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Garden Tuesday – 08/18/09 - Bean Bounty
Anyway, when it comes to beans, I like simple preparations best. A quick toss with olive oil and garlic is enough for me. My family, however, likes a bit of butter with theirs, so I've adapted my tastes for them.Gather a meals worth of beans. I just use my colander when I pick them ... makes prep and cleaning that much easier. Snap off the stems and rinse thoroughly.Add to a boiling pot of water, and boil for about 6 minutes. I always put a little dollop of olive oil after adding the beans. I don't know why ... my mother did it so I do it. It does seem to keep the veggies bright green that way. Alternately, you could steam them.
NOTE: Here's an old wives tale tip for boiling veggies: If it grows above ground, add it to boiling water. If it grows below ground, add it to the water and then bring it to a boil! Works for me!While the beans are a'boilin', in a sauté pan, sauté a thinly sliced, not minced, clove of garlic in a combo of olive oil and butter. Saute it just enough to take the bite out of the garlic.Remove from the heat, and toss in the cooked beans. Season with sea salt if desired.
Serve! Beans fresh out of the garden are a real treat. It goes without saying that these are gluten free (uh, I just said it though.) I could make an entire meal just out of beans! YUM!
16 comments:
- Marjie said...
Maybe next year I'll add bush beans to our repertoire. I am so jealous! You have ripening tomatoes, and I have yet to see one turn red. But I have about 200 total, cherry and big, according to Mark's count. You know Calvert: that boy can count!
I like green beans with a touch of garlic. Ever tried them with lemon and almonds? My kids bellow about them that way. I think it's because lemon juice turns the beans olive green/brown!
- August 18, 2009 at 3:51 PM
- Lisa said...
Fresh beans are the best. I take both ends off.
- August 18, 2009 at 4:56 PM
- Chris said...
Mmmm those cooked beans look really good. I'm waiting for more beans. The pole beans aren't quite ready yet and the next planting of bush beans won't be ready for a while. I should have lots to freeze this year. The bush beans were wonderful. I hope the pole beans are good too.
- August 18, 2009 at 4:57 PM
- Lynda said...
I love fresh beans! Your garden has done so well. We have lots of tomatoes now, but my squash just didn't make it this year. :(
- August 18, 2009 at 9:10 PM
- Mickle in NZ said...
I've only recently discovered the joy of green beans - brough up with beans boiled until they were grey, ick texture and no flavour left at all.
Your garlicky method just what I wanted. While winter here we're getting lovely round beans from Aussie. Just added them onto mu shopping list
Enjoy the luscious tomatoes - the bright red just sez sunshine.
And keep cool in your latest heat wallop - take turns sleeping in the freezer? Will be 6C overnight here so Zebbycat and Michelle will be sleeping side be side, jostling for best spots.
Paula and Marjie - it is fun to compare what is happening in the square foot gardens in the NE and the NW.
Huggles from Michelle and snuffling, grunty snorts and snores from ol'Zebbycat - he's noisier than a sleeping baby!
- August 19, 2009 at 4:05 AM
- noble pig said...
Wow, sounds delicious! Love the garlic in there.
- August 19, 2009 at 7:39 AM
- Spryte said...
What a gorgeous harvest!
- August 19, 2009 at 7:51 AM
I've bushels of bush beans too......I love them!
- August 19, 2009 at 9:03 AM
- Pam said...
Yum - I love freshly picked green beans.
- August 19, 2009 at 9:28 AM
- Cheryl said...
Ohh man I havent had fresh beans in a Coons Age! I better get to the store ASAP!
- August 19, 2009 at 9:54 AM
- Pam said...
I like snapping beans too. I feel like a farmer's wife when I do.
- August 19, 2009 at 2:31 PM
- Lisa said...
What beautiful beans! I remember snapping beans fondly too. I would agree, "off with their heads." No need for unnecessary fanciness where beans are concerned.
- August 19, 2009 at 11:13 PM
- Mediterranean kiwi said...
a tail person? here in crete, we top and tail them!
your garden is looking gorgeous
- August 20, 2009 at 12:25 AM
- Robynn's Ravings said...
BEAUTIFUL photos. All flattery aside, they should be in a gardening magazine. I felt like I should be able to touch the veggies.
Tails? I never knew there was an option for leaving them on. I have some in the fridge right now from the Farmers' Market. I will LEAVE the tails on, in honor of you! Looks yummy! You are SUCH a good cook and a very healthy one. Please come by and see what I'm doing and tell me what you think. You could leave me in the dust, woman!
- August 20, 2009 at 9:59 PM
- Robynn's Ravings said...
Oh Paula you are too good to me. I've got the big head now and suppose that will even weigh MORE when I go to the doctor next time! lol
I LOVE Nina Plank's book "Real Food!!!" I recommend it all the time! Sally Fallon's book, "Nourishing Traditions" is great but it's a bible and is filled with good ideas but is a lot to take in for the average person. Nina Plank is more novel like in her approach and is a very compelling read. I'm going to shoot a few pictures of it and recommend it later in this journey.
I think people get overwhelmed easily and so give up. I'm HOPING that taking small steps in increments will help ALL of us. You are such a supportive friend, my dear, and I'm THRILLED you're coming along on the journey - but I'm QUITE CONFIDENT you could LEAD THE CHARGE! I would loved to feature some of your recipes (giving you full credits and links, of course, in the near future.) I may have to create a separate blog page for the 30-Day'ers. (BIG hug from me!)
- August 21, 2009 at 6:30 AM
- The Blonde Duck said...
Butter beans bemuse Ben (and me.) I was trying for alliteration. :)
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Happy Holidays and Benefits of Home Care
Tis the season to be jolly and to spread joy! With the most popular holidays of the year approaching, festivities are bringing friends and family together. Parties filled with food and gifts are bringing smiles to those we love most. This is the season to show those we care about how important they are in our lives.
This year, make it a point to show an elderly loved one how much you care. Stop by for a random visit to say hello. Offer to bring them out shopping to pick up some gifts. Give them a ride to appointments and prepare a nutritious meal for them. Doing anything, no matter how small of a task, will be especially helpful during this holiday season when life can tend to get pretty hectic. Like the saying goes, it is the thought that truly counts.
The holidays are a wonderful reason to give to those we love most. Gifts are usually best when they are thoughtful and personal. It doesn't have to be something extravagant to show someone how much we care. Taking the time to share a conversation over tea or visiting over lunch is enough to show how much someone means to us. The gift of togetherness and time spent will always be valued higher than a purchased gift, wrapped in a pretty bow.
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With a TV event as emotional and epic as the last game in Baltimore for Ray Lewis, it would be a mistake to micro-critique the telecast of the game itself by CBS Sports.
I'll talk about the work of the Ravens' 24-9 win over the Indianapolis Colts by Jim Nantz and Phil Simms in this review. But the big story was the "last ride" in Baltimore for Lewis, and the performance of CBS Sports Sunday should first and last be judged by how it covered that story.
In terms of preparation and understanding how big the story was, CBS Sports was absolutely on it coming into the game. Producer Lance Barrow clearly had his crew focused and psyched for it.
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Brazil Picks Japanese TV Standard--And Gains Fab? In return for a possible semiconductor production plant, Brazil has selected a high-definition TV standard from Japan over competing technologies from Europe and the United States.
Fight For Your Entertainment Rights If you own an iPod or MP3 player; yearn for a music-enabled phone; download, share, or mix songs and video; or even if you just want to listen to your music or watch your videos in relative peace, take heed. Pending legislation could make the simplest exercise in legal home media use more cumbersome than you could ever imagine.
In Depth: Intel's Chip Plans Give WiMax A Mighty Push Forward Intel's influence won't be enough, though, to spur a widespread U.S. rollout or major business uptake.
Down To Business: The Age Of The Control Freak Control freaks call the shots today. But before you start howling about Big Brother gone bonkers, look in the mirror.
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Analysis: Government Data Security Guidelines Could Lack Teeth Federal agencies have until Aug. 7 to comply with new security "recommendations" following the VA laptop theft, although there's no indication of repercussions for noncompliance.
New Tool For Building Ajax-Based Spreadsheet User Interfaces EBA Grid version 3 provides the ability to scroll through large data sets, sort data in ascending or descending order, and copy and paste into Microsoft Excel.
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MP3 Player Ownership Hits New High It's a new high and a jump from last year's ownership levels, and it's nearly double the ownership rate reported in 2003.
Oracle Says Application Integration Efforts Are On Track Company touts major upgrade of PeopleSoft apps and progress on Oracle-Siebel integration.
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FAQ: What Will EMC Do With RSA? EMC's move to acquire RSA for $2.1 billion certainly caught many off guard on Friday.
UBS Trial: Defense Suggests Witness Altered Evidence Despite being accused of altering evidence, forensics specialist Keith Jones stood firmly by his earlier testimony that whoever brought down the UBS PaineWebber network had to do so from inside Roger Duronio's home. Duronio is the systems admin on trial for the attack.
Bricklin, Socialtext Aim To Hatch 'Killer App' For Wiki Users Socialtext announced earlier this month that it was teaming with software pioneer Dan Bricklin to integrate Bricklin's Web-based, collaborative spreadsheet with its enterprise wiki platform, and to encourage additional development efforts within the open-source community.
Dell, HP Clean Up Tech Waste Dell and Hewlett-Packard last week expanded their recycling programs for consumers and put in place efforts for commercial customers.
IT Managers Are Down On Economy, Up On IT Investments InformationWeek's quarterly IT Confidence Index fell 7.6% this past quarter. Still, 61% of our respondents are upbeat about their own companies' prospects over the next three months.
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Major ISPs Commit Money And Expertise To Fight Child Porn They'll work with the National Center for Missing And Exploited Children to stop the transmission of child porn across the Internet.
Privaris Fingerprint Device Provides All-In-One Security The device is small enough to fit on a keychain and authenticates users' identities with their fingerprints.
Office 2007 Delay May Foreshadow Vista Push-Back Microsoft's recent announcement that Office 2007 would be delayed is causing some analysts to speculate about a domino effect hitting Vista.
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India's Patni Acquires ZAiQ Technologies Patni noted ZAiQ's strengths in ASIC design and IP, in addition to its expertise in FPGA and SoC technologies.
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Microsoft Shuts Off Vista Beta 2 The closure, slated for Friday, June 30, comes because the preview has reached its copy limit. Meanwhile, users are being urged to activate their Beta 2 copy in order to receive RC1 of the operating system when it's delivered later this year.
Analysis: RSA Deal Good For Shareholders, Bad For Industry As EMC prepares to swallow RSA, the security industry will be watching with concern.
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The Job-Less Factor Industry analysts evaluate Apple's chances with and without Steve Jobs at the helm.
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Rihanna didn't make the cut. Ditto Lupita Nyong'o. Same for Beyonce.
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|Lamar Miller will have to fill the shoes of last year's leading rusher, Reggie Bush. (Photo: BlindSideFootball.com)
Tannehill, who went 7-9 as a starter in his 2012 rookie season, will, without a doubt, start at quarterback. Tannehill will look to improve on a 12 touchdown, 13 interception campaign and will get the brunt of the attention from the sports media and the fans for how he performs, but this will be a big season for tackle Jonathan Martin as well.
Drafted to play tackle opposite of Jake Long, Martin started all 16 games for Miami as a rookie in 2012. After Long's season-ending bicep injury late in the season, Martin took over at the left tackle position. Martin struggled early last season at right tackle and was less than stellar replacing Long.
Martin will likely play the left tackle position for Miami this season and be tasked with protecting Tannehill's blind side. Martin, who was criticized for being small for a NFL tackle, has said to have put on some weight. With a schedule that includes premier pass-rushing defensive ends Greg Hardy, Michael Johnson, John Abraham and Mario Williams twice, Martin will need to be up to challenge.
The success of the offense, however, is not dependent on just Martin and Tannehill making improvements, but little used players as rookies in 2012 are poised to take on bigger roles.
University of Miami product and second-year back Lamar Miller will split time with third-year man Daniel Thomas and could wind up being the feature back.
Miller carried the ball just 51 times in 2012, a little more than three-per-contest. His 4.9 yards-per-carry average however, was better than either Thomas' or last year's leading rusher, Reggie Bush. Miller did move up to the number two back towards the end of last season, but with Bush now in Detroit, Miller will have to replace much of Bush's production.
Similar to Bush in style, Miller could be a real contributor in the passing game as well as a guy who can give Miami big plays on the ground. While in college, Miller was even an excellent special teams player having returned kicks including one for a touchdown against Ohio State. While Bush was never an All-Pro, he had the best years of his career with Miami and averaged over 1,000 yards rushing in his two seasons with the Dolphins. Equaling Bush's production won't be that easy.
Failing to make any sort of splash at all in 2012 was rookie tight end and third round pick Michael Egnew. An excellent pass-catcher at Missouri, Egnew did not record a single reception in 2012, but may be forced into action in 2013.
After losing Anthony Fasano and his team-leading five touchdown catches to Kansas City, Miami is thin at tight end. Joe Philbin and Mike Sherman seem to like Charles Clay more in an h-back role as his production declined slightly in 2012. The Dolphins did acquire former New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller, but Keller battled injury last season and is coming off the worst year of his career. If Keller fails to stay healthy or produce as he did in 2010 and 2011, Egnew will have to step up.
Defensively, Olivier Vernon will have the opportunity to take over the defensive end slot opposite Cameron Wake or at the very least, find plenty of playing time in a reserve role.
Vernon proved to a valuable special teams player for the Dolphins in 2012 and even filled in some at outside linebacker. A physically gifted player, Vernon recorded 3.5 sacks as a rookie and is a better athlete than Jared Odrick, Miami's first round pick in 2010. Vernon will also battle rookie Dion Jordan, who was taken third overall by the Dolphins in this year's draft. Having already played a year in Kevin Coyle's system could prove to be advantageous for Vernon as well.
But unlike the offensive side of the ball where Miami will need production from Martin, Miller and perhaps Egnew, a breakout season for Vernon would be more of a luxury, but it is entirely possible.
While the Miami Dolphins are hopeful that key acquisitions like Mike Wallace and Philip Wheeler can help take them to the next level, increased production from a number of second-year guys will prove just as important this upcoming season.
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Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators may have just wrapped up a long tour run in support of 'Apocalyptic Love' but instead of laying low, the guitarist is gearing up to rock for a cause. Slash is joining the lineup of Rock N' 2 Remember – a benefit concert being held to raise money for the families of the firefighters who lost their lives battling the recent fires in Arizona, as well as the residents who were affected by those fires.
The benefit show is scheduled for Aug. 25 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds in Prescott, Ariz. Slash will join a bill of artists that include: Storm of Perception, Razer, John Fiddler and Stella's Infirmary.
On June 30, the Granite Mountain Hotshots team lost 19 of their 20 person crew battling the fatal wildfires that burned up over eight thousand acres of land in Arizona. The devastation included the loss of 129 homes leaving many displaced residents.
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In Security Council, Top UN Envoy Praises Burundi's Progress in Consolidating Peace,
Stability, but Cautions Need for Sustained International Engagement Remains
Head of UN Office Briefs, Says Mistrust Lingers from 2010 Election Boycott;
Chair of Peacebuilding Country-Configuration, Foreign Affairs Secretary Also Speak
In a briefing to the Security Council this morning, the top United Nations official in Burundi praised the Central African country's continued progress in consolidating peace and stability, but he cautioned that, with critical elections on the horizon, sustained international political engagement would be required to effectively remedy the two-year standoff between the Government and opposition parties, and ease the lingering economic hardships facing the Burundian people.
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in Burundi — known by the acronym BNUB — said the country had travelled a long path out of the cycle of violence that had plagued it for more than four decades and was now enjoying an unprecedented period of uninterrupted democratic progress and stability. Yet, that was not to say Burundi had overcome all the challenges it faced, he said, stressing that efforts to establish a more just and peaceful society had been tempered by lingering mistrust following the boycott of 2010 elections by opposition parties.
That situation had a negative impact on Burundi's political environment, he said, and that a troubling development was highlighted by both the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission's Burundi Configuration — just back from a visit to Bujumbura — and the Permanent Secretary of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Burundi, who also addressed the Security Council today.
Mr. Onanga-Anyanga said that the standoff between the Government and the extra-parliamentary opposition had led to tense relationships — sometimes with a violent edge — putting an unnecessary and regrettable strain on political space. The tense political environment ran counter to the letter and spirit of the consensus that had surrounded the political consolidation process since the Arusha Accords. " Burundi's long-term stability — and more immediately, the successful preparations and conduct of the 2015 elections — hinge critically on maintaining both," he said. With the electoral campaign on the horizon, it was essential now that both the Government and the opposition played their part in ensuring a continued consensus approach in dealing with the challenges ahead.
Against that background, he said that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had called on all parties to intensify efforts to nurture dialogue and normalize relations and to ensure that foundations were laid now for a peaceful and participatory campaign period. Moreover, sustained United Nations and international political engagement, combined with adequate backing of Burundi's development strategy, were required to help achieve the vision of consolidating a vibrant democracy where all citizens could live in peace and freedom.
With that in mind, Mr. Onanga-Anyanga said the Secretary-General had, in his report (S/2013/36) recommended that the mandate of BNUB be extended for one year, consistent with the views of the Government. Further, on the basis of discussions with senior officials, the Secretary-General intended, over the coming year, to field a Strategic Assessment Mission, which would provide a further assessment of the situation through the existing benchmark framework. That process would inform his recommendations regarding the future United Nations presence in Burundi and he planned to present those recommendations in his next report to the Council.
He went on to commend the Burundian Government for its efforts to strengthen governance and institution-building, leading to continued improvements in mechanisms to fight corruption and build accountability. The Geneva Conference of Development Partners, held in late October 2012, had helped mobilize support for the implementation of the country's new Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, with an impressive show of support from Burundi's partners.
Turning to progress made against the benchmarks set by the Arusha Accords, he said the democratic processes were expanding despite the political standoff. The majority of the country's institutions continued to solidify functions and build capacity. He said that legislative bodies had at once become more inclusive, while continuing to diversify their make-up. He paid tribute to the Government's openness to dialogue with the opposition. Further, thanks to the extended period of calm, the Government was moving to strengthen the security sector, including ensuring the national forces were more professional. Still, he cautioned that sporadic violence — as well as the cross-border movements of armed groups in the region — was evidence that there were still destabilizing forces that bore close monitoring. "This country has come too far to allow the democratic and political processes to go off track," he said.
As for transitional justice and reconciliation, he said that a draft law on the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission was now being discussed in Parliament. The President of the National Assembly had expressed the country's desire to overcome the deep divisions that had haunted it for too long. BNUB was providing assistance to that end, and he hoped that all parties in the country would press forward with the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission that built on the international community's experience in that area, and which met international standards.
He went on to highlight the Government's efforts to bolster legislative and judicial institutions, including those that would battle corruption. On human rights, he said the situation had shown some encouraging signs in 2012. However, BNUB had tirelessly worked with the Government to ensure national capacity-building to promote and protect human rights in the country. The independent human rights commission had been established in 2011, and that body had recently opened three regional offices, which had strengthened the efficiency and scope of its work. Here, he also stressed the need to ensure that a dynamic and active civil society must be allowed to continue its oversight role to ensure that relevant Government institutions operated effectively and in the interests of the Burundian people.
Despite solid progress on many of the benchmarks, Burundi still faced challenges in the area of social and economic development. Indeed, today more than ever, the country needed the support of all its partners to overcome the deep poverty that affected major portions of the population. In the short term, Burundi needed financial support to address immediate needs. He said that the private sector must also become more active in strengthening the country's productive sectors, including in energy, agro-industry and in enhancing infrastructure to carry out mineral resource exploration and exploitation.
"Lifting a country out of poverty and healing the wounds of cyclical violence are immense challenges. Overcoming them requires the contributions of all elements of society," he said, underscoring his confidence in the Burundian Government and people to build a more open and democratic society that would be better able to respond to the major tasks at hand. The United Nations had — and would — remain at Burundi's side, and he believed that there was a true opportunity for the country to establish and era of transformative politics through inclusion, dialogue and the search for the common good.
"To move forward, however, it will be crucial that we do not lose sight of the objective Burundi has set for itself in Arusha and in its 2005 Constitution," he said, citing the country's stated commitment to building institutions that strove for good governance and equitable growth, while forming a society that respected diversity and human rights.
Taking the floor next, Paul Seger, Chair of the Burundi Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, said that during his 14 to 16 January visit to Bujumbura, he had met with representatives of all political parties, civil society and the private sector . The main purpose of his visit had been to discuss the future steps of the Configuration's engagement with Burundi, including follow-up to the October 2012 Geneva donors' conference.
He had proposed that governmental authorities continue their double track approach — engagement in both political/institutional and socio-economic fields — as the country moved forward. He had also gathered during his discussions that the Government would like the Configuration to continue its support through 2015, which he considered very positive. To that end, he reiterated his willingness to continue advocating and counselling Burundi and would try his best to ensure that the pledges made at Geneva were kept.
The Government planned to begin in April the setting up of sector-specific conferences on infrastructure, private sector development, health, good governance and the environment. He urged national authorities to plan for those respective conferences with care — even to the point of perhaps postponing them — to ensure that the requisite priorities were set and the right audiences were targeted. The international community must lend a hand in that effort, he said, underscoring that the Geneva Conference had only been the first step. "The tricky part of implementing the [Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers]-II starts now," he said.
During his visit, Mr. Seger had recommended concentrating the Configuration's efforts in areas such as national reconciliation and transitional justice, widening the political space and the democratic culture, rule of law, and good governance. In all those areas, the Peacebuilding Commission could be an important platform for dialogue and exchange, and thus, support the efforts of other actors like BNUB or the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Progress in those four areas "is needed and indispensible", he continued, adding that this year would prove decisive for the consolidation of peace as the country headed into its 2015 elections. The success of that process depended on the contributions of both the Government and the opposition, and he sensed in Bujumbura that none of the parties wanted to repeat "the errors of 2010".
He said that the Government had made clear that it wanted "a real competition" in 2015, and the extra-parliamentary opposition was keen to participate. While such positive attitudes were welcome, risks remained that the polling process might be disrupted, he said, underscoring the importance of maintaining political dialogue between the Government and the opposition, which would be key in mitigating such negative forces. Similarly, the process of dealing with the past was very critical, and while it was up to Burundi to choose its own path in that regard, he urged the Government to be very sensitive to the wishes of all Burundian society and to address their concerns to the best extent possible.
Before concluding his briefing, he said that the effectiveness of his work as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission's Burundi Configuration was largely based on the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his team. Collaboration with BNUB had, for example, been key to the success of the Geneva Conference. Indeed, for bilateral and multilateral partners, BNUB represented "an institutional guarantee that their money is well spent." Consequently, BNUB's continued presence on the ground was, in his view, crucial, and he urged that it be extended at least through 2015. "We all know that Burundi is not the immediate focus of the Security Council. But, it is often these 'silent countries' that represent true success stories," he said, appealing to the Council to not jeopardize the opportunity by prematurely withdrawing its attention. He also appealed to all donors present in the room to seriously consider deploying their development assistance, in the form of budgetary support, as Burundi risked facing considerable problems in meeting even its most basic expenses, due to the difficult economic and financial environment.
In his address, Albert Shingiro, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, highlighted some tangible achievements, among them, the settling of political disputes through inclusive dialogue and, in 2010, the organization of free, fair and democratic elections in line with international standards. Additionally, members of the independent electoral commission had been nominated to prepare for the 2015 polls. According to a recent survey, the people of Burundi had trust in the electoral process; an increase from 66 per cent in 2009 to 83 per cent in 2011. The Government had also continued to professionalize its defence and security forces. In the context of its disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, it had been possible to collect more than 12,000 grenades, 2,000 rifles and 400 handguns.
In that connection, he noted that the successful reintegration of former rebels into the defence and security forces had contributed significantly to stabilizing the country. The elaboration of a national security strategy had also been important, as had the improved governance and anti-corruption efforts. Additionally, a national independent human rights commission had been created, along with an ombudsman's office and tax office, among many other institutions. There had been steady improvement towards combating corruption and, in the context of rule of law, the Government, since the transition period in 2005, had continued to promote an independent justice sector.
He reported that the National Human Rights Commission continued to investigate cases and had three regional offices; dialogue with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights had been quite valuable. A centre for victims of sexual violence had been established, as well. The country was also making headway in connection with its regional integration efforts. Economic and social development remained extremely challenging as, despite considerable efforts by the Government and people, poverty, lack of land, food insecurity and high unemployment persisted. Budgetary support from Burundi's development partners was more vital than ever, beyond project financing. With the help of its development partners, the country had decided to draft a second poverty reduction strategy paper, which integrated some of the peacebuilding elements.
Overall, he said, the country continued to require the support of the international community and United Nations as, like others in the subregion, it could not fully enjoy its newly gained peace and peacebuilding if security outside its borders as a whole "is not good". Negative factors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular, were troubling and had led his country to adopt a policy of "neither interference nor indifference". That situation required the Council's greater attention, as it could inflame the entire region and threaten international peace and security. Meanwhile, his Government would continue to send troops to other countries as part of its recognition of what the international community had done for it during those difficult periods in its history. Still, "no country in the world can ever do everything all at once". For that reason, his Government appealed for an eventual reconfiguration of the United Nations presence, when the time was right, to a country team, and it sought a more flexible commitment by the Peacebuilding Commission as developments warranted.
The meeting began at 10:23 a.m. and ended at 11:26 a.m.
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For the first time delegates at the UNFCCC were trained on how to promote gender considerations in the climate change negotiations.
The session, which was organized by IUCN and the Women's Environment and Development Organisation on the behalf of Global Gender and Climate Alliance, attracted more than 50 delegates from Africa, Arab States, Central and South America, Asia and Europe.
"We had an incredible turnout for this training event and tremendous interest from the parties to include gender considerations in the negotiations," says Lorena Aguilar, IUCN's Senior Gender Advisor.
"They are aware, for example, that women are more vulnerable to climate change than men. More women die after extreme weather events, such as storms and floods. The parties are becoming more and more concerned about this human aspect of climate change."
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When the sun goes down, Panama City comes alive. The city is famous for its vibrant nightlife and residents love to go out at night and party. The city's pleasant climate offers long, sultry nights with colourful drinks and lively music. Here follows a small selection of the city's best restaurants, nightclubs and rooftop bars.
Panama City used to be a fishing village and good fish restaurants here are a dime a dozen. Some of the city's best restaurants are found right on the beach. Hunt's Oyster Bar serves practically everything you can find in the ocean: order some crab legs, shrimp and of course oysters, the house speciality. Hunt's great selection of oysters are delicious; choose from raw to deep-fried, baked or served with exotic toppings.
The Amador Causeway is a dam that connects the 4 Causeway islands to the mainland of Panama City – this is a popular nightlife district. Traffic Island is a sought-after outdoor cocktail bar that serves a large selection of mojitos and other cocktails. The terrace offers a great view of the city's sparkling skyline across the water. Get into the Caribbean spirit with lively salsa and merengue music. Of course guests are welcome to show off their dance moves.
"Sipping cocktails under the streets of Casco Viejo's historic city walls"
Tucked away below the old streets of Casco Viejo, the Relic Bar is housed in a dungeon inside the centuries old city walls. This is without a doubt the most intriguing bar in town. Guests can sit inside in the dungeon or grab a spot outside on the terrace. The bar also promotes local artists; every Thursday evening, a new artist creates a work of art live on stage. These artworks are then displayed in the bar's gallery for 6 weeks and are available for purchase.
Rooftop bars seem to be the latest trend around the world and Panama City offers some great ones. The Encima rooftop bar at the Tantalo Hotel is a popular hotspot that attracts both locals and tourists. One side the rooftop terrace looks out over the city's modern high-rises and from the other side you can see the historic roofs of the Casco Viejo district. Colourful cocktails, pretty lights and great music create a perfect setting. The tapas restaurant downstairs is a great place to begin your night on the town.
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War and the transformation of British society c1903–28
Key Topic 1: The Liberals, votes for women and social reform
The activities of the women's societies and the reaction of the authorities. Overview
Children's welfare measures, old age pensions. Overview
Labour Exchanges 1909, the National Insurance Act 1911. Overview
The political position of women in 1903
Reactions of the authorities to militancy and protest
The reasons for and importance of Old Age Pensions Act (1908).
Key Topic 2: The part played by the British on the Western Front
The BEF and 1914. Overview
Britain's contribution to the Western Front 1915–17. Overview
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DORA, censorship and propaganda. Overview
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A Native American Tribe wants to voluntarily enhance a riparian area along 3 miles of stream that flows through the property. They want to do such things as planting cottonwood poles and willows, but they have come to you because they expect they may draw in some federally listed threatened and endangered species. They might even attract some species not yet listed.
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A private developer wishes to build houses in an area that supports an endangered snake. The number of snakes present and their distribution on the site are not known; survey work is needed to locate the snakes so their habitats can be avoided.
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A non-profit organization specializes in captive breeding of a southwestern frog that is on the list of Federal species that are candidates for listing under the Endangered Species Act. This non-profit would like to set up a program to reintroduce this rare frog to stock tanks on cattle ranches owned by interested private citizens in five specific counties in southern Arizona.
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