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DAY 1: Arrival - PHNOM PENH (-/-/-) On arrival at Po Chen Tong Airport , you are met and transferred to hotel. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. The private quarters of the Royal Palace are now home to the royal family and are therefore very close to the public. At the northern area of the palace grounds is Silver Pagoda, the most sacred shrine in the country. We visit both structures as well as the legendary temple of Wat Phnom, which provides an interesting view over the surroundings. O/N in Phnom Penh. DAY 2 : PHNOM PENH (B/-/-) The sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh continues with the Royal University of Fine Arts, where the young Cambodians learn the ancient arts of their ancestors. A view of numerous children practicing the graceful movements of the beautiful national dances is impressive. The next stop of our trip is the National Museum, exclusively dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are from the Angkor period from 9th to 15th centuries, but some date from as early as the 4th century. Heading out of town we visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ?Killing Fields? of Choeung Ek, which will give us a deep insight into the painful bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge. We have time this afternoon, exploring Psar Toul Tom Pong, also called the ? Russian Market?, where anything and everything is for sales. O/N in Phnom Penh. DAY 3: PHNOM PENH - RATTANAKIRI (B/L/-) Today we board a short flight to Banlung, the capital city of Rattanakiri Province. After checking into hotel we drive to Wat Phnom Soui to catch our first view over the plateau and Banlung Town. We follow this with a trip to Cha Oug Waterfalls and Yeak Laom Park, a protected area, which is looked after and managed by the regional authority .The main attraction of this area is Yeak Laom Lake, a volcanic crater lake believed to have been created about 700,000 years ago. Surrounded by forest up to the crater rim, the spectacular lake is a beautiful oasis and a great place for a refreshing swim! We will walk along the lake-side and visit the simple visitor center, which exhibits different tools from the various tribes. O/N in Banlung. DAY 4: BANLUNG - TAMPOUM TOTEMS - BANLUNG (B/L/-) Heading out of the town , we make our way to Voeune Say which is one of the main villages by the Se San River. The road conditions are rough in this region and the travel is somewhat arduous. We arrives at Voeune Say and are sure to attract attention since this part of the country receive very few tourists. After a short walk through this village, we will embark on a traditional wooden long boat navigating on the scenic Se San River which gives us a taste of adventure and an enjoyable visit to the Tampoun, Kroeng and Brou minority people. They are very poor but have rich and interesting culture. O/N in Banlung. DAY 5: BANLUNG - KROEUNG TERRITORI - BANLUNG (B/L/-) The journey northwards begins as we depart the town and pass various scenic landscape changing from the volcanic lava field of Veyrum Plang to the village of Kroeung. The Kroeung people have the curious custom of erecting bachelor houses standing on long bamboo poles. These houses will remain so till the young man finds a wife. After a short walk around this seldom visited village we continue driving to the Bai Srog , an impressive waterfall with seven levels in the middle of the forest. A swim in the clean and refreshing mountain water is highly recommended. O/N in Banlung. DAY 6 : BANLUNG - STUNGTRENG (B/-/-) The morning market of Balung also attracts a wide array of hill tribe people who converge from the surrounding the mountainsides to trade their goods. After an enjoyable walk around this congregation we set off on a rough but scenic drive to Stungtreng. These back roads are a great way to explore the real Cambodia. We see very few other travellers, mostly rural dwellers who are just as interested in finding out about our lives as we are of theirs. On arrival in Stungtreng we have time to stroll around this outpost town. There is not many thing to see Stungtreng apart from the countryside and few temples. O/N in Stungtreng. DAY 7 : STUNGTRENG - KRATIE (B/-/-) Upon leaving Stungtreng, we board a local boat navigating down stream on the Mekong River to Kratie, a lovely riverside town. The pace is very relaxed, a perfect way to observe the rural life close up. After checking into hotel in Kratie we transfer out to explore a complex of temple, containing Phnom Sambok and Kampi, which boast the major sights in this region. A view over the surrounding area from the temple is impressive. The next stop of our trip is Phnom Srey and Phnom Pros. A part of the pleasure of travelling in Kratie is the simple joy of catching a glimpse of the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin and seeing the dramatic sunset over the river. O/N in Kratie. DAY 8 : KRATIE - KOMPONG CHAM (B/-/-) The river dolphins and the many old architectural structures are a highlight of Kratie although conditions are very basic. We explore this charming town when we walk along the roads spotted with many charming Khmer houses and make fun with waving kids. Afterwards we embark again on a local boat for a tranquil paced trip to Kompong Cham. This town has plenty of interesting sights, some of which are old colonial buildings and Wat Nokhor, containing the ancient temple and modern style pagoda. We then spend the rest of today on our own. There are few little bars by the riverside, all ideal places for visitors to sample local foods and explore the local life. O/N in Kompong Cham. DAY 9: KOMPONG CHAM - KOMPONG THOM (B/-/-) The following destination of our trip is Kompong Thom. We drive past Cambodia 's biggest growing rubber area. The deep contrast of lush vegetation and red surface of basaltic soil is incredible. Along the way we make stop over at Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, two hills whose names were translated as the 'man hill' and the 'woman hill'. On arrival in Kompong Thom, we visit some nearby villages and climb 980 steps to the top of Phnom Santuk for an impressive sunset view over the surrounding areas. O/N in Kompong Thom. DAY 10: KOMPONG THOM - SIEM REAP (B/-/-) An early morning departure to the archeological sight of Sambor Prei Kuk , which is dotted with hundred pre-angkor styled temples. The road conditions are very poor, but the spectacular scenery of this ancient ruins, with a mixture of temples and forest makes the hardship all worthwhile. We then continue our journey to Siem Reap. This town is our base for visiting the world famous temples of the ancient city Angkor, home for the capital of the powerful Khmer Empire , which is dated from 802 AD to 1350 AD. This stunning and extensive site sprawls through the dense jungle, over an area of 60 square miles. O/N in Siem Reap. DAY 11: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TEMPLES (B/-/-) Today we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. O/N in Siem Reap. DAY 12: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TEMPLES (B/-/-) The jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man's creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit with Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup Temples, is also visited this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. O/N in Siem Reap. DAY 13: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE (B/-/-) There is free time for you own exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping areas. The trip ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure.
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The convention, which will discuss the business
opportunities and development of the Halal food sector and the
importance of Halal products in domestic and global markets, is a joint
undertaking of the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of
Tourism, Department of Science and Technology, Department of
Agriculture, Department of Health, DTI-Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao, and the Office of Muslim Affairs.
The convention will
have sessions on priorities and challenges of the Philippine Halal
industry, exporting and business potentials, with speakers from
Malaysia and Thailand who will also share their Halal promotion
"Halal," which literally means permissible in Islam,
is a billion-dollar food industry waiting to be tapped by the
Philippine food industry.
The Philippine National Standard for Halal food was promulgated in February this year.
has evolved from a concern on faith and religious practice to a now
cultural norm even with the non-Muslim, brought about by the demand in
the global market for healthy and safety products.
The global
market for Halal products is growing fast – for food products alone,
the market is around $550-billion, according to Malaysian statistical
In the Philippines, there are about 10 million Muslims who are automatically prospective consumers of Halal products.
in Malaysia, there are about 20 million Muslims while in the Middle
East, 300 million or approximately 1.5 billion in the rest of the world
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Whether you're an experienced producer or a DJ just starting to make your own music, productivity and time management in the studio are necessity. With email, text messages, conference calls and in-person meetings, it's easy to get distracted. We've compiled a few ways to focus your energy during studio time and make the most of each session.
Set Your Intentions
Time is money – so before you step foot into the studio, it's important to get organized. To make the most of your time, it's best to go into each session with a clear objective. Are you arranging beats today, or is your plan to edit and clean up existing tracks? Predetermine your goals for the day and set out to accomplish them. Also remember that not every session will result in your best work ever. Don't get frustrated if you have an 'off' day – just focus on the bigger picture and note what you can do better next time!
Limit Distractions
Distractions are EVERYWHERE. But remember, your studio time is precious. The key is find a balance between creative and non-creative time. This means that when you're in the studio making music, you should only be focused on that. Don't check email, Facebook, text messages – actually just put your phone where you can't see it.
By separating your creative time and non-creative tasks, like responding to emails and finding new music, you'll find staying productive is much easier. There's a time to be networking and marketing your brand – but studio time should be solely dedicated to your music.
There are some other things you can add to your studio space that are unrelated to music but equally important. For example, if you're a coffee addict, invest in a coffee maker so you don't have to waste time running out to grab one. Stop hunger before it happens (a.k.a. hangry) by carrying a snack. Snickers anyone?
Create Your Perfect Setting
Most likely, your studio is a set up in your own living room or bedroom. Or maybe you've booked professional studio time. No matter what the situation, you should create a studio space that is comfortable and encourages creativity. A sound-controlled environment is important, but if that's not possible, make sure it's at least distraction free. Also remember that what's perfect to you may not be perfect to everyone. Whether you like it neat and tidy, or you have your stuff spread out all over, the key is to create a space that demands your focus.
If you plan to book time in a professional studio, definitely do your research and read reviews on the space ahead of time. When you call to book the space, be clear about your objectives for the studio time and make sure the tools you need are available.
Stick to the Necessities
A great studio space doesn't require all the latest equipment and gadgets on the market. Decide which gear and software you NEED and use them to their full potential. Less is more. You'll be able to focus more of your time on creating music and spend less time fiddling around and giving in to distractions.
This can also be applied to sample packs/libraries of sounds and synths. Find your favorites and keep them easily accessible when you're in the studio. This will be a valuable time-saving tool.
Don't Shy Away from Feedback
Studio time can be intense and tiring. Some days you'll knock it out of the park and other days you might not feel satisfied. It can be easy to shy away from asking for feedback or help. But one of the best things to do in order to grow as an artist is to share your work with others.
Like with any work you've ever done, a second set of eyes and ears is never a bad thing. Whether you share your music with DJ or producer friends or even post new mixes online, the feedback you receive can be inspiring. It might help you to solve an issue, find new motivation, or even complete the project altogether. So, ignore your inner-critic and invite someone to take a listen.
Keep Going
Production is not easy, but the rewards are great. The biggest tip is to keep going, keep practicing and never stop being creative. Make as many beats, loops and songs as possible. Everyone's definition of success is different. Make it a habit to write down your goals daily and stay focused on achieving them.
We want to hear from you! How do you make the most of studio time? Send us all of your productivity hacks and time management tips.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — With a few days left in his term as Kentucky's governor, Republican Matt Bevin offered some unsolicited advice to his successor and political archnemesis, urging Democrat Andy Beshear to confront the toughest tasks facing the state the same way he did.
"Do the hard things," Bevin said in a Tuesday interview with The Associated Press. "Don't try to be popular."
That indifference to popularity may have cost Bevin his job. Members of both parties say his confrontational style alienated many Kentuckians and contributed to his defeat in last month's election. Yet the outgoing governor maintained his critical tone in discussing the prospects for his successor's agenda.
The challenges facing Kentucky, he said, include continuing the job of shoring up the state's underfunded public pensions. Bevin predicted the pension systems will ultimately fail without structural changes.
But Bevin spoke with pride of his accomplishments, pointing to the state's economic growth and the absence of public corruption in his administration. Bevin and GOP lawmakers put the bluegrass state on a conservative policy-making course.
Bevin sidestepped airing any regrets, saying, "I don't spend my life looking in the rear-view mirror."
There's been little interaction between Beshear and Bevin since the election, but both have said strong lines of communications have developed between their staffs during the transition. Beshear, who won by a few thousand votes, takes office Tuesday.
Bevin's unconventional style was on full display as he urged his successor to confront the tough issues that carry political risks. He also offered a grim prognosis for Beshear's chances of turning his campaign priorities into reality.
"Don't promise things you can't deliver," he advised. "Almost everything he's promised, no chance that it's going to happen. ... There's no money for it."
Beshear is in the early stages of preparing a budget to submit to the GOP-dominated legislature early next year. He has guaranteed that the $2,000 pay raise for public school teachers he campaigned on will be in his spending blueprint, but he'll have to persuade Republicans to back it.
The pay hike is an incentive Beshear says is needed to resolve a teacher shortage. He hopes to make smaller class sizes possible, fulfilling another campaign goal. Beshear lists health care, job and wage growth and pensions as other priorities.
Beshear has been reaching out to Republican lawmakers to build relationships that were frayed at times during his term as attorney general. As the state's top lawyer, Beshear filed the lawsuit that led Kentucky's Supreme Court to strike down a pension law the legislature passed.
Bevin predicted that lawmakers and Beshear are in for a "very difficult budget session."
"It's going to be a rude awakening for a lot of people," the outgoing governor said.
Bevin said he wants to see Beshear do well in office because "if he's successful, Kentucky will be."
Their election showdown capped a nearly four-year rivalry that dominated Kentucky politics. As attorney general, Beshear challenged a series of Bevin's executive actions.
The Republican governor said this week that his willingness to confront tough issues, including pensions, will make it easier for future governors.
"Who wouldn't want to be the governor after the guy who cleans up all the crap?" he said. "But the thing is this, we didn't even clean up all the crap."
Bevin said the pension systems remain in "dire straits" and are at risk of eventually failing unless hard decisions are made. That includes structural changes and an unwavering funding commitment.
Kentucky has one of the country's worst-funded public pension systems, but Bevin had a turbulent time in trying to revamp them. In 2018, the attempts sparked protests from thousands of teachers who converged on the state Capitol, closing some schools. After the pension measure was struck down on procedural grounds, Bevin called lawmakers back for a special session to take up the issue again. Lawmakers adjourned without passing any bills.
With his exit from the governor's office just days away, Bevin's short-term plans include attending Beshear's inauguration.
"It would be kind of inappropriate, I think, not to," he said.
As for his longer-term plans, Bevin said he anticipates returning to the private sector. He offered no specifics, saying: "I'm blessed to have options."
Before becoming governor, Bevin founded several companies and invested in others. He managed and expanded multiple businesses, ranging from manufacturing and software to investment management and medical devices.
"I love the private sector," he said. "I love turning ideas into companies and creating wealth from nothing and creating jobs from nothing."
Bevin, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, said he has spoken with Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other administration officials multiple times since his election loss.
Asked if he'd like to work in Trump's administration, Bevin replied: "I don't really love government but I'm willing to do what is necessary where there's a need. And so we'll see."


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Well, there are three things I thought of blogging about tonight. Usually I would pick one and save the others for later, but then I never get back to them, and I thought "why not?" just do a post about all three things? So, here it is.
Burritos. I crave burritos. Or really any Mexican-type food able to be wrapped in an 8-inch flour tortilla and served with sour cream and a taco-type sauce. I need help. My poor husband has eaten every variation on this food theme that I can think of. Taco Bell (I think I only sent him out for this once this pregnancy), regular burritos with ground venison I seasoned with my own special blend of spices (I think we've had this three or four times already, don't judge), chicken enchiladas, chicken fajitas (another three or four times??), breakfast burritos for dinner (this was an act of desperation to be creative), and tonight I made my old standby, baked chicken burritos, again made with my special seasoning. I feel bad, but this is what I am really wanting to eat. For several weeks in my first trimester, this was the only thing that sounded remotely appetizing. But how many times can a man be expected to eat such food during the course of a pregnancy? As it is, we're on track to have such culinary fare about 60 times before Baby arrives. So, I need some new recipe suggestions. Anyone have one? Or 10???
Boobs. Miss is in the process of weaning. I thought I was very ready for this. I am ready for this. Mostly. She's ready for this, as you'll see below. I know it's the right time to start this process. The reason I bring this up today, is that today was the first day that Miss did not nurse during the day at all. See, she has been down to four nursing sessions per day for many months, first thing when she wakes up, late morning after her nap, mid afternoon after her second nap, and bed time. We dropped the afternoon nursing right when we got back from Hawaii. Today we dropped the late morning nursing. I got her up from her morning nap, changed her, and brought her downstairs to give her milk out of a sippy cup. She also had a cup of yogurt, which I helped her to spoon into her own mouth, for pete's sake (where did my little baby go?). Man, it's making me teary again to type it. "Why?" you might ask, considering that I'm still nursing her in the morning and at bed time. We're only halfway done with the weaning. The daytime nursing sessions weren't even my favorite ones. But they were different from the morning and bedtime nursing in that she was awake and kind of silly during them. She'd play with her toes, put her foot on my shoulder or sometimes in my face, look up at me and give me a big grin. The morning and bed time nursing times are just different, and now I don't have the daytime anymore, so I'm a little sad. And you know what? While I'm getting all sad and teary about it, she didn't even seem to notice anything was different! Which is actually a good thing I know, and confirms for me that this is the right time to make this change. So it's all good. To try to celebrate this milestone, I made her a smoothie for the second snack of the day.
She tried it.
Seemed to like it.
But then I think she got "brain freeze" and she wouldn't drink anymore!
Bundling up. If I were to get a grade for how well I have embraced winter since we moved back to a cold climate, it would be an "F." I just don't really love winter. I don't love cold. There are things I do like about winter, like a roaring fire and drinking hot chocolate. Watching Duke basketball. Christmas. The first few days of fresh beautiful snow that sticks to the trees and makes everything gorgeous outside. As long as I get to look at it from inside. You know, with the roaring fire and hot chocolate. Last winter I was enormously pregnant, and then Miss was definitely too little to go out in the snow when she arrived, so I was off the hook. This winter, I did not buy her a snow suit. She wasn't walking yet, and I did not think it would be fun for her to go out in the snow and crawl. I thought she was still too little.
But now she's walking. And in the past few days I've been thinking, "This is the only year she'll be little like this in the winter." It just didn't seem right to not let her experience the snow at least a little. Miss has a winter coat that I intentionally bought too big so I could fit lots of layers of clothing under it if necessary. But we still didn't have a snow suit or snow pants. I debated going and buying her a pair, but that just seemed so wasteful, since they surely won't fit her next year, and she probably wouldn't wear them more than a handful of times this year. Yet I was determined to get her in the snow and keep her warm and dry. And today was a beautiful, sunny, relatively warm day and I just decided to do it. So here is what I came up with to solve the no-snow-pants problem. Watch as the layers go on:
This sweater is layer #3 on top already.
Yes, those are plastic Target bags on her legs.
And a garbage bag to top it all off and provide a double layer of protection.
This is her, "Mom, seriously??" look.
And the "pants" in action. She wasn't very steady standing in the snow.
And she quickly ended up on her rear (this made a super cute butt print in the snow!)
She did okay for a while, and the pants worked perfectly.
Then things started to go downhill.
So we went back inside where she had tons of fun playing with all the stuff we had both been bundled up in.
And even though we had only been outside for about a minute and a half, I still made hot, hearty vegetable soup for us for lunch so we could "warm up." That's one of the other things I love about winter :)


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On Fashion's Night Out, some spots are quick hits, ideal for store-hopping, and some have enough planned for all their square footage that you could spend your whole night there. For instance, at Bergdorf Goodman, your itinerary for the evening of September 8 could look like this:
4:00 p.m.: Drop by the beauty level for a complimentary services from brands like Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Clarins—and more!
5:30 p.m.: Meet Oscar de la Renta as he signs his limited edition "Face of Fashion" fall palette by Métier de Beaute.
6:45 p.m.: Happy Anniversary, Michael Kors! Head to the Fifth Avenue windows and have a slice of cake with the designer to celebrate his 30 years at Bergdorf Goodman!
7:00 p.m.: Magicians and Broadway stars and puppeteers—oh, my!
7:15 p.m.: Joseph Altuzarra, Cushnie et Ochs, and Bibhu Mohapatra are no strangers to the catwalk, but how about their dogs? Head to the third floor, where designers and their canines are strutting their stuff, with Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of Marchesa acting as judges.
8:00 p.m.: Definitely stick around the third floor for the Jason Wu appearance (hosted by _Vogue'_s Meredith Melling Burke). He's signing-limited edition FNO dolls!
8:30 p.m.: With luck, you can catch one of your favorite designers (like Eddie Borgo, Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet, or Gilles Mendel) spinning at Wheel of Fashion for guests in the running for big prizes. Note: It benefits the NYC AIDS Fund.
9:30 p.m.: Audrianna Cole performs on the fifth floor.
11:00 p.m.: Grab the neon handles of your new FNO tote (now filled with prizes, clothes, and cake) and call it a night.
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my DVD player is playing off the inbuilt USB socket(usb flash drive) , but on my pc and when I copy to usb flash I always have the order for alphabetical, but when I play them from the dvd player they look like they are playing in an order for "the date they were created". Is there anything I can do so that my DVD player will play the same order as my pc ( alphabetically ) ??
my dvd player is a Philips .
could this be the reason that its happening (FAT file system doesn't sort files in alphabetical order) ?? -- http://www.techsupportalert.com/con...
Did you check the user guide for the DVD player? It may tell you how to sort the playlist.
Also note that in windows, files are normally displayed in alphabetical order but that's not necessarily how they're arranged on the drive.


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September 17 is Constitution Day in the United States. On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention approved the draft of the Constitution that would be sent to the states for ratification. The Convention thereby kicked off, not only the debates over ratification (which resulted in the Constitution's establishment as the supreme law of the land), but the continuing debates over the meaning and interpretation of the Constitution.
By law (thanks, Sen. Byrd!), institutions of higher learning are expected to observe Constitution Day in some way.
This year, at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, we hosted Dr. Ryan MacPherson, Associate Professor of History at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota.
Dr. MacPherson delivered an outstanding address built around the theme "7 Things Every College (or University) Student Ought to Know." I suspect Dr. MacPherson would assert that all citizens–with degrees or without–should know these points, too.
In the interest of some public education, then, here are Dr. MacPherson's 7 points:
1. The U.S. Constitution is a written document. Not a lived tradition, like the British constitutional system.
2. The U.S. Constitution was designed for a republic, not for a democracy. MacPherson distinguished between representatives governing for the common good, rather than having sheer numbers determining all questions.
3. The framers of the U.S. Constitution shared a common tradition of natural law, supportive of natural rights. I thought this was a good formulation that sought to connect "natural law" discourse with Lockean "natural rights" talk.
4. The U.S. Constitution was unique in separating the three powers of government. The framers were great fans of Montesquieu, the French theorist, who advocated separating legislative, executive, and judicial power. The U.S. Constitution divided these powers even more than did Great Britain, which Montesquieu had praised in his Spirit of the Laws.
5. The framers of the U.S. Constitution purposefully designed the electoral college. MacPherson offered a spirited defense of the electoral college, which I appreciated. A parallel that MacPherson used that seemed appropriate: "If you believe the World Series is fair for baseball, then you should believe the electoral college is fair for presidential elections." There, the emphasis is on games won, not cumulative score. So, with the presidency, the goal is to win states. MacPherson did allow that the electoral system could be tweaked to proportion electors according to congressional district, rather than winner-take-all.
6. Over time, the U.S. Constitution has become less federal and more national. Here, MacPherson spent a lot of time explaining the effects of the Incorporation Doctrine of the 14th Amendment.
7. The U.S. Constitution remains a monument to humanity's quest for ordered liberty. MacPherson asserted his belief that the Constitution provided for a fruitful balance of order and liberty. He concluded by challenging the audience to take up the responsibility of being custodians of American liberty.
Dr. MacPherson has posted his excellent hand-out and an earlier version of the talk on his personal website, here. It's well worth your time to listen to it.
Also, I'm sure Dr. MacPherson would be happy to come speak in other venues. He offers a great presentation.
For commentators, what do you make of those 7 points?


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A Virginia General Assembly member intends to add more limits to the state's voter ID law in time for the next election, warning of voter impersonation. Republican Delegate Mark Cole (VA) thinks the standing law is too flexible and will introduce a new voter ID bill that would prevent voters from using documentation like paycheck stubs to prove their identity.
Cole claims that, hypothetically, someone could pose as a legitimate voter at the polls, even though voter fraud has been proven to be exceedingly rare. But Republicans have used the threat of voter fraud to introduce more hurdles for minority voters, seniors, students to cast their ballots. Virginia Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli (R) recently called for stricter requirements because Obama "can't win a state where photo ID is required."
Virginia's voter ID law, while unnecessary, was less burdensome than strict ID rules in other states. Virginia's law allowed voters to use a voter registration card, Social Security card, driver's license, government-issued ID, photo ID from their job, utility bill, paycheck, bank statement, government check or a current Virginia college ID. It was also one of the few laws cleared by the Justice Department because it would not disproportionately harm minority voters' rights.
But Cole's new voter ID proposal would only let voters use government-issued ID, a social security card or a voter registration card, resembling other voter ID laws that were struck down in court because they were found to have a disproportionate impact on minorities, low-income voters, and seniors.
The plan would undoubtedly add to the problems exposed in the dysfunctional 2012 election. Virginian voters waited in marathon lines long after polls were officially closed, while a GOP firm was caught tampering with voter registration forms. The state also spent nearly $2 million in taxpayer money to send all registered voters a legitimate ID card.


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A canoe (North American English) or Canadian canoe (British English) is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes usually are pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be decked over (i.e. covered, similar to a kayak).
In its human-powered form, the canoe is propelled by the use of paddles, usually by two people. Paddlers face in the direction of travel, either seated on supports in the hull, or kneeling directly upon the hull. Paddling can be contrasted with rowing, where the rowers usually face away from the direction of travel and use mounted oars (though a wide canoe can be fitted with oarlocks and rowed). Paddles may be single-bladed or double-bladed.
The oldest recovered canoe in the world is the canoe of Pesse[1] (the Netherlands).[2] According to C14 dating analysis it was constructed somewhere between 8200 and 7600 BC.[2] This canoe is exhibited in the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands.
Sailing canoes (see Canoe sailing) are propelled by means of a variety of sailing rigs. Common classes of modern sailing canoes include the 5 m² and the International 10 m² Sailing canoes. The latter is otherwise known as the International Canoe, and is one of the fastest and oldest competitively sailed boat classes in the western world. The log canoe of the Chesapeake Bay is in the modern sense not a canoe at all, though it evolved through the enlargement of dugout canoes.
Optional features in modern canoes (not shown in diagram):
The portion of the hull between the waterline and the top of the gunwale is called the freeboard.
The earliest canoes were made from natural materials:
Modern technology has expanded the range of materials available for canoe construction.
|The earliest commercial builder of wood-and-canvas canoes appears to be Evan H. Gerrish of Bangor, Maine. Gerrish, a hunting and fishing guide from Brownwille, Maine, who came to Bangor in 1875 ... started experiments with a wood-and-canvas building system. ... by 1878 Gerrish was regularly producing about 18 canoes a year at his shop at 18 Broad Street. By 1882 he had hired his first employee and was building about 25 canoes a year at the average price of $25 each. The reputation of the canvas canoe was spreading to the recreational market. Gerrish already had customers far from Maine, and in 1884 he was producing over 50 canoes annually and had sent several canoes to an exhibit at the New Orleans Exposition.
Soon other companies up river from Bangor were developing their own canvas canoes and improving the manufacturing process. B.N. Morris started the Veazie Boat and Canoe Company on the second floor of his home in Veazie in 1882. It soon became the B.N. Morris Canoe Company, and for a long time it was one of the largest and best known canoe companies in the world until a fire destroyed the factory in 1920.
Up river from Veazie, at Gilman Falls, E.M. White started producing canoes in 1888. In an interview in 1901 in the Old Town Enterprise, Mr. White told how he became interested in building canvas canoes. "I saw a man by the name of Evan Gerrish of Bangor riding in the Penobscot River in a canvas-covered canoe. I quickly saw the advantages of that kind over my birchbark, which moreover leaked. I examined the canvas canoe closely, and in a short time was able to produce one which was so good someone wanted to buy it." White started building canoes at his Gilman Falls family home by boiling ribs in his mother's washtub and using a horse on a treadmill for power. White's brother-in-law, E.L. Hinckley, became a working partner and provided the capital to open a large shop in nearby Old Town. The Carleton Boat and Canoe Company of Old Town built batteaux and bark canoes in the 1870s. Carleton appears to be the only one of the batteaux and/or bark builders who switched to building canvas canoes and as such was the only one who brought any previous boat building experience to the industry. Carleton was later bought by the Old Town Canoe Company in the early 1920s.[4]
In the adjoining Canadian province of New Brunswick, from the late 1800s until being disbanded in 1979, the Chestnut Canoe Company, along with the Old Town Canoe Company in Maine, became the pre-eminent producers of wood-and-canvas canoes. American President Teddy Roosevelt purchased Chestnut canoes for a South American expedition. Wood-and-canvas canoes have undergone a resurgence in recent years, spurred in part by the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association.[5] Builders abound, including Jerry Stelmok,[6] Rollin Thurlow,[7] Ken Solway,[8] Joe Seliga, and many others.[9]
Depending on the intended use of a canoe, the various kinds have different advantages. For example, a wood-and-canvas canoe is more fragile than an aluminum canoe, and thus less suitable for use in rough water; but it is much quieter — thus better for observing wildlife. However, canoes made of natural materials require regular maintenance without which they lack durability. A Kevlar canoe is tough and also light, good for wilderness tripping. Modern hybrids can combine the elegance and style of traditional wooden canoes with such benefits as modern materials can provide.
Many canoes are symmetrical about the centerline, meaning their shape can be mirrored along the center. When trimmed level (rarely the case) they should handle the same whether paddling forward or backward. Many modern designs are asymmetrical, usually having the widest beam slightly farther aft which improves efficiency and promotes more level fore and aft trim. A further improvement may be found in canoes with a straighter hull profile aft and rocker forward which improves tracking.
A traditionally shaped canoe, like a voyageur canoe, will have a tall rounded bow and stern. Although tall ends tend to catch the wind, they serve the purpose of shedding waves in rough whitewater or ocean travel.
Some canoes are made with squared sterns — "Y", "V", or "U" shaped — in order to permit the mounting of outboard motors. Very large freighter canoes can be powered with powerful motors, but canoes that are 18 feet (5.5 m) or less in length would normally be propelled by motors of 3 horsepower (2.2 kW) or less. Side brackets can be mounted on canoes with pointed sterns to mount small outboard motors of about 1½ to 2 horsepower (1.1–1.5 kW), which propel such canoes with surprising speed.
The shape of the hull's cross section significantly influences the canoe's stability under differing conditions. Flat-bottomed canoes generally have excellent initial stability, which diminishes rapidly with increased heel. Their high initial stability causes them to have a more abrupt motion in waves from the side.
For a given beam, a rounded-bottom canoe will have less initial stability than its flatter bottomed cousin. Round sections have lower surface area for a given volume and have less resistance through the water. They are most often associated with racing canoes.
In between the flat and rounded bottom are the more common shallow-arc and "V" bottom canoes which provide a compromise between performance and stability. The shallow-vee bottom, where the hull centerline forms a ridge like a shallow "V", will behave similar to a shallow-arc bottom but its volume to surface ratio is worse.
Similar is the tumblehome hull which has the top portion of the hull curving back in slightly.
Many modern canoes combine a variety of cross sections to suit the canoe's purpose.
Keels on canoes improve directional stability (the ability to 'track' in a straight line) but decrease the ability to turn quickly. Consequently, they are better suited for lake travel, especially when traveling on open water with crosswinds. Conversely, keels and "Vee"-bottoms are undesirable for whitewater because often quick turns are required.
In aluminum canoes, small keels occur as manufacturing artifacts when the two halves of the hull are joined. In wood-and-canvas canoes, keels are rub-strips to protect the boat from rocks and as they are pulled up on shore. Plastic canoes feature keels to stiffen the hull and allow internal tubular framing to lie flush with the sole of the canoe. Primitive replica canoes fabricated from animal pelt and other natural materials often utilize green branches and other flexible, organic material to retain a buoyant form while resisting risk of puncture or abrasion.
Curvature of the hull profile that rises up at the bow and stern is called "rocker". Increasing the rocker improves maneuverability at the expense of tracking (the hull's tendency to travel a straight line without the need for constant course correction). Specialized canoes for whitewater play have an extreme rocker and therefore allow quick turns and tricks. Increased rocker also tends to increase the stability of a canoe; by lifting the ends of the craft out of the water, rocker puts more of the wider, center section of the boat into the water, contributing significantly to the overall stability of the craft. A 35 millimeters (1.4 in) rocker at each end suffices to make a substantial difference to how safe a novice will feel in a canoe.
Modern cedar-strip canoes have gunwales which consist of an inner and outer parts called "inwales" and "outwales". These two parts of the gunwale give rigidity and strength to the hull. The inwale will often have "scuppers" or slots cut into the inwale to allow water to drain when the canoe hull is turned upside down for storing.
In the past, people around the world have built very different kinds of canoes, ranging from simple dugouts to large outrigger varieties. More recently, technologically advanced designs have emerged for particular sports.
Early canoes have always incorporated the natural materials available to the local people. The different canoes (or canoe like) in many parts of the world were:
|Formed of hollowed logs; may have outriggers in some cultures. On the west coast of North America, large dugout canoes were used in the Pacific Ocean, from fishing to whaling.
Birch-bark canoe
|In the temperate regions of eastern North America, canoes were traditionally made of a wooden frame covered with bark of a birch tree, pitched to make it waterproof.
Voyageur canoe
|Traditional voyageur canoes were similar to birch-bark canoes but larger and purpose built for the fur trade business, capable of carrying 12 to 20 passengers and 1,400 kilograms (3,100 lb) of cargo.
Wood-and-canvas canoe
|The wood-and-canvas canoe evolved in Maine in the late 19th century from the birchbark canoe when canvas became much easier to acquire than the bark of the white birch tree. The canoe shown here was built by the late well-known craftsman, Joe Seliga, of Ely, Minnesota.
War canoe
|War canoes have been extensively used in Africa to transport troops and supplies, and engage targets onshore. While documentation of canoe versus canoe battles in on the open ocean is rare, records from the 14th century mention various tribal peoples of West Africa using huge fighting canoes in inland waters, some up to 80 feet (24 m) and carrying over 100 men.[12] Construction of the war canoe was typically from one massive tree trunk, with the silk cotton tree being particularly useful. The inside was dug out and carved using fire and hand tools. Braces and stays were used to prevent excessive expansion while the fire treatment was underway. Fire also served to release sap as a preservative against insect pests. Some canoes had 7 to 8 feet (2.4 m) of width inside, accommodating benches for rowers, and facilities such as fireplaces and sleeping berths.
Warriors onboard were typically armed with shield, spear and bow. In the gunpowder era, small iron or brass cannon were sometimes mounted on the bow or stern, although the firepower delivered from these areas and weapons was relatively ineffective. Musketeers delivering fire to cover raiding missions generally had better luck. The typical tactic was to maneuver close to shore, discharge weapons, then quickly pull out to open water to reload, before dashing in again to repeat the cycle. Troop and supply transport were the primary missions, but canoe versus canoe engagements in the lagoons, creeks and lakes of West Africa were also significant.[13]
Modern canoe types are usually categorized by the intended use. Many modern canoe designs are hybrids (a combination of two or more designs, meant for multiple uses). The purpose of the canoe will also often determine the materials used. Most canoes are designed for either one person (solo) or two persons (tandem), but some are designed for more than two persons.
Touring and Tripping canoes.
|In North America, a "touring canoe" is a straight tracking boat good for wind blown lakes etc. A "tripping canoe" has a larger capacity for wilderness travel and is designed with more rocker for better maneuverability on whitewater rivers but requiring some skill on the part of the canoeist in open windy waters, when lightly loaded. Touring canoes are often made of lighter materials and built for comfort and cargo space; whereas Tripping canoes (such as the Chestnut Prospector derivates, and the Old Town trippers), are typically made of heavier and tougher materials, and are of course usually a more traditional design.
Prospector canoe
|A generic name for copies of the famed Chestnut model, a popular type of tripping canoe marked by a symmetrical hull and a relatively large amount of rocker; giving a nice balance for wilderness tripping, of the ability to carry large amounts of gear whilst being maneuverable enough for whitewater. This makes it a superb large capacity wilderness boat, but requires skill on windy, broad waters when lightly loaded. Made in a variety of materials. For home construction, 4 mm plywood is commonly used, mainly marine ply, using the "stitch and glue" technique. Commercially built canoes are commonly built of fibreglass, HDPE, Kevlar, Carbon Fiber, and Royalex which is although relatively heavy, very durable.
|Long Distance Touring canoe
|A long-distance touring canoe is mostly covered with a greatly extended deck, forming a "cockpit" for the paddlers. A cockpit has many advantages: the gunwale can be made lower and narrower so the paddler can reach the water more easily, and the rim of the boat can be higher keeping the boat dryer. With a rounded hull shape and full ends there is less for turbulent water to work on.
|Whitewater canoe
|Also known as river canoe - typically made of tough man-made materials, such as ABS or Kevlar, for strength; no keel and increased rocker for maneuverability; often extra internal lashing points are present to secure flotation bags, harness, and spraydeck. Some canoes are decked and look very much like a kayak, but are still paddled with the paddler in a kneeling position and with a single bladed paddle.
Playboating decked canoe
|A subgroup of whitewater canoes specialized for whitewater play and tricks. Most are identical to short, flat-bottomed kayak playboats except for internal outfitting. The paddler kneels and uses a single-blade canoe paddle.
Whitewater slalom canoe
|Decked canoes which look very much like a kayak, but are still paddled with the paddler in a kneeling position and with a single bladed paddle.
|Square stern canoe
|An asymmetrical canoe with a squared off stern for the mounting of an outboard motor; meant for lake travel or fishing.
Racing canoe
|Also known as sprint canoe - purpose-built racing canoe for use in racing on flat water. To reduce drag, they are built long and with a narrow beam, which makes them very unstable. A one-person sprint canoe is 5.2 meters or 17 feet (5.2 m) long. Sprint canoes are paddled kneeling on one knee, and only paddled on one side; in a C-1, the canoeist will have to j-stroke constantly to maintain a straight course. Marathon canoe races use a similar narrow boat.
Inflatable canoe
|Similar in construction and materials to other inflatable boats but shaped like a canoe. It is meant for serious whitewater and is usually difficult to use for flat water travel.
Outrigger canoe
|A canoe with an attached float, called an outrigger (or ama), to provide stability. Commonly used for racing.
Canoes have a reputation for instability, but this is not true if they are handled properly. For example, the occupants need to keep their center of gravity as low as possible. Canoes can navigate swift-moving water with careful scouting of rapids and good communication between the paddlers.
When two people occupy a canoe, they paddle on opposite sides. For example, the person in the bow (the bowman) might hold the paddle on the port side, with the left hand just above the blade and the right hand at the top end of the paddle. The left hand acts mostly as a pivot and the right arm supplies most of the power. The sternman would paddle to starboard, with the right hand just above the blade and the left hand at the top. For travel straight ahead, they draw the paddle from bow to stern, in a straight line parallel to the gunwale.
The paddling action of two paddlers will tend to turn the canoe toward the side opposite that on which the stern paddler is paddling. Thus, steering is very important, particularly because canoes have flat-bottomed hulls and are very responsive to turning actions. Steering techniques vary widely, even as to the basic question of which paddler should be responsible for steering.
Among experienced white water canoeists, the stern paddler is primarily responsible for steering the canoe, with the exception of two cases: The bow paddler will steer when avoiding rocks and other obstacles that the stern paddler cannot see. Also, in the case of back ferrying, the bow paddler is responsible for steering the canoe using small correctional strokes while back paddling with the stern paddler.
Among less-experienced canoeists, the canoe is typically steered from the bow. The advantage of steering in the bow is that the bow paddler can change sides more easily than the stern paddler. Steering in the bow is initially more intuitive than steering in the stern, because to steer to starboard, the stern paddler must actually switch to port. On the other hand, the paddler who does not steer usually produces the most forward power or thrust, and the greater source of thrust should be placed in the bow for greater steering stability.
On flat water, a turn can also be made by simply leaning the canoe towards the outside of the turn while paddling normally with a forward stroke.
Paddle strokes are important to learn if the canoe is to move through the water in a safe and effective manner. Categorizing strokes makes learning them easier. After the strokes are mastered, they can be combined or modified so that maneuvers are accomplished in an efficient, effective, and skillful manner.[14] Here are the primary strokes:
There are some differences in techniques in how the above strokes are utilized.
On swift rivers, the stern canoeist may use a setting pole. It allows the canoe to move through water too shallow for a paddle to create thrust, or against a current too quick for the paddlers to make headway. With skillful use of eddies, a setting pole can propel a canoe even against moderate (class III) rapids.
A trick called "gunwale bobbing" or "gunwaling" allows a canoe to be propelled without a paddle. The canoeist stands on the gunwales, near the bow or the stern, and squats up and down to make the canoe rock backward and forward. This propulsion method is inefficient and unstable; additionally, standing on the gunwales can be dangerous. However, this can be turned into a game where two people stand one on each end, and attempt to cause the other to lose balance and fall into the water, while remaining standing themselves.
The following persons have made historically significant or remarkable canoe expeditions:[15]
Spearing Salmon By Torchlight, an oil painting by Paul Kane
Canoe Manned by Voyageurs Passing a Waterfall (Ontario), oil painting by Frances Anne Hopkins
Ojibwe women in canoe on Leech Lake
Antique Strip-built Canoes at the Adirondack Museum
Aluminum canoe, Upper Klamath Lake
Canoeing on the Shenandoah River, Winchester, Virginia
Canoes stored at Lake Harriet Minneapolis, Minnesota
CANOE (from Carib. candoa, the West Indian name found in use by Columbus; the Fr. canot, boat, and Ger. Kahn, are derived from the Lat. canna, reed, vessel), a sort of general term for a boat sharp at both ends, originally designed for propulsion by one or more paddles (not oars) held without a fixed fulcrum, the paddler facing the bow. As the historical native name for certain types of boat used by savages, it is applied in such cases to those which, like other boats, are open within from end to end, and the modern " Canadian canoe " preserves this sense; but a more specific usage of the name is for such craft as differ essentially from open boats by being covered in with a deck, except for a " well " where the paddler sits. Modern developments are the cruising canoe, combining the use of paddle and sails, and the racing canoe, equipped with sails only.
The primitive canoes were light frames of wood over which skins (as in the Eskimo canoe) or the bark of trees (as in the NorthAmericanlndians' birch-bark canoe) were tightly stretched. The modern painted canvas canoe, built on Indian lines, was a natural development of this idea. The Indian also used, and the African still uses, the " dug-out," made from a tree hollowed by fire after the manner of Robinson Crusoe. Many of these are of considerable size and carrying capacity; one in the New York Natural History Museum from Queen Charlotte's Island is 63 ft. long, 8 ft. 3 in. wide, and 5 ft. deep, cut from a single log. The " war canoe " of paddling races is its modern successor. In the islands of the Pacific primitive canoes are wonderfully handled by the natives, who make long sea voyages in them, often stiffening them by attaching another hull (see Catamaran).
In the earlier part of the 19th century, what was known as a " canoe " in England was the short covered-in craft, with a well " for the paddler to sit in, which was popularly used for short river practice; and this type still survives. But the sport of canoeing in any real sense dates from 1865, when John MacGregor designed the canoe "Rob Roy " for long journeys by water, using both double-bladed paddle and sails, yet light enough (about 701b) to be carried over land. The general type of this canoe is built of oak with a cedar deck; the length is from 12 ft. to 15 ft., the beam from 26 in. to 30 in., the depth 10 in. to 16 in. The paddle is 7 ft. long and 6 in. wide in the blade, the canoeist sits low in a cockpit, and in paddling dips the blades first on one side and then the other. The rig is generally yawl.
In 1866 the Royal Canoe Club was formed in England, and the prince of Wales (afterwards Edward VII.) became commodore. Its headquarters are at Kingston-on-Thames and it is still the leading organization. There is also the British Canoe Association, devoted to cruising. After the English canoes were seen in Paris at the Exhibition of 1867, others like them were built in France. Branches and clubs were formed also at the English universities, and in Liverpool, Hull, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The New York Canoe Club was founded in 1871. One member of the Royal Canoe Club crossed the English Channel in his canoe, another the Irish Channel from Scotland to Ireland, and many rivers were explored in inaccessible parts, like the Jordan, the Kishon, and the Abana and the Pharpar at Damascus, as well as the Lake Menzaleh in the Delta of the Nile, and the Lake of Galilee and Waters of Merom in Syria.
W. Baden Powell modified the type of the " Rob Roy " in the " Nautilus," intended only for sailing. From this time the two kinds of pleasure canoe--paddling and sailing - parted company, and developed each on its own lines; the sailing canoe soon (1882) had a deck seat and tiller, a smaller and smaller cockpit, and a larger and larger sail area, with the consequent necessary air and water-tight bulkheads in the hull. Paul Butler of Lowell, Mass., added (1886) the sliding outrigger seat, allowing the canoeist to slide out to windward. The final stage is the racing machine pure and simple, seen in the exciting contests at the annual August meets of the American Canoe Association on the St Lawrence river, or at the more frequent race days of its constituent divisions, associated as Canadian (47 clubs), Atlantic (32 clubs), Central (26 clubs) and Western.
The paddling canoe, propelled by single-bladed paddles, is also represented in single, tandem and crew (" war canoe ") races, and this form of the sport remains more of the amateur type. The " Canadian," a clinker or carvel built mahogany or cedar or bass-wood canoe, or the painted canvas, bark or compressed paper canoe, all on the general lines of the Indian birch bark, are as common on American rivers as the punt is on the Thames, and are similarly used.
See MacGregor, A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe (1866), The Rob Roy on the Baltic, &c.; W. Baden Powell, Canoe Travelling (1871); W. L. Alden, Canoe and the Flying Proa (New York, 1878); J. D. Hayward, Camping out with the British Canoe Association; C. B. Vaux, Canoe Handling (New York, 1888); Stephens, Canoe and Boat Building (New York, 1881).
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A canoe is a small boat, that is often driven by manpower, but also commonly sailed. Canoes are pointed at both ends and usually open on top, but can be covered.
The canoe is propelled by the use of paddles, with the number of paddlers depending on the size of the canoe (most commonly 2). Paddlers face in the direction of travel, either seated or kneeling. In this way paddling a canoe can be contrasted with rowing, where the rowers face away from the direction of travel. Paddles may be single-bladed or double-bladed.
Aluminum canoe, Upper Klamath Lake
Dugout canoe
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Childhood obesity is a growing problem. Around 22 million children are overweight in the EU, and more than 5 million of these are obese. Apart from the short-term health risks, childhood obesity puts children at a greater risk of suffering from strokes, heart attacks, colon cancer, gout, and other health problems later in life. A new study suggests that supplementing children with conjugated linoleic acid, also known as CLA, may help.
What is CLA?
CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid commonly found in beef, lamb and high-fat dairy products (e.g. milk and cheese); the CLA in dietary supplements is generally derived from edible vegetable oils rich in linoleic acids, such as sunflower or safflower oil. Previous studies suggest that CLA may have potential benefits for weight management in both adult men and women. But its effects on overweight and obese children have until now been largely unknown.
Can CLA help children lose weight?
Researchers led by Natalie M. Racine from the Department of Nutritional Sciences University of Wisconsin-Madison, conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (the "gold standard" in medical research) of CLA in 62 overweight or obese children between the ages of 6 and 10. The children were randomly assigned to drink chocolate flavoured milk containing either 3 grams CLA or placebo oil – once a day for seven months.
After the seven month period, researchers found that the children who took the CLA supplement showed a significant decrease in body fat mass (measured by x-ray). In contrast, the group of children given a placebo experienced an increase in body fat mass. The researchers also looked at the body mass index (BMI) – a measure of body weight, adjusted for height – and children taking CLA had smaller increases in BMI compared to those on the placebo.
The overall findings of this study suggest that CLA supplementation in overweight and obese children may help to reduce body fat and increase lean body mass, and could therefore hold promise in improving both their immediate and future health.
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Maphefo Anno-Frempong, CEO of TETA – Thanks for making us reflect on the key issues of stakeholder management in the class. It was certainly valuable and spot on. I have been reading a book on the reasons CEOs fail – (they call it derailers) and stakeholder management is the make or break issue in all instances worldwide. I saw my own stakeholder engagements in a different light and I must say it has brought a difference in my own life. I experienced a positive spin off of the workshop for TETA yesterday. Noma and I planned last year to meet with all her stakeholders as one key stakeholder was leaving us for another SETA.
When we met to establish the reasons, he demonstrated the benefits for his organization that they would receive from the other SETA. So I called the key role-players in the sub-sector concerned and indicated the need for a closer partnership. We planned for meetings the first part of this year. By the time we came to your class, we had already planned to see the sub-sectors or industry captains. After attending your course, Noma and I knew we were on to ground breaking stuff and we went to meet with the stakeholders. It was amazing how the engagement session went. Outstanding work indeed! The chairperson of the Board and owner of the company came to the meeting with the MD and all key executives and we had such a blast for the benefit of transport industry. Thank you for affirming through your course the work we do! I truly appreciate it! It is definite must for most executives.
It's always so refreshing to sit and learn under someone who knows what they're talking about!! Yesterday's workshop shifted many preconceived ideas I had on the importance and impact of effective marketing. It was different, fresh and very enlightening!! Many, many thanks Deon.
Hilton Atkinson, Manager, External Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Affairs, Exxaro
I found the Stakeholder Reputation Management Master Class very useful. Good to exchange ideas about the topic and important to interact with other players in the field, i.e. yourself and the peers who were on the course. I enjoyed your inputs which makes one re-assess and challenge the status quo in some areas.
Robyn-Lee Grove, Investor Relations & Corporate Marketing Manager, Communications, Afrox
I enjoyed the Stakeholder training very much. It started me thinking about the work that I do from the perspectives of all my stakeholders.
Ellen Chan, Senior Producer, Marcus Evans, Asia
"I have enjoyed working with Deon. He is a great trainer and expert in crisis and reputation management. He recently did a public training for me in the China market, all I received is excellent feedback from all the attendees." Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
L. J. Mahlangu, Chairperson, Municipal Demarcation Board
The two days we spent on the course was probably the best investment of my time I have done in many years. The course was extremely useful and the group was great. Thumbs up for the Community of Practice (Stakeholder Reputation Group on Linkedin)
Seakle Godschalk, (Pr. Sci.Nat.), Environmental & Sustainability Solutions
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your insightful and stimulating marketing workshop. It helped us to understand our challenges as small consultancy better but, more importantly, also the opportunities we have. We are inspired by the workshop and have already started implementing some of the ideas whilst others are still under consideration. The added value by pointing out project management tools such as Asana is also appreciated. We have now moved our project management to Asana, which is especially useful in our situation where we operate Pretoria and Johannesburg offices.
Chose Choeu, Director: Corporate Affairs, Eskom
"Deon has provided excellent service and support to our Stakeholder Management Division." Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Janet Venter, PA to Theuns de Bruyn, Executive Vice President – Process Division, Lonmin
Deon, Ek wil net weereens dankie sê vir die stunning kursus wat jy aangebied het, ek het dit verbasend baie interresant gevind en kon iets huistoe vat wat ek wel kan gebruik in my werksplek.
Odoh Diego Okenyodo
Odoh wrote: "You've been an epitome of consistency and professionalism to younger PR practitioners like us. May you keep up the good work!"
Mathebula, Juliet JD [email@example.com]
The Stakeholder Reputation Course is a must for any communications, marketing, Human resource, project manager, organizations …the list goes on and on. It really gives one an edge when put what we have learned in practice.
I have applied this since coming back and I have seen an increase in my relationship with the specialists who support my projects inspired to act, I have increased my rapport with them, they are going an extra mile for me as I have focused on them not me. Some of the tools I already knew however I was not applying them intelligently. You have really opened my mind to think broadly and it reinforces better planning. It helps you to connect, create meaningful bonds as you will know what each stakeholder need to know – you share what they need to know, using the right media and at the right time. You are also able to anticipate possible areas of resistance/issues and deal them upfront.
If this is the only career investment I make this year, then the money is well spent.
Joseph George – http://in.linkedin.com/pub/joseph-george-anjilvelil/0/541/b84
Deon, Do rant once in a while. I find your thinking most valuable.
Ned Barnett, Las Vegas, Web: http://www.barnettmarcom.com. PR pro and founder of Barnett Marketing Communications, plus a novelist and author, and a historian (on History Channel)
Pro – What do Consultants bring to the Table? http://networkedblogs.com/bzLJo – I know the author, Deon Binneman – worth listening to!
Sharon Cunningham, Compliance Institute of South Africa
On behalf of Julie and the Compliance Institute South Africa, I would like to extend a very big thank you to you for presenting at our forum on 24 November 2010. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
Warren Makgowe, Business Development Officer, UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership
The Stakeholder Reputation seminar was informative and empowering.
Lézel Kraamwinkel. Risk, Legal & Collections. Momentum Group Limited
Deon, I just want to compliment you- I enjoyed your presentation very much and you are an excellent speaker. Thank you for making it interesting.
Marjorie Dean, Communications Consultant, SATSA
Dear Deon, Thank you for this. I found the workshop very valuable, especially your contribution as both lecturer and moderator.
Macneil Ncube, Project Manager (Public Relations and Corporate Communication Conference)
On behalf of Global Prospectus, I would like to thank you so much for participating at our conference as a Speaker. Your role will continue to be commended as you set yourself out and gave out the best presentation above expectations. This event will not have been a success without your contribution and to that we are forever indebted.
Ria Loubser, SAIMAS vice Executive President & Conference Organiser
Hi Deon, Hope you are well. Please see attached letter and documents in terms of the results of the evaluation done by the delegates of your presentation of a workshop at the SAIMAS Conference on 22 October 2010. You, together with another presenter, received the highest rating, congratulations!!
Lindy Bedborough, Marketing Director, Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA)
Dear Deon, Thank you so much once again for your excellent presentation at the ISMA conference. The delegates rated your talk highly as you provided food for thought and left them inspired.I appreciate your time and energy at the conference.
Andy Russell, Nuforms Media, New York
Excellent comments, Deon! It left me wanting to hear the next show – maybe the dissection of an actual case study would be interesting to hear next time. Keep them coming. [IMO, the other interviewee was a bit boring, but you carried the show.]
(Andy is referring to a radio interview I had with John Fraser of Classic FM Business. Please listen to my Radio interview on Reputation Risk – http://bit.ly/a4k2qp)
Matt Minahan has just left a comment on your network update:
"Cool, Deon . . . You've said some things here that you've said on ODNet . . . that organizations can spend years building up a reputation, but it can take just a few seconds to lose it. And, the car guy was good, too. You sounded like a real pro. No surprise, of course, because you are! Matt"
Alan Hosking, Executive Editor, HR Future
Nice article (referring to my article on the news that Standard Bank will review costs which will result in layoffs, and my response: Layoffs – The Reputable Way https://deonbinneman.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/layoffs-the-reputable-way/) – practical, sensible and not aggressively attacking or defending any one group, therefore even handed and, as I'm sure you intended, a highly credible piece. Well done!
Maria Ttappous, Services and Events Manager, The Institute of Internal Auditors SA
Thanks again as always for a great presentation!
Herman Krull, Standard Bank
"Deon is a well-known South African expert on Business and Stakeholder Reputational Risk Management. He has provided excellent consulting services on reputational risk to the Group Compliance function at The Standard Bank Group Ltd, which I previously headed. A major added-value dimension to his services is his wide knowledge of corporate management and business processes, as well as his thorough understanding of enterprise-wide risk management. I can recommend Deon's services and expertise without any hesitation."
Yolande Janse van Rensburg, Manager Stakeholder Management, Urban Management – Region C, City of Johannesburg
Hello Deon, Thank you once again for the presentation yesterday and for being flexible on the costs. I have had only positive feedback from the staff. Even our tea lady this morning said "that man was good" which tells me that you reached all levels of staff.
Robin Cook, Organizational Development – Subject Matter Expert, Angarai International
"Deon has been a long time contributor to the OD Network listserve. He consistently posts some of the best content on the list – I believe that I've saved more of his posts than any other contributor. He is always willing to provide cogent guidance to the less experienced practitioners on the list & even one as experienced as I often finds his insight & experience enlightening."
Ned Barnett, Owner, Barnett Marketing Communications, USA
"Deon is not only a brilliant strategist and effective practitioner, but he is generous with his time and insights. He shares those insights about reputation management (his expertise) with a large network of appreciative PR professionals (me included). He knows his stuff, and he knows how to "translate" that knowledge so that applies in all English-speaking countries, and not just in his home of South Africa. A great and honest practitioner and a particularly good guy!
Jonathan Bernstein, President, Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc, USA
"I know Deon as a skilled crisis management strategist and writer whose experience clearly adds great value to the work performed for any client."
Paseka Rakosa, Manager: Communications, Marketing & Branding, Emfuleni Local Municipality
I must admit that it is very rare to meet a person of your calibre who does not only know his subject matter but also has passion and commitment to what he does.
Srinivasan K, Founder / President and CEO, Prime Point Foundation and Prime Point PR (P) Ltd, India
"I know Deon for many years as a fellow professional from South Africa. He is also the member of PR discussion groups managed by me. He is also helping me as International Editor of our corporate ezine PR-e-Sense. I have always admired his depth of knowledge on reputation management and reputation risk management. He is one of the few global professionals with deep knowledge on the domain."
Sana-Ullah Bray, Group Secretary: Santam Limited
Dear Deon, Thanks for the Corporate Reputation workshop. Most informative! I have just included 1 or 2 slides on Reputation in my Corporate Governance presentation to the Board.
Mavuto Kapyepye, Mlambe Consulting Firm (MCF), OD & Social Development Consultants, Blantyre 9, Malawi
Thanks very much for getting in touch. I was one of the two facilitators at the NSJ Conference in Mozambique and I would like to congratulate you for the wonderful presentation which I found inspiring as an ambitious Malawian entrepreneur with an international outlook. I will visit the blog and would certainly be excited to share experiences with others.
Hal Newman, Managing Editor, Big Medicine, Managing Partner, Team EMS Inc.USA
"His ability to pull together real-world meaningful information in his newsletter 'Powerlines' is most excellent. If your quest involves finding wisdom on reputation protection, you need to read Powerlines."
Seija Tyrninoksa; Country Representative for South Africa; International Red Cross Federation
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your inspiring Stakeholder Reputation course this week! The dynamism, the opportunities, the emphasis on the importance on careful research, friendly and caring approach for the care of various stakeholders – the summary of the framework you presented for addressing stakeholder management was all very relevant and confirmed my personal believes and practice in the past in relation to our stakeholders with whom we are working in our field.
Tshepo Mazibuko, Head: Stakeholder Relations Management, Group Corporate Affairs, Standard Bank Ltd
Thanks Deon! The session was superb, you were amazing & the participants were out of this world. Thank you once again for sharing with me your vast knowledge & experience in life in general & in particular, around stakeholder relations & management.
Malebo Modise, Standard Bank Corporate Affairs
Deon's presentation helped me to sharpen my own perspective on certain issues in the stakeholder management field. Just thinking………I picked up on radio news this morning that about 100m illegal cigarettes enter SA each year and the revenue loss to SARS amounts to about R1.4b per annum. You will recall that Deon gave us an exercise on this and when I heard this on radio my mind went "stakeholder map, reputation and business risk, strategic partnerships, etc…."
Shirona Patel, Communications Manager, Advancement and Partnerships Division, Wits University
It certainly was a very fulfilling workshop where I obtained a comprehensive overview of stakeholder relations and its importance to organisations.
Lulama Hlongwane, CSI Manager, Engen Oil
I am much honored to have been a trainee in your Stakeholder Reputation Management Course and I came out enriched so much.
Dr. Amani Saidi, National Research Foundation
The Stakeholder Reputation course was extremely relevant to the stakeholder function, was well-structured and effectively delivered by the facilitator. The high level of people that attended, and the high level of class discussions enriched the course further, plus the course was competitively priced, such that it is greater value for money.
Fikile Kuhlase, General Manager: Transformation, The Banking Association, SA
My thoughts on the Stakeholder Reputation Workshop: "Inspiring! What an eye-opener… stakeholder management is not the preserve of the manager in charge but rather an integrated function that all should have responsibility for, that was my feedback to our MD. Its' strategic importance is to be elevated in organizations. Brilliant learning opportunity. Equipped me with invaluable tools! Empowered by new terminology such as silositis, reputation drivers, stakeholder attributes, stakeholder models, universal principles of stakeholder management and the unpacking of the mission for stakeholder management etc… Loved your sense of humor, by the way what does GUAVA stand for? I need that for new terminology acquired. Your presentation layout is superb and user-friendly. I benefited immensely and would like to know what you suggest as follow-up training".
Dr. Itah Kandgii Murangi, Dean of Students, University of Namibia
Deon, Allow me to thank you for putting us through such a wonderful Crisis Management training. I enjoyed every session of that course. And I mean that, really! I am eager to get connected to some of those psychological newsletters and/ or websites you alluded to when I was there. I am looking at how we can engage you to help us put out a truly "reputation builder and maintainer" kind of a Student Newsletter from our Office, the Office of the Dean of Students.
Richard Miller, Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Deon, Thank you for your insight. It is most fruitful. I discovered many nuggets in your presentation which will place the JSE in a better position to weather storms that may befall us.
Padraig McKeon, Managing Director, Drury Communications, Ireland
"Deon's continuous output as a thought leader in the field of communications and reputation management marks him out and I have regularly, even at a distance, found him to be both an insightful thinker and a great teacher."
Eric Dom, Regional Compliance Officer (Africa), AIG South Africa & AIG Life SA
"Deon and Repucomm have a substantially sound reputation in the marketplace. Services like his are always in demand. Deon has worked closely with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa and several other SA companies. I have recommended Deon's services to University of Johannesburg (Law faculty) as well as the Compliance Institute of SA."
Erik Bernstein, www.bernsteincrisismanagement.com
My name is Erik Bernstein; I am a freelance writer and SEO specialist for Bernstein Crisis Management. I wanted to do you the courtesy of informing you that we recently did a piece on your excellent Powerlines newsletter in our company blog at bernsteincrisismanagement.blogspot.com .
Bill LeGray, Re-educator and Independent Studies Consultant, USA / Re. Fresh Eyes Visioning and Strategies for Best Practices and Pathway Advice. May 18, 2009."
"I became acquainted with Deon because of general ongoing dialog, and then because of our interpersonal exchanges within the Organizational Development Network Forum. Because I've acquired a great deal of respect for the "focus and practices" Deon has developed- relative to the importance of one's image (as conveyed) and organizational reputations (as believed). I feel privileged to be "connected" with Deon in LinkedIn so that we may learn more from each other. I believe Deon's particular OD "bent" provides a rare and extremely useful talent. I can identify only a handful of OD practitioners- so organized with useful information to share, and able to quickly present valuable thoughts for addressing current matters. Deon is one of the few, and therefore a very special colleague and resource for all of us."
Peter Goslett, Executive Director, Institute of Credit Management
ICM CREDIT INDABA 2008 – On behalf of the Institute of Credit Management of South Africa and its Board of Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation at out 2008 Credit Indaba. Your presentation with regards reputation was very well received by all the delegates and provided much food for thought. It certainly was well placed within the context of our conference and added value. We would like to maintain our relationship going forward, specifically with regards our regional committee functions during the balance of 2008.
Phil Mahlangu, Manager: Internal Communications, the Presidency of South Africa
It's always so refreshing to be exposed to your unique style of writing and thought expression. I have escalated your mail to senior management for further perusal.
Richard Stone, Stone Junction Ltd
Hi Deon, I must confess, I subscribed to your newsletter about a year or so ago and I've been receiving it since then but rarely reading much of it.
However, one of my New Year's resolutions for 2008 was to get rid of all of my SPAM. I've managed to do this, largely because the vast majority of it was things I had subscribed to but didn't really want! The lack of SPAM has meant I can rationalize the e-mail I receive to do with my own field of public relations. I've been reading and either un-subscribing from or paying real attention to each e-mail of this kind.
I'm going for quality and not quantity. Anyway, as a result of this reduction in mail, I was actually able to pay attention to and read your newsletter this morning. And it was extremely worthwhile and interesting.
So, as a long subscribed but only newly converted reader, thanks. There is some really interesting and thought provoking stuff in here.
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What to Do if Your Marriage Feels Bad or Hopeless
If you're in a really unhappy marriage you can repair it – but you need to go about it the right way. In this episode Liam describes what to do.
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The Korean carmaker's Connected Car concept uses NFC technology to allow users to open and close doors with their phone.
Near Field Communication (NFC) might have so far failed to get consumers excited as a technological alternative to debit and credit card transactions, but maybe its future lies in the connected car. South Korean carmaker Hyundai on Friday revealed the first working prototype of its Connectivity Concept that incorporates an NFC-enabled smartphone for accessing certain functions.
The system, which Hyundai hopes will go into production in 2015, allows the driver to lock and unlock the car with an NFC-enabled smartphone and then, once inside, dock the device to activate the car's telematic systems and to upload the driver's personal profile -- such as seat position, favorite radio stations, satellite navigation history and climate control settings. The profile information is streamed to the vehicle's 7-inch touch screen which also mirrors the smartphone's content so that the driver has hands-free access to their contacts and address book.
Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Hyundai Motor Europe, said: "Hyundai's Connectivity Concept showcases the brand's philosophy of making tomorrow's technology accessible to a wide range of customers. With this technology, Hyundai is able to harness the all-in-one functionality of existing smartphone technology and integrating it into everyday driving in a seamless fashion. As the technology continually develops there will be capabilities to store driver's seating positions and exterior mirror settings, providing customers with a comfortable and individual driving environment."
A number of luxury car manufacturers already offer a system for recording and saving different driver profiles. For example, the BMW system saves information to a USB drive which can be inserted into the dashboard of any BMW car so that a driver's preferred engine, seat and music settings are always correct, no matter which BMW-manufactured car they happen to be in. Earlier this year Ford introduced what it calls 'MyKey' technology into the European market which allows owners to program a number of different keys for the same vehicle so that different drivers have access to different features. Aimed at owners with teenaged children, the system means parents can automatically limit the car's top speed and the maximum volume of the stereo system when their children are driving.


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10 Examples Of Why You Shouldn't Sell Naming Rights To Just Anyone
It's near-impossible to find a sporting or concert venue in the U.S. without the name of some bank/oil company/car maker/beverage slapped on the front. While most of these are innocuous — and some have even grown to be accepted by the public — there are a handful of naming rights deals where the venue owners shouldn't have gone with the highest bidder.
The most notorious is the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre in Tampa, which earned a 95% disapproval rating from locals after taking the naming rights over from Ford in 2010.
Some are just mouthfuls, like the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center in upstate New York. Because it wasn't enough to have the name of the world's largest wine company, they made sure to add the name of the founder of the Canandaigua Industries Company, because more names equals more fun for the whole family. Thanks, but we'll still call it the Finger Lakes PAC.
Sometimes the name on the venue is so low-rent it makes you wonder if there was more than a single bidder for the rights. I've never even heard of Jobing.com, but they somehow managed to slap their name on a basketball arena in Arizona.
It should be noted that some of these silly-named venues actually had worse — or at least equally bad — names in previous incarnations. The Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (a truly rock/roll name if we've ever heard one) used to be the Blockbuster Desert Sky Pavilion. And Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood was once the HiFi Buys Amphitheatre. Meanwhile, the Gexa Energy Pavilion may just be an improvement over the Coca-Cola Starplex or the Superpages.com Center.
It's worth noting that 7 of the 10 venues listed below are owned or operated by Live Nation, parent company of current Worst Company In America contender Ticketmaster.
Here is our list of the 10 worst, brought to you by Brawndo:
10. Jiffy Lube Live; Bristow, VA
9. Gexa Energy Pavilion; Dallas, TX
8. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood; Atlanta, GA
7. Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach, VA
6. Sleep Train Amphitheatre; Wheatland, CA
5. Comfort Dental Amphitheatre; Greenwood Village, CO
4. Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion; Phoenix, AZ
3. Jobing.com Arena; Glendale, AZ
2. Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center; Hopewell, NY
1. 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre; Tampa, FL
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They're best friends, this crew. Spending the days together has built a friendship unshakable in the short handful of years they've lived. It blesses me to watch them. To see the way the younger ones look up tot he older ones–I never dreamed it would be this good.
Having the two boys back-to-back and then the girls, has made for incredible 'built-in-friends" as I say to them. Homeschooling keeps us together, and while to some, that may seem just a tad overwhelming and all together too tiring, I assure you, you are entirely right. It is good, and the gift that comes with our close proximity for hours on end, is a togetherness that I am only just beginning to see the value in.
They have each other and they know what a gift that is. Four best friends always hanging around. I love watching them together, (when all is peaceful–which I promise you, it isn't always!)
I'm soaking it all up, because we all know how fast these wild days disappear–
Joining Lisa-Jo and fabulous others this morning for Five Minute Friday, where we cut the words loose for just five minutes, and see where they fall. No editing, just encouraging the others who play along.
PS: I'm honored to be guest postng over at (in)Courage today. Click HERE to come and join the conversation 😉
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