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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ Want to name Pluto's two tiniest moons? Then you'll need to dig deep into mythology.
Astronomers announced a contest Monday to name the two itty-bitty moons of Pluto discovered over the past two years.
Three Pluto moons already have names associated with Hades and the underworld. They are Charon (KEHR-on), the ferryman of Hades; Nix for the night goddess; and the multi-headed monster Hydra.
The two unnamed moons need similarly shady references.
Right now, they go by the bland titles of P4 and P5.
They're no more than 15 to 20 miles across. Online voting will last two weeks.
Twelve choices are available at the website "plutorocks." Choices include the hero who slew Hydra, Hercules; and Styx, the river to the underworld.
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Trends across most print outlets point to a shift toward online and the importance of maintaining community news coverage, even while trying to increase coverage of the Middle East and North Africa. And for the most part, Arab-American newspapers are offering both Arabic and English content to their changing readership.
The Arab-American print industry in the United States dates back to the late 19th century. Most of those original papers are now out of print and newer publications have stepped in. Suzanne Manneh, national media coordinator and Arab-American media monitor for the ethnic media coalition, New America Media, places the current number of newspapers around 40. Six papers publish weekly, according to Manneh, while most others come out either every other week or monthly. [1]
In general, Arab-American newspapers are suffering from a significant drop in advertising revenue, which is a major source of funding for the papers. Most are free if picked up at a newsstand or store, though there is usually a fee attached to having a newspaper home delivered. Subscriptions range from $20-to-$30 annually for quarterly papers, to $75-to-$150 for some weeklies.[2]
As more young Arab Americans do not read Arabic, an increasing number of outlets are also publishing in English, according to Manneh. Whether an Arab-American paper remains entirely in Arabic or incorporates English depends in part on the market. "It would behoove the media outlets to at least have some kind of English [content], and I think a lot of people are slowly catching on to that," said Manneh. That trend, she noted, affects other bilingual media as well.[3]
One of the more established Arab-American newspapers still in print is The Arab American News, started in 1984 by publisher Osama Siblani. Published in both Arabic and English on a weekly basis, it focuses on bringing together a diverse Arab-American community in the Dearborn/Detroit area.[4] Circulation of the paper in 2012 was 35,000, up almost 17% from 30,000 in 2009, according to Siblani. The vast majority of those readers, about 90%, reside in Michigan. Siblani said that in the past he tried to broaden distribution to markets outside of Michigan, but the cost of large-scale expansion proved too expensive.[5]
Siblani also believes that despite a growing demand for the paper, The Arab American News' circulation is not as high as it could be because of budgetary constraints. Advertising revenue has fluctuated over the past few years, and while the paper continues to recover, faring better than in 2010 and 2011, figures for 2012 are still down about 25% to 30% from what they were before the economic crisis.[6]
Print readership is higher than digital, but The Arab American News is also trying to expand the paper's online presence. Its website has averaged about 10,000-15,000 visitors per week so far in 2012, and Siblani said he expects those figures to continue to grow. Arab-American readership is changing and younger generations are becoming more involved. "The paper has to either… stay with them or they're going to… leave us… and go somewhere else," Siblani said.[7]
Arab American News also offers an e-newspaper (or e-edition)–an electronic publication identical in content and layout to the print version. E-editions tend to be found within the outlet's main website, usually in PDF or Flash format. For locally-based outlets there are certain advantages to an e-edition. "People can see the [same] advertisements and the articles [that are in] the newspaper," according to Fatmeh Atieh Bakhit, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles-based paper Al Enteshar al Arabi.[8]
Community news is a growing part of The Arab American News' original content, which makes the paper stand out from outlets that are increasing international coverage. Siblani explained that the high cost of sending reporters into the field is making it difficult for the paper to keep up with mainstream media coverage of national and international events. Additionally, Siblani reasons, if Arab-American media are to offer something their audiences cannot get elsewhere, it is in community news and information.
Still, the paper does contain some original reporting from abroad. Despite cuts in revenue, the newspaper has three part-time international correspondents stationed in the Middle East, in addition to its Michigan-based staff. The paper aims to provide coverage of events in Arab countries from an Arab-American perspective. The Arab American News relies on outside sources such as International Press Agency for some of its international coverage, and also includes analyses from various experts, ranging from academics to former intelligence officials.[10]
Another one of the larger Arab-American newspapers is the Brooklyn-based Aramica News. The paper was launched in the digital age, in 2002, by publisher Antoine Faisal. Aramica publishes every two weeks in Arabic and English. (The word "Aramica" is comprised of the words "Arab" and "America.") After 9/11, Faisal sought to find a "common denominator" to bring together an Arab-American readership by "offering readers a mix of hyper-local coverage of the Arab-American diaspora, as well as interviews with national newsmakers and public opinion surveys on perceptions of Arab Americans among non-Arabs," he told the Herald News. [11]
Aramica's circulation is around 35,000, according to Faisal, which is up approximately 9% from 2009.[12] The increase in circulation, however, has not been accompanied by a rise in advertising revenue. Faisal puts revenue for Aramica at around a third of what it was before 2009. He also said the paper continues to run on a minimal budget, unable to send reporters to cover as many events as it once did.[13]
The newspaper's website, which includes access to an e-edition, is growing. Aramica.com saw a sharp increase in visitors over the past six to seven years. In 2005, Faisal said there were only about 1,400 unique visitors per month; by 2011 there were 350,000.[14]
The Beirut Times, one of the six weekly Arab-American newspapers, was started in 1985 and is based in Pasadena, Calif. It, too, has suffered from losses in advertising revenue since 2009. Managing editor Samuel Mansour said that businesses serving his audience are struggling since the recession. But he also suggested that the Arab uprisings have a lot to do with this drop in advertising. "The situation in the Middle East, especially Syria… it's affecting [community members'] families, their land… so their businesses [are] going down and they're not spending [on advertising] anymore."[15] He said this loss in revenue has also hurt the paper's circulation because they can't print as many copies. It was at 32,000 in 2009 and has since dropped almost 16% to 27,000.[16]
Mansour and his staff remain heavily focused on the print edition, which they see as unique from all of the information available online. But they also recognize that increasingly "many people like to see something on the internet." [17] So even with diminished resources, the paper has updated its website and now offers English content in addition to Arabic. Mansour said that The Beirut Times "cannot be behind" technologically, citing the recent closure of smaller papers.[18]
One Arab-American newspaper that prints most of its content in Arabic is Al Enteshar al Arabi. Started in 1999 by publisher and editor-in-chief Fatmeh Atieh Bakhit, Al Enteshar is published two to three times a month, with a circulation of about 200,000. In addition to its staff in Los Angeles, Al Enteshar works with freelance reporters based in the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, and London who send reports in Arabic back to Los Angeles about once a month.[19]
Al Enteshar's circulation has remained relatively stable in the past few years , according to Atieh Bakhit, though advertising revenue has decreased by approximately 25%. Atieh Bakhit also cites struggling local business as a main reason for the decline. During certain times of the year, such as the month of Ramadan, ad revenue increases enough to publish the paper more than twice month.[20]
The paper is comprised of international political news, entertainment, economic news, community events, and some religious content, with a significant portion devoted to international events since the onset of the Arab uprisings.
Typically Al Enteshar publishes at least one full page in English per issue, though this has decreased recently. "In the last two months… [there were] three or four articles in the newspaper in English," Atieh Bakhit said. While the majority of Al Enteshar will remain in Arabic, the newspaper plans to print more English content in the near future.[21]
According to Atieh Bakhit, there are several reasons that the Al Enteshar is mainly in Arabic. First, a large part of the readership tends to prefer it. She states that "most leaders from the community, they feel… comfortable when they read [the paper] in Arabic." Al Enteshar also has readers in the Middle East and North Africa who do not necessarily read English.[22]
The surge in news coming out of Arab countries following the uprisings has also played a part in the paper choosing to print primarily in Arabic. Much of the best reporting comes from reporters based there, who write in Arabic, according to Atieh Bakhit. It can be difficult to translate the more nuanced aspects of some Arabic stories into English.[23]
The majority of Al Enteshar's readers are in California, but their e-newspaper reaches a broader audience across the United States. The paper does not have a full website. Atieh Bakhit said the e-edition works well and that it would cost too much money and time to create a separate website.[24]
[1] Hanania, Ray. E-mail to PEJ. July 19, 2012.
"Overview of Arab American Media in the United States." National Arab American Journalists Association. 2009.
[2] Arab America Website: Organizations.
[3] Manneh, Suzanne. Interview with PEJ. Aug. 13, 2012.
[4] The Arab American News website.
[5] Siblani, Osama. Interview with PEJ. Aug. 24, 2012.
[6] Siblani, Osama. Interview with PEJ. Aug. 24, 2012.
[7] Siblani, Osama. Interview with PEJ. Aug. 24, 2012.
[8] Atieh Bakhit, Fatmeh. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 4, 2012.
[9] Siblani, Osama. Interview with PEJ. Aug. 24, 2012.
[10] Siblani, Osama. Interview with PEJ. Aug. 24, 2012.
[11] Henry, Samantha and Michael Karas. "Newspaper is Voice for Arab-Americans." Herald News. July 30,
2007. Re-posted on Arab Journalism.
[12] Faisal, Antoine. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 1, 2012 and Manneh, Suzanne. E-mail correspondence with PEJ. September 7,
[13] Faisal, Antoine. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 1, 2012.
[14] Faisal, Antoine. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 1, 2012.
[15] Mansour, Samuel. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 7, 2012.
[16] Mansour, Samuel. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 7, 2012.
[17] Mansour, Samuel. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 7, 2012.
[18] Mansour, Samuel. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 7, 2012.
[19] Atieh Bakhit, Fatmeh. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 4, 2012.
[20] Atieh Bakhit, Fatmeh. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 4, 2012.
[21] Atieh Bakhit, Fatmeh. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 24, 2012.
[22] Atieh Bakhit, Fatmeh. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 24, 2012.
[23] Atieh Bakhit, Fatmeh. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 24, 2012.
[24] Atieh Bakhit, Fatmeh. Interview with PEJ. Sept. 4, 2012.


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Traditional House Sign Name sign in Oak and Copper
2"/50mm high Garamond letters made from one sheet of eco friendly copper - this is a 99% eco friendly recycled product. The copper is glued to plywood and framed with limed oak. The copper tabs left and right cover the fitting screws for wood or masonry. All fittings supplied including wall plugs. The polished copper letters are given a coating of marine quality lacquer, the surround is left 'as is' and will improve further with age and humidity.
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The shipping and handling also includes the materials (ie - box, packing tape, etc) that I need to actually ship the item. The cardboard, plastic and bubble wrap I use to wrap are usually from recycled materials from my neighbours' businesses.
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by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen following the meeting on Afghanistan in Heads of State and Government format
Good afternoon.
We have just had an exceptional meeting of 60 nations and organisations focused on the future of Afghanistan. You only had to look around the table to realise the scale and strength of international support for the NATO-led mission there, and for the country's stability in the years to come.
This sends a strong and clear signal to the people of Afghanistan, to the neighbours of Afghanistan, and indeed to the enemies of Afghanistan. Peace and stability in Afghanistan is a global imperative – and a global commitment.
Since our last summit in Lisbon, nearly 18 months ago, we have made great progress -- in preventing Afghanistan from serving as a safe haven for terrorists and ensuring that Afghans take charge of their own security.
The insurgents are under pressure as never before. And we are on track to complete transition to Afghan security responsibility by the end of 2014. That was the goal we set with President Karzai in Lisbon. We are all committed to it. And that goal is coming into sight.
Today, we have agreed on three key points: the next stage of our engagement until our mission is completed at the end of 2014; the role for NATO after 2014; and thirdly, our support for the sustainment of the future Afghan security forces.
Every day Afghan troops and police are gaining in capability and confidence. With the right support, they are ready and eager to provide for their own security. Already, three quarters of the Afghan population are living in areas where their own security forces are taking the lead for their security.
In the course of 2013, we expect the Afghan forces to be in the lead for combat operations across the country. This will mark an important mile-stone in our shared journey – the moment when, throughout Afghanistan, people can look out and see their own troops and police stepping up to the challenge.
As the Afghan forces step up, our own forces will step back into a supporting role. This will allow us to gradually and responsibly draw down our troops. But we will remain combat-ready until we have completed our ISAF mission at the end of 2014.
However, that will not be the end of our commitment. The government of Afghanistan has invited NATO to help provide support to the Afghan security forces after 2014. And we are ready to lead a new training, advising and assistance mission.
And let me be clear: this will not be ISAF under a different name. It will be a new mission, with a new role for NATO.
We all know that our long-term success rests on strong, skilled and sustainable Afghan security forces.
Today, we reaffirmed our strong commitment to support their training, equipping, financing and capability development in the years to come. Allies and partners are playing their full part. I welcome the financial commitments that some have already made.
I would also like to recognise the steps taken by Russia, the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to facilitate the transit of ISAF cargoes. We count on Pakistan's commitment to support the efforts of the international community to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.
The Afghan government has also committed to playing its part, and not just financially. President Karzai has confirmed his government's commitment to a stable, democratic society, based on the rule of law, and good governance. This includes the need to fight against corruption and to protect the human rights of all Afghans, including women. These commitments are vital to Afghanistan's long-term stability, and our long-term support.
A peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan will benefit the whole region and beyond. Many challenges remain, but we are determined to succeed. And based on today's discussions, I am confident we will.
With that, I am ready to take your questions.
OANA LUNGESCU (NATO Spokesperson): I won't know all of you, so please introduce yourselves before you ask your questions. And I'll go to the BBC, Mark Mardell in the first row.
Wait for the microphone, please.
Q: Mark Mardell from the BBC. How important is it that there is an agreement over the routes with Pakistan? How frustrating is it that that hasn't happened, and how important, more generally, are they in securing Afghans' future?
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN (NATO Secretary General): Obviously, we would like to see a reopening of the transit routes as soon as possible. So far the closure of the transit routes has not had a major impact on our operations in Afghanistan. But it goes without saying that it will be quite a logistical challenge to draw down the number of troops in the coming months and years.
So we need a number of transit routes, and obviously the transit routes through Pakistan are of great importance and I would expect... I would expect a reopening of the transit routes in the very near future.
OANA LUNGESCU: Reuters.
Q: Yes, Secretary General, David Brunnstrom from Reuters. I wonder if I could follow up on your comments on ANSF funding. We're hearing that you're getting pledges in the region of $3.5 billion so far. How long do you think it's going to take you to make up that shortfall? And in terms of the size of the ANSF we're hearing figures projected of 230,000 after 2015. How long after 2015 do you think it's going to take to reduce the force to that level? Thank you.
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: First of all, let me stress that I can't confirm that we have any shortfall when it comes to the financing of the Afghan Security Forces. The fact is that this Summit was not intended to be, and has not been a pledging conference. We are pleased that a number of countries have actually announced concrete financial contributions. We are very grateful for that, but we had no intention to make this a pledging conference.
So at this stage we have not seen any shortfalls. On the contrary, we have seen a lot of encouraging announcements of financial contributions, and I do believe that we are on the right track to reaching the goal of around $4 billion U.S. dollars a year for the financing of Afghan Security Forces. So it's actually a positive story.
Next, on the number of Afghan Security Forces in the longer-term perspective, you're right that as a planning assumption the number of 230,000 Afghan Security Forces, that number has been mentioned. But actually no decision has been made yet. The exact number will, at the end of the day, very much depend on the security situation on the ground, and the quality and capability of the Afghan Security Forces as we proceed.
We will now reach a level of around 350,000 Afghan Security Forces. So when the Afghans take full responsibility by the end of 2014 they'll have around 350,000 Security Forces.
I would expect that level to be maintained for a couple of years after 2014, but, again, very much will depend on the security situation on the ground, and probably we will not need 350,000 in a longer term perspective, partly because the security situation will continue to improve, and partly and primarily because the quality and capacity of the Afghan Security Forces will continue to improve.
OANA LUNGESCU: Tolo TV.
Q: Mr. Secretary General, Lotfullah Najafizada, Tolo TV. Do you expect a decrease in the number of countries that would contribute troops or support to the post-ISAF mission in Afghanistan? We understand now that 50 countries are a part of the ISAF mission, but do you think that countries would withdraw by the end of ISAF mission?
And second question, if I may, what would be the exact mechanism to spend $4.1 billion for the funding of ANSF? Would you give the money to the Afghan Government to spend it, or NATO would take care of it? Thank you.
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: First, on the number of participants in a post-2014 mission, I think it's much too early to make any assessment in that respect. The good news is that we have received many indications that the current members of ISAF will continue to contribute to a NATO-led training mission post-2014. So I would expect quite a number of participants in the ISAF coalition to continue participating in a NATO-led training mission after 2014. But I'm not in a position to present to you any exact figure. We don't know yet, and I don't think people have made up their mind yet.
There is still a couple of years to go, so let's see. But the good news is that many coalition partners have indicated that they are prepared to continue in a NATO-led training mission after 2014.
As regards the specifics around the financing mechanisms, we're still working on that, but I can assure you that we will make sure that the financing mechanism will be transparent, that money will be spent efficiently, that it will be directed to the exact purpose, so that donors can be confident that once they contribute to the financing of Afghan Security Forces money will be spent efficiently to finance Afghan Security Forces.
OANA LUNGESCU: Agence France-Presse.
Q: Laurent Thomet with Agence France-Presse. Pakistani President Zardari was invited here with the expectation that a deal would be reached on the reopening of the supply route. Can you confirm then that there will be no deal today on reopening the supply routes?
And can NATO actually successfully withdraw its troops and equipment from Afghanistan without this route through Pakistan?
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: First, we didn't expect an agreement on the Pakistan transit routes to be reached at this Summit. That was not planned. We invited President Zardari because we want to engage Pakistan in a constructive dialogue. We need a positive engagement of Pakistan if we are to ensure long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan and in the region. That's why we invited him and we appreciate that he attended the meeting.
I had an opportunity to exchange views directly with the President of Pakistan, and I was encouraged by his statements, also in the meeting, that Pakistan stays committed to finding a long-term sustainable solution to the conflicts in Afghanistan.
Obviously, it is in the interest of Pakistan to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan and the President confirmed today that this is the position of Pakistan.
So on that basis I express some optimism as regards the possibility to see a reopening of the transit routes in the very near future.
OANA LUNGESCU: First row, two questions there.
Q: Peter Müller from the Europäische Sicherheit und Technologie. Secretary General, as you mentioned in your last sentence, security for women in Afghanistan, that is all written down in the United Nations Resolution 1235 [sic], was that a topic in the meeting? And if not, in your longer-term vision could it be that you will instal a special envoy on women and children in crisis management?
And my second question, could ISAF be a blueprint for further NATO activities in the future?
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: Sorry, the last...?
Q: The second question, could ISAF be a blueprint for future activities of NATO? And last question, when will be the next Summit of NATO? In two years, three years or...?
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: Thank you. First, on the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, about women in peace and conflict. This is, indeed, a very important topic. It's also been an issue at the meeting today. Several participants have referred to this United Nations Security Council Resolution. We attach strong importance to active engagement of women in preventing conflicts, and in resolving conflicts. And it is also our intention within NATO to step up efforts in that area.
We are very pleased that Norway has indicated an interest in participating in the financing of that. We appreciate that. We are now working on how we can expand our activities in that area. And that leads me to another important point that has also been addressed in this meeting, and it's also addressed in the joint declaration.
We have agreed on a joint declaration between ISAF and the Government of Afghanistan. And when you read it you will see that in Paragraph 5 we have stated, in a joint statement between the Afghan Government and ISAF, that the Government of Afghanistan confirms its resolve to deliver on its commitment to a democratic society, based on the rule of law and good governance, including progress in the fight against corruption where the human rights and fundamental freedoms of its citizens, including the equality of men and women and the active participation of both in Afghan society are respected.
That's a very important point and I'm very pleased that this is now a part of a joint declaration.
You ask me whether the ISAF coalition can serve as a model for future operations? Yes, indeed. This Summit is a very clear demonstration of the strength of our partnerships. NATO is the hub of a network of international security partnerships. We realize that if we are to accomplish security missions in the security environment of today we need partners. As we see in ISAF, as we see in KFOR, as we saw last year in our Libya operation.
Finally, we have not made any decision as to when the next Summit will take place.
Q: Mr. Secretary, excuse please the it's-all-about-me type of question. I'm Jay Levine from CBS here in Chicago. You said some very kind words about Chicago and called the opportunity to host this Summit priceless. In your estimation, has the image of Chicago been improved by the way it's welcomed the delegations to Chicago for this Summit, or hurt by the demonstrations in the street which have been broadcast worldwide during it?
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: First, let me stress that the image of Chicago was good already before we arrived. But I have to say that the Summit has been prepared in a very professional manner by the local host committee and the local authorities. And from an organizational point of view the Summit has been conducted, has been carried out very smoothly, and we all appreciate the great hospitality of the City of Chicago and the people of Chicago.
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So it's close to my heart, and I thank the City of Chicago and I thank the people of Chicago from deep of my heart for the great hospitality we have received.
Q: Leah Hope, ABC Chicago. While we are on the subject of Chicago, certainly you've seen what has happened here in the streets of Chicago the last 24 hours. Two questions: Do you think that there is a way for the world leaders to meet... you've talked about the importance of the meeting face-to-face, but do you think there is a way for them to meet and not draw this type of criticism?
And is there anything that NATO, the Alliance, will do moving forward, to perhaps address some of the criticism?
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: That, of course, also relates to the question I got before. I mean, the fact that there's also been demonstrations during this weekend does not subtract from the very positive image of Chicago or the very positive outcomes of this Summit.
I mean, it's an integrated part of being a democratic society, that you also allow people to demonstrate, to express themselves. I think we should appreciate that we live in a free democracy where it is a constitutional right to participate in demonstrations and express your views.
Definitely, I have seen posters with slogans based on which I can tell you that I don't agree with the protesters, but that's also a constitutional right, to express views that contradict your own views.
I can tell you that we reached out to the protesters. One of my Assistant Secretary Generals met with representatives of the protest groups so that they could convey their views directly to NATO, and we also got an opportunity, in exchange, to explain where we stand and explain about the values upon which our Alliance is based.
So I think that's in the spirit of a true democracy, that we can meet and that people can also walk in the streets and express themselves that way. So actually, to my mind, this is not to be seen in any respect as an aggressive act. It's part of democracy. As long as demonstrations take place peacefully.
OANA LUNGESCU: The Times. Just behind you.
Q: Mike Evans from The Times. You've announced today, or confirmed today, I should say, that the combat phase for ISAF will be wrapped up by mid-2013, so do you envisage, and do the NATO leaders, envisage that the size of the ISAF force will be brought down dramatically by the middle of next year?
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: Not dramatically, but you will see a gradual drawdown during the rest of this transition period. And it's important to be clear on this. The fact that we will hand over the last provinces to lead Afghan responsibility by mid-2013 does not represent an accelerated roadmap. It has been within our roadmap right from the outset. We outlined a roadmap when we met in Lisbon in 2010, according to which we will, in a gradual process, hand over lead responsibility to the Afghans in a process to be completed by the end of 2014.
But if we are to complete it by the end of 2014, we have to hand over the last provinces to lead Afghan responsibility by mid-2013 because it takes usually between 12 and 18 months to actually implement transition. And this is the reason why the 2013 milestone has been mentioned. It's not a deviation from our roadmap, it's an integrated part of our roadmap. So from mid-2013 the Afghans will have taken lead responsibility all over Afghanistan. But only lead responsibility. We'll still be there. We will support them, and if necessary, also conduct combat operations in support of the Afghan Security Forces.
This process will be concluded by the end of 2014, and then the ISAF mission will end.
OANA LUNGESCU: One very last question, the gentleman over there, in the green shirt, or blue shirt.
Q: Julio Noel Rausseo, LS News Group. Your thoughts on domestic extremism. Are the NATO Alliance countries concerned about the uprising of domestic extremists and the potential they could deal with terrorist-sponsored nations?
ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN: Well, of course, it's always a matter of concern if you see what you call domestic extremism. But having said that, I also have to state that it's not my impression that this constitutes a major problem or a major challenge. Here and there you will see extremism or extremists, but I do believe that we can handle that within our free societies, in full respect of the basic principles on which we base our societies.
But, of course, we are aware of that aspect and, of course, NATO nations have also, during recent years, strengthened their capability to monitor such movements to make sure that they cannot constitute a threat to our citizens, whether they operate domestically solely, or they try to establish contacts with extremist groups internationally.
And this is also reason why a strong international cooperation between national intelligence services is so important.
So, of course, we are aware of that. I do not consider it a major problem, but of course we monitor the situation and we will resource our relevant institutions and services appropriately to deal with that challenge.
OANA LUNGESCU: Thank you very much. I'm sorry we didn't take time to take all your questions. We will be back for the final press conference and I'll try to give the questions to the people who already had their hands up.
Thank you.


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With correct maintenance carried out frequently, you should be able to reduce the long term costs of a tennis court because there will be less need for repairs or reactive cleaning. You can find out more about costs here http://www.tenniscourtconstruction.org.uk/construction-costs/north-down/groomsport This will also contribute to extending the life expectancy and the performance qualities on your courts.
Our local experts undertake all of these surface repairs and maintenance works at good value prices for a range of sports surfacing specifications to help you bring back the original performance qualities of your sporting area.
Whether you use your sporting area for professional purposes or private recreational use, it's always important to ensure that it's kept safe and suitable for use by everyone. Please feel free to contact us if you need any further details on maintenance, painting or repairs.
Our specialists can undertake full repair services for you. If you're interested to know how we repair cracks on sport courts, please have a look at the steps which we follow:
Thoroughly clean the surface to remove any dirt away from the cracks and overall facility
Apply moss and algae treatment to stop contamination
Repair the cracks using 2mm emerald stone mixed with polyurethane binder
Apply polyurethane binder to the whole surface if necessary to strengthen the existing surface
Colour coat the surfacing so that the repairs cannot be seen
Apply line markings for accurate gameplay
Our nearby specialists can complete tennis court repairs to rectify any damages which may have been caused to the facility.
We use premium materials to carry out the maintenance work to ensure that you receive the best service from our team.
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The process which we follow when resurfacing a sports facility will mostly depend upon the current surface type. Macadam courts are generally much easier to resurface, as we can simply repair minor cracks and lay over the existing surface with a brand new tarmac wearing course. Surfaces like artificial grass are more difficult as we will need to bring up the current surfacing and then lay a new one down. In order to avoid the need for resurfaces, we recommend carrying out regular maintenance to the sports facility and getting any minor damages repaired immediately. Get in touch now and we will get our closest experts to come to site and resurface the courts.
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The main goal of this class is to gain an introductory exposure to the nature of the psychiatric disorder known as schizophrenia as revealed by the scientific method. We will discuss a broad range of findings from the scientific investigation of biological and psychological factors related to schizophrenia and its treatment. More specifically we will learn about: (1) key symptomatic features through discussion and enactments of interviews with actors portraying many of the cardinal features of the illness, (2) what brain imaging studies (MRI and fMRI) and neurochemistry have taught us about the neuroscience of the disorder, (3) scientific psychological data and theories concerning cognition, emotion and behavior in schizophrenia, and (4) current, evidence-based somatic and psychosocial approaches to treatment. A brief historical overview of the recent emergence of the psychiatric category of schizophrenia will be presented as well.


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Common Characteristics of Liver Disease
What are some common liver disease symptoms?
When diagnosing liver disease, the doctor looks at the patient's symptoms and conducts a physical examination. In addition, the doctor may request a liver biopsy, liver function tests, an ultrasound, a computed tomography (CT) scan, and/or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
Some common liver disease symptoms include the following, each of which are described briefly below:
- Jaundice. A yellowing of the skin and eyes.
- Cholestasis
- Liver enlargement
- Portal hypertension
- Esophageal varices
- Ascites. A fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity.
- Liver encephalopathy
- Liver failure
What is jaundice?
Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the bloodstream. Urine is usually dark because of the bilirubin excreted through the kidneys. High levels of bilirubin may be attributed to inflammation, or other abnormalities of the liver cells, or blockage of the bile ducts. Sometimes, jaundice is caused by the breakdown of a large number of red blood cells, which can occur in newborns. Jaundice is usually the first sign, and sometimes the only sign, of liver disease.
What is cholestasis?
Cholestasis means any condition in which bile flow is reduced or stopped. "Chole" refers to bile and "stasis" means "not moving." Bile flow may be blocked inside the liver, outside the liver, or in both places. Symptoms may include:
- Jaundice
- Dark urine
- Pale stool
- Easy bleeding
- Itching
- Ascites
- Chills
- Pain from the biliary tract or pancreas
- Enlarged gallbladder
Some causes of cholestasis include the following:
- Hepatitis
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Drug effects
- Hormonal changes during pregnancy
- A stone in the bile duct
- Bile duct narrowing
- Bile duct cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Inflammation of the pancreas
What is liver enlargement?
Liver enlargement is usually an indicator of liver disease, although there are usually no symptoms associated with a slightly enlarged liver (hepatomegaly). Symptoms of a grossly enlarged liver include abdominal discomfort or "feeling full."
What is portal hypertension?
Portal hypertension is high blood pressure in the portal vein, which supplies the liver with blood from the intestine and spleen. Portal hypertension may be due to increased blood pressure in the portal blood vessels, or resistance to blood flow through the liver. Portal hypertension can lead to the growth of new blood vessels (called collaterals) that connect blood flow from the intestine to the general circulation, bypassing the liver. When this occurs, substances that are normally removed by the liver pass into the general circulation. Symptoms of portal hypertension may include:
- Ascites
- Development of varicose veins. Varicose veins (esophageal varices) develop most commonly at the lower end of the esophagus and in the stomach lining, although they can develop anywhere from the mouth to the anus.
What are esophageal varices?
Esophageal varices are dilated blood vessels within the walls of the lower part of the esophagus that are prone to bleeding. They can appear in people with severe liver disease. A diseased liver can cause portal hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the portal vein. The portal vein supplies the liver with blood. Over time, this pressure causes blood vessels to grow, called collateral blood vessels. These vessels act as channels to divert the blood under high pressure. The extra pressure in these vessels causes them to dilate and become tortuous. These vessels can eventually reach the lower esophagus and stomach and are prone to rupture. The rupture can lead to significant blood loss from vomiting or from lost blood passing through the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of esophageal varices may include:
- Painless vomiting of blood
- Black, tarry or bloody stools
- Decreased urine output
- Excessive thirst
- Light-headedness
- Paleness
- Anemia. A condition that indicates a low red blood cell count.
What is ascites?
Ascites is fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity caused by fluid leaks from the surface of the liver and intestine. Ascites due to liver disease usually accompanies other liver disease characteristics, such as portal hypertension. Symptoms of ascites may include a distended abdominal cavity, which causes discomfort and shortness of breath. Causes of ascites may include the following:
- Liver cirrhosis (especially cirrhosis caused by alcoholism)
- Alcoholic hepatitis
- Obstruction of the hepatic vein
Ascites can also be caused by nonliver disorders.
What is liver encephalopathy?
Liver encephalopathy is the deterioration of brain function and damage to the nervous system due to toxic substances building up in the blood, which are normally removed by the liver. Liver encephalopathy is also called portal-systemic encephalopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, or hepatic coma. Symptoms may include:
- Impaired consciousness
- Changes in logical thinking, personality, and behavior
- Mood changes
- Impaired judgment
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Sluggish speech and movement
- Disorientation
- Loss of consciousness
- Coma
- Seizures (rare)
- Muscle stiffness or tremors
- Uncontrollable movement
What is liver failure?
Liver failure is severe deterioration of liver function. Liver failure occurs when a large portion of the liver is damaged due to any type of liver disorder. Symptoms may include:
- Jaundice
- Tendency to bruise or bleed easily
- Ascites
- Impaired brain function
- General failing health
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea


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(Updated on 5/23/12 @ 11:55 am. See end of post for Romney campaign response.)
Democrats like Stephanie Cutter, deputy campaign manager of President Obama's re-election effort, and Donna Brazile, the Democratic political strategist, were delighted to point on Tuesday to an analysis of federal spending under President Obama compared with his predecessors.
Rex Nutting, a journalist who writes for the MarketWatch website affiliated with The Wall Street Journal looked at the data and found that rhetoric and reality don't quite match up.
Nutting found that, contrary to repeated allegations from the president's political foes, including Mitt Romney, that Obama has been on a federal spending tear, he actually hasn't.
Indeed, Nutting, spending under Obama has actually occurred at a slower rate than it did under previous White House occupants.
You actually have to go back decades to find a presidency — Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1950s to be precise — in which spending happened at a slower rate.
An excerpt:
"Almost everyone believes that Obama has presided over a massive increase in federal spending, an "inferno" of spending that threatens our jobs, our businesses and our children's future. Even Democrats seem to think it's true."But it didn't happen. Although there was a big stimulus bill under Obama, federal spending is rising at the slowest pace since Dwight Eisenhower brought the Korean War to an end in the 1950s."Even hapless Herbert Hoover managed to increase spending more than Obama has."
Hoover happened to be president when Will Rogers, that great American humorist, was at the height of his popularity. It was Rogers who gave us a line that is no less true today then when he uttered it more than 75 years ago:
"It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble. It's what we know that just ain't so."
I've asked the Romney campaign for a response to Nutting's piece and will update this post with same. Readers can decide whether or not the information is persuasive.
Updated on 5/23/12 @ 11:55 am --
A Romney campaign spokesperson has responded with a compilation of information that, she says, supports the Republican campaign's contention that Obama is responsible for a "spending binge.":
Here is an accurate account of President Obama's spending binge:Candidate Obama Claimed $4 Trillion In New Debt Was "Unpatriotic" – But President Obama Has Added More Than $5 Trillion In New Debt:Candidate Obama, On Adding $4 Trillion In Debt: "That's Irresponsible. It's Unpatriotic." OBAMA: "The problem is, is that the way Bush has done it over the last eight years is to take out a credit card from the Bank of China in the name of our children, driving up our national debt from $5 trillion for the first 42 presidents - #43 added $4 trillion by his lonesome, so that we now have over $9 trillion of debt that we are going to have to pay back — $30,000 for every man, woman and child. That's irresponsible. It's unpatriotic." (Senator Barack Obama, Remarks, Fargo, ND, 7/3/08) ...
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In Arizona, the man accused of shooting Gabrielle Giffords at a gathering of her constituents in Tucson last year will be in court today. Jared Loughner allegedly killed six people in that attack and wounded 13 others. He was declared mentally unfit to stand trial, but now that may change. As NPR's Ted Robbins reports, Loughner's lawyers are expected to offer a deal to help him avoid the death penalty.
TED ROBBINS, BYLINE: It's been more than a year since Federal Judge Larry Burns accepted the diagnosis that 23-year-old Jared Loughner was schizophrenic and couldn't aid in his own defense. The judge ordered Loughner to undergo treatment at a federal psychiatric facility in Missouri, at times against his will. Today the mental health experts treating him are expected to testify that he now understands the gravity of the charges against him and can cooperate with his lawyers.
That would mean a trial - painful for victims and potentially tricky for prosecutors. Loughner's defense has all along sought simply to avoid the death penalty, so his lawyers are asking Judge Burns to allow a deal where Loughner would admit guilt in exchange for a life sentence. That hearing will take place today - that is, if the judge first rules Loughner is mentally competent. Ted Robbins, NPR News, Tucson. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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"Small scale farming is not anti-progress, poor or underdeveloped. It is a sustainable agricultural model that uses natural and human resources respectfully, and therefore guarantees social and food security. This is why this year is the International Year of Family Farming, and this is why we are in Berlin today!"
Speaking to a crowd of around 30,000 people, Carlo Petrini, the founder of Slow Food, was met with huge applause as he took to a stage that had been constructed in front of the capital's government buildings.
His audience had gathered in the city for a demonstration against agribusiness, known as Wir Haben Es Satt (We Are Fed Up). Accompanied by several tractors, the protesters marched through the city center, bringing it to a complete standstill. They were united by a set of common demands including the global right to food and nourishment; healthy and affordable food for all; the promotion of farming that protects the environment and bees; and an end to monocultures, GMOs, food scandals and land grabbing.
"Our message today is clear," Petrini said, "If Europe loses its small farmers and its family farms, then it loses its history, it loses its culture, it loses its identity; it would not exist anymore…"
Later he addressed the Slow Food Youth Network and other young farmer groups taking part in a series of workshops. Explaining that 10 years ago such a demonstration would not have been possible, he added: "In Rome, in Madrid, in Paris, I hope similar events take place in other cities around the world."


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Cherry Bakewell Tartelettes With Cherry Pit Ice Cream Milkshakes
June has definitely been a strange month starting by my baking the latest Daring Bakers challenge the first week it was revealed. That has not happened in almost two years but there are too many work deadlines this month to monkey around with all forms of important business. Work and Daring Bakers that is. These Bakewell Cherry Tarts served with Cherry Pit Ice Cream Milkshakes don't monkey around either.
Oh yes, even after all this time I still take my DB very seriously!! Our challenge this month was to make this traditional British tart and beside the three key components of the shortbread pastry crust, preserves and frangipane filling, we were pretty much let loose to do as we desired. If you have been catching my latest Daring Bakers challenges, when I am given this much freedom, my mind goes in overdrive and the kitchen turns into super porduction for a few hours. All around me usually rub their hands knowing there will be an abundance of desserts for the next few days while B. sighs as he approached the scene of the crime.
This time, I decided to throw myself a real challenge. To only make one possibility. How did I do? Well, I thought everything was groovy, sticking to my one idea of cherry preserve and almond frangipane. Then my brain got a little looser and I had this urgent craving to make cherry pit ice cream while pitting a few boxes of cherries for jams. Summer is here, I am jamming people and stone fruits are definitely high on my list. I like to get the darkest one I can find for jams, makes the finished color really pretty.
Having made Bakewell tarts before, I wanted to fiz things up a bit and serve them with tiny milkshake shots. I have had cherry pit ice cream on my mind ever since Shuna from Eggbeater posted about it last year. I am not going to get into the whole controversy of using pits in ice creams (or jams for that matter). Shuna wrote three very detailed posts about it so please read them well if you are interested in the topic.
All I can say is I did not hear a peep out of my guests when dessert came around. I think that means they'll be back, ahahah!
The June Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800's in England.
Cherry Bakewell Tartelettes:
Notes: The only change I made to the recipe given by our hostesses was to prebake the tart shells before filling them with jam and frangipane. The high ratios of butter in both the crust and filling can hinder the crust from baking all the way through while your filling overcooks.
Makes ten 3-inch tartelettes.
Sweet shortcrust pastry:
225g (8oz) all purpose flour
30g (1oz) sugar
2.5ml (½ tsp) salt
110g (4oz) unsalted butter, cold (frozen is better)
2 (2) egg yolks
2.5ml (½ tsp) almond extract (optional)
15-30ml (1-2 Tbsp) cold water
125g (4.5oz) unsalted butter, softened
125g (4.5oz) icing sugar
3 eggs
2.5ml (½ tsp) almond extract
125g (4.5oz) ground almonds (or other nut of your choice)
30g (1oz) all purpose flour
Jam or preserve of your choice
Prepare the dough:
Sift together flour, sugar and salt. Grate butter into the flour mixture, using the large hole-side of a box grater. Using your finger tips only, and working very quickly, rub the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Set aside.Lightly beat the egg yolks with the almond extract (if using) and quickly mix into the flour mixture. Keep mixing while dribbling in the water, only adding enough to form a cohesive and slightly sticky dough.
Form the dough into a disc, wrap in cling and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the frangipane:
Cream butter and sugar together for about a minute or until the mixture is primrose in colour and very fluffy. Scrape down the side of the bowl and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. The batter may appear to curdle. In the words of Douglas Adams: Don't panic. Really. It'll be fine. After all three are in, pour in the almond extract and mix for about another 30 seconds and scrape down the sides again. With the beaters on, spoon in the ground nuts and the flour. Mix well. The mixture will be soft, keep its slightly curdled look (mostly from the almonds) and retain its pallid yellow colour.
Assemble the tartelettes:
Place the chilled dough disc on a lightly floured surface. If it's overly cold, you will need to let it become acclimatised for about 15 minutes before you roll it out. Flour the rolling pin and roll the pastry to 5mm (1/4") thickness, by rolling in one direction only (start from the centre and roll away from you), and turning the disc a quarter turn after each roll. When the pastry is to the desired size and thickness, transfer it to the tart pans, press in and trim the excess dough. Patch any holes, fissures or tears with trimmed bits. Place the tarts on a baking sheet line with parchment paper and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Position a rack in the center of the oven.
Remove shell from freezer, spread as even a layer as you can of jam onto the pastry base. Top with frangipane, spreading to cover the entire surface of the tart. Smooth the top and pop into the oven for 30 minutes. Five minutes before the tart is done, the top will be poofy and brownish.
For the milkshakes: process about one cup of the cherry pit ice cream (or you favorite one) in blender with enough milk to achieve milkshake consistency. Serve in glass shots alongside the tarts.