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Experiences of the National Health Service
At the January meeting we shared what was going on for us, as we all continue to make sense of the shock of diagnosis and the ongoing challenge of coming to terms with our new states, especially when our treatments …
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CIS Versilia Skateplaza – PhotogalleryWednesday, May 30th, 2012
Pictures: (c)Federico Casella We already told you about the first stop of the CIS Italian skateboarding championships 2012 in Versilia. Weather was sunny and the 55 skaters were on fire! Federico Casella took some breathtaking pictures and we want to share them with you. To read again the official report click on Cis Versilia Skateplaza [...]
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It's time for yet another big board and mock draft update from your resident friendly ghost.
With the college season nearing an end, and people seemingly chomping at the bit for summer to come this is the time it gets interesting to see how things develop. So sit back, relax, enjoy Darko mania for another two weeks, and get ready for all the mock drafts, off-season plans, rumors, and player development banter you can handle.
Me? I love the next two months even if there is little basketball news outside of the playoffs and the thousand of rumors.
Who will declare? I'm not going to claim to have any answers to that, only personal opinion..
How will the lottery turn out? Will the Timberwolves finally get a top-2 pick? What happens to Rubio if the Timberwolves get the #1? What happens to Al and Love this offseason? And perhaps the biggest question of all... will Darko come back?! So many things.
Here's my latest take on how the draft may play out to get you all "in the mood" for this weekend of basketball and get excited for the summer. Don't forget, my board has flexible tiers, allowing for teams to go down one tier if there is a much greater need there.
Tier 2:
2. Evan Turner
Tier 3:
3. Derrick Favors
4. DeMarcus Cousins
Tier 4:
5. Wesley Johnson
6. Ed Davis
Tier 5:
7. Greg Monroe
8. Cole Aldrich
9. Xavier Henry
10. Hassan Whiteside
Tier 6:
11. Devin Ebanks
12. Al-Farouq Aminu
13. Jan Vesely
14. Ekpe Udoh
15. Donatas Motiejunas
Tier 7:
16. John Henson
17. Paul George
18. Patrick Patterson
19. James Anderson
Tier 8:
20. Darington Hobson
21. Kemba Walker
22. Willie Warren
23. Elias Harris
24. Gordon Hayward
25. Damion James
26. Larry Sanders
27. Artsiom Parakhouski
Tier 9:
28. Avery Bradley
29. Eric Bledsoe
30. Luke Babbitt
31. Quincy Pondexter
32. Dominique Jones
33. Stanley Robinson
34. Solomon Alabi
35. Craig Brackins
Tier 10:
36. Da'Sean Butler
37. Jerome Jordan
38. Jarvis Varnado
39. Gani Lawal
42. Kyle Singler
41. Jordan Crawford
42. Jeff Taylor
Mock Time! John Henson, Kemba Walker, Elias Harris, Luke Babbitt, Jordan Crawford, and Jeff Taylor were excluded from the mock. The rest of the guys listed above are fair game. You can see I added Vesely and Motiejunas to the big board since the last mock, but I'm certainly not knowledgeable about either, going to do my best on placing them, however.
1. New Jersey - John Wall (PG):
Ba-dow!
2. Minnesota - Evan Turner (SG/SF):
No Wall? Okay, I'd be kind of bummed, but getting Turner would still be fantastic and fill a big... no... humongous need. 35mpg of great all-around play straight out.
3. Golden State - DeMarcus Cousins (C):
One of the tougher decisions. Favors fits their uptempo style while also being able to physically play against any PF and most Cs in the league. Cousins, however, gives them a beast down low to form a pretty good inside-outside game with Curry.
4. Washington - Derrick Favors (PF/C):
Blatche doing well? That's good and all, but Favors has star potential and Blatche and Favors really aren't a bad fit in the frontcourt, especially with McGee being the third big in the trio. Nice start to their rebuild by picking up a guy with the potential to be the best player in the draft.
5. Detroit - Ed Davis (PF/C):
Curious team they have assembled, so it's kind of hard to peg where they'd go with this pick. Davis can come in and give them solid production right away at PF or C while having plenty of room to grow. Problem is, he seemed passive on both ends.
6. Sacramento - Hassan Whiteside (PF/C):
Another tough spot. Johnson is BPA and Whiteside is a headcase. However, Sacramento needs to go with potential, and Whiteside has plenty of that and could be a pretty nice fit in their frontcourt if he pans out.
7. Philadelphia - Wesley Johnson (SF):
Might be the steal of the draft. Then again, it might be the correct kind of value. Seems like a nearly perfect fit next to Iguodala and this could launch them into the playoffs next year.
8. Utah (from NY) - Cole Aldrich (C):
This one seems like a pretty good match. Utah needs a defensive presence and size in the frontcourt, even if they play great team defense. This pick allows them to get an NBA ready player who is great at what he's made to do.
9. LA Clippers - Al-Farouq Aminu (SF/PF):
They have a hole at SF, and could use the versatility for their SF to play inside or out if they decide to go small-ball and have Griffin at C for some of his minutes. Great athlete with upside, however I'm skeptical if he'll ever reach it.
10. Indiana - Xavier Henry (SG/SF):
Another sharpshooter in Indiana? Well, they are kind of shooting themselves in the foot by playing so well. This pick wouldn't doom them to mediocrity, because Henry has room in his game to grow and become a star, but it's not the athletic PF that they desperately need.
11. New Orleans - Greg Monroe (PF/C):
If they move CP3, which some would say is a real possibility, then this pick could become a pure upside pick because they'd be in rebuilding mode. As it stands now, however, they need a player who still has potential to add to his game, but also can give them minutes right away. Would be able to play off Okafor or West pretty well.
12. Milwaukee (from CHI) - Jan Vesely (SF/PF):
Upside, upside, upside. I have no clue what his exact contract situation is, but an athletic 4 who can spread the floor and seems to have the game to work extremely well off of Bogut and next to Jennings who likes to run... I like it.
13. Houston - Donatas Motiejunas (PF/C):
Same deal as in all the drafts I've done - Houston is kind of stuck not really needing help anywhere, but certainly could use a backup plan in the frontcourt in case Yao never returns to what he was, and needs a guy on their roster who could potentially blow up and become something great.
14. Memphis - Devin Ebanks (SF/PF):
Makes Gay expendable if they don't want to pay? I think he could be the consummate role player at SF in the NBA. Great pairing with Mayo, and even if Gay stays, he fits in better with that team than Sam Young backing up the forward spots.
15. Miami (from TOR) - Ekpe Udoh (PF/C):
If Wade stays, they need an NBA-ready player. If Wade leaves, they need a guy with upside. Udoh is both, though may never become more than a 3rd big in the NBA. Defense, playmaking, and athleticism all in one frontcourt player is nice to have.
16. Minnesota (from CHA) - Paul George (SG/SF):
Athleticism which the Timberwolves desperately need? Check. Outside shot the Timberwolves desperately need? Check. Nice playmaking to work in the triangle? Check. Weakside defense the Timberwolves need? Check. Why does a guy like him fall then? Inconsistent, a defensive gambler, and doesn't attack the rim like he should.
17. Miami - James Anderson (SG/SF):
I don't know how well he'd work defensively next to Wade, but getting a guy this low who can score right away in the NBA is pretty good value. Not having to be a primary option makes those ball-handling issues become minute.
18. Chicago (from MIL) - Patrick Patterson (PF):
Likely wish they never made the deal with Milwaukee if they don't land a star FA in the summer, but if they do, then falling six spots and missing out on a chance at the two Europeans is going to sting. Patterson is a nice fit and can play next to a guy very similar to Wall, but more seasoned. I think it'd be great if he worked himself into playing spot minutes at SF.
19. San Antonio - Darington Hobson (SG/SF):
Kind of an odd pick for a Spurs team. However, with Manu potentially leaving, Jefferson not really giving them what they'd hope... I like it. Hobson can allow Parker to be more of a scorer while Hobson is a playmaker when he's in the game.
20. Portland - Larry Sanders (PF/C):
Decimated by injuries in the frontcourt, Portland went out and traded for Camby. Sanders isn't a Camby-clone, but he is athletic and does have nice weakside skills and ability to defend PFs (he gets pushed around by Cs) in the post. Kind of a tricky pick for me to come up with.
21. Oklahoma City - Artsiom Parakhouski (C):
They need size in the post. They have great players and prospects in the backcourt. They have Ibaka coming into his own in the frontcourt, but they need a big C to bang down low and grab rebounds. If he were a better defensive player, or played more teams which could offer him a challenge, he may go higher, but he wasn't and he didn't.
22. Boston - Willie Warren (SG):
Could be the steal of the draft. Could be a guy who never gets it. Could stay in school. But man... he could be great. Lots of could's, that pretty much sums up what I think of Warren.
23. Memphis (from DEN) - Eric Bledsoe (PG/SG):
I think he should stay in school, but it seems like he's leaving. Is he really a PG? We never really got to see at UK, but when he had the ball in his hands he seemed like a comboguard with relatively poor playmaking skills. Either way, Memphis needs another PG, and Bledsoe could be a nice pairing with Mayo.
24. Atlanta - Solomon Alabi (C):
They need size and defense to win a championship. Alabi technically gives them size... even if he's one of the softest C's outside of Hollins. I like the potential reward for Atlanta, however, and in his first year he can just be a fouling machine who gives them defense for 15mpg while they try to become a true contender.
25. Oklahoma City (from PHX) - Stanley Robinson (SF/PF):
Eh, I don't know what OKC is going to do with two rookies. Robinson plays the same position as Green, but he has a different type of role. Seems like a waste in OKC, however.
26. Minnesota (from UTA) - Damion James (SF/PF):
One wing. Two wings. Three wings? Last year it was about the PGs for the Timberwolves, this year it will be about the wings. Very nice value pick here and makes Gomes very expendable. Gives them a tougher wing than either Turner or George, and a guy who will give you his maximum effort every game.
27. New Jersey (from DAL) - Gordon Hayward (SF):
Nice value pick for them, even if they have a lot of wing prospects already on their roster. With the way Williams has been playing, Hayward would be a pretty good player next to him and Wall if they all do what I think they could. I might have him falling too far in this mock, however.
28. Orlando - Quincy Pondexter (SF/PF):
Pondexter plays bigger than he is, which works well next to a softie PF in Lewis. I don't know how well his game would work with a tank inside like Howard who stays in or near the paint at all times, but he's well worth a look for them if only because it gives them an athlete.
29. Memphis (from LAL) - Avery Bradley (PG/SG):
I can't see Memphis keeping three picks with the roster they have, but if they do, how interesting would it be for them to have Bledsoe, Bradley, and Mayo in the backcourt?
30. Washington (from CLE) - Dominique Jones (SG):
He's a scorer, who likely will be best served coming off the bench in the NBA, but for a Washington team who will likely struggle mightily, he seems like a decent option.
There you have it. Comments? Criticism? Questions? Have at it.
Also, Check out the blog at casperkid23.blogspot.com every once in a while because I throw write-ups up there and plan on putting quite a bit of stuff on there. The "Useful Files" section on the sidebar is a great place to start.
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Indeed, I used superglue.for me it is important that the lens is protected in my camera bag.In use, I do not use the lens cap/lenshood at all on my 1DX.Initially I used your solution with scratch resistant paper, but on several of my hiking trips the lenscap came off in by backpack, so I glued the cap and the hood together
The problem with the cap is that the it uses two latches on the cap to fix it to the hood (using inside ridges at the end of of the long hood petals). These latches does not have enough force to keep the cap in place, indeed it is possible to drop the cap merely by shaking the lens/hood/cap (if it's in the "wrong" position). So how to increase the force provided by the latches? This is relatively easy, the cap latch mechanism is a single plastic construction that can be removed (this relates NOT to the hood with its single release button). This is done by pushing one of the latch buttons all the way in, towards the centre of the cap, and then gently pressing it down into the cap, it should release/pop out of the inside grooves. Repeat for the opposite latch. The entire latch ring can now be removed. It has the shape of a slightly flattened circle with the latches at opposite ends. At the inside of the push buttons one can see the latch ridges that interlocks with the hood.To increase the holding force, the latch ridges should be made to be further apart. This can be done by placing an object inside the ring that increases the distance between the latches by approx 3-5mm (the ring will now look more circular). Now for the scary part, use an adjustable heat gun with a narrow nozzle (10mm diameter) to reshape the plastic. The temperature of the air hitting the ring surface should not exceed 120 C, too hot and the plastic will melt (forcing you to buy a new cap). Note that there should not be any signs of the plastic ring melting during the procedure and certainly NO smoke! Carefully fan the centre 90 degrees of the exposed ring at opposite sides for approx 30-45 sec each (NOT the area of the latches, just the this part of the ring). Then leave the ring for a couple of minutes before removing the tensioning object in the middle. The procedure will "realign" the plastic shape, and should maintain its new shape.You can now test the gripping force by inserting the ring into the hood (best to disconnect the hood from the lens first), if the grip is sufficient the ring can be re-inserted into the cap. If not satisfied the procedure can be repeated with a slightly higher temperature or increased distance between the latches. Don't use excessive force when testing.The cap should now have a much better grip. I can now lift the lens by the cap, previously the opposite was often not possible!Note that the above procedure is done at our own risk.
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I've been saving my left kidney for just such an occasion.
$11,000 is a couple hundred dollars more than the combined price of the Nikon 200-400, a Nikon 1.4X TC and a D800 body at B&H. If Nikon introduces a "Pro" (16MP, 10FPS) DX D400 for $2300, that saves another $1000.
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So many endurance athletes are inundated with feedback, technology and distraction. We run and bike with GPS watches, heart-rate monitors, power meters, iPods, and more. These are all great tools to help us perform better and track our results. Too often they provide too much feedback and distraction. These tools are useless if you cannot push through the discomfort and pain, ignore the negative voices in your head and continue pushing towards your goal. Grit. Focus. Old School Tough.
It's too hot. Too hilly. Too cold. Too windy. My iPod died. My GPS locked up. It's too early.
Harden up people! Endurance sports are not easy. Reaching your own personal peak performance is very hard. It takes sacrifice, discipline and focus over time. Embrace the pain. Get familiar with the struggle in training so you can overcome it on race day.
Whether you are striving for a 5K personal best or a marathon breakthrough... get tough. Harden yourself mentally & physically to the struggle. Get Old School Tough.
#OldSchoolTough
Run Smart. Train Hard. Race Fast.
Coach Kevin is an RRCA-certified Running Coach. National Coach ~ Team McGraw, National Coach ~ St Jude Heroes. He also writes the Memphis Fit blog
Thanks . . . I needed this post right now!!!
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When it comes down to the decision between aluminium and carbon opinions often differ. Carbon is lighter and stiffer than aluminium if the frame is well designed and premium fibres are used. However, carbon is only worthwhile in the higher price categories. In the 2000 Euro price range well equipped aluminium bikes with premium equipment such as the Ultimate AL 9.0 SL are the best choice.
It is also possible to construct true lightweights with aluminium. The editors write, "Thanks to the weight-saving anodized aluminium the frame weighs in at precisely under 1300 g - that's the best score in this test. The lightweight fork helps to open up the gap to the rivals even further". This is also reflected in the test scores. In every frame category the Canyon was in top spot and in 8 out of 10 categories the frame received the dream mark 1.0! It's therefore hardly surprising that the frame was a half mark better than its closest rivals.
The Ultimate AL 9.0 SL is fitted with components from SRAM. "The advantages of the Force group set are its low weight and the shift levers, which are comfortable to use", write the editors. They continue writing, "The usual Canyon quality coupled with outstanding value-for-money".
Outstanding frameset and lightweight equipment…
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A little closer to home, on Jan. 7-9, the department also will provide the flu shots at its North Fort Myers office at 83 Pondella Road.
Meanwhile, numbers on the upswing, this year's flu season prognosis isn't the best.
But we can take action to protect ourselves and our loved ones, and we can help mitigate its spread.
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I am in favor of having a full-service home improvement store of the quality that I believe Lowe's represents within a reasonable driving distance from my home in South Orleans.
Lowe's will provide expanded products and services to the Mid-Cape area, and that will have a positive effect, I believe, on the entire business community in the Mid-Cape area.
For some time, I have been concerned for those without employment who have been looking diligently for a job. Lowe's is saying, I believe, that its new facility will employ 130 to 170 people. What a boon to the area caught up in the throes of a lingering and weak economy.
Hindering a reputable business from expanding into an economically needy area doesn't seem right and seems even foolhardy. I hope Lowe's will persevere, establish its outlet, and help our area economically.
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Egypt triumphs over Italy in Confed Cup – a photo essay
Excitement mounts as the national anthems are sung before the kick-off of the clash between Egypt and Italy..
World Economic Forum on Africa – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay
Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations, was one of the 700 delegates who gathered in Cape Town from June 10-12, 2009 for the World Economic Forum on Africa. The event aimed to consider the implications of the global economic crisis on Africa..
Cape Town faces – Flickr pic of the day.”..
Calling all Confederation Cup Fans
Photo courtesy Chris Kirchhoff Cape Town Tourism wants to feature your experiences of the Confederations Cup matches on our 2010 blog.
“Cape Town at a glance”
Photo courtesy flowcomm “Cape Town at a glance” – a feature on the Cape Town Tourism 2010 mini-site – is packed with all the information any visitor to Cape Town needs.
Camps Bay Twelve Apostles – Flickr pic of the day
This amazing landscape was captured by ourCape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Grea Wessels aka Grieks. Grea says, “This picture was taken from Glen Beach, close to Camps Bay, and has the Twelve Apostles in the background.”
Sea Turtle – Flickr pic of the day
This close-up portrait of a sea turtle was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Jason Weeks. Taken at the Two Ocean’s Aquarium, visitors are given the opportunity to see these reptiles up close. The inviting and often interactive displays offer an educational and entertaining experience that will appeal to young and old alike.
Become a fan with Soccer 101
Photo courtesy Fernando Herrera It’s going to be hard not to catch soccer fever in 2010. But if you’re a beginner to the beautiful game, don’t worry – Cape Town Tourism has developed Soccer 101 to start you off.
Italy beats USA 3-1 in Confederations Cup: Pictures.
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Living Well Alaska, every Wed for six week starts Sep 13. The workshop for people with chronic health conditions, class size limited, Bartlett hospital conference room, 796-8622 to register.
Developing a Volunteer Program Create an effective volunteer program and be better able to communicate why and how volunteers are necessary in your organization. From 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at REACH, 213 Third Street. Cost is $125 non-Partner; $50 Partner. Register at forakergroup.org (click on Class Calendar) or call 907-743-1200. Open to the public.
Breastfeeding Success and Newborn Care Class, every Mon, Bartlett Admin Building, 796-8422 to register..
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Cranberry yields, prices increase
Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012 12:29 PM
Grants fund study, export options for healthful fruit
By CRAIG REED
For the Capital Press
BANDON, Ore. -- The 2011 Western Oregon cranberry crop resulted in higher yields and prices, growers say.
Grower Ted McKenzie, a member of the Oregon Cranberry Growers Cooperative, said he received 35 cents a pound or $35 for a 100-pound barrel of fresh cranberries. Wayne Everest, an independent grower, said he's heard of producers getting 30 to 35 cents a pound. Mike Stamatakos, vice president of agricultural supply and development for the Ocean Spray cooperative, said the 75 members of Ocean Spray "will likely earn a return per barrel of approximately $65 -- a record-setting return in company history."
In 2010, the volume of the cranberry crop was down and the price was about half of what growers earned this year, grower Scott McKenzie said. He explained that a hard freeze in December 2009 damaged buds and a cold, wet pollination period during the following May and June resulted in a decreased 2010 crop.
Wisconsin, another cranberry-producing state, also had a below average crop in 2010 and its 2011 crop was hurt by a cold, late spring, resulting in smaller berries that didn't color well.
With a shortage of berries carried over into 2011, the year's Oregon crop was in high demand. McKenzie said the Neil Jones Food Co. of Vancouver, Wash., made an early offer of 24.5 cents a pound to independents and then Smuckers followed with a 30 cents offer.
"There has been more competition for the berries this year than there has been in the last several years," he said.
Coos and Curry counties produce most of the cranberries grown in Oregon and the overall 2011 crop was tabbed to be about average -- 350,000 to 400,000 barrels. The bogs in those counties average about 180 barrels per acre.
"I've heard a lot of mixed results," said Everest of harvest yields. "Our crop was up from last year. Some people are up, some down, but most people are up from last year even if they didn't get to the average."
Everest said his harvest this year was one of his best in his 10 years in the business. He added that last year his yield was down 60 percent.
Stamatakos praised the quality of the berries grown by the Ocean Spray member.
"The quality of this year's crop has been good, but we have seen more small fruit than usual," he said. "Some growers feel this is due to the late bloom this year, which is a result of a cool, wet spring."
Ocean Spray was expecting its Oregon crop for 2011 to come in at just over 133,500 barrels, an increase over last year's 125,000 barrel total.
Scott McKenzie said a $90,000 Oregon Department of Agriculture grant is being used to market cranberries to foreign countries and a $20,000 grant is available for a market study to determine what cranberry products will sell best overseas.
Everest said he's optimistic about growing cranberries because the fruit is always associated with good nutrition and health and more and more people are seeking such food.
"I think there'll always be a demand for cranberries," he said. "The China and Asian markets are new and upcoming and could be substantial."
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's statistical services, the forecast for the cranberry harvest for all of the U.S. was 7.5 million barrels, up 10 percent from 2010.
Cranberry school Feb. 2
Growers will meet for the annual Oregon Cranberry School on Feb. 2 at the Sprague Theater in Bandon.
Topics will include diseases, insect- and weed-control strategies, new products and new labels for cranberry use and using water for irrigation, chemigation and frost control. Research on new varieties, plant nutrition and weed control will be presented.
The Oregon Cranberry Growers' Association sponsors the school. Cost is $10 for association members and $75 for others. Information: 541-572-5263.
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The community is a buzz with the latest regarding “Camp 4” – the 1,400 acres in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley owned by the Chumash Casino tribe (Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians). Apparently, the Chumash Casino tribal government is using new tactics to undermine residents’ opposition to their plans to take the 1,400 acres under their control.
As we understand it from members of the community, there was a mandatory meeting for employees of the Chumash Casino and Resort with a penalty for failure to attend. At this meeting the employees were asked to sign a petition stating their support for the Chumash Casino tribe’s plans on Camp 4.
One employee told a friend that he signed the petition because he needed the job.
Someone else said that patrons were also being asked to sign the petition.
And last, but not least, apparently last weekend, at the UCSB soccer game, the Chumash had attendants asking students to sign the same petitions supporting the annexation of Camp 4.
Supposedly they have collected 2,500 petitions.
At this time we do not know what politician(s) will receive these petitions. Remember, it takes a politician to sell out a community. And also remember the following: According to a 2005 letter from the office of former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, “in pre-contact times there was no Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians or any single independent political entity constituting a collection of the many different villages in the Santa Ynez Valley,” and per the 2009 U.S. Supreme Court “Carcieri Decision,” there is a question if the Chumash Casino tribe is a tribal government eligible for expansion of land into federal trust.
In addition, when the expansion plans came up a few months ago, Santa Barbara attorney Barry Cappello sent a letter to the supervisors stating that their participation in moving the 1,400 acres into trust would be illegal unless they first went through the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan amendment process.
Last week, Congressman Gallegly’s Solvang staff said that the Congressman had received virtually no letters of support for the Chumash Casino tribe’s plans on Camp 4. He said that our community should be grateful that we have an honorable congressman who will listen to our community.
What lucky politician will get these 2,500 signatures? It will be entertaining to see if he/she/they think this fraud provides the political cover to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court, the facts documented by the office of Gov. Schwarzenegger, the established process for amending the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan, and the residents of Santa Barbara County living in the Santa Ynez Valley, and over the hill in Santa Barbara and Montecito who stridently oppose the removal of this 1,400 acres from local and state jurisdiction into trust.
To view the office of former Gov. Schwarzenegger’s letter, contact information for your elected officials, and to donate, go to:. To donate to the Camp 4 and related expenses account, send your check to Preservation of Los Olivos. Under the memo section of your check write "Camp 4." Send your donation to PO Box 722, Los Olivos, Ca. 93441. P.O.L.O. is a 501 c 4 non-profit corporation. Check with your tax advisor for deductibility.
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Kahn Soares & Conway adds National Biodiesel Board
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Friends of Bill Monning, 27th Assembly District, Salinas, Nov. 19
San Luis Obispo Grass Roots Democracy, Nov. 19
Blakeslee for Senate, 15th District, Santa Maria, Nov. 19
International Association of Fire Fighters Local I-25, Political Action Committee, Lancaster, Nov. 19
Mary Hayashi Democrat for Assembly 2010, 18th District, Nov. 19
Julia Brownley for Assembly 2010, 41st District, Covina, Nov. 14
Assemblymember Ted Lieu office-holder account, 53rd District, Nov. 17
Kamala Harris for attorney general, San Francisco,
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Breeds: Poodles, Shih Tzus, Maltese, Cocker Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Pekingese, Golden Retrievers, Chihuahuas
Squaw Creek Kennels consisted of a variety of different buildings and outdoor runs on several locations next to each other on Cherry St. I did not observe all of the kennel enclosures on the different properties, however. There was a large kennel area at Van Doorn’s house and two others on the opposite side of Cherry St.
First kennel building
The first kennel structure investigated was a building that housed two rows of six elevated indoor/outdoor enclosures located at opposite sides of the building. The outside cages had thin-gauge wire doors (untreated), thin-gauge wire walls (treated), and rusting thick-gauge wire floors (untreated) (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces). PVC piping framed the cages. There were two to four small-breed dogs per cage.
Metal dog doors provided access to the indoor cages. Brown stains and build-up were evident on the doors and the plastic sheeting of the walls around the doors (3.1(c)(2)-Surfaces).
The indoor cages measured about two cubic feet and had thick plastic cage-like walls that were difficult to see through. Cages containing three or more dogs did not appear to have enough space to allow all of the dogs to be in one of the indoor cages at once and lie down without being on top of each other or to be able to turn about freely (3.4(b)-Shelter from the elements).
The cages were above a concrete slab, and feces and fur had accumulated where the building walls and slab met underneath the cages and was splattered on the walls (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures).
Indoor whelping cages
Inside this building there were three rows of whelping cages stacked on each other. Three wire cages were in each row. The cages were two feet tall and wide and 2.5 feet long, and each housed a nursing mother and several puppies.
These cages were made entirely of untreated, thin-gauge wire, including the floorings (3.6(a)(2)(xii)-Primary enclosures). There were plastic self feeders attached to the cage walls, water dishes on the floorings, metal trays lined with towels for whelping boxes, and plastic sheets under the floorings of cages stacked on top of each other to catch debris and excreta.
Kennel barn
A large metal barn was 20 feet from the first kennel described above. On the barn wall facing the first structure were two separate rows of six elevated indoor/outdoor enclosures. They were of the same design and structure as the indoor/outdoor enclosures previously described and housed two or three dogs per cage.
One enclosure, containing a black Shih Tzu and an apricot Poodle, had one of its side walls detached from its top rear corner in the outside cage section. The wire was bent so that sharp points protruded into the cage (3.1(a)-Structure; construction).
There were brown stains and build-up on the dog doors and plastic walls at the backs of the cages (3.1(c)(2)-Surfaces).
Golden Retriever and Small Breed pens Also in this barn, which was open on the side facing the first kennel building, were elevated cages and indoor pens on concrete floorings. The elevated cages had treated-wire walls and floorings, were framed with PVC piping, and had metal dog doors at the rears of each cage for access to additional parts of the enclosures. There were two to four dogs of various small breeds per cage.
The dog doors and rear walls of the cages had brown stains and build-up on their surfaces (3.1(c)(2)-Surfaces)..
A strong ammonia odor was evident in the building (3.2(b)-Ventilation).
The three pens on concrete each housed two Golden Retriever puppies about 12-weeks-old. The pens had galvanized-wire walls and wooden dog houses inside.
The surfaces of the dog houses were heavily chewed and covered in fecal stains (3.2(c)(2)-Surfaces). The concrete floorings were also stained brown. There was feces and fur accumulation in the corners, along the bottoms of the dog houses, and scattered and smeared around the pens (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures).
Additional Golden Retriever pens
Two large outdoor pens, each housing four adult Golden Retrievers, were between the shed and kennel barn. The pens were about ten feet wide and 20 feet long, had galvanized-wire walls, metal feeders attached to the walls, and water buckets on the ground.
Whelping building
The kennel area nearest Van Doorn’s residence consisted of several buildings and rows of enclosures, and I was able to see only part of this complex.
A room in a whelping building had two rows of eight indoor cages, one on top of the other with plastic sheeting between the rows to catch debris and excreta. The bottom row of cages had treated-wire walls and floorings. The upper row of cages had plastic walls and stainless steel wire doors. There was a whelping mother and puppies in each cage.
The floorings were a thick-gauge metal wire and had feces packed in the wiring (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures).
Each cage contained a metal food and water dish. The water looked light brown, and several of the water dishes had dead flies in them (3.10-Watering).
There were several other whelping rooms in this building with similar whelping cages; we did not view them.
Kennel trailers
One of Van Doorn’s employees led me outside to several Maltese cages. In addition, there were three trailers converted into dog kennels that had rows of indoor/outdoor enclosures on their longer walls. This facility was within about 100 feet of Van Doorn’s house and on the same side of Cherry St. as his residence.
One of these trailers. had a row of about ten elevated cages with thin-gauge wire walls and floorings of untreated, rusty thicker wire (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces). Each cage housed three dogs of various breeds, including Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, and Shih Tzus.
Many of the dogs had mats in their fur that were especially heavy around their faces, paws, and undersides (2.40-Vet care).
Rusting tin cans were filled with dingy brown water on the cage floorings (3.10-Watering).
Metal dog doors allowed access to indoor cages. The dog doors and the walls around them had brown stains and dirty build-up on their surfaces (3.1(c)(2)-Surfaces).
Near this trailer was a second trailer also with elevated outside cages of similar design but framed by PVC piping instead of wood. Each housed two to four dogs of various small breeds.
Terrier cages
There were other elevated cages across from the Maltese/Shih Tzu/Yorkshire Terrier cages. These cages had untreated, rusting, thin-gauge wire walls and treated, thick-gauge wire floorings. Each cage was about three feet long and two feet tall and two feet wide and housed a Terrier that was about 2.5 feet long from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail (3.6(c)(1)(i)-Primary enclosures).
Several of the dogs lacked six inches of space between the tops of their heads and the tops of their cages (3.6(c)(1)(iii)-Primary enclosures). The dogs’ toenails were about four times as long as normal and completely protruded through the wire flooring (2.40-Vet care).
Metal dog doors attached to plastic-covered walls allowed access to indoor cages. The doors and walls around them were covered in a grimy build-up that was so thick it was black in some places (3.1(c)(2)-Surfaces).
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"From behind the wheel, the Grand Cherokee represents a huge improvement over its predecessor."
At a glance
- The greenest
- 3.0 CRD V6 S-Limited 5dr
£44,595
- The cheapest
- 3.0 CRD V6 Limited 5dr
£38,615
- The fastest
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£59,595
- Top of the range
- 6.4 V8 HEMI SRT8 5dr
£59,595. There are two trim levels on offer - Limited and Overland - and both are well equipped: If you bought a similarly priced Land Rover Discovery 4, you'd have to spend a lot of money on extras to get it to the same level of equipment. The Grand Cherokee is superb when you head off road, but rivals are better on tarmac.
Drive
A high driving position provides a great view of the road ahead, but while the Grand Cherokee is virtually unstoppable off road, it has to give second best to rivals on tarmac. Over long distances the Jeep is compliant and quite relaxing, only when faced with big potholes at speed does the suspension send shocks into the cabin. It's far better than the previous Grand Cherokee and the automatic gearbox is very smooth. A dial on the centre console selects between five off-road modes, and it's so competent that only a Land Rover Defender would see which way it went through the mud and greenery.
Comfort
Passengers of all sizes will feel comfortable in the Grand Cherokee. All seats offer good support and provide room to move around, while the glass roof provides an airy feel for the cabin. Standard fit air-suspension is very impressive at dealing with road imperfections even with the big wheels and low profile tyres fitted to the Overland range topper. One small downside is engine noise, which is loud at higher speeds and under heavy acceleration.
Reliability
The Grand Cherokee feels very well made, and is based on durable Mercedes-Benz M-Class running gear. It's yet to be crash tested by Euro NCAP, but the new Grand Cherokee will undoubtedly exceed its predecessor's four-star rating. Cabin materials are a little disappointing for a car in this segment, as some dashboard plastics and switches feel quite low-grade. Range topping Overland models are much better, using plenty of leather and genuine wood trim.
Practicality
Standard fit reversing cameras are becoming very popular on large SUVs, and it's a welcome addition on the Grand Cherokee. Passengers are well catered for with a very spacious cabin, loads of head and legroom and the huge 782-litre boot is big enough for two Labradors. The tailgate is electrically operated, which is very useful when your hands are full of shopping or heavy bags. It's a big car, though, so parking in tight spaces will be tricky.
Value for money
The Grand Cherokee is competitively priced compared to rivals, especially when you consider the amount of kit you get as standard. Sat-nav, a reversing camera, leather upholstery, air-suspension and keyless entry all make the list - and you'd have to spend a lot on extras to get a rival such as the Land Rover Discovery 4 up to a similar kit level.
Running costs
The 3.0-litre diesel engine was developed by parent company Fiat, and the official figures claim that it can return 34mpg on the combined cycle. In reality the big SUV will struggle to match that, unless it's only really used for longer motorway journeys. Tailpipe emissions equate to a tax bill of £260 per year, which is quite respectable for a capable off-roader like the Grand Cherokee.
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There is no doubt that you are in good hands any time you visit Car Max Auto Superstore. Our passionate sales representatives are experienced, and here to help you get the perfect automobile to suit your needs. With many cars to pick from, we will get the right car to match your budget. All of your used vehicle needs can be taken care of at Car Max Auto Superstore. No matter what you might need, Car Max Auto Superstore can assist you in buying any car. Be sure to drop by Car Max Auto Superstore of Doral at 1300 NW 98th Ct, Doral, Florida 33172 the next time you are looking for a used vehicle.
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VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC804148
Exterior Colors: Winter Frost
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Fuel: Gas
Transmission: CVT
City MPG: 19
Hwy MPG: 26
VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC804148
Exterior Colors: Winter Frost
Interior:
Miles: 0
Fuel: Gas
Transmission: CVT
City MPG: 19
Hwy MPG: 26
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Vehicle Specs
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- 4 Door
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- ABS and Driveline Traction Control
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Automatic front air conditioning
- Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
- Body-colored bumpers
- Braking Assist
- Bucket front seats
- Cargo area light
- Center Console: Full with covered storage
- Chrome grille
- Clock: In-radio display
- Coil front spring
- Coil rear spring
- Cruise control
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- Cupholders: Front and rear
- Diameter of tires: 18.0
- Digital Audio Input
- Door pockets: Driver and passenger
- Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
- Driver Seat Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
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- Fuel Capacity: 20.0
- Fuel Consumption: City: 19
- Fuel Consumption: Highway: 26
- Fuel Type: Premium unleaded
- Head Restraint Whiplash Protection with Passenger Seat
- Headlights off auto delay
- In-Dash 6-disc CD player
- Independent front suspension classification
- Independent rear suspension
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
- Interior air filtration
- Leather shift knob trim
- Leather/metal-look steering wheel trim
- Left rear passenger door type: Conventional
- MP3 player
- Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 5.7
- Max cargo capacity: 14
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- Speed-proportional power steering
- Stability control
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- Strut front suspension
- Suspension class: Regular
- Tachometer
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- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Tires: Prefix: P
- Tires: Profile: 45
- Tires: Speed Rating: V
- Tires: Width: 245
- Trip computer
- Two 12V DC power outlets
- Type of tires: AS
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
- Wheel Diameter: 18
- Wheel Width: 8
- Wheelbase: 109.3
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Hyundai to increase public inventory by 100,000 units
Hyundai North America is adding 100,000 cars to its 2012 U.S. inventory. (Photo Credit: Public Domain/TTTNIS/Wikipedia)
You with 100,000 additional cars to sell to retail customers in 2012.
Going beyond full capacity
Reports indicate that 100,000 additional Hyundai cars will put the automaker’s U.S. plants in a position of having to produce beyond normal capacity. Hyundai North America is hoping that by reducing the number of vehicles it sells to fleet customers from 10 percent of total inventory to somewhere between 5 percent and 7 percent, it will be able to make up the difference in increased retail consumer sales, notes Krafcik.
Selling like hotcakes
Experts predict that Hyundai will gain capacity from a variety of new Korean-produced models that have already been introduced in the U.S. This includes the redesigned full-size Azera sedan, which recently went on sale in the U.S., as well as the redesigned Genesis Coupe, which hit U.S. dealers last month.
Rather than being too much to handle, however, Hyundai’s North American dealerships are looking forward to the challenge after a March sales stretch when 55,000 cars were available in inventory, but almost 70,000 total vehicles were sold.
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“We are literally selling cars off the transporters,” Krafcik said.
A time for quality
Sales growth has been rapid for Hyundai over the past few years; adding 100,000 more vehicles into public inventory underscores this. Krafcik said that the next step for Hyundai before adding even more capacity will be to work on improving the quality of its offerings, customer service and supplier relationships.
“We are driven by this goal to be the most loved car company, that is our over-riding goal,” Krafcik said. “It’s not about volume.”
Krafcik went on to note that while Hyundai should outpace the industry for overall sales in 2012 – the automaker expects to sell more than 700,000 vehicles, after selling 645,691 in 2011 – it should maintain a measured approach toward increasing inventory.
“There is this idea that you can grow too fast,” he said.
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1. Tell me about yourself. Most people hate this question. By preparing for it, however, and knowing what a wonderful opportunity it is to sell yourself, you should look forward to it. It is the most frequently asked question in interviewing. It usually serves as a bridge to go from small talk to the real interview.
Briefly describing your education or your work history are appropriate responses to this question. Even though the employer has your resume at hand, describing interesting aspects of each job can add a nice touch. Expand briefly on some of your results. This will likely cause the interviewer to select an accomplishment and ask you to tell more about it. That is exactly what you want; you score points every time you discuss results. After bringing the employer up to the present, you could describe one of your top strengths. You might summarize your strength by saying:
Basically I’m an analytical person. For example, at Dependable Services, no one really knew how much our services were costing the company. I had taken courses in cost accounting in college, so I figured out the actual costs, taking depreciation of our equipment into consideration. I discovered that one of our services actually cost us 7% more than we charged for it. We raised our fees immediately. That alone earned an additional $17,000.
You could wrap up by asking, “Could I provide more detail on some of this?” A well-thought-out answer will usually require two to four minutes.
2. What is your greatest strength? The question asks for your number-one strength, skill, or asset and requires you to analyze yourself. Going into the interview you should have several strengths in mind. Share the strength you feel will score the most points. Begin with a brief statement and provide a clear example. A person interviewing for a management position might respond:
I would say it’s my ability to train and motivate people. At XYZ there was a severe turnover problem among our first-line supervisors. Even without the benefit of a pay increase, which they deserved, I reduced the turnover from 20% to 7% in just six months and to 5% by the end of the year. My analysis indicated that our leads were receiving inadequate training when they were promoted to supervisors. Most were unsure of their authority and how to use it. Many quit out of frustration. I developed a training program which really gave them confidence. Once we got the supervisors trained, productivity in the plant rose substantially.
3. What can you offer us that someone else can’t? Since you can’t possibly know what backgrounds the other candidates have, you must respond by describing your known strengths. If you feel certain that you have some valuable or unique experience, you would certainly want to use that as an example.
4. What are your three most important career accomplishments? Choose accomplishments that are related to the job you are interviewing for, and ones which your interviewer can relate to. Avoid unnecessary detail. A question like this gives you a fantastic opportunity to sell yourself. Take full advantage of it. Allow 45–60 seconds for each accomplishment.
5. How would you describe yourself? Discuss only positive attributes and then describe them or give examples to show how you typically demonstrate those attributes. Emphasize your personality skills. See pages 69-71 for more on personality skills.
6. Why should I hire you? This question is often asked at the end of an interview and allows you to summarize your strengths. Since this is a summary, you can discuss points that you’ve already covered and mention new points as well. Sell yourself. This may be one of your best opportunities. Be prepared to take up to four minutes. Try to focus on everything you have learned about the job, your future boss, and the needs of the company. With such limited time, you must cover only those points which will have the greatest impact. You can create that impact by describing a combination of personality skills, transferable skills, and technical skills.
7. Describe the biggest crisis in your life [career]. Describe a genuine crisis or difficult situation, not necessarily the biggest crisis you’ve faced. While the wording of the question will help you determine whether to mention a personal crisis or a work-related crisis, be prepared to describe either. Select an example that will demonstrate positive qualities and one in which you ultimately came out on top. Tell it concisely yet vividly to reveal as many qualities as possible. This is an opportunity to sell qualities such as maturity, perseverance, emotional stability, effectiveness under stress, and sound judgment. If you don’t feel you’ve ever faced a true crisis you might say, “I don’t think I’ve ever faced a true crisis, but I’ve certainly dealt with difficult situations. One that comes to mind would be…”
8. What is unique about you? In essence the interviewer is asking what is special about you. The interviewer is not asking what is absolutely unique about you. You are being given an opportunity to discuss some of your best qualities. So, reach into your mental check list and pull out some of your strengths. You might say, “Well, there are very few people who have the combination of experience that I have. I have experience in _________, _________, _________, and _________ which some others may have, but I’ve also done ____________, ____________, and ___________. I’m sure that very few will have experience in all those areas. With that breadth of experience I can help you improve productivity and quality.”
9. How would your supervisor describe you? This is an opportunity to mention positive statements that you know or assume would be made about you. Discuss the qualities that you received high ratings on during reviews. Also give quick examples that demonstrate why your boss would see such qualities in you. Quote from your reviews or things bosses have said about you in the past.
10. Rate yourself on a scale of 1–10. To succeed with this question you must demonstrate that you like yourself, but not too much. The employer is testing your self-esteem. With this in mind you should rate yourself an eight or nine. A seven would be too low and a ten would indicate you are egotistical. High-caliber people never think they are tens because they are so aware of how they can get better. Explain why you feel you are a nine (or eight), stressing your strengths. Then indicate what you expect to do to move up a notch or two. That will demonstrate a strong desire for personal growth.
11. Tell me a story. With a question like this you have an option—you can simply share an interesting experience or you can ask for clarification. You would seek clarification by asking, “Are you looking for something in particular, perhaps from my personal life or my work life?” The interviewer may answer one of two ways. One response is, “Just tell me any story you like.” In this instance the interviewer is testing your ability to handle ambiguity. Or the response could indicate that the story should have a certain theme. Interviewers who ask such an ambiguous question usually do it with a purpose and are testing you. My recommendation is to treat this question the same as you would, “Describe an experience which reveals a key strength of yours.”
12. How have you benefited from disappointments? The key word is disappointments. Notice it does not ask how you have benefited from failures, which would be different. In life some disappointments are bitter experiences and remain bitter for years, while others quickly have a happy ending. It may be that the disappointment led directly to a major accomplishment or a peak experience. If you have such an experience, use it. If not, think of an experience in which you truly learned a great lesson. Perhaps the disappointment prepared you later to take full advantage of an opportunity which presented itself.
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- OECS Officials gather in Antigua and Barbuda to finalize Common Tourism Policy
OECS Officials gather in Antigua and Barbuda to finalize Common Tourism Policy
- By S Coward
- Published 16-Aug-11
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Castries -- Aug. 16, 2011 -- Senior Tourism Officials are scheduled to meet in Antigua & Barbuda on August 16th and 17th 2011 at a workshop designed to finalize the first ever Common Tourism Policy for the OECS region.
Programme Officer at the OECS Secretariat Dr. Lorraine Nicholas says tourism officials are reviewing a draft final Common Tourism Policy document ahead of the meeting in St. Johns’: “Quite a bit of work has gone into the formulation of the Policy. The consultants have done considerable work in putting together this policy which is it draft form. When we meet in Antigua next week the primary objective will essentially be to finalize the Policy. The senior tourism officials from across the region will be reviewing the draft Policy with a view to ensuring that it in sync with their vision and aspirations for tourism development in the OECS region”
The coming workshop follows an initial consultation held in March 2011, where tourism professionals from the region’s private and public sectors identified and prioritized key areas on which the Policy should focus. Some of the broad focus areas highlighted by the first workshop include: transportation; tourism awareness; product development; customs and immigration procedures; environmental and cultural sustainability and sustainable financing. The March meeting also identified actions to address each of the policy focus area.
Immediately following the first workshop in St. Lucia, the Consultants visited all nine OECS Member States discuss with key stakeholders key issues affecting the development of tourism and their buy-in to the emerging Common Tourism Policy. The Consultants also presented initial findings and observations to the OECS Council of Tourism Ministers at their 10th meeting held in St. Kitts on 19th April 2011. At that meeting, OECS Tourism Ministers endorsed the priority areas identified for inclusion in the Policy, emphasizing the need for immigration and border control in the OECS to be addressed as priority issues in the Policy. The pending Common Tourism Policy is within the context of the OECS Economic Union as a single financial and economic space.
At least twenty tourism professionals from the region’s private and
public sectors are confirmed to attend the second workshop booked for
the Jolly Beach Resort & Spa in Antigua. The primary aim of the
workshop will be to review the draft document and secure agreement among
OECS Member States on priorities and actions for the final Common
Tourism Policy. The workshop is facilitated via technical assistance
support provided by the Commonwealth Secretariat. Yellow Railroad, a
consulting firm based in the UK was contracted to execute the project,
which is expected to be completed at the end of August, 2011.
Subject Contact: Dr. Lorraine Nicholas OECS Secretariat 1-758-455-OECS
Media contact; Raymond O’Keiffe Communications Officer OECS Secretariat [email protected] Tel. 1-758-455-OECS
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Living in Roanoke has never been better. Perfectly situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke offers an eclectic mix of outdoor, cultural, historical and entertainment activities. Roanoke is a five time "All-America City," a three-time "Top Digital City" and has been designated "One of America's Most Livable Communities."
Whether you're single or married, young or older, Roanoke probably has what you need. With a strong economy and a lively downtown there truly is something for everyone. Conveniently located off Interstate 81, Roanoke boasts many outdoor activities and a close proximity to several universities, lakes, ski resorts, and more. Walking, running, biking, hiking and boating are all popular choices along with shopping at the Roanoke City Market or watching a Salem Red Sox baseball game.\
A great place for families, Roanoke was named one of the 10 best places to raise a child by Parenting Magazine. And as a mid-sized city, Roanoke has many opportunities for singles, as well.
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You don't need to take our word for it, check out the following sites to see what Roanoke has to offer or visit which gives a glimpse into "what it is to be a Roanoker by origin or adoption, and the love we all share for Roanoke."
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We've been a leader in internet car hire since 1998 - and one of the reason's we're still here is because we take complaints seriously and try and resolve them correctly and efficiently. If something is not to your liking, please get in touch with us and give us the opportunity to put things right.
You're most welcome to call us on the number which is shown at the top of every page if there is something we can do to sort things out immediately. Or just for a chat. If your complaint is connected to your experiences when you collected your car, we're going to need to open a file to record things and forward them (often translated) to the car rental provider - so we're going to need a full summary of what went wrong in writing, preferrably via email.
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After you have entered your dates/times/location you will be presented with a list of available vehicles.These vehicles are listed by Rental price in an ascending order.To view insurance or pick up information relevant to that particular vehicle; please click on the image of the car or the "Info" button. This will load up a small window which shows you specific details. Alternatively, all the information will be displayed on the next page after you have selected a Rental price.
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If you find your flight is going to be delayed, it is most important that you call us at Carjet to make revised arrangements for your car hire. Normally we can make sure the supplier is aware of the delay, and so keep your car for you until your plane arrives. (This is why flight number are so important on bookings!). If it appears that your flight will be diverted as well - as can sometimes happen at Murcia San Javier airport, for example, - then we can usually arrange for you to collect your car from the new destination. This might involve having to pay a one-way hire charge, but at least there will be a car waiting for you!
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10 things you didn’t know about Force India :
1. Force India though related to India is a Britain based team and has its operations and engineering based at Silverstone (home of British Motorsport). Only the name and owner have an Indian connection.
2. Force India’s other owner ‘Michiel Mol’s’ previous venture has its contribution to a renowned comapany called “CapGemini” and was married to Miss Netherlands for 7 years.
3. Michiel Mol’s jump-to-fame-asset “Spykar Cars” which was a sports car company went bust and quit F1 to be taken over by Vijay Mallya.
4. Force India dumped none other than Ferrari in favor of its arch rivals in F1 Mercedes for its engine requirements.
5. The aerodynamics and CFD (the technical part of it) for Force India are managed and engineered by a desi company “Computational Research Laboratories” (which is a Tata enterprise)
6. Force India’s technical support partner is not an engineering firm but airplane manufacturer “Airbus”.
7. Force India was purchased by Vijay Mallya from a team which was once called Spykar. Spykar was once Midland F1 and Midland F1 in turn was a Jordan GP car. Jordan was one of the most famous F1 teams in the 1990′s.
8. The basic chasis of Force India car when purchased was a Jordan, which Narain Karthekeyan had raced in 2005. This makes Narain a senior to Vijay Mallya to the car which was later christened VJM01 in honor of the Indian businessman’s name. Jordan has raced with the names like Michael Schumacher and Ruben Barrichello in the past.
9. Force India’s first points were scored by the Italian Giancarlo Fisichella at Belgian GP in 2009. He now is a Ferrari test driver.
10. Force India’s second in line driver “Paul Di Resta” has been a DTM champion. DTM is one of the world’s leading Touring Car Racing series. Also the team’s test driver “Nico Hulkenberg” has raced against Narain Karthekeyan in the A1 GP.
BONUS : During the most coveted race every year at “Monaco”, the most anticipated party is thrown by Force India owner Vijay Mallya on his grand yatch “The Indian Empress”. By the way, the party always has a “desi theme” with tri-colors!
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The,[1] the warrior is back, as brutal as ever and distinctly better-armed.
The primary function of any civilization is to restrain human excess, and even Slavic socialism served a civilizing mission in this regard. But as the restraints of contemporary civilization recede and noncompetitive cultures fracture, victim-states often do not have the forces, and the self-emasculated West does not possess the will, to control the new warrior class arising in so many disparate parts of the world. We have entered an age in which entire nations are subject to dispossession, starvation, rape, and murder on a scale approaching genocide--not at the hands of a conquering foreign power but under the guns of their neighbors. Paramilitary warriors--thugs whose talent for violence blossoms in civil war--defy legitimate governments and increasingly end up leading governments they have overturned. This is a new age of warlords, from Somalia to Myanmar/Burma, from Afghanistan to Yugoslavia. In Georgia an ex-convict has become a kingmaker, and in Azerbaijan a warlord who marched on the capitol with a handful of wheezing armored vehicles became prime minister. In Chechnya, on the northern slopes of the Caucasus, a renegade general carved out the world's first state run entirely by gangsters--not the figurative gangsters of high Stalinism, but genuine black marketeers, murderers, drug dealers, and pimps.[2] Their warriors are the source of power for these chieftains, and the will of the populace, enervated and fickle, matters little when it matters at all.
This article will briefly consider who these new warriors are in terms of their social and psychological origins, and will examine the environment in which they operate. The objective is to provide an intellectual passport into the warrior's sullen world for US military officers and defense analysts, who, given their cultural and professional conditioning, would much rather deal with more conventional threats. This is an alert message from a very dark place.
Most warriors emerge from four social pools which exist in some form in all significant cultures. These pools produce warriors who differ in their individual implacability and redeemability. This differentiation is key to understanding warriors--who outwardly may appear identical to one another--and helps identify human centers of gravity within warrior bands or movements.,[3] and no future. With gun in hand and the spittle of nationalist ideology dripping from his mouth, today's warrior murders those who once slighted him, seizes the women who avoided him, and plunders that which he would never otherwise have possessed. Initially, the totemic effect of a uniform, however shabby and incomplete,[4] and the half-understood rhetoric of a cause lend him a notion of personal dignity he never sensed before, but his dedication to the cause is rarely as enduring as his taste for spoils. He will, however, cling to his empowering military garb. For the new warrior class, many of whose members possess no skills marketable in peace, the end of fighting means the end of the good times.
The longer the fighting continues, the more irredeemable this warrior becomes. And. Although some second-pool warriors can ultimately be gathered back into society, the average warrior who takes up a Kalashnikov at age 13 is probably not going to settle down to finish out his secondary school education ten years later without a powerful incentive.. Although these warriors are the easiest to reintegrate into civil structures--especially if their experience of violence is relatively brief--some of these men, too, will develop a taste for blood and war's profits. These warriors are the most individualized psychologically, and their redeemability will depend on character, cultural context, and the depth of any personal loss, as well as on standard characteristics such as goal achievement in their conflict and perceived postwar opportunities for jobs and other societal rewards.. The greatest, although not the only, contemporary source of military men who have degenerated into warriors is the former Soviet Union. Whether veterans of Afghanistan or simply officers who lost their positions in post-collapse cutbacks, Russian and other former-Soviet military men currently serve as mercenaries or volunteers (often one and the same thing) in the moral wasteland of Yugoslavia and on multiple sides in conflicts throughout the former Soviet Union. These warriors are especially dangerous not only because their skills heighten the level of bloodshed, but also because they provide a nucleus of internationally available mercenaries for future conflicts. Given that most civil wars begin with the actions of a small fraction of the population (as little as one percent might actively participate in or support the initial violence),[5] any rabid assembly of militants with cash will be able to recruit mercenary forces with ease and spark "tribal" strife that will make the brutality of Africa in the 1960s seem like some sort of Quaker peaceable kingdom.
Paradoxically, while the warrior seeks to hold society out of equilibrium for his own profit, he thus prevents society from offering him any alternative to the warrior life. In our century of massive postwar demobilizations, most receiving governments retained sufficient structure to absorb and assist their ex-soldiers. Helpfully, the soldiers of the great armies of the West rarely tasted war's spoils as does the warrior; rather, soldiers experienced war's sacrificial side. But the broken states in which warriors currently control the balance of power do not have the infrastructure to receive veterans and help them rebuild their lives. In many cases, the warrior's roots have been torn up and, since he is talented only at violence, his loyalty has focused on his warlord, his band of fellow warriors, or, simply, on himself.[6] Even should the miracle of peace descend on the ruins of Yugoslavia, the survivor states will be unable to constructively absorb all of the warriors who have fallen away from civilized norms--and the warriors themselves often will have no real interest in being absorbed. In the Caucasus and Afghanistan, in Nicaragua and Haiti, warriors without wars will create problems for a generation.
In the centuries before the rise of modern professional armies, the European world often faced the problem of the warrior deprived of war. In the 16th century--another age of shattered belief systems--disbanded imperial armies spread syphilis and banditry across the continent, and the next century's Thirty Years War--waged largely by warriors and not by soldiers as we know them--saw the constant disbanding and reformation of armies, with the Soldateska growing ever more vicious, unruly, and merciless.[7] Arguably modern Europe's greatest trauma, the Thirty Years War formally ended in 1648, but its warriors continued to disrupt the continent until they found other wars in which to die, were hacked to death by vengeful peasants, or were hunted down like beasts by authorities who finally had caught their breath. Today's warriors have a tremendous advantage over their antique brethren in the struggle for survival, however: the West's pathetic, if endearing, concern for human life, even when that life belongs to a murderer of epic achievement.
For the US soldier, vaccinated with moral and behavioral codes, the warrior is a formidable enemy. Euro-American soldiers in general learn a highly stylized, ritualized form of warfare, with both written and customary rules. We are at our best fighting organized soldieries who attempt a symmetrical response. But warriors respond asymmetrically, leaving us in the role of redcoats marching into an Indian-dominated wilderness. Despite the valiant and skilled performance of the US Army Rangers, our most significant combat encounter in Mogadishu looks just like Braddock's defeat--and Russian regulars were recently "Little Big Horned" in Tajikistan by tribesmen who slipped across the Afghan border.
While the US Army could rapidly devastate any band of warriors on a battlefield, few warlords will be foolish enough to accept such a challenge. Warriors usually stand and fight only when they know or believe they have an overwhelming advantage. Instead, they snipe, ambush, mislead, and betray, attempting to fool the constrained soldiers confronting them into alienating the local population or allies, while otherwise simply hunkering down and trying to outlast the organized military forces pitted against them. US soldiers are unprepared for the absolute mercilessness of which modern warriors are capable, and are discouraged or forbidden by their civilian masters and their own customs from taking the kind of measures that might be effective against members of the warrior class.
The US experience with warriors in Somalia has not been a happy one, but the disastrous UN experience in Yugoslavia has been worse.[8] Imagining they can negotiate with governments to control warrior excesses, the United Nations and other well-intentioned organizations plead with the men-in-suits in Belgrade, Zagreb, and Sarajevo to come to terms with one another. But the war in Bosnia and adjacent regions already has degenerated to a point where many local commanders obey only orders which flatter them. Should a peace treaty ever come to signature, the only way to make it work will be for those forces loyal to the central authorities to hunt down, disarm, and if necessary kill their former comrades-in-arms who refuse to comply with the peace terms. Even then, "freedom fighters," bandits, and terrorists will haunt the mountain passes and the urban alleys for years to come.
On the West Bank of the Jordan and in Gaza, the newly legitimized Palestinian authorities face formidable problems with two lost generations, unskilled or de-skilled, whose heroes answer offers of dialog with terror and for whom compromise appears equivalent to prostitution. Without the Intifada, many Palestinians, from teenagers to the chronologically mature, have no core rationale for their lives. At a virtually immeasurable cultural remove, Irish Republican Army terrorists are heroes only until the counties of Northern Ireland find peace. In Sri Lanka, many Tamil rebels will never be able to return to productive lives in a settled society--nor will many of the Khmer Rouge, Philippine communists, Angola's UNITA rebels, or any of Africa's other clan-based warriors masquerading behind the rank and trappings of true soldiers.[9] Even in the United States, urban gang members exhibit warrior traits and may be equally impossible to reconcile to civilized order as it is generally valued in Euro-America. For the warrior, peace is the least-desirable state of affairs, and he is inclined to fight on in the absence of a direct, credible threat to his life. As long as the warrior believes he can survive on the outside of any new peace, he will view a continuation of warfare through criminal means as the most attractive alternative. And there is good reason for the warrior to decline to lay down his arms--the most persistent and ruthless warriors ultimately receive the best terms from struggling governments. Indeed, they sometimes manage to overthrow those governments and seize power when the governments tumble into crisis after failing to deliver fundamental welfare and security to the population.[10]
In addition to those warriors whose educations--however rudimentary--were interrupted, men who fall into the warrior class in adulthood often find their new situation far more pleasant than the manual labor for subsistence wages or chronic unemployment to which peace had condemned them. The warrior milieu allows pathetic misfits to lead lives of waking fantasy and remarkable liberties. Unlike organized militaries, paramilitary bands do not adhere to rigorous training schedules, and when they need privies, they simply roust out the locals at gunpoint and tell them where to dig. In the Yugoslav ruins, for instance, many of the patriotic volunteers (identical, whether Serb, Croat, or Bosnian Muslim) find that war gives them leisure, choice, and recognition, as well as a camaraderie they never knew in the past. The unemployed Lumpenproletarier from Mostar or Belgrade can suddenly identify with the action-video heroes he and his comrades admire between raids on villages where only women, children, and old men remain.
In Armenia, during a period of crisis for Nagorno-Karabakh, I encountered a local volunteer who had dyed his uniform black and who proudly wore a large homemade swastika on his breast pocket, even though his people had suffered this century's first genocide.[11] The Russian mercenaries who rent out their resentment over failed lives almost invariably seek to pattern themselves after Hollywood heroes, and even Somalia's warlords adorn themselves with Anglo nicknames such as "Jess" or "Morgan."[12] This transfer of misunderstood totems between cultures has a vastly more powerful negative effect on our world than the accepted logic of human behavior allows. But, then, we have entered an age of passion and illogic, an era of the rejection of "scientific" order. That is exactly what the pandemic of nationalism and fundamentalism is about. We are in an instinctive, intuitive phase of history, and such times demand common symbols that lend identity and reduce the need for more intellectualized forms of communication. Once, warriors wore runic marks or crosses on their tunics--today, they wear T-shirts with Madonna's image (it is almost too obvious to observe that one madonna seems to be as good as another for humanity). If there are two cultural artifacts in any given bunker in the Bosnian hills, they are likely to be a blond nude tear-out and a picture of Sylvester Stallone as Rambo.[13] Many warriors, guilty of unspeakable crimes, develop such a histrionic self-image that they will drop just about any task to pose for a journalist's camera--the photograph is a totem of immortality in the warrior's belief system, which is why warriors will sometimes take the apparently illogical step of allowing snapshots of their atrocities. In Renaissance Europe (and Europe may soon find itself in need of another renaissance), the typical Landsknecht wanted money, loot, women, and drink. His modern counterpart also wants to be a star.[14]
Worldwide, the new warrior class already numbers in the millions.[15].
Warrior-mercenaries always moved. Irishmen fought for France, Scots for Sweden, and the Germans sold their unwashed swordarms to everyone from Palermo to Poland. But today's improved travel means allow warriors deprived of "their" war to fly or drive to the next promising misfortune. Mujahedeen from Afghanistan, recently adored by Americans, have turned up in Azerbaijan,[16] and Russian brawlers with military educations are fighting in Bosnia, Croatia, Georgia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Tajikistan, and as enforcers for the internationalizing Russian mafia. One of the most intriguing characters I've met in the Caucasus was an ethnic-Armenian citizen of Lebanon who had been trained by the PLO in the Bekaa Valley to fight Turkic Azeris in Karabagh. The Azeri warriors he faced have been trained by entrepreneurial Russians, exasperated Turks, and reportedly by Iranians and Israelis.[17] In Bosnia, mustered out Warsaw Pact soldiers serve in the same loosely organized units as adventure-seeking Germans and Frenchmen.[18] In this regard, it might be in the interests of surrounding countries to let the fighting in Bosnia stew on: when that pot cools there is going to be a lot of unattractive spillage. Yugoslavia and the wars on Russia's crumpled frontiers are vast training grounds for the warriors who will not be content without a conflict somewhere. While most warriors will attempt to maintain their privileges of violence on their own territory, within their own linguistic groups, the overall number of warriors is growing so quickly that even a small percentage migrating from trouble spot to trouble spot could present a destabilizing factor with which we have yet to reckon..[19]
There are quite a few realistic steps we might take to gain a better grasp on these inevitable, if unwanted, opponents. First, we should begin to build an aggregate data base that is not rigidly compartmented by country and region. We may deploy to the country where Warlord X has carved out his fief, or we may meet him or his warriors on the soil of a third-party state.[20] The future may create allegiances and alliances which will confound us, but if we start now to identify likely players, that drab, laborious, critical labor may pay significant dividends one day. As a minimum, if we start files on warrior chieftains now, we will have richer background files on a number of eventual heads of state. Such a data base will be a tough sell in a time of shrinking staffs and disappearing budgets, and analysts, accustomed to the luxury of intellectual routine, will rebel against its challenge and uncertainty. But in practical terms, studying potential opponents of this nature now will pay off on two counts: first, when we fight we will be more likely to know whom we're fighting; second, the process of compiling such a data base will build human expertise in this largely neglected field.[21]
We also need to struggle against our American tendency to focus on hardware and bean-counting to attack the more difficult and subtle problems posed by human behavior and regional history. For instance, to begin to identify the many fuses under the Caucasus powderkeg, you have to understand that Christian Armenians, Muslim (and other) Kurds, and Arabs ally together because of their mutual legacy of hatred toward Turks. The Israelis support Turkic peoples because Arabs support the Christians (and because the Israelis are drawn to Caspian oil). The Iranians see the Armenians as allies against the Turks, but are torn because Azeri Turks are Shi'a Muslims.[22] And the Russians want everybody out who doesn't "belong." Many of these alignments surprise US planners and leaders because we don't study the hard stuff. If electronic collection means can't acquire it, we pretend we don't need it--until we find ourselves in downtown Mogadishu with everybody shooting at us.
We need to commit more of our training time to warrior threats. But first we need to ask ourselves some difficult questions. Do we have the strength of will, as a military and as a nation, to defeat an enemy who has nothing to lose? When we face warriors, we. Are we able to engage in and sustain the level of sheer violence it can take to eradicate this kind of threat? To date, the Somalia experience says "No.".
Combatting warriors will force us to ask fundamental questions about ourselves as well as about our national and individual identities and values. But the kind of warfare we are witnessing now and will see increasingly in the future raises even more basic issues, challenging many of the assumptions in which liberal Western culture indulges. Yugoslavia alone raises issues that have challenged philosophers and college freshmen since the first professor faced a student. What is man's nature? Are we really the children of Rousseau and of Benetton ads, waiting only for evil governments to collapse so that our peaceable, cotton-candy natures can reveal themselves? Or are we killing animals self-organized into the disciplinary structures of civilization because the alternative is mutual, anarchic annihilation? What of all that self-hobbling rhetoric about the moral equivalency of all cultures? Isn't it possible that a culture (or religion or form of government) that provides a functional combination of individual and collective security with personal liberties really does deserve to be taken more seriously than and emulated above a culture that glorifies corruption, persecutes nonbelievers, lets gunmen rule, and enslaves its women? Is all human life truly sacred, no matter what crimes the individual or his collective may commit?
Until we are able to answer such questions confidently, the members of the new warrior class will simply laugh at us and keep on killing.
NOTES
1. See Samuel P. Huntington, "The Clash of Civilizations," Foreign Affairs, 72 (Summer 1993), 22-49, for a brilliant, courageous analysis of this metastasizing cultural crisis. Huntington was subsequently attacked in print by whole tribes of pygmies, none of whom made a dent in his thesis. See also my article, "Vanity and the Bonfires of the 'isms," Parameters, 23 (Autumn 1993), 39-50.
2. For background on the Chechens, see Marie Bennigsen Broxup, ed., The North Caucasus Barrier (London: Hurst and Company, 1992), or, for a fascinating historical perspective, Sh. V. Megrelidze, Zakavkaze v Russko-Turetskoy Voine (Tbilisi: Metsniyereba, 1972). In fairness, it must be noted that the peoples of the North Caucasus generally view Djokar Dudayev's Grosny government in a markedly positive light, crediting him as a patriot and capable organizer, as was brought home to me by Dr. Zaur Dydymov, the energetic and talented Head of the Juridical Department of the Daghestan Republic Council of Ministers.
3. As a draft of this article circulated, nothing excited so much comment as this phrase. In general, the otherwise positive puritanism of the US officer corps and Foreign Service cripples our ability to understand some starkly fundamental human motivations. We fear the hurricane of biology nearly as much as we distrust intuition, barricade ourselves behind the quantifiable, and practice Jomini even as we quote poor translations of Clausewitz (US officers have no sense of Clausewitz's Promethean Romanticism but sense that there's nonetheless some sort of uncomfortable darkness about the guy). Confronted with "rape cultures," such as those of Slavic Orthodoxy or Sub-Saharan Africa, we recoil to concentrate on the local traits that bear a reassuring resemblance to our own behavioral structures--not on the crucial differences.
4. The government of Croatia chose the US Battle Dress Uniform for its military, not least for its evocative associations. A visit to the provisional military museum in downtown Zagreb provides a wealth of stimulating images, among them the World War II Croatian military's aping of Wehrmacht uniforms (Bundeswehr dress uniforms are still in vogue), and the 1990s look for front line and COMMZ, the all-American BDU. The reasons for such choices and tendential shifts are worth another article, at least.
5. For a classic study of how the bold, ruthless few drive the many, see Joachim C. Fest, Hitler, Volume One, Der Aufsteig (Frankfurt/M: Verlag Ullstein, 1973). Also, the various writings of Sebastian Haffner on the rise and appeal of National Socialism; Elias Canetti, Masse und Macht; any serious work on the 1917 Bolshevik coup. Sociopolitical earthquakes, from the Reformation to the American Revolution, rarely have the active support of even one percent of the population in their germinal phases. The majority of military coups in the non-competitive world also involve far less than one percent of the population in their mechanisms. For nonpolitical, nonmilitary examples of the tyranny of tiny, self-absorbed minorities over the mass, consider the impoundment of own cultural upper register by various activist groups. Intriguingly, current research in the field of complexity offers a scientific demonstration of how the activity of seemingly inconsequential variables can spark immeasurably disproportionate reactions.
6. Especially for US Army officers and diplomats, this century's great forgotten revolution and civil war--the Mexican experience--merits study. An entry-level work is Ramon Eduardo Ruiz, The Great Rebellion, Mexico, 1905-1924 (New York: W. W. Norton, 1980). For a superb group portrait of "warriors," read Mariano Azuela's out-of-print novel, The Underdogs, which provides remarkable insights into how Mexico's revolutionary warriors degenerated.
7. Ricarda Huch, Der Dreissigjaehrige Krieg (Frankfurt/M: Insel Verlag, 1912, 1914). Although Huch--the only major German historian to defy Hitler--is stylistically out of fashion, this monumental work presents the richest picture ever encountered by this author of how extended wars infected with a religious (read also "nationalist or ethnic") bias can annihilate moral and social orders. No one who has read this work could fail to be haunted by its images. Also, Golo Mann, Wallenstein (Frankfurt/M: S. Fischer Verlag GmbH, 1971), or, for English-only readers, the classic, and classically restrained, study by C. V. Wedgwood, The Thirty Years War (London: Johnathan Cape, 1938). A study of the Thirty Years War is essential to understanding modern continental Europe, why Euro-Americans make war in such a stylized fashion, and why we are so nonplussed by events in former Yugoslavia.
8. Personal conversations with UNPROFOR and UNHCR officers in Croatia, January-February 1994.
9. For a striking, highly readable, and provocative account, see Robert D. Kaplan, "The Coming Anarchy," The Atlantic Monthly, February 1994. Kaplan is willing to take physical and intellectual risks most American journalists shun. His book, Balkan Ghosts, offers a fine, quick introduction to a region we will still fail to understand after US troops have been there for a decade or two.
10. This happened in 1993, in Azerbaijan, with the Huseinov coup, although the primary coupmaker has been marginalized for now.
11. Many Armenian Fidayeen militiamen wear black uniforms with white Armenian crosses--a very different matter.
12. For the best reporting that came out of the US intervention in Somalia, see the series of articles by Sean Naylor, then by Katherine McIntire, in Army Times, between January and March 1993. These two reporters avoided the Mogadishu trap and went down-country to get the story the remainder of the media missed. Their work represents remarkable journalism from an often-overlooked source.
13. See the extensive 1992 and 1993 reporting by Der Spiegel, with its frequent character studies of the participants in the latest Balkan War.
14. Again, this is the sort of motivational issue with which US officers and analysts are ill-prepared to cope. Prisoners of rationalism at its most pedestrian, we are simply not alert to the "irrational" cultures and individuals covering most of this planet.
15. A country-by-country assessment of extant and potential warriors yields round numbers well into the millions--at the most conservative count. Not only are many African military establishments filled with warriors and not soldiers as we know them (see Kaplan again), but the pools of potential warriors in the former Soviet empire and in China reach into the tens of millions.
16. See Hurriyet, Istanbul, 23 December 1993, "Turkey to lift the arms embargo against Azerbaijan." Also, from the Armenian side, SNARK reports of 16 December 1993; Radio Yerevan (Azeri broadcast), 31 January 1994; Aragil Electronic News Bulletin, 10 February 1994, all Yerevan.
17. Multiple reports, Russian, Azeri, Armenian, and Turkish press.
18. Der Spiegel, as above.
19. For an incisive survey of the historical dimensions of the problem, see Great Powers And Little Wars, ed. A. Hamish Ion and E. J. Errington (Westport, Conn.: Praeger, 1993).
20. A daintily ignored aspect of this is that ethnic cleansing works as a solution to ethno-national competition. For all the attendant misery, the expulsion of ethnic Germans from East Prussia, Pomerania, Silesia, and Czechoslovakia after 1945 brought regional stability, as did the post-World War I expulsion of the Greeks from Anatolia. From the dispersion of the Jewish people by Roman legionnaires to the near-extermination of the Plains Indians, history is swollen with examples of brutal ethnic cleansing that ultimately accomplished its purpose--making the world safe for ethnocracy. Just because something is loathsome doesn't mean it isn't effective.
21. Given the fluid nature of the warrior problem, this may appear to be an impossible mission--yet, there is no practical alternative.
22. Magda Neiman, Armyanye (St. Petersburg: 1898); S. T. Zolyan and G. K. Mirzoyan, Nagorney Karabakh i Vokryg Nyevo (Yerevan: 1991); Artem Ohandjanian, Armenien (Wien: Boehlau, 1989); the classic Deutschland und Armenien, 1914-1918, Samlung Diplomatischer Aktenstuecke, assembled by Dr. Johannes Lepsius (Potsdam: Tempelverlag, 1919); W. E. D. Allen and Paul Muratoff, Caucasian Battlefields (Cambridge, Eng.: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1953); Christopher J. Walker, Armenia (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1980); Ronald Grigor Suny, Looking Toward Ararat (Bloomington: Indiana Univ. Press, 1993); Christopher J. Walker, ed., Armenia and Karabagh (London: Minority Rights Publications, 1991); Audrey L. Altstadt, The Azerbaijani Turks, (Stanford, Calif.: Hoover Press, 1992). After all of the scholarly studies, this aspect of the Trans-Caucasian problem was best brought home to me by an Iranian diplomat who gave me a lift into Yerevan from the airport at one in the morning in the summer of 1992. He needed help carrying his diplomatic pouches. Delighted to speak with a US citizen, he repeatedly stressed the importance of "telling the Armenian story" in the West. In so much of the world, the political situation is vastly more complex than the vanity of the Department of State allows., Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Turkey, as well as various West European countries. He has published five books, as well as dozens of articles and essays on military and international concerns. This is his third article for Parameters.
Reviewed 26 February 1998. Please send comments or corrections to [email protected].
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Carspotters' Challenge #19--The Castle Walls of...Chicago???
This is the parking lot of the Brickyard Shopping Center in Chicago in 1977, as seen from the roof of one of the stores. I feel a sudden compulsion to taunt passers-by in an outrageous French accent.
See any cars that strike your fancy?
--Cookie the Dog's Owner
(Photo obtained from the Station Wagon Forum's collection of vintage street scenes, contributed by member "yellerspirit.")
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In its effort to ensure the rights described in its Agreement on Human Rights, the Dayton Peace Accords created a unique international tribunal called the Human Rights Chamber for Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Sarajevo. This court has established a national body of law applicable in all of Bosnia. Just as important, it has brought the concept of fundamental human rights down from the lofty language used to help justify humanitarian intervention to tangible procedures that can be used by the local community to protect its rights.
The Human Rights Chamber applies the jurisprudence of the Council of Europe, which is the body responsible for applying the European Convention on Human Rights. The Agreement on Human Rights, however, also places other international instruments directly within the Chamber’s jurisdiction, giving it a broader mandate than that of the Council of Europe. The Chamber deals with problems that resulted from the war and the NATO intervention, such as the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced persons from their homes, as well as issues that the conclusion of hostilities exposed, such as a judicial and administrative system pervaded as much by corruption as by the rule of law.
The Chamber receives applications from any person or group who claims to be the victim of a violation of a protected right. Grievances must be directed against the parties to the Agreement on Human Rights, which are the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Muslim-Croat Federation, and the Serb Republic. They are primarily civil, rather than criminal, in nature. The majority of the applications received and registered deal with an applicant’s attempts to regain control of his or her property lost because of the war. The Chamber accepts cases according to discretionary criteria, such as whether the applicant has exhausted all possible remedies in the domestic legal system or whether to continue to do so would be futile. If it determines there has been a violation of protected rights, it may order that relief be granted in the form of monetary compensation, land reclamation, or whatever else the Chamber considers equitable. Its conclusions are binding law in Bosnia, and their enforcement is obligatory. While enforcement has proved difficult, especially with respect to politically sensitive cases such as ordering the construction of Islamic mosques in a predominantly Orthodox region, all the parties have made strides recently in meeting their obligations.
One of the most important effects of the Chamber’s work is that it has reduced the rhetoric of human rights to concrete procedures. Inherent in the international community’s decision to intervene in Bosnia was the goal of limiting all forms of discrimination among the Croats, the Muslims, and the Serbs. Before the war, there was no legitimate means by which individuals of one ethnicity could complain if they felt they had been discriminated against by an official from another. With the cessation of hostilities, however, the agreement made applications containing allegations of discrimination an express priority of the Chamber.
While discrimination remains one of the most difficult violations to prove, the Chamber has made a few decisions in favor of the claimant. In the town of Livno, a predominantly Croat area, for example, numerous public bus drivers who were Muslim were fired during the war because of their ethnic origin. After the war ended, these persons attempted to regain their positions but were denied, again owing to their ethnicity—and despite numerous legal efforts. One of these bus drivers applied to the Human Rights Chamber in an attempt to regain his job. The court found that there had been discrimination and ordered that the driver be given back his job. Much to the relief of the applicant, he was reinstated soon thereafter.
With such rulings, the Chamber has provided hope and confidence in the rule of law to a populace who had lost almost all faith in its own legal system. Applicants express genuine gratitude toward the Chamber for its work. When an applicant receives a favorable decision, the reaction is often akin to disbelief, even if the case was clearly in the applicant’s favor. The Chamber’s work has also raised the profile of human rights in Bosnia in general. As the Chamber has issued more decisions, and as more of these decisions have been enforced, the idea of human rights has spread through word of mouth and media coverage of the Chamber’s actions. In addition, international organizations and NGOs such as the OSCE refer to the Chamber’s remedies, a recognition that raises interest in human rights. Moreover, the Chamber has set standards for the bodies responsible for writing and enacting laws in Bosnia.
Further benefits resulting from the Chamber’s presence are evident in the legal profession in Bosnia. During the five-plus years of the Chamber’s existence, both the parties that bring their cases to the Chamber and the respondents have become more savvy in their understanding and argumentation of human rights. Early arguments made by the parties before the Chamber would for the most part simply refute the facts. Now the parties cite the case law of the Council of Europe, the Chamber, and other relevant international bodies.
The Chamber’s popularity, however, brings difficulties. It has created a sizable backlog—there are approximately 6,000 open cases, with more being registered daily. Applicants may have to wait for long periods of time for decisions, leading to obvious frustrations. Further, as the Chamber’s body of law grows, it exposes laws written both before and after the war that do not meet international standards. This forces the relevant legislatures to create new laws, pushing these institutions farther than they may be currently capable or willing to go.
Another drawback of the Chamber’s work is its deepening of Bosnia’s dependence on the international community. A significant portion of the Chamber’s legitimacy comes from its internationality—Bosnians believe it to be above the conflicts and biases of domestic institutions. However, in many cases it is perceived as the only legitimate legal institution that can provide justice. Unless the domestic system is used, it will not improve, its deficiencies will not be exposed and corrected, nor will it have the chance to develop under the guidance of the international community. Also, like many international tribunals, the Chamber is funded primarily by donations from European governments and the United States. Five years after the end of the war, the will to provide money is starting to wane. While local governments are supposed to take over the funding of the Chamber and make it a wholly domestic institution, the future is uncertain. Until relevant domestic institutions have become fully capable of ensuring human rights protection, the Chamber’s survival will depend on the international community.
Despite its problems, the Chamber has done much to raise the profile of human rights and the rule of law. Over time, these improvements will continue to trickle down and permeate a civil society suppressed by socialism and made cynical by the war. In addressing the effects of war and humanitarian intervention, the Chamber has proved that its unique work is of great benefit in the effort to right pressing wrongs faced by Bosnians in their everyday lives.
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Tracy is NewsChannel 15's Executive Producer.
Darlington County deputies say a man tried to kick in the back door of a home on Farrow Ridge Court about 9 a.m. Friday.
When the door didn't open, the man went around to the front door and kicked that in, deputies say.
The noise at the back door awoke the resident who met the suspect at the front door and shot at him when the door opened, hitting the suspect in the leg and butt.
The suspect ran away and into an SUV with two other men inside, deputies say.
Deputies were able to stop the SUV and arrested the two who weren't wounded.
Rakeem Bruce, 22, and Daquam James, 20, both of Darlington, are in jail on a Burglary charge.
Deputies have not released the name of the man who was shot yet. He'll be taken to jail when he's released from the hospital.
The resident is not expected to face any charges.
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Tiny Tots
This is our Tiny Tots curriculum. It is designed for children ages 18—36 months. It’s easy, with no cutting necessary. Plus, each child will be excited to sit down and make a short craft. Our Tiny Tots curriculum will provide a readiness program that will help them in following directions and using their imaginations. Our Tiny Tots curriculum will coordinate with other curriculums so all children can sit down and do their projects together.
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Finally my first post in 2013! I had my New Year in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore with my beloved family. Here we go, 2013! New journey of us! I haven't made any resolution before, but let me do it right now.
Eat healthy and exercise regularly. (Oh man, this is so hard!)
Save more $$$
Get double-job-promotion
Better work/life balance
Read and blog more
Travel more
It's very seldom for me to wear a long denim. But if I feel in the mood of wearing denim, I pick my Opus Dei by AYE! Denim. I find it comfortable. And it's surprised me that Opus Dei just fit me how I want it to especially the length of the jeans. No regret! :D
Then I'll give you some pictures of our last AUTUMN WIPE OUT at @NINOTCHKA_JKT. I met with my lovely girls Sonia Eryka, Anastasia Siantar, Clara Devi, and CIndy Biantoro. They just made my weekend perfect. Thanks to friendly buyers too, I feel blessed :D
Some photos are captured by Sonia Eryka, thanks doll, for letting me steal your photos :)
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OMG I'm the lucky one!! :'D
Thank you so much!
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so cute! <3 your outfit and I hope your wish this year will come true!
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Happy new year kak! :D
seems you have a great time in Singapore! :D
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love your outfit..pretty!! =`)
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loving the casual look ci <3 the boots are super edgy, and the top is super cute! the jeans also look perfect on you <3 you look simple but stunning at the same time! xx
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your camera looks like lomo, is that has a function like lomo?
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love the galaxy top, you look stunning! happy new year ci Olin! <3
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Yes it's lomo camera :)
love the photos here
moyiiin it's been awhile since i visit your blog, semangat ya kerjanya kamu ahahhaha.i wish i could attend the wipeout T__T hope to see you in 5 more months miss you so much!
i really want to attend the wipeout but i can't-_- all photos are really nice, and i love how you combined those outfits!
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Best car in its class, will recommend to anyone!
Faults:
I had a rear pillar on the passenger side that kept popping out. Dealership replaced no problem.
General Comments:
Performance wise this car is quick for a 2.4 CVT. Compared to other cars, it blows them out.
It is very comfortable. I decided not to go leather as I hate sliding around.
I love all the features; including the bluetooth on the wheel and audio controls.
At night I like the dash lights. The red glow just makes you crazy in a good way.
The car itself looks mean, a lot of people usually ask me about what I think of this car.
I haven't had problems with the paint like others have complained about, I do drive on the highway a lot as I live in the country.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th October, 2009
14th Mar 2010, 05:29
Personally, no one car in that price range is perfect. There will be bound to be somethings that you dislike, and some you like.
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I wrote this review and suggest not getting a Lancer unless you go all out on the 3M Protective coat and rock deflector. I have numerous rock chips all throughout my hood and panels, clear coat is fading in the back passenger side. Fighting with Mitsubishi on this, this should not be happening on a 6 month old car. I regret buying this 100%. Probably going to trade it in for another manufacture all together and take the loss.
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A practical, fun, suprisingly nippy classic
Faults:
Engine fan is faulty so motor overheats when idling.
Middle exhaust section blew and needed replaced.
Electrics have gone a bit sideways, fuses blowing easily. Currently being fixed.
Minor rust on bumper but in tidy nick for a car that is nearly 20.
General Comments:
The Yugo is terrific fun to drive. Although the car looks slow and cumbersome, the engine is pure Fiat, torque-y in low gears and with a good top end.
The interior is pretty basic, but there is plenty of room and a spacious boot.
The car handles very well and bar a few minor niggles, it has been a good one.
It is economical to drive.
There are so few Yugos like these left now in the UK (must be less than a dozen), that the car attracts a lot of attention- ranging from laughter to genuine interest.
I will definitely get another, but it looks like a long road trip to Serbia to buy a new one when this one finally gives up the ghost. However it is still going well and has a fair few thousand miles left in it.
Spares are okay to buy in the UK still, other than body panel parts, which are pretty much unobtainable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th April, 2008
20th Dec 2008, 13:34
I bought one of these a few years ago from Telford auctions for £10 plus commission. Amazing little car! Would keep up with a friend's Fiesta XR2 no problem. Would definitely buy another if I saw one!
13th Apr 2009, 06:02
It's nearly a year to the day since I wrote the original review. In that time my Yugo has done nearly 12,000 miles all around Europe - Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as being driven all over Scotland. It held its own impressively on the German autobahn with a top speed of 145km/h recorded, the car was shaking like a satellite on re-entry though and this speed is not to be recommended for long.
Suffice it to say that in that time almost everything has gone wrong with the car, including:
1. Entire new thermostat and radiator required after profound failure of cooling system in Slovenia.
2. Master brake cylinder replaced.
3. Steering rack perished, fixed.
4. Rear shock absorbers replaced.
5. New front brake pads and shoes fitted.
6. Endless minor electrical faults including failure of headlights owing to faulty sensor on a pitch black, unfamiliar Fife country road. Headlights replaced, car completely re-wired twice.
7. Wiper motor gear burnt out and replaced. Wiper linkage endlessly defective and unreliable.
8. Its MOT cost £1,000 this time last year, which included substantial welding of the car chassis by the wheel arches.
Suffice it to say that the Yugo is great fun when it goes - however this version is plagued with *endless* minor problems, which don't stop you driving, but which are a bit annoying/demoralising, especially when they occur 3,000 miles from home, 3 days before Christmas.
My replacement? A Yugo 311!!
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Beautiful inland Links course at Casa de Campo may not seem as exciting or challenging as its sea-side and cliff-hugging siblings, but don´t be deceived. The Links course has undergone a major renovation, and has re-opened as a brand new course in April, 2012.
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In the inescapable health-care debate, we hear a good deal about the Canadian health system, the British system, the French system.
What we do not hear about, however, are Canadian health consumers, British consumers, French consumers, or American consumers, for that matter.
Our reformers, such as they are, design their plans under the assumption that consumers everywhere are all alike. False assumption. They ain’t. I found this out the hard way.
In the way of background, some years back I accepted a Fulbright to teach at the University of Nancy in eastern France. Overall, it was a swell experience and I loved the country, but as I learned, the French really are different from you and me.
As a first, in-class assignment for my students, I asked them to write an essay on why they had chosen the University of Nancy. They tittered. When I inquired why, they explained that they had no choice. They lived in the region. This is where they went. End of discussion, end of assignment.
The students went from class to class en bloc. In the French tradition, they formed an informal syndicate among themselves, chastised overachievers, ostracized dissenters, and went on strike six times during the course of the year, on the last occasion when the graduating seniors demanded that the university find them jobs. Those kids now run the country.
They will undoubtedly have made great fonctionnaires—civil servants who work for the government or a govern- ment-sponsored institution. To a large extent, France is a country of fonctionnaires. As early as 1600, France could claim some 3,000 of them, filling such prophetically dubious posts as “inspector of Oranges.”
My favorite was the guy who manned the gate at the university parking lot. Each morning, he carefully checked the same sticker stuck on my car in the same place as it was every other morning. When satisfied, he would wave me through as though he had chosen me—barely and grudgingly—among the elect at the last coming.
That he guarded a lot of some 50 spaces, never more than half full in an area where parking was otherwise free and plentiful, troubled him not a bit. He had a function, filled it nobly—if a bit leisurely—and God help the man who mucked with it.
The attitude fonctionnaire confuses Americans into thinking the French hate us. What the French hate are customers—of any race, creed, color, or point of origin.
America has its own fonctionnaires, of course, not all of them charming, but here many public service providers, the good ones, model their delivery on private sector norms. In France, the private service providers—mom and pop shops excluded—model themselves on the public. As a result, our DMVs are more cheerful and customer-friendly than their department stores.
French travelers recognize the difference between the- ir service economy and ours. One of my students, who had recently spent a year over here, wistfully described America as “the land where the customer is king.”
A month into my stay in France, I unexpectedly got in touch with my inner American consumer, my inner king. The item consumed was health care. The actual patient was my two-year-old daughter.
It all started innocently enough. My daughter fell from her trike, as two-year-olds do. When two days later she woke with a swollen elbow, I took her to the emergency room of the children’s hospital in town.
There we sat for hours on metal folding chairs in a dim, narrow corridor immersed in a squall of screaming tykes. Finally, a med student called us in, rubbed some alien nostrum on my daughter’s elbow, and said she would be all right.
She wasn’t. The next morning, her arm was swollen to her shoulder like a sausage, and her temperature registered somewhere between bake and broil, 105 degrees to be precise. We sped back to the hospital, the “Children’s Mercy” equivalent of our metro. By 8 a.m., they had her admitted and taken to a bed, unmade, amidst a sea of forlorn children in a vast, Dickensian ward with squeaky wooden floors and dingy windows unwashed since World War I.
The head doctor—or “grand patron” as he was known in this no-nonsense hierarchy (literally “big boss”)—had just finished his rounds. I was told he would see my daughter at 5 p.m. 5 p.m.! No way. I stopped the doctor at the door and asked in fractured French that he check her out now. He looked at me the way one might a pesky Jehovah’s Witness, frowned in disbelief, and just kept on walking. Welcome to the world of socialized medicine.
Politicos beware: Hell hath no fury like an American consumer scorned. In my own case, once snubbed by the grand patron, my latent sense of consumerism kicked in like an adrenalin surge. The Bruce Banner of American consumerism—I have never sent a meal back in my life—I was mutating into an Incredible consumer Hulk. I started pulling strings—the power lever in any socialized economy—and putting up a fuss the way only an American would or could.
A week earlier, we had met a British family in our neighborhood. The wife had told us that her sister, a doctor, would be visiting. I drove to their house and found them sitting in their bathrobes, sipping tea and eating those awful scones that only the British could love.
I asked the sister to come with me to the hospital. She told me that she couldn’t, that she did not have authorization. I apologized for being obnoxious and then turned into the Hulk right before here eyes. I explained that I was no longer asking. I was demanding. I wasn’t leaving the living room until she left with me.
American consumers can be intimidating. By 9 a.m., she was examining my daughter in a French hospital, the most severe breach of international protocol since the British destroyed the French fleet at the outset of World War II. By 10 a.m., I had the grand patron back—my boss at the university had intervened. By 10:30, my daughter was under general anesthetic, having her arm drained and disinfected.
She spent the next two days in the hospital. My wife and I took turns playing grand patron, all day long. The nurses were unused to this. French parents visited briefly and passively. They asked few questions and rarely, if ever, challenged the authority of the nurses. We were all over their cases. The care, excuse my French, really sucked. On the plus side, however, the food was great.
The World Health Organization rates France the world’s best health system. (We are 37th, right behind Costa Rica). The people that staff WHO come from cultures where consumers are serfs, not kings. Socialized health-care systems count on their fealty, their obeisance. We did not have it in us.
“Are all Americans like you?” one nurse asked at our departure, thrilled that we were leaving. “No,” I answered proudly, “Most are even worse.”
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Rise of Sentient Machines? Robot Companions for Citizens
A discussion on the flagship project «Robot Companions for Citizens» 22 May, 2012, Berne
In the framework of a series of conferences organized by the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences on the European Commission’s Flagship Initiative, the Swiss Centre for Technology Assessment TA-SWISS will present the project «Robot companions for citizens». RoboCom aims to develop a new class of «gentle and sentient machines» designed to assist human society in facing challenges like population ageing and increasing urbanization.
RoboCom is a unique multidisciplinary science and engineering program looking to develop machines which integrate perception, emotion and action with a contextual awareness of self, others and the environment. It also poses a fundamental question: Can welfare in an ageing society be sustained without such machines?
We cordially invite scientists of all fields, decision makers, media representatives as well as the interested public to follow a presentation of the RoboCom flagship candidate by two of the leading scientists involved in the project as well as to reflect the proposed novel approach towards machines and how to deploy them in society from an ethical, legal and sociological point of view. The conference will be held in English.
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Q: Can my 17-year-old cat with probable kidney failure really be treated? My vet said to bring her in, but I have been down this road with my other geriatric cat. Can’t I do something besides bring her in, most likely, to die in his office? Can the traditional practice of veterinary medicine provide palliative care in for this kind of situation to make it easier for my cat and me?
A: Chronic renal failure (CRF) commonly causes illness in cats, especially in older cats. While it may be difficult or impossible to improve kidney function in cats with chronic renal failure, you can delay the progression of renal failure, improve the cat’s quality of life and extend a cat’s survival time through a variety of diet and drug interventions. Bring your cat to the vet and at least do bloodwork, to assess the severity of the kidney disease to see if your cat requires hospitalization. Cats that are acutely ill with CRF require hospitalization, intravenous fluids and other supportive measures. I can’t tell from your letter how sick your cat is, so I cannot predict if your cat will respond to treatment. Hospitalization and intravenous fluids may improve the cat’s condition, but it does not return it to normal. If you cat’s condition improves and she is sent home, feed her a prescription diet designed for cats with CRF. It is proven that cats with CRF that eat these diets do better and live longer. If your cat has mild or moderate kidney failure, it may not need hospitalization, and may be managed at home. You can perform many treatments at home to make a cat with CRF more comfortable. For example, nausea is common in cats with CRF, contributing to the poor appetite and vomiting. Antacids like famotidine (Pepcid) have proven beneficial in some cats with CRF. Some cats with CRF will develop low levels of potassium in their blood. This can accelerate the progression of the CRF. Potassium supplements can correct this problem. Twenty percent of cats with CRF have high blood pressure. This, too, can accelerate the CRF as well as damage the eyes, heart and nervous system. Give cats with CRF and high blood pressure medication to control it. Some cats with CRF lose too much protein in their urine. These cats tend to have shorter survival times. Fortunately, you can correct this with proper medication.Cats with CRF tend to develop anemia over time. You can treat severe anemia with injections of a hormone that causes the bone marrow to release more red blood cells. As the kidneys continue to fail, the blood phosphorus level may begin to rise. Elevated phosphorus levels can be detrimental to the kidneys. For cats with high phosphorus levels, mix a phosphate binder into the food. These supplements bind the phosphorus in the food to prevent the cat from absorbing it. Encourage cats with CRF to drink as much water as possible. Do this by feeding canned food, adding water or broth to the food and using fountain-type water bowls. Give cats with inadequate water intake fluids subcutaneously (under the skin) at home. Although this sounds daunting, cat owners can quickly master this skill, once shown the proper technique. Many advances have been achieved regarding the treatment of chronic renal failure. Although CRF is not curable, cats can live for many years after diagnosis if treated appropriately.
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bunnie tampa, FL
5/16/2013 11:11:38 AM
My cat is going through this now and his decline was in the last few months. He has lost a lot of wieght and his breath is horrendous. I look at him and realize that my "heroic" measures are prolonging his existence, but he is not enjoying the activities he once did. He just kind of lays there, half awake, half asleep and I have to face the fact that quality of life matters more than just merely extending his days. He is no longer able to really enjoy the activities he used to, even the simple ones like sitting on the window sill. It is very hard to face the fact I am going to have to make a very difficult decision to put him out of his misery.
Alexis St. Louis, MO
3/10/2011 11:49:30 PM
I think that this is a hard spot for cat owners. You need to know when it's their time, but you also want to care for them and love them as long as possible. If you are unfortunate enough to be doing these sad things, I wish you all the luck in the world. I hope your cat declines comfortably and at a pace that you can keep up with. With many sympathies...
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Michigan International Speedway 2012 Schedule
Friday, June 15 ARCA Racing Series RainEater Wiper Blades 200
Saturday, June 16 NASCAR Nationwide Series Alliance Truck Parts 250 and Gatorade Pole Day
Sunday, June 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400
Friday, Aug. 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
Saturday, Aug. 18 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 and Gatorade Pole Day
Sunday, Aug. 19 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400
Tuesday, Sept. 11 Spirit of America Blood Drive
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Prior to last week’s passage of another $26 billion in bailout money for state and local governments, I noted that the legislation wasn’t really offset:
Congressional Democrats say the measure is paid for with a combination of spending cuts elsewhere and tax increases. However, the new spending is front loaded and much of the spending cuts wouldn’t be realized until after 2013. For example, the Congressional Budget Office’s score of the legislation shows savings from the food stamps program of $12 billion from 2014-2018. Congress can come back any time before that and rescind the cuts.
It’s typical Beltway budgetary sleight-of-hand: increase spending up front and “cut” spending on the back-end to get a more deficit-friendly score from the CBO. Democrats don’t really intend to see these cuts actualized, and have indicated as much. That hasn’t stopped media outlets from across the ideological spectrum from running sensationalist headlines.
A headline from CBS News says “Food Stamps Slashed to Pay for Teachers Job Bill.” A hysterical headline at the leftish Huffington Post reads “Cutting Food Stamps to Save Teacher Jobs: A Hateful Trade-off.” And a headline on the conservative Human Events website claims “Democrats Rob Food Stamps to Pay Teachers.”
Adding to the heat is legislation moving through Congress that would “cut” future food stamps spending to help pay for increased child nutrition programs. But as was the case with the bailout legislation, the only change that’s being proposed is to move forward the expiration date for the temporary food stamp expansion contained in the 2009 stimulus bill.
In addition to unnecessary hand-wringing over the future, the near past is all but being ignored. As the following chart shows, the cost of the food stamps programs has exploded over the decade thanks to the recession and benefit increases under presidents Bush and Obama:
The food stamps program needs to be cut. In fact, the entire federal welfare system needs to be devolved to the states, or preferably, private charity. That phantom cuts following a massive increase in food stamps spending would cause such angst indicates that those of us who believe the needy aren’t best served by Uncle Sam have our work cut out.
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Life on Regal-Hill: Dec. 16,.
Allegra made Christmas cookies Saturday, the kind you cut out, decorate and then bake. I like this recipe because the dough doesn’t need to be chilled before rolling it out into all kinds of Christmas shapes. She picked gingerbread, fancy round and snowman shapes this time. That was enough, especially when it came to clean up, which is usually my job.
Allegra sprinkled green and red sprinkles on the cut-out cookies before baking them to make them look festive. It is easier and saves time. We like them better since they aren’t so rich so they have fewer calories and less of a sugar fix.
Today I mixed up the dough and filling for the pineapple-filled cookies and then will roll them out and bake them tomorrow. Hopefully, I can get Allegra to help me.
Other cookies and breads I plan to make include Parcel Post Bars (which are bar cookies that I put date in) and pumpkin bread. The bars are made every year.
There are more recipes for cookies for the holidays that I have collected that I hope to try. I am not sure whether it will get done this year or not. One is Lemon Dimples and I need a real lemon to make them, so I will have to wait until I get to town. I think I have all the ingredients I need for the other goodies I plan to make. Only time will tell what I actually get made before Christmas.
Homemade Marshmallows candies, chopped nuts, colored sugar and/or sprinkles. degrees (soft-ball stage).
Remove from the heat and gradually add to. Roll other marshmallows in the garnishes of your choice. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
Yield: about 9-1/2 dozen
Taste of Home December/January 2010
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two large baking sheets.
Place chocolate in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until blended. Beat in cooled chocolate. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Stir in flour, salt and cocoa powder until a soft dough forms. Beat in mint extract.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 18 minutes or until dry on top. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
While cookies cool, combine white chocolate and oil in glass bowl. Microwave 30 seconds, stir; then microwave another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Spoon about 1 teaspoon white chocolate onto each cookie, then top each with 1/2 teaspoon of crushed candies. Let stand to harden for 30 minutes. Store airtight up to two weeks.
Makes: 2-1/2 dozen cookies
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Speeches - 2001
At opening the money exhibition on December 23, 2001Link
At passing the Law on Central Bank in the Montenegrin Parliament on March 15, 2001Link
At opening the money exhibition on December 23, 2001
Dear President, authors of the exhibition, ladies and gentlemen.
It is my honor and pleasure, and a true opportunity on the occasion of transition to Euro as the official means of payment in Montenegro, to be able to review with you here in Biljarda the history of money in Montenegro.
Everything that you will be able to see tonight in Biljarda, represents the confirmation of historic facts of our right to decide on type of money and its use by ourselves led by interests of citizens and the state of Montenegro.
The money was coined in Montenegro since the second century before new era. First in Risan, then in Mojkovac i.e. Brskovo, Bar, Ulcinj and Svac but also in Kotor and Budva.
Foreign money was used in Montenegro in some historic periods – greek stater, different Roman, Byzantium and Venice money, Turkish aspra, arslanija, grosh, Russian rublja, Austrian fiorim.
This exhibition may convince us that we used to have also our money in Montenegro. Djuradj I Balsic coined his own money with emblem of wolf chest and shield, and so was the case with Balsa II (Skadar dinar), Djuradj II, Konstantin Balsic, Balsa III. There are 11 types of money that there are records of, but not many of them were preserved.
At the idea of a banker Carl Rotshield, Petar II Petrovic Njegos prepared for the production of Montenegrin Perun of which today we have an offprint in red wax.
Before the issue of Princedom money i.e. Kingdom of Montenegro, we had in circulation Austrian fiorim, and afterwards circulation of crown on the golden backing and the foreign currency exchange rate established by the Ministry of Finance.
Montenegro as the sovereign and internationally recognized state, first as princedom, and later as kingdom, issued its own money Perper meaning sophisticated in Greek language There was total of eight issues of metal, silver and golden coins and three issues of paper money.
Metal, golden and silver money was coined in Vienna, except one issue of silver money that was coined in Paris. The author was Ilija Sobajic, and the engraver Stefan Svarc. Paper money was printed in Prague, Cetinje and Paris.
Although Perper was supported with the Montenegrin state property and represented the responsibility of Kingdom of Montenegro that was transferred to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, it was devaluated because, opposite to the real situation, 2 Perpers were exchanged for one dinar.
After that we had common currency – dinar on three occasions, that either failed along with the Kingdom of Yugoslavia or devaluated in the highest hyperinflation in the world in 1993, i.e. abandoned as of the adoption of the Law on the Central Bank after devaluation of 1-33 i.e. 3300%.
In 1999 we were at the crossroads of choosing the crucial decision that was adopted at that time, and a year afterwards the decision was embodied into legislation. We observed these past experiences and had in mind the future of the citizens and the State of Montenegro and opted for the currency of the United Europe whose part we want to be, convinced that it will not be changed in this century.
I would like to thank you for being here tonight and I invite you to see the exhibition.
At passing the Law on Central Bank in the Montenegrin Parliament on March 15, 2001
Esteemed representatives, dear President,
Writing on banking problems, “Glas Crnogorca” dated October 14, 1884, says:” All these inconveniences would be easily resolved if a well designed money and credit institute is established in our country. That institute, to call it savings bank, National bank, credit union or whatever we like, would be the regulator of our money market, great assistant and benefactor of the entire national work, initiator of the spirit of savings and capitalization for our people and its savior in moments of money need”.
Far back in 1885, upon the establishment of the Code of the sovereign Danilo I, the rule number ninety was written, that reads: “ Any Montenegrin or Highlander who as of today wants to lend money in order to gain profit, has to make a book before two witnesses, to keep the record of the money lent for profit, and if the book is not made, than the recipient shall provide collateral that will not exceed 20 % of the received amount, and the one who earns more profit, shall be deprived of the principal he wanted to make profit upon and that principal shall be placed in the national treasury as any other fine”.
With the adoption of the General Property Code, foundation of banks and savings banks and issue of the nation’s own currency, Montenegrin monetary authority was established and banking system created.
Dear President, esteemed Representatives,
It has been a long time since then, and historic experience has taught us that Montenegrins felt economic and social progress and welfare measured by basic parameters of economic and social development, when they were able to take political and economic decisions independently and to negotiate on their own future directly with all relevant parties. That was the case when Montenegro was independent state and in the period after the World War II, when, for example, the Governor of the National Bank of Montenegro was equal member in the Council of Governors of NBY as the supreme authority in former Yugoslavia.
That was not the case in the period between the two world wars when the banking system at the time of the former Yugoslavia failed, and it was not the case at the time of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
At the beginning of this decade Montenegro transferred its monetary system authorities to the federal level, having as a consequence the following:
At the same time Montenegro was discriminated and directly damaged through performance of the Federal budget by tax measures, in the area of customs, foreign trade, insurance and the treatment of Montenegro as occupied area by the so called federal institutions.
As finals we have humiliating and still existing constitutional changes that place Montenegro down to the level of the smallest municipalities in Serbia, disabling an influence on (beside other things) monetary policy, rehabilitation of the banking system and, what is of extreme importance, regulation of relations with the international financial organizations.
The Government of Montenegro based upon its constitutional authorities, by decrees and decisions adopted at the end of the last year, undertook jurisdiction over the sphere of monetary and financial system. With the introduction of German mark as parallel currency, negative trends were stopped and quite obvious positive effects to the economy and the population created.
Dear Representatives, esteemed President,
The Law on the Central Bank represents basis for the reform of the financial system that will allow further progress in the process of privatization and rehabilitation of the Montenegrin economy and arrival of quality investors in Montenegro.
The Law on the Central Bank of Montenegro enables constitution of autonomous monetary system, based on DEM as monetary unit, means of payment and currency for reserves, until the introduction of EURO, creating conditions for the establishment of sound banking system, and along with the Law on Banks, it represents grounds for the reform of the entire financial structure of the Republic.
The adoption of this Law enables creation of assumptions for involvement into international financial institutions.
This Law governs establishment of the Central Bank as independent organization, responsible for monetary policy, establishment and maintenance of the sound banking system and efficient payment system in the Republic.
The Central Bank was empowered with authorities that prevail in banking systems of the market economy. Within those authorities the Central Bank shall: grant and withdraw licenses to banks in compliance with regulations; regulate and supervise their work; perform and supervise payment system with foreign countries; perform the activity of a banker, advisor and fiscal representative of the Republic bodies and organizations; perform regular macro-economic analysis; render banking services in favor of foreign governments, foreign Central Banks as well as in favor of international organizations and other international institutions in which the Central Bank or the Republic take part; take deposits from banks, state bodies and organizations, domestic and foreign banks, international financial institutions and donor organizations etc.
For the efficient performance of functions that the Central Bank is responsible for, it was given the authority to prepare and take part in the preparation of the relevant solutions in the sphere of monetary, foreign exchange and banking system that are in function of performance of its authorities.
Furthermore, the Central Bank was provided with the possibility to give recommendations to the Government on the occasion of creation of the Republic of Montenegro economic policy, thus achieving necessary cooperation between these two institutions in harmonization of monetary policy and other segments of the economic policy.
The Central Bank is managed by the Council whose most significant authorities relate to determination of politics in compliance with the Bank functions; adoption of regulations, recommendations and orders issued by the Central Bank; making decisions upon applications for licensing and withdrawing licenses to banks, financial institutions and payment system, establishment of general guidelines for the operation of the Central Bank etc.
With regard to authorities they are entitled to, the Council members may only be persons with well-known integrity, who will perform their duties in the Central Bank in such a manner as not to put their own personal interests or interests of parties related to them before the interest of the Central Bank and its clients.
In the course of operations, the Central Bank is authorized to grant loans out of its own funds to commercial banks for the maintenance of their daily liquidity purposes, under conditions prescribed by the law, but it is forbidden to grant such loans to the Government or other legal entities or private individuals. The Central Bank handles foreign exchange reserves, except those that commercial banks are in charge of, and performs supervision over implementation of regulations on foreign exchange operations.
The provisions of this Law indicate to the recognition of the need for payment system reconstruction, i.e. rationalization of the previous functions of the Institute for calculations and payments.
The supervisory function of the Central Bank shall provide for financial discipline by supervising not only legal aspect of licensed banks and financial institutions operations, but their credibility as well. If it comes across certain irregularities in operations of commercial banks, the Central Bank shall implement adequate measures including liquidation.
Due to a possibility of maintaining unrealistic book entry evidences by the banks, the Central Bank may by means of implementation of international accounting standards request the banks and financial institutions to provide information on their operations and financial position.
Though the Central Bank is independent and self-governing, it is anticipated that audit of statements, records and balances shall be performed by an internationally recognized independent auditing company, while the Inspector General shall be in charge of the control of operations on the level of the Central Bank.
Additional to the fact that the adoption of this and other laws shall enable the continuation of the reform process and development of institutional structure corresponding the market economy, it will also enable the establishment of prerequisites for integration processes with closest neighbors in the regional involvement into European and transatlantic structures.
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Workers sprayed with uranium dust at Cameco refinery
CBC News
Posted: Jul 12, 2012 3:41 PM CST
Last Updated: Jul 12, 2012 3:37 PM CST
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It says Cameco has stopped opening containers of yellowcake from the Willow Creek facility until they can develop a plan to safely do so.
Uranium One is investigating how the drums became pressurized.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission said it wants Cameco's confirmation that appropriate interim corrective measures are taken, including mandatory use of respirators by workers. It also said it wants permanent measures taken to prevent a recurrence.
Cameco says it has has run tests, including urinalysis, on all three workers and the results suggest none of them breathed in a significant amount of uranium. Decontamination procedures were taken immediately after the accident, the company said.
"Obviously, we open thousands of drums like this from around the world at Blind River, and we've never had an incident like this before," Cameco spokesman Gord Struthers said.
According to the U.S. federal regulator, any adverse health effects to the workers would likely be caused by chemical rather than radiological effects.
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The German Football Federation (DFB) president has sent an open letter to all 25,641 clubs in the country urging respect for referees after a volunteer linesman was beaten to death in the Netherlands.
Dutch police have arrested four players suspected of involvement in the fatal beating after a youth match.
DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach said the news of the beating was received "with horror and disbelief."
Niersbach said what happened in the Netherlands must not repeat itself anywhere in the world.
He said the commitment of referees in Germany "deserves the highest recognition and respect" and "our special protection."
Without them, there would be no regulated nationwide football, with its 1.6 million games annually, Niersbach said.
He said the DFB was determined to stand up for the referees.
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Biodiversity Champions
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Strategic Goal A
Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society
Target 1
By 2020, at the latest, people are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably.
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Target 2
By 2020, at the latest, biodiversity values have been integrated into national and local development and poverty reduction strategies and planning processes and are being incorporated into national accounting, as appropriate, and reporting systems.
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Target 4
By 2020, at the latest, Governments, business and stakeholders at all levels have taken steps to achieve or have implemented plans for sustainable production and consumption and have kept the impacts of use of natural resources well within safe ecological limits.
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Strategic Goal B
Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use
Target 5
By 2020, the rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests, is at least halved and where feasible brought close to zero, and degradation and fragmentation is significantly reduced.
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By 2020 areas under agriculture, aquaculture and forestry are managed sustainably, ensuring conservation of biodiversity.
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By 2020, pollution, including from excess nutrients, has been brought to levels that are not detrimental to ecosystem function and biodiversity.
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By 2020, invasive alien species and pathways are identified and prioritized, priority species are controlled or eradicated, and measures are in place to manage pathways to prevent their introduction and establishment.
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By 2015, the multiple anthropogenic pressures on coral reefs, and other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean acidification are minimized, so as to maintain their integrity and functioning.
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By 2020, ecosystem resilience and the contribution of biodiversity to carbon stocks has been enhanced, through conservation and restoration, including restoration of at least 15 per cent of degraded ecosystems, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to combating desertification.
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By 2015 each Party has developed, adopted as a policy instrument, and has commenced implementing an effective, participatory and updated national biodiversity strategy and action plan.
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Forest biological diversity
The Conference of the Parties
1.
Welcomes the
progress made on the implementation of the expanded programme of
work on forest biological diversity as a significant contribution
to achieving the 2010 target and achieving sustainable forest
management at national, regional, and global levels;
2.
Urges the Executive Secretary to continue and further
strengthen its work in this field including the report on the
effects on forest biological diversity of insufficient forest law
enforcement as requested in paragraph 19 (e) of decision
VI/22;
3.
Invites the Coordinator and Head of the Secretariat of the
United Nations Forum on Forests, the Collaborative Partnership on
Forests members and other relevant partners and organizations as
specified in paragraph 19 (b) of decision VI/22, as well as
Parties and other Governments, to provide any further views on the
preliminary assessment undertaken by the Executive Secretary on the
relationship between the proposals for action of the Intergovermental Panel
on Forests/InterGovernmental Forum on Forests (IPF/IFF)
and the activities of the expanded programme of work on forest
biological diversity (UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/9/INF/31), with the objective
of facilitating the implementation of related activities under
these two instruments, and avoiding duplication of effort and
noting that there has been work done by the Program on Forests
(PROFOR) and the World Bank to link the expanded programme of work
on forest biological diversity with the IPF/IFF proposals for
action;
4.
Takes note of the report of the first meeting of the Ad Hoc
Technical Expert Group on the Review of Implementation of the
Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity, held in
Montpellier, France, from 24 to 27 November 2003
(UNEP/CBD/COP/7/INF/20) and requests that the Executive
Secretary organizes another meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert
Group prior to the eleventh meeting of the Subsidiary Body on
Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice;
5.
Recognizes that
the expanded programme of work on forest biological diversity
benefits from regional cooperation and initiatives and
encourages Parties and other Governments to take part in,
and further develop, cooperation at the regional level in their
efforts at implementing the activities contained in the work
programme;
6.
Recommends the
incorporation of relevant indicators and actors into the expanded
programme of work on forest biological diversity in order to assess
its effectiveness and degree of implementation;
7.
Requests the
Executive Secretary, in collaboration with the Ad Hoc Technical
Expert Group on the Review of Implementation of the Programme of
Work on Forest Biological Diversity to propose outcome-oriented
targets to be integrated into the work programme for consideration
by the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological
Advice prior to the eighth meeting of the Conference of the
Parties, taking into account decision VII/30 on the future
evaluation of the Strategic Plan of the Convention as well as
regionally and internationally agreed criteria and indicators for
sustainable forest management through interGovernmental
processes. The targets should be viewed as a flexible
framework within which national and/or regional targets may be
developed, according to national priorities and capacities, and
taking into account differences in diversity between
countries;
8.
Recommends that the Executive Secretary continues
collaboration with other members of the Collaborative Partnership
on Forests in their efforts, inter alia, at harmonizing and
streamlining forest-related reporting;
9.
Invites Parties
and other Governments to enhance cross-sectoral integration and
inter-sectoral collaboration on the implementation of the expanded
programme of work on forest biological diversity at all levels, in
particular at national and subnational levels;
10.
Urges Parties and other
Governments, and international and regional groups further to
enhance their efforts in implementing the programme of work on
forest biological diversity as an essential contribution towards
advancing the 2010 target;
11.
Urges the
Executive Secretary to facilitate the full and effective
participation of indigenous and local communities and other
relevant stakeholders in implementing the expanded programme of
work on forest biological diversity by developing local capacities
and participatory mechanisms, including women, in assembling,
disseminating, and synthesizing information on relevant scientific
and traditional knowledge on forest biological
diversity.
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SleepySheep Pillow Packaging
Belly band package design for SleepySheep Bedding.
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Packaging
- SleepySheep Pillow Packaging
Belly Band Packaging
- These pillows are packaged in a clear plastic bag. It was important that the pillow was the inviting to be touched, and that the packaging upholds the core brand values and support the appearance of simplicity, cleanliness, and nature.
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- Website design featuring floating navigation slider. This design can best be experiences by visiting the site at Design, Web Design2011
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Pakistan Christians
Concerned About 'Big Government' Control?
Food Banks See Demand Rise as Economy Falls
Watch the Tuesday, August 17 edition of the CBN Newschannel's Midday program with Lorie Johnson and Mark Martin. Top Stories -- Federal Court Puts Brakes on CA Gay Marriages, Christian Band Go Fish ‘Kicks it Old.
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CBN partners and Operation Blessing are bringing help and hope to fellow Americans in Lebanon, TN. Watch their story.
Operation Blessing cleaned up Brenda Stafford's home after a tornado destroyed everything.
Hurricane Ike left it's mark on the Texas coast early Saturday morning.But first responders like Operation Blessing are working hard to bring relief.
Volunteers and officials from Operation Blessing help the flood victims of North Dakota..
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Kristi Watts, Dr. Eisenson & Dr. Binks demonstrate how to stock your kitchen with healthy soups and sandwiches. Plus more advice on checking out the freezer at your supermarket and fast-food healthy options.
That hectic schedule and burger combo may be doing more harm than good. Dr. Manny Alvarez shows you how to keep your family healthy.
He had Crohn's disease until he discovered a diet and exercise plan that healed his body.
Eyes bigger than your stomach? Learn how to control your portions and get slim before the holidays with Carrie Wiatt's tips and.
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2 results for 'christian broadcasting network headquarters'. Showing results 1 - 2
Covenant Communion Service at Christian Broadcasting Network Headquarters. Prayers by Pat Robertson, Kenneth Copeland and DeDe Robertson at the cross on our property. Reclaiming the Covenant started in 1607 on the 400th anniversary.
Dedication of the Cross and Reclaimation of this area for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ at Christian Broadcasting Network headquarters in Virginia Beach.
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28th Annual Dwyer Awards underway
The 28th Annual Dwyer Awards happening tonight. We've spent the last few weeks highlighting the finalists who will be chosen. The awards get recognize the best in education in Palm Beach County. CBS 12's Liz Quirantes, the emcee of the awards show, joins us from the Kravis Center.
Tuesday, May 1 2012, 02:34 PM EDT
Dwyer Awards Stories
Teachers take center stage at 28th Annual Dwyer Awards
28th Annual William T. Dwyer Award winners
28th Annual Dwyer Awards underway
Dwyer Awards Finalist: Earle Wright
Dwyer Awards Finalist: Nathan Wellman
Dwyer Awards Finalist: Rita Jordan
Dwyer Award Finalist: Tammy Deleonardo
Dywer Award Finalist: Deborah Carter
Dwyer Award Finalist: Laura Zerbo
Dwyer Award Finalist: Rochelle Wolberg
Dwyer Award Finalist: Victoria Stedt
Dwyer Award Finalist: Kristen Taylor
Dwyer Award Finalist: Amanda Ries
Dwyer Award Finalist: Jeanne Baudat
Dwyer Award Finalist: Dorothy Schroader
Dwyer Award Finalist: Sarah Docekal
Dwyer Award Finalist: Lucas Basso
Dwyer Award Finalist: Stephen Anand
Dwyer Award Finalist: Brian Schum
Dwyer Award Finalist: Phillip Mancusi
Dwyer Award Finalist: Mary Anne Hedrick
Dwyer Award Finalist: Delia Velez
Dwyer Award Finalist: Jennifer Oliver
Dwyer Award Finalist: Barbara Close
Dwyer Award Finalist: Carolyn Tarter
Dwyer Award Finalist: Cynthia Kanai
Dwyer Award Finalist: Nicole Crane
Dwyer Award Finalist: Lindy Carlisle
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The Bahamas (that's with a capital "The") is one of the most geographically complicated nations of the Atlantic. It's a coral-based archipelago comprising more than 700 islands -- hundreds more if you count the rocky outcroppings that have damaged the hulls of countless ships since colonial days.
Made of more than 100,000 square miles of dry and sometimes barren land, the archipelago comprises The Bahama islands and also, in the south, the Turks and Caicos Islands, which maintain a separate government. Most of the population is centered on New Providence Island (Nassau/Cable Beach) and Grand Bahama Island (Freeport/Lucaya). Paradise Island, the most heavily developed tourist complex, lies directly off Nassau and is reached by a causeway.
The 760-mile-long chain of islands, cays, and reefs that make up The Bahamas stretches from Grand Bahama Island, whose western point is 75 miles almost due east of Palm Beach, Florida, to Great Inagua, southernmost of The Bahamas, which lies about 60 miles northeast of Cuba and less than 100 miles north of Haiti. Cay (pronounced "key") is the Spanish word for small island.
Sandy beaches, fishing (some of the best in the world), boating, nearly perfect weather (even though the islands are in the often stormy Atlantic Ocean), and accessibility to the U.S. mainland put this archipelago on the world tourist map. The Bahamas lies right off the Florida coast. One 20- to 30-minute plane ride can free you from Miami's congestion as you land on Bimini.
The Bahamas is ideal for both quick 4- or 5-day jaunts and longer vacations, if you'd really like to island-hop and see as much as you can.
In the 1940s, when the Duke and Duchess of Windsor ruled The Bahamas (after he'd renounced the British throne), the islands were considered exclusive. Beginning in the 1960s, that reputation changed. Today the islands lure people from all walks of life, whether they want a $500-a-day luxury resort or prefer to rough it for $50-a-day on one of the little-visited Out Islands..
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Financial Analysis of the Communications Industry
The study analyses the financial status of the markets in the communications industry during the period FY 2007 to FY 2013. The markets covered include alternative carriers, integrated telecommunication services, communications equipment and wireless telecommunication services. The profitability ratios, activity ratios, liquidity ratios and solvency ratios for each of the above markets have been analysed and ratios such as gross margin, net income margin, return on assets, asset turnover, current ratio, cash ratio and cashflows to debt ratios have been analysed and their trends in each of the market have been presented.
Key Trends
Profitability Ratios
There has been a marginal increase in the Gross margin in this market from 2008 to 2012 accompanied with a similar growth in the net income margin as well due to a growth in sales.
Activity Ratios
The activity ratios have improved for the market with the total asset turnover and fixed asset turnover remaining stable for most of the study period for the Alternative carriers market. Additionally, the increase in the accounts receivable turnover is a positive sign implying lower accrual based sales.
Liquidity Ratios
The liquidity position for this market has followed a cyclical pattern during the course of the study period due to changes in liquid cash holdings. This has impacted the quick ratio and cash ratio. Additionally, the cash conversion cycle has declined for this market.
Solvency Ratios
The solvency position for the alternative carriers market has improved over the course of the study period. The market has reduced its leverage and consequently increased the interest coverage ratios.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary 3
Definition of Key Terms 6
Research Objective and Scope 8
Research Methodology 11
Alternative Carriers 14
Communications Equipment 20
Integrated Telecommunication Services 26
Wireless Telecommunication Services 32
Conclusion 38
The Frost & Sullivan Story 41
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Financial Analysis of the Communications Industry
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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Joakim Noah registered his third-career triple- double with 23 points, 21 rebounds and 11 blocked shots to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 93-82 win over the reeling Philadelphia 76ers at United Center.
"(Noah) is an energy and effort player, so when he plays like that, and you get an effort like that it unites and inspires your team," Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau. "It makes other guys do the same."
Carlos Boozer added 21 points and 12 boards, while Luol Deng finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists for the Bulls, who had dropped their last three games at home entering the contest.
Deng took an elbow to the face from Philadelphia forward Spencer Hawes in the closing seconds of the game. He remained on the court for several minutes before heading to the locker room.
Jrue Holiday scored 22 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the floor and Hawes added 20 points and 15 rebounds for the Sixers, who have dropped a season-high seven straight.
"It is rough not being able to win. We just have to keep trying to find answers, play hard and give ourselves the opportunity to play win every night," Sixers forward Evan Turner said.
The game was tied 12-12 with 6:26 left in the first quarter, but the Bulls scored five straight to go up 17-12 nearly two minutes later. Holiday's jumper sparked an 8-2 run to give Philadelphia a 20-19 lead, but the Bulls managed to take a 23-22 edge into the second.
Chicago opened the second frame with a 9-4 flurry to go up 32-26 at the 8:51 mark, but the Sixers responded with a 10-4 burst to knot things up at 36-36. The Bulls, though, closed the half with a 9-3 swing to take a 45-39 lead into the break.
Noah had 10 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots by halftime.
"Noah was spectacular, he was the difference in the game," Sixers head coach Doug Collins said.
The Bulls stayed hot through the third period, stretching their lead to 16 points, 64-48, following Kirk Hinrich's 3-ball at the 3:46 mark. Holiday's jumper moments later ignited 12-4 run to cut Philadelphia's deficit to 68-62 entering the final frame.
Philadelphia managed to shave the lead to 75-71 near the middle of the forth quarter, but the Bulls quickly countered with an 8-0 burst to push the spread back to 12 points.
The Sixers couldn't get closer than seven the rest of the way.
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How 2 teens survived deadly Ohio SUV crash; owner says car stolen
WARREN, Ohio Two teens who escaped a crash that killed six friends in a swampy pond wriggled out of the wreckage by smashing a rear window and swimming away from the SUV, a state trooper said Monday.
Teen car crash: Speeding may have been factor, investigators say
Car crash kills six teenagers in Ohio
The inside of the sport utility vehicle was entirely under water within minutes of the crash, said State Highway Patrol Lt. Brian Holt.
The owner of the SUV says the vehicle had been stolen. The State Highway Patrol says the sport utility vehicle's owner met with police Monday and filed a theft report, saying it was stolen in the city..
- Speeding a factor in Ohio crash that killed six teens, police say
- Police name six teens killed in Ohio SUV crash
I needed a ride and she picked me up in a brand new car.
Dear god, I have no idea how she got that license! I never rode with her again either!
A couple of weeks later she totalled it on an off-ramp!
Mom & Dad Got her a brand new car!
As a society, we have to stop placing blame on everyone else except the people responsible for their actions. Regardless of WHY these teenagers chose to drive a STOLEN CAR, were out way PAST CURFEW, and were SPEEDING, THEY made the choices to act in such a way. These were not "kids"--they were teenagers and several were adults. All of these young people absolutely knew right from wrong. Having good parents, bad parents, or no parents at all does not excuse the choices they made. Everyone has a story in life--some better than others.
While it is horribly sad that the accident occurred, this was not some random tragedy that happened when people were doing the right thing. I am incredibly grateful that they didn't manage to hit and injure/kill anyone else driving on the roads that night. That is a true blessing!
It amazes me that people assume we should overlook the accountability piece of both the parents and the teeneagers/adults who made these poor choices. The majority of comments on here are sympathetic simply because these people ended up dead. If these same people--"kids" or not--had robbed and killed; committed a drive by shooting and killed; or "gang-banged" a bunch of innocent people, everyone's attitude about them would be entirely different. No one would be making excuses for them, their age, or their actions, as people are doing now.
The sooner we teach our young people that their actions ALWAYS have consequences, the sooner we will see them more successful and safe. As a teacher of students with severe behavioral difficulties, this is a lesson I strive to teach my students every single day. Yes, some parents need to be better parents, but young people need to own their mistakes and accept accountability. By simply playing this off as a tragedy without having an honest discussion of WHY this happened and HOW it could/should have been avoided, we perpetuate the idea of invincibility and the "it isn't my fault" attitude so many young people have.
Tragedies like this are even more senseless and made so much more worse because of the number of young people who die each year from things they have no control over--drunk drivers, cancer, etc. Most of those kids placed a premium on life and would have gladly traded for the chance to make good decisions in a healthy body. It's disturbing to see others throw away their chance at life simply to have some "fun"--illegally.
Let's feel sorrow for the families and sadness over the loss of young lives, but let's also talk honestly about the poor choices made and how younger folks can avoid these types of endings in the future. That's not being cold or judgmental--it's being honest and hoping for prevention in the future.
The parents are partly to blame. What the hell is anyone who was under the age of 18 doing out without the parents knowing where they are?
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First space tourist plans to make trip to Mars in 2018
Mars, the red planet, as seen from space / NASA."
You read correct, folks -- this first manned mission to Mars looks to launch in less than five years from now. That seems to be a fairly audacious goal considering it took Elon Musk and SpaceX a decade to get to the International Space Station and NASA wasn't able to get to the moon in less than five years, despite the fact that more than 4 percent of the total federal budget was going to the agency in the mid-1960s.
But you've gotta love a dreamer, especially one with such cool dreams. Tito and his organization envision no less than inspiring a new American Renaissance in science:.
Tito, a wealthy engineer and entrepreneur, spent $20 million for his ride to space in a Russian rocket back in 2001. No word on how much his jaunt to the red planet will cost just yet, but a press conference is planned for February 27 where the details will be revealed.
Also on hand for the press event will be two members of the controversial Biosphere 2 project who are now with Paragon Space Development Corporation, a company that builds life support and environmental control systems for extreme environments like space. Presumably they'll be devising a craft that will keep Tito nice and comfy on his very long flight.
That's an especially good thing considering Tito will be in his late seventies by the time the mission is scheduled to launch.
Good luck Dennis.
closer and less expensive....and he could probably pull a landing and return flight........still think nasa should set up a telescope on the dark side of the moon...look for asteroids, planets etc......
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Newtown residents react to the NRA's response to school shooting
December 22, 2012 4:59 AM
The National Rifle Association held a press conference on Friday, to speak for the first time since the deadly tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary school. As they continue to mourn those killed in the shooting, Newtown residents react to the NRA's call for armed security guards in all schools.
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"The Gringo: A Memoir" by J. Grigsby Crawford
January 17, 2013 11:19 AM
Jeff Glor talks to J. Grigsby Crawford about "The Gringo: A Memoir." Crawford joined the U.S. Peace Corps after graduating from George Washington University in 2008 and spent nearly two and a half years in Ecuador. The book recounts his journey full of of danger, drugs, sex and alarming illness, as well as his take on the Peace Corps' place in the 21st century.
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Noles lose star DE Jenkins for the season
Florida State defensive end Brandon Jenkins, a two-time All-ACC selection, will miss the rest of the 2012 season due to a left foot injury, a source told CBS Monday night.
Jenkins is believed to have suffered a Lisfranc injury between the second and third metatarsal bones of his foot, a second source told CBSSports.com senior writer Dennis Dodd. Two or three screws will be inserted to the foot to promote healing...
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Zack Greinke dominates Cardinals, sets tone for big season
Brewers starting pitcher Zack Greinke just went out and utterly handcuffed the defending World Series champions. He was so masterful throughout that pretty much no negative could be drawn from the magnificent outing. Greinke worked seven innings, allowing only three baserunners (all singles) while striking out seven. This was against the exact same Cardinals lineup that knocked Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo around the yard one day earlier.
Harbinger of things to come? It very well could be.
Advanced metric indicators show Greinke was pretty unlucky last season in terms of ERA. The batting average on balls in play against him was .318, with the league average usually hovering around .300. Greinke's FIP -- Fielding Independent Pitching, which attempts to better measure ERA by removing things the pitcher cannot control from the equation -- was 2.98 while his ERA was 3.83. That kind of vast separation nearly always indicates a course correction is forthcoming.
There's also the comfort factor. Greinke didn't even make a start until May 4 last season, as he recovered from an offseason pickup basketball injury. It was his first season in Milwaukee after being acquired in a blockbuster trade. So it was a bit of a rough beginning, even though Greinke still went 16-6 with a 3.83 ERA and an MLB-best K-rate (10.5 K/9). He's capable of better, too. Don't forget that Greinke was the most dominant pitcher in baseball in 2009 (2.16 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 242 strikeouts in 229 1/3 inning), winning the AL Cy Young.
Yes, it's only one game and he'll have over 30 more starts (if he stays healthy, obviously), but there's a reason I picked him to win the NL Cy Young, and it wasn't simply a hunch. Keep your eye on Greinke. He's in for a huge season.
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The CCBE identity card was created in 1978. The CCBE produces the card, but does not issue it to the individual lawyer. The card is delivered to the national bar or to the national, regional or local professional authority, according to the conditions fixed in each country, which then issues it to lawyers registered with it, according to requests received by it.
Although the CCBE produces the cards, the national bar or law society is the issuing authority in the CCBE’s name. The national bar or law society should ensure that proper verification procedures have been followed to establish that the applicant is a lawyer currently authorised and registered with it.
The card facilitates access to courts and institutions for lawyers active outside their home jurisdiction. It identifies the card holder in the official languages of the CCBE, as an admitted lawyer in the country concerned.
The card is also recognised by the European Court of Justice and Court of First Instance.
There are two versions of the CCBE identity card.
The paper CCBE identity card:
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There is a second version of the identity card. This version is plastic and is the same size as a credit card. Although designed by the CCBE, this card is produced by the national bars under a licensing agreement between the CCBE and the national bar. The plastic version contains much of the same information as the paper version. There is also an optional provision for a chip and a magnetic strip. The numbering sequence of the card must begin with a prefix obtained from the CCBE Secretariat. The plastic version of the card contains three languages – English, French and the language of the issuing bar.
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Excelsior! Today's the official kickoff of Ben Tanzer and Laura Szumowski's virtual tours for their CCLaP illustrated story collaboration from last Christmas, The New York Stories! Or actually, the tour technically kicked off last Friday with an early appearance at the blog Mourning Goats, which is why today I have both that link to share with you and the tour stop that went up this morning, over at the blog of our buddy Caleb J. Ross. For those who don't remember, this book was a special paper compilation we put together of two of Ben's older electronic books for the center, 2008's Repetition Patterns and 2011's So Different Now; and with both of them story collections set in the same dark, crumbling, upstate New York town, I always thought it would be nice to eventually have a special compilation of all these stories put together in one volume, so last fall commissioned local visual artist Laura Szumowski to create thirty brand-new illustrations to go with them, including six in full color that were inserted into the manuscript via vellum sheets, and with the book itself including such luxury touches as (faux) suede covers, decorative endpapers, oversized dimensions, cotton pages and external Coptic stitching. Now it's six months later, and I thought I'd get both Ben and Laura out on the virtual highway for about a month altogether to talk in detail about the book, as well as the process of working together for the first time. Ben's tour is coming first, and will consist of the following stops -- if you're coming here in the future, any stop listed below with an active link is now online...
Friday, 6/15: Mourning Goats
Monday, 6/18: Caleb J. Ross
Tuesday, 6/19: Ryan Bradley
Wednesday, 6/20: Pete Anderson
Thursday, 6/21: Baby Got Books
Monday, 6/25: Mel Bosworth
Tuesday, 6/26: Patricia Ann McNair
Wednesday, 6/27: Curbside Splendor
Thursday, 6/28: Cort Bledsoe
Friday, 6/29: Another Chicago Magazine (with Laura)
Monday, 7/2: The Next Best Book Blog (with Laura)
Tuesday, 7/3: Dead End Follies
Wednesday, 7/4: WordPlaySound
Thursday, 7/5: Artifice Magazine (with Laura)
And then Laura's tour kicks off on June 29th, with a special double-interview that she and Ben are doing for Another Chicago Magazine, then lasting for a full two weeks after that (or until Friday, July 13th);
but we're still working out the final details on that, so her line-up won't be getting announced until next week. UPDATE: Laura's tour detailed below...
Friday, 6/29: Another Chicago Magazine (with Ben)
Monday, 7/2: The Next Best Book Blog (with Ben)
Tuesday, 7/3: Baby Got Books
Wednesday, 7/4: Caleb J. Ross
Thursday, 7/5: Artifice Magazine (with Ben)
Friday, 7/6: Mark R. Brand
Monday, 7/9: Untoward Magazine
Wednesday, 7/11: Big Other
Thursday, 7/12: David David Katzman
Oh, and I have two very big pieces of news to announce about this book as well, to coincide with this virtual tour: not only is the price of the deluxe paper edition being permanently dropped from US$75 to $50, an entire third off, but for the first time we are now offering a completely free electronic PDF version of this illustrated edition as well! I had been holding off on this to help drive paper sales, with the actual contents of the book still available electronically through the So Different Now and Repetition Patterns pages; but this new PDF now has all the stories put together like the paper edition, complete with Laura's thirty illustrations (including digital reproductions of vellum sheets for the color ones), the entire thing laid out in exactly the same cutting-edge way as the paper edition only now reformatted for easy printout on a home laserprinter (8.5 x 11 for Americans, A4 for Europeans). And even better, I'm not making people go through the rigamarole of a "pay what you want" process this time, but just offering the direct download links right on the main New York Stories page, so I hope you'll have a chance to stop by and download the illustrated PDF yourself soon. Anyway, I encourage you to become a "virtual groupie" for this tour and to follow along from blog to blog each day -- I'll be posting links here each day, so always come back here for the latest -- and I hope you're looking as forward as I am to learning more about the process between Ben and Laura that went into making this gorgeous and highly entertaining book.
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Camden Clark recognized for Nursing Excellence Camden Clark Medical Center Nursing staff has been recognized for excellence in nursing by receiving eleven out of the total fifty 2012 WV Top 50 Nurse Excellence Awards, awarded by the WV Center for Nursing Excellence. Each year, the West Virginia Center for Nursing selects only 50 nurses from around the state to receive this prestigious recognition in the areas of nursing leadership, clinical practice, nursing education and specialty nursing. The awards w...
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Warriors in Pink
2012 “Warriors In Pink” Quilt To Be Presented To Camden Clark Medical Center Quilt recognizes the Fight Against Breast Cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Neighborhood Ford Store and West Virginia Komen for the Cure will unveil a 2012 “Warriors in Pink” quilt to be hung on permanent display at Camden Clark Medical Center. The quilt will provide hope to those battling the disease and serve as a reminder of the fight to defeat it. Every square of the hand-stitched quilt represen...
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Camden Clark to participate in drug collection effort
Camden Clark to participate in drug collection effort On September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Wood County Sheriff’s Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Camden Clark Medical Center will once again serve as a drop off location. Those wanting to dispose of drugs/medications can do so conveni...
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Camden Clark names Leadership Academy in honor of former board member Larry Mallory
Camden Clark Medical Center held a dedication ceremony on Aug. 23 to officially name the hospital’s Leadership Academy in honor of Laurence B. Mallory, a member of the Camden Clark Medical Center Board of Directors from 1989 to the time of his death earlier this year. Laurence B. Mallory, also known as Larry Mallory, devoted his personal time and energy to help others achieve their quest for leadership excellence. He spent many years supporting and recognizing the most important reso...
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Camden Clark Nutrition Services Recognized for Food Safety
Camden Clark nutrition services recognized for food safety The Food and Nutrition Services Department of Camden Clark Medical Center was recently recognized by Sodexo for achieving a double “Gold100” score on their recent NSF Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety audits. Any Sodexo foodservice account that achieves a 100% rating on their food safety and occupational health and safety audits are entered into a $1,000 raffle. Each month a drawing is held to determine what account wil...
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Explaining Stroke 101 - Slide Show
A comprehensive education about stroke.
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May Fair Health Expo
May Fair Health Expo 2012
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National Donate Life Month 2012
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Orthopedics program earns national recognition. Blue Distinction® is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality healthcare in the areas o...
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Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital to join the statewide West Virginia United Health System (WVUHS). st...
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foods are common sources of C. perfringens infections. C. perfringens infection often occurs when foods are prepared in large quantities and kept warm for a long time before serving. Outbreaks often happen in institutions, such as hospitals, school cafeterias, prisons, and nursing homes, or at events with catered food. beef, poultry, gravies, and other foods commonly associated with C. perfringens infections should be cooked thoroughly to recommended temperatures, and then kept at a temperature that is either warmer than 140°F (60°C) or cooler than 41°F (5°C). These temperatures prevent the growth of C. perfringens spores that might have survived the initial cooking process.
Meat dishes should be served hot, right after cooking. Leftover foods should be refrigerated at 40°F or below as soon as possible and within 2 hours of preparation. It is okay to put hot foods directly into the refrigerator. Large pots of food, such as soups or stews, or large cuts of meats, such as roasts or whole poultry, should be divided into small quantities for refrigeration. Leftovers should be reheated to at least 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Foods that have dangerous bacteria in them may not taste, smell, or look different. Any food that has been left out too long may be dangerous to eat, even if it looks okay.
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Free Yourself from Smoking on November 15 not join others around the country and free yourself from smoking—starting today?
What Health and Economic Issues Are Associated With Smoking?
Smoking is the single largest preventable cause of disease, disability, and premature death in the United States. The numbers are sobering:
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Despite these facts, 43.8 million Americans still smoke. For anyone who has an addiction to tobacco, you know how daunting the task of quitting may seem. But did you know that quitting at any time has benefits, no matter how long you’ve smoked? Why not join thousands of soon-to-be former smokers and quit on November 15—the date of the Great American Smokeout!
When Will You See Improvements to Your Health?
If you quit smoking now, the benefits will.
It can take longer for other important benefits to occur:
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If you are a woman,. It also helps protect others from exposure to secondhand smoke. Other Former Smokers
Hearing from other people who have successfully stopped smoking may help you take that first step toward quitting. Take a look at this video from CDC’s campaign, Tips From Former Smokers, which shows how three former smokers—Beatrice, Wilma, and James—quit smoking:.
Watch more videos from former smokers at.-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
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On May 19, 2000, a physician in southern Alabama reported seven cases of
varicella to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). All the cases were in
previously healthy young adults living in an apartment complex in town A and working in a
poultry processing plant in nearby town B. On May 24, ADPH invited CDC to assist in
outbreak investigation and control. This report summarizes the investigation.
Investigators identified 18 varicella cases among persons with illness onset
during April 1--June 22; 14 patients resided in the same apartment complex (Figure 1). Of the
18 cases, 17 were confirmed* and one was probable. Two patients developed severe
complications (pneumonia and ataxia with postviral sensory neuritis) and were
hospitalized. All the patients were born in Mexico. The median age was 22 years (range: 18--28
years), and 17 were men.
On May 31, ADPH initiated control measures at the apartment complex and
poultry processing plant. To increase community awareness, ADPH distributed flyers in
English and Spanish and gave press releases to the local news media. In the apartment
complex, ADPH vaccinated susceptible persons on the basis of disease history and
performed serology to identify those who would need a second dose of vaccine. At the plant,
ADPH offered serologic testing to all workers and vaccinated persons with a negative
varicella IgG.
On June 22, a second cluster of seven varicella cases was identified among
adults born in Mexico who worked at a sawmill in another Alabama county. The two
outbreaks could not be linked.
Varicella outbreaks among adults are less common than among children. Because
the potential for serious disease is higher in adults, state and local health
departments should be alert to these outbreaks. In addition, the susceptibility among adults
from certain regions in Mexico is higher than in U.S.-born adults
(2). Outbreaks associated with severe complications or among adults and adolescents should be investigated
and controlled (1). During varicella outbreaks, infected patients should be isolated at
home; varicella vaccine is recommended for exposed persons
(3). Depending on urgency, vaccination can be offered on the basis of a negative or uncertain disease history and/or
a negative serologic test. Because most adults with a negative or uncertain varicella
history are immune to varicella when tested, serologic testing may decrease the number
of vaccine doses needed for outbreak control
(4).
Virus isolation from vesicular fluid, a swab from the base of a skin lesion, or
from saliva can assist in confirming an outbreak. Exposed persons who are at high risk
for severe disease, including susceptible pregnant women, should receive varicella
zoster immune globulin (VZIG) within 96 hours of varicella exposure
(1). Managing varicella in adults includes the routine administration of acyclovir. The optimal strategy for
varicella control is to prevent outbreaks by implementing existing policy recommendations.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends vaccinating
susceptible adults, especially those at high risk for exposure or transmission
(3).
Reported by: C Woernle, MD, G Higginbotham, R Judy, Alabama Dept of Public Health. E
Gordon, DO; National Varicella-zoster Virus Laboratory, Div of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, National
Center for Infectious Diseases; Child Vaccine Preventable Diseases Br, Epidemiology and Surveillance
Div, National Immunization Program, CDC.
* A confirmed case was one that was laboratory-confirmed or that met the clinical case
definition and was linked epidemiologically to a confirmed or to a probable case
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Farmers and the Weather
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The weather is very important to farmers. This time of year seems to be cooler than usual. This change is nice for some farmers but causes worry for others.
One man who grows grapes said that he welcomed the cooler weather. It was giving him and his workers extra time to bottle their wine. Usually they would still be picking grapes this time of year.
Other farmers are not quite as happy. The possible rain can cause a lot of damage to their crops. Food that is not picked right away can often rot.
Farmers are usually on a very strict schedule. They need to get all of their food picked before the weather gets bad. When the rains start early it can ruin a lot of their crops.
It seems that some farmers are happy about the cooler weather and others are concerned. It has been a nice relief for a few of them. For others, they hope that the rain will not start because it could ruin many of their crops.
(This was adapted from an original story provided by News10 KXTV Sacramento.)
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Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, or investing in a home, we at Cedar City Real Estate understand the important decisions you have to make. As a full service real estate agency located in Cedar City, Utah, we make those decisions easier for you.
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If you are buying a home in Cedar City, Utah or surrounding areas, our Multiple Listing Service (MLS) assures you the best purchase possible. We also assist buyers with their relocation needs and can refer you to a reputable agent.
Selling a home can be a scary thing, especially today. The small things matter when you’re getting ready to sell a home and trying to show it off. For example, finishing touches add value to your home. Pick a focus point for each room and build on that. With a nearly empty room, you could add a plant in a corner or mirror on the wall. In a bedroom, you could spruce up the bed with new linens. Make sure you clean the floors and carpets as best you can. Hardwood floors and tile should be sparkling. Clean the fans and update your lighting. A fresh coat of paint around the home is a plus as well.
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The Cedar City real estate market has been one of the fastest growing real estate markets in the United States over the last 5 years. Strong growth in the middle-class income housing market has been the staple of the market’s growth.
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Just let us at Cedar City Real Estate know your needs, and we will do our best to lighten your load.
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Initially built as a church in 1853 and renovated by the University in 1903, Alford Auditorium has served the University in several capacities, such as a gymnasium, chapel, and theatre. The building with its newer annex now functions as classrooms and faculty offices.
The Apple Technology Resource Center was renovated in 1998 to further strengthen Cedarville’s position as a national leader in instructional technology. The 24,000-square-foot facility houses six general classrooms, a 40-station general-use computer laboratory, a videoconferencing center, a computerized testing room, student lounges, and 17 offices. New electronic media facilities were added in 2004. These include four studios: a recording studio outfitted with a Mackie D8B and 2496 hard disc recording system, a television studio/control room equipped with three digital video cameras and “green screen” wall, a broadcast studio, and an audio computer studio. Apple also houses the department of social work faculty offices.
The construction of the 66,000-square-foot, two-story library served as the cornerstone of the University’s 1987 centennial celebration. This structure brings together the latest information technologies for higher learning and provides general study and specialized seating for over 800 students. Designed to house a collection of up to 250,000 volumes, the library also contains the MediaPLEX, the Curriculum Materials Center, computer and media-supported classrooms, a variety of individual and group study facilities, and the University archives.
The library collection consists of approximately 275,000 print, media, and digital items, including almost 1,000 journal subscriptions in print form, more than 9,000 e-journal subscriptions, and more than 53,000 e-books. As a member of OhioLINK, a cooperative of 90 institutional libraries, students and faculty have access to more than 12,000,000 unique titles through a centralized computer catalog with on-campus delivery. In addition, through OCLC, the Online Computer Library Center, the library has access to more than 236,000,000 books and other library materials in more than 72,000 libraries in all 50 states and 170 foreign countries.
Situated on Cedar Lake, this innovative 59,000-square-foot structure supports Cedarville’s Bible minor — which grounds students in God’s Word — as well as the 10 Bible programs that prepare them for vocational ministry. The center includes a technology-equipped homiletics lab, two lecture halls, 14 classrooms, accessible faculty offices, email stations, a multimedia lab, and a 36-station computer lab, along with a lounge, gallery, and vending areas. The building also houses the University’s academic enrichment center, which provides courses, programs, services, and events to cultivate academic success. It includes tutoring, first-year programming, disability services, workshops, consultations, and exploratory support.
The 120,000-square-foot Dixon Ministry Center, completed in 1996, includes the Jeremiah Chapel, the Christian ministries division, the department of music and worship, and seven classrooms.
The 3,400-seat chapel is the site of daily chapel services that bring the University family together for worship and instruction from God’s Word.
The department of music and worship facilities include 15 instructional studios, 20 practice rooms, four rehearsal halls, a piano pedagogy suite, a piano laboratory, a computer laboratory, three specialized classrooms, a large conference room, and a beautiful 250-seat recital hall.
This facility demonstrates the University’s firm commitment to providing a quality Christian education in the sciences. This 95,000-square-foot, three-story academic center is home to the department of science and mathematics and the Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineering and Computer Science. It contains 10 classrooms, including a 200-seat auditorium, 10 independent study laboratories, five conference rooms, 36 discipline-specific laboratories, 50 offices, and several lounges. The building also contains a 40-station general-use computer laboratory and features video and data connectivity in all offices, classrooms, and laboratories. Special features include three computer-equipped classrooms, a 16-inch reflecting telescope, an audio visual learning laboratory, an engine test cell, five electronic circuit laboratories, and a wind tunnel with an 18-inch test chamber.
The 8,800-square-foot Engineering Projects Laboratory was opened in 2005 and houses a projects lab complete with a machine shop, welding area, ventilated paint and fiberglass booth, wood shop, and bays for up to six projects. The single-story steel building also features a multipurpose conference room and six faculty offices.
Hartman Hall is home to theatre faculty offices and houses a conference room for the department of art, design, and theatre. A full-scale restoration of this historic home was completed in 2012.
The newly constructed Health Sciences Center is home to the schools of nursing and pharmacy as well as the Center for Bioethics. This facility houses state-of-the-art classrooms and research and clinical laboratories, including one of the best simulation centers in the country. It also includes numerous student collaboration rooms and comfortable lounges for group interaction and individual study and relaxation.
Opened in 1987 and featuring the latest in instructional technology, the George Milner Business Administration Building contains nine general classrooms, two computer classrooms, the trading center, the center for business innovation, and faculty offices for the school of business administration.
This facility, renovated in 2002, includes a graphic design lab, writing center, multimedia lab, three computer classrooms, seven general classrooms, and faculty offices. Offices for alumni relations, marketing, creative services, advancement, and information technology are also located in this building. Tyler also holds the Computer Assistance Center.
Ambassador Hall serves as office space for the department of english, language, and modern literature.
This facility houses offices for the college of extended learning and the Center for Teaching and Learning, which works with faculty to create effective instructional solutions.
This historic facility was renamed Founders Hall on Centennial Charter Day, January 26, 1987. Today this stately structure serves as Cedarville’s administrative and academic headquarters with offices for the president, provost, and academic vice president.
The Human Resource Center houses the administrative offices of human resources.
Formerly the home of the University’s medical clinic, Patterson Hall now provides faculty office space for the department of media and applied communications.
The Service Center houses various offices and facilities for the Maintenance, Grounds, Custodial Services, and Campus Safety departments.
Providing classrooms and offices, Williams Hall serves as the home of the academic departments of education, psychology, and English, literature, and modern languages.
Constructed in 1981, the Callan Athletic Center includes the Stranahan Gymnasium, which seats nearly 3,000 fans and serves as the competition venue for basketball and volleyball programs, along with providing space for a variety of athletic team practices, intramural sports, and many other recreational activities. The entire facility features three full-length basketball courts, five volleyball courts, 10 badminton courts, nine team and generaluse locker rooms, an athletics laundry facility, and a state-of-the-art athletics training room complex. The renovated second floor, opened in January 2003, includes six classrooms, an exercise science lab, and offices for coaches and faculty in the department of kinesiology and allied health.
The Doden Field House is the largest section of the Recreation Center, added in 2003. This 60,000-square-foot area can host four basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts or two indoor soccer courts. It also includes three batting cages, a 200-meter track, and bleachers seating 1,000 spectators. The track is used for individual walking/jogging as well as for high school and college indoor track competitions. Cedarville’s annual commencement is held in the Field House, accomodating nearly 7,000 attendees.
The men's golf program is enhanced with the opening of a new driving range and practice facility on the northwest side of the Cedarville University campus. It's all part of the athletics complex that includes baseball, softball, soccer, and track and.
Fields used for intramural sports such as flag football, soccer, and softball.
Added in 2003, the Fitness Center is an open, inviting area featuring a 40-foot indoor climbing wall, capturing the attention of all who enter. This section of the Recreation Center also includes three racquetball courts, a 2,200-square-foot exercise studio, a varsity athletics free weight room, a 2,000-square-foot general use free weight room, 28 Nautilus strength training machines, 50 cardio machines, and a recreation equipment room.
The nine tennis courts are located on the north end of campus. The venue opened in 1996 and includes one group of six courts with three lighted adjoining courts all featuring a Latex-ite color coating and cushion surface.
University Medical Services provides ambulatory health care with a staff that consists of physicians and nurses. University Medical Services offers many health care services such as preventative care, illness care, wellness education, over-the-counter medications, allergy injection management, laboratory services, prescription medications, rehabilitation treatment, and an insurance claim service.
Brock Hall is more than a building; it is a community of men who are lively, inviting, and full of tradition. There is a vibrant spirit and spirituality among the men of Brock. Brock Hall has a lounge on the second floor with a big-screen TV, which is often full on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and packed on Monday nights! Men of all ages enjoy Brock's unique culture, community, and the lifelong memories that are made.
Brock Hall is home to nearly 200 men. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 20–25 students and share common bathrooms in the center of each floor. Each room holds two students.
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Faith Hall is a welcoming community for female students of all ages. As a smaller option, it provides residents with more opportunities to get to know each other. Faith also has an open courtyard in the center of the facility. The coed lounge with a fireplace provides a fun and cozy place to study or hang out with friends. Faith is composed of a tight-knit community of girls that enjoy many planned and impromptu activities.
Faith Hall is home to nearly 120 female students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live in units of approximately 20–25 students and share common bathrooms in the center of each floor. Each room houses two students.
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Johnson Hall is home to female students of all ages. The variety of ages allows new students to gain understanding and experience from upperclassmen while bringing energy and excitement to the dorm! There are study lounges and TV lounges on each floor for relaxing or hanging out with friends. Johnson Hall shares a coed lounge, the Green Center, with St. Clair Hall. The Green Center has clusters of furniture for hanging out and playing games with friends, pool and Ping-Pong tables, a fireplace, and vending machines.
Johnson Hall is home to nearly 130 students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 20–25 students and share common bathrooms in the center of each floor. Each room houses two students.
Lawlor Hall is a popular choice for male students on campus. It is centrally located near the other residence halls and close to the Dixon Ministry Center. The unit-style living encourages camaraderie among the men that live there. As a Lawlor man, you will have opportunities to participate in Lawlor Palooza, the historic Lawlor-Hill football game, Lawlor (K)night, outdoor grill events, and much more. The coed lounge has a big-screen TV, kitchenette, and pool table.
Lawlor Hall is home to nearly 300 male students. Each unit consists of four double rooms and a small common lounge area. Two units are connected by a shared bathroom consisting of four showers, four sinks, and two toilets. Each unit has an outdoor entrance that opens up to the parking lot.
Maddox Hall is built around a completely enclosed courtyard that is used for dorm events and personal relaxation. The combination of new and returning students contributes to the unique family culture and excitement of this community. The coed lounge with kitchen and fireplace is a popular place for groups of students to meet and hang out in on weekends and weeknights. The study lounge also provides a quiet place to study. The Maddox-Printy powder-puff game each fall is a great way to get involved!
Maddox is home to approximately 230 female students of all ages. As a unit-style dorm, each unit of Maddox has four bedrooms with two girls per room, a double bathroom, and a common lounge area. Each unit has an outdoor entrance that opens up to the courtyard.
McChesney Hall draws a lot of students for its spacious rooms and proximity to the athletic and student centers. It attracts students of all ages that desire to create lifelong friendships. There is much pride for McChesney Hall among its male residents. McChesney Hall shares a coed lounge, the Miter Center, with McKinney Hall. The Miter Center has Ping-Pong and pool tables, along with couches, tables, a fireplace, and vending machines to create an environment for groups of students to study in or just have fun.
McChesney Hall is home to nearly 130 students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 20–25 students and share common bathrooms in the center of each floor. Each room houses two students.
McKinney Hall is a primarily upperclassman dorm in the center of our residence halls. The study lounge and TV lounge on the ends of the floors provide opportunities for fellowship without leaving the building. McKinney Hall shares a code lounge, the Miter Center, with McChesney Hall. The Miter Center has Ping-Pong and pool tables, couches, tables, a fireplace, and vending machines to create an environment for groups of students to study in or just have fun.
McKinney Hall is home to nearly 130 students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 20–25 students and share common bathrooms in the center of each floor. Each room houses two students.
Murphy Hall has a good representation of students of all ages. There is a study lounge on the first floor and the TV lounge in the center of the second floor. Located on the northwest side of campus, Murphy Hall is the closest dorm to the field house and the athletic fields. It is also very close to the Stevens Student Center. Murphy Hall also shares a code lounge, the Younger Center, with Rickard.
Murphy Hall is home to over 150 female students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 25 students and share two common bathrooms on each floor. Each room houses two students.
Printy Hall is a great place for freshman girls to live. The unit-style of the dorm promotes intentional community. Living in a unit together provides the potential to develop fast, close, and lasting relationships among students. The energy and excitement of new students at annual events such as Printy Wars or the powder-puff football game generate lasting memories. The coed lounge and kitchen are popular hangout spots. Printy also has a TV lounge on the first floor.
Printy Hall is a unit- or suite-style dorm home to nearly 300 female students. Each unit consists of four double rooms in each unit and a common lounge area. Two units share a bathroom consisting of four showers, four sinks, and two toilets. Each unit has an outdoor entrance that opens up to the parking lot.
Rickard Hall invites students of all ages. Many men choose to live in Rickard for a few years. The rooms are some of the largest on campus. It also has a study lounge on the first floor and the TV lounge in the center of the second floor. Located on the northwest side of campus, Rickard Hall is the closest dorm to the field house and the athletic fields. It is also very close to the Stevens Student Center. Favorite Rickard traditions include MANWEEK and the whiffle ball tournament. Rickard Hall shares a coed lounge, the Younger Center, with Murphy.
Rickard Hall is home to over 150 male students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 25 students and share two common bathrooms on each floor. Each room houses two students.
Shrubsole House is located at the west end of campus. It is home to 11 men sharing five double rooms and one single room. It is a fun, close-knit community. There is a full kitchen, living room with fireplace, a spacious yard, front patio, back deck with grill, and two bathrooms. The residents of this building tend to be upperclassmen. It has been known as “The Batt Cave” after the inaugural RA. There is also parking for all residents and the Stevens Student Center and Health Sciences Center are just a short walk away.
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St. Clair is a vibrant living community where there is never a dull moment. Its proximity to the sand volleyball court, tennis courts, and intramural and varsity athletic fields draws many students. It is a great community that encourages holistic growth in college men. There are TV lounges and study lounges at the ends of the halls. St. Clair shares a coed lounge, the Green Center, with Johnson Hall. The Green Center has clusters of furniture for hanging out, games, pool and Ping-Pong tables, as well as a fireplace and vending machines.
St. Clair Hall is home to nearly 130 male students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 20–25 students and share common bathrooms in the center of each floor. Each room houses two students.
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The Hill is both the oldest and newest men’s residence hall on campus. It was originally built in 1976 as four buildings: Marshall, Carr, Rogers, and Palmer. A complete renovation was completed in 2011. Rogers, Marshall, and Carr make up the main, larger building of The Hill. Palmer Hall, an adjacent building, features rooms for 20 students. The Hill has a generous cross section of students from all classes.
The Lodge — the central part of the residence facilities — features open spaces, exposed beams, and amenities. This multistory coed lounge includes a kitchenette, pool table, TV, eating area, and fireplace. Additional places to hang out include the academic conference room, the private reading room, and a lounge in Rogers. Hillians enjoy the traditional Lawlor-Hill football game, Hill Spill, and the Dishonors Day Awards. When the weather allows, the outdoor patio with a grill is a great place to relax and enjoy community.
The Hill is home to over 200 male students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 20–25 students and share common bathrooms in the center of each floor. Each room houses two students.
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Willetts Hall has a cross section of all ages of students. It has three floors of rooms with study and TV lounges on the ends of the floors. There are two TV lounges that have a very homey feel that provide a relaxing environment. The girls in Willetts Hall enjoy attending many dorm events and spending time socializing within the halls. Groups of coed students enjoy hanging out in the kitchen and lounge located at the main entrance of the building.
As the largest women’s residence hall, Willetts Hall is home to nearly 350 female students. As a traditional hall-style dorm, students live on halls of approximately 20–25 students and share common bathrooms in the center of each floor. Each room houses two students.
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/ quite a sight while stalking the night as this beautiful blood-sucker! This cute costume includes: A lace trimmed fuchsia dress with gothic print, leggings and a vest with attached wings. 3 piece set. Polyester. Machine Washable.
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Reviewed by: ryllysmom
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Title: Perfect for a second choice :)
Date: Oct 26, 2012
I ordered this costume because the one she wanted was currently out of stock but we were both very happy with the result. It fits great and she thought she looked awesome.
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Reviewed by: tweenniemom
Title: Very disappointing
Date: Oct 20, 2012
This costume arrived looking totally different than the picture. The quality was very poor. The wings show a high collar. The collar is actually very limp and lays flat. The top is shown a pretty pinkish color with the black graphics standing out. The top arrived a dark burgandy color and you couldn't see the black graphic because the material was too dark. The leggings are acutally black tights like pantyhose. Very disappointing.
Reviewed by: celticscotian
Title: Disappointing
Date: Oct 10, 2012
Pretty sad, really...
First they sent the wrong costume, entirely...but the customer service to correct was great. The only plus to this experience.
The collar on the vest sags and the wings droop. I might be able to fix with some wire. Otherwise, this looks NOTHING like the photo.
The dress is better suited to skinny torsos rather than average ones.
The outfit overall looks cheap. If I had got this half off, I would have been more OK with it.
Hallowe'en is too close to return and get something different. Luckily, I was buying this just for the wings to go with a home-made vampire costume.
Reviewed by: Vellie
Location: California
Title: A different look
Date: Oct 20, 2011
I thought the entire oufit was cute and my 8 year old daughter approves of it.
Reviewed by: Girlee
Location: Michigan
Title: Adorable
Date: Oct 19, 2011
My daughter is 7 and it fits her perfect. She loves it and so do I. Very cute!
Reviewed by: Miche7377
Location: Tampa, FL
Title: It's cute
Date: Oct 17, 2011
My daughter loves it and at the end that's' what counts!!!
Reviewed by: lilbritches
Location: Missouri
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Date: Sep 28, 2011
This outfit is just right for my daughter! She is very pleased and that is hard for her to be pleased!lol
Reviewed by: nolamama
Title: Great Costume
Date: Aug 31, 2011
My daughter is a 4th grader and she loves the costume, very good quality for the money.
Reviewed by: MandiF
Location: Port Neches, TX
Title: Cute!
Date: Sep 23, 2010
I bought this for my 8 yr old daughter. She loves it. It is exactly what she wanted. The quality is good, looks just like the picture.
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Sophia & Dan
Thank you SOO much for helping make sure our day was stress-free and beautifully done. We really could not have done it without you and your team at Celebrations!
You really made planning a destination wedding easy – especially for this Type A personality bride. A lot of my friends were really shocked at how at ease and stress-free I was in the days leading up to and on the wedding day. I told them that it was because I had you – knowing that you were on top of everything and being able to rely on you 100% allowed me to really enjoy the experience and spend time with our guests.
From the beginning, you were so quick to respond to our many emails and helped out with anything and everything. Whenever I started to stress about things, all it would take is a quick email or chat with you to put me at ease.
Thank you also for all your advice (just getting certain things done rather than lingering) and suggestions (like on decor). You were really professional and honest. Your vast experience with weddings really helped me plan properly so there were no unexpected surprises. Also knowing the best and most reliable vendors on the island was so helpful for us.
Thank you also for always being patient with me as I often didn’t know exactly what I wanted and it took a few tries for me to figure things out – particularly with the flowers.
Thank you also for being so organized. The proposal and the timeline that you put together for us were key – and really helped us feel comfortable that everything was under control.
Everything really turned out perfectly and Dan and I could not be happier! We’re still getting compliments about how well executed everything was and how beautifully decorated the Caribbean Club beach and Luca was. I really love how you were able to transform everything into something really special for our guests. We had heard from several people on the island that you are the best and I agree with them 100%. Would highly recommend you to anyone planning a wedding on Grand Cayman!
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Jen & Ben
There are not words to describe how profoundly grateful my husband and I are to have worked with you on our wedding. I have just seen off the last of our guests and am having a chance to sit down and compose some thank you emails. I have to say that you more than exceeded our expectations on every level. Your design for our event was abolutely exquisite & more beautiful than I could have imagined. The ceremony and preparation were seamless. Our stress was non-exisitant. We owe all of this to your diligent hard work. Like I said, I do not have the words to describe how impressed we are with you and your work. I appreciate every single thing that you did to make our wedding day memories something we will carry with us for a lifetime. We are so blessed to have met you!
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Bill and I (and our families) would like to thank you for everything you did to make our wedding so wonderful. We had so much fun, and it was a perfect day. Thank you for all your advice, patience, hard work, and vision. And for answering my millions of emails and revising the plan so many times. And, of course, thank you so much for getting us the most beautiful cake. Everything looked great and ran smoothly – and that allowed us to focus on each other and the amazing day instead of the details. Our day would not have been possible without you and Celebrations, and we are so grateful we found you.
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We can’t thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding ceremony and reception as fantastic, easy and beautiful as it was! Our flowers were amazing and the decor was just as I had hoped it would be! You were so fun to work with and your patience was incredible. Planning from 3,000 miles away is never easy, but you made it happen! Every one of our 100 guests commented on how beautiful everything looked and how smoothly everything went. Your vendors were all fantastic and I would recommend Celebrations anytime to anyone coming to the Grand Cayman for a wedding or event in general. Thank you again for your organization, great attitude and insight. It was a day to remember for always!
Cheers, Christy and Charlie Kreisa
Melissa & Dan
Hope all is going well in the Beautiful Grand Caymans!
I miss it so much!
Anyways, just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!!! so very much for providing us with such a gorgeous wedding day! Not only was it beautiful and more than what we hoped for, but also you did a remarkable job overall. Everything flowed seamlessly and I was complimented many many times on your work and how great you were to work with.
I can’t believe after almost over a year of planning it’s done! Thanks again for all of your help and sharing your expertise to help up celebrate one of the most magical and memorable days of our lives!
Lots of Love!
Issa and Dan
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Nice shirt homo.
GOOOOSH I used to love him!
Is it me or does he have a "I just lost my virginity" face?
never once did I think this guy was a "hotti"... he's just too damn dorky looking.. I'd do his sister before I touch him, and I'm not even a les.
Hottie?... The guy looks like a retard!
Lol...speaking of ignorant, bible-thumping Jesus Freaks..
bwahaha at first I read "growing pants", thought it was a gay show lol
[quote=Shannan Johnson]I had the biggest crush on Kirk Cameron when he starred on Growing Pains! He was such a hottie! me too!!! I was in love!!
I had the biggest crush on Kirk Cameron when he starred on Growing Pains! He was such a hottie!
[quote=Katherine Hernandez]he was HOT! so true
Ah, I was in love... :)
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Donald Glover attends GQ, Bloomingdale's and Dockers celebration of men's style at Fashion's Night Out at Bloomingdale's 59th Street store on September 8, 2011 in New York City. The TV star also posed alongside Alexander Wang, Jim Moore and Lance Lin.
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Many investigators are now using haplotype-tagging single-nucleotide polymorphism (htSNPs) as a way of screening regions of the genome for association with disease. A common approach is to genotype htSNPs in a study population and to use this information to draw inferences about each individual's haplotypic makeup, including SNPs that were not directly genotyped. To test the validity of this approach, we simulated the exercise of typing htSNPs in a large sample of individuals and compared the true and inferred haplotypes. The accuracy of haplotype inference varied, depending on the method of selecting htSNPs, the linkage-disequilibrium structure of the region, and the amount of missing data. At the stage of selection of htSNPs, haplotype-block–based methods required a larger number of htSNPs than did unstructured methods but gave lower levels of error in haplotype inference, particularly when there was a significant amount of missing data. We present a Web-based utility that allows investigators to compare the likely error rates of different sets of htSNPs and to arrive at an economical set of htSNPs that provides acceptable levels of accuracy in haplotype inference.
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Inhibition of Amyloid β-Protein Production in Neural Cells by the Serine Protease Inhibitor AEBSF
M Citron2, T.S Diehl2, A Capell2, C Haass4, D.B Teplow3 and D.J Selkoe2, *,
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- Cerebral deposition of amyloid β protein (Aβ) is an early and critical feature of Alzheimer's disease. Aβ production requires the proteolytic release of Aβ from the β-amyloid precursor protein (βAPP). Thus, inhibition of Aβ release is a prime therapeutic goal. Here, we show that the broad spectrum, irreversible serine protease inhibitor, AEBSF, inhibits the constitutive production of Aβ in five different human cell lines, both neural and nonneural. AEBSF also stabilizes full-length βAPP and enhances α-secretion, as shown by an increase in the proteolytic derivative, α-APPs. Further, we demonstrate that the inhibitory effect of AEBSF is specific for Aβ proteins starting at Aspartate 1, suggesting that AEBSF directly inhibits β-secretase, the Methionine–Aspartate (Met–Asp)-cleaving enzyme. These results indicate that specific inhibition of this Aβ-generating protease is possible in living human neural cells and provide information about the characteristics of this as yet unidentified enzyme.
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“He told me at Reebok, ‘Every time I see you slacking, I’m just going to look at you and tell you you’re not going back,’ meaning I’m not going back overseas,” said Christmas. “I said, ‘I hope you’re right.’ So every time I looked at him, he’d just give me a look or he keeps telling me I’m going hard. It’s just a confidence booster in itself, him being in the gym, his presence.”
Christmas was one of the stars of the Celtics Summer League, and his play earned him a spot with the real Celtics team. Apparently, Jason Terry has taken it upon himself to make sure that Christmas can stick around.
This article is an awesome read, Christmas paints Terry in a great light - going into his work routines, his dedication and his shooting prowess.
When the Celtics first signed Terry, I'll admit that I was a little bit skeptical, given his age. However, he's really impressed me from stories like this and his dedication to the team - even getting a tattoo of the Celtics leprechaun already.
Christmas likely won't get very much playing time this season as a Celtic, as a shoot guard he's the last on the depth chart at a very deep position - Avery Bradley, Terry, and Courtney Lee. However, he'll be able to learn a lot from veterans like Terry as well as Kevin Garnett. It's great that Terry can play that role, the strength of character of Celtics players has always been a strength. Glad to see he can add to that.
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Now I’ll show you the lights of incredible outdoor Christmas decorating of the house that are impressive and show how Christmas is celebrated in style.
Christmas ornaments are a beautiful and ancient tradition. Often people can not wait until Christmas comes to decorating the Christmas tree and put the light in theirwindows. Some of them go a step further and decorate your home. It is a long and difficult process, but if you are persistent and if you really want to do this, the results can be spectacular. Check out these pictures and see how it can be surprising. Home decorating is an art. There are even competitions in this issue.
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