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In Former Khmer Rouge Stronghold, a Lack of Basic Utilities Raises Doubts Over Support for CPP
Sun Narin
Party logo of Cambodia People's Party located in front of deputy Kandal Krom village chief in the Khmer Rouge area of Anlong Veng district (Sun Narin/VOA Khmer)
The CPP won seven out of nine council seats in Anlong Veng commune at the last election in 2012, taking more than 8,000 of the 11,500 seats nationwide.
ANLONG VENG, ODDAR MEANCHEY PROVINCE —
Kandal Krom is a small village in the former Khmer Rouge stronghold of Anlong Veng near Cambodia's border with Thailand.
Villagers here complain of a lack of clean water and electricity, despite the village's location close to Anlong Veng town.
Phat Run, 65, a former Khmer Rouge member, says access to these vital resources will be a big issue at the forthcoming local election in June.
She says she wants a new commune chief to be elected "to dig wells since we don't have drinking water during the dry season," although she has yet to decide whether to vote for the ruling Cambodian People's Party or the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party.
A former Khmer Rouge cadre, Phat Run, 65, lives in Kandal Krom village of Anlong Veng, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, Friday April 28, 2017. (Sun Narin/VOA Khmer)
Another former cadre, Bou Khorn, 61, said she has also yet to decide who to vote for, adding that if a new candidate could ensure a reliable electricity supply to the village, they would likely get her vote.
Meanwhile, Uon Roeum, 60, said raising the cost of crops such as rice and cassava would go a long way towards gaining support among the locals in this farming-reliant area.
"I want the price of cassava to increase. I work very hard, but it's cheap. Rice is cheap, so is cassava. I want a new commune chief to help," she said.
Chorn Kimchhun, 29, the daughter of a former Khmer Rouge soldier, says she has already decided to vote for the incumbent, because he is "not corrupt and helps the people".
She said that many of the villagers are concerned about renewed conflict if there is political tensions during the election, while many had heard rumors of threats of war from Hun Sen.
A former Khmer Rouge cadre, Bou Khorn, 61, lives in Kandal Krom village of Anlong Veng, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, Friday April 28, 2017. (Sun Narin/VOA Khmer)
Um Meng, the deputy village chief, said neighboring villages faced similar problems of a lack of water and electricity, failures that have gone unexplained to locals.
The idea of change, for those in former Khmer Rouge areas, is associated with conflict, says Am Samang, a former council member for the now defunct opposition Sam Rainsy Party.
"They are afraid that changing the prime minister will lead to war. They don't want to face war again. Most villagers I met are thinking like that," he said.
The incumbent commune chief, Vong Pheak, declined to comment.
"Go and ask people; don't ask me about how people will vote. I'm just standing as the candidate," he said.
Teum Hoeurn, the CNRP candidate, said he expects the opposition to win at least three quarters of the seats at the next election.
"There has been no solution to the land conflicts for the people," he said.
After Charges Dropped, Former Khmer Rouge Cadre Chaem to 'Live in Peace'
Ruling Party Accused of Using Khmer Rouge Regime Ceremony to Score Political Points
After 40 Years, Broadcaster Brings Cambodian Story to a Close
Cataloger of Khmer Rouge Crimes Wins Prestigious Human Rights Award


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Q: Profile scroller app: how to go back to previous profile? (JS) I am trying to build a profile scroller-type app, and I am currently stuck on how I'm supposed to go back to the previous profile. See the code below:
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It seemed pretty straightforward to me at first, but apparently, I am wrong as whenever I click the Previous button, instead of going through the previous profiles, it instead jumbles them up in no particular order, missing one of them entirely as well.
Any advice? Is there a way to set an HTML5 video element's attributes from Batch?

A: are you sure that when returning .previous() you should check if nextIndex < profiles.length? For my first glance, there is no way for that to be false and maybe it's the source of your problems.

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Thor's Blake Baggett held onto a double digit points lead in the 250 class of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series heading into a two-week break. Following a tough opening moto at Washougal Motocross Park in Washougal, Wa. where he posted a sixth-place finish, Baggett kept his composure in the second moto to capture his eighth moto win of the season. Baggett's 6-1 finish placed him third overall on the day.
Thor's 450 class riders remained consistent with Jake Weimer and Broc Tickle finishing in the top five. Weimer started the day off with a third-place finish in the first moto and rode to a fourth overall finish with a 3-5 moto result. Tickle, who has only finished higher than seventh twice this season, posted a 6-4 to finish fifth overall. Mike Brown put together his best moto finish since joining the series at RedBud with an 11th-place result, but retired early in Moto 2 to finish 18th overall. Tyla Rattray finished the day 19th overall with a 15-18.
At the 11th round of the FIM MX World Championship in Russia, Tommy Searle bounced back from a tough race last weekend to finish second overall with a 3-2 moto result in the MX2 class. Despite having to pull in for repairs in the opening moto, Thor's Joel Roelants was able to post a 5-4 moto result to finish just off the podium with fourth overall. In the MX1 class, Gautier Paulin overcame tough starts to finish seventh overall with a 7-7 result, while Xavier Boog was 11th overall with a 14-9.
Thor MX riders Ivan Ramirez, Mike Brown and Kurt Caselli sit down and talk about the 2012 Baja 500 in beautiful Ensenada, Mexico.
Thor's Blake Baggett started his first win streak of the season with his second consecutive overall win in the 250 class and third victory of the season at RedBud in Buchanan, Mich. Baggett went a perfect 1-1 at the sixth stop of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship Series, extending his lead in the championship to 19 points.
Thor was well represented in the 450 class with four riders posting top-10 overall results. At his first race since injuring his hand at Hangtown, Tyla Rattray narrowly missed the podium with a 4-5 moto result for fourth overall. Thor's Broc Tickle also put together a solid effort in sixth with a 5-9 moto finish for the day, while Cole Thompson scored his first top-10 finish of the season with a 7-8 for seventh overall. After a great first moto where he finished second, Jake Weimer recovered from multiple crashes in the second moto to finish 10th overall with a 2-20.
Not too far from the motocross race, the GNCC series was running their last race before they take their summer break. Kailub Russell battled all day in the XC1 class and ended up second, keeping his title hopes alive. With four wins and countless podiums, his consistency has kept him just six points back of the class points leader with four rounds remaining.
Coming off her gold medal appearance at X-Games last week, Maria Forsberg clinched the Women's class championship four races early after making it nine-straight wins in Ohio. The championship is Forsberg's third consecutive title.
Thor's Mike Brown found his way to the top of the podium at the X-Games on Sunday with his EnduroCross first win and his first gold medal in X-Games competition. With all eyes on Enduro X as the final event of X-Games Los Angeles, Brown worked out the kinks in his heat race – where he finished second – to keep his KTM out front until the end of the 10-lap main to take the win. With the victory Brown jumped up in the points standings and now sits in second, just eight points back of first.
Thor's Taylor Robert also put together a good showing at the X-Games, starting the night with a heat race win. With good gate pick in the main event, Robert was able to run a solid race, finishing fifth and is now tied for third in the standings. Also making it out for the event was Thor's Destry Abbott, who made his way to the main event through the first LCQ. He kept a solid pace in the main event and finished seventh.
In the Women's Enduro X final, Thor's Maria Forsberg backed up her gold medal from last year as she took the win in come-from-behind fashion. After a decent start, Forsberg had to make up some time on the leader, but she never gave up and managed to pull off the victory.
The FIM World Motocross Championship riders were once again forced to race in wet and muddy conditions at the ninth round of the series in Uddevalla, Sweden. In the MX2 class, it was all Thor's Tommy Searle, who finished the day with an impressive 2-1 moto result. Thor teammate Joel Roelants finished seventh overall with the help of a solid third-place finish in the opening moto. In the MX1 class, Thor's Gautier Paulin and Xavier Boog finished the day seventh and eighth, respectively.


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Good day. Can u tell me, pls, is it possible that every step in dynamic charts will be animated, like with transition? Thanks in advance.
Sorry, this feature is not available as of now. Animation happens only in the first render of the chart.


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Telomere shortening in cultured autografts of patients with burns
Christopher M. Counter, William Press, Carolyn C. Compton
In extensive third-degree burns, donor sites for conventional split thickness skin grafts are limited. In such cases, cultured epithelial (keratinocyte) grafts are prepared from small samples of the patient's own skin and expanded in tissue culture, a process that may incur very many cell divisions. Telomeres shorten with each cell division, and are markers of cellular proliferative history. We therefore measured telomere length in healed cultured epithelial autografts from four patients with burns, and noted that their telomeres were shorter than those in non-cultured skin from the same individuals, and than those in skin of healthy donors older than 80 years. Such great loss of telomeric DNA suggests that engrafted cells might have a shortened lifespan, which could have negative repercussions on the long-term viability of these grafts.
Dive into the research topics of 'Telomere shortening in cultured autografts of patients with burns'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
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Counter, C. M., Press, W., & Compton, C. C. (2003). Telomere shortening in cultured autografts of patients with burns. Lancet, 361(9366), 1345-1346. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(03)13042-5
Telomere shortening in cultured autografts of patients with burns. / Counter, Christopher M.; Press, William; Compton, Carolyn C.
In: Lancet, Vol. 361, No. 9366, 19.04.2003, p. 1345-1346.
Counter, CM, Press, W & Compton, CC 2003, 'Telomere shortening in cultured autografts of patients with burns', Lancet, vol. 361, no. 9366, pp. 1345-1346. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(03)13042-5
Counter CM, Press W, Compton CC. Telomere shortening in cultured autografts of patients with burns. Lancet. 2003 Apr 19;361(9366):1345-1346. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(03)13042-5
Counter, Christopher M. ; Press, William ; Compton, Carolyn C. / Telomere shortening in cultured autografts of patients with burns. In: Lancet. 2003 ; Vol. 361, No. 9366. pp. 1345-1346.
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Helpdesk for business
About the Helpdesk
Codes of practices and guidance documents
Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) - 5th Edition (March 2017)
assistance@ilo.org
www.ilo.org/business
E-learning module:
An introduction to the MNE Declaration is available in:
English, French, Spanish, Chinese,
Japanese, Portuguese, Russian
Enterprises Department
ILO Helpdesk for Business on International Labour Standards
Child Labour Platform
The Child Labour Platform (CLP) is a cross-sectoral, multi-stakeholders forum for sharing experiences and lessons learned in eliminating child labour, particularly in the supply chains.
The Platform draws on ILO's extensive experience in this area to provide guidance and knowledge-sharing opportunities to address obstacles and key dilemmas faced by business, link with global and local initiatives to eliminate child labour, and foster practical action that can make a difference in affected communities.
The CLP is co-chaired by the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), and coordinated by the ILO and the Global Compact.
Tools and resources for business on child labour
Global Business Network for Social Protection Floors
The Global Business Network for Social Protection Floors is composed of enterprises and corporate foundations from all over the world that have a common understanding of the corporate responsibility to respect and support the implementation of the human right to social protection.
The Network has two main objectives:
Enable enterprises developing protections for their employees to share their experiences and learn from other companies and determine the extent to which these protections can be implemented through public social protection systems, particularly in countries where social protection systems exist and are functional.
Enable enterprises, their affiliates and subsidiaries to support the implementation of public social protection systems through advocacy and other activities.
The Global Network is expected to contribute to the Global Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All, which is intended to make access to social protection floors a reality for millions of people.
Global Business Network on Forced Labour and Human Trafficking
The Global Business Network on Forced Labour and Human Trafficking is a partnership between the ILO, multinational and domestic enterprises, employers' organizations, and business associations in the call to drive action on forced labour and human trafficking deeper into the supply chain and across industry and sectors.
In pursuing this vision, this Network aims to raise awareness, build leadership, and strengthen capacity for business and employers through the following approach:
Connect – Forge new working partnerships with and between the private-sector and those in a position to do something about the cause or consequences of these issues.
Discover – Track innovations and progress around the world so as to provide a consolidated resource hub for best practices.
Align – Encourage the streamlining of company and collective actions to draw on comparative advantages and promote more effective national responses.
Motivate – Engage in dialogue with political and business leaders, keeping the issues in public view and taking advantage of every opportunity to influence and inform key influencers and policy-makers.
Enable – Work continuously to keep the issue on the agenda of major donor countries, organizations and the private-sector and find ways to make tactical investments in pilot interventions and resources which can catalyze action.
To learn more about the initiative and ways to get involved
ILO Global Business and Disability Network
The ILO Global Business and Disability Network brings together multinational enterprises, employers' organizations, business networks and disabled persons' organizations who share the conviction that people with disabilities have talents and skills that can enhance virtually any business. It has four main purposes and areas of focus:
Sharing knowledge and identifying good practices among companies and employers' organizations.
Developing joint products and services for companies and employers to facilitate hiring and retention.
Strengthening the work of employers' organizations and business networks that have greater access to small and medium size companies at the national level, and building their technical expertise on disability issues.
Linking companies to ILO activities and partners at the national level and working through local offices and supply chains.
Resources on disability and inclusion


Our Jayda sunnies give off serious vintage vibes! These sunglasses feature the popular round shape that is a style set to stay on trend this summer.
Includes travel sized soft pouch which doubles up as a lens cleaning cloth.


It has been apparent for years that a new wave of technology is coming, and there is no stopping it. I always assumed that meant that our vehicles would change, but our tried and true ways of customizing them would stay the same. I was sorely mistaken. I would like to introduce to you the X-Buell from Tex Design. The X-Buell is one of the first of its kind; a bike custom designed and built exclusively using CAD and a 3D printer. That's right, no English wheel, no hammers or planning tools. Just a man, his computer, and some absurdly cool tech. The result is a motorcycle that is completely unique.
Paolo Tesio, who goes by Tex, is an Italian automotive designer by day, and two-wheel hobbyist by night. While his 20-year stint in the automotive world speaks volumes to his talent, his bikes do so in a shorter time frame. His latest work started as a barebones Buell XB12 Firebolt. Tex says, "For a long time I've been trying to get on the American twin-cylinder. I'm fascinated by its exaggerated proportions and its strong personality. It's full of (more or less) logical and functional innovations". It's funny how we become obsessed with things that are so foreign. Personally, I wouldn't touch a Buell unless you paid me, but I'm sure there is some obscure Italian bike that Paolo would feel the same about.
Either way, once Tex got his hands on a Firebolt he started the argues design process. While the old school train of thought was to get out the pen and paper, sketching every design, Tex didn't do that, instead, he scanned the Buell into Autodesk and started manipulating the 3D rendering. The design and development process took an entire year to get dialed. Not bad for an after work project. "It was necessary to 3D scan every single element of the bike down to the smallest detail, to avoid any surprises during assembly," Tex says, showcasing just how involved the rendering process was.
Tex points out how incredibly complex a motorcycle can be, saying, "On a motorcycle, style and functionality go hand in hand—every aesthetic element must be in perfect harmony with the mechanical one, and vice versa. Not surprisingly, the Buell's superstructures are all extremely tight and perfectly paired with each other." Once it came to putting the pieces together the remaining process took another 6 months to complete. Tex started by producing parts with his I3D Playmaker 3D printer. For the structural parts he couldn't produce, Tex had a CNC machinist construct them from Aluminum using his designs.
The results? A radically different bike than your standard XB12. When it comes to chassis and engine the bike is bone stock. But when it comes to styling, Tex has given the X-Buell a radical new persona. The tail section is about as small as it gets, yet still functional, providing a home for the new ultralight battery. Because the Buell is designed to house its fuel in the frame, the 'tank' serves as little more than an airbox. Tex redesigned this, making for better airflow as well as a much sleeker look.
The front fork shrouds are the most drastic modification to the entire bike. Tex wanted da low mounted front headlight, so he designed a custom aluminum frame that mounted the headlight just above the wheel. The system is designed to move with the suspension, making the light stay just inches above the Mitas tire. With the system in place, Tex found a Husqvarna 701 headlight and then proceeded to construct custom fork shrouds that beautifully match the massive frame. With some subtle paint and stickers, the X-Buell was born, looking as sharp in person as it does in renderings. The only missed opportunity in my book is that Tex left the wheels stock. It's not that it needs something flashy, it's the fact that Buell didn't match the styles front to rear, possibly one of the tackiest looks in the industry.
It may be a hard pill to swallow, but this really is the future of technology, and the future of custom builds. Tex says, "There is no waste of material, and if you've done a good job with your design, everything comes back without any surprises. It's the future in the design field." And I have to agree, that is definitely impressive. The other benefit is now that the bike is built, all the parts can be recreated with ease. And each part is a bolt on accessory, making it easier for everyone to enjoy their 'custom' Buell if they so choose. While the system will likely never replace the old fashion craftsmanship of yesterday, it will definitely be a viable option for customs of tomorrow.
Simply amazing project… Nice to stay look for a long time like a monument… I have a Buell Firebolt XB12R model and still stopped for a long time because I'm without work a long time… One day I will contact you to help me customize like your… I repeat what I said… Amazing project… How much I need to customize my Firebolt…? Very thanks…! God bless you…!


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Volunteers, searchers pass out flyers to locate missing elderly man
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.
Robert Davis, 93, was last seen at 8 p.m. Wednesday after leaving Marin Joe's Restaurant in Corte Madera and no one's heard from him since.
Ryan Mathews has spent hours online uploading pictures and sharing posts in order to find his grandfather.
"I'm worried. It's really difficult to try to visualize where he could be," Mathews said.
Davis left Corte Madera following his weekly dinner with his daughter and was last seen driving away from the restaurant toward U.S. Highway 101. He was supposed to drive straight home to San Rafael, but he never made it.
"It was a rainy night and he is 93, and he does get somewhat confused sometimes, has short term memory loss," San Rafael Police Department spokesperson Margo Rohrbacher said.
"We have no idea what he could have done. We just don't know why we can't find him," daughter Leslie Mathews said.
An air search Thursday and a ground search Friday revealed nothing.
Davis' family has driven 400 miles searching back roads, ravines, alleys, anywhere they can think of, but still no sign of the World War II veteran.
Davis was driving a 2001 silver Toyota Camry with a California license plate 4SEY056. The car is missing a right front hubcap and may have damage to one of the fenders.
Police said Davis suffers from a medical condition and may have become disoriented. It was raining heavily when he left so he may have gotten lost on his way home.
Davis is a white man with gray hair and gray eyes who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 139 pounds. He was wearing a beige jacket, yellow sweater and beige slacks when he was last seen
"You can't drive forever, there has to be an explanation to where he could be. You don't just vanish," Ryan said.
Davis has no cellphone and has not used his credit card.
Not calling his family after this long is something he simply wouldn't do.
"He's a creature of habit and always on time and he's happy and he always said, 'I'm going to live until I'm 100,'" Leslie said.
Anyone who has seen him is asked to call San Rafael police at (415) 485-3000 or 911.
Bay City News contributed to this story.


California Governor Jerry Brown today signed significant climate change legislation, AB398/AB617. Part of what happened is the extension of a law originally signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger 10 years ago. With AB398, we have a Cap-And-Trade program that is an attempt at economic pressure to solve for climate change. With AB617, certain gasses are defined as air pollutants and toxic chemicals.
What follows is the text of the legislation.


Brandy Library is the ideal bar and lounge to head to after a long, tiresome workday to spend a well-deserved evening of wining and dining, with a wide array of specialty cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from which to choose. From malai tikka, spicy tuna rolls, crème brûlée, guacamole-filled puffs, filet mignon and éclairs au dulce de leche to brandies, whiskies, and rums, Brandy Library serves to quench your thirst and satiate you hunger with only the best drinks and dishes in the city. Brandy Library also boasts its own Spirit Sommeliers who work behind the counter and help diners choose the perfect beverage to delight their taste buds while explaining the history and craftsmanship behind the flavors of the drink. True to its name, this bar and lounge also houses an extensive library of books, which broach on all topics related to your favorite wine and spirits.
For bookworms and literature and mystery lovers alike, The Mysterious Bookshop is a diamond in the rough hidden amongst Tribeca's many bars, lounges, and lively eateries. Stocked floor-to-ceiling with a superb selection of new mystery hardcovers, paperbacks and periodicals as well as old mystery classics, the shop carries signed modern first editions, rare and collectable hardcovers and Sherlockiana as well. Visitors may wander through the aisles, browse the shelves, and purchase a read, and for those who are particularly enthusiastic mystery enthusiasts, The Mysterious Bookshop is home to seven book clubs, including the original Crime Collectors Club for bestsellers, first mysteries, traditional and historical, hardboiled and noir, British imports, and thriller and espionage novels, as well as the Unclassifiable Club, which includes books that focus primarily on literature rather than the mystery aspect.
Dueling Pianos first came into being in the bars of New Orleans in the 1930s, and the entertainment trend quickly spread across the nation. Shake Rattle and Roll Pianos provides a home for this high-energy musical performance in the Big Apple, with a rock-and-roll party where the guests choose the tunes! From Billy Joel to Bon Jovi to Britney Spears to Biz Markie, this comedy and cabaret act promises laughs, sing-alongs, and a jam-packed dance floor. So grab some dinner and drinks, then head on over to the Dueling Pianos for an evening of interactive onstage games between performers and guests, solo dances, and musical requests!
Located in Nolita, A.B. Biagi brings the flavors of Brazil to New York City with gelatos and sorbets as well as coffees and teas for the colder months. Antonio Barros Biagi, the owner of the shop, hails from rural Brazil where his Italian family adapted their gelato recipes to their surrounding environment by utilizing local fruits and lower fat milk to create light, frozen treats to beat the scorching heat of the tropical land. At A.B. Biagi, gelatos and sorbets are offered in all kinds of mouthwatering flavors, including lime, strawberry, chocolate with Tonka, pistachio, lemon, peanut butter, hazelnut, fior latte, and acai. Made with farm fresh milk from upstate New York and organic sugar from Brazil, the gelato is made right in front of customers in a traditional vertical batch freezer never before seen in New York City.
Serving as a haven for New York City's health conscious foodies, Mulberry & Vine brings the freshest ingredients and international dishes to Tribeca in the shape of this cozy bi-level café. Vegetarian dishes range from flavorful roasted sweet potatoes and kale salad to Moroccan quinoa and charred avocado, while meat eaters rejoice in the café's scrumptious turkey and white bean chili and Mediterranean braised chicken. For those wishing to pick up a quick snack for the road, gluten-free brownie bites, muffins, and cookies are the perfect snack as they vary in unique assortments, ranging from banana chocolate chip to zucchini loaf to turmeric blueberry, and are absolutely delicious when paired with a Tahitian green iced tea or turmeric jalapeño lemonade!
This narrow gallery is teeming with thousands of vintage posters and prints from around the world, dating back to 1870 all the way up to present-day findings. The Poster Museum has been retailing and purchasing its impressive collection of posters for over four decades within a space of over 12,600 square feet. Other artifacts discovered and collected by the owner and founder, Philip Williams, include advertising ephemera, Maître de l'Affiche, poster books, and more than 2,000 original paintings and sculptures, originating mostly from Southern artists. Visitors are welcome to step foot into the jaw-dropping gallery and enjoy the art of linen backing, conservation, and restoration as well as all types of poster genres, such as USA WWI, Andy Warhol, Tour de France, Women and War, and The Chinese Nianhua.
Complete with an 18-hole miniature golf course, snack bar, sand volleyball courts, children's playground, town dock and small boat moorings, Pier 25, Hudson River Park's longest pier, unfailingly draws both children and adults as well as tourists and locals during all seasons of the year. The newly rebuilt playground is any hyperactive child's dream, as it is filled with all kinds of gleaming play equipment, including climbing walls and a water feature that can be enjoy by all. As the kids romp and chase one another around the playground facilities, teenagers and young adults can be found zipping and zooming by on the nearby skate park or launching a football on one of the large expanses of fresh green lawn while the adults lounge about on picnic blankets, enjoying the gorgeous riverside view.
Featuring a wood-paneled dining area and serving amazing multi-course Japanese meals prepared by renowned chef David Bouley, Brushstroke has a wildly popular reputation. Run by David Bouley and Japan's high-achieving culinary school known as the Tsuji Culinary Institute, Brushstroke happens to be the only restaurant on the continent that offers two Michelin-starred kitchens within the same building. This restaurant offers a contemporary spin on traditional kaiseki cuisine, which changes seasonally and offers a fresh and lasting impact on the palate. The autumn menu consists of autumn sakizuke canapés (made of Scottish langoustine and heirloom tomato salad, smoked salmon with tofu sour cream, jamon Iberico plus dashi gelée and soba seed) and kabocha and butternut squash soup, which contains golden crab, king oyster mushroom, and yuzu-tofu foam.


Explore the highlights of Athens, Delphi, Nafplion, Mycenae, Crete and Santorini. An exciting view of ancient Greece and its ever lasting natural beauty.
Arrive at the airport in Athens. Transfer to hotel. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Depart on a full day tour of Delphi, the center of the Ancient World – the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.
Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum of Delphi containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Return to Athens.
This morning, drive to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Continue to the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Return to Athens.
Enjoy the day at leisure in Athens. Stroll the quaint city streets and perhaps stop to eat in one of the sidewalk cafes. You'll have time to shop or explore more sights. This evening you will board the night ferry to Crete.
Arrive early morning in Chania town and transfer to the hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax and explore on your own.
This afternoon enjoy a tour of the Botanical Park. This evening you'll have a chance to discover Crete's special music and culinary delights at a Cretan Night cultural experience.
Depart for Heraklion this morning. Stop at Knossos for a guided tour. Then tour Heraklion upon arrival. Check into your hotel for the next two nights.
Discover the stunning island of Santorini on a day trip.
After breakfast, bid farewell to Crete as you depart for the airport for your flight to Athens and connecting flight home.


Twilla Dawn Manwaring Hedges 47 (commonly known to family as Twilla Dawn McGreggor) passed away April 12, 2019, in Reno, Nevada. She was born on February 21, 1972, to Marilyn and Glen Mihlfeith in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Twilla graduated from Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah in 1990 and attended college completing her Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences at Utah State University graduating in 2003.
Twilla served and completed an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the people of the Dominican Republic. She loved serving and spoke often of the love she had for the people.
She married Jedediah William Dean Hedges in the Vernal, Utah Temple on July 29, 2000. To this union Matthew Wyatt Hedges was born in 2004. Twilla had waited a very long time for her Matthew and was so happy when he arrived. Her life revolved around him. They are quite the pair. She will be an angel on his shoulders never far from his heart.
Twilla had a great love for the outdoors, she loved to kayak, go for hikes in the mountains, horseback riding, and helping friends work their cattle. But her true passion and talent was photography, focusing on wild life and the western life of ranches and rodeos. She loved to listen to music, her favorite artists were George Strait and John Denver and she loved to sing along. Twilla had a beautiful strong singing voice, which brought pleasure to all of us.
Her favorite pass time was making quilts for family and friends. She also enjoyed knitting hats she would donate to children's hospitals and burn centers. She never thought of herself first but was always more concerned with helping anyone that needed it. Whether it was offering a shoulder to cry on or giving advice to brighten some ones day.
Twilla loved people. She loved serving and she loved children. She was a giver. From a very early age she cared for and served those around her. Now that she has found peace, her service will continue as she watches over her family and participates in organ donation. She continues to give.
Jed's parents, Mac and Candi Hedges of Winnemucca, NV.. Jed's brothers, Buck (Sarah) Hedges of McCammon, ID., Sam (Jessica) Hedges of Princeton, OR.
Along with many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends whom she loved dearly and who loved her.
Her funeral service will be held at the Winnemucca Grass Valley Chapel, Winnemucca, Nevada Friday, April 19, 2019. A viewing will be held at the chapel beginning at 9:00 AM, funeral services at 10:00 A.M to be followed by a light lunch.
Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery 1700 S 500 E., Vernal, Utah at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 22, 2019.
There's still time to send flowers to the Graveside Service at the Vernal Memorial Park at 11:00 AM on April 22, 2019.


Epic recently has been focusing on some very useless parts of the game (in which I have seen,) and have been adding some stupid, useless, and unfair stuff to the game and barely doing anything about it.
I have split everything into sections to make everything easier to find.
Now we have planes, though they have been nerfed, they are extremely unfair.
- Remove them overall, and don't turn back.
That's my main suggestion; mainly because they are extremely over-used and annoying.
they always seem to laser you and remove all your shield, and then you don't stand a chance against the person who was flying it.
-Make them repellent to some bullets, but not all.
since they have extremely low health now, someone can just take out a Compact SMG and laser your plane and it'll be gone really soon.
Possibly make it invincible just too small bullets to make it somewhat more realistic.
I don't think I've ever seen a plane fly through a building and come back out pretty much completely unharmed. If a plane were to fly full force into a building or the ground it blows up.
-Make their spawn chance 25 or 50 percent. They spawn way too often.
That's about it for the planes, I don't have much reason to complain about them anymore now that they have been nerfed slightly, but there still is a lot of work to do on them to make it fair in game.
Jumping off a quad crasher averagely just kills you from fall damage.
etc, etc you know what I'm talking about.
Please don't. There is already enough vehicles, and this idea is just stupid overall. Even though it does seem like it would do much to help you, it is just going to make the game even more unfun as more and more people will just ride the new vehicles around and ruin it for you.
There is not much to complain about the weapons, except for a few of them.
Way too many people are coming across these now and only using these for close range combat. Does that make sense?
close range combat with a rocket launcher?
-Buff them, at least to where people cannot use them for close range anymore.
Way too OP overall, you should already know about this one Epic, it's a pistol, it is a good pistol, but Not that good.
Averagely you'd be walking your way to the circle, next thing you know you get tagged by someone for 75, that's like 200 meters away with a hand cannon.
I don't think they should be removed, just nerf them.
Whatever feature that is, please remove it.
Not sure if I missed out on a weapon here to talk about, but that's all I have problems with.
This is a valuable feature in the game but its insanely broken.
Terrain effects building so much, one thing I'm going to talk about is something that mainly happens at dusty divot/diner. Your builds would place under the ground except above ground. Try it out you'll know what I'm talking about.
Builds being placed in the ground is so annoying and doesn't just happen at dusty divot, often when you get shot at you try to place a build (anywhere) and it'll place in the ground.
you'll notice this rarely but it happens often in some occasions, when panic building, or spam building, or often when even normally building. You can place it 3 Blocks away from you. Which is very odd, I'd expect you to only place something one block in front of you. This can mess you up in many ways, or just be a simple waste of materials.
The building can be really unfair in many occasions, most people know how to build insane, as in quad ramps, and so on, and other people can barely build a double ramp.
nerfing it slightly would be awesome, but please don't ruin it.
The map is awesome and I love it, but I have a few suggestions for it.
-Increase the size of the map.
-Bring back the old tomato town, slightly revamped?
That was one of my favorite places to land and to just have it replaced with something that could've been placed somewhere else disappoints me.
Loot lakes definition is just pointless now.
I understand you already tried doing that, seeing loot lake, and dusty depot, but instead of ruining some of the coolest places just add in places like you did with paradise palms.
-Keep Happy Hamlet, and Frosty flights, but after season 7 slightly remove the snowy biome.
I don't want like 1/4 of the map (and I'm almost positive a lot of other people wouldn't either) to be only snow.
-Make a Ray (Pet) Back bling for another founder pack thing!
Most of this stuff is just my opinion, it is not meant to be taken seriously.
Make Fortnite good again, please.
Allow us to drive the vehicles already placed around the map, have some already broken down, or out of gas to decrease the chance of being able to use it. Make gas cans like a legendary/rare item that can drop and you can use on vehicles.
Instead of just allowing us to walk through the rivers placed on the map, give them some depth and allow them to slow us down, maybe decrease our accuracy a little bit.
If I missed anything and you have suggestions too, feel free to put them down here.
Same with your own opinions, I'm happy to hear them.
Pacecca, I understand that, but they're not essential. Nor' Strategic, either way, just one of my suggestions.
Traps are amazing? And very strategic and important mid fight if you know how to use them They can stop people from w keying into your box. Its not about random placement and hopes for kills they actually are very strategic and most good players use them in very strategic ways.


It is crafted from a gorgeous little polished Picture Jasper Heart pendant strung from an 18 inch solid silver curb chain.
The heart measures 2cm across.
Picture Jasper is an unusual but intriguing crystal with a varied mix of browns, and whites and some gorgeous patternation.
I have been selling fossil and meteorite jewellery for years now but have started adding some new types of jewellery.
I am sure these will be very popular!


CSM Tube was founded in 1983, starting from a single production line for electro welded stainless steel tubes with small diameters and wall thickness, with a yearly production of 2,5 million meters in three different diameters (7,50 - 9,50 - 10,00 mm).
Today production capacity is 32 million meters per year, 40 different tube diameters ranging from 4,00 to 25,00 mm and wall thickness ranging from 0,30 to 1,50 mm. In addition to a wider range of diameters and wall thickness, since 2000, CSM Tube can also supply bright heat-treated tubes in controlled atmosphere, either in coils or straight and cut to length up to 20 meters.
CSM Tube produces in compliance with the international standards foreseen for the different types of product and different applications. Up to 300 bar pressure testing is carried out on 100% of the heat-treated tubes supplied in coils. Alloys normally used range from austenitic, AISI 300 series, to refractory high nickel content alloys (alloy 800 - 825 - 840, alloy 600 - 601). Actually CSM Tube works in a facilities of 7000 square meters. This growth could be achieved thanks to the quality of the supplied products, service, competitiveness and continuous technological innovation that CSM Tube has been able to guarantee.


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The World Bank: Another World Organisation fraught with problems.
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Asian Development Bank, debt relief, International Monetary Fund
As promised. Sorry its rather long winded.
The first thing I have to say is I had little or no knowledge as to what the World Bank did other than when ever it calls its Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors presided over by some bloke named Jim Yong Kim the 12th president of the Bank it is in the lime light for all the wrong reasons.
So what is it and what is it function?
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, commonly known as the World Bank was Established in 1944, its headquartered are in Washington, with 10,000 employees in more than 120 offices worldwide.
It and its sisters organisations of global capitalism, the IMF and WTO have their origins in the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in July 1944.
Originally established to rebuild Europe after the war. Once the rubble was cleared up it branched out into the world expanding from a single institution to a closely associated group of five development institutions with close ties to the International Monetary Fund. (IMF)
The Bank to-day is like a cooperative in which 188 member countries are shareholders.
The term "World Bank" incorporates five closely associated entities that are to suppose to work collaboratively toward poverty reduction World Wide.
These are: The World Bank (IBRD and IDA), and three other agencies, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Its member countries, or shareholders, are represented by a Board of Governors, who are the ultimate policymakers at the World Bank. Generally, the governors are member countries' ministers of finance or ministers of development.
All members must first join the International Monetary Fund.
Members are shareholders in the bank but they do not all pull equal weight within the organisation.
The leading contributors, and therefore those with the biggest say in World Bank policy, are: the United States, Japan, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
Each of these five countries has a nominee on the bank's board of executive directors. The remaining 178 countries are between them allowed to nominate a total of 19 other board members.
It is this select board that decides on the bank's work.
So the rich and powerful decide where the money goes?
That should come as no surprise, even to the most die-hard anti-capitalist protester.
Some more moderate critics argue that while it is normal for the richest countries to choose who they are willing to help, the methods used are too narrowly focused.
The critics say that to invest in projects that seek to smash corruption, for example, will do little to alleviate long-term poverty unless and until the entire international economic system is reformed and made fairer. True but impossible to achieve.
And the critics go on to say that the bank attaches far too many strings to its loans. For example, in return for debt relief Benin, the poverty-stricken African country, was forced to liberalize its cotton sector and introduce a performance-based pay structure for civil servants. Zambia was forced to privatize its copper mines in return for relief. The move led to 60,000 job losses in the sector.
The poorest countries of the world owe more money to the World Bank and the IMF than they do any other private or government institutions because most of these loans were so poorly designed that the borrowing countries have not reaped enough income to pay them back.
Up to quite recently the World Bank and IMF refuse to cancel debts because these two institutions say that their bylaws prohibit them from doing this. Additionally, governments have special incentive to stay current with their multilateral debts, since the IMF determines the creditworthiness of countries: i.e., until the IMF gives its stamp of approval (which usually requires adherence to the economic policies it recommends), poor countries generally cannot get credit or capital from other sources.
IN 1996 the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative was introduced by the world bank to address the above problem.
Since the HIPC Initiative was adopted in 1996, only five countries-Uganda, Bolivia, Guyana, Mozambique, and Mali-have received or are in a position to receive any relief this year (2000). And these countries have found HIPC relief to be worth relatively little. Uganda began to receive debt relief worth US$350 million in April 1998, but as a consequence lost access to other debt relief mechanisms. With a drop in the international price of coffee, its chief export, Uganda found itself by April 1999 once again saddled with an officially "unsustainable" debt burden. An internal World Bank/IMF report indicates that Mali and Burkina Faso (slated for HIPC relief in early 2000) will actually pay more on their debt after graduating from HIPC.
(This multilateral debt (money owed to international institutions like the World Bank and IMF as well as their sister institutions like the Asian Development Bank, the African Development Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank) has skyrocketed in the last few years for the poorest countries. For low-income countries (defined by the World Bank as those with per capita Gross National Product below US$785), multilateral debt increased by some 544% between 1980 and 1997, from US$24 billion to US$155 billion, and currently constitutes 33% of their total long-term debt burden (versus about 25% in 1980). For the most severely indebted of those low-income countries, multilateral debt increased by 459%, from US$10.6 billion to US$59 billion, with a corresponding percentage increase in their long-term debt from 22% to 30%.)
Of the 32 countries classified as severely indebted low-income countries, 25 are in sub-Saharan Africa. For example, the country of Chad in West Africa saw its debt increase from US$330 million in 1987 to US$1 billion ten years later. Chad's debt/GDP ratio rose from 28 percent in 1987 to 55 percent in 1997.
The World Bank Group has set two goals for the world to achieve by 2030:
End extreme poverty by decreasing the percentage of people living on less than $1.25 a day to no more than 3%
Promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country
So why is there still so much poverty after 60 years of the Bank's existence?
Its ethos is simple: Countries that are open to international trade, are diversified, attract foreign direct investment and adhere to free market economic policies are the most likely countries to sustain growth.
It is a case of capitalism will feed itself.
The theory goes that, by encouraging countries to pursue US-style economic management and by attracting private investment, economies will grow and poverty will die as a knock-on effect. Worthless as Inequalities of trade, health, education, and the like ensure that any knock-on effect is controlled.
Much of the World banks money, goes on efforts to strengthen the banks and capital markets.
How and where does it get its Funds?
It is primarily financed by selling IBRD bonds AAA-rated in the world's financial markets.
The Banks Capital consists of reserves built up over the years and money paid in from the bank's 188 member country shareholders. IBRD income also pays for World Bank operating expenses and has contributed to IDA and debt relief. It has US$178 billion in what is known as "callable capital," which could be drawn from our shareholders as backing, should it ever be needed to meet IBRD obligations for borrowings (bonds) or guarantees.
Although the World Bank attempts to present the goal of the organisation as "reducing poverty", this has never been their objective.
Their main objective is to fund large-scale power and infrastructure projects in the third world to prepare the way for the exploitation of these countries natural resources and cheap labour by northern corporations.
The poor have no say in "development" projects which often displace them, rob their countries of valuable natural resources, and contribute to the climate change which is hitting their countries the hardest.
The World Bank, in conjunction with the IMF also provides loans to countries in debt in return for "structural adjustment" reforms to their economy which usually involve the slashing of healthcare, education and social services budgets, to the detriment of the local population, as well as dropping tariffs and opening their markets to a flood of cheap western imports. These often destroy local industry, farming and quality jobs, increasing the availability of easily exploitable labour for multinational corporations to take advantage of.
Regardless of whatever alleviating measures are taken, because of the very nature of global capitalism, the World Bank cannot be transformed into a benevolent global institution, since its very premise is to protect and promote the interests of multinational corporations.
The World Bank has no democratic accountability to those whom its decisions affect, decisions which take place behind closed doors and with little transparency.
The World Bank recently admitted that the world added 200 million poor people to the rolls of poverty by 1998 over the 1.3 billion classified as living below the international poverty line in 1993 (people with an income of less than a dollar a day).
Tanzania, half of whose population is illiterate, spends a third of its budget on debt payments and spends four times more on debt than it does primary education.
Niger, where life expectancy is only 47 years, spends more on debt payments than it does on health and education combined.
Altogether sub-Saharan Africa spends four times as much on debt repayment as she does on healthcare.
And you wonder why we have Ebola.
What we need is an Organisation that provide interest-free credits, and grants to developing countries. That offers support to developing countries through policy advice, research and analysis, and technical assistance. That ensure that countries can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge to reduces Inequality not poverty.
In my view it should be scraped and replaced by a WORLD AID COMMISSION OF 0.05% on all High Frequency Trading, on all Foreign Exchange Transactions ( over £20,000) and on all Sovereignty Wealth Funds Acquisition.
This would produce a perpetual funded source of finance that could be run by a compact Organisation Independent of the United Nations. ( see previous Postings)
In the mean time it could and should at this every moment spend its so-called "callable capital," to advert the Spread of Ebola.
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Cloud computing can have a big impact on businesses whether they are small or large. Cloud computing has many advantages and that is the reason companies, around the world, are embracing cloud computing. Cloud computing has helped companies in saving a lot of money and space and thus there is an exponential increase in the number of cloud computing jobs. More importantly, it has given the flexibility of adding or removing any service easily, depending on the companies' needs.
The number of companies adopting cloud computing is increasing at an extremely fast rate creating a plenty of job opportunities in the field of cloud computing. The global cloud computing market will grow to a whopping $241 billion by 2020, according to Forrester Research. Millions of cloud computing will be created.
The increase in the number of companies adopting cloud computing has resulted in a huge demand for cloud computing professionals which will increase the number of cloud computing jobs. Companies are looking for the right skills for the professionals for the jobs related to cloud computing. Cloud computing has many career opportunities including cloud architects, cloud developers, cloud engineers, cloud security specialists, cloud support analysts and many more.
This is the perfect opportunity for professionals in software development, IT administration and networking domain to upgrade themselves and be a hot property in the job market. Having said that, it is also a great opportunity for freshers who are looking to make long and rewarding cloud computing jobs.
With the right training and certificate, you can also jumpstart your cloud computing job. But the key here is to do it as soon as possible. Early adopters always have the upper hand. In fact, the combination of Big Data and cloud computing will be the most sought-after combination in the near future. Cloud Big Data Specialist is going to be the most in-demand job title for the future.


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Q: problem dynamically changing the form's state I have an array inside values and I would like to change state using the "name" property inside the form but it doesn't work. What am I doing wrong?
const initialFlashcardState = {
  collection_name: '',
  prompt: '',
  answers: ['1', '2', '3', '4'],
  right_answer: 1,
};

const [values, setValues] = useState(initialFlashcardState);

const handleInputChange = (e) => {
  const { name, value } = e.target;
  setValues({
    ...values,
    [name]: value,
  });
};

return (
  <Controls.Input
    label='First Answer'
    name='answers[0]'
    value={values.answers[0]}
    onChange={handleInputChange}
  />
);

A: you are trying to change property called answers[0] and that is a string.
here is the codesandbox link
although it is not the best approach to this it's better to use an object array for this

A: If you want to keep your data structure I would suggest to pass index to handleInputChange as long as your inputs are ordered:
const handleInputChange = (e, index) => {
    const { value } = e.target
    setValues({
        ...values,
        answers: [
          ...values.answers.slice(0, index),
          value,
          ...values.answers.slice(index + 1)
    })
}

/* ... */

<Controls.Input
  label="First Answer"
  value={values.answers[0]}
  onChange={e => handleInputChange(e, 0)}
/>


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fn demo_mut_advanced_unique(our: &mut i32) -> i32 {
    unknown_code_1(&*our);

    // This "re-asserts" uniqueness of the reference: After writing, we know
    // our tag is at the top of the stack.
    *our = 5;

    unknown_code_2();

    // We know this will return 5
    *our
}

// Now comes the evil context
use std::ptr;

static mut LEAK: *mut i32 = ptr::null_mut();

fn unknown_code_1(x: &i32) {
    unsafe {
        LEAK = x as *const _ as *mut _;
    }
}

fn unknown_code_2() {
    unsafe {
        *LEAK = 7; //~ ERROR: /write access .* tag does not exist in the borrow stack/
    }
}

fn main() {
    demo_mut_advanced_unique(&mut 0);
}


A £2 million project to transform the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath between Skipton and Gargrave, and Bradley to Kildwick, has been given the go-ahead.
Following our bid which was supported by Craven District Council, funding of £1.46m from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) has been awarded to improve 11km of towpath.
In addition, Craven District Council has allocated up to £365,000 towards the scheme and the Trust have allocated £136,000 from its budget.
The project has been developed in partnership with the Craven District Council and Sustrans. The plan identifies a phased approach to improving accessibility along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal; providing a safer walking and cycling access into the Yorkshire Dales and making connections into neighbouring towns and villages.
This latest scheme will highlight the canal as a year-round gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, making it more accessible for local residents and enhancing the waterway as a visitor destination for walkers, cyclists, boaters and canoeists. Work is due to commence in 2019.
The announcement of this scheme builds on the 2016 Department for Transport-funded £450,000 scheme to improve the towpath between Skipton and Bradley.
Sean McGinley, regional director Yorkshire and North East at Canal & River Trust, added: "Our research reveals that spending time by water can give people a real boost, improving their physical health and mental wellbeing, so we're delighted that this comprehensive improvement scheme has been funded and approved.
As part of its contribution the District Council will fund a marketing programme to work with local businesses on how they can benefit from the scheme, and also work with regional tourism agencies to promote the canal and area to new visitors.


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Title Fairfield a university in motion - Vol. 02, No. 01 - October 1973
Originating Office University Relations Division
Date October 1973
Description This publication serves to provide information and insight on the university to members of its external community, particularly parents, alumni and friends of the institution. It is published five times during the academic year - in October, December, February, April and June - by Fairfield University.
Notes A timeline for Fairfield Magazines is as follows: "Fairfield: University in Motion", which runs from Fall 1967, Vol. 1, No. 1 through Spring 1971, Vol. 5, No. 10; "Fairfield a university in motion", which runs from October 1972, Vol. 1, No. 1, through October 1977, Vol. 6, No. 1; "Fairfield Now: the Magazine of Fairfield University", which runs from March 1978, Vol. 1, No. 1 through Winter 2009, Vol. 32, No. 3; "Fairfield University Magazine", which runs from Fall 2010 to the present.
Type of Document Journal
Original Format Newsprint; black-and-white; ill.; 8 1/2 x 11 in.
Identifier FFLDUIM197310
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France is the largest country in the European Union and the third largest country in Europe. The country has been at the heart of European history and it is one of the top locations in Europe to open a business. A major economic power, France attracts foreign investors worldwide who are interested in starting a business in France. The capital city, Paris, is a renewed cultural and business center, full of history and various business opportunities for entrepreneurs. Our lawyers in France are ready to walk you through the steps required for starting a business in France, one of the most powerful countries in the world.
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Requirements for starting a business in France
Depending on the chosen business entity, there are a few requirements to consider when starting a business in France. Among these, the most important ones are the documents which need to be prepared. In the case of sole proprietorships, the list of documents needed is not very extensive, however, foreign citizens must have residence permits in order to set up this type of structure. Another requirement when opening a sole trader in France is to provide information and proof of one's qualifications. The sole trader is usually employed by professionals in the accounting, law and medical fields in France. Similar requirements apply when deciding to set up a partnership in France.
Things change when opening a SARL or SA in France, as the list of documents to be filed with the Trade Register is more extensive. The following documents need to be considered for starting a business in France:
the personal information of the shareholders (their names, addresses, residency are required);
information about the directors of the company (at least one director must be appointed);
the company's Articles of Association which must be drafted in French and authenticated by a public notary;
proof of the company's legal address in France (this is a mandatory requirement no matter the type of structure chosen);
all the documents submitted by foreign individuals or companies must be translated and notarized.
The same requirements apply when opening a branch or subsidiary of a foreign company. Our French lawyers can guide foreign investors who want to open companies on the documents they need to prepare for a fast and correct company registration procedure.
We invite you to read about starting a business in France in the infographic below:
Procedure of starting a business in France
France encourages foreign direct investments and the procedure of opening a company in France is straightforward and very accessible due to the online company registration option. By using the online procedure, entrepreneurs avoid the bureaucratic relation with the public authorities (tax authorities, the social security agencies, the Commercial Court etc.). Thus, the entire procedure of starting a business in France doesn't take longer than seven days. If you need legal assistance for the incorporation procedure, you may call our French lawyers.
Documents needed to open a business in France
The following documents must be prepared in order to start a business in France:
the company name reservation form which is filed with the Commercial Register;
the object of activity of the company which must be accompanied by a description;
the names of the shareholders, proof their addresses and their passports;
the names of the directors and copies after their passports or other identification papers;
information about the allotment of the shares in the company.
Our French lawyers invite you to watch a comprehensive video about company formation in France:
Types of companies in France
According to Commercial Law in France, the following types of entities are available for registration in France:
the sole trader, which is the simplest business form available for single enterprisers in this country;
the private limited liability company which take several forms, one of the most employed one being the simplified limited liability company for self-employed professionals;
the unipersonal limited liability company which is characterized by the fact that it has one shareholder;
the joint stock company, also known as the public limited liability company;
the simplified public limited liability company which is preferred by foreign companies interested in the French market;
the partnership which implies having at least two members called partners.
Our attorneys in France can offer detailed information about each type of business form and help you with the procedures related to starting a business in France. In case you intend to open a company in Estonia, we can put you in contact with our partners.
Share capital requirements for starting a business in France
Foreign investor who want to start businesses in France must comply with the following share capital requirements imposed by the law:
the sole trader needs no minimum share capital;
the partnership does not require a minimum share capital;
there is no minimum share capital imposed on the private limited liability company;
the unipersonal limited liability company requires no minimum share capital;
the joint stock company requires a minimum share capital of 37,000 euros.
Business registration numbers in France
Our attorneys in France can help foreign investors who want to register any of the types of companies above. The SIRET and SIREN numbers are two of the main identifiers of a company in France. The SIREN number is issued upon the registration of the business with the Trade Register and is made of 9 digits. The SIRET number is made of the SIREN number to which 5 digits are added. The last 5 digits represent the geographical location of the company in France. Another 5 digit code issued to a French company is the APE – it designates the main object of activity of the business.
Tax and social security registration of a company in France
Starting a business in France implies several steps and one of the final steps of the business registration process refers to obtaining a tax registration number and registering for social security purposes. French companies must also register for VAT, however, this requirement is not mandatory from the beginning. Obtaining a VAT number is mandatory only for trading companies in France, however, it also becomes mandatory for companies which register an annual income of 35,000 euros. French companies hiring personnel must also register for social security purposes as employers. It is also useful to note that French companies involved in trading activities can register with the Customs Authorities and obtain EORI number.
When it comes to the taxation of companies in France, the corporate tax which need to be paid is set at 33%, however, micro-enterprises benefit from a lower corporate tax. Also, France has signed numerous double tax treaties which provide for various deductions and exemptions. Our French law firm can guide foreign investors who open companies here on the tax and social security obligations they need to respect as employers.
Business licensing for companies in France
The last step which will enable a French company to conduct business activities is obtaining special licenses and permits. While the general licenses are issued by the municipality, other special licenses are issued by specific authorities. Foreign investors should also know that depending on the type of company they want to open, they need to register with different authorities, as it follows:
if the company will complete commercial activities, it must register with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
if the business will complete a specific trade or craft, it must register with the Chamber of Craftsmen;
in the case of sole trader completing liberal professions, registration with URSSAF is required;
for those operating in agriculture, registration with the Chamber of Agriculture is required;
financial companies must register with the Central Bank and/or the Financial Supervisory Authority.
Other activities can also require obtaining other licenses or undergoing specific inspections. It is best to consult with our lawyers in France on the licenses and permits needed for your business, in accordance with the activities you plan on undertaking here.
Hiring personnel when starting a business in France
The French Labor Code governs the relationship between the employer and the employee. Employees have an online registration option in France. The procedure is simple and the employer must ensure that the employee obtains a pre-hiring declaration. Employees in France must be registered with the social security services. The employer must also register with the labor inspection and for the supplementary retirement funds, no later than three months after the business has been set up.
France is dedicated to investing in education. Its public spending on education (the percentage of GDP) is approximately 5.8%, larger than the approximate average value of 4.8% in the rest of the G20 countries. France also ranks high in terms of productivity: the country has one of the best hourly productivity rates, when compared to the European average. The high level of training and education of the average French employee reflects in these statistics. A high percentage of the French population is bilingual.
France is also known for its quality of life, reflected in criteria such as: costs of living, infrastructure, economy, environment, security, culture and leisure activities and others. The French Government is aware of the importance of entrepreneurship in France and in recent years the country has increased innovation incentives. France's research tax credit applies to companies that incur Research & Development expenses. Such companies are eligible to receive the tax credit regardless of their size, business sector and nationality. The tax credit covers 30% of all R&D expenses, up to 100 million euros and 5% above this amount.
Start-up costs in France
On average, it is relatively easy to start a business in France in terms of costs and time, compared to the other G20 countries. Cost components include:
labour,
facility costs,
utility costs (electricity, telecommunications, and others),
corporate tax.
Other start-up costs in France can include taxes for mandatory procedures, notary fees, the minimum share capital and auxiliary costs. On average, the time needed to start a business in France is 7 days, much lower than the G20 average. Our law firm in France can provide detailed information about all necessary start-up costs, depending on the type of company you choose to set up in France.
Reasons to invest in France
France is one of the most influential countries in the European Union and in the world, having great cultural, economic, military and political powers. The country is home to some of the largest companies in the world and many prestigious businesses originate in France or have been influenced by French culture. France has a mixed economy, comprising private enterprises and state properties. The French State governs some important business sectors such as: telecommunications, railways, energy and aerospace. France's main trading partners for imports and exports are: Germany, UK, USA, Spain, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands.
An entrepreneur willing to start a business in France must be aware that France also offers a special attention to the education sector, having a highly centralized educational system and constantly investing in the formation of the future employees. Moreover, when it comes to educational programs for foreign students, France is considered the fourth most popular destination in the world.
Some of the most developed business sectors in France are the agricultural sector, the country being a large producer of agricultural products, and the tourism sector - France is among the top tourist destinations in the world. Its popular cities, popular sites and other attractions make tourism a very profitable business sector.
France is placed in the top 5 business destinations worldwide due to its economic standards and stability among other attractive features. The French economy is not only appreciated, but also sustained by a series of real aspects that are in most of the cases considered by foreign investors:
As a global economic power, France is the second-largest market with more than 67 million consumers.
There are more than 29 leading businesses established in France and that enjoy high success.
Banking, insurance and the luxury goods market are powerful in France.
Around USD 2,762 billion is the registered GDP in France this year.
There are more than 28,000 foreign capital companies registered in France.
Around 1,323 foreign investment projects have been accepted in 2018 in France.
According to the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report, France ranks 8th out of 137 worldwide economies.
The well-developed infrastructure and the strategic geographic location eases the business path with international investors in France.
France has numerous European partners, the country being among the founders of the European Union.
Paris, the capital of France is a leading global financial center with 4 French banks among the most powerful 20 banks in the world.
French holding companies
Another option for those interested in starting a business in France is the holding company which offers many advantages, especially from a fiscal point of view. Being a member state of the European Union, France follows the regulations of the EU's Parent-Subsidiary directive. Thus, when a French holding company is controlling more than 10% of a subsidiary for more than one year, the dividends remitted by the EU subsidiary are free from taxation. However, on the basis of numerous double tax treaties signed by France with other countries, tax exemption can be applied in order to avoid the withholding taxes on dividends and also the companies can be exempt from paying corporate taxes, when the subsidiary is not in an EU country.
For more information about starting a business in France, please contact our law firm in France. We can provide a wide range of legal services, personalized according to your specific business needs in this country and also in other European states. If you need to set up a company in Malaysia, we can put you in touch with our local partners.
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Alec Stevens was born in Brazil in 1965 where his father, stationed in various parts of the world, was on military assignment. At age twenty he began his professional career as an illustrator for secular magazines, books, and newspapers, and also as an artist/writer for comics and graphic novels. In late 1989 he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ, and in 1992 he accepted an ongoing teaching position at the Kubert School. In 2000 and 2001 he published, with the help of friends and former students, his first Christian comic books (two issues of GLORY TO GOD which were later collected into anthology form with additional material), and in 2006 the Calvary Comics imprint continued in earnest with the publication of the full color graphic novel SADHU SUNDAR SINGH. Since then many other titles, as well as comics tracts and posters, have been added to the Calvary Comics line. He says, "With these books it is my desire to share the Gospel message in sequential art (comics) form, using true accounts from various parts of the world, past and present, which line up with the revealed will of God as shown in the Scriptures." Attending Times Square Church in NYC since 1996, Alec has also been involved with street evangelism, feeding the homeless via the Raven Truck ministry, leading worship music and Bible study with the Drama Team outreaches to various shelters, and, since 2010, playing guitar with the music ministry. He currently resides in northern New Jersey.
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A fundraising quiz in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust will take place in Ballymena Bowling Club on Friday, November 2, at 8.30pm.
Teams of all sizes will be welcome at a cost of £5 per person.
The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust was set up by Colin and Eithne Bell in 2015 following the death of their son Kevin in a hit and run incident in New York. The family was determined to bring Kevin home and as news of their plight spread throughout Newry and beyond a massive fundraising campaign was initiated. Over £150,000 was raised and repatriation of the body was achieved.
In the period since, the Trust has assisted over 500 families whose loved ones have died away from home.
During the quiz on November 2, a raffle will be held to garner additional funds and all money raised on the evening will go directly to the Trust. Further details can be obtained from Derek on 07752140037.


As a Boston-area climber, I really appreciate urban crags, those spunky little cliffs and boulderfields tucked in between housing developments and industrial parks. They may not always be the prettiest or the biggest, but for those of us who don't have a Hueco in our backyard and can't take off work to travel, they're the only way to get out on real rock with any regularity. As a salute to city-dwelling rock, I've put together this guide to five of my favorite urban bouldering crags around the US.
Tucked into the woods behind a strip mall in Boston's suburbs, Hammond Pond is probably one of the only climbing areas on the East Coast that's accessible by subway. The boulders and cliffs scattered around the pond are short, slabby-to-steep, and made almost entirely of Roxbury puddingstone, Massachusetts' state rock. People who aren't used to climbing puddingstone may find themselves getting frustrated at first. It's notoriously slippery, and filled with harsh micro-edges and crystals, making it great for building both technique and strength.While there's bouldering scattered around Hammond, the main area is the Alcove, a short overhanging wall with traverses and moderate face problems. To get there, take the green line toward Riverside and get off at Chestnut Hill; from the stop, the approach is about ten minutes.
I don't know how Moe's has stayed under the radar for as long as it has. The area, located in a sandstone desert valley, is gorgeous. The climbing is super-steep, with plenty of dynamic moves and a few nice highballs. And while Moe's is located on the outskirts of southern Utah's biggest city and surrounded by residential developments, the protected location makes it feel much wilder. My one gripe about the climbing at Moe's Valley was the occasionally sketchy rock, though the sandstone is pretty solid compared to other local crags.Thanks to suburban sprawl, you can park and walk five minutes to the boulders. It's also possible to bike or walk from downtown St. George, though the city's shortage of crosswalks and general disregard for pedestrians makes it a bit of an adventure.
Flagstaff Mountain has been the training ground for some of the world's strongest climbers. Early bouldering greats like John Gill opened problems on Flagstaff's sandstone walls and boulders, and the area still draws big names like Daniel Woods and Alex Puccio.
The sandstone is rock-solid, if a little bit sharp, and most of the bouldering is just feet from the road. Flagstaff is also accessible by foot, via a path that winds through meadows and past Boulder's famous most famous landmark, the Flatirons. Non-residents who plan to drive will need to buy a parking pass, available at any of the six self-service stations on Flagstaff Road ($5.00 per day).
Thanks to the healthy local climbing culture, there are always at least a few people around, so finding a spotter shouldn't be hard. Grades tend to be sand-bagged.
Rat and Cat Rocks would be unremarkable if it weren't for their location. These small schist outcroppings on Central Park's southern edge are more or less the only climbable stone in Manhattan, and from spring through autumn draw crowds of boulderers looking for a quick outdoor pump. The problems are mostly easy, but there are a few hard eliminates up to V10. Because the climbing is so limited, practices like gluing are often more accepted here than at other crags.Two of the rocks' better-known denizens are Yukihiko Ikumori, a Japanese gardener known as the "spiritual godfather" of Central Park climbing, and Ashima Shiraishi, a local climbing prodigy who, at 8 years old, sent her first V10 at Rat Rock.
This collection of oblong granite boulders is notable for its slabby, technical problems and splitter cracks, both of which should challenge gym climbers. There are a few steeper problems around as well, like the classic Paint Can (V5).Boat Rock has a long history of climbing, and was the site of one of the first bouldering competitions in the US in 1985. In 2001, Boat Rock was slated for development as a housing complex, but was narrowly saved when the Southeastern Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund purchased the land on which the boulders sat. Since then, land donations from locals have helped to expand the area and protect it for future climbing.


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Creating Future Philanthropists
First Generation Scholarship program adds community service element to scholarship program.
Emerlinda Castillejo and Dawn LaBonte of Wells Fargo, left, and scholarship recipient Nicole Trujillo. (UNLV Creative Services)
Please note that this Article is more than three years old and details may have changed since the publish date.
By UNLV Foundation
: This is part of the In UNLV We Trust series. These stories explore the reasons donors give to UNLV and the direct impact they have on the beneficiaries of their gifts.
Dawn LaBonte and Emerlinda Castillejo get up every morning excited to serve. LaBonte, senior vice president for community relations and senior manager, and Castillejo, vice president / community relations consultant, have been sharing their commitment and passion around community service as part of the Wells Fargo Social Responsibility Group for more than 20 years.
Part of their roles, says LaBonte, is "to help students, team members, and volunteers find their inner philanthropist."
"We help people connect with empathy and provide them opportunities to see the world through another lens," she says.
"Once that lens expands, each of us sees our place in humanity differently and with a deeper compassion. It enables us to more fully serve our customers, our nonprofits, our communities, and ideally, the world."
"And if we're doing our jobs right, we're helping to create the next generation of philanthropists," adds Castillejo.
At UNLV, this vision is being realized through the Wells Fargo First Generation Scholarship program, started nearly two decades ago to promote academic achievement for low- and moderate-income students and families. The scholarship requires that recipients perform 40 hours of community service each semester.
"Everyone should do it," Wells Fargo Scholar Nicole Trujillo reflects.
"Volunteering at Three Square and the Shade Tree women's shelter made me realize that my needs are very different from other people's needs. It gives me a much different perspective."
Trujillo was born in Las Vegas and raised by a mom who works in housekeeping at a Strip resort. After graduating with AP honors from East Career Technical Academy, she enrolled at UNLV unsure of where her educational journey would lead, but with a conviction that she wanted to help people.
She thought that meant a career in social services, but getting a job as an usher at Caesars Colosseum proved to be an epiphany.
"I realized that helping others is central to hospitality," she says. "I never would have realized that had it not been for UNLV." She is now a junior in the Harrah College of Hospitality. "People spend their hard-earned money to come to Las Vegas. I feel that my job is to help exceed their expectations. I want to give back to the community."
"Because of the Wells Fargo Scholarship, I can see graduation in my future. I'll have a degree from one of the best hospitality programs in the nation. It is so rewarding for me, and a big deal for my family."
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In a move which may prove both good and bad for Indians who want to migrate to America, two Republican Senators have proposed a new legislation that has been backed by US President Donald Trump. According to this legislation, the education elite will have dibs on the Green Card or permanent residency of the country over those who are not. Here comes the good and bad part, as a part of this legislation only the educated Indian will be able to migrate to the US easily as compared to the unskilled Indians, according to a TOI report. This is being done by the United states government to facilitate high skilled, educationally-privileged immigration at the expense of family ties-based immigration.
After the implementation of this legislation, Indians who currently use both H1-B guest worker route and family ties to migrate to the United States will now get an easy way. The educated- highly skilled English-proficient elites, who till now had a hard way to migrate can easily do so as they will get an upper hand on the permanent residency of US.
But still Indian citizens are still constrained by the country specific quota that is 7 per cent, but Nepalese or Pakistanis have a greater chance of getting US residency than Indians as the residents there are fewer in number.
According to the TOI report, good education, particularly if it is a US-minted degree, will earn big points: An applicant with a high school diploma from the United States or the foreign equivalent gets one point; a foreign bachelor's degree earns five points, while a US bachelor's degree earns six points.


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