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Melka La Mekerra Vineyard Metisse 2013 - Station Plaza Wine
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Melka La Mekerra Vineyard Metisse 2013
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Melka La Mekerra Vineyard Metisse 2013

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This superb Cabernet franc blend from our mountain vineyard is an explosive example of an amazing vintage. The aromas of wild raspberries and graphite fill the glass with an impact that begs you to taste. The resultant wine is lush, dense, creamy, layered, stunningly pure with acidity that is well integrated in this powerhouse wine. The Cabernet franc brings nerve and structure to this serious wine while the Merlot offers its friendliness and lushness. After seven years producing this wine, this Cabernet franc blend can rival any Napa Cabernet.

Philippe Melka’s roster of consulting clients reads like a Who’s Who of Napa Valley, but the wines Melka makes with his wife Cherie are just as compelling. The Metisse wines are made from vineyards in Knights Valley and St. Helena.


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‘Photos from the Archives’ at the Community Cafe

Come along to the ‘Community Cafe’ in the Memorial Hall on Monday afternoon 7 Oct 2-4.30pm where The History Boys (Brian & Jon) will be showing photos from the Archives. The History Group now has thousands of photos in the Archives and this will be a rare chance to see some iconic photos and hopefully for some additional names and dates to be added to them

As well as the usual delicious cakes on offer there will be an ‘Afternoon Special’  A mug of fresh tasty filter coffee with a toasted, buttered tea cake for only £2.50. Why not spoil yourself with this offer while enjoying the photographs.

More info on the Community Cafe from Sheila Nottle 01208 850824

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161 Tasting Notes

drank Mugicha (Barley Tea) by Maeda-en
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Having a quick cup before I leave the office for the year!!! I really love this tea although it’s not the most holiday minded. It is very pleasing to the stomach and I love the super roasted taste. It also shares a coffee-like quality in the bitterness. I also think it tastes like a puffed wheat cereal as some other reviews noted. I’m interested in trying this iced, but I think I’ll wait for a little warmer weather before I do so.

I hope everyone has a lovely, joy-filled holiday! Take care and see you on Steepster in the new year! :)

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drank Houjicha by Samovar
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My love of all things roasted and toasted has lead me to a tin of this tea. The look of the dry “leaves” was a little startling after spending the last year looking at quality tea leaves. Of course I know what Houjicha consists of…but still, the tea is pretty ratty looking to say the least. The tin contained mostly ragged leaf fragments and a good portion of sticks and stems. It smells kind of like a puffed cereal…and roasted tree bark. Houjicha has an interesting, comforting flavor to me. It’s one of those teas that seem so simple and plain but the taste ends up being complex and reassuring.

I’ve had this tea both hot and cold and both are lovely in their own way. The hot tea made my stomach feel nice and warm and settled. I can totally see why it would be used as a digestive aid. Houjicha has that tummy-friendly feeling as well as a unique roasted, nutty flavor. Not medicinal…but helpful and tasty. When the tea was chilled it had a nice mix of nuttiness, deep malt and a lingering sweetness. I must say that I’m a fan. And it’s technically green tea…not my usual oolongs or black teas. Yay! I can’t wait to try other Houjichas, but for the time being, this suits me just fine.

Must restock on houjicha!

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I’ve been on a little tea hiatus as of late. Well, kinda sort of. I’ve been super busy with my new craft projects and of course my regular 9 to 5. More like 7:30-4:30, but I digress. This morning I needed a hot cup of goodness to wrap my sore hands around. I’ve recently been working on a really big stained glass project, and my hands are worn out. The little cuts are one thing, but the amount of pressure you have to put on your fingertips is currently what’s getting to me.

Anyway, on to the tea. It’s nothing flashy, but I’m ok with that. The roasted flavor is mild and pleasing. I’m picking up earthy and mineral-y qualities. I also taste a little note of wood over the earthiness. It’s nothing at all like the woody taste of rooibos, but more of a “leaves and bark” taste. :) There is a slight puckering of astringency, but overall very simple and balanced. Nothing too complex or in your face, just a basic oolong. I’ll be re-steeping a few times and hopefully finishing up this sample. Easy does it.

The holiday madness will soon begin.

I want to see a picture of said project when it’s done, please!

but of course!

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drank Wuyi Dark Roast by Samovar
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I swear this tea tastes different every time I drink it. This time I tasted notes of leather, spicy tobacco, smoke and minerals. It wasn’t unpleasant…just different from the last time I made a cup. Admittedly, I steeped the heck out it. Probably a good 8 minutes at least. It was dark! I’m sure it would have been better if I could have focused a little more on tea and less on being pulled 10 different directions at the office. I used boiling water again, since it had such nice results last time. I’m off to make another cup of this ever evolving tea. But this time I’ll use my tea timer!

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Weak lemon water. Not horrid-tasting but lacking so much flavor, I’d rather just drink a glass of water. I’m a big fan of lemongrass, but this must only have a tiny sprinkle. Blah.

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drank Glitter & Gold by DAVIDsTEA
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YUM YUM YUM! I was not expecting such a delicious oolong. I have a feeling that this tea could provide a lot of diversity in taste. Since I had such yummy results using boiling water with Samovar’s Wuyi Dark Roast, I went straight for the boiling water first. Apparently it was a good idea. I love it! I think the boiling water intensifies the roasted flavor. The liquor is dark amber. The taste is smooth and certainly robust…very flavorful for a dark oolong. The roasted notes are very prominent. I’m also picking up soba and a light sweetness like mild honey. There is also an earthy stoutness. I think if this tea was steeped at a lower temp and time, that it would yield a much different result. Milder and perhaps a little sweeter with heightened notes of orchid. I’ll have to play around with it. As it stands now, this is a power packed oolong…and great for breakfast.

Thank you TeaEqualsBliss for such a fantastic sample! :)

Glad you liked it!

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drank Vanilla Bean by Mighty Leaf Tea
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I can’t say that I’m a fan. The vanilla smell is barely present and smells artificial. (The vanilla smell was stronger as the tea cooled.) The vanilla in the taste is very subdued and only present in the background. It’s just ok. I steeped for the recommended 4 minutes. While the flavor of the tea is light to me, I think steeping longer would yield a very bitter cup. I should have added milk and sugar to help doctor it up. Oh well. It’s better than no tea at all. This wasn’t bad…just “meh”.

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I was very unimpressed with that blend as well (tried it years ago, admittedly)… I’d heard it hyped up a ton and was really disappointed.

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drank Ancient Yellow Buds by Rishi Tea
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I mentioned in a past tasting note that this tea reminds me of tasting honeysuckle with my Grandfather. It’s a really great memory…one of the countless memories I have of him. I lost him this Saturday, so I’m drinking this tea and thinking of him.

Lena, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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Sorry for your lose. Keep on drinking that wonderful tea.

So sorry to hear abut your Grandfather. Good tea can spark wonderful memories. Take care!

My condolences, hon. *hugs *

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My condolences for your loss. :(

Goodbyes are hard. Praying for you and your family.

Thanks everyone. The kinds words are most appreciated.

I’m so sorry for your loss – you and your family and friends are in my thoughts/prayers!

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drank Hong Jing Luo by thepuriTea
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Mmmm! I love it! This is a great everyday tea.

It’s still super hot (over 90 degrees) in the afternoon, but our mornings and nights in Tennessee are starting to cool down. One of my favorite things to do is to sit out on my back deck on a cooler morning and drink my tea while reading a book. I can already see myself clad in a hoodie and yoga capris drinking this tea in the aforementioned scenario. Probably barefoot. Yep, I think that sounds about wonderful.

This tea is everything that has been mentioned before. Very malty and raisin-y. I’m drinking the tea without any additives, but the idea of adding brown sugar is appealing. I wouldn’t add too much because the tea is already naturally mild and slightly sweet. I’m not picking up any bitterness at all. Overall, this is a very pleasant cup and I look forward to a few more steeps.

And yes, I just added Hong Jing Luo to my shopping list.

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212 Glory Lily Ct San Ramon, CA
$ 2,599,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#40951814
  • TypePending
  • CitySan Ramon
  • AreaSan Ramon
  • NeighborhoodGale Ranch
  • Zip94582
  • StyleTraditional
  • Price$ 2,599,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage5027
  • Lot Size8,712 SqFt
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Property Description

Highly upgraded home in the desirable Gallery community of Gale Ranch on premium private lot w/spectacular views from every room. Expansive backyard features lush lawn, Jacuzzi, covered patio, fabulous outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, gas fire pit & plenty of space to entertain. Popular Imperial floor plan offers largest FR/kitchen combo, formal LR, custom-built sunroom, office exercise room & downstairs bdrms w/full bath. Great room offers picture windows, fireplace & built-in theatre system w/projector/screen. Stunning highlights include Travertine floors, plush carpet, picturesque windows & natural light. Chef’s kitchen features granite counters, oversized center island w/breakfast bar & high-end SS appl. Master w/high ceilings, balcony w/views & spa-like bath w/relaxing tub, double vanities, separate shower & 2 walk-in closets. Beautiful tree-lined Gale Ranch community w/in walking distance to top-rated SRV schools, parks, trails. Close to Bishop Ranch City Center, shops & restaurants.

Price History
6/4/2021 Listed $2,599,000

General Features

Age 16
Bathrooms 3
Beds 5
Garage Attached Garage
HOA Fee 200
Half Baths 1
Laundry Y/N Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
Stories Two Story

Interior Features

Additional Room Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Living Room
Street Level 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Other, Main Entry

Exterior Features

Lot Size Area 0.2
Lot Sq Ft Apx 8904
Pool Y/N None

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Pending Average in 94582

AVG $1.46M
AVG 44
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Temperatures in Stafford look set to rival Barcelona and Benidorm this week as a heatwave sweeps across the nation.

Our commercial partners over at The Weather Channel have forecast highs of 30 degrees in Stafford and Stone today (Tuesday) rising to 32 degrees on Thursday - the same as the Spanish resorts.

Thursday looks set to be the warmest of the week with some already predicting it could be the hottest day of the year.

Wednesday will be looking slightly cooler at 27 degrees - with some cloud - but temperatures look to stay relatively warm and humid overnight.

Friday looks to be slightly overcast in the Stafford borough with temperatures dropping to 24 degrees with the rain returning on Saturday.

The Met Office has also predicted high temperatures in the first half of August, and hasn't ruled out the possibility that the heatwave could last longer than a few weeks.

Temperatures in North Staffordshire look fairly similar with highs of 32 degrees expected in Stoke-on-Trent and the Staffordshire Moorlands.

The Weather Channel has also issued a local pollen alert for hayfever sufferers as grass pollen levels are set to be high today, Friday, and Saturday, while the rest of the week is deemed 'moderate'.

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14338 Hickory Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124

$1,285 /Month

1450 Sq Ft

2 Bedroom(s)

2 Bathroom(s)

2 Garages(s)

This beautiful and spacious townhome features 2 bedrooms plus a den, 2 bathrooms (1 full and 1 1/2 bath) and an attached 2 car garage. This townhome has a ton of upgrades including new stainless steel appliances, new carpet and paint throughout, tile and wood flooring and so much more. The main level features a huge living room with sliding door to an oversized deck, dining room and kitchen with new stainless steel appliances along with a convenient half bath. Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms along with a full bath. Downstairs there is additional space for a den or family room along with a washer and dryer.

Located in Garden View Place, this neighborhood is in a very desirable and convenient location in the heart of Apple Valley. Just minutes to County Road 42 which has it all, including shopping, restaurants and more.

Utilities: Landlord pays association dues, which includes outside maintenance, lawn care/snow removal, and garbage. Tenant is responsible for all other utilities.

Pets: Dogs under 35 lbs considered on a case by case basis. An additional $25 per month fee plus a $500 deposit applies. Pet deposit is refundable provided no damage occurs per lease agreement. Cats are not permitted.

Income Requirements: Minimum combined gross income must be $3,785 per month or more ($45,420 per year). No Section 8.

Application Process: We offer a no cost pre-approval. However, a $40 fee per adult will apply at final application for credit/background check. We are willing to work with credit issues as long as income is verifiable and stable.

It is our goal to provide a place that our tenants will want to call home for many years to come. Please email or call if you have questions or if you would like more information or if you would like to set up a showing.

Features Of The Home

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  • Hardwood Floors
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It was announced today by Bishop Steven Evans that the Loevy & Loevy lawsuit, Evans v Joliet, has prevailed. Joliet is planning to repeal the April 17th pre-annexation agreement within the “next few weeks”.

The Evans v Joliet lawsuit was filed as a TRO (temporary restraining order) to stop Joliet from opening the pre-annexation hearing on April 13, 2020. The TRO was unsuccessful, and the pre-annexation agreement with NorthPoint was ultimately adopted by Joliet after five days of hearings. The lawsuit, which originally had four plaintiffs, effectively ended this week with Bishop Evans as the last remaining plaintiff.

Meanwhile, Joliet is preparing new NorthPoint hearings scheduled for this December 3rd and 10th.

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Amazon is installing AI-powered cameras in its delivery vans to monitor driver behavior

Online retail giant Amazon has introduced AI-equipped cameras in the vehicles of their drivers to monitor drivers and warn them against unsafe road practices.

Smart Cameras

Despite criticism aimed at the company for making their drivers complete up to 200 deliveries every day, Amazon has chosen not to reduce the workload of their drivers. Now, Amazon is set to start using AI-equipped cameras to alert drivers if they're contravening road rules or engaging in harmful practices. Amazon will also use the footage for evaluation purposes.

According to The Information, the Driveri platform being installed in the vehicles is manufactured by Netradyne, a start-up company based in San Diego. The cameras are equipped with four lenses that simultaneously film the road, driver, and both sides of the van.

The cameras operate 100 percent of the time, but they are unable to record audio and cannot be used to watch drivers in real-time. They come equipped with artificial intelligence that identifies signals based on a driver's actions and things going on around the van.

Automatic Feedback

The camera will provide automatic audio Feedback including "No stop detected" and "Please slow down" on detection of illegal acts such as running a stoplight or speeding. Braking too hard and other instances of unsafe driving won't trigger audio alerts, but the footage will be uploaded to a secure portal for Amazon to examine.

The cameras can only be disabled when the ignition is off, allowing drivers to enjoy their breaks without the uncomfortable knowledge of being watched by an AI. Footage, such as accidents, road rage, closed delivery locations, etc, that could prove useful, can be recorded by pressing a provided button.

Amazon spokesperson Deborah Bass told CNBC: "We are investing in safety across our operations and recently started rolling out industry-leading camera-based safety technology across our delivery fleet.

“This technology will provide drivers real-time alerts to help them stay safe when they are on the road.”


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The definition for belief is the psychological state in which an individual concludes something to be true. It is critical for us to understand how, after we can observe something, we are able to determine an interpretation of its reality and meaning.

This is the difference between science and philosophy, or a ‘system of belief,’ science can go no further then observation, and state the reality of something’s existence. It is after science has done its job, that philosophy (or belief) must take place to make the determination of its meanings or to place a value on it.

Our beliefs shape the way we think, act and live our lives. It is the determining factor of our own morality, values and character. Our beliefs shape our reality because it is the very way in which we define reality.

World belief systems encompass everything that people are able to interpret, process and relate a meaning to. This is why everything from:

  • Religions
  • Philosophies
  • Ideologies

And the like are all classified within this category; of ‘World Belief Systems,’ or ‘Human Belief Systems.’

Both religions and philosophies are different types or groups of ‘Systems of Beliefs.’ There are differences and similarities between the two.

The primary difference being that religion typically focuses on a more extroverted or spiritual aspect, attributing meaning to a higher level. Where philosophies focus on more introverted subjects, typically focusing more on things that appeal to humanity and the material world. However, in many cases one can easily encompass the other.

All major world religions & philosophies can be broken down into these main 4 categories:

  • Abrahamic Religions
  • Dharmic Religions
  • Ancient Myths and Folk Traditions
  • Philosophies & Alternative Systems of Belief

Within each of these 4 primary categories we can explore the ideas or beliefs of the major ‘World Belief Systems’ and examine the evidence and criticism of each of their claims.

Everyone in the world has a set, personally defined system of belief. This is because we interpret information through observation & experiences, and the way that we interpret that information becomes our set, personal system of belief.

Based on this line of thinking we can easily see that everything we do, everything we believe (or trust) in, and the dictation of or morals and values are founded on our own personal belief system. i.e. Something as simple as choosing our breakfast cereal; we trust the doctor who told us we need to switch to bran cereal to increase our fiber. There seems to be enough evidence for it to work in favor of our health, and our doctor only seems to have our best interest in heart so we trust them. This trust creates a new set of ideas which lead to new experiences in our lives, resulting in a new belief about the cereal we choose to eat in the morning.

With this type of practice in mind the more important questions come into view; where did I come from (origins of life), what is my purpose (morals, values and direction) and where am I going (afterlife?)? From the personal viewpoints of the most devout Atheist to the most fundamental Theist, a personal belief system is followed primarily based on personal perception of

  • Observational evidence,
  • Personal convictions and
  • Personal desires.

Sometime ones of these three points will outweighing others, causing conflicting practices of a particular belief, or trust issues in a personal conviction. This is why it is imperative to understand the rationale behind your personal beliefs and to test your own convictions to approve their validation.

The most difficult being the counter-intuitive nature of personal desires. Even though we may know something is good, and there is strong evidence for it, our desires are capable of steering us in the wrong direction, or making counter-intuitive decisions. If we know bran cereal is best but we really want that sugar cereal, our personal desires will redirect our actions, and we will work on convincing ourselves of something that isn’t true, or we will withhold our personal convictions to satisfy our personal desires.

In a similar fashion, when we examine the belief systems of a particular religions or philosophy. Just because you have been taught something by someone whom you chose to trust or listen to at a specific time, doesn’t always mean they were correct, or fundamentally, 100% correct. When you do find a personal conviction of something, are you willing to work on aligning your desires with the truth?


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Studentenwerk Halle

Other offers of accommodation suitable for students

Other offers of accommodation suitable for students

Every student should live in their dream apartment during their studies. Your wishes and options change during the course of your studies:
Many freshmen prefer our student dormitories, because thanks to the full rent, they don't have to worry about much and are in contact with their fellow students in the dormitory from the start.
Later in your studies, you often move in with your partner or found a flat share with friends.

That is why we have merged with the large municipal housing providers in Halle, Dessau and Bernburg and operate the three mediation portals ,  and de .
These three portals provide you with targeted student living space. You can rely on the fact that all project partners rent professionally and seriously and that you are in good hands.

Using the portals is very easy:

  1. Choose your preferred form of living.
  2. Select the desired rental space.
  3. Select which budget you have available for rent each month.

After just three clicks you can see a variety of housing offers in the overview, which you can use with additional criteria, e.g. B. equipment, can further narrow.

In the detailed view, you can get a perfect overview of the individual offers and contact them immediately from there by email or phone.

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We're there for you in all questions concerning funding and student loans (BAföG), comfy accommodation in our dorms, healthy and affordable nutrition in our canteens/Mensen ... Join our online-meetings on the virtual information days of your (future) university or get in touch with us directly.

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My Texas Journal

Keep track of your pursuit of the American Dream with this 100 page journal!

• 6″x9″ pages
• 100 blank, bordered pages to fill with your ideas
• White-colored paper
• Use it as a journal, diary, sketchbook, or notebook
• Professionally designed cover and interior

Celebrate your state with this red, white, and blue patriotic journal and bring some color to America! A perfect holiday or birthday gift for anyone proud of their home and wanting to make it the best it can be. Keep an eye out for the upcoming “Let’s Color America” coloring book series by Studio Moonfall which will feature all of these states and the people putting in the work to achieve the American Dream.


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Vietnam-specific information

The information on this page is for Russian students. For more general information please return to the homepage

Visa requirements

When you come to Holland for study or research you might need a visa or work permit. Get prepared and check which procedure applies to you.

Neso Vietnam provides support for scholarships specifically for Vietnamese students:

NL alumni network Vietnam

The NL alumni network is a platform for international alumni, students, and interns, as well as Dutch education institutions, embassies and organisations. Through the network you can exchange knowledge, information, and contacts.
Join the NL Alumni network Vietnam

Contact details

Saigon Tower, Suite 901
29 Le Duan Boulevard, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City

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The application procedure step by step
A. For non-EU/EEA/CH students
Step 1 – Choose your programme and university
Step 2 – Contact the university of choice and apply for your desired higher education programme
- The university will ask you for various documents and among those you will have to fill in the letter of acceptance form.
- Send the documents to the admissions office of the university / faculty concerned. Typically, after 15 days, you should receive a preliminary decision regarding admission.
- Each higher education institution will submit the application file for admission to studies in Romania to the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research (the minimum period of processing the application is 30 days, up to 60 days). If a positive decision is reached by the Ministry, a "Letter of Acceptance" is issued and sent to the higher education institution and by case at the diplomatic mission.
- Should the institution you've applied for, cannot honor your request, the Ministry of Education can suggest another university according to your profile, preferences and availabilities at the moment.
Step 3 - Meet the requirements
Once you have received the university letter of acceptance:
- Create the admission application dossier by certifying / legalizing prior diplomas / documents from the relevant authorities; - Apply for student visa in your country of origin at the diplomatic mission
- Proof of financial means (at least 2,000 Euros in your bank account, in travellers' checks or in cash);
consecutively years, you do not need to pass the Romanian language test or to attend the preparatory year;
- Proof of accommodation – if needed, universities can issue a "Letter of Accommodation" in which it is stated that you have reserved accommodation within the university campus;
- Health insurance – if you are under 26 years old, health insurance is covered by the university and provides full heath care benefits within the Romanian public insurance system. If your age is over 26 years, you must pay a monthly health insurance fee (49 lei / month). Note that you must register with a general physician (family doctor), who provides basic consults and can refer you to specialists if needed.
Step 4 – Organise your finances
- Inform yourself of the tuition fee of your university, as well as the costs of living (see the Cost of living section on this website), so as to be able to financially plan for your stay in Romania.
Step 5 – Find accommodation
- Before you arrive in Romania we recommend finding accommodation. The following options are available: on Campus or private, make sure you visit the Accommodation Section
Step 6 – Enter and live in Romania
- Border control in airports is very strict: a visa check and possible questions in income and accommodation in Romania. Please double check the date of the academic year compared to the arrival date, in order to avoid any problems caused by the late arrival pattern. If this situation occurs, it is necessary to contact your host higher education institution one more time in order to obtain an extension of the registration date.
- The requirements to get through the passport control at the arrival in Romania
  • The passport with a valid visa (for those who need a visa according to the Romanian legislation)
  • The copy of the official admission letter
  • At least 2,000 Euro cash or travelers checks showing that you have sufficient funds at your disposal.
Step 7 – Enrol at university
Upon arrival, you are expected to visit the dedicated international student registration service of the university in order to finalise the registration process. This usually involves checking the study visa, original certificates and certified translations, providing a proof of payment of the registration fee, etc. After 3 - 7 days, the university issues a document confirming that you were registered and you paid the tuition fee for the respective year of study.
From that moment onwards, you are considered to be part of the academic community with all the rights and obligations stated in the student contract, as well as the Code of Student Rights
After registration is confirmed and if university accommodation is provided, you will have to go to the housing department, pay the tax to the campus housing, sign the housing contract and can then be accommodated in a room which usually hosts 2 to 4 persons.

Step 8 – Take care of formalities
Under 90 days, you must report to the immigration services for the registration to obtain the residence card.
In order to obtain the residence card, a file must be prepared and consists of:
• Application / Travel documents/ photos / entry visa in Romania (for those who need it)
• The letter issued by the university and to the Director of the Immigration Police
• The rental agreement / lease (covering the entire period of the current year of study) / notaries declaration (the case of residence in a host family)
• Financial guarantees for one year: bank statement (minimum 2,000 Euros) or equivalent.
• Medical certificate
• Insurance Payment Proof (for students aged 26 and over)
• Proof of payment of the residence card tax

B. Admission requirements for EU students

The citizens from EU countries candidate for admission in the Romanian educational system under the same conditions as the Romanian citizens and they are subject to the same tuition fees as the Romanian students.

The citizens from EU countries who wish to study in the Romanian educational institutions must:

a) Have the documents proving the citizenship of the respective state;

b) Have the necessary qualification, attested by educational documents;

c) Have the necessary educational documents for EU students, when applying in Romania, which are:

  • Baccalaureate diploma or equivalent, for the admission to undergraduate studies;
  • University diploma or equivalent, for the admission to master studies;
  • Master diploma or equivalent, for the admission to Ph.D. programs.

The methodology of the admission is set by individual Romanian educational institutions, and more information can be received from the respective programme administrators.

Before applying, the recognition of the studies have to be provided by the National Center of Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED) of the Ministry of Education and Research, according to the described procedures you can find here -

Language requirements:

The admission examination can be organized in the Romanian language, in a national minority language or in a widespread international language, according to the language in which the certain educational program is accredited to function.

When applying for an educational program in the Romanian language, the foreign citizens have the obligation to present a Romanian language certificate. The same condition is also imposed in case of student transfer.

EU citizens are eligible for full coverage of the costs of their education by the Romanian state, should they qualify for one of the state-subsidized study places. This requires having a dossier ranked above the state-funding threshold when measured against other applicants. A candidate declared admitted can benefit from state funding only once for each of the three cycles of higher education. Students who are not eligible for state funding will have to pay a tuition fee which normally ranges from 400 to 2000 Euros per academic year. They are, however, eligible to receive state funding (which amounts to a full fee waiver) based on academic merit, social situation or other criteria as determined by institutional policy.

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The Style and Image Institute’s workshop certification course offers training on the basic fundamentals of the image consulting, personal  and wardrobe styling and personal shopping business. Our program also offers all of the forms, supplies and  hands-on experience you need  to be a professional Stylist and Image Consultant.

Training offered includes:

  • full certification course for those wanting to begin a career as a Stylist and Image Consultant
  • a certification program for boutiques, salons or other businesses where adding image consulting services would enhance their current offerings
  • training for those wanting to build their image consulting expertise to enhance their current career

This comprehensive training program includes all the details you need to be in the business as a stylist and image consultant.  Unlike other similar workshops, we give you all the tools you need in one class, one time offered over 2 or 3 days.  Our focus in creating this curriculum was on you.  We understand the financial constraints of flying to New York or Los Angeles for a one-day seminar...and then traveling back a few months later for another module to get further training. Not only is this method time-intensive, the financial strain it puts on a budding business owner can be devastating.

We believe that our method of intense, one-on-one training focused on your career goals works! ...and the proof is the success of our graduates.

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All interested students are asked to submit an application through the sign me up page on this website.  After receiving your application, our president, Kathy Friend, will contact you to discuss your career goals.  Together, you will develop a plan for your training that best suits your business goals.

Our training program offers several options:

  • individual training - one on one intensive classroom learning that includes real-life experiences

    • 1-day image consulting and styling (best for those adding stylist skills to an existing career - retail, hair stylist etc.)

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      • 30-day internship / apprentice training (this is offered to those who are starting a career as a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, and is only offered 2 times a year - Spring/April and Fall/October)

  • group classes for your business  -  a classroom experience for no more than 5 students

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Our workshop training classes can be held anywhere!  We believe the one-on-one experience is key to your success, so we are willing to travel to you to help you launch your career.*  We also offer training throughout the state of Indiana at various partner sites.  We also offer group training at your boutique or salon.

*Please note additional fees may be incurred to cover travel costs for training occurring outside of the state of Indiana.

Our headquarters and administrative office is physically located in Bloomington, IN.

  • 2 or 3 days of Stylist and Image Consultant training, one on one (just you and your instructor)

  • 200+ page workbook/textbook that includes form templates

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  • design of your first wardrobe and personal stylist business card (using one of our templates)

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  • Body Type Analysis - how to measure someone for body type, what clothing looks good on various body types

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The Style and Image Institute has an exempt status under Indiana code 22-4. 1-21 through the Indiana Workforce Development. The Style and Image Institute is a postsecondary proprietary institution as defined in IC 22-4, 1-21-9.


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Philip Wilhelm Ludwig Greisselich 1804 - 1848

August 17, 2008

Philip Wilhelm Ludwig Greisselich 1804 - 1848 was a German orthodox physician who converted to homeopathy, an excellent botanist, who became a military physician and a homeopath.

Griesselich was the Surgeon to the Grand Duke of Baden and a Surgeon General who died in Westphalia after being thrown from his horse.

Greisselich was also the editor of the Journal de Griesselich and Hygea.

The Journals and publications of homeopaths informed public opinion considerably more than modern commentors wish to acknowledge. The debate on isopathy is a typical one:

From Harris Livermore Coulter Divided Legacy: A History of the Schism in Medical Thought; Vol IV, Twentieth-Century Medicine, The Bacteriological Era:

__The allopaths of course, reacted with outrage, accusing homeopathy of being a medieval throwback:

‘The Medical world in general considered isopathy as the acme of homeopathic nonsense. Such a position is no longer tenable since isopathic treatment has been introduced and scientifically entrenched by the anti rabies vaccination of Louis Pasteur and the tuberculosis therapy of Robert Koch. The nonsense has changed into a far seeing heroic hypothesis’. August Bier 1925.

Louis Pasteur watched this debate as it was published in Pierre Dufresne’s Bibliotheque Homeopathique issued from 1832 - 1837, and in Philip Griesselich’s Handbuch, and sixteen lay and professional homeopathic journals published in France between 1834 - 1890.

Isopathy provoked endless arguments in the homeopathic circles: other nineteenth century relevant physicians who employed isopathy were John Ernst Stapf, Johann Gottfried Rademacher (founder of ‘organotherapy’), Charles Edouard Brown Seqard, Arnold, Johann Emanuel Veith, while Griesselich, Edward William Berridge and others disapproved this method because the isopathic substancs were rarely subjected to proving and were not prescribed on the basis of symptom similarity as in the original Samuel Hahnemann’s method

Griesselich knew Samuel Hahnemann, and visited him at his home. Griesselich was a low dilutionist and argued many times with Samuel Hahnemann over his later ideas. Griesselich wrote about his meetings with Samuel Hahnemann:

But in spite of everything the “old man,” almost eighty years of age, was physically and mentally fit and cheerful, as Griesselich has so realistically described in his ‘Sketches’ taken in Köthen.

However, Griesselich soon became a radical, who ‘… strongly favoured the nebulous, subtle and metaphysical in Hahnemann’s teachings’:

This radical new isopathic and transcendental homeopathic conception, or ‘agent of change’, which originated about the time of the publication of Samuel Hahnemann’s Chronic Diseases in 1828, [134] soon spawned a new movement within homeopathy, a dangerous and frightening sub-sect [to people like Robert Ellis Dudgeon], gathering to its cause a motley but energetic crew of rebels, dissenters and freethinkers.

It immediately gained support from those who indulged a taste for the higher potencies, like Simon Korsakoff, Clemens Maria Franz Baron von Boenninghausen, John Ernst Stapf, and Griesselich. Such pioneers were then followed up by Constantine Hering, Henry Clay Allen, Thomas Skinner, Edward William Berridge, James Compton Burnett, John Henry Clarke, James Tyler Kent, and John Weir.

Griesselich wrote prodigiously about homeopathy, and his careful work found its way across the World to homeopathic journals everywhere. His works influenced many of the leading homeopaths of the day.

Griesselich was a realist and a true skeptic:

Many well meaning friends of homeopathy say, that the truth will finally prevail. I cannot concur in this. Truth, I see, never and nowhere prevails… ’

Griesselich also conducted many provings: proving of Aqua marina, proving of Elmen soolbad, proving of Ems, proving of Jatzfeld, proving of Kosen, Soolbad in Naumburg, proving of Kronthal, proving of Landeck in Scheinen, proving of Langebrucken, proving of Meinberg pyrmont, proving of Schwalbach, proving of Teinach in Wirtemburg, proving of Weilbach water, Skizzen aus der Mappe eines Reisenden Homöopathen… , Kritisches Repertorium der homöopathischen Journalistik, Kleine Frescogemälde aus den Arcaden der Heilkunst, Der Sachsenspiegel; freimüthige Worte über die Medizin des Herrn Ritter … , and also his famous Handbuch zur Kenntniss der homöopathischen oder specifischen Heilkunst.


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Remodeling, renovation and restoration are the three R's of the 1990s, says Anthony DeMasi, editor of Giftware News.

Consumers, he says, will continue to refurbish their old homes to the tune of $82 billion a year -- 49.6 percent more than new home building sales.

And some of that refurbishing money will go into such merchandise as table top items, objets d'art and accessories.

The latest in these lines could be seen earlier this month when the Miami Merchandise Mart and the Radisson Centre were host to the Miami Gift Show. This wholesale show provides buyers with 3,000 lines in 60 different product categories, displayed in a half-million square feet of permanent showrooms and additional temporary show space.

This important market coordinates directly with the home furnishings industry, which sells to many of the same buyers. Trends, colors, styles and market approach unifies both markets, which also include the allied trades of housewares and linens. Because of this collaboration, many of the companies prominent in the giftware industry are adding showrooms in High Point, N.C., which serves the home furnishings buyer.

"New antiques" were prevalent among the high-end importers. A group of reproduction Victorian bronze lamps with glass shades were shown by Creative International Enterprises, Inc. Company president Sidney R. Gluck said new molds were made to duplicate the unusual original antique lamps, and molten bronze was poured into casts to produce exact copies of the originals.

Shown in the same showroom were high-fashion porcelain figures of women in the style of Erte', the artist, fashion illustrator and art deco stylist. The figures, approximately 15 inches high, are being produced in limited edition under the name of Ester and imported from Italy. They retail for less than $1,000. Also shown were magnificent Oriental male and female busts styled in the art deco fashion of the 1930s when Oriental figurines were very popular.

In keeping with the Year of the Horse, the horse's head is high fashion. A porcelain horse head in black and 24 carat gold is a top seller in his showroom, Gluck said.

Napp Deady showed their Paragon Picture Gallery framed prints, retailing at less than $200 -- a wonderful value. Cast paper art framed under glass at the Nilan's Alley showroom was worthy as well. For those buyers able to buy in quantity and wait for deliveries, the art was very well-priced.

Traditional Oriental porcelains and coromandel screens shown at the market are being produced in Hong Kong, China, Macau and Taiwan and are arriving in this country in plentiful quantities. Importers trying to protect their part of the competitive market are setting their own style of quality control. For example, The House of Cuan states in the buyers' guide: "We sell no plastics or machine-made imitations made in Taiwan. We import only from mainland China and Hong Kong."

Victoriana continues to be popular, with nostalgic baskets in pinks and other pastels. They come accessorized with lace bows and ribbons and painted flowers stenciled on the frames. Dried flowers in bouquets and bunches, domestic and imported, come au natural or in color. Tightly curled roses were shown in a Victorian lace doily. The flower colors that sell best are the Victorian pastels that match the baskets they fill.

Fabric-covered cosmetic kits, covered photo frames, desk sets, pillows and various sized boxes were popular entries in the mart. They're covered with rich-looking fabrics -- tapestry, brocades, needlepoint and crewel.

Caribbean folk artist Mimi designed a collection of primitive wall and floor plaques that would be comfortable in any country decor. The floor plaques have a bracket attached to the back to make them stand properly. What makes them especially attractive is that they are hand cut from 55-gallon metal drums; then the cutouts are hand painted.

Florence Pion is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers, based in Boca Raton. Send your questions about home design and decor to her in care of Lifestyle, Sun-Sentinel, 101 N. New River Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33301-2293. Questions of general interest will be answered in this column. Personal replies will not be possible.

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Human rights, duties and obligations of citizens and future challenges

6 December, 2020

There should be a system of law to regulate the relations of the states with one another. We assume that a law of nations exist to deal with the world family. The modern Law of Nations originated with a few hundred nations in Western Europe in the aftermath of the Second World War with the destruction of properties and human deaths in large numbers. The Law of Nations is classified as a branch of ethics rather than law or as international morality.

The United Nations which replaced the League of Nations is the only world body. Every state habitually commits acts of selfishness which are often injurious to other states and yet are not contrary to international law. The fine balance is maintained by the UN and the domestic law in the regulation of the legal systems in both jurisdictions for mankind. The world court applies treatises, international customary law, general principles of law recognised by civilised nations and doctrines of international law based on professionals as sources of law, judicial decisions, general assembly resolutions and soft law to be applied in the law making and decision-making process in addition to the decisions of the court.

There is a world court in existence but not an Executive or a Judiciary to act on world members except through the UN by indirect means with the five permanent members of the Security Council, namely, the United States of America, China, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and France. The process of punishment of rogue states is complicated and time consuming.

Human Rights

Decisions of the International Court of Justice are binding on nations on voluntary acceptance based on international law and conventions the nations have agreed to abide by. Agreements and decisions agreed upon and decided by arbitrations and agreed upon are honoured by the nations in conformity with the coconscious agreed upon and accepted by the nations.

Human Rights are inalienable inherent rights attached to humans. They are universal to every person around the world who deserve to be treated with dignity and equality based on rights. They include freedom of speech, privacy, health, life, liberty, security and adequate status of living. People must act with due diligence to avoid infringement of the rights of others.

How are those rights protected and enforced gobally and locally?

The global human right instrument is the UN Charter and Human Right Convention being a by-product detailing the duties of governments to protect human rights abuse by third parties, and it is their duty to maintain international standards worldwide and locally. The UN Global compact is derived from the universal declaration to promote human rights and dignity, promote tools and resources aligned with the UN guiding principles on business and human rights. Thirty articles of declaration of human rights based on principles such as: everybody is born free, equal before the law, against discrimination, right to life, free of slavery, equality of life, and self-determination are main ingredients of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Human Dignity dated December 10, 1948.

Human Rights became one of the purposes of the United Nations and when the Charter imposes obligations upon members to this end, the Charter was followed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 and a series of multilateral treaties through the United Nations such as the European Convention, the American Convention on Human Rights, African Convention, International Labour Convention and Four Geneva Red Cross Conventions. Mention should be made of the group rights such as self-determination and the establishment of the International Criminal Court and similar institutions.

Articles 55 and 56 of the UN Charter impose upon the United Nations and its members the legal obligation to promote respect and observe human rights centred largely on the UN Commission with member states distributed among various political blocs. Political blocs are based on world, regional and municipal politics on the principle that foreign policy is an extension of the local policies of the governments in power which consists of politicised human beings. Politics of the nations and the leaders play a main role in formulating world policies and working arrangements which are extremely politicised.

Human Rights and Sri Lanka

There is an international protection mechanism and domestic systems of state parties. The United Nations Charter is the main international document followed by the Convention on Human Rights and Protocols providing individual protections with supervisory jurisdictions by subsidiary bodies such as the Human Rights Commission and committees in addition to many other conventions, acts, treaties and protocols to protect collective and individual human rights. Treaties play a main role in shaping the policies of States and international organisations that have different and separate mechanisms to protect, preserve and enhance the human rights of the subjects. The United Kingdom has the traditional legal systems, conventions and practices now armed with the new Human Rights Act in force, whereas in Sri Lanka the constitutional guarantee is in Article 14(1) enforced by Article 126 on all kinds of freedoms in line with the Human Rights Convention. The Human Rights Commission Act no 21 of 1996 in Sri Lanka will function under Section 10 (a to f) of the Act in the protection, promotion and enhancement process engaging with the international community on very positive lines.

Duties and responsibilities of the person and the State

Apart from rights enjoyed the man and the state is bestowed with rights and duties to the world and the society, which is provided by religions and the international instruments, especially after the introduction of the UN Charter and the Declaration of Human Rights providing rights, duties and responsibilities. The United Nations was established as a result of death and destruction in the Second World War and the ineffective nature of the League of Nations.

The UN initially started with 58 western nations which increased to the current number, subsequently followed by the Convention of Human Rights of 1948 that all human beings are born free and with equal dignity and rights. State responsibility arises from the breach of any obligations owed under international law. There are provisions to protect the collective and individual human rights by various conventions and treaties in addition to the procedure adopted in respective member nations.

The writer is a President’s Counsel, former Ambassador to UAE and Israel, President, Ambassadors Forum, LLM London UCL, Solicitor in England and Wales.


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For sheer awe and spectacle, no building can quite rival the cathedral. These impressive structures have been a significant part of civilisation for over 2000 years. Seen generally as a symbol of the Christian faith, the term cathedral is derived from the Latin word ‘cathedra’ or ‘seat’, relating directly to the presence of a Bishop or Archbishop.

There are dozens of cathedrals all over the world and they come in all shapes, sizes and designs, all of which are magnificent. What follows is a exploration of some of the most awe-inspiring cathedrals from around Europe.

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

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Travel to Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Probably the most iconic structure in the whole of Spain, this cathedral in Barcelona is perhaps one of the grandest buildings still standing today. Designed by the famous architect, ‘Gaudi’ in 1882, it remains incomplete to this day. That does not stop it from routinely drawing in millions of tourists every year. Some might argue that the interior is even more impressive than the exterior, and we’d be inclined to agree!

St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

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Travel to St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

Truly a sight to behold, one can only imagine the pride felt by the architects of St Basil’s, Barma and Postnik Yakovlev. The cathedral is located in the centre of the city and has stood there since the mid 16th century. It used to be the tallest structure in Moscow until the erection of the ‘Ivan the Great Bell Tower’. Its design is supposed to portray flames heading skywards.

Notre Dame, Paris

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Travel to Notre Dame, Paris

Perhaps one of the most famous cathedrals in the world, Notre Dame holds the chair for the Archbishop of Paris. Famed for its Gothic architecture, it has been standing tall for the last 850 years despite significant damage as a result of the French Revolution. This is, of course, the place where the legendary Joan of Arc was canonized and as such has remained synonymous with her throughout the ages.

St Paul’s Cathedral, London

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Travel to St Paul’s Cathedral, London

The iconic St Paul’s cathedral in the heart of London was originally dedicated to Paul the Apostle. As such it is a building that dates back to the first century. It has survived numerous bomb blasts during the many wars that Britain has been involved in, including the Blitz. This is all the more impressive considering it stands at the highest point of the nation’s capital (which was largely destroyed around it). The cathedral has played host to events such as the funeral of Winston Churchill and Lord Nelson as well as the Jubilee of Queen Victoria and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.

Basilica di San Marco, Italy

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Travel to Basilica di San Marco, Italy

Completed at the beginning of the 17th century, this wonderful example of Byzantine architecture is the official church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese in Venice. The cathedral was nicknamed ‘The Church of Gold’ due to its overtly opulent presence which was a representation symbolic of Venetian power and wealth.

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Portugal

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Travel to Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Portugal

This is another cathedral which is arguably more impressive from the inside; upon walking through its grand doors, one is it hit by a overwhelming sense of awe. So significant is the cathedral to the city of Lisbon, it was given the honour of becoming a world heritage site in 1983. The style of the structure is referred to as ‘Manueline’, which incorporates sculptural themes and objects carved in limestone. The cathedral took over 100 years to build after work commenced in 1501.

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Case ID: UKSC 2019/0142

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What are the ingredients of economic duress? Can economic duress arise where lawful acts or threats are made by one party in support of a demand which that party genuinely believes it is entitled to make?

The Respondent, Pakistan International Airline Corporation ("PIAC"), had entered into a contract with the Appellant, Times Travel (UK) Ltd ("Times Travel"), pursuant to which Times Travel would act as ticketing agent to PIAC. Times Travel was a small family-owned travel agency. Its business was very largely dependent on its ability to sell PIAC's tickets. By 2012, a large number of PIAC's ticketing agents had either commenced or threatened proceedings to recover substantial sums they said PIAC owed to them by way of commission.

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[2019] EWCA Civ 828

Times Travel (UK) Ltd

Pakistan International Airline Corporation

Lord Reed, Lord Hodge, Lord Lloyd-Jones, Lord Kitchin, Lord Burrows.

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In his 15 years as its president, Marco Solari has left his stamp on the Locarno Film Festival. A convinced liberal, the 71-year-old executive is still defending the artistic autonomy of the venue against all attempts at interference.

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Spot the president: Marco Solari of the Locarno Film Festival FOTOFESTIVAL/MASSIMO PEDRAZZINI When you took over the presidency of the festival 15 years ago, Locarno was dealing with major problems – organisational, artistic and financial. What kind of shape is the festival in now?

M.S.: We have never been better. Over the past 15 years we have increased the budget from CHF4 million to CHF13 million ($13.4 million), and we have succeeded in striking a balance between public and private funding. To save the festival, we needed to take an entrepreneurial approach, so I brought to Locarno the sort of Calvinist ethic I was used to.

But like all cultural events, Locarno is always exposed to risk. There are 3,000 film festivals in the world, but only a dozen really count. If Locarno wants to be one of them, it needs to maintain a strong identity. So how would you define the identity of Locarno?

M.S.: We are probably the freest and most independent festival in the world. The artistic direction enjoys full autonomy, and it is subject to no pressure, either political or economic.

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Solari was born in Bern in 1944 to a family from Ticino. He earned his degree in social sciences in Geneva. In 1972 he was appointed executive director of Ticino Tourism, and in 1988 he was a federal delegate for Switzerland’s 700th anniversary celebrations. In 1992 Solari joined the Migros Federation of Cooperatives as CEO, a job he left in 1997 to take the role of executive vice-president of Ringier, a major Swiss media group, which also operates internationally. From 2007 to 2014 he was president of Ticino Tourism. Since 2000 he has served as president of the Locarno Film Festival.

End of insertion Yet the Locarno festival is regularly criticised for its artistic choices: Polanski last year, now the collaboration with the Israel Film Fund…

M.S.: The festival takes place in a democratic environment, and all debate is welcome. But when the artistic choices are intellectually honest, as in this case, I for one will not allow external pressures to prevail against them. There have always been attempts by private individuals, institutions, interest groups, and economic and political circles to influence who is invited or what is on the programme, but we have always resisted them. Otherwise we would be betraying the spirit of the festival.

As far as Israel is concerned, it should not be forgotten that Locarno is a place of dialogue. If there is no dialogue going on at the political level, maybe it’s a bit of an illusion to try to create it in Locarno. But the opportunity is there – and sometimes miracles do happen. In 2014, the Locarno film festival had about 170,000 participants, including spectators and film industry professionals. What sort of impact does the festival have on tourism?

M.S: The impact is actually huge, and not just in terms of numbers of people, but also in terms of promoting the region and the canton. It amounts to CHF30-50 million, at the very least. It is fundamental for the festival’s success, though, that it continue to be a cultural event, without having to make deals with anybody. Often enough, the films that are shown at Locarno are not exactly the restful conclusion to a day spent among the rivers, lakes and grottos. Sometimes they are as tough as a punch in the stomach, if only because cinema is a seismograph of the world, and today we are dealing with terrible events. In your 15 years as president, you’ve often had to represent the festival and Switzerland abroad. How are they perceived outside our borders?

M.S.: It is certainly true that Locarno is a festival known in Switzerland and to an interested public in Europe, but that’s as far as it goes. Outside Europe, the festival is known only to people in the business. That’s true even for Switzerland. Of course, we all have this experience: how well is Ticino known even in [neighbouring] Milan? When I go to explain the festival or Switzerland abroad, I find myself out in a huge field; I sow a few seeds, and with a little bit of luck, someday a plant will grow out of it.

In an environment where everything is amplified – especially with the Ticino media that make a big deal of it when a politician has a cold – we may think we are important in the eyes of the world, whereas in fact we are really small. That’s true even for Switzerland. To be sure, every so often this country of ours gets to play an important role, in humanitarian aid, with its good offices, and so on. But most of the time the perception of our importance has no relation to the real importance we have. And that – and I say it in all humility – holds true to some extent for the Locarno festival. The Locarno Film Festival profiles itself as a place of openness and encounters, but this is happening in a canton that seems to be closing in on itself.

M.S.: The festival needs to recognise and respect the fears of the ordinary people here. As president, I have to be non-partisan. Although I am a convinced liberal, I do my best to stay out of party politics, which often involve controversies that leave casualties behind. At times I find it difficult, but it’s just the price I have to pay. How do you explain the current isolationist malaise in Ticino, which seems to feel uncared for and misunderstood by the rest of the country?

M.S.: From the other cantons I always ask a certain amount of understanding for the particular situation of Ticino. The real Ticino native isn’t a person who thinks like the German- or French-speaking Swiss, but in Italian. People from Ticino have a different approach to things, another scale of values, other ways of relating.

If we value the multicultural nature of this country, we first and foremost have to recognise and respect it. We need to stop treating Ticino like a rowdy schoolboy.

In Zurich they don’t realise that Ticino is right next door to the largest urban space in Europe, with eight million people in it. Nor do they realise that the difference in pay rates between northern Italy and canton Ticino is at a ratio of one to three, four or five. That’s not the case for Geneva or Basel.

After Switzerland chose to go the bilateral route and open its borders, Ticino was immediately invaded by a tsunami of 65,000 workers from across the border, all prepared to work for minimum wage. This has had repercussions on the working world of Ticino and created a lot of resentment. After 15 years as president, and at the age of 71, have you had any thoughts of retirement?

M.S.: The Locarno president has to be able to do three things: raise funds, raise funds, and raise funds. As long as I am able to do this, as long as I believe in it, I’ll just keep going and I won’t think about that question. In fact, the whole team, myself included, have one big goal in view: “Locarno 75”, in 2022. So just do the math…

Switzerland in Locarno

The 68th edition of the festival takes place from August 5-15, 2015. Among the 19 films in the international competition is “Heimatland”, a joint effort by ten young Swiss directors. Switzerland will also be represented on the big screen on the Piazza Grande with “La Vanité” from director Lionel Baier, the short film “Erlkönig” by Georges Schwizgebel, and “Amnesia” by the Swiss-French film-maker Barbet Schroeder.

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