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Lehigh has issued "several" notices of interim suspension to students who have allegedly violated COVID-19 guidelines. (Kate Morrell/B&W Staff)
New guidelines issued to all Greek chapters
By Jordan Wolman and Madison Hoff — ; Published March 5, 2019, 9:15 am ; updated March 6, 2019, 9:35 pm News
Ricardo Hall, vice provost of student affairs, announced his plan to improve Greek life at Lehigh in his "10-point plan for Greek Life Excellence" in an email sent to the campus community on March 5.
Though Hall said the plan in place is a framework at this point in time, he said that he expects each of the 10 points to become reality.
Hall met privately with all of the presidents of each Greek chapter from across the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and Cultural Greek Council, on March 4, to explain the upcoming changes and answer their questions.
He said the meeting did not focus on the recent hazing violations, but rather on a way forward for Greek life at Lehigh.
And yet the violations by every IFC chapter prove to Hall that a change in culture is required.
"The truth is that Greek life requires attention because they've veered off the desired path," Hall said.
Hall said these proposed changes are in an effort to meet the positive potential that he feels Lehigh's Greek life system has failed to meet during his time at the university, which began in July 2017.
"I want us to be the template for schools across the country, in all of our students' activities," Hall said. "In Greek life, we're pretty unspectacular."
Hall said he expected pushback from the Greek representatives in the March 4 meeting on the live-in graduate assistant in each chapter house, but said he assured them that it is not an effort to "spy" on chapter residents but rather to act as a crisis reporter.
He said there will be an application process similar to the ones that Gryphons go through, and each will endure training from Residential Services.
Hall also said the hard alcohol ban, which was already instituted by IFC in all fraternity chapter houses, will be applied to all Lehigh-owned housing properties and is not directly related to Greek life, though the rule will apply to Greek houses too.
But that doesn't mean the university is encouraging off-campus parties.
"You spend a lot of money to live in those houses," he said. "Why not do as much as you can in there?"
Hall addressed rumors that Lehigh is moving to rid the school of Greek life.
"(Greek life) is an important part of Lehigh University," Hall said. "It's been on this campus since 1872… We're not just going to do away with it. We want to strengthen it."
The proposed new Center for Greek Life Excellence and Innovation and the summit are two ways in which Hall believes schools nationally will look at Lehigh and take note of the fraternities and sororities on campus in a positive way by showcasing the benefits of the program. He said some chapters either do not do a good job conveying the positive activities they participate in, or simply do not take part in such positive things as philanthropy and community partnerships.
Hall said he wants to get back to a balanced "three-legged stool" of Greek life, which includes philanthropy, social and academics. Right now, Greek life — in particular IFC — is too heavy on the "social" side, he said.
He said if Greek chapters are simply recruiting on parties and alcohol, then they're not making a convincing case to their potential new members.
And while the proposed center will not be an administrative office, it will be under the jurisdiction of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs — which has lost four of its five staff members in recent months.
Dean of Students Katherine Lavinder said they have set a date of July 1 to name a new director to the office.
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LehighEngineer on March 5, 2019 11:16 am
"And yet the violations by every IFC chapter prove to Hall that a change in culture is required"
So ongoing challenges with the men's groups (probation, violations) results in all sororities painted with the same broad brush? Doesn't seem equitable–seems more like sororities are collateral damage to bad frat behavior.
and, how does this do anything other than guarantee that you will drive even more risky behavior to off-campus; how is this 10 point plan have any chance of addressing that elephant in the room?
concerned citizen on March 5, 2019 12:21 pm
To address your first comment, the only reason why the sorority's don't get violations is because the fraternities accept all of the risk when they hold social events. Labeling sororities as innocent victims without any blame is hypocritical and dishonest, as it is often their unsafe drinking habits and lack of individual accountability that leads fraternities to sanctions (e.g. Pike, Sig Chi). This is not to say that the men are not to blame, but labeling it as simply a one sided issue will not address the root causes of the issue: unsafe drinking habits promoted by a flawed community culture and escalated by impractical university policies.
Moreover, the concept of having Graduate Assistants live in fraternity housing not only will lead to the school having to fund many structural modifications to the houses (to provide single rooms and bathrooms as most houses only have group showers/bathrooms) in a time where funds are thin and "campus improvements" are delayed, but it will also result in fraternities losing their ability to function. As a result, fewer individuals will want to live on campus in the houses, fraternities will be kicked off for not meeting occupancy, and parties will shift even further off campus, promoting a more unsafe drinking culture.
LehighFam on March 5, 2019 2:33 pm
I think the elephant in the room is students choosing over and over and over to put themselves and others at real risk. It can't be just the administration. Students in general have to expand their idea of what a good time is beyond drinking until blackout.
LUEngineer on March 5, 2019 9:13 pm
Interesting that the ban is on hard liquor but not drugs for hazing. Frats need upperclassman to live in houses providing leadership as houses are full of irresponsible Sophomores & some juniors.
This is Greek harassment on March 5, 2019 10:33 pm
How does this guy Ric Hall have a job? No wonder Lehigh's tuition is through the roof. They have people like this making decisions. His proposal has as much insight as my third grader's science project. All this plan does is turn houses into mini dorms. Is this part of the full college experience people pay 70k for?


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A tall, herbaceous perennial which has long stems adorned with whorls of long, mid green leaves and topped with long spires of small, lavender coloured flowers in summer.
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Revenue reached €471m in H1'23, up 26% on a reported basis and up 18% at constant exchange rates and perimeter
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Strong revenue growth and robust EBITDA1 margin2
Consolidated income statement (part 1)
(Euros millions) H1'23 H1'22 % change
Revenue 471 373 +26%
Gross profit 168 131 +27%
As a % of revenue 35.6% 35.2%
Net research and development expenses (29) (28) +5%
Selling, general and administrative expenses (28) (28) -0%
Current operating income 110 75 +46%
EBITDA1 from continuing operations 167 137 +22%
Consolidated revenue reached 471 million Euros in H1'23 up 26% on a reported basis compared with 373 million Euros in H1'22. This reflects an 18% growth at constant exchange rates and perimeter combined with a positive currency impact of 9%4.
Mobile communications continue to be supported by the ongoing adoption of 5G smartphones and WiFi6, as well as the deployment of 5G infrastructure. Revenue reached 341 million Euros in H1'23 (72% of total revenue), up 23% on a reported basis and up 14% at constant exchange rates and perimeter compared to H1'22. This is mainly reflecting ongoing success in radiofrequency applications materialized by the increase in RF content in every 5G smartphone, higher sales being enabled by the ongoing ramp-up in production at Singapore facility. FD-SOI wafers for front end modules also delivered strong growth while several customers are going through an adoption phase of POI wafers dedicated to RF filters.
Demand from the automotive industry is increasingly supported by infotainment, autonomous driving and functional safety, as well as by the shift to electric and hybrid engines. Automotive & Industrial revenue amounted to 57 million Euros in H1'23 (12% of total revenue), up 72% on a reported basis and up 59% at constant exchange rates and perimeter compared to H1'22. Growth mostly came from FD-SOI wafers dedicated to automotive applications whereas Power-SOI wafers also recorded a significant increase.
Smart devices market is driven by more complex sensors, higher connectivity functionalities and embedded intelligence, leading to more powerful and efficient edge artificial intelligence chips. Smart devices revenue reached 73 million Euros in H1'23 (16% of total revenue), up 17% on a reported basis and up 10% at constant exchange rates and perimeter compared to H1'22. Growth in FD-SOI wafers was very strong, confirming structural demand for Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing devices across consumer and industrial sectors. Soitec also leveraged sustained growth in Photonics-SOI wafers for data transceivers and in Imager-SOI wafers for 3D imaging applications.
Gross profit reached 168 million Euros in H1'23, up 27% from 131 million Euros in H1'22, reflecting a 0.4 points increase in gross margin, from 35.2% of revenue in H1'22 to 35.6% of revenue in H1'23. Soitec achieved a strong operating leverage due to the robust increase in activity as well as from a good industrial performance. This strong performance offsets an unfavorable currency impact, due to hedging, and inflationary cost increases, including, as anticipated, higher bulk material prices within the framework of Soitec's long-term agreements with its suppliers.
Current operating income increased by 46% to 110 million Euros in H1'23, up from 75 million Euros in H1'22. This translates into a strong increase in current operating margin from 20.2% of revenue in H1'22 to 23.4% of revenue in H1'23 thanks to a tight control over SG&A as well as slight increase in net R&D expenses:
Net R&D expenses increased slightly from 28 million Euros in H1'22 to 29 million Euros in H1'23 but they went down as a percentage of revenue, from 7.4% in H1'22 to 6.1% in H1'23. Gross R&D expenses before capitalization increased by 7 million Euros as Soitec continued to invest in innovation and in the expansion of its product portfolio.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were stable compared to H1'22, at 28 million Euros, but they went down as a percentage of revenue, from 7.6% in H1'22 to 6.0% in H1'23. The increase in the number of staff and in salaries was offset by a decline in share-based compensation in line with the lower share price.
The EBITDA1 from continuing operations amounted to 167 million Euros in H1'23, up 22% from 137 million Euros in H1'22, reflecting a slightly lower EBITDA1 margin2, down from 36.8% in H1'22 to 35.5% in H1'23. While its strong operating leverage allowed Soitec to maintain a sustained R&D activity and a very sound profitability, the EBITDA1 margin2 integrates a negative currency impact and inflationary cost increases.
Depreciation and amortization expenses went up from 37 million Euros in H1'22 to 50 million Euros in H1'23 as a result of the increased industrial capacity as well as R&D investments carried out by the Group in previous years.
Other operating income and expenses 0 9
Operating income 110 85 +30%
Net financial result (2) (5)
Income tax (13) (6)
Net profit from continuing operations 95 74 +27%
Net profit / (loss) from discontinued operations 0 (0)
Net profit, Group share 95 74 +28%
Basic earnings per share (in €) 2.72 2.23 +22%
Diluted earnings per share (in €) 2.65 2.14 +24%
Number of shares 35,001,682 33,311,866
Number of diluted shares 36,951,749 36,680,990
In H1'23 the amount of other operating income and expenses was not material whereas the Group recorded a non-recurring income of 9 million Euros in H1'22 mainly reflecting the full reversal of an impairment loss related to Singapore industrial building which had been recognized in FY'16. Consequently, the operating income reached 110 million Euros in H1'23, up 30% compared to 85 million Euros recorded in H1'22.
The net financial result was a loss of 2 million Euros in H1'23 compared to a loss of 5 million Euros in H1'22. On the one hand, the Group benefited from a 2 million Euros decrease in net financial expenses mostly related to the conversion of OCEANEs 2023 bonds in October 2021. On the other hand, the Group recorded a net financial income of 4 million Euros in H1'23 compared to a gain of 3 million Euros recorded in H1'22.
Income tax expense amounted to 13 million Euros in H1'23 compared to 6 million Euros in H1'22. The Group continues to benefit from tax loss carryforwards.
The net profit, Group share amounted to 95 million Euros in H1'23, up 28% from a net profit of 74 million Euros recorded in H1'22.
Positive Free Cash Flow while capacity investments further increased
Consolidated cash-flows
(Euros millions) H1'23 H1'22
EBITDA1 167 137
Change in working capital (26) (82)
Tax paid (15) 3
Net cash generated by operating activities 126 59
Net cash used in investing activities (120) (101)
Free Cash Flow 7 (43)
Proceeds from shareholders and other items 0 0
Drawing on credit lines, new loans and debt repayment (including finance leases) (15) (10)
Financial expenses (3) (2)
Net cash used in financing activities (17) (11)
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations 26 1
Net change in cash 15 (53)
Discontinued operations (0) (2)
Group net change in cash 15 (54)
The Group was able to generate a 7 million Euros positive Free Cash Flow in H1'23 while continuing to invest in capital expenditure to support its expansion and managing the working capital needs. This compares to a 43 million Euros negative Free Cash Flow in H1'22.
The cash outflow from working capital amounted to 26 million Euros in H1'23 (82 million Euros in H1'22) as a result of a 39 million Euros increase in inventories, in anticipation of the projected growth expected in H2'23, and a 15 million Euros increase in other receivables. These items were partly offset by a 28 million Euros decrease in trade receivables related to seasonality.
Tax paid amounted to 15 million Euros in H1'23, compared to a tax refund of 3 million Euros in H1'22.Overall, net cash generated by operating activities more than doubled, from 59 million Euros in H1'22 to 126 million Euros in H1'23.
The net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations amounted to 120 million Euros in H1'23, up 18% from 101 million Euros in H1'22. Capital expenditure included 15 million Euros in capitalized R&D investments as well as 97 million Euros in tangible assets. In H1'23, Soitec continued to invest in capacity in its Singapore facility, for 300-mm SOI wafer production, refresh and epitaxy.
Net of investments financed through leasing, which accounted for 6 million Euros in H1'23, total cash out related to investing activities amounted to 126 million Euros.
Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations amounted to 17 million Euros in H1'23 essentially reflecting a 15 million Euros net decrease in borrowings. In H1'22, net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations amounted to 11 million Euros.
In total, including a 26 million Euros positive impact of exchange rate fluctuations, net cash generated by continuing operations reached 15 million Euros in H1'23 compared to a cash outflow of 53 million Euros in H1'22.
Overall, Soitec further increased its cash position, which went up from 728 million Euros on March 31st, 2022, to 743 million Euros on September 30th, 2022.
Sound balance sheet maintained
Thanks to the strong performance achieved in H1'23, Soitec has maintained a strong balance sheet.
Property, plant and equipment increased by a net amount of 86 million Euros in H1'23 as a result of further industrial investments in Bernin and Singapore.
Shareholders' equity increased by 138 million Euros in H1'23 to 1,181 million Euros on September 30th, 2022, mainly thanks to the net profit generated during the period.
Financial debt stood at 630 million Euros on September 30th, 2022. This represents a 44 million Euros increase compared to March 31st, 2022, mainly reflecting a 48 million Euros mark-to-market increase of financial derivatives related to currency hedging, 4 million Euros interests related to OCEANEs 2025 bonds, partially offset by a 9 million Euros repayment of bank loans in Singapore.
Higher financial debt combined with the 15 million Euros increase in cash recorded in H1'23 led to a 29 million Euros decrease in positive net cash position5, from 142 million Euros on March 31st, 2022, to 113 million Euros on September 30th, 2022. Excluding the change in the fair value of financial derivatives related to hedging, the Group net cash position increased by 19 million Euros.
FY'23 Outlook confirmed
Soitec still expects FY'23 revenue growth to reach around 20% at constant exchange rates and perimeter. Growth will continue to be driven by an increase in sales in each of the Group's three end markets, as Soitec expects to continue benefiting from the 5G deployment, from an increase of the automotive market as well as from sustained market trends for smart devices.
Soitec still expects FY'23 EBITDA1 margin2 to reach around 36% notably thanks to a strong operating leverage driven by higher volumes. Soitec expects its industrial performance to remain strong despite higher bulk material and energy prices.
In addition, Soitec expects FY'23 net cash out related to capital expenditure to reach around 260 million Euros, essentially reflecting capacity investments to support first acquisitions of SiC tools (150 & 200-mm) in Bernin IV, 300-mm SOI refresh capacity in Bernin IV and further 300-mm SOI capacity increase in its Singapore facility, including both refresh and epitaxy capacity.
Key events of H1'23
CEA, Soitec, GlobalFoundries and STMicroelectronics to advance next generation FD-SOI roadmap for automotive, IoT and mobile applications
On April 8th, 2022, leading semiconductor players CEA, Soitec, GlobalFoundries and STMicroelectronics announced a new collaboration in which they intend to jointly define the industry's next generation roadmap for FD-SOI technology. Semiconductors and FD-SOI innovation are of strategic value to France and the EU as well as to customers globally. FD-SOI offers substantial benefits for designers and customer systems, including lower power consumption as well as easier integration of additional features such as connectivity and security, a key feature for automotive, IoT and mobile applications.
Soitec released its first 200-mm silicon carbide SmartSiC™ wafer
On May 4th, 2022, Soitec announced the release of its first 200-mm silicon carbide SmartSiC™ wafer, from the pilot line at its Substrate Innovation Center. The release enabled Soitec to demonstrate the quality and performance of 200-mm SmartSiC™ engineered substrates and to conduct a first round of key customer validations. The addition of 200-mm is enlarging Soitec's SiC product portfolio beyond 150-mm and accelerate customers' SiC roadmap.
Soitec announced the extension of its Pasir Ris Facility to produce 300mm SOI wafers
On June 8th, 2022, Soitec announced the extension of its Pasir Ris facility in Singapore, with the objective to add a new capacity of 1 million wafers per year. Soitec expects the construction of this extension to start in FY'23, and the fab to enter into operation by the end of FY'25. The robust level of customer demand gives Soitec enough visibility to accelerate the launch of this extension, which was initially planned for FY'26. Combining Bernin and Pasir Ris, Soitec's total 300-mm SOI production capacity will ultimately reach 2.7 million wafers per year. The extension of Pasir Ris is also due to include additional refresh and epitaxy capacities.
STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries to advance FD-SOI ecosystem with new 300mm manufacturing facility in France
On July 11th, 2022, STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries announced the creation of a new, jointly-operated 300-mm semiconductor manufacturing facility adjacent to ST's existing site in Crolles, France. This new facility will support several technologies, in particular FD-SOI-based technologies, and will cover multiple variants. This includes GF's market leading FDX technology and ST's comprehensive technology roadmap down to 18nm, which are expected to remain in high demand for Automotive, IoT, and Mobile applications for the next few decades. The facility is targeted to ramp at full capacity by 2026, with up to 620,000 wafers per year production at full build-out.
Pierre Barnabé succeeds Paul Boudre as CEO
On July 26th, 2022, Soitec held its Annual Shareholders' Meeting, during which Pierre Barnabé was appointed director of the Company. As planned, he succeeded Paul Boudre as Chief Executive Officer on the same day. Pierre Barnabé joined Soitec on May 1st, 2022, and he has been working closely with Paul Boudre and the Executive Committee during this period to ensure an effective transition.
Post-closing events
Acquisition of the remaining 20% of Dolphin Design
On October 27th, 2022, Soitec exercised its call option to increase its stake in Dolphin Design SAS to 100%, acquiring an additional 20% of the capital from its partner MBDA. Soitec will own 100% of the share capital of Dolphin Design SAS upon closing of the transfer. Since Dolphin Design SAS is already fully consolidated at 100% in Soitec consolidated accounts due to the existence of this option, this acquisition will have no effect on the accounts of the Group.
Sustainability report release
Soitec today released its second sustainability report, stressing both achievements and ambitious targets in support of its 2026 strategic roadmap. Highlights include i) the creation of Soitec's Board of Directors' ESG Committee last September, ii) Soitec becoming the fourth semiconductor company worldwide to have its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets aligned with the 1.5°C ambition validated by the SBTi, and iii) winning the 2021 SEMI Industry Leader in Diversity and Inclusion award on November 16, 2022 in recognition of its innovative and pioneering policies and achievements.
H1'23 results will be commented during an analyst and investor conference call to be held in English on November 24th, 2022, at 8:00am CET.
The live webcast and slide presentation will be available on:
https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/soitec/20221124_1/
Q3'23 revenue is due to be published on January 25th, 2023, after market close.
This document is provided by Soitec (the "Company") for information purposes only.
The Company's business operations and financial position are described in the Company's 2021-2022 Universal Registration Document (which notably includes the 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report) which was filed on June 20, 2022 with the French stock market authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers, or AMF) under number D.22-0523. The French version of the 2021-2022 Universal Registration Document, together with English courtesy translations for information purposes, are available for consultation on the Company's website (www.soitec.com), in the section Company - Investors - Financial Reports.
Your attention is drawn to the risk factors described in Chapter 2.1 of the Company's 2021-2022 Universal Registration Document.
This document contains summary information and should be read in conjunction with the 2021-2022 Universal Registration Document.
This document contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements relate to the Company's future prospects, developments and strategy and are based on analyses of earnings forecasts and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties as they relate to future events and are dependent on circumstances that may or may not materialize in the future. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of the Company's future performance. The occurrence of any of the risks described in Chapter 2.1 of the Universal Registration Document may have an impact on these forward-looking statements. In addition, the future consequences of geopolitical conflicts, in particular the Ukraine / Russia situation, as well as rising inflation, may result in greater impacts than currently anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
The Company's actual financial position, results and cash flows, as well as the trends in the sector in which the Company operates may differ materially from those contained in this document. Furthermore, even if the Company's financial position, results, cash-flows and the developments in the sector in which the Company operates were to conform to the forward-looking statements contained in this document, such elements cannot be construed as a reliable indication of the Company's future results or developments.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or make any correction to any forward-looking statement in order to reflect an event or circumstance that may occur after the date of this document. In addition, the occurrence of any of the risks described in Chapter 2.1 of the Universal Registration Document may have an impact on these forward-looking statements.
This document does not constitute or form part of an offer or a solicitation to purchase, subscribe for, or sell the Company's securities in any country whatsoever. This document, or any part thereof, shall not form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract, commitment or investment decision.
Notably, this document does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase, subscribe for or to sell securities in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from the registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Company's shares have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act. Neither the Company nor any other person intends to conduct a public offering of the Company's securities in the United States.
About Soitec
Soitec (Euronext, Tech 40 Paris) is a world leader in designing and manufacturing innovative semiconductor materials. The company uses its unique technologies to serve the electronics markets. With more than 3,700 patents worldwide, Soitec's strategy is based on disruptive innovation to meet its customers' needs for high performance, energy efficiency and cost competitiveness. Soitec has manufacturing facilities, R&D centers and offices in Europe, the United States and Asia. Fully committed to sustainable development, Soitec adopted in 2021 its corporate purpose to reflect its engagements: "We are the innovative soil from which smart and energy efficient electronics grow into amazing and sustainable life experiences."
Soitec, SmartSiC™ and SmartCut™ are registered trademarks of Soitec.
For more information, please visit www.soitec.com and follow us on Twitter: @Soitec_EN
Investor Relations: investors@soitec.com Media contacts: Isabelle Laurent+33 6 42 37 54 17 isabelle.laurent@oprgfinancial.fr Fabrice Baron+33 6 14 08 29 81fabrice.baron@oprgfinancial.fr
Soitec is a French joint-stock corporation with a Board of Directors (Société Anonyme à Conseil d'administration) with a share capital of €71,081,214 having its registered office located at Parc Technologique des Fontaines - Chemin des Franques - 38190 Bernin (France), and registered with the Grenoble Trade and Companies Register under number 384 711 909.
Consolidated financial statements in appendix include:
H1'23 consolidated income statement
Balance sheet at September 30th, 2022
H1'23 consolidated cash-flows
Consolidated financial statements for H1'23
As previously reported, Soitec's refocus on Electronics operations decided in January 2015 was nearly completed on March 31st, 2016. Consequently, the H1'23 residual income and expenses relating to Solar and Other activities are reported under 'Net result from discontinued operations', below the 'Operating income' line, meaning that down to the line 'Net result after tax from continuing operations', the consolidated income statement fully and exclusively reflects the Electronics activity as well as the Group's corporate functions expenses. This was already the case in H1'22 financial statements.
H1'23 H1'22
(Euro millions) (ended Sept. 30, 2022) (ended Sept. 30, 2021)
Cost of sales (303) (242)
Gross profit 168 131
Sales and marketing expenses (8) (7)
Research and development expenses (29) (28)
General and administrative expenses (20) (22)
Current operating income 110 75
Other operating income / (expenses) 0 9
Operating income 110 85
Financial income 4 3
Financial income / (expense) (2) (5)
Profit before tax 108 80
Net profit from continuing operations 95 74
Net loss from discontinued operations 0 (0)
Consolidated net profit 95 74
Non-controlling interests - -
Net profit, Group share 95 74
Basic earnings per share (in €) 2.72 2.23
Diluted earnings per share (in €) 2.65 2.14
Assets Sept. 30, 2022 March 31, 2022
(Euro millions)
Intangible assets 115 108
Non-current financial assets 17 17
Other non-current assets 22 19
Deferred tax assets 73 64
Total non-current assets 875 770
Inventories 192 143
Trade receivables 279 280
Other current assets 80 62
Current financial assets 4 4
Equity and liabilities Sept. 30, 2022 March 31, 2022
Share capital 71 70
Share premium 229 230
Reserves and retained earnings 849 747
Other reserves 33 (3)
Equity, Group Share 1,181 1,044
Total equity 1,181 1,044
Long-term financial debt 530 518
Provisions and other non-current liabilities 84 79
Total non-current liabilities 614 597
Short-term financial debt 100 68
Trade payables 117 101
Provisions and other current liabilities 160 177
Total current liabilities 377 346
Total equity and liabilities 2,173 1,986
of which continuing operations 95 74
Depreciation and amortization expense 50 37
Impairment / (depreciation reversals) of assets - (10)
Provisions / (reversals of provisions), net 5 (0)
Provisions / (reversal of provisions) for retirement benefit obligations, net 1 1
Income tax 13 6
Financial expense 2 5
Share-based payments 9 11
Other non-cash items (8) 14
of which continuing operations 167 137
Increase / (decrease) in cash relating to:
Inventories (39) (37)
Trade receivables 28 (19)
Other receivables (15) (19)
Trade payables 4 7
Other liabilities (3) (13)
Income tax paid (15) 3
Change in working capital and income tax paid (41) (79)
of which continuing operations (41) (79)
of which continuing operations 126 59
Purchases of intangible assets (20) (13)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (97) (85)
Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash acquired - (1)
(Acquisitions) and disposals of financial assets (3) (2)
Net cash used in investing activities (1) (120) (101)
of which continuing operations (1) (120) (101)
Loans and drawdowns on credit lines 10 3
Repayment of borrowings (including leases) (26) (13)
Interest paid (3) (2)
Financing flows related to discontinued operations (0) (2)
Effects of exchange rate fluctuations 26 1
Change in net cash 15 (54)
of which continuing operations 15 (53)
Cash at beginning of the period 728 644
Cash at end of the period 743 590
(1) According to IFRS, the cash used in investing activities is calculated net of investments financed through leasing, which accounted for 6 million Euros in H1'23 and 1 million Euros in H1'22. Total cash out related to investing activities therefore amounted to 126 million Euros in H1'23 and 102 million Euros in H1'22.
1 The EBITDA represents operating income (EBIT) before depreciation, amortization, impairment of non-current assets, non-cash items relating to share-based payments, provisions for impairment of current assets and for contingencies and expenses, and disposals gains and losses. This alternative indicator of performance is a non-IFRS quantitative measure used to measure the company's ability to generate cash from its operating activities. EBITDA is not defined by an IFRS standard and must not be considered an alternative to any other financial indicator.
2 EBITDA margin = EBITDA from continuing operations / Revenue.
3 Review procedures were completed and the review report is in the process of being issued.
4 The scope effect related to the acquisition of NOVASiC, the closing of which took place on December 29, 2021, had no material impact on Soitec's revenue.5 The net cash position represents cash and cash equivalents less financial debt, a positive net cash position meaning cash and cash equivalents are higher than financial debt. A net debt position meaning cash and cash equivalents are lower than financial debt.
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RÉSULTATS DU PREMIER SEMESTRE DE L'EXERCICE 2022-2023
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Abstract Identifying sites for economic development is the first requirement for any such project. Once the developer identifies a sight, then it is often a tedious and frustrating process to receive approval from the controlling municipal authority to develop the site, often complicated by the role of the local community impacting the decision process. The socio-economic factors may be the controlling factors on whether or not economic development can take place in a community. In this study, a Geographic Information System (GIS) model is developed that includes socio-economic constraints in addition to the normally used physical constraint factors in determining the potential for a specific site for development. The proposed model uses mathematical weighting factors to reflect community opinions for a selected set of socio-economic factors. The socio-economic factors are translated into mathematical values by using three dimensions: weight (or the level of importance), acceptability, and a distance factor. Once the physical constraints have identified accepted sites, then the socio-economic values are then overlaid on top of the physical constraint suitability map that then further restricts sites to those that are acceptable to the community based upon their own criteria that was used to develop the socio-constraint portion of the GIS model. The weighting and acceptability factors are developed from community input. These factors then combined with the distance factor, which is a quantitative fact result in site restrictions. The model was applied to a community in Southampton, New York to demonstrate its utility in addressing community concerns over a potential development project. This community was debating whether or not to allow additional near shore aquaculture activity. The conventional GIS model, which determines the potential sites solely based upon using physical conditions, e.g., oxygen, salinity, temperature, water depth-- identified 4,338 ha of appropriate submerged land, but was reduced to 162 ha once the socio-economic factors were applied in the model. Another socio-economic data set was applied to the model to see the sensitivity of the factors that were being applied. The weights of the smell, hearing, and taste/ touch combined were raised (smell by 5, hearing by 1, and touch/taste by 3) while keeping other parameters the consistent with the first data set. The model then yielded 4,312 ha of submerged land with a negative suitability index, and only 23 ha of submerged land with a positive suitability index. This study is one of the first attempts to incorporate surrounding community non-physical parameter variables when determining whether or not to allow further economic development for the local community. This model can act as a bridge between developers and the local community when political leaders make decisions relative to allowing development to be allowed.


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Google, D-Wave Team up to Unveil World's First Quantum Image Search
From Daily Tech
The days of quantum computing are at hand
Quantum computing is regarded by many as a buzz word. While the allure of using advanced physics phenomena like entanglement and superposition to solve ultra-complex problems almost instantly seems alluring, there's not yet been many concrete demonstrations of quantum computing in action, despite all the talk.
One company that actually has had the bravado to claim such a demonstration is Canadian firm D-Wave Systems, Inc. which is based out of Barnaby, British Columbia. The company has developed what it claims to be working 16-qubit, 28-qubit, and 128-qubit quantum computer chips. Each qubit is implemented with a magnetically coupling superconducting loop called rf-squid flux. The company has fabricated some of these chips at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab's microdevices lab in Pasadena and NASA scientists who saw the work firsthand back its credibility, despite widespread doubts in the research community.
Now D-Wave has received an even bigger endorsement, from the world's largest internet firm: Google. Google manager Hartmut Neven announced in a blog post last week that his company had been working with D-Wave to develop quantum computers to power a search of still images in a database of images, video, and PDFs. The project has been ongoing for three years according to Mr. Neven.
He writes, elaborating, "Over the past three years a team at Google has studied how problems such as recognizing an object in an image or learning to make an optimal decision based on example data can be made amenable to solution by quantum algorithms. The algorithms we employ are the quantum adiabatic algorithms discovered by Edward Farhi and collaborators at MIT. These algorithms promise to find higher quality solutions for optimization problems than obtainable with classical solvers." [More...] [Comments...]


Action for Stammering Children is working with the Michael Palin Centre, and several potential funders to look at a potential pilot study investigating the relationship between temperament and the impact of stammering in childhood.
The aim of this research study is to explore whether there is a relationship between children's temperament and the degree to which stammering impacts on their daily life and well-being. Understanding the nature of this relationship will help inform the focus, priorities and content of therapy for individuals and will inform treatment protocols and therapy provision for school aged children who stammer.
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Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit (file photo)
(CMC) – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has defended Dominica's decision to enter into diplomatic relations with China 14 years ago saying that the Caribbean island has benefitted significantly from that relationship.
Skerrit said that the "short and intense' visit of the Chinese Naval Hospital ship, the "Peace Ark" underscores the "multifaceted development support provided by the government of the People's Republic of China".
He said the assistance could be seen in areas of agriculture, infrastructure, health and other critical areas.
He said Beijing would be constructing a multi-million dollar hospital at Goodwill on the outskirts of the capital describing it as 'a modern monument to the friendship between the Dominican and Chinese people".
He said the new hospital will be an essential element in the delivery "of top notch medical care in our country.
He said the buildings will be climate resilient with concrete roofs and storm proof windows.
Last weekend, Health Minister Dr. Kenneth Darroux described the visit of the Navy Hospital Ship as a new milestone in the bilateral bond between the two countries.
He said the described relationship between the two countries as 'mutually respectful relationship over the years', noting that it has yielded tremendous assistance in the form of technical cooperation for medical services, provision of medical equipment, road networks, schools, bridges, stadiums, the construction of a new national hospital and most importantly assisting us in building capacity and development of our human resource"
In 2004, Dominica switched allegiance from Taiwan to China with Skerrit saying then that Dominica recognizes that the China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China and that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory.
He said his country would firmly abide by the one-China policy and actively develop friendly cooperative relations with China.
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Michigan law requires that the court consider what is in the best interest of the child when determining appropriate parenting time. Parenting time is the new politically correct term for visitation. The court can consider a number of different factors in formulating a visitation schedule. The primary factors the court usually considers is the age of the child, the work schedules of parties, transportation, the need to maintain a stable environment for the child, and the need to facilitate a close and continuing relationship with the noncustodial parent.
The court can order visitation that is extremely liberal or very restrictive. In some cases, the court will order visitation to be supervised by another adult for only a few hours per week. In other circumstances the court will order visitation which would include every weekend, every other holiday, half of all school vacations, and one-half or all of summer vacation. The amount of overnights can significantly change the amount of support paid. The more overnights that are exercised reduces the support obligation.
(4) Notwithstanding other provisions of this act, if a proceeding regarding parenting time involves a child who is conceived as the result of acts for which 1 of the child's biological parents is convicted of criminal sexual conduct as provided in sections 520a to 520e and 520g of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.520a to 750.520e and or a substantially similar statute of another state or the federal government, or is found by clear and convincing evidence in a fact-finding hearing to have committed acts of nonconsensual sexual penetration, the court shall not grant parenting time to that biological parent. This subsection does not apply to a conviction under section 520d(1)(a) of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.520d. This subsection does not apply if, after the date of the conviction, the biological parents cohabit and establish a mutual custodial environment for the child.
(6) Notwithstanding other provisions of this act, if an individual is convicted of criminal sexual conduct as provided in sections 520a to 520e and 520g of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.520a to 750.520e and the victim is the individual's child, the court shall not grant parenting time with that child or a sibling of that child to that individual, unless both the child's other parent and, if the court considers the child or sibling to be of sufficient age to express his or her desires, the child or sibling consent to the parenting time.
(7) The court may consider the following factors when determining the frequency, duration, and type of parenting time to be granted: (a) The existence of any special circumstances or needs of the child. (b) Whether the child is a nursing child less than 6 months of age, or less than 1 year of age if the child receives substantial nutrition through nursing. (c) The reasonable likelihood of abuse or neglect of the child during parenting time. (d) The reasonable likelihood of abuse of a parent resulting from the exercise of parenting time. (e) The inconvenience to, and burdensome impact or effect on, the child of traveling for purposes of parenting time. (f) Whether a parent can reasonably be expected to exercise parenting time in accordance with the court order. (g) Whether a parent has frequently failed to exercise reasonable parenting time. (h) The threatened or actual detention of the child with the intent to retain or conceal the child from the other parent or from a third person who has legal custody. A custodial parent's temporary residence with the child in a domestic violence shelter shall not be construed as evidence of the custodial parent's intent to retain or conceal the child from the other parent. (i) Any other relevant factors.
(8) Parenting time shall be granted in specific terms if requested by either party at any time. (9) A parenting time order may contain any reasonable terms or conditions that facilitate the orderly and meaningful exercise of parenting time by a parent, including 1 or more of the following: (a) Division of the responsibility to transport the child. (b) Division of the cost of transporting the child. (c) Restrictions on the presence of third persons during parenting time. (d) Requirements that the child be ready for parenting time at a specific time. (e) Requirements that the parent arrive for parenting time and return the child from parenting time at specific times. (f) Requirements that parenting time occur in the presence of a third person or agency. (g) Requirements that a party post a bond to assure compliance with a parenting time order. (h) Requirements of reasonable notice when parenting time will not occur. (i) Any other reasonable condition determined to be appropriate in the particular case.
A person should consult with an experienced divorce attorney who practices extensively in domestic relations law when faced with a parenting time problem or a modification parenting time. Such modifications can alter the amount of child support that the custodial parent receives and possibly resultant in a changing custody.
If you are facing a visitation or parenting time issue, a good divorce attorney is not optional, it is a requirement! Our divorce attorneys can answer your questions with straight talk. Having the right divorce attorney on your side can relieve your stress during this difficult situation. Our Attorneys have over 85 years of divorce experience. Our attorneys have extensive parenting time trial experience. Typical fees to retain attorney for a parenting time issue can range and from 1,000 dollars to as high as 5000 dollars.


Personal Information Banks list the types of personal information held by a designated public body.
A PIB directory does not provide direct access to an individual's records. It lists the types of personal information held by a public body.
For information on how to obtain personal records, contact a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Coordinator.


WardsAuto has recently revealed the 10 best engines for 2017, a list comprised of seven turbocharged engines and three electrified drivetrains. Surprisingly there are no power units that are made up solely of naturally-aspirated engines amongst the top 10.
Similar to the previous years, the editors of WardsAuto chose their winners through testing its 40 nominees in real world conditions. After then, they scored each engine based on the following: horsepower,torque, specification, noise, fuel economy as well as new technology.
The current crop sees turbocharged engines dominating the list yet again. Seven out of the ten engines listed came with forced induction while the rest had some form of electric assist.
Highlights of the winners included the Infiniti Q50 and the Chevrolet Volt's respective powertrains. The Infiniti Q50 equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine puts out 406 PS with its mirror-bore cylinder coatings, electrically driven-intake valve timing and integrated exhaust manifolds. WardsAuto said that the new VR engine family might be a dynasty in the making, similar to the VQ engine which appeared regularly on the list.
Included in the list for the second time is the Chevrolet Volt. Judges praised the Volt's electric motor range of 85 kilometers and the performance of the gas engine when assisted by electric power.
The winning automakers will receive their awards at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIS) in January.


hi, I'm new here - Can we please have a stable firefox web browser for 3.0 stable?
10 Dec 2010 and the fact that the main page at mozilla.com is serving ff-3.6.15 right now?
Just download tarball from mozilla.com in the desired application version (3.6.13 or even the beta 4), un-tar it and just run the firefox executable. No installation needed, stable and quick and everything. :p No dealing with cooking package in a stable Slitaz.
babaorum: thank you, that is simple and works well, I now have a safe web-browser, cool"
lol, for the dummies? no, people are always new to this stuff right?
You'd be surprised. I used to hate extracting bz2 files on shell hosts for this very reason when I was still on Windows a couple of years ago. Now I know most of the tar flags backwards... amazing how using (aka struggling with) Linux daily teaches you this stuff hey?


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Tavis talks about his latest special report; "Gustavo Dudamel: Conducting a Life"
Music education programs are being eliminated from school curricula nationwide at a rapid pace. However, many concerned individuals, including Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel, are adamant about ensuring that kids continue to be exposed to the enriching world of music.
Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X' among 25 film registry picks
Darth Vader proclaiming he's Luke Skywalker's father, Tony Manero preening in his underwear and an early 20th-century deaf activist speaking in sign language are among the images that will be preserved by the Library of Congress as part of its National Film Registry.
DA: syringe residue allowed for private testing by Jackson Doc
Prosecutors on Monday said that defense attorneys for the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death can have half the residue left in syringes and other medical items found in the singer's bedroom for testing by a private laboratory.
Julia Pace Mitchell on her 'Hills Above the Hood' play
However, this Los Angeles born, Howard University educated and Broadway trained actress, is an excellent writer, too. Last night at the El Centro Theatre in Hollywood, we had the opportunity to be in the opening night audience to see her creation called "The Hills Above the Hood."
Michael Vick hopes to own a dog as a pet someday
Michael Vick hopes to own a dog again someday. The Eagles quarterback and convicted dogfighting-ring operator told TheGrio.com in a video interview posted this week that he genuinely cares for animals and one day hopes to have a dog as a household pet.
Ex-manager Sues Chrisette Michele for $20 million
Michele and her label, Def Jam, along with her parents, Lynette and Lemuel Payne, are being sued for $20 million by Four Kings Productions, Inc. The suit claims that she engaged in unlawful activity to try to get out of her contract.
The new superhero drama 'The Cape' premieres on NBC, Jan. 2011
The series follows an innocent cop who has been framed for a crime he did not commit and then left for dead after he is caught. He is eventually saved by a circus ringleader played by Keith David who prepares him with special abilities to defend himself against his foes.
The Franklin Institute opens on New Year's Day 2011 to acccomodate last minute visitors during the final days of Cleopatra
The Franklin Institute has a week-long series of discounts and events planned to kick off the final week of Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt – capped off by a special free parking promotion to all Cleopatra ticket-holders on Saturday, January 1, 2011
HBO receives 12 Golden Globe nominations– the most of any television network this year
HBO received 12 Golden Globe nominations, the most of any television network this year, for the upcoming 68th annual Golden Globe Awards, which were announced today in Los Angeles. "Boardwalk Empire" and "Temple Grandin" led all HBO programming with three nominations apiece.
Star Jones Joins Uptown Magazine as Editor-At-Large
UPTOWN Magazine, the only luxury lifestyle publication for affluent African Americans, announced that attorney, television personality, former prosecutor, political insider, philanthropist and bestselling author Star Jones has joined as Editor-at-Large…


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Watch the Birdie - PGA Tour uses LED screens from Diamond Vision
Jul 5th, 2007
Date Announced: 05 Jul 2007
Capable of operating independently virtually anywhere on the course, the PGA TOUR's new Diamond Vision screens allow spectators to enjoy the action wherever they are.
The PGA TOUR has upgraded its electromechanical scoreboards to the latest LED screen technology from Mitsubishi Electric. The 20-year-old scoreboards are being replaced with 22 mobile Diamond Vision screens, specially designed for the PGA TOUR.
Capable of operating virtually anywhere on the course, the new screens allow video, graphics and player statistics to be relayed to multiple vantage points, allowing spectators to enjoy the action wherever they are.
Diamond Vision is perhaps the best known sports screen in the world, now installed at over 650 stadiums and arenas around the globe.
Measuring 6.15m by 2.3m, the new Diamond Vision scoreboards are 75% larger than the old PGA TOUR scoreboards they replace, making them far more visible. Diamond Vision's wide viewing angles and 16.7 million colour palette is also a considerable improvement over its single-colour predecessor, enabling a media-rich blend of player stats, graphics and video to be relayed to exactly where it's needed.
The high-brightness screens enable content to be clearly seen even in bright sunlight, while built-in light sensors scale down Diamond Vision's powerful light output when it's not needed. Along with other anti-glare features incorporated into the PGA TOUR system, this ensures players are not in any way distracted by glare or other intrusions.
The PGA TOUR scoreboards were specially engineered by Mitsubishi Electric to meet the demands of the TOUR – demands which are quite different to a permanent stadium installation. Each of the screen units had to be completely mobile and to be able to operate independently, often in locations without power or communications infrastructure of any kind.
To achieve this, all 22 mobile units are fully self-contained. An on-board computer system allows each screen to display information continuously, while receiving updates via a sophisticated wireless network. Yet despite this, only a single tractor-trailer unit is required to transport 11 screen modules from course to course.
When the new system is fully operational in July 2007, this will allow screen systems to "leap-frog" between golf courses: While one 11-screen system is in use, the other 11 modules are either in transit or being installed.
The Diamond Vision screen systems were used for the first time at THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass in May. The full complement of 22 screens is expected to become operational during the course of the season as more crews are trained how to transport and install the systems.
The phasing-in of the Diamond Vision screens is expected to be completed by the time the TOUR arrives at Akron, Ohio for the World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational at the end of July.
According to the New York Times (April 23 2007), the PGA TOUR is enthusiastic about the new Diamond Vision system and the benefits it brings for spectators. Stephen Evans, the PGA TOUR's senior vice-president for information systems, said, "The more we can engage the fan and make him comfortable that we're going to provide relevant information, and also entertaining information, the better job we're doing for that fan." He continued, "We're really focused on the best experience we can give the fan given the environment we're in."
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Completed Inspection Filter and Building Search Now Available on the iPad
Product, Software
Starting today, December 1, 2015, technicians in the field will now have the ability to search for building inspections on the iPad, and automatically have completed inspections filtered into a new "Completed" tab – allowing for a better user experience and a more accurate picture of remaining inspections.
The new search feature allows technicians in the field to quickly search for a building on demand. Technicians are able to search for buildings that have been scheduled, cancelled, or completed on the iPad.
This new search feature provides technicians with more control over view and access to information needed to plan or perform their job.
The search feature has been added directly above the building lists on the iPad and is visible on any tab.
In addition to the new search feature, technicians will no longer see completed inspections in the "Scheduled" tab. This feature release helps clean up the "Scheduled" tab and provide a more accurate picture of buildings that still need inspections performed.
Completed inspections are now filtered into the "Completed" tab autotmatically when an inspection is sent back to the office, and marked "complete" by triggers built into Inspect Point.
Please note, that if a technician is working offline, the inspections will remain in the scheduled tab until an internet connection is established and the inspections are sent back to the office.
We're excited to announce the release of these features and will continue to announce product features and updates as they become available.
Have a feature request?
Let us know. Contact Jennifer at jennifer@inspectpoint.com to discuss your request and potential release date. Since we work off a product backlog, feature and product requests are worked in order of demand and request date.
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The future looks rosy for companies like Renewable Trading. This new energy trader reckons that the market for its "green" electricity is expanding and it expects to do more deals as the year progresses. The reason for its optimism is simple: electricity suppliers are seeking greater amounts of energy from renewable sources to meet demand from users keen to promote their green credentials and escape the climate change levy, which comes into effect on 1 April.
The levy, which is designed to counteract the effects of global warming, will be charged at around 12 per cent of electricity bills and 15 per cent of gas bills. Companies both large and small are liable to pay the charge. However, the playing field is not as level as many might imagine: there are ways for some organisations to avoid extra costs.
Those with large numbers of employees and operating large offices, such as government departments and city councils, are particularly interested in renewable energy. Gas and electricity from these sources is exempt from the levy, thereby lowering the total bill against which it will be applied. Their levy payments will also be partly offset by lower national insurance payments.
There is, however, still some confusion about who will pay what, and what is classified as a "renewable source". And the business community is none too pleased at the prospect of adding to its tax burden.
The British Retail Consortium has estimated that a major player with 700 stores would pay £3 million a year in levy charges. And a report commissioned by the Engineering Employers' Federation, claims manufacturing will pay £100 million a year.
The loss-making UK arm of Anglo-Dutch steel producer Corus has said the levy will cost it £8 million a year. At a time when it is struggling to keep open its Welsh mills at Llanwern and Port Talbot, extra energy costs are arguably something it could do without.
Purchasers in organisations that use large amounts of energy should not wait for their financial controllers to confront Customs & Excise when it demands levy payments. Rather, they should ensure that their fellow directors see levy costs coming, and make themselves the first port of call for those with questions about how to reduce them.
Yet purchasers in many firms have been slow to take this proactive stance, according to Ian Dobson, chairman of the CIPS energy committee and an expert on the levy.
Energy intensive users, especially those with factories responsible for heavy pollution, can save up to 80 per cent of the levy if they sign up to the government's Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) scheme. These companies are committed to reducing their energy consumption per tonne of whatever they manufacture by between 5 per cent and 20 per cent by 2010. This is effectively a 2 per cent a year reduction.
These large energy users will be less concerned with electricity from renewable sources, Dobson noted. But the procurement director must get heavily involved in the efficiency of any new motors, ovens and other heavy electrical equipment required.
There is a cruel irony in this levy, which is designed to make companies more energy efficient. In many cases, those most likely to be affected by the levy already pay great attention to being energy efficient. The EEF report claimed there are around 2,300 firms with annual energy bills of £100,000 that will not qualify for exemptions.
Companies not IPPC-eligible should consult the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme from the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. The DETR will publish a list of technologies, equipment and infrastructure by April whose purchase and use can offset the levy.
Hugh Mortimer, commercial manager of industrial gases firm BOC, another low-polluting company that will be hit by the levy, welcomed initiatives such as the ECA. But he said companies should not give up lobbying for changes to the levy.


" the union does not have a formal definition for what qualifies as a professional orchestra. All of the orchestras that are represented by the union are considered professional, however, they divide each ensemble into three categories: major, regional, and community. Each category is determined largely by the orchestra budget, length of season, and number of core musicians".
It's certainly a fuzzy area and one that does not have a simple answer. For example, a professional player that plays in several regional orchestras with short concert seasons (say, only six) may earn a living above that of the national poverty level. Even though each of the individual orchestras pay an annual salary below the national poverty level. However, I feel that it is possible to stop playing the "name game" and come to a more precise classification. Here are a few guidelines that I think will help.
Pay their players a living wage. I know the term "living wage" is arguable in regard to spin, but let's be frank. Paying the base players of an orchestra anything less than $25,000.00 a year without benefits is not a living wage. If the musician can not afford to pay for the basic necessities of running a professional career: rent/mortgage, car payment, food, bills, and insurance, then they are not being paid as a professional should. Then take into account cost of living variances in different cities across the country. It takes much more money to live an equal lifestyle in New York City than it does in Tulsa.
Have a minimum season of 32 weeks.
Employ a minimum of 36 full time musicians, whose primary vocation is performing in that ensemble.
I'm especially interested to hear from musicians and non-musicians alike. What are your thoughts? What do you consider a professional orchestra?


The Liberal celebration, the celebration of Gladstone, Asquith and Lloyd George, was once a dominant strength in Britain, and the realm, on the peak of the ability of the British Empire. It emerged in mid-Victorian Britain from a mixture of Whigs and Peelite Tories. cut up via Gladstone's domestic Rule debts, it however lower back to strength in Edwardian England and held it until eventually after the outbreak the 1st international battle.
The degree to which such deception is institutionalized in the colonial mindset is less widely recorded. That this sort of deception was (and remains) a fundamental part of centralized power structures is the point of this analysis. The 'Covenant Chain' was an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and various colonial governments going back to the seventeenth century. Both the Virginia Governor and the Governor of Maryland used the metaphor, 'so long as the Sun, the Moon and the Stars shall give Light,' and state that they are the Indians' 'true friends'.
Each line was considered a song unto itself, packed with meaning, and followed by a collective 'haihaih' saluting the blessings they enjoyed and the reverence for the laws and for the dead as well as sympathy for the living. 33 It captures a dichotomy characteristic of the broader indigenous–colonial divide. These ceremonies originated in the historical mythology surrounding the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy. The basic story is of Deganiwidah, the Peacemaker, who had appeared in a vision to Hiawatha, a man in deep grief over the loss of his daughters in repetitive wars of revenge among the pre-Confederacy Iroquois tribes.
The Virginians initially paid little attention to the Indians' ceremonial protocol for the staging of the diplomatic talks. This in spite of the fact that Gist had spent the previous winter travelling through the region inviting the Indians to this meeting at the last full moon of the spring. No messengers had been sent telling the Indians of their coming, but the female Seneca leader Aliquippa provided an 'Edge of the Woods' ceremony to welcome the commissioners when they delivered the promised goods to her town.


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This is one in a series that I shot of the Everglades. Many of the images can be seen in the Clifton Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. This series was shot for this amazing green hotel.


Ella Bache: Purifying, Detoxifying, Hydrating Charcoal Foaming Mask – the caryl edit.
The new face mask from Ella Bache is this innovative cellulose sheet mask with activated charcoal to give a deep cleanse as it also helps to detoxify skin. This is relatively new for me, but I have seen other brands do something similar and have been curious to try since I love face sheet masks. Continue reading to see my results.
The charcoal foaming mask is described as a cellulose sheet mask that is rich in activated charcoal. It is enriched with anti-pollution agents that help to oxygenate skin, fruit-derived AHAs and glycolic acid to help refine and soften texture and tone, aloe vera to calm and soothe and hydrate all skin types.
The cellulose sheet mask is thin and delicate but not restricted by movement when mask is used. The bio-cellulose fibres shape the skin which sits on your face like second-skin. You can adjust to fit your face shape by gently stretching it. Leave on for a recommended time frame between 5-10 minutes, remove and discard mask. Rinse away any residue.
I found it was easy to use, however the sheet mask was delicate and noticed the activated charcoal had began to oxygenate as soon as I applied to my face. The foaming happened fairly quickly and didn't feel any tingling sensation during or post mask. I could hear the bubbles foaming up fast and I was a little concerned that it might have overspilled near my eye area but it stayed on the sheet mask. After leaving on for about 7 minutes, I rinsed away the excess with warm water. My skin revealed instant radiant, soft, smooth, hydrated, fresh, cleansed skin and minimised pores.
Surprised to say, I quite like, actually love this mask! It looked a little out there on the skin but the results speak for itself! Definitely one to try if you're after a charcoal foaming mask that give instant results! This mask is suitable for all skin types, however do not use if you have irritated and sensitive skin. The product contains AHA, which may increase skin sensitivity to the sun.
To view Ella Bache's range of face masks including this charcoal foaming mask and the full skincare collection, visit your nearest Ella Bache counter, spa, salon nationally and online via: ellabache.com.au/.