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Use of Misoprostol for Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion in Nulliparous Women
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01001897
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : October 27, 2009
Last Update Posted : June 14, 2012
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|61 participants
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|Official Title:
|A Randomized Control Trial of Misoprostol vs. Placebo for Cervical Preparation in IUD Insertion for Nulliparous Women
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|October 2009
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|January 2011
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|April 2011
Experimental: misoprostol
400 micrograms of misoprostol inserted buccally or vaginally prior to IUD insertion
Drug: Misoprostol
400 micrograms of misoprostol or placebo inserted buccally or vaginally prior to IUD insertion
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Drug: Placebo
400 micrograms of misoprostol or placebo inserted buccally or vaginally prior to IUD insertion
- The primary outcome measure is worst perceived pain during the IUD insertion procedure, on a 100 mm visual analogue scale [ Time Frame: after IUD insertion ]
- Need to use adjuvant measures for IUD placement, such as dilation, ultrasound guidance, anesthesia [ Time Frame: during IUD insertion ]
- Side effects of medications [ Time Frame: prior to IUD insertion ]
- Provider perceived ease of insertion on a 100 mm visual analogue scale [ Time Frame: after IUD insertion ]
- Acceptability of wait time prior to IUD placement [ Time Frame: 1 week after IUD insertion ]
- Procedure complications [ Time Frame: Up to 1 month after IUD placement ]
- Acceptability of total IUD placement process, would you recommend this to a friend? [ Time Frame: 1 week and 1 month after IUD insertion ]
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- Nulliparous, no prior pregnancy beyond 14 week
- Over 18 years of age
- Negative pregnancy test
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- current pregnancy or pregnancy within 6 weeks
- current cervicitis or PID (active or within 3 months)
- undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding
- allergy to copper/ Wilson's disease (for Paragard)
- cervical or uterine cancer
- uterine anomaly altering uterine cavity
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01001897
|United States, Arizona
|UPH-Kino multispecialty clinic
|Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85713
|University Medical Center Ob/Gyn clinic 8OPC
|Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85724
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|Pam Lotke, Principal Investigator, University of Arizona
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|October 27, 2009 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|June 14, 2012
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Following her husband's affair, Shannon Beador's marriage has been crumbling. Episode 13 of the hit show showed the reality TV star having a seriously explosive fight with the cheating hubby.
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Quinoa Breadsticks with Tomato and Zucchini
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On Thursday (Oct. 5), Alenka Grealish, senior analyst at Celent, penned an article for American Banker with a prediction: The small business (SMB) credit space is headed for a "shake-up." The small business loan market is oversaturated, she argued, creating a "FinTech credit bubble" that first showed signs of deflating as investors pulled out of some players like CAN Capital and LendingClub in 2016.
"The market is ripe for consolidation and beneficial partnerships," Grealish wrote. "Indeed, the remainder of 2017 and 2018 will see more partnerships between the banks and FinTechs."
That's because banks still hold the strongest traction with small business borrowers, are able to provide the strength in underwriting capabilities and revenue and liquidity cushions necessary to remain viable. Alternative lending players, she wrote, don't have enough time to diversify their portfolios, creating a significant danger to some firms in the event of a financial downturn.
Between market consolidation and partnerships with traditional banks, alternative lending is certainly already an in-flux market. But that hasn't seemed to stop new market entrants from coming in or kept investors from backing these players. In this week's B2B venture capital breakdown, alternative lending for small- and medium-sized businesses (and their employees) is the clear winner.
Alternative Lending
Here's an interesting alternative lender to land on the B2B investment board. SalaryFinance technically isn't a corporate lender: The firm lends to employees, using their paychecks for repayment of the loan. The company, based in the U.K., recently announced about $52.5 million by Legal & General, while Blenheim Chalcot also participated, according to reports. The funding round will need approval from the Financial Conduct Authority, reports added. The reason why SalaryFinance landed on the B2B investment roundup is due to the company's business model, which, it says, could have positive impacts on the workplace by improving employee finances. SalaryFinance said 17 million U.K. employees have less than £100 in savings. Helping employees access financing, the company said, could lead to more effective employees at the workplace.
This supply chain financing company has been mum about the funding, with reports only catching onto the investment of about $20 million (so far) through a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. Taulia offers supply chain financing in addition to invoice discounting and management services for business traders. According to reports, the firm plans to raise a total of $33.29 million, though it is unclear who provided the funding or when Taulia will officially announce the raise.
Based in Dubai, Beehive offers a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform for small- and medium-sized business borrowers. The company announced $5 million in Series A venture capital funding round this week led by Riyad TAQNIA Fund, while Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund also participated, among other backers. According to Beehive, the investment in P2P lending signals support for the alternative finance market across the Middle East. The funding, reports said, will go toward product development and market expansion, while Riyad's acting CEO Adel Al-Ateeq will join the company's board.
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Colombia's Siigo, which provides accounting and administrative software for small- and medium-sized businesses, raised an undisclosed sum late last week by Accel-KKR, reports said. The investment will go toward product innovation and to strengthen Siigo's market position in the country, while the firm also plans to look toward other geographic markets in the region for expansion. The firm, which has been in operation for about a decade, provides accounting, payroll, invoicing and inventory management solutions to SMBs; the platform operates with more than 15,000 accountants and 100,000 SMBs in Colombia alone, reports said.
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"I didn't look like myself at all," says a coolly excited Alexis Primous the day after her first-ever photo shoot. "Like, when I see myself, I see a tomboy; you know, a little rough. It was interesting to see the different roles I was playing in each outfit." As the winner of the W Magazine and IMG model search, the 20-year-old Florida native has skyrocketed from college student and production assistant to on-duty model in a matter of days; and just 24 hours before had been captured in a plain red tank, a sopping wet Chloe dress, and topless by photographer Mario Sorrenti and stylist Edward Enninful. As I speak to her, Primous has a small team surrounding her, applying metallic eye shadow, braiding gold dust through her hair, and holding up garments to her slim 5'10" physique for her second W shoot. It's only her first trip to New York, but she doesn't seem intimidated, or even phased, by any of that. Though she admits to feeling nervous the day before, today she has the confidence of an old pro, and she has all the answers: "Lighting and angles," she states definitively when asked the secret to taking a great selfie. Her favorite model? "Shanina Shaik—she just has It," she says. And where does she want to be in five years? That one's easy: "Everywhere."
Though she's still learning the names of her favorite designers, Primous already has model-off-duty style down, arriving to the set in skinny jeans, a plain T-shirt, minimal makeup. Her most noteworthy accessory? A winning attitude. "I don't want to sound narcissistic, but I feel like I can pull off just about any look," she says of her personal style, which she describes as androgynous and inspired by the '80s. Casual seems to be a theme for the model, from her skincare routine to the way she entered the contest. "It was so last minute, I ended up entering like two hours before closing," she explains. "We just took five shots and a 20 second video, sent it in, and didn't really think much of it after that."
Nevertheless, now that she's won, she's having a hard time containing her excitement. "Honestly, I feel like someone could throw something at me and I'd be like, 'Oh my god, thank you!'" she jokes as we wrap up the interview and she puts her game face on to head to set. Tomorrow she may be a star, but right now it's time to get to work.
Hair by Diego Miranda at Cloutier Remix, makeup by Laura Stiassni. Manicure by Chi Chi. Model: Alexis Primous at IMG Models. Set Design by Lauren Nikrooz. Digital Technician: Matthew Thompson. Photography Assistants: Cindy Leaf. Fashion Assistant: Irene Ojo-Felix.


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Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) wants to become a leading employer of America's military veterans, according to Mercury News. Arnnon Geshuri, Tesla's vice president of human resources said that the company wants to become a good place to work for the veteran community.
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Ted Daywalt, president and CEO of VetJobs said that Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has surged to the top in the list of the companies known for veteran friendly workplaces. VetJobs CEO said that the automaker has a good reputation as they hire veterans, who can easily communicate with other veterans. Daywalt, further, said that there is a specific language in the military and it is important to have someone that can speak the language. Experts can survive in the company as they have substantial technical, electrical and mechanical skills, which they eventually earn by serving in the military. Additionally, they work as a united team.
Greg Reichow, Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)'s vice president of production, stated that the company is looking forward to hire veterans because they prove to be reliable and excellent employees along with sharing the company's sense of mission. Reichow added that Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is keen to transform transportation rather than merely building cars.
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Location remains among the most important things to consider. Choosing the perfect house in the wrong locality would be a bad decision. It pays to factor in accessibility throughout the day. It is important to consider the neighborhood, as well. You have to ensure that the surroundings would be ideal for you. If you are a solitary person, you should choose a neighborhood with that in mind. Take note of important things such as noise levels at all times of the day and crime rates.
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Take note of size and storage before making a decision. It is advisable to choose one with anticipation of growth. If your family is going to grow, you need a place that would be ideal for the size of family you will have. You should ensure that your choice house would accommodate the particular type of furnishings you have. If you have other belongings in the garage and attic, ensure that there would be enough room for them in your new place.
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Are you shopping for a new or old house? While a new home would be nice, it would not necessarily be better than an old one. If you prefer an older one, it is important to consider the condition the place is in. The place ought to be in sound physical condition and free from vermin. It is important to work with a competent home inspection expert.
Affordability is an integral factor to consider. You obviously need the best home money can buy. It would be a bad decision choosing a home whose price falls outside your budget range. In case you would be paying for the property on a plan, there is a big chance that you would choose a very expensive one. To avoid regrets later, it is important to stick to your budget.


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GoransonBain's approach to family law is to strive for the best possible outcome while minimizing disruption in the lives of their clients. Each of the firm's attorneys operates keeping in mind that maintaining a constructive environment during a stressful time is the best way to work. This not only reduces conflict and the resulting emotional and psychological impact for all involved, but can also help lessen time and costs by avoiding unnecessary delays, diversions and posturing.
The firm takes care to treat every client with dignity, taking time to understand his or her unique perspective, which is sometimes difficult during a crisis. Attorneys not only help clients handle the practical aspects of a case but also assist them with transitioning to the next phase in their lives.
Every aspect of family law is emotional, but bringing new families together through the adoption process in particular is a joy the staff relishes. GoransonBain's lawyers investigate all potential issues involving the non-custodial parent regardless of the type of adoption and are knowledgeable about local and international law and different state regulations regarding adoption.
In addition to some of the area's most respected family law lawyers, the firm of GoransonBain includes three former family court judges, who can offer clients a perspective and analysis of their family law matters from a judge's point of view.


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"28? 29?…she's not even near 30!…oh wait, I did guess 29…"
Because my mom is the youngest child in her family with a 15 year age gap between she and her oldest sibling, there is a definite age gap between me and my cousins. They're all "growed up" and married with children and seriously, some of the best people I know!
I love my cousins. The only sad thing about living in California is that I am half the country away from the nearest ones. So when two years are past and we meet again, a highlight is having the second cousins guess my age. As you can tell, they were a bit off, but that just made it all the more fun! Between the wiener roast, hike to the falls, sleepover, bbqs, hair cuts, big hugs, atv rides, and pictures, I think we made the most of our short time together!


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Universal Music Group, SoundCloud reach partnership agreement
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, and SoundCloud, the world's largest community of music and audio creators with 175 million monthly listeners, have announced they have reached an agreement that creates a host of new creative, commercial and promotional opportunities for UMG's artists.
The agreement allows SoundCloud to benefit from UMG's roster of emerging and established recording artists, as well as songwriters signed to Universal Music Publishing Group, as they roll out advertising and introduce subscription services in the US and other markets later this year. In addition, UMG's labels and publishing company will gain access to SoundCloud's promotional tools, analysis and data to provide recording artists and songwriters with new opportunities to generate revenue and to strengthen their connections with fans.
"At UMG, we have long-embraced empowering entrepreneurs and innovative services such as SoundCloud," said Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group. "With this partnership, we're ensuring recording artists, songwriters and labels benefit, both creatively and commercially, from the exciting new forms of music community engagement on SoundCloud. We look forward to working with SoundCloud and supporting the company's evolution into a successful commercial service."
"With this partnership with UMG we will further strengthen and grow the unique community we've built over the past seven years, where multiple forms of expression can live and where artists at every stage of their careers come to create and share their work," said Alexander Ljung, SoundCloud Founder & CEO. "Bringing together the world's largest audio platform and the world's largest music company means we are able to further expand SoundCloud's role as a critical platform for creators and open up its benefits to UMG's extensive roster of artists."
Ljung continued: "With the majority of the music industry partnering with us, and adding to the more than 100 million tracks already available to discover on the platform, we are able to offer a service to both creators and listeners that is unrivalled in the music streaming space today."
The partnership will be beneficial to both companies
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Try, Try Again: Failure as a Building Block of STEM Success
"I have not failed, not once. I've discovered ten thousand ways that don't work." – Thomas Edison
The most important way I help prepare my students for life outside of school is by teaching them how to fail. I tell them it's OK if an experiment does not work the first time—as long as you learn from your mistakes, alter your model and try again. In my classrooms, I use computational thinking to help students learn from their failures. If a computer runs a code and it doesn't work, the solution is not to give up, but to revise the code you have written and try again.
Testing and refining initial models and experiments is a key part of innovation—as is overcoming challenges. If Einstein had given up on science after being expelled from school, rather than being resilient and continuing to experiment, would he have discovered the theory of relativity and become the father of modern physics? And if Vera Rubin had listened to the criticism of her male colleagues in the scientific field, would she have changed the way we think of the universe by discovering dark matter?
In my classroom, I use a program called Ignite My Future in School to help my students' experiment. An initiative powered by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Discovery Education, the program helps students explore the core values of computational thinking, including building and refining models. Resources such as the STEM Curriculum Connector offer ways for educators to incorporate computational thinking frameworks in the classroom, and Computational Thinking Resources include websites where students program interactive games and animations and try their hand at 3D design.
I've seen firsthand how embracing the value of failing on your first attempt helps the girls in my classroom. According to polling data from The Atlantic, "the proportion of girls who say they are not allowed to fail rises from 18 to 45 percent from the ages of 12 to 13. In their efforts to please everyone, achieve more, and follow rules, many girls are actually nurturing traits in themselves that set them up to struggle in the long run."
I help teach my students, especially girls, not to give up if their first attempt doesn't go as planned. Computational thinking teaches them that mistakes are not failures—it means there is room for growth and improvement in their work.
One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is helping students gain confidence in their ideas, including the ones that don't work the first time. By channeling their doubt into curiosity about a different outcome rather than fear of failure, my students are more open to taking risks and have more fun as they experiment.
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Dogbert's Top Secret Management HandbookBook - 1996
The creator of Dilbert, the fastest-growing comic strip in America (syndicated in more than 900 newspapers and read by more than 60 million people), presents a hilariously biting compilation of cartoons that expose the absurdities of corporate management. Dilbert is sweeping the nation. The San Francisco Chronicle dubbed him "the cartoon hero of the workplace," saying that the strip "has its finger on the pulse of the '90s white-collar workplace." Now online, it is one of the hottest Web sites on the Internet, and more than a million copies of the Dilbert   cartoon books have been sold. In this latest cartoon compilation, Dilbert's canine sidekick, the Machiavellian Dogbert, presents a breakthrough management manual to help bosses stick it to their employees. All too often, new managers make mistakes like rewarding good work with good pay, communicating clearly and improving departmental efficiency. Dogbert shows that this could have devastating results: Employees begin to expect fair treatment and compensation, productive workers show results (making the managers look bad by comparison) and the department's future budget allotment could be decreased because it spends only what it needs. Drawn from years of experience tormenting Dilbert and advising his boss, Dogbert's Top Secret Management Handbook uses pithy essays, whose points are illustrated with hundreds of comic strips, to drive home the lost cause of the employee in the workplace. It is the perfect gift for bosses and office workers everywhere.
Publisher: New York : HarperBusiness ; HarperCollins, c1996
Characteristics: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 21 cm
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Obama to kill coal? Swing states erupt
Sen. John McCain's Republican campaign is looking to capitalize on an interview in which Sen. Barack Obama proposed placing such heavy government fees on coal plants that the industry would either have to clean its emissions or go "bankrupt."
"If somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can," Obama said in an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle. "It's just that it will bankrupt them because they're going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that's being emitted."
Publicity over the plan to use "carbon credits" to force the coal industry to either clean up its emissions or get out of business comes on the heels of news that Obama plans to use "price signals" to control America's energy use, and Republicans have pounced on Obama's words with an aggressive campaign in the coal-rich battleground states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. More from WorldNetDaily
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Amazing that San Francisco newspaper sat on this story hopefully readers will reject the newspaper. I hear a train coming down the tracks and it says John McCain is going to absolutely steam roll Mr Obama tomorrow. The states affected by this statement are going to reject this socialist and usher in President elect McCain.
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There has been plenty of leaks of the much-rumoured Sony "Honami" handset of late. Sony will be announcing the Honami during the upcoming IFA 2013 event. No official full specs as yet, but lo behold, a set of 'official' press images have surfaced.
The Sony Honami or Xperia Z1 as it is expected to be officially called, will feature a 5-inch display and powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, with 2GB RAM. This could be similar to the Xperia Z Ultra which sports the fastest ever Snapdragon processor yet, at 2.2Ghz.
What's cool though would be the new camera module from Sony, a definite highlight of the Honami – a 20.7MP whopper, with f1/2.3. The device is also expected to sport Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
An event has been planned for September 4, where Sony is rumoured to unveil the Honami and other products including the QX Lens Camera.
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When two talented and legendary actors come together on stage, you expect nothing but the best. And Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta ensured that those expectations were met with their mind-blowing performances. Running successfully since the last two years, Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha is an emotional roller coaster ride about love and life. The play revolves around the story about long-lost lovers, Pritam (Anupam Kher) and Hema (Neena Gupta) who meet after several years and walk down memory lane, talking about why they drifted apart.
Neena Gupta is back on stage after a long break of nine years and that is one of the major reasons why you should watch this play. She plays the role of a strong, independent lady albeit with a soft heart. She does so beautifully, to say the least. Written and directed by Rakesh Bedi, the Hindi play is a great balance of comedy and tragedy – filled with bitter and sweet memories of the couple. Bedi was also seen doing a small yet important cameo of a curious jogger. The play begins with the couple meeting in Delhi's Lodhi Garden after 35 long years to discover the truth behind their separation. Although they were childhood sweethearts, circumstances did not allow them to marry each other. While talking about their lives, they happen to exchange several happy as well as sad moments of their lives which reveal what led them to be who they are today.
Rakesh Bedi and Satish Kaushik bring in the much-needed comic relief to the story. Kher and Gupta very effortlessly take you through the nostalgic moments of the lives of their characters. There were moments in the story where you want to go home and give your parents a tight hug and tell them how much you love them. The stellar performances make you feel like you are a part of the entire story and keep you hooked throughout. What we loved was that this love story isn't about two young people romancing around trees. This one is about a couple reminiscing their good as well as bad days. It makes you want to believe in the purity of love. So watch this space for the upcoming details of the play and make sure you book the tickets in advance because it's usually always sold out.
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More than 600 people fall ill, get injured in Black Nazarene procession
The devotees take the risk so they can pay homage to the image.
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Two years ago I was honored to be elected to serve as the state representative for Bingham County. It has been an incredible experience for me and my family. I ran as a pro-family, pro-life candidate who promised to stand up for moral values, for constitutional rights, and for the 'little man'. I promised to be fiscally conservative and to support common-sense educational policies that empower teachers and put the needs of students first. I promised to make the needs of our agricultural community a top priority, including addressing water rights issues.
Today, I stand on my record.
At the close of the 2019 session, I spearheaded the formation of a state-wide pro-family coalition, Protect Idaho Families. Together our coalition identified 9 legislative priorities for 2020. All but two of these saw legislative action and five of the nine are on now the governor's desk awaiting his signature including:
- The Idaho Vital Statistics Act (ensuring that certificates of birth accurately reflect facts)
- The Fairness in Women's Sports Act (ensuring that females are not forced to compete unfairly against biological males)
- Simon's Law (ensuring that critical care can't be withdrawn from a child without parental notification and the opportunity to transfer care)
- The Abortion Trigger Bill (prohibiting elective abortion, effective upon the overturning of Roe v. Wade)
- The Safe Schools Database Act (empowering schools to address pornographic material found in online library resources our K-12 students use).
I carried two of these five and supported from the side-lines on others. I believe this was the best session we have ever had for advancing family policy issues.
I also co-sponsored two bills which successfully removed confusing exceptions from Idaho's Constitutional Carry statute, printed several bills (which I will continue to work on) aimed at reducing the out-of-control costs of public construction, and laid the groundwork for a project to address sage grouse and the preservation of grazing rights.
When faced with tough decisions, I put the interests of tax payers and voters ahead of the interests of lobby groups and government. I believe that good government serves the people and respects their needs, not vice versa. I have consistently voted for less regulation.
I have worked hard to keep you informed and to address your concerns. I have earned the respect of my legislative peers as someone who studies and understands the issues and gained a reputation for being one of the hardest working legislators in Boise.


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Jack Buckby is barred from joining Ukip but has been assisting anti-Islam candidate Anne Marie Waters
One of the frontrunners for the Ukip leadership is being assisted in her campaign by a far-right former BNP member.
Jack Buckby previously stood for parliament under the platform of another extremist group which campaigns openly against Islam. As a former BNP member, he is barred from joining Ukip. But he has been helping the campaign of Anne Marie Waters, who is herself standing for the leadership on a predominantly anti-Islam platform.


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My home is unsalable
In 2012 I considered selling my duplex since the outside work and upkeep cost involved in being a landlord had become physically and financially excessive. It was quite a shock when my realtor told me my home was unsalable due to the crumbling concrete in the foundation of the rental side. I immediately contacted my insurance company, which informed me they would only cover a collapsed foundation, not one in the process of collapsing. The irony is, since I reported the problem, I was no longer covered if the house did in fact collapse. In the mind of the insurance company, I was aware of the problem and did not correct it. My rental unit was vacant until I borrowed $40,000 to install two interior concrete walls.
Last summer, NBC Troubleshooters alerted me of the widespread concrete problem, and I learned of Attorney Brenda Draghi's mission to bring relief to homeowners with concrete cancer. I hired a third structural engineer, and he confirmed the newly poured walls that I had financed with the $40,000 loan were not a permanent solution. He told me the basement walls of the unit I inhabited were collapsing as well.
I have worked hard to pay off my mortgage and become debt free, so I would have a nest egg at retirement. Now I have a home that is basically worthless and a large loan.
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On December 29, 2015, the State of Connecticut hired University of Connecticut professors to help conduct a company to come into our home and obtain core samples of our crumbling foundation. This was a five-hour process and they obtained 10 samples.
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to a lab at the University of Connecticut and we are waiting on the results! We were glad to be a part of finding the solution of why our and all the other homeowners' foundations are failing.
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The walls are bowing inward
We bought our house in July of 2005. We had the home inspected, and although there were some cracks, I was told that it was no big deal, and I should fill them in within a year or two. I filled in the cracks and painted the walls. Two years ago I noticed cracks on the outside of the foundation. I dug around the foundation and filled those in as well. Now I've noticed the cracks on the inside have gotten worse and there are rust stains. Some of the concrete has crumbled out and the walls are bowing inward. I am concerned with what is going to happen to us and our home. Please help us.
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Fairfield, CT– I'm parked for the night along I95 with a load bound for Windsor Locks,CT. From there, I'll be headed to Albany, and then to Syracuse and home tomorrow. Just a quick Ramble since I do need to sleep… I'm up at 4am to make all this happen. Border Fence: Obama's "Mission Completed"? […]
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Gutsy Call? United States has permission to take Usame bin Laden in Pakistan, from Declan Walsh, Guardian (UK): Osama bin Laden mission agreed in secret 10 years ago by US and PakistanUS forces were given permission to conduct unilateral raid inside Pakistan if they knew where Bin Laden was hiding, officials say The deal was […]


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Crate Paper Manufacturer Kit for Crop Addict
Debbie sent me the Sweet Branch line for my projects. I really loved this kit!!! It was soo much fun. Right now, you can create a layout with Crate Paper projects and submit them on Crop Addict for a chance to win more Crate Paper stuff!! You may notice that one of the layouts has 3 kids on it that do not look familiar! The DT did a photo swap and I got Rebecca Bollman's pics. Her kids are so cute and were fun to scrap. I hope she likes her page!! Check out the gallery for more projects done with this line and other new lines from Crate Paper. Enjoy!!
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The Defense Department and the Energy Department are starting two new programs designed to help move DoD beyond petroleum-based fuels, both on its installations and in its vehicles.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the programs, which build on an agreement the two departments signed last year to work together on energy innovation, at the Army-Air Force Energy Forum Tuesday in Arlington, Va.
The first is an effort to determine whether fuel cells might be able to replace the diesel generators scattered across DoD installations, both as a backup power source at more permanent bases and as a primary power source at forward deployed locations. Energy will use eight DoD bases in the continental U.S., from the California desert to New York's West Point, as a test bed for new fuel cell technology.
"You can generate electricity using, for example, a natural-gas powered cell," Chu said. "We're going to be installing and operating 18 of these systems. Sometimes when the power lines go down, instead of an emergency diesel generator, this is an alternative for emergency backup power."
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Chu said the technology Energy will use is the outcome of research the department has subsidized at several companies, and which has reduced the cost of fuel cells by 80 percent since 2002.
A second project will give Chu's department a key role in developing the technologies which will power future military vehicles. The Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance will drive joint research money into a new generation of engines and transmissions, new lightweight materials, alternative fuels and hybrid propulsion systems. Researchers also plan to develop technologies that can harvest excess body heat generated by a vehicle's passengers and turn it into electrical energy that can power various systems in the vehicle. Chu said DoD also will take advantage of Energy's analytical tools and high performance computing simulations.
"Believe it or not, we're experts on explosives," he said. "We can simulate an IED. We can simulate how a particular design or a particular armor can be resilient to IEDs, and so we can help come up with a better protective design for a given type of armor and a given type of protective material."
The announcements come at a time when DoD is thinking hard about how it uses energy, including the release this summer of the Pentagon's first operational energy strategy.
That plan focuses on energy used by the military in its core warfighting missions, with the primary goal of replacing diesel and jet fuel while becoming more energy efficient. One DoD study estimates that more than 3,000 troops and contractors have been killed driving convoys of that fuel into Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Pentagon would like to replace as much imported liquid fuel as possible with energy that can be generated at the point where it is consumed, such as solar and biofuels.
Deputy Defense Secretary Bill Lynn said the military can be a test bed for new technologies, since it has some of the world's most urgent energy needs, and is large enough to be an economy all its own. On DoD's bases, he said, the military can lead the way in finding ways to reduce the amount of energy the nation uses in buildings.
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"We believe these technologies can reduce the energy demand in DoD facilities by a dramatic amount: up to 50 percent in existing buildings, and up to 70 percent in new construction," said Lynn, who announced July 7 he is leaving DoD as soon as a replacement is found. "DoD is the ultimate test bed. Whether it was advancing nuclear power in the 1960s, helping invent the Internet in the 1970s, or helping develop microelectronics in the 1980s and 1990s, the department has a proven track record in seeding our new industries."
DoD accounts for 80 percent of the federal government's energy use and about one percent of the nation's overall use. The department's energy bill last year was $15 billion, 225 percent more than a decade ago. Lynn said bringing that bill down will require changes in how the Pentagon operates.
"A new generation of military technologies that use and store energy more efficiently will only emerge if we change how we do business, especially in acquisition," he said. "So in addition to traditional performance parameters such as speed, range and payload, we will now consider system energy performance parameters in the requirements and acquisition process. This will also help us manage the lifecycle costs of our systems, the energy footprint of our deployed forces, and the associated costs, both human and financial, of moving fuel into a theater of war."
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The Commerce Commission today commenced a review of the cost of data transmission in the unbundled bitstream access (UBA) standard terms determination.
"The Commission indicated when it released the UBA Determination in December 2007 that it may review the cost of data transmission every year, or as required, and update the figure used in the price calculation if necessary. It is now appropriate to undertake such a review," said Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Ross Patterson.
To inform the review the Commission has today commenced seeking information from access seekers and access providers to assist in the calculation of national and international data costs. The letter sent to access seekers and access providers will be available on the Commission's website under www.comcom.govt.nz under Industry Regulation/Telecommunications/Standard Terms Determinations/Unbundled bitstream service Background Unbundled bitstream access.
The unbundled bitstream access refers to the wholesale broadband service provided by Telecom from the end-user to the first data switch, or equivalent facility, other than a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM). It allows telecommunications companies to supply a range of broadband services to retail customers.
Section 30R Review process under the Telecommunications Act 2001 (Act) Section 30R provides that the Commission may, on its own initiative, commence a review, at any time, of all or any of the terms specified in a standard terms determination. Guidelines to the process for reviewing standard terms determinations can be found on the Commission's website www.comcom.govt.nz under Industry Regulation/Telecommunications/Standard Terms Determinations/Making and Reviewing STDS


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Laser World of Photonics India 2012 to be held in Mumbai
The first edition of Laser World of Photonics India, to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai from 14 to 16 September, will start with a good response from the industry and scientific photonics community in India. More than 110 international and Indian companies showcasing their laser and photonics equipment and technology and international pavilions of countries like Lithuania, China, Germany and Japan will be part of this networking platform for the laser and photonics industry in India.
The fair is supported by associations like the Indian Laser Association (ILA), Optical Society of India (OSI), Photonics Society of India (PSI) and more.
A special highlight will be the "Seminar on Laser Basics and Applications", scheduled on 14th Sept 2012, which gives a quick overview of laser and photonics technology for potential users from different application fields. Speakers from Sahajanand Laser Technology, Trumpf, IPG Photonics, RRCAT, Optical Society of India and many more, will share their thoughts and insights about the opportunities and challenges in the laser industry. The seminar is tailor-made for novices to the laser world as well as companies and users from different application fields.
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When you go to a place where roads are in good condition and you do not have to face any problem while driving, the first thing that to mind is you are in a place with infrastructural development. It can be said without any doubt that the condition of roads is the parameter on which the development of a place can be measured. It can also be said that developments begin with roads and to begin the construction of an advanced infrastructure, Road Construction Machinery is the weapon.
Road Construction Machinery is used for constructing roads with the use of the latest technological development. With a revolution in the construction industry and new bridges, flyovers, roads and buildings being constructed, Road Construction Machinery Manufacturers are bringing forth new, advanced Road Construction Machines for making the construction process smooth and to construct durable structure. Some of the commonly used Road construction Machines are Asphalt Drum Mix Plant, Bitumen Sprayer, Wet Dust Collector, Aggregates Dryer, etc.
Road Construction Machinery: In Detail
Pavers and Rollers are used for getting the even road surface without any uneven surface and also for layering asphalt on the road surface. Paver Removers are used for removing debris from the construction site, and Asphalt Drum Mix Plant is demanded for carrying making a proper mixture of asphalt. Bitumen Sprayer makes it possible to spray bitumen on the road surface for constructing fine roads.
India has always been the hub for getting the best quality Road Construction Machinery and there are many Road construction Equipment Manufacturers and Exporters From India, who are catering to the demands of the construction industry across the world. In recent times, a scene of competition has developed in the field of the designing and fabrication of Road Construction Machinery. It is important that in the fabrication of Road Construction Equipment all the standards for quality are maintained.
The market of Construction Machinery is gaining momentum over the years and many manufacturing companies have emerged which vouch for the optimum quality of their Road Construction Machinery. The responsibility is on the buyers to thoroughly check for the desirable features and then choose the model best suiting their needs.
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The R1 or to give it it's full title YZF-R1 has always been at the top of the superbike list. Crafted by Yamaha's experts from the MOTO GP team the latest R1 has been developed without comprimise. It sports the most sophisticated engine, chassis and suspension technology coupled with the most aerodynamic bodywork ever.
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The Most Common Mistake…
When people think about motivation, the most common mistake is to think about motivation as an amount; "How can I get my employees more motivated?", "how can I get someone less motivated to do something?" The most frequent question from managers is how can they motivate their team to improve. However, they are asking the wrong question. Rather than thinking of motivation as an amount it is important to think of types of motivation. It is important to motivate and encourage your employees to benefit the company as well as the employee's well-being and self-development. The Self-Determination theory (SDT) that we will be talking about defines the basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness.
But What Does This Mean?
Self-Determination theory (SDT) is a theory of the human being's motivation and personality, underpinning the motivation behind people's choices. The theory was developed by Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan in the mid-1980s and then further developed and evolved by scholars from around the world. SDT is a formal theory that defines intrinsic and extrinsic sources of motivation. Everything we do is controlled by motivation.
This Self-Determination theory is solely about human motivation. so, what is the difference between the types of motivation, and what are they?
Autonomous Motivation
The first distinction is between autonomous motivation and controlled motivation; autonomous motivation describes or names what you are doing when you have a full sense of willingness, volition and choice of whatever the activity is. If you are doing it with a real sense of enjoyment and if you are interested and invested in the activity, valuing it for your own reasons then, you are autonomously motivated.
Controlled Motivation
In contrast to being autonomously motivated, there is controlled motivation. Controlled motivation refers to completing tasks or doing something to get some reward or to avoid some sort of punishment – we have all been there and not because we wanted to. It means doing these things because you are feeling pressured, demanded or obliged to do it. Reflecting on controlled motivation, people often think about this rather than autonomous motivation. People see motivation as a reward system for their employees or making them feel that they must complete the tasks. This is not a sustainable way of motivating your team. A healthy balance between the two and to empower your employees would benefit their self-development and well-being.
Here are some examples of ways in which you can autonomously motivate your team:
- Give your employees the tools and resources they need to reach your goals and theirs. This could be anything from training to technology, more staff etc.
- Let your employees take ownership. This empowers them in their work to reach new targets.
- Create choice. Freedom of choice is a key part of autonomy, but too much choice could be harmful. So within clear set boundaries, people are empowered to choose how they will complete the tasks they've been given.
- Listen to your employees. Communication works both ways, you need to listen to them. Listen to their stresses and concerns and support them. Your employees should feel that they can express themselves and that they are listened to.
There are many more ways to promote autonomous motivation in the workplace.
Self-Determination theory has demonstrated that when people are more autonomously motivated, their performance, their wellness and their engagement are affected. All of those things are greater when you are working autonomously. Compared to working in a controlled motivated environment. That is the first important distinction to make while looking into SDT. The second significant point about this theory is that all human beings have a set of basic psychological needs. These needs are also important to further enhance the individual's well-being and self-development.
Types Autonomous Motivation
- Intrinsic motivation which is to do something because you find it interesting and enjoyable. Our natural/ intrinsic tendencies are to behave in an effective, proactive way because you enjoy what you are doing, this could be a hobby you love doing in your spare time. However, you are doing it because you want to and you like it rather than that you have to do whatever the activity is.
- Extrinsic motivation means you do it because it leads to some separable consequence not because you enjoy the activity or task. It has been questioned if extrinsic motivation could be classed as autonomous motivation or not. But in the research that Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan did, they found that people can actually internalise extrinsic motivation so as to become intrinsically motivated. This is because they understand the value of the activity or task that they are doing. This could be going on that dreaded morning run that you really don't want to go on. But, you know this if you do the consequences would benefit you in one way or another. When they do this and recognise the value of the activity, they will be autonomously motivated and the outcomes would be positive.
Basic Psychological Needs
In the Self-Determination Theory, Deci and Ryan identified three basic needs that fuel intrinsic motivation:
Firstly is the need for competence. That is to feel confident, effective and productive in whatever you are doing. It is a collection of things that are important to you, which is essential to wellness.
The second important need is to feel relatedness, that is to feel that you matter to others and you are cared for in your environment and surroundings. To feel like you belong to various groups that matter to you and to feel connected.
And finally, the third need is autonomy. I've already mentioned autonomous but it important to recognise that this is a human need, which must get satisfied in order to optimise performance. Autonomy is being congruent with yourself, being self-endorsed and being wholehearted behind what you are doing. If this need is not met there will negative psychological consequences. When people are autonomously motivated they feel competent, related to others and when they feel volition then the positive consequences will follow from that.
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Why Is Self-Determination Theory Important?
Awareness of SDT as an employer means you can begin creating circumstances, to enable your people to optimise their work and personal outcomes. What you need to do is support their basic physiological needs to create the right environment. When you support these needs and recognise the different types of motivation and the impact they have, you can promote positive outcomes in your workplace to benefit you and your employees. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) shows us how we should listen and motivate our employees in a positive way rather than in a controlled manner. It allows us to realise the impact it can have on an individual's psychological well-being and development.


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I am working on cleaning up a Neo 29 4 Mini Marquee Type that I received recently. I was under the impression that these were wired for MVS, and would explain the weird behavior of a jamma board when the previous owner powered it up with one to show me it worked.
So I just acquired a Neo 4 slot mobo and plugged it in for the first time. The aforementioned odd behavior is gone and the screen is fine, but I am getting a very loud audible "hiss/white noise" from the speakers.
Even when the "speaker" fader on the mobo is turned all the way down I still get the loud white noise, and the volume of the game itself seems EXTREMELY amplified. Its very loud even when the fader is just barely turned up, I would say no more than 5-10%. I did not let it run for long because I was worried I was going to blow an amp or speaker because something wasn't the original wiring.
So what do you guys think? Grounding issue? Could there be a fault on the 4 slot that Is causing it? Something else? Thanks so much guys!


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One diet or way of eating does not fit all. It seems as though there is always a new fad diet that everyone is trying and celebrities are raving about. These days I keep hearing about the Keto diet, which is very similar to the Atkins diet that was particularly popular in the 1990s . A good note here is that the creator of the Atkins diet, Dr. Robert C. Atkins, died of a heart attack in 2003.
Extreme diets, such as those containing very high fat and low carbs are generally not what our bodies need to function their best. . Carbs are our main source of energy, which is essential for red blood cell production and brain function. When we deprive our bodies of carbohydrates it is forced to use the fats and proteins as its alternate energy source, putting the body into what is called 'ketosis'. This is usually what happens if the body thinks it's starving. Although you can lose weight on this diet in the short term, by using fats and protein for energy instead of carbohydrates for more than a week or two you run the following risks:
- Putting added stress on the liver
- Becoming dehydrated – the body tries to excrete excess ketones through urine
- Increased risk for diabetes
- Uric acid accumulation in the tissues
- Osteoporosis
- Mineral imbalances
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Muscle protein loss over time
- Bad breath
The Keto diet does not restrict consumption of saturated, processed and partially hydrogenated fats. The two latter fats should really be eliminated from our diets, and saturated fat should be consumed in moderation while instead increasing consumption of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which promote overall health and help decrease the risk of heart disease.
I have always felt that the best way to eat is a varied and moderate diet containing lots of vegetables, moderate fruit, whole grains, good fats and a good amount of protein. Buying organic where possible and making as many of your foods from scratch will further promote a healthy diet.
In Michael Pollan's book 7 Words and 7 Rules for eating Pollan says everything he's learned about food and health can be summed up in seven words: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants."
Buying organic where possible and making as many of your foods from scratch will further promote a healthy diet, rather than buying premade processed foods that contain many unrecognizable ingredients.
However, each of us are unique and so it stands to reason that perhaps we each have a specific eating style that will best suit our body. There are really three different choices:
- High fat, low carbohydrate. 20g fat to 10g carbs
- Low fat, high carbohydrate. 1g fat to 20g carbs
- Moderate fat and carbohydrate. 10g fat to 20 of carbs
All three include the recommended amount of protein per day, which is .8g per 1lb body weight for the average person.
In order to discover which eating style best suits your body, you can pick one meal for three days in a row to test each of these eating styles, making notes as to how you feel in the hours after the meal. How energetic are you, how quickly do you feel hungry again, how is your mood, etc? It's important to note that when picking foods for the high carb diet, you choose foods that contain complex carbohydrates like whole grains, fruit and vegetables rather than foods high in sugar and white flour. For the high fat, limit the quantity of saturated fat and be sure to include foods high in monounsaturated fats such as avocado, nuts and oily fish. Along with your experimentation to find your ideal nutrient balance, always apply these general rules:
General rules for healthy eating:
- Drink half your body weight in fluid oz of water daily, plus whatever you lose during exercise. The body is approximately 70% water, so for health and weight loss or maintenance, adequate water consumption is essential.
- Make sure you eat enough protein, especially if you are working out regularly. Protein is necessary for muscle growth and repair as well as
- Building blocks. Proteins make up the hair, nails, muscles etc.
- Hormones. Many hormones are protein in nature; hormones control growth and metabolic activities of the body.
- Catalytic activities. Enzymes are globular protein. …
- Transport of oxygen. …
- Blood Clotting. …
- Immunity
- Helps muscles contract
- For a moderate diet, it is recommended that we consume around 200g carbohydrates daily or about 40-50% of daily calories. Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy. Carbohydrates come from plants and are comprised (as the name suggests) of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbohydrates are 4 calories per gram so for a 2000/cal diet that would be 200-250g carbohydrates.
- Healthy fats in a moderate diet should be 20-35% of daily calories – fats are 9 calories per gram, so in a 2000/cal diet that would be 44-77g fat.
- Eat high fiber nutrient dense foods. You will be able to eat more and feel fuller, as well as promote overall health. Fiber is found mainly in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fiber is a part of the carbohydrate that can't be digested or broken down so it passes through the body and helps maintain bowel health as well as lowering cholesterol.
- Eat a variety of colored vegetables – picking different colored vegetables will ensure you get a good balance of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) that the body needs for tissue maintenance and metabolism, and phytochemicals that play a role in cancer and disease prevention.
- Supplements are generally not recommended. We are supposed to get all of our nutrients from food, and most supplements are not regulated or tested. Studies have been done following people who take supplements and those who don't for years, and the findings in all cases are that there is no difference in the health of these two groups. In fact this study below found that there could be more harm than good in taking supplements. Our bodies generally don't absorb supplements that are taken in pill form anyway, and it ends up being excreted in our urine. Liquid supplements would be more readily absorbed, but again studies show no benefit to long term use of supplements.
- If your goal is to lose weight you need to eat less calories each day than you burn. Today's smart watches, fitness apps, fitbits help us determine how much energy we use daily, and can then adjust our calorie intake accordingly. It is helpful to begin to familiarize yourself with the calories and nutrient content of your food. Using a tool like MyFitnessPal can help to track daily calories and macronutrients for you. 1lb of fat is 3500 calories, so in order to lose 1lb weekly you need to have a daily calorie deficit of 500 calories. So a combination of decreasing calories and increasing daily activity is necessary for weight loss.
Learning which nutrient balance best suits your body will help not only with weight loss but also ensure that you keep up your energy levels, sleep better, and don't get hungry between meals.


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The No-Longer-So-Secret Swiss Bank Account
Bankers from Credit Suisse, one of the world's largest financial institutions, courted wealthy Americans in airports, at family weddings and on golf courses from Florida to the Bahamas with a simple pitch: We'll help you hide your money. The bankers shielded the funds using code names and shell companies. They even set up private airport ...
Bankers from Credit Suisse, one of the world's largest financial institutions, courted wealthy Americans in airports, at family weddings and on golf courses from Florida to the Bahamas with a simple pitch: We'll help you hide your money. The bankers shielded the funds using code names and shell companies. They even set up private airport branches clients could use to do their banking, as they flew in and out of Switzerland, without leaving a paper trail.
The effort worked: A Senate investigation this week found that the bank ultimately held $13 billion of American money in 22,000 secret accounts. On Wednesday, lawmakers hauled Credit Suisse's top management before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and delivered an equally simple pitch: Stop your behavior or risk serious penalties, including potential jail time. "You want to do business here, you've got to comply with our laws," said Michigan Democrat Carl Levin, the panel's chairman.
Credit Suisse is in talks with the Justice Department to settle an ongoing investigation by paying an $800 million fine, the largest ever for allegedly aiding tax evasion, according to the Wall Street Journal.
At the hearing Wednesday, senators from both parties accused executives from the Swiss bank of using "spy novel" tactics to help Americans hide billions of dollars.
The Credit Suisse investigation is part of a broader U.S. crackdown on Americans who use offshore accounts to hide their income. In 2009, the largest Swiss bank UBS agreed to pay a record-setting $780 million fine and admit to facilitating tax evasion. The tax cheat dragnet has already compelled over 43,000 Americans with secret accounts to come clean through an amnesty program, a Justice Department official said at the hearing.
Credit Suisse has stopped accepting new American clients, unless they can prove that they are paying their taxes, bank officials said. In addition, Chief Executive Brady Dougan said his firm had investigated the problem on its own and shared with authorities what he said the law-breaking bankers had tried to keep hidden.
"The evidence showed that some Swiss-based private bankers went to great lengths to disguise their bad conduct from Credit Suisse executive management," Dougan said. Seven Credit Suisse employees have been arrested in connection with the tax evasion scheme, though none of them have been tried yet.
Levin said he wants the bank to do more than just pay fines and make promises to do better. "Turn over the names of the people whom you aided and abetted in tax evasion," Levin said. He said the Swiss bank has given U.S. authorities the names of only 238 out of the 22,000 secret account holders. Credit Suisse officials said they hired outside accountants to go over their books, closed accounts and stopped certain lines of business to help ensure that customers aren't using the country's vaunted secrecy laws to shirk tax responsibilities. But Credit Suisse General Counsel Romeo Cerutti said Swiss laws won't let them disclose the names of their American clients. U.S. Deputy Attorney General James Cole said Swiss secrecy laws were a problem, but the Justice Department had started a new program to encourage Swiss whistleblowers to share information with U.S. authorities. He said the program had been successful, but he couldn't share details about ongoing investigations. "Just because we can't disclose what we are doing, doesn't mean we are not actively pursuing these cases," Cole said at the hearing. Senators directed their ire not just at Credit Suisse, but also at the Swiss government for frustrating U.S. investigations by not allowing Swiss banks to hand over more information about their American clients.
"Any real idea that the government of Switzerland is cooperating with us is a joke," said Sen. John McCain (R-Az.).
New laws and treaties could make it easier for American and Swiss authorities to work together. Until then, Swiss banks are in a tough spot. Republican Senator Tom Coburn from Oklahoma said the contradictory laws present bankers with a choice: going to jail in the U.S. or Switzerland. "Where would you like to spend time?" Sen. Coburn asked the Credit Suisse's head lawyer. "That's a tough decision," Cerutti responded.


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Gallery 761 did widely influence the contemporary Czech visual art scene in Ostrava region in the 90s and during the first decade of the 21st century. The gallery was founded in 1996 by Stanislav Cigoš in two rooms in Ostrava Přívoz. He guaranteed together with Petr Lysáček its curatorial concept. Since 1999 he cooperated with René Rohan and in 2000 the gallery moved to vacated space of club Fiducia where it remained until 2004. After René Rohan's departure the opportunity to organize the gallery activities was given to students, namely Petr Pavlán, Petra Čiklová and Karolína Grymová, who focused on exhibiting students of art colleges. The displays of international artists, organized by Jiří Surůvka, were held here as well.
After two years gap was in club Fiducia opened gallery Dole (Downstairs) with scheduled exhibition plan which linked up with the activities of 761. The curator of gallery Dole is Milan Mikolášek, who focuses on young artists and creates so called "thematic years"- in 2006 he focused for example on 2D media – comics. Club Fiducia is a multicultural centre in Ostrava where lectures, exhibitions, data projections, etc. are regularly organized.
Jiří David, Stanislav Diviš, Vladimír Skrepl, Jiří Kovanda, Milena Dopitová, Milan Knížák, Krištof Kintera, Alena Kotzmannová, Lenka Klodová, Jiří Černický, Jan Šerých, Rafani, Mark Ther, Michal Pěchouček etc.