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The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, urged Cyprus leaders to speed up the negotiation.
After Monday meeting's failure, Ban told the reporters that meeting opportunities are very limited and both the leaders will show maximum progress before trilateral meeting.
The UN led peace negotiation is in process for the past 27 months and very little success is achieved till now. UN is saying that on some issues the leaders agreed but main issues are still unresolved.
Ban told that UN wants to see a reunified Cyprus after the meeting. The Security Council also told both the leaders to intensify their talks and find solution before the resolution extending the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus until July 19, 2012.
Turkey will begin the exploration work in the region of Farmagusta. The natural gas and oil exploration start after discovery from seismic studies conducted on land and sea.
The EU members do not recognize North Cyprus and has requested Turkey to help in resolving Cyprus Problem. The exploration area will be expanded by Turkey and sign another agreement with Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Turkey is fulfilling all the international norms for exploration of natural. The energy exploration work will shift from Mediterranean Sea to Blake Sea.
The much awaited census of Northern Cyprus will start on 4th December. The census was supposed to be conducted in October. The census will structured by the State Planning organization. North Cyprus authorities stated that census would be conducted between 05.00 to 18.00 hours. During this time period, there will be curfew in the island so exact population count will be recorded. The census result will come within 2-3 days and detailed result will be declared within few months. State planning organization will take the help of seven thousand employees to complete this task. In North Cyprus, last census took place five years back in April 2006. Last times results showed that 44percent Northern Cyprus are not purely Turkish Cypriot rater they were Turkish Immigrant or Turkish settlers.
Stephanos advised Dervis Eroglu not to be in hurry ; Greek Cyprus government spokesperson Stephanos Stephanou requested North Cyprus President Dervis Eroglu not to be in hurry for Cyprus conference. He said that Dervis Eroglu should not arrange for four or five international party to find the solution of Cyprus Problem The talks should have the same constructive manneras before tripartite meeting. Stephanos suggested that third party should be invited only if Cyprus leaders are close to find the solution of internal aspects of the problem. Stephanos talked about Dervis Eroglu's statement of calling four or five partied international meeting for discussing the territory. He clarified that UNSG also told ," the international conference will be convened for the settlement of the international aspects of the Cyprus problem, and the international conference will convene once we are close to an agreement on issues regarding internal aspects of the Cyprus problem."
Greek Cyprus Foreign Minister met British FM in London ; The Greek Cypriot Foreign Affairs Minister Erato Kozakou Markoullis was in London and met British Foreign Secretary William Hague. Cyprus FM updated British minister about the current development on the Cyprus Issue. Markoullis told him about continuous Turkish threats on exploration of natural gas and oil by Greek Cypriot. She informed Markoullis about EU Presidency preparation in the second half 2012. The leaders assured each other for full cooperation during presidency period. Markoullis attended a working lunch and met with other delegates where she told them about Turkey's restriction on sea and issue of piracy.
Demetris Christofiase said that no secret agenda during EU Presidency ; Greek Cyprus President Demetris Christofiase said that he will put all his efforts to work in constructive way during EU Presidency. Demetris will be EU President on rotation basis from second half of 2012 for six months. Christofiase told that he will work for the benefit of all the members and "having no secret plan." He shared his views while attending the 4th Energy Summit organized by the Economist, "Sustainable, competitive and secure energy in Europe." Demetris said, "I wish to assure each and everyone, especially our EU partners, that Cyprus, having no secret agenda …" He also talked about the ongoing exploration in EEZ and considered it as their sovereign right. He informed that drilling "are very encouraging and hopeful and we are very close to announcing the results of these drilling".
Trilateral meeting between Cyprus leaders and UNSG
North Cyprus and Greek Cyprus Presidents will be negotiating on Cyprus issue in trilateral meeting to be held in New York under the leadership of UNSG Ban-ki-Moon. The meeting will start on Sunday and continue for two days.The last Trilateral meeting was held in Geneva in July and reunification of Cyprus couldn't reach to any conclusion. UNSG told both the leaders to talk on six matters. The leaders agreed to have intense talks on the six issues before October.The special representative of UNSG Alexander Downer of Cyprus informed Ban ki Moon after the last meeting between the two leaders that the differences still remain unsolved. He did not disclose in detail about the concerned issues.The delegates will have meeting at Greentree estate in Manhasset, New York.
Fourth trilateral meeting on Cyprus Issue in Green TreeTrilateral meeting between Cyprus Leaders and UNSG is taking place in the "Green Tree" mansion, in Long Island. UNSG will evaluate the progress in given six matters to be discussed by the leaders during intensive talks. Some precautionary measures are taken like Secretary General will not make any statement in front of media on Monday after the meeting. The statement will be disclosed on Tuesday morning and at while making statement Cyprus leaders' wouldn't be present there.Greek Cyprus President Christofiase Demetris urged Ban-ki-Moon to attend the meeting for longer duration. UNSG has accepted his request and will spend one more hour on Sunday and for Monday meeting he will be there between 1500 – 2200 local time.This is the fourth meeting among three delegates. First time, they met in November 2010, second time on January 26, third time on 7th July 2011.Now this is forth time.
TRNC Foreign Minister Hüseyin Özgürgün has said that the Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias will be unable to do anything at the New York summit because of a lack of domestic support. He said that the continuing intransigence of the Greek Cypriot side was fading hopes for a solution to the Cyprus Problem. Addressing parliament yesterday, TRNC Foreign Minister Hüseyin Özgürgün complained that the Cyprus Turkish Side, without any success, was constantly trying to encourage the Greek Cypriot Side towards reaching a solution to the Cyprus Problem. Responding to criticisms from the opposition on the Cyprus negotiations process, Foreign Minister Özgürgün said that the Greek Cypriot leader was going to New York with his hands tied because of pressure on the domestic front. Pointing out that the Greek Cypriot side has always rejected proposals put forward by the Cyprus Turkish Side; Özgürgün said that this was a clear indicator as to how much the Greek Cypriot Side really desired a solution. He also said that the Cyprus Turkish Side's courage alone was not enough to reach a settlement and that the Greek Cypriot Side had to show the same determination, will and courage if a solution is to be reached.
Doğan Harman passed away.
Prominent Cyprus Turkish journalist and writer Doğan Harman passed away yesterday. Harman died of a heart attack at the age of 61. The sudden death of the well known journalist Doğan Harman has caused deep sorrow within the Cyprus Turkish Press community. According to the information obtained by the BRT correspondent, Doğan Harman suffered a heart attack yesterday morning while working at his office.Harman lost his life shortly after being taken to the Doctor Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital. Today, a special ceremony was held in front of the Kıbrıslı newspaper which was owned by Doğan Harman. He was then laid to rest at the Lefkoşa cemetery. Doğan Harman who was born in Lefkoşa in 1950 studied philosophy at the Moscow State University. After returning to the TRNC, Harman worked as a journalist for numerous newspapers for many years. He also served as a presidential advisor during the first President Rauf Denktaş' term in office and wrote many books on the Cyprus issue.
North Cyprus population census delayed
The most awaited population census to be held in North Cyprus is postponed for the next month. Yorgancioglu said that the new date has not been decided yet and foreigners and immigration amendment draft law" should not be implemented before census. The population census took five years ago and since then the migration has increased too much in the Northern part. North Cyprus President Dervis Eroglu stated, "For serious planning at an economic and social level, there is need for a new population census in the immediate future. I can say that the government sees the issue positively."
The increased migration in North Cyprus is resulting in the change of ethnic behavior of the people thus resulting in strained relationship between Turks and Turkish Cypriot people. The statistics of April 2006 showed total population as 256,644 and only 52% Turkish Cypriots were born in Cyprus. The data tells that 113,687 of the population is not purely Turkish Cypriot rather they are "Turkish immigrants" or "Turkish settlers" from Anatolia.
Demertis has not taken the name back from EU Presidency
Greek Cyprus spokesperson Stephanos Stephanou said that negotiations on Cyprus problem will be confidential and Demertis has not taken the name back from EU Presidency.Stephanou when asked about the trilateral meeting to be held in New York said, "Allow me not to say much for this issue for the simple reason that negotiations are confidential." He said that National Council said that we have not been informed about the meeting.Lately, Turkish Cypriot leader Derviş Eroğlu said despite whatever was accomplished in the Cyprus direct talks, some serious differences remained and he hoped those differences could be eradicated at the forthcoming New York trilateral talks so that a Cyprus settlement could finally be achieved. Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias also told reporters that the last meeting of the U.N.-facilitated direct talks process was far better compared to many of the previous talks, but the two sides remained far apart on many outstanding issues. Does U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have a magic wand that he did not use in the previous summit meetings? Or has his representative Alexander Downer done the same during the dozens of direct meetings between the two leaders on the island, but plan to use the wand at the New York meetings to achieve a magical resolution on the island? All we know so far about the modality of t he New York rendezvous of the two leaders with the U.N. chief is that the meetings are slated to continue for two full days – Oct. 30 and 31 – and Ban Ki-moon will be present only at the opening and closing sessions, while an army of top U.N. executives will help out the two leaders to iron out their differences and produce a compromise settlement. Up until recent weeks the expectation was that the secretary-general will listen to the two leaders, help them achieve some further convergences, and, should he reach the conclusion that sufficient convergences were achieved, he would invite an international conference (with the participation of Turkey, Greece and Great Britain as well as the leaders of the two communities of the island and with some international observers, like the EU and permanent five of the Security Council) to work out the remaining issues, headed by the security dimension, including the guarantees issue. Another alternative was to declare that the talks failed to resolve the Cyprus problem and blame whichever side was responsible with the failure. Nowadays, however, there are "credible" claims that though the Turkish side was adamantly opposing such a development, the U.N. secretary-general was "convinced" by some international game setters that perhaps it would be wiser not to hurry the conclusion of the process, reduce its speed a little bit and give it a last kick in 2013, immediately after the EU term presidency of the Greek Cypriot side was finished. So far, there has been almost no discussion between the two sides on the "security and guarantees" heading. In the "territory" heading, the Turkish side made some serious approaches, but there has been almost no convergence on the issue. On the "economy" heading, as well as the "relations with EU" heading, the two sides have developed almost full accord, excluding the demand of Turkish Cypriots that the Cyprus settlement must become EU's "primary law." Yet, this issue appears to be within reach. As regards "governance and power sharing," surprisingly, the two sides have developed incredible progress but also some serious differences, particularly as regards elections that continue marring the prospect of a landmark breakthrough. Yet, with some amendments to the "cross voting" concept proposed by the former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, this problem might be eradicated. In the "property" issue, however, there has been no tangible progress. Now, with this background, can two Cypriot leaders dance the last tango in New York? Can Ban Ki-moon convince them to walk the required extra miles in reconciliation.
Christofiase is not intended to sign any treaty in New York
North Cyprus President Dervis Eroglu that Greek President Christofiase Demerits will be attending the tripartite meeting in New York without any perception to sign any treaty.Dervis said this after meeting Christofiase last time in the buffer zone before New York meeting.Talking to a T.V. channel Eroglu said that Demetris stressed on that all the 165, 000 Greek refugees must come back to their home and if this happens there would not be any space for Turkish Cypriots. Dervis Eroglu also stated that at any point Turkish Cypriot is not going to agree on all the claims of Greek side. He said we had to discuss during these intensive talks six matters and North Cyprus had taken important steps during negotiation. On talking about the effect of drilling in EEZ, Eroglu said that he had asked Demetriis to postpone the drilling work to avoid any unnecessary dispute but Christofiase did not give any response in this direction.The tripartite meeting is due on the 30th and 31st of October and both leaders will be moving within two days for New York.
One more Turkey exploration ship will sail from Monday
Turkey's Energy Minister Taner Yildiz told that another vessel for oil and gas exploration will leave for Cyprus on Monday. The ship will move from Turkey's southern Antalya port for the Mediterranean Sea. The ship will search for oil and natural gas in 1,100 sq. kilometer for about 40 days. The whole tension aroused in the Mediterranean Sea when Greek Cyprus sent Noble Energy gas ship for exploration in EEZ . Turkey does not recognize Greek while it is an EU member and internationally recognized. In response to this ship Turkey sent Piri Reis in September and signed a treaty with North Cyprus. Piri is having exploration work continuously. One more ship which is not publically much known is doing the work of exploration. The Energy minister said that after Monday there will be three ships in the Mediterranean Sea. Yildiz said that gas exploration, "will continue in the north and south and even in the western parts of the island."
Dervis Eroglu is hopeful to get resolution of Cyprus Issue
North Cyprus President Dervis Eroglu hopes to resolve the Cyprus Issue in the trilateral meeting to be held in 30th and 31st October. Before the meeting in New York, the two leaders had meeting today in the buffer zone and it was very productive. Dervis Eroglu said that from their side some extra efforts were made to make the meeting successful. He said that we discussed on issues but Greek's reaction was the same. The leaders of Cyprus had tripartite meeting on 7th July in Geneva. Eroglu in a newspaper gave statement, '"we are going to New York with a hope of reaching an agreement."
Dervis Eroglu and Christofiase had meeting on Friday
North Cyprus President Dervis ERglu and Greek Cyprus President Demetris Christofiase met on Friday in the buffer zone last time before meeting with UNSG Ban-ki-Moon. The leaders discussed management of power, ownership, and relations with EU. The leaders discussed the issues and will finally meet in New York for trilateral meeting. The intensified talks began on July 25 and six issues were main discussion points.
Greek Minister said by our efforts Turkey got more isolationThe Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stavros Lambrinidis said that with by efforts we had managed to convince some of the other countries to be with their side on exploration in EEZ against Turkey.Lambrinidis said that in the meeting with Ban-ki-Moon they discussed Cyprus issue, Turkey's position and behavior in Mediterranean. He also stated that he had meeting with The Greek Cypriot President Demetris and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on the same issues. Lambrinidis said during 66th UN General Assembly said ''the deep concern of Greece over Turkish actions and statements that destabilize the situation in a critical period for the entire region of Eastern Mediterranean.''He was favoring the right to exploration in Nicosia region by Greek Cypriot and considered it as their right with no doubt. He further said that in response to exploration in EEZ, Turkey sent its warship in the sea and signed an illegal agreement with Turkish Cypriot.
News From Turkey
Earthquake with frequency of 7.2 Richter measured in the eastern Turkey
An earthquake with frequency of 7.2 Richter was measured in the eastern Turkey. The earthquake came near Van city and the reports of 50 people got injured. Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the reports of earthquake but did not give the exact number of people injured. Geographically, Turkey's position falls in the sensitive zone and earthquakes come frequently here. In 1999, two earthquakes above the frequency of 7 killed more than 20,000 people.
North Cyprus decided not to have annual Toros military exercise
North Cyprus and Greek Cyprus decided not to have military exercises due to UN led peace talk. The decision has been made to avoid any tension between the two communities.The decision was made without even asking Turkey whether it will cancel its military exercise or not. But, the defence Ministry expects that Turkey will also join them in their decision.North Cyprus presidential spokesperson Osman Ertug in a written statement said that the annual Toros military exercise will not hold this year. Toros is a co-operative military exercise done by Turkish forces and Turkish Cypriot forces in response to Greece and Greek Cyprus Nikiforos military exercise.Presently, the UN led negotiation is at very crucial point and North Cyprus does not want to do any military action. The talks between both the communities started in September 2008 and trying to achieve bi-communal and bi-zonal federation equality.
Downer will present a report to UNSG before tripartite meeting
The UN Secretary General special envoy for Cyprus Alexander Downer stated that he would be giving a detailed report about the peace talk to UNSG before the tripartite meeting in New York.The tripartite meeting will be held in New York between North Cyprus President Dervis Eroglu , Greek Cyprus President Christofiase Demetris and Ban-ki-Moon on 30th and 31st October.Eroglu and Christofiase are having a series of meeting to discuss the disputed matters. They made mutual consent over some of the matters and will meet last time on 21st October before tripartite meeting.
Turkey won't accept Greek Cyprus as the EU President
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke in Kızılcahamam that there country will not sit with Greek Cyprus if it accepts the EU Presidency before Cyprus Solution. Turkey has also warned that if Greek accepts the Presidency in July 2012, its effect could be seen with the relations of other 27 nations.Erdogan further said that Turkey does not recognize Greek Cyprus as a sovereign country and doesn't want to deal with 'so-called country'.
Greek Cyprus as well as Turkey are watchful
Any Turkish military activity near the coast or in the space is being keenly monitored by the Greek Cyprus. This is to make the exploration of natural gas and oil EEZ area safe from any unwanted activity. The Turkish exploration boat Piri Reis has also started sailing early this morning after technical problems in the engine. Turkish military ships are becoming quite cautioned after the exploration has started in Mediterranean water.
The Greek Prime Minister Demetris Christofiase and North Cyprus Dervis Eroglu met on Tuesday to find out the Cyprus Solution under the guideline of UN. Lisa Buttenheim, the special representative of UN General Secretary in Cyprus said that the leaders had intensive talks during their last meeting on Friday. Buttenheim said that leaders had an intensive talk for around six hours. She also said that discussion had entered into new phase called 'give and take' and so they had discussion on number of issues.Christofiase said after meeting that no 'give and take' issues had been discussed on Police and internal security of the country. He further said, "These are the issues on which we are closer and the experts from the two sides have undertaken the responsibility."Christofiase also stated that there are some serious issues where the opinions are different......
The Cyprus leaders of both the community will meet for the nest meeting to be held on Friday to continue the UN led talks. UN Seceratary Special representative on Cyprus issue Alexander Downer analised Tuesday's meeting good one and said, "it's been our assessment that today's meeting was a pretty useful meeting, a lot of different ideas and views that have been exchanged; I think that our overall take is that it has been constructive." Talking about the tripartite meeting in New York, Downer said that UN SG Ban Ki- moon is making his mind to handle this issue in the coming meeting. His eye will be on the last meetings before tripartite meeting. Downer said after the sessions of meeting he will give some suggestions to UNSG to clear the real scenario of the issue. Greek Cyprus President Christofiase said after Tuesday's meeting that they will have three more meeting before the tripartite meeting.....
(Reuters) - Turkey signed a deal with the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state on Wednesday that will pave the way for offshore gas exploration, in a move set to escalate regional tensions over Mediterranean energy reserves. On Tuesday, the Greek Cypriot government, which has been at loggerheads with Turkey since its military invasion of north Cyprus in 1974, said drilling had begun in a southeastern offshore block, adjoining a gas field in Israeli waters reputed to be the world's largest find of the past decade. Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan described the offshore drilling by Cyprus and Turkey's estranged ally Israel as "madness" before signing the deal with the Turkish Cypriots to clear the path for Turkish exploration off northern Cyprus. "We had previously brought to the international community's attention in a clear manner ... that if the Greek Cypriots started drilling, we would take a number of concrete steps together with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," Erdogan was quoted as saying by state news agency Anatolian. "To reflect this commitment, Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus today in New York signed a continental shelf agreement."
Turkey is the only country to recognize the Turkish Cypriot state, while the Greek Cypriot government is internationally recognized and represents the island in the European Union. Both Cyprus and Greece denounced the agreement as illegal. "Turkey has committed yet another illegal act by signing an agreement with an illegal entity, such is the pseudo-state, which has been condemned by U.N. resolutions," government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou said in a statement. "Turkey is attempting to prevent the Republic of Cyprus from exercising a self-evident right, one which is acknowledged by the international community, which asks that Turkey respect international legality. Unfortunately Turkey persists in acting illegally." Turkey's neighbor and historic rival, Greece, reiterated its criticism of the pact. "This move from Turkey is against international law and U.N. Security Council decisions. The so-called 'deal' is invalid and groundless," the foreign ministry said in a statement. Cyprus has been split since the 1974 invasion in the aftermath of a brief Greek-inspired coup in Nicosia, and Turkey maintains a military presence in the Turkish Cypriot state. Turkey argues that the Greek Cypriot government should not have started gas explorations before reaching a settlement in reunification talks with the Turkish Cypriots, and that the mineral wealth belonged to both communities. "The Greek Cypriot administration and Israel are engaging in oil exploration madness in the Mediterranean," Anatolian quoted Erdogan as telling Turkish reporters early on Wednesday. "Actually, the Greek Cypriot administration's drilling activity is nothing but sabotage of the negotiation process between Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots," he added. Peace talks between the two sides were launched in 2008 but progress has been slow. The United Nations is tentatively eyeing a settlement before July 2012 when Cyprus is due to assume the European Union's rotating presidency.
The row over hydrocarbon reserves erupted as relations between Turkey and Israel broke down over Israel's refusal to apologize for killing Turkish activists aboard a ship carrying aid to Palestinians in Gaza last year. Under Erdogan, Turkey has become increasingly assertive in the region and it disputes the offshore territorial agreement struck last year by Cyprus and Israel. Texas-based Noble Energy which is carrying out the drilling operations for Cyprus, has been conducting offshore drills in the eastern Mediterranean for Israel since 1998. Turkey has said it would use its navy and air force to escort any gas exploration vessels it may dispatch in the Mediterranean if Cyprus pressed ahead with drilling. Erdogan again referred to Turkey's military muscle on Wednesday: "Our assault boats and frigates are already in the region," Anatolian quoted him as saying. Last week the Turkish leader said warships could be sent to the eastern Mediterranean any time and Israel could not do whatever it wants there. The European Commission has called for Cyprus and Turkey to show restraint in the gas row and work toward a settlement on the island. Cyprus has said it will block negotiations Turkey began in 2005 to join the European Union if Ankara continues to oppose its gas exploration. Turkey has said it will freeze relations with the EU Presidency if Cyprus is given the role next July before a settlement over the island is reached.
President Derviş Eroğlu inaugurated the Lancet Medical Analysis Laboratory in Gazimagusa yesterday. Making an opening speech during the ceremony, the President pointed to the importance of such facilities in the TRNC.
Touching upon the Cyprus negotiations process the President said that the talks were still continuing as they have yet to come to an end.
'These kinds of investments in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus further strengthen the country and enables us to promote our state', said President Dervisş Eroğlu.
He also pointed to the importance of unity and solidarity in the TRNC.
Turkey Signs Oil Agreement with Turkish Republic of North Cyprus
The eastern Mediterranean's offshore potential oil and natural gas assets are becoming an increasing multinational issue, with disputes arising between Israel, Lebanon, turkey and the Republic of Cyprus about how best to apportion the eastern Mediterranean seabed. Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) delegations have met in Lefkosa and agreed to issue an oil exploration license to Turkey's state-owned Turkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortakligi (Turkish Petroleum Corporation, or TPAO) and a continental shelf delimitation agreement in order to counter proposed efforts should the Republic of Cyprus proceed with offshore drilling activities off the island's southern coast. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) released a statement noting that the MFA "upon the invitation by the Turkish government, a technical meeting was held Thursday at the Ministry with a delegation composed of representatives from relevant authorities of the TRNC. As a result of the meeting, it has been agreed that Turkey and the TRNC will conclude a continental shelf delimitation agreement should the Greek Cypriot administration proceed with offshore drilling activities in the south of the island," Turkey's Anadolu Ajansi news agency reported. Following the invitation of the TRNC government, a delegation from Turkey, led by the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Deputy Undersecretary Sefa Sad?k Aytekin and representatives from Turkey's MFA, the Petrol Isleri Genel Mudurlugu (General Directorate of Petroleum Affairs, or PIGM) and TPAO held meetings in Nicosia to discuss the issues.
Cyprus Talks ...
The two Cyprus Leaders met on 14 September in the afternoon in the UN Protected Area in Nicosia to continue their discussions on citizenship issues, picking up from where their Representatives had left off from their discussions that morning. Responding to journalists' questions after the meeting, Lisa Buttenheim, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Cyprus, remarked that the two sides "have identified a number of convergences" on citizenship matters, although were still apart on some issues therein. The Leaders will next meet on 16 September to take up matters pertaining to the economy.
TRNC News ...
TRNC President, Dervis Eroglu, will travel to New York on 17 September to hold a variety of meetings within the framework of the United Nation's General Assembly workings. According to a statement by the Presidential Press Bureau, the President will be leaving the TRNC for New York on Saturday morning and is expected to return to the TRNC on 25 September. During his New York visit, the President will be accompanied by his Special Representative, Kudret Özersay, the Presidential Spokesman, Osman Ertuğ, and a member of the Cyprus Talks negotiations team, Güneş Onar.
News from Turkey ...
The world's largest mosaic museum - The Zeugma Mosaic Museum - opened on 9 September in Turkey's SE province of Gaziantep and was visited by more than 3,000 people on the first day. Museum officials said this number of visitors on a single day was a record, adding that they expected some 100,000 visitors each month, with growing interest from local and foreign tourists. The Zeugma Mosaic Museum is displaying a total of 1,700 square metres of mosaics in more than 7,000 square metres of exhibition space. Besides mosaics, wall paintings, fountains, columns and walls are now on display which have been unearthed during various excavations at the site of the ancient Roman city of Zeugma which was founded in 300 B.C. by Alexander the Great. Taken by the Romans in 31 B.C. it took the name Zeugma, meaning 'bridge' or 'gate' and reached the height of its glory during the Roman era.
One of the most popular exhibits is the 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic, which is the symbol of both Gaziantep and Zeugma. The mosaic is displayed in a special section on the museum's second floor. Gaziantep Culture & Tourism Director, Salih Efiloğlu, said the museum met world standards in terms of security and lighting technology, adding that 2,600 square metrs of mosaics have been unearthed so far in Zeugma excavations. "The mosaics from the Roman period have been completely restored by Turkish teams and they are being exhibited in chronological order," he said, adding that the restoration of other mosaics is ongoing.
Secret agent 007 - James Bond - one of Hollywood's most enduring characters, will have new adventures in Istanbul. The city's historical neighbourhood - Sultanahmet - will feature in the next film in the series. Director Sam Mendes has received permission from Turkish Culture Minister, Ertuğrul Günay, to shoot scenes for the film in Sultanahmet Square. "Shooting will start within the next few months. We have discussed the issue and rather than closing the square completely, some parts could be partially closed from time to time for the filming," Günay said, adding that it would be difficult to close the whole square. "We have to consider our tourists, but we can accommodate foreign film production companies that want to use Turkey as a platform." The film will be released in 2012 and has further importance as the series will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Actor Daniel Craig will play Bond for the third time.
Cyprus Talks ...
The two Cyprus Leaders met on 8 September for over five hours discussing property matters aiming to build convergences on a series of related issues. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Alexander Downer, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Cyprus, drew attention to the briefing he gave to the Security Council on 7 September before noting that all of its 15 members had expressed their firm support to the ongoing peace process and the efforts of UN SG Ban Ki-moon, as well as his own, to help the process along. The Cyprus Leaders will next meet on 12 September when they will take up the issue of citizenship, immigration and aliens.
The Cyprus Leaders met on 6 Sept, reportedly in a "good atmosphere", focusing their discussion almost entirely on the property issue, one of the chapters being addressed in the UN-backed Cyprus reunification talks. Following the meeting the Secretary-General's Special Adviser, Alexander Downer, told the media that the two sides had brought along a "series of proposals on property" which they will continue to discuss amongst themselves and again on 7 September with UN property experts.
Dr Downer also informed journalists that he will be briefing the Security Council in New York on 7 September via video link to update the 15-member body on the status of the peace negotiations. The Leaders' next meeting is scheduled to take place on 8 September.
The two Cyprus Leaders had met previously on 2 September and continued to discuss territory and property. It was their sixth meeting under the intensified phase of the talks. The Leaders will continue their discussions on 6 September in accordance with the agreed schedule. Speaking to reporters at the UN Chief of Mission's Residence in Nicosia, Alexander Downer, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, said: "Both sides presented documents and they decided, after some detailed discussion of these documents, that it would be productive for the Representatives to take on the discussion henceforth in relation to these documents in order to ensure not just clarifications but with a view to coming to convergences. There is no doubt the atmosphere was a good atmosphere today, a positive atmosphere and an encouraging atmosphere."
TRNC News ...
TRNC Minister of Economy & Energy, Sunat Atun, declared that the agreement which envisages the electricity transfer from the TRNC to South Cyprus was renewed yesterday. The agreement was extended for another 6 months. The TRNC has been transferring electricity to South Cyprus, after the largest power plant in the South -Vasiliko- was heavily damaged during a deadly explosion that took place at a naval base located near the plant in July.
The second agreement envisaging electricity transfer from the TRNC to South Cyprus was signed yesterday and will be valid until the 29th of February 2012. According to the agreement, 120 Megawatt electricity power will be transferred to South Cyprus, however, the amount of power will be increased when Kıb-Tek's system is available. The cost of the purchased electricity will be estimated in line with the rise in the US Dollar and oil prices. It is reported that the cost of the electricity supplied in August is nearly 7.5 million Euros and is expected to be paid by the Greek Cypriot Electricity Department within 15 days.
Prime Minister, İrsen Küçük, has said that the Ramadan holiday has greatly contributed to the tourism sector in the TRNC. Evaluating current developments he said "2011 has been declared as the year of North Cyprus Tourism in Turkey and due to the work of the government we were able to reach our goals". Research carried out in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry revealed that some of the hotels in the TRNC were a hundred percent full throughout the Ramadan holiday. "This is very pleasing" said the Premier. Pointing to the increase in flights during the Ramadan period, PM Küçük said that more than 600 flights were organised during the period and noted that the support given to the tourism sector by the government had paid off.
News from Turkey
Turkey to boost trade ties with London - In an effort to boost trade and investments with the United Kingdom, Turkey will open diplomatic attachés in Birmingham and Edinburgh to work alongside its trade counsellor in London. The openings reflect a decision by Ankara to increase the country's number of trade counsellors from 115 to 250, Yüksel Akça, Head Trade Counsellor at the Turkish Embassy in London, told the Anatolia news agency. "Thus, we will serve Turks, Brits and companies that wish to invest in Turkey in the north, centre and south of the U.K.," Akça said, adding that Birmingham and Edinburgh serve as key centres of trade.
The Turkish official, however, said the U.K. economy remains in a dire situation after the 2008 global crisis. "This year, gross domestic product is expected to grow a meagre 1.2 percent, the lowest among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development [OECD]. Still, the U.K. is the seventh largest economy in the world, and ranks only after Germany in Europe. It is also the 10th biggest exporter and sixth biggest importer."
Last year, 15 percent of Turkish exports were destined for the UK, making the country Turkey's second-biggest market. "Despite all odds in the general economy, our exports to the U.K. rose by 20 percent in the first seven months of this year," Akça said. "For many industrial products, the U.K. stands as the number one market for Turkey." On Sept. 9, a joint economy and trade meeting will be held in Istanbul. The event is expected to bring together more than 300 businesspeople from the U.K. and Turkey. Vince Cable, the Business Secretary in the U.K. Cabinet, will also come to Turkey on a four-day trip starting Sept. 26, leading a delegation of key business people from various sectors.
Famous Train back in Istanbul - The Çırağan Palace has just completed a decade of catering Ottoman food onboard the world-renowned Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for its arrival to Istanbul. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express - which inspired Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock and many others - departed from Paris on 2 September 2011, and will arrive in Istanbul on 7 September, after a journey through Budapest, Bucharest and Varna.
Every year, the Çırağan Palace team meets the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Kapıkule, on the Bulgarian border with Turkey, to prepare an exclusive lunch on board with the chefs of the train, as the train heads to Istanbul. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express passengers have been enjoying the "Palace food," with carefully prepared traditional Turkish dishes, for a decade. The hotel also hosts the majority of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express passengers during their stay in Istanbul, taking them on a scenic boat trip on the Bosphorus from the historic Sirkeci Train Station to the hotel.
The famous intercontinental train left its station for the first time on Oct. 4, 1883, departing from Paris. The original route had Istanbul as the last stop, reached by ferry from Varna, in Bulgaria. In 1885, the route changed, and travellers reached Istanbul via rail, from Vienna-Belgrade. During the years that followed, the route continued to change, and today, this luxurious five-day journey takes its passengers to the most beautiful and iconic cities in Europe, such as Budapest, Venice and Istanbul.
Cyprus Talks ...
The Cyprus Leaders held two meetings last week, on 23 and 26 August, under the intensified phase of the talks. Addressing reporters after the second meeting, which was held at the UN Chief of Mission's Residence in Nicosia, Alexander Downer, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, said: " The Leaders met today for about five and a half hours. The issue of territory was discussed and the Leaders had a good opportunity to exchange views and consider each other's positions." The Leaders will continue their discussions according to the agreed schedule on 2 September.
TRNC News ...
In his Bayram Message, TRNC President, Derviş Eroğlu, reiterated the Cyprus-Turkish side's desire to reach a lasting solution to the Cyprus Problem, one that does not ignore the realities on the island and which is based on the partnership of the two sovereign peoples on the island. The President issued his message on the occasion of the 30 August Victory Day and ahead of the Ramadan Bayram.
President Eroğlu said that holy and national days were occasions which highlighted the importance of being a nation and a people, particularly for younger generations. Touching upon the Cyprus negotiations process, the President pointed out that Turkey was the only safeguard and protector of the Cyprus-Turkish People's independence and sovereignty. "Everyone must know and understand that the Turkish nation is not responsible for the ongoing non-solution of the Cyprus Problem. The Cyprus-Turkish people will not accept to remain the victims of the non-solution forever" he added.
News from Turkey...
The Turkish national basketball team - runners-up in the 2010 World Basketball Championships - flew to Lithuania on Monday for the 2011 European Championships, where the team hopes to earn a berth for the 2012 Olympics in London. Turkey finished second behind the United States last year at the 2010 World Championship on home soil, however, its recent performances in friendly tournaments have raised doubts about the challenge in Lithuania. Team Captain, Hidayet Türkoğlu, who is one of the most experienced players in the squad, says the team will do its best at the event that will witness a fierce competition for the title. He believes that Turkey will make a good start to the tournament when it takes on Portugal in its campaign-opener on Wednesday.
Turkey will compete in Group A, one of the toughest groups at EuroBasket 2011, against defending champion Spain, host Lithuania, Great Britain, Poland and Portugal. Packed with talent and experience, title holder Spain looks stronger than ever as it heads into the championship as favourite to retain its title and qualify for next year's Olympic Games. With only the winners and runners-up qualifying automatically for the Olympics, Spain knows that any slip-up could be fatal in the tournament which runs from 31 August to 18 September.
TRNC News ...
TRNC Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hüseyin Özgürgün, has indicated that the TRNC will hold a census on 27 November 2011. In a written statement, the Foreign Minister announced that the government has started the necessary work to hold the census and added that the TRNC, like other states, needs to determine its economic, social and other requirements and can hold a census when the need arises. Ozgürgün also stressed that the TRNC government is determined to take all the necessary steps to secure a brighter future for the people of the TRNC.
Talks resume on 23 August between the two Cyprus Leaders following an agreed two-week break in the negotiations. The meeting which is scheduled to last all day will take place at the residence of the UN Chief-of-Mission in Cyprus, in the UN Protected Area, starting at 10 am. The Leaders' last meeting before their summer break, scheduled for 5 August, was postponed at the request of the Greek Cypriot side.
In Turkey ...
Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoğlu, said on 21 August that Turkey has reached an agreement with South Africa to mutually waive visa requirements and increase bilateral visits, with an aim toward enriching diplomatic and trade ties. He also announced plans for a visit to South Africa by Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in the coming months. "We have placed a great deal of importance on our relations with South Africa in recent years," the Anatolia news agency quoted Davutoğlu as saying, as he explained that the countries had agreed in principle to facilitate visa liberalization and that the technical work to conclude the visa waiver was in progress.
The Foreign Minister also shared news of the first steps toward a free trade agreement to be signed between Turkey and South Africa, with transportation issues being a focus of the bilateral talks between the countries. In that context, Davutoğlu also indicated that the weekly number of Turkish Airlines (THY) flights between the countries will be increased from five to seven. Acknowledging the growing importance Turkey places in South Africa, the he stated that the country was becoming more powerful both within Africa and in the international arena. "We have once more renewed our agreement in principle, by which our countries act as strategic partners in international projects and mutually cooperate both in Africa and Eurasia," Davutoğlu said.
Turkish women became champions for the first time in history in the 2011 FIVB Volleyball Girls' Youth World Championship after Turkey defeated China 3-0 in the finals on 21 August. The championships, which are held every two years, took place in Ankara and saw 16 teams from around the world competing for the most prestigious trophy in international age-grade volleyball. The championships, aimed at the under-19 age group, show-cased many of the sport's up-and-coming athletes.
This is the fifth time Turkey has participated in the FIVP championships. Turkey came sixth in 1993 in Slovakia, 13th in 1999 in Portugal, second in Mexico in 2007 and fourth in 2009 in Thailand. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the volleyball team by sending a letter to the chairman of the Turkey Volleyball Federation, Erol Ünal Karabıyık. President Abdullah Gül and Turkish Parliament Speaker, Cemil Çiçek, also sent congratulatory letters to the volleyball team.
TRNC News ...
TRNC Minister of Economy and Energy, Sunat Atun, said in a statement that the first payment for electricity sold to the Greek Cypriot side of the island has been made. Negotiations have taken place over the last 2 days with the Greek Cypriot Electricity Authorities and the contract has been extended. Dr Atun said that the excess amount of electricity produced in the TRNC will be transferred to the Greek side for another 6 months and that this would not create any problems in the TRNC.
In Turkey ...
Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, announces Istanbul's bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games
The ruins of Ani, the ancient Silk Road city once called the 'City of the Rich,' are expected to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Turkey's Culture Ministry has carried out a number of restoration projects to revive the old city in Kars and fulfill the conditions required for inclusion on the UNESCO list - more on Ani Silk Road Ruins
The number of flamingos in Turkey has reached a record number, with 16,000 juvenile flamingos now residing at Tuz Lake alone thanks to the heavy rainfall over the winter. "This number has been the largest baby population among West African and Mediterranean countries. The water overflowed from dams and made it possible for flamingos to breed in Tuz Lake, which had completely dried out a couple of years ago," according to Süreyya İsfendiyaroğlu, Science Coordinator of Doğa (Nature) Association - more on Flamingos in Turkey
TRNC News...
TRNC Prime Minister, İrsen Küçük, said that the TRNC economy was doing quite well despite the global economic crisis and estimated that a 4 percent growth can be achieved by the end of this year. He also said that his government aimed to achieve a number of other goals in the field of health, tourism and education, as well as state infrastructure by 2012, raising the standard of living in the country.The PM was speaking at his party's gathering in Lapta on 9 August. He said that the UBP has succeeded in improving the economy with a series of austerity measures adopted in consultation with Turkey. The Prime Minister also gave information concerning the government's plans and projects to improve the state's motorway infrastructure and safety standards.
Members of the Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade are holding meetings in the TRNC with the aim of establishing commercial cooperation between the two countries. The Chinese delegation was received by Prime Minister, İrsen Küçük, on 10 August. The Minister of Public Works and Communications, Hamza Ersan Saner, Finance Minister, Ersin Tatar, and the Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture, Ünal Üstel, were also present at the meeting.
PM Küçük made reference to the development of light industry in China and expressed the belief that cooperation could be established between the two countries in a number of commercial fields. Speaking on behalf of the Chinese delegation, the Council's Chairman responsible for the Eurasian Region, Wang Chunrong, spoke of plans to launch bilateral cooperation and said that they aimed to open a regional common market which will be supported by light industry.
In Turkey...
Turkey sends aid in Somalia - Air transport carrying 50 tons of humanitarian aid supplied by the Turkish Red Crescent Society (Kızılay), the Directorate of Religious Affairs and the Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TİKA) arrived in Somalia. The aid will be distributed to Somali families. According to the United Nations, there are 12 million people facing death in the Horn of Africa.
A new Tsunami Early Warning System for the North Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean was carried out on 10 August and a test message was sent to 31 countries in the region from Istanbul's Kandilli Observatory - more on Tsunami early warning system for Mediterranean
Cyprus Talks...
The meeting between the two Cyprus Leaders arranged for 5 August has been postponed at the request of the Greek-Cypriot negotiating team. The UN and Turkish Cypriot negotiating team agreed to the request and the meeting will be rescheduled for when the talks recommence after the Leaders' planned two-week break from the negotiations which commences next week. Turkish Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoğlu, commenting on the Cyprus negotiations process, stated that Turkey gives great importance to the continuation of the Cyprus negotiations process at the same speed, despite the political turmoil and economic crisis being experienced in South Cyprus.
Regarding the resignation of the government in South Cyprus, the Turkish Foreign Minister said: "The Cyprus negotiations process must continue as stated within the UN parameters and therefore should not be affected by the temporary political crisis or economic crisis being experienced in South Cyprus". Dr Davutoğlu was speaking at a joint press conference with Kazakhstan Foreign Minister, Yercan Kazıkhanov, following their meeting at the Turkish Foreign Ministry on 4 August.
Previously, the Cyprus Leaders had met on 2 August for their third meeting on governance and power-sharing under the new intensified phase of the negotiations process. Speaking to press after the meeting - which was held at the Chief of Mission's residence in Nicosia - Alexander Downer, the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, stressed the need for confidentiality in the talks to help "maximize the opportunity for reaching agreement".
In Turkey...The Kaman Kalehöyük Archaeology Museum in the Central Anatolian province of Kırşehir opened to wide acclaim in 2010 - thanks to a dynamic Turkish-Japanese partnership - and is now eyeing continental awards for excellence, according to its Manager - more on Kaman Kalehöyük Archaeology Museum
Any Turkish military activity near the coast or in the space is being keenly monitored by the Greek Cyprus. This is to make the exploration of natural gas and oil EEZ area safe from any unwanted activity.
The Turkish exploration boat Piri Reis has also started sailing early this morning after technical problems in the engine.
Turkish military ships are becoming quite cautioned after the exploration has started in Mediterranean water.


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For Immediate Release:
I was certainly hoping for better numbers from the voting machines at Fairview Precinct today, but the numbers show otherwise. Even though I have a right to ask for a recount under state law and also challenge the election result due to irregularities with the voting machines used at Fairview precinct, I have decided not to do so. Given the state of our economy, the taxpayers' resources should be focused on providing services to Fairfax County's residents and Braddock District's residents need someone to represent them on the Board of Supervisors to start working on important issues such as budget and transportation as soon as possible. I do not want to cause any delay.
I am humbled by and grateful for all the support that I have received from many supporters and more than 6,000 votes cast in the special election on Tuesday. I would like to congratulate Mr. John Cook for waging a strong campaign and wish him well on the Board. I look forward to working with him on education issues as a school board member.
Ilryong Moon
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Newton Abbot is served by an extensive motorway network. Well signposted, the racecourse is just a short drive from Exeter and the M5. Racegoers should follow the A380 towards Torquay after leaving the M5 at Junction 31. There is ample free parking available in the centre of the racecourse.
Racegoers should leave the A38 at the junction signposted Newton Abbot, following the A383 until the main roundabout on the outskirts of the town. Take the first exit for the A381, signposted to the Racecourse and Kingsteignton. There is ample free parking available in the centre of the racecourse.
Newton Abbot has its own railway station within a three quarters of a mile walk to the course. Newton Abbot is on the mainline from London Paddington.
If you are arriving at the course via bus, please view this handy map of the Newton Abbot bus routes – Newton Abbot Bus Route Map
Helicopters can land at the racecourse with prior permission from the Managing Director. Please contact us in advance to arrange.
If you are coming by car, there is ample free parking available in the centre of the course. Please see our Car Park map for directions on getting to the racecourse.
If you're traveling from far away, why not make a night of it and stay overnight at one of the local hotels and B&Bs? Take a look at our list of accommodation near Newton Abbot Racecourse.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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ooh which ones did you end up getting? summer sandals are always so annoying to shop for. i'm going to do a post on that soon :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Well, I got the ones in the collage. Very pretty, but the ankle strap was weird looking and uncomfortable - they had to go back! The search continues!Delete
I love your Etoile oversized knit! Is it Calixo?ReplyDelete
Thanks! Yes, it's the Calixio!ReplyDelete
Too bad about the sandals because they looked cool and tough at the same time.ReplyDelete
On the same subject, I'm getting obsessed with the Isabel Marant Merry sandals in black. I hope I'm not too late and that they're not already sold-out in my size. Anyway I wouldn't even be able to wear them just yet as the cold is back along with rain...Replies
I know, I was so disappointed! I love the Merry sandals, I want the cagnac ones. Last year in April I was actually able to wear sandals, but now I'm still wearing boots and a wool coat. So depressing!Delete
Do the Margaret Howell sandals not appeal to you? I'm really drawn to those, but this type of shoe has a tendency to make me trip up when walking - always have to stick to a sandal with a slight heel, sadly.ReplyDelete
Love how you built around those 'crazy' printed pants, too! (and the lovely dark denim in the second pic).
Oh, I don't think I've ever seen any Margaret Howell sandals, will definitely look it up!! Thanks!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 12:06 PM
So much Marant, I love it! I really love her SS12 printed denim, it's the perfect balance to wearing a mostly solid outfit! - Aliya :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Aliya - I decided to go for these pants, the print is so special. Can't wait to wear them with a black tee and sandals!Delete
those sandals are pretty perfect!ReplyDeleteReplies
I know, but they were so uncomfortable, such a shame!Delete
- AnonymousMay 16, 2012 at 8:38 PM
No, no! Don't get a Flickr. I love your blog, even if you post rarely. :)ReplyDelete
Haha, thanks, we'll see:)!ReplyDelete
It's finally become Summer in London today so I had to refer back to this post for sandal advice!XReplyDelete
I know, I was shocked by the sudden summer temperatures! I still haven't decided on any new sandals, I'm waiting for the sales...Delete
Have you tried K Jacques for sandals? I've heard good things!ReplyDelete
I've never tried them, but I've been wanting to for a long time, they seem so nice! They're not available here. I was able to get Isabel Marant's Merry sandals on sale, so I'm all set now! Thanks for the tip!Delete
Please don't get a Flickr account instead. It's always nice to have a blog post from you, however short it may be! :)ReplyDelete
RA - sorry about the lack of new posts...life gets in the way! I don't know if I'll ever go back to blogging, but I do post on Instagram as Garderoben!ReplyDelete
Those printed pants are lovely! xReplyDelete
loving these sandals!ReplyDelete


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I can't really tell the difference between diet Coke and Pepsi - or even the inexpensive Shasta brand - but my husband bought another one - and it tasted like root beer! - But frugal thing that I am, I got some regular Diet Cola and am mixing it 1/2 and 1/2 with the icky stuff, so I don't have to toss it! (You can do the same thing with wines, especially the reds - mix some better red with your jug wine to get a better taste!)
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Thank goodness someone else does this! My husband thought I was crazy for mixing half generic with half name brand.
I also cut regular soda with diet to halve the sugar content when my parents visit (since Dad's the only one in the family that drinks regular). So far he hasn't said anything about the taste being different!
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Today Kenya pays tribute to one of its legendary sons. Michuki the member of parliament for Kangema constituency and the minister for environment died yesterday after succumbing to a heart attack at the Aga Khan Hospital. He will always be remembered for bringing sanity to the public transport and in particular ending the Matatu Menace.
Muchuki was the first African District Commissioner in Kenya.
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"Before you gripe about the guy next door and the kids across the street, what kind of neighbor are you?" asks (Cleveland) Plain Dealer columnist Regina Brett. Livable communities require residents who understand that even though we may all have "individual rights," it's important to be considerate of others' rights to enjoy their homes in peace, quiet and reasonably esthetically pleasing surroundings.
Is your dog outside barking on and off during the day when others would like to sit outside or keep their windows open? Do you have a lawn mower loud enough to drown out a landing jet? A two- or four-wheel motorized vehicle loud enough to drown out a clap of thunder?
Do you leave your garbage out for days? Fail to maintain your front yard? Play music loud enough that people on the next block can hear it? Do you (or your visitors) park in a way that blocks the sidewalk for pedestrians?
I'm not sure I'd want to go as far as, say, Switzerland, where apartment buildings have rules about everything from what time of day you're allowed to use your shower to some blocks requiring everyone to display a window box. But I do wish more Americans would stop and wonder "Will this bother my neighbors?"
You can see an Ohio community group's "Winslow Road Residents' Bill of Rights & Responsibilities". here.


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Millennials now represent the largest segment of the U.S. labor force, according to Pew Research Center. This reality is driven home clearly in the article Function Will Drive Form In The 2017 Benefits Industry, an interesting look by InsuranceNewsNet at how the millennial generation will be best attracted - and retained - by progressive employers in 2017.
Millennials want personalized benefits that bring function, flexibility, customization and choice. In fact, for many millennials, benefits matter more than pay when it comes to job decisions.
What are millennials looking for in flexible, voluntary benefits?
- This rising generation of tax payers and future world leaders want an insightful work/life balance, tailored for the way they prioritize life's most important decisions - at least, for today.
- They are more willing to take a job - and stay in that job for more than a few months - if the position affords cost-effective healthcare costs that allow for additional coverage supplements, voluntary insurance packages that include life, disability, critical illness, accident and more...presented on their terms, with their needs in mind.
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- When it comes to millennials, more is more, especially when it comes to non-traditional voluntary benefits. Think tuition assistance. Think financial counseling. Think IVF egg harvesting. Think fitness incentives. Think pet insurance.
Millennials expect a modern holistic philosophy when it comes to voluntary benefits options, with an emphasis on behavioral health benefits designed to recognize everything from depression to anxiety.
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While it remains the mission of employers to address the voluntary benefits needs of a robust, diverse and multi-generational workforce, there is no denying a gradually escalating voluntary benefits drive targeting the millennial workforce, which cares more about student loan repayment programs than dental insurance and disability insurance.
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Brief: To provide all new SEO web copy for major website relaunch
When: October 2015
"Graeme's very obvious depth of experience, talent and professionalism was immediately apparent from first contact. His genuine concern of his clients' success comes across in his writing and we are very happy to now have a brand new website written specifically for our business. We would recommend DropCapCopy without reservation!"
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Having known Beverly at Oak Services Ltd for many years, she first contacted me asking if I could do web design. While I'm used to copywriting for websites, building them is a different story! I made a few enquiries and put her in touch with a local web designer, Jamie Cottrell, who agreed to undertake Oak Services' new site design and build.
At the same time, I submitted my own proposal to take on the copywriting for the new site. Once accepted, I got to work on the research. The challenge of copywriting for Oak Services was an enjoyable one as it was an industry I was unfamiliar with: commercial building and refurbishment. That said, it was a great opportunity to supply copy for such a major site rebrand.
Of course, word counts on web pages can be somewhat open-ended. When copywriting independently from any designer, in the early stages it's difficult to know if the copy provided to them is too short or too long. As this project evolved however, supplementary pages got added to the original brief, which called for extra copy.
Several drafts were then tweaked and edited over the next few weeks by Beverly and me. At the final stage of approval, I was able to provide Jamie with the agreed copy to place into the main template of the new site so he could finish the site build.
Each page has new copy that has a natural flow and uses a tone of voice that is suitable for Oak Services' target audience. I also integrated the SEO keywords and phrases required to aid the site in getting a higher placement in Google search rankings.
This was quite a long project for all involved due to everyone's workloads at the time, especially Bev and Jamie. It got juggled around the priorities list a few times, so to see it finally go live was a pleasure for all of us!
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In my life this week…
- I'm so excited! My daughter arrived home from her trip over to the USA. It's been a very long five and a half months but she is home now ...
- Three weeks until Nathaniel and I join my Dad and brother for an Outback Adventure.
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
- Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2015-2016 (and free curriculum printable)
- Teaching Preschool Table Manners With Tea Parties
- 5 Things Not to do on the first day of a new homeschool year
- How to make a Bible Prayer Cady
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Dr Roberto Alamino (NCRG)
Vania Almeida (NCRG): biomedical signal processing and decision support systems for medical applications.
Dr Lucy Bastin (ALICE)
Dr Nelly Bencomo (ALICE)
Dr Christopher Buckingham (ALICE): application of cognitive engineering to create, analyse, and evolve large-scale decision support systems, particularly in the health domain.
Dr A Chattopadhay (NCRG): the research consummates big data from biology, finance and soft/hard materials to design stochastic models which probabilistically predict dynamical behaviour.
Dr Maria Chli (ALICE): application of machine learning techniques to intelligent agents and multi-agent systems to optimise and analyse complex systems.
Dr Jens Christian Claussen (NCRG): nonlinear dynamics of complex systems, modeling biological and socio-economic systems, evolutionary game theory, neural dynamics, complex network analysis, information theory, delay and control of chaos
Dr Antonio Garcia Dominguez: the development of large software systems through model driven and model based approaches, and the technologies required to enable the day to day management of these large models.
Dr Aniko Ekart (ALICE): computational intelligence and, in particular, evolutionary computation and genetic programming, both theory and application to art, design and optimisation.
Dr Diego Faria: the development of intelligent systems towards human-robot interaction and assistive living resorting to probabilistic approaches for learning, analytics and inference on multi-modal sensory information.
Dr Sotos Generalis (NCRG, ALICE): the numerical solution of the strongly non-linear Navier-Stokes equations and their stability in incompressible plane-parallel shear fluid flows, for the purpose of probing, and ultimately understanding, the structure of turbulence.
Dr Harry Goldingay (ALICE): self-organisation in complex systems; particularly in the effects of heterogeneity and diversity and in both virtual and embodied swarm systems.
Dr Randa Herzallah (NCRG):the general topic of probabilistic modelling and control of complex dynamical systems; in particular, Bayesian inference, dynamic programming, fully probabilistic design, probabilistic pinning control, and distributed control.
Dr Otti D'Huys (NCRG): dynamics and information processing of time-delay networks.
Dr Sudhir Jain (NCRG)
Dr Jason Laurie (NCRG): statistical modelling of turbulence with applications to large-scale dynamics of geophysical flows.
Dr Peter Lewis (ALICE): biological, social and economics-inspired techniques for continuous adaptation, learning and self-organisation in complex agent-based systems; particularly systems that are decentralised, heterogeneous and self-aware.
Dr Max Little (NCRG)
Professor David Lowe (NCRG)
Dr Jo Lumsden (Aston Interactive Media (AIM) Lab): human computer interaction (HCI), including design and evaluation of myriad systems (but especially mobile assistive technologies)
Dr Geoffrey Stewart Morrison (Centre for Forensic Linguistics): forensic inference and statistics, forensic speech science
Dr J van Mourik (NCRG, ALICE)
Dr Juan Neirotti(NCRG): applications of statistical mechanics technics to disordered and complex system.
Dr Dmitry Nerukh (NCRG): theory and simulation of complex dynamics of large biomolecular systems.
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Dr Michael Stich (NCRG): dynamics and evolution of complex chemical and biological systems.
Dr Elizabeth Wanner (ALICE): population-based multiobjective optimization and matheuristics, multi-criteria decision analysis, mathematical and statistical aspects of optimization theory.
Dr Weiren Yu: the general areas of big data science, including web information retrieval, graph database systems, data mining, sensor networks and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Dr Igor Yurkevich (NCRG): quantum effects in strongly correlated systems
Professor Hai Zhuge (Laboratory on Semantics, Knowledge and Data): explore principles of semantics, knowledge and dimensions on big data.
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SPRINGDALE, NL — Holly Goudie is one of those examples of a life taken from the world too soon, but there are several initiatives in Springdale to ensure the young woman will never be forgotten.
At just 21 years of age, she died from an aneurysm May 7, 2013.
Her father, Kurt Goudie, describes Holly as a beautiful girl who loved life, sports and dogs.
"She was a very energetic person, very easy to get along with," Goudie said. "She could strike up a conversation with anybody."
Holly graduated from Indian River High and went on to complete a two-year office administration course at the College of the North Atlantic in Corner Brook. She returned to Springdale and started working at Body Works Fitness and Physiotherapy in 2012.
It helps Goudie and his wife Sherry, Holly's brother Gavin and other family and friends to know others still think of her.
His daughter touched many people's lives, he said.
"Our community and the surrounding areas have been so good," Goudie said. "People were so helpful immediately after Holly's passing and even up to this day.
"There are a lot of people that we don't even know that have helped out in a lot of different ways. We are so appreciative of everything people have done and what they continue to do."
Quilts from Holly
After Holly's death, her aunt Judy Pelley and family friend Sandra Newman began making quilts to donate to Ronald McDonald House in St. John's in her memory. Other quilters throughout the area have joined the project.
Late last year, the family donated 29 quilts, bringing their total donations over the past five years to 227 quilts.
It's still difficult for Pelley to talk about her niece without getting emotional. Holly was a beautiful young girl, she said.
"Holly was so sweet ... every family occasion we'd have a meal together," she said. "Everybody got their own stories about Holly."
Pelley said anyone interested in making a quilt to donate to any worthy cause can get a tag from her to sew on the quilt. The lovely piece of embroidery reads "Donated by family and friends of Holly Goudie."
About Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House provides sick children and their family a comfortable place to stay when in St. John's for medical treatment at the Janeway's Children's Hospital.
Christine Morgan, director, development and communications of Ronald McDonald House Charities NL, says once a family checks in, they can stay there as long as they need to while their child needs medical attention.
Since opening in 2012, Ronald McDonald House has provided more than 28,809 nights of accommodations to 1,100 families.
Thanks to many donors — including the family of the late Holly Goudie — Morgan said each child who visits the house can choose a quilt from the collection to keep and take home.
"This is a wonderful way to welcome children to Ronald McDonald House," Morgan said via e-mail.
Legacy at home
Indian River High presents the Holly Goudie Memorial Student Athlete Award at the end of every school year. The award is given to students who work hard, but who may not necessarily be the top students in their class, according vice-principal Ruth Cameron.
Cameron said Holly was committed to the school's athletic program, while also working hard academically.
"Holly showed an incredible work ethic, in her academics and her athletics," she said. "She was a fantastic student, and it's an honour for us to give a student award in her memory."
The Springdale Minor Hockey Association also offers an award in her memory.
Association's president Chris Morgan said the Holly Goudie Hardest Worker Award goes to the hardest worker in each division.
"Holly played soccer and hockey," Morgan said. "She played all kinds of sports. She was a beautiful young lady and a great athlete."


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Microsoft has finally begun to get some credit for the number of successful business lines it has.
Not only does it have the annuity-like Windows and Office products, it has claimed #1 in gaming, and has reached a near perfect margin on online search. This last bit is one of the areas the company has invested in massively, only to continuously lose money. However, with increasing share of a growing business, MSFT may finally be able to break even on an operating basis sometime in 2013 - there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The biggest value factors, however, are the options on Windows 8 and the new Windows Phone platforms.
My own view is that the stock is worth about $34 per share, excluding the value of the Windows Phone option, and if everything works well, the stock could fetch $40. There is ample room to raise the dividend and buybacks are good for investors at anything up to $30, because of the low valuation.
The big concern one has to have is the massive resistance in the chart from here. Since 2000, the best strategy in MSFT was to sell whenever the stock hit $30. It did make a brief run to $35 in 2008, and might make it there again, but further priec appreciate will be difficult to capture.


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Ryan Eales
Senior Projects Engineer – Calibre
My Story
From building blocks to building roads and railways, Ryan Eales always knew he would be a Civil Engineer. What was an interest and joy as a child has turned into a successful career as an adult.
Recognised for his outstanding achievement as a young engineer, in 2015 Ryan was named Western Australian Young Professional Engineer of the Year by Engineers Australia.
"Just to be nominated was a great opportunity to reflect on my career to date and realise that I really love what I do. I enjoy the challenge of working alongside likeminded individuals to solve a real life problem and to deliver an outcome which makes a difference to our community. I also actively seek out opportunities to expand my skillset both at work and in extracurricular activities such as in my role as Chairman of Young Engineers Western Australia for 2017."
Every day, Ryan focuses on the contribution he can make to the wider organisation, as well as challenging himself to extend his capabilities and outputs. He attributes his successes to being a good leader and taking the time to understand the people around him.
"I believe understanding the people who you are leading is the key to successful leadership. Everyone is different, and you can't just apply the same techniques across the board. Get to know the people you work with, understand what drives them to be better in the workplace and what motivates them to succeed, then harness that information to bring the team together."
In Ryan's current position as a Senior Project Engineer, he is responsible for managing the bulk earthworks contracts for two major projects, a role which has seen him involved in varying ways across the project lifecycle.
"This role varies throughout the lifecycle of the project. During the design phase I am required to provide constructability review and design input to ensure what is designed on paper can be translated into the field. Through the procurement phase I am required to clearly define the scope, competitively tender the package of works, review and award the construction contracts. Lastly, during construction, I am responsible for managing the contract to ensure the contractor delivers the scope of works as defined."
Ryan's transition to Calibre was driven by a desire to expand his skill sets and develop himself as a well-rounded professional engineer. He attributes opportunities in the future to a dynamic and collaborative Calibre culture.
"The key driver for me moving to Calibre was the opportunity to expand on my existing construction skill set and complement it with some engineering design experience. I am excited to see Calibre come together, utilising the strengths of each business unit, to deliver unique solutions to both our existing and new clients."
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The glassware drier & polisher has a multi-petal core that adjusts to the shape of a glass. It has a removable and washable sleeve that not only will dry but will also polish the glasses to a sparkle.
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Location: Cople, Bedfordshire
Event: 21 April 2013
Report: Snowdon Sports
Photos: Martin Dossett
Proving that age is no barrier, 54-year-old veteran Anthony Purnell (Cambridge CC) showed his younger rivals the way to do it as he rode to a solo victory – the first of his career - in Welwyn Wheelers' 56-mile Fleche Welwyn road race.
After earlier attempts had been neutralised, Purnell finally made a break stick with a lap and a half of the Cople circuit to go and, with a lead approaching a minute just after the bell, held on to his advantage by just six seconds on the finish hill against a rapidly-closing bunch led in by Henry Farrell (Welwyn Wheelers).
"It's my best result in a road race by a mile," said the delighted Cambridge fourth category. "I'm completely thrilled by it. It's amazing what a trip to Majorca two weeks ago could do.
"I did a great time trial last weekend, but even a scientist couldn't find my sprint and I knew I had to get in a break today to have a chance. I just tried and tried, and eventually I found myself alone off the front.
"I raced as a schoolboy up to the age of 15 and then gave up for more than 30 years before starting again about six years ago. I just seem to keep getting better – it's meant to go the other way!"
1 Anthony Purnell (Cambridge CC)
2 Henry Farrell (Welwyn Wheelers)
3 Mike Broadwith (Arctic-SRAM RT)
4 Simon Fox (CC Luton)
5 Chris Smith (Python RT)
6 Samuel Morgan (London Phoenix)
7 Edward Palfreeman (Arbis-Colbert Cycles RT)
8 Michael Cowland (St Ives CC)
9 James Archibald (GS Henley)
10 Tim Davies (Icknield RC)
Please credit www.britishcycling.org.uk and link back if you use any of our race results.
British Cycling would like to thank the organising team, officials and everyone else who helped promote this event. Our sport could not exist without the hundreds of people, many of them unpaid volunteers, who put in many hours of hard work running events, activities and clubs.


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The sound technician or the production sound mixer has the responsibility of the technical and artistic quality of the sound recorded in a film production, tv show or commercial shooting. Aside of him, his department is completed by one or more boom operators. The sound technician principal duty is to decide which microphones to use to record any given scene according to the special needs of each one. Those microphones, that can be either wireless and with cable, are connected to the sound recorder that he has to operate, adjusting the sound level and equalizing during every take, in order to preserve the levels and the quality of the sound during the scene. Apart of that, he has to pay attention to the monitors to prevent the boom operators from getting the boom in the frame or casting any shadows. If required to do so, the sound technician synchronize the cinema camera and his sound recorder with a time-code generator so both will have the same, which will be very helpful for the editor and his assistants, specially in multicam shootings. When the shooting in one location is over , the sound mixer may ask the assistant director for one minute of silence, in order to record a wild track of the ambient tune, which could be used in the final mix of the sound. At the end of the day, the sound technician will give to the producer the correspondent sound report where are correctly specified the names of each take related with the shooting script, the technical set up described in detail, and with all the annotations that could be useful for the editor.
The boom operator is the person in charge of operating the microphone on set. He is under the command of the production sound mixer who will indicate him which microphone to use in every scene or take, depending on the special requirements of each one. He will also be advised by the sound technician about the distance and slant he should put the boom in. He will use the fisher boom to control the quality of the sound even when he is far away from the actors. He should pay attention to not have the microphone been seen by the camera, as well to not cast shadows on the actor faces nor on the backgrounds. To do that he should look to the monitors and ask for marks to the camera operator or his assistants. In order to follow with the microphone all the dialogues between the actors he needs memorized the script, because he will have to move the boom between all the actors taking part in the scene. He has to decide where to stay according to the position of the camera and its possible movements, the source of lighting, the movement of the actors inside and outside the frame, and keeping in mind the wind direction or the source of possible disturbing sounds in order to avoid them.


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We do a lot of cooperation with various conference centers and hotels. Here you will find some information about some of our business partners.
Brändö Seglare Yacht Club in Kulosaari, Helsinki:
Brändö Seglare yacht club is our summer base, where we have all our boats. From here we start a lot of our activities such as RIB-safaris, corporate sailing events and canoeing. During the summer we organize a large number of sailing courses for children and adults at the sailing club. The club house was renovated in 2011 and is now in top condition! The restaurant also offers very good food.
Norrkullalandet island in Sipoo archipelago:
To this island we often do RIB safaris in summertime and snowmobile safaris in wintertime. On this island, we can arrange teambuilding activities, sailing, fishing and canoeing. The opportunities are many on this amazing island.
Norrkulla village consists of a "holiday village" with three smaller cabins, a conference and sauna building and and a large villa. The modern facilities are perfect for conferences. There are three saunas and two hot pools in the "village".
Långvik Congress Wellness Hotel:
At Långvik hotel in Kirkkonummi we arrange, snowmobile tours, RIB boat safaris, church boat rowing tours, ice carving events, sailing regattas and team building programs.
Hotel Haven
Hotel Haven is designed to provide homely warmth, exclusive comfort and high-quality services for the discerning guest. Hotel Haven offers a range of conference rooms both large and small. You can choose from the four Haven Meetings conference rooms that can accommodate up to 30 people and the auditorium that seats 62. As the organizer of the meeting, you will still be free to enjoy your day, as we will assign a personal conference host to take care of all the details.
Hotel Lilla Roberts
Hotel Lilla Roberts offers an elegant environment – a simultaneous dichotomy of the modern, and rich with history. In the hotel's stylish lobby you can sense the times gone by, and be charmed by the wonderful history of the building. The Hotel is located between Helsinki's busiest business district and the most prestigious residential area, making it the perfect home for you whether travelling for business, pleasure… or why not both? Located on the serenely quiet street ensures a pleasant and peaceful stay at the hotel, which is just a stone's throw away from the hustle and buzzle of the best restaurant and bars Helsinki can offer.
Pirttisaari in Porvoo archipelago:
Pirttisaari is a popular destination for our RIB safari. In the old school on Pirttisaari you can enjoy a delicious fish soup and island buffet with fish in all the varieties. The school also has a small shop where to buy handicrafts in various kind.
Uunisaari outside Kaivopuisto:
Uunisaari offers excellent conference, restaurant and sauna facilities a stone's throw from downtown Helsinki. On Uunisaari we arrange activities of all kinds, RIB boat tours, sailing, church boat tours, canoeing, frisbee golf and teambuilding.
Kalastajatorppa in Munkkiniemi:
Kalastajantorppa is a Hilton hotel with excellent conference and accommodation facilities. At Kalastajatorppa you can do a lot of activities such as RIB safaris, canoeing, teambuilding and more. During the summer season ice carving is a popular activity at Kalastajatorppa. Also frisbee golf and ultimate frisbee tournaments is a must if you stay at Kalastajantorppa.
Hartwall Arena in Pasila in Helsinki:
At the Hartwall arena we arrange curling events and table hockey tournaments.
Hartwall arena provides opportunities for the sauna, dinner and conference.
Event travel:
Event travel specialize in providing first class travel & hospitality packages for both private and corporate clients to all major sporting events and tailor-made events around the world.


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SUMTER, S.C. -- The No. 1 seed Lees-McRae College mens' tennis team defeated the No. 2 seed Anderson University Trojans, 5-4, to claim the 2010 Conference Carolinas Tournament Championship.
Marko Zivkovic earned the Conference Carolinas Tournament MVP for his performance in the tournament. Shaun Sumner and Steve Karendal earned All-Tournament Team.
Zivkovic won the match at number four singles in the final match
of the tournament.
#1 Lees-McRae 5 defeated #2 Anderson 4
Assuncao/Zakharov(AU) defeated Vanhoy/Kavendal (LMC), 8-3
Murray/Atema (AU) defeated Grove/Solymosi (LMC), 8-6
Sumner/Zivkovic (LMC) defeated Karle/Gonzalez (AU), 8-5
Solymosi (LMC) defeated Murray (AU), 7-5, 6-2
Assuncao (AU) defeated Vanhoy (LMC), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1
Sumner (LMC) defeated Zakharov (LMC), 6-1, 6-0
Zivkovic (LMC) defeated Atema (AU), 3-6, 6-2, 7-5
Karedal (LMC) defeated Karle (AU), 7-5, 6-0
Mehajic (AU) defeated Grove, (LMC) 6-2, 6-4