The on-ear and over-ear headphone market is largely dominated by Beats Audio headphones and their popularity has resulted in manufacturers all over trying their best to reproduce the formula that has made them so successful. Consequentially the market has become saturated with loud (in every sense of the word) Beats-like headphones for better and for worse.
At first glance, this bassy, eye-catching and sleek product from AKG known as the AKG Y50 fits the Beats-esque stereotype to the letter, but after using them it's safe to say this is one of the instances when the formula that made Jimmy Iovine and Dr Dre so rich has been put to use in a way that matches and possibly even surpasses the original.
So before you grab the next available pair of Beats off the shelf you might want to consider the merits of the AKG Y50's.
Offered in four color variations, namely, black, yellow, red and a blue-green color I'm reliably informed (hopefully) is teal, it's clear to see that subtle is not what AKG was going for here.
The headphones feature a big, unmistakably bold and glossy AKG symbol on the earcups, so big it doesn't quite fit onto the surface. The same logo appears across the top of the headband with the effect such that even the normally conservative all black version seems a little out there. Just that little bit though, because it manages to somehow maintain its charms for those who might not like their audio equipment too colorful.
The top of the headband also features a classy click-stop adjuster with visual markers that helps you get the right fit with equal lengths of headband on each side. Achieving a good fit is simple and easy with the Y50's but you could just as easily make them too tight, which you wouldn't notice at first, but it'll become uncomfortable soon enough. After a few instances of doing just what I described above, I realized that keeping them slightly loose didn't mess with the fit or the overall sound so you'll probably be better off starting off that way.
To be fair they do tend to be a bit uncomfortable on the head as the headband padding is a little lacking. Luckily the clamping is very comfortable and the featherly 190g weight only adds to the comfort.
The fake leather cushions on the earcups are comfortable enough to be kept on for a couple of hours at a time. After that, you might feel you're getting a dull ache around your ears. But nothing that a 5-minute break can't solve.
AKG designed the earcups in such a way that they are easily folded inwards but the headband is not collapsible so the best you can do is shove them inside their padded drawstring pouch if you're not feeling up to wearing them around your neck.
The cable features an in-line remote with a single multi-function button and microphone for mobile phones. The single button means you cannot adjust the volume on the Y50's, unfortunately. You can however answer calls, play/pause your music, skip forward and backward depending on how many times you press the button in sequence.
The black cable attaches to the right earcup and can be removed whenever you wish, earning the Y50's a few brownie points on the convenience side of things.
Made from a hard plastic material and aluminium black, the AKG's cannot be accused of being flimsy. In fact, the whole thing feels quite sturdy and the detachable cable is icing on an otherwise very delicious cake in that regard as it means you don't have to worry about it coming apart when the headphones are not in use and folded away.
From the first song you blast on them, the Y50's respond with gusto and power reminiscent of the effortless rumblings of a Ferrari. Rarely do you find such a rich, powerful bass on cans of this price. On bass heavy songs such as 'No Church in The Wild', the authoritative roar they deliver isn't just vibrant, it's downright thunderous, almost to the point I thought I was at a club.
The good thing amidst all that bass is that they never for one moment seem like they will be overpowered by their own ambitions nor does the formidable bass overpower the vocals and instrumentation. The bass is of course boosted but somehow the Y50's manage to keep a little bit of authenticity as they don't create bass where there isn't any.
This, I think, is what makes the sound quality so great as it ensures the mids and highs are rich, fully textured sounds that manage to hold their own against the mighty bass.
Ed Sheeran's soaring vocals on 'Give Me Love' are full, solid and beautifully accompanied by the guitar strings, all of which are faithfully reproduced with just the tiniest amount of low-end presence where necessary.
In saying that though, don't expect these headphones to have studio quality sound reproduction. As good and reliable as sound reproduction is, it's just not studio quality. They would, however, feel right at home in the (bedroom) DJ booth.
The closed back design of the Y50's means leaking is kept to a bare minimum so be fully prepared for some form of isolation once you put these on. Blasting these at full volume only serves to increase that effect.
Reading some experiences from others I did notice that some people claimed that these headphones don't seem to hit very high levels of volume. Something I have to disagree with. I don't know what devices they used, but even plugged into my S7 Edge, these cans reach insane volume levels. Not to mention when I hooked them up to my Objective 2 amp… Pure dynamite!
One minor negative about the Y50, and it's due to the closed back on-ear design, is that they don't allow for a great soundstage. Although what little there is makes them sound just that little bit better than what you would expect at this retail price.
Light, maneuverable, well isolated and a slight boost in the lows makes the Y50 deservedly of its place in the DJ booth!
At a retail price of $100 the AKG Y50's are quite affordable for most people but still pricey enough to expect them to pack some great qualities.
Perhaps AKG could have done a little bit better in terms of comfort, as it is, it's just over average, good enough not to cause discomfort immediately when you put them on but after a couple of hours you will start to feel some aches, mostly around the head but to some extent around your ears too.
The lack of volume controls is a minor misstep that most people should be able to live without. Still it would have been great to be able to control it without having to reach into your pocket every time you want to do so.
Sound quality is simply great, but if you're looking for studio quality sound reproduction these might not be the ones to go for. For bass heads, you'll enjoy these headphones without having to sacrifice the mids and highs to do so, which is where a lot of people feel Beats' headphones fail a little.
So if you're looking for an affordable bass-heavy headphone that sounds just as good on the highs as it does on the lows then you won't go wrong with the AKG Y50's.
Don't hesitate to shoot me a comment if you have any questions about these!
With the Y50, AKG ups its coolness factor with refreshing design choices and a fun bassy and smooth sound signature.
This is a killer headphone for the money!
If you find the right partner, they have super control over the music with plenty of space around the instrument. Dry and fast dynamics. Great midrange, easy to follow the lyrics. Top is okey with hi resolution.
I've never heard of the AKG products before to be honest with you, I bought two headphones recently, the Bose QuiteComfort 35 and 25, one for me and one for my girlfriend, honestly it is by far the best headphone I've bought, the noise cancellation on it is beyond amazing, however, this looks to be decent too, how is the noise cancellation on this compared to the Bose Comfort 35?
I found this article to be very informative! I am a fan of AKG products myself, so I was able to wrap my head around what was being marketed and detailed. I feel that it might have been a little lengthy for someone who may not be as "into" audio equipment, but, it was perfectly lengthened for someone who is an audiophile/sound engineer/mixer/etc.
Hey Nat, I always try to be as thorough as possible when reviewing a product, because I thinks that's important. But I can certainly understand not everyone wants to read all through the review. That's why I always include a button at the end of the introduction which you can click and will brings you straight to the conclusion and pros & cons. Cheers!
Hi, thanks for the review. These AKG Y50's look decent and if you are comparing them to a Ferrari they must've done something right on the production line!
It's a pity the headband doesn't fold down. Maybe a minor bugbear. What about the ear cups – do your ears get hot after using for a while? I have Bose Quiet Comfort closed ears and my ears are burning after an hour or so.
Hey Craig, after a few hours of continuous use my ears got a little hot yes.
I'm really not a fan of bass-heavy headphones as I personally feel that they have no merit when it comes to professional audio work. But I have to say, I might get one of these for casual music listening.
First off, I think the Y50 just looks amazing. It looks pretty sleek and doesn't seem to be very bulky from the photos I've seen. If it's true that the bass is not overpowering, then this product is a steal, especially considering the affordable price tag.
Bass is definitely not overpowering. It just adds the neccesary bit of punch & body making the sound very fun and energetic.
I'm in the market for headphones since the wiring on my old ones recently got ripped apart. I didn't have any volume adjustment on mine either. Is this common? Which headphones, if any, do have volume adjustment? I like your rating bar graph, how did you do that? One more question.. Can other people around you hear the sound from the headphones when you're using them?
Hey Jim, on portable on-ear headphones it's pretty common to see volume controls, because people are using them mostly on the go. So it's a bit strange AKG did not include it. To answer your question about other people being able to hear your music, I can say that this is not the case, unless you're in a very quiet place with the volume turned way up. The sound isolation of the Y50 is very good. Cheers!
Thanks for the complete review, it surely reflects my personal opinion on the AKG Y50.
Although it was released in 2014, I have bought the AKG Y50 recently. My previous headphones were worn out, so I had to replace them. I was amazed by the sound quality and the response frequency that these headphones delivered. For the amount of money, they perform very well. The soundstage expierence is lacking, however if you want that in headphones, you need to search in a different price range than these.
Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and I will have a lot of fun with them for the next months.
Glad you're liking your Y50's Gerry!


NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Gulf Coast states were in for a third day of rough weather as Tropical Storm Cindy sloshed ashore early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana.
The storm's maximum sustained winds had decreased to near 40 mph (64 kph) Thursday morning with additional weakening expected, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
A boy on an Alabama beach was struck and killed Wednesday by a log washed ashore by the storm. Baldwin County Sheriff's Capt. Stephen Arthur said witnesses reported the 10-year-old boy from Missouri was standing outside a condominium in Fort Morgan when the log, carried in by a large wave, struck him. Arthur said the youth was vacationing with his family from the St. Louis area and that relatives and emergency workers tried to revive him. He wasn't immediately identified.
Alek Krautmann of the National Weather Service in Slidell, Louisiana, said Thursday's pattern would likely be much like Wednesday's: Bands of intermittent, sometimes heavy rain spinning onto the coast.
"It's pretty disgusting, but I don't have flood insurance because they took me out of the flood zone," said Bertucci, whose store is near a bayou. "We're just trying to clean everything up and hope it doesn't happen again."
Storms also downed trees in the Florida Panhandle. Fort Walton Beach spokeswoman Jo Soria said fallen trees hit houses and cars in what she called "pockets of wind damage" in two or three residential neighborhoods.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency, like his Alabama counterpart a day earlier. He was among authorities stressing that the storm's danger wasn't limited to the coast.
In Knoxville, Tennessee, the power-generating Tennessee Valley Authority, said it was drawing down water levels on nine lakes it controls along the Tennessee River and its tributaries in Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky, anticipating heavy runoff from Cindy's rains once the storm moves inland. The TVA manages 49 dams to regulate water, provide power and help control downstream flooding.
"It's pretty quiet," Caldemeyer said by phone from Rough Water Bait and Tackle. "Nobody can cast a shrimp out in this kind of wind."


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Q: SQL statement not working SELECT 1064 Error in your SQL syntax My SQL statement doesn't work...
Here is my variable:
$email="test@test.com";

These statements doesn't work :
$sql = "SELECT * FROM table WHERE email = $email";
$sql = 'SELECT * FROM table WHERE email = ' . $email;

1064 You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '@test.com' at line 1
But if I use a string instead of the variable, it works:
$sql = "SELECT * FROM table WHERE email = 'test@test.com'";

What's wrong with my statement?
Thanks!

A: please escape strings in mysql
$sql = "SELECT * FROM table WHERE email = $email";
$sql = 'SELECT * FROM table WHERE email = ' . $email;

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A: table is a keyword, so can write like this
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For over a decade I have used email collection software which was designed solely and specifically for email. Today, email is just one of a vast assortment of communication formats. SMS, WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook, and Yahoo Messenger, are just a few of many dozens of available communication applications.
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1. Section 7A of the Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 ('the SA Act') requires the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal ('the Tribunal') at intervals of not more than 12 months, to "inquire into and determine, the amount of remuneration, or the minimum and maximum amounts of remuneration, to be paid or provided to chief executive officers of local governments".
to be paid under the LG Act to elected council members.
sought advice from the Statutory Adviser, Ms Jennifer Mathews, Director General, Department of Local Government and Communities (DLGC).
4. An advertisement calling for public submissions to the Tribunal's inquiry appeared in The West Australian newspaper on 4 March 2017, with a closing date of 24 March 2017.
5. On 17 January 2017, the Tribunal emailed local governments and regional local governments to invite submissions. The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) and the Western Australian division of the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) were also invited to make submissions to the inquiry.
7. A total of ten submissions were received from local governments. No submissions were received from members of the public.
increases to the rates payable to elected members.
9. The Tribunal considered all feedback received during the course of the inquiry.
11. Only four of the 148 local governments failed to respond to the survey, as identified in the determination.
12. The Tribunal sought advice from Ms Jennifer Mathews, Director General, DLGC, who was appointed by the Premier under section 10(4)(c) of the SA Act, to assist the Tribunal in its inquiries into to the remuneration of local government and regional local government CEOs and the fees, expenses and allowances for elected members.
13. In undertaking this determination, the Tribunal is mindful of the magnitude and complexity of the local government sector. There are 137 local governments, 9 regional local governments in WA, plus the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands, all of which, in 2015-16 accounted for a total operating and capital expenditure of approximately $5.5 billion. There are approximately 16,000 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employees spread across geographic areas ranging from 1.5 square kilometres to 371,696 square kilometres.
14. The Tribunal has considered sections 2.7 to 2.10 and 5.41 of the LG Act which outlines the roles and responsibilities of local governments, councillors, mayors, presidents and their deputies and the functions of local government CEOs.
15. The information received from individual local governments, CEOs and the Statutory Advisor ensures the Tribunal is informed on developments across the sector.
Three year averaged capital expenditure (2013-14 to 2015-16).
17. The Tribunal has noted a range of labour market and economic data including projections included in the Government Mid-year financial projections, financial projection statements and the most recent Economic and Fiscal Outlook provided by the Treasurer and Under Treasurer on 6 April 2017.
19. What is clear from reviewing the economic situation is that the community, as a whole, is facing a difficult time and will require some economic sacrifices from all in the community to reverse some of the economic declines and instil confidence back into the economy and community in general.
21. The Tribunal considered all local governments and regional local governments placed near the top or bottom of a band with the potential to change bands, regardless of whether a submission was received. Particular attention was given to those local governments and regional local governments where expenditure, population and/or FTE figures had significantly increased over the 2015-16 financial year. This is based on the range of factors identified under the band allocation model and not just consideration of one or two indicators of growth in isolation. The Tribunal will continue to review the circumstances of regional and remote local governments to ensure that the particular issues relevant to those local governments are accommodated with the band allocation model.
22. The Tribunal emphasises that there is significant room for growth within each band before an increase in classification is warranted. A request for an increase in classification will only be recognised where it is demonstrated that the local government or regional local government has experienced a substantial and sustained increase in work value.
23. The survey shows that the vast majority of CEOs (82%) are remunerated at either the middle (26-74th percentile) or top (above the 75th percentile) of their respective band ranges. Only one local government reported a remuneration package in the bottom 25th percentile of its band range.
24. There are nine local governments and two regional local governments with a Preserved CEO currently remunerating above the determined range. Although Preserved CEOs, as defined by the LG Act, do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Tribunal, Local Governments are reminded that they are required by clause 43(4) of the LG Act to take into account any determination of the Tribunal when renewing a contract of a Preserved CEO.
25. The Tribunal reminds local governments that it is their responsibility to ensure that payments made to CEOs and elected members are within the respective band ranges. The Tribunal notes that a number of local governments self-reported that they had Preserved CEOs when this is not the case. Any payments made outside the scope of the determination for non-Preserved CEOs is in violation of the LG Act and SAA Act.
26. In regards to Elected Members, the responses shows that all local governments provide fees within the bands determined by the Tribunal, as is required. Only one local government reported that it provides no payment to Elected Members.
27. The Tribunal emphasises that any benefit provided by this determination cannot be proscribed, limited or waived by a decision of the local government. Any eligible claim against those entitlements is to be paid in accordance with the applicable financial procedures of the local government. However, individual Members may, acting independently, waive their right to receive fees.
28. Forty-one of the 144 local governments that provided a response remunerate their members with a per meeting fee. Of these forty-one, four were Band 3 local governments, thirty-four were Band 4 local governments and three were regional local governments.
29. The Regional/Isolation Allowance is available to local governments listed under Part 3 of this determination. The Allowance is discretionary and local governments have the flexibility to determine an appropriate payment not exceeding the maximum annual figure stated.
30. All but one of the eligible local governments responded to the Tribunal's Survey. Of the 52 eligible local governments, 21 did not provide any payment under this allowance and a further 13 provided 50% or less of the allowance. Twenty-nine local governments provided information indicating that they were paying their CEO some form of Regional/Isolation Allowance. Only 9 of these local governments provided the maximum allowance to their CEOs.
31. The Tribunal reminds eligible local governments that although the Regional/Isolation Allowance is additional to the Total Reward Package (TRP), it is to be paid as salary and may attract the superannuation guarantee. As the superannuation guarantee forms part of a CEO's TRP, caution should be taken to ensure that provision of this allowance does not result in the maximum of the awarded TRP range being exceeded.
32. Under Section 8H of the Christmas Island Act 1958 (Cth), Section 8H of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1995 (Cth) and the Indian Oceans Territories (Administration of Laws) Act 1992 (WA) the Commonwealth and State Governments entered into an agreement, with effect from 1 July 2016, such that the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal has the power to determine the remuneration of local government CEOs and the fees, expenses and allowances for local government elected members of the Shires of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
33. The Tribunal issued its first determination regarding the Shires of Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands on 27 September 2016. The Tribunal has reviewed the Shires of Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands during the current inquiry.
34. The Tribunal's future inquiries in to the Shires of Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands will be conducted during the annual local government reviews.
35. The Tribunal will continue to request information annually regarding the amounts of fees, expenses and allowances paid to local governments and regional local government elected council members and remuneration provided to CEOs.
36. Local governments and regional local governments are advised to record all figures for each elected member and CEO relevant to each section of the determination.
37. The Tribunal has determined there will be no increase at this time in the remuneration, fees expenses or allowances ranges provided to CEOs and elected members in light of the serious economic conditions facing Western Australia at this time.
38. The economic conditions will impose on all members of the community some measure of economic restraint. As community leaders, it is incumbent on CEOs and elected members to lead in this respect.
39. The Tribunal notes that a majority of local governments retain the capacity to provide an increase within the current band parameters. While noting that the annual Consumer Price Index for December 2016 (the latest available figures) was 0.5%, each local government must satisfy itself and provide public justification for any increase within their allotted band in the current economic climate.
40. The Tribunal has considered all local governments with potential to change classification by being upgraded or downgraded. In reviewing the classification framework, band allocation model and all other relevant information, the Tribunal has upgraded the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale from Band 3 to Band 2 and the Shire of Dalwallinu from Band 4 to Band 3. While the Tribunal acknowledges that other local governments have experienced differing levels of growth and increased complexity, it was considered that this growth can be accommodated within their existing band classification.
41. The Tribunal has made no further changes to its determination.
42. The Tribunal reinforces its preference for the reimbursement of actual expenses wherever possible and, accordingly, has maintained the annual allowances for information and communication technology (ICT) and travel and accommodation. Although these annual allowances are to be paid in lieu of reimbursement of such expenses, the Tribunal maintains the fundamental principle that elected council members should not be out of pocket for expenses properly incurred in the fulfilment of their duties and that any expense incurred beyond the annual allowance amount received should continue to be reimbursed in accordance with the LG Regulations.
43. Nothing in this determination shall be interpreted and/or applied in such a manner as to circumvent the intention of the Tribunal to ensure transparency and accountability in the remuneration of Local Government CEOs and the provision of fees, expenses and allowances to elected members.
44. Information on the remuneration of CEOs and elected council members is available to the public under section 5.94 of the LG Act or through the minutes of council meetings.
45. In conclusion, the Tribunal would like to acknowledge those who assisted with this inquiry. Information provided enabled the Tribunal to appreciate the issues impacting various local governments and the sector generally, and also gain feedback regarding the effectiveness of its determinations.
This determination may be cited as the Local Government Chief Executive Officers and Elected Members Determination No. 1 of 2017.
(1) The remuneration listed in this determination comprises all remuneration as defined under the Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 as including salary, allowances, fees, emoluments and benefits.
(3) The remuneration specified in this determination for CEOs is based on a person being appointed to one Local Government CEO position only. In the case of a person being appointed to undertake the duties of more than one CEO position simultaneously, the relevant Local Governments must seek a determination from the Tribunal for the multiple CEO positions held by that person.
(4) If a Local Government undergoes an amalgamation or a rezoning of Local Government boundaries, the Local Government is required to seek a new determination from the Tribunal.
(5) This determination provides for the amount of fees, expenses and allowances to be paid or reimbursed under the Local Government Act 1995 ('the LG Act') Part 5 Division 8 to elected council members. The determination applies to elected council members who are members of the council of a local government. Under the LG Act section 3.66, it also applies to elected council members who are members of the council of a regional local government.
(6) Where the Tribunal has determined a specific amount for a fee, expense or allowance for elected council members of a local government or regional local government, the amount determined by the Tribunal will be payable to an eligible elected council member.
(7) Where the Tribunal has determined a minimum and maximum amount for a fee, expense or allowance for elected council members of a local government or regional local government, each local government or regional local government council will set an amount within the relevant range determined and the amount set will be payable to an eligible elected council member.
(8) The fees, expenses and allowances determined are intended to recognise the responsibilities of elected council members, mayors and presidents of local governments and chairmen of regional local governments and to remunerate them for the performance of the duties associated with their office.
president means a council member holding the office of president, whether elected by the council from amongst its members or elected by the electors.
(1) The Total Remuneration Package specified in this determination for CEOs is based on a person serving in the office on a full-time basis. The relevant range shall be payable on a pro rata basis if the position is undertaken on a part time basis.
(2) The amount of a person's entitlement to remuneration, annual attendance fee or annual allowance specified in this determination shall be apportioned on a pro rata basis according to the portion of a year that the person holds office.
Unless the contrary intention appears, local governments are allocated in this determination to the bands set out in Schedule 1 of this determination. Regional local governments are allocated to a Band only in regards to CEOs.
This Part deals with the remuneration payable to Chief Executive Officers.
(1) Offices listed in this Part have been assigned by the Tribunal to one of four classifications designated Band 1 to Band 4.
(2) Each classification (Band 1 to Band 4) has a commensurate Total Reward Package (TRP) range.
r. Any other form of payment, in cash or not, in consideration of a reward or benefit of the CEOs duties.
c. Those items that are considered to be a tool of trade by the Local Government (i.e. the equipment needed to undertake the duties of a CEO) and which are not a direct or indirect reward or benefit for the performance of duties as a CEO.
(1) The ranges of TRP in Table 1 apply where a local government or regional local government has been classified into the relevant band.
(2) Local Governments have been classified in Schedule 1.
(3) Regional Local Governments have been classified in Table 2 below.
(4) A person who holds a dual appointment of the CEO of the Shire of Cunderdin and the CEO of the Shire of Tammin, shall be entitled to receive a TRP range from the bottom of Band 4 ($126,956) to a maximum of $218,031 (which represents the top of Band 4 plus 10%).
This Part deals with the Regional/Isolation Allowance that may be payable to Chief Executive Officers from Local Governments identified in this Part.
(1) Local Governments listed under Table 3 in this Part have access to an amount additional to the Total Reward Package for CEO remuneration in recognition of the regional and isolation factors which may affect the attraction and retention of the CEOs of those Local Governments.
(2) Local Governments are not required to pay all or any of this amount and the payment of this allowance is at the discretion of the Local Government, albeit within the parameters set by the Tribunal.
(3) When a Local Government chooses to use all or any of this allowance, the payment of the allowance should be properly justified and applied in a transparent manner.
(4) When a Local Government chooses to pay all or any of this allowance, it is to be paid to the CEO as salary.
(1) Local Governments eligible to for the Regional/Isolation Allowance have been classified in Table 3 below.
This Part deals with the Housing Allowance that may be payable to Chief Executive Officers.
(1) In recognition of the need for Local Governments to provide accommodation as a result of a lack of suitable housing or recruitment issues, on either a permanent or temporary basis, Local Governments are able to utilise this allowance as required.
(2) When a Local Government utilises this allowance, the payment of the allowance should be properly justified and applied in a transparent manner.
(3) Any accommodation provided under this Part must be located within or adjacent to the Local Government Area within which the CEO is employed.
(4) Local Governments should tailor the provision of any housing allowance to suit their particular circumstances. This may include the CEO making contributions towards the cost of the accommodation.
(1) Where a Local Government owns a property and provides that property to the CEO for accommodation, the value of this accommodation will not be included in the Total Reward Package.
(2) For reporting purposes, the value of the Local Government owned property shall be valued at the annual Gross Rental Value of the property as determined by the Valuer General.
(3) Where a Local Government leases accommodation for the use of the CEO, the lease costs will not be included in the Total Reward Package.
(4) For reporting purposes, the value of the Local Government leased property shall be the annual actual costs of the accommodation lease.
This Part deals with the provision of motor vehicles to Chief Executive Officers.
(1) For Local Governments listed in Table 3 under Part 3 of this determination, any motor vehicle provided to the CEO by the Local Government is to be considered a tool of trade (i.e. a tool needed to undertake the duties of a CEO in these Local Governments). Any private benefit of the vehicle will not be considered as part of the Total Reward Package.
(2) For Local Governments not listed in Table 3 under Part 3 of this determination, the private benefit value of any motor vehicle provided to the CEO by the Local Government is to be included in the Total Reward Package.
(1) The private benefit value of the motor vehicle will be dependent on the type of motor vehicle provided, method of ownership (i.e. Local Government owned or leased), maintenance and running costs, insurance, any applicable luxury car tax and the amount of private use of the vehicle (i.e. non-business use).
(2) As a general rule, the private benefit value would be based upon the annual costs multiplied by the percentage of private use.
(3) Local Governments and CEOs will need to come to an agreement on the most appropriate way to record the amount of private use in order to calculate the private benefit value.
(1) Pursuant to section 5.98(1)(b) of the LG Act, a council member who attends a council meeting is entitled to be paid the fee set by the local government or the regional local government within the range determined in section 6.2 of this Part for council meeting attendance fees.
(2) Pursuant to section 5.98(1)(b) and (2A)(b) of the LG Act, a council member who attends a committee meeting or (at the request of the local government or regional local government) a meeting of a type prescribed in regulation 30(3A) of the LG Regulations is entitled to be paid the fee set by the local government or regional local government within the range determined in section 6.3 of this Part for attending committee meetings or, as the case requires, meetings of that type.
(e) meeting other than a council meeting or committee meeting where the council member is representing a local government as a delegate elected or appointed by the local government.
(4) Pursuant to section 5.99 of the LG Act, a local government or regional local government may decide by an absolute majority that instead of paying council members an attendance fee referred to in section 5.98(1) of the LG Act, it will pay all council members who attend council or committee meetings a fee set within the range for annual fees determined in section 6.4 of this Part.
(c) the council member is deputising for a council member at a meeting of a regional local government and the member of the regional local government is paid an annual fee in accordance with section 5.99 of the LG Act.
(e) the relative "size" of the local government as reflected in the Tribunal's local government banding model.
(7) The Tribunal has not determined a specific meeting attendance fee for the purposes of section 5.98(1)(a) or (2A)(a) of the LG Act.
(1) The ranges of fees in Table 4 and Table 5 apply where a local government or regional local government decides by an absolute majority to pay a council member a fee referred to in section 5.98(1)(b) of the LG Act for attendance at a council meeting.
section 5.98(2A)(b) of the LG Act for attendance at a meeting of a type prescribed in regulation 30(3A) of the LG Regulations.
(1) The ranges of fees in Table 8 and Table 9 apply where a local government or regional local government decides by an absolute majority that, instead of paying council members an attendance fee referred to in section 5.98 of the LG Act, it will pay all council members who attend council, committee or prescribed meetings an annual fee.
This Part deals with annual allowances payable to mayors, presidents, chairmen and their deputies, in addition to any entitlement to meeting attendance fees or the reimbursement of expenses.
(1) Pursuant to section 5.98(5) of the LG Act, the mayor or president of a local government and the chairman of a regional local government are entitled, in addition to any fees or reimbursement of expenses payable under section 5.98(1) or (2), to be paid the annual allowance set by the local government or regional local government within the range determined in section 7.2 of this Part.
(2) Pursuant to section 5.98A(1) of the LG Act, a local government or regional local government may decide, by an absolute majority, to pay the deputy mayor or deputy president of the local government, or the deputy chairman of the regional local government, an allowance of up to the percentage that is determined by the Tribunal of the annual allowance to which the mayor or president of the local government, or the chairman of the regional local government, is entitled under section 5.98(5) of the LG Act. That percentage is determined in section 7.3 of this Part. This allowance is in addition to any fees or reimbursement of expenses payable to the deputy mayor, deputy president or deputy chairman under section 5.98 of the LG Act.
(f) the civic, ceremonial and representation duties particular to the Lord Mayor of Western Australia's capital city.
(1) The ranges of allowances in Table 10 apply where a local government sets the amount of the annual local government allowance to which a mayor or president is entitled under section 5.98(5) of the LG Act.
(2) The range of allowances in Table 11 apply where a regional local government sets the amount of the annual local government allowance to which a chairman is entitled under section 5.98(5) of the LG Act.
(3) Despite the provisions of subsection (1), the Perth City Council is to set the amount of the annual local government allowance to which the Lord Mayor is entitled within the range of $60,900 to $135,909.
(1) The percentage determined for the purposes of section 5.98A(1) of the LG Act is 25 per cent.
This Part deals with expenses for which council members are entitled to be reimbursed.
(1) Pursuant to section 5.98(2)(a) and (3) of the LG Act, a council member who incurs an expense of a kind prescribed in regulation 31(1) of the LG Regulations is entitled to be reimbursed for the expense to the extent determined in section 8.2(1) to (5) of this Part.
(b) child care and travel costs incurred by a council member because of the member's attendance at a council meeting or a meeting of a committee of which he or she is also a member.
(3) Pursuant to section 5.98(2)(a) and (3) of the LG Act, a council member who incurs an expense of a kind prescribed in regulation 32(1) of the LG Regulations is entitled to be reimbursed for the expense to the extent determined in section 8.2(6) to (8) of this Part.
(c) an expense incurred by a council member in performing a function in his or her capacity as a council member.
(1) The extent to which a council member can be reimbursed for rental charges in relation to one telephone and one facsimile machine is the actual expense incurred by the council member.
(2) The extent to which a council member can be reimbursed for child care costs incurred because of attendance at a meeting referred to in regulation 31(1)(b) of the LG Regulations is the actual cost per hour or $25 per hour, whichever is the lesser amount.
(ii) if the distance travelled referred to in subparagraph (i) is more than 100 kilometres, for the person to travel from the outer boundary of an adjoining local government district to the meeting and back to that boundary.
(4) The extent to which a council member of a regional local government can be reimbursed for travel costs referred to in regulation 31(1)(b) of the LG Regulations is the actual cost for the person to travel from the person's place of residence or work to the meeting and back.
(5) For the purposes of subsections (3) and (4), travel costs incurred while driving a privately owned or leased vehicle (rather than a commercially hired vehicle) are to be calculated at the same rate contained in Section 30.6 of the Local Government Officers' (Western Australia) Interim Award 2011 as at the date of this determination.
(6) The extent to which a council member can be reimbursed for child care costs incurred in any of the circumstances referred to in regulation 32(1) of the LG Regulations is the actual cost per hour or $25 per hour, whichever is the lesser amount.
(7) The extent to which a council member can be reimbursed for intrastate or interstate travel and accommodation costs incurred in any of the circumstances referred to in regulation 32(1) of the LG Regulations is at the same rate applicable to the reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs in the same or similar circumstances under the Public Service Award 1992 issued by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission as at the date of this determination.
(8) The extent to which a council member can be reimbursed for any other cost incurred under regulation 32(1) of the LG Regulations is the actual cost upon presentation of sufficient evidence of the cost incurred.
This Part deals with annual allowances that a local government or regional local government may decide to pay.
(1) Pursuant to section 5.99A of the LG Act, a local government or regional local government may decide by absolute majority that instead of reimbursing council members under the LG Act section 5.98(2) for all of a particular type of expense, it will pay all council members, for that type of expense, the annual allowance determined in section 9.2 of this Part or, as the case requires, an annual allowance within the range determined in that section.
(2) Where a local government or regional local government has decided to pay council members an annual allowance for an expense of a particular type instead of reimbursing expenses of that type under section 5.98(2) of the LG Act, section 5.99A of the LG Act provides for reimbursement of expenses of that type in excess of the amount of the allowance.
(d) the varying travel requirements of council members in local governments associated with geography, isolation and other factors.
(b) any other expenses that relate to travel or accommodation and that are a kind of expense prescribed by regulation 32(1) of the LG Regulations.
(2) For the purposes of section 5.99A(b) of the LG Act, the minimum annual allowance for ICT expenses is $500 and the maximum annual allowance for ICT expenses is $3,500.
(3) For the purposes of section 5.99A(a) of the LG Act, the annual allowance for travel and accommodation expenses is $50.
*Denotes a Shire with a CEO who holds a dual appointment, as per 2.2(4) of this determination.
It is noted that the City of Bayswater and Shire of Westonia did not respond to the Tribunal's 2016 inquiry into the remuneration for Local Government CEOs. The City of Bayswater also failed to respond to the 2015 inquiry.
Signed on 11 April 2017.
The entitlement of a council member to a fee, allowance or reimbursement of an expense established under the LG Act, the LG Regulations and this determination, cannot be proscribed, limited or waived by a local government. Any eligible claim against those entitlements is to be paid in accordance with the applicable financial procedures of the local government.
Where the Tribunal has determined a minimum and maximum amount for a fee, expense or allowance for members of the council of a local government or a regional local government, each council is to set, by absolute majority, an amount within the relevant range determined and the amount set will be payable to elected council members.
Nothing in this determination establishes a liability for the payment of superannuation by local governments. Elected council members are eligible for superannuation payments if their council has resolved unanimously to become an Eligible Local Governing Body (ELGB) pursuant to section 221A and section 221B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cwlth). Where the council is an ELGB, it is deemed to have an employer/employee relationship with its elected council members and this attracts the application of a number of statutory obligations. Alternative arrangements described in Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Interpretative Decision ATO ID 2007/205 allow for elected council members and councils to agree for whole or part of meeting attendance fees to be paid into a superannuation fund. Where the council is an ELGB, fees for attendance at council, committee and prescribed meetings (whether paid via a per meeting fee or annual allowance) are to be inclusive of any superannuation guarantee liability. This information is not published by way of legal or financial advice.


Rohingya refugees fled brutal crackdown in Myanmar's Rakhine state and taken shelter in Bangladesh are being affected by new problems.
Members of the persecuted community, who are interested to return to their homeland, Myanmar, and working to build awareness in this regard, are allegedly the main victims of abduction.
Moreover, tensions are rising in camps over various factors including internal conflicts among refugees, attacks on police personnel and foreign journalists.
More than 750,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar following a devastating massacre and ethnic cleansing on Aug. 25, 2017 in Rakhine State by Myanmar army in the name of drive against insurgents.
The persecuted people have taken shelter in 30 squalid makeshifts in southern Ukhia and Tekhnaf areas of Cox's Bazar district.
Currently, more than 1.1 million Rohingya refugees are living in Bangladesh's camps including with those fled different earlier crackdowns since 1978.
Sources said, for maintaining law and order situation in camps authorities have appointed one leader, entitled Majhee, from every 400 Rohingya members. Those Majhees are also engaged in operating relief activities in the camp.
The reality is that controlling of these huge camps is not limited to those Majhees, or head Majhees. Ever, in most cases law enforcers are also helpless.
Some Rohingya members, seeking anonymity, told that three terrorist groups are now controlling the camps, who are not interested to be repatriated to their homeland.
Sources said, Master Dil Mohammad, Rohingya refugee at B-One camp under B-Block in Tekhnaf's Shamlapur Makeshifts were kidnapped on last March 12 at night by an armed Rohingya terrorist group.
Mohammad was silently campaigning for building awareness among Rohingya people to return to Myanmar.
The armed Rohingya group came at the camp and blindfolded Mohammad in front of his wife and two kids and took him away. Till filing of this report Mohammad could not be rescued.
The dead body of Hafez Shafiqul Islam (25), a Rohingya refugee at Lambashia area of Kutupalang camp, was recovered from the hole of a toilet two weeks ago.
The dead body of Rohingya Madrasha teacher Islam was recovered through hectic efforts of 10 days after his abduction.
Islam was allegedly abducted anti-repatriation armed Rohingya in the broad daylight on his way to Lambashia Darussalam Madrasha at Kutupalang camp.
Rauzia Begum, a Rohingya woman, filed a lawsuit in the court in incident of abduction of her husband Moulavi Abul Hashem. Ukhia Police station probed the allegation and found authenticity.
On the other hand, another case has been filed in police station in allegation of kidnapping a Rohingya, Nur Kamal.
The plaintiffs of the both cases are now leading fugitive life out of the camps in fear of further harassment.
It is found in random talking with Rohingya people at different camps in Ukhia-Tekhnaf areas that most of the members of the persecuted people are interested to return to their original birthplace in Myanmar.
On the other hand, some quarters of Rohingya are not interested to return to their homeland and at the same time they are also trying to interrupt other refugees from repatriation process.
Ordinary Rohingya avoid police or army personnel in fear that they may be identified and abducted or killed.
As a result, many Rohingya people do not go to police outposts or camp in-charge offices with allegation. Even in many cases general Rohingya people are compelled to meet the demands of the armed Rohingya groups not interested to return homeland.
A Rohingya named Rashida lost her husband in Rakhine, who was brutally murdered by Myanmar army. She fled to Bangladesh with her 10-year old son Muhammad who was kidnapped only a few days after Rashida's migration to Bangladesh.
The most dangerous allegation against the anti-repatriation-armed Rohingya group is that they take away the beautiful young Rohingya ladies in a cinematic freestyle mood.
They take those females at night before the very sight of their parents and return them in the morning after night-long torturing. None dare to make a sound against those nightmares.
Mohammad Rezaul Karim, government employee supervising Rohingya camps, also admits the allegation of abduction.
He said that till the date at least two hundred Rohingya people have been abducted. "More devastating factor than abduction is torturing on females," he added.
Last February 21 three German journalists were attacked by armed Rohingya members at Lambashia area in Kutupalang camp.
Officer in charge of Ukhia Police Station Abul Khaer told that the situation of the camps is deteriorating day by day. "We have filed cases against 400 Rohingya members in the incident of attack on foreign journalists," he said, adding that 11 accused have been arrested.
Even, some imams (religious leaders) of some mosques have been targeted by the armed terrorists for conducting lecture in Arakani language during Friday prayer, a Rohingya refugee said seeking anonymity.
Rohingya repatriation leader Mahmudul Haq Choudhury said that some terrorists are now controlling refugee camps. Police are also helpless here, he added. "The terrorists are becoming more desperate day by day, he said, adding that they are also attacking locals.
"We have got warning information in investigating Rohingya leader Arif murder case. We have informed the higher authorities," Ukhia police station in-charge added.
Office of Cox's Bazar police super also expressed concern and said that it is very tough to control the camps of above 1.1 million Rohingya refugees. "About 1,000 police members are working day-night with all risks".
A total of 13 check posts have been set up and 12 special police teams are working there, Police super office added.
Refugee, relief and repatriation commissioner (RRRC), Mohammad Abul Kalam, said that the utmost need is to repatriate Rohingya with safety and dignity. He also urges international community to come forward with more efficiency in this regard.


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Q: Accessible controls for ASP.NET In my last job we ended up rewriting the complete ASP.NET stack (forms, controls, validation, postback handling, ajax library etc...) - the reason I was given was that the ASP.NET controls were not accessible enough, not were any of the third party controls that were assessed for the project.
Can anyone point me to good accessible ASP.NET controls that do ajax as well?
Failing that, how would you approach creating accessible, ajax enabled controls?

A: You could take a look at the 'App_Browsers' feature in .NET.
It gives you the opportunity to hook into the rendering engine for each control.  The original intention for this was to be able to alter the HTML output of controls depending on the user's browser - but you can also do it for all browsers.
You could also take a look at these control adapters, which make the normal ASP.NET controls 'CSS Friendly'.


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Holy Spirit regains high school rugby title
Published: Nov 20, 2020 at 5:10 p.m.
Holy Spirit Falcons (striped jerseys) and the Gonzaga Vikings clash in the final of the St. John's Boys Tier 1 High School Rugby League this week at the Swilers Rugby Club complex in St. John's. Holy Spirit won 29-5. – Mark Sexton photo - Contributed
Holy Spirit Falcons struck early and often to beat the Gonzaga Vikings 29-5 and win the St. John's Boys Tier 1 High School Rugby League championship this week at the Swilers Rugby Club complex in St. John's.
Holy Spirit started quickly and ran off three tries in the first 15 minutes, holding a comfortable 17-0 lead at halftime.
It was sweet revenge for the Falcons, who lost to the Vikings in the league semifinal last year.
A Holy Spirit Falcons player is tackled by a Gonzaga Viking in the championship game of St. John's Boys Tier 1 high school rugby this week. Holy Spirit won, marking the Falcons' 21st championship in the past 35 times for which it's been contested. – Mark Sexton photo - Contributed
That loss snapped a six-year championship win streak for Holy Spirit. The Falcons have been dominant on the local high school circuit, winning the title 21 of the past 35 times for which it's been contested.
Holy Spirit was led by captain Luke Davies, who ran a great game from the outside half position. Jacob Blundon had a pair of tries for the winners. Other tries came from Kyle Rice and Oliver Sheppard. Dakota Snow had a convert.
The Vikings had most of the ball possession early in the second half, with Jacob Asey scoring a try to narrow the lead to 17-5. As time faded, the Falcons took advantage of turnovers to seal the victory.
In semifinal play last week, Holy Spirit trimmed C.B.S. rival Queen Elizabeth Pioneers 56-0, and Gonzaga beat St. John's rival Holy Heart Highlanders 20-7.
Adam James recruited to UNB volleyball squad
Updated Jan 14, 2021 at 11 p.m.
Avengers dominate 2020 N.L. cricket season
Renowned N.L. bowler Bob Osborne dead at 60
QMJHL players like Newfoundland's Zach Dean feeling the pandemic pressure
Updated Jan 14, 2021 at 7:33 a.m.
This Bishop becomes a Senator: Centre from St. John's traded on eve of new NHL campaign
Updated Jan 13, 2021 at 11:21 a.m.
No players from Newfoundland and Labrador, but plenty of representation from province on NHL teams as new season starts


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Organisation: British Disability Fencing
Salary: Voluntary
Closing Date: 15 September 2019 | Non Executive Director
British Disability Fencing is the National Governing Body for the Paralympic sport of Wheelchair Fencing in the United Kingdom, and is an unincorporated charity, with an application for incorporation pending. The organisation is responsible for the strategic leadership and development of wheelchair fencing in the UK, the development of grassroots structures in fencing clubs for fencers of all disabilities and the management and selection of the national squad.
Although a very small organisation, British wheelchair fencers currently hold the number 1 rank in the world, and are in receipt of some financial assistance from UK Sport.
British Disability Fencing (BDF) is currently inviting applications for an independent director on our Board. We are looking for someone to drive the change process of incorporation, formulate policies, and provide guidance on practices and procedures that are relevant and necessary for the good governance of our sport.
Whilst no remuneration is currently available for the role of governance director, all reasonable expenses will be paid when funds allow.
Please send a covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and a CV to secretary@britishdisabilityfencing.co.uk
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Aboard the USCSS Nostromo, Jonesy leads a simple life enjoying The Company cat food and chasing space rodents. Until one day, his cryostasis catnap is rudely interrupted. The humans have a new pet and it's definitely not house-trained.
This full-color, illustrated book offers a cat's eye view of all the action from the movie Alien. With new and original artwork by artist Rory Lucey, this is the perfect gift for all Alien fans (and cat lovers).


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III. Global Language Proficiency
The study of a world language fosters communication skills while helping students understand cultural patterns other than their own and gaining a broader outlook on historical and contemporary issues. The precise requirements differ by area as follows.
Students whose first language is English may satisfy this requirement in any of the following ways:
Completion of a 211 course in a modern or classical language (or 116 for Greek).
Completion of a Hispanic Studies or Languages and Cultures Department 212 course (HM).
Successful completion of a departmental language proficiency test.
Incoming students who have studied a global language previously will take a placement test which will indicate whether they should enroll in 111, 112, 211 or above. Students who place above 211 may fulfill the global language requirement by taking 212 in a language (which also fulfills one of the two humanities requirements for the Common Curriculum) or by successful completion of a proficiency test administered by the Hispanic Studies or Languages and Cultures Department throughout the academic year. No student will fulfill the global language proficiency requirement simply on the basis of the placement test.
The requirement for bilingual/multilingual students (when English is not the student's first or strongest language) may be satisfied by successful completion of one of the following:
At least four credits from ESL 101 to 108 (English language);
Sufficiently high score on a departmental language proficiency exam;
Sufficiently high standard English test score (e.g. 80 on the internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper TOEFL), and an interview with the English as a Second Language Coordinator to demonstrate speaking proficiency.


(VNF) - On the evening of December 4 at The Park Hotel in New Delhi, the Vietnamese Embassy organized a Roadshow to promote Vietnam's tourism in India.
Participating at the Roadshow are Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau; Mr. Subhir Sobti – Director of Delhi Transportation and Tourism Company; Mr. Rajan Sehgal, Northern Region Director of the Association of Indian Travel Agencies, and representatives from more than 80 travel agencies, some airlines and local media.
According to Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau, Vietnam is an attractive destination with its open policies, friendly environment, natural scenery and rich cultural heritage.
Regarding tourism growth, Vietnam ranks sixth in the top ten fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world and the top in Asia. Vietnam tourism brand is increasingly positioned in the world.
The Ambassador also noted that Indian tourists to Vietnam in recent years have grown rapidly, reaching about 85,000 in 2017, five times more than in 2010.
However, this figure is not commensurate with the potential development of tourism of the two countries. India and Vietnam have good traditional friendship. Cultural exchanges between the two countries have existed for thousands of years, as evidenced by ancient Champa temples in My Son (Quang Nam).
In 2018, the number of two-way tourists between Vietnam and India is expected to reach about 200,000 and will continue to increase in the coming years, with the potential of Indian tourists to Southeast Asia about 3 million every year.


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Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents & Secret Lives of the First Ladies
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Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents and Secret Lives of the First Ladies by Cormac O'Brien explores what these men and women were really like behind closed doors. The set of two books features outrageous and uncensored profiles from the first to the current occupants of the White House and is packed with hundreds of little-known, politically incorrect, and downright wacko facts.
Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents:
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Written by Cormac O'Brien
Secret Lives of the First Ladies:
Slide 0: Where is the White House? & 3-Book Collection: Presidents
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Customers and consumers increasingly want to know how their food is produced. A 2016 consumer trust research study by the Center for Food Integrity found while just 20 percent of consumers feel they know a lot about agriculture, 80 percent stated they want to learn more. At Land O'Lakes, Inc., we're looking to bridge this knowledge gap.
Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN™'s efforts help us meet changing consumer and customer demands by giving us the data to back up our claims to customers and provide a platform to proactively tell our sustainability story. Data-driven insights help you understand your farm's profile and give you the opportunity to share what you're doing to preserve our natural resources.
This summer, we're rolling out a new tool that streamlines the on-farm assessment process. Compared to the previous process where data was collected through a hand-written response, we'll now enter your data into an iPad that adjusts the assessment based on your responses–giving you the shortest possible assessment for your farm. GHG, energy and water use scores are calculated almost instantly, with a detailed report that shows benchmarked scores and suggested practices generated and emailed the next day. And as a result, we'll be able to deliver stronger data and stories for customers as well as robust recommendations that drive continuous improvement opportunities for members.
The assessments have begun in the West and Upper Midwest and will continue to roll out across the country through the end of summer. The initiative is part of Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN's long term strategy to support member-owners with products, services and/or partnerships that meet their needs and support their business while reducing the impact on the environment.
Your local field staff representative will schedule a visit to cover expectations for the assessment. From there, they'll spend 1-2 hours on farm reviewing on-farm practices related to GHG emissions, energy use and water quality and use to create a report. Based on the report, you my identify opportunities to drive more measurable on-farm improvements.
If you're interested in scheduling an on-farm assessment, reach out to your field staff representative to start the process. As all the Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN offerings evolve, what remains the same is our collective opportunity: to proactively meet and influence sustainability pressures and tell our sustainability story–together.


The company was very helpful through out the process of donating my car.
in my opinion this is a very easy way to make a generous charitable donation without having it hit you the way it might were you to take an equivalent sum of money out of your checking account.
the process over the phone took about 1/2 an hour and they were very helpful in locating a charity I specified that was not on the list. car was picked up within a couple days which was handy given that insurance had been transferred over to the new car, and sold at auction within a week or two.
We will definitely be using this service again when it is time for the wife to get a new car.


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