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Although formal ratification of a new ISO standard for testing colour printer consumables has not yet been completed, manufacturers have started to quote yield figures based on the new system - a sure indicator that the new agreed test methods will not change. Amongst manufacturers adopting the new system are Epson and Hewlett Packard, both of whom implementing it for their inkjet printer ranges.What is the new Colour Printer Yield Standard System?Essentially, the new ISO system does away with the old "5% coverage" (ink on paper) maxim, and the lack of standards on testing and co

inst surrendering any part of its existing power by involvement implicit in any OPEC type organisation. ‘Russia has never sought to join (or been invited to join) despite its importance in the global oil trade,’ Jonathan Stern observed.

RUSSIA BYPASSES THIRD COUNTRIES
The prospect of Europe facing a repeat of its disruption to its supplies, due to Belarus and the Ukraine being in dispute with Ga

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At a time when gas exporting countries are considering the formation of an OPEC type gas producer’s cartel, EU President Barrosso has argued the case for a united European energy strategy in order to improve and maintain a more favourable bargaining position. In an interview with energy expert Jonathan Stern of Oxford University’s Institute of Energy Studies, he argues that such a strategy is necessary, but, doubts, given the very differences that exist with gas production, distribution and marketing, that the formulation of an OPEC type organisation is ‘almost certainly not viable’.

IS THE GECF A VIRTUAL FORUM?

In fact, there is an organisation, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), which seeks to promote cooperation and coordination between gas exporters and prevent cooperation. Fortunately, for Europe , Jonathan has observed that the GECF ‘has showed it to be a relatively chaotic organisation with unstable membership and an uncertain future. It rarely meets, has no website and no official documents about its activities.’

EUROPE INCREASINGLY UNDER THREAT?

At present, a majority of Europe’s gas imports comes via pipelines from Russia, Norway and Algeria , with some via liquid natural gas tankers from Qatar and Nigeria . The current nature and structure of the global gas market, together with its ‘…higher costs and greater rigidity of natural gas transportation compared to oil or coal…’ leaves little opportunity for a gas cartel to arbitrarily adjust production volumes and price levels, in a similar manner to OPEC.

In any case, current Russian energy export policy is against surrendering any part of its existing power by involvement implicit in any OPEC type organisation. ‘Russia has never sought to join (or been invited to join) despite its importance in the global oil trade,’ Jonathan Stern observed.

RUSSIA BYPASSES THIRD COUNTRIES
The prospect of Europe facing a repeat of its disruption to its supplies, due to Belarus and the Ukraine being in dispute with Gaz

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t, doubts, given the very differences that exist with gas production, distribution and marketing, that the formulation of an OPEC type organisation is ‘almost certainly not viable’.

IS THE GECF A VIRTUAL FORUM?

EUROPE INCREASINGLY UNDER THREAT?

RUSSIA BYPASSES THIRD COUNTRIES
The prospect of Europe facing a repeat of its disruption to its supplies, due to Belarus and the Ukraine being in dispute with Ga

The Law of Attraction In Business
Entrepreneurs work harder than most Americans. They spend countless hours and enormous amounts of energy trying to reach business and financial goals that are often elusive. They seem to be doing all the right things: attending seminars, scouring the latest business books, networking, guerilla marketing, hoping, and praying.We all know of business owners who go through the same motions yet they are far more successful and don't work nearly as hard. And, they seem to have more fun. Surely you've seen situations where two people are in the same business, sometimes within a block from each other. The owner

tely, for Europe , Jonathan has observed that the GECF ‘has showed it to be a relatively chaotic organisation with unstable membership and an uncertain future. It rarely meets, has no website and no official documents about its activities.’

EUROPE INCREASINGLY UNDER THREAT?

RUSSIA BYPASSES THIRD COUNTRIES
The prospect of Europe facing a repeat of its disruption to its supplies, due to Belarus and the Ukraine being in dispute with Ga

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id natural gas tankers from Qatar and Nigeria . The current nature and structure of the global gas market, together with its ‘…higher costs and greater rigidity of natural gas transportation compared to oil or coal…’ leaves little opportunity for a gas cartel to arbitrarily adjust production volumes and price levels, in a similar manner to OPEC.

RUSSIA BYPASSES THIRD COUNTRIES
The prospect of Europe facing a repeat of its disruption to its supplies, due to Belarus and the Ukraine being in dispute with Ga

Let Your Life Passions Fuel Your Business Purpose
If you have a tremendous fondness, desire, or enthusiasm for what you do for a living, be thankful! You're most likely pursuing your passions in life.On the other hand, do you know what happens when you choose a business direction that's not aligned with your life passions? You end up settling for an opportunistic approach toward your livelihood instead of selecting an endeavor that fuels you and helps you make a special contribution to the world.You may have found yourself hopping from idea to idea, from career to career, or from business venture to business venture, accomplishing less than you'

RUSSIA BYPASSES THIRD COUNTRIES
The prospect of Europe facing a repeat of its disruption to its supplies, due to Belarus and the Ukraine being in dispute with Gazprom over the price these countries should pay for gas is seen by Jonathan as ‘highly unlikely.’ Such a threat is only likely to occur ‘If they refuse to pay market prices for Russian gas supplies and allow their contracts to run out.‘ This threat is being further reduced by Gazprom building direct pipelines to Western and Southern Europe which avoids using gas pipelines via Belarus and the Ukraine.

EUROPE NEGOTIATES FURTHER GAS DEALS
In addition, buyers from Germany, France , Italy and Austria have recently renewed their gas supply deals with Gazprom. These ‘…15 - 25 year contracts with Russia, with clauses stating how prices are calculated, are important, not only because they substantially prolong a significant part of European gas supplies, but also because these contracts are legally binding and subject to international arbitration with liquidated damages in the event of non-performance.’

AN EUROPEAN ENERGY STRATEGY IS THE SOLUTION
Jonathan Stein concludes that Europe should formulate an energy strategy, though it is ‘…highly unlikely…’ that EU member governments will come to such an agreement soon. However but the most pressing question is, irrespective of the development of a gas exporter’s cartel, how Europe attempts to react to its increasing dependency on gas imports from Russia and elsewhere!

BREAKDOWN EU GAS IMPORTS STATISTICS
The European Union currently imports 40% of its gas, and by 2030, it is likely to rise to 70%. At present, Russia supplies 32% of the EU’s needs. 80% of Russian gas exports are carried via the Ukrainian pipeline network, the rest of it through

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While referrals are one of the most important sources of new clients for therapists and coaches, how to get them seems to be something of a mystery. Here is a five-step referral strategy that can switch on your referral faucet, or turn a trickle into a steady flow.

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