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Marko DeSantis
Short Story in a Song — "Los Angeles"
Sugarcult came out of the impressive Santa Barbara music scene that has given the world everything from Toad The Wet Sprocket, Ugly Kid Joe and Dishwalla to Nerf Herder, Snot and Lagwagon. Not bad for a quiet little beach town best known for its Spanish mission and million dollar real estate. And although Sugarcult was a great pop punk act in its own right—touring the world with bands like Blink-182 and Green Day—a few members also went on to create music with other bands as well. Before he produced radio hits for alternative rock bands like Neon Trees and Walk The Moon, Tim Pagnotta was Sugarcult's lead singer and main songwriter. The line up also featured guitarist Marko DeSantis (Bad Astronaut) and bassist Airin Older (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros). That's a talented bunch of musicians.
Sugarcult has several tortured teen anthems to choose from, but when it comes to songs with a story to tell I've always loved "Los Angeles." Although it shares a title with the classic X song, this mid-tempo rocker has its own take on the love/hate relationship that so many people have with the City of Angels. Our narrator is burned out on the fast-paced, hollow lifestyle and desperate to make a change. He's caught between hating everything about this town and still chasing after his Hollywood dreams. It's the perfect song to blast while flying down the freeway in the middle of the night, and a cautionary tale about what it takes to make it in LA.
Read the full lyrics for Sugarcult's "Los Angeles" right HERE.
Check out my podcast chat with Marko DeSantis about rock and reading:
More "Short Story in a Song" Posts:
"Bad Scene, Everyone's Fault" by Jawbreaker
"Common People" by Pulp
"The Rat" by The Walkmen
"Books About UFOs" by Husker Du
"Photosynthesis" by Frank Turner
"Clean Sheets" by Descendents
"Vacation" by The Go-Go's
"Throwaways" by Beach Slang
S.W. Lauden is the author of the Greg Salem punk rock P.I. series includes BAD CITIZEN CORPORATION, GRIZZLY SEASON and HANG TIME (Rare Bird Books). He is also the co-host of the Writer Types podcast. Steve lives in LA.
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"Books on the Bus"—Complete Podcast Mini-Series
February 3, 2018 — Leave a comment
Rock and reading have long been two of my biggest obsessions, but I've discovered a third in the last few years—podcasts. A combination of all those influences led me to create Books on the Bus, a five-part podcast mini-series about the intersection of rock and reading.
Each episode features a musician sharing about their favorite books and authors, how books inspire their lyrics, the best rock biographies, and what they like to read on the road. I originally posted them over the course of a week in January, but have collected all five episodes here. Enjoy.
S.W. Lauden is the Anthony Award-nominated author of the Tommy & Shayna novellas, CROSSWISE and CROSSED BONES (Down & Out Books). His Greg Salem punk rock P.I. series includes BAD CITIZEN CORPORATION, GRIZZLY SEASON and HANG TIME (Rare Bird Books). He is also the co-host of the Writer Types podcast. Steve lives in LA.
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"Books on the Bus" Podcast—Episode 4
For the fourth episode of this podcast mini-series about the intersection of rock and reading, we're hitting the road with Marko DeSantis.
He's probably best known as the lead guitarist for Sugarcult, but Marko has also played with Bad Astronaut, The Ataris and Nerf Herder. These days your likely to catch him DJing at a club in LA or Tokyo, or find him lecturing about the entertainment industry at a handful of Los Angeles music colleges.
This episode features discussions about everything from PLEASE KILL ME and HAMMER OF THE GODS, to THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA by Ernest Hemingway, FOREVER by Judy Blume and OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO by Dr. Seuss. Buckle your seat belts because we cover a lot of highway with this one.
Here is Books on the Bus, episode 4:
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I launched the Books on the Bus podcast mini-series on Monday with Jeff Whalen of Tsar, followed by Joey Cape of Lagwagon on Tuesday, and Todd Pasternack of Ominous Seapods, Marlow and Bump on Wednesday. I'm posting a new episode every day this week (January 29 to February 2) over on Rare Bird Radio. Our final guest on Friday is Jim Lindberg from Pennywise.
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My New Podcast—Sneak Preview
Rock and reading have long been two of my biggest obsessions, but I have discovered a third in the last few years—podcasts. Radio shows like Somewhere Out There with Joe Frank, This American Life, and Radiolab were my gateway drugs. Once in the podcast universe, I quickly expanded to WTF with Marc Maron, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, Cracked, Re:sound, Freakonomics, and Snap Judgement. Lately, I've been digging Desert Oracle Radio, Kurt Vonneguys, and The Hilarious World of Depression.
It was a discussion about our favorite podcasts that compelled Eric Beetner and me to create the monthly crime and mystery podcast, Writer Types. And now my podcast fascination has led me to a new solo project that I'm calling Books on the Bus—a five-part podcast mini-series about the intersection of rock and reading. Each episode features a musician sharing about their favorite books and authors, how books inspire their lyrics, the best rock biographies, and what they like to read on the road—in addition to some unexpected tangents. A new episode will be posted daily between January 29 and Friday, February 2 over on the Rare Bird Radio podcast platform.
To say that this project brings together all of my favorite things would be a huge understatement. My guests include:
Jan. 29: Jeff Whalen—Tsar
Jan. 30: Joey Cape—Lagwagon, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes
Jan. 31: Todd Pasternack—Ominous Seapods, author of LESSONS FROM THE ROAD: MUSICIANS AS BUSINESS LEADER
Feb. 1: Marko DeSantis—Sugarcult, Bad Astronaut
Feb. 2: Jim Lindberg—Pennywise, author of PUNK ROCK DAD
S.W. Lauden is the Anthony Award-nominated author of the Tommy & Shayna novellas, CROSSWISE and CROSSED BONES (Down & Out Books). His Greg Salem punk rock P.I. series includes BAD CITIZEN CORPORATION, GRIZZLY SEASON and HANG TIME (Rare Bird Books). He is also the co-host of the Writer Types podcast. Steve lives in Los Angeles.
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10 Authors + 4 Bands + 1 DJ = Free
November 4, 2015 — 1 Comment
This amazing event is happening THIS SATURDAY at The Frog Spot in LA.
There will be ten fiction and non-fiction authors reading (5-6:30ish, in no particular order):
Sarah M. Chen
Tony Pierce
David Rensin
Travis Richardson
Stephen Jay Schwartz
Johnny Angel Wendell
Four bands playing (6:30-9:30):
Johnny Angel Wendell & The Fabulous Knuckerholes—6:30pm to 7:00pm
Dylan Champion—7:15pm to 7:45pm
Ridel High—8:00pm to 8:30pm
Killola—8:45pm to 9:30pm
PLUS—globetrotting rock and roll DJ Marko DeSantis!
Open to the public. No cover charge, but proceeds from beer, wine and snacks benefit Friends of the LA River!
Come on out and get rad!
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"Bad Citizen Corporation"—Book Trailer
Very excited about this. Please feel free to share!
Director—David Brandvik
Music—Marko DeSantis + Luke Tierney
S.W. Lauden's debut mystery novel, BAD CITIZEN CORPORATION, is available now from Rare Bird Books. His novella, CROSSWISE, will be published by Down & Out Books in 2016.
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European Commission Implementing Regulation Amending Implementing Regulation 2016/2070 Published in the OJ
Rebecca GrevittPosted on September 11, 2017
The European Commission Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation 2016/2070 in relation to benchmarking portfolios and reporting instructions under the CRD IV Directive (2013/36/EU) (Regulation 2017/1486) was published in the Official Journal of the EU ("OJ") on August 31, 2017.
The Implementing Regulation 2016/2070 sets out the reporting requirements required from institutions and was published in the OJ in December 2016. The European Banking Authority ("EBA") and other competent authorities use the information reported to assess the quality of the institutions' internal approaches under Article 78 of CRD IV.
Pursuant to Article 78(1) of CRD IV, institutions must submit the calculations of their internal approaches at least once a year. Given that the reporting requirements evolve over time in line with the changing focus of the competent authorities' assessments and EBA Reports, the Commission considered it necessary to amend Annexes I to VI to Implementing Regulation 2016/2070.
The amendments to Implementing Regulation 2016/2070 are limited, and as such, there was no public consultation. The Implementing Regulation will enter into force on September 20, 2017.
Posted in Europe Tagged CRD IV Directive, European Banking Authority (EBA), European Commission (EC), Official Journal of the EU (OJ)
European Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation That Supplements the MiFIR on the Treatment of Package Orders
Luke SteelePosted on August 21, 2017
On August 14, 2017, the European Commission has published the draft text of a Delegated Regulation supplementing the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (Regulation 600/2014) ("MiFIR") with regard to the treatment of package orders.
Currently, Article 9(1)(e) of MiFIR provides that, where certain conditions apply, a waiver is given for both pre- and post-trade transparency requirements for packaged orders. This waiver is, however, limited where the package order is considered "liquid".
Pursuant to the power of the Commission to adopt a Delegated Regulation establishing a clear methodology for determining package orders for which there is a "liquid market," the Commission has introduced this Delegated Regulation. Article 1 of the Delegated Regulation sets out general methodology for establishing which for package orders there is a "liquid market." Articles 2 to 5 then go on to specify the conditions under which a package order can fulfill asset-specific criteria set out in Article 1(b).
Following the introduction of the draft text of the Delegated Regulation, the Council of the EU and European Parliament will consider it. Subject to any objections, it will then enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU and apply from January 3, 2018.
To see the draft text of the Delegated Regulation, please click here.
Posted in Europe Tagged European Commission (EC), MiFIR (Regulation 600/2014), Official Journal of the EU (OJ)
European Commission Adopts Implementing Regulation on Its Own Supervisory Reporting to Reflect IFRS 9 Changes to FINREP
Amy RoperPosted on July 10, 2017
On July 5, 2017, the European Banking Authority ("EBA") published a press release announcing that the European Commission (EC) adopted an Implementing Regulation on June 29, 2017, which amends the Implementing Regulation on supervisory reporting of institutions (Regulation 680/2014) under the Capital Requirements Regulation (Regulation 575/2013) (CRR). The text of the Implementing Regulation and its Annexes has been published by the Commission.
The changes relate to the provisions in Regulation 680/2014, which concern financial reporting ("FINREP") and are intended to align these provisions with International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9). Regulation 680/2014 includes FINREP requirements that are founded on international accounting standards and must be updated in line with any updates made to the relevant accounting standards.
It is now time for the Implementing Regulation to be published in the Official Journal of the EU (OJ). It will apply from March 1, 2018.
Posted in Europe Tagged Capital Requirements Regulation, European Banking Authority, FINREP financial reporting, Official Journal of the EU (OJ)
European Commission Guidelines on Application of PRIIPS Regulation
On July 4, 2017, the European Commission adopted a communication containing guidelines on the application of the Regulation on key information documents ("KIDs") for packaged retail and insurance-based products ("PRIIPS") (Regulation 1286/2014) (PRIIPS Regulation).
The PRIIPS Regulation lays down rules on the content and format of the KID to be drawn up by PRIIP manufacturers and on the provision of the KID to retail investors and those selling or advising on the products. By smoothing out potential interpretative divergences throughout the EU, the guidelines hope to help providers and distributors of investment products, funds and investment insurance policies design their KIDS. Along with several others, the guidelines address the following issues:
products covered by the PRIIPS Regulation;
products made available to retail investors against no consideration;
multi-option PRIIPS;
insurance-based investment products with PRIIPS and non-PRIIPS as underlying investment options;
territorial application;
use of KIDs by UCITS;
PRIIPS only sold by intermediaries;
distribution of a PRIIP without a KID; and
a non-PRIIP product offered alongside a PRIIP.
The communication was published in the Official Journal of the EU (OJ) on July 7, 2017, as 2017/C 218/02. Firms must comply with the Regulation from January 1, 2018.
Posted in Europe Tagged European Commission (EC), key information documents (KIDs), Official Journal of the EU (OJ), PRIIPS
Delegated Regulation Further Extending Temporary Clearing Exception for PSAs Under the Regulation on OTC Derivatives, CCPS and Trade Repositories (Regulation 648/2012) EMIR Published in OJ
Gillian SmithPosted on April 3, 2017
An amendment to EMIR entitled Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/610 was published in the Official Journal of the EU ("OJ"). The Delegated Regulation concerns the extension of transitional periods relating to Pension Scheme Arrangements ("PSAs") and was adopted by the European Commission on December 20, 2016. The Delegated Regulation came into force the day after it was published in the OJ, being April 1, 2017.
Posted in Europe, Industry Developments Tagged European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), Official Journal of the EU (OJ), pension scheme arrangements (PSAs)
Delegated Acts Under the MiFID II Directive (2014/65/Eu) Published in OJ
On March 31, 2017, 28 Delegated Regulations supplementing the Markets In Financial Instruments Directive ("MiFID II") (2014/65/Eu) and the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (Regulation 600/2014) ("MiFIR") were published in the OJ, together with a Delegated Directive supplementing the MiFID. The Delegated Regulations will enter into force 20 days after their publication in the OJ (that is, April 20, 2017). They will apply from January 3, 2018, with the exception of certain provisions in Delegated Regulations 2017/567, 2017/571, 2017/581, 2017/583, 2017/587, 2017/588 and 2017/590.
The Delegated Regulations are:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/565 of April 25, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to organizational requirements and operating conditions for investment firms and defined terms for the purposes of that Directive;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/566 of May 18, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to regulatory technical standards ("RTS") for the ratio of unexecuted orders to transactions in order to prevent disorderly trading conditions;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/567 of May 18, 2016, supplementing MiFIR with regard to definitions, transparency, portfolio compression and supervisory measures on product intervention and positions;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/568 of May 24, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS for the admission of financial instruments to trading on regulated markets;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/569 of May 24, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS for the suspension and removal of financial instruments from trading;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/570 of May 26, 2016, supplementing MiFID II on markets in financial instruments with regard to RTS for the determination of a material market in terms of liquidity in relation to notifications of a temporary halt in trading;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/571 of June 2, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS on the authorization, organizational requirements and the publication of transactions for data reporting services providers;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/572 of June 2, 2016, supplementing MiFIR with regard to RTS on the specification of the offering of pre- and post-trade data and the level of disaggregation of data;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/573 of June 6, 2016, supplementing MiFID II on markets in financial instruments with regard to RTS on requirements to ensure fair and nondiscriminatory co‑location services and fee structures;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/574 of June 7, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS for the level of accuracy of business clocks;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/575 of June 8, 2016, supplementing MiFID II on markets in financial instruments with regard to RTS concerning the data to be published by execution venues on the quality of execution of transactions;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/576 of June 8, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS for the annual publication by investment firms of information on the identity of execution venues and on the quality of execution;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/577 of June 13, 2016, supplementing MiFIR on markets in financial instruments with regard to RTS on the volume cap mechanism and the provision of information for the purposes of transparency and other calculations;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/578 of June 13, 2016, supplementing MiFID II on markets in financial instruments with regard to RTS specifying the requirements on market making agreements and schemes;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/579 of June 13, 2016, supplementing MiFIR on markets in financial instruments with regard to RTS on the direct, substantial and foreseeable effect of derivative contracts within the Union and the prevention of the evasion of rules and obligations;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/580 of June 24, 2016, supplementing MiFIR with regard to RTS for the maintenance of relevant data relating to orders in financial instruments;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/581 of June 24, 2016, supplementing MiFIR with regard to RTS on clearing access in respect of trading venues and central counterparties;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/582 of June 29, 2016, supplementing MiFIR with regard to RTS specifying the obligation to clear derivatives traded on regulated markets and timing of acceptance for clearing;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/583 of July 14, 2016, supplementing MiFIR on markets in financial instruments with regard to RTS on transparency requirements for trading venues and investment firms in respect of bonds, structured finance products, emission allowances and derivatives;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/584 of July 14, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS specifying organizational requirements of trading venues;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/585 of July 14, 2016, supplementing MiFIR with regard to RTS for the data standards and formats for financial instrument reference data and technical measures in relation to arrangements to be made by ESMA and competent authorities;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/586 of July 14, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS for the exchange of information between competent authorities when cooperating in supervisory activities, on-the-spot verifications, and investigations;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/587 of July 14, 2016, supplementing MiFIR on markets in financial instruments with regard to RTS on transparency requirements for trading venues and investment firms in respect of shares, depositary receipts, exchange-traded funds, certificates and other similar financial instruments and on transaction execution obligations in respect of certain shares on a trading venue or by a systematic internalizer;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/588 of July 14, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS on the tick size regime for shares, depositary receipts, and exchange-traded funds;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/589 of July 19, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS specifying the organizational requirements of investment firms engaged in algorithmic trading;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/590 of July 28, 2016, supplementing MiFIR with regard to RTS for the reporting of transactions to competent authorities;
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/591 of December 1, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS for the application of position limits to commodity derivatives; and
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/592 of December 1, 2016, supplementing MiFID II with regard to RTS for the criteria to establish when an activity is considered to be ancillary to the main business.
Posted in Europe Tagged MiFID II, MiFIR, Official Journal of the EU (OJ)
European Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation on RTS for the Application of Position Limits to Commodity Derivatives
Amy RoperPosted on December 5, 2016
On December 1, 2016, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation supplementing the MiFID II Directive (2014/65/EU) in relation to regulatory standards ("RTS") for the application of position limits to commodity derivatives (2016) 4362 final).
The MiFID II Directive requires that competent authorities, in line with ESMA's methodology, establish and apply position limits on the size of a net position a person can hold in certain commodity derivatives and economically equivalent OTC (EEOTC) contracts. Article 57(3) and (12) of the MiFID II Directive empowers ESMA to develop RTS providing the basis of the methodology for the calculation and application of the position limits.
In September 2015, ESMA submitted the draft RTS to the Commission. The Commission then notified ESMA in April 2016 that it intended to endorse the RTS, provided that a number of changes were made. ESMA submitted revised draft RTS to the Commission in May 2016. The Commission explains that the amended provisions create a more stringent regime for liquid contracts whose underlying product is food for human consumption. Further, it caps the upper position for new and illiquid contracts to 40%, but stipulates that upper position limits of up to 50% can be imposed on a temporary basis. The proposed methodology also highlights how competent authorities are to consider volatility when setting position limits.
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament are now to consider the Delegated Regulation. Should neither of them object, it will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU (OJ).
Posted in Europe Tagged economic equivalent OTC (EEOC), European Commission (EC), MiFID II (Directive 2014/65/EU), Official Journal of the EU (OJ), regulatory standards
European Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation on RTS on Criteria for Establishing When an Activity Is Considered to Be Ancillary to the Main Business
The European Commission adopted, on December 1, 2016, a Delegated Regulation supplementing the MiFID II Directive (2014/65/EU) in relation to regulatory technical standards ("RTS") on the criteria for establishing when an activity is considered to be ancillary to a firm's main business (C(2016) 7643 final).
The MiFID II Directive exempts persons dealing on their own account, or providing investment services to clients, in commodity derivatives and emission allowances, provided that activity is ancillary to their main business and their main business is not the provision of investment services or banking activities. Article 2(4) of the MiFID II Directive gives the Commission power to adopt RTS specifying the criteria for establishing when an activity is to be considered ancillary to the main business of a group.
ESMA submitted draft RTS to the Commission in September 2015. The Commission notified ESMA in April 2016 that it intended to endorse the draft RTS, subject to several amendments being made. In May 2016, ESMA submitted a formal opinion and a revised draft of the RTS to the Commission.
It is now for the Council of the EU and the European Parliament to consider the Delegated Regulation. Should neither of them object, it will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU (OJ) and will apply from January 3, 2018.
Posted in Europe Tagged ESMA, MiFID II (Directive 2014/65/EU), Official Journal of the EU (OJ), regulatory technical standards (RTS)
European Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation Amending List of High-Risk Third Countries Under the Fourth Money Laundering Directive
Charles SheldonPosted on November 28, 2016
On November 28, 2016, the Council of the EU published a Commission Delegated Regulation (C(2016) 7495 final) amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 supplementing the Fourth Money Laundering Directive ((EU) 2015/849) ("MLD4") by identifying high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies.
The Commission adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 in July 2016. The Delegated Regulation, for the first time, identified high-risk third countries with strategic anti-money laundering ("AML") and counter-terrorist financing ("CTF") deficiencies. The Commission advised at the time that it had taken into account the most recent Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") public statements and that it would review the list, where appropriate.
The explanatory memorandum to the new Delegated Regulation explains that, as stressed in recital 28 to MLD4, the Commission will adapt its assessment to changes made to information sources from international organizations and standard setters, such as those issued by the FATF. As a consequence, the Commission aims to update the list to reflect the progress, or the lack of progress, made by high-risk third countries in removing the strategic deficiencies.
According to this latest information available to the Commission, it was found that Guyana has made significant progress on AML and CTF matters. On the basis of the progress made, with Guyana substantially completing all the action plan items agreed upon with the FATF, the FATF decided to conduct an on-site visit to Guyana to confirm that implementation had begun and that there is political commitment to continue to strengthen the AML and CTF regime. The FATF on‑site visit concluded that Guyana has a legal and institutional framework in place that addresses the strategic deficiencies of its AML and CTF regime. As a result, the FATF has removed Guyana from its document Improving global AML/CTF compliance: ongoing process.
The Commission's analysis has similarly concluded that Guyana should no longer be considered to be a third country with strategic AML and CTF deficiencies. As a result, it is removing Guyana from the list of high-risk third countries under MLD4.
The Commission adopted the Delegated Regulation on November 24, 2016. The new Delegated Regulation states that it will enter into force the day after it is published in the Official Journal of the EU (OJ).
Posted in Europe Tagged anti-money laundering (AML), Council of the EU, counter-terrorist financing, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Fourth Money Laundering Directive (MLD4), Official Journal of the EU (OJ)
European Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation on RTS on Additional Collateral Outflows
Shaun MalonePosted on October 31, 2016
On October 31, 2016, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation supplementing the Capital Requirements Regulation ("CRR") (Regulation 575/2013) in relation to regulatory technical standards ("RTS") for additional liquidity outflows corresponding to collateral needs that have resulted from the impact of an adverse market scenario on an institution's derivatives transactions (C(2016) 6867 final).
In March 2014, the EBA submitted a draft RTS to the European Commission. These proposed to take flows of collateral into account on a gross basis, contrary to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's ("BCBS") net approach. However, the assessment of the draft RTS was then delayed. The EBA submitted an amended draft RTS to the Commission for endorsement in May 2016. The method of calculation used in the RTS is founded on the historical look‑back approach developed by the BCBS.
The Council of the EU and the European Parliament must now consider the Delegated Regulation. If no objections are raised by either of them, the Delegated Regulation will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU ("OJ").
Posted in Europe Tagged BCBS, CRR, Delegated Regulation, European Commission (EC), Official Journal of the EU (OJ), Regulation 575/2013


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Section 3.225
Legislative commissions
Legislative coordinating commission
1998 Subd. 1 Amended 1998 c 386 art 2 s 1
1995 3.225 New 1995 c 254 art 1 s 35
3.225 Professional and technical service contracts.
Subdivision 1.    Application.  This section applies to
a contract for professional or technical services entered into
by the house of representatives, the senate, the Legislative
Coordinating Commission, or any group under the jurisdiction of
the Legislative Coordinating Commission.  For purposes of this
section, "professional or technical services" has the meaning
defined in section 16C.08, subdivision 1, but does not include
legal services for official legislative business.
Subd. 2.    Requirements for all contracts.  Before
entering into a contract for professional or technical services,
the contracting entity must determine that:
(1) all provisions of section 16C.16, subdivision 3,
relating to purchases from small businesses, have been verified
or complied with;
(2) the work to be performed under the contract is
necessary to the entity's achievement of its responsibilities;
(3) the contract will not establish an employment
relationship between the state or the entity and any persons
performing under the contract;
(4) no current legislative employees will engage in the
performance of the contract;
(5) no state agency has previously performed or contracted
for the performance of tasks which would be substantially
duplicated under the proposed contract;
(6) the contracting entity has specified a satisfactory
method of evaluating and using the results of the work to be
performed; and
(7) the combined contract and amendments will not extend
for more than five years.
Subd. 3.    Contracts over $5,000.  Before an entity may
seek to enter into a professional or technical services contract
valued in excess of $5,000, it must determine that:
(1) no current legislative employee is able and available
to perform the services called for by the contract;
(2) reasonable efforts were made to publicize the
availability of the contract to the public;
(3) the entity has received, reviewed, and accepted a
detailed work plan from the contractor for performance under the
contract; and
(4) the entity has developed, and fully intends to
implement, a written plan providing for:  the assignment of
personnel to a monitoring and liaison function; the periodic
review of interim reports or other indications of past
performance; and the ultimate utilization of the final product
of the services.
Subd. 4.    Renewals.  The renewal of a professional or
technical service contract must comply with all requirements,
including notice, applicable to the original contract.  A
renewal contract must be identified as such.  All notices and
reports on a renewal contract must state the date of the
original contract and the amount previously paid under the
contract.
Subd. 5.    Reports.  (a) The house of representatives,
the senate, and the Legislative Coordinating Commission shall
submit to the Legislative Reference Library a monthly listing of
all contracts for professional or technical services executed in
the preceding month.  The report must identify the parties and
the contract amount, duration, and tasks to be performed.
(b) The monthly report must:
(1) be sorted by contracting entity and by contractor;
(2) show the aggregate value of contracts issued by each
agency and issued to each contractor;
(3) distinguish between contracts that are being issued for
the first time and contracts that are being renewed;
(4) state the termination date of each contract; and
(5) categorize contracts according to subject matter,
including topics such as contracts for training, contracts for
research and opinions, and contracts for computer systems.
(c) Within 30 days of final completion of a contract over
$40,000 covered by this subdivision, the chief executive of the
entity entering into the contract must file a one-page
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Why your brand needs PR and marketing during covid-19
Communication is now more important than ever. While marketing and PR are typically the first costs to be cut during a crisis, you may be putting a dent in your business by going radio-silent on your audience. Here's why maintaining a conversation with your customers is crucial during this time.
If you can't serve them, communicate with them
Nationwide quarantine has led to businesses of all sizes pressing pause on their activities. This has had a snowball effect on the suppliers they work with to keep their business running – like their social media and communications team. While cutting costs when business is slow is important, maintaining a dialog with your audience is just as important during times of uncertainty. Create value in your audience's life by curating relatable content, offering insights on the situation, and maintaining the momentum.
Act with swiftness, not haste
Brands are stepping up their game during this time. From patching up new gaps to rebuilding their products and services with agility. Deconstructed cocktails delivered to your door, contactless home deliveries, and free webinars are how these businesses have colored outside the lines, ensuring they remain relevant during and after the outbreak. Prioritize your strategy, pool your team's creativity, and execute your approach.
Time is of the essence.
Go back to the drawing board
Don't lose steam if your startup's launch has been delayed. This new abundance of free time will allow you to refine your new businesses' strategy and polish its social media approach. Use this time to get your marketing collateral in order – from your branding and business cards to your social media content and website copy. While usually pressed for time, you now have more hours that are truly yours, in a day.
Layoffs are rife during these challenging times but flexibility has allowed SOCIATE to retain its entire team. We're a quick message away for your PR, marketing, and design needs. It's business as normal at SOCIATE. Streamline your communication strategy with us. Get in touch at [email protected]
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ROSA BULLOCK
Founder and PR Guru
Rosa is the founder of SOCIATE, where she also leads the PR department.
Moving to Dubai in 2013 with the vision of making it in the big city, she was determined to not let bumps in the road set her off track. Putting her international PR and marketing experience into motion, she launched SOCIATE. Starting off with two people at a coffee shop, the agency has evolved into a eight-person team with its own HQ in JLT.
With a passion for female empowerment and public relations in the Middle East, Rosa is determined to lead by example. She hosts intimate workshops at the office and gives insightful talks about pressing industry topics.
With a BA in Fashion Management and Marketing, Rosa has worked within a broad spectrum of industries. Prior to launching SOCIATE - she worked in modeling, promotions, product management, marketing, and public relations. Brands she has previously worked with include Mulberry, River Island, Grazia, Tribeca, W Dubai - The Palm, Restaurant Secrets, and Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities.
In her limited spare time, Rosa juggles fitness pursuits with raising her infant daughter – Ayda Grace. Amidst the diaper changing sessions and power smoothies, Rosa squeezes in intimate dinners with her husband. She is on a constant pursuit to seize the day, both personally and professionally. Always up for a productive chat over coffee, no conversation is too small for Rosa!
SABRINA MOUTARDE
Marketing Director and Digital Enthusiast
Sabrina is passionate about all things digital. With over a decade's experience in the music and entertainment industry, Sabrina brings her specialist skills in mobile and digital marketing to SOCIATE.
Having worked both agency and client side, Sabrina understands the demands of planning, executing and delivering success for brands. Her career has seen her working for Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Telstar Records. Sabrina has enjoyed great success in rolling out strategic marketing partnerships with brands across the automotive and mobile industries.
Passionate about homegrown startups, Sabrina actively works with and supports budding brands in Dubai. Making personal and professional connections that survive the test of time is a priority.
Marketing maven and digital enthusiast, there's little Sabrina loves more than devouring a book or a juicy Netflix series in her downtime. She is also an active supporter of the A21 campaign, an NGO that tirelessly strives to fight human trafficking, exploitation, and slave labor. Jamie Oliver's healthy eating campaign is also a cause she keeps close to her heart and dinner table.
TAZEEN JAFRI
Senior PR Executive and Storyscaper
Tazeen brings international PR experience to SOCIATE's table. Having worked in San Francisco, Dallas, and now Dubai - her portfolio boasts notable brands.
Working on diverse accounts - she has worked with technology and fashion brands to shopping malls and interior design firms. Basking in the spotlight, her most notable clients have been Stradivarius, Arabian Center, Medecins Sans Frontieres aka Doctors Without Borders, women'secret, Bounce, Selva, and Smartworld.
At SOCIATE, she liberally flexes her knowledge and skills.
Starting off as a PR Executive and Storyscaper, her efforts were recognized with a promotion to Senior PR Executive within 1.5 years of joining the company. In this time, she has successfully executed multiple PR projects from start to finish and lead or managed various PR accounts.
Her ultimate goal is to achieve a summit in her career, and to change the perception of women with a Muslim-Pakistani background.
What keeps Tazeen going every day are her team's positive vibes and the obligatory caffeine hit, of course. When she's not typing away at her computer, she decompresses with kickboxing and swimming.
REENA GREWAL
Marketing Manager and Social Schemer
Born in the UK and raised in the US, the UAE is the latest pin in Reena's map.
After completing her Bachelors in Marketing in England, an exciting new opportunity saw Reena hit the skies and land in Abu Dhabi.
Reena spent her first three years in the UAE working with Glamour Hair Salons, one of the capital city's leading hair and beauty salons.
Looking to try agency life on for size, Reena joined SOCIATE. Working with the company's Marketing Director, Sabrina Moutarde, and her dynamic team of marketeers, Reena co-handles SOCIATE's social media and marketing accounts.
With a goal to put a creative and compelling spin on client concepts, Reena plays a critical role with client marketing and social media campaigns.
When she isn't being a general marketing badass at the office, Reena kicks back in the kitchen. She's also an avid social bunny with a blazing passion for all things social media.
NICHOLE MIRANDA
Communications Strategist & Grass-fed Copywriter
Joining #teamSOCIATE in 2017, Nichole's role has evolved from Account Executive to her current title of Communications Strategist & Copywriter.
Working across the agency's Marketing and PR teams, Nichole also spearheads SOCIATE's burgeoning Copywriting department.
Writing has always been what makes Nichole tick, so a career of turning ideas into words was always a given. A typical day at Nichole's desk involves drafting press releases, crafting compelling pitches, writing website and social media copy, penning marketing emailers and monthly newsletters, and contributing to SOCIATE's internal and external communications.
Nichole has written extensively about food, healthcare, fashion, education, hospitality, and lifestyle in her career. Her communications portfolio boasts brands including Medcare, SoBe and Wet Deck at W Dubai - The Palm, Taikun, The Loft at Dubai Opera, La Serre, Matto, and Tribeca.
When Nichole isn't at work, she's museum-hopping in London, exploring the UK on weekend road trips, and plotting her next travel adventure.
MALEK SHLONE
Arabic PR Executive & Social Media Maestro
Hailing from Lebanon, Malek relocated to Dubai in 2021.
With his sights set on expanding his portfolio and diversifying his professional experience, Malek moved to Dubai to pursue an internship at SOCIATE. His passion, commendable work ethic, and enthusiastic approach to teamwork were promptly noticed; propelling him from a PR and Marketing intern to a full-time Arabic PR Executive & Social Media Maestro.
Graduating with a BA in PR from the Lebanese International University, Malek's passion for creating positive change extended well beyond the classroom. In his spare time, he would serve the Blue Mission Organization and has also had an eight-year run with the Lebanese Scout Association.
Malek's persevering nature and dedication to targets see him working in various areas across SOCIATE's PR and Marketing departments. He hopes to enrich the local communications landscape with his ever-expanding PR and social media knowledge.
When Malek isn't at the office or mingling at a networking event, he's upgrading himself with a nightstand piled high with books.
EMJAY FERNANDEZ
Content Strategist and Shutterbug
Nurturing her childhood passion for storytelling into a career, Emjay is SOCIATE's Social Media Executive and Shutterbug.
Enlisting at her university's digital media publication, she fused her talent for writing and photography by adopting social media marketing as her craft.
With a BA in Communication Arts from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines - she brings deep knowledge about social media marketing and photography to #teamSOCIATE.
With international experience as an events and portrait photographer, her portfolio is also peppered with roles ranging from video editor to junior social media manager. Emjay has worked with the likes of TomasinoWeb, Manila Concert Scene, and Wunderman Manila.
With a passion for female-driven initiatives and representation, Emjay is delighted to work alongside the majority-female team at SOCIATE.
When she isn't compiling content calendars or strategizing with the social media team, she's working on her novel and pursuing photography.
RENE PATRICIO
Graphic Designer and Visual Wizard
Bringing fresh design skills and visual wizardry to the table, Rene is SOCIATE's in-house graphic designer. With a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology, design has always been Rene's passion.
Prior to joining #teamSOCIATE, Rene diversified his skill set with jobs as a computer technician, production executive, and sales representative.
Relocating to the UAE in pursuit of more exciting opportunities, Rene juggled multiple roles at Dinodrops before making his way to SOCIATE.
With an appetite for knowledge and rock-solid tenacity, Rene's mother - an entrepreneur with multiple businesses, is his source of inspiration.
Rene's long-term goals are to lead SOCIATE's Yellow Ducks (design) team and eventually launch his own personalized tee-shirt printing shop.
LOVELY CASTILLEJO
Office Angel and Multitasker Extraordinaire
Helping #teamSOCIATE with its ever-growing laundry list of tasks, Lovely Castillejo is our Office Angel and Multitasker Extraordinaire.
Juggling the office's organizational responsibilities, her Bachelor of Science in Office Administration has given her a profound understanding of the craft.
Calling Dubai home for five years, she strutted her skills as an administrative assistant at a local bank and was the secretary of a municipal mayor prior to joining SOCIATE. Her career highlights include working with the Philippine Bank of Communications, Stowe Legal Services and Ontario Legal Translation.
Outside the office walls, Lovely unwinds by indulging in life's simple pleasures. An ideal weekend for her is a homemade meal bubbling away on the stovetop while she catches up on her favorite shows on Netflix.
SABAHAT KHAN
Hailing from Pakistan, SOCIATE is Sabahat's foray into the UAE's public relations and communications industry.
With an educational background in business administration and a specialisation in operations management, she has worked with leading international giants like Coca Cola, Mango, Aldo, Pepsi, and Splash.
Working closely with the creative director, Bilal Mukhtar, in Pakistan - Sabahat will be adding to the growing wealth of international expertise at SOCIATE.
With the long-term goal of evolving into a PR strategist, Sabahat hopes to sharpen her skillset and eventually direct PR campaigns.
Passionate about interpersonal skills and social media, she is committed to ensuring all the parties she works with (from clients and their in-house teams to the media and their audience) are benefited.
When Sabahat isn't forging relationships with the UAE's digital media and blogger community, she enjoys blogging about lifestyle.
SAMEETA RAJPAL
Social Media Executive & Hashtag Hustler
Starting her career interning with start ups in Georgia, USA, Sameeta has always been fascinated by the way brands and marketing work.
With a BBA in Marketing from Sukkur IBA, Pakistan and an MS in Marketing from Georgia State University in the US - Sameeta returned to Pakistan where she worked with Symmetry Digital (one of Karachi's leading agencies).
When she was working with brands like Nestle, Unilever, TCS, UBL Bank at Symmetry Digital, Sameeta lectured on Business Communications at Iqra University. She then moved to the UAE, growing her portfolio with the likes of Cabello Lounge, Socialicious, and Al Rostamani Communications.
She aspires towards making a dent in the local communications landscape with emotive campaigns, drawing inspiration from timeless storytellers like Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, and Dr. V.K. (a former professor of hers).
When she isn't working with SOCIATE's marketing team or exploring the world of marketing analytics, she's chasing her next adrenaline rush.
TANYA SELLEY
Content Director and Digital Marketing Whiz
A member of SOCIATE UK's growing team, Tanya's portfolio is packed with notable titles from Business Insight (a magazine partnered with the DMCC where she was Content Director) to Smart Business. Not drawing the line there, she has also worked with global moguls like Zurich, Lloyds, Shams, Creative City, Arsenal Soccer School Dubai, and Shamida Ethiopia.
Experienced in events across the Middle East, she has been Conference Manager for the GFIA - welcoming 216 speakers over two days in seven auditoriums, with the likes of Bill Gates as a speaker, and Conference Director for conventions across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, partnering with governments and corporations.
Tanya currently co-handles SOCIATE UK's PR accounts - Bite Me Burger Co and Get Plucked, with outlets in London, Southampton, Marlborough, Dubai, and countless new locations around the world.
When she isn't wading through emails or networking, Tanya presses pause with her family or cosied up with a good book.
Carla Conte
A rarity in the design industry, Carla is considered a retail and environmental branding specialist with particular experience in designing shopping centres, department stores, beauty and fashion brands, food retail and cinemas. Her instinctive yet highly strategic design expertise is the major force behind the work she has produced in North America, Latin America, the UK, Asia and presently the Middle East.
Carla's strength is providing key brand strategy assessments that translate into results driven design solutions that draw on a multidisciplinary approach. Having worked over a decade for one of North America's top branding agencies, Carla's experience in the field is truly one that spans the globe and shows impressive variety in terms of project scale and type.Her career has seen her design work executed for major international brands and Fortune 500 companies.
Carla was awarded design:RETAIL's 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Retail Designers Worldwide as well as being listed in CID's Top 50 design influencers for the 5th year in a row. In recent years, a number of Brand Creative's projects have been awarded with top honours and shortlistings from Commercial Interior Design, MEIDA, IIDA, IADA, WIN Awards, Chain Store Age and A' Design Awards.
Barry Lee Cummings
Digital & Technologies
In a nutshell: Barry's portfolio boasts leading IT giants like Microsoft and EMC. As a digital marketing consultant, he provides digital marketing strategy and consultancy services to companies to help them generate business through digital marketing strategy creation. Passionate about the next generation's relationship with technology, he's the driving force behind Beat The Cyberbully – a platform providing awareness, education and training to promote safe and responsible online communication.
Entrepreneurship and PR
In a nutshell: With business in her blood, Rosa is a second-generation entrepreneur. Having launched her own communications agency at the age of 28, she has made significant contributions to the local SME and communications scene.
In a nutshell: With more than a decade's experience in the marketing industry, Sabrina brings her specialist skills to the region. Passionate about brand authenticity and visibility – she masterfully helps brands communicate their message across the right marketing channels with excellent results. Her client portfolio boasts brands like Jordan F1, Sony Music, Universal Music and Citroen automobiles.
Rabab Hussain
Glitzy Robles
Calling Dubai home for 16 years, Renelyn "Glitzy" Robles had a tumultuous start to her life in Dubai. Despite facing inequality and racism, her career has taken her from being a beauty consultant to working at a well-known UAE developer and semi-government company. After years of dedicated work and polishing her skillset, Glitzy decided it was time to put a crack in Dubai's glass ceiling.
With a mission to empower women from all over the world in the UAE through modelling presentation, she founded and launched Niche Modelling Agency alongside Ingrid Aureada. Debuted in 2017, the Filipino-run agency is rapidly building a sparkling portfolio featuring renowned brands like Dior, Alexander Wang, Beaume et Merci, Furne One Amato , Micheal Cinco, Emarati local designers and more.
Tracey Devine-Smith
Creative Global Director
Tracey Devine-Smith // Creative Global Director at Glamour Hair Salons
A paragon in the hairdressing industry, Tracey Devine-Smith is the proud winner of several international awards and a British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame member. Her shelf of achievements boasts three Scottish Hairdresser of the Year awards with a fourth salon title in the same category, British Men's hairdresser of the Year award, and a British Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year.
Tracey is also the global ambassador for Affinage Salon, a hair brand manufacturer, where she is responsible for developing the brand's seasonal photographic collections and trends forecasts. Tracey also helps develop new products and is in high demand all over the world for her education shows and seminars. Additionally, she mentors the younger team at Affinage regularly.
When she isn't globetrotting for Affinage, Tracey splits her time between working as a guest artist at the award-winning London salon, Zoology, and as the Global Creative Director for Glamour Hair Salon group in the UAE. Tracey is in big demand at its Abu Dhabi flagship salon and flies in every month to attend to her elite list of clients. She also runs internal educational and team development.
Tracey is a member of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing and can often be seen flying the Scottish flag at hairdressing conferences around the world.
Scottish-born Tracey now resides in Cyprus with her husband and three children. She was born and raised in Elgin, Moray where she trained at Clancy's hair salon in the 1980s. Tracey loves supporting Scottish women in business and owned her salon for over 20 years in Aberdeen. During this time, she racked up multiple major awards before she sold the business to concentrate on global session work.
Once named Woman Of The Year at the Scottish Business Awards, Tracey is a force to be reckoned with but keeps her feet firmly on the ground. Family and roots have always been important, and she is extremely proud of her Elgin heritage.
Website: www.traceydevinesmith.com
Thanj Kugananthan
HR (Talent Management)
Thanj Kugananthan // HR Consultant & Founder Visible HR
Thanj is the Founder of Visible HR. After successfully consulting within HR in the UAE for five years and with over 15 years of experience within the HR field Thanj realised there was a real need for Visible HR – an online portal providing small HR consultancies visibility to large Companies.
Website: www.visiblehr.com
Mazen Aloul
SEO – English and Arabic
Mazen Aloul is the founder of WebQuest SEO, a Dubai-based digital agency specializing in search engine optimization for English & Arabic websites. He has built a significant portfolio working with notable industry players throughout the UAE and greater Middle East and has provided his SEO consulting services to the benefit of some of the largest websites in the region.
Mazen earned his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Western Michigan University. After graduation, Mazen settled in the UAE and worked as a technical instructor, adding networking and programming to his skillset. During this time, Mazen obtained numerous technical certifications and coached the UAE Youth Programming team for seven years.
Following his years as a technical instructor, Mazen transitioned into a business development role at ManafSoft, a fintech firm. He remained in this role for eight years. In 2013, he joined the Baraka Ventures team and developed a passion for communications and consulting. This role launched Mazen into the world of SEO in 2014 and two years later WebQuest was born.
A proponent of lifelong learning, Mazen is constantly looking for opportunities to develop his skillset. Most recently, he earned his certificate in Advanced Google Analytics. He's committed to strengthening ties within the SME community and has been a member of Business Network International (BNI) since 2015. Additionally, he is an active member with Young Arab Leaders and acts as a mentor for new startups. He takes pride in helping businesses maximize their web presence and strives to remain the authority on Arabic SEO in the region and worldwide.
Website: www.webquestseo.com
Sebastian Bates
International Professional Athlete & Trainer
Warrior of the martial arts industry, Sebastian Bates is an award-winning international professional athlete.
He is the founder of The Warrior Academy, a global martial arts organization which was voted as the top 5 in the UK. His vision is to build a socially conscious global organization, to inspire a generation to make a global impact and put the development of character as a higher value than achieving good grades. While also working with cognitive scientists to link bullying with cognitive development in an inter-continental, culturally diverse experiment.
Over the 25 years of expertise in extreme sports with over 500 skydives and base jumps around the world, Sebastian had near fatal parachuting accident which inspired him to write a book in the area of character development. In 2018, he became a best selling author for his book, "The Warrior Method". Currently, he is hosting a podcast, "The Warrior Academy", and is writing his second book "Not A Victim", a practical, emergency survival guide to help parents mentor their children through bullying.
Website: www.warrioracademy.ae
Thought Leader in SEO
Founder of WebQuest SEO, Mazen Aloul specializes in search engine optimization. With a Google Analytics Individual Qualification, Mazen also holds a Bachelor of Arts in computer science from Western Michigan University. He launched his career in the UAE as a technical instructor.
During his time in this role, he added networking and programming to his skill set. He also obtained 14 technical certifications. Having previously worked at Baraka Ventures and heading the regional office of ManafSoft, Mazen's passion for entrepreneurism lead him to launch his own company.
Building a significant portfolio along the course of his career, Mazen has worked with notable industry players in the UAE and greater Middle East. He has offered his SEO consulting services to Dubizzle, Al Tibbi, and has coached the UAE Youth Programming team from 2003 to 2009.
A proponent of lifelong learning, Mazen is constantly acquiring new skills. He strives to be the authority on Arabic SEO in the region and worldwide.
Monica Malhotra
Thought Leader in Digital Business
Monica Malhotra is the founder and CEO of The Gaggler. Her diverse 25-year career has seen her work in the US, the UK, and the UAE so far. Monica is a passionate entrepreneur always looking for ways to create something with a positive impact. This passion has led her to start-up businesses in education and more recently in online publishing. A typical day for Monica involves everything from strategic planning and content curation to helping pack The Gaggler's themed goody boxes before they're delivered to customers.
The Gaggler is an online platform that publishes regionally relevant content, featuring diverse points of view, that inform and enrich women's thoughts and create insightful topics specific to women be it product reviews, expert advice or life hacks. Monica loves discovering up-and-coming experts in style, beauty and wellbeing to create rich content, how-to tutorials and unique experiences that raise the profiles of these talented experts. When working with brands, be it small, medium or large, Monica relishes the opportunity to thoughtfully create cost-effective content that informs audiences of her clients' brand story, products or services via authentic storytelling.
Website: www.thegaggler.com
Claire Donnelly
Thought Leader in Human Resources
Claire Donnelly is an MCIPD qualified Human Resource professional, with 30+ years' practical experience working within various industries, and 10 + years' experience of HR practices across the Middle East.
As an HR generalist, Claire has held several senior and board-level HR positions. She is experienced in working at both strategic and tactical levels.
In 2013, Claire achieved her dream of moving into a Business Consultancy role, working on specific HR related projects for corporates and helping small businesses grow and expand as they scale.
Claire is an Innermetrix Consultant and uses this psychometric tool to help companies source talented team members.
PRO Partner Group's Corporate Structuring Manager
He joined the company in 2016, and brings a wealth of experience in assisting SME and MNC companies in establishing and protecting their business operations in the UAE. Having worked with a range of foreign businesses in the Middle East and Africa over the past 10 years, Greg understands the importance of providing clients with accurate and timely information to support their business goals.
Greg is a dedicated and committed professional who consistently goes above and beyond for his clients. Throughout his career, Greg's innate business acumen, combined with his unmatched experience, makes him well equipped to deal with the varied situations that arise in corporate structuring requirements. Greg is honest and hardworking, ensuring his clients are satisfied with their results, consequently saving his esteemed client's time and money.
Nazar Musa
Nazar Musa joined PRO Partner group in late 2020, having relocated from Sydney where he ran a PE funded Digital Media company. Born in Sudan and brought up in the UK, Nazar's experience spans the globe having lived and worked in Spain, Denmark, USA, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia and most recently Australia. With an entrepreneurial background and global scale up experience, Nazar works with the team to expand the business both in geography and product offering. Using his background of company formation and structuring across multiple markets coupled with his unrivalled integrity and experience, Nazar is perfectly placed to add great benefit to existing and new PRO Partner clients across the region.
Jess Ashford
PRO Partner Group's Deputy CEO
As Deputy CEO of PRO Partner Group, Jess Ashford is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company and maintains a watchful eye over all aspects of the business.
Renowned for her passion, leadership and steadfast commitment to consistently producing a high level of achievement, Jess oversees business development and corporate structuring initiatives throughout the region, and manages the overall operations of the company.
Jess' commitment to client interests, along with her analytical approach, has qualified her as an advisor to many clients who seek guidance in their business set up needs. With a strong background in finance and administration within the Middle East, Jess' experience includes some of the largest multinational companies in the world, including AXA and Shell.
Jess' efficient organisational skills and strong communication abilities made her the perfect individual to implement and manage PRO Partner Group's ISO Certification. Her key skills lie within gap analysis, process mapping, implementing quality management principles and creation of quality policies which help drive the efficiency and profitability of the company.
Mike Hoff
Mike has been successful through his coaching and mentoring efforts in developing individuals to their full potential. His energetic style, passion for people development and effectiveness coupled with an in depth understanding of business at both a strategic and operational level creates a unique blend.
His passion for supporting SME CEOs in their personal and business growth led him to launch a unique, exclusive and powerful peer to peer executive board platform in the UAE. This enables them to apply a structured focus on their business with liked-minded peers and to be held accountable for delivering on agreed actions.
Shalini Bhatnagar
CEO, Fiona Environs
With over 20 years of experience, Shalini continues to be actively involved with the company, ensuring it raises its own - and industry - standards.
Underpinning Shalini's success is an intuitive talent for translating client briefs and plans into eco-conscious designs. Shalini, and Fiona Environs, have taken a host of notable projects from the drawing board to reality.
Making new connections everywhere she goes, Shalini is passionate about travel, often globetrotting for work. She most recently visited Ethiopia on business, immersing herself in the local culture. A natural networker, Shalini is a social butterfly, seeing clients become close friends over the decades.
SAAKSHI KHUBANI
PR Executive and Trend Spotter
Passionate about art and writing since she was a child, Saakshi found that the public relations industry fused her love for communications and socialising.
While pursuing her BA in Media, PR, and Advertising at Middlesex University Dubai - she further explored the local media scene with several internships, workshops, conferences, and competitions. Her internships gave her backstage access to world-renowned brands and industry giants like ADNOC, Burberry, Roberto Cavalli, the Jumeirah Group, and Tiffany.
With a voracious appetite for the communications industry - Saakshi's opinion piece on mass communication in the UAE was notably featured in Gulf News, she co-developed a PR campaign that won second place in a competition hosted by the Ramada Ajman, and participated in a Student Integrated PR campaign at the Dubai Lynx - Festival of Creativity 2019.
Having noticed that the local media scene is saturated with content targeted at only a handful of ethnicities, she hopes to create content with wider appeal. When Saakshi isn't working on reports or coordinating with bloggers and influencers at SOCIATE, she's sketching, writing tiny tales, or watching Netflix.
SOHAIL PATEL
Social Media Manager and Ad Ninja
Sohail's stamina for screen time and social media scrolling marathons, backed by his excellent performance in marketing studies, is what inspired him to do what he does.
Starting his career with an internship at a PR firm followed by an internship at a digital agency, his full-time career began working with clients from the financial industry. His portfolio then expanded to include shopping malls and mobile apps, after which he moved from Mumbai, India to Dubai to work with major healthcare, hospitality, and luxury brands.
At SOCIATE, Sohail oversees the content strategies for its social media clients. With the evolution of brands and their social media content, analyzing grid aesthetics has become part of his role. Currently, his main focus is to secure good numbers by working on the advertising and technical side of client social media management.
Having worked with various companies that deal with world-renowned brands, Sohail hopes to help a new brand reach these lofty heights. An avid lifelong learner, he spends his free time pursuing new courses and earning certifications.
HAMID SHAMS
Junior Marketing Executive and Content Wizard
Hamid's journey to the world of marketing started when he was a little boy. Inspired by sports adverts he watched in his childhood, two things were certain from the beginning: he needed more sports and advertising in his life.
Fast-forward to his adulthood, Hamid is now an avid runner and a Junior Marketing Executive at SOCIATE. With a Bachelor of commerce with a major in accounting, Hamid's appetite for diversity and inspiration saw him work in retail, management, promotional sports, finance, business development, and HR. Creativity called next and Hamid answered, starting a Marketing internship at SOCIATE. He gradually progressed to a permanent role in the agency's Marketing department.
Hamid works with the Marketing team on content ideation, marketing strategies, research, and Arabic social media community management. He also works alongside SOCIATE's Content Strategist on videography.
When Hamid isn't at work, he's furthering his personal endurance levels with fitness pursuits or recharging his batteries with a power nap.
NOOR UL AIN MEHDI
Social Media Executive and Content Crafter
Joining #teamSOCIATE as a Marketing intern, Noor soon progressed to a permanent role at the agency as its Social Media Executive.
A Middlesex University graduate, her resume boasts her jack-of-all-trades nature with internships spanning over the education, finance, and F&B sectors. Caught in the midst of the crossfire, Noor found herself captivated by the billboard wars of fast food giants. Fast forward to a year later, she is now proudly #TeamBurgerKing and a part of the marketing industry herself.
A dedicated worker at SOCIATE, she lowers the drawbridge for her clients and their social media pages, transforming research-backed strategies into soaring engagement metrics.
Outside the office, you can find Noor squeezing in a quick episode on Netflix as she dusts a freshly baked cake with sugar.
Thought Leader in Communications
Rosa Bullock is the Founder and PR Guru at SOCIATE. She's passionate about the communications sector in the Middle East, launching SOCIATE at the age of 28. Rosa spearheads SOCIATE's core verticals - Public Relations, Marketing, Events, and Design. When she isn't at the office or at a client meeting, Rosa can be found with a microphone in hand at a public speaking event. With several years of solid international expertise under her belt, Rosa can comment on a range of topics from communications in the region to shedding light on her entrepreneurship journey and leadership skills.
Philippe Mathijs MBA, CEC, PCC
Thought Leader in Professional Coaching
With over 25 years of international experience across the Consulting and Financial Services industries within the Business, Risk and IT disciplines, Philippe Mathijs has direct experience of the challenges faced by today's leaders and helping them overcome these obstacles. Philippe spent 10 years marrying business, coaching and mentoring before dedicating himself to helping others reach their full and outstanding potential. Philippe believes people can achieve their desires, aspirations and explore their potential in a way which will help them discover new ways of living, operating, behaving and being. He is truly passionate about seeing people grow and thrive.
Website: www.reachoutstanding.com
PATRICK MARCY CARLOS
Junior Graphic Designer & Creative Whiz
Designing a magazine when he was in school. That's what sparked Marcy's passion for graphic design. Turning this ember into a flame, Marcy went on to forge a career in graphic design; servicing friends, politicians, and companies.
Marcy credits his innate creativity to his late mother, a cross-stitch enthusiast. Seeing her art on display gave Marcy a dream - he wanted to see his creative work in the spotlight too. Choosing technology as his tool of trade instead of a needle and fabric, his design skills have always been a subject of praise.
Marcy works in collaboration with our Graphic Designer and Visual Wizard, Rene, on a range of agency and client assignments. His designs are energetic, positive, and always on-brand. Marcy's personal style is inspired by complex Japanese anime and the enchanting work of Studio Ghibli.
When Marcy isn't at work, he's pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, fueling his creative inspiration, or enjoying his musical hobbies.
Strategic Communications Director & Agency Whisperer
The first member to join #teamSOCIATE in 2015, Rabab has worn various hats from PR Director to her latest role as Strategic Communications Director. With a penchant for storytelling and socialising, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication with a major in PR and journalism.
Born and raised in the UAE, Rabab kickstarted her career at one of the country's largest and oldest publications - Khaleej Times. Part of the editorial team, press releases and press kits were a mainstay of her inbox. This further piqued her interest in public relations, seeing her join the PR world in 2010.
Working her way through some of Dubai's leading PR agencies, Rabab has worked across various industries from F&B to education. Her portfolio boasts world-renowned brands like MTV, Versace, and Zuma among others.
In her current role as Strategic Communications Director, Rabab streamlines SOCIATE's processes while also expanding its communications and network. She's known and celebrated for her swift problem-solving abilities.
When Rabab isn't at work, she's exploring holistic healing as a certified practitioner in Reiki Level 2. She's deeply interested in alternative medicine which plays a key role in her personal healing journey as well.
Gem Macalma
Content Creation Executive & Media Maven
A self-confessed film buff, Gem's creative streak grew from a deep love of movies and film production, eventually leading him to Murdoch University Dubai to study filmmaking and photography.
Though university has opened doors for Gem, he believes his real push into the world of content and media came from all his late-night cinema trips. Seeing the directorial prowess of screen legends like Tarantino and Scorsese in crystal-clear HD only made his flame burn brighter. He soon found himself craving a creative outlet.
Embarking on a journey inspired by the cinema greats, Gem decided to dip his toe into the waters of content creation. After working with a few popular F&B brands (think Cinnabon, Taqado Mexican Kitchen, and RAW Coffee) he found his kick. He knew he'd never feel limited with content creation. It would always give him a chance to produce with creativity; whether it's in the form of videos and photos or social media content.
Gem's journey has grown from the dimly lit rooms and popcorn stands of cinemas to where he is today; a Content Creator Executive at SOCIATE. And while he still loves a good film, he's got other things on his mind now. With an unstoppable creatively-fuelled drive, Gem's working his way to becoming the best content creator he can be, carving out a name for himself in the media world. Maybe one day we'll see his name in lights!
Carolyn McMurray
Junior Copywriter & Blogstar
Bookworm and avid Nabokov reader, Carolyn McMurray developed a reputation throughout college for her dark and quirky stories (the kind that got calls back home). Her parents didn't need to worry though - all that pent-up, creative energy would eventually be put to good use!
After landing writing gigs with clients in the B2B and SaaS space, Carolyn knew she had found her raison d'etre: writing. The craft gave her the chance to flex her creative muscles and work with words all day. It didn't and still doesn't, feel like the traditional definition of "work". It's always felt like love at first write.
Carolyn's budding writing journey has seen her join SOCIATE as its Junior Copywriter. She looks forward to building a strong client base and portfolio, writing red-hot content that gets people liking, sharing, talking.
Armed with fierce ambition and dedication, she's ready to take the writing world by storm. After all, this isn't a five-year thing; Carolyn's copywriting dream is a lifetime affair.
Her North Star is simple; become an absolute wordsmith. Gazing into the future, Carolyn hopes to set up her own copywriting business, and eventually publish a book.
When Carolyn isn't busy writing and chasing after her dreams, she spends her time running, making lots of matcha, and obsessively fangirling over Nabokov.
Raldwyn Ona
Content Creation Executive & Dragon Jockey
Avid gamer and lover of puns, Raldwyn (Wynn) has always had a creative streak. His love of video games and radio jockeying led him to study mass communications at college, nurturing his love of media and content.
Though college helped nurture his creativity, it wasn't the only thing that led him down the path to content creation. Wynn believes his real push into the world of content came from his passion for video games. Inspired by gaming greats like Hideo Kojima, Wynn was fascinated by how a game could tell a story, inviting players into a whole new world. Seeing the power of media and storytelling at play, Wynn began to sense that his why lay much closer to video games than he thought. He wouldn't just watch media from the sidelines anymore; he would become the creator.
Fuelled by a desire to create, Wynn's first foray into the world of content creation began at the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation. Coordinated by Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, the workshop gave him the chance to participate in a high budget film with other students. After putting his skills to the test, Wynn knew he had found his kick in content creation. Fun, creative, and full of possibility - he knew he'd never be boxed in. Content creation would always give him the freedom to experiment.
Wynn's passion and dedication eventually paid off, landing him a position at SOCIATE as its Content Creator & Dragon Jockey. Specialising in video editing, photography, and sound editing, he's finally become the creator he always looked up to. Determined to accelerate his career, Wynn is inching his way towards becoming a director and hopes to one day share his stories on the big screen.
Saumyata Puri
Junior Social Media Executive & TikTok Geek
Passionate about television and media, Saumyata's interest in the social media industry was sparked at a young age. Joining Instagram was one of the first things that lit that spark. But it didn't stop at posting and engaging with content - Saumyata wanted to delve deeper into the platform's mechanics. She wasn't just excited about the idea of building an online presence; she wanted to know the ins and outs of algorithms, hashtags, and analytics.
Saumyata's passion for all things Social Media led her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communications at the Manipal University, Dubai. Giving her new opportunities to explore and play around with media, Saumyata strutted her budding skills at the White Oryx International Short Film Festival. Inspired by Ellen Degeneres and YouTube mega-vlogger Lily Singh, Saumyata set out on a journey to find her dream job in the media industry.
Saumyata started her journey at SOCIATE as a Marketing intern. Her work ethic and creativity saw her join the team as a full-time Social Media Executive. Specialising in content ideation and curation, Saumyata's days revolve around collating social media calendars, creating TikToks and reels, and tracking social media insights. Dedicated and full of beans, she aims to launch her own social media agency or run McDonalds' social channels one day.
Paayal Dunani
Senior PR Executive & Event Extraordinaire
Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media and a Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations, Paayal made her foray into the world of PR with a rock-solid foundation in communications.
Keen to forge her career path, Paayal wanted to do something exciting. Something that got people talking, something that left a lasting impression. The fact that she didn't have any experience in PR didn't phase her; she liked the challenge.
Eager to kick-start her career, Paayal got to work and dabbled in the PR industry. After working with a few brands like Popley & Sons and RSM International, she knew that she'd found her kick. PR would never be boring - it would always get her creative juices flowing.
Paayal soon climbed the ladder, landing a role at SOCIATE as Senior PR Executive & Events Extraordinaire. Her new day-to-day will involve working on PR activities, campaigns, client communications - and of course, events.
When Paayal isn't busy drafting press releases or strategising her next campaign, she can be found exploring the city and keeping up to date with the latest movies.


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Q: OnDoubleTap is not working for TabHost I've a problem to use the touch listener for a TabHost. I want to handle the double-tap event for all views, so I decided to add the listener to the root view (in my case the TabHost).
In onCreate of my activity I setup the view as follows:
setContentView(R.layout.activity_test);
TabHost tabHost = (TabHost) findViewById(R.id.tabhost);
tabHost.setup();
tabHost.setOnTouchListener(new OnTouchListener() {
  private GestureDetector gestureDetector = new GestureDetector(TestActivity.this,
    new GestureDetector.SimpleOnGestureListener() {
    @Override
    public boolean onDoubleTap(MotionEvent e) {
      Toast.makeText(TestActivity.this, "Hello World!", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
      return true;
    }
  });

  @Override
  public boolean onTouch(View view, MotionEvent event) {
    return gestureDetector.onTouchEvent(event);
  }
});

TabSpec tab1 = tabHost.newTabSpec(TAG_FIRST_TAB);
tab1.setContent(R.id.first_tab);
...

The app is built without any errors but if I start it and double-tap anywhere on the screen nothing happens.
Maybe it would also be helpful to see my tabhost layout:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<TabHost xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:id="@+id/tabhost"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent" >

    <LinearLayout
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="match_parent"
        android:orientation="vertical">

        <TabWidget
            android:id="@android:id/tabs"
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="wrap_content" />

        <FrameLayout
            android:id="@android:id/tabcontent"
            android:layout_width="match_parent"
            android:layout_height="match_parent">

            // several views for the tabs

        </FrameLayout>

    </LinearLayout>

</TabHost>

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MY VILLAGE, MY LOBSTER is the powerful and harrowing story of the indigenous Miskito lobster divers along Nicaragua's Atlantic Coast who risk their lives diving for the region's most lucrative resource – the Caribbean spiny lobster. Over the past 20 years, hundreds of Miskito divers have died and thousands more have become paralyzed from decompression sickness, a diving-related condition commonly known as the bends. Through the voices of Miskito lobster divers and their families, as well as boat owners, captains, and doctors, MY VILLAGE, MY LOBSTER tells the story of an industry and a community in crisis.
Joshua Wolffe has produced media for a variety of documentary and NGO outlets, from video diaries with ex-child soldiers in northern Uganda, to short films for an NGO working in post-earthquake Haiti, to co-founding The Nomading Film Festival (@noffnyc). Nomading Films is based out of Brooklyn, NY.


If you were a kid in the late 1980s there's a good chance you wanted one of the Powell Skateboards. Their graphics, their team, their videos were introducing an entire generation to a new way of riding skateboards. Ramps, pools, flatland, street all featured heavily in the videos like Future Primtive and The Search for Animal Chin. Names like Tony Hawk, Steve Cabellero and Rodney Mullen weren't household names back then; they were a bunch of kids on the fringes of society doing exactly what they wanted to do. Skate. On Powell Skateboards. And some of them are still doing it. So is George Powell. His company still makes decks, wheels, trucks and accessories and they have recently started re-releasing some of the classic decks can graphics many of us coveted as kids. Check this short documentary on how each and every skateboard is made and what's it's like behind the doors of Powell.


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import { Component } from '@angular/core';
import { NavController, AlertController } from 'ionic-angular';
import { SocketService } from '../../services/socket.service';
import { SocketMessageType } from '../../services/socketMessageType.enum';
import { HomePage } from '../home/home';

@Component({
	selector: 'page-contact',
	templateUrl: 'contact.html'
})
export class ContactPage {
	me: any;
	userList: Array<any>;

	constructor(public navCtrl: NavController,
		private alertCtrl: AlertController,
		private socketService: SocketService) {
		this.userList = [];
		this.socketService.connect()
			.subscribe((event) => {
				// console.log(event)
				switch (event.type) {
					case SocketMessageType.USERLIST:
						this.userList = event.message;
						break;
					case SocketMessageType.ONLINE:
						this.userList.push(event.message);
						break;
					case SocketMessageType.OFFERING:
						this.onOffering(event.message);
						break;
					default:
						return;
				}
			});

	}

	connect(name: string) {
		if (!name) return;
		this.me = {
			name: name,
			token: new Date().getTime()
		};
		this.socketService.send(SocketMessageType.ONLINE, this.me);
	}

	onOffering(message: any) {
		this.alertCtrl.create({
			title: message.source.name + '正在呼叫',
			message: '是否接听?',
			buttons: [{
				text: '拒绝',
				role: 'cancel',
				handler: () => {
					this.socketService.send(SocketMessageType.CANCEL, message);
				}
			}, {
				text: '接听',
				handler: () => {
					this.navCtrl.push(HomePage, {
						type: SocketMessageType.CONFIRM,
						message: message
					});
				}
			}]
		}).present();
	}

	call(target: any) {
		if (target.token == this.me.token) return;
		this.navCtrl.push(HomePage, {
			type: SocketMessageType.OFFERING,
			message: {
				target: target,
				source: this.me
			}
		});
	}
}

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Roberts Center for Pediatric Research
The Roberts Center for Pediatric Research opened in 2017 to expand available space for CHOP Research Institute investigators and administrative employees and accommodate future growth. Built to blend into the cityscape, the glass structure nearly becomes part of the sky in the right light, and it provides work space for human resources, sponsored projects, research business management, Children's Oncology Group, and Core facilities. The skyscraper also serves as the hub for the Center for Autism Research, Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine, and the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, among others. The Roberts Center offers fantastic urban and river views, community spaces, and a café open to the public. It physically connects the neighborhood to the Schuylkill River Trail.
Wanjiku F.M. Njoroge, MD
Dr. Njoroge's research focuses on prevention, promotion, and early intervention, highlighting the intersection of culture/race/ethnicity on infant and parent psychosocial domains.
njorogew [at] email.chop.edu
Brooke Paskewich, PsyD
Dr. Paskewich has expertise in translational research to develop, implement, and evaluate school-based aggression and bullying prevention programs. She develops implementation methods that integrate empirically supported prevention strategies with procedures that foster necessary school engagement.
paskewich [at] chop.edu
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Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (5)
Health and Behavior Research Affinity Group (5)
Center for Violence Prevention (3)
Department of Pediatrics (2)
Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (2)
Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness (1)
Clinical Trials Research Affinity Group (1)
Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics (1)
Division of Emergency Medicine (1)
Health and Behavior Research Affinity Group Full Site (1)
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (1)
Shifting Perspectives: Enhancing Outcomes in Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa with Cognitive Remediation Therapy (1)
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Q: Assistance with Percentage calculation in SQL Server DBMS: SQL Server
I am trying to calculate the percentage of how many times a certain language is used for subtitles, for this I tried to retrieve how many times a language is used from my database
The calculation I am trying to do is: languagesusedforsubtitles / totalamountofsubtitlesused * 100
My guess is that during my SELECT statement I need to or retrieve the values in a different manner but I can't seem to figure out how.
This is my so far "working" query which displays how many times one language is used for subtitling:
-- Sorted language count / total used languages * 100
SELECT DISTINCT [language].name AS "Taal", COUNT(*) AS "Percentage"
FROM [profile]
INNER JOIN [watched_media] ON [watched_media].profileid = [profile].profile_ID
INNER JOIN subtitles ON [watched_media].subtitlesid = [subtitles].subtitles_ID
INNER JOIN language ON [language].language_ID = [subtitles].languageid
GROUP BY [language].name;

And this is what I tried in the first place but it only comes up 0's as a result:
SELECT DISTINCT [language].name AS "Taal", COUNT(*) / (SELECT COUNT(watched_media_ID) FROM [watched_media]) * 100 AS "Hoevaak gebruikt"
FROM [profile]
INNER JOIN [watched_media] ON [watched_media].profileid = [profile].profile_ID
INNER JOIN subtitles ON [watched_media].subtitlesid = [subtitles].subtitles_ID
INNER JOIN language ON [language].language_ID = [subtitles].languageid
GROUP BY [language].name;

Here are the results of my first query:

A: SQL Server does integer division, so 0/1 is 0 rather than 0.5.  A simple solution for you is:
COUNT(*) * 100.0 / (SELECT COUNT(watched_media_ID) FROM [watched_media]

The .0 changes the value from an integer to a decimal number -- and division works more intuitively.