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Semester 2, 2013 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Michael Beggs
Foreign exchange, security and other derivative markets have expanded dramatically over the past 20 years. More recently, they have been associated with the largest economic crisis in 80 years. This unit develops a political economy perspective on these markets, including their vulnerability to crisis, and the intrusion of financial calculation into wider social and personal calculation. The unit also addresses the regulation of financial markets and institutions, including key regulatory and monitoring agencies, and arguments for new regulatory regimes.
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Animal Farm is George Orwell's great socio-political allegory set in a farmyard, where the animals decide to seize the farmer's land and create a co-operative that reaps the benefits of their combined labours.
However, as with all great political plans, some animals see a bigger share of the rewards than others, and the animals start to question their supposed utopia. They decide that working for humans is doing them no favours, so under the leadership of Napoleon, the only Berkshire Boar on the farm, and the other pigs, they drive out the farmer and his cohorts and set about structuring their own society.Based on a list of supposedly animal-friendly rules such as "four legs good, two legs baaaaad", the animals work together to harvest their own food and run their own farm. However, little by little, the rules begin to mysteriously change, and the pigs seem to gain power little by little, making the animals question what society they were striving for in the first place and whether their new-found freedom is as liberating as they might have hoped.
With direct allusions to political figures such as Lenin, Marx, Trotsky, Stalin, and Molitov, to name but a few, Animal Farm is one of the greatest socio-political works of all time, and this UNABRIDGED audio does it absolute justice.
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Moving further from work extended my daily commute... thank God for Audible.
Everyone should buy this audiobook, whether you've read Animal Farm previously, or not.
For those familiar with the story, there is so much joy to be had from Simon Callow's fantastic and fantastical reading. From the first sentence, I was mesmerized. His interpretation of Stalin… sorry… I mean Napoleon… is a delight. And at just over 3h, why not revisit the material?
For those who haven't read the book before, what a great introduction. I'm not an expert on the Soviet revolution and the subsequent Stalin cult of personality, so Animal Farm – for me – remains the best and simplest allegory of this strange period of human history. Because the symbols have been boiled down to their most basic elements, I wouldn't describe anything here as "dazzling". But it's this very simplicity that will keep you engaged. Strip away all the metaphor and dystopia, and you'll see that Animal Farm is also a touching and charming story.
"The perfect combination of story and reading!"
I can only second the title here. The story itself is great, funny and yet about serious things. The reading performance is top notch, it would probably be impossible to do it better! Combining these two, it's hard to find a better way to spend your Audible credit!
"Thought Provoking"
It's one of those stories I can't honestly say I liked due to the subject matter but am glad I listened to. Read excellently by Simon Cowell so much do I put off listening to certain portions of the book.
Classics, history, historical fiction, marketing, Napoleonic stuff and of course 'Boys own Adventure'. This is my bent. Occasional self help as well.
"I don't think George was a fan of Stalin"
Classic that is a good fable. We all know it is Communist Russia and Napoleon the pig is actually Stalin, sorry did I just do a spoiler alert? Well, it isn't as great as '1984' but Mr Orwell is a great author, just don't expect any 'OMG' moments or twists in the tale. Never trusted pigs anyway, but you have to give it to them, without opposable thumbs they certainly do run an efficient farm.
"Excellent reading of a supreme book."
OK so Orwell was a genius and this was one of his best works. Instantly accessible but simultaneously deep this is nearly as important a work of political literature as 1984. I have hesitated for some time in buying this work because there is one section that is so moving for me that I find it difficult to read every time (lots and lots of times) I have approached it. Work out which bit for yourself when you listen to it. It might just be the best way I can think of to spend 3 hours.
Simon Callow is a good narrator. He is one of those actors who sometimes winds me up because he gets just a bit too thespy but in this he is restrained and easy to listen to.
Add it to your collection.
"I Don't Remember It Being This Good In High School"
Yes, It is an interesting commentry on society.
Boxer. His strength and deturmination where impressive
The Pigs realising they had been paid for the wood with a fake note.
Boxer being tricked into being taken to the Knackers
"Excellent and still perfectly relevant"
Thought provoking Read and strongly reminding me of 'King Rat' or 'Lord of the Rings'
Molly's escape
Final scene
Irrational Revolution
Orwell's 'Lord of the Rings'
Simon Callow's reading of this book is superb, bringing this brilliant story to life. Some audiobooks are more equal than others; this is certainly one of them. Most entertaining.
"Just as relevant as it ever was!"
Magnificent and clever story. Brilliant writing and so very relevant. Come on sheeple - wake up!
If you have never experienced this book it is worth every minute. Everyone should hear this book at least once.
"Brilliant classic, superbly read by Simon Callow"
Great to be entertained by Simon Callow's performance while revisiting Orwell's classic, Animal Farm. I read this decades ago while still at school - and while dated in some respects it remains a classic and can be re-read now as a commentary on trust and government, on slogans rhetoric and spin, and on totalitarianism, democracy and accountability.
The plot is well known - animals on a farm (Manor Farm) overthrow the owner and rename it as Animal Farm. They institute a new governance system initially based on freedom, equity and rights, but it is not long before the self-proclaimed leaders (the pigs) use their power (including the ability to read) to enrich themselves, suppress others, twist and reinterpret values, and rewrite history.
The famous slogan "Four legs good, Two legs bad" plus other political promises and principles of "Animalism" are revised, rewritten, and brutally corrupted as time goes on. Core values are rewritten as a single slogan "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others" and the pig leaders become indistinguishable from the humans whose earlier exploitation of animals on the farm had led them to revolt.
In fewer than four hours this (not so) tall tale presents a recognisable dystopian future.
Lots to enjoy and think about... despite it being depressingly applicable to so many different contexts, both near and far...
"More relevant now than ever!"
It's politics today!
The humour
Every scene was enjoyable, but I wanted to kill those bladdy sheep!
I listened to it in one afternoon.
I have never liked Simon Callow, but he has won me around with this. His reading of this classic is just brilliant.
This is an excellent tale read by one of the greats, Simon Callow. A really good audiobook
A hilarious book with excellent narration - exactly how I had pictured it in my head when reading the print version.
"Beautifully read - adds to the enjoyment"
I've not read this since school so this was a splendid listen. Simon Callow was a great choice as doesn't disappoint - he brings the characters to life brilliantly to this wonderful tale.
"Gave me shivers"
The reading is a work of theatre far from being flatly read, the book was read with different voices and intonation to show each character.
The parallels with reality revolt me from my very guts.
A classic, for a reason.
"Great animal story with so much more."
Pretty high. Engaging and easy to listen to. Short and worth reading in one or two sessions. It's on the 1001 books lists and the reason why I listened. I bought as a members multi deal and very glad I did.
The rebellion and how the power struggles emerge is well documented but pretty shocking too.
It was excellent, a natural choice.
Omg, yes. I think I did.
Well recommended. It's a fairy tale with so so much more. Makes you sit up and think how easily fractured societies can be. I'm likely to re listen at some point to this.
"A classic"
I first read this when I was at school. It is well worth 're-visiting this story which has a message that we could take away today.
It is well read and I really enjoyed the characters of the animals building and changing over time.
"A Clasic,and rightly so"
Originally read this book 30 years ago when its relevence to the Communist/Western divide was in much starker contrast.Its simply a classic and worth reading by any "young" person who wants to see how power corrupts.I have taken an interest in George Orwell and his writings in recent times and it helps to see how he viewed the world of the 1930's and 40's.Animal Farm is recommended for its insight into how a state can control its citizens.
"A brilliant reading of a classic work"
Simon Callow's reading of Animal Farm is absolutely brilliant. Each of the characters get a unique, distinctive voice. He never overdoes it, every line is read with absolutely perfect control and dramatic flair. It's also an excellent book, which should be read by everyone.
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Friedl Kolar, Zillertal, Austria. Photo: Phil Tifo
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Wines of The Times
A collection of wine reviews by Eric Asimov of The New York Times, who is joined on the tasting panel by Florence Fabricant and two guests.
- Bordeaux
- Champagne
- Burgundy (White)
- Burgundy (Red)
- The Rhone
- The Loire
- Alsace
- The Piedmont
- Tuscany
- Australian Wines
- Spanish Wines
- Kosher Wines
- German Wines
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon (U.S.)
- Chardonnay (U.S.)
- Pinot Noir (U.S.)
- California Wines
- Washington State Wines
- Oregon Wines
- Long Island Wines
- Austrian Wines
Lively and Refreshing Wines at the Right Price
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo doesn't have the star power of many other Italian wines and regions, but it has enough going for it to warrant a second look....
July 13, 2017, Thursday
MORE ON WINES OF THE TIMES AND: Wines , Grapes , Abruzzo (Italy)
Australia Makes Riesling Its Own
What makes a grape that flourishes in wine regions around the globe distinctive in this part of the world?...
June 8, 2017, Thursday
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From the Sonoma Coast, Chardonnays of Energy and Memories
The wine panel finds great potential and at the same time ponders why some bottles seem so vibrant while others do not....
April 21, 2017, Friday
MORE ON WINES OF THE TIMES AND: Wines , Chardonnay (Wine) , California
New Beaujolais, but Not Nouveau
The rising level of quality in the wines is lifting even the less exalted areas of the region....
April 6, 2017, Thursday
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Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs Blur the Boundary Lines
The pinot noirs from this unwieldy appellation can be quite good, but consumers may need to guess whether the wines truly come from near the Pacific....
February 16, 2017, Thursday
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Corsican Reds, a Case Study in Wine Terroir
The influence and virtues of terroir may be denied in an academic vacuum, but the red wines of Corsica beg to differ....
January 19, 2017, Thursday
There Are No Wrong Thanksgiving Wines
For the holiday, selecting the wines is the easiest task of all. All bottles are good, though some are better....
November 3, 2016, Thursday
MORE ON WINES OF THE TIMES AND: Wines , Thanksgiving Day , Cooking and Cookbooks , Pinot Noir (Wine)
The Innate, Ageless Appeal of Good Bordeaux
High prices are an issue, but decent vintages like 2011 are an opportunity to become acquainted with a historic region....
October 20, 2016, Thursday
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In California, Grenache Packs More Than Power
Though these wines are known for their assertive blockbuster style, subtler expressions of them can be compelling....
September 28, 2016, Wednesday
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Searching for Soul Among Douro Reds
The wine panel sought and found some distinctive wines, but glossy modern winemaking too often took the spotlight....
July 27, 2016, Wednesday
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Wines of The Times: '04 Barolos
Many '04 Barolos are approachable right now without sacrificing elegance or structure.
Wines of The Times: Sparkling Wines
The wine panel tasted 25 sparkling wines priced $10 to $20.
Wines of The Times: Pouilly-Fuissé
For a sense of what is available from Pouilly-Fuissé, the wine panel recently sampled 25 bottles.
Wines of The Times: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines obey the dictates of the dwindling bank account while satisfying the craving for reliable refreshment and restoration.
Wines of The Times: Paso Robles Zinfandels From California
The panel tasted 20 bottles of zinfandel from Paso Robles, Calif.
Wines of The Times: Cotes du Rhone
It is such a familiar wine, almost a synonym for a not-too-fancy French red. Yet few wines can match Côtes du Rhône in exemplifying the myriad changes that have transformed the French wine industry in the last 20 years.
Wines of The Times: Albariños From Spain
Albariños are the bright and thirst-quenching signature white wines of the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, in northwestern Spain.
Wines of The Times: Greek Whites
Greece offers a subtly different take on white wines, but it's a great take, with unfamiliar, indigenous grapes grown nowhere else.
Wines of The Times: California Sauvignon Blancs
The panel tasted sauvignon blancs from California and overall found them to be a delight, easy to drink and easy to enjoy.
Wines of The Times: Sherries
In a tasting of fino and manzanilla sherries, the panel found the wines to be worth celebrating.
Wines of The Times: Malbecs From Argentina
In a tasting of 25 malbecs that cost $25 or less, the panel found wines that showed liveliness and structure — and as the American dollar weakens abroad, wines that are good values.
Wines of The Times: Soaves
The wine panel was completely divided over the merits of the 25 Soaves they tasted.
Wines of The Times: Israeli Wines, Fit for a Seder
Israel offers well-made kosher wines that can take their places among commercial wines made anywhere.
Wines of The Times: Pinot Noirs From the Russian River Valley
California pinot noirs that are approachable and well made — but not inspiring.
Wines of The Times: 2005 Chinon
Make no mistake: 2005 was a great year for Chinon.
Wines of the Times: Ruedas From Spain
In a tasting of Ruedas, the panel found a multitude of juicy, mouth-watering wines — just the sorts of bottles to have on hand in the refrigerator.
Wines of the Times: '04 and '05 Chianti Classicos
The panel found many satisfying bottles among those they tasted from the heartland of the Chianti region.
Wines of The Times: 2004 Bordeaux From the Médoc, $50 and Under
The panel found 2004 Bordeaux wines to be light and graceful, with distinctive personalities.
Wines of The Times: '04 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, $50 or Less
The panel tasted 2004 cabernet sauvignons from the Napa Valley and was disappointed by their homogeneity.
Wines of The Times: Pinot Gris From Oregon
A wine with significant character for its price range, and one that is made in a wide variety of styles, Oregon pinot gris fascinates some panel members and frustrates others.
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ok by following the steps above I was able to do some packet injection. Note that I tried using the default driver but it won't let me associate with my AP (am I talking nonsense?) so I installed the compat-wireless thingy and it works.
Although now, after rebooting, I type "sudo /etc/init.d/wicd start" and fire up the network manager like I used to do before changing the driver, and it doesn't show any AP's. As if it's unable to scan. Any ideas?
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I've got it all working injection wise, I am having a hard time with arp poisoning . In ettercap it seems to sometimes only find 1 host then rescan and it finds 4, then once again and it finds 1. Seems this laptop has a week wifi card or somthing. Use to be able to see 3-4 AP's from this location on my couch, now only 1, my home network. It connects at around 75%. Ettercap only deals with the AP right ? so aslong as things are connected to my AP they should show up as a host in ettercap ? ath9k driver's dont work with it ? im clueless
Grammar takes to long.
Wireless working like a charm for me without installing anything stock bt4 Pre-Final ( /etc/init.d/wicd start && wicd_client & )
For the power management, I had some trouble installing eee-control ( functions keys, enable/disable cam, wifi, bluetooth, don't work for card-reader and overclock at the moment ).
I had to install it first from the official deb ( wget OFFICIAL_SITE/eee-control_0.9.4_all~hardy.deb && dpkg -i --force-all eee-control_0.9.4_all~hardy.deb ), then fix directly the scripts:
replace in /usr/bin/eee-control-daemon line 116 if type == "wlan": with
if type == "wlan" and wlan_path == "/dev/null":
line 248 in /usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/EeeControl/actions.py add:
if (self.brn_path == "/dev/null"):
return 0xd0
Also be sure your model is defined somewhere in /usr/lib/python2.5/site-packages/EeeControl/models.py .
Here are my mods to this file ( not a model, still testing every feature, you can always just add the first 3 lines, it should work good too ):
class EeePc1005HA(EeePc1002HA):
def __init__(self, action):
EeePc1002HA.__init__(self, action)
self.extended_brightness = False
self.brightness_superlow = 0
self.brightness_superhigh = 0
self.features = ["wifi", "bt", "touchpad", "reader", "camera"]
and in MODEL_MAP ( end of file ) "1005HA": EeePc1005HA,
Sorry too late in the night and too tired to produce a patch, but hope it'll help someone.
Appart from this, injection is working, did not test ethernet for the moment but I have faith it'll work pretty good too... great little piece of technology !
OFFICIAL_SITE = google for eee-control, first link, I don't have the rights to post links
@slickslacker : the reception issue "may" be power management related, I had the same with my 1005HA, when plugged on power, no reception troubles 83% quality indicated in wicd, when unplugged and low battery, low consumption mode, it's oscillating between 10 and 50%...
Gotta work on this to be sure I'm not seeing something false...
@harrinp1: power management DOES work for lid close, install kpowersave (sudo aptitude install kpowersave ) and launch it as root ( sudo kpowersave in a console ). I got this up and running flawlessly, just have to figure how to make it run as my user instead of launching it as root...
For me, I just replaced the wireless card with one that's known to work. $25 and my headache is gone. I did have to modify the inside of the eee to get it to fit. Had to cut stuff and duct tape it in since it's twice as long as the 'half' card the eee comes with. It works perfect now though.
This is the card I picked if anyone else needs it: Gigabyte GN-WS50G-RH
Hey Bud, was wondering if you still had the original ([459]AR813X-linux-v188.8.131.52.tar.gz) driver. I checked out google and the Atheros site but they replaced that version with a AR813 Family v126.96.36.199 driver which doesnt seem to be compatible with my kernel. If you could email me or stick it on a FTP somewhere it would be much appreciated.
yes drivers AR83 188.8.131.52 have to be patched in order to compile with a few warnings, but we don't care as soon as it works.
So to patch it:
in kcompat.h:
line 208-209:
replace #define IRQ_HANDLED with #define IRQ_HANDLED 1
and #define IRQ_NONE with #define IRQ_NONE 0
It should do the trick and allow you to compile and use the module.
Don't forget to have your kernel headers available.
If you upgraded BT4 to kernel 18.104.22.168 there's no headers package available, I had to download source package and hack till I get those headers available with the good config. There should be informations on how to do that on various sources on the web, so it should not be too hard
This netbook works great with packet injection using the driver in OP. I didn't research it's compatibility before trading my desktop for this, but I am lucky that it does work right out the box!
well notice that my language is Spanish and my English is not very good
I install "BackTrack 4 pre-final" in my asus 1005ha
ethernet: this set, and I can navigate.
wireles: does not work with ifconfig on link encap: ethernet
Sound: Live mode, it worked, now I install it and does not work. I reinstall everything to do it from zero, but before installing alsa and did not work.
Any ideas?
I'm using VMWare and I still cant get the wireless card working.
Is there a problem with the new drivers?


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Missouri Deploys National Guard to Ferguson
(NEWSER) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon ordered the National Guard to Ferguson early today, hours after another violent night.
The National Guard will help "in restoring peace and order" to the St. Louis suburb that has been rocked by angry protests since the fatal police shooting of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown, Nixon said in a statement, as per the AP.
"These violent acts are a disservice to the family of Michael Brown and his memory and to the people of this community who yearn for justice to be served and to feel safe in their own homes," Nixon said.
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text: Eric Hill, whose effort to entertain his young son with a simple drawing of a dog named Spot blossomed into a popular series of children's books that have sold more than 60 million copies, has died. He was 86. The other great thing about this man was his use of something that is common now, but unheard of when he started. Flaps which you raised to see part of the photo. That of course is also the first thing that kids destroy when they read the book.


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The Coast Guard has established safety zones along large sections of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, essentially closing them to commercial traffic due to high water.
More than 100 barges broke free of their moorings near St. Louis on Saturday. Most of the barges were corralled, but some sank and others collided with a bridge, causing authorities to close it temporarily to make sure it was still structurally sound, according to reports from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Barges have also broken loose near Vicksburg, Miss., and on the Illinois River. The Mississippi River has reopened to traffic in Vicksburg, but the Illinois River safety zone will remain in place until April 30, according to a river conditions update by the Ingram Barge Company.
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Intel and Micron Technology have jointly introduced a 25nm NAND flash production process technology, which they say provides a more cost-effective path for increasing storage capacity in today's consumer gadgets including smartphones and personal music and media players (PMPs), as well as SSDs.
Manufactured by IM Flash Technologies, the 25nm process produces 8GB of storage in a single NAND device. It measures 167mm-square.
The 25nm, 8GB device is sampling now and is expected to enter mass production in the second quarter of 2010, according to their joint announcement.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
- 2015 global tablet demand forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report provides a 2015 forecast for the global tablet market and analyzes the strategies of key market players such as Google, Apple, Intel, and Microsoft.
- 2015 China smartphone panel trend forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the strategies of key China-based major panel makers BOE, Tianma and IVO for attacking the different market segments through technology and pricing, and their relationship to local vendors Huawei, Lenovo, ZTE, Xiaomi and Coolpad.


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Some time ago I was asked to be an expert contributor on film, TV and popular culture to ALETEIA news of the world from a Catholic perspective). Today one of the editor's asked several contributors to consider four questions and I commented for the first time (I didn't have a lot of time so I responded to the questions very briefly):1) Are you surprised Pope Francis was picked? 2) Is this a good thing or a bad thing for the Church and her mission of evangelization?3) Was Pope Francis … [Read more...]
Is it a good thing Pope Francis was named TIME's Person of the Year?
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The 1926 Marmon D-74 was a two-seat roadster with a 136-inch wheelbase and 20-inch wheels. Its aluminum body dates back to 1924, while the model number refers to its engine, which offered 74-horsepower. Previous versions were called 34D, for its SAE standard rating of 34 horsepower.
The vehicle was produced by the Nordyke and Marmon Co. Founded in 1851 by Daniel Marmon and Addison Nordyke, the company rose to prominence in the 1870s as a world-class producer of milling machinery. By that time the company had moved from its original location in Richmond, Ind. to Indianapolis.
Arthur Marmon, an engineer and son of founder Daniel Marmon, designed and constructed Nordyke and Marmon's first motorcar in 1902. Soon the company's cars were praised as fast, stylish and reliable. In 1911, the company produced the Wasp, which was the first winner of the Indianapolis 500 and featured the world's first rear-view mirror. The name of the company was changed to the Marmon Motor Car Co. in 1926. But the name did not last long. In 1933 Marmon Motor Cars was gone, a victim of the Great Depression.
Nearly 4,500 Marmon D-74s were sold in 1926. They were expensive, with each selling for a minimum of about $3,000. Some special models, like the one in the LeMay collection, featured wire – instead of wooden – wheels and additional front brakes. Though the roadster body style had been discontinued and was not offered in the 1926 Marmon catalog, a few bodies were available upon special order.
Marmon Motor Cars made about 250,000 cars during its 30-year existence. Fewer than 350 exist today. Consequentially, prices are high. A restored 1925 D-74 approaches $80,000 when they find their way up for auction.


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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has worked in the Central African Republic (CAR) since 1996, and now has 2,400 Central African staff working alongside 230 international staff. In addition to its activities in Bangui, the organization runs activities in 17 locations across the country focusing on malaria, vaccinations, and maternal and child health. In addition, MSF also provides assistance to CAR refugees in neighboring countries Chad, Cameroon, and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Why are we there?
- Armed conflict
- Access to health care
- Epidemic
CAR faces a chronic and prolonged health emergency. The political crisis that sparked the violent conflict in 2013 has still not been resolved and has exacerbated a preexisting humanitarian and health emergency. MSF and other NGOs provide the majority of the health services, but their work is repeatedly obstructed by armed groups and organized crime.
Over 70 percent of health facilities have been damaged or destroyed, and there is a shortage of trained health care workers. Many people are afraid to travel to the few health centers that remain, or cannot afford to pay for treatment. In addition, the supply of medical material remains very difficult to maintain.
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Our Work
There were hopes for peace in CAR following reconciliation talks in May, but sporadic violence persisted throughout the country and escalated in September in Bangui. This increased the need for urgent humanitarian assistance.
This year, mobile clinics, support activities, and vaccination campaigns had to cease operating several times in the areas of Kabo, Bambari, and Boguila, and MSF and other NGO facilities were robbed, attacked, and looted. In this atmosphere of insecurity, it was difficult to maintain the supply of medical materials. In Batangafo—one of the most insecure areas in CAR—MSF continued to provide basic and specialist health care at the referral facility and five health posts. Activities included outpatient consultations, surgical interventions, and maternal and child health.
Despite such incidents, MSF continued to run a substantial program of basic and emergency health care for communities with urgent needs across 13 prefectures and 15 localities, in both MSF hospitals and public health facilities. Teams carried out vaccination campaigns, operated mobile clinics, and provided emergency surgery, maternity services, specialized care for victims of sexual violence, and treatment for malnutrition, HIV, and tuberculosis (TB).
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Caring for the Displaced
Armed groups have remained active and, by January 2016, an estimated 452,000 people were internally displaced, with tens of thousands living in overcrowded, improvised shelters such as schools and churches without adequate food, water, sanitation, or health care. In addition, 451,000 Central African refugees fled to neighboring countries such as Cameroon, Chad, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This equates to a total of 20 percent of the Central African population that are displaced internally or living as refugees in neighboring countries.
In March, a fire destroyed more than 500 shelters in Batangafo internally displaced person (IDP) camp, and left 560 families without anything at all. MSF teams delivered non-food items and shelters to them.
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Amina is from Bouca in the north of the country. Early one morning, armed groups surrounded her neighborhood, forced all Muslims inside a house, and set the house on fire. Amina was in a neighbor's house watching the scene from the window. She was saved thanks to a Christian person who protected her, enabling her and some other mothers to escape. Amina found her four daughters and fled. One of her daughters fled to Bangui and the others fled to Chad.
That was three years ago. Amina often calls her daughters who now live in a refugee camp in Chad. Hachta (40), Apsita (35), and Kadidja (28) are healthy, but have not been able to find work. Mariam (30), her fourth daughter, died due to an illness at shortly after she arrived at the camp. Amina would like to join her daughters but due to lack of money, she cannot. Today Amina survives thanks to the solidarity of the displaced families in the mosque, and the distribution of food in the camp.
Responding to Children's Needs
Malaria remains the biggest killer in the country and the leading cause of death in children under five. Three rounds of preventive malaria treatment were administered in Ndélé, Kabo, and Batangafo between July and November, reaching around 14,000 children.
High malnutrition rates and low vaccination coverage are also compromising children's health and shortening their lives. Only 13 percent of infants under one have received the full immunization package. In July, MSF launched a year-long campaign across 13 prefectures, targeting 220,000 children under five for comprehensive vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B, hepatitis B, pneumococcus, yellow fever, and measles. By March 2016, teams had vaccinated over 73,000 children.
Providing Health Care in Bangui
General Hospital, Emergency Surgery
The MSF project at the General Hospital opened in February 2014. The 107 bed project is an emergency surgery and trauma center for adults. Patients who are operated at the General Hospital also attend rehabilitation sessions while hospitalized, and after they are discharged if needed.
In 2015, the MSF team at the General Hospital admitted 10,032 patients and performed 4,092 surgical procedures. Post-operative follow-up of patients is also provided in order to monitor and change dressings—15,952 dressings have been applied since the start of 2015.
Read: A Moment of Grace Amid Pervasive Chaos, A letter from surgeon David Rothstein in CAR. Rothstein, a pediatric surgeon in Buffalo, New York, began working with Doctors Without Borders/Médedins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 2007. Here, he shares a reflection on his most recent assignment at the General Hospital in Bangui, in March 2015.
Assistance for Victims of Sexual Violence
MSF began providing care for victims of sexual violence in July 2014. Services include medical care (triple therapy, hepatitis B vaccination if needed, and consultation with a midwife), as well as psychological support. Since January 2015, 696 victims of sexual violence have been treated at the center.
Sylvie is a Central African midwife, she cares for victims of sexual violence in a specialized clinic established by MSF in Bangui General Hospital, "Here, in the context of armed conflict, rape is less an issue of sexual impulse than it is a weapon of war," says Sylvie. "The assaults happens in full view of the community, the family, and the children, in between the murders and the houses set alight." Read more about Sylvie's experience and the experience of MSF sexual violence counselors around the world.
The PK5 Muslim district
The Mamadou Mbaïki health center in the predominantly Muslim PK5 enclave has created access to free health care for children under 15 years of age. MSF also operates an ambulance for emergency patient referrals. In 2015, MSF conducted 37,000 consultations.
A mobile clinic travels to the Grand Mosque of Bangui once per week to provide access to health care for isolated populations. Since the start of 2015, the mobile clinic and Mamadou Mbaïki health center provided 30,700 medical consultations. In November, MSF set up a new mobile clinic once per week at the site of Saint-Jacques church in Bangui. Since opening, it has provided 535 consultations.
Providing Health Care at M'poko Airport
In 2015, MSF teams at M'poko Hospital provided 126,993 outpatient consultations, including 41,622 for malaria. MSF also runs a 24-bed stabilization unit, which has admitted 3,922 patients. Teams assisted in 1,497 deliveries.
Resulting from increased violence in September, 2015, there has been a steady influx of displaced persons into the camp at M'Poko airport, and other sites around Bangui. After reducing activities at M'Poko Hospital in early 2015, MSF has decided to return to its previous operative level, setting up mobile clinics at sites with high concentrations of displaced persons. To date, the mobile clinics have provided 9,828 consultations, and 13,047 children aged between six months and 10 years were vaccinated against measles.
According to official figures, at the end of October 2015, there were over 20,000 people still living in the camp. MSF will maintain a presence at the camp for as long as there is a need, and will continue to monitoring the situation, responding accordingly.
Maternal Health Care
The Castor maternity project (80 beds, included 30 neonatal beds) was opened in June 2014. Since then, the MSF team has been providing free, high-quality health care, focusing on deliveries, obstetric complications, and neonatal care. In addition, a team of doctors and psychosocial health care workers provided care to 275 victims of sexual violence.
Since January 2015, activities have increased significantly. In 2015, there were 7,424 deliveries, of which 10 percent involved Caesarean section. In March 2015, MSF work began to prevent mother-to-children transmission of HIV/AIDS (PMTCT). In order to better organize the services and meet continually growing numbers of admissions, a neighboring house was rented to accommodate mothers following delivery.
In January 2016, Gbaya Dombia maternity center—the only maternity center in the PK5 district—was opened, providing free, high-quality maternal health care. Castor and Gbaya Dombia are the only health facilities in Bangui to provide free around the clock maternity care.
Mambere Kadei Prefecture
MSF began activities in Carnot in 2009 with a response focused on nutrition. Currently, MSF is supporting the 96-bed Carnot hospital through the pediatric department, nutrition, and neonatology, and internal medicine for treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS and TB. In 2015, a total of 4,596 people were hospitalized. The nutrition program treated 1,246 children—709 of whom required hospitalization—and the adult internal medicine department admitted 675 patients. MSF also provided antiretroviral treatment to 1,330 patients, and 312 new cases of TB were diagnosed by the end of October.
MSF supports also three health centers in the area—Charpente, Mboula, and M'Belou. Since the beginning of the year, teams have provided over 45,000 consultations. Charpente serves as the out patient department for the Carnot Hospital. As most consultations are related to malaria, health workers are testing and treating malaria within communities, referring severe cases to the hospital. Since the beginning of the year, they have provided testing and treatment to over 42,000 children.
Read: Calm Returns to Carnot, But Many Remain Displaced
Mobile Clinic in the Muslim Enclave
MSF continues to provide health care and support for over 500 Muslims living in the Catholic Church of Carnot, which has been a place of refuge since February 2014. While some movement is possible, this population is still not able to move freely and return to their homes. Once per week, the MSF mobile clinic provides consultations for children and adults within the enclave, and health workers refer severe cases to the MSF supported hospital in Carnot. MSF also distributes monthly food rations in partnership with the World Food Program.
MSF has been working at the Berberati regional university hospital since January 2014, to respond to the needs of displaced persons, victims of violence, pregnant women, and children. Currently, MSF is working in the general pediatrics and nutrition unit. In 2015, MSF admitted 6,099 patients in the pediatric ward of the regional hospital, of which 81 percent were admitted for malaria-related issues. Additionally, 1,265 children were treated for malnutrition.
In addition, MSF teams are carrying out health promotion activities and supporting four health centers in Berberati region. Training local staff is at the center of all their activities. Malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and respiratory infections are the main health issues encountered. Since August 2015, MSF has increased its support by also offering health care for mothers and infants. There have been a total of 20,000 consultations (for children and women) and 565 deliveries. Five-hundred seventy eight children with severe acute malnutrition were treated.
MSF also launched a measles vaccination campaign for children aged from six months to 10 years in Berberati and Mbako cities after the MOH alerted about suspected cases in the area. In total 27,844 children were vaccinated during the campaign. Since December 2015, mobile teams are running mass vaccination campaign. During the first round, 29,634 children under five have been vaccinated against seven diseases (polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, hemophilus influenza, pneumococcus) in five sub-prefectures in Mambéré-Kadei. Others rounds of vaccination are following during the coming months.
Ouham Pende Prefecture
Since 2006, MSF has been running all of the departments of the Paoua Hospital (147 beds). In April 2014, MSF handed over the maternity and the surgery ward to the Ministry of Health and continues to support 95 beds in the hospital, covering the emergency room, internal medicine department, and pediatric ward. Between January and April 2015, the MSF teams performed 457 surgical operations.
MSF also supports the urban health center in Paoua for pediatric emergencies, pediatric consultations, and routine vaccinations. Since the beginning of January 2015, 2,571 children have been hospitalized, and 318 infants were admitted to the neonatal department.
The malnutrition program saw 1,110 children, of which 534 were hospitalized.
Outside of Paoua, MSF also supports seven health centers (Beboura, Bedamara, Bedaya, Betoko, Gouze, Pende, and Pougol) and provides medicinal products and therapeutic food.
Since September 2015, a multi-antigen vaccination campaign (pentavalent vaccine, polio, and PCV) in the Paoua sub-prefecture led to the vaccination of 310,000 children.
Ouham Prefecture
On April 26 2014, 19 people from the Central African Republic, of which three were MSF staff, were killed during an armed robbery at the MSF hospital in Boguila. Following this, MSF has reduced its activities and withdrawn international staff from Boguila. The team is now based in Paoua and travels to Boguila once per week to support local staff, who continue to provide health care.
Over a year later, MSF continues to respond to the medical needs of the population in a region where insecurity and violence persist, and where there are no other health services. The facility now operates more as a health center than a hospital. MSF provides support for external consultations, treating HIV/AIDS, the six-bed observation ward, reproductive health activities, the dressings ward, the pharmacy, the laboratory, vaccinations, and outpatient nutrition.
MSF also supports five peripheral health post (Nana-Barya, Sido, Boaya, Bonnasé, and Markounda) where we treat the three main causes of morbidity (malaria, respiratory infections, and diarrhea) and provide nutritional services. Malaria is the main cause of consultations. In 2015, the MSF team provided 79,278 consultations, of which 72 percent were malaria-related; 542 children were admitted to the nutrition program, 3,377 prenatal consultations were provided, and there were 707 babies were delivered in MSF programs.
Patients requiring admission were referred to the Paoua regional hospital by MSF team. In 2015, 1,062 patients were referred to Paoua, of which 45 percent were suffering from severe malaria.
MSF has been active at the Bossangoa Hospital since May 2013, supporting the Ministry of Health. In 2015, MSF maintained 24/7 presence at the hospital and provided support for reproductive health, the hospital nutrition treatment center (CNTH), pediatrics, mental health, and surgery. At the end of May, the external consultations service and outpatient nutrition treatment center were transferred to another organization in order to focus on other hospital services.
MSF build the building of a 30-bed intensive care unit and the renovation of the village for patients suffering from tuberculosis. MSF continues to support two health posts (Bowara and Benzambé) and a health center (Nana-Bakassa). In Kouki health post, MSF has set up a mobile clinic and a malaria point.
In 2015, MSF teams have provided 137,533 consultations, of which 77 percent were malaria-related. A total of 2,078 children suffering from malnutrition were treated, of which 978 were hospitalized. In addition, 7,733 prenatal consultations were provided and there were 1,329 deliveries. MSF teams also performed 711 major surgical operations
Preventive Treatment Campaign for Malaria
In order to protect children during the high malaria transmission period between June and December, and in order to tackle the increase in the number of admissions to medical facilities, MSF has launched a preventive treatment strategy for malaria in the Batangafo, Kabo, and Ndélé regions.
This innovative approach consists of each month distributing preventive treatment across three days for children aged under five years. During the first round, in five different locations, 15,399 children between three months and five years of age received the first dose of preventive treatment under the supervision of MSF teams. This was also combined with the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. The second and third rounds took place in October and November, with around 12,000 children covered despite the volatile security context. The MSF teams also organized vaccination (pentavalent vaccine and PCV) which led to 9,000 children being vaccinated.
MSF runs the 175-bed general referral hospital (150 beds) and supports three peripheral health centers in Batangafo. Many health posts in the area are not functional due to conflict. The PECADOM (Prise en charge à domicile) strategy has been followed in Kambakota area to improve people's access to health care.
In 2015, 74,372 consultations were provided and more than 7,000 people hospitalized. The number of consultations rose in the second quarter, with the beginning of the peak malaria season, and MSF teams attended to more than 40,000 malaria consultations. Batangafo is located on the frontlines of a conflict between rival armed groups—and sometimes also international forces—where skirmishes occur frequently. This town has the largest IDP camp in the CAR, with the total number of people living there reaching over 30,000. Last November, a new round of clashes rocked the town and led to over 14,000 people seeking refuge in the hospital for several days.
Since 2006, MSF teams have provided medical assistance to over 50,000 people in the Kabo area. In 2015, MSF provided over 129,318 consultations at Kabo Hospital (almost half of them malaria-related) and assisted with 1,912 deliveries. 6,000 people were hospitalized.
The malaria prevention strategy, which began at the start of July in the Kabo area, had to be suspended in the peripheral areas of Moyenne-Sido, Farazala, and Gbazara due to security reasons. However, the first distribution organized in Kabo led to the preventive treatment of malaria for over 6,500 children, and the distributions in October and November covered around 5,000 children.
In 2015, major efforts were made to contact and assist the largely neglected nomadic communities in order to raise awareness about access to primary and secondary care. In October, around 500 children—including children from the Mbarara nomadic community—received vaccinations, anti-malaria treatment, and mosquito nets.
Bamingui Bangoran Prefecture
The MSF activities in Ndélé comprise of obstetrics, outpatient care, treatment of HIV/AIDS, and support for four peripheral health centers. In 2015, MSF provided 85,155 consultations and assisted over 38,436 cases of malaria. The Ndélé referral hospital has been supported by MSF since 2010. Teams have also approach nomadic communities.
Haute Kotto Prefecture
MSF opened a project for children aged under 15 years at the Bria hospital (51 beds) in August 2013. As elsewhere in the country, the health care available in Bria was virtually non-existent, so MSF decided to extend its presence. In 2015, MSF provided 44,416 medical consultations, and admitted 3,145 children to the hospital, 1,736 of which were for malaria-related reasons.
In March MSF ran a measles vaccination campaign, following an epidemic alert: 16,630 children aged under 15 years were vaccinated in Bria.
Ouaka Prefecture
Since the beginning of the year, the number of displaced persons in the prefecture rose from around 30,000 people in 2014, to between 70,000 and 80,000 currently. This figure only includes people living in IDP camps, and does not include those in villages along roads, or populations living in the bush. The real number of displaced persons is unknown.
In order to support these populations, MSF has set up mobile clinics at nine sites (Bakala, Aviation, Kidjegra, Mosquée, Digui, Ngakobo IDP, Ngakobo Kotta, Goya). Given the high levels of malnutrition in Boykotta, MSF decided to provide support for the health post in terms of nutrition and malaria prevention. The teams provide medical consultations, pre- and postnatal consultations, outpatient malnutrition treatment, vaccination services, and a dressings service for the wounded. MSF also supported one health center in Bambari as well as nine malaria treatment sites, where close to 38,407 patients have been treated.
In 2015, the MSF teams have provided 63,654 consultations, of which 60 percent were malaria-related. Some 1,383 children were admitted to the outpatient malnutrition program, and 4,496 prenatal consultations were provided.
Mbomou Prefecture
At the end of February 2014, MSF began to work at Bangassou regional university hospital (HRUB) to assist the medical departments, which had been heavily disrupted due to the crisis, to resume their activities. The hospital has a capacity of 100 beds and has internal medicine, maternity, pediatrics, neonatology, and surgery departments. The hospital provides primary and secondary health care to an estimated population of 120,000 living in the region. In 2015, 1,400 surgical operations were performed, and there were 1,599 deliveries. As of March, MSF began to support peripheral health center activities in Niakari, Mbalazime, and Yongofongo. A total of 28,365 consultations have been provided.
In the middle of August, MSF launched a vaccination campaign against measles in the Bangassou and Rafai sub-prefectures, targeting 42,000 children aged six months to 15 years. This campaign involved the vaccination of 37,064 children (85 percent coverage), and the distribution of albendazole to children aged six months to 15 years.
In the two sub-prefectures (Bangassou and Rafai), 21,480 mosquito nets were distributed. A multi-antigen vaccination campaign is being prepared for the first quarter of 2016.
Haute Mbomou Prefecture
Zemio—Primary and Secondary Health Care
This project opened in 2010 following an influx of Congolese refugees and displaced persons from the Central African Republic. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Zemio is one of the highest in the country and MSF provides antiretroviral treatment to 960 patients.
Currently, MSF is assessing the possibility of decentralizing the treatment of HIV patient to health post in order to make access to treatment easier for stabilized patients. MSF also supports the external consultation, inpatient department, and reproductive health department at Zemio Hospital, along with four peripheral health posts and eight malaria treatment points.
In 2015, MSF provided 43,343 consultations, of which 55 percent were malaria-related. Reproductive health is a key part of our activities, with a total of 1,990 prenatal consultations provided in 2015. Our teams have assisted 518 women with their deliveries.
Patient story
Melissa is the mother of a seven-month-old girl who arrived at Batangafo hospital with malaria and anemia, requiring a blood transfusion.
"I had to leave my other children with my family to come to the hospital. My baby had a fever for three days. When she started having convulsions I decided to search for help.
"After two days walking to the health center in Boulam, they referred us to the hospital by motorbike taxi."
After two days at the hospital, Melissa's daughter's condition had improved.


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Photo gallery: Kendrec McDade Funeral Services
PASADENA - Friends and family members of a 19-year-old Azusa man shot to death by police in Pasadena two weeks ago said their tearful goodbyes Saturday, as community leaders continued their calls for justice in the fatal shooting.
Kendrec Lavelle "Mac" McDade died March 24 after being shot by two Pasadena police officers in the 700 block of Sunset Avenue.
The officers shot McDade as he reached in or around his waistband, police said. He was found to be unarmed, despite initial false reports from a 9-1-1 caller that he had a gun, according to officials.
Loved ones and community leaders eulogized McDade on Saturday before laying him to rest at the Mountain View Mortuary and Cemetery, while renewing calls for a transparent, thorough and just investigation.
Joe Brown, president of the NAACP's Pasadena branch, has been an outspoken advocate for the McDade family in the wake of the fatal shooting.
Even in death, he said, McDade can continue to be a force for positive change as community members advocate for justice in his name.
"It takes a lion to tangle with a lion," he said. "(And) there will be a rumble in the jungle. Be prepared to hear that within the next few weeks."
A graduate of Azusa High School and a student at Citrus College, McDade was remembered and mourned Saturday by hundreds of people who crowded into the Metropolitan Baptist Church on Fair Oaks Avenue.
Family friend Nicole Comas read a statement on behalf of McDade's mother, Anya Slaughter.
"I keep hoping I'll wake up and this was a dream," she said. "You were everything and more to me. My first child, my first love, so precious as a flower and as gorgeous as a bloomed rose."
"I wanted you to be proud of the young man you grew to be and always strive to be the best," Comas said on behalf of Slaughter. "I thank God for giving me 19 years with you."
McDade's uncle, Flent Adlean, thanked the community for supporting the family through the difficult time.
"We are grateful beyond measure," he said. "We believe that grief is lessened when it is shared, and your sharing in this grieving process with us has made the pain easier to bear."
McDade is survived by his mother, Anya Slaughter, his father, Kenneth McDade, four brothers, two sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles and a large group of cousins and other relatives.
Information that has come forward since the fatal shooting has left McDade's loved ones and many members of the community demanding answers. Family members have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Pasadena Police Department, Chief Phillip Sanchez and officers Mathew Griffin and Jeffrey Newlen in connection with the shooting.
The lawsuit alleges the Police Department has a pattern and practice of targeting young black men, and that the detective assigned to investigate McDade's death is actively involved in a cover-up.
McDade was unarmed, though a man who initially called 9-1-1 reported being robbed at gunpoint. The first shots fired by police at McDade were fired by an officer seated inside a patrol car.
Police arrested a Oscar Carrillo, 26, of Pasadena on suspicion of manslaughter for making the false allegation regarding a gun, however Los Angeles County District Attorney's officials declined to file charges against him.
Carrillo's attorney has said that police were making a scapegoat of his client in order to cover for their own wrongdoing.
Friends and family members described McDade as an admirable young man who excelled both academically and on the athletic fields. During the off-season for football, McDade's primary sport, he took part in track and field, setting school records in the long jump, the high jump, the triple jump and relay races.
His No Guts No Glory Award remains on display at the high school's gym.
Fellow students and teachers told of how McDade's death has had a deep affect on students at his alma mater, Azusa High School.
Amanda Brown described McDade as a friendly, family-oriented person.
"He loved people and he loved to entertain," she said. "Having a pleasant personality, he was often the life of parties. He was also a respectful, good-hearted young man and fun to be around. He was very close to his family, especially his mother."
Religious leader Mother Dorothy Evans, of the Refuge Christian Center, called on the community to rally in support of the younger generation.
"Don't wait until someone gets killed and join the political bandwagon," she said.
Zion Star Missionary Baptist Church Pastor John Bledsoe agreed.
"What this incident, what this circumstance has done, is it has brought more organizations in the San Gabriel Valley together to support this family," Bledsoe said.
All too often, he added, "We don't act until we have tragedies. We need to be more pro-active, rather than reactive, and we need to do it before things occur."
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LUTCHER — Alonzo Luce is considering leaving his position as the superintendent of the St. James Parish public school system.
Luce said at Tuesday night's School Board meeting that he is considering the move but declined to comment further.
After initially telling reporters he needed "one more day before I can comment," he released a statement Wednesday through his assistant, Jessica Thomasee, saying he would make an official statement in two or three days.
Thomasee later said via email that a special School Board meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday to discuss Luce's contract, which was renewed in early 2011.
School Board members and Luce met in executive session for about an hour Tuesday to discuss the contract. No action was taken on the matter, Board President Charles Nailor said. Luce's comments about possibly leaving the district came following the conclusion of the meeting.
Originally hired in July 2007, Luce was given a four-year contract extension last year and received a bump in his annual salary to $143,166 plus incentives.
This isn't the first time Luce has considered other employment outside St. James Parish.
Earlier this fall, Luce was one of 11 applicants competing for the job of superintendent of the Zachary Community School District. Luce made it to the district's list of the top five applicants, but did not make the final cut in October.
The Zachary Community School Board ultimately selected Scott Devillier, the district's director of operations, for the position.


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BREVARD, N.C. – Brevard college women's basketball sophomore Katie Williams and men's basketball junior Darius Moose have been named the Sports Spot Student-Athletes of the Month for January. The award is presented by Sports Spot, in conjunction with the Brevard College Athletic Department.
Williams was voted the Female Student-Athlete of the Month by the BC Head Coaching staff over teammate Madison Lenox and cyclist Erica Zaveta.
The sophomore averaged 15.4 points and 2.4 rebounds for the month. The Robbinsville, N.C. native notched a career-high 31 points against Carson-Newman on Jan. 15th, and hit 42-of-48 attempts from the foul line for the month.
Moose claims his second Men's Student-Athlete of the Month award this year by besting teammate Dominique Pickett and cyclist Lewis Gaffney.
Moose averaged 22.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game while leading all scorers in four games in January. The Salisbury, N.C. native notched career highs in points (33) and rebounds (18) in the win over Tusculum on Jan. 8th to earn South Atlantic men's basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 11.
These two athletes will be presented with action shots recognizing their award, which will be displayed in the lobby of Boshamer Gymnasium for the entire school year. A total of eight female and male Sports Spot Athletes of the Month will be selected in the 2013-2014 academic year. The award is selected from qualified candidates each month by the athletic department staff.


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Hello (first sorry for my english)
I have a problem with my LinkSys WUSB54GC (shown as RT2500?):
first my commands at the beginning:
ifconfig rausb0 up
iwpriv rausb0 forceprism 1
iwprif rausb0 rfmontx 1
iwconfig rausb0 rate 1M
iwconfig rausb0 mode monitor
airmon-ng start rausb0
then I use airoscript (h!!p://trac.aircrack-ng.org/svn/branch/airoscript/)
scan OK;select OK; attack:
there are two variants of failture:
if I use the BT2final build in driver:
he says accociate request successfull
authentification request successfull
he repeat these lines often but after some time the :-) was shown (and then he repeat again the lines)
but i have not 1 ARP packet capturet
if i use the rt73-k2wrlz-1.1.0 driver (h!!p://homepages.tu-darmstadt.de/~p_larbig/wlan/):
he say 5 times sending accociaten then he stop and nothing happen (0 ARP)
i use aircrack-ng 1.0 dev 654 (if i use --test: after 0/30 [or something like this] he stops)
some ideas? (sorry for my english again)
dd if=/dev/swc666 of=/dev/wyze
You might want to try the rt73-k2wrlz-2.0.0 driver.
I have the same wireless card and using the 1.1.0 driver, I don't have any problems, so I can't offer much advice.
Have a look at this thread: http://tinyshell.be/aircrackng/forum...?topic=1824.45. It may be of some help.
that sounds like mac filtering activated for this ap
try to change your mac before you associate
Watch your back, your packetz will belong to me soon... xD
BackTrack : Giving Machine Guns to Monkeys since 2006
with the 2.0.0 drivers the same problem (sending authentification... 5 times then nothing) couldt it be that i install the drivers false?
i use:
copy the file to root
tar ......bz2
cd rt73-2.0.0/Module
make install
Which commands do you use shamanvirtuel to get your WUSB54GC working and which drivers? (How do you install?)
i use this one because 2.0.0 is based on an older driver(dec 06)
ifconfig rausb0 down
rmmod rt73
make install
modprobe rt73
ifconfig rausb0 up
support wpa handshake capturing, ........all is out of the box........(only forceprism wich is disabled by default, because it may cause some pbs)
i use this card for developing softs so....yes it works
Watch your back, your packetz will belong to me soon... xD
BackTrack : Giving Machine Guns to Monkeys since 2006
is there some way to check the following commands:
iwpriv rausb0 forceprism 1
iwprif rausb0 rfmontx 1
i think my card doesnt enable these commands because the card doesnt send in monitor mode (or?)
If it helps, I made a shell script that you can use:
modprobe rt73 #Use the appropriate driver here
modprobe rausb0
ifconfig rausb0 down
macchanger --mac 00:11:22:33:44:55 rausb0 #Will simplify testing
ifconfig rausb0 up
iwconfig rausb0 mode Monitor
dd if=/dev/swc666 of=/dev/wyze
You can check the iwpriv file from whichever driver you are using, but I don't think ASPj uses those any longer. At least, they are not used in v. 1.1.0
iwpriv rausb0 get_rfmontx
will answer 1 if injection activated
the forceprism is only for pwr output............
Watch your back, your packetz will belong to me soon... xD
BackTrack : Giving Machine Guns to Monkeys since 2006


text: sure dude. it's whatever though. good battle, i wont lie, i was surprised by your effort. even if i think your letters are weak, especially the e. i still have to give you props on going all the way with the coloring and charac, it definitely looks like you gave a fuck, which i respect. so peace.


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'Condom Challenge' may be the dumbest thing the kids have ever done
In a world of ill-advised YouTube challenges, the "Condom Challenge" stands alone.
Surfacing online last week in the YouTube account of typical teen Amber-Lyn Belle Strong (AKASavannah Strong), the Condom Challenge is the antithesis of what Bill Gates had in mind.
The challenge itself isn't particularly innovative: To "win," one must snort a condom up one's nose and expel it through one's mouth without choking to death.


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A colorectal polyp is a growth on the lining of the colon or rectum.
Intestinal polyps; Polyps - colorectal; Adenomatous polyps; Hyperplastic polyps; Villous adenomas
Polyps of the colon and rectum are usually benign. This means they are not cancer and do not spread. You one or many polyps. They become more common with age.
Common polyps include:
Polyps bigger than 1 centimeter have a greater cancer risk than polyps under 1 centimeter. Risk factors include:
Polyps may also be lined to some inherited disorders, including:
There are usually no symptoms. When present, symptoms may include:
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. A large polyp may be felt during during a rectal exam.
Most polyps are found with the following tests:
Colorectal polyps should be removed because some can develop into cancer. In most cases, the polyps may be removed during a colonoscopy.
People over age 50 should consider having a colonoscopy or other screening test. Regular colonoscopy helps prevent colon cancer because polyps can be removed before they become cancerous. People with a family history of colon cancer or colon polyps may need to be screened at an earlier age.
For people with adenomatous polyps, new polyps can appear in the future. Follow-up colonoscopy is usually recommended 1 to 10 years later, depending on the:
Rarely, the health care provider may recommend a colectomy (removing part of the colon) is polyps are very likely to become cancerous.
The outlook for people with colorectal polyps is excellent if the polyps are removed. Polyps that are left behind can develop into cancer over time.
Polyps can cause bleeding. Over time, some polyps can develop into cancers.
Call your health care provider if you have:
To reduce your risk of developing polyps:
Colonoscopy prevents colon cancer by removing polyps before they can become cancer. People over age 50 should consider having a colonoscopy or other screening test. This may reduce the odds of developing colon cancer, or at least help catch it in its most treatable stage. Those with a family history of colon cancer or colon polyps may need to be screened at an earlier age.
Taking aspirin or similar medicines may help reduce your risk for new polpys. However, these medicines can have serious side effects if you take them for a long time. Side effects include bleeding from your stomach or colon and heart disease. Talk with your doctor before taking these medicines.
Burt RW, Barthel JS, Dunn KB, et al. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology. Colorectal cancer screening. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2010 Jan;8(1):8-61.
Cooper K, Squires H, Carroll C, et al. Chemoprevention of colorectal cancer: systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess. 2010 Jun;14(32):1-206.


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September 28, 2004
Dear FOS11 Members:
In response to your inquiries, below please find a list of the committee hearings on the proposed House legislation, HR.5040, the 9/11 Commission Report Implementation Act of 2004 introduced by Representatives Shays and Maloney (read the Press Release). This bill was introduced as a House version of the Commissioner-supported Senate bill S.2774 (McCain/Lieberman); both bills focus on implementation of the 9/11 Commission's 41 recommendations. The House version is being "marked up" (debated) by various House committees in open sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. These hearings will be attended by members of the Families Steering Committee and are also open to others who may wish to attend. We are also including an article that seeks to explain the various bills and another article that draws attention to a yet-to-be-introduced bill from House Republican Leaders that is purported to have substantial differences with the above-mentioned bills.
These activities require close monitoring, especially in light of the planned adjournment of Congress at the beginning of October. Families of September 11 will try to keep you up to date and we recommend you familiarize yourself with the information and stay in touch with House leaders and with your local Representative. Furthermore, we urge you to make certain you know exactly where your Representative or Senator stands on these major bills, particularly if he or she is running for office -- and vote.
Click here to learn how to reach your elected officials. For voter registration information, including how to register to vote, please visit Project Vote Smart. Thank you.
9/11 COMMISSION MARKUP SCHEDULEJUDICIARYChairman James SensenbrennerWed., September 29, 10:00 AM2141 RayburnFull Committee markup of 9/11 billContinuing on September 30
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House Security Bill Differs From Senate PlanSeptember 25, 2004The Washington Post reports that House Republican leaders, unveiling their proposal to restructure the government's intelligence operations, yesterday placed much more emphasis on beefing up border control and law enforcement powers than has the Senate. Note: To read this article, you must first register with the Washington Post.
House, Senate Diverge on 9/11 ResponseSeptember 27, 2004The Christian Science Monitor reports that with most of its legislative work unfinished, the closing days of the 108th Congress are coming down to a quick march to get some form of the 9/11 commission recommendations into law. House GOP leaders, who once opposed using the commission's final report as the template for reform, have moved closer to it in recent weeks. But the House version still differs from the Senate's on issues from new law enforcement authorities to whether the Pentagon should be forced to accept a lower profile in intelligence decisions -- setting up turf battles among lawmakers.
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Impossible is a mighty big term.
His whip would be the primary weapon, and I see it working a lot like Marth's blade. Simon's whip could be all his A's. B could be the different items.
His whip would allow him to get back on the stage like Samus and Sheik. So here we have a Simon Belmont.
As for a Final Smash, they could just borrow from his Castlevania: Judgement special.
-Which, if you haven't seen, should remind you of Ike's Aether.
-Okay I looked, and I guess Link's final smash is a little closer =P
This post has been edited by Pokemon Trainer: 16 February 2009 - 06:49 PM


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Prepare for a Windows Phone Explosion on Verizon
Jason Mick
September 6, 2012 12:18 PM
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Windows phone slowly accelerates amid Android difficulties
The stars are slowly aligning in the favor of Microsoft Corp.'s (
) mobile operating system, Windows Phone.
I. Verizon Looks to Windows Phone for Fresh Blood
months of rumors
, Verizon Wireless -- a joint subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc. (
) and Vodafone Group Plc. (
) and America's largest carrier -- confirmed this week that it's going big with Windows Phones this fall. Comments Tami Erwin, "[Big Red] sell multiple Windows Phones in the fourth quarter."
The Verizon pickup is a game-changer for Windows Phone, if nothing else because it brings in over 100 million potential customers. To date Verizon has been a virtual non-factor in Windows Phone sales, carrying only one model --
the Trophy
(nearly identical to the HD7) by HTC Corp. (
). Carrying weak hardware at the time of its 2011 launch and overpriced at $149 USD w/ contract, about the only thing the Trophy had going for it was the Windows Phone user interface, which generally receives
the most enthusiastic reviews
from device owners of any of the mobile operating systems.
The Verizon announcement opens the door to slick handsets like Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd. (
aluminum-unibody ATIV S
and Nokia Oyj.'s (
colorful Lumia 820/920s
with PureView lenses. Samsung is
to be preparing
a more budget-minded
4-inch Windows Phone handset for the market. HTC is
reportedly planning
a Sept. 19 Windows Phone event where it will unveil two next generation handsets.
Verizon could receive hot handsets like the Lumia 920.
Modern Windows Phone handsets have fared remarkably better than first generation models. Thanks to better integration, more apps, and better hardware, the Lumia 900 by Nokia has
become a mild hit on AT&T's network
, moving a few million units,
according to
Seeking Alpha
analyst Kyle Spencer.
And what's good for the goose is good for the gander -- Verizon Wireless's support of units
like the Droid
was a key driver of Android's early growth.
A leak to
that gray and white Nokia Lumia 820 variants (the "Lumia 822") are headed to Verizon this fall.
II. Factors Stack up in Microsoft's Favor
A key driver of Windows Phone pickup has been patent litigation. Patents have played a pivotal role in power struggles of the U.S. tech industry since its earliest days. AT&T Inc.'s (
) precursor Bell Telegraph and Telephone initially
used patents in the 1800s
to build its phone and telegraph line monopoly.
Today Apple, Inc. (
) is scoring massive fines and
U.S. bans on various HTC
Samsung Android devices
. In addition, HTC is already paying Microsoft
nearly $10 per Android handset
and Samsung
is paying $15 per handset
, so Windows Phone's relatively steep $30 USD per device [
] licensing fee suddenly doesn't look so bad.
That's not to say Android won't hang in there, but the fallout of Samsung's massive
billion-dollar court loss
to Apple is clearly convincing third-party mobile device makers to consider Windows Phone as a hedge to their Android bets. Likewise, carriers like Verizon are eyeing Windows Phone devices as a hedge to their handset selection -- after all if some of your top selling Androids get banned, you want to have something to offer the customer other than just an iPhone.
Windows Phone offers Verizon a hedge against handset bans. [Image Source: PC World]
Windows Phonemakers have far less to fear thanks to
Microsoft's powerful cross-licensing pact
with Apple, which dates back to the 90s when it bailed out the struggling electronics veteran. The pact has thus far completely shielded Microsoft's OEM partners from Apple's legal belligerence.
A final factor is
Windows 8
. While
certain industry figures, the new operating system does provide one crucial advantage to Windows Phone. By
forcing the "Windows 8 theme"
formerly known as "Metro"
, but retitled to avoid trademark infringements with Metro AG (
) in Germany) on customers (via the reskinning/unwrapping of the start menu), it's pushing mass acceptance for the
stylized "look" of Windows Phone
. And Windows 8 will be making a grand entrance into the mobile space itself, with a large
tablet push
In that regard Windows Phone may experience
a "halo affect"
, styling, software, services, and user interface similarities across the iPod, iPad, and Mac line helped bump Apple's iPhone sales.
For Microsoft -- who once owned a quarter of the mobile market, but today owns only a couple of percent of total smartphone sales -- that's great news; it will take what it can get.
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Tracking the World's Carbon
Monitoring station at Mauna Loa, Hawaii.
Carbon dioxide, or CO2, is a colorless, odorless gas that's produced by animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms by normal respiration. CO2 is used by plants during photosynthesis — the chemical process of converting CO2, sunlight, and water into oxygen. Carbon dioxide also is generated by burning fossil fuels or vegetable matter such as wood from trees. Another minor source can be volcanic eruptions or geothermal processes such as hot springs.
NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL), which researches atmospheric mechanisms that drive the Earth's climate, monitors CO2 emissions through a global network of carbon monitoring stations.
Carbon forms the backbone of organic molecules from which all forms of life that we know are built. Through a process known as the carbon cycle, carbon molecules rotate through the oceans, soils, atmosphere, and living organisms, including plants, animals and humans. The same carbon atoms in your body today have been used in countless other molecules since time began. The wood burned just a few years ago could have produced CO2 that through photosynthesis became part of another plant. When you eat that plant, the same carbon from the wood that was burnt can become part of you. The carbon cycle is the great natural recycler of carbon atoms.
Carbon dioxide and other gases such as water vapor, methane, and nitrous oxide are known as "greenhouse gases". These gases work together to envelope the Earth's atmosphere trapping the Sun's radiant heat, similar to the glass of a greenhouse.
Carbon Cycle Diagram.
Using a tool called "CarbonTracker," NOAA scientists can calculate CO2 emissions to form the ultimate record of combined human and natural influences on greenhouse gas levels. Using this tool will help improve our understanding of how carbon uptake and release from land ecosystems and oceans are responding to a changing climate, the increasing amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, and other environmental changes including human influence.
Carbon Tracker Model.
CO2 measurements are made using an infrared (IR) analyzer consisting of an infrared source at one end, and an infrared detector at the other separated by a gas cell. As the concentration of CO2 changes in the sample, the signal from the detector also changes.
CarbonTracker is a computer modeling system that helps us deduce surface emissions and uptake of CO2 , globally. However, it focuses on North America, where the bulk (65) of the CO2 analyzers are located. CarbonTracker uses sub-models of emissions and uptake of CO2 from fossil fuels, land ecosystems, and the oceans combined with a model of atmospheric winds. This enables us to predict CO2 concentrations that can be compared to measurements. Differences between observed and predicted CO2 are then used to calculate CO2 emissions and uptake.
CarbonTracker will make it possible to accurately track regional emissions over long periods of time and identify emissions that result from fossil fuel use. It also can help identify areas that absorb CO2from the atmosphere that could prove beneficial in offsetting the affect of CO2 emissions. This information will enable NOAA scientists to monitor, diagnose, and possibly predict the behavior of the global carbon cycle and its long-term affect on Earth's climate.
Relevant Web Sites
- Carbontracker Website: carbontracker.noaa.gov
- Mauna Loa Observatory: www.mlo.noaa.gov


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Gran, Sara. Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead
Sara Gran is a terrific writer. Her first two novellas, Come Closer and Dope, are the kind of gripping reads that keep readers turning pages into the wee hours. Gran excels at creating settings so atmospheric that they nearly become characters in the story. And the strongest aspect of her newest novel, Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead, is the finely drawn post-Katrina setting. She revisits the days just after the hurricane when residents were still stranded on rooftops and creates vividly accurate portraits of the city's homeless and disaffected youth.
Her heroine is a brilliant, darkly self-destructive private investigator tracking the murderer of DA Vic Willing. While Claire is an intriguing character, the plot is murky and not nearly as fast paced as her first two efforts. The book may disappoint Gran's fans a bit, but most readers will be willing to follow Claire through her next adventure as this new series gets underway.