EXIT SIGN 3d & 2d electrical symbol in on ArchiCAD17 & up - minor bugs fix.
Door with one leaf sliding over the outer wall surface.
Sliding folding door with optional number of panels.
Swing or double acting entrance door.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves and 2 sidelights.
Single window with optional transoms and different opening types to place in shells.
Hinged or double acting door with two sidelights.
Round window with with different opening types.
Single window with optional transoms and different opening types.
Hinged gate as an object.
Hinged, double acting or double egress double door.
This spherical bollard is intended for traffic-control purposes.
Horizontally sliding window with three sashes.
Hinged or double acting door.
Bow window with transom and different opening types.
This folding parking hoop barrier serves for blocking access to individual parking lots and/or other restricted areas.
Horizontally sliding window with two sashes.
Hinged or double acting door with transom.
Hinged, double acting or double egress double door with sidelight and transom.
Hinged, double acting or double egress double door with two sidelights.
Door with two leaves sliding over the outer wall surface.
Double window with optional lower transom and different opening types.
Horizontally sliding window with four sashes.
Arched single window with optional transom and different opening types.
Storefront double door with sidelights and transom.
Triple window with optional transoms and different opening types.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves, arch top, 2 sidelights and transom.
HInged or double acting door with arch top, sidelight and transom.
Hinged, double acting or double egress double door with arch top.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves, 2 sidelights and transom.
Bay window with splayed sides, transom and different opening types.
Trapezoid-shaped window with double sash, optional transom and different opening types.
Double door with arch top.
2D sign to indicate "Disabled".
HInged or double acting door with arch top, 2 sidelights and transom.
Garage double door with arch top.
Single window with two sashes, optional transoms and different opening types.
Arched triple window with inside and outside sashes, transom and different opening types.
Sliding folding double door with optional number of leaves.
Hinged, double acting or double egress double door with arch top, 2 sidelights and transom.
Hinged or double acting door with sidelight.
Hinged, double acting or double egress door with openable sidelight.
Hinged or double acting door with arch top and transom.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves.
Bay window with square sides, transom and different opening types.
Arched double window with inside and outside sashes, transom and different opening types.
Storefront door with sidelights and transom.
Triple window, with transom on middle segment, and different opening types.
Double door with arch top and transom.
This generic cone-shaped plastic marker is intended for temporary traffic redirection.
Different types of 2D scale sign with optional text.
2D sign to indicate the insertion point's x, y coordinates.
2D parking sign with "Disabled" symbol.
A traditional street sign with optional arrow at either end. Set the street name, font and dimensions.
A standard New Zealand direction street sign for visualization. An image is pasted onto a back board, with an option to mount on a post. Set dimensions, choose direction (turn left, turn right, turn left or right, or proceed straight ahead) and choose from 4 standard sign sizes. Note that the image appears only in Open GL and photorendered views. Also note that at the time of upload, a bug fixed in ArchiCAD 18 may prevent effective use in previous versions.
A standard New Zealand give-way sign for visualization. An image is pasted onto a back board, with an option to mount on a post. Set dimensions and choose from 3 standard sign sizes. Note that the image appears only in Open GL and photorendered views. Also note that at the time of upload, a bug fixed in ArchiCAD 18 may prevent effective use in previous versions.
A standard New Zealand direction street sign for visualization. An image is pasted onto a back board, with an option to mount on a post. Set dimensions, choose direction (no left turn, no right turn, or no U-turn) and choose from 4 standard sign sizes. Note that the image appears only in Open GL and photorendered views. Also note that at the time of upload, a bug fixed in ArchiCAD 18 may prevent effective use in previous versions.
A standard New Zealand roundabout give-way sign for visualization. An image is pasted onto a back board, with an option to mount on a post. Set dimensions and choose from 3 standard sign sizes. Note that the image appears only in Open GL and photorendered views.
A standard New Zealand speed-limit street sign for visualization. An image is pasted onto a back board, with an option to mount on a post. Set dimensions, choose the speed limit (10km/h up to Open Road speed in steps of 10) and choose from 3 standard sign sizes. Note that the image appears only in Open GL and photorendered views. Also note that at the time of upload, a bug fixed in ArchiCAD 18 may prevent effective use in previous versions.
A standard New Zealand stop street sign for visualization. An image is pasted onto a back board, with an option to mount on a post. Set dimensions, and choose from 3 standard sign sizes. Note that the image appears only in Open GL and photorendered views. Also note that at the time of upload, a bug fixed in ArchiCAD 18 may prevent effective use in previous versions.
Electronic sphygmomanometer. LCD displays non-invasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature. Used in hospitals and clinics. Includes an optional mobile stand.
The 45 cm 5-in-1 cooking module offers various possibility to cook your favorite dishes and try new recipes. This is a simple yet harmonious design that has been specially created to ensure you a unique cooking experience.
This module delivers 2.8 kW of total power.
It features 5 Cooking modes: steam, boiling, roasting, frying as well as low temperature.
It also includes 2 Induction grid and an interface with slide control.
Once installed, this induction hob is perfectly aligned with your worktop.
Half round-shaped window with different opening types.
Window with variable number of sides and different opening types.
Oval-shaped window with different opening types.
Trapezoid-shaped window with optional transom and different opening types.
Hinged or double acting door with arch top.
Hinged, double acting or double egress double door with sidelight.
Hinged or double acting door with sidelight and transom.
Hinged, double acting or double egress double door with arch top, sidelight and transom.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves and sidelight.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves, sidelight and transom.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves and transom.
Sliding folding door with optional number of leaves.
Hinged, double acting or double egress double door with arch top and transom.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves, arch top, sidelight and transom.
Door with 2, 3 or 4 sliding leaves, arch top and transom.
Double window with inside and outside sashes, transom and different opening types.
Single window with inside and outside sashes, transom and different opening types.
Single window with inside/outside sashes opening in opposite directions; transom and different opening types.
Triple window with inside and outside sashes, transom and different opening types.
Double window with double hung sashes.
Triple window with double hung sashes.
Single window with double hung sashes.
Double window with single hung sashes.
Triple window with single hung sashes.
Single window with single hung sashes.
Triple window, with transoms on both side segments, and different opening types.
Single window with two main sashes, optional transoms, sidelight and opening types.
Single window with one main sash, optional transoms, sidelight and different opening types.
Storefront double door with transom.
Double window with optional transoms and different opening types.
Sliding Door Three Panels OR French Door Vent-Fixed-Vent.
Sliding Door Four Panels OR French Door Fixed-Vent-Vent-Fixed.
Door with arch top and transom.
Sliding folding double door with optional number of panels.
Overhead garage door with arch top.
Vertical sliding garage door with arch top.
Double window with optional transoms and different opening types to place in shells.
Window with optional transoms, sidelight and different opening types to place in shells.


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Q: Enhance current SQLite query I inherited an old SQLite database I should not change (this is a requirement). There are many tables, but I will focus on two of them:
songs
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song_id (primary autoincrement)
group_id (external)
title
audio_file_path
wasPurchased (boolean, 0/1)

groups
----------
group_id (primary autoincrement, related to songs group_id)
group_name

At the moment, the application needs to perform this query:
SELECT song_id,title,audio_file_path,wasPurchased,G.group_name AS groupName,
G.group_id AS groupId FROM songs AS S JOIN groups AS G ON S.group_id=G.group_id
ORDER BY groupName DESC

Is there any way, with the same query, to extract how many distinct G.group_id have wasPurchased=0?
Any help is appreciated.

A: SELECT song_id,title,audio_file_path,wasPurchased,
G.group_name AS groupName, G.group_id AS groupId,
 SUM (SELECT DISTINCT g.group_id
      FROM yourtables/JOIN
      WHERE wasPurchased = 0) as nb
FROM songs AS S
JOIN groups AS G ON S.group_id=G.group_id
ORDER BY groupName DESC

Not sure if it's the best way(never tried a select in a sum but...), but I think it will help you.

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Q: How can i refresh my panel content, when i click to command button? I dynamically create my panels, I want to edit them with dialogBox. I can update database all works fine, but the view is not updated:
This is my dialogBox with the command button "submitDialog":
        <p:dialog id="dialog" header="Add Memo" widgetVar="dialogMemo" resizable="false" >
        <h:form id="formDialog">
            <h:panelGrid columns="2" cellpadding="5">
                <h:outputLabel for="commentInput" value="Comment:" />
                <p:inputTextarea id="commentInput" value="#{dashboardBean.currentComment}" rows="6" cols="25" label="commentInput" required="true"/>
                <p:watermark for="commentInput" value="Enter your memo..."/>
                <h:outputLabel for="selectShare" value="Share Memo: " />
                <p:selectBooleanCheckbox id="selectShare" />

                <h:outputLabel for="choosePriority" value="Priority:" />
                <p:selectOneMenu id="choosePriority" value="#{dashboardBean.currentPriority}" label="choosePriority">
                    <f:selectItem itemLabel="Low Priority" itemValue="1" />
                    <f:selectItem itemLabel="Medium Priority" itemValue="2" />
                    <f:selectItem itemLabel="High Priority" itemValue="3" />
                </p:selectOneMenu>

                <p:commandButton id="submitDialog" icon="ui-icon-check" value="Confirm" ajax='false' type="submit"/>
                <p:commandButton icon="ui-icon-close" onclick="dialogMemo.hide();" value="Cancel"/>
            </h:panelGrid>
        </h:form>
    </p:dialog>

and my panels are added to "dashboardId":
    <p:layout fullPage="true">
        <p:layoutUnit id="leftPanel" position="west" size="250" header="My Memos" resizable="false" closable="false" collapsible="false">
            <h:form id="form">
                <p:commandButton id="addMemo" icon="ui-icon-plus" onclick="dialogMemo.show();" type="submit" action="#{dashboardBean.getEditControl}"/>
                <p:dashboard id="dashboardId" model="#{dashboardBean.model}" binding="#{dashboardBean.dashboard}">
                </p:dashboard>
            </h:form>
        </p:layoutUnit>
    </p:layout>

I try to solve this problem, when i open dialogBox, i set update attribute to my commandButton   "submitDialog" with panel id:
public void handleEdit(ActionEvent actionEvent)
{
    UIComponent component = actionEvent.getComponent().getParent().getParent();
    String id = component.getId();

    UIViewRoot view = FacesContext.getCurrentInstance().getViewRoot();
    CommandButton button = (CommandButton) view.findComponent("formDialog:submitDialog");
    button.setUpdate(":form:" + id);
}

The database is modified correctly, the page is reloaded but my panel is NOT updated.

A: I solved my problem by editing directly the HtmlOutputText of my panel.


If you wanted to observe my view about Japanese people after 30 years elapsed, since my first visit to this beautiful country in 1980, please open my blog http://neneng-tarigan.blogspot.com under page entitled PEOPLE.
I dedicate my writing about "Japan after 30 years" also in honor to the Then Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr. Yukio Hatoyama, who is just recently resigned from his very dignitary post as the Prime Minister of an advanced economic country like Japan. He made this decision after he has seen his poll ratings plummet from more than 70 percent to below 20 percent amid a row over an unpopular US army base on the southern island of Okinawa.
As the news says; Hatoyama initially promised to move the base off the island but backtracked and decided to keep it there. Hatoyama admitted that his government's work has not reflected the public's wishes, and that he have caused trouble for the people of Okinawa.
This kind of regrets and responsibilities shows by Hatoyama is a reflexivity of almost all of Japaneses solid tradition and fighting spirit "to better die than bearing the shame". The tradition that we could hardly find in any other modern societies today.
The epic resignation of Hatoyama and many other Japanese dignitaries before him, proved my argumentation how Japanese people could maintain their tradition for thousands of years. The Samurai spirit has never ended at Tokugawa Shogun Era, or the era of the Samurai, neither now, because this spirit is running in the blood of the majority of Japanese people!
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Poor conditions caused by major maintenance at the Desglos sanitary landfill are a source of distress to staff of the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority (SLSWMA) and users of the site, the authority has acknowledged.
The SLSWMA has however apologised for the inconvenience, admitting that due to the upgrades currently being undertaken, the waiting period at the landfill for vehicles disposing waste is in excess of half an hour.
According to authority, the maintenance at the Deglos landfill is to facilitate the general upkeep of the site and in particular major improvement to the access road.
In a press release, the SLSWMA observed that the situation at the landfill has also resulted in delays in the collection service provided to residents.
"Residents in some areas particularly in the north of the island should therefore anticipate a later collection service until all landfill works are completed," the release noted.
It advised users of the landfill to continue to exercise caution and patience during visits to the facility, as current maintenance work when completed will serve to improve the service offered to the public including the flow of traffic and timely disposal of waste.


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New Pacific trade deal could leave U.S. playing catchup
Is America still the indispensable nation? Not when it comes to free trade talks in Asia-Pacific.
President Trump yanked the U.S. out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in January, apparently sinking the world's biggest proposed free trade deal. But the countries he left in the lurch are moving closer to a new version of the agreement — minus the U.S.
Trade ministers from the 11 remaining nations — which include Japan, Canada, Mexico, and Australia — agreed on the "core elements" of a new deal over the weekend but said more work needs to be done to reach a full agreement.
Brokered on the sidelines of a summit of Pacific nations in Vietnam, the initial accord is "a huge, huge step forward," said Alexander Capri, a senior fellow at National University of Singapore's Business School.
It shows the willingness of countries across Asia and the Americas to move on with broad free trade deals in the face of Trump's "America first" rhetoric, — of which he delivered a strong dose at the Vietnam summit.
The pursuit of a new-look TPP also highlights the desire of countries like Japan to try to curb China's increasing influence in the region and beyond.
'A large vacuum' in U.S. policy
Trump's withdrawal from TPP left the U.S. with "a large vacuum in its economic diplomacy" in the region, according to Sanchita Basu-Das, a fellow at the ASEAN Studies Centre in Singapore.
Trump has expressed preference for negotiating one-on-one trade agreements with other countries, saying he can ensure a better deal for American workers.
But remaining TPP members like Japan and Vietnam, whom Trump visited on his Asia tour, will be less inclined to do one-on-one trade deals with the U.S. if the new TPP is finalized soon, according to Capri.
"The Trump team basically just wants to pound these guys into submission," he said. "No trade partner of the U.S. wants to do a bilateral with them."
Capri predicts Trump could face pressure at home if U.S. companies start losing business in TPP countries to competitors from places like Canada and Australia.
U.S. could rejoin down the road
The U.S. president made his feelings clear about multilateral trade deals in Vietnam on Friday, saying they "tie our hands, surrender our sovereignty and make meaningful enforcement practically impossible."
But some experts think the U.S. absence from the TPP may only be a temporary one.
"I anticipate that there will be mechanisms available for the U.S. to join at a later stage," said David Rothwell, a professor of international law at Australia National University's College of Law.
It's still not clear, though, when a final deal will be reached on the revised TPP, which is now being called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Some reports suggested it could happen fast — in early 2018.
"I'm confident that we will be able to reach an agreement in the not too distant future," Australian Trade Minister Steven Ciobo said Sunday.
The new deal would cut barriers on trade in goods and services between the 11 markets, which make up about 15% of the global economy. It also includes rules on environmental and labor standards.
Importantly, key provisions on e-commerce and cross-border data flows have survived the U.S. pullout and the remaining sticking points appear to be fairly small, according to Capri.
Countering China
Countries like Japan are eager to use the salvaged TPP to counter China's growing sway.
Beijing is increasingly seeking to influence the region, notably through its Belt and Road Initiative that aims to foster greater trade across Asia and Europe through huge investments in things like roads, railways and ports.
"Major Asian powers will continue to seek opportunities to balance against China — with or without the U.S." tweeted Abraham Denmark, director of the Asia program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center.
And despite Trump's withdrawal from TPP, China won't necessarily find it easy to draw countries fully into its orbit.
Basu-Das says governments in Southeast Asia are wary, pointing out that Chinese investment often comes with strings attached, like bringing in Chinese workers and materials.
Recent signals from China that it wants to take the lead in globalization "ring hollow," Capri said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping talked up his country as a defender of global trade at Davos in January. But Capri says Beijing's subsidizing of state-owned enterprises and dumping of excess goods in global markets suggest it isn't ready yet to lead by example.

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End-of-season sales can be a bargain shopper's dream. Unlike unanticipated flash sales, end-of-season sales occur around the same time each year as retailers offer discounts on items associated with the season that's about to end to make room for the new season's items. But to take full advantage of these seasonal sales, you have to plan ahead. In preparation, here's a bargain shopper's comprehensive guide to end-of-season sales.
Seasonal sales follow a general retail schedule that follows not only the seasons but also major holidays and other timely factors that affect shopper's behaviors. So if a bargain shopper were to commit any one fact to memory, it would be this: traditionally, spring and summer merchandise usually goes on clearance in June and July and fall and winter merchandise usually goes on sale in January after the winter holidays. With a little advance planning, you can save significant amounts of money and avoid charging up your credit card by planning your purchases around these guidelines.
To help remember seasonal sale timing, remember this economics rule of thumb: when demand is high, prices are high and when demand is low, prices are low. Most consumers are not planners, which is to say that they shop for their needs and wants as they arise, which when in sync with other consumers strongly dictates demand. For those seasonal wants, you will see most people shopping at precisely the wrong time in terms of how collective demand drives prices up. But bargain shoppers know better. They are those consumers who buy lawnmowers, gas grills, and other outdoor summer equipment in the winter and buy snow shovels, humidifiers, and other items they'll need in the winter during the summer months.
They may look crazy, but they know something other shoppers don't.
Try checking sites that specialize in end lots and overstocked items, like Overstock.com or SmartBargains.com.
When looking for the best price on a specific item, it pays to use shopping search engines like Pricegrabber.com or Google shopping, which lists prices from various online vendors for the item you're searching for.
To save money when shopping directly at a retailer's online store, be sure to take advantage of online coupons. Sometimes you can land a free shipping code or even a significant discount on your order. One way to find online coupons is simply to search the name of the store, the + sign, and the words "promotional code" or "coupon code." You can also go directly to a coupon website like Retail Me Not, Dealcatcher, and Coupons.com to look for coupon codes.
Don't forget to sign up for one of the many online shopping rebate sites, which negotiate deals with some of the largest online retailers to offer you up to 5% cash back on your online purchases. Try checking out Fat Wallet or Ebates.
When shopping sales, remember that just because an item looks like it's marked down, you shouldn't assume you're getting a bargain. Know what the items you're buying usually cost — not just what the price tag says. You can get this information easily by comparison shopping online to get a feel for prices, then visiting your local stores to actually buy the items.
Buying something you don't really need is never a bargain, no matter how discounted the price is.
Even an item that's steeply discounted won't end up being a bargain if you put it on a credit card and don't pay it off right away. The longer you carry the balance on your credit card, the more the interest will eat into your savings on the item. Don't fool yourself into thinking you got a great price if you have to use credit to purchase it in the first place.
You can save a lot of money by buying big-ticket items in the month that retailers traditionally reduce prices on that item. Though these general rules are most applicable to brick and mortar retail stores that carry inventory, you can see some of the same seasonal sale trends online.
Looking to purchase any of the following big-ticket items? Schedule your shopping trip during that item's bargain sale months to land the best deal.
White Sales: Save 15 to 50% on sheets, blankets, comforters, other bedding, towels, etc. after the holidays. Bargain Sale Month: January.
Bargain shoppers know that they can save by buying certain items in the month that retailers traditionally reduce prices on that item. Though these general rules are most applicable to brick and mortar retail stores that carry inventory, you can see some of these same seasonal sale trends online.
In the market for a new computer? You might want to wait until after the winter holidays and hit the stores in January.
You might not be thinking about new furniture in the heart of winter, but you could get a real deal in February.
It may still be a bit chilly outside, but warmer weather is right around the corner. You might want to buy that new air conditioner in March.
Thinking about taking a trip? April might be a good month to make the purchase.
Your kid's sports seasons may be coming to an end, but there is always next year. Consider stocking up on sports equipment in May to get a deal.
If you've been eyeing that new big screen TV and missed out on the Black Friday sales this year, not to worry. June's got your back in terms of sales.
Back to school is right around the corner, get a head start by getting your school shopping done early in July.
Hopefully, you didn't go all summer without working lawn equipment, but if it's time to replace, August might be your best bet.
Buying winter wear in September won't tempt fate when it comes to the weather, but it will save you some dough.
Depending on what you fish, it might not be fishing season any longer, but you can stock up for next year in October.
Getting chilly? Stock up on space heaters and blankets before Thanksgiving in November.
Time for a new microwave? Try buying your appliances in December.


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China reopens Tibet's Potala palace to promote winter tourism
Tibet Newstibetanreview - January 26, 2023
Most of the Nyingtri avalanche victims stated to be local Tibetans
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(TibetanReview.net, Jan03'23) – Despite raging Covid-19 infections, China said today that it will reopen today "the iconic Potala Palace" in Tibet's capital Lhasa for tourism after it had remained closed for more than four months during much of which the level of the pandemic's spread across the mainland was much lower. The decision followed the reopening of several other major religious tourist attractions in and around Lhasa. It also followed the launch from Jan 1 of a new round of a Winter Tour Campaign to attract more visitors to the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) in the winter time.
Visitors to the Potala Palace, the historical winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and their government headquarters, will enter free of charge until Mar 15, with online reservations required one day in advance, reported the official chinadaily.com.cn Jan 2, citing an announcement issued Jan 1by the administration of the palace.
Describing it as a model of ancient architecture and home to over 100,000 cultural relics, the report said the palace will be open from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm every day.
The report further said the palace was built by Tibetan King "Songtsa Gambo" in the seventh century and expanded in the 17th century by the fifth Dalai Lama, adding that it was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.
The reopening of the Potala Palace followed the reopening on Dec 27 of the Jokhang Temple, considered the holiest in Tibet. Jokhang's reopening was stated to have followed the reopening of other major monasteries in Lhasa, including Sera, Drepung and Ganden, and the Samye Monastery in Lhokha.
Meanwhile, more and more countries are announcing restrictions on travellers from China, citing its lack of transparency around infection data and the risk of new variants emerging as reasons. These countries require the travellers to submit a negative Covid-19 test result. Currently they include Australia, Canada, Morocco, India, the United States, Britain, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea, as listed by the firstpost.com Jan 3.
China has condemned these mandatory Covid-19 test requirements and warned that it could take "countermeasures" in response, the report said.
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The University's legal name is Teesside University. This is also the University's preferred name. The correspondence address is Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BX.
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Keuka College, Community Team Up on Public Service
The calendar said spring, the thermometer said winter, and the volunteers said "who cares?" as they spread out across Yates County on Sunday for the 22nd annual Celebrate Service…Celebrate Yates (CSCY) community service project.
More than 250 volunteers – including scores of Keuka College students, staff, alumni, and friends – bundled up against temperatures that started the day in the 30s to perform community service projects at more than two dozen locations.
The projects may have been varied but the enthusiasm was uniform.
"I love that this opportunity to give back is here," said Riley Wiegand '21 as she did maintenance work at the Arts Center of Yates County's Sunny Point facility. "I get to expand the home and life I've made for myself, and it lets me explore more of the area."
Working alongside her was Mackenzie Ormsby '22.
"Giving back offers me a chance to learn about parts of the community I didn't know existed, and find hidden gems, like Sunny Point," she said. "It also is a way for me to meet new people, and see how they give back."
At the Keuka Park cemetery, tucked into the woods off a path from Cherry Street, local residents Melissa Martisch and Jared Walters were raking and picking up debris around the headstones with their son, Ryder, and other volunteers.
"You don't realize how much needs to be done 'til you jump in to do it," said Melissa. "I was surprised to see how many people came out, but just seeing the students, and some of these young children, too — the collaboration is awesome."
Over at St. Michael's Church in Penn Yan, a group of volunteers, many of them members of Keuka College's Circle K club, was assisting in cleanup of the large fellowship hall on the lower level of the building.
According to Patty Larazelere, a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Community who was on hand to supervise, the hall serves many in the community by providing space for events such as Habitat for Humanity pancake meals, sewing circles for the Yates Christmas project, and weekly gymnastics for schoolchildren of St. Michael's school, a stone's throw away.
"We only have one janitor, and she has the responsibility of the cemetery too, so it's hard to get to everything," Patty said. "We really appreciate their help today!"
Following a complimentary brunch in Keuka College's Dahlstrom Student Center, College Chaplain Eric Detar spoke during a kickoff ceremony, placing the day of service in the context of recent incidents attacking communities of faith.
"In the last two months, there have been six incidents that have happened in houses of worship throughout the world, which caused people great pain," said Rev. Detar, citing incidents in Christchurch, New Zealand; Louisiana; Henrietta; Sri Lanka; and at a synagogue in California on Saturday. "These senseless acts of violence threaten to tear us apart. Celebrate Service…Celebrate Yates is a wonderful demonstration of community, and the power and peace that is experienced when we come and work together. An event like this gives us hope."
That "demonstration of community" has been strong: Through the years, Celebrate Service…Celebrate Yates has brought together more than 5,000 volunteers donating thousands of collective hours of community service.
And for many volunteers, "community" is the key word.
"We are always looking for ways to give back to the community," said Jessica Mullins '06 M'12, branch manager of Lyons National Bank in Penn Yan. "This is a perfect way to give back."
That sentiment was echoed by Kris Pearson, executive director of the Arts Center of Yates County.
"This community has a really strong sense of social responsibility and volunteer component," she said. "Volunteers are what keep most of the not-for-profits running. We have a culture of taking care of each other, and CSCY is a way to help pass the idea of giving back to a younger generation."
CSCY is organized by a team from Keuka College, the Yates County Chamber of Commerce, and community members. This year's event again included the Bundle Up Yates collection drive, which gathered winter wear including coats, hats, and mittens to be distributed to local families in need come the fall.
Local merchants and companies that make CSCY possible through donations or in-kind goods and services include AVI Fresh, Bank of the Finger Lakes, Coach and Equipment, Camp Good Days and Special Times, Graphic Connections, Hampton Inn - Penn Yan, Keuka College Community Associates Board, Keuka College Office of Community Relations & Events, Knapp & Schlappi Lumber, Lyons National Bank, Moose Club of Penn Yan, Paw Print Services, Penn Yan Elks Lodge, Penn Yan Plumbing & Heating, Seneca Farms, Stork Insurance, and the Tony Collins Celebrity Golf Classic.
Tammy, Kendall, and Will Sebring share a moment with Kacey the Wolf during check-in for CSCY.
High fives for a day of fun and service!
It takes a village ... some of the nearly 245 volunteers serving during CSCY gathered outside Dahlstrom for a brief opening ceremony to kick off the afternoon of service.
Members of the team helping to clean up the Keuka Park Cemetery.
Melissa Martisch, Jared Walters, and Ryder had such a great time serving this year, they want to come back next year too!
The KC Field Hockey team helped clean up at Point Neamo
Members of the Circle K club assisted in sprucing up the parish center fellowship hall of St. Michael's Church, part of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Community.
The KC Association of Future Social Workers (ASFW) club helped with spring clean-up at the Yates History Center grounds on Chapel Street.
Volunteers take a brief break for some hot coffee outside one of the three Catholic Charities homes of Penn Yan that received community service Sunday.
A volunteer at the Humane Society works on the outdoor landscaping.
Local resident Kathy Gernold helps paint an activity room for cats inside the Humane Society building.
Nicollette Pallar from Penn Yan Academy works on a bed at the Penn Yan Community Garden site.
A team from Penn Yan Academy served at the Community Garden site.
Lyons National Bank, a sponsor of CSCY 2019, also sent a work crew to help serve.
Cobblestone Springs was one of 26 nonprofit work sites to receive service from volunteers.
A large group of volunteers served at Camp Koininea in the Italy Valley, helping clear debris left after a long winter.
A trio of KC students serving at Camp Koininea.
Giving back to the community can be fun, just like the children serving at Camp Good Days & Special Times discovered.
A volunteer helps rake leaves at St. Luke's Parish in Branchport.
The team assisting Malcolm McKenzie at the Italy Valley Cemetery took a moment to kick up their heels.
Penn Yan's Norm Koek to Receive Keuka College's Stork Award Aug. 13
"Norm is always willing to help."
Performance will include members of the Rochester City Ballet.
Life of Glenn Curtiss is Topic of Keuka College Lecture by the Lake
The free presentation is scheduled for July 26.


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How can the Widget Controller's NiceMenu action know this?

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The arts flourish in Fayetteville and Cumberland County and you have plenty of entertainment options to choose each day. Catch a show at one of our theaters walk through one of our art galleries , take in a performance from the Fayetteville Symphony and or enjoy Fourth Friday – a monthly art crawl in downtown Fayetteville. All this and so much more happens each week in Cumberland County! The Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) works hard to pull together a comprehensive and up-to-date calendar of events. Read about many of the events here or head to the FACVB Calendar for all community happenings.
'O'er the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave'!


The Turkish government wants the parliament to discuss a cut in value-added tax on books, magazines and newspaper.
The measures intends to cut it to zero in a way to make books and printed media affordable and more competitive to its digital counterparts.
As always we will keep you updated regarding all VAT news from Turkey and around the world.


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In this Jan. 9, 2020 photo, clients wait to enter the DirecTV headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuelan President Maduro's opponents want AT&T's DirecTV unit to restore a number of channels it was required to take down from its lineup. But forcing AT&T to do the political bidding of Maduro's foes could lead to retaliation and likely exit from a market where it has a whopping 44% market share. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
AP Exclusive: AT&T under pressure to defy Maduro's censors
MIAMI (AP) — Last April, as a military uprising roiled Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro's socialist government ordered pay TV providers to immediately cease transmission of CNN and the BBC. DirecTV, which is wholly owned by AT&T, quickly obliged, yanking the two networks off the air as live images of...
A DirectTV dish stands on home in the Catia neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. Venezuelan President Maduro's opponents want AT&T's DirecTV unit to restore a number of channels it was required to take down from its lineup. But forcing AT&T to do the political bidding of Maduro's foes could lead to retaliation and likely exit from a market where it has a whopping 44% market share. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
In this photograph taken Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, Iranian police officers take position while protesters gather in front of Amir Kabir University in Tehran, Iran, to remember victims of a Ukrainian airplane shot down by an Iranian missile. Online videos purported to show Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, that Iranian security forces fired both live ammunition and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting against the Islamic Republic's initial denial that it shot down a Ukrainian jetliner. (AP Photo)
Anger in Iran over jet's downing; gunfire disperses protests
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A hotel operator has purchased The Times-Dispatch building in Virginia's capital city, but the Richmond newspaper will remain in the downtown building under a long-term lease, the companies announced Thursday. The Times-Dispatch reports that its newsroom, advertising and...
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BEIJING (AP) — China's central bank said Wednesday it will cut the amount of money banks will be required to have on hand from Jan. 6 in an effort to boost the slowing economy. The People's Bank of China announced that the reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions would be lowered by 50...
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Making misery pay: Libya militias take EU funds for migrants
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — When the European Union started funneling millions of euros into Libya to slow the tide of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, the money came with EU promises to improve detention centers notorious for abuse and fight human trafficking. That hasn't happened. Instead, the...
In this Oct. 10, 2018, photo, Chinese scientist He Jiankui speaks during an interview at his laboratory in Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province. Chinese state media says the researcher He has been sentenced to three years for practicing medicine illegally. He Jiankui was also fined 3 million yuan. Two others were also sentenced on the same charge. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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The Green School for Girls participates in the Gold Level Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme, which is a reward and recognition scheme for schools to help celebrate the achievements of students and staff. Jack Petchey Achievement Award winners are young people who have gone above and beyond to achieve – perhaps when others thought they might fail.
A student is nominated every month at TGSG by their peers for their hard work and efforts. A student can qualify for an award in a variety of ways for example overcoming adversity, contributing to the life of the school, personal and/or academic achievement or for their contribution to the local community. Each winner receives a grant of £250 to spend to benefit the school and organisation. Previous winners have helped fund extra-curricular trips, curriculum resources, form group trips and much more. As part of their achievement award they will join a Jack Petchey Committee with like-minded students to inspire the rest of the school.
At TGSG, we are proud to be part of such an exceptional scheme that values the achievements and challenges that our students are presented with throughout school and young adult life. Therefore, we would like to share the achievement of our students and staff with you.
Zahra 9I - Zahra is naturally gifted at Maths and Sciences, hence she was the obvious choice for a Year 9 STEM Ambassador. In this capacity she has proved her worth above and beyond! Zahra is both patient and sensitive, able to support and help others with their learning. she works well with her peers and those in authority. Another lovely quality that Zahra possesses is humility and although worthy of praise she does not outwardly seek it. Finally Zahra is a great team player - ask her to undertake a task and it will be completed - leading others when appropriate and always ensuring everyone is involved. A well-deserved award!
Amber 10C - Amber is a confident, focused and driven individual. She has continuously demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm and dedication on various occasions both in the areas of academic studies and her extracurricular activities. Amber is an extremely motivated and charitable student. She was instrumental in leading the 'Not just a feminist club' to raise' money to aid young women in the UK, experiencing 'Period Poverty'. The club also started a whole school project where students were asked to donate sanitary products instead of money, which now means that students at The Green School no longer need to pay for any sanitary products at Student Services when the need arises.
Yuma 9I - Yuma is a kind, caring and conscientious member of her form group, who always endeavours to lend a listening ear or a helping hand to any who need help and support. Aside from being a fantastic member of her form, Yuma is also an incredibly talented pianist. She regularly performs in school concerts and competitions, and recently Yuma won the Talent of the Boroughs competition, which is an amazing achievement! Balancing the demands of her school work with piano practice can't always be easy, but Yuma is an example to us all in the way that she organises her time and workload. Due to this, Yuma is a worthy recipient of the Jack Petchey award.


SPARTA, IL (KFVS) - Local high school students are taking matters in their own hands after learning a younger student was attacked a few weeks ago.
Kyron Penny, sophomore at Sparta High School, saw the viral video on social media showing a 13-year-old boy attacking two other 13 year old boys while they were walking home from school.
"Instantly, it infuriated me. I was angry, it was ridiculous. That shouldn't happen. Not at all," Penny says. According to the Sparta Police Chief Sean Lukes, the alleged assailant was taken into custody and transferred to St Clair County Juvenile Detention Center.
So Penny and the other high school organizer Jayden Ethington, along with their football team took the matters in their own hands.
Once they got approval from administration, they started a bully-proof safe sidewalk for the younger kids.
Ethington says, "Him not being able to protect himself and people recording and not helping out was kind of...what hurt us the most I think." So when the bell rings and school lets out, everyone gets in place. For about 15 minutes, all the upperclassmen greet the Sparta Lincoln kids as an assurance of safety on their walk home.
Both Penny and Ethington have younger siblings, which they say they wouldn't want something like that to happen to them. "I have a sister in kindergarten and I have a brother in 7th grade and I felt like if they were walking home and that happened, I might be furious. So i figured I could act as if I was their sister or brother," Ethington says.


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Recycling Lives opens new site in Bury
Recycling Lives has expanded its award-winning social business into Greater Manchester.
The recycling and waste management business has opened a scrap metal buying site in Bury – both saving and creating jobs – taking over the former L&D Mortimer site on Birch Street.
The new depot will be a dedicated scrap metal buying facility, paying the best prices in Bury for scrap metal and household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Recycling Lives takeover of the site saved the jobs of two staff, already based at the depot, and has created a further five jobs within the business.
The national business, founded in Preston and with sites across Lancashire and the Midlands, has a unique customer offer of competitive price and service for waste management and recycling goods, as well as creating social impact through its activities. It is committed to using its new setting to offer training opportunities and jobs for individuals from disadvantaged groups in Bury. The Birch Street centre is open six-days-a-week from 8.30am.
Neil Dallison, site manager, said:
"We're looking forward to working with residents and businesses in Bury, offering our great price and service along with our unique social impact."
With more than 40 years' experience in the recycling sector, Recycling Lives holds the highest environmental standards and ISO accreditations. Its commercial activities directly sustain and support its charity, which has ventures combating food poverty and reducing food waste, rehabilitating offenders and reducing reoffending, and tackling homelessness. It has been recognised twice by the prestigious Queen's Award, for its commitment to sustainable development.


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Whitehorse marksman on target at nationals
John Simmons was characteristically stoic when discussing his finish at the IPSC Canadian Nationals this week.
The Whitehorse handgun shooter placed 17th in the open division at the International Practical Shooting Confederation championships, a four-day competition that wrapped up August 4 in Dalhousie, New Brunswick.
"It's pretty good," said Simmons, unenthusiastically. "I always want to do better. I'm my own worst critic."
It's Simmons' best finish at the IPSC competition in which speed, power and accuracy are measured as competitors move through an obstacle course. He placed 22nd last year and 25th in 2011.
If there is a trace of disappointment in his tone, there is a reason. Simmons might have finished as high as 12th if not for a quick and costly mistake. He took four penalties for crossing over a fault line while kneeling to fire through a low target. He fired four shots and was penalized for each.
"I took some heavy penalties on one stage and that really hurt my number," said Simmons. "I would have been a fair bit up from that … That was painful mistake."
Thanks to his performance at last year's nationals, Simmons was invited to join B.C.'s Gold Team in Dalhousie for the first time. Strategizing with some of the province's top shooters was a definite advantage, he said.
"With that calibre of people around you, you get the advantage of getting to discuss stuff – how to do a stage, how to save time, how to look at things a little differently," said Simmons. "It's nothing but a benefit."
The six-time Yukon steel-shooting champion placed fourth in the open handgun division and fifth overall at the Alaska Speed Shooting Championships near Fairbanks in June.
He placed first one day and second the next at an IPSC double-qualifier at the end of April in Terrace, B.C. He then came third and sixth at a bigger double-qualifier in the middle of May in Pitt Meadows, B.C.
Simmons also competed in his first United States Practical Shooting Association competition – the FAST and the Furious – in Fairbanks in early July. Despite some differences from IPSC, such as larger magazine capacities and different timing procedures, he still snagged third in the open division.
Up next Simmons will take aim at the IPSC B.C. Provincial Championships in Pitt Meadows next month. He placed 13th at last year's provincials.
"I'm getting better, I'm definitely learning," said Simmons. "It seems slow to me, but I keep moving up. At least I'm not stalled out or stopping."
Contact Tom Patrick at
tomp@yukon-news.com
Whitehorse runner makes final at Canada Games
Another strong race for Yukon's Tait at Games


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CPR and Narcan training for area police
Overdoses and drug-arrests were once again the primary topic of conversation last Monday at the monthly Carrick / Overbrook Block Watch meeting in the Concord K5 auditorium on Brownsville Road.
As a result of the perpetual heroin issues in Carrick and across the city, Zone 3 officer Christine Luffey said she and other officers are receiving CPR training and being instructed on the administration of Narcan, an opiate antidote used to reverse overdoses.
Many officers will also begin to carry Narcan while on duty.
"I noticed that our station is starting to document overdoses," Officer Luffey said. "And I agree with it."
Officer Luffey opened the meeting with a monthly crime report which detailed two overdoses and four drug-arrests as well as a few other notable incidents occurring between August 5 and September 11.
One overdose was on September 10 in the 2000 block of Westmont Avenue. Another on September 11 in the 300 block of Spencer Avenue. In both cases, medics were able to administer Narcan to save the individual.
On September 8 at 7:30 p.m. police observed a 31-year-old female lying on the sidewalk along Brownsville Road. The women was attempting to swallow disposable razorblade heads. Police discovered five stamp bags among her belongings. She was taken to the hospital and will be criminally charged.
On September 4 at 10 p.m. police responded to a domestic report in the 1600 block of Leolyn Street for the second time that day. Police stopped a man attempting to flee out of the front door. The man provided police with a false name and date of birth. The man was charged with possession of contraband and false identification.
Another man was arrested on August 22 at 8 p.m. after he was found administering heroin on the parking pad of a private residence on Clifton Street.
Zone 3 narcotics detectives arrested a man on August 5 at 1:30 p.m. after he was observed staggering from side to side on Brownsville Road. He entered a vehicle with a female driver. When police stopped the vehicle, they discovered 50 stamp bags of heroin. The man was sent to the hospital and then arrested.
A few criminal incidents unrelated to drug activity were also discussed.
A victim was struck by a black Toyota Avalon near Rite Aid in the 1200 block of Brownsville Road on August 12 at 4 p.m. The victim attempted to break the driver-side window before the driver tried to run over the victim a second time. Police are investigating the incident.
On August 8 at 1:30 p.m., police responded to a report of two men firing shots on Stewart Avenue and Batista Street. Police and paramedics arrived at the scene to find a man's foot had been grazed by a bullet. One individual was arrested at the scene.
Police received multiple complaints about a sex offender with a history of child abuse living with four children in the 100 block of Kirk Avenue. The man was arrested for failing to register his home address which is a requirement of Megan's Law.
Many Carrick residents continue to receive scam calls from an individual impersonating an IRS officer. Officer Luffey reminded block watch members that the IRS only corresponds through the mail and not to provide personal information to the caller.
A block watch member said he also received a scam call in which the impersonator said he'd been selected for jury duty and requested personal information.
After the crime report, several community events were announced.
The Carrick Business Association will host a shredding event on September 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1917 Brownsville Road. Residents are welcome to bring any sensitive materials that they'd like to shred.
There will be a "Bites & Brews" event at the Carrick Historic Dairy District Pavilion at 1529 Brownsville Road on September 30 from 8 to 10 p.m. The event will feature food and live music.
A meeting to discuss a status update on the Carrick Library will take place at the library on September 29 at 6:30 p.m.
The next Carrick / Overbrook block watch meeting will be on October 10 in the Concord K5 auditorium.


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Burundi is arguably the hungriest country in the world. Estimates of a couple of years ago say that 60-75% of the population suffers from serious malnutrition. Lack of proper nourishment is itself a significant health issue and underlies many health problems. One of the challenges facing medical providers was the failure of their patients to heal and improve following treatment due to lack of adequate and proper nutrition.
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(at Kibuye Hope Hospital) Parents of over 300 children who have been identified as significantly malnourished come from miles around the local area twice a week to recieve specially developed food to supplement their child's diet. Busoma is a nutritious cereal developed by Dr. Frank Ogden. (The primary ingredients are soya, sorghum and maize.) In addition, the parents are taught about the importance of fruits, vegetables, and a balanced diet. The majority of families report that their children have more energy and look healthier after beginning the program. Clinic statistics show increases in the children's weight and other health indicators. "Please continue to teach us how to feed our children effectively, " said a mother of a Busoma clinic attendee. With your help, we will do just that.
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The feeding of malnourished children and patients at the hospital are meeting short-term urgent needs. But HAU is prayerfully exploring big plans to address long-term nutritional challenges by launching a new School of Agriculture to help address the needs of the country to feed it's people.
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I've shared with you my essential Tops and Bottoms for a Capsule Wardrobe, but what about essential footwear?! In this week's video I'm sharing my 9 pairs of shoes that I've included in my Autumn Capsule. They are mostly my year round go-to choices, with the additional pair of sandals for summer and heavier boots for winter.
My absolute essentials would be a good pair of black ankle boots, probably with a small heel. Enough of a heel to walk all day in, but till enough that would dress up jeans and a tee outfit if needs be. My second essential would be a great pair of trainers that go with everything, so possibly a stylish trainer like vans, converse or something that you deem to be 'stylish'. They go with jeans and a tee or the can dress down some cuter looking dresses for a great day look. They also look really great with a suit, so you no longer need to change out of your trainers once the walk to work is over. Lastly, a nice pair of comfortable heels. This for me is a small black heel, but this will all depend on your skills as a heel-walker (is that a thing?). If you can rock a 4 inch heel comfortably then go for it. Personally, my day-to-day heel limit is about 2.5 inches, 3 at a push. So a mid heel is ideal for me to smarted up my outfits without compromising on comfort, because I have commitment issues with uncomfortable clothing and footwear.


Queen of Love Armchair is part of the the original range of the Design of Love Collection by Slide and characterised by details and finishings that are rococò style. Elegant and refined, ironic and contemptuous but most importantly unique and particular, Queen of Love is not only a luxurious seat but also an irresistable design furniture. The seat adapts to any type of space, indoor and outdoor, such as living rooms, shops and restaurants as well as contract.
Like all the Slide collection, Queen of Love is realised in recyclable polyethylene, UV stabilised with rotational moulding technology. Weather resistant and easy to clean, the Queen of Love is available in different colours.


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Economy recovers despite demonetization
Mar 11, 2018, 5:30 AM
The Indian economy now seems to be on its way to recovering from disruptions caused by demonetisation and roll-out of goods and services tax, the IMF has said. At the same time, the IMF has underscored the significance of reforms in other key sectors like education, health and improving the efficiency of the banking and financial system.
'India's economy has expanded strongly in recent years, thanks to macroeconomic policies that emphasise stability and efforts to tackle supply-side bottlenecks and structural reform Disruptions from demonetisation and the rollout of the goods and services tax (GST) did slow growth,' Tao Zhang, Deputy Managing Director of IMF, said.
'However, with the economy expanding by 7.2 per cent in the latest quarter, India has regained the title of the fastest-growing major economy,' Zhang said. Calling this development a 'welcome change',he said the growth prospects remain positive. 'That said, the Indian economy would benefit from further reforms, such as enhancing health and education, encouraging private and public investment, and improving the efficiency of the banking and financial system. This would support durable and inclusive growth and enable India to move toward the income levels of wealthier countries,' the top IMF official said ahead of his visit to India.
Given the dominance of cash in everyday transactions it was inevitable that demonetization would temporarily affect economic activity, said Zhang who is travelling to India and Bhutan from March 12 until March 20. The rollout of the GST last year was a landmark accomplishment that can be expected to enhance the efficiency of intra-Indian movement of goods and services, create a common national market, enhance tax buoyancy, and boost GDP growth and job creation.
'Yet the complexities and glitches in GST implementation also resulted in short-term disruptions. As I mentioned, the economy now seems to be on its way to recovering from those disruptions,' Zhang said. When asked about the latest Indian budget, which many critics say is protectionist in nature, Zhang said IMF research indicates that tariffs are broadly contractionary, reducing output, investment, and employment.
'Trade tariffs may give limited relief to industries and workers that directly compete with affected imports. However, they can raise costs to consumers and other businesses that use the protected products. Tariffs also would reduce incentives for businesses to compete and improve efficiency', he cautioned. Since the opening of the economy starting in the early-1990s, India has benefitted from trade liberalization.
Further supply-side reforms aimed at improving the business climate could enhance these benefits, the official asserted. Noting that the IMF and India have close relations, and the two have always been good partners, Zhang said his visit is a reflection of this partnership, as is the newest regional capacity development center, SARTTAC, based in New Delhi.
The center partners with India and its South Asian neighbors to build strong institutions and implement policies that promote growth and poverty reduction in the region. 'My visit is an opportunity to exchange views with the Indian authorities, senior RBI officials, and representatives from the Indian business community, civil society, and others,' he said. Zhang will also have a presentation on financial technology that will take place on Monday at the National Stock Exchange of India. 'We will go over the latest trends in financial technology and their effects on the global economy and India.'.