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The members of Lady Antebellum all have their Christmas decorations up at their Nashville homes. Having the lights and tinsel up on time has always been a big deal for the group's Dave Haywood thanks to his family Christmases back home in Georgia as a child.
He tells ABC News Radio, "My family's tradition is to do it the day after Thanksgiving. It's literally 8 a.m. the next day you start."
Dave has fond memories of decorating while listening to John Denver 's holiday album with The Muppets, but we're thinking he might throw on Lady A's new On This Winter's Night album this holiday season.
Though their decorations are all up, Lady A's Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott admit they're not that good at taking their trees and ornaments down in a timely manner.
Says Charles, "One thing I'm horrible about is taking down the Christmas tree. I will leave that thing there for a month."
Hillary jokes that she might leave her tree up through February of 2013 but at least it's not a real Christmas tree. All three members of Lady A admit they prefer fake trees over the real deal, and Hillary prefers to have the tree pre-lit too.
"I can never get them to light up as beautiful as they already are when they're pre-lit," she says. "I kind of save myself that step too."
Lady Antebellum had professional set decorators make the stage look gorgeous for their holiday special premiering Wednesday night on GAC. The show was shot Monday night in Nashville and features their performances of "Holly Jolly Christmas," "Silent Night" and "The First Noel" among other songs from On This Winter's Night.
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14 U.S. Code § 488 - Advancement of public funds to personnel
The Commandant, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, may advance public funds to personnel when required to meet expenses of members detailed on emergency shore duty. Funds so advanced shall not exceed a reasonable estimate of the actual expenditures to be made and for which reimbursement is authorized by law.
Source(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 534; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(I),Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865.)
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Derived from title 34, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 885, and title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 3a (May 22, 1928, ch. 688, 45 Stat. 712; Oct. 26, 1942, ch. 623, 56 Stat. 987).
Said section 885 was made applicable to the Coast Guard by title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 3a whenever the Coast Guard is operating with the Navy. Experience has shown the advantage of having such a provision applicable to the Coast Guard at all times.
Said section would in no way be affected. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557substituted reference to members for reference to officers and men.
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Louisville's Waterfront Park has been named one of the nation's Top Ten Urban Parks by the Urban Land Institute, an international planning, research and education organization. The Top Ten Urban Parks were listed in the October issue of Urban Land, a monthly magazine produced by ULI.
"What has become one of Louisville's favorite playgrounds is now recognized as one of the country's best as well," said Mayor Jerry Abramson, who noted the award comes on the heels of the Waterfront Development Corporation's 20th anniversary. "As we worked to convert piles of sand and scrap to an award-winning urban park, the Waterfront has helped to change the way people think about our downtown and our city."
The ten parks on the list were selected for "fostering interaction, stimulating development, increasing tourism, and attracting businesses and residents." Rounding out the top ten are: Allegheny Riverfront Park, in Pittsburgh, PA; Campus Martius Park, in Detroit, MI; Capitol Plaza, in New York, NY; Chess Park, in Glendale, CA; Heart of the Park at Hermann Park, in Houston, TX; Jamison Square, in Portland, OR; Pier A Park, in Hoboken, NJ; South Boston Maritime Park, in Boston, MA; and Wade Oval, in Cleveland, OH.
Since the creation of Waterfront Park, more than $350 million has been invested in new housing, new attractions and new and expanded businesses in the area surrounding the park.
"Waterfront Park has been a catalyst for significant change in the surrounding area, with increased property values in the surrounding area and a distinctive identity," said David Karem, Waterfront Development Corporation Executive Director. "The transformation of our community's front porch has helped spur a downtown housing boom and investment by new businesses." The Urban Land Institute is a planning, research and education organization with more than 30,000 members world-wide. Their U.S. office is based in Washington, DC; other offices are located in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Sao Paolo, and Mexico. ULI anticipates land use trends and issues, proposing creative solutions based on research.
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Fashion Meets Function: White Cast Iron Dutch Ovens
I'm certainly not quiet about my love for white kitchens and that includes the items in my cabinets too. I've been dreaming of purchasing a cast iron Dutch oven for quite some time and obviously, it's going to be white.
The confusing and somewhat frustrating aspect of wanting a white cast iron pot is the lack of options on the market. As you can see, I found just four, two from the same brand. They're no less pricey than their colorful counterparts, but it's safe to say that these are still only worth the money.
So, why aren't there more white Dutch ovens? Not all of us want to infuse Tuscan Chic into our kitchens, so colors such as Cobalt, Cherry and Cassis aren't exactly what I'm looking for.
What do you think of white cast iron pots and Dutch ovens?
• 3 1/2 Quart Round French Oven, $195.00 at Le Creuset
• Staub Round Cocotte, $199.95 at Amazon
• Staub Cast Iron Oval Cocotte, $179 at Zappos
• Mario Batali by Dansk 4-quart Round Dutch Oven, $129.95 at Lenox
Related: How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
(Images: Le Creuset, Straub, Overstock)
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My 5 1/2 qt Le Creuset is white - I bought it because the white was less expensive than the other colors.
Every season, major cookware companies, like Le Creuset, take out the same cookware in new colors. Do people really buy that much cookware and use them seasonally (which seems like a waste of money)? Or is it that they don't last that long? It can't be the latter because it's Le Creuset and it's cast iron--they're supposed to last a lifetime!
I'd be a little hesitant to purchase a white dutch oven, but perhaps I expose my cookware to more extreme conditions than the average person. That said, cleaning the inside of a dutch oven is enough of a task on its own.
You can't go wrong buying Le Creuset I bought my Partner the Red 5 1/2 Quart round French Oven over 20 Years ago for his 30th and it is still going strong and still looks great.
Oh I love the white! My white mixer makes me want the whitest kitchen too.
I have the white Batali and love it! I hand wash it in the sink like a baby. A 16 pound baby!!! And that's empty! It's heavy. But I'm convinced it makes everything cooked in it taste deelish. I use Bon Ami to keep it sparkling white.
I love my white 5.5 qt Le Creuset! As someone who has yet to settle in a long-term living situation, white is a practical choice. I've had it in three apartments so far and it has looked beautiful in every kitchen. Also, for reasons I've never understood, white seems to be the only Le Creuset color that comes with a stainless steel knob, which can withstand higher temps than the resin ones.
Oh, and the 6-quart Batali is currently on sale at Crate & Barrel (not in white anymore).
I know both my Le Creuset and Staub both clean up well... I roast in the ALL the time and have never had an issue in cleaning them up. If anything they loose their "glossiness" over the years. I also use my Grandmother set which were passed on to me. She purchased them in the early sixties and they still look pristine, minus the loss in the glossiness of the enamel. You can't go wrong with any of the above choices, but I have no experience with the Mario Batali by Dansk 4-quart Round Dutch Oven, $129.95 at Lenox. I would spend the extra $50/$70 and go with either the Le Creuset or the Staub though, you WILL want to pass these on to the next generation so think of it as an investment in your families cooking future!
FWIW, you can buy replacement S/S knobs for your Le Creuset if it came with a plastic one- I got mine at Sur La Table. Also, I'm surprised to hear anyone say that cleaning a dutch oven is difficult- I just let mine soak with hot water and a bit of dishwashing detergent overnight and it always rinses clean in the morning, no scrubbing necessary (the easy cleaning was actually a major selling point)!
Lovely! But would rather wait for Lodge to jump on the bandwagon and make an affordable-but-still-high-quality version.
You are in luck, dahlianw: http://www.lodgemfg.com/enamel_dutch_oven.asp
Revol also makes a white dutch oven cocotte. While not made of cast iron, its a special ceramic that is suitable for every type of heat source, including induction and microwave. The black handle is a nice contrast to the knob style handles on the Le Creuset too! http://www.bigkitchen.com/product/revol-revolution-collection-round-induction-satin-white-53-ounce-cocotte-with-lid-534441
Lodge doesn't come in white but their color offerings are very nice!
I normally don't comment, but I had to respond to an earlier comment:
That said, cleaning the inside of a dutch oven is enough of a task on its own.
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Once you own a Le Creuset, you will never consider another dutch oven. My daughter bought my first as a gift when I was 55.....oh what a waste of a life time. I'm responding to let you know devonck that it doesn't mater what you do to them they are easy to clean. Unlike wanna be Le Creuset, they don't chip. They have life time replacement warranties.
If you can afford one (I'm saving for my next piece) please invest.
I own a white lecreuset and it has held up wonderfully. However, the inside is stained a light brown from darker sauces that have been cooked in it and I haven't been successful in removing the annoying stains.
i was at Sur la Table in Soho the other day and I noticed white Le Creuset items were on sale. I don't see the same deal online, but for those in the area it might be worth stopping by.
I just got a 7.25 quart Le Creuset round oven for $150 at the outlet store this X-Mas. It's not white, they call it Cassis, but they had white available at the same price. The outlet is definitely the way to go for Le Creuset as the defects will not affect cooking and generally cannot be noticed. It's also covered under the warranty. I really love Le Creuset, but I also love my black Lodge because the seasoning on it is so thick I can clean it with a paper towel. Nothing beats cast iron cooking :)
My Staub is the best thing to happen to me (in the kitchen at least). Go staub!
Does anyone have thoughts re: 3 quart vs the larger oval one? 5.5 seems a bit big for everyday use unless you are feeding an army.
The Le Creuset dutch oven is probably the best kitchen purchase I've ever bought! My local TJ Maxx was selling several just before Christmas for half the price. That's a good place to check besides the Le Creuset outlets, which are also great.
Regarding size, I live alone and have no problems filling my 5.5 quart dutch oven. I find it's exactly the right size for batches of soups, stews, and braises, which is why I bought it. Plus, you'll want something that holds a whole chicken (I don't think the 3 quart can).
I have the white 5 quart Martha Stewart dutch oven, and I love it! I purchased a Le Creuset replacement knob for when I bake bread, but for regular use the stay-cool knob it comes with has been just fine. I've found the larger size to be essential for any soup, stew, or sauce recipe I've made.
I own a white oval Le Creuset and it has stained from use. I'm hesitant to go at it with abrasive cleaner like I would on my other pots because of the enamel. The stains don't bother me, but I don't have that fussy, shiny, sparkly white kind of decor.
Oh man. The white. And the stains. Sounds like a terrible idea.
Perhaps a stupid question, but does the color of a piece like this affect the cook time of its contents?
I know colors can reflect or absorb visible light depending on their shade, and when absorbed translate that light into heat.
What about radiant heat in an oven? Would it be reflected by a light colored or white vessel like this?
Where's Alton Brown when you need him?
I have a white Martha Stewart one from Macys. It's no Le Creuset but I think it is a great option for an affordable, useful dutch oven!
I know I'm committing blasphemy, but here goes. Folks, my apologies, but just can't justify the extreme high cost of La Creuset. I have two Dutch ovens. One is identical to La C, but for only a third of the cost! I've had it for years, and has never failed. My 2nd is a 50's era, really pukey green colored all metal Dutch oven. While definitely not non-stick, she has rightfully earned her place (I've named her name Ugly Betty, btw) of honor in my kitchen. Best part is she was handed down to me by my Ma when I first moved out on my own.
To any to whom I may have offended, my apologies... ; )
Well, I am an admitted kitchen addict.... I simply CANNOT resist things for my kitchen. I NEED them you understand... ;) Despite the fact that I have 3 Dutch ovens (2 older professional style Calphalon and 1 old tri-layer stainless), I simply had to have the white Le Creuset when it appeared. I had been contemplating a piece of Le Creuset for a while; actually since a few Christmases ago when my mom cooked a pot roast in her Le Creuset that was the most succulent piece of meat ever cooked and the star of Christmas dinner for 20+ people... :) So, I decided to get myself the 5.5 qt round in white. The first dish cooked in it was chili; hubby said it was especially good... hmmm, wonder why? Second dish was turkey and sausage gumbo (using up Thanksgiving leftovers); I made a very dark roux and had no issues with staining. I just let it soak a little while, then washed using my Scotch green scrubber pad (same as I use for my Calphalon) and it looks like it's never been cooked in. I also purchased the Le Creuset cleaner, but I haven't had to pull that out yet. Oh, and did I mention that for Christmas, I bought myself the deep lidded skillet in white that Sur la Table had? :) I cooked a pot of pinto beans in that, and no problems. Before purchasing anything, I looked at other brands and based on some of the reviews, I finally decided for the difference in $$, I would probably have a regret or two if I chose something other than the Le Creuset. Yes, it is pricey. But, it has a lifetime warranty, the lids fit properly (prevents steam from escaping) and it isn't prone to chipping. I hope my daughter enjoys it as much as I have (and will continue to) because she will inherit it many years from now!
I love LC and have many pieces in several colors. My preference is for the brighter colors, so white is not my first choice. That said, I do have a pair of vintage individual gratins in white. It's all good with LC, different colors for different folks! I just wish they'd do some PINK for the USA!


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DRUMMONDVILLE — Perhaps it's a good thing that they have four long years to re-group.
The Parti Québécois members who gathered during the weekend for a post-mortem of what happened in the April election were far from clear on where to turn now that the dust is settling on their election defeat.
In fact, two months after the loss, some are still in shock, wrestling with the stinging rebuke of the people.
The self-flagellation continued with the release of a Léger poll on Saturday placing the party in the dungeon — third place in public opinion behind the Liberals and Coalition Avenir Québec.
But one thing did unite them: an emotional goodbye Saturday for former party leader Pauline Marois who, after 18 months in power, launched the election campaign that brought them down.
She kicked off a party president's council meeting with a classic "je ne regrette rien," farewell speech that had pequistes on their feet brushing aside tears.
Savouring her last moment in the limelight, Marois lingered on the stage as 350 party presidents and executives applauded.
By the evening, the crowd had swelled to 500, a who's who of Marois 35-year political career. A dozen — including former cabinet minister and her first boss, Lise Payette — were summoned on stage to pay tribute to the groundbreaking woman who became Quebec's first female premier.
Then was Marois's turn to brush aside tears.
"You have moved me profoundly," Marois, 65, told the crowd, which included her mother as the evening ended.
Recalling her modest roots as the daughter of a Quebec City garage mechanic, Marois said "we all come from somewhere," and she never forgot hers.
She admitted she made her share of mistakes in life, but was always a good listener to people with better ideas then hers.
She returned to a favourite theme: waking up Quebec's youth and women.
"If I broke a few glass ceilings, I am convinced others can go still further," Marois said as the crowd hushed.
"Today, I pass the torch to those who want to take it. I thank you for your confidence. I loved what I did.
"I think I served Quebec honourably, correctly and because of my actions, I changed the world a little bit."
The speech capped a career and a day of hallway politics as surviving PQ MNAs and party brass indulged in a soul-searching exercise.
Some were more willing to admit the party is at a crossroads than others.
"It's our fault," Rosemont MNA Jean-Francois Lisée said on his way in, adding the PQ faces the struggle of carving out a "central place" in public debate despite soaring interest in the other parties.
This week, CAQ leader François Legault fearlessly predicted the PQ, like the old Union Nationale, is destined to disappear as interest in its sovereignist message peters out.
"It's clear what we said in the election is not what Quebecers wanted to hear, it's not the right way to go," Lisée said.
"The worst thing to do is to close in on ourselves, to think, well, we were right but were just misunderstood so we'll keep talking among ourselves."
Still, Lisée said he had a hard time swallowing the idea the PQ is at 20 per cent in public opinion — a five percentage point slip from its election night result — as revealed by a Leger poll Saturday in the Journal de Montréal.
"Twenty per cent makes no sense," Lisée said. "The number of people who are for Quebec independence, Quebec values, PQ values is certainly higher. We have to find a way to reach them and together discuss the future of the party and Quebec."
Pierre Paquette, the defeated PQ candidate in L'Assomption, told reporters the movement should have seen the writing on the wall after the Bloc Québécois's stunning defeat to the New Democrat Party in 2011.
"It's the same problem," Paquette, a former Bloc MP, said. "The Bloc was the unfortunate forerunner to what happened in the last election and unfortunately the Bloc, too, refused to do the necessary analysis to correct the situation.
"I think the PQ has a strong responsibility to do it."
Arriving in shorts and sandals, Daniel Breton, the former minister who lost to Quebec solidaire in Saint-Marie—Saint-Jacques, was philosophical.
"Life is not only about politics," he said. "It (the election) makes me feel there are some lessons to be learned."
But up in the PQ front office, party president Raymond Archambault and interim leader Stéphane Bédard, were trying to make the best of the situation.
"Yes, we were defeated April 7," Bédard told the crowd. "But it was not a tragedy. A tragedy would have been us ripping ourselves apart."
"We will never abandon (the dream)," added Archambault. "The flame of freedom will never be extinguished."
One trend did emerge: Nobody in the party seems to be in a hurry to replace Marois as leader.
The same Léger poll that pegged support for the Liberals at 39 per cent, the CAQ 29 per cent and the PQ third at 20 per cent, also sized up the potential candidates.
Media mogul Pierre Karl Péladeau, elected in Saint-Jerôme, is leading the pack with 40 per cent support in the poll. He is followed by Joliette MNA Véronique Hivon with 12 per cent.
Way down the list are two other possible contenders, Lisée with 9 per cent and Marie-Victorin MNA Bernard Drainville with 8 per cent.
Arriving in a wheelchair following his cycling accident, Péladeau would not speculate on the significance of the poll, saying it was Marois's day.
As for party standings, he said the PQ has four years to reorganize and regroup before the next election in October 2018.
"We can have polls, but between elections, which will be in four-and-half years, I don't think they are pertinent or useful," said Péladeau.
But one person ready to talk about Péladeau was former CSN union leader Marc Laviolette, the president of the Beauharnois riding association.
He bluntly said Péladeau's ascension to the leader's post is not a good idea for a party that he still sees itself as social democratic.
"Mr. Péladeau will be a good first violinist, but not the conductor," Laviolette said, adding the more active he becomes the more the PQ risks alienating its traditional support in the union movement.
By the end of the day, Bédard and Archambault emerged from the closed door part of the meeting to say the party will have a look at an idea floated by Lac-Saint-Jean MNA Alexandre Cloutier and Lisée to open up the eventual leadership vote to non-PQ members.
A new category of party sympathizers would be created. The new supporters would be asked to sign a statement indicating they have a progressive philosophy and agree with sovereignty.
They would then be granted a vote without becoming a formal PQ member.
The Socialist Party in France made such a move and went from 200,000 members to 2 million.
"The real challenge of the PQ is for it to once again become the party of the Quebec people," Cloutier said. "One way to do it is to undertake a process that is not about us in our bubble but to all the population of Quebec."
It's unclear which potential candidate would benefit from such an overture. On Saturday, Péladeau — the perceived front-runner in the race — said he had no opinion on the matter and it was up to the party to decide.
But the highlight of the weekend was Marois's last speech Saturday morning to 350 riding association presidents and executives.
She used it to warn the PQ to not stray from its roots, noting Quebec is not safe from the right-wing extreme fringe that has taken on more political clout in Europe, she said.
"If responsible and moderate political actors fail to find solutions to our collective problems, if they turn a deaf ear to the legitimate aspirations of significant parts of our population, more and more of our fellow citizens will be tempted to seek refuge in these fringes," Marois said.
She suggested Liberal leader Philippe Couillard might be tempted to take the province too far to the right and that could put in danger some of Quebec's more treasured social programs and values.
"I am worried about the very short-term thinking of the current Liberal government," Marois said.
But most of Marois's speech was focused on her 30 years of political activity in the party. Her resiliency in surviving so many internal PQ squabbles earned her the nickname "concrete lady."
It wasn't always easy, she admitted.
"It's not possible to break so many glass ceilings without picking up a few scars," Marois said.
Marois vowed, however, to not act like some of her predecessors, Bernard Landry and Jacques Parizeau, by second-guessing and meddling in the daily operations of the party.
They are often referred to as the party "belle-mères," mothers-in-law.
"I am telling you right away that I will not be a father-in-law," Marois said drawing chuckles.
Later, she refused to analyze what went wrong in the campaign that saw the PQ reduced to 30 MNAs and post its worst electoral score since 1970.
She insisted she was not misinformed by her entourage about how badly the party was doing and said the campaign seemed to be going well, given the turnout at party events.
In an interview with Le Devoir Saturday, Marois said she did not see such a stunning defeat coming.
"The shock was brutal," she said.
She added she assumes full responsibility for what happened and decisions made during the 33-day campaign.
Marois encouraged the party to reconnect with youth and told Quebec women they should dare to dream like her and take their place in politics as she did.
"I will always be that young woman who wanted to change the world," Marois said. "And I will always fight for freedom.
She said she still believes sovereignty is possible for Quebec.
"Imagine what Quebec would be without the PQ," Marois said. "I know we are on the right side of history."
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1 (8 ounce) package
cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup
white sugar
1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract
3/4 cup
sliced fresh strawberries, mashed
1 cup
heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup
confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup
sliced fresh strawberries
1 (9 inch)
prepared graham cracker crust
Great recipe with whole food ingredients. It's perfect recipe for substitutions for those with allergies. I used vegan cream cheese and whipped coconut cream. I separated and whipped the cream from a can of Thai Kitchen's coconut milk. And, any brown rice flour and ground almond recipe will do for the crust. We all loved it.
YUM!!!!! Guilt free healthy dessert! I subbed the 1/4 cup sugar for maple syrup and eliminated the sugar in the whipped cream and it was heavenly! My whole family loved it!
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Mine came out a little runny...but my guests raved about the flavor. Very delicious!
Best strawberry pie I've ever eaten! It was so simple to put together and I used a nilla wafer pie crust. DELISH!!You can sub pre-made whipped topping if you don't want to make the whipped cream, but honestly why would you? It took 5 minutes to make the whipped cream and tasted 10 times better. YUM YUM!
Thank you for this recipe. I lost my recipe and have made this for years
I have made this four times in the past 3 weeks for different occasions and everybody has loved it! They all wanted the recipe. My only change was that I put it in an Oreo crust, and personally, I think it makes for an even tastier pie! My husband says it's a definite "keeper". Thanks for a great recipe!
Delicious pie! A must have for the kids in the summer.
This pie was amazing...I made it with an Oreo Cookie crust....so tasty!!!!
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Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 395
Calories from Fat: 254
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The dissertation committee for each candidate shall include a minimum of three, and a maximum of four members. At least two members of the committee shall be full-time tenured faculty members of the School of Law. At least one other member shall be a full-time tenured member of a graduate faculty of the University of Pittsburgh outside the School of Law. The committee may also include a practicing lawyer, judge, or faculty member of another law school. Each candidate will be responsible for selecting and organizing his or her committee. The faculty adviser must approve the dissertation committee, and serve as its chairperson. The faculty adviser is also responsible for obtaining approval for the doctoral committee from the Director of the Center for International Legal Education and the Dean of the School of Law.
The dissertation committee's role is to advise a student as the student researches and writes his or her dissertation. The committee has the authority to request revisions of the dissertation, conduct the final oral examination, and determine whether the dissertation meets acceptable standards and makes a significant contribution to the legal field. A student must meet at least once a year with the committee. During these meetings, the committee will assess the student's progress and discuss objectives and a timetable to complete degree requirements. This program does not have formal preliminary and comprehensive examinations.
The dissertation must establish the historical context upon which the research is based and identify how the student's work contributes to the field. The dissertation must analyze and synthesize a broad body of literature and present a clear explanation of the area of research. The work must be of publishable quality and of sufficient detail to allow other scholars to build upon this work. The characteristics of the dissertation are set out in the University of Pittsburgh Regulations Pertaining to PhD Degrees. The candidate is required to publicly defend the dissertation overview at the end of the first academic year, and to defend the dissertation at the conclusion of the process. The overview will provide a complete projection of the body of the dissertation. Both the dissertation overview meeting and the dissertation defense shall be open to the public, with reasonable notice given in advance to the Law School faculty. The announcement of the dissertation defense must appear in the University Times at least five (5) weeks before the scheduled defense. The dissertation shall result from work completed substantially during the student's enrollment in the S.J.D. Program, and shall not be based on work substantially completed prior to admission.
After completion of the year of residency, students must register as full time dissertation to remain active in the program for each semester until graduation. Students using University facilities must register each term for a minimum of one credit, and may register for additional courses if recommended by their advisor. The per credit rate for additional courses will be the same as that of the LL.M. Program. Students must pay mandatory University of Pittsburgh fees for each year of their candidacy.
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Gentry Lee, Chief Engineer for the Planetary Flight Systems Directorate of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., has been awarded the prestigious Harold Masursky Award, presented by the American Astronomical Society's Division for Planetary Sciences.
The Masursky Award recognizes individuals for outstanding service to planetary science and exploration through engineering, managerial, programmatic, or public service activities. The award citation states, "Lee has set the standard for systems engineering in the complex world of robotic planetary missions, and moreover, possesses the desire to impart this knowledge to those around him, especially young engineers."
Lee was chief engineer for the Galileo project from 1977 to 1988 and, after working in a variety of positions on the Viking project from 1968 to 1976, was director of science analysis and mission planning during the Viking operations activities. In his current position, Lee is responsible for the engineering integrity of all the robotic planetary missions managed by JPL. His major recent work included not only the oversight of all engineering aspects of Spirit and Opportunity, the twin rover missions to Mars that landed in January 2004, but also the implementation of NASA's successful Deep Impact and Stardust missions.
"Gentry Lee is one of the true heroes of deep space exploration," said JPL director Dr. Charles Elachi. "His work has contributed to the success of JPL missions for more than 35 years."
In addition to his engineering work, Lee has been an active novelist, television producer, computer game designer, media columnist and lecturer. He was the late Carl Sagan's partner in the creation, design, development and implementation of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning public television series "Cosmos." Lee has also co-authored four bestsellers with Arthur C. Clarke and written three more successful solo novels.
Lee's previous awards include the NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement in 1976 and the Distinguished Service Medal, NASA's highest award, in 2005.
Gentry Lee received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Texas at Austin in 1963 and a Master of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1964. He then attended the University of Glasgow in Scotland on a Marshall Fellowship for one year.
For more information on JPL visit: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov .
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To buy a house just a few weeks ago you might have locked in a mortgage at 3 ½ percent rate on a mortgage, but rates may never be that low again. Mortgage rates are still historically low, but over the past six weeks they have increased a half percentage point. That may not sound like much, however, you will see in when you make that monthly payment.
At 3.5 percent, on a $250,000 home with 20 percent down, you pay about $898 each month. The same 30-year fixed mortgage will cost you $954 bucks at 4 percent. That's $56 dollars more a month -- or $672 dollars a year. Down payment, credit score, and income determine the rate you'll pay.
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Stephen M. Feidelman, Esq.
The Florida supreme court handed down a decision this summer which is being interpreted to indicate that members' ownership interests in a multi-member Florida limited liability company (LLC) do not have the protection of being immune from levy by a debtor member's judgment creditors. Prior to this ruling, it was widely believed that the currently applicable statute operated in such a way that such creditors could only obtain "charging orders" against a debtor's membership interests. A charging order permits the judgment creditor to attach a debtor member's stream of principal and income distributions from the LLC, but does not otherwise act to transfer either the debtor member's ownership interest or voting rights. However, the supreme court has held that the statute did not state a charging order was the exclusive remedy available to those judgment creditors.
While it is likely the Florida legislature will address this issue, it is uncertain how and when it may be resolved. In the meanwhile, the court's ruling represents the current state of Florida law on this issue and attachment or judicial transfer of debtor member ownership interests in Florida LLCs may be available for use by current judgment creditors.
Stephen M. Feidelman maintains a general civil law practice in Hollywood, Florida, with a core concentration on franchise and dealership representation and allied business law issues. He has attained a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rating of AV®, which depicts that a lawyer is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity; has served on the Executive Council of The Florida Bar Business Law Section; chaired The Florida Bar's Antitrust, Franchise and Trade Regulation Law Committee; been a faculty participant in numerous seminars related to franchise and business opportunity legal issues; contributed to Florida Bar committee consumer education pamphlets and seminar course materials; and has been a guest college lecturer on franchise law issues.


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In addition to general methods for optimizing energy consumption and resource utilization, we present streamlined designs that are specialized to efficiently address platform-dependent constraints. We focus on two specific aspects in development of energy- and resource-optimized design techniques: (1) Application-specific systems and architectures for energy- and resource- efficient design. First, we address challenges in efficient implementation of wireless sensor network building energy monitoring systems (WSNBEMSs). We develop new energy management schemes in order to maximize system lifetime for WSNBEMSs, and demonstrate that system lifetime can be improved significantly without affecting monitoring accuracy. We also present resource efficient, field programmable gate array (FPGA) architecture for implementation of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) systems. We have demonstrated that our design provides at least 8.8% enhancement in terms of resource efficiency compared to Xilinx FFT v7.1 within the same OFDM configuration. (2) Dataflow-based methods for structured design and implementation of energy- and resource- efficient DSP systems. First, we introduce a dataflow-based design approach based on integrating interrupt-based signal acquisition in context of parameterized synchronous dataflow (PSDF) modeling. We demonstrate that by applying our approach, energy- and resource-efficient embedded software can be derived systematically from high level models of dynamic, data-driven applications systems (DDDASs) functional structure. Also, we present an in-depth development of lightweight dataflow-Verilog (LWDF-V), which is an integration of the LWDF programming model with the Verilog hardware description language (HDL), and we demonstrate the utility of LWDF-V for design and implementation of digital systems for signal processing. We emphasize efficient of LWDF with HDLs, and emphasize the application of LWDF-V to design DSP systems with dynamic parameters on FPGA platforms. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION AND TARGET LOCATION DETERMINATION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS http://hdl.handle.net/1903/15486 Title: CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION AND TARGET LOCATION DETERMINATION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS Authors: Han, Sangjin Abstract: In a distributed system most nodes maintain a local oscillator to derive time information for synchronization with other nodes. A number of clock synchronization techniques have been presented in the literature (e.g. NTP, PTP) which rely on the exchange of messages among nodes to share timing information and to adjust the oset or skew of the clocks. We present an approach which does not require any adjustments to the local clocks, but relies on achieving synchronization through clock mapping functions which map the time at one node to the time at another node. We further show how closed paths in a graph of nodes can be used to estimate the synchronization tolerance. Through experimental results using piecewise linear functions, we demonstrate the feasibility of this approach and show how clock synchronization of better than 100 ps can be achieved in Wi-Fi environments. Using the techniques and relying on the hardware of SMiLE3 board, we also demonstrate the ability to measure distance with accuracy of a few inches and thereby the localization to accuracy better than one foot. Results of experiments conducted for localization are also presented. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Hot electron injection into uniaxially strained silicon http://hdl.handle.net/1903/15485 Title: Hot electron injection into uniaxially strained silicon Authors: Kim, Hyun Soo Abstract: In semiconductor spintronics, silicon attracts great attention due to the long electron spin lifetime. Silicon is also one of the most commonly used semiconductor in microelectronics industry. The spin relaxation process of diamond crystal structure such as silicon is dominant by Elliot-Yafet mechanism. Yafet shows that intravalley scattering process is dominant. The conduction electron spin lifetime measured by electron spin resonance measurement and electronic measurement using ballistic hot electron method well agrees with Yafet's theory. However, the recent theory predicts a strong contribution of intervalley scattering process such as f-process in silicon. The conduction band minimum is close the Brillouin zone edge, X point which causes strong spin mixing at the conduction band. A recent experiment of electric field-induced hot electron spin relaxation also shows the strong effect of f-process in silicon. In uniaxially strained silicon along crystal axis [100], the suppression of f-process is predicted which leads to enhance electron spin lifetime. By inducing a change in crystal structure due to uniaxial strain, the six fold degeneracy becomes two fold degeneracy, which is valley splitting. As the valley splitting increases, intervalley scattering is reduced. A recent theory predicts 4 times longer electron spin lifetime in 0.5% uniaxially strained silicon. In this thesis, we demonstrate ballistic hot electron injection into silicon under various uniaxial strain. Spin polarized hot electron injection under strain is experimentally one of the most challenging part to measure conduction electron spin lifetime in silicon. Hot electron injection adopts tunnel junction which is a thin oxide layer between two conducting materials. Tunnel barrier, which is an oxide layer, is only 4 ∼ 5 nm thick. Also, two conducting materials are only tens of nanometer. Therefore, under high pressure to apply 0.5% strain on silicon, thin films on silicon substrate can be easily destroyed. In order to confirm the performance of tunnel junction, we use tunnel magnetoresistance(TMR). TMR consists of two kinds of ferromagnetic materials and an oxide layer as tunnel barrier in order to measure spin valve effect. Using silicon as a collector with Schottky barrier interface between metal and silicon, ballistic hot spin polarized electron injection into silicon is demonstrated. We also observed change of coercive field and magnetoresistance due to modification of local states in ferromagnetic materials and surface states at the interface between metal and silicon due to strain. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z VISION ALGORITHM FOR THE SOLAR ASPECT SYSTEM OF THE HIGH ENERGY REPLICATED OPTICS TO EXPLORE THE SUN MISSION http://hdl.handle.net/1903/15461 Title: VISION ALGORITHM FOR THE SOLAR ASPECT SYSTEM OF THE HIGH ENERGY REPLICATED OPTICS TO EXPLORE THE SUN MISSION Authors: Cramer, Alexander Krishnan Abstract: This work covers the design and test of a machine vision algorithm for generating high-accuracy pitch and yaw pointing solutions relative to the sun on a high altitude balloon. It describes how images were constructed by focusing an image of the sun onto a plate printed with a pattern of small cross-shaped fiducial markers. Images of this plate taken with an off-the-shelf camera were processed to determine relative position of the balloon payload to the sun. The algorithm is broken into four problems: circle detection, fiducial detection, fiducial identification, and image registration. Circle detection is handled by an "Average Intersection" method, fiducial detection by a matched filter approach, and identification with an ad-hoc method based on the spacing between fiducials. Performance is verified on real test data where possible, but otherwise uses artificially generated data. Pointing knowledge is ultimately verified to meet the 20 arcsecond requirement. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z


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Angelina Jolie visits Ecuador
Newly-engaged star meets refugees in her role with the UN
Having just spent some time out with her family in the Galapagos Islands, actress Angelina Jolie has been visiting Colombian refugees in Ecuador as part of her work with United Nations.
Fresh from her recent engagement and free from make-up, Ange made her first trip as a special envoy for the UN since her appointment last month, having visited several countries over the past decade as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.
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Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man. - Mahatma Gandhi
The senseless violence in the Middle East is deeply saddening to all peace-loving people of the world. There is no excuse for killing innocent people. Ever! For the sake of the children of the world, end all violence now!


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VIRGINIA BEACH - EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program and The Noblemen are hosting a great party and live broadcast of the Belmont Stakes, the last race in the Triple Crown!
Hosted at EQUI-KIDS' facility, the Belmont Bash will have live music by Rockstar Parking, casino tables, BBQ, libations, belt buckles and boots! All proceeds benefit two great local charities that focus on enhancing the lives of children in our community.
Tickets are $50.00 and can be purchased at on the EQUI-KIDS Website or The Noblemen Website.
Ticket holders must be 21 years of age and older. No open toed shoes suggested for the June 8 event at EQUI-KIDS, located at 2626 Heritage Park Drive in Va. Beach. It's from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program provides equine-assisted activities to a diverse group of riders each week and our programs offer support to individuals with disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, mental and physical disabilities, attention deficit disorder and more.
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Crossroads of the West Gun Show returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds this weekend and they're expecting more record setting crowds.
Labels on gun boxes say "banned under the proposed assault weapons bill, get one while you still can."
Bob Templeton, owner of the Crossroads of the West Gun Shows, says talk of gun control legislation has people showing up to gun shows in droves, fearful they soon won't be able to buy certain guns.
"The 100 million plus law abiding Americans are tired of being scapegoated for the tragedy at Sandy Hook and are feeling like the enemies of the 2nd amendment are attacking lawful gun ownership," says Templeton.
Templeton says they had a record 20,000 people at last month's gun show. People were lining up at that entrance sign as early as 5 a.m. to get their hands on hard-to-find guns and ammo. He says that line went all the way back to the end of the coliseum, and he expects the same kinds of crowds this weekend.
"Our crowds have been like that all over, we do shows in four states as you know."
And people are likely paying more now than what they paid for the same product just 6 months ago.
Templeton says the cost of ammo has increased 50 percent since the fall, and he says the price of certain guns like the AR-15 have gone up.
"Manufacturers are raising their prices and there's a limited supply in their pipeline."
Templeton says it's all about supply and demand.
"There's just a lot of people that are concerned about their 2nd amendment rights and their ability to own and use firearms lawfully in the future."
Crossroads of the West will be in Glendale next month then back at the state fairgrounds in April.
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Bay Area Recycling for Charities' Mission is:
To Inspire and Educate All Members of the Community to Utilize the Beneficial Practices of Reuse and Recycling to in turn Support Charitable Programs and Activities in the Community.
We all know that recycling is beneficial to the environment, but what if in the process, you could also help your community and those in need?
That's the idea behind Bay Area Recycling for Charities (baRc), a non-profit organization serving the five counties that make up the Grand Traverse Bay Area.
Bay Area Recycling for Charities focuses its efforts on converting recyclables into revenues not only to support itself and fund its expansion, but to achieve its ultimate goal of giving maximum donations to local charities.
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What to do about this aggressive child behavior
Diana Lilly of San Diego, says that when she learned her 16-month-old daughter Julianne was biting at daycare, she was "surprised, unhappy, and hoped it was a one-time incident that would never happen again." Unfortunately her daughter has continued to occasionally bite the children around her.
If your toddler bites another child, your first reaction is likely similar to Lilly's—perhaps including disbelief and horror. While hitting and grabbing are sometimes viewed as completely normal and expected behavior, many parents believe that biting is unusual or a sign of deeper problems. On a purely instinctual level, biting seems more primitive to some parents, and they feel it requires a stronger immediate response that a shove or a slap.
But experts concur that toddlers bite as frequently as they hit, and you really can't tell which toddler will engage in the behavior. Your best bet is to note the situations in which biting occurs and plan your strategy to curb the behavior accordingly.
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Toddlers tend to bite other toddlers, rather than adults or older children, for a variety of reasons. One reason is that toddlers tend to become overstimulated or frustrated easily and don't yet have the language skills to express themselves. Another is that toddlers are notoriously bad sharers and use biting and physical aggression to get the toys they want or keep the toys that they have. So it's no wonder that biting often occurs in daycare—one of the few places where children are largely in the company of their peers.
If you suddenly learn that your toddler has bitten a playmate, what should you do? "Parents need to look at what was happening when the biting occurred. Is something happening to this child? Is there enough supervision at daycare? Are there enough toys in the environment?" says Dr. Dawn Cardwell of Guiding Hands Pediatrics in South Orange, New Jersey. "You'll also want to know whether there are other biters currently at the daycare to see if your child is imitating other children's behavior."
Gretchen Kinnell, director of education and training for Child Care Solutions, a Syracuse, New York, childcare resource and referral agency, and author of No Biting: Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs, says that if your child bites a peer at daycare, a good childcare program will have strategies to help make this developmental phase short-lived.
"Parents should expect caregivers and the director to have training specific to biting. They shouldn't have a one-size-fits-all approach," Kinnell says. "The program should be putting their efforts into getting the child to exhibit more appropriate behavior. [The parents] need to look at [the daycare] programs, because one of the reasons children are biting could be the environment at daycare."
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Looking ahead to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show this March, Italian coach builder Pininfarina has officially unveiled the first teaser image of their latest ground-breaking creation: the Cambiano.
As is the case with a lot of teasers coming out these days for Geneva, Pininfarina is keeping a closed lid on any information surrounding the Cambiano, opting only for a few descriptive sentences to kick-start our imaginations into complete overdrive.
In the case of this intriguing concept, Pininfarina has bared this nugget of information describing the car: "it is an elegant and refined sport sedan, conceived with great attention to the environment, both as to the engine and as to the materials' choice."
Reading between the lines, it appears that the car could be some sort of hybrid sports car that carries the company's distinctive and provocative styling. Consider us intrigued. As far as the name of choice is concerned, Pininfarina chose Cambiano as a tribute to the city hosting the Pininfarina Group's headquarters. It's also no coincidence that the car is being prepared as a celebratory model of sorts to honor of the 30th anniversary of the Styling Center and the 10th anniversary of the Engineering Center, two branches of Pininfarina that have played critical roles in the design and build of a lot of their ultra-exclusive exotics.
We'll have more info surrounding the Cambiano in the weeks and days leading up to the Geneva Motor Show. For now, you can ogle over the teaser image of the car, which is what we've been doing for some time now.
UPDATE 01/13/2012: Pininfarina has unveiled the second teaser for their Cambiano concept; an image that reveals part of the side of the vehicle. It looks as though the Cambiano will have a short bonnet and a set of large alloy wheels. There also seems to be no air inlets, leading us to believe this could be a full-electric vehicle.
UPDATE 01/19/2012: We are getting one step closer to the official opening of the Geneva Motor Show and Pininfarina is offering us a new teaser image of their Cambiano concept. This was shows off the intricate detailing of the roof. Enjoy!
UPDATE 02/06/2012: Pininfarina is continuing its teaser session for the Cambiano concept with a new video of the car set to be released at the Geneva Motor Show. Enjoy!


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HONG KONG — Bo Xilai, an ambitious and divisive Chinese politician whose downfall shook the Communist Party elite, will stand trial Thursday on charges of corruption, taking bribes, and abusing power, state-run news media announced Sunday.
The brief report from the Xinhua news agency said Bo would be tried in Jinan, the capital of Shandong province in eastern China. But the report gave no other details about the lurid allegations of corruption and a murder that toppled him and exposed bitter contention within the usually secretive Communist Party leadership.


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Latest on Norway:
- Police have confirmed nine deaths at the youth camp on the island of Utoya. The suspect, who opened fire while wearing a police uniform, has no connection to Norwegian authorities.
- Eyewitnesses have said they saw as many as 20 people killed at Utoya. One said the suspect summoned youth campers to gather around him before he "just executed them."
- Police have established a link between the attack at the youth camp with the bombing of Oslo government buildings. At least seven people were killed and at least 10 others injured in that blast.
- Victims may still be trapped in the government buildings.
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Medication errors are preventable events that lead to medications being used inappropriately. Medication errors that cause harm are called adverse drug events.
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EMFF priorities for plenary voteOCTOBER 21 2013
Joint NGO priorities for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) plenary vote on October 23.
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Unknown watersOCTOBER 10 2013
Imagine if European waters had enough fish to feed an additional 160 million EU citizens; if our fishing industry yielded an additional revenue of €3.2 billion each year and created up to 100,000 new jobs. This could be a reality if we let fish stocks grow to their maximum sustainable yield (MSY) by setting appropriate catch quotas. The sooner fish stocks are returned to sustainable levels the sooner these benefits can be realised.
No EU aid for modernisation and construction of fishing vesselsOCTOBER 01 2013
This briefing focuses on ending subsidies that incentivise overfishing and on alternative ways to support the transition to sustainable fishing.
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Letters to heads of delegation on NGOs priorities for the EMFF plenary voteOCTOBER 01 2013
On October 23rd, the European Parliament will vote on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, the financial instrument of the Common Fisheries Policy. NGOs are thus calling on MEPs to vote in favour of subsidies that will support ending EU overfishing, and not fuel continued overcapacity and destructive fishing practices.
Increase EU Support for Data Collection, Control and EnforcementSEPTEMBER 19 2013
This briefing focuses on why and how to increase support for data collection, control, and enforcement in the EMFF.
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Fisheries subsidies should support implementation of the Common Fisheries PolicySEPTEMBER 05 2013
Joint NGO position regarding the plenary vote of the European Parliament on the EU Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) to take place on Oct 23, 2013.
Also available in Romanian / Bulgarian
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Why subsidising new vessel construction is bad news for EU taxpayers and our oceansJULY 04 2013
A proposed amendment to the new subsidies framework, the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF), would provide subsidies for new vessel construction – public funding put towards increasing the capacity of EU fishing fleets and putting additional pressure on fish numbers.
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Emptying the SeasJUNE 20 2013
How the EU spent hundreds of millions of euros on building thousands of new fishing vessels, increasing pressure on ever-declining fish stocks.Contact: Jack Thurston firstname.lastname@example.com
NGO non-paper on aid for fleet renewalJUNE 19 2013A proposal in the draft compromise amendments on the EMFF is to introduce fleet renewal subsidies for small-scale and coastal fishing vessels older than 35 years under the condition that engine capacity must be reduced and that the vessel must use more selective gear is extremely risky. This measure will clearly increase fishing capacity, undermine management plans and threaten the recovery of fish stocks.
Where's the evidence? Debunking the myths of fisheries subsidiesJUNE 11 2013Recent Parliament and Council discussions on the future European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, EMFF, included calls for EU aid in support of fleet modernisation, in particular aid for engine replacement and new vessels. These measures should not be supported with public aid. The 2002 CFP reform phased out funding for fleet renewal and in 2012, at Rio+20, the international community, including the EU, recommitted to phasing out subsidies contributing to overfishing. Also, such measures would contradict the EU proposal to the Rules Negotiation Group in the WTO to prohibit subsidies for the construction of new fishing vessels and the renovation of existing ones.
Full document (2 pages):Nederlands / Español / ελληνικά - Greek / Português / Polski / Italiano / Français / Deutsch / English
NGO Priorities on PECH Amendments to the European Maritime and Fisheries FundMARCH 27 2013OCEAN2012, Birdlife, Greenpeace, Oceana and WWF support the implementation of a CFP that:- ends overfishing by restoring and maintaining fish stocks to healthy levels,- incentivises environmentally sustainable fishing practices, and- reduces damage to marine ecosystems.
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NGOs urge improvements to Fisheries Committee working document on the EU Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)SEPTEMBER 18 2012Efforts to eliminate EU subsidies that incentivise and support overfishing, and shift funds to support sustainable fisheries and healthy marine ecosystems play a crucial role in achieving these objectives.ons, but it falls short of making the necessary structural shift towards sustainable funding.1 Alain Cadec's draft report includes several improvements to the Commission proposal but fails to live up to the need for a fundamental reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and its associated funding instrument.
To read the full NGO statement, click here.Executive Summary
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NGOs urge change of funding priorities in the proposed EMFFAUGUST 08 2012
We ask Member States and the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to at least double the amount of resources allocated to data collection and control and enforcement compared to the 2007 – 2013 financing period.
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Public aid for sustainable fisheriesFEBRUARY 22 2012
Public aid has been identified as a driver for overfishing. The proposed European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) must ensure that future aid does not undermine the objectives of the CFP, but contributes to the transition to sustainable fisheries and towards achieving healthy marine ecosystems.
No aid for engine modernisation or replacement under the EU Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)JANUARY 30 2012
We welcome the Commission's proposal to stop providing public funding for the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines on board fishing vessels and ask decision makers to support EMFF Article 39(2) in its current form for the following reasons.
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Preliminary Reaction to the Commission's proposal for a future EU Maritime and Fisheries FundDECEMBER 12 2011
An initial reaction from OCEAN2012, BirdLife Europe, Greenpeace, Oceana, the Pew Environment Group, Seas At Risk and WWF to the Commission's proposal for the European Fisheries and Maritime Fund which offers a critical opportunity to eliminate subsidies which contribute to overfishing and use them to support transition towards truly sustainable fisheries and towards achieving healthy marine ecosystems.
Reforming EU Fisheries SubsidiesOCTOBER 09 2011
This report looks back at the promises made on fisheries subsidy reform during the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) review in 2002 and analyses whether the promises were delivered during the implementation of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) in 2007-2013. It suggests ways in which the future financial instrument and the new CFP more broadly could be reformed.Executive Summary
Full document (35 pages):
Subsidising fishing: how many times must we pay for our fish?MAY 12 2012
This briefing published by OCEAN2012 exposes how European citizens are footing the bill for overfishing. It is part of a series of briefings illustrating the impacts of overfishing on people or marine ecosystems caused by the excess removal of millions of tonnes of marine life every year.
Full document (4 pages):English / Deutsch / Español / Français / ελληνικά - Greek / Italiano / Nederlands / Polski / Português
Other documents
NGOs urge members to the PECH Committee to heed public opinion on positive use of EU fisheries subsidies, June 26, 2013
Preliminary assessment of Compromise Amendments to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, June 10, 2013.
Joint NGO letters to MEPs on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)OCTOBER 14 2013
Joint NGO letters to MEPs on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)Read the letters sent from around Europe
Joint NGO letters to decision makers on subsidiesJUNE 26 2013
Joint NGO letters to decision-makers on subsidiesRead the letters
OCEAN2012 member group letters to decision makers on subsidiesMAY 03 2013
Letters from OCEAN2012 member groups to decision makers on subsidies.Read the letters


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2008-09: 46-24-12 (4th in the West – Eliminated in Conference Final by Red Wings) TSN.ca Pre-season Power Ranking: 10thGeneral Manager: Stan Bowman (1st Season) Head Coach: Joel Quennville (2nd Season)
What They Did in the off-season:
The summer started out quite well for the Blackhawks. Promising young forward David Bolland agreed to a five-year contract extension before the free agency window opened. The team then landed one of the biggest fish in the free agent pond by signing Marian Hossa to a monster 12-year deal. The Blackhawks also added former Selke trophy winner John Madden for some forward depth while allowing Nikolai Khabibulin, Martin Havlat, Sammy Pahlsson and Matt Walker to seek their fortunes elsewhere.
If they had stopped there, it would have been considered a successful summer. But that was far from the case. The NHL and NHL Players' Association launched an investigation into contracts offered to five of the team's restricted free agents (Kris Versteeg, Troy Brouwer, Cam Barker, Colin Fraser, Ben Eager and Aaron Johnson), which led to the NHLPA filing a grievance over the handling of those qualifying offers. While the team eventually came to terms with all five, they were forced to spend more money up front than they had originally hoped. That mistake was a contributing factor to the re-assignment of general manager Dale Tallon to an advisory role. Stan Bowman was then brought in as Tallon's replacement.
News got worse when it was discovered that the newly-signed Hossa was battling a shoulder injury and would be out until December and adding insult to injury was the NHL's announcement that they were investigating Hossa's contract for.
Then as the proverbial icing on the cake, young superstar Patrick Kane was arrested in his hometown of Buffalo after a late night altercation with a cabbie. Kane pled guilty to a misdemeanor and was forced to apologize for his actions.
Biggest Issue facing the team:
When dealing with a young and talented team, the last thing you need are off-ice distractions. And the Hawks seemed to corner that particular market this summer. Instead of building on the team's first conference final appearance in more than a decade, the Hawks were forced into damage control over their numerous off-ice issues. Whether it was the signing of an already-injured superstar, the qualifying offer controversy, the shuffling of Tallon or the Kane story, the club was in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
To make matters worse, former player Martin Havlat added some spice via Twitter, ripping team president John McDonough for the treatment of Tallon and his own failed contract negotiations.
It would be difficult for a veteran-laden team to completely block out these issues, but when we are discussing the youngest team in the league, it may be simply too much to overcome. Chicago has far too much talent on its roster to completely free fall down the Western Conference standings, but there could be some residual effect, especially from the players who were loyal to Tallon. Pair that with the loss of No. 1 netminder Nikolai Khabibulin and popular veteran Havlat and it's no wonder that many have predicted a drop in expectations heading into the season. Coach Joel Quennville could be facing one of the toughest tasks of his career this season as he tries to keep his team focused on improving on last year.
Even if the Hawks are not able to repeat last season's success, it should still be a very entertaining year in Chicago.
Player to watch:
There may be no player more scrutinized this season than Patrick Kane.
For the first time in his young career, the face of the franchise was being put through the ringer. It certainly did not help matters that the incident occurred just prior to Team USA's Olympic orientation camp. Instead of discussing the upcoming Winter Games, everyone wanted to talk about Kane and the alleged assault in Buffalo.
But as the saying goes, what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. Hawks fans and management certainly hope this is the case with Kane. He has the responsibility of being not only the face of the Blackhawks, but also USA Hockey. That is an awful big burden to put on the shoulders of the diminutive 20-year old.
While Kane has as much skill as any player in the league, this will be the biggest challenge he has ever faced. He can be sure he will hear catcalls and insults from rowdy and obnoxious fans in opposing barns. What he must do is channel the energy and aggression he feels towards his detractors and put it into his game. The reality of the situation is that fans tend to have short memories. A few brilliant performances and a respectable showing at the Olympics will allow Kane to return to his rightful place among the game's elite. If he lets it get to him, it will sidetrack what should be a lengthy and successful NHL career.
Scott Cullen's Fantasy Take:
After a breakthrough season in 2008-2009, the Chicago Blackhawks won't catch anyone by surprise this season. One of the most promising young teams in the league, the Blackhawks would rate higher if their primary offseason acquisition wasn't going to miss a good chunk of the first two months of the season.
Even though Marian Hossa could miss some time this year, he's still likely to be an impact player for Chicago once he returns. Hossa has surpassed 70 points in five of the last six seasons and has scored 29 or more goals for nine straight campaigns. Effectively, the Blackhawks swapped free agent winger Martin Havlat out of the lineup for Hossa and, in terms of overall production, Hossa is an upgrade.
Without Hossa, though, the Blackhawks are still well-stocked and led by the duo of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane.
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Bobby Lee, best known from his numerous years as a cast member on Madtv, can now be seen as a regular guest on E!'s "Chelsea Lately" and has been touring the country year?round with his hilariously unpredictable stand?up.
A native of San Diego, CA, Lee was expected to follow in his father's footsteps, running the family clothing store. After stints in a local rock band and at the local community college, he was spotted by Frank Burns, the legendary manager of La Jolla's Comedy Store. In 1995, Pauly Shore spotted Lee on stage and asked the young comedian to open for
him in Las Vegas. It was at that point that Lee met Shore's mother, the celebrated owner of the Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore. Lee became a regular at the club, and also went on the road with the comic Carlos Mencia. Bobby went on to gain success from there, including landing a cast role on MADtv.
Joining the show in 1999, Bobby quickly became an audience favorite on the longrunning sketch show, which in total air for 14 seasons on Fox. Bobby became known for his unique brand of pain?inducing, physical humor. He created such memorable original characters as the comically confused film critic "Johnny Gan," the world's worst interpreter "Bae Sung;" and hapless warrior the Blind kung Fu Master." And audiences have loved his takes on such real?world figures as Connie Chung and North Korean President Kim Jong Il, and a memorable take on presidential hopeful John
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KSP Offers Halloween Safety Tips
(FRANKFORT, KY) - Trick-or-treaters, parents, motorists and homeowners all have important roles to play in keeping Halloween safe. The Kentucky State Police suggests that you take a few minutes to review the following safety tips before heading out on your Halloween haunts this year:
- Stay alert for increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic on Halloween night.
- Be patient and SLOW DOWN! Give children lots of time to cross the street. Their costumes may impair their ability to see and hear you and to get out of your way quickly. Young children may lack the physical ability to cross a street quickly. They do not effectively evaluate potential traffic threats, cannot anticipate driver behavior and process sensory information more slowly than adults.
- Excited kids may forget to "stop, look and listen" before crossing the street. Since they may be trying to visit as many houses as possible within a specific time period, children could quickly dart in front of your car.
- Be extra cautious in areas where vehicles are parked along the side of the street. Trick-or-treaters may dart into traffic from between parked cars.
- Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. Also watch for children walking on medians and curbs.
- Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
FOR PARENTS and CAREGIVERS:
- Trick-or-treaters should carry flashlights or "glow sticks."
- Dress in costumes that are light-colored and clearly visible to motorists.
- Costumes should be no longer than ankle-length to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.
- Use face paints or make-up rather than masks that could impair vision.
- Wear light-colored clothing or add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
- Children should wear comfortable, well-fitting, sturdy shoes.
- Wear flame-resistant costumes. Avoid paper costumes.
- Small children should be accompanied by adults.
- Older children should stay in groups.
- Avoid capes that could pose strangulation risks by getting caught on structures or protrusions you child may encounter.
- Make sure props such as swords, scythes, pitchforks, spears, wands or knives are flexible (not rigid) with smooth or rounded tips to prevent eye or other injuries if fallen on.
- If driving children to trick-or-treat, make sure they exit vehicle on the curb side and not the traffic side.
- Trick-or-treaters should only visit houses which have porch lights turned on.
- Never enter a stranger's house or vehicle. Stress "vehicle" because some children might think it is OK to approach a van or bus.
- Stay on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the farthest edge of the roadway facing traffic.
- Never cut across yards or use alleys. By crossing a lawn, you might be tripped by clotheslines or lawn furniture.
- Don't run! Always walk when crossing streets or going from house to house.
- Cross streets only at corners and crosswalks. Never cross the street from between parked cars.
- Remove mask or any item restricting eyesight before crossing streets.
- Don't take shortcuts through back alleys or parking lots.
- Cover one side of the street at a time, no criss-crossing.
- Look "left, right, left again" for cars before stepping off the curb to cross a street.
- Don't play near jack-o-lanterns, the candle inside could start a fire.
- Stay with the adult who is leading the group.
- Keep away from open flames or burning candles.
- Try on your costume before Halloween night to make sure it fits properly.
- Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.
- Don't eat any treats until you get home.
- Have an adult check all candy before eating it.
- Turn on your porch light. Provide ample outdoor lighting. (Check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs).
- Eliminate tripping hazards on your porch, yard and walkway. (Flower pots, lawn furniture, lawn decorations, bicycles, children's toys, ladders, garden hoses, dog leashes, support wires, low tree limbs)
- Remove wet leaves from steps and sidewalk.
- Use battery-powered jack-o-lantern candles. If candles are used, place pumpkin away from area where children will be walking or standing to prevent accidental fires.
- Avoid lighting sidewalks and driveways with luminaries (small candles inside decorative paper bags). Injuries might result when children are tempted to take a closer look.
- Pets can be frightened by Halloween activities. Restrain or bring them indoors to protect them from cars or accidentally hurting trick-or-treaters.
By observing these tips and planning for a little extra caution, this Halloween can be safe and enjoyable for everyone.


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Police say two of the male suspects armed with a gun entered the Black Diamond Casino late Monday and demanded money. The third suspect held open a door.
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