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Last updated on October 15th, 2012 at 6:57 am by Mihai Andrei
According to their own statements, the US Naval Research Laboratory is working to extract the carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen gas from the seawater; if everything works out fine for them, they will be able to convert the CO2 and hydrogen into hydrocarbons which will be used as jet fuel.
Of course, the main interest is a military strategic one: if they will be able to do this, even if it costs more than traditional fuels, then the military will be able to avoid some really risky transfers, as well as save a lot of time.
"The potential payoff is the ability to produce JP-5 fuel stock at sea reducing the logistics tail on fuel delivery with no environmental burden and increasing the Navy's energy security and independence," said Heather Willauer, a research chemist with NRL.
According to officials, the cost per gallon would be about between $3 and $6 per gallon – which also makes it viable from an economic point of view. Republicans in the Congress have, of course, opposed the Navy researching alternative fuels, but I'm not gonna go into politics. Could it become an option for producing conventional gas too? It's really hard to say, and, as you could expect, no statements were given regarding this.
I only want to address one topic: I'm all for researching alternative fuels, it's obvious that at one point or another, sooner or later, fossil fuels will end, and we will be forced to find an alternative, so news like this really is great news – at least apparently. But it will be used for military purposes; it was researched only because it provides a tactical advantage, only because it will allow the army to fight a better war. When can we expect research like this done for a better life?
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25 March 2019 User Stories
Using the Elastic Stack for Business Intelligence at Liefery
Meline Keoxay
Founded in 2014, Liefery is a delivery company based in Berlin. They provide transparent and plannable same day and next day delivery services. They are also developing urban delivery concepts for the future. By entering the parcel delivery market, their goal is to create the modern customer experience that people expect. This means predictable, plannable parcel delivery at the terms and at the time that suits the receiver.
We recently met with Simon Stemplinger, CTO at Liefery. He walked us through the company's Elastic journey that helped enable their business analytics capabilities with Kibana as a core component. As he and Liefery found out, the Elastic Stack is applicable to more than just log analytics.
Before using Elastic, what issues were you looking at solving?
Simon Stemplinger: We develop and run our own software platform to manage and support our delivery services. Our software spans multiple separate apps and services on multiple application cluster nodes. Looking through log files was quite painful, and therefore it was something we only did when we really had to.
Furthermore, we were looking for a business intelligence (BI) software to help our colleagues in the operational teams (where we manage our drivers and the parcels) make sense of our business data and keep track and improve our operational metrics.
We looked at a BI tool, as well as several hosted cloud-based logging apps, before coming across the Elastic Stack as a self-hosted solution for log analytics. I was familiar with the Elasticsearch DB from a previous project where we used it for a full-text product search and knew that it performed well and could handle large amounts of data. We gave the Elastic Stack a test drive and were immediately excited by the combination of the power of the Elasticsearch database and the flexibility and ease of use of the Kibana visualizations. Kibana has quickly become the go-to tool for our answering all questions about our business data.
So you started using the Elastic Stack for log analytics. What other Elastic Stack use cases have you carried out?
Stemplinger: When we started centralizing our logs using the Elastic Stack, several initiatives were also launched around reporting and service quality management. Most of these initiatives were using Excel. It was very tedious and the user adoption was slow. At some point our engineering team thought: "Kibana is great for data visualisation. Why don't we just try throwing our business data in there and see how far we can get?"
I sat down with our Head of Operations and presented him in a demo how to create visualizations and dashboards using Kibana. He was immediately hooked. Despite not being a technical person, he managed to build in a short time quite in-depth and detailed data visualizations and dashboards. We created system health dashboards for IT and operational quality dashboards for our business teams. We then set up large flat-screen TVs with Raspberry PIs attached showing these dashboards during normal work hours. Kibana became our new de-facto quality and reporting BI tool.
Then we started using the commercial features, as we wanted to widen our user base to all parts of our company. The security feature of the Elastic Stack lets us give certain users read-only access or limited access to certain indices. This allows us to give read-only access to a wider part of the company while giving write access only to certain trained users. In the future we might extend this to allow access to certain data (e.g. financial data) only to privileged users.
Our Kibana based reporting solution is still widely popular in the organization. In addition we use the opportunity of having both all application log and business data in one database to do all kinds of business alerting (detection of brute force attacks, API issues, pathologic business data, etc.).
What are the future projects you're looking at developing with the Elastic Stack?
Stemplinger: Having made a name for ourselves as an innovative software-driven company in the urban logistics space, we are starting to offer our software as SaaS software platform to everyone. A number of key players in the industry have already expressed interest and are starting POC projects in various stages. The Elastic Stack enables us to extend our service offering with a powerful analytics add-on that we can pre-configure with help reports and visualizations out of the box, but that is also highly customizable to our clients' needs.
Can you tell me more about the impact Elastic has had on your company and the team?
Stemplinger: We experienced tons of process improvements. Today, using the Elastic Stack, the business team can save time on their daily review calls on service quality, they don't need to allocate more time to actually prepare the report and can just at the quality reports in Kibana. In a similar way, the developers can also quickly detect issues using performance dashboards on which they monitor key metrics like the response time, they also enhanced the data with users IDs to track what's being done by who.
In a way, Elastic has helped our teams become more responsive and agile. The Elastic Stack helped us overall to get more insight into our data. The result manifests first and foremost in better service quality, less shipping delays, better predictions, as well as more informed meetings and discussions. It allows us to quickly troubleshoot technical problems and gives both tech and business teams a very powerful tool in their arsenal.
Simon Stemplinger (@stemps) is the CTO at Liefery. He is a hands-on developer with a passion for databases, and is a big fan of the Elastic Stack. He spent the last 5 years building up the software of the company; from the first lines of code to a fully featured last-mile logistics software platform and SaaS product.
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Ana Angel Avendaño is the Human Services Coordinator at the Fair Oaks Community Center for the City of Redwood City. In this role, she gets the opportunity to work directly with the community and local partners to develop programs and services that address the needs of the community. Ana is an active member in her community, she co-founded a cultural coalition for the preservation of community-based art, organizes art-focused events, helps coordinate the annual OYE Latinx Youth Conference, and co-facilitates a young women's circle, Xinachtli. Ana holds a Bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies and a Master's in Chicanx Studies. She is currently finishing her dissertation to earn her doctorate in Racial Justice in Education at the University of San Francisco.
When not working: Ana loves supporting small businesses, checking out local artists, cooks, and creators' Instagram pages. She also enjoys exploring the beauty and culture of the Bay Area with her husband Rafael and 2-year old daughter Alana.
I am excited to receive coaching to develop my management and leadership skills. I also look forward to being in community with other fellows and building a solid network of support.
Rafael Avendaño
Executive Director, Redwood City Together
Rafael Avendaño leads Redwood City Together a collective impact organization that collaborates with core agencies, CBO's and community members to reduce poverty, improve the academic success of all students, increase community engagement, promote health and wellness, and enhance safety. Redwood City Together is committed in helping the community reach its two north stars 3rd grade reading readiness and family prosperity. Rafael has held various leadership roles as a former North Fair Oaks Council member for three years and Sequoia Healthcare District Board member for a year. Rafael has also been a part of various committees with the County of San Mateo to support more equitable transportation and parks in the North Fair Oaks community. Rafael currently holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Management with a specialization in Human Resources from Colorado State University and has earned his Master's degree in Organization and Leadership from the University of San Francisco.
When not working: Rafael enjoys spending time with his family, reading, doing community service, going to church, playing sports participating in biking and running races and spending time outdoors.
I am excited to join SVN as it will better prepare me in leadership to learn how to navigate systems transformation work. I am also looking forward to being part of a team that is committed to peer mentorship and coaching model.
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Director of Newcomer & Trauma Programs, One Life Counseling Center
Jennifer leads the Newcomer/Trauma program at One Life Counseling Center. This program serves immigrant children who have gone through a traumatic experience in their life. She also has many other leadership roles at One Life Counseling Center like office management and leading their volunteer program. In addition, during the pandemic, Jennifer led a weekly food distribution drive thru where 500 families are able to get food, arts and crafts, toiletries and diapers. Jennifer received a BA in Psychology with a minor in Child and Adolescent development from San Jose State University. She is currently enrolled in the University of San Francisco and will graduate spring of 2022 with a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy.
When not working: Jennifer enjoys walking her three dogs, cooking and watching movies. She also loves to spend time with loved ones.
Coming from an immigrant family, I understand what these children and families are going through. Seeing my community struggle has made me want to advocate for their mental health. I want to become a leader who can be the voice for the underrepresented and underserved community.
Cecilia Chu
Associate Director, Friends for Youth
Cecilia has almost 10 years experience working in education and youth development. She is currently the Associate Director at Friends for Youth, a Bay Area agency that has perfected mentoring over the last 42 years where she leads programs, recruitment and development. Later this year she plans to take the helm as Executive Director. Cecilia is passionate about social justice and supporting young people. She is active on the Racial Equity Subcommittee for San Mateo County's Community Collaboration for Children's Success initiative (CCCS) and leads the Racial Justice in Mentoring Workgroup for California Mentoring Partnership. Cecilia is a YCore Fellow Alum. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Sciences and a B.A. in Art from UC Berkeley. She has her Masters of Social Work from Columbia University, where she won the Hoffman Writing Award, the Tamer Fellowship and the Lowenstein Fellowship.
SVN Project Idea: Cecilia enjoys making art, writing, reading, and loves animals, especially dogs. She also really enjoys the outdoors, activities and sports like frisbee (she was on the ultimate team at Cal), biking and spin. As of late, she is learning to golf and surf.
I am excited about SVN because I will be the first woman of color in a leadership role at my organization and have so much to learn. I hope to bring a racial justice lens to leadership and empower others along the way.
Mauricio Cordova
Chief Operations Officer, Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Mauricio is the Chief Operations Officer for Loaves & Fishes, he is responsible for the meal programs which distributes over 1.4 Million meals to insecure populations in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Mauricio serves as a trustee in the Technical Advisory Council for Santa Clara County, he also serves as Chair of the Edible Food Recovery Technical Council for the California Recovery Resource Association. Mauricio has BS in Business Administration from CSU East Bay and a Certificate in Nonprofit Organizational Management from UOP. In 2020, he received his Certification from the SWANA/CRRA as a Certified Practitioner in Zero Waste Principles and Practices.
When not working: I enjoy reading, cooking and watching sports (Hockey, baseball and soccer). Exercising 3-4 times a week and spending time with my wife and daughters.
Silicon Valley Next is a great opportunity to develop my leadership skills, learn from my peers in the industry and expand my network.
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Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Jonathan is a bilingual attorney with a passion for immigration law. As a LIBRE (Linking Immigrants to Benefits Resources and Education) attorney, Jonathan provides free direct legal services to low-income residents of San Mateo County, conducts presentations, outreach, and strives to build a bridge between immigrants and legal services. His favorite part of the job is telling clients they do not have to pay for the legal services, and empowering the immigrant community. Jonathan earned his BA in Sociology and History from the University of California Santa Barbara and a JD from the Ventura College of Law.
When not working: Jonathan enjoys visiting America's National Parks, traveling to Steelers games, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
I am grateful for the opportunity to join SVN and learn from others and how to harness my strengths (and strengthen my weaknesses) to better serve the non-profit community.
Darcie Green
Executive Director, Latinas Contra Cancer
Darcie is the Executive Director of Latinas Contra Cancer which exists to create just and equitable access to health and healthcare for the Latino community around issues of cancer. Latinas Contra Cancer is an organization that believes in the power of women to change the world and that invests in the leadership of Latinas. In her role at LCC, Darcie leads efforts to build the capacity of Latino communities to advocate effectively for themselves in healthcare settings and guides LCC's commitment to providing culturally and linguistically sensitive cancer education, navigation, and survivor support.
When not working: Darcie spends time with her mom, dad, sister, and amazing son Hathorne.
I am excited to join Silicon Valley Next because of the opportunity to expand my abilities as a nonprofit leader in community with other nonprofit leaders of color.
Director of Programs, Sunnyvale Community Services
David Hernandez is currently the Director of Programs and Services at Sunnyvale Community Services. David joined Sunnyvale Community Services in 2013 as SCS's first Case Manager, bringing his social work and case management expertise to support vulnerable clients engaging with Sunnyvale Community Services. In the past 8 years, David has helped to grow the overall case work and case management team, and helped secure new funding to assist families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. David's extraordinary compassion is matched by his deep understanding of social work practices and program management. He brings an innovative approach to social services program design and takes the initiative to collaborate across the seven Emergency Assistance Network (EAN) agencies throughout Santa Clara County.
When not working: David enjoys trying different cuisines, traveling around the world, gardening, dinners with family and wine tasting.
I am the 3rd of 7 children. I was born in Texas to immigrant parents and raised in Guanajuato Mexico by my maternal grandparents. I reunited with my mother and siblings in the small town of Gilroy. I am a product of my environment and have developed a passion to serve underprivileged communities who by design continue to be underserved and under resourced a direct result of the systemic problems that contribute to the inequitable distribution of resources. As a trained social worker, I aspire to engage in meaningful and impactful work that addresses the root causes of poverty in our communities.
Shelene Huey-Booker
Youth Utilizing Power and Praise Organization
Shelene leads Youth Utilizing Power and Praise Organization (YUPP ORG) in creating a cross cultural network that empowers youth through the means of performing arts, fine arts, public speaking and sports programming. In addition, she serves as the Children's ministry director of WestGate Church. In 2020, she was invited to the Board of Directors for The Family Giving Tree Organization. She holds a BA in Music from Santa Clara University and a Masters in Management (Public Administration) from University of Phoenix.
When not working: Shelene enjoys creating music, hiking and collecting Winnie the Pooh Bear.
My life's goal is to be a bridge that connects the underserved and the overlooked to opportunities that help them cultivate their gifts, fully understand their value and share it unapologetically with the world. My greatest joy in life is seeing someone thrive because they finally accepted the truth that they were loved and known. Silicon Valley Next is an amazing opportunity to grow and connect with like minded peers and deepen my passion to accomplish what I am called to do.
Edgar Ochoa
Community Engagement Program Manager, School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza
Born and raised in San Jose, Edgar Ochoa is passionate about meeting new people and building relationships with folks from all walks of life. Currently, he is the Community Engagement Program Manager at the School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza where he oversees multicultural programming that celebrates the diverse communities around us. He works closely with a plethora of community partners and artists, in order to activate the East San Jose community hub known as La Plaza.
Beyond his current role, he has worked within the non-profit sector for over a decade in leadership positions for summer camps, after-school programs, and arts education programs. Recently, Edgar revamped the School for the Performing Arts in Palo Alto which meant adding visual arts classes to the program and expanding the classes offered to a wider age range. The program was rebranded as the School for the Arts and offered arts education for preschool-aged students all the way to adults. Edgar is also a muralist who has led the painting of local community murals with the help of hundreds of South Bay residents of all ages.
When not working: During his spare time, Edgar enjoys painting and spending time in the outdoors with his wife and two dogs.
I am most excited to meet other homegrown leaders from Silicon Valley while learning and sharing in their experiences.
Kenya Rawls
Regional Director of Employment and Training Programs, JobTrain
Kenya leads JobTrain's expansion project addressing employment and training gaps within the Homeless and Housing Systems of Santa Clara County. Prior to her current role, she was the WIOA Youth Program Manager at Work2Future, where she successfully created workforce development opportunities for underserved youth in conjunction with the San Jose Mayor's Gang Task Force and East Side Union High School District. Before launching into the workforce development industry, Kenya helped 100s of clients exit out of homeless, while working at LifeMoves and Abode Services. Kenya received her BA in Behavioral Science and a BA in Sociology from San Jose State University.
When not working: Kenya enjoys spending quality time with her two beautiful daughters and traveling the world to places like Egypt and Paris.
Over 19 years of working in Human Services has led me to this moment: now it's my time to "Lean-in". Professional Development + A Growth Mindset = Success!
Kristen Williams
Habitat Restoration Director, Grassroots Ecology
Kristen is the Habitat Restoration Director at Grassroots Ecology where she oversees community based land stewardship at public open spaces in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Kristen grew up in the North Coast town of Mendocino which greatly influenced her love of nature and community, and most importantly the intersection of the two. Kristen has a BA in Geography and Environmental Studies from UCLA.
When not working: Kristen likes to hike, botanize, look at maps, and explore the many natural wonders of California.
I am looking forward to strengthening my leadership skills through Silicon Valley Next so that I can develop a deeper and more meaningful impact in creating equitable access to nature and the outdoors.
Curtis Chang
Founder and Lead Facilitator of Silicon Valley Next
Curtis leads Consulting Within Reach, a firm serving nonprofits and government in strategic planning, marketing, fundraising, and other consulting services. Clients have included multiple MacArthur "Genius Grant" winners, the U.S. State Department, Stanford University, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and hundreds of community based nonprofits. Curtis has won national recognition from the Obama White House for innovative work in the social sector. He holds faculty appointments at Duke University and American University. Curtis graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. summa cum laude in Government, and is a past winner of a Rockefeller Fellowship.
When not working: Curtis enjoys hosting parties with his wife Jody, doing crossword puzzles, playing Pickleball, and learning to play the piano in his middle age (as repentance for short-sightedly resisting lessons when he was 9 years old).
I'm convinced that the most meaningful legacy we leave in our life is embodied in relationships where we have offered our best selves to others. I hope Silicon Valley Next will give me the opportunity to do that with some amazing young leaders.
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Kris is an executive and leadership coach who helps mission-driven rising leaders and managers tune into and amplify their inner wisdom, and align what they do in the world with what matters most to them. Prior to launching her coaching practice, Kris spent nearly 20 years working for fast-growing and justice-focused nonprofit organizations and schools, including Education Pioneers, Teach For America, and Beyond 12. Kris holds a Masters in Social Work from U.C. Berkeley. She is an ICF certified coach & Energy Leadership Index, Master Practitioner, a consultant, coach, and facilitator for Consulting Within Reach and Inclusion Ventures, an Advisory Board Member for Teachers of Oakland, a Professional Mentor for Braven, and a mom to three curious, imaginative, and at times exhausting, kids.
When not working: You might find Kris hanging with her kids or husband, starting an impromptu dance party, enjoying a warm cup of tea with a good book (and no kids around), jumping in a cool river on a hot day, hiking, swimming, or slowly jogging around her neighborhood in Berkeley, CA.
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Winslow man charged with stealing $15,000 from youth soccer group
Charles Spaulding, 43, was charged with a felony count of theft in connection with the missing money, police said.
WINSLOW — A Winslow man has been charged with embezzling money from a town youth soccer program, police said.
Charles Spaulding, 43, who was treasurer of the Winslow Travel Soccer Club, was charged Tuesday with theft by unauthorized taking, a class B felony, according to a news release from Winslow Police Chief Shawn O'Leary. Spaulding used the money for his own personal use, police allege.
"For me, this is one of the worst things an adult can do; it's essentially stealing from kids," O'Leary said in an interview Tuesday.
Spaulding was not arrested and was instead issued a court summons because he was cooperative with police officers and is not considered a flight risk, O'Leary said. The maximum punishment for a class B crime is 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
Police said financial irregularities were discovered Nov. 28 in the Winslow Travel Soccer Club bank accounts. The group's executive board contacted Winslow police, who investigated the case for several months.
Detective Ron McGowen worked with executive board members and completed an audit of all the group's accounts, finding that more than $15,000 was stolen during a five-year period.
On Tuesday, O'Leary said that Spaulding began by taking small amounts of money and progressively took larger sums. Many people who embezzle money fit into a pattern of taking small amounts of money they intend to repay, O'Leary said.
O'Leary said he was unsure how much money the Winslow Travel Soccer Club raises or how much it has in its bank accounts, but he noted that for such a small organization, $15,000 is "a substantial amount of money."
Small, volunteer-run nonprofit organizations like the soccer program can be vulnerable to fraud and embezzlement, O'Leary said, especially since one person is placed in a position of trust to administer the group's finances.
"They never think it's going to happen to them," O'Leary said. "Organizations have to be more diligent in setting up protocol that makes it more difficult to misappropriate funds."
According to its website, the club is focused on providing an environment for children to learn soccer skills and teamwork. Formed in the 1990s, it is open to youth ages 8 to 13 from Winslow and surrounding communities without a travel soccer program.
Members of the nonprofit's executive board did not return phone calls Tuesday afternoon seeking comment.
This is the third time in four years that theft charges have been filed against members of volunteer sports clubs in Winslow.
In October 2013, Winslow resident Wendi Willette, 41, was charged with stealing more than $10,000 from the Winslow High School Wrestling Booster Club, when she was treasurer of the organization. Willette pleaded guilty last month to stealing the money from the club, a smaller amount from the China Girls Field Hockey Team and up to $60,000 in state assistance. She has not been sentenced.
In late February, Ervin Morrison, 54, was arrested at his home in Vassalboro and charged with embezzling nearly $17,000 from All-Pro Sports in Waterville. According to the District Attorney's Office, Winslow police previously had charged Morrison with class C theft from the Winslow Midget Football Association in 2011, but the charge was dismissed after restitution was paid in January 2012.
O'Leary said the three Winslow embezzlement cases are not connected.
Spaulding is scheduled to be arraigned June 9 at Kennebec County Superior Court in Augusta.
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Financial Year – 1 January – 31 December
Currency – Singapore dollar
Corporate Tax Summary
Residence – A company, whether incorporated in Singapore or otherwise, is considered a resident of Singapore for tax purposes if the place of control and management of its business is exercised in Singapore. Generally, a company is treated as a resident of Singapore if, among other things, its directors' meetings are held in Singapore.
Basis of Taxation – In Singapore, income is generally subject to tax on a territorial and remittance basis. A company is required to file an income tax return on income derived from, accrued in, or received in Singapore, although certain qualifying foreign-sourced income is exempt from income tax.
Income chargeable to Singapore tax is assessed on a preceding year basis and the due date for companies for filing the income tax return is 30 November of the Year of Assessment (YA). As an example, income derived by a company in its accounting year ended on 30 June 2020 would be assessed in YA 2021. The deadline to file its income tax return for that assessment year is on 30 November 2021.
Corporate Income Tax Rate (%) 17%
Branch Tax Rate (%) 17%
Withholding Tax Rate:
Dividends – Franked N/A
Dividends – Unfranked N/A
Dividends – Conduit Foreign Income N/A
Interest 15%
Royalties from Intellectual Property 10%
Fund Payments from Managed Investment Trusts N/A
Branch Remittance Tax N/A
Net Operating Losses (Years)
Carry-back Businesses (including sole-proprietors) can also elect to carry back their current year unutilized trade losses and capital allowances of up to SGD 100,000 to the immediate year of assessment preceding the current year of assessment. Any unutilized capital allowances and trade losses in excess of the SGD 100,000 limit would continue to be available for carry-forward under normal rules.
Carry-forward Trade losses can be carried forward indefinitely to offset against the income of the person, provided that the "continuity of ownership" test is met. Any capital allowances in excess of the income from all sources of a person (i.e. unutilized capital allowances) for any year of assessment can be carried forward to offset against income of that person for subsequent years of assessment, subject to both the continuity of ownership and the same business tests.
Individual Tax Summary
Residence – An individual will be regarded as a tax resident in Singapore if he is a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident who resides in Singapore except for temporary absences or a foreigner who is physically present in Singapore or exercised employment in Singapore (other than as a director of a company) for 183 days or more in the preceding year of assessment.
Under the two-year administrative concession, a foreigner whose stay (including employment) in Singapore is at least 183 days straddling two calendar years may be regarded as a tax resident for both years of assessment. Under the three-year administrative concession, a foreigner who works or stays in Singapore for three consecutive years will be regarded as a Singapore tax resident.
Basis of Taxation – An individual is taxed on all income accrued in or derived in Singapore. Foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by a resident individual is not taxable except for income received through a partnership in Singapore.
Filing Status – An individual has to file his income tax return in respect of income earned in the preceding year by 15th April of the following year. An extension is granted until 18th April if the income tax return is filed electronically.
The individual has to pay the tax assessed within one month from the date of the Notice of Assessment.
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Taxable Income Tax Payable – Residents Tax Payable – Non Residents
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A resident is taxed on chargeable income (assessable income less personal relief) at graduated rates ranging from 0% to 22%.
Employment income of a non-resident is assessed at a flat rate of 15% or the progressive resident rates whichever gives rise to a higher tax amount.
Director's fee and other income (e.g. rental income) are taxed at 22%.
Rate 7%
Taxable Transactions GST-registered businesses must charge GST on all sales of goods and services made in Singapore. The following supplies are exceptions to the requirement to charge GST at the prevailing rate of 7%.
Export of Goods – For exports of goods, GST is charged at 0% (zero-rate). Zero-rated supplies are considered taxable supplies. However, GST is charged at 0% instead of 7%.
Provision of International Services – GST is also charged at 0% (zero-rate) for the provision of international services. International services are similarly considered taxable supplies where GST is charged at 0% instead of 7%.
Exempt Supplies – GST does not need to be charged on exempt supplies, which are broadly categorised into: (i) The provision of financial services; (ii) The supply of digital payment tokens (with effect from 1 Jan 2020); (iii) Sale and lease of residential properties and (iv) The import and local supply of investment precious metals (IPM).
Registration If the company's annual taxable supplies exceed SGD1million, it is compulsory for the company to register for GST. Otherwise, the company may choose to register for GST voluntarily after careful consideration.
Filing and Payment Both GST returns and payment are due one month after the end of the accounting period covered by the return. If the company is on GIRO plan for GST payment, GIRO deductions are on the 15th day of the month after the payment due date.
Other Taxes Payable
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Payroll Tax N/A
Stamp Duty Stamp duty is a tax on documents relating to immovable property in Singapore, stocks or shares.
Transfer of property:
There are three types of stamp duties on the sale and purchase of immovable properties. They are Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD), Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) and Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD).
BSD is calculated on the purchase price or the market value of the property, whichever is higher. BSD rates for residential properties range from 1% to 4% while the BSD rates for non-residential properties range from 1% to 3%.
ABSD is payable on acquisition of residential properties (including residential lands). ABSD rates depend on the profile of the buyer (e.g. tax residency of buyer, number of residential properties owned by the buyer, whether the buyer is an individual or an entity) and the rates range from 5% to 30%.
SSD is calculated by applying the SSD rate on the selling price or market value of the residential property, whichever is higher. It applies to residential properties or residential lands that were acquired on or after 20 February 2010 and disposed of within a holding period.
Leases with average annual rent less than S$1,000 is exempt from stamp duty. For a lease period of 4 years or less, stamp duty is 0.4% of total rent for the period of the lease. Where the lease period exceeds 4 years, stamp duty is 0.4% of 4 times the average annual rent for the period of the lease.
Stamp duty is payable at the rate of 0.2% on the value of the shares or the purchase price, whichever is the higher.
Land Tax Property tax is levied annually on owners of properties and has to be paid by 31 January of each year.
Property tax on owner-occupied and non-owner occupied residential properties are levied on a progressive scale based the properties' Annual Value (AV). For owner-occupied residential property, the property tax rate ranges from 0% to 16% while for non-owner occupied residential property, the property tax rate ranges from 10% to 20%. The property tax rate applicable depends on the AV band.
Non-residential properties such as commercial, industrial buildings and land are taxed at 10% on the AV.
Customs and excise duties are imposed on intoxicating liquors, tobacco products, motor vehicles and motor fuel.
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Q: Image Picker iOS Accessibility Issues I am trying to build an app that is also accessible. It has to do with images, and so I am using this free open source tool called ELCImagePickerController (https://github.com/B-Sides/ELCImagePickerController) as an image picker. It lets the user pick multiple images at a time. But this is not accessible. Voice Over is not selecting each individual image, but rather a whole row at a time.
I have tried adding a Voice Over label to each of the individual images in "ELCAsset.m" by adding:
    NSDate *date = [self.asset valueForProperty:ALAssetPropertyDate];
    NSString *orientation = [self.asset valueForProperty:ALAssetPropertyOrientation];
    NSString *type = [self.asset valueForProperty:ALAssetPropertyType];
    CLLocation *location = [self.asset valueForProperty:ALAssetPropertyLocation];

    self.asset.accessibilityLabel = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%@. %@. %@. %@.", type, orientation, date, location];

and it is in this method:
- (void)setSelected:(BOOL)selected

But instead of VoiceOver selecting one image, it selects a whole row at a time. This is what it does:

I want it to only select one  image at a time instead of a row. Any ideas on how to do this?

A: Anything that VoiceOver focuses has the property accessibilityElement set to YES.  VoiceOver will not focus accessibility elements that are contained within other accessibility elements.  So, you have to do the following
NSDate *date = [self.asset valueForProperty:ALAssetPropertyDate];
NSString *orientation = [self.asset valueForProperty:ALAssetPropertyOrientation];
NSString *type = [self.asset valueForProperty:ALAssetPropertyType];
CLLocation *location = [self.asset valueForProperty:ALAssetPropertyLocation];

self.asset.accessibilityLabel = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%@. %@. %@. %@.", type, orientation, date, location];

//And additionally:
self.superview.isAccessibilityElement = NO;

The superview, meaning the container view that is behaving as a row of images.  This may actually be self.superview.superview, or self.superview.superview.superview... Depending on how the container is implemented.

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This ground floor apartment has 2 separate bedrooms: The main bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has a double bunk.
There is one bathroom off the lounge area with shower, toilet and basin.
Retro Room is 68 sq meters.
Outside there is a paved entertainment area with built in, private BBQ and seating.


Although the standard glass design strategy is redundancy, we pursue a safer way to ensure the robustness of transparent glass beam structures.
the third guideline is to wisely combine thermally strengthened glass sheets with reinforced annealed glass layers.
Since glass is being increasingly used as a structural load bearing element, the patented innovation we describe herewith meets the two most important demands concerning structural glass: to increase the load bearing capacity of glass beams in conjunction with a high post-peak mechanical behaviour.
The main idea is to combine a reinforced glass beam core (to guarantee safety), based on annealed glass sheets, with the higher-strength resistance of fully tempered glass. The stacking sequence, the reinforcement and all the materials used to assemble the glass beams are calculated according to the different loading conditions, humidity level and structural characteristics of the context to suit the safety and aesthetic needs of the fi nal user. In Figure 1, we show an example of the high-strength and toughened glass beam described above.
The beams underwent preliminary four-point bending testing to simulate consistent load conditions.
The tested beam dimensions are reported in Figure 2.
The force-displacement plot of the four-point bending test is reported in Figure 4.
All the glass layers bear the external loads in standard conditions. As the load increases, the inner glass panes start to crack in the middle and act as a warning signal. As the load increases, the reinforcing plate comes into play by redistributing the external pressure over the sides of the cracks, as described below in detail  (Figure 5).
New cracks appear far from the beam midspan. The beam system is still able to withstand the loads because of the reinforcing belt and the presence of tempered glass sheets.
Once the outer glass pane breaks, the hybrid glass beam system (steel-reinforced glass beam and anchoring brackets) is still able to sustain external loads because of the presence of the toughened and reinforced core [1-3].
All the cracks shown in Figure 5 appear in the toughened annealed-glass core.
The beam is still able to withstand loads until the outer tempered glass layers break. After that, the glass beam behaves as an annealed-glass reinforced beam and offers the post-peak resistance as described elsewhere, i.e. , , .
Glass is and will remain one of the most important materials in architecture. The results reported in this paper show the possibilities of adding extra value to glass if used in special structures. The brittleness of the material not only requires sophisticated global structural analyses (managed by the latest software tools) but also creates new challenges with regard to the detailing and assembly process.
Even if glass sizing is the fi rst step to take when glass is used as a load bearing material, we must remember that many parameters affect the strength and the safety of a glass beam, i.e. stress corrosion, moisture, local defects or scratches, stress concentration, finishing of the loaded edges  and … load transfer between glass and context.
Anchoring brackets design is a fundamental step of the glass design process, since they transfer the external loads from the glass beam to the outer structure. It is of the utmost importance to avoid stress concentration on the glass inside the brackets, since low global stress may locally increase to unacceptable values for glass. Thus the design of a reinforced, toughened glass beam can not ignore the design of the glass layup, the reinforcing strip, the redistribution of the external loads and the supports of the whole glass system.
4. Haldimann, M and Luible, A and Overend, M (2008), Structural use of glass. Iabse.
To provide stiffness, shading and privacy with abundant daylight and a feeling of openness for restaurant extensions and an entrance canopy to a London hotel, we used glass sandwich panels with aluminium honeycomb core.


Newport Beach police arrested a Huntington Beach man on suspicion of critically injuring another man in a fight outside Malarky's Irish Pub on the Balboa Peninsula early Thursday.
Jeffrey Charles Sherwood, 26, was arrested on suspicion of battery and inflicting serious bodily injury after allegedly hitting the victim, causing him to fall and strike his head on the ground, said Police Department spokeswoman Kathy Lowe.
The fight occurred about 2 a.m. outside the bar at Newport Boulevard and 31st Street.
The 29-year-old victim, who was not identified, was taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana with critical injuries, Lowe said.
Police are still investigating. Anyone with information should call Newport Det. Ryan Peters at (949) 644-3779.


Abstract: We use a novel data set with exact price quotes from virtually all German gasoline stations to empirically investigate how a temporary variance in local market structure - induced by restricted opening hours of specific players - affects price competition. We focus on stations selling gasoline as a by-product and find that, during their exogenously determined hours of opening, they have a significant negative price effect on nearby major-brand competitors. Applying a difference-in-difference framework with hourly average prices, our findings explicitly account for counterfactual market scenarios.


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We are on an epic journey with the family in India. What makes India so special to travel in, is that you are constantly inundated with sights, sounds and colors. In a small town on one street you will find a Buddhist Monastery, 3 different Hindu Temples all dedicated to different gods and a Sikh Temple.
We went into a Monastery where hundreds of young Monks were chanting mantras, we were part of thousands walking into the Sikh Temple and we watched hundreds of people line up to enter a Hindu Temple. It's interesting to see how devoted each group is to their religion. The next day we attended services at Chabad. I commented to my kids how each religion is so sure they have the correct version of the world. Even in our Jewish world each sect thinks their way is the right way. Each persons perspective is their reality.
I recently had an experience that further illustrates this concept. A few months ago I was on the beach in Tel Aviv with a friend who has a son with devastating cancer. We were watching a lady walk out of the sea and she had a contraption around her neck. I, as the world traveller immediately recognized that it was a waterproof holder that you can wear while you swim with your valuables. My friend remarked that it was such a shame that this poor person had to wear her chemo therapy dispenser even while swimming. Two people observing the exact same thing with conclusions that were so different and influenced by our life experiences and world view.
When I meet Israelis and they hear we left Manhattan for Jerusalem they are often incredulous at our choices. Yet in my world people are ecstatic at finally getting the chance to live the dream of living in the Jewish homeland. It's no secret that I have found the move very tough. When people ask what I find difficult I say the people, the culture, the language, the education system and day to day life. I have no doubt that others confront these common challenges of olim but their idealism transforms their perspective. In my own home I am the only one not drunk on idealism.


The fate of Iraq's former minister of defense will turn on the ability of Iraq's fractious sects and political alliances to work together.
BAGHDAD, Oct. 26 — In late June, three of Saddam Hussein's senior military officials were found guilty of war crimes, including the notorious henchman known as Chemical Ali. Iraqi law required that they be executed no more than 30 days after the Iraqi courts rejected their final appeals.
That deadline has passed, but the men are still alive and in United States custody. The execution has been delayed because of questions raised by some Iraqi politicians and a spirited behind-the-scenes discussion involving senior Iraqi and American officials over the death sentence of one of the other men, Sultan Hashem Ahmed al-Jabouri al-Tai, the former minister of defense.
Now, Mr. Hashem's fate has become a test case for reconciliation and whether Iraq's fractious sects and political alliances can work together to resolve the difficult issues surrounding his death sentence. There are also doubts among some Iraqi officials about the fairness of his punishment.
Beyond the heated arguments about Mr. Hashem's guilt lies the fraught question of whether Iraqis are ready to stop the retributive killing of members of the former government. It seems that some of them are.
"We need to show there have been enough deaths; we are tired of it, we need to stop it," said a senior adviser to President Jalal Talabani. The adviser spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the delicacy of the issues. In an emotional press conference in Iraqi Kurdistan last month, Mr. Talabani, who has often spoken against the death penalty, said he refused to ratify Mr. Hashem's execution.
Other Iraqi politicians are unwilling to forgive those involved in the atrocities perpetrated by Mr. Hussein and his lieutenants, when so many of their victims were shown no mercy. Both Shiite and Kurdish officials believe that if Mr. Hashem's life is spared, it might set a precedent by which others who committed crimes while the former government was in power would similarly seek to be let off. They also fear that Mr. Hashem would become a hero to many members of the former government, and provide a dangerous rallying point.
Still, the price of insisting on Mr. Hashem's hanging could be high because of the respect he commands in the largely Sunni community of former Iraqi military officers. If the government executes him, it risks alienating potential allies in the fight against Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia, the homegrown Sunni insurgent group that American intelligence officials say is foreign-led.
Mr. Hashem's execution would also anger Sunni factions that long composed the backbone of the insurgency but have begun to work with the American military.
Despite their new alliance with the Americans, many of these Sunnis deeply distrust the Shiite-dominated central government, and American officials fear that hanging Mr. Hashem would set back hopes for a détente with the government and any larger Sunni-Shiite reconciliation.
"Once you execute someone, you can't unexecute him," one American military official said. "Any benefit that could be derived from sparing his life will be lost. It would be better to see what benefit could be brought out, rather than to see what might be lost from his death." The official spoke on the condition of anonymity, like other American officials, because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the issue.
The Iraqi Constitution empowers the president to ratify death sentences, but he does not have the power to pardon or commute sentences in cases like this one. Mr. Talabani would like to reduce Mr. Hashem's death sentence, his aides said, but there is no legal mechanism for that.
One possibility raised by several people close to the case would be for a group amnesty to be offered to several members of Mr. Hussein's government, including Mr. Hashem, but that would require new legislation.
Mr. Hashem was one of Iraq's top military officers for decades, winning respect from many Iraqis for his professionalism. He was a military leader of the Anfal operation in 1988, in which as many as 180,000 Kurds were killed. That operation was led by Ali Hassan al-Majid, known as Chemical Ali. Mr. Hashem also negotiated a cease-fire with American commanders during the Persian Gulf war in 1991. And he was defense minister when American troops invaded in March 2003.
Some American officials say Mr. Hashem helped limit the resistance of the Iraqi Army in 2003. "Had he told the military to dig in and fight, they would have dug in and fought," the American military official said.
After the defeat of Mr. Hussein's forces, Mr. Hashem fled to Mosul, his birthplace. In August 2003, Maj. Gen. David H. Petraeus, then the commander of American forces in northern Iraq, wrote a letter praising him as a "man of honor and integrity," and asking him to surrender. "I offer you a simple, yet honorable alternative to a life on the run from Coalition Forces in order to avoid capture, imprisonment and loss of honor and dignity befitting a General Officer," he wrote.
General Petraeus, now a four-star general in charge of all American forces in Iraq, never made a promise that Mr. Hashem would be released, said a senior American military official in Baghdad. "It doesn't mean that somebody else may have said that, but General Petraeus did not," the official said. The language about avoiding "imprisonment" pertained solely to Mr. Hashem's time in the custody of General Petraeus's 101st Airborne Division in Mosul, he said. No offer of immunity from prosecution was extended, he said.
While American officials do not want Mr. Hashem executed, they insist that they will turn him over and allow the sentence to be carried out once a proper "authoritative" request is made by the government of Iraq. Iraqi officials asked for him to be turned over in early September, but American officials refused.
One senior American official in Baghdad characterized the Iraqi requests as "informal," and cited President Talabani's objections to the execution.


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The core purpose of Business Station is to help small businesses thrive. We facilitate, encourage and promote economic development in the Perth Metropolitan region by enabling and supporting the establishment, growth and ultimate success of new and small businesses.
The Business Station Team
Business Station is run by an energetic bunch of professionals who are passionate about empowering Australian businesses. The core purpose of Business Station is to help small businesses thrive. We facilitate, encourage and promote economic development across WA, QLD and NT by enabling and supporting the establishment, growth and ultimate success of new and small businesses. To find out more about our amazing team of superhumans, visit one of our spaces or explore our programs.
Our board members help to ensure all strategic decisions are made to help us achieve our vision to see small business owners be successful, individuals flourish and communities grow and our mission to accelerate small business owner's success and sustainability to enable their goals and aspirations to be achieved. The role of the Board includes:
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El roble venenoso del Pacífico o Toxicodendron diversilobum, es una especie de planta perteneciente a la familia Anacardiaceae que crece en la costa occidental de América del norte que sobresale por su capacidad de causar sarpullido e increíble picazón. Está estrechamente emparentado con el roble venenoso atlántico.

Taxonomía

Toxicodendron diversilobum fue descrita por (John Torrey & Asa Gray) Edward Lee Greene y publicado en Leaflets of Botanical Observation and Criticism 1(9): 119, en el año 1905.
Etimología
Toxicodendron: nombre genérico que deriva de las palabras griegas:  (toxikós), que significa "veneno", y  (déndron), que significa "árbol".

diversilobum: epíteto latino que significa "con lóbulos de diversas formas".
Sinonimia
Rhus diversiloba Torr. & A.Gray
Toxicodendron radicans subsp. diversilobum (Torr. & A. Gray)

Referencias

Bibliografía
 Anonymous. 1986. List-Based Rec., Soil Conserv. Serv., U.S.D.A. Database of the U.S.D.A., Beltsville.
 Hickman, J. C. 1993. Jepson Man.: Higher Pl. Calif. i–xvii, 1–1400. University of California Press, Berkeley.
 Munz, P. A. 1974. Fl. S. Calif. 1–1086. University of California Press, Berkeley.

Lecturas adicionales
Mohan, J. E., et al. "Biomass and toxicity responses of poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) to elevated atmospheric CO2." (2006). PNAS. Volume 103, no 24, pgs 9086-9089.
Billets, S., Corbett, M. D. "Characterization of poison oak urushiol." (1975). Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Volume 64, issue 10, pgs 1715–1718.
Ziska, L. H., et al. "Rising CO2, Climate Change, and Public Health: Exploring the Links to Plant Biology." (2009). Environ Health Perspectives. Volume 117, no 2, pgs155–158.
Hogan, C. M. "Toxicodendron diversilobum: Western poison-oak." (2008). Global Twitcher.
Kalish, S., et al. "Processing of urushiol (poison ivy) hapten by both endogenous and exogenous pathways for presentation to T cells in vitro." (1994). JCI. Volume 93, no 5, pgs 2039–2047.
Billets, S., et al. "New GLC analysis of urushiol congeners in different plant parts of poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans." (1978). JPS. Volume 67, issue 4, pgs 483–485.

Enlaces externos

American Academy of Dermatology - Poison Oak info
Western Poison-Oak Photo Gallery
Poison Oak/Poison Ivy Information Center

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Long-time readers know that I value user-centered design.
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I encourage product managers to immerse themselves in their customer's world until they feel like they are drowning in data.
It's only then that we can develop meaningful products.
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Lyndhurst police arrested a Mayfield Heights woman, 60, who was walking in the street on Mayfield Road.
LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Disorderly conduct, Mayfield Road: At 10:45 p.m. April 7, a caller reported an intoxicated woman staggering about in the parking lot of the Greens of Lyndhurst. Officers were unable to locate the woman.
Then, at 11:35 p.m., police received a call about a woman, likely intoxicated, walking in the street on Mayfield Road. This time, officers were able to find the woman.
The woman, 60, of Mayfield Heights, was uncooperative with police and was arrested. She was charged with disorderly conduct.
Warrant arrest, Mayfield Road: At 9:20 a.m. April 5, police conducted a traffic stop on a car that had been driven through a red light.
It was subsequently found that the driver, a Willoughby woman, 37, was driving with a suspended license and that she was wanted on warrants issued by police in South Euclid and Cleveland Heights. The woman was arrested and turned over to South Euclid police.
Domestic violence, North Barton Road: At 6:40 a.m. April 5, a woman, 39, reported that her mother, 62, had hit her in the head with a pan. The daughter did not require medical care.
After hearing conflicting stories from the women, police did not charge either one with a crime.
OVI, River Trail: At 6:35 p.m. April 3, police investigated a three-car crash and determined that one of the involved drivers, a Northfield man, 30, was intoxicated. The man was charged with OVI and his car was towed.
Warrant arrest, Brainard Road: At 1:30 a.m. April 3, an officer stopped a car that did not have an illuminated rear license plate.
It was learned that the driver, a Euclid man, 24, was wanted on a Cleveland Metroparks police warrant. The man was arrested and turned over to Metroparks rangers.
A passenger in the car, 23, of Maple Heights, was not charged. The car was towed from the scene.
Warrant arrest, Mayfield Road: At 10:10 p.m. April 2, an officer stopped a car that was displaying expired plates.
It was the found that the driver, a Euclid man, 30, was wanted on warrants issued by police in Warrensville Heights and South Euclid. The man was arrested and turned over to Warrensville Heights police.
Assist person, Countryside Road: At 5:45 p.m. April 2, a woman notified police that her daughter, 18, who is a sponsored You Tube personality, had received about 500 negative or threatening comments about a video she had posted concerning a neighboring city.
After checking on the matter, police told the woman to call them if one of the commenters comes to the house.
Warrant arrest, Richmond Road: At 8:20 a.m. April 2, police aided the owner of a disabled car. It was subsequently learned that the driver, a Richmond Heights woman, 31, was wanted on a Bratenahl police warrant.
The woman was arrested and turned over to Bratenahl police.
Drug trafficking, Cedar Road: At 9:55 p.m. April 1, an officer stopped a car that was showing expired plates.
The driver, a Cleveland man, 28, was arrested for drug abuse, and the car's passenger, a Cleveland Heights woman, 21, was arrested for criminal investigation.


A private fostering arrangement is one that is made privately (i.e. without the involvement of the local authority) between parent and carer, to provide care and accommodation for a child under the age of 16, or under 18 if disabled, by someone other than a parent or close relative, for 28 days or more.
Under the Children Act 1989, private foster carers and those with parental responsibility are required to notify the local authority of their intention to privately foster, or to have a child privately fostered, or where a child is privately fostered in an emergency.
The local authority has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of privately fostered children, and to ensure that such advice as appears to be required is given to private foster carers. In order to do so, local authority officers must visit privately fostered children at regular intervals. Children should be given the contact details of the social worker who will be visiting them while they are being privately fostered.
All professionals working with children have an important role in relation to safeguarding privately fostered children. If they become aware of a private fostering arrangement, and they are not confident that it has been notified to the local authority, they should contact the local authority themselves.


Abhay has 20 years' of experience in geospatial industry. He has served in major geospatial multinational companies such as Intergraph Systems, Autodesk and DigitalGlobe, until recently he started his venture as Chief Executive Officer of SkyMap Global in Singapore. He holds Executive Masters in Business Administration from National University of Singapore and Masters in Exploration Geophysics from Indian Institute of Technology- Kharagpur.
Cross Border Integration (Asean Economic Community, Trans Pacific Partnership) and increased accessibility to information (through smart phones, social media) will be two major drivers driving policy- both at governmental and enterprise levels. In todays inter-connected world, geospatial Information has the power to facilitate these two critical drivers for international growth, sustainable and equitable development. Cross border Geospatial information sharing and application would play a crucial role in enabling large scale Infrastructure Development, Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change, Natural Resources, Disaster Management and Citizen Welfare in Asia. Cross border infrastructure projects (such as highways), monitoring of rivers that transcend across many countries (such as Mekong River), monitoring of coastal and marine environment, cross border disaster management framework and monitoring (for cyclones, floods), urban development are some of the applications where geospatial information can contribute to increased regional co-operation and knowledge transfer in Asia. The challenge of increased urbanization which will dominate regions of China, India, South East Asia would require creation of innovative solutions and adoption of existing global practices. Used effectively, geospatial information can play a crucial role in enabling Asias growth.


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struct SurfaceInfo;
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#ifndef VK_KHR_WIN32_SURFACE_EXTENSION_NAME
#define VK_KHR_WIN32_SURFACE_EXTENSION_NAME "VK_KHR_win32_surface"
#endif

//TODO dont really know
//TODO rename?
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{
	VkDeviceMemory mem;
	VkImage image;
	VkImageView view;
};

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struct StagingBuffer
{
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};

struct StagingBuffers
{
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struct PhysDeviceInfo
{
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	VkPhysicalDeviceFeatures deviceFeatures;
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};

struct DeviceInfo
{
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	//TODO better name?
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	VkSemaphore presentComplete;
	VkSemaphore renderComplete;

	VkCommandBuffer setupCmdBuffer;
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	std::vector<VkCommandBuffer> drawCmdBuffers;
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	DepthStencil depthStencil;

	std::vector<VkExtensionProperties> extensions;
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struct PipelineInfo
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VkInstance NewVkInstance(const char* appName, std::vector<const char*>* instanceExts);

VkInstance NewVkInstance(const char* appName, std::vector<const char*>* instanceExts, std::vector<const char*>* instanceLayers);

std::vector<VkPhysicalDevice> EnumeratePhysicalDevices(VkInstance vkInstance, uint32_t* gpuCount);

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VkFormat GetSupportedDepthFormat(VkPhysicalDevice physicalDevice);

VkSemaphore NewSemaphore(VkDevice logicalDevice);

VkCommandPool NewCommandPool(VkDevice logicalDevice, uint32_t renderingAndPresentingIndex);

VkCommandBuffer NewSetupCommandBuffer(VkDevice logicalDevice, VkCommandPool cmdPool);

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std::vector<VkExtensionProperties> GetInstalledVkExtensions();

std::vector<VkExtensionProperties> GetInstalledVkExtensions(VkPhysicalDevice physDevice);

std::vector<VkLayerProperties> GetInstalledVkLayers(VkPhysicalDevice physicalDevice);

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void GetMemoryType(VkPhysicalDeviceMemoryProperties memoryProperties, uint32_t typeBits, VkFlags properties, uint32_t* typeIndex);

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VkBuffer NewBuffer(VkDevice logicalDevice, uint32_t bufferSize, VkBufferUsageFlags usageBits);

StagingBuffer AllocBindDataToGPU(VkDevice logicalDevice,
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VkMemoryAllocateInfo NewMemoryAllocInfo(VkDevice logicalDevice,
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void NewInstanceInfo(const char* appName, InstanceInfo* instanceInfo);

void DestroyInstanceInfo(InstanceInfo* instanceInfo);


This special service is the culmination of Thy Kingdom Come 2018, an ecumenical global wave of prayer encouraging Christians around the world to pray between Ascension and Pentecost (10 May – 20 May) for more people to know Jesus Christ.
With Cathedrals around the world this service brings Christians together of all ages and different churches across the region to worship the risen and ascended Jesus, to pray the prayer of Pentecost 'Come Holy Spirit', and pray that others will come to know Jesus Christ.
The evening will be hosted by Churches Together in Winchester demonstrating our commitment as all God's people from different churches being united in God's mission.
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We recently conducted an entirely un-scientific poll to ask our 40,000 followers to choose one bit of cycle path in Cardiff that needs to be repaired.
The overwhelming choice was …. FITZHAMON EMBANKMENT!! This bit of pavement is probably one of the most used paths in the city, but the surface is nearly unrideable to all but mountain bikes. It's incredibly dangerous to brake on the loose gravel, and the endless deep potholes mean that you have to constantly swerve to avoid pedestrians and holes! The road next to it isn't much better, and it's only one-way. In the autumn when the leaves drop, it's even more dangerous….
So please, Cardiff Council – we know you don't have much money but please prioritise this bit of cycle path so people aren't put off cycling in our beautiful city!!
Any other suggestions? Let us know below!
Neville Street!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is going on there!?
Seriously, all of them are deradful. Anybody try cycling yp manor way with the amount of potholes, differing types of paevements, people parking directly on the pavements! Its a nightmare. They are all a joke.
Sorry but have you actually tried walking g on Cardiff pavements recently? At least with 2 wheels you can absorb some of the awful uneveness 😦 sprained ankle again yesterday and turning out to be a regular occurrence as the state of pavements are dire. But no o e care about us poor humble pedestrians so Cardiff Council take note I've started walking on the road because they are actually proving to be safer than your pavements dispite the traffic risk!!! PLEASE please Please stop neglecting your walking constituents.


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He's Stronger Than You
By Ramona MagazineLove, Love & Sex
Writing by Adrienne Grey // Photograph by Toni Antonia // Just about everything he did was a trigger, and it was torturous… I would talk to my best friend about it, debate whether I should tell him or not. I didn't want to seem like a victim or a poor, helpless girl. It wasn't his fault. It wasn't his burden to carry.
CW: Rape
Writing by Adrienne Grey // Photograph by Toni Antonia
There is this guy that I met. He was wonderful – and I mean, absolutely wonderful. We had our first date at this cute cafe in one of my favorite neighborhoods. We sat and talked for hours. I didn't even realize the people coming and going. I was wrapped up in him. For four hours, it was just us. He made me nervous — which never happens– and I liked it.
Then, he asked me the dreaded question (or, maybe I asked him first — yeah I asked him first): "When was your last relationship?" We both lied, and said a year prior. Naked truth was, I was at the tail-end of a "situationship", and had ended an actual relationship less than a year before.
I had a feeling that his truth was similar. What he didn't know was that he was the second person I'd been on a date with in years, the first person I would actually like to see for a 2nd time, and he'd also be the first "new" person I would start dating after being raped. (God, even writing that is difficult — I still don't want to believe it.)
I thought I'd be okay dating because, up until then, I was fine. It had been a few years since it happened, and I was starting to come to terms with it. And by that I mean, acknowledging that someone actually forced themselves on me. (Like the doctor said, "he didn't drug you to steal your purse.") I hadn't had any problems with the people I was dating before — nothing recent, that is– so it wasn't even something that crossed my mind… until the second date.
He took us to this escape room. You know, the ones where you get locked in a room with seven strangers, and the only way out is if you solve the mystery? At first, I was like, c'mon dude, it's our second date and you're going to make me stay locked inside a small room with you for an hour?? But, I'm always down for an adventure! So, after texting five trusted friends my location (safety first), we met at the place. He was looking fine, and I made sure I looked succulent, of course. We got into the elevator and he took notice of my outfit, compliments me. I blushed. We got off of the elevator, and the entire floor looked desolate. Empty offices. Dirty hallway. No working lights. My first thought was: "Is this where he's going to do it?" My heart started to race, and I immediately began thinking of how I would get out alive. I checked for the nearest exit, and prayed my cell phone had service. My mind was blown that I would even think like this. But, here I was, praying for my safety. Hoping that this man, who's done nothing wrong, wasn't planning to rape me. Then, he says "I think this is the wrong floor… this is so embarrassing." I smiled through my pounding heart, and said it was no big deal. We got back on the elevator, and went down to the rest of the group.
I couldn't shake what just happened. I needed air. I needed water. I went to the bathroom to get myself together. When I came back, there he was, waiting for me. Smiling. What made it worse was that he could tell. I was scared and embarrassed at what I just went through.
He tried to calm me (which was the fucking sweetest), and it didn't work. Luckily, it was time for the game to start and I was able to talk myself out of my thoughts.
The rest of the night was fine. We went to dinner, had drinks, laughs, and even shared a cosmic kiss at the end of the night — I was smitten. I thought that would be the end of my worries because I liked him so much, but for the next few months, I would be reminded that I was still haunted. I remember my arm being under his while we were kissing once, and his muscle flexed naturally, tightening his hold on me. My heart sank. My gut reaction was: he's stronger than you.
Just about everything he did was a trigger, and it was torturous… I would talk to my best friend about it, debate whether I should tell him or not. I didn't want to seem like a victim or a poor, helpless girl. It wasn't his fault. It wasn't his burden to carry. Plus, how do you tell someone, a complete gentleman, "hey, by the way, I was raped a few years ago, and there are things you do that remind me that you could rape me if you wanted to".
It's absolute torture to have someone touch you in all the right ways while still fearing rape.
The triggers started to fade as I began to trust him but part of me wishes I told this new guy because he was so kind. He didn't deserve to be in the dark about something that affected my behavior toward him.
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Adrienne Grey
Adrienne was born and raised in New York and is now on a journey to discover her truth in Los Angeles. She's vegan most days, and secretly longs for a slice of NY pizza. Her heart is in the stars, uplifting the feminine, and storytelling. Check out her blog at: thatsdivineblog.wordpress.com
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