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The Senate is the next stop for controversial legislation adopted by the House to provide Mexico $1.1 billion in emergency assistance over three years to help combat drug traffickers along the border.
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The House adopted the White House-backed Merida Initiative on a vote of 311 to 106.
The Houston area's nine lawmakers split along party lines on Tuesday's House vote — four Democrats backing the measure and five Republicans opposing it.
The measure emerged from last year's summit between President Bush and Mexican President Felipe Calderon in the Mexican city of Merida. The plan would provide unprecedented U.S. assistance to Mexico, ranging from military equipment such as helicopters and encrypted communications to law enforcement assistance and training.
The U.S. help is designed to bolster Mexico's offensive against drug cartels and border gang warfare that have claimed the lives of an estimated 4,000 police officers and other Mexicans over the past 18 months. Calderon has deployed an estimated 30,000 soldiers and police close to the U.S. border.
Democrats backing the measure say Mexico is providing a first line of defense for the United States.
As Houston Rep. Gene Green says: "Whatever Mexico has been doing in their country has been protecting us." Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, also a Houston Democrat, says the measure is in the U.S. national interest.
But some Republicans in the House are balking at the plan.
Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, wants the Senate to adopt his proposal to evenly divide the proposed spending between Mexico and hard-pressed sheriffs along the U.S. side of the 1,947-mile border with Mexico.
Sheriffs are out financed and outgunned by the drug cartels, says Poe, a former criminal court judge. If a crime is committed by an undocumented immigrant or drug trafficker near the U.S. border with Mexico, "people don't call the Border Patrol; they call 911, which is the sheriff's department."
Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston, says Mexico ought to draw upon growing oil revenues to underwrite additional law enforcement efforts and not look to the United States for help.
"It is inexcusable, it is intolerable for us to send one dime to the Mexican government when they can afford to pay for this equipment themselves," Culberson said on the House floor.
The House plan awaiting Senate action would provide Mexico, Central American nations, the Dominican Republic and Haiti a total of $1.6 billion over three years — including $1.1 billion for Mexico.
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I got my prints from Postal Pix last week and I'm so excited about them! I'm kind of shocked that I haven't had any iPhone pics printed before now, but I may have become addicted. Being able to order straight from your phone is the easiest thing ever. The colors are really vivid and accurate and the prints are good quality and finish, and most importantly to me not flimsy and weak. I've been having fun looking at different projects to do with the prints online. So far I've just hung some up with some washi tape, which I'm a big fan of. But I'm looking for the perfect project. Any suggestions of things you've done and loved?! Do share. Theres a bunch of ideas to sift through here, so I'll have to share if/when I try some out.
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"-CELKO-" <jcelko212_at_earthlink.net> wrote in message
>>> the relation that contains the combinations of parts ever shipped in one
>>> or more shipments, a set of sets if you will. <<
> This is not 1NF in most cases be a single attribute because each part
> has meaning in the data model. YOu teally do want to look at them. To
> make 1NF atomic you would need a data model in which the lowst unit is
> the shipment -- a container level model.
>>> If it is a single attribute relation, then it may be hard to display
>>> without some device such as a "generated key". <<
> You would usually have a shipment number that might be derived from
> source, destination, etc.
>>> If certain relations we can imagine are not possible in Codd's RM
>>> without an arbitrary number of attributes then I'd think that his theory
>>> is broken. <<
> The theory is still good; modeling is hard.
> And not everything fits into RM. Documents and text searching require
> semantics and return a fuzzy revelance match number. Pictures are
> even worse. A human can look at a political cartoon, a symbol
> (Doonsberry's floating war helment) and a photogrpah and know that
> they are all George Buch. There is no way to write a join for that
> kind of matching.
"It has emerged from a study of the use of language in argument and persuasion and it is based on the identification and examination of those parts of language, which are essential for these purposes. It is formal in the sense that it lacks reference to meaning. Thereby, it achieves versatility: it may be used to judge the correctness of a chain of reasoning (in particular, a "mathematical proof") solely on the basis of the form (and not the content) of the sequence of statements which make up the chain." http://www.amazon.com/Set-Theory-Logic-Robert-Stoll/dp/0486638294
" The use of anthropomorphic terminology when dealing with computing systems is a symptom of professional immaturity." http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/EWD/transcriptions/EWD04xx/EWD498.html
"...no matter how desirable it is for computerized systems to fully understand user meaning (the interpretation expressed by external predicates), unless those predicates can be directly formalized, internal predicates-and thus, predicate logic/the relational model--are the best we can currently do to guarantee consistent mechanized inferences." http://www.tdan.com/sms_issue26.htm
-- AnithReceived on Thu Mar 01 2007 - 15:32:26 CET
> Fractals curves also have problems, since there is
> an infinite distance between any two points and you cannot determine
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Korean Kang takes lead at windy CJ Invertational
(Reuters) - South Korea's Kang Sung-hoon overcame strong winds to grab a three shot lead before bad light in Yeoju curtailed his third round at the CJ Invertational hosted by his compatriot KJ Choi.
Kang was four-under for his round through 16 holes before play was called off at the $750,000 Asian Tour event. Leading on 11-under, he and two others will come back early on Sunday to finish before the start of the final round.
"The wind was blowing quite strongly but I played it safe. That gave me the chance to attack and avoid the bogeys," the 26-year-old, who played on the U.S. PGA Tour last year, told the Asian Tour.
Sweden's Rikard Karlberg shot a one-under-par 71 for a three round total of eight-under 208 and the clubhouse lead with South Korean Kim Tae-hoon also at eight-under after 16 holes of his third round.
Asian Tour order of merit leader Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand, the other player not to complete his third round, was a further shot back at seven-under after 16 holes.
Tournament host Choi, trying to become the first player to win the same Asian Tour event three years in a row, was in tied 14th after a 70 left him 10 shots back of Kang.
"The third round is usually moving day but I just moved a little bit," the eight-times U.S. PGA Tour winner Choi said.
"I did everything I could possibly do but it didn't connect to a good score."
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On 06/06/2012 22:16, Brenndorfer, Thomas wrote:
The FRBR user tasks are like breathing and eating, and, no, a user doesn't have to have a full understanding of the bibliographic universe for them to pertain.
I believe that this may be the most amazing statement I have read in all of my studies on cataloging and of all the messages on all the lists I have read. The FRBR user tasks are like eating and breathing?! I confess that I have seen people stop breathing, and they have died. I have not personally seen anyone stop eating and die (although I recently saw the movie "Hunger"), but I believe it has been firmly demonstrated that if someone did stop eating they would die.
Maintaining that the FRBR user tasks are as natural as eating and breathing of course, flies in the experience of each person each and every time they use a full text search engine. Search "call me ishmael" in Google and see what you get. Search "the book about the russian who killed an old pawn broker". The examples are endless.
The fact is: the FRBR user tasks describe how to work a specific tool designed in the 19th century, that is, the library catalog. This should not be extended to saying that these are the tasks (most) users want to do. There is no evidence for that at all, and in fact, there is a lot of evidence to the contrary.
So long as the fiction is adhered to that FRBR provides what the majority of the users want, it will be very difficult for libraries to move ahead. We must approach matters in a much less dogmatic way, and be more scientific in our reasoning.


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General Growth Properties' plans to redevelop the Seaport mall are now on display at 191 Front St.
Seaport puts its redevelopment plans on display
Seaport residents and visitors who want to see how General Growth Properties' plans for Pier 17 compare to the pier's history have to look no further than "Seaport Past & Future," a new exhibit on Front St.
The exhibit traces the Seaport's history from 1850 to the present and also includes the first public look at architectural models of General Growth's plans.
General Growth is sponsoring the exhibit, which opened this week and features models by SHoP Architects of General Growth's proposed 495-foot hotel and condo tower next to Pier 17 and a smaller boutique hotel, lower-rise retail and a large open plaza on the pier.
For a taste of the past, visitors can see the Seaport as it stood in 1850, 1885, 1925 and 1970. Architect James Sanders crafted wooden models of what the Seaport looked like on those dates based on historic photographs, and he also made a model of what the waterfront looks like today.
The idea for the exhibit came from General Growth's desire to put their plans in context, said Laurel Blatchford, General Growth's vice president of development. The older models show how connected Lower Manhattan was to the water, with an active harbor that was a center of commerce, she said. General Growth's goal is to recreate that hub of activity, reinterpreting the historical maritime uses architecturally. The design of the tower, for example, is meant to recall netting and sails.
General Growth also plans to demolish the mall that currently blankets Pier 17 and hopes to move the landmarked Tin Building from the pier's base to its tip. The plans need a bevy of city, state and federal approvals over the next year.
The free exhibit is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. at 191 Front St. near John St. There are two computers where residents and visitors can type their thoughts on General Growth's plans.
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Designed to help reduce health risks and increase productivity, this Correll CST3060 30″ x 60″ Gray Granite high pressure laminate top adjustable standing height work station provides both employees and students with a convenient place to work and learn while on their feet. With the ability to be adjusted from 34″ to 42″ high, this convenient desk allows users to customize the height to best fit their needs and comfort level as they write or work on computers. While its black steel frame maintains excellent stability, its built-in, adjustable nylon glides protect floor surfaces and keep the station level. Great for schools and offices, this work station has a high pressure, 1 1/4″ thick laminate top with a backer sheet for added strength. It also comes with large plastic knobs, a set of tamper-resistant screws, and a wrench, allowing you to make the desk easy to adjust or guarantee that it is kept at a certain height. With its attractive, gray granite color and 30″ x 60″ size, this work station is sure to look great in any facility and provide staff members or students with an ideal working area.


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Located in Playa del Carmen, Hacienda Xcaret offers free WiFi access, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking.
This holiday home will provide you with a TV and air conditioning.There is a full kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. You can enjoy pool view and garden view from the room.
At Hacienda Xcaret you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property includ...e laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing.
Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal is 6.5 km away and ADO International Bus Station 6.6 km away. This holiday home is 57 km from Cancún International Airport.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a classic tale about finding the man of your dreams right under your nose.
Hester Wallace is proud of her independence. She needs only one man in her life - her nine-year-old son, Radley. But when Rad starts idolizing their neighbor Mitch Dempsey, Hester wonders if her son needs a male role model. Hester would do anything for her boy, but inviting Mitch into their lives is dangerous. She might start to rely on Mitch…or worse, fall in love with him.
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"An enjoyable listen"
I didn't enjoy this Nora Roberts as well as some of her other books. I could tell this was an older work, not just from references in the book, (VCR'S and arcades), but her writing wasn't what I've gotten used to. Cassandra Campbell was brilliant, however. I loved her inflections and could tell all the characters apart. I will be looking at others works from this talented narrator. Overall, an enjoyable listen.
"Local Hero by Nora Roberts"
Thankfully, the title, which I think is atypically NOT representative of this book, I managed to pretty much ignore due to the Joy I share with so many readers of Nora Roberts' books.
I have been through several years of health issues and family activities, but today started with such a number of obtrusive phone calls that I disabled phones and Internet after letting my family know,
Then YES, this book I have saved for a quiet day. And the wait was more than worth it! The love of a young mom sacrificing for her only son. Always great relationships, adding in decisions about the hope of tomorrow for these genuine twosome or ? threesome ? as Nora
"Local Hero"
A love story about two very different people and a small boy who find love to last a lifetime.
"Fun, light"
A fun, light listen. Made me smile. Performance was good. Predictable, but sometimes that is comfortable .
Everything - the characters were annoying. The story was ridiculous. And the narrator was painful to listen to.
Yes - I find it's hit or miss with this author. When it's a hit it is a great experience. When it's a miss it's forgettable.
She is so breathy, whispery and sing-songy and the inflection at the end of each sentence are annoying. I've listened to many, many audios with her performing and I've yet to like one of them. She is my least favorite performer.
Oh, there are so many....
"You can tell it was written in 1988"
I agree with another reviewer who stated that you can tell this is an older work of Nora Roberts. It's definitely not her best, but it was entertaining. In this day in age, it's pretty cliche, but if you know the author's other, more well rounded work, it's easy to forgive.
""Always On The Bright Side""
yes, as you may miss the small inflections of humor if you are a very fast reader.
Our young man's great outlook on life, his understanding he doesn't have a dad, and most of all his love and respect for his single mother. It doesn't get better than this to give you a bright smile and a warm glow in your heart.
I have listened to her with MacLoud Andrews and they are good together. She has a good range, but needs to learn to deepen her male voices and she would be good to go. This is one of her short comings. Her young voices are good.
So many parts make you light up, Tasz's scenes, Kay's "lunch break" save the day, and most of all Radely's great zest for life!
Ms Roberts can really write great stories with young people in them. This is one of her many gifts in writing. No wonder people continue to buy her books, especially her original short romance classics. See her MacGregor series, yum
"Great Story!!!!"
When Radley was asking Mitch about marrying his mom and being his dad.
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China considers movie ratings -- to replace censors / Would allow sex, violence, political issues
Published 4:00 am, Friday, August 15, 2003
2003-08-15 04:00:00 PDT Shanghai -- Zhang Like, a nursing student at Shanghai's Medical University No. 2, loves going to the movies, sometimes three times a week. But most Chinese films are too staid for her -- and it's especially frustrating that some of the "most interesting parts" of Hollywood blockbusters get chopped out, while other Western films don't make it here at all.
"You know you're missing something that people in other countries get to see," the 20-year-old said. "It makes you feel kind of disconnected from the rest of the world."
But for millions of moviegoers in China, where strict censorship requires that publicly screened films be acceptable for people of all ages, a change is in the air. The government is considering its first ratings system.
Soon, according to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, movies here may carry the sort of ratings -- PG-13 and R, for instance -- long given movies in U.S. theaters.
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Wu Ke, the agency's deputy director, recently announced that the government would start using ratings if a nationwide survey shows the public wants them. A flurry of articles in state-controlled newspapers suggests they are on the way. And a nonscientific poll on Sina.com, one of the nation's most visited Internet sites, found almost 90 percent of respondents supported ratings.
Sex, violence and politically controversial themes are in relatively short supply in Chinese theaters, and exactly how much more the new system would allow is unclear. Nor would the change necessarily mean that films from the West -- limited by the government to 20 a year in theaters -- would get racier.
Most years, Hollywood movies own more than half the nation's box office. "Titanic" remains the biggest hit in China.
Many directors and producers in China say ratings could grant them more creative freedom. And moviegoers, many of whom complain that current standards are patronizing, seem eager for films -- from Hollywood, China or elsewhere -- that explore more adult topics. That seems especially true among younger fans.
"People like us, with a modern education, I think we can handle it," said Wen Yinchun, 20, who is studying hotel and tourism management at Jiaotong University in Shanghai. He spoke while buying tickets with his girlfriend to see "The Matrix: Reloaded," just released here.
In some ways, Chinese film buffs already can decide for themselves.
In most cities, street merchants do a brisk business selling pirated DVDs of Hollywood movies. Many filmgoers say they have seen two versions of some films: the one in cinemas, with sex and violence edited out or toned down, and the full version available on disc. Pirated movies are available for $1 or less; seeing a first-run Hollywood movie can cost $7 at a theater.
In 1989, authorities announced a trial rating program but abandoned the idea after that year's Tiananmen Square protests and government crackdown.
It is a thorny issue for the government, because movies are a commercial product that authorities would love to sell more of to bigger audiences, both domestically and abroad, as a matter of pride and profit. Yet film is also a propaganda vehicle, and loosening censorship could clear the way for filmmakers to explore themes that state leaders might prefer be left unexamined.
Some Chinese films that have won international awards have never been shown -- legally, anyway -- in cinemas here. Some of the most celebrated works by directors such as Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou and Tian Zhuangzhuang have been available only underground.
Many directors say they are hampered by the requirement that no film shown in theaters contain material deemed objectionable for younger viewers. Many are enthusiastic about the proposed ratings.
"Of course, there will be more creative leeway if we have a ratings system, " said Feng Xiaogang, a Beijing director.
Without censorship, Feng said, "directors can let their inspiration go free.
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Correlating with the opening of Ericailcane's "We Were Living in the Woods" show at FIFTY24SF Gallery, we're releasing a line of low edition prints – five etchings printed by Ericailcane in his studio on found and Magnani "Havana" paper and two screen prints made by Squadro on 300 gsm Fabriano white paper – all in various sizes.
The etchings on found paper come from two different sources. Ericailcane speaks of finding the paper: "The first, is paper of an 1800's french book 'La Vie de la perfection' that I found in a flea market. The book is from a monastery in France and is about teaching monks to reach the right way for illumination, the second set of prints is on paper that I found in an abandoned train factory in Italy. The paper is from 1952. The writings are about credits and debits of the train factory"
AMADEO(4" x 7") is limited to edition of 16, LA CASA DELL'ALBERO (4" x 7") is limited to edition of 25 and PAOLO MARCHI USURAIO (8" x 12") is limited to an edition of 25.
The SERVAL (14" x 22") print was first etched on plexiglass and printed on 200 gsm 100 % cotton Magnani "Havana" paper. It comes in two versions: black and white in an edition of 23 and a hand watercolored version limited to an edition of 4. Magnani is a traditional Italian paper company which has been producing high-quality paper since 1404.
The screen prints, SCARPE VERDI and PICCIONI were made by Squadro, a renowned portuguese designer with showrooms in Sao Paolo and Belo Horizonte. The two screen prints are finished with a flocking and printed on 300 gsm Fabriano white paper – both are limited to an edition of 150.
The "We Were Living in the Woods" exhibition will run at FIFTY24SF Gallery through December 19th, for work from the show please visit: http://www.fifty24sf-com/present.
See all the images at UpperPlayground and FIFTY24SF.


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Judy Blye Wilson, the Casting Director of "AMC" has just won the 2008 Artios Award for Oustanding Casting in a Daytime Drama Series tonight in ceremonies held in New York City.
This marks the seventh consecutive time, Judy has taken home the prize, which is quite suprising by most soap pundits. Judy defeated in her category tonight, Mary Clay Boland "ATWT", Marnie Saitta, "DAYS", Mark Teschner, "GH" and Rob Decina of "GL".
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Survey: Your Nursery Design Budget
Lets talk money. Yes, we know, our mom told us it was rude to talk about money, too. But let's talk turkey here - from the paint on the wall to the crib, from the picture frames to the rug on the floor - everything but the clothes your baby wears and the diapers you change - starting from scratch, what do you think is a reasonable amount to spend to design a nursery or kids room?


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Members of the local government went to Spain to get an update on the streetcar program.
News of the mayor's trip comes as the city battles a $35 million budget gap that will lead to more than 100 layoffs.
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory touring a streetcar factory in Spain (from Mayor Mallory's Facebook page)
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory. Kareem Elgazzar | WCPO Digital
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory touring a streetcar factory in Spain (From Mayor Mallory's Facebook page)
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory touring a streetcar factory in Spain(From Mayor Mallory's Facebook page)
Mayor Mark Mallory touring a solar facility in Seville, Spain (From Mayor Mallory's Facebook page)
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory touring a streetcar factory in Spain (From Mayor Mallory's Facebook page)
CINCINNATI - As Cincinnati grappled with a $35 million deficit and first began to consider laying off police and firefighters, Mayor Mark Mallory and several members of his staff took a 10-day trip to Spain.
The purpose of that trip, from Feb. 21 to March 3, was to meet with the company building five vehicles for Cincinnati's long-planned and now financially troubled streetcar system at its factory in Zaragoza, Spain.
The mayor said he seized the opportunity to do double duty by pitching the city to businesses while there.
But critics counter that the mayor's job is in Cincinnati -- especially when difficult decisions are on the table.
Mallory and staff members were in Europe when the city manager first announced the possible layoff of 338 municipal workers as a means to balance the city's budget.
The city manager announced Thursday an alternative plan that reduces layoffs to 201, but increases cuts to city services and includes unpaid furloughs for city workers.
City documents obtained by WCPO Digital outline how the mayor and his staff spent $21,010 on the trip. The public records also detail how they spent their time in Europe, including visits to other cities that took them to Madrid, San Sebastian and Beasain.
As Mallory is quick to note, however, the money for the trip came from an account set up in 2006 for the specific purpose of economic development – attracting new companies to Cincinnati and creating jobs.
The account is funded by a $750,000 contribution by Cinergy Corp., as part of a settlement over its merger with Duke Energy.
"As I see my job and as I promised people I would do if elected, I'm a pitchman. I sell the city," Mallory said. "I take the message of the greatness of Cincinnati around the world."
And since Mallory was first elected in 2005, he's done just that. Past destinations have included China, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and the Ukraine.
In all, Mallory has taken more than five dozen trips during his past 7 1/2 years in office. Now in his second term, Mallory will leave office in December due to term limits.
The trips are coming under renewed criticism at a time when the city is contemplating laying off workers, letting fire trucks sit idle, cutting services and closing some swimming pools due to financial problems.
"When we're up on that podium talking about layoffs at council meetings, it's not the time to be flying around the world," said City Councilman Christopher Smitherman.
A vocal Mallory critic, Smitherman said it's irrelevant whether the trip's funding came from the Cinergy account or the city's General Fund for operations.
"If it's donated to the city, it's taxpayer money," he said. "It doesn't matter if it's a different pot of money."
Such globe-hopping hurts morale among the workforce at City Hall, Smitherman added.
"[The mayor] is saying we can do those types of things but we don't have the dollars for our operating costs," he said. "It's the optics and symbolism of flying first class while people are losing their jobs.
"It just shouldn't be done."
Costs Outlined
The councilman is referring to Mallory's round-trip airplane ticket to Spain, which cost $3,133. The mayor's ticket was for a first-class seat. His four staffers flew in coach seats at a cost of $1,462 each.
Mallory said he always had planned to reimburse the city for the difference in cost between a first class and coach seat.
A receipt provided to WCPO Digital as part of its public records request shows Mallory gave the city a check for that reimbursement on April 25 – weeks after WCPO began making inquiries.
WCPO Digital first requested information about the trip Feb. 25 and made a formal, more specific request for documents on March 29. The records were made available on May 7.
Earlier this month, Mallory canceled a planned trip to Tokyo. The city bought a first class ticket for $5,854, which will be refunded.
The Tokyo trip was scuttled after city council scheduled budget hearings for this month, the mayor said.
Documents also show that Mallory has the use of a city "procurement card" – similar to a credit card. The card is used for expenses related to the mayor's job like business dinners, taxis and some travel expenses.
Next page: List of expenses, and city policy
%page_break% The statements for Mallory's card show the total spent in January was $21,823; the total spent in February was $13,836.
Attempts to decipher what expenses were directly tied to the Spain trip were complicated by what appeared to be record-keeping issues.
A voucher cover sheet for the February statement has a hand-written note by a city staffer:
"Many receipts missing – hard to break out and separate into logical format."
Documents reveal the Spain trip's expenses included:
• $9,933 air travel;
• $9,103 lodging;
• $1,856 miscellaneous expenses for the four staffers;
• $117 for a custom-made Cincinnati flag to present as a gift to Spanish officials;
• An unspecified amount for five iPhone 4S international telephones used by the entourage.
Staff members who traveled with Mallory included: Ryan Adcock, the mayor's legislative affairs director, who has since quit for another job; Jason Barron, public affairs director; Shawn Butler, community affairs director and a City Council candidate; and Arlen Herrell, international affairs director.
Records show it cost $8,984 to fly Mallory and the four staffers round-trip to Spain. Also, while the group was there, it spent $948 to travel by plane from Bilbao to Madrid, which is a 199-mile trip.
The five people in the mayor's group also stayed at four- and five-star hotels.
• $4,940 for three nights at The Westin Palace Madrid;
• $1,723 for two nights at Hotel Wellington in Madrid;
• $1,056 for one night at Hotel De Londes in San Sebastian;
• $1,384 for three nights at the NH Gran Hotel in Zaragoza.
While in San Sebastian, Mallory stayed in a "sea view junior suite" that overlooked the scenic Bay of Biscay.
The group also paid extra for wireless Internet access in their rooms.
Chris Eilerman, an assistant to the city manager who oversees Cincinnati's streetcar project, also traveled with the group. His expenses totaled $3,053, of which $1,452 was for airfare.
Eilerman, however, doesn't work for the mayor's office and his expenses were reimbursed from federal grants allocated specifically for the streetcar project.
Frequent Flyer Miles?
The city has policies in place on travel.
There is a policy for city workers – but not the mayor's office or council offices – that prohibits the use of first class seats or accumulating frequent flyer miles for work-related travel.
City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. outlined the policy in an April 19 email to a city councilman: "City policy does not permit first class travel for city employees … Additionally, policy does not allow individuals to accrue, keep, or use, frequent flyer miles."
Eilerman's expense reports show he earned 8,971 frequent flier miles on the Spain trip.
City documents indicate the trip's idea originated with Eilerman, after CAF – the manufacturer of five streetcars at a cost of $20.5 million – invited him to visit their factory.
In a memo, Eilerman wrote the trip's purpose was "to attend a series of kickoff meetings and conceptual design review meetings in Spain for the production of streetcar vehicles" bought by the city.
Eilerman was invited by Ignacio Olivera, CAF's program manager.
In a letter to Eilerman, Olivera wrote, "CAF USA strongly believes that it would be most advantageous for the city to hold this first meeting at the Zaragoza facility in Spain.
"Frankly, there is no substitute for the direct experience you will get if we hold this meeting in Spain," Olivera added.
At some point, though, the mayor decided to join the trip and schedule meetings with other Spanish companies, hoping to persuade them to bring business to the Queen City.
While preparing for the trip, the mayor's staff quickly began scheduling appointments for him in Spain.
In a Feb. 19 email from Arlen Herrell to a CAF executive, he wrote:
"Looking at the agenda, we noticed that the Mayor has a lot of free time on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Do you have any suggestions on companies we could meet with during the down time? Looks like we have from about 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. that could be used for some type of meetings."
Also, Herrell set up meetings with the ambassador to Spain on Feb. 22 and with Madrid's mayor on March 1.
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Mallory strongly defends his trip, as well as taking the staffers.
"We did an awful lot," the mayor said. "We visited eight different cities, four different companies, met the ambassador to Spain.
"We had a lot of coordinating to do and a lot of people to talk to," Mallory said. "Frankly, (the streetcar) is the most important project I'm involved with."
The controversial streetcar project is designed to help spark redevelopment of properties along its route, as similar projects have done in other cities, Mallory said. A study estimates it will generate about $2.50 for every $1 invested.
Mallory touts the new business that his past trips have brought to the region.
For example, his trip to China in 2010 convinced Global Bio Chem, a corn processor, to expand its U.S. operations, he said. The firm had one worker at a sales office, which it expanded to seven. It went from $7 million in sales during 2011 to $30 million last year.
And Mallory's two trips to Saudi Arabia – in 2009 and 2012 – resulted in bringing more clients to Solutions Plus Inc., a supplier of industrial cleaning products.
But critics note that neither business is located within city limits – Global Bio Chem is in Blue Ash, while Solutions Plus is in Amelia.
"The mayor is not the mayor of the region, he's the mayor of Cincinnati," said Tom Brinkman Jr., a Mount Lookout resident who heads the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST).
"He needs to focus on doing things for the people of Cincinnati," he added.
Also, Mallory credits his travels with helping Cincinnati land several major conventions in recent years, including the Shriners and the National Urban League. In all, the conventions had an economic impact of $42.7 million.
Brinkman, who served as a state representative in Columbus while Mallory was in the state senate, is skeptical about the purpose of Mallory's travels.
"I know Mark Mallory. He's doing it for fun," Brinkman said.
Mallory counters that selling the city as a great place to do business is an integral part of the mayor's job, and urges his replacement to follow his example.
"The mayor needs to do a fair amount of travel," Mallory said. "Whoever is our next mayor needs to continue that."
When Mallory plans a trip, he isn't always sure how it will be paid until after the fact. Some of his trips are paid by private groups like the Chamber of Commerce.
Most of the money spent on travel hasn't come from the city's General Fund – used to pay for operating expenses -- although some has, the mayor said.
"Most of the money I've used to travel could not have been used to hire police or firefighters," Mallory said. "For the Spain trip, in particular, none of that money came from the General Fund."
Although the mayor doesn't rule out using General Fund money for future trips, Mallory conceded he probably will travel less during his last few months in office.
"I don't want to make anyone believe we're not willing to spend any money from the General Fund," Mallory said. "It's brought so much back [to Cincinnati].
"With resources getting tighter, the criteria for where I go is going to change," he said. "But it's important to lay the groundwork for future growth."


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The Banyan Brunch to Welcome Legendary Indian Cinema Actress Vyjayanthimala Bali
It was truly a festive way to kick off the festival of lights 'Diwali' celebration with hip ladies of Htown over a brunch treat at the Bhatiha Residence with none other than the legendary Indian Cinema actress Vyjayanthimala Bali. Fifty close friends of Houston based philanthropist and fashionista Latika Samtani Bathija had a hearty dose of tasty treats, entertainment and picture opportunities with the actress.
Taking off from their daily routine the ladies had a gala time dolled up in their Kanjeevaram best sharing exercise regimes, fashion gossip and most importantly supporting a noble cause. The main purpose of hosting the afternoon soiree was to take advantage of Dr. Bali's visit to Houston and host an event to support The Banyan: a charitable organization based out of Chennai, that reaches out to help the most marginalized section of society, namely women who are homeless, and mentally challenged. A woman without a roof over her head, is a scary thought, but to be mentally challenged, leaves a stigma that most Indian families sadly, either try to cover up, or avoid. The Banyan has since 1993, reached out to these very women, and helped rehabilitate them into being able to be self sufficient and even put some of them back to work or able to mingle with society and family.
Guests enjoyed several rounds of champagne but the main center of attraction was Vyjayanthimala who was constantly surrounded by admirers eager to know more about her personal and professional life. The celebrity was accompanied by her Houstonian best friend Deepi Mehta who gave a special introduction about the accomplishments of the actress. Deepi was also thrilled to announce that Dr. Bali was in Houston to attend the wedding ceremony of their son. During a tête-à-tête with the actress she informed that her favorite actress is Madhuri Dixit and she had a a great time being a co-star with Dilip Kumar. She also stressed upon the value of true friendship such as her's and Deepi. "I believe in a previous life and feel blessed to be surrounded by such good friends as they are a very important support in your life," added Dr. Bali.
It was heartwarming to see an actress with much fame, now 76 years old be so humble and generous, who patiently answered all the questions asked by the guests. "I just could not keep my eyes off her," says Latika, "even at this age she is so graceful, stylish and articulate. I am so appreciative that she accepted to be at my home and support The Banyan," she adds.
Over all the hostess was thrilled with the turnout and happy that her girlfriends support her cause. Spotted looking gorgeous: Asha Dhume, Gayathri Rao, Seema Sanghi, Shanthi Rubin, Asha Reddi, Sippi Singh, Savita Rao, Mira Bhardwaj, Aparna Rao, Anjali Draksharam, and others.
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Bill Lamb, Fox41's general manager, told viewers in a Point of View editorial yesterday why the station has refused to air Karen Cypher's claims after it recorded an interview with her.
In the piece, under the headline "Exercising Journalistic Intergrity," Lamb explains that it would be unethical and irresponsible to air Sypher's unsubstantiated claims. Obviously answering to some of the station's critics in the case, Lamb explains the difference between the claims being made by Sypher and allegations in a criminal or civil case. Until Sypher files an official lawsuit or complaint, her claims aren't on an official record.
News organizations have free rein to report claims made in a lawsuit, no matter how absurd, but won't broadcast a public accusation without proof.
Lamb says the interview is staying "in the can" until either the accusations are made public or the station is able to verify them.
So it's likely the public will never see the full tape, and Lamb's right — airing it would not be a responsible move. Still, we hope security over there is pretty tight, because that tape would be a pretty valuable commodity right now.
Maybe you'll find it interesting to note that in last night's newscast, Bennett Haeberle's update of the story included details on the FBI's questioning of Sypher and members of her family, information which he credited to "sources who chose not to be identified."
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by Jeremy Griffith
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It was a sad and rewarding day at the First Congressional District (CD1) Saturday April 5; sad because two contenders for the GOP endorsement were pealed away and a third strong candidate, Aaron Miller, emerged victorious. Now the real fight begins and Rep. Tim Walz-DFL is serious jeopardy coming from another military veteran.
The good thing about this weekend there at Southwest Middle School in Albert Lea was there was a great contest between three strong conservative Republican candidates, Mike Benson, the former State Representative, Jim Hagedorn, and Aaron Miller. After two ballots, Mike, for whom I have all the respect in the world, bowed out. On the third ballot Jim followed suit, even though Aaron didn't have quite enough votes to carry the day. After that the seated delegates in the hall voted unanimously to give the endorsement to Miller.
Now a word about Benson and Hagedorn. These are two scrappy, respectable, honorable men who took the fight to Tim Walz who has a horrible legislative record. I like Mike because when I was going through my masters program in New Media Journalism, he was a wealth of knowledge and helped my build my final project around the failed Voter ID law amendment that he co-authored. We lost that fight, but the struggle for voter integrity lives on and Mike and State Senator Carla Nelson and others were warrior leaders fighting that fight, and I am so grateful for Mike's assistance. He gave a concession speech Saturday after the third ballot that was so classy that I was in tears. They don't make them like that any more. Thank you Rep. Benson for fighting for us here in Minnesota.
Now Jim Hagedorn was a Washington bureaucrat who was also the son of a well known congressman. Despite being an insider in the Washington beltway, which I think hurt him in the eyes of some, he actually got legislation passed in his tenure there that reduced his agency's budget and return substantial funds back to the taxpayer. I liked the happy warrior fight in Jim Hagedorn. He's run twice now and he is a great debater and is always willing to take shots at the enemy. His quick wit is cutting and he get's right to the heart of the matter. Despite that, he also was a very honorable soul who lived by the Ronald Reagan mantra, "thou shalt not speak ill of another Republican". At the Olmsted County convention last month as I entered the Byron High School, I saw Jim Hagedorn and Mike Benson standing side by side campaigning together and handing out literature. I commented on this to Hagedorn when I said, "that's neat! Campaigning right along with the enemy Jim?" To which Hagedorn replied, nodding at Benson, "That's not an enemy, that's just a competitor!"
I cast a ballot for each one of these men in turn as my duty as a seated alternate and I was saddened when I realized that both of my candidates lost. But that is politics and its now time to set our sights on the future and support the winner, a strong candidate in his own right.
Aaron Miller emerged the victor of that contest and deserves a look. He is a businessman, a family man and a 20 plus year veteran of the Army Reserve, having attained the rank of Sergeant Major, a capstone in any military career. Anyone who attains that rank, the highest pay grade of the enlisted grades, has been vetted by his peers and superiors to rise to that level and that is significant. He has significant experience in overseas deployments, progressed through the toughest leadership training in the world and has led his fellow Soldiers in combat.
Tim Walz, our current Representative in Congress, was also a Sergeant Major, briefly. He had the chance to serve in combat, but chose instead to occupy a post in the relative safety of Europe. We honor his service as a National Guard Soldier, in the very same division that I served, The 34th Infantry Division. But what we don't appreciate is his record of service since then as a representative in Congress. More on that in a minute. With Aaron Miller as his challenger this time, Walz cannot run on his experience in the military. While impressive, it doesn't compare to that of Sergeant Major Miller, who was a Civil Affairs background and multiple deployments in the dangerous combat zones of the Middle East. A garrison Sergeant Major simple doesn't have the chops in my view to test well against a peer who actually led troops in theater. Period.
Not that people on the Democrat side really care about that. Walz's military credentials were only useful in pulling away center left Democrats and independents who prefer a moderate candidate with a history of service. It does nothing for the far left radicals that is Walz's real base.
Unlike Walz, Miller appears to be a strong conservative who better represents the values of southern Minnesotans of the First District. Walz likes to claim the moniker of the Moderate from Mankato, but he is far from it. Every opportunity he has, he has voted for the far left agenda, voting in lockstep with Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.
Let's take a look at some of his votes recently. Walz says he is a veteran for veterans. But when it comes to veteran's issues, his votes actually hurt. For example, when the sequester hit and the democrats partially shut down the government, full-time Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, without whom those reserve components would not run as sufficiently, were required to go to work for a month and not get paid. Republicans put together legislation that would pay those soldiers after the fact. Tim Walz voted against this bill.
Tim Walz also voted for the most recent budget, so that finally the democrats can be on record doing their jobs and passing a budget. But, that budget cut veteran's benefits of retirees and medical retirees by 1 percent. Tim Walz signed on to that budget even though it hurts veterans.
And finally, Tim Walz has voted for the disastrous Affordable Health Care Act known as Obamacare that we know now hurts everyone across the board. Instead of extending coverage to the uninsured, it actually kicked the individually insured folks off their plans and forced them to get a more expensive plan from the government. This bill has been adjusted numerous times, contrary to the constitution, by the Executive Branch so that it lessons the pain on certain constituents during the election cycle so that it no longer resembles the bill as it was originally passed by congress.
Tim Walz owns this failure. He signed onto it and he owns it and that and many other reasons makes him vulnerable to a GOP challenger.
Aaron Miller during his acceptance speech following his endorsement said, "Someone said we should return Tim Walz to academia! Let's not! Let's just send him off to retirement where he can't do any more damage!"
I agree! That's why I think we should send Aaron Miller to congress this November and will do everything I can to support his candidacy!
Learn more about Tim Walz's votes here.
Find out how you can support Aaron Miller here.


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Harding Park ponders replacing greens
Updated 11:54 pm, Friday, November 2, 2012
PGA Tour and San Francisco officials convened at Harding Park on Friday to formally announce the Schwab Cup Championship's return at this time next year.
Peer further ahead and some other notable golf events loom on the horizon, including a PGA Tour playoff tournament in 2016. Also on tap, perhaps: new greens at Harding Park.
Phil Ginsburg, general manager of the Recreation and Park Department, acknowledged there have been conversations about replacing the course's putting surfaces. Those greens, now a mixture of bent grass and poa annua, would become completely bent grass, following the lead of nearby private courses (including the Olympic Club).
The project, if it happens, figures to occur after next year's Schwab Cup. That still would allow time for the new greens to round into shape before Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Co. come to Harding in '16.
City officials also must find a way to pay for any renovation of the greens, no small obstacle given ever-present budget constraints.
"Resources are always going to be an issue, so we need to figure out the smartest way to do it," Ginsburg said.
Woods and his colleagues raved about Harding Park's greens during the American Express Championship in 2005. They were more restrained in their praise (read: unimpressed) during the Presidents Cup in '09.
The Schwab Cup, the Champions Tour's season-ending event, will come back to Harding on Oct. 31-Nov. 3. It was held there in 2010 and '11 before moving to Scottsdale, Ariz., this year, and probably will rotate between San Francisco and Scottsdale through 2016.
The city's contract with the PGA Tour also raises the possibility of the Presidents Cup returning to Harding Park in 2017 or 2021. That biennial match-play event, pitting top U.S. players against an international team, will be played next year in Dublin, Ohio, and at an international venue in 2015.
"I'd absolutely love to bring the Presidents Cup back to San Francisco," Mayor Ed Lee said. "There's such a strong international connection in this city."
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Chanos Sees Transitional Woes For Oil And Coal
Founder and President of Kynikos Associates Jim Chanos appeared as a guest host on CNBC's Squawk Box Thursday morning where he predicted bad news for global coal as the world switches to natural gas.
Chanos also discussed some problems that big oil is facing, and talked about why some state-owned oil companies are political vehicles.
"Forgetting the EPA, which has got it's own issues with coal industry, I think it's bad news generally for global coal," said Chanos.
"As more and more countries switch over to natural gas, it's not just going to be the U.S., ultimately it'll be China, ultimately it'll be Europe even more so, so coal will be under pressure, I think, globally."
Chanos went on to say that it's a secular problem for the industry due to the convenience of natural gas in terms of cost, transportation and burning efficiency.
As far as oil goes, Chanos painted a picture of an industry deep in transition and increasingly lost in rising costs.
"We're short two different groups of the major oil companies. The big, publicly traded majors like Exxon (NYSE: XOM) and others have had a great business that's…really becoming a mediocre business right now," said Chanos.
"And their problem is finding costs and ultimately what were really phenomenal-type businesses, 20 percent, 30 percent return on capital businesses, now are on the margin, you know, not very profitable in terms of new investment."
Related: Jim Chanos Talks Long, Short And Ugly Trades
According to Chanos, the finding costs for oil are so high in markets like "deepwater drilling, dealing with Mr. Putin, you know, also, the Arctic," that they're loosing money at large rates beyond the hits that they're taking from fracking.
"I mean, it's amazing how much costs have gone up, and so consequently, companies like Exxon, who used to do share buybacks and pay hefty dividends out of free cash flow, in effect now are financing those. They're not covering it anymore. That's number one," said Chanos.
"But they're in a lot better shape than the national oil guys. Petrogras and Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), and PetrolChina (NYSE: PTR), and companies like this who really are not business, they are pass through vehicles for their citizens."
He called the situation in Brazil a political vehicle, saying that Western shareholders and bondholders are subsidizing the citizens of Brazil through Petrogras. Chanos cited that they exclusively do business with Brazilian suppliers and can't charge full price for gasoline and diesel.
At the time of this writing, Jason Cunningham had no position with the mentioned entities. Visit Jason on Twitter @JasonCunningham.
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The wire on the #2 terminal is the voltage sense wire. When that wire is disconnected the alternator stops charging. (at least that is the way Delco Remy designed it) Since it is no longer charging there is no voltage to back feed the ignition system and the engine shuts off with the switch.
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Sweeping the competition under the rug, The Hunger Games is number one for a second week in a row. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks, the story of a young girl who must fight to the death in a public game put on by her government has awakened a new set of fans.
Grossing over $63.5 million this weekend -- a score for even a first weekend film -- The Hunger Games destroyed Wrath of the Titans, which came in second with $34.6 million, according to Deadline Hollywood. The sequel to the hit Clash of the Titans starring Sam Worthington didn't appear to hold up against Katniss' crossbow.
Coming in a slow third, the Julia Roberts and Lily Collins reprise of the classic Snow White story, Mirror Mirror, only earned $19.3 million. The comedic take on the vintage fairy tale is one of two Snow White films to open this year. Audiences have been waiting to see the difference between Mirror Mirror and Snow White and the Huntsman, and now box office numbers begin to give a sense of how this fairy tale drama will play out.
Coming in fourth this weekend with an estimated $14.8 million is 21 Jump Street, the action comedy starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. The raunch-com is about two 20-something cops who have to go undercover in high school.
The tree-hugging 3-D sensation, The Lorax, came in fifth this week with an estimated $8.3 million. The reprise of the popular Dr. Seuss story has been popular with parents and kids alike.
Disney's John Carter adventure about a Civil War soldier who travels to Mars only to find even more conflict there earned an estimated $2 million, bringing it in at number seven.
The romantic comedy based on the book with the same name, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, came in seventh with an estimated $1.7 million. The story about a rich sheikh who wants to bring salmon fishing to the Middle East stars Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt.
Coming in eighth on what has been a good run is Act of Valor, the Navy SEALs action drama, with $1.3 million. And, rounding out the top 10 are A Thousand Words at ninth with $1 million and Project X at tenth with $255,000.
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ROSSVILLE — Chase Knott twice came through in the clutch, lifting the Topeka Senators to a 4-3 win over Rossville on Wednesday.
With the win, the Senators improved to 6-4 and are now tied for second place with the Junction City Brigade in the Mid-Plains League.
Knott, a shortstop from Rogers State (Okla.) University, hit a game-winning home run in the eighth inning on a 3-0 count. It was a swing in which Knott did not have the green light.
"I just decided to go," Knott said. "In a tied ballgame with a short porch, I just decided to take a cut."
Rossville loaded the bases in the ninth inning against closer Tanner Gragg, and Knott, who had not pitched in three years, came in and finished the game by inducing a grounder.
"I had not pitched since my senior year in high school in 2011," Knott said. "We were out of pitching so someone had to come in."
The Rattlers jumped out to a 3-1 lead, one of the runs scored via a solo home run by first baseman Harrison Hill.
Senators second baseman Andrew Ramirez tied the game in the sixth by hitting a two-run double down the left-field line.
"We needed a big hit down two runs," Ramirez said. "The pitcher went down and away, and I just got the job done."
Anthony Miele earned the win throwing two-plus innings of scoreless relief. It was the second appearance for Miele in the three-game series. Miele, a side-armed pitcher from Allen County Community College, did not give up a hit and is becoming someone Senators coach Chris Graves can lean on for big outs.
"I loved the fight tonight," Graves said. "And Miele did a great job. I love the sidearm. I think everyone loves the side-armer. If he picks up a few miles an hour, he has a chance to become a great closer."
Topeka got multiple-hit nights from Austin Culwell, Kameron Clark and Chase Ray.
Rossville wasted a strong outing from former Topeka West Charger Ben Ramberg, who threw five solid innings. Rossville left 12 runners on base and the loss drops the Rattlers to 1-8 in Mid-Plains play.
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Zam's refusal to apologise uncouth
YOURSAY 'It is amazing when someone can say something very derogative and yet perceive it is not, and presume it won't hurt ties with others.'
'I may apologise, if Susilo repeats criticism in M'sia'
Ferdtan: Former information minister Zainuddin Maidin talks nonsense when he said Indonesia's third president BJ Habibie can meet PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang but not Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Do our ministers, or former ones, have some grey matter between their ears? No wonder, our country is going to the dogs.
Anonymous #67264380: I am not sure about the definition of culture, but the right to protest and fight against tyranny has been around since the dawn of men.
All religions and philosophies advocate the right to be heard and the right to fight against oppression, suppression and corruption. What is Zainuddin talking about - that the culture of demonstration is imported from Indonesia?
To oppose is the natural instinct of humankind when the threshold of tolerance is reached and we do not need to learn from the Indonesians to seek redress. How stupid can one be?
Is this former Utusan Malaysia chief editor seeking a spot in Dr Mahathir Mohamad's proposed cabinet when he makes a comeback?
Anonymous #12566075: Zainuddin, why do you want to insult our intelligence by saying that we are always misled by the opposition or Anwar to protest on the streets? Do you think you are more intelligent than us?
We certainly know what Umno leaders have been doing in abusing its power to rob the nation's wealth and use the police and attorney-general to cover up their sins.
Appum: Zainuddin, do you know the meaning of uncouth?
Anonymous #05023297: I suppose Zainuddin feels that he speaks for the Indonesians as well and that Utusan is well-regarded in Indonesia.
He finds a way to squirm out of a hole that he has dug and uses some flimsy reasons to deflect the need to respond directly.
Stop Lynas now: Zainuddin, why do you always say things and do things which make people sick? Don't you have a purpose in life?
Durio zibethinus: When Zam speaks in broken English, it's a joke. When he speaks in Malay, it's also a joke. How on earth did he become information minister. No wonder we are all so misinformed.
Bye Bye: I am 100 percent sure Anwar did not provoke any race to participate in street demonstrations. I was there, my brother was there and so were many of my friends.
Many people, not members of Pakatan Rakyat parties, just want to get rid of Umno and people like this idiot.
Mahathir has done extremely well to produce many brainless towering Malaysians in his splitting image.
Malaysians Are Not Stupid: When have any BN politician apologised for any wrong. They are all super human beings incapable making any mistakes. In fact, we should start worshiping them.
T: Now Antara is lying? He thinks everyone has the morals of Utusan.
Kelate: Antara is the official news agency of the government of Indonesia. Zam still does not get it that it means it is the official statement from the government of Indonesia.
It really reflects poorly on us that we had such a retard as a minister previously.
Gggg: To my neighbour Indonesia, I, on behalf of one Malaysian politician with the mentality of an eight-year-old, would like to apologise for the comments he made. I seek your forgiveness.
Q..!: It is amazing when someone can say something very derogative and yet perceive it is not, and presume it won't hurt ties with others.
Clever voter: First, it is obvious that such character is the hallmark of existing ruling party. Not only are they intellectual bankrupt, increasingly signs of desperation are appearing.
Without even considering the so-called foreign intervention, this man is part of a corrupt regime which that have betrayed the trust given to them, abused their power, and denied the people of what they deserved.
We need all the help we can get to overturn such decline and decay.
KSD: Wrong, Zainuddin. Anwar's goal is not to topple a peaceful government and establish a violent regime. Rather, it is the exact opposite.
He, along with many other parties, is working to topple a violent regime that is oppressing its own people and establish a fair and just government.
But then again, Zainuddin, you probably know that and that is why you are so worked up.
AKUTUAN: Hello Zam, we are not provoked by Anwar but we are provoked by an Umno politician like you.
The Chinese community is not stupid. We just want a fair election and a peaceful place to live in. Most Chinese want a clean leader, regardless of his or her race. Is that too much to ask?
Tomkurus: Habibie's lectures in Malaysia recently were very well received and he was hailed as a hero of the Nusantara. Zainuddin is a mischievous loser who is trying to attract some attention.
Indonesians need not be upset. Zainuddin was always regarded as a trouble-making clown even when he was information minister for a short while. Habibie, on the other hand, will always be regarded as a statesman.
Mushiro: Zainuddin, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has no time for you. He has raised his objection openly and you can interpret this any way you want.
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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silver Spring Networks, Inc. (NYSE: SSNI), a leading networking platform and solutions provider for the Internet of Important Things™, today announced that it will host an informational call with investors to discuss changes it will make to its non-GAAP financial reporting in future earnings reports. The conference call will begin at 2:00 PM Pacific time on Monday, February 13, 2017. Silver Spring Networks will post materials today related to this change to its website at: http://ir.ssni.com.
On May 17, 2016, the Staff of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") updated their Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs") related to the use of publicly reported non-GAAP financial measures. After continued consideration of the C&DIs, Silver Spring Networks has determined to further modify the way in which it reports its non-GAAP financial results, beyond the revisions it made beginning with its second quarter ended June 30, 2016 report.
Silver Spring Networks will continue to report billings, cost of billings and non-GAAP operating expense, and will also provide the additional GAAP measures used internally by management to adjust GAAP measures to arrive at the company's previously-reported non-GAAP metrics. Silver Spring Networks is not changing the way it manages its business, makes planning decisions, evaluates performance or allocates is resources, but rather is changing the presentation of its financial reports.
Silver Spring Networks will not be discussing any business or financial results on this call. Silver Spring Networks will report its fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2016 results on February 21, 2017 as previously announced.
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Time: 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time
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Malta has strong economic ties with EU countries, but also with states outside the European Union, which grants it a great advantage when it comes to foreign investments. Realizing the importance of foreign investment for the economic growth, the Government has designed different programs and schemes providing incentives or tax deductions for foreign entrepreneurs from various industries. Some of these incentives refer to the easiness of setting up different types of companies in Malta.
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The private limited liability company is the most employed type of business vehicle in Malta. According to the Maltese Company Act, a private limited liability company must have a minimum share capital of 1,165 euros. However, if the share capital does not exceed the minimum requirements, it must be fully subscribed upon incorporation, while if it exceeds the minimum share capital, at least 20% of the amount must be deposited. The private company is also required to have at least two shareholders, one director, one company secretary and a registered office. The legislation does not require for the company's directors to be Maltese residents.
Limited liability companies may also be registered as public companies. This type of company is required to have at least two shareholders who will subscribe a minimum share capital of approximately 46,600 euros of which at least 25% must be paid upon the incorporation of the company. Compared to the private company, the public company must have at least two directors and may trade its shares on the Maltese Stock Exchange.
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Why am I a journalist?
About a month ago I asked journalists, with all the abuse, furloughs and long hours… why are you a journalist?
I got great responses from journalists across the country, and even one from across the pond.
Thank you all so, so much!
Yes, we're facing some hard times… but, without a doubt, this is one of the most exciting times to be a journalist. These responses were so inspirational to me… and I hope these answers help remind you why we do this… and hopefully these answers keep you going.
Remember, what we do matters!
NOTE: It's not too late to submit your answer! I will try to collect these to help us all remember why we chose to take on this noble
profession lifestyle.
DESIGN NOTE: I'm looking for a multimedia-ish gallery that will randomly display and cycle through the responses. Any suggestions?
- edpmary (Mary Hamilton) | Norwich, Norfolk, UK
- Hamilton made her video using her iPhone while walking home: http://j.mp/bJwYDH. So simple, so powerful, so awesome!
- EricaNaone (Erica Naone) | Boston
- The first person to call is Erica Naone, I.T. Editor, Web & Social Networking at the Technology Review.
- BetterBio (Khadijah Britton) | Boston, SF & interwebs
- Britton left multiple voicemails trying to help me by sharing her story. We are all so fortunate that she stuck with it, because her story is fantastic! She also left a comment.
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez) | Santa Fe, N.M.
- Because newsrooms are filled with smart people with a purpose. I like smart people and having a purpose to my work.
- zachbehrens (Zach Behrens) | Studio City, CA
- bc ive always bn the guy who enjoyed gathering info & then spreading it. it's 2nd nature, even if when not wrkn in the field
- NSlayton (Nicholas Slayton) | Los Angeles, CA
- Because just maybe, we can educate people and help build a better future. Or maybe I'm just too optimistic.
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui) | Los Angeles, CA
- I never want to stop learning. I never want my job to be routine. I also have a type of humor only journalists find funny.
- AsianStig (Isaiah Narciso) | California, USA
- because I have this strange feeling to keep elected leaders & other powerful people accountable for their actions.
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato) | New Orleans
- Saw a Jack Anderson speech in high school, may have been hypnotized.
- alexschmidt (alexschmidt) | Los Angeles, CA
- b/c it's possibly the only career where being critical, always looking for the negative, is a help rather than a hindrance … also, it's one of few careers where you can be self-servingly creative while also truly serving public interest
- WordSmithette (Jen King) | Jet City
- because you can't help it? more way of life than job.
- stevesaldivar (Steve Saldivar) | East Los Angeles
- I <3 STORIES! & That's why I'm a journalist.
- jghellum (Jennifer Gaie Hellum) | Phoenix, AZ
- because of curiosity and extroversion; I have a need to learn and a need to share what I learn with others.
- nickdean12 (nickdean12) | Washington, D.C.
- I am a journalist because there's a story behind everything and the only way to effect wide-spread change is to inform.
- kait4788 (Kaitlin Ugolik) | New York
- i just want to tell people's stories and make readers feel a connection with people they didn't think they could
- DSMacLeod (D.S. MacLeod) | Portland, ME
- I don't see any choice. Being a journalist is hands down the coolest job.
- EatCheap (Alison Ashton) | Los Angeles
- Ultimately, because I like to learn new things. If you want to be a journalist, you want to be a lifelong student.
- spsullivan (S.P. Sullivan) | Northampton, MA
- I'm a journalist because I'm constantly wondering what that thing does, who that guy is and why things are that way and not this way. At some point I realized other people might be wondering that, too – they just didn't realize you could talk someone into paying you to ask.
- RhiBowman (Rhiannon Bowman) | Charlotte, NC
- People deserve to know. Also, I'm a compulsive writer and information gatherer.
I used to make a heckuva lot more money as an insurance salesperson and marketer, but left the industry because it felt – and was – dirty. (One of the clients I sold annuities for was AIG.)
Being a freelance journalist makes me feel like I'm making a difference. Sure, I spend a lot of time wondering where my paychecks are and if they're lost in the mail, but, really, who cares? I used to work for the money, now I work to help people understand huge issues and to, hopefully, make a difference.
I'd say life is better now.
P.S. Thanks for askin'.
- writepudding (Liana Aghajanian) | Los Angeles
- I'm a journalist because there is nothing that makes me feel more alive than telling a story and more honored than having the privilege of eliciting even the smallest change through words while empowering myself with knowledge from all walks of life.
- allieg (Allie Ghaman) | Ann Arbor
- Every day is a blank slate. If you made a mistake today, tomorrow is a chance to make it better. If you did something well, tomorrow's challenges will keep you humble. I love never having to live the same day twice.
- MonicaHare1 (Monica Hare) | Sarasota, FL
- 1) I liked sports and wanted to write about athletes and sporting events.
2) I'm anal retentive about words, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and instead of being called OCD, these habits are valued in journalism.
- Marina D. Sandoval
- – I love learning something I never knew I didn't know.
– To have the ability to see,hear and experience priceless moments that others could only dream of.
– I absolutely love peoples reactions when u talk about a photoshoot/story ur working on and they just say wow you are so lucky and that is so amazing.
- KM Britton
- Because it is, quite literally, what I have wanted to do all of my life (since I was 4) and at 33, I finally have the guts to do it.
Because I am a compelling, honest, thoughtful writer.
Because law school taught me mad research skillz and I would rather put them toward wising up the public than toward making someone lame rich(er).
Because I know a lot about an industry (biotech) that the public understands very little (if at all), and I feel personally called to remedy that.
Because aside from being a journalist, I also always wanted to be the female James Bond, and investigative reporting is the next best thing. No, really. It is.
She also left a voicemail.
- Shaun Chavis
- I love it. I cannot imagine doing anything else… I know the pay sucks, I know job opportunities are dwindling, and sometimes I think maybe I should find something else. Maybe I should have been a lawyer or a CPA like my dad wanted me to be. But I can't think of anything else I love as much.
I think there is no better way to experience life than to be a journalist. I get to indulge my curiosity and passion to learn and explore. Journalists get front-row access to events as they unfold. We get to know people, intimately, at their best and worst. We tell the stories that move people's hearts, that move people to action, that drive Democracy and change. Everyday is a challenge to myself to be better, to push myself further, to see if I can surprise myself. I love it.
Got another. I love going to work and having no clue what's going to happen. I also love having a finished product (newscast, story) at the end of the day. There's no work piling up day after day.
- Liz Gonzalez
- I am a journalist because our work is invaluable in our society. If it weren't for us, people wouldn't get the news.
- Corey McKenna
- I always wanted to be a writer and tell stories. Now I get to hear and tell people's stories and potentially help emergency managers, first responders and other public servants do their job better by sharing the stories of their peers that they might learn from. I enjoy exposing people to resources that may benefit them.
Text message (SMS)
- wcochran (Wendell Cochran) | Washington, DC
- I am a journalist because I get to think about important things, meet interesting people and tell the world what I found. And I get paid for it.


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