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Regulation of businesses in Canada through private litigation
W. Michael G. Osborne, and Kenneth Dekker
The term "regulation" usually connotes regulation of private activities by government. In most sectors of the Canadian economy, businesses operate unhampered by sector-specific government regulation. Instead, they are subject to a variety of rules of general application.While many of these are enforced by government regulators (such as competition and environmental laws), court decisions arising from private litigation under the common law (in Quebec, the Civil Code), and statutory remedies that supplement the common law, are an essential and often overlooked component of the regulation of businesses in Canada.
For example, common law principles relating to contracts, employment, confidential communications, fraud and business torts regulate various aspects of business activities. Statutory causes of action supplement this framework. These include the oppression remedy and dissenting shareholder rights in corporate statutes, primary and secondary market liability provisions in securities legislation, private actions under the Competition Act, and class action legislation. Even though these tools are in the hands of private actors, they are powerful regulatory forces.
This article canvasses a few recent developments in the "regulation" of businesses through private litigation.
Regulating inter-corporate transactions through the oppression remedy
Corporate statutes in Canada provide a remedy for conduct by a corporation that oppresses minority shareholders or creditors, or unfairly disregards their interests. A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal demonstrates how this remedy provides guidelines for businesses with complex corporate structures.
The case involved the intercorporate transfer price system in place between Ford Motor Company of Canada and its US parent, Ford Motor Company. In early 2006, the Ontario Court of Appeal held that this system was unfair and contrary to representations in Ford's financial statements, and thus, oppressive toward Ford Canada's minority shareholders.
The court's decision is replete with lessons for parent companies of non-wholly-owned subsidiaries, including:
Treating a partly-owned subsidiary as though it were wholly-owned may be oppressive toward minority shareholders of the subsidiary.
Intercorporate transactions should be on the same basis as the subsidiary would negotiate if it were a truly independent entity.
Disparity in profitability between a parent and a subsidiary can lead to a finding that intercorporate transactions are unfair, and thus oppressive, toward minority shareholders of the subsidiary.
The subsidiary's managers have a duty to apply business judgment to, and negotiate, intercorporate transactions; they cannot simply take the terms imposed by the parent.
It may even be oppressive not to change the way in which a parent and a subsidiary do business with one another in response to changing economic circumstances.
As well, this decision establishes potentially far-reaching principles relevant to oppression claims involving any public company:
The court will presume that shareholders of public companies have certain reasonable expectations about how the business of the company will be carried out.
Statements in financial statements and annual reports can give rise to reasonable expectations by shareholders and, if untrue, found an action in oppression.
A public company that does not meet general "shared expectations about the way in which a public company should be run" may be liable for oppression.
Regulating public company statements through shareholders' claims
Securities legislation contains provisions facilitating claims by investors for misleading corporate statements. Ontario's Securities Act contains provisions that establish a presumption that investors in primary markets relied on statements in a corporate prospectus. More recent amendments create a similar presumption that investors on the secondary market (for example, a stock exchange) relied on public statements by public companies.These provisions overcome the difficulty of showing that purchasers actually relied on corporate misrepresentations, making suits by for investors in the secondary market easier, especially class actions by disgruntled shareholders. Moreover, corporate advisors such as auditors, can also be found liable to shareholders under the new secondary market liability provisions, a reversal of the common law rule that a corporation's auditors cannot be liable directly to its shareholders.
Around the same time as the secondary market provisions came into force, Ontario's Court of Appeal delivered a decision that helps to delineate the obligations of public companies when communicating with shareholders.
Kerr v. Danier Leather was brought under provisions that establish a presumption that initial purchasers of securities from an issuing company relied upon that company's misrepresentation. After issuing a prospectus, the leather retailer did not release revised financial forecasts reflecting lower leather sales due to a warm spring. When this information was made public after Danier's IPO, its share price dropped.The trial judge held that Danier's failure to release updated forecasts before the IPO was a material misrepresentation.
In overturning the trial judge's decision, the Court of Appeal established three important principles that will govern future actions of this kind:
Under the Securities Act, public companies are not obliged to report "material facts", but only more significant developments that amount to "material changes". Shareholders cannot assume that no material facts have changed after the issuance of a prospectus.
Forecasts in a prospectus do not contain an implied representation of objective reasonableness, absent evidence to support such an implication.
Some deference must be given to the business judgment of a company's senior management in issuing a forecast in a prospectus.
Regulating commercial relationships through Competition Act private actions
The Competition Act contains two very different private action provisions that allow private "regulation" of certain corporate behaviours.Anyone who has suffered a loss as a result of a price fixing cartel (or other criminal offence under the Act) can sue for damages.This has led to large class actions and massive settlements. For instance, several multi-national vitamin producers paid C$132m to settle a class action after collectively paying total fines of C$ 95m. Settlements of this magnitude effectively double the deterrent effect of Canada's competition legislation.
The Competition Act also allows parties to apply to a special tribunal, the Competition Tribunal, for leave to bring a private application in cases of refusals to deal, exclusive dealing, tied selling and market restriction. This allows customers to challenge their suppliers' distribution arrangements.The first ever full hearing in such a private application is scheduled for this autumn. However, in past cases, brought by the Commissioner of Competition (a federal government official), the Tribunal has intervened to force manufacturers to resume supplying parts to competitors in servicing markets, and to prohibit anti-competitive exclusive dealing and tied selling by dominant firms.
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By, Mallory Haldeman Cruising to mexico ! As you all know, I began my prep two weeks ago now for my firs show in may. This Sunday, we are taking off on a five day cruise to mexico. Into past, this may have had me in quite the panic mode by now but not this year. I've kept my body in check during my off season and while I may have only 8-9 pounds to drop I still need need to be conscientious of my food choices and training while aboard! I won't be bringing any of my own food, but skipping out on the alcohol will really allow me to make the best food choices, food is available to you 24 hours a day on these ships but use it to your advantage. three big meals a day just won't work for me at this point in my prep. I'm hungry all day long... But no worries I can always find some chicken, fish, and salad. The sitdown dinners can provide a clean source of carbs in the form of rice or potato along with usually a plain broiled fish option. Aside from that I stick to what I know, salad veggies and eggs and anything that obviously hasn't had much work done to it lol. To help with the extra sodium that I'll be taking in I'll be packing my "shrink wrap" diuretic from muscle foods to help keep down any water retention . Training. On the cruise is always a fun experience. The ships always have a full gym, and although it may not be like the one at home , there is plenty to do. I'll be keeping up with my cardio and turning up the intensity with my "ab-fx" and "tone-fx". I never do much running but one or two sessions is OK and switches up my regular routine. So I'll be doing a few laps on the outdoor track! Don't forget to take advantage of the free yoga and multiple steam rooms and hot tubs. We also signed up for a meditation class! I may be passing on the free ice cream and booze but I'm sure to come home feeling refreshed.
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Laski () is a village in Poland, in the Masovian Voivodship, to the west of Warsaw, in the commune of Izabelin. It is located at the southern border of the Kampinos Forest and is a notable resort, with 1,600 permanent inhabitants (1998).

The village is notable for its resort, hospital and schools for blind people run by Towarzystwo Opieki nad Ociemniałymi founded by countess Róża Czacka, and the Franciscan friars. In addition, a shelter for lone mothers run by Towarzystwo Pomocy im. Adama Chmielowskiego is located there. Near the blinded institute a wooden chapel is located (built in 1925), one of the most notable architectural monuments of the area. There is also a small World War II cemetery and a civilian cemetery, a final resting place of many Polish famous artists, among them are writers Antoni Słonimski and Jerzy Zawieyski.

External links
 Jewish Community in Laski on Virtual Shtetl

Villages in Warsaw West County

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This beautiful holiday apartment is situated on the 2. floor of an antique farmhouse with totally 6 apartments in the small, old hamlet of Liano, at abt. 9 km distance from the river of the lake Garda. In the apartment you will find 2 pleasant bedrooms and a large living-room with kitchen corner from where you will enjoy a nice panoramic view. At the guests' disposal a beautiful, shared, equipped garden which overlooks the west river of the lake Garda. Liano is situated in the hills above the village of Gargnano and in the surroundings you can practice all kind of sports such as trekking, mountain bike, tennis, horse riding, canoe, sailing, windsurf, boating, sport fishing and diving. There you will also find several natural, amusement and water theme parks for the whole family, lovely, small beaches and boats which will bring to the other side of the lake Garda. The arrivals must exclusively be between 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm.


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Brenda Taylor (hurdler) (born 1979), American Olympic hurdler
Brenda Taylor (rower) (born 1962), Canadian Olympic gold medalist in rowing


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The computer company reported strong second-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street's estimates and announced the first in a series of price cuts intended to increase sales further.
A. The computer company reported strong second-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street's estimates and announced the first in a series of price cuts intended to increase sales further.
B. The report of the computer company showed strong second-quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street's estimates, and they announced the first in a series of price cuts that they intend to increase sales further.
C. Surpassing Wall Street's estimates, the report of the computer company showed strong second-quarter earnings, and, for the purpose of increasing sales further, they announced the first in a series of price cuts.
D. The computer company reported strong second-quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street's estimates, and announcing the first in a series of price cuts for the purpose of further increasing sales.
E. The computer company, surpassing Wall Street's estimates, reported strong second-quarter earnings, while announcing that to increase sales further there would be the first in a series of price cuts.

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The House of Worth
By: Michael Krass • Litchfield Historical Society • Karen M. Depauw • Jessica D. Jenkins
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"In-depth research on the House of Worth, with many fabulous photographs of the drawings from the designers, with hand-written notations and fabric swatches." -- Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System"Beautiful. A must for any clothing lover or historian." -- The Walters Art MuseumThis stylish compilation features 125 watercolor and ink renderings of designs from the house of Worth, the first couturier establishment and founder of the modern fashion industry. Sent to one of their clients, a seasonal resident in Litchfield, Connecticut, the sketches include fabric swatches, design names, detailed price information, and personalized notes. The catalog includes two substantial essays that address the cultural and social significance of both the house of Worth sketches and the town of Litchfield. The first item introduces the town during the early twentieth century and the residents associated with the sketches, Julia Chester Wells and Mary Perkins Quincy. The second essay profiles the house of Worth in the 1910s, focusing on the sketches and their place within the broader history of fashion and noting social shifts and changes in fashion consumption. The final segment includes images of all 125 sketches, accompanied by twenty annotations that offer in-depth explorations of common themes such as historic design influences and ethnic inspiration. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Litchfield Historical Society, this volume is a source of interest and inspiration to individuals from fashion historians to costume designers.
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The alate viviparous female (see third picture above) has the abdomen green or red with rather distinct black marginal and antesiphuncular sclerites. The antennae are up to 1.5 times the body length, with segment III bearing 15-33 rhinaria along one side. The micrograph below shows an apterous Macrosiphum funestum in alcohol.
The clarified slide mounts below are of adult viviparous female Macrosiphum funestum : wingless, and winged.
Macrosiphum funestum has been recorded from 12 Rubus species.


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Tapestry Singers
The Tapestry Singers are a mixed voice a cappella choir of sixteen singers based in Cambridgeshire; the name "Tapestry" derives from the wide variety of musical genres and the interweaving of part lines. The choir sings a wide range of secular and sacred music, from modern composers like Eric Whitacre and Patrick Hawes, right back to Tudor and Renaissance period works.
Originally started as friends meeting together to sing for pleasure, the choir has grown and developed over the last twenty years into a locally renowned group who are regularly requested to perform for charity events, functions and weddings. Radio Cambridgeshire dedicated an hour of their Christmas Classical show to Tapestry in December 2018.
Mostly performing in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties, the choir has also sung in Germany and, more recently, took part in the US Premiere of a new work by Patrick Hawes at Carnegie Hall, New York.
The ethos of the choir is to be open, collective and inclusive. Recently the choir has appointed Jeremy Burrows, one of the choir's basses, as Musical Director. The choir members are drawn from the local area and many are talented amateur musicians including an organist, 2 trumpeters, 3 trombonists, violinist & several pianists.
We're proud to have raised thousands of pounds for local charities through our concerts - this year we're supporting Epilpesy Action.
"Great job... @SingersTapestry! Choir, solo soprano and sax sounded fab" - Patrick Hawes
"An amazing concert. There was a real buzz that such a high quality, utterly enjoyable and fun event could have come to our town" - audience member
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The Bridge of the Alpini in Bassano del Grappa
Historical Curiosities
If you are passionate about bridges, you cannot miss out on a visit to the Bridge of the Alpini in Bassano del Grappa, in the Province of Vicenza!
The bridge was first documented in 1209, a wooden structure on pylons with a roof cover that constituted the main communication route between Bassano and Vicenza.
Being at the centre of the frequent fights amongst rival factions, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times until, in 1567, after yet another collapse due to the flooding of the river Brenta, the design of a new bridge was commissioned to the great architect Andrea Palladio. Palladio's project envisaged the construction of a stone bridge in the guise of the ancient Roman ones, but the city council rejected it and ordered the architect not to deviate too much from the original structure.
In the summer of 1569 Palladio presented a second project: a visually striking wooden bridge recalling the previous structure, although radically renewed for the proposed technical and structural solutions, with 5 spans that rested on four intermediate pylons.
The Palladian structure survived for almost two hundred years, collapsing only after the devastating flood of the river Brenta on August 19, 1748. The bridge was then rebuilt by Bartolomeo Ferracina faithfully following Palladio's design.
In 1813 the bridge was burned down by the Viceroy Eugenio di Beauharnais and later rebuilt by Angelo Casarotti, in 1821, again maintaining its earlier shape.
During the First World War the bridge was crossed by the Italian troops of General Luigi Cadorna on their way to defend the territories of the area of Sette Comuni.
On February 17, 1945, during an action of the partisans, the bridge was again destroyed and later rebuilt according to the original design of Palladio, at the hands of the Alpini Troops... This is the why it is now called the Bridge of the Alpini!
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SNU Students Take On Broadway in "Sketches of Broadway"
By Emma Wright October 12, 2018
Every year, the Music Department at Southern Nazarene University (SNU) puts on a student-led production for the community of SNU. This year, senior Alyssa Flesher decided to create a production including acts and songs many of our favorite Broadway shows including, Oklahoma, The Little Mermaid, Hamilton, Fiddler on the Roof, and many more. It will be shown on October 13 at 7pm and October 14 at 2pm.
This tradition began a few years ago, Flesher saying, "A group of students got together… and now a student-led production has become an annual event. The theme tends to change every year, and this year, I went with 'Broadway' because I love musical theater."
Flesher, the director, vocal director, producer and choreographer of the show, and the group of performers have been working tirelessly since the beginning of the school year to perfect this production. Abbey Roxby, a performer in "Sketches of Broadway," talked about the intentional song choices, saying, "We chose songs that are easily recognizable and popular from shows that are both old and young, so there's something for everyone."
The flow of the show will look different from normal Broadway shows as there is no overarching storyline, but Roxby commented that she enjoyed this as a performer because "everything is really fluid, and it keeps us on our toes. From song to song, we're different people and characters…"
While this formula is fun as a performer, Flesher and her team had to change some of the dialogue in order for it to make sense to the audience. Because of this, Roxby commented that they changed some of the dialogue to create a more cohesive feel to the show while also adding humor with the occasional poke at SNU.
Flesher shared her inspiration for the show is more than simply her love of Broadway but also the timelessness of musical theater, saying: "I comprised the show of songs from some of my favorite musicals that never go out of style. There will be songs from Oklahoma, Shrek: The Musical, The Little Mermaid, Annie Get Your Gun, the Lion King and man more." It is this timelessness that makes this production fun and accessible for people of all ages.
Roxby talked about her experience of her involvement in the production and how important it is for outside students to come, explaining, "This show is important because it shows just how much students can accomplish on their own. We've had no help– it's all on us. It's been amazing to see what we can do when we work together and move as one (dance pun intended)."
Looking for a fun activity to do on Saturday night or Sunday afternoon? Sketches of Broadway is a great way to support fellow SNU students while also enjoying a "fast-paced" and "genuinely funny" show. The show will premier on October 13 at 7pm and October 14 at 2pm, and a simple $2 donation is requested but not required.
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Iga Swiatek Steamrolls Sofia Kenin to Win the French Open
PARIS — Iga Swiatek, an unseeded teenager from Poland, won her first tour title at the French Open on Saturday with a 6-4, 6-1 defeat of Sofia Kenin, the reigning Australian Open champion and No. 4 seed at Roland Garros.
Swiatek, 19, the youngest woman to reach the French Open final since 18-year-old Kim Clijsters in 2001, became the first man or woman from Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title. She entered the tournament with a No. 54 world ranking, a recently acquired high-school diploma and a vague plan to test her game on the WTA Tour for what she described as a "gap year" before deciding whether she wanted to continue her education at a university.
University, it appears, will have to wait.
During her coronation at Roland Garros, Swiatek did not drop a set, befuddling the likes of the women's world No. 1 and former champion Simona Halep, whom she dispatched in the round of 16, with her powerful forehand and angled groundstrokes. She lost only 28 games the entire tournament, and no more than five games in any match.
In the final, Swiatek took Kenin's intensity and raised her a level, pounding 25 winners against 17 unforced errors. She wasn't completely impervious to nerves, squandering one set point while serving 5-3 in the first with a netted backhand on her way to being broken. But she broke Kenin back to secure the first set in 48 minutes.
Kenin, 21, had played all week with her left leg taped, with the tape, like the shadows from the low-hanging autumn sun — creeping across more of her upper leg as the tournament went on. With Swiatek leading by 2-1 and on serve in the second set, Kenin requested a medical timeout and left the court to have her leg treated.
Kenin returned to the court with her leg heavily wrapped and Swiatek, sensing her opening, reeled off the final four games in rapid-fire fashion to close out the second set in 31 minutes.
Swiatek, who bounced around the court as if she had pogo sticks for legs, didn't exactly come from nowhere; in 2018, she won the Wimbledon junior singles title and the French Open junior doubles title. But her rise here left even her head spinning.
"I don't know what's going on," she said during an on-court interview. Laughing, she continued, "I'm so happy."
Swiatek added, "I'm just overwhelmed."
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New Pennsylvania law removes driver's license suspensions for convictions involving minor crimes
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Updated: 10:13 AM EDT May 16, 2019
Matt Barcaro
People who are convicted of certain minor crimes will no longer have their driver's license suspended, under a law that took effect Monday in Pennsylvania. People found guilty of offenses such as buying tobacco as a minor, underage drinking or certain minor drug crimes will be allowed to keep their driver's license.State lawmakers said the change was made because the mandatory license suspension prevented people with past convictions from moving on with their lives, including making it difficult for them to get to jobs.People who commit crimes while driving will still have their driver's license suspended.
People who are convicted of certain minor crimes will no longer have their driver's license suspended, under a law that took effect Monday in Pennsylvania.
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People found guilty of offenses such as buying tobacco as a minor, underage drinking or certain minor drug crimes will be allowed to keep their driver's license.
State lawmakers said the change was made because the mandatory license suspension prevented people with past convictions from moving on with their lives, including making it difficult for them to get to jobs.
People who commit crimes while driving will still have their driver's license suspended.


What do you think of when someone mentions the word "Authentic"? I think of the Starbucks logo, Converse, Coca-Cola. These companies have stayed true to the lineage of their original logos and original products. Having said that it is hard to differentiate between "authentic" and "original". Is there a difference?


A big event on the British heavyweight scene takes place this evening at London's Copper Box Arena as both Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury lace up the gloves.
But, not against each other, but rather a pair of Americans.
Which could be a good thing as Fury had zero problems when he did fight Chisora a couple of years back, although "that" Chisora is said to be the "old" Dereck, which has supposedly been replaced with the "new" Dereck.
Regardless of which Chisora, 19-4 (13), shows up tonight in London, he'll unlikely have problems with opponent Kevin Johnson, 29-4-1 (14).
Johnson has lost to Vitali Klitschko in a 2009 WBC title bout, Fury in a 2012 WBC title eliminator, Tor Hammer in a 2012 Prizefighter final and Christian Hammer this past December.
The best thing that can be said of Johnson is that he has a solid chin, but then again, he may not as his style of boxing involves staying far away from opponents with little engagement.
He is a decent boxer, however, and will likely run from "Del Boy" for most of the bout until he and Chisora get too tired to do anything but clinch.
Expect a points win for Dereck.
Fury, 21-0 (15), has the far more dangerous opponent, southpaw KO artist Joey Abell, 29-7 (28), who is the epitome of a "chinny banger".
Abell has KO'd a long line of anonymous opposition and has been stopped by Chris Arreola, Fres Oquendo and most recently, Kubrat Pullev in December.
Top contender Pullev halted Abell on body shots in five for the WBC International belt but had some problems, including getting knocked down convincingly from taking a flush shot from Abell.
So, we know Abell can really whack and combine that with Fury getting dropped hard by light hitting former cruiserweight world champ Steve Cunningham and we could have an interesting fight on our hands.
Abell isn't close to being world class, but then again, Fury possibly isn't either, despite his vastly inflated self opinion.
Fury should be able to get Abell out of there but if Tyson makes a mistake against the American lefty, he could be the one getting carted out of the ring with assistance.
If Chisora and Fury both win, that will reportedly set up their rematch, which for some reason is an anticipated bout.
Is this not a sign that the British heavyweight division is at a very low point?
Where is David Haye when we need him?


How to Recycle Packing Supplies for DIY Arts and Crafts | Mommy Doodles. A graphic designer's blog.
Many everyday items like boxes, newspaper, and packages enter the house, serve their purpose and are thrown out. Unfortunately, this causes many people to miss out on some great opportunities to get crafty at home with the kids or reuse some inexpensive items for great gain in the home. Below are some fun and useful ideas for recycling packing supplies for DIY arts and crafts.
Biodegradable packing peanuts are a great way to provide endless fun for the kids. By adding a little moisture to the packing peanuts, they will stick together allowing you and your kids to create your very own sculptures. Use a damp paper towel to moisten them and to avoid getting the peanuts too wet, which will cause them to fall apart. You can also use markers to add a little pop of color to your creations!
If you simply have too many peanuts and not enough sculpting ideas, there are lots of fun experiments you can do to show your kids the importance of recycling. To show your kids the difference between the biodegradable and regular peanuts, you can fill two jars with water and put the biodegradable peanuts in one and the regular peanuts in the other. Your kids will begin to see the biodegradable peanuts dissolve much quicker than their regular counterparts.
Nate Tarin from Staples Industrial says this is because biodegradable peanuts are made mostly out of cornstarch, while regular packing peanuts are made from Styrofoam.
Cardboard boxes don't simply have to be broken down and thrown out. Instead, you could build some storage boxes to hold all your supplies for the next time you and your kids get crafty (and what mom wouldn't love a craft project that helps her stay organized?).
1. Start with some sturdy pieces of cardboard or glue a couple pieces together to get a thicker piece, about half an inch. Decide which measurements will help you create the size of storage box that works for you.
2. Glue the bottom piece to the inside of the front and back piece with a hot glue gun. Then glue the side pieces on.
3. Cover the outside facing cardboard with a moderate layer of Mod Podge and smooth a piece of fabric that is slightly bigger than the cardboard over the front and side pieces.
4. If you want a handle on your storage box, cut a small, rectangular hole, Mod Podge the edges and smooth the fabric into the hole. Allow the whole thing to dry and then trim the edges of the fabric. Now you can fill your bins up and put them on a shelf!
Newspapers don't need to be thrown out after you've finished moving. Keep a few to make some origami shapes with the kiddos. Newspaper holds creases well, but is prone to tearing so be gentle. Origami is great to do with any age range of kids, as there are easier projects and more difficult folds, like flowers, for the more ambitious crafters.
If you still have leftover newspaper after origami crafting, it can also be used to line the bottom of your produce drawer in the fridge to absorb liquid and odors. And you can loosely wrap paper around avocados to help them ripen more quickly.
Being crafty doesn't always require an expensive trip to the craft store. As you can see, the materials you need are likely some you acquired during your last move. So grab your creativity and see what kind of adventure you can find while recycling your packing supplies!


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Ein inoffiziell Kanzleramtsminister genannter Bundesminister, offiziell Bundesminister im Bundeskanzleramt, ist in Österreich ein Minister, der – mit oder ohne Geschäftsbereich (angelobt "ohne Portefeuille") – formal im Bundeskanzleramt agiert, auch dann, wenn die ihm übertragenen Bereiche des Amtes nicht am Sitz des Bundeskanzleramtes verwaltet werden.

In der Bundesregierung Nehammer gab es wie schon in den vorherigen Bundesregierungen Kurz II und Schallenberg mit Karoline Edtstadler (ÖVP; zuständig für EU und Verfassung) und Susanne Raab (ÖVP; zuständig für Frauen und Integration sowie seit 2021 auch für Familien und Jugend) zwei Kanzleramtsministerinnen.

Funktion und Stellung
Ein Kanzleramtsminister ist – neben den mit der Leitung eines Bundesministeriums betrauten Bundesministern – ein weiteres Mitglied der Bundesregierung. Er ist mit der Besorgung bestimmter Geschäfte beauftragt, die in den Wirkungsbereich des Bundeskanzlers fallen. Er hat Sitz und Stimme im Ministerrat.

Kanzleramtsminister werden vom Bundespräsidenten auf Vorschlag des Bundeskanzlers nach Bedarf bestimmt.

Eine besondere Häufung der Kanzleramtsminister bestand in den 1920er und 1930er Jahren, als 1923 die Bundesministerien für Inneres und auswärtige Angelegenheiten aufgelöst wurden, und unter Dollfuß und Schuschnigg in der Zeit des Austrofaschismus mehrere weitere Angelegenheiten beim Bundeskanzler zentralisiert wurden.
In den Staatsregierungen Deutschösterreichs von 30. Oktober 1918 bis 10. November 1920 (Renner I, II, III und anfangs Mayr I), wie auch in der provisorischen Staatsregierung 1945 (Renner IV) unterstanden alle Ressortleiter, als Staatssekretäre, der Staatskanzlei, wie das Bundeskanzleramt damals genannt wurde.

Daneben finden sich auch einige Interims-Ministerposten und -beauftragungen (etwa während der Neubildung und Umstrukturierungen von Ministerien). Explizite Minister ohne Portefeuille, also zu politischen, nicht administrativen Zwecken eingesetzt, gab es für längere Zeit nur in der Zwischenkriegszeit (1918–1938) und in der Besatzungszeit (1945–1955).

Amtssitz
Die Kanzleramtsminister amtieren oft nicht direkt im Bundeskanzleramt am Ballhausplatz, sondern traditionell – wie auch allfällige Staatssekretäre des Bundeskanzlers – in der Beletage des Amalientrakts der Hofburg, wo auch der Bundespräsident residiert.

Liste der Kanzleramtsminister der Republik Österreich

Siehe auch
 Liste der Staatssekretäre im Bundeskanzleramt (Österreich)

Einzelnachweise
 Abfrage in: Bundesregierungen seit 1920, parlament.gv.at → Wer ist Wer → Bundesregierung → Bundeskanzleramt

Amtsbezeichnung (Österreich)

Bundeskanzleramt (Österreich)
Bundesminister im Bundeskanzleramt (Österreich)


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Orlando Regional Realty was founded in 2010 following the housing market crash. The Broker Kristi Rujano had been in real estate since 2003 and had worked for some of the area's largest real estate companies. With so many clients hurting and in need of real help, it became obvious there was a better way to do business and she set out to find a way. Under a smaller brokerage, she found that clients can be the center of the business. More resources can go into exactly what the client needs and not into large business expenses.
Keeping that in mind, Orlando Regional Realty expanded in 2017; incorporating, and proudly partnering with Broker Kimberley Beaudry to further our goal to serve our clients and community. Her years of business and real estate experience, and community connections has been invaluable in building our brand. Our focus together is to bring more resources to our customers and clients, and to serve each person as we would if we were helping our own family.
We've teamed up with some of the best agents in the business with like-minded goals and an average of more than 10 years of experience. We know short sales, bank owned properties, investments, house flipping, land, new construction, luxury homes, and so much more. We focus on constant education, better technology, and the latest trends. Our values are simple- we embrace The Golden Rule!! We rely on word of mouth referrals so we treat people with the respect and straight forward but warm approach we would want to be treated with.
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just ride dubai metro alight to dubai mall / burj khalifa station. there is approximately 1 kilometer walk from station to the main lobby (inside dubai mall) of At The Top burj khalifa observation terrace.
Before entering this building, it is a MUST to purchase entrance ticket in advance because walk-in visit will took the visit schedule minimum of 2 days after booking. Thus, the visit is always fully booked. i purchased my ticket online in more than a week before my chosen date. No time limit when I reached the viewing deck at 124th floor, the highest in the world.
The high point of any Khalifa experience is the view from At The Top, Burj Khalifa's observation deck. Located on level 124 of the world's tallest tower, this observatory is destined to be the highlight of any visit to the Middle East. The journey begins in the lower ground level of The Dubai Mall. Throughout the journey to the top, visitors are entertained by a multi-media presentation of the exotic history of Dubai and the marvel of Burj Khalifa.


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China Eastern Flight Lands Safely in Sydney With Hole Torn in Engine
A China Eastern flight bound for Shanghai was forced to turn back to Sydney due to a mid-air emergency, a spokeswoman for the airline said on Monday, with pictures showing a gaping hole in the casing of one of the plane's engines.
A man stands alongside the damaged engine of a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330 aircraft on the tarmac at Sydney International Airport in Australia, after it made an emergency landing with a damaged engine. (Photo: Reuters)
Sydney: A China Eastern flight bound for Shanghai was forced to turn back to Sydney due to a mid-air emergency, a spokeswoman for the airline said on Monday, with pictures showing a gaping hole in the casing of one of the plane's engines.
The plane, which data from flight tracking website FlightAware showed was an Airbus A330-200 twin jet, landed without incident and there were no injuries, said Kathy Zhang, a general manager at China Eastern Airlines.
"The crew observed the abnormal situation of the left engine and decided to return to Sydney airport immediately. All passengers and crew members were landed safely," she said.
Photographs published by several Australian media outlets showed a large gash well over a metre long in the casing of the plane's left engine.
A spokeswoman for Rolls-Royce, which manufactured the plane's Trent 700 series engines, said in a statement: "We are aware of the incident and will be working closely with our customer and relevant partners to understand the cause of the issue."
Professor Jason Middleton, an aviation expert at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, said it appeared that the engine cowling had been ripped away forward of the main compressor blade.
"When one of these things happens you often don't know how the damage began. It could have begun from loose screws," he told Australian Broadcasting Corp. News.
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau said it was investigating the incident.
China Eastern's Zhang said a comprehensive investigation would involve aviation authorities from Australia and China.
"The engine for the aircraft is a big issue so we need to investigate with the governments, with the Rolls Royce company and with our headquarters as well," she said.
Television station Seven News reported that passengers heard a bang shortly after Flight MU736 took off and could then smell burning before the flight turned back.
"We went up in the air and all of a sudden we heard this noise ... it kind of smelt like burning. Oh, I was scared. Yeah, I was really scared. Our group was terrified," one unidentified passenger told Seven News.
Another passenger, identified only as Eva, said the cabin crew tried to calm passengers and told them to fasten their seatbelts after a noise was heard.
"We were panicked because we had no idea what was happening," she told Channel 9 television.
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We explore whether the Bayh-Dole intellectual property regime is associated with more, and more valuable academic entrepreneurship than the "Professor's Privilege" regime. Using data on U.S. STEM Ph.D.'s becoming entrepreneurs during 1993-2006 and similar data from Sweden we present evidence showing that in both countries the entry rate into entrepreneurship is lower for those originating from academia than for those orginating from non-university employment, and that the relative rate of academic entrepreneurship is slightly lower in the U.S. than in Sweden. We also find that the mean economic gains for becoming an entrepreneur is negative, both for Ph.D.'s originating from academia and non-university alike in both countries. Further analysis indicates that in both countries there is selection from the bottom of the ability distribution among academics. The results suggest that policies aimed at screening entrepreneurial decisions by younger, tenure-track academics may be more effective than general incentives to increase academic entrepreneurship.


It might be reasonable to assume that a big question mark hangs over the future of nuclear power following the damage to four separate reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. This complex has a total of six reactors all fitted with failsafe safety devices and controls. Unfortunately words like failsafe and foolproof are not part of Mother Nature's vocabulary. Mother Nature is also well-known for throwing unexpected and unpredictable thunderbolts out of a clear blue sky. In north-east Japan this came in the form of a magnitude 9-0 earthquake and the consequent reactor damaging tsunami which destroyed the electrical power supply that many of the safety features relied on.
Clearly this incident has demonstrated that no matter how much safety planning and features are built into the design of a nuclear reactor, there can no longer be a guarantee of 100% safety. Although Fukushima will now join the well-known names of nuclear accidents like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl the list of incidents is much larger. Others include the Mayak or Kyshtym nuclear complex in 1957, Windscale also in 1957, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory in 1961, Severesk, formerly Tomsk-7 in 1967, Tokaimura nuclear fuel processing facility in 1999 and Mihama power plant in 2004 although apparently no radiation leak occurred at this incident.
It is the insidious fear of the potential lethal or genetic mutational effects on the unborn, of radiation that causes such alarm in the world populace. Radiation can be like an invisible and unheard wraith casting its deadly cloak like an unseen shadow over land, people, animals and vegetation with effects of contamination that can last for years.
The only realistic solution to avoiding future nuclear incidents is not to have nuclear power stations at all. However a no nuclear option also requires realistic alternatives. It would be possible to return to fossil fuel based power stations like coal or oil but these raise environmental and cost issues and well as objections on global warming issues. It would also only be a matter of time before fossil fuels become exhausted. Wind, solar and tidal power are possible alternatives but wind turbines are unsightly and blot landscapes. Although wind and tide have a contributory input to national power requirements, at the moment they only provide a fraction of the ever-growing demand for more and more power. It is questionable if alternative sources will ever fulfil the power need currently supplied by nuclear power.
I expect once the dust, (hopefully not radioactive), has settled over Fukushima, politicians will come to the only foreseeable conclusion that if the world wants power then it will have to accept nuclear power despite its inherent dangers.


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scully@large: "I Am More Than Just a Girl".
Do you want to empower young women? Check out this new book for free online. "I am More Than Just a Girl". This book includes resources, information and creative resources that will empower girls and young women.
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Resources and creative exercises included in this book: Journal Pages *Self expression *Affirmation *Inspirational and motivational activities *Meditation *Self defense guide with instructional images *National Hot lines.
This book is part of a project to encourage more women to be strong, independent and intelligent. I want women to feel empowered, keep informed and be equal. You should feel that as an individual you matter and with the tools in the book you can accomplish your dreams that may seems out of reach. Realize the circumstances such as your economic situation, race, cultural upbringing and prejudice from others does not have to control your life.
I really appreciate your support. I am going to write a post about you on my blog too. Will be in touch.
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Winfield Church of God in Christ will honor Mother Marie Fortson on her 75th birthday on Sunday.
During the Morning Worship Service, presentations will be given to Mother Fortson. Also, one of her great-granddaughters, Kamryn Clark, will play a solo selection on the flute. Sister Nadine Longmire will deliver an Inspiration Message, and Senior Pastor Dennis J. Richey will preach from the subject, "Who is your Neighbor."
Dinner will be served to all in attendance immediately following Service. The first 300 to arrive will be seated in the Main Sanctuary. Service starts at 11 a.m. The location is 6595 Winfield St., in Ravenna Township.


LETTERS AND QUESTIONS TO TATER TOWN RACEWAY!
We will try to share as many as is possible and thank you very much for your support!!!
We love to be able to put pictures of the winning drivers and their cars on our "winners" page. If, however, the driver doesn't fill out their card and tell us the car they are driving, this becomes a guessing game for us. Please, when you fill out the cards which show you will be racing, just jot down the make. model, color and year of the car you are driving. We want all of our winners to be celebrated but we have to know for sure which car you were driving. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.
I just wanted to thank you and your crew for making Ethan's first two Jr. races go as smooth as they did. Your track crew is very nice and has made Ethan feel as comfortable as he can. We all are looking forward to many more races at your track.
You and Ethan are exactly the type of people we are looking for.....people who either have a love for drag racing or are developing that love. The reason for this track is so the regular guy or gal can develop their racing skills. Jr. Dragsters are especially good because it is something the whole family can do together. I'm glad to hear Ethan is getting comfortable in his new race car and I'm happy that we have been able to help somewhat.
Ethan in his car and at the starting line!


Yesterday was a time to play.
I haven't kept count of the number of times I've sat down with my laptop to write my next post, but I can tell you that I've done it again and again. I think, "Early in the morning, things will be quiet and calm." Emails and social media notifications from the hours I slept beckon. I think, "When Pip has gone to bed, something will come to me." I end up preparing a lesson plan, or chatting with Chris as he works into the night in his home studio, or watching old episodes of The Office. I think, "While Pip plays in her room, I will slip over to my desk and take care of it." I get caught up doing laundry, or washing dishes, or joining in her games.
In recent weeks, my blessed life has kept me occupied. Writing started to feel like a chore, when it began as a great source of joy. My primary goal with this newborn blog has been consistency. Yes, I hope the content is relevant. Yes, I want to share projects and ideas of which I am proud. Yes, I am involved in many things, and I value it as something that is just mine.
While struggling for the umpteenth time with what I might share next, I realized that I would benefit from following the sage advice of a friend who has blogged much longer than I. She said, especially when the writing got more difficult, to make sure to get out and play.
So, yesterday was a time to play. I stepped away from the laptop. Pip and I dabbled in her lessons I had prepared, but we also reveled in the fact that all nine seasons of Curious George are now on Hulu. I didn't complete the Halloween wreath I had planned, but we did figure out what we needed for Pip's costume. I was grateful when Chris offered to make dinner--something I usually enjoy doing myself--and served up some comforting grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.
My family is content and I'm refreshed and excited to see what comes next.
When I can get a nice-looking piece of beef that will provide more than one meal for under $5, we're having beef for dinner.
This 1-lb boneless sirloin tip steak went into the slow cooker right on top of the can of diced tomatoes with roasted garlic and onions. I didn't add anything else. It cooked on low for 6 hours, and then I drained the juice and shredded the meat with a fork.
At dinner time I mixed up the instant polenta according to the package directions, and when it was finished I stirred in all of the Italian five cheese blend that I had left (we had been into this bag before), along with a splash of milk.
I plated the polenta first and spooned the beef and tomato mixture on top. The grapes and a green salad were on the side. It was simple and tasty, and the leftovers reheated well for a second round later that week.


The functions of the Mayor are set out in the Municipal Structures Act. The mayor is elected by the Municipal council to co-ordinate the work of the Municipality.
The Mayor is the political head of the municipality and is expected to provide the required leadership necessary to keep the municipality moving in the proper direction. The mayor presides over meetings of the executive committee and performs functions assigned to him or her by the municipal council or the executive committee. These duties include any ceremonial duties.
The municipal manager is directly accountable to the mayor. The mayor appoints the municipal manager and heads of departments upon resolution of the council. One person may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms as mayor in the same council.


It is great to grow your own food as it tastes good, it is fresh and it helps our children understand where food comes from. But remember that you can still get food poisoning from your own produce. This can be avoided with bit of careful planning.
Don't locate your vegetable garden near any rubbish piles or bins that may contain chemicals that could leak into the garden or attract vermin. Carefully choose the vegetable garden site for hazards, for example, if you have an older building avoid using soil that could have been contaminated by scrapings of lead paint many years ago. Take precautions to protect your vegetable garden from entry of domestic and wild pests. Watch for evidence of insect or other animal invasions and discard any damaged crops.
Keep your pets and chooks away from your veggie garden where they can poop on the food plants and beware of trees and bushes overhanging your garden as birds might 'bless' your veggies – there have been food poisoning outbreaks traced back to bird droppings.
Veggies need lots of nutrients but make sure any manure or compost is well composted as the heat generated by the composting process not only kills any weed seeds but also helps kill food poisoning bacteria. Prevent easy access to your compost bin by vermin and pests like mice and rats, which can spread disease, and don't compost meat scraps which can attract vermin.
Remember not to put 'grey' water from the house, such as the washing machine water, on to fruit, vegetables or herbs growing in the garden. Don't store grey water as microbes will grow in it and don't use water from the washing up or dishwasher as it has too much fat and other solids which can be bad for plant growth.
Minimise the use of garden chemicals like pesticides and herbicides and make sure you stick to the instructions for use. Follow the directions on the label exactly and don't spray other areas of the garden in windy conditions in case the spray drifts onto fruit and vegetables. Some chemicals will have withholding periods before you harvest any fruit or vegetables that have been sprayed.
After gardening always wash your hands with soap and running water and dry thoroughly as soil is likely to contain bacteria – use a nailbrush to remove dirt from your fingernails.
Whole fruits and vegetables will be contaminated mainly on the surface. Scrubbing and washing them in water or with sanitisers will remove loose soil and may remove many bacteria and viruses, as can removal of the skin. However, fruits and vegetables are highly variable – they are not all easily cleaned and some are eaten with the skin on. For example, some have rough skins (e.g. rockmelons) making it difficult to clean, while others are very fragile (e.g. raspberries). Bacteria and viruses can be protected in cuts and crevices, so even after washing, at times there can still be contamination present.
You don't have to store most whole fruit and vegetables in the fridge for safety. For example, store potatoes in a cool dark place where they won't start to sprout as this generates toxins. Brush off any visible soil from vegetables and wash under running water and dry any fruit or vegetables when you bring them in. If you've handled visibly dirty vegetables, like potatoes with soil on them, make sure you wash your hands, knife, peeler, and chopping board before you handle and prepare other foods.
Once whole vegetables and fruit are cut up or if their skin is damaged they should be covered and stored in the fridge where they are chilled and can't be contaminated by other food especially raw meat, chicken or seafood. Refrigeration slows the growth of food poisoning bacteria such as Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli on cut surfaces and the cut fruit can be stored for 2-3 days. However, it won't stop the growth of Listeria and pregnant women, elderly and immuno-compromised persons should not eat these if stored longer than a day in the refrigerator.
If you have excess fruits and vegetables you can freeze them by cutting up and blanching them by dipping them into boiling water – not only does this lock in the colour, flavour and texture, but it can also kill most food poisoning bacteria. It is best to freeze them by spreading in a single layer on trays, freezing, and then pack them in smaller portions for further storage. Frozen fruits and vegetables can safely be stored for a number of months, although there can be a loss in nutrient value and quality over time.
Be vigilant if you bottle excess fruit and vegetables because of the risk of botulism. Commercial canneries follow strict time and temperature heating schedules that are capable of killing the botulinal spores. In home bottling, such regimes are not possible. If you are bottling at home, stick to the high acid fruits such as pears, apples and stone fruit – acid (low pH) prevents the growth of the bacteria that causes botulism. If you bottle tomatoes, mango, paw paw, banana or any other tropical fruit you must add some citric acid. Vegetables can only be safely bottled if bottled in vinegar.


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Miles David All-Stars: 1958-59 Broadcast Sessions
Acrobat Music
By Ric Bang • Originally published in The Davis Enterprise, 5.7.09
Buy CD: 1958-59 Broadcast Sessions
This, another of the Acrobat Music albums of "never before released" sessions by various jazz icons, focuses on Miles Davis.
The time period is 1958 and '59; the medium is broadcast radio. The venues include the Café Bohemia and Birdland, both in New York City; the Spotlight Lounge in Washington, D.C.; and the Mosque Theater in Newark, N.J.
Those were the days when jazz was at its peak, and live radio broadcasts were common from the clubs and theaters that featured the famous artists of the period.
Davis, born in 1926, was playing in name bands by the time he was 15. He met and began working with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie in the mid-'40s; by 1949, he had fallen prey to heroin ... no surprise, since Parker also was an addict. Unlike Parker, though, Davis decided to break the habit; he returned to his family home in 1953 and battled his way off heroin.
He didn't return to New York until after the 1955 Newport Jazz Festival, when he was certain he had well and truly defeated the habit.
The Bohemia tracks feature Davis, John Coltrane (tenor sax), Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and "Philly" Joe Jones (drums). By the Spotlight Lounge gig, six months later, Cannonball Adderley had been added on alto sax, Red Garland had replaced Bill Evans on piano, and Jimmy Cobb was the drummer.
Later that month, a "jazz party" was featured at the Mosque Theater; it included Davis, Adderley and his brother Nat (on clarinet), Bennie Green (trombone), Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax), Red Garland (piano) and Barry Miles (drums). Two months later, at Birdland, Wynton Kelly was the pianist.
All these units featured Davis at his best: when he was drug-free, at his most innovative, and before he began drinking to excess.
The musical content of these sessions is exceptional; only the audio fidelity is lacking. Those of us who grew up during that period, before hi-fi systems became affordable, remember the limitations of monaural radio 'casts.
The digital re-mastering done here probably is the best that can by expected, and only this compromised audio quality prevents the album from receiving a 5-star rating. For those who appreciate the artistry that Davis brought to jazz, this release is an essential part of one's musical library.
Labels: Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Miles Davis
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Work safety in China
China's ageing construction workers and the urgent need for an industry overhaul
In the 1980s and 90s, millions of young labourers from the Chinese countryside flooded into the cities to work on construction sites; building roads, bridges, airports, residential and commercial properties, as well as ostentatious new government offices.
During the 2000s, as population growth slowed, fewer and fewer young workers followed and soon the average age of construction workers started to climb. Today, it is virtually impossible to find anyone younger than 30 working on the construction sites of major cities. On some work sites in Shenzhen, for example, more than 90 percent of the workers are reportedly over 50-years-old.
While the problem is not so severe in smaller cities and the less economically developed regions of China, there is little doubt that China's 40 million construction workers are getting a lot older, with the majority probably already over 40. Moreover, this ageing trend is likely to continue in the future as younger workers shun what is a dangerous, insecure and poorly paid occupation, and older employees are forced to stay on the job because they have no pension or any other form of social safety net to support them in their old age.
Photograph. Sina.com.cn
In 1982, shortly after the introduction of the one-child policy in China, 33.6 percent of the population was under the age of 15, creating a huge pool of potential workers. Three decades later, in 2013, that proportion had shrunk to stand at just 16.4 percent. In addition, students were staying in school longer, further reducing the numbers entering the workforce, and at the same time raising the expectations of job seekers when they graduate.
Today, construction is one of the least attractive options for young workers in China, and with very good reason. Wages in the construction sector have increased steadily over the last decade to the point where labourers can now make 5,000 yuan a month if they work every day. However, the majority of construction workers do not actually get paid at the end of each month as required by law.
A survey of 1,445 construction workers in five cities across China in 2013 found that only 20 percent of them got paid on a regular monthly basis. The most common practice was for workers to be paid a portion of their salary for daily expenses and the remainder of the salary on completion of the project. Many workers however never get paid at all, or end up with just a fraction of what they are owed.
Wage arrears have blighted the construction industry for decades now and, despite repeated promises by the government to tackle it, the problem has actually got worse over the last year or so. The general economic slowdown, combined with the slump in the property market, meant that many construction projects ran into difficulty last year. And in times of economic difficulty, it is the workers who are always the last to be paid.
In addition to not having a guaranteed wage, the vast majority of construction workers have no employment contract, no pension, and no medical or work-related injury insurance. Accidents are common and workers are unlikely to get any compensation apart from payment of their immediate medical bills. If they are disabled and unable to work after an accident, they will most likely be discarded by the employer and left to fend for themself.
The majority of long-term construction workers have little choice but to continue working in the industry. Most have little education or the skills to work in other sectors, while those in their 40s and 50s find employment opportunities particularly limited. Many workers continue into their 60s because they simply cannot afford to retire. This presents additional risks because as they get older their ability to work long hours diminishes and the likelihood of serious injury increases.
There is an urgent need to get younger workers into the construction industry. But that is unlikely to happen unless construction workers are paid in full and on time, there is marked improvement in worksite safety, and the trade union is restructured so that it can effectively represent the different trades in the industry, plumbers, electricians, plasterers etc., and thereby raise wages.
The first step however is to tackle the multiple lawyers of sub-contracting that currently pervade the industry, making it virtually impossible for construction workers to get a formal employment contract and a regular monthly wage. As China Labour Bulletin Director Han Dongfang pointed out earlier this year:
Some 35 years ago when rural labourers first started working on construction sites in China they accepted payment at the end of the year or at the end of the project. But now that way of doing business is clearly unacceptable. The 1994 Labour Law states that workers have to be paid every month but this law has never been applied to the construction industry. That has to change.
Demographics might just be the instigator of that change. Once the developers, contractors and subcontractors realise they cannot get any new workers under the existing system, they may be forced to change the way they work and create an employment system that is more in line with needs and demands of today's workers.
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Family Law Knowledge. Experience. Tenacity.
Family Lawyer in Memphis, TN
Helping Families Across Memphis Regain their Peace of Mind
Family comes first, which is why it often feels painful and overwhelming when things don't go smoothly. Divorce, child support, and visitation are some of the most common legal issues heard in Tennessee's family court system, but there are a host of legal issues that families may face. Whatever you're up against, know that you do not have to overcome it alone.
Memphis family lawyer, Tim Francavilla, is compassionate to your challenging situation and will advocate for the best interests of you and your family every step of the way. We understand that you may feel a heavy weight on your shoulders knowing that your decisions could affect your loved ones, but once you allow Francavilla Law Firm to bear the legal burdens of your situation, your experience may change for the better. We want to make your family legal matter as stress-free as possible by remaining highly accessible to address your questions and concerns, closely communicating with you about your case updates, and thoroughly preparing for both expected and unexpected circumstances you may endure.
No stone will be left unturned when you retain Memphis family law attorney, Tim Francavilla, at Francavilla Law Firm. We will invest the time, resources, and efforts required to leave you better than you started.
Contact us at (901) 979-9992 to schedule a free consultation and learn more!
Compassion. Tenacity. Commitment.
When individuals and families come to our office in need of a family lawyer, they get treated like family. Memphis family lawyer, Tim Francavilla, is well-known for representing clients as if they were his own family, therefore your case will get the attention, priority, and dedication it deserves.
We are dedicated to helping you resolve your family legal issues. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at (901) 979-9992.
Family Law Matters We Handle
Divorce: Ending a marriage is one of the hardest decisions a person can make. It is almost always a last-resort option for people, which is why our family lawyer will ensure you are confident in your decision to file for a divorce before we help you do so. We don't question the integrity of our clients but rather ensure they are fully aware of the immediate and long-term impacts of their decision from a legal perspective. Nonetheless, whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, you can count on us to protect your rights and champion your goals from start to finish.
Child custody: A divorce can get complicated when children are involved. You must juggle the best interests of yourself and your children without interfering with your soon-to-be ex's agenda, therefore it is imperative to hire a lawyer who is an assertive, strategic negotiator. Our Memphis family attorney is well-known for litigating child custody matters successfully, as he has proven his ability to devise mutually beneficial solutions that are fair to all parties involved.
Child support: When a parent gets full custody of a child, a family court judge will often order the noncustodial parent to pay monthly payments called child support. Child support covers the child's basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and education. While it may seem straightforward, the reality is that custodial parents usually feel as though they're receiving too little while noncustodial parents feel like they're paying too much. As such, we help both custodial and noncustodial parents reach agreements that help fulfill their goals, whether it be getting more child support or paying less.
Alimony: Also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, alimony is a payment made by one spouse to another. The State of Tennessee recognizes four types of alimony, which include:
Rehabilitative alimony: This is a separate class of spousal support that ends upon the death of the payor or receiver, and may be increased, decreased, terminated, extended, or otherwise modified if a judge determines there is a substantial and material change in circumstances. For background, Tennessee family courts define rehabilitation as achieving, with reasonable effort, an earning capacity that will allow the economically disadvantaged spouse's standard of living to reasonably compare to the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage or post-divorce standard of living that the higher-earning spouse may experience
Transitional alimony: This refers to a sum of money payable by one party to the other for a certain period of time. It is awarded when a judge determines that rehabilitation isn't needed but the economically disadvantaged spouse needs financial assistance while adjusting to the economic consequences of divorce.
Alimony in futuro: Also known as periodic alimony, alimony in futuro is "a payment of support and maintenance on a long term basis or until death or remarriage of the recipient." If a judge finds that one spouse has a relative economic disadvantage compared to the other spouse and is unable to achieve an earning capacity that will support the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage, they may require alimony in futuro.
Alimony in solido: Also known as lump sum money, alimony in solido is a form of long-term financial support that may be paid in installments over a period of time. It may include attorney fees, where appropriate.
Equitable distribution: Tennessee is an equitable distribution state, meaning divorcing couples must separate and distribute marital property fairly. Martial property often includes debts, pension, and retirement plans, stocks, real estate, cars, valuables, and pets. Equitable distribution does not mean equal, however. What seems fair to one spouse may not seem fair to the other, which is why our family lawyer will work to help both parties find a "common ground."
Visitation: If you are a noncustodial biological parent looking to be involved in your child's life, you have options. It is important to children's growth and development to maintain close ties and strong relationships with their loved ones, especially if their parents are divorced, therefore our Memphis family attorneywill help you file a petition for visitation rights.
Enforcement of custody/support orders: During a divorce, you and your spouse reach several agreements relating to matters such as child custody and support, for example. When one spouse does not adhere to the rules outlined in those agreements, however, legal enforcement may be required. While some spouses who "break the rules" do so intentionally, others may have done so accidentally. In either case, we will help you file a petition for contempt of court, which may result in fines and jail time for the non-compliant party.
Modification of custody/support orders: Circumstances in life change, requiring a modification of child custody and/or support orders. Whether you expected a change in circumstances or not, you have the option to request a modification to your child custody or support orders as needed. A family court judge will only grant a modification if the change in circumstances materially affects the child's wellbeing and a modification is in the child's best interests. Examples include:
Remarrying
Losing your job
Substance and alcohol abuse
Child neglect or abuse
Chronic mental illness or disability


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Q: Pass serializer: a String In Active Model Serializers you can use a different Serializer by doing respond with resource, serializer: ViewContractsSerializer. The issue is that I want that to be dynamic by using serializer: "View#{resource_name}Serializer" and that does not work because it is a string. If i do serializer: eval("View#{resource_name}Serializer") it works of course, but I know that you should not use eval in production code.

A: Rails has a helpful constantize method that can do what you want:
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When your claim is denied or terminated, you have the right to an appeal. This appeal is with the disability insurance company. If your first appeal is denied, most companies offer a second, voluntary appeal. Not Lincoln. Lincoln Financial's disability insurance policy often requires two appeals to the disability insurance company. This makes them a little more difficult to deal with.
A lot can happen with your file during the appeal review of a denial or termination of disability benefits. Lincoln Financial may send your file to be reviewed by one of their paid doctor consultants. This doctor will look at your medical records and give an opinion on your disability without ever examining you in person.
This type of paper based review is commonly done by disability insurance companies. Since Lincoln requires you appeal twice, it gives them more of a chance to build a case against you. Lincoln will likely have more doctors review your claim and decide you are not disabled.
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See www.donegalheritagetrails.com for more information on local walks and also for information on local guided walks.
Fanad Peninsula is a wonderful place for the cyclist to explore with rides for all abilities. The spectacular views and fresh Atlantic air make cycling especially enjoyable and a very popular activity in this part of the country.
You can also hire electric bikes from www.grassroutes.ie – these can be delivered to you here on our site for you to use for the duration of your stay.
Donegal has wonderful terrain for horse riding and many stables and clubs offering various opportunities for the beginner or the more experienced riders.