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Look At This Resilient Dog of the Day: A Welsh Corgi named Ole, who managed to survive the avalanche that killed one of his owners, surprised his family by showing up four days later at their motel room in Cooke City, Montana.
"I just saw it outside sitting by the room, which is pretty amazing," said avalanche specialist Mark Staples.
Dave Gaillard of Bozeman was killed after being buried by an avalanche southeast of town in Hayden Creek. His wife Kerry managed to escape by clinging to a tree.
"His last words to me were, 'Retreat to the trees.' I think he saw what was coming from above, that I did not see. That reflects Dave's amazing quality — thinking of others," she told the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
Ole was believed to have been buried under the snow as well, but must have tunneled his way out. Still, the trek back to Cooke City was likely treacherous, with temperatures below freezing, and deep snow that would be taxing for the dog's short legs.
"How in the world he made it, I don't know," said Kay Whittle, the wife of a local businessman who returned the pup to his family. "If he could just talk — who knows what he did from the day of the avalanche until today?"
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- Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Maria Bello, Viola Davis, Terrence Howard, Melissa Leo, Dylan Minnette, Len Cariou, Wayne Duvall, David Dastmalchian, Victoria Staley, Brad James, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, Katrina Despain, Zoe Borde, Tiffany Morgan, Anthony Reynolds, Kyla Drew Simmons, Jason Davis, Erin Gerasimovich, Takara Clark, Todd Truley, Mike Gassaway, Brody Rose, J. Omar Castro, Jeff Pope
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Writer: Aaron Guzikowski
- Producers: Kira Davis, Broderick Johnson, Adam Kolbrenner, Andrew A. Kosove
- Co Producer: Steven P. Wegner
- Executive Producers: Stephen Levinson, Edward McDonnell , Robyn Meisinger, John H. Starke, Mark Wahlberg
- Art Direction: Paul D. Kelly
- Castings: Kerry Barden, Paul Schnee
- Costume Design: Renée April
- D.O.P.: Roger A. Deakins
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- Makeup: Donald Mowat
- Music: Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Production Design: Patrice Vermette
- Set Decoration: Frank Galline
The story revolves around a small-town carpenter named Keller whose young daughter and her best friend are kidnapped. After the cops fail to find them, Keller takes the law into his own hands, but in the process runs up against Detective Loki, a hot shot cop with confidence to burn, assigned to the case.
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- Filming Locations: Georgia, USA
- MPAA Warning: Disturbing violent content including torture, and language throughout
- Production Budget: $50 million
- Production Companies: 8:38 Productions, Alcon Entertainment, Madhouse Entertainment
- Production Schedule: January 2013 - April 2013
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Aaron Guzikowski ("Contraband") penned the Black List script which revolves around a small-town carpenter named Keller (Jackman) whose young daughter and best friend are kidnapped. After the cops fail to find them, Keller takes the law into his own hands. In the process, he runs up against the big city detective (Gyllenhaal) assigned to the case.
Villeneuve's second English-language thriller following the much smaller "An Enemy," this actually hasn't even begun filming yet (it was waiting for Jackman to finish both "The Wolverine" and his "Les Mis" press commitments) and is already locked into a fairly break-neck schedule that will see it hit cinemas in September. To be shot in Connecticut and Georgia, the project boasts a superb cast including those listed above plus Viola Davis and Melissa Leo. Could be a serious contender if it is pulled off."


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Where: The Cherry Bowl in Rockford.
When: Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with first-round action starting at 9:45 a.m. today and Saturday. there will be a cut after today's action, with the top 12 teams advancing to Saturday's finals.
Local interest: The Moline team, which won last weekend's United Township Sectional title, will be carrying the Quad-Cities banner this weekend against the 23 other qualifying teams in Rockford. Those who propelled the Maroons to the state finals were Jessica Howell (So.), Aimee Becht (Jr.), Brooke Lodge (Jr.), Kiley Miller (Jr.) and Hannah Ceurvorst (Sr.). Potential subs for Moline are Lucy Hubbard (So.), MichelleAnn Sanchez (Jr.) and Katelyn Zelnio (Sr.).
For comparison: Obviously lane conditions varied at each site, but for comparison purposes, the Maroons' 6,119 sectional score was fourth-best across the state. The Maroons were behind only Oswego East (6,582), Aurora Waubonsie Valley (6,530) and Collinsville (6,253). Only three other schools topped 6,000.
What to look for: It has been a season of firsts for the Moline Maroons bowling team, and this weekend is no different. Fresh off its first Western Big 6 Conference crown and first sectional title, the second-year program looks to make noise in its second state gathering.
The Maroons, who placed 23rd at state last season, have cruised through this postseason so far. They rolled a 5,948 score at the Big 6 meet and topped that with a 6,119 sectional score — both events at Moline's Highland Park Bowl. Moline dominated in the conference meet, collecting the top four individual spots. The Maroons won the sectional by 577 pins.
Howell has had a memorable postseason, collecting individual titles in both events. Her sectional title last weekend was the first from a WB6 bowler since 2007. Howell bowled a 1,342 in the WB6 event and a 1,360 at sectional.
Aimee Becht has knocked out 2,512 pins in the two postseason meets. Moline's lone senior, Hannah Ceurvorst, fired a combined 2,216 between the conference meet and sectional.
Moline coach Matt Woods says: "We've been on a roll at Highland the last couple of weeks. The girls have really gelled and came together all year. Hannah Ceurvorst is our lone senior and has shown great leadership and is always there to get the team going. From top to bottom we have been good, and it's because when one girls falls, another picks her up. Last year, we were like a deer in the headlights at the Cherry Bowl. This year, we're coming in a little more focused. The lane patterns are very similar."
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1989 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.0 from North America
Great workhorse that never dies
I bought it from a garage that was selling it for the work they had done on it. It had previously been owned by a cabinet company that used it for deliveries. It is a five speed manual transmission, and had 220,000 miles when I bought it.
At about 265,000 miles I dropped a used Japanese engine in it because it always kept getting an oil leak at the rear engine seal. I keep watching the odometer and can't believe how well it keeps on running.
At 330,000 miles I was still getting 28 MPG and decided to give it a pat on the shoulders and change out all the old rotting vacuum hoses, thinking a professional garage would ensure everything routed correctly. Now it runs perfectly fine, but now gets 2 MPG. What to do and what is wrong?
It has needed a bench seat ever since I first bought it, and is so much worse now, but I'm not giving up on it. Anybody know where I can find a seat?
Other than that, the only expense I've ever had with it is I replaced the water pump at about 290,000 miles and the radiator at about 320,000 miles.
It never wants to die. I see so many on the road, and never find 'em in the salvage yard.
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Can anyone advise me on the mileage problem or locating a bench seat?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
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Many reviews of Kevin Gillespie's innovative restaurant Gunshow give high marks to the food while wondering about the dim sum-style rolling cart service — especially since it can be difficult to get in the door without a reservation.
But today comes word that the restaurant recently installed something called the "Kitchen Counter" — a bar-like area that seats up to 10 people and faces the chefs' work table. The counter is for walk-ins and single diners only and cannot be reserved.
"We are making some small changes to better accommodate walk-in guests and our neighbors," says Gillespie. "We have listened to what people want and are working to be better."
The Kitchen Counter replaces Kevin's Table, which was available only by reservation.
Have you dined at Gunshow? Is the counter good news?
924 Garrett Street, 404-380-1886, gunshowatl.com.
— By Bob Townsend, for the AJC Food & More blog.
December 3rd, 2013
10:10 am
By the looks of things no one really cares…..for Gunshow counter or no counter…
December 3rd, 2013
5:30 pm
I hate to say it but this place smacks of self-indulgence. It's one thing to invite a person into your home and do whatever the heck you want; it's quite another to do the same and charge for it.
December 3rd, 2013
5:53 pm
The food was great. It's always good to start with a positive, right? The speed in which it was served, accompanied by the not so thinly veiled threat of, in reference to the food being served DimSum style that "if you like it, get it now, it may not be back around later on" was not great. It made the evening stressful and rushed. Not the place you want to go to if you want to relax and enjoy a good meal. If you are in a rush, or have to catch a plane or your pants are on fire, then Gunshow is for you.
December 3rd, 2013
7:03 pm
I love Gunshow. Have been there a few times. The food is fantastic, the service is excellent (cooks coming out and offering their creations without in any way pressuring you)… and I like the pace and flow of food and drinks. I'm confident that Gillespie will continue to improve as he innovates.
December 4th, 2013
11:58 am
I continue to be amazed at how change and innovation-phobic much of the "foodie" crowd in ATL can be. Gunshow is different. But in this case, if you can drop your preconceived notions, it's also one of the most exciting, and rewarding food concepts in ATL, and even nationally. I've eaten there a half dozen times so far. Every time I've gone, I've had at least one, and often more, dishes that were truly sublime, absolutely the equal of anything coming out of the kitchens of Optimist, Bacchanalia, Rathbun's, etc.
I have a hard time understanding the anxiety that quake describes. No one is threatening you! You eat what you want and bypass the rest. There's always another round of something coming out. As long as you don't get all OCD about "oh my gosh, I missed number four on the menu and it's almost the end of the meal" and just enjoy the excitement and anticipation of what might come next, it's an adventure, not an ordeal. And I'm not sure where the "rushed" comes from either. I've had long, leisurely meals there and never felt any pressure to "move along now." Again, it's all about "going with the flow."
And as for self-indulgence–really, art? I'm not sure how having four highly talented chefs working their a@# off every night, bringing the food to you personally, and explaining what the thought process was and how it was prepared is selfish. Let's compare: when was the last time that Adam Evans came out of the Optimist kitchento explain the concept behind the daily special? Doubt you'll find Annie Quatrano dropping by the table to tell you about the new produce she just sourced. Have Kevin Rathbun pull up a chair at your table, pour a glass of wine, and talk about the restaurant business? Not so much. Compare what Kevin Gillespie did with his Top Chef fame with what his co-finalists did. You think that Brian Voltaggio is anywhere within 25 miles of the Range kitchen while you're eating (certainly not the two times I've eaten there)? But KG is there, night after night, gracious, happy to sign a menu or pose for a picture, and producing some of the best restaurant food anywhere in the Southeast.
So to the critics, give it another chance. Try it on a Tuesday night when it's less crazy. Go with the flow. Don't worry about what'son the menu. Just enjoy what comes out and the people who produce it.
December 4th, 2013
1:08 pm
Mark, I have to admit, you make some points that I hadn't thought about.
December 4th, 2013
2:16 pm
@art: I'm probably over the top in my enthusiasm, but I would say, go on a quiet evening, maybe on the late side when the staff is starting to relax, and chat them up as they do their thing. It's really a fun experience, unlike anything else in this area. Have fun!
December 5th, 2013
12:11 pm
Mark — I'm happy your experiences were better than mine. I'm sure we'll eventually try it again, with the prior knowledge and experience that their pacing my be a little faster than what we'd prefer.


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31st Meeting of the Standing Committee
Gland, Switzerland, 6-10 June 2005
Agenda item 9.5
A Strategic Framework for the implementation of the Convention
|Action requested: The Standing Committee is invited to consider and approve the attached draft Resolution for consideration by COP9.
Note by the Ramsar Secretariat
1. In March 2005 the Standing Committee's Subgroup on COP9 considered a proposal by the Secretariat to prepare a strategic framework for the implementation of the Convention for the 2006-2008 triennium, derived from the Convention's Strategic Plan 2003-2008. The Subgroup on COP9 requested the Secretariat to progress the drafting of a revised Strategic Plan for 2006-2008, based upon the Strategic Plan 2003-2008 adopted by COP8, in coordination with the Subgroups on COP9 and Resolution VIII.45, and to incorporate, as appropriate, budgetary aspects and relevant elements in the proposal from WWF International on Key Performance Measures (Decision COP9 SG-11).
2. A draft COP9 Resolution is attached to this note. A draft Strategic Framework is annexed to this DR and has been prepared in consultation with the COP9 and Resolution VIII.45 Subgroups.
3. The Standing Committee may wish to consider recommending that, following COP9, the Annex to COP9 DR2 concerning the future scientific and technical implementation of the Convention should be annexed to the Strategic Framework for the implementation of the Convention 2006-2008, so as to form the Convention's Work Plan for the coming triennium.
A Strategic Framework for the implementation of the Convention 2006-2008
1. RECALLING that Resolution VIII.25 adopted the Ramsar Strategic Plan 2003-2008 as the basis for the implementation of the Convention;
2. RECOGNIZING that the implementation by Contracting Parties and others of the Strategic Plan 1997-2002 has permitted a more coherent and effective realization of the Convention, but AWARE that there remain many and increasing challenges to achieving a globally consistent delivery of wetland conservation and wise use;
3. AWARE that to achieve the Convention's objectives in wetland conservation and wise use, a comprehensive but simple and easy-to-use document would be helpful to Contracting Parties for the promotion and implementation of the Convention;
4. RECOGNIZING that each Contracting Party is free to choose the extent to which it will implement the Strategic Plan, the resources it will allocate to the implementation, and the timeframes to be followed; and
5. ALSO AWARE that the Ramsar Strategic Plan 2003-2008 has been prepared by the Standing Committee through a wide consultative process with Contracting Parties, the Convention's International Organization Partners and others, including intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations;
6. APPROVES the Strategic Framework for the implementation of the Convention 2006-2008 built upon the Strategic Plan adopted by Resolution VIII.25, as annexed to this Resolution, as the basis for monitoring and measuring the implementation of the Convention;
7. INSTRUCTS the Ramsar Secretariat to finalize the text of this Framework to take into account the Resolutions adopted by the 9th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties, and to make available the finalized text of the Framework to Contracting Parties and all others concerned with its implementation with minimum delay; and
8. URGES all Contracting Parties, the Standing Committee, the Scientific and Technical Review Panel, the Secretariat, and the Convention's International Organization Partners to use this Strategic Framework to take on the renewed challenge of implementing and monitoring the performance of the Convention, especially through its Key Result Areas and associated indicators.
A Strategic Framework for the implementation of the Convention 2006-2008
1. Good water governance and capacity building at a local level are vital for poverty alleviation. Since 1971, the Ramsar Convention has been a key global force in promoting the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world. The Convention defines "wetland" in very broad terms: "Wetlands are areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres" (Article 1.1 of the Convention). The Convention also asks each contracting government (party) to "designate suitable wetlands within its territory for inclusion in a List of Wetlands of International Importance", which has become known as the Ramsar List.
2. Water is key to sustainable development. Water supplies of good quality are also fundamental to poverty alleviation. But water supplies are dependent upon the protection and sustainable use of wetland and related ecosystems that naturally capture, filter, store and release water, inter alia swamps, mires, fens, lakes and riverine systems. Component biodiversity of such systems plays a key role in ensuring continued delivery of these water-related functions. Changing component biodiversity may increase poverty, increase risks to human health, and undermine livelihood security (including food and water security). Water resources management schemes should be based on this integrated approach. Only then will human livelihoods, including food through agriculture and fisheries, access to clean water and adequate sanitation, be properly ensured.
3. Disaster reduction and early warning systems are an essential part of integrated water management, since poor people are the most vulnerable and the hardest hit by water-related disasters, such as floods, tsunamis and drought. Contracting Parties are encouraged by the Convention to develop and implement wetland and water planning so as to promote the conservation of the wetlands included in the List, and as far as possible the wise use of wetlands in their territory. They must also inform the Secretariat if the ecological character of any wetland in its territory and included in the List has changed, is changing or is likely to change as the result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference.
4. Additionally, Contracting Parties are encouraged to consult with each other about implementing obligations arising from the Convention, especially in the case of a wetland extending over the territories of more than one Contracting Party or where a water system is shared by Contracting Parties. The Convention stresses that it is essential to integrate conservation of wetlands and sustainable use as a contribution to the health and well-being of people through sustainable development everywhere.
5. With these thoughts in mind, the 8th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands, held in Spain on 18-26 November 2002, adopted a Strategic Plan for the application of the Convention during the period 2003-2008. That Strategic Plan recognized the adoption by the Convention of a broader approach to wetland conservation and sustainable use in achieving full application of the wise use principle and safeguarding wetland resources. Developing and simplifying this plan, the Conference of the Parties meeting in Kampala, Uganda, November 2005, has agreed this Strategic Framework to be used in conjunction with the Strategic Plan during the second triennium. COP9 agreed five Goals, each to be achieved through a series of strategies with key result areas and indicators to measure effectiveness.
6. Collectively this Strategic Framework contributes to:
- achievement of Millennium Development Goal 7 (Ensuring Environmental Sustainability);
- the 4th World Water Forum in Mexico 2006;
- achievement of the 2010 Biodiversity targets; and
- implementation of decisions from CSD13 policies on water and sanitation.
What are we about? - The mission of the Convention
7. "Conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world." The Convention stresses that it is essential to integrate conservation of wetlands and sustainable use as a contribution to the health and well-being of people through sustainable development everywhere.
What do we want to do? - Our goals
GOAL 1. The wise use of wetlands: To stimulate and assist all Contracting Parties to develop, adopt and use the necessary and appropriate instruments and measures to ensure the wise use of all wetlands within their territories.
Delivers Articles 3.1, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 of the Convention.
GOAL 2. Wetlands of International Importance: To stimulate and support all Contracting Parties in the appropriate implementation of the Strategic Framework and guidelines for the future development of the List of Wetlands of International Importance, including the appropriate monitoring and management of listed sites as a contribution to sustainable development, and implementation of the 2010 targets for biodiversity.
Delivers Articles 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2 of the Convention.
GOAL 3. International cooperation: To promote international cooperation through the active application of the Guidelines for international cooperation under the Ramsar Convention and in particular to mobilize additional financial and technical assistance for wetland conservation and wise use.
Delivers Article 5 of the Convention.
GOAL 4. Implementation capacity: To ensure that the Convention has the required implementation mechanisms, resources and capacity to achieve its mission.
Delivers Articles 6, 7, and 8 of the Convention.
GOAL 5. Membership: To progress towards universal membership of the Convention.
Delivers Articles 2.4 and 9 of the Convention.
How are we going to do what we want? (Our strategies),
What are the results we want to achieve? (Our Key Results Areas - KRAs), and
How effective are we being? (Our Key Performance Measures - KPMs).
Note. In this section each key strategy is linked numerically to one of the five goals. Despite this linkage some strategies and Key Result Areas will, in the end, inevitably satisfy more than one goal.
Describe, assess and monitor the extent and condition of wetland resources at relevant scales, in order to inform and underpin implementation of the Convention, in particular application of the wise use principle. (CPs, advised by STRP as appropriate)
By COP10:
-- All Parties without completed inventories to have initiated action in line with the Ramsar Framework for Wetland Inventory, and as far as possible to have completed and disseminated comprehensive national wetland inventories, including information on wetland importance; potential Ramsar sites; wetlands for restoration; location of under-represented wetland types; and values and functions, in particular in relation to poverty eradication strategies.
-- A Web-based metadatabase in place and populated with information on all national wetland inventories, managed by the Secretariat.
All stakeholders to have access to wetland inventories.Budget impact: STRP work programme; Web database development.
Develop, review, amend when necessary, and implement national or supranational policies, legislation, institutions and practices, including impact assessment and valuation, in all Contracting Parties, to ensure that the wise use principle of the Convention is being effectively applied. (CPs, Secretariat)
By COP10:
-- At least 50 CPs to have undertaken water quality and quantity assessments.
-- National Wetland Policy or equivalent instrument fully integrated into other strategic and planning processes by all Parties, including poverty eradication strategies and water resources management and water efficiency plans and national strategies for sustainable development in line with WSSD targets. SC/Secretariat to identify at least 100 Parties to initiate and if possible complete comprehensive reviews of their laws and institutions.
-- SC/Secretariat to identify at least 50 Parties to have in place Strategic Environmental Assessment for policies, programmes and plans impacting on wetlands.
Wise use of wetlands as an accepted management approach as part of global IWRM efforts.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Increase recognition of the significance of wetlands for reasons of water supply, coastal protection, flood defense, food security, poverty alleviation, cultural heritage, and scientific research. (CPs, Secretariat, IOPs)
By COP10:
-- Development and implementation of wise use wetland programmes and projects that contribute to poverty alleviation objectives and food and water security plans at local and national levels in place.
-- Full recognition of the social and cultural heritage of wetlands taken into account in their wise use and management.
-- An analysis of the values and functions of Ramsar sites achieved for all CPs.Budget impact: Staff time for analysis.
Integrate policies on the conservation and wise use of wetlands in the planning activities in all Contracting Parties, and in decision-making processes at national, regional, provincial and local levels, particularly concerning territorial management, groundwater management, catchment/river basin management, coastal and marine zone planning, and responses to climate change: all in the context of implementing IWRM. (CPs, STRP)
By COP10
-- All CPs to have made available the guidance on water allocation and management for ecosystems to support decision-making on water resource management, as a contribution to achieving the WSSD target on water resources management and water efficiency plans.
-- River Basin Initiative fully operational
-- Information on wetlands and their role in mitigation and adaptation to climate change completed, including an assessment of Kyoto Protocol implementation on wetlands.
-- The Convention's role in IWRM plans established as part of international environmental governance, including the implications of the Kyoto Protocol on wetlands.
Budget impact: STRP work programme - and RBI management - some extra support from GEF funds if RBI is operational.
Identify priority wetlands where restoration or rehabilitation would be beneficial and yield long-term environmental, social or economic benefits, and implement the necessary measures to recover these sites. (CPs, Secretariat, IOPs)
By COP10:
-- All CPs with lost or degraded wetlands to have identified priority sites for restoration; restoration projects underway or completed in at least 100 CPs.
-- New case studies and methods added to Ramsar wetland restoration pages on the Web site.
Budget impact: Staff time for Web site management.
Develop guidance and promote protocols and actions to prevent, control or eradicate invasive alien species in wetland systems. (CPs, STRP, other agencies, IOPs)
-- By COP10 CPs to have identified problems posed by invasive species in wetland ecosystems documented in a decisive and holistic manner, making use, as appropriate, of the tools and guidance developed by various institutions and processes.
-- Prevention, control and eradication of invasive species, based on case studies and documented experiences from the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP), relevant MEAs, Ramsar's International Organization Partners in action.Budget impact: Staff time for interaction with institutions.
Apply the Strategic Framework and guidelines for the future development of the List of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Handbook 7). (CPs)
-- By COP10 all CPs implementing the Strategic Framework for Ramsar sites.
-- Adequate management planning processes submitted with all new site nominations.Budget impact: Staff time needed for additional inputs and management of the List.
Maintain the Ramsar Sites Database Service and constantly update it with the best available information, and use the database as a tool for guiding the further designation of wetlands for the List of Wetlands of International Importance. (CPs, STRP, Secretariat, IOPs as appropriate)
By COP10:
-- The Secretariat has received all necessary updated Ramsar Information Sheets, and all new designations conform to the latest version of the RIS.
-- Ramsar Sites Database improves its functionality and its accessibility to stakeholders, including through links between the Database, the Ramsar Sites Directory Web presentation, the Ramsar Web site, and other interactive systems, as well as the publication of special reports and other outputs.
-- The Ramsar Sites Database information used as a key resource by all Ramsar StakeholdersBudget impact: Staff time for web site management, funding for external data base management (if relevant)
Maintain the ecological character of all Ramsar sites. (CPs, Secretariat, IOPs)
By COP10:
-- Zoning measures for larger Ramsar sites, wetland reserves, and other wetlands (Recommendation 5.3 and Resolution VIII.14) and strict protection measures for certain Ramsar sites and other wetlands of small size and/or particular sensitivity in place
-- Cross-sectoral site management committees for Ramsar sites, involving relevant government agencies, local community representatives, and other stakeholders, including the business sector in place.
-- CPs in implementing their obligations under Articles 3 and 8.2 using the integrated package of Convention tools for site management, as presented in Ramsar Handbook 8, as well as the supplementary guidance adopted by COP9.Budget impact: Core budget funding for Secretariat support to CPs.
Monitor the condition of Ramsar sites, notify the Ramsar Secretariat without delay of changes affecting Ramsar sites as required by Article 3.2, and apply the Montreux Record and Ramsar Advisory Mission as tools to address problems. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- All CPs with Ramsar sites whose ecological character has changed, is changing or is likely to change owing to human-induced actions to have reported this, without delay, to the Ramsar Secretariat, in line with Article 3.2.
-- For all sites on the Montreux Record, and which have not been subject to a Ramsar Advisory Mission (RAM), CPs to request such a Mission prior to COP10.
-- The Montreux Record being used as part of the Convention's governance process, in parallel with nomination and management planning of sites.Budget impact: Staff time and funding for RAMs.
Promote inventory and integrated management of shared wetlands and hydrological basins, including cooperative monitoring and management of shared wetland-dependent species). (CPs, Secretariat, IOPs)
By COP10:
-- All CPs to have identified their transboundary wetlands. 50% of CPs to have identified cooperative management mechanisms.
-- 50% of CPs with shared basins and coastal systems to be part of joint management commissions or authorities.
-- Regional site networks and initiatives for wetland-dependent migratory species, as exemplified inter alia by the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA), the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy, the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network, in place.Budget impact: Some staff time to monitor progress and for visits.
Support existing regional arrangements under the Convention and promote additional arrangements. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- Mediterranean Wetlands Committee (MedWet/Com) and its related action programme, the Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (MedWet) and its Coordination Unit continuing to develop.
-- Development of regional arrangements under the Convention, applying the Guidance for the development of Regional Initiatives in the framework of the Convention on Wetlands (Resolution VIII.30), resulting in the establishment of new regional initiatives and/or centers.
-- The Convention working effectively in a regional way, within a global context.Budget impact: New funding required in core budget to support additional initiatives start-ups.
Collaboration with Other Institutions: Work as partners with international and regional multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and other agencies. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- Implementation of CBD-Ramsar Joint Work Plan, CMS/AEWA Joint Work Plan being implemented, and full participation in the CBD LG. CMS/AEWA Joint Work Plan and UNESCO-MAB Joint Work Plan achieved. Joint activities developed with UNCCD and UNFCCC, including through participation in the Joint Liaison Group and the Biodiversity liaison Group.
-- NEPAD's Action Plan to have fully incorporated Ramsar issues and mechanisms, and being implemented by relevant CPs, in lines with WSSD targets.
-- Partnership approaches initiated with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and other relevant UN agencies, as well as through UN Water.
-- Better coordination between biodiversity-related conventions obvious at national, regional and international level.Budget impact: Funding required in core budget to support liaison activities, mainly travel for staff.
Sharing of Expertise and Information: Promote the sharing of expertise and information. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- Less time spent by CPs on managing information for national reports, but better quality and more timely reports produced.
-- Harmonized information management and reporting systems available and widely used with the appropriate MEAs.Budget impact: staff time in secretariat
Local Communities, Indigenous People, and Cultural Values: Encourage active and informed participation of local communities and indigenous people, in particular women and youth, in the conservation and wise use of wetlands, especially in relation to understanding the dynamics of cultural values. (CPs, Secretariat, IOPs)
-- By COP10 further guidance on the application of the Guidelines for establishing and strengthening local communities' and indigenous people's participation in the management of wetlands (Ramsar Wise Use Handbook 5), developed.
-- More participative management of wetlands seen in all CPs.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Promote the involvement of the private sector in the conservation and wise use of wetlands. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- By COP10, private sector applying the wise use principle (Ramsar Handbooks 1 to 6) in their activities and investments affecting wetlands.
-- Environmentally sound trade in wetland products, in particular from Ramsar sites, available for all stakeholders.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Promote incentive measures that encourage the application of the wise use principle and the removal of perverse incentives. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- By COP10, 50 CPs to have reviewed policy and legal and institutional frameworks and sought to remove measures adversely affecting wetland conservation and wise use.
-- Better design, implementation, monitoring and assessment of positive incentive measures and identification and removal of perverse incentives, including those relating to agriculture.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Support, and assist in implementing at all levels, the Convention's Communication, Education, and Public Awareness Programme (Resolution VIII.31) for promoting the conservation and wise use of wetlands through public participation and communication, education, and public awareness (CEPA). (CPs, Secretariat, IOPs)
By COP10:
-- At least 50 CPs to have established national Ramsar-CEPA action plans.
-- At least 75 CPs to have established at least one wetland education centre at a Ramsar site.
-- Complete re-design of Secretariat's outreach strategy, including re-designed Web site, comprehensive media strategy, and novel approaches to promote WWD.
-- CEPA used throughout all aspects of the Convention's activities.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat, funding for design and delivery of global outreach products.
Promote international assistance to support the conservation and wise use of wetlands, while ensuring that environmental safeguards and assessments are an integral component of all development projects that affect wetlands, including foreign and domestic investments. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- Each CP with a bilateral donor agency to have encouraged it to give priority for funding for wetland conservation and wise use projects in relation to poverty reduction and other WSSD and MDG targets and priorities.
-- Proposed grants, loans, and development projects from international development agencies, including banks, financial institutions and private investors and developers, include environmental safeguards and environmental assessments of possible impacts.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Provide the financial resources required for the Convention's governance, mechanisms and programmes to achieve the expectations of the Conference of the Contracting Parties. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- By COP10 better governance of the Convention and more effective promulgation of decisions.
-- Adequate resources and supporting financial policies in place to enable the Convention to discharge its responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Ensure that the Conference of the Contracting Parties, Standing Committee, Scientific and Technical Review Panel, and Ramsar Secretariat are operating at a high level of efficiency and effectiveness to support implementation of this Strategic Framework. (CPs, Secretariat)
By COP10:
-- A comprehensive and flexible staffing policy for the Secretariat in place allowing response to key issues as they emerge.
-- National Reports used to evaluate and report on the implementation of the Strategic Plan at each meeting of the COP, and to prepare an updated Strategic Framework for the forthcoming triennium within a rolling 6-year plan.
-- The organs of the Convention have adequate funding and logistic support to deliver their agreed modus operandi and work plans.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Develop the capacity within, and promote cooperation among, institutions in Contracting Parties to achieve conservation and wise use of wetlands. (CPs)
-- By COP10, existing national institutions responsible for the conservation and wise use of wetlands, reviewed and revised arrangements in place.
Maximize the benefits of working with the Convention's International Organization Partners (IOPs) and others. (Secretariat, IOPs)
-- By COP10, each IOP and the Secretariat to have established a programme of joint work in support of the Convention, including, where relevant and appropriate, joint actions by several IOPs.
-- Support for the Convention's scientific, technical and policy work integrated into the ongoing programmes of IOPsBudget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Identify the training needs of institutions and individuals concerned with the conservation and wise use of wetlands, particularly in developing countries and countries in transition, and implement appropriate responses. (CPs, Secretariat, training centres)
By COP10:
-- The RIZA-Ramsar cooperative effort being fully implemented, linking existing and proposed training centres.
-- At least half of CPs to have assessed national and local training needs.
-- An appropriate capacity building effort in place for all CPs.
-- Capacity building accepted and understood as part of the Conventions activities.Budget impact: Staff time in Secretariat.
Membership of the Convention: Secure universal membership of the Convention. (CPs, Secretariat)
-- Achieve membership of at least 160 parties by COP10.
-- More effective global impact of the Convention.


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Why are we not putting all of our efforts into discovering our universe and our place in it?
Most of us have what we need, so why are we so absorbed with things that lose value quickly and in our mortality which can best be understood with discoveries that have yet to be made.
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Aug 6 2013: Hi Raymond.
My life has been centred around who we are & what we're doing here; not to mention where is here? This led to Christianity, & I find myself surrounded by others whose main project in life is delving into this very topic.
I find the apathy of most mystifying on a human scale. The bible explains this attitude on a spiritual level. I think we put too much emphasis on materialistic science, which proceeds at a very slow rate. We need to open our eyes to the magnificent miracle of creation around us & acknowledge our Creator. The very fact that we can understand any of it points to the fact that we are very special children of a very special parent.
Aug 8 2013: I agree Raymond, and do not believe that "mankind is made to worship" anything. Perhaps that is part of the answer to your question Raymond?
When we worship something or someone, it uses energy that could be used in the exploration of our universe and our place in it. Perhaps if one does not spend so much time and energy worshiping something or someone, one has more time and energy to explore our universe and our place in it?
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It's certainly hard to find much fault with the libraries of Boost. They're easy to include, they add a terrific amount of power to the STL, and they come with extensive documentation and a thriving community to boost your efforts. (Awkward pun intended.) Just about the only library (so far) that I've had a hard time finding clear, concise, introductory materials on is Boost.Test. Boost.Test is a terrific library for facilitating unit testing with your C++ project. Once you get it setup in your project, Boost.Test makes it very easy to develop and organize unit tests for your project. But while the Boost.Test documentation will make you a guru with the library, it's quite a bit lacking in guiding you in getting it going in your project for the very first time. Googling for direction will lead you (er…led me anyway) down a number of paths which seemed to be overly complex…hopefully this post will help a few people in a similar situation that I was in.
What follows are the fewest steps that I was able to determine for including Boost.Test in your C++ project. My setup was using CMake 2.8 on Ubuntu 9.04.
Happy testing!
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Sounds like a dream, but you are about to find out it can be a reality.
There is a simple, seven step plan to seducing your wife tonight and preparing you both for more sex in the very near future. Here is the first step:
Plan Your Seduction
This may sound silly, but if you are like most men, you don't spontaneously do the seductive things that will make you a winner in the bedroom tonight. Most of us tend to be thinking about sex many times each day (maybe all the time), but we don't act on our thoughts until the kids are in bed, Leno has read this week's "Headlines" and our wife just slipped out of those bunny slippers and into bed.
Trying to hit on her then is like trying to start a diesel in the arctic—it ain't gonna turn over for ya.
Seducing your wife tonight means you need a plan to get her warmed up throughout the day. Don't worry, it doesn't involve doing the laundry or dusting, it just involves a little planning and a few well-timed, thoughtful gestures.
In planning your seduction, you need to make sure your wife is AVAILABLE to have mind-blowing sex with you tonight.
- Get Rid of the Kids
- Make sure she is available
- Plan a Day of Seduction
If the kids are an issue, use one of the strategies here to send them packing for the evening:
There are some times when you won't be successful in seducing your wife, no matter what you do.
If she is working late and won't be home until bed time, chances are you need to postpone. She's going to come in exhausted and possibly pre-occupied and all she has been dreaming about for the last several hours was rest. If you want to prepare her for the next time when she will be available, offer her a foot massage when she gets home tonight without expecting anything in return. It will pay off for you later.
Another obvious time she is not available is when she is ill. If she's on her period, ditto.
I have a theory (yet unproven but probably correct) that most if not all women are unseducable after spending a day with their mother. You can check this one out for yourself if you dare.
Remember my illustration about a diesel engine above? A woman needs to be "plugged in" in the morning and allowed to warm up all day. Once she is warmed up, you can ignite her passion.
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AACC Announces 2014 Award Winners; Celebrates Achievements in Laboratory Medicine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AACC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 AACC Awards. Each year, AACC recognizes individuals from around the world for their superior contributions to the field of laboratory medicine with its awards program, which aims to encourage excellence within the profession and raise awareness about the importance of clinical laboratory science to improving healthcare.
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The academy of AACC, the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (NACB), is also pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 NACB Awards. Through its annual awards program, NACB honors colleagues who have made significant contributions through scholarship and service to the profession of clinical laboratory medicine.
Eric J. Topol, MD
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Beef and Tortellini Stir-Fry
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon Szechuan seasoning
large zip-top bag
1 pound beef top round (stir-fry cut)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
1 cup frozen pepper stir-fry (contains sliced green/red/yellow peppers and onions)
1 (11-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper slices (optional)
2 1/2 cups frozen Broccoli Stir-Fry Vegetables (contains broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, pea pods, red peppers, mushrooms and bamboo shoots)
1/2 cup lite teriyaki sauce
1. Fill large saucepan 3/4 full of tap water. Cover and bring to boil on high heat for tortellini.
2. Preheat wok or large saut� pan on high for 2-3 minutes.
3. Place flour and Szechuan seasoning in zip-top bag and shake to mix.
4. Add beef stir-fry to bag; seal tightly and shake to coat. Set aside. Wash hands.
5. Add oil, garlic (pan should sizzle) and pepper stir-fry to wok. Saut� 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Move ingredients to one side of wok. Add beef and residual seasoning from bag to other side of wok and saut� beef 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir tortellini into boiling water. Bring back to boil and cook 3 minutes, uncovered.
8. If using, add jalape�o to wok. Stir in Oriental stir-fry. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Add teriyaki sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Drain tortellini and add to stir-fry. Mix together and serve.
Glazed Egg Rolls
aluminum foil
cooking spray
1 (12-ounce) package frozen pork and shrimp egg rolls
1/4 cup duck sauce
1/4 teaspoon five spices powder
1. Preheat oven to 450�F.
2. Line baking sheet with foil (for ease in cleaning) and spray with cooking spray.
3. Place egg rolls on baking sheet (reserving sauce packets for dipping, if using). Spread 1 tablespoon duck sauce over each.
4. Sprinkle with five spices powder.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
6. Using tongs, immediately remove egg rolls from foil and serve.
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Calories 702kcal; Fat 23g; Cholesterol 102mg; Carbohydrate 82g; Fiber 5g; Protein 44g; Sodium 1427mg
Daily Values: Vitamin A 84%; Vitamin C 47%; Calcium 15%; Iron 31%
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Your Sports Bra Fitting Guide
First rule of fighting sag: The stakes get higher when you exercise. With each running stride, breasts move not only up and down but also side to side and in and out, tracing a butterfly pattern. Unsupported, the average A cup travels about an inch and a half in each direction, and a D cup bounces two to three inches.
A good sports bra can cut that movement in half -- by 53 to 59 percent for As and Ds, respectively -- which is key to sparing the support structures in your breast, says Joanna Scurr, PhD, a biomechanist at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom who studies bounce. Because breasts are made of soft tissue -- alas, not muscle -- what holds them up is the surrounding skin and the internal Cooper's ligaments, a web of springy coils that are built to rebound until jumping, genetics, and gravity catch up with them. "Any permanent stretching of these can cause the breasts to droop," Scurr says.
Your breast defense? A good offense. Maximize your lift with these expert sports bra tips.What's Your Bra Type?
When we polled top bra-fitting pros for the number-one mistake women make in choosing a sports bra, they were unanimous: wearing a smaller cup and larger band than you need. Sure enough, nearly every tester whom FITNESS sent to the specialty shops Intimacy and Linda's Bra Salon in New York City for fittings returned with a two-inch-smaller band and a larger cup size -- As and double Ds alike. If you can't get to an expert fitter in your local department store, try websites like championusa.com (click on Bra Finder) and movingcomfort.com (click on Find Your Best Fitting Sports Bra) for sizing how-tos. Then check out the information below to get the skinny on which options work for you.
Compression or encapsulation?
Compression: Shelf bra styles work for smaller cup sizes (A and B) or for low- to moderate-impact workouts.
Encapsulation: Sports bras with individual cups are better for larger-breasted women than compression-style ones, Scurr's research found.
Racerback or wide straps?
Racerback: Because they cinch in back, the straps anchor the bra closer to the body, providing more support.
Wide straps: Shoulder straps help distribute weight better than T-backs (key for bigger cups) and are more likely to be adjustable and padded.
Pullover or back clasp?
Pullover: Tank styles typically cover the back more than clasps, but those with allover stretch lack the rigid front straps, adjustability, and support to anchor large chests.
Back clasp: Clasps let you tighten the band, from which 70 percent of the bra's support comes. This is especially vital for larger breasts, which place more demand on the band.
How do you know that the sports bra you pulled off the rack will hold up your, er, rack? "Support comes from three points on a sports bra: the straps, the cups, and the band, including the side panels," says Susan Sokolowski, senior innovation manager for Nike in Beaverton, Oregon. Here's how to dressing-room test all three.
- Straps: Hold the top of one strap and the center of the corresponding cup, then pull. Whether they're adjustable or not, the less stretchy the front straps, the more motion control they'll provide.
- Cups: Repeat a similar stretch test by tugging the top and bottom of each cup; the less give, the more motion control. Then put on the bra. Whether it's a compression or an encapsulation style, the cup should hold the whole breast -- no spillage. If it doesn't, choose the next larger cup size.
- Band and side panels: Slide a finger under the band between your breasts; you should not be able to pull it more than an inch from your chest. (For an adjustable band style, set the clasp on the first eyelet; if you have to use the last eyelet to get a snug fit, you're better off with a smaller band.) Next, reach your arms overhead; if the band creeps up, it's too big. In both cases, pick a smaller size.
Follow these dos and don'ts from Joanne Sessler, design director for Champion.
- Wash the bra in cold water with mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener and bleach.
- Dry it flat or line dry it. For the dryer, use the cold tumble cycle only: Heat breaks down spandex.
- Replace the bra if the ends of the spandex fibers start showing or the fabric no longer snaps back into shape. (Average lifespan: nine to 15 months of regular wear.)
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, July/August 2011.
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As a bodybuilder, I have a V-shaped back. In other words, above my bust, I measure over 42", and below my bust, I measure under 36". I also have a substantial cup size, but you would never know this from the idiotic instructions above. By following those instructions, one would assume I was a double A!!!! WRONG! Like many muscular women, my boobs offset the decreasing size of my back muscles as you go down toward my waist which is under 29".6/2/2014 02:43:07 AM Report Abuse
This article like all the others about sports bras assume that women have no muscles whatsoever. If you don't find that insulting and lazy, you should.6/2/2014 02:42:56 AM Report Abuse
my stepmother recently purchased a nice six-month old Audi A7 by work part-time using a laptop... my latest blog post _________ www.Max47.Com9/16/2013 01:34:08 PM Report Abuse
As a long distance runner, bras that fit right is important...but equally (or potentially more) important is their fabric. I always look for ones advertised with "chafe-free" because that equals "pain-free" run for me.3/30/2013 08:56:10 AM Report Abuse
Thank you for the great info. I am just starting back to walking and have large breasts that are already starting to sag from age and weight. I really appreciate the great and helpful advice.2/2/2012 11:57:27 AM Report Abuse
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Need income? Test smallpox vaccine
Earning opportunities are available if you're willing to be a guinea pig.
We weren't eligible for the free vacation offered in exchange for trying out a new traveler's diarrhea drug. (Darn.) But the opportunities to make money from clinical trials keep on coming.
Newest on our radar screen is research involving two forms of a smallpox vaccine, organized by St. Louis University's Center for Vaccine Development and available at five locations across the U.S. It pays $75 for each of seven monthly visits. That's $525.
Smallpox? Isn't that a deadly disease that was wiped from the face of the Earth years ago -- in 1980, to be exact? As far as anyone knows, whatever is left is stored in heavily secured (we hope) locations.
We found answers via a post at Riverfront Times, a St. Louis blog.
A statement from the university said:
Due to concerns of biowarfare and bioterrorism throughout the world, the United States government is making efforts to improve its ability to protect its citizens in the event of a possible bioterrorist attack with the smallpox virus. The purpose of this research is to compare the immune responses of an investigational smallpox vaccine prepared in two different ways (liquid or powder with liquid added) and given in two different ways (just under the skin or between the layers of the skin).
To participate, you must be healthy, at least 18 years of age, and born after 1971. You're out if you've ever been vaccinated for smallpox. A total of 250 volunteers are needed in St. Louis, Atlanta, Seattle, Iowa and Maryland.
If you're not near one of those locations, but earning extra money as a guinea pig appeals to you, a National Institutes of Health Web site called ClinicalTrials.gov can direct you to other trials that are recruiting. There we think we found a match for the clinical trial described above. Additional qualifications are spelled out.
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The clinical trial at the NIH site involves Imvamune, which is derived from "a highly attenuated pox virus that has lost the capacity to replicate in human cells, hence solving the main safety issue of conventional vaccines," the manufacturer's Web site says.
Even if we lived near one of the five locations and met the requirements, we'd pass. Clinical trials come with risks. However, in tough times they're attractive to more people. MSN Money columnist Liz Pulliam Weston included them among her "20 ways to make $100 more a month." She said:
This job would give many of us the willies, but poster LSG7168-WIR wrote: "A lot of my friends ... participate in clinical trials. ... I've seen tons of ads for just answering surveys (~$10 each), a few for trying new drugs or vaccines ($200-$2,500) and one for eating a new kind of mushroom and describing whether you like the taste better or worse than other mushrooms ($50)."
Would you apply if a clinical trial were offered where you live?
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