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Senate heads toward 'nuclear option'
Senate Democrats are prepared to muscle through a controversial change to the chamber's filibuster rules if last-ditch horsetrading fails to produce a breakthrough on a handful of contentious presidential nominees.
As early as Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is vowing to change by 51 votes the filibuster rules for executive branch nominees if he cannot reach an accord with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. And in closed-door meetings, McConnell (R-Ky.) and Reid (D-Nev.) went back-and-forth over a series of proposals to avert the unprecedented "nuclear option," but could not reach consensus.
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According to several sources familiar with the matter, McConnell floated the possibility that Reid could essentially get what he wanted: Enough votes to confirm seven presidential nominees awaiting action by the Senate. But there was a catch: Reid must drop his threat to employ the nuclear option that would allow him to change the filibuster rules with just Democratic votes. Reid would not agree to the condition because McConnell refused to forgo filibustering future presidential nominees.
( PHOTOS: Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid's friendship)
Yet, Senate insiders cautioned late Monday night that there was still time for a bipartisan deal before the fight comes to a head on Tuesday morning.
"We've had a very good conversation," Reid told reporters in a brief statement after the meeting. "The conversation is going to continue tonight."
Nevertheless, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Democrats "will have a majority" to push through a rules change if a deal cannot be reached.
In a highly unusual closed-door Monday night meeting of bipartisan senators in the ornate old Senate chamber — where deals like the Missouri Compromise were struck nearly two centuries ago — no consensus was reached over how to reform an institution where gridlock has become the norm. More than 30 senators spoke one-by-one, and a timekeeper made sure that long-winded lawmakers kept their comments relatively brief.
( Also on POLITICO: Mitch McConnell, Harry Reid clash over nuclear option)
But while the mood was optimistic as some tried to argue that the two parties should find a middle ground. It was clear, however, that the divisions were stark.
Now, Reid is warning he'll move forward with a plan to effectively end the 60-vote requirement to overcome filibusters on executive branch nominees, instead changing that requirement to a simple majority vote. The rules change would not affect the filibuster rules on judicial nominees and legislation.
But the process that Reid is using to change the filibuster rules is unprecedented: He would invoke the nuclear option, setting a new precedent for the chamber by allowing it to approve some nominees with 51 votes, rather than drumming up the traditionally required 67 votes. That means all Reid needs are his fellow Democrats to change the filibuster rules — he doesn't need the bipartisan support that would ordinarily be required under regular order.
But Republicans — and some Democrats — warn that invoking the nuclear option would encourage future majorities to change filibuster rules on legislation and judicial nominations by 51 votes, easing repeal of Obamacare or confirmation of controversial nominees to the Supreme Court. No longer will the Senate function as a body where minority rights are protected, they warn.
( Also on POLITICO: Harry Reid-Mitch McConnell relationship hits new low)
The fight now center around a handful of Obama nominees who have yet to pass muster with Republicans, including Richard Cordray to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Richard Griffin, Sharon Block and Mark Pearce to serve on the National Labor Relations Board, which handles disputes between business and labor. Block, Griffin and Cordray were installed by Obama using his recess appointment authority in 2012 when the Senate was in a pro forma sessions. That move is now at the center of Supreme Court litigation.
For the first time, Republicans signaled they may allow Cordray to be confirmed — but the NLRB nominees remain a sticking point. Labor unions are pressing Reid and Democrats to keep them in place, while GOP leaders will not allow them to move forward.
"I think the question is whether there will be some accommodation for Republicans on the NLRB nominations," said Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, No. 3 in Senate leadership.
Thune predicted there will be enough GOP support to allow Cordray — who is first up for votes on Tuesday — to overcome the Republican filibuster and be confirmed.
Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin stood up at the Monday night meeting to champion the two recess-appointed NLRB nominees.
"We've got the 51 votes. We've got the 51 votes to change these rules. The leader kept asking for six Republicans. We just need six Republicans to come with us and that's it. Then all these nominees can be approved. And he said 'that's the answer.' Six of those," Harkin said. "My hope is that we get rid of the filibuster on executive branch nominees."
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) said several proposals are being floated inside the room to end the deadlock but he didn't offer specifics.
Baucus also said both sides want to defuse the nuclear option fight.


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Officer demonstrates what police do best on school "career day"
Steve Watson
Oct 30, 2012
A state police officer in New Mexico is being sued after he allegedly tasered a child in a school playground for no reason other than he refused to clean the cop's patrol car.
The boy's legal guardian, Rachel Higgins, claims that Officer Chris Webb shot the boy, referred to as "R.D.", with a 50,000 volt stun gun while visiting on a "career day" at Tularosa New Mexico Intermediate School on May 4.
The complaint notes that the officer approached a group of boys and asked which of them wanted to clean his car. When R.D. said he had no desire to clean the patrol vehicle, Officer Webb is claimed to have stated "'Let me show you what happens to people who do not listen to the police.'"
He then pointed his taser at the boy, according to the report, and fired two barbs directly into the 10-year old's chest, electrifying him and causing him to blackout.
Webb then extracted the barbs from the child's chest, leaving scarring " that look like cigarette burns".
"Instead of calling emergency medical personnel, Officer Webb pulled out the barbs and took the boy to the school principal's office," the complaint states.
The complaint claims that the boy has suffered mental trauma and night terrors and is now afraid of going to sleep at night for fear he will not wake up again.
Ms Higgins stated in Santa Fe County Court that "No reasonable officer confronting a situation where the need for force is at its lowest, on a playground with elementary age children, would have deployed the Taser in so reckless a manner as to cause physical and psychological injury."
Higgins is suing on the grounds of battery, failure to render emergency medical care, excessive force, unreasonable seizure, and negligent hiring, training, supervision and retention.
Police guidelines on tasers state that the weapons must only be used as a last resort when an officer is under direct threat. The idea that a 10-year old boy weighing less than 100lbs poses any form of danger to a police officer is a joke.
Numerous studies over recent years have proven that Taser stun guns can cause heart problems and even induce sudden and lethal cardiac arrest.
Webb's alleged remark to the boy sums up the way many police officers see themselves, as grand overlords that cannot be questioned or challenged. To these people, anyone who reacts in a way they find disagreeable is a viable target for attack, no matter if they are a child, a pregnant woman or a person with a disability.
Earlier this month, two police officers in Texas tasered a man who was having a seizure, causing the 50-year-old to suffer a heart attack and permanent brain damage. The cops were so ill equipped to deal with the situation, that they broke out tasers and shocked a man who was already convulsing on the ground.
As we reported on Infowars Nightly news, it took paramedics 11 minutes to revive the man and bring back his pulse. It is a miracle he is still alive, though he will now have to live with severe disabilities for the rest of his life.
It is endless amounts of these kind of incidents that show cops are not being trained to use tasers only in situations when they are threatened. They are using the weapons on anyone who does not immediately respond to orders.
Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones' Infowars.com, and Prisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham in England.

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Lately I've been going through this amusing little "Who's on first?" routine with servers at restaurants.
"Do you have iced green tea?"
"No, sorry we don't."
"Well do you have regular green tea?"
"Yes, we do."
"...and you have ice...and a glass?"
"Oh...yeah...I guess we do."
Eureka! They get it after I ask for the ice. They have all the ingredients for what I asked for. All they needed to do was to provide a cup with ice, yet their first response was to say no. It's not that they don't want to bring me ice. They're just too caught up in thinking about a particular set of desired results to realize all of the things they could do with the ingredients they have.
I see startups doing the same thing all the time. So much of finding product market fit is unfocusing away from the particular delivery method you hitched onto, the customer set you thought you going after and thinking about all the ways you could generate value given what you have at your core--or given the addition of something as easy to get as a cup of ice.
Is there a B2B version of what you're doing?
Does this really need to be mobile?
What if you got your customers themselves to provide the data?
Focus is important in a startup but you don't want to be so caught up in your thinking that you miss a low hanging fruit opportunity. Sometimes, all it takes is a cup if ice to add another menu item.
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A friend called and wants an underground nest of yellow jackets moved. Yes, moved, not exterminated. Has anyone attempted this or have any advice? I am the only one with a bee suit.
A friend called and wants an underground nest of yellow jackets moved. Yes, moved, not exterminated. Has anyone attempted this or have any advice? I am the only one with a bee suit.
Having no love for yellow jackets, particularly the ones that are ground nesting, I think your friend is nuts, and he needs to do it himself, to gain perspective...
Some things are just not worth the pain and suffering!
I'd lend my suit to my friend who wants yellow jackets moved!
Yellowjacket colonies die off each fall after their new queens fly off to overwinter on their own. I don't see any reason to move a colony. Let it die off naturally.
ground wasps are the meanest of the mean, just go over a colony with the lawnmower by mistake one time and you will agree. Best way to handle the ground wasps is a can of Raid foaming spray just after dark!
Steve Wenger
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I think I would not answer calls from that number any more.
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Move Yellow Jacket Underground Nest
Move them a bit lower to heil
To do this pour liberal amounts of Dawn Detergent
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tommy, I prefer Gasoline! Sometimes, if I have a few beers in me, I even light it for sharts and giggles.
You probably could do it...But I'd seriously question why. As previously stated, Yellow Jackets do not over Winter as a colony. I personally detest them. Received 22 stings last year when I discovered a nest site while mowing the backyard. A gallon of hot soapy water down the hole took care of the problem.
Experience isn't always the best way to learn...You usually get the lesson first...And the instruction afterwards...
Easy give them a dose of carbon deox------ I think it is that he uses. He removes them for the venom. To sell
Gentleman, I agree with your bitter hatred of these vile beasties but alas, my friend has a "live and let live" attitude. That is fine. Works for him. I explained te colony will die off in a few months and he decided to let nature take its course. Thanks for all your comments! -John


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The Saint Louis University Office of General Counsel, along with representatives from Marcom, Human Resources, Student Development, ITS and the Faculty Senate, has developed the following guidelines for using social media consistently and effectively.
Those colleges, departments, schools, centers, programs and other institutional extensions of Saint Louis University that maintain or plan to develop a social media presence to create a profile, blog, or status updates, photos and video should review these guidelines. Marcom also must be notified prior to establishing a new social media account representing a SLU school, department, division or other official source. Contact Anne Marie Apollo-Noel, director of digital content and social media, with questions.
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Generally defined, social media is the use of a website or mobile device to connect with people who share personal or professional interests. With communities numbering in the hundreds of millions of members, social media sites have become important venues where individuals or groups can share their knowledge and opinions, express creativity, connect and collaborate with others that have similar interests and are readily accessible. Examples of social media include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and web-logs or blogs. Many organizations, including Saint Louis University, have their own social media sites and also actively participate in social media on a corporate or organizational level.
The University takes no position on an individual's decision to start or maintain a blog or participate in other social media activities. It is important to the University, however, to ensure that its staff, faculty, and students are aware of challenges presented by social media and to ensure that the University and its stakeholders are protected from the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama says Afghan forces will take over security this year and the war in Afghanistan "will come to a responsible end" by the end of next year.
Speaking at the White House Friday following his meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Obama said U.S. troops "will continue to fight alongside Afghans, when needed."
"But let me say it as plainly as I can: Starting this spring, our troops will have a different mission -- training, advising, assisting Afghan forces," he said.
Obama said that milestone would be "another step toward full Afghan sovereignty."
"And by the end of next year, 2014, the transition will be complete -- Afghans will have full responsibility for their security, and this war will come to a responsible end."
Karzai said he and Obama agreed on "the complete return of detention centers and detainees to Afghan sovereignty and that this will be implemented soon after my return to Afghanistan."
He said the White House meeting also produced an agreement to include Taliban officials to engage in direct peace talks with Afghan and Pakistani representatives, "where we'll be trying our best, together with the United States and our other allies, to return peace and stability to Afghanistan as soon as possible."
Before the news conference, the White House issued a statement saying the two leaders "discussed a strategic vision for a secure, stable and prosperous Afghanistan and reaffirmed the U.S.-Afghanistan Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement signed in May 2012."
Obama and Karzai reviewed security and economic operations as well as preparations for what the White House called "free, fair, inclusive, and democratic elections in 2014."
The discussions also covered threats in the region and U.S. support for "long-term economic and social development" in Afghanistan.
The White House statement said Afghan National Security Forces have exceeded expectations on assuming lead combat operation responsibility, and currently lead about 80 percent of operations. Afghan troops are expected to increase the number to 90 percent in February and the International Security Assistance Force mission is expected to shift from combat to support by mid-2013.
"At the time of the milestone, most unilateral U.S. combat operations should end, with U.S. forces pulling back their patrols from Afghan villages," the White House said.
The White House meeting came one day after Karzai met with U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who said Afghanistan is almost able to secure itself.
"After a long and difficult past, we finally are, I believe, at the last chapter of establishing a sovereign Afghanistan that can govern and secure itself for the future," Panetta told a news conference with Karzai at the Pentagon after the two met.
"We've come a long way toward a shared goal of establishing a nation that you and we can be proud of, one that never again becomes a safe haven for terrorism," Panetta said.
Karzai, by contrast, said his Islamic republic -- which borders Pakistan and Iran among other countries and still faces attacks by the Taliban insurgency -- clearly needs U.S. help.
The New York Times reported Friday the two leaders appeared far apart on how many U.S. troops would stay in Afghanistan after 2014.
Karzai appears to want as many as 15,000 troops to advise Afghan security forces in their fight against the Taliban and carry out raids against al-Qaida, the Times said.
Ben Rhodes, the White House deputy national security adviser for strategic communications, said Tuesday the administration was mulling a much smaller number -- possibly even withdrawing troops entirely in 2014, provided U.S. officials were convinced Afghanistan could stand on its own.
Karzai is also hoping the United States will supply the Afghan army with tanks, fighter planes and other military hardware, the Times said.
Karzai expressed his differing expectations from Washington's when at the news conference with Panetta Thursday.
"Afghanistan will, with the help that you provide, be able to provide security to its people and to protect its borders, so Afghanistan would not ever again be threatened by terrorists from across our borders," Karzai said.


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By Louise Arbour, Special to CNN
Editor's note: Louise Arbour is President of the International Crisis Group. The views expressed are her own.
When U.S. President Barack Obama visits Myanmar in the next few days, he will encounter a country undergoing one of the most dramatic – and positive – transitions in recent memory, but one which also now faces an unfolding crisis of deeply disturbing proportions. The flare-up of mass violence in the western region of Rakhine State, in part a by-product of the country's ongoing transformation, represents a backward step that hands the Southeast Asian nation's government and its opposition leaders their toughest challenge yet.
Since March 2011, Myanmar has been enjoying a remarkable political transition. The country's leaders have demonstrated the political will and the vision to move the country decisively away from the past.
President Thein Sein has declared the changes irreversible and worked to build a durable partnership with the opposition, in particular Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy. While the process remains incomplete, much has been achieved: many political prisoners have been released, blacklists trimmed, freedom of assembly laws implemented, and media censorship abolished, not to mention last year's by-elections, which saw Suu Kyi and her party enter parliament.
More from CNN: U.S. lifts Myanmar import ban
Even the country's multiple internal ethnic conflicts seemed to be on a generally positive path. With ten major ceasefires signed, only a deal with the Kachin armed group remains elusive. While addressing the grievances underpinning these conflicts on the periphery remains the core goal, clearly securing ceasefires is a vital first step.
Then, in June, ethnic violence in Rakhine State disrupted this encouraging narrative. The alleged rape and murder of a Buddhist woman by Muslim men was the trigger that led long simmering tensions between Buddhist Rakhine and Muslim Rohingya to explode. Dozens were killed, hundreds of houses were burned, and 75,000 mostly Rohingya were displaced by subsequent intercommunal violence in northern Rakhine State.
Widespread violence erupted again on October 21 in new areas of Rakhine State, bringing the number killed to about 140 and the total displaced to some 110,000. This latest round of violence consisted of attacks against not just Rohingya but also non-Rohingya Muslim communities, with indications that they were organized in advance by extremist elements.
Thus far, the government has been unable to fully contain the situation. Local authorities and security forces have in some cases acted in a partisan manner. Neither the authorities nor the national opposition have adequately challenged the extremist rhetoric fuelling the ethnic violence. It should be noted that the Rohingya for too long have been the pariah people of the region, enduring fierce discrimination in Myanmar and neighboring Bangladesh, and scant support elsewhere, though the recent violence has triggered soundings of displeasure from a number of Asia's Muslim-majority countries.
In part, tensions such as these are to be expected in a country emerging from authoritarian rule. Social friction can increase as more freedom allows long unaddressed issues to resurface. In Myanmar one can also see grassroots protests over land grabs and abuses by local authorities, as well as environmental and social concerns over foreign-backed infrastructure and mining projects.
Still, the mounting problem in Rakhine State is the primary concern. It is an extremely dangerous situation for a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country like Myanmar. Indeed, any further rupturing of intercommunal relations could threaten national stability.
Experience shows communal tensions can be exploited and inflamed for political gain. In particular, there is a real risk that the violence in Rakhine State will take on a more explicitly Buddhist-Muslim character, with the possibility of clashes spreading to the many other areas where there are minority Muslim populations.
The emergence of a "Buddhist solidarity" lobby around the Rakhine issue – with Buddhist monks and a segment of the Burman elite demonstrating in support of Rakhine Buddhists – does not augur well.
President Thein Sein has established an investigation commission with a broad mandate to examine the causes of the violence and the official response, and provide suggestions on how to resolve the situation and for reconciliation and the socioeconomic development of the area. Its work could be very important to define a way forward for Rakhine State and catalyze national reflection on the issue of identity and diversity in this multi-religious country.
If, however, the commission's final report, expected in the coming months, is a diluted text that avoids controversial issues, or if it ends up reflecting a majority view that is seen as partisan and not conducive to reconciliation, the exercise will have done little to further the cause of peace.
The violence in Rakhine State represents a major test for the government as it seeks to maintain law and order without rekindling memories of the recent authoritarian past. It also represents a challenge for Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy to demonstrate a greater commitment, publicly and privately, to the fundamental rights of all those who live in Myanmar.
Above all, both government and opposition need to show moral leadership to calm the tensions and work for durable solutions to a problem that could threaten Myanmar's reform process and the stability of the country.
President Obama wants to help Bangladeshi Muslims as he is also Muslims by birth. Rangoonis ned not to protect or keep on Mynmar land Bangladeshi Muslims. It is cancer.
That is a bigoted response from a divisive individual.Stop being a bigot and accept the fact that you have a black president. It has nothing to do with the story. Also learn english and post a correct response!
Jon, learn English yourself first, especially capital letters.
H.L.Mali didn´t say a word about Obama´s skin colour. In fact, blacks suffer and suffered the most in Mohammedan societies (or you don´t want to mention that?).
The main source of problems are both Muslim extremists and 'useful' people for them like you in the West.
By the way, when you stop being useful you would be disposable units for Yihadi-dimwit$$ ! Shalóm from one of
Herman Cain´s fans!
Well I think its other way round, he has gone to pat the killers of 20000 Muslims, I find no other reason for a US president to visit such a country.
What's wrong with killing 20000 violent criminals? Nothing.
Hell H.L. Mali. I believe you are from Myanmar. I want to ask you a question: how long had been Rohingyas are known to be living in Myanmar? is it 50, 60, 70, or hudreds of years? Is there any Rohingya 45+ years of old? For your kind information, Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, came into existence just 41 years ago. How do you say those 45+ years old Rohingyas came from Bangladesh then? Accept the fact man.
If those Rohingyas came from British India, why don't you deal with the British then? If they came from Pakistan, why don't you deal with Pakistan? @ Mr. Myanmari H.L. Mali
Louise Arbour's commentary reveals fatal flaws, is biased and one-sided and tends to exaggerate, so it's absurd, doesn't have reliability. So-called Rohingya, a fabricated name by Bengali, are illegal Bengali immigrants entering not only into Burma but also India where these Bengali Islamic Jihadists always create problems incited and funded by oil states. Quite clearly, an immigrant issue cannot present the whole mainstream politics, an ongoing transitional process to democracy in Burma.
This is exactly why change has to come slow and in small packages. It's unrealistic to demand and expect an instant switch of an entire society from authoritarian to democratic. I applaud their effort and the results achieved so far. I wish them well and hope they can show that "it can be done", from within, without a foreign power's military intervention.
Where is Aung San Suu in this situation. Completely silent
Aung San Suu Kyi urged tolerance in response to a wave of ethnic violence in the west of the country, but had refused to take sides. She said she didn't want to take the moral leadership and promote a particular cause, without looking into the sources of problems. In an interview with BBC, she said, "Both sides are displeased because I will not take a stand with them, but my stand is that first let us establish rule of law."
When you stay in the midde of truth and lie and refuse to take a side, you are infact encouraging the lie. There is no gray scale here. This woman Suu Kyi does not hold the eligibility to be a house maid, but luckily got famous. Noble peace price is a real joke.
So its OK not to state where you stand because it will displease both sides to a dispute? Do they give out Nobel Prizes for diplomacy (or worse)?
Although Barack Obama and his henchmen are in a big Huzzah over Myanmar's democratation, it appears that the genie is out of the bottle. Now they have a Buddhist majority persecuting a Muslim minority. This proves that democracy doesn't always work despite it's high sounding name. As the Italians learned in the 1920's, sometimes it is better to prosper under a dictatorship than to languish in a democracy.
Rohingya aka Bengali had invaded Rakhine and displace Rakhine people by reproducing at uncontrollable amount and killing and attacking small Rakhine villages. Don't you even realize the name of the State is Rakhine which is name after the Rakhine people. Oldest know Rakhine history is recorded at BC 3525. Please come and visit Myanmar and learn the ground situation on hand.
Hello Naing Myo, why talking like a stupid? Bangladesh came into existence just 41 years ago. Is there any Rohingya older than 41 year in your country (Burma or Myanmar, or whatever nonsense it is called)?
Muslims keep killing non-muslims all over the world and now that they get a taste of their own medicine, they cry like little babies. Muslims are just pathetic.
I think before we even start talking about the Rohyngia issue, we should address the Christian persecution in muslim countries and solve it. Christians have the right to practice their religion and spread their religion in muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia.
Muslims cause trouble wherever they are. Kick all the muslims out of Buddhist Burma.
And all the swamis from all forums!
This is a pretty lame article. There's nothing new in it and every student could come up with these conclusions. I wonder how much Louise Arbour is getting paid to write something like this. But it seems like the main goal was too portray muslims as the poor victims, while at the same time ignoring they were responsible for the violence in the 1st place. Just ridiculous.
When those involve in a conflict talk or think in terms of tribes and religions instead of putting the real problem on the table then they are far from peace. They live in a world that revolves around ethnic cleansing, war, genocide and the likes. There are only overlords and underdogs in there. I don't even think any of them deserves outside help.
If the problem is land grabbing then the problem is land grabbing and people should be talking about land grabbing leaving religions and tribes out of it. Land grabbing is, I think, a universal crime.
Religious chauvinism and racism should be eradicated as they have only war and violence for their fruits.
I have recruited and worked with Myanmar engineers and technicians for over a decade. I find educated Myanmarese to be very hardworking and consciencious people. Which leads me to always believe that when Myanmar become a free democratic country, there is only one way to go for Myanmar – up .
Besides political freedom, after 40 years of control by a no-brainer dictatorship, Burmese people are hungry for economic success which I have confidence they will achieve it in the next 2 decades. Myanmar or Burma is poised to be the next rising star in Asia.


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To commemorate the de Havilland 1934 and to raise funds for the Shuttleworth Collection, Bremont introduces the Limited Edition Bremont DH-88 chronometer, a special timepiece which has been painstakingly handcrafted in the companys workshops in England and in an elegant style reminiscent of that wonderful 1930s era. The 282 stainless steel and 82 rose gold cases
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Al and I went to Salon QP on Friday.
Thanks to Al for extending his invite to me, for the event, the preview showing of the film about Jack Heuer, and the cocktail evening.
It was great fun.
As you would expect, one of the first stops was at the Bremont stand.
In no particular order, my highlights there were:
The Jaguar E-Type Ltd ed - one each will be provided to the owners of the new cars.
The faithful reproduction of the E-Type
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James who filmed the night sent over a few pictures...... edit in a week or so...
Peter Roberts on the left looking at the new Bremont iPad covers with Alistair from ATG....
Some of the Bremont watches including a Solo and an MB1 in pieces....


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Jessica Anne
You might be looking at a hypnotherapy page because there is something about yourself or your life you would like to change. Perhaps you have anxiety, phobias, or are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or out of control. Perhaps you have unwanted habits,...
Joyce McNeil
I offer cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy to refocus and understand thought patterns and repeated maladaptive outcomes, habit reversal, social anxiety confidence and self care. I am a chartered psychologist who works in the field of counselling.
Lyn Lyons
Lose Weight with the VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND - Lyn Lyons has been very popular in the media, with articles in the Daily Record, The Sun, Real People magazine and publicity at RADIO CLYDE
Christine Roy BN, RGN, D. Hyp, PDCHyp, PDCBHyp, MBSCH
Whether you are struggling with stress, wanting to finally stop smoking, scared of flying, exams, the dentist or the all important job interview - hypnotherapy can help. If you have tried every diet going and still can't lose those pounds. If you...
Mo Ferrington MNCH ( Reg ) HPD. Dip. ( CAH ) NLP.
Experienced Practitioner in a beautiful private practice setting to ensure Confidentiality relaxed friendly sessions Hypnosis with Mo is a time released capsule ,effective & productive.
MORAG TESTER: BA PSYCH, PG DIP CG, DN, PG Dip Chyp, Dip Hb.
I Have many years experience of moving clients forward with their lives and empowering them to make positive changes. One area I specialise in is Anxiety/Stress conditions including Panic attacks, Phobias, Performance anxiety and life transitions...
Marie Ferguson Dip HYP BA(Hons) MHS Gastric Band Practitioner & Nutritionist
Specialising in Virtual Gastric Band procedures, similar to the surgical operation but minus the side effects and expense. I'm pleased to say that VGB hypnosis has had good results for my clients. Home based therapist, treating many other issues.
Mark Pettigrew, Dip Hyp, NLP Master Practitioner. OldPain2Go Practitioner
I can help you make changes in your life to feel better about yourself and your life. From weight loss, fear of flying, anxiety, phobias and more so please just contact me for a free 15 min conversation. Day / evening appointments available Now.
James McDonald M.B.S.C.H. Dip C.H. Master Practitioner- NLP
Change your life for good! Highly experienced Hypnotherapist/NLP Life Coach offers a FREE 30 minute consultation. Visit my central Paisley therapy centre 15 minute train or car journey from Glasgow.
Carole Cassidy
I am an advanced clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, who is registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and work to CNHC Codes of Practice and ethical standards. I am fully insured. I would work alongside you to...
Rachel Dimond- Focused Mind. HPD Adv.DipC, NCH (reg)
I am a SF Clinical Hypnotherapist in Glasgow. My focus is to help clients recognise their own resources to overcome limitations and make lasting positive changes in their lives. Contact me if you have any questions or to book an initial consultation.
Catriona Stewart-Smith B.A, P.G. Cert (Clin. Hyp.)
Are you looking for a well qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist in Glasgow City Centre? Catriona Stewart-Smith Hypnosis, located in the beautiful Regent House offers Hypnotherapy for a variety of complaints, including weight loss, anxiety and stress.
Roger Foxwell MBSCH DHyp ARMCM
If you would like to make empowering changes in almost any area of your life then I can help you. As one of Scotland's most experienced hypnotherapists, personal therapists and performance coaches I am helping my clients make remarkable changes to...
J. Fallow BDH NHS Clinical Hypnotherapist at The Kelvingrove Clinic/HOME VISITS
University trained Specialist in ANXIETY therapy CBT/NLP providing treatment IN YOUR OWN HOME or an NHS Clinic Clinical Hypnotherapist at The Marie Curie Hospice. Clinical Hypnotherapist at 3 NHSPRACTICES Delivering QUIT SMOKING CESSATION 07761430052
Jen Taylor
A 'Natural' version of Hypnotherapy, which is both soothing and highly relaxing as well as being effective for a number of different areas. Be easily and gently transported into the 'dreamy sleep-like state' through conversational hypnotherapy.
Evelyn Aitken -Clinical Hypnotherapist PG Dip(ClinHyp),PDCHyp,PDCBHyp,MBSCH
About Evelyn Aitken - Clinical Hypnotherapist trained to masters levelBreaking unwanted habits and compulsions. Anxiety disorders and weight loss.The benefits of Hypnosis when conducted by a professionally trained and skilled Hypnotherapist can be...
Daniel Reilly
Only you can decide when you want to change things or do things differently. When you do hypnotherapy can help. I qualified in clinical hypnotherapy through the London College of Clinical Hypnotherapy International on a course validated by the...
Biodun Ogunyemi ANLP,BNLP,SNLP,C.H,Dip.Hyp
Addiction, Depression, Low Self Esteem I can help you make changes to your life today using Advanced Hypnotherapy. A Master Hypnotist & Certified Trainer specialising in Ericksonian hypnosis
Linda Alexander Adv Dip Clin Hyp, Dip Clin Hyp, Dip CBHyp
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Amanda Hope Clinical Hypnotherapist, BA, DHyp, PDCHyp, MBSCH, A Life in Balance
I am a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist offering relaxing, confidential hypnotherapy sessions for a wide range of symptoms. Hypnotherapy is a natural, effective way to make life-changing adjustments to thoughts, behaviours and emotions. It...
Rosaleen Kelly BSc (Hons), PG Cert, PG Dip, Clinical Hypnotherapist
Do you need help with weight control, anxiety/stress management, confidence improvement, performance improvement (ie, for competitive sports, public speaking, etc), exam nerves, stopping smoking, phobias, unwanted habits, or pain control/IBS? I...
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UPLAND – Pine Haven Cafe, 1191 E. Foothill Blvd. is celebrating it's one-year anniversary May 11.
Free two-stack pancakes will be served from 7 to 10 a.m.
Radio Personality VIck Slick of Kola 99.9 will be there from 10 a.m. to noon.
Dale Bros. Brewery and Cold Stone Creamery will give out free samples from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bacon wrapped hot dogs and pulled pork sliders will be available for $1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will also be face painting and a balloon artist.
Adults can participate in an evening cocktail dance party with Arthur Murray Studio from 6 to 9 p.m.