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“We would like to find out for sure and get it in writing, and official, the level of arts, culture and heritage activity in the North Peace, and the current demands on those resources because all of the groups that we are dealing with are non-profit groups. The economic impact of this sector has never really been identified and we would really like to have that nailed down.”To date, the City of Fort St. John has contributed $20,000 to the Community Engagement Project.The Arts Council has the potential of receiving $37,500 from the Department of Heritage and $6,000 each from Regional District Areas C and B, pending applications.Currently, the Arts Council has a membership of 29 groups, including the School District 60 Band Program, the Fort St. John Film Society, and the Fort St. John North Peace Museum.Mayor Rob Fraser questioned the actual impact the Arts has on the region and is looking for some numbers before proceeding with further support.Council will consider funding the Community Engagement Project once impact numbers are included in the report. TAYLOR, B.C. – At a recent District of Taylor Council Meeting, members of the Fort St. John Community Arts Council provided a presentation, seeking support from the District.The Arts Council is looking to have the District provide $6,000 toward the $75,000 Community Engagement Project.Artspost Director, Sue Popesku, says the Community Engagement Project is to determine the level of arts, culture, and heritage within the North Peace, along with the economic impact that the arts have on the region.
Image: Shutterstock Monday 23 Jan 2017, 9:24 AM Jan 23rd 2017, 9:24 AM By Rónán Duffy http://jrnl.ie/3200288 36,543 Views Share1088 Tweet Email10 Credit unions want to shake up the mortgage market and they’ve €400m to lend A representative group also wants lending rules relaxed, 29 Comments Image: Shutterstock A GROUP OF credit unions says it wants to force “real competition” in the mortgage market and estimates that there is about €400 million available to lend.The Solution Centre, a group of credit unions that has about 1 million collective members, says it expects a significant take up of its mortgage offering.The group is directed by the Credit Union Development Association (CUDA) and is also pushing for a liberalisation of rules that restricts how many long-term loans credit unions can authorise.The Solutions Centre says it has developed a framework for their members to assess and authorise the granting of mortgages for those seeking to purchase a home.Under current rules, credit unions are only allowed to loan out 10% of their total loan book on terms that are ten years or greater. This has the effect of significant restricting mortgage offerings.The Solution Centre claims that, collectively. credit unions are comfortably under that 10% threshold and are closer to 2%.This means that there is potentially €400 million available to credit unions to lend on a long-term basis.CEO of CUDA Kevin Johnson argues that the new framework means that credit unions will be better able to fill that gap.“Through the Solution Centre we have been able to help many credit unions make the move into the mortgage market, and are moving ever closer to our goal of making Irish credit unions full service outlets for consumers’ financial needs,” Johnson says.Unlike banks, credit unions aren’t required to deliver profits for shareholders so anything we offer is priced to meet the needs and demands of members, and credit unions are ideally placed to fill the gap in the market left by building societies.First-time buyers, people on the affordable housing scheme and homeowners trading-up are expected to be among those taking up the new credit union mortgages.The strategy being employed to increase the number of credit union mortgages is inspired by similar initiatives in Canada where 58% of credit union loans that are mortgages.CUDA also says it expects the 10% lending limit to be reviewed by the end of this year, labelling them “outdated”.“This is a measure which was introduced many years ago and is now out of date,” Johnson says.“The Central Bank has indicated its desire to see more competition in the mortgage market, as does the progamme for government and we believe that changing these rules is the best way to achieve that goal.Read: ‘Out of the blue, we got a letter to say our loans had been sold to a vulture fund’ >Read: More than 500 people have already applied for the new first-time buyers scheme > Short URL Tweet thisShare on FacebookEmail this article
May 1st 2017, 3:43 PM Image: AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan Monday 1 May 2017, 3:43 PM By AFP Share Tweet Email File photo of Indian army soldiers guarding a military camp in Kashmir. Image: AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan INDIA’S SECURITY FORCES suffered a double blow today in disputed Kashmir, with five policemen shot dead in a bank raid and two soldiers killed in an attack along the border with Pakistan.Suspected militants opened fire on a bank van carrying cash around 70 kilometres south of Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar, killing everybody on board, police said.“All the seven in the van, five policemen and two bank employees, were killed,” director general of police SP Vaid told AFP about the raid in Pumbai in Kulgam district.The gunmen made off with cash and weapons, another police officer told AFP on condition of anonymity.In a statement to a local news agency, homegrown Kashmiri militant group Hizbul Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the attack and warned more would follow.Suspected militants in recent months have targeted banks in the southern region of the Kashmir valley, where armed groups have been fighting against Indian rule for decades.Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the end of British rule in 1947 but both claim the territory in its entirety.In a separate incident earlier today, the Indian army accused Pakistan of killing two of its soldiers and mutilating their bodies in an “unprovoked” rocket and mortar attack in the tense border region.The Indian army said in a statement that Pakistani troops attacked a patrol operating between two border posts on the de facto frontier known as the Line of Control in the remote Himalayan region.“In an unsoldierly act by the Pak Army the bodies of two of our soldiers in the patrol were mutilated,” the statement said, warning of an “appropriate response”.In a statement, the Pakistani army denied responsibility for the cross-border attack, saying the mutilation claims were also false.“Pakistan Army is a high professional force and shall never disrespect a soldier even Indian,” the statement said.But India’s defence minister Arun Jaitley said the incident was “the handiwork of a neighbouring nation”.“Such acts are unheard of even during wars and definitely never in peace time,” he said in a statement broadcast on Indian television.The entire country has full faith in the army that they will give the appropriate response.Anti-India sentiment runs deep in the predominantly Muslim Kashmir valley, one of the world’s most heavily militarised spots, where most people favour independence or a merger with Pakistan.Apart from armed militant groups, the roughly 500,000 Indian soldiers deployed in Kashmir are regularly involved in clashes with civilians, fuelling growing resentment against New Delhi.The valley has been roiled by violence in recent months, with security forces opening fire on stone-throwing protesters.Indian troops last week shot at a crowd of demonstrators outside an army garrison where militants had earlier killed three soldiers, hitting one civilian who later died.- © AFP 2017Read: IS claims responsibility as two separate bombings kill at least 122 in Pakistan and IraqRead: Mother sentenced to death for burning daughter alive because she didn’t like her husband 1 Comment 
8,413 Views http://jrnl.ie/3367853 Short URL India accuses Pakistan after two soldiers ‘killed and mutilated’ In another incident, five policemen were shot dead in a bank raid. File photo of Indian army soldiers guarding a military camp in Kashmir. Tweet thisShare on FacebookEmail this article
Nouvelle technologie pour nouveaux voleurs?Joli coup marketing pour LG ! La marque sud coréenne a tourné une publicité mettant en scène son dernier modèle d’écran, victime d’un vol filmé sur caméra de surveillance. Le dernier téléviseur LG est si fin qu’il peut être volé juste sous le nez de caméras de surveillance. La vidéo, réalisée par l’agence Y&R Amsterdam, a fait le buzz sur internet avec 1,5 millions de vues en une semaine environ. À première vue, la vidéo n’est pas clairement identifiée comme une publicité LG.On peut se demander à quoi joue cet homme devant la caméra d’un magasin d’électronique. Des pas chassés, de la marche à reculons… Tout ça, bien face à la caméra, et l’air pas du tout coupable… La raison ? Il tient sous son bras droit la nouvelle télévision ultra-fine de LG. La publicité est plutôt efficace et surtout réalisée avec un budget défiant toute concurrence. Mais à quel prix ? Cela pourrait très facilement donner quelques idées à des voleurs plus chevronnés. C’est un jeu risqué pour la marque sud-coréenne, qui montre ainsi comment voler ses télévisions. Cela permettrait au moins aux voleurs de trouver un usage vraiment utile aux télévisions de plus en plus fines! Retrouvez cet incroyable simulacre de vol en vidéo sur Maxisciences ! Le 9 janvier 2012 à 16:17 • Emmanuel Perrin
Former Cardiff City player Greg Halford has praised the signing of Izzy Brown by Leeds United, according to BristolPost.Halford believes Leeds United will be tough to beat after they signed Chelsea winger Izzy Brown.Brown has joined Marcelo’s Bielsa’s side on a season-long loan move .as they seek to gain promotion to the Premier League this season.The Whites are currently top of the Sky Bet Championship with newly appointed manager, Bielsa getting the White off to a flying start to the new season.Brown spent last season on loan with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League but failed to hold down a regular place in the team or make any positive impact with Chris Hughton’s side.The former England U-21 international spent has Championship experiencee after having helped Huddersfield Town secure promotion to the Premier League through the playoffs in the 2016-17 season.The Chelsea academy product will be hoping to repeat the same trick with Leeds this season, as the former UEFA Champions League semifinalist seek promotion to the Premier League after more than a decade absence.Brown has moved to Elland Road on a season-long loan, and former Cardiff City man Halford sent his congratulations to the Whites’ new recruit on social media, stating he felt Marcelo Bielsa’s side will be difficult to beat.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Two armed robbery and carjacking teenage suspects appeared in court on Wednesday, one day after they allegedly targeted a bank employee in Miami Beach.Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy Glazer denied bond to Juan Mena and Austin Fernandez, both 18.Officials said the victim was arriving to work at Popular Community Bank on 71st Street and Harding Avenue, Tuesday, when he was approached by the duo. Investigators said the teens stole the victim’s cellphone and watch before taking off in his 2003 Volkswagen Jetta.When police caught up with them near the bank, they took off running. Officers set up a perimeter and took them into custody.Police said the suspects later admitted to the carjacking and identified themselves in surveillance photos.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A brief moment between Melania Trump and Justin Trudeau caught on camera has got the internet all hot and bothered for its romantic French look. French is the language of love — now a glamorous air kiss between US First Lady Melania Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G7 summit in Biarritz has sent the internet alight with its sense of European glamour, writes Victoria Craw for news.com.au Also Read – Pakistan test-fires 290-km range missile Advertise With Us FLOTUS was captured raising her face to give Trudeau a peck on the cheek during the leaders’ family photograph at the at the G7 in Biarritz on Saturday. But the combination of President Trump standing next to her with his eyes downcast and French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron watching on, led viewers to dub it like a “Vogue ad” for its glamour and comic overtones. It led to #MelanialovesJustin trending on Twitter and sparked comparisons to a previous picture of Ivanka Trump “swooning” at the Canadian leader.
I think Rovio may be suffering from a bit of Flappy Bird envy. The infuriating mobile game has been hitting the headlines and spurring lots of clones for weeks now, meaning nobody is talking about the ageing Angry Birds franchise anymore. So, Rovio has decided to respond by teasing yet another new game in the series.What’s the difference this time? Well, we’ve only got the video below to go on at the moment, but the theme looks to be medieval. Birds in suits of armor, suggests structures made of stone that look like castles to me. As for gameplay, I expect more of the same.Rovio is describing the game as “Perhaps the most Epic soft launch ever – whatever that means!?” So I’m not sure even they know. And you won’t be able to play this game immediately unless you live in Australia, Canada, or New Zealand. Everywhere else is just going to have to wait.Any new Angry Birds game would have to be something very special to get people excited about the series again. Launching to a limited set of countries, and knowing how quickly news and footage now spreads via social media, Rovio must be confident they have come up with something new everyone will want to play.Of course, I’m assuming this is going to be more of the same Angry Birds, but Rovio has done a racing game carrying the name. Could this be their take on an RPG, rogue-like, or some other genre that typically involves wearing armor?
Stay on target Originally posted on Jan, 26.The Mass Effect franchise debuted last-gen and quickly made it into my top three series of all time. As odd as this may sound, it was the Star Trek game I always wanted to play. I was able to travel to exotic locales and talk to all manner of interesting (and sometimes scary) aliens. It also had a lore deep enough to be on par with other science fiction and fantasy works.It should come as no surprise to find out that I’m extremely excited for Mass Effect Andromeda (which will release on March 21). Yes, even though Mass Effect 3’s ending left a lot to be desired, my love for the space-faring series hasn’t diminished one iota. Like many of you, I absolutely cannot wait to jump back into this universe once again.We only know a few details about Mass Effect Andromeda at this time, but here are a few reasons why you should be as excited as I am.A Whole New WorldAs you can tell from its moniker, Mass Effect Andromeda takes place in the Andromeda galaxy. This means that players will have an entirely new galaxy to explore — one filled with never before seen planets, aliens, and civilizations. Though it is sad to know that some familiar elements from previous games won’t be present, a completely fresh start will make for a nice change of pace.While the galaxy is different, most of the game’s main characters still hail from the Milky Way. This means that we can expect some of the same dynamics between alien races pop up even in the new setting. This will provide a good anchor to the old Mass Effect games, meaning that Andromeda isn’t a complete departure. It will be interesting to see how long rivalries last when everyone has to struggle to survive in a dangerous new galaxy.Larger Galaxy to ExploreMass Effect games have always contained a variety of different worlds for players to visit. However, most of these were nothing more than intricately detailed hallways. The first Mass Effect allowed players to land and drive around on strange worlds, but most of these were basically rock planets with different hues.Mass Effect Andromeda promises to have a much bigger galaxy to explore. Each of the explorable planets will have a greater degree of diversity when it comes to scenery. Some planets will even have minor puzzles and challenges to solve. On top of being able to traverse landscapes in a bad-ass vehicle, players’ built-in jetpack will open up new areas to explore. There will be so much to see and do that some players may not even touch the main story for long stretches of time.Stand-Alone StoryI loved the fact that the story of Mass Effect was told over the course of three epic games. As great as it was to see my decisions carry over from game to game, I’ll freely admit that knowing Andromeda has a stand-alone story that won’t end on a cliffhanger and isn’t dependent on a previous game is exhilarating.Reports suggest that, for now, Mass Effect games will be anthologies. While there will be elements that carry over from game to game, each new title will be an independent entry. This will allow Bioware to experiment further with characters and stories. The games’ writers will not be constrained by what came before. The Mass Effect universe is vastly rich in lore, so seeing different sides of it will give players a greater appreciation of the universe as a whole.CombatOne aspect of Mass Effect that is often overlooked is its combat. While it isn’t doing anything revolutionary as far as cover-based shooters are concerned, I’ve always enjoyed how the traditional combat mechanics are interwoven with the cool science fiction-y powers that you and your comrades can toss out.We haven’t seen too much combat from Mass Effect Andromeda, but what little has been shown looks promising. In fact, it appears that the new game will be faster paced and have players rely less on a cover. The videos we’ve seen could’ve been tailored to be all about high-energy action, but if this is the direction that combat will take, then that is fine by me.An important thing to keep in mind is that the old character classes have been ditched for skill trees. This means that players will be free to pick and choose different types of abilities and create characters more suited to their play style. Personally, I think this can be great if implemented correctly. At the same time, I do hope we can still make pure Vanguards, Soldiers, or Biotics.Space Lovin’Romance has always been a consistent (and sometimes controversial) component of the core Mass Effect games. As fun as it was to make a character fall for you, the whole system did feel a tad artificial. This is something that Andromeda is going to change so that romance feels more natural (or as natural as it could in a video game).Not only will players have more choices when it comes to romantic partners, but they’ll see that not all relationships are the same. While some partners may want a deep and long-lasting relationship, others may want nothing more than casual hook ups or even just a one night stand. Trying to figure out the different sensibilities of each of the romantic options should be an interesting mini-game in and of itself.We’ll no doubt learn more about Bioware’s upcoming space epic in the next two months. But even with the few nuggets of information dropped on us, it is enough to get me excited.What about you all? What things about Mass Effect Andromeda are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments down below.You can pre-order Mass Effect Andromeda from Amazon.AND A BRAND NEW TRAILER! The Deadliest Assassins in Video GamesThe Best Buddies In Science Fiction 
The 2019 Kindle OasisThe 2019 Kindle OasisMore VideosVolume 0%Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcutsKeyboard Shortcutsplay/pauseincrease volumedecrease volumeseek forwardsseek backwardstoggle captionstoggle fullscreenmute/unmuteseek to %SPACE↑↓→←cfm0-9Next UpGalaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus Hands-on: What’s New, What’s Different05:28OffAutomated Captions – en-USAutomated Captions – en-USLive00:0001:2601:26 MORE: Samsung’s New 108-Megapixel Camera Phone Sensor Is ComingThe current Reno has three rear sensors — a 48MP main, along with a 13MP telephoto and an 8MP ultra-wide, which work together to achieve the 10x zoom. There’s no indication of what the fourth camera would be, but other phones tend to add a time-of-flight sensor instead of another traditional camera. A TOF sensor helps the device measure distance more accurately, allowing for better focus and more accurate bokeh effects.There’s a chance that the underlying camera hardware hasn’t changed though. The 10x zoom claim applies to “hybrid lossless zoom,” using the cameras along with digital processing to create an enhanced image without sacrificing the quality. This extra magnification could come entirely from software, or perhaps Oppo does have some new camera hardware to show off that will surprise us all.Our current top photography phone, the Huawei P30 Pro, closely matches the current Reno when it comes to zoom performance — 5x optical and 10x hybrid lossless. But the Reno wins with 60x maximum digital zoom as opposed to the P30 Pro’s 50x, and gets 13 megapixels in its sensor rather than 12.As Oppo’s tweet says, the launch is taking place first in India on Aug. 28. Hopefully the phone will be available in other countries too, and maybe even the USA. Considering Huawei’s trouble with the US government hasn’t gone away yet, this would be the perfect time for Oppo to sneak in and get some extra sales under its main rival’s nose.Most Anticipated PhonesHuawei Mate X Launch Delayed Until November (Report)Best Smartphones You Can Buy Right Now The new Oppo Reno is a a great camera phone. As we wrote in our review of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, the Chinese phone maker’s device does almost everything a OnePlus 7 Pro can — and what it can’t do it makes up for with its own unique features, including the headlining 10x hybrid zoom. And Oppo might have something even better waiting in the wings.In a tweet posted by Oppo’s Indian Twitter account today (Aug. 16), it’s pretty clear that there’s going to be a new version of the Reno offering four rear cameras and capable of 20x zoom.Introducing #OPPOReno2 #Quadcam with #20xZoom. Coming first to India on 28.08.2019 pic.twitter.com/ySwRdeoXLaAugust 16, 2019Oppo only revealed its 10x zoom camera earlier this year, after showing off some 5x zoom tech in previous years. Nonetheless, the Chinese company seems ready for an update already, much like OnePlus does with the ‘T’ variants of its flagship phones, releasing a small upgrade at the six month mark between the main releases.RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU…logoCreated with Sketch.
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