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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Last June, a rickety raft carrying 42 destitute African refugees washed ashore on a posh nude beach in Spain. Visualize that scene, Aries. It will serve as an apt metaphor for your life in the coming week. A forlorn, vulnerable part of your life will come face to face with a luxurious, beautiful part. And what will unfold in the wake of this juxtaposition? Let's hope it will be similar to the scene in Spain, where the naked sunbathers leaped into action and got help and care for the refugees.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "Beginner's mind" was originally a Zen practice. Many artists and thinkers now use it to stimulate their creativity. To achieve this blessed state, you dispense with all your preconceptions and enter each situation as if you're seeing it for the first time. "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities," wrote Shunryu Suzuki in his book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, "but in the expert's there are few." As much as I love beginner's mind, though, I have an even more important assignment for you this week, Taurus: Cultivate a beginner's heart. Approach every encounter with love as if you're feeling it for the first time.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While visiting relatives in Fort Collins, Colorado, I borrowed a 10-speed and rode down the most delightful urban bike path in the world. As I pedaled for miles past parks, wetlands, and fields of wild flowers, I felt gratitude for the visionary planners who had created such a sanctuary in the midst of a city of 120,000 people. I hope you can be like that bike path in the coming week, Gemini: a source of relaxing beauty at the heart of the hubbub, a calming yet inspiring influence that motivates the people around you to act with maximum integrity.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Staring into my computer screen is not necessarily the best way to get inspired for the task of creating your horoscope. After analyzing the astrological omens, I often wander out into nature in quest of inspiration. Today's jaunt took me all the way to Mount San Pedro, a place I'd never explored before. Upon reaching the top, I found a panoramic vista that revealed three of the bridges that cross San Francisco Bay. As I surveyed those monumental connecting links, my intuition turned to you. A sudden breeze came up, and I heard a voice in my head say, "It's weaving time for the Crabs. Tell them to splice and unify and join together."
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 2001, Mitzi Nichols of Virginia Beach anonymously donated one of her kidneys to a stranger. She got paid nothing for this rare act of generosity, and after recovering from surgery went back to her job as a cashier at a gift shop. It took the universe three years to figure out a way to compensate her properly. This past June, she won $500,000 in the Virginia state lottery. I call this to your attention, Leo, because I believe you're in a phase when your acts of no-strings-attached largesse will generate karma similar to what Nichols set in motion three years ago. Like her, however, your rewards may not arrive right away, and they might come from sources with no apparent link to the recipients of your kindness.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your life will always be unfinished business, Virgo. From now until the day you die many years hence, you will be a work in progress. There will never come a time when you have everything figured out. I urge you, therefore, to find a way to feel at peace with this incompleteness—or better yet, to love and celebrate it. Luckily for you, the coming weeks will bring you some of the sweetest, juiciest imperfections ever.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Creativity expert Roger von Oech takes issue with the old saw that a chain is no stronger than its weakest links. He thinks they're indispensable. "Many systems have weak links designed into them," he says. "They're called 'fuses.' When a system gets overloaded, the fuse blows and saves the rest of the system." Judging from the astrological omens, Libra, I'm pretty sure you'll soon get to play the role of a fuse yourself. Whatever group or structure you're part of needs to break down for the sake of its long-term health—and you're the best candidate to lead the way.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): New York Times rock critic Jon Pareles bemoans the withering of the Beastie Boys' comic feistiness. As they've become politically aware and socially responsible, the white hip-hop artists have toned down their anarchist braggadocio and shameless troublemaking. Now the fun is almost gone. Pareles says it has been "like having the Three Stooges decide they want to become a panel of appellate judges." I wonder if it might have been possible for the Beastie Boys to evolve a more positive and compassionate outlook without losing their deliciously scandalous spunk. I pose a similar question to you, Scorpio: Can you imagine becoming both kinder and wilder?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It's time for you to intensify your levels of Sagittariusness—to become even more of a Sagittarius than you've ever been before. Here are a few tips on how to proceed. (1) Always keep your basket overflowing with options. (2) Don't laugh unless you really mean it, and then unleash a belly laugh. (3) Embrace optimism for both its beauty and its tactical advantage. (4) Be fiercely allergic to fraud and injustice. (5) When pursuing a goal, crank open your peripheral vision and be prepared to get from A to Z in an A-J-C-X-E-Q-R-B-Z fashion. (6) Add new stamps to your passport regularly. (7) Know how to have fun even when life sucks. (8) Remember that you'll regret adventures you didn't do more than those you did do.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The astrologer Forest Fickling did a statistical study of 50,000 people, analyzing the data to determine which signs were the best and worst in various categories. He found that Capricorns work the hardest, accomplish the most in the shortest time, and daydream the least. But I hope you'll rebel against these natural inclinations in the coming weeks. Between now and September 16, I think you'll achieve the greatest success possible if you daydream a lot more and don't work as hard as usual.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Soon I'll begin my annual pilgrimage to the world's wackiest utopia, the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert. Of the many ways it refreshes my spirit, the most important is its absence of money, advertisements, and commerce. The temporary community of 30,000 people is run as a gift economy. Nothing is for sale. No one can buy anything. When goods and services are exchanged, it's because they're given freely. I wish that you, Aquarius, could experience the unprecedented relaxation that settles in when you're utterly free of being hustled. I wish you could live for a time without worrying about finances. I especially wish you could do this now, when you have a prime astrological opportunity to reinvent your relationship with money. If you can't make it to Burning Man, what else might help you in this noble task?
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It's your Unbirthday season, Pisces—that upside-down, backwards, yet oddly full-of-grace time halfway between your last birthday and your next. I can't buy each of you an Unbirthday present, but if I could, it would be a gift certificate to the Pirate Supply Store in San Francisco. There you could buy Jolly Roger flags, eye patches, plundered treasure chests, lessons in how to whistle while eating saltines, tubs of lard (good for hair-styling and skin moisturizing as well as cooking), and a broadside featuring the text "The Journey of the Fishes Overland." Believe it or not, all these would be quite practical. They'd inspire you to cultivate a devil-may-care mood, which would be perfect during your Unbirthday season. (A Web version of the store is at 826valencia.org/store, and no, I don't get a kickback.)
HOMEWORK If you'll be at Burning Man next week, come wash your own brain with me at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 3, at Planet Wow, located at 3:30 and Esplanade.

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Grazing � eat smaller portions
As difficult as it is to resist all the holiday goodies that are out there, remember the golden rule: if you aren't hungry, stay away from the food table. While socializing, it's easy to forget how many of those cheese pastries or truffles you gulped down while sipping your drink.
One trick is to eat some healthy, fiber- rich foods before you hit the party scene. Then you can graze at leisure without the risk of overindulging from hunger. Also, try to take half portions to satisfy your sweet tooth without overburdening your body. If you are the host, be part of the solution by serving smaller portions of everything so guests can indulge without overdoing. Offer healthy alternatives such as veggie sticks with a humus dip, lots of greens, and other whole foods.
And when you are in between activities, keep your fridge stocked with healthy foods so that you aren't tempted to take in more sweets and heavy foods. Plan your grocery shopping so you can prepare lighter meals to compensate for all the rich dishes elsewhere. Eat regularly to avoid overdoing it at the next occasion. With all of this planning, how about considering these actions as the start of a healthy habit!
While on the subject of food, consider making it homemade. Leave the over packaged and processed stuff in the stores this season and go for some real food when entertaining. Have you ever thought about all the food that is inside of a grocery store? Amazingly, most of it doesn't even qualify for whole, healthy, or even real food. Nearly everything that is inside the outside aisles of the store is packaged and processed "food". Do your body and the planet a favor by buying most of your product from the perimeter and avoid the inside aisles.
Gifts � think outside the box
I love finding a great gift for giving and for me that means really nailing it when it comes to thinking of what is meaningful for the person I'm giving it to. So skip the usual trinkets and go for something really irresistible. You might be surprised to know how often the most loved gifts are the ones that recognize a creative talent, neglected interest, or a need for pampering. You can buy a gift certificate for a treatment or donate to a charity in the person's name. Or look for hidden talents yearning to come out of hiding - treat the person to a session of classes like salsa, art, cooking, or singing. Acknowledging someone's interests and aspirations can be very healing and empowering. Nice! And think of all the trees you'll be saving by avoiding all the big packaging.
Drink � get lots of H2O...
Alcohol and all of that chocolate can be very dehydrating. Too much alcohol can disrupt your sleep, inhibit your immune system, make you feel sick or sluggish the next days, dehydrate your body, and make you more susceptible to cold viruses and the flu. Here's a little trick to help keep things in check. Drink one glass of water for every alcoholic drink and you will cut down on your alcohol consumption and keep your body liquids in better balance. Water also helps to get rid of toxic waste and keeps energy in check.
Move! (And I'm not talking about away from that dessert table (a good idea nonetheless.))
It's really important to maintain some routine of exercise to keep your energy flowing, burn off those calories and relieve stress, all at the same time.
Yes, that holiday shopping can add up. Take public transport and walk around while shopping. If you are driving, park your car far from the shops and walk the extra bit, take the stairs instead of the elevators, basically take any option that offers movement.
Between all of the holiday activities, kids on school holiday, and relatives and friends visiting, it's important to keep some semblance of an exercise routine, even if Ii's only the abridged holiday version!
Release it!
Stress that is. High amounts of stress, especially prolonged stress, create a lot of havoc for your body and your mind. Stress lowers your immune system, reducing your body's capacity to react to infection. So in addition to regular exercise, ensure you are getting those adequate hours of sleep every night. Sleeping at least 8 hours a night for most people helps keep inflammation in the body down and the immune system functioning. Also consider a Vitamin C supplement that can raise the body's resistance to colds. Its powerful antioxidant effect assists to increase vital cellular processes and protect DNA from damage. Find a good source of non-acidic vitamin C supplements to help keep your health and keep away colds and the flu.
Keep breathing!
When you feel your stress level rising, try yoga breathing (ujjaiyi) to help regulate your blood pressure and calm things down. Also helpful is two for one breathing. Exhale for twice the count of your inhale. This can slow your heart rate, calm your mind, and lower your blood pressure. Try these whenever you feel your stress level rising.
Outdoor therapy
Go outside and do something fun with your family. Walk around the neighborhood to look at holiday displays or organize a walk in the park during family get-togethers. Chances are, if your family gatherings are stuffy and something you don't look forward to, the rest of the party feels the same. Put a new spin on some of the old traditions to keep the energy positive and flowing. Taking walks, hiking, and enjoying other family activities with relatives will also help use up the energy from the extra servings.
Think Zen
Take time for yourself � even if its 15 minutes a day just to relax, disconnect from all the holiday commotion, and really go into yourself. Meditation is a good way to lower stress. Choose a place where you won't be interrupted � try it first thing in the morning or before going to bed at night, or even in the car before heading somewhere. Don't know how to meditate? How about an audio guide to meditation as another great gift idea!
Make a bird feeder
While holiday gatherings tend to be focused on indulgence, you can balance them with some quality time with your family. Outdoor projects with kids are fun and educational. A bird feeder is easy to make and draws a lot of birds during the cold winter months. Another idea is to help solitary bees find more nesting places by preparing nesting tubes in hollow branches or plant stems. Go to http://www.buglife.org.uk/getinvolved/gardening/beenestsforgardeners for more information. Wait and hang them out in March to be ready for spring buzzing. Creating an eco-friendly activity can help make children more aware of our impact on the environment, and if children grow up green, they help the earth stay healthy too.
And finally... Just say Yes!
Say yes to staying home...sometimes less is more and enjoying family time can be a lot more satisfying.
Happy Holidays!


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Since the time Sushim won the race and became the champion all you viewers knew that he was not the one who deserved to win as he played unfair. Ashoka is the one who deserved to win and played fair. His determination and hardwork was genuine as a competitor compared to that of Sushim who was greedy to win the throne by his evil thoughts.
According to the current plot, Bindusara is about to make Sushim the General Of Magadh and award him with the honorable sword. But, Chanakya advices Bindusara that he should wait until his sons mould themselves and are completely ready to take up a big responsibility like this. Hearing this Sushim loses his cool and attacks Chanakya by placing the sword in front of him. Ashoka immediately steps forward to protect Chanakya.
Seeing this inappropriate behavior Bindusara asks Sushim to leave the court room and also asks him to return the sword to the Royal Academy. Bindusara then thanks Chanakya for giving him the advice before taking any decision and chooses Ashoka to be the General Of Magadh but, Ashoka replies saying he needs time to think as it's a very big responsibility for him.
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text: 24 August 2009Anne Robinson has unveiled her new youthful appearance in surprising publicity photos for her celebrated return to BBC consumer rights programme Watchdog next month, sparking rumours that the star has had further cosmetic surgery.The 64 year old presenter has always been honest about her use of cosmetic surgery procedures to hold back the years, but a spokesperson has denied that Ms Robinson has undergone more surgery recently, instead putting her refreshed appearance down to a strict diet and exercise regime. Spokesperson Alex Luke states: "Anne has had nothing at all done. It is all down to healthy living. She hasn't had a cigarette in more than 20 years and she hasn't had a drink in that time either. "She runs at least three times a week, so it really is healthy living that makes her look so young. She hasn't had Botox or surgery recently. She will always comment fairly truthfully about these things. It really is a case of healthy living." Ms Robinson's fitness regime includes running and weight lifting, and she obeys a strict organic diet consisting largely of vegetables and fish. The TV presenter and host of the Weakest Link underwent a face lift in 2004 after seeing herself on television and desiring a more youthful complexion. In an industry where ageing presenters are constantly under threat of replacement by younger faces, cosmetic surgery procedures and a healthy lifestyle provide solutions for popular veterans intent on extending their time in the limelight.


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I started with a cabinet door that I got from my uncle. He uses them for his dioramas. They make the perfect framed display boards.
|I went with this one because I needed the real estate.
Then I need to figure out what I want to do with it. This case I wanted to go it with four intersecting streets.
|This white blob is plasticard with a stone pattern on it.
It won't stay there but it does fit. The HQs will go there for the Chaos Space Marine Army.
As you can see from the shots, there are some gaps. The shrine hides it but what if I don't have a center piece for my other armies. That's why I took some Elmer's glue and some small gravel.
It looks good but there are a lot of open areas. I want to give it a muddy/torn up ground look.
Enter textured paint. For the same price as GW textured paint, you get this mess. Don't worry about the color because your going to prime it. This is "Icy White".
As you can see from the pics above, I didn't cover the entire space. I am going to primer it and then see if I need to add more.
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|L-R: Darryl O'Donnell, Sharon Lewin,
Cipri Martinez.
The Australian Delegation to the meeting included AFAO CEO Darryl O'Donnell; President of the National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA), Cipri Martinez; and leading Australian HIV cure researcher and head of the Doherty Institute, Professor Sharon Lewin.
AFAO's Finn O'Keefe reports.
The key business of the HLM formally concluded with the adoption of 2016 Declaration to End AIDS at the opening plenary on 8 June. However, this was not seen as a good thing by everyone; during the plenary, members of civil society (CS) walked out en masse in protest at weak language in key areas of the declaration.
The key business of the HLM formally concluded with the adoption of 2016 Declaration to End AIDS at the opening plenary on 8 June. However, this was not seen as a good thing by everyone; during the plenary, members of civil society (CS) walked out en masse in protest at weak language in key areas of the declaration.
The last few weeks leading up to the adoption of the Declaration have involved tense negotiations between UN member States and civil society to gain consensus on the final wording of the Declaration text.
In the lead-up to the meeting, civil society expressed grave concerns that draft text had become watered down during negotiations, with few references to key populations or explicit naming of population groups – such as gay men, men who have sex with men, transgender people, sex workers, and people who use drugs.
As one delegate noted on Twitter 'the first 10 paragraphs support an end to stigma and discrimination of key populations, the next 50 erase them.'
During the week, UN negotiations on the draft text were operating under a silence procedure, which meant that a deadline was set for responses to the amended text. Under this procedure, if no-one 'breaks the silence' consensus is assumed. That time limit was initially Monday, but it was extended to Tuesday night.
During the week civil society lobbied hard to get UN members to 'break the silence'. At a meeting of CS delegates the pros and cons of breaking the silence were discussed.
On the one hand, if the silence was broken it would provide opportunities to suggest amendments to the text, but this could equally run the risk that new text may be introduced which civil society may not want included, or run the risk that more text would be opened for revision. It was an interesting and complex debate.
In the end, the silence was broken by Russia expressing concern around three paragraphs mentioning key populations in the context of harm reduction and SRHR (sexual and reproductive health and rights). Late on Tuesday night, news filtered back that Russia's bid to open the text had been denied, and the Declaration was indeed approved the following morning.
Civil society have produced a 'shadow declaration' which outlines negatives and positives in the Declaration from CS perspectives.
On the positive side, the Civil Society and Communities Declaration acknowledges many areas of advancement, including:
- Increased attention to children, adolescents and young people
- Attention to addressing social and economic drivers of HIV
- Strong references to the connection between gender-based violence and HIV
- Explicit positive references to harm reduction as an important HIV strategy
- Consistent attention to stigma and discrimination as significant challenges
- Meeting replenishment goals for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria
- Recognition of the need to use existing TRIPS flexibilities to their fullest and ensure that intellectual property provisions in trade agreements do not undermine existing flexibilities
- Bold treatment targets, including the goal of achieving 30 million people on treatment by 2020 and a target of 25% funding for prevention.
The Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) media release stated, 'the Declaration has been almost completely stripped of explicit commitments to reduce discrimination, remove punitive laws and address other legal, social and political barriers to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support for people from key populations affected by HIV'.
Protests and side eventsIn response to the 'watering down' of the Declaration, civil society protests were staged outside the UN on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This gallery shows photos from the high level meeting, protests and related events. To see captions, view on SlideShare.
On Tuesday, a special side event featured a panel of five civil society representatives who were excluded from attending the HLM. Each gave a powerful account why key affected populations need to be at the heart of response to HIV.
Panellists were:
- Kath Khanpiboon (Aisa Pacific Transgender Network)
- Daria Mogucheva, Eurasia Network of People Who use Drugs
- Dane Lewis (J-Flag)
- Serge Doumong Yotta (Affirmative Action)
- Tia Gwenjeng (NAP+ Central African Region)
Although when the Declaration was formally accepted, civil society delegates walked out of the meeting in protest, it was extremely heartening to hear a number of country delegates, including those from Australia, Canada and the US, make passionate speeches calling for greater inclusion of key populations, the naming of individual communities. These delegates also voiced support for important measures such as harm reduction and an environment free from criminalisation and stigma. Australia's speech, made by Sharon Appleyard from the Department of Health, was particularly strong.
Download Australian Statement
Download Australian Statement
In AFAO's media release following the announcement of the Declaration, NAPWHA President Cipri Martinez summed up the mood well. We certainly didn't get everything we wanted in this Declaration, but it contains some powerful statements, and the alternative could have been that we ended up with no Declaration at all.
Cipri stated: 'People with HIV stand in solidarity with key populations affected by HIV globally - including indigenous communities, women and girls, young people, sex workers, people who use drugs, transgender people and gay men.
'We are disappointed this Declaration has not significantly increased the visibility of key affected populations. As people with HIV, we know the critical importance of a strong and visible voice in advancing progress for our communities. This is particularly critical for our near neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region, who face additional challenges accessing cheap, modern medication and health care monitoring, and routinely experience stigma, discrimination and criminalisation.
'However, we also recognise it has been a long and difficult process to gain consensus among all UN member states. The 2016 Political Declaration on Ending AIDS is an important step towards ending HIV. We thank our present and past Australian governments for their bipartisan commitment to working collaboratively with all our communities to end HIV in Australia and to support the global response.'
Read joint media release
Read joint media release
It seems unbelievable that 35 years into the HIV epidemic, civil society is still having to fight for greater representation and inclusion in official policy documents. The nature of the UN system means it is not possible to achieve the kinds of document that would have the vision and strength of action that we want to end HIV.
Devastatingly, this also means that we don't have the global leadership we need. AFAO has no doubt that the advocacy of civil society in the lead up to the meeting, and at it, has helped progressive UN Member States, including Australia, achieve a better document. We should be under no illusions that there is a strong global consensus for the kind of action and ambition required to end HIV. Their simply isn't.
Issues of values, justice, human rights, criminalisation, financing and stigma and discrimination are recognised by the Declaration, but are not addressed in ways that can lead to the outcomes we want and need. For the time being, this is the Declaration we have. We must leverage its strengths, and find ways to fight harder for the gains we still need if we are to achieve our goals.
We remain hopeful that the passion displayed during the meeting by civil society and many UN delegates bodes well for the future.


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text: DigitalSXSWi '08: Zuckerberg Speaks Again, We Make It PersonalBy Rebecca|March 11, 2008ShareBy Rebecca|March 11, 2008Share Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg at SXSWi in Austin on Monday, just before we got personal with him.Developers' Garage at SXSWi. Doesn't really suggest much intimacy, does it? That's what we thought. So when the time came to pose questions to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg yesterday afternoon at Austin club Pangea, we were the ones to veer away from talk of API and other initials of which we're blissfully unaware and launch Zuckerberg smackdab into the realm of the personal that we hang out within every time we log on to his site. Zuckerberg spoke for 30 minutes taking questions from the 100+ developers enjoying free lunch and cocktails on Facebook. "Yesterday wasn't enough fun," he quipped, before getting serious and saying, "The feedback we got yesterday was that we didn't open it up enough for questions and we wanted to take 20 or 30 minutes today to do that."After listening to him take questions predominantly from developers, we decided it was time to shake things up. mediabistro.com's director, education, events and multimedia content Carmen Scheidel took to the mic and asked boy wonder, "Facebook has changed the way people experience personal relationships how has Facebook affected your personal relationships"?"Interesting question for a Developers' Garage," Zuckerberg laughed nervously. Then an audience member helpfully reminded him that at the beginning of his talk he told the audience it could ask him about anything it wanted. "It's been fascinating," Zuckerberg said. "I have a small group of really close friends. Going through the experience of building a company there have been some strains, but it also helped me build close relationships."In the balance of the program, Zuckerberg stuck closely to what most of the other audience members wanted to hear about how Facebook would continue enabling its users to control their data, even as it continued "making data portable between different sites."He went on to say that he hoped developers would help the company offer more by way of politics-related applications saying, "We'd like to see more of that going on, and we'd like to have the community build it. I think it's actually pretty likely that someone else would be able to do a better job with that than us.""The quickest growing class of information on the Web is information you don't want to share with everyone information you want to share with 100 people or 1,000 people or just five people, like your family," Zuckerberg said, later adding, "It's not about how your life fits into Facebook, it's how Facebook fits into your life."EARLIER:SXSWi '08: Julia Allison on Facebook Keynote Debacle: 'They Were Just Mismatched Communicators' SXSWi '08: Liveblogging the Failed Interview of Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg SXSWi '08: Scoble Bumrushes Panel: 'I Don't Trust What I See In Blogs For 24 Hours' SXSWi '08: Frenching Fire @ FrogDesign Fete SXSWi '08: Pete Doherty, Morgan Fairchild Lone SXSWi Stars SXSWi '08: Dooce Duo Less Corporate Than UsRELATED: Mediabistro Circus Blog: SXSWi '08: Fire Is Our Friend Especially When Manipulated By Hot Girls Mediabistro Circus Blog: SXSWi '08: Anil Dash Wins PowerPoint Smackdown Sharehttp://adweek.it/2kL56Ao copy Adweek Adweek


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Set it and forget it, right? Wrong. Estate planning is something that requires upkeep. Many people might think that they can get a will and their estate planning needs will be met for their lifetime. That might be true for a very select few people. More than likely, people will require revisions or totally new estate planning documents throughout their life. As people go through life, certain events can make their previous estate planning documents not useful or not in line with their actual wishes.
Some of these events could be unexpected, and some of them might be well thought out changes. Making sure a person's estate planning documents are up to date and complete is very important. If an unexpected event requires the use of these documents, it is important that they are in line with a person's wishes.
Events that might require a person's estate planning documents to be changes include: tying the knot, untying the knot, refinancing or buying a new home, opening a new account of some sort, or changes in the number of children a person has. Although there may be other events that might also require changes, these are a few common ones.
An experienced estate planning attorney can help make sure all of a person's estate planning documents are in good order and in line with their wishes. Reviewing the documents periodically or after a major life change might be a wise idea. If changes need to be made, an attorney should be able to help.
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You must have heard the news by now? The Euromillions Lottery was won by a single UK lottery player, making them the biggest ever lottery winner in the UK. Now while the winner hasn't yet stepped forward, they surely will very soon but if you missed out then don't worry as another Euro jackpot is still climbing and the prize is even bigger than Friday's Euromillions.
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Prehistoric Artifact: Pottery Donated to Goodwill, A Native American Prehistoric Artifact?By Mischelle Esguerra on May 4, 2012 in Archaelogy, United States, World •
"Prehistoric Artifact" Pottery
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A 7.5- inch pottery donated to Goodwill by an anonymous donor is said to be a prehistoric artifact taken from a Native American burial site in Oklahoma, according to reports by several international news sites, May 4, 2012.
Based on reports, the pottery travelled through internal distribution system before it arrives in New York. The pottery was put in auction and receives two bids for just $4.99, according to Goodwill employees.
"We're pretty amazed that the thing wasn't (a) broken or (b) just thrown out," Jeremy Juhasz, Goodwill's local social media and website coordinator mentioned in an interview.
Moreover, a note which reads "Found in a burial mound near Spiro Oklahoma in 1970" was also found inside the pottery. Reports mentioned the pottery could be several thousands of years old, since it originated from Spiro Mounds archaeological site in Oklahoma.
According to Oklahoma Historical Society, the site was a permanent settlement from approximately 800 to 1450 although the people have inhabited the area for 8,000 years.
Goodwill said they will return the piece to the Caddo Indian Nation.
"Once we were alerted to what it was, there was no doubt that we were happy to donate it back to them," Juhasz mentioned in a statement.
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The College Catalog contains information on programs of study, a summary of college policies and procedures, anticipated costs, and program requirements. The College Catalog is updated annually after each spring semester and previous editions are archived. Because program requirements are based on the year and semester in which the student enrolls or matriculates in the program, it is important to use the correct edition of the catalog to view program requirements. The College Catalog is accessible from the Academics drop-down menu at www.delhi.edu.
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quote:Pope Benedict resigned to avoid arrest, seizure of church wealth by Easter. Diplomatic Note was issued to Vatican just prior to his resignationNew Pope and Catholic clergy face indictment and arrest as "Easter Reclamation" plan continuesA Global Media Release and Statement from The International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State.Brussels:The historically unprecedented resignation of Joseph Ratzinger as Pope this week was compelled by an upcoming action by a European government to issue an arrest warrant against Ratzinger and a public lien against Vatican property and assets by Easter.The ITCCS Central Office in Brussels is compelled by Pope Benedict's sudden abdication to disclose the following details:1. On Friday, February 1, 2013, on the basis of evidence supplied by our affiliated Common Law Court of Justice (itccs.org), our Office concluded an agreement with representatives of a European nation and its courts to secure an arrest warrant against Joseph Ratzinger, aka Pope Benedict, for crimes against humanity and ordering a criminal conspiracy.2. This arrest warrant was to be delivered to the office of the "Holy See" in Rome on Friday, February 15, 2013. It allowed the nation in question to detain Ratzinger as a suspect in a crime if he entered its sovereign territory.3. A diplomatic note was issued by the said nation's government to the Vatican's Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, on Monday, February 4, 2013, informing Bertone of the impending arrest warrant and inviting his office to comply. No reply to this note was received from Cardinal Bertone or his office; but six days later, Pope Benedict resigned.4. The agreement between our Tribunal and the said nation included a second provision to issue a commercial lien through that nation's courts against the property and wealth of the Roman Catholic church commencing on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. This lien was to be accompanied by a public and global "Easter Reclamation Campaign" whereby Catholic church property was to be occupied and claimed by citizens as public assets forfeited under international law and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.5. It is the decision of our Tribunal and the said nation's government to proceed with the arrest of Joseph Ratzinger upon his vacating the office of the Roman Pontiff on a charge of crimes against humanity and criminal conspiracy.6. It is our further decision to proceed as well with the indictment and arrest of Joseph Ratzinger's successor as Pope on the same charges; and to enforce the commercial lien and "Easter Reclamation Campaign" against the Roman Catholic church, as planned.In closing, our Tribunal acknowledges that Pope Benedict's complicity in criminal activities of the Vatican Bank (IOR) was compelling his eventual dismissal by the highest officials of the Vatican. But according to our sources, Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone forced Joseph Ratzinger's resignation immediately, and in direct response to the diplomatic note concerning the arrest warrant that was issued to him by the said nation's government on February 4, 2013.We call upon all citizens and governments to assist our efforts to legally and directly disestablish the Vatican, Inc. and arrest its chief officers and clergy who are complicit in crimes against humanity and the ongoing criminal conspiracy to aid and protect child torture and trafficking.Further bulletins on the events of the Easter Reclamation Campaign will be issued by our Office this week.Issued 13 February, 201312:00 am GMTby the Brussels Central Office
quote:Ancient prophecies point to Pope Francis being the last Do the words of Nostradamus' prophetic quatrains predict Pope Francis to be the final pope, the leader of the Catholc Church during the end times? Source: News Limited WHEN the great 16th Century prophet Nostradamus stared into the future, he described the fate of the final pope with eerie detail. And the first sign will soon be in our skies. The 266th pope now sits on the Throne of St Peter. According to the pen of several prophets, he will be the last.One prophet, a Saint of the Catholic Church, counted down the popes until the end of the world. After Pope Francis there are no more on that list.Nostradamus himself foresaw the end of a pope and the Church itself at a time when a great comet was to fill our skies. Comet Ison, said to be one of the brightest for centuries, will pass by later this year.Their ancient words have set speculation ablaze on internet forums and in social media debates.Anything mentioning Nostradamus is bound to fire up imaginations.From his smoke-filled room in 16th century Renaissance France, the prophet wrote one of his characteristically tantalising four-line prophetic "quatrains":Quatrain II.46"The great star for seven days shall burnSo nakedly clear like two suns appearingThe large dog all night howlingWhile the great Pontiff shall change his territory."Astronomers have announced that Comet Ison, which will pass later this year, could end up being brighter than the moon - if it survives its encounter with the sun.This has been seized upon as evidence that Nostradamus's words are about to come to pass.Another of Nostradamus's writings has also been associated with the end of the Catholic Church:Quatrain VI.6:There will appear towards the NorthNot far from Cancer the bearded star:Susa, Siena, Boeotia, Eretria,The great one of Rome will die, the night over. Comets have long been regarded as messengers of portentous events. Nostradamas refers to a comet "as bright as the sun" during the reign of the last pope. Astronomers say Comet Ison, due later this year, may be "as bright as the moon". Source: News Limited Again a portentous comet is mentioned in association with a fateful event involving "the great one of Rome", a phrase he repeatedly used to refer to the Catholic Church.As with all of Nostradamus' prophecies, these quatrains have been applied to various events over the centuries - most recently Pope John Paul II.However, in this case, Nostradamus was not the only one to foretell the fate of the Catholic Church's final leader.It is the writings of Saint Malachy, an archbishop of the 1100s, which definitively states this will be the pope of the end times.A Benedictine monk claimed to have discovered in 1595 a collection of the Saint's papers where he had purportedly secretly written down 112 brief but vague prophecies. Each is associated with the reign of an individual pope.The last phrase applies to Pope Francis:Verse 112:"In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will sit Peter the Roman, who will pasture his sheep in many tribulations, and when these things are finished, the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people. The End." A Benedictine monk claimed to have found prophecies written down by Saint Malachy in the 1150s. One points to this pope as being the head of the Catholic Church during the 'end times'. Source: News Limited Such vague words are widely open to interpretation and will no doubt continue to generate speculation - even if another pope is elected.And if Nostradamus and Saint Malachy are proven wrong, one can always fall back on prophecies from the likes of Sir Isaac Newton who predicts - based on his biblical calculations - that the world will end in 2060.


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And as you've probably heard the Thrashers might be moving to Winnipeg. So - maybe there's some kind of poetic irony at play?
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Iwi plea for chance to buy assets
John Key was invited by the tribe to open the new $65 million Novotel Auckland Airport hotel, which is 70 percent owned by Tainui Group Holdings.
Mr Morgan said he looked forward to talking with Mr Key after the election about National's policy of selling down state assets like the power generators and Air New Zealand.
"Alongside other iwi we will participate in what is a magnificent opportunity to secure shareholdings in some of this country's high performing companies. Enduring relationships is what matters to this tribe. Governments come and go, corporates do have a finite life, but iwi are forever," he says.
John Key said later that National still had work to do to convinced the public of the merits of asset sales, but Kiwi mums and dads would be the front of the queue, and there would be no special mechanism for iwi buyers.
Labour list MP Kelvin Davis says iwi should not be trying to help the government sell a privatisation plan that is unacceptable to the bulk of Maori.
Mr Davis, who lines up against his Te Tai Tokerau by-election rivals at Tau Henare marae in Pipiwai near Whangarei tonight, says selling power company and airline shares isn't going to help the struggling families in the electorate.
"We know as soon as assets are flogged off to supposed kiwi mums and dads, before you know it we will have overseas interests come in and snap them up and before we know it we will be paying our power bills in Beijing," Mr Davis says.
Opposition from neighbouring landowners backed by cashed-up Trademe investor Gareth Morgan has led the Government to pull the plug on a settlement which would have returned the bulk of the Maungatautari ecological reserve to a Waikato hapu.
Ngati Koroki Kahukura negotiator Willie te Ahu says the deal was supposed to be signed on Monday.
But he says Treaty Negotiations minister Chris Finlayson called the hapu in this week to say he had asked retired High Court judge Sir David Thompkins QC to look into the landowners' concerns and their threats to cut the pest-proof fence.
"We were somewhat upset because we think it's a minority of four farmers and a millionaire behind them with Gareth Morgan that's actually going contrary to not only the iwi but the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust and the bulk of the community that are in favour of both the ecological island and the treaty settlement," Mr Te Aho says.
Ngati Koroki Kahukura is still committed to getting legislation that will protect the special character of the bush-clad mountain.
The Government has appointed a retired High Court judge to look into the escalating row between a Waikato hapu and landowners around the Maungatautari ecological reserve.
A spokesperson for Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson confirmed Sir David Thompkins QC was called in after cabinet postponed a proposed settlement with Ngati Koroki Kahukura which was due to be signed on Monday.
Negotiator Willie te Aho says the hapu hopes Sir David will get to the bottom of the dispute which has led to some landowners threatening to cut the 45 kilometre long pest-proof fence around the central Waikato mountain.
"There's 24 landowners and only four of them with minor interests have been able to do the media thing and capture the attention of some politicians but I think we will get the in the long run," Mr Te Aho says.
There's recriminations in the Maori Party about the selection of a political unknown to contest the high-profile Te Tai Tokerau by-election.
Co-leader Pita Sharples says the Maori Party's constitution gives the power to the electorate committees, so the leadership had no say in the selection of Solomon Tipene over actor and Ngati Hine leader Waihoroi Shorrtland and lawyer Mere Mangu.
But he says he's looking forward to getting behind Mr Tipene ... and he has a message for the north.
"We haven't turned our back on you, don't you turn your back on us. We are the only independent Maori Party in Parliament in the history of Government in this New Zealand and if you kill us off now, I don't think there will ever be another Maori Party that will gain the position that we have at this time," Dr Sharples says.
He will campaign with Mr Tipene in the electorate next week.
Te Uri o Hau will decide on Sunday whether to place a rahui or ban over Kaipara harbour to protest against Crest Energy's proposed tidal power plant.
Spokesperson Mikaera Miru says Kaipara residents have shown overhelming opposition to the plans, which have been cleared by the Environment Court.
He says Sunday's hui at Pouto's Waiaretu Marae will decide whether a more traditional protest is called for.
"When the law fails, as an iwi we have no choice but to move to our own tribal tikanga or tribal customs to impose a rahui to do in effect what the statutory obligations should have fulfilled in the first place," Mr Miru says.
The rahui would make tapu the area where the turbines are supposed to be placed, so Crest Energy staff or contractors could not enter.


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Watch episode 19 of the classic Nigerian TV series "Checkmate."
A series implanted in the hearts of many, "Checkmate" offered lots of memorable characters, a delicious brew of storylines interpreted by a diverse cast such as Ego Boyo, Richard Mofe Damijo, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Nobert Young, Zulu Adiegwe, Mildred Iweka, Kunle Bamtefa, Bimbo Odulaja and the late Francis Agu.
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Global Business and Government Leaders in Miami for Major Health Care Forum
Dec 21, 2010, 02:28 EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University of Miami will bring together some of the most influential leaders in business and government, along with hundreds of professionals from across industries, Jan. 12 - 14, 2011 for a Global Business Forum entitled "The Business of Health Care: Defining the Future." Keynote speakers include Kathleen Sebelius, the U.S. secretary of health and human services; Jeffrey R. Immelt, the chairman and CEO of General Electric; Thomas M. Ryan, the chairman and CEO of CVS Caremark; Margaret Hamburg, MD, the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Arthur Agatston, MD, the author of The South Beach Diet; James D. Forbes, the head of global principal investments for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Donna E. Shalala, the president of the University of Miami and a former U.S. secretary of health and human services, among others. The Forum will feature nearly 30 panel discussions organized in six distinct tracks, including:
- Economics & Health Care: Cost, Accessibility, Reform, and Implementation;
- The Aging Population: Economic and Ethical Issues Surrounding the Shift in Demographics;
- Age of Innovation: Disruptive Medical Technologies, Biotechnology, and Telemedicine;
- Wellness & Prevention: The Obesity Epidemic, Nutrition, Innovative Therapies, and Education;
- Global Health Issues: Emerging Markets, Access, and the Environment; and
- Health Care Delivery 2030: Hospital Design, Technology, and Delivery Systems of the Future
Panelists also include top executives from some of the nation's leading health care organizations such as Cecil B. Wilson, MD, the president of the American Medical Association, Richard J. Umbdenstock, the president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, Richard L. Clarke, the president and CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, and Karen Ignagni, the president and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans, among others. The Forum is expected to draw global health care CEOs and other senior executives, physicians, health industry analysts, consultants and attorneys, benefit managers and human resource directors, architects, planners and developers, medical equipment manufacturers and engineers and many others representing business and government. The conference will come two years after the University's first Global Business Forum, which brought together nearly 700 professionals for deep discussion on the economic crisis and other issues surrounding increased global connectivity.
"Like our first Global Business Forum, which was held in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, the 2011 conference will provide an unparalleled opportunity for deep discussion on some of the most critical issues of our time - areas where business and health care intersect," said Barbara E. Kahn, dean of the University's School of Business Administration, which is organizing the Forum. "With the participation of schools across campus, this will once again be a truly interdisciplinary program that cuts across industry sectors, much like the business of health care does."
The Forum's key sponsors include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. More information and online registration is available at www.umglobalforum.com.
The University's Center for International Business Education and Research (UM CIBER) will host an International Health Care Services Academic Conference on Jan. 12, 2011 in conjunction with the Global Business Forum. Scholars from all around the world will share findings, concepts and frameworks emerging from ongoing research and studies pertaining to key trends, opportunities and challenges affecting international health care services. For more information, visit www.umciber.com.
SOURCE University of Miami School of Business Administration


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Beautiful scenery and outdoor adventure await you in Green River. Whether you're on business, vacation or just passing through Green River, this hotel's convenient location off I-70 makes it easy to discover all that Utah has to offer.
Endless attractions await in Green River, Utah, and this hotel's location puts you minutes from it all. At Green River State Park, you can enjoy rafting, camping and golf. Learn more about the history of the area at J.W. Powell Museum. During your stay, make the easy drive to nearby Moab, where you can visit Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park.
With so many convenient amenities, this hotel's facilities are ideal for your Green River, UT business trip. Free Wi-Fi access helps you keep in touch with home and the office, and the Business Center is well equipped with all the tools you need to stay productive. Need more space? Upgrade to one of the executive rooms, which is almost twice the size of a standard room.
Boasting beautiful views of the Book Cliffs, the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Green River is sure to meet all your travel needs. An indoor pool and hot tub offer the perfect end to a busy day of work or play. The free Express Start Breakfast Bar is served each morning and features our famous cinnamon rolls, something you can't find at other hotels in Green River, UT. Our friendly staff looks forward to serving you on your next trip!
- Black-out Shades
- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- Crib Available
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- Indoor Pool Hours of Operation: 5:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 18
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SmartThingz Declares War on the Muffin Top with TUMMYBAND, the World's First Shapewear for Jeans
Jan 09, 2013, 08:35 EST
NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TUMMYBAND™ is the first shapewear specifically designed to help women look and feel fabulous in their jeans -- and put an end to muffin top!
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Jen Muroff, co-owner at SmartThingz spent the past two years bringing TUMMYBAND™ prototypes to her fellow moms at the downtown NYC elementary school her twin daughters attend to get feedback on just the right fit and blend of materials to create TUMMYBAND™ Shapewear.
"I wanted to provide a solution to the issues that many women, like me, have with their jeans. I knew the right shapewear could help and wasn't available," said Muroff. "It had to be comfortable and flexible enough to wear all day, but still effectively smooth over any muffin top issues, and not roll up or down when you move around."
TUMMYBAND™ looks like a cute tank top under your shirt and strategically covers your tush when you lean over. "The reaction from the moms at school and everyone else who has tried it has been amazing," said Muroff. "They love that they now feel free to sit and play on the floor with their children and friends without feeling self-conscious. TUMMYBAND™ enables them to wear the latest trends on top and bottom and provides complete and comfortable coverage. It also provides a smoother line when wearing more form fitting shirts."
In addition to being extremely comfy, TUMMYBAND™ also helps increase your core circulation by keeping you warm without the bulk of layering. TUMMYBAND™ protects your midsection against exposure to cold drafts and provides relief from lower back pain and cramps. Similar body warmers called Haramaki belly bands have been worn for centuries in Japan to promote health and warmth.
TUMMYBAND™ is available in black, white and pale pink at www.smartthingz.com/tummyband and Amazon.
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SmartThingz is a New York City company that develops innovative health and fitness products. SmartThingz also developed SmartToes Toe Stretchers which were recently featured in the Shape Magazine article "Cool Cure For Foot Pain" and is a top seller on Amazon.
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Once again police have allegedly killed protesters fighting for their constitutional right to basic services. This time it was in Mothutlung, North West, but instances of criminal acts committed by the police continue to be reported regularly. GREG NICOLSON looks at the watchdog established to police the police, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).
The IPID website offers a glimpse of the watchdog in action. The latest news dates back to October 2013. IPID is investigating complaints against police commissioner Riah Phiyega. A warrant officer was found guilty of assaulting a woman. Two cops were arrested for allegedly gang-raping a woman in Tshwane. Investigations are under way into allegations of torturing Radovan Krejcir. And in December, a constable was convicted on charges of rape, robbery and kidnapping in 2011 and 2012 around Johannesburg.
The allegations against police, however, are much more frequent. The Monday news referred to multiple instances of crimes committed by police officers. On New Year's Day police are accused of shooting and killing a gangster in cold blood. In the aftermath of the holiday death toll on the roads, it was reported that there are 200 cases of corruption committed by police being investigated related to drunk driving. Four cops were arrested when a suspect died in custody on Christmas day. IPID has been asked to look into the death of Tshwane informal trader Foster Jan Rivambo, allegedly killed by police last week after an altercation over his stock of fruit and vegetables.
Then came Mothutlung, North West, where two people died on Monday as police responded to a protest over water. (Two others were seriously wounded.) On Tuesday, a protester was reportedly thrown (fell, said the cops) from a Nyala, causing serious injuries. Memories of deaths in Marikana, Andries Tatane, Cato Crest, and lesser known deaths like that in Elias Motsoaledi, Soweto, were remembered.
IPID is charged to investigate these deaths. The cases represent the ultimate charges against the state, when those mandated to uphold public safety, the pointy end of the monopolisation of violence, turn their power against the citizens they are supposed to protect.
In her 2013 book, Crossing the line: When cops become criminals, Liza Grobler explains the shift between the Independent Complaints Directorate and IPID, established in 2012. The new organisation received new powers established by an Act separate from the one that governs police. IPID investigates deaths in police custody, deaths resulting from police action, cops accused of rape, police torture, executive police corruption, and systemic corruption in the SAPS.
Over a series of interviews with various police sources, Grobler found differing opinions on the success of IPID. Some respondents said the organisation cannot be independent since its head is appointed by politicians. Others criticised its lack of investigative capabilities. There were positive comments saying police do report crimes committed by fellow cops and anyone who doesn't cooperate or hides evidence is guilty of a crime.
In the 2012/13 year, 6,728 cases were reported to IPID, the majority of them being assault allegations. The list includes other serious charges such as deaths in custody (275), rape by a police officer (146) and torture (50). Including the backlog from previous years, IPID was working on 7,277 cases over 2012/13. Of those, only 54% were completed. Some 1,088 cases were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority, resulting in 57 criminal convictions.
A total of 20 officers were dismissed after disciplinary proceedings.
Speaking at a forum last year, IPID spokesperson Moses Dlamini made it clear that the SAPS needs its own effective disciplinary measures. "IPID is not the solution for police brutality because we are a reactive agency. SAPS needs to review its disciplinary processes and the sanctions and suspensions it imposes," he said. IPID is an outside agency, but critics have said the SAPS needs its own internal mechanisms to deal effectively with police issues, which is currently lacking and often results in weak internal punishments.
Dr Johan Burger from the Institute of Security Studies said on Tuesday it's too early to judge IPID's effectiveness. The legislation which established the organisation expanded its mandate from the ICD and established its independence and was welcomed, giving some confidence, he said. "In that sense IPID has improved a lot." But the organisation is still under-resourced.
IPID had a budget of R217 million for 2013/14 and that will rise to almost R250 million by 2016. But there are still serious problems with staff and investigating capabilities. While presenting the 2013 strategic plan to Parliament, it was revealed that KwaZulu-Natal has an IPID to police ratio of 1 to 1,007, Western Cape 1 to 985 and Gauteng 1 to 1,398. Budget constraints and police protecting their own create problems in investigations, the meeting heard.
Then there's the issue of leadership. After police were involved in the killing of 34 mineworkers in Marikana, IPID head Francois Beukman resigned in September 2012 and Koekie Mbeki has been acting head since. Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa recently nominated Robert McBride, famous for evading criminal charges while in charge of the Ekurhuleni metro cops, to lead the organisation. "I am extremely worried about his appointment," Burger told Daily Maverick on Tuesday. Parliament is set to debate the nomination on 28 January.
In her book, Grobler speaks to convicted officers who detail systematic abuse by police officers. Most of the accounts refer to cops enriching themselves, from a cold drink here and there to drug running, collaborating with gangs, robbery, drug and alcohol abuse, assault, copper theft, and tampering with evidence. She paints a picture of a system in crisis needing immediate national intervention.
IPID has been able to score a number of convictions and should not be discounted while investigating the deaths in Mothutlung. The sheer number of cases that come their way, the rampant abuse of power from police, IPID's resource struggles, and McBride's incoming leadership, however, do not inspire confidence. The organisation has more teeth than its predecessor, but it appetite is still too small to deal with systemic problems. DM
Photo by Greg Marinovich (Nkaneng, Marikana, 15 September 2012)
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TRENTON – The director of operations at a warehouse for a non-profit organization admitted Thursday that he defrauded the charity of approximately $101,927, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Sean J. Smith, 38, of Mount Holly pleaded guilty on Nov. 15 before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court to one count of mail fraud.
According to the documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
Smith admitting to stealing money from Clothes for Kids Sake Inc., (Clothes for Kids) by making it appear as though employees were working for Clothes for Kids and entitled to wages even though those employees had either left or never worked there. Smith caused Clothes for Kids to electronically deposit their wages into bank accounts he controlled and spent the funds on various personal expenses. Between May 2011 and August 2012, Smith made it appear that two employees were entitled to compensation of $59,361, all of which was directly deposited into his own bank accounts
Smith admitted to stealing money from Clothes for Kids by causing Clothes for Kids to pay wages to at least seven employees who had recently stopped working for Clothes for Kids and directing that those wages be deposited into his own bank accounts. Beginning in January 2012, Smith manually changed the direct deposit information for approximately seven employees who recently stopped working for him at the Mount Laurel warehouse. After changing the direct deposit information to his own bank accounts, Smith would make it appear as though the former employees were continuing to do work for Clothes for Kids, which would continue to pay them wages. Smith stole approximately $42,566 from Clothes for Kids as wages for employees who no longer worked at his warehouse.
The mail fraud count to which Smith pleaded guilty carries a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 21, 2013.
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Where To Buy Cheap Children's Toys and Gifts In Bangkok, Thailand
More than 16 million international visitors come to Thailand every year and that number is increasing. For many of these tourists, buying unusual Thai gifts for the kids back home is a must-do while on their vacation. But, with hundreds of thousands of shops in Bangkok alone, how is a tourist supposed to know the best places to buy cheap and great quality childrens' gifts? Easy, follow these tips from a long-time Bangkok resident, and you too will go home with unique gifts the kids you love will adore.
Chatuchak Weekend Market – Of course, the best place in the city for gifts for everyone and, of course children, is the massive Chatuchak Weekend Market. The market is open on Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday and has more than 15,000 outdoor stalls, with another 1,000 or so in the new Chatuchak Mall behind the market. If you're looking for unique, and cheap, gifts for the kids and can't find anything at Chatuch, your kids really are too difficult to please.
Start off with the toy stalls with typical Thai toys or the soft toy stalls with literally thousands of teddy bears, elephants, buffalo and any other animal you can think of. There are wood product stalls with unusual wooden puzzles, and Thai traditional handicraft stalls selling puppets, handmade jewelry boxes, Chinese-style hand-painted fans, and Asian display swords. If the child you're buying for is into martial arts, don't miss the Muay Thai boxing gloves and boxing shorts.
Don't miss the stalls selling traditional old-style Thai toys too – animals made out of banana leaves, carved frogs that make a croaking sound when rubbed with a stick, bamboo whistles, and catapults.Girly-girls will love the fluffy slippers, beautiful hand-embroidered purses and wallets, anime dolls, cartoon t shirts, and children's jewelry. For older teens, you'll find hundreds of stalls selling CDs, independent Thai designer t shirts, skirts, bags, scarves and jewelry and, of course, unusual Asian make-up and decorative nail items. You name it, Chatuchak has it and at cheap prices. In fact, for $10 or less, you'll be able to pick up two or three incredibly cool kids' gifts here.
Mahboonkrong (MBK) Mall – Another wonderful place to shop for children's gifts in Bangkok is the huge Mahboonkrong Mall. Known as MBK by locals, it's one of the cheapest malls in Bangkok but don't let that fool you. The quality is superb and, with several thousands of shops and market stalls, there's lots to choose from.Look for t shirts as they're just about the cheapest in Bangkok. For 100 baht ($3.25) you can buy t shirts with Japanese anime figures, WWF wrestling, tennis, racing cars, cartoon characters – you name it. MBK is also where you'll find fake designer products, if that's what you like, with t shirts, shirts, bags, shoes, belts, jeans – all fake designer, that look like the real thing.
MBK is the place in Bangkok to buy CDs, DVDs, PC, XBox and PlayStation games, with all the new releases for a fraction of the cost of the US or Europe. Just make sure you know if you're buying genuine or fake, although the quality is just about the same for both, only the price is different.There are also lots of Asian snack stalls at MBK. Why not pick up a few bags of unusual Thai candy or Asian snacks for the kids? Some even come with cool cartoon character figures or toys.
Central Department Stores – If you're looking for higher-end children's toys and clothing, you can't go wrong with shopping at a Central Department Store. A Thai company, all Central stores have large childrens' departments selling not only Thai toys and clothing, but also imported Japanese, Korean and Chinese products.Prices are higher here but they have some lovely things.
My favorite area is the teddy bear shop (shop at the Thai brand not the American brand shop), where you can buy a Thai teddy bear then dress it in beautiful clothing and add umbrellas, bags, ballet shoes etc. Truly lovely and perfect for any little girl.
Suan Lum Night Bazaar – In the evening, check out Suan Lum Night Bazaar. Similar to Chatuchak, items are a little more upscale, but there's many stalls selling Thai products kids would love.I've bought purses shaped like elephants, wooden toys, fuzzy slippers shaped like tigers or rabbits, baby clothes, candy and snacks, DVDs and CDs, kids backpacks, jewelry boxes, Thai stamps for kids who love stamp collecting, toy cars and trucks, dolls dressed in traditional Thai costumes, hair ribbons and head bands, stickers and fancy writing paper, pencil books and cool kids pens and more.
Suan Lum Night Bazaar is also a fun place for adults to shop for kids stuff as, not only are there hundreds of stalls you'll love too, but there's entertainment, excellent open-air restaurants and beer gardens. There's even a nightly concert featuring Thai musicians and dancers.


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AmCham directs its efforts to reinforce and straighten membership from inside and extend the amount of its members by facilitating the services proposed. Amcham Membership Committee was created to accomplish this task and to drive AmCham's growth to ensure 2X growth. Thus mission of this committee is to increase AmCham corporate membership to 120 members by the end of 2008 and to 300-350 corporate members within next 4 years.
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Finally we are strongly interested in facilitation of the regional cooperation with AmChams in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan. In the era of globalization it is important for each business to work on international market. We put all our efforts to advertising and promoting the business of our member- companies to the AmCham international network. It was decided that Amcham will be actively involved in regional cooperation. Thus we will participate in the Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) annual TIFA Council meeting that will take place in Dushanbe this June.
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