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About FERC Office of External Affairs
The State, International and Public Affairs Division is the Commission's liaison with state and local governments, international governments, trade associations, energy markets (RTOs and ISOs) and regulated industry.
The Division also coordinates and centralizes the interaction and communication between the Commission, state regulators and other governmental entities, international public utility regulatory bodies, industry, trade associations, regional coalitions, the general public, consumer, community, public interest groups, and landowners affected by projects before the Commission. The Division also disseminates general information to all the affected groups regarding Commission activities, initiatives and policy directions.
Major areas of responsibilities are:
- Provides information on Commission programs and activities to state and local governments, trade associations, ISOs, RTOs and regulated industry, through outreach materials, responding to written and telephone inquiries, and attending conferences widely attended by these constituents.
- Performs the liaison role for informing, advising and educating state officials on the Commission's programs and activities. Coordinates agency participation in events sponsored by state governments and affected groups and administers and manages the Commission's Outreach and Communications Program proactively to identify and conduct outreach activities with key state regulators and non-governmental organizations.
- Coordinates the aspects of the Commission's ongoing strategic communication planning process that involves major policy issues and relations with national and trade associations, energy industry groups and regional coalitions or subgroups.
- Coordinates discussions with stakeholders, conducts information and demonstration sessions, conferences and workshops.
- Establishes lines of communication with regulated industries and interest groups to disseminate information and assess the impact upon and reaction of diverse constituencies to Commission activities.
- Acts as liaison with foreign governments, providing information and assistance as requested by the Chairman. Coordinates contacts and communication with representatives of foreign governments and obtains country clearance from the State Department for agency officials traveling outside of the United States.
- Serves as a Commission representative to the U.S.-Canada Bilateral Energy Consultative Mechanism (ECM) committee meetings and maintains liaison with embassies of foreign government on matters of concern to the Commission and the Department of State and the Agency for International Development.
- Assists other Program Offices in developing informational materials for outreach to the states, regions, and regulated industries.
- Manages the content of FERCs enterprise-wide Internet, including planning, posting and overall presentation.
- Manages the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program and Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII) Program.


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Does the OPC believe that you can lose your salvation once you have accepted Christ as your savior?
Your question relates to the doctrine of "the perseverance of the saints." The OPC believes in the perseverance of the saints, which teaches that true saving faith perseveres unto eternal life. A person who has received eternal life does not lose it. In this regard, the OPC accepts the Westminster Confession of Faith as a faithful summary of what the Scripture teach on this important doctrine. Indeed an entire chapter is devoted to this very matter as follows:
Of the Perseverance of the Saints
1. They, whom God hath accepted in his Beloved, effectually called, and sanctified by his Spirit, can neither totally nor finally fall away from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein to the end, and be eternally saved.
2. This perseverance of the saints depends not upon their own free will, but upon the immutability of the decree of election, flowing from the free and unchangeable love of God the Father; upon the efficacy of the merit and intercession of Jesus Christ, the abiding of the Spirit, and of the seed of God within them, and the nature of the covenant of grace: from all which ariseth also the certainty and infallibility thereof.
3. Nevertheless, they may, through the temptations of Satan and of the world, the prevalency of corruption remaining in them, and the neglect of the means of their preservation, fall into grievous sins; and, for a time, continue therein: whereby they incur God's displeasure, and grieve his Holy Spirit, come to be deprived of some measure of their graces and comforts, have their hearts hardened, and their consciences wounded; hurt and scandalize others, and bring temporal judgments upon themselves.
In scriptural terms, we can think of the prayer that Jesus says he prayed for Peter, when Satan sought to "sift him like wheat" (Luke 22:31). Jesus says, however, "but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers" (Luke 22:32). Jesus obviously knows that Peter's faith will not fail, for he knows that Peter shall turn again, even after his sorrowful three-fold denial, to prove himself as a faithful apostle. Yes, true Christians sometimes stumble, even fall into grievous sins; but they shall not finally and eternally fall away.
True faith, saving faith, is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8). The Westminster Shorter Catechism says, "Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel" (Answer to Question 86). He who believes in Christ has eternal life (John 6:47). Jesus will lose none of those whom the Father has given to him (compare John 6:37 with John 6:39). No one can snatch the true sheep of the Good Shepherd out of his hand (John 10:28). "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish" (John 10:27-28). True believers "are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time" (I Peter 1:5).
Still, we must recognize that not all who profess faith necessarily have true saving faith. The true, God-given faith perseveres to the end. But in the gospel of John, we read of folks who"believed" in Christ, who eventually turned away from him. That is, they believed he was a good teacher. They believed he could do miracles. They even believed to the extent that they wanted to make him their earthly king (John 6:15). But we read of some of those very followers of Christ ("disciples") who "withdrew, and were not walking with him anymore" (John 6:66). They withdrew because they could not accept Jesus as the "true food"…"the bread that came down out of heaven" (John 6:53-58). Amazingly, this was just a short time after they had witnessed the feeding of the 5,000 that they stopped following him. And it is in that same context that Jesus speaks to the twelve, saying that he had chosen them, yet he knew that one of them was a devil (John 6:70).
Jesus knew whom he had chosen; he knew one would betray him. We do not know God's secret decrees, "For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was that would betray Him" (John 6:64). We cannot look into men's hearts as Jesus the Son of God could. So it is that wolves sometimes disguise themselves as sheep and make their way into the church. Members are received into the church on their testimony and the credibility of their walk in keeping with those words. Elders should exercise great care in receiving members, but even so, they cannot be infallibly sure that true saving faith is at work in a person's heart. Sometimes, those who seem to have faith, fall away and are lost, proving that their "faith" was not real saving faith after all and that they were never really saved.
This is a most sobering and humbling truth. May God's grace comfort and encourage you according to that true faith that looks to Jesus Christ alone for salvation from sin and Satan and death.
"Questions and Answers" is a weekly feature of the OPC website. The answers come from individual ministers in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church expressing their own convictions and do not necessarily represent an "official" position of the Church, especially in areas where the Standards of the Church (the Scriptures and the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms) are silent.
The questions come from individuals like yourself. If you have questions about biblical and theological matters, you are invited to send them by e-mail by using the "Pose a Question" link on the OPC home page or by clicking here.
At least one new question is posted each week, so there should always be something new here for you to read. (For those people who would like to look at previous questions and answers, they will continue to be available as well.)
The purpose of the OPC website's "Questions and Answers" is to respond to biblical and theological questions. Matters of church discipline, disputes, or debates go beyond the scope of our work. We recommend that you present your concerns in these areas to the appropriate judicatory. In most cases this will be to a local pastor, elder, or session. We do not want the website to replace personal involvement in, or commitment to, the local, visible church.
While we will respond to every serious questioner, we are not bound to give a substantive answer to every question, should we deem the question to be beyond the scope of our purpose or our own ability to answer.
You will receive an answer by e-mail. Please be patient as many of our respondents are busy pastors. The response to your question may take up to two (2) weeks. Some of the questions submitted will be chosen to be posted here, along with the corresponding answers.
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Geology of the National Parks - Death Valley
Death Valley geology field trip
Saratoga Springs
Desert OasisThe bubbling waters of Saratoga Springs rise near the southern boundary of Death Valley National Park. Several springs feed three large open water ponds measuring 6.6 acres in size, the third largest marsh habitat in the park behind the Saline Valley marsh in the western portion of the park and Cottonball Marsh in central Death Valley.
Flora and FaunaThis rare desert wetland supports a rich community of plants and animals. Common reeds, bulrush, and saltgrass provide food and shelter for many of the animals living here. Some of the species present, such as the Saratoga Springs pupfish, are found nowhere else in the world. Five rare invertebrate species also occur at Saratoga Springs and include the Amargosa tryonia snail, the Amargosa spring snail, the Saratoga Springs belostoma bug, the Amargosa naucorid bug, and the Death Valley June beetle.
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Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home weekend and… hey, what's that ominous John Williams score playing the background? Why does the ocean suddenly seem so quiet? Where'd all the fish go… OH GOODNESS GRACIOUS IT'S GOING TO EAT ME! LET'S GO!
ULTIMATE AIR JAWS – 9:00PM Sunday (Discovery) It's been a long and dreadful summer, which is why the arrival of Shark Week is so very important. Nothing helps pass the time like seeing Great White thrash around in blood-soaked water. Tonight's opening Shark Week special shows how Great Whites can leap out of the water to engulf their prey. Also, they catch Frisbees! It's adorable! ANTICIPATION: CHOMPY!
INTO THE SHARK BITE – 10:00PM Sunday (Discovery) And your second hour of shark porn Sunday night profiles people who got bitten by a shark "at point blank range." I don't know how else a shark bite can be administered, but that's what the guide says, so I'll roll with it. Anyway, expect lots of puffy scars and missing limbs. If I got a scar like that, you can rest assured I'd wear a t-shirt that says BITTEN BY A SHARK 24 hours a day. ANTICIPATION: PUS!
RUBICON – 8:00PM Sunday (AMC) After multiple unannounced sneak previews, AMC's big new political drama finally has its official debut with its opening two hours. Will AMC continue their winning streak? Early reviews say this show is terribly confusing. OR IS IT? So long as it doesn't have a Smoke Monster, I'm cool with it. ANTICIPATION: INTRIGUE!
DANGEROUS ENCOUNTERS WITH BRADY BARR – 9:00PM tonight (NatGeo – an NBC/Universal network) Tonight, Brady profiles the dreaded cannibal squid. CANNIBAL SQUID! THE SQUID THAT EAST OTHER SQUID! I'm rapt. Does the cannibal squid also like his squid deep-fried and served with marinara sauce? He does? That's so cool! ANTICIPATION: SQUIDDY!
DC CUPCAKES – 10:30PM tonight (TLC) A picky customer returns cupcakes made for a Sweet 16 party. Dude, you can't return a cupcake. It's two bites. Anyone looking for a cupcake refund is a swindler and a con artist. ANTICIPATION: YOU EAT YOU BUY IT!


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What to say, wear and do at a funeral
Being there for the bereaved on the day of the funeral is important. Acknowledge their loss in a way that you find comfortable. Perhaps share memories and tell stories about the person who has died. This may bring tears or smiles and both are okay.
Staying in touch with people in the weeks and months afterwards is crucial, as this is when grief can feel the hardest to cope with.
When you talk about someone who has died with the people who loved them, you're not reminding them that they died, you're reminding them that they lived.
For further help and advice on bereavement go to www.cruse.org.uk
What to wear to a funeral
There are no rules about what you should wear to a funeral.
At some funerals, wearing formal dark clothing is appropriate, but at others, bright colours, flowers or even football team colours could be what the family wants. The days of only wearing black have changed in recent years as more families use colour to make the day feel more personal.
If you're unsure about what the family wants people to wear, ask them. If that's not appropriate, you can contact the funeral director to ask what the dress code for the funeral is.
The most important thing is that you're there and not what you wear.
Should children go to a funeral
There are differing opinions on whether children should be allowed to go to funerals. One way to make this decision is to ask the child if they understand what's going on. Going to the funeral of someone they love can be helpful for children who need to say their own goodbye.
To help a child decide:
- Check they understand what has happened
- Talk about what will happen at a funeral
- Explain they might see people get sad or cry
- Speak honestly
For more advice on how to talk to children about funerals and bereavement go to www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/for-parents
Flowers and donations
You might hear that the family organising a funeral now asks for flowers to come from the family only. Or it could be that the person who died loved flowers and the family would appreciate them.
It's best to check with the family before sending flowers. If this is the case, they might ask for donations to charity instead.
If you don't feel it's appropriate to contact the family, the funeral director usually knows what their wishes are for flowers and donations and will be able to help you.


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The Accounting Historians Journal Vol. 16, No. 2 December 1989 Tom Mouck THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO THE IRONY OF "THE GOLDEN AGE" OF ACCOUNTING METHODOLOGY Abstract: Developments in accounting methodology during the 1960s are contrasted with concurrent developments in philosophy of science. The 1960s was a decade characterized by the widespread adoption of "the scientific method" in accounting methodology. The same decade was characterized by the degeneration of any semblance of consensus among philosophers of science regarding the nature of scientific inquiry. The irony of these incongruous but simultaneous developments is highlighted with the intent of weakening the current atmosphere of uncritical reverence for science and "the scientific method" in accounting research. A more contemporary (and more open) view of science — the postempiri-cist view — also is discussed. Ruth Hines recently has expressed concern about dogmatic tendencies in accounting research; tendencies which are linked to "an unwarranted reverence for science and 'the scientific method' " [1988, pp. 660-61]. Reverence for "the scientific method" can be traced to developments in the 1960s — the decade that has been dubbed "The Golden Age" of accounting methodology [Graffikin, 1988]. The 1960s also has been referred to as the "Decade of Awakening" [Dyckman and Zeff, 1984, p. 233] — the decade during which accounting researchers awoke to the scientific method. This is highly ironic because the 1960s was the decade that saw the deterioration of any semblance of consensus among philosophers of science. Just as accounting researchers were discovering "the scientific method" philosophers of science were witnessing its disintegration. The aim of this article is to undermine the atmosphere of dogmatism noted by Hines by highlighting the irony of the Golden Age of accounting methodology and calling attention to a more con-temporary (more open) view of science that has been referred to as the postempiricist view. THE 1960s: A DECADE OF AWAKENING FOR ACCOUNTING METHODOLOGY There is no question that the 1960s represent a watershed in accounting research. Gaffikin [1987] has argued that, with few


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How to Cope with Employee Burnout
Employees experiencing burnout often feel like they've lost control, and an employee that's sick of the workplace may experience exhaustion and even illness. If you have an employee that shows signs of being burned out, what can you do?
Whatever you do, don't think that you can offer a quick fix, like a vacation or reduced workload. You have to spend time with your employee and come up with a long-term solution. Sit down. Listen. And then decide what to do once you determine the cause of the problem.
Here are some things you can do to try to reduce the potential for burnout in a staff member:
Encourage self-evaluation. Ask the person to focus on those aspects of the job that he or she enjoys the most. After all, he or she did have a reason for accepting the job in the first place. Sometimes, simply reflecting on the positive parts of the job can work wonders.
Consider changing responsibilities. If your employee enjoys a certain aspect of his or her job but hates another aspect, you may want to reassign the hated tasks to someone who may enjoy them or who wants more responsibility. Doing so also helps prevent boredom, a leading cause of burnout.
Just don't let a crafty employee talk you into giving all of his or her grunt work to someone else. In any successful workplace, the fun tasks and the tedious tasks have to be evenly distributed.
Practice frequent, honest communication. Fear and insecurity also contribute to burnout. If you have a positive workplace environment where each employee knows what's expected her, trusts the management staff to be honest and fair, and feels that what she contributes to the job/projects/products is important, then you might find the instances where you have to deal with employee burnout to be few and far between.


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Smart Decision 2014: Analyzing Amendment 7 - Sales Tax
COLUMBIA - Missourians will decide whether they are willing to pay extra at the store to fund transportation improvements, Aug. 5 at the polls. Amendment Seven, a sales tax that would go towards transportation funding, is one of five possible amendments Missourians will vote on at the primary election.
See opposing arguments. See supporting arguments.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, funding from an existing 17-cent-per-gallon fuel tax is not raising the revenue necessary to fund Missouri's transportation system, specifically road improvements and maintenance.
The fuel tax currently funds the majority of these improvements. The tax hasn't been raised in nearly 20 years, but costs of transportation improvements have increased with inflation. Cars are also more fuel-efficient than they were in previous years.
The proposed amendment would institute a .75 percent sales tax. This means for every 10 dollars spent at the store, there would be a cost of 7.5 cents to the consumer. Prescription drugs, gas, and most groceries would all be exempt from the tax.
According to the sample ballot, the tax would mean a projected, "$480 million annually to the state's Transportation and Job Creation Fund."
Since the bill would have a 10-year lifespan, an estimated total of $4.8 billion would go to improving Missouri's highways, roads, bridges, airports, railways, sidewalks and public transit options.
A similar 1-cent sales tax failed to reach voters in 2013 because of a Republican-led filibuster in the Missouri Senate.
Some lawmakers initially said the tax increase should only fund core infrastructure. The bill was stalled because Democrats in the House wanted it to also support alternative transportation. The final version of the bill includes alternative transportation improvements.
Amendment Seven began as HJR 68, which passed in the House on April 9, 2014.
The Senate returned a substitute bill to the House where it was approved on April 29, 2014. The Senate substitute reduced the tax from its original 1 percent to .75 percent.
The bill passed in the Senate the same day.
OPPOSITION TO THE TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX (See supporting arguments.)
Amendment Seven has been a controversial topic among Missouri drivers, as well as many who don't drive. Opponents argue it disproportionately affects the poor, and that exempting gas from being taxed is unfair.
Terry Ganey with Missourians for Better Transportation Solutions, a group of individuals and organizations who have gathered to oppose the sales tax, said the amendment isn't fair to people who don't drive.
According to Ganey, those who don't have a car, or can't afford one, won't be able to reap the benefits of improved roads.
"Seniors, many of whom don't drive, would have to pay more in the sales tax," Ganey said. "While the trucks that use the roads and damage the roads would not have to pay any more in the motor fuel tax."
Many argue the only fair way to fund transportation improvements would be to tax those who use the roads the most, such as truck drivers.
"This amendment means no bucks from big trucks," Ganey said.
He said he supports transportation improvements but thinks the money should come from another outlet.
"The appropriate solution would be a fair solution that taxes the users of the roads rather than seniors and poor people who don't even use the roads," Ganey said. "Drivers have always paid for using the roads in Missouri through a fuel tax. Ours is one of the lowest in the country."
The American Petroleum Institute says Missouri has the sixth lowest gas tax in the country.
Gov. Jay Nixon has also expressed negative views towards the tax.
He said in a news release, "If this effort is successful, Missouri will have the dubious distinction of being a state that, in a matter of months, cut taxes on lawyers and lobbyists, but hiked taxes on bar soap and baseball gloves. I cannot in good conscience endorse a $6.1 billion tax hike on Missouri families and seniors when special interests and the wealthy are being showered with sweetheart deals."
SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX (See opposing arguments.)
Supporters have said they agree with the sales tax because it would be a solution to fixing Missouri's roadways, and would support job growth.
Jewell Patek with Missourians for Safe Transportation and New Jobs, a campaign committee formed in support of the sales tax, said that all Missourians would benefit from this tax, because everyone relies on the roads in some way.
"We all use the roads. All consumer items, all groceries, everything comes through our transportation system," Patek said.
The sales tax would also benefit seniors and the poor specifically, Patek said.
Revenue from the fuel tax is currently not allowed to go towards public transportation, but sales tax revenues could.
"The sales tax can provide the resources that many seniors, for instance, and the disabled, rely on. This will provide additional funding for those resources that many of our poor rely on like bus and other things," Patek said.
Truck Driver and Missouri resident Jerry Johnson, also expressed support for the amendment.
According to Johnson, truck drivers already pay extra taxes on top of the fuel tax.
"Raising the fuel tax would just be excessive. It wouldn't do good things to our trucking industry," Johnson said.
MoDOT has released a list of projects to be funded in the central region.


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DescriptionUno is a conversion of the popular card game of the same name. The goal is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards, but you have to shout out Uno! when you have one card left, or you have to pick up another one. Players take turns to play special cards that skip players, force players to draw additional cards, reverse the flow of the game, and so on. A card can only be placed on top of the pile if it is the same type of card, or if it is the same colour. If neither of these conditions occur, the player must pick up another card.
There are three different modes of play in Gameloft's version of Uno:
- Quick Play - selecting this begins a game of Uno immediately.
- Tournament - in this mode, you must beat your opponents in five rounds of Uno.
- Custom Game - this mode lets you play Uno however you play it normally. Many features are customizable, such as AI difficulty, scoring type, penalties, and how you draw additional cards.
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For those who are looking for a property for end use, there are plenty of options available in the National Capital Region (NCR). However, it depends on how soon you want to move in to your new home. If you want to shift within a year, you should look for properties that are close to completion. Some projects that will be completed within a year include Lotus Greens Panache, Lotus Greens Boulevard, Supertech Cape Town, etc. Several options in resale are also available if you want to shift immediately.
For those who plan to shift within 3 years, there are several newly launched projects in Noida. Lotus Greens Sports City is one such project. Located in Sector 150, it enjoys good connectivity with prime areas of NCR. Large sized flats with premium facilities would be available at a rate of 4,500-5,000 per sq ft. If your budget is Rs 1 Crore, you can easily get high-end homes for a price of around Rs 90 lakh. [Read more…]


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Starbucks® Cork Bottom Mug - White, 12 fl oz. A ceramic desktop-style coffee mug with a unique cork bottom and press-in lid.
Enjoy every sip of summer with the Starbucks® Cork Bottom Mug. The cork accent gives this white ceramic coffee mug a unique look while helping to protect hands and surfaces from heat and providing cushion and grip. And the mug's stable desktop-style shape and easy press-in lid help minimize spills. Holds up to 12 fl oz. Starbucks name on side.


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Red Centre carbon farming blueprint on hold
A draft methodology for carbon farming at Henbury Station in central Australia has not been approved by the Federal Government.
The 5,000 square kilometre former cattle station, about 120 kilometres south of Alice Springs, was purchased by RM Williams Agricultural Holdings for $13 million in 2011.
The Federal Government contributed $9 million of the price as part of its National Reserve System.
The aim at the time was to de-stock the land and return it to its natural state to earn carbon credits.
Qantas has already agreed to purchase one million tonnes of credits from the venture.
A Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency spokeswoman says the project's proposed rangeland restoration methodology was considered but not approved.
She says the Domestic Offset Integrity Committee refused to on the grounds that further information is required before it can proceed.
RM Williams was aiming to have the methodology finalised by the end of 2012, in accordance with its two-year timeline for generating credits.
The project is having teething problems.
In October, project chief executive David Pearse left the company.
Shortly afterwards, RM Williams said it was going to completely restructure its carbon conservation project model.
At the same time, chief operating officer Rory Richards said the company had partnered in the venture with C-Quest Capital.
He said that, while Henbury Station had been completely de-stocked, a future model should incorporate livestock and beef production.
Topics: environmental-management, environmentally-sustainable-business, federal-government, nt, alice-springs-0870
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A classical Ayurvedic remedy for liver disorders
Arogyavardhini Ras is an outstanding blood purifier and rejuvenating for the liver. It is a gentle laxative and cholacogogue that excretes out aggravated pitta (excess bile) from the liver and restores its normal functions. It stimulates fat metabolism thereby it helps reduce bad cholesterol level.


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Riverside Police Department
How Does Youth Court Work?
Cases dealing with misdemeanor
crimes that have been committed within the city limits are referred directly
to the Riverside Youth Court from the Riverside Police Department, Riverside
County Probation Department and the Riverside Unified and Alvord Unified
School Districts. Once a juvenile is referred to youth court, the juvenile
and his or her parent will meet with youth court staff to review the program
requirements and sign all required paperwork. To be eligible for youth
court, the juvenile must first admit guilt and the parent must consent
in writing to their child's participation in the program.
The case is then scheduled for an adult judge trial or a peer jury trial. If the case is tried with the adult judge model a youth defense attorney will represent the juvenile. The prosecutor will also be a youth attorney; adult attorneys are available to mentor the youth attorneys prior to the trial. In this model, each youth attorney makes an opening statement, the juvenile testifies and is cross-examined, both attorneys recommend a disposition, and the jury considers the facts of the case. The jury deliberates until it reaches a consensus in determining a fair disposition for the juvenile respondent. The peer jury model does not use youth attorneys. Instead, the members of the jury are presented with the facts of the case in advance and prepare relevant questions. Each juror may ask questions directly to the juvenile respondent. The deliberation process is the same as it is in the adult judge model.
The primary function of the Riverside Youth Court is to determine a fair and restorative sentence for the juvenile respondent. Dispositions will include mandatory future jury duty, and one or more of the following: community service, letters of apology, essays, educational workshops, counseling, restitution, drug testing, jail tour, curfew restrictions, behavior contract, and other creative dispositions.
When the disposition is completed, the respondent's case will be closed. No criminal charges will be filed in the traditional juvenile justice system and the juvenile will have no criminal record.
The Riverside Youth Court convenes twice a month.
All youth court volunteers will receive training in the juvenile justice system, the concept of restorative justice, and the deliberation process. Each volunteer will receive 6 hours of community service for attending the training and an additional 3 hours of community service each time he/she participates in a court session.
Youth Court Information
Monique Cisneros (951) 826-5544 or click to email
Officer Navar (951) 826-5759 or click to email
Orange Station:
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Land Divers
The burglar stood at the bedroom window and watched them drive the Mini into the garage. They'd had the car windows open and Noddy and Cissy had been singing, very loudly, the calypso carol the lower school choir would perform at the Christmas concert: "See him a-lying on a bed of straw, drafty stable with an open door…"
It was Cissy's turn to clamber out of the back of the car and run down the slick ramp to open the garage door, oxfords slapping on the tarmac. She always made a show of her effort. The door was so heavy: apple green, and so heavy.
"Like bricks," Mummy always said and said then, shaking her head slightly, but with a small smile at the sight of Cissy hauling the door: her matchstick legs, their regulation gray socks crumpled at the ankles, braced against the ground, all muscle; one gray ribbon dangling limp at her shoulder; her features in a grimace of determination.
At that point, Noddy was still singing the carol's last verse, belting it: "Mine are riches from thy po -ver-ty, from thine innocence e- ter -nity…"
"Shut up, Nod." Cissy hissed back at the car, dragging the huge green door sideways. "I said, shut up!"
"Mine for- give -ness by thy death…for me…"
"Shut up!"
"Just because you can't sing."
"Can too."
"Can not."
"Can too."
"Girls, the lamingtons." Which shut them up. They wouldn't get the lamingtons for afternoon tea if they didn't.
Cissy stepped out of the way and Mummy zipped down the ramp into the garage; and as it was Noddy's turn, then, to shut the garage door behind them, Cissy teased Noddy and they began to spar again: "Can not." "Can too." "Can not." Cissy was carrying both of their book bags out of the trunk, dwarfed by them. The stiff brown cases banged against her knees on either side.
But they were laughing, really, all three of them. And all that time, or at least some of that time, he was watching them, standing right above their heads at Mummy's bedroom window, watching them.
It had rained on the way home from the library, that sudden torrential summer rain of a Sydney December, and the road itself and the glossy elephantine foliage in the front garden steamed, streaming water. The front gate stuck, and squeaked; the front door—apple green, with its great brass knocker—stuck too, as it always did in the wet. Mummy had to try the key at least four times before it turned. And all that time, or some of that time, the burglar was in Mummy's bedroom—or by then, perhaps, he was getting out of it.
They only realized this later, of course, when Noddy found Mummy's topaz ring—a big, ugly square…
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Piero Ferrari celebrates 50 years of the Professional Institute A.Ferrari in Maranello
Maranello, 7 June 2013 – Ferrari Vice Chairman Piero Ferrari took part in the festivities for the 50th anniversary of the Professional Institute A. Ferrari in Maranello, which was founded thanks to Enzo Ferrari and supported by the city of Maranello, as a professional trade school in the area of automotive.
The institute, which was started as a private specialist school for Ferrari employees, was transformed in the mid-60s into a public school, contributing to train many mechanics, who worked at Ferrari, a tradition still continued today.
"It is a great pleasure to celebrate the anniversary," Piero Ferrari said during the ceremony. "It shows the farsightedness of my father in terms of professional training and underlines once more the importance of the connection between the Company and the territory, where it was founded and developed."
In the year 1965 the institute was named Ipsia Alfredo Ferrari, in memory of Alfredo (Dino) Ferrari, son of the founder, who died at a young age of muscular dystrophy.


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If you've invested in the Creative Blaster X-Fi you'll be able to take advantage of its built-in wireless feature with the Creative Wireless Receiver media receiver.
It means you can place your speakers around the house, and pipe your music straight from your laptop.
It's a small, black box that comes with its own remote control unit. It works seamlessly with the software you've installed with the sound card, so setting it up is straightforward. You plug the receiver into your speakers, but it's so small it hardly takes up any space.
Pairing with the sound card is easy, as there are two channels on the back of the unit you can switch to, as well as an Auto mode.
As a standalone device, you probably won't invest in the Creative Wireless Receiver, but it makes logical sense as an add-on.


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Welcome to Texas on the Potomac's "The Week Ahead," a preview of events to come on Capitol Hill and at the White House this week.
This week's report was written by William K. Moore of ViaNovo.
Assuming the conventions reconfirm the electoral draw that has been status quo since April, both President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney will be eligible to triumph in an election that in normal circumstances both would be disqualified from winning, President Obama by a dismal economic record and Governor Romney by an unappealing image.
About 30 million people watched Mitt Romney accept the Republican nomination to be president of the United States Thursday night, nearly one-quarter fewer than watched John McCain four years ago. The Republican convention effectively critiqued Barack Obama and presented Governor Romney's resume, but probably did not reset Romney's distant and elite image.
Whatever improvement the Republican ticket gains in the polls, it probably would have been better had Romney abandoned the prime-time antics of Clint Eastwood profanely addressing an empty chair. The polling bounce would undoubtedly be better if the broadcast featured instead a video (aired outside prime time) of real people testifying to Mitt Romney's values, compassion and economic expertise.
Democrats will gather Tuesday in Charlotte to renominate President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. The Democrats will answer the Republican critiques and compare their agenda for the future with what they say are Republican plans to reinstate economic policies that produced the 2008 crash. It is likely their polling rebound will offset the Republican bounce.
The persistent status quo will increase the importance of the three October presidential debates. The debates are poor forums for addressing candidates' disqualifying values, making them more likely to become settings for the candidates to seek additional ways to disqualify their opponent.
Congress returns September 10 for 13 days of pre-election legislating, reconvening for 16 additional legislative days after Election Day. The pre-election session will concentrate on enacting a bipartisan agreement to avoid a government shutdown; all other significant legislative items have been postponed to the Lame Duck session.


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Hometown: Old Lyme, Connecticut
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When Megan Devlin was 10, her parents separated. Her father struggled to find a full-time job during the recession, so she started babysitting before she was legally old enough to work.
When she turned 16, she started busing tables at a restaurant. She bought her first car, so she could pick up her siblings and drive to work.
"I had more disposable income than my parents," she said. "I'd buy groceries and gas for my family. I felt obligated to financially support them."
Devlin is now on a full ride at Ithaca College as a Park scholar.
"I worked my butt off in high school because I knew I would have to fund college on my own," she says. "I was bawling my eyes out when I got the call about the scholarship. I had an amazing college counselor who encouraged me to apply for it. I couldn't attend IC without it."
Today, Devlin helps pay her brother's tuition bills at another college because he didn't take advantage of the same scholarship opportunities, and her parents can't afford to make payments right now. She works up to 20 hours a week during the summers on top of unpaid internships. She's received a living stipend the past two summers to help with rent in the cities where she interned, and she worked to pay for groceries and commuting.
Devlin knows that not everyone is as fortunate as she is. She helped organize an event called "Occupy the Mic" to help students talk about their student loan debt.
Still, she says, "You can't put a price tag on the mentorship, the connections, the support of the professors. A degree doesn't automatically entitle you to anything. It's the additional experiences that are worth the cost of education."
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- Styling by Mr Tony Cook, Junior Fashion Editor, MR PORTER
- Words by Mr Peter Henderson, Senior Fashion Writer, MR PORTER
Just like some of the best Italian food on the planet is found among the Michelin-starred restaurants of Tokyo, Japanese fashion brands produce some of the best American-inspired preppy and heritage menswear in the world. A pivotal moment in Japan's fascination with American style occurred in 1965 with the release of Mr Teruyoshi Hayashida's seminal photography book Take Ivy, which documented how students dressed on the campuses of the best universities in the US. Since then the scene has exploded, with the prominence of Japanese selvedge denim a good example. Indeed, the MR PORTER buyers visit Tokyo several times a year to source the latest products from its roster of native brands, which combine a fastidious knowledge of US costume history with meticulous attention to detail in fabric, finishing and fit. One of these brands is Beams Plus, which is a signature menswear line from the Japanese multi-brand retailer Beams, and whose philosophy, in its own words, is "to suggest the updated styles of the American uniforms of the mid-1940s to mid-1960s, based on a deep understanding and appreciation".
Not widely available outside of Japan, Beams Plus' preppy-with-a-twist collections have been a popular addition to MR PORTER, so we are delighted that the brand is kicking off our series of exclusive capsule collections this summer.
Based on the concept of "Ivy surfer" - collegiate meets coast - the collection takes cues from preppy American style but with a uniquely Japanese twist. "I got inspired when I first saw the 'Palm Graphics' artworks by [surf-inspired artist] Mr Koji Toyoda," Mr Shinsuke Nakada of Beams Plus explains. "And I thought his approach could work with traditional American styles. I liked the idea of the smarter Ivy look being set against the more relaxed surfer vibe." This concept is expressed quite literally in the motifs that feature throughout the collection. Images of surfer culture collide with icons of Ivy style in prints where "waves are represented by collegiate ties, or surfboards are replaced with penny loafers and deck shoes".
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Climbing up the gangplank onto the deck of El Galeón, the full-scale replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon that's currently berthed at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, isn't as smooth as boarding a similarly-sized private yacht, nor are the accommodations so comfortable.
Slideshow: Onboard the El Galeón
But the reward is an up-close glimpse back in time. A time when it took dozens of strong men just to hoist and maintain the sails of a ship that crossed oceans laden with people, livestock, cargo and even treasure.
Modern touches
Unlike its ancestors, El Galeón has a diesel engine, generator and even radar, GPS and modern chartplotting equipment. Those are necessities although well-concealed.
If you look carefully, you might spot the pill-shaped Furuno radar unit mounted in the crow's nest of the main mast. But for all intents and purposes, this 55-meter (180 feet) wooden ship is very old-world.
"We only use the motor when we absolutely have to, if we're due someplace and there's no wind," said Ulises Ceustodio, one of El Galeón's full-time crew who has been aboard for about a year. "We use the sails most of the time. But, because square sail vessels such as this only sail well downwind, it is sometimes necessary."
The ship, which was designed and built in Spain by Ignacio Fernandez Vial and is owned by the Nao Victoria Foundation, carries more than 9,600 square feet of sail. Ceustodio said it takes a minimum of 19 sailors to work the ship, but the preferred number is around 23.
El Galeón began its most recent voyage in Seville, Spain and made its way across the Atlantic to San Juan, Puerto Rico, before heading up to the Sunshine State in support of Viva Florida, the celebration to commemorate Florida's 500-year history since it was first charted and named by European explorers.
Six deck tour
St. Augustine is the fourth and final Florida port to be visited by El Galeón and will be here until June 9.
"This is my favorite city of the four, I think," said Captain Manuel Murube on Tuesday when El Galeón arrived. "It feels very much like a small town in Spain, and the people are very welcoming."
On Thursday Ceustodio, who also serves as the ship's diver, led visitors on a guided tour of the ship's six decks, beginning with the forecastle deck. He pointed out the ship's bell and one of the capstans, a large, deck-mounted winch that is turned by several men to raise sails or anchors.
Visitors went to the main deck, where the giant wheel which steers the ship was placed just aft of the main mast, and then up to the poop deck, the raised deck in the stern area.
Then came a view of what Ceustodio called the "noble area," a section where, historically, only the captain, officers and dignitaries could venture. That section features the dining room, offices and a panoramic view out the stern windows.
Below on the gun deck, several cannons were at the ready, their huge barrels sticking out the square hatches on the side of the hull. The cargo area is deeper below, where visitors can watch a brief film in a makeshift theater.
"I find this to be fascinating," said Mandy McCormack of St. Augustine, who said she wanted to be one of the first to tour the ship. "It's impressive enough when you see it from the dock, but coming up here, seeing the grandeur of it all, it's amazing. Look how high we are, higher than the Bridge (of Lions). I also love that you can see the masts sticking up from almost anywhere in the city. We need to get more of these ships here."
The ship replicates the galleons that were part of Spain's West Indies fleet between the 16th and 18th centuries. Galleons were large, armed vessels used in transoceanic trade, and they evolved in response to Spain's need for an ocean-crossing cargo ship capable of fending off pirates.
Don Pedro Menendez, St. Augustine's founder, arrived in a ship much like El Galeón.
Crewmate Miguel Talegon said life aboard the ship is devoid of most creature comforts, especially at sea.
"We take saltwater showers, just like the old sailors did," he said. "And we work hard. Sailing a ship like this is not easy."
Ceustodio said the crew works in three shifts, or watches, with four hours on duty followed by eight hours of rest, then back on watch.
"There's not a lot of time for goofing off, but we enjoy it," he said. "That's why we do it."
He said most of the ships officers were paid, but that many of the crew, like himself, were volunteers.
They feed us and take care of us, of course," he said. "But most of us are doing this for the reward of the experience."
* The ship will be at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina until June 9.
* Those wishing to board the El Galeón may do so, starting Thursday.
* Visitors are accepted from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger.
* Tickets can be purchased at Ripley's Red Train Tours and the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center or at www.vivaflorida.org


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The IT job market snapped back last month from disappointing September losses, which was the first down month for the tech sector since 2010.
"This October rebound in IT job creation is exactly what we predicted last month in our analysis of the September BLS jobs report," says David Foote, CEO at IT analyst firm Foote Partners, in a statement released over the weekend. BLS employment numbers report that the IT sector added 12,500 jobs in October versus September's where more than 1,700 IT jobs were lost.
"In September there was a lot of nervousness in the market place created by presidential campaign rhetoric about the end of the Bush era tax cuts in January. That, and normal end-of-the-year fiscal planning activity as the start of the final calendar quarter [October 1st] was approaching. This caused some hesitance as companies stepped back and rechecked their budgets and hiring plans," says Foote.
October, however, was a solid month, gaining more than 23 percent over the 2012 average of 9,600. "This was not just a reversal of September's dip but a big statement that demand for IT professionals is unquestioned," says Foote. "This is a strong and sustained trend that is impervious to the occasional market hiccup."
The two largest sectors of IT to see growth were management and technical consulting services, which added more than 4,500 jobs and computer systems design/related services, which added 6,600 jobs. October marked the 29th consecutive month of job growth in these two segments which combined, have added 291,200 new jobs to U.S. payrolls in 2012.
Telecommunications and Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services segments gained a smaller margin, 1,400 jobs, but still that is a major improvement over the 2012 average of 1,640 jobs lost per month. "I'm certain that we will also see strong IT numbers in November's employment report," says Foote.
Tech America last week released its report indicating similar signals. According to the trade association, the tech sector grew 3.3 percent in the first half of 2012, showing growth in three of the four areas that Tech America's tracks.
Rich Hein is a senior writer for CIO.com and covers IT careers. Follow everything from CIO.com on Twitter @CIOonline, on Facebook, and on Google +.
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Former Citi CEO and Wall Street legend Sandy Weill is hosting Squawk Box today, and it's unlike anything we've ever seen.
He's waxing philosophical on everything (Weill even called for the break-up of Wall Street banks) and, even more importantly, almost every guest has some relation to Weill through his many philanthropic causes.
- JD Hove from the National Academy Foundation was a guest, and Weill is the founder and chairman of that organization.
- Clive Gillman, the Director of Carnegie Hall, where Weill has a a recital hall named after him and is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
- Jessica Bibliowicz, Weill's daughter and CEO of National Financial Partners corp.
- Dr. Laurie Glimcher Dean of the Weill Cornell Medical Center, of course, Weill sits on the Board of Trustees.
That is just totally baller.


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Zidane sees red as Italy win Cup
Zidane is shown the red card by referee Horacio Elizondo after butting Materazzi.
BERLIN, Germany -- Italy won a penalty shootout 5-3 to lift the World Cup for the fourth time after French captain Zinedine Zidane was sensationally sent off near the end of the final that was tied 1-1 after extra time.
The French captain was shown the red card in the final match of his career for inexplicably headbutting Marco Materazzi.
Zidane had scored a seventh minute penalty to put France ahead in Sunday's final in Berlin with Materazzi equalizing 12 minutes later.
With the shock of Zidane's moment of madness still hanging over the Olympic stadium, the greatest prize in world football went down to the lottery of spot kicks.
Italy kept their nerve the better with five immaculate penalties, the fifth and crucial strike from the boot of Fabio Grosso.
David Trezeguet's missed effort for France which hit the underside of the crossbar ultimately proved the difference, the only player from either side to miss.
"It's incredibly emotional, words cannot hardly describe it," Grosso said. "Maybe we still don't realize what we have achieved. We really wanted to win and in the end we made it."
It was the first penalty shootout in a final since the 1994 World Cup. Brazil beat Italy 3-2 in that match.
"I've won many championships, many scudetti (Italian league titles), but a joy so big I have never felt," Italy coach Marcello Lippi said. "It is the greatest joy, absolutely."
Zidane, widely admired for his performances in his farewell to football, had come close to ending his career in a blaze of glory as his extra time header was brilliantly saved by Gianluigi Buffon.
Heated exchange
But with the clock ticking down he was involved in a heated argument with his fellow goalscorer Materazzi.
The exchange had still seemed innocent enough until Zidane inexplicably headbutted the Italian defender in the chest.
Referee Horacio Elizondo was left with no alternative but to send Zidane to the dressing room, an ignominious end to the career of one of the greatest footballers of all time.
A game that had expected to be a cagey affair got off to an explosive start as Thierry Henry needed extensive treatment after being dazed by a Fabio Cannavaro body-check as the Italy captain made an early impact in his 100th international.
A dazed Henry had barely recovered when Florent Malouda drove into the box and was felled by a clumsy challenge from Materazzi.
Zidane stepped up to take the seventh-minute penalty, opting to impudently chip the diving Gianluigi Buffon, the ball going in via the underside of the crossbar.
Zidane, who headed two goals in the 1998 final, became the fourth player to score three times in finals after Brazilian duo Vava and Pele and England's Geoff Hurst, who got a hat-trick in the 1966 final.
Italy were temporarily shaken but equalized after 19 minutes when Materazzi atoned for his earlier slackness by rising high above Patrick Vieira to head home an Andrea Pirlo corner from the right.
With France rocking at the back, Materazzi nearly repeated the medicine and Italy were close to a second in the 36th minute when Pirlo curled in another tempting corner which striker Luca Toni headed against the bar.
Henry, who was a frustrated, unused substitute in the 1998 final against Brazil, burst into life at the start of the second half.
Twice he jigged through the defense with dangerous runs and then had a sharp shot blocked by Buffon.
France were looking the more dangerous although Fabien Barthez was beaten again in the 62nd minute by a Toni header which was ruled out for offside.
France lost key midfielder Patrick Vieira to a hamstring strain midway through the second half but maintained the pressure amid the tiredness as the error count rose.
In extra time it was France who looked the more likely to score as Franck Ribery shot agonisingly just wide after 99 minutes before Zidane forced the spectacular save from Buffon after meeting a Willy Sagnol cross with a stunning header.
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HAITI- Its origin and Recent Tragedy
Almost a month back one of the worst tragedies occurred in Haiti, a small country with less than 10 million population. The disaster of January 12, 2010 killed more than 2 lakhs inhabitants, mostly poor farmers and workers. It is reported that for almost one week there was no food and medical aid from anywhere from Spain, USA and France, in particular, as they have been ruling directly or indirectly over Haiti. France ruled Haiti for a long after Spanish control. Accordingly the official language of Haiti is French.
Aid has trickled thereafter. But many thousand unfortunate remained under debris for more than a week. Instead of direct and substantial help to Haitians, particularly the orphans, there was attempt to take away or kidnap, many orphans by missionaries for adoption at a price or conversion. Some missionaries were even caught and jailed for sometime. Even after a fortnight of disastrous quake there were "Thousands of criminals on the loose and reports of rape and violence" and all types of crimes. USA could send hundreds of soldiers and volunteers to help in all spheres. But USA did not. Had USA or UN taken emergency measures and aid, there would have been some immediate relief to the poor victims of worst earthquake.
It will enlighten many to know the origin and history of Haiti in brief, as Haiti though founded in 1492 by Columbus, is now "oldest black republic in the world and second oldest independent in the world."
Columbus, as is well known, was trying to reach India, but reached Haiti in 1492 a part of West Indies. Columbus thought that he had reached West of India, i.e. Haiti and adjoining areas, south of Cuba and touching Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea. Haiti is an Indian word meaning high ground. There are two chains of rugged mountains in North as well as in South, so it was named as Haiti and is known as Haiti since the time of discovery by Christopher Columbus.
During 500 years of its known existence, Haiti has met with many tragedies because of greed of Western Powers, particularly Spain, France and USA. Haiti was conquered, destroyed and re-conquered a number of times.
Columbus himself discovered gold and built a small fort of timber in Haiti. He left behind some of the crew, to guard the fort and get gold from the gold mines. But the aboriginals known as 'Arawak Indians' destroyed the fort and killed all those whom Columbus left behind. Haitis estimated population in 1991 was about seven million and it would be about 10 million in year 2010 before the worst tragedy struck killing as per latest estimate more than 2 lakhs inhabitants.
Because of the discovery of gold, many more Spanish settlers came to Haiti. "They forced the Indians to mine gold and raise food for them. They treated the Indians so harshly that by 1580 only a few hundred Indians were alive. The Spanish settlers brought slaves from Africa to "work for them" Spain continued to control Haiti and Dominican Republic till the French, English and Dutch pirates stationed in small island of Taruga made the life of spainiocals miserable. Accordingly king of Spain ordered them to leave Haiti and Dominican Republic and go to Mexico and Peru where Spain established new settlements. Haiti in due course, became a French settlement. French became the official language. France had brought almost 5,00,000 slaves from Africa in contrast to 60,000 French. French made Haiti more prosperous than even their colony in part of Canada.
However during French Revolution of 1791, the so called slaves became conscious and rebelled against the French. Though Napoleon had sent French soldiers to recapture Haiti and make it French colony but it was short lived. The rebels defeated the French and General Jean Jacques Diesoline, leader of rebels, proclaimed Haiti an independent country, thereafter recognized all over the world.
In Haiti more than 80% are farmers and live in villages. They grow sugarcane; coffee which are processed there and exported to USA and other countries. Besides Haiti grows cotton. There are cotton mills and craft workers handicrafts that they have woven. Only 5 to 10 percent know French and rule the country, Republic of Haiti.
February 15, 2010 Posted by Har Charan Singh | Achievers, Cold War, Political Commentary, Religion, USA, World History | 2 lakhs people killed in Haiti, adoption of orphans in Haiti, coffee., Discovery of Gold in Haiti, Fort bulit by Colombus in Haiti, French and US rule in Haiti, French official language of Haiti, Hait agriculture sugarcane, Haiti Disaster, Haiti earthquake, Haiti earthquake victims, Haiti economy, Haiti founded in 1492 by Colombus, Haiti Population, Haiti quake, Haiti social demography, Haiti tragedy, History of Haiti, Napoleon and Haiti, rape and voilence in Haiti after quake, Role of US in Haiti after disaster, slaves from Africa in Haiti, Spanish | Leave a comment
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