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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 5, 2003
Press Briefing by Scott McClellan
The James S. Brady Briefing Room
MR. McCLELLAN: I have a few things I'd like to begin with. The President had a good and positive discussion with President Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This was the fourth time the two leaders have met. The first was back at the United Nations General Assembly in 2001. The President commended President Kabila for his strong leadership and his commitment to reconciliation, free elections, and addressing human rights abuses and corruption.
The President told President Kabila that we would continue to work with him to address the security problems in Eastern Congo, and the President reaffirmed our commitment to continue providing humanitarian assistance to relieve human suffering in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The two leaders also discussed the importance of combating HIV/AIDS, the global war on terrorism, and trade and development issues.
Following that, the President had a very good meeting with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. That was just a short while ago in the Oval Office. The President expressed his strong support for the Prime Minister's leadership and his commitment to peace. The President made it very clear that the United States supports the Prime Minister's efforts, and the President reaffirmed our strong support for the peace process and democratic institutions that are in place in Sri Lanka.
The two leaders also discussed the importance of free trade. The President thanked the Prime Minister for the positive role Sri Lanka played in Cancun. Both leaders expressed their commitment to free trade and moving forward on the Doha talks.
Finally, a couple of other issues.
Q Did they --
MR. McCLELLAN: I'll get to questions in a minute, Helen. Last night the President called to congratulate Governors-elect Barbour and Fletcher on their election victories. Both candidates ran strong campaigns based on a positive agenda and positive message for the people of their respective states. The President was very pleased to campaign on their behalf and he congratulates both of them on their victories.
This afternoon, the President looks forward to going to the Ronald Reagan Building and signing the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. The President is strongly committed to building a culture of life in America. Partial birth abortion is an abhorrent procedure, and the President believes it's an important step toward building a culture of life in America and making America a more welcoming society. The legislation enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support, and the President looks forward to signing it into law this afternoon.
And with that, I'll be glad to go into questions.
Q Did the President discuss with the Sri Lankan Prime Minister the disbanding of the parliament?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, they did discuss those issues, but the President expressed confidence in the Prime Minister's leadership and he reaffirmed our strong support for the democratic institutions that are in place. This is an internal matter for Sri Lanka. There are democratic institutions in place, and we have confidence in those democratic institutions to resolve these internal matters.
Q Has he been in touch with the President?
MR. McCLELLAN: I'm sorry?
Q Has he been in touch?
MR. McCLELLAN: The President? No.
Q Scott, there was apparently a letter written by the Iraqi Governing Council to the President, asking the President to transfer more authority to Iraqis for control over security. Can you confirm that the President received that letter? And is there an effort being made to respond to that?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, one, that is exactly what we are doing. No, I am not sure that we have officially received the letter. We certainly haven't had a chance to review it. And if we have, the President has previously talked about the importance of accelerating our efforts on all fronts -- on the security front, as well as the democratic front and the reconstruction front. And that's exactly what we are doing. We are working to accelerate our efforts to involve more and more Iraqis in the security of their country.
The Iraqis are involved in a number of areas. Tens of thousands of Iraqis are already involved in their police forces, in the border patrol, in the protection of their infrastructure facilities, and involved in the civil defense forces, as well. And we will continue working to accelerate those efforts, as we will continue to work to accelerate our efforts to transfer more and more responsibility and authority to the Iraqi people, so that they can build their better future that is ahead of them.
Q Can you talk specifically to the idea now of building a paramilitary force, using some of the old forces, the old military structure that was there? Isn't there a risk there that you lose control over factional interests that might be involved?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, that's assuming that the story is accurate. And I think that if you talk to the Coalition Provisional Authority they will be glad to talk to you about those reports and about some of the reports --
Q Is it inaccurate --
MR. McCLELLAN: -- I think that they will express that to you, if you want to talk to the Coalition Provisional Authority. It's not my habit from this podium to talk about the specific steps that are being taken with regards to reconstruction and the Coalition Provisional Authority's efforts to work with the Iraqi people to build a better future for them.
Q Why would it be inaccurate to say that a paramilitary force is being trained --
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, we certainly are accelerating our efforts on the security front. And you heard from Ambassador Bremer and General Sanchez last weekend about the efforts that we are undertaking. I think that was an accurate reflection of what we are currently doing. But I think in terms of specifics, you ought to direct those questions to the coalition over in Iraq.
Q Just one last follow on that. Is there a reason why a paramilitary force is not wanted?
MR. McCLELLAN: As I said, I think you should direct those questions to the coalition --
Q I'm not asking whether it's happening --
MR. McCLELLAN: -- and they will be glad to discuss that with you, and what we are currently doing in terms of accelerating our efforts on the security front.
Q Scott, another question about the IGC. They appear to be standing in the way of Turkey deploying the 10,000 troops that the United States apparently wants very badly to be on the ground there to help relieve U.S. troops. So why is it that the administration can't seem to prevail upon the interim Iraqi leaders to get those troops in there?
MR. McCLELLAN: I think that those discussions are still underway. We're continuing to talk to the Governing Council and talk with the Turkish officials, as well. So we'll let those discussions continue.
Q But what's the problem?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, you've heard some of the views expressed by the different parties, and we're trying to work with each of the parties to resolve those issues and move forward.
Q But isn't it a problem for the administration when you have -- here you have Turkey, you're prepared to provide Muslim troops; yet, they're obviously sensitive to the notion of not just deploying troops because the Americans want them there, they want Iraqis to invite them. And then those Iraqis, over, largely, the Kurdish issue, say, no, we don't want them. I mean, doesn't that undermine the goal of restoring security on the ground?
MR. McCLELLAN: We appreciate the offer by the Turkish government to provide troops. We're continuing to talk with them about those issues. We're continuing to talk with the Governing Council about those issues. We'll let those discussions continue. That's where it stands --
Q But in the meantime --
MR. McCLELLAN: -- that's where it stands right now.
Q But in the meantime, U.S. troops are stretched pretty thin there. You don't have a lot of time to wait, do you?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, I don't know that our military leaders have expressed it the way you just did. I think that they've said that we have the troops that we need, that we'll continue to involve more and more Iraqis in their security, as well. They're the second largest contributors to their own security, and in fact, a number of Iraqis have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their fellow citizens and in defense of their security.
We will continue to work with the other coalition forces that are there, and other countries that have already committed troops, and we'll continue talking with other countries, as well, about ways that they can contribute, too.
Q Scott, does the President hope that today's bill, abortion bill, gives momentum to the campaign to outlaw abortion?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, I think the President addressed that, I believe just last week, in his news conference. The President has always been strongly committed to building a culture of life in America. And we are still working to change our culture in America, so that we are a more welcoming society. The President believes that protecting innocent life reflects the compassion and humanity of America. And he strongly has supported banning partial birth abortion because of the brutal procedure that it is. And the President believes that this is an important step toward building a culture of life.
And while, at this point, there may not be enough support for certain measures, the President believes there are a number of ways that we can work together to reduce the number of abortions in America, as we work to build that culture of life in America. We can work to ban partial birth abortions as we -- as the Congress has done, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion. We can work together to encourage adoption. We can work together to promote abstinence education. So there are a number of practical steps that we can take, working together, while we work to build a culture of life in America.
Q Short of an outright ban, are there other steps that the President would like to see, beyond this partial birth abortion ban? Are there other things that he would like to see the Congress enact in addition to this?
MR. McCLELLAN: Sure. There are other legislative steps that can be taken that we've expressed our support for in various statements of administration policy.
Q Scott, on another issue, this week Janice Rogers Brown's vote is supposed to go up on Capitol Hill. What, realistically, do you think is going to happen, in the midst of all this controversy about the conservative -- and many Democrats and those in the civil rights movement feeling that if she is on the bench that she will derail many civil rights issues?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, first of all, Judge Brown has received strong support in her own state of California for her leadership and for her record of interpreting the law, and not making the law from the bench. The President believes she's an exceptionally well-qualified nominee. And as with other candidates, we urge the Senate to move forward and give her and up or down vote. She has enjoyed broad support from the people of California because of her record on the bench.
Q What do you think realistically will happen this week?
MR. McCLELLAN: I try not to make too many predictions about what Congress may or may not do. But the President will continue urging action to be taken on his judicial nominees, including Judge Brown.
Q One more question real quick. We're less than a year away from the 2004 elections, and do you think that the President really has time to spare now not confronting some of these questions or accusations from Democratic -- from his Democratic opponents? Even though the field has not been whittled down to one --
MR. McCLELLAN: April, I think that the President has repeatedly said that there will be a time for the election. That time will come. We are not there yet. There is a Democratic primary going on; we recognize that. I think we have great faith in the American people to see through all the politics that plays out during a time period like this. The President will continue providing strong leadership and acting to make America safer and more secure, and to make America more prosperous. That's what he's doing. He's providing strong leadership to act on the important priorities for the American people, and that's exactly what he will continue to do. And that's where he'll keep his focus for now. At some point, there will be a Democratic nominee, and then there will be plenty of time to contrast our views on the issues.
Q A lot of the opponents of the act the President will sign today have pointed to the fact that it does not have an exclusion for the health of the mother. What has been the President's position on that issue?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, I think you know the President's views on the issue. The President supports this legislation. The legislation does provide an exception if the life of the mother is in danger. So that exception is in the legislation. Congress worked hard to address these issues and make sure this legislation was constitutional, and the President looks forward to signing it into law.
Q On a slightly different matter, if I may. There is a strategy memo that was written by a Democratic aide on the Senate Intelligence Committee that leaked last night, that some Republicans are suggesting indicates an intent by the Democrats to politicize the investigation into what happened with September 11th and the use of intelligence. What is your reading of that?
MR. McCLELLAN: I saw the reports. I have not seen the memo. I understand that there have been comments made by senators regarding that memo. Our focus right now with regard to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is to work with them and assist them, to help them review the intelligence regarding Iraq. That's what we will continue to do. I certainly hope that people are not trying to use this issue, this important issue, for political gain.
Q Aside from general comments that you are willing to participate with them, I gather that some arrangement has now been worked out with the Senate Intelligence Committee to provide additional documents. Can you describe that for us?
MR. McCLELLAN: We have been continuing to talk with the Select Committee on Intelligence and work with them to help them in their efforts. We're working in a cooperative way. They're carrying out important work. There is a separation of powers issue here, where they do not have jurisdiction over the White House, but at the same time, we want to work with them and assist them in every way that we can. And that's exactly the kind of spirit that we're working in with the committee.
Q But haven't you now agreed to give them additional documents?
MR. McCLELLAN: We have continued to -- I think I'll let them describe and characterize what they have received. We have continued to work with them to address issues that they would like to have more information on. We want to be able to work with them and provide them information that can be helpful to them as they review the intelligence regarding Iraq.
Richard, do you have something?
Q Yes, on Medicare. Democrats up on the Hill are making noises about scuttling that legislation -- they can't come to an agreement, then they'd rather just go on without it. How are you reacting to that?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, I think, one, we have made some important progress in terms of strengthening and modernizing Medicare for America's seniors. We're making important progress on the legislative front. This year is a real opportunity to finally get seniors the prescription drug coverage that they deserve and have waited on for far too long. We are continuing to work closely with leaders in Congress to get this legislation passed.
We have a real and historic opportunity to improve Medicare for America's seniors, and give them the same kind of benefits and choices that members of Congress now have. Medicare needs to be modernized. It is an important system for providing health care to America's seniors, but it was created in 1965 to address health care in that time period and we believe it needs to be modernized and strengthened. And if seniors want to keep their traditional Medicare plan, they will be able to. But we believe that by offering competition into the mix, that health plans will compete for seniors to participate in their plans. That will encourage plans to provide seniors with better benefits and better options to choose from, and it will make those options more affordable for America's seniors.
Q How do you see this playing out in the campaign? If the bill doesn't get passed --
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, we're hopeful that a bill will get passed. The President believes this is too important to pass up this historic opportunity we have to help America's seniors. This is an important priority for America's seniors, and Congress needs to act on it this year. And the President will continue urging them to act and will continue working with members of Congress to get it passed this year.
Q There's an operating theory now, apparently, of the FBI investigators that there could be an additional person that perhaps should have been the 20th hijacker on September 11th. Can you shed any light on that? And can you tell us what kind of break this would be, if true?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, I think that we have previously expressed that we have been long aware that other members of al Qaeda attempted to enter the United States prior to September 11th. I think you might want to talk to the Justice Department, but I would certainly not take those reports as the definitive word on the issue.
Q So you think that --
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, I think -- according to those reports, it was coming from the Justice Department. I think you might want to talk to the Justice Department. But, no, I do not view those reports as the definitive word on the subject about a 20th hijacker.
Q If I could follow up, has the President been following the case of Moussaoui --
MR. McCLELLAN: I haven't discussed it with him recently.
Q And any frustration on the part of the White House --
MR. McCLELLAN: Certainly, it's something that's receiving a lot of news coverage.
Q -- that it's been bogged down --
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, we continue to pursue that through our criminal justice system. The Justice Department continues to pursue that case, and they will continue to.
Q The European Union issued a scathing report about Israel, a condemnation about Israel, basically blaming it for most of the problems in the world, but did not issue a similar report about terrorism. Does the U.S. have a response? And will you be able to continue dealing with the EU?
MR. McCLELLAN: I haven't seen specifically what they issued. But the President is working to move forward on our efforts in the Middle East, with regards to Israel and the Palestinian Authority. We're continuing to focus on getting the parties back to the road map and moving forward on the two-state vision. The foundation for doing so is combating terrorism and a commitment by a new Palestinian prime minister and cabinet committed to fighting terrorism. And that's the foundation for moving forward.
We've seen that there have been some discussions between the parties. We believe that those can be a helpful way to lay the foundation for combating the issue of terrorism and improving the security situation so that we can move forward and realize a two-state vision.
Q How can you move forward with a road map when there's such glaring imbalance?
MR. McCLELLAN: What I said was that what needs to happen, the foundation for moving forward on the road map is a Palestinian prime minister and Palestinian cabinet that is committed to fighting terrorism.
Q If you issue a response, will you let us know, please?
MR. McCLELLAN: I'll come back to you, I'll come back to you. I'm kind of working my way. Ari is no longer here, I jump around. (Laughter.) I'm coming to you, I'm coming to you.
Q A question on Syria. Is the President going to sign the Syrian legislation expected to pass the Senate sometime today or tomorrow?
MR. McCLELLAN: Yes. Obviously, we want to see the final version of that, but we have said that we would not object to that. We have a number of concerns with regards to Syria and we've expressed those concerns.
Q Okay. So he will be signing it, then?
MR. McCLELLAN: We've said that we would not object to that legislation, but we would still like to see the final version.
Q I have another question on the economy. There were a couple of indicators out today; factory orders were up one-half of 1 percent in September, and the second measure of service industry also rose. Secretary Snow told the Times of London last month that he would -- that he agreed with private estimates of the creation of as many as 200,000 jobs per month down the road.
MR. McCLELLAN: I'm not sure that's exactly what he said. I think he's since addressed that issue. What the President's focus is on is strengthening our economy so that we create a more vibrant environment for job creation. There are a number of positive indications when it comes to our economy that it's moving in the right direction. The President is optimistic, but he's not satisfied. There is more that we need to do, and that's why the President has a six-point plan for strengthening our economy even more, and building upon our efforts to translate that into job creation. There are people that are still looking for work that cannot find a job, and that's why the President will continue acting to create a strong environment for job creation.
Q What about these indicators today, though?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, there were some more positive indications today. There have been a number of positive indications. After-tax income is rising, housing is up. The GDP number was strong for this quarter, recognizing that in the next quarter most economists believe that that will still be at a sustainable economic growth level, but not quite as high. The economy is moving in the right direction, but there's more that we can do to build upon that and strengthen our economy even more.
Q The President said last week that the country is not ready for a total ban on abortion, but can you specify today what those other legislative steps that you referred to earlier are that you support on the road toward a ban on abortion?
MR. McCLELLAN: Yes, we have previously expressed that. I didn't bring out a list of all the varied pieces of legislation that are there. I'll be glad to get that to you.*
Q Can you tell me right now --
MR. McCLELLAN: I didn't bring a list of everything that was out there, but I'll be glad to get you that information.
Q Okay. Another question. Why is he signing the legislation at the Ronald Reagan Building today?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, that was a location that was convenient, and the President looks forward to signing it there. There's not really any other reason than -- other than it will be a good venue for the number of people that we have at this event. I think Mrs. Bush is also using the East Room today, as well.
Q Scott, the European Union, this morning in Brussels, they adopted a measure that would put in place up to $4 billion in sanctions automatically if the Congress doesn't change the tax code for exports -- tax subsidies have been ruled illegal. But a lot of the key tax-writing lawmakers on the Hill say they're not going to get it done by the end of the year. And I'm just wondering, what is the President doing to prod them along, to hurry up the process. Is he making any phone calls? Does he plan to have them come to the White House? I assume he wants -- he's said many times that he wants them to act quickly, but I'm wondering what is he doing --
MR. McCLELLAN: We are continuing to work with Congress to address that issue and to avoid triggering sanctions that -- and to ensure that we are in compliance with the WTO decision.
Q Is he making any phone calls? Does he want to have them up here, or is he going to say --
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, we have House and Senate Committees that have taken the first steps to bring our tax laws into compliance. We have been strongly urging both bodies to act this year to pass legislation that complies with the World Trade Organization's ruling and avoids triggering sanctions by the European Union. So that's what we're doing, continuing to encourage them to act this year. We're working with them, and that's where our focus is.
MR. McCLELLAN: Go ahead, Les. I'll come to you next, Dana.
Q Two parts. President Reagan's son, Michael, says that his father is now bedridden with Alzheimer's. My question is, do you or the President know of anything in the history of American television that's more despicable than what CBS did to President and Mrs. Reagan?
MR. McCLELLAN: You're not asking me to become a TV critic, are you?
Q Well, I would just like to know where do you stand? What do you think about this?
MR. McCLELLAN: Look, I don't think it's the place of the White House to be a TV critic. I have not seen any of the video footage from it. I think that President Reagan was certainly a strong leader who shaped the world for the better. And I think that's where I leave it.
Q Does the President believe that if it's right for the Bush Defense Department to have to pay $595,000 to Linda Tripp for what the Clinton Defense Department did to her because of her providing very important evidence that helped impeach Mr. Clinton?
MR. McCLELLAN: Les, I think we are a forward-looking administration and that's what we will -- that's what we will continue to be.
Q Has the White House taken any move to restrict or put some information on its website out of reach of search engines like Google? And can you tell us whether the White House has -- makes any effort to go in and change documents that are already out there, for instance, press releases, statements on Iraq?
MR. McCLELLAN: I heard some of those reports, and I was somewhat puzzled by them. Every page on our website is searchable. All information regarding Iraq is searchable. We would encourage people to come to visit our website and look for that information. We want the website to continue to be fully accessible and open to all people who wish to visit it.
Q The stories on the -- that are making their way around the Internet are that there are some new protocols in place which makes it hard to get to reach some of the Iraq and September 11th information if you go through a search engine, not if you come straight in through the White House website. The implication, they say, is that you are making some material captive only to your own restrictions and you can go in and change, for instance, the word "major combat" on the headlines of the President's speech from March 1st -- I mean, May 1st.
MR. McCLELLAN: I don't know who the individuals are that are making some of these allegations, but all subjects available -- are available on the White House website, including on Iraq. And they're completely accessible to all Internet users. And that's the way we want it to be. All this information is searchable, it's all available there on our website. And that's what it will -- it will continue to be.
Q It's not your policy to go back in and change the --
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, do you have a specific instance you want me to look into to? I will be glad to. But that's the bottom line on our website; it's all there, it's all searchable, and please come visit it. It's WhiteHouse.gov.
Q I know that you said that you haven't seen the Rockefeller memo the Jim referred to, but I have and it clearly outlines a Democrat plan to exploit the information gathered by the committee to undermine the President's reelection chances. Under those circumstances, would the White House consider halting the transfer of documents to the Senate Intelligence Committee until a Senate ethics panel investigates the matter?
MR. McCLELLAN: We have been, and will continue to work cooperatively with the Senate Intelligence Committee. That is our position. We want to assist them and we want them to -- we want to be helpful in their efforts to review the intelligence relating to Iraq. That's exactly what we plan to continue doing.
Again, I just have not seen that specific memo. I've seen the news reports, but we would hope that people are not trying to politicize an issue of such importance.
Q Doesn't the implication of the memo cast a whole new light on the Niger controversy and all of the things that have ensued after the remarks of Joe Wilson?
MR. McCLELLAN: I think you've got my response on it.
Go ahead.
Q With regard to the Senate Intelligence Committee, and given that they do not have any kind of jurisdiction over the White House, would you agree that any document whatsoever that might have any bearing on the events being investigated would be things that could be helpful for the Senate Intelligence Committee to see?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, there's lots of ways to provide information to people, keep in mind. There are also always, in instances like this, national security concerns and concerns about highly classified
information. We don't want to do anything that would compromise our national security or harm our efforts that we are waging in the global war on terrorism. But at the same time, we want to be as helpful as possible and make sure that they have information that they need to do their job. And we will -- but we will continue working with them in a spirit of cooperation.
But at the same time, you have to keep that in mind, that we don't want -- this administration will not do anything that would compromise our national security or harm our efforts in the global war on terrorism.
Q Is there not a way to enable them to see the documents without necessarily providing hard copies of them?
MR. McCLELLAN: Those are discussions that we can have with the committee, itself.
Q Can you tell us anything about -- not the specifics, but about the nature of the documents that are in contention?
MR. McCLELLAN: We'll continue discussing those issues with the committee.
Paula, you had a question?
Q On Medicare, is the administration in support of the idea of higher premiums being paid by the higher-income Medicare recipient in exchange for those same recipients, as well as others, having health savings accounts?
MR. McCLELLAN: It's the same thing that I've said previously, that we're working closely with members of Congress on those issues. There are some remaining issues that are being discussed. I think that is one that is under consideration. And we'll continue working with them to resolve those issues and get this legislation passed this year.
Q There also appears to be movement toward agreement in the energy bill in the ethanol provision, that I understand Vice President Cheney yesterday made an offer. Does the White House have any comment on the ethanol --
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, the President is a strong supporter of ethanol as an alternative fuel source, and we continue to work with members of Congress on the energy legislation, as well. Both these issues are two very high priorities on the domestic front for the President. The energy legislation will help improve our economic security, as well as reduce our independence on foreign sources of energy, which will improve our national security. And so it's important that Congress move forward to pass a comprehensive energy bill this year. We have an opportunity there, and it's important they move forward on the Medicare front.
Q Can you clarify one other thing? When you said a moment ago that the administration --
MR. McCLELLAN: I think the President is getting ready to speak, so we've got to move quick.
Q Okay. If the administration is taking steps to build a culture of life, could you explain why the President supports the death penalty?
MR. McCLELLAN: Well, again, because the President believes that it ultimately saves innocent lives. And that's why he supports it.
Q Scott, a federal judge in New York already raised questions about the constitutionality of the law the President is about to sign. What's your reaction, the fact that it may -- an injunction may, in fact, be issued against it?
MR. McCLELLAN: My reaction is that Congress worked to address those issues. We believe it is constitutional, and you can expect that we would vigorously defend this law in the courts.
Q Scott, are you familiar with Israel's 1967 attack on the USS Liberty?
MR. McCLELLAN: No, not really.
Q Well, what happened was they attacked it and 34 Americans were killed and more than 100 were wounded. Ever since that attack, the U.S. and Israel say it was a mistake. But Admiral Thomas Moore, who is the former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman held a press conference last week, and he held an investigation of it, and he found it was a deliberate attack. And there was an attorney there from the Navy inquiry who said, it was a deliberate attack, but Johnson's White House told them to change the story. Moore wants a congressional investigation because he says, there's never been a congressional investigation. For every ship attacked, every U.S. ship attacked, there's been a congressional investigation except for this one. Would the President support a congressional --
MR. McCLELLAN: I don't know enough about this issue, Russell, to comment on it.
Q Haven't there been four investigations of this?
MR. McCLELLAN: Maybe direct those questions --
Q Three at the Navy Department and two in Israel. Isn't that true?
MR. McCLELLAN: You can direct those questions elsewhere.
Q Four million evangelical Christians who voted for Bob Dole in 1996 stayed home in the year 2000. What does the President plan to do to get them out to the polls next year?
MR. McCLELLAN: Look, John, there will be plenty of time to talk about the elections. The President is going to be reaching out to all Americans who support his compassionate-conservative agenda and who support the action that he has taken to make the world a better and safer place, and the action that he has taken to improve our economy at home and create jobs for America's families and workers. So there will be plenty of time to talk about our outreach efforts.
Q As he signs the bill today, does he believe he has handed those people a substantial victory?
MR. McCLELLAN: The President believes he has done the right thing for the American people. This is something that enjoys broad support throughout America. I think that Americans recognize, no matter where you stand on the issue of abortion, that there are a lot of ways that we can work together to reduce the number of abortions in America.
And this is a particularly abhorrent procedure, a brutal practice. And the President looks forward to signing this legislation into law and is pleased the Congress worked past it with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Q But does he feel as though he has thrown a substantial bone to that segment of --
MR. McCLELLAN: The President looks at it that this is something that is based on his moral convictions and that it's a part of making America a more welcoming and just society. It's part of making America a society that has respect for life at all stages, that defends the innocent, that defends the weak, that defends the life of the vulnerable.
Q Could I just ask one quick question? How much does his -- do his religious beliefs play into those moral convictions?
MR. McCLELLAN: These are long-hailed beliefs that the President has, and he has been a strong supporter of banning this procedure for a long time, and looks forward to signing it into law.
Q A question on Taiwan? Thank you. The Taiwanese leader, in an effort last night said, President Bush is a guardian angel for Taiwan. Does the President concur with that title, or does --
MR. McCLELLAN: I didn't hear the title that you said.
Q Guardian angel.
MR. McCLELLAN: Our position on the China-Taiwan issue remains the same, and we've made that position very well known.
Thank you.
* The President strongly supports measures in Congress to build a culture of life in America. The President was pleased today to sign the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. He previously signed into law the Born Alive Infants Protection Act. We also support other measures before Congress, including the Child Custody Protection Act, the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act, and the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.


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You may want to use a dedicated application to save photos from apps though. App data can be stored on an SD card, in the Cloud, or on any other media. If your application to be saved, has a backup option, it is still recommanded to use it.
Storing data with backup applications
To back up your data, there are some applications. To be able to use them without restriction, you may need to have root rights on your Android. Refer to the "How to root your Android" article to learn how to run such a process.
We recommend using backup applications like Swift Backup and Easy Backup that you can download for free from the Google Play Store.
Swift Backup
With this app you can create and restore backups of user and system programs via your Android, back up applications and their data, as well as SMS, MMS and wallpapers. In addition, this app also shows you how much space remains on your device and allows you to schedule backups.
An application backup is often very complex, especially because you must have root privileges. In what follows, we explain to you step by step how to launch a backup:
- Download the app Swift Backup on your Android. If you need more features, you can also download a paid app like Swift Backup PRO.
- In order to make a backup with "Swift Backup", it is very important that the "Superuser" application with control over root access is up to date.
To perform a root on your Android, you can install Kingo Root.
- Open "Swift Backup" and click "Save / Restore". Then all the applications installed on the device will be displayed.
- Then, click on one of the listed applications you want to back up.
- As a result, several options will appear. If you want to register an application, click on "Save". You can also choose between "Freeze" and "Uninstall" options.
In addition, you can also use this application to perform automatic backup:
- Go to the application menu of your Android. Click "Back up all user applications."
- If you do not want to register either application, simply remove the check mark behind the corresponding app by clicking on it.
Restore apps and data:
- Open the home page in the app on your Android, then click "Restore."
- In the next step, select "Restore all applications and data".
- If you only want to restore some applications, you can select them.
Easy Backup
To use this application, no need to have root rights. However, there may be restrictions.
This application includes about the same features as the "Swift Backup" application, that is, backing up applications, messages, contacts, bookmarks.
To back up your data, do the following:
- Download the app Easy Backup on your Android.
- You may want to open the application on another device as well as on your Android.
- If so, connect your phone and your other device via any link (USB, Bluetooth etc.). Your other device should detect your mobile.
- Follow the instructions on your Android. In the application on your phone, you can now make a selection of the application data you want to back up.
- If you want to back up all applications, click "Mark All" instead of selecting them individually.
- Finally, you can choose a storage location. You can choose to save your data on your favorite Drive or any other storage. Your other connected device can be this storage.
About Cloud storage, which could be available from your Android
Cloud gateways are a technology that can be used to more easily provide a "Cloud" to a client. This could be accessible from your Android. For example, using the appropriate software, the store in the "Cloud" can be provided to the client as a local drive on the computer. Thus, working with data in the "Cloud" for the client becomes absolutely transparent. And if there is a good, fast connection to the "Cloud", the client may not even notice that it does not work with local data on the computer, but with data stored, perhaps, for many hundreds of kilometers from it.
"Cloud gateways" are a technology that can be used to more easily provide a "Cloud" to a client. For example, using the appropriate software, the store in the "Cloud" can be provided to the client as a local drive on the computer. Thus, working with data in the "Cloud" for the client becomes absolutely transparent. And if there is a good, fast connection to the "Cloud", the client may not even notice that it does not work with local data on the computer, but with data stored, perhaps, for many hundreds of kilometers from it.
Security in the storage and transfer of data is one of the main issues when working with the "Cloud", especially with respect to confidential and private data that may be stored in your Android. For example, the provider has the ability to view customer data (if they are not protected by a password), which can also fall into the hands of hackers who managed to crack the provider's security systems.
The reliability, timeliness and availability of data in the "Cloud" depends very much on many intermediate parameters, such as: data transfer channels on the way from the client to the "Cloud", the reliability of the last mile, the quality of the client's Internet provider, the availability of the "Cloud" at a given time. If the company providing the online store itself is liquidated, the client may lose all of its data.
The overall performance when working with data in the "Cloud" from your Android can be lower than when working with local copies of data.
Subscription fee for additional features (increased amount of data storage, transfer of large files, etc.).
A word about GDPR if you use data on your Android
You should bear the following regulation if you have data from other persons stored in your Android. Inversely, application owners have to give you control over your data. Regulation No 2016/679, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is a regulation of the European Union which constitutes the reference text for data protection. It strengthens and unifies data protection for individuals in the European Union.
After four years of legislative negotiations, this regulation was definitively adopted by the European Parliament on 14 April 2016. Its provisions are directly applicable in all 28 Member States of the European Union as of 25 May 2018.
This regulation replaces the directive on the protection of personal data adopted in 1995 (Article 94 of the Regulation); contrary to the directives, the regulations do not imply that Member States adopt a transposition law to be applicable.
The main objectives of the GDPR are to increase both the protection of the persons concerned by the processing of their personal data and the accountability of those involved in this processing. To date, these principles are only valid within the framework of EU jurisdiction.
To conclude, we can say that root privileges are an asset for backing up application data.
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This morning I got up early to make a quick gift for a wee girl. It's a soothy/pacifier/nuk-nuk/chooch/you-name-it holder, a key piece if you use these things so they don't get lost or dirty. And it might as well be charming!
I've been trying this lately, the up-early-to-get-some-work-done bit that is, and sometimes it works with my sleeper-iner boys! The time is finite and my ears tense for waking sounds, but so far I've some fair success, as long as I don't plan too big a task.
I tend towards the Night Owl side of things, always have. I revel in a quiet, still house and come alive creatively after 11 o'clock pm, loving the possibility in the hours that lie ahead and not being interrupted (except perhaps to nurse). But the danger is that I'll easily work almost all night and that's not great when those hours are meant for sleeping. And it isn't particularly compatible with present, conscious mothering, so I'm trying to choose sleep when there's sleep for the taking and not to get seduced by long stretches of quiet, velvety, night hours I could use to sew and sew and write and think!
One of the things I miss most from my before-kids days are the long chunks of undivided, dedicated time I could carve out for projects. I definitely couldn't appreciate what a freedom that was. Sometimes, nay, often, keeping so many balls in the air is not the most effective or satisfying way to get things done. But I'd rather be juggling in order to still be creative and creating alongside my lovely boys than not. And I wouldn't trade them, don't mistake this for a complaint. Rather, their presence in my life has taught me to use my time way more efficiently. And to value quiet night hours like gold.
But I am an Owl in Robin's clothing. The early worm tastes okay, it'll definitely do. But there's no doubt I'll still succumb to the night now and then … hoot hoot!
I'm loving this easy soother strap design I've settled on and recently picked up some great ribbon so I can make a bunch for Etsy. Cute, non?


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The AHA Council approved on January 6, 1994 (and amended January 7, 2001) the following policy regarding the location of the Association's annual meeting:
It is the policy of the American Historical Association not to hold its annual meetings in locations where its members reasonably believe they would be subject to discrimination on the basis of age, gender, marital status, national origin, physical disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Reasonable belief of such discrimination may be based on discriminatory legislation, the absence of appropriate state or city laws, actions by public officials, or private actions, whether individual or corporate, for which there is inadequate public response. The Association will implement this policy in its negotiations for annual meeting sites.
The Council recognizes that the diverse legal and historical circumstances of existing or future prospective meeting sites will require some flexibility in the implementation of this policy. Ultimately each decision must be made on a case-by-case basis according to the judgment of the prevailing Council. The following items represent general guidelines and procedures for determining those decisions.
1. The Council directs that its staff should seek prospective annual meeting sites among cities and states that have laws, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies, and other conditions that protect and encourage the Association's members in that meeting. This policy shall not require the exclusion of a meeting site solely on the grounds of an absence of city or state laws guaranteeing equal rights.
2. The Council will approve a meeting site only after a thorough investigation of legal or policy situations, existing or potential, relevant to its equal rights policy, or to the labor practices of the prospective hotels. A meeting site evaluation form for each recommended location and hotel will be submitted routinely to the Council along with other materials relevant to its decision.
3. In considering the selection of a meeting site, the Council may take into account recent history of substantial and effective opposition to equal rights protection, including legislation or referenda. The existence of "dead-letter" laws, i.e., laws on the books that are generally agreed to be defunct or unenforced, will not necessarily be taken as grounds for exclusion.
4. Hotels or other contracting parties must have explicit and effective policies assuring equal employment and fair labor practices.
5. The Council directs AHA staff to exert every reasonable effort to insure that all future contracts for annual meeting sites include provisions for their abrogation without prejudice to the Association in the event that conditions develop that significantly violate its equal rights policy. The staff should explore the possibility of obtaining insurance to protect the Association against financial loss should relocation or cancellation of a meeting become necessary.
6. Should conditions develop subsequent to contract signing that are judged by Council to be substantially in violation of the Association's equal rights policy, the Council may undertake one of the following steps:
(a) use regular and/or plenary sessions at the scheduled annual meeting to educate the general public of the affected jurisdiction about the issues involved; or
(b) after appropriate notice, cancel the contracts for that meeting site or hotel.
In deciding how to respond, the Council should be governed by the gravity and immediacy of the offending conditions, the timing of their occurrence in relation to the proposed meeting dates, and the availability and costs of alternative sites.
—Approved by Council, May 9, 1994, amended Jan. 7, 2001.
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Zac Guildford's latest alcohol-fueled incident has been amply covered in the press, and the focus is on his problems with the drink. But there is another issue that the media have only briefly touched upon that is far more worrying than his drinking.That raises questions about what the New Zealand rugby authorities know or are doing about it.
Consider the fact that Guildford, a 23 year old well-paid professional rugby player and All Black to boot, is living in the house of a 43 year old man. One would think that a player in his circumstances could afford an apartment of his own. Perhaps he needed guidance as well as companionship. But the older flatmate in question is not a personal trainer, rugby coach, NZRU representative, his agent, an addiction specialist, mental health counselor, spiritual guru or a relative.
No, the flatmate, who Mr. Guildford has lived with for two years, is a TAB bookmaker. Apparently he specializes in harness racing and got to know Guildford through their mutual interest in horse racing. Regardless, the bottom line is that the bookie makes his money playing the odds on sport and Guildford happens to play at the pinnacle of a sport that is the national pastime. Odds-making depends on information. Information on professional sports is carefully managed, often regulated and therefore hard to come by, especially when it comes to precious national institutions like the All Blacks. In many countries professional athletes are barred from having any contact with gambling entities or bookmakers of any sort, or if allowed, under strictly supervised circumstances. Apparently that is not the case in NZ, or at least in Guilford's case.
It gets worse. Â Guildford is rumored to have a gambling addiction problem, and even his bookmaker buddy admits that the latest incident involved gambling as well as a drunken assault.
So lets recap what we know so far: an immature, young, alcohol and possible gambling addict professional athlete on New Zealand's most revered sports team shares a house with a bookmaker who considers the athlete to be one of his best mates. They share a love of horse racing, which is also a love shared by the athlete's jockey girlfriend.
This leads me to some questions. Is it me or is there not a potentially serious problem here? Do not the Crusaders and NZRU feel a touch uncomfortable with this triangle? Do they not consider the implications of having a reputed alcohol dependent gambling addict on their payroll living with a bookmaker while exchanging pillow talk with a jockey? Things like rugby training ground injuries, possible lineups, game strategies and formations and a host of other team intelligence is the stuff bookmakers live and dream for. Add to that the possibility of the casual exchange of information on horses, racing tactics and betting trends and one has the potential for manipulation of odds in a number of betting scenarios, with the common denominator being a talented but troubled professional athlete as the source of inside information. All of this against a backdrop in which organized crime has its hand in the gambling business.
I may just be a cynical doubter and everything about Mr. Guildford's relationships with the bookmaker and jockey are above suspicion. The triangle could be fine except for Mr. Guildford's drinking. However, methinks that alcohol issues are only part of the problem that is Zac Guildford. The issue may well be much larger and far more insidious than one man's personal failures, which makes me wonder why the rugby authorities and mainstream press have avoided the gambling angle like the plague. It is not like the summer news cycle is jam-packed with hard story action.
Lets look at a worse case scenario: if it became known that at least one bookmaker has inside information on Guildford's rugby teams and/or the ponies via his jockey friend, then a scandal of major proportions could well ensue. The trouble is that avoiding the issue does not make it go away, and if what I am wondering about proves to have a grain of truth–and I have no basis for ascertaining the truth either way–then the damage to NZ sports as well as the country's reputation could well be immeasurable.
It is time a stakeholder addressed the issue of the exact nature of the relationship between the troubled rugby player, the jockey and the bookie.


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Ruggiero Ricci, a former child prodigy turned one of the world's greatest violin virtuosos, died today at age 94. A report of the American violinist's death from heart failure came from Ariane Todes, editor of the London-based music magazine The Strad, who received an email this morning from Ricci's son Gian-Franco.
Born in California in 1918 to Italian immigrants, Ricci was in his youth at the center of an odd custody battle between his parents and his onetime guardian, Beth Lackey, who had taken Ruggiero and his younger brother Giorgio (who later became a noted cellist) on as her charges in 1925. Lackey was at the time the assistant to the Riccis' teacher, Louis Persinger, who had also taught Yehudi Menuhin. The two Riccis were eventually returned by court order to their parents in 1930.
At age 10, Ricci made his recital debut in San Francisco. As a marker of just how famous he once was in pop culture, he was named in a 1932 magazine article as one of "the world's most famous children" — alongside 7-year-old "Princess Lilybet, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York ... and in direct line of accession to the throne of England."
Ricci began touring the world as a teenager in 1932, and continued his international career until the outbreak of World War II. Curiously, it was the war — and his enlistment in the Army Air Force as "Entertainment Specialist Ricci" — that led to his specialization in the solo violin repertoire.
During the war, he often played and broadcasted alone, without the benefit of piano or orchestra accompaniment. By necessity, he turned his attention away from the standard concerto repertoire to solo violin works by Bach, Paganini, Kreisler, Wieniawski and Bartok, among other composers. And it was this spectacular music for solo violin — and particularly showstoppers by Paganini — for which Ricci became best known. In 1947, he became the first violinist ever to record all 24 of Paganini's fiendishly difficult Caprices.
In later life, Ricci was a celebrated violin pedagogue who taught at Indiana University, the Juilliard School, the University of Michigan, the North Carolina School of the Arts and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. He published two volumes on left-hand technique. His complete discography includes more than 500 recordings, and he gave the world premieres of several violin concertos, including those by Alberto Ginastera and Gottfried von Einem. He gave his final U.S. performance in 2003 at the Smithsonian Institution.
Ricci leaves behind his wife Julia and children Riana, Roger, Paola and Gian-Franco.
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Title: Devious Minds
Author: K.F. Germaine
Release Date: April 23
Book Tour: April 27 - May 8
Genre: New Adult Comedy
Hosted by: SBB Promotions
A New Adult Comedy
When Sydney Porter transfers to Northern University, she's ready to put her past behind her. Landing a job on campus as an irreverent radio personality, she uses the anonymity to air all the campus dirty laundry—earning the infamous Sunday Lane more than a few enemies. But her true passion is spinning records, even if Drunk Earl is her biggest fan.
Sydney's junior year kicks off with the promise to be amazing. Or at least it does until Gray Peters, hotshot quarterback, unexpectedly reenters the scene. His presence threatens to destroy everything she has going, as well as resurrecting a night Sydney never wants to remember or repeat. She'd run away like a coward, but this time she's determined to stay and fight.
A twisted battle of wit and trickery ensues, with one common goal—vengeance. Sydney and Gray set out to make each other miserable. But misery loves company, and soon, walls are destroyed and truths are revealed that could change their future forever.
*** Due to mature sexual situations and language, this author recommends an 18+ reader ***
I added another track, exploding the speaker with a fast beat, and danced around until I felt a pair of hands run up the sides of my thighs, slow and easy.
"What are you doing?" I yelled up at Peters. He was standing directly behind me and the top of my head landed just below his chin. His answer was to pull my backside into his hips.
"I'm dancing, Sinister." He groaned into the back of my neck. "This is what you wanted, right? No inhibitions. I'm your bitch tonight, right? We can start flinging knives in the morning."
I let out a cracked laugh, not quite understanding this one-eighty in his personality. "You don't bring a knife to a gun fight, Peters, but if you're referencing your dick, I'd be shocked to receive a paper cut."
He pressed even farther into me as I continued to mix.
Looking back on this now, I should have just elbowed him in the stomach and tripped him off the edge of the balcony, but I was drunk. Elated by the dancing crowd. Everything about this place screamed sex—the people, the lighting, the sweat dripping off bodies, and his husky breathing against my ear breaking down my protective dome. I tried to muster the strength to stop him, but with my mind half altered, my body took over completely.
As if he knew I was struggling, he gently lifted the back of my damp hair and planted his lips on my neck. His tongue swept across my skin, and he softly moaned over my fret board. I released a sharp breath into the microphone, and he laughed against the back of my ear.
"What… are… you—"
Before I could finish my pathetic plea to end this, his hands slid over my front, gliding down my stomach and stopping just before the waistband of my underwear.
"Peters," I rasped.
His hand rolled over my shirt, and he pulled it deep between my legs. I let out a breathy groan into the microphone and tipped back my head until it rested against his shoulder. Peters dragged his tongue up the inside of my neck like I was a Popsicle—his favorite flavor—long and flat. He pulled my sweat into his mouth.
When the music rose to a sharp crescendo, so did my panting, right into the mic. It was hard to believe this six-foot-two behemoth could deliver such a delicate touch, but I didn't have to turn around to know it was him. My body had a memory of its own.
KF Germaine is a Pacific Northwest native and part-time author. Besides reading too late into the night (4 AM is still considered night, right?), KF has several life pleasures which she won't list because, well, it begins to read like an Oscar-winner acceptance speech and no one wants to hear about her hairdresser. Instead, KF believes one's secret enjoyments are more telling. So to name a few: Circus Peanuts candy, watching country music videos on mute, and awkward/borderline-inappropriate conversations with grocery clerks.


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How to Convert Fans Into A Selling Machine For Your Brand
There seems to be a consensus that referrals are the best form of leads. They close faster, buy more and stay longer. In fact, great sales people have been good at generating referrals for what seems like forever.
Until recently, large corporations have struggled to figure out how to scale the success of individual sales reps to systematically and proactively drive large volumes of referrals. But that is all changing as technology is now coming to market that can help large brands automate the best practices of sales reps and institutionalize the process of generating referrals from customers, employees and other people who influence the buying decision.
Good technology systems typically are designed to automate manual best practices. Let's take a look at key functions that great sales people all tend to have in common:
1. They build referral channels. The majority of salespeople are excellent networkers. Whether meeting people via the local rotary club, the area chamber of commerce or at the local pub, great salespeople can be very good at telling everyone about what they do - their friends, family, customers, other employees and even strangers. Great salespeople also know that the more people who know what they do, the better the chance of that specific network spreading the word.
2. They ask their channel for referrals. Most great reps never leave a meeting, business or personal, without asking for a referral - and they are skilled at handling it with a gentle approach. One of the most staggering statistics that I have recently heard is that between 70 percent and 80 percent of all people are willing to refer leads if asked, yet less than 15 percent of individuals and companies ask for them. The great ones ask, and they ask often.
3. They motivate the channel. Compensation is a great motivator (just ask the majority of the 17 million commissioned sales reps in the U.S.) and many of the great ones build professional referrals networks where they compensate people and companies for leads referred to them that can eventually lead to business. There are both monetary and non-monetary ways to incent people to do things that actually work.
4. They nurture the channel. They always thank their network for referrals, they compensate their network in a timely fashion for referrals and they keep them in the loop.
The good technology solutions should help replicate and facilitate those processes to "institutionalize" and scale the process of driving referrals. These solutions must:
- Make it easy to enroll customers, employees and influencers into the referral program. The idea is to build a referral community.
- Provide them with the tools to make it easy to refer.
- Track and manage all the workflows so you can measure results.
- Automate the process of thanking and nurturing these channels for their contributions so they continue to perform.
While the marketplace is changing at a pace that is liable to cause even the top salespeople to question their sales strategy, there is one thing that will not change. Networking will always be #1 for driving quality leads that must be nurtured, thanked and motivated.
The only real difference today, is that these steps can be completed at a faster, more efficient pace, generating exponentially more leads and closed deals - and enabling the best salespeople to be even better.
This article was written by Dick Beedon, CEO of Amplifinity.


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Small changes add up
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation's Our Museum programme reflects our belief that museums and galleries should work in active partnership with their communities. This requires an organisation-wide approach, which
involves lots of changes across the service.Initial research concluded that many museums and galleries currently bolt on short–term community projects to their other work. This does not result in genuine participation and means they are vulnerable to cuts in project funding.
As part of the Our Museum Initiative, several museums and galleries experimented in deeper partnerships and different aspects of organisational change.
This website is a collection of the learning and thinking from our initiative and beyond.
We hope they inspire conversation and action and encourage each of us to consider what our role could be.
Participation can be a confusing term. In relation to community engagement, it means more than simply taking part. It is a way of working in partnership with people outside the organisation to get a better outcome. Genuine participation involves sharing decision-making and power; acting and creating together; or supporting community-led initiatives.
Participatory methodologies are not new; they have been developed by practitioners and analysed by academics for decades. Although participation might feel like a relatively new idea for museums and galleries, it's well-established in lots of sectors including regeneration, health, and international development.
We hope these resources will also challenge some common perceptions about participation. For example, participation need not hinder financial growth; working with individual, targeted communities is not enough on its own; and bolted-on outreach projects do not amount to substantial participation.
These resources are a sort of 'travel survival kit', a guide to help organisations on their change journey, to become more participatory and build active partnerships with their communities.
Please download, show and share widely. Perhaps they will provoke discussion and inspire new ways of working across the sector?
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I share these resources with colleagues?
Is this site just for museums and galleries?
My organisation does not want to change: Is this site for me?
Tips on using this site:
- The resources all relate to different aspects of organisational change. If you are not sure what a topic title means look for the summary:
- We have organised our resources into five categories and each one has an animated introduction;
Governance and leadership
Staff professional development
Engaging with community partners
Learning and evaluation
- There are different ways to explore. We have created selections for people and groups. Or you might want to enter your own keywords into the search bar.
- If you like what you see, look for further information under Associated Documents.
- Most of the resources are audio visual. If you don't have headphones or have access requirements you can switch on subtitles by clicking the closed captions (CC) icon on the video.
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the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
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* God expostulates with his people. (1-8) Their revolt beyond example. (9-13) Guilt the cause of sufferings. (14-19) The sins of Judah. (20-28) Their false confidence. (29-37)
Verses 1-8
1-8 Those who begin well, but do not persevere, will justly be upbraided with their hopeful and promising beginnings. Those who desert religion, commonly oppose it more than those who never knew it. For this they could have no excuse. God's spiritual Israel must own their obligations to him for safe conduct through the wilderness of this world, so dangerous to the soul. Alas, that many, who once appeared devoted to the Lord, so live that their professions aggravate their crimes! Let us be careful that we do not lose in zeal and fervency, as we gain knowledge.
Verses 9-13
9-13 Before God punishes sinners, he pleads with them, to bring them to repentance. He pleads with us, what we should plead with ourselves. Be afraid to think of the wrath and curse which will be the portion of those who throw themselves out of God's grace and favour. Grace in Christ is compared to water from a fountain, it being cooling and refreshing, cleansing and making fruitful: to living water, because it quickens dead sinners, revives drooping saints, supports and maintains spiritual life, and issues in eternal life, and is ever-flowing. To forsake this Fountain is the first evil; this is done when the people of God neglect his word and ordinances. They hewed them out broken cisterns, that could hold no water. Such are the world, and the things in it; such are the inventions of men when followed and depended on. Let us, with purpose of heart, cleave to the Lord only; whither else shall we go? How prone are we to forego the consolations of the Holy Spirit, for the worthless joys of the enthusiast and hypocrite!
Verses 14-19
14-19 Is Israel a servant? No, they are the seed of Abraham. We may apply this spiritually: Is the soul of man a slave? No, it is not; but has sold its own liberty, and enslaved itself to divers lusts and passions. The Assyrian princes, like lions, prevailed against Israel. People from Egypt destroyed their glory and strength. They brought these calamities on themselves by departing from the Lord. The use and application of this is, Repent of thy sin, that thy correction may not be thy ruin. What has a Christian to do in the ways of forbidden pleasure or vain sinful mirth, or with the pursuits of covetousness and ambition?
Verses 20-28
20-28 Notwithstanding all their advantages, Israel had become like the wild vine that bears poisonous fruit. Men are often as much under the power of their unbridled desires and their sinful lusts, as the brute beasts. But the Lord here warns them not to weary themselves in pursuits which could only bring distress and misery. As we must not despair of the mercy of God, but believe that to be sufficient for the pardon of our sins, so neither must we despair of the grace of God, but believe that it is able to subdue our corruptions, though ever so strong.
Verses 29-37
29-37 The nation had not been wrought upon by the judgements of God, but sought to justify themselves. The world is, to those who make it their home and their portion, a wilderness and a land of darkness; but those who dwell in God, have the lines fallen to them in pleasant places. Here is the language of presumptuous sinners. The Jews had long thrown off serious thoughts of God. How many days of our lives pass without suitable remembrance of him! The Lord was displeased with their confidences, and would not prosper them therein. Men employ all their ingenuity, but cannot find happiness in the way of sin, or excuse for it. They may shift from one sin to another, but none ever hardened himself against God, or turned from him, and prospered.
These files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available on the Christian Classics Ethereal Library Website.
Henry, Matthew. "Concise Commentary on Jeremiah 2". "Henry's Concise Commentary
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You are invited!
You are invited to join with us for an evening of worship on Friday, February 15, starting at 6pm.
What a joyful time – to come and worship the LORD. We are blessed with this freedom here in Egypt, and we are very grateful for this. It is a significant time, when we gather in Jesus' Name and unite to worship, pray, and read the Word together.
As we humble ourselves, come into agreement with the Grace and Truth that Jesus brought, and in agreement with each other in praising and rejoicing in the LORD, please consider these scriptures:
Psalm 104:33
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Psalm 146:2 I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
Romans 14:11 For it is written, "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall give praise to God."


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Are you planning for a pampering trip with your girlfriends / mum or sisters soon? I was just in Korea last month for a Beauty and Wellness trip and had the privilege to experience the best of Beauty and Wellness that Korea has to offer. Today's post will cover 7 beauty spots and services that we visited which I highly recommend! Maybe you can KIV some spots for your next trip! 😉
(1) K-Beauty Makeover at Beauté 101
Beauté 101 is one of Korea's top 1-stop shop for all your beauty needs; hair, makeup and nails. Need to prep for a night out in Korea? Fret not – just be in your outfit for the night, factor 2-3 hours with them and you'll be ready to rock and roll in style, with your tresses, makeup and nails done. I also recommend checking out the nearby alleyways for cute spots for OOTDs like we did! For a basic hair styling, makeup and nails package like I did, it costs 242,000 won (S$298), add another 100,000 won (S$122) to upgrade to a party/special package. Located in Gangam, check out their Facebook page here and be sure to reserve in advance for your slot.
(2) Luxe Facial Spa at Sulwhasoo Flagship Store
If you're travelling with your mum or favourite aunt, may I suggest and recommend booking a luxe Facial Spa at Sulwhasoo Flagship Store – Korea's equivalent of La Mer, whether it's products, place or service, it won't disappoint. On the ground floor, you'll find exhibitions of past and present products and packaging. If you think that the ground floor is astounding, you'll be further impressed by their second level where #interiorgoals abound. You'll find a gift wrapping segment followed by an array of current ranges of products which are free for testing followed by a private lounge area where you can sip tea and enjoy testing out the products one by one, including the famed Sulwhasoo – Harmonizen Regenerating Cream which costs 650,000 (S$800). Yes that's right you didn't read wrong. After shopping (according to the local staff, the store is very generous with their samples and price after discounts for tourists is even better than airport). Before you're ushered off for your spa, enjoy a vial of ginseng ampoule (drank, not applied), complemented with a cuppa green tea to balance the bitterness of the ginseng. Following which, you can proceed to their spa level and then into individual rooms which are designed like hotel rooms, with individual shower room. The facial spa begins with a foot soak followed by scrub with their special ginseng body scrub that's not for sale and only available at the spa – talk about exclusivity! There's even an iPhone cable charge in the spa room, super thoughtful. After the facial, which ends off with Sulwhasoo's very thorough skincare regime, you can prep your tresses and apply their in house Sulwhasoo makeup foundation and blusher at the private makeup room. I also love that their staff speak basic conversational english pretty well. Visit them at 650, Sinsadong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
In case you're wondering what's in the Sulwhasoo facial, these are my notes – I can't recall the entire skincare regime at the end as it was too extensive!:
Hot feet soak
Ginseng scrub
Facial portion:
Remove makeup
Cleansing oil
Hot towel
White ginseng scrub
Sleeping mask
After facial skincare:
First treatment essence
(Visit their site if you'd like to find out more about their Beauty Ritual)
(3) Soak, spa & massage at women's only Spa Lei
Lei Spa is a popular women's only spa, and rated #7 out of 230 spas and wellness places in Seoul on TripAdvisor. As we were fully made-over after our Beaute101 experience and we were a little short of time during our visit to Spa Lei, we didn't (want to) experience a full soak, sauna and massage which will ruin our hair and makeup, lol. We did however enjoy a drink and hot feet soak at both their outdoor and indoor foot spa. While their staff speak very limited english, I was very impressed with their 3 floors of facilities ranging from saunas, spa, massage, sleeping rooms, TV rooms, outdoor terrace, cafe, nails services and more – I can imagine it's a place to hang out with my girlfriends for a whole day just doing sauna, spa, massage, meals, nails and more. For as little as 2000won an hour, it's no wonder Spa Lei is a hit with both local and tourists alike. Do note that privacy is a huge concern, so you will need to keep your phones in the locker as no phones are allowed in the spa.
(4) Skincare and Makeup Shopping at Myeong Dong
If you count yourself a K-beauty lover, no trip to Korea would be complete without visiting Myeong Dong where there's an endless supply and promotion of all things Korean skincare and makeup. If you're a fan of new skincare brands, then you must pay a visit to Olive Young who stocks brands that are more under the radar before they are established enough to have their owns stores, such as CNP, WakeWake and ElishaCoy. If you're like me and a fan of established skincare and makeup brands such as Laneige, EtudeHouse, Clio & TheFaceshop, then it's best to plan your trip to coincide with Korea's sales season which is start of October and the next one would be early next year, visit Visit Korea website or Korea Grand Sale website for updates. If you're planning to buy in bulk, my local friend suggests visiting Duty Free at Lotte Mall for really awesome bulk discounts.
Also, no street shopping is complete without street snacks!I will be writing a separate article on recommended Korean food spots, but thought I should add this in as well. Speaking of street snacks, On my first night in Korea, I'd met up with my friend, Livia for Chimac dinner. Livia works at Charis and she gifted me with a Klairs Mochi Bb cushion, a lightweight foundation – you can get it from my Charis online store here~ Also, I have to mention that you can get lots of awesome Korean snacks at Big Mart at Myeong Dong, opens till 12am!
Second night at Myeong Dong (we were there most nights since it was a stone throw away from our hotel!):
I also recommend staying at Lotte City Myeongdong Hotel which is a 10 minutes walk away from Myeong Dong shopping streets. A relatively new hotel with impeccable and friendly staff service, good breakfast spread, comfortable bedroom and great housekeeping service.
Apart from Myeong Dong, I also recommend paying a visit to Gangnam where you'll find Style Nanda and many shop fronts with lovely visual merchandising in their windows and having a cuppa coffee at Coffeesmith, just to people watch – the dudes are particularly handsome there, haha.
Style Nanda store:
Olive Young:
Club Clio, got the colour I wanted in Celeb Rose which ran out at Olive Young!:
If you have more time, you should also check out Hongdae where there's more Korean makeup and skincare shops (no surprises, LOL) and more street fashion!
Cap shopping:
Walked into Labiotte for their wine lipsticks!
Got one of these lipsticks, which is a lovely coral and hydrating formula:
Burnt orange and browns colours are all the rage this fall!:
Came by StyleNanda at Hongdae:
Love these new 3CE liquid lips shades in Lazy, Obsessed & New me, except I'd already bought like 8 lipsticks by this time, so I didn't purchase any, lol! #onemouthonly
Was super tempted to get this, but would be too creamy/shimmery/oily for SG's humid weather, so I did not – but if I was staying in Korea would go for this!: Also, Chuu official has nice lip tints!
(5) Wellness Treatment at KwangDong Oriental Hospital
Have I mentioned that we've been treated to only the best in Korea during our trip? The same can be said of our visit to KwangDong Oriental Hospital – we were there on a Friday morning at 9.30am and there were already customers at the counters paying for their oriental medicine dosage/satchets after their check ups. My wellness session with KwangDong Oriental Hospital started with registration, followed by consultation with the doctor, interpreted by a very eloquent lady named Jenny – the doctor then administered my virgin acupuncture experience (pretty painless in fact) on my stiff shoulders and aching calves followed by a cold stone facial spa and hot herbal foot pack – it was an incredible and unique experience to have a cold and hot sensation simultaneously on the opposing ends of my body. I love my experience at KwangDong Oriental Hospital and hope to bring my parents there some day.
(6) Relaxing Spa Session at Herb Island
Last but not the least, if you're a fan of whimsical European style, I recommend visiting Herb Island and experiencing the Spa session after lunch and staying until the evening when the place is lit in the night. The Spa session starts off with tea and registration followed by a foot soak, a hot pack experience while laying on a cloth over dried hay (I imagine that's how Jesus felt when he was a baby in a manger, lol) and ending off with massage (choice of back or feet, I picked feet). Also, the shops are super pretty, if you're a fan of aromatic oil, scents and tea, it's a place you can stock up on supplies!
If you enjoyed reading my Beauty and Wellness recommendations, stay tuned to my next post on Korean Food recommendations in Seoul! 😉
If you'd like a chronological update to my Beauty and Wellness Korean Trip visit my Dayre days 272-278 starting here.
Thank you Carolyn and Korean Tourism Organisation Singapore for making the trip to Korea possible!