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The chair of the Quilliam Foundation, Maajid Nawaz, says the "Muslim patrol" problem will probably get worse.
He compared the Islamist vigilantes to extremists like the far-right Golden Dawn supporters in Greece and right-wing vigilantes in France who ran Roma families out of a Marseilles estate and burnt down their camp.
Countries such as Denmark and Spain have also seen Islamist extremists trying to enforce their own sharia law, he noted.
All were imitating Hitler's Brownshirts by "enforcing with threats and violence their version of the law in neighbourhoods," said Mr Nawaz, who spent years in his youth as a leadership member of a global Islamist group.
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The 2nd Edition of Jan's Guide to the Tarot is a must-have starting text for those new to Tarot and an essential reference for experienced or professional readers. Jan Shepherd has been reading Tarot professionally for over 40 years and for the last 17 years has run Angel Paths, one of the world's premier online Tarot resources.
This new edition, which has been three years in research and production, contains all of the information from the 1st Edition, expanded to over twice the original size with new material, notably the content of two of Jan's highly regarded face to face teaching courses, which produced professional readers. The Guide includes:
commentaries on all 78 cards, illustrated with images from the Thoth Deck, Rider Waite Deck, and the Sky Paths Tarot,
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When it comes to niche products, not many come close to the Outeredge Full Zip tights for sheer obscurity. These tights are designed specifically for warming up for cross and mountain bike races where a fast start is crucial. By incorporating two zips running the full length of each leg, these can be whipped off in literally 5 seconds, for minimal start line faff.
Constructed from a heavy fleece lined material, these things are the mutt's proverbials when pre-riding courses in the depths of winter. They are thick enough that whilst not waterproof, it takes a good soaking for any water to seep through the material. Wearing these as part of your warm-up or course pre-ride also has the added benefit that you can keep your kit nice and clean for the start line – you can take satisfaction that you at least look pro if nothing else.
When it comes to fit, the Outeredges are a tad on the small side compared to the average. I usually take a Medium when it comes to bib tights but found the waist to be especially narrow and would have preferred a Large. Given you're only likely to be spending up to an hour in them at any one time, unsightly creases aren't such a problem so it's worth sizing up.
The waist comes up quite high so they'll easily cover your backside from the cold and mud. Unfortunately, the waist is cut level front to back so there's quite a bit of material to get in the way when you're bent over riding. As a set of tights for everyday riding, these are perhaps not the best choice as a result of this crude fit, but for their intended purpose, this isn't such an issue.
The zips are some reassuringly chunky models from YKK and are stout enough to survive even the fiercest tugging from a frantic rider late for a start. Mud has proven no problem for them either as they just plough through it as though it wasn't there and the zip tags are long enough to be easy to handle with thick gloves on.
The downside to such stout zips is that they're not the most comfortable things whilst riding. For a warm-up though, they're just fine.
In addition to race warm-ups, I also found them useful for those first few chilly minutes on the turbo trainer in a cold garage. Once warm, you can easily strip them off without even having to get off the trainer and breaking your rhythm.
At £35, the price is just right for something that you'll not put too many hours into, but that will vastly improve your start line experience. Go to any cross race and you're likely to see a handful of these which speaks volumes for their suitability for that discipline. As far as other options go, Zepnat are the only other manufacturer I know of which offers a similar product at a similar price.
Most racers will have experienced the start line scenario where they're either shivering trying to stay warm, or frantically trying to get their leg warmers over their shoes. For not very much money, the Outeredge full zip tights provide a solution to both of these cases.
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Make and model: Outeredge Full zip warm up tights
Size tested: Black, Medium
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
For cross or mountain bike racers looking to stay warm on the start line. They can be easily taken off and tossed to a helper moments before the gun goes off.
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Fleece lined for great comfort
Full length zip for easy off after warm up
Excellent Wicking effect for stay dry warmt
From the material itself to the zips, this is a stout piece of kit which should survive a good measure of tugging and pulling.
Very warm in use and can be stripped off in seconds
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They loose out in the comfort stakes due to their basic cut and inflexible zips. For a typical warm-up though, they aren't going to cause a problem
Although you're not likely to be wearing them for too long, they're relatively cheap and do the job they're intended for
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
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Age: 20 Height: 190cm Weight: 70kg
I usually ride: Giant TCR Advanced 2 My best bike is: Canyon Ultimate CF7
I've been riding for: Under 5 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, sportives, mtb,
For 5 years, racing was my life and I went all the way from a newbie bonking after 40 miles, to a full-timer plying my trade on the Belgian kermesse scene. Unfortunately, the pro dream wasn't meant to be and these days, you're more likely to find me bimbling about country lanes and sleeping in a bush on the side of the road.


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Drew Brees, All-Stars Want Pro Leagues To Get Their Heads In The Game
By Barry Janoff
July 2, 2012: NFL quarterback Drew Brees was named MVP of Super Bowl XLIV with the New Orleans Saints, Carl Banks won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants, Mike Richter was the goaltender when the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup and Briana Scurry was the goalie for both the U.S. National soccer team's Olympic goal medal and FIFA World Cup championships.
But the four athletes also have something more health-related in common: Concussions.
Both Richter and Scurry suffered career-ending head traumas. Banks had a concussion during his rookie season that he said impacted his entire playing career and Brees suffered a concussion in 2005 and also has seen first-hand the negative results that concussions have had on teammates and other players in the NFL.
All four agreed that suffering a concussion often is more serious than most athletes want to admit, and that the mindset of the vast majority of pro athletes is that they do not want to be taken out of a game even after suffering a head injury.
"I have played with guys who have had serious concussions," said Brees. "I asked one of them, a teammate who suffered several concussions, 'Would you rather lose ten years of your playing career or ten years at the end of your life?' His response: 'Ten years at the end of my life.'"
According to Brees, who has been named to six Pro Bowls and was selected MVP of the National Football Conference twice since joining the NFL in 2001, "Your time as a pro athlete goes by so fast and players don't want it to end. But you have to think [after suffering a concussion or multiple concussions], 'When I stop playing, what will the rest of my life be like?'"
"The NHL takes this issue very seriously," said Richter, who played from 1989-2003, was in net for the Rangers 1993-94 Stanley Cup championship season and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008. "When they see what happened to Sidney Crosby [all-star player with the Pittsburgh Penguins who suffered a concussion in January 2011 that forced him to miss the rest of the season and all but 22 games in 2011-12], they are scared. The league is doing a lot, but there is more they can and should do."
All four were on a panel last week sponsored by Dick's Sporting Goods to raise public awareness regarding concussions. The panel was anchored by Dr. Mark Lovell, neuropsychologist and CEO of ImPACT Applications, Inc., a computerized concussion evaluation system that tests athletes and others. ImPACT has partnered with Dick's, both headquartered in Pittsburgh, for PACE — Protecting Athletes through Concussion Education — a program now in its second year that provides more than 3,500 schools and youth organizations with free baseline concussion testing.
Dr. Lovell cited statistics regarding concussions from several well-respected sources, including research that indicates 3.8 million recreation and sports-related concussions occur in pro, college and youth sports annually and that some 85% of them go undetected, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
"There are risks with every sport, but [statistics] show that there are more risks involved with contact sports such as football and hockey," said Brees during the discussion at the New York Institute of Technology Auditorium. "There are moves being taken to reduce the risks, but you can never eliminate them."
Both Richter and Scurry said they suffered what ultimately became career-ending concussions by being hit in the head by an opposing player's knee. Banks said the one time he was told he has suffered a concussion was during his rookie campaign in 1984. He played linebacker until 1995, earning championship rings with the Giants at Super Bowls XXI and XXV. "I played as violent as anyone, and I'm not crazy enough to believe that I had only one concussion during my career," he said.
According to Banks, players rarely feel that getting hit in the head should be enough to take them out of a game. "There's no blood. Nothing is broken that you can immediately see. In the game where I had a concussion, it happened in the first quarter. I don't remember anything about the game until the fourth quarter when I said to my coaches, 'What am I doing on the sideline. Put me back in the game!'"
The Dick's Sporting Good's PACE panelists concurred that awareness, prevention and aftercare treatment of concussions and related injuries is advancing, but that much more needs to be done at all levels. Baseline testing is becoming more prevalent, and more youth coaches and parents of young players are becoming better educated as to the prevention and aftercare of head injuries.
Although the situation of current lawsuits by former NFL players regarding concussions was not discussed due to legal issues, Dr. Lowell offered that medical impact in the category is still in its relative infancy.
"I've been doing this for about 25 years, but up until about ten years ago we really didn't know that much about concussions," said Dr. Lowell. "Now, awareness, prevention and treatment is expanding rapidly."
"I asked him, 'Would you rather lose 10 years of your playing career or 10 years at the end of your life?' His response: 'Ten years at the end of my life.'" — Drew Brees
"We have to do a better job of teaching better techniques," said Banks, who revealed that his 15-year-old son recently suffered a concussion while playing basketball, and that he immediately called the New York Giants' medical staff for advice on how to proceed. "In an era of [ESPN] SportsCenter highlights, kids want to make a big hit. But kids and coaches at every level have to be retaught [about hits to the head] and educated about the immediate and long-term effects of concussions."
Concluded Brees, "The most important thing is knowing how to recognize them, identify them and then treat them. Programs like ImPACT and PACE being supported by Dick's Sporting Goods are raising awareness. We can help educate kids, parents and coaches on some simple, but impactful ways to identify and manage concussions – including getting a baseline test – so young athletes can be smarter and safer on the field, on the court and on the ice."


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Keith Urban Sends Final Message to Fans Before Vocal Rest
Keith Urban is about to go on "complete vocal lockdown" for three weeks after he has throat surgery, so he took two minutes to issue a video message, thanking fans their support, love, cards, messages and gift baskets. Urban is about to have a polyp surgically removed and is expected to make a full recovery.
In the opening seconds of the video, Urban — who is always so perfectly coiffed — made the zipped lips motion with his hands to drive home the point that he won't be speaking for nearly a month. You can see him doing so in the shot above.
He said, "I want to say thank you, thank you very much, for a crazy, great phenomenal year" to the fans. He expressed his gratitude for all those who came to the shows and made him feel their love. "It is palpable, and it was great, phenomenal energy, seeing you sing along to new songs. It was really heartening for me, so for me personally, I had an incredibly great time on this tour and I was sad to see it end."
Urban also wanted to thank fans for sending good wishes and cards before the surgery. "I can't even
express my gratitude," he said. "It's like family. I got the most amazing gift basket." The basket even included pre-written notes for him to hold up while he can't speak.
He really did say "thank you" a lot in the clip, and it was as though he was trying to cram every last word in since he knows he's got to go quiet for a while. He ended the video by saying he'll see fans in 2012.
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WALTHAM, Mass. — On Thursday, May 5, the Brandeis University Department of Athletics handed out its annual end-of-season awards. The following senior student-athletes were all recognized at the department's awards dinner.
Three Athletic Director's Awards were presented to student-athletes who have displayed general excellence in representing Brandeis Athletics. They went to:
Paige Blasco of Greeley, Colo., co-captain of the volleyball team. A three-year starter at outside hitter after missing her rookie season because of injury, Paige is one of only eight players in school history with 1,000 career kills. Paige was a three-time All-University Athletic Association selection and an honorable-mention All-New England honoree as a sophomore;
Melisa Cagar of Ridgewood, N.J., two-time co-captain of the softball team. Cagar was another three-year starter who missed an entire season due to injury. She earned three All-UAA and three All-New England honors in her career, including first-team All-Region as a sophomore. Cagar helped the Judges to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) New England Division III title as a rookie in 2008 and to the program's first NCAA tournament as junior in 2010 and became the school's career leader with 72 stolen bases in 75 attempts;
And Rachel Rosman of Bonita Springs, Fla., captain of the women's tennis team. Rosman was a four-year starter, playing nearly all of her singles matches at No. 1 on the ladder. She became the program's career leader with 120 career victories overall and 67 in singles action. Rosman helped the team to national rankings as a junior and senior.
The Morris Sepinuck Award, presented to the varsity athlete who not only displays outstanding sportsmanship but also makes a significant contribution to the athletic program and to campus life at Brandeis, went to Abby Blasco of Greeley, Colo. Abby, twin sister of Paige Blasco, was a four-year starter and two-time captain of the volleyball team, playing setter. She is second on the Judges' career assist list and leads in assists per set. Abby earned All-New England and UAA Rookie of the Year honors in 2007, when she led the Judges to their second-straight ECAC tournament title. Off the court, Abby served as an officer for Brandeis's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, including serving as a vice president as a senior. She was also active with Brandeis's Relay For Life committee and the campus's Big Brother/Big Sisters program.
The Morry Stein Award of Valor, presented to a student-athlete who has demonstrated courage both on and off the playing fields and/or intervened to better the lives of others, went to Mia DePalo of Rumson, N.J. DePalo, a captain of the women's basketball team, became a starter for the first time as a senior. She joined the Judges in 2007 after battling serious illness in high school. After breaking into the starting lineup in 2010-11, she ranked in the top 25 in the University Athletic Association's top 25 in 3-point field goals, 3-point percentage, steals and scoring average. She was actively involved at Brandeis in the Relay For Life, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Colleges Against Cancer and Kids In Sports Day.
The Charlie Napoli '58 Scholar-Athlete Award, presented to an outstanding student athlete who has excelled in the classroom and on the athletic field, went to Taryn Martiniello of Wilmington, Mass. A four-year starter at back on the women's soccer team, Martiniello never missed a practice or game, playing virtually every minute of every game in her four-year career. She was an All-UAA and All-New England selection as a junior and senior, helping the Judges to two ECAC tournament titles and an NCAA tournament berth in her career. Martiniello is a double-major in economics and business with a minor in Italian who earned three Academic All-UAA honors and was a CoSIDA Academic All-District selection as a senior.
The Harry, Joseph and Ida Stein Award, presented to the outstanding male athlete, was given to Paul Norton of Amherst, Mass. A four-year member on the cross country and track and field teams, Norton was a team captain of both squads as a junior and a senior. He led the cross country team to three consecutive berths in the NCAA championships, earning All-America honors as a junior when he finished seventh in the field of 276 runners. In 2011, Norton guided the Judges to a 16th-place finish, their highest since 1998. He was a two-time UAA Champion during the indoor track and field season, winning the 3,000-meters as a junior – when he earned Most Outstanding Performer at the UAA championship meet - and in 5,000 as a senior. Overall, Norton is a seven-time All-UAA performer overall and four-time All-New England Division III and four-time All-New England All-Division performer.
The Max I. Silber Award, presented to the outstanding female student-athlete, was given to Grayce Selig of Narberth, Pa. Selig, also a member of the track and field and cross country teams, is a three-time All-American in track and field. She was the runner-up in the mile run at the 2011 NCAA Division III indoor track and field Championships, was a member of the third-place distance medley relay team indoors in 2010, and placed fourth in the 1,500-meter run at the 2010 NCAA outdoor championships. Selig also qualified for the NCAA cross country championships as a junior in 2009. She is a school-record holder at three distances (1,500 meters, mile and 3,000 meters) and as part of the 3,200-meter relay team. Selig is a three-time UAA champion and two-time New England champion and will have a chance to add to her All-America honors in either the 1,500- or 5,000-meters at the 2011 outdoor championships.
Additionally softball team captain Courtney Kelley of Leicester, Mass., and men's tennis captain Simon Miller of Plantation, Fla., were selected as senior speakers. Kelley and women's soccer captain Tiffany Pacheco of Rehoboth, Mass., were announced as winners of the James McCully Award, which will be formally presented on May 22 at the annual Charlie's Breakfast for senior student-athletes
Abby and Paige Blasco are a 2007 graduates of Frontier Academy. They are the daughters of Leon and Ellie Blasco, Greeley, Colo.
Cagar is a 2007 graduate of Ridgewood High School. She is the daughter of Cengiz and Virginia Cagar, Ridgewood, N.J.
Rosman is a 2007 graduate of Estero High School. She is the daughter of Jay and Cathy Rosman, Bonita Springs, Fla.
DePalo is a 2007 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Dominick and Leslie DePalo, Rumson, N.J.
Martiniello is a 2007 graduate of Wilmington High School. She is the daughter of Anthony and Wendy Martiniello, Wilmington, Mass.
Norton is a 2007 graduate of Amherst Regional High School. He is the son of David and Claire Norton, Amherst, Mass.
Selig is a 2007 graduate of Springside School. She is the daughter of William and Deborah Selig, Narberth, Pa.
Miller is a 2007 graduate of Plantation High School. He is the son of Steve and Amy Miller, Plantation, Fla.
Pacheco is a 2007 graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. She is the daughter of Tim and Barbara Pacheco, Rehoboth, Mass.


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In 2003, my family returned to the United States after living abroad for fifteen years. After only a few days in the humid, allergen-laden Houston air, my son Sam had an asthma attack. Luckily, a precautionary "emergency" inhaler quickly dilated the bronchi in his lungs and he recovered. Based on my experience when he was a baby, I also realized that in this city–our new home–we were going to need some help to keep Sam's body in balance. My first stop was locating a couple of good complementary practitioners who practiced natural medicine—an acupuncturist and a homeopath. This was followed by a trip to the grocery store to stock up on fresh food and, finally, naturally "allergy-proofing" his bedroom. In less than a week, Sam was back to normal and breathing easy.
Interpreting from one health system "language" to another On the glass shelves of my medicine cabinet these days, I find an array of herbs, medicinal products, and conventional medications. The combination allows me to care for my body and remain true to the most basic doctrine of medical law: "First, do no harm."
There are many ways to create a disease-free, healthy life. Dealing with the illness of my own baby, I had to leave no stone unturned. Conventional medicine saves lives every day. If one of my children breaks an arm, we go straight to the emergency room, or if one has an ear infection, I use antibiotics when appropriate. But these examples involve fixing the body in crisis; I encourage you to create wellness—to prevent illness before it occurs. In ancient Asia, people paid a doctor for a healthy check up and went for free if they became sick—imagine if we could switch our emphasis to prevention! How many health care providers would jump on the bandwagon and turn their practices into well-being centers?
The "magic bullet" to keep up with the pace Returning to the USA, I realized that we Americans use conventional medicine as a magic bullet enabling us to keep up with the pace of society. It was a culture shock. Initially, I felt alone in a place that was supposed to feel like home. But I found ways to incorporate what I had learned overseas, and now my belief in holistic health and happiness partners comfortably with my training in medical science. As America attempts a major healthcare overhaul and I see our crippling problems with costs and the fear of interdependence on a fragile system, I recall those first few weeks back home. Weaving complementary practices through our healthcare system and through our own lives allows us to build and sustain total health and wellness, instead of reacting to problems as they occur.
Reach beyond the habit of using conventional medicine as a quick fix and reclaim the wisdom lying dormant in your own body. You will find yourself healthier and happier, feeling your interconnectedness to our world. As mothers, this approach to living takes many forms. Leading our families in living a greener life teaches them to value this sacred connection and the responsibility we have to care for our ecosystem. And, it can start in your own medicine cabinet.
Are you frustrated with our current health care system? Would you like to create wellness—to prevent illness before it occurs? Do you understand complementary therapies–how they work and why you may want to try one? Your body is capable of healing itself when given the chance.
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The Utility of Religion and TheismeBook - 1874
Publisher: London : Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, 1874 (Savill, Edwards and Co.)
Edition: 2nd ed
Characteristics: 1 online resource (xi, [1], 257, [3] p.)
Uniform Title: Half-title: Three essays on religion
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"Glee" Dealing With Cory Monteith's Death 'as a Family'
(NEW YORK) -- The decision to postpone the season premiere of Glee by only one week in the wake of Cory Monteith's death was made by none other than Monteith's on-and-off screen girlfriend Lea Michele, show co-creator Ryan Murphy said.
"She was very adamant that she thought it was best for the cast and crew to get back to together sooner [rather] than later so that mortgages could be paid and people could take care of their families," Murphy told the website TVLine.com.
In the interview, Murphy was candid about how the show would handle Monteith's death.
The cast is scheduled to come back to work in early August, when they will begin filming the first two episodes of the season, which have already been written. The third episode will then be crafted to deal with the death of Monteith's character, Finn Hudson, which Murphy said "is a very difficult episode to write."
"[It] has to be done very carefully and with a lot of taste and really make sure that it's a tribute to Cory," he told TVLine.com.
Following the tribute, the show will go on hiatus to figure out the next best steps going forward with Monteith gone.
"It's just a crazy, really difficult, very emotional time. I think what we're really trying to do is deal with it as a family, which is what that group of people is," he said. "Lea is obviously very grief-stricken but she's also one of the strongest people I know. She wants people to be better and get back to work. So that's what we're going to do."
Monteith, 31, was found dead in his room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 13, after he failed to check out on time. He died of mixed drug toxicity involving heroin and alcohol, the British Columbia Coroners Service said Tuesday.
The Glee star had a history of substance abuse. In 2011, he told Parade magazine that, at 19, he went to rehab, saying that he took "anything and everything" and was "lucky to be alive."
This past April, his rep confirmed that he entered treatment once again for addiction.
In the interview, Murphy shined light on the fact that Michele had staged an intervention for Monteith to get him help.
"Your life is more important than any stupid TV show," Murphy said he told Monteith. "You're not going to film. You're going to get in a car right now and get help that I and [Executive Producer] Brad [Falchuk] and Lea and I arranged."
Meanwhile, fans organized a vigil Friday night for the actor outside the Vancouver hotel where Monteith was found.
Monteith's cousin, Richard Monteith, who attended the vigil, told ABC News the two often spoke about Monteith's relationship with his co-star.
"They were around each other 24/7 and we were able to witness something beautiful," he said. "My heart goes out to her."
A memorial for the actor is planned for later this week.
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Dragonair has announced plans to add six more aircraft and extend its network in Mainland China and Asia in response to growing air traffic demand in the region. The airline will also speed up product upgrades, including new aircraft seats, inflight entertainment equipment and broadband connectivity, as part of its commitment to providing a premium travel experience.
The additional six aircraft, four Airbus A320s and two Airbus A330s, will enter the fleet this year, expanding the size of the Dragonair fleet from 32 to 38. The carrier will resume services to Guilin, Xian and Taichung by the second quarter of 2012 and is looking into the possibility of adding two to three more new destinations in Mainland China and within the region later in the year. More details will be announced in due course.
Dragonair saw good demand in its premium cabins throughout 2011, though growth was slower in Economy Class. August was a record-breaking month for the airline with new highs for both the number of passengers carried and revenue. The airline's performance in the first month of 2012 was buoyed by strong demand over the Chinese New Year period and on 29 January Dragonair set a new record for the number of passengers carried in a single day.
Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that Asia is driving the growth in aviation and shifting the industry's centre of gravity eastward. In 2010, about 33% of passengers travelled on routes to, from or within the Asia-Pacific region – more than both North America and Europe. Meanwhile, of the 877 million additional passengers that will be generated between 2010 and 2015, 212 million are expected to fly on routes associated with China.
Commenting on the airline's expansion plans, Dragonair Chief Executive Officer Patrick Yeung stated that Mainland China has always been and will continue to be Dragonair's core market. "We see considerable potential for growth in secondary Mainland cities in particular," he said.
Patrick Yeung added that: "Our forward-looking plans for 2012 in terms of fleet expansion, network growth and product development will put Dragonair in a good position to grasp the opportunities in Mainland China and the region and enable us to continue to offer the best quality products and services to our passengers."
In light of its expansion plans, Dragonair will look to strengthening its workforce in 2012. The airline targets to recruit about 450 cabin crew, 40 First Officers and 35 cadet pilots during the year.
Dragonair was the first local airline to invest in training pilots from Hong Kong. Since the late 1980s, more than 70 local pilots have graduated from its Cadet Pilot Programme. The airline will continue to invest heavily in cadet pilot training as part of its ongoing commitment to the development of Hong Kong's aviation industry.
"Looking ahead, we expect 2012 to be a challenging year due to the uncertainty in the global economy, while inflation and fuel prices will push up our operating costs. As we announce our expansion plans we remain cautiously optimistic about the prospects for the year. We remain committed to offering premium products and services to our passengers and will continue to explore the potential in the market," Mr Yeung said.


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Piotr necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 43 diseños de 5 diseñadores freelance.
We have just started a webstore in Poland which sells fresh diary, charcuterie and other food (like honey, jams, etc.) delivered directly to customer's home. It works great BUT current site is an out-of-the-box stuff which is pathetic.
For you to get the feeling of what is being sold :
Food is produced by small producers using traditional methods and receipes without use of additions, presevatives etc. The key characteristics of the products and service are following :
- it has exceptional taste, freshness and quality which you'll never find in a retail chain
- it is not mass produced and does not use any preservatives, additions etc.
- it is food from fresh production delivered immidietly to the customer in proper conditions ("cold chain"). It was produced on Monday and you eat it on Tuesday
- large city population
- mostly 30-50 years old
- families and singles
- low middle class to low upper class willing to spend a little more (but not excessivly) for taste, quality and freshness.
- sometimes reminding what they ate at their grandparents house in the countryside 20 years ago.
- treating this food as everyday pleasure and not luxury to show off
- recurrent shoppers (typicaly once a week)
- new customers coming mostly from referral by friends, neighbours, co-workers (know a little bit what to expect)
I need a design of 4 pages in one language :
- home page
- category page
- product view page
- one page checkout
- e-frykasy.pl logo redesign to fit the overall page design,
deliverable : vector graphics which will allow a computer geek to easily translate it into a coded theme
frykasy ROUGHLY translated means delicacies, very tasty food
The quality of photos will be more professional on the new site.
There will be no ads on the site
Must haves
- clear interface allowing for easy and quick shopping for recurring customers and easy start for new customers
- having browsed through pages you must feel hungry :)
Attached Images are for reference of functional content. It is a standard magento theme. Remarks :
1. site will be in polish which is ussually longer then english.
2. on category page I need an entry field for quantity ordered
3. on category and product pages price must be showed with a unit (which might be different for each product).
Example : 13 zl za sztukę (eng. 13 zl per unit)
4. Add to compare is obsolete everywhere
6. Pagination controls might be removed if there is a small number of product in a category
7. The overall design of the page (I think it is called wireframes) is only example, you are free to choose anything. Menus same
8. Elements like "Community Poll" must be easily added or removed without killing the overall design concept
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News from the world of Maths
Astronomers have this month trained the world's largest steerable radio telescope on 86 Earth-like planets. The data collected by the telescope will later be analsyed by an estimated one million amateur alien hunters, users of SETI@home, for messages from other civilisations.
Guilt, so some people have suggested, is what makes us nice. When we do someone a favour or choose not to exploit someone vulnerable, we do it because we fear the guilt we'd feel otherwise. A team of neuroscientists, psychologists and economists have this month produced some new results in this area, using a model from psychological game theory.
A talent search has just begun to find competitors to represent the UK in the first ever European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO). But why should a girls-only competition be held and what do we hope to achieve?
We came across the excellent Math Encouters Blog through their post Dimensional Analysis and Olympic Rowing, a response to a New Scientist article by Plus author, John Barrow.
Math Encounters is about those problems we might encounter any day where a little bit of math can really help.
Ah the humble triangle. This simple shape is one of the first we ever learn. But perhaps you didn't realise just how important triangles are...
We like to think of the human brain as special, but as we reported on Plus last year, it has quite a lot in common with worm brains and even with high-performance information processing systems. But how does it compare to online social networks? In a recent lecture the psychiatrist Ed Bullmore put this question to the test.
With the day of the referendum on the UK voting system drawing nearer, Tony Crilly uses a toy example to compare the first past the post, AV and Condorcet voting systems, and revisits a famous mathematical theorem which shows that there is nothing obvious about voting.


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- KGB has recently said that he doesn't think that people should be punished for making more money, and as a result will be voting for John McCain. The Rant could care less about who you vote for, Kabeer, but making that claim is ridiculous. How about this: do you believe someone should be punished for not doing their job? You have the highest salary of any Packer player, yet you play one down in four and have notched a whopping nine tackles and half a sack. Once you start earning your keep, maybe we'll listen to where you think your money should go, or not go as the case may be. Until then, shut it.
- The Vikings even screw up on their bye week. Jokers.
- Last week the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a story about Colin Cole. The same day, Packers.com had a story about Colin Cole. Also, the Green Bay Press Gazette ran a story about the presidential election and Packers' players. The same day, the Journal Sentinel ran a story about the same topic. Same quotes from the same people. Can we get a little variety please? Robert and I mostly promise not to duplicate topics, even though our superior insight is always in high demand.
- Bye weeks are binge-drinking inducing boring. {hiccup}
- Packer fans, please take the time this Sunday to preview the next addition to the Packers: Albert Haynesworth. Remember what happened when Ron "The Medulla" Wolf signed another dominating D-lineman in his prime? Free agency is only four months away; please get your house in order Teddy.
- Nice attempt for Tony G, Teddy. Must be difficult dealing with idiots and/or Chiefs management, same thing really.
- Kerry Collins, your luck has just run out.
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Could rising sea levels undermine the potential for islands to produce biofuels from coconut oil?
Tonga's sea level monitoring programme has registered a 10 mm rise in recent years, and the trend is likely to continue.
The scenarios in the most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change project sea level rises ranging from 18 to nearly 60 cm. Such local effects of global climate change will have important implications for the people of island nations and their lives and livelihoods, including the energy alternatives that are available to them.
Coconut oil (copra) is widely being considered among island nations of the Pacific as a potential replacement for imported diesel used for power production and transport. Locally produced from existing plantations, which have recently suffered neglect as a result of declining global prices, copra could help island nations save considerably on petroleum imports.
One recent report (Liquid Biofuels in Pacific Island Countries – SOPAC Miscellaneous Report 628, April 2007) estimates that, with anticipated investments in improving coconut plantations, copra could replace as much as 23 million litres of imported diesel by 2025.
But the picture is not so clear. Palm trees don't produce coconuts when they are growing in brackish water. Low-lying island nations which are likely to lose land to the sea in the coming years, may see their coconut groves disappear and production decline.
Island nations are engaged in processes of designing and investing in more sustainable and equitable energy futures. These deliberations and decisions about energy futures need sound information about how natural systems underpin energy alternatives and what changes those natural systems may face as a result of climate change and other impacts.
IUCN urges ministers participating in the 2009 Pacific Energy Ministers Meeting (PEMM2009, 20-24 April 2009, Nuku'alofa, Kingdom of Tonga) to ensure the appropriate frameworks are in place to safeguard the environment and people in the context of expanding energy systems.
For more information about IUCN's position statement to PEMM2009 please click on the link to the right.


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Rare has built and launched a Kinect Sports application for Facebook, which will keep track of players' league results, allow them to issue invitations and be invited to others, and collect video highlights in a single place.
The application will soon update with the ability to see complete personal stats and records (by event, or altogether). Videos and results won't be shared until players give the go ahead. Rare's touting this as a chance to brag and lay down challenges to Facebook friends playing the game.
Pick it up at the link.
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Make the Most of a Tight Spot
Here's how to tackle this common landscaping challenge.
It's a no-man's-land most of the time, the narrow alley that stretches between a house and the side property line. Tommy and Michael Porter, with Porter Bros. in Birmingham, took on the challenge and turned this area into a functional, attractive part of the home. Adapt their design ideas to your own space, and enjoy the results.
The Problem
While mature crepe myrtles add magnificent structure down the fence line, their expanding roots made an old rock pathway unstable. The area's usefulness was diminished and clearly visible from indoors. "Glass doors open from the dining room and the kitchen has solid-pane windows, so everything in that area is right in front of you," Tommy says.
Fixing It
Fortunately, the crepe myrtles were healthy and a fabulous Japanese maple anchored the garden's long end. Tommy and Michael made the area usable and beautiful, from both inside and out.
1. The design: They replaced the rocky walkway with a mosaic path. "I wanted the new path's design to mirror mosaic patterns I saw when traveling abroad. It needed to be simple and sophisticated in layout and slightly aged in texture," Tommy says. While the stonework process is not difficult, it is time consuming. (Along with instructions, you can see step-by-step photos on our Web site.) "If we hadn't done the walkway like this, we could have reset the old stone or carpeted the area with mondo grass," Michael adds.
2. Creating good views: The original small garden at the path's end grew by 3 feet. "We raised it to make the textures of the shade plants more visible. We repeated the rock from other areas of the yard in the wall for continuity," Tommy says. The path also widens at this end to accommodate a seating area and to create a stopping point for the eye.
3. Accessorize: Two red Adirondack chairs frame the area and anchor the garden's end. "Red is considered a warm color, but in the shade it also works well to anchor the area with a vivid accent," Michael explains.
Tommy and Michael Porter suggest learning the mosaic process with a small project. Perfect the technique, and then think big. You can find most materials at a large garden center.
- Lumber for the framework ( the Porters used 1 x 4s.)
- construction-grade sand
- 1 x 8 board for leveling
- foundation gravel
- ground tamper
- gloves
- lightweight mortar mix
- decorative river rocks (available in large bags)
- Mexican beach pebbles (purchase in bulk)
- soft bristle brush
- rubber mallet
- hose with adjustable spray nozzle
1. Build the boundaries of your pathway. Here, 1 x 4 boards make the framework. Fill the area with construction-grade sand, and level it with a 1 x 8 board. Then, cover the surface with foundation gravel to a depth of at least 1 inch.
2. Tamp the gravel into the sand with a ground tamper to make a firm foundation.
3. Wearing gloves, spread mortar mix into the area, making it level with the border's framework. Michael suggests working in small sections.
4. Set river rocks and beach pebbles into the dry mortar mix, in a pattern if you like.
5. Use a soft bristle brush to work the mortar into spaces between the stones.
6. Place the 1 x 8 board over the freshly placed rocks and gently tamp it with a rubber mallet. "This levels the pathway and prevents pockets that could collect moisture," Tommy says.
7. Use the "mist" setting on the hose nozzle, and wet the mortar. "This is the most important part," Tommy says. "Wet the mortar's surface and let it sit for a moment. Then, wet it again, and then again until it's thoroughly saturated." Mortar hardens, or cures, over several days. "The key to the mortar's stability is moisture," Michael says. "Wet the path at least twice a day, or cover it with plastic to keep it damp for several days." Once uncovered, allow it to dry for several more days before walking on it.
For added strength, protect the mortar with a concrete sealer. Choose the patina you like and apply it according to directions.
"Make the Most of a Tight Spot" is from the May 2008 issue of Southern Living.


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Debate On Software Patents Fails To Convince Silicon Valley That Patents Increase Innovation
from the not-a-surprise deptYesterday, I went to the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley for a lunchtime debate on software patents. It was one of those things where an official "motion" was put forth, and then people voted before and after to see if the debate changed anyone's mind. In this case, the motion was simple: "software patents encourage innovation." Arguing for the motion was Bob Zeidman, a consultant/writer who sells software for... analyzing intellectual property. Arguing against the motion was Edward Lee, a Berkeley CS professor. The audience, as is (unfortunately) typical at the Computer History Museum definitely skewed "older." I ended up at a table with some guys who worked at IBM many decades ago. There were also a fair number of patent lawyers in attendance.
There's this view outside of Silicon Valley that folks here love patents, but in my experience, most people don't seem to like patents at all. They get in the way of actually innovating -- as we've shown time and time again -- and the thing that Silicon Valley folks like more than just about anything else is building something cool. The idea that someone else can sue you for building something cool just seems incomprehensible.
Before the debate, the vote was already against the motion: 64 people voted for the motion (35.7%). 89 people voted against (49.7%). Another 26 didn't vote at all.
The debate itself struck me as rather tame. Niether side really made as strong an argument as they could. Obviously, given what I write about here, and the rather staggering evidence that's out there that the patent system tends to do a lot more harm than good, I was inclined to support Lee "against the motion." But even there, it felt like he could have made much stronger arguments. For the most part, he just repeated claims from James Bessen and Michael Meurer's book Patent Failure. It's an excellent book and completely worth reading, in large part because it cites dozens of studies to show how the costs of the patent system greatly outweigh its benefits. It's definitely a good starting point, but there's a lot more out there that let's you take their argument further, and I was a bit disappointed that Lee didn't do so (though the debate format is a tough one). For example, Lee repeated a few key claims from Patent Failure, such as the idea that patents don't work well as property, because the reason "property" works is because there are clear boundaries. But, with patents, the boundaries are (often intentionally) unclear, meaning more and more litigation. Good property rules should mean less litigation.
But all that presumes that property rights make sense around ideas. And there's a strong argument that they don't. I also would have liked at least some more discussion about the fact that so many patent lawsuits involve work that was independently invented. Lee mentioned it in passing, but it's a key point in this debate, and it wasn't highlighted nearly enough.
Lee did get in a few good one-liners, though, which the crowd appreciated. He noted that in Silicon Valley today, if you actually do something well, you're guaranteed to get sued for patent infringement. Separately, he argued that patents tend to encourage more patents, rather than innovation. The one point he "conceded" was that patents did seem to encourage "innovation" in one area: Zeidman's arena of writing software to analyze patents.
The one point he made that struck me as compelling and not discussed nearly enough was his response to the common claim that patents are all about "disclosure," and without patents everything would be kept as a trade secret. There are a bunch of good responses to this that we've discussed in the past, but he noted (1) that patents don't seem to disclose much that is useful to a software developer and (2) that the real purpose of "disclosure" is education, and there are better ways to educate software developers. I hadn't made that connection between disclosure and education before, and it's a good point.
As for Zeidman, not surprisingly, I found his arguments completely uncompelling. He kicked off with an attempt to play to the ego of the crowd, asking them how many had programmed stuff, and how many of those people felt that "just anyone could do that." He was a little surprised that some people said, yes, just about anyone could program what they programmed, and accused the audience of being too modest. But, really, this argument is a total non-starter. He used it to claim that creating software is a "creative skill." That's true, but it's meaningless. The patent system has nothing to do with encouraging creativity. And, more importantly, the very crux of this particular debate for many people is that software is already covered by copyright. And the whole "creative" part is the part that copyright covers. So what does that have to do with patents? I submitted that as a question, but the moderator didn't ask it. The whole argument made no sense in the framework of what was actually being debated.
The other thing that caught my attention was that Zeidman tried to brush off the argument of patent trolls suing the companies who actually innovate, by suggesting it's not really a big problem. He specifically stated that "less than 2%" of patent lawsuits involve patent trolls. That number struck me as ridiculously low, so I first asked folks on Twitter if that could be possible, and received back a few responses, including from Mark Lemley, who said the real number is between 25 and 40% depending on how you count. Separately, a few folks pointed me to a research paper by Colleen Chien, which suggests the number has been growing recently, and agrees with Lemley's basic range. For example, from 2006 to 2008, defendants sued by trolls represented 36% of all defendants sued.
After the event I went over to ask Zeidman about the 2% number, and he claimed that he actually thinks that estimate is too high. He mentioned that he cited the source in the Wall Street Journal, but the only citation I can find that seems to match is a claim that "roughly 2%" of patents end up in court. Perhaps he means that he used the 2% number from the Wall Street Journal somewhere else, but the fact that only 2% of patents end up in court (which seems ridiculously high, actually) has nothing to do with how frequently trolls are suing companies.
Anyway, after an hour-long debate, another vote was taken, and since a bunch of folks showed up in the middle, the numbers were higher across the board: 70 people were for the motion that software patents are good for innovation, 112 were against and 42 didn't vote. On a percentage basis, those supporting software patents dropped to 31.3% and those against rose marginally to 50%. Given the fact that there were a fair number of patent lawyers in attendance (one sitting at my table mocked the whole debate because no one defined software patents, and then argued that Professor Lee was probably a hypocrite, because while he contributed to open source software, he probably wanted to get paid for his book), and they seemed to be the most vocal in supporting software patents, it seems likely that of the actual developers in the audience, well more than 50% were against patents for software.
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still, a work in progress need feedback and a name for the piece I'm open to ideas I'm not going to get offended if you say it's not that good
i've been meaning to ask this for a while, but what is patrick doing in the group icon?
If you listen to this score it will be stuck in your head for the rest of the week
and probably fill you w/ memories from your childhood
How do you get 13 violinists in tune? Shoot 12.
How do you get 13 violists in tune? Shoot 13.
I think i just joined the group. I play flute, but haven't picked it up in a while. I need motivation.
Please post which song you like best in this discussion and on the due date of the challenge I will see which song has the most votes (ties are aloud, there will be no tiebreakers). You can only give 1 vote and It can't be your song (If you have one for the challenge).
Welcome to this Group! This group is all about piano. It can be your own composition, an arrangement, or just anything related to piano.
Anyone caught bullying will be kicked out of the group and will be reported.
I know I do.
I don't know if I improved at all since my last attempt, but I enjoyed writing it! Would appreciate some feedback in case I decide to write another string quartet piece.
Mine is my rondo for a sonata collab
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Opponents and liberty-minded activists are up in arms over the fact that the genocidal mass-murderer ruling over Sudan, Islamist Omar al-Bashir, is set to be elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Observers said the move will further discredit an institution that has already become a laughing stock around the world for appointing so many communist and Islamic dictatorships as supposed guardians of human rights.
Critics from across the political spectrum are already protesting the latest development. But analysts say that with the broad support of governments in the region and backing from the so-called "African Union," the Sudanese war criminal's appointment to the UN so-called "human rights" entity is now virtually assured without a massive wave of opposition.
Ironically, the UN resolution that created the dubious global rights body stated that "members elected to the Council shall uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights." Even using the UN's own questionable definitions of "human rights" — completely alien to American notions of individual rights — the council's membership makes an absolute mockery of the resolution and the idea of protecting human rights.
Other regimes represented on the global council include some of the most repressive and totalitarian dictators on the planet: Cuba's communists, for example, Saudi Arabia's autocratic Islamists, the mass-murdering communist dictatorship ruling over mainland China, and many more. Less than a decade ago, the body was actually chaired by the autocratic regime of Libyan strongman Muammar Gadhafi.
Still, Sudan's genocidal maniac, who seized power in coup more than two decades ago, might represent a new low for the almost-comically discredited UN council, according to commentators. Al-Bashir, who purports to be a "president," has a warrant out for his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
The brutal Sudanese dictator is actually the first sitting head of state to be the subject of an ICC arrest warrant. And since the international process was initiated over the genocidal plans al-Bashir "masterminded and implemented" in the Darfur region, the mass murderer has continued carrying out barbaric atrocities against Christians, the people of the Nuba mountains, and other groups.
"Just a year after the human rights council sought to exorcise the ghosts of its past by suspending Col. Muammar Qaddafi's Libya — which infamously chaired the body in 2003, and was reelected a member in 2010 — it is now set to replace him with a tyrant wanted for genocide by the International Criminal Court," said UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer, who compared the development to putting Jack the Ripper in charge of a women's shelter. "For how long must we have the inmates running the asylum?"
UN Watch, a Geneva-based watchdog that monitors the global institution, called on the U.S. government and the European Union to help defeat al-Bashir's candidacy by promptly announcing their opposition. It also said that the UN and the cause of human rights would be "severely damaged" if the genocidal tyrant was able to secure a seat on the council.
Even the U.S. government, which has been providing taxpayer-funded aid and even "security" assistance to the Sudanese regime as part of its terror war, already decried the preposterous candidacy of the infamous mass-murderer. But while American lawmakers continue to debate a complete withdrawal of the U.S. government from the UN Human Rights Council, the Obama administration offered only a tepid condemnation of al-Bashir's bid.
"Sudan, a consistent human rights violator, does not meet the Council's own standards for membership," explained Kurtis Cooper, a deputy spokesman for the U.S. Mission to the UN. "It would be inappropriate for Sudan to have a seat on the Council while the Sudanese head of State is under International Criminal Court indictment for war crimes in Darfur and the government of Sudan continues to use violence to inflame tensions along its border with South Sudan."
The Obama administration re-joined the controversial UN council in 2009 after it underwent changes in 2006 supposedly aimed at making harder for despots to acquire seats. But the battle over U.S. membership is still underway, with numerous lawmakers calling for withdrawal – and the latest developments will certainly play a role in future debates.
A broad coalition of African and international human rights groups have blasted Sudan's potential appointment as well. In a letter sent to the continent's national foreign ministers, the 18 organizations urged political leaders and the African Union to withdraw their support from the candidacies of the rulers of Sudan and Ethiopia.
"The Sudanese army has been responsible for arbitrary detentions, extrajudicial killings, and indiscriminate bombardment," the open letter stated, citing a long list of crimes and terror perpetrated by al Bashir's genocidal regime. "Sudanese human rights defenders have even faced reprisals for their participation at the Human Rights Council."
Other controversial candidates for the council likely to be appointed include the socialist regime of Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez, the U.S.-funded terror-supporting government of Pakistan, the rulers of Ethiopia, and several others with dire human rights records. The brutal Assad regime in Syria is set to run next year, according to news reports.
"Think for a moment about just how outrageous this is: the genocidal Sudanese regime, and the dictatorship in Venezuela which models itself after Fidel Castro, are both poised to join a UN organization responsible for preventing human rights abuse and punishing the abusers," said U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who has long been a critic the absurdly titled UN body. "The Obama administration should stop making excuses for the UN Human Rights Council, which remains as dictator-friendly as ever, despite three years of U.S. membership and funding."
The UN Council recently came under fire for criticizing the United States in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting earlier this year as well. The global entity's so-called "High Commissioner for Human Rights," a South African named Navi Pillay whose prominence stems from an appointment by the communist-dominated African National Congress (ANC), revealed her ignorance for the whole world to see.
"As High Commissioner for Human Rights, I call for an immediate investigation," she told the press after the Florida shooting, apparently unaware that local, state, and federal investigations were already well underway to determine the facts in the case. She also questioned U.S. self-defense rights, the "Stand Your Ground" law, and the judicial process, sparking widespread outrage and ridicule among liberty-minded Americans.
The UN itself is also under fire from all sides for a seemingly never-ending parade of scandals. Among the more recent outrages: allowing its "peace keeping" troops to continue engaging in systematic sex crimes worldwide; handing U.S. technology to the regimes ruling Iran and North Korea; criticizing the United States and Canada for bogus abuses; fabricating climate hysteria to justify its power grabs; using U.S. taxpayers' money on forced abortions in China; and much more.
Critics say it has become increasingly clear that the lawless UN cannot be reformed. According to opponents, the time has come for the U.S. government to permanently defund and withdraw from the "dictators club" before it does any more damage. However, it remains unclear how many more scandals American lawmakers will tolerate before finally putting their foot down once and for all.
Related articles:
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UN "Human Rights" Boss Questions Fla. Law, Demands Justice for Trayvon
Lawmakers Blast UN for Handing U.S. Technology to North Korea, Iran
UN Troops Accused of Sex Crimes Worldwide
UN Coverup of "Climate Refugees" Scandal Fails
UN Ridiculed for Attacking Poverty and Demanding Tax Hikes in Canada
U.S. Aid to Southern Sudan Tells a Familiar Story
Troubled South Sudan Officially Independent
Christian Massacres: A Result of U.S. Foreign Policy
UN Slammed for Its Forced Abortions in China Using U.S. Funds
Photo: Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir speaks to reporters during a visit to Tripoli, Libya, Jan. 7, 2012: AP Images


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The Plan: 2012-2013
UALIB FY 12/13 Priorities: Digital Services' Proposed Contributions
- 1 Digital Services will support the University's call to pursue economies and efficiencies which will enable internal reallocation of resources and lead to quality improvements by…
- 2 Digital Services will increase the number of students it reaches through its programs and services by…
- 3 Digital Services will increase awareness and knowledge of its collections and e-resources among graduate students and faculty members by...
- 4 Digital Services will support the coordination/prioritization of programs and services promoted through a full range of public relations initiatives by ...
- 5 Digital Services will foster an environment of improved two-way communication and collaboration by…
Digital Services will support the University's call to pursue economies and efficiencies which will enable internal reallocation of resources and lead to quality improvements by…
a) Continuing to regularly evaluate all workflows to seek methods of improvement
Measurement: at least one workflow improvement will be identified and implemented within the coming year.
- September 2012: we clarified the roles for usage of blog, Facebook and Twitter to reduce duplication of effort and leverage each social media platform to best effect.
- September 2012: developed software tool, name_stats.rbw, for use when generating monthly count statistics. This tool automatically tallies number of items and number of subitems per collection from a text file containing a list of standard Acumen filenames.
b) Testing new monthly report interface for staff members to improve internal evaluations and monitoring
Measurement: all staff will provide monthly reports using the new report interface for 6 months, reporting any issues or drawbacks in their experience. Supervisors will monitor these reports and identify any problems or needs for improvement. At the end of 6 months, Digital Services will provide a written report to their AD on the pros/cons of this method of monthly reports.
- September 2012: Updates to Shift reporter interface include capture of goal alignment data within a shift record, bug fix to editing date field, and fixes to increase the initial load time of the application.
c) Modifying quality control processes to ensure team members are accountable to each other, to ensure quality production and avoid repair work
Measurement: Each staff member will be required to provide QC for content performed by other staff members, and to provide feedback on any problems found, copying supervisors on the results. The person whose digitization is being evaluated will correct any problems, and then the reviewer will again QC the content, cc'ing supervisors. In this manner, peer feedback will inform the training of each staff member to improve quality. Supervisors will review QC reports to verify that recurring problems are diminishing, and that this method of feedback is helpful. At the end of 6 months, Digital Services will provide a written report to their AD on the pros/cons of this method of peer QC feedback.
d) Adding 3-month evaluation of new employees and additional review of all work during the initial 6 month period, with quarterly reviews of work thereafter
Measurement: Results of these reviews will be tracked in a spreadsheet, to assist in annual reviews. New employees who are failing to meet our needs will be dismissed at 3 months instead of at 6 months. Any problems which are uncovered will be remediated before they become huge; thus one measurement is the lack of large problems or problematic employees at the end of one year.
e) Performing a user study with faculty researchers to determine their needs for access to and use of online primary source materials; this will inform our development focus and perhaps enable us to reduce some efforts where they are not needed
Measurement: An IRB protocol will be submitted. All involved staff will complete Human Subjects Research training certification. If IRB protocol is approved, and appropriate faculty are identified by subject liaisons and curators, all identified faculty will be contacted with information and an invitation. All such faculty who accept the invitation will be interviewed in spring 2013. Results of the interviews will be analyzed and presented (if accepted) at the 2013 fall SAA conference.
- September 2012: IRB protocol has been drafted.
f) Digitizing special collections materials for online delivery; this enables students, faculty and researchers to utilize special collections online, instead of requiring personal attention and library staffing and extended hours. Additionally, this protects the original materials by reducing handling during use, ensuring they last longer.
Measurement: Monthly counts of progress will be collected and shared.
g) Researching the feasibility for implementation of semantic web/linked data capabilities over our digitized content, to facilitate use and discovery and potentially reduce redundancy of information and propagation of errors
Measurement: A model will be developed and tested over a circumscribed set of parameters utilizing controlled vocabulary content already in use.
h) Assessing and selecting appropriate information for preservation and management of digital content to support long-term use, and identifying how best to capture and store this information, to ensure our investment in digitization is not wasted.
Measurement: Standardized Image and Audio schema profiles will be developed; software will be developed to capture as much of this information as is feasible; information which must be manually entered will be identified; reasonable workflows will be developed to capture this information as well.
Digital Services will increase the number of students it reaches through its programs and services by…
a) Engaging with GIS to develop a 15-minute module on Acumen for targeted UG English courses which require research into humanities
Measurement: One 15-minute module will be created within the coming year.
b) Engaging with subject liaison(s) to assist in providing support for libguide development
Measurement: Digitization Outreach Coordinator will meet with at least one subject liaison to identify needs and develop collaboration. Requests from subject liaisons for identification of appropriate Acumen content will be responded to with helpful results within one week.
- September 2012: List of suggested content was sent to subject liaison within 2 days of request. Digitization Outreach Coordinator met with subject liaison.
c) Continuing to seek new and better methods for access and usability of online content
Measurement: At least one new model for browsing online materials will be developed and tested within the coming year. If approved, browse options for selected image collections by location (already developed) will be added to public web pages.
d) Posting updates about content and initiatives to Twitter
Measurement: Twitter account will be created; updates will be posted at least weekly; number of "followers" will determine level of success
- September 2012: Twitter account created. First postings made.
e) Rotating content selected by Curators through tagging and transcription software to engage users in our digitized content.
Measurement: New content will be rotated into the tagging/transcription interfaces each semester; tags/transcriptions inserted there will be available in Acumen for search and retrieval on a regular basis.
- September 2012: Content selected by curators rotated into tagging/transcription software. Tags/transcripts from previous content harvested, logged, and added to Acumen and archive.
Digital Services will increase awareness and knowledge of its collections and e-resources among graduate students and faculty members by...
a) Engaging with GIS to provide guidance on how and when to use Acumen, and how to provide instruction on use when working with faculty and students
Measurement: Digitization Outreach Coordinator will meet with GIS staff in September 2012; written evaluations of this meeting by participants will be solicited and reviewed.
- September 2012: Digitization Outreach Coordinator met with GIS staff and obtained evaluations of her presentation there.
b) Continuing to post informative, entertaining blog/Facebook entries
Measurement: At least one informative, entertaining blog/Facebook entry will be posted weekly about new or existing content or DS initiatives/workflows.
- Postings are made weekly. DS head reviews and approves them.
c) Continuing to provide sitemaps to search engines to index items and finding aids so they can be found online
Measurement: Google Analytics and Web Tools results will be reviewed at least quarterly to address any problems that arise, and to measure impact on access statistics.
d) Continuing to provide monthly updates of content in Acumen to Curators, Metadata Unit, and others who request notifications
Measurement: monthly updates will occur.
- Postings are sent out monthly.
Digital Services will support the coordination/prioritization of programs and services promoted through a full range of public relations initiatives by ...
a) Channeling all proposals which may impact multiple departments through the Digital Programs group and then the Proposal form
Measurement: Digital Services will propose 2 or more projects to Digital Programs within the next year. If approved, Digital Services will then enter them into the Proposal form and submit.
b) Posting notifications to UALIB and/or the intranet about any new or upcoming initiatives which may impact others in the libraries
Measurement: Any new initiatives at Digital Services which may impact others in the libraries will appear in postings to UALIB and/or the intranet.
c) Supporting the development of technical and support infrastructure for the developing E-Science initiative
Measurement: DS Head will participate as requested in E-Science meetings and planning sessions, and will respond in a timely manner to requests for software development support and analysis
Digital Services will foster an environment of improved two-way communication and collaboration by…
a) Continuing to share information of current policies, procedures and methods on our wiki
Measurement: All new and modified policies and procedures will be posted to the DS wiki
b) Participating in committees and meetings on the library and university level
Measurement: DS staff/faculty will attend University and library committee/other meetings as appropriate.
c) Chairing the Digital Programs and DigiPres meetings and sharing minutes
Measurement: All Digital Programs and DigiPres meetings will be scheduled, convened, agendas set, and meeting minutes shared and posted.
d) Hosting regular potlucks at Hoole
Measurement: potlucks will occur at Hoole at least quarterly, with invitations to other units/departments as appropriate.
e) Seeking out opportunities for informal communications with members of other units and departments
Measurement: DS faculty/staff will respond to requests/needs which arise in other units/departments, inviting meetings to discuss and resolve issues.
- September 2012: DS head met with metadata librarian, and developed scripts to enable extraction of selected content from Acumen for remediation.
f) Sharing information about what we do with others in the libraries
Measurement: DS will develop a "Job Family" type module and present it to at least 2 other departments/units
g) Sharing updates on accomplishments and new initiatives
Measurement: DS will share at least monthly updates via social media
h) Sharing expertise
Measurement: DS will provide at least one informational presentation at a brown bag session and/or workshop
- December 2012: Brown Bag presentation on digital preservation scheduled in Gorgas 109A.


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U.S. can keep secrets on targeted killings of terrorism suspects overseas, judge rules
NEW YORK A federal judge has ruled that President Barack Obama's administration doesn't have to publicly disclose its legal justification for the drone attacks and other methods it has used to kill terrorism suspects overseas.
Two New York Times reporters and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a 2011 request under the Freedom of Information Act that sought any documents in which Department of Justice lawyers had discussed the highly classified "targeted-killing" program.
The requests followed a drone strike in Yemen that killed an al Qaeda leader, Anwar Al-Awlaki, who had been born in the U.S. That attack prompted complaints from some law scholars and human rights activists that, away from the battlefield, it was illegal for the U.S. to kill American citizens without a trial.
Those demands for documents were turned down, on the grounds that releasing any details about the program, or even acknowledging that documents on the subject existed, could harm national security.
In a decision signed Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon chided the Obama administration for refusing to provide the documents but said she had no authority to order them disclosed.
"I find myself stuck in a paradoxical situation in which I cannot solve a problem because of contradictory constraints and rules a veritable Catch-22," the judge wrote. "I can find no way around the thicket of laws and precedents that effectively allow the Executive Branch of our Government to proclaim as perfectly lawful certain actions that seem on their face incompatible with our Constitution and laws, while keeping the reasons for their conclusion a secret."
The judge kept one small part of the ACLU's document request alive, pertaining to a pair of Department of Defense documents that are not classified, but said she was obligated to reject the remainder of the requests because of national security secrecy rules. Part of her opinion was filed under seal, unable to be seen even by lawyers for the Times and the ACLU, and may be read only by people with security clearance.
A spokesman for the Department of Justice declined to comment on the ruling, saying only that the decision was under review.}
David McCraw, assistant general counsel at the Times, said the newspaper planned to appeal the judge's ruling, although he also praised her for speaking "eloquently and at length to the serious legal questions raised by the targeted-killing program."
ACLU Deputy Legal Director Jameel Jaffer said the ruling would deny the public "access to crucial information about the government's extrajudicial killing of American citizens."
"The judge rightly acknowledges that the targeted-killing program raises troubling questions," he added.
The judge, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, noted in her decision that Obama and high officials in his administration had, on several occasions, acknowledged publicly that the killings were taking place and revealed that their legality had been discussed internally. But she said those discussions were done "in cryptic and imprecise ways."
"More fulsome disclosure of the legal reasoning on which the Administration relies to justify the targeted killing of individuals, including United States citizens, far from any recognizable `hot' field of battle, would allow for intelligent discussion and assessment of a tactic that (like torture before it) remains hotly debated," the judge wrote.
"However, this court is constrained by law, and under the law, I can only conclude that the government has not violated FOIA by refusing to turn over the documents, and so cannot be compelled by this court of law to explain in detail the reasons why its actions do not violate the Constitution and laws of the United States. The Alice-in-Wonderland nature of this pronouncement is not lost on me."