Wolfsburg - An in-form VfL Wolfsburg are aiming to maintain their top-four push when they host 11th-placed, but improving, Hamburger SV at the Volkswagen Arena in Matchday 14's curtain-raiser on Friday night (kick-off 20.30 CET).
Hecking has overseen an upturn in form since the club's only home loss of the season to Eintracht Braunschweig on Matchday 8. Other than FC Bayern München, no team have picked up more points than Wolfsburg's 13 in the last five games, but Hamburg have designs on achieving consecutive wins for the first time under Bert van Marwijk.
Wolfsburg have one member of their own squad who's done just that this term. Attacking midfielder Maximilian Arnold has usurped Diego as the Wolves' chief playmaker in recent weeks, the 19-year-old having found the net four times this term. Despite his youth, Hecking will be looking to the midfielder - especially in Diego's absence - to continue Wolfsburg's incredible scoring return against HSV: only SV Werder Bremen (53) have conceded more Bundesliga goals in the Wolves' lair than Hamburg (52).
The visitors will have to ensure they do not move top of that list without talismanic captain Rafael van der Vaart, who is close to a return after an injury on international duty. 19-year-old Hakan Calhanoglu, who scored his third of the season in the Hannover win, will continue deputising in the playmaker role.
One such resource is 17-year-old Jonathan Tah, who extended his contract this week. Given the league-high 17 goals the Red Shorts have conceded on their travels this season, the youngster is likely to be a key figure. That said, the division-leading 18 away goals Pierre-Michel Lasogga and Co. have netted stands the guests in good stead to dig themselves out of any holes.


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Escanaba Success Stories
Highlighting those graduates who exemplify the Escanaba Area Public School District's tradition of excellence
Fry, Michael D.
Michael D. Fry
EHS Class of 1962
Retired Army Col. Michael D. Fry, was born in Wisconsin on September 11, 1944, died at 61 on April 22, 2005, in San Pedro, California The list of his life accomplishments begins early in Escanaba, Michigan, which he considered his home town. Elected class president all four years of High School, he was also active in Orange and Black (a high school service organization), and was selected to play the male lead in the senior play. He lettered in football and tennis and was concurrently a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist. Rotary honored him with its Rotary Boy watch award. He then graduated number one in his class academically.
At West Point Military Academy he excelled, graduating in the top 5% of his class and picked infantry as his branch and Ranger School as an extra qualification. He was deployed to Viet Nam not long after graduation. Nam comprised his first episode of outstanding service to country where, in an attempt to retrieve a wounded man under his command, he was hit by mortar fire, came very close to dying, almost lost his leg and was hospitalized in Japan and the US for nearly a year till he healed. As a result of his service in Nam he was the recipient of of the Silver Star Award, the Distinguished Service Medal and a Purple heart.
But because of his injury, Mike lost his combat ready status, so the Army sent him to Harvard for a Masters degree in International Relations. Following that he received a second Masters degree in International Relations from the Geneva School of International Relations in Geneva, Switzerland.
While teaching at West Point he was picked to represent the Army on the National Security Council, reporting to Admiral Brent Skowcroft, who reported to the President of the US. Mike appears to have done his job to such a valued degree that he was continued on in the position through three presidents—Reagan, GHW Bush and Clinton.
While on the National Security Council and working out of his office in the basement of the White House, Mike headed up the team responsible for bringing forth the 1968 Nuclear Arms Non-Proliferation Treaty, signed by 117 nations. His service on the National Security Council comprised the second aspect of his service to Country. He retired from the position in 1993, having again served remarkably and settled in San Pedro, California on the outskirts of Los Angeles.
We can get a glimpse of how he served Country the third time by a review of the list of organizations who sent a representative to the Honor Ceremony held for Mike on June 17, 2006, at Fort MacArthur, California. Eulogies were delivered by:
Corey Karl, Mike's Little Brother of Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Robert Valentine, Esq; Beacon House Association
Penelope Thomson, RN, Trinity Care Hospice
Dara Cerwonda, Operation Jump Start
Tina Smith, Operation Jump Start
Val Parker, Power for Youth
Pierre Hazel, Power for Youth
Lisa Ferguson, All South Bay Central Office
Liz Schindler Johnson, Grand Vision Foundation
The Warner Grand Theater Arts and Cultural Center.
By his own admission this third aspect of service to his Country was closest to his heart because it dealt more directly with people and especially with those disadvantaged or disabled. This was shown in the way he parceled out his volunteer hours, with the programs surrounding Beacon House getting most of his attention. He seemed to genuinely enjoy his working hours, taking calls on the crisis line and meeting directly with those in need. . Another favorite was his work with his "little brother." Hospice was a different world, but the Hospice staff considred him an excellent volunteer, eager to help and generous with his limited time.
Start to finish, civilian leader as early as 8th grade; military combat leader, military peacetime leader; and full circle back to showing us how to serve our neediest citizens through civilian helping organizations.
Mike Fry served his country well in three different ways, and Escanaba should be proud at this time of our Esky 150 Celebration to count him among our military heroes and outstanding citizens.
Submitted by Jeanne Rose
Categories: 1962, military
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Jürgen Richter received his Dipl-Ing from the Department of Electronics at the Polytechnic of Hanover (Germany) in 1989 and his PhD in radiowave propagation from the University of Glamorgan in 1998. He is now a senior lecturer at the University of Glamorgan in Pontypridd He has been involved with studies of many aspects of radiowave propagation initially starting with projects on site shielding and vegetation at microwave and millimetre wave frequencies. In recent years he has been working adapting the Theory of Radiative Energy Transfer (RET) to radiowave propagation through vegetation at frequencies between 1 and 65 GHz as partner in a consortium including QinetiQ and Rutherford Appleton Laboratories. The outcome this work has resulted in an update of ITU-R P.833. Other projects included for instance optimising base station antenna design for mobile networks. For a number of years Jürgen Richter has also been involved in work on developing efficient propagation models for BFWA systems and more recently in research on 5G mobile systems.
S Morgadinho, J Richter, R F S Caldeirinha, T R Fernandes, "Investigation of a Radio Propagation Model for Vegetation Scatter Dynamic Channels at BFWA Frequencies", SIGMAP and WINSYS 2012, Rome, Italy, Volume: pp 329-339, July 2012.
S Morgadinho, R F S Caldeirinha, M O Al-Nuaimi, I Cuiñas, M G Sanchéz, T R Fernandes, J Richter, "Time-Variant Radio Channel Characterization and Modelling of Vegetation Media at Millimeter-Wave Frequency", IEEE Trans on Ant and Prop, Vol. 60, No. 3: pp 1557-1568, March 2012.
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J. Zhang, Z. Muhi-Eldeen, M.O. Al-Nuaimi, J. Richter, L.P. Ivrissimtzis, "Statistical Modelling of Building Scatter in Metropolitan Cells at 20 and 40 GHz for Fixed Wireless Access Links", 6th International Conference on ITS Telecommunications, Jun. 2006, Chengdu, China.
T. Fernandes, R. F. S. Caldeirinha, M. O. Al-Nuaimi, J. Richter, A Practical Method for Vegetation Scattering Function Parameter Extraction and Scaling, Proc. of the Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference – LAPC, Loughborough, United Kingdom, April 2006.
Z. Muhi-Eldeen, J. Zhang, M.O. Al-Nuaimi, J. Richter, L.P. Ivrissimtzis, "Measurements and Modelling for Fixed Wireless Access Systems at 40 GHz in Urban/Semi-urban Cells", Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference, Apr. 2006, Loughborough, UK.
J. Zhang, J. Richter, L. P. Ivrissimtzis, M. O. Al-Nuaimi, "Statistical Modelling at 20 GHz for Fixed Wireless Access Systems in Urban Multipath Environments", IEE Proceedings Microwave, Antenna & Propagation, Vol.152, No. 4, Aug. 2005.
T. Fernandes, R. F. S. Caldeirinha, M. O. Al-Nuaimi, J. Richter, Modelling of Directional Spectra in Vegetation Media using RET Theory, IEEE AP-S/URSI International Symp, Washington, DC, USA, June 2005.
T. Fernandes, R. F. S. Caldeirinha, M. O. Al-Nuaimi, J. Richter, A Discrete RET model for Millimeter-Wave Propagation in Isolated Tree Formations, IEICE Transactions on Communications, Vol.E88-B, No. 6, pp. 2411–2418, June 2005.
J. Zhang, J. Richter, L. P. Ivrissimtzis, M. O. Al-Nuaimi, "Statistical modelling at 20 GHz for fixed wireless access systems in urban multipath environments", 1st International Waveform Diversity & Design Conference, Nov. 2004, Edinburgh, UK.
J. Zhang, J. Richter, M. O. Al-Nuaimi, L. P. Ivrissimtzis, "Measurement and statistical modelling for fixed millimeter wireless access systems in urban environments", 28th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory, May, 2004, Pisa, Italy.
J. Richter, M. O. Al-Nuaimi, J. Zhang, L. P. Ivrissimtzis, "Statistical modelling of radiowave propagation in fixed wireless access systems in urban multipath environments", ClimDiff, Nov., 2003, Fortaleza, Brazil.
Richter, J., Al-Nuaimi, M.O., Ivrissimtzis, L.: "Base Station Antenna Design Optimisation Based on UTD Ray-tracing Models Utilising Radio Site Topographical Data", int. conf. on ant. and prop., ICAP2001, Manchester, April 2001.


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Kitty Drone: The Drone That Shook The entire world
Author Mike B. Reading 10 min Views 1 Modified by January 4, 2022
Dutch developer Bart Jansen has established some unconventional drones. The most famous one is the cat drone, which consists of a filled and tied-up cat with four propellers attached to its feet. Jansen' s concept for making this uncommon drone came whenever he was tinkering around in his garage area. One day after their cat unfortunately passed away, he decided to make a drone out of it.
But that was not the only drone which he made from a deceased animal. After that, this individual tried new projects. Dutch inventor Bart Jansen announced that he or she was working on a new project. Now this guy intends to create a cow drone. But when he first introduced the cat drone towards the public, he stunned the whole world. With this task, he got the interest of the whole world, and now everyone is following his next goes. Let's find out the details of this incredible tale.
Exactly where Did Idea Show up For The Cat Drone?
How The Cat Treadmill Was Made?
Just how Did Public React to The Dead Cat Drone?
1 . What Was Great About Cat Rhyme
2 . What Was Bed About Cat Rhyme
3. What Was Unsightly About Cat Treadmill
Overall Impression In relation to Cat Drone
Dutch creator Bart Jansen Made a Cow Straight into Drone
Prior to we get a little deeper into this topic, keep in mind that Bart Jensen is a very famous Nederlander artist . Their big passion is flying and aeronautics. That's why this idea was born from aviation itself.
One day in 2012, Orville, Bart Jansen' ersus cat, was strike by a car. Jansen was shocked and extremely sad. Rather than hide the cat, he relies on taxidermy (Taxidermy is the artwork of preserving a good animal' s body via mounting or stuffing, for the purpose of display or study). He could be also a big fan of aviation. In the end, Orville was the very first name of one of the Wright brother' s planes, the particular pioneers of aviators.
And so the young Dutch artist utilized his passion and knowledge to put their dead cat on a quadcopter. Together with Arjen Beltman, an professional friend, they put a propeller at the end of every paw of the feline and transform the poor cat into a treadmill. It goes without saying, Bart Jansen, 39, is a slightly crazy maker yet who is not with a lack of ideas. That' s how the story of making a cat treadmill came out.
The rhyme was made in this way that the cat has been stuffed horizontally , where the limbs were positioned at the same perspectives as the propeller arms of the drone. The particular frame of the quadcopter was shaped as well as the cat. The abdomen was open and cut, which allowed the rhyme to be reassembled without difficulty.
The hands of the quadcopter were hidden by the limbs of the cat, exactly where only the propellers of the quadcopter were sticking out of its paws.
After all the parts were assembled and the quadcopter was finished, the Orvillecopter a new successful and stable first flight, and gained attention on the internet and social media. This method was not easy in any way, so if you want to try to try and do something like this yourself, keep in mind that you need a lots of knowledge about drones.
If you are interested for more information about how you can build your own drone, look at How to Build a Drone From the beginning.
There is very little nowadays that splits people up the middle with regards to their opinions. Nevertheless , there are a few things around like Orvillecopter – a flying cat drone that may evoke interest and admiration from some while disgust plus horror for others.
This leads a lot of us to wonder how we will ever make sure you everyone if each person reacts so in a different way towards even something – but luckily, no matter what anyone thinks about The " Orvillecopters" they' ll have the ability to agree on its interesting features! However , the particular reactions to the soaring cat drone had been interesting.
Whenever we look at one part of the fence, there are people who believe that pets should be treated as equals to humans. These animal lovers have a more open brain and views in regards to their memory, which must not just be thrown away or forgotten without any ceremony at all.
These same people understand why artists produce work like this- because it is important for all of us not only to lament what was lost but also to celebrate how attractive they were when in existence by capturing them via artistry before demise can take over again. For this reason some people call the Dutch artist a visionary.
Quite a lot of people have been wondering the action that this artist took. Creatures are important to a lot of people, and that includes both people who appreciate them while they' re alive as well as after death . On the other side of the fencing, you have more traditional animal lovers – these people think animals deserve better therapy than humans perform and will literally undergo all sorts of hoops in order to defend their position on how we should treat our pets before or after they pass away.
Some people think it is twisted and bended for any sane person to create such an incohérence such as a cat jingle. This was also seen as an way in which something therefore precious can be defiled; when we should display every bit of our surroundings before they' lso are taken away from people forever.
Whenever we were to look at this from a neutral side, both sides are right at some point and wrong at other factors . While there isn't a lot that people can perform to take either side without taking one or another radical position on it, it is possible with regard to understanding between two groups with different views.
The loss of his pet Orville had been difficult because any death is hard but nevertheless, Bart decided to make a memory space and so he created the particular cat drone. Instead, the Dutch artist combined his 2 major passions in life; art and flying to honour the cat' beds loyalty by traveling this plane more than their city block creating what looked like a giant white fog up while carrying out gorgeous drawings. But however that ended, this particular topic raised a number of questions.
The internet is certainly buzzing with different movies and articles when it comes to the cat quadcopter. It seems like people are really interested to see what is going to happen next, therefore it' s unsurprising that a lot of people need this kind of art from yearly conventions or art shows. Individuals have also come forward about their desire to have either starting an ambitious project similar to this one or just would like more information on how they can do something for themself!
Unfortunately, even though, there has been some backlash too; while most responses haven' t been extreme enough in order to affect anything majorly, others seem quite hostile towards Dutch inventor Bart Jansen as if he had been hurting animals rather than helping them out there when we all know that will couldn' t end up being further from truth!!
The art of drone making has expanded to include more than just hurtling machines with cameras on them. You can now obtain a cat-shaped model that is designed and integrated the most respectful possible way, as it will be utilized for commemorative tasks rather than combat or spying operations.
This might not always please enthusiastic animal lovers who are against any form of experimentation whatsoever but there' s something new out there if you' re willing to relax your moral stance ever so slightly!
In 2012, the inventor created a cat-drone that made your pet famous. It took him over a year and three versions before the cat jingle was ready to climb. Since then, his selection has been replenished with drones made from loaded rats, sharks, ostriches and many other animals.
According to the Dutchman, the particular carcass of the cow, which will be used to generate the aircraft, had been found and delivered to the tannery. Jansen became interested in taxidermy in 2007. Even that the inventor has brought a few lessons in taxidermy, he confesses that he is not the best taxidermist on the planet and that he generally seeks professional help when he does not have time for you to do so. In addition , he or she is creating drones to people from all over the world, and they also often ask your pet to turn their drones for their deceased dogs and cats.
"I never know what my next innovation will be, but I know for sure that we wish to build a helicopter for the purpose of ourselves, " Jansen said. He added that he was thinking about creating a flying cow, as "he wants to fly in some thing strange. "
Bart Jensen
The particular Orvillecopter is an fascinating and functional masterpiece of design that the Dutch artist Bart Jensen created to keep his departed cat, Orville in his life. This particular task was a bit divisive among viewers; several found it too morbid while others idea it was creative and touching tribute just for someone who had passed away tragically.
The feedback from guests has been so extremely positive that various other artists have walked out with similar projects as well as interest to collaborate on new ones involving taxidermy on drones.
It is possible to see more developments in this particular field that will be similar to Orvillecopter, but concerning animals much larger than a cat plus probably more complex designs like quadcopters REMOTE CONTROL drones. For example , there' s talk about a good ostrich-style drone as well as one for cows. One thing is certain even though, Bart Jansen respect towards his pet cat Orville (named after aviation leader Wilbur Wright), hasn' t gone unnoticed.
By this example, when time moves on, people are becoming more comfortable with things and topics once considered taboo or forbidden. You are able to finally just observe these subjects in an talent without feeling embarrassed about it because you get access to the information now so there is no need for pity.
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Pensions for UAE expats are a seminal moment
Dubai's government is offering its foreign employees an important gesture of thanks
The UAE is a symbol of cosmopolitanism in the Middle East. AFP
Even before its union 50 years ago, the UAE has been a place for ambitious talent from across the globe to build remarkable, profitable careers. In the earliest days, dominant professions were the ones you would expect for a rapidly developing, energy-driven economy, from workers in the oil industry to those in construction. Today, as the country continues to diversify its society, those who are willing to take the bold step of leaving their countries can find just about any profession in which to work.
This would not have been possible without a public sector committed to expanding the UAE's economic horizons.
Central government, by its nature, is dominated by nationals of a particular country. But one of the UAE's particular strengths has been an openness to recruiting non-citizens. After all, how better to build a diverse society than by employing people from around the world?
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This week, Dubai offered a historic gesture of thanks to this crucial group of people, when Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, said on Wednesday that non-Emirati employees working in the emirate's government and public sector can join a new savings pension plan. It will have no bearing on the existing gratuity scheme that gives people a lump sum after they leave employment, and authorities have said that private sector firms can apply the measure if they so choose. Some have already launched similar schemes. Last year, AXA Green Crescent Insurance Company introduced one to help UAE employees save for retirement, a model similar to ones found abroad.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, who unveiled the new measure, pictured here last month with the Duke of Cambridge. PA
The public sector, however, is a particularly noteworthy area for the change to be taking place. For years, the government has been committing itself to Emiratisation, a process by which it is empowering UAE nationals in all aspects of the country's economy. Recent projects that fall under the umbrella include targeting percentages of Emirati employees for private sector companies and investment in specialist education, particularly in technical fields.
In short, the idea is to get more Emiratis into more fields. But the deeper aims of the policy are more complex. The process is not simply about placing Emiratis in positions that previously belonged to foreign workers. Rather, it is about using more local talent and participation to strengthen the entire economy. And stronger economies create more jobs for all, native and non-native alike. It is in the context of this wider goal that the Dubai government's move should be viewed. Even with Emiratisation remaining a priority, there is still attention being paid to those who choose to make the UAE home.
While the decision is economic by design, it is about more than better money management. It is also about promoting the sense that the UAE can be a long-term place of work and retirement for people from all corners of the globe. This has also been a goal of recently revised labour laws, including an extended grace period that gives foreigners who leave jobs in the UAE far more time to look for new employment before having to leave the country, as well as new 10-year Golden Visas, awarded on merit, which give recipients far more flexible terms than traditional ones. There was even the creation of a retirement visa in 2018.
By thinking about all types of public sector workers in the country, alongside labour reforms, the UAE is paving the way for foreigners and Emiratis to not just be more prosperous, but even more integrated in an ever-diversifying society.
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #168 (1977) John Romita Sr. Cover, Len Wein Story, Ross Andru Pencils "Murder On the Wind!" – (17-page story, continued from previous issue) – Outside Rockefeller Center, Spider-Man is in a hypnotic trance induced by Will O' The Wisp, who wants to get a hold of an envelope that Spider-Man has. Ben Reilly makes a cameo appearance in a photograph.
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #185 (1978) Ross Andru Cover & Pencils, Marv Wolfman Story, White Dragon 2nd Appearance "Spider, Spider, Burning Bright!" Spider-Man is dropped in a vat of oil which is lit on fire by the White Dragon. Spider-Man sinks to the bottom and covers himself with webbing before jumping through the flames.
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #190 (1979) Keith Pollard Cover & Pencils, Marv Wolfman Story, Man-Wolf Appearance The Man-Wolf has been sent to capture J. Jonah Jameson, and Spider-Man must stop him.
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #202 (1980) Keith Pollard Cover & Pencils, Marv Wolfman Story "One For Those Long Gone!" The Punisher has confronted Peter Parker in his apartment because he believes that Parker has some connection to drug dealer Lorenzo Jacobi. However, Parker manages to convince the Punisher that he has a "special deal" with Spider-Man, and the Punisher leaves apologizing for the intrusion.
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Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks and Intermunicipal Development Plans
Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF)
What is an ICF?
An Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) highlights and formalizes existing collaborative work between adjacent municipalities and provides a forum to work together. The primary goal of ICFs is ensuring neighbouring municipalities work together regarding service delivery to residents in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Brazeau County has approved an ICF with the following municipalities:
Leduc County
Village of Breton
Wetaskiwin County
Brazeau County is currently working to finalize an ICF with the following municipalities:
Town of Drayton Valley
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)
What is an IDP?
An Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a high-level policy plan created by neighbouring municipalities. An IDP is designed to foster cooperation and integrated development near the municipal boundaries so that unnecessary costs and negative impacts for the municipalities are avoided. The principles and objectives established in the IDP guide the growth of future development by identifying general locations for major land uses and servicing. In addition to guiding future growth, if there is a disagreement between municipalities on development, IDPs provide a framework for dispute resolution.
Brazeau County has approved an IDP with the following municipalities:
On January 1, 2020 there was a change to the Municipal Government Act, which provided municipalities the ability to determine if an IDP was required with a neighbouring municipality. Prior to January 1, 2020 the Minister of Municipal Affairs was able to grant an exemption, based on the municipalities' request, if the Minister felt an IDP was not required between neighbouring municipalities.
Brazeau County has received an exemption from the Minister of Municipal Affairs or determined an IDP is not required with the following municipalities:
Clearwater County (Ministerial exemption)
Leduc County (Council resolution that an IDP is not required)
Yellowhead County (Ministerial exemption)
Town of Drayton Valley IDP
Brazeau County and the Town of Drayton Valley have adopted a new Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). Brazeau County adopted the IDP on September 21, 2021 and the Town adopted the IDP on October 6, 2021. This updated IDP replaces the version that was approved in 2012.
The Plan Area extends 0.4 kilometers to 1.2 kilometers into Brazeau County from the intermunicipal border, except to the east where it extends to the top of the North Saskatchewan River valley. The Plan Area extends 0.1 kilometre into the Town of Drayton Valley from the intermunicipal border. The map below shows the Plan Area in blue.
IDP Area
The IDP policies support the continued work of both the County and the Town to provide a strategic approach to intermunicipal land use planning and service delivery within the Plan Area.
A copy of the Brazeau County and Town of Drayton Valley IDP can be found here.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact:
Contact Kathleen Sterling, Senior Long Range Planner at 780-542-7777 or
Parkland County IDP
Brazeau County adopted the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) between Brazeau County and Parkland County on July 17, 2018. The IDP area is one quarter section from the Brazeau County and Parkland County boundary lines, or from the top of bank of the North Saskatchewan River, as shown in the map below.
The IDP policies support the continued work of both Counties to provide a strategic approach to intermunicipal land use planning and service delivery within the plan area.
A copy of the Brazeau County and Parkland County IDP can be found here.
Contact Kathleen Sterling, Senior Long Range Planning Officer at 780-542-2667 or
Village of Breton IDP
Brazeau County adopted the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) between Brazeau County and the Village of Breton on April 7, 2020. The IDP plan area includes the entire parcel located, wholly or partially, within the Plan Area buffer. The Plan Area buffer is the land located within 100 metres on either side of our shared border, as shown in the map below.
The IDP policies support the continued work of both municipalities to provide a strategic approach to intermunicipal land use planning within the plan area.
A copy of the Brazeau County and the Village of Breton IDP can be found here.
County of Wetaskiwin No 10 IDP
Brazeau County adopted the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) between Brazeau County and the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 on January 21, 2020. The IDP plan area is one quarter section, or 800 metres, on either side of the intermunicipal boundary as shown in the map below.
The IDP policies support the continued work of both Counties to provide a strategic approach to intermunicipal land use planning within the plan area.
A copy of the Brazeau County and the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 IDP can be found here.
Contact Kathleen Sterling, Senior Long Range Planner at 780-542-2667 or .


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Godfather Of The Israeli Army
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Here are panels 8, 5, 6, and 7 from the Patterson board featured yesterday. The final panel shows the star of David and a quote from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "In all of Jewish history we have never had a Christian friend as understanding and devoted." The interim panels described Patterson's raising and leading of the Jewish battalions of the Royal Fusiliers in WWI. After dying in obscurity in Los Angeles in 1947, his remains were transported to Israel in December 2014 and reinterred (video). For more, including a recording of Patterson's voice, see this BBC Magazine article.
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text: X02621 X02618 X02619 X02620 X02622 The Zion Mule Corps. Lt. Colonel Patterson rejoined the British Army in 1914, upon the outbreak of World War I, and saw service in Flander[s] before being sent to Egypt. In Alexandria he met Joseph Trumpeldor and Zeev Jabotinsky who were attempting to form a Jewish military force. By the end March 1915, Jewish volunteers from among deportees in Egypt had started training. The British military command opposed to participation of Jewish volunteers on the Palestinian front and suggested the volunteers serve as a detachment for mule transport. In 1915, Lt. Colonel Patterson was made commander of the approximately 750 man Zion Mule Corps, organized in Egypt in March, with a rank of "honorary Lieutenant Colonel." Swearing in the new volunteers on March 31, 1915. Patterson wrote in his diary "never since the days of Judah Maccabee had such sights and sounds been seen and heard in a military camp – with the drilling of uniformed soliders soldiers in the Hebrew language". In April of 1915, after the Mule Corps had been in training for just 3 weeks, Lt. Colonel Patterson landed with the corps at V Beach, Gallipoli. About half of the corps were seconded to the Anzacs, who treated them discourteously and had them shipped back to Alexandria, the rest under Lt. Colonel Patterson then landed at Cape Helles on April 27th where they saw action for the very first time, there the corps served with distinction out of the 300 men that landed, 14 were killed. The Mule Corps disbanded in early 1916, Lt. Colonel Patterson returned to Ireland where he commanded the 4th Royal Irish Fusiliers and 5th Royal Dublin Fusiliers. In 1917, after 3 years of lobbying by the British Jewish community, and the likes Jabotinsky the British government finally agreed to the raising of a specifically Jewish unit to fight in the British Army in World War One against the Turks in Palestine/Israel. the force was to be part of the Royal Fusiliers and were given the battalion numbers 38th-42nd. The whole force became known as the Jewish Legion or colloquially as "The First Judeans" The most famous photograph of the men on their march shows Lt. Colonel Patterson clearly and proudly at the head of his men on his horse with one of his offices mounted behind him though the image is blurred has the Lt. Colonel clearly with a broad smile on his face. Indeed every man was smiling as they were lionised by the crowds before embarking on their journey to the Jordan Valley. In June 1918 38th Battalion began engaging the Ottomans some twenty miles north of Jerusalem the Legion also participated in the Battle of Megiddo in mid-September 1918 widely considered to have been one of the final and decisive victories of the Ottoman front. The legion's mission was to cross the Jordan river. Jabotinsky led the effort. Later he was decorated and Major General Chaytor told the Jewish troops "By forcing the Jordan fords, you helped in no small measure to win the great victory gained at Damascus. faced ongoing anti-semitism superios peers subordinates engendered much respect sacrificed promotion and position in his quest to ensure fair treatment of them several years living in American wife frances reunited with fellow soldiers zionist legend historic past in the present future is yours if you have the will faith aged 79 18th June 1947 buried los angeles david ben-gurion we salute you
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An Sionnach Fionn 2015-05-27 / 8:56 pm
The weirdly one-sided affection for the state of Israel in some unionist circles, especially the more extremist ones, is slightly surreal given the "armed struggle" waged by Jewish guerrillas against the British mandate in Palestine in the 1930s and '40s. Not to mention the widespread anti-Semitism amongst unionist politicians and writers at the start of the 20th century, and the links to far right and neo-Nazi groups in Britain amongst loyalist militants from the 1970s to the present day. I suppose the cultish nonsense around the Lost Tribes of Israel partly informs the contemporary obsession.
Then again the hostility to Israel in some Irish republican circles puzzles me too given the close links between Fenians and Zionism in the late 1800s, the role of the Jewish-Irish community during the Irish revolution, and the IRA's training of Irgun guerrillas in the '40s.
I wonder what the Israelis make of it all? A Jewish friend of mine says they are completely oblivious of the unionist community in the north-east of Ireland, let alone aware of the unreciprocated love affair.
'tis a strange world we live in.
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This supplement comes in two isomers namely: d-carnitine and l-carnitine. However, l-carnitine has undergone processing that will enable it to pass through the barrier, blood, and the brain respectively.
This l-carnitine is the active compound which plays a significant function in production and energy metabolism. Although l-carnitine is secreted in the body, you can also take them as a supplement since they appear in various protein foods. Such foods include grains and vegetables.
L-carnitine is essential in the production of energy, no wonder so many athletes take it to enhance their athletic performance and to boost their endurance level. Endurance athletes like cyclists, long-distance runners or swimmers can benefit from this amino acid supplement.
Majority of the people out there usually comes to l-carnitine as the way they can reduce excess weight and burn fat quickly. However, you should not use l-carnitine as a shortcut, instead, join it together with a healthy diet and constant exercise for maximum results.
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Management of massive volume of both structured and unstructured data that is so large it is difficult to process using traditional database and software techniques.
This handbook aims to present the statistical foundations of machine learning intended as the discipline which deals with the automatic design of models from data.
This book helps you get quickly up to speed on big data and to show you the unique things IBM is doing to turn the freely available open source big data technology into a big data platform.


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Der Carcavelinhos Football Club war ein Fußballverein aus dem Stadtteil Alcântara der portugiesischen Hauptstadt Lissabon.

Geschichte
Der Verein wurde 1912 gegründet. Im Juni 1928 besiegte Carcavelinhos im nationalen Meisterschaftsfinale, das im Campo de Palhavã von Lissabon ausgetragen wurde, den Stadtrivalen Sporting mit 3:1 und sicherte sich den Titel des  Campeonato de Portugal. In der Saison 1934/35 stand der Verein noch einmal im Halbfinale des Wettbewerbs.

Vor der Einführung der einheitlichen nationalen Liga, der Primeira Divisão im Jahr 1938, nahm Carcavelinhos drei Mal an den Probe-Spielzeiten des Campeonato da Liga teil. Nach Gründung der Primeira Divisão spielte der Verein zwei weitere Saisons (1939/40 und 1941/42) erstklassig.

Am 18. September 1942 schloss er sich mit dem Nachbarverein União Foot-Ball Lisboa zum Atlético CP zusammen.

Weblinks
 Carcavelinhos Football Clube | Atlético Clube de Portugal
 Restos de Colecção: Carcavelinhos Football Club
 Eintrag zum Carcavelinhos FC auf www.zerozero.pt (port.)
 Gesamttabelle aller Ligaspiele des Carcavelinhos FC auf www.desportoluso.no.sapo.pt (port.)

Einzelnachweise

Ehemaliger portugiesischer Fußballverein
Sportverein (Lissabon)
Gegründet 1912

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Comfortable Landing can keep your Kerbals safe and feel comfortable even in the last minute of a mission!
It adds retro rockets, buoys, and airbags into stock command pod and command pod of other mod.
And they will automatically deploy when certain conditions are met.
Thanks @Kottabos made this great video for Comfortable Landing!
Automatic deploy buoys or airbags, start landing burns.
Supported mod except for stock (list below) and more mod support coming soon.
To activate Comfortable Landing, press the Activate Pre-Landing Mode button before landing or splashing.
-The retro rockets will start at 5 meters from the ground/water.
-The buoys will be inflated after splashing and got bigger buoyancy.
-The airbags will be inflated at 500 meters from the ground/water, and it will deflate after landing (but not splashing). The crash tolerance of part will increases when it was inflated.
Comfortable Landing will stop work after landing or splashing.
If you haven't installed TweakScale, will provide 0.625m, 1.25m, 2.5m and 3.75m size.
If you have already installed earlier versions with Icecovery's Chinese Spacecraft Pack, please delete it first.
Delete GameData\ComfortableLanding\Configs folder if you want to remove integrated functions.
If you like this MOD, you may wish to try to donate me a cup of coffee and make me have enough energy to keep study in my high school class after making these things! Thank you!
IT IS WIP, ONLY WORKING WITH ICSP(Icecovery's Chinese Spacecraft Pack) NOW!
I'm assuming you are planning Tantares compatibility. If so, I can't wait. Awesome looking mod!!!
Who are we ? What is the purpose of life? hooo a ball !!
Well, now it is in my plan.
Thanks! This is a great addition to command pods. Keep up the good work! Have a cup of coffee on me.
I like the general idea - but honestly, the fact that it's integrated into the command pods deters me. My action menu is long enough on them already, and I do regularly build ships which *shouldn't* have this functionality in the command pods. I'd rather it was a couple of parts that I could add as/when needed.
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@Jhorriga Did you even look at the full album?
does this apply to the other capsules in fasa?
Since it explicitly states in the OP that it currently only supports the FASA Apollo pod, and a few others, I'd say not.
All you'll need to do for Tantares would be to add retro rockets for the Soyuz capsule and probably airbags/floaties for the VA capsule.
Basically a few questions about the used models of the floats and airbags.
Is it possible to adjust the position and the scale of the parts for the capsule type used?
The idea of your Mod I think is excellent but would have to be clarified before whether an insert in my Mod would be possible.
Are there any plans to add parts for probes? So we can do some airbag crash lands.
This is another mod to add to the awesomeness list. Thanks @Icecovery!
Oooo nice! Does this work for the Ven's version of the stock pods?
This certainly seems like a very cool and interesting mod. I hope I'm not being presumptuous or anything, but if you're looking for ideas, I wouldn't mind seeing a Mercury landing skirt or a Gemini landing bag system for the BDB parts.
Thanks for your selfless donation!
I will try to solve this problem, a standalone pack maybe?
I'm working on that now, but I think that's no airbags or buoys on VA capsule. Only retro rockets for Soyuz and VA.
No, you cannot adjust the position or the scale of floats or airbags, its proportion with capsule will look very strange if that happens. But you can use TweakScale to rescale the whole capsule, or maybe rescale the part of the standalone pack after it released.
Is a good idea if use the part of the standalone pack, because probes are not always needed to come back and landing.
Yes, I wrote a CFG for Ven's version.
I have planned to do them, don't worry only need a bit of time.
I just answer this question above.
I think @hraban means to ask: If your capsule is, say, 1.25m, and all your buoys/airbags are for 2.5m pods, is there a way to rescale the airbags/buoys to half the size?


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Chengdu and Airbnb partner to promote tourism
Airbnb and the Chengdu City today announced a strategic partnership to boost tourism in Chengdu, one of China's largest cities. The signing ceremony was held today at the Chengdu World Unicorn Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit.
Chengdu is the capital of China's Sichuan province and one of the three most populous cities in Western China. By 2020, the number of domestic tourists to Sichuan province alone is expected to exceed 1.1 billion.
Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Airbnb will leverage its global network to promote Chengdu's unique culture to domestic and international travellers, and help establish Chengdu as a world-class tourist destination.
Under the MoU, the parties have agreed to:
Expand tourism in Chengdu through Airbnb's global platform
Work with the Chengdu Municipal People's Government to promote the city as a world-class tourist destination
Evaluate the impact of the sharing economy in Chengdu
"Chengdu is a vibrant tourist destination, with its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty attracting visitors from around the world. We're delighted to partner with the Chengdu Municipal People's Government to bring the benefits of home sharing to this unique city and look forward to playing an active role in promoting tourism to our network of domestic and international travelers," said Mike Orgill, Airbnb director of public policy for Asia Pacific.
"We're excited to enter this partnership with Airbnb. As a global platform, Airbnb not only provides more diversified accommodation options, but can also help to develop the local tourism industry, while promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across the city," said the spokesperson of Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau.
Today's MoU signing follows recently agreed partnerships with the cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Shanghai, as well as a partnership with the China Tourism Academy (CTA), highlighting our continued efforts to support cities that are looking to boost tourism and develop the sharing economy.
To date, there have been more than 5.3 million guest arrivals by Chinese travelers at Airbnb listings all over the world. Outbound travel from China grew 142% in 2016 alone and there have been nearly 1.6 million guest arrivals at Airbnb listings in China to date.
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Q: Django - specify which model manager Django admin should use I've created a custom Manager for a Django model which returns a QuerySet holding a subset of objects.all(). I need this to be the model's default Manager, since I am also creating a custom tag which will retrieve content from any model (specified by an argument), and needs to use the default Manager for the specified model. All that works fine, except - Django Admin is ALSO using the default Manager for this particular model, which means that not all model instances appear in the admin.
The Django docs don't help:

If you use custom Manager objects, take note that the first Manager Django encounters (in
  the order in which they're defined in the model) has a special status. Django interprets this first Manager defined in a class as the "default" Manager, and several parts of Django (though not the admin application) will use that Manager exclusively for that model.
  (Django Managers documentation)

The admin isn't supposed to use the default Manager, but it seems to be in my case. Note that I have also explicitly add the default Manager objects:
subset = CustomManager() # the default manager
objects = models.Manager() # the one I want admin to use

How can I specify which Manager the admin should use?

A: You can choose the manager by overriding the queryset method in your ModelAdmin subclass.
def get_queryset(self, request):
    # use our manager, rather than the default one
    qs = self.model.objects.get_queryset()

    # we need this from the superclass method
    ordering = self.ordering or () # otherwise we might try to *None, which is bad ;)
    if ordering:
        qs = qs.order_by(*ordering)
    return qs

A: The order in which you define your managers matters. Admin takes the first manager defined on the model.
So if you do like this:
subset = CustomManager() # the default manager
objects = models.Manager() # the one I want admin to use

the default manager will be subset
and if you do like this:
objects = models.Manager() # the default manager
subset = CustomManager() # your own manager

then the default manager will be objects.

A: As we expect objects to be the sole manager, the admin will use manager in self.Admin.manager.
From the ticket https://code.djangoproject.com/ticket/4754 opened by troy.simpson
class filterManager(models.Manager):
  def get_query_set(self):
    return super(filterManager, self).get_query_set().filter(name='troy')

class Blah(models.Model):
  name = models.CharField(maxlength=100)
  objects = filterManager()
  class Admin:
    manager = filterManager()

Tested with Django 1.11

A: Updated code:
def get_queryset(self, request):
    """
    Returns a QuerySet of all model instances that can be edited by the
    admin site. This is used by changelist_view.
    """
    qs = self.model._default_manager.get_queryset()
    # TODO: this should be handled by some parameter to the ChangeList.
    ordering = self.get_ordering(request)
    if ordering:
        qs = qs.order_by(*ordering)
    return qs

_default_manager can be replaced...

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I. Credibility of the Budget
Scores by Dimension
Overall Indicator Score
1. Aggregate expenditure out-turn compared to original approved budget
1.1 The difference between actual primary expenditure and the originally budgeted primary expenditure (i.e. excluding debt service charges, but also excluding externally financed project expenditure)
In no more than one out of the last three years has the actual expenditure deviated from budgeted expenditure by an amount equivalent to more than 5% of budgeted expenditure. (P. 27)
2. Composition of expenditure out-turn compared to original approved budget
2.1 Extent of the variance in expenditure composition during the last three years, excluding contingency items (the methodolodgy to rate this dimension is set out in the footnote of the PFM PMF booklet)
Variance exceeded 15 per cent in all three years (23.5%, 33.2 %, and 34.5 %) (P. 30)
2.2 The average amount of expenditure actually charged to the contingency vote over the last three years
3. Aggregate revenue out-turn compared to original approved budget
3.1 Actual domestic revenue collection compared to domestic revenue in the originally approved budget
Actual domestic revenue collection was below 92 % of budgeted revenue collection in two of the last three years (P. 32)
4. Stock and monitoring of expenditure payment arrears
4.1 Stock of expenditure payment arrears (as a percentage of actual total expenditure for the corresponding fiscal year) and any recent change in the stock
The stock of arrears (as per Albania's own definition and as per a definition of "debt aged more than 30 days") was 0.28 % in 2010, i.e. below 2 %. There may be delays in BIs submitting invoices for approval and payment. For lack of information on the extent of these delays, the dimension is not rated. (P. 35)
4.2 Availability of data for monitoring the stock of expenditure payment arrears
Treasury monitors, on a daily basis, invoices submitted for approval and invoices approved but not yet paid. (P. 35)
II. Comprehensiveness and Transparency
5. Classification of the budget
5.1 The classification system used for formulation, execution and reporting of the central government's budget
The classification of government financial operations includes the administrative, economic, and functional classifications, the latter down to the sub-functional level. (P. 37)
6. Comprehensiveness of information included in budget documentation
6.1 Share of the listed information under PI-6 in the PFM PMF booklet in the budget documentation most recently issued by the central government (in order to count in the assessment, the full specification of the information benchmark must be met)
The budget documentation as submitted to the legislature for FY2011 includes 6 of the 9 components listed in Table 3.6 above. (P. 39)
7. Extent of unreported government operations
7.1 The level of extra-budgetary expenditure (other than donor funded projects) which is unreported i.e. not included in fiscal reports.
There is no extra-budgetary expenditure (P. 41)
7.2 Income/expenditure information on donor-funded projects which is included in fiscal reports.
It is highly likely that more than 90 % of the value of external assistance is included in the fiscal reports. (P. 41)
8. Transparency of inter-governmental fiscal relations
8.1 Transparent and rules based systems in the horizontal allocation among SN governments of unconditional and conditional transfers from central government (both budgeted and actual allocations);
Approximately 65 % of the total volume of transfers to LGUs are done on the basis of a transparent and rule-based system for un-conditional grants (P. 46)
8.2 Timeliness of reliable information to SN governments on their allocations from central government for the coming year;
The level of unconditional grants is known to the LGUs with certitude in December ahead of the fiscal year. But the MTBP, together with relatively stable allocation criteria, gives a good indication of what can be expected considerably earlier than that. (P. 46)
8.3 Extent to which consolidated fiscal data (at least on revenue and expenditure) is collected and reported for general government according to sectoral categories.
Local government revenue and expenditure is executed in the Treasury system and classified in a way identical to that of central government. Consolidated reports for general government can thus easily be produced by eliminating intra-governmental transfers. (P. 46)
9. Oversight of aggregate fiscal risk from other public sector entities.
9.1 Extent of central government monitoring of AGAs and PEs.
MoF regularly monitors the portfolio of on-lent credits, issued guarantees and AGAs and PEs are required to submit yearly financial statements., There is no consolidated report, however, summarising the fiscal risk associated with these different types of activities. (P. 49)
9.2 Extent of central government monitoring of SN government's fiscal position
In principle, the present legislation should eliminate the fiscal risk from LGU borrowing. As local government revenue and expenditure is recorded in the treasury system, MoF has full, on-line, insight into to the finances of LGUs and the legal powers to enforce financial discipline in the LGUs (P. 49)
10. Public access to key fiscal information
10.1 Number of the above listed elements of public access to information that is fulfilled (in order to count in the assessment, the full specification of the information benchmark must be met)
The government makes available to the public 4 of the 6 listed types of information (P. 51)
III. Policy-Based Budgeting
11. Orderliness and participation in the annual budget process
11.1 Existence of and adherence to a fixed budget calendar;
There is a detailed budget preparation calendar and it is adhered to (P. 54)
11.2 Clarity/comprehensiveness of and political involvement in the guidance on the preparation of budget submissions (budget circular or equivalent);
There are detailed budget guidelines including budget preparatory ceilings set by the Council of Ministers. (P. 54)
11.3 Timely budget approval by the legislature or similarly mandated body (within the last three years);
For the last three years the annual budget was enacted before the start of fiscal year (P. 54)
12. Multi-year perspective in fiscal planning, expenditure policy and budgeting
12.1 Preparation of multi -year fiscal forecasts and functional allocations
Fiscal frameworks for three years are produced on a rolling basis, but the differences between the three-year frameworks and the annual budgets are not clearly explained
12.2 Scope and frequency of debt sustainability analysis
DSA for external and internal debt is done annually (P. 58)
12.3 Existence of sector strategies with multi-year costing of recurrent and investment expenditure;
Statements of sector strategies exist for several major sectors but are only substantially costed for a few of them (P. 58)
12.4 Linkages between investment budgets and forward expenditure estimates.
Recurrent cost implications of investment are included in forward budget estimates only in a few cases (P. 58)
IV. Predictability and Control in Budget Execution
13. Transparency of taxpayer obligations and liabilities
13.1 Clarity and comprehensiveness of tax liabilities
Legislation and procedures for VAT, corporate and Personal income taxes, customs and excise duties, social charges are comprehensive and clear, with charges clearly set out in relevant orders. (P. 62)
13.2 Taxpayer access to information on tax liabilities and administrative procedures.
The Internet sites of both tax and customs agencies are comprehensive, with timely and accurate information on all tax liabilities and their administration. On line rate determination for customs duties and filings for corporations are presently available. All changes are accompanied by extensive public information and training campaigns. (P. 62)
13.3 Existence and functioning of a tax appeals mechanism.
.The appeals organization is not completely independent of the agency. Like internal audit, it reports directly to the General Director, Tax Agency. (P. 63)
14. Effectiveness of measures for taxpayer registration and tax assessment
14.1 Controls in the taxpayer registration system.
Database for personal income tax filers not completed. Weak linkages between the taxation database and other government databases with information on individuals and corporate entities. (P. 66)
14.3 Planning and monitoring of tax audit and fraud investigation programs.
The 40% of audits that are regionally selected may be subject to abuse by tax inspectors. (P. 66)
14.2 Effectiveness of penalties for non-compliance with registration and declaration obligations
Penalties are high and viewed by the Agency and business representatives as being a valid deterrent to fraud. (P. 66)
15. Effectiveness in collection of tax payments
15.1 Collection ratio for gross tax arrears, being the percentage of tax arrears at the beginning of a fiscal year, which was collected during that fiscal year (average of the last two fiscal years).
Average collection ratio in 2009 and 2010 was 17.2 % (P. 69)
15.2 Effectiveness of transfer of tax collections to the Treasury by the revenue administration.
All accounts are received by Treasury daily and deposited into the TSA (P. 69)
15.3 Frequency of complete accounts reconciliation between tax assessments, collections, arrears records and receipts by the Treasury.
All Treasury accounts are reconciled on a daily basis. (P. 69)
16. Predictability in the availability of funds for commitment of expenditures
16.2 Reliability and horizon of periodic in-year information to MDAs on ceilings for expenditure commitments
Strictly following the PEFA methodology, which is couched in terms of commitments, predictability is high. (P. 71)
16.3 Frequency and transparency of adjustments to budget allocations, which are decided above the level of management of MDAs.
Significant in-year adjustments to budget allocations take place only once or twice in a year and are done in a fairly transparent way (P. 72)
16.1 Extent to which cash flows are forecast and monitored
17. Recording and management of cash balances, debt and guarantees
17.1 Quality of debt data recording and reporting
Foreign Debts are recorded on the DMFAS system; their debt records are complete, updated and can take up to two months to be reconciled. Excel files are used for domestic debt, on-lending and guarantees, and require regular reconciliations. Comprehensive management and statistical reports (cover debt service, stock and operations) are produced at least quarterly (P. 75)
17.2 Extent of consolidation of the government's cash balances
All cash balances are calculated daily and consolidated in the TSA, with the exception of bank remitted payments, which are deposited on the following day. (P. 75)
17.3 Systems for contracting loans and issuance of guarantees.
Central government's contracting of loans and issuance of guarantees are made against transparent criteria and fiscal targets and always approved by a single responsible government entity (P. 76)
18. Effectiveness of payroll controls
18.1 Degree of integration and reconciliation between personnel records and payroll data.
Databases not linked. Monthly review of all changes and reconciliations. (P. 81)
18.2 Timeliness of changes to personnel records and the payroll
Changes are updated monthly, generally in time for the next payroll. (P. 81)
18.3 Internal controls of changes to personnel records and the payroll.
Rules for accessing key files may not be fully compliant with all internal control requirements. (P. 81)
18.4 Existence of payroll audits to identify control weaknesses and/or ghost workers.
Payroll audits are covered on a 2-3 year cycle, reflecting the budget institutions' risk assessments and available audit resources. (P. 81)
19. Transparency, competition and complaints mechanisms in procurement
19.1 Transparency, comprehensiveness and competition in the legal and regulatory framework
Five of the six sub criteria for the regulatory framework were met (P. 86)
19.2 Use of competitive procurement methods
All cases of use of non-competitive procedures by law have to be justified (P. 86)
19.3 Public access to complete, reliable and timely procurement information
The majority of required key data are provided routinely on the electronic procurement system (P. 87)
19.4 Existence of an independent administrative procurement complaints system
The independent Procurement Complaints Commission is in place and functioning. (P. 87)
20. Effectiveness of internal controls for non-salary expenditure
20.1 Effectiveness of expenditure commitment controls.
Commitment controls are based on the limit set by total annual appropriation and not by month. (P. 89)
20.2 Comprehensiveness, relevance and understanding of other internal control rules/ procedures
Other internal controls in place are comprehensive and respected (P. 89)
20.3 Degree of compliance with rules for processing and recording transactions
Compliance with the controls is generally high. (P. 89)
21. Effectiveness of internal audit
21.1 Coverage and quality of the internal audit function.
Systems review audits quality is uncertain and cannot justify the higher rating implicit in the statistics presented above. (P. 95)
21.2 Frequency and distribution of reports
Reports are issued regularly for those entities with internal audit units and distributed to the accountable minister, the MoF and the High State Auditor. (P. 95)
21.3 Extent of management response to internal audit findings.
Management implementation of recommendations is 77% within a one-year period. (P. 95)
V. Accounting, Recording and Reporting
22. Timeliness and regularity of accounts reconciliation
22.1 Regularity of bank reconciliations
All cash balances are sub-reconciled daily with the TSA accounts in the Central Bank. (P. 97)
22.2 Regularity of reconciliation and clearance of suspense accounts and advances.
Advances and all suspense accounts are cleared daily by Treasury on advice of Budget institutions. (P. 97)
23. Availability of information on resources received by service delivery units
23.1 Collection and processing of information to demonstrate the resources that were actually received (in cash and kind) by the most common front-line service delivery units (focus on primary schools and primary health clinics) in relation to the overall
There is no consistent and regular upward flow of complete information on their resource utilisation of these resources to the accountable ministries. Periodic surveys are the only way to establish these data. (P. 98)
24. Quality and timeliness of in-year budget reports
24.1 Scope of reports in terms of coverage and compatibility with budget estimates
Budget-actual comparisons are possible for payments. There is no separate commitment accounting, merely a follow-up of payments against the yearly appropriations (P. 100)
24.2 Timeliness of the issue of reports
Reports are prepared monthly within one week of end of period. (P. 100)
24.3 Quality of information
There are no material concerns over data accuracy. (P. 100)
25. Quality and timeliness of annual financial statements
25.1 Completeness of the financial statements
A consolidated financial statement for the General Government Sector is prepared annually. The most recent statements were for the 2010 financial year. They included information on revenues and expenditures, financial assets and liabilities. (P. 103)
25.2 Timeliness of submission of the financial statements
The government has submitted the financial statement to the auditor within 6 months of year-end for the past 3 years. (P. 103)
25.3 Accounting standards used
The annual financial statements are prepared from the Treasury's modified cash-basis accounting system. (P. 103).
VI. External Scrutiny and Audit
26. Scope, nature and follow-up of external audit
26.1 Scope/nature of audit performed (incl. adherence to auditing standards).
Central government entities covering approximately 70 % of total spending are audited annually, covering revenues, expenditures, financial assets and liabilities. (P. 108)
26.2 Timeliness of submission of audit reports to legislature.
Timely submission of all audit reports within 4 months of receipt (P. 108)
26.3 Evidence of follow up on audit recommendations
Clear Evidence of follow-up with average of 78% implementation of the past two years' recommendations. (P. 108)
27. Legislative scrutiny of the annual budget law
27.1 Scope of the legislature's scrutiny.
Legislature review includes macro-fiscal policies and forecasts, MTEF and priorities, as well as details son revenues and expenditures by budget institution. (P. 110)
27.2 Extent to which the legislature's procedures are well-established and respected.
Rules and procedures for review firmly established (P. 110)
27.3 Adequacy of time for the legislature to provide a response to budget proposals both the detailed estimates and, where applicable, for proposals on macro-fiscal aggregates earlier in the budget preparation cycyle (time allowed in practice for all stag
The legislature has at least one month to review the government's budget proposals (P. 110)
27.4 Rules for in-year amendments to the budget without ex-ante approval by the legislature.
Clear rules exist for the executive permitting extensive reallocations (P. 110)
28. Legislative scrutiny of external audit reports
28.1 Timeliness of examination of audit reports by the legislature (for reports received within the last three years).
28.2 Extent of hearings on key findings undertaken by the legislature.
Most adverse opinions are followed up by Parliament during their annual hearings on the SAI audit report/ (P. 112)
28.3 Issuance of recommended actions by the legislature and implementation by the executive.
As required, Parliament issues recommendations arising from consideration of the auditor's annual report. (P. 112)
Donor Practices
D-1 Predictability of Direct Budget Support
D-1.1 Annual deviation of actual budget support from the forecast provided by the donor agencies at least six weeks prior to the government submitting its budget proposals to the legislature (or equivalent approving body).
Albania received no budget support during the 2008-2010 period. (P. 113)
D-1.2 In-year timeliness of donor disbursements (compliance with aggregate quarterly estimates)
D-2 Financial information provided by donors for budgeting and reporting on project and program aid
D-2.1 Completeness and timeliness of budget estimates by donors for project support.
Donors do provide estimates sufficiently early to fit into the Government budget process but not in a format compatible with that of the Government's (P. 116)
D-2.2 Frequency and coverage of reporting by donors on actual donor flows for project support.
No donor provides information classified in the Government's format and within the reference time frame. (P. 116)
D-3 Proportion of aid that is managed by use of national procedures
D-3.1 Overall proportation of aid funds to central government that are managed through national procedures
Only 7.7 per cent of project assistance provided to Albania is on average -- looking at procurement, payment and accounting audit, and reporting -- managed by national procedures (P. 117)
Lead Agencies
PEFA Check
N/A (pre-2012)


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Pea is gone suddenly. She declined immediately without warning. I am cancelling the appointment, thankyou for the donations so far, that money is going to go towards buying a nice tree for her burial.
@scoots I'm sorry for your loss. :< Remember Pea had a wonderful life, thanks to you!


Nathan Broadhead double breathes life into Wales' UEFA U-19s qualifying campaign.
Following a 2-0 defeat to Greece, Wales were desperate to take 3 points off of England and rekindle hope in their attempts to qualify from Group 6 for next year's Under 19s tournament in Georgia.
With Wales playing host to the Group 6 qualifiers, the pressure was on for the young Welshmen to get a result on home soil, but it was England who started the game on the frontfoot. The young Lions were applying the pressure on their Welsh counterparts, with the Welsh stopper, Fergal Hale-Brown forced into a number of early saves.
On the counter-attack Wales looked a threat, but the English defence always seemed to outnumber their attackers.
A great shot on goal from Liverpool midfielder, Ben Woodburn, in the 34th minute was stopped by Aaron Ramsdale only for Tayo Edun to bring down Woodburn in the box and give the Welsh a penalty. Everton youngster, Nathan Broadhead stepped up and cooly slotted home to the keeper's left, giving Wales an important 1-0 lead going into halftime.
Tyler Roberts in action for Wales.
Lifted by the scoreline, the young Dragons began the second half as the dominant team, and looked the more likely team to add to their lead. A bad tackle from England's Ro-Shaun Williams was deserving of a yellow card and forced the Welsh to withdraw injured Woodburn around 15 minutes into the half. And just 5 minutes after coming onto the pitch, Cardiff City youngster, Mark Harris, put Wales 2-0 after Broadhead found him in the box.
Moments later England Captain, Trent Alexander Arnold, closed the gap after firing the ball into the top left corner of the net, out of Hale-Brown's reach, in what looked to have been an attempted cross. Having scored, England started to take back control of the game, showing some of the football that they are capable of, and when they were awarded a penalty in the 73rd minute (scored again by Arnold), it looked as though the Welsh may have thrown away an important 3 points.
Fighting spirit, and good team-play, however, gave Wales another chance just minutes later with Broadhead fooling the England defence before slotting home his second.
Mark Harris celebrates scoring against England.
With Wales now 3-2 in front, tensions began to rise in the England camp, forcing them to remove Captain and goalscorer, Arnold, who was on a yellow card. With less than 10 minutes to play, England were reduced to 10 men when Williams received his second yellow card, after receiving a final warning just minutes earlier.
Despite the man advantage, the Welsh were forced to endure a nervy last few minutes as England hit them with everything they had but when the final whistle went it was an important victory and 3 points that took Wales to second in Group 6.
Wales play their final qualifying match against bottom of the group, Luxembourg, at the Bangor University Stadium on Tuesday evening. Kickoff is at 5pm and entry is free.


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Her new book, Voice Lessons for Parents: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Listen offers guidance for communicating with children across the expanse of childhood and adolescence and explains the most effective ways to talk about your child with a wide range of influencers: teachers, coaches, nannies and caretakers, grandparents, partners and... your ex.
Voice Lessons offers parents—and anyone who works with children and teens—a comprehensive roadmap for more enjoyable relationships. "Wisdom for parents of children of all ages from one of the most astute psychologists on the planet," says Angela Duckworth, author of Grit, "Dr. Mogel explains the art and science of communicating with the people you love most."
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Today was Milo's third visit. We have no idea what happened between his last visit where he was still a little scared and unsure and today. But wow. What a change. He came in all happy and confident and he stayed that way the whole time.
With shier dogs we never know how long it will take them to gain some confidence or if they ever will. With Milo though, we are happy to say he has found his groove and there is no looking back!
PS – I realize he is standing by himself in all of these, but he is actually impatiently waiting for someone to come out and play with him. In between photos he was barking his request for a playmate to everyone who was inside. They didn't keep him waiting for long!
I'm pretty sure Buddy is convinced the camera is a toy and that he is waiting for me to throw it. This is fine by me because that means he is always smiling at me!
This was taken in the doorway – only Tessy's nose and paw were out in the sunlight and hence, that is all you can see!
The cute little Bomber from yesterday got her wish. To be honest, it is hard not to photograph Artie. Not only is she adorable but she keeps throwing herself in front of the camera.
I was trying to get a nice picture of Pepper standing in the door frame but Artie was trying to steal the spotlight!
When a terrier (such as this little cutie- Harley) want something they usually get it. With the power of persistence, determination, and sometimes outright theft! Here Harley demonstrates some key things all good Terriers should know….
Don't be afraid to steal what is rightfully (or wrongfully) yours!
Enjoy the moment of victory!
The victory is even greater if you have an audience!
With all this warm weather you may have noticed your dogs coming home a little damp. We've had the pool out almost every day for the last two weeks! It's a regular pool party around this place! Here are a few candid shots from Friday afternoon!


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