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Sub-Committee C considered this document at
their meeting on 20 June and agreed to clear it. We are, however,
very concerned about its contents and while we recognise that
much more needs to be done before any agreement on the financing
of ESDP operations can be made, we would like certain assurances
on the effect of the current document.
The overwhelming issue, it is felt, is the burden
that will be placed on the United Kingdom. It is generally considered
that in the event of the EU undertaking military missions, the
strongest military nations, Britain and France, will take up a
leading role and in doing so will commit a disproportionately
high level of manpower and hardware. The Sub-Committee are very
concerned that in doing so, these States do not end up out of
pocket and that they are fairly reimbursed by other member states.
I would therefore like your assurance that the systems of "common
costs" and "costs where they fall" outlined in
the document do not mean that the United Kingdom, or any other
country contributing more than its fair share to a mission, will
end up unfairly out of pocket.
Similarly, the Sub-Committee is concerned about
the implications of the document's paragraph 2.2, which states
The Sub-Committee have been kept abreast of
recent developments on the shortfalls in capabilities, but would
like to know what progress is being made to persuade the EU member
states which do not commit 2 per cent or more of their DGP to
defence to increase their defence budgets.
Finally, the Sub-Committee feels that this letter
offers an opportunity to ask about another outstanding issue.
Much emphasis was made in our last ESDP report on the stand-off
between Greece and Turkey over the arrangements for ESDP use of
NATO assets. I would therefore be most grateful if you would let
me know how things now stand.
24 June 2002
Thank you for your letter of 24 June about three
different aspects of European Security and Defence Policy: financing,
capabilities and member states' budgets and EU/NATO arrangements.
On financing, you express concern that under
the agreed system of "costs lie where they fall with a narrow
element of common costs" the UK could end up unfairly out
of pocket if we take a leading role in a military ESDP operation.
We cannot of course predict with total accuracy when, where and
on what scale an EU-led military crisis management operation might
occur. Nor can we predict at what scale the UK and others might
participate. This inevitably means that we cannot give a cast-iron
guarantee that the formula agreed on ESDP financing is best value
for the UKto do so would require prior knowledge of the
mix of EU-led operations over the coming years.
That said, the main reasons we have pushed for
the formula which was agreed at the General Affairs Council on
17 June are that:
Because of the difficulties of predicting with
total accuracy what kind of ESDP operations might take place and
on what timescale, the UK was one of the member states to insist
upon a review clause being built into the framework agreement.
The review will take place before June 2004, ie within 18 months
of the Headline Goal target for ESDP to be fully operational.
You asked what progress had been made on encouraging
EU member states who do not currently commit at least 2 per cent
of their GDP towards defence spending to increase their defence
budgets. It is not for the UK to impose budgetary targets on other
countries. But all EU Member States are working in improvements
in their military capabilities towards the Helsinki Headline Goal.
We are encouraging Member States by example. There have been defence
reviews similar to the UK's Strategic Defence Review, in Germany,
Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden and Finland. France and Spain will
be spending their defence budgets more effectively, aiming to
professionalise completely their armed forces by the end of this
You also asked where things now stood on negotiations
between the EU and NATO on EU access to NATO planning and assets.
Turkey agreed a paper in December 2001, which the Greek government
found unacceptable. Following discussion with the Spanish Presidency,
the Greek government made proposals just before the Seville European
Council, to which the Turks could not agree. But the gap between
the two sides has narrowed substantially. The European Council
requested the incoming Presidency (in practice the Greeks, because
of the Danish defence opt-out) to continue the work, with Javier
Solana. This is likely to mean bilateral discussion between the
Greeks and Turks. We hope to see a final agreement soon.
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There have always been those who doubted the Warren Commission's conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the JFK assassination. Now, they have an interesting ally: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Because 2013 is the fiftieth anniversary of Kennedy's murder, events commemorating it have been scheduled. At one event in Dallas Friday night, RFK Jr. said that he thought a second gunman was part of the assassination. Kennedy said that his own father, Robert Kennedy, who had served his brother as Attorney General and prosecuted members of organized crime, called the Warren Commission's report "a shoddy piece of craftsmanship." Kennedy asserted that his father may have felt guilty because of the possibility that organized crime killed his brother out of revenge, saying of him, "I think that's true. He talked about that. He publicly supported the Warren Commission report but privately he was dismissive of it."
After JFK was killed, there was a concerted effort by the Left and its allies in the press (notably James Reston) to perpetuate the idea that the assassination was the fault of the right-wing, which hated JFK. This conveniently ignored the fact that Oswald had defected to Soviet Russia and made an attempt to enter Cuba.
Now that RFK Jr. is implying there was a cover-up by the Johnson Administration, we'll see how far the Democrat Party goes into investigating its own.

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The 9th annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser will be held this Saturday April 22nd at Skateland Recreation Center in Channahon. Get a shave and donate money to pediatric cancer research.
Channahon police officer Michael Lazzari started the event with a fellow law enforcement friend and says since that time, they've raised over 360-thousand dollars. Officer Lazzari is sporting yellow and black hair in support of his son's hockey team, the Joliet Jaguars. But he'll get shaved this Saturday. Lazzari says if someone is willing donate 10-thousand dollars, he'll get a White Sox tattoo even though he's a Cubs fan.
The St. Baldrick's Foundation fundriaser is being held this Saturday at Skateland Recreation Center at 6:30pm. For more info click here
Channahon officer Mike Lazzari shows off his colored hair in studio with Scott Slocum before shaving it this weekend for pediatric cancer research
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Jason Siska should have used the idol but didn't, and now the 22-year-old gymnastics coach is sitting on the sidelines of Survivor: Micronesia (Thursdays at 8 pm/ET, CBS) as the newest member of the jury. He clung to a "fans to the end" mentality that, perhaps, clouded his judgment and opened the door for one of his own to backstab him. Looking back, Jason discusses some of his strategic plays and tells TVGuide.com just what he thinks about the women who, in the end, played him.
TVGuide.com: What was it like to sit at tribal council holding the immunity idol and realize that you had been blindsided?
Jason Siska: It was rough, especially to [have seen] the same thing happen the week before [to Ozzy]. It was my own stupidity, and I really honestly can only say that I should have just been smarter and more aware.
TVGuide.com: Why didn't you realize that they were going to blindside you?
Jason: I really thought that at this point in the game it was in Natalie's best interest to keep me around. The name of the game this season is Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites. I believed the whole time [that the] fans should have stuck together no matter what. Parvati did a good job of luring both Natalie and Alexis into their so-called alliance, but I think Natalie is really naive in thinking that she can actually make it to the final two or final three with the favorites. Hopefully, her move in voting me out comes back to bite her in the ass.
TVGuide.com: Natalie truly seemed out to get you. Where did that animosity come from?
Jason: I do not know. She was really coldhearted — wanting to floss with my jugular…?!
TVGuide.com: When Jeff mentioned your social standing in the game, did you get a sense that maybe things weren't as you thought they were?
Jason: Yeah, a little bit, but I hoped [the women] were going to stick to their word. I didn't want to play the idol and have them not vote for me and then ask, "Jason, why don't you trust us?"
TVGuide.com: You joined Ozzy and Eliza on the jury. What was life like on the other side of the tribal council fire pit?
Jason: Life was actually great. Outside of the game everyone is a completely different person. Ozzy and I got along great. We had both been in the same position so we could relate. And I love Eliza — she's a great girl. I wish we could have gone further together in the game. In any event, I don't think she has any animosity toward me about giving her the idol because I honestly thought it was real and it would have been great if I could have saved her.
TVGuide.com: Eliza said that the two of you fell into an alliance because you both annoyed everyone else. Is that true?
Jason: Maybe, but I would say that some of the people there annoyed us. Eliza and I are career-oriented people who like to talk about politics and life, and these other girls are talking about salons and facials and colonics and the bar manager they hooked up with last week.
TVGuide.com: Throughout the game you made several decisions that seemed questionable to some viewers. Looking at it from your point of view, what were you thinking when you made choices like stepping out of the immunity challenge?
Jason: Sometimes in life you have to take a chance. I definitely could have won that challenge if I continued. There was no way I was going to lose against Parvati, but I thought that it might be a different strategic direction to try to appease the rest of the people out there with the food and gain their trust. It was exciting. They all guaranteed their word and I was like, "Hey, I'll take it." It made for a hell of a good episode.
TVGuide.com: You spent a lot of time on Exile Island. Aside from the upside of finding an idol, were there any other positives?
Jason: I absolutely loved Exile! It was a sanctuary away from the drama and the girls talking all the time. One of the first times I was there I made this huge bonfire. It was such a great time to be alone and really take in the whole Micronesian experience. I really loved that aspect of it.
TVGuide.com: The idol has been a part of the game for a few seasons now. Do you think it's a good or a bad thing for the game?
Jason: It's a bit of a curse in itself. The idol is really difficult to use effectively, as we've seen, because you have to guess that people are voting for you. My mom told me before I left, "Stay away from the hidden immunity idol."
TVGuide.com: One of my favorite moments of the season was when you spoke up at tribal council imploring your tribe to vote out Chet over Mikey B. I sensed a lot of frustration from you at that point.
Jason: There was a lot of frustration in the beginning of the game. I came into this game wanting to play a hundred percent all the time — around camp, in the challenges — and there were just some people there who were unable to perform at that level. I think the game could have been really different if things had gone the other way [with that vote].
TVGuide.com: You are originally from the Virgin Islands. Did your previously island experience give you a leg up at any point in the game?
Jason: Yeah, I would definitely say [it did] in just the day-to-day living and being comfortable in the wild. But honestly, the elements were a lot harder than I thought they would be. I came into the game thinking I'm an outdoorsy guy, and that this was going to be just another day at the beach. But it rained all the time and it was just intense.
TVGuide.com: What was the best part of the experience for you?
Jason: Going to Yap was really incredible, and also, of course, winning the first individual immunity challenge.
TVGuide.com: And you beat your idol, Ozzy.
Jason: Yeah, I made it farther in the game than Ozzy. That was cool.
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I finished this novel last night, and although I love Mr. King's work, this one just didn't do it for me. The plot dragged on, maybe because I was expecting this to go back to the horror "Cujo" and "It" roots from what I had read of reviews on Goodreads.
It's a well written book, like any of his others, but only the last 40 pages or so really resolve the story rather than bits and pieces being revealed along the way, which to me made it pretty uninteresting.
The plot is mainly about our protagonist's life and the peculiar way a certain reverend keeps popping up, but....
......rather than this reverend being a figure of evil, he's really just an ordinary man who's gone a bit crazy after the loss of his wife and child and tries to find answers in a very Frankenstein way.
I'm still waiting for the next true horror book as it feels like Stephen King hasn't written one in a few years. Although Doctor Sleep gave me a few shudders at the beginning, it was the same as this with only 40-50 pages having a horror feel, and Joyland was a mystery (it was labeled as a mystery, so I didn't expect any different from that one really). I couldn't say about his book Mr. Mercedes as I still haven't read it, but judging from the jacket description it seemed to be a mystery as well.
Where is the next Tommyknockers, Cell, and Christine? I don't think he's lost his touch since his writing is still excellent, maybe he's just in a more tranquil state of mind, but I for one can't wait for the next real horror he comes up with.
There's a story collection listed on his site due for release in 2015 called "The Bazaar of Bad Dreams", which sounds right up my alley so we'll see how it goes and if that satisfies my morbid horror lovers heart.
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by Christopher Orman
The Frontlines – Sunny Weather
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On Sunny Weather's first two releases – their eponymous debut and "Red Is
the Color" – more than a few listeners categorized the group as a lesser
version of Donna the Buffalo. More than a few elements contributed to such
an overtly simplified comment: two lead vocalists, one male, the other
female; a mix of zydeco and reggae, with the female lead vocalist singing
lilting country pieces; and lyrical content with an environmental depth,
often pontificating the need for world harmony. Since "Red is the Color,"
Sunny Weather has lost Amy Glicklich, the band's Tara Nevins, and as a
result, the music has ventured further into the zydeco and reggae realms,
with few country elements remaining. Another major contributor to the band's
sound, Jarrell Puryear, has added organ and keys, thus accentuating the
reggae elements and allowing the creation of esoteric dub passages, wherein
Corey Small's searing guitar work adds a Wailers element to the mix.
The changes and vast improvements are sonically captured and revealed on
"The Frontlines," an album which from the cover art to the music, hearkens
to mid-1970s reggae recordings. Throughout "The Frontlines," immediacy
exists, which swells and builds over the continuum of the album. Trevor
MacDonald's original, earthy voice, reminiscent of a young Bob Dylan, adds
levity to the album's cries for worldly kindness and earthly bliss; once
again placing the album in the Jamaican studios of Tosh, Marley and Bunny.
A song like Black River screams with political angst, whether in
MacDonald's lyrics, or the songs incendiary jam, where guitarist Corey
Small's wailing guitar matches organists Jarrell Puryear's reggae bounce.
Similarly, Hillside View details humanity's need to enjoy aspects in
the world, rather than on the world; introspection rather than a monetarily
contrived extroverted existence. In many ways Hillside View, the
result of regaining the hope alluded to in Black River, becomes the
finest song recorded by Sunny Weather. The reggae elements are no longer
blue-eyed, but instead authentic. The three part harmonies, especially on
the line "I won't let the green grass cover my eyes" sounds worlds away from
the strained vocal quests of the first two releases.
Despite the eradication of a considerable portion of the bands previous
Americana element, Proof does a credible job of mixing a country feel
in the verses with a reggae chorus. While the track comes close to sounding
like a Donna the Buffalo song, an earnestness and originality in the lyrics
and MacDonalds voice prevents the composition from being labeled as mere
mimicry. Other songs like Hammer, which years ago might have been an
avenue to sound like Donna the Buffalo, instead contain the melodic and
vocal credibility to eerily resemble Bob Marley. At times during
Hammer the listener might begin hearing The Wailers I Shall
Sing only to have the perception change completely with a sudden dub
passage resembling Augustus Pablo.
"The Frontlines" marks the true beginning of Sunny Weather's career, as the
five members have finally matured as songwriters and performers. The music
has enough cathartic power, original jams and lyrical levity to convert the
uninitiated, an element missing from their previous releases.


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The Conservancy's Four Canyon Preserve encompasses 4,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie, rugged canyons, and floodplain along the Canadian River in southern Ellis County. Scenic prairie ridges traverse the landscape, dissected by deep chinquapin oak-lined canyons draining to the river. These prairies provide habitat for a number of rare grassland birds, such as Cassin's sparrow and Swainson's hawk, and additional species of concern including reptiles like the Texas horned lizard, as well as numerous state-rare plants. The cool, wooded canyons stand in contrast to the surrounding prairies, and provide habitat for birds like red-bellied woodpecker and painted bunting. The Canadian River on the preserve provides habitat for the federally endangered least tern, the threatened Arkansas River shiner, as well as stopover habitat for migratory shorebirds including the sandhill crane.
Biodiversity Threats in the area include habitat fragmentation and loss, invasive plant species such as eastern redcedar, saltcedar, and old world bluestem, hydrologic alteration, and incompatible land management practices. One way to measure the success of efforts to restore biodiversity is to track species. Learn about the species found at Oklahoma's preserves.
What the Conservancy is doing now will restore ecological function and integrity to this landscape. Following an initial rest period, prescribed fire will be used to control the spread of invasive eastern redcedar and to manage the habitat for wildlife. Efforts are underway to remove exotic plants such as old world bluestem from native prairie areas and to clear saltcedar from the Canadian River floodplain.
In time, the Conservancy will work cooperatively with other area landowners to conduct prescribed burns aimed at enhancing prairie habitat across the region. The critical habitat in and around the Four Canyon Preserve is home to one of Oklahoma's last remaining populations of the imperiled lesser prairie chicken. Successful management for this species will help sustain healthy populations of some of North America's most threatened grassland birds.
Access is limited to personnel and is open for public visitation during events hosted by The Nature Conservancy such as our field trips.
A rugged natural habitat located along the Canadian River awaits you at the Four Canyon Preserve in northwest Oklahoma. The preserve's nearly 4,000 acres house a diverse landscape, ranging from mixed-grass prairie to rugged canyons to floodplains. Here, explore the preserve in its glory.
Water returns to the Canadian River
RARE EVENT CAUGHT ON VIDEO - On Saturday, January 19, 2013, Chris Hise captured unique footage of the return of water to the Canadian River at the Four Canyon Preserve.
The strange bubbling sound audible during portions of the video was generated by air trapped in the sandy river bed. Thousands of little 'geysers' and sand fountains appeared along the leading edge of the water.
The water advanced about 500 yards downstream overnight before freezing. Chris arrived the next morning just as things were thawing out and beginning to move again.
This is apparently the result of an upstream rain event on January 10. The river at the preserve had been dry since May 2012.


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Normally on Thursday mornings, I post a list of half a dozen or so major concerts going on sale during the coming weekend.
This Thursday? You get one.
It's been a slow week for concert announcements, aside from a bit of news I'll address in tomorrow's Scene column about a major Oregon country festival supposedly heading to Boise next year.
But the one show going on sale is a former "American Idol" winner who's sold a ton of records — and will be making (I THINK) his first-ever Boise appearance.
Phillip Phillips: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Circle, Boise. $29.50, $35, $40 and $50. Boise State Tickets. On sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 29.


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Diaper deal
Amazon.com is near an agreement to buy Mont clair, NJ-based Quidsi, the owner of Dia pers.com and Soap.com, for $540 million, two sources said. Quidsi, which expects to ship 500 million diapers this year, will help Amazon cater to new parents and gain ex pertise in warehouse management and low- cost shipping.
Bad idea, Ben
The Fed's plan to boost the economy with $600 billion in bond purchases is a mistake that will trig ger inflation, Rep. Paul Ryan (R.-Wisconsin) told "Fox News Sunday." The front-runner to become chairman of the House budget committee in Jan uary said "the upsides are very low."
Boeing biz
Saudi Arabian Airlines ordered 12 Boeing 777-300 "Extended Range" planes for $3.3 billion, in addition to eight 787 Dreamliners, the airline maker said yes terday.
Busy China
China sought to extend its influence in Europe yesterday, with President Hu Jintao pledging to help Portugal find its way out of a financial crisis that threatens to ruin its economy. Last week, dur ing a three-day visit by the Chinese leader in France, the two nations announced deals worth $22.8 billion.


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Christ Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon – Bryan Chappell
Chappell shares not only a great vision of the importance and power of biblical, Christ-centered expository preaching, but he also gives you the nuts and bolts to do it yourself.
"A sermon is an explanation of the continuing truth principles evident in the Bible that indicate how contemporary persons should respond to a mutual condition we share with those who were the original subjects or recipients of the text in light of God's response to or provision for their situation."
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church – Mark Dever
Dever explores 9 biblical marks that separate healthy churches from spiritually sick ones including expositional preaching, biblical theology, biblical church membership and church discipline.
"Simply put, we need churches that are self-consciously distinct from the culture. We need churches in which the key indicator of success is not evident results but persevering biblical faithfulness. We need churches that help us recover those aspects of Christianity that are distinct from the world, and that unite us."
Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God – Bob Kauflin
Bob takes us to the core of what worship truly is and moves out from that core to its implications for pastors, churches, worship leaders, and Christians.
"Worship matters. It matters to God because He is the One ultimately worthy of all worship. It matters to us because worshiping God is the reason for which we were created. And it matters to every worship leader, because we have no greater privilege than leading others to encounter the greatness of God. That's why it is so important to think carefully about what we do and why we do it."
As You Go: Creating a Missional Culture of Gospel-Centered Students – Alvin Reid
Students today need and want more than a moral code and a party. Reid tells us what they need and want is the whole gospel and to be part of the mission to take that gospel to the world. A great starting point for creating a culture of gospel and mission in your student ministry.
"We have taken the good news of the gospel off the headlines of our ministries where it should always be, and we have put it in the advice column part of our youth groups. We pull the gospel out to give advice rather than showing students how Jesus is the hero of all of Scripture, all of life, all the parts of their lives, and showing them how the gospel makes sense of everything."
Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry – Paul David Tripp
Tripp examines the unique dangers facing those in pastoral ministry and the unhealthy culture that often grows up around them. Combining years of counseling experience with keen biblical insight, Tripp provides us with one of the most important resources for those in ministry.
"Remember again that the ministry you are doing is never just shaped by your gifts, knowledge, skill and experience. It is always also shaped by the true condition of your heart. This is why it is important to acknowledge that local church ministry is one big glory war. In every situation, location, and relationship of your ministry there is a war going on for what glory will magnetize your heart and, therefore, shape your ministry."
reThink: Decide for Yourself, Is Student Ministry Working? – Steve Wright with Chris Graves
Current trends in student ministry show something is wrong. In reThink, Steve and Chris call student ministers to be honest about their struggles and to align their ministries with a biblical framework.
"Our goal as student pastors isn't to simply help students get through the pitfalls of high school, although that is part of the assignment. Our biblical commission is to build disciples of Christ."


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Warm Welcome!
Our 2015-2016 year is coming to a close. Thank you to our family, friends, and colleagues for joining us at all of our activities. We are also grateful to have fellow Rotarians who continue to serve our community and show us how to put Service Above Self.
2016-2017 Leadership Team
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President-Elect: Josh Beck Secretary: Steven Stepanovic
Programs Chair: Emmy Bajayo PR Chair: Sara Humm
Special Event Chair: Kenzie Staloch
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Derby County youngster close to move to the Etihad Stadium.
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Manchester City are closing in on the capture of Derby County's talented teenage midfielder Will Hughes in a £7million deal.
Central midfielder Hughes is one of the brightest talents in British football having come through the ranks at Derby and starred in the Championship at the age of 17.
And Manchester City have jumped to the head of the queue to sign Hughes, already an England under-21 international, during the transfer window and beat off competition from city rivals Manchester United, Tottenham, Fulham and Barcelona, who have also had scouts at Pride Park to watch him.
The Sunday People also report that City would not be willing to loan Hughes back to Derby for the remainder of the season should the deal – said to be worth £7million plus add-ons based on appearances and future international honours – go through in January.
City were also linked with a £45million move to Napoli's Uruguayan international striker Edison Cavani on Sunday as a replacement for Mario Balotelli, who is expected to leave the club in the transfer window following his bust-up with manager Roberto Mancini with AC Milan leading the chase for his signature, and the injured Sergio Aguero, who has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury.
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Leading Outer Banks real estate firm Seaside Realty is pleased to announce that Heather Sakers is the company's real estate "Agent of the Month" for September. Heather had gross sales exceeding $2 million dollars for the month, earning the company's top performer award.
Since joining Seaside Realty in May of 2008, Heather has consistently been one of the firm's top performing real estate agents. In 2012, Heather was named "Agent of the Year" with over $13.25 million in closed transactions.
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In 2010, Heather was a semi-finalist with REALTOR® Magazine's "30 under 30," and she was a member of the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society in 2010 and member of the Coldwell Banker Diamond Society in 2011. "Heather works with both buyers and sellers and offers all of her clients a high level of customer service," said Smith.
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The employed experimental method in this Ph.D. dissertation research is the atomic pair distribution function (PDF) technique specializing in high real space resolution local structure determination. The PDF is obtained via Fourier transform from powder total scattering data including the important local structural information in the diffuse scattering intensities underneath, and in-between, the Bragg peaks. Having long been used to study liquids and amorphous materials, the PDF technique has been recently successfully applied to highly crystalline materials owing to the advances in modern X-ray and neutron sources and computing power.Here we apply the PDF method to CdSe nanoparticles and refine quantitative structural parameters to a series of CdSe ... [169] developed an analytical model for the size-induced strain and stiffness of a nanocrystal from the perspective of thermodynamics and a continuum medium approach. ... Carter et al. [171] studied a series of CdSe nanoparticles using the EXAFS method. In the first shell Figure 4.2:anbsp;...
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Cardinal Turkson 'concerned' by Trump policies, welcomes 'dissenting voices'
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Catholic World News – March 30, 2017
The Vatican is "concerned" about the policies of US President Donald Trump, and hope he will "reconsider some of his decisions," a top Vatican official told reporters on March 30.
"Fortunately there are dissenting voices" in America, said Cardinal Peter Turkson, the prefect of the Vatican's new dicastery for Integral Human Development. He noted that the US Catholic bishops have criticized Trump's stand on immigration, and "a lawyer in Hawaii" [actually a federal judge] had blocked the White House restrictions on travel to the US.
Cardinal Turkson expressed particular dismay over Trump's decision to lift some restrictions on the mining and use of coal. He said that the decision throws into question America's commitment to safeguarding the environment. The cardinal pointed to China's recent decision to take action against pollution, and said that in leadership on environmental issues, "America is creating a vacuum that China is filling."


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The Office Quotes: Best of Season FiveSteve Marsi at . Comments
The fifth season of NBC's The Office featured some acclaimed guest stars (Idris Elba, Amy Ryan), a post-Super Bowl extravaganza and more hilarious quotes than we can possibly list on one website. Ohhh, wait, that's not true, we've got the biggest collection anywhere!
Below are some of our favorite lines from this season. Be sure to check out our library of The Office quotes for the best quotes from EVERY episode of the show to date!
David Wallace: [playing volleyball at the company picnic] Nicely done. We're still going to crush you though!
Charles: Yes we are!
Rolph: You suckers are goin' down! They're gonna wipe their asses with your serves! Piss all over your faces!
Dwight: Okay, Rolph! Woah. Wait, wait-
Rolph: It's true!
Toby: This reminds me of the HR convention last fall. | permalink
Dwight: Normally I don't condone leaving early, but I have an appointment with the horse doctor. How that horse became a doctor, I don't know. [laughs at his own joke] No, I'm kidding. He's just a regular doctor who shoots your horse in the head when its leg is broken. | permalink
Creed: I want to set you up with my daughter.
Jim: Oh, I'm engaged to Pam.
Creed: I thought you were gay.
Jim: Then why would you want to set me up with your daughter?
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Michael: There are certain defining moments in a person's life. The day he is born. The day he grows hair. The day he starts a business. And the day he sells that business back to Dunder Mifflin. | permalink
Michael: Did I ever tell you about the day that Steve Martin died?
Pam: Steve Martin's not dead, Michael.
Michael: I know. But I always thought that the day that he died would be the worst day of my life. I was wrong. It's this. | permalink
Ryan: [on phone] Last night was crazy. Jojo? Yeah. He did a donut in a parking lot in front of a cop. And then he yells, "Hey cop, you like donuts?" then we drive off. [pauses] No, he just stayed there. | permalink
David: Do you realize what you're asking for here? You're talking about salary plus health benefits-
Michael: And dental this time.
David: Insurance, taxes, social security for three people. This is a heck of a lot more than 60 grand. You're talking about a multi-million dollar buy-out.
Michael: These are our demands.
David: Your company cannot be worth that much.
Michael: Our company is worth nothing. | permalink
Jim: About a week ago, Michael gave his 2-week notice. And, surprisingly there is a very big difference between Michael trying and Michael not trying. | permalink
Kevin: Lynn, I'm just gonna say to you everything that I am thinking.
Lynn: OK.
Kevin: I think you have the best smile. I'd like to take you out to dinner and a movie.
Lynn: OK.
Kevin: Nice. Boobs. | permalink
Kevin: I can't keep doing this forever.
Red Cross woman: It's been 20 seconds.
[Kevin continues for a few seconds, stops, and walks off]
Kevin: Call it. | permalink
Michael: Andy, Cornell called, they think you suck. And you're gayer than Oscar. Boom. Roasted. | permalink
Andy: We're getting married at Schrute Farms. No matter what. I have looked at 12 venues, I have lost eight deposits and I have seen Angela naked zero times. I am not losing another deposit. | permalink
Phyllis: Oh, I don't think it's blackmail. Angela just does what I ask her to do so I won't tell everyone that she's cheating on Andy with Dwight. I think for it to be blackmail, there would have to be a formal letter. | permalink
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The best hymnal ever to appear in the English-speaking world is finally online: Hymnal 1940. It is not the full book. Someone went to the trouble of sorting through what is and is not under copyright control. Still, it is a marvel.
Kathleen Pluth, hymn writer and translator, S.T.D. (cand.) student at the Angelicum in Rome | archive
Fr. Christopher Smith, S.T.D., pastor of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Taylors, SC | archive
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Police seized a stash of stolen bicycles and bike parts from a room at an Aurora Ave motel earlier this month after officers stopped by the motel for an unrelated case, and discovered a prolific bike thief was storing a number of bicycles on the property.
On April 6th, officers went to a motel on 82nd and Aurora Ave N to pick up a stash of stolen money orders, found hidden in the light panels of the motel's elevator. A police report says the money orders were taken in a recent burglary.
While police were in the motel's office, officers noticed a prolific bicycle thief's ID sitting on the front counter.
The motel's manager told police the man regularly visited tenants in a second-floor unit in the building, and "had tried to bring a group of bicycles up to" the room, but the manager apparently told the man he needed to leave his bikes on a bike rack outside the building.
The manager then directed police to a collection of bikes left outside the motel, and officers ran the serial numbers on several bicycles and discovered they were reported stolen earlier this year.
While police were at the motel, another resident approached officers and told them he'd seen the prolific bike thief using a pickup truck parked outside of the building. A police report says officers ran the truck's plate, and discovered it may have been used by suspects in another stolen property case.
Police went up to the second-floor room looking for the prolific bike thief, and found bicycle frames, parts, and tools inside.
Police believe the people in the room "were in the illegal business of stealing bicycles, parting them out, and selling stolen parts and bicycles on Craigslist," a report says.
Officers seized the bike parts and tools in the room. It's not clear from the report how many bikes were recovered.
Department sources tell us two people associated with the room are on D.O.C. supervision, and are "prolific thieves." It's not clear whether police have arrested anyone—either for the bike thefts or a parole violation—but prosecutors haven't yet filed charges in the case.


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Large companies aren't the only ones facing patent troll headaches.
Small businesses too are frequently targeted by lawsuits alleging patent infringement. Our Boston small business lawyers know that contrary to the moniker, these "trolls" aren't some mythical ogre setting up camp under a rock. These are large, rich conglomerates of investors that exploit legal loopholes to file thousands of patent lawsuits each year. And they win many millions of dollars doing it. New England's increasing reputation as a hub for tech companies and startups makes the issue particularly salient as we enter a period of economic recovery.
The New York Times recently profiled one such individual who earns $25 million annually, owns a 14,000-square-foot home that is now on the market for about $20 million and travels in a company jet when he's not driving one of his 16 vehicles, six of those Lamborghinis.
This is not simply a minor nuisance. This is a sophisticated form of business, which is why all companies need to take precaution in ensuring they are insulated from such a threat.
The federal government has tried to step in on this issue, but so far to little effect. In 2011, federal lawmakers passed the America Invents Act, which made it illegal for companies to file a single patent lawsuit with numerous defendants. That means that a patent holder has to file individual lawsuits for each company against which it is alleging infringement.
However, that hasn't done much to stop the patent trolls. Rather, it's served to simply spawn more lawsuits.
Shell companies that exist for the sole purpose of filing patent suits are a particular problem within the technology industry, accounting for about 50 percent of all patent infringement suits in the last two years.
President Barack Obama recently addressed the issue by calling such claims frivolous, adding that he had issued an order to the Patent and Trademark Office requiring that companies be highly specific about what a patent covers when it's first filed. However, some have said this could create more problems for legitimate patent holders.
States may be able to pass initiatives that could prove more effective. In Vermont, for example, lawmakers passed a measure banning claims of patent infringement that are made in bad faith. We hope other states, including Massachusetts, will eventually do the same.
In the meantime, small businesses need to take threats by these shell companies seriously. Typically, we find that many companies will take their first shot with "invitation" to the allegedly infringing company to "consider" payment of a license. Thoughtful response to this letter can help ward off many future legal headaches.
The language is sweetly deceptive, but ignoring the letter could be bad because if the case does later go to court, the plaintiff will be able to show that you were put on notice of the infringement, yet made no effort to respond.
Having your attorney carefully craft a response that asks specific, point-by-point questions about the patent and requests extensive documentation could be enough to put off the patent troll, who may move on to an easier target. A failure to respond on the part of the plaintiff could give rise to an effective estoppel defense later on.
However, if a patent troll persists, any involved company should insist on a non-disclosure agreement right from the start in order to continue communication.
This communication should be conducted only with thorough review by your attorney. In fact, it may be unwise to communicate directly with the individual. Simply refer all communications to your lawyer.
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- Summary
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Features of Constitution1
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|World Intellectual Property Organization
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Constitution Excerpts (clauses that reference religion)2
The Gabonese people, aware of their responsibility to God and before history, animated by the desire to ensure their independence and national unity, to organize common life according to the principles of national sovereignty, democracy, pluralism, social justice, and republican legality;
The Gabonese Republic recognizes and guarantees the inviolable and inalienable rights of man, which are binding on the government:
(2) The freedom of conscience, thought, opinion, expression, communication, and the free practice of religion shall be guaranteed to all, subject to compliance with public order; (13) The right to form associations, political parties or groups, trade unions, corporations, social institutions and religious communities is guaranteed to all under the conditions established by law; religious communities govern and administer their affairs in an independent manner, subject to the principles of national sovereignty, public order, and the preservation of the moral integrity and mental health of the individual.
Associations, political parties or groups, trade unions, corporations, social institutions and religious communities whose activities are contrary to law or good order between ethnic groups or units may be prohibited under the law.
Any act of racial, ethnic or religious discrimination, as well as any regionalist propaganda undermining the internal or external security of the state or the integrity of the Republic shall be punishable by law;
(17) Care for children and their education are natural rights for parents and duties they perform under the supervision of and with the help of state and public authorities. Parents have the right, under the obligation of compulsory education, to decide the moral and religious education of their children. Children have vis-à-vis the State the same rights as regards their physical, intellectual, and moral support;
(19) The State has the duty to organize public education on the principle of religious neutrality and, as appropriate, on a free basis;
In public schools, religious instruction can be given to students at the request of parents, under the conditions determined by regulations
Gabon is an indivisible, secular, democratic and social republic. It affirms the separation of state and religion and recognizes all religions and beliefs, provided that public order is respected.
The Gabonese Republic shall ensure the equality of all citizens before the law, regardless of origin, race, sex, opinion or religion
Any act detrimental to the republican form, unity, secularism of the state, to sovereignty and to independence constitutes a crime of high treason punishable by law.
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Dan Smith, the chef at Nicole's Bistro in Albany for 11 years until the restaurant changed hands in October and became Le Canard Enchaine Brasserie, has opened a spot of his own. Called Jake Moon Restaurant and Cafe, the business features a chef's flair on inexpensive home cooking and is located at 2082 Delaware Turnpike (Route 443) in Clarksville, 7.5 miles west of the Four Corners in Delmar.
Smith makes his own baked goods including breads (sourdough, whole wheat, cinnamon raisin and dill onion), scones, cakes (apple dumpling, chocolate, carrot), bread pudding and brownies. He also smokes trout and other goodies on-premises.
Here's a hard-to-find surprise on the Jake Moon menu: poutine. Ayup, Smith is serving that Montreal specialty of french fries, cheese curds and brown gravy. The reasonably priced menu — $5.25 for a cheeseburger — also includes meatloaf and mashers, black-bean chili with jalapeno cornbread and chicken and biscuit pot pie. Among the breakfast specials this weekend are Penobscot four-grain porridge, cheese-and-egg breakfast casserole and buckwheat pancakes with syrup from the Heldebergs.
The dinner menu, served only Friday and Saturday nights, changes weekly. This weekend's options include rainbow trout almondine, pork schnitzel, seafood macaroni and cheese, chipotle chicken quesadilla and fish fry. Dinner prices are in the $10 to $13 range.
Jake Moon is open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 768-2570. According to the restaurant's Web site, the logo above right was created by 79-year-old Milton Glaser, the famed graphic designer responsible for, among many other iconic designs, the "I Love New York" logo. Glaser also co-founded New York magazine in 1968.


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Men's Basketball Title Race Begins This Week
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Men's Basketball Weekly Release No. 8
Cal State Northridge (9-3), which boasts the Big West's best record, treks to Hawai'i for the league opener this Saturday. Two games also will be televised as Pacific travels to Long Beach State (PRIME TICKET) and Cal State Fullerton hosts UC Santa Barbara (ESPNU).
• The Big West enters conference play this week with five games slated for Saturday. The nonconference portion of the schedule finished up last week with a couple of wins over the Pac-12 Conference highlighting the action. UC Irvine knocked off USC, 61-54, at the Galen Center to defeat the Trojans for just the second time in eight tries – and first triumph since 1983. Cal State Northridge overcame a 21-point halftime deficit and outscored Utah by 26 points in the second stanza to notch a 76-71 victory. It was the biggest comeback in head coach Bobby Braswell's 17 seasons with the Matadors.
• Cal State Northridge emerged with the Big West's best record (9-3) coming out of nonconference play. The Matadors reached nine wins faster than any team in the 55-year history of the program. The win over Utah that propelled CSUN into league play was the first over a Pac-12 school since Nov. 20, 2005 when the Matadors downed USC.
• CSUN has the distinction of being the first Big West opponent ever for new conference member Hawai'i. The Matadors, who were picked to finish eighth in the preseason media poll, travel to the islands to face off against a Rainbow Warrior team that has played nine of its first 11 games at home. UH (6-5) is one of three Big West teams to sport an above .500 record entering conference play.
• Two games will appear on television this week. The Big West's package with FOX begins Saturday when Pacific travels to preseason conference favorite Long Beach State for a 4:00 p.m. matinee on PRIME TICKET. The 49ers are an impressive 9-1 in conference regular season games on television the last two seasons. Cal State Fullerton hosts UC Santa Barbara in a 7:00 p.m. game on ESPNU.
• UC Davis senior guard Ryan Howley, who did not have a double-digit rebounding performance in any of his three previous seasons, is tied with UC Santa Barbara's Alan Williams for the Big West lead with six in 2012-13. Howley pieced together three straight efforts with 10 or more rebounds at last week's World Vision Classic in Logan, Utah, setting the tournament record with 38 total caroms. Howley tops the Big West with 10.5 rebounds per game.
• Cal State Fullerton senior Kwame Vaughn was named as one of 85 players to the watch list for the 2013 Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year award.
• For the eighth year, institutions will air all home and conference matches on BigWest.TV. For the 2012-13 season, all BigWest.TV events will air free of charge. Head to thisweek for weekly event schedules.
Big West.TV brings together live and on-demand video from each of the Big West's 10 member institutions. Now in its eighth year, BigWest.TV covers Big West sports, press conferences, interviews and features, including every home and conference contest in women's volleyball as well as men's and women's basketball. Also covered are select contests in men's and women's soccer, baseball, softball and Big West Championships.


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|Church of the Last Testament
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Sergey Anatolyevitch Torop
14 January 1961
Krasnodar, Russia
|Anatoly Torop and Nadia Malashenko
Sergey Anatolyevitch Torop (Russian: Серге́й Анатольевич Тороп, Sergej Anatolʹevič Torop; born 14 January 1961 in Krasnodar, Russian SFSR), known by his followers as Vissarion (Russian: Виссарион, IPA: [vʲɪsərʲɪˈon], "He who gives new life"), is a Russian mystic and cult leader.
He founded and heads a religious or sect movement known as the Church of the Last Testament with its head church in the Siberian Taiga in the Minusinsk Depression east of Abakan, in the southern Siberia Kuraginsk district of Krasnoyarsk territory, in the small settlement of Petropavlovka. He has around 4,000 followers (called Vissarionites) living in the settlement and around 10,000 followers worldwide.[1]
Vissarion claims to be a reincarnated Christ. He teaches reincarnation, vegetarianism, and apocalypse. On 18 August 1990, when he was 29, Vissarion claims that he had a revelation that he was the reincarnation of Christ. He first spoke publicly in Minusinsk on 18 August 1991. He founded the "Church of the Last Testament" (Церковь Последнего Завета Tserkov Poslednego Zaveta), also known as "Community of Unified Faith".
Vissarion was born in Krasnodar; after service in the Red Army, he settled in Minusinsk. He worked as a patrol officer before losing his job in 1989.[2] He claims that in 1990 he was "reborn" as Vissarion, a returned Christ. In his system this does not make him God, but instead the word of God. His religion combines elements of the Russian Orthodox Church with Buddhism, apocalypticism, collectivism, and ecological values. His followers observe strict regulations, are vegetarians,[3] and are allowed no vices such as smoking or drinking alcohol, and money is banned.[4][5] The aim of the group is to unite all religions on Earth. Vissarion formed his religion around the time of the fall of the USSR.[6]
Tiberkul, the settlement in the Taiga, was established in 1994 on a territory of 2.5 square kilometres (620 acres), and today the community spans several nearby villages as well, including villages of Petropavlovka and Cheremshanka, at ca. 53°53′N 93°45′E / 53.883°N 93.750°E, and counts some five thousand inhabitants, largely living autochthonous and on ecological principles. The central settlement, also called The Town and The Mountain, has a three-tiered structure: the Town itself (Abode of Dawn), the Heavenly Abode, and the Temple Peak.
In October 1995, the religious association of Vissarion officially registered as the "Church of the Last Testament".
Personal life[edit]
Vissarion has two wives, and six children from two marriages. He rejected his first wife and married a nineteen-year-old woman, who had lived with Vissarion since the age of seven.[7]
Vissarion has a sister named Irina. Vissarion considers Mary, mother of Jesus, as his own mother.[8] The biological mother of Vissarion is a woman named Nadyezhda.
Vissarion's cult is estimated[by whom?] to have some ten thousand adherents, with claims of up to 50,000 adherents in eighty-three communities spread over 150 square kilometers.[citation needed].
Since 1992, biographer Vadim Redkin has published an annual volume detailing Vissarion's activities. Vissarion has attracted a number of followers from Germany's esoteric subculture, and seven volumes of Vadim's account have been translated into German.[9]
In March 2010, UK TV channel, Channel 4 showed an hour-long documentary about Vissarion and his followers.[10]
In May 2012, the Vice YouTube channel uploaded a video titled "Cult Leader Thinks He's Jesus (Documentary Exclusive)". This video follows the experiences of Rocco, a reporter for Vice in Petropavlovka and his interview with Vissarion.[11] The video depicts the settlement and the people as a very nice place with good people, but the ideas of the "religion" as very cultish. This was the first time Vissarion had granted an interview in three years. Rocco asked him about the stance of his religion and what it is based on, such as aliens, the downfall of the USSR, his favorite color and foods, and his experiences and memories of Jesus. Vissarion avoided direct answers.
In August 2012, the 16x9 YouTube channel uploaded an interview titled "Jesus of Siberia".[12] In August 2013, the SBS Dateline YouTube channel uploaded a video called "Jesus of Siberia"[13]
In January 2014, the RT YouTube Channel uploaded a documentary titled "Siberian 'Messiah' (RT Documentary)".[14] The video shows that he predicts that a great flood is coming and that he promises salvation and spiritual perfection to his followers. His followers choose to abandon their homes and build settlements near the sacred Mountain, where "The Teacher" lives. One woman, a former member of the cult, in the video shares her experience and explains how her new faith has torn her family apart.
In 2017, he appeared on the BBC documentary Russia with Simon Reeve.
There is a community in Russia who are followers of Vissarion in Siberia, the population of this community is 4000. There are Vissarion churches in Germany and in Bulgaria.
See also[edit]
- ^ Obscura, Atlas. "Russian Cult May be The Largest Religious Reservation In The World". Slate.com. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ Сибирский Иисус Христос - бывший гаишник
- ^ The Argus, Brighton 2002 Archived 2009-02-15 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ The Vissarion Cult in Russia - Lermanet, November 6, 2003
- ^ 'Reborn' Jesus Leads Vegans in Russia - Newser, August 29, 2009
- ^ "Cult Leader Thinks He's Jesus (Documentary Exclusive)". VICE News. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ Семён Максимов."Позови меня в даль светлую" или сказки дядюшки Виссариона//Миссионерское обозрение, № 3,4,6, 1998
- ^ Последний Завет. Т.1, СП-б, Фламинго, 1996, вопрос 24.
- ^ Vissarion
- ^ A long weekend with the son of god - Channel 4
- ^ Cult Leader Thinks He's Jesus
- ^ Jesus of Siberia
- ^ Jesus of Siberia
- ^ 'Messiah' (RT Documentary)
External links[edit]
- Orthodox church and Vissarion
- Film of BBC A Long Weekend with The Son of God (Filmmaker George Carey).
- Official Russian-language website
- English-language website
- English-language Last Testament
- Vissarion Community International Portal
- Stanislav Krupar's photos of Vissarion community
- Globe and Mail: Jesus Lives
- The Washington Post: Novel Faiths Find Followers Among Russia's Disillusioned
- The Guardian on him
- Section in news about religion in Russia listed under "Sect in Siberia
- Sydney Morning Herald article
- ABC Nightline video and article
- Vice Guide to Travel: Jesus of Siberia
- Russian-language profile and critique
- Cult Leader Thinks He's Jesus
- Reincarnated Jesus' Secluded Siberian Sect


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PHOENIX -- The final phase of the project that will add a climbing lane to the southbound part of Interstate 17 is set to begin, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
A statement from ADOT said that the final overnight blasting closure on the portion of the I-17 south of Camp Verde took place Feb. 18, and the safety improvement project will move ahead to the paving portion.
The project is expected to be completed in early summer.
The climbing lane, which has cost $11.8 million and started in January 2013, will provide an additional southbound lane for the final two miles to the top of Copper Canyon, the statement said.
ADOT has moved about 350,000 tons of dirt and boulders from Copper Canyon to make room for the lane, which will make it easier for drivers to pass slow-moving cars and trucks.
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Kathy Deveny is big enough to admit it: "I have been a closet Paris addict for years, and I can't read enough about these chicks--Paris, Britney, Lindsay Lohan," she says. "They're young, beautiful and do whatever the hell they want. I've always had a soft spot for good-time girls."
And then came parenthood. Kathy, an assistant managing editor and the author, with Raina Kelley, of this week's cover story, is the mother of Jing Jing, a 6-year-old who, like many young girls, is fascinated by the Lindsay-Paris-Britney celebrity axis. "One morning I was mocking Lindsay and Jing Jing got upset," Kathy says. "I said in an offhand way that Lindsay, Paris and Britney are kind of bad girls. 'They are not ,' Jing Jing said. She was very indignant, took it very personally. All of a sudden I could imagine her teen-age rebellion, and it scared the hell out of me. I realized that I want her to someday have the beauty and independence of those girls, but still dress and behave the way I think she should--and definitely not have sex."
The result of that unsettling--yet, among parents, common--epiphany is our cover story on the effect a sex-saturated culture may be having on young girls. Yes, parents have fretted about the declining morals of the coming generation from time immemorial, but the fact that concerns are ancient does not make them any less relevant to the present. While some social-science trend lines are moving in the right direction (teen pregnancy, for instance, is down), kids, educators and parents we talked to worry that there is a growing "Girls Gone Wild" effect--that, as one mother put it, we are at risk of raising "prosti-tots." Many people clearly sense that something is afoot. In the NEWSWEEK Poll, 77 percent say celebrities like Hilton, Spears and Lohan have too much influence on young girls, and 84 percent think sex plays a bigger role in pop culture than it did 20 or 30 years ago.
I suspect that some readers will take a look at this week's cover and think we have, in the language of media critics, "gone soft." A quick, cynical interpretation might be: NEWSWEEK wanted to sell a lot of magazines, so we are playing the celebrity card with Paris Hilton and Britney Spears--an interesting interpretation, but an inaccurate one. First, our newsstand revenue, while important, is a very small part of our business, and I have no expectation that this issue will sell any more or any less than most issues do. Second, the story is not another celeb profile, nor are we pretending to have discovered that, hey, there is a whole lot of sex out there in the culture.
Our essay is, rather, a serious-minded attempt to figure out how the prevailing celebrity ethos of women behaving badly is--and is not--affecting girls. We cover the country in full, and little is closer to home than the impact the culture has on our families.
We know there is still a war on in Iraq; the issue is rich with coverage of the president, a Shiite death cult, China's designs on the moon and Evan Thomas, Howard Fineman and Fareed Zakaria on Bush, 2008 and Islam's civil war. Elsewhere, Debra Rosenberg has an exclusive interview with Sandra Day O'Connor, Susannah Meadows writes about Hillary Clinton's spiritual journey, and Allison Samuels and Sean Smith ask whether the rising number of black nominees signals a new day for the Oscars.
On that morning when Kathy and her daughter were discussing Lindsay Lohan, Kathy was reminded anew of a truth about parenting: "This is really hard." It is, and in the end, the answer almost certainly lies where it always has: at home, in the values we teach in word and in deed.


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The future is unwritten.
I believe (and have evidence of in my own experience) that some things are *indeed* destined to occur.
But I agree with one of the earlier posts that says a vision occurs at a point in time - I call it 'looking through a window in time' .... as we have free will and can indeed change our course. Then you get into the area of probabilities, etc.
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The future is not set. When southbeach psychic had her vision, that was the future as it was going to continue at that point in time.
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Celebrities are subject to some of the most nasty, vitriolic and just plain evil treatment in the press, tabloids and yes, even fan sites, that anyone could imagine..If you are "high-profile", then you can expect not a moment's peace wherever you go, having to deal with security, paparazzi and an endless succession of shallow encounters and general harassment. Everyone wants something from you, it's never enough, and there are always plenty of sharks circling, looking for a chance to profit from any misfortune or indiscretion.
While many of the glitterati are indeed somewhat new age (or at least hedonistic) and tolerant of a great many things, perceptions and misperceptions about an actress can make or break a blossoming career.
You obviously have no idea what it feels like to be sitting on YOUR private balcony 35 floors in the air, hungover in your underwear at 6:00 am - then to grab a cup of coffee, check email and see those EXACT pictures of YOURSELF on the Internet minutes later. It is one of the strangest feelings in the world.


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The cast of "Guardians of the Galaxy" is hard at work following their triumphant appearance at San Diego Comic-Con a few weeks ago, and Dave Bautista's Twitter feed is quickly becoming the one to watch.
The wrestler-turned-actor keeps his hundreds of thousands of followers updated on his "Guardians" shooting schedule—at least as updated as he can while shooting a movie that's shrouded in secrecy. One of his most recent tweets, however, reveals what could be a plot point from Marvel's first space saga. The TwitPic shows Bautista engaged in some underwater training. Check out the whole tweet after the jump!
@JamesGunn :No U cant B Namor & Drax Me:But! JG:Out of the tank Dave Me:But! JG:Out of the tank ya big goof! pic.twitter.com/6OGa1aPZ2n— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) July 31, 2013
The tweet's text humorously simulates a conversation between Bautista and director James Gunn wherein Bautista frames the training as part of a campaign to play Marvel's undersea ruler, Namor. And yes, I just drained the fun tweet of all it's comedic power by explaining it in a dry sentence. I killed the funny. But what scene could Bautista be prepping for? Could one of their spaceships flood, or will the fugitive heroes find themselves under the sea?
One more interesting thing about this TwitPic: thanks to the water and lightning, Bautista looks as green as the character he plays in "Guardians." With the film shooting on closed sound stages, this is the closest we've come to seeing what any of the actors will look like in the final product.
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Heading above the clouds? Find travel insurance that covers injury, illness and other challenges you could face on your hiking and trekking adventures.Trekkers travel insurance covers injuries, helicopter evacuations, lost or stolen gear, altitude sickness, weather cancellations and more – making it just as important as your first-aid kit or sunscreen.
Let it protect you as you face the elements head on.
How do travel insurance policies cover trekking and how do I find the best policy for my needs?
Each insurer may treat trekking slightly differently. We've done the research to check how each brand on finder covers trekking below:
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*No altitude limits however you must take reasonable care
Important information on travel insurance for trekking
Will travel insurance cover me if I go trekking?
Trekking is usually covered along with adventure sports like abseiling, kayaking and windsurfing, but insurers will have specific conditions you must adhere to.
Highest point of altitude for popular treks
Can I get cover for treks over 4000m in altitude? What about over 6000m?
|Highest point of altitude
|Brands that will cover this altitude
|Fitz Roy Trek
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|The Snowman Trek
|AIG, Columbus Direct, Cover-More, Easy, iTrek, Simply Travel Insurance, Travel Insurance Direct, Virgin, WorldCar, youGo
|W Circuit
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|Everest base camp
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|Markha Valley Trek
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Some of the most thrilling treks in the world are over 4000m above sea level.
Whether or not you can get travel insurance for high altitude treks will depend on the policy you choose. For instance, Woolworths Travel Insurance has a cover limit of 3,000m, while youGo Travel Insurance has no altitude restrictions (provided that you take reasonable care).
Always check the altitude limit
A day before Joseph departed for the Markha Valley Trek, his good friend Kevin decided to join him last minute. Joseph had been told by his travel agent that the Markha Valley Trek was covered by his policy, and he safety assumed all policies would do the same. With this assumption Kevin assured Joseph that the travel insurance on his credit card would cover him.
On the third day of the hike, Kevin sprained his ACL going down a steep set of slippery steps. At this point they had reached over 4,000 metres above sea level and the only method of evacuation was by helicopter.
Kevin was evacuated to the nearest hospital and treated for his injury. After being cleared from hospital, Kevin was confident that his travel insurance policy would cover all expenses. Unfortunately Kevin's travel insurance on his credit card had an altitude limit of 1,000 metres for treks. Kevin was left with a massive hospital bill on top of the cost of the helicopter.
Cost of helicopter evacuation
- $950
Hospital expenses
- $500
Insurance cover
- $0
Out of pocket expenses
- $1,450
Crucial hiking risks and why travel insurance is a must
- Altitude sickness. Your body may not be use to the effects of altitude. This can result in headaches, nausea, shortness of breath and even hospitalisation.
- Injuries. Many treks go for long distances, and feature steep inclines and declines. The combination of fatigue and difficult walks can increase your chances of injury.
- Food poisoning. When trekking overseas, the quality of food and hygiene may not be of the best standard. Food poisoning on a 10 day trek would be a nightmare.
- Theft on camp sites. Camp sites of treks can be filled with tourists, trek workers and the possibility of theft.
- Poisonous animals and plants. Depending on the terrain of the trek, there may be poisonous animals and plants around. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that between 2002 and 2005, over 5,000 hospitalisations in Australia due to contact with poisonous animals and plants.
How can travel insurance protect you as you trek?
Trekking exposes you to the elements for longer periods of time compared to other adventure sports, you run the risk of slips, falls, exposure to adverse weather and even theft. Travel insurance provides you cover while you hike with:
- Emergency medical expenses. If you're injured and require surgery for instance, travel insurance can cover you.
- Helicopter and air evacuation. At high altitude, helicopter evacuation may be the only means of assistance.
- Theft and stolen items. If you're items are stolen, your policy may be able to help you recover some of the cost.
- Cancellations. If for some reason you're forced to cancel your trek, travel insurance can cover you for non-refundable tour costs.
Am I covered for helicopter evacuations?
If you're injured on your hike, then you can get air evacuation by helicopter under two conditions:
- It must be medically necessary
- You must inform your travel insurers emergency assistance team
What is considered medically necessary?
Helicopter evacuation can be considered medically necessary by a licensed medical practitioner or by a licensed tour guide.
Why do I need to contact my travel insurer?
Contacting your insurer as soon as possible allows them to confirm cover with you so that you don't end up liable for a bill that you can't pay. Travel insurance medical assistance teams can also help organise medical evacuation and guarantee payment with the appropriate hospital for you.
Am I covered if I get lost?
According to finder.com.au's research, Insure4Less offers search and rescue cover.
Travel insurance brands typically cover evacuations for medical emergencies, but not for search and rescue operations. This means that any evacuation costs that you pick up as a result of being lost will need to be covered out of your own pocket. The best thing you can do is to organise your trek through an organised tour. If a situation arises where you're lost, the organised tour will have means of rescue.
Do I need to tell my insurer about my plans to go trekking?
Your policy will either:
- Automatically cover trekking
- Require you to add it as an additional item
- Require you to add an additional sports or adventure pack
While most policies do automatically include trekking and hiking, it's a good idea to double check with your policy before planning a trek overseas.
If you need to claim
Duty of disclosure is applicable if you need to make a claim. For instance if you're injured but are not honest with the activity that led to the claim (e.g. trekking with ropes), your won't be honoured and you'll be liable for all expenses.
Will I pay more for trekking cover?
This will depend on the travel insurance brand you go with. For example, if you have a policy with Travel Insurance Direct you are automatically covered for trekking cover. On the other hand, if you take out a policy with World Nomad's then you are automatically covered for treks up to 2,000m in altitude. For treks over this height, you will need to upgrade your plan for an additional price.
Tips for staying safe when trekking overseas
- Equipment. If you aren't already familiar with maps and GPS units, you should learn how to use them before setting off on your trip. This is especially true if you're planning to trek alone or as a duo. Be sure that you know how to use all your equipment.
- Plot your course. Selecting a trekking course starts with being realistic about your fitness levels, safety and accessibility in case of an emergency. If you're considering a course overseas, it might be a good idea to join a group tour. Group operators always insist that your policy makes provision for medical emergencies and evacuation.
- Check the weather. Be sure to check the weather forecast for the dates and location you're planning to visit.
- Go with a guide. A guide will accommodate to your pace and most likely will know the ins and outs of the trail.
- Know your limits. Go at your own pace, and don't be afraid to take a rest. Fatigue on tricky walking surfaces can easily result in injuries.
- Pack light. Take only the essentials and you'll thank yourself over a 5 day hike.
What to do if you injure yourself on your hike
Here's what to do if you find yourself in a medical emergency overseas.
- Contact your insurer. You must let your insurer know as soon as possible. A good policy will provide for immediate assistance in a medical emergency and arrange for hospital expenses to be covered. You'll also have to download, complete and send a claims form to the insurer, along with all the required documentation.
- Provide supporting information to make the claim. You'll be asked to provide information to help the insurer better process your claim. This can include medical and police reports, statements from travel providers, original receipts and proof of ownership. Foreign-language documents must be translated into English.
- Cooperate. Be as honest and forthcoming as possible when providing information and evidence. You must not admit liability or offer to pay for damage without first consulting your insurer.
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