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1. Definition
Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral
disease affecting the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous system
of many species of birds. It is caused by a Type A influenza virus.
There are two types of avian influenza virus, low pathogenicity
(LPAI) and high pathogenicity (HPAI). The last outbreak of avian
influenza in Great Britain was in 1992.
2. Contingency Plans
Great Britain has in place high level contingency
plans to deal with any future outbreaks of this disease, as required
by European Union legislation (Council Directive 92/40). The Plan
allows access to the facilities, equipment, personnel and all
other appropriate measures necessary for the rapid and efficient
eradication of an outbreak of avian influenza. These plans were
approved by the EU Commission in 2000.
The Contingency Plan for FMD, laid before Parliament
on 28 March, will provide the detailed framework for any response.
Appropriate sections of the plan will apply to inform the establishment
of Local and National Disease Control Centres, the notification
process, the involvement of stakeholders and operational partners,
the ramping up of staff and other resources and the management
Operational Instructions are contained within
Chapter 4 of VIPER (Veterinary Instructions, Procedures and Emergency
Routines). This is currently undergoing review but existing instructions
are sufficient for the field to respond to suspicion, investigation,
confirmation and control of disease. A necessary update to reflect
changes in disposal hierarchy, valuation and contact details was
issued to the field in early March 2003.
3. Control Strategy
The Diseases of Poultry (England) Order 2003
came into force on 30 April. It updates and replaces earlier similar
legislation to enact European Union Council Directive 92/40/EEC
introducing control measures for avian influenza. The new Order
also contains powers to check that disease is not present. Similar
updating legislation is being made for Scotland and Wales. Instructions
to field staff are contained in State Veterinary Service Chapter
The main aspects of disease control are:
(i) Compulsory notification of suspected
cases of avian influenza
The legislation requires that any suspicion
of disease must without delay be notified to the Divisional Veterinary
Manager. It empowers veterinary inspectors to enter any premises,
conduct all necessary inquiries and take samples to ascertain
whether disease exists.
(ii) Declaration of infected premises
This includes prohibition on movements of animals,
litter and vehicles into or out of an infected place. Vehicles
must be cleansed and disinfected. There is compulsory slaughter
of diseased poultry and poultry suspected of being infected or
which has been exposed to infection. Eggs on the infected premises
must also be destroyed.
During the recent outbreak of avian influenza
in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, those member states used
preventive culls to stop the spread of disease. We do not have
these powers here automatically for avian influenzaHouse
of Lords' amendments during the passage of the Animal Health Act
2002 restricted such automatic powers to Foot and Mouth Diseasethough
we will be seeking them through an Order requiring Affirmative
Resolution to ensure we have the flexibility of response to an
outbreak here.
(iii) Declaration of an infected area
This includes movement restrictions on poultry
and hatching eggs within a protection zone of at least 3 kilometres
around the infected premises, and in a surveillance zone of at
least 10 kilometres. Within these zones, poultry must be kept
in their living quarters. They must not be moved unless authorised
by a veterinary inspector. Meat and eggs produced during the incubation
period of the disease shall be traced and destroyed. Markets,
shows and fairs in the infected area are prohibited. Waste disposal
contractors must not remove or spread used poultry manure or litter.
Hauliers must cleanse and disinfect any vehicle used for the conveyance
of poultry, carcases, offal, feathers or eggs.
(iv) Vaccination
In addition, the Secretary of State may order
the vaccination of any species of poultry in a vaccination area.
However, vaccination is not considered practical for avian influenza.
The only vaccines available for this disease are inactivated,
which means that birds must be dosed individually by injection.
It can take up to three weeks for birds to develop protective
immunity following vaccination and some poultry require two doses.
Vaccination does not prevent birds from becoming infected and
shedding virus. Vaccination can help suppress the clinical signs
of disease and reduce the amount of virus shed by infected birds.
Currently no avian influenza vaccines have marketing authority
in Great Britain.
A table top exercise is being held on 27 June,
with representatives of other Government departments and agencies,
devolved administrations, and Defra staff responsible for policy,
operations, legal issues, communications, procurement to check
overall readiness to deal with an outbreak, improve awareness
of existing plans, roles and responsibilities and to identify
gaps requiring further work. Already much work has been done to
access the best methods of rapid and effective poultry slaughter,
in particular learning from those who were involved in the outbreak
in the Netherlands.
If the strain is identified as avian or other
animal Defra would be involved in licensing viral cultures into
the country for research purposes and vaccine development. Human
laboratories that are likely to be involved are already licensed
under SAPO to work with avian flu viruses. Defra is in a position
to process requirements quickly should new import licenses be
As shown with SARS the Veterinary Laboratories
Agency are in a position to provide reagents and sera quickly,
where they have them in stock, to assist with ongoing investigations
both in the UK and abroad.
The Veterinary Laboratory Agency is the World
Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza. They receive samples
from around the world and routinely sequence the viruses and categorise
them according to pathogenicity. The genetic basis for avian influenza
virulence is fairly well understood and VLA are undertaking work
to enable them to better predict what mutations are associated
with changes in virulence. VLA is also looking at the possible
reassortment that can occur when human and animal viruses infect
the same host. With human influenza viruses we do not understand
as much about which mutations increase human pathogenicity. Human
virus are sequenced by the HPA and WHO Reference Laboratory at
Mill Hill. VLA works closely with these laboratories.
Defra policy is one of close liaison with other
Government Departments, Agencies and other organisations.
There are procedural mechanisms for working
with the Department of Health (DH) and the Food Standards Agency
(FSA) within the remits of the Surveillance Group on Diseases
and Infections in Animals (SGDIA) and the United Kingdom Zoonoses
Group (UKZG). There is a concordat with the FSA and there is a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Veterinary Laboratories
Agency (VLA) and the Health Protection Agency (HPAformerly
the Public Health Laboratory Service). Identified new infections
in animals are referred to DH and FSA. DH is advised by the Advisory
Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) and FSA are advised by
the Advisory Committee on Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF).
It is the responsibility of the UKZG and the SGDIA to ensure that
the mechanisms work properly in the matter of collaboration and
co-operation between these bodies on new and emerging zoonotic
Defra has close contact with and takes note
of advice from independent groups such as the ACMSF, the ACDP
and independent review groups on Defra or Agency work.
Defra produces a wide range of annual reports
and other literature, much of which is on the Internet, including:
Defra implements EU policy in the area of zoonoses,
and is fully compliant with Zoonoses regulations. Defra takes
the precautionary view that an animal disease is zoonotic until
it has evidence that it is not.
HPA has indicated that there has been a 50 per
cent cut in indigenous foodborne disease incidents, particularly
in the area of Salmonella. This is encouraging since this
is the only area in which Defra has indicated that controls at
primary production level, in view of current knowledge, are likely
to be successful. All evidence suggests that the controls in breeding
flocks of poultry, improvements in hygiene, pest control and vaccination
have been very beneficial and this is shown in the results of
monitoring in broiler chickens for Salmonella enteriditis and
Salmonella typhimurium. (Further information/background
at Annex 4).
Until outputs from research indicate clear new
methods for control of VTEC 0157 and Campylobacter it may
be very difficult to make substantial progress at primary production
level with these organisms.
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Designed to resemble a small English pub, its narrow interior walls are brick and stucco. There is a piano bar at the front of the lounge and a real fireplace stands adjacent to the kitchen. Spanning the distance between the two is a long bar, a center aisle filled with tables, and more tables on a slightly elevated tier.
There is a single pianist or sometimes a trio. Al Nero and Miquel & Cochos are frequent entertainers. More often than not, standing room only remains for customers arriving after 8 p.m.
The Sly Fox today looks the same as it did then. But the 20-to-40-age crowd has mostly disappeared and finding a table in a lounge that seats 80 comfortably is not as difficult a task as it once was.
Hotels across the way are not thriving anymore. The Beach Club is closed and the Galt Ocean Mile Hotel has been having its share of problems.
But the condominiums that were just budding then are in full bloom now and the Sly Fox seems to get its new clientele from these luxury residences.
Today, the average age of the Sly Fox customer appears to be 58. Smartly dressed older women sit in groups of twos and threes. Single men move between the tables, introducing themselves to the females. People gravitate to the piano bar whenever a seat is vacated.
Pianist/vocalist John Gamba provides the late evening entertainment. His music is reflective of the clientele the Sly Fox now attracts, geared to those who enjoy singing along to Moonlight in Vermont, Cuando, Cuando and Stars Fell on Alabama.

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Jennifer Lawrence: New 'Hunger Games' Stills!
Elizabeth Banks gets into character as Effie Trinket next to Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen in this new still from The Hunger Games.
Other just released pics from the upcoming action flick show co-stars Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Lenny Kravitz, and Woody Harrelson.
WATCH: The Hunger Games Trailer
Synopsis: Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match.
The Hunger Games hits theaters March 23 – in case you missed it, check out Taylor Swift's "Safe and Sound" from the film's soundtrack!


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Practicum I: Research Workshops and Thesis Research Development
Practicum I Research Workshops provide first year students in the MA Program in Curatorial Studies with a comprehensive overview of the formal and practical research tools and resources available at CCS Bard and how best to utilize them. The workshops give students a deep understanding of the structure and mechanics of each of the following types of research tools: online catalogs, citation and full-text indexes and databases, bibliographies, and archives and primary sources.
Each of the four 2 hour sessions consists of an introduction and investigation of concepts, methods, and models, followed by an assignment designed to prompt students to engage with and use the resources presented. The final session introduces the annotated bibliography as a tool to support a sustained research practice and is taken up again in the Spring semester with first year students. Attendance and participation in all sessions is mandatory for all first year CCS Bard students.
I. Online Catalogs
An introduction to the underlying concepts and frameworks supporting academic research libraries including regional, national and international networks and cooperative lending services available through the Bard College libraries. Library of Congress (LOC) standards—the classification scheme, associated descriptive standards and controlled vocabularies will be presented—with a window into their history and the benefits and limitations that come with them. Fundamentals such as reading an LOC call number and interpreting catalog records will be covered. Using as models Bard's home catalog, Felix, Connect NY—the consortial catalog, and WorldCat—the 'meta' catalog, students will learn the dimensions of these online tools, when to use them, and how to maximize their searching within them.
II. Serial Publications and Citation/Full-Text Indexes and Databases
The importance of serial publications to contemporary curatorial research is foregrounded through this discussion of print periodicals and electronic databases. The concept of an index is introduced, looking at what information it captures and, just as importantly, what it does not. Particular attention is paid to understanding the coverage of electronic indexes and databases and how to choose the most appropriate tools to access different types of information. The coverage of specific contemporary art journals within databases is also discussed, as is the concept of the "moving wall." Selected resources include Art Bibliographies Modern, Art Source, Bibliography of the History of Art, Ebsco Academic Search Premier, Project Muse, Lexis-Nexis, J-STOR and ARTstor. Alongside these digital resources, we also examine several artist-produced periodicals and avant-garde journals whose content is not reproduced online or accessible through an index or database.
III. Archives and Primary Sources
An examination of archives and manuscript collections, their various internal structures, concepts, documentation types and associated descriptive practices is presented along with a range of online indexes and bibliographic tools available to locate and identify relevant materials. The concept of 'hidden collections' and how one navigates locating and accessing these materials is also be covered as well as the ethics of working with archival materials. This session also covers intellectual property issues for archives and manuscripts as well the differences between accessing archival materials in person and online. Initiatives to digitize archives including the New Museum Digital Archive, Asia Art Archive, White Columns' Archive in Process, Fales Library & Special Collections at NYU, and the Archives of American Art are all discussed.
IV. Thesis Research and the Annotated Bibliography
An introduction to the annotated bibliography as a tool for initiating and supporting a sustained research practice. Specific examples of annotated bibliographies are discussed, highlighting formal components and varying approaches, culminating in a discussion of what an annotated bibliography from the field of curatorial studies might be comprised of, as well as the various forms it might take as a project develops from speculation to realization. Selection, organization and analysis of heterogeneous sources is covered, as well as developing workflows that can be incorporated into everyday research practice.
This project provides an early opportunity for students to formally begin exploring ideas within a broad field of interest for their thesis project and continues to be developed into the Spring semester and the second year.


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Darren Hutchinson Calls Out Human Rights Watch on Flip-Flopping on Rendition
My Washington College of Law colleague, Darren Hutchinson – a brilliant and distinguished scholar in constitutional law, jurisprudence, critical race theory and identity theory – takes on Human Rights Watch for the apparent shift in position on rendition it took under the Bush administration and long-time Washington advocacy director Tom Malinowski's comments on rendition under the Obama administration, as reported in the Los Angeles Times. (Update: Darren responds to his critics.) In addition to what I post below, the full blog post compares HRW's earlier conclusions and recommendations on rendition with Malinowski's comments.
I can stomach some political flip-flops. Politicians run with the popular opinion for the most part, but sometimes their positions legitimately change in the face of new factual information.
But I think it's pretty deplorable to flip-flop on the issues of human rights and torture. Unfortunately, in an effort to defend the new administration in Washington, Human Rights Watch has apparently modified its position on the issue of rendition, which it previously viewed as inherently abusive and inhumane.
Today's L.A. Times contains an article which reports that President Obama will continue the highly criticized program of "rendition." Through the rendition program, the CIA transfers terrorism detainees to foreign countries (I wrote about the L.A. Times article and rendition generally in a blog post earlier today).
Let me add relevant sections from the LA Times article, taken from Jonathan Adler's Volokh post:
"Obviously you need to preserve some tools — you still have to go after the bad guys," said an Obama administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity when discussing the legal reasoning. "The legal advisors working on this looked at rendition. It is controversial in some circles and kicked up a big storm in Europe. But if done within certain parameters, it is an acceptable practice."
One provision in one of Obama's orders appears to preserve the CIA's ability to detain and interrogate terrorism suspects as long as they are not held long-term. The little-noticed provision states that the instructions to close the CIA's secret prison sites "do not refer to facilities used only to hold people on a short-term, transitory basis."
Despite concern about rendition, Obama's prohibition of many other counter-terrorism tools could prompt intelligence officers to resort more frequently to the "transitory" technique.
The decision to preserve the program did not draw major protests, even among human rights groups. Leaders of such organizations attribute that to a sense that nations need certain tools to combat terrorism.
"Under limited circumstances, there is a legitimate place" for renditions, said Tom Malinowski, the Washington advocacy director for Human Rights Watch. "What I heard loud and clear from the president's order was that they want to design a system that doesn't result in people being sent to foreign dungeons to be tortured — but that designing that system is going to take some time."
In addition to that "little-noticed provision" on transitory facilities, I will add once again my puzzlement at the words "in any armed conflict" in the Executive Order limiting the CIA to interrogation methods as found in the Army manual; why the limiting language; why not limit the CIA to the Army manual methods in all circumstances? Despite asking friends and colleagues involved one way or another in these matters here in DC, no one seems to have an answer for me.
Don't get me wrong, of course – for my part, I think the Obama administration is right to preserve these options, and I would like to see it preserve and expand others. If it thinks the right way to go is a return to Clinton era rendition policies, fine by me – though I do not think there is as much daylight between Clinton era rendition policies and Bush era ones as some of the new administration's supporters might want to suggest to give political cover. But then, I'm not on the left on this issue, and so don't think political cover is needed. Darren is on the left, though, and that's why I admire his willingness to challenge his own progressive side and allies over moral consistency. It's honest, and refuses to engage in what I've elsewhere called "serial absolutism" that simply dispenses with earlier, inconsistent positions by shoving them down the memory hole while announcing the new, current position with the same absolutism as every earlier one. As Darren says, there are plenty of circumstances in which changing your mind is a fine thing to do – but do it honestly and say why.
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Good for Darren. Keep'em honest!
Well Scott Horton is not puzzled — see:
Harper's —
February 2, 2009
by Scott Horton
As for your "puzzlement" regarding the language "in any armed conflict", I repeat: this is no mystery. Let me quote the mother of all Yoo memos:
"In both the War Powers Resolution and the Joint Resolution, Congress has recognized the President's authority to use force in circumstances such as those created by the September 11 incidents. Neither statute, however, can place any limits on the President's determinations as to any terrorist threat, the amount of military force to be used in response, or the method, timing, and nature of the response. These decisions, under our Constitution, are for the President alone to make."
John Yoo, THE PRESIDENT'S CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST TERRORISTS AND NATIONS SUPPORTING THEM, DOJ Office of Legal Counsel (2001.09.25); available at:
That one paragraph is the legal foundation of ALL the Bush administration legal arguments concerning presidential powers, and I have a very simple and direct question for you, Julian Ku, and I guess maybe even Roger Alford regarding that claim:
Do you agree with it or not?
That's something that puzzles me a lot.
This is a misrepresentation of the facts. Bush's program centered around 1) the need to keep detainees from any judicial review and 2) to get other countries to torture these detainees, since within the US torture used to be illegal. Obama ended this part of the kidnapping and torture ring. You will find he no longer allows the indefinite "enhanced confinement" accompagnied by "enhanced interrogation" without judicial review. A better discussion of the inadequacy of US media on this subject can be found at Harper's, where Scott Horton demolishers this "Karl Rovering" (neologism to mean: creating spin).
You might also want to read Glenn Greenwald for the same rebuttal of this inaccurate article.
I am glad, as an American, that we are going back to the good ol' times of breaking international law but not bragging about it.
Oh my, aren't we cynical NSD…
Except for one thing: hypocrisy isn't cynicism.
No answer to my question Ken?
How about you Julian?
It's not cynical. All states break the law (note, I am not saying the law therefore does not exist or is not binding), but from a PR perspective, you should do what the Clinton administration did with their rendition program and keep it on the down low.
I will give you an answer, BTW, to your question to the profs. …. here it comes …. "it depends"
"It depends" you say. On what exactly?
What Yoo says is: "Neither statute, however, can place any limits on the President's determinations[.]" (emphasis added)
Given the nature of the two statutes in question, it's clear that should be read "NO statute", as Yoo explicitly stated when he was asked about crushing a child's testicles with a pair of pliers.
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This is completely fabulous Chris and so inventive. I love it!ReplyDelete
Katrina xx
Lol, oh this is just pure brilliance Chris what a fangtastic coffin and such a fun image, love it.ReplyDelete
lorraine x
Thank You Chris for your kind words re my dad passing...Funeral is in another state of Australia next Wednesday. We had to transport dad over 20hrs away to be with mum....
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Love your coffin Chris. The nailheads look fabulous and I adore your image - he is just far too cute to be scary.ReplyDelete
Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Hugs Sharon. x
Wow! Wow! Wow!! This is awesome!! I love it.Thank you for playing along with us at Little Red Wagon this week!! :)ReplyDelete
When I saw this on our admin blog I was like Wow!!! love this Chris it's so fab xxxxxxxx huggles Sue xxxReplyDelete
Fabulous project Chris love it.ReplyDelete
Rose x
WOW Chris - this is FANTASTIC - I love the coffin and the little character who is just too cute to spook lol. My son would adore this - Michelle xReplyDelete
This is super dooper cute!!!ReplyDelete
Oh, how darling! Great job on that coffin! And Drac is just adorable! Love the coloring, and I think your granddaughters will love the whole idea! :^)ReplyDelete
Hope you are having a great weekend!
Hugs, Penny
Chris this is fantastic! Love how that super scary-but-cute vampire pops out!ReplyDelete
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Chris this is fantastic! Love how that super scary-but-cute vampire pops out!ReplyDelete
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This is fab-u-lous, I wish I had your brain, a fantastic idea and yes I am frightened to death, lol.ReplyDelete
Kath x
this is brilliant chris - what a fab idea! xReplyDelete
Oh my goodness, this creepy and utterly brilliant all at the same time Chris. LOVE it! What a brilliant design and fun Halloween make. Hugs, Wends xReplyDelete
Oooh filled with sweeties eh Chris - that would definitely amuse me - yum yum! Love your little coffin 'gift' box. Such a great idea and design. Brilliant. Hugs to you Sue Pxxx CC TeamieReplyDelete
This is perfect for our current challenge "FALL or HALLOWEEN IMAGE" at Pattie's Creations. What a cute image too! Thanks for joining us!ReplyDelete
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Sweet Halloween project!Thanks for joining us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge.Welcome again and Good Luck!Gr.Kaija DT-memberReplyDelete
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Hi Chris! Great project - very spooky & very yummy with the sweeties! Love it.ReplyDelete
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He! he! I LOve your creation Chris..I'm sure it will go down a 'treat'.ReplyDelete
What a sweetie Lewis is..I do so love Pairy Fairy images.
Mmm Might have to get my Halloween image out lol.
Chris fun and fantastic project.ReplyDelete
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Hi Chris I wanted to pop back and thank you so much for the lovely comment and hug that you left for me on my blog I really do appreciate itReplyDelete
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Hi Chris your card is so original....ReplyDelete
Thanks for joining with us at Stampartpapel....good luck
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Thanks for sharing your lovely crafting for Suzy Bee's Bloomin' challenge 100 - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, DT xReplyDelete
Thanks for playing in our "FALL OR HALLOWEEN IMAGE - YOUR CHOICE" Challenge #115!ReplyDelete
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'The Bachelorette': Sexiest Pics Of Desiree Hartsock's Final Five
Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on these glorious pictures of Desiree's final five dudes on 'The Bachelorette'! Not only do these guys have abs you can grate cheese on, they are also sensitive souls who write poetry and recite Shakespeare.
Hubba hubba! The Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock is one lucky lady, because she is able to choose between the stunning Drew Kenney, Zak Waddell, Brooks Forester, Chris Siegfried and Zak Waddell to be her future husband! HollywoodLife.com has decided to treat it's loyal readers to a shirtless gallery of these hunks, but don't worry, we are not objectifying them, because we are also listing all their awesome qualities.
Brooks — Floppy Hair & A Sexy Smile
Brooks hails from Salt Lake City and has floppy hair and a sensitive soul. On his and Des' one on one date, they dressed up as a bride and groom and danced below the stars. However, Brooks ruined it all when they drove into a bad neighborhood and he acted like a total baby!
After all that hot tub making out though, I see Brooks sticking around for a long time!
Chris — The Sensitive Poet
Chris, be still my beating heart. This Seattle native is so romantic that he actually writes poems for Des. It's just a shame his poetry sucks! Chris and Des have great chemistry however, and both Whitney Port and Catherine Giudici exclusively told HollywoodLife.com that they want him to win.
Will Chris win Des' heart? I hope so!
Drew — He's All About Scarfs & Shakespeare
Drew made every lady swoon when he recited Shakespeare at the Mr. America pageant, and that boy sure knows how to rock a scarf. Des should not pick him however — he is full of sob stories and it was cheap when he called out James Case after he got the rose.
He really does have a sweet body and a stunning smile though!
Michael — A Modern Day Achilles
Michael has an Achilles heel — his diabetes, which he makes sound more serious than life threatening cancer. His good qualities include… well… he has Desiree's best intentions at heart.
Zak — More Than Just Abs
Zak is more than just a pretty face, he will have you all know. He may have stepped out of the limo shirtless, but Zak showed his soft side when he sang and played guitar. Plus, he doesn't give in to the drama at all, and that is a rarity in a Bachelorette contestant.
What do YOU think HollywoodLifers? Which one of Des' shirtless hunks is your favorite? Browse the gallery please!
WATCH: The Bachelorette: Desiree Reveals Her Love For Brooks
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Gemalto: the world leader in digital security. Annual Report 2007
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1 Gemalto: the world leader in digital security Annual Report 2007
2 At a glance innovation Our world-class team of 1,300 engineers plays a leading role in research and development in digital security. p. 45 responsibility We have an enviable record in terms of international benchmarks for Health Safety and Environment management systems. p. 40 insight CEO Olivier Piou is confident that Gemalto is progressing well towards his vision of digital security. p. 11 customers Ensuring that our customers are very satisfied is central to our business strategy. p. 48 people With our global presence, cultural and national diversity is part of our corporate DNA and is reflected in our human resources policies. p. 42
3 Our vision 01 Our vision p. 02 Our markets p. 16 Our company p. 38 Our results p. 54 security We help make each interaction between citizens and the public sector more secure and convenient, while protecting privacy. p. 30 partnerships We have a network of over 400 partners around the world with whom we have forged strong links. p. 49 capability Our production system is uniquely placed to deliver the highest quality products efficiently, rapidly and flexibly to our customers. p. 51 transactions Security and convenience are the needs that are fueling growth in the secure transactions market. p. 24 telecommunications Our solutions let end-users connect when and where they want, however they want. p. 20
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5 Our vision 03 In an increasingly connected society, Gemalto is leading the way in making digital interactions secure and easy. The world leader in digital security p. 04 Key figures p. 05 Highlights 2007 p. 06 Executive Chairman s message p. 10 CEO s message p. 11 Gemalto worldwide p. 14 Our vision
6 0 Gemalto Gemalto: the world leader in digital security In a world where the digital revolution is increasingly transforming our lives, Gemalto s end-to-end security solutions are designed to make personal digital interactions more convenient, safe and enjoyable. Our activities range from the development of software applications through the design and production of secure personal devices such as smart cards, SIMs, e-passports and tokens, to the deployment of managed services for our customers. More than 1 billion people worldwide use our products and services for telecommunications, financial services, e-government, identity and access management, multimedia content, digital rights management, IT security, mass transit and many other applications. As the use of Gemalto s software and secure devices increases with the number of people interacting in the digital and wireless world, the company is poised to thrive over the coming years. Gemalto N.V. is a public company incorporated in the Netherlands. It is headquartered in Amsterdam, and has subsidiaries around the world. Unless otherwise specified, we refer to them collectively as Gemalto. For detailed information about Gemalto and its financial results, please refer to the appropriate chapters of the Annual Report, which is posted on
7 Our vision 05 Key figures at December 31, ,000 employees 90 nationalities based in 40 countries on every continent 85 sales and marketing offices; 31 personalization centers; 19 production sites; 10 R&D centers 100 new inventions first filed in 2007; over 5000 patents in total in 1,200 patent families Revenue in billion 1.2 billion secure personal devices produced and personalized in 2007, and every one is different 400 mobile telecom operators 300 of the world s top banks and the governments of over 30 nations trust us with secure personal data At the heart of Gemalto Security expertise Gemalto s internationally renowned team of security and cryptography experts leads the way in the design and implementation of new anti-fraud solutions certified to the highest standards. We hold an extensive portfolio of patents and security certifications. Design and production of secure personal devices Gemalto s expertise spans the entire process for creating secure personal devices. We buy microprocessors, develop operating systems and software, and produce and personalize objects - of which we have already delivered 10 billion worldwide. We continue to innovate with new forms and architectures, and provide complete solutions for secure, convenient services. Personalization and issuance Gemalto is a trusted partner for the individual personalization of millions of secure personal devices daily, certified to the best security level practices. Our issuance and post-issuance services oversee each step in delivering them all the way to the end-user, as well as replacing and upgrading them once in the field.
8 06 Gemalto Highlights Our new ID card for Federal employees is the first to meet US Government standards for both existing and new physical access control systems. 2. Demonstrating our expertise with their technologies and our ability to meet customers needs, Microsoft named us as a Gold Certified Partner. 2 United States Leading the world in e-passports Gemalto has been rated* as the no. 1 provider of e-passports, supplying the US and at least 30% of the Visa Waiver Program nations. The Keesing report estimates that some 70 nations are deploying e-passport programs, and that the overall annual volume in two year s time will be around 100 million. * Keesing Journal of Documents & Identity: Annual Report e-passports United Kingdom Securing online banking Customers of Barclays Bank plc, one of the world s largest financial services institutions, are benefiting from a tailor-made product that offers stronger authentication for online banking. Gemalto s solution comprises a unique device customized with the bank s visual identity, manufacture of the readers, plus a complete service of fulfillment and distribution. Over half a million units were delivered in 2007, offering users the freedom to enjoy enhanced security and simple remote banking whether at home or on the move. Barclays strong authentication program is aimed at preventing online fraud related to remote banking and helps prevent the theft and use of online credentials. Users can generate One-Time Passwords with the reader, authenticate themselves at login and sign transactions by inserting their chip-enabled banking cards into the device and entering their PIN code. They can easily carry the devices with them and perform these secure transactions from any personal computer. Mexico Delivering smart driving licenses Nearly 1 million drivers in Monterrey are beginning to use our biometric driving licenses. The solution comprises a fast, secure and user-friendly scheme for driver registration and fine payment, which aims to reduce fraud and administration costs. Since the cards also act as the national ID document, they can be upgraded with additional e-services.
9 Our vision 07 Portugal Providing national ID cards India Accelerating microbanking Taiwan Starting Pay- Buy-Mobile 1 All Portuguese citizens should soon be using their new e-id cards, which include a built-in biometrics feature, as their national ID document. This new so-called Citizen Card, the size of a credit card, enables citizens to communicate with their government administrations simply, rapidly and more securely. It includes several ID numbers such as civil identification, taxpayer, social security and health, and will later replace the elector card. It will also enable a variety of e-government services to be available through the electronic identification it provides. The cardholder has a secret PIN code to identify and authenticate himself/herself, and the card generates a legally-binding digital signature for secure declarations and administrative procedures. Gemalto is providing the entire card solution including the secure operating system, the personalization system and applications, the middleware and associated helpdesk services. This is the first ID project in Europe based on Identification Authentication Signature specifications. Underbanked people in India are benefiting from simplified access to financial services through the use of our specially developed smart cards. Each card holds up to 15 different types of secure application such as deposits, savings, loans, insurance and e-purses. The card also acts as an electronic statement to store the last 150 transactions, which are validated using biometric authentication. This one-card-does-all solution resolves the normal barriers to growth by providing users with convenient and secure banking services. Up to 500 million people are currently underserved by the financial sector and this initiative aims at the development of poorer areas. Shoppers in Taiwan are experiencing a milestone in mobile contactless history by using our technology to make contactless payments with their mobile phones. Subscribers to FarEasTone are the first in Asia to experience this SIM-based proximity communication (NFC) service which offers the same ease and convenience as an ordinary contactless payment card while at the same time opening up fun new ways to shop. For example, users can interact with smart posters embedded with NFC tags by waving their mobile across the poster and walking away with a coupon downloaded to the SIM for use at the checkout or for later purchases. 1. Our end-to-end solution enables customers of a German bank to securely use the internet to design a unique credit card using a photo of their choice. 2. Our MagIC³ Point- Of-Sale (POS) terminals have been EMV certified both by the Association of Italian Banks (ABI) and American Express. 2
10 08 Gemalto Highlights In North America, consumers are enjoying the benefits of a true first from Gemalto: a healthcare and financial payment card in one. They can use our solution to keep track of their personal health information, give it to healthcare providers and then pay for services. 2. Our Protiva solution won the 2007 Global Product Excellence in Digital Security - Customer Trust Award* for our ability to protect digital resources. *Info Security Products Guide 2 Germany Increasing effi ciency in healthcare The German government has launched a major nationwide health program, and chosen Gemalto s advanced digital healthcare solution to support it with the supply and personalization of 35 million latestgeneration e-health-cards. These act as a security device to strongly authenticate the patient and so help to reduce fraud and increase privacy. They also enable secure access to electronic medical fi les that include emergency data such as blood group, allergy alerts and ongoing treatments records. This personal information can only be read by authorized healthcare professionals if the patient consents by entering their PIN code. The new cards also carry electronic prescriptions which signifi cantly reduce paperwork, avoid duplicate examinations and so lessen unnecessary use of healthcare services. This new reference strengthens Gemalto s positioning in the healthcare sector following achievements in Algeria, Belgium, China, Finland, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico, UK, USA and Slovenia. United States Making public transport quicker and easier Millions of passengers in Boston are traveling with greater speed and convenience by using our secure contactless cards. Commuters simply hold them close to a reader that instantly deducts the fare or validates their pass. We are also a supplier to major transport projects in the Netherlands, Paris, London, Sao Paulo and Santiago. Turkey Enabling mobile signatures The 30 million subscribers of Turkey s leading mobile operator can now benefit from the world s largest mobile signature program. Our SIM-based identifi cation solution allows them to securely access services that require strong authentication, such as internet banking or e-government applications, while using their mobile phones to generate a legally binding electronic signature. This means they can perform secure online transactions through their handset, anytime, anywhere. What makes this solution secure is that it relies on something you own (the private key of your digital signature stored in the SIM card) and something you know (the secret code).
11 Our vision 09 South Africa Achieving bank card accreditation American Express, MasterCard and Visa have recognized the reliability of our banking solutions by making Gemalto the fi rst company in South Africa to receive all three certifi cations for our new personalization facility there. We already supply banking cards in many African countries and this local capability is enabling us to address the emerging EMV market. Since it allows us to operate closer to our bank customers, we are able to serve them with increased responsiveness. China Deploying 3G services Guangdong Mobile has selected us to deliver China s first 3G-ready SIM service platform, to be deployed in time for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Our over-the-air (OTA) platform enables them to communicate with their subscribers through high-speed data channels in a more effi cient and cost-effective way. At the same time, their subscribers benefi t from a faster, more responsive and enhanced experience. 3G enables people to enjoy a much more colorful digital lifestyle with their wireless devices, in ways that benefi t their daily lives. They can watch events like the Olympic Games live, handle their personal fi nances and easily interact with friends and relatives through their mobile phone. Our OTA platform links these digital services to subscribers through its ability to recommend and manage their preferred content. It is fully compatible with all 3G-network technologies foreseen, in particular the Chinese-developed TD-SCDMA. 1. Recognized as a groundbreaking network security solution, our Live Provisioning was double winner of 2007 Tomorrow s Technology Today Awards*. *Info Security Products Guide 1
12 10 Gemalto A year of strong and demonstrable progress Message from Alex Mandl, Gemalto Chairman In December 2005 we announced the combination of our sector s two leading companies to create Gemalto, and 2007 was its first full year of operation. We are now well ahead of the three year integration schedule we announced and synergies are being realized faster than anticipated. Beyond that, the cultures of the two companies are blending well and addressing the huge opportunities before us as a well-functioning, cohesive team. Thanks to this merger, we have assembled the skills and the scale to fully serve three important markets: mobile telecom, secure transactions and security. The business potential in all these segments is enormous, and as the world leader in digital security, we are well placed to respond to these opportunities. The combination of first rate know-how, proven innovation capabilities, a strong balance sheet and good relationships with a long list of outstanding customers, positions us well to excel in both the developed and developing markets. We are on track to achieve our stated goal The financial results for 2007 indicate the significant strides that Gemalto is making. Compared to 2006, revenue, earnings and cash flow improvements reflect our continuous progress. We are therefore on track to achieve our stated goal of 10% EBIT for Our Board of Directors is strongly focused on fulfilling its governance responsibilities. It monitors best practices, adopting these when appropriate, and through a regular self assessment program continues to refine the way it works. Our employees addressed the challenges of the merger with great commitment and continue to serve our customers with real dedication. Their talent and motivation are key to our success in responding to the opportunities ahead. I want to thank them for all their efforts and successes. We made strong and demonstrable progress on all fronts during This positive momentum will carry us forward to achieve our goals and aspirations in the future.
13 Our vision 11 We are realizing Gemalto s ambitions Interview with Olivier Piou, Chief Executive Officer of Gemalto When Gemalto was created you described your digital security vision. How has it matched the reality? O.P.: Digital security has a key role to play in the digital revolution a major trend already bringing huge benefits to developed countries, and being enthusiastically adopted by emerging nations. Yet fear of fraud, identity theft and other concerns are holding people back from making the most of these opportunities. They need to feel that the wealth of devices and services on offer are both convenient to use and trustworthy. So convenience and trust are at the core of our vision of digital security. Developments in all our key markets show how well received they are. One year after establishing Gemalto, we are continuously expanding the possibilities of secure digital technology with new services and new products, and winning meaningful contracts in all segments and geographies. We have a solid business model with well identified growth paths Gemalto s origins are in smart cards. But are they just a thing of the past? O.P.: We are very proud of our achievements in smart cards and they remain an important part of our business. Still, with the growth of the digital universe and the technologies that go with it, we are seeing many more ways in which we can address digital security, so we are vigorously widening our range of products, software and services. For example, we offer our secure digital companion for enterprises in the form of a USB key, and contactless payments using secure key fobs; our instant issuance service platforms allow consumers to subscribe to their new means of payment at the entrance of a shopping mall and use them immediately; and travelers can have their passports conveniently checked at airports by our fast lane eborder Gate solution. Revenue in our software and services activities already exceeded e100 million in 2007, clearly indicating the growth potential we have in that area. So we re not leaving smart cards behind, we are complementing them with a much broader offer.
14 12 Gemalto 1 Telecommunications 1. In Taiwan we enabled shoppers to make contactless payments with their mobile phones. We are vigorously widening our range of products, software and services Gemalto celebrated its first anniversary in mid How did you tackle the challenges you faced? O.P.: When we effectively merged in June 2006, our goal of turning our digital security vision into reality was seriously challenged. In a rapidly evolving marketplace, we faced an extremely competitive battle around basic products, and we had to activate several fall-back scenarios. So we quickly put our house in order, harmonizing our offers and deploying each company s best practices; we maximized our synergy plan by renegotiating our supply contracts and cutting our own costs; we asserted stricter pricing discipline in the field, and completely revisited our production footprint. Despite this intense short term pressure we also launched a host of initiatives to accelerate profitable growth. In marketing we positioned visibly segmented brands to clearly differentiate our products and services; we took an aggressive, value driven line in launching new products to respond faster to market developments and roll out innovations more rapidly; and we deployed a new worldwide organization, streamlining our structures and processes, and creating greater accountability. By the end of the year these efforts were being rewarded. Revenues grew again in the second semester, SIM sales prices improved, synergies exceeded our expectations and our global operations delivered an outstanding year-end performance. As a customer-driven company, we also took encouragement from our survey of over 150 key accounts. Our employees dedication to our wide base of international blue chip customers was rewarded by clear expressions of rising satisfaction and a good level of confidence in our business was indeed the year in which we began realizing Gemalto s ambitions. What were the key technology and market developments in 2007? O.P.: There were three notable trends: convenience a constant demand for easy to use solutions; contactless especially for electronic passports, rapid payment and corporate security; and convergence - the merging of several areas like mobile, transportation, banking, identity and the internet. Together, these are helping us offer our clients a rapidly widening range of secure and enjoyable services for their end-users. For example, in Colombia we provided the world s first SIM-based mobile banking service; and
15 Our vision 13 1 in Taiwan and Belgium we enabled shoppers to make contactless payments with their mobile phones. In South Africa, bank customers are now using our Network Identity Manager dongle to safeguard their online transactions; and Turkish citizens can use their mobile phones to access e-government applications and sign their requests electronically. With large deliveries in e-passports and e-id cards we were rated 1 the world s no. 1 supplier of e-passport programs, in line to be deployed by some 70 countries. EMV 2 rollouts and renewals generated robust demand in the banking sector; we won a contract to provide 35 million e-health cards and services in Germany; and we saw strong growth across all markets in the uptake of our services. With our capacity for innovation, these trends improved our sales mix and generated growth in all our main segments. Secure Transactions 1. EMV rollouts and renewals generated robust demand in the banking sector. Security 2. We are the world s no. 1 supplier of e-passport programs, to be deployed by some 70 countries. 2 What are the key factors for success going forward? O.P.: Continuing to improve the profitability of our businesses is a high priority. To do that we will complete our cost-cutting program, make the most of our purchasing clout and reap additional synergies. We sold 1.3 billion intelligent devices last year, with our software and applications on board, so we plan to leverage this extraordinary installed base with services across all our markets. We will nurture our strong client relationships and forge new ones, particularly where we see vigorous growth in the world s most youthful economies. We will address the many opportunities generated by convergence, and make our customers and their end-users lives simpler with our end-to-end solutions. We will also grow through new offers in contactless payments, personalization services and other exciting new technologies. Our balance sheet is extremely robust. We bought back almost 10% of our own share capital in 2007, yet we still have a strong cash position with virtually no debt. Thanks to our structured evolution we have a solid business model with well identified growth paths and robust financials. I believe our performance in 2007 shows we have the talents, the resources and the vision to clearly flourish in digital security in the coming years. We have the talents, the resources and the vision to flourish in digital security 1 The Keesing Journal of Documents and Identity 2 EMV: the industry standard for international debit/credit cards established by Europay, Mastercard and Visa.
16 14 Gemalto Gemalto worldwide Gemalto s worldwide presence is key to the way we serve our clients. In fact we are present on every continent, with a network of 85 sales and marketing offices, 31 personalization facilities, 19 production sites and 10 R&D centers. Beyond this physical footprint, it s our worldwide network of 400 partners and our own 10,000 employees who make the difference. Amongst them, we have 2,500 highly skilled engineers and some 90 nationalities so wherever our clients are based, we re not far away and we speak their language. Canada Headcount by region at end December % Asia USA USA Mexico Mexico 51% Europe CIS-MEA 24% Americas Colombia Offic Pers Prod R&D Brazil Revenue by region in % Asia Argentina 56% Europe CIS-MEA 22% Americas
17 Our vision production sites 90 nationalities 85 sales and marketing offices R&D centers personalization facilities Norway Finland Sweden United-Kingdom Poland Germany Czech Republic Russian Federation France Switzerland Hungary Spain Kazakhstan China Korea Japan Turkey Finland Norway Sweden Egypt United Arab Emirates Oman India Office Personalization center Production site R&D center United-Kingdom Poland Germany Czech Republic Russian Federation Thailand Malaysia Singapore Philippines France Switzerland Hungary Indonesia Spain Kazakhstan China Korea Ja South Africa Turkey Australia Egypt United Arab Emirates Oman India Office Personalization center Production site R&D center Thailand Malaysia Singapore Philippines Indonesia
18 16 Gemalto Our markets 8 million With our OTA solution we updated 8 million subscribers SIM cards in Thailand in a record 40 days 1.5 billion No.1 in chip cards. We sold 1.5 billion chip cards representing 49% market share in 2006 (source : Nilson report 2007) In the UK over 500,000 Barclays customers can bank online with a high level of security using our two-factor authentication solution 500,000 Markets, sectors and segments Digital security is our vision and refers to the protection and enhancement of digital interactions in many different sectors and by many means. These include various types of smart cards, a wealth of new objects that include our secure operating systems and applications (e.g. e-passports, secure USB keys etc.), as well as software and an increasing number of services. As a result of recent technological innovations and the convergence of, for example, mobile telecommunications and the internet, many of these digital security products, software and services transcend conventional market categories. They may also appear to straddle different financial reporting segments so that, for example, contactless payments via a mobile handset are included in our Mobile Telecommunications segment rather than Secure Transactions. As a rule of thumb, in this brochure we refer to market sectors rather than reporting segments, and we generally make every effort to clarify these issues for the reader 10 million By March 2007 we had provided secure digital technologies to 10 million e-passports 100 million In ten years we have delivered more than 100 million contactless cards
19 17 We are continuously expanding the possibilities of digital security. Key markets p. 18 Telecommunications p. 20 Financial Services p. 24 Public Sector p. 30 Enterprise p. 34 Internet Content Providers p. 37 Our markets
20 18 Gemalto Key markets Telecommunications Gemalto offers a unique portfolio of solutions to address the increasingly complex eco-system of digital communications, building on its expertise as the world s leading supplier of SIM cards, software and services to the mobile industry. We create value and long-term differentiation for our customers, helping them build loyalty and boost revenue per user, both in traditional market segments and in the developing markets of convergence, multimedia, proximity and mobile TV services. We help over 400 telecom providers worldwide get the most out of their platforms and solutions for their 700 million subscribers. Different business models tailored to meet the challenges of the mobile operator. A complete infrastructure for operator service deployment. As no two clients are the same, we offer low-cost solutions as well as multimedia and convergent offers for advanced networks. Security is at our core, helping customers strengthen their position in newly-opened and interconnected markets (mobile-tv, mobile payment, user authentication, etc). Our unique team of experienced consultants, researchers and engineers supports customers with advanced products, personalized end-to-end solutions and dedicated services. Vast range of cards and solutions for public telephony leveraging our experience in loyalty and marketing, and benefi ting from our unrivalled, fl exible production capacity. Financial Services and Retail The leading and fastest-growing player in this sector, delivering innovative and secure payment solutions to financial institutions and retailers around the world. With our unrivalled track record in smart card security, hundreds of banks and other issuers trust us with their transaction and loyalty projects including chip card migration, consulting and personalization services, secure personal data management software, contactless payment systems, card design, payment terminals, readers, and secure tokens for online banking. Hundreds of millions of end-users benefi t from our products and services. Widest portfolio in the industry covering all applications and technology platforms, with a stream of new developments to match our customers needs. Renowned capacity for innovation and dedicated resources for customized applications mean we enable our customers to differentiate themselves. Chip conversion of card portfolios helps create fully integrated, customized solutions. Unique worldwide coverage means we offer local support and responsive personalization services. We are participating in almost all major smart public transport ticketing projects worldwide.
21 Our markets 19 Public Sector Durable and highly secure products, solutions and services for governments, national printers and integrators in the service of citizens. Practical experience in 30 countries on major e-passport and e-id card projects; some of the world s biggest e-health programs; and numerous driving license, vehicle registration and tachograph projects. Unique, comprehensive offer for national identity programs including issuance, enrolment, border control and e-government applications. R&D team provides security, interoperability and durability. Extensive technological partnerships and PPP schemes like the build-operatetransfer/design-build-operate-maintain model, which allow private companies to design, fi nance, construct and operate revenue-producing public projects. Enterprise Secure identity and access management systems for corporations and other organizations, enabling them to identify, authorize and manage an individual s activity within their physical and IT space. Strong user authentication plus convenience and simplicity for users. Business-to-business authentication and digital signatures, plus all components for end-to-end security solutions, including readers, client middleware, card management systems, related services and training. Experience of working with large corporations (Fortune 500) such as Barclays, Shell, Chevron, Pfi zer, Boeing, Telia Sonera, Schlumberger and Microsoft. Access management to buildings, , IT networks, corporate databases, corporate and personal bank accounts, employee services, benefi t schemes, secure project databases, confi dentiality on the road, plus other applications and services. Available in multiple forms such as cards, USB keys and one-time-password tokens compliant with the OATH framework, OpenID and other standards. Internet Content Providers Secure internet and network transaction solutions for online retailers, financial institutions, portals and internet content providers. Provides end-to-end security for online authentication. Protects against phishing, keyboard loggers and Trojans. Secure device solution, tamper-resistant. No drivers or software to be downloaded. Uses existing IT infrastructure. Authentication to multiple sites. Mutually trusted, secure connection. Strong tamper-proof platform.
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