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The German Central Council for Jews has come to the defence of Jakob Augstein saying that the Wiesenthal Centre was wrong to include the journalist on its list of top-ten anti-Semites, which also included Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the president of Iran, and Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood.
Mr Augstein, the publisher of a weekly newspaper and columnist for leading news magazine Der Spiegel, found himself on the list for comments he made over Israel's policy towards Gaza, the alleged influence of the American Jewish lobby and his defence of the author Gunter Grass, an outspoken critic of Israel.
Reflecting widespread German belief that the Wiesenthal Centre had misconstrued Mr Augstein's opinions, Salomon Korn, the Central Council's vice president, told German radio the centre was "clearly pretty far removed from, in a manner of speaking, the German reality".
He also questioned the credibility of Henryk Broder, a German publisher and broadcaster whose comments about Mr Augstein were cited by the Nazi-hunting organisation as evidence of anti-Semitism.
Mr Broder has described his peer as a "perfect anti-Semite" and also likened him to wartime Nazi Julius Streicher, the infamous publisher of lurid anti-Semitic texts. However, Mr Korn added that "you can't always take what he [Broder] says seriously".
The Wiesenthal Centre has refused to back down. "Just because he's a journalist doesn't mean we're going to give Mr Augstein a blank cheque to say whatever he likes and then hide behind journalistic integrity," said Rabbi Abraham Cooper, head of the jury that compiled the list.


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text: I was playing some poker and needed a transfer of funds. First time doing this so i said hell, why not just ask a guy on one of the forums i am a regular one. Long story short, a "reputable" member scammed me for a mere $40. Normally i just say ok, i took a risk and it was partly my fault, but on a boring Wednesday i decided to take a different approach. I first found out that he not only scammed me, but many others on many different poker forums. I'm not talking about $40, he screwed them out of hundreds. At this point I was hungry for answers. A chicken parm grinder, vyvanse, and 9 hours later I have compiled a list of: Full Legal Name Nickname Age Height Weight Address Multiple pictures High school he graduated from Gym name Past occupations (currently unemployed....duh) Poker ID's on every site AIM SN Facebook/Myspace accounts , copied every facebook friend into a word doc. Sisters facebook Sister's boyfriend's facebook Father's name Relatives names, address, phone number And a few random facts about the kid for when i finally talk to him. Was all this information overboard? Probably. However, I must say that it is very empowering to know everything about a person who has wronged you. Now, my real dilemma is what exactly to do with all of this info. Nothing extremely illegal to the point where I can get arrested. All suggestions are welcome. I will check this again when I wake up. If this is against the rules please delete without repercussion. It is very late... Let the games begin


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The health benefits of pumpkin seeds
- Immune system boosters – pumpkin seeds are a a mega-source of zinc. In the shell and roasted, you'll get about 10 milligrams in just 3.5 ounces. Keeping you safe from illnesses, such as colds and flu, is a prime benefit of zinc, along with aiding the growth of cells, and regulates insulin levels. The highly bioavailable forms of Vitamin E in the seeds is also a boon to immunity.
- Diabetes relief – Some studies using animals show that several forms of pumpkin seeds, including ground, extracts, and pumpkin seed oil help regulate insulin levels by decreasing oxidative stresses.
- Improved sleep - Pumpkin seeds do double-duty toward improving your sleep and overall sense of wellbeing. Not only are pumpkin seeds loading you up on the amino acid tryptophan, which turns into serotonin and then melatonin during digestion, but the zinc content also aids in restfulness and mood.
- Joint pain relief – If you are one of those who have difficulty trying to reduce joint inflammation with drugs because of their many side effects, try pumpkin seeds, which have been shown in studies to be nearly as effective in arthritis pain relief as common anti-inflammatory drugs, such as indomethacin, but without the side-effects.
- Heart health boosters – According to World's Healthiest Foods, just a quarter cup of pumpkin seeds gives you 190.92 mg of magnesium, which puts you half way to your RDA of magnesium. Magnesium aids in blood pressure regulation by relaxing the blood vessels, as well as reducing the likelihood of a sudden cardiac arrest or stroke.
- Relief from male & female issues – There are several pumpkin seed benefits just for men, and others just for women. For men, the zinc in pumpkin seeds boosts prostate health. The zinc content also helps men with bone mineral density support. A study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition involving 400 men over 44 years old identified a clear connection between zinc intake and hip/spine osteoporosis. For women, studies have shown that pumpkin seed oil, a good source of natural phytoestrogens, appears to elevate good cholesterol (HDLs) while lowering many common menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.
To get the most zinc benefit, eat the whole seed, including the shell. The endosperm layer between the shell and the seed is high in zinc, but is often compromised when shelling the seeds.
Pumpkin seed recipes and pumpkin seed preparation
How to roast pumpkin seeds at homeWhile you can buy roasted pumpkin seeds in stores, they are easy to prepare yourself, which also lets you choose what does or does not go in the recipe. Here are the steps for a basic recipe:
- Remove seeds from the pumpkin.
- Remove any excess pulp by washing them.
- Spread the seeds evenly on waxed paper.
- Dry the seeds overnight.
- Arrange the dried seeds in a single layer on a baking tray.
- Optionally flavor your seeds at this point. Popular seasoning options for pumpkin seeds include salt and butter, butter and lemon-pepper seasoning, or butter with garlic salt and Worcester sauce.
- Roast the seeds in a preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes using a low oven temperature (~75 degrees C).
Pumpkin seed recipesSome wonderful pumpkin seed recipes to try out:
- Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Sugar and Spice
- Ginger Pumpkin Seed Bread
- Pumpkin Seed Cream Sauce
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Seed Biscuits
- Spiced Maple Pumpkin Seeds
- Ice cream with Pumpkin Seed Oil (super-easy)
- Add one cup of pumpkin seeds and five cups of water in a blender.
- Blend on high for one minute.
- Strain through cheesecloth.
- Flavor with a quarter teaspoon of vanilla extract and a little sweetener (Stevia for a low-carb, low-glycemic option, or a tablespoon of maple syrup, agave, or honey).
To learn more about pumpkin seeds, check out this in-depth nutritional profile for pumpkin seeds. To share your favorite pumpkin seed recipes, or to share your tips on pumpkin seed preparation, please use the comments fields below.
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It's been a long time since I bought a shower Advanced Turbo Lorenzetti with pressurizer and I made up a "recenzie", about him. After a few years he burnt the resistance, and I want to show you how do to change!
Below the part you should buy, to resistance ever assembled in a plastic piece:
The resistance has three connectors and is very easy to change.
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The shower had ups and downs. A lot of people don't like him because he's too big and makes noise. In my opinion, He is a little more expensive in low pressure place worth! I leave below link to the shower and to the resistance:


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Trainspotting 2 Green-lit with Original Director and Cast. The sequel to Trainspotting is moving forward with Danny Boyle, the original film's director, John Hodge, the original film's writer, and the original cast (Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner, and Robert Carlyle) at Tristar Pictures. First reported by The Wrap, Trainspotting 2 will be based on Irvine Welsh's 'Porno.' 'Porno' is the sequel novel to 'Trainspotting,' also written by Welsh.
Danny Boyle had this to say about Trainspotting 2:
It's been 20 years since we met these characters and John Hodge's screenplay brilliantly explores what's happened to them — and to us — in the intervening years. We are grateful to Tom and Hannah for their support and we can't wait to get going
Trainspotting made $16.4 Million when it was released by Miramax on July 19, 1996. That film went on to become a cult classic, referenced in pop culture and selling numerous pieces of related merchandise.
Rumors of a sequel have circulated for years. Rumor has now become fact.
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Old trucks are often available for purchase on Craigslist.com. However, due to the user-generated nature of the website, specific makes and models of vehicles are not always available.
To find used car listings on Craigslist.com, from the Craigslist homepage, scroll down to the nearest location of interest, either a state in the United States, a province in Canada or a different country. Click on a city or specific area within that location. Under the "for sale" subcategory, choose "cars+trucks." From this point, choose between listings from private owners, dealerships or both to display an updated selection of car and truck listings.


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A while back, I posted on an application called BerrySki. This app uses your BlackBerry's GPS to help you view, navigate, track, and record your treks through your favorite ski resorts. In honor of the upcoming Winter Olympics, the folks over at BerrySki are giving away 10 Season Passes for your favorite North American Resort. If you are a skier/snowboarder you should definitely check out this app, its statistical integration alone makes it a great buy. BerrySki is available for all BlackBerrys running OS 4.2 and up, with season passes starting at $7.99.
Contest: We have 10 licenses of BerrySki to give away. Just leave a comment on this post telling us which resort you will use the app for. Contest ends this Sunday at Midnight PST. Please only leave one comment, multiple entries wont count.


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(Age 3, Nursery)
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"I have a Teddy Target. My Teddy Target is to write my name. I can copy my name."
"At playtime, I ride the scooter. I like doing the pedals and going fast. But my favourite thing is the pirate ship. I go 'Arrrrrggggghhhhh', and hunt for treasure, just like a pirate. One day I found 100 lobsters and that is my treasure."
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Singapore wants Fintech that bolsters, not disrupts, mainstream banks. One attraction of Singapore for fintech entrepreneurs is what Mr Mohanty calls the "sandbox": a relaxation of some regulatory requirements to allow small-scale experiments.This lets firms test ideas in secure, rich, low-risk Singapore before exporting them to bigger markets. Singapore also makes much of its efforts in "regtech"—software helping banks comply with increasingly complex regulations.The MAS has vowed to invest S$225m ($158m) in fintech by the end of 2020.
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With the rise of technology such as blockchain, regulatory and compliance requirements can be met with more efficient systems that will free up relationship managers to do what they do best – providing investment advice and seizing investment opportunities for their clients. The fintech market is crowded but at the same time growing in different areas. In 2017, more an more innovations and products will emerge in the Asia market, and power Asia's future.


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Over a journey of 17 years as a designer I learnt many uniques techniques in all aspect of design from concept to production, market knowledge, trend research and development, color analysis and direct, print/fabric/trim design and development pattern and garment construction knowledge,garment fittings, targeting fit,function and quality problems,identifying in resolving issues. Looking for a new opportunity to assist and bringing current and international fashion trends to the market, developing unique styles, and providing beautiful and practical clothes to the public.


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Hot on the heels of Far Cry 3's minimum specs earlier today, Ubisoft has revealed the minimum system requirements for Assassin's Creed III. According to a post on Ubisoft's customer support site, the following specs will be required to run Assassin's Creed III properly:
Supported OS: Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8
Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core2 Duo E6700 or 3.00 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better recommended
RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
Video Card: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)*
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended)
DVD-ROM: Dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 17 GB
Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection
Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
AMD Radeon HD 3870 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series or better
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / 9 / 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 series or better
Ubisoft notes that "laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game."
Assassin's Creed III will launch on consoles on October 30th, and the PC version will follow on November 23rd. Ubisoft recently confirmed that it will no longer use always-on DRM for its PC titles.
For more on Assassin's Creed III, check out our hands-on impressions from earlier this week, plus what the game's achievements tell us about the plot. For all the other details we know so far, look no further than our 119437" target="_blank">Assassin's Creed III wiki guide.
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FOR Larry Sorsby and his co-workers at Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., Christmas has come early this year. Hovnanian, the largest builder of new homes in New Jersey (and 10th-largest in the United States) has watched orders continue to flow into its headquarters in Red Bank, N.J.
``Homes are selling very well and the new orders just keep pouring in,'' says Mr. Sorsby, senior vice president.
At Hovnanian, orders for new homes are up 56 percent through a six-month period ending Aug. 31. Sorby says he does not expect a major reduction in the pace of new orders in coming months, despite a slight increase last week in mortgage interest rates.
The US Commerce Department announced last week that sales of new, single-family homes shot up 20.8 percent in September, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 762,000 homes. That represents the largest monthly increase since December 1986. Sales were up in all regions of the US except the Northeast, where they dropped 7.1 percent. Meanwhile, housing starts in September rose to a seasonally adjusted rate of 2.8 percent, the highest rate since February 1990.
But builders and financial analysts are asking whether this year's strong pace in housing starts and home sales will continue, given the latest uptick in interest rates. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to just above 7 percent last week, up from 6.86 percent the week before, according to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
``A modest increase in interest rates will not bring about any general change in the current housing market,'' says Eric Belsky, an economist with the National Association of Home Builders in Washington. ``If the [public] perceives that interest rates are headed up in a big way,'' toward the 8 percent range on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, ``then such an increase does make a lot of people rush out to buy a house now,'' to lock in low rates. But ``modest'' increases, Mr. Belsky says, such as the one that occurred late last week, are not expected to fundamentally alter the current pace.
Belsky adds that he expects long-term rates to either stay in their current range - from 6.85 percent to around 7 percent - or to come down somewhat. But there could be a slight upturn in short-term adjustable rate mortgages, he says.
Belsky says the current red-hot pace in the housing market should spill over well into 1994. That is due to the level of interest rates (currently hitting 25-year lows), the modestly expanding economy, which should eventually put more people back to work, and rising consumer confidence.
``There would have to be a major rise in interest rates, such as above 8 percent, before the housing market picture substantially changes,'' in a negative way, says Richard Rippe, chief economist with Prudential Securities Inc. ``Right now, we just don't see any kind of an increase'' like that on the horizon.
Mr. Rippe says most of the gain in housing activity this year will come from single-family units, although there could be a slight improvement in the multi-family housing market because of a ``renewal of low-income housing credits.''
Some economists say the verdict is still out on whether the current high pace of housing activity can continue. ``With interest rates turning up slightly, it could be expected that there will be a rush of people'' seeking to lock in low rates, says Cynthia Latta, an economist with DRI-McGraw Hill, an economic consulting firm in Lexington, Mass.
But DRI, she says, is not convinced that the current torrid pace of home sales can be sustained well into 1994. ``Income gains'' are not growing fast enough to offset depleted savings, Ms. Latta says. Early next year, ``some consumers will probably realize that they have no savings left,'' and will start to replenish savings. That, she says, could slow the pace in housing activity.


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This is a little trick I learned from my friends at the Cupcake Station in Birmingham, MI. It never fails to impress and, like they say, Everyone Loves a Cupcake!
Notes: You can make the batter and frosting up to one day before, just be sure to refrigerate. Also, remember to use a cookie sheet under the cupcake pan. It will help ensure that your cupcakes bake evenly.
- Yield
- 12 cupcakes
- Vanilla Cupcake Batter
- 1 1/3 cups Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 ¼ cups All Purpose Flour
- 3 tsp. Baking Soda
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ cup Shortening
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- Buttercream Frosting
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened until very soft)
- 1 lb. Confectioner's Sugar
- 3 tbl. Milk
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- Optional: Food Coloring to match team colors
- Cupcake Pan
- Cookie Sheet
- Cupcake Papers
- Frosting Tubes
- Optional: Small footballs or team mascot toys
- BBQ Grill (preferably propane)
- Make Batter 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, baking powder, salt, and flour, blend together on low speed 2. Add shortening, milk and vanilla and mix on medium until well-blended, scrape down sides of the bowl 3. Add eggs one at a time and beat well between eggs, always on a low setting, scrapping down the sides of the bowl as you go 4. Beat on high speed until well-mixed (about 2 minutes) Bake Cupcakes 1. Preheat grill to approx. 325 degrees (about ten minutes on high if you do not have a gauge) 2. Place Cupcake Papers into the Cupcake Pan 3. Fill each Cupcake Paper until it's about 3/4's full, continue to hand-mix the batter as you divide it into the pan 4. Place the cookie sheet on the grill then place the cupcake pan on top of the cookie sheet (this will keep the bottoms from cooking too fast and the result is a more evenly cooked cupcake) and close the lid 5. Cook cupcakes for about 21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean 6. Remove and let cool, then remove cupcakes from the pan Make Frosting 1. In large bowl, combine butter, vanilla and milk and beat until smooth 2. Add Confectioner's Sugar and mix on low for a minute before switching to high-speed 3. Mix well until creamy (add more milk if necessary) and of firm consistency 4. If you intend to add your school colors, divide frosting into two bowls then gradually mix in the food coloring in each until you reach the appropriate shade of your team colors 5. Place frosting in separate frosting tubes Once cupcakes have cooled, squeeze generous portions of frosting from the frosting tubes, starting at the outside edge of the cupcake and swirling to the center. Experiment with different textured decorating tips. Garnish with toy footballs or team mascot.


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After tragedy left his brother dead by his own hand, Bane of Existence began a life in the Death Squad as an assassin. Known for his fast hand and berserker like rages, even soldiers learned to fear him. When the war between the Demon Lord and the Seven Kingdoms came to an end, Bane was not sure what he would do with his life or where to go from there.
Lieutenant Kelson is part of the Triace, an elite team of men and women dedicated to peace and justice for all. When he first meets up with Bane, he finds himself enchanted with the assassin addicted to a drug known for enhancing certain gifts. Willing to give him a chance, he must first give the young man a reason to trust him.
Bane is taken to Vanimen, a school of sorts to begin his training. Here he will meet with many obstacles as well as make new friends. Bane can feel a passion growing between himself and Kel even as his past and all that has been done to him continues to haunt his nights. Unless he can learn to trust those around him, then he will never get the chance to find his other brother and may never realize that Kel is his soul mate and the man destined to be his one true love.
While the title Bane of Existence is a definition of where the character is from, for me it is also a play on words to describe the character's self-depiction. Melissa El-Hajjar has written a staggering epic journey whose magnitude is full of anger, hate, drug use, torture, abuse, neglect, racism, love, friendship, trust, overcoming unbelievable odds, and acceptance. From the moment I opened the pages of this outstanding novel I was hooked, staying awake until the wee morning hours just so I could continue to read about Bane's ever-changing character and the people who touched him with their lives. The emotional highs and lows that this poor soul went through was heart wrenching and made me so angry I wanted to scream at the agony he endured as well as the times he felt beat down and broken. But by the time his expedition neared its conclusion and the tale came toward the end, the peace and cleansing I felt was worth every single teardrop I shed for this exceptional man and all he learns on his mission. I can guarantee you will fall in love with the author's work as well as the character known as Bane of Existence!
Caution: This tale does not contain graphic scenes of rape; however, the phrase is mentioned repeatedly as well as graphic scenes of physical abuse bordering on torture.
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Arkansas' Budget-Busting Medicaid Expansion
Back in February, I highlighted the fight to reauthorize Medicaid expansion under ObamaCare in Arkansas. The states' plan not only expanded Medicaid; it did so in a more expensive way. Supporters claimed that the concerns were hogwash. Costs would be the same or lower because Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) required "budget neutrality" for the expansion. A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirms that AR's expansion is a budget-buster.
The Size and Scope of Fraud in Medicare
Medicare spends more than $600 billion annually, but not all of that money is spent wisely. Yesterday, I wrote about the Washington Post's expose on motorized wheelchair fraud. Records suggest that 80 percent of motorized wheelchair claims are "improper," amounting to billions in waste. Unfortunately for taxpayers, this is just the tip of the iceberg on Medicare fraud.
Medicare's Scooter Scam
Yesterday's Washington Post has an in depth—and very depressing—piece about Medicare fraud. The piece focuses on scammers taking advantage of Medicare's payment systems to buy unnecessary motorized wheelchairs and scooters for Medicare enrollees and stick American taxpayers with the bill.
The Shocking Secret Behind Obamacare Enrollment Numbers
Barack Obama wants you to know he enrolled 7.5 million Americans through Obamacare's health insurance Exchanges. What he doesn't want you to know is how.
Obamacare Subsidies
Over at DarwinsFool.com, Michael Cannon summarizes a lengthy report issued by two congressional committees on how the Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Department of Health and Human Services conspired to create a new entitlement program that is authorized nowhere in federal law.
Obamacare Damaged the Nation's System, Some Dems Don't Mind
At the end of the children's nursery rhyme, "all the king's horses and all the king's men, couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again." That's the lesson Americans should bear in mind as we witness the implosion of ObamaCare — sometimes, once something is broken, no amount of effort can fix it.
Beyond the Obamacare Website Fiasco
When the computer system running your signature legislative achievement is slightly less functional than painting on a cave wall, you know you have a big problem. When that's actually the good news, you know you have a really big problem.
Four Ways to Actually Defund the Affordable Care Act
In the end, the defund strategy may prove to be a disaster. Or helpful. What's clear is that the recriminations are unwisely distracting ObamaCare opponents from adding momentum to strategies that are already defunding the law. Here are four things opponents would be better off doing than fighting among themselves:
Corporate Welfare Comes in Different Flavors
The New York Times has another example of what could be considered a form of corporate welfare: excessive federal reimbursement rates for anti-anemia drugs used by dialysis centers.
'Stupid' ObamaCare Provision Offends America's Highest Caste: Congress
ObamaCare's gravest sin may be that it has offended America's highest caste: members of Congress and their staffs. Thanks to an amendment by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the law provides:


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§ 33-21.1-33. Interstate agreements and cooperation Joint and reciprocal actions with other states.
(a) The administrator may enter into agreements with other states to exchange information needed to enable this or another state to audit or otherwise determine unclaimed property that it or another state may be entitled to subject to a claim of custody. The administrator by rule may require the reporting of information needed to enable compliance with agreements made pursuant to this section and prescribe the form.
(b) To avoid conflicts between the administrator's procedures and the procedures of administrators in other jurisdictions that enact the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, the administrator, so far as is consistent with the purposes, policies, and provisions of this chapter, before adopting, amending or repealing rules, shall advise and consult with administrators in other jurisdictions that enact substantially the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act and take into considerations the rules of administrators in other jurisdictions that enact the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.
(c) The administrator may join with other states to seek enforcement of this chapter against any person who is or may be holding property reportable under this chapter.
(d) At the request of another state, the attorney general of this state may bring an action in the name of the administrator of the other state in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the unclaimed property laws of the other state against a holder in this state of property subject to escheat or a claim of abandonment by the other state, if the other state has agreed to pay expenses incurred by the attorney general in bringing the action.
(e) The administrator may request that the attorney general of another state, or any other person, bring an action in the name of the administrator in the other state. This state shall pay all expenses including attorney's fees in any action under this subsection. The administrator may agree to pay the person bringing the action attorney's fees based in whole or in part on a percentage of the value of any property recovered in the action. Any expenses paid pursuant to this subsection may not be deducted from the amount that is subject to the claim by the owner under this chapter.
(P.L. 1986, ch. 500, § 3.)


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In Dance Pantsed, why is Mojo Jojo kidnapping a mathematician, an opera singer and a badger? To steal Chemical X, of course, and to finally take over Townsville. But when the Powerpuff Girls thwart his plan, he invents an evil video game called "Dance Pants R-EVILution" to control their minds and bodies to fulfill his evil plot! The Professor must visit his dark dancing past to save his girls so they can save all of Townsville!moreless
I See a Funny Cartoon in Your Future: A medium named Madame Argentina, and her side-kick, Fred the duck (he really is a duck) attempt to steal money from Townsville's citizens by offering to contact a dead relative for them, and stealing the money from the unsuspecting victim during the Seance. Mayhem ensues upon the girls' attempt to stop the medium from escaping.Octi-Gone: Professor Utonium is hosting a party for all the rich and famous people in Townsville, so Bubbles makes sure that she is the most beautiful of the Girls by continually grooming herself. While doing this, she notices one of Octi's legs poking out from under the Girls' bed, so she goes to pick him up to find that all that's there is one of Octi's legs! After waking up from the shock, she vows to exact revenge on the person who "killed" Octi.moreless
Nuthin' Special: Buttercup feels left out when she realizes that she doesen't have any special powers like her sisters.Neighbor Hood: When a TV show convinces kids to send in money to enter a special contest, Bubbles and the rest of the kids in the neighbor hood raise money to enter it.moreless
Roughing it Up: The Powerpuff Girls and the Professor set on an old-fashioned vacation to the Townsville Swamp. Trouble is, Fuzzy and his nephews are there, too.moreless
Mizzen in Action: Captain Crack McGraigen and his crew are tossed forward in time, where they discover the "Chemical X" that marks the spot, and it is up to the Powerpuff Girls and Professor Utonium to send the super-charged pirates back to their own time.moreless
The City of Frownsville: A carnival has arrived in Townsville, and everyone is happy until the tearful Lou Gubrious sets a mis array on Townsville to have his revenge.moreless
Simian Says: After the Narrator is kidnapped by Mojo Jojo, he decides to narrate and control the Powerpuff Girls' actions. For a while, the Girls commit crimes and do bad things all throughout Townsville, but they eventually catch on and save the Narrator.moreless
City of Nutsville: One day during a picnic, Bubbles gets stung in her mouth by a bee. After a visit by the doctor, she is forbidden to speak for a week. Suddenly, when all the squirrels in Townsville get mad, Blossom and Buttercup are unable to do anything without Bubbles' special ability. Now it's up to Bubbles and Bullet to stop this crime.moreless
Night Mayor: The Mayor keeps having the same dream over and over again, but he never sees the end. Now it's up Girls to go into the Mayor's head and solve this mystery.moreless


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- Promoted to customer service manager .
- Promoted to subject matter
- Multiple technical awards for work performance.
- Received award for customer service recognition and ability to work well with the other team members.
- Promoted to Customer Service Manager.
- Reduced technical escalations to management by 38% to only 12 per day.
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PANAMA CITY The Panamanian lawyer at the centre of a data leak scandal that has embarrassed a clutch of world leaders said on Tuesday that his firm was a victim of a hack from outside his company, and has filed a complaint with state prosecutors.
Founding partner Ramon Fonseca said the firm, Mossack Fonseca, which specializes in setting up offshore companies, had broken no laws and that all of its operations were legal. Nor had it ever destroyed any documents or ever helped anyone evade taxes or launder money, he added in an interview with Reuters.
Company emails, extracts of which were published in an investigation by the U.S.-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and other media organizations, were "taken out of context" and misinterpreted, he added.
The more than 11.5 million documents leaked from the law firm have caused public outrage over how the world's rich and powerful are able to stash away their wealth and avoid taxes while many people suffer austerity and hardship.
(Writing by Joanna Zuckerman Bernstein; Editing by Simon Gardner and Dave Graham)
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Just kidding! Mommy has really been suprised at how smooth the transition back to work has been...she hasn't even needed a daily pep talk!
The real test, however, will come on Monday morning when 25 first graders file into her classroom.
No worries, though. I know that Mommy "can do anything good"!
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Power Infrastructure Tracker in Northern Africa
Jan 07, 2014, 09:59 EST
NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Power Infrastructure Tracker in Northern Africa
Can the Region Diversify its Energy Mix Away from Fossil Fuels to the Benefit of Renewable Energies?
Northern African countries need significant investments in their power infrastructure, as existing infrastructure cannot meet the increasing power demand. However, since early 2011, the year of the start of the Arab spring protests, instability in the region has been high, particularly in Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia. This political instability, causing security issues, has been detrimental to the development of the region's power sector. Further development of the sector will be dependent upon the success of the transition process. This is particularly the case in Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia, as foreign investors have adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Nevertheless, each government has set up ambitious plans to develop renewable energies.
Executive Summary
-Since early 2011, the year when the Arab spring protests began, instability in the region has been high, particularly in Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia.
-Political instability and security issues have been detrimental to the development of the power sector. Further development of the sector will depend on the success of the transition process in the short term.
-This is particularly the case in Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia, as foreign investors have adopted a wait-and-see attitude in countries where violence rose unexpectedly.
-Northern African countries need significant investments in their power infrastructure, as the existing power supply infrastructure cannot meet the increasing power demand.
-Moreover, regional grid integration remains marginal despite numerous initiatives, supported by the European Union, aiming to foster the development of a so-called Mediterranean power grid.
-Restricted financing, technical issues, inappropriate subsidies towards conventional energy, and inadequacies in regulatory frameworks are some of the main impediments constraining the development of the region's power sector.
-Except Morocco, a resource-strained country which mainly uses coal, all Northern African countries strongly depend on natural gas for electricity generation.
-This is expected to remain the case at least until 2020.
-Nevertheless, each government has set up ambitious plans to develop its renewable energy potential, but concretisation of these plans will take time.
-Indeed, the renewable energy potential is deemed strong in the region with numerous feasibility studies confirming the abundant solar and wind potential.
-However, insufficient incentive schemes are currently constraining the development of renewable energy projects, despite some progress shown in the last five years.
-Compared to sub-Saharan Africa, the level of electrification and electricity consumption per capita in North Africa is high.
-Electricity demand has continued to increase significantly in the last decade, however, there was a demand slowdown in 2011 due the revolutions and the consequent disruptions to economic activities.
-Sustained population growth, combined with improving living standards, implying the increasing usage of electrical appliances, has been the main factor driving the strong electricity demand growth in recent years.
-Power outages are recurrent during the summer months and some countries are trying to adopt various energy efficiency measures to alleviate the power supply-demand gap.
-Electricity prices and fossil fuel products have been heavily subsidised.
-A profound reform of each country's system of fossil fuel subsidies is required to ensure long-term sustainability of the Northern African power sector.
This study, including a regional and per country analysis, outlines the existing power infrastructure and the associated power expansion projects in North Africa.
-For the purpose of this study, North Africa includes Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt.
-However, Frost & Sullivan decided to limit the overview of the power infrastructure in Egypt to what has been installed as of June 2012 given the recent political situation.
-Similarly, forecasts in terms of installed capacity and energy mix are not available for Libya, given the high uncertainty and lack of details of the new build programme, following the on-going security issues prevalent in the country.
-Power infrastructure includes power generation, transmission, and distribution assets in each respective country.
Regional Overview—Political and Economic Outlook
-North Africa has been the centre of strong political and social turmoil, which started in 2011 and was commonly called the Arab Spring protests.
-Since 1990, the region's growth has not been sufficient to create quality jobs, especially for the youth, resulting in an employment rate of about xx% over the past two decades.
-Wealth inequalities, job scarcity, and rising cost of living led to widespread social unrest, more particularly in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya.
-The uprisings of 2011 and the consequent unstable political environment disrupted economic activities, predominantly in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya.
-This tense economic situation was also exacerbated by the European economic downturn, as Europe is the main trading partner of the region.
-Revolutions took place in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia whilst a gradual transition is happening in Morocco and Algeria.
-All countries in the region are now in a transitional phase, conducting very important reforms to tackle social, economic, and political issues such as youth unemployment, government cronyism and corruption, wealth inequality as well as high inflation.
-However, discontent among the population persists, particularly in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia, where it is felt that there has been no progress and, for some, the situation has worsened since the Arab Spring protests began.
-In fact, disruptions to economic activities have aggravated the problems raised by the population.
-Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the region dropped significantly following the 2009 financial crisis and more particularly ensuing the 2011 Arab Spring protests. Yet, the situation varies widely from one country to another and year to year, with Egypt having been the worst affected.
-The tourism sector, a strong contributor to the region's economic development, has also been severely affected.
Executive Summary
Scope and Definitions
Regional Overview
Drivers and Restraints
Country Overview
Regional Integration
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A basic land contract form, also known as a contract for deed, allows a property owner to act as the financing party for the sale of the property rather than a bank or other lending institution. It allows the buyer to live on the land and make payments for the full sale price. The contract includes terms for the loan, details about any accompanying interest, the names of all parties and the exact address of the land for sale.
During the normal sale of real property, the buyer typically provides payment for the land in full at the time of sale, either with personal funds or from a loan through a third party lender. A land contract allows the owner of the property to act as the lender for the sale, requiring the buyer to make payments until he covers the full cost of the land. The contract typically begins by listing the full names of the owner and all parties buying the land, as well as the full address of the property and any accompanying aspects.
The document allows the owner to retain the legal right to ownership while essentially creating a payment plan for the buyer, including details about the total amount of interest due in addition to the base price of the property. It also includes sections outlining fees for late payments, details on accelerating the payment process, and legal actions the owner can take if the buyer fails to comply with the contract.


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18 months ago our fourth baby, sweet Virginia Rose, came into this world peacefully yet ready to nurse! So…it happened. This time around I felt more prepared, armed with information, knowledge and support people that I would later ask 1001 questions about all things breastfeeding. My last three attempts at breastfeeding were a major failure, but I was determined to try again. This was my last shot at breastfeeding being she was likely to be our last baby. I wanted to give her the most natural source of nutrition that I could. I knew I could be that for her. Or at least I would try like hell to do so. I needed to feel like I could do this, that my body was made to breastfeed a child, and that it wasn't broken. People kept telling me that this was the most beautiful gift I could give my child…
Our first year? Well. It was some gift. Anything that could go wrong went wrong. Lip tie, tongue tie, low milk supply, bleeding, cracks, nipple pain, forceful letdown, block feeding, mastitis THREE TIMES, clogged ducts, lots of crying (me and her), bottle refusal, caffeine sensitivity, engorgement, nursing in public insecurities, pain, pain and more pain. We went through so much together.
Constantly on repeat in my head: Virginia I love you, we can do this.
It has been 18 months. My breasts now have their own seat at the dinner table. Not because they are huge, no, because they are sweet Virginia Rose's most prized possession. My husband doesn't bat an eye anymore when I walk across our room half naked. (Meh, give it a few years bu. Right now they have only one purpose.) We haven't actually been away on a date night since she was born. Where the boobs go, so does Virginia. Nursing in public? No big deal. "Ain't nobody got time for that!" Have you tried putting a blanket over a toddlers head AND tried to breastfeed said toddler? They think it's a game of peek-a-boo. It just doesn't work. Multitasking? I've deemed myself the queen at multitasking and breastfeeding. I have four kids, not sure that I have a choice in that matter. There is no rocking chair, kindle reading, nursing sessions in this mom's life. I give all the props to my love of babywearing. Nothing saves the day better than a woven wrap and a baby sound asleep on your back!
Today, Virginia is old enough to ask for milk. Her sweet little voice muttering "moo pwease" while she makes the sign for milk, and stares wide eyed at my breasts with a huge grin until I give in and lift my shirt. She lets out this growl, almost a roar, as she goes to latch on. As cute as it is, at that point I feel like a piece of meat she's about to devour. Nursing a toddler is the real deal, people. Drive by milk, comfort milk, milk to escape overwhelming situations, you name it. She calls the shots. AND THAT'S OKAY! There are moments where breastfeeding suddenly feels like the worst decision ever because all I feel like is a cow. I've caught myself many times from throwing in the towel.
Deep breathe. Virginia I love you, we can do this.
Moments when I am still sitting on the couch 2 hours later at 10:56pm while she nurses off of each side, trying to soothe her to sleep. She is pulling at my nipples with her tiny, yet raptor-like fingernails as I am pushing through the discomfort. She falls asleep, I try to lay her down, and her sweet little hands tighten their grip on my shirt. Ok, I won't move after all.
My husband, oh my sweet husband, he will catch me in the glorious moments where my face just screams defeat. He will look at me and tell me to just GIVE UP. I wasn't sure where he was ever going with saying such a thing, but the strong willed mama in me always came out when he would. I never gave up. I pushed through the pain, the emotion, the annoyance, the constant doubting, and insecurities…all of it.
It all came full circle for me and Virginia on the eve of her turning 19 months. Exhausted after a long day, trying to get this her to sleep by nursing her down in our bed, I came walking back into the living room, babe in arms, with that same look of defeat. We both plopped back down on the sofa. Virginia twiddling one nipple while nursing off of the other. I was just about to break into tears when my husband got my attention. I looked at him and he said with SO much honesty and love, "honey, you are going to miss this in a few years. You are doing great. I love you and I'm proud of you."
It was in those few words that it all felt O.K. It was okay to feel like I wanted to quit, it was okay to feel all the feels I had ever felt these past 18 months. For months he was telling me to just give up. A good part of my life growing up, that was all that I did. Give up. On sports, on relationships, on school, on finances, I gave up on a lot. Not this time. This time, I put her needs before my wants. That is all that I ever dreamed of. I looked down at her, and he was right. She was always growing, always changing. I would miss her sweet gaze when she stopped nursing to look up at me. Her sweet little hands rubbing my face, or even her toes going up my nose I know I would miss. I would miss her little growl. I would miss this moment like I miss the time she used to pucker her lips at me to signal she wanted milk. I know now that's what he wanted me to see.
We have come farther than I ever thought we would. Whenever it is, at whatever age she decides she is ready to self-wean, these moments I will never forget. I will miss this more than I ever thought I would. I'm proud of us. We did this. It's not only the best thing for her, but it has been the best thing for me as well.
18 months strong. That's where we are now. If I had just one piece of advice for new moms planning to breastfeed it would be: support. Find all the support. Get in a moms group. Find a Breastfeeding USA chapter near you. Educate yourself. Speak to your family about your plans to breastfeed and ask for their full support. When stuff hits the fan, you won't feel alone. You can do this. Embrace the tough moments. Cherish the beautiful moments. You can't get them back.
Even baby toes in your nose.
Nursing session photographed by Bonnie Hussey Photography. http://www.bonniehusseyphotography.com/


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text: GM, MTV tie in Europe promo Published on July 20, 1995. General Motors subsidiaries Opel in mainland Europe and Vauxhall in the U.K. will produce 2,000 pineapple-yellow special edition two-seater Tigra coupes, part of a deal in which GM will sponsor MTV Europe's summer programming. GM is sponsoring MTV's programming from late July through August. MTV viewers will also be able to enter a competition to win a Tigra, which costs about $21,000 in the U.K., or call a special phone number to order a free compact disc or poster featuring the Tigra.Copyright July 1995 Crain Communications Inc. Most Popular In this article: News


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This story is of a rich lawyer who was in his limousine when he encountered two man feeding themselves grass beside the man road. He was puzzled and enquired why they were eating grass. The two men told him that they don't have any money so they are feeding themselves with grass. The rich lawyer then did something incredibly amazing that blew away the two men. Read the complete post to know what did the lawyer make them do.
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North Dakota along with many other states have expanded the opportunities for the disabled to enjoy the outdoors, whether that be fishing, hunting or just getting out there. You do not have to look hard to find a place, events or opportunity, all you need to do is go to your state's game and fish page and there will be a page dedicated solely for this purpose. The following are opportunities in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana.
The North Dakota Game & Fish (NDGF) has a great page for all of this information. The NDGF has a track wheelchair that is available at no charge for use at department sponsored field events. The tracked wheelchair is also available for offsite use up to 72 hours.
NDGF also provides special permits for shooting out of stationary vehicles and shooting crossbows. For both of these permits there are applications that need to be filled out by your physician, you and the Game & Fish.
There are also many opportunities in North Dakota provided by the Game & Fish Department for the disabled to fish many different waters in North Dakota. On their website they have a map that shows all of the handicap accessible fishing facilities. These fishing facilities have accessible fishing piers and accessible restrooms.
The NDGF page also has links to nonprofit organizations in North Dakota that are catered towards people with disabilities. These nonprofit organizations include Injured Military Wildlife Project of North Dakota, Wounded Warriors Guide Service, Twist of Fate and Sporting Chance.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a great page that has many outdoor opportunities for people with disabilities. The DNR accessible outdoor page has three categories starting with accessible "Places to go" including state forests, parks, trails and wildlife management areas. The second category are accessible "Things to do" including assessable state park trails, assessable camping, hunting and fishing. The third category is "What to know."
Here is a great page that shows all of the accessible campsites, lodging and trails in Minnesota state parks.
Here is a link to the special permits that are available in Minnesota for fishing, hunting and state park use.
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The South Dakota Game Fish & Parks (SDGFP) has quite a bit of opportunities for disabled people with outdoor interests. On their ADA/Accessible page they have permits to use crossbows and permits to shoot out of stationary vehicles. The SDGFP has a Designated Shooter Permit. This permit allows a designated shooter to legally hunt or take game on a disabled person's behalf. They have reduced fees for disabled South Dakota residents who qualify. There are Game Production Areas and State Parks that are enhanced for accessibility.
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The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has quite a few permits and licenses available to disabled individuals. Wyoming is a crossbow friendly state so that is one less thing you have to worry about. Their Game & Fish has a great link that explains everything that is available to residents and nonresidents. Here is the link:
Wyoming Game & Fish Disabled Forms and Applications page:
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have quite a few opportunities no matter what you want to do outdoors. If you are a disabled resident of Montana you receive a 50% discount on camping fees. If you are a Montana resident you can also apply for a Disability Conservation license. Another license for residents is a Lifetime Fishing License for the blind. Nonresident and resident have to apply for shooting out of a stationary vehicle permit and to modify archery equipment permit. This information can be found here:
Montana also has a Crossing the Barriers Implementation Plan that has worked to remove outdoor barriers for the disabled since 1989.
Many hunting opportunities exist in Montana for hunters with disabilities. For the most up-to-date lands that are available for hunting contact the Regional Fish, Wildlife & Parks office where you want to hunt and they will be happy to let you know what is available.
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I have been lucky enough to take part in some of these organizations, events and have used some of the permits. I have in my possession right now crossbow permits in North Dakota and Minnesota plus shooting from a stationary vehicle permit in Wyoming and North Dakota. These permits are there to make life easier. And they are easily obtained with the correct information. All I have to say is that the opportunities are great and hopefully if you or you know someone that might be interested, get involved or let them know.
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Lifesavers: CIRP Shares Engineering Behavioral and Community-based Research to Protect Child Occupants
The Lifesavers Conference (Nashville, April 27-29, 2014) provides tremendous continuing education around child passenger safety (CPS) through its Occupant Protection for Children track. My colleague from SafeKids Worldwide, Lorrie Walker, and her committee have worked to assemble the most current information on CPS over 13 different workshops and six pre-conference workshops. Read about what CIRP@CHOP will be presenting in four of these workshops.
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The Republic of Ireland is one of the few countries in the world and the only member of the European Union that does not use postal codes. However, the country is scheduled to debut a new system at some point in 2015.
The new system is expected to use a seven-character system to assign a unique identity to every building in the country, making it the most detailed postal code system in the world. Mail carriers in Ireland currently rely on their personal knowledge of their assigned areas, since many streets have no names and most houses do not have numbers. Mail to some rural areas is actually delivered by addressing it to the recipient's name only since no address currently exists. The new system is expect to improve not only mail delivery, but also to enable these areas to use GPS navigation aids and improve emergency vehicle response times.


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Shopkeeper murder accused says 'if I had not done this others would'
A man accused of killing a respected shopkeeper has said "if I had not done this others would".
Tanveer Ahmed, 32, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, appeared in court for the second time accused of murdering Asad Shah, 40, outside his convenience store in Glasgow's Shawlands area .
Ahmed made no plea when he appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday for a full committal hearing in private but a fter the hearing he released a statement through his lawyer, John Rafferty.
Imam Mansoor Shah leads prayers during the funeral service of shopkeeper Asad Shah
The statement said: "This all happened for one reason and no other issues and no other intentions.
"Asad Shah disrespected the messenger of Islam the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Mr Shah claimed to be a Prophet.
"When 1,400 years ago the Prophet of Islam Muhammad peace be upon him has clearly said that 'I am the final messenger of Allah there is no more prophets or messengers from God Allah after me.
'''I am leaving you the final Quran. There is no changes. It is the final book of Allah and this is the final completion of Islam.
"'There is no more changes to it and no one has the right to claim to be a Prophet or to change the Quran or change Islam.'
"It is mentioned in the Quran that there is no doubt in this book no one has the right to disrespect the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and no one has the right to disrespect the Prophet of Islam Muhammad Peace be upon him.
"If I had not done this others would and there would have been more killing and violence in the world.
"I wish to make it clear that the incident was nothing at all to do with Christianity or any other religious beliefs even although I am a follower of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him I also love and respect Jesus Christ."
Mr Rafferty said: "My client Mr Tanveer Ahmed has specifically instructed me that today, April 6 2016, to issue this statement to the press, the statement is in the words of my client."
Police had previously described the incident as "religiously prejudiced" and confirmed both men were Muslims.
The Crown Office said Ahmed was remanded in custody and is due to appear in court again at a date yet to be confirmed.
Mr Shah, an Ahmadi Muslim who moved from Pakistan to Glasgow in 1998, was discovered outside his shop on Minard Road on Thursday March 24 and taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Prior to the incident, he had posted a Facebook message wishing all Christians a happy Easter.
In an earlier statement, Mr Shah's family said they had been left devastated by the loss of a ''brilliant man''.
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The moment we set a goal, we open ourselves up to criticism.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today a new regional traveling exhibit titled Walking Beyond Our Ancestors' Footsteps: An Urban Native American Experience will open on Saturday, April 2, 2016.
This exhibition invites visitors to step into the gaze of a few of the American Indians who have lived, worked and studied in the greater Grand Rapids area over the mid-20th and 21st centuries and features contemporary artwork by local American Indian artists. The show contains historic documents and objects made by local American Indians during the past several decades.
Walking Beyond our Ancestors Footsteps will be in the Museum's Circle Theater, a 800 square foot area on the 3rd floor located next to the core exhibition Anishinabek: The People of This Place. Admission will be included with general admission to the GRPM. This exhibit will be on display through June 19, 2016.
This exhibit is part of the work completed in conjunction with the "Gi-gikinomaage-min (We are all teachers): Defend Our History, Unlock Your Spirit" project, which is managed by the Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley State University. That project has been supported in part by the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
To learn more, visit https://www.gvsu.edu/kutsche/gi-gikinomaage-min-we-are-all-teachers-10.htm.
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POLITICIANS and analysts here and abroad are pressing Washington policymakers to look beyond their election-year "America first" perspective and help avert a crisis in the former Soviet Union.
The issues are familiar. Russian President Boris Yeltsin is being threatened by a widening group of anti-reformers; he continues to warn Western supporters of his plight. United States, European, and Japanese leaders, together with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, have pledged $24 billion to help, but - a year later - have failed to follow through.
Critics like former President Richard Nixon once again charge that the Group of Seven (G-7) wealthiest countries - the US, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan - are too consumed with their own affairs to pursue trouble-shooting abroad.
Global financial organizations have imposed impossible conditions on the struggling reformers, they say, and the international resolve to help has simply not been there.
"There has been a devastating lack of action so far," says James Elles, a conservative member of the European Parliament and spokesman for its finance committee. The European Community (EC) is too distracted by its own political and monetary problems to step out front, he says, while "Japan is sitting on its bank accounts." The US, he says, is the only country with the "political oomph" to act.
Robert Strauss, who until this week was the US ambassador to Russia, returned to Washington with a sober view of the Russian economy and the lack of momentum for a cooperative aid approach.
At a Monitor breakfast on Wednesday, he ticked off some of the basic macroeconomic problems that he says have worsened since he took up the Moscow post last year: the Russian bureaucracy "does not function," corruption is endemic, industrial and agricultural production have plummeted, no safety net exists for the unemployed, and the central bank is recklessly bailing out failing enterprises. "That's the glass half-empty," he says.
Ambassador Strauss adds that the success of American ventures in Russia, the well-trained local work force, and the establishment of small free-market entrepreneurs help make "the glass half full." To help ensure stability, Western aid is imperative, Strauss says.
If would-be donors are waiting for a stronger commitment to reforms, they should take a closer look, says Anders Aslund, director of the Stockholm Institute for East European Economics and one of the chief advisers to Mr. Yeltsin's deputy prime minister, Yegor Gaidar.
The Russian government is making progress in curbing the flow of money, Mr. Aslund says. Last week, for example, a credit commission was formed, headed by Mr. Gaidar, to check all credit demands from the central bank. "It means a lot of demands are rejected," Aslund says.
Enterprises with tax debts must now use central bank credits to pay them off; the money goes directly to state coffers. Russia is also curtailing credits to other republics. These and other measures, including bringing the reckless central bank under Yeltsin's control, mean a far more responsible monetary policy, he says, adding that Gaidar will next devise a plan to stabilize the currency.
Aslund is very anxious about the local challenges to Yeltsin's reform program and the tepid international response. Rich nations are hiding behind the IMF, which they expect to assume the risks and responsibility of aid, he charges. But the fund is moving very slowly, he says, and there is no G-7 pressure to forge ahead.
"The IMF can hardly make a massive effort with limited resources and nine people dealing with Russia," Aslund says. Since the "Europeans and Japan are looking for every excuse not to get involved," the US must take the lead, he says.
Strauss says the US should concentrate on diffusing Russia's military time bomb by targeting money for the construction of housing for returning soldiers.
Sen. Richard Lugar (R) of Indiana and Sen. Sam Nunn (D) of Georgia are in Russia and other former Soviet republics this week to continue an aid-for-arms-reduction dialogue they started with the newly independent governments last spring.
They will lobby President-elect Bill Clinton to adopt their plan for a 20-year, $5.5 billion to $6 billion US-funded program to purchase uranium from Soviet missiles now collected on Russian territory.