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"No one can write the history of the FCT without mentioning Julius Berger"
…we are very proud to be associated with the company in this city." – Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello, FCT Minister
The Hon. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello, has said that the nation's leading and most reliable engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has a sound, unmatched and continuing recorded infrastructural development history in the FCT. Bello made this statement on Tuesday, at the Official Site Handover and inauguration of Gwagwa District Abuja Phase IV North, FCT, which is to be developed under the FCTA's Land Swap Initiative. The Minister emphasized the importance of the Land Swap initiative. According to Bello, the programme was drawn to remedy the infrastructure deficit in the FCT by swapping land with private investors, who would in turn provide the necessary infrastructure.
Bello explained that the ceremony signals full resumption of the Land Swap Initiative, which would pave way for provision of the desired infrastructure in the areas earmarked for the development. He said the initiative, came about when it became very clear that there was no way the FCT could be developed using the normal annual budgetary allocations, because of the astronomical manner the City had developed both in terms of science and population. He stated that the project was one in the series of projects that are going to be flagged-off before the end of the current administration, adding that the FCTA is going to be very tough in ensuring the protection of the interest of the State, people and private partners. He explained that the Government grants land to private investors, through Public Private Partnership, to boost infrastructure provision in the City. According to him, investors are expected to within a 10-year development plan facilitate provision of infrastructure development in the given site, and encourage real estate development in line with the standard set by the FCTA.
The FCT Minister expressed satisfaction in the choice of contractor for the project saying that, "Julius Berger has a sound recorded infrastructural development history in the FCT…. I am so happy, that this particular project is being done in partnership with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. There is no way you can write the history of the Federal Capital Territory, without mentioning Julius Berger, which as we all know is 100 per cent Nigerian. We are very proud to be associated with the company in this City. We hope that as some point in the future, we will come here and see what the construction leader, JBN has done".
In her address, the Hon. Minister of State of the FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu said, "the Land Swap Initiative is a testament of our commitment to the provision of critical infrastructures for FCT residents in line with Mr. President's mandate for the administration. This is also a bold step by the FCT Administration towards resolving the burdensome challenge of infrastructure funding through budgetary allocation. The importance of this project therefore cannot be over-emphasized, given the abundant investment opportunities embedded in the Land Swap Programme. This initiative will lead to greater inflow of revenue and economic activities, and gainful employment for both youths and women alike".
Earlier, the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola, explained that the return to the land swap initiative followed directive of President Muhammadu Buhari to the Ministers to ensure continuation of ongoing projects. Adesola said it is a capital intensive project by a private company in line with the Land Swap Policy, aimed at assisting the FCTA to accelerate the development of the FCT.
Also in attendance at the event were the Permanent Secretary FCTA, Mr. Olusade Adesola; the Chief of Staff to the Minister, Malam Bashir Mai-Bornu; the Executive Secretary of the FCDA, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmed; Mandate Secretaries of the FCTA, the Chief of Jiwa, HRH Idris Musa and other officials of the FCTA.
The Julius Berger delegation to the project flag off ceremony was led by the company's Regional Manager, Region Central North, Engr. Oliver Berger. Also in the Julius Berger team were Mr. Keuck Peter, Mr. James Agama and Ms Uzoma Olivia.
R-L: THE SERIKI OF JIWA CHIEFDOM, HRH. IDRIS MUSA; FCT MINISTER, MALLAM MOHAMMED MUSA BELLO; REGIONAL MANAGER, JULIUS BERGER NIGERIA PLC, ENGR. OLIVER BERGER; FCT MINISTER OF STATE, DR. RAMATU TIJJANI ALIYU; AND THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GWAGWA CONCESSIONS, FAROUK SALEH DURING THE PROJECT FLAG OFF CEREMONY IN GWAGWA ABUJA , RECENTLY.
R-L: THE MINISTER OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, MALLAM MOHAMMED MUSA BELLO; REGIONAL MANAGER, REGIONAL CENTRAL NORTH, JULIUS BERGER NIGERIA PLC, ENGR. OLIVER BERGER; FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY MINISTER OF STATE, DR. RAMATU TIJJANI ALIYU; AND THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GWAGWA CONCESSIONS, FAROUK SALEH; INSPECTING A 3D-PROTOTYPE OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT AT THE LAND SWAP INITIATIVE FLAG OFF CEREMONY IN ABUJA, RECENTLY.
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, MALLAM MOHAMMED MUSA BELLO, DELIVERING HIS SPEECH DURING THE OFFICIAL SITE HANDOVER AND INAUGURATION OF LAND SWAP INITIATIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL WORKS FOR GWAGWA DISTRICT ABUJA PHASE IV NORTH, FCT, RECENTLY.
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Huntsville is a city located in the state of Alabama. It is located in Madison and Limestone counties, and it serves as the county seat for Madison County. The city has an estimated population of 193,079 people, making it the third most populous in the state.
The Chickasaw and Muscogee-speaking tribes were the first settlers in the area. However, the population declined in the early 1800s due to land disputes and disease. The same year, John Hunt settled in the area around Big Spring. Native claims to the land were ceded to the U.S. through treaties signed in 1805 and 1806. LeRoy Pope then purchased the land and named it Twickenham.
The city was planned out but the name was changed to Huntsville, in honor of John Hunt who had originally settled the land. Huntsville was incorporated as a town in 1811. It was the first incorporated town in the state. The city's economy and population began to grow significantly with the introduction of the railroad and cotton industries. Cotton planters moved to Huntsville from all over the south. The city was originally made the capital, but this was later changed several times until Montgomery became the capital city.
Huntsville continued to see growth as the Memphis and Charleston Railroad was constructed, linking the coast with the Mississippi River. Following the Civil War, the city was a center for textile mills. These mills built their own communities which included schools, churches, stores and other businesses. However, industry declined in the 1930s because of the Great Depression.
Though growth had remained slow and steady, this changed in the 1940s with the construction of three chemical munitions facilities. The personnel totaled around 20,000 throughout World War II. In 1950, the Ordnance Guided Missile Center came to Huntsville and developed the Redstone Rocket, which paved the path for the U.S. space program and Army missile programs.
Today, the city's economy revolved around the technology industry. The city is home to over 25 biotechnology firms. The city has been named as one of the best cities for defense jobs and one of the most educated cities in the U.S.
The city's population is over 193,000, which is quite a significant jump from the 180,105 recorded during the 2010 census. The city has an area of over 214 square miles, and it has a population density of almost 905 people per square mile.
Over 64% of the residents in Huntsville are white, over 30% are black, over 2% are Asian, and just over 2% are Hispanic or Latino. The largest age group is the 25 to 44 group, which makes up almost 30% of the population. Over 23% of the population is under the age of 18, and over 13% are at least 65 years old. There are more females than males, with 92.8 males to 100 females. Almost 13% of the total population lives below the federal poverty line.
After Huntsville was founded, growth was slow but steady and was only at about 16,000 people at the time of the 1950 census. However, this all changed during the next census, when the population grew to over 72,000 people. The population had nearly doubled by the time of the next census. While growth has slowed in recent years, recent estimates show that the numbers are up over 7% since the last census in 2010, with the city on track to soon hit over 200,000 residents.
How Many People Live in Huntsville, Alabama?
There are 149,917 adults, (29,020 of whom are seniors) in Huntsville.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 58.29%.
92.49% of Huntsville residents speak only English, while 7.51% speak other languages. The largest non-English language is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.02% of the population.
The race most likely to be in poverty in Huntsville is Other, with 51.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Huntsville is White, with 9.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.98%.
93.40% of Huntsville residents were born in the United States, with 53.64% having been born in Alabama. 3.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.


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Trial judges shouldn't decide if SEC in-house cases unconstitutional – new ruling
By Alison Frankel
As the Securities and Exchange Commission follows through with its promise – or threat, depending on how you look at these things – to bring more of its enforcement actions as administrative proceedings before judges employed by the commission, at least a half-dozen defendants have brought constitutional challenges to the SEC's right to pursue charges outside of federal district court. They've asserted two different theories: First, administrative proceedings violate their Seventh Amendment and due process rights because there's no jury and the evidentiary rules favor the SEC; and second, the entire administrative law judge system violates separation-of-powers doctrine under the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 decision in Free Enterprise Fund v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
The good news this week for SEC defendants facing administrative proceedings is that U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa of Milwaukee believes both constitutional arguments to be "compelling and meritorious." But the bad news in Randa's ruling in Bebo v. SEC is bad indeed. The judge dismissed Laurie Bebo's suit seeking a preliminary injunction to block the SEC from moving ahead with its administrative proceeding against the former CEO of Assisted Living Concepts, concluding that he does not have jurisdiction to resolve the constitutional questions.
Instead, he said, Bebo must raise those arguments with the administrative law judge set to hear her case on April 20, even if she has to do so as an affirmative defense. Then, if she doesn't like the ALJ's decision in her case, she can appeal it to the full commission and thereafter to the federal appeals court, Judge Randa said. "This is so," he wrote, "because Bebo's claims are subject to the exclusive remedial scheme set forth in the Securities Exchange Act."
Bebo's lawyers at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren had argued that federal district courts have original jurisdiction over constitutional questions. The SEC, represented by the Justice Department, replied that Congress intended for statutory provisions in the Exchange Act to be channeled through the administrative review process and appealed to federal circuits, bypassing U.S. district courts.
Judge Randa is the second federal trial judge to conclude in the past couple of months that he does not have subject matter jurisdiction over a defendant's constitutional challenge to an SEC administrative proceeding. In December, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan of Manhattan dismissed an injunction case against the SEC by CDO manager Wing Chau, finding that district court "is not an escape hatch to delay or derail an administrative action when statutory channels of review are entirely adequate." Randa quoted that language from Kaplan's ruling in the Bebo opinion.
Chau hadn't raised Bebo's argument that the ALJ system violates separation-of-powers doctrine, but Randa said the circumstances the Supreme Court addressed in the Free Enterprise decision – which involved appointments to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board – were distinguishable from Bebo's case because there was no pending PCAOB action against the petitioners who challenged the board's membership at the Supreme Court. In Bebo's case, by contrast, there is a mechanism for her to oppose the constitutionality of the action against her through the administrative process, according to Randa.
The Manhattan U.S. attorney's office has already cited the Bebo ruling to the judge overseeing yet another constitutional challenge to an administrative proceeding, this one by Barbara Duka, a former Standard & Poor's managing director facing an enforcement action over ratings of commercial mortgage-backed securities.
If Judges Kaplan and Randa are right, these claims about the unconstitutionality of SEC administrative proceedings are going to have to wait until they get to the federal circuits. That's going to feel like an awfully long time for defendants.
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The 10 Best Unlocked Cell Phones
This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in July of 2015. If you want the flexibility to choose your own mobile carrier without getting stuck in lengthy and costly contracts, try one of these unlocked cell phones. They give you communication with freedom and can also work overseas, so are good for frequent travelers who want to stay connected. We've included some of the best premium models as well as some budget-friendly options. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. Skip to the best unlocked cell phone on Amazon.
This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in July of 2015. If you want the flexibility to choose your own mobile carrier without getting stuck in lengthy and costly contracts, try one of these unlocked cell phones. They give you communication with freedom and can also work overseas, so are good for frequent travelers who want to stay connected. We've included some of the best premium models as well as some budget-friendly options. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. Skip to the best unlocked cell phone on Amazon.
10. Huawei Mate 20
Thanks in part to an extremely compact notch, the Huawei Mate 20's high-contrast 1080p screen takes up 88% of its body, making for an especially sleek appearance. 128 GB of storage minimizes the need for an SD card, so you can use the second slot for dual SIM access.
Three advanced front-facing cameras
Subpar facial recognition
Minimal resistance to the elements
9. Apple iPhone XR
The Apple iPhone XR is an absolute beast whose seven-nanometer, A12 Bionic chipset outperforms most of its competitors. It offers not only the most highly refined interface out there, but also, arguably, the most attractive screen.
Extremely user-friendly
Doesn't accept sd cards
Costs an absurd amount of money
8. Sony Xperia XZ3
Taking cues from the company's high-end entertainment equipment, the Sony Xperia XZ3 boasts a beautiful OLED screen and powerful audio codecs, although it is missing a 3.5-mm headphones jack. It charges via a Type-C connector and is highly resistant to dust and water.
Capable of 4k hdr recording
Screen is durable gorilla glass 5
Battery life is somewhat poor
7. OnePlus 6T
With features like Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, and an in-display fingerprint reader, it's easy to see why the OnePlus 6T is among the most popular devices right now. Its 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of storage surpass nearly everything else in its price range.
High screen-to-body ratio
A small and stylish notch
Doesn't have a headphones jack
No list would be complete without mentioning the iconic Samsung Galaxy S10. It features a stunning 1440p screen, in a 19:9 ratio, with certified HDR10+ support, in addition to a top-of-the-line, triple-front-camera configuration.
960 fps slow motion video recording
Dust- and waterproof construction
Priced higher than most
5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
If you're planning on heading to multiple different countries, consider taking the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro along. Its 6 gigabytes of RAM delivers an especially smooth experience, and its dual SIM capability lets you switch networks with ease.
1080 by 2280 resolution
Lasts quite a while between charges
Doesn't have nfc support
4. LG V35 ThinQ
The LG V35 ThinQ delivers a flagship-level experience at a considerably lower cost than similarly capable models. Its 6-inch screen uses OLED technology and has a resolution of 2800 by 1440, great for viewing all types of media.
Rear-mounted fingerprint reader
Snapdragon 845 cpu
3. Moto G6
The Moto G6 is a good-looking model with a snappy user interface and all-around satisfying functionality. Compatible with nearly every carrier worldwide, it's one of the most versatile choices, and comes in at a remarkably low price in light of its performance.
Wide-angle dual front cameras
64 gigabytes of internal storage
Usb type-c connector
2. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
One of the most powerful and efficient releases ever, the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact offers an excellent battery life and is a good choice for audiophiles. It's not the very newest model, but its high-end hardware ensures it will remain useful for years to come.
Bluetooth 5 connectivity
Proprietary hi-fi audio upscaling
Available at a reasonable price
1. Google Pixel 3 XL
Tailored for a user-friendly, AI-driven experience, the Google Pixel 3 XL is one of the most highly regarded new devices. Its Snapdragon 845 processor is as fast as they come, and it's renowned for its camera's fantastic performance and imaging software.
Bright and vivid colors
Works with gsm and cdma networks
Powerful stereo speakers
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There are so many smartphones to choose from that it can be a pretty intimidating task. And while it's not economically feasible for most people to upgrade their phone on a regular basis, the fact is that there are enough new models to ensure that there's something for everyone's needs, and in everyone's price range. In that vein, one of the reasons behind buying an unlocked phone is the versatility that comes with it. You won't however, have access to the common carrier-based discounts or payment plans when buying a standalone device, and that requirement for a lump sum payment can limit some people's choices. If price is no object, by all means, go ahead and get the Samsung S10, or if you're even more adventurous, the iPhone XR. They're both amazing pieces of equipment, if you can afford them. The Google Pixel XL 3 is slightly less expensive, though, and many users report being absolutely thrilled with its display and especially its camera performance. Speaking of cameras, the Huawei Mate 20 boasts a fantastic triple-lens imaging system, which has been the subject of many positive reviews. The Xperia XZ3 and OnePlus 6T are in the entry-level flagship price range and offer all-around fantastic and snappy performance, and as they fit in your pocket and their battery life suffices, you won't be disappointed.
If you're more into a functional phone than a trendy one, though, there are some really great options on our list. The Xiaomi is an excellent budget-oriented option for international travel. It's lightweight, accepts two SIM cards, and performs just about as well as any. The LG V35 ThinQ performs even better, and in fact is pretty reasonably priced in light of the powerful hardware inside it.
Finally, two models stand out for very specific reasons that don't always get a lot of press in the modern world of smartphones. The Moto G6 costs next to nothing compared to most others, especially considering its support for GSM and CDMA networks. It doesn't bring along buzzwords or eye-catching features like a massive, $700 flagship design would, but it's almost unbeatable as far as bang for the buck.
And the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, while not even the latest of Sony's line, is likely one of the last compact flagship-level phones that will ever be released. If you're like me, and you value functionality and ease of use over the ability to binge-watch TV on your phone, I'd strongly consider this model. It has incredible battery life, a 3.5-millimeter audio jack, and squared off sides that are easy to grip and hard to lose hold of. Its successor, the XZ2 Compact, can claim none of those three things. The XZ1C is remarkably small and will fit unobtrusively into many pockets where a Galaxy-sized model could never dream of going. In fact, after extensive research in early 2019, I switched to an Xperia XZ1 Compact after my Moto Z2 Force was pickpocketed in a music venue. It's more than powerful enough to support a slick Android Pie experience, and as a phone, navigational device, and occasional web browser, it's every bit as functional as anything else. Also, we'd recommend springing for the international version, as the US variant has had its fingerprint reader disabled, and the only way to enable it is to flash the unit with an international version of Android, which is something we definitely would not recommend, as that could mess up the phone's automatic updates. While its small screen is not ideal for watching media, that's probably its only drawback, and it's why we recommend it over a large handful of newer models. Unfortunately, Sony has discontinued its Compact line, so unless you want to downgrade to the iPhone SE, it's just about the last truly pocket-size option you may ever have.
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Over the course of those four weeks overseas, I couldn't seem to get any option to work.
Which is all to say that staying connected is important, whether you're trying to do so while touring the globe or simply trying to save money on the prospect here at home.
The one time I traveled to Europe I thought I'd simply grab a burner and a SIM card from an overseas carrier, and that I'd be set to text and talk all I wanted for the duration of my trip. I couldn't have been more wrong. Over the course of those four weeks overseas, I couldn't seem to get any option to work. My cell phone from the states was about as useful as an electric paper weight, and I was useless in the face of emergencies going on at home that I barely knew were happening.
Go ahead and try dropping off the map to your friends and family for a month while they assume you're gallivanting about Europe without a care in the world. It's not great for relationships.
Which is all to say that staying connected is important, whether you're trying to do so while touring the globe or simply trying to save money on the prospect here at home. An unlocked smartphone operates without tying you to the intricate contractual clauses and international barriers that wireless companies set up specifically so that they can go about charging you more for your needs.
With an unlocked phone, all you need is a prepaid SIM card from any major carrier's pay-as-you-go service, like AT&T's GoPhone, for example, and you've got texting, call minutes, and data to surf the internet at your leisure. You can even re-up your data plan using the phone, so once you've got the SIM card and a prepaid plan in place, you're golden.
Overseas, the prospect is just as simple. There was a man standing on a street corner who promised he could unlock my factory phone for me for a mere £100, which seemed rather steep considering I was 100% sure he would make off with my phone and never return. With an unlocked phone, however, you could buy a prepaid SIM card from any shop or internet cafe in the land, pop it into your phone, and you're good to go.
Sure, the phones on our list may not boast the brand names with which you've become so familiar over the years, but their operating systems are the same and their technical specs–like the camera quality, battery life, and processing speeds–, are even better in some cases.
International Phones Of Mystery
Savvy consumers who don't need the latest and greatest cell phone technology often reach for unlocked phones for the flexibility they provide in choosing your carrier. If you've ever moved into a new house or apartment, only to find that your cellular carrier has terrible reception in and around your home, you know how frustrating it can be to be locked into a contract.
Finally, while we're talking about operating systems, look for something with which you're familiar.
If your interest in unlocked phones doesn't extend beyond the borders of your home country, then you can make your selection off of our list based on more traditional phone criteria. Some of the phones on our list have excellent battery life, which is great if you're out of the house for long stretches of time or if you have a tendency to lose your chargers.
Other phones have better cameras and faster processors, which are great if you do a lot of video chatting with friends and family who are far away from you. There are even phones on our list that are specifically designed to be more rugged and less "smart," or that have advantages for use in the hands of a child or an elderly customer.
If you do intend to use your unlocked phone to international travel, all of the above still applies, but another question or two does come up. If you move pretty freely and constantly between carrier areas in such a way that would necessitate a lot of SIM card swapping, you should look for a phone on this list that not only matches your other technical requirements, but that also has more than one slot for a SIM card, allowing you to switch between them from within the phone's operating system.
Finally, while we're talking about operating systems, look for something with which you're familiar. Most of these phones run either Android or Windows, and if you don't use a Windows machine at home, it'd be wise to stay away, as their connectivity with anything other than Windows can get a little wonky.
Smartphones, Not-So-Smart Consumers
From IBM's massive attempt at a cell phone with computing technology in 1993 to the introduction of the iPhone in 2007, mobile talk and computing went through a number of interesting shifts. That IBM device, known as Simon, cost $800 in 1993 (roughly $1,500 today adjusted for inflation), and all it had was talk, email, and fax.
Then, companies like Virgin Mobile and Cricket came along to upset the apple cart, and they offered a prepaid service with simple, inexpensive phones.
Well before the advent of the smartphone, however, cellular carriers discovered that they could lock consumers into lengthy contracts by massively subsidizing the cost of their cell phone purchase. You could walk into any wireless provider's store and walk out with $500 in technology for less than $100, never realizing that they'd take the difference out of your monthly installments until you were "eligible" for an upgrade.
Then, companies like Virgin Mobile and Cricket came along to upset the apple cart, and they offered a prepaid service with simple, inexpensive phones. That model has led phone manufacturers to create smartphones with as much capability as possible for as little money as possible, that they might capture a chunk of the market not interested in tying itself down to any of the big cellular companies.
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Building PCs, remodeling, and cooking since he was young, quasi-renowned trumpeter Christopher Thomas traveled the USA performing at and organizing shows from an early age. His work experiences led him to open a catering company, eventually becoming a sous chef in several fine LA restaurants. He enjoys all sorts of barely necessary gadgets, specialty computing, cutting-edge video games, and modern social policy. He has given talks on debunking pseudoscience, the Dunning-Kruger effect, culinary technique, and traveling. After two decades of product and market research, Chris has a keen sense of what people want to know and how to explain it clearly. He delights in parsing complex subjects for anyone who will listen -- because teaching is the best way to ensure that you understand things yourself.


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Five months ago we landed back in Singapore on a wing and a prayer, and I've got to say, these five months have been extremely challenging. We came back because we needed to be happier with our life, and that comes from a few different elements for both of us. The most significant thing missing for me was work opportunities. I need to work. I love working. It gives me a thrill being out there, I enjoy interacting with smart people, and I love the creative process when I pick up professional writing assignments – or even better, when I get to create the words a company uses to describe itself. Steve also needs to work and be excited about what he's doing, he needs to stretch himself and he needs to work with like-minded people beyond the world of Geosynthetics. He's now doing that and he picked up two contracts last week. He's a clever man.
But as I said in my earlier blogpost – Gaining Time – we also need to have time for each other AND most importantly, time for our boys. We know we could never have it all in Australia. It's just not designed for that, especially with no family help around the corner, so we came to the understanding that we needed to be in a place where we could have help, even if we had to pay for it. This help means we can rely on everything being taken care of in the home so we can just get on with living and working… just the way we want it.
In the last week, I can honestly say, I think we're there. It's been a hard grind. There's been a lot of disappointment. People have said they'd follow-up and we've heard nothing. Things haven't worked out how we thought they would. Business hasn't come through when we were told it would. We've stressed and strained over paying rent and school fees. There have been days, weeks… well it's just been all consuming at times…
But as we've moved through this cycle, we've had a chance to see where the business opportunities really are and we've reshaped what we offer to more closely reflect a need. We've had a few angels step in along the way to help us out or make sure we're getting a chance to meet the right people. And we've persisted, remained positive and hopeful, put ourselves out there at every opportunity, we've worked out how to have fun in the midst of the stress, and when we gotten down we've kicked ourselves (or each other) in the arse and said "feeling like this doesn't serve us, it only makes the situation worse, so perk up sweetlips and focus on the future – it's going to happen."
It's happening, and while we're not in comfortable-land by a long shot, we're heading there and moving towards the life we want. A life where we're all happy and relatively content. The next chapter definitely has to have more ease in it – not something I've ever really sought on my life journey to date. No idea why I haven't taken the easy roads…
However, based on these last few months, I've got to say, believing in something and staying true to your direction is not an easy thing to do. Most people don't move countries with a family and no back-up or job – but we just had to, we were unhappy. Making massive changes is something we know how to do (hey we've both done it a lot) but it's never without good reason – I mean I can't think of anything more important than being happy, being professionally satisfied, spending time with my love and giving our boys every chance we can to help them become amazing men? It's been the right choice. A hard choice, but the right choice.
Many have questioned our choices and decisions. Some ask us openly, others don't but we know they want to. Some look at us and wonder what the bloody hell our decision making parameters are? I was asked again on Saturday why we've moved around so much and most of the time, I can't give an answer that makes sense to everyone. The reality is we made a decision that we would keep shaking things up until we were happy, and while we've gone through a lot of ball ache in the process, returning to where we left, we've always been prepared to do whatever it takes to find what we want. Sometimes you've got to go through these times to really appreciate what you value and we will never regret the last two years – oh the life lessons!
BUT I can tell you something for sure – we won't be moving countries again in the short term. In fact, we figure we'll be here for a long time. It's definitely home. We're in the right place. We've got an amazing community of friends around us and Singapore is buzzing, vibrant and dynamic right now. It's awesome.
The other wonderful thing is the boys absolutely love it here. They have a constant community of children to run around with, and Lex has a renewed faith in his school environment after the horribleness he experienced in Australia. A psychologist told us that experience may come back to kick him in the arse when he's around six or seven, so we'll be bracing ourselves for that. But he is absolutely overjoyed to go to school these days and that alone has been worth all the heartache of the year so far. Not to mention, he's talking. Not 100% at his level yet, but he's getting there. It's so cool – I love hearing what that little man has to say. What about Jax? He'd be happy anywhere – he's just a dude and already the most popular boy in school. That kid I tell ya!
There you go. I thought you'd be interested to know what's been going on. Do I have my red Hermes bag yet? No. Is Steve driving his Audi R8 yet? Not quite. But we're getting very close to drinking a lot of champagne… we hope.
The lesson – follow your dreams, follow your heart, and never EVER give up.
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Adrienne Kane
So happy for you, big YEAH xxxxxx
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Disclosure of Disciplinary Proceedings
In Harvest Treasure Ltd v Cheung Fat Enterprises Ltd [2016] HKEC 1550 (to be reported), the Court of Appeal recently clarified the circumstances in which an expert witness, subject to the "Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses" in civil proceedings, should give voluntary disclosure of disciplinary proceedings against him or her.
The Code of Conduct, court rules and related case law make it clear that an expert witness's overriding duties are to assist the court and to be independent.
Paragraph 9 of the Code of Conduct provides that if an expert believes that his or her report may be incomplete or inaccurate without some "qualification" then that qualification should be stated in his or her report.
In Harvest Treasure this led the appellant to argue (among other things) that an expert witness has a duty to volunteer disclosure of pending professional disciplinary proceedings against him or her; such disclosure was said (in effect) to amount to a "qualification" to the expert's area of expertise.
This argument was rejected by the Court of Appeal, which made a clear distinction between two situations. On the one hand, an expert did not need to disclose a pending disciplinary matter. On the other hand, an expert should disclose disciplinary proceedings which result in a sanction curtailing his or her right to practise as a member of a professional body; at that point, an obligation to disclose under the Code of Conduct arose.
Paragraph 62 of the judgment in Harvest Treasure, is worth quoting:
"In conclusion, an expert witness has a duty to disclose voluntarily the outcome of disciplinary proceedings if it results in a sentence which curtails his ability to practise as a member of that professional body. Other than that, there is no duty on the expert witness to give any voluntary disclosure of disciplinary matters."
The Court of Appeal's judgment also makes a distinction between trivial disciplinary sanctions and those sanctions that curtail an expert's right to practise as a member of a professional body.
In Harvest Treasure, the appellant's challenge to the admissibility of the expert's report and its probative value failed. The distinction between "pending" disciplinary proceedings and the "outcome" of professional disciplinary proceedings resulting in a "non-trivial" sanction should be welcomed by expert witnesses; establishing, as it does, a clear and certain demarcation as regards an expert witness's disclosure obligations.
That said, in an increasingly risk-averse environment, the case is a timely reminder of the need to carry out appropriate due diligence before instructing an expert; including, for example, checking the expert's accreditation status and whether there are any pending or threatened disciplinary proceedings against him or her. In civil litigation involving technical and complex issues of liability and/or quantum, the choice of expert witness is often crucial. A failure to "Know Your Expert" exposes an instructing solicitor to the risk of criticism and raises the possibility of some unwelcome surprises during cross-examination.
* Editorial Note: In a rather odd sequence of events, the expert witness in the case had membership of his professional body suspended for one year but he subsequently successfully challenged this further to a court application.
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How to Properly Pour a Guinness Draught Stout - Digest Miami: Miami's best restaurants, chefs & culinary events.
The objective was simple. Observe and learn how to pour a proper Guinness Draught Stout. Best way to achieve this? Go to a local Irish pub, sweet talk the bartender and have them take the time to show you how to pour a pint of the black. Of course you can search for a YouTube video, but the actual experience is where the true magic happens. It's a visceral thing. It's a nostalgic feeling. It reminds you of why brewing is such an art form and why we take our time to enjoy their craftsmanship.
The local bar of choice was Fadó Irish Pub in Mary Brickell Village (900 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130). My maiden on this adventure was a barkeep by the name of Melissa. Melissa admits she never experienced a properly poured Guinness Stout until she started working at Fadó three years ago. I can remember my first properly delivered Guinness Draught like one of those pivotal moments in my drinking life where all things in the world became clear and made no sense at the same time. How could this cloudy mess I was given become this perfectly settled pint of blackened bliss? How could something that appeared so lush and rich be so smooth and clean? I remembered pondering all these thoughts and now all the answers were going to become so evident.
Three things need to be in place to start. First, you need to use the proper compression mix. You need a CO2 or CO2-Nitrogen mix for most beers on standard tap systems. With Guinness, the mix is reversed to a 75% Nitrogen and 25% CO2 gas mix to achieve that creamy, velvety smooth texture that a Guinness Draught Stout is known for. Next, you need the beer to be at the proper temperature to ensure you get the right settling of the end product and flavor profile. Lastly, it all comes down to the glassware. A tulip-shaped pint glass to be exact. It has to be clean and dry; not water rinsed. It's all about where in the glass you pour. Glass needs to be at a 45° angle. The beer needs to hit the smooth side of the glass and not any rigged points that will cause the pour to become volatile.
A proper pour is a two-step process. With the glass set at a 45° angle under the faucet. You push down the handle all the way for an even pour. You fill the glass to about half way, then level the glass off and fill until about 80% full. Then you wait for the magic to happen. There is an exact time to this mythical moment. It needs 119 seconds to settle, but the visual experience is well worth the patience.
Once the beer has settled to a full black mat, and not the brown cloudy liquid of the initial pour, you then top off the last part of the glass. This process requires the back of a serving spoon to allow for a smooth, undisturbed top off. The pour is straight down the middle and it's filled until you have about a ½ inch white cap head. By the time the pint of beer reaches its thirsty patron it should reach its final settle with a clear distinct line between the 1 inch fluffy white head and solid magenta black brew.
A proper Guinness pour is an ethereal moment. All that's holy about the brew is on display- the tradition of past, the desire of present and optimism of future. The sight of cascading, unsettled bubbles slowly becoming a poured embodiment of beer's glory is just as good as the moment the first drop hits your lips.


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Even if It's Not Broken, It Can Still Be Improved: Reorganizing for Effective Alignment
By: A. Jerald Ainsworth, PhD and David Rausch, PhD
When systems and processes are misaligned and do not function effectively or efficiently for students, faculty, or staff, the need for reorganization of academic affairs is obvious. But it's a daunting task. Broach the topic in a meeting, and you'll immediately detect a rise in the level of stress in the room. And when word spreads, even people in units not directly affected by the proposed reorganization often will become apprehensive as well. This reaction poses a dilemma: how can institutions handle reorganizing for effective alignment without inducing unnecessary stress or anxiety?
Shying away from the task is not a viable option. It would mean missing an opportunity for transformational change in operations. Consider the following issues that can drive the need for reorganization within academic affairs, and the possible consequences if these go unaddressed:
Ineffective and inefficient coordination between offices
Lack of alignment of functions and offices
Too many direct reports to be organizationally effective
The need for change to focus on service
Necessary refocusing on student outcomes
Demand to enhance assessment and data analytics
All these issues were in play at our institution, but the first four were the primary motivators for our recent reorganization.
Rather than employing a broad-based discussion among individuals in academic affairs who in many cases were longtime associates in the unit, we had two individuals not directly affected by reorganization evaluate our current alignment of functions and organizational structure.
One of the two individuals was external to the university and was contracted to provide evaluation and input on reorganization, while the other individual was associated with the university. They did not report their findings to the provost until they had created a draft of the recommended reorganizational structure.
We chose this approach because some members of the organization wanted change but were not necessarily receptive to change that would involve their own activities or responsibilities. Had we sought broader input, there would have been so many different opinions that we would not have come to a realistic consensus that would have allowed us to move forward.
Also, because the reorganization focused solely on administrative structures, we did not seek involvement of the faculty senate.
The initial stage of the process included a review of academic affairs' organizational structures at other universities and a thorough examination of basic organizational structure to ensure effective and efficient function. This information set the groundwork for the analysis of our organizational structure. At this point the two people who led the process listed all the functions of academic affairs and color coded each according to function.
When this color coding was applied to our then-current organizational chart, it was clear that we were not organized for optimal functional alignment. The reorganization leaders recommended that we change the organizational chart to align functions within the same units. One rather glaring deficiency in the organization was in the area of institutional research and assessment, which led to the recommendation that we create a student learning outcomes, assessment, and accreditation (SLOAA) unit within academic affairs, allowing us to combine assessment activities that had previously been in various offices into a single unit and to task this unit with curricular issues such as mapping, course redesign, and learning outcomes.
Under the reorganization, the associate provost for academic affairs relinquished some of these duties and became the primary reviewer of issues requiring provost action, such as grade appeals, faculty retention, and promotion and tenure decisions. The position of dean of lifelong learning was to be eliminated. The individual who held this position would make a lateral move to assistant provost in the SLOAA unit.
Reporting to the dean of lifelong learning were our center for teaching and learning, online education, and the learning management system group. For strategic purposes, the reorganization plan called for changing the position title and moving these units to SLOAA. Once all the recommended changes were discussed among the provost and the two individuals making the recommended changes, the provost shared the plan with the chancellor of the university.
From conducting the evaluation to approval of the plan by the chancellor, the process took four months. Up to this point in the process, we informed academic affairs personnel only that alignment of functions in academic affairs would occur. We did not discuss a timeline or what the potential changes might be.
Presenting the plan
When it came time to present the plan, we informed the dean of lifelong learning that this position was to be eliminated. We then met with all direct reports and unit leaders in academic affairs and outlined the reorganization that would go into effect in approximately two weeks. We did this to ensure that everyone was informed at the same time and heard the same message.
During the presentation, we emphasized the need for academic affairs to be nimble and adaptive. We talked about the value and importance of academic affairs staff, while ensuring that personalities were not an obstacle in determining organizational outcome. And we repeated the university's mantra: students first.
The reorganization leaders presented the color-coded organizational chart to illustrate how the changes would improve administrative functions. Then they outlined the changes that the reorganization would bring:
A reduction in the number of direct reports to the provost from six to four and in the number of dean reports from eight to seven
Consolidation of assessment and data collection and analysis functions into a single streamlined office (which resulted in the elimination of one staff position)
Creation of two major units: Enrollment Services and Student Success; and Student Learning Outcomes, Assessment, and Accreditation, both of which were charged with evaluating their units and making necessary organizational changes
Seven months after the initial reorganization, we are still in the process of fine-tuning the alignment. However, change and continuous improvement via reorganization are becoming more a part of the cultural norm within academic affairs rather than something that sends shock waves through the staff. An ongoing challenge has been identifying facilities where units can now be housed in the same office complex, or at the very least in close proximity.
The reorganization changed the overarching administrative structures, and now the staff members who are operationally in the trenches doing the work are empowered to make other necessary structural changes that can generate a variety of exemplary practices.
We offer the following recommendations based on this reorganization experience:
Take time to investigate. You've got to take plenty of time to study the landscape and know that change is absolutely necessary before proceeding. Don't reorganize for minor issues.
Talk to staff members about their positions. Ask administrative staff members questions such as: What do you like about your job? What have you taken on that was not part of your job previously? What do you think you do best?
Reduce the likelihood that rumors will spread. Inform staff members of changes at the same time.
Don't let personalities drive the process. No matter how well you communicate respect for the people involved, there will still be people who are not going to agree with the changes. Don't let personalities affect how decisions are made. Take a very calculated look at the functions within the unit and reorganize according to how these functions fit together, and find the best places for people on the team. Match the right person to the job rather than adapting the job to the person. If positions are eliminated in a reorganization, try to find other suitable positions at the institution for those displaced staff members.
Focus on outcomes. The role of academic affairs (and all units) is to serve students. The primary question should be how a reorganization will improve outcomes for the students.
A. Jerald Ainsworth is the provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. David Rausch is the interim associate provost for assessment, accreditation and student outcomes. Both are at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
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EPHOTO supports LEGAMBIENTE in the itinerant campaign "The Glacier Caravan as a TECHNICAL PARTNER
Milan-based production company EPHOTO, a company established in the year 2013 from the experience of 3 founding partners in the field of e-commerce photo productions and controlled by Triboo Spa since 2017, launches a new collaboration for the environment with Legambiente, supporting "La Carovana dei Ghiacciai" as a technical partner, as part of the ChangeClimateChange campaign.
In November 2021, EPHOTO transformed into a Benefit Society. Through a concrete daily commitment to everything around us, the agency supports the goal of making business and sustainability goals complement each other.
"EPHOTO intends to pursue in the exercise of its economic activity, more purposes of common benefit and to operate in a responsible, sustainable and transparent way towards people, communities, territories and the environment, entities and associations, and other stakeholders," says Roberta Pirisino, co-founder of EPHOTO. "Giving life to a collaboration like the one with Legambiente is for us a source of great enthusiasm as well as an opportunity to reflect on all that we can do as a society and individuals. We have integrated this type of activity into our daily life to raise awareness among our employees and collaborators; in fact, we believe in the strong synergy that can arise with realities such as Legambiente, from an ethical, educational and environmental point of view."
Now in its third year, THE CAROVANA OF ICE CAROVAN, a traveling campaign promoted by Legambiente, is a journey across the Alpine peaks to tell the story of the effects of climate change on glaciers and promote the protection of high-altitude mountains departing on August 17, 2022.
It is a traveling Caravan to different locations, where, in collaboration with the Italian Glaciological Committee, analyses and data collection are carried out on the state of glaciers.
The following are the stops:
17-19/08 Miage and Pré de Bar glaciers [VALLE D'AOSTA].
20-22/08 Monte Rosa glaciers [PIEDMONT]
23-26/08 Forni Glacier [LOMBARDY]
27-31/08 Marmolada Glacier [VENETO - TRENTINO]
1-3/09 Montasio Glacier [FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA]
Due to rising summer temperatures as a result of climate change, alpine glaciers have shown impressive retreats, both in terms of area and thickness. In fact, the traveling campaign leads us to reflect on how today we can see the forest where a hundred years ago it was perpetually frozen, or the bare stone where a few decades ago the glacier reached. The rapid retreat of glaciers not only results in the loss of fascinating landscapes, but also equates to the disappearance of important freshwater supplies and the melting of permafrost (perennially frozen ground), a phenomenon that leads to greater soil instability along with a substantial increase in landslides with heavy risks to high-altitude infrastructure. According to the most optimistic scenarios by the end of the century, glacial areas will be reduced to one-fourth of the existing ones. This is a technical-scientific trip, with monitoring and data collection through high altitude hikes, but also an emotional one through art and music dedicated to glaciers. It is a hike with one big goal: to cultivate awareness and desire for change.
Ephoto supports the traveling campaign through its know-how: the team will include a photographer and video maker who will witness the entire Caravan, as well as narrate the stages through a logbook.
The press conference for the Lombardy leg will also be held at the agency's spaces.
"We have decided to engage with a business model that does not have as its focus only profit but also contributes to generating value for all stakeholders," concludes Roberta Pirisino, "which is why we are committed to the implementation of projects so that they have a positive impact on people and the planet with the aim of establishing virtuous partnerships with organizations committed to protecting the resources and beauty of this world."
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How Many Laps Is 400 Meters in a Pool?
The number of laps a person must swim to reach 400 meters depends on whether he is swimming in a standard 25-yard, 25-meter pool or an Olympic-sized 50-meter pool. There are 22.860 meters in 25 yards, as one yard equals .91440 meters.
In a 25-yard standard pool, individuals need to swim 18 full laps to reach 400 meters. In a 25-meter pool, a person needs to swim 16 laps to reach 400 meters. Those swimming in Olympic-sized pools with lengths of 50 meters must swim a total of eight laps to reach 400 meters, which is approximately a quarter mile.
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Bangladesh adopts energy security projects
The government of Bangladesh has adopted a number of projects aimed at ensuring energy security in the country, which are to be implemented during the current financial year (2016-2017), as reported by Energy Bangla citing Nazimuddin Chowdhury, the acting head of the Energy Department of the Bangladeshi Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
According to the published data, this year's plans include drilling nine wells at new fields; building a total of 100 km of gas pipelines in the northeast and southwest of the country; constructing at least six compressor stations; commencing LNG supplies to meet the growing demand for fuel, especially in the Chittagong port area.
The Bangladeshi government also plans to build four LNG terminals, the first one of which will begin to accept imported fuel by the beginning of 2017.
In addition, as stated by Nazimuddin Chowdhury, Petrobangla, Bangladesh National Oil and Gas Corporation, in cooperation with international energy companies plans to carry out 2D and 3D seismic data acquisition (800 km² and 400 km² respectively) in 2016-2017 in order to discover new oil and gas fields.
Previously, Nasrul Hamid, Bangladesh's State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, announced the construction and commissioning of approximately 60 new exploratory wells by 2021. This measure is aimed at reducing the existing energy resource deficit, which currently exceeds 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year.
There are 26 discovered gas fields in Bangladesh, with production performed at 20 of them, reaching a volume of 28 billion cubic meters per year. Petrobangla estimates the country's proved reserves at over 15 trillion cubic feet (more than 400 billion cubic meters). At the current production rate, according to Nasrul Hamid, these reserves might be sufficient until approximately 2031.
In the end of 2014, Gazprom International, the sole specialized operator of Gazprom's hydrocarbon field prospecting, exploration and development projects outside the Russian Federation, entirely fulfilled its obligations within the framework of its first joint project with Bangladesh under two drilling contracts signed on 26 April 2012 with BAPEX, BGFCL and SGFL, Petrobangla's subsidiaries. In accordance with those agreements, ten wells were designed and built at six fields of Bangladesh. Tests showed that maximum total production rate amounted to 5.1 million cubic meters per day, which is equal to 16.8% of Petrobangla's production volume and to 7.5% of the total yield in the country.
In September 2015, Gazprom International and Petrobangla's business units signed two additional agreements for construction of five new wells. Under these contracts, Gazprom International will design and build three wells at the Rashidpur field, one well at the Srikail field and one well at the Bakhrabad field. On 15 February 2016, drilling was commenced.
In July 2014, during a meeting between the Managing Director of Gazprom International and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, apart from the plans to continue cooperating in the sphere of services, the sides discussed their intention to establish a joint venture with one of Petrobangla's subsidiaries to work in Bangladesh and in third countries.
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What is the role of social movements in inspiring or sparking corporate social responsibility?
To answer this question, Panayiotis Georgallis of the University of Michigan's Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise builds on the academic research related to social movements and to corporate social responsibility, which are two distinct fields of research.
Social movements are ideological in nature: they involve ideas about how society should be. Successful social movements 'frame' their ideas in a way that resonates with people. A social movement's ability to 'craft resonance' impacts a company at three levels — field level, firm level and individual level — creating, as described below, the conditions in which a company will want to launch corporate social initiatives. (Georgallis prefers the phrase 'corporate social initiatives' to 'corporate social responsibility' because the debate on whether a corporation has a responsibility to society is not relevant to his framework.)
At the field level, social movement ideologies influence four categories of a company's key external stakeholders as follows: the general public changes its expectations of how the business should be acting; consumers are more likely to purchase from companies that meet these expectations; potential employees will prefer to be hired by such companies; and, finally, regulators will likely develop and enforce policies that ensure companies abide by those expectations.
At the firm level, social movement campaigns put firm reputation at risk by targeting recalcitrant companies, including using actions such as protests and boycotts. In an effort to manage their reputation, companies will respond with corporate social initiatives. Some responses might only be symbolic (such as a corporate social responsibility board), but even symbolic gestures will eventually change corporate activities and attitudes as these gestures invite more scrutiny from from external and internal stakeholders.
In response to social movement campaigns, some companies will go beyond reputation management by collaborating with organizations related to the movement. A company is considered 'legitimate' when its behaviours and attitudes meet society's expectations. By collaborating with social movement organizations, a company in essence 'borrows' the legitimacy of these organizations as its own.
At the individual level, social movement campaigns impact the values of managers and employees within the company. The ideologies advanced by the social movements resonate with these internal stakeholders, who change or adjust their personal values accordingly. The growing acceptance of certain ideologies also requires management to devote more time to thinking about those ideologies. For example, as the expectations of diversity grow, managers recognize that social initiatives based on increasing diversity have become more feasible — and more urgent.
Social movements spark corporate social responsibility initiatives through the interplay of the just-described mechanisms at the three levels. Changing expectations of the company's external stakeholders (field-level pressure) pushes firms to take firm-level actions to manage their reputations and restore legitimacy (firm-level initiatives). Internally, meanwhile, social movements influence ideologies of managers and employees (individual level thinking and values), which also leads to firm-level initiatives through bottom-up pressure.
This article explains the link between social movements in society, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The set of changing attitudes, values and expectations of the company's internal and external stakeholders is the engine through which social movements inspire or catalyse CSR activities.
Companies should take steps to remain aware and responsive to these changing attitudes, values and expectations. At stake is not only the company's reputation, but also its legitimacy as an accepted member of society. There was a time in which companies believed that the only criterion for legitimacy was shareholder value. That time has passed.
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Georgallis, Panayiotis
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