvious similarities.
We all are human; we all love, we all feel. We all are equal in God's eyes, and the divisions between us are man-made.
A higher law above that of any state or federal Constitution has already commanded freedom and inalienable human rights for us all, regardless of sexual orientation, and yet some believe that they have the authority to say to whom they apply. As if to say our relationships, our love, our lives, are any less meaningful that that shared between a man and woman. Compromises were once made, and separate rights were a stepping stone, but separate is never equal, and not morally just.
I have personally never voted for you simply because your views and opinions have honestly never matched with mine, but I still hold a level of respect for all my state's elected officials regardless of whether I voted for them or not.
Gov. Douglas, your statements have lowered my level of respect for you. I grew up believing that regardless of parties and affiliations, all Vermont politicians were different than the elected officials of larger cities and states that say one thing before election day and do another and after winning office.
But now you have taken back a campaign promise that I heard this fall. I heard you numerous times during the debates and on your television ads saying you wanted to "improve the quality of life for all Vermonters." If you truly wanted to increase the quality of life for all Vermonters, why won't you grant all Vermonters equal rights and end the discrimination and separation happening right inside our Green Mountains?
The lawmakers in the Legislature can multitask, governor. Let them. Vermonters are calling for equality in marriage and a gay marriage bill can be a top priority and the economy doesn't need to be shifted into second place. You know this. Vermonters know this and their voices are clear. Listen and make the right decision Gov. Douglas, the choice is yours.


text:
Building intranets with Drupal
Drupal training course overview
Drupal is a fantastic tool for building an intranet, this course will cover various strategies and combinations of modules (views, og, taxonomy etc) required to build your Drupal intranet.
Course requirements
Some experience with Drupal is an advantage
Course Duration
16 hours (2 day)
30,000 INR / 750 USD per delegate at our premises in India, 50,000 INR / 1000 USD for up to 5 delegates at your premises. Interested in multiple courses or variations - contact us
Drupal training course outline
- Introduction to Drupal, quickly covering the basic concepts
- Views module, covering filters, arguments and caching
- Segmenting content using the organic groups module
- Putting it all together to create our intranet
- Basic theming principles
- Adding web2.0 and social networking features to your intranet
- Integrating with your current systems, importing content and users.


text:
Applied Energy Solutions Attends Promat 2017 and Launches Two New Technologies
Applied Energy Solutions will be attending The Promat Show, April 3-7, 2017 in Chicago, IL. President & CEO, Vern Fleming, marketing, customer service, and engineering staff will be at booth S2315 during the show.
Applied Energy Solutions will be displaying their brand new LithPack™ as well as the Maverick Eco Series™ High Frequency Charger as well as a new interactive trade show booth display. The LithPack ™ a solution for class 3 pallet jacks, walkies, boasts may features and benefits including a longer run time and much shorter charge time than lead acid batteries and dated systems. The Maverick Eco Series™ charger features a more compact portable and flexible design than its more bulky counterparts without compromising durability. It is also a more economical solution for smaller applications or warehouses with space constraints.
For more information on the LithPack™ visit www.lithpack.com
Information on the Maverick Eco Series™ www.appliedenergysol.com/general/applied-energy-solutions-launches-maverick-eco-series/
To register for the Promat Show visit www.promat.com
About Applied Energy Solutions
Applied Energy Solutions manufactures industrial battery chargers for forklifts, pallet jacks and other battery powered transportation equipment. AES makes all products in the USA from design, manufacturing and sub-assemblies to interconnect and final assembly.
AES designs, manufactures, markets, and sell a comprehensive line of battery chargers for forklifts, and pallet jacks, and specialize in class 3 pallet jack battery solutions, and other battery powered transportation equipment. AES is application focused and are experts in customizing and educating on battery charging solutions. Their vertical integration provides us with exceptional quality control, flexibility, and speed. For more information on the new website or complete lines of AES battery chargers, call 1.800.836.2132 or visit http://www.appliedenergysol.com/. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, or Google + .


text:
HANCOCK -- The pregnant woman holed up for two days in a Hancock motel with a man who made threats was not a hostage, police said Saturday.
Maryland State Police said in a press release that Rene Reynolds, 21, was "complicit" with her boyfriend, James A. Prevatt III, 26, and depicted herself as a hostage. Police said both are from Moncks Corners, S.C., but Prevatt has lived in Hagerstown.
Prevatt and Reynolds have been charged with crimes in connection with a 45-hour standoff at Americas Best Value Inn that ended Friday night. Police said they rushed and grabbed Prevatt when he stepped out of his room to get food delivered by a robotic device.
During the course of the standoff, Prevatt said several times he would kill police officers who tried to arrest him on warrants and would kill his hostage, police said. He also allegedly threatened to set off bombs.


text:
Insurance and Billing
Pioneer Valley Surgicenter accepts most major insurance and managed care plans. However, we are unable to accept Health New England as your primary insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage is between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and or deductibles. Pioneer Valley Surgicenter accepts cash, check, VISA/MasterCard/CareCredit and online payment plans.
You will receive an easy to understand, all-inclusive bill for the services provided at Pioneer Valley Surgicenter. You can also expect a bill from your physician.
If you have any questions regarding your bill, please contact our Central Billing Office at