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Alappuzha or Aleppey also know as the ‘Venice of the East’ is situated on the Arabian Sea between Ernakulam and Kollam.
The place is rich in scenic beauty and natural splendour. Alappuzha is the water locked district of Kerala, with its backwaters flowing calmly between the palm trees, making the place one of the best tourist destinations in Gods Own Country. The town is also known for the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race held every year in August.
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A really charming heritage house with 800 meter of waterfront along the Vembanad lake. This ancestral house traces its history back over 8 decades. Excellent traditional Kerala food.
A 150 year old exotic farmhouse located in Alappuzha Backwaters.
An ancient two-storied house constructed with wood and bricks and is still maintained in memory of the golden era of this Ancient Syrian Christian family. It is now proudly presented to the world as an icon of age-old tradition and trust.
Arakal Heritage is a beach resort cut out for the price-consious traveller. Set amongst shady palm trees, this resort located at the famous Alappuzha town features comfortable cottages and cozy rooms.
9 acres including lush green paddy fields and fish ponds.
Emerald Isle is located amidst beautiful waterways and backwaters of the Kuttanad Region of Alappuzha in Central Kerala. It is an ancestral Country House set in 7 acres of secluded grounds.
Kaits home is situated on the banks of the river Pamba in Champakulam, resplendent in green paddy fields, coconut groves, organic vegetables and water fowl.
This century-old mansion is located on a forty-acre organic farm on the banks of the Kaithappuzha Backwater between Cochin and Alleppey. The old mansion built in the traditional Kerala style has been the private home of the family for more than a century.
A riverside retreat for the most descerning nature lover!
Located on the banks of river Manimala, Riverside Inn Muttar is a comfortable homestay accommodation option near Alappuzha.
Family owned "tharavad" south of Cochin that has been owned by the same family for 8 generations. Friendly welcome with very gracious and friendly hosts.
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Mitolo is the largest potato wholesaler in Australia and a major supplier to supermarkets.
Mitolo enters into exclusive supply contracts with potato farmers for a specified volume of fresh potatoes each season. These contracts are generally entered into before or at the time of planting, but Mitolo does not determine the price it will pay until the potatoes are ready for harvest.
The contract terms which the ACCC alleges are unfair include terms that allow Mitolo to unilaterally determine or vary the price Mitolo pays farmers for potatoes, unilaterally vary other contractual terms, declare potatoes as “wastage” without a mechanism for proper review, and prevent farmers from selling potatoes to alternative purchasers.
Mitolo’s contracts also contain a term preventing farmers from selling their own property unless the prospective purchaser enters into an exclusive potato farming agreement with Mitolo, which the ACCC also alleges is an unfair contract term.
“These are some of the most egregious terms we have seen in agricultural contracts, and are key examples of the contracting practices in the sector that we want to address,” Mr Keogh said.
“We believe that these terms have caused, or could cause, significant detriment to farmers, by passing a heavy burden of risk down to farmers, the most vulnerable player in the supply chain,” Mr Keogh said.
failing to agree with growers on the price to be paid (or a pricing formula) for produce, in writing, before or upon delivery.
The ACCC is seeking declarations that the relevant clauses in Mitolo’s contracts are unfair contract terms and void, declarations that Mitolo breached the Horticulture Code, penalties for breaches of the Horticulture Code, injunctions, compliance program orders and costs.
Mitolo’s contract terms came to the ACCC’s attention via complaints from industry associations and farmers in engagement work conducted by the ACCC’s Agriculture Unit and followed its wider review of standard form contracts in the agriculture sector after the business-to-business unfair contract terms provisions in the Australian Consumer Law came into effect in November 2016.
Contracts covered include those between businesses if one of them employs fewer than 20 people and the up-front price payable does not exceed $300,000 (or up to $1 million for contracts running for more than a year).
The Horticulture Code is a mandatory industry code prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. It came into full effect on 1 April 2018 and replaced the old Horticulture Code. The Horticulture Code’s purpose is to improve the clarity and transparency of trading arrangements between growers and wholesalers trading in horticultural produce.
The Horticulture Code prohibits growers and wholesalers from trading in horticulture produce without a written agreement that complies with the requirements of the Horticulture Code. Traders are exposed to penalties of up to $63,000 for each instance of trading without a Horticulture Code compliant agreement.

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Fast and Furry-ous is an excellent roller coaster in Dynamite Gulch and one of the best attractions at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. The minimum height to ride is 43 inches.
Climb onto Wile E. Coyote’s latest gadget - the ACME Road Rocket 9000 - for yet another pursuit to catch the Roadrunner on this family inverted coaster.

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Every year, you see me and every other food writer in town urging you to dole out hundreds of dollars to attend Chef's Gala, a food-centered fundraiser for Heart of Florida United Way. What on earth, really, can justify spending $325 per person, or $600 for two, for one evening out?
You can join Delicious Disney. Simply sign up. It's new, and it's ambitious, and it involves eating extraordinarily well at Disney World. Let me explain.
A few months ago, Disney World's top chefs – the heads of the signature restaurants and the bigwigs in the Flavor Lab – put together Delicious Disney, A Chef Series. The goal: to bring guests who are at once Disney and food enthusiasts together with the kitchen artists behind Lake Buena Vista's most noteworthy meals.
For Delicious Disney, each meal has a theme, and each dish is tied to an element of that theme. The series kicked off in 2016 and has several events so far in 2017. I was lucky enough to participate in Walk Around the World with Disney. Here's how it played out.
This Delicious Disney dinner was held in the warm and elegant Markham's Restaurant, the exclusive eatery in the private Summerhouse clubhouse at Golden Oak, a high-end residential community located on Disney property. The evening began with a signature cocktail plus pass-around hors d'oeuvres that were upscale twists on theme park foods. For example, a corn dog on a stick, like those sold on Disneyland's Main Street, were here made with a fine German sausage in a natural casing. It was an ironic twist in a room filled with gentlemen wearing jackets and ladies in cocktail dresses.
Promptly at 7, guests were escorted into the main dining room. The room is a lovely space with vaulted brick ceilings, tufted red leather banquettes and classic lamps, all in view of the open kitchen. A long rectangular menu was at each seat. One one side, the menu showed the Disney castles around the world featured with each course. On the flip side was each of the seven menu items tied to the castle. The wines paired to each course were written out too.
As each course was served, a chef described it in detail. Then Master Sommelier Brian Koziol talked about each wine. The chefs and Koziol also visited with tables throughout the meal.
Seven courses later, guests received one final gift: the same colorful, informative menu again, this time signed by each of the chefs above castle representing the course he or she created.
Two more Delicious Disney events are on the calendar for 2017: A Culinary Tribute to Mickey Mouse's Birthday at the Contemporary Resort's California Grill (November 18); and a Farm-to-Table repast on a tree farm (December 6; a few seats left). The meals are not inexpensive: Prices range from $199 to $499 per person, per event. These are legitimately what you'd call gourmet dinners though. They're prepared by experienced chefs, made with luxury foods, and paired with exquisite wines. And, the groups are intimate, with no more than 60 diners total.
For food details on my meals, hover your curser over each photo for descriptions.
If you'd like to join either of the last two 2017 Delicious Disney dinners, call 407-939-5773 between 9am and 5pm to make a reservation. I'm told these fill up quickly, so don't dally.
If you can't make it this year, stay tuned. The Delicious Disney chefs are already buzzing with ideas for a Star Wars-themed dinner when the space-themed land debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2018. Let's hope the Delicious Disney, A Chef Series stays around that long, because a Star Wars-themed dinner would be out of this world.
About a fourth of my work involves this: telling readers how to get the most for their money in Orlando. One of the always-valid tips involves choosing hotels that are on Disney World property but owned by others. Today's feature: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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The first week of the CIS postseason was certainly dramatic, with buzzer beaters, close games and breakout performances. Some of the nation's top 10 teams have already said goodbye to the 2011-12 season, and with this week being the final edition of the official CIS rankings, we'll take a look at what's gone right and wrong so far this year for the nation's best teams.
The Carletons didn't look all that dominant in their 2012 playoff debut, letting a scrappy Laurentian team stick around for the first half on the strength of CIS-leading scorer Manny Pasquale's 34 points. They went an uncharacteristic 6-for-24 from downtown, and though that wasn't enough for the Voyageurs, one has to wonder if they can get away with that kind of shooting performance against McMaster on Friday or (presumably) Lakehead on Saturday. This season the Ravens have lived by the three-ball, and they'll need to do better from range if they want to keep their dominant season chugging along.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: Kinda everything. Phil Scrubb has been dominant with the ball, Tyson Hinz is continuing to make defensive scheming a nightmare for opposing coaches and Willy Manigat and Elliot Thompson have spread the floor with their solid shooting. They're also pretty good on defense.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: I'm reaching here, but Justin Shaver, who could be an impact player in this league, hasn't cracked Dave Smart's rotation over dependable veterans Kyle Smendziuk, Kevin Churchill and Thomas Scrubb. Sometimes to send a message to other teams they're already beating that the Carletons are really, really good, Smart will have a veteran player give a rookie a slap on the chest or a stern warning to box out or defend better. I saw Cole Hobin do exactly that to Shaver earlier this year and it doesn't look like he's improved enough to the point Smart feels comfortable playing him over his trusty vets. Again, I'm nitpicking here, but this also says a lot about how good Carleton expects everyone to be.
Like their eastern rivals in Ottawa, the Thunderwolves also left a bit to be desired in their OUA quarterfinal, letting a surprising Guelph team hang around a while longer than expected. They'll be facing a high-energy Ryerson team on Friday that could give them similar problems, although it was a total drubbing when the teams met in the fall.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: Ben Johnson has emerged as a deadly three-point shooter (54.5 %) and Lakehead's balanced attack has been tough to adapt to for defences all year.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: They've lost two games by a total of six points all year, so not a whole lot.
It wasn't necessarily the way they wanted it to happen, but Barry Rawlyk's Huskies are through the first hurdle and will now host the Canada West Final Four on a court they've lost exactly zero games on this year. The Huskies beat Trinity Western thanks mainly to two hero games from Jamelle Barrett, who looks absolutely terrifying coming into the playoffs.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: The Huskies are peaking at the right time behind Barrett, who is playing some obscenely efficient ball on the offensive end. In the two wins over TWU, Barrett scored a Carleton-like 1.22 points per possession, going 29/44 for 77 points while adding 19 assists. After struggling with some nagging injuries earlier in the year, a now-healthy Barrett is playing arguably better than any single player in the CIS.
In addition, Michael Lieffers has become arguably the best rebounder in the country and Matthew Forbes has adjusted beautifully to his new starting role.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: Forward Nolan Brudehl's season-ending injury. The veteran big man was a huge part of Sasky's brilliant runs the past two seasons and will be missed in this year's attempt.
Well this was pretty freaking awesome, perhaps the play of the year in the CIS so far this year.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: The Cascades have gone from a fringe Top-10 team to start the year to a legitimate national contender. They've won 9 of 10 games over a very tough schedule coming into the Final Four and look so, so tough to beat. Their top-4 ranking is an all-time high for the program.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: A 5-4 record away from home. Granted, they've played three top-10 teams for four of those games, but they'll have to deal without the friendly confines of home for their season to continue.
If Friesen's game-winner for UFV above isn't the play of the year in the CIS, Terrell Evans' series-winning tip-in might be. The Vikes survived a suddenly formidable challenge from the Calgary Dinos and their fifth-year duo of Tyler Fidler and Boris Bakovic and punched their ticket to the prairies. The all-Pacific matchup of Vic and UFV in the first round should be a doozie.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: Ryan MacKinnon's All-Canadian-caliber season has been phenomenal and the reason Victoria's got a chance to return to nationals this season.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: A shaky start to the second semester (2-3, including a loss to Winnipeg) brought up questions about the team's ability to defend, though it should be mentioned they also beat Alberta and UFV in that stretch.
All is well in Antigonish as X has won seven straight to lock up a first-round bye and the top seed in the AUS tournament. After a shaky start 4-4 to January, they look like the top dog out east.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: The loss of graduates Charlie Spurr and Christian Upshaw has been eased by the rise of Jeremy Dunn and Terry Thomas as well as the steady presence of point guard Tyrell Vernon. Also, coach Steve Konchalski won his 1,424,567th game as coach.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: A little bit of mini-turmoil when Thomas and others went to the bar within three nights of a game, leading to a suspension and a blowout loss against UPEI.
Another team that's unbeaten at home this year (in a fancy new arena, too), the Golden Bears return to the Final Four for the second consecutive year with their eye on taking their season a step further thanks to a drubbing of UBC that hasn't been seen in a long time.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: Jordan Baker and Daniel Ferguson have been really good at playing basketball. Recently, Sahr Saffa has joined them, slaying UBC with 41 points on 16/29 shooting in the two playoff wins over the Thunderbirds.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: A 4-6 away record and the occasional off night from Baker and Ferguson has dotted Alberta's record every now and then.
It's too bad the Marauders will have to face Carleton in the first round of the Final Four - much to the chagrin of Chris Oliver - this Friday, because if they lose (and they probably will; I can't be that much of a homer) their remarkable second half run will come to an end. Their playoff win over Windsor was their ninth victory in a row, and the development of Amos Connolly's young team has been one of the surprise stories of 2012. Six of Mac's rotation players are in first- or second-year, including OUA West Rookie of the Year candidate Adam Presutti.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: The rookies have been solid and the defence has been tenacious.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: Victor Raso, who has had a solid season shooting threes and being Mac's most vocal player, still hasn't played since suffering a concussion on Feb. 8 against Western. They'll need his smart play and ability to spread the floor if they want to give Carleton a run for their money on Friday.
The Stingers hop back into the top-10 this week thanks mainly to Laurier's collapse and UBC's playoff exit. Still, they're clearly the class of Quebec and are now "looking to win the war" that is the RSEQ playoffs.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: The Stingers are less of a one-man attack led by Kyle Desmarais than last year, with Decee Krah and QUBL Player of the Year Evens Laroche making Concordia some kind of three-headed, venomous insect of doom and three-point shooting.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: Not much, and the Stingers are on cruise control heading into the postseason. Outside of Carleton, they might be the best guarantee to make nationals.
Well, this is an unfamiliar position. Outside of Carleton, the Thunderbirds have been the most consistently great program over the past few seasons, including runs to the national championship game in 2009 and 2011 and the national semi-finals last year. To not have UBC in the Canada West Final Four this year is weird.
WHAT'S GONE RIGHT: Nathan Yu did it all for UBC this year, scoring, distributing and playing solid defense. He was basically a poor man's Barrett, winning games for the Thunderbirds sometimes on his own.
WHAT'S GONE WRONG: Yu is a nice player, but the fact he had to do so much is an indictment of the lack of depth UBC had this year. They really missed Alex Murphy's stead hand at the point and Josh Whyte's ability to move defences.
1. Carleton - The season begins, in earnest, now.
2. Saskatchewan - Barrett is on a mission.
3. Lakehead - Will get a chance to defend their OUA title (remember that?) this weekend.
4. UFV - Joel Friesen's shot was awesome.
5. Victoria - Terrell Evans' shot was also awesome.
6. Alberta - Can they win away from home?
7. McMaster - Can they bring enough fans to Waterloo to make a difference against Carleton?
9. UBC - They took one on the chin against Alberta.
10. Concordia - Are they better than Acadia or Ryerson? Maybe.
THE "YOU WANT ME TO SHOOT? OKAY." LINE OF THE WEEK: Barrett's beast mode game to oust Trinity Western was a classic: 15/23, 41 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds with just three turnovers. That's an all-time great line.
1. Carleton gets revenge on Lakehead, beating them 75-65 in the Wilson Cup game.
2. Saskatchewan runs away from UFV in the Canada West final, 110-88.
3. Acadia upsets St. FX in the AUS title game and punches a ticket to nationals.
4. Concordia edges McGill in a tight battle for RSEQ honours, 65-61.
im not sure saskatchewan will win against alberta in final four this weekend?
They're undefeated at home and Barrett is playing out of his mind. I think they'll be okay.
I'm not saying it's a done deal. That's why the play the games, etc. But the GBs struggled away from home and Saskatchewan is clearly playing the best they've played all season.
do sask automatically qualify since they are hosting final four?
No, they beat Trinity Western in a best-of-three series, as I wrote above.
As one who goes to a lot of Carleton games I have to think that their biggest problem is that their regular season schedule, where they went 22/0, is their biggest obstacle. Seriously, RMC would have trouble competing in a beer league and, with a couple of exceptions, Lakehead comes to mind, Carleton would have been 20 plus faves in every game they played this season.
I think that is one of the reasons that Laurentian gave Carleton a wee bit of a scare last week and is a reason that the teams in the West may be a bit more prepared for Halifax.

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Why wouldn't you try an ablation treatment for Morton's?
Morton's Neuroma Home » Morton's neuroma non-surgical treatment » Why wouldn’t you try an ablation treatment for your Morton’s before surgery?
It seems so simple to us….
We believe that an ultrasound guided ablation procedure is far less invasive than any open procedure or surgery and results in at least as good (if not substantially better) sucess with far less complications and a much faster recovery time.
See our discussion titled: Should I have Morton’s neuroma surgery?

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Fred Kenelm Nielsen (April 22, 1879 – January 12, 1963) was a Danish-American lawyer, diplomatic official, and college football coach. Nielsen served as the head football coach at the Maryland Agricultural College (now known as the University of Maryland) from 1905 to 1906, the George Washington University from 1907 to 1908, Georgetown University from 1910 to 1911, and the Catholic University of America from 1915 to 1916.
Nielsen was born in Slagelse, Denmark on April 22, 1879. He emigrated to Omaha, Nebraska with his parents the following year. Nielsen attended the University of Nebraska, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1902 and a LL. B. in 1904. During college, he played on the Cornhuskers football team as a halfback, and earned a varsity letter in 1900.
Nielsen started his career with the United States Department of State in 1904. In 1905, the Maryland Agricultural College (now the University of Maryland) hired Nielsen as its head football coach. He replaced its previous coach, D. John Markey, who had quit after the school denied an increase to the job's $300 salary. Nielsen tolerated the low pay, however, because of his full-time job with the State Department. During his two years at Maryland, the Aggies posted an 11–7 record.
He continued coaching college football part-time in the Washington area. From 1907 to 1908, Nielsen was the head coach at the George Washington University. In his first year there, the Hatchetites posted a poor 2–5–1 record, but improved to 9–1–1 the following season, which was enough to clinch the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SAIAA) championship. Nielsen then coached at Georgetown University from 1910 to 1911. In that period, his teams posted a 14–2–2 record and outscored their opponents 438–57. Georgetown's losses came at the hands of undefeated, untied, and unscored upon Pittsburgh and the Carlisle Indians led by Jim Thorpe. Georgetown secured the SAIAA championship both years of Nielsen's tenure. At the same time, Nielsen studied at the Georgetown University Law School, and received a Master of Law degree in 1906.
In 1913, Nielsen was named the Assistant Solicitor of the Department of State. In 1914, he was assigned as a plenipotentiary during discussions in Christiania, Norway of a Spitsbergen government. As the assistant solicitor, Nielsen did not intend to continue coaching, but in 1915, the Catholic University of America implored him to take over its ailing football program. He helmed the Cardinals from 1915 to 1916, and compiled a 9–6 record.
In 1918, Nielsen served in the United States Army until Armistice and attained the rank of major. He represented the United States at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, and was the primary American representative in a commission re-examining Belgian treaty obligations of 1839. Nielsen served on the committee that decided the sovereignty of the Spitsbergen archipelago. On June 23, 1920, President Wilson appointed Nielsen as the Solicitor of the State Department, the department's chief legal officer. Nielsen resigned from that position in 1922, and later that year, President Harding nominated him as the American representative for the British-American Claims Commission. Nielsen later served as the American commissioner of the Mexican Claims Commission, which existed from 1924 to 1937 to settle disputes between the two nations. In 1931, he resigned from that post "in disgust" at the actions of some of the Mexican and Panamanian delegates.
Nielsen died on January 12, 1963.
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^ Ingeborg S. MacHaffie, Margaret A. Nielsen, Of Danish Ways, p. 227, Barnes & Noble Books, 1984, ISBN 0-06-464075-2.
^ a b c ASSISTANT SOLICITOR NAMED, The Christian Science Monitor, p. 15, December 2, 1913.
^ a b c d e f g "The Solicitor for the State Department: Fred K Nielsen", The American Journal of International Law, Vol. 17, No. 2 (Apr., 1923), pp. 307-309, American Society of International Law.
^ a b c David Ungrady, Tales from the Maryland Terrapins, 2003, p. 14, Sports Publishing LLC, ISBN 1-58261-688-4.
^ Varsity Lettermen List Archived 2009-05-12 at WebCite, p. 5, University of Nebraska], retrieved June 13, 2010.
^ a b c All-Time Coaching Records by Year, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved 15 January 2009.
^ Morris Allison Bealle, The Georgetown Hoyas: The Story of a Rambunctious Football Team, p. 4, Columbia Pub. Co., 1947.
^ a b c Curley Byrd, "Foot Ball in Washington, D.C.", Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide, p. 195, National Collegiate Athletic Association, 1915.
^ Georgetown Yearly Results, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved June 16, 2010.
^ The American Journal of International Law, vol. 17, p. 307, American Society of International Law, 1923.
^ Varsity success (1910-50) Archived 2007-08-13 at the Wayback Machine, All-time Football Results, The Catholic University of America, retrieved February 13, 2009.
^ MERLE-SMITH SWORN IN.; Takes Oath as Longs Successor-- Nielsen Becomes Solicitor, The New York Times, p. 17, June 25, 1920.
^ HYDE NAMED SOLICITOR.; Washington Lawyer Succeeds F.K. Nielsen in State Departments, The New York Times, p. 22, January 28, 1923.
^ HARDING NAMES NIELSEN.; State Department Solicitor for British-American Claims Commission., The New York Times, p. 12, August 4, 1922.
^ NIELSON QUITS BOARD ON MEXICAN CLAIMS; State Department Says His Action Did Not Result From Mexican Opposition to Him., p. 4, July 28, 1931.
^ U. S. ASKS MEXICO TO KEEP CLAIMS TREATIES ALIVE, The Chicago Tribune, p. 18, August 5, 1931.

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Lear Corp. and Denso International America Inc. last week announced more than $100 million in expansion projects in Michigan.
The plans are expected to add more than 1,200 jobs in Southeast Michigan -- a signal that executives and experts say may be the start of an automotive job renaissance.
Southfield-based Lear will open a plant in Highland Park with an investment of $18.75 million to supply seating systems to Ford Motor Co. Lear is leasing the 141,000-square-foot plant with plans to create 334 jobs.
The plant will ramp up and begin production in June or July, the company said.
It's also calling for expansions at its Integrated Manufacturing and Assembly joint venture with Comer Holdings LLC. IMA's two seat foam plants in Detroit, on Nevada Street and Davidson Street, will see the addition of 755 employees with a $13.85 million investment.
Matt Simoncini, Lear CEO, said now is the time for the industry to reinvest in the region.
"Detroit is ripe for investment for a lot of reasons: 15 percent of all auto production happens in the tri-county area, we have the infrastructure, brownfield sites and an educated workforce," he said. "Everyone is looking for additional capacity as we move toward 15 million units of production this year, and it makes investment in the area very attractive."
Denso plans to add 176 jobs with a nearly $46 million investment in research and development at its Southfield headquarters.
In West Michigan, Denso is investing $105 million to expand thermal products production at its Battle Creek plant, which is expected to add 266 new jobs.
Denso's expansion is part of the continued regionalization of automotive manufacturing, Doug Patton, Denso's senior vice president of engineering, said at the North American International Auto Show.
Experts are forecasting vehicle production to top 15 million this year, up from 14.4 million in 2012.
Neil De Koker, chairman and president of the Troy-based Original Equipment Suppliers Association, said the investments demonstrate industry stability, not risk.
"There are still skeptics out there saying, 'There they go again, over-expanding and over-hiring,' but executives are cognizant of the need to stay lean," De Koker said. "We are so at capacity, and many are over capacity. We desperately need to expand and, increasingly, we are seeing investments that they delayed as long as possible that they can't delay any longer."
All the investments are supported by grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.'s Michigan Strategic Fund.
The Denso expansion in Southfield is supported by a $1.54 million grant from the MSF and a five-year property tax abatement from the city of Southfield. The Battle Creek project is supported by a $1.46 million grant from the MSF and a $1.5 million tax abatement from the city of Battle Creek.
Gov. Rick Snyder announced the state grants at a news conference last week.
"The fact that these companies are choosing to stay and grow in Michigan reinforces our well-earned reputation as America's comeback state," he said in a statement.

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text: The delivery of Business Project module to Applied Engineering & Management students across different programmes is carried over two terms in two years. During this time students are exposed to a variety of subjects and topics covering all aspects of business from basic theoretical principles to real life application including Economics, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Innovation, Law, Social & Corporate Responsibility, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, etc. The delivery of such a multi-content module by a single person would mean: (i) a stale delivery by-the-book and/or (ii) that the students do not get the best experience in all offered topics. Considering the above and following reflection into enhancing and flavouring students’ experience it was decided to utilise ‘PRO’ approach in delivering Business Project module, which meant that each week the lecture on a specific topic was delivered by a specialist in the field. Additionally, students were expected to obtain ‘HANDS-ON’ experience and become exposed to Group Business Project (GBP), where second year students formed a company and employed first year students, to work collaboratively for a real client and the business project they offered to students. The client would effectively be an external company or organisation, which in many cases was an SME based in Kent or London, and keen to collaborate with local students who potentially can become their interns and employees. Students have found these changes ‘beneficial and encouraging’, lectures ‘much more interesting’ and agreed that GBP is providing them with ‘confidence of securing graduate employment in their area of interest’.

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Child Specialist in East Delhi.
Senior New Born & Child Specialist in Krishna Nagar, Jagriti Enclave, East Delhi.
Pushpanjali Medical Centre, Jain Hospital, Jagriti Enclave, Monga Hospital, krishna Nagar, East Delhi.
Specialist in Adolescent Health, Weight, Height, Head, Drug Allergy, All type of Vaccinations.
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A selection of writings by James Hervey.
Prefixed to this work is the life of the author.
This work includes meditations among the tombs, on a flower garden, and a descant creation. There are contemplations on the night - on the starry heavens and a winter piece.
James Hervey was an English clergyman and writer. He displays an appreciation for natural beauty in his works and this particular title is said to have been modelled on Robert Boyle's Occasional Reflexions.
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A so-called bug initially ascribed solely to Intel CPUs is actually a pair of exploits that, taken together, impact many of the CPUs being used in PCs, mobile devices, and data centers. The bugs now have names — Meltdown, which affects Intel processors, and Spectre, which is more widespread and affects CPUs from Intel, AMD, and ARM.
As Windows Central now reports, Intel has issued a statement indicating that the issue is not specifically a bug in Intel CPUs but rather an exploit that can be applied to all systems, including those with ARM and AMD processors.
"Recent reports that these exploits are caused by a 'bug' or a 'flaw' and are unique to Intel products are incorrect," Intel said in a statement. "Based on the analysis to date, many types of computing devices — with many different vendors' processors and operating systems — are susceptible to these exploits."
The issue is related to how programs access memory, specifically information that should only be accessible to the operating system kernel that maintains the highest level of privileges. The exploits are ones where malicious programs can access the protected kernel memory space and "see" information that should be locked away.
The full details, which are not yet available, are quite technical and relate to how a CPU moves in and out of protected kernel mode. The Google blog outlines the issue, which was discovered by its Google Project Zero team in 2017. The result is what matters: Keeping the kernel in virtual memory makes the process as fast as possible. If the CPU doesn't have to dump and then reload the kernel, then it can achieve faster performance. Unfortunately, it also makes kernel contents vulnerable to being accessed by nefarious programs.
The fix for Meltdown, as The Guardian outlines, has to be implemented by the operating system in a process labeled Kernel Page Table Isolation (KPTI), which puts the kernel in an area of protected memory space that cannot be accessed by other programs. That creates extra processing steps — dumping and then reloading kernel data — that can slow things down, although, according to Intel, the impact is limited to specific workflows and typical users will not notice much impact. Machines using Intel's Skylake or later CPUs will see less of an impact than older systems. Spectre will take longer to resolve but is also much more difficult to exploit.
All operating systems will need to implement some form of KPTI in order to bypass the bug and improve security. Microsoft has already issued an emergency patch, which it apparently had been testing in earlier Windows Insider builds, to address the issue. Google has also provided a fix in the latest Android security updates, which so far have primarily rolled out to Google's Nexus and Pixel smartphones. More generally, ARM has provided patches to companies using its processors. Linux and MacOS will also need to be updated, meaning this is an equal-opportunity bug, although AMD has stated that there is "near zero risk to AMD products at this time."
The fixes for the problem may degrade performance, but so far, it appears that problem isn't cause fir serious concern. Techradar tested Windows after the patch, and found a difference of no more than 10 percent — in a few limited scenarios. In most cases, the difference was only 1 or 2 percent.
What can you do to protect your device?
Multiple companies are scrambling to fix the problem. Your best bet, as usual, is to keep your PC updated with any new drivers that become available.
Intel, in its statement, said that by the end of next week, "it expects to have issued updates for more than 90 percent of processor products introduced within the past five years." These updates are not direct-to-consumer, however, but instead go out to OS vendors and hardware manufacturers. You'll have to check with your PC's manufacturer to see if any firmware updates have been issued.
Microsoft's fix was released late on January 3. You can likely see it if you check Windows Update. If it's missing, check our Windows 10 Update guide for advice on how to make the utility behave.
Apple has released a statement, saying "All Mac systems and iOS devices are affected, but there are no known exploits […]" The company has released "mitigation" for Meltdown in MacOS 10.13.2, iOS 11.2, and tvOS 11.2. The Spectre exploit, meanwhile, will be tackled in upcoming updates.
Firefox 57 and Chrome 64 will include updates that fix the flaw. Browsers are a popular attack vector for malware, so it's important to update. Firefox's patch is already available, and Chrome's should come later this week.
Google Chromebooks should be protected, as fixes to the problem began to arrive in Chrome OS 63.
While the PC is the great concern due to the combined assault of the Meltdown and Spectre attacks, the Spectre flaw might also impact some AMD-based computers and some Android smartphones. It's unclear to what extent the flaw works on these devices — but, as a general rule, you should keep your device's operating system and software updated.
This is not a flaw you can counter by installing an antivirus or turning a feature off, which is what makes it so serious. Updating your device, whatever it is, is the only way to protect yourself — so make sure to check for the latest software and firmware.
Updated: Added information about Apple's statement and patches.
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I never thought I would be writing a post on “tips for properly burning a candle” because that seems like a no brainer, right?! Well, if you saw my candle mess on InstaStories a few weeks ago you understand why I might be writing this. If you didn’t see it, let me fill you in….
I went to wipe a black mark off my bathroom wall that my candle had made. I assumed this would be no big deal and that I’d just be wiping that one spot and then I’d be done. WRONG, SO VERY WRONG. I didn’t realize what I was actually getting myself into. As I kept wiping I realized that this entire area of the wall was covered in the same black stuff (a.k.a soot). So I kept wiping to try and get rid of it. Little did I know I was creating a huge mess for myself. The soot was literally all over the entire wall and ceiling, along with the two side walls. As I kept wiping, it kept revealing just how much soot there was. So right now, you can see everywhere I attempted to clean but is really just smeared soot everywhere. Am I painting you a good visual? If not, I will film another InstaStories and save it under my home decor highlight.
Posting about this on InstaStories yielded a bunch of great tips on candle burning. I also found out that I am not the only one who has a turned a room in their house black from a candle. Who knew, right?! Since it seems I am not the only one who has this problem and because I received some great tips, I thought I would share them all here so everyone can have them.
I actually learned this one when I visited CandleFish in Charleston. When you first light a new candle, the first burn should be no less than 2 hours and no more than 4 hours. This will allow the candle to burn evenly during it’s entirety.
You know that little part at the top of the wick that becomes round and rather large if left untouched? You need to actually trim that before relighting the candle. Wick trimmers or scissors are perfect for this.
This puts the flame of the candle out with no soot or smoke and eliminates splattering wax from blowing on it. I just ordered one on Amazon and can’t wait to try it!
If the candle leaves the black soot around the edges, make sure and clean it before relighting the candle. This will help the soot from spreading further.
Even if the wick hasn’t formed the mushroom, you should trim it before each light.
Hope y’all found that helpful if you’ve ever had the same problem!


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As you can see, from the pic below with the Red Chair, the eat in area of the kitchen connects to the Den. The HomePod sits on a ledge between the two rooms. As you can see, the small footprint of the HomePod is idea for the space since I have these wooden spindles between the two spaces.
With Airplay 2, I can now control audio playing in either or both spaces with the HomePod or buy using the HomePod to vocally control what is playing in the living room thanks to Airplay 2 and the Apple TV4.
The pic that someone posted on Reddit is several years old. I don't have a current pic of the space, but the pic below is more current than the photo posted on Reddit and has a couple of the updates.
1. Rug - we already had that rug when we bought most of the stuff in the space. It was replaced a couple years ago after the pups wore it out.
2. The door - It was an entry to the kitchen we never used. It stayed closed even when we didn't have furniture in front of it. We ended up getting rid of the door after that pic was taken. In other words, there is a wall there now. The hallway no longer exists because we used the space to make a bigger closet and to add deeper pantry cabinets in the kitchen.
3. Speaker placement - there aren't really good options for speaker placement. If we move the TV to the right and move the speaker, the sound quality from one side of the sectional isn't between the speakers. Don't worry though, I have a receiver (see below) with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 which helps tremendously with "room correction".
4. The lamps - Really? Some of you guys are hilarious. It makes me want to visit the site more often. They have arms at the top so the light can be easily placed where we want it. They are slightly harder to reach than table lamps which wouldn't make any sense in the space, but I have Hue bulbs for turning them on and off by voice (Siri and Alexa) and dimming them if anyone is really worried.
5. Someone mentioned that the placement of the Stressless chair was not ideal for listening to the speakers. It isn't used for that. I have a great headphone setup I use for music in the space. When I listen to music from the speakers, I sit on the couch. The books have already been read, for the most part. These days, I use the iPad or a Kindle when reading books. Since my last photo, I also put in speakers for the Marantz, an iKea lamp, a couple lava lamps we use for night lights and one of them has a place you can heat up oil that you can use for fragrances like vanilla, spearmint, etc. I have the lamps and the Marantz plugged into plugs (iDevice, iHome, and Wemo) that can be controlled by voice or I can run them off of a schedule.
While not a whole pic of the room, I had the picture below in my photo archives. You can see the wall that was put in and the corner of the current rug (though, we have a puppy now, so this one will need to be replaced at some point).
As a side note, thanks for the reminder that I need to update this page. The blog and the "Mac Attack" page get most of the views on this site, so this page has been neglected. I will update it when I have time. A lot of the AV equipment pictured is no longer in the room (even if most of the furniture remains).
I am now using the Yamaha WXC-50 that I reviewed here. I am pairing it with a Little Dot amp and DAC. I typically use the area to work on my laptop or for reading an iPad. This unit gives feeds my Marantz a signal as well. It works great with just about every source I have for audio including Airplay, Bluetooth, access to my NAS, SiriusXM, and internet radio.
I shuffle in and out headphones in the space. In the picture below, I have the HiFiMan HE-350s (discussed here), but also also pair it with Shure SRH-940s, ATH M50s, Senn HD580s, etc. I listen to a lot of music via headphones when my girlfriend is watching TV or when I just want some isolation from other noise (washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, etc.).
I also updated the Denon receiver to the AVR-X4200W and got a new projector. The receiver is great for the space due to its fantastic room correction software (MultEQ XT32) that helps with the location of the speakers. Its 3 HDMI outputs give me the ability to send a separate signal to my office (giving me access to all of my equipment in both rooms) that I can control via the SimpleControl App including voice control with Alexa. Another HDMI out feeds the TV and I use the other one when I have the projector setup. I was using the 4311CI in the space that also had the awesome room correction, but I wanted 4k and HDR, so I moved the 4311CI to the bedroom.
Both receivers have Airplay built in, so they work great with iOS and WatchOS via Siri control of Apple Music. As you can see buy the stickers that were on the unit, I have options down the road if I want to add more speakers.
I got an Epson 2040 Projector (reviewed here) and a 100 inch Tripod Projection screen for "movie night" back in 2015. They were an excellent addition to the living room and something that could give us flexibility to use outside if we wanted to (haven't got around to it since I haven't really found an ideal spot for it. I will get photos if we watch a movie out there as the weather becomes more compliant.
Update (12/16) - The 2040 has been replaced by the 5040ub in the room. I am still trying to decide if I want to sell the 2040 or keep it around for outdoor movie nights. It is much easier to carry around than the 5040ub.
The "More Apple" page has a general description of most of the rooms in my house. However, since I went into a lot of detail about my office, I thought I would also provide more information about my living room setup.
While I love sites that discuss office setups, I also like to read sites like Apartment Therapy and Houzz that discuss other rooms and the thought process that went into them. While I have gotten some ideas from these tours, I noticed that most of these spaces rarely have a TV, much less 5.1 speakers and a lot of other equipment. Therefore, I thought I would discuss my space and how we went about implementing music, movies, and our other interests into one space.
The area in the front of the room also has a separate area for headphones. When I want to work on the laptop, iPad, or I just want to listen to music without being bothered, I have an area to do that without leaving the living room.
Below is a photo of the Marantz in the room. I have a much better stereo and speakers in the space, but I use this a lot during basketball season to listen to local games via the tuner. Since adding an Echo Dot to the kitchen, I now have the Marantz hooked to the Yamaha WXC-50 and feed it a Bluetooth audio stream when I just want some casual background music while I am dusting, cleaning the floors, etc. It is convenient because I can turn it on and send it audio simply by telling Alexa a couple commands. It is convenient and I still like to listen to that warm Marantz sound on occasion. Also, I find it aesthetically pleasing, so I like it as functional artwork, as well.
This is the other side of the living room (Note: I had to use a wide angle lens, so there is some perspective distortion). We have had a couch in this space for years, but we decided a sectional would be a better use of the space. The sectional can seat 5 (or more) people and a few dogs without a problem. I am tall, so it is a necessity to have a deep couch that sits up higher than some of the modern couches that I also like, but don't find comfortable.
I have changed out the dog bed in front of the fireplace and the rugs since taking the photo, so I need to get another photo when I get a chance. However, outside of those changes, it is basically the same. As I mentioned, we keep the projector and 3D glasses in the ottoman in the center of the room.
The spot on the sectional at the back of the room, next to the table is my favorite spot in the house. I keep headphones, iPad and/or an iPhone on the table next to the couch or on the subwoofer that is hidden behind the brown chair.
I have updated the iPad and iPhone since taking the photos above. I also like to use the Dragonfly USB DAC with them when I sitting still and Beatsx when I know I will be moving around. Below is an example of how the Dragonfly works with the iPhone. I currently have an iPhone 7 Plus, but the concept is the same. With Apple's new connection kit, you can also supply power while playing music.
Denon AVR-X4200W - I moved the 4311CI to the bedroom. This receiver can handle 4k and HDR. It has three HDMI outputs, so I use it to feed the TV in the living room, the receiver in my home office, and I have an HDMI extender that I connect to when I have the projector out for movies.
Samsung UN65KS8000 - I moved the Samsung plasma to the bedroom. Still love that TV's picture, but I wanted 4k/HDR in the living room. This one does the job and I also like the apps built in. It is so convenient to be able to switch over to the Youtube without needing to turn on my entire stereo system.
Tivo Bolt (reviewed here) - I decided to discontinue using Directv after years and years of service. I currently subscribe to cable, but the Bolt can work with over the air, so if I decide to "cord cut", I am all set for using the Tivo functionality for local programing.
Epson Home Cinema 5040UB 1080p 3D 3LCD Home Theater Projector with 4K Enhancement, HDR and Wide Color Gamut (reviewed here) - We get this out when we want to watch a movie or special event. It is a bit cumbersome compared to the Epson 2040 I was using, but the pay off is a much better picture. We keep it in the ottoman in front of the couch, so it is always at hand.
ARKSEN 100" Tripod Projection Screen Projector Matte Home HD Movie, White, 16:9 - I keep this in the closet that we expanded next to the living room. It takes about 5 minutes to get it setup, but it is worth it. I have thought about putting in a more permanent solution, but it is hard to do without it becoming an eyesore in the space, so this was my solution. The screen is pretty cheap, so when wrinkles start to get too distracting, I replace it with a new screen.
Emotiva UPA-1 Monoblocks - Not sure if these are overkill, but they power the front stereo speakers. I was going to add an XPA-3 amp to power the rest of the speakers, but I have found that it isn't necessary. The Denon does a fine job at that task.
Monitor Audio Speakers - (2) Silver RS6, (1) RSLCR, (2) RSFX - I chose these speakers based on critic and user reviews. Unfortunately, no one in this area carried them, so I had to buy them over the internet without ever hearing them. Luckily, I love the detailed sound, especially after running the Audyssey program I mentioned above. I tried to find the best bang for the buck speakers I could find and these were what I came up with. One other thing that helped was finding reviews with measured performance graphs. This should tell you how close to neutral the speakers are before buying them.
Elemental Design A2-300 sub - We put this in the back of the room for a few reasons. The first is that it was easier to hide back there. I threw a colorful rug over it and it just looks like a table. Second, I can actually use it as another table top for gadgets.
Project Debut III Turntable/Speedbox and Bellari VP 129 phono preamp - This is a nice, entry level setup that sounds pretty good. I know it is possible to spend more and possibly get better sound, but I am happy with the value of this setup. Since I mainly listen to digital, it just doesn't make sense to spend a fortune in this area. I also have it sitting on a pair of rubber hockey pucks to help with vibration.
Security camera - nice for checking in on the pups.
Panasonic DMP-BDT100 3D Blu-ray Disc Player - We use this for playing Blu-ray. It was one of the more inexpensive models, but it does the job.
Roku 4 - Mainly for Amazon Prime and Vudu. It handles 4k, which is the reason I bought it.
AppleTV 4 - We use this for Apple Movies & TV (a safeguard for when our satellite can't pick up a signal in a bad storm), Netflix, Airplay, iTunes, Photos, Apple Music, and Video Podcasts like ArtofPhotography and Macbreak Weekly. I plan to update it soon with Apple TV 4k.
Nvidia Shield - This was my first 4k source. I used it in my office with my HP monitor until we updated the living room TV. It also works as a Plex server. It took them a long time to get support of Amazon Prime Movies and Vudu, which is why I bought the Roku.
Oppo DV-980H Universal player - I use this for playing SACDs, CDs, and DVD-As. I would love to get a newer Oppo that can also handle Blu-ray, but it just keeps getting put farther down on my wish list.
Wii - We played this quite a bit for the first 6 months we had it, but the novelty must have worn off. However, we have had a lot of fun with it. The Wii Fit addition was especially fun to mess around with.
I have a Mac Mini in the office that shares a common wall, so I also have it hooked up to the Denon. I use the Rowmote HD iPad app to control it.
BDI Avion 8927 Triple Wide Enclosed Cabinet - Putting the equipment in an enclosed cabinet was the best way to streamline the overall look of the room. In the past, I used an open cabinet to give the components plenty of room to breath, but it was easy to see cables and every component on the shelves. I found some fans to put in the cabinet that come on automatically when the temperature goes above 87 and they solved the possible overheating issue.
Digicom Wall Mount - In addition to hiding the gear, we also mounted the TV on the wall. This gave us space on top of the cabinet for the turntable and PS3 (which gets too hot for inside the cabinet). Part of this process meant that we needed to added an outlet behind the TV for plugging it in. I do not recommend running the TV's electrical cord through the wall.
Stickley 200 Sectional - I mentioned this above. It gives us a cozy space for entertaining several people and our pups.
Ekorness Stressless (red) chair - I needed a chair that would be comfortable and handle my tall frame. The chair has optional risers, so it can set up even better for tall people. I also liked the "Personal Table" for working on the MBP. It can fold out of the way or easily be detached if you just want to use the chair.
iKea Expedit Bookshelf - I just love iKea shelves, so I have one in the office and one of the larger units in the living room. I wanted a place for records, books, headphone equipment, books, blu-ray discs, lighting, a vintage Marantz receiver and I found the answer. While these things may not be the best made furniture, it is impossible to argue with its function and looks.
Round and rectangular ottomans - The rectangular ottoman was once used as our coffee table and the dogs decided to also use it for lounging. When we got the sectional, we decided a round ottoman that had a flip top would be best for the space. One side has a table top and the other side has cushion, so it has multiple uses. I took the old rectangular ottoman and put it by a window and threw a fur rug over it for my pup to lay on while she looks out the window. They also double as extra storage. We did consider a typical coffee table, but this works best for us.
Art on walls - David Lynch (of Memphis) Art from Midtown Framers.
So what do you want to add down the road?
The only thing I would like as far as entertainment is concerned is the AppleTV 4K. I was going to update the Oppo, but as seldom as I watch physical discs these days, it wasn't worth the money. I am also curious to see how the HomePod works with Airplay 2. I am not putting it on my wishlist, but I am curious about it.
For furniture, I would love to replace one of the brown chairs with an Eames Lounge Chair or something similar. Other than that, we are pretty happy with the space.


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Running your own self managed superfund (SMSF) is an alternative to putting your money in a retail or industry fund. In fact, today SMSFs are the largest and fastest growing super segment in Australia, so why take the plunge into it? There are some key advantages such as greater control over your super, more flexibility and investment choice. With SMSF, you decide what you want to manage and what you don’t. For example, you can pull your super with family or other members of the fund or you can borrow to buy a property with your super. However, starting an SMSF can feel like learning to drive. It can be empowering and exciting, but you need to understand the rules and the risks before you start.
One of the main concerns people have about self managed superfund is if they can access they super whenever they want. While there are some special circumstances that allow a trustee to get some or all of their money earlier, as a general rule, a trustee cannot withdraw money from their super until what is called as their preservation age.
Preservation age is between 55 and 60 and depends on when you were born.
But reaching your preservation age is just one of the requirements for withdrawing money from your self managed superfund. If you are still working between your preservation age and 60, you can only take what is called a non-commutable income stream, which is a pension that will supplement your income. If you stop working between your preservation age and 60, then you may be illegible to get unlimited access to your SMSF, but you will be required to pass a genuine retirement test. This includes the obligation of having terminated your employment and have no intention of going back to work for more than 10 hours a week.
Once you turn 60, then things will get a lot simpler. All the benefits of your fund will be tax-free, whether you decide to take them as pension or a lump sum. However, you will have to qualify for access by ceasing gainful employment. This can be as simple as changing jobs, for example, if you are a director of a company, resigning as an employee.
Turning 65 means that you can access your SMSF at any time regardless if you are working or not. You can decide to take all or part of your super as pension or lump sum, or a combination of both. In order to access your super you will have to contact your SMSF expert and fill out the required documents.

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Summary: The Creative Ultra! Live for Notebooks is a well-built, durable webcam aimed at style-conscious laptop users. However, we look forward to future, more refined releases of the Creative software.
Pros: 76º camera angle; Compact yet highly durable construction.
Cons: Inaccuracy of “Face tracking” feature, Software needs a few refinements.
Conclusion: Microsoft latest camera doesn’t offer new technologies compared to the other LifeCam series, but it still is a great webcam to have especially if you are looking for an HD webcam to chat. The price is also affordable, which makes the HD-5000 attractive.
Summary: The VX-5500 is a basic little webcam that offers decent sound and image quality. It’s not the most versatile webcam on the market, but it gets the job done for a semi-reasonable price. Of course, the same thing can be said of every other Microsoft model. A less than essential purchase.
Summary: If you’re a Mac user, the iSight is the only webcam you should be considering. It’s expensive, but in terms of quality and ease-of-use it’s a clear winner.
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As your supervisor, I take my responsibilities to the public very seriously. I realize that our citizens want fair and honest representation and the most value for their hard-earned tax dollars.
Together with the other members of the Board of Supervisors and the numerous county employees, we are working to help bring to realization the many possibilities Warren County holds. There are no limits to what we can accomplish together as a community.
I welcome your input on all county matters. Please feel free to contact our office with any inquiries, comments or suggestions.
District 2 is located in the northwest part of the county, including Eagle Lake and along U.S. 61 North.

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What are statutes of limitation, and what do they mean for people with potential court cases?
In general terms, a statute of limitation sets a time limit on how long you have to file a lawsuit. As with most aspects of the law, there are the rules, then there are the fine points and the there are the exceptions.
For example, suppose you are injured in a car accident. You were a passenger in your friend's car and you were hurt when your friend's car was involved in a collision with a New York City Transit Authority bus.
Now you have a claim, or "cause of action", to use the ancient and traditional phrase, in negligence. You were injured - through no fault of your own - because one or both of the drivers involved in the accident failed to exercise proper care while operating their respective vehicles.
Statutes of limitation can be found in the Article 2 of the New York State CPLR - Civil Practice Law and Rules. The basic rule in accident cases is that you have three years from the date of the accident to start a lawsuit. In our example, one of the defendants will be the Transit Authority, which is a part of New York City's government.
But in our example, you must also look in a completely different place: the General Municipal Law. Buried in that set of laws is a provision that shortens your time to sue the City from three years down to one year and ninety days.
Other exceptions to general statute-of-limitation rules extend the time, rather than shorten it. For example, let's say you are the victim of fraud. You might not discover the fraud for days, weeks or even months after it happens. Suppose someone forges your name on a deed to your house. You might not know until months later when you get an eviction notice from the new "owner".
What happens if you miss the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations? If you are late even by one day, you might be forever barred from relief on your claim.
I have a case going on now where my I am using the statute of limitation to my client's advantage. In 2007 my client, who I'll call Alice (not the client's real name) was sued by Beverly (not the plaintiff's real name). Beverly claimed that Alice took title to a house by fraud perpetrated against the former owner, who was Beverly's relative. We got the case dismissed because Alice was never properly served with a summons.
Beverly could have started a new lawsuit - this time taking care to ensure that her summons was properly served - any time up to six years after the statute of limitations started to run.
Giving Beverly the benefit of the doubt, let's say she wasted no time and filed her lawsuit in 2007 on the very day she discovered the alleged fraud. That day was August 14, 2007. So we'll give her six years from that date. That means she had to re-file her lawsuit by August 14, 2013.
For reasons we will never know, Beverly waited until July 9, 2014 to re-file her lawsuit. Unfortunately for Beverly - but very fortuitously for my client - Beverly was eleven months too late. So her case is going to get dismissed again, this time because she simply waited too long.
If Beverly had re-filed her case on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, she would have her day in court. On August 15th she would have been as out of luck as she is now, because the statute of limitations is strict, and judges have no authority or power to extend them by even a single day.
The statute of limitation is what we attorneys call an "affirmative defense". This means that a defendant has to make a point of it when answering the complaint. It does not apply automatically. You have to 'affirmatively" raise it as a defense. If a defendant does not raise the statute-of-limitation defense at the outset, the defense might be lost.
So, if you have a legal claim to make, don't wait! And if you are the one being sued, ask your attorney about using the statute of limitation as a defense.


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text: Lee Atterbury was my lawyer in an accident in which I was a motorcycle passenger. I did a great deal of research, including 50 legal Web pages. I thought I knew the area well enough to represent myself and save lawyer fees. I was wrong. He knew aspects of medical expenses that I didn’t learn in all my research. He knew how to deal with insurance people way better than I could have. He possessed knowledge and ways to manage a case that I’m not aware of. He was easy and enjoyable to work with. And he got more money for me than I ever dreamed.


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As the author of The Frugal Book Promoter and other award-winning books in the HowToDoItFrugally series of books, I probably shouldn’t have made any mistakes with the online launch of the second edition. And I probably wouldn’t have if I had been taking my own advice.
In the first edition of The Frugal Book Promoter I warned people that it’s never too early to begin promoting a book. That was years ago! Sometimes we need a boot in the pants to remember what we already know. I shouldn’t have waited so long to begin making lists and checking them twice!
And since that first edition was published I had built a great platform that I thought would be sufficient. And that brings me to my biggest mistake. Hubris. We authors who have been around awhile are often sure that we can rely on what we have done and who we already know. My contact list included Denise Cassino, an online launch specialist (www.mybestsellerlaunch.com), and I knew I could rely on her. I have a huge contact list I had been collecting assiduously. What more did I need?
Well, The Frugal Book Promoter also warns authors to categorize their lists. Which I did. But I didn’t have a specific category for the kinds of writers and people who run writers’ services I could ask for bonuses. Bonuses are those things that we offer people when they buy our book on a certain day to try to raise our sales rank. I pulled together a great bunch of bonuses, but after the fact I kept remembering folks I could have asked so it wasn’t nearly as long as it could have been and these bonus partners help an author get the word out (online) about your book.
Further, I took a vacation just before the launch so I hadn’t given myself much thinking time. Again hubris. I reiterate in my book that getting publicity and doing promotion is a partnership. The people an author or publisher hires to help them can’t do it on their own. They need both ideas and cooperation from the author.
Hubris. I had launches before. One for my novel at the Autry Museum of Western History. One for my book of creative nonfiction at my home. Several at bookstores for chapbooks of poetry. But they were realtime launches. This online launch was different. Launches designed to raise ratings at online bookstores are done online and needed lots of techy expertise. At least I knew that I needed Denise!
Services for online launches are like a bowl of minestrone. They come in different sizes, at different prices. The different ingredients are designed to do different things for the health of your book. The more you know about them before you start, the easier it will be to make choices based on the time you have, the money you have and the needs of your particular book.
I knew that when you hire any publicist, you aren’t just buying services. You’re buying their network, their contacts. Their Rolodex is at least as important as their expertise. I didn’t know how much I could do to support Denise because the word “online” mislead me. It seemed so…well, automated. I was right but I was also wrong. No matter what your expert’s level of expertise, the author is still always a vital ingredient. They bring the personal stuff to the launch buffet.
I also had a grasp of how to promote on online bookstores but I still needed Denise to lead me through lots of little things I didn’t know. Luckily, time wasn’t so short she couldn’t do that. Stuff like getting one’s Kindle edition and paperback edition connected. Things like getting your book into a suitable Amazon category with as little competition as possible. Thinks like running a “like” and “tag” campaign before you even begin the launch. If you don’t know about those things, you need some help, too. Yes you do.
I thought this campaign would be lots less work than a book tour. Let me tell you, after two days focusing on online sales, I was exhausted. On the night of my launch I fell into bed at 8 pm. I know people who have stayed up all night checking ratings. I am inspired by their stamina but not about to emulate it!
1. It gave me new opportunities to connect. Even a mistake we made with the bonuses gave me a chance to reconnect with people who had already ordered The Frugal Book Promoter.
2. The new names of opt-in writers I collected were worth their weight in marketing gold.
3. The new partners who contributed to the bonuses the campaign offered—well, that was more than worth the effort.
4. Oh, yeah! At least for some time, my book beat Stephen King’s On Writing, a moment even noncompetitive me shall cherish! Mmmm. And a couple Writer’s Digest market books!
Online book launches are like anything else in marketing. They’re about branding. They’re about exposure. They’re about networking. They’re about sharing. Most of all they’re about learning more and having some fun. Marketing in all its aspects is a vital part of publishing. An online book launch is a way to learn to love it.
Carolyn’s online campaign propelled her book to number four in one of its categories and to the top 100 books on Amazon for a time. When she fell into bed at the end of the launch day, that was enough. She writes a free Sharing with Writers newsletter and blogs for the benefit of authors at www.sharingiwthwriters.blogspot.com, www.TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com, and www.TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. Learn more about her consulting services and books for writers at www.HowToDoItFrugally.com.
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"Your dog will always look to you for leadership. He wants it," says Brian Kilcommons, a dog training expert and the author of My Smart Puppy. "You can't let him get the best of you." Here are three fundamental principles of assuming the alpha role.
The dominant role is ceded when you least expect it. Take the front door, for example: Pack leaders go through narrow openings first. If you let your dog dart out in front of you, you've been demoted to beta boy.
When out on walks, stay even with your pooch and control the stops yourself, says Kilcommons. Start with short walks (just a few steps) and use food as a reward when your dog doesn't dash.
When it comes to chow time, the primal pecking order of meals is important to your dog. Always eat first, then feed Fido. It sends a clear message: "Me master, you dog."
Without consistency and clarity, you create confusion for your dog. Give nothing for free. At the very least, make him sit before you give him a treat. "It reminds him who has the opposable thumbs," says Jean Donaldson, director of the Academy for Dog Trainers at the San Francisco SPCA.
Always correct mistakes, even when things are going well. "The problem most owners have is that they use commands only when they need to," says Kilcommons. "Then you've already lost the game."
Dominance isn't about inspiring fear, it's about earning respect and loyalty. Correct bad behavior with a firm voice and direct eye contact. Skip the yanking, shouting, and chair chucking. And make sure you initiate any lovefest: It's cute when the dog nudges you for some belly rubs, but it's a telltale sign that he's trying to be top dog.
Our canine experts share their secrets for spotting a top-notch dog.
Socialization: Squat, clap your hands, and watch how he comes. Running hard with head and tail up is a sign of assertiveness. A lowered head and wagging tail shows politeness.
Stability: Cradle a puppy in your arms. A secure dog will have a subtle reaction and calm himself. A difficult dog will struggle. With an adult dog, look in his ears and mouth, run your hand down his body, and hold his feet. You want him to be relaxed and glare-free.
Sound sensitivity: Stand 1 to 2 feet away and drop a set of keys. An unfazed dog won't care about car alarms, jackhammers, or crying babies.
Settle on the wrong type and you're looking at years of frustration and work. "People want a pet, not a project," says Kilcommons. Use this expert-approved guide to choose the best dog for your lifestyle.
If you work erratic hours . . .
Pet this: Whippet. They're sweet and patient, and retain muscle without exercise, says Donaldson. But they will pass idle time on your furniture.
Not that: Weimaraner. They need structure and can tear into your house when left alone too long.
If she has a cat . . .
Pet this: Shih tzu. They're super friendly--more playmate than predator--and can make women melt.
Not that: Parson Russell terrier. Even if these type-A hunters don't attack, they'll harass kitty to death. Amusing for you, but not for kitty's mommy.
If you live in a converted shoe box . . .
Pet this: Greyhound. They're bred to stay in stalls until race time, so if you take them for daily walks, they'll be happy to veg out in one spot.
Not that: Beagle. They tend to circle and bay all day like they're hunting rabbits. Neighbors revolt!
If you have (or plan to have) young kids . . .
Pet this: Bernese mountain dog. They're enthusiastic and even-tempered, and love playmates. The trade-off: They shed. Lots.
Not that: Dalmatian. Originally bred to guard carriages, they're suspicious and protective. Kids will look like interlopers.
If you need a workout buddy . . .
Pet this: German shorthaired pointer. High energy and intelligence make them great dogs for active owners. But they need plenty of exercise.
Not that: Scent hound. Every smell will lure them off your running route.


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In this fourth collection of my photos from the Salvador Dalí retrospective at Instituto Tomie Ohtake São Paulo, I thought that I would describe a little more about my three different experiences, and how one particular viewing of one particular painting brought out the concept of the dynamics of seeing.
The first time I visited, I went, literally, with no technology at all – no camera, watch, phone – nothing. This allowed me to plunge deep into the emotional experience, an experience of really quite crazy parts and wholes, stepping back to view a painting from afar, and then moving close up to see the tiny details in the backgrounds, the far distances in the landscapes.
I find that I can get quite tired, especially as Dalí’s drawings are so richly detailed, and when I returned a second time for my photographic exercise, I was noticing more.
Some of you, especially those of you with a certain background, will notice the figures immediately, figures that I had not seen before. It took Maria to point out what would soon become glaringly obvious.
In our book Holonomics: Business Where People and Planet Matter we discuss the dynamics of seeing in part one, which accounts for around half of the book. The reason is that our dynamic way of seeing, even for many people who are acquainted with the term, can remain hidden to us, and so here is an excellent example of how Maria, with her Catholic upbringing, could instantly see the very obvious Madonna and Child, while I myself had not seen the figures at all, focusing more on the quite explosive energy of the composition.
In Holonomics we do have a couple of different illustrations to help people explore the dynamics of seeing, and how we can discover these dynamics by going back upstream into the seeing of what is seen. I do not want to reveal too much about these figures for those of you who have not seen them, but once you have really understood the deepest aspect of the lessons, then a whole new world opens up to you.
Those people who have studied the dynamics of seeing but who have not learned the lessons think that they know how to see, but in fact their mental models direct them to a position which says that it is other people who cannot see, their world view is the correct one and they could not ever be mistaken in their perceptions.
I myself do not consider myself to have yogic levels of mindfulness. I do though try and work on my humility, and feel that I am mindful enough to know when the dynamics of seeing are really kicking in, and when I need to force myself to be mindful of my own thoughts, my own constructions, and to look to see what I am missing. I was mindful enough to know that I could not take in the whole retrospective in one fell swoop, and that I have the great fortune to be able to visit more than once.
So with that in mind, here are some more of my pictures from Dalí’s illustrations of Dom Quixote. I hope you enjoy them, and that one day you may get to see the originals, for which these photos can be no true e substitute for.


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Lord it up like you own the joint!
Suits are optional but encouraged…. We’ve got your night completely covered and all you have to worry about is turning up. Included in this price is a two night stay at a centrally located hotel plus a breakfast to put any hangover in its place.
To introduce you to the capital of capitals we’ve secured your entry into four of the swankiest bars/clubs that you’ll definitely want to be seen in. This means more time for drinking and partying – and it’s the best way to get to know London.
The casino’s calling and it’s open 24 hours so you can visit any time at your leisure….
This Stag Ultimate Ride is a fifty minute experience – you will embark and disembark from London Waterloo Millennium Pier (directly under the London Eye). You will be briefed and kitted up before you embark on your adventure. Your trip is split into two sections part guided (by night all the guides work as stand up comedians/performers) and part speed, turns and exhilaration on the capitals great river Thames. The guides will get to know your group and become your ally for this great adventure, let us know if your hen or stag would like to be the center of attention or fade into the background.
We’ve also booked you in to Stringfellows; so much more than a gentlemen’s club – relax in sumptuous comfort with seductive dancers who will guarantee you a night out to remember!
Hit the bars again and club it up star style as you enjoy the lifestyle of a city slicker!

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Any individual acting in the public interest may enforce Proposition 65 by filing a lawsuit against a business alleged to be in violation of this law.
The private citizen litigation opens the gate for anyone to file a lawsuit against a company that [they feel] has violated the law. For context, there were 249 violation notices handed out to companies in January 2019.
The OEHHA made it clear that their standing on privatized law suites will not change and claims citizen enforcement of Prop 65 is beneficial for the safety and wellbeing of the state.
Why does private citizen litigation get backlash?
Bounty hunters. From an enterprise perspective, bounty hunters are traditional private citizens’ “ugly cousin”. Bounty hunters target off-the-shelf products made and distributed by large companies who sell in California. In many cases, bounty hunters issue 60 day notices and walk away with an out of court settlement that covers their costs, and some.
What industries do bounty hunters target?
As a result of the 2018 amendment to Prop 65, modifications to warning requirements left many alcoholic beverage manufacturers scrambling to implement proper labeling requirements.
Big box retailers have always been a target for bounty hunters. A simple swipe test of a low-cost product can yield enough evidence to issue a violation.
From how the food is made to how the food is packaged, bounty hunters have a close eye on how food products are delivered to customers. The evolution in meal delivery services created a channel for violations, as well.
The legalization of marijuana creates a myriad of scenarios that bounty hunters analyze including; the manufacturing process including additions of pesticide chemicals on the Prop 65 list, On-package labeling of products, Environmental exposure of chemicals in manufacturing, packaging, and consuming situations.
The cosmetics industry is under a constant microscope from bounty hunters. Recently, the Non-Profit group As You Sow, filed a violation notice with intent to sue Amazon for selling skin lightening products with high levels of mercury with no sign of a California Prop 65 warning.
Violations that refer to Phthalates have been a majority source of notice violations since 2012.
All brass door handles and staircase handrails contain lead – many of these areas go without proper warning.
***Effectively, bounty hunters create a win-win situation for themselves. They targeting companies with violations that can exceed millions of dollars where it’s in the companies’ best interests to settle out of court and move on.
How can you protect yourself from bounty hunters?
The ultimate defense to any Prop 65 violation is to know what’s in your products. Collecting data in the form of a BOM or FMD can pose extreme challenges, but there are new methods of data collection evolving that help you better understand your products.
Safe harbor levels are volumes of chemicals that the OEHHA has deemed acceptable to be present in a product without a label. Safe harbor levels can be your saving grace when faced with a violation notice that puts huge volumes of inventory at risk.
In reference to point 1 – without proper data management, your product data might not make a lot of sense and/or not trigger red flags. Centralizing your product data, making it easily accessible and having real time compliance checking applications increases your chances of withstanding a bounty hunter’s attack.
Since the amendment back in August of 2018, the California Proposition 65 regulation has seen language updates, labeling updates, special labeling situations played out in court, and more. Tune in on May 2nd, 2019 @ 11am PDT for the webinar: California Prop 65 in 2019.


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Unlike government deficits, which all countries in the world can run simultaneously, a trade deficit for one country necessarily means an equivalent trade surplus for the rest of the world. If there are countries deliberately running trade deficits, then they are forcing others to run trade surpluses. Since on this MMT argument, the trade deficit countries are the winners and the trade surplus countries are the losers, the former are behaving parasitically towards the latter. That should not be allowed if we are trying to achieve a harmonious global economy.
That is not how MMT advocates … put the argument. Instead they effectively recommend it as a policy that, presumably, all countries should adopt.
In my opinion, this goes against the spirit of the core MMT arguments with which I agree, because those core arguments can be practiced by all countries at once, to the collective benefit of the global economy: unemployment would be lower and output higher (leaving aside the caveats I noted above) if all governments ran deficits.
The same can’t be done with trade deficits, because one country’s deficit impose identical trade surpluses on all others. Since the deficit countries win from this behaviour and the surplus countries lose, this is anti-social behaviour which should be deliberately curtailed.
Which is a really stupid argument, with definitely no macro efficiency argument that makes any sense beyond Keen’s ideological bias.
What he fails to state in suggesting ‘curtailment’ is nothing less than some necessity for a fully planned world economy, or a world of materially self sufficient nations. I think both would be a disaster. But, anyway, I can’t think of a greater waste of administrative effort, which is bound to fail miserably.
Let each country manage and take responsibility for their own real real resources production. And if they have a surplus production in something, readily deliverable as exports, then why not let them decide to do that, and take a few IOUs in return, that may one day return some free real stuff from somewhere else?
Has it harmed China in some way, or indeed Japan, to be massive trade (money) surplus countries? The notion is pretty absurd I’d say.
Keen gets even more ridiculous when we also consider the domestic result of his ‘curtailment’ advocacy – of arbitrary balances of something we conjure from thin air, note, fiat money. This makes no more sense than basing fiscal policy on arbitrary balances of money Gov produces at will from thin air.
His ‘curtailment’ policy must also inevitably mean a higher level of domestic unemployment resulting from his supposed ‘foreign trade’ limits to domestic net spending. How he can claim that is more macro ‘efficient’ than a pure full employment target, based on ‘Functional Finance’ principles is beyond any logic most people would recognise.
Nor is it clear whether he gives a damn for the lives of the greater number of poor unfortunates he would see jobless, and without a Job Guarantee offer (since he disregards the JG altogether).
Keen is just a bad macro economist, ultimately, with too much ego. No where near good enough to be proffering Gov policy advice, anywhere.
Prof Syll’s editing has done Prof Keen a disservice. Click thru and at least skim Keen’s article. I think you may feel differently about Keen after.
Unfrotunately, people have forgotten the post-WW II consensus of over 3 decades as the neo-classical counter-revolution triumphed and the Washington consensus dominates since the early 1980s. That was the era of ”full employment target” now replaced by ”inflation target”. The UN Charter (Article 55) recognises full employment as part of universal human rights. Even the IMF charter (Article IV) says, the focus of economic policy should be ”orderly economic growth with reasonable price stability taking into account country specific circumstances”. While there is no hint to specific inflation target, orderly economic growth is equated with maximum employment.
The UN produced its first expert group report, ”National and International Measures for Full Employment” in 1949. Aggregate demand was the focus of the report and how to face the international propagation of reductions in aggregate demand—responding, in this regard, to the problems generated by the United States’ first post-war recession. The report started by recalling the UN Charter (Article 55) pledge to achieve full employment as a historic phase in the evolution of the modern conception of the functions and responsibilities of the democratic State.
Its key policy recommendation was, therefore, that governments ‘should adopt and announce a full employment target’ (para. 141.i) in conformity with these principles. The primacy of full employment was further reflected in the recommendation that a government ‘should announce the nature of the policies which it will adopt in order to maintain the stability of the price level and to combat inflationary tendencies in a manner consistent with the maintenance of its full-employment target’ (para 141.iv).
The Report included a complex set of domestic measures to achieve this objective, such as active fiscal policies, but also mechanisms to encourage private investment, plan public investment, stimulate consumption, and stabilize commodity prices. Automatic compensatory measures (automatic stabilizers, as they would come to be called), particularly progressive income taxes and social security provisions, were seen as particularly important.
According to the Report, the object of a full employment policy in its international aspects is ”to create conditions under which any particular country will so behave in its international economic relations as not to prevent other countries from maintaining the stability and prosperity of their economies”. To the extent that national action alone cannot ensure this, it was recommended that concerted international measures should be taken. The report suggested measures for bringing about a new equilibrium in world trade, and for the stabilization of the flow of international trade as well as of international investment for economic development.
In any case, the Report emphasized country-specific circumstances instead of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach in determining national policies. It also proposed a set of international measures: an ECOSOC programme to eliminate structural disequilibrium in international trade; stable flows of international investment from industrialized to underdeveloped areas of the world, particularly through a new International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) credit line for general development purposes; and a new automatic IMF facility to finance current account deficits.
The UN expert group was composed of Prof. John Maurice Clark (Columbia University), Prof. Arthur Smithies (Harvard University), Nicholas Kaldor (Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge), Pierre Uri (Economic and Financial Adviser to the Commissariat general du Plan, Paris) and Ronald Walker (Economic Adviser to the Australian Department of External Affairs). Ronald Walker acted as Chairman.
E.g. Germany, China and not least Sweden is hardly “forced” to run trade surplus. One can understand Chinas strategy with this, but what are Germany and Sweden’s plan and strategy to force their citizens to consume as little import as possible relative their export?
Bill Mitchell had some interesting blogposts last year on MMT and trade.
Australia have had on average 4% current account deficit since the 70s. Still a free country that aren’t “owned” by foreigners and in big crisis.
Last time Sweden had negative export-import minus in GDP was 1981, almost 1%. And a couple of times in the 70s, all caused by booming oil prices. This caused panics in the political Sweden and the “expensive” subjects had to be punished. CC deficit in Sweden’s 90s crisis wasn’t on trade.