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Question: You spent four or five days of intensive discussions with the US Secretary of State John Kerry and the International Syria Support Group (ISSG). Can you tell us about any progress you have achieved? Is this the end of diplomacy regarding the agreement on the cessation of hostilities? What do you have to say to the Syrian people today?
S.Lavrov: Everything which we said already in the resolutions of the UN Security Council, in the decisions of the International Syria Support Group, and in the Russian-American documents which have eventually been made public -- because our American friends were shying away from doing so, for reasons I don't understand. Basically, this approach, as consolidated in the resolutions of the Security Council, provides for movement on several tracks: fighting terrorism; making sure that there is a ceasefire between the government and the moderate opposition, except for Jabhat al-Nusra and ISIL; ensuring humanitarian access; and launching immediately a political process, which must be inclusive, involving all Syrian parties without any pre-conditions.
The Security Council and the Russian-American agreement also provided for separation of those opposition groups who would like to be part of the cessation of hostilities from Jabhat al-Nusra, and this was demanded, I think, in January, or in December. And this goal has been reiterated repeatedly. Unfortunately, the Coalition led by the United States, which committed itself to make sure that this separation happens, has not been able to do this, though my good friend and colleague John Kerry, every time we meet, reaffirms that this is the commitment of the United States. We understand that this is a difficult task, but everything is difficult in Syria. And to say that you close your eyes on the fact that Jabhat al-Nusra is covering its positions with some moderate groups – and therefore, don't touch Jabhat al-Nusra -- is not what we agreed on.
The second topic, which is very important, which is crucial, is the political process. We cannot just close our eyes when one group of Syrian representatives sabotages the decision of the UN Security Council, which clearly stated launching the process without any preconditions. I don't envy the UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura and his team -- we sympathize with them. But I believe they should be more guided by the Security Council resolutions rather than by caprices of some of the participants of negotiations. Especially since this very group says that they would not participate in the negotiations if there is no pre-decision of the fate of the President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar Assad. This is, again, a flagrant violation of the UN Security Council Resolutions.
So we are all in favor of the ceasefire. But without separation of the opposition from Jabhat al-Nusra, the ceasefire is meaningless. During the period from September 12th, when the Russian-American document was formally enforced, after this date, almost 350 attacks of the opposition in Aleppo alone against the government and some residential quarters. Many people were killed, including Syrian military and civilians. And this is not the way the cessation of hostilities should be maintained. But, when the Syrian government responded to these attacks, we were told that this is undermining the credibility of the entire exercise; therefore, they must not respond, sit idle for seven days, and then, maybe, the opposition would be kind enough to agree that the cessation of hostilities should be maintained by the opposition as well.
And the second issue is humanitarian deliveries. I alluded already in my speech to the problems for the entire process created by the incidents in Deir ez-Zor and Aleppo. And I can only say that the Russian-American deal provided for "Castello Road" to be made safe for humanitarian deliveries, and there was a mechanism and procedures agreed in very great detail. In particular, it was provided for the government and the opposition to move by equal distances from the "Castello Road". The government started doing this several days ago, the opposition did not reciprocate. More than that, the opposition started firing at the government forces as they were withdrawing in accordance with the Russian-American agreement. And then again, the agreement provided for the government to create one checkpoint, and for the opposition to create another one. The government did what it was to do, the opposition didn't lift a finger.
So we have to understand one very simple thing: All components of the package endorsed by the UN Security Council must be addressed with the same vigor. And we cannot tolerate a situation when humanitarian aspects are being abused and speculated upon, for purposes -- I'd like to be mistaken, but it seems that some people want to spare Jabhat al-Nusra and keep it, maybe, for a later stage, when the notorious "Plan B" might be announced.
Question: At the ISSG meeting yesterday there was a demand for a seven-day truce. We understand you offer three days. And today you had a meeting with the US Secretary of State John Kerry. Was there a compromise found between the two of you? And what good is seven days or three days if you stated that the humanitarian conditions cannot be improved without rooting out the terrorist groups first?
S.Lavrov: Well, if you want to go into these details, I have to say a couple of words which I normally would prefer not to pronounce. Originally, our American colleagues, I think on Wednesday, said: "Why cannot we consider a three-day period? At least a three-day period." We checked with the military who know the situation on the ground and we accepted it next morning. They said: "Thank you very much, but we now need seven." I don't think this is the appropriate way to conduct negotiations. In principle, I'm convinced that these kind of things: for how long you can announce pilot-truce period, what would be the guarantee that it wouldn't be violated – all these things must be discussed by professional military people. And we did create a Geneva cell with the United States. And the people there – at least the Russian military representatives – they are ready to sit down and to develop a common map of this location of Jabhat al-Nusra so that there is no ambiguity, so that there is no outcry every time Jabhat al-Nusra is hit and people start complaining that you hit, you know, somebody else. This is the key of the problem. Otherwise, as I said, as soon as we separate, we can have truce forever for those who are not Jabhat al-Nusra.
Question: The possibility of the US establishing control over Syria's airspace was discussed this week. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said that for the US to control all of the airspace in Syria would require [it] to go to war against Syria and Russia. What do you think about this?
Is the US unable or unwilling to dissociate the moderate opposition from the terrorists? If the US is unwilling to do so, this is a sabotage of all the previous arrangements.
S.Lavrov: Regarding the initiatives discussed in the US Congress, frankly, I have a restrained attitude toward them. I do not follow them too closely, in part because many steps taken on Capitol Hill are designed, in particular due to internal political pressure, to create an immediate propaganda effect and have no chance for realisation. Anyway, I am happy that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford does not want to go to war against Russia and Syria, as you said. This is the responsible stance of a military professional.
As for dissociating the moderates from the terrorists, I said in my remarks at the General Assembly today that we are getting the impression that someone either does not want to or is unable to do this. With respect to inability, members of the US-led coalition have a decisive effect on the groups that are fighting in Syria. We know more or less precisely which coalition member can influence this or that group. This is clear. The task is simply to issue an order and stop supporting them until they move away from the positions held by the terrorists. This has not been done. If, as they tell us, the Syrian government should stop making flights to convince these groups that it is safe for them to move away from Jabhat al-Nusra and that nobody will bomb them, we are not convinced. We see this connection as artificial. We tend to see this not as inability but as the unwillingness of the coalition as a whole, because such decisions are taken in the coalition on the basis of consensus. Orders are not given there. This is the reality of the modern world, which is no longer unipolar. The times when orders were issued from one world capital are gone. Russia works with all political opposition groups and all members of the US-led coalition, but more closely with the regional countries. We have been talking about the need to draw a line between the healthy patriotic opposition and the terrorists, because history has shown that flirting with terrorists and using them to achieve one's time-serving geopolitical goals leads to a situation where the terrorists that have been used start using the users. They will redirect their dirty plans towards you, as happened with the mujahedin in Afghanistan who developed into al-Qaeda or the creation of the Islamic State following the events in Iraq. This is walking into the same trap twice.
As I said, our contacts with regional countries indicate that they are aware of this problem, and so we probably need to continue to build confidence between the external players. This can help us achieve the desired result. But if this is not inability but unwillingness – I hope it's not so; I don't want to think that this may be so – then the only conclusion is that all denials of the existence of a "Plan B" for Syria are untrue.
Question: You've been telling us how you've come here searching for peace and trying to revive the ceasefire. Yet, since you've been in New York for the last 48 hours, there's been a major escalation of the bombardment of Aleppo. How do you explain that? Are Russian aircraft involved? And if it's just the Syrian Air Force, do you condemn it?
S.Lavrov: I condemn anyone who violates the international humanitarian law. I explained already to you – I hope you were listening to my answer to the first question – what this entire situation is about. You cannot speculate on the humanitarian aspects of the crisis, on the humanitarian sufferings of the civilians. And by this, by insisting on humanitarian deliveries first you have a pretext not to move on political process, not to move on separation of the opposition from the terrorists. It's a very dirty game, if this is done intentionally.
As far as the attacks are concerned, if you listen to the UN Security Council debate, what I said was: we insist on the investigation of what happened to the humanitarian convoy in the eastern Aleppo. the US Secretary of State John Kerry said, unfortunately, that they know who did it. Fine, you know, we have been through this two years ago when the Malaysian airline plane was shot down over Ukraine. We insisted that the UN Security Council launched the investigation. The Americans said: "Yes, OK, the investigation may go, but we know who did it." That's the difference. Either you have the right for the final wisdom and use this as you please, or you are a member of international community and you want some collective action and some truth to be established. By the way, I spoke of Deir ez-Zor, and the Americans told us: "Yes, that was a mistake but we apologized, so forget about it." I brought a quote from the Voice of America of September 20, US Central Command spokesman Col. John Thomas – direct quote: "For roughly two full days (that's about Deir ez-Zor) we were observing this target and believed that we had pretty good intelligence on what we were looking at. It was a dynamic target, so it was not a planned deliberate strike," he explained. "But we did take a couple of days to develop the target, and the decision was made by the decision authority that it was a "good" target after looking at all the intelligence and considering it. So the decision was not made on the spur of the moment." How about that?
In Deir ez-Zor the situation has been static for more than two years. The government troops surrounded by ISIL, and that's it. And, you know, if this is a mistake after "two full days" of intelligence and of targeting, then we also want investigation, frankly speaking.
And by the way, regarding the humanitarian convoy, it's not very difficult to find what was used to hit it: artillery shell, a rocket, aerial bomb. There must be debris of this ordinance. So we asked the Americans who might have access there to start the honest investigation. I hope they would do this. The US Secretary of State John Kerry said that they also want to know the truth.
Question: Your colleague Mr.John Kerry has spoken today about a little progress today on possibly saving the deal. Can you tell us what that progress might be? Is Russia now considering a possible seven-day truce? And if this happens to all fall apart, what is your "Plan B"?
S.Lavrov: We don't have any "Plan B" bec ause we are convinced that there is no military solution to this crisis. Mr.John Kerry is also convinced that there could be no military solution, he said so yesterday.
Unfortunately, when we created ISSG, the first declaration of that group was not able to reflect this simple phrase: "There is no military solution to the Syrian conflict." Some members of the group prevented all of us to say this in one voice.
As regards the situation between us and the Americans as co-chairs of the ISSG, I said already a couple of times today that any special measures which go beyond the document of September 9, are senseless if we don't start separation. Our military sit in Geneva, the Americans also have their team there, but they are not very open, if you wish, to daily serious work.
We are convinced that it is not going to take long if intelligence is put on the table and a map is agreed upon with locations of Jabhat al-Nusra. And then there would be no misunderstanding, no nothing. I mean nothing, which would be preventing us from moving on humanitarian, on ceasefire, cessation of hostilities.
And, of course, there must be immediate relaunch of political process which the UN Security Council demanded to start any preconditions. But for this you have to deliver on what you committed yourself to in December – separate the opposition from Jabhat al-Nusra. We were told: one month, then we were told: two weeks, then we were told: couple of months, then we were told: very difficult. And then we were told: "But we still will be trying to do this." But to separate, as I said, you need to sit down, to have a map, and to agree on locations of Jabhat al-Nusra – compare intelligence of the Russian military, we have intelligence of course, and the Americans have the same and their coalition partners. But the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford who was already quoted today, I think yesterday said that sharing intelligence with Russia is a bad idea. And that's on the day when the Russian-American documents were made public and they clearly, explicitly require exchange of intelligence. So who takes the decisions – it's very difficult to understand. It does not help in this situation and it increases suspicion that something is fishy.
And we never mentioned "Plan B". "Plan B" was mentioned by our partners, mentioned and then denied, but I hope – I trust Mr.John Kerry when he says that he is convinced there is no military solution, this is absolutely our position as well.
Question: And is Russia now considering a seven-day truce?
S.Lavrov: I said that any truce – seven days or three days – would be senseless, because I gave you examples of what was going on after September 12, when the document was enforced – 350 attacks by the opposition close to Jabhat al-Nusra against government troops and against living quarters, people get killed from the Syrian Army, from the civilian population and absolute inability of the American-led coalition to deliver on the pulling back from "Castello Road" which the government started doing actually. And they just refused. We want to see any sign which would prove that the coalition has influence on those who are on the ground facing the government. I don't think it's asking too much.
Question: On the question of chemical weapons, the UN's joint investigative mechanism recently confirmed that Syria and the Islamic State have used chemical weapons in the case of Syria more than once. I wanted to know if Russia favors any kind of penalties, any sort of disciplinary actions, sanctions, a resolution of the Council, any way to sort of push for accountability on this issue and whether you had discussions with the US Secretary of State John Kerry on this issue.
S.Lavrov: No, we didn't discuss it. I mean, our delegations discussed it in the UN Security Council. It's a good report, good quality. Unfortunately, you quoted it a bit differently – it does not say that they confirm that the government and ISIL used the chemical weapons. They present evidence, which is not conclusive and they recognize this. It was very professionally formulated, and we want truth to be established. There is a mechanism which, I think, was extended a little timewise exactly for this purpose and we will be ready to cooperate with it.
Question: The regional powers, especially Turkey and Israel both were involved almost simultaneously against the Syrian army in some instances and against other opposition groups. How are your contacts with these regional groups, especially when it comes to the area close or in proximity to Aleppo and those which are close to the Golan? How can they play a role, a different role in this conflict?
S.Lavrov: Anyone who is present on the ground in Syria without invitation, without consent of the government, is there in violation of the international law. Anyone who flies Syrian airspace without consent, without acquiescence at least of the Syrian government is violating international law as well. Yes, we are, as I said, in touch with all the regional countries, we understand their concerns, the real challenges to their security – be it Turkey, be it Israel, be it other countries, and we have a dialogue with them trying to make sure that whatever they are concerned by being to be resolved in the framework of international law. It is not difficult, it is not impossible. The basic problem in this regard is unwillingness of some of regional players to recognize that whatever you say, whatever you send to your friends in the armed opposition, the single biggest, most efficient force fighting ISIL and Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria is the Syrian army. And just to stick to the notion that five years ago President Bashar Assad became illegitimate and therefore we are not going to fight terror collectively till he is there. I think it's absolutely irresponsible. But little by little life, I think, will make everyone understand that it's only together that you fight terrorism and you must have your priorities right. The Americans, the responsible American officials, recognized at least in our discussions that ISIL is a much bigger threat than Assad. So have your priorities right.
Question: Thank you. Good to see you again. The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O'Brien has given constant press conferences and speeches on Syria denying a lot of convoys to different parts of the country which could be a war crime if you are trying to starve people, just like throwing barrel bombs at civilians is one. Have you any influence in trying to get the humanitarian convoys moving, and I'm not speaking about the mess in Aleppo.
S.Lavrov: You know, it is not exactly accurate what Mr. Stephen O'Brien has said as presented by you. There is statistics, which somehow UN and Geneva are not circulating – statistics about quite a number of towns and cities where humanitarian assistance has been moving during this week after the document was endorsed. But UN somehow circulates information only on denial, not information on receiving and allowing. Next time you talk to him or he talks to you ask him for the full information. I believe this would be a better picture.
By the way, still on Aleppo, There was another meeting on August 26 between me and Mr.John Kerry in Geneva, and Mr. Staffan de Mistura was there. He said: "It's a very lucky coincidence, very symbolic. We are meeting in Geneva, and today the first humanitarian convoy will move from Turkey to eastern Aleppo." And we were even preparing some statement for the press and some celebration. And then the UN people received a message from the so-called local council in eastern Aleppo who said: "If you use "Castello Road", we would hit this convoy, we would fire at it." And I asked Mr.John Kerry whether they would just swallow this threat or they have some influence to use some of their friends in the coalition and in the region to discipline these people to let the humanitarian goodies into eastern Aleppo. They could not react. Mr. Staffan de Mistura said: "Well, let's wait for a couple of days. Maybe on August 28 they will change their mind." Then he hoped they would do this in early September and so on and so forth. I believe this is unacceptable.
Speaking of this, I read, I think, in the Wall Street Journal the next day after Aleppo incident that the day before this unlucky convoy moved the same local council in the same part of Aleppo said: "Please don't send the convoy because the government plans to hit it." And apparently the UN people from Mr. Stephen O'Brien department said: "The risk of shelling is not the reason not to send the convoy." I'm not, you know, in support of conspiracy theories, but if the same group one month ago says: we will fire at this convoy, and then one month later they say: the government will do this – even more reason to have a very thorough and very objective investigation.
Question: To take you to a somewhat different part of the Middle East. I had an exchange just a couple of hours ago with your French colleague Jean-Marc Ayrault about the peace conference that they would like to hold, they say, in December. What I'd like to know is: is your government in any way involved? Do you support the holding of this peace conference? Are you going to be participating in some way and what realistically in December do you hope to accomplish?
S.Lavrov: We were not consulted on this initiative; we were just told that there would be a meeting to discuss it in Paris on June 3. I could not make it – I had something which prevented me from going. My deputy went there. He participated in it, he listened to what was said by the French hosts who explained their vision of this conference. But that preparatory meeting on June 3 was attended by quite a number of countries whom the French invited but no, we were not consulted. Now we understand their concept better – they want to address social situation in Palestine, economic situation, infrastructure and of course also other measures of confidence building.
We support anything which brings us closer to the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian talks. For this to happen, any initiative must be acceptable to both sides. And when it is acceptable to both parties, then the parties must agree on what will be the added value.
Some ten years ago, by the way, we wanted to convene a conference. We didn't announce it just out of the blue – we went to the UN Security Council, the UN Security Council endorsed a Moscow conference initiative, but we made it very clear that we would only move when we are convinced that the parties are ready to do something positive together. If this is going to be the case with the French initiative, I would be only glad. But so far it doesn't seem like the parties are equally eager to consider it.
But we are working with both Israel and Palestine; we have to resume negotiations anyway and there are some ideas that, you know, there might be some meetings between the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of the State of Palestine President Mahmud Abbas and that we might be helpful. If this is the case, if they both want it, we certainly wouldn't be found wanting.
Question: I'd like to follow up on what's next in Syria. From just listening to you it appeared that you are saying that a three-day truce or a seven-day ceasefire aren't going to work unless there's real serious action on separating the opposition from Jabhat al-Nusra. Does that mean that we are going to have to wait, the world is going to have to wait for that to happen before there's any serious chance of a new cessation of hostilities? Are you and the US Secretary of State John Kerry planning to hold more talks either today or in the near future?
S.Lavrov: No, that means that I need to repeat what I said but I hope you can listen to your recorder after the press conference.
But, you know, just one example – Yemen. There was a coup, a rebellion, the President ran away a couple of years ago but unlike Ukraine where next morning after the president left Kiev people said: "OK, fine, we recognize this government." In Yemen, for the second consecutive year we say: "No, he must be brought back." That's just in brackets about double standards to the situations which are very similar especially taken into account that in case of Ukraine the coup took place next morning after the coup leaders signed a deal with the president of Ukraine witnessed by Germany, France and Poland. And all of them just washed their hands and said: "Well, he left Kiev." By the way, he didn't run abroad – he went to another city.
But Yemen – for the second consecutive year we are trying to find some mysterious solution which would resolve this disaster, humanitarian disaster by the way. Talk to Mr. Stephen O'Brien, he knows, he told me how bad things are in Yemen. We all want the participants of this conflict – both Yemeni parties and the coalition – with the help of the international community to find a way out. The latest plan designed after so many failed plans was produced, I think, by the USA, the UK, Saudi Arabia and supported by the UN envoy. The first step of this plan is creation of the government of national unity. Just like it was in the case of Ukraine which was violated by the opposition who signed it. But in Yemen the first item is government of national unity and then surrender of weapons, then pulling back from the territories.
And I ask the Americans and all those who raise questions in the same vein as you just did: why in Yemen we all agreed that unless there's some political framework satisfying all participants of the crisis, of the conflict, and why in Syria we say: no political process until total quiet for one month or one week or three days? I hope you can take this as an answer.
Question: Just a quick follow up. Are you planning to meet the US Secretary of State John Kerry again today?
S.Lavrov: We met already.
Question: Details of the recent ceasefire agreement remain secret. Were the Kurdish YPG forces included in that ceasefire? Do you think that future ceasefire agreement should emphasize that attacking YPG forces by opposition or the government forces is a breach of that future ceasefire agreement?
S.Lavrov: Yes, but I don't think that the cessation of hostilities details are secret. As I said, they were made public first by the Associated Press, I think, and then the US State Department published them without telling us in spite of the fact that from the very beginning we insisted on making them public. But we thought it would be normal and appropriate to do it together as two sponsors, co-chairs and two authors of this document. But it doesn't matter. The main thing is that they are available and the entire mass of these decisions – ISSG's, the UN Security Council's, Russian-American cessation of hostilities– it proceeds from a very clear principle that ISIL and Jabhat al-Nusra are considered as terrorist organizations and listed as such by the UN Security Council. Anyone else is not considered as terrorist, is not considered as fair game, provided they join the cessation of hostilities or provided they don't attack any one of the participants of this cessation of hostilities. That's my answer.
Question: The YPG declared that they accept the ceasefire. But given the sensitivity as you are well aware of between YPG and Turkish-backed opposition groups, do you think there should be an emphasis that attacking YPG forces is a violation of a ceasefire?
S.Lavrov: It's already very much explicit from the documents which are made officially public. I told you: it's only Jabhat al-Nusra and ISIL which are not covered by the cessation of hostilities. Those except Jabhat al-Nusra and ISIL who want to be part of the cessation of hostilities have protection of the cessation of hostilities and of the UN Security Council.
Question: What about next UN Secretary General? Do you have any thoughts on next UN Secretary General?
S.Lavrov: A lot.


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Would like Live Mesh on my work PC
I requested that IT install Live Mesh on my workstation so that I can synchronise my work files with my personal laptop and desktop. They said they couldn't do that because it may compromise network security and advised me to use VPN to connect to the university servers to access my files (this is horrendously slow, especially when working with many (hundreds of) large .TIFF files). Is there any way to run a portable version of Live Mesh from this PC without the need to install it and without compromising network security?
Perhaps I can get my personal laptop and desktop to automatically log-in via VPN and synchronise from their end via that access?
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
i suppose dropbox is out the question?
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Speaking as an administrator responsible for a network of over 200 clients, plus servers, don't even think about it.
While you may have the best of intentions, and may even be savvy enough to understand the possible consequences of what you want to do, your administrator simply can't allow user to do such things.
Be thankful they allow VPN access. A lot of places don't even allow that for anyone but top level management and IT.
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I don't understand you thx1139. Once you were told by the IT department NO. Why are you asking the good folks here how to do something the university and IT department has said NO?
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What about via the VPN then? Is it possible for me to maintain a constant VPN connection through which my personal computers can then synchronise? What would be really sweet is if my files were synchronised through the VPN and all other traffic did not. Does that make sense?
What if I get one of those special USB crossover cables that lets you connect one computer to another? Then I could connect my laptop to my work PC and maybe synchronise my data that way?
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I don't think your IT department will allow that either. Your laptop can be infected and infect the network you are hooking into. Just do it as your IT department has instructed you to do it and be happy. Put it another way; if a employ did something like you are trying to do to my network or domain they would not have a job at sunset.
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Sorry no help given to people bypassing employers restrictions will be given here.
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U.N. expert: Iraq torture may be worse now than it was under Saddam Hussein
U.N. expert: Iraq torture may be worse now than it was under Saddam Hussein
By ELIANE ENGELER, Associated Press Writer Thu Sep 21, 2006
GENEVA - Torture in Iraq may be worse now than it was under Saddam Hussein, with militias, terrorist groups and government forces disregarding rules on the humane treatment of prisoners, the U.N. anti-torture chief said Thursday.
Manfred Nowak, the U.N. special investigator on torture, made the remarks as he was presenting a report on detainee conditions at the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay as well as to brief the U.N. Human Rights Council, the global body's top rights watchdog, on torture worldwide.
Reports from Iraq indicate that torture "is totally out of hand," he said. "The situation is so bad many people say it is worse than it has been in the times of Saddam Hussein."
Nowak added, "That means something, because the torture methods applied under Saddam Hussein were the worst you could imagine."
Some allegations of torture were undoubtedly credible, with government forces among the perpetrators, he said, citing "very serious allegations of torture within the official Iraqi detention centers."
"You have terrorist groups, you have the military, you have police, you have these militias. There are so many people who are actually abducted, seriously tortured and finally killed," Nowak told reporters at the U.N.'s European headquarters.
"It's not just torture by the government. There are much more brutal methods of torture you'll find by private militias," he said.
A report by the U.N. Assistance Mission in Iraq's Human Rights office cited worrying evidence of torture, unlawful detentions, growth of sectarian militias and death squads, and a rise in "honor killings" of women.
Iraq's government, set up in 2006, is "currently facing a generalized breakdown of law and order which presents a serious challenge to the institutions of Iraq" such as police and security forces and the legal system, the U.N. report said, noting that torture was a major concern.
Nowak has yet to make an official visit to Iraq and said such a mission would be unfeasible as long as the security situation there remains perilous. He based his comments on interviews with people during a visit to Amman, Jordan, and other sources.
"You find these bodies with very heavy and very serious torture marks," he said. "Many of these allegations, I have no doubt that they are credible."
According to the U.N. report, the number of Iraqi civilians killed in July and August hit 6,599, a record-high that is far greater than initial estimates suggested, the U.N. report said Wednesday.
It attributed many of the deaths to rising sectarian tensions that have pushed Iraq toward civil war.
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Country music heartthrob George Strait has been making the cowgirls swoon with romantic songs such as "Check Yes Or No" and his incredible ballad "I Cross My Heart". Despite his endless repetoire of sensational tunes, Strait has recorded one song in particular that has instilled an abundance of endless love and longing for your significant other.
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Innovation is close to our hearts here at Econsultancy. It can be difficult to kickstart new projects and to implement change, but dare to dream and amazing things can happen.
Like many companies we're not short of good ideas, it's just that executing them can sometimes be a challenge.
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Failure is not a bad thing. Enabling people to fail, often, will free innovative ideas to happen more often.
I would say failure - or learning- is key to innovation. Hardly any innovators get it right first time.
Picture a desired end result and work backwards, one step at a time to the first step needed to make it happen. The results might not be what you expected.


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Good news! MusicMaster Version 7 is coming soon. You can look forward to even more customization options, full unicode support, new clock tools, and tons of other features from our users' wish lists!
One of the additions we are most excited about is Virtual Search Depth. We noticed that some users were making MusicMaster work harder when scheduling logs than it needed to. If they had a lot of songs with a lot of Unbreakable Rules, they set a really high Search Depth so the Scheduler would dig deep enough to find songs that worked for those hard-to-fill positions. However, some positions are easier to schedule than others! With a one-depth-fits-all approach, the Scheduler actually has to dig deeper than it needs to when filling easy positions too. This can take a lot of time and slow down your scheduling process overall.
Virtual Search Depth solves this problem by allowing you to indicate how many passing songs the Scheduler should find before moving on to the next steps (such as testing Optimum Goals). This dynamic approach means easy-to-fill positions will be scheduled faster, thus reducing your overall scheduling time.
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- Create Custom Database Fields: As was introduced in MusicMaster CS, Pro Version 7 users can now create their own database fields. Previously, these fields could only be created for users by request.
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The new version of the Pacemaker announced today doesn't replace last year's model, but instead offers amateur DJs a light version of the full-blown product, loaded with a smaller hard drive (60GB instead of 120GB), a simpler user interface, and automatic tempo matching.
Physically, the new, consumer-focused version looks exactly the same as the $800 professional model. You get the same 1.75-inch color LCD, multigesture trackpad control, playback control buttons, and a touch strip crossfader. The rest of the specs, however, are a mystery (we'll try to pry more out of these Swedes at CES).
Tonium claims that the real difference between the professional Pacemaker and the new entry-level version will be apparent in the overhauled and simplified graphic user interface. Users will also feel the difference in their wallets, with the new version of the Pacemaker priced under $500.
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The fourth woman of Indy - Dario's Wife
Three of the fastest women in motorsports left Kansas Speedway in April to kick off the Indianapolis 500: Milka, Sarah and Danica. But when Dario Franchitti pulled into Victory Lane as the new Indy 500 Champion, a fourth woman stole the limelight from the ladies - his wife, Ashley Judd.
When the race was called on lap 166 with Dario in the lead, Ashley danced barefoot down pit road to greet her husband with a victory smooch. Ignoring her rain-soaked hair and dress, she followed the team and new champion into Victory Lane, beaming with pride. Rather than answer questions about her upcoming movie Bug, she insisted the interview focus remained on Dario's big win.
As a Hollywood actress, Ashley is familiar with playing the supporting role; something she demonstrates alongside her husband each race weekend. Whether in the pits and garage at Kansas Speedway, or Victory Lane at the Indy 500, she stays close by to learn the ins and outs of Dario's career.
"It's been amazing what I've been able to learn from the crews being so nice and letting me hang around the garage and ask questions," said Ashley. "That's how I've been able to learn so much more about racing. There's so much science, so much intellectual process and thought that goes into it."
Dario is one of four teammates with the Andretti Green Racing powerhouse, and is typically recognized for his marriage to Judd. Between 20-year-old Marco Andretti, past IndyCar Series Champion Tony Kanaan, and Danicamania, Dario often falls into the shadows as the self-proclaimed "invisible man" of the team.
"We kind of flew under the radar all month - all year, actually, I think," Franchitti said.
With a new title as the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Champion, the man of mystery can step out of the shadows of the rest of his team and as the husband of Ashley Judd.
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1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Mivec VR 1.6 16v
A high revving performance car giving lots of fun
The only thing I have worries about is the drivers seat is wearing a little bit.
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This car is incredible for a 1.6l engine, it may not be that quick under 5200rpm, but when it gets there it goes.
I have got coil-over suspension on mine that blesses the car with so much grip.
The extra carbon fibre inside makes the interior look better.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st November, 2002
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This comment concerns mainly people in Cyprus.
I notice that the field reserved for dealer service is blank.
Probably the owner of the car did not seek the services of the main dealer. I can honestly say that their service is second to none. Not only the service manager is walking encyclopidia on the subject, but very helpfull indeed.
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The research institutions of the Midwest will play a critical role in the years ahead as the Midwest economy sheds the 20th Century and takes on a 21st Century dynamic. Innovation is widely regarded as key to 21st Century economic growth and prosperity. Universities have long been magnets for bright, innovative people that seem bent on tackling big ideas. In following their inspirations, they often create new solutions to big problems making the world a better place. As a result, universities are often at the heart of innovation clusters. So if universities are integral to innovation, the Midwest is in good position to prosper. Its strong tradition of higher education has made the Midwest home to some of the nation's best academic and research institutions.
The research universities of the Midwest are complemented by major medical centers including Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Rush Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Cincinnati, and Marshfield Clinic. A significant additional component of Midwest research lies in the region's federal laboratories to include the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi Labs near Chicago, NASA's Glenn Research Center, the USDA's Forest Product Laboratory in Madison, WI and Agricultural Research Service labs in Peoria, IL and Ames IA. By most any parameter for research and technology transfer excellence, Midwest research institutions number among the top ranking institutions nationally.


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If you are in the market for buying a treadmill, you must get your hands on this book called qIs Buying A Treadmill More Difficult Than You Thought? - The Benefits Of Owning A Treadmillq. It is written for those who are not sure exactly what to look for and just need a little more insight into purchasing one. What's great about this book is that it gives an overview of 5 different top treadmill brands that you may consider. Making this comparison is important because a treadmill can be a costly investment and you do not want to make a buying mistake. You will also learn how to take care of treadmills in general despite which brand you end up purchasing because they all require the same basic care. The final chapter in this book shows you some great exercises that can be done on your treadmill to get you started. Just that alone makes getting a copy of this book worthwhile.Properly alignmentwill lighten the load on the beltandthe guides. Always make sure the treadmill is aligned evenly because an unlevel unit cancause misalignment of the tread belt. Oils andlubricants should not be usedon thedeckof theanbsp;...
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Has a year really already gone by? It all started with a phone call from Suns of Dub saying "You gotta start a Dub Club in Singapore". We dreamt of a place where people could get together and "feel alright". Eat, drink, dance and share real conversations and connections with one another to the sounds of Reggae music in the heart of the city. 1 year later we have debuted countless international Reggae artists and Bass music selectas in Singapore. Even more exciting, we watched our Dub Club members connect and create with one another - opening new schools of thought and avenues for our members. To all our SDC family, friends and supporters, thanks for keeping it Singapura Irie!
Yesterday we received the news that due to unforeseeable circumstances this month's Irie Vibrations party had to change venues. Where would be more fitting for our 1 year celebration then Artistry at 17 Jalan Pinang, where it all began! We are thrilled that this celebration will feature Indonesia's most prolific Sound Systems, Asia-Afrika.
King Lion Rock is key selecta in the region, with a choice selections of Roots, Reggae and the new school of Reggae Revival (Don't believe us? Download the exclusive mixtape for Singapura Dub Club below). Ras Muhamad, coined the "Reggae Ambassador of Indonesia" will be on the microphone, bringing his powerful voice to the sound system.


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This chart shows all items *currently available on your tamagotchi Music Star Toy.
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Dont forget to come along to the car boot sale on 26 August 2018 at Puxton Park. Entry (Sellers) £6.00 for a car or £10 for a van (or car with trailer). Entry (Buyers) £1 per car. Gates open at 11:00 for sellers and 1pm for buyers.
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CHICAGO — The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a review of a failed investment by five southeastern Wisconsin school districts in collateralized debt obligations that were intended to establish trusts to pay the districts' non-pension retiree health care benefits.
The probe comes as the districts' boards are weighing whether to include in their fiscal 2011 budgets the money needed to repay a collective $165 million of asset-backed notes, backed by the trusts, sold to Depfa Bank Plc to fund participation in the investment in the CDOs. The CDOs included credit default swaps.
The districts put their moral obligation pledge behind the trust notes. As the investment faltered, the value of the trusts' collateral sank, triggering a default in late 2007 that the districts were required under the loan agreements to cure. They did not cure the defaults and in March Depfa demanded repayment as allowed under its loan agreements.
"The SEC has requested documents from the districts and our clients are cooperating," said attorney Robert Kantas, who represents the districts in a lawsuit filed against the firms that proposed and structured the trusts.
The commission first approached the districts in late May or early June. The SEC did not return a call to comment.
The Waukesha School District board earlier this month adopted a preliminary budget that does not fund repayment of its outstanding $47.5 million of notes.
That action prompted Moody's Investors Service on Friday to downgrade the district's general obligation rating to A1 from Aa3. The agency assigned a negative outlook.
"We were waiting on the results of the budget process," said Moody's analyst Henrietta Chang.
The other four districts — the Kenosha Unified School District, the Kimberly Area School District, the West Allis/West Milwaukee School District, and the Whitefish Bay School District — have not yet adopted preliminary budgets, though they are expected to over the next month.
The five invested a total of $200 million — $165 million from the trust notes and $35 million in cash — to help cover their collective $432 million of unfunded other post-employment benefit, or OPEB, liabilities.
After Depfa demanded repayment, Moody's put the districts' ratings on negative watch due to "uncertainty about the districts' willingness and ability to meet the obligations" of their trusts.
Analysts previously downgraded several of the districts after a review of each district's ability to meet the obligation.
Waukesha chief financial officer Lauri Clifton included the line item to repay the notes in budget documents forwarded to the board — as required under the loan agreement with Depfa — but the board did not adopt the appropriation, which equals 35% of the district's operating budget.
The district lacks the cash on hand to pay off the notes and a bond refinancing would stretch the district's borrowing capacity under state caps.
The litigation also drove the board's decision.
"The board is not convinced that Depfa wasn't a party to the underlying fraud they believe occurred," Clifton said.
The districts have asked Depfa to join them as a party to the lawsuit, but the bank has refused. A status hearing is scheduled in Milwaukee County District Court in September. Kantas said he does not expect a trial to occur until late next year or in early 2012.
The defendants in the district's lawsuit include Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., James Zemlyak, an executive vice president at the firm, and the Royal Bank of Canada Europe Ltd.
The complaint alleges they fraudulently misrepresented the safety of the investments. The firms counter that the districts were aware of the risks.
The districts thought the investments were safe in 2006 when they entered into the transactions. The districts believed the investments were made in highly rated securities that were not exposed to subprime or other market risks.
When the subprime real estate market collapsed and the value of other structured securities fell, the value of the trusts dwindled. The trusts went into default in December 2007. The market's ongoing problems and the recession further cut into the value of the trusts, which held just $5.3 million in March when Depfa sought to withdraw the funds as permitted under the loan agreements.
The districts expected to benefit financially by capturing the spread between the low rate it paid on the notes and the higher rate of return it expected on its investments.
The districts put up their moral obligation pledge to cure any deficiency in value of the trusts should the worth of its assets fall below 101% of the principal amount of the notes.
Depfa sought to renegotiate the loans but without an agreement in hand last March sent the districts a default acceleration notice and demanded repayment in the districts' next budgets.
The Waukesha downgrade affects $12 million of outstanding GO debt.
The district's rating is supported by a relatively strong credit profile characterized by a large, wealthy tax base and limited debt and incorporates the risk posed by the moral obligation notes on the district's operating budget.
"The negative outlook is based on the unresolved litigation through which the district expects to resolve its various liabilities under the investment structure, including the moral obligation tied to the asset-backed notes," Moody's wrote.
The district owes another $15.7 million of note anticipation notes related to the investment. Those notes come due in September 2011.
Clifton said the district intends to refinance the notes.
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Connor and Lila Novak are both lifelong Sullivan residents and attended school together all the way through. It wasn't until university that they became close friends, often meeting up to play soccer at Connor's dorm.
In 2035, right after college, they each moved to Exeter to live with roommates. Lila soon developed romantic feelings for Connor and being the type of woman who likes to take charge, she made her move. Connor felt the same way and they then started dating.
After dating for a few years, Connor and Lila decided to start seriously saving for their own house. It didn't take too long before they'd achieved that goal and the couple are now living together in Sullivan. Connor is a Field Agent for the SCIA and Lila works as a Junior Executive in the corporate world. Connor and Lila got married in October 2043 and welcomed their first child Jonathan in February 2045.


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Category: Cydia iOS 11.1.2
A Complete Survey for Cydia iOS 11.1.2
At the begin of this month, the iOS lovers got the access to own the giant iPhone X experience. Of course, at the time the developers release the first minor update to the 11.1 chapter. Anyhow, after the latest device enters into the public, some developers have complained bugs related to it. So, to overcome those matters they have unveils another chapter a few days ago. Really, this was the second minor update and the latest chapter in the iOS community. But after this session enters to the public, Cydia lovers are focusing to know more facts related Cydia iOS 11.1.2. Fine, here a review regarding the features, updates and Cydia accessibility.
Yes, of course, Apple developers have continued their journey successfully. and as a result, of that the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users can use the iOS 11.1.2 as the remaining latest edition. Of course, they haven't stopped with that. Now the Quick-witted Apple developers focus on the upcoming second major update. Yeah, it is currently in the beta stage and the 4th beta is now available for the developers and public testers. But what was the current status of the jailbreak community? Of course, the Cydia lovers haven't given up they are still keeping hope towards the hackers.
Should you upgrade to iOS 11.1.2?
Fine, now it has passed several days the latest chapter unveiled to the public. According to the release note, it recommends all the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users with eligible devices need to download iOS 11.1.2. But is it really, essential for you to upgrade? Exactly there were some unexpected errors related to the latest iPhone X at the beginning users experienced it. So, to overcome those bugs the developers have offered this chapter.
Yeah, according to the release note of the chapter we could able to see that they have addressed the bug related to the iPhone X Screen unresponsive related matter. Of course, users complain that after a rapid temperature drop the screen of the device temporarily unresponsive. With the update, it has been fixed. Also, the bug related to the distortion of live photos and videos captured with iPhone X has addressed. So, it seems this is mainly focused to flatten the bugs related to the iPhone X. On the ground, in my point of view, it is better for the Cydia lovers to stay tuned with this. and the iOS lovers can have their own decision.
Who will be with Cydia iOS 11.1.2?
Fine, are always updated with the all-new iOS jailbreak related facts? OK, then I think you may know that several times the hackers prove that, the iOS 11 is a jailbreak friendly chapter. But the fact is that they haven't focus to offer a complete utility to the public. So, when we concern about the iOS 11 jailbreak this time the Keen team is an active member. Of course, they are the responsible person for the latest iPhone X jailbreak. Of course, with that the iOS hacker Liang Chenm prove that Cydia iOS 11.1.1 is possible fact.
At the time we can't remember the Italian hacker Luca Todesco. Of course, he has become the superstar of the jailbreak community with his Yalu jailbreak utility. And of course, now he has retired from the jailbreak community. Anyhow, recently he has found the newest "WebKit" exploit for the 11th edition. So, with this, he also, prove Cydia download iOS 11 is a possible fact. But as we know the Keen team hasn't any idea to focus on an upcoming iOS 11 jailbreak.What will happen with the Luca's exploit? Of course, for all of those facts, still, we haven't any explanation. So, wait and see.
Wrap up…
Finally, for the Cydia lovers, need to mention. it will get another time period for you to have the chance Cydia iOS 11.1.2. Therefore, as a Cydia lover, you can enjoy your favorite Cydia apps and tweaks with your device, till any utility arrives in the community.


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Trying to select from the many Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D prescription drug plans can be confusing. Now, for participants of the Nazarene 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, there's help with OneExchange.
OneExchange provides participants, their spouses, and dependents access to a variety of Medicare Advantage, Medigap (also known as Medicare Supplement), and Part D prescription drug plans from the nation's leading health insurers.
Developed by the benefits consulting firm of Towers Watson and offered by Fidelity Investments, our partner in the Nazarene 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, OneExchange provides:
- Assistance from licensed benefit advisors who can help individuals evaluate their plans and enroll in the plan/plans that best fit their needs and budgets.
- Helpful resources, such as side-by-side comparisons and a prescription drug plan out-of-pocket cost estimator to help evaluate plan features.
"We are pleased to make this useful service available to our 403(b) participants at no cost to them," said Don Walter, Pensions and Benefits USA director. "We believe it will help to eliminate a lot of frustration."
The Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which is six months long, begins on the first day of the month in which someone turns age 65. 2015 Annual Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7. To learn more, visit OneExchange at www.medicare.oneexchange.com/FAO.


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We appreciate the emotional and financial investment required to proceed with your comprehensive dentistry. During your consultation, Dr. Dudney and a staff member will review your treatment plan with you and provide description of the treatment. We will always discuss your investment prior to any treatment, along with several options for your convenience.
In addition to cash and checks, and all credit cards, we also offer financing through trusted lenders to qualified applicants ranging from 0% interest plans to payments extended over time with interest.
Care Credit
Alabaster Aesthetic Dentistry also offers the perfect option for financing your dental procedures over a longer period of time. CareCredit is a credit card designed to help you finance your health, beauty and wellness expenses by providing a way to pay for the treatments and procedures you want — for yourself and your family — right away, with special healthcare financing options so you can pay monthly
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Silent Nite
Snoring can be a real problem, not only for the person who snores, but for the partner and other family members who live with the snorer. However, there is a dentist-prescribed solution for a more restful night's sleep: Silent Nite® sl. This affordable device is flexible, thin and comfortable for your patients, and it exhibits documented clinical success in mitigating or even preventing the disruptive, unhealthy effects of snoring and sleep apnea. Silent Nite sl positions the lower jaw forward using special S-shaped connectors that are attached to upper and lower trays. These trays are comprised of a soft inner layer with a hard outer layer that is durable and BPA-free. The new, improved connectors are stronger than those found on the original Silent Nite and are easily interchangeable by the patient. This clear intraoral appliance is indicated for patients with a minimum of eight teeth per jaw and a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or less.
The Thornton Adjustable Positioner® (TAP®) is a simple, patient-friendly treatment solution for snoring and sleep apnea. The TAP holds the lower jaw in a forward position so that it does not fall open during the night and cause the airway to collapse. It maintains a clear airway to reduce snoring and improve breathing.
The unique design allows the patient to fine-tune his/her treatment at home and work with the clinician to achieve the best results. Patients are empowered to manage the degree of lower jaw protrusion over as many nights as it takes to achieve the optimal treatment position. The TAP has a single point of central adjustment, which prevents uneven bilateral adjustment that can create an irregular bite and discomfort.
The TAP has over a 95% success rate. It is the key to a snore-free, restful night of sleep. The TAP also treats sleep apnea without the need for surgery, a mask, or medication. The TAP is recognized as the market leader in oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnea and is currently prescribed by over 7,000 dentists worldwide to treat snoring and sleep apnea. In addition, it is the most researched oral appliances on the market with over 30 independent peer reviewed published studies. A simple dental examination is necessary to know if the patient will be able to use an oral appliance.
Why Patients like the TAP
- Comfortable, custom fit
- Durable construction
- Easy to use
- Adjustable while in the mouth
- Patient can adjust at home and achieve maximum treatment results night to night
- Smaller and less bulky than other oral appliances
- Convenient for travel
- No masks or straps involved


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Konami has announced it will be publishing N3II: Ninety-Nine Nights for the Xbox 360 this spring in North America. The title was originally revealed at the Tokyo Game Show in 2008, but was never announced for a worldwide release.
Microsoft published the first title back in 2006. Japanese developers Feel Plus / Q Entertainment have been handling the sequel. N3II picks up right where the first one left off, and features a two-player co-op mode, and an online leader boards.


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Get kids to eat more whole grains
Does your son run hiding at the mention of "whole grains"? Shriek at the sight of multigrain wraps? Boggle over the unusual shapes of different cooked grains? Well, like it or not, grains are good for people -- young or old.
The word "grain" is one of those words that conjures ideas of crunchy - literally - bread and cardboard crackers. Yuck . . . doesn't sound like something my kids would enjoy. But, fortunately, there is more to grains than those stereotyped notions.
You probably have heard that you should be eating whole grains instead of refined grains. But do you know why? According to MyPyramid.gov, grains are high in fiber which can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, reduce constipation and help maintain a healthy weight. They are high in dietary fiber, several of the vitamin Bs and important minerals. All of those things are important for kids and adults alike. Nice. And healthy kids are more likely to be healthy adults so the benefits just keep on coming.
What are whole grains?
We'll start with an easy one - Whole wheat. That's the whole grain that most people know. You don't have to put a rush order on whole grain whole wheat bread to get in your daily intake of grains. In fact, there are a lot more whole grain options than whole wheat.
Whole grains also include bulgur, oatmeal, whole cornmeal, brown rice, popcorn and quinoa. It's true. That means an after-camp or after-school snack of hot air popped popcorn or some oatmeal at breakfast can count as servings too.
Getting kids to eat grains
Chef Gale Gand says that multigrain hot cereals are a good place to start introducing kids to whole grains since you "can doll them up." In Gand's house, peaches and "a dollop of whipped cream" make multigrain cereal a favorite of her family, which includes three children. She adds that wheat berries are another great whole grain. "Wheat berries [are] a really, really fun, stimulating way to get whole grains," Gand says.
A new cookbook on cooking with wheat that Gand collaborated on, Food for Thought: From Parents to Children, includes recipes like Strawberry and Yogurt Wheat Crepes, Wheat Berry Tuna Salad and Honey Raisin Bars. Recipes like those, Gand says, are real-world ways of getting grains into kids eating vocabulary. The book, which benefits Spoons Across America, includes recipes both from Gand and parents.
The Whole Grains Council also suggests just making easy switches in kids' meals such as whole wheat bread with their favorite sandwich or oatmeal raisin cookies instead of chocolate chip.
Other ways to cook with grains
The internet has a breadth of recipes that use whole grains. You can search on Google for good recipes, or check out websites like The Whole Grains Council or the Wheat Foods Council.
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