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My name is Cecilia and I´m from Buenos Aires. I am a Certified Spanish Teacher for Foreigners (ELE) and have been teaching for over 10 years now. I also have a degree in Spanish and Public Relations.
My passion for the Spanish language began as a child as my mom is a French Latin and Spanish teacher so very early I learned the particularities of this field. As I grew old I was able to make this passion my profession and become a teacher myself.
I have experience teaching adults of all nationalities and levels (A1-C2) in different schools supported by Salamanca University. I have done group classes, one to one classes and online classes as well as preparation courses for DELE - CELU - CEI exams, Business Spanish, conversational and many other Spanish Courses for Foreigners.
I also speak English and Portuguese, and I´m learning Italian now, which gives me a better perspective about the difficulties and advantages each student may have so I can design their learning scheme as efficient way as possible.
That's why I prepare the classes beforehand, according to the needs and objectives of each student, designing a study plan for each individual learner, even though it's essential that the student is committed to the classes, as learning a new language requires dedication.
I offer dynamic and laid back classes, but at the same time committed and lively, that include homework from class to class and a test level before initiating.
Their Current Time Zone is:(GMT -3:00) America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
They Can Teach These Specialized Courses:DELE, ECELE, Custom Professional, Spanish for Tourists, Spanish for Business, Spanish for Medical, Spanish for Teachers
They Can Teach The Following Age Groups:Children, Adolescents, College, Adults, Seniors
Spanish as a Second Language Teacher, ICEBECE Institute, Buenos Aires, Argentina | July 2018 - Present
- Teach three separate classes daily for undergraduates in preparation for DELE, CELU, CEI, SIELE certifications required for University of Buenos Aires entrance.
- Plan and lead student city excursions to reinforce language skills.
- Work to motivate students with outside and additional suggested activities for further language comprehension,.
- Create practical and specific activities targeted to individual student's needs.
Auxiliary Professor, Public Relations, Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Buenos Aires, Argentina | February 2017 - November 2018
- Guided advanced undergraduate with the creation and advancement of their theses.
- Held workshops on writing, text comprehension and narrative cohesion.
Private Tutor, Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2008 - Present
- Work one-on-one with elementary through university students in subjects including Spanish, Math, English, and reading.
Sales Executive, GRUPO RAS, Buenos Aires, Argentina | 2012 - 2017
- Worked from executive assistant to imports and exports sales executive in 3 years.
- Exceeded yearly goals for sea, land and air freights.
- Managed and coordinated logistics between the multiple parties from preparation of the cargo to final delivery.
- Built and oversaw a base of over 100 clients.
Spanish Teacher, IONIA INC.| Kasilof, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States
- Prepared and taught three classes daily, ranging from kindergarten to adults.
Universidad Nacional de La Matanza, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- BA in Public Relations | 2011
- BA in Spanish | 2008
- Teaching Spanish As Second Language Certification. A1 to C2 levels
University of Salamanca, Spain
I enjoy meeting new people from all over the world, learning about our differences and similarities. Absolutely love travelling, doing sports, spending time outdoors, exploring new places..
Also love sunsets, a cup of coffee and a nice chat, a good book, my nephews, my family, my loved ones.
Cooking healthy meals and sharing it with others.


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K-9 Unit Exhibits Skills at WestFest Celebration
Aug 04, 2016 04:27PM
By Travis Barton
The K-9 unit in the West Valley City Police Department put on a demonstration during WestFest on June 18. —West Valley City Police Department
By Travis Barton | [email protected]
West Valley City, Utah - Dog is a man's best friend, unless you're a criminal.
The West Valley City Police Department's K-9 unit put on a demonstration at WestFest — West Valley City's annual city celebration — on Saturday, June 18, showing what those dogs could do to thwart crime.
"We could show what the public wants to see, like the dog biting a guy in a bite suit and stuff like that," Sergeant Shane Matheson, K-9 unit supervisor, said.
Dogs were taken through different patrol scenarios showing their obedience and giving the public what they wanted by taking down an officer who was wearing a bite suit.
"It was pretty accurate; obviously we can't do everything that the dog is capable of doing in a public demonstration," Matheson said.
Matheson said the dogs spend most of their time doing building and drug searches, which is a bit more difficult to do during a demonstration at a carnival.
But it was an opportunity, Matheson said, for the community to learn about what the K-9 unit does.
"It's nice for the community to see what services they have available. It's not something people get to see outside of a public demonstration," Matheson said. "They get to see that we're out there and we're a resource in the community."
Jeremy Gardener was in attendance with his daughter and said he wouldn't enjoy being the one the dog bites.
"I know I never want to be chased down by one of them [dogs]," Gardener said. "It's great that the police have that kind of tool in their arsenal."
All seven dogs in the K-9 unit are certified through the Utah Police Officer Standards and Training Academy. The dogs' basic training lasts anywhere from three to six months before they become certified. The K-9 unit has seven dual-purpose dogs — five Belgian Malinois and two bloodhounds — and one single-purpose drug dog.
Matheson is responsible to ensure their dogs are certified and available at all times for callouts and regular shifts.
Officers in the K-9 unit require extra training. Once handlers are chosen, they go through the police academy again with 12 weeks of training in patrol and an additional 12 weeks for narcotics detection. The training doesn't end there.
"All of our handlers and dogs train pretty much every day when they're on duty to learn new skills or hone the skills they already have. We stay pretty busy in training," Matheson said.
Before the canine training can begin, Matheson said they have to find the dog with the right temperament.
"We find a dog that has the right drive, that wants to play a game of hide-and-seek. That's really what it is; it's just a game to the dogs," Matheson said.
It's a game they play with real narcotics. Handlers train their dogs to memorize what odors to search for and then give the proper indication of where the odor is by sitting and keeping their nose on the odor.
"Then all of a sudden their toy magically appears and they get rewarded," Matheson said. "To them they think they're just finding their toy and they're going to get to play once they find it."
Matheson said these dogs are instrumental since they can do things officers can't.
"When it comes to narcotics detection, there's no other tool that can detect odors as good as a dog," Matheson said.
The dogs can help minimize search times for suspects and "make things safer for the officers" when clearing areas of suspects.
"It's valuable because a dog uses his keen senses to search versus several human officers," Matheson said.
Matheson said his favorite part of the job is seeing people be caught who otherwise would have escaped if not for the dogs.
"That's the most fun is seeing the dogs catch the bad guys who would've gotten away with their crime. … That to me is the most exciting," Matheson said.
Dogs and handlers are partners in their jobs, with the dogs also going home with the officers. Matheson's partner is Copper, a bloodhound.
"They come home with us every night and hang out with our families," Matheson said. "You form a pretty tight bond with your dog so you understand how each other work[s]." λ


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Fix: Microsoft Word Spell Check Is Not Working
Whenever the spelling, as well as grammar checking tool, doesn't work the way it normally works in Word, the reasons behind it can be any. Just a change in setting can solve your problem.
Remember! The given below steps shall be applicable for Word 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 as well as Word for Office 365 users.
The method of using Word's spell and grammar tool
- Firstly, press the Review tab.
- Then, press on Check Document or else Spelling and Grammar. It shall be present in the Proofing group.
- After that, opt for correcting or ignoring any errors the checker gets in the file.
Have a look at the Spelling and Grammar settings
- Firstly, choose the File tab.
- Then, choose Options. It is going to be towards the end of the left pane.
- Next, choose Proofing.
- After that, ensure to check the spell box.
- Then, choose to Recheck if you want Word to do a spell check on the present document whenever closing the dialog bar.
- Lastly, press on 'OK' for applying the modification and for closing the dialog bar.
Have a look at the language settings
- Firstly, put the cursor inside the file you wish to check.
- After that, put the combination of Ctrl+A for choosing the complete document.
- Then, choose the Review tab.
- After that, choose the Language pull-down. It shall be in the Language group.
- Next, choose Set Proofing Language. Note that the language dialog bar shall open.
- Then, choose the language that you wish to use.Ensure that you choose the correct region.
- After that, click on 'Do not check spelling or grammar' for removing a checkbox.
- Next, choose OK for applying the notifications.
- Then, close the dialog bar.
- After that, tap the F7 button in the document for testing the spelling as well as a grammar checking tool.
- Note that if it is working, then you need to go back for the Set Proofing Language setting.
- Then, ensure the preferred language has been chosen.
- Next, choose 'Set As Default'. It shall be towards the left-hand section of the dialog bar.
Go through exceptions
- Firstly, go to File.
- Then, press on Options.
- Next, choose the Proofing tab. It shall be towards the left-hand side of the Word Options.
- Ensure that every checkbox is not-ticked in the Exceptions for a section towards the end of the window.
- Lastly, tap on 'OK'.
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Many wholesale personal alarm dealers are frequently asked, "What are PERS? What are mPERS or mobile PERS?"
These acronyms stand for Personal Emergency Response Systems and Mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems.
PERS and mPERS are medical alert devices with a button that customers can press anytime to receive assistance.
PERS work in and around the home, and require the user to communicate with the monitoring center through a base station. PERS usually require a landline or Voice Over IP (VoIP) line.
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Rooibos – from the South African red bush – rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals. A luxurious blend of velvety Rooibos with lavender, roses and berry highlights. Every sip of this sophisticated tea tastes like a Red Velvet Party.
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This floral print dress is perfect for everday weekend wears, whether its a brunch date or a shooping trip this dress will be a statement to your outfit. The ivory hue add a refreshing brightness to your wardrobe ready for the warmer seasons ahead that would also fit a more formal look that's great for your wedding guest wardrobe.
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[logging]trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatallevel = "error"console_output = truefile_output = true
I've set file_output = false , but the file astra.log is still created into the directory.
This is a big security issue: when creating a product that is deployed as an installer, it is typically installed into Program Files (x64) directory. By default, the installation directory is READ ONLY. Which means that any attempt to write a file inside the installation directory of the application results in a security exception.
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Kim Jong-un Orders Halt to Border Casino Project
Joshua Park, Dec. 19, 2018, 9:21 a.m.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered a halt to a casino project under construction in the North Korea-China border region, Radio Free Asia reported on Tuesday.
Kim ordered officials to stop the entire "troublesome" casino project, according to a source in a Chinese border town who spoke to a North Korean trading company official who was there to lure investment.
The regime also abruptly ordered a halt to the construction of a 30-story five-star hotel in Sinuiju last month because Beijing opposed a large casino near the Chinese border, RFA added.
There is speculation that Kim, though eager to lure investment, backed down in the face of China's opposition.
Instead, according to the Wall Street Journal on Monday, "North Korea has accelerated a little-known program to use its abundant coal supply to produce synthetic gas, helping the isolated nation reduce its dependence on foreign oil and withstand sanctions aimed at curbing its nuclear program."
Coal gasification is the process of producing a synthetic gas similar to natural gas by making coal react with oxygen and hydrogen at a high temperature. Syngas can be used to generate power or manufacture industrial products.
The North is using Chinese technology to install syngas production equipment at fertilizer, iron and steel, and cement plants, the daily quoted a diplomat as saying.


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If you are looking for some fun STEM activities for kids of all ages you are going to love these hands on Simple Machine Projects for Kids! Kids will learn about the 6 simple machines: inclined planes, wheel & axel, wedges, levers, pulley, and screws.
Last year we learned about simple machines with a really fun, hands on 5 week Simple Machines Unit.
- Inclined Planes
- Wheels & Axel
- Gears
- Wedges & Screws
- Levers & Pulleys
- I Spy Simple Machines Book
- Simple Machines Mini Book
- Fun Simple Machines Game
It was so much fun that we wanted to follow up our study with some review activities. Learn about simple machines like inclined planes, wheel & axel, wedges, levers, pulley, and screws with these fun science experiments for kids.
Simple Machine Projects
- Archimedes Screw Exploration from High Hill Education is a simple project using a plastic bottle that showcases how this invention made hundreds of years ago was able to move material.
- Kids will get a kick out of moving toys from downstairs to upstairs using this Banister Pulley from Hands on As We Grow
- Kids are sure to be impressed by this working elevator model that explores pulleys from How to Adult
- Let your kids imaginations run wild as they make their own Button Wheel & Axel Cars from Almost Unschoolers
- This Corn Pulley from Play at Home Mom LLC is just what your preschooler needs in their sandbox to make simple machines come alive
- Pulley Experiment for Kids from 123 Homeschool 4 Me uses common household items like cans to make a fun-to-try simple machine
- No time to make your own simple machine, no worries! Do what Exploring Forces & Motion from A Day in First Grade did
- Simple machines and art collide in this fun Inclined Planes Art from Strong Start
- Explore the usefulness of Inclined Planes in this "Egg"speriment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Simple Machines for Kids
- Launching Snowman from Buggy & Buddy is such a cute activity to help kids explore levers in a super creative way!
- What can simple machines make? Take a peak with this Make a Crane from At Home with Ali
- Wheel and Axle Project using plates from Sciencing is a fun, simple to make project with items you probably have laying around your house.
- Simple and to the point Movable Pulley with Paper Clips from Carrots are Orange
- Nails vs. Screws from 123 Homeschool 4 Me gives an explanation and practical hands on activities kids can do to explore the why we use screws instead of nails
- Nuts, Bults & Screw Sculptures from Preschool Powol Packets is less about learning and more about discover and observation
- Paper Towel Roll Catapult from Kids Activities Blog is a mega size project showcasing the lever
- This epic PVC Pipe Pulley from Little Bins for Little Hands is big in size, not in cost or difficulty to make!
- Rolling Pin Pulley from Kids Activities Blog shows us that you don't need anything fancy to make simple machines work
- Tissue Box Catapult from Premeditated Leftovers is a fun twist on the typical lever project you've seen
- Using Marbles to Experiment with Forces from Inclined Planes from The Techy Teacher turns discovering inclined planes into a game. Ready. Set. Learn!
- What's the Big Deal with a Fulcrum? from Ozark Ramblings is a simple, no frills look at a lever.
Six Simple Machines
- This DIY Muscle Machine from KiwiCo is a fascinating project using pulleys.
- I Spy Simple Machines from 123 Homeschool 4 Me is a free printable that not only teaches about simple machines, but gives instructions for a fun simple machines scavenger hunt too!
- Bubble Machine Blower Machine from Teach Beside Me – this is such a fun idea kids will get excited about that explores the wheel simple machine
- Lego Zipline from Little Bins for Little Hands is such a cool project to explore pulleys with kids
- This easy to make pulley and lever board from Inspiration Labratories is the perfect introductory project to do indoors with kids of all ages!
- Levers have never been more fun than when you create one out of recycled materials like The OT Toolbox
- DIY Craft Stick Catapult is a fun-to-try activity learning about levers from Coffee Cups and Crayons
- Make science come alive for kids with this Straw Roller coaster from Frugal Fun 4 Boys that explores inclined planes with kids!
- Dive into history with this Ancient Civilization Irrigation Model that explores several simple machines from Teach Student Savvy
With over 30 creative, fun, and unique ideas for teaching simple machines for kids you are bound to find the perfect project for your target audience. These are fun activiteis for kids in social isolation as you can make simple machines around the house .Your hardest choice is which one of these science projects to try first!
Science Experiments for Kids
Learn how to make a lava lamp, learn about capillary action with this amazing walking water experiment, or help kids visualize density with this balloon science expeirment.
Teach kids about chemical reactions in this EASY dancing raisins experiment, or amaze your students as we teach you how to grow crystals, and finally help kids understand why do leaves change colors in the fall with this cool chromotography experiment.
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Basic Conditions of Employment Bill; Labour Relations Amendment Bill: hearings
Employment and Labour
16 October 2001
Meeting Summary
A summary of this committee meeting is not yet available.
Meeting report
16 October 2001
Chairperson: Mr S Manie
Documents handed out :
Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill [B70-2001]
Labour Relations Amendment Bill [B77-2001]
Submission by Business South Africa
Submission by COSATU
Submission by The Free Market Foundation (available 22 October)
The Committee heard submissions from Business South Africa, COSATU, the Independent Bar Association and the Free Market Foundation. Business South Africa and Cosatu were requested to reach a compromise on the retrenchment clause and present the Committee with a final view. The Free Market Foundation argued that the two ways in which to increase the demand for labour was firstly, growth and secondly, through incentives.
Business South Africa
Mr Van Vuuren, with colleagues Dr F. Barker, Dr E Strydom and Ms C Gardner, stated that Business South Africa had been part of the NEDLAC process over the past few months. It was this process which initiated the outcome of the results presented in their submission.
The submission by Business South Africa focused on three key issues, namely:
-The Retrenchment Clause
-Sunday Work Provisions
-Collective Groupings
He presented his written submission and invited questions from Members.
Mr Clelland (DP) asked for an explanation of the term "forum shopping". Ms Thabetha (ANC) also requested and explanation of the term.
Mr Van Vuuren explained that forum shopping currently meant that elective right employees could decide whether to go to the Labour Court with their issue, alternatively to go on strike. With regard to substantive issues, Business South Africa recommends that these rights be limited or restricted. In other words, employees would not have the freedom to choose in this regard.
Mr Mshudulu (ANC) expressed concern about the new terminology and wording contained in the difinition of the term "retrenchment". He also asked Business South Africa what their viewpoint was on the disclosure of information.
Mr Van Vuuren responded that in using the words "dismissal" and "retrenchment" no attempt was being made by Business South Africa to camouflage whether retrenchment was less serious.
Regarding disclosure of information, Business South Africa had been silent on this issue because it was an agreed upon principle as contained in S189 of the Labour Relations Act.
Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)
COSATU President: Mr W Madisha, outlined four key issues:
-The Labour Relations Amendment Bill
-Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill
-The Skills Development Act
-The Employment Equity Act
Mr Patel: Regional Secretary, COSATU, advised that the NEDLAC process had been extremely difficult, but at the same time slightly productive. It was through this interaction with NEDLAC that a substantive bilateral consensus was obtained. However, the following areas could not be agreed upon, namely: Clause 5 - Section 34 (A); Clause 9 - Section 50 (2A); Clause 10 - Section 55. Clause 20 - Section 83 (A); Clause 3 - Section 28 (1) (1); Clause 22 - Section 115 (2A).
Clause 22 - Section 115 (2B); Clause 26, 27, 28 ; Clause 39 (1) - Section 154 (7) (a).
Clause 40 (c) -Section 158 (1A); Clause 48 - Section 189 (2); Clause 48 - Section 189 (3).
Clause 48 - Section 189 (4) (b); Clause 49 - Section 189 A (3); Clause 49 - Section 189 (A) (7) (a).
Clause 49 - Section 189 A (10) (b); Clause 49 - Section 189 A (13), (14), (15)
Clause 49 - Section 189 A (19) (1); Clause 50 (e) - Section 191 (5) (a) (ii); Clause 52 - Section 194 (1). Clause 53 - Section 197; Clause 55 - Section 200 A; Clause 58 (e) - Section 213; Clause 59 - Item 27 (1) (a) and 28.
Mr Patel referred Members to pages 16-25 of the submission.
Mr Clelland (DP) asked Business South Africa if they agreed with COSATU's submission that the words "operational requirement" be deleted from Clause 49; Section 189 A (19) (i) as contained on page 23 of COSATU's submission document.
Dr Barker responded that Business South Africa did not support this view because it was a substantive amendment and not a technical amendment as suggested by COSATU.
The Chair then addressed Business South Africa and COSATU by stating that both organisations had given substantial motivations as to why certain amendments should be made. Furthermore, that the whole purpose of public hearings was to hear what the general public had to say on this subject matter. He suggested that the parties obtain some common ground or a final view which is then to be presented before the Committee.
Free Market Foundation
Mr Leon Louw: Director, Free Market Foundation, argued that there were two ways to increase the demand for labour. Firstly, through growth and secondly, through incentives. He referred Members to the Foundation's written submission.
Independent Advocates Association
Advocate Klein stated that no presentation was necessary as the Bill now made provision for independent advocates to appear in the Labour Court, not previously provided for.
The hearings were adjourned for the day.
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Revealed: Top sectors of trillion-dollar GCC construction pipeline
Exclusive research reveals GCC oil and gas, infrastructure, and urban projects valued in excess of $2.7tn
With rising oil prices injecting cautious optimism over the health of the Middle East's construction sector, data from construction intelligence platform ProTenders has offered a glimpse in the size and scope of the region's projects as it stands today – defined across the urban, infrastructure, and oil and gas sectors, on a country-by-country basis.
The data portrays a region that is once again pouring resources into its ambitious infrastructure plans, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context, with the UAE – perhaps as no surprise – dominating the urban sector when compared to its fellow GCC states. With this data in mind, defined also by project stage – from planning through to construction – opportunities for contractors and consultants, among others, across a project's lifecycle are certainly there for the taking as we look towards 2019.
Active oil and gas
When it comes to the GCC's oil and gas sector, Saudi Arabia leads the pack when ranked in terms of its current project portfolio value, which currently stands at $192.6bn (projects which are on hold are excluded from this figure). The UAE is not far behind, with the value of country's active oil and gas sector valued at $152.2bn – despite having more projects than its neighbouring kingdom. The bulk of oil and gas projects in the UAE are under construction ($92.8bn), and the same can be said for the kingdom, which has $111.3bn worth of projects currently being built.
Yet, with Bahrain's 35 projects – across the planning, design, tender, and construction stages – valued at $114.5bn, why does there seem to be little co-relation between the total value and number of projects in each GCC country?
READ: PM Imran Khan seeks Saudi investors for Pakistan oil refineries
Bart Cornelissen, managing partner at Monitor Deloitte Middle East – the strategy consulting arm of Deloitte – says projects "tend to come in many shapes and sizes, and as such looking at the number of projects only doesn't provide the real picture on the uptake of spend in the industry", adding: "What we have seen over the last few years, and might do going forward, is that the total spend has grown and will grow slower than the number of projects, which implies a smaller size of the average project. This is the result of operators and investors trying to manage the risks and returns of their project portfolio by developing smaller projects than before."
What is undeniable is that oil and gas capex is increasing in the region again.
With this in mind, the total value of oil and gas projects across the GCC stands at $718bn, with over half of this figure ($487bn) now at the construction stage. "What is undeniable is that oil and gas capital expenditure (capex) is increasing in the region again, although what has changed is how that capital is spent," says Cornelissen. He points out that "a cost-conscious culture has now set in", particularly after oil prices bottomed out in 2014, with the price of Brent crude falling by 44% between June and December.
"At the beginning many firms believed that a low price was a temporary issue – then it became lower for longer, and finally lower forever," he adds.
Four years later saw the price of oil hit $82.14 a barrel on 25 September, 2018 – a high caused partly by Saudi Arabia-led Opec efforts to restrict output. However, speaking to Construction Week this September immediately after this four-year high, the Deloitte energy expert explained that there is also often a lag time between any rises in oil price and capital expenditure on new projects: "Oil and gas projects have a long horizon; firms look at the viability of a project's life cycle over, for example, a 10 to 20-year time frame," he said at the time. "So this rise in oil price won't have an immediate impact on the size and number of oil and gas projects across the GCC. Gone are the days of $100 a barrel."
The number of projects currently on hold in the GCC's oil and gas sector is also an interesting data point, particularly when compared between Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi and the UAE. "A lot of projects in the region may have been [conceptualised] in the old [economy], which was defined in part by higher prices," explains Cornelissen.
READ: Saudi Aramco, Bahrain's Bapco commission 112km oil pipeline
"This could be a reason why projects are now on hold or are 'dropping out'. Also, a company may have a license to operate in a certain area, for example, but the technology may not be there yet to make that project commercially viable at the current oil price."
Of course, this does not mean that these projects are never going to be developed – only that in contemporary market conditions, they may be held back by commercial constraints. At present, the UAE has 42 oil and gas projects worth $48.5bn on hold, followed by Saudi Arabia, which has 19 projects worth $40.1bn. Cornelissen says: "It is also important to look at the ration between the number of projects and capex – projects now are becoming more efficient.
"When looking at a country by country basis, the value of all Bahrain's oil and gas projects stands at a similar value to Saudi's total figure."
Infrastructure and urban
Standing at $718bn, the region's oil and gas sector – excluding projects on hold – makes up just over quarter of all active GCC projects in terms of total value across the oil and gas, urban, and infrastructure sectors. However, it is the latter – made up of aviation, energy, transport, and other heavy-engineering projects – that makes up the lion's share of total value across the three. Excluding projects currently on hold, the value of active GCC infrastructure scheme stands at $1.14tn, 42% of the GCC's $2.72tn total project value figure.
There's a strong demand for core infrastructure expenditure, and it goes back to the commitment, which is apparent from various GCC governments.
Ciaran McCormack, regional director for the Middle East at global construction consultancy Linesight, comments: "What that tells me is that these infrastructure projects are huge schemes, and I think that's a reflection of the [priorities of the] governments in the GCC, their determination to carry out their infrastructure projects, and undertake the master developments to diversify their economies. The fact that the majority of spend is focused on infrastructure highlights the significance of the projects. Infrastructure is something we can't ignore."
READ: Dubai's RTA approves $160m smart traffic infrastructure project
On a country-by-country basis, Saudi leads the GCC's infrastructure sector, with $585.3bn worth of projects across the planning, design, tender, and construction stages. Excluding projects on hold, this figure represents 51% of the GCC's total infrastructure project value ($1.14tn), as McCormack points out.
"Again, if you look at the infrastructure sector, 47% of projects in terms of value in the UAE are at the planning and design stage, while 51% are in Saudi and 63% in Kuwait. Certainly, the focus for consultants like ourselves needs to be on the infrastructure sector. There's a strong demand for core infrastructure expenditure, and it goes back to the commitment, which is apparent from various GCC governments, to diversify their revenue base and reduce dependencies on hydrocarbons."
Indeed, the kingdom has made no secret of this concerted effort, as part of its National Transformation Program 2020, which is an important component of Saudi Vision 2030. A primary focus of the NTP is to gradually reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on crude oil exports, transforming the country into a global investment hub. And, while the low oil price has clearly played a role in spurring on the strategy's development, the NTP also recognises that the kingdom has much more to offer on the global stage.
Megaprojects such as the $500bn (SAR1.9tn) Neom megacity on the kingdom's Red Sea Coast and the 334km² Qiddiya entertainment city only offers only more examples of the leadership's desire to position the kingdom as economic, tourist, and cultural destination globally.
When it comes to Saudi, you may see contractors taking a much more aggressive approach to tendering in order to secure the turnover.
Speaking on this trend, Karim Helal, founder and chief executive officer of ProTenders, says: "GCC governments are increasingly turning towards public-private partnerships to fill the budgetary gaps for transport and infrastructure developments. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Transport announced 23 new projects worth of $598.9m (SAR2.2bn) to build a new network of roads."
READ: Musanada launches Abu Dhabi infrastructure projects worth $123m
McCormack adds: "The outlook for the construction market in Saudi definitely has improved; the opportunities do exist when you look at the number of projects at the tender stage. Against this backdrop, there will be significant challenges for contractors – it's a good challenge, but it really comes down to how they are going to price these projects from perhaps a standing stop position.
"When it comes to Saudi, you may see contractors taking a much more aggressive approach to tendering in order to secure the turnover. If their turnover is low, they want to secure as much of that as possible, and they may adopt a more competitive strategy."
While Saudi Arabia largely dominates the GCC's infrastructure sector, with $204.5bn worth of projects at the planning stage, followed by the UAE's $44.2bn, the latter is the biggest player when it comes to active urban projects. Residential, commercial, corporate, healthcare, hospitality, educational, industrial, recreational, cultural, governmental, laboratory, pharma, religious, and research projects are all included as urban sector projects, as defined by ProTenders.
The road ahead
The value of active projects in this urban sector in the UAE currently stands at $377.9bn, representing 44% of the value of the GCC's total figure for this segment ($868bn), and followed by Saudi ($274.9bn).
"These statistics show that from a country by country perspective, the UAE remains number one in the urban sector," says McCormack. "We're always interested in the pipeline when we see these figures, as that is where the opportunities are coming from. In the urban sector, 51% of the total value of projects in Saudi Arabia are at the planning and design stage. Meanwhile, Oman is next at 42%, and the UAE drops to about 28%."
Interestingly the UAE has 1,433 active urban projects classed as 'on hold', on top off the country's 13,373 total figure.
READ: Saudi Arabia reveals construction progress updates of $500bn Neom
Saudi Arabia ranks second with 268 schemes on hold, followed by Oman with 129, Bahrain's 28, and Kuwait at 20. While the UAE's figure may look alarming, it is important to take into account the total number of active projects in the country, as McCormack explains.
2018 has seen an upward trend when it comes to the GCC construction industry.
"Looking at on-hold projects in the UAE, compared to the number of active projects, the number of 'on hold' projects represents about 10% of that total figure. That's actually comparable to both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, which hover at about 9 -10% in terms of total projects on hold.
"If you look at both ends of the spectrum, Oman has about 13.7% of its projects on hold, with Kuwait at the lower end with about 6.5%. You need to be considerate in the overall context."
Helal also cites the decline in oil prices, which he says "has forced most developers" to cut down the cost of the project or event cancel some. Large projects in the region are expected to continue to feel the slump in oil prices, Helal says: "Despite signs of recovery, Dubai Holding has put $20.2bn master project Jumeirah Central on hold just over a year after its launch."
However, he adds, developers and contractors are still going ahead with building projects as scheduled, with many being developed to meet the anticipated rush during the Expo 2020 Dubai.
PROGRESS REPORT: Construction at Expo 2020 Dubai site
Helal explains: "2018 has seen an upward trend when it comes to the GCC construction industry, which is expected to continue to remain largely positive, backed by Saudi Vision 2030 to attract more investors into the market. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are likely to remain the top markets for the construction industry.
"Dubai's economy is likely to benefit from Expo 2020. Among the construction sectors, residential, education, hospitality, healthcare, transport, and energy are expected to emerge as sectors with lucrative opportunities for developers and investors, as well as contractors, and consultants in the coming years," the ProTenders boss concludes.


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2019 has been the year of country concerts for me! In January, a friend and I went to a concert featuring five up-and-coming country artists here in Madison, and it was so fun to get to know some newer artists and now to start hearing their songs on the radio!
Then, in February, Andrew and I went to see one of our bucket list artists, Alan Jackson. I remember back in November seeing an article about his upcoming tour dates, and casually clicking on it not expecting to see any shows near us. Turns out, he was coming to Madison in February! I've never jumped on a ticket so quick. Andrew and I are huge fans of his and have always said he'd be one artist we have to see when we get a chance.
After three months of anticipation, the concert day was finally here! And on National Margarita Day, no less. So we of course had to go out for Mexican before the concert and treat ourselves to a Friday night Margarita before watching Alan Jackson sing "Margaritaville". 🙂
This photo right here is my happy place. 🙂 Sipping on a margarita and munching on chips and salsa with my guy across the table!
Fortunately and unfortunately, we enjoyed the concert so much that all I got was this photo:
He was a simple performer, but has so many hits and recognizable songs. And, for the first time in my life, I can say that I cried at a concert. Twice. "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning" is a tear-jerker for anyone, and "Remember When" reminds me of my grandma who passed in 2017! So, needless to say, Alan Jackson put on a great show.
Then, thanks to my awesome brother, Mark, we had tickets for the Old Dominion show this past Thursday night! I had seen them perform one other time when they opened up for Kenny Chesney at Miller Park a few years ago, and knew they were amazing in concert, so we were excited!
We got home from work and ran out the door right away to grab a bite to eat. Andrew and I are really into trying out new places that we often drive by but have never been to, and they've always been great! So that's what we did before the concert. We went to Working Draft Beer Company here in Madison.
We each got a beer, and…
…a sandwich! I tried the Cheese Steak Sandwich, and Andrew had the McShoulder sandwich. We both really enjoyed them! So, if you're looking for a unique brewery in the Madison area, check out Working Draft!
When we got to the concert, we took our obligatory selfie.
Our seats were awesome! They were on risers just off the floor and straight back from the stage. We had to laugh, though, because the camera blocked out a good chunk of the stage from our perspective. 🙂
See? That's Mitchell Tenpenny behind the camera – or at least I think so! Ha. Anyway, Mitchell Tenpenny and Jordan Davis both opened up for Old Dominion, and both were great! Andrew and I have been loving Mitchell Tenpenny's songs on the radio, and Andrew always jokes that he should go by "Mitchell Dime". Get it? This is typical of Andrew's sense of humor. 😉
Then, it was time for Old Dominion! I hadn't realized just how many hits Old Dominion has accrued over the years…song after song was a crowd favorite!
The really cool part about this show was when they each talked about all the songs they had written for other country artists. They would sing the chorus and talk about the songwriting process, and everyone was shocked each time to learn that this well-known song by another country artist was actually written by a band member of Old Dominion! They are some pretty talented guys, and it's cool to get a peek into the inner-workings of Nashville and what it takes to rise to the top in the country music business.
So, there's a look at our two country concerts this past month! Have you seen these artists in concert? What has been your favorite concert ever? Who are you looking forward to seeing someday? Share with us in the comments below!


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The First Annual Symposium on Transportation Informatics, held at UB's newest Engineering Facility, Davis Hall.
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Whether you made it to the inaugural event or not, be sure to check back for information regarding next year's event! For more information, visit buffalo.edu/transinfo Photographer: Douglas Levere
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In case you miss the links I send out on Twitter, Deadspin's sub-site Regressing is running a series on the biggest plays of the week. I created a tool for them them lists the biggest plays in terms of Win Probability Added (WPA).
The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN, hosts the 94th annual AFCA showpiece event from January 8-11 and Global Football President Patrick Steenberge will be available to meet coaches and visitors to the Convention at Booth 304-306 in the exhibit hall.
Since 1996, only Global Football has consistently provided amateur football players, coaches, families and fans the opportunity to travel and compete internationally with people of differing cultures, producing games and tours in 25 countries on 6 continents. More than 350 teams and 15,000 curious travelers have encountered a positive life-changing experience, while enjoying the ultimate team-building opportunity.
The American Professional Football Association was formed, a little bit later National Football League was established. The two organizations were competing for players which drove up salaries.
In 1966 they merged and agreed that each league champion would meet in a game called the Super Bowl. In the ensuing years, football has become the most popular sport in America – a billion-dollar business and a vital part of American Thanksgiving and New Year celebrations. The Super Bowl is now unofficial holiday and a worldwide phenomenon. Last week, the Denver Broncos sacked head coach, Mike Shanahan, after the club failed to reach the play-offs following a poor run of form. Shanahan joined the club as head coach in 1995 after being associated with them in one way or another for many years and he experienced some success during his reign.
The Broncos won the Super Bowl in 1998 and managed to defend their title the following year. Although the club won half of their matches this season, several bad results towards the latter stages left them unable to be a part of the play-offs. During his time at the club, Shanahan won 146 matches and lost a total of 89.
Shanahan's sacking has come as a shock to many, especially since he was such an experienced coach. Only Jeff Fisher, who became head coach of Tennessee in the early 1990s, had been serving as a coach for longer than Shanahan.
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Posted: 06-Sept-2017.
Between my regular job, illness, family, travel, sport, commissioned job and Eid ... there was no time to post the challenge weekly blog. However, I continued taking photograph every week. So lets start
1) week 32 - Technical : HDR
I went to photograph the exterior of a hotel in a weekend and I ended up with this HDR picture and of course it was an HDR image in order to capture the entire tonal range:
2) week 33 - Artistic High Key:
Those two pictures were shot in Dubai while I was in a business trip. The first one was inside the contruction site I was visiting and the other was just outside "Naif" souq in old Dubai area (Naif Area):
3) week 34 - Story: Stranger:
These pictures were taken while I was photographing a model for a collection of traditional dresses for the designer. Those called "abaya" and they are considered a traditional dress but with a modern twist in this collection:
4) week 35- Technical: Stitched Panorama:
This new mall in Bahrain has some very nice potential for a life style photo shoot. The light and design is amazing. Some handheld pictures done using Fuji 14mm f2.8 with my new backup camera XT-20:
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Health Canada issues warning about a Chinese medicine
Health Canada has issued a warning about a Chinese medicine called Bejai Bowyantan.
The substance is used to treat children with fever, stomach aches, diarrhea or the flu. It's also used for children who are having problems sleeping.
Health Canada says there's a reasonable chance that Bejai Bowyantan could cause adverse reaction or even death.
That's because five per cent of Bejai Bowyantan consists of a substance called borneolum syntheticum, which has similar toxic properties to camphor, a substance known to be extremely dangerous, especially for children.
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Quang Tri celebrates World Oceans Day with exhibition on islands
The central province of Quang Tri marked World Oceans Day (June 8) with the opening of a mobile exhibition on Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.
Visitors at the Hoang Sa - Truong Sa exhibition in Quang Tri (Photo: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – The central province of Quang Tri marked World Oceans Day (June 8) on Cua Tung beach with the opening of a mobile exhibition on historical and legal evidence affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.
The exhibits include a large number of maps, documents and photos of different periods, which were collected by international and domestic researchers.
The materials demonstrate Vietnam's continuous exercise of sovereignty over and safeguarding of the archipelagos, rejecting China's distorted versions of history.
The same day, the province held a meeting in response to the World Oceans Day and the Vietnam Sea and Islands Week 2017.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of Quang Tri People's Committee Ha Sy Dong said the Vietnam sea and islands week, themed "for future of next generations", sends out an appeal for communal efforts in protecting the marine environment.
During the week, local authorities and agencies will hold communications campaigns on policies and laws on sea and islands, and the role and potential of sea and islands in national development.-VNA


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Carlo Vinci, Jr. – Piper Of Dreams
If you missed Egon's pop up record shop, you can still indulge in the find of the weekend – a sealed, original copy of Carlo Vinci's private-press, deep jazz album via our friends at Frederiksberg Records.
Sold AS-IS – no returns or refunds. We've opened a few copies and they've been flat and played well but we make no guarantees.
From Carlo's original liner notes –
Come Experience with me a dream; a reality; a search for a better way, a greater understanding of who we are and what we are made of. Smile with the STAREYED SPHINX as he smiles with you. Know the power of the COSMIC DRAGON SLAYER. Soar and float on the BLUE SNOWFLAKE as common as the unicorn and as real as the sun. Laugh, clap, and party with me in LIT PIPES. Dream what the PIPER OF DREAMS dreams; then you will know that he is as much a part of you as you are of him.
The music of Carlo Vinci Jr. exists outside of the common sphere of musical classifications. Independent of space or time, it generates a subtle electricity in the mind of the listener. PIPER OF DREAMS, his first album, is more than a showcase for his multi-instrumental talents. This album has been the focal point of influences which range from classical to jazz, from primitive to progressive. The result is music that is at once sophisticated and elemental In this album, Carlo brings together technical excellence and creative diversity, producing an innate message that is felt on a level deeper than concious thought. PIPER OF DREAMS is a celebration.
Side One:
COSMIC DRAGON SLAYER in V parts:
I At the Village
II Dragonsland
III The Fight
IV Dragon's Defeat
V Telling the Story: Piper of Dreams I
Side Two:
Lit Pipes
Blue Snowflake
Stareyed Sphinx
Piper of Dreams II


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In today's volatile economic environment, retirement is one of the most important topics couples need to be talking about. However, according the American Psychological Association (APA) a third of adults with partners reported that money was a major source of conflict in their relationship. In fact, people at all stages of marriage find talking about money to be more stressful than most other issues. This survey is further supported by other Harris Polls in which at least 36% of partners in the U.S. confessed that they did not know how much their spouse contributes to retirement savings and another 23% have no knowledge of the value of their partner's retirement account. This tendency to mute retirement talk however can have long term effects on both the marriage and the quality of life couples have in their golden years.
7 Ways Couples Sabotage Their Retirement
- They fail to work as a unit to prepare for retirement. According to a Fidelity study, an estimated 40% of couples don't agree on the lifestyle they expect to live during retirement. In fact, 45% of couples agreed that their basic day-to-day decisions are made jointly, but two in ten women also admitted that they had little or no input into the financial decisions in their household. When older married couples were asked to share their best advice for the next generation in this study; 51% suggested that all financial decisions should be made together.
- Assuming that your spouse is saving sufficiently for retirement. It is not uncommon for one partner in a marriage to carry the financial weight of retirement. This is often the case if there is a major income gap in the relationship. Based on a salary comparison survey, women without children typically earn at least 21% less than their spouse. The income disparity is even greater when children become a part of the equation. For instance, a Harris Poll indicated that women with one or more children typically earn 31% less than their husbands. If a wife earns less than her husband and does not have any retirement savings of her own, in the event of a divorce, she could face serious financial problems in retirement.
- Overlooking the importance of scheduling regular and specific time together to review retirement savings strategies. Financial experts agree that it is important that couples are in sync about changes to retirement contributions, investments in stock or other financial decisions that has to potential to enhance or reduce their retirement savings. By scheduling time to review retirement issues, decisions can be made that are in the best interest of the couple as a unit.
- Retiring too early without appropriate forethought or financial savings for long-term retirement. While most people are able to wait until they are eligible for the maximum private or public retirement benefits, an accident, sickness of loss of a job can force one or both partners into early retirement. If they are weak financially, this can seriously threaten the couple's quality of life as well as the stability of their marriage.
- Failure to consult their partner before making important financial decisions that may impact retirement savings or future contributions. A key Harris Poll found that approximately 14% of couples that are saving for retirement and has a brokerage account admit that they do not consult with their partner before making investment trading decisions.
- Waiting too long to meet with a financial adviser. A qualified financial adviser can provide timely direction and the most beneficial retirement saving strategy based on a couple's income, tax advantages and various other options relevant to long term retirement planning.
- By not incrementally increasing their retirement contributions. Most people spend rather than save, even a portion of a raise or additional income that through compounded interest could significantly the amount of money they accrue by the time they reach full retirement. Even if the couple's income did not increase, they could make a commitment through careful planning to increase their retirement contributions by even a nominal amount at the beginning of each year. Some employers provide an auto-increase program that enable their employees to automatically increase their retirement contribution percentage by a specified amount annually.
What Couples Should NOT Do…
- Rush to retire.
- Be ignorant about their partner's strengths and weaknesses with money, saving habits, true retirement goals, expectations and contributions.
- Wait too long to discuss planning for retirement.
- Hide money from one another is more common than you may think. According to Forbes, 13 million Americans has hidden bank or credit card accounts from their spouse or partner. Marriage is a commitment and when you pledge to be a part of a union with another person you should not lie to them about your finances. Having a separate account is one thing but if you are attempting to hide assets before a divorce it could amount to criminal charges. When couples get divorced their martial assets are split up equally. If you were to get divorced and your spouses attorney were to find out you were hiding assets during the discovery process you would have to give a live testimony under oath about assets and property. IF you continue to lie during discovery or your deposition to hide assets than you have committed perjury and that is a punishable crime. Instead of hiding assets, get a divorce lawyer that can help project your interest and your assets and that will advocate for you.
Communication is key and it is important to talk to your significant other or spouse about finances before taking the next step. If both parties want to agree to have or not have separate accounts from gifts or inheritances they may receive during the marriage that is up to them. Secrets are lies and successful marriages are built on a foundation of trust.
- Try to implement a retirement strategy without talking to a qualified financial planner. Ignorance about the retirement planning process can result in financial missteps that could have far reaching effects such as saving in the wrong accounts, not taking advantage of tax- advantages, not contributing enough to employee programs such as 401(k) or other employer-supported plan and paying significant penalties for withdrawing funds from retirement accounts from IRAs. Getting financial assistance is especially important if…
- They have difficulty talking about money
- One or both partners lack financial savvy
- If there is a sizeable income gap
- Put off regular assessment of their retirement readiness. Fear that cause people to avoid evaluating their retirement can also prevent them from addressing the innumerable ways in which they be sabotaging their retirement. They could also miss out on early steps they could take, sooner rather than later, that would vastly improve their retirement outlook.
Lack of communication between you and your partner about money in general and retirement in particular could cause you to end up losing your current lifestyle or living below the poverty line during retirement. Talking about retirement issues early, such as how much you can realistically save right now for retirement, what age you want to retire, the retirement lifestyle you hope to have and where you want to live are all great talking points that can get couples excited about planning for their retirement. Then, arrange to talk to a financial planner who can help you to create a feasible financial strategy that can you on track for a successful retirement.
Matt Logan is a Representative with Matt Logan Inc and Summit Brokerage and may be reached at www.mattloganinc.com, 336-540-9700 or [email protected].
Matt Logan Inc is an independent firm with Securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services offered through Summit Financial Group Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., its affiliates and Matt Logan Inc. do not give tax or legal advice. You should consult an experienced professional regarding the tax consequences of a specific transaction. These are the views of Matt Logan Inc, and not necessarily those of Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. and any of its affiliates and should not be construed as investment advice.
- http://apa.org/helpcenter/money-conflict.aspx
- http://apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/02/money-stress.aspx
- https://www.fidelity.com/static/dcle/welcome/documents/CouplesRetirementStudy.pdf
- https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/investing/study-couples-keep-retirement-savings-secrets/?rsstrk=nw-synd_403_0_0&trk=nw-wire_305_301921_25176
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/kateashford/2016/02/03/hidden-account/2/#5112de361eb2
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304356604577337743171120240