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Kylie Walker
Across The Hall
February 24, 2016
Book Description:
Jude Falken has just been released from prison on good behavior.
He's hot as hell, owns one of the largest fashion empires & has women coming and going day and night.
A delivery girl that shows up at his loft leaves him intrigued.
She's gorgeous, shy & totally off limits.
She's his best friends little sister.
Jude knows better, he swore he wouldn't go there.
After returning from a year long internship in Paris, Jillian Warren is back in her hometown of Manhattan and steering clear of men.
Her new neighbor has her curious, wanting to know more. Her roommate & brother keeps telling her stay away but she can't.
As their worlds collide, Jillian soon finds out there is a darker side to Jude and she will soon be fighting her own emotions and memories of the one man she left in Paris.
Her past will soon catch up with her. She will be forced to decide.
Big brother's best friend or the hurtful memories of her past in Paris.
About the Author:
A true Canadian at heart, although I love to travel anywhere warm. I am a book addict, coffee addict, a wine addict and a writer!
Website: http://authorkyliewalker.com/
Mailing List: http://bit.ly/1zUsi4l
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KylyWalker


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February 4, 2013
Union hosts open forums
Submitted by Audrey Taggart-Kagdis
The K-State Student Union invites faculty, staff and students to informational sessions about contract services for the Union Bookstore operations.
These forums provide an opportunity for the campus community to visit with representatives from bookstore operators interested in providing services to Kansas State University. Audience members will be given an overview of each company's proposal followed by the opportunity to ask questions.
Varney's Bookstore will present from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, and Follett will present from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Both presentations will be in the Little Theatre on the Union's first floor.

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Chelsea routed 6-0 by Man City for biggest loss in 28 years
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Chelsea was handed its heaviest loss in 28 years on Sunday when Manchester City routed Maurizio Sarri's side 6-0 in the Premier League.
The meeting of the last two champions was a complete mismatch as Sergio Aguero scored a hat trick for the second successive weekend.
City regained top spot from Liverpool in its title defense as 2017 champion Chelsea ended the weekend by dropping out of the Champions League places into sixth.
Raheem Sterling scored twice - City's opener in the fourth minute and the sixth in the 80th - and Ilkay Gundogan also netted.
It was Chelsea's third consecutive away loss in the league, following a 2-0 collapse at Arsenal and 4-0 humiliation against Bournemouth.
And Sarri completing his first season in charge is now far from certain.
"I don't know, you have to ask the club," said Sarri, who was hired after leaving Napoli. "I am worried about my team, I am worried about the performance but my job is always at risk so I am not worried about the club - you have to ask the club.
"I didn't see my football (against City). At the beginning (of the season) it worked. So now we need only to understand the reasons why at the moment it isn't working ... It is not easy. At the beginning, we played better away than at home. Now we are playing better at home than away."
Chelsea had not lost by six goals or more since April 1991 - a year before the inception of the Premier League - when Nottingham Forest beat the west London club 7-0.
Chelsea was un-picked after only four minutes at the Etihad Stadium. With a cleverly taken free kick down the right, Kevin De Bruyne released Bernardo Silva, who cut back for Sterling to strike into the net.
"I think we started well then we conceded the goal after four minutes in a stupid way," Sarri said. "In that moment, we needed to stay in the match and we were not able to because we made a lot of mistakes against the wrong opponents."
The match also saw a mistake by Aguero.
Aguero should have doubled the lead almost immediately but remarkably missed from close range. Silva had weaved through the area to set up a gilt-edged opportunity but the Argentina forward uncharacteristically poked wide.
Manager Pep Guardiola sank to his knees in frustration but he was soon celebrating as Aguero made amends in sensational fashion. The striker played a one-two with Oleksandr Zinchenko outside the area and then unleashed a powerful shot that flew in from 25 yards (meters) in the 13th minute.
"Out of nothing," Sterling said, "he can put the ball in the top corner and players like this, you have got to cherish."
Aguero's second was gifted to him six minutes later. David Luiz headed clear but Ross Barkley inexplicably headed back into the danger area. Aguero was lurking in the six-yard box and punished the former Everton midfielder with a sharp turn and shot.
Chelsea hardly had time to take stock before the visitors conceded again, with Gundogan slotting home in the 25th with a neat shot from the edge after a poor clearance from Antonio Rudiger.
City eased off for the remainder of the first half, and Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain even managed to test goalkeeper Ederson with a sharp volley.
Although Aguero headed against the crossbar early in the second half, he only had to wait until the 56th to seal his 15th City hat trick - and a record-equaling 11th in the Premier League with Alan Shearer. Sterling was brought down in the box by Cesar Azpilicueta and Aguero stepped up and sent Kepa Arrizabalaga the wrong way from the spot.
There seemed to be no let-up from City with De Bruyne firing a free kick at Arrizabalaga and Aguero shooting into the side-netting.
Sterling wrapped up a brilliant afternoon's work after substitute David Silva opened up the Chelsea defense yet again and Zinchenko picked out the winger to tap in from close range.
"Something is changing," Sarri said. "At the moment I am not able to see the reason but I have to work for this because my target is to play my football, not to change (to) another football because at the moment we are playing another football."
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March 10, 2011
Google's Homepage Promotes Gmail
"Gmail is built on the idea that email can be more intuitive, efficient, and useful. And maybe even fun. Creating an account is quick and free."
The page doesn't include a Gmail screenshot, a video that shows Gmail in action, but it invites visitors to create an account.
6 comments:
Why Google did it "briefly" ?ReplyDelete
Invite you to create an account...? More like force you, if you use YouTube. I was forced to link my youtube and gmail accounts, or create another account. I don't really want my gmail and youtube accounts linked.ReplyDelete
The part of the image that really jumped out at me was that blue padlock and "beta" tucked in. I've never seen that before on the Google logo, although I had read that in addition to HTTPS access, there would be SSL (secured socket layer) too.ReplyDelete
But I have the same question as Bob, two comments up. Why did Google only do this "briefly"?
The padlock and the "beta" are there because the screenshot is ftom the encrypted version of Google search (https://encrypted.google.com or https://www.google.com).ReplyDelete
As to the "briefly", I have the same question.
I assumed that the message was displayed briefly because I couldn't find other posts that mentioned this unexpected promo. The screenshot is from Google's cache and the information is from a Page2RSS feed.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 6:10 AM
it's more than difficult now to reach the "sign in" page that allowed easy access to one's e-mail inbox. I have created a second gmail address and I'm automatically diverted towards THAT one whereas I created the second one for a valid reason and need to access it quickly without automatically being sent to the first one each time. How does one reach the SIGN IN page now please ? This is frustrating.ReplyDelete
Apart from that, I LOVE the new interface (bigger spaces between the messages, bigger font, clearer presentation) except for the fact that the messages are still against a white background, tiring for the eyes after a full week's work at the computer. After 30 years on a computer, I'd appreciate the visual rest a bit darker shade would provide.
Thanks in advance for your attention to this note.


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In 1881, the Savoy Theater in London's trendy West End was built to showcase the brilliant Victorian era collaboration of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan who composed fourteen comic operas. The Savoy was the first public building in the world to be lit entirely by electricity. It also has the distinction of being fronted by the only road in Britain where traffic is required by law to drive on the right-hand side.
In 2006, the Savoy Bar & Grill was built in Albuquerque to showcase yet another brilliant collaboration, that of identical twin brothers Keith and Kevin Roessler who also own and operate Seasons Rotisserie & Grill in Albuquerque's Old Town and Zinc Wine Bar & Bisatro in fashionable Nob Hill. As restaurant impresarios, the Roessler brothers may have no equal in Albuquerque with each of their three restaurants being regarded as among the best in the city, particularly for high-end dining.
Savoy, the latest addition to the Roessler restaurant triumvirate, resembles a California wine-country bistro in both ambiance and menu. That's a natural considering their uncle and mentor Roger Roessler is a successful restaurateur in Sonoma County, California where the fruit of the vin is showcased in some of America's finest wineries. Roessler Cellar wines are featured at Savoy though not exclusively.
As one of the Northeast Heights' few fine-dining establishments, the Savoy Bar & Grill helps fill a niche in an area that includes High Desert, Tanoan and North Albuquerque Acres, three of the city's most upscale residential areas. Fittingly, Savoy is an extravagant milieu, the result of a million-dollar plus renovation which saw the metamorphose of what used to be YesterDave's, a 50s-style neon spangled burger and malt joint into one of the city's most capacious and classy fine-dining eateries.
Facing Montgomery Boulevard, Savoy is an impressive sight, a 10,000 square-foot building which incorporates a stucco facade with an imposing grey brick frontage. Step inside and there's little architectural resemblance to any restaurant in Albuquerque. The restaurant is smartly partitioned into several sections, each designed for optimal function and stylish comfort.
The bright and open main dining room includes comfortable seating for more than 140. It also features unobstructed views to an arresting 1,800-square-foot exhibition kitchen where, despite the hustle and bustle of activity, sound is muted and won't interfere with the enjoyment of an intimate mealtime conversation. Strategically positioned skylights and natural New Mexico sunlight allowed in by large windows coupled with light colored walls complement some of the dark wood touches to form an elegant milieu.
A wood-burning oven is the exhibition kitchen's culinary cynosure, the heart of the kitchen whose olfactory-arousing aromas will draw the rapt attention of Savoy's guests as cedar planked salmon and seasonal flatbreads are prepared. To the immediate west of the kitchen is the 25-seat Tasting Room highlighted by walls of glass-encased, refrigerated wine cubbies, a continuation of the restaurant's wine-friendly theme. Saturday afternoon wine-tastings are held in this venue.
Savoy's Napa Room which seats as many as 50 guests and features state-of-the-art audiovisual drop-down equipment is ideal for corporate events and private parties. A semi-private room with windows on three sides accommodates another 36 guests while a 45-seat bar and lounge lead to a 60-seat, vine-covered patio. The sophisticated milieu has several fireplaces and seems tailor-made for long visits.
Like Gilbert and Sullivan, the Roessler brothers' collaboration is complementary. Keith is the operations and financial manager while Kevin serves as the restaurant's wine manager. It's a formula that works well. You can't mention collaboration without a word or two about Savoy's food and wine pairing. The menu is designed to accentuate the combination of food and wine so they balance and complement one another's natural flavors. My best advice is to enjoy the foods you like with the wine you like. Fortunately, the staff is on hand to provide good advice on food and wine pairings that make the most of both.
Keith Roessler describes Savoy as "like a chophouse, a blend between a steakhouse and a seafood restaurant." Unlike at some chophouses, sides aren't a la carte, making the high (for Albuquerque) price point very reasonable considering the high quality of the cuisine. As much as possible, both produce and meats are procured locally. The menu changes with the seasons to accentuate the availability of the freshest ingredients.
The restaurant's executive chef and co-owner is Bob Peterson whose previous experience includes stints at both the Seasons Rotisserie & Grill in Durango, Colorado and Albuquerque's Old Town, both of which were founded by the Roessler brothers' uncle. Peterson's cooking philosophy centers around providing a balanced dining experience in which flavors, textures, food temperatures and nutritional value are considered in the preparation of an entree.
Shortly after you're seated and the menu is presented, a plate of breads will be brought promptly to your table. Savoy bakes its own bread in an oak-fired oven, but it's the bread's flavor which places it in a rarefied class. A housemade focaccia infused with caramelized sweet onions and rosemary is some of the best restaurant bread in town as are the restaurant's sliced baguettes. Best of all, you can purchase either or both the focaccia or baguettes and take them home with you. It's better than bakery-quality bread.
The breads are served with a creamy whipped butter made in-house with garlic and thyme though tempered so it's not as strong as garlic butter can be. The butter spreads easily on the focaccia and sliced baguettes, both of which are fresh and delicious. Characteristic of great baguettes, a hard-crust complements an airy inside texture. The focaccia is soft and chewy. Both are so good, you might finish a plate or two before your appetizers are delivered.
In general, critics don't advocate ordering a bread-based appetizer when a restaurant's in-house bread is as good and filling as Savoy's bread is, however, if you exercise sufficient restraint with the complimentary bread, you shouldn't miss the baked local goat cheese. The goat cheese is procured from The Old Windmill Dairy in McIntosh, New Mexico. It is packed in a "rind" of prosciutto and is served with toasted baguettes and a black pepper-cranberry chutney. It's pillow soft and has a mild flavor accentuated by the saltiness of the prosciutto. The black pepper-cranberry chutney lends dimensions of flavor that seem to bring out unexpressed qualities in the cheese. This is an excellent appetizer!
From among the ten appetizer menu, you'll probably want to try at least two starters. The pomegranate glazed quail with sweet potato fries is an excellent option. Despite its diminutive size, quail is a meaty fowl with little fat or sinew. It's also a fairly juicy bird which absorbs complementary flavors well. The quail is lightly encrusted in a thin sheath that allows the sweet-tart flavor of the pomegranate glaze to penetrate deeply. The sweet potato fries, just a handful, are thick and soft with a sweet, delicious flavor.
On a blustery winter day, there may be no more comforting appetizer than a soul-warming bowl of soup, whether it be in the form of a pho, chowder, stew, consomme or bisque. Savoy's autumn squash bisque, is a rich, thick, creamy soup that has been pureed so that it has an even texture. It is delicious in its flavor profile and made even more magnificent because it's served piping hot. The sweet-savory flavor of the autumn squash is punctuated by the sour-tanginess of creme fraiche and the mildly astringent touch of fried sage. The prevalent flavor, however, is that of succulent squash. This is a soul-warming soup you will crave year-round.
Savoy's antipasto plate is in rarefied air among all the antipasto plates offered throughout the Duke City. The burrata, an almost unnaturally soft and moist fresh Italian cheese made from cream and mozzarella, is ethereal in its texture. While it complements other plate ingredients, it's best on its own. The duck pate is mellow, the strong flavor of liver cut by spices (maybe even star anise) and perhaps a sherry or cognac. The flavor of the hummus would be more discernible with pita slices rather than crostini or the parmesan breadsticks. On its own, you'll discern some the wonderful Middle Eastern spices used to flavor hummus. The marinated olives are meaty, moist and flavorful.
Chef Peterson's favorite meat is lamb, an overt invitation for diners to try the thin-sliced lamb sandwich for lunch. The lamb comes from the Talus Wind Ranch in Galisteo, New Mexico which purchases, transports, processes and distributes the lamb and literally tracks it from ranch to refrigerator. With a pedigree like that, when you can track a lamb's parents, how can you possibly go wrong, especially when you order something like the amazing Thin Sliced Lamb Sandwich.
True to the menu, the lamb is thinly sliced, almost like the packaged stuff grocery stores call roast beef (but infinitely better). Layers of pinkish-reddish hued slices of succulent lamb are embellished by a basil aioli, lettuce and tomatoes and served generously between two glorious slices of toasted olive bread. It's a thick sandwich, succulent, juicy and wholly wonderful. The lamb sandwich is served with a side pine nut, red pepper and risotto salad served cold. Unlike some risotto which tends to be clumpy, Savoy's rendition showcases each and every grain of rice, all of which are perfectly prepared. The salad collaborates fantastically with the sandwich.
If sandwiches are what calls you loudest (and they often do, me), one sandwich which will absolutely sing is the Prime Rib Peppersteak Sandwich. While peppersteak is known to have originated as a Chinese-American dish made with strips of steak sauteed with bell peppers and seasoned with pepper, ginger, and soy sauce, Savoy's rendition is very unlike any Chinese version you've had. The prime rib is sliced into tender strips, drizzled with a spicy Tabasco remoulade and topped with melted Gruyere cheese. It's not nearly as peppery or spicy as its name might imply, but instead resonates with the characteristics of the high-quality prime rib from which it is made. The sandwich is served with twice-fried parmesan fries.
During a visit in December, 2012, the lunch special of the day at Savoy was an intriguing burger unlike any burger I've ever had. It's an antelope sausage burger the size of a small skyscraper. It's a marvel to behold and far too large to fit in most human mouths. In fact, it's probably best consumed with a steak knife and fork. The base for this behemoth burger is a toasted sesame seed bun baked on the premises. It's topped with organic arugula, a thick red tomato, crispy onion rings, melted housemade mozzarella, a house marinara sauce and one of the largest meat patties conceivable. The patty is constructed of 85 percent antelope, pancetta and pork fat then seasoned with rosemary, thyme, pepper and fennel. The concept is compelling, but frankly, this burger might have been best served as a pasta dish. That's what the combination of antelope sausage, marinara and mozzarella will remind you of. Though flavorful, this burger isn't exactly enjoyable to consume. It's just too large to enjoy as a true burger. If you "squash" it down, the effect is similar to a car running over a squirrel (don't try to picture that). It's not a pretty picture.
For dinner, New Mexico lamb is showcased in some of the most succulent lamb chops you'll find anywhere. For some reason, there are several high-end, fine-dining restaurants in New Mexico touting their use of Colorado lamb entrees. They apparently don't know that New Mexico's lamb doesn't' take a back seat to lamb from anywhere. Prepared at medium-rare, there's more than a hint of pink on each of the three chops. In fact, the meatiest part of the chops are even a bit chewy, courtesy perhaps of not being done sufficiently. The edges, and especially around the bone, are grilled perfectly. These chops have little of the characteristic gaminess of lamb and what little gaminess there is, is obfuscated by a sublime roasted garlic port wine glaze. Never mind the mint jelly; this glaze is fantastic…sopping up with bread good. Though this entree is served with a couscous dish, substitutions are allowed. The sour cream mashed potatoes are a worthy accompaniment to the lamb.
A special restaurant like Savoy tends to have wonderful daily specials. We happened upon such a special during our inaugural visit for lunch–a pasta dish with a Fontina cheese, port wine and cherry sauce with sage infused chicken sausage. Quite simply, this is an exquisite entree, as wonderful a pasta dish as can be imagined. The flavors are rich and deep with heightened deliciousness, a perfect coalescence of complex and simple ingredients melding together perfectly. This is an entree which would be the starring attraction of many a menu. Sage is a vastly underused ingredient which really stands out in chicken sausage.
A true stand-out in the dinner menu is the seared ahi tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes, sugar snap peas, sauteed mushrooms and a sake burre blanc (an ultra-rich, buttery sauce). The sashimi grade ahi tuna is perfectly seared (the only way to truly appreciate tuna) with lightly crusted edges bordering the beautifully pink flesh. The wasabi mashed potatoes aren't nearly as Americanized Japanese horseradish tends to be, but it certainly imbues the potatoes with a slight burning sensation. The sugar snap peas are a delight, as much fun to eat as they are delicious.
Dessert options are limited–at least in terms of quantity. An apple strudel with vanilla ice cream sounds simple and commonplace, but at Savoy it's a transcendent dessert. A flaky puff pastry enrobes thinly sliced apples which are a perfect balance of tart and sweet. A small scoop of luxurious vanilla ice cream seems tailor-made to bring out the tartness of the apples even more, a perfect collaboration of flavors.
Peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream showcases the natural fruitiness of in-season peaches, not the artificial pectin that tends to be overly sweet. The peaches are juicy and tender, topped with a rich, buttery crust. You can taste the vanilla bean on the vanilla ice cream, a wonderful surprise. Though not a big dessert, it's big in flavors.
The Savoy Bar & Grill is all about collaboration: the collaborative partnership between entrepreneurial brothers who are bringing refined dining elegance to Duke City dining as well as the exquisite pairing of bold flavors in both food and wine. Savoy is among the finest in fine dining in the Duke City.
Savoy Bar & Grill
10601 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast
Albuquerque, New Mexico
(505) 294-9463
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LATEST VISIT: 27 December 2012
1st VISIT: 30 December 2009
BEST BET: Baked Local Goat Cheese, Pomegranate Glazed Quail, Thin Sliced Lamb Sandwich, Apple Strudel, Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream, New Mexico Lamb Chops, Seared Ahi Tuna


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©Associated Press FILE – This Aug. 30, 2015, file photo released by the Broward County Sheriff's Office shows Cesar Sayoc in Miami. Sayoc, who created a two-week crisis by mailing 16 packages of inoperative pipe bombs packed with fireworks powder and shards of glass to 13 famous Democrats and CNN is scheduled to learn his punishment Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Broward County Sheriff's Office via AP, File).
The Florida man who created a two-week crisis by mailing 16 packages of inoperative pipe bombs packed with fireworks powder and shards of glass to 13 famous Democrats and CNN is scheduled to learn his punishment Monday.
Defense lawyers urge leniency, saying Cesar Sayoc, burdened as a child by severe learning disabilities, was living alone in a cramped van and working as a strip club DJ and a pizza deliveryman in West Palm Beach when he became "increasingly obsessive, paranoid and angry" and believed enemies of President Donald Trump were trying to hurt him and other Trump supporters.
Prosecutors say a life sentence is "necessary and appropriate" after Sayoc caused "widespread fear and panic" with his boxes in the days before the 2018 midterm elections. None of the packages exploded.
His targets included Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Joe Biden, several members of Congress, former President Barack Obama and actor Robert De Niro. Devices were also mailed to CNN offices in New York and Atlanta.
U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff will order 57-year-old Sayoc to serve at least 10 years in prison, the mandatory minimum required by his plea to 65 charges, including 16 counts each of using a weapon of mass destruction, interstate transportation of an explosive, threatening interstate communications and illegal mailing of explosives.
Prosecutors say Sayoc's devices, though not capable of functioning as designed, were still able to explode and were responsible for shutting down parts of several major metropolitan areas, including train stations, schools and postal facilities.
They say he has not fully accepted responsibility and that his claims that his packages were a "hoax" are "simply false."
"The defendant appears to regret facing potential punishment, but not what he did and the harm that his attack caused," prosecutors said in court papers. "His large-scale attack triggered massive law enforcement response and crippled parts of several major metropolitan areas… The defendant terrorized the public and placed thousands of individuals in harm's way."
In their pre-sentence arguments for leniency, defense lawyers wrote that Sayoc was suffering from "delusional beliefs" fueled by large doses of steroids when he decided "to try to intimidate and scare Trump's perceived enemies."
They urged Rakoff to sentence Sayoc to the mandatory 10 years in prison and one additional month. Sayoc has been housed at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan since he was brought to New York after his Oct. 26 arrest. He had been living in a van plastered with Trump stickers and images of Trump opponents with crosshairs over their faces.
"He is sorry for the fear he caused across the country and has drafted personalized letters of apology to each of the victims in this case. He knows what he did was wrong, and he wishes more than anything he could go back in time and act differently," the lawyers wrote, saying he is still mentally ill and struggling but is redeemable and able to change.
They blamed his actions in part on his use of "an extremely large dose of steroids" that he took to bulk up for his new job at the Ultra strip club. They said the steroids left him feeling invincible and made him "pathologically obsessed" with perceived actions by some Democrats.
Sayoc has said repeatedly that his packages would not have exploded and he never intended to injure anyone. An FBI analysis concluded they would not have worked.
Prosecutors said the explosive materials in Sayoc's packages put thousands of people in harm's way, including family members of the victims, U.S. Postal Service workers and law enforcement personnel.
"Put simply, the defendant intended to silence, through harm and fear, those with whom he disagreed, and now he must be incapacitated to protect the public and promote respect for the law," prosecutors said.


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Well, so much for that idea then.
Has no-one considered that the moment some grading system is introduced, a further level of anxiety or bitterness is almost guaranteed to follow?
In reality....meaningless.
If I see someone is able to produce good stuff the word counts different for me.
...Even Michael doesn't get it right all of the time. Just look at the videos with him and Jeff "sparring" with each other...


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Have Presidential Inaugurations Always Featured Religion?History Q & A
Barack Obama's inauguration struck a religious note. In his address, he referred to God through Scripture, saying, "The time has come to set aside childish things," from I Corinthians, Chapter 9. Furthermore, he added the words "So help me God" to the end of his oath while choosing to recite it with his hand atop the Lincoln Bible. And, beyond this, Obama invited various ministers to deliver prayers before, during, and after the inauguration.
When did religion first became a prominent part of the inaugural ceremony? The surprising answer is with Franklin Roosevelt. The addition of the Morning Worship Service was begun by FDR in 1933 and then repeated in 1937 and 1941, fixing the practice in inaugural tradition. FDR was also the first to feature an invocation by a religious leader (and a benediction). FDR also said a prayer at one inauguration.
Religious elements have been present from the beginning, however. While no president has ever expressly mentioned Jesus in their address, three have mentioned Christianity. And nearly all of them have alluded to God using various non-sectarian formulas, referring to the "Almighty Being," "Supreme Being," and "Nature's God" among others.
All but three presidents used a Bible when being sworn in: John Quincy Adams (who used a book of laws), Franklin Pierce and Calvin Coolidge (Pierece and Coolidge, both from New England, appeared to have been following a regional practice).
Although the presidential oath of office makes no direct reference to God, most presidents have appended the phrase "So help me God" to the end. The suggestion that George Washington actually used the phrase is commonly asserted but discounted by some historians, as pointed out on HNN last week. It may well be that the first president to add the phrase "So help me God" may have been the obscure Chester Arthur.
Religion was employed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, who included a prayer in his first inaugural address, in order to address what he considered America's excessive materialism. Like other presidents who presided during tense times, John F. Kennedy invoked religion, specifically calling in the middle of the Cold War for people to heed the command of the prophet Isaiah "to let the oppressed go free."
Obama's inauguration continued a religious tradition of diversity begun in the 1950s when Eisenhower included a rabbi. Among the ministers invited to speak throughout the week were the openly gay Episcopal bishop from New Hampshire, V. Gene Robinson, who gave the invocation for the inaugural event Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial; the female Rev. Sharon E. Watkins the general minister and president of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, who gave the sermon at the National Prayer Service in D.C.'s National Cathedral, the black civil rights leader Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, who gave the benediction; and lastly, the more controversial Southern Baptist Evangelical Rev. Rick Warren, who delivered the inaugural invocation.
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Larry Myers - 2/4/2009
I am a professor at St. John's University in New York City. I'm completing a play on Arthur called "Reincarnation of Chester A. Arthur." He is a forgotten president who was a civil rights activist. Called "the dude President," (didn t know that word was around then) he has intriguw surrounding him with reagrds to burning official records on his life. He was a widower in the White House, the most dapper & most overweight President.
Larry N Stout - 2/2/2009
Timur (Tamerlane) styled himself the "Sword of Islam", but he wantonly slaughtered more hundreds of thousands of Muslims than non-Muslims.
Hitler, we're told, was a good Christian. Religion is a principle tool of self-promoting rabble-rousers...and condescending presidents. Image is everything, flag lapel pin, hand over heart. The myth-drugged People can't handle hard facts, and they deeply resent anyone who brings them up.
Lorraine Paul - 1/26/2009
There are few institutions on this earth which deserve to be admired. Organised religion is probably at the top of the list.
When are the people of the United States going to cast aside religion in its political life?\
Who cares? Does not the US have the doctrine of the Separation of State of Religion? As someone said the other day "....cries like an Evangelist found with his hand in the till".
I would be embarrassed to present myself as trustworthy and/or worthy of high office due to my religion. My actions should speak for me.
As a Unitarian, I do feel that the doctrine of my 'church' "Seek the Truth and Serve Humanity", is far beyond, in humanitarian terms, the doctrines of many other 'religions'. (I should mention that Unitarian to me equates with a free-thinker. Others calling themselves Unitarian may think differently)
james joseph butler - 1/26/2009
FDR, JFK, BHO, shrewd, pragmatic, winners. GOD. I guess Lincoln believed. Obama and W. Is GOD really part of both men? I'm inclined to think so.If they could only live by his rules. Jesus and America, we're #1, god bless F-22s.
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Sony is looking at taking the Xperia brand beyond smartphones and is showing off some prototype gadgets at the IFA trade show in Berlin.
It was keen to underline that not all of them might make it to manufacturing, but those on display were fully working prototypes with hardware and software stable enough that the company let a reporter test them out.
Xperia Projector
This is an Android-based computer with a short-throw projector in a single box. The projector sends the screen image onto a nearby tabletop or wall and users can interact with it by using their fingers on the projected image.
An infrared sensor in the device watches the fingers and figures out where they are pressing on the projected screen.
I played a couple of games on it, browsed though the Android home screen, watched a YouTube video and didn't notice any lag in response or glitches.
Because it runs Android, there's a mass of software just waiting to be downloaded and used.
Xperia Ear
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At IFA, Sony had it hooked up to a Bluetooth-equipped coffee maker, so getting a fresh brew was as simple as giving it the instruction.
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UNITED NATIONS Office of Internal Oversight Services UNHCR Audit Service Assignment AR2006/121/04 16 March 2007 Audit Report R007/R008 AUDIT OF UNHCR OPERATIONS IN TURKEY Auditor: Nikolai Grigoriev ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES Office of Internal Oversight Services UNHCR Audit Service AUDIT OF UNHCR OPERATIONS IN TURKEY (AR2006/121/04) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In December 2006, OIOS conducted an audit of UNHCR Operations in Turkey. The audit covered activities with a total expenditure of US$ 5.5 million in 2005 and 2006. A draft of this report was shared with the Director of the Bureau for Europe and the Representative in January 2007, on which comments were received in February 2007. The Representative has accepted most of the recommendations and is in the process of implementing them. Overall Assessment � OIOS assessed the UNHCR Operation in Turkey as average, it was adequately run but, although the majority of key controls were applied, the application of certain important controls lacked consistency or effectiveness. In order not to compromise the overall system of internal control, timely corrective action by management is required. Programme Management � For the three partners reviewed, reasonable assurance could be obtained that UNHCR funds were properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the Sub-Project Agreements. Internal controls were generally in place and operating effectively. The audit certificates that were received expressed unqualified opinions. � In 2005 the Representation provided monthly cash grants to refugees totalling US$ 0.9 million. OIOS was of the opinion that such an activity could be delegated to an implementing partner. The Representation explained that it was difficult to find reliable implementing partners in Turkey, and was of the opinion that Turkey is in an exceptional situation. OIOS understands the difficulties of finding partners to implement activities, nonetheless further efforts could be pursued to find suitable partnerships. With additional activities delegated to partners more time would be available for the Representation to enhance its project monitoring and provide assurance as to the reliability of implementing partners activities. � Cash grants were paid by a bank from lists given to them by UNHCR. However for the monitoring of these payments, the Representation experienced difficulties in obtaining from the bank branches, the names of those who had not been paid (almost 25 per cent of payments authorized). Action has been taken and discussions with bank officials were held in February 2007. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- � The established criteria for financial medical assistance of US$ 0.4 million in 2005 were not sufficiently detailed and were not applied consistently. The Representation is developing clearer criteria for medical assistance and would shortly be sending instructions to field offices. Supply Management � Although there was limited procurement, OIOS suggested that purchasing plans be prepared and consideration given to procuring items such as stationery under a frame agreement rather than on a case-by-case basis. A Local Committee on Contracts (LCC) had not been formally established, and OIOS noted two contracts at an annual cost of US$ 70,000 that had not been approved by the LCC prior to their award. Action has been taken to improve procurement practices. Security and Safety � The UNHCR offices in Turkey were MOSS compliant. The UHF radio communication system in Van was not operational, which could pose a risk to personnel in case of an emergency when the mobile network is overloaded. Action was being taken to address the issue. Administration � In the areas of administration and finance, the UNHCR Offices in Turkey generally complied with UNHCR's regulations, rules, policies and procedures and controls were operating effectively during the period under review. � Local UNHCR staff in Turkey had been subject to income tax on UN salaries, and following the adoption of new Turkish fiscal legislation in 2003, the procedure changed and UN staff became exempt. The change was implemented in 2005 after the UN Resident Coordinator reached an agreement with the Turkish Tax Authorities. It was not clear to OIOS why it was only implemented starting 2005 and not to the date the legislation was enacted. According to the calculations of the former UNHCR Representative, an amount of about US$ 1.1 million for 2003 and 2004 is involved. Further clarification as to why UNHCR (or the UN Resident Coordinator under whose ambit UNHCR falls) decided to waive recovery of tax payments made for staff in 2003 and 2004 is required. � OIOS understands that despite the specific request not to retroactively initiate tax refunds from local tax authorities, some staff members have contacted their tax offices and have received refunds. These funds are due to UNHCR and not the staff member. The Representation informed OIOS that at an all-staff meeting, staff were informed both verbally and in writing regarding the steps to be taken with regard to the tax reimbursement. March 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER Paragraphs I. INTRODUCTION 1-4 II. AUDIT OBJECTIVES 5 III. AUDIT SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 6-9 IV. AUDIT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. Review of Implementing Partners 10 - 14 B. Other Programme Issues 15 - 30 C. Supply Management 31 - 36 D. Security and Safety 37 - 38 E. Administration 39 - 48 V. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 49 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. INTRODUCTION 1. From 27 November to 7 December 2006, OIOS conducted an audit of UNHCR's Operations in Turkey. The audit was conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. OIOS reviewed the activities of the UNHCR Representation in Ankara, its two Field-Offices (FOs) in Van and Istanbul and of three of its implementing partners. 2. OIOS' previous audit of UNHCR in Turkey was carried out in August 2001. The review focused on 1999-2000 activities covering expenditure of US$ 5.7 million. The main recommendations related to the need to strengthen controls of one of the implementing partners, to resolve the issue of the payment of termination benefits for project staff and to decrease direct implementation of projects by the Representation. The recommendations concerning the last two issues have not been fully implemented. 3. At the end of 2005, UNHCR Turkey had an active caseload of 7,271 persons that included 7,214 non-European refugees and asylum-seekers and a residual caseload of 57 European refugees from the Balkan wars of the 1990s. There were also 51 Turkish returnees who have repatriated voluntarily from Iraq over the past two years. The majority of the non- Europeans are Iranians, with Iraqis comprising the next largest group. Somalis, Afghans, Palestinians and a range of other African and Asian nationalities account for the rest. The refugees included 1,170 Iranians who previously found protection in Iraq and entered Turkey between 2001 and 2003 in search of resettlement opportunities (the "Iranians ex-Iraq"). 4. The findings and recommendations contained in this draft report have been discussed with the officials responsible for the audited activities during the exit conference held on 7 December 2006. A draft of this report was shared with the Director of the Bureau for Europe and the Representative in January 2007, on which comments were received in February 2007. The Representative has accepted most of the recommendations and is in the process of implementing them. II. AUDIT OBJECTIVES 5. The main objectives of the audit were to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls to ensure: � Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information � Effectiveness and efficiency of operations � Safeguarding of assets � Compliance with regulations and rules, Letters of Instruction and Sub-Project Agreements III. AUDIT SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 6. The audit focused on 2005 and 2006 programme activities under projects 05&06/AB/TUR/LS/400, 05&06/AB/TUR/LS/401 and 05&06/SB/TUR/RP/333 with expenditure of US$ 3.6 million. Our review concentrated on the activities implemented by ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) � expenditure of US$ 0.3 million, Human Resources Development Foundation (HRDF) � expenditure of US$ 0.1 million, and Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers/Migrants (ASAM) � expenditure of US$ 0.1 million. We also reviewed activities directly implemented by UNHCR with expenditure of US$ 3.1 million. 7. The audit reviewed the administration of the office of the Representation in Ankara and FOs Van and Istanbul with administrative budgets totalling US$ 1.7 million for the years 2005 and 2006 and assets with an acquisition value of US$ 1.2 million and a current value of US$ 0.2 million. The number of staff working for the UNHCR Operation in Turkey was 61. 8. The audit also followed-up on findings and recommendations made in the 2001 internal audit and the 2003 inspection. Most of the recommendations made in the reports were implemented or were in-progress of being implemented in the near future. The Representation indicated that the issue of the severance payments for former project staff of the NGO ARGEN would be settled in 2007. A review of the strategy and staffing structure of UNHCR's Operation in Turkey for 2007-2009 was conducted in August 2006. 9. The audit activities included a review and assessment of internal control systems, interviews with staff, analysis of applicable data and a review of the available documents and other relevant records. IV. AUDIT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. Review of Implementing Partners 10. For the three partners reviewed, reasonable assurance could be obtained that UNHCR funds were properly accounted for and disbursed in accordance with the Sub-Project Agreements. OIOS assessed that internal controls of all partners were generally in place and operating effectively. Audit certificates for 2005 were received where applicable and unqualified opinions were expressed. (a) Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers/Migrants 11. The accounting records of ASAM together with the supporting documents could be reconciled with the SPMRs. OIOS found that although the Sub-Project Agreement stipulates that the standard implementation period is to the end of December with the liquidation period of one month, actual expenditures continued to be charged for the first two months of the next year. The Representation stated ASAM was aware of the project duration but due to an earmarked contribution it was obliged to record vital expenditures in January and February 2006. In order to avoid this reoccurring in 2007, UNHCR Turkey signed a Letter of Mutual Intent with the implementing partner. 12. The salary of the Financial Adviser was not budgeted for and was absorbed from the office rental budget line. ASAM explained that there was no budget line for the post of the Financial Adviser, and in accordance with a Government Regulation, a Financial Adviser was required. The fee of the Advisor will be reflected in a separate budget line. OIOS also noted that there was no reimbursement for private telephone calls, and the list of assets and Right of Use Agreement were not up-to-date. The Representation provided assurances that action had been taken to address these areas. OIOS appreciates the quick action taken by the ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Representation to strengthen the internal controls of ASAM. (b) International Catholic Migration Commission 13. OIOS could reconcile the accounting records and summary expenditure balances to the SPMR. The filing system however could be improved so that documents could be easily retrieved to support the expenditures made. Also, there was a duplication of functions in the area of data management when the information entered by ICMC for registration purposes had to be re-entered by the Representation into ProGres. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should continue to ensure that the International Catholic Migration Commission improve the filing of supporting documents in order to provide assurance that UNHCR funds are properly disbursed. The Representation should also find ways to avoid the duplication of data entry (Rec.01). 14. The Representation accepted the recommendation. UNHCR has already taken action with Headquarters to improve data management for registration purposes and avoid duplication. OIOS is pleased to note the action taken and will keep the recommendation open pending documentary evidence of the action taken to improve the data entry system in order to avoid duplication. B. Programme Issues (a) Programme and project monitoring 15. There are delays in the processing of asylum seekers' cases. Nine months elapsed between the original application of an asylum seeker in Turkey and the first interview with UNHCR. The Representation stated that since more emphasis was put on RSD functions, this caused delays in the processing of cases. OIOS was informed that delays were due to problems of staff performance and the insufficient training of staff. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should take appropriate measures to reduce the delay in processing asylum seekers' cases. Staff performance issues should be dealt with and proper training of staff provided (Rec.02). 16. The Representation stated that it does not have the resources for additional staff in Turkey to deal with the backlog, and it is dealing with the staff performance issues. Also at present, there are no vacancies in the Protection Unit. In general the growth of the backlog is attributed to an increase in the number of asylum seekers in 2006. OIOS appreciates that the lack of resources has an impact on the time taken to process cases. OIOS will keep the recommendation open pending confirmation that positive action has been taken to reduce the timeline for processing asylum seeker cases. 17. FO Van was not able to provide OIOS with its work plans. These should be used as a management tool to monitor project implementation. They are especially important considering ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 that RSD functions will be mainly centralized in the office of the Representation and work plans should now reflect other activities such as border monitoring and cooperation with the national counterparts. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should ensure that the Field Office Van develops work plans to monitor project implementation and include a process to gradually tackle the issues of the change in the direction of the programme from RSD towards other issues (Rec.03). 18. The Representation accepted the recommendation and indicated that action had already been taken and work plans were in implementation in Van. OIOS is pleased to note the action taken and will close the recommendation on receipt of a copy of FO Van's workplans. 19. OIOS' review of the Support Protocol between the Gendarmerie General Command of the Turkish Republic and UNHCR on Improving Accommodation Conditions for Migrants Entering Legally and Illegally from Eastern Border of Turkey showed that the document was not sufficiently detailed. It did not clearly explain the actual needs of the concerned population and the ways to assist refugees and asylum seekers. As a result, there was only one transfer of funds from the three planned in 2006. No financial reports on the use of funds were received because of the low implementation rate. FO Van was not properly consulted during the drafting of the Protocol. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey within the framework of the Protocol with the Gendarmerie should formulate clear and realistic objectives accompanied by measurable outputs and indicators. In the future, Field Office Van should be properly consulted during the drafting of cooperation documents (Rec.04). 20. The Representation accepted the recommendation. OIOS is pleased to note that action will be taken and will monitor the implementation of the recommendation, which has a target date for implementation of 30 April 2007. 21. Project financial and performance monitoring needed improvement. In 2005 and 2006, the Programme and Administrative Unit had not conducted any financial monitoring visits. While OIOS noted that there were no serious concerns with the partner's reviewed, and the level of funds delegated to them to implement UNHCR's activities was limited, OIOS is still of the opinion that regular reviews should be conducted and their results documented. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should improve its financial monitoring of implementing partners' activities. Regular reviews should be conducted and their results documented and any recommendations made to improve their activities should be followed-up to ensure they are implemented (Rec.05). 22. The Representation accepted the recommendation and agreed to implement financial monitoring visits on a regular basis. It further stated that implementing partners were requested ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 to submit an SPMR on a monthly basis together with all supporting documentation, which were subsequently verified. OIOS is pleased to note that action will be taken. While the Representation may re-verify the partners supporting documents on a monthly basis, it is OIOS' opinion that this is not an efficient use of UNHCR resources. Periodic visits to the partners' premises may be more beneficial in the long term, particularly if further activities are delegated to partners. OIOS will keep the recommendation open pending copies of the planned schedule to review partners' activities together with some samples of the verification reports drafted subsequent to the review. (b) Payment of cash grants 23. The Representation provides monthly financial assistance to refugees by way of cash grants totalling US$ 0.9 million in 2005. OIOS was of the opinion that such an activity could be delegated to an implementing partner. The Representation explained that it is difficult to find reliable implementing partners in Turkey since the Turkish Government does not provide active support to the idea of developing a network of non-governmental organizations in the country. It was stressed that UNHCR Turkey is in an exceptional situation, and has been working without NGO implementing partners for more than 30 years. While OIOS appreciates that traditionally UNHCR has not worked with many partners and that there are possible difficulties of finding suitable partners given the political situation, OIOS is of the opinion that the Representation's efforts in the area of working more with implementing partners could be further increased. Once this is established, the Representation could strengthen its project monitoring to ensure the risks of delegating such responsibilities are mitigated. 24. The payment of cash grants is directly implemented by the Representation, and beneficiaries are paid via the Garanti Bank. OIOS' review of the systems and procedures in place to manage this activity, as well as discussion on the possible risks associated with the process, assessed them as satisfactory. 25. The Representation transfers money to branches of the Garanti Bank in satellite cities along with payment lists. Beneficiaries sign the payment list on receipt and the document is resubmitted to UNHCR for reconciliation. However, UNHCR, Ankara is experiencing serious difficulties in getting the lists back from the bank with the details of the unpaid amounts. These difficulties in reconciliation increase the risk of incorrect payments. The Representation has to perform extensive follow-up work with the branch offices of the bank. Up to 25 per cent of the staff time of a G-5 is spent solving these issues. This problem had already been raised by the previous audit, but the progress achieved was minimal. No agreement has been signed between the Representation and the bank. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should, as a result of difficulties encountered in obtaining details of unpaid amounts to refugees, take appropriate action to ensure significant improvement in services are received from the Garanti Bank. An agreement between the Representation and the bank should be signed (Rec.06). 26. The Representation accepted the recommendation. Action has already been taken and discussions with the Bank officials were held in February 2007. However, despite several written and verbal warnings, due to the frequent changes of staff in the bank branches, delays in ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 obtaining payment lists still continue. The Representative will be discussing with the Bank the need for such an agreement in March 2007. OIOS is pleased to note the action taken so far and will keep the recommendation open pending confirmation that a formal agreement has been reached with the bank. (c) Medical Assistance 27. In the area of medical assistance to the beneficiaries, US$ 0.4 million in 2005 and US$ 0.3 million in 2006, the respective guidelines were not clear, and were only issued in the form of a Note for the File. In OIOS' view they should have been issued under the signature of one of the senior staff of the Representation. 28. OIOS noted that guidelines were not followed particularly in decisions relating to the percentage of reimbursement of difficult hospital cases, which varied between 25 to 50 per cent. Similarly, decisions about one-time financial assistance cases were made without reference to them. OIOS also found that reimbursements of medical costs were continued beyond the 1 August 2006 deadline when, according to the new policy adopted by the Representation, all asylum seekers and refugees should first approach the Turkish Social Solidarity Foundation. It was decided that only in cases of a refusal in writing, would the Representation review the case. Despite the fact that the Government has to gradually take over these expenses, UNHCR should adopt a clearer approach during the transition period. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should ensure that the criteria for medical assistance are consistently applied without exceptions by the field offices and that the criteria are sufficiently clear so that staff need not make their own interpretation of the established procedures (Rec.07). 29. The Representation accepted the recommendation and stated that it was working on clear criteria for medical assistance and would shortly send the instructions to all staff in the field offices. However, it is important to keep some flexibility and keep room for some humanitarian exceptions to be made by field staff in coordination with the Senior Management. OIOS is pleased to note that action will be taken, and will keep the recommendation open pending a copy of the instructions sent to staff. 30. In OIOS' view the basis for the monthly lumpsum payment of US$ 6,000 paid under the contract for the Cankaya Clinic in Ankara was not clear. Also, prior to awarding the contract it was not submitted to and approved by the Local Committee on Contracts (LCC) even though the annual amount exceeded US$ 70,000. OIOS was of the opinion that the Representative and not the Head of Programme and Administrative Unit should have signed the contract. The Representation accepted OIOS' recommendation. An LCC has already been constituted. The contract for the Clinic in Ankara was renewed and the Representative signed it. OIOS takes note of the positive action taken to implement the recommendation. C. Supply Management 31. There was limited procurement, nonetheless the procedures and internal controls in place should be strengthened. OIOS suggested that purchasing plans be prepared and ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 consideration be given to procuring items such as stationery under a frame agreement rather than on a case-by-case basis. 32. Only one meeting of the LCC was held in 2006 to review the purchase of three air conditioners valued at about US$ 2,000-2,200. This is well below the threshold for the submission to an LCC for approval. In OIOS' opinion, it is not cost effective to convene an LCC for such low value cases. OIOS also noted that the LCC had not been officially established, and members of LAMB de facto performed the functions of the LCC members. The full set of supporting documents for the 2005 LCC meeting for the purchase of computers costing US$ 23,000 could not be provided. The LCC also did not review the Ankara Cankaya Clinic contract and the Security contract for FO Van. Each of them amounted to US$ 70,000. The Representation accepted the recommendation, which has already been implemented. 33. OIOS found that 125 computers and other equipment that were no longer in use, some of dating back to 1996. A review of these items should be conducted with the aim of selling or donating them. No periodic physical verifications were done to identify the accumulation of obsolete and old items. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should periodically conduct physical inventories to identify obsolete items or those no longer in working condition in order to dispose of them either by selling or donating them (Rec.08). 34. The Representation accepted the recommendation and stated that it had conducted a physical inventory in December 2006. Most of the surplus items were donated to the implementing partner, ASAM, for the use of refugees and asylum-seekers in Ankara and in other cities. Action will also be taken either to donate or sell the few remaining items. OIOS takes note of the action taken but will keep the recommendation open pending a copy of the documents supporting the disposal of obsolete and old items. 35. The review of the Local Asset Management Board (LAMB) procedures revealed that there were delays in settling cases which had been brought to the attention of the LAMB several years ago. Information was missing on two pending cases: damage to a vehicle in 2002 and the loss of a portable computer in 2003. No action had been taken by the LAMB to review these cases and make a decision as to the appropriate action. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should take appropriate action through the Local Asset Management Board to deal with damaged and lost assets (Rec.09). 36. The Representation accepted the recommendation. Action has already been taken in December 2006 for the damaged vehicle. As for the loss of a portable computer, action will be taken for write off. OIOS takes note of the action taken and will keep the recommendation opening pending a copy of the LAMB decisions for both assets. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 D. Security and Safety 37. OIOS noted that the office was assessed as MOSS compliant. Nonetheless, the security contract for FO Van was not translated into English, which posed difficulties as far as its implementation and verification were concerned (the Head of Field Office in Van does not speak Turkish). The contract was never reviewed by the LCC although the annual amount paid to the company was US$ 70,000. There is no assurance that best value for money was achieved. The Representation informed OIOS that the translation of the security contract in Van was under way and the new LCC will review offers received from other security companies. 38. UHF radios in Van did not work. The repeater was not installed due to differences with the authorities on the price of the installation. This could pose a risk to personnel in case of emergency when the mobile network is overloaded. The Representation informed OIOS that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not authorise the free installation of the repeater in Van, and the office will use Thuraya phones in case of an emergency. In OIOS' opinion, a decision should be reached on the installation of the UHF radio equipment in Van, otherwise, this equipment should be transferred to a UNHCR field location where it could be properly used. The Representation will see how to make better use or the repeater. E. Administration 39. In the areas of administration and finance, the UNHCR offices in Turkey generally complied with UNHCR's regulations, rules, policies and procedures and controls were operating effectively during the period under review. (a) Payment of income tax 40. Until 2005, local UNHCR staff in Turkey had been subject to income tax on UN salaries. UNHCR paid the income tax for national staff, and these payments were financed from the staff assessment deducted from the gross income of the staff members. The Representation in Ankara provided staff members with documents stating their annual income, and individual tax statements were issued to UNHCR staff from their respective tax offices. 41. Following the adoption of new Turkish fiscal legislation in 2003, the procedure for the payment of income tax changed. The UN Resident Coordinator had reached an agreement with the Turkish Tax Authorities on tax exemption for national staff, but for some reason it was implemented starting in 2005. OIOS did not manage to obtain a clear understanding of why the implementation date was 2005 and was not back-dated to 2003, the date the legislation was enacted. OIOS was also informed that UNHCR staff members had been specifically asked not to request the Turkish Tax Authorities to reimburse the tax payments retroactively for 2003 and 2004. According to the calculations of the former UNHCR Representative, an amount of about US$ 1.1 million for 2003 and 2004 is involved. From the information available to OIOS, the tax payments made on behalf of UNHCR staff members should be reimbursed to UNHCR as of 2003. 42. OIOS understands that despite the specific request not to retroactively initiate tax refunds from local tax authorities, some staff members have contacted their tax offices and have received refunds. Furthermore, OIOS was informed that the staff members concerned were not willing to return the amounts received to UNHCR even though the income tax payments were funded by UNHCR. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 43. OIOS discussed the issue with the Legal Affairs Section (LAS) seeking clarification on the issue and to gain LAS' opinion on the refusal of certain staff to refund to UNHCR the income tax reimbursements received. LAS stated that the amounts should be considered as overpayments to staff and should be recovered in accordance with ST/AI/2000/11 of 12 October 2000 on "Recovery of overpayments made to staff members". In a subsequent mission by the Personnel and Administration Section and Legal Affairs Section on 16-17 February 2007, OIOS was informed that at an all-staff meeting, staff were informed both verbally and in writing about the steps to be taken with regard to the tax reimbursement. Headquarters will separately report on how UNHCR is handling this issue. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should ensure that the tax refunds received by some staff members for 2003 and 2004 be reimbursed to UNHCR. The Representation, together with the Legal Affairs Section at Headquarters should seek clarification on this issue to ensure that income taxes paid by UNHCR on behalf of its staff, estimated at US$ 1 million from 2003 onwards be refunded to UNHCR (Rec.10). 44. OIOS takes note of the action taken so far and will close the recommendation on receipt a copy of the report outlining the action taken to inform staff of their responsibilities with regard to any tax reimbursements received, as well as clarification as to why UNHCR (under the ambit of the UN Resident Coordinator) decided to waive recovery of tax payments made for its staff in 2003 and 2004. (b) Communications 45. The monthly telephone cost for FO Van was about US$ 1,000, and OIOS noted that no private telephone calls were reimbursed for the first half of 2005, and suggested that the system of reimbursing private telephone calls be improved. OIOS noted that the telephone system in place was unable to provide information that would indicate the total costs made per telephone line. Software, which permits the tracing of calls per telephone line, should be installed. This will enable telephone costs to be better monitored and reviewed. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should strengthen the system of monitoring private telephone calls to ensure the appropriate amounts are reimbursed from staff members. Software, which permits the tracing of calls per telephone line should be installed (Rec.11). 46. The Representation accepted the recommendation. Action has been taken. FO Van was requested to ensure timely reimbursement of private phone calls. Discussions with the companies also continue for the installation of software to trace the calls per telephone line. OIOS will keep the recommendation open pending a copy of the documents available to support the action taken. (c) Administrate costs of FO Silopi 47. The administrative overhead costs of US$ 72,000 of maintaining FO Silopi are too high. There is only one staff member in a very large office and there was a recent investment of ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 US$ 24,000 for installing cabling and a security system. However, the review of the documents and discussion with the responsible officials indicated that at least one third of these one-time expenses (for computer equipment, cameras etc.) could be recovered by transferring the equipment if a smaller and cheaper building were to be found. An analysis should be done on whether it is cost effective to continue covering the expenses of premises this size. The reduction of the running costs by 50 per cent would result in savings amounting to US$ 70,000 over a two-year period. Recommendation: The UNHCR Representation in Turkey should review the need for such a large office in Silopi, as well as prepare a cost-benefit analysis of the use of the office. A reduction of running costs by about 50 per cent could result in savings of up to US$ 70,000 over a two-year period (Rec. 12). 48. The Representation accepted the recommendation. The Head of FO Van and the Administrative/Programme Officer went on mission to Silopi in February 2007. A suitable place with reasonable rental cost was identified and the move to new office premises is expected to take place in March 2007. Savings will be made in the administrative costs over a one year period. OIOS is pleased to note that action will be taken, and will keep the recommendation open pending confirmation that the move to new premises has taken place. V. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 49. I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance and cooperation extended to the auditor by the staff of UNHCR and implementing partners in Turkey. Eleanor T. Burns, Acting Chief UNHCR Audit Service Internal Audit Division Office of Internal Oversight Services -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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After shooting into the stratosphere, Japanese stocks have tumbled back to Earth.
On Friday, the high-flying Nikkei (N225) index posted further declines, at one point extending its slide from a trading high of 15,942.6 points on May 23 to more than 20%. While losses were trimmed by the close, the initial drop briefly put the leading index of Japanese stocks into a bear market.
The recovery was based on reports that the Japanese government pension fund -- the largest pension fund in the world -- plans to shift more of its $1.2 trillion in assets into Japanese equities.
The index closed at 12,878, down 19.2% from its May 23 high. Trading was choppy as the Japanese yen lost traction against the U.S. dollar.
Even with the losses, Japan still boasts one of the best performing stock markets in the world. The Nikkei is up 24% for the year, compared with a gain of about 13% for the S&P 500.
"This is a correction, it's not a disaster," said Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS. "Investors got a little carried away with Abenomics."
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who came back to power in December, has launched an aggressive campaign to boost Japan's economy following 15 years of deflation. The plan -- dubbed Abenomics -- includes coordinated government spending, central bank stimulus and structural economic reforms.
Related: 7 big winners in Nikkei surge
Investors responded to Abenomics by selling the yen and buying Japanese stocks. The weak yen helped boost shares of Japanese exporters, including Toyota (TM), Sony (SNE) and Kirin (KNBWY). But those stocks and others have been punished this week as the yen regained ground.
"The stronger yen hurts the export-led recovery that Japan is hoping for," said Kathy Lien, managing director of BK Asset Management.
Investors are also having doubts about Abe's ability to implement the ambitious structural reforms he has outlined.
Market swings call Abenomics into question
In a speech Wednesday, Abe pledged to cut red tape to stimulate business activity. A ban on online sales of over-the-counter medicine would be lifted and special economic zones created.
Abe's government will approve a series of reforms later this month to make labor markets more flexible, encourage immigration, bring nuclear power plants back online and draw more Japanese women into the workforce. He has also set a target of raising per capita national income by at least 3% annually.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan is walking a fine line as it attempts to achieve an inflation rate of 2% without driving up interest rates on government debt. The country's gross public debt is projected to hit 230% of GDP by 2014 after years of budget deficits.
Behravesh said the Japanese economy will improve this year, but he said investors should not expect Abenomics to solve all of the nation's problems.
"The initial euphoria has worn off, and people are taking a more realistic view," said Behravesh.
-- CNNMoney's Alanna Petroff and Charles Riley contributed to this report.


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Office of the Press Secretary
September 29, 2004
President Tours Hurricane Damage
Mckenna Brothers
Lake Wales, Florida
THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank the McKenna boys for showing us around here, giving us a chance to see the devastation that took place here -- from not just one hurricane, but three hurricanes. I want to thank my brother, Jeb, for his hospitality and his leadership. I want to thank Secretary of Agriculture, Ann Veneman, for being down here. I want to thank Charlie Bronson, Secretary of Agriculture. I want to thank Adam Putnam, congressman from this part of the world. Every time I see Adam, all he does is talk about oranges. His hair is kind of orange.
I understand a lot of people in this area, like Marty and Pat, were hit hard by Jeanne and Charley and Frances. These are storms that have taken lives, storms that have created severe flooding, storms that caused major power outages, and storms that damaged farms and homes and hospitals and roads. It's been a devastating period for the state of Florida. It is the first time in nearly 120 years that four hurricanes have hit the same state in a single season. People of Florida have met historic challenges with extraordinary strength and generosity.
State emergency response teams have saved lives by evacuating people before the storm, and responding swiftly after the storm arrived. Power crews and telephone workers are putting in long hours to restore services. Despite week after week of strain, faith-based groups, like Southern Baptists and the Salvation Army, are setting up kitchens to feed the hungry. The Red Cross is running shelters and providing medical services for the injured. The National Guard is distributing supplies and conducting safety patrols. Across the state, people are showing great compassion and helping their neighbors make it through these storms, and I thank them for their care and their decency.
The federal government is continuing our active role in the recovery efforts. We're working closely with governors like Jeb, and with other state and local officials to make sure resources reach the people who need it. I've asked Congress to provide $12.2 billion to respond to Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. My request provides resources to repair bridges and highways and hospitals. It includes funding for the Small Business Administration to make loans to home owners and small businesses. It includes more than $8 billion for FEMA, the largest amount ever provided in response to a natural disaster. FEMA has responded rapidly to all four storms, and they continue working to make disaster assistance available to people in need.
I want to thank Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, and FEMA Director Mike Brown for their tremendous work these past few weeks. They, and those who work for FEMA, have the gratitude of the administration and the people of this country.
I know Florida's agriculture sector has been hit especially hard. Marty and Pat almost lost half their orange crop. I know a lot of other growers have lost a lot of crop, too. My budget request will provide vital assistance to the citrus growers and to other farmers and ranchers who've suffered losses. Secretary Veneman and I will also ensure that Florida farmers are treated fairly on the global market, and that no country takes advantage of citrus growers during this time of disaster. My administration will make sure that citrus remains a strong part of this state's economy. (Applause.)
The federal government is committed to helping people here get back on their feet. I call on Congress to pass my supplemental request quickly, so we can get more people in Florida the help they need. These have been trying weeks for Americans across the southeast, especially in this state. Once again, I want to thank Jeb for his outstanding leadership. I thank the citizens of Florida for their great courage and their decency. Our nation is praying for the victims of these storms; we pray for all who come to their aid.
May God bless you all. Thank you.


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