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Created from leather look PU and adorned with gold tone hardware the Thomas Calvi Womens Coco Shoulder Bag in moss green features twin grab handles and a main zip closure. The lined inner houses zip and slip pockets for extra storage whilst the front is accentuated with a zip pocket and stud detail. Finished with black trims this bag is a must have. K.D. Womens Coco Shoulder Bag by Thomas Calvi PU outer Main zip closure Twin grab handles Gold tone hardware Front zip pocket Inner zip and slip pockets Black trim detail Measures: H 26 x W 31 x D 13cm. Handle Drop: 21cm.
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BD+ Technologies Launches Content Protection Licensing Program |
Home Theater News Blu-ray Software News | |
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Technologies, LLC, the licensor of BD+, the exclusive added layer of
content protection for movies and other premium entertainment released
on the Blu-ray Disc standard, announced the completion of its licensing
The program includes the BD+ Specifications and Agreement for BD+ Adopters (Player/Chip Manufacturers), as well as BD+ Content Participants and authorized BD+ code developers. Sample copies of all new license documents, as well as other related information, are available at www.bdplusllc.com BD+ is a Virtual Machine-based content protection technology created exclusively for the Blu-ray Disc format. The technology features have already been implemented into all Blu-ray Disc players in the marketplace, however updated technical specifications are now available. "Fox has vigorously fought against piracy for years and the adoption of BD+ as part of the Blu-ray Disc specification, and an enhancement over and above AACS, was a key factor in our decision to publish on the format," noted Mike Dunn, President Worldwide, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. "This added layer of content protection gives Blu-ray yet another distinct competitive advantage." Bob Chapek, President, Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment, commented, "We are excited that BD+ has now come to fruition. In this day and age, no content provider can risk not fully protecting their assets." "The ability to protect IP is the most important issue facing our industry and the level of copyright protection Blu-ray offers is one of the major reasons we supported BD from the onset," said Steve Beeks, COO and President, Lionsgate. "Adding this extra layer of protection has made us even more confident that we made the right choice for the studio and the public interest." On behalf of MGM Home Entertainment, General Manager, Eric Doctorow noted, "This is great news for the market. Content providers can release more product knowing there is stronger copy protection – and for consumers that translates into a greater choice of films." "BD+ serves as an additional safeguard to protect next generation HD content from piracy," said David Bishop, President of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. "Sony Pictures believes that it will become a valuable option for Blu-ray Disc content providers going forward." Source: Press Release |

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The debate over the true danger of GMOs — genetically modified organisms — continues, but with a new year comes new opportunity for change, and some companies are now making the vow to increase their GMO-free efforts in 2014. Among those serious about removing GMOs from their food products include Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFM), Chipotle (NYSE:CMG), and most recently General Mills (NYSE:GIS), but the food industry still has a long way to go before it can completely rid itself of the organisms that have caused such widespread controversy over the last few years.
According to the Non GMO Project, genetically modified organisms are plants or animals with genetic material that have been altered using genetic engineering techniques. More evidence has been cropping up concerning the health risk that foods containing GMOs pose to consumer health, as genetic engineering technology combines DNA from different species and creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial, and viral genes that cannot occur in nature or in traditional crossbreeding. However, it is still up for debate whether GMOs in food are environmentally safe and safe for human consumption in the long term.
Whether you're in the pro- or anti-GMO camp, though, it is likely that you are consuming GMOs in at least one form or another — it is significantly difficult to avoid genetically modified foods altogether. According to Bill Freese at the Center for Food Safety, who spoke to Mother Jones, GMOs are present in 60 to 70 percent of foods on U.S. supermarket shelves, and processed foods are the most popular vehicles for them.
That's why those who actively work to avoid GMOs typically stick to fresh fruits and vegetables. Most produce you can find in grocery stores is not genetically modified. However, there are still a few examples of food that are genetically modified that may surprise you, and (hint, hint) you can find them in the produce aisle. With the help of Mother Jones along with the Non GMO Project, we rounded up six examples of genetically modified food products that may surprise you. Click through to see the list.


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The Best Softshell Jacket for Men Review
In this update, we continue our quest for the best in our popular softshell jacket review! Continually looking for the highest-performing jackets on the market, we bought 11 top softshells and tested them side-by-side. Over the course of three months, our testers scraped through arm-eating offwidth rock climbs, climbed ice in freezing wind, ski toured for days, snowshoed, and hiked local trails while wearing these jackets. After side-by-side comparisons, we ranked each product's weather protection, breathability, mobility, features, weight, and style. With jackets that differ greatly in their levels of water resistance and breathability there's one for nearly any use. Though competition was fierce, we gave awards to the best. Continue reading to see how these jackets compare and which one is best for you.
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Analysis and Award Winners
Best Overall Softshell JacketPatagonia KnifeRidge Jacket
Stretchy material Very weather resistant Excellent attention to detail Good hood and hem adjustments Very expensive Not super breathable Best Bang for the BuckOutdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody
Superb breathability Lightweight Stretchy Pockets covered by harness Not very water resistant Hood could be bigger Top Pick Award for SkiingBlack Diamond Dawn Patrol LT Shell
Breathable yet water resistant Cell phone pocket Internal stash pockets Long technical fit Pockets are covered by harness/hip belt Best for Specific ApplicationsCross-country skiing: Black Diamond Alpine Start Around town: Mountain Hardwear Fairing Winter day hikes: Patagonia Adze Hybrid Hoody Rock climbing: Arc'Teryx Gamma MX Hoody Summer alpine climbing: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Winter alpine climbing Patagonia KnifeRidge Ice climbing: Patagonia KnifeRidge Resort skiing: Patagonia KnifeRidge Backcountry skiing: Black Diamond Dawn Patrol LT Backpacking: Rab Vapour-Rise Lite Alpine Most versatile: Outdoor Research Ferrosi You may also like:
Analysis and Test ResultsSoftshell jackets aim to provide the perfect combination of weather protection and breathability for aerobic activities in cold weather. They are much more breathable and more comfortable than hardshell jackets. This means that softshell jackets are best for high output aerobic activities where your body is working hard and generating a lot of heat and moisture. They are a specialized and luxurious type of apparel in the sense that no one needs a softshell. If you're building your outerwear gear arsenal, we think that most people should invest in a true waterproof layer like a rain jacket or hardshell jacket and an insulated jacket before entering the world of softshells. Although softshell jackets are more comfortable and breathable than waterproof layers, they are really only suitable for a small set of technical activities and weather conditions. When the weather worsens, you'll need to throw on an insulated and/or waterproof jacket. See our Buying Advice Article for a more detailed discussion of this layer and its applications. Types of Softshell JacketsThis review tests every available type of softshell jacket. Below we describe the pros, cons, and best applications for each type. Note that these categories are not mutually exclusive; some jackets tested are both stretch woven and fleece insulated, or membrane lined and fleece insulated. We list each jacket's type in the comparison table found above and in each individual product review. Stretch WovenThese are typically lightweight models that prioritize breathability over weather protection. They rely on the tightness of the fabric's weave to protect from the elements. Some are nearly windproof, while others block only the smallest gusts. They are ideal for climbing, backcountry touring, running, and cross-country skiing in dry conditions. Examples include the Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody and the Black Diamond Dawn Patrol LT Shell. Membrane LinedThese usually have a face fabric that is similar to stretch woven softshells, but have the addition of a membrane lining on the inside. Membrane lined softshells are the most weather resistant type we tested. Subsequently, they are less breathable than their stretch woven counterparts. These windproof models are best suited to ice and alpine climbing and can also be used for downhill skiing. Examples include the Patagonia KnifeRidge Jacket. UninsulatedThese are perhaps the most versatile type of softshell jacket. Based on the occasion, the user can either layer the shell over base and mid-layers or just a t-shirt for warm days. Because of the versatility of uninsulated softshells, they work well in a wide range of activities. Some have windproof materials that excel in cold, windy environments while others are very light and are great for running on brisk days. Uninsulated softshells have the capacity to feel more breathable because there is one less layer blocking sweat from exiting the jacket. Finally, they are typically lighter, which makes them easier to throw in your pack on long trips. The uninsulated models we tested weigh between 8 and 20 ounces. Examples include the Black Diamond Alpine Start and Patagonia KnifeRidge. Fleece InsulatedFleece insulated jackets are less versatile but typically provide a little warmth over their unlined counterparts. The downside of these jackets is that they are often too warm for milder temperatures. Many fleece insulated jackets are designed for casual use, but some offer excellent technical performance in very cold environments (below 20 degrees Fahrenheit) during activities such as ice climbing. Examples include the Patagonia Adze Hybrid Hoody and Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody. Water Resistant HybridIn the categories above, we do not distinguish when a jacket uses a combination of waterproof materials and softshell materials. This type of design, which we call water resistant hybrid, deserves special attention. We have found that waterproof hybrid softshell jackets are ideal for warmer weather ice climbing and done-in-a-day alpine ascents, when dripping water commonly lands on your hood and shoulders. This is very specialized type of jacket. We recommend this style of jacket for conditions in which you expect a little bit of water to fall on you, but not enough to warrant a full hardshell. For instance, climbing a long alpine route in the spring when the snow is melting all around you. For situations like this, these jackets shine because you would likely overheat in a hardshell, but they would also quickly wet-out a softshell jacket. That said, we think that fully waterproof jackets or more breathable softshells will work better the rest of the year. As a result, we only recommend this specialized type of jacket if you're certain it will meet your needs. We didn't test any water resistant hybrid softshells this year. Criteria For EvaluationCombining the weighted scores from all the individual metrics, the table below displays the overall scores of the products we tested. Weather ProtectionIn this metric, we evaluate how well these jackets keep you comfortable in windy and wet conditions. During our testing period, we used each softshell on windy alpine ridges, stuck our arms out the window while going 60mpg, and even jumped in a waterfall with each jacket. Warmth didn't factor into our evaluation of this metric since we don't think that warmth is one of the primary reasons that you should buy a softshell. If you're looking for a warm, water resistant jacket, we recommend checking out the Rab Xenon X Hoodie. Although we tested each softshell jacket in a waterfall, these jackets are by no means waterproof and shouldn't be used in conditions that demand that attribute. If liquid water is falling on you, it's just a matter of time before these jackets go from being comfy and cozy to being heavy, waterlogged messes that are neither warm nor comfortable. The weather resistance of the softshells we tested varies greatly
some models are almost fully waterproof while others are barely wind resistant. Over the years, we've tested weather resistance in a myriad of conditions, from mountaineering in Alaska to ice and alpine climbing in Maine and New Hampshire. In our most recent update, we ice climbed and skied throughout Colorado's Front Range and combined our field-testing with a series of controlled tests, including our now-infamous waterfall test. In the weeks before ice season in Colorado, one tester jumped on the opportunity to test these jackets in a frigid soon-to-be-ice climb. Jackets with hoods fared better than those without and allowed our tester to be further emerged in the torrent than those without hoods. Because mountain weather is fickle, we think that hoods are a mandatory feature for activities above treeline. In our tests, we found that the most weather resistant softshell jackets have a laminated membrane (see description above and in the specifications table). The membrane lined Patagonia KnifeRidge was the most water resistant softshell we tested followed by the Patagonia Adze Hybrid Hoody. The Adze fell behind as water leaked through the untaped seams. Keep in mind, however, that neither of these jackets breathe very well. On the other end of the spectrum, the Rab Vapour-Rise Lite Alpine Jacket and the Black Diamond Alpine Start defended against the torrent very poorly; however, both these jackets are very breathable and therefore allowed us to dry out quickly. These pieces are best for winter running, cross-country skiing, and spring/summer alpine rock climbing. BreathabilityBreathability is the calling card of a softshell jacket and one of the most important benefits of a softshell jacket. In fact, we think that that breathability is the main reason to choose this type of layer over a waterproof jacket. If you have ever worn a cheap, plastic poncho from the dollar store you understand why breathability is important. The term breathability describes the ability of a material to transport moisture. Even if a waterproof jacket helps you stay dry from the rain, during high activity our bodies can perspire two liters per hour! If you sweat that much while wearing a cheap, plastic rain layer, you'd feel soaked and gross. If you sweat that much in a lightweight softshell you'll feel much drier and much happier. Staying dry is also one of the biggest keys to staying comfortable and warm in cold climates since water transmits heat much faster than air. This fact is of critical importance in cold climates. You might be surprised that most cases of hypothermia occur in temperatures above freezing. When temperatures are lower, water freezes and it becomes harder for us to get wet and subsequently chilled. One great way to get chilled in the snow, however, is to get soaked in sweat by wearing too many clothes or clothes that aren't breathable enough. Once your cardio output declines, you will chill rapidly. As you increase your output (i.e. your level of aerobic activity), breathability becomes more and more important. For example, cross-country skiing and backcountry ski touring typically demand highly breathable jackets, but activities like moderate hiking and downhill skiing do not. Breathability is largely determined by the presence or absence of a laminated membrane and/or a fleece liner, both of which decrease breathability compared to jackets that don't have membranes or liners. Additionally the thickness and weave of the fabric influences breathability; thin loose knit fabrics are the most breathable and thicker fleece insulated jackets are less breathable. After every outing, we gathered breathability feedback from each tester. These scores are subjective and reflect our testers' personal opinions about the level of breathability of each jacket. The Black Diamond Alpine Start received a score of 10 and is the most breathable jacket that we tested, however it also earned a weather resistance rating of 2. The Outdoor Research Ferrosi and Rab Vapour-Rise Lite Alpine both received a score of 9 but did a little better at providing some protection from wind and falling snow. These uninsulated non-windproof jackets were the only ones that we could wear when charging hard uphill without unzipping or taking them off. The Patagonia KnifeRidge and Adze Hybrid were much less breathable, but in turn offer more weather protection. The right shell for you largely depends on the amount of sweat you generate while playing in the mountains. Our bodies vary greatly, which means that some of us need more breathable jackets than others. If you sweat a lot or frequently engage in highly aerobic activities, you'll probably love the excellent breathability of a jacket like the Ferrosi or Alpine Start. If you're not planning to wear your shell during high output activities, then consider a more weather resistant shell like the The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket. Mobility & FitIf you enjoy the restrictive feeling of wearing formal clothing, disregard our comments on mobility. But if you're like most people, then mobility is a key factor to consider when buying technical clothing. Most outdoor apparel is moderately mobile and will be very comfortable if you're just walking around. However, many outdoor sports involve things like stretching your arms above your head to reach an out-of-reach climbing hold, twisting your hips into a joyous powder turn, or looking up with a hood on to see a magnificent mountain peak. Because we are searching for the highest performing gear for outdoor activities, we rank mobility as a high priority for our needs. To account for this, our mobility metric assesses each product's overall comfort during aerobic activities. We took into consideration whether it rode up when lifting our arms, if the shoulders were designed for full rotation, and whether we could layer effectively underneath it without feeling restricted. During our testing, we not only studied the design of each product's arms and shoulders, but also how they actually performed during all our day-to-day outdoor activities. Some jackets were mobile enough in the body for activities like skiing, but when we took them ice climbing, the jackets either pulled out of our harnesses when reaching up, or our cuff fell below our gloves exposing our wrists to the cold and snow. Longer wrists and underarm gussets are both designed to help counter this problem. If a jacket fits you perfectly, the wrist cuffs should not fall when you reach up and the hem should stay below your waist. Another factor that has a large influence on mobility is stretch. A stretch body reduces the influence of a poor fit and makes the jacket feel like it's moving with you. Stretch allows a jacked to fit quite snug without impairing mobility. A great example is the Outdoor Research Ferrosi which fit nearly as snug as the Marmot Gravity, but was far more mobile in large part because of the great stretch. Another benefit to stretch materials is that they are less noisy than windproof fabrics. Overall, the most mobile pieces tested here was the Patagonia Adze Hybrid. Despite its bulky fabric, it was the only jacket that allowed full mobility without the cuffs falling or hem rising. Surprisingly it even beat out jackets made with stretchier materials. When we handed the Adze to one tester for the first time, he was less than excited to use this jacket based on the weight and bulk, but after putting it on and raising his arms, his first comment was, "Wow, this thing is mobile!" The Patagonia KnifeRidge, Black Diamond Dawn Patrol, and Arc'teryx Gamma MX all performed admirably as well. The Columbia Ascender Jacket scored lowest in this category. Weight & Packed SizeWeight and packed size can be very important attributes especially on long trips or anytime you have to put the jacket in your pack. You might notice that we don't place as much of an emphasis on the weight of these products as we do on many other types of outdoor gear. The reason for this is that these products are designed to be breathable enough that they can be worn all day without having to throw them into your pack. Weight carried on your body isn't as noticeable as weight in a backpack. For this reason, we do not think that weight and packed sizes are the most important factors when choosing a softshell jacket. Our scores range from one to ten and reflect the full range between the lightest jacket tested (the 7.4 oz. Black Diamond Alpine Start) and the heaviest jacket tested (the 25.2 oz. Patagonia Adze Hybrid Hoody). FeaturesHere we assessed the quality and quantity of each jacket's features as they contribute to its specific end use. We looked at the design of hand warmer pockets, chest pockets, zippers, zipper pulls, pit zips, interior pockets, hoods, and adjustment cords. Well-designed features are critical for overall comfort, ease of use, and storage. Whether you're hoping to stash an entire day's worth of energy bars into your chest pocket or just tote around your wallet and keys, great features can make your life easier. In order to rate each product in this metric, we included the feedback from the dozen or so people that contributed to testing. Hoods are one of our favorite things especially on softshells. If you're strolling about in the hills and it starts to snow, you are going to need something on your head to keep you from getting soaked. If you don't have a hood on your softshell, you're going to need some other layer to cover your head be it an insulated jacket, rain jacket, or helmet. Hoodless softshells are less versatile, but still work well in many instances. If you are carrying a rain jacket (which will have a hood) to put on over your softshell, you might find that you can be perfectly comfortable without a hood. The Mountain Hardwear Fairing Jacket is a fantastic hoodless option. For cross-country skiing, we rarely put on our hood and instead prefer a balaclava. Finally, if you're cruising around town, we think that hoodless models are generally more stylish. Pocket design is also important. For climbing and backpacking, cross-over chest pockets are best (see the Rab Vapour-Rise Lite Alpine) since they won't get in the way of your harness or hip belt. Meanwhile, hand warmer pockets are best for around town and general use (See the Marmot Gravity). Fleece-lined pockets can add extra comfort and coziness for your hands, but can also add unnecessary weight and warmth. All of the pockets in this review have zippered closures; without this, snow and water can enter the pocket and make you wet. If you plan on using your jacket with big gloves on, you'll want to look for big zipper pulls that can be easily manipulated. The Patagonia KnifeRidge earned the highest scores in this category because nearly every component is designed with the utmost attention to detail and balances function with ergonomics and style. With its super easy to use draw cords, this jacket was also extremely easy to adjust. StyleWe feel that it's important that you look good in a jacket you spend a lot of money on, especially one that works so well around town. Therefore we scored each jacket based on our testers' perception of its aesthetic appeal. We recognize that our assessment is highly subjective and, consequently, we make it a mere five percent of each jacket's total score. Generally, we feel that simple exteriors look better than complex multi-color patterns. For around town, our testers prefer basic, handsome jackets like the Mountain Hardwear Fairing and The North Face Apex Bionic to jackets like the Rab Vapour-Rise or Patagonia KnifeRidge, which have offset colored zippers and duo-chrome fabric designs. It's also important here to consider the fit of your jacket. Our scores in this category ranged from 9 to 4 and multiple jackets received our top score. If good looks and around town use are a top priority we recommend considering the Mountain Hardwear Fairing or another classic non-hooded model that offers decent technical performance as well. AccessoriesSoftshells, especially uninsulated models, are great to pair with other layers, such as a fleece, to increase the warmth. We recommend our Editors' Choice winner, the Patagonia R1 Hoody. As we've mentioned multiple times in our review, we recommend purchasing a hardshell or rain jacket and an insulated jacket before you invest in a softshell. Some great options include:
ConclusionFor those of you adventure junkies doing high energy activities in the cold weather, a jacket in this category might be just what you are looking for. Combining weather protection with breathability, these jackets work best when you are working hard. Depending on your intended use, the best jacket for you may differ. Some materials work better on cold, wet, and windy days, while others specialize in breathability and work well for laying. By using our in-depth research, we hope you can find the right jacket to fit your lifestyle. Take a look at our Buying Advice article for further help in making your decision. —
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Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) New!
From the Harvard University Library Open Collections Program.
From the National Archives and Records Administration.
A guide from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Chinese Immigration to San Francisco - 1874
From the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco.
Chinese Immigration to the United States, 1884-1944 - A Digital Archive
This website provides an overview of the history and offers an online, searchable index to many of the nearly 200,000 casefiles held at NARA which cover the era of the Chinese Exclusion Act (1880-1943).
Chinese Immigration to the United States, 1884-1944 - A Digital Archive
Over 250,000 people who entered the United States through San Francisco or Honolulu left records of their entry. These investigation case files are stored in the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) branch at San Bruno, CA. NARA has made an index to these recordsthe Early Arrivals Records Search (EARS)available on the web, in conjunction with the Bancroft Library. Since 2002, volunteers at NARA have expanded this on-line index to include the records of over 91,000 people and researchers can now save their search as an excel file. It is a helpful, free resource for doing research on immigrants and immigration history.
Chinese in Guyana: Their Roots
History of Chinese indentured immigrants in British Guiana between 1853 and 1879 and their descendants.
Chinese Railroad Workers in North America Project
Between 1865 and 1869, thousands of Chinese migrants toiled at a grueling pace and in perilous working conditions to help construct Americas First Transcontinental Railroad. The Chinese Railroad Workers in North America Project seeks to give a voice to the Chinese migrants whose labor on the Transcontinental Railroad helped to shape the physical and social landscape of the American West.
Chinese-American Contribution to Transcontinental Railroad
From the Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum.
Moving Here - 200 Years of Migration to England Updated
Online searchable database of digitized photographs, maps, objects, documents and audio items recording migration experiences of the past 200 years.
National Archives - Chinese Immigration and the Chinese in the United States New!
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Research Guide - Chinese Immigrants and Chinese-Australians in New South Wales
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Stanford Magazine - Angel Island: Breaking the Silence
By Diane Rogers.
The Chinese in California, 1850-1925
From the Library of Congress. Illustrates nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigration to California through about 8,000 images and pages of primary source materials.
The Chinese in California, 1850-1925
From American Memory at the Library of Congress. The Chinese in California, 1850-1925 illustrates nineteenth and early twentieth century Chinese immigration to California through about 8,000 images and pages of primary source materials. Included are photographs, original art, cartoons and other illustrations; letters, excerpts from diaries, business records, and legal documents; as well as pamphlets, broadsides, speeches, sheet music, and other printed matter.
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New York, NY (February 11, 2010) — NCB, FSB, a federally insured savings bank and a leading lender to cooperative housing throughout the Tri-State area, arranged approximately $24 million in new loans during January for nine new properties. The financing arranged during the month included approximately $21 million in mortgages and $2.7 million in lines of credit. Edward Howe III, Managing Director of the NCB,FSB New York office, made the announcement.
"January began the year with steady financing activity, demonstrating that cooperative boards will continue to borrow money in the form of first mortgages and lines of credit throughout 2010," commented Mr. Howe. "With the current interest rate environment still low, boards are eagerly exploring the opportunity to refinance existing debt or cover the cost of expensive capital improvement projects, which ultimately increases the value of their properties."
NCB Senior Vice President Sheldon Gartenstein arranged $19.25 million in financing in January including a $7 million first mortgage and a $1 million line of credit for Lex Tenants Corp., a 184-unit co-op located at 50 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan; a $4 million first mortgage and a $500,000 line of credit for Berkeley Apartments Corp., a 130-unit co-op located at 99-45 67th Road in Forest Hills, NY; a $3.5 million first mortgage and a $500,000 line of credit for 32 Gramercy Park Owners Corp., a 173-unit co-op located at 32 Gramercy Park South in Manhattan; a $1.15 million first mortgage and a $300,000 line of credit for the 67-unit co-op located at 251 Seaman Avenue in Manhattan; a $1 million first mortgage for the 53-unit co-op located at 151-161 West 86th Street in Manhattan; and a $300,000 line of credit for the 40-unit co-op located at 222 Smith Street in Freeport, NY.
Mr. Howe arranged $3.7 million in financing during January including a $2.3 million first mortgage for Watersview Owners Corp., a 60-unit co-op located at 9951 Shore Road in Brooklyn; and a $1.4 million first mortgage for Rocinante Corp., a six-unit co-op located at 100 West Houston Street in Manhattan.
NCB Senior Vice President Mindy Goldstein arranged a 500,000 first mortgage and a 100,000 line of credit for the seven-unit co-op located at 2 East 12th Street in Manhattan in January.
As a full-service financial institution, NCB, FSB provides term loans, lines of credit, commercial and residential mortgages and personal and business banking products to cooperatives nationwide. NCB, FSB offers an array of business banking products for cooperatives including cash management, competitive deposit rates and full service payment processing and lockbox.
NCB is dedicated to strengthening communities nationwide through the delivery of banking and financial services, complemented by a special focus on cooperative expansion and economic development. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Bank has offices in Alaska, California, New York, Ohio and Virginia. To learn more, visit www.ncb.coop.
NCB Financial Group (NCB) consists of National Consumer Cooperative Bank, a wholesale funding company; NCB, FSB, a federally-charted savings bank; and, NCB Capital Impact, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Loans and other financial services are provided by NCB, FSB and NCB Capital Impact. Deposit products and services are provided by NCB, FSB, which is a member FDIC. Each is a separate corporation within the NCB Financial Group.
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Homosexuality dominated today's official launch of the Lambeth Conference, the 10-yearly gathering of the world's Anglican bishops taking place in Kent this summer, with the Archbishop of Canterbury speaking frankly of the "climate of controversy" in which they were meeting.Dr Rowan Williams acknowledged that despite the "painful controversies" clouding the life of the communion for the past few years, about 70% of bishops worldwide had formally registered for the conference while a number of others had signalled their intention to attend. It showed, he said, "a strong loyalty to each other and a desire to stay together".
His remarks came amid threats of a boycott from conservative Anglican leaders following the consecration of the openly gay bishop of New Hampshire, Gene Robinson, in the US in 2003.Churches in Nigeria and Uganda have indicated they will not attend Lambeth and there is doubt over the presence of some bishops from the Church of England, including the Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali.
Last year, it was announced that Robinson had not been invited to the conference, but that Williams intended to "explore the possibility" of inviting him as a guest.
When asked if he had decided whether Robinson would attend, Williams replied: "Gene Robinson has not been invited to the Lambeth Conference and it is proving extremely difficult to see under what heading he might be invited to be around, and that is where we are.
"To those bishops who do not wish to attend, I recognise their absolute right to choose in good faith and in conscience whether or not they can be there. The invitation is on the table; naturally I shall be delighted to see more rather than fewer bishops there, that is their choice, but the door is open."
Robinson is not, however, barred from visiting the conference and it is thought that his presence, and planned activities by gay rights campaigners at the event, deterred traditionalists from accepting the archbishop's invitation.
Williams also announced that the conference programme would not shy away from the issue of sex and sexuality, saying there would be two ways to discuss the issue.
"We will look at sexuality and the ministry of bishops. We will be reporting back from the listening process that came out of the previous Lambeth Conference. It's also going to be part of conversation informally day by day."
The three main areas to be explored at the conference will be the internal life of the communion centred on talks about the Anglican Covenant, interfaith relations and international development and environment issues.
The launch was also attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury's wife, Jane Williams, and Margaret Sentamu, wife of the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, who are presiding over the spouses' conference.
Mrs Williams, who is an academic theologian, said some people may think of their event as "jam and Jerusalem, more tea vicar, or mitre-making and flower arranging".
She said: "There will certainly be food and singing in our programme but there will also be a chance to meet some of the most interesting, committed and dynamic people in the Anglican communion."
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Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the seventh edition is being held in Bangalore on February 12 and 13, and it is live streamed by starsports.com.
There were many surprises on the first day of the auction with Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh (Rs 14 crore) and Dinesh Karthik (Rs 12.5 crore) being the costliest players. England's Kevin Pietersen was the costliest foreign player who was retained by Delhi Daredevils for Rs nine crore.
The streaming of the auctions started at 10 am on Thursday, February 13, 2014 and will be available with a delay of 5 minutes.
The live stream will allow the viewers to keep track of the event with ease. The auction will be available to all consumers for free.
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A benefits cheat who claimed she could only walk a few feet was pictured on the Great Wall of China, a court heard.
Dawn Pinchen, 40, was claiming thousands of pounds in income support and employment benefit when she was nabbed by fraud investigators.
But she scored a dramatic own goal when she posted pictures on Facebook of a lavish 10-day sightseeing holiday in China with her businessman husband.
Newcastle Crown Court heard Pinchen swindled £35,601 in fraudulent claims when she admitted three counts of failing to notify changes in her circumstances.
She was originally paid benefits in 1994, on the basis she was incapable of walking the length of a car due to a spinal injury. But between 2007 and 2013 her circumstances changed.
Fraud investigators spotted Pinchen, of Annitsford, Northumberland, strolling into and out of her local shopping centre with no aid. They also discovered her husband had made money selling websites and transferred the income into her bank account.
As a result, in 2011 the couple had the money to travel 5,000 miles for a 10-day sight-seeing holiday in China.
Pinchen then posted photos from the holiday on Facebook, including a snap of her on the Great Wall of China, handing investigators crucial evidence to suggest she was physically and financially more stable than she claimed.
Alec Burns, prosecuting, told the court: "On the social media website Facebook, Mrs Pinchen posted photos of her and her husband on holiday in China. There was a photo of her stood on the Great Wall of China.
"She had also been observed walking from her car into Manors Walk Shopping centre in Cramlington, Northumberland, and walking from her car into and out of her local ASDA supermarket with a trolley. On all occasions she did this with no aid at all. There was no sign of a walking stick or frame."
Pinchen was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for 12 months and ordered to complete 150 hours unpaid work.
Sentencing her, Judge Penny Moreland QC told Pinchen benefits were for those who need them and those entitled: "People like you, dishonest people, give those with honest claims a bad name and it is wrong."
Tony Cornberg, defending, said: "There was some entitlement though we are not sure what that might be. Mrs Pinchen is still having spinal treatment. She is by no means a regular holiday maker. She has been sitting there watching life happen to everyone else."
Pinchen had been paying £18.25 per week for over a year to help pay back what she owed.
Speaking after the court case she said: "Anyone who says that I walked the Great Wall is talking a load of rubbish. I did go to see it but I didn't walk along it."


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May 21, 2011 at 5:49 pm #1274194
I tried a value analysis in saving weight. This probably has been done before but I haven't seen it posted. I'm not an expert at doing this, so I'm sure someone could suggest improvements to the methodology.
Categories were devised for materials to be analyzed (titanium, cuben, etc.). To make a comparison, I took the weight and cost of an item in that category then found a comparable item made in a different material (one "level" down), from the same manufacturer when possible. e.g. compare an aluminum and a titanium cookset or a down vs synth bag.
I collected comparisons for the different groups. Next I calculated the difference in weight and cost for all comparisons, then summed them within their respective categories. Finally, I divided the 2 sums to get the average $cost per oz. saved.
May 21, 2011 at 10:24 pm #1739523Your saying that higher FP has more bang for buck, ie, cheaper and better to buy 850FP down than 750FP down?
May 22, 2011 at 5:18 am #1739555Thanks for posting another way to slice the weight saving data.
Were the down numbers for bags or jackets? If it was on bags, then were the bags rated the same temperature and had the same dimensions?
What products were used when comparing silicon nylon to cuben fiber? Was it all tarps?
May 22, 2011 at 7:16 am #1739573I asked this question years ago. I think it helps as a buying strategy. Another analysis would be to identify all the small inexpensive items that can be replaced first. I found it more cost effective to tackle all the smaller items like cook kit, dropper bottles, stuff sacks, etc. Some items can cost less AND weigh less, like using a CCF sleeping pad vs heavier and more expensive self-inflating pad, or a simple tarp vs a tent.
You get into equipment weight "brackets," where you want to replace a moderately light item with a SUL or higher performance one. Insulated items are the perfect example— you have a 20F synthetic bag that cost $150 and the next jump is a high end down bag that is double the price or more; likewise for high loft jackets. Hopefully, you can find that you can save x-ounces by buying a few $10 items vs saving the same weight by buying a $300 sleeping bag. Of course, once you get all the little things down to the minimum, you have painted yourself in a corner and have to spend a lot more to get any more reduction in weight. I think most come to a level that is comfortable in terms of weight and cost. Making reductions from an 8 pound base weight is my guesstimate for increasing costs per ounce.
May 22, 2011 at 1:26 pm #1739684"Losing pounds is cheap; losing ounces is expensive".
As others noted, it is fairly easy to drop below the 15 lb or so mark. Once you drop below 10 lbs, then it is more difficult to get weight savings without spending more money, time to make the gear and/or going even more minimalist. Throw in variable conditions that can be colder (e.g. Colorado northern New England) even for three season backpacking, and it may be even more expensive to get lower in weight.
May 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm #1739712I'm down to about a 10 pound base weight now, with fairly minimalist gear (it costs nothing to leave stuff at home or in the store). I'm at the point where I'd rather spend money on actual backpacking trips, rather than gear. Would a tarp and bivy be lighter than my Lunar Solo? It would, but to me the weight saved just isn't worth the money spent.
With a change in diet, and a better fitness program, I shed 18 pounds of body fat. I think this was my most cost efficient reduction in weight carried…
May 22, 2011 at 2:35 pm #1739719Well said John.
Spending the cash on getting out on the hill will lose you some bodyweight, make you fitter, and keep you warmer than paring down kit to the point of risking ruining your trip with failed/inadequate gear in unexpectedly bad conditions.I like to travel light, my summer kit including 2 days of food and some water is under 14 pounds, but shoulder seasons demand some contingency/safety margin where I usually hike.
May 22, 2011 at 6:05 pm #1739812I'm not confident in the data yet because I only entered a minimal number of comparisons (it's time consuming). It is suggesting higher FP items are better weight value though more expensive overall. If people are interested, I guess I could post a google doc (never used it though, does it do pivot charts?). Then they could add in their own comparisons and we could quickly get more robust results.
For the down here's what's there at the moment.(item,price,oz,category)
REI Halo +25 Sleeping Bag $259.00 31 750FP
REI Lumen +25 Sleeping Bag $139.00 43U.L.DOWN INNER JACKET M'S $155.00 7.3 800FP
UL.THERMAWRAP JACKET M'S $145.00 8.8Western Mountain Summerlite 0C $310.00 9.7 850FP
MEC Habanero Sleeping Bag 0C $102.00 71May 22, 2011 at 6:41 pm #1739828For Cuben:
Stuff Sack cufib 12.95 0.2 Cuben Fiber
Stuff Sack silnyl 8.95 0.4 Silicone NylonBlast 20 – 2,000 cu in (33 Liters) $175 6.8 193 grams Cuben Fiber
REI Flash 30 Pack $80 24MLD Cuben Fiber Grace Tarps 255 5.8 Cuben Fiber
Grace Tarps 1.35 SilNylon $110.00 8.5 Silicone NylonMLD Large .45oz / 13gms 8 X 16 $17 17 0.45 Cuben Fiber
MLD Large .5oz / 16gms 8? X 16? $7 7 0.5Cuben Fiber Poncho $155.00 4.4 Cuben Fiber
SilNylon Simple Poncho $85.00 7.5 Silicone Nylon -
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Discussant's Response to "Is the Second Standard of Fieldwork Necessary" Andrew D. Bailey, Jr. The Ohio State University Introduction Mr. Bintinger's paper is very interesting reading. The historical perspec-tive it brings to the topic is a useful one and one often forgotten by many of us who have a tendency to treat extant practice as if it has always been and ever will be. I found the evolution suggested by this scenario intriguing. We seem to have come nearly full circle in Mr. Bintinger's mind, beginning with a limited view of the control system where audits were very much balance sheet oriented, progressing to a broad business and management orientation to client service and now to a narrower focus which Mr. Bintinger believes . . diminishes the significance of the audit process and its relevancy to not only third parties, but also the client who has engaged us." Mr. Bintinger's position is that [w]hile the second standard of fieldwork gives guidance in the conduct of the 'current' audit of the financial statements, it also is giving guidance to management so that 'future' audits would be able to be conducted. Thus the second standard of fieldwork is necessary to the articulation of our profession's judgment of this significance, and it should be reemphasized in our professional statements and engage-ments. The Policy Approach and Precedence The approach taken in Mr. Bintinger's paper can be characterized as historical or constitutional/precedence oriented [Danos, et al. 1986]. By this I mean that the argument flows by the development of the historical role of the framers of the "constitutional" elements of the auditing standards related to the study and evaluation of internal controls. This is quite clear in the statement of objectives put forth by the author: This paper will examine the evolution of the second standard as interpreted in the auditing statements, and consider whether the intent of the original authors has been changed in the context of providing more precise guidance. . . . [T]he discussion developed herein is primariy based upon the officially issued documents of the profession itself. If my interpretation of Mr. Bintinger's basis of argument is correct, Mr. Bintinger's attitude towards the newly promulgated Statement on Standards 162
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Auditing, Internal Auditing -- Standards -- United States |
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Auditing Symposium VIII: Proceedings of the 1986 Touche Ross/University of Kansas Symposium on Auditing Problems, pp. 162-166 |
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Despite the revelation Sunday that 24-year-old Asher Palmer and his infant son Yehonatan were murdered by terrorists and not killed in a car accident, their family has yet to receive the support normally given to those bereaved by terror. Relatives of the two victims told Maariv that the state has yet to make contact.
Normally, social welfare workers contact the relatives of those slain by terrorists and offer assistance with the funeral and the shiva, the traditional seven-day mourning period. Relatives are immediately given an aid package, and professionals form ties with the family to assist them in surviving their loss.
But in the case of the Palmers, the only official source who has been in contact is Hevron police commander Yitzik Rahamim, relatives reported. Young Puah Palmer, who lost her husband and son in a single moment, is being supported by family.
Family members noted that many people have chosen to help out of their own good will, including the Kiryat Arba religious council, which assisted in organizing the funeral, held Sunday in Hevron.
The hold-up in services is due to the lack of an official police report, according to the Maariv report. Services are usually provided to terror victims' families after a police report on the incident is approved by the Defense Ministry and sent on to the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi).
Police have yet to submit an official report in the Palmer case, and say their investigation is not yet done.
Police spokesmen caused outrage when they initially placed the blame for the Palmers' deaths on Asher Palmer, claiming he had been driving too quickly and had caused the crash. The statement Friday, the day of the attack, was followed by an admission Sunday that there were many signs pointing to terrorist involvement in the fatal crash – in particular, the presence of a rock-shaped hole in the windshield and a large, blood-stained rock in the front seat of the car.
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Koningsdag | |
People dressed in orange on the canals of Amsterdam in 2010
Observed by | Kingdom of the Netherlands (Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten) |
Type | National holiday |
Significance | Birthday of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands |
Celebrations | Partying, wearing orange costumes, flea markets, concerts and traditional local gatherings |
Date | 27 April (26 April if 27 April is a Sunday) |
Frequency | annual |
Koningsdag (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkoːnɪŋsˌdɑx] ( listen)) or King's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Celebrated on 27 April (26 April if the 27th is a Sunday), the date marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander.[1]
Up until 2013, when Queen Beatrix abdicated and was succeeded by her son Willem-Alexander, the holiday was known as Koninginnedag (Dutch pronunciation: [koːnɪˈŋɪnəˌdɑx] ( listen)) or Queen's Day and was celebrated on 30 April.
The holiday was initially observed on 31 August 1885 as Prinsessedag or Princess's Day, the fifth birthday of Princess Wilhelmina, heir to the Dutch throne. On her accession in November 1890 the holiday acquired the name Koninginnedag, first celebrated on 31 August 1891. In September 1948, Wilhelmina's daughter Juliana ascended to the throne and the holiday was moved to Queen Juliana's birthday, 30 April. The holiday was celebrated on this date from 1949.
Juliana's daughter, Beatrix, retained the celebration on 30 April after she ascended the throne in 1980, though her birthday was on 31 January.[2] Beatrix altered her mother's custom of receiving a floral parade at Soestdijk Palace, instead choosing to visit different Dutch towns each year and join in the festivities with her children. In 2009, the Queen was celebrating Queen's Day in the city of Apeldoorn when a man attempted to attack her by trying to ram the Royal family's bus with his car; instead he drove into a crowd of people and crashed into a monument: seven people in the crowd were killed, as was the driver.
Queen Beatrix abdicated on Koninginnedag 2013, and her son, Willem-Alexander, ascended the throne (the first king since the observance of the national holiday). As a result, the holiday became known as Koningsdag from 2014 on, and the celebration was shifted three days back to 27 April, the King's birthday.
Koningsdag is known for its nationwide vrijmarkt ("free market"), at which the Dutch sell their used items. It is also an opportunity for "orange madness" or oranjegekte, a kind of frenzy named for the national colour.
Wilhelmina (1885–1948)Edit
Faced with an unpopular monarchy, in the 1880s the liberals in Dutch government sought a means of promoting national unity.[3] King William III was disliked, but his four-year-old daughter Princess Wilhelmina was not.[4] A holiday honouring King William had been intermittently held on his birthday, and J. W. R. Gerlach, editor of the newspaper Utrechts Provinciaal en Stedelijk Dagblad, proposed that the princess's birthday be observed as an opportunity for patriotic celebration and national reconciliation.[5] Prinsessedag or Princess's Day was first celebrated in the Netherlands on 31 August 1885, Wilhelmina's fifth birthday. The young princess was paraded through the streets, waving to the crowds.[4] The first observance occurred only in Utrecht, but other municipalities quickly began to observe it, organizing activities for children.[5] Further processions were held in the following years, and when Wilhelmina inherited the throne in 1890, Prinsessedag was renamed Koninginnedag, or Queen's Day.[4] By then almost every Dutch town and city was marking the holiday.[5]
The celebration proved popular, and when the Queen came of age in 1898, her inauguration was postponed a week to 6 September so as not to interfere with Koninginnedag.[6] The annual holiday fell on the final day of school summer vacation, which made it popular among schoolchildren.[4] It is uncertain how much Wilhelmina enjoyed the festivities; although writer Mike Peek, in a 2011 magazine article about Koninginnedag, suggests she was enthusiastic,[4] there is a story of Wilhelmina, after a tired return from one of these birthday processions, making her doll bow until the toy's hair was dishevelled, and telling it, "Now you shall sit in a carriage and bow until your back aches, and see how much you like being a Queen!"[7]
Koninginnedag 1902 not only honoured the Queen's birthday, but was celebrated with increased enthusiasm as it marked her recovery from serious illness.[3] Wilhelmina rarely attended Koninginnedag festivities after reaching adulthood.[8] She attended ceremonies for her silver jubilee in 1923, which included massive festivities in Amsterdam and The Hague, despite the Queen's request that large sums not be spent because economic conditions at the time were difficult. To ensure that even the poorer parts of the city were not excluded, bands played simultaneously at 28 locations across The Hague.[9] Wilhelmina made further exceptions for such events as her fiftieth birthday in 1930.[8] During the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II, Koninginnedag celebrations were banned, and members of the Orange Committees, which organize the holiday events, destroyed their records for fear of German reprisals.[6]
Juliana (1948–1980)Edit
Another summertime birthday celebration in the Netherlands was that of Wilhelmina's mother, Queen-Regent Emma, who after Wilhelmina attained adulthood generally spent her own birthday, 2 August, at Soestdijk Palace in Baarn. Until her death in 1934, Emma received an annual floral tribute from the townsfolk on her birthday. In 1937 Wilhelmina's daughter and heiress, Princess Juliana, took up residence at Soestdijk Palace following her marriage, and the townsfolk made their floral presentation to her, moving the date to Juliana's birthday, 30 April.[8] In September 1948 Juliana ascended to the Dutch throne and from 1949 onwards Koninginnedag was on her birthday.[10] The change in date attracted immediate approval from Dutch children, who gained an extra day of holiday. The first observance of the holiday on the new date included a huge circus at the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium—one not attended by the royal family, who remained at Soestdijk Palace.[11] Queen Juliana retained the floral tribute, staying each year on Koninginnedag at Soestdijk Palace to receive it. The parade became televised in the 1950s, and Koninginnedag increasingly became a national holiday, with workers given the day off.[3] Juliana had a reputation as a "queen of the people", and according to Peek, "it felt as if she invited her subjects to the royal home".[4]
In early 1966 Juliana's eldest daughter, Princess Beatrix, married Klaus-Georg von Amsberg. The marriage was controversial because the new Prince Claus (as he was dubbed) was a German, and Claus himself had served in the German Army during the war. Anti-German riots in Amsterdam marred the wedding day and the following observances of Koninginnedag. Fearing further demonstrations on the holiday, government officials decided to open Amsterdam city centre to the vrijmarkt ("free market") that had long been held on Koninginnedag in the outskirts of town, principally for children. The vrijmarkt occupied the space where demonstrations might have been held, and began a new custom.[4]
Beatrix (1980–2013)Edit
When Queen Beatrix succeeded her mother Juliana on the latter's abdication on 30 April 1980, the new queen decided to keep the holiday on 30 April as a tribute to her mother.[2][3] (If 30 April fell on a Sunday, Koninginnedag was observed the previous day—this occurred most recently in 2006.[12]) The reason was practical as well—Beatrix's actual birthday on 31 January would have been less conducive to the traditional outdoor activities.[10] Rather than remaining at the palace and letting the Dutch people come to her, Beatrix instead usually visited two towns each year for Koninginnedag celebrations.[3] Local crafts and customs were demonstrated for the royal family, who had the opportunity to join in.[13][14]
Koninginnedag celebrations have sometimes been affected or disrupted. In 1988 three British servicemen stationed in Germany who were in the Netherlands for Koninginnedag were killed in Irish Republican Army attacks.[15] In 1996 the celebrations in Rotterdam were dampened by an alcohol ban, put in place following riots earlier in the week after local football club Feyenoord won the Dutch league championship.[16] The Queen's scheduled 2001 visits to Hoogeveen and Meppel were postponed for one year owing to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.[17]
On 30 April 2009, Beatrix and other members of the royal family were at the town of Apeldoorn when a 38-year-old man, Karst Tates, drove his Suzuki Swift automobile into the crowd, narrowly missing the open-top bus the royal family members were riding on.[4][18] Seven people were killed and further celebrations were cancelled.[18] Tates died of injuries sustained in the attack soon afterwards and his exact motives remain unclear, though it appears his target was the royal family.[4] The incident provoked questions about whether the royal family should continue to participate in the celebrations. However, Beatrix indicated that the tragedy would not stop her from meeting her people.[13] In 2010, Beatrix and her family visited Wemeldinge and Middelburg, in Zeeland province. There were no incidents, and afterwards, the Queen thanked Zeeland for giving Koninginnedag back to her family, and to her country.[4]
Queen Beatrix visited the following cities over the years on Koninginnedag:
On 28 January 2013 Queen Beatrix announced her abdication on 30 April 2013 in favour of her son, Willem-Alexander.[20] Since this date coincided with Koninginnedag the royal family's planned visit to De Rijp and Amstelveen was cancelled, although Koninginnedag 2013 was still celebrated throughout the country.
On 30 April 2013, Queen's Day, Willem-Alexander succeeded his mother Beatrix and became the first King of the Netherlands in 123 years. Consequently, from 2014 onwards the name has been changed from Queen's Day to King's Day. The date has also changed from 30 April to 27 April, which is the birthday of Willem-Alexander.[1] On the first King's Day – held on 26 April 2014 because 27 April 2014 was a Sunday – the king visited De Rijp and Amstelveen (originally planned to be visited by Queen Beatrix in 2013, but postponed due to her abdication).[21]
King Willem-Alexander visited the following cities over the years on Koningsdag:
The festivities on Koningsdag are often organised by Orange Committees (Dutch: Oranjecomité), local associations[22] that seek sponsorship and donations for their activities. In recent years some committees have had difficulty in recruiting new members from among the younger Dutch.[23]
Flea marketEdit
The vrijmarkt (literally 'free market') is a nationwide flea market, at which many people sell their used goods. Koningsdag is the one day of the year that the Dutch government permits sales on the street without a permit and without the payment of value added tax.[24] ING Bank found in 2011 that one in five Dutch residents planned to sell at the vrijmarkt and estimated they would earn €100 per person for a total turnover of €290 million. Over half of the Dutch people buy at the vrijmarkt; ING Bank predicted they would spend €28 each at the 2011 vrijmarkt.[25] Queen Beatrix has been known to buy at the vrijmarkt; in 1995 she purchased a floor lamp.[26] The bank also forecast that the lowest level of sales at the vrijmarkt in 2011 would be in the province of Limburg, site of Queen Beatrix's visit.[25]
Among the most popular areas for the vrijmarkt in Amsterdam is the Jordaan quarter, but the wide Apollolaan in front of the Hilton hotel in southern Amsterdam is gaining in popularity. Children sell their cast-off toys or garments at the Vondelpark, also in southern Amsterdam, and in a spirit of fun passers-by often offer the young sellers more than they are asking for the goods.[27] Until 1996 the vrijmarkt began the evening before and continued for 24 hours. This was ended in the hope of gaining a pause in the celebrations so preparations could be made for the daytime activities.[4] Utrecht, uniquely among Dutch municipalities, retains the overnight vrijmarkt.[19]
Koningsdag now sees large-scale celebrations, with many concerts and special events in public spaces, particularly in Amsterdam. An outdoor concert is held on Amsterdam's Museumplein, where as many as 800,000 people may gather. To aid visitors in returning home by train after the festivities outdoor events must end by 20:00, and the Museumplein show by 21:00.[19] The city centre is closed to cars, and no trams ride in the heart of the city; people are urged to avoid Amsterdam Centraal railway station and use other stations if possible from their direction. International trains that normally begin or terminate at Amsterdam Centraal are instead directed to a suburban stop.[28]
In recent years parties and concerts have been held the evening before Koningsdag. Until 2013, nightclubs across the Netherlands organised special events for what became known as Koninginnenacht (Queen's Night).[29] Many young people celebrate in the streets and squares (and in Amsterdam, the canals as well) throughout the night, and after all-night partying join the crowds at the vrijmarkt.[13]
While King's Day celebrations take place throughout the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a popular destination for many revelers. Often the city's 750.000 residents are joined by up to 1 million visitors. In recent years Amsterdam authorities have taken some measures to try and stem the flow of visitors as the city became too full.[30]
Those taking part in Koningsdag commonly dye their hair orange or wear orange clothing in honour of the House of Orange-Nassau, which rules over the Netherlands. Orange-coloured drinks are also popular.[31] This colour choice is sometimes dubbed "orange madness", or in Dutch, oranjegekte.[13] A local Orange Committee member said of Koninginnedag in 2011:
Friendships—and community—will be formed. For me that's really what Queen's Day is all about. It's not an outburst of patriotism, it's not even about the popularity of the royal family. It's about a sense of belonging. For one day, everybody is the same in Holland. Bright orange and barmy.[6]
Children celebrate with a variety of games including koekhappen (in which they catch spice cake dangling from a string in their mouths) and spijker poepen (in which they tie string around their waist a nail dangling at one end, which they attempt to lower into a glass bottle).[32]
Koningsdag is an opportunity for the monarch to honour citizens for their service to the Netherlands. In 2011, Queen Beatrix issued an honours list noting the work of 3,357 people, most of whom became members of the Order of Orange-Nassau.[33]
Observance in Netherlands territories outside EuropeEdit
Koningsdag is also celebrated in Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.[13] It is less widely celebrated on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, also a part of the Kingdom, where the local celebration of Dia di Rincon (held on 30 April) is more popular.[34]
- ^ a b AZ (2013-04-30). "Besluit vaststelling en aanduiding zevenentwintigste april als Koningsdag" (in Dutch). BWBR0032908.
- ^ a b AZ (1980-04-24). "Besluit aanduiding van de dertigste april als Koninginnedag" (in Dutch). BWBR0031338.
- ^ a b c d e "Koninginnedag past and present". The Royal Family. Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst (Netherlands government). Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Peek, Mike (April 2011). "Long live the Queen". Amsterdam Magazine: 29–33. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ a b c Deploige, Jeroen; Gita Deneckere (2006). Mystifying the Monarch: Studies on Discourse, Power, and History. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press. p. 187. ISBN 90-5356-767-4. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
- ^ a b c Chadwick, Nicola (27 April 2011). "Planning the perfect Queen's Day". Radio Netherlands Worldwide. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ^ Bates, Winslow (October 1898). "The girl queen and her coronation". National Magazine: 12–18. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
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In a shocking upset, Joe Miller is the winner of the Alaska Senate primary if the current vote projection holds for the Republican primary election. With half of the precincts reporting, Miller holds a slight 51.8 to 48.2% lead over the GOP incumbent senator. The vote lead has been consistent during the early counting and even increased slightly as more precincts have been counted in Alaska.
Update September 1st: It took them a week longer than Right Pundits (who correctly called the winner on election night) but the mainstream media has finally declared Joe Miller GOP nominee for Senate in Alaska, and slowpoke Lisa Murkowski finally conceded.
Update 1: Turnout is extremely heavy for an off-year election. There will be twice as many voters in this primary as the presidential election year of 2010. GOP voters outnumber Democrat voters 3-1.
Update 2: Joe Miller wins Alaska primary in a political earthquake that will be discussed fully in the coming days. Right Pundits calls Miller the winner over Murkowski at 1:40am PT.
Update 3: There are about 16,000 absentee ballots that are not counted. Murkowski would need to win 60% of them to close the gap.
Update 4: With 429 of 438 precincts counted, Joe Miller is still winning 51.09% to 48.91%. 2,000 votes separate the candidates out of 90,000 cast. We expect that absentee ballots will favor Murkowski, but the gap will be too wide to close. Out of the 16,000 requested, only 8,000 were returned.
Joe Miller has been a heavy underdog in pre-election polls, trailing the senator by 20-30 points. Nobody thought this race would be close.
In fact, the mainstream media has been using the Alaska primary challenge from Miller as evidence that Sarah Palin's endorsements are not all that useful. Palin endorsed Joe Miller several weeks ago. The press assumed that Lisa would beat Miller easily as the polls predicted, which fed a certain group-think that is comforting to liberals.
Even if the sitting senator manages to come back from the vote deficit, any victory for her will be razor thin. And that is appearing more and more unlikely as the evening progresses. In reality Palin is the most powerful voice in politics today. Her endorsements generate interest, campaign donations, grassroots support, and results at the ballot box.
The meme that Palin endorsements are irrelevant began surfacing in early August and became an oft repeated mantra by liberal television commentators in the mainstream media. If the Alaska senate results hold up for Joe Miller, the former governor of Alaska will have shut them up permanently.
Right Pundits will stay up late to give you the final Alaska primary results for Joe Miller just as soon as we can make an early call officially. We are almost there. Even as this brief piece was written, Joe Miller extended his lead slightly while more precincts in the state were counted. The winner of the Alaska primary appears to be Joe Miller, and Sarah Power will be undeniable even to her critics. We will make the call official soon, assuming it is warranted.
So what is known about Joe Miller's biography? He has eight kids and a game wife named Kathleen Miller. He grew up in Kansas but moved west to Alaska at the age of 16. He holds a law degree and various positions of local authority in the judiciary, including that of U.S. Magistrate Judge in Fairbanks Alaska. He earned a Bronze Star for bravery in the Gulf War after graduating high in his class from West Point.
What an election result! Reader comments welcome.


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