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Deputy Secretary-General, at General Assembly Hearings, Stresses Need to Ground
Migration Debate in Evidence, Dispel 'Long-held Myths and Prejudices'
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson's opening remarks at the informal interactive hearings with representatives of non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations and the private sector on international migration and development, in New York, on 15 July:
Thank you for inviting me to be with you today. The Secretary-General, who is on travel, sends his best wishes for you and this important meeting. I would also like to commend the President for his substantive and inspiring opening remarks just now.
Seven years ago, as President of the General Assembly, I had the honour of presiding over preparations for the first High-level Dialogue on International Migration, and I thank you, Mr. President, for your kind remarks on these efforts. It turned out to be a milestone event, a true "game-changer".
For civil society, it signalled a new era of constructive engagement with Member States. And for Member States, it demonstrated that migration could be widely and deeply debated at the highest level. We now have a global forum for informal dialogue and cooperation on this critical issue. And the United Nations system is working ever more closely with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The benefits of migration can only be fully harnessed, and the situation of migrants tangibly improved, if we establish sustained and strong partnerships, as well as strategic cooperation between different actors.
The role of civil society is fundamental. Labour unions and employers' organizations play a critical role in immigration reform. Advocacy groups ensure that the voices of migrants are heard and are heeded. Diaspora organizations are showing us the diversity of many contributions which migrants can make to societies. And the academic community has greatly contributed to refuting long-held myths and prejudices by grounding the migration debate in evidence. "Knowing the facts is the source of wisdom," a Finnish President once said.
The challenge is to share this evidence with the public at large, to dispel negative perceptions and often-stated stereotypes, as the President underlined in his opening remarks. We need to engage the media to make the public and policymakers aware of the vital and positive role migrants can play in helping build and indeed invigorate nations, economies and cultures.
I would also like to highlight the importance of migration for the post-2015 United Nations development agenda. The 2013 General Assembly High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development is an opportunity for Member States to lay the foundation for improved local, regional and international migration policies which could form part of the post-2015 development agenda. I commend your proposal to consider the High-level Dialogue as the beginning of a five-year action agenda, with benchmarks and indicators to follow and to monitor progress.
International migration is a complex set of issues which call for comprehensive and collaborative formulas and solutions. By definition, no Government can address the migration issue alone. Migration affects every region, with movements from South to South as significant as those from South to North. We need a reshaped and reinvigorated global partnership where the contributions of migration flows help create jobs, trade and wealth.
I see five areas of priority.
First, we must improve engagement within and cooperation between States. Second, we need to ensure that migration policies are based on facts. We must, therefore, continue to strengthen research and data gathering. Third, we must promote the integration of migrants into our societies and our economies. Fourth, we need to coordinate our national migration policies to ensure that labour market and development considerations are taken into account when planning future migration. This means that we should mainstream migration into national sectoral policies and plans. Fifth and finally, we must develop a framework for managing migration from countries and regions affected by crisis and violence.
Friends in civil society, I want to commend you on your work with migrants on a daily basis — helping them to find a home, a school, a doctor or legal representation. You are fighting for equal treatment and fundamental human rights in the spirit of the United Nations Charter and of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. And you are striving for labour rights for more than 200 million international migrants. This meeting is your opportunity to be heard by Member States, to share your insights, and, not least, to give our discussions a human face.
Migration is a reality of the twenty-first century. More people live outside their countries of birth than ever before. Migration is a truly global challenge which requires a global response. We are all migrants or descendents of migrants, and more people today than ever before live outside their country of birth.
We need a coherent, humane, rights- and facts-based global agenda which addresses the realities of this "era of migration". Today's meeting can substantially contribute to this objective, to this crucial task.
I wish you fruitful discussions and look forward to your contribution in October and beyond.
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If your property is over-priced during this initial viewing, the potential buyers will not see the value of your home as compared to the competition. These potential buyers will quickly move on to the next property in hopes of finding that desired value. In most every case, these buyers will not return to your home even if the listing price is later lowered.
Once the initial groups have seen the property within the first few weeks, viewing activity begins a drastic downturn and becomes limited to only those buyers new to the market. Your optimal time to successfully show and ultimately sell your home is in the first few weeks while viewing activity is at its peak.
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Our Mom-Blog Writing Workshop continues with today's session, "Becoming a Better Writer"! I hope these seven tips help you in your writing. Please feel welcome to share your thoughts in the "Comments" section below.
Many thanks, friends.
1. Read. A lot. Anything and everything. Other writers' writing will introduce you to different written communication styles and help you figure out your own personal style. I read magazines ranging from The New Yorker to InStyle to Southern Living, and browse through John Grisham bestsellers and Toni Morrison classics alike, to get a feel for assorted styles.
Two other good resources for style inspiration and ideas: Six Word Stories and The Quote Garden.
2. Write. A lot. The more you practice, the more fine-tuned (and efficient) you will become. The efficiency part will pay off if and when you set out to earn income from your (mom-blog) writing.
3. Have experiences. Walk out your front door and experience life. You'll have more to write about, the more you observe what's around you — from the simplest encounter (people-watching at the local coffee shop) to something more stimulating (an outdoor concert). Of course, the famously cloistered Emily Dickinson is the exception to this tip. 🙂
4. On the other hand, build on your "book smarts," too. Experience is extremely important, and it also is wise to infuse your everyday encounters and insights with more expert/professional perceptions, too. For example, you can enroll in an online writing class. Writer's Digest University offers a variety of workshops, for example, and probably your local community college does as well.
5. Seek feedback about your writing from a family member or friend. Ask this person if your writing comes across the way you want it to. For example, is it respectful of and sensitive to a wide range of readers and their diverse backgrounds? Does it invite conversation? Is it empathetic? Does it encourage positive social change? Or, is it self-focused, authoritarian, unfeeling?
6. Learn from the feedback you get. When I get feedback, my first reaction often can be one of self-defense. "Well, you obviously didn't understand where I was coming from …" I often need to take a breath and let myself "open up" to genuinely trying to understand the other person's perspective. And ultimately, I am very thankful for that perspective, because it helps me become a better, stronger, more aware writer — and human being, too.
7. Similarly, share what you write. With family and friends, with whomever might benefit from what you've taken the time to research, think about, draft, rework, and finish.
Looking forward to seeing you for Session 6 of our Mom-Blog Writing Workshop on Tuesday, June 11! Until then, peace.


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Last week Australian actors, Andrew Steel, Alexander Bruzt, and Tom Dalzell had their big shot and a chance of a lifetime to land a role on Days of our Lives.
The three young actors were the three finalists in the talent search that looked far and wide down under for a new hottie to come to Salem just in time for the series 50th anniversary storylines.
While the winner is yet to be announced, you can look for the character of Finn to debut sometime in October! As fans have previously heard the role of Finn is set to be a new resident who comes to Salem under the tutelage of Dr. Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian) at University Hospital.
On-Air On-Soaps Michael Fairman sat down with Andrew, Alexander and Tom immediately following their audition on the set of DAYS. The three Aussies revealed what happened in their screen tests with Arianne Zucker (Nicole), and even revealed they saw Peter Reckell (Bo) and Stephen Nichols (Patch) in the hallways! Fans know that those two fan favorites are already back taping shows for the big anniversary splash later this year.
Watch the video interview with the three Australian finalists after the jump, then let us know after hearing them talk and watching the on-camera, who do you think has the best personality? Who is the hottest? And, who do you think will ultimately land the role?


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Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky filed a lawsuit in federal court this morning challenging Indiana's newest law regulating abortion clinics. Senate Enrolled Act 371, passed earlier this year, calls for facilities that prescribe and dispense abortion-inducing medications to have many of the same emergency and urgent care resources as hospitals. The bill affects only one facility in the state, …Read More »
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The irony - I was drinking a Miller Lite while I watched. I feel so guilty. Sorry Sam Calagione at Dogfish Head. I've done you wrong.
However, I'm happy to report that I tasted my first Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA at poker the other night and it was delicious. I've been to the brewpub a couple of times in my past travels to Delaware (shout out to David, Richard, Jenn, John, Brad, Peter, Cassie, Mr. & Mrs. Hartogs, and the guy who owns Zogg's) but I think I would have a new appreciation for it now, not just because of the movie, but because of this whole BBA experience.
Dogfish Head seems like they have a real passion for brewing and the movie does make Sam Calagione seem like he would be a fun guy to hang out with - unless you're an Anheuser Busch rep.
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Nissan are promising the NP300 Navara pick-up will offer significantly improved refinement and performance whilst remaining a dependable workhorse. More efficient engines, suppler suspension and a greater sense of style promise to appeal to commercial and private buyers alike. Add in reduced emissions and it seems Nissan are in with a shout of class leadership.
Nissan have been proudly promoting their pick-up heritage during the release of this much improved Navara model. That's no surprise considering the Japanese brand first produced such a vehicle over eighty years ago. The Navara nameplate isn't quite so old, dating back to the year 1997 and marking the first modern Nissan pick-up that didn't just appeal to those after a working vehicle. Indeed, with pick-ups popular as alternatives to SUVs, refinement is more important than ever.
With that in mind, Nissan have been hard at work developing a new 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine that is smoother, quieter and cleaner than the old 2.5-litre unit. It also manages to be more powerful, yet more efficient too. There's also a totally redesigned rear suspension set-up for the family-friendly Double Cab model that promises improved handling and a more comfortable ride without sacrificing its off road or load carrying ability.
The Navara's 2.3-litre dCi turbodiesel is available in two different power outputs; 160PS or 190PS. The lower powered of the two is standard equipment on Double Cab models and the only option on everything else. The 190PS version is reserved for the Double Cab only and makes its extra power through a second turbocharger that can provide additional boost to the engine. Two wheel drive is an option for King Cab (two seat) models, while 4WD is standard on all other variants. The standard gearbox is a six-speed manual item, while a seven-speed automatic is an option but again, this is reserved for the Double Cab model only.
One of the big problems with using a pick-up as an everyday vehicle is comfort. As vehicles of this kind are primarily designed to carry up to a tonne of weight in the bed, rear springs must be pretty industrial. The issue is that when unladen, things can get pretty bouncy. Due to this, the Double Cab Navara ditches old fashioned leaf springs for the back axle. Instead, there's a five-link rear suspension setup with coil springs to give a much plusher ride without sacrificing load capacity.
There was a time where pick-ups were square-edged things that you could never call stylish. Mitsubishi's L200 bucked the trend with its curves proving a hit with buyers. With this in mind, Nissan has been more daring with this improved Navara while incorporating its latest 'V-motion' grille and boomerang shaped daylight running lights. Whether you choose this vehicle in double cab or king cab guise, gone are the sharp creases and flat panels of the previous model, having been replaced by curves and contours. From the confident nose rearwards, it looks much more modern while retaining a tough edge.
The basic chassis of the Navara may be that of the old model - Nissan themselves describe it as 'a fully updated version of the previous generation' - but don't let that put you off. The Japanese brand really has gone over the whole vehicle with a fine tooth comb and improved it in every appreciable area. This includes a completely re-designed dashboard to lift interior quality and NASA-inspired seats (yes, really) to make for an even more car-like experience. Those that plan on making the Navara work for a living will be more interested in the range's ability to tow 3,500kg and the Double Cab's 67mm increase in bed length.
Prices start at around £18,500 ex VAT and there are five trim levels available for the NP300 Navara; entry level 'Visia', 'Acenta', 'Accenta+', 'N-Connecta' and 'Tekna' at the top of the range. 'Visia' is the only option on the Chassis Cab and 2WD King Cab while 'Tekna' is only for Double Cab models. 'Visia' is very much a working man's trim level with steel wheels, black bumpers and mirrors along with no air-con. You do get a Bluetooth stereo with USB and aux in, electric windows and cruise control though. 'Acenta' includes manual air-con, alloys, chrome mirrors and grille along with a sunglasses holder. 'N-Connecta' (likely to be a popular choice) adds dual zone climate control, heated door mirrors, bigger alloys, fog lamps, rear view camera and leather for the wheel, handbrake and gearknob.
'Tekna' is where a lot of the clever stuff comes in such as Nissan's handy 'Around View Monitor' that gives a virtual bird's eye view of the truck, rear parking sensors, LED headlights with daytime running lights, 7" touchscreen with sat-nav and Bluetooth audio streaming and roof rails. Optional extras include a rear diff lock for serious off-roading, a towing kit and heated leather seats. All models get seven airbags, ABS, hill decent control, traction control and even autonomous emergency braking on the Double Cab.
As to be expected in this day and age, downsizing and weight loss has been key to improving the Navara's running costs. Thanks in part to being 200cc smaller than the old model's engine, emissions have taken a tumble, while fuel economy is better than ever. While a 2WD King Cab produces the best figures - 44.9mpg on the combined cycle and 167g/km of CO2 - it's the 4WD Double Cab that will be the volume seller we suspect. Opt for one of those and you'll see a slight increase in emissions to 169g/km while economy falls to 44.1mpg on the combined cycle. Interestingly, this combined figure is the same regardless of power output.
In this instance, the addition of the seven speed automatic gearbox does nothing to improve the figures as we've come to expect with so many new cars. The self-shifter is good for 40.3mpg with emissions of 183g/km. Those hoping for better should bear in mind that without a driver and in fairly lowly spec, the Navara weighs about 1,950kg. The warranty is definitely worth a mention, five years or 100,000 miles is much better than the average.
Nissan's NP300 Navara goes up against some tough recently revitalised rivals - primarily Mitsubishi's L200 and the Ford Ranger. In comparison to these two key competitors, this Nissan's clever five-link rear axle could give a clear advantage for those looking for a more car-like driving experience. With no penalty on load capacity or towing ability, it could be the stand-out feature on this much improved pick-up.
That could mean little if this NP300 was ugly, or worse, dull. With looks so important, Nissan should be commended for modernising the design without losing the butch appeal of the old model. It won't just be the more efficient engine that helps with running costs either: standard fit autonomous emergency braking not only makes the truck safe, it should help reduce insurance premiums too. As an overall package, the NP300 will be hard to beat.
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It's annoying when your tools are sliding around when you're driving. A bed rug mat provides carpet-like cushion of durable polypropylene and delivers a non-skid surface that buffers impacts and abrasions to both your bed and your cargo.
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This high cab top is made to be flush with your pickup, therefore giving the appearance of being continuous. It's colour coded too, so it complements the look of your vehicle.
The benefits of the Truckman Grand Hard Top include:
The Truckman GLS Hard Top is a sliding bulkhead window variant with a cab high top which is made to be flush with your pickup cab. The paint is colour coded to paint of your pickup, which compliments the look of your vehicle even further.
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The Truckman S Series Double Doors Hard Top Solid Doors is a side access hard top and boasts gull wing opening solid doors. You won't have to compromise as the fully featured aspect of the original Truckman Grand Hard Top is included.
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It makes sense to protect your loadbed from scratches and dents, plus absorbing bumps. A bed rug bedliner will do just that and preserves the value of your vehicle by avoiding unnecessary damage to the bed.
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This aluminium, roller tonneau cover is fully retractable and can easily be locked into place every 300mm. If you have awkward or large loads to work with, adding the Jack Rabbit to your vehicle means that you no longer have to leave your loadbed fully exposed or wrestle with tonneau covers.
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This highly functional cover is designed to keep your cargo area safe, dry and clean. It's made of durable aluminium chequer plate and has a carrying capacity of maximum 100 kg. The cover can be removed quickly and easily without using any tools. It locks to the tailgate keeping your cargo secure.
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These rubber mats have been specifically designed to maximise the protection of your carpets. They will retain mud, dirt, water and snow which makes your life easier when cleaning. Being manufactured from a durable rubber they can easily be emptied out and cleaned.
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Single 7 pin electrics also known as 12(N), can be fitted as standard to any tow bar. They provide power from your tow bar to the lights of your pickup.
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Twin 7 pin electrics also known as 12(S), can be fitted as standard to any tow bar. They provide power from your tow bar to the lights of your pickup. If you're only going to be towing a trailer this is all you need.
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Twin 7 pin electrics also known as 12(S), can be fitted as standard to any tow bar. They provide power from your tow bar to the lights of your pickup. If you're only going to be towing a trailer this is all you need.
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Below are our customer reviews for the Nissan Navara. Want to have your say? Leave a review for the Nissan Navara now.
Good solid pick up with well thought through extras
Awesome to look at and a good drive.
Better vehicle than VW Amarok
I've had all the trucks on the market this is up there has one of the best
Brilliant car, great quality and confort for a workhorse and relatively inexpensive to run
Very comfortable and car like to drive but still a very sturdy working machine.Very happy indeed with my purchase.
Too early to tell bit first impression very happy with the vehicle
Fulfills my needs
Very useful pickup ideal for work and play .
It seems a very capable double cab pickup.
Absolutely brilliant.
Love it!
A practical truck that feels car like. Comfort and style.
Excellence very pleased.
Like it as I like the previous one. Finding the seats on the new one slightly less comfortable though - but that's the only negative.
Love it!
So far so good.
A quality vehicle, I actually don't mind driving to work, I feel more confident arriving to quote for jobs. A good edition for my business. As my business grows, hopefully, I will be using Vanarama to acquire more vehicles.
Very impressed with the level of equipment and the refinement.
Latest model far better than our previous model. More refined.
A nice vehicle, ideal for work and family.
It's a MONSTER!
Very pleased, excellent vehicles.
So far nice vehicle.
For value for money. The Nissan is great with all the accessory included.
Value for money.
Great motor really. Just what I needed for my 10 stone dogs comfort.
Very good for what I need
Excellant, comfortable and very much what I expected.
Great truck very comfortable very pleased.
Bit juicy on the fuel but overall a great truck and a very comfortable drive.
I've only had my Navara for a week but initial impressions are even better than I'd hoped for. Considering it's still very much a pick-up truck, the quality of the interior is great with easy to clean surfaces and it's an extremely comfortable place to be - even the Mrs likes it! The Auto box is nice and smooth and the low down power delivery is perfect for a truck of its size - Very happy!
Perfect, had earlier models, great improvement.
Does everything and if not more than I expected.
Good vehicle, ideal for our requirements.
Ideally suited for my business.
I'm pleased with what you've done for me with this vehicle.
Very good.
Great work vehicle. It's so comfy I would even use it as a personal vehicle! Only had it a week or so but so far no complaints.
Excellent value for money.
Great, an improvement over the old Navara.
At this early stage it seems to meet our needs and is a far improved version of the old Navara.
Alot better than the old model, auto gearbox is excellent, back suspension is excellent, drives very good and feels very plush inside though I would have preferred two front electric seats, rain sensitive wipers and rear central arm rest.
Great vehicle to drive.
So far so good!!
It's ok for what I need but it looks as though Nissan have cut a few corners with the Np300. For example there is no outside temp sensor/auto wipers or passenger electric seat also the drivers seat base is very uncomfortable after a short time spent in it. The dash and door cards are very hard plastic and cheap looking but the ride is very good for a pick up truck. Overall I am happy with it and will learn to live with the niggles I have as the truck looks awesome and drives well.
Too early to say but so far we are very impressed.
Great vehicle.
Delighted but not sure if it will be as economical as they say.
As good as any 4x4 car with the added bonus of the carrying load.
Extremely pleased and, in my opinion, a much better finished and more comfortable vehicle than my previous vehicle which was a Mitsubishi L200 Warrior.
Exactly as expected from a pickup truck, more comfortable than expected and a great specification. For some reason it doesn't like reversing in 4 WD mode. The fuel economy is no where near the specified average of 33 Mpg, more like 24 Mpg on a good run, 18 Mpg in town, and this is with no load. The back cab is very practical- the way the seats fold up or down and the space is good. Does feel like a very solid build truck.
Great vehicle. As my nine year old keeps telling me ''it's a tank!'' which apparently is a good thing. I love it. It drives like as large vehicle but once you get used to that, fine. The extras on it are fantastic.
Perfect for what I need it for. Comfy but practical. Drives beautifully.
Awesome vehicle. Easy to get a pallet in the back. The high spec interior makes driving with goods a lot more comfortable.
Excellent commercial pick up
Truck was a replacement for previous Navara, did look at all others on the market but nothing seemed to compare. I just hope the new model due out, lives up to the D40 of present.
It's a great truck. Bit bouncy when unloaded, but it's exactly what you would expect.
Perfect for my dual purpose needs.
I am very happy with the pickup. It is perfect for my work and family requirements.
This is by far the best pickup on the market! I was given a Warrior as a temp for a week and it was agricultural compared to the road manners of the Navara . Look no further.
Very nice vehicle and nice to drive.
Excellent vehicle for work and pleasure. But early to tell reliability and performance standards, but for now very happy.
Everything was good, although the interior is very basic and I wish I had included the sat nav.
Good solid motor, plenty of space all round and good performance.
It's a very expensive pick up truck. I can't give a full review, as we have only had the vehicle for two days.
Very happy with my new Nissan.
Good all round pickup. Pity the tow capacity is not 3.5tons.
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The idea of a slot machine parlor next to Kelley Square has raised a few eyebrows. But for those trying to boost downtown Worcester's image as a pedestrian-friendly hub of arts and culture, one thing would be worse: a full-fledged casino.
A slots parlor would compete broadly for discretionary dollars, but it most likely would not include the type of performance venues found at resort casinos, which compete with nonprofits like the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Troy R. Siebels, executive director of the Hanover, is more concerned about the prospect of competition from casinos than he is about a slots parlor pulling dollars away from the 2,300-seat downtown theater.
"What we're concerned about is resort casinos with performance spaces booking shows," he said.
Casinos, including Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, often snag popular comedians and musicians and set radius restrictions that ban performers from doing shows within certain areas.
"Because of radius booking, all of the major theaters are affected by all of the major casinos," Mr. Siebels said. Theaters in Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Boston and other cities would be affected.
Last year, a coalition including Mr. Siebels successfully lobbied to have legislators include some protections for theaters in the state's gaming law. The law requires casino developers to talk and sign agreements with theater directors about cross-marketing and coordination of performance schedules.
Developers eyeing casino projects in Springfield, Palmer and Boston have already reached out to the Hanover, Mr. Siebels said. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is expected to start approving projects next year.
In the meantime, the Hanover, which will host the musical "West Side Story" this weekend, is on track to end the current fiscal year in the black with about 180,000 ticket sales. In the fiscal year that ended June 30, the theater posted a small surplus of $60,000.
As for the proposed slots parlor on Madison Street, Mr. Siebels said he considers it a long shot.
Massachusetts law allows for up to three resort casinos, but only one slots parlor, and the state's existing race tracks are thought to be favored for the slots license. Plainridge Racecourse in Plainville is the only applicant so far for that license.
Slot machines are one component of Cambridge developer Richard L. Friedman's proposal for a vacant site on Madison Street, which is owned by the Oregon-based parent company of Wyman-Gordon Co. Mr. Friedman's plan also would include a hotel.
City officials have yet to receive any formal plans from the developer, said Timothy J. McGourthy, Worcester's chief development officer.
If plans are filed, city leaders and voters will have to decide whether a project that includes slot machines is right for downtown.
"Just putting a slots parlor, I don't think, would be in the best interest of the city," said Craig L. Blais, president and chief executive of the Worcester Business Development Corp., which has been promoting the concept of a downtown theater district. The WBDC wants to see the area surrounding the Hanover Theatre become a hub of restaurants, shops, housing and entertainment venues, buzzing with college students.
"If the proposal was tied to a larger economic development plan, that would interest me, and I think that would be better for the city," Mr. Blais said of the Madison Street project. "It would be complementary if it was tied to a larger economic development plan, and if they work with us on connections with the Canal District and the Theatre District."


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Jenny from Edspire suffered a tragic loss in 2013 when her youngest daughter, Matilda Mae, died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. This year, Jenny writes powerfully about the arrival of her new baby, Bea, and how the whole family is adjusting to their Rainbow baby.
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Brandon Short is one of the best front snake players ever, period, and a two-time World Champion who has played on the Los Angeles Ironmen for his entire professional career– until last week. In a move few saw coming, Short is leaving the Los Angeles Ironmen and heading over to San Diego Dynasty, a team who did not perform up to their normal standards in 2012, but are making moves to stack their roster. Here are Short's thoughts on this pivotal move, his new team, and his career.
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Matty Marshall: What do you think about the line up for Dynasty this year? They have Dalton coming back too, who almost got picked off by Impact.
Brandon Short: Well, I feel like Dynasty knows where they're at right now; they know they had a rough year and they are trying to make power moves. I think the roster is good; the core of the team is always solid. Granted, they're not getting any younger, but neither is anybody else. The roster is still undetermined, but I think it's solid. I do think that part of the problem last season was money, which still can be an issue now.
It's like, if you don't have the money you don't have the paint, you don't have the time and you don't have practice. But, like I was saying earlier, those guys are champions, and a champion will only stay down for so long until they really come screaming back for their last fight. They will come fighting back. I think as a player, I have lots to prove, as a team, we have a lot of prove, so it's a perfect fit. I was talking to some of the guys and they felt exactly the same way. They're amped up; I'm amped up.
Yeah, it should be good year. Because now they've fixed the deficiency they had last year where they didn't have a consistent Snake 1 (first attacker). You're going to go out there and play, and you're one of the best ones to do it. So if you play at the top of your game and then also with Spicka too, I saw flashes of brilliance from him last year, he still has that upward swing too. So, who knows how good he's going to be when he finally feels confident in his playing ability. I think that's a good pick up for you guys, for Dynasty.
Yeah, for sure. Not to mention it hurts the other big team in California (the Ironmen), I'm not proud to say that, but it really does put a dent in their team. We're adding on to this one now, so we're making things stronger. And also as a fellow pro paintballer who's been around forever, I can bring some insight to those guys. From what I saw from an outside prospective, that team needs to be shaken up a bit. We need to bring in younger guys, maybe not necessarily younger, but we need to keep everybody hungry, keep at the heels of these guys, some of these older guys, keep everybody motivated.
That's the one thing with Dynasty, is that they're all 30 now, which isn't a bad thing. Ryan Greenspan had a great year in 2012, Yosh Rau had some really good tournaments, so did Alex Fraige, and all of them played pretty well at World Cup, so it's not like the core of the team's bad at paintball all the sudden, on the decline.
Yeah they had a bad year, but skill wise, they're still as good as they have ever been. Yeah, there's the question of motivation, but I think that, and I see those guys all of the time, I think they are motivated. They are going to need to be, if there is going to be, because if there's a next chapter of Dynasty's history to be written, then there needs to be an influx of youth eventually.
For sure, like I was saying, they need it now just to keep people hungry. Our coach, Rusty Glaze, he needs to be on this. If we were to bring in a new kid, and he has been playing better than Ryan Greenspan's, then it's not about egos, it's about who's playing the best. As soon as John Doe starts trying to go after Ryan Greenspan's spot, Ryan is going to rise to the occasion even crazier than before.
It's a good thing. And people forget that it was two seasons ago, but Dynasty won an insane amount of events. And then they have a rough year, and all of the sudden it's "they're old, they don't care"
Yeah, well, that's the fair-weather fans. You know how that is.
Yeah, that's how it is, and I get it. You're only as good as your last hurrah.
It's bullshit. It's pretty much the same team as two years ago!
Yeah, these are the same guys who have been winning forever. There's not a pro player out there who will tell you when Dynasty gets knocked out that, they aren't smiling because it's like, "Shit, thank God Dynasty's going home, it's one less thing to worry about." I know I always used to love it when they didn't make to Sunday, because it's like-
Thank God, we don't have to play them on Sunday because that's the last team we want to play on Sunday.
Yeah exactly, those guys sneak in. They always make it on the bubble and then come and wreck Hell on Sunday. But this year, things didn't tilt for them on Saturday, it just didn't go their way this year, which is unheard of. That's just fine, it's going to be a great year, hopefully one of the best years, and I get to be a part of that now.
Yeah. It's going to be crazy this year, but we will save that for the podcast.
Sweet, let's do it.
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One morning, though, I woke up to our new, fragmented reality. It was painful for me, but I know that it was even more painful for her. It still remains painful to her in ebbs and flows that move like waves.
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I know that there is nothing I can do to stop her sorrow from existing. But after two years as a divorced single mom, I know that there are many things I can do to prevent it from increasing. My answer? These 10 post-divorce promises to my daughter that I hold to as tightly as gospel truth.
I promise that I won't use the challenges of single motherhood as an excuse to not have fun. All we have is today. If divorce has taught me anything, it is that today is worth embracing.
I promise that you will never hear me complain about how hard this can be. I know how your sweet and compassionate heart would take such a complaint, and I fear that you would start to believe that you have made life difficult. And that, sweet girl, simply isn't true.
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Gay men planning to travel to New York City are being advised by San Francisco public health officials to get vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis.
San Francisco health officials released a health advisory for Bay Area men who have sex with men December 7 to take extra care when traveling to New York City this winter. A meningitis outbreak has infected 12 MSM in the New York City area in the past year, including three individuals within the last six weeks.
The official name of this cluster is invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), a bacterial strain discrete from the recent fungal meningitis outbreak that originated from a Massachusetts pharmacy.
According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, "Three of four IMD cases who died were HIV-infected."
Dr. Susan Philip, director of STD Prevention and Control Services at the San Francisco Department of Public Health, wasted no time in informing the local gay community.
"The symptoms and onset can vary from person to person," Philip told the Bay Area Reporter. "The initial symptoms of IMD can include fever, nausea, muscle aches, headache, confusion, neck stiffness, and body rash. The onset of symptoms is typically rapid, and a healthy person can become very severely ill due to this infection within 24 hours."
What's interesting is that none of the reported cases have popped up in Manhattan but have manifested in various neighborhoods around Brooklyn, including Williamsburg, Dumbo (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) and Prospect Heights, according to a news release from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Philip emphasized that "there have been no cases or increase in cases that have been seen in San Francisco."
Transmission of meningitis is easier than sexually transmitted diseases and its symptoms are more pernicious. Kissing, sharing utensils, sharing cigarettes or drinks, and living in close quarters are all viable ways of passing on this bacterial meningitis, according to the DPH advisory. The serious illness stems from fast-moving bacteria found in saliva or mucus that can infect the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can also cause an infection of the blood. Even if diagnosed early and treated with antibiotics, it can still sometimes result in death, permanent brain damage, hearing loss, or kidney failure, the DPH advisory stated.
For now, health officials in San Francisco suggest that if you are planning to meet a sex partner at a New York City bar or club or via an online hookup site, that you consider getting vaccinated for IMD, especially if you are HIV-positive.
Men can ask their primary care physicians about the vaccination or Philip said that people can purchase the vaccine at the health department's Adult Immunization Clinic.
"The vaccine is either given by an injection just under the skin of the arm or in the muscle," Philip said. "Either way, the vaccine is generally well tolerated."
According to the DPH advisory, most adults gain protection with a single injection of the meningitis vaccine. Some adults, including those with HIV or other causes of weakened immune function, are recommended to receive a total of two injections of the vaccine spaced two months apart, in order to achieve protection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccination is 80 percent to 90 percent effective in preventing meningococcal disease.


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I just purchased a Dewalt D55618 air compressor.
The manual says I need an in-line air filter to keep water and oil out of the airstream.
Please recommend 1 or 2 as may be the case. I plan to buy a small spray gun to spray finish on mostly small wood projects.
Most of the use for the compressor will be to blow out dirt etc from parts and air up tires etc.
PS please include part numbers and prices
Don, when I was building air circuits, I would have an air filter at the compressor discharge, and another at the bottom of every drop tee to any application.
Reason being, even though the filter at the compressor discharge would take out the free water there, it didn't remove vapor, which would condense in the lines on the way to the various in-plant applications, and there would be more water to remove at each of those applications.
Your compressor likely only came with a regulator and discharge coupler into which you would plug your air line connector.
Install a mini-filter before the regulator, so that air entering the regulator is drier.
If you are spraying lacquer or finish onto wood working projects, you'll want an air filter before the gun, and quite likely an in line air drier to remove vapor to keep "fish eyes" out of your finish.
My advertisers would love to sell you filters. Check with them regarding price and delivery if you would.
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by Vilas Nale
We have Centralised compressed air plant supplying Instrument air & Mask/service air for use in power plant. The mask air & inlet to dryers supplying instrument air is tapped off from outlet of common air receivers. The requirement of both type of air is similar i.e.20Nm3/min. The requirement of filters for Mask air is of 3 micron rating whereas those for instrument air is of 5 micron rating as per international standards.
I would like to know whether we can make both filters of 3 micron rating to have standardised filter elments for both type of filters.
What will be the effect on O&M of filters for dryers? What are the penalties or advantages of making both filers of 3 micron rating?
As far as I am concerned, there is absolutely no negatives to supplying cleaner air to any application, whether instrument air, or to run an air tool or cylinder.
The issue for you will be cost to maintain the 3 micron system and getting 3 micron compressed air filters that have enough flow rating for your applications.
General purpose compressed air filters run around 30-50 microns in element size.
You should always install a general purpose filter upstream from a finer filter element, including your 3 micron filters, as the general purpose filters strip larger contaminants from the compressed air before they can get to, and quickly plug up, the finer size of the element in the 3 micron filter.
As long as you are satisfied with the maintenance issues regarding just using 3 micron filters, go ahead.
I suspect that you'll be changing them out quite often, though. And do make sure you have some sort of delta P gauge on the filter so you can tell when the element is becoming plugged, and before you starve your applications for air.
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by Paul Woods
(Waco TX)
I need to know how the diaphram line hooks back up?? I don't know where they blew off of.
Can you help?
Compressed air filters with carbonate bowls sometimes do fail, this often due to them being weakened by attack from compressor oils.
I don't know how to hook up the line, as I don't have your air compressor in front of me.
Please start a new thread, and upload photos so I can see your air compressor and help resolve the problem.
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As a follow-up to my post yesterday about Jermaine Jones being kicked off of American Idol due a "criminal past," the story has actually bigger and, frankly, more bizarre.
On last night's episode of American Idol, they actually showed to a national tv audience the confrontation producers had with Jones and the subsequent dismissal.
Said the producers to Jones, "You've put us in a very difficult position."
To me, it all seemed a bit too WWE-like, as if it was planned this way in search of ratings. And it seems other fans are in agreement with me.
Watch the video and let us know what you think. Do you think this was stunt in search of ratings or simply the reality in a reality show?


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Stetson Student Veterans Organization, Animal Legal Defense Fund, co-sponsored a program about using dogs in the military
Stetson's Student Veterans Organization and Student Animal Legal Defense Fund chapter co-sponsored a film presentation on Feb. 28 about using dogs in the military.
Stetson Law students, along with dogs "James" and "Dora," attended a screening of Always Faithful. "Dora" is a registered therapy dog trained by animal law expert Peter Fitzgerald, a professor at Stetson.
The documentary, directed by cinematographer Harris Done and produced by Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Moll, tells the story of U.S. Marine Corps dog teams serving on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Stetson recently initiated a popular therapy dog program to help students manage stress during exam time, which includes visits from therapy dogs trained by Stetson faculty and alumni.
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Jeff Baca to the Vikings: How Does the Guard Fit with Minnesota?April 27, 2013
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman worked some of his draft-day magic yet again (via 1500espn.com). In a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Spielman moved back seven spots in the sixth round and regained the seventh-round pick he traded to the New England Patriots.
With the 196th pick in the draft the Vikings selected UCLA offensive lineman Jeff Baca. A versatile player for the Bruins, he played both guard and both tackle positions.
From his profile at UCLA, the all-state left tackle started eight games as a freshment for the Bruins in 2008. The following season, he moved inside and started all 13 games as a sophomore.
Due to academic issues, he was declared ineligible and missed the entire 2010 season. Upon making his return, he broke his ankle during 2011 spring workouts. Even though it required surgery, Baca only missed one game that season.
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New Vikings OL Jeff Baca was a pre-med major, became academically ineligible, switched to poli-sci, made honor roll.
As a senior he played guard, tackle and even made one start at center in the Holiday Bowl against Baylor. He was named to the second-team, All-Pac-12 following the season.
His weakness may be his size, thus he will definitely move inside to play guard. He makes up for that with his aggressiveness. NFL.com evaluated him as a tenacious blocker and compares him to the San Francisco 49ers' Daniel Kilgore, an interior lineman who was drafted in the fifth round out of Appalachian State in the 2011 draft.
At 6'3" and 302 pounds, he is the same size as current starting guard Charlie Johnson—the person he will most likely replace in the next couple of years.
Because of his versatility, Baca will make the active roster, most likely opening up as one of the main backups along with Joe Berger. As he gets the hang of the NFL game, don't be surprised if Baca's playing time increases as the season progresses.


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Instigator Podcast #21: Seeking Movement (Oct 23, 2012)
Yes, the lockout is still on, and I did another podcast with Chris Ostrander of Two In the Box.
Chris and I remind ourselves that the Bills suck, we talk about the lockout more (in a hopeful way even) and where we're going, Rochester's game in Buffalo, the Alumni Plaza and more in Plus/Minus.
Got suggestions for next podcast? Wanna follow us? Leave us a note here or on twitter, @3rdManIn or @2ITB_Buffalo.
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- Antonio Guterres was the head of the U.N. refugee agency for 10 years
- Sources: Guterres leads the field of 11 candidates to succeed Ban Ki-moon
New York (CNN)A former Prime Minister of Portugal remained the front-runner to become the next U.N. secretary-general after a second secret straw poll taken in the Security Council on Friday.
Antonio Guterres, who also is a former U.N. refugee agency chief, had more positive votes -- 11 -- than his 10 rivals for the position in Friday's nonbinding poll, diplomats told CNN on condition of anonymity. He also topped a similar poll in the 15-member council last month, diplomats said.
However, it may be significant that he also received negative votes -- two, diplomats said -- for the first time.
The straw polls are part of a process that is expected to end by this fall with the United Nations declaring a successor to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, whose second five-year term ends December 31.
Although there is technically no limit to the number of terms a secretary-general may serve, Ban is not seeking a third term, opening the door for the world body to have its ninth leader since its inception 71 years ago. No secretary-general has held office for more than two terms.
Perhaps by October, the Security Council will recommend a candidate to the 193-member General Assembly, which would approve the choice by consensus applause. But each of the Security Council's five permanent members -- the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom and France -- holds a veto, so those five must agree on a candidate before he or she is presented to the full assembly.
The council's straw polls, such as Friday's, are held in part to encourage a thinning of the field, with those not doing well perhaps getting the hint.
In Friday's poll, the council's 15 members were given choices for each of the 11 candidates: "encourage" (stay in the race), "discourage" (take a hint) or "no opinion."
Many potential major candidates drew several "discourage" votes Friday, diplomats said, which means countries are trying to signal candidates either to withdraw or prepare for a long slog of big power negotiating.
The next round of voting has not been scheduled.
Some other results from Friday's poll, according to diplomats:
• Vuk Jeremic, former Serbian foreign minister and the youngest candidate in the field, fared better than last month, receiving the second-most positive votes. He had "discourage" votes, though.
• Argentinian Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra also moved higher, to third place. She received six negative votes.
• Former Slovenian President Danilo Turk dropped from second place to fourth. He also received five "discourage" votes.
• U.N. development chief Helen Clark, from New Zealand, placed in the middle of the pack, but with eight "discourage" votes.
Eastern European nations feel it is their region's turn to produce a secretary-general, based on an informal global rotation pattern not defined in the U.N. Charter.
Jeremic was the highest finisher from that zone.
It is still possible to have a new candidate who senses failure by the current 11 contenders or believes the large veto-carrying countries will look elsewhere.


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A power quality problem, according to the Power Quality Service Center, Portland, Ore., is defined as any deviation of electricity applied to the equipment that results in damage or misoperation of electronic equipment or other electrical devices. Power quality problems can be complicated, involving the facility wiring; natural phenomena, such as lightning, interacting with facility equipment; and equipment connections to the electric power system.
Estimates vary for the total cost the customer experiences from power quality problems. In the United States, as early as 1987, costs of power quality issues for the manufacturing sector were estimated to be between $12.8 and $25.6 billion per year. In 1990, the cost of power quality problems were projected at $34 billion or more per year. Similar estimates have maintained since that time. Recent market research shows the manufacture, sale and service of power quality improvement or protection equipment is about a $2 billion-per-year industry, which means the opportunity is vast for electrical contractors in the field of power quality testing, analyzing and monitoring.
"The entry of more and more electrical contractors into the power quality market is being driven by the effect that energy-saving devices have on the building's electrical systems and power quality," said Frank Healy, power quality product marketing manager for Fluke Corp., Everett, Wash.
Power quality testers and analyzers enable contractors to perform energy surveys to quantify current energy usage and identify potential savings.
"Sophisticated power quality products need to have a wide range of functionality and be easy to use so that, as contractors are required to perform more tasks, they have access to tools with short learning curves that fulfill the facility's informational needs," he said.
One of the emerging trends in power quality tools, testers and monitoring equipment or devices is their increasing use of consumer technologies, such as networking, wireless and Bluetooth, according to Ross Ignall, director of product management for Dranetz, Edison, N.J.
"These technologies are compatible with common PC and mobile devices and add an element of safety in dangerous or hazardous locations," he said.
In addition to power quality issues that are present in a facility, the facility itself is increasingly being scrutinized as being prone to power quality problems, according to Andre Rebelo, global communications manager, Extech Instruments, a FLIR company, Waltham, Mass. The pressure is on for power quality analyzers to assess building and equipment electrical usage and quality. To respond, power quality analyzers are growing in sophistication and becoming increasingly multifunctional.
"Frost and Sullivan reported in 2009 that a dominant trend in test and measurement will be 'combinational' testers. I believe we'll see more and more capabilities in power quality testers that will enrich data and increase versatility," Rebelo said.
Improving energy management
Since most power quality tools have dual functionality—that is, they measure both power quality and power usage—the electrical contractor can use them to identify larger loads and determine more effective power-usage profiles for customers.
"Contractors can also use tools and analyzers to identify where poor power factors exist in machinery and equipment, which allows the facility to install power factor correction equipment and maintain established billing rates," Healy said.
According to Donald Millstein, president and CEO of E-Mon LLC, Langhorne, Pa., an owner gains value by having the ability to monitor everything from an individual circuit breaker, electric panel or entire building and to interface that data to a building automation system on a standard set of protocols.
"The ability to analyze data through graphical presentations of 15-minute interval data load profiles allows the customer to identify areas of energy waste and opportunities for energy-efficiency upgrades," Millstein said.
Poor power quality can reduce electrical system capacity and affect a range of systems and components that are vital to building operations across the board, Rebelo said. To help the customer improve the management of their energy, contractors can look for increases in unnecessary heat, reduced cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration, and unusually short service lives of motors; lighting; and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
"Most companies are not in a position to conduct a wholesale upgrade of all their building components to LEED-certified or Energy Star status. The next best, intermediary step is to use analyzing tools to ensure that existing building assets are operating as energy- and cost-efficiently as possible," Rebelo said.
As sustainability mandates continue to proliferate, power quality analyzers will become a fixture on the electrical contractor's tool belt.
And, as power quality standards migrate to the United States from Europe and other countries, monitors will be needed to measure power quality to ensure compliance, which leaves contractors well positioned to benefit.
BREMER, a freelance writer based in Solomons, Md., contributes frequently to ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. She can be reached at 410.394.6966 and firstname.lastname@example.com.