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China's reforms dominate first day of "Summer Davos" in Tianjin
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The World Economic Forum's summer convention kicked off on Tuesday in China's northern port hub of Tianjin, during which global finance leaders voiced cautious optimism towards China's plan for market reforms, Caixin reports.
The "Summer Davos" was attended by CEOs and policy advisors from around the world, such as Mark Leung, the head of China at JPMorgan Chase, which recently applied to set up a majority-owned enterprise in China following new relaxed rules towards foreign securities companies.
"The opening of China's markets in the last 18 months has been transformational and unprecedented," said Leung. Despite ongoing trade tensions with the US, Leung said he is confident Beijing's policy path is on "due course."
Other speakers focused on the work still left to do. Liu Shijin, vice chairman of the government-backed think tank the China Development Research Foundation, said the nature of the reforms mentioned in President Xi's speech at the Boao conference earlier this year must tackle fundamental problems in China's economy.
"The opening needs to solve glaring issues in the system such as there is not enough efficiency, not enough market access, and not enough competition. If we want to transform and upgrade our economy and want technologically innovative companies, opening up can help us to succeed in these," said Liu.


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MARSEILLE ONE DESIGN: THE FOILING WEEK
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A recap of the very first (but not the last!) Foiling Week in Marseille, France
"The Media boat will leave the port at 10:30 AM. The driver is entirely at your disposal and will take you wherever you want, as close to the boats as possible." Sunshine, 15 knots of wind and these last instructions from Laëtitia Briand, head of Press and Media Relations for the 1st edition of Marseille One Design, the day on the water was already looking promising.
And as soon as we left the port, at first sight of the GC-32 in the south bay of Marseille, I fully understood the unforgettable experience upon which I was embarking.
Despite a reefed mainsail in anticipation of stronger winds, the three catamarans were flying at breathtaking speeds. The few cruisers sailing in the near vicinity appeared entirely motionless next to these "apparent wind creating machines." I also think the monohull cruiser-racers upon which I've raced for years were suddenly relegated to Prehistoric times!
To be fair, the GC-32s have a little something extra. Equipped with L-shaped foils and T-shaped rudders, they closely resemble the AC-72, the "flying" boats that revolutionized the America's Cup in summer 2013. Even without a hard rig, the speed of these vessels is impressive – the current record is 37.9 knots!
13 knots of wind, the initial start became clear, the competitors were slowed at 10 boatlengths below the line. However, the clock already read 15 seconds. "They're being too cautious, they're going to be late crossing the line," I told myself. The three boats suddenly bore away and the increase in speed was immediate. Full foiling, they crossed the starting line right on time. The course was similar to the style of the America's Cup, and the first leg was a reaching leg. My boat driver accelerated to keep up, and we were cruising at 25 knots. The boats were flying one meter above the surface. Aside from this unusual sight, what struck me most was not hearing the noise of the hull hitting the water. The boats let out a rocket-like hiss, a sound only punctuated by the noise of the sheets easing off and the words exchanged between team members.
After passing the buoy, the three boats were head to head as they unfurled their 90-square-meter gennaker. And they accelerated again, flirting with 30 knots! The crew members became acrobats. To keep the boat in flight, they had to be extremely quick to adjust the sails and foils, all while monitoring the race area and their opponents.
The layline came up very quickly, and it was already necessary to run the jibe. During this transition phase, the catamarans stopped flying (sometimes rather abruptly) and momentarily recover their status as a "floating" boat. Push the helm, change tack, readjust the foils and they're off again. Within seconds, the most skilled are able to resume their flight towards the leeward gate.
The windward legs took place at high speed on one hull, like all "classic" multihulls. And upon passing the leeward gate, it began again: hard acceleration, whistling noise and take-off. I got a second spectacular eyeful…and earful!
One three-lap race took only twenty minutes, and the Race Committee was able to immediately launch the next six consecutive races.
On the first day of racing, the wind stayed below 15 knots with slightly choppy seas. Although two crews were complete novices on this type of boat, no major incidents occurred. Over the three days of racing, each of the three boats managed to win a few races. The GDF SUEZ team, led by Sébastien Rogues, even threatened the leadership of the most experienced team, ARMIN STROM Sailing.
Two other series were presented during Marseille One Design.
The Diam 24 made its Mediterranean debut in an unusual way. Indeed, the class provided two boats for the organizer and eight crews were able to affront one another in match racing., The 24-foot trimaran looks much like a miniature Mod 70 and was recently chosen as the new vessel for the Tour de France à la Voile. We're impatiently waiting to see them in a fleet race during this event. The downwind legs should offer some excellent thrills and chills for the crews, on one or two hulls.
Speaking of thrills, the last series wasn't far behind. The Moths (small single-handed dinghies) adopted the foil about ten years ago with great success. The series has been very active since then and a dozen riders showed up in Marseille. The Moth is probably the fastest single-handed dinghy in the world with top speeds of over 30 knots. Extremely unstable, technically and physically demanding, it was a joy to see them in Marseille sailing in sometimes complicated conditions with choppy water due to strong winds the first few days and then very light winds the last days.
Overall, the participants and spectators were absolutely thrilled with this brand new event that will be renewed in 2015 with bigger fleets. Behind the scenes, the officials of the GC class 32 are even talking about the participation of 10 boats, so it should be an entertaining and memorable series of regattas. Roll on next year!
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This weeks episode of Creative Lightroom has a super quick but very smart looking border effect.
Rounded rectangle borders like this look amazing not only on vintage and retro photos but are just great with any photo. Back when I started taking photos as a VERY young child all the prints would have rounded corners just like this.
In the video I show you just how quick this effect can be made, plus some variations on the look. OK I say variations but in reality you can have a black or white border that's either soft or heard edged. You can also choose the roundness of the corners too.
As always it's worth mentioning that if you're a Photoshop user rather then Lightroom user, EVERYTHING I show in the video is the same as Adobe Camera RAW in Photoshop CS6 and Photoshop CC. It's also possible to pull off the same trick with older version of Photoshop from CS4 onwards.
Hi Gavin, a very clever effect and so simple now you've shown us. I sometimes reduce the feathering just to see where the midpoint is when I'm adding a vignette so that you get that hard edge but I never thought to push it right to the edge of the picture. Thanks for the tip !
Great tutorial … as usual – so easy to follow and so effective. Thank you.
Thanks Gavin as ever! from the South of France on Hols!
Can you advise any tips or work arounds?


A strange feeling of realizing, that something so powerful in my life as my MBA experience at IMD, is over: no more schooling regimen, no rush, no hubbub, no class psychology, no free fruits any more. I've grown up by a second chance and lost another important feeling of presence. Who am I and how am I going to be in the future? Wait a moment, I guess I've learned something this year!
While thinking of myself and of my today's sorrow I asked: why do I feel this way? Obviously, in the midst of relocation, cartons and missing stuff, I am still saying goodbye and not only to my MBA, but also to the whole perception of myself prior to today. Because I will never be the same after this year. And I also let myself grief, as I've learned to be sensitive to my inner world and respect it. After all, there is nothing bad in feeling low after having been left on such a height, and, all of a sudden, realize that since now I am on my own to find new way, to implement what I've learned, to own and respect myself and people around.
Listening to my daughter's grumbling on her school life and on my reluctance to support her view, but rather instead telling her to cope with the reality, I am thinking of the secure-based leadership, that I am supposed to give her – a solid and reliable ground to let her accomplish her endeavours.
I don't know yet what kind of leader I will be professionally, but promise to keep in mind this year's learnings!
Last weekend, while scanning my school notes, I was realizing how much have I learnt and… forgot. Thanks God, I have my notes and materials to review from time to time. I also have my books, and amongst them our yearbook, so thoroughly and diligently prepared by some of my special classmates. I have many pictures of my school friends, partners, professors and IMD colleagues, while looking on those my heart feels warmth, sense of belonging and love. Oh, I also have an aquarelle card, beautifully pained by our partners, to remind me of what I've been through and that "The sky is the limit", so artistically presented by IMD MBAs 2016 Luca Gianaschi and Antoine Fierens at their remarkable graduation speech. And I am IMD MBA alumna now, a part of this unique, strong and supportive community.
There will be new candidates filling in Lorange auditorium just in a couple of weeks and my place there will be taken by someone else. Please, value what you have, a newcomer, a forty fifth generation of IMD MBAs! And if you need support, let us know – you are a part of a family now – an incredible honour and a great responsibility.
Happy holidays and till soon (and I never say goodbye here)!


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What really happens to refugees being housed at Kent's first asylum seeking centre
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Napier Barracks is housing hundreds of single males who are seeking asylum in this country (Image: Ian Scammell)
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Coronavirus and the increasing number of new arrival refugees contributed to a "rapid" decision to open a new assessment centre in Folkestone.
Napier Barracks accepted its first intake of asylum seekers this week, all of whom have pending applications.
Many of these people have previously made dangerous and life threatening journeys across the English Channel, battling the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
But the decision to open the barracks up as temporary accommodation for these people was met with alarm.
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Folkestone and Hythe District Council admitted there had been very little consultation on this decision, and MP Damian Collins said it was a move "he could not support."
In a bid to get more information and answers to questions from the community, a virtual meeting was held today (September 25) with key agencies.
It was chaired by council leader Cllr David Monk and Mr Collins.
Deborah Chittenden, the director of borders, immigration and citizenship at the Home Office spoke about why the barracks was chosen at such short notice.
Steven Lakey, the managing director of the site's operating company Clear Springs also shed light on how the centre is being run.
Alison Duggal from Kent County Council's Public Health team also spoke about how the site will be monitored in a time when coronavirus cases are on the rise.
We've summarised the key questions and answers that were raised in the meeting.
Why was the decision made without consultation?
Deborah Chittenden spoke for the Home Office at the Napier Barracks meeting (Image: Zoom meeting)
The Home Office's Deborah Chittenden admitted the decision to use the barracks had been made in quick succession.
But she said the situation was heightened due to coronavirus coupled with the increasing number of new arrivals on the shores.
This, she said, has caused a "bulge" in the system, which led the Home Office to consider practical sites as a matter of urgency.
She said: "We needed to make some urgent decisions - we have a crisis - we have regular small boat arrivals and we have a continuous intake into the system.
"We had a number of pressures put on us - there was a serious shortage of available accommodation.
"None of us had an option to engage and consult - it was a decision made rapidly and I accept the initial engagement is not what we wanted - it was all done at pace."
Why Napier Barracks?
Napier Barracks (Image: Google Maps)
Ms Chittenden said the site was earmarked for use because of how quickly it could be made available.
But she did stress that the site is only going to be used as an assessment centre for 12 months, and is designed as a temporary measure to alleviate the pressures.
"It is a model we understand which is why we can rapidly set this up," she added.
"We intend to only use what we need to while we rebalance the system.
"I'm optimistic as to how we are working together to make this a success for the time we are going to be there."
She said other potential sites would have taken up to 12 months to sort.
The only other available place owned by the Ministry of Defence was in Penally, Wales, which has already been utilised.
Who is staying at the centre?
The centre has taken men who have been staying at hotels in London and Luton (Image: Ian Scammell)
The community had initially believed the site would house families, or groups that had come off dinghies recently.
But the Home Office confirmed the site in Folkestone is being used to house single males, with families being given more suitable accommodation elsewhere.
The site has been used to move men who have been staying in hotels in Luton and London, freeing up more room in the system.
Are hotels being used, too?
The Home Office said it is continuing to use hotels "to an extent it has never used them before."
Ms Chittenden said there are "significant numbers" in hotels already with demand ever increasing.
She said: "We are continuing to use hotels - we have significant numbers in hotels at the moment.
"They are not great value for the tax payer but we have to use them because they are available.
"We have a real bulge in the system.
"We have exceeded hotels to the extent we have ever used them before."
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Ms Chittenden said the hotel system is not ideal for the refugees that are being put up in individual rooms.
"Hotels aren't great," she added.
"There are no facilities - they are stuck in their room and the only thing they can do is walk around the streets.
"I'm taking every bed I can take, it sounds a bit desperate, but that's where I am at the moment," she added.
Due to coronavirus, refugees have been holed up in hotel rooms for up to seven months.
Are refugees allowed out of the centre?
The site is not a detention centre, refugees are allowed to come and go (Image: Ian Scammell)
But the Home Office says a full board provision is supplied in-house, including three meals a day, toiletries and beds.
Refugees are not given a cash allowance to spend.
Ms Chittenden added: "They don't have lots of money to be able to wander around and spend.
"Everything they need we try to provide on site, one of the benefits is we are able to provide activities on site.
"However, they are not detained and they can leave the site.
"We do provide on site as much as we can to meet all their local needs."
How long will people be staying at the barracks?
The timeline was questioned by MP Damian Collins, who wanted to know the turn around of applications and how long it takes for individuals to be granted or refused asylum.
Ms Chittenden said it's normally a matter of weeks, but due to the current crisis, this has stretched to months.
She added: "Our ambition is to get it back to weeks as quick as possible.
"At the moment it's months - we want to keep it a small number of months if we can.
"It's in no one's interests to not have the system working properly."
Once an application has been approved, the individual is no longer entitled to asylum accommodation.
Is there adequate security on-site?
Police officers were shown around the barracks on Monday afternoon (Image: 2020 Getty Images)
Steven Lakey, the managing director of the site's operating company Clear Springs, spoke about how the on site security works.
Asylum seekers are allowed in and out of the camp as often as they like.
But they are required to return and spend the night at the barracks.
Mr Lakey said each man's mobile number is taken, and those without mobile phones are supplied with one.
He said: "We are advising everyone they are required to be in the accommodation overnight, we have numbers for everyone on site.
"While there isn't a curfew in place, what we will be doing, if people are still off site at 10pm the team will do a welfare check on the phone and remind them of their obligation to stay on site."
Before individuals leave, they are briefed on the coronavirus rules and security staff are on site to control access.
Kent Police also said it is in constant contact with the site managers and that the community will see patrols in Cheriton and Folkestone.
What happens if someone catches coronavirus?
Allison Duggal from Kent County Council spoke about how the authority would step in and work with Public Health England if someone comes down with the virus.
Ms Duggal said: "They have to comply with guidance to make sure they have a face mask on that will have to be complied with.
"We will want to make sure all the residents have access to information in the format the need."
The refugees have not had to quarantine on site because they had already done so in their respective hotel rooms.
In terms of the infection rate in Folkestone, this is being monitored daily, she said.
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"We have looked at the risk assessment from Clear Springs," she added.
"We are working with them to have a look at different situations that could arise and how we maintain social distancing.
"We are treating dormatories as households."
If anyone was to test positive they would be put into isolation, but Ms Duggal admits there is "nothing to stop them from going out."
She added: "They would not be going to Tesco, etc, there is nothing to stop them going out.
"But we would actually be stopping people."
Spring Waters is supplying people with masks and hand sanitiser.
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What facilities do asylum seekers have access to on site?
Those staying in accommodation will have access to TV, free Wifi, sports equipment and various activities put in place by Spring Water.
Mr Lakey said voluntary organisations are also in the process of setting up English courses and training sessions.
Migrant Help also offers face to face support and has its own 24 hour contact centre.
Residents at the camp will be asked what activities or therapies they would like to participate in going forward.
What about health care?
There is an on-site nurse for health needs.
Mr Lakely added: "I can raise issues so we get the help and support straight away.
"What we try to do is make sure anyone that goes into Napier has had that medical assessment first and we have triaged out with any vulnerability or any medical need.
"People who are transferring are relatively fit and healthy."
What are we doing to control extremist views?
The Napier Barracks scheme has been met with hostility in some cases, with misinformation being spread across social media channels.
Nick Wilkinson, a prevent and channel strategic manager at Kent County Council addressed this issue.
He said: "What I want to emphasise is my work focuses on all work of extremism.
"Far right influencers from areas outside and in the community are trying to influence the views of you and our community.
"It's important to recognise its a very small number of people trying to fuel hate - we all use social media now.
"Please interrogate the source, are the images old or have they been manipulated, think about bias.
"Does the person sharing have an ulterior motive - or does it feed into a polarised conversation.
"If you do see any extremest views or graffiti please ensure you report that to Kent Police."
How can volunteers offer their support?
Migrant Help is in the process of setting up and email address for kind gestures of support to be sent to and considered.
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My parents never held back on indulging us with good food and my brother and I were often showered with restaurant level cooking at home. Late dad would wag his finger at my request for a swimming class but would never bat an eyelid lugging home things like pomfret, jumbo king prawns, various dried seafood from his trusted suppliers and dried shiitake mushrooms from Japan. Hardly ever eating out, their food philosophy was to cook the best at home with grade A ingredients. Having said that, XO sauce was never eaten in our home-cooked meals. At Chinese restaurants I would come across meat, seafood, tofu or noodles stir fried with the condiment but was never really curious about it, all the while thinking it's some frou-frou concoction Chinese chefs came up with to market as their restaurant's signature creation. In fact (don't laugh), up till recently, I thought the sauce contains the actual aged XO cognac it's named after.
You can stop laughing now, as I try to recover from my lack of Chinese food knowledge. A recent foray in Hong Kong wrapping Cantonese zongzi laced with this 'caviar of the Orient' and watching a contestant in Australia's My Kitchen Rules making the sauce within an hour nudged me forward to roll up my sleeves, Google the recipe and start chopping. Of course I'd be lying if I omit to tell you I was even more convinced when I found this recipe by Tony Tan from one of my favorite sources, tried and tested by Trissa and pointed out by Ellie (miss your post so much!).
Like most Asian recipes with more than five ingredients calling for 'finely chopped', I was mildly annoyed at the amount of prep it took to put together the mise en place for a (rather) puny jar of sauce. Twenty minutes into frying up the ingredients later though, I quickly changed my mind, blessed the geniuses who came up with this formula and cursed at myself for not doubling the recipe, 'finely chopped' be damned. As the sauce slowly thickens, as you inhale that head spinning umami fragrance and as you silently will the sauce to cook pronto so you could toss it into some piping hot egg noodles to be slurped with your chopsticks, you will finally understand why the sauce is named such, given so much fuss and made in-house at any Chinese restaurants worth their salt.
I dare say my version, thanks to Gourmet Traveller AU no less, goes neck in neck with Dorothy's authentic homemade recipe. While it seems formidable covered in fiery looking chili oil and all, the spiciness doesn't get in the way. Just be sure to remove the seeds from the red and dried chilies and you'll be all set. By the time this is written, half of the bottled gem already disappeared into my 10 wrapped rice dumplings (which I will ramble about next time, hopefully not to your detriment) and a few plates of egg noodles between Vijay and I over the weekend. A jar of condiment never goes by at this speed in our house, so don't say I didn't warn you.
Adapted barely from Tony Tan's recipe in the Australian Gourmet Traveller November 2009 Issue.
Prep time 30 minutes, cook time 40 minutes.
Note: Changes made - I added ginger and sake to the original recipe for more flavor. You may use regular sugar or palm sugar; I used brown sugar for flavor and a darker colored sauce. For a halal version, replace the prosciutto/parma ham with raw salty beef bacon and the alcohol with a dash of vinegar. You'll need to begin this recipe a day ahead for best results. To roast the shrimp paste, wrap in aluminum foil and fry over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Dried shrimp roe is available from Asian grocers. You may swap belacan with salted fish or dried octopus, which I reckon are more common in a Chinese pantry. While one cup of oil may seem likely to give you a coronary, don't be tempted to reduce it for this amount of ingredients less you want a burnt, dry sauce.
Soak dried scallops and dried prawns separately in 125 milliliters warm water each until plump, preferably overnight. Drain scallops (reserve the soaking water), tear them into fine shreds, pat dry on absorbent paper and set aside. Drain prawns (reserve water), chop them finely and set aside.
Heat half the oil in a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat, add scallops and deep-fry until very crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Drain well and pour the hot oil into the remaining half set aside earlier. Wipe out wok with absorbent paper, return all the oil into it and bring up to medium heat. Add garlic, shallots, ginger and dried prawns and stir continuously until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
Add prosciutto, fresh chilies and dried chilies, fry for a few seconds (be careful and reduce heat if necessary, it may burn easily). Add shrimp paste, fried scallops and reserved scallop and prawn water and stir continuously for a few more seconds. Add remaining ingredients and a pinch of salt (watch the amount as many ingredients are already salty and sauce will reduce). Stir occasionally until fragrant and water has completely evaporated, about 20-30 minutes.
Remove from heat, strain and reserve all the oil. Transfer solids to a sterile jar, then pour in enough reserved oil to cover. Makes about 2 cups. XO sauce will keep refrigerated in a sealed container for 1 month (good luck with that).
i so enjoy having choices of condiments, especially when they're homemade. saving fast/mad consumption, how long would this last in the fridge before going rancid?
Lan: The sauce will keep at least a month in the fridge. Unless you make a full quart, I doubt it'll last that long. I need to make another batch already.
I can't believe you've actually made this! I am so bookmarking this. I just bought some awesome XO sauce from Taiwan and couldn't stop eating it with plain white rice! Will try out this recipe asap.
Right, right? It's so addictive. Great for weekday-2-minute dinners. How much was yours from Taiwan? I never bought any off the shelves before so I don't know how expensive they can be.
Actually I made this to put into my bakchangs. At first I thought of using store-bought sauce but then I thought - this is ridiculous, I'm already going into the trouble of making bakchangs, why not the XO sauce as well? At least when we make it we know our ingredients are real ya?
Wonder if it will be the same if I substitute jamon with beef rashers?
Lisa: I like my sauce a bit on the dark side and really with lots of minyak cili, like the ones my bakchang teacher made in HK. Beef rashers as in beef bacon right? I mentioned in the halal recipe option that this would be a good substitution. Make some!
Hi, I just came over from Shirley's site. Thanks for sharing this yummy homemade XO sauce. I would definitely love to try it one of these days.
anncoo: The sauce is easy to make from scratch, hope you'll like it once you get around to trying it!
I am very curious with this XO sauce as I have also seen it elsewhere. Strangely I have never seen it at home. I would love to try making this. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Jun: XO sauce is a very Hong Kong thing, even in Malaysia and Singapore it is not widely consumed (not to mention quite expensive). It's very addictive though, I suggest doubling the recipe otherwise your jar will be gone very soon!
Hi Pick Yin, I came across your XO Sauce recipe recently. Can't wait to try it out soon. The egg noodle in the picture looks yummy. May I ask what brand of noodle do you use? Thank you!
I always want to make this myself, thank you for posting. This XO sauce looks awesome.


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The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has debunked the rumors and false media claims regarding its Corporate Governance, value of shares at listing, dividend policy, proposed capital raise.
In a notification available on its official website, NGX Group stated thus:
"Nigerian Exchange Group Plc is and remains committed to the highest level of corporate governance with the overriding interest of maximising value for its shareholders. While it is the Company's practice to refrain from commenting on frivolous and malicious rumours, we believe it is in the interest of the investing public to correct the errors/misstatements in recent media reports following the release of the Company's notice for its upcoming annual general meeting. Note that its Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 2021 were released in March 2022.
The material misstatements and the NGX Group's responses are detailed as follows:
Corporate Governance:
The NGX Group's operations are built on an effective corporate governance framework and the highest corporate governance standards. Regarding the tenure of the Chairman and the Group Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, it is pertinent to note that both esteemed individuals were appointed following due process and with the applicable regulatory approvals. The Chairman is currently serving as such as part of the transition arrangements following the demutualisation of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). His election is in accordance with the Scheme of Arrangement between the NSE and its Dealing and Ordinary Members dated 20 January 2020 (the Scheme) as approved by the members, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Corporate Affairs Commission which prescribe that the members of the National Council should continue for a transition period on the board of the Group.
Furthermore, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group exited his role as the Chief Executive Officer of NSE after ten (10) years of meritorious service and in line with good corporate governance practice. Nigerian Exchange Limited (which is now the operating securities exchange), the entity to which the NSE transferred its securities exchanges license, is now managed by a new Chief Executive Officer. Following due process, he was subsequently contracted as the Group Managing Director/CEO of the Group in 2021, after the approval of the National Council and the Securities and Exchange Commission. These appointments do not contravene any law or governance codes.
Value of Shares at Listing:
While it is factual and public knowledge that the demutualisation of the NSE (during which it changed its name to Nigerian Exchange Group Plc) was eventually completed when it became a capital market holding company effective 01 March 2021, and NGX Group was listed on Nigerian Exchange Limited in October 2021, the listing price of its shares was NGN16.15 and not NGN27.90 as erroneously reported. Please refer to the cover page of the Listing Memorandum which is a public document.
Employee Share Scheme:
The directors were empowered to establish the Scheme further to a resolution of the shareholders at the NSE's Extra-Ordinary Meeting held on 3 March 2020. This approval is consistent with global best practice as adopted by peer demutualised exchanges which operate employee share schemes upon demutualisation.
Long Term Incentive Plan:
The resolution for the allotment of 200,419,990 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each for the operation of a Long Term Incentive Plan consisting of a Deferred Bonus Plan (DBP) and an Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), was made at the Company's 2021 AGM on 9 September 2021, for the purpose of operationalising the earlier approval of the establishment of an ESOP in 2020. Furthermore, it should be noted that part of the approval granted by the shareholders at the 2021 AGM was for half of the total number of shares proposed for the LTIP being 100,209,995 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each to be purchased by employees under an Employee Share Purchase Plan. Under the terms of the ESPP, the shares will be offered at a discount of between 15% – 20% of its market price and will be purchased by employees subject to the fixed cap per employee and availability of the pool. The other half relates to deferred bonus under the Deferred Bonus Plan (DBP), which is earned when eligible employees meet set performance standards annually. Neither the DBP nor the ESPP are gifts to the employees. Both are multi-year plans.
Dividend Policy:
Despite the demutualisation and restructuring of NSE at the height of the COVID19 pandemic and its ravaging impact on the economy, NGX Group, as a testament of its commitment to its shareholders and in readiness of providing returns to them in a sustainable manner, has published its dividend policy on its website to assist investors and the general public in understanding its value proposition. It is important to stress that as at 2020, when the Company was still a mutual entity, it was not permitted under extant laws to declare a dividend pursuant to the 2020 Audited Financial Statements. It bears emphasising that the demutualisation was completed in March 2021 and the listing in October 2021, which effectively means that the NGX Group's first full year of operations post demutualisation and as a public company is 2022. This will be reflected in the 2022 Audited Financials in due course.
Proposed Capital Raise:
The Company intends to raise additional capital of up to NGN35,000,000,000 to fund (i) the business expansion; (ii) the growth phase for existing business lines/investments; and (iii) investments in identified and carefully curated new targets, in line with the Company's and NGX Group's strategy. As captured in the notice of the AGM, the Company does not intend to raise the entire amount in USD. NGX Group has also identified viable investment opportunities in line with its strategic expansion plans, including deepening investments in the existing portfolio companies to ensure high and steady dividend returns. NGX Group is therefore on course with its long-term strategy which will ensure it provides competitive returns for its investors.
NGX Group would therefore like to assure the investing public that it will continue to uphold the highest corporate governance standards, as it has historically done. We are extremely mindful of due process, our records are verifiable and we are on course with our long-term strategy execution".
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At a June 18 Capitol Hill news conference, the Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure released their blueprint for the next surface transportation authorization bill
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At a June 18 Capitol Hill news conference, the Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure released their blueprint for the next surface transportation authorization bill. Almost immediately, NSSGA leaders hailed Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.) for unveiling the six-year, $450-billion Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009. Details of the act were released in a 100-page report outlining policy and procedural reforms that will be included in the bill now being drafted.
Although the legislation was expected to be introduced formally sometime this week, its rollout came just one day after U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood met with Oberstar on behalf of the Obama administration, asking him to refrain from moving forward on it and instead support an 18-month extension of the current law. LaHood indicated a need to replenish the Highway Trust Fund, which will otherwise run out as soon as the end of August.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) echoed LaHood's call for an extension, while other senators are said to be pushing for a two-year extension. Both options would have the effect of postponing reauthorization until after the 2010 mid-term elections and into the 112th Congress that will convene in January 2011.
NSSGA Chairman Gerard Geraghty, president and CEO, Rogers Group, Inc., said, Improving our transportation systems puts people to work; an extension of the current law, whether for 18 months or two years will not put people back to work or solve our freight road capacity crisis. We need to get America moving now.
Oberstar echoed Geraghty's thoughts: Delay is unacceptable. Delay casts uncertainty on the program. If we delay the new authorization, states will hold back on new projects, and that will cost jobs. We are not in the business of delay. It is time to move ahead. Ranking Committee member John Mica (R-Fla.) added, This is no time to sidetrack the only bill coming before Congress that will create millions of jobs. I am prepared to move forward in a bipartisan effort to restore our nation's crumbling infrastructure and put people to work with a bill we have agreed to introduce.
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Review: Dale Watson – Carryin' On (E1, 2010)
Hyperbolium Posted On October 23, 2010
Dale Watson – Carryin' On (E1, 2010)
Dale Watson has always been a country music militant. But as he's aged, he's moved away from explicit railing against the modern country music establishment, choosing instead to show them up by crafting songs that are more country than "country." Of course, there's some irony in Watson's embrace of an era that was scorned by then-contemporary critics who felt Nashville had irrevocably compromised the hillbilly roots of earlier times with the introduction of electric guitars and drums. But one can easily trace the DNA shared by the Carter Family, Merle Haggard and Dale Watson, while many of Nashville's modern radio stars seem to have grown from the Petri dish of arena rock. The music that Watson idolizes, and the place from which he composes, grew from the same roots, even as electric instruments were introduced and pedals were added to the steel guitars.
His latest album draws directly upon the golden age by featuring Lloyd Green (steel guitar), Hargus "Pig" Robbins (piano) and Pete Wade (guitar) as instrumentalists, with the Carol Lee Cooper Singers (led by the daughter of legends Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper) adding deft countrypolitan touches in the background. Watson's baritone is less strident than in his earlier days, showing his love of country songs with his vocal caress rather than with lyrical barbs. He shuffles with the swinging glide of Ray Price, tenderly holding a lover, switching to the bottle's embrace when left behind, and finally counseling the cheaters of the world "How to Break Your Own Heart."
The album's title track borrows the rolling rhythm of "Gentle on My Mind," but its self-assessment of an aging party boy charts a future without John Hartford's wistful memories. Robbins' piano and Green's steel underline the emotions as Watson's songs wallow in romantic misery, moon over absent mates, and celebrate being in love. The album's one moment of modern-Nashville-inspired enmity is the closing "Hello, I'm an Old Country Song." But here the words are filled with sorrow rather than barbs, more nostalgic and resigned than ready to pick a fight. Still, as long as Waston is writing and singing, he keeps the flame of his beloved country sounds vital, and that's truly the best rebuttal of all.
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This indicator was added to the refocused IEMs in FY2015 as a subset of new in college penetration rate. The stretch target of 24.0-25.0% reflects the expected linear increase based on the 2012 through 2014 data.
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This indicator was added to the refocused IEMs in FY2015 as a subset of new in college penetration rate. The expected target of 32.0-33.0% reflects the average success rates of the 2009 through 2013 data.
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New in College Penetration Rate measures the percent of total district high school graduates who enrolled at Harper at any time within one year of high school graduation. Harper's new in college penetration rate increased to a high of 50.44% with the 2015 graduating class, achieving the target.
This indicator was added to the refocused IEMs in FY2015. The improvement target of 38.0-39.0% reflects a two-percentage point increase beyond the average of the 2006 through 2010 data.
The percent of total district high school graduates (including dual-credit) who enroll at Harper at any time within one year of high school graduation.


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Celebrated for her ability to write vivid, spare, moving fiction, Maile Meloy shows how quickly the life we count on can fall away, and how a crisis changes everyone's priorities. The fast-paced, gripping plot of Do Not Become Alarmed carries with it an insightful, provocative examination of privilege, race, guilt, envy, the dilemmas of modern parenthood, and the challenge of living up to our own expectations.
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Do Not Become Alarmed is about a family that encounters sudden and unexpected danger. What do you think this says about the world around us, and about the way we perceive safety?
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Oscars 2017: At Sunday night's 89th Academy Awards, there was no shortage of good-looking men in suits and tuxedos
This year's red carpet abided of tuxedos. There was also a wide variety of suit combinations and styles – from formal black tuxedos to colourful jackets.
Swedish made-to-measure suits by Lund and Lund
Lund and Lund's history begins in the late 1930?s when the two brother tailors Hans and Jesper Lund were sent abroad to learn the highest level of pattern cutting. Hans took off to America whilst Jesper underwent his education at the renowned tailors Anderson & Sheppard on Savile Row in London.
Caruso Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
The brand Caruso presented its Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection in details. Every outfit is described so you can choose your favourite suit.
Made-to-measure suits by Marc Wallace
Marc has been offering immaculately tailored men's wear and luxury accessories under the exclusive Marc Wallace label. Mail Order & Retail.
Garcia Madrid Spring/Summer 2017 collection
Celebrating brand's 10th anniversary, Garcia Madrid launches Spring/Summer 2017 collection with a fashion show in 080 Barcelona, mixing art and fashion and a touch of madness.
Celebrities' style: Douglas Booth
Douglas John Booth was born on 9th of July 1992. He is an English actor. He first came to public attention following his performance as Boy George in the BBC Two film Worried About the Boy (2010). He also starred in the BBC adaptations of Great Expectations and Christopher and His Kind (both 2011).
Spanish tailored suits by Garcia Madrid
Label's creations always have an artisanal attention to detail, in the details, finishes and fabrics of the highest quality: Premium cottons, cashmere and superfine merino wool, silk.
Life on Mars - Nick Graham Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Nick Graham launched his newest collection entitled "Life on Mars: Fall/Winter 2035" at New York Fashion Week/Men's. The latest collection from Nick Graham is based on Buzz Aldrin's projection to land people on Mars by 2035. To add to the scientific importance of the event, Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society and one of the leading science educators in the world, narrated the visual journey to Mars.
Boys bespoke suits in Ireland by Paul Henry
Paul Henry Tailoring launched as a centre of excellence for tailoring, in a bid to save what is becoming a dying craft in Ireland. Paul Henry Tailoring offers the traditional Savile Row style experience of bespoke tailoring to its clientele from its showroom on Strand Street Great.
Valentino Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Subtle disruption. Gentle distortion. Defining a man through what he wears and how he wears it. Gentleman. Or rather: gentle, man.
Tailored suits by James Palombo Bespoke
Welcome to the home of London's foremost tailoring service, offering quality and style without equal, using traditional tailoring methods with a modern twist.
John Varvatos Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Emphasized in texture and character, the Fall/Winter 2017 collection gives the idea of nonchalant cool with an uncompromising devotion to elegance and boldness. A personality driven by free- thinking sensibilities and a refusal to become content with the norm.
6 different ways to wear a three-piece suit
In this video men's style, grooming and fitness expert, Aaron Marino, shows you how to wear a 3 piece suit in six different ways. The three piece suit is a great option due to its versatility and timelessness. Three piece suit is a jacket, vest or waist coat, and slacks. It makes a statement and is seeing a resurgence. A lot of brands are including a three piece suit in their offerings.
Philipp Plein Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Opening with a performance from Brooklyn-born star Nas, and staged in the landmark New York Public Library, the show is a personal love letter to the neighborhoods of New York. In a city where everyone is a stranger, where everyone is from somewhere else, neighborhoods are what make New York home. From the Bronx and Chelsea to Queens and the Upper East Side, neighborhoods help shape characters and create an identity.
Aaron Marino - male image consultant and men's style expert
In 2006, Aaron Marino started a men's image consulting firm, alpha m. Image Consulting, to help average men with simple common sense advice; aimed to enhance their image, style, grooming, fashion and most importantly their confidence. Aaron Marino has been featured in countless publications, as well as guest appearances on various television and radio programs, both locally, as well as nationally.
Holland and Sherry Spring/Summer 2017 fabrics collection
The well known producers of fabrics Holland & Sherry presented their Spring/Summer 2017 collection. There are four wool fabrics - XTREME, DRAGONFLY, SUMMER ASCOT and CRYSTAL SPRINGS.
Fendi Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Optimistic colour combinations are infused with energy while athletic styles are easily wearable everyday. A fresh vocabulary empowers a profoundly personal statement of one's all sense of self.
Handcrafted suits in Vienna by Levinson Bespoke
Since 1987, Levinson Bespoke have set out to make world-class tailored clothing available with the greatest convenience. They offer show-room quality appointments in your home or office as well as at their Northern Virginia studio.
Savile Row tailors: Alexander McQueen
Tailoring lies at the very heart of Alexander McQueen and is a fundamental part of the house. Combining traditional techniques with new and innovative approaches, a bespoke Alexander McQueen suit is expertly crafted to the highest quality and with the utmost attention to detail.
Etro Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection - full of colours
Motifs of mountain flora and fauna like the antlers of a deer, described by Kean as "the king of the forest with his thorny crown," rise up from the bottom of a wool overcoat. The white face of a wolf peers out from a backpack. "The idea of going up a mountain, what you see and what you feel, the encounters; the idea of finding as a human being an inner balance. The story is biographical—a story about the way we try to be better. We ascend this mountain and we find a new perspective. A celebration of nature, mountains, animals—we have to find a new point of view."
Canadian Bespoke suits by Antonacci Suits
At Antonacci, they believe that nothing distinguishes one more than the elegance of a fine, custom-fitted, handmade suit. They take pride in the tailor's craft, with a passion for impeccable quality in every single detail. From the finest fabrics and threads to old-world artistry and craftsmanship, they are meticulous about creating garments of the highest standards, and they understand the secrets of the perfect fit.
Celebrities' style: Robbie Williams
Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams was born on 13th of February 1974. He is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He was a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995 and again from 2009 to 2012. He has also had commercial success as a solo artist.
Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Autumn/Winter '17 marks a significant moment for Paul Smith as he presents his men's and women's collections on one catwalk for the first time in his career.
Wool - one of the main focuses during Milano Unica February 2017
Summer was the main focus of Milano Unica in February. At the same time, there was more than a touch of trans-seasonal designs among the offerings by the classy exhibitors as buying patterns adjust themselves to multiple market demands.
Italian tailor-made suits by Sartoria Silvio Zanella
Going to the tailor's is travelling inside yourself: he listens to you carefully and grants both your needs and your wishes. The suit you design together with him speaks about you and your taste: a tailored suit is born with you, it did not exist before. The term bespoke means what we agreed. Let's see step by step, what happens when you decide to meet a tailor.
Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
This season, Giorgio Armani is working on classics, evolving codes to define an idea of elegance tuned-in to the present, but rich with heritage. Texture and silhouette are the key elements of Giorgio Armani's research: the body, with its individual, unique beauty, is enhanced by the clothes of the new collection.
How To Match Shoes With A Suit
The suits (and the business climate) become more relaxed, you get the option of wearing different colors of leather with them. That's a stumbling block for a lot of men — and the wrong color of shoes and belt can ruin even a fine suit.
Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
References to rave parties, to Gabber and Candy-Boys like so many glimpses of teenage years. A jacket fitted close to the body, hand-stitching worked inside-out, leather gloves in homage to Monsieur Dior.
Made-to-measure suits by OGER Tailoring
During the past twenty years, Oger has grasped every opportunity to enhance its expertise in the sphere of tailor made clothing with the knowledge of specialists, and to then immediately share this knowledge with the customer. The result is expressed in a number of high-profile premi?res and creative surprises. In a line-up that is unequalled. In terms of price, brands and the palette that is made up of suits, jackets, waistcoats, trousers and shirts.
Reds, purples, blues in the new menswear collection of LeGrand Leseur to be presented at Atlantic City fashion week
Menswear designer LeGrand Leseur, known for creating suits and looks that haven't been done before, is going to present his new collection at Atlantic City fashion week.
Quality tailor made suits by Dorset Tailoring
Over 40 years experience making quality tailor made suits and formal wear all over New Zealand. They have their own factory in New Zealand, where they make everything from formal suits, rugby uniforms, school uniform and high end fashion clothing. A key aspect of any suit is the fabric it's made from. Dorset tailor made suits are made from a superior wool fabric. Compare Dorset's suits, see and feel the difference. Not only do you get a better suit, but because you are getting your tailor made suit straight from the manufacturer, you pay less for better quality.
Versace Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Pride in identity, the coming together of clans, and the sense of belonging from new archetypes for a male wardrobe.
Prada Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection at Milano Moda Uomo
The brand Prada presented their Fall/Winter 2017-2018 show at Milano Moda Uomo. The fashion show was womens and mens - the models walked together on the stage.
Dolce and Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Dolce & Gabbana isn't quitting its courtship of millennial influencers anytime soon. On Saturday, A-list offspring, social media celebs and the 20-something It crowd flocked to Milan to fill the front row and storm the catwalk at the Italian fashion house's Fall 2017 men's show.
British made-to-measure suits by Robert Old 1909
Situated on Westover Road in the heart of Bournemouth's most prestigious shopping area you will find Robert Old & Co. Founded in 1909 the store has been providing gentlemen for miles around with world's finest clothing ever since.
Texprocess - Leading International Trade Fair for Processing Textile and Flexible Materials
Texprocess is the new leading international trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials. It takes place parallel to Techtextil, International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens, in Frankfurt am Main. The conceptual partner of Texprocess is the VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies.
Sir Paul Smith meeting fashion students at Milano Unica
Sir Paul Smith design icon and entrepreneur will visit Milan to meet fashion students from around the world on February 1st, 5:30 pm.
Suit Alterations In Depth
In this video Michael Pendlebury - Bespoke Tailor In Manchester City Centre, explains suit alterations. What alterations can be done at the men's suit jacket and trousers and keeping it looking all original.
Savile Row tailors: Philip Alexander
Phillip Alexander are experienced and long established bespoke tailors, with a tradition stretching back nearly 140 years. From showroom facilities in London Savile Row and Wilmslow Cheshire, Phillip Alexander provide a full range of high quality tailoring services; Full Bespoke Savile Row garments, Made to measure Semi-Bespoke, Bespoke Shirts and a Tailored Dress Hire Service.
How to open Enrico Monti Perfectum Store for made to measure suits and shirts
Bespoke Tailoring is and always will be a must for men who want to stand out in the crowd, men who look positively towards their future without uncertainties. The Market of Made to Measure is constantly growing unlike classic clothing stores. Enrico Monti offers you the opportunity to open your own store for men's made-to-measure suits and shirts.
Massimo Roma - Italian Custom Clothier in Miami
With over a decade of experience in formal menswear, Massimo Roma has served gentlemen from all over the world and is now dedicating himself exclusively to the South Florida crowd.
Billionaire Autumn/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past, the world used to tune in every week to watch rich and powerful families feuding. Long before the dawn of reality TV shows, this was when glamorous soap operas still ruled the planet, and one show dominated them all: Dallas
The style of Lyuben Dilov Jr - spontaneous, ironic and conceptual
Lyuben Dilov Jr is among the undoubted modern phenomena of our time. He is well known in society and show business - as a publisher and writer, screenwriter and journalist, politician and image-maker. "He was one of the most intelligent students whom I taught in the 80s at the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication", said Prof. Lyubomir Stoykov.
Italian Tailored Suits and Shirts by Enrico Monti - Your Best Made to Measure Experience
Enrico Monti specialises in creating Tailored Suits and Shirts, paying particular attention to the quality of entirely Italian craftmanship. In 1911 Bruno Monti (Enrico Monti's grandfather) created Tessitura Monti, a historical fabric company for Shirts.
English made-to-measure suits by Medida
Medida make made to measure suits and shirts, using the very best materials and the most modern cutting and tailoring techniques to bring you top quality clothes at off-the-peg prices.
Australian made-to-measure suits by The Gwyn
The Gwyn will provide you with a first class shopping experience and the pleasure of owning unique garments, customised by you. They are all about creating a perfect fit for your body, your personality and your pocket.
Ray Peck - a Visiting Tailor from Godfather Tailoring, London
Today we are going to present you Ray Peck - a Visiting Tailor from Godfather Tailoring, London. Here is what he told us about himself and his work.
Individually tailored suits by Carl Nave
The Carl Nave - Individually Tailored experience begins with an initial consultation. It is an opportunity for them to get to know you better and to have a clear understanding of your needs and wants. Here they have an involved discussion about the different styles available and suitable for you.
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Komen Training and Career Development awards seek to bridge the funding gap faced by faculty as they start their careers in breast cancer research.
The focus area for the FY19 Career Catalyst Research Award is Conquering Metastatic Breast Cancer. The goal of this focus area is to support outstanding translational research into the understanding, detection, and treatment of metastatic breast cancer which will lead to a reduction in breast cancer deaths by 2026.
Applications that fit the focus area as detailed in the LOI Announcement and include studies that address metastatic breast cancer disparities, or leverage data science to better understand and treat metastatic breast cancer are highly encouraged.
Grants are awarded at USD $150,000 (approx. AUD $202,000) per year for up to 3 years.
CCR Grants provide unique opportunities for scientists who have held faculty positions for no more than five years by the Application due date (October 17, 2018).
1 August 2018 – Letter of Intent (LOI) submitted to Sponsor.
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Home » 2D & 3D Diagramming for Public Safety Software » Capturing crash scene details (best practices) [webinar]
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Learn helpful techniques and best practices for capturing and working with crash scene evidence, such as skid and scuff marks.
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From planning and time spent on scene, to working with the data collected, 3D Laser Scanners can enhance the investigator's ability to capture evidence efficiently and effectively for use in post-accident reconstruction and analysis, documentation and more.
Discover how to clear roads 50% faster post-accident while still collecting more thorough data. Learn what calculations can be done later with the proper measurements.
Join us for our next webinar with public safety and forensic experts as we dive into best practices for scanning crash scenes and working with that captured data, along with real experiences and examples. The live event will feature tips and new valuable resources.
Learn best practices for scanning crashes to capture everything without "over working" the scene
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Mexican instrumental stoner/doom duo Terror Cósmico stream their brand new album »Miasma«, out today via Stolen Body Records and Concreto Records
Mexican instrumental stoner/doom duo Terror Cósmico stream their brand new album, »Miasma«, which was just released today, May 23rd, 2022 via Stolen Body Records and Concreto Records.
01. Necromorfo
02. En Un Lugar Frio Y Desolado
03. Carbunco
04. Alguien Vendrá Desde El Fondo Del Mar
05. Cepa Mortal
06. Las Maquinas Colapsan
07. Tonalpohualli
08. Se Mueren
Miasma by Terror Cósmico
»Miasma« is the fourth album from Mexico City based duo, Terror Cósmico. The record takes a different turn in production from past albums, having a more aggressive tone, having drums and guitar recorded separately in the studio, being able to create an intense and surrounding sound.
»Miasma« is made up of 8 tracks which deliver a great range of emotions, going through desperation, anguish and desolation mixed with an air of nostalgic mystery.
Recorded in January of 2021 in Testa Studio in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. The sessions held a vibe of doubt and fear to what the pandemic could bring. The album is charged with all the emotions of a very strange moment in our timeline. The artwork was a commissioned task by Portland artist Jason Barnett.
An instrumental duo born in 2012 in Mexico City, Terror Cósmico is made up of guitar and drums. Even with only two instruments, the dynamics of their music lead you from mystic and harmonic passages to dark and violent cuts.
Since their first EP, named »EP1«, released in 2012 independently, the band has gone through a wide exploration of sounds and ways of writing music. In 2013 the band released »Muerte y Transfiguración«, first full-length recorded at the band's home studio at the time, and released in CD by Mexican label Concreto Records. Then, in 2015 the sophomore album »Devorador de Sueños« was recorded at V34 Studio in Mexico City, and released as well by Concreto Records. The band's third album »III«, came in 2018, this time recorded in the city of Leon, at Testa Studio and released in CD by Concreto records a edited in Vinyl as a coedition of 7 independent labels from Mexico and Spain (Concreto, Nooirax, Penelope, Tormentas, Exabruoto, Dark Anarchy and L.S.D.R.).
Since the beginning until now, the band has been able to do several tours around Mexico, some shows in Argentina and USA, and two European tours.
Now, for the fourth album »Miasma«, Terror Cosmico is joining forces with Bristol's Stolen Body Records. A double LP, containing 8 tracks with a huge range of emotions with labyrinthic structures and a very detailed production. Recorded in Testa Studio through the pandemic era. CD released in Mexico by Concreto Records.
Get your copy via Stolen Body Records (vinyl/CD):
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Concreto Records (CD): terrorcosmico.bandcamp.com


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All the Songs Sir Elton John Performed for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal Wedding Reception
Nicole Briese · May 19, 2018
The royal wedding may be over, but the celebration has just begun! Queen Elizabeth II has kicked the festivities off with a lunchtime reception for her grandson, her new grandaugher-in-law, and 600 guests besides — including Sir Elton John.
As a statement via the palace confirms, rather than simply partaking in the royal feast of canapés and Pol Roger Brut Reservé Non-Vintage Champagne, however, Princess Diana's former comrade took to the piano to perform for the crowd at the request of Prince Harry himself.
"Sir Elton performed for the newly married couple in recognition of the close connection he has with Prince Harry and his family," it read.
There's no word on whether or not the musical icon performed the updated version of the 1973 hit he sang at Princess Diana's funeral, "Candle in the Wind (Goodbye England's Rose," but the Daily Mail reports that he did belt other favorites, including "Your Song," "Tiny Dancer," "Circle of Life," and "I'm Still Standing."
Sir Elton John and Princess Diana met back in 1981 at Prince Andrew's 21st birthday party at Windsor Castle. 16 years later, she was there to comfort her friend at the funeral of fashion legend Gianni Versace.
In addition to John's performance, guests were also treated to speeches from Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry.
What's your favorite Elton John song? Share with us over @BritandCo.
(Photos via Chris Jackson + Gerard Julien/AFP/Getty)
Nicole Briese
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