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How did the British Navy develop between 1660 and 1805? What were its main functions? Where did it operate and for what purposes? Most importantly, how did the role of the navy contribute to the development of the British Empire?Maintaining the Royal Navy at its Cromwellian size and efficiency was a major problem. Samuel Pepys, the famous diarist, took on the challenge. Pepys first worked for the Navy Board and then effectively created the Admiralty as an efficient department of state. Two further wars against the Dutch followed between 1664 – 1674 but with mixed results.
Wars against France
In 1688 a political revolution that saw the fall of Pepys heralded the beginning of a series of great wars against France that lasted until 1815. This was a struggle in which navies were extremely important. France had to divide its power between land and sea, while Britain could direct its main strength onto the world's oceans. A series of notable victories over the French marked these years: Russell's at Barfleur and La Hogue in 1692, Anson's off Cape Finisterre in 1747, Hawke's at Quiberon Bay in 1759, Howe's on the Glorious First of June in 1794 and most famously Nelson's at the Nile in 1798 , and Trafalgar 1805 .
However, France was far from defenceless. In the war of 1689 – 1697 she defeated an Anglo-Dutch fleet off Beachy Head and carried out effective campaigns against British merchant shipping.
After major reforms which made its navy more effective, France won the American's their War of Independence in 1783, although the British fleet of Admiral Rodney had a major naval success at Les Saintes in the West Indies in 1782.
The French Revolution of 1793 halted the French naval revival and the professional skills of French naval personnel declined. This created an opportunity for the remarkable successes of the Royal Navy in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Wars against Spain
The faltering Spanish Empire remained a major target of British sea power. In 1704 Admiral Rooke captured Gibraltar which became the major British base in the western Mediterranean. This attack used special naval infantry, and marked the first major impact of the Royal Marines. 'Gibraltar' remains the Corps only battle honour although it has fought in many places since. When war broke out in 1739, Admiral Anson took a squadron to prey on Spanish trade. This confirmed not only his wealth but his position as the pre-eminent sailor of his generation who was as effective at administration as he was commanding at sea.
Nelson made his name with his contribution to Jervis's victory over the Spanish at St Vincent in 1797 and the fleet he defeated at Trafalgar had a substantial Spanish force.
After Trafalgar
The war with France went on for another ten years. The Royal Navy's greatest contribution during this period was the unremitting blockade; this not only prevented Napoleon rebuilding his fleet but also encouraged enemies in Europe to rise up against him. In 1812 war broke out with America after disputes made worse by the blockade. After some reverses in minor frigate actions, Britain was able to deploy sufficient maritime strength along America's eastern seaboard to bring peace in 1814. By 1815 Britain, through the Royal Navy, was unchallenged mistress of the oceans.
Surveying the world
The Eighteenth Century Royal Navy also carried out more peaceful tasks. A major programme of scientific surveying greatly increased knowledge of the geography of the world. The most notable personality was Captain James Cook whose genius for seamanship saw him map out New Zealand and the east coast of Australia, and discover Hawaii. Such expeditions were helped by improvements in health on board allowing ships to stay at sea for longer periods.
Ships of the Line
Only larger ships could be safely used in the main line of battle, leading to term line of battle-ship or just plain battleship, for the most powerful ships of the day. A ship needed at least 50 guns to survive in the line of battle in 1715 increasing to 60 in 1760 and 74 in 1805.
Ships were classified by a system of 'rates' in relation to their size and gun power, originally a reflection of the captain's pay which depended on the size of his ship.
The largest vessels were First Rates with three decks and 100 guns of which HMS Victory , Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar, is the best known example. Second Rates also had three decks and between 90-98 guns. The 74 gun Third Rate with two decks was the most numerous and best balanced ship of line in the second half of the Eighteenth century; all but one of fourteen British ships at the Battle of the Nile in 1798 were 74s. Fourth Rates with 50-60 guns had largely died about by the end of the Eighteenth Century, only those with 60 guns being regarded as ships of the line after 1757.
Frigates in the Age of Sail
A new type of warship, the frigate, emerged in the mid Eighteenth century to protect merchant shipping and for fleet scouting. There were two types both mounting their guns on the upper deck; Fifth Rates carried 32-36 guns and Sixth Rates had 28 weapons.
In the 1790s the Americans built some very large 44 gun frigates with an extra gun deck on top of the normal one. After the success of these ships in the war of 1812, Britain also commissioned some similar ships of 40-50 guns.
Manning the fleet
The fleet greatly increased in size, from about 270 ships in 1700 to about 500 in 1793 and almost 950 vessels in 1805. The larger size fleet required more seamen. In peacetime the numbers were much less than in today's Navy and varied from 12,000 to 20,000 men during the Eighteenth Century.
In wartime strength increased from 40,000 in the Wars of 1739-1748 to 150,000 at the peak of the Napoleonic Wars. This situation required the infamous press gang, as Parliament would not allow alternative means of recruitment. It was considered fairer to let sailors take their chance as to whether they fell into the navy's hands.
Further reading:
J.D. Davies "A Permanent Maritime Fighting Force", J.B. Hattendorf, "The Struggle with France" and D.A. Baugh "The Eighteenth Century Navy as a National Institution" all in J.R. Hill (Ed.), The Oxford Illustrated History of the Royal Navy (Oxford, 1995).
B. Lavery, Nelson's Navy: The Ships, Men and Organisation 1793-1815 (London, 1989).


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Hi everyone,I'm interested in knowing your overall thoughts on Marian Apparitions, especially those of Fatima and Lourdes. Orthodox views about this topic seem to fall short of demand on the net. Hope to see some interesting posts Regards,Byzantino
From Byzantino: . . .what follows is a distortion of one's perception of God, with considerable emphasis placed on His wrath and vengeance rather than His love and mercy; a God who takes pleasure in the suffering of His little ones rather than their good health. To illustrate, consider that "Our Lady" told the three children at Fatima that God was pleased with their sacrifices of wearing a tight rope around their waist during the day and other self-tormenting activities (it's a shame there were no child psychologists around in those days).
Hi,Cuz in 1917 Rusia was in the midst of the communist revolution and WWI. Russia hadn't actually become communist at the time the Theotokos apeared to the three children. China was many decades away from becomming communist too. Peace, Polycarp
Hey Polycarp,My take on the matter is as follows:Russia was a predominantly Christian country unlike China or North Korea. When a godly country turns ungodly, God cannot help but be upset Bobby
Saint Polycarp:I wasn't being condescending. I'm sorry if I gave that appearance. I find much in Catholicism that is spiritually enriching (but not entirely logical). In point of fact, I used to be a Catholic of the Byzantine Rite myself and even studied for a brief period in the Melkite Eparchial seminary (all of which led me and my immediate family to Orthodoxy! !). Btw, most of my relatives on my late father's side are Roman Catholic--I love each and every one of them!Peace!Hypo-Ortho
Is this St. Polycarp from CARM? My influence is spreading, BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! :cwm30:Athanasius
I keep wondering why Russia was singled out instead of the *STILL* Communist and very populous China in the Fatima apparations. And why all those secrets and intrigue. And why did the Papacy get so involved. Hypo-Ortho
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Lately I've found myself fascinated by minimalist D&D rules like "Searchers of the Unknown" and its worthy successor "1974 Style". I also like the d20-only philosophy of True20 and Numenera's Only Players Roll principle. All three have collided in my brain to create the following incomplete rules:
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Recently I've been playing The Strange with a reasonably stable group. Yesterday I had an idea for a space-opera style recursion (parallel world for the rest of the gaming world), and having nobody else to tell I'm telling you. Don't you feel special?
The problem with wedging an entire galaxy, or even a solar system, into one of the Strange's recursions is that recursions are supposed to be small, much smaller than Earth, so that the GM isn't madly mapping planets for every adventure.
For those of you who don't know what "sword and planet" is, it's science fiction in which our lone Earthling hero is thrown onto an alien planet with generally low technology and must fight to survive. Examples include Edgar Rice Burroughs's Barsoom series (A Princess on Mars, etc.) and some of Jack Vance's work (particularly the Planet of Adventure series). The excuse for swords being the weapon of choice varies from decaying cultures to alien oppressors.
Recently I've
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LINKING PARTICIPATION, PROGRAM DESIGN AND OUTCOMES; VOLUNTARY AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS AT THE PORTS OF LOS ANGELES AND LONG BEACH by Alison J. Linder A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC GRADUATE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PLANNING) August 2010 Copyright 2010 Alison J. Linder
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|An increase in global trade has increased transportation related environmental externalities in urban areas. Particularly noticeable is the contribution to air quality problems due to emissions from ships, trucks, rail and other cargo handling equipment. Because local jurisdictions often lack authority over these sources, voluntary, incentive based programs have emerged as an alternative to traditional top down regulation or market based solutions. By using both quantitative and qualitative methods, this dissertation expands understanding of how voluntary programs operate. Much previous work concentrates on a single aspect of a voluntary program or a single motivation for participation. Through detailed case studies, this dissertation provides a more holistic picture of how voluntary programs work. Program design, the surrounding context and operator motivations for participation were explored as they lead to program outcomes.; Three theories to explain participation in voluntary programs, including social legitimacy, regulatory pressures and economic motivations, were investigated. The linkages between these motivations and program design were explored as they led to participation and program outcomes. Two cases were selected from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The first is the Vessel Speed Reduction program, an example of a negotiated agreement that asked vessels to slow down as they approached the coast, thereby burning less fuel and emitting fewer emissions close to shore. The second is the Cargo Handling Equipment Retrofit program, an example of a regulator designed program where the ports financed the addition of Diesel Oxidation Catalysts to Cargo Handling Equipment.; In the VSR case, it was determined that an easy program in a context of high social and regulatory pressures led to roughly a 50% reduction in emissions over an estimated business-as-usual scenario. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis show that strong social and regulatory pressures contributed to participation more than specific program incentives. In the CHE case, participation occurred because of the ease of the program and the desire to maintain good relationships with port officials. Despite almost complete participation, program outcomes were limited by the technology available. This study found that program design is a key element as programs must be simple enough to encourage participation, but effective enough to achieve environmental goals. Despite the ease of programs, risk and uncertainty must also be eliminated for voluntary efforts to work. By using a mixed methods case study approach, this dissertation provided enhanced understanding of the multiple elements that contribute to the outcomes of a voluntary program.
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MH-60R anti submarine warfare helicopter (photo : Militaryphotos)
Ferra, LMI Join MH-60R Team
Lockheed Martin signed a Global Supply Chain (GSC) Deed with Australia's Department of Defence in 2011, promising to identify business opportunities for Australian companies.
This week, Lockheed Martin made good on that commitment, selecting Ferra Engineering of Queensland, Australia, as one of two companies to build 120 shipsets for the MH-60R maritime helicopter, known as the Romeo.
This week, Lockheed Martin made good on that commitment, selecting Ferra Engineering of Queensland, Australia, as one of two companies to build 120 shipsets for the MH-60R maritime helicopter, known as the Romeo.
Ferra and LMI Aerospace of Missouri will split the MH-60R work worth an anticipated value of approximately $12 million (US). The shipsets include weapons pylons for the Romeos' left and right sides and mission kit assemblies.
"Lockheed Martin is committed to promoting a strong Australian industrial base," said Dan Spoor, vice president of Lockheed Martin's aviation systems. "This agreement positions Ferra and LMI to perform work not only for the MH-60R helicopters being built for Australia, but also for existing and future Romeos as well. It gives Freer and Australia an opportunity to show the rest of the world just how good their aerospace industry is."
Last June, Australia announced its plans to purchase 24 MH-60Rs from the U.S. Navy to replace 16 existing S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopters in operation since the late 1980s. The first two Romeos are scheduled for delivery in early 2014. Lockheed Martin performs the mission package integration work on the MH-60R, while Sikorsky builds the airframe.
Ferra specializes in the design, manufacture, assembly and test of aerospace structures and sub-systems for Australian and international defense and aerospace companies. It has developed high speed machining processes for aerospace materials and is also working with Lockheed Martin on the F-35 Lightning II fifth generation fighter.
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Health Indicator Report of Leukemias
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming cells. Leukemia starts in the bone marrow and then spreads to the blood. From there it can go to the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, central nervous system, and other organs. Not all leukemias are the same. Leukemias are divided into four main types: acute or chronic and lymphocytic or myeloid. Acute luekemias generally act faster but are more likely to be cured. Chronic leukemias generally last much longer but are more difficult to cure. Myeloid leukemias primarily involve cells called granulocytes or monocytes, while lymphocytic leukemias usually develop from a type of cell called lymphocytes. Some risk factors for developing leukemia include smoking, environmental exposures such as benzene, herbicides and insecticides, radiation, blood problems, viral infections, genetics, and lack of proper diet and exercise ([http://www.cancer.org]).
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- The cancer data was provided by the Utah Cancer Registry, which is funded by contract HHSN2612013000171 from the National Cancer Institute's SEER Program with additional support from the Utah Department of Health and the University of Utah
Data Interpretation IssuesIncidence rates may vary from source to source. This may be because of having more or less updated information or using different population databases.
DefinitionThe rate of leukemia (ICD-10: C91-C95) in Utah per 100,000 population.
NumeratorThe number of incidents of leukemia among Utah population for a given time period (ICD-10: C91-C95).
DenominatorPopulation of Utah for a specific period of time.
What Is Being Done?The Utah Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offers many services to those affected by these cancers such as educational information, support groups, advocacy and volunteer opportunities, treatment options, and research information. For more information visit [http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org].
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I swear it was just days ago that Seth Aaron Henderson sent a bunch of gals in leather bandages down the runway in Bryant Park and won Season 7 of "Project Runway." But Lifetime doesn't seem concerned about taking a breather. The eight season of the landmark creative competition series is coming back at the end of this month, and it appears Lifetime is making a couple of changes. No, they aren't going to do another season in LA, which was horrid. But they are expanding the series to 90 minutes an episode. From New York magazine:
"We did get always a few complaints from people that they wanted to see a little bit more, which we were obviously very excited about," says Heidi Klum, who is obviously returning to host. "So now we have half an hour more."
Really? People asked for more? I like this show, but it's already padded to the gills with blatant product placements for HP and Garnier hair care products (Collier Strong terrifies me). All I care about when I watch "Runway" is seeing whatever horrible garment the contestants were able to make out of discarded lightbulbs, and then seeing Michael Kors DESTROY each contestant at judging. So that extra half hour better come with an extra dose of catty judgments.
The show is also moving an hour earlier to 9PM EST. And Lifetime just released the names and bios of the seventeen contestants. Yep, seventeen contestants, an expanded pool of naïve waifs about to have their dreams crushed. Good stuff. Anyway, I've taken a superficial look at a handful of these contestants and highlighted a few for you to look out for.
Casanova: Yep, Casanova. That's his full name. He also has an enormous face. Looks like he could swallow a pelican whole.
Gretchen Jones: Looks like Laura Dern. I don't know if this is a good thing or not.
Andy South: Every year, "Runway" brings in a guy with floppy bangs. Here is your floppy banged "Spiderman 3" casting extra for Season 8. I bet he plays keyboards.
Jason Troisi: He's wearing a bowler hat in his head shot. I do not like him.
McKell Maddox: She's from Utah and has white girl mini-dreads. So yeah, she might be a touch kooky.
Peach Carr: Yep, there's someone in the cast named Peach. And if she hooks up with Casanova, they will make a child named Peachnova. Peach is 50 years old. The token old contestant. The token old contestant never goes far. AW, PEACHES!
Mondo Guerra: Go look at his headshot right now and tell me he doesn't belong in a spelling bee.
Nicholas D'Aurizio: GAH! THE HAIR FROSTING! IT MAKES THE BLADE STICK!
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Milan - Former Tour de France champion Cadel Evans has said he is unlikely to compete at the 2014 edition of the race as he concentrates on targetting a win in the Giro d'Italia.
"It's unlikely that I'll start the Tour de France," Evans said on Monday following the presentation of the three-week Italian epic, which begins on May 9 in Belfast and ends on June 1 in the Trieste region of Italy.
Evans, who was among the Tour de France's oldest champions when he won the fabled yellow jersey at the age of 34 in 2011, produced an impressive performance in this year's Giro d'Italia.
Despite having only several weeks of preparation following a late call-up by his BMC team, the 36-year-old was only pipped for a runner-up place by Rigoberto Uran in the final stages when Italian Vincenzo Nibali triumphed.
Evans went on to double up at the Tour de France barely a month later, but finished far off the podium as Britain's Chris Froome won his maiden yellow jersey.
Evans, who came to the cycling world's attention in 2002 when he almost won the Giro d'Italia on his debut, admits he has unfinished business at the race.
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"It's not 100 percent confirmed, but at this point it looks like I'll probably do the Giro," Evans added.
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Red Lerille, owner of Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club in Lafayette, LA, will receive the Club Industry 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Club Industry show Oct. 13, 2011, in Chicago.
"We're excited to honor Mr. Lerille this year with our award," says Pamela Kufahl, editor of Club Industry. "He's had a huge impact on the health of people in Lafayette, and in becoming a successful club operator, he maintains a personal touch with his members. He can be found many mornings at the front door greeting members as they walk in."
The 4,000-square-foot club that Lerille, a former Mr. America and Mr. Universe, opened in 1963 is now eclipsed by his current 185,000-square-foot club. The club sits on 20 acres and has a children's water park, a pro shop, a health food store, racquetball and tennis courts, indoor and outdoor jogging tracks, and a Pilates studio, as well as cardio and strength equipment. His membership is about 8,000, and he counts about 12 percent of the overall Lafayette population as members of his club.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Chaos and violence continue, corporations make a killing in Iraq, the US military announces another death, and more.
"There is a popular saying now in Iraq. They say every one dollar spent in Iraq, fifty percent of it will go to corruption, forty percent will go to security and other issues. In the end, only five percent may go to Iraqi people." Abbas Mehdi shared that yesterday in the Democratic Policy Committee hearing yesterday. The hearing follows on the heals of many Senate hearings into waste and fraud in Iraq. March 11th the Senate Appropriations committee held a hearing to "Examine Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of American Tax Dollars in Iraq." April 16th, the same Senate committee heard testimony from the White House budget director Jim Nussle. In the March hearing, Senator Byron Dorgan declared that the waste and fraud discussed was just "the tip of the iceberg" and that the hearing "ought to be the first of a dozen or two dozen hearings." Dorgan chaired the committee hearing.
Senator Byron Dorgan: In March, the Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing at my request, in which we heard from a very courageous Iraqi judge who headed Iraq's Commission of Public Integrity. This agency was established by the Coalition Provisional Authority after the US invasion of Iraq, and charged with rooting out corruption in the new government. Judge al-Radhi estimated that corruption in Iraq's government had resulted in the loss of $18 billion in government funds, and most of those funds had been US tax payer dollars. Judge Radhi said that instead of supporting his efforts to fight corruption, the top levels of the Iraqi government had ultimately suppressed his investigations. [. . . ] Judge Radhi also testified that since the establishment of the Commission of Public Integrity, more than 31 employees have been assassinated as well as at least an additional 12 family members. One would have expected that our own government would have been doing everything it could to support Judge Radhi's anti-corruption efforts. But in hearing of this committee back in May, we heard from two State Dept officials who said that our own government was not interested in ensuring accountability of U.S. funds in Iraq or in rooting out corruption. In fact, one of the officials, retired judge Arthur Brenna, said that some of the stolen funds were steered to the Iraqi insurgency. Yet the administration was generally indifferent to the problem. This indifference has had deadly consequences. We will hear from witnesses today -- one of whom was Judge Radhi's chief investigator in Iraq -- about how stolen US funds have gone to al Qaeda in Iraq. Our earlier hearing with Judge Brennan showed us that the State Dept turns a blind eye when it comes to corruption. Today's hearing will show us what the State Dept turned a blind eye to -- and what the consequences have been.
The committee heard from two witness and who knows what. Considering the long practice of trotting liars to the US Congress to argue this or that about Iraq (see the first Bush White House nonsense about incubators), an 'anonymous' witness really isn't going to be taken seriously by most people. (All the more so if they hear his reasons for wanting to be anonymous -- Iraq was his country, he came to America long before the start of the illegal war, some day he might want to hold office in Iraq . . .) For the record, much of what the unnamed stated fits points raised in snapshots; however, we're not going to focus on an anonymous witness.
The two actual witnesses were Salam Adhoob whom Dorgan was referring to in the excerpt above. Adhoob was the chief investigator for the Commission on Public Integrity (CPI) in Iraq. He spoke via a translator throughout. Abbas Mehdi was the other witness and he was the chair National Investment Commission in Iraq. He spoke without a translator. In Adhoob's prepared testimony that he read to the committee, he noted:
Based on the cases that I have personally investigated, I believe that at least $18 billion have been lost in Iraq through corruption and waste, more than half of which was American tax payer money. Of this $18 billion, I believe at least $4 billion have been lost due to corruption and criminal acts in the Ministry of Defence alone. [. . .] During my time at the agency, the CPI worked closely with the Bureau of Supreme Audit which is Iraq's version of the Government Accountability Office. In 2007, the BSA conducted an extensive audit of American reconstruction projects in Iraq. The BSA attempted to track every American-funded project in the country, visited project sites, interviewed Iraqi government officials about the status of the projects and reviewed contradicting documents that were available for inspection. In a report that has never been made public, the BSA revealed that it could not properly account for more than $13 billion in American reconstruction funds. During their audit of American reconstruction contracts, BSA officials uncovered ghost projects that never existed, projects that the Iraqi government deemed unnecessary and work that was either not performed at all or done in a shoddy manner by both American and Iraqi contractors. To cite just one example from the BSA audit, approximately $24.4 million was spent on an electricity project in Ninewa Province that the BSA concluded existed only on paper. While the BSA found that many of these projects were not needed -- and many were never built -- this very real fact remains: the billions of American dollars that paid for these projects are now gone.
Senator Robert Byrd: If your investigators uncovered evidence implicating American contractors or officials in case of fraud or corruption who was responsible for making that case and making those arrests and did you work with or receive good cooperation from your American counterparts?
Salam Adhoob: I was already responsible for a lot of investigations and some American counselors and advisers helped me; however, I have to say in order to be honest that not all the advisers and counselors at the American embassy were helpful. I would also go far as saying that some of these have helped the corrupt people. Here's an example that one American adviser specialized in human rights and he works for the Iraqi Ministry of Defence. He visited him [Adhoob, the translator begins going from "I" to "him"] in his office and he screamed at his face and this is recorded he says asking him not to investigate a particular case, screaming again and again, "Why are you investigating this case? This is American money. This is not your money." And he also sent a message in that regard. There are many, unfortunately many Americans, who are like that particular adviser who, again, asked him not to investigate with a particular American person because "the money is American money."
Senator Robert Byrd: Mr. Adhoob, if corrupt officials illegally move funds outside Iraq what resources did you have to continue investigation, make an arrest or recover the stolen funds?
Salam Adhoob: He's giving one example. He says, I'll give you one example here that there is a person an American who have helped the officials, some officials, in the Ministry of Defence, and Mr. [Nair Mohammed] Jummailly that he mentioned in his statement, he helped them to smuggle outside of Iraq, six hundred million dollars to Jordan and one hundred million to Beirut. And that person was an adviser to the Iraqi Central Bank. When the officials in the airport, in the Baghdad International Airport were again leaving or sending these sums of money, these huge sums of money to leave Iraq, he would use -- that adviser would use -- his influence with the central bank in order to overcome the objections of the officials of the international airport.
In answer to Byrd's question as to which "banks Iraqi officials were using to hide these funds," Adhoob listed the Jordanian Housing Bank ("great majority money of went to"), the National Bank in Jordan, the International Bank of Beirut "and to other banks in the UAE". Adhoob stated that money that went to the Jordanian Housing Bank then saw a portion go to Germany "and he has documents to prove that. The reason for Germany in particular is that Mr. Jummaily that he talked about in his statement has accounts in Germany, in addition, the current Minister of Defence has accounts in Germany also. Other, smaller chunks of money settled finally in New York and Pennsylvania."
Dropping back to another opening statement.
Abbas Mehdi: The Commission of Public Integrity, the chief anti-corruption agency in the country, has been given neither the authority nor the independence it needs to work effectively. As a result, there have been no prosecutions for the embezzlement of public funds. Even worse, the Iraqi Parliament has now taken proactive steps to obstruct efforts to root out corruption. At the press conference on August 30, 2008, the head of the CPI also complained that the amnesty law passed by the Iraqi Parliament on January 12, 2008 will prevent the investigation of some 700 cases of alleged corruption, some at the cabinet level, in Baghdad alone. The costs of corruption fall most heavily on ordinary Iraqi citizens. They are the ones who suffer from the complete absence of services: no water, no electricity, no oil and too little security. Just to give on example, $17 billion of Iraqi money plus $4 to 5 billion of US money has been spent on the electricity infrastructure in Iraq. But what has more than $20 billion brought the Iraqi people? In Baghdad today, more than five years after the start of war, residents have electricity for about one hour in every seven hour period.
A CODEPINK protestor decided to make a statement in the middle of the hearing by rising and declaring, "Excuse me, I don't know the protocol here but it seems to me that it seems to me -- I'm sorry that the travesty of the American public are losing money . . . I think we should focus on the average Iraqi citizen who had nothing to do with this occupation and are suffering -- and we can bail out Wall Street and couldn't give anything to the average Iraqi citizen." Next up, CODEPINK attends a vegan breakfast which they disrupt by calling for people to stop eating meat.
Senator Amy Klobuchar: One thing I've taken away from these hearings, in response to what the woman just said, the Iraqi citizens have suffered because of this corruption and loss of money and we've also learned that the, really, credibility of the Iraqi government has suffered and also our American soldiers have suffered as we've had other hearings where we've learned about contractors in a black market where ice is taken -- and sold on the black market that was supposed to go to our soldiers when it's 110 degrees outside. So I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman [Dorgan] for holding these hearings. I also want to welcome Dr. Mehdi to this hearing. I have known him for many years -- first through my father and then my family has eaten dinner at his home, he's a very good cook, Chairman Dorgan, so maybe at some point, he'll cook for us here in Washington and he's also a well respected academic in Minnesota and has worked on a bi-partisan basis to work with many elected officials and give them his insight into what is going on in Iraq. So thank you very much for your service. Mr. Mehdi, you said unless corruption is rooted out there's very little chance of achieving stability in Iraq and I think that the members of this committee would strongly agree with your assessment. Given how pervasive this corruption is -- as we've heard from you and our other witnesses -- what recommendations would you give US officials on how to combat corruption and what role can Congress play?
Abbas Mehdi: Thank you, Senator. You know, Senator, when United States went to Iraq, they went with high minded mission and the goal for Iraq was really high minded mission -- rebuild Iraq, socially, economically, politically. And Iraq people in the beginning were happy and believed what the US said. Now five years on, Iraq today in a bad shape, worse than the era of Saddam, sadly to tell you this. So what can be done? There were so many mistakes. And as a basic principle, you need to recognize the mistakes first, then to admit these mistakes, then to go from there. I think when Bremer went to Iraq, made a serious mistake, there's are some problem with the Constitution, there's a problem with the ethnic policy, and there's a problem they brought wrong people and they give them power and authority. Now, if you really want to do it right, because there is no hope now, you have to move everybody and you start from the beginning. Is the United States ready to do that? I don't think so? Maybe through the international community. Because until now Iraq people are dying, suffering and, still in Baghdad -- this is the capitol, only one hour every seven hours they receive electricity. There's no medicine. There's no food. How long is it going to take? So either the United States is able to help Iraqi people and do something dramatic or leave them alone.
Staying with the topic of contracts (or 'rewards'), AP reports that Perini Corp had just "won more work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers valued at about $170 million to build bomb-resistant roofing and buildings in Iraqi war zones." And the BBC notes the deal between the 'government' of Iraq and Royal Dutch Shell ("the second between the government and a foreign firm since the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003") that Hussein al-Shahristanti (Minister of Oil) signed off on yesterday. Sam Dagher (New York Times) points out, "The company described its decision to open an office here as a milestone that partly reflected the vast improvement in Iraq's stability compared with conditions during the worst years of the war. But in a sobering reminder of the underlying dangers of doing business here, the company would not disclose the location of its office, and the senior Shell official who announced the gas deal was accompanied by a phalanx of armed guards." Leila Fadel (McClatchy Newspapers) explains, "This is the second deal that the elected Iraqi government has concluded with a foreign firm, after a $3 billion deal with the China National Petroleum Corp." and that "Western oil companies are eager to return to Iraq, but the parliament has yet to pass a law that would give them a large stake in oil production in Iraq. Many Iraqis worry that foreign oil companies would exploit the country's oil fields with no benefit to Iraqis."
Today the US Senate Committee on Armed Services went through the motions. Appearing before the commitee were the US Sec of Defense Robert Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair Gen James E. Cartwright. It was time to yet again serve up five-year-old left overs and hope someone nibbled. Gates offered, "The president has called our reduction in troops numbers a 'return on success.' I, of course, agree, but I might expand futher. The changes on the ground and in our posture are reflective of a fundamental change in the nature of the conflict. In past testimony, I have cautioned that, no matter what you think about the origins of the war in Iraq, we must get the endgame there right. I believe we have now entered the endgame -- and our decisions today and in the months ahead will be critical to regional stability and our national security interests in the next few years." Staying with the Defense Dept, Lt Gen Lloyd Austin III briefed reporters yesterday from Iraq and used "positive" and "progress" repeatedly. For what doesn't matter, check out the write up by Adam Levine (CNN). The press briefing was so much more interesting. Austin did a hard sell on the "Awakening" Council members declaring, "One of our primary focus areas as we move foward is transitioning the Sons of Iraq program to the Iraqi government. The volunteer movement that started in Anbar and spread across the rest of the country significantly contributed to the security successes that we are now taking advantage of. The Sons of Iraq have paid a heavy price fight al Qaeda and other insurgent groups, and it's important that the government of Iraq responsibly transition them into meaningful employment. Prime Minister Maliki has assured me that the government will help those who help the people of Iraq. And so next week in Baghdad the government will accept responsibility for approximately 54,000 Sons of Iraq, and we will be there to assist in the transfer. We spent the last few weeks working hand in hand with our Iraqi partners on this transition, and I'm confident that this will go well. And you should know that we will not abandon the Sons of Iraq." In response to a question from Bill McMichael of Military Times, Austin stated that there were 99,000 "Awakening" Council members and 54,000 are in Baghdad "so we will start with the Baghdad province next month and transition that element first, and then we will begin to move to other parts of the country and transition those elements." The most interesting exchange took place when JJ Sutherland (NPR) attempted to pin down Austin on what happens when the 54,000 transfer over in terms of what they do now and what they will do? Sutherland had to repeatedly bring up the issue of "Awakening" Council members currently staffing checkpoints in Baghdad and ask what happens to those checkpoints? Austin's repeated replies indicated he hadn't understood the question because no one in the US military had thought about that. Best echange.
JJ Sutherland: Sir, I understand that but I'[m saying, "What happens in October? I understand eventually you want to have them be plumbers or electricians. But in October, there are a lot of checkpoints that have been manned by the Sons of Iraq. Are those checkpoints all going to go away? Are they only going to be staffed by Iraqi police now? That's my question. It's not eventually, it's next month.
Lt Gen Lloyd Austin: Yeah. Next month the Iraqi government will begin to work their way through this. And there's no question that some of them, some of the checkpoints, many of the checkpoints, will be -- will be manned by Iraqi security forces. In some cases, there may be Sons of Iraq that will be taksed to help with that work. But in most cases, I think the Iraqi government will be looking to transition people into different types of jobs.
At which point the Pentagon's spokesperson (DOD press office director) Gary Keck jumped in with the cry of one more question. Erica Goode (New York Times) reported today on the tensions in Baghdad as the transfer of "Awakening" to the puppet government approaches and notes that "Awakening" Councils in Adhamiya "have posed increasing problems. . . . Some residents complain that the men, not a few of them swaggering street toughs, use their power to intimidate people. Sometimes violence erupts."
Mohammed Al Dulaimy (McClatchy Newspapers) reports 2 Baghdad roadside bombings that resulted in 1 death and seven people wounded, and two Basra roadside bombings resulted in 1 death. Reuters notes an Iskandariya roadside bombing that claimed the life of 1 person "and wounded his wife and son".
Mohammed Al Dulaimy (McClatchy Newspapers) reports a Sulaimniyah court house shooting that claimed the life of a Hassan Ghalib and left a police officer wounded while US forces shot dead Jassim Mohammed Al Garout ("Awakening" Council head) in Salahuddin. Reuters notes 1 person was shot dead in Mosul.
Mohammed Al Dulaimy (McClatchy Newspapers) reports 1 corpse discovered in Baghdad. Reuters notes 1 corpse was discovered in Mosul.
Today the US military announced: "A Multi-National Division -- Center Soldier was killed as a result of a small-arms fire attack west of Salman Pak Sept. 23." McClatchy Mohammed Al Dulaimy reports that Iraqi police state two US soldiers died, that 2 Iraqis were killed in the exchange and that "[p]olice said the attacker saw American soldiers searching an Iraqi woman using their hands, which prompted him to pen fire on the soldiers." The announcement brings to 4170 the number of US service members killed in Iraq since the start of the illegal war with 19 for the month thus far.
George Bryson's "Army Ordered to discharge soldier who found religon in Iraq" (McClatchy's Anchorage Daily News) reports that US District Judge John Sedwick has ordered that Private First Class Michael Barnes be released from the US military as a conscientious objector (with honorable discharge). Judge Sedwick found the army's claims that this was some maneuver on Barnes' part to avoid service were assertions the military failed to prove and that "testimony by a chaplain, a psychiatrist, fellow soldiers and Barnes himself proved the contrary." The ruling should shed a light on how the military really isn't in the place to 'judge' faith and that should have been evident in the case of Agustin Aguayo. The military's rejection of Agustin's claim was an offence to faith because it went against the teachings and beliefs of most faiths, with the military arguing, in effect, that faith was a static state of being and that it could not awaken or deepen. Obviously, most faiths advocate that belief that a believer grows in their faith. That can be seen in the stories describing the testings of Jesus Christ. (The testings of, not the teachings of.)
The process isn't going to change tomorrow. And it didn't change greatly during Vietnam. (1968 saw a shake up of the CO process and guidelines.) The peace movement of that period ended the draft and that is and was an important victory but the CO process is something that many members of Congress (at that time) would make sympathetic comments of but the issue was dropped. Following the end of the current illegal war, the peace movement would be smart to pursue this because the policy rarely changes in the midst of a war (of any war).
Religious faith is not necessary for CO status (though the military currently 'forgets' that and is allowed to get away with 'forgetting' it) but we're going to focus on that aspect due to the above ruling.
A counter-argument against CO status (and against war resistance) is, "You knew what you were signing up for." No, you didn't. You couldn't. And that is the story of the trials and testing of Jesus. You may think you do, but there is the abstract and there is the actual.
Stephen Fortunato was a CO during Vietnam and his case was not that different from Agustin's. Like Aguayo, Fortunato had an awakening and stopped carrying his weapon. (Agustin stopped carrying a loaded weapon.) Like Aguayo, Fortunato enlisted, he was not drafted. After his discharge, he attended Providence College and wrote a paper that was widely circulated at the time. In it, he noted:
I came to conscientious objection over a somewhat circuitous route -- via the Marine Corps. At the age of eighteen I freely enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve, more out of a spirit of adolescent adventure than anything else, and certainly not because I thought freedom would be better preserved if the government stuck an M-1 in my hands.
With all the passion and exuberance of youth I became a trained killer. I went to classes where I learned how to rip a man's jugular vein out with my teeth. I growled like a tiger when I was told to growl like a tiger. (It would indeed by edifying for religious and educational leaders to see their flocks brandishing bayonets and yelping and grunting on command, like well-trained jungle beasts -- all for the preservation of Western civilization!)
I was told that the Ten Commandments, however worthy they might be in civilian life, had to be suspended in the name of national interest. I was greatly impressed to see that an act perpetrated by the enemy was ipso facto vicious and deceitful, whereas the self-same act perpetrated by the United States was just and praiseworthy.
For two years I did my reserve duty without questioning the purposes or the means of the armed forces. It remained for one of the cruder excesses of military training to wrench me from the spiritual doldrums.
[. . .]
My first break with the ways of the military was emotional and intuitive. The contradictions of war and war preparations became clear and self-evident. It did not become a rational creature to permit himself to be led in cries for destruction of human life; a truly free man would not support a totalitarian system to defend freedom; one cannot bring about peace by threatening to incinerate mankind. No, I came to believe that a free man preserves his freedom by acting freely and not by following those would would herd men into regiments or send people scurrying like moles into bomb shelters. Most important of all, the free man must remain free not to kill or to support killing.
[. . .]
I knew I had arrived at conscientious objection. I was opposed in body and soul to the organized, budgeted, and officially sanctified use of violence called war. I was opposed to the compulsory and regimented aberration from the laws of God and reason, called conscription. I could no longer, in conscience, bear arms.
What course of action was I to take? I had freely enlisted in the reserves. But how free was I? Our society conspires in favor of the armed camp set-up we now live in. At the age of eighteen, I had not once considered military service as confronting me with a moral decision. It is one of the more gruesome paradoxes of our time than in a free -- or supposedly so -- society the atmosphere of choice on such a crucial issue had been so stifled.
Again, in 1968 the military's CO policies were updated and while that can be seen as a small vicotry the problem then is the problem today: the written policy is not really followed. During times of peace, it generally is and we may back off from the issue as a result. But following the end of this current illegal war, a serious investigation by Congress into how the written policy was followed or ignored is needed. Many members of the peace movement advocate for expanding the written policy (I'm not opposed to that) but the reality is that the written policy is yet again not being followed and that many attempting CO status would earn it under the current policy (as is) if it were only followed.
Turning to the US presidential race. The Democratic ticket is Obama-Biden. Yesterday, the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric featured a segment with Senator Joe Biden. Couric asked Biden how he was doing preparing for his debate with GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and, "Are you worried that you're going to have to pull your punches a bit because of her gender and you don't want to seem like you're bullying her? It's a different dynamic when it's a male/female thing, isn't it?" Biden replied, ""I don't know, is it? We're sitting here doing it right now, aren't we? Look, all kidding aside. So maybe it's a generational thing but I don't start this thing thinking 'Oh my God, this is a woman, I had better treat her differently.'" On the Obama campaign's recent ad mocking John McCain's computer skills, Biden stated, "I thought that was terrible, by the way." Couric asked, "Why did you do it then?" Biden replied, "I didn't know we did it and if I had naything to do with it, we would have never done it." And chugging down that high road, the Obama campaign unveils a new ad, as Wally and Cedric note, which deals with the very pressing 'issue' of what kind of cars GOP presidential nominee John McCain owns? He owns one car, by the way.
Ralph Nader is the independent presidential candidate and he writes (in US News & World Reports):
The broadcasts of the presidential debates this year will reach 60 million or more Americans. The array of candidates running includes two former members of Congress--Libertarian Bob Barr and Green Cynthia McKinney--as well as me, but viewers will see only two choices: a Democrat and a Republican. The rest of us are not invited.
Few voters likely know that the debate sponsor, the Commission on Presidential Debates, was created in 1987 by the two parties. Don't be fooled by its claim that its goal is to provide "the best possible information to viewers and listeners." Its purpose is to give the parties cover when they bar other legitimate candidates from debating.
Okay, time for action.
The first Presidential debate is Friday.
And we're getting stonewalled.
They won't let Ralph Nader into the Presidential debates.
So, here's what we're going to do. It's a two step process. Step one -- call Barack Obama. Tell Obama he should demand that Ralph Nader be included in the debates. And step two -- e-mail the Commission on Presidential Debates. And let them know you are onto their game. Here are the details.
Step one:
Call Barack Obama at 866-675-2008.
Hit 6 to speak with a campaign volunteer.
Once connected, politely deliver the following message:
Hi, my name is ... I was wondering if Senator Obama, being a believer in equal opportunity and equal rights, could insist that Ralph Nader and other ballot qualified third party candidates be included in the upcoming Presidential debates? After all, Nader is on 45 state ballots. And he's polling well nationwide. And he could help Senator Obama challenge the corporate Republicans. True, Ralph would critique Senator Obama for his corporate ties also. But isn't that what democracy is about? Could you please leave this message for the campaign manager? Thank you.
Step two:
E-mail Janet Brown, the executive director of the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Here's a sample e-mail:
Dear Janet Brown: Greetings. You must be busy. Preparing for the first Presidential debate this Friday. So, I won't take much of your time. Just wanted to let you know that the American people were not born yesterday. We know the deal. Take that little private corporation that you run. Controlled by the two corporate parties. And funded by big business. For the purpose of excluding independent minded candidates. Friday, two Wall Street candidates are scheduled to be in the ring. Barack Obama and John McCain. The one candidate who represents the American people, Main Street, if you will, will be on the outside looking in. So, here's a simple request. Drop your exclusionary restrictions. And let Ralph Nader into the debates. It will be good for your conscience. Good for the American people. (I believe it was The League of Women Voters that called your corporatized debates "campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity, and honest answers to tough questions.") And good for democracy. Let the American people have a real debate for once. Main Street vs. Wall Street. Thank you. Signed your name.
Onward to November
The Nader Team
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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In October, the io9 Book Club read Joe Hill's Horns. Now Hill is coming to answer your questions about the book tomorrow, Thursday, November 10.
He'll be popping into the comment thread on this very post on Nov. 10 between 10:00-11:00 AM Pacific Time. Start posting your questions for him now, and he'll answer as many as he can during that hour. The focus of this discussion is mostly Horns, but you might be able to get Hill to answer questions about his other work, or even the novel we hear he just finished.
Please be polite!
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preston par, Wed 31 Oct 08:16
Does anyone know if Hearts have a recall option. With Ikpeazu and Naismith injured and having sold Lafferty, I'm not sure how long he'll be with us.
WheelKing99, Wed 31 Oct 12:51
Beadling is an absolute crock . Waste of a wage at the minute.
Raymie the Legend, Wed 31 Oct 14:21
I was more impressed with his first goal. Showed good composure and quick feet.
WheelKing99, Wed 31 Oct 18:30
eastendalloapar, Wed 31 Oct 21:34
When was the last time that we scored from 30 yards? Normally we have tried to walk the ball into the net.
WORST, Thu 1 Nov 06:15
Then AJ should play him and Fass from the start as Fass usually has two players closing him down anytime he gets the ball. It can only be a bonus if it takes three-four players to keep an eye on those two.
Higgys Mohawk, Thu 1 Nov 16:10
Faissal has had more than enough game time to prove himself this season. Keena and Ryan should be given an extended run now.
1981par, Thu 1 Nov 21:12
Also probably paying the bulk of Faissal wages.
HalbeathRoad, Thu 1 Nov 19:32
I think we have turned the corner. 6 points in the next two games.
wee eck, Thu 01 Nov 22:41
Keena's interview on COWS seems to confirm he can't play in Reserve League games so he's going to have to hold down a place in the first team if he wants to get match practice.


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The scientifically based regimen matches the difficulty of workouts with a participant's tolerance of exercise pain and his or her self-management ability. The wellness directors set exercise goals that are continually modified based on levels of fatigue, stress and exhaustion.
Jim Annesi, a former tennis pro, launched the program three years ago after club owners told him they were continually replacing dropouts with new enrollees. He discovered that most clubs focus on the 20 percent of their members that don't need any motivation.
"It was an emphasis on getting quick physiological results and basically leaving people to their own resources," he said in the San Jose Mercury News. "With Coach Approach, we're trying to first build the exercise habit, and then look to the physiological change that could last for a lifetime."
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We are busy putting the final touches on our May 31 event in honour our building's 90-year history. We hope you will take the time to come out to the event, enjoy the activities we have in store and celebrate with us.
It's been a busy few weeks here with dance competitions and shows. We are going to take a breath over the long weekend. The Redpath box office and WKP Kennedy Gallery will be closed. As always, you can still purchase tickets online for upcoming shows at www.capitolcentre.org.
On May 24 we have Thane Dunn's Elvis Rock and Country show taking the Capitol Centre stage. This show is billed as the definitive Elvis Presley experience. This one has been a hot ticket, but there are still some balcony seats available for all the die-hard Elvis fans out there. The show includes all the classics you love from Blue Suede Shoes to Always on my Mind.
Dance also returns next week with two Dance Expressions recitals on May 25 and the BTS Dance showcase on May 26.
Coming next month, don't forget our 33rd-annual Terry's Classic Golf tournament on June 11 and our fourth-annual children's festival on June 14-16.
This year's children's festival will kick off with a wonderful family concert on the Friday night with Michael Mitchell's Canada is for Kids. Mitchell is an award-winning singer, songwriter and storyteller whose love of Canada is contagious. His show will stir up your patriotic spirit as he takes you on a musical journey with lively songs and humorous stories.
Mitchell has performed more than 5,000 shows, hosted CTV television's Story Time children's program and has written and recorded songs for Sesame Street and PBS. He also is an Officer of the Order of Military Merit.
Our festival continues June 15 with lots of activities, including puppet shows, a musical petting zoo, a slime party and crafts. Our festival concludes with a Sunday free family movie. Stay tuned for all the details. Tickets will go on sale next week.
One of the questions we get asked a lot is who has performed at the Capitol Centre. I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the notable entertainers who have graced our stage. I mentioned a few weeks ago that the Trapp Family Singers performed here many decades ago in 1945.
Others who have performed include Johnny Cash, Phyllis Diller, Brenda Lee, Gordon Lightfoot, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, National Ballet of Canada, the Bolshoi Ballet, Victor Borge, Sarah McLachlan, Howie Mandel, The Nylons, Andre Philippe Gagnon, Rich Little, Rita MacNeil, Michael Burgess, Jeff Healey, Barenaked Ladies, Jann Arden, Blue Rodeo, Andrea Martin, Gowan, Sheena Easton, Natalie MacMaster, Leahy, Alan Doyle, the Barra MacNeils, Men of the Deeps, The Wiggles, and Sharon and Bram. We have even had two astronauts — Roberta Bondar and Chris Hadfield – on our stage. It is really quite astounding when you look at the list, and I know I have probably missed lots of other notable names.
We are excited to continue our tradition and have booked a couple of legends for this July. Bruce Cockburn will perform on July 12 and Steve Earle will perform on July 17. In the coming months, we will be launching our 2019/2020 season.
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The Maryland state medical society, MedChi, and the Horizon Foundation launched an attack Tuesday on childhood obesity and a major soft drink company.
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A new ad campaign designed to show kids healthier beverage options also takes a few swipes at the Coca-Cola Co.
The Horizon Foundation claims that Coca-Cola spends a majority of its ad dollars promoting unhealthy sugary drinks that are the leading cause of childhood obesity. While they are attacking Coke, they are also asking for the company's help to work together to battle the problem.
Nikki Highsmith Vernick, president and CEO of the Howard County-based Horizon Foundation, laid it all on the line Tuesday when it comes to childhood obesity, taking a huge swipe at soft drink giant Coca-Cola, blaming it for the child obesity epidemic.
"One in three children in Maryland are overweight or obese. We are about to raise the first generation of children who will have a shorter lifespan than their parents," Highsmith Vernick said.
Pediatrician Dr. Melvin Stern said the problem has gotten out of hand.
"One additional sugary drink for a youngster increases the chance or obesity by 60 percent. We need to begin to eliminate that," Stern said.
The foundation is spending $40,000 on an ad campaign of its own, including 30- and 90-second spots to air on broadcast TV, cable and the Internet. The ads show volunteers asking people to replace their Cokes with a healthier Coke product like Dasani water.
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The idea, Highsmith Vernick said, is to get the Coca-Cola Co. on board to work hand-in-hand with them.
Ellen Valentino, executive vice president of the Maryland-Delaware-Washington, D.C. Beverage Association, and speaking for area Coke distributors, said attacking Coke is the wrong way to handle the situation.
Valentino said the beverage industry as a whole has done a lot to help with childhood obesity, presenting real, working solutions.
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (July 10, 2009) – Italy used strong offense from Cristian Savani and Michal Lasko as it defeated the United States, 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 26-24) on Friday in an FIVB World League match before 4,310 at the Sears Centre.
Both teams now have records of 6-3; however Team USA maintains its lead in Pool A with a point lead of 18-17. The two teams will play again at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Sears Centre.
Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai'i) paced Team USA with 16 points on 15 kills and one ace while Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.) added 15 on 14 kills and one block. David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) scored 14 points on 10 kills and a match-high four blocks.
Lasko led all scorers with 18 points on a match-high 16 kills, one block and one ace. Savani added 16 on 15 kills and one ace. Italy had four players in double figures.
"Italy passed better and the definitely served better," U.S. Head Coach Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.) said. "When you control passing and serving you are probably going to win the game."
Italy was credited with 99 percent positive receptions and 79 percent excellent. The United States was credited with 97 percent positive receptions and 63 percent excellent.
Italy converted 54 percent of its attack attempts (56/104) while Team USA converted 50 percent (51/103). Italy also had more aces (2-1) and more blocks (12-9).
"I'm disappointed with the result, obviously," Lee said. "This was a chance for us to secure the lead in Pool A… I thought we had a lot of mistakes, especially toward the end."
Among other U.S. scorers, Andy Hein (Carol Stream, Ill.) scored five points on four kills and one block. Jayson Jablonsky (Yorba Linda, Calif.) scored four points on four kills. Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.) scored three points on three kills. Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.) scored two points on two blocks and Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) and David Smith (Saugus, Calif.) each scored one point – Hein on a kill and Smith on a block.
Hansen, who played the majority of the match at setter, was credited with 27 running sets (assists) and no faults. Donald Suxho (Korce, Albania) replaced Hansen in the fourth set and had three runnings sets and not faults.
U.S. libero Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.) was credited with 18 excellent receptions and no faults in 25 attempts. Rooney was also credited with 18 excellent receptions in 31 attempts with no faults. Lambourne also had four digs and seven faults in 11 attempts.
Knipe started Rooney and Touzinsky at outside hitter, Lee and Hein at middle blocker, Stanley at opposite, Hansen at setter and Lambourne at libero.
Patak, Suxho, Jablonsky and Smith all played as substitutes.
Italy came out strong in the first set and led 8-4 at the first technical timeout (TTO), scoring three straight points behind the serving of Savani, who answered a U.S. timeout with an ace. The United States came back and tied the score at 11-11. The score was still tied at 17-17 when Touzinsky took the serve for Team USA and sparked a 4-0 run. Italy couldn't come back and the U.S. took the set 25-20.
Italy again led 8-4 at the first TTO of the second set, but this time it did not let the United States back in the set. With Italy leading 16-11 at the second TTO, the U.S. scored three straight points to cut Italy's lead to 16-14 but a kill by Lasko stopped the surge. With Italy leading 21-19, setter Valerio Vermiglio, who had replaced starting setter Dragan Travica in the first set, took the serve and helped Italy to reach set point at 24-19, including a kill from Emanuele Birarelli. Team USA scored a final point on a Lee kill, but Italy won the set on a quick kill by Birarelli.
Trailing 3-4 in the third set, Italy scored the next four points behind Vermiglio's serve, including two blocks, and went on to lead at the first TTO, 8-5. Italy continued to lead 16-14 at the second TTO, but the United States scored the next two points, including an ace by Stanley, to tie the score at 16-16. The score remained close until it was tied 19-19. A U.S. hitting error followed by two kills from Savani put Italy up 23-19 and Team USA never recovered.
The Italian offensive attack continued in the fourth set. With Italy leading 21-16, the large Sears Centre crowd cheered Team USA on a six-point run behind the serving of Suxho, who had replaced Hansen. Team USA led 22-21. But the final battle resulted in a 26-24 set victory for Italy.
World League Tickets: Tickets for the matches in Hoffman Estates, Ill., (July 11 against Italy) and Wichita, Kan., (July 17-18 against Netherlands) are on sale.
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For more information on World League, please visit USA Volleyball's World League web site at http://usavolleyball.org/event/event/573.
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2009 U.S. World League Roster for July 10-11
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
3 Evan Patak (Opp, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 Paul Lotman (OH, 6-7, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
7 Donald Suxho (S, 6-5, Korce, Albania, USC)
8 Andrew Hein (MB, 6-11, Carol Stream, Ill., Pepperdine)
13 Clay Stanley (Opp, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Russell Holmes (MB, 6-8, Fountain Valley, Calif., BYU)
16 Jayson Jablonsky (OH, 6-5, Yorba Linda, Calif., UC Irvine)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
Head Coach: Alan Knipe
Team Manager: Rick McLaughlin
Assistant Coach: Gary Sato
Trainer/Therapist: John Hawks
Technical Coordinator: Chris Jackson
Team Doctor: William Briner
Medical Support: Aaron Brock
Pool A Standings (as of July 10)
1 USA 6-3 (18 points)
2 ITA 6-3 (17 points)
3 NED 3-5 (11 points)
4 CHN 2-6 (5 points)
2009 FIVB World League Schedule and Results
Date: June 13-14
Opponent: Netherlands
Location: Rotterdam
June 13: Netherlands def. USA, 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 26-24)
June 14: USA def. Netherlands, 3-2 (25-16, 30-32, 25-17, 20-25, 15-6)
Date: June 19 and 21
Opponent: Italy
Location: Florence and Catania
June 19: USA def. Italy, 3-1 (25-21, 30-28, 21-25, 25-21)
June 20: USA def. Italy, 3-1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-22, 25-20)
Date: June 26-27
Opponent: China
Location: San Jose State University Event Center Arena in San Jose, Calif.
June 26: USA def. China, 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-21)
June 27: USA def. China, 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-22)
Date: July 4-5
Opponent: China
Location: Nanjing
July 4: China def. USA, 3-2 (25-19, 27-29, 18-25, 26-24, 15-12)
July 5: USA def. China, 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 25-21, 25-12)
Date: July 10-11
Opponent: Italy
Location: Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
July 10: Italy def. USA, 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 26-24)
Date: July 17-18 (7 p.m. both days)
Opponent: Netherlands
Location: Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kan.
Date: July 22-26
Event: Final Round (teams must qualify)
Opponents: TBD
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