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LOS ANGELES — To the pop cognoscenti, the French dance-music duo Daft Punk exists as an ideal, modern musicdom's most consistent, influential, enigmatic trailblazer, in addition to being crowned the major winner of the 2014 Grammy Awards by scoring record of the year and album of the year trophies.
But to another section of the population — those willfully ignorant of this year's Coachella lineup, for instance — the question Sunday might have been: Who were those masked robots?
Thanks to Daft Punk's abiding silence at the awards podium, its members' identities obscured by futuristic helmets straight out of Isaac Asimov's imagination — not to mention the mystique cultivated by remaining off camera for more than half of their performance of the ubiquitous "Get Lucky" with Nile Rodgers, Pharrell Williams and Stevie Wonder – the French duo spoke volumes about their selective embrace of the celebrity spotlight.
Contrary to misperceptions, Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo speak fluent English. And despite rarely granting interviews, the two are hardly shy about expressing themselves.
Splitting time between Paris and Los Angeles, they operate their production company, Daft Arts, out of Hollywood's Jim Henson complex in the shadow of a giant Kermit the Frog sculpture.
Since 2001, however, they have refused to appear in public as Daft Punk without their robot disguises. Few outside of a core group of collaborators and friends could pick De Homem-Christo and Bangalter, both 39, out of a police lineup.
This correspondent interviewed Daft Punk in 2010, the year the duo abandoned funked-out Big Beat electronica to venture into symphonic music with the soundtrack for "Tron: Legacy," and can report on what the men (who collaborator Pharrell simply refers to as "the robots") look like beneath the helmets.
Bangalter is tall and slim with a head full of corkscrew brown curls and two-days' growth of stubble. Imagine a hipster version of Michael Richards' Kramer character from "Seinfeld" — albeit one who can speak impressionistically on the merits of Japanese anime, psych-rock and violin arpeggios — and you're on the right track.
Half a head shorter, matinee-idol handsome and exuding an air of Byronic melancholy, De Homem-Christo is the more intense of the two, all pensive silences and halting remarks.
Refusing to divulge their division of labor, the group members have remained in lock step regarding Daft Punk's uncompromising artistry — its avoidance of market-driven trends (basically abandoning the EDM sound that spawned a thousand imitators) in favor of pursuing their own quirky agenda (i.e., the labor-intensive, handmade disco aesthetic of their album "Random Access Memories"), rewriting the rules of mainstream pop in the process.
"We're interested in the line between fiction and reality, creating fictional personas that exist in real life," Bangalter told Rolling Stone last year, placing their disguises within a continuum of theatrical pop performers that includes Kraftwerk, David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and KISS. "People thought the helmets were marketing or something, but for us it was sci-fi glam."
A generation older than their non-masked contemporaries in the electronic dance music field — including Skrillex, 26, and Avicii, 24 — Daft Punk's relative anonymity remains intact in an era of rampant over-sharing and fame for fame's sake.
"Daft Punk creates music and visuals in a very pure way," the group's manager, Paul Hahn, told the Los Angeles Times in October. "It starts with self-identity. The band doesn't say to itself, 'This is avant garde so it should be underground. More, they ask, 'Why not? Why can't our music be a big event?'"
On Sunday, after walking off with top Grammys honors, De Homem-Christo and Bangalter finally removed their helmets to host a lavish after-party, taking over two floors at Los Angeles' venerable club venue the Park Plaza Hotel — Daft Punk's first public celebration of "Random Access Memories" since its 2013 pre-release.
Before a celebrity-studded crowd that reportedly included Jay Z and wife Beyonce; Madonna and her teenage daughter, Lourdes; Paul McCartney; Trent Reznor; actress Ellen Page and 30 Seconds to Mars frontman-turned-Oscar nominee Jared Leto, Bangalter — or at least someone several sources identified as "the tall one with gray hair" — ascended to the DJ booth to spin choice tunes including a remix of Daft Punk's "Lose Yourself to Dance."
Was it really a member of Daft Punk? Whoever the disc jockey was, he let the music do the talking.


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Meet the (Harp Guitar) Maker: Woodley White
by Gregg Miner
It was early June, 2012, when a Los Angeles guitarist neighbor of mine brought over his first harp guitar - a major project instigated after his visit here a year ago, after which he struggled to find the appropriate luthier to realize his dream. It seemed that the best person to pull it off was Portland's Mike Doolin - but he had recently retired. At the last minute, as my friend was leaving, I remembered a new harp guitar builder, who was not yet up on the site, as he had just finished his first instrument, a Sullivan-Elliott copy (at right). The fellow's name was Woodley White, and he happened to be a well-established luthier, and as it turned out, also a good friend of Mike's!
a few inspiring phone calls were made, a year of happy mayhem then
ensued, with plenty of "wish lists" and dreams and dialog
between the customer and Woodley and Mike (and every combination
After seeing this outrageous, Sullivan/Elliott-meets-Mike Doolin instrument (shown in all photos in this article, save the one at right) I wrote Woodley and the following dialog transpired over the next several days.
Miner: So how many harp guitars does this make?
Woodley White: This is my second HG. The first was for a student of John Doan's named Gerry Camp. Before I started that first one (above, right) I consulted with Jeff Elliott, one of my best friends, who was then drawing the plan for John's guitar. He spent a good part of a day going over all the details and shared a draft copy with me, now it's available through the GAL. The beauty of the HG design by Jeff Elliott and John Sullivan is the combination of fan bracing along with the x-brace and the open harmonic bars on the bass side. This allows the top resonate fully. I built the instrument out of African Blackwood and Italian Spruce and after talking with Mike Doolin, another great friend, I decided to add string sharpers and make the neck adjustable and removable, but basically I braced Gerry's guitar like John's only a bit lighter. I bought strings from you and I'm happy with the instrument.
I definitely like allowing for neck adjustability, and noticed your
simple and effective joint "hidden" between the heads (top of page
and right). I understand
that Mike consulted even further on the new one.
WW: Yes, this new guitar was probably the result of Mike retiring from building. In fact, I've got three commissions so far from his retirement. The customer talked to Mike and decided he wanted the fretless bass neck. Mike suggested I move the bass and super treble bridges, use zither pins, and violin tuners. He even gave me a copy of his plan for the 22-string HG. When I took Mike's plan to the customer's house, it was obvious that Mike's guitar seemed too big to him. So, I adapted the Doan guitar once again and added my own cut-away. It was a challenge to get all those strings onto the smaller body size but I think it basically worked out. At Mike's suggestion, I bought strings from Newtone, and they figured the gauges. I was surprised that two of the super trebles were wound.
Ah, so that's why Mike never buys strings from me (winking
emoticon). Alas, I didn't
notice the wound trebles; I just remember that all the gauges seemed too
light for my taste / technique, and there were some buzzes here and
WW: I'm sure there will be some fine tuning required to get all the buzzes out. I had them all working fine and then when I brought the instrument back from doing the photographs, the low E buzzed. I think I got it out but I told the customer he'd probably need a local luthier to help with refining the set-up with humidity changes and other factors and shipping (back) to Hawaii being expensive. I keep my shop at 42%, but there are still always issues. It took Gerry a little while to get his instrument working perfectly.
So what other opportunities has Mike's annoyingly premature
retirement created for you? What's
WW: I've just started the next HG, a 14-string for Adam Carney in Austin. He plays a Dyer and wants a seven-string guitar with seven bass strings with sharpers. We're using Mike's plan without super trebles and not using his rosette pattern or bridge design. Those are proprietary with Mike. This will be my first HG where the neck is separate from the bass arm - two separate headstocks. I'd love to get the strings from you and have your suggestions about them.
That's exciting! I'm an
Adam Carney fan, but a frustrated one.
He actually plays a Lark in the Morning, and did a superb job on
his first CD with it, considering the circumstances.
I've been hoping for him to step it up by way of finding a
better instrument, coming to a Gathering, producing better quality
recordings – he's got a lot of potential.
Perhaps this will be the just the impetus he needs!
Happy to help with strings –
steel, nylon or a combo? I
know I've been pushing him to use beefier subs – don't know if
that fits in with your construction plans.
WW: I love Adam's music as well. I listen to his CD quite a bit. We haven't discussed string gauges for the instrument. We'll follow your guidance here. On my first HG I followed the gauges suggested for the Doan Guitar on your site. Although Adam's is a steel string instrument, he wants classical spacing on the seven-string neck.
I appreciate your trust, Woodley, but for the public's benefit I
should point out that my string suggestions are just that – a place to
start. For the record, while
the nylon John Doan set seems to work for a lot of people, I think the
gauges are somewhat off, but haven't had the time or means to fine
tune them for a more balanced tension (note that it is "his" set,
not a "Harp Guitar Music" set).
That's why I have LaBella make up the extra .070, .075 and .080
options. For that matter,
John and I have very different tonal preferences regarding his mixing of
nylon and steel strings (it works with his arranging style, but goes
against what I and many of my customers are looking for in a harp
guitar). But back to your
queue – the instrument after Adam's?
WW: The instrument after that will be a 21 string with a classical guitar. We're using Mike's requinto plan that was developed for Muriel Anderson only enlarged to a full-sized instrument. I'm also going to add string sharpers on the supers. The extra bridge on #2's super trebles was an idea Mike and I brainstormed after dinner one night – as a way to have an under saddle pickup and also string sharpers on the super trebles.
And would the supers be nylon as well (unlike Muriel's 2nd
Doolin, which are steel)?
WW: The supers will be steel and the subs will be wound nylon.
Well, I wasn't at all sure how well steel supers might work with a
nylon-strung neck, but then, just listen to Muriel's new arrangements
on my last two HGM
compilations. Again,
I think it's largely how she uses each bank in her particular
arrangements (btw, each of those new arrangements was at my suggestion;
I'm really honored that she agreed to my challenging "Wish List
commissions"!). But
speaking of Doolin, when I asked Mike about you and your getting into
harp guitars, I didn't know that you were friends, and that you had
married him and Nancy! So
are you a minister, a luthier, both, or what?
WW: I am a full-time luthier. You can see my work at www.whiteguitars.com. I've been building for 20 years. I started building at the same time as Mike and we became close friends. I lived in Portland back then. I officiated at Mike and Nancy's wedding 5/24/08 - Memorial Day weekend. Actually, we had a service up the Columbia Gorge where John Doan and a bunch of great musicians played and then we drove up to Idaho and had a service for Mike's family. I worked as a Presbyterian pastor for 25 years and now have retired so I can build instruments full-time.
We moved to Hawaii January, 2007 and love it totally. There's a great sense of community and I'm sure I don't have to say anything about the beauty or the weather. I've started building ukes, which pretty much are the polar opposite to HGs. In fact, I'm president of the Big Island Ukulele Guild. I'm not sure how that happened but it's a lot of fun. I also play ukulele in a musical group called the Merry Mongooses. We mostly play in a local restaurant – lots of covers of upbeat rock and roll songs and music created by Marion Geruschat, a terrific singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Cool, I want to see a CD by the Merry Mongooses (shouldn't that be Mongeese?)
and with a Woodley White harp-uke
on the cover! Yes, ukes and
HGs are polar opposites – until you combine them.
I'll have to try that sometime, I
saw one built on Pete Howlett's plan at the last GAL convention.
I still build classicals, electrics, and acoustics as well
but I'm enjoying ukes and HGs most and it seems like there is a good
market for both. I think I'll be building my 100th instrument in
month or two.
Jeff Elliott, Cyndy Burton, Mike Doolin, John Greven, Charles Fox and others in the Portland area have not only been great friends but have shaped my life and helped me become a better builder. I'm totally passionate about music and musical instruments and grateful to live this magical life. HG's are a wondrous part of the musical scene. They are especially challenging because each one is unique and requires such a huge investment of time and creativity to get something that sounds great and yet will be sturdy enough to last and not fold up on itself. I've been fortunate with my first two to get the sound and still have a sturdy structure as well. I was nervous to put those strings on and bring them up to pitch. I sure didn't want to see any waves on the top and I still wanted it to sing. Thankfully it worked out. It's pretty exciting.
It is exciting, Woodley, but
be careful –
once you go down that harp guitar path, there's no turning back.
I hope to see you at a The
Harp Guitar Gathering some day, with HG in tow,
I'm hoping to be there next year.
I hear the Gatherings are fantastic.
So far, though I play uke, classical guitar, slack key, and
electric, when I see 20+ strings on an instrument I want to start
singing the song from the Wizard of Oz, "If I only had a brain."
I do love them, though and I thank you for the opportunity to
share some of my perspectives.
Aloha and best wishes,
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Building alliances for the global governance of migration and health
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Is teacher pleased? The DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) Peer Review of the UK 2014
The peer review of UK development cooperation by the Development Assistance Committee of the OED was published on 17 December. I summarise the findings here, identifying many positive points and five rather hard-hitting questions embedded in the report. On the one hand, the UK is a recognised leader in shaping the global development agenda and has admirably reached the 0.7 target; it has an effective institutional system, and has successfully protected the poverty focus of its work. On the other hand, the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) asks (and these are my words, not theirs):
- Does the UK know where it is going on global development?
- Is DFIDDepartment for International Development gummed up by targets, procedures and transactions costs?
- Is DFIDDepartment for International Development over-centralised?
- Has DFIDDepartment for International Development over-reached itself as a knowledge-led organisation?
- Has DFIDDepartment for International Development become a bit of a global bully?
The answers to those questions might or might not be favourable to DFIDDepartment for International Development and the UK Government. I take no position (in this piece!). If they are not, then remedial action needs to be taken, some of it recommended by the DAC, and some which can be fine-tuned to UK political processes and timetables (e.g. a White Paper after the election). One complaint: it is a pity the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) report does not recognise the contribution to shaping the agenda of the International Development Select Committee. Its forthcoming report on policy coherence, Beyond Aid, will be a blockbuster. At least, I hope so: I am (declaration of interest) Specialist Adviser.
Peer Reviews are carried out every four or five years. The last review of the UK was published in 2010. Their purposes, according to the DACare 'to help the country understand where it could improve its development strategy and structures so that it can increase the effectiveness of its investment; and to identify and share good practice in development policy and strategy'.Reviews are carried out by two Member States, in this case Denmark and the Netherlands, supported by the Secretariat. They include field visits, in this case to Nigeria and Nepal.
The Report consists of about 100 pages, of which a dozen make up the official findings and recommendations, and the remainder the 'Secretariat Report' (SR). See Figure 1 for the Table of Contents of the SR. There are also several annexes, including one (Annex A) which reports on progress in implementing the recommendations of the 2010 Peer review. The report is a valuable source of data and description, complementing that provided by DFIDDepartment for International Development itself (for example in its annual Departmental Report), by the Independent Commission on Aid Impact (ICAI) by the National Audit Office, and by the International Development Select Committee. The NAO, by the way, published its Annual Report on the performance of DFID on 22 December. That is probably worth a separate note.
Figure 1
The 'Main Findings and Recommendations' follow the chapter outline above, with a one-page 'fiche' on each topic and a box containing the recommendations. Figure 2 below brings together all the recommendations.
It is in the nature of these reports that the text is carefully worded, and that negative comments are balanced with positive ones. The Harvard Business Review has published an article which argues that the average ratio of positive to negative within high-performing teams is 5.6:1. I haven't calculated the ratio in the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) report!
There is plenty for the UK to be pleased with:
- On a comprehensive UK development effort (Pg 15):
- 'The UK continues to lead in shaping the global development agenda . . . it uses its position strategically to address global public risks and bring development concerns into international policy fora'.
- 'The Secretary of State's seat in Cabinet and membership of the National Security Council ensure DFIDDepartment for International Development is well-placed to promote coherence between policies to support development'.
- 'The UK has a useful case-by-case approach to policy coherence . . . (e.g. climate change, trade, anti-corruption) . . . and choosing to focus these efforts on a limited number of policy areas where there are win-win opportunities is strategic'.
- 'DFID is shaping a new approach to fostering economic development . . . (and) has managed to maintain a pro-poor focus'.
- On the vision and policies for development cooperation (Pg 16)
- 'Persistent political will, sustained by broad cross-party consensus, makes it possible to achieve ambitious objectives'.
- 'The UK is doing an excellent job of protecting the poverty reduction focus of the development cooperation programme'.
- DFID is 'strategically reaching out to emerging powers'.
- 'DFID has engaged in innovative approaches to allocate its resources effectively'.
- 'DFID is committed to engaging in fragile and conflict-affected countries'.
- On allocating the UK's oda (Pg 17)
- 'In a very challenging fiscal climate, the UK has met its commitment to provide 0.7% of its GNI as oda by 2013 . . . This commendable, well-planned achievement adds weight to the UK's internationally recognised leading role'.
- 'There is a clear focus on low income countries, fragile states, and social infrastructure and services'.
- 'DFID contributes to a more effective multilateral system through its multilateral aid review process, its strategic engagement on the boards of multilateral organisations, and its active involvement in the strengthening of the Multilateral Organisations Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN)'.
- On managing the UK's development cooperation (Pg 18):
- 'The UK's development cooperation has an effective institutional system, with a clear mandate, a seat in the Cabinet, and a decentralised model backed by a critical mass of development specialists'.
- 'UK Departments work well at country level on specific issues of mutual interest'.
- 'DFID has planned well how to strengthen capabilities and systems to disburse the scaled-up budget'.
- 'DFID's strategic approach translates into continuous improvement processes . . . DFIDDepartment for International Development actively promotes innovation'.
- 'DFID has a forward-looking human resources strategy'.
- On delivery and partnership (Pg 19):
- 'DFID delivers its programme effectively'.
- 'The UK systematically and robustly analyses different types of risk'.
- 'DFID works closely with development partners, often taking a leadership role at country level'.
- On results, management and accountability (Pg 20):
- 'There is a clear political drive to achieve results . . . DFIDDepartment for International Development has an impressive results system'.
- 'The UK is a top performer on transparency'.
- 'DFID is a leader on evaluation internationally . . . and has taken major steps to produce evidence on what works in development'.
- On humanitarian assistance (Pg 21):
- 'Globally, the UK has played a significant role, including . . . galvanising international support for humanitarian crises'.
- 'DFID's humanitarian policy recognises international principles and good practices'.
- 'The UK maintains a strong focus on proper targeting of its humanitarian funding, with rigorous decision-making processes to support and justify individual funding decisions'.
- 'Civil-military coordination appears to function well under civilian command'.
- 'The UK provides high quality (humanitarian) funding to partners'.
I make that 28 positive comments, but I have been a bit selective, so there are probably more. On the Harvard standard, that would entitle the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) to precisely 5 negative comments. In fact, there are quite a few more than that. Just as one indication, the Main Findings and Recommendations section contains as many as 17 instances of the word 'However'. In fact, many of the positive comments are matched by questions or criticisms.
Rather than report these seriatim, it is more interesting to group them. I have identified five main challenges in the report, which can be presented as five questions. Don't be surprised that some of these seem directly to contradict the positive statements: those little 'howevers' carry weight.
I present the critiques without comment, but obviously some will wish to question the evidence base or veracity of the DAC's conclusions. I come back to the implications at the end.
- Does the UK know where it is going? This is a question raised (of course in slightly less brutal language) in the sections on policy coherence for development, on vision and policy and on multilateralism, among others. Thus (Pg 16) 'Addressing the interconnected issues of the post-2015 development agenda will require, more than ever, finding ways to bring together the UK as a whole with a common vision, . . . (yet) the overall rationale for international development in relation to other UK policies is not clearly stated'. Furthermore (Pg 15) 'the lack of a comprehensive approach to ensuring its development efforts are not undermined by other government policies means potential incoherence . . . can be overlooked . . . (and) the UK does not appear to be investing in building a knowledge base about the impacts of UK policies on developing countries'. With regard to the multilateral system (Pg 16) 'the absence of a multilateral strategy . . . leads to lack on consistency . . . (and) it is not clear whether the overall portfolio of UK multilateral aid makes the best use of the expertise of international organisations, and is complementary to the bilateral programme. At country level (Pg 18) 'institutional barriers, separate lines of responsibility and the lack of an overarching UK strategy hamper collaboration. As a result, it is difficult to see how different UK policy agendas and programmes fit together . . .'.
- Is DFIDDepartment for International Development gummed up by targets, procedures and transactions costs? This is a point raised throughout, especially in the sections on allocation, management, and delivery. Importantly, the problems arise not just in relation to the bilateral programme, but also in relation to multilaterals. Also they impact negatively on staff motivation and performance. Thus, and being highly selective, (Pg 19) 'DFID's emphasis on results and value for money and increased security and ministerial oversight translate into heavy corporate procedures and less delegation of authority to country offices . . . DFIDDepartment for International Development has not managed to reduce its reporting requirements and programming processes have become even more cumbersome'. 'The UK's excellent reputation among partners has been somewhat damaged by its increasingly time-consuming approach . . .'. (Pg 17): targets (set centrally) 'can make it more difficult for country offices to maintain context-base programming'. And 'DFID's oversight requirements for non-core funding (of multilaterals) are becoming heavy and time-consuming for all its multilateral partners . . . , which puts the quality of partnerships at risk'. Internally (Pg 18), DFID's internal systems seem to foster a compliance culture and do not encourage risk-taking, tendencies that have been exacerbated by the strong pressure to show results . . . many staff do not feel they can challenge the way things are done'.
- Is DFIDDepartment for International Development over-centralised? Despite praise for decentralisation and context-specific programming, there are some sharp comments about over-centralisation, in the sections which deal with vision . Thus (Pg 17) 'tight geographical concentration is undermined, to some extent, by the decline in the share of UK bilateral assistance programmed at country level . . . (with) DFIDDepartment for International Development country offices not systematically consulted on central and regional programmes'. (Pg 16) 'ensuring that the requirements (of global priorities) do not overburden staff and become 'check-box exercises' remains a constant challenge.' And (Pg 19) the UK puts less emphasis on using country systems and has become more sensitive to reputational and fiduciary risk'.
- Has DFIDDepartment for International Development over-reached itself as a knowledge-led organisation? This is a point which appears in sections dealing with research, evaluation and knowledge management. We are told (Pg 20) that 'DFID is not strategic enough in deciding what to evaluate, with a risk of overload' that 'it is not clear how ICAI contributes in ways that complement other accountability mechanisms', and that because of the 'sheer volume of intellectual production . . . the UK appears to be approaching a saturation point where it is difficult to use all the analysis and evidence . . .'.
- Has DFIDDepartment for International Development become a bit of a global bully? Finally, the report comments a number of times on DFID's approach to global partners. Thus, with respect to humanitarian aid (Pg 20) 'there is a fine line between ensuring UK priorities are implemented and listening to, and respecting, the positions of others on the global stage.' And (Pg 19) 'the UK needs to manage the risk that its focus on reporting to domestic audiences weakens its engagement on mutual accountability'.
In terms of what to do with all this, the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) makes many specific recommendations, brought together in Figure 2: set out a medium term vision; improve policy coherence; reduce the number of spending targets; simplify procedures; do more to respect national ownership and the role of other development partners; and so on.
I wouldn't be surprised if DFIDDepartment for International Development ministers and senior civil servants actually agreed with quite a few of these points. Intriguingly, DFIDDepartment for International Development are consulted extensively during preparation of the report, so it may well be that some at senior level in DFIDDepartment for International Development are using the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) to make a point. Speculating who such people might be, whether at political level or otherwise, is beyond my competence.
In any case, I would have thought some actions will be relatively straightforward. A White Paper soon after the election would deal with all the strategy points, including those related to policy coherence (although actually I wonder whether a second WP would be needed in early 2016, and, if so, whether it would be worth waiting and doing just one). A thorough 'end-to-end' admin review has already led to new 'smart rules' and some simplification, and could be extended. Tying together future bilateral and multilateral aid reviews is an obvious thing to do. Decentralisation might be a bit more difficult; and culture, allowing staff more freedom and time to think, well, that's probably a long-term tension.
So, reading the review does not make me despondent. Rather the opposite. There is one major gap, however, and that is the failure to mention the UK Parliament's Select Committee on International Development. I am Specialist Adviser to the Committee, and may be biased, but it seems to me that the IDCInternational Development Committee makes a substantial contribution to the quality of analysis and accountability in the field, and also to the cross-party consensus that the Report identifies as a UK asset. Current work includes a major enquiry on policy coherence, for example, labelled as Beyond Aid, which will touch on several themes in the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) Report.
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Sweekaar conducts school screening program & primary school teacher's sensitization program. Our team goes to schools, screen the primary and middle schools children with invisible disabilities i.e. learning disabilities and provides remedial education. Hearing and vision tests are two most frequent evaluations, and very much important because difficulties with these two senses are often subtle, and neither parents, teachers or not child may even realize the problem.
Under school screening program, we offer hearing and vision screening to provide hearing & vision screening and referral to school-aged children. We go to all private, charter, public schools to make screening available to its students a systematic screening for hearing disorders in order to allow early identification and appropriate intervention.
The main and primary goal of the school screening program is to identify children with hearing and vision impairments and refer them to intervention services in the community. We want to increase the number of schools complying with hearing screening mandate. An annual increase in the number of hearing and vision screening performed on school-aged children. Develop curriculums for hearing and vision screening and provide training to enhance performance.
Hearing and vision loss indeed have devastating effects on academic, social and communication development. An early stage screening and recognition would allow the specialists to understand and treat the problem. On the other hand, child due to young age recover quickly, and get right solution to cope with the problem, and learn to live life without any dependency.
Apart from vision and hearing screening, our school screening program also includes examination by a doctor for heart defects, slow growth, squints, other child development issues. As a parent, it is important that you inform school or Sweekaar about any health problem you child might have so that the condition can be tested and reviewed. In case any health conditions are detected during the screening, your child will be referred to our centre.
Download this brochure to understand our practices and key to identify any kind of disability. We are open to help you anytime. For any queries please visit our discussion forum. You may post your query there. We'll try our best to answer.
Why Sweekaar
Finding out your child has a learning disability is certainly disturbing, but the best thing you can do as a parent is simply to love and support your child. Get all facts about your child's learning difficulties and how it affects learning process. You need to work with your child's school to develop an individualized Education plan to set goals for your child, and describe support that may be needed to meet those goals.
Our Branches
We have four campuses:
Secunderabad H.Q
Tandur ( Only centre in entire Telangana )
Kadapa ( Only centre in entire Rayalaseema )
Guntur ( Only centre in entire Coastal Andhra )
Cost of Treatment
The need of every special child is unique and hence the treatment. These treatments are not done by any individual doctor or direct medicine. Its a team work. A sample team may have, A Speech Therapist, a Special Educator, a Psychologist, an Audiologist, a Physiotherapist, a Social Worker, a General Physician, Prosthetic / Orthotic Engineers & a Nurse.
Upon early consultation we'll come to know about estimation. However we are almost free for people from economically weaker section.
Major Awards which we won?
Dr. Pasupuleti Hanumantha Rao, M.D.(Ped), Ph.D.(Psychology),CPM & R (Bom), DN,FICP,FICA(USA), is an internationally-known specialist in Developmental Paediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine & Psychology. His generous contribution to assist the unprivileged along with the society, Dr. Rao and his works has achieved accolades from different organizations like FICCI, FIAMS, IMA, and B.J. Modi Foundation etc. Apart from being honoured by these highly prestigious organizations, Dr. Rao also received awards like Gem of India (1993), Bharat Jyoti (1994), Man of Asia (1996), Best Citizen of India (1999) and many more. All the honors and awards achieved by Dr. Rao are detailed on this page.


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The largest manufacturer of different kinds of Hydrolyzed collagen/Gelatin in China, we specialized in hydrolyzed collagen peptide, fish gelatin and high functional animal protein (it's also called collagen fiber protein) etc. ingredients. Main Products: Collagen, Collagen casing, Gelatin, Animal protein.
Zhejiang Sinopont Technology Co., Ltd.
Specializing in Solar module encapsulation and PV products.
High quality products and services go with professional logistical services. ZXCHEM has logistic network over Shanghai, Tianjing, Guangzhou and Qingdao. We are capable of holding stock for pre-approved batches and providing all kinds of packing and services as required based on our kownledge on international regulations.


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DAILY HABITS THAT OVERCOME ANXIETYNov 29, 2022
Research has finally caught up to what we know as truth from the Bible. There are habits that you can incorporate into your life that can improve your resiliency or ability to bounce back from difficulties like anxiety and depression.
In this video, I offer tips on how to overcome anxiety so that you are able to see beyond the stigma or the feelings of shame and failure that often come with struggling.
Anxiety is not an identity or a failure or weakness. It's an instinctual response to feeling threatened
Anxiety has been considered to solely be a mental health problem. But we often experience anxiety physically, emotionally and their times that are spiritual life is also impacted.
It really can affect every area of our lives and Its impacts can be damaging and longstanding.
How we look at and treat anxiety in our culture is shifting. We are quickly realizing that anxiety isn't for a few who struggle with mental health, but we ALL struggle anxiety. Anxiety is is a human experience.
Our bodies are reacting to threats no matter if they are real or imagined. These threats can be from the fears from the past, stress in present or worries for the future. Our body and mind's response is the same.
Anxiety is not an identity or a failure or weakness. It's a physiological response. An instinctual response to feeling threatened and you can manage this response through intentional action. Research has shown that there are 2 ways that assist people to return to a calm state (or baseline) more quickly. These shift your responses to fear, which can prevent anxiety.
Yes, I know. It seems that the treatment for every ailment or struggle seems to be exercise. But research has found that it really helps.
When I started implementing exercise in my day by going for walks on my break I remember seeing a building in the finishing stages of construction. It was only a block away from my office, and my coworkers told me that it has been under construction for the last 3 months. I was so busy running from appointment to appointment that I didn't even notice a major change in the neighbourhood. It was a realization of how much I had tunnel vision and didn't notice things around me.
Releasing energy through movement lowers the tension, releases positive endorphins and is a great distraction. The body strengthens and your system is able to better manage stressors. So go for a walk, bike ride or paddle. Use the dusty treadmill, get in the garden, paint that room. Engaging in physical activity is very beneficial to your mind, body and emotions. Plus you get the satisfaction of checking off an item on the to-do list.
Research has finally caught up to what we know as truth from the Bible and confirmed that regular practice of meditation decreases the body's response to stress. It allows our body to return to a state of calm much more quickly so we are not perpetual stated of anxiety and stress.
Meditating is an intentional action that produces focused attention and clarity and it's benefits were written thousands of years ago in the book of Joshua and Psalms
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Meditation traditionally is a dedicated time set apart to focus on scripture that is life-affirming and life-giving. Meditate on it daily and you will be restored. You will build up resiliency; or that ability to bounce back quickly and prevent feelings and thoughts of anxiety.
If you don't know where to start with meditation I have created a quick tips cheat sheet on how to get started.
You can download it HERE. I also recommend Abide as a helpful tool. It's a Christian app that has guided meditation on hundred of topics. It's not a fee app, bu it does offer a free one month trial.
Building in movement and meditation into your life may seem overwhelming. So start small, slowly building your confidence and skills.


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A man who was jailed after police raided his cannabis growing operation, will be forced to pay back more than £30,000.
Paul Darren Oram , 50, was jailed for two years last April after pleading guilty to possessing 1.3kg of the class B drug – said to be worth up to £18,600 on the street – with intent to supply to others.
Today, at Caernarfon Crown Court , he was ordered to pay back £31,000 of his ill gotten gains under the Proceed of Crime Act- or face another spell behind bars.
When sentenced last April Oram, of Broadlands, Trelogan, Holywell, said he had started to grow cannabis due to his father's ill-health.
Some 1.375 kilogrammes of cannabis had been found at his home in Trelogan with a street value of "anything between £9,000 and £18,600."
There was an open box in the garage with 1,000 small, self-sealing plastic bags.
According to Judge Huw Rees, Oram's was a leading role, selling drugs on a commercial scale.
Judge Rees told Oram he must pay £31,633.88 within three months or face another nine months in prison.
Matthew Curtis, defending, told the hearing that his client will now have to sell his home in order to pay back the amount.
Of the total imposed, £4,163 referred to various cash deposits made by Oram between 2013 and 2016, with £13,000 each for the crops seized by police in August 2016 and the amount of previous harvests estimated to have been grown previously.
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Let's not sugarcoat this: Your relationship with fries ain't pretty. All the drama, the fooling around, and never really knowing what it was you wanted in the first place. Yet you keep going back.
The Booty Call: Carytown Burger and Fries. Somehow, there was never enough there to warrant a long-term deal, but when you're jonesing for a fix, she's always at the other end of the line.
( Thick and just crispy enough, the salt and chili powder made these things irresistible. )
The High-Maintenance Lover: Can Can. In the end, you broke it off for the same reason you were smitten: She calls herself "frites." Admit it, it was sexy. Shoot, she came wrapped in a paper cone! But in the end you had to ask yourself, are these really your people? Out of her clothes, she was boring anyway.
( They look great at 10 yards, all golden-brown and huddled together, but these little ladies were limp out of the cone. )
The Steady: deLux . Bubbly, salty and comforting, you can really hang with this chick. Sweet potato always was your thing. There's a lot of her, though, and after a while your eyes start to wander.
( Great, thick "herb" fries — that said, the basil dusting is ambitious but just a bit too froufrou for long-term happiness. )
The Old Flame: Galaxy Diner. How do you always wind up here again, after vowing you wouldn't? This didn't work out for a reason. ( Dried-out crinkle-cut fries are so depressingly Ore-Ida. )
The Scary Chick: 3 Monkeys. You gave her too much attention and now here you are, sober and wishing you could take it all back. My advice? Don't call, don't text, and hope she's not a lunatic. ( These look like a million bucks, but the hard and flavorless fries taste like a dollar-five. )
One Hot Mama: NY Deli. What makes you think you can hang with this? You've got a beer gut and man boobs; she's probably dating Clooney. Picture it: On those days you just want to watch the tube, she ain't there. ( Planks of delicious steak fries covered in salt and garlic, you could see yourself getting sick on these beauties. )
The Exotic Babe: Cous Cous. You've been eyeballing that exotic young thang all over campus. Crafty you, you land her, only to find she's expensive and overcomplicated. Chalk it up to culture shock, you can't relate.
(Over-doctored with oddball spices and slapped with a staggering price tag, this version isn't so much French fries as it's a sociopolitical statement.)
The Shoegazer: Ipanema . The sensitive, earthy gal you met in yoga class. She was flexible, and you dug that, but eventually you had to confess that a brooding health nut was not your type. ( These feel-good sweet potato fries are soft, warm, sorta healthy … but where's the fun in that? )
The One: Capital Ale House. And then, when you least expected it, you found it — real love. She will ruin you, but the reality of that is still years away. You never thought you'd hear yourself say it, but you're ready to commit. ( Simple, classic french fries done to perfection. The perfect combo of hot, crispy, salty and softness, served with four side sauces that take this experience over the top. )
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Not only for drilling application( oil & gas drilling, HDD, geothermal, CBM, water well drilling), GN equipments can be also used for mining slurry separation, dredging slurry management, piling and tunneling.
GN dredging and dewatering equipments are designed to feed slurry directly from the dredge. GN dredging slurry separation system separates solids from dredging slurry through a three phase system.
In addition, the solids that are removed are dewatered to a stackable "press filter" state, which can be readily moved with front end loader, conveyor and/or dump trucks. The effluent is pumped off by a centrifugal pump.
The separation process is continuous and operates completely mechanically without any chemical enhancement. The dredging slurry separation system is designed as a three phase separation system, 1st separation is shale shaker, 2nd separation is desander, 3rd separation is desilter. Sometimes as the client's requirement, we only design 2 phase shale shaker and desander. The desander and desilter are made into separate mud cleaner with large screen area.


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A Demerol addiction can be identified by a variety of signs and symptoms. Demerol ® is also known as Pethidine or meperidine designed to relieve mild to moderate pain. Propoxyphene binds to the pain receptors in the brain so that the sensation of pain is reduced. Acetaminophen halts the production of prostaglandins which otherwise cause pain.
Demerol ® is an opiate taken as a pill, liquid or patch formulated to be taken every 4 hours by mouth. Since propoxyphene can be habit forming, care must be taken to follow the doctor's instructions when taking Demerol ®. Do not take a larger dose, or take it more frequently, or take it for longer than the doctor has prescribed.
Dependency is as much an issue as with other opioids, but there is an added danger to those with kidney or liver disease.
Prescription has fallen out of favor in recent years, but it is still sometimes prescribed as an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The potential for dependency is high, and early treatment for this dependency is crucial to avoid toxicity issues.
Addiction to Demerol can take hold of patients rather quickly. Demerol is considered a fast-acting opioid drug used in the management of moderate to severe pain. It binds to opiate receptors in the brain, blocking pain signals. Demerol is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in the U.S. The federal government classifies drugs based on their potential to be habit-forming and lead to abuse. A clear sign of Demerol addiction is the physical dependence that sets in. There are obvious signs and indications that Demerol use has progressed to addiction. Fortunately, the addiction is treatable and patients can return to a productive life, free from the stronghold of addiction.
When Demerol Use Becomes Dangerous
Demerol can be taken safely and responsibly as prescribed. However, some health professionals believe Demerol can be more addictive than some other opiates because of its fast action and the associated rush and euphoria that comes with it. Taking Demerol can also lead to feelings of confusion, impaired motor and cognitive function, and difficulty concentrating.
Some patients are surprised to find that one day the dose they had been taking is no longer adequate in blocking the pain. This is called tolerance and can cause patients to take more and more to achieve pain relief. This is dangerous and patients should consult a doctor before altering their dosage in any way. Demerol should only be taken as directed. Taking more than prescribed, or more often that what is prescribed can be dangerous, even fatal. Overdose is possible with Demerol and other opiate painkillers.
Indications of Demerol Addiction
Withdrawal is a key indicator that a physical addiction to Demerol is present. Symptoms of withdrawal are much the same for all narcotic pain medications. They include:
- diarrhea
- stomach cramps
- muscle and bone pain
- anxiety
- agitation
- runny nose
- nausea
- insomnia
- magnified flu-like symptoms
- tremors and restlessness.
If these symptoms appear when you discontinue use and disappear when you take it again, you are addicted to Demerol. Other signs include a preoccupation or obsession with obtaining and consuming the drug. If you feel you are unable to control your use of Demerol, you do have a problem that may require medically-sponsored help.
Where to Get Help for Demerol Detox
The Waismann Method of medical opiate detox can help you become free of Demerol addiction in a short amount of time. Imagine a luxurious setting where caring, professional staff has your best interest at heart. Our priority is to ensure safety and results in our humane approach to Demerol detox. Our highly-regarded rapid detox procedure uses physician-assisted sedation under which patients sleep lightly for a short time.
Special medications are used to cleanse the opiate receptors and patients awake, opiate-free and ready to move on with life. Demerol addiction is a serious issue that has a solution. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to get help today.


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IPG's Application Facilities are available to perform R&D for proof-of-concept through process development for all materials processing applications; end users and systems integration partners are welcome to visit and work at all facilities. Please complete and submit the form below or contact any of IPG's Application Facilities to arrange complimentary sample processing, evaluation & project planning. Please contact the site to schedule your work before submitting samples.
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1098-T Instructions for Student
You, or the person who can claim you as a dependent, may be able to claim an education credit on Form 1040. This statement has been furnished to you by an eligible educational institution in which you are enrolled, or by an insurer who makes reimbursements or refunds of qualified tuition and related expenses to you. This statement is required to support any claim for an education credit. Retain this statement for your records. To see if you qualify for a credit, and for help in calculating the amount of your credit, see Pub. 970, Form 8863, and the Form 1040 instructions.
Your institution must include its name, address, and information contact telephone
number on this statement. It may also include contact information for a service provider.
Although the filer or the service provider may be able to answer certain questions
about the statement, do not contact the filer or the service provider for explanations
of the requirements for (and how to figure) any education credit that you may claim.
Student's taxpayer identification number (TIN). For your protection, this form may show only the last four digits of your TIN (SSN, ITIN, ATIN, or EIN). However, the issuer has reported your complete TIN to the IRS. Caution: If your TIN is not shown in this box, your school was not able to provide it. Contact your school if you have questions.
Account number. May show an account or other unique number the filer assigned to distinguish your account.
Box 1. Shows the total payments received by an eligible educational institution in 2019 from any source for qualified tuition and related expenses less any reimbursements or refunds made during 2019 that relate to those payments received during 2019.
Box 2. Reserved.
Box 3. Reserved.
Box 4. Shows any adjustment made by an eligible educational institution for a prior year for qualified tuition and related expenses that were reported on a prior year Form 1098-T. This amount may reduce any allowable education credit that you claimed for the prior year (may result in an increase in tax liability for the year of the refund). See "recapture" in the index to Pub. 970 to report a reduction in your education credit or tuition and fees deduction.
Box 5. Shows the total of all scholarships or grants administered and processed by the eligible educational institution. The amount of scholarships or grants for the calendar year (including those not reported by the institution) may reduce the amount of the education credit you claim for the year.
TIP: You may be able to increase the combined value of an education credit and certain educational assistance (including Pell Grants) if the student includes some or all of the educational assistance in income in the year it is received. For details, see Pub. 970.
Box 6. Shows adjustments to scholarships or grants for a prior year. This amount may affect the amount of any allowable tuition and fees deduction or education credit that you claimed for the prior year. You may have to file an amended income tax return (Form 1040X) for the prior year.
Box 7. Shows whether the amount in box 1 includes amounts for an academic period beginning January–March 2020. See Pub. 970 for how to report these amounts.
Box 8. Shows whether you are considered to be carrying at least one-half the normal full-time workload for your course of study at the reporting institution.
Box 9. Shows whether you are considered to be enrolled in a program leading to a graduate degree, graduate-level certificate, or other recognized graduate-level educational credential.
Box 10. Shows the total amount of reimbursements or refunds of qualified tuition and related expenses made by an insurer. The amount of reimbursements or refunds for the calendar year may reduce the amount of any education credit you can claim for the year (may result in an increase in tax liability for the year of the refund).
Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form 1098-T and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/Form1098T.


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2011 Chevrolet Traverse earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has received a Top Safety Pick designation from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for all models built after January.
Vehicles named Top Safety Picks must achieve the highest possible IIHS ratings of "Good" in front, side, rear and rollover crash protection tests in addition to having electronic stability control.
The Traverse earlier earned a five-star overall vehicle score in the revised New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The 2011 Traverse represents Chevrolet's commitment to continuous safety before, during and after a crash. Before a crash, active safety features like StabiliTrak electronic stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes help drivers avoid crashes.
Technologies like rollover sensing, six standard air bags, front seat safety belt pretensioners and load limiters help protect occupants during a crash.
Pretensioners reduce safety belt slack, and load limiters moderate the load of the safety belt on the occupant in a crash. Both safety belt technologies work together to help keep occupants in place during a crash.
After a crash, OnStar's Automatic Crash Response alerts first responders to get medical assistance on site as quickly as possible.
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Drupalcon Denver 2012 - PCI: A Four Letter Word of E-Commerce
Note: This session is very helpful for anyone considering PCI compliance. This was presented at Drupalcon Denver in the eCommerce track in 2012 by vordude. Vordude is not connected with Drupal Commerce and this session does not mention Drupal Commerce as a means to becoming PCI compliant.
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The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a huge, scary set of policies and procedures intended to optimize the security of credit, debit and cash card transactions. When you first get started the idea of becoming (and staying) compliant seems like a Labor of Sisyphus. We know we should comply with the PCI Security Standards, right? But at first glance, it seems like a lot of effort, and confusing to boot. But not only is compliance becoming increasingly important, it may not be the problem you expected. (Then again...) During this session we will briefly go over the PCI-DSS and basic do's and don'ts to get you on your way to PCI Compliance.


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VSPCA – an Eco Sanctuary to save and protect animals!
Natural ecosystems around the world are collapsing and many animals are struggling to find water and food.
Help VSPCA address human-animal conflict scientifically and ethically.
TRIBUTE – Corona takes away one of VSPCA's Frontline Warriors. A tribute to the silent Animal Rights' Warrior! — Mr. Narayana Rao
Currently, our shelters are overcrowded with animals. We cannot intake/adopt any more animals in our shelters. We are a small NGO operating with limited staff members and funds. We hope you understand and support us through this tough time. To compensate it, we have started our Mobile Ambulance Services to bring our service to your area.


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Here is another guest blog from Tracy Farr who has a particularly warped sense of humor. Thought you all would appreciate a bit of levity.
As most of you may know, I'm a quiet, unassuming kind of guy who is basically shy, never wants to stand out from the crowd, never speaks out on "the issues," who always does what he's told, and prefers to let rude people run all over me rather than to stand up for myself.
Yep! That's who I am! But today's going to be different. Today I'm going to stand tall and talk about a potential disaster that, if we don't do anything about it, will affect our local economy for now and for ever more. I'm talking about the possible demise of Pilgrim's Pride and the removal of Bo's Head.
(FYI: For those of you who don't know, there's a massive Bo Pilgrim bust standing alongside Hwy 271 just north of Pittsburg, Texas. It's a huge tourist attraction. People come from miles around just to see Bo's Head. So when I say "the removal of Bo's Head," I don't actually mean Bo's REAL head, I mean the tourist attraction head. Okay, now that we have that clear, let's move on.)
Since we live in a capitalistic society, and we all firmly believe that competition is good for the consumer — that survival of the fittest dictates only the "strong" companies will survive — there isn't very much we can do about helping Pilgrim's Pride. But if we lose Bo's Head, we might as well cash in our chips and head to the house.
I don't know about you, but when my friends and family come to visit from out of town, I always tell them to go see Bo's Head. And if they go home to THEIR communities and tell others about it, then a steady stream of tourists come through this area and that means they're eating in our restaurants, sleeping in our hotels, shopping in our Wal-Mart, and that's good for our local economy. In other words, it would devastate our community if Bo were to lose his Head.
Besides, Michelle Barganski is a loyal subscriber to this newsletter and Gil Newman is a founding member of The Stinky Creek Jazz Band — and they both work for Pilgrim's. I sure would hate for anything to happen to their jobs, 'cause I like having them around, too.
In conclusion, it may already be too late to keep Bo's Head from the chopping block. Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring. But just in case, let's all go out this afternoon and buy a couple of Pilgrim's Pride whole chickens, and maybe even some thighs and chicken wings, just so we can say we did our part in trying to save Bo's Head.
May God be with us all, and may God Bless America.
The Daily Spittoon — You can't say we don't care about the issues


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As opposed to a graduated or a progressive tax, the "flat tax" is proportional, that is to say a same rate applies for all classes of income and all entities with a class. Flat tax means the end of discrimination according to income or corporate revenues. This scheme is currently discussed in United States to simplify the old tax code; it is already in use in other countries like Russia, Estonia, or Slovaquia.
Debate is engaged between advocates, explaining that a man working (and then perhaps earning) ten times more than his neighbor does not have to suffer from a higher tax rate, and opponents thinking that poor and middle-class taxpayers should have proportionaly a lowest tax burden than those with greater incomes. You will find here a file based on website links including Fiscal Analysis (what is a flat tax and what does it means from an economic point of view) and Opinions (opposing pros and cons).
Flat Tax Introduction by William G. Gale
Flat Tax – Principles and Issues (The Fraser Institute – Critical Issues Bulletin)
Fiscal Analysis
The Global Flat Tax Revolution – Lessons for Policy Makers – Daniel Mitchell, 2008
Fairness and Efficiency in the Flat Tax, by Robert E.Hall and Alvin Rabushka, 2000
Flat Tax Already a Reality (National Center For Policy Analysis)
Taxes and Growth: Flat Tax (National Center For Policy Analysis)
The Flat Tax : Issue Homepage (Citizens for a Sound Economy)
Flat tax: Economic panacea or pandora? – euractiv.com (01/21/05)
Flat Tax : How does it work? (US Gov Info)
Flat Tax and "fairness" by Alvin Rabushka
The fairness of flatness, by Philip Booth
Semantics of the Flat Rate Tax and Tax Reform by Joseph J. Minarik (pdf)
Flat, Fair, and Forever, by Ed Feulner (January 27th, 2004)
Three more views of the flat tax – Discussion between Pierre Fortin, Jonathan Kesselman, and Dale Orr
Serious questions remain about flat tax – by William A. Rusher from Claremont Institute
Opinion poll: "Is this Tax Flat Unfair?" (Time Magazine – January 29th, 1996)
Studies & Reports
A list of articles from National Center for Policy Analysis
The Economic Effects of a Flat Tax by Barry J. Seldon & Roy G. Boyd (National Center for Policy Analysis)
Fairness and Efficiency in the Flat Tax, by Robert E. Hall, Alvin Rabushka, Dick Armey, Robert Eisner, and Herbert Stein, The AEI (American Enterpris Institute) Press, Washington DC, 1996
Flat Tax vs. National Sales Tax – Video from the Center for Freedom and Prosperity
Global Flat Tax Revolution – Video from the Center for Freedom and Prosperity


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A lifestyle change took place when we moved to our smallholding in Wales, we are leaving behind the consumerism of life, growing our food, raising our meat, living our lives to the full, enjoying every day the highs and lows of country living, but not going without just doing it better.
Thursday 8 January 2015
A Sunshine Day
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We clean ours with hob cleaner putting it on with a non scratch sponge and rubbing off with a piece of newspaper.ReplyDelete
Your dinner looks scrummy! That glass cleaner is amazing isn't it. That is one of the things I would be worried about with a stove - how to keep the glass clear - so it is good to know that if the stove gods should ever bestow a stove for my use, I don't have to worry about the glass! Who knew you could stay stove so many times! In answer about the bookmark, no, I don't have anything to protect it. I will just use it! I am working on the there is no point having stuff and it being all perfect and never being used and loved theory! xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous8 January 2015 at 13:21
Clean glass for free by scrunching up a page of newspaper and dabbing it in water then dab it in the cold ash inside the log burner and wipe glass. All the black comes off so easily without effort.ReplyDelete
A very rewarding day! Your bread looks really good and so does the fire viewing glass. I love ours but it does need frequent cleaning.ReplyDelete
I hope that's not mouse risotto your having! I still yearn for a wood burner of my very own xReplyDelete
Your risotto looks delicious as does the bread. That glass cleaner looks like good stuff, it worked very well.ReplyDelete
I have used hob cleaner in the past to clean our log burner glass, it works really well. But I will also give the paper/water/ash a go too now.ReplyDelete
That sounds like a very satisfying day. The risotto looks scrumptious : )ReplyDelete
Thank you for taking the time and leaving a comment I do appreciate it, I may not always answer comments but I do read them all.


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August 29, 2005, - 10:07 am
FOX's "Prison Break" Off Limits to Michigan Cons
By Debbie Schlussel
The Detroit Free Press' intrepid reporter, Dawson Bell, writes that Michigan's 50,000 inmates will be unable to view FOX's "Prison Break," when it debuts tonight–only the second time Michigan prisoners have experienced censorship in their TV viewing.
The blackout is understandable, since the show allegedly features architectural drawings for underground utility tunnels, prison riots, etc. The main character breaks into prison to get his wrongly convicted death-row prisoner brother out. He tattoos the prison blueprints on his body.
Interestingly, the show–taped at Illinois' retired Joliet facility–is permitted viewing for Illinois prisoners. Why?
***UPDATE: 08/30/05–I watched "Prison Break's" debut, last night, and I can definitely understand the Michigan Dept. of Corrections' decision to censor this show from the prisoner-viewing public. It would only inflame prisoners and inspire them to violence, chaos, and plans to escape. In the first two hours of the show, prisoners engaged in many fights, acts of violence, riots, crafting of weapons, escape plans, etc. After watching, my question is even more pronounced: Why were Illinois prisoners (the "Prison Break" setting) allowed to watch this show?
Tags: Illinois, Joliet facility, Michigan


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Easter Decoration
How to make an Easter Door Wreath You will need A plain wreath shape – or cut out the centre of a paper plate and use the wide rim. Doilie Spring pictures – I used eggs and chicks but flowers would be fine too. See what you can find in magazines and catalogues. Ribbon A… Read More Easter Decoration


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VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY Championship AT FINCA CORTESIN, CASARES – DAY 3
Cool versus calm in summit shot down
By Norman Dabell
Casares (Malaga), Saturday 21 May 2011
World number one Lee Westwood left Finca Cortesín early but that only means a mouth-watering clash by two pretenders to his place on the summit, Luke Donald and Martin Kaymer. Cool Hand Luke meets Kaymer the Calm.
If either Kaymer, rarely ruffled, or Donald, who also prefers to let his clubs do the talking, wins their semi-final and goes on to lift the Volvo World Match Play trophy, that is where they will be: on top of the world.
Kaymer will be out to reverse his fortunes of earlier in the year when Donald beat him to earn the Accenture matchplay title.
While he has experienced the world's top spot, Donald, just above him at number two, has never been there. Donald, though, is on the brink of a unique match play championship double. And he hasn't lost at match play for 10 matches now.
He is wary of his determined German opponent, however. "I'm sure he has a little bit more in the tank than when I beat him at Tucson,'"was Donald's opinion after he saw off U.S. Masters champion Charl Schwartzel in the quarter-finals.
Kaymer is playing top-notch golf and he needed to be when sending the local fans away disappointed. When Álvaro Quirós's ball hit a buggy and bounced into a bush on the eighth the man from nearby San Roque maybe thought it wasn't going to be his day.
Donald prefers not to think too much about world rankings but not so Kaymer. "It would be nice, especially with my family, my coach and my trainer here, to become the world number one again."
The German kindly acknowledged that his semi-final opponent deserved to be number one, too, not that it will affect Kaymer's outlook. "Luke doesn't make any mistakes. You have to make birdies to win holes."
Ian Poulter and Volvo China Open winner Nicolas Colsaerts stand in the way of both aspirants. Poulter was the one who ousted Westwood.
A victory to celebrate his son's seventh birthday would go down a treat, Poulter said after a battle royal with Francesco Molinari which needed three closing birdies to shut out the Italian.
The tournament's surprise package Colsaerts, proved too much for the U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell to earn the right to meet Poulter.
There had been a real cameo in the morning as McDowell beat his great friend and Ryder Cup partner Rory McIlroy.
It was a tense affair. McIlroy refused to concede two-foot putts to his fellow Ulsterman and after missing a couple of short ones himself, McIlroy got really wound up. He flung his putter away in disgust, some 50 yards, at the 11th and then punted his ball into a bush at the 12th. Hard ball on soft foot. That would have hurt. Not as much as losing bragging rights back home, though.
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This Week's Politically Speaking Podcast
Happy Valentine's Day from the Politically Speaking podcasters!
Every week, St. Louis Public Radio's Chris McDaniel joins the St. Louis Beacon's Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about the week's politics.
On this week's episode: we talk about the mayoral forum and (some) of the muck in the race, the official Republican nominee in the 8th Congressional district, and Missouri legislative action with voter I.D. and the 2nd Injury Fund.
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In addition to introducing a new engine (read the story) for recreational sportboats during the Miami International Boat Show, which closes this afternoon, Ilmor Marine earned two awards during the event. The news was announced in a press release from the Plymouth, Mich.-headquartered engine company.
Ilmor's GDI engine series boasts a Five-Star California Air Resources Board rating..
The company received an Innovation Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association for its GDI Engines, the 5500 and 6000 models, which were introduced last year. Key features of the GDI Engine series include Ilmor's Thermal Command Center core cooling system and Engine Power Distribution Module, which eliminates the need for a traditional fuse box, according to the release. The engines boast a Five-Star California Air Resources Board rating.
The company also earned an NMMA Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Award for its line of inboard engines, which it produces for MasterCraft towboats. The CSI awards program "recognizes marine manufacturers who achieve the highest levels of customer contentment, as reported by their customers within the first 12 months of boat ownership."
"We are honored and humbled by the outstanding praise we received from our customers, and we are proud to be recognized by the NMMA and our industry peers," said Paul Ray, the president of Ilmor, in the release. "Ilmor was founded as a customer service company, originally at the racetrack, and today on the water. We consistently strive to provide the absolute best product and experience for our customers, dealers and manufacturing partners throughout every stage of installation, service and ownership."
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There are many wonderful RV road trips in Pennsylvania, from a visit to the Liberty Bell to enjoying a day at the award-winning Hersheypark. But one of Pennsylvania's most popular and historic attractions is the Gettysburg National Military Park.
This U.S. National Parks Service site marks the area where the historic 1863 Battle of Gettysburg took place during the Civil War, the battle that marked a turning point in the war after the Union army defeated General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate Army. There's plenty to see at the Gettysburg National Military Park, including the battle's support areas, memorials, monuments, and the Gettysburg National Cemetery. On top of that, over 43,000 Civil War monuments are on display in the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center.
For those interested in history, there's plenty more to see in the area. The Jenny Wade House, the Gettysburg Majestic Theater, and the Gettysburg Heritage Center are all in town. You'll also find Lincoln's Lost Treasure, a fun and educational improv theater and scavenger hunt.
If you're ready to rent an RV in Pennsylvania and hit the road, it's time to start looking for campgrounds near Gettysburg National Military Park. There are many, and Pennsylvania is home to plenty of beautiful state parks in the area. We've compiled a list of the 10 best campgrounds and RV parks near the Gettysburg National Military Park to help you out.
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Gettysburg Campground has it all: a wide range of amenities, clean, modern facilities, affordable prices, and proximity to major attractions. Between mini golf, horseshoes, playground, and game room, the kids will stay easily entertained while you relax by the pool or go fishing at Marsh Creek. The Gettysburg Campground is one of the most popular in the area, and for good reason. You can even arrange tours to the Gettysburg tiol Military Park and Washington D.C. through the front desk.
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Right outside of the entrance to the Gettysburg tiol Military Park, you'll find the Artillery Ridge Campground. It's located just minutes from Highway 15 in a forested, quiet area. There are a number of nearby amenities, including an outlet mall, TGI Fridays, and a golf course. You'll also find the Gettysburg Archery Center, Lake Heritage, and downtown Gettysburg within 10 minutes of the campground.
Sitting at the visitor's center to the Gettysburg tiol Military Park, it doesn't get any closer than this. In fact, you can even see some of the monuments from the campground. The RV park is clean, well-maintained, and peaceful. The wifi sigl is strong, the laundry facilities are newly updated and large, and sites are spacious and level. If you're looking for a comfortable, relaxing stay during your visit to Gettysburg, this is the place to be.
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About 15 minutes west of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and the Gettysburg tiol Military Park, this KOA is conveniently located yet rural. You can easily get to any of the major historical sites in Gettysburg within 20 minutes, and those include the Gettysburg tiol Military Park Visitor Center, the Gettysburg Miniature Battlefield Diorama, and the Historic Battlefield Bus Tour. The campground itself is in a lovely wooded area with a couple nearby streams.
Quiet and tranquil, the Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA offers a great space to relax while also providing plenty of activities and events for the kids. The campground is filled with outdoor recreation, including walking trails, bike rentals, a jump pad, a swimming pool, a playground, mini golf, and more. You'll find plenty of family fun whether it's playing games together, like life size Connect 4, life-size chess, and shuffleboard, or enjoying the weekend pancake breakfast.
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Drummer Boy Camping Resort, right off of US-15, is just 5 minutes down the road from the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center. It's also only 5 minutes from downtown Gettysburg, so it's easy and quick to get to any major attraction in the area. You'll find plenty of great restaurants and shops just down the road, including the Appalachian Brewing Company, a Walmart, and a variety of fast food and fuel stations.
Not only is Drummer Boy Camping Resort in the perfect location between downtown Gettysburg and the Gettysburg National Military Park, surrounded by dining and shopping, but the campground itself offers ample amenities. The kids can spend the day at the playground or hanging out in the game room while you lounge by the pool, and the whole family can enjoy a game of mini golf or the outdoor movie theater. When you're ready to see the sights, the campground organizes great bus tours of Gettysburg and Washington DC.
Granite Hill Campground and Adventure Golf is 15 minutes west of the Gettysburg National Military Park off of US-116. The campground is in a quiet area outside of town, but it's just down the highway from a handful of restaurants and fuel stations. It's also down the road from the popular Mountain View Golf Club. The small town of Fairfield is also nearby with a few highly rated restaurants
If you're traveling with the whole family, Granite Hill Campground and Adventure Golf will keep everyone entertained for days. There's no shortage of activities, from a game room and adventure golf to hayrides and ghost tours. You'll find plenty of outdoor recreation here as well, whether you're looking to get out on the lake and kayak or fish, or you prefer to play sports – the campground offers tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball, and a softball field. Apart from tours of Gettysburg and Washington DC, the campground organizes plenty of its own events and even hosts the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival.
Located on the Appalachian Trail at the northern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pine Grove Furnace State Park is in a gorgeous rural area just 30 minutes from the Gettysburg National Military Park. Although it's removed from nearby towns and cities, it's close to I-81 and only 10-15 minutes from anything you could need.
Pine Grove Furnace State Park is situated on the iconic Appalachian Trail, halfway between the start and end points. It's surrounded by scenic natural beauty, including a lovely sand beach, mountain lakes that are stunning to boat on, and fantastic walking trails. The state park is comprised of 696 acres of forest at the northern end of the idyllic Blue Ridge Mountain. Outdoor recreation is a way of life here, and there's plenty to do for the whole family.
Just over 30 minutes north of the Gettysburg National Military Park sits the Mountain Creek Campground, deep in the Michaux State Forest. The area is filled with nature and well away from traffic and noise, but the campground is also just a few miles from I-81, making it easily accessible.
Mountain Creek Campground is the best place to enjoy the outdoors with the whole family. The campground offers lots of recreational activities, including trout fishing, volleyball, biking, and even the Appalachian Trail. There's plenty for the kids to enjoy as well, whether they'd prefer to lounge by the pool with some hand-dipped ice cream or play in the campground arcade.
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The Gettysburg Farm RV Campground is about 35 minutes from Gettysburg and the Gettysburg National Military Park. It's right outside the town of East Berlin, minutes from Lake Meade, and situated along Conewago Creek. The area is wonderfully scenic and quiet, and the campground is still close to plenty of dining, amenities, and the East Berlin Community Park.
If you're looking for the best of both worlds, the Gettysburg Farm RV Campground is filled with outdoor activities and beautiful scenery while still being close to all the historic sites and attractions of Gettysburg. From fishing and incredible nature trails to swimming and shuffleboard, there's plenty to keep the family busy. The campground's facilities are well-maintained and the staff is friendly and highly reviewed.
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Only 35 minutes from the Gettysburg National Military Park, Codorus State Park is conveniently located to many historic sites in Pennsylvania. It's situated east of Gettysburg, a few miles off of I-83 on Lake Marburg, a few minutes down the road from the town of Jefferson, Pennsylvania. While it's in a quiet state park, the campground is very close to amenities and dining options.
Codorus State Park is one of the most idyllic places in Pennsylvania during the summertime. It's located right on the lovely Lake Marburg with beautiful waterfront views. You can even go scuba diving in the lake. But there's something for everyone in Codorus State Park, whether it's swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, or bird watching. Its tranquillity and proximity to Gettysburg make it the perfect stay for those who want to relax while still enjoying convenience.
Less than 30 minutes from Gettysburg, Cunningham Falls State Park is an oasis along the border of Pennsylvania and Maryland, conveniently located between Gettysburg National Military Park and Washington DC. It is located just north of Frederick, Maryland along US Highway 15. Part of the Middletown Watershed and a wildlife preserve, Cunningham Falls State Park is immersed in nature.
For history lovers, the location of Cunningham Falls State Park, convenient to both Gettysburg and Washington DC, could not be more perfect. On top of that, it is also perfect for the nature lovers in the family, offering fantastic outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities. You can go swimming, hiking, fishing, and canoeing, to name a few activities. The sites are very well shaded and secluded.
The options for camping near the Gettysburg National Military Park are endless. They offer a huge range of campgrounds and RV parks, from rural and secluded state parks with fishing, boating, swimming, and even hiking along the Appalachian Trail, while other campgrounds offer immediate access to the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center. Whether you choose proximity or the wilderness, these campgrounds are sure to please.
The top 10 campgrounds we selected all show daily, weekly and monthly rates for you. Pricing will vary.
Pricing will vary. The top 10 RV Parks we selected all display daily, weekly and monthly rates for you.
Staying at an RV Park for a long period of time will vary on the campground & RV Park you choose. View our post for more information.
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CHICAGO (Feb. 9, 2010)—One Hope United was recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois with a $5,000 grant for its success in and continuance of its critical prevention programs for at-risk children and families in Lake and Cook Counties.
"We are proud to support One Hope United," said Clarita Santos, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois director of community health initiatives. "Our mission is to promote the health and wellness of our members and our communities through accessible, cost-effective, quality health care. By supporting organizations like One Hope United, we are able to reach out to the people most in need."
The funds from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois will benefit both The Parent Group and Wings programs at One Hope United in both Lake and Cook Counties.
"Without the generous support of corporations such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we would not be able to fulfill our mission of protecting children and strengthening families," said Joyce Heneberry, senior vice president at One Hope United. "In today's economy, our programs are struggling with whether they will be able to operate the next day. Having corporations philanthropically support the advancement of the community through organizations such as One Hope United is critical to our at-risk neighbors surviving this economic turmoil."
The Parent Group of One Hope United brings parents together with a professional facilitator to sharpen their child-rearing skills. The voluntary service, provided free to parents thanks to generous funders such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, is designed to support parents and teach parenting skills. The ultimate goal of the program is to prevent child abuse and neglect. Groups meet weekly in English and Spanish. One Hope United accepts referrals from a variety of sources.
The Wings program of One Hope United serves to help new parents adjust to the responsibilities of parenthood. Targeted for new and expecting parents, Wings promotes positive parent-child interaction. It works to enhance family functioning, build trusting relationships and teach problem-solving skills. The purpose of this service is also to prevent child abuse and neglect. Wings is available to families from the prenatal period until the child reaches the age of 5, at no cost, thanks to donors like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. To inquire about the Wings program in Lake County please call, 847.245.6800 and for Cook County, please call 312.9495590.
About One Hope United
One Hope United is a private human service organization dedicated to protecting children and strengthening families. One Hope United offers a diverse array of prevention, intervention and community-based programs. One Hope United also specializes in child welfare system management, reform, consultation and training. With principal offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Florida, One Hope United serves more than 15,000 children and their families across the country each year. For more information, visit www.onehopeunited.wpengine.com.