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In Afghanistan, U.S. mounts offensive in Taliban haven
JALREZ VALLEY, Afghanistan — Hundreds of U.S. troops pushed into a key Taliban stronghold Wednesday in a major operation to stop the insurgents from infiltrating the Afghan capital from the south and clear the way for the first sustained international aid effort in this remote valley.
Supported by about 200 Afghan soldiers and their French army trainers, 200 soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum, N.Y., encountered no resistance.
U.S.-led NATO forces in Afghanistan are scrambling to beat back the Taliban insurgency by bolstering U.S. forces, delivering long-promised humanitarian and reconstruction projects, girding for a surge in violence with the end of winter and preparing for the country's second democratic presidential election in August.
The reactions to the arrival of the U.S.-led force Wednesday, however, ranged from skepticism to hostility. "Down To America" dabbed in whitewash greeted the U.S. column as it pushed into the valley from the American base in Maydan Shahr, the capital of Wardak Province.
Icy-eyed villagers stared as towering Mine Resistant Ambush Protected armored trucks and other vehicles towing trailers, generators and guns, protected by two helicopter gunships and two A-10 "tank-buster" jets, plowed parts of the valley's main track into knee-high furrows of dense mud. The convoy halted traffic for hours and twice churned slowly through the main bazaar, filling the crisp winter air with choking clouds of diesel fumes.
"Everything was okay before they came here," growled Mohammad Sharif as he sat in his dingy confectionery shop glaring at the American vehicles stopped outside. "We don't want them to come here. We haven't needed them for 1,000 years. This is our country."
The angry comments by Sharif and others seemed to confirm assertions by U.S. officers that the valley, which is about 50 miles south of the capital, Kabul, is under firm Taliban control, and that the guerrillas enjoy strong support among the district's ethnic Pashtuns, who constitute 30 percent of the Jalrez District's impoverished population of about 66,000.
"This is where key leaders of the Taliban are located," said Lt. Tyjuan Campbell, of Palmetto, Fla., of Apache Company, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Infantry Regiment, as he stood outside the abandoned French-built agricultural center that he took for his headquarters.
U.S. and French officers said that Taliban explosives experts produce roadside bombs and suicide vests in the valley. The insurgents also use the area to infiltrate Kabul and launch attacks, stealing through the mountains on narrow tracks and goat paths.
The 3rd Brigade Combat Team plans to set up bases across the valley — the first U.S. presence here since the 2001 U.S.-led ouster of the Taliban — to root out the Taliban and provide the security required to start aid projects aimed at eliminating the insurgents' sanctuary.
Campbell conceded, though, that the U.S. force made no friends with its two-way, three-hour, fume-belching grind through the main bazaar's narrow lane.
"I'm pretty sure they got quite upset. We rolled right through there and rolled right back again," Campbell said as the sun set and the biting cold intensified.
Aziz Ahmad, one of several dozen drivers and passengers stalled by the convoy, at first expressed anger and resentment at the outsiders, complaining about the blockage and saying that villagers "are afraid that fighting will now start here. They are scared."
But in a glimpse of promise for the U.S. troops, Ahmad said that many residents would reconsider their views if the Americans paved the track.
"If they pave the road, that is a foundation for Afghanistan," he said. "Things will begin to change."
The valley is framed by stunning snow-covered peaks, some as high as 12,000 feet, that enclose a narrow plain of layer cake-like dried mud homes, narrow tracks, apple orchards, clear brooks and pastures.
There's no electricity; the inhabitants are desperately poor; the children are filthy, thinly clad and rheumy-eyed; and a U.S. military assessment rates the Afghan government's authority in the Jalrez District "nonexistent."
The U.S. operation began before dawn Wednesday, with helicopters flying small U.S. and Afghan Army units into positions on the sides of the valley near the main bazaar.
The main force's long column of dozens of MRAPs, armored Humvees, trucks and other vehicles was supposed to drive the 15 miles to the Jalrez Bazaar at around 40 mph. However, a partially completed Chinese-built paved road gave way to a rutted, waterlogged track that forced the armored vehicles to slow to less than 10 mph at some points.
Interrupted by frequent stops, the convoy took four hours to reach the main bazaar, passing the French-built agricultural center where it was supposed to establish a base.
Once inside the bazaar, the U.S. trucks and Humvees idled for more than 45 minutes. Men crouched on the verges, some muttering and gesturing, and infant-cradling women hidden in full-length burqas hurried by.
The convoy was forced to turn around on the narrow track on the other side of the bazaar after the troops realized that they'd passed the agricultural center. The return journey took three hours, and more than a dozen trucks and cars were forced to wait while the Americans rumbled back.
"Everybody here seems real happy, especially as we push these monsters through their town," one soldier observed over the radio.
Inside one MRAP, the already cramped space constricted by packs and portable rocket launchers, the delays brought exasperation and derision from crewmembers.
Sgt. Daniel Steciak, the vehicle chief, noted that the bunched-up vehicles made tempting targets for the Taliban.
"I'm pretty sure they know we're here," quipped Steciak, 23, of Columbia, Md.
"The element of surprise, sergeant," responded Pvt. Eli Zajghowski, 22, of Orlando, Fla.
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On-board IPMI BMC Specification: [ Features ]
The Supermicro X11 platform's Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) is built on the ASPEED AST 2500 controller. The AST2500 is designed to dedicatedly support PCIE 1x, Gen2 bus interfaces. It supports 14x I2C/SMBUS devices.
The Supermicro X10 platform's Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) is built on the ASPEED AST 2400 controller. The AST2400 is designed to dedicatedly support PCIE 1x bus interface. It supports 14x I2C/SMBUS devices.
The Supermicro X9 platform's BMC is built on Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller. The WPCM450 communicates with onboard components via six SMBus interfaces, Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) buses, and General Purpose I/O ports.
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San Miguel Beermen vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters March 19, 2014 The 2012–13 PBA season is the 38th season of the Philippine Basketball Association. The season formally opened on September 30, 2012, and expected to finish around August 2013. The season continued to use the three-conference format, starting with the Philippine Cup, or the traditional All-Filipino Conference. The mid season Commissioner's Cup will continue to feature unlimited height limit for imports. The last conference of the season, the Governors Cup will have imports with a 6'5″ height limit.
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|Courtesy Yvonne Jackson, Australia
The hunt for my Australian cousins and the eventual discovery of this photo was quite an undertaking. First, I searched Ancestry's Public Family Trees to locate the names of any descendants. Luckily, I did come across some information on George and Flora's grandchildren in Australia and followed their families as far as I could. What I was especially looking for was an unusual name among the descendants. Eventually, I found it -"Bartheyl". My next step was to go to Facebook and search for that surname. As luck would have it, there were only four and they were all members of the same family in Australia. I sent a polite message (to the one who looked the oldest) inquiring about possible shared Allen heritage. Just two days later, to my great pleasure, I received an affirmative response. My newfound cousin then referred me to another Australian Allen cousin, who shared this photo with me. It was quite a search, but incredibly well worth it.
The photo was labeled on the bottom "George and Flora Allen, Baby Flora." If that is indeed who is pictured here, then this photo had to be taken in either 1886 or 1887. "Baby Flora" was the last child born to this couple due to Flora's premature death in early 1888. Flora Georgina Allen was born in 1886 in Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia. Since she looks about one year old here, it was likely taken within months of her mother's death.
I find it a bit strange that none of their other three children (Angelena Elizabeth b.1876, George Henry b.1880 and William James b.1884) are pictured here. This makes me question if the photo might be misidentified and the little girl here is actually their eldest child, Angelena. If that's the case, it would mean that the photo was taken c.1877-8. On the other hand, the provenance of the photo does point to it being "Baby Flora", since it is her descendants who shared it with me. The description that my cousin gave me of the original, leads me to believe that it is an ambrotype. According to Wikipedia, in the United States, the ambrotype was only popular in the 1850s and 1860s. However, Australia may have had a different time frame for their adoption and discontinuation of photographic processes.
Regardless of who the child is, this photo is very meaningful to me. One of my favorite parts of genealogy is finding "new" family photos. George and Flora have been gone since 1913 and 1888, respectively. Who would have thought that I would be able to discover this treasure more than 7000 miles away and a century later?
To have the opportunity to look upon the faces of my ancestors is priceless.
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I use splines to draw things on my computer. But I need to send these drawings as lines entities to a CN machine.
So I use the explode command to pass from splines to polylines.
But on Qcad 3.0 (final release), splines have very few entities, and as a result, the CN machine is lacking precision for the cutting.
On Qcad 3.0RC releases, as well as Qcad 2, splines had far more entities when exploding splines.
As an example, try this:
See how many entities there are? Do the same with 3.0RC5 and compare.- Draw a rectangle starting from origin to @140,70
- Draw Spline (Control Points, shortcut SP), degree 2, closed using control points upper-left, upper-right, lower-right, lower-left then right-click to valid.
- Select that curve and explode (shortcut XP).
I already searched how to tweak the spline tool script but no avail :/
My question is : Is there a way to add a setting to configure the number of segments for splines, as there was on Qcad 2?
Thank you for reading


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The Importance of Quote Marks
Notice how "hands-free device" is in quotes. That means it's a joke! We're all off the hook! Of course we don't really have to use a hands-free device while talking and driving. The state is just having a josh with us. Good one, California!
Yeah, sure, I'll get right on that "hands-free device" ... [pause as the tension builds] ... HAHAHAHAHA! Ah, man, that was funny. "Hands-free device" -- yeah right!


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No estimator every really wants to admit something is missing from his or her estimate, but trust me — it's always better to double check your estimate to ensure everything is covered before you submit your price.
If you use a computerized estimating system, summarize your estimate, then sort the material cost from high to low. Does everything have a cost associated with it? Does anything look unusual? Sometimes in our rush to get things done, we type fast and "fat finger" an entry. For example, you might have wanted to enter a quantity of "7," but you ended up typing "77," or worse yet "777," which can really throw things off. In addition, sort your labor column from high to low. Does everything look normal? Once you are done with these simple checks, here are a few more tips you should find quite helpful.
For every 100 ft of EMT in your estimate, you should have at least 10 couplings. For every junction box, you should have an average of three to four wire terminations. For every 100 ft of pipe (EMT, PVC, rigid), you should have at least three times the wire, or 300 ft plus slack, plus 100 ft of ground wire. For an average job, your material cost plus quotes should equal one-third of your total project cost. The ratio of labor hours to the project square footage can be telling. For a labor-intensive job, this ratio should be 20% to 25%. Conversely, for a less intensive job (building core/shell), this ratio could be 10% or less.
Generally, you should always complete a detailed take-off versus "square footing" the cost of a job. However, if you keep good historical data, an average cost per square foot for a particular building can be helpful to check to see if your numbers are "in the ballpark."
When you receive your quotes (especially for lighting), check the quantities. Does the quote match the counts you provided to the vendor? Typically, the vendor uses the first set of counts provided, but they may not match yours. Differing quantities (high/low) can make a difference in your bid price (and the bid price of others), so be careful. If your project requires "attic stock" or "spare materials," make sure those are included in your quote as well.
For gear quotes, check the bill of material. Does it contain all the items from the riser? Is it the specified manufacturer? Sometimes items that the particular vendor does not carry are simply excluded from his quote altogether. Review it carefully. Also, look out for specialty testing, which can be an expensive item to miss. Make sure you know what you own and include the price in your estimate. Ultimately, it is the bidder who is responsible for everything on the drawings, not the vendor.
Here's one last word about vendors. If you do not cultivate relationships with your vendors, they will be less likely to work with you on bid day. In today's competitive bidding world, you need every advantage you can get, so relationships become even more important. You won't get the "whisper" number on bid day if you do not have a relationship with your vendor.
Direct Job Expenses
Direct job expenses are costs that are directly related to the project, including lifts, scaffolding, staging, or ladders. This category also encompasses a place to store your material for the project, and it may include a trailer for a field office, including fax/phone/network connections, computers, phones, copiers, furniture, and a site vehicle. Depending on the site, you may also have to include money for parking or, if the lot is remote, money to shuttle your workers from the lot to the job site. Depending on the tools being used on the project, it may include the appropriate training and certification that your electricians will need in order to work on the site. This could include lift-specific training, harnesses and PPE, and NFPA70E and OSHA 10-30 training. If your project requires this, it's best to cover these expenses, and make sure you can have the training completed in time to start work on the job in case you are awarded the project. If there is a generator or large switchgear on the project, rigging should be included as a direct job expense, as well as the cost of permits to complete the rigging, such as "over the road" or "wide load" permits. Also check for "factory witness testing" and load bank testing. Oftentimes, general contractors will require a designated person at the factory to witness the testing of the generator. Finally, don't forget to include money for small tools. They can account for 2% to 3% of the labor cost of the entire project.
As with the take-off phase, checking your take-off and applying quotes and direct job costs takes time. Next month, we'll discuss your labor force and other labor items that should be carried — and how to adjust your estimate to get you closer to putting together your final proposal.
Candels is president of Candels Consulting, an electrical estimating consulting firm in Niantic, Conn. She can be reached at: [email protected].


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This summer is turning the Living Room into a savanna! It's hot, it's the perfect summer vacation. Well, if you're resting all the time in the Living Room in our house ... really ?! First of all, let's get to know how to create a Orren Ellis side dining chair room before. This style of dress is a natural. Bring the natural pattern into the mix. The colors of yellow, orange and green are the main colors in the decoration, which is the color of natural leaves. Get the feel of a more Nature Touch, okay? Let's get started Orren Ellis side dining chair Living Room decor is not difficult, just mix the patterns and colors of the forest. Combined with modern design furniture of the city. This is to make the city feel relaxed, close to nature is easy. Tips: Living Room get lucky! The Living Room is the heart of the house. It should be spacious, open space. Do not place furniture on the way or the entrance door. It will make luck. Create a Orren Ellis side dining chair room with a variety of home. Now let's see how to create a Orren Ellis side dining chair room with a variety of home. Some people may like the vintage, some prefer some classic ones. Orren Ellis side dining chair is all about it! If someone is a vintage line, just pick a soft sofa and mix it with natural patterns. But let's just whisper that the air is hot, I have to ask for the color of the carpet because the advantages of the sofa is that there are many colors. We will have to choose the orange, yellow, green, say that just put the Saba. Combined with the pleasures ... It's a vintage guarantee! Anyone who is passionate about the classic, smooth, solemn, sofas, leather sofa, it is another choice that can adapt to the Orren Ellis side dining chair perfectly. Simply add a relaxing touch to your favorite corner with the Grass Tree. This is a modern and classic atmosphere. For those who are quite lonesome. I have to escape from the armchair. Decorate the Living Room. Take a sit, read a book, sip coffee alone, enjoy the nature, relax private space, then flowers and lights are another item that makes your home look lively. be healthy Just add the light bulb to the set is bright. The tree is just not visible to see how fresh that feel. For real or fake or vase, it makes Living Room infused with the natural vivid nature of it.
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I needed a simple side dining chair, and found this at the top of the search. I can see why it's so popular. The side dining chair is PERFECT. Yes I'm shouting but this is a great side dining chair. If I ever need another color, I'll happily purchase. It also fit true to size. I purchased my usual as well as one size up, and the usual fit perfectly.
If you are one who wants to decorate a new side dining chair and are thinking about the choice of color. Take a look at the following tips to help you choose the right color for you. Choose colors to suit the temperature. Choose color wisely. Choose colors like When choosing a color for the side dining chair The first thing to do is to consider the room temperature, because it will affect the sleep comfort very much. In warmer countries like ours, if we have warm colors or too much hot tones in the room, it will make us feel restless. Therefore, the color must be cool. Gray is a color that gives a sense of calm and relaxation. Or bright green and blue, it helps a lot. Choosing a side dining chair color does not need to worry about the trend too much. But what to pay attention to is the color that influences your emotions and feelings. So if you are feeling like a special color, try to spend the rest of the day with a pillow or a simple decoration. To test how well you react to these colors. The likes of people are not the same. And the influence of colors. It has a different reaction to us. See that the colors. It has the meaning of blue, added lively and refreshing. Especially blue turquoise. It will make you feel very happy and bright in the morning. If the blue sky. It will be fresh and calm with a single. Blue tone goes well with Living Room black and white or beige, so it is a color that is easy to color, white and yellow color is a wake up. If used as a dish, it will cause more appetite. If it is to decorate the side dining chair , try to reduce the intensity to yellow clay. Or if you like fresh colors. Decorated with small pieces. Cushion or frame look. It gives a fresh feeling when waking up. Green is sure to feel more natural than any color. So the green side dining chair is a relaxing side dining chair . Sleep the most comfortable But green is matched with many colors and moods. If matched with fresh colors. The orange color will make the morning to wake up very bright orange color stimulates energy and refreshing. If you put the side dining chair is also good with a pair of opposite colors in turquoise blue. Sleeping with orange makes you look optimistic and happy. White, white, is a color that makes you feel clean and happy. It is the color that makes the room wider and makes the atmosphere look relaxed. If the side dining chair is well lit in the morning, it will make you feel very happy. Pink is believed that 1 in 5 women will have a person who likes to decorate the side dining chair with pink. Pink is a sweet and young woman, dressing up in pink is not only making you feel like a woman. It also makes you feel so young. Recommended to mix pink with gray. To be more modern, purple is a color that gives the creative power. And color expresses the high self. If you use purple to decorate the side dining chair will stimulate the thinking power. And the inspiration in the morning to wake up the red color is a red color to stimulate the power. The red color that suits the side dining chair should be darker. In addition, the red color gives a modern feel and power for the newcomer to use a little red added to the room before, such as pillow cases, sheets or alarm clocks, etc. Black is a color that helps to sleep. Suitable for people who have little sleep time but want to rest. If not careful to use, it can cause stress. The advantages of black is to make it look elegant. It is widely used in rooms that are large and classic in style. The use of the side dining chair blue color will make us wake up significantly. The color of the navy is also good. Recommend to pair with Living Room woods to look mature or with Living Room color metallic to look stylish. Brown is a warm and sincere color scheme. It is a color that helps to be happy in the wake of the white. But be careful about the use. If too much will make it look sad. Good way to decorate other colors. With added brightness.
The side dining chair is one of the cornerstones of the home, as it is the cornerstone of many culinary encounters. important There are a variety of ways to create a stylish side dining chair . One of them is to choose a color because just choose the right color to your heart, it may help to make more appetite or mood good all day to see that color. Which will be your most favorite with a simple trick to choose furniture that matches. Tinted colors Although the color scheme is not limited to decor. But choosing the right color enhances the power and atmosphere of cooking. Let's see what the colors are. What is red? Living Room Red is scary for many people. In fact, if used properly and correctly, it increases the energy as well. Caution When choosing red, it is not recommended to use too fresh or too dark. And red should be matched to the neutral tones of white or black to enhance the transparency of the red Living Room should be used consistently. If you want to chase the tone to the dark red color below. Bright colors on the top to feel comfortable, not uncomfortable. And for the transparency should choose the decoration is stainless steel or metal. Light gray and wood The light gray color and the wood color represent the warmth. And invitations It also provides relaxation and relaxation in nature. The light gray Living Room is pretty with a wood grain in it. This color tone should control the level of the wood to the same level, and because of this color tone makes the room look brighter and wider, so it should be decorated with bright colors. Like a flower vase or a lovely fruit basket. Blue and blue It is a color that makes you feel fresh and energized. It should be used in conjunction with other colors in the blue color match the color of the middle of white to give fun, not boring or match with black, it will be elegant mood. If matched with Earth tone, it will make you feel fresh and calm at the same time. Should find other decorative decorations. Let's not look so boring. Or if you want to smooth. Let's focus on materials and patterns instead. Yellow and green If you like fresh colors, choose a color. And if you like light color, you can use the two colors together, this color adds fun. Color tone attracts people to approach as well. If you choose to use a yellow color to help appetite. If you like both colors and want to use the same, be careful about the use of color balance. Decorations for the side dining chair This color scheme should be a natural color of light wood to brake the freshness of the white color. Most of the side dining chair s of all homes are usually white. It makes you feel refreshed, clean and want to cook to the fullest. White is a neutral color that comes in all colors and decorations. If you like monotone color, do not forget to add vivid color with beautiful flower vases and quality Living Room .


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'Signature scents' are big business. But behind the glossy ads are teams of professional alchemists, experimenting with all manner of exotic extracts to capture the essence of their celebrity endorsers.
Essence of Excellence places teams in this demanding role, presenting a challenge to create and blend an individual fragrance that appeals to a given target market.
Perfumery is an emotive business; teams will work swiftly and efficiently, carefully choosing ingredients with a range of moods and character traits. Successful teams will understand the world from their customer's perspective, aiming to produce both a new fragrance and an associated targeted marketing campaign to a tight deadline.
Having learned the basic techniques of perfumery, teams blend base, mid and top 'notes' to create a ready-to-wear fragrance. Essence of Excellence is by no means restricted to female fragrances; some teams will be working with unisex and male customer profiles.
Positioned as a breakout session or evening entertainment, Essence of Excellence provides a fun context to explore company values and customer satisfaction, network or improve team communication.
Learning and development outcomes
The customer is always at the core in this challenging team building activity. Teams are required to understand the emotions and motivations of their target market in order to capture its essence with a bespoke scent and a creative brand. During the process, participants' own perceptions are also explored, building relationships within each team while demonstrating that we each operate from our own unique and valid model.


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REDEX, the member-owned cooperative of independent RV dealers, is rebranding itself as the Priority RV Network and embarking on an aggressive retail marketing campaign that will include parts and accessory sales in as many as 50 dealerships yet this year. And REDEX eventually plans to expand into rentals and a camping club, according to Executive Director John Mancinelli,
"This dealer cooperative will become a customer-driven organization," says Mancinelli, following the organization's April 28-29 annual meeting at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. "Some organizations are good at selling customers who arrive at their dealership. Our outlook is to have the RV customer seek us out because of our unified and comprehensive nationwide programs that are a great benefit to the consumer."
While REDEX will remain the business-to-business name of the organization, Mancinelli says REDEX dealers, who claim to be the leader in RV sales for all private and publicly held dealer organizations, wanted a more receptive retail/consumer name. That's how the Priority RV Network nameplate evolved.
"Priority RV Network is a fitting name for our cooperative because our dealers want our customers to know they take Priority in all aspects of our business," said Mancinelli in a press release. "Our mission statement reflects our attitude towards our customers."
As for the nationwide launch of the parts and accessories program in San Antonio, Mancinelli said "90% of our dealers have already signed up for this program, and we expect that number to grow in the next few weeks. Priority RV Network will open 50-plus Priority RV Parts Stores this summer. Our first catalog represents approximately 200 parts and accessories priced at or below the industry leading retailer's pricing. We feel very confident that we will grow this brand to 100 locations in the next 18 months."
The Priority RV Parts Stores program is being developed by Voyles & Co., with the dedicated support of NTP Distribution, which Mancinelli describes as "arguably the most consumer-oriented RV parts distributor" available. "This is an unbeatable combination," he noted. "Voyles & Co. is a marketing firm specializing in the RV aftermarket for more than 30 years, coupled with a progressive distributor at the ready to launch a national program designed to give the RV customer an alternative for one-stop parts and accessory shopping."
Four to six catalogs will be produced annually, with a wide range of products available at competitive prices. The catalogs will list participating nationwide dealers and introduce and promote other programs now available to Priority RV Network dealers/consumers, including:
- Customers buying from a Priority RV Network dealer that need service while traveling more then 100 miles from their selling dealer will receive priority service at any REDEX location.
- Dealers who send in insurance quotes and receive payment for quotes, policy sales and renewals "build a book of business and profits in just a few years."
- An exclusive roadside assistance program with a dedicated Priority RV toll-free number and administration.
- Extended warranties private labeled for the network. Dealers are reporting an increase of penetration and profitability on these exclusive products.
- Only the cream of the pre-owned RV crop qualify to be part of this program, states the REDEX release. A 240-point inspection certificate accompanied by a 90-day warranty boost RV sales and profitability.
REDEX, meanwhile, has a newly developed consumer based website www.priorityrvnetwork.com that will feature rolling stock inventory from member/owners. "This site," states the release, "will be ranked in the top three or four for RV sales in the US, and if there is an uptick in participating dealers, it could rank one or two in the nation. This umbrella site and the direct website www.priorityrvpartsstores.com will house our parts catalog, where consumers can place orders online, as well as enrolling in other Priority RV products and services.
"Many of the listed programs are new and are just being added to the web site," adds the release. "As one could imagine, the web site will be in constant change with the growth of the Priority RV Network."


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This essay is a brief historical survey of the leading models of the corporation in American legal theory, with emphasis on the contemporary theory of contractarianism. "Corporate governance" is often said to chiefly concern the "internal" governance of corporations: that is, the relationship among the participants in the corporate enterprise. "Internal" governance is sometimes distinguished from "external" regulation of the nominally "private" business corporation by the state. But the internal and external relationships are intertwined and not mutually exclusive. Thus, even as the contemporary legal discourse on corporate governance purports to focus on internal matters, it advances arguments regarding the extent to which internal relationships are, and should be, structured by private claimants, and the extent to which they are, or should be, structured externally by the state.
These issues are often framed in terms of a debate over the "nature" or "essence" of the corporation. Recurring questions include who "owns" the corporation, whether a corporation is an "artificial" phenomenon created by state fiat or a "natural" byproduct of human interaction, whether the corporation is an entity separate from its constituent individuals, and why decision-making authority is concentrated in professional managers. The shifting answers to these questions are presented as justifications for, or critiques of, the existing corporate governance regime, but can also be seen as shorthand for unspoken normative assumptions about the respective roles of the group, the state, and the individual.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Joo on Theories and Models of Corporate Governance
Theories and Models of Corporate Governance is a new essay by Thomas Wuil Joo, University of California - Davis Law School. It is forthcoming in CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: A SYNTHESIS OF THEORY, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE, H. Kent Baker, Ronald Anderson, eds., (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). Here's the abstract:
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June 10, 2012
Peter de Villiers with Gary Gold and Dick Muir back in his Springboks days © Getty Images
Former South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has backed Gary Gold to be a huge success at Bath, but has sounded a note of caution to the players about their new boss.
Gold injected some fighting spirit into the Newcastle Falcons' floundering Aviva Premiership season when he was appointed interim coach in January and very nearly led them off the foot of the table.
Prior to that, he was De Villiers' assistant coach with the Springboks from 2008 through to their quarter-final exit at last year's Rugby World Cup.
De Villiers believes Bath are lucky to have Gold, but emphasises that the players will have to buy into his methods of coaching.
"He's a brilliant man, he's a student of the game and understands the game well," De Villiers told ESPN. "Technically he's very astute and should make a big difference at Bath. But then again, it all depends on how the people listen to him, how they perceive him and how they want to work with him to be part of the success.
"If it's solely about personality then there are going to be clashes and the game will suffer. But I recommend him with everything I have."
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Action brought on 8 March 2019 – European Commission v Republic of Finland
(Case C-217/19)
Language of the case: English
Applicant: European Commission (represented by: C. Hermes, E. Ljung Rasmussen, Agents)
Defendant: Republic of Finland
The applicant claims that the Court should:
declare that by recurrently granting authorizations for spring hunting of male Common Eiders (Somateria mollissima) in the province of Åland since 2011, the Republic of Finland has failed to fulfil its obligations under Article 7(4) and 9(l)(c) of Directive 2009/147/EC1 of the European parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds;
order Republic of Finland to pay the costs.
Pleas in law and main arguments
Since 2011, the regional government of the Åland Islands, an autonomous region in Finland, has recurrently each year authorized "derogation spring hunting" of male Common Eider ducks with a total quota of 2000 to 3800 birds during two to three weeks in May. This time period coincides with the period of reproduction of Common Eiders.
Article 7(4) of Directive 2009/147/EC prohibits hunting during the period of reproduction.
Finland claims that the spring hunting of Common Eiders in the Åland Islands is justified by the derogation provision of Article 9(1)(c) of Directive 2009/147/EC. According to the case-law of the Court, Member States bear the burden of proof for establishing that the conditions of this provision are met.
The Commission considers that Finland, first, has not established that the derogation regime constitutes "judicious use" within the meaning of Article 9(1)(c) of Directive 2009/147/EC. Finland has, in particular, not substantiated with sound scientific evidence that it is ensured that the relevant population of Common Eider ducks is maintained at a satisfactory level.
Secondly, Finland has not demonstrated that the authorized spring hunting only concerns the use of birds "in small numbers" pursuant to Article 9(1)(c) of Directive 2009/147/EC.


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A Message from the Dean of Yale College
We officially call this publication Yale College Programs of Study, but generations of students and faculty have known it simply as the blue book. A compendium of roughly 2,000 courses to be offered in Yale College in 2019–2020, the blue book is a resource to use. Bookmark pages you wish to return to; browse the subjects that you find yourself called to. Let the blue book be your key to the renowned faculty at Yale, through whose courses you will develop the intellectual knowledge, skills, and sense of citizenship that will serve you all the days of your lives.
Of course, a listing of individual courses does not constitute an education. To help shape that education, we offer you the counsel of faculty and deans and the guiding principles of our distributional requirements, but in the end we are counting on you to explore your old passions and new interests in ways that will lead you to become cultivated citizens of the world. Our expectation is that when you leave Yale, you will not only have acquired a trained mind, broadened knowledge, and a greater sense of citizenship; you also will have come to a deeper understanding of the continuing joy of disciplined learning.
We hope that the blue book will stir you to consider courses of study that you had never before imagined and lead you deeper into intellectual worlds you already have explored. It represents the heart and soul of what the Yale faculty holds in promise for you. It comes to you with our best wishes for a successful year.
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Yale Limited To Eight Hits On Day
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Sarah Onorato provided very little drama when it came to extending her hitting streak to 19 games Saturday. She doubled in her first bat in each game of the doubleheader with Columbia.
There was still plenty of tension in the first game for the big crowd that gathered at Dewitt Family Field. Unfortunately it was the Bulldogs' hearts that were broken. Trailing 2-0 entering the bottom of the seventh, Yale rallied for one run and had the bases loaded with only one out. Columbia pitcher Emily Kenyon, though, retired the next two hitters as the Lions escaped with 2-1 victory. Columbia then went on to complete the sweep with a 7-2 victory in the second game.
Kenyon had limited the Bulldogs to only one hit entering the seventh inning of the first game, but Christy Nelson opened the final frame with a single to left. Kelsey Warkentine then walked and Riley Hughes drove home Nelson with a single to get Yale on the board. After the first out, Hannah Brennan singled to load the bases, and it looked like all the pieces were in place for a dramatic comeback. Kenyon, though, got a strike out and a fly out to seal the victory for Columbia.
Chelsey Dunham was the hard-luck losing pitcher for the Bulldogs. She allowed only five hits and one earned run in seven innings.
Columbia (15-15, 4-4 Ivy) scored once in the first and once in the seventh.
The Lions banged out 13 hits in the second game. They scored once in the first and three times in the third to seize control early.
Brooke Darling was dominant in the circle for the Lions, striking out nine and allowing only four hits.
The Bulldogs (7-21, 3-5 Ivy) scored their two runs in the seventh. Brennan singled and Ong walked to start the rally. Dunham, pinch running for Brennan, scored when Allie Souza reached on an error. Ong and Souza then executed a successful double steal to account for the second run.
Onorato's first-inning double was Yale's only extra base hit of the game. Tori Balta also had a hit.
Brennan had a hit in each game and also drew a walk.
The Bulldogs are back in action on Wednesday when they play a doubleheader at Wagner. The first pitch of the first game is slated for 2:30 p.m.
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mental retardation
mental retardation, below average level of intellectual functioning, usually defined by an IQ of below 70 to 75, combined with limitations in the skills necessary for daily living. Daily living skills include such things as communication, the ability to care for oneself, and the ability to work. The definition of mental retardation has evolved over the years. Prior categorizations of mental retardation, defined solely by IQ, have largely been abandoned in favor of an approach that looks at how much support the retarded person needs in various areas of his or her life at any given time. Such support can range from intermittent help in such things as finding housing or a job, to pervasive, daily, lifelong help in all areas.
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Forex Trading For Beginners – Why Automated Software Is the Best Way to Start
Automated forex software is used by hundreds of thousands of traders of the forex market the world over. These programs automatically place and and trades for you in the currency exchange 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
These programs can obviously enable forex trading for beginners to be done without the risk so that inexperienced traders can make the same kind of money reliably as those who have done it for years, and without the risk at that. That's not the only reason to use a forex program, however. Consider these three reasons to use automated forex software as the best intro of forex trading for beginners.
First off, as I mentioned in opening, automated forex programs work for you 24 hours a day around the clock seven days a week. They scour the market looking for high probability trading opportunities to invest in. Once they find what they believe to be a high probability trading opportunity, the program invests accordingly and then follows that trade and its performance in the market to react to any harmful changes which may come with fluctuations in the market.
Once that inevitably occurs, the automated forex software trades away the now bad investment to save you from loss. Given that the forex market takes place all around the world over different markets, some of which open and close in the middle of the night, saving you from having to perform this full time job and a half yourself is a major asset.
Secondly, relying on an automated forex program to do your analytics and trading works for you is much more cost-effective than hiring a broker to do the same job for you and arguably better at that. Most of these programs are had at a one time cost and are capable of reacting to changes in the market up to the second in which they occur because it's completely automated. They also work without tiring and obviously never make mistakes, every move is the product of algorithmically crunched market behavior and nothing else.
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Vermont governor does not address gun control in second-term inaugural address
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin outlined a second-term agenda focused on improving education from pre-school to college in his second inaugural address delivered Thursday inside the Vermont House chamber.
The speech, and its singular focus, differed greatly from state of the state addresses delivered a day earlier by fellow Northeast Democratic governors -- including Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy -- that featured a variety of themes, including gun control, in the wake of the Newtown shootings.
Diverging from tradition and citing a desire to grow jobs and the incomes of Vermonters, nearly all of Shumlin's 38-minute speech was devoted to reforming and improving education. Among the proposals he outlined Thursday is universal early childhood education funded by redirecting $17 million from the state's Earned Income Tax Credit.
Shumlin called on state government to offer financial support to communities that create publicly funded preschool programs where they do not currently exist. He promised his budget, to be revealed later this month, will include money for first-year startup costs and reimbursement from the state's education fund. And, he proposed that the state cover a shortfall in funding from the federal government for free and reduced lunch. Free lunch should be available to all low-income students, the governor said.
Additionally, Shumlin is seeking an incentive for young Vermonters to stay in the state after college. Students that graduate with a degree in math, science or technology and stay in Vermont for work should be eligible for reimbursement from the state, over a five-year period, for their final year of tuition. Those that graduate with an associate's degree in those fields should receive reimbursement for their final semester, he said.
Finally, he called for a 3 percent boost in funding for the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont to be used entirely for financial aid and scholarships for Vermont students.
Unlike the governors of Connecticut and New York on Wednesday, Shumlin made no mention Thursday of gun laws. During his first two years in office he has frequently called on the state to lead the nation on several fronts, including health care reform and a green energy policy.
But Shumlin has made clear in recent weeks that gun control is not an issue he is looking to take the lead on. He has rejected calls for new state-level gun control laws in Vermont since the Dec. 14 shooting in Newtown that claimed the lives of 20 first-graders and six adults inside an elementary school.
Instead, Shumlin has said he will await the recommendations of a group led by Vice President Joe Biden that will outline steps the federal government can take to prevent gun violence. Those recommendations, expected to include a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, will be delivered to President Obama on Tuesday, Biden said Thursday.
Shumlin has declined to say whether he would support those restrictions at the federal level.
His approach is in stark contrast with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, widely viewed as a potential presidential candidate in 2016, and Malloy. Both delivered state of the state addresses on Wednesday that included calls for more gun restrictions.
Malloy used his address to denounce a plan pitched by the National Rifle Association to have armed guards in all schools. "When it comes to preventing future acts of violence in our schools, let me say this: more guns are not the answer. Freedom is not a handgun on the hip of every teacher and security should not mean a guard posted outside every classroom," he said. "That is not who we are in Connecticut, and it is not who we will allow ourselves to become."
Malloy, too, called on the federal government to create national policy. "As long as weapons continue to travel up and down I-95, what is available for sale in Florida or Virginia can have devastating consequences here in Connecticut," he said.
Cuomo, meanwhile, made a passionate appeal to New York lawmakers "to address the plague and scourge of gun violence." He asked for quick action on stronger gun laws at the state level including "the toughest assault weapon ban in the nation," a ban on high-capacity magazines and a way to keep guns from those that are mentally ill.
"I say to you forget the extremists," Cuomo said. "It's simple. No one hunts with an assault rifle. No one needs 10 bullets to kill a deer."
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I put all the horse sheddings in a bird feeder and the blackbirds plunder it to build their nests. The birds know when it's spring too.
Today it was the sheeps' turn. Their winter grazing on Milkweed is looking tired, and Tractor Dave is coming to roll and feed the grass so it was time to move the sheep. While they're gathered up, it's a good time to worm them and trim their feet, and generally give them a good once over.
With no outbuilding and ten acres for loose sheep to cavort about avoiding capture, I had to fashion a pen and entice them into it. A bucket of barley was enough to get them to ignore the open horse trailer and walk into the pen
I just picked up the trailer from its service, and I was worried that the truck wouldn't pull it when it was full of sheep. The clutch is so bad on the truck that every night I have to reverse up our sloping driveway, because it won't hold in first gear.
After digging the garden yesterday, and wrestling the trailer this morning, fetching all the metal hurdles was tiring. I can feel my wrists and elbows complaining. I worry that my joints are getting worn out. I try to carry more than my upper body strength allows and I think of those bodies from Pompeii. Archaeologists were able to discern slaves' bones from the scarring at the insertions of the muscles. These scars were most prominent on the arms of young girls. And I've got twenty years on them.
God, even my bones are lower class.
By the time I'd caught and treated the first two lambs, I had to surrender. I called Mike and Underkeeper Pete for assistance, and maybe some moral support. My gloves were ripped, I'd broken my makeshift worming syringe, and my hands were shaking from muscle fatigue. When the work gets physically hard, just some company, someone to hand you the can of antibacterial foot spray, takes the pressure off.
With help, I finished the sheep ablutions in an hour. Their feet were desperately overgrown so I've made a note to trim feet more often, my joints be damned.
The truck pulled the loaded trailer. I began to relax a bit and enjoy the few miles between Milkweed and their new field.
No gloves = purple hands. That will take a few days to wear off
I used what was left of my clutch to pull the trailer up the dirt track to the field. The sheep dribbled out and sampled their new forage. My bones are due a day's rest now, or until the sheep shearer comes.
Hayley (our farrier) and I were discussing joints and bones when she visited. Hayley trained for years, and worked as an apprentice blacksmith. Now she has her own business and a mobile forge in the back of her truck. She "hot shoes" horses, heating a basic horseshoe in a forge and shaping it on an anvil to fit the horse's foot exactly.
She's a good fifteen years younger than me but she's already doing her best to conserve her joints. If clients want their horses shod, but the horse doesn't actually need shoes, Hayley tells them she's not prepared to do it. "I only have a certain number of shoes in me. Every pair I fit takes its toll on my body, and I need to work for as long as possible. If they only need a trim, that's what they're going to get."
Outdoor physical work has long been undervalued. There should be a premium paid if you are earning a living at the expense of your body. In most cases, these are jobs that someone else is paying you to do because they are not strong enough to do it, or the work is too hard for them to even contemplate. But there's a stigma associated with people who labor, outside laborers particularly. Hayley labors, but she is a business woman and an artisan. I use my back to grow plants and raise chickens, but I also use my knowledge of soil science, plant biology, and animal husbandry. My brain isn't wearing out, at least not as fast as my skeleton.
Mike is also wearing out, though the accident caused a great leap in his demise, and some side effects. Quincy the puppy is teething and tries to use anything or anyone as a chew toy. I saw the puppy playing on Mike's lap, writhing about and chewing his shirt sleeve. Then I saw blood. Mike doesn't have much feeling in his right arm and he didn't notice the puppy had chewed a hole in his skin. I cleaned it up and it's healing fine. Wearing out on the inside is one thing, being devoured from the outside is another.


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Australia has had a longstanding rivalry with New Zealand, and now the two countries are competing on a new front, with the rollout of high speed broadband networks occurring in both.
However, each country is taking a different path on the road to implementing high speed broadband for its citizens.
This story is part of a series on how other countries have dealt with their own broadband networks and what Australia could learn from their experiences. Read about the American experience and the Korean experience.
The New Zealand approach has been spearheaded by two initiatives: The Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative and the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI).
A UFB working party was established in 2010, with broadband to be rolled out to 75 per cent of New Zealanders over 10 years via fibre-to-the-home. In the first six years, schools, health services and businesses would be prioritised, along with greenfield developments and some residential areas.
New Zealand's fibre network will be capable of achieving 100Mbps speeds, with uplink speeds of at least 50Mbps.
However, unlike Australia, New Zealand already has an extensive fibre-to-the-node network, with the UFB initiative building on that network to extend fibre to premises.
Telecom's structural separation
Telecom New Zealand, the country's equivalent of Telstra, has been a main player in the UFB initiative. Like Telstra, the company was required to undergo a structural separation, which it carried out in November last year, to be eligible for work with the project.
"The previous regulatory regime which started in 2006 [already] had us operationally separated [and] we were already a long way towards being fundamentally split into two companies anyway," says Ian Bonnar, head of communications at Telecom New Zealand.
Bonnar says the option was to either structurally separate or not get involved with UFB and "have the risk of having your assets get overbuilt".
The company was eventually separated into Chorus, which owns the country's copper network and will help build the new fibre network, and the retained Telecom brand, which carries out retail and mobile operations.
However, Paul Budde, telecommunications analyst, says in the beginning Telecom was reluctant to co-operate with a structural separation. "It took longer for Telecom to come around than [Telstra]," Budde says. "In the end the government really had to put the legislation in place before Telecom accepted that, and obviously [it] had to play ball from that moment onwards."
Three other partnerships are deploying UFB, along with Chorus, which is providing most of the UFB coverage (69.4 per cent) — Enable Services; Waikato Networks; and Northpower. Eventually, the Chorus UFB network will pass by more than 800,000 premises by 2019, according to a report by BuddeComm.
While Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) will cost around $36 billion, New Zealand's UFB is considerably less, with the government investing NZ$1.5 billion (A$1.2 billion), managed by Crown Fibre Holdings (CFH). Private investment is also expected to make up some of the funding, but it is still unclear what role it will play.
Australia is also grappling with funding models, with a recent joint committee on the NBN calling on NBN Co to provide details on how and when it plans on transitioning to a funding model which uses private equity.
However, unlike NBN Co, which has stated the NBN is being built for the public good and not to maximise profit, CFH has stated it will provide a commercial return on the Crown's investment. The UFB would also be operated as a business under the direction of the government's ministers and the minister for communications and information technology.


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The Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) was established in 1988 by the Governament of Dubai and is home to the UAE Marine Sports Federation, the regional authority and regulating body for water sports in Dubai. They organize up to forty local, national and international watersports events each season and highlight Dubai worldwide through their brands Sea Dubai, so they know exactly what's going on where in terms of high octane race schedules both locally and internationally.
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William Henry offers amazing knives, writing instruments, money clips and divot tools. Company was founded in 1997 by partners Matthew William Conable and Michael Henry Honack. Their tools regularly win prestigious awards in the professional world's most authoritative exhibitions.
Artisans from William Henry are the real masters of their craft. Each item is full of unique art design and high level of work. All products can be decorated with Koftgari, carved silver, and various engraving. Lock buttons and thumbstuds of the finest knives could be adorned with with semi-precious and precious gems. Gold and other precious materials are regularly used to decorate important things, but what about meteorites? Not so long ago, media stated that William Henry uses meteorite for its Ventana collection!
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To celebrate the 4th of July and generate public appreciation for our nation's history, Teaching with Historic Places is featuring lesson plans related to America's battle for independence, the creation of our nation, and other lessons with related Independence Day themes. These lessons, based on sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, are free and ready for immediate classroom use by students in history and social studies classes.
• The Battle of Bennington: An American Victory (107)
Learn how a battle in a tiny valley near the frontier in northern New York helped determine whether the American colonies would become an independent nation. (National Historic Landmark)
• The Battle of Bunker Hill: Now We Are at War (42)
Learn how this American Revolution battle spurred colonial unity and sparked the formation of the Continental Army. (National Park/National Historic Landmark)
• The Battle of Oriskany: "Blood Shed a Stream Running Down" (79)
Learn how New York's Mohawk Valley became the setting for a fierce Revolutionary War battle that pitted residents of the area, including the nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, against each other. (National Park/National Historic Landmark)
• Embattled Farmers and the Shot Heard Round The World: The Battles of Lexington and Concord (150)
Walk the road where the "shot heard 'round the world" sparked the American Revolution, and investigate how works of art both depicted and shaped our memory of these dramatic battles. (National Park)
• Glen Echo Park: Center for Education and Recreation (24)
Understand the evolution Maryland's Glen Echo Park, including how this site served as a community center for celebrating the Fourth of July. (National Park)
• Guilford Courthouse: A Pivotal Battle in the War for Independence (32)
Learn how the deceptive results of this battle in the backwoods of North Carolina helped set the stage for American victory. (National Park/National Historic Landmark)
• Independence Hall: International Symbol of Freedom (132)
Learn about Independence Hall and about how the international influence of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution led to the designation of the building in which they were adopted as a World Heritage Site. (National Park/UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon (36)
Understand the influences that shaped the symbolic meaning of the bell and how it was transformed into an international symbol of liberty. (National Park)
• "The Rockets' Red Glare":
Francis Scott Key and the Bombardment of Fort McHenry (137)
Learn how the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore led to the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and how Key's song became a powerful symbol for Americans. (National Park) Learn how a classroom teacher uses this lesson.
• Saratoga: The Tide Turns on the Frontier (93)
Learn about 18th-century warfare and the battle that was a turning point of the American Revolution. (National Park)
• The Washington Monument: Tribute in Stone (62)
Understand why George Washington was so revered during his lifetime and beyond, and learn why it took 100 years to complete this famous monument in his honor. (National Park)
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Singapore, Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Bangkok
Every lover of Asian cuisine, from "foodie" to chef, will appreciate this journey into the spice markets and frying pans of Southeast Asia, tailored, of course, to your tastes and expertise. Flavors of Southeast Asia features each region's main cultural attractions as well as food-focused touring, shopping for distinctive local goods and artisanal food products, a variety of dining experiences, and cooking classes, if desired. Accommodation is at some of the world's most extraordinary luxury hotels, all of which emphasize the local aesthetic and cuisine.
Start in Singapore, where Chinese, Malaysian, Indian and Middle Eastern influences simmer in the same cultural melting pot. During touring, walk through the various ethnic quarters to see how each of these cultures contributes to the fabric of the city. Explore "wet" markets (where fresh meat, produce and live fish are sold), "dry" markets (spices, preserved foods, herbal medicine and other dry ingredients) and housewares markets (baskets and cooking utensils). In Little India, Chinatown and the Malay district, stop in some of the shophouses to sample local sweets and snacks. Visit the most interesting Chinese and Hindu temples, and learn about Peranakan (Straights Chinese) heritage through museums, shops and tastings. Also explore amazing contemporary structures such as the SkyPark observation deck at the Marina Bay Sands complex, and Gardens by the Bay, a wonderland of theme gardens, waterways, conservatories and "supertrees." There will be ample free time to enjoy the legendary Raffles Hotel Singapore, one of the world's most luxurious resort hotels.
Next, travel to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam's most dynamic city. One day, enjoy an evening street food tasting tour in different districts around Saigon. Also enjoy in-depth cultural touring. Visit interesting neighborhoods like Cholon (Saigon's Chinatown) and explore busy markets and temples. Learn about the city's history while touring French colonial-era landmarks, as well as the mid-century Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum. If desired, browse the boutiques of Vietnamese designers and renowned art galleries and museums. Along the way, enjoy opportunities to stop for a refreshing Vietnamese iced coffee, or snack on a typical Vietnamese banh mi (baguette sandwich).
Continue to Hoi An, an atmospheric port town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay at a luxury beachfront resort, and experience the best of this centuries-old town during private touring. Visit the vibrant morning market, where stalls are piled high with fresh fish and produce. Explore the colorful backstreets, and tour well-preserved historic homes, temples, the Japanese Covered Bridge and other interesting attractions. Perhaps visit a local tailor for custom-made silk clothing, a Hoi An specialty, and enjoy a boat ride on the river. Also visit the nearby Museum of Cham Sculpture, as well as the Marble Mountains, which contain Buddhist cave temples. One day, visit a farming community famous for vegetables and enjoy a private cooking class focusing on regional specialties such as fresh spring rolls or cao lau noodles. Upon request, we can arrange additional activities in and near Hoi An, such as visits to local villages, an excursion to the Cham ruins in My Son, biking through the countryside, or a silk lantern-making lesson at a Confucian temple. There will also be time to relax and enjoy your resort's beautiful architecture, spa and beach.
Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam's fascinating capital and intellectual center. One day, meet a culinary expert to tour one of Hanoi's excellent markets and sample local street food specialties like bun cha (barbecued pork with noodles) and pho cuon (fresh herb and beef rolls). Also enjoy private cultural touring of city highlights such as the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, the House on Stilts, and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Take an in-depth tour of Hanoi's incredible Old Quarter, where each street was historically dedicated to a specific trade or material, such as bamboo, silk and lacquer. While touring the narrow streets, learn about the history of the Old Quarter and its traditional architecture, and see how it has transformed into a fashionable district with cafes, art galleries and boutiques featuring the finest Vietnamese design and style. Explore Hoan Kiem Lake and leafy backstreets lined with beautiful French colonial-era buildings, many of which are now upscale restaurants.
Next, spend several days in rural Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. Stay at one of Asia's most luxurious and atmospheric resorts, surrounded by mountains and lush fields of terraced rice paddies. Enjoy a private cooking class with a master chef and learn the nuances of northern Thai cuisine through dishes like larb muang moo (spicy ground pork salad); khao soi (coconut milk-based curry noodle soup); and som tum (green papaya salad). During private touring, visit a revered mountaintop temple and see monks collecting their morning alms. Also browse craft districts specializing in celadon ceramics, silver, teak furniture, paper umbrellas, and beautiful silk weavings. Alternatively, take an excursion to an elephant sanctuary. In the evening, explore the bustling night market and its many street food stalls. Other optional activities can be arranged, upon request, such as golfing, hiking, shopping excursions, family activities, in-depth Buddhist experiences, and more.
Conclude with comprehensive touring in Bangkok. Visit the most important temples to learn about Buddhist practices and influences on daily life. Hear monks chanting at a morning ceremony and visit palaces and noted museums. Explore colorful markets selling textiles, flowers, Buddhist items and crafts as well as unique floating markets selling fresh produce and snacks. One night, take a private tour to experience some of Bangkok's best street food. Another night, perhaps enjoy contemporary cuisine at a top restaurant in the city. There will also be time to enjoy one of the world's leading spas, swim and shop for exquisite Asian art.
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KINGSTON — Police arrested 21 people and seized cars and drugs during an early morning raid Thursday.
KINGSTON — Police arrested 21 people and seized cars and drugs during an early morning raid Thursday.
At least a third of those arrested are alleged to be gang members, while most had been arrested previously for felonies.
Several people were still at large following the 7 a.m. raid.
The sweep concludes a three-month probe into drug trafficking in Kingston and follows a March 2012 raid in which 101 people were arrested.
"If you come to this area to sell, buy or deal drugs, you're not welcome," said city police Chief Egidio Tinti.
Police believe the raid delivered a fatal blow to the Dime Boys, a homespun gang named after the common $10 price for a very small bag of crack.
The sweep also targeted members of Blackout — a local gang with five suspected members arrested in the previous raid — and the Crips.
The suspects were accused of selling $100 to $300 quantities of crack cocaine, powder cocaine and heroin. Police spent some $8,000 on 50 undercover buys during the investigation.
Nearly 30 city cops spread from Saugerites to Woodstock to Kingston to Lloyd Thursday.
Nobody resisted arrest, and nobody was injured, which was a relief to police.
"Undercover work is inherently dangerous, and the arresting of felons is inherently dangerous," said Detective Sgt. Brian Robertson.
Several of those charged were already in Ulster County Jail on unrelated manners.
The rest were brought to the jail Thursday and have arraignments scheduled for Friday.
The 18 males and three females arrested range in age from 18 to 54, with many in their low to mid 20s. Less than half lived in Kingston.
"We go where the deals go," Robertson said.
Those arrested face 71 felony and six misdemeanor charges in total, nearly all of which pertain to having or selling drugs.
Other charges included criminal possession of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence and criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument.
Thursday's raid comes as work from the March 2012 sweep nears its conclusion. Nearly 100 convictions have been obtained as a result of that raid, Tinti said.
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Pink Floyd frontman backs McKinnon musical protest
Shine on you crazy diamond
A small group of protesters held a successful musical protest against attempts to extradite UFO enthusiast turned hacker Gary McKinnon to the US on Thursday.
Janis Sharp, McKinnon's mum, organised the sing-in protest outside the US embassy on Thursday to coincide with President Barack Obama's visit to London for the G20 conference and UN World Autism Awareness Day.
Janis Sharp, McKinnon's mum, is accompanied by musician/guitarist James Litherland in her rendition of "Chicago"
Sharp rewrote the lyrics (but not the tune) of Graham Nash's "Chicago" as a protest against long-running attempts to wrench her son over to the US to face trial and probable incarceration for hacking into US government and military systems. The protests also sought to highlight concerns with the lop-sided UK-US extradition treaty more generally.
These efforts gained a massive publicity boost when David Gilmour, legendary singer and guitarist with Pink Floyd, agreed to sing on the backing track of the song. Gilmour wasn't able to attend the event himself, but he did post a message of support for McKinnon on his website, adding his name to those who oppose McKinnon's extradition.
John Smith, London Rap artist, and his friend Olivia put a shout out for McKinnon.
Crank up the volume
Music has been a feature in McKinnon's long-running campaign against extradition. Celebrity supporters of McKinnon's include former Police frontman Sting and wife Trudie Styler.
Nash, famous as a member of Crosby, Stills, & Nash, gave permission for his song "Chicago" to be rewritten to reflect McKinnon's plight. He, along with Gilmour, also number themselves among McKinnon's supporters.
McKinnon's friends and family hope to produce a music track/compilation CD - involving some famous musicians - in support of Gary McKinnon's legal fight against extradition, the Free Gary support blog reports.
Other high-profile supporters outside the world of music include London mayor Boris Johnson, Lord Carlile, the independent reviewer of anti-terror laws, and former Beirut hostage Terry Waite.
The 'sit-in' musical protests took place two months before a judicial review on whether Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was correct to allow extradition proceedings against McKinnon to continue in spite of his recent diagnosis with Asperger's Syndrome. This hearing represents McKinnon's best hopes of avoiding extradition after the failure of earlier appeal to the House of Lords and elsewhere last year, prior to McKinnon's diagnosis with a mild form of autism. ®
A big Reg thank you to Janis Smith for use of the photographs. Janis and her husband Wilson are both musicians, which is why they came to live and work in London when Gary was a child. "Gary is a gentle musician but unfortunately that's not how he's portrayed in the media," she said.
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Big Nev - done it and bin there!
Nev is quite simply God to me. Hoping to finally meet him in a few weeks when he does "An Evening with...." at Newport British Legion
I hope he's got a good mic, plus you'll truly appreciate his rugby physique hahaha, he's bigger than me lad.
Cheers! I usually get trashed!David"Smokie"Smallman?
My grandad reckoned he seen Roy Vernon smoking while taking a penalty!
Is that after the bingo ?
No offence but really?I watched him and never a fag on the pitch
Maybe you missed it? Maybe he was taking the piss?
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Every starter collected a hit and Andy Williams (1-0) picked up his first win of the season as the Tennessee Tech baseball team (29-12, 16-5) used consistent scoring to defeat Alabama A&M (3-36, 1-13), 12-5, Tuesday evening.
The Golden Eagles scored in each of the first five innings, never giving the Bulldog pitchers a break or the Alabama A&M offense a chance to catch up. Starter Garrett Baugh gave Tech plenty of space to build a lead, not allowing a hit until the third inning while striking out five of the first six batters he faced.
The Tech bats put up one run in the first, two in the second, two in the third, three in the fourth, three in the fifth, and one more for good measure in the seventh. Zach Stephens and Evan Frazier led the Golden Eagles with three RBI apiece. Stephens gathered one of Tech's four sacrifice flies on the day, driving in the first run of the game. He later ripped a double down the left field line, driving in two more runs.
Frazier collected all three RBI in one shot, pumping a three-run home run over the left field fence with two outs in the bottom of the fifth. His dinger provided the knock-out punch for the Golden Eagles, doubling its three-run lead to make the score 11-5.
Williams collected his first win of the season, striking out six batters in two innings of relief. The six strikeouts were just one away from the junior's career-high and put a stop to three consecutive innings of scoring for the Bulldogs.
Senior Austin Wulf went 3-for-3 in the contest, driving in two runs with two sac flies. Zach Zarzour crossed home plate three times, scoring each time he reached base. Dylan Bosheers collected three hits, scoring a run and driving in a run as well. Senior outfielders Michael Morris and James Abraham each went 2-for-3 while scoring two runs apiece.
Leading the Bulldogs was designated hitter Jordan Benford, who hit a two-run shot in the fifth inning to bring Alabama A&M within three runs one last time. Patrick Dodson also recorded two RBI in the contest, leading the Bulldogs with three hits in five at-bats. Allen Belue (0-7) was tabbed with his seventh loss of the season, giving up five runs (three earned) in three innings.
With the win, Tech recorded its 29th win of the season, putting them just one victory away from becoming the seventh Golden Eagle squad to post a 30-win season. It would also mark head coach Matt Bragga's fourth 30-win team in his 10 years of coaching.
The Golden Eagles will look for win No. 30 on Friday when they host Ohio Valley Conference opponent Murray State in the first of a three-game set. Game one will feature a 6 p.m. CDT first pitch.


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