Former 24 director and executive producer Jon Cassar answered fan questions on Reddit in order to promote his feature film Forsaken. We've rounded up all the 24-related responses.
I just want everyone to understand from the outset of this, that I am not involved with the new reboot of 24. I don't know anything more than has been reported in the press. I possibly could be involved when it goes to series, but at this point I am not.
So to answer your question – I have no idea what the writers have planned for Jack Bauer. But I'm guessing his name, if not the character himself, will appear in the new reboot.
No idea if Sean Callery or FOX is going to release another CD of his 24 music. But if they did, I'd buy it too, because I'm a huge fan. Sean has scored half of all the shows I've directed. He's without a doubt the best.
I do miss chatting with fans of the show on the 24 FAN PHONE – it was a wonderful happy accident the way that came about.
I always loved making 24 – there will never be any show quite like it – although many have tried.
I really loved the opening episode of Season 5.
My favorite season is 5 – that's the season with David Palmer and Michelle being killed. It was a complete story reset and it's also the year we won the Emmy for best drama. It all came together that year. As far as we should have [done anything differently]…. I think if you're in the arts in any capacity you go to bed every night thinking, what if.
I think the problem with season 6 is that it was the hangover from season 5. We had won all the awards for 5 and think we just lost our edge on 6. You try really hard when you're the bridesmaid but not the bride, like we were for the first 4 seasons of 24. We were nominated every year for a best drama Emmy and every year we watched another show walk away with it until season 5. But I do think we made a great comeback with season 7, which was one of my favorite seasons.
I made a real effort to show people eating in my first episode and Joel Surnow (the show creator) hated it. He had a theory that became law on 24, and that was if you have time to put food in your mouth and chew, then that's seconds being wasted in a day where seconds can't be wasted. So none ate on camera, we always assumed characters ate and went to the bathroom when we were showing a storyline they weren't in.
The action scenes were always challenging especially with the short time and limited capital we had – but we were always ready to shoot anything the writers could come up with, including landing a plane on the highway in downtown LA. We had a great production team that always figured out how we could do it. I always think shooting two actors sitting in a room talking is more difficult than a shootout and exploding helicopters, because from a director's point of view it's harder to make the first scenario interesting.
Ridiculous when any form of entertainment is used to justify political choices. We should reflect what's happening, not inform it.
Her name is Anne Melville, and she's one of the best in the business. She was the encyclopedia of what had happened on previous scenes and episodes.
We tried but his schedule didn't sync up with ours.
They were all my children – I loved them all.
The main 24 theme and the way he interweaved it and morphed it into different moods, including a love theme.
Film vs Digital – we did end the regular run of 24 on film and that's just because we had done it that way for so long. Although we were one of the first shows to start using digital for specific situations, like helicopter work, and cityscape night shooting. But there was a big backlash against it back then. I have no problem moving forward with technology so I'm good with digital. Its all about the lighting anyways. Take a look at my feature Forsaken this weekend, it's gorgeous, and it was shoot on digital. But I had an amazing cinematographer Rene Ohashi.
I'm happy you enjoyed that [Season 2 behind the scenes] documentary. It really was a very accurate look at our process. I've directed hundreds of hours of TV and now movies, and my passion has not changed at all. I really do love what I have been given the privilege to do.


It has long been a contention of mine that the Renaissance wasn't really the Renaissance, at least not in the ways we usually understand the term. The desperate overemphasising of its civilising aspects that has gone on – the quest for geometric perfection, the rediscovery of antique knowledge and so on – tells us more about our delusions of progress than it does about the real ambitions of the 15th century. It has blinded us to some powerful truths about the era: its religious passion; its love of illusion. The fact that there was more of the Middle Ages in the Renaissance than we habitually propose has been shovelled under the civilisational carpet.
For a decent illustration of this important corrective, visit Renaissance Faces at the National Gallery. Certainly, there is no other overwhelming reason to see the show. No. That is wrong. Let me rephrase. Renaissance Faces is packed with superb examples of portraiture from the period, and as there are great things here by Titian, Holbein, Van Eyck and even Arcimboldo, you must witness them, of course. A surprising number of the exhibits come from the National's own holdings and have merely been moved around the building. But novelty is never a worthwhile aim for any display. The more telling problem is not with the ingredients, but with the recipe.
The show is filled with marvellous things, but that does not make it a marvellous show. Alas, the exhibition-making here is horribly confused. Skipping between epochs, nations and methods like a gorging flea, this thoroughly mixed-up event has forgotten the cardinal rule of show-building: if you want us to follow, give us a journey.
To return to my opening salvo: in the absence of a proper route through the cornucopia of faces, the only successful way to enjoy these proceedings is to forget the usual exhibition need to join up some dots and to investigate each visage from scratch as you come to it. Which at least puts you in a decent position to see Renaissance portraiture for what it was: a hotchpotch of styles, methods, treatments and techniques; a scramble of tastes, looks, textures and fashions; a ratatouille of approaches, ambitions, outlooks and endgames.
This waywardness sets in from the first room, where we range crazily from a delicate French profile of a lady painted with exquisite precision by an anonymous Burgundian in about 1400, to Dürer's startling portrait of a fiercely staring Johann Kleberger, from 1526. A trick of fashion makes Kleberger look more like a 19th-century composer than a Renaissance courtier, with his muttonchop sideboards and his Schubertian crop. How recent he appears. Certainly, portraiture has travelled a long way from the beatific French profile, but who ever doubted that portraiture was different in 1400 from what it became in 1526? What other agenda is being set?


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Sikh Missionary Society (U.K.)
ਸਿੱਖ ਮਿਸ਼ਨਰੀ ਸੁਸਾਇਟੀ (ਯੂ.ਕੇ.)
The Universal Faith
Gurus Principles Code of Conduct Philosophy Prayers Ceremonies Institutions Takhts Sikh Festival Calendar Glossary
Information Product Catalogue
Please note its best to call the Sikh Missionary Society U.K. beforehand before visiting due to the changing nature of government guidelines on Safety due to the current Pandemic.
Please note this means there will also be no religious programmes, classes or activities at the centre either until further notice.
Further information -
COVID-19: Impact on gurdwaras funding, religious personnel and practice
UK Government information on the Corona Virus (COVID-19)
Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) in Panjabi
Guidance on Social Distancing in Panjabi
COVID-19 Shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people in Panjabi
Sikh Missionary Society UK Annual Report and Financial Statements Year 2019/20
The Sikh Missionary Society (U.K.) is a charity. Our registered charity number is 262404. We are regulated by the Charity Commission to whom we are required to submit our annual report and financial statements, up-to-date information about our trustees and other administrative information.
Our annual reports are available to view-
Annual Report and Financial Statements 2019/20
Information about the Sikh Missionary Society UK is also available via the Charities Commision website
Your Seva is required for completion of a new Seminar Hall above Mata Sahib Kaur Hall.
The construction of the hall has been started, preparations for the building are expected to be completed by November. Hence we appeal for donations, please consider to help support this effort -
Donation Guide and Forms
Donation Information in Panjabi
Happy New Year 2021 as we celebrate Guru Gobind Singh ji's Parkaas* Gurpurab (Birthday)
May happiness and blessings of the Guru be with all as we enter the New Year.
On 5 January, the global Sikh community celebrates the Parkaash(birth) of the Tenth Nanak, Guru Gobind Singh ji.
"The ethos of the Sikh faith was enunciated by Guru Nanak, strengthened and augmented by his eight successors and finally brought to a self surviving maturity by Guru Gobind Singh." (quote from a paper by late scholar/poet, S Jaswinder Singh Chadha.)
Guru Gobind Singh ji completed Guru Nanak Sahib's mission of establishing Sikhi as the global Khalsa Panth, the egalitarian Order of the Khalsa.
Today, Sikh identity, ideology and institutions continue to face challenges in India and in the Sikh diaspora. For British Sikhs, as for other UK communities, year 2018 will be remembered as the year of the Brexit negotiations, and the countdown for the UK to leave the European Union (the Brexit) was approaching its end. In the US, minority communities including the Sikhs, have been apprehensive following Donald Trump's victory to become the President due to his extreme right wing views. Other countries can follow this trend to the extreme right to cause problems for the minorities by challenging the very ethos of multi-culturalism.
Terrorism in the name of misguided "Islam" which has been spreading since 9/11, has posed challenges for Sikh identity in the West. Yet, as a recent Sikh Network survey has shown, Sikhs continue to remain invisible to the government of the UK and other Western countries because they are not counted and monitored reliably as "Sikhs" under the current system. For example, many crimes against Sikhs are recorded as crimes under "Islamophobia".
There is a new awakening to push Sikh identity at global level. There is a global Sikh reaction to being lost in figures as "Indians" or "Asians" or misidentified as "Muslim" or even mis-profiled as "terrorists".
The challenges to main stream Sikh ideology and the independence of central Sikh institutions have been only too obvious for more than a century when Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha was compelled to write "Hum Hindu Nahi". There are Snatan dharmi Sikhs who are now openly preaching Brahmanic thought.
Internal controversy about the Dasam Granth must be avoided by fully accepting the Guruship of Jugo Jug Attal Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib in accordance with the Command of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Dasam Granth should be researched and celebrated as an invaluable source of literary heritage but not placed at par with Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Otherwise, today, Sikhs are better engaged with governments in the diaspora countries. We look to Year 2021 as the year of Chardhi Kalaa of the global Khalsa Panth.
Let us "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."(Albert Einstein)
May the Khalsa be imbued with humility and high wisdom. (Sikh Ardaas)
Have a promising and fulfilling New Year.
Further reading -
Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Mission: Connecting the Dots
Challenges to Sikh Identity in The West under Articles
Guru Granth - Guru Panth & the Institution of Sri Akal Takht Sahib under Articles
The Saint Soldier under Publications
Saint Soldier under Publications
Sarbans Daani Guru Gobind Singh Ji under Articles
The Sikh Manifesto
Parkaash = illumination. Birth of a saintly person who becomes a source of spiritual enlightenment.
Gurpurb (or Gurpurab) is a religious festival commemorating a Guru.
For Sikh word concepts refer to the glossary
Celebrating 550th Guru Nanak Parkash (Birthday) Anniversary
50th Anniversary of The Sikh Missionary Society UK
Guru Nanak's Nirmal Panth to Khalsa Panth
State of the Panth and next steps:
Where are we? Where are we going? Where do we want to be?
Guru Nanak Sahib's 550th Parkash anniversary is being celebrated across the globe.
Guru Ji's Message is evergreen and relevant to all times and places. As we celebrate so we also reflect on the state of the Khalsa Panth today. We ask ourselves if we are the true followers of the Sikhi preached by Guru ji. If not, then we need to rediscover Sikhi in its pristine form.
The True Source for doing that is Gurbani in Sri Guru Granth Sahib as ordained by Guru Gobind Singh ji. The Singh Sabha Movement started by Gursikh scholars in the second half of the 19th century was a milestone initiative in Sikh tradition to guide ourselves back to the Sikhi as taught by Guru Nanak Jot and Jugat over a period of 239 years from 1469 to 1708.
Today, we have hundreds of gurdwaras and Panthic jathebandis. There is no shortage of paper and electronic information and publications about Sikhi. We need to lay the foundation for Sikhi milestone achievements for the next 50 years as we celebrate the arrival of Guru Nanak Sahib 550 years ago.
We need to spread Gurbani-based guidance about the most pressing issues facing humanity today.
Below are links to some selected articles by Sikh diaspora scholars for special publications by Gurdwaras and organisations commemorating Guru Nanak Sahib 550th Parkash Divas:
Guru Nanak's Legacy Half a Millennium Later (Dr I.J. Singh, New York, USA)
Guru Nanak's Babarvani: Characterization of Conflict (Prof Nirmal Singh, Orlando, USA)
The Hijackers of Sikhi (Dr Karminder Singh, Malaysia)
Guru Nanak's Concept of Practical Spirituality through Truthful Living (Brig. S Rawel Singh, Gurgaon, India)
Gurmat Philosophy of Guru Nanak (Dr Kirpal Singh, New Zealand)
Guru Nanak's Sovereign Path: The Nirmal Panth (Gurmukh Singh OBE, UK)
Sikhism and Ecological Issues (Gurmukh Singh OBE, UK)
Guru Nanak's contribution to the modern world (Justice Anup Singh Choudri ret'd)
Chronological Table of Sikh Gurus
Articles on Sikh Ideology & Identity
Current Affairs advisories from Sardar Gurmukh Singh OBE, Chair of the Sikh Missionary Society Advisory Board -
The Sikhs; Their Religion and Tradition
Who is my Guru?
Sikh religious titles, duties and related skills
Sikh weddings: Anand Karaj
Mixed-marriages : Professing Non-Sikh Faith But Married in Gurdwara
Women in Sikh Tradition
Sikhism and the Status of Women
Heritage of the Sikhs - The Sikh Martial Tradition
Role of Sikh Women in 18th Century Khalsa Struggle
The First Anglo-Sikh War - Amarpal Sidhu - Book Review
A Sikh Approach to War and Peace
Radicalization & Confused Government Policy
Sikhism & Care of the Planet
Sikhism & Ecological Issues
Sikhism & The Earth Charter
Understanding types of Gurdwara and main Sikh groupings in the UK (Report: Research into Sikh Presence and Relationships in the Region for East of England Faiths Council)
His study about the Life and Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, published as a book by The Sikh Missionary Society UK with the title - Guru Tegh Bahadur: The True Story"
Articles by S. Gurmukh Singh can be read under Articles on Sikh Idealogy & Identity
His weekly Current Sikh Affairs "News & Views" column in Panjab Times
His monthly articles on SikhNet
Sikh Missionary Society (U.K.) & Sikh Council UK
Sikh Council UK (Board of Jathedars) meeting at the Sikh Missionary Society UK on 4 July 2015
The Sikh Missionary Society (U.K.) is now affiliated to the Sikh Council UK supporting the principle of Sikh unity to pursue Sikhi miri-piri objectives in the UK & Europe (following the Paris Sikh Summit of 26 November 2011.
Sikh Council UK & Sikh Issues
Sikh Council Brochure
Sikh Council UK Guidelines: Marriages in Gurdwaras where one partner is not of Sikh origin
EU Sikh Summit Speech Goes Viral
The UK Sikh Manifesto 2015-20: Sikh theo-political (piri-miri) objectives
Sikh Manifesto 2020-25
Remembering Delhi Pogrom 1984
Sikhs worldwide remember the 1984 pogrom in which, according to official figures, at least 3,000 Sikhs were killed by organized mobs in Delhi in the first 3 days of November 1984. Thousands of Sikhs were also killed in other cities of India. While the terror of the human slaughter within such a short time was horrifying, the contrived completeness of the failure of the Indian administrative system was inexcusable.
Pogroms, genocides and human tragedies, should unite all right thinking, fair-minded people above communal and religio-ethnic divides so that lessons are learnt, and history does not repeat itself. The politics of forgetfulness must not be allowed to suppress the traditional Sikhi spirit of remembrance expressed in the daily Ardaas (supplication).
In an ever shrinking world, no one can remain immune from large scale selective massacre of one community and prolonged delay in the delivery of justice. We remember those who lost their lives in the Sikh genocide of November 1984 and their families who continue to be denied justice to this day.
Sifting the Dust of 84 Pogrom for Some Positives
I Accuse...The Anti-Sikh Violence of 1984 - Jarnail Singh journalist - Book Review
Guidance on the wearing of Sikh Articles of Faith in the workplace and public spaces
Achieving this Guidance on the wearing of Sikh Articles of Faith in the workplace and public spaces by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is an important step forward in recognition of the Sikh religious identity in the UK. The Sikh Missionary Society UK was represented by Gurmukh Singh (UK) in the drafting of the Equality and Human Rights Commission guidelines.
You should read this guidance if you require:
clarification on how the law currently applies to the wearing of Sikh articles of faith
examples of best practice in dealing sensitively and fairly with observers of the Sikh faith
a tool to strengthen good relations by promoting greater understanding between Sikhs and others
a guide for private and public sector organisations in terms of dignity and fairness at work, and service delivery with regards to the Sikh community, and in promoting good relations, and
links to other guidance on this topic
see Guidance on the wearing of Sikh articles of faith in the workplace and public spaces under Articles (also available in Panjabi)
Turban-wearing Sikhs are exempt from the need to wear head protection in the workplace
Sections 11 and 12 of the Employment Act 1989 as amended by Section 6 of the Deregulation Act 2015 exempts turban-wearing Sikhs from any legal requirement to wear head protection at a workplace.
Sikh Rehat Maryada also available as PDF in English and Panjabi
Aim and Activities
The Aim of the Sikh Missionary Society is the "Advancement of the Sikh faith in the U.K and abroad" which is brought about by various activities:
To Produce and distribute books on the Sikh Faith in English and Panjabi, and other languages to enlighten the younger generation of Sikhs as well as non-Sikhs.
To Advise and support young students in schools, colleges and universities on Sikh issues and Sikh traditions. If you belong to an educational institution and would like more information on Sikhism please contact the Resource Centre.
To Arrange Classes, Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Gurmat camps and the celebration of Holy Sikh Events.
To award prizes to children on the basis of their achievement and interest in the field of Sikh Faith and Panjabi Language.
To make available all Sikh Artefacts, Posters, Literature, Music, Educational Video's, DVD's and Multimedia CD-ROMs
The Sikh Missionary Society U.K seeks financial and other help from Sikh Sangats and Gurdwaras to meet the objectives of the Society. The Society also acts as a Sikh Resource Centre and has over 1000 life and ordinary members from all over the U.K and abroad.
Catalogue of books and artefacts available at the Sikh Missionary Society UK
Today in Sikh History:
(1987) : Security forces of Panthic Dusht Surjit Barnala attack Sri Darbar Sahib, again. More than 300 Sikhs were arrested, and 35 rooms vandalized, and looted in the complex.
(1872.) : Baba Ram Singh was exiled from India to Rangoon, Burma for leading the Kuka Movement.
(1872) : 50 Namdhari Singhs, accused of successionist acts were blown up with tanks.
(1774) : Jathedar Baghel Singh captured Delhi and raised the Kesri Nishan Sahib over the Red Fort.
(1661) : Bhai Himmat Singh, one of the initial Panj Pyares.
Read about the Sikh Missionary Society, its background History, activities and the managing committee. Learn more...
Browse our Book, Audio and Video library and read publications and articles in our Resource Centre. Learn more...
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Ongoing Classes and Courses
Gurmukhi / Panjabi Classes
Learn to read, write and speak Panjabi.
To find out more about Panjabi Classes at the Sikh Missionary Society please call us (020) 8574 1902.
Times: Fridays 6.00 - 7.30 PM
Kirtan Classes
Learn to play and sing Kirtan
You can bring your own instruments for practice and accompaniement.
To find out more about Kirtan Classes at the Sikh Missionary Society please call us (020) 8574 1902.
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Ravens, DT Ngata agree on 5-year contract
By | Sports Network
Baltimore, MD – Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata signed a new year contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it's worth a reported $61 million, including $40 million over the first two years, and makes Ngata the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL.
"This is a great feeling, and I can't explain how many different emotions I have," Ngata said. "What I want to do now is continue to get better every year and help the team get better. Our goal is to win Super Bowls, and I want to do my best to help us make that happen."
The Ravens put the non-exclusive franchise tag on the two-time Pro Bowl selection on February 15, meaning he was playing for nearly $12.5 million this season if a new deal couldn't be worked out before Tuesday's 4 p.m. (et) deadline to take the tag off a player.
The No. 12 overall pick in the 2006 draft has been a force in the middle of Baltimore's line. Ngata had 63 tackles and a personal-best 5 1/2 sacks last season.
He has 257 tackles, 12 sacks and three interceptions in his career.
"He is obviously instrumental to everything we do on defense," Ravens executive vice president and general manager Ozzie Newsome said in a statement. "He's a player who commands an offense's attention every single play, and his presence allows us to play a variety of effective defenses. Teams have to prepare for Haloti every week."


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U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney introduces…
U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney introduces legislation to prevent anchorages in the Hudson River
By Mid-Hudson News Network Freeman staff and Mid-Hudson News Network |
PUBLISHED: October 4, 2016 at 6:20 a.m. | UPDATED: July 21, 2021 at 8:53 a.m.
NEWBURGH, N.Y. >> U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has introduced federal legislation that would halt the current proposal to allow for 43 additional commercial slots in 10 anchorages in the Hudson River between Kingston and Yonkers.
The commercial shipping industry asked the U.S. Coast Guard to consider approving the moorings.
The proposal by Maloney, D-Cold Spring, would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security, under which the Coast Guard operates, from establishing new anchorage sites for vessels carrying hazardous or flammable material within five miles of an existing superfund site, a nuclear power plant, a site on the National Register of Historic Places, or a critical habitat of an endangered species.
"We are going to stop this proposal and make sure there is maximum public input on the way to killing it because this is a bad idea," Maloney said. "This is a solution in search of a problem. This is not something we need or want, and this is not a partisan issue; across all lines of political difference, across all layers of government on the state and local level, people have come together to say, 'We don't want these new anchorage sites in the Hudson River.'"
The public comment period on the expanded anchorage plan has been extended to the end of the year.
Maloney's Republican opponent in the November election, Phil Oliva, criticized Maloney's announcement on Monday as "more political theater … trying to save face five weeks before Election Day."
Sites from Yonkers to Kingston have been identified as potential choices.
Approximate depths of the proposed sites range from 21 to 65 feet. Coast Guard officials say that would accommodate a variety of vessels and configurations and would not interfere with areas of the river where vessels historically have plied the waters.
Anticipated users of the proposed anchorage grounds are commercial vessels and their attending tug, tow or push boats.
Officials say adding anchorage sites would allow for a safer and more efficient flow of vessel traffic.
Among the 11 proposed sites are:
* A Kingston Flats South Anchorage Ground, which would cover about 280 acres for up to three vessels with a draft of less than 22 feet for long-term usage. It would provide a vessel swing radius of about 1,300 feet for one vessel and about 1,800 feet for two vessels.
* A Port Ewen anchorage ground, which would cover about 50 acres for one vessel with a draft of less than 30 feet for short-term usage. It would provide a vessel swing radius of about 1,200 feet.
* A Big Rock Point anchorage ground, which would cover about 210 acres for up to four vessels with a draft of less than 35 feet for long-term usage. It would provide a vessel swing radius of about 1,200 feet per vessel.
* A Roseton anchorage ground, which would cover about 305 acres for up to three vessels with a draft of less than 40 feet for long-term usage. It would provide a vessel swing radius of about 1,700 feet per vessel.
* A Milton anchorage ground, which would cover about 75 acres for up to two vessels with a draft of less than 40 feet for long-term usage. It would provide a vessel swing radius of about 1,200 feet per vessel.
* A Marlboro anchorage ground, which would cover about 155 acres for up to three vessels with a draft of less than 35 feet for long-term usage. It would provide a vessel swing radius of about 1,800 feet per vessel.
"Ulster County lawmakers want Coast Guard to hold local hearing on Hudson River anchorage plan," Sept. 7, 2016
"Coast Guard extends public comment period for Hudson River anchorage plan," Sept. 1, 2016
"Don't turn Hudson River into 'parking lot,' congressional candidate Teachout urges," Aug. 31, 2016
"Noble, Kingston lawmakers join opposition to Hudson River anchorage proposal," Aug. 31, 2016
"Statewide environmental group joins fight against Hudson River anchoring sites," Aug. 29, 2016
"Hudson River anchorage plan draws more criticism," Aug. 19, 2016
"Hudson River anchorages proposal concerns Kingston Sailing Club," Aug. 13, 2016
"N.Y. senators call on Coast Guard to hold public hearings on proposed Hudson anchorages," Aug. 8, 2016
"LETTER: Hudson River anchorage plan mostly would benefit Big Oil," Aug. 7, 2016
"Hudson River anchorage plan review draws objections from Dutchess County executive," Aug. 6, 2016
"Hudson River anchorage proponent downplays visual impacts," Aug. 4, 2015
"LETTER: Hudson River anchorage plan is contrary to plan for Marlborough's future," Aug. 3, 2016
"LETTER: Opposing Hudson River anchorage plan for the right reasons," July 27, 2016
"Coast Guard might hold hearings in Ulster County regarding Hudson River anchoring plan," July 27, 2016
"Local opposition mounts to Coast Guard's planned anchoring sites along Hudson River," July 21, 2016
"Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro concerned about Hudson River anchorage locations," July 19, 2016
"Rhinebeck leader decries Coast Guard plan for to use local sites along Hudson River as rest stop for tankers, tugs," June 30, 2016
"Coast Guard proposes adding commercial anchorage sites on Hudson River, including in Kingston area," June 20, 2016
Mid-Hudson News Network Freeman staff


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War records are wide ranging, sometimes incomplete and are kept in a variety of places. This guide will help you gain a general overview of the main sources of the information that exists, and where to find it. This guide is for people interested in the subject of a war as opposed to those interested in finding a specific person who fought in a conflict.
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Browse Discovery, our catalogue to find out what records are available digitally from The National Archives concerning conflicts and wars.
There are many records covering conflicts and wars at The National Archives. Try searching our catalogue with a specific term, name or subject to help focus your search.
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Visit the British Library's website to find out what information they hold on wars and conflicts involving Britain, especially those concerning Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
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Explore the British Battles online exhibition on The National Archives website for an interactive history of several British conflicts.
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Overview of the Lilliput Sewage & Wastewater Treatment Process.
Sewage is first sent to a septic tank where it is pre-digested. If you have the full Lilliput system (which eliminates the need for a septic tank), the raw sewage is sent to Lilliput® tanks where it is pre-digested by anaerobic bacteria, this converts the majority of the organic matter into simple chemicals.
When there is an excess of flow, the sewage or wastewater is sent back to the septic tank which ensures proper, full treatment of the effluent.
If you want to use the treated or processed water for anything other than irrigation, then a clarifier would be used to further treat the discharge by removing remaining solids and returning them to the septic tank.
Finally the discharge is disinfected, this ensures that pathogens are removed from the water.
Technical Description of the Lilliput Treatment Process.
Wastewater needs to be pre-treated (pre-digested) in an anaerobic environment which is most commonly a Septic Tank. With a Full Lilliput® System, a Septic Tank is not needed as Surface Tanks are / can be used instead. Microbial digestion occurs here converting complex organic compounds to simple and importantly soluble organic compounds.
The Bio-Reactor contains AWW MARK 2 fixed-growth media which is anchor for the bacteria to grow/ live on. The media is specially designed for maximum surface areas and voids.
Under the media is a special air diffuser in the form of a membrane, this supplies oxygen to the system through fine bubbles.
Nitrification and Carbonaceous degradation occur within the biofilm adhering to the media. The biomass (fixed film) allows for chemical shock tolerance and regenerative capabilities, this is not achievable in activated sludge systems.
After the Bio-Reactor, the resulting solution is sent to final cleaning. A Clarifier can extract fine humus particles before final disinfection takes place in the Chlorine Contact Tank.
The Lilliput® final output (treated effluent) may be used for many purposes including irrigation, water features, car washing etc. Otherwise it can be released to water courses, dams, lakes or stormwater systems. The final out put more then satisfies limits for discharge to the environment. See output and results for more information.


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A Puerto Ricó-i lombgébics (Vireo latimeri) a madarak osztályának verébalakúak (Passeriformes) rendjébe és a lombgébicsfélék (Vireonidae) családja tartozó faj.

Rendszerezése
A fajt Spencer Fullerton Baird amerikai ornitológus írta le 1866-ban.

Előfordulása
Puerto Rico területén honos. A természetes élőhelye szubtrópusi és trópusi síkvidéki és hegyi esőerdők, mangroveerdők, cserjések és ültetvények. Állandó, nem vonuló faj.

Megjelenése
Testhossza 12,5 centiméter, testtömege 10-15 gramm.

Életmódja
Főként rovarokkal táplálkozik, de apró gyümölcsöket is fogyaszt.

Természetvédelmi helyzete
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Jegyzetek

Külső hivatkozások
Képek az interneten a fajról

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Alternative Tendering Systems and Deregulation in Britain
P. White S. Tough
When UK bus services were deregulated in 1985 a system of competitive tendering was introduced for the provision of socially necessary services. Payment to the operator can be either the net difference between cost and revenue or the gross (total) cost of the service. While the former is attractive, a comparison of both methods indicates the overall cost to the contracting authority is generally lower under the gross cost method, due to the reduced risk perceived by the operator.
Economies of Scale in Bus transport: I. Some British Municipal Results
This study was prompted by the proposal to merge a number of municipal transport undertakings into Passenger transport Authorities. The authors analyse figures showing various working expenses per bus-mile, and find no evidence of scale economies. They point out, however, that the P.T.A.s will be larger than any undertaking in their sample, and that a different conclusion might conceivably be reached if data were available on costs per passenger-mile. Extension of one-man operation appears to offer greater scope for economies than amalgamation.
The Cost of Bus Operations in Norway
This study investigates the efficiency of Norwegian bus companies. The developed model permits the consideration of the effects on costs for differences in scale, technological conditions, ownership structure and subsidy policy.
A Product Differentiation Model of Bus Deregulation
Consumers, influenced by their incomes, are assumed to opt for private or public transport as a long-term decision. Those who have opted for public transport then choose particular services which are least costly in terms of both price and convenience. This two-stage framework involves both vertical and horizontal product differentiation, and yields a new perspective on bus deregulation. Allocative inefficiency from deregulation can be substantial, and can amount to a third of the costs of operating the bus system.
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Antaeotricha mentigera is een vlinder uit de familie van de sikkelmotten (Oecophoridae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1926 door Meyrick.

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Antigen Presentation by B cells and Macrophages in CNS Autoimmunity
Scott Zamvil, M.D., Ph.D.
Funded in September, 2005: $300000 for 3 years
LAY SUMMARY . ABSTRACT . BIOGRAPHY .
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B cells in CNS Autoimmune Disease
This study will determine whether immune B cells play two roles in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). Additionally, the investigators will examine the consequences of reducing B cells as a therapy for MS.MS is an autoimmune disease of the brain and spinal cord. Research suggests that faulty adaptive immune T cells mistake as "foreign" the myelin sheath, which insulates brain and spinal cord cells and helps conduct electrical signals from one cell to another. The researchers suspect, however, that immune B cells set off these faulty T cell MS attacks by instructing the T cells to attack myelin. Additionally, the researchers suspect, B cells secrete antibodies that also attack myelin. The investigators will test these two hypothesized roles of B cells in a mouse model of MS. They also will determine the effects of the current MS drug Rituxan, which depletes B cells, on reducing inflammation and demyelination in this mouse model.Significance: This study may provide new evidence of B cell involvement in MS and of the actions of a current MS drug on these cells. This information may lead to development of stronger, more effective immunotherapies.
Myelin-specific CD4+ T cells are thought to have a central role in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and its model, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Activation of myelin-specific T cells within the central nervous system (CNS) requires recognition of fragments myelin antigen in association with MHC class II molecules expressed on antigen presenting cells (APC). Different types of APC may participate in CNS activation of myelin-specific T cells. In order to develop therapies that may selectively inhibit antigen presentation, it is advantageous to clarify the relative contribution by individual APC subsets. Infiltrating (non-resident) bone marrow-derived APC appear to have an important role in initial CNS demyelinating disease. B cells, perivascular macrophages and dendritic cells are detected in EAE and MS lesions. While it has been demonstrated that class II-restricted antigen presentation by dendritic cells alone is sufficient to induce EAE, other data suggest that perivascular macrophages and antigen-specific B cells have key roles in CNS antigen presentation in EAE and MS. B cells may have a dual role, also serving as source for differentiation of myelin-specific antibody-secreting plasma cells. In fact, myelin-specific antibodies are sometimes detected in demyelinating lesions in MS and EAE. Based upon these findings enthusiasm has developed for testing B cell depletion in MS.My laboratory is utilizing a Tg approach by targeting the MHC class II transactivator (CIITA), the "master regulator" of class II expression, to different APC subpopulations (B cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells) in order to evaluate their individual contribution in antigen presentation and T cell activation in EAE. When bred onto the CIITA-deficient background, CIITA and class II expression can be restricted to the transgene-targeted APC.(1) We will test the hypothesis that class II restricted antigen presentation by B cells or myelin-specific B cells alone will be sufficient to initiate CNS inflammation. (2) In order to discriminate the role of APC function by B cells from the role of myelin-specific antibodies in EAE and CNS demyelination, we propose to create Tg mice that express myelin-specific membrane Ig only, and to compare EAE and demyelination in these mice to mice containing B cells with the same myelin antigen specificity and are also capable of secreting myelin-specific antibodies as plasma cells. (3) We hypothesize that B cell depletion will be beneficial in treatment of chronic and relapsing EAE and will test these possibilities using a human CD20 Tg mouse that permits depletion of CD20 B cells.
INVESTIGATOR BIOGRAPHIES
Scott S. Zamvil, M.D., Ph.D., is a clinical neurologist and immunologist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) who is devoted to developing novel treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). In his laboratory research, Dr. Zamvil investigates mechanisms involved in myelin antigen presentation and T cell activation in the MS model, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). His research has shown that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can alter antigen presentation and modulate T cell activation. Dr. Zamvil is involved in translating his research from "bench to bedside" and is the Principal Investigator for the NIH-sponsored multicenter clinical trial testing Lipitor in early MS.Dr. Zamvil received his M.D. and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and Immunology from Stanford University, California, where he trained in internal medicine. After completing his neurology residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston he joined the Harvard neurology faculty. In 1994 he was recipient of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholarship. Since 1998, he has been on neurology faculty at UCSF, where he is Associate Professor of Neurology. Dr. Zamvil has joint appointments as a faculty member in the Program in Immunology and the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program at UCSF.
Grantee Q&A: Jonathan Peelle
Sensory difficulties, like hearing loss or vision problems, are not just about those senses but also the extra cognitive effort it takes to understand them. Dana Foundation grantee Jonathan Peelle talks about the cognitive challenges involved with hearing issues, how even slight deficits in "normal" hearing levels can lead to changes in how sound is processed, and why this work may offer us new insights into how hearing may be linked to the development of dementias.
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94E Radio and Communications Security Repairer - Army National Guard - Point Pleasant, WV
It's extremely important that Army National Guard communications don't fall into the wrong hands. As the Radio and Communications Security Repairer, you will maintain the equipment and systems that ensure Army National Guard units can communicate over secure channels.
Your duties will include installing and repairing circuits and wiring, calibrating and aligning equipment components, and stringing overhead cables between utility poles. Other duties include repairing systems, performing equipment tests, and performing preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment.
Advanced Radio and Communications Security Repairers take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, testing equipment, performing complex repairs, and ensuring that the National Security Agency-approved components are used in communication security/controlled cryptographic item repairs.
Use test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment; test program sets and interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Communication security policy and procedure
Helpful Skills
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in radio repair, radio mechanics, teletype repair, or station installation.
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for 16 weeks of classroom instruction, including practice with equipment. You will learn mechanical, electronic, and electrical principles, preventive maintenance procedures, and communication security policies and procedures.
Benefits/Requirements
Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
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Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Electrical electronics installers repairers commercial and industrial equipment electric motor power tool powerhouse substation relay equipment
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Here's a general purpose timer for wrapping functions without having to edit them to put timers around them.
This is something I often have to do if tracking down performance problems, so I thought I'd start to take a look at what Sheets gets up to.
Certainly you could edit it to put start and finish times around it, but if you are timing a few functions, its better to have a standard way of doing it by proxy.
Using some of the techniques in function 'currying', I came up with this as a general timer that can be used to wrap any functions in a timer, execute the function and return the timing information and function results.
It can be used like this.
Having run this a few times, I now know that there is some caching going on with the Spreadsheet service.
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Watch Taylor Swift and Zayn Mailk's steamy "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" video
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It's finally here, and it's everything we wanted! Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik have dropped the video for "I Don't Wanna Live Forever," and it's pretty darn epic.
Taylor and Zayn surprise released their duet, which is taken from the soundtrack for the upcoming movie Fifty Shades Darker, last month (December 9th). Since then, the song has proven quite successful (obvs), despite the fact that it seems like it all came together quite quickly (although, there was enough time for Zayn to get acquainted with Tay's feline family).
The pair have since been teasing snippets and stills from the video, which has left us in quite the tizzy. Seriously, just look at how steamy it's been looking.
Well, now the FULL music video for "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" has been released and we can't stop swooning!
The video was shot in London's historic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, the same venue where the Spice Girls shot the "Wannabe" video, fyi, and it's all moody colors and slow-mo walking as Zayn and Taylor take turns to be splattered with hues of red and blue light.
Zayn opens the track, and we see him walking through a hotel toward an elevator. Then, the camera pans and we're introduced to Taylor.
The pair then, separately, head to a hotel room (it's unclear whether it is indeed the same hotel room), where they both have temper tantrums and decide to smash things up (not before Taylor does THIS epic hair flip, however).
Zayn also throws a lamp…
While Taylor breaks a mirror (doesn't she know that it's bad luck!?).
We dread to think what their hotel bill will be like!
Watch Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik's video for "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" below.
"I Don't Wanna Live Forever" is taken from the soundtrack to the upcoming Fifty Shades sequel, Fifty Shades Darker, which also features new songs from the likes of Halsey, Sia, Tove Lo, and Nick Jonas and Nicki Minaj. The soundtrack is set for release on February 10th, the same day as the film.
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Video: Department Of Workforce Development
Effective tomorrow [May 3] the name of the Department of Labour & Training will officially change to the Department of Workforce Development.
George Outerbridge will assume the post of Director of this Department, the new Chairman of the National Training Board will be Jeff Sousa, while Vince Ingham will serve as Deputy Chairman.
The former National Training Board section and the Department of Labour and Training are now combined to establish the Department of Workforce Development.
George Outerbridge, Minister Michael Fahy and Jeff Sousa:
"The name change signals the commencement of the transition of the Department and its mission to ensure the delivery of qualified human resources to support Bermuda's economy," said Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy.
"Historically, workforce planning in Bermuda has been hampered by the lack of a single comprehensive body to coordinate data with respect to the numbers and types of professions and the training required to support the economy.
Minister Fahy continued, "The development of the National Training Plan is a significant first step towards the continual improvement of workforce planning in Bermuda and the establishment of a common framework for discussions on future workforce numbers supported by programmes and the alignment of scholarships, training funds and training opportunities to achieve this."
Minister Michael Fahy's full statement follows below:
Good afternoon and thank you for joining me.
We've had a very busy few weeks since the end of our Budget Debate and as a result, I thought it timely to provide the public with a progress report on the Ministry of Home Affairs progress – particularly as it relates to the evolution of our workforce development initiatives.
As you've heard me say previously, this Government is concentrating much of its energy and efforts towards growing our economy so that there is opportunity for all.
You will be aware that as of April 1st, our Work Permit Policy reforms came into effect. The modernising of our work permit policy is aimed at preserving Bermudian jobs.
Coupled with modernising the work permit policy, we have also made it our priority to redouble our efforts towards ensuring that our unemployed and underemployed Bermudians are provided with the right avenues and tools for training.
Effective tomorrow, 3rd May, 2013, subject to the Gazetting of the required legal instrument, the name of the Department of Labour and Training will officially change to the Department of Workforce Development and Mr. George Outerbridge will assume the substantive post of Director of this Department.
I should note here that the former National Training Board section and the Department of Labour and Training are now combined to establish the Department of Workforce Development.
Essentially, the former department of NTB will now be the training unit within the department of workforce development.
The name change signals the commencement of the transition of the Department and its mission to ensure the delivery of qualified human resources to support Bermuda's economy. It is well known that workforce development by its very nature is intended to discern and address the deficiencies amongst those desiring employment. Understanding these deficiencies and putting in place an effective plan to close the gaps is an imperative for Bermuda, now and in the future.
For this reason I am particularly pleased to be joined by the new Chairman of the National Training Board – Mr. Jeff Sousa – as the National Training Board, officially constituted early this week, has been charged with the development of a National Training Plan for Bermuda. I should note, Mr. Vince Ingham, unable to join us today will serve as Deputy Chairman.
The importance of undertaking national planning for a sustainable workforce in Bermuda is an urgent priority for the Government, as based on the unemployment data, we must work to "up-skill" the people of Bermuda in an effort to improve Bermuda's competitive position in the delivery of products and services to both local and global markets.
Therefore, the development of the National Training Plan is a significant first step towards the continual improvement of workforce planning in Bermuda and the establishment of a common framework for discussions on future workforce numbers supported by programmes and the alignment of scholarships, training funds and training opportunities to achieve this.
The Plan will enable Bermuda to move from its largely uncoordinated workforce training regime to the adoption of a long-term view, enabling Bermuda to become more self-sufficient in the supply of human resources to support and sustain the economy.
The National Training Plan is intended to represent an integrated Government and private sector organisational framework enabling effective response to the needs of our economy for now and in the future. We will be forward planning to meet the needs of the economy looking ahead for at least the next ten years.
The National Training Board will develop and manage the implementation of the National Training Plan working with the relevant government agencies and private sector stakeholders to leverage the planning capabilities within industry.
It is envisaged that the Board will serve as the overseeing training organization in Bermuda bringing together representatives from existing groups and associations under one umbrella.
The industry representatives now serving on the National Training Board have been nominated by and represent specific industry groups and these industry groups will fulfil the role of Occupational Advisory Committees.
The Board will engage the Occupational Advisory Committees as well as the wider community in the development of the National Training Plan.
Ultimately, the community can expect a Plan that provides a strategic road map for the delivery of qualified Bermudian human capital across all segments of industry in the short and long-term.
The Plan will fulfil our goals of ensuring that Bermuda ultimately reduces our reliance on overseas labour because we have carefully considered the future needs of the economy and developed our people accordingly.
A delivery date for the Plan will be determined once the Board has had the opportunity to consider the requirements and determine a way forward; and we hope to share a projected delivery date with the public in the coming weeks.
Finally, I am of the view that we all have a stake in strengthening our current economy and workforce. Government will need the cooperation of all in our community to address the challenges that we are facing. And in that regard, I very much look forward to working with the National Training Board and by extension the Occupational Advisory Committees representing a wide cross section of industry, on the development and implementation of the National Training Plan.
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Nuffin but da Truth says:
STUPID Name for a Gov dept.
You've got to be kidding me having Vince Ingham as Deputy Chairman?? Aside from the fact he left BELCO in 'unusual' circumstances, this man had no vision, ideas, or any common sense as to what Bermuda needed when he came knocking on my door canvassing 6 months ago. I support the OBA but this is a step backwards.
Looking ahead says:
Sorry to say but I disagree with "Perplexed". Maybe the candidate did not impress you when he was
canvassing but Vince Ingham is one Bermudian who certainly does have vision, ideas and articulation.
He was outstanding on the Tourism Board and it was, in part, thanks to him that the National Tourism Plan came into being. His knowledge of the tourism product and ability to work well with others could have made him a fine Minister of Tourism.
It is certainly not a step backwards for the OBA but an enlightened step forwards to recognize that
he can, and will, contribute much to the success in moving Bermuda forward in the right direction.
could have at least worn a suit that matched..(and fitted!).
SoMuchMore says:
smh says:
Now the question is are they going to get RID of or evaluate the employment/training officers which are employed that treat the unemployed with no respect?
WTF OBA!!! More of the same old same old.
smokey says:
bermuda a joke. employers pocketing health insurance, pensions. pension commition a joke. I put in a complaint about 1 year ago. No reply till i investigated because boss still commiting crimes against workers.Fraud is fraud. what i find astunishing is that social insurance a government enity is ading and abbiding in this crime.ANY employee should their pension and health insurance garnished from their pay. What is happening is that some employers are pocketing that money for personel gain. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE LIST OF COMPANIES THAT WHERE IN THE PAPERS FOR NOT PUTTING IN TO PENSIONS AND HEALTH INSURANCE AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM WEEKLY WAGES.
collins says:
Steve,I agree with you more of the same old !!!!!!! who made this terrible decision to make Vince Ingham as the deputy chairmam in this newly named post ? I wonder if Jeff Sousa is happy with his deputy !!!!!!!
Watching says:
Can someone confirm that Govt is allocating 4m towards consultants?
Cleancut says:
Now i hope everyone is clear as to why Mr. Ingham resigned from the PLP.
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Rhonda Neil says:
New a PLP concept..
Amendments to create a one-stop career centre were approved unanimously in the Senate yesterday.
The National Training Board Amendment Act 2011 brings together the National Training Board and the career development and labour relations sections of the Department of Labour and Training to create a single unit under a single board.
The career centre will offer numerous services to employers and those seeking work. It will provide career counselling, a job-listing database, job referrals and trade certification.
Government Senate leader Kim Wilson said that bringing the sections together with the NTB would eliminate redundancies, while the creation of a larger board would allow a wider range of matters to be covered.
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Here are the inchies I made for the UK stampers forum swap this month.
I decided to use bookprint as the base and added distress oxides to it as the watercolour background. Then I stamped my favourite little winter friends stamps and added colour using the distress oxides too.
I edged the inchies with silver paint pen to add some sparkle and shine.
Love these little images and they were the perfect little stamps for this month's inchies.


Traffic stopped this a.m. so our feathered friends could cross the road at the Bakers Basin DMV. Photo by Krystal Knapp.
Years ago at Bell Labs in Holmdel, a lone adult goose was run down by a car as it sped down the long access road to the building. Everyone was constantly having to stop for geese, but this one person did not or could not. People saw it, and a email storm ensued within that location of AT&T, which employed ~6000 people. A small but vocal minority hated the geese and wanted to run them all over. The email would not die down, led by a particularly virulent goose-hater. Finally, someone replied to him with one sentence, "You misspelled outrage." At that, the email storm finally died down. To my knowledge, in all the 15 years I worked there, only that one goose ever died by car, though thousands crossed roads and parking lots with their young in tow.


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根據內地與香港之間的預算安排索取利益優惠
Polly Wan and Angela Chan share the latest regulations and tips for Hong Kong companies that plan to apply for double taxation agreements benefits in Mainland China Many tax jurisdictions including Hong Kong have entered into Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreements/Arrangements (DTAs) with one another. These DTAs protect taxpayers from paying double taxation in different jurisdictions and provide certain tax benefits to the taxpayer. However, the application of such DTA benefits is often not that straightforward. Hong Kong Certificate of Resident Status Currently, Hong Kong has entered into DTAs with 40 jurisdictions (including the Mainland) under which a Hong Kong tax resident is potentially entitled to tax benefits, such as preferential withholding tax rates in respect of payments on dividends, interest and royalties charged by Hong Kong's DTA partners. Under the arrangement with the Mainland, Hong Kong companies might be able to enjoy preferential DTA rates on various China sources of income if they are Hong Kong tax residents. A Certificate of Resident Status (CoR) issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) serves as a proof of the Hong Kong tax resident status under DTAs. In general, the following parties can apply for a CoR from the IRD:
An individual who ordinarily resides in Hong Kong;
An individual who stays in Hong Kong for more than 180 days during a year of assessment or for more than 300 days in two consecutive years of assessment, one of which is the relevant year of assessment;
A company, partnership, trust or body of persons incorporated or constituted outside Hong Kong but managed or controlled in Hong
It is interesting to note that although companies incorporated in Hong Kong are eligible to apply for a CoR, their applications are not always successful. This is because the IRD will assess, on a high-level basis, whether the applicant should be entitled to treaty benefits. From our experience, IRD assessments tend to focus on the following factors:
Whether the directors and senior management of the company principally reside in Hong Kong,
Whether the applicant has employees in Hong Kong and whether remuneration is reported in the Employer's Returns to the IRD;
Whether there is active business income derived from and taxable in Hong Kong; and
Whether the applicant has a physical office or fixed place of business in Hong Kong
If the IRD believes a person would not be entitled to the treaty benefits, it may request further information or exchange information with the other treaty partner before deciding whether a CoR can be issued. The IRD would reject a CoR application if it is clear that the applicant should not be entitled to those benefits. At present, there are no clear guidelines in relation to these factors, e.g. number of senior managements based in Hong Kong and the number of days they spend here, or the amount of Hong Kong sourced income, etc. However, even if the CoR applicant is relatively "light" in certain areas (such as having no active business income derived from Hong Kong), the applicant can still present their case to the IRD to demonstrate their substance and economic activities in Hong Kong. While there is no formal objection or appeal mechanism available for applicant to escalate cases when the IRD refuses to issue a CoR, according to the 2018 annual meeting between the IRD and the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs, the IRD advised that the rejected applicant can contact the IRD case officer. The applicant should submit further information and documents for the IRD's reconsideration. If the case officer maintains their decision, the applicant can request the case be reviewed by the Chief Assessor of the Tax Treaty Section. However, this time, with no guarantee of success, means that applicants should ensure they present all relevant facts to support their application. A CoR serves as proof of the applicant's Hong Kong tax resident status for the calendar year covered by the CoR and two succeeding calendar years under the DTA with the Mainland – unless there are changes in the circumstances of the Hong Kong resident such that their conditions for enjoying the tax benefits are no longer met. Next step- beneficial ownership To enjoy treaty benefits under the DTA, Hong Kong companies are required to present a CoR and be the beneficial owner (BO) of the related income. In simple terms, a BO is a person who has the right of ownership and control over income or the usage right or ownership of the source of the income. Determination of a BO may require some detailed analysis of the operational structure and how they map with the requirements under the relevant tax regulations. Since 2009, the Mainland State Administration of Taxation (SAT) has issued several sets of guidance, including the Guo Shui Han [2009] No. 601 (Circular 601) and Bulletin of the SAT [2012] No. 30 (Bulletin 30), to lay the framework for BO determination, e.g., detailing the qualification requirements for beneficial ownership status and introduction of the safe harbour rule for listed companies. On 3 F e b r u r a r y 2018, SAT published Bulletin [2018] No. 9 (Bulletin 9) to repeal Circular 601 and Bulletin 30, and provide clearer guidance for BO determination. Bulletin 9 applies to tax payments or withholding obligations that arise on or after 1 April 2018. Bulletin 9 sets out a list of negative factors to assist Mainland tax officials in assessing whether an applicant can be regarded as the BO of income. Existence of any one of the five negative factors below would see the applicant not qualify as the BO of the income:
The recipient is obligated to pay or has actually paid more than 50 percent of the income to a resident(s) of a third jurisdiction within 12 months of receiving it.
The business activities carried out by the recipient of the income do not qualify as substantive business activities (i.e. substantive manufacturing, trading and management activities, investment management, etc.).
The relevant income is exempt from tax or not taxable in the jurisdiction of residence, or if the income is taxable, the effective tax rate is extremely low.
In addition to a loan agreement under which interest arises and is paid, the creditor has concluded another loan agreement or deposit agreement on similar terms with a third party.
A license or transfer agreement exists between the non-resident and a third party relating to the right to use, or the transfer of the ownership of, the copyright, patent or technology covered by a license agreement, based on which a royalty is derived and paid.
It is worth noting that there is uncertainty concerning beneficial ownership status as certain judgment is still required, particularly regarding what constitutes "substantive business activities," and thus the entitlement to DTA benefits. Safe harbour rules Companies that can apply the "safe harbour rules" will automatically be considered by Mainland tax officials as BOs of income without undertaking the comprehensive assessment of negative factors above. The "safe harbour rules" provide a high degree of certainty for applicants. However, they only apply to a very specific group (such as government, individuals or companies listed in another jurisdiction) on their Mainland China-sourced dividend income. There must also be shareholding continuity in the 12 months before receiving the dividends. Due to these stringent qualifying conditions, application of the "safe harbour rules" is rather limited in practice. Look-through rules Bulletin 9 introduced the "look-through rules" for recipients with multi-tier holding structures. In essence, as long as there is a BO in a multi-tier holding structure, Mainland tax authorities will "look through" the structure and treat the intermediate companies as the BOs if certain qualifying conditions are met. "Look-through rules" recognize companies that are receiving Mainland-sourced dividends as the BOs of such dividends even if they could not qualify as BOs on their own and the "safe harbour rules" do not apply. The following example is a good illustration of the application of the complicated "look-through rules": A Mainland China company is held by a Hong Kong tax resident (Co. A, which is a Hong Kong CoR holder), which in turn is held by another Hong Kong or BVI company (Co. B, without a Hong Kong CoR), itself held by a listed company in Hong Kong (Listco, with a Hong Kong CoR). Both Co. A and Co. B are investment holding companies without any substantive operations. Co. A would like to apply for treaty benefits on their Mainland China sourced dividend income. In this example, which is very common in Hong Kong, the Mainland company is held by a Listco via intermediate investment holding companies with minimal business activities. Prima facie, Chinese tax authorities will not accept Co. A as the BO of the dividend income. However, under this structure, Listco would be regarded as the BO of the dividend income automatically under the "safe harbour rules," provided that Co. A is 100 percent held by the Listco (directly or indirectly) n the 12 months before it received the dividends. "Look-through rules" apply and Co. A would be regarded as the BO and enjoy DTA benefits even though it could not satisfy the BO qualifying conditions on its own. The "look through rules" significantly broaden the population eligible to the treaty benefits. As the application of "look through rules" also eliminates the uncertainty of BO assessments, taxpayers should determine if they can apply these rules when claiming their treaty benefit or consider restructuring the holding structure such that these rules would then apply. Key takeaways It is worth noting that the issuance of a CoR does not guarantee treaty benefit entitlements under the Mainland-Hong Kong DTA. It is the decision of the Mainland tax authorities whether the applicants can enjoy treaty benefits. For instance, the applicant is still subject to the BO test in the Mainland under Bulletin 9 and has to follow the administrative procedures set out by the tax authorities. Even if the recipient of the Mainland-sourced income is considered as the BO of the income, tax authorities can still invoke the main purpose test under the tax treaty or the general anti-avoidance rule in the domestic tax law to deny treaty benefits. Entities should conduct a thorough review and assessment of their BO status with reference to the latest requirements under the safe harbour or look-through rules and consider modification of their holding structures to help secure treaty benefit entitlements. Polly Wan is Tax Partner and Angela Chan is Tax Manager at Deloitte China