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Syrian army attacks hills around Christian village
Sep 09, 2013, 10:23 AM EDT
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BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian troops launched an attack Monday on hills overlooking a Christian-majority village near the capital Damascus, two days after rebel forces captured the ancient community, an activist group said.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said fighters from the al-Qaida-affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra or Nusra Front and the Qalamon Liberation Front still control Maaloula, an ancient village that is home to two of the oldest surviving monasteries in Syria. Rebels captured the village on Saturday.
The battle has thrown a spotlight on the deep-seated fears that many of Syria's religious minorities harbor about the growing role of Islamic extremists on the rebel side in Syria's civil war.
In London, Secretary of State John Kerry said Syrian President Bashar Assad could resolve the crisis surrounding his purported use of chemical weapons by turning "every single bit" of his arsenal over to the international community by the end of the week.
But Kerry, who joined British Foreign Secretary William Hague at a news conference in London, said that he thought Assad "isn't about to do it."
The United States has been seeking international support for limited strikes against Assad's government, which it accuses of using chemical weapons in an Aug. 21 assault near the capital Damascus. The U.S. cites intelligence reports as saying the attack killed at least 1,429 people, including more than 400 children, though other estimates are much lower. President Barack Obama is also seeking authorization from Congress for the strikes.
Kerry reiterated the U.S. position that there is very compelling evidence that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against his own people.
Assad warned in an interview broadcast Monday on CBS that there will be retaliation against the U.S. for any military strike launched in response to the alleged chemical weapons attack. Assad said, "You should expect everything."
Asked to elaborate, Assad said, "You should expect everything. Not necessarily from the government." He added that the U.S. would "pay the price if you are not wise with dealing with terrorists."
Assad denied U.S. official statements that said he was behind the Aug. 21 attack, saying his soldiers were "in another area" at the time. Asked about the case the U.S. is arguing, Assad said, "Nothing has been presented."
In Moscow, Russian and Syrian foreign ministers strongly pushed for the return of United Nations inspectors to Syria to continue their probe into the use of chemical weapons and again warned Washington against launching an attack.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after Monday's talks with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Moallem that U.N. chemical weapons experts should complete their probe and present their findings to the U.N. Security Council.
"We have agreed to push for the soonest return of inspectors," Lavrov said.
Al-Moallem said his government was ready to host the U.N. team, and insisted that Syria is ready to use all channels to convince the Americans that it wasn't behind the attack.
Meanwhile, the fighting in and around Maaloula entered its sixth day on Monday. Rebels said in a video released a day earlier that they will pull out of the town having achieved their objective of taking an army post there.
Rami Abdul-Rahman, who heads the Observatory, said troops attacked the hills around Maaloula early Monday under the cover of heavy shelling. He said the aim of the troops appears to "to isolate the rebels in the village."
The village, famous for being home to two of the oldest surviving monasteries in Syria, is nearly empty of its inhabitants. Only around 50 people remain there, according to a resident who left the area in the past days.
The man, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals from rebels, said there was a truce Monday morning in order for paramedics to evacuate 10 wounded Christian residents.
He added that one church on the western side of the village was burnt.
A nun in the village told the Lebanon-based Al-Mayadeen TV that Nusra Front members are still in control of the village, adding that they entered her convent early Monday and took pictures and videos of the site.
"The Syrian army is on the outskirts," said Pelagia Sayaf, who heads the Mar Takla convent. "We only know about what is happening in the convent. We know nothing about outside and whether anyone was killed or kidnapped ... There are sporadic clashes and I can hear the sound of warplanes."
In the video released by rebels, a masked commander surrounded by eight masked gunmen said that rebels would pull back from the town after "blowing up this post that used to harm Muslims." He added that "we will soon withdraw from this city not out of fear but to leave the homes to their owners."
As he spoke, sounds of explosions and shooting could be heard in the background. The commander said regime forces were shelling the village.
Two nuns also appeared in the video, saying they were well-treated by the rebels. "They behaved well with us and they did not harm us," said one of the nuns at the rebels' prompting.
The videos appeared genuine and corresponded to other AP reporting on the events depicted.
Some residents of the town reached by phone had previously claimed abuses by rebels, including one who said he saw Christian villagers being threatened with death unless they converted to Islam. The accounts could not be independently verified. They also spoke anonymously for fear of reprisals.
Situated about 40 miles (60 kilometers) northeast of Damascus, Maaloula had until recently been firmly under the regime's grip despite sitting in the middle of rebel-held territory east and north of the capital.
The village was a major tourist attraction before the civil war. Some of its residents still speak a version of Aramaic, a biblical language believed to have been used by Jesus.
The attack highlights fears among Syrian Christians that the alternative to Assad's regime — which is made up mostly of Alawites, followers of an offshoot of Shiite Islam — would not tolerate minority religions.
Such concerns have helped Assad retain the support of large chunks of Syria's minority communities, including Christians, Alawites, Druze and ethnic Kurds. Most of the rebels and their supporters are Sunni Muslims.
The Observatory meanwhile said that three rockets hit a traffic police station in the central city of Homs, killing 11 policemen and wounding more than 10, after midnight Monday.
Syria's crisis, which began in March 2011, has killed more than 100,000 people according to the U.N.
Associated Press writer Albert Aji contributed to this report from Beirut.


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I've been feeding my fish a wheat-germ based fish food, when can I switch them to a higher-protein fish food? Jena – Tulsa, OK
At this time of year, as the cold wind of winter gradually begins to soften into the warmer days of early spring, and we anxiously wait for the long, hot, blissful days of summer sunshine, your fish will start to stir and wake from their sullen winter respite at the bottom of your pond, slowly ascending their way up from its murky depths, basking at its gently sun-kissed surface, all the while poking and searching with their little mouths agape, longing for their much anticipated and greatly missed, daily feedings…
Like most active "Ponders" I know, you've been cooped up indoors all winter long, spending your time reading every water garden article that you can get your hands on! And when you're not busy reading, you're spending your time talking with all of your other pond friends, either locally or online. Many of you have been asking the same question: when is the correct time to begin gradually switching over from a wheat germ-based Spring and Fall Fish Food, to one with a greater protein concentration?
Here is the answer to that question, and a few more important things to keep in mind…
Water Temperature is less than 39° Fahrenheit: DO NOT feed them. When temperatures are this cold, a fish's digestive system is shut down and anything they eat would not get properly digested. Since fish get their "body heat" from their outside environment, metabolic reactions (like digestion) take more time in colder water, which is why feeding can be dangerous to fish in lower water temperatures.
Water Temperature is between 40 to 55° Fahrenheit: It is important to feed your fish a low-protein, wheat germ-based fish food at this time. As fish begin to wake up from dormancy, you may begin to feed them a whet germ-based fish food, such as Pond Logic® Spring and Fall Fish Food. This type of food is more easily digestible by fish than their regular protein based fish food diet and will gently help reintroduce solid food into your fish's diet.
Water Temperature is above 55° Fahrenheit: At this point, the fish are readily active and their digestive systems are fully up and running. You can choose between an assortment of balanced diet, protein-based fish foods, such as Pond Logic® Floating Ponstix or higher-protein diets such as Pond Logic® Growth and Color Fish Food.
Hopefully this helpful information should keep things simple for everyone; that way we can all get back to more important things… like spring cleaning the pond!
Pond Talk: What time of year do you normally switch from wheat germ-based fish food to a high-protein fish food?
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This Lenovo laptop is said to boot up in just 10 seconds. Pretty speedy, but can it boot up and launch its own parachute while in freefall? Will it survive?? Thanks, Lenovo. You're making me want to see you fail.
The answer to all the above questions is supposed to be an emphatic yes. That's the point. You're supposed to want to own a sky-diving beast of a laptop. And you gotta love the tense score and shaky cam that really tries to get you invested. But its so obvious. And cheesy to boot. By the end of the clip, I wonder "What if that parachute failed?" or "Imagine if it just fell out of its harness." Then I laugh. Because that's something I want to see.
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Your child's inner ears may be damaged if he or she is around extremely loud noises or around loud noises for long periods of time. This is called noise-induced hearing loss.
One way of describing noise is by decibels.
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Loud noises can damage the hair cells in the inner ear and the hearing nerve. This is called sensorineural hearing loss or nerve deafness. Sensorineural hearing loss also has many other causes.
Hearing loss from loud noises may happen right away or slowly over a period of years. It may be permanent or temporary.
Your child may be around loud noise anywhere. Examples of noises that can cause hearing loss include:
Having trouble hearing is the main symptom of noise-induced hearing loss. Your child may have the following:
Your child's healthcare provider will ask question about your child's hearing. He or she will examine your child, paying close attention to the ears. Your child may be referred to a specialist for hearing testing.
Hearing testing is usually done by an audiologist or an ENT. An ENT is a specialist who treats problems with the ears, nose, and throat.
Once the hearing nerve is damaged, it is permanent. Treatment may include:
Permanent hearing loss is the most serious complication of noise-induced hearing loss. Regularly being around loud noise can also cause:
You and your children should use earplugs or muffs when you know you will be around loud noise. Earplugs fit into the outer ear. Earmuffs fit over the entire outside of the ear. Both help prevent hearing loss. Other things to do include:
Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent. To protect your child's hearing from further damage and to help your child manage hearing loss:
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text: Print Overview Ebstein anomalyEbstein anomalyEbstein anomaly is a rare heart defect in which the tricuspid valve — the valve between the upper right chamber (right atrium) and the lower right chamber (right ventricle) of the heart — doesn't work properly. As a result, blood leaks back through the valve and into the right atrium. Atrial septal defect is a hole between the two upper chambers of the heart. About half the people with Ebstein anomaly have an atrial septal defect. Ebstein anomaly is a rare heart defect that's present at birth (congenital). In Ebstein anomaly, your tricuspid valve — the valve between the two right heart chambers (right atrium and right ventricle) — doesn't work properly. The tricuspid valve sits lower than normal in the right ventricle, and the tricuspid valve's leaflets are abnormally formed. Blood may leak back through the valve, making your heart work less efficiently. Ebstein anomaly may also lead to enlargement of the heart or heart failure. If you have no signs or symptoms associated with Ebstein anomaly, careful monitoring of your heart may be all that's necessary. If signs and symptoms bother you, or if the heart is enlarging or becoming weaker, treatment for Ebstein anomaly may be necessary. Treatment options include medications and surgery. Ebstein Anomaly Ebstein Anomaly Part Two: Patient Frequently Asked Questions SymptomsMild forms of Ebstein anomaly may not cause symptoms until later in adulthood. If signs and symptoms are present, they may include: Shortness of breath, especially with exertion Fatigue Heart palpitations or abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) A bluish discoloration of the lips and skin caused by low oxygen (cyanosis) When to see a doctorIf you or your child has signs or symptoms of heart failure — such as feeling easily fatigued or short of breath, even with normal activity — or is showing blue skin coloration around the lips and nails (cyanosis), talk to your doctor. He or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in congenital heart disease (cardiologist). Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Causes Chambers and valves of the heartChambers and valves of the heartA normal heart has two upper and two lower chambers. The upper chambers, the right and left atria, receive incoming blood. The lower chambers, the more muscular right and left ventricles, pump blood out of your heart. The heart valves, which keep blood flowing in the right direction, are gates at the chamber openings. Ebstein anomaly is a heart defect that you have at birth (congenital). Why it occurs is still unknown. To understand how Ebstein anomaly affects your heart, it helps to know a little about how the heart works to supply your body with blood. How your heart worksYour heart is made up of four chambers. The two upper chambers (atria) receive blood. The two lower chambers (ventricles) pump blood. Four valves open and close to let blood flow in one direction through the heart. Each valve consists of two or three strong, thin flaps (leaflets) of tissue. When closed, a valve prevents blood from flowing to the next chamber or from returning to the previous chamber. Oxygen-poor blood returns from your body and flows into the right atrium. Blood then flows through the tricuspid valve and into the right ventricle, which pumps the blood to your lungs to receive oxygen. On the other side of your heart, oxygen-rich blood from your lungs flows into the left atrium, through the mitral valve and into the left ventricle, which then pumps the blood to the rest of your body. What happens in Ebstein anomalyIn Ebstein anomaly, the tricuspid valve sits lower than normal in the right ventricle. This makes it so that a portion of the right ventricle becomes part of the right atrium (becomes atrialized), causing the right atrium to be larger than usual. Because of this, the right ventricle can't work properly. Also, the tricuspid valve's leaflets are abnormally formed. This can lead to blood leaking backward into the right atrium (tricuspid valve regurgitation). The placement of the valve and how poorly it's formed may vary among people. Some people may have a mildly abnormal valve. Others may have a valve that is extremely displaced, and it may leak severely. The more the tricuspid valve leaks, the more the right atrium enlarges as it receives more blood. At the same time, the right ventricle enlarges (dilates) as it tries to cope with the leaky valve and still deliver blood to the lungs. Thus, the right-sided chambers of the heart enlarge, and as they do, they weaken, which may lead to heart failure. Other heart conditions associated with Ebstein anomalySeveral other heart conditions may be associated with Ebstein anomaly. A few common conditions include: Holes in the heart. Many people with Ebstein anomaly have a hole between the two upper chambers of the heart called an atrial septal defect or a small flap-like opening called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). A PFO is a hole between the upper heart chambers that is present in all babies before birth but usually closes after birth, although it may remain open in some people without causing issues. These holes may allow oxygen-poor blood in the right atrium to mix with oxygen-rich blood in the left atrium, decreasing the amount of oxygen available in your blood. This causes a bluish discoloration of the lips and skin (cyanosis). Abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias). Some people with Ebstein anomaly have an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid heartbeats (tachycardia). These types of arrhythmias can make your heart work less effectively, especially when the tricuspid valve is leaking severely. In some cases, a very fast heart rhythm may cause fainting spells (syncope). Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. Some people with Ebstein anomaly may also have a condition known as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome — an abnormal electrical pathway in the heart. The presence of WPW syndrome can lead to very fast heart rates and fainting spells. Risk factorsCongenital heart defects, such as Ebstein anomaly, happen early in the development of a baby's heart. It's uncertain what risk factors might cause the defect. Genetic and environmental factors are both thought to play a role. People with a family history of heart defects may be more likely to have Ebstein anomaly. A mother's exposure to certain medications, such as lithium, may be associated with Ebstein anomaly in the child. ComplicationsMany people with mild Ebstein anomaly have few complications. However, you may need to take some precautions in certain situations: Being active. If you have mild Ebstein anomaly with a nearly normal heart size and no heart rhythm disturbances, you can probably participate in most physical activities. Depending on your signs and symptoms, your doctor may recommend that you avoid certain competitive sports, such as football or basketball. Your doctor can help you decide which activities are right for you. During pregnancy. In many cases, women with mild Ebstein anomaly can safely have children. But pregnancy does have risks. If you plan on becoming pregnant, be sure to talk to your doctor ahead of time. He or she can tell you if it's safe for you to become pregnant and help decide how much extra monitoring you may need throughout pregnancy and childbirth. He or she may also suggest other treatments for your condition or symptoms before you become pregnant. Being pregnant puts additional strain on your heart and circulatory system not only during pregnancy, but also during labor and delivery. However, vaginal delivery may be possible. Rarely, severe complications can develop that can cause death to the mother or baby. Other complications that may result from Ebstein anomaly include heart failure, heart rhythm problems and, less commonly, sudden cardiac arrest or stroke. By Mayo Clinic Staff Ebstein anomaly care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Diagnosis & treatment Nov. 02, 2018 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Ebstein anomaly. American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/CongenitalHeartDefects/AboutCongenitalHeartDefects/Ebsteins-Anomaly_UCM_307025_Article.jsp#.VqE5kdhIjmI. Accessed Jan. 11, 2016. Fuster V, et al., eds. Congenital heart disease in children and adolescents. In: Hurst's The Heart. 13th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2011. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed Jan. 11, 2016. Agarwala BN, et al. Ebstein anomaly of the tricuspid valve. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Jan. 11, 2016. What are congenital heart defects? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/chd. Accessed Jan. 14, 2016. Patent foramen ovale (PFO). American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/CardiovascularConditionsofChildhood/Patent-Foramen-Ovale-PFO_UCM_469590_Article.jsp#.VqE7jdhIjmI. Accessed Jan. 15, 2016. Crawford MH. Congenital heart disease in adults. In: Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Cardiology. 4th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2014. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed Jan. 11, 2016. Katsuragi S, et al. Risk factors for maternal and fetal outcome in pregnancy complicated by Ebstein anomaly. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013;209:452.e1. What is an arrhythmia? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/arr. Accessed Jan. 18, 2016. Dearani JA, et al. Strategies for tricuspid re-repair in Ebstein malformation using the cone technique. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2013;96:202. Anderson HN, et al. Cone reconstruction in children with Ebstein anomaly: The Mayo Clinic experience. Congenital Heart Disease. 2014;9:266. Brown ML, et al. The outcomes of operations for 539 patients with Ebstein anomaly. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2008;135:1120. Dearani JA, et al. Ebstein anomaly review: What's now, what's next? Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy. 2015;13:1101. Getting support. American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Caregiver/ReachOut/GettingSupport/Getting-Support_UCM_301847_Article.jsp#.VqE-u9hIjmI. Accessed Jan. 19, 2016. Finding support. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/families-support.html. Accessed Jan. 19, 2016. Riggin EA. Decision Support System. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 14, 2016. 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The Goals of Telework
Telework is a positively contributing factor to the economic indicator of an increasingly sustainable organization. In reducing the demand on both natural resources as well as economic resources, telework allows organizations and their employees to save money.
Organizations can also expect to save money on the following standard workspace expenses by increasing the number of teleworking employees:
- Purchasing new toner and print cartridges;
- Purchasing new printer paper;
- Paying lighting, heat, air conditioning, and other energy utilities expenses; and
- Subsidizing employees' transit.
While organizational budget savings don't typically include personal savings to employees, teleworkers will likely save money on the following as a result of working in a mobile environment, particularly from home or localized teleworking centers:
- Lunch and other food or drinks while at work
- Gas for commuting by car to and from work
The most significant cost savings are in real estate. Once employees are out of the office three days or more per week on average, the possibility for desk-sharing emerges, and your agency or company can reduce the number of desks and meeting spaces needed, thereby reducing rent or other space payments.
An employee's effectiveness and productivity are measured the same way in and out of the office. That is, as a teleworking employee, you're held to the same high standard while teleworking and out of sight of your manager. Telework doesn't create inefficiencies, but rather exposes them.
- Evaluate your own candidacy for telework on telework.gov.
- From telework.gov, review these basic guidelines for telework.
During telework, make sure to …
- Check in with your supervisor and co-workers. Email, instant messenger, phone – whatever tool works best for the team.
- Use collaborative tools. Try using new software. Attend an online meeting, and use tools such as Google Documents for online and real-time document sharing.
- Have a seamless transition. During telework, customers, vendors, and co-workers shouldn't be able to tell you're working from a remote location. Forward your office phone. Answer emails, instant messages online, and phone calls promptly.
After telework …
- Socialize: Meet up with peers. Stay connected. Hold meeting in or out of the office for regular teleworkers.
- Vocalize: Say what worked and what didn't to the telework champion or supervisor.
Things to avoid while teleworking …
- Staying silent: Out of sight, out of mind. Don't just answer the phone and email. Move ahead on projects.
- Being complacent: Don't be complacent with your current toolkit. The more tools you learn, the better at telework you can be.
- Giving up: Don't give up when something goes wrong. Call the help desk number or contact a peer.
Comfort and Ergonomics: Taking Ownership of Your Space
Via The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program, here are 10 ergonomic tips to help keep you healthy and productive at work.
- Adjust your chair height and then adjust your work surface to accommodate you.
- Sit directly in front of your monitor. Twisting your neck to view the monitor will result in neck pain.
- Reduce stress to your body. Position work so that your elbows are down by your sides and your arms are bent at right angles.
- Prevent extended reaches of your arm. Items that you use more frequently should be placed close to you.
- Don't extend your arm to use your mouse. The mouse should be next to your keyboard within forearm reach.
- A footrest will not only support your feet; it also helps support your back.
- Use a headset; avoid telephone cradles since they still force the neck to bend to the side and the shoulder to be raised.
- Take mini breaks. Pause for 30 to 60 seconds to stretch; this will help relieve stress until you can take a longer break.
- Avoid long periods of working in one position and repeating the same motions. Vary tasks to change body position.
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- Dominant informal sector
Activity continues to recover
In 2019, the Liberian economy will continue to recover for the third consecutive year following the recession caused by the Ebola virus, falling commodity prices and the gradual withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission (UNMIL). Nevertheless, the level of growth, although comfortable, will be below the level reached in the pre-Ebola period (around 7%). Activity is mainly linked to the supply of services (54% of GDP in 2017) and agriculture (34% of GDP), which employs 60% of the local population. Recent investments will ensure the sector enjoys strong momentum. In particular, the construction of new oil processing plants by Sime Darby and Golden Veroleum Liberia should boost palm oil production, which soared by 124.5% in the first six months of 2018. However, it was the mining industries that powered the recovery in 2017 (accounting for 12% of GDP). Gold and diamond production is expected to continue to drive growth.
Public investment is set to increase, supported by concessional loans from international organisations. In this regard, the World Bank has approved a new partnership for 2019/24, with new aid devoted, among other things, to building infrastructure and rehabilitating roads. Private investment is enjoying a better climate of confidence thanks to the end of the uncertainties associated with the 2017 presidential elections. Inflationary pressures are expected to increase due to high prices of imported products (notably crude oil and some food products). Depreciation of the national currency against the US dollar is amplifying the trend. This could constrain private consumption by affecting household purchasing power.
Deficit financing still dependent on foreign aid
The government deficit is expected to decline slightly in 2019 due to a mix of spending cuts and improved allocation. The government plans to reduce its main expenditure item – the civil service wage bill (50% of total expenditure and 6% of GDP) –, notably by cutting ministers' pay by 10% and reducing the salaries of 4,140 senior civil servants. However, public debt is expected to continue to go up as a result of the increase in its external share (72% of the total), which expanded by 4.2% over the first six months of 2018. Composed of multilateral (92%) and bilateral (8%) concessional loans, this debt is set to increase so as to finance the deficit and compensate for the lack of domestic resources for the continuation of government development projects.
The current account deficit is massive due to the chronic trade deficit. Exports of rubber (33% of total exports in 2017), gold (32%) and iron (22%), although rising, will not be enough to offset the increase in imports, particularly of machinery and capital goods (22% of total imports), driven by the construction of infrastructure. The trade deficit is partly offset by remittances from Liberian expatriates in the United States (17% of GDP in 2017), of which 25% is recovered by the central bank to replenish the foreign exchange reserves. The current account deficit is financed by FDI (7.4% of GDP) and external loans. The monetary authorities will likely continue to intervene in the foreign exchange market to contain the depreciation of the Liberian dollar against the US dollar. However, the effectiveness of monetary policy remains constrained by the informal economy (94% of the currency in circulation is held outside the banking system), the dollarisation of the economy (90% of credits and 80% of deposits), and limited foreign exchange reserves (three months of imports in 2017).
Confidence in the new government undermined
Former footballer George Weah was elected President in December 2017. His election, after two civil wars (1990-97 and 1999-2003), marked the first democratic and peaceful transition between two elected presidents in 73 years. Through his "Pro-Poor" programme, President Weah has affirmed his commitment to tackle the lack of infrastructure, promote access to basic public services, and fight corruption by promoting transparency within the government. This last point led to the establishment of a committee to verify the legal compliance of all concession contracts granted to companies under the previous president. However, a recent scandal has tarnished the popularity of the new government: LRD 16 billion (equivalent to €83 million) in banknotes being brought from Sweden reportedly disappeared and never reached the central bank's coffers. In a country of extreme poverty, with half of the population living below the poverty line, this led to angry protests by people criticising the incompetence of the current administration. A government investigation is currently ongoing to clarify this matter.
The business environment, which is hurt by the lack of infrastructure and legal property rights (non-customary), remains difficult, with Liberia coming 174th out of 190 in the Doing Business 2019 ranking.
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"Ben Stokes, that most unlikely saint, worked the second of the two miracles he needs for his canonisation." - The Guardian's Andy Bell on the England all-rounder's Headingley ton
Lol. Perera having a look first up then. Beautiful strike.
That's going to be way to many for Zim. They're going to need a miracle from Taylor.
Wow. Big in-hoop from Kula first up.
Zim be doing well to get within 50 here, IMHO.
Can't believe Masakadza's only 29. Sure he was on Cricket 2002 I had on my old PS2. Used to tickle me how Richie said his name, in fact.
Not the worst start of a chase Zimbabwe could have hoped for...
Some spell from Mendis, A. 6 for 8 with 2 maidens. You won't see better.
Zimbas literally having no idea.
Lol Mendis.
I thought Zimbabwe were improving the past couple of years but they seem to have gone in the opposite direction recently based of this awful performance.
Have to say Mendis, J looks a useful cricketer. Decent control for a wrist spinner and has a well-disguised Bosie too.
93/9 with just Mpofu to come...
Yeah, not a great contest, tbf.
Zim really let themselves down, as santimonious an old prick as that makes me sound.
Not the perfect outing SL would have wanted, although the scorecard suggests otherwise. Batting was patchy. Munaweera at the top couldn't get going, hopefully he can adjust quickly. Ground fielding was abysmal as well, lots of direct hits missed, sloppy outfielding and throws not getting collected cleanly. A better team would have made SL pay.
I'll show how it's done....
Mpofu out for Price (and quite right too) and yer Saffers prefer some random (Farhaan Behardien, ftr; never seen the boy play) to Ontong & du Plessis.
Watchful stuff from the Zimba openers; just a short single off Steyn's first over.
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The best beaches in Vietnam can be found all along its coastline, and since Vietnam owns more than 3400km of coastline, we'd say there are plenty of beautiful beach vacations to choose from! You'll find infinite stretches of warm blue waters, fine sandy beaches, hidden coves, lovely lagoons, and tropical islands that are ringed with even more beaches.
Although Vietnam has a temperamental climate that inundates the country with plenty of rain that doesn't mean that there aren't beautiful beaches to enjoy. You just need to know when to go!
Being aware of the climates of each area in Vietnam will certainly help you to plan your beach vacation in Vietnam. If it's clear skies, hot sun, and beaches that you're after, the best time to visit Vietnam is between the months of October and December. Vietnam's best beaches are located in the southern part of the country, but some nice beaches can be found in the north near Hanoi. Be aware of weather conditions though. The best time to visit Vietnam's northern beaches is between the months of May through August.
Southern Vietnam Beaches
Southern Vietnam has some of the very best beaches in Vietnam, and they are easily accessible from Ho Chi Minh City. Vung Tau. Phan Thiet, and Miu Ne are all within a few hours of HCMC.
The best time to visit Southern Vietnam is between the months of December and May, when the weather is hot and humid. Rain showers are frequent, but dark skies never last for long. The wet season, which runs from June to October, brings regular downpours and typhoons.
Vung Tau
Just a short trip from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is one of the most popular beach resorts in Vietnam and it tends to get very crowded during the months of December through to May. The beach doesn't compare to other beaches in Vietnam, but its close proximity to HCMC makes it a popular summertime destination.
Phan Thiet
Phan Thiet is an old Cham outpost that is renowned for both its fishing fleet and its fish sauce (nuoc mam). Visitors to Phan Thiet will know they have arrived when they can smell the pungent aroma of fish sauce in the air.
The town, which has a population of approximately 75,000 people, is a picturesque fishing town that usually has hundreds of multi-hued fishing vessels floating nearby.
The nearest beach is a few kilometers east of town, but the biggest tourist attraction is 22 kilometers away at Mui Ne Beach. With its rolling sand dunes, smooth water, a clean beach and swaying palm trees, many travelers to Mui Ne insist that it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.
Mui Ne Beach, Mui Ne Bay
Any time of year, Mui Ne Bay in Southern Vietnam boasts hot, sunny weather, stunning landscape, and miles of fine white sand beaches. This beautiful resort area is famous for its gorgeous beach and sand dunes; world-class windsurfing and kite surfing.
Mui Ne, being in such close proximity to Ho Chi Minh City, attracts a lot of attention from residents looking to escape the city for a weekend of fun in the sun. Local attractions include a golf course designed by Nick Faldo, fishing villages, remote sand dunes, and fresh seafood 24/7.
Mui Ne Bay is easily accessible by bus from Phan Thiet, while the bus ride from Ho Chi Minh City takes about three hours.
Hon Chong Beach, Ha Tien
Hon Chong Beach is a silky white sand beach with calm tropical water. The beach is located in Ha Tien, which is on the border with Cambodia. The entire area shelters some really nice beaches. Other nearby attractions include Tien Cave and its interesting rock formation
The Hai Tac islets are also a nice option, especially for scuba drivers. The islands are accessible by boat from Ha Tien, and the biggest of these islands, Ho Doc, also has some splendid white beaches.
Ho Coc
From the southern area of Vung Tau to south-central Phan Thiet, you can expect to see long stretches of beach. Unfortunately, most of it has remained inaccessible. If you're interested in sampling some of the beach life here, head to Ho Co, a serene sandbar that is located about halfway along this stretch of property.
China Beach
Located between Da Nang and Hoi An, China Beach is most famous for its 20-mile stretch of luscious beachfront property. This is where US troops landed during the Vietnam War in the 1970s. It is also known for being a hangout for US soldiers, and over the years, it has transformed itself into a stunning Asian beach destination that boasts upscale comfort, service, and amenities.
If you love surfing, China Beach is the place to visit, especially from September to December. The beach was the site of Vietnam's first international surfing competition in 1992.
There are also plenty of other activities to do in the area. Day trips from China Beach include Marble Mountain, My Son, and Hoi An.
The main beach is next to the Non Nuoc Resort Hotel, but many people argue that the real China Beach is located 5 kilometers north of the hotel at My Khe Beach.
South Central Vietnam
Nha Trang Beach
Known as the Vietnamese Riviera, Nha Trang is a six-mile stretch of beautiful fine white sand beach, rolling blue water, lush green mountains, and gently swaying palm trees. This international beach destination has clean, clear water, excellent diving conditions, and it has a great reputation for having some truly spectacular party boat cruises. Boat trips are perhaps the number one tourist activity in Nha Trang. Most of them offer a full day of scenic viewing along with home-cooked meals and loads of ice-cold beer.
It is also well-known as a backpacker haven, with plenty of cheap accommodations on offer for the frugal traveler. If you are traveling on a budget, be aware of the beach hawkers who wander up and down the beach with an assortment of food, beach accessories, jewelry, and food. Their prices are quite expensive compared to other places in town.
During the summer, Nha Trang gets quite crowded with tourists who come for the stunning views, beautiful new resorts, and superb seafood. Nha Trang is also the gateway to a number of island getaways within the area, with trips to its outlying islands being some of the most popular activities with visitors.
The public beach in Nha Trang is called Tran Phu, but the beaches on the north side of town and on Nha Trang's outlying islands are much nicer.
Overlooking the harbor in Nha Tran, you'll find the Cham temples. The temples are a popular sightseeing attraction, so expect crowds. The view of the harbor with its blue water and colorful fishing boats more than makes up for the hustle-bustle atmosphere of the temples.
Nha Trang's other claim to fame is being the number one spot in Vietnam for diving. There are numerous dive shops in the area where you can become padi-certified. Snorkeling and diving trips are reasonably priced and come highly recommended by most divers who have been to the area. There are diving packages for both novice and experienced divers.
Doc Let Beach
34 km north of Nha Trang lies picturesque Doc Let Beach. Home to stunning beach resorts and clean white sand beaches, Doc Let is a great place to go if you want to avoid the crowds at Nha Trang.
Lang Co Beach
Lang Co Beach is located just 45 minutes away from Hoi An. The area, which has recently been voted as one of the top 30 beaches in the world, is famous for its breathtaking natural scenery that includes soft white sand, crystal blue water, lush tropical forests and green mountains. The beauty of Lang Co was legendary among kings from the Nguyen Dynasty who came here to build their palatial complexes for vacation.
Con Dao Islands
Idyllic beaches are on offer at the Con Dao Islands owing to the isolated location off the coast. The islands have been protected from tourism because of their remote location, and because of this, you'll find some of the most pristine beachfront property in all of Vietnam.
Phu Quoc Island
Explore scenic Phu Quoc Island by motorcycle and discover sparkling white sand beaches backed by lush jungle all on your own. This stunning island situated just off the coast of Kampot in Cambodia is being heralded as the new "Phuket".
The island has a handful of mid- to low-end beach resorts for accommodations, and it is well on its way to becoming a total beach resort destination. Some travelers have even argued that the Phu Quoc is well on its way to being the number one choice for best beach in Vietnam because it has the whitest sand in the country and some of the most stunning sunsets in all of Asia. Without a doubt, it is certainly known for being one of Vietnam's most beautiful islands.
We recommend visiting Long Beach, Ong Lan Beach, and Bai Dai. Phu Quoc can be reached by air or by ferry.
Bai Dai Beach, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
Bai Dai Beach sits in a Viet military area. The beach is beautifully remote with sparkling white sand and picturesque vistas.
Northern Vietnam Beaches
The north central coast of Vietnam has dozens of beaches that don't often figure into the itineraries of most travelers to the area. Although most beaches in northern Vietnam aren't equipped with beach facilities, they still offer a wonderful break away from Vietnam's northern cities. Between the months of July and August, the coastline is battered with heavy rain and typhoons and the heat and humidity are at their worst.
Bai Chay Beach
Bai Chay Beach draws crowds of beachgoers from the capital ciy of Hanoi, especially on summer weekends. Although the beach is nowhere near as idyliic as the beaches in southern Vietnam, it is still a delightful getaway if you have limited time for a beach vacation in Vietnam.
Halong Bay
Halong Bay is best known for its towering limestone outcroppings rising out of the sea, stunning sunsets, and authentic junk boat tours. It's not a place that one would naturally think of when looking for a beach vacation in Vietnam, but you'll probably be surprised to learn that Halong Bay has several small beaches that will simply blow your mind away.


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NEW YORK - It was a year ago this week that the sickening sound of gunfire rang out at a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo. The mass shooting reverberated painfully in Hollywood, and how could it not? It happened at the movies.
Five months later, the horrific massacre of first-graders at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., launched yet more reflection - about gun control, certainly, but also about entertainment content, particularly violent video games said to be favored by the killer.
And yet, in the year since Aurora, seemingly little has overtly changed in the area of violence in entertainment, save the notable musings of actor Jim Carrey, who tweeted misgivings about his latest film, "Kick-Ass 2," after Newtown: "Now in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence," he wrote.
And some ask: If nothing changes now, will it ever?
"My fear is that we have such a short attention span," said Chuck Williams, a youth violence expert at Drexel University who's especially troubled by movies that depict "stylized" violence. "And as a society, we don't like being on a diet. We want to consume what we want, when we want it."
Certainly, screen violence is a complex issue. Studies have not shown clear links with real-world violence; in video games, which have undergone the most scrutiny lately, many researchers said the evidence just isn't there.
There's also the specter of censorship and infringement on artistic freedom, something that raises hackles instantly in the entertainment industry. And, of course, there's the issue of gun control. Many in Hollywood said that's where the focus should be, while the gun lobby has suggested violent images in entertainment and games are more to blame than access to guns.
"The issue makes a lot of people uncomfortable in Hollywood - they don't really want to deal with it," said Janice Min, editor of The Hollywood Reporter trade publication. She noted after Aurora, producer Harvey Weinstein called for a summit of filmmakers to discuss screen violence - but it never happened.
And one of Weinstein's favored filmmakers, Quentin Tarantino, director of films like the bloody Western "Django Unchained," is angered by the mere question of a link between entertainment and violent events.
"I've been asked this question for 20 years," he said in a tense exchange on NPR. "Obviously, I don't think one has to do with the other."
Of Newtown, he said, "Obviously the issue is gun control and mental health."
Yet the premiere of "Django Unchained" was delayed in the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Others said it's not so obvious; it's a whole slew of issues. "We can't allow this conversation to be only about gun control," Williams said. "Nothing will happen."
"There are so many competing factors," said Timothy Gray, a senior VP at the industry trade publication Variety who edited a post-Newtown issue on violence. "The more you pull at the thread, it makes people crazy. People in entertainment say, �It's not entirely our fault.' OK, but there's a difference between that and saying we're not going to contribute at all to the discussion."
Gray said he'd like to think the dialogue is changing, but he's not so sure. And, he added, "it's hard, when the public seems to want this stuff."
Still, tastes may be shifting. An Associated Press-GfK poll in January found that 54 percent of adults would support a policy limiting "the amount and type of gun violence that can be portrayed in video games, in movies or on television." Other polls at the time found similar misgivings about violent content.
And, Min said, while summer offerings are heavy on violent blockbusters, a number have tanked at the box office, perhaps indicating the public - especially the female segment, she feels - is feeling alienated from the product. (Though four of the five top-grossing films so far this year have PG-13 ratings warning of violence.)
"I don't think there's any soul-searching about violence on the part of studio executives," Min said. "But if a different kind of movie does well, you'll see others coming out like it."
After all: "It's all driven by economics in Hollywood."
Video games: is there a link?
Video games got extra scrutiny after Newtown, especially the "first-person shooter" type apparently favored by 20-year-old killer Adam Lanza.
Industry executives said the scrutiny is unjustified.
"People who play video games have a very firm grasp on the distinction between the fantasy world of play and what happens in the real world," Andrew House, president of Sony Computer Entertainment, said in a June interview.
Researchers tend to support him.
"Everybody's focusing on video games, but empirically, it just hasn't been proven," said Patrick Markey, a psychology professor at Villanova University who's studied behavioral effects of video games.
Besides, he said, "it would have been surprising if Lanza hadn't played those games, because most male adolescents play them." He said games may marginally increase aggression - but not to the level of violence.
Other research, said psychology professor Sherry Hamby, has suggested possible negative effects of intense consumption of violent content across media platforms.
"But just because a kid plays �Call of Duty' doesn't mean he's going to become an assailant," said Hamby, who's on the American Psychological Association's task force on media violence.
Industry heads said it's about parental control. "Games are rated for a reason," said Vince Zampella, co-creator of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare."
The appetite for shoot-'em-up games doesn't seem to have waned. Each month since Aurora, mature-rated shooting games have been among the top 10 sold, according to industry tracker NPD Group.
TV: zombies and serial killers
Shortly after Newtown, the entertainment presidents of both NBC and Fox said they didn't believe there was any connection between violence their networks depict and real-life tragedies.
"Nothing that is on the air is inappropriate," said Nina Tassler, entertainment chief for CBS.
Executives go with what's buzz-worthy - like AMC's "The Walking Dead," a gory zombie drama. Fox's most successful new show, "The Following," features Kevin Bacon as an investigator chasing a charismatic killer who gouges out his victims' eyes. There's also NBC's "Hannibal," about serial killer Hannibal Lecter.
And one of the most talked-about TV moments this spring came on HBO's "Game of Thrones": a celebration leading to an orgy of stabbings (beginning with a pregnant woman), throat slittings and shootings.
Events like Aurora and Newtown have little impact on the thinking of television executives, said Tim Winter of the Parents Television Council.
It's, "�We can get back to business as usual as soon as people stop talking of these things,'?" he says.
For TV executives, "there's so much money involved that they look the other way, even if they're socially conscious, intelligent people," said Victor Strasburger, pediatrics professor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
There's been at least one pang of hesitation. After Aurora, writer-producer Kurt Sutter, whose bloody "Sons of Anarchy" follows a group of outlaw bikers, said on Twitter that "this kinda thing always make me question my liberal use of violence in storytelling."
Movies: a focus on ratings
After Aurora, Warner Bros. found itself in the uncomfortable position of having to pull trailers for its "Gangster Squad" due to a scene of gunmen shooting up a movie theater. The film was postponed and reshot.
Further scrutiny came with Newtown. In January, former Sen. Chris Dodd, head of the Motion Picture Association of America, met with Vice President Joe Biden, and said the industry was "ready to be part of the conversation" on gun violence - while still vehemently opposing content restrictions.
In April, the MPAA and the National Association of Theater Owners announced a new "Check the Box" campaign meant to supplement the ratings system, which has been criticized as soft on violence, by making reasons for a rating slightly more prominent.
"Our industry has a long history of voluntary engagement on this issue," the MPAA said in a statement for this report, declining an interview request.
Unveiling the "Check the Box" campaign, John Fithian, president of the theater owners group, suggested studios should make fewer R-rated movies: "It's cool to be Quentin Tarantino ... But there's a bit of a disconnect between exhibitors and the studios as to what works."
Just what kind of screen violence is appropriate has been widely debated.
The recent Superman film "Man of Steel" was criticized, for example, for showing the demolition of huge swaths of a city as mere backdrop for a fight. A film like Derek Cianfrance's "The Place Beyond the Pines," on the other hand, illustrates the generations-long reverberations of a shooting between a police officer and a bank robber.
"I have strong feelings about guns, and how we're using them in this film," Cianfrance said when the film came out. "We're using it not in a fetishized way, not in a cool violence way.
If I have to see another slow-motion bullet come out of a gun and paint brains on the wall ... It's not beautiful to me."
Reporters Derrik Lang in Los Angeles, David Bauder and Jake Coyle in New York, and Lou Kesten in Washington contributed.


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History: From EEG to Quantitative EEG (QEEG)
In 1929 Hans Berger reported in an publication his observations on what he termed 'das Elektrenkephalogramm' (Berger, 1929), which would become the seminal paper highlighting the beginning of research on the human electroencephalogram also abbreviated as EEG. In his first experiments he recorded the EEG from his son Klaus – among others – and described extensively the methods he used and what he observed. Figure 1 below demonstrates 2 graphs from that first publication recorded from his son. The bottom figure represents the rhythm he would eventually call the 'alpha EEG rhythm' and the top figure represents what he would eventually call the 'beta EEG rhythm'. Since that time much research has been dedicated to measuring EEG under different conditions as well as measuring EEG in a variety of disorders ranging from neurological to psychiatric.
Figure 1: The first reports of the human EEG from the first publication from Hans Berger (1929). Both represent samples of EEG recorded from his son Klaus (16 years old). The bottom figure represents a sample of what he would later call the 'alpha rhythm' (a sinusoidal rhythm of approximately 10 Hz) and the figure above what he would later call the 'beta rhythm' (or a desynchronized EEG with no obvious rhythmicity). The lowest tracing in both graphs is a generated 10 Hz sine wave, and the middle tracing from the top figure is the ECG. From: Berger (1929).
In the period between the discovery of EEG in 1929 and the late 1960's EEG was mainly inspected visually until digital equipment became available which made it possible to apply Fourier analysis to EEG data to extract the spectral content – or frequency content – of a signal. This eventually enabled the field of Quantitative EEG (QEEG) as we know it today. In the simplest form one speaks of QEEG when the EEG is submitted to spectral analysis (Niedermeyer & Da Silva, 2004). In this respect some prefer to speak of 'Normative EEG' to emphasize that the EEG should not only be submitted to spectral analysis but also compared to a control group and/or normative database.
The group led by Ross Adey at the UCLA Brain Research Institute in the period 1961-1974 pioneered the use of QEEG. They were the first to use digital computers in the analysis of EEG with the production of brain maps and developed the first normative library of brain maps. See figure 2 for some photos with the first equipment developed to measure EEG in outer space and during driving. As part of the Space Biology Laboratory they studied the effects of outer space and space travel on the brain, to determine whether prolonged space flight would be possible for the human body. As part of this NASA program Graham and Dietlein were the first to coin the term Normative EEG (Graham & Dietlein, 1965). In the last 20 years due to the increasing availability of affordable computer equipment with increasing calculating power, the field of QEEG has expanded even further and has become available for many practicing clinicians and clinics. Along with this, several different normative databases have been developed as well and are available to most clinicians.
Figure 2: A photo from 1963 showing the equipment developed by Adey et al. to measure EEG in space. Ross Adey – who pioneered QEEG – is the person on the right in the top left picture. (Courtesy of the Computer History Museum)
Where we speak of QEEG we focus on normative EEG, or QEEG data that are compared to a control group or normative database. Furthermore, we will restrict our focus to the application of QEEG to neuropsychiatric conditions, whereas more strictly neurological applications fall beyond the scope of the thesis. In this chapter where we report on EEG power measures we will only report on absolute EEG unless stated otherwise. Relative EEG power measures often obscure findings making it unclear what is actually going on in the EEG, e.g. if the total absolute alpha power is decreased, it might appear as an increased 'relative' beta and theta power.


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Update July 25, 2013: This position has been filled
Event Manager, OWASP Foundation
Title: Event Manager
Classification and time Full time, salaried
Location and travel: Remote, travel 4-6 times per year as required for in-person staff meetings on-site event support. This position will require travel to the OWASP Global AppSec Conferences: AppSec USA, AppSec EU (Research), AppSec AsiaPac, AppSec Latam.
Responsible to: Executive Director
Responsibilities: The Event Manager is responsible for oversight of the organization's policies, objectives, and initiatives as they relate to OWASP events. Leads community volunteers in the planning, execution, and wrap-up of OWASP events with the goals of both fundraising and spreading the OWASP mission.
Key Job Functions:
- Global, Regional, and Local Event Coordination - works with OWASP staff and volunteers to successfully execute the Foundation's annual Global AppSec conferences as well as supporting local event planners in their coordination of local and regional events
- Event Planning - activities include:
- Assisting local event teams in understanding the details of hosting an OWASP event;
- Working with volunteers and vendors to understand precise event requirements;
- Researching, negotiating, and securing event venues and other service providers;
- Ensuring insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations are adhered to;
- Coordinating venue management, catering, equipment and other on-site needs;
- Working with volunteers to identify and secure conference content (speakers, trainers, workshops, contests, etc);
- Planning room layouts, event schedules, and program details;
- Identifying and communicating staffing requirements;
- Coordinating event registration and handling questions from attendees, sponsors, speakers, trainer and volunteers about the event;
- Working with event volunteers, OWASP Staff, and any contractors to create and execute a promotion plan communication schedule for the event;
- Liaising with volunteers and designers to create a brand identity and website for the event and the production of marketing materials;
- Overseeing the setup and dismantling of the event, troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly;
- Coordinating event wrap up including - payment of invoices, post-event evaluations, and data analysis and reports on event outcome.
- Policy and Task Management - Manage event policies and set standards for event planners. Creates and maintains task lists and timeline templates for volunteers. Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
- Finance - oversees event budgets, works with the OWASP Membership and Business Liaison to manage event sponsorship opportunities, works with OWASP Accounting Staff to ensure all necessary financial paperwork is completed and trainers are paid, provides input into the annual Foundation budget regarding projected event profit and loss, and works with local event planning teams to implement international finance solutions.
- Volunteer Coordination – motivates, guides, and supports local volunteer teams in the planning, execution and wrap-up of OWASP events around the world.
- Communication and Reporting - Serves as a liaison between local volunteer teams and the OWASP staff regarding event finances, task management, and logistical issues. Provides periodic progress reports to staff directors for each global Appsec event and other significant local or regional events. Manages community use of the OWASP Conference Management System (OCMS).
- Minimum 1 year experience in event or conference management.
- Fluent in English Language with strong communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities and commitments concurrently.
- Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to the organization's goals and values.
Desired skills, experience, background:
- Strong computer and internet skills including experience working with: Google docs, Salesforce, Cvent (or other event registration systems), MediaWiki markup, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience working in a non-profit environment with volunteer driven activities.
- Familiarity with conference planning, event management, or hospitality industry.
- Verbal and written skills in a non-English language a plus.
Salary Full time, starting salary of $35,000/year.
About the OWASP Foundation: The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a 501(c)(3) worldwide not-for-profit charitable organization focused on improving the security of software. Our mission is to make software security visible, so that individuals and organizations worldwide can make informed decisions about true software security risks. Everyone is free to participate in OWASP and all of our materials are available under a free and open software license. You'll find everything about OWASP linked from our wiki and current information on our OWASP Blog. OWASP does not endorse or recommend commercial products or services, allowing our community to remain vendor neutral with the collective wisdom of the best minds in software security worldwide. We ask that the community look out for inappropriate uses of the OWASP brand including use of our name, logos, project names and other trademark issues.
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The confounding Lakers lost last night to the Clippers by five after going into the fourth quarter down 16. The loss dropped them to 15-17, 11th in a Western Conference that has roughly 11 solid contenders for the playoffs. While the team is still working to develop chemistry and Dwight Howard's back is clearly still bothering him, the disappointment can scarcely be blamed on injuries any more: the line-up, which, depending on how the rest of Howard's career plays out, features four likely Hall of Famers and a fifth that was once considered an MVP talent, is fully intact. This is the squad, and it has been since Steve Nash returned on Christmas day. This team, the one that sounded unstoppable before it stepped on the court, has played four games since its Christmas win over the Knicks and gone 1-3.
Throughout Los Angeles's struggles, Kobe Bryant has been more Kobe Bryant than ever. He's averaging as many minutes as he has since the 07-08 season, more points than he has since the season before that, and just under 22 field goal attempts per game, the most in the league by a full attempt. That statistic actually underrates the number of possessions he uses each game, because he's also fourth in the league in free throws attempted per game and tied for fifth in turnovers per game. His usage rate leads the league. Bryant has been the game's high-scorer in the Lakers' last 12 and the Lakers' high-scorer in their last 14—25 of 32 games overall.
So, a team of all-stars and Hall of Famers which should be formidable has led to Kobe Bryant's best—or most stubbornly heroic—individual season in a while, and a bad record. Dwight Howard, your thoughts on the crosstown rivals that beat you last night?
"Look at the difference between our team and theirs," Howard said. "They just play together. They share the ball. Everybody's excited when something happens. We have to be like that to be a great team."
Howard is currently playing with one of the best distributors of all time in Steve Nash and a brilliant passing big man in Pau Gasol. Tough to figure what's keeping the ball out of his hands.
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Minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000 to be a reality this month
Those who get less than Rs 1,000 a month include 22 lakh member pensioners and 5 lakh widows as on March 31, 2013. There are about 44 lakh pensioners.
"The Labour Ministry's revised proposal for minimum pension of Rs 1,000 per month was submitted to the Finance Ministry last week, and is likely to be approved this month," said an official source.
The ministry's proposal to assure minimum pension of Rs 1,000 under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95), run by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), is pending for a long time.
Earlier, the ministry had proposed that the government should increase its subsidy on the scheme from 1.16 percent of the basic wages to 1.79 percent to assure the minimum pension amount of Rs 1,000 per month.
However, it did not find favour with the Finance Ministry as this would have resulted in permanent increase in subsidy provided by government. The Labour Ministry in its revised proposal has asked the Finance Ministry to provide for around Rs 1,300 crore additional amount every year for the purpose, and indicated that this amount can reduce over a period of time with more members subscribing to the EPS-95.
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