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Technologies such as machine learning and the internet of things (IoT) are taking their place alongside more traditional products at AHR Expo in Orlando this week. Performance of the industry's historic product mix continues to improve from the standpoint of efficiency and sustainability, and elements of the industry's "digitization" are making it even better. The "smart building" has finally arrived in earnest.
"Our world is changing," said Jenny Stentz, Area Vice President, Building Solutions, North America, for Johnson Controls. "Our customers are talking about it everywhere we go. They are demanding more control over the environment they occupy, and that is driving change."
Collaborating With Customers For Efficient Solutions
In the case of Johnson Controls, the changes are being implemented in the context of a collaborative relationship with customers; in effect, they are working Changes are being implemented in the context of a collaborative relationship with customerstogether with customers in the co-development of solutions that deploy the latest technologies. The massive amount of data available from today's systems, when analyzed using new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools, yields opportunities for more efficient systems for customers.
Johnson Controls offered a panel discussion on "Changing Customer Demands" to kick off the AHR Expo. The deployment of "digital assets" alongside JCI's product mix can have a practical impact on energy usage, saving in the range of 20 to 40% of the costs of operating a system, says the company. "Together, they drive the outcomes our customers are looking for," said George Oliver, Johnson Controls' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Oliver added: "We try to put the customer at the center of all that we do. We try to understand the questions and be ahead of the curve."
Pushing The Digital Message
JCI is continuing to invest to improve its product mix — in the range of $650 to $700 million in the last year. Investments include development of a state-of-the-art facility in Norman, Okla. There is also a training center, and the company continues to invest in the Navigator platform.
"We have truly focused on being a products company, which really focuses our investment," said Mike Ellis, Executive Vice President, Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Johnson Controls. "It all depends on our ability to leverage what is right in front of us." JCI positions itself as a "pure-play" buildings company that is IoT-aware.
There were other companies pushing a digital message on the first day of AHR Expo, too. For example, Delta showcased a comprehensive suite of building automation technologies built around the theme "Smarter Buildings, Smarter Cities." Their booth showcased the ability to improve operating efficiency and reduce energy usage by combining various Delta products, including building automation solutions from Delta Controls Inc. and LOYTEC.
|Panasonic highlighted new technologies, including a system that suppresses pollutants and odors using nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles.
Delta's O3 Sensor Hub combines multiple temperature and occupancy inputs with audio and detection accuracy enhanced by machine learning to provide more precise temperature reading and better control of other systems.
Digital-era Machine Learning
Armstrong Fluid Technology highlighted Active Performance Management based on digital-era machine learning. The system optimizes the operation of equipment and makes recommendations about how operators can make the equipment work even better. The system operates on three levels. First, the Design Envelope intelligent devices (such as pumps and booster systems) send alerts and warnings about operation. Second, a systems optimization level considers data from a number of devices together; third, all the data is brought up into the cloud.
The suite of solutions ensures that equipment runs at optimal condition. It prevents performance drift; furthermore, from population learning, the system improves the performance of a building over time. The system continues to learn by analyzing data from the population of assets connected to the cloud, including the large installed base of Design Envelope products.
Exciting New Product Innovations
Panasonic is highlighting the ClimaPure XE wall-mounted heat pump for cold climates. The ductless system features "nanoeX," a built-in air and surface purification There were many companies pushing a digital message on the first day of AHR Expotechnology that reduces pollutants and odors. Nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles are rich in hydroxyl (OH) radicals, which are effective at suppressing pollutants and odors.
Friedrich highlighted the VRP Variable Refrigerant Packaged Heat Pumps, which provide VRF performance with single package simplicity. The "VRF in a box" solves more design problems than complex systems like VRF and 4-pipe systems. The product offers best-in-class cooling performance, super-efficient heating, true humidity control, and conditioned fresh air to help building owners achieve ASHRAE 62.1 compliance for commercial buildings and 62.2 compliance for residential buildings.
Bradford White is showing the AeroTherm Series Heat Pump Water Heater that provides hot water more efficiently using technology to transfer heat from the air into the tank. The yearly energy savings is around $304 versus an electric tank. The pump can quickly pay for itself.
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With a background in engineering and project management, she enjoys deciphering how things and people operate best, like helping design hardware for a first edition smartphone or lecturing at an Ethiopian University. At home, the curiosity continues. You might find assessing weather conditions, soil types or fertilisers, or simply getting stuck in with her love for gardening.


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Unlike some who leave, I did not have a party or event to mark the exit. I didn't even announce the actual date of my departure. It was simply too hard for me. For the most part, I kept it on the down-low, making as many connections to people as time allowed. Unfortunately, I didn't get to everyone I wanted. It was far more physically and emotionally exhausting than I imagined it to be. After all, I closed the book on nearly twenty-five years of my life. It's big.
A key reason for my hastened and deliberately undramatic departure had to do with my mother. She has been in poor health lately, suffering from a weakened heart and lungs, and she's been declining. After my stepfather died last summer (which was her third time being widowed), she's had a tough time getting her bearings, even admitting to me several months ago that she felt "lost." In my amateur observation, I'd guess that depression and sadness have been conspiring to chip away at her verve, will and desire to "get-up-and-go," resulting in a decline in her physical well-being.
When I made the decision several months ago to move back to Cleveland, I could hear my mom's excitement at the prospect. My siblings were also telling me that she was looking forward to my homecoming. As her visits to the emergency room grew more frequent and her stays in the hospital grew longer, it was becoming abundantly clear that cleaning up my affairs in New York and getting back home as quickly as possible was the right move.
As of this writing, I've been here for over a week. In that time, mom has been in (and out) of the ICU twice, in a lot of pain when she moves and not too interested in eating much. On one day in particular, it looked like we were at the end. The powerlessness that accompanies watching a loved one suffer is extremely frustrating. Against a backdrop of gutting losses for everyone in 2016, the prospect of all this isn't thrilling.
In my case, it's also been all-consuming, leaving me with little time or energy for much else, which isn't healthy. This has all been a huge adjustment, and I'm working on getting a better balance with all of it. Under the circumstances, this relocation to Cleveland has not been pleasant so far. At all. I need to make time for things that bring me joy to counterbalance all of this. Otherwise, I'll start to resent this move and be no good to anyone.
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The sticker trading card brand has decided to get into a totally different segment and fans were quick to react on social media about how they would try each and every item
We know that the Garbage Pail Kids brand makes sticker trading cards that have been popular since the 80s. But now we hear that they are getting into a segment that is totally different. Something that fans of the brand and their stickers may have never thought they would ever venture into - food, according to bloody-disgusting.com. Yes, you heard that right! Die-hard fans of the brand are, however, not too bothered and will probably go wherever their dear card company goes. Despite all these years, the Garbage Pail Kids brand has been only growing in strength.
They have announced an all-new line of cards. In addition to this, there are new collectibles and toys that will also be available in stores very soon. Next time you go to a store you will not fail to notice Garbage Pail Kids cereal, candy bars and energy drinks side by side with your beloved cards. Some of the flavors of cereals to look out for will be the "Crazy Crisps with Marshmallow Barf Bits" according to GeePeeKay, the reference website for everything related to the brand.
So far as energy drinks are concerned, one can try a range of flavors, from "Cherry Bomb" to different chocolate bars named "Leaky Bar", "Blasted Bar" and "Leaky Bar." Grumpy Kate wrote on Twitter about the cereals: ok seriously but do they come with chocolate frogs or in a Garbage Pail Kids version because I'd be all over that. Another big fan with the Twitter handle Marzo Kalif wrote about how he was regularly checking out the items in his Target store with little luck: I've been stalkin my Target for the cereals too. At least they got Garbage Pail Kids cards
Another fan, Joe Getz said he wanted the energy drinks suggesting a few names and wrote on Twitter: I want a line of Garbage Pail Kids energy drinks with flavors such as "Last Nights Mistake". I'm bored with Monster and Red Bull. Mary Beth thought the brand missed a major opportunity in naming their candy bars. On Twitter she wrote: How did they miss the opportunity to call them "barfmallow bits"?! @cerealouslynet. Twitter handle That Horror Fan though of these new items as an absolute need. He wrote on Twitter: Holy s***!! I need this!!!
Garbage Pail Kids candy, and cereal, and energy drinks...oh my! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/qPJqPSWQ1D— Garbage Pail Kids (@GeePeeKay) April 18, 2019
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Another overjoyed fan wrote: You lived long enough to see Garbage Pail Kids cereal. Don't tell me life sucks. Then there were small time critics of the brand's move like Jason Johnson who thought the whole idea of the brand selling food items not really that pleasing. He wrote: Who in the hell thought having the 70's garbage pail kids sell cereal was a good idea ??? People like Johnson, however, seem to be in the minority. Most fans were all up for the idea and are sure to try the items. While there is some time before the cereals and candy bars hit store shelves, one can get a taste of what's coming by trying out the energy drinks that are already available at a price of $3.99 on the retail store FYE's website.


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NEWPORT — County shelter workers and Salvation Army volunteers were busy Wednesday morning setting up in preparation for the opening of a pet-friendly shelter at Newport Middle School for those seeking refuge from Hurricane Dorian.
The shelter opened at noon for residents opting to come to NMS.
A second non-county operated shelter will open at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Atlantic Elementary School.
The Rev. Adam Self of Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church, who is helping organize the community-run shelter, said he strongly advises Down East residents to evacuate and go to the Newport shelter or out of the area, but the community wanted to open the shelter to residents who want to stay Down East.
"We do understand there are those who do not have the financial means or transportation access to do so. We have a highly dense population of elderly residents and that was a concern," Rev. Self said Wednesday morning.
He emphasized the Atlantic shelter would not be pet-friendly.
"Those with pets need to go to Newport Middle School," he said.
According to a press release from the Carteret County Emergency Operations Center, residents who have chronic physical conditions that result in a prolonged dependency on medical care that requires daily skilled intervention can complete the medically fragile forms at carteretcountync.gov/605/Medically-Fragile to receive assistance during the storm.
Residents who have completed forms are being contacted to make sure they have an emergency plan and transportation to a shelter.
Rev. Self said those with medical-related concerns or needs can also contact EOC at 252-726-7061 and one of their representatives will work directly with them.
As for the NMS shelter, it's being manned by employees of the County Department of Social Services and County Health Department.
County Animal Control employees are managing the pet section of the shelter.
The Salvation Army is serving three meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, according to Capt. Aaron Goldfarb.
"We unloaded $8,000 worth of food late last night so we should be good to go and the school is letting us use their cafeteria equipment," Capt. Goldfarb said.
DSS Director Clint Lewis, who helps oversee the NMS shelter, said he isn't sure how many people will take advantage of the shelter this year but organizers are ready.
"It's hard to say how many people will show up, but we learned important lessons last year during Hurricane Florence so we'll be ready for as many people as come," Mr. Lewis said.
Residents who anticipate sheltering at NMS should bring their personal items such as infant supplies, medications, water, non-perishable food, a can opener, a flashlight with extra batteries, personal hygiene items, clothing for several days, comfort items, such as bedding, and important documents in a waterproof bag.
Residents can call Carteret County Area Transportation System at 252-732-0825 to schedule transportation to the shelter.
This shelter will be pet-friendly for cats and dogs only. Only pets up to date on their rabies vaccination will be accepted. Residents bringing their cats or dogs will need to bring a kennel/crate, food and water for several days, food and water dishes, a leash, medications and toys or other care items.
Some extra crates will be available for those who don't have them, but that number is limited so those who have them are urged to bring them.
Items that will not be allowed at the shelter include alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and weapons of any type.
For the AES shelter, Rev. Self emphasized that because Atlantic is a non-county operated shelter, those coming need to bring their own bedding, supplies and food.
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He added that no household furniture such as recliners should be brought to the shelter.
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Whereas the activities of waste pickers contribute significantly to waste management with implications for environmental management and public health, waste pickers are typically confronted with diverse challenges. Primarily, waste pickers undertake their activities under poor working conditions with an impact not only on their health and well-being but also on their ability to earn incomes and enhance livelihoods. The occupational health and safety risks associated with the activities of waste pickers are diverse and important. It is against this background that WIEGO within the framework of Pick-It and Reducing Waste in Coastal Cities (ReWCC) projects organised five (5) training sessions between 15th September 2018 and 6th October 2018 on OHS for members of the Biakoye Waste Pickers and Kpone Landfill Waste Pickers Associations. The overarching goal of these OHS training is to sensitize women and men waste pickers on appropriate OHS protocols to improve their working conditions and minimize the risks associated with their activities. One hundred and twenty-seven (127) waste pickers (62 men and 65 women) participated in these training sessions. The sessions were facilitated by various resource persons with expertise in OHS. The presentations and discussions during the OHS training sessions covered the following themes among others: an introduction to OHS and landfill operations, the importance of OHS for waste pickers, how to present and control accidents at work, and an introduction to the appropriate PPE for waste pickers. It is expected that waste pickers that participated in the training sessions will have enhanced knowledge on relevant OHS protocols, have increased understanding on the importance of using appropriate PPE, and their ability to prevent accidents at work increased.


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Karnutsch Günter & Co. OHG
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Paris - Ultental Reisen (Bus Company)
The bus company has comfortable coaches, with 8-56 seats, and offers you, in addition to various shuttle services, day trips in Italy and abroad.read more
Salon Greti
Your competent hairdressing salon for ladies and gentlemen in S. Valburga in the Ultental Valley.read more
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Your competent hairdressing salon for ladies and gentlemen in S. Nicolò in the Ultental Valley.read more
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Integrative Career Counseling has allowed me to see and hear the myriad ways people experience work, how the work we do affects our development and our view of our selves. My own work continues to enlighten me on the extent to which innate capacities, personal values, purposeful striving and the desire to be a valuable part of something impact the motivation, definition, decisions and challenges people face in the work they do and wish to do. My experiences in counseling inspired me to create this Interview section to highlight personal expressions and experiences of work. I thank the many individuals who share their perspectives and reflections in these interviews.
Mentoring, guiding and supporting young adults into post-secondary education and the work world is crucial in today's world. These roles have also created a deeply fulfilling, meaningful and collaborative vocation for Jay Gosselin, founder and president of MentorU and the Discover Year program. As he states, "we need to help young people reach for the limits of their capacity and hold them accountable to this standard while at the same time showing them respect, empathy and understanding".


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FENTON, MO (April 28, 2016) – Saint Louis FC is teaming up with its partner, Electrical Connection, on Saturday April 30th when it hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps 2 inside historic World Wide Technology Soccer Park to raise awareness for energy conservation and a cleaner environment.
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Electrical Connection takes energy conservation techniques very seriously. Home energy conservation is a leading concern for homeowners and Electrical Connection can help with heating, air conditioning, lighting, appliances, electronics, windows, roofing and tips for overall savings on environmental energy and money savings.
Saturday's match between Vancouver (3-0-2), the current leader in the USL's Western Conference, and fifth place Saint Louis FC (2-2-2) is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Vancouver, which won Wednesday night in Kansas City, will be on short rest while Saint Louis FC looks to defend its home after defeating Sacramento Republic FC on the road last Saturday.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Tired of Louisiana under-achieving, Gov. Mike Foster pushed an ambitious economic development plan in 1999 meant to vault Louisiana into the top ten on most quality of life indicator rankings by 2020.
"We have to have a team effort that is not satisfied with mediocrity anymore and has a goal of excellence for this great state," he told lawmakers as he opened the 1999 regular legislative session. "If other states in the union can do it, why can't we?"
Two days later, Foster's department of economic development released its list of goals in the Louisiana: Vision 2020 report. It took more than 60 meetings over two years to compile the statistics, recommended solutions, and desired outcomes contained in the document.
"I am ashamed of being at the bottom of the scale, and I hope you are too," Foster told the legislature.
But 2020 is here and the scale has yet to tip. Louisiana still ranks near-last in most significant quality of life measurements. Most of the goals set in 1999 remain unmet.
"We're still saying the same things today, almost 20 years later," Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin said. "We've made a lot of progress in these areas, but we haven't raised the bar or gotten ourselves to the area we need to be."
The specific goals were ambitious: diversify the economy by investing in technology, eliminate functional illiteracy and most poverty, ensure 95% of Louisianans have a high school degree, rank in the top 20 for teacher pay, and replace crumbling roads and bridges.
"But then we had Katrina, and really after that the plan kind of fell apart," Erwin said.
Lawmakers had to focus on rebuilding the state instead of making new investments.
But Erwin calls the following decade "lost." Republicans and Democrats spend ten years mired in budget battles, often forced to choose which departments should be cut to close midyear deficits.
A new, similar economic development plan has not been adopted.
"Our state is lacking a big vision, a big plan that says, 'Hey, this is where we are and this is where we want to be. These are the things we need to do to get there,'" Erwin said.
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We propose a different way to discover Japan, an exploration of unique traditions away from the crowds. This carefully curated itinerary, ideal for those returning to the country for a second time, will have you dancing the "Fool's Dance" with the locals, stuffing your face with Udon noodles, drooling over hilltopcastles, lacing up for rugged hiking excursions and taking long relaxing dips in Japan's famed onsen hot springs. Just wait until you see what we'll cook up for your next visit!See more
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• Pick up your JR Shikoku Rail Pass from the kiosk at the airport and transfer to your accommodation
• Our recommendation: take the airport limousine bus over the beautiful Awaji island before reaching Tokushima city
• Later, start your adventure with some Udon - a popular local delicacy
• Visit the Takamatsu Castle and explore a bit more of the city
• Experience the Awa Odori Festival, one of the most famous dances festivals in all of Japan (mid-August)
• Witness the "Fool's Dance" whose origins date back 400 years
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• Embark on a cruise to the famous Naruto Whirlpools
• Take the bus from Tokushima station using your JR Shikoku Pass to Naruto Park
• The Naruto Whirlpools are some of the fastest flowing malestorms in the world and Tokushima's main attraction
• Visit the Oosahiko Shrine, one of the most important shrines in all of Japan
• For a day trip spend a peaceful afternoon strolling through Oge Island
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• In the morning take the appropriate train to Awa Ikeda station
• Journey to Miyoshi, a gateway city to the natural scenery of Tokushima
• Just south of the city, the Iya valley offers some rugged hiking over the Iya-Kazurabashi and Oku-Iya Kazurabashi
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• Take the bus to Kochi City, a small city with a friendly atmosphere and casual vibe
• In the evening, meet your guide for a tour of Ichiba Market
Breakfast included
• Explore the Ryuga caves, designated as a national natural monument and historic site
• Put on a headlight and try the adventure course which takes you through parts of the cave so narrow you'll have to crawl to get through!
Breakfast included
• Transfer to Matsuyama city via the bullet train using the Shikoku Rail pass
• Be sure to visit Matsuyamajo, a beautiful hilltop castle
• Have a soak at Dogo onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts
Breakfast included
• Your last night in Japan has finally arrived
• Enjoy a day of leisure, exploring the town at your own pace
• Visit the famous Dogo onsen (if you haven't done so already)
• Or, check out the local markets for some last minute shopping
Breakfast included
• Check out of your hotel and make your way to Matsuyama Airport
• Catch your onward flight
• Thank you for joining us in Japan. We hope to see you again soon!
Breakfast included
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10 Best Value Hotels in Maldives 2020
Maldives Best Value for Money Resorts
10 Best Value Hotels in Maldives 2020
Maldives Best Value for Money Resorts
July, 2019
The best value hotels in Maldives come in a wide range of styles and choices of complementing facilities. Of course, they also come with room rates to suit any budget. Costs are probably the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about vacation in Maldives. After all, the Maldives are home to some of the most expensive and most luxurious hotels in the world. However, while a trip here probably will not be cheap by most standards, you can find value hotels offering better facilities and better rooms at prices lower than competitors. But good value doesn't necessarily mean "cheap." These resorts offer particularly affordable prices for their respective categories, especially for what you get. Some travelers just want a hotel that's clean and reliable, with affordable prices and basic amenities including reliable Wi-Fi; others are happy to splurge on extra service and higher-end amenities, but want to be sure they're getting all the luxuries they're paying for.
Below is the list of 10 popular Maldives resorts that should justify your costs.
1 Meeru Island Resort & Spa
Best Experience: Family, All Inclusive, Activities, for Couples, Value
Every year, Meeru Island Resort is possible satisfies more people than any other hotel. With 286 rooms and suites, including 106 water villas, the Meeru Island Resort is one of the Maldives' largest 4-star All inclusive resorts, and it has more overwater rooms than any other resort in the Maldives. The island is always full and after people have visited here, very often they come back again and again. The island is attractive for all ages: families have their own corner of the island, and couples have their own, hence there are two separate swimming pools, two buffet restaurants, and 2 spas. As a top rated Maldives' family resort, Meeru not only offers a family plan for an affordable holiday, but also fun facilities for children and teens. Families with children are offered to settle around the authentic center, where they will have The Komas Kid's Club, Dhoni bar and a swimming pool (with children's pool and daily water polo), Kakuni bar, café and the main Farivalhu buffet restaurant capable of satisfying the tastes and appetites of many families. Read Full Review...
2 Bandos Maldives
Best Experience: for family, Activities, house reef snorkeling
Perfect for your romantic getaway or family vacation, Bandos Maldives offers 250 rooms in 6 categories on a beautiful island only 15 minutes by boat from Male airport. Recently completely renovated, Bandos is known as one of the best resorts for family holidays in the Maldives and you can safely relax while your kid is keenly spending time with friends around professional caregivers who have many exciting children's programs and entertainment.We do not recommend you the island if you want a romantic holiday in a quiet place. Bandos is ideal for families with children and is peppered with a large number of games and animations including a full-time babysitter, a children's playground, two children's pools and a large selection of activities that can be practiced. In Bandos, where rest is the king, kids can not be bored. Read Full Review...
3 Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives
Best Experience: for Couples, All Inclusive, swimming pool, activities, kitesurfing
Encircled by stretches of powdery sandy beach and a vast crystal clear lagoon, Olhuveli Beach And Spa Resort Maldives is a modern luxury resort with a great range of facilities. It is able to cater for all needs, regardless of the preferences of the guests, be it an active holiday with water sports and the 2 infinity pools, or a quiet and romantic honeymoon for the newlyweds. Beautifully designed villas stand over turquoise waters, fusing modern flair with traditional architecture, white sandy beaches give way to endless sea views that stretch for miles. With various activities, beautiful beaches, and above-average food, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort is a good value for money for the Maldives. 164 rooms range from a basic beach villa to high quality Water Villas, and an adjoining rooms for families. It is truly a place where mind and body can relax, the senses can be invigorated and spirit will feel soothed. Read Full Review...
4 Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Best Experience: couples, family, beach, spa
Featuring elegantly planned and luxuriously furnished rooms, Sheraton Maldives Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is an affordable 5-star family getaway in 15 minutes by boat from Male airport. Welcome to paradise. With everything you might expect from your sun soaked holiday to the Indian Ocean, the newly renovated Sheraton Maldives is positively picturesque and surrounded by calm blue seas. The world renowned brand is not quite as natural a fit for the Maldives as W but it exudes a solid affluence and makes a guest feel special on the small island with a rustic atmosphere. Read Full Review...
5 Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat, South Ari Atoll
Best Experience: Honeymoon, Beach, Diving, Value
Thelu Veliga Retreat is the first offer from the new Maldivian brand "Drift Retreats & Cruises", a brand that seeks to provide the real experience of the Maldives. Pearl of South Ari Atoll, the boutique resort Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat is located on a tiny private Theluveliga island and offers only 30 villas. The accommodation includes 10 beach bungalows a stone's throw from the soft white sand, and 20 more villas over the water with direct access to the ocean. The shallow lagoon is ideal for swimming and water sports, there is a spa, and if you are a diver, you probably already know from our previous reviews all that South Ari Atoll has to offer, including whale sharks and Manta. With an emphasis on separation from the rest of the world, Thelu Veliga Retreat guarantees a pleasant drift with simple pleasures, in the setting of rustic luxury, personalized Maldivian hospitality, entertainment flowing not from technology but from nature ... surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Read Full Review...
3 Komandoo Island Resort & Spa
Best Experience: for Honeymoon, Beach, Value, Diving, House Reef Snorkelling
Alluring Indian Ocean blues, snorkelling with sea turtles and reef sharks, pampering spa treatments and fine dining: not a bad resume for Komandoo Maldives Resort. Add to that the island's adults-only concept, guaranteeing pure tranquility, and it becomes clear why Komandoo regularly finds itself on the very top of most romantic resorts lists.
Combining a Maldivian charm with all the comforts and indulgences you would expect from a private island resort, Komandoo is undoubtedly the place to spend your romantic holiday. Suitable for honeymoons, anniversary celebrations or quality down time with your darling or family, this small island is bound to receive a special mention in your dairy.
Located in Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo offers 65 villas in three categories; 14 Beach Villas along the western beach of the island, 36 Jacuzzi Beach Villas on the eastern beach and a part on the western beach, 15 Jacuzzi Water Villas arching around the southern end of the island. Each of them is independent well-appointed villas spaced adequately to provide privacy. Since first opening in 1998, the resort has provided its guests with a unique take on the Maldivian dream holiday with its quiet, adult-only vibe, understated luxury and excellent service. Read Full Review....
7 Oblu by Atmosphere at Helengeli
Best Experience: Couples, Families, All Inclusive, house reef snorkeling, diving
Embracing the greenery of Helengeli island with its beautiful house reef, this refreshing all-inclusive resort with laid-back island vibe and fashionable design opened its doors in November 2015 under the new name OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli! Just a short 50 minute speedboat ride from Malé airport, Helengeli is equipped with 116 villas and suites each with a mixture of rustic and tropical interiors. Accommodation is offered on the beach or over the water, and each room is equipped with a spacious open bathroom, and some with private pools. In addition to nice rooms and delicious food, Oblu at Helengeli is undoubtedly a paradise for divers. The resort has its own diving school, with certified PADI courses, and in the region there is an attractive selection of world class dive sites, including an incredibly famous house reef. Read Full Review...
8 Kuramathi Maldives
Best Experience: Couples, Family, Beach, Diving, House Reef Snorkeling
Strips of pristine beaches, world-class diving, fine dining and knockout spa, Kuramathi Maldives is rated one of the best hotels in the Maldives and with good reason. Kuramathi is one of the Maldives' most popular resorts and it's perfect if you're looking for variety alongside relaxation. Here, pathways weave through lush foliage, leading to the excellent facilities that are dotted around this large island. There are two oceanfront infinity pools plus a lagoon-style pool shaded by palm trees, and snorkelling on the stunning house reef is possible straight from the beach Read Full Review...
9 Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
Best Experience: for Couples, Family holiday, House Reef Snorkeling & Diving, Value, All Inclusive
With one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, the great strengths of Vilamendhoo have always been snorkeling and diving, and affordable accommodation. After a major renovation it was re-opened as a luxury resort than ever. And it says a lot. With 184 rooms, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is a luxury resort on a private island with a magnificent green and cozy landscape. The rooms are spacious and beautiful with furnishings from bright and playful to sober and chic. There are also Water Villas that grow from the pier at the western end. The resort boasts several swimming pools, restaurants, as well as sports fields, a spa (and much more) scattered throughout the island which is divided into the family and "adults only" areas. With a magnificent house reef and All Inclusive offering - it's a romantic, quiet choice for families and couples alike. Read Full Review...
10 Velassaru Maldives
Best Experience: Water Villas, Dining, Honeymoon, Spa
Offers luxurious beachfront and over-water accommodation with uninterrupted ocean views, Velassaru Maldives was reborn as a lovely 5-star resort for couples and families. It was beautifully redesigned and now stands next to all but a very few best resorts in the Maldives. What is immediately noticeable is the level of staff training. Quite suddenly, Velassaru began to stand out for its excellent service, in a place that seems quite quiet and well organized. All right - today the resort is a part of the prestigious chain of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). It is also awarded one of the most impressive infinity pools that you have ever seen in the Maldives. 129 rooms are equipped with exceptional amenities and of course there is a large public beach with a house reef, overwater spa, diving school, water sports center, and five restaurants and two bars - everything in 25 minutes by speedboat from Male Airport. Read Full Review...
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Council has made the decision to cancel next month's Krabtastic Festival at Keppel Sands as a safety precaution following the Australian Government's advice on limiting the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
A Council spokesperson said while it was unfortunate the community event would not take place on April 10 – 11, the community's health and safety was the priority during this time as the situation continues to unfold.
"It's important that everyone follows the advice from Queensland Health and the Australian Government to ensure we can all assist in slowing the spread of the virus," the spokesperson said.
"As Krabtastic Festival is an Easter weekend event, it will be cancelled rather than postponed to a later date in the year.
"Council appreciates the community's co-operation in following the advice from Queensland Health as well as the Queensland and Australian Governments and urges the community to look out for one another in the weeks and months ahead.
"Council is also implementing a number of measures for employees within the organisation and will keep the community informed on its actions as the situation develops."
There are 5 ways we can all help stop the spread of virus:
• Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs;• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing;• Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth, and avoid shaking hands;• Stay home if you are unwell;• Avoid contact with anyone who is unwell – try to stay 1.5m away from anyone coughing or sneezing.
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The site is where Fengian Immigrant Shinto Shrine in Japanese Colonial Period was. The remained torii, stone lantern, komainu(shrine dog), and santo are important to the construction of a Shinto shrine. Despite the disappearance of the shrine, its relics are valuable. On the other hand, both the memorial marking the thirtieth anniversary of village establishment and the well on the same site are historically and culturally valuable. They are both registered as a historic structure along with the relics of Fengtian Shinto shrine.
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The registration is based on the Article 15 of The Cultural Heritage Preservation Act and the Article 4 of The Auxiliary Regulations of Reviewing the Registration and Abolishment of Historical Structures.
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The 22 year old Dutch composer Aura Bouw, is best known for her interdisciplinary shows and her imaginative way of storytelling.
When composing her music, she first creates the story she wants to tell.
Stories that are confronting and full of compassion and connection.
Story is key and breaks through any borders that music-genres create.
This is why her music is best to be described as crossover.
In the past two years she created 'Actias Luna' and 'Ubuntu' which are full blown interdisciplinary shows containing film, classical musicians, a rockband and dance.
After the success of these shows, Aura is completing the trilogy centered around human division and connection by creating her own opera.
The creation of her own opera was the next logical step after the success of her past interdisciplinary shows, in which she was not only inspired by the story and the people she was working with, but also by her past of being an electric guitarist, recently obtaining her bachelor degree in classical composition and her current investigation into electronic music and new audiovisual technologies.
Aura lives in Tilburg, where next to composing music, she also enjoys painting and likes to clear her head by riding her motorcycle.
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When one spouse dies often the surviving spouse remarries. This will mean any inheritance received by the surviving spouse could be at risk of not ending up in the children's hands.
Homer and Marge are happily married and have 3 kids, they prepare their wills so that if one dies the survivor gets everything, if they both die the kids share everything equally. Sounds good so far.
Homer dies.
Marge inherits Homer's assets which were 50% of the main residence, 50% of the investment property and 425 pens stolen from his employer over the years.
So far all is well.
A year after Homer's death Marge gets on tinder and eventually marries a guy called Barney.
Marge's will is now revoked by the marriage, marge dies and under the intestacy laws of NSW the assets of Marge get shared by Barney and the kids.
Even if Marge didn't marry Barney, he might still be able to take a share because he is a de facto spouse. If the will was in place still, he could make a family provision claim. There is also the possibility that Marge will knowingly prepare a new will and leave Barney something – or everything.
So, when making a will consider that your spouse could enter a new relationship after your death and plan for it. Assume it will happen.
For a Discussion go to: https://www.propertychat.com.au/community/threads/legal-tip-197-consider-the-remarriage-risk-when-doing-a-will.38888/
A Bucket company is a company set up to receive profits from another entity – usually a discretionary trust. The bucket company usually does nothing else, except receive money and make loans or directly invest perhaps. Over time the value of the bucket company will rise as money is coming in but not going out. Therefore, it will become increasingly important to consider in regards to estate planning and asset protection.
One estate planning strategy is to set up one separate bucket company for each child so that when the controller of the companies dies each company's control can be passed on rather than having multiple people inherit the control of one company.
Homer has 3 kids. He wants to leave them approximately the same amount of his assets 1/3.
Homer has decided to set up a discretionary trust to use to invest in shares. He seeks legal advice on the difficulties with leaving the control of the trust to more than one person so has that covered. But after a while the dividends of the share investments are building up so Homer sets up 3 bucket companies with 3 separate discretionary trusts with one trust holding the shares in each bucket company.
When the dividends come in, he causes the trustee of the share trust to distribute 1/3 to each company. Over a period of time the companies end up with large amounts of retained earnings which and then lent back to the share trust.
Homer dies.
Each of the bucket companies is then passed to each child – actually nothing is passed but the control of the bucket companies is arranged so that Child A controls Trust A and Bucket Company A.
This way things will be easy to divide. There is no more than one child involved in one company so if they want to cause the company to make loans, invest, pay dividends or close down they can do so without the need to effect or even consult with their siblings.
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What do you do when a family member has lost capacity but there is no power of attorney appointment in place?
Dad died a while back and mum is in hospital and it looks like she has dementia and needs full time care. You, the son or daughter, need to get mum's property sold so you can raise the funds to help cover the care needed.
You go to mum's lawyers wanting to sell mum's property but they point out the obvious – it is not you property to sell so you cannot enter into a contract on your mum's behalf and you cannot sign the transfer. Is there an enduring Power of Attorney they ask? The law firm indicates they recommended one to your mother years ago (is this a breach of client confidentiality?) but she did not do one – through that firm anyway.
Later you look through all mum's papers – there is stuff everywhere – but you cannot find any power of attorney appointments. What do you do?
The only option may be to make an application to the Guardianship Tribunal, if in NSW, to ask to be appointed as mum's financial manager (NSW). This will take time, money and stress to do.
Something similar could happen between spouses too.
Going to the tribunal or courts to be appointed an attorney or financial guardian is best avoided if possible because
Making a POA when you don't need one will be quick, easy and cheap. This is like insurance. You don't need it until you need it and by then it is too late to get it.!
Tip: Appoint an attorney before you need one as once you do need one it will be too late.
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A declaration of trust happens when the legal owner of an asset declares that they now hold that asset on trust for another person or persons.
A more technical definition is found in legislation, for example in section 8(3) of the Duties Act 1997 NSW which has:
"declaration of trust" means any declaration (other than by a will or testamentary instrument) that any identified property vested or to be vested in the person making the declaration is or is to be held in trust for the person or persons, or the purpose or purposes, mentioned in the declaration although the beneficial owner of the property, or the person entitled to appoint the property, may not have joined in or assented to the declaration.
Homer owns 123 Smith Street. He is the legal and beneficial owner. One day he decides he wants to begin holding that property but for the benefit of his son Bart. Homer makes a declaration of trust that from this day forward he holds the property as trustee for Bart.
Homer is still the legal owner, but now Bart is the beneficial owner of the property. If Homer goes bankrupt the property is, at face value, not his property and not available to creditors (but…). If Homer dies this property is not one that can pass via his will. If the property is rented out the income will be taxed in the hands of Bart etc.
There are also various tax and duty consequences to making a declaration of trust and I will cover these in a future post.
Children are considered legally 'disabled' until they reach 18. They can be appointed as executors under a will, but if the testator dies while the child is under 18 the child cannot act as executor.
So what happens?
Usually their legal guardian will be executor in their place, or the courts can appoint someone else.
Under NSW law this would be s 70 of the Probate and Administration Act 1898
Bart has divorced the mother of his sole child – Junior.
Bart makes a will while Junior is 11 and appoints Junior as the executor of his estate with no backup. Bart has no plans on dying but carks it in a skateboard accident when Junior is 16.
Junior's guardian at this point is her mother. The mother applies for probate as guardian of the executor and this is granted by the courts.
Bart roles over in his grave when his ex-wife, whom he still hates, takes control of his estate.
What is the point, you might ask, in setting up a discretionary trust to hold investment assets when you have no family?
A discretionary trust needs at least one beneficiary with the trustee having the option to retain income, or at least 2 beneficiaries where it doesn't. However, most discretionary trusts will have hundreds of potential beneficiaries as they will be set up with one or two named persons as the primary beneficiary and then there will be secondary and, possibly, tertiary beneficiaries who are relations of the primary beneficiary.
So even though you are on your own now, you might have cousins or distant relatives who could be beneficiaries – this doesn't mean they need to be recipients of trust income, but just that they could be. You never know when one of your cousins might invest in shares and lose the money and have carried forward income or capital losses.
There is also the issue that even though you may not have any family now, you may get a spouse at a future date. There may even be children and then grandchildren. All these people could and probably would be beneficiaries of the trust. This is generally the case even if they do not 'exist' at the time the trust was created.
Perhaps most importantly, a company could also be a beneficiary of the trust. This may allow for use of the bucket company strategy of diverting income to the company to cap the tax rate at 30%. Later on, the retained earnings in the company could be distributed to future family members (providing the shares of the bucket company are held by a different trust).
There are also the asset protection aspects to consider. Not having a spouse may mean holding all assets yourself and taking a risk of not ending up bankrupt. Where the assets are held on trust, the assets are generally much safer from attack should the controller of the trust become bankrupt at some point.
See the discussion at: https://www.propertychat.com.au/community/threads/legal-tip-190-setting-up-a-trust-when-you-have-no-family.36832/
Some people have carried forward capital losses. These losses can usually be carried forward until the taxpayer has a capital gain which can 'soak up' the capital loss.
I think it is a good idea to use up these losses as soon as possible.
The main reason being that losses are 'lost' at death. If the taxpayer dies their loss cannot be passed on to any other person who could utilise it. Don't lose a loss!
Bart bought a property in a mining town for $1,200,000. He ended up selling it for $700,000 and has a carried forward capital loss of $500,000.
Bart dies and leaves a rental property that he owns to his sister Lisa. The property has a $500,000 capital gain.
Unfortunately, Bart's loss will not benefit anyone. Lisa will inherit the investment property pregnant with a $500,000 gain, yet she cannot benefit from the loss.
Had Bart sold the investment property before his death he might have made $500,000 tax free and this money could have been passed onto Lisa. He might have even sold the property to Lisa – perhaps with vendor finance if she couldn't have afforded a loan. Also, if Bart had a flexible will his estate could have sold the property and possibly used up the gain.
Another reason to use up capital losses is their benefits with debt recycling. Making capital gains without needing to pay tax will mean there is more money with which the non-deductible debt can be reduced.
Example of Debt Recycling
Lisa has a $100,000 capital loss from some bad share investments many years ago. Because of this she has a large amount of debt still outstanding on her main residence. But this has not stopped her investing in shares again. She has learnt from her mistakes and is now making some good capital gains.
If Lisa's shares increased in value by, say $20,000 in the first year, she could sell these shares, pay no tax, and use the proceeds to pay down the non-deductible debt, and then invest in more shares and repeat.
Doing this has 2 advantages
Speak to your tax lawyer or tax agent.
The executor of an estate has fiduciary duties to maximise the estate of the decreased. There can be conflicts of interest where someone is both executor and they apply, in their personal capacity, for the superannuation death benefits of the deceased, and this is because they are trying to avoid having the super death benefits paid into the estate, to benefit themselves.
Mum and Dad divorce many years ago, son dies without a will. Son has about $40k in assets plus about $400,000 in super death benefits. Under the intestacy laws where a person dies without a spouse and children then both parents will benefit equally from the estate.
The issue here is that $40k is in the estate and will go to each parent in the share of $20k each.
If the superfund pays the death benefits to the estate the parents will get another $200,000 each.
If the superfund pays the mum, dad will miss out on $200k and similar if the superfund pays dad.
But, by mum applying for the benefit herself she is depriving the estate the money which means she is potentially breaching her duties as executor. As executor she should be asking the superfund to pay the money into the estate – it is her legal duty to do so.
Moral of the story – seek legal advice before accepting the position of executor, especially if the deceased
Company owned assets cannot be gifted by a person's will. This is because they don't own the assets, the company does. However, if the person owns the shares in the company these shares can be gifted, as long as not owned as trustee.
Bart calls the property at 123 Smith street 'his'property. But it is owned by a company of which Bart is the director and sole shareholder. Bart simply ignores the existence of the company in his thinking.
In Bart's will he leaves 123 Smith street to his friend Millhouse and the rest of his assets to Barney. The property is worth $500,000 and the rest of Bart's assets are worth $400,000.
What's the issue?
Moral of the story – understand your ownership structure and act appropriately.
Written by Terryw, estate planning lawyer at www.structuringlawyers.com.au
What happens when both parents die early and minor children are left behind?
The children must come under the care of a guardian. You can appoint a guardian by your will. (for example in NSW s 14 Guardianship of Infants Act 1916 (NSW) gives a parent this power)
If there is no guardian appointed under a will, someone, perhaps grandparents, will need to apply to a tribunal to be appointed guardians
Often there may be a dispute about who will be guardians – two sides of a family fighting it out for example – and this would necessitate the tribunal or court to make a decision. In NSW the relevant legislation is Guardian of Infants Act 1916 (NSW)
Some of what to consider when appointing a guardian
This is another reason to consider a will even if you do not have any assets.
Written by Terryw of www.structuringlawyers.com.au
Generally, when a person dies their Legal Personal Representative will be bound by any contracts that the deceased person had entered.
When entering a contract for the sale of land consider this. If you are purchasing a property and the owner dies do you want the contract to continue? If most cases a buyer would still want the property. But a problem will arise where it can take around 3 to 6 months to get probate through.
Without a grant of probate nobody will have authority to sign a contract – which may not matter if the deceased had already entered it. But nobody will have authority to sign a transfer of land document. This could mean even though you have a valid contract you may not be able to settle on the purchase.
Now consider the other side you are the buyer and you die. Do you want your estate to go through with the purchase? If most cases the answer would be no as there will be difficulties on the side of the purchaser too – if loan documents not signed the estate will need to apply for a loan and this could only be done after probate.
Without being able to complete a purchase would lose their 10% deposit, and possibly more. The seller could sue the estate potentially.
Therefore, seek legal advice on whether to have a clause in your contract allowing either party to terminate the contract if either party dies.
Written by Terry Waugh, lawyer at Structuring Lawyers, www.structuringlawyers.com.au
There are many instances of elderly being abused financially. Often the abusers are adult children or other family members of the elderly person. In many cases the perpetrator believes they are doing no wrong, but at other times their abuse is more blatant.
Some forms of elder abuse
This might include an adult child drawing on a parent's bank account to help themselves, make loans or gifts to themselves or other family members. Sometimes they may 'need' the money temporarily and intend to give it back.
A family member may open a joint account with an elderly person to help them. The account may only contain the elderly person's money. The elderly person's health may deteriorate and the younger person may start thinking along the lines of 'they couldn't spend the money anyway'. This may also be a plan to inherit the money outside of the will as if the elderly person where to die the money may become the asset of the other account owner.
Sometimes the elderly will give their ATM and pin to another family member, who may then start taking extra funds out.
I have heard of one incident of an elderly great grandfather being stood over to chance his will. He immediately redid the will a few days later with a lawyer, but this sort of thing would make the will invalid – if it could be alleged.
There is many a budding developer or business owner who has talked one or both parents into letting the them use their property as security for a loan. Often the business fails, and the guarantee is enforced and the parents property sold. Luckily it is getting more difficult to use guarantees on parents main residences like this.
Buying a property from the elder person at less than market value – or even receiving property as a gift. Often this is done for Centrelink reasons too, but this usually doesn't work anyway, or won't increase the amount of pension received to 5 years after the transaction.
This is where granny is encouraged to sell her main residence and to move into with one of her adult children. Often there is not enough space, so granny is encouraged to build a granny flat or otherwise improve the property of the child.
The trouble with this is often granny isn't an owner of the property, yet she is improving the property with her money. If granny dies her estate is diminished. Many other legal issues to consider too such as bankruptcy or divorce of the child or disputes – granny may want to move out at some point but have no funds to do so.
Sometimes a parent is encouraged to contribute funds to a trust controlled by someone else. The parent then has lost control of those funds.
If you want to do any of the above, legitimately, then you need to make sure you can rebut any potential allegations of elder abuse. This can be done by various methods (for some of the above) in consultation with a lawyer. For example, the ability to make gifts to family members could be built into the enduring power of attorney document if the principal agrees.
Written by Terry Waugh, Solicitor at www.structuringlawyers.com.au
When two or more people own one asset, such as a property, as Joint Tenants if one dies the asset passes to the survivor automatically bypassing the will. Many people therefore don't consider the issues of passing the asset in their will because it doesn't – but this is only the case if you die first.
What if the property passes to you, and then you die shortly after without updating your will?
Dave owns his house with his wife Betty, as Joint Tenants.
Dave dies. Betty inherits automatically. But Betty dies 6 months later without updating her will. Dave hadn't considered his house in his will – and it would have had no effect if he did. Betty didn't consider it either, but now the whole house will pass via her will, or the intestacy laws if she has no will.
Solution – assume you will solely own joint tenant assets when making a will.
r more people own one asset, such as a property, as Joint Tenants if one dies the asset passes to the survivor automatically bypassing the will. Many people therefore don't consider the issues of passing the asset in their will because it doesn't – but this is only the case if you die first.
What if the property passes to you, and then you die shortly after without updating your will?
Dave owns his house with his wife Betty, as Joint Tenants.
Dave dies. Betty inherits automatically. But Betty dies 6 months later without updating her will. Dave hadn't considered his house in his will – and it would have had no effect if he did. Betty didn't consider it either, but now the whole house will pass via her will, or the intestacy laws if she has no will.
The Solution? – assume you will solely own joint tenant assets when making a will; How many people will do so? Without proper legal advice, unfortunate very few.
Written by Terry Waugh, lawyer at Structuring Lawyers, www.structuringlawyers.com.au


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FHA Private Mortgage insurance, which is required. has developed a very specific formula based on the person's age (life expectancy), the current interest rate and the appraised value of their home.
Suffice to say, none of these resources enabled them to effectively compare the current state of their business. where.
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EisKUNSTlauf = Ice Art Skate
This is the literal translation of the German term for Figure Skating. And I think, it could not fit better.
World Championships 2004. Dortmund. I was lying in bed watching TV and, as usual, there was only shit on. I stopped at Eurosport and a German named Stefan Lindemann won the bronze medal. That is when I fell in love with Figure Skating.
I got into the details, learned the differences between the jumps and dived into this world of Kunst. Of Art.
The combination between art, dance and power has fascinated me ever since and when a big event is on, I am not to be seen until I have seen it all.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="149″ img_size="full"][vc_column_text]If you use Facebook I'm sure you've watched a live video, whether it's a friend live streaming an adventure they're having, maybe a wedding, a conference or a news event. Live streaming is here to stay and is proven to get more engagement on social platforms then pre-recorded content. It's a great way for your clients to interact directly with their customers, in this email we want to explain how to and show you some popular options that will enable you to offer live streaming as a hassle free service![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Where to stream to?
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