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XML Pages & XSLT Processing
If you have Python4Suite installed in your system, it is possible to save XML documents as pages. It's important to start those pages with an XML declaration "<?xml ...>" in the very first line. Also, you have to specify the stylesheet that is to be used to process the XML document to HTML. This is done using a standard "xml-stylesheet" processing instruction, with the name of a page containing the stylesheet as the "href" parameter.
Do no forget to enable XSLT processing, see HelpOnConfiguration.
See the following example for details, which can also be found on the XsltVersion page.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <?xml-stylesheet href="XsltVersion" type="text/xml"?> <xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"> <xsl:output method="html" omit-xml-declaration="yes" indent="no"/> <xsl:template match="/"> This Wiki is running an XSLT engine by <xsl:value-of select="system-property('xsl:vendor')"/> (<xsl:value-of select="system-property('xsl:vendor-url')"/>) implementing XSLT v<xsl:value-of select="system-property('xsl:version')"/> </xsl:template> </xsl:stylesheet>
Rendering DocBook
In order to let MoinMoin render DocBook pages, you will need to follow the steps described below. Afterwards, you will be able to write DocBook files in MoinMoin and see them as rendered HTML. Note that rendering DocBook pages may take some seconds of processing time (this is done after the page is saved).
Installing the DocBook support
- Install 4suite and enable XSLT processing, see above.
Go to DocBook files at SourceForge and download the latest archive. It contains the XSLT files necessary for HTML generation.
Extract the archive and copy the whole directories html, lib, common and the file VERSION into a directory that is writable by MoinMoin (e.g. the data directory).
After you have upgraded 4suite, you have to delete the file db_compiled.dat in this directory (if it exists).
Edit your wiki configuration, the attribute docbook_html_dir has to point to the directory (which contains e.g. the file docbook.xsl) you created in the last step.
You should be able to use the DocBook parser now.
Using DocBook
Just write your DocBook file like you would have done in a different environment as well. If you want to insert links to other wiki pages, be sure to simply write the WikiName into the text. Note that pages that would need ["..."] links in ordinary wiki markup cannot be linked to directly, yet.
DocBook markup is either marked by #format docbook in the first line of the page or in a wiki page like this:
<!DOCTYPE book PUBLIC "-//OASIS//DTD DocBook XML V4.1.2//EN" "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.1.2/docbookx.dtd"> <book> <bookinfo> <author> <firstname>Bernd</firstname> <surname>Le Pain</surname> </author> <copyright> <year>2005</year> </copyright> </bookinfo> <chapter> <title>This is a title of a chapter</title> <sect1> <title>This is a title of a section</title> <para>This is a paragraph.</para> <para> <emphasis role="bold"> This is a paragraph in bold. </emphasis> </para> </sect1> </chapter> </book>
Note that you need to install DocBook like described above to make this example work.


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You can always refer to the link in the shipping notification email for the whereabouts of the parcels. Or you can visit our Track My Order page to follow the shipment.Important Information
There are factors that can inevitably extend the shipping process, while we are always trying our best to fulfill orders in a timely manner, customs clearance, carrier's transport conditions, weather conditions, global / regional public safety issues may still disturb the process. Feel free to contact us firstname.lastname@example.com should any concerns arise.Returns
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RX Verification For customers living in the United States
To provide our customers with the best care and service, we have implemented a verification system that is in compliance with the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumer Law (FCLCA) and Rules for US customers. Under the FCLCA, we are required to verify your contact lens prescription.
We provide easy methods of verifying your contact lens prescription during your checkout process. The most efficient way is to upload your valid copy of prescription. If you do not have, we can verify your prescription directly with your eye care professionals.
1. Upload your copy of prescription.
You can provide us a copy of your valid prescription written by eye care professionals. You can either scan or snap a picture of your written prescription. Once the prescription is uploaded, we will keep the record for you, you can check out anytime without the need to re-upload again. Providing invalid or inaccurate prescription may result in order cancellation.
2. Submit contact info of your eye care professional / optometrist / optician.
Kindly provide us with the necessary information, name and phone number of your eye care professional.
We will contact your eye care professional and verify the accuracy of the prescription. Your eye care professional has eight business hours to respond (extended to the immediate working day upon weekends or public holidays). If your eye care professional does not respond within the required time, the prescription is verified automatically, and we may process and ship your order.
How to Read Rx
OD: OD stands for oculus dexter, the Latin phrase for "right eye."
OS: OS stands for oculus sinister, the Latin phrase for "left eye."
If both the left and right eye has the same diagnosis and prescription information, the abbreviation "OU" is used instead, or "ocular uniter," meaning both eyes.
Sphere (SPH): This indicates the amount of lens power, measured in diopters (D), prescribed to correct myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness). The spherical power of a lens is indicated with a plus sign (+) for hyperopia and a minus sign (-) for myopia. Twinklens only supplies Myopia lenses at the moment.
Cylinder (CYL): This indicates the amount of lens power for astigmatism. If no cylinder power is noted, either you've no astigmatism or your astigmatism is so slight that it is not really necessary to correct it with your eyeglass or lenses.
Axis: This describes the degree and direction of your astigmatism. The axis is a figure which determines the angle of the correction needed to see clearly, measured in degrees from 1 to 180.
Base Curve (BC): The base curve determines what type of fit is required for the lens to meet the curve of your eye. This is usually written in millimetres or sometimes with the words: flat, median or steep.
Diameter (DIA): The diameter of a lens determines what length of width that best fits your eye. It measures the width of a lens in millimeters, from end to end.
Please use the form below to upload all required information:
Again, we sincerely appreciate your cooperation and patience throughout this process. Please make sure you have provided accurate prescription information before placing order. If your order does not match your prescription, we will cancel your order and initiate a refund. Please understand that this is the best way we make sure we have complied with the Law.
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FAQs Learn more about our FAQs.
Are contact lens and eyeglass prescriptions the same?
Contact lens prescriptions and eyeglass prescriptions are not the same. They are significantly different because eyeglass lenses are positioned approximately 12 millimeters from your eyes, whereas contact lenses rest directly on the surface of your eyes. The power of a contact lens will be slightly less nearsighted or slightly more farsighted.
How can I order if my eyes have different powers?
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Boston police: Bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is in custody
WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) - A 19-year-old college student wanted in the Boston Marathon bombings was taken into custody Friday evening after a manhunt that left the city virtually paralyzed...
WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — A 19-year-old college student wanted in the Boston Marathon bombings was taken into custody Friday evening after a manhunt that left the city virtually paralyzed and his older brother and accomplice dead.
Police announced via Twitter that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was in custody. His brother, 26-year-old Tamerlan, was killed Friday in a furious attempt to escape police.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had been holed up in a boat in a Watertown neighborhood. The crowd gathered near the scene let out a cheer when spectators saw officers clapping.
"Everyone wants him alive," said Kathleen Paolillo, a 27-year-old teacher who lives in Watertown.
Boston Mayor Tom Menino tweeted "We got him," along with a photo of the police commissioner speaking to him.
During a long night of violence Thursday into Friday, the brothers killed an MIT police officer, severely wounded another lawman and hurled explosives at police in a car chase and gun battle, authorities said.
The suspects were identified by law enforcement officials and family members as Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, ethnic Chechen brothers who had lived in Dagestan, which neighbors Chechnya in southern Russia. They had been in the U.S. for about a decade, an uncle said, and were believed to be living in Cambridge, Mass.
Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a 26-year-old who had been known to the FBI as Suspect No. 1 and was seen in surveillance footage of the marathon in a black baseball cap, was killed overnight, officials said. His younger brother, who had been dubbed Suspect No. 2 and was seen wearing a white, backward baseball cap in the images from Monday's deadly bombing — escaped and was on the run.
Their uncle in Maryland, Ruslan Tsarni, pleaded on live television: "Dzhokhar, if you are alive, turn yourself in and ask for forgiveness."
Authorities in Boston suspended all mass transit and warned close to 1 million people in the entire city and some of its suburbs to stay indoors as the hunt for Suspect No. 2 went on. Businesses were asked not to open. People waiting at bus and subway stops were told to go home. The Red Sox and Bruins postponed their games.
From Watertown to Cambridge, police SWAT teams, sharpshooters and FBI agents surrounded various buildings as police helicopters buzzed overhead and armored vehicles rumbled through the streets. Authorities also searched trains.
"We believe this man to be a terrorist," said Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. "We believe this to be a man who's come here to kill people."
The bombings on Monday killed three people and wounded more than 180 others, tearing off limbs in a spray of shrapnel and instantly raising the specter of another terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
Chechnya was the scene of two wars between Russian forces and separatists since 1994, in which tens of thousands were killed in heavy Russian bombing. That spawned an Islamic insurgency that has carried out deadly bombings in Russia and the region, although not in the West.
Investigators in the Boston case have shed no light on the motive for the bombing and have said it is unclear whether it was the work of domestic or international terrorists or someone else entirely with an unknown agenda.
The endgame — at least for Suspect No. 1 — came just hours after the FBI released photos and video of the two young men at the marathon's finish line and appealed to the public for help in identifying and capturing them.
State Police spokesman Dave Procopio said police realized they were dealing with the bombing suspects based on what the two men told a carjacking victim during their getaway attempt overnight.
Sullivan and Associated Press writers Stephen Braun and Jack Gillum reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Jay Lindsay in Watertown, Pat Eaton-Robb and Steve LeBlanc in Boston and Jeff Donn in Cambridge, Mass., contributed to this report.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.


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Visual artist Marilyn Nance has produced exceptional photographs of unique moments in the cultural history of the United States and the African Diaspora, and possesses an archive of images of late 20th century African American life.
A two-time finalist for the W. Eugene Smith Award in Humanistic Photography for her body of work on African American spiritual culture in America, Nance has photographed the Black Indians of New Orleans, an African village in South Carolina, churches in Brooklyn, and the first Black church in America. She is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklore Programs & Cultural Studies as a community folklore scholar, an individual who has shown a significant contribution to the collection, preservation and presentation of traditional culture in a community or region. Her work is in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and the Library of Congress.
Nance's photographs have been published in The World History of Photography, History of Women in Photography, and The Black Photographers Annual. Her writing, which often accompanies her photographs, has been published by Aperture, The New York Foundation for the Arts, and the Friends of Photography. She is the recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowships in Photography (2000 and 1989), Nonfiction Literature (1993), and the New York State Council of the Arts Individual Artists Grant (1987).
A graduate of ITP, New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program (Tisch School of the Arts), Nance is an African American digital pioneer; she created her "Soulsista" website in 1994, was one of the Internet's first radio disc jockeys in 1996, and in 1998 produced an interactive web site based on an African divination system. Nance served as the Curator of Photography for the first Digital Schomburg Web Project, selecting for Internet publication, over 500 images of 19th century African Americans, from collections of the research libraries of the New York Public Library. Additionally, Nance holds a B.F.A. in Communications Graphic Design from Pratt Institute, and an M.F.A. in Photography from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Marilyn Nance encourages people of all ages to protect and organize their personal archives and see themselves as designers, producers, and owners of information.
One more thing: Nance is the matriarch of The Santana Project, an intergenerational, interdisciplinary art collective.


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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Nylon Magazine with me in it!!!!
32 comments:
- WhatJeanLikes said...
LOVE IT! Congrats kandee
- May 2, 2010 at 8:39 PM
- Unknown said...
im so glad you had fun at your nylon magazine photoshoot! you're a lucky girl! you earned it! you shoulda got a bigger picture than that other makeup guru, you're waaaaaay better~~~!!!
i hope your leg feels better miss kandee! much love to ya!
brittany from seattle - May 2, 2010 at 9:02 PM
- vs said...
the pic of julia appears missing (you don't need to publish this... just sayin')
- May 2, 2010 at 9:09 PM
- coquito said...
i hope you feel better of your leg.
and congratulations on your appearance in Nylon magazine.
You look gorgeous. - May 2, 2010 at 9:17 PM
- Beauty.and.makeup.by.ana.di said...
Yayyy!! I'm the first one to right a comment haha!! OMG!! I love the first shoes we see u wearing, the black sandals!! and ur coral dress is soo cute too, your so pretty kandee, I love u, your truly amazing
take care an heal fast
Big hug, Anaa xxxx - May 2, 2010 at 9:20 PM
- Carolina Ruiz said...
kandeeee! Hola bonita :D
how is your leg? hope better dear!
I want to say that I have been crying myself too...broke up with my boyfriend last summer (southamerica, now we are on fall)so...maybe is not the worst thing for others but he was my first boyfriend , first kiss...and.."my future husband and daddy of my babes" but...that is that.. you know..I know you can understand when someone feels in heaven loving someone else..and suddently..you fall right down your knees....
You are not alone linda :)Supporting you from Chile
Te quiero mucho y gracias for that video..such a great man, an amazing human being!
hugs to you and your K-leg!
muak! - May 2, 2010 at 9:24 PM
- Carolina Ruiz said...
kandeeee! Hola bonita :D
how is your leg? hope better dear!
I want to say that I have been crying myself too...broke up with my boyfriend last summer (southamerica, now we are on fall)so...maybe is not the worst thing for others but he was my first boyfriend , first kiss...and.."my future husband and daddy of my babes" but...that is that.. you know..I know you can understand when someone feels in heaven loving someone else..and suddently..you fall right down your knees....
You are not alone linda :)Supporting you from Chile
Te quiero mucho y gracias for that video..such a great man, an amazing human being!
hugs to you and your K-leg!
pd: YOU LOOK PRECIOSA in the photoshoot! loved your curly hair
and soft t-shirt - May 2, 2010 at 9:27 PM
- April said...
how exciting!! Congrats!
- May 2, 2010 at 9:33 PM
- Unknown said...
Yeah! thats awesome!! and you look so gorgeous.
The photos are stunning!
I hope your leg heals soon.
With love <3 <3
Angel Ramirez - May 2, 2010 at 9:56 PM
- Diane said...
I can't wait to see the video! You're such a star now :D:D:D
kisses! - May 3, 2010 at 12:58 AM
- Noelle Garnier said...
Wow, Kandee! How fun to be in a magazine! I hope you have chances to do many more!
kandee fam lil sis
P.s. Could you possibly make a new makeup video on my birthday, May 7? - May 3, 2010 at 3:06 AM
- Oana Roxana said...
Congrats! They made you look older. Why they didn't let you do your own makeup? You're better. :)
- May 3, 2010 at 4:22 AM
God said, "Let there be light."
Nothing happened for a few moments.
Then God said, "Who the heck am I talking to?"
Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day.
Give him a religion, and he'll starve to death while praying for a fish
A little boy prayed for a bike. Then he realized God doesn't work that way so he stole a bike and asked
for forgiveness.
Every time someone predicts the date of the end of the world, God pushes the date back a little, just to be
The religion of one age is the literary entertainment of the next.
On the 6th day, God created Man. On the 7th day, Man returned the favor.
If money is the root of all evil, why do churches want it so badly?
Is it an accident that the symbol of a bishop is a crook and the sign of an archbishop is a double-cross?
If Jesus was a Jew, how did he get a Spanish name?
Why does the Vatican have lightning rods?
If Noah took two of every animal on the ark with him, then what did they eat?
Did Noah bring termites with him on his ark?
If God's love is unconditional, then why does hell exist?
If man is fallible, is it possible his interpretations of religion are as well?
If God is all-knowing, why is prayer necessary? - May 3, 2010 at 4:59 AM
- Gail said...
Glad you had fun Kandee. You deserve it! I must find that mag and pick up a copy. I'd love to look at it! :) Big hugs...
www.pinkshimmer03.blogspot.com - May 3, 2010 at 6:48 AM
- ~ Kelly Ann ♥ said...
Congrats- You look great in the Nylon Mag!!!-- I wish you a speedy recovery!!
Take care
http://kellyannstudio.blogspot.com/ - May 3, 2010 at 6:48 AM
That is sooo cool! I would love having one of those homes! dang!
Have a great day!
It would be fun if you could make a "Angelina jolie in the movie Wanted look" the smokey eye one.
When your leg is healing! Hope you'll feel better soon! Bless - May 3, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- Unknown said...
Very impressive Kandee!!
~Cassidy Z. - May 3, 2010 at 7:35 AM
- Fatima said...
Oh that was great to see Kandee to see you were so happy before your leg accident!! Keep smiling and hope once the leg heals, you are back to your chirpy self!!! I know you are still holding your head up high, but it is always a different situation when you are in good health and pain free!
Love ya - May 3, 2010 at 8:12 AM
yeah !!! congrats =)
- May 3, 2010 at 8:17 AM
- ambriajade said...
I am glad to know that it is in the May issue. I was at the story yesterday looking for you in the April issue. I had thought you lost it...lol. just kidding. I will check back to see if they have put the May issue out. You are an amazing inspiration for me, thank you for being you. Hang in there with your injury.
Much Love,
Ambria - May 3, 2010 at 9:45 AM
- ...Live.Love.MakeUp... said...
http://live-love-makeup.blogspot.com/ - May 3, 2010 at 10:31 AM
- LEHUA said...
Congratz Kandee! That's so exciting :)
- May 3, 2010 at 12:25 PM
- Maria said...
Hi kandee, that hair looks so old fashion and cool on you<3
- May 3, 2010 at 12:35 PM
- Agatha said...
Hi Kandee! Congratulations! You deserved to get a little spoilt! Thx for sharing your exciting shoot with us. You looked stunning - but that's no surprise as you always do.
All the best Kandee! - May 3, 2010 at 2:10 PM
You look fantastic! Congrats! I loved how he did your hair. Wish I could get mine done like that. I always loved the 80s as that's pretty much when I grew up. :)
- May 3, 2010 at 3:42 PM
- ktalarczyk said...
you are the sweetest person alive. i found your videos and blog in november of last year and every day i work on trying to make myself a better person because of you.
thank you. lots of love from michigan! - May 3, 2010 at 5:05 PM
- Jenmarie said...
So awesome! Congrats! I enjoyed watching your video :)
- May 4, 2010 at 11:46 AM
- Christine said...
Congrats Kandee!!! You looked like you had so much fun!
- May 4, 2010 at 6:08 PM
- Beth said...
congratulations! You look great! I love the way you look in the photo shoot (& the video). I love your jacket (in the photo shoot)! Do you know where it was from or where you can find one similar? Beth xx
- May 6, 2010 at 2:24 PM
- TammyLee said...
My husband just grabbed a copy for me from Port Authority in NYC while we were on our way to our bus! I'm excited to read over it! Way to go Kandee, thanks for being an inspiration.
- May 7, 2010 at 1:13 PM
- Bella said...
Thats so cool!!!,
My birthday is on may 2!!!!
the same day you wrote thiss...!!! SOcool :) - May 8, 2010 at 11:23 PM
- Grace said...
omg kandee I absolutely LOVE your hello kitty bag!!
- May 11, 2010 at 12:27 PM


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February 26, 2016
Earlier this week WhatsApp turned seven years old. It has been an amazing journey and in the coming months we're putting an even greater emphasis on security features and more ways to stay in touch with the people that you care about.
But anniversary dates are also an opportunity to look back. When we started WhatsApp in 2009, people's use of mobile devices looked very different from today. The Apple App Store was only a few months old. About 70 percent of smartphones sold at the time had operating systems offered by BlackBerry and Nokia. Mobile operating systems offered by Google, Apple and Microsoft – which account for 99.5 percent of sales today – were on less than 25 percent of mobile devices sold at the time.
As we look ahead to our next seven years, we want to focus our efforts on the mobile platforms the vast majority of people use. So, by the end of 2016, we will be ending support for WhatsApp Messenger on the following mobile platforms:
While these mobile devices have been an important part of our story, they don't offer the kind of capabilities we need to expand our app's features in the future.
This was a tough decision for us to make, but the right one in order to give people better ways to keep in touch with friends, family, and loved ones using WhatsApp. If you use one of these affected mobile devices, we recommend upgrading to a newer Android, iPhone, or Windows Phone before the end of 2016 to continue using WhatsApp.
UPDATE: You won't be able to use WhatsApp on the following platforms for:
Note: Because we will no longer actively develop for these platforms, some features may stop functioning at any time.
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We are happy to share with you stories of young peacebuilders from around the world to celebrate the International Youth Day. These courageous young men and women tell us their stories, challenges and opportunities, as well as their hopes for the future. This platform is for youth to tell their story, own their story and to take leadership in finding solutions to build sustainable peace in their communities.
Interpeace recognizes the importance of adopting youth-centered approaches, rather than merely collaborating with young people. Currently, Interpeace's Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) initiative span many country programmes, including those in Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Yemen and the Great Lakes Region. Interpeace has also provided a platform to empower youth to shape academic discourse in peacebuilding through the "Outside the Box: Amplifying youth voices and views on YPS policy and practice."
Lotte Knudsen Ambassador, European Union to the United Nations in Geneva
Lotte Knudsen was previously the Managing Director in the European Union's External Action service, in charge of global and multilateral issues, as well as human rights. She also served in the European Commission in a number of different posts. She was in charge of developing international relations in DG Justice and Home Affairs, before becoming Director, first on Security, including counter-terrorism issues; then on Justice issues, including legislative negotiations, in DG Justice; and in DG development dealing with thematic issues from migration, to health and human development. Earlier she also worked in the Relex DGs on EU/US relations and the EU Accession negotiations; in the Commission Secretariat General as well as in the Foreign Office in London, on a two-year secondment. She studied at the Ecole National d'Administration in Paris and the College of Europe in Bruges.
Kirsti Kauppi Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Finland to United Nations in Geneva
H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Finland. Before Geneva, Ms. Kauppi served as Ambassador of Finland to the United States (2015 – 2020). She was Director General for Political Affairs (2012 – 2015) and Director General for Africa and the Middle East (2009 – 2012) at the MFA in Helsinki. She served as Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the UN-related international organizations in Vienna (2005 – 2009), where she also served as the Finnish Governor in the IAEA Board of Governors, including vice chair of the Board. Since joining the MFA in 1983, Ambassador Kauppi has served in the Finnish Embassies in Berlin, Washington and Bangkok and at the Permanent Mission of Finland to the EU. In the MFA, her positions have included heading the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy Coordination Unit and serving as advisor to the State Secretary. Ambassador Kauppi holds Master ́s degree in Economics from the Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration. In addition to her native Finnish, Ambassador Kauppi speaks English, Swedish, German and French.
Hiba Qasas Director, Principles for Peace Secretariat
Hiba Qasas served at the United Nations for 16 years in various leadership and expert roles at headquarters and in Arab States. Former Chief of the Crisis Prevention and Response Office in Geneva. Former UN Women Country Representative in Iraq. Coordinated Crisis Prevention and Response with UNDP's Crisis Bureau at headquarters and led programmes at UNDP office in Jerusalem. Ms. Qasas has 18 years of experience in policy, programming and partnerships in development, peace and humanitarian contexts. Ms Qasas is a Palestinian national and holds a Master of Sciences in International Cooperation for Development from the European School for Advanced Studies, University of Pavia, Italy.
Sacha Meuter Head of Policy and Research, and Legal Advisor, Fondation Hirondelle
Sacha Meuter is Head of Research and Policy, and Legal Advisor at Fondation Hirondelle. Sacha has been researching and working with media in fragile contexts for more than 15 years. At Fondation Hirondelle, he develops partnerships with academic actors, think tanks and international organizations to design and implement media impact assessment studies, to elaborate online and offline media monitoring tools and to improve media support policies. His work includes regular field missions, including in the Sahel and Central Africa. Sacha also seats on the boards of The New Humanitarian and Trial International.
Anne-Marie Buzatu Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, ICT4Peace Foundation
Anne-Marie Buzatu is the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of ICT4Peace Foundation. An international lawyer by training, she also worked for several years in the information technology sector as a web developer and database administrator. Anne-Marie consults with governments and international organizations and develops and delivers capacity building in the areas of cyber (human) security policy, multistakeholder approaches to governance and impacts of private commercial actors on human rights. She has also published several policy papers and articles in the areas of private security and cybersecurity.
Lisa Schirch Richard G. Starmann Sr. Professorship Chair in Peace Studies, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
Dr. Lisa Schirch is Richard G. Starmann Sr. Chair and Professor of the Practice of Peacebuilding at the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. Schirch is also a Research Fellow for the Social Media, Technology, and Peacebuilding program for the Toda Peace Institute. Schirch is the author of eleven books including most recently Social Media Impacts on Conflict and Democracy (2021).
Alex Krasodomski-Jones Digital Policy Researcher, Chatham House
Alex is in charge of Digital Policy at Chatam House since August 2022. Before that, he used to be researcher and Director of the Center for the Analysis of Social Media at the UK think-tank DEMOS. He has authored more than a dozen major reports on digital election integrity, content moderation practices, digital regulation and the intersection between tech and politics. He led the centre's visual analytics practice, and provided written and televised comment for the BBC, CNN, Wired, the Spectator and other outlets.
Annika Erickson-Pearson Head of Community Management, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
Annika Erickson-Pearson is a facilitator, event manager and researcher, currently heading community management at GPP. She works to build connections, community, and collaboration between various peacebuilding actors in and out Geneva on a variety of topics, including environmental peacebuilding. Annika is an experienced community organizer, political advocate and event manager, working with nearly a dozen NGOs over the past nine years, including the Conference on World Affairs, Represent.Us, Run for Something, StartingBloc, and the Global Campaign for Education.
She holds a Master's degree from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva where her research focused on urban violence and gang desistance policies in the U.S.
Cecilia Sanchez-Bodas Programme Specialist, UNICEF
Cecilia Sanchez-Bodas is currently part of the team in UNICEF Headquarters that coordinates and supports the humanitarian response for major current emergencies and leads on the efforts to implement the triple nexus in both humanitarian and development UNICEF programmes. Cecilia is a certified nurse holding a Master's degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid and a Master's in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She has worked in humanitarian and development contexts with iNGOs, the Red Cross and the UN in Africa, Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean regions.
Julius Jackson Technical Officer, UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Julius Jackson is a Technical Officer (Protracted Crises), working for the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) based in Rome. He has held a variety of positions with FAO since 2002, including managing development projects, and leading the large-scale emergency flood response in Pakistan from 2010-2012. Between 2013-2015 he coordinated technical support to develop the Committee on World Food Security's global policy for food security and nutrition in protracted crises. He created and leads the Conflict and Peace Unit under the Office for Emergencies and Resilience, supporting context analyses, conflict-sensitive programme design and how FAO's work can contribute to peace. This underpins FAO's work across the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, and how this can be better operationalised. He holds a BSc in politics from Plymouth University and an MA in international conflict analysis from the University of Canterbury.
Kevin Babila Ousman Interim lead of the Interagency Policy for Emergency Unit, World Health Organization (WHO)
Kevin Ousman is a Cameroonian/American with over 15 years of public health experience (clinical, field/field and academia). He is interim lead of the Interagency Policy for Emergency (IPE) unit in WHO's health emergency program in Geneva. The IPE unit manages humanitarian policy issues and serves as the liaison office with other humanitarian UN agencies. Prior to this role, he coordinated the Infection Prevention and Control unit in the WHO Health Emergencies program for the Africa Region. Mr. Ousman holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and an Masters of Science with a Health Systems Management concentration from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Mr Ousman has published extensively covering health systems issues and practical public health interventions (mainly in infection prevention and control interventions in health emergency response in humanitarian settings).
Nieves Thomet Employment for Peace Specialist, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Nieves Thomet joined the ILO in 2001, as a partnership officer. From 2004 to 2008, she coordinated an ILO Local Economic Development program based in Maputo, Mozambique, and later a Social Dialogue for Peace program covering Sahel and Western Africa based in Dakar, Senegal. From 2008 to 2018, Nieves worked as an international consultant for different organizations in many fragile contexts, such as Haiti, Lebanon, Colombia, the Sahel as a specialist on knowledge management and program development related to livelihoods and decent work promotion in fragile settings. In September 2018, Nieves joined ILO's Coordination Support Unit for Peace and Resilience as decent work for peace specialist. Her work in the ILO focuses on enhancing conflict sensitivity and peace responsiveness across employment and decent work programs in fragile settings. Nieves holds a BA from McGill University (Montreal, Canada) and a Master degree from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies of Geneva. She is French and Spanish, and grew up in Brazil.
Peter Läderach Principal Scientist, CGIAR
Principal Scientist at CGIAR and Co-lead CGIAR Climate Security, based in Dakar, Senegal. Led the expansion of CIAT's Climate Action program to Central America, Africa and Asia, with extensive work experience in more than 15 countries. Twenty years of research experience in food systems transformation to support developing countries in alleviating poverty, adapting to and mitigating climate change, building resilience and peace. Peter holds an MSc in Geography and a PhD in Tropical Agriculture, he published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and books.
Albert Souza Mülli Peace Responsiveness Advisor, Interpeace
Albert joined Interpeace in May 2022 as Peace Responsiveness Advisor after nearly eight years as a Governance and Conflict Adviser with the UK Department for International Development (DFID)/Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Officer (FCDO). With DFID/FCDO, Albert worked in Pakistan, Myanmar, Libya, and South Sudan, advising UK Ambassadors and Ministers, national governments, and UN officers on issues including police reform (Pakistan), ceasefire negotiations (Libya), and local- level peacebuilding (Libya/South Sudan). Prior to joining DFID, Albert worked as a camp manager in South Sudan and a peacebuilding programme manager in Kenya/Uganda. Albert has a MA in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute in Geneva.
Caroline Pellaton Corporate Operations Manager, Geneva Water Hub
Caroline Pellaton holds a PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Geneva. She joined the Geneva Water Hub in June 2018 as Corporate Operations Administrator and member of the direction committee. She contributes to define the strategies and orientations of the GWH as well as linking with the major donors. Her work consists also of monitoring the achievements and implementation of the activities. She contributes to the work on shaping the legal framework on water in armed conflicts as well as some other operational activities. Previous to the Geneva Water Hub, she worked over 10 years as a country level program manager in the Water and Habitat Unit of the International Committee of the Red Cross in emergencies and post conflict environments in various contexts such as Sri Lanka, Niger, Republic of South Sudan, Central African Republic, Yemen and Jordan.
Leonard Fried Strategic Partnerships Advisor at Interpeace.
Based in Brussels, he manages the political relations with EU member states and other governments. He has previously worked at the European Parliament and at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). Leonard holds a Master of Science in Conflict Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a Master of Arts in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges, and a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from Maastricht University.
Julian Arach Youth advocate from Uganda, Youth Lab Great Lakes programme
Julian Arach is a 22-year-old Ugandan pursuing a bachelor's degree of Arts in Economics at Makerere University in her final year. She is passionate about peacebuilding. As a recognition of her unwavering commitment to peacebuilding, Julian has been selected as a member of the YouthLab project—an Interpeace-led project in partnership with 6 civil society organizations in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, and Uganda—that aims to position the youth in the African Great Lakes region at the forefront of peacebuilding initiatives and processes. She is serving as a one of the six Young Innovators in Uganda, a group of young people who constitute the cornerstone of the program.
Anjli Parrin Associate Director of the Project on War Crimes and Mass Graves, Human Rights Clinic and Institute, Kenya
Anjli Parrin is a Kenyan human rights advocate and lawyer. She is currently a visiting clinician at the University of Chicago Law School where she directs the Global Human Rights Clinic, which works alongside partners and communities to advance justice and address the inequalities and structural disparities that lead to human rights violations worldwide. She is visiting from Columbia Law School. Anjli conducts human rights factfinding, investigations, and advocacy around the world. Her practice and research focuses on the areas of armed conflict, international criminal law, transitional justice, forensic science and human rights, discrimination and inequality, decolonizing human rights, and the right to health. She has worked alongside forensic scientists to carry out complex war crime investigations, including for the International Criminal Court; successfully proposed new law on exhumations for hybrid courts; and provided trainings to judges, lawyers, police, gendarmerie, NGOs and victims associations on the law and science of suspicious death investigations. She has also developed programs to advance peer support for human rights advocates around the world, and advocated for action to address racial injustice in the child welfare system in the US. Anjli holds a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, a master's degree from Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism, and a bachelor's degree from the London School of Economics. She is admitted to practice law in New York.
Anita Ernstorfer Principal and Owner, Untangle (LLC)
Anita Ernstorfer works globally through her advisory and research firm Untangle. Her main substantive expertise is in the areas of systems change and complexity approaches, peacebuilding, dialogue and mediation initiatives and conflict sensitivity/Do No Harm. For the past 20 years Anita has worked in a range of contexts across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. She accompanies strategy, program and change processes with multi-mandate organizations, facilitates collaborative learning engagements and collective impact efforts. Anita supports and advises leadership and program teams to help their organizations work more effectively in transitional and conflict-affected settings. Previously, Anita was the director of the peacebuilding effectiveness practice at CDA Collaborative Learning, and a peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and conflict sensitivity adviser with UNDP and UNICEF. She is a Senior Associate with Interpeace, directs the 'effective advising in complex contexts' professional development course, and supports Interpeace's global initiative on peace responsiveness. Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Martine Kessy Ekomo-Soignet Founder, URU and Peace & Development Watch, Central African Republic (CAR)
Martine Kessy Ekomo-Soignet graduated with an Master 2 in Geo-Politic, International Security and Sociology (Catholic Institute of Paris),and today has 10 years of experience in the field of development and research on issues of peace and security and more specifically on youth and civil society in Central African Republic. She is a community leader and founder of the national NGO URU, which works for the effective participation of young people in the peace and recovery process in the Central African Republic. The organization now covers 14 of the country's 16 prefectures. At the same time, she represents PeaceDirect in the Central African Republic, a British NGO working primarily to promote peace efforts by civil society organizations in conflict zones. In 2016, she was appointed by the Secretary General of the United Nations (Ban Ki-moon) as an expert on the Study on Youth, Peace and Security Agenda, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2250 (Youth, Peace and Security). She has since been a member of the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security. Through its commitment, it becomes the focal point of the United Nations Headquarters for the implementation of Agenda 2250 in the Central African Republic and briefed, in plenary session, the Security Council on the urgency of strengthening efforts to help young people contribute effectively to the resolution and prevention of conflicts around the world. In 2019, she was selected to participate in the USIP Generation Change Fellows Program. She worked as a national consultant to the government of the Central African Republic in the development of its first national strategy for the prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism. In 2021, she is appointed as member of the Board of Trustees of PEACEDIRECT U.K. and was appointed as member of the group of experts of UNDP in charge of the review of the continental (Africa) strategy on Governance and Peacebuilding. On a global scale, Kessy contributes to various journals and research dealing primarily with issues of youth, peace, security, and development.
Thomas Wagner Ambassador, Deputy permanent observer of the EU to the United Nations in Geneva
September 2020 Ambassador, Deputy permanent observer of the EU to the United Nations in Geneva; 2017 - 2020 Director of the French Institute in Copenhagen; 2013 - 2017 Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations in Geneva; 2011 – 2013 Diplomatic Counsellor at the French Ministry of Interior; 2007 - 2010 Deputy Head of Mission, French Embassy in Copenhagen; 2002-2003 Counsellor at the Permanent Representation of France to NATO; 1999-2002 First Secretary at the Permanent Representation of France to the Disarmament Conference; 1996-1999 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Strategic affairs, security and disarmament directorate), Paris; 1995-1996 Third secretary, French Embassy in Ndjamena; 1994 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Strategic affairs, security and disarmament directorate), Paris;
Camilla Ojala Chair of the UN Youth of Finland and the Finnish UNESCO Youth Delegate
Camilla Ojala is the chair of the UN Youth of Finland and the Finnish UNESCO Youth Delegate. She has also actively taken part in the drafting process of Finland's recently published National Action Plan on the UNSCR2250: Youth, Peace and Security through the 2250-network that has brought together different youth associations and interested youth to collaborate with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland in the NAP-process. Camilla continues to be an enthusiastic advocate for youth participation and the YPS-agenda nationally through the UN Youth of Finland and the National Youth Council Allianssi, as well as internationally through the European Youth Forum's Youth, Peace and Security Coordination Network and in her work as the UNESCO Youth Delegate. She studies International Encounters at the University of Helsinki with a focus on peace and conflict studies.
Scott M. Weber President of Interpeace
Scott M. Weber is a French and American specialist in peacebuilding and conflict prevention and is the President of Interpeace, an international organization for peacebuilding.
Initially created by the United Nations in 1994 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Interpeace, supports locally-led peacebuilding initiatives in more than 21 countries in Central America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In January 2018, Interpeace was officially recognized as an international entity by the Swiss Federal Council of Government Ministers. This acknowledgement reaffirms the important role played by the organization in peace processes worldwide.
Prior to his appointment to the role of President on 1 July 2018, Scott served as Director-General of the organization from 2005-2018, providing direction to the organization and overseeing its operations, partnerships and budget. As President, Scott is responsible for strategy, positioning and resource mobilization to grow the organization's impact, influence and reach.
Prior to joining Interpeace, Scott worked at the United Nations, in the Office of the United Nations Director-General in Geneva (UNOG) and in disaster preparedness
Scott believes strongly in education as a means to shape young generations of global citizens and a more peaceful and inclusive world. In his spare time, he works with schools and universities to integrate Peace Education into their teaching practices and curricula. He is committed to diversity and inclusion and is a member of the International Gender Champions.
In recognition of his record of professional accomplishments, his commitment to society and his potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through his leadership, Scott was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2009. Each year the Forum recognizes "the 200 most distinguished young leaders below the age of 40 from around the world."
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Economics and Russian from Georgetown University and Certificates of Executive Education in Leadership from Harvard University's JFK School of Government and Oxford University's Saïd Business School.


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You all have heard about the Artful Voyage with Tim Holtz and Wendy Vecchi (pronounced like "Becky" but with a "V"), right? I know you all know who Tim Holtz is, right? But...we'll talk about him some other time!
Today I want to talk about the very talented and creative Wendy Vecchi (whom I also believe is the sweetest person on the face of the earth!).
Wendy has been in the industry for a while now. In addition to designing her own line of stamps (The Studio 490 Collection), she does design work for Maya Road, Tim Holtz, Idea-ology, and Ranger. She is also an exclusive demo artist for Ranger and teaches classes for Stampers Anonymous.
**All examples shown here are courtesy of Wendy Vecchi via her BLOG or the Stampers Anonymous (Gallery) website.
I tell you what - the GIRL LOVES GRUNGE! The things she can do with Grungepaper, Grungeboard, and Maya Road Chipboard are absolutely phenomenal! She uses colors that are warm and inviting. Her specialty, Grungepaper Flowers, are stunning and add texture and dimension to all of her projects.
We learned how to make the flowers on the cruise. You can stamp the image on Grungepaper and then cut them out. Then ink both sides with Tim Holtz Distress Ink and stamp with a background stamp. Curl the petals up - since they are made on grungepaper, the shape will hold! Layer different sizes and styles on top of each other to make a fabulous 3-dimensional flowers! Don't forget to embellish the centers!
Want to cover yours in your favorite paper? Just stamp the image on Grungepaper, cut it out, then glue it upside-down to the back of your favorite paper. Jenni Bowlin Mini Papers work great because they have small designs on them. Then, cut around the grungepaper again and sand the edges. You can leave them like that, or ink them up! Curl them, layer them, embellish them and voila!
Here's a fabulous picture of "Mr. Rick" (Wendy's trusty assistant and husband) rolling up his sleeves and getting ready to work hard. It's out of focus as well, but I just thought it was cute and wanted to include this picture too! He was such a nice and helpful man!
Wendy has a creative eye that allows her to "think outside the box" when it comes to use of embellishments. Tim Holtz's Game Spinners come to life in her art by becoming bodies for butterflies or flower stems. The center of flowers "pop" by using Buttons, Vintage Ephemera, Gemstones, Tim Holtz's Foliage, and especially, Tim Holtz's Snaps (she's a "snapaholic" - she buys them by the hundreds!). I know, I know, I could go on all day! Did I mention how sweet of a person she is too?!?!
So if you haven't seen Wendy's Art by now.....please squeeze out of that great big rock you've been living under and check her out!!!! HERE is a link to her blog. I know you will be inspired and you will fall in love, too!
We carry all of Wendy's Unmounted Stamp Sets, her book Make Art, Studio 490 Style, her Acrylic Storage Binder for the Unmounted Stamp Sets (as well as the refill pages), and most of her wood mounted stamps.
******BLOG CANDY ALERT*******You knew it was coming didn't you! I can't help giving stuff away. It is just so much fun! Here's the deal - and it is HUGE! Just become a follower of our blog (if you aren't already) and comment on you favorite Wendy Vecchi Stamp Set, Mounted Rubber Stamp, or even one of her techniques! At the end of the week, I will draw ONE lucky winner at random. That person will receive ONE WENDY VECCHI UNMOUNTED STAMP SET of their choice AND a copy of Wendy's Book, MAKE ART, STUDIO 490 STYLE. Whew, I just hope that person is sitting down when they receive the news so they don't faint! hee hee:)
My favorite, you ask? Well, I love the flowers in the Lower Case Art Stamp Set. The round flower is the one she turned into a pumpkin for the Halloween project she did to the left. I know, pretty creative, huh! It is so cute!
I also really like the Berry Tree stamp (it is also available unmounted in the Mail Art set).
But, my favorites are her sayings. I love "Always Move". It says "always move in the direction of your dreams". This one really inspires me everyday to be grateful for what I have and to work towards my goals in life. I am a big believer in dreams! Here it is in a piece Wendy made. So cool...did you notice the Sprocket Gear in the flower center?
Well, I guess it really isn't that easy to pick a favorite, is it? I hope that this has inspired you to "Make Art" (in Wendy's words).
Until then, happy shopping and good luck in the Blog Candy drawing!
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Coffee Twist Three Ways
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is a festive bread that lends itself to holiday breakfasts. It's not difficult to make and because of the way it's filled, its flavor is limited only by the imagination of the cook and the staples in the refrigerator and pantry. The base for the coffee cake is a standard sweet bread. The filling is nothing more than a layer of jam topped with a sprinkling of compatible nuts. The bread gets its festive air from the way it's cut and twisted. It's simple from start to finish and if you use a good jam and toast the nuts, you'll have an outstanding breakfast or coffee treat. I must admit that I make and freeze these twists well ahead of time and simply reheat them for early morning festivities. The twist in the photos above is made with seedless blackberry jam and toasted, coarsely chopped, hazelnuts. I have included alternative fillings in the recipe, so you'll have some options should you want them. Here's the recipe.
Coffee Twist - Three Ways...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3 large eggs, divided use
4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour + additional flour for dusting if required
Filling I:
3/4 cup seedless blackberry jam
3/4 cup coarsely chopped, toasted hazelnuts
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Filling II:
3/4 cup peach jam
3/4 cup coarsely chopped, toasted almonds
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Filling III:
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
3/4 cup coarsely chopped, toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1) Heat milk, sugar, butter and salt in a small saucepan set over medium heat until butter melts. Let sit for 30 minutes, or until mixture is at room temperature.
2) Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl. Stir to dissolve. Add milk mixture, 2 eggs and 1-1/4 cups flour. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in 3 cups flour to form a dough.
3) Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes, adding flour only to prevent sticking. Place in a large greased bowl and turn to coat all sides of dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4) Punch dough down. Turn onto a very lightly floured surface; cover and let rest 15 minutes.
5) Coat a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
6) Roll dough into a 14-inch square. Spread with jam of choice, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Top with nuts of choice.
7) Roll dough as for jelly roll, pinching seam to close. Transfer, very carefully, to prepared baking sheet. Reshape as necessary to retain 14-inch shape. Cut roll in half lengthwise. With cut side facing up and starting in the middle, work towards top of dough, crossing strips back and forth keeping cut sides facing up. Pinch ends together and tuck under to seal. Repeat procedure with bottom half of loaf. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
8) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat reserved egg with 1 teaspoon water. Brush top of loaf with glaze and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
9) Bake for 30 minutes, or until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Yield 1 loaf (about 12 servings).
This recipe is linked to:
Wild Yeast - Yeast Spotting
38 comments :
- Mickey said...
That is beautiful! I'll bet it smells wonderful too!
- November 24, 2009 at 1:15 AM
- My Little Space said...
Looks terrific! My favourite kind of bread. yum...
- November 24, 2009 at 3:00 AM
- Coleens Recipes said...
This is truly a lovely recipe. I totally appreciate your telling us that it freezes well, that makes it very versatile. Thank you for sharing!! That first photo is a beauty.
- November 24, 2009 at 3:43 AM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
I love how versatile it is--all the fillings sound delicious too.
- November 24, 2009 at 5:00 AM
- KathyB. said...
YUM!!! I know I will be making this. Thanks!
- November 24, 2009 at 5:37 AM
- Federica Simoni said...
wow che meraviglia!!! complimenti!
- November 24, 2009 at 7:01 AM
- Donna-FFW said...
Raspberry Jam and walnuts would be my first choice. It looks positively beautiful!
- November 24, 2009 at 7:04 AM
- Luna said...
Oh Mary....very good!!!!!
Hughs....Luna - November 24, 2009 at 7:07 AM
- Cathy said...
You certainly have the bread baking gift, Mary. My filling of choice is the peach. Heavenly.
- November 24, 2009 at 8:23 AM
- George Gaston said...
Mary, since sweet breads are my weakness,I definitely will try to master your creative twist. Thanks for another delicious treat to try over the coming holiday season.
- November 24, 2009 at 8:26 AM
- annies home said...
this would make such a delicious breakfast thanks for sharing
- November 24, 2009 at 9:01 AM
- Inspired by eRecipeCards said...
We are eating Thanksgiving dinner a bit late (about 3 or 4 PM)... This would make a nice item to serve for breakfast with the leftovers available to snack on as needed throughout the day...
Mary I love your site. I have more of your recipes in my "need to cook" than anyone elses... my favorite blogger
Dave - November 24, 2009 at 9:51 AM
- food with style said...
looks gorgeous! i am still relishing the coffee cake i made from you last week, i see i need to add this recipe in quick now too!
happy thanksgiving and thanks for sharing all your food, recipes and pics~ - November 24, 2009 at 9:56 AM
- Lyndas recipe box said...
Such a beautiful loaf, Mary! You've got a great touch with yeast dough. This is something I'll try for Christmas-thanks.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! - November 24, 2009 at 10:11 AM
- NKP said...
Oh my, they look so good! I love a nice bun like this at about 10am with a nice cup of tea.
- November 24, 2009 at 10:17 AM
- Joy Tilton said...
This is a beautiful bread! I can just picture it at Christmas Morning Brunch. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
joy c. at grannymountain - November 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM
- Terry said...
Wow your bread looks scrumptious. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.
- November 24, 2009 at 2:01 PM
- The Chef In My Head said...
Decisions, decisions, decisions, how can one I pick just one??? Beautiful and a perfect idea for holiday breakfasts with a house full of people! I have always been very intimidated by bread but you are beginning to make me feel like I can do this!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Mary! I am very thankful to have you as a blogger friend :-) LeslieMichele
- November 24, 2009 at 2:06 PM
- Miss Rhea said...
Wow, Drooling here :) I shrieked when I saw your Blue Cheese pasties :) Oh My, I will be making those !! Yum !!! Hope you have a Great Thanksgiving !! Happy Belated Pink Saturday !!
- November 24, 2009 at 6:05 PM
- Jane F @ AtticMag said...
OMG, Mary you are killing me with this one. Positively demolishing my will power. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful holiday.
Jane F. - November 24, 2009 at 7:39 PM
- Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...
Oh yes! They look DELICIOUS! Yum.
- November 24, 2009 at 8:22 PM
- Unknown said...
this looks so terrific! This looks great for breakfast or brunch!
- November 24, 2009 at 9:03 PM
- From the Old InkWell said...
Mary, I would love to try this bread. Don't think I'll have time to squeeze it in for Thanksgiving, but maybe for Christmas. It would be pretty for Easter too! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
- November 24, 2009 at 11:43 PM
- Helene said...
It's been a while since I have made a braided twist but I am putting this one on my list for next week. Beautiful!
- November 25, 2009 at 12:33 AM
- Jamie said...
Oh you know how I love yeast coffee cakes! This one looks scrumptious and really beautiful. It's on my list!
- November 26, 2009 at 12:42 PM
- Lauren said...
simply delightful! I'll take a big slice of the blackberry hazelnut!
- November 26, 2009 at 8:26 PM
this looks very good!
but i have a bit of trouble understanding the method of the "twisting". do you have photos of the process?
susanna - November 27, 2009 at 4:20 AM
- zorra said...
Looks so yummie, now I'm hungry, and would like to have a slice of it right now.
- November 27, 2009 at 5:06 AM
- Zurin said...
That is the most crusty deliciously golden bread Ive seen. And to think of those choices of fillings makes it even more tempting. Ill have to try this. TQ :)
- November 27, 2009 at 10:27 AM
- Stefanie said...
So delicious! Sounds like my type of bread :-)
- November 27, 2009 at 2:06 PM
- Janet Marie said...
What a lovely bread, gorgeous. You must be proud and happy.
- November 27, 2009 at 4:50 PM
- Chris said...
Gosh, that does look good.
I followed the link from Wild Yeast's ever-reliable Yeast Spotting, and this is great idea, even by yeast-spotting's usual high standards.
I shall bake it later in the week - an end of term treat for my students, the lucky devils. - November 27, 2009 at 9:51 PM
- Katy ~ said...
I think I need all three fillings. Purely for comparison purposes, of course, grins.
- November 28, 2009 at 8:24 AM
- MC said...
Gorgeous and, oh!, so yummy-looking...it's almost unbearable to just look!
- November 28, 2009 at 8:04 PM
- Mimi said...
I love how you shaped the bread, it is so pretty!
- December 2, 2009 at 5:31 PM
- Elle said...
Mary, I love the variations you created and the twists are lovely! It sounds complicated, but worth the effort to suss the directions to twist.
- December 4, 2009 at 9:15 PM
This is a wonderful bread, I just made it today with orange marmalade and almond. If you would feel to post a picture or two on how to twist the bread after cutting it, I would be forever grateful!
- December 5, 2009 at 4:18 PM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
Madonna, the next time I make the cake I'll photograoh the technique. In the meantime there is a similar technique near the end of this video
There are a few differences: she is lengthening her strands - don't do that. She also twists from the top down rather than start in the middle and work towards the ends as I do. If that's easier for you it is OK. Do notice how she keeps the filling facing upward. That is important. When you get to either end, pinch the ends and form dough into a circle, again pinch the end where they overlap. It's easy to do once you get the hang of the technique. - December 5, 2009 at 5:05 PM


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Bank of America's Moynihan Gets 73 Percent Pay Increase in 2012
Bank of America Corp's CEO Brian Moynihan was awarded a 73 percent pay increase in 2012, when the institution resolved crisis-era lawsuits and its stock was one of the sector's top performers.
The $12.1 million pay package likely means that Moynihan was one of the best paid CEO's on Wall Street in 2012, thanks in part to compensation cuts for rivals. Moynihan's base salary for 2013 also is due to rise by more than 55 percent, a person familiar with the situation said.
Analysts have said that Bank of America has not fully moved past the financial crisis. Still wrestling with losses from the bank's 2008 Countrywide Financial acquisition, Moynihan is under pressure to show the bank can increase earnings at a time of low interest rates and tighter regulations.
Moynihan received 926,238 shares of stock in three types of grants, including restricted shares and performance-based shares, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
In 2012 Moynihan earned a $950,000 in salary but received no cash bonus, similar to 2011, the source said. The CEO's 2013 salary will increase to $1.5 million, the person said.
The stock grants for 2012 were worth $11.1 million at the closing price of $12.03 on Friday, the date they were awarded. Moynihan received grants worth about $6.1 million for 2011.
Bank of America's shares rose 109 percent in 2012, the best performance among stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, as investors grew confident it had the capital it needed to meet new international guidelines.


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It can store the information from a million CDs in a space no bigger than your little finger, and could keep it safe for centuries. Is this some new electronic gadget? Nope. It's DNA.
The genetic material has long held all the information needed to make plants and animals, and now some scientists are saying it could help handle the growing storage needs of today's information society.
Researchers reported January 23, 2013, that they had stored all 154 Shakespeare sonnets, a photo, a scientific paper, and a 26-second sound clip from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. That all fit in a barely visible bit of DNA in a test tube.
The process involved converting the ones and zeroes of digital information into the four-letter alphabet of DNA code. That code was used to create strands of synthetic DNA. Then machines "read" the DNA molecules and recovered the encoded information. That reading process took two weeks, but technological advances are driving that time down, said Ewan Birney of the European Bioinformatics Institute in Hinxton, England. He's an author of a report published online by the journal Nature.
DNA could be useful for keeping huge amounts of information that must be kept for a long time but not retrieved very often, the researchers said. Storing the DNA would be relatively simple, they said: Just put it in a cold, dry and dark place and leave it alone.
The technology might work in the near term for large archives that have to be kept safe for centuries, like national historical records or huge library holdings, said study co-author Nick Goldman of the Institute. Maybe in a decade, it could become feasible for consumers to store information they want to have around in 50 years, like wedding photos or videos for future grandchildren, Goldman said in an e-mail.
The researchers said they have no intention of putting storage DNA into a living thing, and that it couldn't accidentally become part of the genetic machinery of a living thing because of its coding scheme.
Sriram Kosuri, a Harvard researcher who co-authored a similar report last September, said both papers show advantages of DNA for long-term storage. But, because of its technical limitations, "it's not going to replace your hard drive," he said.
Kosuri's co-author, Harvard DNA expert George Church, said the technology could let a person store all of Wikipedia on a fingertip, and all the world's information now stored on disk drives could fit in the palm of the hand.
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A glimpse at the victims of the Connecticut school shooting
Young children and their teachers, a principal who viewed her school as a model and a psychologist who threw herself into harm's way all lost their lives
AP — Most died at the very start of their young lives, tiny victims taken in a way not fit no matter one's age. Others found their life's work in sheltering these little ones, teaching them, caring for them, treating them as their own. After the gunfire ended Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the trail of loss was more than many could bear: 20 children and six adults at the school, the gunman's mother at home, and the gunman himself.
A glimpse of some of those who died:
Victoria Soto, 27, teacher
She beams in snapshots. Her enthusiasm and cheer was evident. She was doing, those who knew her say, what she loved.
And now, Victoria Soto is being called a hero.
Though details of the 27-year-old teacher's death remained fuzzy, her name has been invoked again and again as a portrait of selflessness and humanity among unfathomable evil.
Investigators informed relatives that she was killed while shielding her first-graders from danger. She reportedly hid some students in a bathroom or closet, ensuring they were safe, a cousin, Jim Wiltsie, told ABC News.
"She was trying to shield, get her children into a closet and protect them from harm," Wiltsie told ABC. "And by doing that, put herself between the gunman and the children."
Photos of Soto show her always with a wide smile, in pictures of her at her college graduation and in mundane daily life. She looks so young, barely an adult herself. Her goal was simply to be a teacher.
"She lost her life doing what she loved," Wiltsie said.
Ana Marquez-Greene, 6, student
A year ago, 6-year-old Ana Marquez-Greene was reveling in holiday celebrations with her extended family on her first trip to Puerto Rico. This year will be heartbreakingly different.
The girl's grandmother, Elba Marquez, said the child's family moved to Connecticut just two months ago, drawn from Canada, in part, by Sandy Hook's pristine reputation. The grandmother's brother, Jorge Marquez, is mayor of a Puerto Rican town and said the child's 9-year-old brother was also at the school, but escaped safely.
Elba Marquez had just visited the new home over Thanksgiving and finds herself perplexed by what happened.
"It was a beautiful place, just beautiful," she said. "What happened does not match up with the place where they live."
Dawn Hochsprung, 47, principal
Dawn Hochsprung's pride in Sandy Hook Elementary was clear. She regularly tweeted photos from her time as principal there, giving indelible glimpses of life at a place now known for tragedy. Just this week, it was an image of fourth-graders rehearsing for their winter concert, days before that the tiny hands of kindergartners exchanging play money at their makeshift grocery store.
She viewed her school as a model, telling The Newtown Bee in 2010 that "I don't think you could find a more positive place to bring students to every day." She had worked to make Sandy Hook a place of safety, too, and in October, 47-year-old Hochsprung shared a picture of the school's evacuation drill with the message "Safety first." When the unthinkable came, she was ready to defend.
Officials said she died while lunging at the gunman in an attempt to overtake him.
"She had an extremely likable style about her," said Gerald Stomski, first selectman of Woodbury, where Hochsprung lived and had taught. "She was an extremely charismatic principal while she was here."
Mary Sherlach, 56, school psychologist
When the shots rang out, Mary Sherlach threw herself into the danger.
Janet Robinson, the superintendent of Newtown Public Schools, said Sherlach and the school's principal ran toward the shooter. They lost their own lives, rushing toward him.
Even as Sherlach neared retirement, her job at Sandy Hook was one she loved. Those who knew her called her a wonderful neighbor, a beautiful person, a dedicated educator.
Her son-in-law, Eric Schwartz, told the South Jersey Times that Sherlach rooted on the Miami Dolphins, enjoyed visiting the Finger Lakes, relished helping children overcome their problems. She had planned to leave work early on Friday, he said, but never had the chance. In a news conference Saturday, he told reporters the loss was devastating, but that Sherlach was doing what she loved.
"Mary felt like she was doing God's work," he said, "working with the children."
Lauren Gabrielle Rousseau, 30, teacher
Lauren Rousseau had spent years working as a substitute teacher and doing other jobs. So she was thrilled when she finally realized her goal this fall to become a full-time teacher at Sandy Hook.
Her mother, Teresa Rousseau, a copy editor at the Danbury News-Times, released a statement Saturday that said state police told them just after midnight that she was among the victims.
"Lauren wanted to be a teacher from before she even went to kindergarten," she said. "We will miss her terribly and will take comfort knowing that she had achieved that dream."
Her mother said she was thrilled to get the job.
"It was the best year of her life," she told the paper.
Rousseau has been called gentle, spirited and active. She had planned to see "The Hobbit" with her boyfriend Friday and had baked cupcakes for a party they were to attend afterward. She was born in Danbury, attended Danbury High, college at the University of Connecticut and graduate school at the University of Bridgeport.
She was a lover of music, dance and theater.
"I'm used to having people die who are older," her mother said, "not the person whose room is up over the kitchen."
Anne Marie Murphy, 52, teacher
A happy soul. A good mother, wife and daughter. Artistic, fun-loving, witty and hardworking.
Remembering their daughter, Anne Marie Murphy, her parents had no shortage of adjectives to offer Newsday. When news of the shooting broke, Hugh and Alice McGowan waited for word of their daughter as hour by hour ticked by. And then it came.
Authorities told the couple their daughter was a hero who helped shield some of her students from the rain of bullets. As the grim news arrived, the victim's mother reached for her rosary.
"You don't expect your daughter to be murdered," her father told the newspaper. "It happens on TV. It happens elsewhere."
Chase Kowalski, 7, student
Chase Kowalski was always outside, playing in the backyard, riding his bicycle. Just last week, he was visiting neighbor Kevin Grimes, telling him about completing — and winning — his first mini-triathlon.
"You couldn't think of a better child," Grimes said.
Grimes' own five children all attended Sandy Hook, too. Cars lined up outside the Kowalski's ranch home Saturday, and a state trooper's car idled in the driveway. Grimes spoke of the boy only in the present tense.
Emilie Parker, 6, student
Quick to cheer up those in need of a smile, Emilie Parker never missed a chance to draw a picture or make a card.
Her father, Robbie Parker, fought back tears as he described the beautiful, blonde, always-smiling girl who loved to try new things, except food.
Parker, one of the first parents to publicly talk about his loss, expressed no animosity for the gunman, even as he struggled to explain the death to his other two children, ages 3 and 4. He's sustained by the fact that the world is better for having had Emilie in it.
"I'm so blessed to be her dad," he said.
Nancy Lanza, 52, gunman's mother
She was known before simply for the game nights she hosted and the holiday decorations she put up at her house. Now Nancy Lanza is being called the mother of a killer and his first victim.
Authorities say Lanza's 20-year-old son Adam gunned his mother down before killing 26 others at Sandy Hook. The two shared a home in a well-to-do Newtown neighborhood, but details were slow to emerge of who she was and what might have led her son to carry out such horror.
Court records show she and her ex-husband, Peter Lanza, filed for divorce in 2008. He lives in Stamford and is a tax director at General Electric. It wasn't clear whether Nancy Lanza had worked. A neighbor, Rhonda Cullens, said she knew Nancy Lanza from get-togethers she had hosted to play Bunco, a dice game. She said her neighbor had enjoyed gardening.
"She was a very nice lady," Cullens said. "She was just like all the rest of us in the neighborhood, just a regular person."
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press


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Summertime means family vacations. To many families, vacations include long hours in the car on the way to and from their destinations. Family road trips are a great way to get closer to your loved ones while exploring new places. Making sure you've packed thoroughly can make your road trip experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're headed to the Gulf Coast or the Grand Canyon, we've compiled a list of items you'll need once you've hit the road.
1. Chargers. For everything.
Unless you're doing things old school, you're likely using a GPS on your smartphone or dashboard to navigate your trip. Be sure to have your charger (with a car adapter) handy when you're battery starts to drain. Losing your sense of direction can easily create a stressful situation.
Also include chargers for cameras, e-readers, tablets and any other electronics you're planning to pack. If you need a device to constantly have power, pack a portable charger to ensure you'll never suffer from low-battery panic.
2. Something to read
Books, e-readers and magazines are great boredom savers on long car rides. They're entertaining ways to pass the time for both kids and adults. Grab a sci-fi novel to get lost in a different world, or pick up a non-fiction book to learn something new. Does reading in the car give you motion sickness? Consider downloading an audiobook to get all the content without the queasiness.
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Most people can agree that snacks are one of the most important components of a good road trip. Stop by your local grocery store before you head out to make sure everyone gets something they like. Packing a cooler with your favorite drinks and eats ensures no one will be left hangry.
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It's no secret that kids can be messy, so having wipes at the ready will make it easy for you to clean them up. They'll also save your car interior from sticky fingers.
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If you have a tablet or a laptop, consider downloading a few movies to help pass the time. They're sure to keep kids happy and entertained, and they can give you a break from the age-old, "Are we there yet?" question. Just be sure to remember headphones!
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Spending long hours in the car can get uncomfortable quickly. If you know you'll be cold from the air conditioning, bring a blanket with you to keep cozy. Pillows are also essential for a mid-trip snooze or just to rest your head on during the drive.
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A cheap and fun way to spend drive time, supplies like paper and colored pencils can easily cure kids' boredom. They can doodle, play tic-tac-toe or practice their writing skills. Try limiting writing tools to colored pencils, though. Markers and pens can stain car interior, and crayons can melt in hot cars, leaving a mess.
Road trips can be a blast when you come prepared. You have the ability to create fond memories before you even reach your destination! Just remember the essentials, and you'll be set for a drive to remember.


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As a mom, controlling how much presence my kids have online is a daily concern — and challenge. When he was 8 years old, I didn't want my son on Facebook, didn't want him to have his own cell phone — the most popular age at which U.S. kids get one is 12 — and didn't want him to have his own e-mail address. I realize it's inevitable, but as the mom, I get to control when it happens. Two years later, he's just as cut off from the digital world as he was. I simply can't see how spending more time in a virtual world instead of exploring the real one around him will contribute positively to his childhood.
Apparently, I'm not the only parent who feels like that — although I'm not certain I'm willing to pay cash for my convictions as Paul Baier, a father in Boston, intends to do.
Baier and his 14-year-old daughter inked a deal that calls on her to abstain from Facebook from Feb. 4 to June 26. In return, he'll pay her $50 if she can stay off through April 15 and $150 more if she makes it to the end of June. Nor is this a simple time-out: Dad, who describes himself as vice president of sustainability consulting and research at Groom Energy Solutions, plans to deactivate Rachel's account.
In the contract, Baier's daughter is delightfully vague in her description of how she'll use her riches. The document posted on her father's blog states: "I plan to use the money for the following purpose: stuff."
What's more, the impetus behind their daddy-daughter contract is the daughter, who apparently came up with the idea.
(MORE: Should Kids Under 13 Be on Facebook?)
Reaction on Baier's blog has been mixed. Some accuse him of poor parenting, others praise him and hope that other moms and dads will follow suit. One person, Alisha Burkett, wondered: "What's stopping her from opening another account in a different name and still getting the money? Just curious …"
Good point. The contract makes no mention of what is supposed to happen come July.
But even if Baier's daughter should be unable to resist the pull of the world's largest social-networking site, the five-month hiatus is an opportunity to regroup.
"This dad took the bull by the horns and created a win-win here," says Dr. Gwenn O'Keeffe, a pediatrician outside Boston who is the author of CyberSafe, about protecting kids online. "It gives her the break from Facebook that she's asking for, so that when she goes back on, it's a time to sit down with her and ask, What was it that made you need a break?"
O'Keeffe, who has two girls ages 15 and 18, says her daughters thought that Facebook was overwhelming when they were younger. "They found it big and chaotic and a lot of their friends did too," says O'Keeffe. "If it was just too much for her, then it's an opportunity for the father to help her manage it better. There has got to be a reason that she felt she needs to go off it."
Was she being cyberbullied? Did she feel excluded? Kids need guidance navigating social media — when should they comment and when should they ignore? What's the appropriate tone to use? And in what situations should they involve an adult? In fact, says O'Keeffe, it's a good idea for all parents to regularly check in with their Facebooking progeny.
"I have a niece who just doesn't have an account because she's seen so many kids addicted that has chosen to stay off it," says O'Keeffe. Like Baier's daughter, she's not unique in making that move: 61% of Facebookers say they've taken a break of at least a few weeks from the site and more than a quarter say they plan to waste, er, spend less time on the site this year, according to data from the Pew Research Center.


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Bloomberg News Wednesday, 19 June 2013 11:45 AM EDT
China's government said the nation's financial system must "better" serve economic growth under a prudent monetary-policy framework as the cost of borrowing on the interbank market surged.
Authorities will boost credit support for industries the government has defined as strategic and those that are labor-intensive, the State Council, or Cabinet, said in Beijing today after a meeting led by Premier Li Keqiang. The nation must more firmly guard against financial risks, according to a statement on the central government's website.
The comments follow a jump in the seven-day repurchase rate, a gauge of interbank funding availability, to the highest level since June 2011. Slowing economic growth combined with a crackdown on illegal capital inflows, efforts to rein in shadow banking and a campaign to control home prices have contributed to increased borrowing costs. The central bank has refrained from using reverse-repurchase agreements to inject funds into the interbank market since Feb. 7.
"Beijing's new approach is to focus on reform, rather than stimulus," said Qu Hongbin, HSBC Holdings Plc's Hong Kong-based chief China economist, who cut his estimate for expansion this year to 7.4 percent from 8.2 percent. "In the last three months, we have seen enough evidence that the current generation of leadership is really determined to push forward reform."
The State Council meeting today discussed how the financial industry can support a restructuring of China's economy, according to the statement. Chinese leaders have sought to reduce the nation's reliance on investment and exports for economic growth.
Push Forward
China must push forward interest-rate liberalization, encourage corporate overseas investment, boost bond issuance and support those seeking to buy their first homes, according to the statement. Bank lending for projects in industries with overcapacity must be banned, the State Council said.
The financing system must "support economic transformation and upgrading in a more forceful way, serve real economy development in a better way, promote domestic demand in a more targeted way and prevent financial risks in a more concrete way," the government said in the statement.
China must also uphold prudent monetary policy and "use it well," and keep a reasonable scale of monetary aggregates, the State Council said.
Central bank Governor Zhou Xiaochuan said in April that the nation needs to "sacrifice short-term growth" to make reforms in the economy.
Chinese industrial production rose a less-than-forecast 9.2 percent from a year earlier and factory-gate prices fell for a 15th month in May, while export gains were at a 10-month low and imports dropped. First-quarter economic growth slowed to 7.7 percent from 7.9 percent in the last three months of 2012.
Investment banks from Morgan Stanley to UBS AG this month cut their estimates for China's growth in 2013, and Barclays Plc is estimating that expansion will slow to 7.4 percent, below the government's full-year target of 7.5 percent.
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