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This is the second in a series of three articles brought to you by Maria L. Panichelli and Edward T. DeLisle for GovBizConnect, an online professional network for government contracting professionals.
Originally published on the GovBizConnect website.
Welcome to the second installment of our three-part series, Key Considerations in Small Business Teaming: How to Form a Productive Partnership While Safeguarding your Interests and Protecting your Small Business Eligibility. You can read Part I here. Today, we will be focusing on how to avoid common pitfalls in teaming. But check out our previous installment on the differences of teaming and joint venturing, and stay tuned for our final installment, which will address how to draft an enforceable teaming agreement that will protect your interests as a small business.
Teaming is one of the hottest topics in Federal contracting – and for good reason. Whether you are a small business looking to expand your capabilities, or a large business looking for access to set-aside contracts, teaming can greatly expand your federal contracting opportunities. However, though teaming is often talked about, it is just as often misunderstood. This is problematic because, when done incorrectly, teaming can cause a host of issues, all of which have very serious consequences. For small businesses in particular, there are significant risks. Improper teaming can adversely impact small business status, rendering a small business contractor ineligible for future set-aside contracts. For those reasons, it is critically important that small business contractors be educated as to the most common pitfalls relating to teaming. This article seeks to do just that. We will focus on two key problem areas: affiliation, and subcontracting limitations.
What is Affiliation and How do I Avoid It?
Affiliation is a big deal, because it can impact whether a business qualifies as “small.” To determine if a contractor qualifies as a “small business” for the purposes of a given contract, the contractor must locate the North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) code assigned to that contract (usually found in the solicitation itself), and refer to the “size standard” associated with that code. A size standard is measured either in revenue or employees. To qualify as “small,” a concern must not exceed the dollar threshold or number of employees designated for a particular code. When two companies are found to be “affiliated,” their respective sizes (determined by either revenue or number of employees) are added together. The total is what is evaluated when determining whether the company is actually “small” based upon the SBA’s “size standards.” If the sizes of the two businesses, added together, exceed the applicable size standard, neither can be considered “small.” Accordingly, a finding of “affiliation” is something small businesses generally want to avoid.
Affiliation is governed by 13 C.F.R. § 121.103, which explains that “concerns and entities are affiliates of each other when one controls or has the power to control the other, or a third party or parties controls or has the power to control both. It does not matter whether control is exercised, so long as the power to control exists.” (13 C.F.R. 121 § 121.103(1)).
In assessing whether or not two businesses are affiliated, the SBA uses a totality of the circumstances test. That means that, while no single factor is sufficient to constitute affiliation, there are many that can impact an affiliation analysis. Indeed, when analyzing potential affiliation between two or more companies, the SBA considers a number of factors, including but not limited to ownership, management, previous relationships with or ties to another concern, and contractual relationships. In the teaming context, affiliation generally occurs in one of two ways.
First, general affiliation can occur when there is an ongoing relationship between two companies, where one business appears to control the other, or where the two companies appear too closely related or intertwined. In the teaming context, this type of general affiliation can occur if a small business repeatedly teams with the same subcontractor/teaming partner, is financially reliant on its teaming partner (as evidenced by loans, bonding support, guarantor status on LOCs, etc.), shares employees, office space, equipment, supplies, or other resources with the teaming partner, or if the small business and its teaming partner have common ownership. Common investments among owners can also cause an issue. Certain types of familial relationships, or previous employee/employer relationships are also considered to be signs of affiliation.
Affiliation can also arise from a teaming relationship on a single project. The “Ostensible Subcontractor” rule provides that a small business that “is unusually reliant” on a subcontractor will be deemed affiliated with that subcontractor for size determination purposes. In other words, a small businesses can run into affiliation problems when the small business teams with a subcontractor on a particular project, but then allows that subcontractor to control that project.
In order to determine whether the subcontractor is, in fact, in control of a given project, the SBA will look to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: whether it is the small business prime contractor or the subcontractor that is performing the vital components of the project; whether the small business prime contractor is financially reliant on the subcontractor; whether the small business has the requisite experience or managerial capability to control the project; and whether it is the small business prime contractor or the subcontractor who is, in reality, controlling the means and methods necessary to successfully complete the project. If the subcontractor appears to be the party in control, the SBA is likely to find that the small business prime contractor and subcontractor are affiliated.
So, how do you make sure that your teaming agreement does not result in affiliation? The advice we give our clients is simple. To avoid general affiliation, make sure that you maintain a “clear line of fracture” between your company and your teaming partner. If you are going to team with a subcontractor, make sure you do not have other ties to that company. Do not invest in your teaming partner (either individually, or on behalf of your company) or allow your teaming partner to invest in your company, or any other business interests you or the other owner’s of your company might have. Don’t team with companies owned by family members, or companies at which you were previously employed. If you must team with such a company, be very careful that you do not appear reliant on, or intertwined with, that business. Loans from a teaming partner should be avoided, or at a minimum, documented to the maximum extent possible. Do not rely too heavily or regularly on a teaming partner for financial support, and avoid having another business serve as a guarantor of your credit line. Do not share things; hire your own employees, rent your own office space, and secure your own equipment and supplies. Rather than repeatedly teaming with the same company, vary it up. Team with a number of different companies, not just one. Overall, maintain corporate formalities, and ensure that all transactions with other companies are made at arms-length.
To avoid the perils of the “Ostensible Subcontractor” rule, maintain control over your company and every project on which you are the prime contractor. You may enter into subcontracts, but make sure that you retain control over how the subcontract is performed. Do not rely on subcontractors for financial assistance. Don’t expect your subs to supply the managerial experience or manpower needed to complete the project. Perhaps most importantly, do not allow subcontractors to take over or perform the most vital aspects of the contract. Make sure your company performs the requisite percentage of work, as discussed below.
Will I Be Able to Fulfill the Self Performance Requirements and Comply with the Subcontracting Limitation Regulations?
The SBA regulations are very specific about the percentage of work a small business prime contractor must perform on any project to remain eligible for that project, and future small-business set-asides. The newly-revised 13 C.F.R. § 125.6 sets forth these “Limitations on Subcontracting” for contracts over $150,000.
Under the old version of the regulation, compliance with the performance of work requirements differed based on the type of small business program set-aside at issue (i.e. small as compared to 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone). Moreover, the method for calculating compliance not only varied by program set-aside type, but also based on whether the acquisition was for services, supplies, general construction, or specialty trade construction.
The revised regulation is much simpler. First of all, it eliminates the differences between the different small business programs: the same rules apply to small business, 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone set-asides. Second, regardless of whether the contract is one for services, supplies, or construction (general or specialty), the subcontracting limitations are described in terms of “the amount paid by the government to [the prime contractor].” (That said, construction contractors will still have to exclude costs of materials from their calculations. Even so, this revision will make it much, much simpler to determine exactly how much you can subcontract and still be compliant.) Finally, as the SBA explains, the revised regulation “creates a shift from the concept of a required percentage of work to be performed by a prime contractor to the concept of limiting a percentage of the award amount to be spent on subcontractors.” For instance, rather than requiring a contractor to self-perform 15%, the revised 13 C.F.R. § 125.6 mandates that the prime contractor cannot subcontract more than 85%.
The new rule also creates a new “similarly situated entity” exception, pursuant to which “similarly situated entities” are not counted towards the applicable subcontracting limit. A “similarly situated entity” is defined as “a small business subcontractor that is a participant of the same small business program that the prime contractor is a certified participant and which qualifies the prime contractor to receive the award.” In other words, a HUBZone could subcontract to another HUBZone, or an 8(a) could subcontract to another 8(a), without counting those subcontracts towards the applicable limit. Be wary, however, if your similarly situated entity subcontractors plan on sub-subcontracting to others. Work that is not performed by the employees of the prime contractor or employees of first tier similarly situated subcontractors will count as subcontracts performed by non-similarly situated concerns.
It is critically important for small business contractors to remain cognizant of these regulations, as well as the complicated nuances of the similarly situated entity exception. Failure to comply can have a number of negative consequences, including a finding of non responsibility, a finding of affiliation, and/or other adverse impacts to your small business eligibility. If you are confused about how to calculate your self performance percentages, consult an expert with experience doing these types of calculations.
Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm’s Federal Contracting Practice Group. Her practice includes a wide variety of federal contracting and construction matters, as well as all aspects of small business procurement.

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In a judgment delivered on 26 February 2019 by the Civil Court (Commercial Section) in the case Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad vs Picsel International Limited, the Court was originally dealing with an application by a creditor to declare the defendant company insolvent. During the course of the proceedings, the creditor also activated secondary proceedings in Scotland which proceedings however were eventually converted into main proceedings by the Scottish Court since it resulted that the debtor company had its centre of main interests in Scotland. This decision of the Scottish Court, in turn, necessitated the conversion of the Maltese proceedings into secondary proceedings within the framework of the Regulation. Article 27 of the Regulation provides that the opening of proceedings by a Court of a Member State, of which main proceedings are recognised in another Member State, shall permit the opening of secondary proceedings being examined in that other State and such proceedings shall be restricted to the assets of the debtor situated with the territory of that other Member State. Accordingly, the Court determined the assets forming part of the Maltese assets and ordered that the Official Receiver should take all appropriate steps in accordance with the Regulation to transfer such assets to the Liquidator nominated in main proceedings.

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This Lodge shall be known as designated as Inman Lodge No. 201; located at Inman, County of Spartanburg.
Section 1. That stated Communications shall be held on the First Thursday of each month, at 7:30 o’clock, PM from April 1st to October 1st, and at 7:30 o’clock PM, during the remainder of the year.
Section 2. During the months of July, August and September the meetings may be suspended by special action of the Lodge.
Section 3. Extra Communications may be held at any time by order of the Master, at which nothing shall be done other than the business for which the communication was called.
1) Reading recorded minutes for confirmation.
2) Receiving and referring petitions.
3) Reports of committees on petitions.
8) Reading rough minutes for correction.
The order of business may be changed, or temporarily dispensed with by the Master when the occasion requires.
Section 1. The officers shall be a Master, Senior and Junior Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior and Junior Deacons, two Stewards and a Tiler.
Section 2. The first five officers shall be elected by ballot, and by a majority of the votes present, for twelve months, at the stated Communication preceding the Festival of St. John the Evangelist (December 27), and shall be installed on or before the said Festival, on which Festival they shall assume the duties and prerogatives of their respective offices. But every officer shall hold his office until his successor shall have been installed.
Section 3. On the night of the election, the Worshipful Master-elect shall appoint Senior Deacon and Tiler; the Senior Warden shall appoint the Junior Deacon, and the Junior Warden shall appoint the two Stewards.
Section 4. The Worshipful Master-elect shall also, on the night of the election, appoint a committee of three to examine the Treasurer’s and Secretary’s books, who shall report at a stated Communication prior to March 1st. A copy of the report shall be sent to the Grand Secretary immediately after it has been made to the Lodge, but not later than April 1.
Section 1. The Worshipful Master shall preside at all times, when present. He shall have charge of the Warrant of Constitution, Jewels and furniture. He shall see that the Rules and Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina, as well as By-Laws of his Lodge, be strictly obeyed; that is his officers perform their duties faithfully; that the annual returns be made, and dues punctually paid to the Grand Lodge. He shall appoint all committees, and be ex officio Chairman of the same, when he shall think proper to attend.
On all questions where the votes of the Lodge are equally divided, the Master shall be entitled to the casing vote, in addition to his vote as a member.
There can be no appeal from the decision of the Master except to the Grand Lodge.
Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Wardens to assist the Worshipful Master in the government of the Lodge, an in his absence to preside according to seniority, unless through courtesy they relinquish the right of presiding to a Past Master present. But in no case shall the Lodge be opened unless either the Worshipful Master or one of the Wardens be present.
Section 3. The Treasurer shall keep an exact amount of all funds of the Lodge, and all script and certificates of stock, and all titles of property belonging to the Lodge. He shall pay all orders signed by the Worshipful Master and countersigned by the Secretary, and those drawn on him by the Committee of Charity. He shall report to the state of the funds at the regular Communications in June and December in each year. He shall submit his books to inspection whenever required by the Worshipful Master, or the Lodge. For the faithful discharge of his duties he shall receive a sum of three hundred fifty dollars.
He shall give bond for the faithful performance of his duties in the sum of one thousand dollars.
Section 4. The Secretary shall issue all necessary summonses for stated Communications and for extra Communications, when required by the presiding officer. He shall keep a record of all of the proceedings of the Lodge, which may be committed to paper, and insert the names of the members and visitors. He shall receive all moneys due the Lodge, and forthwith pay the mover to the Treasurer, taking his receipt for the same, and report all members in arrears at the stated Communications in June and December. He shall make out the annual return to the Grand Lodge, agreeably to the form prescribed, and transmit the same to the Grand Lodge. For the faithful performance of his duties he shall receive the sum of one thousand dollars.
Section 5. The Senior and Junior Deacons shall perform all of the duties appertaining to their respective offices, under the direction of the Master and Wardens.
Section 6. The Stewards shall, under the direction of the Junior Warden, prepare and superintend the Craft during the hours of refreshment. They shall also be entrusted with the preparation of the candidates and examination of visitors.
Section 7. The Tiler must be a worthy Master Mason. It shall be his duty to serve all summonses delivered to him by the Secretary; to prepare the room for the Communication of the Lodge, and carefully to collect and replace the Jewels and furniture after the Lodge is closed. For the faithful performance of his duties he shall receive no pay.
Section 8. The Worshipful Master, Wardens, Treasurer and Secretary shall be the Standing Committee on the Funds, whose duty it shall be to make sale or commutation of the stock, or other property of the Lodge, also to invest such cash as may be, from time to time, in the hands of the Treasurer, and which they may be directed to invest, in such stock or other property and on such terms as may be determined on by a majority of the committee.
Section 9. A Committee on Charity, to consist of three members, shall be annually appointed, at the stated Communication in January, to whom may be referred all applications for relief during the recess of the Lodge. The majority of the committee shall have power to draw on the Treasurer for an amount, not to exceed one hundred dollars.
Section 1. Every candidate for initiation in this jurisdiction must be without maim or defect that may render him incapable of learning and demonstrating the moral teachings and the secret work and practices of Masonry. In the demonstration of secret work artificial limbs may be used. He must have resided in the state twelve consecutive months, and within the jurisdiction of the Lodge applied to for six months immediately preceding his application; must be able to read and write; and must state in his petition whether or not he has been rejected an any regular Lodge of Ancient Free Masons; and must sign his name in full on the petition.
Section 2. All petitions for degrees or membership must be made in writing, at a stated Communication, recommended by two members, and enclosing not less than ten dollars, upon with a committee of three shall be appointed to inquire into his qualifications, and to report at the next stated Communication.
Section 3. Should the report of the committee be favorable, he may be balloted for, and, if unanimously elected, he shall receive the degrees conferred by the Lodge, on his paying the established fees; but should dissenting ball appear, the ballot shall be repeated, and if one black ball shall then appear, the candidate shall be declared rejected. The rejected candidate shall again be balloted upon by the Lodge at its next regular Communication upon the same petition and the same report of investigation, unless the candidate shall withdraw his petition. Provided further that anyone who has been twice rejected may not apply again for initiation, affiliation, reinstatement or advancement until six months shall have elapsed after such second rejections.
Section 4. The same principles and regulations as to petition, investigation and unanimous ballot shall govern the application of a brethren for membership.
Section 5. Should a candidate neglect to attend for initiation, passing or raising, at the end of three months the money in his petition shall be forfeited to the Lodge; and in case of passing or raising, new ballot shall be ordered, if the Lodge desires.
Section 6. No candidate can receive a higher degree unless he is, before receiving it, unanimously elected thereto by the Lodge, or until by open examination in the Lodge he shall have exhibited suitable proficiency in the preceding degrees to the satisfaction of the presiding officer.
Section 7. No higher degree can be conferred on any candidate at a less interval that one lunar month from the time of his receiving the preceding degree, except by dispensation; and not more than five degrees can be conferred in one day, except by dispensation.
Section 8. The Lodge shall not receive as a member and brother who has been a member of another Lodge in this or any other jurisdiction unless he can produce a demit from the Master of such Lodge, countersigned by the Secretary, and showing that he has paid up his dues and is in good standing, or otherwise fully satisfy the Lodge that he has done so; or a certificate which is equivalent thereto for this purpose.
Section 9. No candidate can be initiated, passed or raised in this Lodge, nor any brother be admitted a member hereof without the unanimous consent of all the members present. If there shall be but one black ball, the presiding officer shall order a second ballot, and if on that ballot one black ball shall again appear, or if on the first ballot more than one black ball appears, the candidate shall be declared to be rejected.
Section 10. If any brother shall disclose the rejection of a candidate in the Lodge to any person other than a Master Mason, he shall be deemed guilty of unmasonic conduct, and be liable to be dealt with accordingly; and if a visiting brother shall presume to make such a disclosure, he shall thereafter be excluded for this Lodge, and his own Lodge shall be notified of the fact.
Whenever a rejection shall occur Section 102,Par. 6 of the Code of Grand Lodge shall be read.
But the fees for ministers of God shall be the same as above, which several sums shall actually be paid at or before the time of receiving the petition, or the conferring of each degree.
Section 2. The fee for affiliation shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00), which sum shall accompany the petition, except for the ministers of God, which shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
Section 4. Any member may become a life member upon joining the Perpetual Life Program of the Grand Lodge, if he is clear of the books and not under charges; and the Lodge may elect one life member, upon its own motion, as a reward for eminent Masonic services, but no life member is exempt from being expelled, suspended, or subjected to other Masonic discipline, for cause shown.
Section 5. Any member of this Lodge who has been in continuous or accumulative membership for a period of 40 years or more shall automatically become a Life Member and exempt from all further payments of dues.
Section 1. When the presiding officer takes the chair, every officer and member shall immediately take his place and observe strict order and decorum.
Section 2. No member shall speak until he first rise, and respectfully address the presiding officer; nor shall he speak more than twice on any subject, unless to explain, or by permission from the chair.
Section 3. All questions of order shall be decided by the presiding officer, without appeal to the Lodge.
Section 4. No motion shall be entertained until seconded, and no debate had thereon until it is stated by the presiding officer.
Section 5. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received but to postpone, indefinitely or to a time certain, to refer, to substitute, or to ament, which motions shall always be in order, and shall take precedence in the order named.
Section 6. All questions before the Lodge, not otherwise particularly defined, shall be decided by a majority of the Lodge.
Section 7. No person shall be permitting to leave the room during the session of the Lodge but by permission of the presiding officer.
Section 8. No officer shall leave his seat, except it be in the discharge of his official duties.
Section 9. No brother shall move his place, nor shall any member or visitor be permitted to enter, at any time during the opening or closing of the Lodge, the reading of the minutes, at the time of preparing a candidate, or while conferring a degree, unless with permission of the chair.
Section 10. If any member or visitor shall be guilty of indecorum during the session of the Lodge, the Worshipful Master may, at his discretion, reprimand or exclude him for that Communication from the Lodge.
Section 11. No member who owes the current year’s dues shall be eligible for election to any office, or be allowed to vote at the election of the officers.
Section 12. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge and the Landmarks of the Order, as set forth in the Ahiman Rezon of Brother Mackey, shall be the governing principle of this Lodge and shall be referred to in all cases of doubt. In all decisions of the Lodge, appeals may be had to the Grand Lodge, but until the opinion of the latter is made known the decision of the former is held valid.
Section 13. The By-Laws shall be read in open Lodge at least once per year.
No additions, alterations, or amendments can be made to these By-Laws, unless presented in writing and read at three stated Communications, and approved by three-fourths of the members present; no can any such addition, alteration or amendment become operative until approved by the Grand Lodge, or the Grand Master and attested by the Grand Secretary.
B. Were at least 65 years of age.
A Past Master’s apron shall be purchased and presented to each outgoing Worshipful Master, once only.
B. Were declared disabled by the Worshipful Master of the time being.
The current Worshipful Master shall have full discretion on eligibility.


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text: METHANE PRINCESS (1964/24607grt/IMO 5412583) and her sister METHANE PROGRESS (1964/24607grt, IMO 5424744) laid up in the River Fal, Cornwall. Both were LNG carriers operating between Algeria and Thameshaven, UK. (M. PROGRESS scrapped 1986, M. PRINCESS in 1997). METHANE PRINCESS, built by Vickers Armstrong Shipbuilders, made the world's first commercial LNG cargo delivery in October 1964.

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In the Netherlands, GoodFuels Marine in conjunction with bulker and tanker owner and operator NORDEN A/S has successfully completed trials of the world’s first zero emission, ‘drop in’ Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)-equivalent marine biofuel – almost entirely reducing all carbon and Sulphur emissions.
The culmination of three years extensive research and development with partners including Royal Dutch Boskalis and technology group Wärtsilä, GoodFuels’ Bio-Fuel Oil (BFO) delivers near-zero carbon and Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions without any requirement for engine modifications. The trials – which saw hundreds of tons of ‘drop in’ BFO taken onboard in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region – were conducted on the 37,000 deadweight tons (dwt) Handysize product tanker vessel NORD HIGHLANDER as she ran in typical commercial operation in the North and Baltic Seas.
The successful operation effectively means that there is the capability to future-proof fuel requirements for shipowners and operators who are seeking an alternative to both distillates and Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (ULSFO) in order to comply with 2020 0.5% Sulphur cap requirements, as well as impending International Maritime Organization (IMO) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction requirements. These requirements include an objective to reduce average carbon intensity from shipping – the amount of carbon emitted for each unit of transport – by at least 40% by 2030, and 70% by 2050.

industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals


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The right sheet set and pajamas can help you stay cool.
Today’s memory-foam mattresses don't sleep as "hot" as older models did, thanks to air-circulating layers and ventilated toppers that keep the foam from absorbing and retaining all your body heat. But a certain insulating effect is unavoidable when you're sleeping on a foam block. If your memory foam mattress leaves you sweating at night, a few remedies can help turn down the heat -- if only by a few degrees.
Anything you can do to distance your body from the memory foam will help keep you cool. Place a non-foam topper or pad over the mattress, or use sheets made of breathable material -- such as cotton or bamboo -- with a high thread count. Both remedies reduce the amount of body heat that penetrates to the foam.
Lower the ambient temperature by turning the thermostat down, opening a window, or changing into lighter-weight, breathable pajamas. While these might not be the most convenient solutions, they're less expensive than purchasing a whole new mattress.
If you just can't stay cool on a memory foam mattress, consider switching to a non-foam mattress. You can always layer a memory foam topper over the mattress for comfort, while still enjoying the other mattress's greater breathability to help keep the foam cool.
Mulrooney, Marie. "How to Cool a Memory Foam Mattress While You Sleep." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/cool-memory-foam-mattress-sleep-85696.html. Accessed 22 April 2019.
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Since Mauricio Macri's appointment as President of Argentina on December 2015, the country has become appealing for foreign investors.
There is a sense of optimism about the state of the country, particularly in some industry sectors. Since President Macri took office, a couple of the measures taken reflect this optimism, for example the elimination of foreign exchange restrictions and the negotiations with the holdouts of the outstanding public external debt, with which, after 15 years of open fighting, Argentina has finally reached an agreement. These measures, together with tighter regulation of the economy, have generated an optimistic atmosphere in the Argentine market as the country is expected to receive a flood of new investment in the coming years, as a result of the confidence that the new government has instilled, and the return to a trusted market economy after the 2001 bottomless crisis and more than a decade of populism.
In addition, in August 2015 a new Unified Civil and Commercial Code entered into force, which superseded the Civil and Commercial Codes that had been in force in the country for the 150 years. As only two years have passed since the implementation of this new Code, its impact is yet to be analysed.
In 2017, the Argentine energy sector continued to receive more attractive incentives from the government than in previous years. In particular, regarding the renewable energy sector, the government tendered various construction projects, focusing on solar energy and wind energy generators. Eighty-eight projects were allocated for a total of 2,043MW.
limits on applicable percentage of royalties (applicable cap: 3 per cent 'mine mouth').
The industry is therefore optimistic because of the positive political changes affecting mining since the change of administration.
foreign nationals may not own any land that includes permanent and important bodies of water, or any land located in a border security zone.
In 2016, Decree 820/17 was enacted by the government, which made the limitations for the purchase of rural real estate by foreign nationals a little more flexible. This Decree is expected to be amended in the near future.
In September 2016, Law No. 27,271 was enacted. This law created an inflation-adjusted unit called the UVA, an instrument for savings, loans and investments for natural and legal persons or for the public sector, to be used for the long-term financing of the acquisition, construction or extension of real estate property in Argentina. This law also modified Article 2210 of the Civil and Commercial Code, establishing a new term of duration for mortgages of 35 years.
The mortgage system in Argentina was virtually non-existent until mid 2017. However, with Law No. 27,271 and some other regulations issued by the Central Bank, national and private banks began to grant 30-year mortgage loans in Argentine pesos for housing. They have been flooded with requests from prospective residential property purchasers, which has resulted in a rise in house prices. This has been one of the main developments taking place in the real estate market because many paradigms have changed, not only in developers' minds and in the legal structuring of real estate projects, but also in the purchasers' minds because new opportunities to participate in the market now exist.
assignment in guarantee of the rights of those real estate developments implemented through trusts or construction corporations.
Communication A 6250 was enacted with the aim of creating a friendlier environment for the financing of real estate projects for developers, but so far has not achieved this. In any event, many measures are being taken by the authorities to support the development of projects in Argentina.
• 15 per cent income tax on the sale of real estate (except for housing) has replaced the tax on the transfer of real estate (Law No. 23,905).
• extension of the tax transparency regime (controlled foreign companies rules) to the trusts, foundations and similar entities as well as to companies and other entities from a foreign country, as long as they meet certain requirements.
• a mechanism for recovery of VAT technical credit balance is issued, under special circumstances, for entities developing public services activities.
• implementation of the mutual agreement procedure provided in the treaties to avoid double taxation signed by Argentina and advance pricing agreements for international transactions.
• amendments to the special regime to drop tax evasion charges, which will be only applicable to cases of evasion (simple and aggravated) and illegal use of tax benefits.
• The reassessment may be performed in the first fiscal year after the Law was enacted (i.e., ending 31 December 2018).
As mentioned in Section I, the Argentine project finance sector is no stranger to financial and political risks. Once beset by military dictatorships, Argentina has had a democratically elected government since 1983, and has adhered to a system of representative democracy ever since. Politically, Argentina has been, with some exceptions, stable for the past few decades; economically, it has experienced both surging growth and daunting setbacks. Therefore while political risks are minor, Argentina's recent economic history has left a legacy of regulations that continue to dramatically affect project finance and construction contracts.
The most salient example arose as part of the Law of Convertibility in 1991: a prohibition on indexation of contracts and payments. A valuable tool used by private parties to manage changes in price levels, indexation involves writing into a contract an upward adjustment of nominal payments based on standardised inflation rates. With this law, the government prohibited indexed contracts, including all manners of currency updates, cost variations, and debt restatements. Although the prohibition on indexation was specifically promulgated in tandem with the Law of Convertibility, the prohibition on indexation inexplicably remained even after the Law was scrapped in 2002, and technically continues today.
With inflation safely ensconced in the Argentine financial landscape, the architects of project finance and construction contracts have become creative with legally permissible methods to stem rising costs notwithstanding this prohibition. The most frequently used methods include price escalations and a combination of fixed and variable prices. For example, a three-year lease may provide for a fixed increase in rent each subsequent year, such as US$100 for the first year, US$125 for the second and US$155 for the third. While this may seem like indexation, Argentine courts have confirmed that these price escalations do not fall foul of the law. In addition, investments in construction projects often involve a combination of fixed down payments and subsequent instalments that vary in cost based on the expense of construction materials.
Indeed, because of the prohibition on indexation, gradual inflation is difficult to compensate for in construction contracts except in the manner described above. The next question becomes whether force majeure clauses can be invoked in cases of hyperinflation. While no legal codes exist to that effect, the answer is almost certainly no. In Argentina, force majeure clauses are permissible, but their applicability is limited to situations in which the events are extraordinary and unpredictable. In Argentina's case, hyperinflation is not an extraordinary occurrence; it has happened several times before, and could undoubtedly happen again. As a result, the majority view is that an inflation crisis – even a crisis of hyperinflation – constitutes an expected phenomenon that does not merit the exercise of a force majeure clause. The message is clear: inflation is a foreseeable evil for Argentinians, and prudent parties ought to invoke other measures to manage the risk.
Similarly to elsewhere in the world, security interests in Argentina can be obtained through pledges and security assignments, and be ensconced in trusts or tucked into mortgages.
When it comes to pledges, Argentina has a two-tiered system of ordinary and registered pledges. The ordinary pledge functions as one would expect: the debtor physically transfers the pledged property into the possession of the creditor or into the custody of a third party. Unlike the previous Civil Code, which required the creditor to sell the asset in a court-administered auction, disclaiming self-help remedies to foreclose on a pledge, the new Unified Civil and Commercial Code does not require necessarily a court-ordered foreclosure procedure, since it enables the parties to agree on the creditor keeping the pledged property if a default occurs, as well as on a private sale of the asset. If nothing is specified in the contract, the creditor can choose from any of the possibilities foreseen in the Code.
When a security interest takes the form of a registered pledge, the debtor retains possession of the property instead of transferring it to the creditor. As Law 12,962 describes, that pledge must be filed with the Registry of Pledges, through either a public deed or an authenticated private instrument, before the pledge becomes enforceable against third parties. When that act of registration occurs, the creditor must also decide whether the pledge will be 'fixed' or 'floating'. If the pledge is fixed, then the registration only encompasses the particular asset and nothing more. In contrast, if the pledge is floating, the creditor captures any changes the asset may undergo while it is registered and any additional assets that derive from those changes. The choice between a fixed and registered pledge has another consequence: jurisdiction. If a fixed pledge is chosen, the assets fall under the jurisdiction of the Registry of Pledges where they are located. In contract, floating pledges fall under the jurisdictional wing of the Registry of Pledges located where the debtor is domiciled.
Trusts, security assignments, and mortgages round out the various forms of security interests. Crucially, when property is placed in a trust, the secured assets are protected from the prying fingers of a debtor's other creditors. Argentina expressly regulated trusts in 1995 with the enactment of Trust Law 24,441, imbuing trusts with one key quality: limited liability for the trustee. Moreover, the Trust Law also establishes that trust property will be treated separately from property belonging to either the trustee or trustor. Largely because of these two protections, trusts have become a popular component of project finance transactions in Argentina since the Trust Law was enacted.
Notwithstanding this, the new Unified Civil and Commercial Code has amended a high percentage of the legislation applicable for international transactions, including the Trust Law. However, the key matters of this law remain unchanged. Security assignments share some characteristics with trusts, but differ in that assigned assets are generally limited to rights or credits. Trusts are free from this limitation, and can encompass most forms of assets, including movable property and real estate. Mortgages, for their part, grant security interests over real estate, ships and aircraft, and usually secure the principal amount plus accrued interest. Created by means of a notarised deed, a mortgage only becomes valid in relation to third parties once it is registered with the Public Real Estate Registry in the jurisdiction in which the property lies.
Indeed, registration is obligatory to ensure the validity of most security interests. Mortgages and registered pledges must be catalogued – and fees paid – which are calculated on the basis of the total value of the secured asset. Certain descriptions must also be included. When registering mortgages, the value of the collateral security must be specified in the deed; if that step is overlooked the entire mortgage risks being invalidated in accordance with Section 2189 of the Unified Civil and Commercial Code. Similarly, the value of the collateral must also be noted when registering a pledge, in addition to information regarding the applicable interest rate and the method of repayment. Finally, when executing a mortgage, notary public fees must of course be paid as well.
In accordance with Public Works Law, contractors are required to deposit 1 per cent of the total cost of the project in order to submit their proposal and must maintain their tender within the time limit set in the basis of this tender. Pursuant to such regulation, this deposit may be instrumented by one of the following types: cash, certified check, public debt securities issued by the federal or provincial governments, bank guarantee, surety insurance, or demand note.
Surety insurance may be used both in public and private contracting and can undergo different forms, such as: (1) bid bond that ensures the bidder on a contract will enter into the contract and furnish the required payment and performance bonds if awarded the contract; (2) performance bond that ensures the contract will be completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract; (3) down payment or collection that ensures that the policyholder will use the advance payments received for the material supply; or (4) funds for reparation orders.
The process of foreclosing on a pledge differs depending on whether the pledge is ordinary or registered. As mentioned in Section IV, the new Unified Civil and Commercial Code does not necessarily require a court-ordered foreclosure procedure for ordinary pledges, since it enables the parties to agree that the creditor will keep the pledged property if a default occurs, as well as on a private sale of the asset. If nothing is specified in the contract, the creditor can choose from any of the possibilities foreseen in the Code. Instead, if the pledge is registered, the foreclosure process varies in accordance with whether the secured party is classified as a financial entity under the Financial Entities Law No. 21,626, as decreed by the Central Bank. If the secured party does not fall under the mantle of financial entity, then the lender must pursue a judicial foreclosure proceeding similar to that described below for mortgages. If the lender is a financial entity, then the court's presence is circumscribed.
Mortgages are foreclosed upon through either a summary proceeding in court that ends with the public auction of the property, or a speedier, more simplified process in which the creditor can assume a greater role. In the traditional judicial proceeding, the property is sold to the highest bidder at auction (the lender is permitted to bid on the property as well), as long as the debtor does not offer any successful defences. After the sale, the proceeds are deposited in a bank under court order, and the creditor's claim is satisfied against such proceeds. This traditional foreclosure process can take anywhere from one to two years from start to finish.
If a debtor is insolvent, the procedures differ yet again depending on whether it decides to pursue a judicial reorganisation or a bankruptcy proceeding. The reorganisation procedure can only be instigated by the individual or corporate debtor in question, who must file a petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Law together with evidence of both its inability to satisfy debts – and ability to reorganise. Once this petition has been filed, all claims by unsecured creditors are in effect stayed, although creditors may proceed with claims related to mortgages and pledges if and only if they give notice to the bankruptcy court. That is to say, the creditor will have to request admittance of his or her credit and collateral to the relevant court.
Bankruptcy proceedings, on the other hand, can be commenced either voluntarily by the debtor or involuntarily by his or her creditors. In contrast to the reorganisation process, the debtor is not allowed to manage its own assets; a trustee is appointed as administrator in its place. All creditors – including preferred creditors – must submit evidence of their claims to the debtor's trustee. Certain creditors do retain an advantage, however, when it comes time to distribute the debtor's assets. Creditors with a lien over a particular secured asset are granted a special preference by law, which entitles them to priority over the proceeds from the sale of that asset. In addition, Section 239 of the Bankruptcy Law provides for the subordination of debt, with the result that senior creditors will be paid before subordinated lenders. It is important to note, however, that lenders will not incur liabilities if project assets are foreclosed upon.
Beyond the litany of usual permits needed for a particular building project, Argentina has one licensing requirement that applies specifically to foreign citizens and companies. That is to say, foreign nationals who wish to acquire land in a 'border security zone' must seek special permission from the National Commission of Security Zones to complete their purchase. Generally speaking, these zones encompass land that lies within 150km of Argentina's borders, or within 50km of the sea. This permission is typically granted within about six months. It is worth noting, however, that local companies controlled by foreign nationals are deemed to be 'foreign companies' for the purposes of this legislation, in contrast to standard corporate legislation. Moreover, this licensing requirement applies even if a foreign company decides to acquire shares in a local company that already holds land in a security zone; if management of the local company shifts into foreign hands, permission from the National Commission of Security Zones must be granted before the transaction can proceed.
With the amendment of the Constitution in 1994, environmental legislation – and sanctions for environmental violations – has increased in tandem. As stated in Section 41 of the Argentine Constitution: 'All inhabitants are entitled to the right to a healthy and balanced environment fit for human development […] and shall have the duty to preserve it.' Furthermore, the Constitution requires that a person or company who damages the environment has the 'obligation to repair it according to law'. If a person believes that his or her environmental rights are being infringed, he or she can file a Section 43 summary proceeding (an amparo) for immediate injunctive relief. Environmental legislation exists not only at the federal level in Argentina, but at the provincial level as well. At the federal level, Congress has the power to set forth minimum standards legislation for the protection of the environment, which is applicable throughout the country. Conversely, the provinces may establish supplementary legislation to these minimum standards either by enacting more stringent regulations or by passing their own environmental regulations in areas in which the federal government has not established such minimum standards.
Certain environmental legislation specifically prescribes criminal penalties for environmental transgressions (e.g., the National Hazardous Wastes Law No. 24,051 and the Buenos Aires Special Wastes Law No. 11,720 hold representatives of companies liable for environmental damages caused by the activities of their companies, to the extent of their participation in the action). Further, some courts have invoked Section 200 of the Criminal Code regarding crimes against public health to sanction people who release hazardous substances into the environment. Otherwise, administrative sanctions, injunctive relief or civil penalties usually accompany environmental offences.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have not been as popular in Argentina as in other Latin American countries in the past decade. However, Law No. 27,328 was enacted in 2016, which establishes the terms and conditions for PPPs, and in February 2017, Decree 118/2017 was enacted, implementing Law 27,328. This legislation governs PPPs in Argentina and was implemented in anticipation of the big flow of investment in infrastructure that is expected in the country in the next few years. This is a positive step because the lack of investment in infrastructure in the country in the past 15 years means that the rules governing investment can be established for the first time with a view to protecting both the interests of the state and the private parties involved. Indeed, during the past months, several projects have been drafted and fields of action identified (e.g., road construction issues), which means that there are likely to be big opportunities for PPP investments in, among others, highways, railways, hospitals, schools and jails.
According to the Business Associations General Law No. 19,550, foreign companies may only engage in 'isolated' activities in Argentina if they are not registered in the country. Although an exact definition of isolated is not provided by the law, a project finance transaction would likely not fall under its scope. Thus, in order to perform regular activities in Argentina, the foreign company has to register either a branch or a local subsidiary. If it fails to do so – and carries out 'regular' activities nonetheless – the company assumes the risk that its activities will be unenforceable and its representative held jointly liable. Therefore, it is advisable that project finance transactions be organised locally.
The most convenient forms of legal entities for foreign investors include the stock corporation, limited liability company and the branch. Whereas the first two forms limit the liability of the shareholders with respect to third parties, when the entity is organised as a branch, the foreign parent company can be held liable for its activities. Consequently, project companies are usually organised as a stock corporation, both to limit liability and invoke the favourable tax treatment of corporations.
With the exception of investments in certain sectors, including rural land, energy and broadcasting, foreign investors are granted the same rights under the Argentine Constitution as local investors, and may invest in any economic or productive activity. In terms of taxation, foreign investors are also treated largely the same as locals: they, too, must pay federal, state and municipal taxes, although dividend payments are immune from taxation. But there exists one salient difference: profits from the sale of shares in an Argentine company are not taxed as income if the seller is a non-resident investor.
From 2007 onwards, many foreign exchange restrictions were set concerning the entrance of funds into the country and their transfer abroad. Fortunately, since December 2015 these restrictions, which limited foreign investment in Argentina, have been relaxed by the new government.
Argentine courts do not jealously guard their jurisdictional power. Parties to a contract can choose to submit to the jurisdiction of a foreign court as long as there is a connection to the chosen jurisdiction and the dispute is pecuniary. There is an exception to this openness, however: Argentine courts claim exclusive jurisdiction over debtors domiciled in the country. If the debtor's domicile is abroad, insolvency proceedings in Argentine courts will only touch those assets held in the country.
With regard to the choice of law, contractual parties are generally free to choose which laws will govern their agreements. The major caveat is that foreign law will not be accepted if it flouts Argentine public policy. As a consequence, disputes involving bankruptcy, tax, criminal, and labour laws will be governed by the Argentine public policy laws corresponding to those areas. Specifically, Argentine law shall also govern rights and legal actions related to real estate and movable property located permanently in the country.
Foreign judgments and arbitral awards, for their part, are enforceable in Argentina, either in accordance with international treaties or the Unified Civil and Commercial Code. If a country has signed a treaty with Argentina regarding foreign judgments, those procedures will prevail; if not, the Unified Civil and Commercial Code shall apply in federal court. (Each province has its own rules for enforcement of foreign judgments in its local courts.) Article 517 of the Code sets out several requirements that a foreign judgment must meet in order for it to be enforced in Argentina. The judgment must have been issued by a competent court, as determined by Argentine law; be final and valid in the foreign jurisdiction, and later authenticated according to Argentine law; and cannot conflict with Argentine public policy, or with a prior or contemporaneous judgment in Argentine courts. Finally, the defendant must have undergone due process of law, including a proper summons and a chance to defend itself.
Once all those prerequisites are fulfilled, a number of procedural requirements must also be satisfied before enforcement can occur. The petitioner must file a statement proving that the aforementioned legal requirements are satisfied; all documents in a foreign language must be translated into Spanish by a translator registered in Argentina; a copy of the foreign judgment must be notarised and filed with the appropriate Argentine court; and all pertinent documents must be authenticated by the Argentine consulate located in the foreign court's jurisdiction. Finally, a 3 per cent court tax will have to be paid upon enforcement.
The enforcement of foreign arbitral decisions follows the same framework. As long as both the legal and procedural steps are fulfilled, the foreign arbitral award will be accepted by Argentine courts. If a treaty applies, however, its procedural and substantive requirements take precedence. Notably, Argentina has been bound by the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the New York Convention) since 1988.
This chapter should be taken as a mere outline of the project finance landscape in Argentina. While the legal framework does not differ much from other Latin American countries, decisions regarding investments in public works have been unusually politicised in Argentina in recent times. Argentina's prior governments did not pursue PPPs unless they were to achieve a particular political outcome. This has started to change with the policies that are being implemented by the current government we suggest removing this text (as described in Section VIII).
There is expected to be a boom in project finance investment in the coming years as infrastructure grows, and mining and energy technology advances. Future projects are likely to involve not only the creation of new structures, but also the maintenance of existing structures. As described, the government has taken the required measures to facilitate this, which have led to marked optimism in the business community and many steps are being taken to implement huge infrastructure projects through PPPs. Many positive changes are expected in this new business environment.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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Surbhi Chawla is a junior marketing major with a double minor in graphic design and women, gender, and sexuality studies at The College of New Jersey. In spring she was fortunate enough to travel to Heidelberg, Germany through the European Study Center for one semester, and eventually took advantage of an internship opportunity in Lugano, Switzerland following the end of the program. Her interests, aside from traveling, include theatre and engaging in new cultures.
My favorite place to visit in Heidelberg was the area surrounding the main streets of Bergstrasse. There you always found small alleyways with little shops, and restaurants or cafes you could not find anywhere else. It had a very distinct European charm to it, like it was something out of a book, and I always found surprises there.
Coming from the New Jersey/New York area, one of the hardest things was living in a place where everything closed early, and having to plan around shops being closed in order to have basic necessities like food. In the beginning it was very hard but eventually you learn to properly budget your time, and being in a new place with different customs is a great way to do that!
Something interesting and probably very useful to know I learned in my marketing class is that it’s actually rude to have your food sent back in Germany if you don’t like it – something that is pretty common in America.
Something I wish I knew before going abroad is always have cash on you, because unlike in the United States, most restaurants and shop owners don’t take credit/debit cards in Heidelberg.


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A drama that started eight days ago in the cosseted seclusion of the first-class seats of a plane as it taxied to the runway in New York ended yesterday in public humiliation on the freezing streets of Seoul, when the-now-ex-Korean Air executive who halted a flight over a bag of nuts bowed in apology before a crowd of reporters.
Cho Hyun-ah, a scion of one of South Korea’s most powerful dynasties, knew how macadamia nuts should be presented, and showed she knew how contrition should be served up too: wearing black, clasping her hands before her, and hanging her head in a deep bow of shame.
Her father, chairman of Korean Air, announced she had not only been relieved of her job at the airline, but of all other executive posts in his Hanjin corporation.
Cho, whose roles included being head of cabin service at Korean Air, became enraged when a flight attendant on flight KE086 leaving John F Kennedy airport in New York for Incheon handed her macadamia nuts in a bag instead of first class’s customary bowl.
She summoned the senior crew member in charge and demanded an explanation for the mistake. When his answer dissatisfied her, she ordered him off the plane, forcing it to return to the gate so that the offending crew member could be ejected from the aircraft.
At first, the company tried to excuse the incident. They said that the jet had only just left the gate at JFK; and also claimed that as Cho was the executive in charge of cabin service it was only “natural” for her to discipline cabin crew who were not giving proper service.
The South Korean public was not convinced. Bloggers and the Korean press lambasted Cho for her arrogance, and took to social media to mock her for going “nuts”. But the response wasn’t just limited to jokes – it also gave voice to deep-rooted anger in South Korea.
While global interest was sparked by such trivial air rage, the story has focused attention once more on one of the most painful sores in the flesh of South Korean society: the overweening influence and brazen behaviour of a small number of “chaebol” – vast and powerful family conglomerates that dominate the Korean economy, from airlines to famous electronics manufacturing brands and most things in between.
While Korean Air is part of international airline alliance SkyTeam, within the company, the family members exercise enormous control. In theory, no aeroplane captain should be ordered by a company executive to change course once the plane had taxied away from the gate, but the chaebol system helps explain the genuflection and servile deference shown by the steward, and the aircraft’s captain – employees who could not risk any defiance.
The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Thursday that it was summoning Cho for questioning over the incident. She may also face criminal charges for forcing the plane to return to the gate after a complaint was filed on Wednesday by the People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy, an influential South Korean pressure group.
But much more humiliating still for Cho, her father – her boss at Korean Air and the patriarch of the chaebol – publicly apologised for his daughter’s behaviour, bowing deeply, calling it foolish, and going so far as to say that he regretted not having raised her better.
Cho resigned – or was forced to resign – in ignominy from her position at the airline. But the damage was already done.
Even before she became known as the macadamia queen, or macadamia princess, following the “nut rage” incident, Cho was already a symbol for public dislike of the chaebol system. In 2013 she travelled to Hawaii to give birth, so that her children – twin boys – would have automatic US citizenship and avoid South Korea’s two-year compulsory military service.
In 2005, her brother Won-Tae Cho, who is another executive vice-president of the airline and several of the chaebol’s subsidiaries, was reportedly investigated by police for shoving an elderly woman who confronted him about his reckless driving; and in 2000 Cho’s father was convicted, along with her grandfather and uncle, of tax evasion.
In 2012, when the chaebol moved into chains of small neighbourhood stores, ordinary Koreans complained that even the smallest corners of commerce were choked off from independent business. The resulting outcry saw the likes of Samsung, and Hyundai Motor Groups decide to sell off their nascent chains of bakery stores.
“Nutgate” may have caused uproar, but it is unlikely to be the tipping point for the chaebol grip on power in the long term. In the meantime, however, there has been an unexpected consequence: daily sales of macadamia nuts have hit record highs.

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PDF Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Guide . Share Favorite . Introduction Characters. Sora. Sora is the main character, a 14 year old boy. As a teenager, he has his share of concerns, but he manages to keep an upbeat attitude. He may be simple-minded at times, but he has a strong sense of justice. Riku. Age 15. He may seem cool and collected for his age, but he is far from the quiet type. Always... I was so excited for this guide, being a special hardcover edition with coverage for both games included in KH 1.5. It is a decent guide for first-time players, but not long-time fans of the series who are hoping to achieve 100% completion.
Journal trophy progression. - Within the game if you press and scroll down to 'Journal' you can access Jiminy's Journal and check on a variety of different collectibles. free bible study guides pdf Download PDF Coliseum Tournaments [ edit ] After clearing the Olympus Coliseum area, Sora and company can periodically go back to test their skills in the games and earn fabulous prizes.
In this Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix Keyblades Weapons Guide, we have detailed everything you need to know about finding the weapons in the game.
Journal trophy progression. - Within the game if you press and scroll down to 'Journal' you can access Jiminy's Journal and check on a variety of different collectibles.

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Kickboxing is the very definition of a total body workout. The various styles of kicks and punches practiced in kickboxing work your core, arms, back, glutes and legs, toning the muscles while increasing the heart rate to burn calories. This workout can help improve not only muscle definition and weight, but also coordination and flexibility, and one of the best places in Japan to give it a try is Bungeling Bay Komazawa Kickboxing Gym in Tokyo.
Open seven days a week, Bungeling Bay Komazawa Kickboxing Gym in Tokyo offers a variety of group classes for all experience levels, including women-only and children’s sessions. These options ensure everyone has a comfortable and productive fitness session tailored to their needs and skills. With a staff of 10 trainers, the gym is also able to offer private training for new and existing members to help them take their kickboxing to the next level, train for another fitness goal or simply support their overall health and wellness. Lastly, yoga classes are offered to provide a balance to the high intensity exercises found in kickboxing.
The gym features two floors of training space plus an additional third floor for private consultations and nutritional counseling with Personal Trainer Seth Rodebeck . The first floor is open and airy and features punching bags, a boxing ring and all the essential safety gear for sparring. On the second floor, you’ll find weight training and cardio equipment to help build additional strength either on your own, in a group or with a trainer. The top floor features a kitchenette as well as comfortable meeting area.
The highly knowledgeable team at Bungeling Bay Komazawa Kickboxing Gym in Tokyo strives to maintain a welcoming, low-pressure environment for all their members, offering the utmost respect and privacy. They’re constantly working to improve the facility to ensure they provide all the essentials to allow members to leave their cares at the door and just focus on their training. If you’re looking to improve your physical and mental strength in an environment that fosters total health, stop into Bungeling Bay Komazawa Kickboxing Gym in Tokyo to see what they’re all about for yourself.
Bungeling Bay also has a Kickboxing Gym in Ebisu .


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Amarillo has a lot of great foods, there is no doubt. It doesn't matter if you like Tex-Mex, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, BBQ....the list just goes on and on.
I, like everyone who lives here, loves to try our new restaurants and find my new favorite meal.
If you happen to be like me, and not actually from here, you do find yourself missing some of the food from your home. Stuff that you can't actually get in this part of the world.
This became more evident when I went back to Chicago this past summer and my mom asked me what I wanted to make sure we did while we were there. Many of the items on my list ended up being food I wanted to eat. Stuff I haven't had since I was there to visit back in 1991.
I wanted Chicago Dogs, gravy bread, White Castle, and the pizza. Oh the pizza! I grew up having to use a fork and knife to eat this deliciousness....there is something about a deep dish from Chicago.
If you ever had it, I think you will understand. Yes, we have some great local pizza places here too. I, though, sometimes just miss that taste of home.
Welcome to the internet age and the ability to order and get a taste of home delivered here in Amarillo. Yes, something I am way more excited about than I should be.
They have that option to ship! Yes, I can get 2, 4 or 6 fabulous pizza's delivered to my home. I have friends here who, not even being from Chicago, do this a few times a year.
I am dreaming of some deep dish pizza and I am about to make that dream a reality. Is there any foods that you grew up eating that you would be willing to order and have shipped to you?


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Here is an interesting article that addresses–with a level head–the recent new policies at Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing. It seems that Amazon’s intent is benign and actually will benefit ebook authors using their services.
Seems like a good idea. Writers won’t be hurt for reasonable errors etc. But people just slapping garbage together for fun and profit will have a hard time.
In the beginning of e-publishing, I was fearful that it would go the way of public comments – lowest common denominator. But, as I should have expected, it turns out that there is a lot of money to be made, and the competition has kept the bar up pretty high. This recent move on Amazon’s part is a step in the right direction in my opinion.

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Last week freezer of a fridge freezer failed.
Food rescued and stored in the garden, which at least kept viable for a couple of days.
To repair, quoted a price of £175, or £50 if no repair, therefore decided to buy a new fridge freezer.
Last Friday paid a visit to Curry’s, a large shed on an inner city bypass, a large superstore of household appliances.
Settled on a Grundig fridge freezer, in the Curry’s Sale, £200 down from £300.
Price of many ridiculously high, for what is little more than an insulated box with a coolant system.
Grundig fridge freezer displayed on the door available in white or brushed metal.
When asked for white, an extra £20 was demanded. This was illegal, something Trading Standards should investigate, as there was nothing displayed to say white was extra. The model on display was brushed metal, a dull gun metal grey.
A moot point white, as not in stock, earliest the following Friday, with delivery some time after that.
The performance of the fridge freezer not prominently displayed. Displayed at the bottom of the lower door. Ideal for a dog to read. What were customers expected to do, get down on their hands and knees to read?
Grundig Fridge Freezer ordered. Free delivery not available until Wednesday of the following week, could arrive any time during the day.
Paid an extra £20 for removal and disposal of the old fridge freezer.
Wednesday morning, ie yesterday, delivery arrived at eight in the morning. A call fifteen minutes earlier to warn of imminent arrival.
Delivery said they could not take the old fridge freezer, a service paid for, as no room on their van, but would return within the next hour to collect.
Old fridge freeze dumped on the back lawn. Why, when hard standing where it could have been placed?
This caused a problem, as lawn maintenance service arrived in the afternoon, and had to work around the dumped fridge freezer.
Day turned to evening, no collection of fridge freezer.
Curry’s not only failed to take away the old fridge freezer for which they were paid £20, they also dumped the packaging for the new fridge freezer in the garden.
On checking today to ensure Curry’s had actually delivered the correct model as ordered, to my surprise, or maybe I should not be surprised, I discovered the delivery was actually intended for someone else.
Curry’s were called this morning. They refused to accept any responsibility. Said the earliest they could collect would be some time next week. They are in clear breach of contract. They were told, payment would be cancelled, and they could collect the delivered fridge freezer.
Curry’s then backed down said the earliest would be Friday, ie tomorrow, two days after the fridge freezer was delivered and old one should have been collected.
At minimum will expect refund of £20 paid for collection, as Curry’s in breach of contract.
Note: Curry’s turned up 9-30 Friday morning, 48 hours after old fridge freezer should have been collected. Two guys and a van. They had not a clue what it was they were to collect. Yet another example of Curry’s poor service.
Fridge freezer turned on after leaving to rest for five hours.
Had not reached temperature after one hour, had after two hours.
A slight adjustment of thermostat, and now with food returned from garden to fridge, has stabilised at correct temperature.
A bad design feature, no digital readout of fridge or freezer temperature. These days would expect as a standard feature.
Another bad design feature, bottom of fridge curves upwards towards the door. This makes very difficult pulling out the drawer for vegetables and salad and for gaining access to contents.
To compare with Amazon. A book ordered Saturday evening was delivered Sunday morning.
High Street chains are collapsing. Latest casualty HMV, which is no great loss.
High Street chains are failing because of their poor service. They compete with online by cutting service. Thus enter a death spiral.
Latest results show failing retailers M&S and Waitrose did not do well over Christmas. This comes as no surprise when their service is so bad. Premium prices, fresh produce wrapped in plastic, bananas rotting on the shelves, and yet cannot man the tills at checkouts.
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