July 2020 - Askncvo Online Blog

The dates for the resumption of the European football championships

29/07/202025/08/2020 Marc Smith

After months of confinement due to Covid-19, and a footballing stalemate, the recovery is gradually getting under way. Sebastien Riera, head of a communications and public relations agency, takes stock of the European championship calendar. A smooth recovery depending on the country Fans were feverishly awaiting the resumption of football after months without a football pitch. While in France, the 2019-2020 Ligue 1 (and Ligue 2) season ended prematurely following the announcement by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on 30 April, the situation was different in other countries. Some leagues have…

The famous Fables of La Fontaine

22/07/202025/08/2020 Marc Smith

If he is a classical author who marked his time with his unique style, it is indeed Jean de la Fontaine with his famous fables! Albert Camus, Françoise Sagan, Jean Paul Sartre, Félicité Herzog, Andrée Chedid… Which writer hasn’t already read them? Discover in this article the Fables, their morals and their characteristics which place them at the heart of classicism. What is a fable? A fable is an imaginary story, very often written by the fabulist in verse. It often features Man represented by animals, and the aim is…

How to benefit from the VAT reduced to 5.5% on a new property?

16/07/202025/08/2020 Marc Smith

Buying in new real estate offers many advantages. In addition to a quality property that complies with the latest standards, particularly energy standards, you benefit from various guarantees: ten-year, two-year, perfect completion… Your purchase is secure! It is also important to know that new property has significant financial advantages, such as reduced notary fees or the possibility of benefiting from reduced VAT at 5.5%. The promoters (Spirit, Ogic, Bouygues…) do not hesitate to propose new projects with reduced VAT which are a real godsend for buyers. The conditions of access…

Garden: what type of fence to choose?

13/07/202025/08/2020 Marc Smith

Delimiting the space of the property, securing access, protecting from outside eyes… there are many reasons to fence off your garden. So you will have understood, choosing a fence for your garden will depend on several factors. That said, given the diversity of fences and materials used, making the right choice is a somewhat tricky business. That’s why you need to clearly define your needs beforehand, because each type of fence corresponds to a particular use. To help you see things more clearly, we suggest you take a look at…

Natural (or passive) ventilation in a building

09/07/202025/08/2020 Marc Smith

As the name suggests, natural ventilation is a passive ventilation system that uses natural forces, such as wind and thermal imbalance, to move air to and from an indoor space. The function of these ventilation systems is to regulate the temperature of the internal air as well as to introduce fresh air and remove polluted air. This is made possible by opening and closing windows and openings in the walls that act both as a source of fresh air and as an outlet for polluted air. BV Froid, the expert…

What is corruption?

08/07/202025/08/2020 Marc Smith

Corruption can occur in many different ways, for example, it can be active or passive, public or private. In all cases, it represents conduct that is liable to severe criminal prosecution, as it is considered a serious act. Maître Antoine Beraud, a lawyer at the Marseille Bar, explains in this article the characteristics of corruption and the penalties incurred. Definition of corruption The Criminal Code defines corruption in Article 435-1 as the act of “soliciting or agreeing, without right, at any time, directly or indirectly, to offers, promises, gifts, presents…

Who has to pay the rental charges?

02/07/202001/09/2020 Marc Smith

There are various rental charges, which are incurred and paid by the landlord and then potentially recovered from the tenant. Directe Location, a direct rental agency located in Talence and Bordeaux, offers you the opportunity to take stock of these rental charges, and more particularly of the charges to be paid by the owner and those to be paid by the tenant. Provisions on charges The tenant has to pay a monthly provision for charges, in particular for water and gas, with his rent. The amount of these provisions is…

Krill oil as a dietary supplement for athletes

02/07/202025/08/2020 Marc Smith

Regular physical activity, a healthy diet, restful sleep… these are, in bulk, the essential elements of a healthy lifestyle. If you are a professional athlete, these factors are all the more important to improve your performance and stay competitive. But they are not the only ones… nutrition is extremely important, and food is not its only source. Today, food supplements, such as krill oil, can help you boost your performance. Here is our opinion on the subject. Krill oil at the Norseman Triathlon Krill oil is extracted according to a…