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The Open Government Partnership - some thoughts
A couple of reflections on the Open Government Partnership Annual meeting Brasilia April 17-18.
It was a grand affair with a diverse range of participants
The Open Government Partnership (OGP) literally rolled out the red carpet for presidents and leaders from Tanzania, Brazil and the US Secretary of State at the opening of its annual meeting last month in Brazil. The opening ceremony celebrated the achievements of a partnership of 55 in a surprisingly fast time. The leaders all spoke eloquently of their commitment to transparent and accountable governance. There was an estimated 800 participants in attendance including representatives from governments, intergovernmental organisations and civil society. There was also a diverse audience, International Financial Institutions, Intergovernmental organisations as well as civil society which included traditional Freedom of Information advocates, transparency hackers, Open Government Data experts, academics and organisations working on budgeting, environment and extractives.
OGP a movement or an event?
Various speakers called OGP a movement, a center for innovation, and a mechanism to promote democracy throughout the world. Leaders and civil society spoke openly about the importance of OGP to new democracies. The most recent countries considering joining the partnership include Tunisia and Libya and speakers and civil society from these countries were inspirational in their support for the partnership. A number of speakers reflected at great length that the partnership was a forum for the free trade of ideas between governments and civil society. The strength of a joint steering committee was also on display at the meeting with governments and civil society co-chairing most of the events. The Steering Committee of OGP is co-chaired with the United Kingdom and Brazil alongside a civil society representative from the Open Budget Partnership. Whether OGP is an event or a movement is still anybodies guess. However some words from Hilary Clinton resonated with me. She stated that "a quarter of the world's people now live in OGP countries, each of which has outlined concrete, credible steps that it will take to open the work of government so citizens are empowered, problems are solved, democracy is strengthened" and OGP has been "fought for by civil society and cannot succeed without it".The annual meeting of OGP did provide a forum for dialogue between civil society and government, with opportunities for sharing, networking and facilitating learning about good practices across countries.
The good and the bad – there was no ugly
THE GOOD: There is a lot of promise in the OGP model.
In the two day event Governments outlined their action plans, priorities and commitments to improve transparency and public participation. Civil society was given an opportunity to comment on the Government commitments and provide their views on the process to define and engage on the action plan. Civil Society in many countries has already formulated coalitions to work on OGP action plans and complete shadow reports on government commitments and promises. In one of the most interesting session I attended called "Measuring the impact" it was clear that actually achieving the goals of OGP will depend on political will at the national level, defining indicators of success and creating an international mechanism to facilitate the independent review of the implementation of action plans.
THE BAD: Governments have failed to consult adequately in the development of their action plans with civil society.
Perhaps the most disappointing part of OGP was the number of Governments who failed to live up to OGP's own rules and declaration on public participation in the development of action plans. Even those Governments that consulted seemed not to live up to minimum standards for good participatory processes. Time and time again in each session civil society outlined that governments did not give notice to a wide range of stakeholders, or provide adequate time for a response, and failed to take into account their concerns in action plans. A number of other Governments were criticised for failing to make stretch commitments i.e. simply using action plans to document already on-going activities.
Some ideas going forward
• Participation energises citizens. OGP action plans should detail the space for public participation and how dialogue on the commitments will be maintained.
• OGP should maintain its vision to be a platform for change that is based on independent review. Civil Society needs to be effectively engaged in assessing options for the independent review mechanisms for the Partnership as well as incorporated into networking sessions to promote adequate review and monitoring of commitments.
• OGP should continue to highlight innovation in approaches at the national level as well as commonalities among countries and design places for civil society and governments to learn from each other.
• Stretch commitments should be highlighted by the OGP steering committee as well as impact and achievements both short term and long term on transparency and public participation.


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How To Cook Gluten-Free by Elizabeth Barbone
New Cookbook
Learning to eat gluten-free can be an alarming challenge, at the beginning. What can I eat? Do I need to throw out all my pots and pans? Will I ever eat bread again? If you're just learning to eat gluten-free, though, I hope you are so lucky as to have the sensible Elizabeth Barbone as your guide. Her new book is a calming and wonderfully reassuring place to begin your gluten-free journey.
Quick Facts
• Who wrote it: Elizabeth Barbone (visit her website, Gluten-Free Baking)
• Who published it: Lake Isle Press
• Number of recipes: About 150
• Recipes for right now: Easy Herb Crackers, Bacon, Sweet Potato, and Onion Spinach Salad, Baked Ziti, Chicken and Cheesy Biscuit Casserole, Cheesecake Cups.
• Other highlights: Elizabeth's book's tagline is "Gluten-free, plain and simple." I think that's the perfect way to describe this book, which is spiral-bound and the perfect size and format for carrying straight into the kitchen. This book is clearly meant for folks who need to learn to cook — whether that's for the first time, or all over again, upon the diagnosis of celiac disease. This book doesn't tackle the fancy stuff — it builds a solid foundation of salads, soups, pastas, simple desserts, and breakfast dishes. There are instructions for building a good pantry, and for substituting out milk and eggs.
• Who would enjoy this book? Anyone looking to eat gluten-free, wherever they are in their journey of learning to eat this way. This book is a very practical and well-illustrated resource for cooking healthful, gluten-free meals, and organizing your kitchen and pantry as you learn.
How to Cook Gluten-Free: Over 150 Recipes That Really Work
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I LOVE this book & Ms. Barbone!! The many "how to" photo series (how to cut an onion, bread chicken) are worth it besides all the wonderful user-friendly recipes. She is truly a Gluten-Free Guru with lots of training, knowledge & life-experience (she has many food allergies) to back it all up!
From Scratch Club just hosted Ms. Barbone at our monthly Troy Food Swap for a book signing & demo/talk. She was fabulous, she knew her audience (only a few GF people but many who knew GF people) and presented a talk on how to safely cook & bake for friends & family who have a food allergy. It was wonderful and so informative, many swappers left with notes!
If Ms. Barbone comes to your town for a demo, class or talk, go!! You won't regret it!
I first started following her in her column on Serious Eats. Her recipes are some of the most delicious and practical gluten-free recipes I've come across. Her multi-grain pancakes are my very favorite-- gluten-free or not. I'm so glad to hear she's got the book out now!

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However, there was still much confusion as to what should be capitalized and what could be deducted as a business expense. The IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2011-29, which allows a business to expense 70% of "success-based fees," meaning amounts that are contingent on the successful closing of a covered transaction. It is important to remember this safe-harbor election can apply to both sides of the transaction.
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When it comes to the wilderness of Isle Royale National Park, located in the northwest corner of Lake Superior just a stones throw away from the Minnesota shore, the wolves have always had the run of things.
Only accessible to humans by boat or seaplane, Isle Royale is the least-visited national park in the continental United States. Last year, only 16,746 visitors made the journey.
This photo was released by Michigan Technological University, a pack of gray wolves is shown on Isle Royale National Park in northern Michigan, Feb. 10, 2006. It's shaping up to be a lean year for the wolves and moose of Isle Royale National Park. The number of moose has sunk to 450, the lowest since researchers began tracking their numbers on this wilderness Lake Superior archipelago. While moose have declined, wolf numbers have been on the rise for the past several years, topping out at 30 | AP
But climate change is threatening the wild wolves who once lived with moose in blissful solitude in this remote preserved land, many say. Ice bridges once connected Isle Royale to Ontario, allowing animals to cross back and forth almost every other year.
Since scientists began keeping records in 1973, ice accumulation in the Great Lakes has declined by 30 percent. An ice bridge may only form once every 15 years now. Lake Superior is warming faster than any large lake on the planet.
Isle Royale National Park. The least visited National Park, the population of 1200 moose exceeds the number of people for most of the year. The park preserves 132,018 acres of land-based wilderness. Photo via Getty.
With an ice bridge becoming increasingly rare, those wolves have become "critically isolated," the Lansing State Journal reported. As many as 50 once roamed the island, though scientists think 25 is a more reasonable baseline number, according to the Wildlife News.
Only eight adult wolves are left. Two or three pups may have been born this summer.
In this photo released by Michigan Technological University, a gray wolf is shown on Isle Royale National Park in northern Michigan, Feb. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/Michigan Technological University, John Vucetich)
The wolves' and moose hunter-hunted relationship is the longest continuous study of any predator-prey system in the world. The park's research project notes how uncharacteristically warm temperatures can greatly disturb the balance between moose and wolf pack populations on Isle Royale:
Then, a series of very hot summers struck. During hot summers moose feed less, as they spent more time resting in the shade. Having fed less, the undernourished moose were less prepared to survive the winters. Warm temperatures also enabled severe outbreaks of moose tick. Weakened by heat and ticks, moose dropped to their lowest observed levels. Wolves took advantage of weakened moose, fueling high rates of predation. During the first decade of the 21st century, the moose population steadily slid to its lowest levels.
The wolf population, with 30 individuals living in three packs, had been thriving until 2006. But with moose becoming increasingly rare, capturing food become increasingly difficult. One wolf pack failed after another. By 2011, the population was reduced to 9 wolves living in one pack and another half dozen wolves, the socially disorganized remnants of Middle Pack. DNA analysis of wolf scats collected at kill sites indicates no more than two adult females in the population. If they were to die before giving birth to new females, the wolves would be committed to extinction.
Those wolves who are left are suffering, the Lansing State Journal says. Generations of inbreeding, with no ice bridges to introduce new wolves to the island, have bred genetic deformities in the animals. The deformity gives them misshapen, heavy backs and makes breeding even more difficult.
Some have called for the National Park Service to introduce new wolves into the dwindling Isle Royale pack.
It would be the first time the National Park Service has ever taken deliberate action determine the fate of a species at one of its parks. Whether that role belongs to the Park Service has ignited debate in the scientific community.
A gray wolf is shown on Isle Royale National Park in northern Michigan, Feb. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/Michigan Technological University, John Vucetich)
"Is it the Park Service's role to feed science if it isn't consistent with managing native species?" wondered the NPCA Park Advocate. Dr. Dave Mech, who previously researched the wolves on Isle Royale, told the Park Advocate he's not convinced the wolves will go extinct and thinks officials should "wait and see." From an evolutionary perspective, moose and wolves are relative newcomers to the island. Many believe nature alone should deliver the fate of the island wolves.
But John Vucetich, a researcher on the island, says that a genetic rescue is critical -- not only for animals, but the entire Isle Royale ecosystem, designated a protected biosphere reserve in 1981 for its pristine lake forest wilderness.
"The one thing on which there is universal agreement," Vucetich told the Lansing State Journal, "is that wherever there are large ungulates like moose or deer or elk, there needs to be a top predator to maintain ecosystem integrity."
One Republican Congressman, Sen. Tom Coburn, thinks Isle Royale isn't worth the money spent to keep it open, wolves or no wolves. In his report, "Parked: How Congress' Misplaced Priorities Are Trashing Our National Treasures," he blasted Isle Royale and other remote national parks, like the Upper Peninsula's Keweenaw National Historic Park, as some of the "more egregious, wasteful or otherwise questionable expenses" to be found in America. Isle Royale has an annual operating budget of $4.35 million, according to the report.
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Create a paradigm shift by retooling our systems to refocus on the basic needs of everyone….
If our current global economic paradigm can be described as a balance between need and want, an imbalance has occurred whereby the focus of today's economic resources is severely stacked in favor of "want" over "need", then we have missed something very important and valuable. The result is extraordinary waste and the lives of millions spent in social and absolute poverty, the greatest waste of resources, as the basic "needs" of these individuals and/or whole populations are severely compromised and never met. This waste translates into hundreds of billions of dollars as the potential contributions of these people remains unrealized. How can we encourage a paradigm shift using our educational systems both in early development schooling (K-12), college level, and in corporate settings beyond schooling to subvert and swing focus away from "want" towards "need" to rebalance the systems and insure everyone's basic needs are provided before basic wants are promoted?
How can we create a paradigm shift by retooling our systems to provide the basic needs for everyone before promoting the wants of those whose basic needs have already been met and recapture the human potential currently being wasted?
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Feb 1 2013: The fist time I had a discussion with someone who did not know the difference between "want" and "need", I was shocked. I asked for definitions of both, so that I could make sense of what I was hearing. I was given acceptable definitions. But this person was unable to apply those definitions to life.
I have since discovered that there are MANY who do not know the difference between a "want" and a "need". So you can't have the paradigm shift until THAT is agreed on. Expect disagreement.
Feb 1 2013: TED Lover, thank you for participating, I understand and am not surprised. So for the sake of not being misleading and for the purposes of this conversation -
a need is defined as - food, shelter, healthcare, communication…the four absolute necessities required by any human to be able to contribute and participate in their own care and the care of their family.
a want is the desire for anything after those things described as needs.
Feb 2 2013: healthcare? I disagree. If you are 93 and you have cancer, is "healthcare" a need? Or is it a want? Freedom from pain can be a need (be it through medicine or death), but healthcare as a category? That won't be so easy to sell. People die, after all. It's not something that can be avoided. It seems to me that if it is not universal, it's not a need.
Feb 2 2013: So what will you do with all that money you'll save by denying healthcare to all those "impoverished" 93 year olds with cancer. And just for argument sake, the people we are discussing, those who will directly benefit from this proposal, will never make it to 93…or 63…and most of them not even 23…because the focus of this world is on the want before the need…additionally your statement infers someone aged 93 is not worth saving…which translates to healthcare being a privilege….for the young...
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GoldieBlox, a toy company, wrote a parody of the song "Girls" by the Beastie Boys to use in this ad.
Technically, you don't need permission from a band/artist to do a parody of their song, but the Beasties argued there's a gray area, because it was being used in advertising. Besides that, the members have made it clear time and time again that they never want any of their music used in ads. It was even highlighted in MCA's will.
The band wrote an open letter to the company asking them why they used the song without permission, and also to commend them for the message of empowering girls. GoldieBlox sued the Beastie Boys, but finally changed the ad to not include the song.
The founder of GoldieBlox said:
"Dear Adam and Mike,
We don't want to fight with you. We love you and we are actually huge fans.
When we made our parody version of your song, 'Girls', we did it with the best of intentions. We wanted to take a song we weren't too proud of, and transform it into a powerful anthem for girls. Over the past week, parents have sent us pictures and videos of their kids singing the new lyrics with pride, building their own Rube Goldberg machines in their living rooms and declaring an interest in engineering. It's been incredible to watch.
Our hearts sank last week when your lawyers called us with threats that we took very seriously. As a small company, we had no choice but to stand up for ourselves. We did so sincerely hoping we could come to a peaceful settlement with you.
We want you to know that when we posted the video, we were completely unaware that the late, great Adam Yauch had requested in his will that the Beastie Boys songs never be used in advertising. Although we believe our parody video falls under fair use, we would like to respect his wishes and yours.
Since actions speak louder than words, we have already removed the song from our video. In addition, we are ready to stop the lawsuit as long as this means we will no longer be under threat from your legal team."
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Hi all....
I am considering immigrating to Nica.
Have lived for over a decade in Southeast Asia.
After all these years I still struggle with visas...
Citizenship in Asia is a pipedream, marriage or not.
I have been following this forum for several years and I am attracted by the prospect of becoming citizen through marriage....
I know that you have to be married for three years, to apply....
Anybody done it....any hidden snags and such..?
Thanks a lot.
"Please be aware that traffic patterns countrywide could be disrupted as road closures occur and crowds gather to vote. Partisan celebrations and/or demonstrations may occur on voting day or after the polls close, particularly near voting centers, major intersections, party headquarters or government offices. According to the Nicaraguan National Police security plan for the municipal elections, road closures will be emplaced in Managua in the vicinity of Metrocentro and El Periodista."
Not sure if this is the place to post this, anyway.....
In Masaphopa and having a great time!
A friend stopped by Sunday and said he needed to register his car and was wondering how to get to Transito. He went Monday and everything was fine until he got to the final window and was told that he could not register his car with just a Canadian passaport (he is the process of getting his residency). The question is, has the law changed recently. In my vicarious experience, in the past, a passport was sufficient.
Nicaragua . . lifted from TRN:
What's noteworthy about the article is the absolute lack of any information on the Nicaraguan position regarding the "abbduction". . .It also shows the public nature of emails . . .the long reach of US law; and it's application for "social justice" purposes. All we can hope for is change in November (hope and change, get it :) ?
As a new resident to San Juan del Sur... now with a cuidador employee ( with young wife and one small child )... I am wondering on the set up requirements with regards to legal needs / responsibilities of myself as an "employer" for health coverage and in the case of an injury where the cuidador cannot maintain his responsibilities to take care of the house and grounds..like unemployment insurance or Workman's compensation ?. he also has a young wife and 2 year old child if they are covered in both regards ?
Is it possible to find in Nicaragua a lawyer, honest and honorabl, to take care of a civil cause, in my absence? Is there a lawyer which will not see in me a pigeon to pluck as much as possible?
On this Web site, we always refer to the same lawyer. But, he take care rather of causes in purchases of ground or house.
I already had to deal with 2 lawyers. Unfortunately, they were so corrupted that they were real crooks.
Thank you for passing on to me the address and phone number of a good lawyer, chiefly, honest and man of integrity.
Thank you in advance.
Assuming we can get Margarita a passport (her dad is around but, at least the moment, we don't seem to have a clue where her mother is), it is likely Ana and I will take her somewhere outside the country. My question is what, if anything, would be needed to allow her to travel with her aunt (Ana) and/or myself.
I find it interesting that this topic fits both the threads http://www.nicaliving.com/node/18894 and http://www.nicaliving.com/node/18920. One has to do with corrupt lawyers, the other to do with dealing with a crook. The connection seems to be that both really have to do with corrupt lawyers but in very different circumstances.
First, I need to say that the site is here to ask questions. The contact
form is there to help people with site issues (such as they can't get
their login to work). If you have a Nicaragua-related question, log in,
look around and if you don't find it addressed, ask.
is there any validity to a law which disallows pictures to be taken of small children by foreigners?
Would it be possible to contract with your cuidador and/or maid on an annual basis? I don't intend to skirt any labor laws or attempt to save any money. My thinking is this: If you had an annual contract you could choose to simply NOT renew it if you were dis-satisfied with the relationship.
This thread was spawned by a discussion on another subject and seemed to develop a life of its own.
We know Nicaragua has now (Finally!!!) copyright laws with some rather stiff penalties. Question is: Is the legal system ready to enforce the law or is it just something to be applied when it is convenient?
can anyone please give me the names, phone numbers and emails of good divorce lawyers? i am in the united states so i would need the lawyer to do everything and send me the legal documents after the divorce was final so i could have a legal copy. thank you.
This is a rumor (meaning I am a couple of levels away from the source) but it is likely true and not a good thing if true. I was told that one of the cigar factories in Estelí didn't pay aguinaldo and vacations to its employees in December. The story comes from an employee who commented that the owner seemed to have money to buy a bunch of "3 for C$1000" fireworks but not to pay us.
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NBC has landed "Lost" writer Carlton Cuse (awful name) to pen the script for their new supernatural Western show "The 6th Gun". The show is about... well it's about six guns that hold mystical powers and one of them falls into the hands of a girl and then bad stuff happens or something. I don't know, it's based on a comic, I assume there's giant boobs and other things that are sexy in comic form but only in your mom's basement.
Robert Englund and Malcolm McDowell, two guys who randomly pop up in just about every horror movie and no one has any idea why, together at last in one film. Truth be told there's a solid chance they've been in a movie together before but I have no motivation to do any research on that. The film is "Sanitarium" and it's a new anthology flick about 3 different patients in a mental hospital. It also stars Lou Diamond Phillips who I honestly believe is the nicest man ever invented. He's also La Bamba.
Speaking of people who were on one episode of the short lived "Adam's Family" TV show reboot, Keegan Connor Tracy has been confirmed to be joining the cast of "Bates Motel". The show comes from the folks over at A&E and the pale little minx will play Norman's teacher. We were talking about "The New Adams Family" right?
I loved the show "Deadwood" more than life itself and therefore anything that Ian McShane does is pure gold. You can't argue it. So his guest spot on "American Horror Story: Asylum" will be gold. The show will be gold, the episode will be gold and the tears of joy I cry as he prances across the tiny screen will be solid gold. It's going to hurt.
Apparently you can use a stun gun on the pizza delivery guy no matter how funny it is. The things I learn from writing the news... it could fill a website where someone posts horror news with a couple real life news items every day.
Let this be a lesson to you all. When you're cooking your squirrel please don't use a propane torch. This guy in Michigan burned down 8 apartments. You do that crap with a trash can fire like a real hobo.
I'm probably going to be disappointed here but I'm actually looking forward to "Mockingbird Lane", a new series based on the classic show "The Munsters". I will say Jerry O'Connell is kind of a weird choice for the role of Herman Munster if they're trying to make this version more dark than the original but what do I know. He was rather spellbinding in "Kangaroo Jack".
A horror movie doesn't always need blood, a killer or even jump scares but it better damn well have Malcolm McDowell. Luckily for "Mischief Night", a new flick about a girl being stalked by a killer she starts to have feelings for, it now has some double M action in its cast list. If there's one complaint people have always had about "The Birds" it's that it needs more McDowell.
Mads Mikkelsen might be the most bad ass name ever imagined and I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit I'm petrified of the guy. So I'd venture to say he's a good choice to play the lead role in the upcoming "Hannibal" TV show. He seems like the kind of guy who would actually eat another person just to get into character. To Mads Mikkelsen! A ten-foot-tall, two-ton son of a bitch who could eat a hammer and take a shotgun blast standing!
Yes yes "Jersey Shore Shark Attack" yes!
There are numerous places that it's okay to let your kid play. A sandbox, the beach or a jungle gym are some good examples. Railroad tracks on the other hand are a terrible, terrible place to let your kid play and you will go to jail for it. You're welcome.
Sometimes you got to sweet talk a girl. You can't just rush up and ask if you can bed her. I wouldn't peg a woman who would stab a man in the head to be that kind of woman but apparently she is. It's kind of ironic isn't it? Don't you think?
Did "Twilight" and its mopey tween vampires not quite get your blood pumping? Need some more cred when it comes to your fangs and creatures of the night? Then take a look at the new trailer for "Suck", a vampire spoof.
CC's back, Joe's confused, and we hope you enjoy the new sound!
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On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage to New York
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Early newspaper headlines about the disaster were big and bold, but they also were inaccurate.
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Does evolution destroy us?
Evolution occurs when a mutation is beneficial to survival right? Well with us humans, we have civilizations and surviving in our time means being educated and getting a job and making money. Well could the next stage of our evolution be us merging with technology to make us more efficient? Or on a scarier thought, could we create computers and robots that surpass us, take us all out, and those robots continuously build more robots that surpass the last in an exponential growth of inteligence?Could that be the future of human evolution?
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Jun 19 2013: Nothing can destroy us, says Vedas.
Om Bhur Buvaha Suvaha
Thath Savithur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yonaha Prachodayath
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I am that vivifying power, love, radiant illumination, and
divine grace of universal intelligence.
We pray for the divine light to illumine our minds.
The ancient Aryans went to the extent that man was called 'Amritasya Putrah' (Son of the immortal) in Svetasvatara Upanishad.
I am happy that you like Sanskrit. :)
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The first setback came in July when fit and finish problems with the all-new SUV led officials to delay shipments to dealers. Chrysler officials say they have enough vehicles built already, but want to make sure issues with the gearbox are fixed before selling them to the public.
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne told reporters earlier this year the Cherokee launch was critical to Chrysler's second half performance for 2013.


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There is some slim chance that Pennsylvania could vote Republican. Same with Minnesota. But that doesn't mean these two states really matter.
Let me make a distinction: There are some states that can swing either way, but only in blowout elections. You could call them "swing states" because they swing back and forth, but they're not "swing states" in another sense, because they don't swing the election.
Look at Indiana. Four years ago, Indiana voted Democratic. I still wouldn't call it a "swing state." It may have swung, but it never was going to be the margin of victory for a Democrat.
Similarly, it's hard to see Romney winning Pennsylvania, but losing Ohio or Colorado. If Romney wins Pa., it will be part of a big Romney win. If Obama wins North Carolina, it won't be his margin of victory — it will be part of a 320-electoral vote romp.
Such is Pennsylvania for Romney. Can you imagine Romney winning Pa. but losing Ohio? Compare the Senate races of 2010. Rob Portman and Pat Toomey are basically the same guy. Portman won Ohio by 18 points. Toomey won Pa. by 2 points. No Republican presidential candidate has carried Pa. since the 80s.
If Romney wins Pa. or Minn., he will already have won Fla, Ohio, Va., Co., and N.H. In other words, Pa. or Minn. will not be Romney's margin of victory.


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A childish comfort. Another term for their "blankey". Something they feel very dear to them. Nothing will tear them apart. In my case a 3-foot long strip of yellow satin. One of two that I ripped off a blankey when I was five.
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According to our friends over at The Book That Zuck Built, Facebook is just like a chair. It allows people to sit and have conversations and connect with each other. Facebook is like every single thing that connects us! Planes, trains, busses, submarines! The Titanic or something. You get the point.
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Before & After: A Classic Kitchen, Revealed
B in Real Life
Brooke has turned her very generic and all too common country kitchen into a classic, clean space which will no doubt increase the value of their home.
It may have taken five months of work, research, hunting and juggling two two-year-olds to get this project done, but it was worth every minute. The result is simply lovely and creates an updated and warm new feel for the main area of Brooke's home. I think it's a good example of refreshing a kitchen on a budget without demolition.
Brooke has shared the thrifty resources and ideas she used during this project with us. Find out what she did in her Q & A Part 1 and Part 2.
See more images of Brooke's renovation here.
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I don't know...I think that the walls need some contrasting paint. This redo lacks pizzazz.
I think it's beautiful, especially that tile & those lights! Nice and clean. DEFINITELY an improvement over the "before"!
I also think it looks lovely, definitely a great improvement on the "before". I especially love that red table! Good job!
I agree the walls need something, perhaps a med. grey?? but otherwise it is very nice, more modern.
Its way better than before, but way too model home for my tastes. Painting the island red might be cool?
love the floors!
An improvement, but sterile and impersonal. It looks like it was designed for "anybody" or "everybody," not for "somebody." And end up looking just right for "nobody."
People these days are so much less likely to buy a house a just live there for decades, and that leads to these renovations that keep one eye on pleasing the blandness-loving next buyer instead of indulging any tastes of the people who are making the choices now. Really, white is the ONLY color that anyone in this family likes?
If the only goal was "eliminate the idea that this house isn't up-to-date," then mission accomplished. But it looks like a showroom, not a home. Thank God for the red table. (And curse the devil for that "EAT" sign. I would literally rather see a sign saying "Now entering the kitchen.")
Painting the island red would have been really cool, but not if they were about to sell their home. I'd rather walk into a kitchen that was more of a blank slate rather than one that had a ridiculous amount of personality. It makes it hard for me to envision what I would do as a prospective buyer when I have a lot of colors in my face.
I really like what they've done with it, though. It's a classic look that will withstand years of use. There's nothing wrong with "safe." Some people really like simplicity as a style. Not everything needs to be magenta to be exciting.
Seems like the red kitchen table and other pops of red add the pizzazz. Great job!
I love this. It's simple, beautiful, classy and functional! Well done.
Calm and refreshing.
And kudos for a well matched before/after shot!
@BEE FOR BRIAN - You're making a lot of assumptions based on one room, and I'd like to pose an few alternatives. First, you say that it looks like it was designed for "anybody" or "everybody" but it's not like someone held them at gunpoint and told them they HAD to paint cabinets white. Is it so beyond comprehension that some people LIKE white cabinets?
Secondly, maybe the kitchen is white and black because the rest of the house is not. And thirdly, maybe instead of telling someone that they've renovated their home and now it's impersonal, you should just accept that other have different ideas of what they find aesthetically pleasing.
You just can't please anyone, this much is clear. It's just that there's a huge difference between acknowledging a job well done and tearing it to pieces because YOU don't like it.
A modernly classic kitchen. Can I say that?
I like this a lot. The renov was just enough of a change to have a new kitchen without completely erasing any sign of a former kitchen. It makes it a lot more of a realistic change. I'm digging all the little details like the new shelf above the sink with the mason jars, the faucet, lighting, and the minimal hints of red. I love the new red dining table too. I think they did a great job.
PS: I'm a huge fan of white cabinets. The cabinets in my place now are the plain white generic cabinets and we've yet to redo our kitchen. When we do, I want to keep the white cabinets (or maybe some really, really light wood color).
I just had to comment on this... To me it's a perfect kitchen. Feels clean, but comfortable.
I see nothing negative about this transformation. I like how most of the original kitchen was saved with painting existing cabinets, and keeping the same layout. Less fuss, less expense, and certainly less stuff ending up in landfills just to appease an aesthetic.
Good job. It looks clean, functional, and cheery.
Seriously, what's with all the hyper-criticism?
The remodel is a VAST improvement on the builder grade, sucky oak cabinets and lack of imagination.
Sure... a warm grey on the upper walls would add some more saturation... but all and all, this is a kitchen/ hub of the home any family would be comfortable and content in.
Maybe over time they'll want to add more personality... but I'll bet they're just relieved to have a beautiful space instead of the assault on the eyes it was before.
Why do so many of you think everything has to be designed within an inch of it's life?
Not ugly, and comfortable is enough for most folks.
Think this is a lovely renovation. I'm most happy to see the island squared off. The weird angle of the island would have driven me insane, increase function with seating, and caused many accidents, not to mention the bad feng shui.
Love the red table.
I like it, I think it has a nice clean feel. I assume that these photos were taken shortly after the kitchen was completed, and just like when we move into a new house, it can take time to get everything into place and give a room that "lived in" look. We can't all be professional stylists.
At any rate, while it's certainly a huge improvement, I'd hardly call it a masterpiece. I think I've seen my fill of kitchens with white painted cabinets, granite counters (contrasting colors on the island), subway tile, and stainless appliances. I think this is going to look dated sooner rather than later.
@Bee for Brian is spot on, and really, not that negative. We come here to talk about what looks good and why, right? This looks good, but it's somehow lacking originality, and I'm glad Bee for Brian expanded on it (and suggested changes that would help). I suspect that the owner feels the same way, and that's why she switched the table to something more rugged and colorful.
But then, I also find EAT signs in kitchens mysteriously irritating...
Looks GREAT! Feels clean and pulled together. I'd love to have this kitchen.
As a fan of white kitchen, I love the new look. I think they did a great job. I love the contrat of using different counter tops and that new red farm table is awsome too.
Awesome, love the white and the versatility. Perhaps the only thing I'd change is the white backsplash.
Beautiful! I like the red table.
I also think that it's perfect.
A million decisions went into making that kitchen cohesive and pleasing.
And what was with angled islands anyways? Changing that out made all the difference.
Well done!
Soime of thouches like the crown molding are nice and the touch of red is eyecatching, but overall it's just another "let's paint it all white and call it a renovation" post at AT.
LOVE. Whatever to some of the negative or lukewarm comments. I think this looks a hundred times better than the before which is obviously terrible. The kitchen is bright, but warm, very inviting, crisp. I would be thrilled having a kitchen like this. Great work!
Thank goodness they squared off the island. What builder says 'let's put the island on an angle'? LOL. Was that an 80s thing?
Builder grade oak cabinets are the bane of my existence! Very good job on the re-do!
For my taste, I prefer the old kitchen; it's warm and cozy. The renovation is cold and sterile. I guess some people like that, not me.
I find the white refreshing and clean, the transformation is lovely and I agree moving that island really makes a difference with the visual flow. I also like the combination of different counter tops which add some interest and of course managed the costs. I especially like that the area rug under the table divides the space more effectively than the original carpet which I think was dangerously close to the eating area (with two young children!) and would have been a pain to scootch the bar stools around when sitting at the bar.
Happy to see the same fridge and the same kitchen chairs. It might be 'safe' but its well executed and a huge improvement!
I do like a white kitchen- It seems more classic to me than wood. I guess this is probably because I grew up in a 1950s Cape Cod style house with white and yellow (and later white and... white) painted kitchen cabinets.
Dang- so many backhanded complements!
I think it looks nice as hell- looks like a smart and clean re-do for a standard builder-grade kitchen.
Changing that island made all the difference for me. Nice work!
I don't hate the after of this kitchen, however I'm much less traditional in my taste and would opt for concrete countertops & whatnot. But getting to the point, the kitchen is mildly bland, and not for lack of trying. While I wouldn't do it myself, they have a beautiful rustic theme going on and if they expanded on it a bit, the kitchen would feel complete. I would put a beautiful vase on the kitchen island with tulips in a bright color that isn't red. The subway tile is a beautiful white, splash a small plant (I love little aloe plants) against it for a pop of color. I would also define the dining room space with a less bland rug, a larger chandelier possibly made from light bulbs/wine bottles/mason jars. And a centerpiece on the table. New paint color in gray. But that's just me. I like unique items and one of a kind art. I think more people would appreciate it if it were decorated better.
Love the after kitchen. (The before was so bland )The red table and accents really go nicely with the stainless steel. It's a very cheery welcoming space now. The island looks a LOT better... love the sisal, and the little added shelf above the sink. a nice reno.
Like that the stair area was re-done also. So many nice little details.
Whoa! Great work :-) Much better island!
Something about a white kitchen... Love it, good job!
Not to rain on the parade, but the old kitchen wasn't that bad. All I see is 1) rotated island, 2) new countertops, 3) painted cabinets white, 4) upper cabinet trim, 5) matching microwave.
The big difference is that the "before" picture looks like it was taken at night, with a big mess strewn about, whereas the "after" pictures were taken with natural daylight with virtually no mess to speak of.
It seems like most people like the rotated island. I like the angled design better. If this were my kitchen and a rich person's budget, I would have gone with something along the lines of a curved island- more seating, and more intimate seating.
Of course it looks a million times better; it's cleaned up, for starters. What's with this trend of photographing the 'before' while it looks as messy as possible? Transparent, and irritating.
Even if you're about to start renovating, it takes 30 seconds to shove all the junk out of the way for a photo.
I also did not think Bee for Brian's comments were so far off base. Or even particularly negative. What's the point of a comment function if you can't post (polite) criticism??
So in my opinion, yes, it is nice, clean, fresh and modern. But I hate the 'Eat' sign, and I think some more unusual chairs would make a huge difference.
I think that she did an excellent job of working with her existing cabinets and layout. I just spent a while looking through her blog and she seems to be pretty down to earth and humbled by being featured here. I personally love this kitchen and it motivates me to get off my butt and start renovating my own!
here is a link to her post in response to the comments and finding her kitchen on Apartment Therapy.
Man I bookmarked this baby so fast! While not exactly what we want to do with our kitchen (going with a dark wood counter on the island, a lighter stone on the back counters and Moroccan tile on the back splash) this layout and before situation is almost identical to ours and very close to what I'd like to end up with. A nice clean, budget friendly kitchen face lift. great job!!
Great renovation / kitchen refresh.
Message to Brooke / B in Real Life
Please don't let the negative web comments here phase you about playing it safe, needs more color, lacks pizzaz, it is impersonal, it is not this, it is not that, etc bla bla. It is your house, your kitchen, your budget, your idea, your elbow grease. You did the work, not them. I doubt all the arm chair commenters have tackled the renovation you did with such a great outcome ... let alone a renovation that goes beyond what you did.
Ever notice that trend in the DIY / Renovations shows, that you have to have bright colors; only to see the next show where the designers tone it down and make it more neutral. That's my next project. A big house with lots of colors that don't go with anything and make you think somebody's been watching too many DIY tv shows.
A vast improvement, but the after still seems pretty boring. Not my dream kitchen, though the floor and the lighting are really, really good. The rest of it is just so bland to me, I wish there was something that popped.
I have nothing negative to say about the "after" pictures. This is lovely. Just add a couple colorful accessories. You can change them out as you please. It's a huge improvement. Very clean and inviting.
I love the updated accents! The barstools that match the dining room chairs are so cool, and the light fixtures change the feel of the room completely. Wood floors are definitly better than carpet in a kitchen, too, especially in a house with kids.
Total love!
woah! what a surprise! WHITE..... AGAIN!!! wtf AT... cant you EVER show a kitchen with COLOR????????????????????


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