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Friday, December 15, 2006
The two sides of opium
The WHO raises different concerns about Afghanistan's opium production: that it does not reach enough people worldwide for pain relieving purposes, causing a "world pain crisis". Opium is also the raw material for morphine. Developing countries as a whole only consume 6 percent of medical opioids yet by 2015 may have 10 million cancer cases. In the US, half of those suffering from chronic pain-most commonly AIDS and cancer patients-do not receive adequate pain relief. Pain relief worldwide is not only distributed unequally, but altogether insufficiently.
The Security and Development Policy Group (Senlis Council ), an international policy think tank with offices in Kabul, London, Paris and Brussels, has argued that the answer to Afghanistan's illegal drug trade is not poppy eradication, which: 1) deprives local farmers of a major source of income; 2) contributes further to the inadequacy of global pain relief; and 3) most likely will not eliminate the drug trade. Instead, it argues that the International Narcotics Control Board(INCB) license growing in Afghanistan. It is estimated that the price of buying the entire Afghan poppy crop would cost less than what the US is spending on eradication campaigns that have not worked.
The INCB's main function is to mediate exactly the dilemma that is presented in Afghanistan: balancing the medical needs of opioids while controlling illegal trafficking. The INCB has sent multiple missions to Afghanistan. They'll outline their recommendations in their upcoming Annual Report to be released in February.
What will it say? Will it address only trafficking or also the need for more access to legal opiods?
Stay tuned.
Read more:
"There's a way to end Afghanistan's and the world's pain"
"Afghan drugs a worry as Pakistanis confront AIDS"
"Let a Thousand Poppies Bloom"
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Parallel messages, similar results
We've all seen the Phillip Morris ads saying, "Think, Don't Smoke" and recent ads target parents, telling them to warn their children against smoking. In short, "just say no".
A recent research study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that the ads have had no beneficial effect on teenagers and that those aimed at parents actually had an encouraging effect on teenagers.
The study found a direct relationship between exposure to the ads and likelihood of smoking in the past 30 days.
The New York Times observed that "their theme—that adults should tell young people not to smoke mostly because they are young people—is exactly the sort of message that would make many teenagers feel like lighting up." The Times also noted that the goal of the ads is not actually to prevent smoking for a lifetime, but to put it off until adulthood, and that the ads have no mention of the fact that smoking is addictive or even harmful.
Likewise with abstinence-only education. Nearly two-thirds of US high school seniors have had sexual intercourse and there were 822,000 reported pregnancies among women 15-19 years old in the year 2000. While there is no evidence to show that abstinence-only classes changes this, there is evidence to show that education about contraception and sexually-transmitted infections reduces risk-taking and pregnancy among teens (see PP, Kaiser, ACLU, Guttmacher). And if the goals of abstinence-only programs are the same as the anti-smoking ads—to delay intercourse until adulthood (i.e. marriage)—then we will still have rampant ignorance about STIs, protection, and reproductive health.
While the motivations of the two campaigns may be different (those behind the Phillip Morris ads are looking to keep sales (i.e. smoking) up while "avoiding a governmental crackdown" and those preaching abstinence-only arguably do want to keep teens from having sex), each scenario, through the evasion of straightforward conversation and disregard for proven studies, threatens young people with bitter ends: lung cancer and AIDS.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Signs of a new Congress: Questioning the roots of US HIV/AIDS policy
The Boston Globe reported yesterday on some important questions that Democrats are asking about President Bush's faith-based initiatives:
- Have current faith-based initiatives violated the separation of church and state?
- Did the Bush administration really give 98.3 percent of the faith-based foreign-aid money to Christian groups? How does this affect, among other things, our foreign relations?
- What are the effects of such faith-based initiatives on our fight against AIDS?
Questions such as these are being articulated mainly by Representative Barbara Lee (D) from California and Representative William Delahunt (D) of Massachusetts.
Representative Lee is sponsoring a bill that would overturn a measure that requires that one-third of the money spent by the US government on AIDS prevention overseas go for "abstinence until marriage" programs. This is a $1 billion measure and many Democrats have suggested that the money could be better spent on other measures such as condoms. "When you look at what has been exposed and revealed, I think we have a factual basis to move forward with this," Representative Lee said.
Representative Delahunt, who will soon chair the International Relations subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, said that if US-funded Christian groups work in Muslim-dominated countries, the effort could be "perceived to be proselytization and it can generate a harsh negative reaction that implicates and impacts in a negative way on America's image in the world and have significant consequence to our foreign policy goals."
Democrats are also attempting to repeal a measure that required US groups receiving faith-based funds to have a policy opposing prostitution. Many groups have said the pledge impedes their work with sex workers who are at high risk for HIV. Organizations have also raised a question of the constitutionality of the pledge as compelled speech. Two federal judges have ruled that the pledge is unconstitutional and the Bush administration has appealed these rulings. Read more.
Regarding the AIDS fight, Representative Tom Lantos, the California Democrat who will chair the International Relations Committee in January, said, "Our global HIV/AIDS policy should be about saving lives…It is inconsistent with this goal to place ideologically driven restrictions on the implementation of efforts to prevent spreading the virus."


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The Ober mss., 1919-1941 and 1947, consist of the correspondence files of literary agent Harold Ober, 1881- 1959, with Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, 1896-1940, author. Included are letters and telegrams to Paul Revere Reynolds, 1864-1944, literary agent, from Fitzgerald for the years 1919 through 1929 when Ober left the Reynolds agency to form his own firm of Harold Ober Associates.
Much of the correspondence concerns selling Fitzgerald's manuscripts and the author's chronic money problems. Many of the letters discuss Fitzgerald's personal and family affairs, including wife Zelda's health problems and medical expenses, and daughter Scottie's schooling, as well as Fitzgerald's relations with editors and other writers. I addition, the collection contains Harold Ober's correspondence with various editors, movie companies and theatre representatives, notes about contracts, inter-office memos and a few typescript portions of manuscripts, usually revisions sent by Fitzgerald. One item of particular interest is a three page holograph memo written by Ober after receiving a telephone call relating the news of Fitzgerald's death.
Correspondents in the collection include: William Frederick Bigelow, William Aloysius Brady, John Randolph Bray, Bartlett Cormack, Thomas Bertram Costain, Florence Eldridge, Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, Samuel H. Grisman, William Andrew Johnston, Ray Long, George Horace Lorimer, Vernon McKenzie, Adelaide W. Neall, Harold Ober, Maxwell Evarts Perkins, Mary Leonard Pritchett, Graham Reid, James Moritimer Renie, Paul Revere Reynolds, Loring Ashly Schuler, Henry Blackman Sell, Lilian Holmes Strack, Harry Morris Warner and John Neville Wheeler.
Most of the correspondence has been published in As Ever, Scott Fitz--: Letters Between F. Scott Fitzgerald and His Literary Agent, Harold Ober, 1919-1940. Edited by Matthew J. Bruccoli. Philadelphia, Lippincott, 1972 (Lilly PS3511 .I9 Z496).
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General Questions
NB: as stipulated in Section 2.2.4 of the Guidelines for grant Applicants and in the interest
of equal treatment of Applicants, the Contracting Authority cannot give a prior opinion on
the eligibility of an Applicant, a partner, an action or specific activities.
- How do I apply?
Step 1: check the EuroMed Youth website to see the Calls for proposals published by each of the 8 participating countries at: http://www.euromedyouth.net/ and more specifically each EuroMed
Youth IV Units:
Algeria: http://www.algerie.euromedyouth.net/
Egypt: http://www.egypt.euromedyouth.net/
Israel: http://www.israel.euromedyouth.net/
Jordan: http://www.jordan.euromedyouth.net/
Lebanon: http://www.lebanon.euromedyouth.net/
Morocco: http://www.maroc.euromedyouth.net/
Palestine: http://www.palestine.euromedyouth.net/
Tunisia: http://www.tunisie.euromedyouth.net/
Step 2: Read the Guidelines for grant Applicants to identify the Action(s) you would like to apply for, in order to see who can apply (eligibility criteria) as well as the objectives and global and national
priorities per each country.
Action 1 Euro-Med Youth Exchanges
Action 2 Euro-Med Youth Voluntary Service
Action 3 Euro-Med Youth Training and Networking
Step 3: Fill in the application using the Excel Application format customised per each Action.
Complete the budget taking close notice to Article 2.1.4 of the Guidelines.
Step 4: Complete, print out and sign your full application (and include an electronic copy)
Step 5: Submit your full Application by the deadlines as per Article 2.2.3 of the Guidelines
- Do the Euromed Youth Units or European Commission or Delegation of the European Union provide technical support for the preparation of proposals?
The Euromed Youth Units or European Commission or Delegation of the European Union do not provide technical support for the preparation of proposals.
Applicants must follow the instructions in the Guidelines for grant Applicants published for each call for proposals As regards methodology and project management, the European Commission has adopted the "Project Cycle Management" guidelines as a tool for design and project management, based on the logical framework approach. "Project Cycle Management" guidelines are published on the EuropeAid website at the following address:
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/multimedia/publications/publications/manualstools/t101_en.htm and can help potential Applicants in the elaboration and implementation of envisaged future actions that may be submitted for possible funding to calls for proposals.
The various Euromed Youth Units are organising national training events, contact your Units to get acquainted with the calendar of national activities.
- Who publishes the call? The Euromed Youth Unit ? The Delegation of the European Union of each participating country? The European Commission ? The Regional Capacity Building and Support Unit for EuroMed Phase IV Programme?
Publication/Launch is the responsibility of the each Euromed Youth unit and to be done simultaneously (best practices unless done consecutively) on the respective Delegation of the European Union for the specific country website in addition to any other specific website that the
Unit is linked to.
- Which countries are signatories of the Euro-Med Youth IV Program?
8 countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, and Tunisia.
- How many deadlines are expected throughout the course of the program?
Please visit each Euromed Youth Unit webpage and review the Guidelines for the various deadlines of this revolving call for Proposals.
EMYU of Egypt published the revolving call for proposal with four deadlines:
- June 14th, 2011
- Nov 1st, 2011
- Nov 1st, 2012
- January 1st, 2013
EMYU of Jordan published the revolving call for proposal with six deadlines:
- June 14th, 2011
- Nov 1st, 2011
- Feb 1st, 2012
- May 31st, 2012
- Nov 1st, 2012
- Feb 1st, 2013
EMYU of Palestinian Authority published the revolving call for proposal with six deadlines:
- June 14th, 2011
- Nov 1st, 2011
- Feb 1st, 2012
- May 31st, 2012
- Nov 1st, 2012
- Feb 1st, 2013
EMYU of Israel publish ed the revolving call for proposal with three deadlines:
- Nov 1st 2011,
- Feb 1st, 2012,
- Nov 1st, 2012.
EMYU of Tunisia published with single deadline
- June 14th, 2011. Two additional deadlines are foreseen for:
- Apr 2nd, 2012,
- Nov 8th, 2012
EMYU of Lebanon published the revolving call for proposal with two deadlines:
- Nov 1st, 2012
- Jan 15th, 2013
- Where can I find application forms and guidelines?
Refer to question 1.
- Regarding the three actions, how will the distribution of the overall budget? Will specific actions have more than others?
Refer to each EuroMed Youth Unit Guidelines where this has been specified.
- As the "host" organisation, could we send the volunteers to do a large part of their voluntary service and be accommodated in some of our local partner organisations?
NO, as hosting you can only host volunteers (the programme does not foresee for ENPI entities to "send" volunteers but only "receiving/hosting" them):
- As "host organisation" you must be an entity from the ENPI South region therefore your task will be "hosting" volunteers;
- As "host organisation", you have the responsibility to mentor the volunteer and to ensure a good coordination with your local partner organisations.
- Is it possible to host an activity granted under Euromed Youth IV in a different country from which has applied?
No, the applying county is the only hosting country.
- In a bilateral or multilateral action in Action 1 and 3, how many participants have to participate from each of the sides?
There is no limitation on the number of participants; it is up to you the Applicants to determine such details, based on the project design and budget.
- If an international organisation located in Europe is one of the partners and the participants it sends to a MEDA (now ENPI South) country are from different countries – is that a bilateral or a multilateral action?
In youth exchanges (Action 1), this structure is not allowed, since the participants should be from organisation's respective country. While in Actions 2 and 3, where this structure is allowed, is still defined as bilateral.
The definition of projects as bilateral and multilateral is based on the number and identity of the partner organisations, not the individuals taking part in the project. A multilateral action is when two entities (or three) from ENPI South Country/Territory and two entities (or three) from EU Member States are in partnership for the implementation of an action.
- How should an Applicant open the Excel application form files?
The user has to click outside the cell under editing and then click on the "continue" button for opening the file.


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"Music is the language of the Soul. Music not only unites man to man but man to God and Nature, Animals, Plants and Stones.
From the Great Source comes everything "
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Jorma Tapio is emotionally strong, original woodwindplayer from Finland, focusing in improvised music and modern jazz. His music´s most important things are expression and sound. From whisper to violent cries, always with a melodic direction. His instruments are alto- and tenorsaxes, bassclarinet, flute, bassflute and various wooden flutes.
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Global Allies approached The Gettys Group to create a repeating industry event that gathers some of their top clients, hotel owners, brands and designers in one place to consider new perspectives, make connections, and gain insights into the future of the hospitality industry.
The Gettys Branding team acted as host, developed the look and feel of the event and drew up a list of ideation session topics. We curated renowned speakers, conducted in-depth interviews and hosted exploratory sessions for ideas on how to apply the principles of fast thinking to companies. We also put together a carefully selected guest list. Topics included commitment to ongoing innovation, competitor paranoia, cultural clarity & shared vision, perpetual fueling of marketing engines and start-up mentality & accountability.


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Samburu, Kenya
This March join award winning National Geographic photographer Robin Moore, on an exclusive 6 night safari to capture Kenya from behind the lens. We have last few spots available, contact Victoria at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Located in north-central Kenya, in the heart of Samburu land lies Sasaab, the only lodge in the area, boasting a vibrant safari experience with views towards the Laikipia plateau and stunning Mount Kenya.
A fusion of Moroccan and Swahili design, Sasaab is an intimate lodge with 8 individual cottages accommodating up to 18 guests. The main swimming pool is built cliff-side and therefore offering sweeping views of the landscape and is the perfect cooling retreat from the African heat.
All guests enjoy full-board throughout their stay and dining is a lovely experience, which takes places outdoors. Sasaab uses the highest quality and freshest products available from their vegetable garden and dishes are inspired by Moroccan cuisine. During dinner, the Kenyan skies offer a superb show.
Spasaab is the lodge's spa and offers a tranquil setting overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River for a much needed massage or a rejuvenating yoga class after an eventful day of game viewing.
Its proximity to the Buffalo Springs National Reserves means that there is abundant wildlife in the area, and the 'Samburu Special Five' (beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Gerenul antelope & Somali ostrich) can easily be spotted. Whether by foot, by car or by camel, there is always something unique to experience in the wilderness
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Sassab Lodge is situated in the heart of Samburu land, on a rocky ridge above the banks of Ewaso Nyiro river in north-central Kenya. The lodge can be reached by daily scheduled flights to Buffalo Springs National Reserve followed by a 1h30 drive, or a 7 hour drive from Nairobi.
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There are 9 Moroccan-styled rooms, each over 100 sqm in size and boasting their very own private plunge pool and large open air bathrooms. Each luxury suite is spacious with airy rooms and four poster beds and offers the utmost privacy and superb views over the majestic landscape. For families or couples travelling together, the Family Suite is ideal and consists of en-suite double room and en-suite twin room with a shared living area and private plunge pool.
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- Swimming pool
- Wifi
- Spa
- Dining: 1 restaurant
- Activities
Game viewing is a highlight at Sasaab, whether you choose to do so by foot, by car or by camel and there is an abundance of wildlife to be spotted. Star-gazers must indulge in a night or two of fly-camping and sleeping under the stars within the wilderness. For a cultural immersion, it is possible to meet the hospitable Samburu people who will introduce you to their traditions and way of life.
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Netanyahu's Unnecessary Committee on Settlements
Netanyahu seeks to bypass the State Prosecutor's Office and the Civil Administration, which more than once have pledged to the High Court that its rulings would be honored.
In the Likud leadership contest, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has portrayed himself as the antithesis of his challenger, the Jewish Leadership faction's Moshe Feiglin, who represents extremists among West Bank settlers. But Netanyahu's policy on settlements and unauthorized West Bank outposts, as with his "peace policy," shows that he deserves the loyalty of those extremists no less than Feiglin does.
At a time when he is making flowery speeches about his commitment to a two-state solution, Netanyahu hasn't spared any effort to create facts on the ground that make a fair and rational division of the West Bank and East Jerusalem more remote. Netanyahu isn't the first prime minister who, during negotiations with the Palestinians, has taken care of the settlements and channeled public funds to them. Since the 1970s, Israel has declared about 900,000 dunams (about 225,000 acres ) "state lands" in order to allocate them to the settlements.
Netanyahu hasn't just made do with an outdated Ottoman law to entrench Israeli control over the West Bank. He has cooperated with lawbreakers who have taken control of private Palestinian land and set up communities there without permits from the defense minister and the Israel Defense Forces' Civil Administration.
To advance his policy and satisfy the settlers, Netanyahu has often invented ways to bypass High Court rulings and make a mockery of what remains of the rule of law in the territories. At the beginning of the week, he created a committee of jurists headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Edmond Levy to "examine policy tools and operating principles on construction in Judea and Samaria whose status is not regularized."
Among the matters the committee will consider is how to get illegal outposts out from under High Court evacuation orders. In this way, the prime minister seeks to bypass the State Prosecutor's Office and the Civil Administration, which more than once have pledged to the High Court that its rulings would be honored.
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The pair of wrinkles to the key form that students use to apply for financial aid are changing the way the federal government defines family.
The pair of wrinkles to the key form that students use to apply for financial aid are changing the way the federal government defines family. And they could wind up costing students money.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now considers a same-sex marriage to be legal if the couple were wed in a state that recognizes such a union.
The other change states that if the biological parents of a student are unmarried but claim the same place of residence, both incomes are to be put on the student's application.
The FAFSA website notes that the change regarding same-sex couples is based on the Supreme Court's decision last year that found a section of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.
Same-sex couples (both the student and the student's parents) must report their marital status as married "if they were married in a state where same-sex marriage is legally recognized," said Steve Orlando, a spokesman for the University of Florida.
"It does not matter in what state the family currently lives,'' he said, "the student would report the parents' marital status as married and both parents' income should be reported on the FAFSA."
The changes took effect in January and apply to all 2014-15 FAFSAs and all 2013-14 FAFSAs first being submitted on or after Dec. 13, according to the FAFSA website.
The federal government's recognition of LGBT couples is a step in the right direction, but also a step back, said LB Hannahs, director of LGBT Affairs, an advocacy group for
LGBT people and issues at UF and the surrounding Gainesville area.
"My optimistic answer is that they want to do the right thing and recognize that families look different," she said. "And that same-sex couples and their families are equally valid under the law as heterosexual families."
Hannahs noted, however, that same-sex couples don't get the financial benefits that heterosexual couples do because their marriage is not recognized by many states.
"Is it really fair to get less money when we're not getting the financial benefits?" she said.
Terry Fleming of the Pride Community Center in North Florida has fewer concerns.
"The federal government is systematically making sure that all aspects of couples are being treated equally," he said. "It does not put them in a worse position than before."
The other change deals with parents who are unmarried but claim the same place of residence. Both of their incomes are now to be put on the student's application.
UF third-year biology and anthropology major Omar Severino is directly affected by this new rule.
His biological parents are unmarried, but are living together. Before, Severino would only provide information for his mother. Now, he must provide information for both parents.
"As far as I can tell, since our family income is going to look higher, it's probably going to reduce the amount of aid that I can receive due to a higher expected family contribution," Severino said.
Rodlee Ritter, the assistant director with UF's Office of Student Financial Affairs, said the changes aim at getting an accurate look at a student's family.
"We're really trying to gauge the family's realistic ability to pay," Ritter said.


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Has it really been 10 years?
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A new season of over/under
As the new season approaches, I'd like to remind everyone of over/under starting up again. For those that don't know - we like to play the over/under line for each Raptor game, with those making the right choice gaining a point and climbing in the standings from game to game.
This season I would like to add a twist that was introduced in a playoff round last season. I'd like to get everyone to make two selections. The primary choice will still be the o/u. But I'd like to add another choice which would allow those who chose correctly for the over/under, to gain a bonus point. In the playoffs, that came about with the selection of the winning team. I'd like to go with the same idea, but include the spread that is posted in Vegas. If the Raptors are favored to win by 5 points, and you select them as winners +5, but they only win by 3, then you would not get the bonus point. To ensure there is no confusion, I would state the choices as Raptors win by 5 or more, and the Raptors DO NOT win by 5 or more.
With that twist, we would see more jumps in the standings, and less of the leaders waiting to see which choice would best favor them retaining their lead, by playing with the field. It won't do away with that completely, but it will add a whole other dimension so that doing so doesn't become automatic, and we all end up playing more of our own games.
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Their fates were linked by the magical Chicago World's Fair of 1893, nicknamed the "White City" for its majestic beauty. Architect Daniel Burnham built it; serial killer Dr. H. H. Holmes used it to lure victims to his World's Fair Hotel, designed for murder. Both men left behind them a powerful legacy, one of brilliance and energy, the other of sorrow and darkness.
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You younger bucks might know him as Marty Funkhouser from "Curb Your Enthusiasm". But back in the 80′s Bob Einstein was–and always will be to me–Super Dave Osborne.
Super Dave is a versatile daredevil willing to try all kinds of insane stunts. And they all end up in disaster. As a youngster, there wasn't much funnier than watching Super Dave try one of his crazy stunts.
And now we have word that Super Dave is back.
"I can't really divulge what we're going to do but it will be absurd, I promise. And you know, now with computer imaging and things like that, you can do a little more. … I can take it, maybe, another step."
Aside from being utter fiascos, Super Dave's antics were known for their low-budget effects, often involving haphazard contraptions designed by stunt co-ordinator Fuji and featuring flimsy protective padding and harnesses made from "genuine Saskatchewan sealskin bindings."
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It's difficult to beat the convenience of an automatic drip coffee maker, but the coffee they produce falls somewhere between fair and lousy. Aficionados tell us that most in-home machines fail at two critical aspects of coffee brewing, water temperature and extraction time. If the water is too cold or the extraction time too short, flavor will be lost. Conversely, if the water is too hot or the grounds soak for too long, the coffee will end up scorched and bitter. Either scenario defeats the purpose of buying expensive coffee.
According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), the ideal water temperature range for brewing coffee is between 197.6° and 204.8°F (92°-96°C) , and the best extraction time is between 2 and 8 minutes. In 1964, Dutch engineer Gerard Clement-Smit set out to build a coffee maker that met these exacting standards. His company, Technivorm, developed the Moccamaster, the first of its kind to earn certification from the SCAA. Since it's introduction to the U.S. in the 1980s, it has seen an ever-growing number of loyal coffee fanatics, and today, many consider it the gold standard. But with models starting at $300 and up, does all that precision really make for a better cup of coffee?
To find out, we evaluated the Moccamaster model KB-741 against our four criteria for kitchen electrics: Quality/design, performance, ease of use, and cost/value. The model has a 10-cup capacity (42 ounces/1.25L) and comes with a glass carafe. An energy-efficient hot plate has an on/off switch that is independent of the percolator switch. A similar model (KBT-741) uses an insulated stainless steel carafe but has no hot plate.
There is an automatic shut-off feature, something that was sorely lacking in this model just a few years ago. A manual switch on the front of the brew basket slows the flow of water when brewing less than 5 cups, and stops it all together to pour a cup before the brewing has completed. (A newer model, KBG-741, simply stops the flow when the carafe is removed.)
At the core of all Technivorm coffee makers is a powerful heating element made of highly conductive copper that rapidly brings the water to the 200° mark. Additional features help make sure the temperature remains steady, such as an insulated aqueduct that carries water from the percolator to the brew basket.
The flow of water out of the percolator, into the brew basket, and into the carafe is carefully regulated to ensure proper extraction. Water is extruded through 9 separate holes instead of just one, in effect showering the grinds and distributing the water over a wider area. A funnel built into the carafe lid directs the coffee to the bottom of the carafe, essentially filling it from the ground up. This helps prevent something called thermal stratification, which causes coffee at the bottom of the pot to be stronger than at the top. By forcing the coffee up instead of dripping it down, the flavor is better distributed.
The somewhat utilitarian design is pleasingly reminiscent of the classic Bunn-o-matic machines often found in diners and old school coffee shops. If you want to spice things up a bit, the manufacturer offers a rainbow of color options. However, we noted that the color choices at several big name retailers were limited and some colors come at a premium of as much as $30.
The craftsmanship is clear from the start, but we were surprised by the significant amount of plastic given the product's price point, and judging by several owner comments, we were not alone. The 10-cup capacity seemed a little small; enough for 2-3 serious coffee drinkers, but a second pot may be needed when entertaining more than a few people. We would have liked to have seen a 12-cup capacity. A 15-cup model is available, but it costs an additional $70.
To test performance, we measured water temperatures in both the brew basket and the carafe throughout several brewing cycles. In the brew basket, we measured temperatures between 197° and 202°F, and between 196° and 199° in the carafe. Both measurements fall within the range of 195°-205°F set by the SCAA for gold cup certification. The warming plate held the coffee at about 190°F one hour after brewing.
It took 30 seconds for the water to heat up and begin wetting the coffee grounds, and within fifteen seconds of that, the first drops of water entered the carafe. A full pot of coffee took 6-7 minutes depending on ground size. (The finer the grind the longer the extraction time.)
There are several factors extrinsic to any machine that can dramatically affect the coffee's quality, such as the beans, the grind, and, in particular, the ratio of coffee to water. For taste testing purposes, we stayed as close as possible to the SCAA's cupping standards. We used 63g of medium roast coffee beans per pot, which gave us the proper ratio of 50g coffee per liter of water, and we ground each batch just before brewing using a medium grind.
We were extremely impressed with the results. The Moccamaster consistently produced an excellent cup of coffee pot after pot; the best we have ever tasted from a home drip machine. It had great depth of flavor, strong but never bitter. Taste testers agreed, and those who described themselves as serious coffee drinkers gave it the highest marks. The coffee temperature was perfect, hot enough to withstand a generous splash of milk without going cold but never scolding.
Preparing a pot of coffee with the Moccamaster was extremely easy. Removable lids on both the water tank and filter basket gave us maximum clearnace. Often coffee makers have hinged lids, which we find get in the way when trying to add water or coffee. One disappointing note was the manufacture warning that the carafe and removable brew basket are not dishwasher safe, which we know will be an issue for some. That said, we found that rinsing the carafe and brew basket under the faucet after each use, along with a monthly cleaning of the full machine with a water-vinegar mixture, was more than sufficient.
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This build is simple but terribly effective. You'll get to roughly 4k health with lots of both magic ang physical armor and a little AP to boost your spells. They are always one inch from being feasted.... not with this build cuz the Force of Nature item will give you that little extra speed you need to EAT THEM ALL! I'll explain how to easy 2vs 1 when needed, how to manage your ultimate and believe it or not, i regularly do 0 deaths many kills ranked games with it. My elo isnt more then 1400, but hey!!! it's always because of the noobs! lol
The first feasts dont necessarly need to be on ennemy champions. The goal is to get 6 feasts for your health will increase a lot. Since it's a low cooldown spell, dont hesitate feasting minions for your stacks but it's very important u have the spell ready when ganking or engaging. It's a major true damage spell ( 300, 500 and 800 damage).
Q, W, R. The Q will throw ennemies in the air and slow them so they can better feel you. The W is my favorite spell and the 1st I take. It does good damage but it's major advantage is silencing the ennemy. It's fun seeing someone running at you, but then doesnt know what to do since he's silenced. It's also a great spell to interrupt others like Miss Fortune's ult or Nunu's one. So dont be scared as your a tank.... jump in and silence them so u can cancel a deadly ennemy ultimate. Your team maybe wont thank you but you'll know you saved their ***. The R is deadly. Specially at last level doing 800 true damage + approximatly half of your AP. Usually if u engage someone who's like half health with the Q then the W, when comes to the R you'll see your name on the top saying you just did a kill and you'll probably hear something like RAMPAGE, G-G-God like or even LLLLLEGENDARY.
Do never forget that Cho restores life and a little mana when killing anything. That is very important specially early game to get minion kills and it will have an effect similar as lifestealing. This is why as a second spell i take the vorpal spikes "E" to get easier minion kills. And... a little gold out of every minion kill aint bad 2!
2 vs 1 EASY...
First of all, when laning 2 vs 1, the goal aint to get ennemy kills, it's to get over XP while your bro does jungle XP. SO TOWER HUG! Don't even leave that tower for a minion kill, wait for them to come. The Q,W combo instantly kills the last 3 minions. So you wait for the minions to come to the tower and you use all your spells to quickly kill all minions so your tower doesnt take damage.Don't wate spells on ennemy champions... you'll just get oom faster. When there's a minion wave with the 7th stronger minion.... feast (R) eats him one shot. Doing 2vs 1 is great for Cho cuz you'll get to 6 feasts and roughly 3k gold after like 15-20 minutes. Then you simply tell your jungling friend that soon enough you'll need to go buying. Doing that, you'll get to more XP then your mid partner, you'll have a clear advantage both on gold and level ups.
Depending on if your facing heavy magic damage or heavy physical damage, the sequence will be modified. Your inventory should be MERCURY BOOTS, for it's 30% less time snared or stunned, FORCE OF NATURE to complete your 1st regrowth pendant, for it's magic resist and please... the speed boost remember! SUNFIRE CAPE, facing heavy physical go for it first and a RYLAI'S SCEPTER for it's health, AP bosst on your spells and slowing effect. The rest is yours, i usually go for a second CAPE or a BANSHHE'S VEIL for it's GREAT negative spell block every 30 sec (blocks Karthus ultimate or anything every 30 sec... think about this... how many 30 sec are there in a 50 minute game?
I start with the scream "W" then the "E" for easier minion kills, then "Q" and then i always boost the Scream "W" because without AP it's the strongest spell after your ultimate feast.
People tend to think only noobs use clarity. I only take it as Cho Gath. It gives you extra time on the field as you'll always be oom (out of mana) with Cho Gath. Specially when laning 2 vs 1, clarity will be more then welcomed.
Probably my favorite overall spell. I dont use it to retreat, I use it to attack! Some dumb ennemy is staying by his turret low life... hit ghost and go feast him EASY. I'll just repeat it.... use ghost offensivly, hopefully not defensivly. It can also be useful to run and save your feast stacks but let's hope you never need it that way.
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Logging to Stop Immediately on Area the Size of MontanaIn a historic agreement, 20 major timber companies and 9 environmental groups agreed on a plan to protect 170 million acres of boreal forest in Canada. The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement also includes a logging moratorium on an area roughly the size of Montana (!) to protect endangered caribou, and the land mass in the plan equals the total amount of forest lost globally between 1990 and 2005. Truly a massive deal! Read on for details."Under the Agreement [orest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)] members, who manage two-thirds of all certified forest land in Canada, commit to the highest environmental standards of forest management within an area twice the size of Germany. Conservation groups commit to global recognition and support for FPAC member efforts. The Agreement calls for the suspension of new logging on nearly 29 million hectares of Boreal Forest to develop conservation plans for endangered caribou, while maintaining essential fiber supplies for uninterrupted mill operations. "Do Not Buy" campaigns by Canopy, ForestEthics and Greenpeace will be suspended while the Agreement is being implemented."
Great to see greens and loggers working together. This is certainly more productive than boycotts and finger pointing, even if sometimes that is also necessary.
I hope that this deal will serve as an example in other parts of the world were forests are threatened by over-exploitation and the ecosystems that they support are on the brink.
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Ohh..that is a good deal. You could also make french dips! Get some french bread and mozzeralla cheese. Au Jus sauce mix too. Put the roast beef on the buns with the cheese and toast them in the oven. Dip them in the gravy/sauce after you make it...mmmmm..be sure to toast the bread enough where it's not soggy when you dip it.
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always good to get a bargain. they are few & far between nowadays.
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At that price I would try to pick up two or three of them and freeze the others. Our local grocery store has a sale on meat twice a year. They have some really good buys and I try to buy enough to freeze for later use.


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I saw "The Way Way Back" and was also pleasantly surprised. It's jarring to see Steve Carrell as an outright villain, instead of the uptight well-meaning doofus he usually plays. That brilliant opening conversation (which comes to define the central conflict of the movie, as the young protagonist makes clear in a heartrending later scene) was especially effective because Carrell's heartless "I think you're a 3" evaluation was as shocking as having him pull out a gun and shoot someone.
It's a clever script that never loses sight of the central premise you identified: the importance of rattling our own cages from time to time, and avoiding the kind of rut every major character is stuck in. It's an interesting contrast between the way Sam Rockwell's funny, groovy water-park owner represents both a guru of relaxation and emotional liberation to the protagonist, but is also an arrested adolescent trapped in his own inescapable life-cycle. There's humor in the way Rockwell and his employees accept their lot in life, but it's a bit sad to think of how things will be going at the Water Wizz the summer after the movie ends… and the one after that… and the one after that.
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Does anyone know where I can find really clear videos of olympic lifts? I've been looking into adding a couple into my routine and I'm a bit shady on some of the technique.[/list]
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My mother has always had very strong feelings about color. To this day, I can't put on a gray sweater without hearing her voice: "Don't wear gray. Gray makes you look dead!"
I own a lot of gray sweaters. Sorry mom. It's not the best color on me, but I love gray.
When it came to fashion, my mom was pretty laid back. She didn't blink when my high school style changed from hippie to Ginger Spice to a look I called "sporty witch." But color was always a sticking point. At a young age, I knew the difference between orange-red and blue-red — and that I should only wear orange-red.
I blame a book called Color Me Beautiful.
Color Me Beautiful was a 1980s pop-culture phenomenon. Based on your hair, eye and skin color, the book assigned you a "season" and a palette of your best colors.
Color Me Beautiful didn't invent the idea of color analysis, but it was by far the most popular system. The first book was a huge best-seller that spawned a handful of sequels, a makeup line, and a line of color-swatch books. If the book was too confusing, a licensed Color Me Beautiful practitioners could come to your house and analyze your colors in person. When my mother-in-law had her colors done, she discarded all her work clothes and replaced them with her season's colors.
The whole thing was a big deal for women of my mother's generation (well, the white women — the original version barely acknowledged women of color).
Using the book, my mom decided we were both autumns, and clothed me in earth tones: chocolate brown and olive green. As a kid, I usually wanted to dress like a harvest fairy or some sort of viking, so I was fine with this. But we battled continually over black (unflattering), salmon pink (flattering but loathsome), and gray (made me look dead, as we've established).
My mom taught me to pay attention to undertones. But she also taught me to be independent and think for myself. I have an uneasy relationship with rules. I'm not a giant rebel, but I hate being told what to do. When it comes to beauty and personal style, rules are especially troublesome. So many beauty rules are at their heart racist, sexist, classist or fat-phobic.
"Flattering" can be a trap. I like to look pretty, but sticking too closely to flattering is just another way to limit yourself, to deny yourself a fuller range of experience. If we all stuck to flattering, there would be no avant garde, no editorial looks, no goths. If a color speaks to my soul, I'm not going to avoid wearing it. Sometimes, I just want to wear my favorite gray sweater.
But I can't deny that Color Me Beautiful has given me some good advice, especially when it comes to hair and makeup. I loved 2015's pastel hair trend. I envied everyone who dyed their hair pale pink or silvery blue. When Feria came out with their Smokey Pastels line, I stared at those boxes for a long time in the drugstore.
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These days, my mom's hair has changed from brown to bright silver. She dresses in different colors now: melon and coral instead of tomato red. Having a system has helped her navigate the changes in her life with grace and control. We clashed a lot over colors, but I'm glad she taught me what she knew — and how to defy it, when I wanted to.


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We mostly accept side projects in music as a little additional undertaking by a musician to get out any ideas they have that they don't feel fit with the sound or vibe of their central band. That is certainly the case with Cat's Eyes, not just for Faris Badwan, the leader of British band The Horrors, but also for his partner in Cat's Eyes Rachel Zeffira, an opera singer and multi-instrumentalist.
The album is only 28-minutes long, but it has ten tracks and a lot of different ideas. The best of these are when the duo seem to be entirely in sync, recreating American pop sounds of the 70s. Zeffira's voice works greatly in the background on the sassy choruses of "Cat's Eyes," "Face in the Crowd," and "Over You."
Despite these upbeat numbers being their forte, they spend more time on the softer, more orchestrated, and altogether soppier numbers. With washes of strings and the possibilities of soaring choruses on the likes of "I'm Not Stupid" and "The Best Person I Know," you'd think Zeffira's capabilities as an operatic singer would be put to use here with a grand-standing vocal, but she keeps it low-key and sweet, which works well with the simple and self-deprecating lyrics ("I know I'm not the prettiest girl / I'm realistic" and "I'm not stupid / I can see that she's better than me"). The lack of percussion gives these two songs in particular a beautifully weightless feel. However, as the album progresses and more numbers like "Bandit" and "Not a Friend" continue with this pattern, you can't help feeling that Cat's Eyes missed a chance to really use a strong vocal. Most or all of these could easily have been contributed by any number of current female indie rock stars.
Badwan also tries his hand at singing in a more operatic manner, but his attempt at a baritone to match the deep horns on "Sooner Or Later" sounds unimpressive. He has a better stab at it on "The Lull," but the song comes off sounding like a poor brother to Spiritualized's "Broken Heart."
Instrumentally, every song here is impressive, but the singing is pushed to the fore on the majority in an attempt to instigate a hook, which is only occasionally successful. The interplay between the two voices has plenty of potential, shown on the fantastic pop numbers, but not exploited enough on the slower ones.
Cat's Eyes is a worthy project, since both parties here evidently have a broad skill set and love of all kinds of music. This seems to both help and hinder the pair, since they have created a set of songs of several different styles, many of which are good and a couple of which are impressive, but there is no single direction and is quite inconsistent for a 28-minute album. There is plenty here to suggest that the Cat's Eyes project would be worth returning to for both parties, but they'll need more focus next time.
Plugging away since 1999, The National finally hit mainstream success with the release of their 2010 album High Violet. Of course, this entailed their first world tour, but in the new documentary Mistaken For Strangers, it's only the backdrop for the relationship between lead singer Matt Berninger and his younger brother Tom, who had no idea that these short videos he was shooting would turn into a public document of their troubled, if still loving brotherhood.
We talk with Israeli rockers Vaadat Charigim about some of their favorite records.
We talk with Yvonne Ambree and Jesse Barnes of Take Berlin about some of the records which influenced the recording of their debut EP, Lionize.
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I was on the lookout for a large playmat for Little Miss. We have some lovely little ones which are great for taking out with us and were perfect when she didn't move but now she is rolling and crawling we needed something larger. So when Argos contacted me and asked me if I want to review something from the Chad Valley Baby range I knew straight away their Large Baby Playmat (£29.99) was the one for me.
The playmat is a really good size, big enough for two children to play on. It's really bright and has a mirror, plastic teething rings, a butterfly and different sounds. It's also padded.
Little Miss automatically went for the teething rings! She likes rolling around the playmat and playing with the different elements.
The playmat is just the right size for our living room and folds up small and goes into the toy box for an easy tidy up.
If you are looking for a large baby playmat that this is a great choice. At £29.99 it's not going to completely break the bank and you will get a lot of use out of it.
The Chad Valley Large Baby Playmat is currently half price £14.99 which is a bargain! Would make a great new baby gift or put aside for Christmas.
Argos have a great selection of Chad Valley Baby products.


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The mighty Genie King and the beautiful Genie Princess from the magical Land of Faraway are back! Upon escaping the clutches of their Evil Master after being held captive for 1000 years, the magical genies have been busy flying on their Magical Flying Carpet, granting wishes and spreading love throughout the blogosphere.
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Watch What's in the Darkness (2015)
In the summer of 1991, a rape case broke the peace of a small town. The fathers of two girls in the local middle school were the policemen in charge of the case. Nevertheless, they had very different working styles: QU's father was a stubborn legal medical expert always insisting on ironclad evidence, while ZHANG's father, a retired soldier, handled cases relying on his intuition and often extorted confessions through torture. The supposed criminal was caught by ZHANG's father yet similar cases kept happening. Nobody noticed ZHANG's disappearance since she was kicked out of class. On Gomovies - watch What's in the Darkness 2015 in HD 1080p with high speed link on GoStream.
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Aquarian Consult Limited seeks to employ qualified and suitable candidates to fill the vacant positions below:
- Customer Service & Inventory Control Officer
- Marketing and Sales Executive
Customer Service & Inventory Control Officer job vacancy at Aquarian Consult Limited
Job Title: Customer Service & Inventory Control Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- Attend politely and courteously to all walk-in clients irrespective of their status, dressing, request or attitude.
- Acquaint self with all company's products and services.
- Advise customers on available organization's products
- Build positive and productive relationship with clients.
- Recommend potential products or services to the store manager by collecting customer information
- Work together as a team with other colleagues.
- Carry out tasks – sell, cleaning, run office errands, arrange and other company related tasks assigned to you by the store manager.
- Manage Inventory records
- Issue inventory to Wholesale team
- Receive inventory from Headquarters and verify
- Provide periodic low stock reports and give regular updates on stock level to the store manager
- Analyze inventory movement
- Restock retail shelves
- Inform your reporting line manager of every client issues and resolutions experienced at the end of every work day. Note for urgent ones, please immediately notify the Store manager.
- Attend to clients' inquiries and complaints. Provide client support services in accurate and timely fashion
- Maintain high level of professionalism and competence in every client interaction
- Work in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Present and portray a positive image of the organization, its products and services to clients
- Be familiar with the products and their prices.
Reporting line:
- Report directly to the Head of Retail and the Head of Accounts/Internal Control
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- Communication: Excellent communication and people skills
- Customer service: Have a strong commitment to customers and ensure you get familiar with them on name basis
- Product: Be familiar with the items on display, their prices, functions and value.
- Sales: Everyone that walks into the store is a potential customer therefore you should be able to make sales pitch that eventually lead to sales
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- Be able to work under pressure especially during peak period
- Be punctual
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Do You Have Happy Memories of a Place Associated with Your Grandparents?
A few days ago, over on the Facebook Page, I asked the question, "What childhood places were most important to you?" I answered, "For me, the Plaza library in Kansas City. It has been renovated, and while it's gorgeous and new, I wish I could still visit the library the way it was."
More than a hundred people posted a response to this question, and I was struck by how frequently people mentioned a happy memory connected to a place associated with their grandparents.
Some themes:
-- the contrast between their usual home and their grandparents' home – spending time on a farm, say, or visiting a very different city
-- being in the kitchen of their grandparents' house
-- special activities they did when they visited their grandparents, like sewing or fishing
One person made a very interesting point. She grew up in a military family that moved a lot, so her grandparents' house was important as the one place that stayed familiar; she observed that as people become more transient, this might become true for more people.
This subject is timely for me, because my older daughter just got back from a week's stay with my parents in Kansas City. My younger daughter went for her visit last month. Then we'll all go back for another week in August. Their other set of grandparents lives right around the corner from our apartment, so it's easy to plan times for visiting them. I'm so happy that they can have these visits, because I think relationships with grandparents are so important – and even the grandparents' place.
Both my parents are from the same little Nebraska town, North Platte, and we would visit every summer. I could ride my bike from one grandparent house to the other. I remember so well the things we'd do, what we'd eat, the way each room smelled. And Fort Cody! I remember every aisle of that touristy emporium. (I just wondered: do they have a website? And here it is.)
In addition to getting to spend time with my beloved grandparents, one thing I love about those trips to North Platte is that it gave me another hometown – another place where I really knew the streets, the stores, the parks, the history, the best places to get ice cream. I'm very happy that my daughters will have this feeling about Kansas City, because as much as I love New York City and wouldn't want to live anywhere else, it's a very weird hometown. I remember Calvin Trillin (a fellow Kansas Citian transplanted to New York) writing that it took him a long time to realize that his children weren't from Kansas City. I knew exactly what he meant.
How about you? Do you have any particular happy memories related to your grandparents? And the places associated with them?
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Child abuse inquiry chairwoman Susan O'Brien QC resigns
The chairwoman of the Scottish government's child abuse inquiry, Susan O'Brien QC, has resigned after facing the sack over "unacceptable" comments.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said he had accepted Ms O'Brien's resignation after starting the formal procedure to remove her from her post.
However, Ms O'Brien insisted she had "done nothing wrong", complaining of government interference in the probe.
Her fellow panellist Prof Michael Lamb quit the inquiry over similar concerns.
The Scottish government has published letters relating to Ms O'Brien's resignation
Ms O'Brien's resignation leaves the inquiry, which concerns historical allegations of child abuse in Scotland, with only one panel member. It is scheduled to last four years, but has been criticised by survivors of abuse.
In her resignation letter, the chairwoman said the government had "sought to micro-manage and control the inquiry", and had "undermined" her and threatened to sack her when she resisted.
Mr Swinney said Ms O'Brien had "revealed views" which child abuse trauma experts had judged to "indicate a belief system that is incompatible with the post of chair of such an inquiry".
Ms O'Brien did not contest that she made the comments, but maintained they were "acceptable in the context in which they were made".
Complaints were lodged due to two comments Ms O'Brien made during a training session for inquiry team members.
One concerned her recounting the experiences of a child sex abuse victim in a manner which was claimed "potentially breached confidentiality".
Child abuse expert Dr Claire Fyvie said that even if this was meant to "lighten the mood", it was "wholly inappropriate" and "demonstrates a shocking level of misjudgement".
Dr Fyvie is head of service at the Rivers Centre for Traumatic Stress, which was initially a short-term partner of the inquiry.
However, the centre did not submit a tender to support the inquiry long-term, with Dr Fyvie saying the role of an expert advisor was "redundant", as Ms O'Brien appeared to be making decisions "unilaterally", "with no regard to the advice of professional colleagues or external advisors".
'Serious concerns'
In her resignation letter, Ms O'Brien insisted that she had "done nothing wrong", insisting that she would "never underestimate the gravity of child abuse".
With regards to the training event comment, she said she had "accurately reported, without endorsing, what a survivor had said to me about their attitude to their own abuse".
She said: "Since you have approached the dismissal of a chair so casually, on the basis of misunderstanding and inaccurate allegations about my 'attitudes and beliefs', I have no confidence that you would not try to dismiss me again another time, even if you decide against dismissal now.
"This compromises my ability to carry out my duty to ask questions and reach conclusions fearlessly. In short, I cannot reassure the public that this inquiry will be conduced independently of government. My trust that the Scottish government will actually respect the independence of the inquiry has gone – you have therefore left me with no alternative but to resign."
Education secretary Mr Swinney said the comments had "raised serious concerns", and "lacked any context in which they could be seen as acceptable".
He added: "What's more, these actions had the potential to cause the loss of confidence of survivors – the very people at the heart of the inquiry."
Mr Swinney has referred the matter to the Scottish Parliament's education and skills committee to be investigated.
The minister said: "Given the severity of those concerns, I felt I had a duty to initiate statutory proceedings which could have led to the removal of the chair from post. Ms O'Brien's resignation clearly now means that process has not been concluded and frees me to now share the facts of the case with parliament.
"I am happy for a committee of parliament to consider this matter and any claims made by the chair.
"This government absolutely rejects any charges of interference in the independence of the inquiry. The issues that concern the government are about having a robust independent inquiry that can operate without fear or favour, fulfilling our responsibilities set out in the Inquiries Act and ensuring that the chair's departure has as little impact as possible on the progress of the work needed."
One-member panel
Mr Swinney, who is to meet survivors on Thursday, said he would take "urgent steps" to appoint a new chair for the inquiry.
The two resignations leave the panel with just one member, Glenn Houston.
Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith said what was of "paramount importance" was to restore public trust and "to that end we welcome the announcement by Mr Swinney to permit parliamentary scrutiny of his actions".
Scottish Labour education spokesman Iain Gray said the "collapse of the inquiry into crisis" meant "we are letting survivors of child abuse down yet again".
He said: "When parliament returns the education committee must carry out an investigation into how this mess was allowed to develop."
Ross Greer, Scottish Green MSP, believed that there needed to be "urgent but careful progress" in appointing new members of the inquiry.
He said: "This issue has support from across the political spectrum and we owe it to survivors of abuse to make sure the inquiry is carried out." SOURCE
CSA Chairwoman's Letter of Resignation to John Swinney
My opinion…
Concerning the integrity of the panel, specifically O'Brien & her "comments" I know of a couple of the Scottish survivors. While I DO NOT know for fact, but from what I have heard, well, that's it, I have heard nothing! I haven't once heard the survivors complain about the panels integrity. I've heard & read o a fair few o their complaints about ScotGov tho..
Survivors have complained about ScotGov
Leading abuse charities have complained about ScotGov
The expert panel have complained about ScotGov
I think I might be seeing a pattern here!!!
- CSA Chairwoman's Letter of Resignation to John Swinney
- Child abuse inquiry in disarray after chairwoman quits Daily Record


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For a short time, it appeared that Heart was going to make a full-circle return to the blues-fueled, dynamic rock 'n' roll that marked the Seattle group's early days.
After a decade of bland recordings (albums"Private Audition" and "Passionworks") and chart-topping arena-rock pablum (hits "These Dreams,""What About Love"), the Capitol Records band began this decade with an acoustic EP and a ballad-free live record, signaling that Heart intended to break some lingering bad musical habits.
But then along comes "Desire Walks On," the band's unfocused and inconsistent new album, and a theater tour, necessitated by low consumer demand, that reflects "Desire's" misguided tendencies.
Split into two sets, acoustic followed by electric, the evening began slowly and, for the most part, stayed in an unaffecting holding pattern.
In the unplugged portion, standouts were "These Dreams," sporting sweet harmonizing vocals from sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, old fave "Dreamboat Annie" and Led Zeppelin's mandolin ballad "Battle of Evermore."
After the 40-minute acoustic set, the audience, apparently mostly fans of older Heart material, was ready to, as Ann Wilson had earlier promised, hear music that peels the paint from the walls. But that never happened.
Instead, the anticipated kick-ass electric portion of the show was anti-climax defined. A poorly paced, boring string of songs, including throwaway "Black on Black," the '80s-lame "Wild Child" and a grating cover of Bob Dylan's "Ring Them Bells," were sure signs that Heart has yet to learn from their past.
Two radio staples from the band's glory years, "Barracuda" and a reworked "Crazy on You," at the end of the concert, tried but failed to salvage the show.


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The company put its $90 million U.S. jeans account in review in October; FCB is vying to keep that work, and continues as the general agency for the estimated $50 million Dockers casual-pants account and estimated $20 million Slates dress-slacks business.
FCB won the new Dockers work in a pitch against Leo Burnett USA, Chicago, and Miller/Kadanoff/Huber and McCann-Erickson Worldwide, both San Francisco.
Billings on the new assignment were undetermined. Officials at Levi Strauss were not available for comment at press time.
The marketer in April awarded its first "consumer intimacy" project to Miller, for Levi's jeans. The project involves direct mail as well as gathering data from Levi Strauss' "Be In Club" on its Levi's Web site (www.levi.com). Those registering for the club have access to a deeper layer of content than casual visitors, as well as the ability to purchase a limited number of Levi's logo products online.
The company subsequently pulled its online advertising account from FCB, and eventually put the $90 million denim account in review. This fall the apparel marketer awarded its online business for creative and technical support to CKS Partners, San Francisco and Cupertino, Calif., which will handle Web sites for all three divisions.
Dockers this fall revamped its Web page (www.dockers.com) by adding a window to help men decide what to wear to fit both the occasion and their own personal style. The advice window allows visitors to select the type of occasion, from "laid back" to "tuned-in" to "dressed up." Then a selection of specific meetings is offered, such as first date or job interview.
Windows display a model wearing different fashions, and selected looks can be printed out and brought to a store for purchase. The site also includes a monthly survey, called "The Big Picture," in which participants are asked to respond to a number of usually irreverent questions.
The Web site additions were developed by Northern Lights, a division of True North, FCB's parent company.
The FCB win came as Levi Strauss completed its briefing of finalists for the strategic and creative assignment phase of its jeans review.
In addition to FCB, the contenders are BBDO Worldwide, New York and Los Angeles; Bartle Boggle Hegarty, London; Hal Riney & Partners, San Francisco; and TBWA Chiat/Day, Venice, Calif.


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2006 South Regional Results: Recaps
2006 South Regional Results: RecapsNovember 11, 2006
Women's Winner
Knoxville, Tenn. -- Led by senior Jill Steffens third-place finish, the Georgia womens cross country team won the NCAA South Regionals in convincing fashion at the Lambert Acres Golf Club in Maryville, Tenn., on Saturday morning.
With the win, the Georgia women, who were the runner-ups at the Southeastern Conference Championships, automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind., on Monday, Nov. 20. The top two teams from each of the nine regions clinch berths to the national meet.
Steffens, who clocked a 21:17.8 in the womens 6K event, was the third competitor across the finish line and was the first of four Lady Bulldogs to finish in the fields top 10. Thanks to Georgias performance, Steffens and her teammates were able to claim the schools first regional championship since 2003 when the mens team won the title.
The women really stepped up to the challenge today and showed the potential they have at this meet, Georgia cross country coach Dave Hartman said. To have four finishers in the top 10 was extremely satisfying. It was also very nice to claim this title in Knoxville on Tennessees home course. I am proud of the efforts our women had today and Im looking forward to competing at NCAAs with this group.
Georgia finished with 35 points to top Florida (70), Tennesssee (80), Florida State (84) and Georgia Tech (187) in the top-five teams.
Behind Steffens, Kristin Heffelfinger took fourth (21:24.7), Natalie Picchetti finished sixth (21:31.2) and Sarah Madebach crossed the finish line in seventh place (21:31.8). Georgias fifth scorer was Kiah Vernon, who broke into the top 20 with a 15th-place finish (21:48.2). Vernon had the top mark for the Lady Bulldogs at the 2005 NCAA Championships as a sophomore.
The Bulldog men (142 points) wrapped up the meet by taking fifth place behind Florida State (67), Alabama (88), Florida (100) and host Tennessee (108). But the biggest news for the Georgia men was senior Ian Burrell, who battled for a seventh-place finish (31:15.7) and clinched an invitation to the NCAA Championships on the 10K course.
Following not far behind Burrell was Matt Goodale, who clocked a 32:10.9 to finish 21st, and Sam Gillespie, who was able to finish in the top 30 with a 29th-place finish (32:30.2). The Bulldogs other two scorers included Ryley Miller, who was 35th (32:53.5), and Caleb Vogt, Georgias sole freshman competing who took 50th (33:17.5).
We would have liked to have snuck into fourth place with the men, but we are pleased with the fifth-place finish, said Hartman. Ian really stepped up today and I am really excited that he will be getting a chance to compete at the NCAA Championships. Our other men also ran well on this course and I was pleased with their efforts.
Full results and a recap for the South Regionals can be found at georgiadogs.com.
-Courtsey Georgia
Men's Winner
Tallahassee, Fla. - The men and women of Florida State cross country proved they were in top shape as they took home first and fourth place honors at the 2006 NCAA South Region Cross Country Championship hosted by the University of Tennessee. The South Region Champion men earned 67 points and the fourth-place women finished with 84 team points.
For the men's team, senior co-captain Tom Lancashire (Bolton, England/Turton) was the first Seminole across the line in fifth place with a time of 31:02.3. "On the guy's side, I'm really surprised we won to be honest," Head Coach Bob Braman said. ""This is a very difficult course, so you've really got to be careful. We really weren't trying to win, we were actually trying to be in the top four and qualify for nationals."
The men ran the first half of the race in a pack with Lancashire pulling away near the end in an attempt to beat out some of the competition. Crossing the line a few steps behind him was fellow co-captain and senior Andrew Lemoncello (St. Andrews, Scotland/Stirling) in ninth place and a 31:33.9 mark. The rest of the pack included junior transfers Luke Gunn (Forest Gate, England/Birmingham) in 12th with a time of 31:40.6 and Mark Buckingham (Huddersfield, England/Shefield) in 14th with a clock of 31:46.3. Rounding out the scoring for Florida State was redshirt sophomore Javier Cruz (Miami, FL/Belen Jesuit) who finished in 27th with a career best time of 32:28.8.
"I'm really encouraged because Javier Cruz did a great job," Braman said. "He just missed making the All-Region Team but he ran his career best race. He was up against some of the best runners in the southeastern United States. Javier was the unsung hero for us."
On the women's side, it was a day of firsts for freshman Susan Kuijken (Nijmegen, Netherlands/Stedelÿk Gymnasium). This was the first regionals she had ever competed in and with the individual championship she set a new course record with her time of 20:54.1. The record she broke belonged to Florida State alumnus Vicky Gill who finished the course at the Lambert Acres Golf Club in 2002 with a time of 21:03.87.
"It's a good feeling. As a freshman, I don't really know any of these girls, so it was kind of a surprise," Kuijken said. "I've never run regionals before, so I had no idea where I might finish or where I could end up. I never would have thought that I could win a regional race, especially for my first win in America. I always thought that regionals would be harder than conference, but I ran a good race today." Also scoring for the Lady Noles were redshirt juniors Amy Huss (Wyomissing, Pa/Vanderbilt) and Jessica Crate (Brights Grove, Ontario/Arizona State) who finished in 12th place with a time of 21:40.8 and 14th with a time of 21:45.5, respectively. Crossing the line in 20th was senior Abi Wilshire (Saltford, Bristol, England/Birmingham) with a 22:02.5 mark and in 37th was redshirt junior Debbie Huss (Wyomissing, Pa/Vanderbilt) with a clock of 22:25.1. The women's performance today earned four of them spots on the All-Region Team's Top 25 list.
"Susan was dominating today, she ran really, really well," Braman said. "We rested our number three girl, Barbara Parker, who if had she run we would have probably been second, but that's not what this was all about. We rested Barbara and also Kirsten Hagen so we can have our best team fresh and ready for nationals in a week."
Qualifiers for the NCAA National Cross Country Championships will be announced tomorrow night, November 12th and will be posted on Seminoles.com. The nationals are November 20th in Terre Haute, Indiana.
-Courtesy Florida State