Man Punched in the Head in Washington Square Park Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
fight north beach Washington Square Park by Bay City News | March 6, 2015 10:50 am	| in Crime | 0
A 35-year-old man who was punched in the head at Washington Square Park in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood on Thursday evening remains in critical condition this morning, a police spokesman said.
The fight was reported at about 8 p.m. Thursday at the park, located at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Union Street, according to San Francisco police spokesman Officer Albie Esparza.
Emergency crews responded to the park and determined that another man had punched the victim in the head, Esparza said.
The suspect fled the park after the assault and has not been identified by police.
Esparza said the victim had been drinking in the park with a small group of friends when a verbal altercation began and the suspect, described as a man in his mid 20s, punched the victim in the head, knocking him out.
The victim was out for roughly a minute or two, police said.
He was transported to San Francisco General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He experienced head trauma resulting in a fractured skull and internal bleeding, Esparza said.
Esparza said that the suspect was known to at least one of the witnesses at the park. Police have not determined whether the victim knew the suspect as well.
Witnesses to the fight have not been cooperating with the investigation and refused to identify about the suspect, Esparza said.


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In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Soviet Armies closing in from the west and south. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his Generals and advisers to fight to the last man. "Downfall" explores these final days of the Reich, where senior German leaders (such as Himmler and Goring) began defecting from their beloved Fuhrer, in an effort to save their own lives, while still others (Joseph Goebbels) pledge to die with Hitler. Hitler, himself, degenerates into a paranoid shell of a man, full of optimism one moment and suicidal depression the next. When the end finally does comes, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.


Yong-le: Year 6, Month 6, Day 13
The Emperor summoned the Xin-cheng Marquis Zhang Fu and instructed him, saying: "Annam has just been pacified and this has been achieved because the officers and soldiers all carried out their orders. I have ordered the Ministry of Rites to determine the levels of promotions and rewards. The rewards and punishments mu st be just. When just rewards and punishments are dispersed, it will be possible to employ people in future. Those whose actions were mainly meritorious will be easy to determine. If a soldier achieved merit first and then committed a crime, reward his achievements first and then punish his crime. If his transgression occurred first and he realized achievements later, pardon his transgression and then reward his achievement. Doing things in this way will accord with people's hearts. You are to determine the levels of achievements and transgressions of the officers and troops and advise."
Tai-zong: juan 80.4a
Zhong-yang Yan-jiu yuan Ming Shi-lu, volume 11, page 1071
Geoff Wade, translator, Southeast Asia in the Ming Shi-lu: an open access resource, Singapore: Asia Research Institute and the Singapore E-Press, National University of Singapore, http://epress.nus.edu.sg/msl/reign/yong-le/year-6-month-6-day-13, accessed January 19, 2020


With life-changing decisions and new sexual exploits, the eleventh book in the Rise of Memphis series reveals some of Jane's most
heart-thumping adventures yet.
Jane's job is on the line, and it's all her fault. By the time she meets the executive board, she's accepted her fate. But how will she finish her year-long sexual challenge?
She's dreamed of finding the perfect man for years, but she never imagined she'd find more than one. They're all so different. In fact, four of her regular men return in November, and the only things they have in common are they're all available and as tempting as sin. As the weeks pass she knows she must choose between them, and after a shocking revelation, she lets one of them go.
When she finds herself all tied up, literally, it turns out to be one of the hottest moments ever. Add another new sexual experience, and this month blows her mind.
Praise for Rise of Memphis November Chronicles:
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The rebuilding of the new 296,167 sf McDaniel High School transformed the former 1957 facility into a next-generation learning environment that serves the city's most culturally diverse student population, encompassing more than 30 languages.
Size: 296,167 sf
Partner Architect: Dao Architecture
2022, DJC Oregon TopProjects, First in Primary Education – Large (>$50)
2022, AIA Oregon, Honor Award
A two-year planning and design effort involved hundreds of school and community stakeholders through a series of hands-on interactive workshops.
Significant portions of the existing building were demolished and replaced with over 150,000 sf of new construction. The remaining buildings were fully renovated to create a seamless new school.
The double "loop" circulation plan brings all parts of the large school together into a single community.
The new design inserts a new school Commons and Crossroads Atrium that connects all the major wings of the building and weaves together the five building levels as the school steps down a steeply sloped site in Northeast Portland.
A new Performing Arts and Career Technical Education wing brings together state-of-the-art music and theater facilities with real world robotics, engineering and digital media labs.
The new athletics facility includes a 1,700-seat gym, an auxiliary gym, a weight room, and exercise, health and wellness spaces.
The new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) wing is a "beacon" on the hilltop, giving the school a strong presence in the community. McDaniel High School's regionally recognized Sustainable Agriculture program will soon have a new flexible lab, greenhouse and large teaching garden alongside the STEM wing.
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Nike to end supply agreements with indie retailers
The move is believed to be led by chief executive Mark Parker and improve Nike's direct-to-consumer business.
// Nike to dramatically scale back retail supply deals
// Independent retailers will be the most affected
// Nike wants to focus more on direct-to-consumer sales to boost profits
Nike is reportedly planning to end its supply agreements with independent retailers over the next two years as it focuses efforts on its direct-to-consumer division.
According to The Sunday Times, the sportswear giant has warned dozens of independent retailers via a letter that it will stop supplying them by 2021.
Nike said independent retailers' way of stocking goods was "no longer aligned" with its distribution strategy, and added that the ending of supply contracts could begin as early as next year – but will be fully completed by 2021.
Nike already has plans in place to generate 50 per cent of its sales through its own stores and ecommerce platform to help boost profits and margins as well as have more control over its distribution.
The move is believed to be led by chief executive Mark Parker and improve Nike's direct-to-consumer business.
independent retail
Mike Parker
Sef October 14, 2019 at 9:08 am
What about wholesale?
David October 14, 2019 at 9:26 am
Do they still commit human rights abuses in their factories?
Steve Bennett October 15, 2019 at 10:34 am
Very sad, really really hope it fails miserably and they have to come crawling back to independent retailers someday.
JD October 15, 2019 at 12:51 pm
sadly it wont fail….. but their returns rate will be staggering, the profits will be huge and they will be happy…
Orest Supyk October 15, 2019 at 9:48 pm
Sounds like 'restrictive practice ' and is typical of big business, I hate Apple for instance, not letting you add a micr SD to their iPhones to expand memory. If these big companies won't behave then legislate against their greed!
Dr Martens in talks with Carlyle as potential new owner
Clarks calls in management consultants for business review
Office CEO Lorenzo Moretti quits after just a year
Shoenvious launches in the UK
Italian shoemaker Velasca opens debut UK store
Vans opens its European largest store on London's Oxford Street
Is M&S' new Goodmove athleisure range a good move?
JD Sports to move into Topshop's empty unit at Westfield Stratford
JD Sports posts Christmas sales growth despite "retail challenges"


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Thailand with the Tycoon
Alexia Adams
A reluctant traveler. A stunning translator. Will being trapped in a failing resort seduce more than his money?
Caleb Doyle has few regrets about leaving the family business to follow his dreams. But when a heart attack puts his brother out of action, he's forced to save the Doyle's virtually bankrupt hotel business. He reluctantly travels to Thailand to evaluate a last-chance resort, though getting stranded with an enchanting local wasn't part of the plan…
Malee Wattana yearns to reunite her family all under one roof. But her play-it-safe lifestyle has always hindered her ambitions. Ignoring her fear, she risks it all to convince the handsome Canadian that the property has potential. When a landslide forces them into close quarters, she sees a whole different potential emerge…
With secrets and surprises all around them, can Caleb and Malee overcome their baggage to claim a suite at love's best hotel?
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Harriet Kruman
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Synopsis: Against a backdrop of persecution, repression, humiliation and rampant anti-Semitism, Jews from The Former Soviet Union suffered a long and tragic history as the proverbial scapegoats of any societal, philosophical or turf issues. They were at the mercy of the whims or political stance of consecutive autocratic rulers. In 1979, a major phenomenon in Jewish history occurred when Soviet Jews, who were enslaved in a very real sense, began a struggle for freedom; they had defined goals to which the Jewish communities in United States and Israel responded, reaching out in tangible and effective ways on behalf of Soviet Jewry, beginning with our advocacy of human rights. Kruman takes the reader back to the beginning of Jewish presence in what evolved into the country of Russia, then subsequently the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, leading to an understanding of what factors led to the creation of the USSR, as well as those which led to its demise, and how these factors affected Jewish life specifically. Included are 14 personal interviews with Jews, now American citizens, caught up in the history of the Soviet Union, both fascinating and tragic.
About the Author: Harriet N. Kruman has had extensive experience, on many levels, in the resettlement of Jews from the Former Soviet Union: she was the 1982 chair of The Women's Plea for Soviet Jewry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a member of the Pittsburgh Conference for Soviet Jewry, with whom she visited the Soviet Union in 1990. Kruman has tutored Russian-speaking immigrants for over 25 years and has been the lay leader of The New Americans' Club of Congregation Beth Shalom in Pittsburgh. She has also been active and involved in leadership roles in her synagogue and on the national board of the Conservative Movement. She has written about and spoken to various groups on Soviet Jewry, as well the history of the Jews in Hungary. She and her husband live in Pittsburgh, she has one son, his wife and four grandchildren.
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Founder TransAmsterdam is interviewed by Sahodari Foundation
"Transgender people are more than their gender"- Activist Yvo Manuel Vas Dias of TransAmsterdam
Yvo Manuel Vas Dias, founder and chairman of the Netherlands based organization TransAmsterdam and who is also the ambassador of Sahodari Foundation is interviewed by Sahodari Foundation
An Introduction on Netherlands firebrand transgender rights activist Yvo Manuel Vas Dias
Yvo Manuel Vas Dias is a trans-man, a Buddhist with Jewish background, and a born networker. In 2014, he organized the first TransPride in Amsterdam and started the TransAmsterdam foundation in 2015. By starting TransAmsterdam, he aimed to improve the image of transgender people in the Netherlands, empowering the community through organizing festivals, social events and provide an art-and-culture-platform for transgender people. An example of this is the start of the Trans Art School, which organizes creative and expressive workshops for and by trans people.
In 2016, Yvo was the first trans-man to be nominated for the 'Amsterdammer of the Year', and in 2017 he received a declaration from the Amsterdam police force for his continuous work for the trans community, his commitment to combating inequality and for connecting Amsterdam citizens. In 2018, he was named 'Amsterdam Hero' by the Amsterdam Heroes Network.
What is your feeling about becoming the Ambassador of Sahodari Foundation?
I was extremely honored when Kalki asked me to be an ambassador for the Sahodari Foundation. It is so special to work together with eachother's organizations, to be able to work for the transgender people, transgender creatives and transgender artists, and to build a bridge between our organizations in the Netherlands and India.
TransAmsterdam and Sahodari Foundation both work on transgender community's creative expressions. Why is artistic expressions so important for the community?
Transgender people are often confronted with prejudice and discrimination, such as unequal treatment when applying for jobs, being addressed incorrectly and inappropriately (being misgendered), and verbal and/or physical violence. The stress related to this unequal treatment is also called minority stress: stress because you belong to a minority. You become suspicious of other people and you no longer dare to step outside, out of fear to be treated negatively.
Minority stress can lead to depression, loneliness and suicide. By using creative expression we can develop more self-confidence as trans-people and community, and feel we stand stronger in society. Empowerment, self-awareness and self-esteem are the keywords to develop our talents, and show that we are more than transgender. Through our art, we show that we are powerful people.
You can read more on the Sahodari Foundation https://sahodari.org/transgender-people-are-more-than-their-gender-activist-yvo-manuel-vas-dias-of-transamsterdam/


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A two-match T20I series between India and Ireland is scheduled to begin on June 26. The teams for the bilateral match have already been revealed by each side. Rohit Sharma, who is set to play a series in England beginning on July 1, has been replaced as the Indian team's captain by Hardik Pandya. For […] More
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Quest for the lost arc
21st March 2017 – Nature has surprised physicists many times in history and certainly will do so again. Therefore, physicists have to keep an open mind when searching for phenomena beyond the Standard Model.
Particle-hunting at the energy frontier
21st March 2017 – There are many mysteries the Standard Model of particle physics cannot answer. Why is there an imbalance between matter and anti-matter in our Universe? What is the nature of dark matter or dark energy? And many more. The existence of physics beyond the Standard Model can solve some of these fundamental questions. By studying the head-on collisions of protons at a centre-of-mass energy of 13 TeV provided by the LHC, the ATLAS Collaboration is on the hunt for signs of new physics.
Searching for signs of the "stop"
21st March 2017 – In new results presented at the Moriond Electroweak conference, the ATLAS Collaboration has sifted through the full available data sample of the LHC's 13 TeV proton collisions in search of a specific SUSY particle: the heavy partner to the top quark, called the "top squark" or "stop"
The search for super-particles continues!
20th March 2017 – Many of the most important unanswered questions in fundamental physics are related to mass. Why do elementary particles, which we have observed and measured at CERN and other laboratories, have the masses they do? And why are they so different, with the mass of the top quark more than three hundred thousand times that of the electron? The presence of dark matter in our universe is inferred because of its mass but, if it is a particle, what is it? While the Standard Model has been a tremendously successful theory in describing the interactions of sub-atomic particles, we must look to even larger masses in search of answers and, potentially, new supersymmetric particles
How strange is the proton?
25th January 2017 – What precision measurement of the inclusive W+, W− and Z/γ∗ production cross sections can tell us about the true nature of the proton.
Return of the top quark!
13th January 2017 – For the first time, ATLAS has measured the kinematics of the top quark and of the tt̅ system in 13 TeV events containing two charged leptons, two neutrinos and two jets (called "dilepton" events).
Measuring the W boson mass
13th December 2016 – The ATLAS collaboration is now reporting the first measurement of the W mass using LHC proton-proton collisions data at a centre-of-mass energy at 7 TeV. The ATLAS result matches the best single-experiment measurement of the W mass performed by the CDF collaboration.
Precision measurements with multi-TeV energy jets
23rd August 2016 – The strong force is one of the four fundamental interactions of Nature. It governs the interactions between quarks and gluons, and is thus responsible for the stability of ordinary matter. In the proton-proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider, the strong force is seen in the production of collimated sprays of mesons and baryons, known as hadron jets. The ATLAS Collaboration has released the measurement of the inclusive jet production cross sections at the new 13 TeV energy frontier.
Hunting for new physics with boosted bosons
5th August 2016 – The Standard Model is a tremendously successful theory that describes our best understanding of elementary particles and their interactions, and even predicted the existence of the Higgs Boson. It does not however explain ~95% of the known universe – including dark matter and dDark energy – and does not include a description of gravity.
Double the bosons, double the excitement
5th August 2016 – ATLAS has performed measurements of boson-pair production using data from 13 TeV proton-proton collisions that began in 2015. The cross-section (a measure of the production frequency) of the WW boson pair production was measured and was compared to a previous measurement in 8 TeV collisions.


BPERFECT SECURES LISTING WITH EUROPES LARGEST INDEPENDENT ONLINE BEAUTY RETAILER
Business,Public Relations
BPerfect, one of Northern Ireland's fastest-growing cosmetic companies has expanded its selling ability by securing a retail listing on Beauty Bay, Europe's largest independent online beauty retailer. BPerfect's best selling products, including its 10 Second Tan and the LMD Master Palette will now reach an increasingly global audience as Beauty Bay joins an existing pool of 1,200 stores to be the latest stockist of the brand.
The Belfast born company has continued to achieve unprecedent growth. Recently reporting a 737 per cent increase in sales and turnover growing from £244K to £1.8m (year-end March 2018 compared to the same period the previous year). This superseded the £699K targeted turnover by over 50 per cent.
The company's product range encompasses false tan, concealer, mitts and eyeshadow palettes. BPerfect's Carnival Palette, its newest product, sold out on Beauty Bay in less than three days. The new eye shadow palette marks a unique collaboration with popular UK makeup artist, Stacey Marie.
Speaking on the Beauty Bay contract, Brendan McDowell, Managing Director of BPerfect Cosmetics said: "It is great to see customers outside of the UK and Ireland getting behind the products, proving that a Northern Ireland business can make a huge impact on a global stage. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and I am excited that BPerfect will be available to customers across the globe via Beauty Bay.
"With exciting new products in the pipeline, I am confident our customers will love where we are taking the business. We don't want to stop."
Commenting on the news, Madeline Wahdan, Head of New Business at Beauty Bay said: "BPerfect represents the ideal type of cosmetic brand for Beauty Bay. We love to see homegrown companies develop its product range and Beauty Bay offers it the ideal platform for engaging with a global market. We are confident the Beauty Bay customer base will love the wide array of BPerfect products and we are excited to see what is to come from the brand."
BPerfect has plans in place to launch a further six new products before the end of 2018.
FLYING HIGH AS FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT RETURNS TO NEWCASTLE THIS SUMMER
Public Relations,Tourism
This August will see the return of the much-anticipated Festival of Flight sponsored by Rockwell Collins, over the shores of Newcastle in scenic County Down. The festival, hosted on Saturday 11th August, will comprise of an afternoon of a stunning airborne display, led by the Red Arrows, complemented by family fun events including an Aviation Centre and Food Village.
2018 marks a particularly exciting year as the RAF celebrates its centenary. To mark the occasion, the RAF will be displaying aircrafts on the ground to encourage the public to meet crew members and get close to the magnificent planes. There will be a STEM Zone focusing on aviation as a career, offering the public the opportunity to have hands on experiences with the aerospace world as well as the chance for younger visitors find out more about the aviation profession.
The festival, marking the third of five events in the Giant Adventures summer programme spearheaded by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, is expected to attract up to 100,000 visitors.
Councillor Mark Murnin, Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down Council said: "The Festival of Flight is a spectacular event in the programme. Whether you are an aircraft enthusiast or would like a great family day out, Newcastle is transformed into an aviation hub that is the perfect place for people to visit, locally and beyond. With a range of music, food, aircraft displays and the excitement of the RAF100 commemoration, it is set to be one of the biggest and best years yet!"
Announcing continued support for the annual event, Martin McGinley, Managing Director and Vice President of Rockwell Collins in Kilkeel said, "Our passion for aviation is the bedrock of our success and we look forward to sharing our enthusiasm with the audience of almost 100,000 people who are expected to converge on this beautiful corner of County Down for this year's event.
"In Kilkeel, we manufacture seating for most of the world's commercial airlines and we are proud to be part of a major business which is recognised and respected as a global leader in aviation. We are equally proud of the significant economic contribution which Rockwell Collins makes in Northern Ireland, not only in its support for hundreds of jobs but also through our extensive supply chain.
"The 2018 Festival of Flight promises to provide a thrilling highlight to the Summer of 2018. Research demonstrates that the positive economic impact of this great event will continue long after the roar of the engines subsides, with many visitors encouraged to make return visits to the region. This is fantastic news for all of us who want to see the local economy soar!
"On behalf of everyone who will have their eyes on the skies on the big day, I thank all those whose hard work, vision and commitment combine to deliver this amazing annual attraction."
For Mariners and Pleasure Craft Users, an important navigation warning has been issued to ensure the show runs undisrupted. Due to necessary restrictions in place for the Festival of Flight, it is important that all vessels observe boundaries from 14:00 to 18:30. Cooperation will be greatly appreciated to ensure maximum safety at the event.
Festival of Flight is supported by Tourism NI. For further information about the Festival of Flight and the Giant Adventures programme visit www.visitmournemountains.co.uk
SLIEVE GULLION TAKES CENTRE STAGE ONCE MORE FOR THIS YEAR'S FOOTSTEPS IN THE FOREST
Myra Zepf, the first ever Children's Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland, is set to create the magical story behind this year's Footsteps in the Forest. From kidnapped dragons and a mischievous witch to elves, fairies and druids, these are just some of the characters you could bump into at the Footsteps in the Forest Festival in Slieve Gullion.
The two-day event returns on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August when actors will guide adventure-seekers through the forest in a theatrical tour in search of dragons and to help overcome Gullion's witch, the Cailleach Bheara.
The Footsteps in the Forest Festival is part of the wider Giant Adventures programme, a major series of family festivals organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to showcase the region's breath-taking mountains, coastline and mythical stories.
Speaking on the story at the heart of this year's festival, Myra Zepf says: "This is a story full of colourful characters – both age-old and brand new – but what makes it so special is that it requires the audience themselves to play their part, find their courage and help defeat the witch. It has been an absolute joy to write."
Councillor Mark Murnin, Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council said: "Footsteps in the Forest has been hugely successful and is an unmissable weekend festival of story-telling, arts, culture, food and heritage for the very young to the very old. The beauty of Slieve Gullion Forest, steeped in myth and legend, is an ideal backdrop for this magical festival. We are delighted to have laureate Myra Zepf involved in creating the enchanting story behind this year's event. It is set to be a fairy-tale adventure for the whole family."
Tickets for the guided tour are free but MUST be prebooked. Book now for Saturday 4 August and Sunday 5 Sunday. Please see links attached for booking tickets for the Footsteps in the Forest Event:
Saturday: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/footsteps-in-the-forest-tickets-47857839085
Sunday: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/footsteps-in-the-forest-tickets-47911981025
Tours last 50 minutes and start at 10.20am on Saturday and 11am on Sunday –the last tour on each day will be at 5.40pm. The forest walk will be closed to visitors EXCEPT for those booked onto the tours.
There will also be a market featuring local food produce and musicians performing throughout the weekend. Other activities include face painting, balloon modelling, Nature mask making, a puppet show and much more.
Footsteps in the Forest is supported by Tourism NI. For further information about Footsteps in the Forest and the Giant Adventures programme visit www.visitmournemountains.co.uk
LOCALLY FOCUSED FOOD VILLAGE SET TO ROW INTO STRANGFORD LOUGH
The Strangford Skiffie Festival 2018 will see local and international rowing teams take to Strangford Lough for a third consecutive year at Delamont County Park. Visitors and competitors alike will be fed and watered by an array of Northern Irish food and drinks offerings. This year, event organisers have pulled together an exciting range of mouth-watering culinary treats and the best in local beverages, to put in place the ideal pitstop.
Visitors will be able to avail of a wide selection including delicious beef and venison burgers from nearby Pheasants Hill Farm Kitchen, tantalising traybakes from Castlewellan based company, The Fancy Fox and drinks from local brands such as Short Cross Gin and Kilmegan Cider. From pizzas, pittas, donuts, crepes and more, there is no shortage of options for event goers during this action-packed weekend. Spectators can take in the breath-taking views of Strangford Lough right from the event base at Delamont County Park, all whilst enjoying the extensive food village.
Councillor Mark Murnin, Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down Council said: 'Skiffie Festival is such a vibrant event in our Giant Adventures programme. Having local food producers and suppliers on board adds more homegrown flavour to the weekend. We are delighted to have such a variety of companies at the event, showing local and international visitors what Northern Irish food and drink is all about. Skiffie Festival provide an ideal platform to maintain the huge interest in local food and drink.'
Skiffie Festival marks the first of five events in the Giant Adventures summer programme, spearheaded by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Across the weekend of July 27th – July 29th there will be around 20 races taking place, with teams competing from across the island of Ireland and Scotland. Additionally, there will be boat trips, live music, model air craft displays, and much more. For further information about the Skiffie Festival and the Giant Adventures programme visit www.visitmournemountains.co.uk
EVIAN BRINGS WIMBLEDON TO SPAR
Experiential Marketing,Video
Evian, official water sponsor of Wimbledon, bought some tennis fun to SPAR Moyle Road. With tennis target board, swing ball, strawberries and cream plus face painting, Q Radio was also there handing out goodie bags and prizes to shoppers. Evian is available across all SPAR's in Northern Ireland. #evianwimbledon #sparnievian
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CD FAIRFIELD SECURES MAJOR £2 MILLION PARTNERSHIP WITH MOVE WITH US
CD Fairfield, one of the UK's leading Non-Statutory and Statutory property debt specialists, based in Belfast has secured an exclusive two year rolling contract with Move With Us to be the sole approved provider of debt services to its group. Move With Us (MWU) is the UK's largest network of independent estate agents, with over 1200 high street locations and is owned by London private equity investors Palamon Capital Partners. This new relationship will see CD Fairfield create 25 new jobs over the next 18 months, 21 in Belfast and 4 in Cambridge.
Speaking on the announcement, Phil Davison, Managing Director at CD Fairfield said: "This is a great result for all involved in CD Fairfield. It has taken over a year to deliver what is a hugely exciting development for the company. This allows us to bring our expertise to the widest possible UK market; becoming a partner with a company of MWU's size and scope can only be a validation of five years of hard work.
"The property market in mainland GB is experiencing a downturn with property still 20% below peak 2008 price levels in parts of the North of England and Wales and prices falling in London and the South. With interest rates expected to rise and the Bank of England warnings around house prices in the last week; we are posed to bring our specialist expertise to beleaguered buy-to-let landlords and those requiring property debt advice.
"With our experience and growth in this specialist area of debt management, coupled with the economic and fiscal outlook over the coming years looking less favourable for landlords in particular, we expect to see the number of Clients CDF are helping grow exponentially, thanks to this exclusive partnership with MWU."
Speaking on the decision to partner with CD Fairfield, Ben Greco, Managing Director at Move With Us says: "MWU started working with CDF last year when some of its NI property-debt cases required properties to be managed and sold in England and Wales. Being a leading residential asset manager, MWU were a good fit.
"CD Fairfield brings bespoke help to a range of property-linked debt problems for investors, accidental landlords or actual homeowners. Its case studies really are testament to the help it gives and what can be achieved to mutually benefit all parties involved in those issues. With interest rates likely to rise further, property prices flat at best, landlord tax breaks being squeezed, and the wider market suffering from Brexit-based uncertainty, I think the number of property owners that may need this sort of individually tailored help with their debt and property situation will rise steadily in coming months.
Ben continues: "Our job is to bring the best processes and agent partners to the table to achieve the optimum sale results for all involved. All in all, I expect our relationship with CD Fairfield to grow closer and stronger as case numbers rise steadily and consistently. I am looking forward to developing this new partnership over the months to come."
Founded in 2013 by Directors Philip Davison and Tom Cardwell, this is a significant development for the business, that currently has over 650 retained clients and is regarded as the best specialist property debt company in the UK. Settling over 500 cases with an average debt write down of £57,000 for buy to let landlords and homeowners.
CD Fairfield, Director, Tom Cardwell adds: "This collaboration marks an exciting time for CD Fairfield and see significant financial development in our NI base. It will see the expansion of our team and the investment in new offices to house the increased capacity required.
"At CD Fairfield we have a unique service and the only company of our type to currently offer clients the full suite of potential property debt resolutions under one roof. By partnering exclusively with MWU and extending our reach as a company, this can only be good for the UK consumers.
"From day one our focus has been on our clients and as we continue to grow that will remain the cornerstone of our company philosophy."
KNOW HOW TO KEEP YOUR DOG COOL THIS SUMMER!
Consumer,Public Relations
Frozzy's, producers of the healthy and nutritious lickable frozen yoghurt for dogs, has teamed up with renowned vet Luc Van Dijck and founder of the Luc Van Dijk Veterinary Centre in Wigan, to urge dog owners across the UK to be more aware of the risks linked to this summer's rising temperatures. Animals can't deal with soaring temperatures so easily, and dogs are especially at risk from severe overheating.
Speaking on heatstroke and sun safety, Luc Van Dijick says: "Dogs can suffer fatal heatstroke within minutes. Unlike humans, dogs can't sweat through their skin and so they rely on panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and nose to regulate their body temperature and keep cool. Imagine wearing a thick winter coat on a hot summer's day and you'll understand why dogs succumb to heatstroke so easily.
"Even cats are at risk. Pale-coloured cats for example are vulnerable to sunburn; particularly on their ears, noses and sparsely haired areas. Use pet safe sun cream on exposed parts of your pet's skin, such as the tips of their ears and nose, to avoid sunburn. If you're unsure on the right product, please ask your vet.
"We have also had cases were curious cats seek out cooling breezes in the summer, and at this time of year we treat more and more cats with serious injuries after falling from heights when their owners open the windows.
"Signs of heatstroke include collapse, excessive panting, and dribbling. If you suspect your dog or cat is suffering, move them to a cool place, preferably with a draught, wet their coat and contact a vet immediately. Avoid overcooling by using cool, not freezing, water."
Luc adds: "Most owners make the potentially deadly mistake of leaving their dog in the car while they nip out on an errand. But even a minute is too long. A car can become an oven very quickly even when it doesn't feel that warm. If you see a dog in distress inside a car, official advice is to dial 999 immediately and ask for the police. A dog in distress in a hot car is an emergency and the police will advise you what to do based on the situation."
Another common issue with animals in the heat says Luc, is the tarmac. "Dogs' paw pads can burn on hot pavements. Place the back of your palm on the ground. Generally, if it's too hot for your hand it's too hot for their paws. Walk your dog at the cooler times of the day, either first thing in the morning or early evening.
"If a dog must remain outside, ensure there is ample shade throughout the day and plenty of water. Putting ice cubes into your dog or cat's water bowl is another fantastic idea. Dogs may also appreciate a paddling pool to splash around in."
Noel Conlon, Founder of Frozzys says: "We are delighted to partner with Luc to get across these vital health messages. Our team have been extremely concerned by the continued number of stories in the news about animals left in cars while owners pop to the shop. Our frozen yoghurt was created specifically to give owners the ability to keep their beloved pet cool and safe in the heat when at home or on walks. These temperatures are exceptional, and we urge people to understand the risks and follow Luc's advice. Awareness is key, and we hope that our appeal will help more animals to stay cool and safe in the sun."
SKIFFIE FESTIVAL READY TO ROW INTO STRANGFORD LOUGH FOR THIRD YEAR
This July will see the return of the much-loved Skiffie Festival on Strangford Lough and in Delamont Country Park. From the 27th to the 29th of July, international competitors and locals will descend upon Strangford Lough in their community-built skiffs for this action-packed weekend of events. Visitors will not only have the opportunity to watch the racing, there will also be a range of free family centered activities including boat trips, live music, model air craft displays, a food village and much more.
The festival marks the first of five events in the Giant Adventures summer programme, spearheaded by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Around 20 races take place across the weekend, with teams competing from across the island of Ireland and Scotland.
Councillor Mark Murnin, Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down Council said: "The Skiffie Festival is a highlight of the Giant Adventures programme. The breath-taking setting of Strangford Lough and picturesque nature of Delamont Country Park presents the ideal location for this wonderful competitive racing and family fun festival. Following the excitement of the Skiffie World Championships in 2016 and last year's successful Skiffie Festival, we are delighted to host this thrilling weekend, once again.''
Families can enjoy a wide range of activities, suitable for all ages at Delamont Country Park. For further information about the Skiffie Festival and the Giant Adventures programme visit www.visitmournemountains.co.uk
EXTRA CARE MARKS EXTRA SPECIAL BIRTHDAY FOR MAUD, THE OLDEST LIVING PERSON IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Extra Care, the oldest local charity providing domiciliary care in Northern Ireland, celebrated with its client of over six years, Maud Nicholl from Ballymena, as she turned 109. Maud is believed to be the oldest person living in Northern Ireland. Celebrating with family and close friends in her home town, Maud received a card from the Queen, flowers, a cake and other birthday gifts.
Remarkably, Maud lives in her own home and receives care to allow her to remain living as independently as possible. Domiciliary care providers Extra Care have been caring for Maud and is one of the oldest clients they have ever looked after.
Brian Hutchinson, Chief Executive of Extra Care said, "It is a pleasure to care for Maud and our care staff comment on how she is always smiling. Being the oldest person in the country is certainly something to celebrate and we are proud that we can make a small difference each day for Maud.
"Our goal is to ensure that people can remain in their own home for as long as possible, living with dignity and comfort with help from our highly skilled care team.
As people's needs change, we believe our support is at its most effective when delivered in your own home, where surroundings are familiar and you are most content. We believe this is true no matter that your specific needs may be."
Maud, who never married, was surrounded by those who are close to her during her birthday celebrations at the Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena. Speaking amongst her family and friends Maud said, "Thank you for today, I've had a lovely birthday."
EMPOWERING WOMEN TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS AT FOYLESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE
Events,Fashion
This month Foyleside Shopping Centre will host a unique collaborative fashion event in partnership with Foyle Women's Aid and Marks & Spencer.
Dress for Success was established by Foyle Women's Aid, with a mission to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire advice and development tools to help them thrive in work and personal life.
Hosted by Cool FM's Melissa Riddell, there will be fabulous fashion previews and exclusive giveaways from some of the centre's top retailers including Debenhams, Next and Monsoon as well as live on-stage styling sessions. Whether you are starting out in your career or want guidance to thrive in your profession, it's the perfect place to get all the advice you need to Dress for Success.
The unique event isn't just about fashion. Women are also offered guidance to enhance their CVs and interview preparation. The Dress for Success service is open to all women including school leavers, graduates or anyone who is attending interviews and would like support with presenting themselves for the workplace.
Marie Brown, Director of Foyle Women's Aid said "We believe that every woman, no matter where she comes from, has the potential to reach great heights and achieve economic independence. Dress for Success gives them the tools they need to get there. It's not about where you've been, it about where you're going."
Fergal Rafferty, Centre Manager for Foyleside Shopping Centre said, "We are delighted to be the host venue for this unique Dress for Success event. The positive work of Foyle Women's Aid is well known in the city and we are delighted that a number of our key tenants are making a significant investment in resources in support of this initiative, which will be a real highlight in our summer events programme."
Dress for Success is taking place on Saturday 30th at the Central Mall on Level 2 in Foyleside Shopping Centre from 12pm – 3pm.
If you are interested in finding out more about Dress for Success and the services available visit the website at https://foyle.dressforsuccess.org or email foyle@dressforsuccess.org


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Denis Hilton
University of Toulouse
41 Allées Jules Guesde - CS 61321
Rank 20,425
Bounded Rationality Modeling
Marketing Letters, Vol. 43, pp. 197-200, 2003
Bertrand Munier, Reinhard Selten, Denis Bouyssou, Richard H. Day, Nigel Harvey, Denis Hilton, Mark J. Machina, Parker Barrile, Philip M. Parker, John Sterman, Elke U. Weber, Birger Wernerfelt and Robin Wensley
IAE Sorbonne's Business School, University of Paris1, University of Bonn - Economic Science Area, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Southern California - Department of Economics, University College London - Centre for Economic Learning and Social Evolution (ELSE), University of Toulouse, University of California at San Diego, affiliation not provided to SSRN, INSEAD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Sloan School of Management, Princeton University - Department of Psychology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Sloan School of Management and University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
Decision-making, consumer behavior, procedural rationality, choice functionals, adaptive behavior
The Impact of Environmental Recall and Carbon Taxation on the Carbon Footprint of Supermarket Shopping
Luca A. Panzone, Alistair Ulph, Daniel John Zizzo, Denis Hilton and Adrian Clear
University of Newcastle, University of Manchester - Faculty of Humanities, University of Queensland - School of Economics, University of Toulouse and University of Newcastle - School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (SAFRD)
sustainable consumption; moral licensing; priming; carbon footprint; carbon tax
Contextual Effects in the Interpretations of Probability Words: Perceived Base Rate and Severity of Events
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 781-789
Number of pages: 9 Posted: 08 Jan 2009
Elke U. Weber and Denis Hilton
Princeton University - Department of Psychology and University of Toulouse
A Dynamic Self-Regulation Model of Sustainable Consumer Behaviour
Alistair Ulph, Luca A. Panzone and Denis Hilton
University of Manchester - Faculty of Humanities, University of Newcastle and University of Toulouse
Value-expression and behavioural consistency, moral self-regulation and moral licensing, consumer behaviour, sustainable consumption
Determinants of Diagnostic Hypothesis Generation: Effects of Information, Base Rates, and Experience
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp. 1151-1164
Number of pages: 14 Posted: 08 Jan 2009
Elke U. Weber, Ulf Bockenholt, Denis Hilton and Brian Wallace
Princeton University - Department of Psychology, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Toulouse and University College London - Centre for Economic Learning and Social Evolution (ELSE)
Is Imprecise Knowledge Better than Conflicting Expertise? Evidence from Insurers' Decisions in the United States
Nottingham University Business School Research Paper No. 2010-04
Number of pages: 27 Posted: 01 Mar 2010
Laure Cabantous, Denis Hilton, Howard Kunreuther, Howard Kunreuther and Erwann Michel-Kerjan
Cass Business School, City University London, University of Toulouse, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)University of Pennsylvania - Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center and University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School - Center for Risk Management
Ambiguity, Source of Uncertainty, Insurance Pricing, Decision-Making
Psychological Traits and Trading Strategies
Bruno Biais, Denis Hilton, Karine Mazurier and Sebastien Pouget
Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), University of Toulouse, Universite de Toulouse and Toulouse School of Economics
This is a CEPR Discussion Paper. CEPR charges a fee of $8.00 for this paper.
Social intelligence, self-monitors, trading strategies
A Note on Moral Licensing and Foot-in-The-Door Effect
Alistair Ulph, Luca Panzone and Denis Hilton
University of Manchester - Faculty of Humanities, University of Newcastle - Newcastle University Business School and University of Toulouse
behavioural consistency, moral self-regulation, moral licensing, consumer behavior, sustainable consumption
Do Positive Illusions Predict Overconfidence in Judgment? A Test Using Interval Production and Probability Evaluation Measures of Miscalibration
Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 24(2), p.117-139
Denis Hilton, Isabelle Régner, Laure Cabantous, Laetitia Charalambides and Stephane Vautier
University of Toulouse, University of Toulouse 1, Cass Business School, City University London, University of Toulouse 1 and University of Toulouse 1
Overconfidence, Miscalibration, Positive Illusions, Worse-than-average Effect
Confidence Judgments as Expressions of Experienced Decision Conflict
Risk, Decision and Policy, Vol. 5, pp. 69-100, 2000
Posted: 23 Nov 2008
Judgmental Overconfidence, Self-Monitoring and Trading Performance in an Experimental Financial Market
Psychology and finance, overconfidence, miscalibration, self-monitoring, experimental finance, trading game, asymmetric information, winner's curse


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Shipping Terms Explained
According to the value. For example, an import duty rate of 10% ad valorem means 10% of the value of the goods.
An independent person or corporation acting as a representative, usually in a foreign market, who attempts to sell products for an overseas seller (principal) and earns a commission on successful sales. Agents are not normally involved in delivery or servicing of product.
Air Waybill (AWB)
The document which covers transport by air. It is issued by the carrier, whether an airline or a freight forwarder, as a non-negotiable document serving as a receipt to the consignor for the goods, and containing the conditions of transport. It also shows the details of the consignee so that they can be contacted on arrival of the goods.
HAWB
House AWB issued by a freight forwarder acting as a carrier.
MAWB
The term used for the AWB issued on airline's stationery to a freight forwarder for all of the goods covered by one or more House AWBs on the one flight going from one loading airport to one destination airport.
The buyer who has requested his bank to arrange an L/C on his behalf. In some countries where the buyer may have trouble arranging an import license, the applicant may be a third party acting on behalf of the buyer.
Bunker Adjustment Factor – an adjustment to shipping companies' freight rates to take into account fluctuations in the cost of fuel oil (bunkers) for their ships.
A document issued by a bank acting as a guarantor for their customer. The bank's guarantee is accepted because of their status and creditworthiness compared to that of their customer. Often used in conjunction with major projects, in the form of Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds and Warranty Bonds, commonly for 10% of the contract value, all of which provide the buyer with a measure of comfort should the seller not fulfil his obligations at various stages of the contract.
The seller in whose favour an L/C is issued, ie the person who will "benefit" from the L/C. (See also Letter of Credit).
An unconditional order in writing, issued by the seller (drawer) instructing the buyer (drawee) to pay the seller's bank (payee) a specified amount (normally the full invoice value) on demand (at sight) or at a fixed or determinable future time. A suitable form can be obtained from the seller's bank, or drawn up on a blank sheet of paper.
Bill of Lading (B/L)
The document which covers transport by sea. Signed by the carrier, whether a shipping line or a freight forwarder, it serves as a receipt to the consignor for the goods, as evidence of the contract of transport containing the conditions of transport, and as a document of title by which possession of the goods can be transferred. Typically a B/L is issued in a set of three signed originals or negotiables, one of which must be presented to claim the goods upon which the others become void.
Combined Transport / Multimodal B/L
A B/L covering transport by shipping container from an inland place prior to the loading port, to an inland place beyond the destination port. Most freight forwarders and shipping companies title their B/Ls as "Bill of Lading for Combined Transport or Port-to-Port shipment" or similar.
Congen B/L
A standard form of bill of lading used in shipments by chartered ship.
Clean B/L
A bill of lading indicating that the goods were received by the carrier in good order and condition, without any clauses declaring a defective condition in the goods and/or their packing.
Dirty/Foul/ Claused B/L
A bill of lading with any clauses declaring a defective condition in the goods and/or their packing. Almost invariably not acceptable to banks for presentation under L/Cs and almost always not acceptable to the buyer. (See also Clean Bill of Lading).
House B/L
A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder acting as a carrier. The terms and conditions of the contract may well be different to the terms and conditions contained on the shipping company's B/L, which can in extraordinary circumstances lead to legal complications should a dispute arise.
Master B/L
The term used for the B/L issued by a shipping company to a freight forwarder for all of the goods covered by one or more House B/Ls on the one ship going from one loading port to one destination port.
Ocean B/L
A B/L covering port-to-port shipment. Typically banks continue to use this term on L/Cs even though the majority of international shipments are containerised (See also Multimodal B/L).
On Board/ Shipped On Board B/L
A B/L evidencing that the goods were not only received by the carrier but were actually loaded on board in good order and condition. "Shipped" indicates that not only were the goods on board, but that the ship has departed the port.
Order B/L
A negotiable B/L, in which the goods are consigned "to order of" a particular party, often the shipper in which case the consignee is mostly shown simply as "to order".
Straight B/L
A non-negotiable B/L in which the goods are consigned directly to a named consignee.
Colloquial term for a shipping container.
Non-containerised cargo.
BSRA
Basic Service Rate Additional – the charge levied by shipping companies to importers for LCL cargo, including the port charges, transport to an unpacking depot (see CFS) subsequent sorting and storage of the goods and finally loading onto a vehicle collecting the goods for delivery to the buyer
C&F Cost and Freight (named port of shipment) – Incoterms
This abbreviation was changed in 1990 to CFR, but is still commonly used.
Currency Adjustment Factor – an adjustment to shipping companies' freight rates to take into account the effect over time of fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
A document, normally issued by a Chamber of Commerce which is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to enable the holder to temporarily take merchandise into certain countries, as samples or for display purposes, without the need to pay import duty or pay a bond for the duty. The issuer will require the holder to give them security by way of a bank guarantee.
Cash against Documents (CAD)
An arrangement whereby the buyer pays for goods as soon as the buyer receives the seller's documents. There is normally an intermediary involved, ie a bank or an agent acting on behalf of the seller, to ensure that the transaction takes place smoothly.
A general term for any document issued by the seller or another party, certifying to some action having taken place or some fact about the goods.
A certificate stating the country of origin of the goods. Depending on the importing country's requirements, this can be as simple as being issued by the seller or the manufacturer. In most cases however, it is required to be issued by a Chamber of Commerce in the country of origin.
CFR Cost and Freight (named port of destination) – Incotrems
The seller must pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named destination but the risk of loss of or damage to the goods is transferred from the seller to the buyer when the goods pass the ship's rail in the port of shipment. The seller is responsible to clear the goods for export. This term very specifically requires the carriage of the goods in a "seagoing vessel".
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight (named port of destination) – Incotrems
This term is similar to CFR but with the addition that the seller has to procure marine insurance against the buyer's risk of loss of or damage to the goods. This term very specifically requires the carriage of the goods in a "seagoing vessel".
CIP Cost and Insurance Paid to (named place of destination) – Incotrems
This term is similar to CPT but with the addition that the seller has to procure marine insurance against the buyer's risk of loss of or damage to the goods covering that period until the goods have been delivered from the carrier to the buyer. Being based on FCA, this term may be used for any mode of transport.
Container Freight Station – place or depot where individual LCL cargo is loaded into, and unloaded from, containers
Charterparty
A written contract between a shipowner and a charterer who rents use of the ship or part of its freight capacity. A voyage charterparty is a contract covering transport of goods from one or more ports to one or more ports and will detail the costs and responsibilities involved.
A document issued by the seller, addressed to the buyer, giving details of the individual transaction, including complete description of the goods, prices, currency, delivery and payment terms and so on. This is generally used by the Customs authorities in the importing country to assess customs duties payable.
A group of shipping companies who have associated to offer regular services on specific routes at published rates. Sometimes referred to as liner shipping. Non conference shipping lines are sometimes referred to as independent or outsiders.
The party shown on the bill of lading or air waybill to whom the shipment is consigned. Need not always be the buyer, and in some countries will be the buyer's bank. See also Bill of Lading – Order B/L and Notify Party.
Where a freight forwarder groups, or consolidates, one or more shipments for one or more shippers to the one destination as one overall shipment. (See also House B/L and Master B/L).
Consular Invoice
The seller's commercial invoice certified, for a fee, in the exporting country by the consular representative of the importing country. Now required only by a handful of countries.
Ship designed to take ISO (International Standards Organisation) containers in vertical cells within the ship's holds as well as on the deck. These ships generally rely on infrastructure on the wharf to load and unload the containers.
Conventional ship
Ship designed with holds which can load almost any type of loose cargo, such as drums, sacks, crates, pallets etc. These ships are designed with their own derricks for loading and unloading.
CPT Carriage Paid To (named place of destination) – Incoterms
The seller must pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named destination but the risk of loss of or damage to the goods is transferred from the seller to the buyer when the goods have been delivered into the custody of the carrier. Being based on FCA, this term may be used for any mode of transport.
Customs Broker
A person or corporation licensed by the Australian Customs Service to handle on behalf of importers the process of clearing goods through customs.
Customs Duty
A tax, duty or tariff levied at the time of import upon goods entering a country. Usually based on the value of the goods (ad valorem), on the physical nature of the goods such as quantity or weight, or on a combination of the value and other factors.
Container Yard – place or depot where individual containers are held prior to loading on board a ship and after unloading from the ship. Can be inland or at the dock-side.
DAF Delivered at Frontier (named place) – Incoterms
The seller must pay the costs and freight to bring the goods to a land frontier, but before the customs border of the adjoining country. This term is for land transport only.
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (named place of destination) – Incoterms
The seller fulfils his obligation to deliver when the goods have been made available at an agreed point at the named place in the country of importation, often the buyer's premises. The seller has to bear the risks and all costs, including duties, taxes and other charges of delivering the goods thereto, cleared for importation. This term should not be used if the seller is unable directly or indirectly to obtain any necessary import licence or approval. This term may be used for all modes of transport.
DDU Delivered Duty Unpaid (named place of destination) – Incoterms
The seller fulfils his obligation to deliver when the goods have been made available at an agreed point at the named place in the country of importation. The seller has to bear the risks and all costs and other charges of delivering the goods thereto, but not including duties and taxes. The buyer is responsible for customs clearance, and if he fails to do this, he is responsible for the consequences. This term may be used for all modes of transport.
A method whereby the seller uses the services of his bank to ensure that the buyer only receives the shipping documents under conditions specified by the seller, ie upon payment, or upon acceptance, of the seller's bill of exchange. (see also Bill of Exchange, Cash Against Documents and URC522).
Documentary Credit
The officially correct term for Letter of Credit. The UCP500 only mentions "Documentary Credit" not "Letter of Credit". See also Letter of Credit and UCP500).
Extra charges paid to a carrier when loading and/or unloading has not been completed within the specified time.
DEQ Delivered ex Quay (named port of destination) – Incoterms
Similar to DES but the seller must also arrange discharge onto the quay or wharf.
DES Delivered ex Ship (named port of destination) – Incoterms
The seller makes the goods available to the buyer on board the ship at the destination port, and is responsible for all costs and risks until that point, as well as arrival within the given period. Typically this term would be used for bulk cargo on a chartered ship.
Documents against Acceptance (D/A)
see Documentary Collection
Documents against Payment (D/P)
see Bill of Exchange
Drawee
The practice of selling goods in a foreign market at a price lower than which they would be sold at in the home market, to gain a competitive advantage over other suppliers. If this is shown to be injurious to locally-based suppliers in the foreign market, the government of that country may impose remedies by way of anti-dumping duties.
Duty Drawback
If goods which have been imported, and upon which customs duty has been paid, are exported or have been used in the manufacture of goods which have been exported, then the exporter may be entitled to a refund of the original import duty paid.
The price of one currency in the terms of another.
To send goods from a country to an overseas destination.
EXW Ex Works (named place) – Incoterms
The seller's only responsibility is to make the goods available at his premises, (ie works or factory). The buyer bears the full cost and risk involved in bringing the goods from there to the desired destination and the buyer must be able to carry out any required export formalities. The term represents the minimum obligation for the seller.
FCA Free Carrier (named place) – Incoterms
The Seller fulfills his obligation to deliver when he has handed over the goods, cleared for export, into the charge of a carrier, or another person, named by the buyer at the named place or point. This term may be used for any mode of transport, including multi-modal transport.
Freight All Kinds, as a general description of the goods on a master B/L covered under the one freight rate regardless of the nature of the individual goods.
FAS Free Alongside Ship (named port of shipment) – Incoterms
The seller fulfils his obligation to deliver when the goods are placed alongside the vessel at the named port of shipment. This means that the buyer has to bear all costs and risks of loss of or damage to the goods from that point. The seller is responsible to clear the goods for export. This term can only be used for sea or inland waterway transport and its correct use is only when using a chartered ship, or when goods are not containerised.
Full Container Load, generally but not always indicating that goods in the container are from one seller who packed the container, going to one buyer who will unpack the container.
FI (Free In)
In the international ocean freight terminology the word "Free" means "Not included". I.e. if FI, then the shipper is responsible for the coast of loading goods onto a vessel for the international shipping overseas.
FO (Free Out)
FO is the international shipping term in ocean freight that indicates that the consignee (recipient) is responsible for the cost of unloading cargo from the vessel at the destination.
FIO (Free In and OUT)
The international shipping term used in the ocean freight industry means that the carrier is NOT responsible for the cost of loading and unloading gods onto/from the vessel.
FIS Free into Store – Incoterms
An unofficial trade term indicating that the seller's price includes all costs up to delivery to the buyer. This is similar in effect to DDP.
A device which is designed for cargos which will not fit into containers to be shipped on container ships. Consists of a base and two ends of the same dimensions as an ISO container.
FOB Free On Board (named port of shipment) – Incoterms
The seller fulfils his obligation to deliver when the goods have passed over the ship's rail at the named port of shipment. This means that the buyer has to bear all costs and risks of loss of or damage to the goods from that point. The seller is responsible to clear the goods for export. This term can only be used for sea or inland waterway transport. This is probably the most commonly misused term in international trade. Its correct use now is only where the ship's rail is relevant to the transaction, such as when using a chartered ship, or when goods are not containerised. Obviously it cannot apply to airfreight.
A clause in a contract which protects both parties in the event that part of the contract cannot be complied with due to causes outside the control of the parties and could not have been avoided by exercising due care. For example, floods, earthquakes, civil unrest and so on.
A person or corporation who arranges transport of goods on behalf of either the seller or buyer. In many cases the freight forwarder will also consolidate several small shipments into one larger one to take advantage of better freight rates. In most cases the freight forwarder will assume the legal liabilities of acting as a carrier
The total weight of a shipment of goods, including their packaging such as crates, pallets etc.
see Consolidation
Certain cargoes, as prescribed by the UN, such as explosive, radioactive, poisonous and flammable goods etc, which must be declared to the carrier before being loaded onto ships or aircraft. The penalties for mis-declaring or failing to declare hazardous or dangerous cargo are extremely high.
To bring goods from overseas into one's country.
A set of rules for the interpretation of the most commonly used trade terms in foreign trade, recognised throughout the world, issued by the International Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.iccwbo.org/incoterms/id3040/index.html
A process whereby someone with a risk of something happening to their financial detriment (the assured) pays someone else (an underwriter) a fee (premium) to bear that risk on their behalf.
A certificate issued by the insurance underwriter giving details of a particular transaction which is held insured under an insurance policy.
Contract of insurance
Landed Cost
The total cost which an importer pays to have goods delivered into their premises. This typically includes the costs of the goods, international transport, insurance premium, port charges, customs duties, delivery charges, bank charges etc.
Less than Container Load, a small amount of cargo insufficient to on its own be economically shipped as FCL. It will be combined with other LCL cargo from other shippers going to the same destination port, into an FAK FCL. See also Consolidation.
A conditional order in writing, issued by a buyer's bank, guaranteeing to pay the seller upon presentation of stipulated documents, strictly in accordance with the credit. It is strongly recommended that every exporter and importer has a copy of the "Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits", International Chamber of Commerce publication 500. These are available from most major Chambers of Commerce, or from us at AUD 20.00 including postage, handling and GST, to Australian addresses only.
Letter of Credit – Confirmed
A letter of credit which has been further guara
Typical ISO (International Standards Organization) shipping containers are manufactured with identical size specification in terms of exterior height, exterior width, and exterior length. The standardization of containers and the adoption of the ISO specification is to insure that all equipment handlers, chassis, rail cars, and slot spaces on vessels will accommodate all containers. This guide is designed to help you become informed about container uses, common questions and problems.
Typical Dimensions
Exterior Interior Door Opening
Length Width Height Length Width Height Width Height
10′ Standard Dry Container 10′ 8′ 8'6″ 9'3″ 7'8″ 7′ 9 7/8″ 7'8″ 7'5″
20′ Standard Dry Container 20′ 8′ 8'6″ 19'3″ 7'8″ 7′ 9 7/8″ 7'8″ 7'5″
40′ Standard Dry Container 40′ 8′ 8'6″ 39′ 5″ 7'8″ 7′ 9 7/8″ 7'8″ 7'5″
40′ High Cube Dry Container 40′ 8′ 9'6″ 39′ 5″ 7'8″ 8′ 10″ 7'8″ 8′ 5 1/2″
20′ Refrigerated Container 19′ 10.5″ 8′ 8'6″ 17′ 11″ 7'6″ 7'6″* 7"5″ 7'3″
40′ Refrigerated Container 40′ 8′ 8'6″ 37′ 11″ 7'6″ 7'6″* 7"6″ 7'6″
40′ High Cube Refrigerated Container 40′ 8′ 9'6″ 37′ 11″ 7'6″ 8'4″* 7"6″ 8'4″
Typical Weights / Capacity
Cubic Capacity Tare Weight Max Gross Max Payload 20′ Standard Dry Container 1,165 cu. ft. 5,050 67,200 62,150 40′ Standard Dry Container 2,350 cu. ft. 8,000 67,200 59,200 40′ High Cube Dry Container 2694 cu. ft. 8,775 67,200 58,425 45′ High Cube Dry Container 3043 cu. ft. 9,810 72,800 62,990 20′ Refrigerated Container 1,010 cu. ft. (967)** 6,503 52,800 46,407 40′ Refrigerated Container 2,051 cu. ft. (1959)** 9,700 67,200 57,450 40′ High Cube Refrigerated 2,380 cu. ft. (2,289)** 9,590 70,550 60,960


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Italian Explorer
For a quarter-century beginning in 1419, Venetian merchant and adventurer Niccolò de' Conti engaged in an adventure recalling that of his countryman Marco Polo (1254-1324). Conti's journeys took him primarily along sea routes, from the Middle East to India to the East Indies, and when he returned to Europe he found himself an object both of fascination and (because he had renounced Christianity) disapproval.
Conti came from a wealthy trading family in Venice, then Europe's center for overseas trade. In the past his family had done a brisk trade with Egypt, but in 1419 Niccolò resolved to extend the Contis' reach by traveling to Syria. He remained in the latter country long enough to learn Arabic, one of the essential languages for Eastern trade in those days; then he traveled on to Baghdad, in what is now Iraq, and Persia (modern-day Iran). In the latter he established a trading company, and added a second key trading language, Farsi, to his repertoire.
At some point it must have become clear to Conti that he was not returning to Europe any time soon, because over the course of many voyages from Persia along the Indian Ocean, he married an Indian wife. They raised a family, and he renounced Christianity, though whether he did this out of necessity or conviction is not known.
In time he wound up much further east, where he traveled throughout the East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) and Southeast Asia. There he encountered numerous cultures and religions: parts of the East Indies were Hindu, others Buddhist—as was Burma, which he also visited. The Malay Peninsula, home to the modern-day nation of Malaysia, was fiercely Muslim. He ended up on the island of Java, from whence he finally resolved to return to Venice.
After a return trip that took him up the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez, Conti arrived in his hometown in 1444. There his Indian family attracted widespread curiosity, but his renunciation of Christianity earned him a rebuke from Pope Eugene IV. The punishment Eugene meted out as penance was not a harsh one, however: the pontiff ordered Conti to write an account of his journeys. These records, dictated to Vatican secretary Poggio Bracciolini, were not publicly released until their 1723 publication as Historiae de veritate fortunae.
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Artificial Intelligence for Banking: How It's Being Used for Risk Mitigation & Revenue Generation
As financial institutions explore technological means for managing data, they should consider automated tools that add protection while increasing value.
Joe Kuehne
Joe Kuehne is a Senior Editor at BizTech magazine
The rise of online banking, financial apps and mobile devices has resulted in a steady barrage of data for financial institutions. As many of them grapple with the overwhelming volume of incoming data, others are implementing innovative technology to realize business outcomes by turning that data into revenue.
According to a recent survey by Open Text, many financial services firms are currently reviewing how to apply artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to reshape their organizations — from internal operations and customer experience to treasury services and payments.
According to Open Text, "the world's most successful Financial Services organizations are already considering AI and machine learning to help them address" such issues and functions as payment processing; personalization of customer experiences; and compliance, anti-money laundering and fraud detection efforts.
Many Banks Are Already Using Some Common Applications of AI
As Business Insider reports, "most banks (80 percent) are highly aware of the potential benefits presented by AI and machine learning. In fact, many banks are planning to deploy solutions enabled by AI: 75 percent of respondents at banks with over $100 billion in assets say they're currently implementing AI strategies, compared with 46 percent at banks with less than $100 billion in assets," according to a UBS Evidence Lab report.
Business Insider further notes that many banks are using AI in front-office applications "to smooth customer identification and authentication, mimic live employees through chatbots and voice assistants, deepen customer relationships, and provide personalized insights and recommendations."
In middle-office functions, the UBS report states, AI is being used to assess risk, detect and prevent fraud, improve processes to prevent money laundering, and perform know-your-customer regulatory checks. "The winning strategies employed by banks that are undergoing an AI-enabled transformation reveal how to best capture the opportunity. These strategies highlight the need for a holistic AI strategy that extends across banks' business lines, usable data, partnerships with external partners, and qualified employees."
READ MORE: Learn how banks can decide which storage solution is right for their data.
Banks Must Make Some Key Changes to Enable Greater Use of AI
In a 2021 report, McKinsey notes that "for artificial intelligence to deliver value across the organization, banks need core technology that is scalable, resilient, and adaptable. Building that requires changes in six key areas."
The report goes on to state that as AI technologies play an increasingly central role in creating value for banks and their customers, financial services organizations need to reinvent themselves as technology-forward institutions so they can deliver customized products and highly personalized services at scale in near real time.
Such a transformation would place crucial demands on core technology and data infrastructure, McKinsey writes. Key considerations should include: a robust strategy for building technology capabilities; superior omnichannel journeys and customer experiences; a modern, scalable platform for data and analytics; a scalable hybrid infrastructure strategy for the cloud; highly configurable and scalable core product processors; and a secure and robust perimeter for access.
MORE FROM BIZTECH: Discover other emerging uses for AI in the financial sector.
A Well-Developed Strategy Is Key to Realizing AI's Potential
For banks seeking to implement AI in their overall IT strategy, a recent Deloitte report lists six important steps to make it possible. The first is to develop an AI strategy. The report states, "To stay competitive in both the short and long term, banks must escalate AI as a foundational component instead of treating it as a stand-alone initiative."
Next, a bank should define a use case–driven process. "Defining relevant use cases and prioritizing them into a road map can help banks stay focused during implementation and help achieve the goals defined during the strategy phase," Deloitte writes.
Experimenting with prototypes and building with confidence are essential, as well. According to research in Deloitte's State of AI in the Enterprise, "60 percent of financial services AI adopters believe that risks associated with using AI-based models are slowing their organizations' adoption of AI technologies. Despite this awareness, only about 36 percent of adopters are actively addressing the risk — establishing guiding principles or a board and following leading practices."
Finally, the report states that AI tools must be scaled for enterprise deployment and should drive sustainable outcomes. "The goals for AI after deployment should focus on continuously learning how models react to various inputs and identifying ways to improve results."
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Faye Dunaway in Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970) | Kino Lorber (2021)
Frank Perry and Jerry Schatzberg Show Us How to Be a Woman in the '70s
Frank Perry and Jerry Schatzberg jolted audiences who weren't used to unsatisfied and belittled housewives starring in a film, or to the concept of such people existing.
By Michael Barrett / 2 June 2021
Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970)
Frank Perry
Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970)
The New American Cinema circa 1970 had so many giddy freedoms to work with. The old censorship system had been junked in favor of the MPAA ratings, and films were trying new styles and themes and swear words and nude scenes. Among the many trends exploding at this time was "Women's Lib" with its attendant consciousness about what being a woman meant in society, particularly a middle-class woman.
Early examples of such films include Rachel, Rachel (1968), directed by Paul Newman from a Margaret Laurence novel as a vehicle for his wife Joanne Woodward, and Wanda (1970), a long-neglected masterpiece written and directed by Barbara Loden, now available from Criterion.
The year 1971 brought Otto Preminger's Such Good Friends, scripted by Elaine May from Lois Gould's novel; Herbert Ross' lovely and forgotten T.R. Baskin with Candice Bergen; and Bibi Andersson's magnificent performance in Ingmar Bergman's The Touch.
Then 1972 served up Irvin Kershner's Up the Sandbox (1972) for Barbra Streisand, written by Paul Zindel from Anne Roiphe's novel, and Frank Perry's Play It As It Lays, scripted by married couple Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne from Didion's 1970 titular novel.
Soon came another Oscar nod for Woodward in Gilbert Cates' Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams (1973); the Oscar-nominated work of John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands' in A Woman Under the Influence (1974); and Sidney J. Furie's Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York (1975), from Gail Parent's novel.
I'll tentatively throw in Liza Minnelli's Oscar-nominated performance in Alan J. Pakula's The Sterile Cuckoo (1969), with the proviso that this adopts a masculine POV, both in the film and its source novel, that renders its heroine "crazy" in a way that's different from the "crazy" women in the other films. The same is true of Jackie Bisset's role in The Grasshopper (Jerry Paris, 1970) and even truer of Goldie Hawn's Oscar-winning role in Gene Saks' Cactus Flower (1969), though these films are all worthy of study for that there zeitgeist.
By the way, in addition to being films about what it means to be a woman, the majority are films about what it means to live in New York. At the risk of over-generalizing, several of them share a cluttered, hectic, semi-documentary ambiance. Paradoxically, their heroines also share an impulse toward fantasies and dreams that contrast with that reality–because being a woman makes you crazy! Or rather, living as a woman in this world can drive you crazy.
Good gracious, a retrospective of even half of those titles would be world-beating, but let's start with two crucial early dispatches from that sexual and cultural front line, or fault line, that have been missing in action for decades. At long last on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber are two films of 1970: Diary of a Mad Housewife, directed by Frank Perry and scripted by Eleanor Perry from Sue Kaufman's novel, and Puzzle of a Downfall Child, directed by Jerry Schatzberg and scripted by Carole Eastman as "Adrian Joyce". It's great to finally see them.
Diary of a Mad Housewife, Frank Perry (1970)
Tina (Carrie Snodgress) wakes up, having overslept slightly, to the strains of be-toweled hubby Jonathan (Richard Benjamin) haranguing her from the bathroom with ear-splitting chatter about her faults, her laziness, her inexplicable sullen and unsatisfied behavior ("I just don't understand you"), how she's gotten skinny and gone to hell, etc. etc.
She says nothing, and we gather she's used to this as she puts on her bra and goes into the bathroom to be confronted by their multiple reflections. The supposedly "affectionate" tirades continue during breakfast, and the camera shows their young daughters absorbing dad's attitude to mom on their way to disrespectful brat-hood.
Director Frank Perry and photographer Gerald Hirschfeld use many extended shots throughout, either on tracks or hand-held, and a beautiful example occurs in the elevator. The camera begins on yammering dad, then pans one by one to still silent Tina, the daughters, then the blasé poodle looking toward the camera and, as a punchline, the previously hidden elderly elevator operator, who cranes his head as they leave. You can read his mind.
Here's the film's observational wit, and the first example of how Tina receives sympathy from working people, such as the waiter at Elaine's who whispers "Coraggio" ("courage"). "What did he whisper?" bleats Jonathan.
Over on the other side of this film somewhere, Jonathan's living his own dissatisfaction. We intuit this as it bleeds into Tina's collateral damage. He's a successful lawyer but feels he's blocked his creative impulses, and he curries favor with "celebrities" and rich folks in search of investment opportunities and the like. The extent of his discontent will finally be exposed at the very end.
As far as anything happens amid this excruciating observation, the story follows Tina's impulsive decision to fall into an affair with a big-deal writer, George Prager (Frank Langella), who's a ruder and more talented version of her husband. She goes in with eyes wide open and sticks it out even though she accuses him of spoiling every conversation with his overbearing ways. At one heady moment, he explains that Proust's Albertine is an example of disguised homosexuality, which may or may not be a moment of foreshadowing.
The redeeming feature of their "sex thing", as he describes it from the start, is that the sex is great. She finds George attractive, perhaps because she sees him for an hour without having to live with him (and because Langella plays him), while Jonathan turns her off with his entreaties for "a little roll in the hay", always pronounced with the same nasal screech. Tina grasps that George's cynical predictions are right and that it's kind of "mad" to begin an affair with another version of Jonathan, one who replaces "control freak" with indifference.
She meets him at a mod party where the Alice Cooper Group (!) are performing, about to initiate a pillow fight in the mob. He utters a word beginning with "C" that R-rated movies had just discovered they could get away with saying. When a hippie woman (Alley Mills) upbraids him for insulting language, he says "Screw off, Pocahontas" (remind you of anyone?), and she answers "I'm reporting you to Women's Lib." So Tina can't plead ignorance or even charm, though she might plead masochism.
She meets George a second time at a gallery opening, another opportunity for Jonathan to schmooze with celebs. He loves that Tina has the wherewithal to banter about sex with a famous writer.
As in the music scene, the film implies that it's not only Jonathan who exhausts and confuses Tina but his entire world: today's music and happenings and abstract art and youth culture and a New York beset by garbage strikes and frantic Christmas shopping, as exposed in jagged montage sequences. She's harassed and out of step with everything, and that's one strategy for enlisting the audience's sympathy, although she's had that from the first scene's ugly wake-up.
Remarkably, this is among the rare films that stick with a single POV throughout, and a woman's at that. We only see, hear, and know what she sees, hears, and knows. Eleanor Perry's detailed, sympathetic writing is a triumph at contouring everything into Tina's perception, and we don't fully grasp the extent of this subjectivity until the end.
SPOILER: Sidney Katz's editing style propels the momentum with jump cuts to rhyming images and deceptive cross-cuts that leap across time and space. The ending goes from intense, tender, alternating closeups of Tina and Jonathan, staring directly into the camera (each other's eyes) in a series of subjective set-ups, to the revelation that the whole film has been a flashback–telescoped, fragmentary–in which Tina explains her life to a group therapy session.
Now, her subjective view gazes into the eyes of her grody fellow members (including Peter Boyle and Eileen Brennan) as they shriek every possible critique and response, from "this privileged bitch has no real problems" to "find a good lawyer and get a divorce" to "can we talk about me now?" As the credits roll, the final closeup on Tina still shows her self-contained in a bewildering, hostile world of little sympathy or understanding. It's the perfect ending. This era wasn't merely unafraid of harsh endings, they were virtually required.
It's easy to forget that Diary of a Mad Housewife is a comedy, but that's the sardonic, satirical intention. Top-billed Benjamin was the box-office name here, and we must credit his brilliance at playing an insufferable egomaniac while exposing his pathetic insecurities for our amusement.
Second-billed Langella had made a name on stage. This was his first film released, followed immediately by Mel Brooks' The Twelve Chairs. Previously in PopMatters ("Ambiguously Yours: The Late Works of the Late Otto Preminger"), I wondered whether Langella had a cameo as the fantasy cabdriver in Such Good Friends. I now conclude he didn't, and I'm sure the world has been waiting for my decision.
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