Market volatility, security of supply, environmental risk and regional politics are just some of the variables affecting the international oil and gas industry. At the same time, there is now a wider international focus on developing unconventional reserves, such as oil sands, coal bed methane and shale. These factors, among others, require a level of experience and expertise in energy transactions which far exceed those traditionally required in the oil and gas industry.
To succeed you need a legal advisor who not only understands but actually drives complex oil and gas transactions to a successful conclusion. You need a legal advisor who understands not only the challenges but also your business and your business objectives, who can give you the hard-won knowledge and experience to deal successfully with opportunities and challenges in the ever-evolving oil and gas industry.
At Dentons, you get that knowledge and experience and a team of industry experts who also understand the real risk and safety issues. Our lawyers can help you focus on success by advising on managing risks and liability and dealing with the evolving technologies required to realize the full benefit of the new frontiers for exploration and development.
Whether you're in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia Pacific or Africa, we provide a platform for your success.
Borders and Southern: Advising on its drilling campaign in the Falklands.
China National Petroleum Corporation: Advising on and participating in negotiations with the National Oil Company KazMunayGas and its subsidiary in relation to the acquisition of a 8.33% interest in the giant Kashagan oil field (North Caspian), involving three back-to-back transactions, for an amount in excess of US $5 billion.
China National Oil and Gas Exploration Development Company (CNODC): Advising on the sale of 40% of the shares in its subsidiary company, CNPC Kazakhstan, with a value of over US$2 billion.
Cub Energy Inc.: Advising a Canadian TSXV-listed company focusing on the exploration and development of oil and gas reserves in Eastern Europe, formerly known as 3P International Energy Corporation, on the acquisition of JSC Tysagaz, a Ukrainian oil and gas company with production and exploration licenses in Western Ukraine. With this acquisition the client expanded its operations in Ukraine.
Dubai-based energy company: Advising on the acquisition of the majority stake in a Turkish energy generation company, which will develop a 800 megawatt combined cycle natural gas power plant in Kirikkale, Turkey.
Enbridge Inc.: Advising on its agreement to transfer its Canadian liquids pipelines business, held by Enbridge Pipelines Inc. and Enbridge Pipelines Athabasca Inc., and certain Canadian renewable energy assets to a subsidiary of Enbridge Income Fund for consideration, including assumption of debt, valued at CA$30.4 billion; and with respect to its CA$538 million acquisition of Tupper Main and Tupper West gas plants and associated sales gas pipelines in northeastern BC from the Canadian subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corporation, and associated long term Midstream Services Agreement for processing and transportation of Murphy's produced gas.
FourQuest Energy, Inc.: Advising the Canadian company on the sale of its business and assets in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, to Actuant Corporation, a US listed industrial company for approximately US $60 million. FourQuest Energy Inc. will continue as an on-going concern in Canada. FourQuest Energy's business includes the full range of industrial services and equipment from engineering, chemical cleaning, hydro-testing, oil flushing, air / steam blowing, nitrogen / helium leak testing services and full pipeline pre-commissioning services. The acquisition of FourQuest's business in the MENA and Caspian region complements Actuant's existing offering, through its subsidiary Hydratight, enhancing its position as a leader of maintenance services in the energy market.
GeoPark Holdings Ltd: Advising an AIM-list oil company operating in Latin America, in negotiating a $140 million investment by LG International (in two tranches), representing the first Korean investment in the oil industry in Chile.
Leading Gulf-based energy company: Advising on the US$600 million syndicated project financing package arranged by the EBRD. The syndication of lenders included EBRD, IFC, Korea Exim Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Korea Development Bank and Banque Saudi Fransi and provided a comprehensive long-term financing for the development and construction of a US$1 billion combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Kırıkkale, Turkey. The security package for the facility is more than US$1 billion.
Lufkin Ind: Advising the Texas-based integrated oilfield equipment producer and services provider to close a major real estate acquisition in Ploiesti, the center of Romania's oil industry. Also advising on obtaining state aid incentives worth €28.1 million in order to develop a greenfield manufacturing plant in Ploiesti, the company's first facility in Eastern Europe as well as on leasing prime office space for its Eastern Hemisphere regional hub in Romania.
Lukoil: Africa is one of the world's most exciting emerging markets. We have a presence in 21 African countries as well as dedicated Africa energy lawyers based outside of the continent. This formula has delivered a track record of success right across Africa. As a result of this track record in Africa Dentons was instructed by Lukoil Overseas (Lukoil) to advise on various prospective upstream and corporate transactions in West and Central Africa. Dentons worked closely with its associate offices to provide jurisdiction specific advice in order to assist Lukoil with its strategically important African investment opportunities.
ONGC Videsh: East Africa has drawn significant attention from the global oil and gas sector as a result of recent announcements made on large volume gas fields off the coast of Tanzania, Mozambique and Kenya. Amidst these discoveries, Cove Energy plc (Cove Energy), an AIM-traded public company with a stake in a large gas field in offshore Mozambique, put itself up for sale by way of a competitive auction process in January 2012. The sale attracted great interest from potential bidders, including a consortium led by ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL). As a result of its proven track record in the oil and gas sector and M&A experience in Mozambique, SNR Denton was picked to advise OVL on its participation in the Cove Energy sale process.
Dentons was responsible for conducting the Phase I legal due diligence into Cove Energy's Mozambique, Kenyan and Tanzanian assets, identifying the key concerns for OVL as a potential bidder in a takeover of Cove Energy. Working closely together with its associate offices in Mozambique and Kenya, Dentons advised on issues including local regulatory law, competition law, contractual provisions under joint operating agreements, exploration and production concession contracts, farm-out agreements and corporate law.
Operator of a major offshore oil and gas project: Advising on one of the largest production sharing agreements in Azerbaijan during the years following independence, advising on amendments thereto, as well as drafting the text of a law giving legal force to the amendments.
Petro Rabigh, Saudi Arabia: Advised Sumitomo Chemical on its investment in the expansion of the refining and petrochemical complex owned and operated by Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh). Sumitomo Chemical is a founding shareholder of Petro Rabigh, together with Saudi Aramco. The expansion project reached financial close on 16 March 2015 and the total project cost is estimated at US$8 billion.
PETRONAS: Advised on its acquisition of Statoil's 15.5% interest in the Shah Deniz gas field and associated pipelines off shore Azerbaijan. Shah Deniz is one of the largest gas projects in the world, paving the way for Caspian gas to be delivered directly to European markets for the first time through pipelines across Turkey, Greece and Albania into Italy, reducing Europe's dependence on Russian gas. This major transaction was signed in a short period of time due to Petronas' focused in-house legal and commercial teams. The deal represents one of Petronas' largest acquisition deals.
RWE Dea have been developing this asset ever since, and as a full service energy law firm, Dentons have assisted this development at every turn by deploying experts across a variety of sectors ranging from oil and gas lawyers to procurement specialists, liaising with our professionals on the ground in Central Asia to offer an unrivalled combination of both industry expertise and local knowledge.
RWE Dea are now looking to monetise their asset, and the drilling of one exploration well is planned for 2013. As a result, RWE Dea once again decided to contact Dentons' market leading Oil and Gas team.
Drilling rigs are in short supply the world over, and are becoming more expensive by the day. However with RWE Dea's vision and the expertise and industry knowledge of Dentons, we are advising on a rig sharing agreement and drilling contracts that will provide RWE Dea with the most efficient and cost effective access to drilling assets. Minimising risk and maximising value.
Texakoma: Advised one of the largest producers of coalbed methane gas in New Mexico in connection with the sale of its reserves (172 BCF gross/75 BCF net) in San Juan and Rio Arriba Counties, New Mexico, to Pogo Producing Company, including counseling the client on related tax planning and corporate strategy.
Total, SA: Advising on the acquisition of ExxonMobil's downstream assets in 14 African countries (Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea (Conakry), Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Togo, Zambia and Zimbabwe) and on the disposal of Total's downstream assets in the UK including drafting and negotiating various supply contracts, storage contracts and throughput agreements for various petroleum products (gasoil, gasoline, diesel, burning kerosene, additives, flogas and excellium).
Dentons is pleased to announce that Anthony Cole, partner in our Fraud, Corruption and Asset Recovery Group, is being honoured with a Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) 2015 Committee Recognition Award.


The following applications and permits are available from the City of Waupaca. Please note that any license requiring a background check will cost an additional $7.00.
Mandatory one time reporting for all installed separators.
Each dental office shall maintain annual reporting and provide a copy to the City of Waupaca.
Required in order to operate a bicycle upon any street or public way within the city. Obtained at the Police Department. $2.00/2yrs. from the date of the original registration.
$1.00 to replace lost license plate.
Required in order to engage in selling secondhand goods/furnishings or deal in antiques.
$165.00/2 yr. from Jan 1 to Dec 31 for mall or flea market license.
This permit holds a zero dollar fee, but must be completed and approved before any driveway improvements within public right-of-way can occur. Please see municipal ordinance 8.11 or call Waupaca Public Works at 715-258-4420 for more information.
For any person, partnership, corporation, or other public or private entity that provides for the collection and transportation of garbage, refuse, commercial or industrial waste, or recyclable materials. Vehicles must be inspected by the City Police Department.
$40.00/yr. from July 1 to June 30 for the 1st vehicle.
$30.00/yr. from July 1 to Julne 30 for each additional vehicle.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sales may not be held for more than three consecutive days.
Residents holding a yard/rummage sale are limited to the hours of 8am-6pm and no more than three consecutive days. If a resident holds more than two sales per year they must obtain a Rummage/Garage sale permit from City Hall.
To carry passengers for hire, except vehicles regulated by the PSC, rent-a-cars, and funeral services. Vehicles must be inspected by the City Police Department. $30.00/yr.


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Members of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (Hashd al-Sha'abi) in a street in the town of Hatra southwest of the northern city of Mosul, Iraq, April 28, 2017.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (Hashd Al-Sha'abi) are playing an imperative role in securing the country's vast border with Syria, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Wednesday.
"Securing Syria's border is being done in coordination with the Popular Mobilization Units," the Ministry of Defense stated.
The Popular Mobilization Units have proven to be one of the most effective forces against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh), as they have helped the Iraqi military liberate the areas previously occupied by the terrorist group.
Since the Islamic State's defeat, the Popular Mobilization Units have continued to carry out operations across the country in an effort to eliminate the terrorist group's sleeper cells.
In particular, the Popular Mobilization Units have been incredibly useful along the Syrian border, where their forces routinely foil the terrorist group's infiltration attempts.
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Information about the train from Chicago to Mendota. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Chicago to Mendota. Best of all, getting from Chicago to Mendota is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $11. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.
According to our database there is a direct train route between Chicago and Mendota. Book now to not miss out! Take a look at the available schedules and use the calendar to choose your preferred travel date(s).
How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Chicago to Mendota?
If you want to get cheap train tickets from Chicago to Mendota we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The price of the ticket is usually $11.
The first train leaves at 07:40 from Chicago and costs $11 while the last one arriving at Mendota costs $11 and it is at 19:22.
How far is Chicago from Mendota?
The approximate distance between the two places is 149 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 1h 21m.


The Solution below shows the 6th note intervals above note Db, and their inversions on the piano, treble clef and bass clef.
This step shows the D-flat sixth intervals on the piano, treble clef and bass clef.
This rest of this page will focus on the relationship between the tonic note - Db, and the intervals surrounding the 6th major scale note - Bb, whose interval quality is major. So we will definitely see extra sharp or flat spelling symbols there.
This step identifies the note positions of the D-flat 6th intervals on a piano keyboard.
Having established that the major 6th interval of the Db major scale is note Bb, this step will explore the other 6th intervals next this note.
This step identifies the note names of the D-flat 6th intervals on a piano keyboard.
The major 6th note name is Bb, and so all intervals around it must start with the note name B, ie. be a variation of that name, with either sharps or flats used describe the interval difference in half-tones / semitones from any given interval note to the major 6th.
This step explains how to invert note intervals, then identifies the D-flat 6th inverted note intervals shown in previous steps.
For example, in the steps above, one of the intervals we measured was a major 6th above Db, which is note Bb.
In contrast, an inverted interval specifies the distance from Bb to Db - ie. note Db is above note Bb.


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GOP Rep. Alex Mooney Probed By Ethics Committee Over Free Aruba Trip For Family
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Republican Rep. Alex Mooney (R-West Virginia) will be the subject of an investigation after an ethics watchdog called attention to a recent Aruba vacation the congressman took with his family.
The Office of Congressional Ethics reported that Mooney may have taken the trip for free or at a reduced price.
"The evidence gathered in this review shows that Rep. Mooney and his family took a week-long vacation to the Ritz-Carlton in Aruba in early March of 2021 that was paid for by HSPDirect," read the OCE's report in reference to a direct-mail fundraising agency.
"HSP Direct's payment for the Mooney family's vacation, totaling at least $10,803.65 in travel, lodging, meals, amenities, entertainment, and activities, likely constitutes an impermissible gift under House rules," the report continued.
The report added that Mooney allegedly used federal staff to do his personal errands for him, such as walking his dog Skipper and watering his family's houseplants, taking clothes to the drycleaners and watching Mooney's young daughter. Mooney staffers acknowledged that taking care of Skipper may have been voluntary, but his staff was "Rarely, if ever, compensated for the substantial time and effort devoted to serving the Mooney family, and at times were forced to absorb costs associated with personal errands or work extra hours to make up for the lost time."
The congressman and his team maintain that he did nothing wrong, including that taxpayer funds or gifts were not a part of the Mooney family vacation. Mooney said he will comply with the Committee on Ethics probe, according to a statement from his office.
Mooney just won the Republican primary in West Virginia to take on Democratic candidate Barry Wendell in the general election in November. He is also officially endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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I am trying to find out how much it will cost for my Thai Wife's sister to transfer the Title of their house into my wife's name. The house it located in Bangkok. Basically looking for any info on what it will cost do the paperwork and are there any other fees or taxes that will need to be paid in Thailand. My friend who is a realtor here in the USA, says it is a simple transaction here (in the USA) that will cost about $50 to do a "Quit Deed" ….so just trying to find out what a similar thing in Thailand will be. NO money is changing hands at all between my wife and her sister. If need be, do you have, or can you recommend a legal person who could make sure this transfer of Title is done legally and correctly?
Business Tax 3.3% over the registered (sale) value or appraised value (whichever is higher).
However, the Business tax 3.3% is exempt if the seller is a person and the property is transferred to a legal heir or heir in a will in an estate; and the seller has had the property for more than 5 years and it was the seller's principle place of residence and the seller's name is in the house papers for at least 1 year before the sale.
Sunbelt Asia Legal Advisors can assist in the legal transfer of the title, as you can see – it is not as straightforward as the United States.
This place is for residents only.
Day / week / Month Rentals are not allowed and illegal. If you are honestly Not familiar with Thai law, Please contact the Juristic person office. Travelers who do not report to the juristic person will be arrested by the police as trespassers and prosecuted to themaximum extent of the law.
So what should I make of this? Could I really be put in jail for renting an apartment? I have my doubts but of course I'm not in Kansas anymore either. Interestingly enough the sign is only in English, if they were looking for snitches to report us, you would expect them to post it in Thai also. Is it possible this notice is just a show for insurance companies, the police, and cranky condo owners? Also could I get my money back somehow through the courts if I got booted before the time I've paid for is past? The land lady certainly represented that she had a clear and legal right to rent this apartment to me.
The reason the apartment would put out such a sign is because they have not got a hotel license which they need in order to rent out rooms for only a short period of time, since they have an apartment license they cannot let a short time tourist stay there. You will not be arrested for staying there but if there is a control by authorities then you will have to pay a fine and the management of the apartment could have serious problems. Staying at an apartment is only permissible if a lease of at least six months is signed and the resident has to be reported to immigration.
Recently I was in Bangkok on business after a long absence. At the end of my trip, I asked my expat colleagues that live in Bangkok why we hadn't gone to any gogos or gentlemen's clubs on this trip. I told that the proliferation of social media and people posting on common social media sites, and showing peoples' identities was now not a very good idea to attend these establishments. I concur. Having had fun in several of those establishments over the course of a decade and a half, and me and my colleagues never having more than a few beer in a fun environment, it struck me that being placed in such an establishment for the whole world to see is very risky behavior on several levels, regardless of the intent. Can one expect any form of privacy in private businesses in Thailand? Are these people filming in those establishments breaching any part of the civil or criminal code? What legal recourse can be sought against entities such as YouTube and the creators of such material should loss of income or other hardship be realised by the publication of a video placing someone at "time and place"?
According to the Computer Criminal Act it is forbidden to publish content if it brings loss of reputation to the individual who is published and a criminal complaint can be filed and the video or photos can be asked to be removed. However, since bars are public space there is no law that prevents the person from taking photos or filming as this is considered as permissible unless the owner of the establishment does not allow it on his premises.
In November 2014 a condominium unit was transferred to a new owner. The usual declarations were made by the Juristic Person of the condominium that there were no debts associated with the room and the declaration was accepted by the Land Office and shown on the transfer papers. About the same time a management company was appointed to run the Condominium.
Shortly after the room was transferred in 2014 the Juristic Person and an office worker were dismissed after money was found to be missing. These people were ordered by a Thai Court to repay the money in instalments, but I understand that they have defaulted on the payments.
In January 2015 I signed a lease on the room, the lease does not specify who is responsible for paying the common fee.
I then started receiving debit notes to the effect that I owed the common fee that was due in 2012 - 2013. The total demand, with interest, is now some 20,000 baht.
I have made representations to the management company and the committee, but the debit notes continue to be issued in my name. The office manager has told me that 'it is their accounting system and when the 'borrowed' money is repaid the debt will be cancelled'.
Please could Sunbelt Asia tell me who is legally responsible for payment of the 2012 – 2013 common fee under these circumstances. If I am not responsible for the debt then what can I do to stop the debit notes being issued in my name? Thanks.
The tenant is usually not responsible for common fees that were incurred prior to the lease agreement. The common fees would normally be owed by the owner, but you would need to check your current lease agreement and check with the new owner as to his contract with the previous owner. Sunbelt Asia Legal Advisors can review these documents for you and write a letter for the condo juristic person informing them to remove the debt notices.
Government officials are confident that the construction of the Thai - Chinese high speed railway between Bangkok and Nong Khai will begin next month as scheduled as the Environmental Impact Assessment report has already been completed and will be forwarded to the Cabinet this month for approval. Construction on the first leg between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima on the 3.5-km section of the railway between Klang Dong and Pang Asok stations in Nakhon Ratchasima is expected to begin by mid-December. Further portions will see designs submitted by the Chinese in the next six months. The second phase will link Nakhon Ratchasima with Nong Khai and bidding on those sections is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year.
The Department of Business Development (DBD) reported last week that 6,003 new companies were established in October, an 18 percent increase from the same period last year. Total registered capital for the month was 40 billion baht. The department attributes the growth to government stimulus and growth in the tourism industry, real estate sector and restaurant industry, which were the three sectors with the highest rates of registration in October. In total 61,615 new businesses registered so far this year, up 14 percent compared to the same period last year.
The government plans on beginning light rail projects in four key cities in Thailand next year; Chiang Mai, Phuket, Khon Kaen, and Nakhon Ratchasima are all slated to start construction next year. The feasibility study has already been completed for Phuket; the system will link Tha Nun in Phang Nga province to Phuket airport and Phuket airport to the inner city covering 60 kilometers. The completed design will be submitted to the Transport Ministry this month. Chiang Mai University has also completed a design plan; one with three lines covering 35 km or a second option with three lines covering a little over 40km. The system will be both above and below ground and is scheduled to propose the development project for Transport Ministry approval this month before submitting it to the Commission for Management of Land Traffic. Khon Kaen has also completed a design for a system that will cover 22.6 km and Nakhon Ratchasima, which is undergoing the EIA, has yet to be submitted.
Qatar Airlines is expanding in Thailand with new direct routes to Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Krabi planned for January 2018 and December 2017 respectively. The airline will begin flights to Chiang Mai four times a week starting December 12 and is the first five-star Middle Eastern airline to start flights to Pattaya. The airline is also starting daily flights to Krabi starting December 1. The airline plans on offering four flights a week from Doha to U-Tapao International Airport starting January 28, 2018. The airline hopes to tap into the huge Russian and Ukrainian markets that visit the beach resort town. The airline currently operates 35 flights a week to Bangkok and 14 flights a week to Phuket. Bangkok Air has strengthened its partnership with the airline by pairing their frequent flyer mileage programs. The tie -up, which started November 1, allows Bangkok Airways' Flyer Bonus members to earn points when travelling on Qatar Airways flights and Qatar Airways' Qmiles members can earn and redeem their miles when travelling on Bangkok Airways operated flights.
This busy fitness studio offers Pilates, yoga fly, Zumba dance, and a boxing studio in the heart of Bangkok. Surrounded by condos, office buildings in the heart of the central business district the studio has 130 active members and was established in 2015.
Rent on the 285 sqm space is 179,550 baht a month and there are four full-time and two part-time employees with a total monthly payroll of 84,200 baht including commissions. Sales last year reached 6.5 million baht. There are 7 Pilates Reformer machines, twelve Yoga Fly stations, and a room for boxing and Zumba.
The owner is selling as this is not their area of expertise and is looking to sell it to someone who understands the business and is interested in coming in to an already thriving studio with a great location and strong customer base.
Near the popular Thonglor neighborhood, this stunning modern day spa has been in business since 2013. The spa has four VIP rooms with a shower in each room, and four Thai massage beds and three foot massage chairs. Well reviewed on Trip Advisor and featured in a popular online magazine, this full featured spa also offers Swedish massages and aromatherapy treatments as well as body scrubs and facial treatments.
This popular craft beer bar was established in 2015 and has earned many good reviews and press coverage for its selection and cool atmosphere. Located in the Sathorn area, the bar is surrounded by condos and offices in a busy expat neighborhood.
The 70 sqm bar seats 50 with a monthly rent of 30,000 baht on a 3 year lease. There are three full time staff and one part -time with a total monthly payroll of 32,000 baht. The business is open 6 days a week from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and last year earned a net profit of 245,000 baht on 1.9 million in sales.
The owner has another business that takes up his time and so is looking to sell this one.
Located in the heart of the old city in Chiang Mai, this charming guesthouse is walking distance from all major old city attractions including the Sunday Walking Street Market and the many beautiful temples found in the old city. Chiang Mai continues to see tourism grow and this guesthouse has taken advantage of that growth. The guesthouse has contracts with all the major booking agencies and has earned five star reviews on Trip Advisor and Airbnb for its friendly staff, comfortable rooms, charming décor and central location.
The business was established in 2011 and has 560 sqm over four floors. Land with a chanote title is included in the sale, a rarity in this location. Each room is a large suite type room with minibar, en-suite, air conditioning and free WiFi throughout.
The business has six full time staff with a total monthly payroll of 60,000 baht. The guesthouse and restaurant saw total sales reach 4 million baht in 2016 with a net profit of 2.7 million baht.
The owners are relocating and so are selling the business, the building and the land.
Located in Pattaya, this high end furniture factory offers not just top quality fine furniture but also full service interior design for residential and commercial projects. The company has earned a reputation for attention to detail, unique and interesting design solutions and high quality products. Offering a wide variety furniture, including stand alone and built-ins, the company has a full - service interior design solution for its customers.
This modern hotel is very close to Walking Street in Pattaya and has a high occupancy rate and good reviews from guests. The hotel is almost always full and has attracted a strong Middle Eastern clientele.
There is a total of 18 rooms in the hotel, and there are a variety of rooms, all well-equipped and roomy. The hotel also has a coffee shop for guests and outside customers.
The hotel has a good income each month, taking in 300,000 baht every month regularly. There are 4 staff with a total monthly payroll of 50,000 baht.
The owner is offering two options; lease the operation with key money of 3.5 million for 3+3 years and rent 100,000 baht per month or purchase the property for 25 million baht.
Have you always wanted to live the life in paradise? Now is your chance! This exclusive luxury resort has direct access to the beach on the peaceful and idyllic west coast of Koh Samui. Samui has developed a reputation for top luxury resorts that attract people from around the world.
Established in 2008, the resort has two villas and four apartments, a pool and a large private home, guest villa and gym. The total land area is 3200 sqm fronting the beach with a full chanote title for the new owner.
The villas are large, at 118 sqm each, while the four apartments are 32 sqm each. The private mansion is an enormous 760 sqm while the guest villa is 75 sqm. There is a fully fitted 75 sqm gym as well.
Sales last year reached 3.8 million baht and there are four full time employees. The valuation of this project has been set at 195 million baht but the owners are keen to move off island for their children's education so are selling it at a must buy price of 150 million baht.
With the opening of the ASEAN Economjic Community at the end of this year we at Sunrise Tacos see the potential for growth in the region. If you want to be a part of that potential let us know! We already have a branch in Phnom Penh and have added more around Thailand, including our new franchise in Chiang Mai, and are seeking committed, enthusiastic business minded people to join us. Contact [email protected] for more information.


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Dick and Joan, who are well-known for their pioneering work in Christian Television across Canada, interview guests, pray and minister to viewers, and share their passion to see Canada touched and transformed by the power of God to fulfill her destiny!
About Dick and Joan Deweert
Dick and Joan Deweert have been in ministry leadership for over thirty five years and are well known for their pioneering work in Christian Television in Canada. Over the years, they have raised up and led a number of successful churches and ministries all of which continue to the present.
In 2012, after a short hiatus from ministry, they started Third Day Worship Centre of Lethbridge AB, a vibrant and growing church focused on pursuing the presence of God, and Dominion Broadcasting, a ministry to the nation through television, conferences and prayer. They co-host the television program "Lifeline Today with Dick and Joan", which is broadcast nationally.
Dick is known for his visionary gifting and spirit of faith, his heart for restoration and reconciliation, and prophetic ministry. Joan has a prophetic calling which is evident in her love for and leadership in intercessory prayer. Dick and Joan minister together and believe their personal story of reconciliation and restoration has given them a message of hope for this present generation.


How about it? Who do you think will stand out from the rest in 2018, regardless of the series they are in? Who are the dark horses?
I have a list of a few drivers who I think could make it to F1 or IndyCar. Jack Aitken, George Russell and Llando Norris will all be in F2 next year while Joel Eriksson is one to look for in DTM.
In America both Oliver Askew (in Pro Mazda) and Victor Franzoni (in IndyLights) are on their way to IndyCar. Askew seems to have a very limited budget and needs to win any championship at the first time of trying which he has so far.
Not on my list but from F4 are Christian Lundgaard (R2.0) and Victor Martins (R2.0) who both scored many wins in their first year in cars with Marcus Armstrong (Euro F3) and Jüri Vips (???) also looking like they will well.
Lundgaard in FR2.0 is a good one. But his (ex) teammate Bent Viscaal will be the one to watch in F3 Open. He seems to be on the pace already.
I hope Armstrong & Schwartzmann can surprise as F3 rookies like Norris did.
in FR2.0 i think Verhagen will be fast and a title contender, Colombo & Smolyar should be the rookies to watch.
I could imagine Sean Gelael wouldn't be that bad at Prema in Formula 2 and with his sponsors I would not be surprised if we see him in F1 in 2019.
i think gelael has proven himself to be the opposite of one to watch. mever ceases to do a midfield job in a front running car. and they're whining about sirotkin in f1, wait till they see gelael.
on my watch list are habsburg (seriously, he levelled up last year) and fenestraz in f3 and novalak in the humble eurocup.
monger's progress will be interesting to follow, but so far his opposition isn't looking spectacular so he has every opportunity to get some decent results.
I think Dan Ticktum will be one to watch and I am looking forward to seeing him in (I think?) Gp3. His stunning win in the Macau GP marks him as a star.
I think the Gelael-Prema stuff is on 2 years deal at least so he can grab points , a little bit "à la Markelov"
I would have to say both Tristan Charpentier and Linus Lundqvist in British F3, Charpentier looked good in French F4 before a very fractured year last year, only a few selected rounds here and there, hopefully he can get back on track this year. Lundqvist was mighty in British F4 as a rookie last year, five wins and nine fastest laps in a car that wasn't prepared by Carlin speaks volumes.
charpentier's "fractured" year was entirely his own fault if he's the one i'm thinking of.
Ah, i don't know the in's and out's of that Bella, i just assumed it was the usual story of lack of cash, i stand by Lundqvist though, excellent driver.
Ah yes I forgot about Ticktum, he's one to watch. I secretly hope he doesn't do well enough for F1 because if he excels then he'll probably be replacing Hartley But he does look the goods.
Marcus Armstrong too, however losing the Toyota Series title was not a good result on his portfolio. Even if he did lead the entire series until like the last lap when his car broke, he should have won more than 2 races instead of being in conservative mode for most of the season.
Good showing for Billy Monger at Oulton in testing. Very courageous stuff, it will be very interesting to see how he fairs in the first F3 rounds. Whatever the result the lad is pretty heroic.
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The Triton bulb is difficult to get in on the driver side due to its length. While tricky, you will NOT need to remove the headlight itself to get it in, only the battery.
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1.	Reduce the Standard Number of Proxies to 5 and from time to time hold zero proxy tournaments.
3.	Award at least 15-20% of any prize pool to unpowered (however defined) players.
While all interesting ideas I would question whether proxies are actually the source of the problem the format is experiencing and further whether going to 5 proxies is a good idea for the health of Vintage. Let's first examine the main thrust of the idea that proxies are hurting Vintage attendance understanding that this is simply theoretical discussion as without access to a range of national Vintage tournament attendance figures and the knowledge of the causality of changes in attendance we can't really ascribe the reason for a drop in attendance with any degree of accuracy.
The key argument is that by eliminating the main incentive to owning actual power which is the ability to play the best Vintage decks proxy use discourages Vintage players from owning power and encourages them to sell their existing power or any power won as a prize. Presumably this power once sold is ending up in the hands of dealers collectors and Europeans (the occurrence of proxy tournaments being less in Europe than it is in North America) and represents a net loss to the American Vintage community. Furthermore once an existing Vintage player has sold his power he may experience a loss of interest in the format corresponding to the fact that he no longer has a large monetary stake in it. Once ownership of power is removed Vintage loses something of its mystique and becomes "just" another Magic format.
Why are proxies "bad" for Vintage?
Greg made the above statement in the forums and while I agree completely I'm not sure that it IS subtle at all. This is an extremely important point when discussing ownership of power. There is no question that the (general) human tendency is to pay attention to the things and people in which we invest time and money. If one is not independently wealthy owning power requires a significant investment of time (trading one's way up to ownership of Vintage cards work put in at a job) and resources. The normal inclination when one expends their time and money on something is to want to get something back for that expenditure. The argument against proxies is really just that proxies eliminate the justification for expending the time and money to own the actual cards and that one who has spent the time and money to acquire the actual cards will be literally invested in the health of Vintage - they'll want to play Vintage to justify the expenditure. Currently actually owning power is more of a status symbol than something you actually NEED to play Vintage.
Let's say I go out and buy a Sony 50-inch HDTV. That purchase is many things including something of a status symbol but ultimately I've made a decision to convert time and effort spent at work which rewarded me with cash into an expensive piece of electronics. In this imaginary scenario when I get home and watch the rapidly-deteriorating 76ers limp into the playoffs I'm going to want to do so on my new expensive TV. In fact I may find myself watching more television than I had in the previous days weeks and months in theory because I'm enjoying the HD programming but also simply because I want to USE the thing so that I can get my "money's worth" out of my purchase. Yes the knowledge that my refresh rate or contrast is better than my friend's TV might make me feel good but ultimately I bought the TV to well watch TV.
I'd say the same is true with Magic players. Sometimes we buy cards as status symbols (P:3K foreign foils etc) sure but most of the time we ultimately buy cards because we want (or need) to play with them in a tournament. Let's say I'm conflicted - I want a Mox Sapphire because I'm trying to slowly acquire actual power but I also want a new TV. If instead of buying a new TV I buy a Mox Sapphire chances are I'm going to want to play with that Mox Sapphire in order to justify the purchase. However if most of the tournaments I play in are proxy events there's no reason to use the actual card. In fact doing so is actually somewhat foolish in that it exposes my Mox to damage and theft for no justifiable reason – I can play my deck exactly the same with or without the actual Mox. At that point whether I'm playing with the Mox or leaving it at home ownership of the card is merely a status symbol. I think most people would agree that I'm better off making a proxy of the Mox Sapphire and buying a new TV because then I get the best of both worlds.
Hopefully we can agree that an environment of 99%+ proxy tournaments fails to justify or promote ownership of actual power. Having said that we need to understand that as long as Magic exists there will in fact always be a certain group of people that want to own real power because ownership of that status symbol does matter to them. However the physical reality of the fact that we are playing a game that involves shuffling pieces of cardboard and that during the period when power was introduced it had little to no value and hardly anyone played with sleeves means that we may well reach a point in our lifetimes where actual power is too valuable and too scarce to even consider using in tournament Magic. Proxies are a necessity if Vintage is to continue on as a viable format. Understand that I'm talking about the long run here – what will non-proxy events look like in 2020? 2040? How many pieces of actual power will remain out of the hands of collectors and be in playable condition?
The only alternative unpalatable now but potentially a necessity in the future would be a reprinting of power as a Vintage-only card with some sort of alternate art or other distinguishing factor to maintain as much of the original print value as possible. This is obviously a topic that deserves an article in and of itself and it isn't my intention to derail this one with a conversation about reprints as in my mind there is no question that we aren't in a situation right now where that type of activity is required or warranted.
What is the likely culprit for the decline in Vintage attendance?
This may seem counterintuitive given everything I've stated above but I think the role of proxies in the decline of Vintage tournament attendance is being overstated. While use of proxies may discourage players to own power they also have the effect of opening up the format to include a much broader base of potential players. The failure of Vintage is likely due to the format's inability to continue to recruit and hold onto new players who have no intention of ever owning power. One needs to consider the role of A/B/U/R dual lands in all of this. Consider: at one point these cards were allowed - and one could argue required – for success in Extended a format which has PTQ seasons and Pro Tours. Once these cards rotated out of Extended their home became Legacy and Vintage. As we know Legacy as a format has been criminally under-supported by WotC although it seems to be finally receiving at least nominal support via inclusion at Worlds. However proxy-enabled Vintage may have given players who owned dual lands a reason to continue owning them.
Over time though the reality sets in that Vintage has no premiere level events. Investment in dual lands probably seemed less attractive over time to these players when those dual lands represent monetary value that could be used to acquire Arcbound Ravager during Mirrodin Block or Umezawa's Jitte during Kamigawa or Tarmogoyf or Bitterblossom – in other words cards that had and still have PTQ and Pro Tour applications. Even if I own dual lands and can play proxy Vintage events and I have a monthly event to play in how long is it before I start to consider selling those duals in order to acquire cards I can use to play in events every week events that may qualify me for tournaments with prizes no Vintage event will ever be able to match?
In my opinion it isn't the use of proxies that is hurting Vintage nor the B&R list changes that have led to the dominance of Tezzeret decks (although that may be something that needs to be addressed in the near future) or even any sort of claimed stagnation in the format (look up the top 8s from the old SCG Power 9 events and tell me the format is the same…) but rather the absence of an organized tournament structure and rating system. You could argue that this is synonymous with support from WotC but that isn't necessarily true as we've already seen the birth of a similar system driven by the players and TOs. On a smaller level the Vintage TO local to me Mike with CCGames uses his own point system by which players can win free entry to his tournaments for the entire next calendar year. Regardless the lack of any type of tournament structure as we see with say Standard (FNM -> States -> Regionals -> GP -> Pro Tour) is a huge argument against playing Vintage at all let alone purchasing actual Moxen.
The real difficulty in seeing Vintage as a sustainable format is the total lack of support from WotC (including the lack of a rating system and player rewards due to the events being unsanctioned) combined with the difficulty of setting up any kind of tournament structure and ranking system without their support. One could easily imagine an annual season with tiers of competition (10 proxy 5 proxy 0 proxy) where the feeder events were 10- proxy and 0-proxy tournaments leading up to "pro tour" or championship-type tournaments that were 5-proxy events for a large cash prize. This kind of structure would unquestionably grow the format provided that it was properly advertised and had enough visibility. 10-proxy events could offer power as prizes and would add incentive for players to hold onto that power to play in the 5-proxy larger events. The 0-proxy events would encourage those with a full set of power to play and encourage ownership of power in general. The lack of any kind of national structure like this hamstrings the format and stunts its growth in the long-term more than anything else.
What does Vintage have to offer today?
What Vintage has is a growing set of recurring proxy tournaments that offer considerable value compared to the EV one finds at Regionals / States / the PTQ circuit. For example the EV at States with 150+ players and a $25 entry fee with a prize that has no actual cash value and only gains value as the year goes on provided that you play in specific events is laughable compared to a 60 person tournament for a play-set of dual lands for the same entry fee. Generally speaking Vintage offers the best value for your entrance fee of any format of Magic. As an example one need only look to the Vintage side event at Chicago and read all the griping that occurred when the TO took in $2K in entrance fees and only paid out around $900 in prize support. Obviously these are not people accustomed to playing at Regionals or States which often have double the number of entrants and less than half of that level of prize support.
I understand that I'm biased in that I owned power "back in the day" and some of my desire to acquire it again is tied to nostalgia but I don't think proxies are a bad thing for the long-term viability of Vintage. I wouldn't have become interested in Vintage again had proxies not been allowed because I have no intention of allocating my monetary resources to purchasing power. However I also have no intention of selling any power I might acquire through winnings or trades.
Tournaments that allow more than 15 proxies are setting a bad precedent and the fact that I see Legacy tournaments allowing proxies is even more disturbing. I'm not sure that using the Collector's Edition cards is the answer either as in my mind this is similar to saying that drilling more areas for oil will solve the world's oil problems. CE cards would at best create a short-term patch by injecting additional mint-condition power into the Vintage market but they fail to address the underlying root cause of the format's problems. What needs to happen is for TOs to encourage people to acquire and hold onto power by giving them a tournament in which to use that power without sacrificing the players picked up by encouraging proxy events which grow the format in lieu of support from WotC.
When discussing the reduction in proxy allowance I do think we need to consider the current make-up of the Vintage metagame. With Tezzeret being the acknowledged "best deck" a reduction to 5 proxies takes that deck out of reach for the majority of proxy players. However allowing 10 proxies requires that these players own dual-lands Force of Wills and Mana Drains while still giving them the ability to proxy Moxen Ancestral Recall Black Lotus and Time Vault.
Vintage has so much to offer - the history and flavor a generally older and (relatively speaking) more mature player base terrific EV compared to most of the WotC-backed formats a more stable metagame requiring less time investment and upkeep cost and so on. I'm not sure that setting the price barrier for the format at $2K+ is the right move and it sounds somewhat irresponsible to even discuss it given the current economic climate which probably has motivated more than a few people to sell their power. Rather there needs to be a balance between proxy events and non-proxy.
What is Legacy's role in the sustainability of Vintage?
I strongly believe that any type of growth of interest in Legacy is a positive thing for Vintage. One of the best things to happen lately for Eternal players is the creation of the Total DCI Rating which includes results from sanctioned Vintage and Legacy events. This ties directly into my concern with proxies in Legacy tournaments because it would be ideal for people to be interested in driving their Total rating (which qualifies them for byes at events outside the realm of Eternal Magic) by playing in sanctioned Eternal events and vice versa. It is important not to underestimate the importance of the DCI Rating and how it drives people to play the game not just for the physical rewards (byes qualification for high-level events free Rewards cards) but for the mental reward of seeing one's rating increase over time.
Fostering local Legacy events might actually be the key to sustaining Vintage - once a player has acquired dual- and fetch-lands they're well on their way to being able to play Vintage in a 10-proxy tournament. This is exactly how I found myself re-entering Vintage. If someone can justify spending $300 for entry into Standard for play-sets of Bitterblossom Mutavault and Cryptic Command with the knowledge that these cards will in no way sustain that value it is not a stretch to imagine someone spending that same $300 to acquire cards like Mana Drains with the knowledge that such a purchase has actually been proven to be a wise investment. I believe smaller and medium-sized proxy events should continue to offer power (and other Vintage-only cards such as Mana Drains and even cheaper Vintage staples such as Force of Will Goblin Welder Tolarian Academy and so on) to encourage people to be able to play with less proxies and that these tournaments should be supported by larger events that allow only 5 proxies and occasionally 0 proxies. TOs should aim to have at least one proxy-free event every year that is sanctioned and maybe even offer byes based on Eternal rating similar to a Grand Prix. If these events prove popular they could be run with increasing regularity using the smaller Proxy events as practice runs and feeder tournaments building up to something larger that justifies the actual ownership of real honest-to-God power.
1.	Proxies unquestionably discourage the ownership and use of actual power.
2.	Proxies are a reality of Vintage today and their importance will only grow in the future. Until the point in which WotC decides to create reprints (and that time may never occur) the total abolition of proxy use is unrealistic and probably detrimental to the health and viability of Vintage. That said their use can and should be limited to 10 with occasional events with a lower limit to encourage players to purchase collect and hold on to actual power and other Vintage staples.
3.	Legacy as a format needs to stay on its current path of growth and the use of proxies in that format should be completely discouraged. The barrier for entry into Legacy is not at an unreasonable point and the largest Grand Prix ever held in North America was a sanctioned no-proxy Legacy event.
4.	Vintage players and TOs need to make a point of becoming ETERNAL Tournament Organizers. Legacy players are a fertile ground for recruitment into Vintage. Vintage players need to make a conscious effort to support and suggest cross-pollination of these two groups.
5.	High level Vintage events on a National scale with accompanying major website coverage and large payouts are a necessity if Vintage is to continue as a tournament format.


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I've been in countless meetings and this question — or rather the theme of this question — comes up often. Many companies aren't quite sure where to start. This blog is an attempt to give you some ideas on how to approach digital transformation for your company.
In reality, digital transformation is really a mindset change that must fully align around the customer. You can start by identifying customer and account types that would benefit from self-service and basic process automation.
The key is to get started with something. No plan will be perfect and things that seem like a good idea today will change tomorrow.
Step 1: Identify who your customers are by developing personas.
A persona helps segment the types of buyers you are serving (figure 1). It contains information such as personal background, goals and challenges as well as their buying preferences. Some buyers prefer face-to-face contact while others only want email. Understanding these desires will help determine what you need to focus on in Step 2.
Most companies will have 4-6 types of buyers and should develop personas for each. Be sure to check with your marketing department, because they may have already built personas. Ask about the latest trends for each customer type. Is one group more active than another? Do you feel greater demands from younger buyers?
Figure 1 – Here is a sample template that I prefer, but numerous B2B buyer persona templates can be found online.
Step 2: Take an inventory of your customer journeys.
Figure 2 – Here is a simple template; additional templates and tools can be found online.
Step 3: Analyze the data collected in steps 1 & 2.
Your next step will be to start answering questions based on the information you gathered when you developed the personas and mapped each user journey.
Do they all use some of the same data?
Are there limits to the types of data any one touchpoint can access?
For example can a CSR see customer-specific pricing when on the phone, but the same customer cannot see it while online?
Do they all contribute the same or similar data, yet aren't in sync?
Do the other channels need to use this data? Should they?
What barriers or friction inhibit customers or users in each channel? Is it easy for customers to do business with you at each touchpoint?
Take a hard look at the customer journeys versus your processes and begin to identify ways to streamline those processes. Are all of the current steps necessary? Do any of the other touchpoints have similar challenges? Now you'll begin to see where you are missing opportunities to serve your customers better. Be sure to look at the processes and touchpoints from the outside in – from both the customers' view and your competitors' view. Identify where you are most vulnerable, and try to disrupt things before the competition does.
A radical idea would be to imagine starting your business today. As an example, take a look at ride-sharing services. In reality, they're not doing anything different than a typical taxi service – basically, they get people from Point A to Point B. However, ride-sharing services took a look at the friction from the taxi service model – hailing a (dirty) cab, paying with cash, not knowing when the next cab would arrive, etc. – and made those things easier and better. And they're not done yet. Today Uber is testing Uber Freight to provide similar ease in the LTL (Less than Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) process for both shippers and drivers. I imagine that one day we won't even need the driver.
Step 4: Assess your digital maturity.
Forrester has developed a scorecard so you can take a self-assessment.
Are you a collaborator or a disruptor? Companies that embrace disruption will emerge as the winners; those that wait will be disrupted.
My advice is to aim for small wins on multiple fronts rather than a single large initiative. Yes, you can have an overall strategy, but the tactical elements should happen quickly. Be prepared for some to fail. The key is to fail fast and move on, taking the lessons learned and applying them to the next task.
Step 5: Develop key metrics (KPIs) and start to measure.
Take a look at your current state versus where you want to be on the maturity model. Look at what you need to do to remove friction from your customer journeys. These tasks will shape the work needed to digitally transform. You will also need to develop a culture of positive disruption – and remember that transformation is never complete, but rather an ongoing process.
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Look for my next blog post on Digital Transformation: A Single View of the Customer.


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THE 32ND EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS
7 December 2019 – Berlin
European Achievement in World Cinema goes to Irish actor
In recognition of a rich and extensive career in front of the camera and behind the scenes as a producer, Pierce Brosnan will receive the honorary award EUROPEAN ACHIEVEMENT IN WORLD CINEMA.
Among Pierce Brosnan's numerous film credits are Bruce Beresford's MR. JOHNSON (1990), Brett Leonard's THE LAWNMOWER MAN (1992), THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR directed by John McTiernan (1999) and THE TAILOR OF PANAMA directed by John Boorman (2001), to name but a few. Action, comedy and romance - Pierce Brosnan has given us all, be it as KGB officer Valeri Petrofsky in THE FOURTH PROTOCOL directed by John Mackenzie (1987), as neurotic hitman Julian Noble in THE MATADOR directed by Richard Shepard (2005), as Gideon in SERAPHIM FALLS for director David Von Ancken (2006), as Richard in THE LOVE PUNCH directed by Joel Hopkins (2013) or as former British prime minister Adam Lang in THE GHOST WRITER directed by Roman Polanski (2010).
Again and again he has upset us, touched us and inspired us - singing Abba songs as one of the fathers in MAMMA MIA! directed by Phyllida Lloyd (2008), as the angry businessman and widower Philip in LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED directed by Susanne Bier (2012) and as tough former agent Peter Deveraux in the action thriller THE NOVEMBER MAN directed by Roger Donaldson (2014).
From 1995 to 2002 he embodied the world's most famous secret agent, James Bond, in GOLDEN EYE, TOMORROW NEVER DIES (for which he received an EFA nomination), THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, and DIE ANOTHER DAY.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Pierce Brosnan has long had a passion for the art of filmmaking. He launched his own production company and has produced 11 films to date including THE NEPHEW (1998), THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1999), THE MATCH (1999), EVELYN (2002), LAWS OF ATTRACTION (2004), THE MATADOR (2005), SHATTERED (2007), THE GREATEST (2010), THE NOVEMBER MAN (2014) and I.T. (2016).
He has recently completed production on THE FOREIGNER, a Martin Campbell film, co-starring Jackie Chan. He is currently filming THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK alongside Jeff Bridges for director Marc Webb and will next star in ACROSS THE RIVER AND INTO THE TREES, based on Ernest Hemingway's classic novel of the same name and directed by Martin Campbell.
It is a great pleasure for the European Film Academy to present the award European Achievement in World Cinema to Pierce Brosnan for his impressive dedication to cinema.
Pierce Brosnan will be an honorary guest at the 29th European Film Awards Ceremony on 10 December in Wroclaw, European Capital of Culture 2016.
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November 02, 2011 By Barry Groomes High School, Recruiting, Headlines Comments
Pottsville's football team has accomplished much in a short time.
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Jeremy Ward (63) clears a
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With last week's 40-18 victory over Clarksville, Pottsville secured its first conference championship since the varsity program launched in 2004 (Pottsville played a junior varsity schedule in 2002-2003). Pottsville (8-0-1), ranked No. 3 in Class 4A, can set a school record with two more wins this fall, eclipsing last year's 9-4 mark.
Senior left tackle Jeremy Ward (6-3, 280) is literally one of the bigger reasons for Pottsville's recent success. Ward committed to the University of Arkansas in mid-February, becoming Pottsville's first Division I player.
Transferring from nearby Russellville as an eighth-grader, Ward didn't play football until coaches urged him as a freshman. He quickly took over as a starter at tackle and dominated at defensive end. "He caught my attention with his size," says Bryan Rust, who became Pottsville's coach in 2007. "He was raw, but he had some skills."
Under Rust's strenuous weight room program, Ward flourished. The three-year starter (350-pound bench press, 340-pound power clean and 500-plus pound squat) smashes defenders and helps spring one of Class 4A's more potent rushing attacks.
"He's so athletic and flexible for his size," Rust says. "You don't find the combination of his skills and work ethic in too many big kids. I said from the first day I saw him in pads that he could be a special player. Since that point, he's worked his tail off. The thing that makes him a Division I player is his flexibility. He can move, and he's an X factor as an athlete."
Before committing to Arkansas, Ward received scholarship offers from Arkansas State and Ole Miss. Alabama and LSU visited Pottsville last season and likely would have offered scholarships if they weren't certain Ward was firmly pledged to Arkansas. "I told every coach who called that I would take their number, and he could call them if he wanted. But I don't think he was interested in much after Arkansas offered."
Ward anchors the Apaches at left tackle this fall, and he plays noseguard "when we need a pass rush," Rust says. "There isn't anyone who can block him."
But Ward isn't Pottsville's only collegiate prospect. Senior right tackle Charles McDermott (6-2, 260) offers size and skills similar to Ward. McDermott bench presses more than 300 pounds and power cleans 250 pounds. "He's as fierce of a blocker as Jeremy," Rust says. McDermott visited the University of Arkansas-Monticello last week.
Sophomore QB Michael Perry
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Michael Perry (5-9, 170) could emerge as Pottsville's next big-time recruit. The sophomore quarterback promoted to the varsity as a freshman and has started 22 games over the past two years. Perry paces Pottsville this fall with more than 1,300 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns.
Perry's size probably keeps him from playing QB in college, but he could line up at receiver or on defense. "He was our best junior high linebacker as an eighth-grader," Rust says. "Next year we are going to showcase him on both sides of the ball."
Perry (4.7 speed) excels at running option plays. "He moves so well in little bitty spaces," Rust says. "His acceleration is unbelievable. He can get in a dead sprint in two yards. After this year is over, we're going to send his highlight video to colleges and start marketing him. If he grows to 6-1, he'll be unbelievable."
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Senior middle linebacker Justin Keene (5-10, 210) leads Pottsville this season with more than 100 tackles. Arkansas Tech continues evaluating Keene, and he'll probably walk on at a Division II school if he doesn't receive a scholarship, the coach says.
Junior safety Tyler Weaver (6-3, 175) set a school record with 13 interceptions last year. Although opponents rarely throw at him now, Weaver could develop into a college prospect, if he attends camps and combines during the spring and summer.
Even though Quwillen Porter (5-8, 170) lacks size, the junior might get some college attention next season. Porter has rushed for 850 yards and a whopping 22 TDs in nine games this season. "He combines strength with vision," Rust says. "He's not unbelievably fast, but he can see the hole and get through it."


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A storm survey team says evidence shows an EF-1 tornado touched down near Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County and another one near Peaster in Parker County.
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