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The dates for engineering counselling will be announced tommorrow,according to Higher Education Chairman Jayaprakash Rao' The decision on releasing counselling schedule was taken by the Higher Education Department following a nod from Chief Minister N Kirankumar Reddy for the Cabinet Sub-Committee's decision on fixing an uniform fee for engineering courses at Rs 35,000 from Rs 31,000 per year for the convener as well as the managment quotas. The fee hike comes in the wake of the Surepeme Court directive to adhere to uniform fee structure for convener as well as management quota seats in engineering colleges. At a lengthy meeting held between the Cabinet panel and engineering college managment representatives yesterday, over 690 college agreeed to the fee hike fixed by the panel with only 15-20 dissenting.


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Despite the continuing economic challenges in our overall economy, we are particularly pleased that our level of nonaccruing loans has significantly improved to the lowest level since the second quarter of 2008.
Westminster, MD (PRWEB) May 21, 2014
MidAtlantic Farm Credit, a members-owned cooperative and an institution of the national Farm Credit system, recently reported their first quarter financial results for 2014. Net income for the quarter was $10.6 million, a 5.5 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2013. Net interest income for the first quarter was $16.9 million, a 2.5 percent increase from the same time period in 2013. Average accruing loan volume for the first three months of 2014 was $2.2 billion, an increase of 4.9 percent compared to the same 2013 period.
"In the first quarter of 2014, a $.1 million provision for loan losses was recorded as compared to $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2013," said John Wheeler, CFO of MidAtlantic Farm Credit. He also noted that the allowance for loan losses represented over 100 percent of nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2014, compared to 48 percent at March 31, 2013.
Nonaccrual loans decreased to $25.3 million in the first quarter of 2014, compared to $26.7 million at December 31, 2013 and $41.1 million at March 31, 2013. The association's nonaccrual loans as a percentage of total loans also decreased to 1.1 percent at the end of the first quarter of 2014, compared to 1.2 percent at the end of 2013 and 1.9 percent at March 31, 2013.
Bob Frazee, CEO of MidAtlantic Farm Credit, stated, "Despite the continuing economic challenges in our overall economy, we are particularly pleased that our level of nonaccruing loans has significantly improved to the lowest level since the second quarter of 2008. This directly reflects our borrower's financial condition and the financial strength of our association."
At March 31, 2014, shareholder's equity totaled $494.6 million, up 1.1 percent from December 31, 2013, and the permanent capital ratio was 20.53 percent, compared with the 7.0 percent minimum mandated by the Farm Credit Administration (FCA).
About MidAtlantic Farm Credit
MidAtlantic Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative owned by its member-borrowers. It provides farm loans for land, equipment, livestock and production; crop insurance; and rural home mortgages. The co-op has over 10,500 members and approximately $2.2 billion in loans outstanding. MidAtlantic has branches serving Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. It is part of the national Farm Credit System, a network of financial cooperatives established in 1916 to provide a dependable source of credit to farmers and rural America.

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Director of Logistics Nordstrom.com
How long have you been in logistics?
I didn't go to school for it. I was a paperboy for nine years, and I always tried to find a better route. I went to a liberal arts college, where I majored in political science and learned a little bit of everything.
How has that helped you at Nordstrom?
I think that being able to do a variety of things allows me to grow with our business and be able to visualize where we're going and what we're doing to make our business better. If you get that tunnel vision where you learn to manage with only one thing in mind, "my business," then you forget about the entire business and lose the ability to grow. Being able to visualize every area of your operation is critical, as is being able to see what it is going to do to the next person or internal customer.
What do you see as your role in operations?
I see myself as more of a consultant to the team, not necessarily as conducting the people. I have two direct reports and work with the director of operations here, and I'm a resource and a sounding board to say, "OK, would you do this that way? How would you do this to make it better?" If it's not broke, you don't have to fix it, but you can enhance it. The experience that I bring to the table is process flow automation and being able to work with carriers and other companies to save our company money. I'm a quick thinker, and I like to save a lot of money.
That's tough to do in this business environment.
Everybody has their own way of doing things. The fulfillment business is definitely not rocket science, but it's not something that should be taken lightly. I consider our people experts in execution. One of the ways Dan Nordstrom explained it to me when I first got hired is, "Right now we're in 'The Flintstones.' We're a very manual operation." Automation in our building in 1994 was one conveyor belt, a few computers, and calculators. And Dan said, "One day we'll get to 'The Jetsons.'" Today, we may not have everything that George Jetson had, but we've got a lot of it. Our Cedar Rapids building is among the most highly automated facilities in the country.
Do you have the volume to support it?
We do. We ship millions of packages a year, and our costs per piece are fairly low, because there are tons of ways to save money. We do some benchmarking and, for a large catalog company, we are doing very well. We do three or four times the volume per day that we were doing in our old facility in Memphis. I remember when a 10,000-order day in Memphis was unbelievable. Now we do 10,000 orders a day with our eyes closed.
Has the dot-com bust affected you?
Our dot-com business is growing by leaps and bounds. A lot of the so-called dot bombs tried to be pure-plays. If the customer is not aware of you, and you are not willing to throw out millions and millions of dollars to tell him about yourself, it can be tough to survive on the Internet. Anybody can throw up a Web site, and anybody can try to mail orders, but a lot of times they forget about the back end. The dot-com was fine for us because we were already a fully functional catalog business. It's definitely a plus because it generates more sales and has reduced some of our costs.
Could you do this job until you retire?
I think I could, yes. I love the challenges. There are a couple of things I'm very passionate about — operations and one of my personal hobbies, which is hunting. I'm a big hunter. When I'm not working or doing something with my family, I'm usually hunting. I guess it's not a passion, it's an obsession. In my spare time I make hunting videos. I enjoy doing that. It's a good stress release, a time when I get to go out by myself and just think and clear my mind. I am also very obsessed with my work, and I love being in the thick of things. I love operations — the planning, the strategy, working smarter and not harder, those types of things. I've learned that if somebody gives you an opportunity, don't pass it up. I've been told that I'm very persistent. When I set my mind to something, I'm going to do it. It may take me a while, but I'm going to do it.
Would you consider moving to functional areas other than operations?
If I had my choice, I would like to be in operations, with the ability to work in other areas as well, kind of like a jack of all trades. You can be an expert in one area but also be a support mechanism for others to discuss their ideas.
Do you see operations becoming more strategic, less task-oriented?
Yes. To be successful at this game, you've got to take the blinders off and look in all directions, basically 360 degrees, and figure out what is going to work best. You've also got to be willing to be a little daring and step outside the norm. If you can cost-justify something, show its benefits, stick your neck out — that's what it's going to take. The typical warehouse manager has to be willing to look outside the normal realm and say, "What else is out there? How else can I do it?"
So it means being open to change.
Change is the most difficult thing to deal with, especially for people who have been in the same job for many years. I think you've got to be willing to take a risk, you've got to be willing to think outside the box, and if you're not, you get passed over. The way I look at it, change is usually a painful, one- to two-month process. Once you get into that second month, it's not the new thing any more, it's how we've been always been doing it. If you teach people to expect change, it's a lot easier. No idea is ever put out there because somebody wants to fail. It's for a good reason. So, set the stage up front. Let people know it's going to be hard for a while, it will hurt for a little bit, but when all's said and done, this is a better way.
As an evangelist for change, have you ever thought about going into politics?
I went to school for political science because I like helping people. I did think about running for an office at one time but got sidetracked because I fell into a career that makes my adrenaline flow and that I'm passionate about.
You're saying that it's the process that fascinates you, not the products.
I couldn't care less about those, to be honest with you. Obviously, our building has been set up to suit our merchandise, but I could fulfill bricks and still find a good way to do it and have the same passion for the job. It's the operation and the process and the people that make it fun. It's not really the product. You can fulfill anything. It's how you do it that's important.
High-end fashion retailer, subsidiary of Nordstrom, Inc., based in Seattle. Fulfillment facility, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, measures 300,000 sq. ft. and has about 300 employees; Seattle location has 250-seat call center and 300-350 employees. Nordstrom direct sales division established in 1994; Nordstrom.com launched in 1999
Managing some inbound and all outbound freight, selecting and working with carriers, facility planning and design, helping out with computer systems
United Parcel Service; Victoria's Secret; at Nordstrom since 1995
I really like to hunt. I also like to golf, bicycle, and spend time with my wife, five-month-old son, and our two dogs. I like country music.
I don't read a lot of books. I like reading Operations & Fulfillment and various transportation magazines.
I don't go to the movies a lot, but I like the movie Rudy (1993), and I did like Forrest Gump (1994).


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Angels & Demons
After Robert Langdon cracked the Church's most controversial code in the last film, what could possibly make the Vatican come begging for his services again? Using Dan Brown's lesser-known bestseller Angels & Demons as the basis, director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks return with this crackerjack story revolving around the reemergence of the Illuminati, an ancient, secret and wickedly powerful brotherhood. Determined to make the Church pay for its sins against science, they've planted a deadly ticking time bomb somewhere in the heart of the Vatican just as a new Pope is set to be elected. Langdon joins up with beautiful Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra in a race against time through crypts, catacombs, cathedrals and hidden vaults as they follow the "Path of Illumination" to save Catholicism's venerable headquarters from certain destruction.
With a thankfully restrained hairstyle, Hanks returns as celebrated Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon. He might as well have worn running shoes, because the action is ramped up to the max in Angels & Demons, turning this colorful drama into something that could have been called The Pope Ultimatum. It's THAT intense. This is Hanks' most vivid turn as an action star, and he delivers, proving movies don't get much more exciting than this. As his pretty cohort Vetra, Ayelet Zurer is every bit his equal, a much more effective female lead than the miscast Audrey Tautou was in the critically reviled 2006 blockbuster Da Vinci Code. Ewan McGregor offers a complex turn as the Camerlengo, the Pope's number two and acting head of the Vatican during this period, while Stellan Skarsgard brings authority to his role as head of the Swiss Guard. And veteran Armin Mueller-Stahl is simply terrific as a wise and dignified Cardinal at the center of the papal conflict.
If the slow-moving and overlong Da Vinci Code was more cerebral and Hitchcockian in tone, Angels & Demons is just the opposite: an exhilarating, heart-stopping thriller that doesn't let up for a minute. Howard's entire production is a first-rate example of Hollywood craftsmanship, delivering a summertime diversion that cooks on all burners. The backdrop of the mysteries and machinations behind the fiercely-guarded veil of the Catholic Church adds a layer of intrigue to the proceedings, keeping us hooked throughout with cool twists and turns.
Brown's novel is basically pulp fiction, filled with expository dialogue which has been transferred in a clunky fashion to David Koepp and Akiva Goldsman's otherwise tight screenplay. Hanks and Zurer come close to Hardy Boys-style delivery as they attempt to awkwardly lay out "clues" and mounds of technical mumbo-jumbo in a believable fashion not an easy task for the best of actors. You'll also have to suspend belief as the story is largely implausible. But hey, this is a summer movie the cinematic equivalent of a good beach read and the filmmakers know exactly how to play it.
A sequence where one of the hostages is being burned at the stake in a cathedral will keep you on edge as director Howard's experience with setting movie fires (Backdraft, anyone?) really comes in handy. The big denouement is one for the ages as well, but we won't reveal anything more about it except to say that a helicopter is involved.
The "cardinal" rule with blockbuster mysteries like this is to see it in a theater before someone tells you how it ends.
Bottom Line
Hollywood.com rated this film 3 1/2 stars.


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Fast food is not 'fat food' at Fordham University
Sodexo partners with Energy Kitchen for healthier campus dining
Jan 17, 2013, 12:37 EST
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For 10,000 students who dine on campus at Fordham University, fast food need not be 'fat food' thanks to a new partnership between dining services provider Sodexo and New York-based Energy Kitchen.
Energy Kitchen's retail location at Fordham's Lincoln Center features menu items which are grilled, baked or steamed, always less than 500 calories and made fresh to order.
"Students today are more conscious about what they put in their body and know the importance of eating healthier. College campuses are a natural progression for Energy Kitchen because students are requesting these healthier food options" said Energy Kitchen Chairman Mike Repole, a co-founder of Glaceau Vitaminwater. "We at Energy Kitchen want to bring our version of healthier, great tasting food to students at every college in America. Fordham is the perfect next step in that evolution. Students requested healthier options and Energy Kitchen worked with the administration to make it happen."
Fordham students visiting Energy Kitchen are enjoying options such as turkey burgers and 90% lean sirloin burgers, as well as chicken fajita wraps. Sides include baked sweet potato fries, or black bean and mango salad.
"I'm excited to have Energy Kitchen at Fordham because it provides students with even more freshly prepared food options," said Alexa Rodriguez, President, United Student Government, Fordham at Lincoln Center. "As a student with multiple responsibilities, I don't always have time to prepare my lunch everyday so I am looking forward to having additional healthy alternatives on campus."
Energy Kitchen currently operates restaurants in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC and Florida with plans to expand its locations on college campuses in the coming months.
For more information, visit www.fordham.edu/hospitalityservices or contact Brian Poteat, Sodexo General Manager at firstname.lastname@example.com.
About Energy Kitchen
Founded by Anthony Leone and partner Randy Schechter in 2003, New York-based Energy Kitchen is a healthy, fast-casual restaurant that provides nutritious and convenient meal choices by offering healthy burgers, wraps, salads, and smoothies. Behind the strength of a 2008 investment partnership with Mike Repole, the co-founder of Vitaminwater, which sold to Coca-Cola for $4.1 billion, Energy Kitchen has already grown the concept to 13 restaurants throughout New York, New Jersey, Washington DC and Florida, and is adding 10-15 stores in the New York metro area in 2013.
About Sodexo at Fordham University
Sodexo at Fordham University provides a full spectrum of Dining Services on campus and beyond, including involvement in the "Feeding Our Future" program providing over 13,000 free lunches for school-aged children in New York City each summer. In keeping with the University's commitment to "going green," Sodexo features tray-less dining, local sourcing, water and electricity conservation, APEX chemicals, purchasing alliances with ecologically sound manufacturers, and farmer's markets from which proceeds support Urban Gardens in the Bronx.
Editorial Contact: Jennifer Toone Corrigan, In Toone Communication, firstname.lastname@example.com, 401-861-5052
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Managerial responsibility of a SWAT team requires continuous research in the material area of long-term criminal trends as well as keeping abreast of the continuous legal and executive developments needed by decision-makers to oversee the work of police officers who respond to critical incidents. This second edition of the Management of Police Specialized Tactical Units represents a significant updating of many of the chapters from the previous edition. This book explains the steps for developing and maintaining a realistic, effective response to increasing levels of violent crime. It discusses the social and political matters that must be continuously defined, identified, and settled prior to the implementation of any substantive or procedural change in tactical policy. Legal and operational guidelines are provided that are needed by tactical leaders to develop and improve their leadership abilities and tactical success, thereby enhancing the tactical unitOCOs ability to safeguard the public. Several critical incidents and court cases have taken place within the last eight years, and these historical occurrences and legal decisions are presented in a very clear and logical manner as a guide for improving the delivery of police service. Of particular interest is the new material on how the range of activities assigned to tactical units has expanded dramatically over the past decade and how the law enforcement community has been forced to respond to its critics. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize that decision-makers must not only be organizational managers and administrators but they must also possess a firm grasp of all aspects of confrontation tactics and they must be effective leaders.qDepartment of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658, 56 L. ED 2d. 611, 98 S. Ct. 2018 ... DeKalb County, Georgia 850 F.2d 653 (11th Cir. 1988). ... Physical fitness programs for law enforcement officers: A manual for police administrators. Washingtonanbsp;...
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RB Arian Foster Starts Miami Dolphins Camp on PUP list
Just absolute shocking news out of Miami on Friday as it was announced that former Houston Texans & newly signed running back Arian Foster would start Miami Dolphins training camp on the physically unable to perform list(PUP).
Calm down, Miami Dolphins fans – It's not what you think.
The #Dolphins placed newly signed RB Arian Foster on PUP list to begin camp, but sounds like it's more precautionary than anything.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 29, 2016
Regarding Foster, the Dolphins are just being cautious. Nothing to be alarmed about.
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There have been no setbacks in his recovery, so Foster should be good to go and on the field Week 1. Around Week 5 is when Dolphins fans should worry, but not right now.


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November 14, 2006 20:33 ET
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Nov. 14, 2006) - Brookfield Asset Management Inc. ("Brookfield") (NYSE:BAM)(TSX:BAM) today announced the completion of initial public offering ("IPO") of common shares of subsidiary Brascan Residential Properties S.A. (BRP) with the Brazilian Securities Commission ("CVM"). The shares are listed for trading on the Novo Mercado segment of the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange ("BOVESPA") in Brazil under the Symbol BISA3.
On November 13, the over-allotment option of an additional 8.25 million shares was exercised by the Underwriter's for an aggregate of 74.25 million shares sold at R$16 per share for total gross proceeds of R$1.2 billion or the equivalent of approximately US$557.6 million. The IPO represents the largest IPO in Brazil to date, excluding government privatizations. The shares were sold to the public in Brazil through a deal registered with Brazilian authorities and on a private placement basis outside Brazil.
George Myhal, Chairman of BRP and a Managing Partner of Brookfield stated that "we are very excited about this IPO. Brazil has substantial pent-up demand for residential homes, and with recent declines in domestic interest rates, we expect the demand for new residential homes to increase substantially.
Brookfield, which is ranked among the largest residential homebuilders in North America, retains a 60% stake in BRP and continues to support the local management team in leveraging the expertise of the Brookfield group and adopting international best practices in the residential development business in Brazil.
Marcos Levy, President and CEO of BRP stated that "we will continue to establish BRP in the Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo marketplaces as a leading developer of high quality residential homes. Being part of Brookfield provides comfort to our partners and customers that they can expect the highest standards of excellence. We look forward to providing this same commitment to our new shareholders. We have an efficient operating platform and a strategic land bank that positions us well in this rapidly improving residential homebuilding market in Brazil as the market responds to the overall positive economic environment in the country.
BRP in Profile
BRP is among the largest developers of upper-end and luxury residential buildings, houses and master-planned communities in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. BRP has been operating for over 25 years as a subsidiary of Brookfield and strives to provide its customers and partners with the same high standards of excellence established by Brookfield. BRP's assets total approximately R$1.2 billion, and gross operating revenue over the past three years has averaged R$303 million per year. In the nine months of 2006, gross operating revenue was R$275 million.
Brookfield's History in Brazil
Operating under the Brascan name, Brookfield has a 100 year history in Brazil and is one of the oldest international companies active in the country. Over the past decade, with the improvement in Brazil's economic fundamentals, Brookfield has increased its presence in the country. Most recently, Brookfield established, with institutional partners, a specialty real estate fund with over $700 million of commitments to acquire commercial retail shopping centers in Brazil, building on the increasing global investor interest in Brazil and growing demand for the types of investments that Brookfield owns and manages.
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., focused on property, power and infrastructure assets, has over $50 billion of assets under management and is co-listed on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges under the symbol BAM. For more information, please visit our web site at www.brookfield.com.
Note: This press release contains forward-looking information and other "forward-looking statements", within the meaning of certain securities laws including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and in any applicable Canadian securities regulations. We may make such statements in this release, in other filings with Canadian regulators or the SEC or in other communications. These forward-looking statements include among others, statements with respect to general economic conditions in Brazil and growing investor interest in Brazil, the growth prospects of Brascan Residential Properties (BRP) and other statements with respect to our beliefs, outlooks, plans, expectations, and intentions for this business.
The words "intends", "anticipated", "expand" and other expressions of similar import, or the negative variations thereof, and similar expressions of future or conditional verbs such as "will" are predictions of or indicate future events, trends or prospects and which do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Although Brookfield Asset Management believes that the anticipated future results of BRP, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements include: economic and financial conditions in Brazil; the behavior of financial markets including fluctuations in interest and exchange rates; liquidity of domestic capital and lending markets; tax policies and other political, social and economic developments in or affecting Brazil; acts of God, such as earthquakes and hurricanes; the possible impact of international conflicts and other developments including terrorist acts; and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in the BRP prospectus filed with the CVM, as well as the company's form 40-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other documents filed by the company with the securities regulators in Canada and the United States including in the Annual Information Form under the heading "Business Environment and Risks".
We caution that the forgoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward looking statements to make decisions with respect to Brookfield Asset Management, investors and others should carefully consider the forgoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Brookfield Asset ManagementKatherine C. VyseSVP, Investor Relations and Communications(416) 369-8246Email: email@example.com: www.brookfield.com
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January 11, 2015 16:57 Current Astrology Articles
Mars in Pisces: Things are about to Get Steamy
Mars enters Pisces on January 12th to stay until February 19th. Mars in Pisces is a romantic, a dreamer and an idealist. Once in the deep waters of the world-weary fish, the warrior god becomes complex and elusive, his motives unfathomable. Mars in Pisces needs to be inspired to action - whether by his imagination, divine intervention or unconditional love, or by witnessing suffering that gives him a moving cause to fight for!
Mars is a lot steamier in Pisces than he was in cool Aquarius. Magic, romance and candlelight are the way to generate a sexy atmosphere now. Go for the full works: candles, flowers, music-serenades - the lot! (But note that with Venus and Mercury still in Aquarius, getting soppy is a definite turn off. Use your imagination to bring a romantic touch to your clean, intelligent banter instead. Dressing up in weird and whacky ways should work wonders now too… In February, once Venus joins Mars in romantic Pisces, love will get much more sentimental and dewy-eyed!)
Mars in Pisces can be incredibly seductive! Casanova had this placement - as did Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor! (Juliette Binoche and Michelle Pfeiffer are also good examples). It is also a very artistic placement with geniuses such as Vincent van Gogh and Michelangelo under its wing. Music - the most elusive of the arts - is also big with this position, witness Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Miles Davis, Annie Lennox, Bono, Tina Turner, Enrique Iglesias, Phil Collins, Ricky Martin, and Billie Holiday among others. The idealistic rebel Che Guevara, who was moved by his desire to 'help the people' (a Mars in Pisces sentiment) also had this placement.
If you have personal planets in Pisces, get ready for increased activity in your life: If you're a Pisces Sun or Pisces Ascendant, you will be the one in charge. If you have Moon in Pisces, you may become emotionally worked up in lots of dealings with people. If you have Mars in Pisces you will feel more sexy, aggressive, enterprising and motivated; if you have Mercury in Pisces you may become more nervous, highly mobile and argumentative; and if you have Venus in Pisces you will feel more attractive and see your love life heat up! Get your free birth-chart to see if this is you!
Key Dates for Your Diary!
These aspects may begin to be felt two days before the date below, when they become exact
15th January - Mars square Saturn in Sagittarius: A difficult day when obstacles will block progress and things will feel like hard going. Avoid major undertakings on that day. Best to quietly work away on an (already) demanding project. Sexual advances may be met with a cold response now...
19th January - Mars conjunct Neptune: A highly romantic, seductive, creative, imaginative and compassionate day! Perfect for work that requires you to tap into a world of imagination. Also perfect for little selfless acts of kindness. You won't be able to detect people's motives very clearly today, so steer clear of potentially dodgy dealings. A good day to romantically woo your object of desire!
30th January - Mars sextile Pluto: A powerhouse day when you can get lots done, with nuclear amounts of energy at your disposal. You can move mountains today! Sex is satisfying too.
31st January - Mars conjunct Chiron in Pisces: A potentially strange day, when you may encounter unsettling aggression from others or your own repressed anger. Psychosomatic reactions are a clue. Alternatively, a teacher or healer may help you reconnect with your drive and energy. Sex has healing powers today.
4th February - Mars quincunx Jupiter in Leo: A moment to check whether your actions are aligned with your overall goals and adjust your methods. A not-so-satisfying but potentially useful day.
How Mars in Pisces will Affect Each Sign
Mars in Pisces from January 11th to February 19th will energise a different life-arena for each sign, making this the perfect time to pour your energies in particular activities for best results. Read your Sun-Sign and Ascendant below.
Secret longings may confuse your aims and hidden activities may block your progress. You are not at your strongest and most effective in the outside world now, but it's an excellent period for some me-time, to let your imagination and creativity flow, and to engage in spiritual pursuits. Why not enjoy a retreat?
This is a time of intense socialising with group involvements, friends and social engagements taking up a lot of your time. Beware of arguments or misunderstandings with all this energy knocking about. This is also an excellent period in which to work toward your dreams and make progress on collective projects.
You can promote your career and public image and work to establish your authority. Anything you do now will bring you high visibility, so make sure to act cleanly, imaginatively and motivated by the good of all concerned. A good time to make your mark and fight for recognition.
Travel looks oh-so-sweet right now and you might find yourself chasing after your dreams in far away exotic places - whether through inner journeys of the mind, or by actually taking a long trip. You can expand your horizons now, increase your intellectual influence and set sail for inspiring destinations.
This is a very sexy transit, with intimate relationships heating up on all fronts! A desire for closeness and passion may be accompanied by increased activity in the bedroom, but also a likelihood of arguments and tensions - both due to your desire for intensity. Joint finances are tricky now.
Your partner holds all the cards right now! They call all the shots, so why not just avoid arguments and let them lead the way into sweet romance? Relationships may require a degree of sacrifice now but, then again, it's a relief not having to control every detail - even for you. Let your partner inspire you!
Work may become hectic now with lots to do (and little time to do it in). This is a good period in which to make progress at work and get things done. Tensions may be rife too, so the best thing is to focus on the task at hand. Make sure to get rest, feed yourself properly and avoid too much stress.
This can be a highly romantic period for you with love high on the agenda! If tensions rise, then you can work them out in the bedroom. It's also a great time to just have fun, pursue your hobbies, throw yourself into a creative project and let your imagination run wild! Children may be demanding now but this too won't be without its perks.
Home and family-life may become more active now or see tensions rising. You can bring an artistic touch into your home, or selflessly give a family member all your attention and support. This is a good time to pour focus on your private life and tend to the things that make you feel secure.
The next six weeks will see a lot of commotion all around you stimulating your mind and making for a very interesting and imaginative period. You may even tire yourself out with all this talking and running around, but one thing is certain: you will not be bored! You are very convincing now too, but beware of overtaxing your nerves or becoming argumentative.
Your finances require an inspired touch now. You may see your expenses rising - maybe because of a creative project, or because other people need your help, or even because you are tempted to make a large purchase that you have been dreaming of for a while. Keep a close eye on your outgoings! On the other hand, you can use your imagination to increase your earnings now.
You are at your most seductive, pro-active and effective right now! You can pursue your ends with little interference from others (apart from the 15th of the month, when you might find yourself temporarily blocked by higher ups). Take this opportunity to make progress with whatever it is that you desire, while Mars is giving you the energy and stamina to do so!
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New York Mets: Analyzing the Booing of Third Baseman David WrightApril 22, 2010
The booing of New York Mets third baseman David Wright is unfortunately becoming a common occurrence at Citi Field.
Here is a small portion from the NY Daily News' Filip Bondy:
"It was just another long night for David Wright, who is being swallowed whole again by cavernous Citi Field, by the mediocrity that passes for baseball there, and by the aggravated fans who semi-populate the place.
Wright was struck on the wrist by a pitch in the first inning. He flubbed a tough backhand grounder for an error in the third.
He ended his soggy day 1-for-2 at the plate, with an RBI single. When he struck out in the sixth, he was jeered by a vocal, impertinent minority in Flushing.
This isn't new anymore. The knuckleheads in the stands have started booing Wright with alarming regularity. Less than a 10th of the way into a fresh season, Met fans are razzing their best position player because they need a target, any target and because Omar Minaya is never included among the pregame lineup announcements."
Thoughts: Look, fans boo. That's just what they do, especially when their team isn't doing very well. Almost every big name throughout the history of the sport has been booed when they or their team wasn't doing well and this Mets team isn't doing very well.
Should their ire be directed at Wright? Probably not, but he hasn't homered in a week and over that time span he's hitting .167 with a .620 OPS and has produced just one run, one extra-base hit and one RBI, while striking out at an alarming rate.
It is unfortunate that most fans aren't recognizing that Wright is busting his ass out there. Despite his low average he still has a .412 OBP, meaning he isn't getting himself out.
He's also made up for a lack of extra-base hits by swiping four bags last week. My point is, yes he's struggling, but it's not for a lack of effort and instead of fans booing him, they should appreciate that he is one of the bright spots on an otherwise dismal team.
Unfortunately, like Bondy said, general manager Omar Minaya is not in the lineup and doesn't come up to bat a few times per night.
Maybe the Mets, in a move to alleviate the pressure on Wright, should randomly cut to shots of Minaya throughout the game so that the boo-birds can direct their anger at the real person who has let them down.
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The National Association of Black Accountants announced a new partnership with the AICPA Foundation on Thursday that will expand the organization's Accounting Career Awareness Program. The new collaboration will include grants to colleges and universities that help in the teaching of high school accounting and finance programs.
ACAP looks to build awareness of accounting and finance careers among underrepresented minority groups in high schools across the country, including one-week residencies on a university campus with programs taught by college faculty and guest teachers. With the new partnership, colleges and universities will have access to the ACAP National Grant for University Based Programs, which is open to collegiate institutions with accredited accounting and finance programs.
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"Rise of the Guardians," the new animated feature from the producers of "How To Train Your Dragon," starts with an interesting twist. What if Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman didn't just provide gifts, rewards and sweet dreams to the planet's children, but instead acted like some holly-jolly version of "Watchmen"? Would it be awesome or super awesome?
Judging from the first trailer for "Rise of the Guardians," a little of both -- this despite some Borscht-drenched narration from Alec Baldwin, voicing the only Kris Kringle you've ever seen with "naughty" and "nice tattooed on his forearms.
Executive produced by Guillermo del Toro and featuring the voices of Baldwin, Hugh Jackman (Easter Bunny), Isla Fisher (Tooth Fairy), Chris Pine (Jack Frost) and Jude Law (as the villainous Boogeyman), the trailer for "Guardians" offers kids the chance to embrace their inner Rorschach. It all looks perfectly fun and transportive, and -- more important -- kinda original. Ironic, since "Rise of the Guardians" is based on the William Joyce book series "Guardians of Childhood."
Look for "Rise of the Guardians" in theaters on Nov. 21. Head over to Apple to watch the trailer in HD.


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Last night on MSNBC there was a racially-coded dogwhistle-palooza going on…
Obviously, Chris Matthews is sending coded racial messages to the worst elements of the Democratic party who see Hispanics as subhuman, uneducated, and good for nothing more than mowing a lawn.
Why Matthews still has a job this morning is beyond me.
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The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) is the principal source of dependable and timely marine fishery statistics for Atlantic coast fisheries
The standards for commercial catch and effort statistics on the Atlantic coast include mandatory, trip level reporting of all commercially harvested marine species, with fishermen and/or dealers required to report standardized data elements for each trip by the tenth of the following month.
These standards provide target levels of data collection. The Recreational Technical Committee understands these standards have cost implications to implement. The Recreational Technical Committee will develop priorities for each region and present for approval to the Coordinating Council.
The collection of for-hire modes of recreational catch statistics shall be accomplished via a combination of effort surveys, validation of effort, catch accounting via intercept surveys, and at-sea observation. Where appropriate, some segments may be evaluated as a census.


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There are two likely reasons why LG bought Palm's operating system from HP, and both reasons could apply (they aren't mutually exclusive). One is that it plans to become an Apple-like vendor where it owns the operating system and this reflects just how upset some of the OEMs are with Google and Android. The other is because this platform comes with a ton of intellectual property that could allow LG to weather the litigation storm from Apple and push back on the license fees from Microsoft more effectively (also likely reflecting poorly on Android). The consistent part of both reasons is that the OEMs aren't that happy with the litigation defense surrounding Android and this likely suggests that LG is kind of tired of competing with Google on phones and tablets and getting its but kicked by Samsung (its historic rival).
There are some clear opportunities. Because Android has become a malware magnet with an estimated 41 percent of Android devices infected, there is every likelihood that there will be a major breach at a national/international level that could scare people and carriers away from the device and provide a real opportunity for someone else to come in and steal share from Samsung and Google. But this won't be a walk in the park because there are a series of issues that LG will need to overcome before it can get to even with the other challengers like BlackBerry and Microsoft.
WebOS Problem
We saw this when the original Palm OS separated from Palm Hardware and tried to go it alone. You need apps, developers and a critical mass of cell phone users on the platform. This is that painful cart and horse problem, and while WebOS actually had a decent set of app developers while it was with Palm, those folks left when there were no WebOS devices coming out anymore. Yes, there are some apps, like the infamous Chubby Checker (an app that allowed someone to estimate the size of someone's penis from his foot size) but they are now several years old and not all that compelling. (The Chubby Checker app was pulled by HP after it was sued by the real and aging Chubby Checker who likely didn't want to be redefined by that app).
So LG will need to make WebOS relevant again and LG isn't known for being good at getting developers. I can recall Samsung trying to get developers years ago for a prior OS that it was pushing for PDAs and it basically stole the apps that the developers submitted which didn't bode well for the success of the result. Korean tech companies are typically not known for strong ecosystems or generosity. It doesn't seem to be in their DNA, which is going to make creating a successful app ecosystem problematic for LG.
Can LG Be the New Apple?
However, Apple is vulnerable; without its charismatic and unique CEO it has been slowly losing margins, put under increasing pressure by investors to give up its massive cash reserves (before it loses them), and has been systematically destroying its premium image by increasingly using value channels like Wal-Mart.
But Apple is unique in the market and it got to be as powerful as it did by carving out the premium side of music, PCs and personal devices. LG does a nice job with premium appliances and it runs hard against Samsung in that space. In fact, personally I've had more luck with LG than I have with Samsung in this regard so I think it actually has a shot at carving out a space similar to Apples if it can get developers on board.
It actually had the phone that many of us thing Steve Jobs got the idea for the first iPhone from, the LG Prada. In fact, LG thinks Apple stole its design, which is likely why LG thinks it might be able to do this. I'm less convinced, but I can see the potential here and if LG can do the needed heavy lifting; it, because of the Prada, actually has more history than Samsung does going after Apple's premium market.
Wrapping Up: Long Shot
Given how badly WebOS has fallen and that both Microsoft and Blackberry are in front of LG in this effort, I have serious doubts about whether LG can pull this off. But Apple's success with the iPhone was even more unlikely at the time, given it hadn't ever done a phone before and it approached the market with a form factor that the market had seemed to have rejected. So just because LG's success is unlikely doesn't mean it is impossible and maybe the company that becomes the next Apple has to prove, like Apple did, that for it, Impossible is Possible.
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Cabinetmaker Signed American Furniture
A manufacturers' mark will enhance the value of a quality antique, especially furniture, by anywhere from 40% to 500% depending on rarity and historical importance.
When a quality American antique painting appears on the market, it is almost always contains an artist's signature. I would venture that this rule of thumb holds true 90% of the time. People are drawn to paintings for their artistry and for their artist's appeal. Contrarily, when a top quality example of early American furniture surfaces, the odds are over 90% that no maker's mark will be found. Clues as to origin, and less-frequently maker, are available, however. When a distinctive signed or provenance-documented piece comes to light, its attributes become the criteria to identify similar unmarked pieces as to region in which they were made, and if enough specifics correspond, an "attribution" of maker. This Sherlock Holmes type of intrigue is a great allure concerning antiques. Although few of their multitude perceive it, collectors, scholars and dealers who are passionate about early American furniture are drawn to its mystery as much as its artistry. They are, like-me, would-be private detectives.
To reinforce my opinion as to the rarity of signed furniture I analyzed all 216 examples of New England Furniture at Winterthur, Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods cited in Nancy Richards and Nancy Evans 500 page reference. Every piece in the book is fully pictured and scholarly researched including credited geographic origin. Concerning chairs: 81 are totally unidentified as to maker; 3 are branded with names of Colonial owners but not makers; 9 unmarked examples are attributed to a specific creator because of similarities in construction and style; 2 chairs have been ascribed to a maker by provenance; and finally, not one of the examples that Winterthur shares to document the history of New England chair-making is initialed or labeled. That's 95 chairs and no maker signatures. Please consider however, that this statistic is somewhat distorted by the fact that no Windsor chairs, far more likely to be maker-marked, are listed in the book. Additionally, later period chairs, also more likely to be signed, are also not included.
As to other furniture types: desks, chests, highboys, etc; 94 are unidentified as to maker; 3 are identified as to their first owners-two by chalk, one by pencil; 11 are attributed to maker based on to similar works; 1 is credited to its maker (Eliphalet Chapin 1741-1807) by provenance. It descended from the Alexander King (1749-1831) family of East Windsor, Connecticut. King was brother in law to Chapin's brother, Aaron. The 15 remaining pieces of furniture are signed by their makers: 6 by chalk, 6 by printed label, and one each by branding, pencil and ink signature. All totaled: out of 216 pieces, only 15 are artist signed--about 7%. This, from a grouping representative of the finest American furniture extant, from both an artistic and historic perspective. As a general rule, as furniture ascends in quality so too is it more likely to bear a signature. Quality pieces are also more likely to retain chalk-marks, labels, etc., than run-of-the-mill chairs and case pieces that have not been so well attended to over the years.
Here's an example of one piece that earned an attribution: a high-country Maple High Chest of Drawers in Delaware's famous Winterthur Museum, item 175 in the book, is listed as probably having been made in the workshop of Goffston, New Hampshire Cabinetmaking shop of Major John Dunlap (1746-1792). This attribution to one of America's most innovative artisans was made in part due to highly similar decorative and construction commonalities with a well-documented Queen Anne Maple Chest on Chest incised on the back "John Dunlap/1784." Dunlap also left records about his work. At least forty "Tall Case Chests" many having bandy legs and a deep ornamental gallery above a cornice are recorded in the cabinetmaker's accounts. His "$54 charge" for such an elaborate piece was equal to 23 days pay.
Two chalk signatures also factored in the Dunlap attribution. One on the inside backboard of the upper case reads: "Jennet M_ller/1780." Records indicate Goffstown resident, "Gentleman" Thomas Miller, purchased a case of drawers from Dunlap, "May 21, 1773." Jennet was likely a family member of the prosperous farmer. Another chalk signature on the inside bottom board of the upper case reads: "Willm Houston, Gofstown." Research indicated that Houston was a young man from Bedford who apprenticed with Dunlap intermittently from between 1773 and 1777. Imagine if the one signed Dunlap chest was never found, or the Major's extensive records? Today, we might well be singing the praise of that great New Hampshire cabinetmaker of bandy leg tall chests--Mr. William Houston--and forgotten all about the cabinetmaker to whom he was indentured.
- A manufacturers' mark will enhance the value of a quality antique, especially furniture, by anywhere from 40% to 500% depending on rarity and historical importance.
- Under 10% of American furniture predating 1830 will bear a cabinetmaker's mark.
- Strong puritan, Quaker, Shaker and other religious ethical standards opposing self-promotion and vanity precluded many cabinetmakers from signing their products. British homeland guild protectionism laws and tariffs may have also been an influence.
- Some American and Irish made furniture lines, especially looking glasses, were fallaciously labeled or sold as being manufactured in Britain due to patchy Colonial preference for such wares.
- A humble cabinetmaker's signature will often appear in an inconspicuous place, difficult to discover without bright lights, patience, assistance in lifting (for heavy pieces like highboys) and thorough examination. Maker marks can be tiny or large and are frequently hard to read.
- Especially concerning prime antique furniture, always proceed under the assumption that a maker's mark is there somewhere, waiting to be found.
- Proud American Colonial (Pre 1780) and Federal (1780-1830) Period artisans often left evidence of their authorship impalpably, by creating highly innovative and distinctive wares.
- Many signatures and labels have atrophied and disappeared over time. A maker-marked piece found today should be carefully preserved and documented as it might well serve in the attribution of many unmarked pieces of similar style and construction.
- Furniture signatures will be displayed in the following forms: Chalk-usually white but sometimes red or other colors, pencil, ink, paint, incised into the non-visible secondary wood, printed label, ink brand, impressed iron brand and heated iron brand. After 1825, stenciled marks became popular.
- Although the great majority of cabinetmakers who marked their works used their full names, a few used initials, as did many owners.
- Documentary provenance is an accepted means of attaching a maker's name to his wares. For instance, while the cabinetmaking shop of Eliphalet (1741-1807) and Aaron (b. 1753) Chapin has been credited with arguably the finest line of period rural furniture ever produced in America, not a single signed piece from their shop has ever been found. Attributions have been made to the Chapin business by documental provenance and a distinctive line of quality examples passed down through the years from their home-base area, East Windsor, CT.
- Partial labels and signatures can still help to identify a cabinetmaker. Time elapsed photography, black light and other techniques are sometimes employed to read faded signatures.
- A period cabinetmaker's mark will look like the style of 18th century script-more calligraphic than modern day writing. For comparisons, study John Hancock's and other "signer's" signatures on the Declaration of Independence. A signature in a later-day hand was likely produced at a later-day time.
- Faked signatures do occasionally appear on the market, especially in the form of photocopied labels produced on aged or vintage paper.
- Frequently, a period signature is indicative of ownership, a restorer, an embellisher, or some other person other than the cabinetmaker. Such signatures can still contribute to a piece's value and historical perspective.
- As a general rule, earlier pieces are less likely to contain signatures than later ones. Pre-1760 signed furniture is exceedingly rare.
- As a general rule, a sophisticated and inspired piece is more likely to contain a maker's mark than a lesser example of the same type and vintage. Keep in mind however, that the majority of America's most superb antique furniture retains no signature other than its artist's handiwork.
- A higher preponderance of European furniture is signed than American.
- A maker's mark can frequently be a valuable factor in later period furnishings: for example, a Gustav Stickley brand on a Mission Oak piece.
- Maker marks sometimes include date and location of manufacture, owner's name and other information contributive to value.
- Like modern day carpenters, joiners (cabinetmaker who was not a lathe operating turners) often used secondary wood surfaces as scratchpads. Measurements, prices and other notes frequently found with case pieces. It is not inconceivable that handwriting analysis of such may be used to bolster a maker's attribution.
- In addition to clock, Windsor chair and mirror manufacturers, cabinetmaker's whose rare marks appear with more frequency than others include: Michael & Richard Allison, Steven Badlam, Daniel Clay, Henry Connelly, Matthew Egerton, Benjamin Frothingham, John Goddard, Samuel Gragg, Lambert Hitchcock, John Janvier, Kneeland & Adams, H. Lannuier, William Lloyd, J. Meeks, John Needles, Duncan Phyfe, Anthony Quervelle, J. Rawson, William Savery, J. & S. Selzer, John Shaw, Joseph Short and John Townsend. These are all exemplary cabinetmakers.
- The most prolific signers of all early furniture were the infamous Mr. "Bottom" and Mr. "Top" who were not people at all but designations for the upside and downside of a joiner's unassembled boards and case frames.


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The British physicist Steven Hawking is living proof that someone can overcome enormous obstacles and still flourish as a human being. That is why he said in the past that assisted dying was "a great mistake."
In a recent interview with the BBC, however, Hawking has changed his tune, saying:
I think those who have a terminal illness and are in great pain should have the right to choose to end their lives and those that help them should be free from prosecution," he said. "We don't let animals suffer, so why humans?
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Misconduct Reports must be filled out when:
- A player or coach receives a Caution (Yellow Card)
- A player is injured so much that medical attention must be sought at that time or a later date.
- A spectator is ejected (Must be followed up with the supplemental/Back page of report)
- A player or coach is Sent off (Red Carded) which also must have the back page of the report filled out.
Reports can be found in the box of the game card box, or download a copy here. If you fill out the form on the computer, it must be received within 48 hours of the scheduled game by Tim McCurley: Tim McCurley


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A single special premium rate quoted by an insurer for covering the insurance on a number of ships or vehicles owned by one person or company, rather than considering each one individually. The fleet need not consist of identical vehicles or vessels but common ownership is essential. A common method of fleet rating is to examine the claims history of the fleet against the total premium. In this way one fleet member may have several claims (which would individually merit a premium adjustment) but if the rest of the fleet is claim-free no adjustment need be made. Insurers vary on the minimum number constituting a fleet.
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Delegates have one day to seal a treaty somewhat controlling the global arms trade. Most UN members want a deal but differ on the particulars. Even if a treaty is signed, it's likely to lack firepower.
UN members were presented on Wednesday with a final draft on a proposed Arms Trade Treaty, an attempt to instill some level of control into a largely unregulated industry. After nine days of touchy talks, the president of the negotiating conference, Australian diplomat Peter Woolcott, laid down his final attempt at compromise.
"I will not consider any further amendments," Woolcott told the conference at the UN's New York headquarters. "It is take it or leave."
It was not immediately clear whether all countries would approve the deal, which could be vetoed by any of the UN's 193 member states.
"We are making good progress and moving in the right direction," said Joanne Adamson, the head of the British delegation to the talks, adding that the latest revision boasted several improvements.
"These include inclusion of ammunition in the scope of the treaty, a new article on preventing diversion of arms, and a strengthened section on exports which are prohibited," Adamson said.
The text would cover all cross-border trade in conventional weapons like tanks, combat aircraft, missiles and launchers, warships and some light weapons. The negotiators had previously said during the talks that in any eventual deal, domestic arms sales would not be regulated and laws permitting people in some countries to own weapons would not be affected.
The powerful US-based National Rifle Association contests this, however, saying it will seek to stop any treaty in the US Senate if it is ratified.
Dealing in death, without rules
Though desired for decades, the current bid for a UN deal gathered pace with a March 18 statement from Mexico signed by 120 countries saying "the overwhelming majority of [UN] Member States agree with us on the necessity and the urgency of adopting a strong Arms Trade Treaty. Our voice must be heard."
Germany and Britain signed this letter, the other four top arms exporters in the world - the US, Russia, China and France - did not.
US support in principle for some kind of treaty, a change of policy from Barack Obama in 2009, gave the movement fresh impetus.
Nongovernmental groups such as Oxfam and Amnesty International have also been involved in the talks, and showed signs of optimism that the final draft document seemed stronger than its predecessors.
"While there are still deficiencies in this final draft, this treaty has the potential to provide significant human rights protection and curb armed conflict and violence if all governments demonstrate the political will to implement it," Amnesty International's Brian Wood said.
Notable weapons not covered by the treaty include unmanned drone aircraft and hand grenades. Russia and China were keen to avoid provisions demanding that arms sales were made public, the US said during the negotiations that it would not accept controls on ammunition, while India secured a clause making arms deals that are part of broader defense cooperation agreements exempt from the treaty.
Some countries appeared to abject. "India, Syria and Iran are countries that could still cause trouble," a European diplomat told the Reuters news agency on condition of anonymity after the final draft was released on Wednesday. "But I'll wager the treaty will pass by consensus."
The global conventional arms trade is estimated to be worth $70 billion (55 billion euros) per year. Arms control advocates and human rights campaigners say one person dies every minute as a result of armed violence around the world.
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UK set to seize Gaddafi's billions in LondonFebruary 25th, 2011 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Tripoli, Feb 25 (ANI): Britain is expected to seize billions of pounds in assets that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and the Libyan regime have deposited in London, within a few days.
Out of a total of around 20 billion pounds in assets of the Libyan regime in London, Gaddafi's is expected to possess billions of dollars in bank accounts, commercial property and a 10 million pounds mansion in London, The Telegraph reports.
These assets are expected to be frozen as part of an international effort to force Gaddafi from power, the paper said.
A Whitehall source said: "The first priority is to get British nationals out of Libya. But then we are ready to move in on Gaddafi's assets, the work is under way. This is definitely on the radar at the highest levels."
Meanwhile, Gaddafi's son, Saif, has urged former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to utilise his "diplomatic skills" in helping his father's regime in 'crushing their enemies'.
A close ally of Saif has reportedly urged Blair to help Libya to attain stability, saying: "He is peacemaker in the Middle East, and should be able to use his talents for peacemaking here. We need his diplomatic skills now as we set about crushing our enemies."
"It is time for the international community to bring peace to Libya and Tony Blair could be at the forefront of this process. Tony Blair is a good friend who would put the country on a stable footing," he added.
The official's statement came amid warnings by MPs and critics that Blair, who is reportedly still a 'good friend' of the Libyan dictator, could be severely embarrassed if the Gaddafi regime collapses.
Yesterday, former Libyan Justice Minister Mohamed Mustafa Abud al-Jalil had claimed of having proof that Gaddafi had 'personally given the order for the Lockerbie bombing'. (ANI)
- Gaddafi's son seeks friend Tony Blair's "diplomatic" assistance in 'crushing their enemies' - Feb 25, 2011
- Blair urged Gaddafi to stop killing protesters during two telephone conversations this week - Feb 27, 2011
- Gaddafi's son given special assistance while in London: Sources - Mar 21, 2011
- Blair met Gaddafi aide before Lockerbie bomber's release - Sep 25, 2011
- Egypt to extradite Gaddafi supporters - Mar 16, 2012
- Turmoil rages in Libya, UN slaps sanctions (Roundup) - Feb 27, 2011
- Britain expels Gaddafi diplomats - Jul 27, 2011
- Tony Blair tried to get Saif Gaddafi place at Oxford - Dec 01, 2011
- Libyan Justice Minister Al-Jleil says Gaddafi ordered Lockerbie bombing - Feb 23, 2011
- Who will get hold of Libya's oil? - Aug 25, 2011
- Libyan embassy in Washington re-opens under rebel government - Aug 12, 2011
- Squatters invade Gaddafi son's mansion in Britain - Mar 10, 2011
- Scottish police questions Libyan defector Moussa Koussa over Lockerbie bombing - Apr 08, 2011
- U.S. presidential candidate Romney calls on Libyan rebels to extradite Lockerbie bomber - Aug 23, 2011
- UK freezes Libyan security chiefs' assets to pressurise Gaddafi to step down - Mar 04, 2011
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I love him! He is extremely intelligent and quirky in a good way. He sat with me for almost 2 hours on my first appointment and described -in great detail and in terms that I actually understood- my condition and treatment options. You can tell just by talking to him that he loves what he does and cares about his patients.
I have suffered from Vertigo for decades and have been to 3 other doctors and finally given up. A friend of mine who has muscular dystrophy mentioned Dr. Sinoff and I thought I'd give it a try since i had also begun to lose my hearing. I liked Dr. Sinoff immediately and yes he is quite brilliant and quirky as mentioned in another comment which I appreciate! My workup was well into a year and extremely extensive. In the end I was diagnosed with end stage Meniere's and nystagmus of unknown etiology that was not associated with the Meniere's induced nystagmus. The kicker? He put me on a simple diuretic and I have had such relief from the vertigo it is amazing AND my hearing has improved since I've been on it. I wish I would have found this man 3 neurologists ago as I have suffered for years. I found him to be very knowledgeable in his field and I am an RN so I am probably quite critical compared to others. This guy really knows his stuff.
I agree, Dr. Sinoff is very detailed. The first time I saw him, he spent an hour and a half with me. He's extremely intellectual, and being thus, is also a little eccentric or quirky. He's almost speaking another language, he's so profoundly intelligent, and he doesn't mind mentioning his accomplishments and associations. But he does offer caring and encouragement. He hasn't helped me so far, but then, nobody has over these past 25 years, and he does continue to try for me. Marian Finehirsh, the nurse practitioner who works with him, is extremely nice and down to earth.
Takes time to talk to you in detail. Very detailed!!!
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Provided by: LIVESTRONG Foundation
August 14, 2015
The Grassroots Fundraising Internship is available to current students and recent graduates. Interns will assist our supporters in holding successful fundraising events. Tasks include constituent communication and fulfilling requests from fundraisers. Interns may work directly with grassroots fundraisers and partnered events, or with endurance event participants. You must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high level of computer competency, be self-motivated and organized to be considered for this internship.


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Jekyll Island Museum
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
912-635-4036 | 877-635-4036
Jekyll Island has a woven history layered with a rich legacy of luxury and opulence, nature, and balance. Uncover all the details that come together to create an island steeped in heritage at the Jekyll Island Museum. Wander its halls, hop on the trolley tour for an even deeper glimpse into the island's past, and pick up a memory to take home with you at the Museum Gift Shop.
Unlock the prestinely preserved heritage of Jekyll Island with a tour of the Jekyll Island Museum. Throughout, guests will find an array of artifacts, exhibts, and tour opprotunites that provide an insightful look at the Island's past lives. Open daily 9a.m.-5p.m. COST: Free
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At Niko Niko we make tracking mood data easy and engaging. Based on the agile software development methodology of the same name, Niko Niko is an app that enables teams of people to track mood or sentiment in reaction to activities and objectives. Our detailed analytics dashboard presents the data in an actionable form to measure the well-being of a team and utilize it as a signal in management practices.
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