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Most tiny enterprise owners would be pleased to understand that one of their working charges can be decreased by 1000's of bucks. There is at least 1 notable instance that represents a prime opportunity for substantial cost savings. Curiously adequate this working expense is usually ignored as a sensible candidate for conserving income for a assortment of causes. In this scenario and several other distinguished cost locations, banking institutions are often the current support provider.
The instance just alluded to is credit card processing expenses. Virtually all small firms accept credit score cards as a principal technique for buyers getting their items and solutions. Modest enterprise owners are regularly unfamiliar with what credit score card processing solutions are really costing them. Even for individuals who comprehend that these services may possibly be as well high-priced are less sure what to do about it.
A key cause for the confusion and uncertainties revolve about the probability in most cases that credit score card providers are both supplied immediately by the bank for a small organization or alternatively provided by a firm that was encouraged by the financial institution. In this kind of circumstances accurate charges are rarely emphasized. A modest company proprietor probably continues an costly business romantic relationship out of some loyalty to their financial institution or basically simply because it is less complicated to preserve an present supplier in spot.
Simply because many conventional bank providers such as industrial loans have grow to be harder for small businesses everywhere to acquire, a lot of industrial borrowers are progressively questioning why they should preserve other bank solutions this kind of as credit score card processing. Ironically it turns out that tiny organization loans are also often offered at considerably decrease costs from substitute companies, some of them banking institutions and some not. Banking institutions usually hold a place of trust with a organization because the banks provide financial providers needed by a modest company. Nonetheless recent activities have demonstrated that not only have several banking institutions stopped supplying modest enterprise financing but they have also restructured and eliminated a lot of other monetary products. The inability of a financial institution to serve in a continuing place of trust is also associated to the discovery that many have been usually overcharging for their loans and other companies. In the economic climate and fiscal situations just lately faced by small organizations, a organization can no extended afford to overpay for any business cost. Credit score card processing fees may well turn out to be the proverbial tip of the iceberg when tiny enterprise owners are examining techniques for minimizing working costs.


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Can we come back tomorrow, and every single day?8th Grader, P.S. 4 Washington Heights
The BioBus mobile science lab parks in front of schools and gives teachers and students access to research microscopes. On a typical day, 6 classes of up to 30 students each can board the bus. Our lessons typically last 45 minutes and cover a variety of subjects. Use the menu below to learn more about our lessons.
Recommended for students boarding BioBus for the first time
Explore the inner workings of Daphnia, a shrimp-like animal found in ponds and puddles across NYC and the country. This millimeter-long crustacean has a transparent shell; using the state-of-the-art microscopes on board the BioBus, students have the unique opportunity to observe the inner workings and properties of a live animal. They will also use a hand-held microscope to explore the hidden structure of the world around them: their clothes, their shoes and even their own bodies. They will draw the microscopic texture of their skin, the shapes in their hair, the fibers of their T-shirts. Students will leave the BioBus with the better understanding of how to relate the structure and functions of living and nonliving objects.
Recommended for: PreK - 1
Explore the inner workings of Daphnia, a shrimp-like animal found in ponds and puddles across NYC and the country. This millimeter-long crustacean has a transparent shell; using the state-of-the-art microscopes on board the BioBus, students have the unique opportunity to observe the inner workings of a live animal, including a beating heart, twitching muscles, digestive system, and more. They will also use a hand-held digital microscope to study much bigger animals: themselves! They will explore the characteristics of their body, looking for traits that make us mammals. They will observe their skin under the microscope, the structure of their eyes, and discuss the function of the hair in their ears. Students will leave the BioBus with a better understanding of the parts that form the body of an animal- big or small.
Recommended for: 2-3
Many of our students think that bugs are fascinating – we do too! In this lesson, students will use microscopes to observe and compare familiar insects (and crustaceans) in an unfamiliar way. Under the microscope, bugs have hair and spines and whole lot of other traits that are invisible to the naked eye. We ask our students what these traits are for and talk about how bugs can survive so well while staying so small.
Recommended for: Pre K - 3
Wriggling and tumbling, paramecia, amoeba and bacteria race across the screen of the BioBus video microscopes, revealing the diversity and complexity of single-celled organisms. Observing Daphnia, students discover how skin, muscle, nerve, and blood cells have evolved from these single-celled organisms to work together inside the ecosystem a living animal, and how Daphnia interacts with the microscopic elements of its freshwater ecosystem.
Recommended for: Grades 4 - 12
Uncover the incredible organization in all living organisms -- moving from organism to organs to cells to organelles -- in just one class period. Students will observe Daphnia, a transparent crustacean just a few millimeters long; under the microscope, they will easily see its organs and then, with another turn of the microscope knob, the cells within those organs. They can compare Daphnia's cells to their own, which they can swab and see easily using the high-power BioBus microscopes. The organelles of your students' own cells are revealed in living color, along with the organelles of other animal cells and plant cells using powerful video microscopes.
Recommended for: Grades 6 - 12
Aboard the BioBus, key concepts on the L.E. Regents Exam come to life. BioBus scientists have designed *four* distinct labs that directly reinforce knowledge and skills students need for the lab-related questions in Part D of the L.E. Regents. All labs contain a quick refresher on the parts of a microscope, as students gain hands-on experience with advanced microscopy; additional topics can include osmosis & diffusion, food webs & ecosystems, experimental design & data analysis, or the levels of organization in biology. Our scientists will work with you to determine which of these labs is best for your students – hopefully, we will have enough time to cover them all!
Recommended for: Grades 9-12
Recommended for students who have been on the BioBus before
Observe, first hand, the remarkable results of 500 million years of evolution! Students will use microscopes to observe the form and function of several adaptations that have allowed arthropods (e.g. insects and crustaceans) to thrive and become the most diverse group of animals on earth. We will also discuss how an organism's ecosystem can impact the traits it evolves.
Recommended for: Grades 4-8; recommended for students who have been on the BioBus once before
Discover the microscopic material properties of food, and learn how ordinary ingredients lead to an amazing variety of delectable delights. In this lesson, students explore concepts of physical science by mixing, beating and shaking everyday kitchen ingredients and observing their changes both by eye and under the research microscopes. BioBus scientists will lead the discussion covering phases of matter, mixtures and solutions, and highlight how properties of the foods that we eat are determined by the particles in their ingredients. Students will be working with eggs and dairy in this lesson. They should not come into direct contact with these materials, but be mindful of any allergies!
Recommended for: Grades 4 - 12
Students will experience what it is like to be a true research scientist -- conducting multiple experimental trials, collecting and analyzing data to answer an scientific question. The vast majority of biology experiments are done not using human subjects, but on simpler, smaller organisms -- and the experiments we do on the BioBus are no different. Using Daphnia as a model organism, students add different chemicals to Daphnia's environment and study how this affects Daphnia's physiology by measuring its heart rate both before and after the treatment. They will also stimulate Daphnia with lights of different colors and quantify the animals' behavioral response, learning how these simple kinds of behavioral studies teach us about our own responses to stimuli.
Recommended for: Grades 6 - 12; recommended for students who have been on the BioBus once before
Afterschool BioBase programs allow students to fulfill their scientific potential. Over the course of the semester, students learn to formulate and test their own hypotheses. Students engage in lessons from a variety of scientific fields such as biological sciences, environmental sciences, and materials science. Currently, BioBus partners with existing community programs to offer research science experiences to the community.
Recommended for: grades 3-12
Sunday Science occurs in 4-session blocks throughout the school year. Students are guided on an amazing scientific journey in one of our varied topics. The class is conducted in small experimental groups to increase the scientist-to-student ratio and to maximize the students' hands-on scientific exploration.
Recommended for: ages 8-12
During summer camp, students engage in week-long hands-on scientific exploration. Working side-by-side with research scientists, students will develop hypotheses and design experiments. Check back for details for next summer!
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Ming-Na Wen was injured while performing stunts as Melinda May in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4, so her real-world injury was written into the storyline for season 5.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5 has launched Coulson and his team into a dark dystopian future. The first episode revealed they were transported there by a Kree Monolith, but - in an intriguing twist - they didn't all materialize in the same place. Instead, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents were scattered across a mysterious bunker, one that had survived the destruction of Earth. What's more, they didn't all emerge from their journey unscathed. Agent May found herself appearing partway through solid matter, with a steel pipe impaling her leg.
Related: No New Marvel Shows Happening at ABC This Year
Speaking to TVLine, Ming-Na Wen explained the reason for the injury. She was injured in real life while performing stunts for season 4, and blew out her left ACL and meniscus. In April 2017, when the actress attended Wondercon, she was actually brought onto stage in a wheelchair. While the injury didn't affect production of season 4, fans were deeply concerned about whether she would be able to perform in the next season. It clearly hasn't caused any major problems, in part because the writers wrote the injury into the show. In addition, Wen credits "a really great PT, a wonderful brace, and an incredible stunt team that works their choreography to cater to my injury."
May's injury has been a recurring, and important, plot point. Four seasons on, fans are used to the idea that May is essentially unbeatable. She's faced down everything from rogue Inhumans to Asgardian berserkers, and emerged triumphant. The injury has made S.H.I.E.L.D.'s ultimate warrior unusually vulnerable. Although she's still able to handle herself - even neutralizing Kree agents due to her superior skill - May ultimately lost in battle with Sinara, Kasius's best warrior. Fans briefly believed she had actually been killed, but in reality May had been kept alive to participate in Kasius's brutal gladiator matches. Fitz saved her life by manipulating Kasius, encouraging him to send May to the surface.
Now May faces her greatest challenge yet. She's badly injured, weaker than ever before, and stranded on the surface. The atmosphere is thin, meaning she won't be able to breathe well (according to Wen, the show simulated this by using wind machines; it seems when there's little atmosphere, it's always windy). Worse still, she's now being hunted by the 'Roaches, the monstrous creatures introduced in the season 5 premiere. May's used to being the one who does the rescuing, but this time she's desperate for her friends to come to her aid.
MORE: ABC Boss 'Cautiously Optimistic' For S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 6
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. continues with 'Together or Not At All' on Friday, January 12.
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Being in Helsinki, we suggest you to visit the old city of Turku - one of the most beautiful cities in Finland.
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All Year
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8 hours
Being in Helsinki, we suggest you to visit the old city of Turku – one of the most beautiful cities in Finland. On a comfortable high-speed train, you will embark on an exciting journey towards the medieval city of Turku. At Turku station you will be waited by an experienced guide who will show you the historical part of the city and give an over-view of the city's history. Turku (Åbo) is the oldest city in Finland, and a former center of commerce going back as far as the 13th century. Until 1812, Turku was the capital of Finland, when the Russian emperor decided to move the capital to Helsinki, closer to Russia. Turku is the residence of the Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran church. During the excursion we will visit the main church of Finland – the Cathedral, where daily worship takes place. The cathedral is considered one of the most valuable architectural monuments of the country. After a sightseeing tour you will have free time for shopping. You will go by train to Helsinki, after four hours of staying in Turku.
We offer individual tours daily and group tour on Tuesdays and Fridays during 03/04-28/09/2019
Tour program:
09:00 transfer to the Helsinki railway station (only for private
09:37 departure to Turku by train
11:30 arrival to the Turku railway station
11:30 -13:30 Turku city tour by car
13:30-15:21 free time or excursion to the Turku castle for an
additional payment
15:21 departure to Helsinki by train
17:23 arrival to Helsinki railway station
17:30 transfer to the hotel (only for private tour)
Price includes:
• railway tickets Helsinki-Turku-Helsinki
• sightseeing walking-car Turku tour
• hotel transfers in Helsinki (only for private tour)


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Geothermal Systems
Ground Source, or Geothermal, heat pumps use the earth to transfer energy between your house and the ground, which makes for an efficient heating and cooling system. By transferring energy, instead of creating it, Geothermal HVAC systems are more efficient than traditional gas furnaces. Geothermal heat pumps provide precise temperature control at extremely efficient rates, regardless of the season. Unlike conventional heat pumps, the efficiency and capacity of a geothermal system are not affected by outdoor temperature changes.
A geothermal system consists of a heat exchanger (the 2,000 to 6,000 feet of piping buried or drilled into the ground), the ductwork (needed for most systems), and the indoor unit (just like a furnace or an air handler). We would typically recommend installing 2,000+ feet of pipe in the ground, a less expensive option. If this much space is not available, then we can drill 200 foot wells into the ground and run piping through the wells or drill horizontally under the house. Ables, Inc. has options for all lot sizes, ranging from 50 X 100 (5,000 sq foot city size lot) to houses on acreage.
Tax Credits & Incentives
In February 2018, the 30% tax credit was reinstated through 2019 and can be retroactively applied to installations placed in service on January 1, 2017 or later. Geothermal equipment that uses the stored solar energy from the ground for heating and cooling and that meets ENERGY STAR requirements at the time of installation is eligible for the tax credit. The credit has no limit and there's no limitation on the number of times the credit can be claimed.
US Tax Credits Through 2021
The energy tax credit can be combined with solar and wind credits as well as energy efficiency upgrade credits. To save the most on your installation, you'll want to act quickly—the 30% credit is available through the end of 2019, but it's set to decrease each year through 2021. The credit amount drops to 26% in 2020 and down to 22% in 2021.
Reduce energy expenses with geothermal heat pumps
Geothermal HVAC
Geothermal HVAC systems currently qualify for a federal tax credit that encompasses 30% of the installed cost. Geothermal heat pumps can save 60% of your heating and cooling costs versus a gas furnace and air conditioner, or about 40% of your heating and cooling costs versus a high efficiency heat pump.
Geothermal Systems
Most geothermal systems will also provide you with about a third to half of your water heating needs while heating and cooling your home. This could save you another $100-$300 per year in utilities. The excavation needed may be a significant portion of the costs associated with the system as well as the size and scope of the system, but Ables, Inc. will also get this setup for you if needed.
Geothermal Installation
Geothermal systems can be installed in almost any house, but costs are highly variable. Call Ables, Inc. for more information on geothermal heat pump installation and to schedule a site visit. If geothermal isn't for you, we can make strong recommendations for a new or replacement HVAC system that fits your indoor comfort needs.


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Our sessions are a lot like us: natural, playful and fun. We shoot the candid moments that happen when you are simply having fun, and we guide you the whole way so you never feel uncertain about where to be and what to do.
Let's capture what is special about you and your family, including the things that are most special to you (do you have pets, love food, music, sports? We'll incorporate it!).
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This is the most populated island in the Bocas del Toro archipelago and the capital of the Province of Bocas del Toro. Most hotels, restaurants, bars, tour operators, and businesses are based in Bocas Town on Isla Colon, with the Bocas del Toro International Airport also located here – just outside of Bocas Town. Isla Colon is the starting point for visitors who wish to explore the other islands of Bocas del Toro.
Found on the southern tip of Isla Colon, Bocas Town is the capital and main commercial center of the Bocas del Toro Islands. Although Bocas Town is the living zone of the area, it is a comfortable size and easy to navigate. Most hotels, restaurants, bars and other businesses are between 1st, 2nd and 3rd streets. In the center of the town is the Simón Bolívar Park where food and crafts are sold. A taxi ride costs less than $1 to almost anywhere in the center, but the best mode of transportation is by bicycle. Walking through Bocas Town and exploring craft sales is a great outing. The Bri-Bri fair is an excellent option for Panamanian crafts and Bocatoreñas. Guna fairs are at the end of the main street (3rd street) in front of Hotel Las Brisas – here the artisans sell molas (colorful fabrics), local handicrafts and handmade jewelry. There are many bars and quality restaurants in Bocas Town, serving a wonderful variety of food options. Restaurants and bars are open on the water with happy hour from evening to nightfall. In the evenings, Bocas Town is active with reggae bars, martini bars and even sushi bars, often offering deep-house music by live DJs, and epic full moon parties once a month.
Isla Colon has some of the most beautiful beaches of the Bocas del Toro archipelago. The quieter beaches for swimming are found in: Estrella Beach, Sandfly Beach and Big Creek Beach.
Playa Bluff
This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Bocas, but you have to be careful if you want to swim – the waves tend to be very strong, and the rip tides can be dangerous. It is better to swim when the water has almost no waves.
Playa Estrella, Isla Colon
You can get to Bocas del Drago and Playa Estrella for $5 on the bus that leaves in front of Simón Bolívar Park in Bocas Town starting at 10 am. Bocas del Drago is also a good option for snorkeling, you can also walk to Playa Estrella or take a boat to Isla Pájaro. Playa Estrella is among the most popular and specular beaches and is the only beach apart from the Zapatillas Cays where it is not dangerous to bathe when there are waves.
Isla Pájaro, Isla Colon
Isla Pájaro is a small rocky island at the northern end of Isla Colon. On Isla Pájaro you will find terns, frigates and seagulls, while small birds fly among the treetops. It is the only place in Panama where you can see the Rabijunco Piquirojo bird, famous for the long feathers of its tail dancing in the wind behind them when they glide around the island.


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Johnson's Stats: Career | 2018
2018 Season
Played in each of the Bearkats' final 10 games of the year ... saw time on defensive line ... saw majority of time on special teams units.
2017 Season
Took a redshirt.
Fort Bend Austin High School
2016 all-District 20-6A first team ... 2015 all-District 23-6A second team ... academic all-district choice ... team captain.


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Hong Kong Travel Mission excites in Sydney!
Yesterday the Hong Kong Tourism Board and 37 Hong Kong partners played host to over 150 Australian wholesalers and travel agents for a successful Travel Mission, it's first in over a decade.
The new event format had one-on-one contracting meetings and a fun afternoon walk-in networking event where guests were pampered with massages and a scrumptious candy buffet.
Eight lucky trade partners walked away with fantastic prizes, including Melanie Day from Scenic Tours and Jan Bracey from MTA Travel who won the two major Hong Kong trip prizes thanks to HKTB's airline, hotel and attraction partners.
Hong Kong Tourism Board Regional Director Australia, Andrew Clark said "The event was a great success, with plenty of business discussed and contacts made – plus everyone had a little fun as well."


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Quick Recap Of Coolest Celebrity Baby Names of 2017
Created by Urvashi Shah Updated on Jan 13, 2019
In India naming ceremony of a baby is as important as annaprashan. Several things are taken into consideration before a baby is named. So, when celebrities name their babies – the curiosity around their baby's name is at an all time high amongst fans.
So what is it about celebrity baby names that makes them such talks of the town?
Celebrity baby names have always intrigued a number of people, thanks to the media who focuses too hard on them. Bollywood celebrity baby names are a rage these days with so many unique names coming up like AbRam, so let us have some insight into the same. If you are pregnant and still figuring out unique names for your unborn child, then worry not.Scroll below to check out cool celebrity baby names of 2017 and take cue from them.
Celebrity Baby Boy Names
- Karan Johar was recently in news for his twins born through surrogacy. The twins – a boy and a girl were named Yash and Roohi
- Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's son turned one in 2017 and the little prince sure has a unique name. Taimur Ali Khan has been the shutterbugs favourite ever since he was born
- Tushar Kapoor also received much spotlight for adopting a baby boy whom he chose to name 'Laksshyaa'
- Celina Jaitley welcomed her set of twin boys, whom she proudly named as 'Arthur Jaitly Haag' and 'Shamsher Jaitly Haag' who unfortunately could not survive and succumbed to a heart disease
Celebrity Baby Girl Names
- Isha Deol welcomed her first child, a little girl with husband Bharat Takhtani. The couple decided to name the girl 'Radhya'
- Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu were also proud parents to daughter 'Inaaya Naumi Khemu'
These popular celebrity baby names of 2017 garnered lot of publicity last year and while we wish all these celebrities and their babies a very Happy New Year, we also hope and pray to hear and read some more cool celebrity baby names in 2018.
Did you like the blog on coolest celebrity baby names? Do you know some more interesting names of celebrity babies? Share them with us in the comments section below.
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J.F. Dulles Elementary School News
OHHS students share Spain trip with Spanish Immersion students
Posted on: October 24, 2016
On Friday, October 21, Mr. Steve Groh and three of his Oak Hills High School students, Candace Day-Laib, Kelsey Kurre, and Kylie Lonneman, visited the Spanish Immersion classes at John Foster Dulles Elementary School to tell stories about their trip around Spain last summer. They visited various cities around the country and shared pictures about Spanish culture, cuisine and architecture. The first, second and third grade students loved learning about Spain and even recognized some of the words as vocabulary they are learning about in class.


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January 31, 2017 – Pictures: French Canadian Student, Terrorist Charged With Murder For Quebec City Mosque Shooting That Killed 6 On Sunday
A young Canadian student is now facing 6 count charge of 1st-degree murder and 5 attempted murder for killing six worshippers at a mosque in Quebec city on Sunday.
The 27-year-old French Canadian terrorist identified as Alexandre Bissonnette reportedly opened fire on worshippers inside a mosque very close to his school around 8pm on Sunday.
He killed 6 people and wounded 19 others.
As at the time of this report, two others are clinging to life at the hospital.
The second suspect in the Sunday night terror attack, Mohamed Khadir from Morocco is now being treated as a witness.
The main suspect who is described as a die-hard fan of Donald Trump is a Political Science Undergraduate of Laval University, whose campus is about 3km (two miles) away from the mosque.
Alexandre Bissonnette is described as a loner.


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This is a letter from Dorothy Naor to members of ICRR (Israeli Committee for Right of Residency), at the bottom summary of their meeting.
Participants: Aharon (Arkee) Eviatar ,Rachel Giora, Yehuda Kupferman, Attorney Gabi Laski, Ruchama Marton, Dorothy Naor, Israel Naor, Yosefa Sartiel, Dana Ron, Snait Gissis.
Dear ICRR,
Attached is Israel's summary of our meeting last night (Jan. 11,07). I would like to suggest one change in a decision that we took last night. Since it is likely that we will be able to have funds from abroad, instead of asking Akiva Eldar to do an article on the situation, we hire a proper hall and invite all the mediaforeign as well as Israelito a proper press conference to inform them of what is actually happening and to react to the letter. I will try to ascertain how much money will be forthcoming. The question is, does anyone object to this? Even if only a handful of reporters attend, it will still give us better coverage than we can get from one reporter. Also, I think that since Amira Hass has written so much about the situation, and feelingly, she might find it odd that we appeal to Akiva Eldar without first asking her.
One additional item. Below is a list of embassies that ICRR has met with, followed by ones that committee members have written to but have received no reply from. If Ive omitted any, please add.
As agreed last night, we should advise embassies that notwithstanding the December 28, 2006 letter from Maj. Gen. Mishlav to Dr. Erakat of major European countries, that nothing has actually changed. People continue to be denied entry and to be deported. The embassies that we should mainly contact are all embassies of major European countries, those of several South American countries, and those of the US, Britain, Canada, and Mexico. These should include embassies that we have not yet contacted or have had no responses from as well as embassies with which we have met. Committee members who have had contact with embassies should write to them. As for the remainder, pleasewe need everyone to take an embassy or two. This is not a job for a single person. Please volunteer, and notify the icrr list (email@example.com) which embassy you intend to write to. If you receive a response that you are not allowed to post, send it to me, and Ill post. Dont know why, but some have had that experience.
The block letter that weve used is in a second attachment. Its for your convenience to use, but I dont think that anyone stipulated that we have to use it. HOWEVER, do use the ICRR letterhead in all official
correspondence, please, but add your own contact information. The letterhead is in a 3rd attachment.
Embassies that we have met with:
1. November 15, 2006 Swedish Embassy
Meeting with Ms. Annika Ben David, Deputy Ambassador,
Embassy of Sweden, Tel Aviv.
The meeting lasted one hour. ICRR was represented by Yehuda Kupferman and Jacob Katriel. Adv.
2. November 16, 2006 British Embassy
Dorothy Naor had phone conversation with Adam Sambrook, 2nd Secretary in Political Section
3. November 16, 2006 French Embassy
Meeting with Mr. Christophe Bigot, First Counselor
and Mr. Gilles Pecassou First Secretary at the same Embassy.
Mr. Pecassou is in charge of the particulat dosssier of the entry and re-entry
issue at the diplomatic dept of this embassy.
The meeting lasted one hour and ten minutes..
ICRR was represented by Claude Rozenkovitz and Yehuda Kupferman and .
4. November 22, 2006
Royal Netherlands Embassy: Robert van Embden, Deputy Head of Mission
14 Abba Hillel Street, Ramat Gan, 52506
ICRR represented by Aharon Eviatar and Israel E. Naor
Duration of meet: 1 hour
5. November 29, 2006
US Embassy
Van Reidhead, 1st Secretary of the Political Section
at Israel and Dorothy Naors residence in Nof Yam
ICRR represented by Israel, Dorothy, and Aharon Eviatar
6. December 5, 2006
Canadian Embassy
Tel Aviv
Meeting with Ambassador, Mr. Jon Allen
ICRR represented by Aharon Eviatar and Yosefa Sartiel
7. Dec 12, 2006 Finish Embassy
Meeting with the Finnish Ambassador, Mr. Kari Veijalainen, and the 1st Secretary of the Embassy Ms. Riika Eela
Finnish Embassy, 40 Einstein St., Tel Aviv
ICRR represented by Yehuda Kupferman and Israel E. Naor
Embassies contacted by ICRR but which did not respond
Spain [by Yossefa]
Italy [by Yossefa]
Brazil [3 times by Israel]
Chile [Israel]
Germany [Rachel had a response stating something to the effect that since the Finnish Embassy had sent a protest representing all the EU block, there was no need to meet with ICRR] But it is important to try again, since the Germans now hold the EU Presidency.
Israeli Committee for Right of Residency
Israel Naor
Report of ICRR Meeting
Meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2007
on Entry Requirements of Foreign Nationals into the West Bank
Participants: Aharon (Arkee) Eviatar ,Rachel Giora, Yehuda Kupferman,
Attorney Gabi Laski, Ruchama Marton, Dorothy Naor, Israel Naor, Yosefa Sartiel, Dana Ron, Snait Gissis.
The meeting, held at Prof. Kupfermans residence, focused on the letter
of Dec. 28, 2006 by Gen. Joseph Mishlav (COGAT) to Dr. Saeb Erakat on the entry of foreign nationals into the West Bank. The letter addresses changes in policy regarding the entry of foreign nationals from
countries maintaining diplomatic relations with Israel into the West Bank. To start with, Gen. Mishlavs letter advises that the changes in policy make it now possible for foreign nationals to enter the West Bank (insinuating that until now foreign nationals were not allowed to enter the West Bank).
On entry
The letter addresses the entry of foreign nationals into the West Bank
regardless of their original ethnicity implying that it applies to all foreign nationals regardless whether they were of Palestinian origin or not.
Attorney Gabi Laski whose initial comment was that she would need to
see a legally binding Hebrew version of the document to eliminate
misinterpretations, directed the discussion of the letter. The general reaction of the Group to the letter was that it was not comprehensive, was unclear, and left many questions unanswered.
The major change in policy appeared to be the requirement to obtain, a
priori, a military clearance (or, the military commanders consent as quoted) in addition to an entry permit issued by the Ministry of
The letter distinguishes among countries that maintain diplomatic
relations with Israel between countries that do not have visa
agreements with Israel and those that do.
In countries that do not have visa agreement, foreign nationals are
required to obtain a visa from the Ministry of Interior via the embassy or consulate at the country of origin to enter the West Bank through Israel.
Question: Where does the foreign national obtain the prior military
clearance? Does it imply that the foreign national applies abroad for a visa to enter Israel and after arriving in Israel applies for the
military clearance and the Ministrys permit to enter the West Bank?
In countries that have visa agreements, a foreign national is
recommended to appear at an embassy or consulate in his/her country for preliminary coordination. Without such coordination the foreign
national may be subject to some (!) checking at the border crossing.
Question: What does a preliminary coordination involve?
The letter mentions 7 groups eligible to enter the West Bank, including
spouses of local residents, workers of international representation offices in Israel, representatives of International Organizations
(I.O.), businessmen (etc), people holding working permits (issued by whom?), pilgrims, reporters, volunteers, lecturers, consultants, and others.
Comments: The list of seven eligible groups is very restrictive as it
excludes the following:
First degree family members, e.g. parents and children (this is more restrictive than the list of eligible visitors of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons)
Other relatives: grandparents, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews,
On Visa Renewal (Extension)
The letter states that visas can be extended by applying to the
Palestinian Population Registry Representative in Ramallah or,
exceptionally, by applying (in person?) to the representative of the Ministry of Interior at Beit El.
Applying at Ramallah imposes considerable hardships and loss of time to people living in other towns who have to cross interior checkpoints to get into Ramallah. Applying at Bet El is impossible for ethnic Palestinians with foreign passports.
A time frame should be stated within which visas will be extended. Otherwise the whole regulation becomes meaningless.
According to the letter, four groups (spouses, businessmen, investors,
holders of working permits) are eligible to be issued 1 year visas with a maximum staying time of 27 months but employees of International
Organizations (I.O.) are eligible for only 6-months visa extensions.
Question: Why the difference between the four groups and I.Os?
Considering that employees of IOs (e.g. the Red Cross, various UN
agencies, etc.) are long-term employees treating them as tourists is totally unreasonable.
Final Comments
No time frame is given for the implementation of stated regulations. Despite earlier (Nov. 2006) promises by Gen. Mishlav to post COGAT representatives at the Allenby Bridge and a few weeks later at Ben Gurion airport, to avoid difficulties nothing has changed since. At this point in time people who should be eligible to enter the West Bank according to the letter, are still being detained at ports of entry and deported and applications for visa extensions have been unsuccessful.
Follow-Up Action
Following a meeting of the Palestinian Committee and formulation of its reaction to Gen.Mishlavs letter, Gabi Lasky will prepare a reply to Gen. Mishlav, jointly with the Palestinian Committees lawyer.
Dorothy will contact Akiva Eldar for an article in Haaretz on Gen. Mishlavs letter and our joint response.
ICRR individuals will acvise foreign embassies that notwithstanding the COGAT letter to Dr, Erakat, things remain as they were prior to that letter.


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Utah returns home to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night after spending the past three weeks crisscrossing the map. The Jazz played 12 games in 11 different cities over the past three weeks. They went 5-5 on the road during that stretch, culminating in a 102-100 loss to Miami on Sunday.
"I'm glad to get home, but we lost tonight and that hurts," Jazz head coach Quin Snyder told the team's website following the loss to the Heat.
Donovan Mitchell missed a pair of go-ahead shots in the final 22 seconds, misfiring on a layup and then coming up short on a 3-pointer as time expired. It took some luster off some success that Utah has experienced since trading for veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver.
The Jazz are 2-1 since the trade for Korver and have seen a noticeable uptick in their outside shooting with the addition of one of the NBA's best perimeter threats.
Utah (11-13) is shooting 39.7 percent from the perimeter with Korver in the lineup. He gave the team a big lift in a 119-111 win over Charlotte on Friday, hitting four 3-pointers and totaling 14 points. Korver came back down to Earth a bit against the Heat, though, scoring just three points on 1-of-6 shooting.
Still, he is thrilled to be back in Utah and ready to embrace a role on a team headlined by Mitchell and reigning defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert.
"There's a lot of potential here, a ton of good players," Korver told the Jazz website. "You feel like it's all there. I'm excited to try to do my part."
San Antonio is hoping it has found its own turnaround spark after beating Portland 131-118 on Sunday. The Spurs suffered back-to-back blowout losses to Houston and Minnesota coming into the game and seemed out of sorts on both ends of the court.
Defense is still a work in progress, but they got back on track offensively against the Trail Blazers. San Antonio shot 60 percent from the field and was a sizzling 11-of-15 from the perimeter. The Spurs also connected on 90.9 percent of their free throws.
It marked just the ninth time an NBA team had a 60/70/90 game and ended up being the first such game in the league since 1995. The onslaught all started with DeMar DeRozan, who finished with 36 points on 13-of-27 shooting.
For San Antonio (11-12), the difference between the blowout losses to the Timberwolves and the Rockets and the win over Portland is a simple matter of execution.
"It's the same offense we used the last two games," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told reporters after Sunday's game. "Obviously, we're still trying to find our way. But, tonight, we did a lot of good things at both ends of the court."
This is the first meeting between San Antonio and Utah this season. The Jazz won the season series 3-1 a year ago, and claimed victory in both games in Salt Lake City.
Derrick Favors had a series of strong performances to spark those Utah victories. Favors averaged 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds in 29.8 minutes per contest against San Antonio last season.


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I keep seeing different numbers of SCIs in the U.S. quoted, i.e. the CRF estimates the number at 1.2 million whereas the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) estimates the number at 231,000 to 311,000.
So, I sent the NSCISC a note asking for clarification. This is their response:
You raise an important issue regarding the study sponsored by the Reeve Foundation. Basically, the authors made a reasonable attempt to count spinal cord injuries while omitting other spinal conditions such as disk herniations, pinched nerves, degenerative joint disease, etc. Unfortunately, the results make clear that they were unsuccessful in that attempt. Once you look past the top number and begin to consider the characteristics of the people they counted, it is clear that their results must be counting conditions such as those I mentioned that are not really what we would consider to be a spinal cord injury. Here are some examples:
The Reeve study estimates that 50,000 spinal cord injuries occurred in the past year. This is 4 times higher than population-based studies sponsored by the CDC that include all hospitalized cases occurring in several states around the country. The authors suggest that the overage is people who are never hospitalized but rather see a doctor and perhaps get some outpatient therapy, but of course this makes no sense. Anyone with an acute onset neurological loss would be hospitalized at least briefly to evaluate the extent of injury and establish the appropriate treatment.
The average duration of injury in the Reeve study is only 14 years. Since spinal cord injury is incurable, the average duration must equal the life expectancy of new injuries, and nobody believes that the life expectancy for a newly injured person with spinal cord injury is only 14 years. The Reeve study found very few persons with injuries of at least 20 years duration such as yourself, and the numbers of persons 2 years post-injury, 3 years post-injury, etc. rapidly declined, suggesting that these injuries are resolving, which again makes no sense.
The Reeve study found 39% of people with spinal cord injuries were women, which is twice the figure of any other study ever published, and found 30% were the result of on-the-job injuries, which is 3 times the figure in the model systems database, again suggesting low back injuries that are not really spinal cord injuries.
They also found very few neurologically complete injuries, which is another sign that they don't have the right patient mix.
The bottom line is that nobody familiar with the large body of epidemiologic research on spinal cord injuries here or elsewhere in the world really believes the Reeve study numbers. The authors have offered no plausable explanations for the internal results of their study. They simply dismiss all other studies as being inaccurate. Unfortunately, the Foundation has a political agenda that is advanced by large numbers, and so they are going forward with dissemination of their study results, and we are left to pick up the pieces and deal with this misinformation.
I hope this explanation is helpful.
National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
I know none of this really matters with respect to finding an effective treatment. It's just sad that we can't even quantify the problem within 100,000 people.
Of course, the last thing we need is an accurate count at the expense of an effective treatment.


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- Aarhus Convention
- Aarhus Protocol on Persistent Organic Pollutants
- Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
- Accommodation of Crews (Fishermen) Convention, 1966
- Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime
- ADR (treaty)
- AETR (treaty)
- Agreement establishing the African Development Bank
- Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora
- Agreement Between Great Britain and Norway Relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt
- Agreement concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles
- Agreement Establishing the Advisory Centre on WTO Law
- Agreement on Agriculture
- Agreement on Government Procurement
- Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade
- Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
- Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds
- Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels
- Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats
- Agreement on the Establishment of the Global Green Growth Institute
- Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court
- Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures
- Aircraft Protocol to the Cape Town Treaty
- Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts of Violence at Airports
- Antarctic Treaty System
- Apostille Convention
- Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement
- Arms Trade Treaty
- 1952 Arrest Convention
- Articles of Agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Asbestos Convention
- Agreement establishing the Asian Development Bank
- ATP (treaty)
- Ballast Water Management Convention
- Barcelona Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit
- Barcelona Convention and Statute on the Regime of Navigable Waterways of International Concern
- Basel Convention
- Berne Convention
- Berne Convention (1906)
- Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats
- Convention on Biological Diversity
- Biological Weapons Convention
- Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons
- Bonn Agreement (1969)
- International Convention concerning the Use of Broadcasting in the Cause of Peace
- Brussels Agreement (1924)
- Brussels Collision Convention
- Budapest Treaty
- Canada–European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement
- Cape Town Treaty
- Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment
- Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
- Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
- Chemical Weapons Convention
- Chemicals Convention, 1990
- Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation
- Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict
- Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- CMR Convention
- International Coffee Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Convention, 1981
- Agreement establishing the Common Fund for Commodities
- Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
- Conditional Access Convention
- Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean
- International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
- Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean
- Convention on the Continental Shelf
- United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
- Convention for Limiting the Manufacture and Regulating the Distribution of Narcotic Drugs
- Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
- Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals
- Convention for the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
- Convention for the Mutual Recognition of Inspections in respect of the Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products
- Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with regard to the Application of Biology and Medicine
- Convention for the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data
- Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe
- Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings
- Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency
- Convention on Cluster Munitions
- Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident
- Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution
- Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters
- Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
- Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods
- Convention on the Participation of Foreigners in Public Life at Local Level
- Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
- Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons
- Convention Relative to the Opening of Hostilities
- Convention respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land
- Convention respecting the Limitation of the Employment of Force for Recovery of Contract Debts
- Agreement on Cooperation in Research, Conservation and Management of Marine Mammals in the North Atlantic
- United Nations Convention against Corruption
- Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
- International Convention for the Suppression of Counterfeiting Currency
- Covenant of the League of Nations
- Convention establishing a Customs Co-operation Council
- Customs Convention on Containers
- Customs Convention on the ATA Carnet for the Temporary Admission of Goods
- Customs Convention on the Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles
- Customs Convention on the Temporary Importation of Private Road Vehicles
- Convention concerning Customs Facilities for Touring
- Convention on Cybercrime
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Convention against Discrimination in Education
- Protocol to the Convention against Discrimination in Education
- Employment Policy Convention, 1964
- Employment Promotion and Protection against Unemployment Convention, 1988
- Employment Service Convention, 1948
- Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context
- Environmental Modification Convention
- Equal Remuneration Convention
- Equality of Treatment (Accident Compensation) Convention, 1925
- Equality of Treatment (Social Security) Convention, 1962
- European Agreement on Au Pair Placement
- European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
- European Charter of Local Self-Government
- European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
- European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals
- European Convention on Extradition
- European Convention on Human Rights
- European Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions concerning Custody of Children and on Restoration of Custody of Children
- European Convention on the International Validity of Criminal Judgments
- European Cultural Convention
- Agreement on the European Economic Area
- Convention on the European Forest Institute
- European Landscape Convention
- Agreement establishing the European Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Convention for the establishment of a European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
- European Patent Convention
- European Social Charter
- Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War
- International Convention to Facilitate the Importation of Commercial Samples and Advertising Material
- Final Articles Revision Convention, 1946
- Final Articles Revision Convention, 1961
- Declaration recognising the Right to a Flag of States having no Sea-coast
- Constitution of the Food and Agriculture Organization
- Forced Labour Convention
- Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention
- Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
- Forty-Hour Week Convention, 1935
- Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
- Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention
- Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in Northeast Atlantic Fisheries
- Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries
- General Act for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes
- General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
- General Agreement on Trade in Services
- Geneva Convention (1906)
- Geneva Convention (1929)
- Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armies in the Field (1929)
- Geneva Convention on Road Traffic
- First Geneva Convention
- Second Geneva Convention
- Third Geneva Convention
- Fourth Geneva Convention
- Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development
- Geneva Frequency Plan of 1975
- Geneva Phonograms Convention
- Geneva Protocol
- Genocide Convention
- International Grains Agreement
- Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963
- Hague Adoption Convention
- Hague Agreement Concerning the International Deposit of Industrial Designs
- Statute of The Hague Conference on Private International Law
- Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict
- Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
- Hague Convention on Hospital Ships
- Hague Convention on Parental Responsibility and Protection of Children
- Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance
- Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907
- Hague Divorce Convention
- Hague Evidence Convention
- Hague Hijacking Convention
- Hague Protocol
- Hague Rules
- Hague Service Convention
- Hague–Visby Rules
- International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships
- International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods
- International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System
- 1985 Helsinki Protocol on the Reduction of Sulphur Emissions
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AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan said Wednesday it is willing to swap an Iraqi woman held on death row in Jordan for a Jordanian pilot captured in December by extremists from the Islamic State group.
The statement by Jordanian government spokesman Mohammed al-Momani made no mention of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, who is also being held by the Islamic State group.
Efforts to release the Jordanian pilot and the journalist gained urgency with the release late Tuesday of a purported online ultimatum claiming the Islamic State group would kill both hostages within 24 hours if the Iraqi woman was not freed.
On Wednesday, al-Momani said in a statement that "Jordan is ready to release the Iraqi prisoner, Sajida al-Rishawi, if the Jordanian pilot, Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh, is released unharmed." His comments were carried by Jordan's official Petra news agency.
Al-Rishawi was sentenced to death in Jordan for her involvement in a 2005 terrorist attack by al Qaeda on hotels in Amman that killed 60 people.
Jordan is reportedly in indirect talks with the militants through religious and tribal leaders in Iraq to secure the hostages' release.
The chairman of the foreign affairs committee of Jordan's parliament, Bassam Al-Manasseer, has been quoted as saying that Jordan and Japan would not negotiate directly with the Islamic State group and would not free al-Rishawi for the Japanese hostage only.
Jordan's main ally, the US, opposes negotiating with extremists.
Earlier Wednesday, the mother of Japanese hostage Goto appealed publicly to Japan's premier to save her son.
The mother, Junko Ishido, read to reporters her plea to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which she said she sent after both Abe and Japan's main government spokesman declined to meet with her.
"Please save Kenji's life," Ishido said, begging Abe to work with the Jordanian government until the very end to try to save Goto.
"Kenji has only a little time left," she said.
The Jordanian government is under growing pressure at home to win the release of the pilot.
The pilot's father, Safi al-Kaseasbeh, beseeched his government late Tuesday "to meet the demands" of the Islamic State group.
"All people must know, from the head of the regime to everybody else, that the safety of Muath means the stability of Jordan, and the death of Muath means chaos in Jordan," he told the Associated Press.
About 200 of the pilot's relatives protested outside the prime minister's office in Amman, chanting anti-government slogans and urging that it meet the captors' demands.
The militants reportedly have killed one Japanese hostage, Haruna Yukawa, and the crisis has stunned Japan.
Although many in Japan are critical of the two men for going to Syria, Goto's friends and supporters have launched a social media campaign calling for his release.
Tuesday's video resembled a message released over the weekend that purportedly withdrew a demand for $200 million ransom for Goto and Yukawa made in an earlier message.
The Associated Press could not independently verify the videos released Saturday and Tuesday. They lack the logo of the Islamic State group's al-Furqan media arm. But some militant websites affiliated with the Islamic State group referenced the latest video and posted links to it Tuesday.
The latest message condemns Jordan for not releasing al-Rishawi, saying that unless she is freed within 24 hours, the pilot, followed by Goto, will be killed. It says it is the group's last message.
A release of al-Rishawi would be a major propaganda coup for the Islamic State group.
Al-Kaseasbeh, 26, was seized after his Jordanian F-16 crashed near the Islamic State group's de facto capital of Raqqa in December. He is the first foreign military pilot they have captured since a US-led coalition that includes Jordan began an aerial campaign against the Islamic State group in August.
This is the first time the group has publicly demanded the release of prisoners in exchange for hostages. Previous captives may have been released in exchange for ransom, although the governments involved have refused to confirm any payments were made.
Goto, a freelance journalist, was captured in October in Syria, apparently while trying to rescue Yukawa, 42, who was taken hostage last summer.
The mother of another Jordanian prisoner, Ziad al-Karboli, said her family was told the Islamic State group also wants his release as part of a swap, but it is unclear if that was related to a possible deal involving the Japanese hostage.
Al-Karboli, an aide to a former al Qaeda leader in Iraq, was sentenced to death in 2008 for killing a Jordanian citizen.


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Yang Guiqin
Chinese Name: 杨桂琴
Gender: Female
Age: 47
City: Liaoyuan City
Province: Jilin
Date of Death: 2002-11
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Most recent place of detention: ilin Provincial Female Prison
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Falun Dafa practitioner Ms. Yang Guiqing, 47,lived in Liaoyuan City, Jilin Province. On November 13, 2002, he was tortured to death by police officers from the Second Squad of the Fourth Brigade of the Jilin Provincial Female Prison.
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Nexus 5 Now Available in India From Google Play Store
Google's latest and greatest is finally hitting India, with the Nexus 5 going on sale in the Play Store for RS 28,999 and RS 32,999 for the 16GB and 32GB versions. LG will be selling the device as well but, a little bit higher than the Play Store pricing. Stock of the Nexus 5 has already arrived in India and it shouldn't be too difficult to get your hands on the latest device from Google and LG. To find out all about the Nexus 5, why not read our review?
Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 Now Available in Hong Kong Play Store
While the Nexus 5 is now available in India, Google have let loose both this year's Nexus 7 and Nexus 5 in the Hong Kong Play Store. Allowing more people than ever to get their hands on Google's best. We're pretty sure that there's no shortage of choice for devices over in Hong Kong but, the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 are great devices for anyone to add to their arsenal.
5.25-inch Galaxy Device Leaks Out; Possible Galaxy Grand 2
A mysterious Galaxy device from Samsung has been shown off in China's TENAA, certifying it to be used in the country. It has a model number of SM-G7106, a 5.25-inch 1280 x 720 display, and seems to have a quad-core CPU powering it all, with 1.5GB of RAM. There's a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera as well as an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. It appears that this is going to become the Galaxy Grand 2 and there are signs pointing to a European launch, as it's also been spotted with the model number of SM-G7105, as you might know Samsung lists international devices with a 5 at the end of their model numbers. So, perhaps there's some more devices to come from Samsung before the 2014 line kicks off next year.
Lenovo A850, Lenovo S650, Lenovo S930 and Lenovo Vibe X Go On Sale In Hong Kong
If you've been keeping up with Lenovo's latest devices, then you probably already know what they're all about. Ranging from screen sizes of 4.7-inches to 6-inches, this line-up of devices is all about premium build without the massive price tag. the internals of these are all powered by MediaTek CPUs and should be great for everyday sort of tasks. Of course, the star of the show is the Vibe X, with it's 5-inch Full HD display, quad-core 1.5 Ghz CPU, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera as well. All of the devices launch with Android 4.2 and cost anywhere between HK $1,780 and HK $3,398
LG's G Pad 8.3 To Spread to Even More Markets
LG have made a pretty great tablet in the G Pad 8.3, with a bigger display but still very portable, and a Snapdragon 600 inside. Price wise, the G Pad 8.3 is only a little more expensive than other tablets on the market and it offers many of the features that debuted in the popular G2 earlier this year. Now, the tablet is said to be reaching as many as 50 markets before the end of the year. Including Brazil, China, Canada and Japan.
Xiaomi To Launch Mi3 With Snapdragon 800 and Their Own Smart Router on December 19th
Xiaomi is about to launch a couple of new products that we're sure a lot of you have been waiting for. The Mi3 with a Snapdragon 800 CPU, instead of the Tegra 4 version that's been on offer for quite some time now. It's also a little quicker than most other Snapdragon 800 CPUs with a 2.5 Ghz clock speed. As well as this, Xiaomi is launching their own smart router in China as well, offering 1TB of storage and the ability to get through the firewall to browse the rest of the web. These smart routers are on the up and up in China and it's great to see someone like Xiaomi offer their own.


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The chemical industry plays a crucial role in the existing business as well as manufacturing units. This industry manufactures a variety of chemical substances which are used in various sectors and fields which include agriculture, medicine, automobile, healthcare and many other commercial purposes. These industries make use of metals, oil, natural gas and water to create a range of chemicals as well as chemical products that are used by various organizations throughout the world. Chemical companies purify and process the raw materials to produce pure chemicals. Chemical can be classified in two different categories i.e. basic chemicals and petrochemicals. Basic chemicals consist of basic chemicals and chemical products that are produced in abundance and are used on a regular basis. Petrochemicals are extracted from fertilizer, petroleum and hydrocarbons and are used in huge quantities by the agricultural sector. Besides this, chemical companies also manufacture and produce special chemicals, consumable chemicals or fine chemicals.
Today the chemical industry is looking out to expand their raw materials utilized for making chemicals in a better manner. The chemical industry forms an important part of the Indian economy and it consists of about 3 per cent of the GDP. It consists of about 70,000 of different commercial products. Indian chemical industry is the second largest in the whole world and it has got the advantage of large refining capacity, sizable manufacturing base, and a strategic location of being close to the consuming Asian market as well as chemistry, process and engineering skills. . Nowadays chemical industries are investing in new technology in order to strengthen their infrastructure. As per experts, bio-based chemical market is going to grow swiftly.
The materials industry includes building and construction material which are used worldwide for earth supports, fabrication of structures, completion of excavations and embankments. Heavy industrial materials are used in construction and they range from readily available non-supply chain materials such as mud and brush to commodity supply materials obtained for projects such as plastics (PVC), synthetic textiles and fibers, plastics and polymers, composite cement are a few to name. Heavy industrial metals include various grades of steel, copper, gold, silver and many more. Other subsets of heavy industry l metals include ceramic, foam and glass which are also used for construction.
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iO's reputable client with a considerable market share are looking to grow their IT team with a Senior Infrastructure Support Analyst on a permanent basis.
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You will be providing problem resolution for the infrastructure of both the business and under a managed service agreement
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Alongside the technical experience outlined above the suitable candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and they will be working as part of a team, and interacting with both the business and liaising with 3rd party vendors.
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Gordon McKee defends multinational manufacturers in Ontario, in both class actions and serious, individual claims. He also acts as Canadian national counsel, managing litigation across the country. Mr. McKee is regularly consulted on product warnings and recalls, is recognized in Canadian and international directories as a leading product liability and class action lawyer and is certified as a specialist in civil litigation. He is part of a small but growing group of lawyers in the common law provinces who has led the defence of class action common issues trials.
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Gov. DannelP. Malloy on Tuesday signed an executive order to separate the Whiting Forensic Division from the Connecticut Valley Hospital, a move he said would allow the state to more effectively address ongoing abuse of patients by staff.
The new hospital, Whiting Forensic Hospital, will remain under the jurisdiction of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, but will have its own leadership team, policies, and guidelines.
"Having these two facilities as distinct entities governed by their own policies, procedures, and staff will ensure that we can focus more directly on the changes needed to continue to improve the quality of care at Whiting," Malloy said in a statement.
Whiting, located in Middletown, is the state's only maximum-security psychiatric hospital. It has been a source of controversy as accusations of abuse by staff members have come to light. The legislature convened a public hearing on the accusations in November.
Among the staff accused was forensic nurse Mark Cusson, 49, of 353 Harness Drive, Southington. Cusson was charged by warrant Sept. 5 with eight counts each of cruelty to persons and disorderly conduct.
Whiting's patients include people found not guilty of murder and other crimes by reason of insanity and other people committed voluntarily or involuntarily by civil courts.
Connecticut Valley Hospital, also located in Middletown, treats people with a variety of mental illnesses.
Malloy said the new forensic hospital will consolidate space in both the Whiting Maximum Security and Dutcher Enhanced Security buildings, and will have a total of 229 beds.
DMHAS Commissioner Miriam Delphin-Rittmon agreed with Malloy that separating Whiting from CVH to create two smaller, specialized hospitals "will enhance care for the people we serve. Supporting recovery in a safe caring environment will always be the department's priority."
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Interconnecting rooms are available; ideal for families. All our ground floor rooms have their own private terrace area and many first floor rooms have balconies, with some overlooking the fairway with views of the Cotswolds hills.
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The hotel offers en-suite rooms, with Suites and interconnecting family rooms available. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms are complete with a balcony or terrace.
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|QUESTION FROM: LoriAnne
|I've been submitting through Actor's Access for about a year, and haven't been getting many auditions through it. Do you have any advice on how to leave a good cover note, or any tips for boosting my online profile?
I've been trying to book student films to create a reel, but haven't had success.
Thank you!!
These days, castings through actors access are about your headshot and reel, and how well you fit the description/breakdown.
If those are lacking in any way then they could be holding you back from getting auditions.
Make sure that your submission material is up to date and showcasing you in the best possible light.
Make sure you are submitting yourself to the roles you are perfect for. If they're looking for a He-man lookalike and you look like Bill Gates… well. You're not gonna get called. Period. It's not a judgement on you, nor is it a reflection on how backwards the industry is. Casting is very specific, and unless the casting director is actively looking to turn the casting on it's head (and they'll let you know in the breakdown if this is true) you are just wasting your time by trying to submit yourself for something you are ill-suited to.
As far as cover letters go less is always more. Try not to beg for a role. I've found actually that I have had better luck by not submitting a note at all! I just let my work, picture, and resume do the talking. Of course there are times where a cover letter has been important, but I usually try to say as little as possible and encourage them to contact me for more info if they need it.
The casting process is generally like this: Looks at picture, does this look like the right fit? If no, buh-bye. If yes, then resume is next. Has this person done anything with anyone I may know (school, previous experience)? If no, then have they done anything at all? If no, buh-bye. If yes then is there any video or perhaps a review (in the case of theater)? And so on and so forth. Until the casting director feels like they have enough proof that this actor could be the right fit. It's quite straight-forward and it's all done very quickly. It doesn't matter how amazing your cover letter is, if you don't look right for the part they won't see you.
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In a batch script, I'm wanting to query on input of 1 character, but when no key pressed, I want the query to timeout and contiue nevertheless (similar to CHOICE on Windows).
How can that be done ?
my isp (ubuntu) has command "read" which has a -t timeout option as well as a character specification option. READ doesn't have a MAN entry, but i typed "help read" to find out what it has. Not sure if it will work though, haven't tested it using the timeout feature.
-edit- update - yeah, this seemed to work:
read -t 5 -n 1 testing
limits to 1 char, 5 seconds value into $testing
That worked just great ! Funny how I missed that tool all those years ... is it Linux only ?
I suspect it is, since when you do MAN READ (in Linux) he is showing a overview of a lot of linux-commands, amongst which is READ
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