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Freak. That's what her classmates call seventeen-year-old Donna Underwood. When she was seven, a horrific fey attack killed her father and drove her mother mad. Donna's own nearly fatal injuries from the assault were fixed by magic—the iron tattoos branding her hands and arms. The child of alchemists, Donna feels cursed by the magical heritage that destroyed her parents and any chance she had for a normal life. The only thing that keeps her sane and grounded is her relationship with her best friend, Navin Sharma.
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Newcastle managed to pick up some silverware for their efforts in Portugal after beating SC Braga 2-1 in the Trofeu Internacional de Futebol do Guadiana last night.
As you can see by the picture, some kid somewhere will be disappointed this morning when he wakes up to find the bridge from his train set has gone missing, but at least it's in the safe hands of Captain Colo, who again showed how important he is going to be for us this season with a classy display.
All in all it was a good workout with Demba Ba and Ryan Taylor doing the damage in a night of rare chances on the Algarve. Quite a lot of players managed to grab a full90minutes highlighting that we are getting along just fine in our pre-season preparations and once again we managed to come through without losing any of our "big hitters" to injury.
The first half was a half of few chances with the best one falling to Papiss Cisse who fired over the bar from eight yards out after good work from Demba Ba. Other than that I'm struggling to recall a time when either 'keeper was tested during the first period.
However that changed in the second half as the chances started to flow. First off Jose Luis broke clear and took the ball round Steve Harper only to find James Tavernier on hand to block his effort and usher it out for a corner. It was Newcastle who had the next chance though just after the hour mark when Sylvain Marveaux jinked his way into the penalty box only to be upended by Douglao who was booked for his tackle. Demba Ba stepped and saw his spot kick saved only to be on hand to tuck the rebound through the legs of the Portuguese goalkeeper.
The lead didn't last long however and parity was restored just five minutes later through Ruben Amorim who saw his shot take a cruel deflection off the leg of Fabricio Coloccini leaving Steve Harper with no chance. A shame as 60 seconds prior to that Sammy Ameobi had thought he's made it 2-0 to United only to see his chested effort ruled out for offside.
Ryan Taylor restored the lead with a thunderbolt free-kick that left Beto – on the brink of tears after Ba's penalty – bemused and beaten all ends up.
Braga didn't die though and they created several chances to equalise, with Ze Luis causing the Newcastle defence problems with his pace and direct running as he struck the post with a curling effort. However their challenge all but came to an end when Brandao hammered into Sammy Ameobi before giving the assistant referee a mouthful which left the referee no choice bout to produce a second yellow card to condemn the defender to the stands for the remainder of the match.
Yohan Cabaye could have put some gloss on the finish but his volleyed finish bounced up off the turf and had to be tipped over by Beto which pretty much wrapped up proceedings for the night.
Final score: Newcastle 2-1 SC Braga
I'd just like to apologise for the delay in getting this article to you. My original plan was to get up at 2:30am and write this before I went to work but unfortunately I overslept so couldn't quite get it finished in time. Still, better late than never I guess.
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Newcastle: Steve Harper, Danny Simpson, Fabricio Coloccini, James Tavernier, Ryan Taylor, Sammy Ameobi, Cheik Tiote, Jonas Gutierrez, Sylvain Marveaux, Papiss Cisse, Demba Ba
Subs: Tim Krul, James Perch, Mike Williamson, Paul Dummett, Steven Taylor, Davide Santon, Yohan Cabaye, Gael Bigirimana, Gabriel Obertan, Haris Vuckic, Mehdi Abeid, Romain Amalfitano, Shola Ameobi
SC Braga: Beto, Baiano, Douglao, Paulo Vinicius, Luis Alberto, Ruben Amorim, Carlao, Paulo Cesar, Ismaily, Manoel, Djamal
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Topics: cold calls, Podcast, Prospecting, Sales Development
On Accelerate! Now: Episode 83 with Wendy Weiss. How You Can Quickly Become An Incredibly Effective Cold Caller
In this episode, Wendy Weiss, President of Cold Calling Results, and also known as The Queen of Cold Calling, provides detailed information about how to become a truly effective prospector. Included among the subjects we discuss in this conversation are:
- How to get into the right frame of mind to make cold calls. Anyone can do it!
- Why there's no difference between a warm lead or a cold lead,
- The two biggest mistakes sales teams make when it comes to cold calling.
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Movie Review – 'Super 8'
Review by J.T. Johnson
J.J. Abrams, the director of "Star Trek" and producer of countless television shows including "Lost" and "Alias", has given audiences another sci-fi blockbuster. The story is set in 1979 and it follows a group of kids who are trying to make a super 8 horror movie in order to enter a film festival. While filming one night, they witness a massive train derailment that would make director Michael Bay proud.
Of course, it doesn't end there. After the disaster, something sinister escapes from one of the train cars and before the audience can catch a glimpse, it's gone. Not long after the incident, the military is on the scene to clean the mess up.
Despite this setting, the film really centers around Joe (Joel Courtney), a kid who is dealing with a great personal tragedy. Like earlier Steven Spielberg films, it is a deeply human film buried within its more extraordinary moments. This comes as no surprise when considering that like most blockbusters released in recent years, Spielberg serves as the executive producer.
The movie takes its time to set up its cast and for the first part of the film the monster is almost an afterthought. This may bother some audience members who want to get straight to the action, but considering that this is one of the few original projects released this year, it was refreshing to see some time spent getting to know the characters. When things finally go nuts, the audience actually gives a damn about those involved.
As far as the action is concerned, the film follows two Spielberg formulas. First, the monster is rarely shown in a similar fashion to "Jaws" where the shark was never really seen until the third act. This formula has always worked considering the fact that the audience will always imagine something worse in their minds as opposed to seeing the menace right from the start.
When the third act does begin, "Super 8" has more in common with "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" when the kids finally confront not just the monster but also the shadowy military soldiers tracking said monster. The great news is that the narrative always has a natural flow and the storytelling is spot on. It may be a tribute to earlier Spielberg films, but it still manages to maintain its own heart and soul along the way.
Even the music feels like it was gloriously ripped from an earlier Spielberg film. Abrams' main composer Michael Giacchino has always delivered in the music department and there are moments where he seems to be channeling Spielberg's main composer, John Williams. Again, this is a successful tribute without losing all originality.
There are a few things that keep the film from achieving a perfect score. First off, the film has too many moments where it is trying to set up the time period of the film and this does take the audience out of the story for a moment. The film is set in the 1970s and after a couple of pop culture references, the audience understands this and needs no more visual or audio cues.
The biggest problem comes from Abrams' very own trademark. Like "Star Trek" before it, "Super 8" contains a lot of lens flare effects. It was a little more forgivable in "Star Trek" because the film was set in space and it did help set the otherworldly aspect of that universe. Here, the effect is just annoying and there are even a couple of instances where characters' faces are briefly blocked out by the light.
Despite these minor troubles, Abrams has delivered another thrilling film that will surely satisfy audiences. The director always said that he meant for this film to act as a tribute to earlier films such as the aforementioned "Jaws" and "E.T." In the end, Spielberg and the audience should be proud.


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Children under the age of 5 ski for free at Vail. Multi-day Discount Vail lift tickets are also available to skiers and snowboarders. You can see 4-day ski pass prices lower on the page. Vail ski passes can also be purchased on-site at the lift ticket windows; located at the Golden Peak, Vail Village, and Lionshead base areas. We don't recommend that you do this, as you will pay the highest possible price for tickets. Pro tip. Always buy in advance.
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My Wavy Hair Care Routine./
Sometimes I dream of cutting my hair off really short and sassy, but I have to admit that in my heart, I just feel like a long-hair girl. Probably because I've mostly always had long hair. I cut my hair off really short when I was a senior in high school, and that was really fun because my hair was so curly when it wasn't weighed down by the length. But for most of my life, I've had long wavy hair and I really like being able to do so many different things with long hair. Here's how I "do" my hair when I wear it wavy (which is most of the time!) Especially in the summer with so much heat and humidity - I rarely blow dry and heat style!
In-Between Washes.
For my typical day in momlife, I don't wash and style my hair. That takes me a hot minute because my hair is long, so I reserve that for a date night or something like that. Since my hair is so long, sometimes keeping it up in a bun on my head or in a ponytail can actually get super heavy and give me headaches, so I try to get creative on days that I don't wash by doing a low braid or something that I can easily pull together in a few minutes time. I really love the Barefoot Blonde Hair Instagram account for some hair inspiration if I have 7 minutes to do something a little extra, but for the most part, I am like everyone else and just doing something easy. Also, I really appreciate the power of a good hat.
I tend to wash my hair 3-4 times per week and in between washes, I use this Little Barn Apothecary Dry Shampoo (recommended to me by Natalie!) on my roots and this Innersense Refresh Dry Shampoo to keep my wavy hair from looking matted. Also 2-3 day "old" hair is my favorite for trying new braids or twists in my hair because it holds so much better.
Cleanse + Condition.
When I do wash, I use Innersense Color Awakening Hairbath and Innersense Color Radiance Daily Conditioner - I have been using these for over a year now and I really love this combination and this whole brand. The ingredients are so clean and the aroma is so decadent that I literally find myself closing my eyes and breathing in the scent! It's these little moments that you get to yourself when you're a mom that feel like a treat, so I try to indulge in a few extra minutes in there where I can! #treatyoself
Treat the scalp.
Since I don't wash my hair every day, I like to combat the flakiness that I tend to have in between washes. When I shampoo, I add a few drops of DoTERRA Melaleuca essential oil to my shampoo and massage it in for a few minutes. If you can let it sit for a few minutes more to treat your scalp, that's a bonus, but I don't always have time for a long luxurious shower (ha!), so I just do what I can when I can.
I like to towel and air dry my hair as much as possible, which is why I wear it wavy most days. Although when I do this is usually take at least half a day to dry! Once I towel my hair dry, I like to spritz the Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner for added moisture.
It's taken me a long time to find something I liked as much as the conventional styling mouse I used to use. But when I read about all the gross chemicals that were loaded in that bottle, I quickly began trying some new products. I was bummed when a lot of them didn't perform as well as my old fave, but I finally found what works for me by using use two pumps of Innersense I Create Hold gel. I scrunch this evenly into my hair and let it air dry. I LOVE this formula. I don't usually use an entire product line from 1 brand, but Innersense is seriously, seriously blowing me away with how incredible the products are! And by the way, this post isn't sponsored by any of these brands at all (I feel like I shouldn't have to say that these days because I hope that you guys know that whether something is sponsored or not, it's because I use and adore the products, but sometimes there are new friends around here and I want to make sure you know that!)
For some added hold, sometimes I also spray my half-dried hair with Yarok Feed Your Hold Hairspray and I love that this spray is made with all non-toxic ingredients (the bonus it that it smells like fresh-cut grass!) It gives me just the right amount of hold without adding any crunch to my hair.
And that's the hair care routine! I'm updating my Green Beauty Cheat Sheet with these products, so that will continue to be a comprehensive reference tool you can access if you're interested in finding other non-toxic options for lifestyle/beauty products I have personally tested and loved. Let me if you have questions about any of these products!
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During his lifetime, David A. Phillips (1934 – 1993) wrote 12 books. His expertise in health and nutrition culminated in his attainment of a doctorate in philosophy from London University in 1971. He traveled regularly to every English-speaking country to lecture and consult on numerology, incorporating his lifelong study of health and personal growth into his teachings. He was regarded by many as one of the world's leading numerologists.
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After the success of lesser known and more risky properties like Guardians of the Galaxy and Ant-Man, does Marvel Studios have another hit on its hands with Doctor Strange?
Following this year's mediocrely reviewed superhero movies, Doctor Strange is Marvel's newest and shiniest superhero movie for 2016. One who is not directly linked to any of previous movie phases and introduces a character who will get fans excited that this could signal an exciting new direction for future Marvel releases.
Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is the personification of what the egotistical "best in the world at what he does" neurosurgeon. A man who must face up to the fact that he is truly insignificant when struck by misfortune and disability, after a near-fatal car crash. The repercussions of his accident drive a wedge between him and his previous love interest nurse Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams).
After exhausting all traditional avenues to heal his injuries, he is forced to pursue healing in a less conventional manor to what he would have followed for his entire life. This path leads him to the mountains of Timbuktu and a meeting with "The Ancient One" (A shaven Tilda Swinton) and her band of spiritual warriors. It is the job of these warriors, unknown to Strange at the beginning when he first sets out on his healing path that these warriors are fighting a spiritual war against a previous student of the Ancient One, Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen). It is from here that the movie takes the ever-familiar path of Good vs. Evil found in all Marvel movies.
Strange soon learns that while the Avengers defend the earth against physical threats, it is the job of these warriors to defend it against mystical threats. Here they are fighting a spiritual war against a previous student of the Ancient One, Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen).
This a truly one of the most exciting Marvel big screen releases and without doubt one that has to be seen in IMAX, if you can make it happen. Director Scott Derrickson does a great job of bringing home, what I personally believe to be, a great feature of Doctor Strange's character. He was saving people's lives on a regular basis, albeit through advanced medical procedures and not spiritual warfare. So even before Stephen Strange developed his new spiritual powers, he was a hero.
This is probably the most exciting cast that Marvel have assembled for any of their properties. Derrickson surrounds Benedict Cumberbatch with an amazing array of award winning actors. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mads Mikkelsen, and Tilda Swinton bring their star power to one of Marvel's lesser-known characters.
What I see to be an annoying aspect, however, is that it does sometimes come across like they have taking Iron Man and switched him with the titular character here. It almost seems a little lazy from the writers even though it does lead to some humorous one-liners and witty remarks throughout the movie.
You can just imagine the studio heads deciding that they need to somehow replace Robert Downey Junior. So what do they need to do? How about clone Tony Stark, change his name, and dress him in some traditional robes. Leaving you with a decent representation of what Stephen Strange will be like.
This actually does a disservice to Benedict Cumberbatch as he is definitely on a charm offensive here. He and the rest of the cast are definitely a welcome addition to the future Marvel phases.
The interaction between the Ancient One and Doctor Strange provide awe-inducing sequences that make this a Marvel movie truly worthy of the big screen. A massive drawing point for this movie are the intense, mind-bending action scenes in which time and space are bent and played with right before the viewer's eyes.
A scene that has the potential to truly impress is at the beginning when Strange is first introduced to The Ancient One. With Strange refusing to believe the teachings of The Ancient One, she is forced to show him. Leading to what some would describe as a sequence of Inception-esc trippiness for the audience to try and get their heads around.
The tie it up at the end, Doctor Strange is a fast paced, visually epic addition to the Marvel movies. It has the ability to have audiences in awe with its stunning visuals if they can look passed the small character flaws and somewhat predictable plot line courtesy of Marvel's inherit core ideas. A good bet for an evening out, especially if you're a Marvel fan.
Doctor Strange is a fast paced, visually epic addition to the Marvel movies. Make sure you see it in IMAX.
Doctor Strange is a fast paced, visually epic addition to the Marvel movies. Make sure you see it in IMAX.


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13-year-old Blues artist Carlson performs free concert
The Grand County Blues Society presents The Jaden Carlson Band during a free concert at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 in the Winter Park Music Garden at The Pub, in Winter Park. Guitar artist and vocalist, Carlson, age 13, was a guest at Red Rocks this summer and played festivals all over the country. She has performed for the Grand County Blues Society on several occasions during the past five years in Grand County at Blues From the Top and the Society's "Blues in the Schools" shows.
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Quick question, what is the best way to stream files (.mkv .avi .mpeg etc) too my TV? Preferably in 1080 HD similar to netflix?
I've been told sumvision? I was going to buy an external hard drive maybe 2TB and just bang everything on there then plug into blu ray but surely there must be an easier way to just stream the files over the network?
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VideoHelp has a list of video streaming tools https://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/video-streaming
TVersity is a popular one.
I have just done this using the Sony SMPN200 Network Media and Internet Streamer, http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005TOHQT0/ref=asc_df_B005TOHQT08521126?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE...hvptwo=&hvqmt=
It was simple, and I can now select on my TV any file on my PC upstairs, and it streams to my TV. It is cheap too, only 89UKP or around 100 dollars.
All you need in addition to their media server is Serviio, a freeware streamer, installed on the PC to do the actual streaming. All this over a home wi-fi with no setting up, perfect! http://www.serviio.org/
The installation went like this:
I unpacked the Sony media streamer, and connected power and the video out to my TV (choice of HDMI, component, v+a phono). I then did the network setup where like any wifi system it scans for wifi networks, I selected my home network and it asked for the passkey, and when entered it connected. I then had the internet on my big TV!
On my PC I downloaded Serviio, installed it, then told it which folders I wanted it to scan for media files (music, video, photos). It then built a library.
Went back to the TV and when I now looked at the Sony's on-screen input options (internet, USB, external) it now showed the Serviio icon, I clicked on that and all the files in the Serviio library showed up, and selecting any one of them then streamed beautifully.
Happy bunny!
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Does it stream 1920x1080? Without stuttering?
Connect your computer to your TV.
Our Western Digital WDTV Live works pretty well playing blu-ray rips from Windows shares over ethernet. I only have a few full bitrate rips though.
Sony's NSZ-GS7
Edit: Oh, and buy a cheap NAS that has Gb Ethernet, chuck everything on that and Bob's your uncle, you are good to go.
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The Orb (Feat. Lee 'Scratch' Perry) "The Orbserver In The Star House"
Ambient house pioneers The Orb certainly aren't averse to working with the odd 70s veteran, having already previously collaborated with the likes of Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmour, King Crimson's Robert Fripp and Gong's Steve Hillage. So hooking up with reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the man who practically invented the dub sound they've consistently borrowed from during their experimental 25-year career, was never going to be much of a problem.
Their 11th studio effort, The Orbserver In The Star House, effortlessly blends the stoner mutterings of the 76-year-old, who has released a staggering 22 albums since the turn of the 21st century alone, with their typically abstract sound on eleven tracks, which largely avoid the usual route of dubbing-up existing material.
Indeed, founding member Dr. Alex Paterson and Swiss composer Thomas Fehlmann only resort to this slightly lazy method on "Golden Clouds," a dancehall-tinged reimagining of their signature hit "Fluffy Little Clouds," which sees Perry reflect on his Jamaican childhood, and "Police & Thieves," a doom-laden stripped-back reworking of the Junior Murvin reggae classic he produced.
Elsewhere, the duo's first vocal-heavy release instead provides Perry with an original collection of soundscapes which bridge the gap between their respective influential outputs. Unsurprisingly drenched in the kind of foggy atmospherics he's accustomed to, the funky ska of "Thirsty" ("if you're thirsty/drink some water") and the reverb-drenched Afrobeat of closer "Congo" throw a few nods to the old-school.
But The Orbserver In The Star House only really begins to grab your attention when it embraces The Orb's unique and slightly creepy brand of comedown electronica, such as "Go Down Evil," a trippy slice of minimal techno interrupted by a piercing orchestral middle-eight which could have escaped from an Alfred Hitchcock horror, the eerie ghostly choral vocals which accompany the staccato synths and languid house beats of "Hold Me Upsetter" and the claustrophobic trip-hop of "Man In The Moon."
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Your Name, College, Year of Study, Email ID
Saurabh Harjani, Galgotias University, 3rd Year
Name of Organisation, Location city, Team Strength
Chetanalaya, Delhi [NGO]
Application Process with contact details
If anyone wants to apply in this organization, he or she can apply by sending their resume to the e-mail id mentioned on their website.
Duration of internship and timings
June 2015
First impression, first day formalities, infrastructure
On the first day we were first required to introduce ourselves, after which we were taken to the conference room, and then a ppt was shown to us which gave us glimpse of Chetanalaya's intervention in providing support to the needy ones.
Main tasks
The interns were divided into groups and each of the group were given a area, where that group has to go and interact with people living in the slums and find out how Chetanalya has helped them in maintaining their standard of living.
Work environment and people
The work environment was very friendly out there, mostly we have to go for field work so the interaction with the colleagues at the head office was less.
Best things
The best thing in this internship was to take the exposure of slum areas and interacting with those people, some of the children were so good in dance that they organised a dance show for us as a farewell as it was our last working day over there.
Bad things
The bad thing was that no remuneration was given as we had to travel a lot and commuting was always a trouble.
No stipend was given
Biggest Lessons
The biggest lesson which i got is "Everyone is not fortunate enough to afford all the things, but still we have to keep faith on us and god to achieve what we want from our life".
Any Other Thing
Try to apply in the month of March or April.
Overall Rating
I live in Delhi only and the NGO was about 4 kms only.
Office Timings
The timings were from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.


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Agreements reached during the visit will serve the interests of the two countries
Uzbekistan's international prestige is growing, its relations with other countries are strengthening thanks to an effective foreign policy. Another confirmation of this is the official visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the United Arab Emirates.
The authority of the country, its place and role in the international arena are not measured by its area and population. It can become famous throughout the world due to its economic power. This can be seen not only in Singapore, but also in the United Arab Emirates.
For example, the Emirate of Dubai has become a financial, investment and business center of the world. No country per capita has so many Ferrari cars. Not all countries' air gates can withstand the flow of airplanes and passengers that Dubai airport receives daily. This Emirate is also the most desirable place that tourists dream to visit. Persons who want to establish their own business can get a loan in Dubai on the most favorable terms and in any amount, and investors can make investments without any hesitation. Burj Khalifa skyscraper makes an indelible impression.
Abu Dhabi is not only the capital of the Emirates, but also the most famous center of culture, sport and business in the Arab world. This beautiful city is distinguished by hospitality, buildings and structures with a unique architectural solution. Despite the fact that the city is located in the desert, it is always green, it always has a fresh, cool breeze.
Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates have centuries-old historical, cultural and economic ties. In the years of independence, relations between the two countries developed dynamically in many areas.
In recent years, bilateral relations between the two countries have risen to a qualitatively new level. During the visits of the Emirates' delegations, fruitful negotiations were held to attract investors to the implementation of mutually beneficial and promising projects in the oil and gas, chemical, construction, agricultural industries, logistics, tourism, urban planning and others.
The official visit of the President of Uzbekistan to the United Arab Emirates has opened a new page in bilateral relations.
During the visit, on March 25, the Head of the state visited the mausoleum and mosque of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the city of Abu Dhabi, laid a wreath at the Wahat Al Karama war memorial.
At the meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, an agreement was reached on the issues of practical interaction in the field of public security, the exchange of delegations and experience in this area.
At the Qasr Al Watan Palace, negotiations in an extended and narrow format with participation of official delegations of Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates were held. The parties signed documents on cooperation in the areas of investment, finance, alternative energy, industrial and infrastructural development, agriculture, customs administration, culture and other fields worth more than 10 billion dollars.
Within the framework of his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on March 26 held talks in Dubai with the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The latest achievements in the scientific and technological progress of humankind in diverse fields are embodied in this largest city of the Emirates. For example, often called the eighth wonder of the world, the artificial Palm Islands are the biggest man-made archipelago in the world, impressing with their scale and dazzling beauty. There are the highest and most luxurious hotels. And the world's tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, beat the Guinness World Records on as many as 11 indicators.
The planet's most modern automated metro system and longest indoor pedestrian crossing are built in Dubai. The desert climate notwithstanding, the metropolis entertains the largest magnificent flower park in the world. Local beaches are regarded as the cleanest on Earth. This city receives an average of nearly 16 million visitors a year. Dubai has beaten scores of records in other areas, as well.
All these achievements became possible thanks to the policy of openness and rational use of natural resources. And one of the key inspirers of Dubai's socio-economic boom has become Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Uzbekistan has been opening up to the world. It pursues a policy of accelerated dynamic development, and world experience is vital in this, as is vigorous interaction with foreign partners in the innovation, trade, economic, investment and other fields.
The enhancement of multi-dimensional bilateral cooperation became the focal point of the meeting of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which took place in the Zaabeel Palace.
The Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, warmly welcoming the President of Uzbekistan, emphasized his satisfaction with the agreements reached between the two countries. The Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai underscored interest in consolidating the manifold ties with Uzbekistan that has entered a new stage of its development.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and support for promising joint projects, noted that Uzbekistan is willing to build up friendship with the United Arab Emirates and Dubai in particular.
In the course of a trust-based conversation, the parties discussed means to further expand practical cooperation and exchange experience in a number of areas, establish new contacts at various levels.
The talks gave way to a ceremony of signed documents exchange. The latter included agreements to establish a joint investment company, agreement on infrastructure modernization in the city of Samarkand and organizing a modern agricultural cluster, bilateral pacts on cooperation in agriculture and logistics.
The visit of the President of Uzbekistan to the United Arab Emirates, the agreements reached within it opened a new page in relations between the two countries. The desire of the parties to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, the development of a common opinion in support of the agreements will serve the interests of the two countries.
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What's an FS to do with $100 billion spare cash? LegCo members weigh in on priorities for the surplus, whatever it is. Today: Regina Ip.
Regina Ip (葉劉淑儀) – New People's Party; GC – Hong Kong Island
I don't think the Government should give out any more one-off payment to the people. It has been spending too much on those measures instead of really focusing on the city's long term economic growth and competitveness. It is creating an entitlement culture in the society that is bad for the economy.
Hong Kong's regulatory regime is working fine, as you know we have just been named the freest economy in the world again. So is our education system. In fact, education spending has grown the fastest since 1999. So, if there is a windfall, I think the Government should simply give it back to the middle class, to those who paid the taxes.
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Frequently Asked Bankruptcy Questions
Bankruptcy FAQs:
1. What is bankruptcy?
2. Am I eligible for bankruptcy?
3. What are the different roles in a bankruptcy filing?
4. What is included in the bankruptcy estate?
5. What are the pros and cons to filing for bankruptcy?
6. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, what debts are not discharged?
7. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, what property can I keep?
8. Who is eligible for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
9. How do I file for bankruptcy?
10. I've filed for bankruptcy. What happens next?
1. What is bankruptcy?
The word "bankruptcy" refers to the legal process that relieves individuals and organizations from their debts. Bankruptcy is overseen by a federal court. During bankruptcy, the court oversees not only the elimination or restructuring of debt, but also ensures that secured creditors' rights are preserved and the claims of unsecured creditors are treated equally.
There are four types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13. Chapters 7 and 13 are the most common.
You will choose a type depending on your financial situation.
- Chapter 7: also known as "straight" or "liquidation" bankruptcy, is the most common form. Chapter 7 helps debtors with limited means by discharging most or all debts. In return, the debtor must turn over all nonexempt assets to be liquidated and distributed to creditors by the trustee.
- Chapter 11: Normally used by businesses or organizations. This chapter of the Bankruptcy Code typically provides for reorganization, usually involving a partnership or corporation. Like Chapter 13, a debtor proposes a plan of reorganization to keep its business running and pay creditors over time.
- Chapter 12: A relatively new addition to bankruptcy laws. Under Chapter 12, "family fisherman" and "family farmers" are able to restructure their finances and avoid foreclosure or liquidation. It is similar to Chapter 13, but it provides additional benefits to debtors.
- Chapter 13: also known as "wage-earner" or "debt adjustment," available to both individuals and organizations with a regular source of income who intend to pay off most or all debt over a three to five year period and work through bankruptcy court to create a plan to do so.
2. Am I eligible for bankruptcy?
Most individuals and businesses can file for bankruptcy if they feel the need to do so. Whether or not to file, and under which Chapter, depends on the financial situation of the debtor. If you decide to file, you may undergo a "Means Test" to determine your eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which eliminates most debt. For those who have an income above the median for a similar-sized family, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, where you make a plan to repay most or all debt, is more appropriate.
No matter what decision you make, be sure to consult a qualified bankruptcy attorney who can answer your questions and give advice.
3. What are the different roles in a bankruptcy filing?
No matter the Chapter, these are normally the people involved in a bankruptcy filing:
- Debtor – this is the person filing for bankruptcy.
- Creditor(s) – the individual or organization demanding payment from the debtor
- Trustee – a person appointed by the court who oversees different elements of bankruptcy, including the bankruptcy estate. The trustee acts on behalf of unsecured creditors, liquidates and distributes nonexempt assets, understands the debtor's financial situation, determines the eligibility of creditors' proof of claim, keeps all parties informed, files reports and tax returns and, if necessary, recommends civil or criminal legal proceedings against the debtor if they have committed fraud or another crime.
- Bankruptcy Judge: presides over any contestations in the bankruptcy case.
- Credit Counselor: an independent advisor who certifies that the debtor has completed the necessary financial and credit counseling both before a bankruptcy can be filed and before debts can be discharged.
4. What is included in the bankruptcy estate?
The bankruptcy estate includes all property the debtor either owns, co-owns, or in which they have an interest. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the estate also includes any income, gifts, inheritance, settlements, or insurance payouts the debtor receives within 180 days after filing. Certain assets are exempt from the bankruptcy estate (see below for specifics), and the trustee administers and oversees the estate during a bankruptcy case.
5. What are the pros and cons to filing for bankruptcy?
- If you are the subject of legal action or constant contact from creditors, filing for bankruptcy will stop these actions.
- In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, most credit card debt, past-due accounts, medical bills, and certain other debts will be discharged.
- You may be able to keep most or all property due to certain state and federal exemptions.
- Wage garnishment and certain liens may be avoided by filing for bankruptcy.
- You're on your way to a fresh financial start.
- A number of debts are not dischargeable through bankruptcy, such as child or spousal support, most student loans, government fines, or criminal or fraudulent conduct-related fines.
- If your creditors have a mortgage or security interest in your home or vehicle, they may be able to repossess that asset.
- You may face tax consequences from filing for bankruptcy.
- Debts can be discharged once every eight years. Should you choose to file for bankruptcy, it is important to have a plan in place so you don't need to do so again during the next eight years.
- A bankruptcy filing is a matter of public record, and your financial situation will be out there for all to see. This can make it more difficult to be approved for a line of credit in the future, and could cause embarrassment from overexposure of the details of your financial life.
6. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, what debts are not discharged?
Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, many debts are discharged. However, there are a number of exceptions to this rule; debts you will still be responsible for even after receiving a discharge of certain debts through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Here are some of the commonly unaffected debts, or debts you will still be responsible for, in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing: child support and alimony, government fines, forfeitures or restitution, liabilities from drunk driving, divorce property divisions, most student loans, and some income and business taxes.
If the debtor has committed fraud, the entire discharge may be revoked.
Additionally, while personal debt liability on a home, car, boat, etc. can be discharged under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a creditor who holds a lien on this property has the option to enforce the lien in court. To keep the property, the debtor may have to reaffirm the debt.
Remember, even for dischargeable debts, a creditor may sue the debtor in bankruptcy court to have the debt declared non-dischargeable.
7. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, what property can I keep?
There are certain types of property that are protected from creditors should they obtain a judgement to seize their claim through the bankruptcy court. These are called exemptions, and include a certain percentage of equity in your home, car, household items, work supplies, life insurance, certain bank accounts, and retirement holdings, among other assets.
You may have property that is secured by a lien, like a mortgage on your home or a car loan. If you file for bankruptcy, you will need to decide whether to keep these assets, or surrender them to the creditor. If you decide to surrender, the unpaid amount on that lien will probably be discharged alongside your other, unsecured debts.
If the above situation applies and you decide to keep (or "retain") your home or car, you must either reaffirm the debt on the asset or redeem the collateral. To reaffirm a debt means to sign a contract outlining how you will repay the debt over time, and to redeem the collateral means you pay back the value of the asset to the creditor in one payment. Only family-use and home items are eligible for redemption, with certain restrictions.
As with many aspects of bankruptcy, understanding what property you can keep is a complex issue. For questions, contact the experienced attorneys of Burr Law Office today.
8. Who is eligible for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is available to individuals and businesses with a consistent income. Under Chapter 13, the debtor creates a plan with the court and creditors to pay back as much debt as reasonably possible over the next three or more years, taking into account their financial situation. The court then takes over administration of the debtor's budget, with paychecks going directly to a trustee, who oversees distribution of funds to various creditors.
In order to qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the total amount of secured debt for the individual or organization filing must be less than $1,081,400. The total amount of unsecured debt must be less than $360,475.
9. How do I file for bankruptcy?
If you think bankruptcy might be the best option for you, your first step is to consult a qualified bankruptcy attorney. Though it is legal to represent yourself in bankruptcy court, having the expertise of an attorney is critical to making sure you are making the right decision, and in helping you navigate the process.
Once you have an experienced legal advocate on your side, you will need to gather your documentation. This would include records of debts, assets, income, budget, and a statement of financial affairs. Your attorney will also help you prepare a statement of intention for any secured debts.
Before you can file, you will also be required to complete credit counseling.
When you have completed the tasks above, you can file a petition for bankruptcy. At this time, you will pay the bankruptcy court a filing fee.
10. I've filed for bankruptcy. What happens next?
While the specifics of every bankruptcy filing are unique to the case at hand, this is the general process you can expect to experience when you file for bankruptcy:
Step 1: The court communicates your bankruptcy filing to your creditors, including the automatic stay on collection efforts, when a meeting of creditors will be held, and the deadline for filing challenges to the case.
Step 2: The debtor goes to court and answers creditors' questions under oath and in the presence of the trustee.
Step 3: The debtor undertakes the actions promised in the statement of intentions, including surrender, reaffirmation or redemption of secured collateral. At this step, before a discharge can be made, the debtor must complete a financial management course.
Step 4: You and your creditors will receive a discharge notice, either after 90 days, as in a Chapter 7 filing, or when all payments have been made in a Chapter 13 case.
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What to do if you are in a car accident
- The Collision Report form from the Government of Alberta will help you to remember the types of information you'll need to record at the scene. Keep it in your glove compartment along with a spare pen.
If you are in a car accident exchange information with the other driver. Contact and insurance information should be exchanged with all other parties involved.
If there is a witness be sure to obtain their telephone number and name.
Collect information about the collision, if possible take pictures of the vehicles involved.
Contact the nearest law enforcement agency for any damage over $2,000 or if there are any injuries.
Do not discuss the facts of the accident with anyone except the law enforcement officer.
Don't admit fault.
After you have exchanged information with all parties involved:
If you cannot drive your vehicle - you must make arrangements for it to be removed from the road. Otherwise, your vehicle will be deemed abandoned.
If can can drive your vehicle then you can leave the collision scene.
If the collision involves an unattended vehicle, you must contact the owner. If you can not find the owner, you must securely attach your name, address, phone number, driver's license number, and license plate number to the damaged vehicle.
Do not write out a declaration that you were at fault in the accident. Do not admit any liability when you are talking with the other driver(s). Collect the information and who is at fault will be determined at a later time.
- Immediately report the claim to one of our offices:
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or you can report directly to your insurance company using one of the numbers listed on this page
- The information regarding the loss will be sent to your Insurance Company, who will assign a claims representative to resolve your claim.
Print off this Accident Kit PDF
Place in your vehicle in case you should ever need it.
What is my claims representatives role?
The claims representative role is to assist you in filing your claim. Generally, meeting policy requirements, and determining how the policy responds while providing service in an fast and efficient manner.
What is a "Collision" Loss?
Collision coverage insures you for loss or damage caused to your automobile when it collides with another vehicle.
What is a "Comprehensive" Loss?
Comprehensive coverage insures you against losses other than collision. Losses from fire, theft, glass breakage, windstorm, hail, tornado, vandalism, and impact with animals.


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In This Update:
- Submissions
- Events
- Mining for Sustainable Development
- Media
TI Australia has made a submission to the OECD Phase 4 Review of Australia's implementation of its commitment to the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, and participated in the OECD Peer review consultation.
TI Australia has made a submission in relation to amendments to the Foreign Bribery Consultation Paper released by the Attorney-General's Department.
TI Australia has made a submission to Senate Standing Committee on Economics for the Inquiry into The Governance and Operation of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).
17 August – Canberra: Accountability and the Law 2017 Conference, Parliament House, Canberra: the conference will discuss the weaknesses in the current federal accountability system and suggest mechanisms for reform. Speakers will include Transparency International Australia Board Chair, the Hon. Anthony Whealy, QC and Professor AJ Brown.
3-4 October – Melbourne: Corruption Prevention and Integrity Conference: IBAC is partnering with the Victorian Ombudsman (VO), Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) and IPAA (Institute of Public Administration Victoria) to convene an engaging and highly relevant conference to help prevent public sector corruption and strengthen integrity. TI Australia CEO, Serena Lillywhite will be a speaker as will TI Australia Board member, Professor AJ Brown.
8-15 October – University of Passau: The Economics of Corruption 2017: learn about research into anti-corruption control and compliance and the related administrative burden.
14-16 November 2017 – Sydney: Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference 2017: Transparency International Australia is proud to be a partner of the 6th Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (APSACC) 2017. APSACC is organised and hosted by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Crime and Corruption Commission, Queensland. Increase your knowledge and understanding of effective corruption prevention approaches. TI Australia CEO, Serena Lillywhite will be a speaker. Register and pay before 15 August 2017 to secure the early-bird discount. Go to www.apsac.com.au to see the full program of speakers, the workshop program and to register online.
MINING for SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Transparency International's Mining for Sustainable Development Programme (M4SD) addresses where and how corruption can get a foothold in the mining approvals process. The team recently held a global workshop in Malaysia with all participating countries and the programme Expert Reference Group.
Stay connected to the Mining for Sustainable Development Programme using the following:
http://transparency.org.au/ @SusDevMining #M4SD email@example.com
The Natural Resources Governance Institute(NRGI) recently launched their 2017 Resource Governance index.
- Public discussion on Australia's Anti-Money Laundering regime. Australia's first risk assessment of the securities and derivatives sector has revealed how serious and organised criminals can, and have, exploited our financial system to engage in criminal activity
- Money laundering and the Real Estate sector was in the news, with TI Australia Cornerstone member, ANZ, calling on the government to extend anti-money laundering laws to cover lawyers, real estate agents and accountants. TI Australia CEO also spoke on ABC Radio on this issue
- The EY Asia Pacific Fraud Survey 2017 finds considerable evidence of increasing fraud risk.
- Australia's commitment to the Open Government Partnership has been further strengthened by the establishment of the Open Government Forum, a partnership between government and civil society to oversee implementation of the National Action Plan and develop the future plan.
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August 2017
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No. 5 Golden Bears Make Aztec Ruins in 7-0 Sweep of SDSU
March 5, 2010
BERKELEY - The fifth-ranked California women's tennis team (9-2) earned a 7-0 sweep of San Diego State (5-5) on Friday (March 5) at the Hellman Tennis Complex. The Golden Bears won the doubles point for the 11th time this season and took all six points in singles without dropping a set. Sophomore Stephany Chang provided the clinching point from court six as she defeated Olivia Colman, 6-2, 6-2.
Cal continued to impress in the doubles department as it claimed its 11th doubles point in as many matches. The Bears' freshman team of Tayler Davis and Annie Goransson provided the spark to set Cal off as they defeated Alicia Aguilar and Emma Cioffi, 8-2, at court three. At the top court, the No. 13-ranked team of junior Mari Andersson and sophomore Jana Juricova sealed the first point with an 8-2 win over Roxanne and Sierra Ellison. The Bears completed the sweep with an 8-4 win at court three as the No. 38-ranked duo of junior Marina Cossou and senior Kasia Siwosz took out Julia Trunk and Julia Wais, 8-4.
No. 56-ranked Andersson put the Bears in front, 2-0, as she took out Sierra Ellison, 6-2, 6-2, on the third singles court. No. 17 Cossou finished shortly thereafter with a 6-2, 6-3 win over No. 71 Aguilar at No. 2 singles. Chang tacked up the fourth point of the day with her win over Colman to give the Bears their ninth dual-match victory of the year.
With the match decided, Davis fought off a charge by Roxanne Ellison to come up with a 6-0, 7-6 win at court five. Davis claimed victory with a 7-4 win in the tiebreaker. Siwosz also took a 7-4 tiebreaker win, but hers was in the first set. Siwosz then came up with a 7-5 win in the second set to take care of Wais for Cal's sixth point of the day. No. 2-ranked Juricova came off the courts last to give Cal a 7-0 win as she defeated No. 65 Trunk at the top court, 6-3, 7-5.
The Bears turn their attention to rival Stanford next as the No. 14-ranked Cardinal (8-1) comes to Berkeley for the first of two scheduled duals this season. The teams take the courts for the Big Slam at noon PT on Saturday, March 6. Please visit CalBears.com for links to live streaming video.
No. 5 California 7, San Diego State 0Hellman Tennis Complex | Berkeley, Calif.Friday, March 5, 2010Doubles1. No. 13 Andersson/Juricova (CAL) def. R. Ellison/S. Ellison (SDSU) 8-22. No. 38 Cossou/Siwosz (CAL) def. Trunk/Wais (SDSU) 8-43. Davis/Goransson (CAL) def. Aguilar/Cioffi (SDSU) 8-2Order of finish: 3, 1*, 2 (California wins doubles point)Singles1. No. 2 Jana Juricova (CAL) def. No. 65 Julia Trunk (SDSU) 6-3, 7-52. No. 17 Marina Cossou (CAL) def. No. 71 Alicia Aguilar (SDSU) 6-2, 6-33. No. 56 Mari Andersson (CAL) def. Sierra Ellison (SDSU) 6-2, 6-24. Kasia Siwosz (CAL) def. Julia Wais (SDSU) 7-6(4), 7-55. Tayler Davis (CAL) def. Roxanne Ellison (SDSU) 6-0, 7-6(4)6. Stephany Chang (CAL) def. Olivia Colman (SDSU) 6-2, 6-2Order of finish: 3, 2, 6*, 5, 4, 1
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The veterans Gail Chatfield interviewed spoke for themselves in their own words in this wonderful, compelling and personal history of war. I loved the book. I learned about the 'Iwo Jima experience' in a way I could never have imagined before reading it. I learned about being a Marine from old-timers. Ms. Chatfield provides a glossary of terms at the end of the book that educates about the terms and equipment used in WW2 by the soldiers of that era. The soldiers interviewed included a spectrum of veterans from combatants to all kinds of support personal, with a spattering of non-Marines, although the latter were at the minimum. Ms. Chatfield's father was a veteran of this island battle, but she, like most of us, never learned enough from her parent. She later sought to tell his story by telling the stories of others. She has done it well.
I highly recommend the book, but caution it is for mature audiences. Not because of the language--that is really pretty mild considering the topic--but because of vivid ima
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Author's Synopsis
Technology changes with every war, but the universal human experience of combat remains the same. Marines and soldiers from the battlefields of Valley Forge to the streets of Fallujah understand patriotism, fear, death, loneliness, and the humor that helps them through the rough times. By Dammit, We're Marines! is a collection of eye witness accounts by 52 veterans who served on the Pacific Front during World War II. When ordered to secure another Japanese-held island, these Marines grabbed their M-1 rifles, climbed down rope ladders into the waiting landing craft, and hit the beaches. They faced not only an embedded, well-equipped enemy, but also flesh shredding coral reefs, malarial and dengue fever-ridden jungles, mosquito and crocodile-infested swamps, and a noxious moonscape sulfur island. The author's father was one of those Marines who fought on Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He died when she was 15 and never shared his wartime stories. Wanting to learn more, Chatfield sought out veterans of those conflicts. Their stories offer a literary archeological dig of sorts into 1940's culture and technology. Body armor was a canvas shirt with a metal covered copy of the Bible in the breast pocket. Camouflage clothing was do-it-yourself burlap suits stippled with Max Factor women's make-up. Cutting edge medicine was sulfa tablets to treat infection and blood plasma shipped in glass bottles to field hospitals. Canvas hammocks stacked 8-10 high served as bunks aboard overcrowded ships. They used salt water soap for salt water baths and were issued OPA tickets, V-mail, C-rations, K-rations, and helmets that served as sinks and saucepans. Creating the safest foxhole took some ingenuity and a few discarded tank parts. Most of the veterans interviewed in this book are Marines, but war is a collaborative effort. Marines were transported by the Navy, relieved by the Army, and most of the time their job was to secure airfields for the Army Air Corps. No story of the Marines would be complete without hearing from those branches of service. Chaplains, corpsmen, sailors, soldiers, and B-29 bomb crews share their stories of serving with the Marines. These veterans offer their stores as a part of our historical record with the hope that battles like Saipan, Bougainville, and Iwo Jima will never happen again.


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One son is a meat-eater, the other a vegetarian. Why is that?
"Are veterinarians also vegetarians?" I asked my Mom when I was in second grade. I reasoned, since vets spent their days healing animals, that they couldn't possibly eat them. No, she told me. Being one doesn't require being another. Today, decades later, I still wonder why some people become vegetarians and others don't. My own family is a great case study, since we fall on all ends of the dietary spectrum.
I was raised to have compassion for animals by parents who ate meat on a regular basis. My Dad was the main cook in our family and he loved meat. All kinds of meat. Sometimes, just for fun, we'd ask Dad about his culinary adventures—the more disgusting, the louder we'd squeal. Had he ever eaten calves' brains? Yes. Rattlesnake? Yup. Squirrel? Sure, but it wasn't his favorite. Tongue? Of course. It was a Jewish delicacy. There were few things my father wouldn't eat, except perhaps oatmeal and cottage cheese.
My Dad grew up helping his parents at their St. Clare Shaw poultry store in Cleveland, where customers would select a live bird, then receive it freshly "dressed." Nothing fazed him—neither fat nor gristle, blood nor bones. "They add flavor," he'd say.
Unlike my Dad, who loved to spread bone marrow on bread and chomp into a drumstick, I wasn't a carnivore by nature. I preferred my meat as disguised and well-done as possible. Plus, I had the misfortune of being the one of four kids most likely to end up with the chewy thing in my hamburger or fatty blob in my chicken. Since I was expected to eat what was on my plate and not complain, I got pretty good at the spit-into-your-napkin trick, or stealthily feeding the nasty bits under the table to our dog, Barfie.
When I got to college, I no longer had to eat meat, so I generally avoided it. Unlike some of the vegetarians I knew, who stopped eating meat after reading Diet for a Small Planet or The Jungle, I simply felt repelled by it. After graduating, I didn't like meat enough to buy and cook it, and eventually stopped eating it altogether.
While my reasons for not eating meat when I was younger were mostly sensorial, they've changed as I've gained more awareness about sustainability, climate change, and animal welfare. As a child, I read and re-read all the books written by British veterinarian James Herriot, which led me to believe farm animals lived idyllic lives in verdant countryside villages. Only as an adult did I learn about factory farming and its chilling reality.
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When my sons, Noah and Aidan, were old enough to eat solids, I introduced them to a range of foods. I fed them tofu, which is easy for toddlers to pick up and eat. But I also gave them a typical assortment of kiddie-style animal proteins, like chicken nuggets, salmon, hot dogs and turkey slices. I fed them the same meals and yet, by the time they were in elementary school, their eating preferences had become markedly different. Noah's leanings resembled mine (vegetarian). Aidan's were like his Dad's (omnivore).
Noah says walking in on me watching the stomach-churning chicken scene in the movie Food, Inc. when he was 10 years old is why he stopped eating poultry. Later that year, his dad offered Noah a bite of his greasy Polish dog at a baseball game, which promptly put the kibosh on him eating hot dogs ever again. He ate fish for a while, then refused that, too. Now 20 years old and a strapping 6'3", Noah's lack of animal protein didn't prevent him from gaining muscle or height.
Aidan, now 18 and also over 6' tall, remains open to eating pretty much whatever is served, including plenty of fruits and vegetables. Because he didn't grow up in a house where meat was cooked very often, he doesn't seem to crave it as much as his grandfather does. Still, it's uncanny how much Aidan's eating inclinations mimic his dad's.
Is it in our blood?
Why did one of my children become a vegetarian while the other did not? While the reasons people choose to eat meat or not are wide-ranging—from ethics, economics, and culture to personal health, environmental awareness, and animal welfare—I wonder if there's something in our nature that inclines us one way or the other.
One friend suggested that my blood type (A+) may be the same as Noah's, and that this blood type is more geared towards vegetarianism, whereas my husband's (O-) and Aidan's do better with an omnivorous diet. According to naturopath Peter J. D'Adamo, author of The Blood Type Diet, type O's, having the oldest blood type, draw on their hunter roots, while type A's do best as vegetarians. I have yet to confirm the blood type for either son, though my meat-loving father happens to be a type O.
Another theory posits that empathy has something to do with our meat-eating habits. A study conducted in 2012 by Italian neuroscientist Massimo Filippi studied the brains of meat-eaters and non meat-eaters, and found discernible variations in brain areas associated with empathy. MRI scans revealed that, when observing animal or human suffering, the empathy-related areas of the brain are more active among vegetarians and vegans.
As someone who has trouble seeing animals suffer even in kids' cartoons, let alone documentaries like Food Inc., Eating Animals, or Cowspiracy, I'm a poster child for this theory. But I can also cite several exceptions to the study's findings right under my nose. Aidan is among the most empathic souls I know, and cannot stand to see others treating animals unkindly, even bugs. He also happens to find meat tasty.
These types of contradictions abound in my family. My mother is an avid supporter of animal welfare and environmental groups and yet still eats meat, with the exception of veal and lamb. She abruptly stopped eating them after learning how they were raised. She has said more than once she could easily become a vegetarian. When I asked my Mom why she still eats meat, she said plainly, "Because your Dad is the one who cooks."
Even my Dad, who was raised butchering poultry and hunting, is remarkably sensitive when it comes to living creatures. He is kind and gentle to the multitude of cats and dogs who've graced their home throughout the years. But when it comes to animals as food, he's able to turn off his emotions like a faucet. I imagine his ability to compartmentalize was essential while working in his family business.
When I asked my father if he'd be interested in watching a movie about factory farming, he said no. He believes these documentaries are largely propaganda. Since my father worked in the chicken business before it was industrialized in the 1970s, in the so-called Livestock Revolution, he thinks most animals are not treated cruelly.
More than half of Americans hold similar beliefs, according to a recent study by the Sentience Institute. Fifty eight percent of adults in this country think most farm animals are treated well, and 75 percent say they usually buy products from animals treated humanely. The reality is that 99 percent of animal products come from factory farms.
A few years ago, my sister Wendy became a vegetarian, though she says that she enjoys eating meat. "Then why did you become a vegetarian?" I asked. "Because I love animals," she said. After learning how farm animals were treated, she stopped eating meat cold turkey, and hasn't eaten it since.
Thanks to our growing social consciousness and the greater availability of plant-based milks and meats, plant-based eating is gaining momentum. Sales of plant-based food grew just over 8 percent in 2017 and exceeded $3.1 billion last year. Many of the people buying these alternatives say they're driven by animal welfare, the environment, and personal health. A growing number simply prefer the taste, especially when it comes to non-dairy milks. Sales of almond milk, for example, increased 250 percent between 2012 and 2017, while cow's milk is on the decline.
Most Americans, however, are not giving up meat entirely. In fact vegetarians account for less than 5 percent of the U.S. population, a number that has held steady since 2012. But Americans are eating less meat. A recent Harris poll found that about 33 percent say they eat meatless meals on a regular basis. In a survey by GlobalData, 70 percent of the respondents worldwide say they're cutting back on meat, or giving it up completely. Call this trend what you will, reducetarian, flexitarian, or climatarian, a growing sector of people are looking for food that is less damaging to animals, the planet, and their own health.
Even my father is eating less meat these days. I would have never predicted that the person who once split a cow with his brother, filling an entire freezer with red meat, would be happily preparing oat-based meatballs, but it's true. Now that nearly one-third of our extended family is vegetarian (including three adults and three children), my Dad is experimenting with plant-based dishes, with impressive results.
Sure, he still smokes his own turkeys and fishes on Lake Erie, but he also takes the time to prepare special vegetarian dishes whenever one of us is visiting. For my Dad, food is love, and he wants to make sure everyone at the table enjoys his cooking, especially his grandchildren.
Elisse Gabriel is a writer, editor, and the author of The Emerald Matchbook, with a range of clients in the health & wellness and culinary industries. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband, dog Izzie and two sons (when they're not away at college).


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February 2016
Simon Arthur conducted research into the Orakeikorako geothermal system as part of his engineering thesis and was subsequently employed by the University of Auckland Geothermal Institute to co-author his research into a journal paper, recently published in Geothermics. The paper demonstrates that even with limited down-hole data, accurate reservoir models can be developed and calibrated using detailed surface measurements. This is an important finding for modelling other protected geothermal systems and for the early stage assessment of geothermal energy resources.
The January 2016 issue of Geothermics can be found here.


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We at "g", love the work of HHI and Laura Peterson. A great write up below:
Working for 10 years with children circulating through the U.S. mental health system, Laura Peterson '93 (CLAS) encountered
one particularly difficult case – an emotionally troubled child who had
been in three foster homes, part of two failed adoptions and sent to a
locked psychiatric unit, all by the time he was age 5.
Seeing such tragic cases, Peterson says her "goal became to reach
the most children at the earliest age with the simplest, most
costeffective and most replicable form of care possible." She started
her own nonprofit, Hands to Hearts International (HHI), which seeks to
improve the health and welfare of orphaned and vulnerable children as
well as economically disadvantaged women worldwide.
Some of the world's most vulnerable children live in developing
countries, where they face poverty and poor health and often lack a
responsive caregiver. Through HHI, Peterson wants to ensure that such
children receive the care they need by providing caregivers with the
knowledge and skills needed to improve children's earliest stages of
"You can give immunizations to kids, but without responsive caregiving, they're really missing out," she says.
Working closely with a Utah State University researcher to design an
early childhood development curriculum, Peterson began training
caregivers in orphanages in India. The HHI curriculum instructs
caregivers in fostering young children's language, cognitive, physical
and social skills through simple interactions such as games, stories,
song, dance and touch. Since its first training session in 2006, HHI
has instructed more than 2,300 caregivers, including caregivers in
orphanages, village parents and grandparents, and teachers in India's
Integrated Child Development Services, the world's largest early
childhood development program.
At the same time, Peterson says, HHI's training program helps to
empower disadvantaged women in India, who gain skills that add to their
value in the workplace and at home in nurturing their children. To
date, HHI's work has served 19,000 children. Although currently focused
solely in India, Peterson hopes to expand HHI into one to two
additional countries by early 2010.
She acknowledges that although starting a nonprofit may not be for
everyone, each person has something to contribute. "There's an
opportunity for each of us," Peterson says. "We each have gifts,
talents and passions that can be applied to better our world."
For more information about HHI, visit www.handstohearts.org
–Stefanie Dion Jones '00 (CLAS)