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Qalipu First Nation wishes to share with its members, partners and community that on August 5, 2016 Annie Randell resigned from her position as CEO with Qalipu to pursue another employment opportunity. Randell was the Band's CEO, responsible for day to day operations, since its inception in 2011. She was also very involved with the aboriginal rights movement with the Federation of Newfoundland Indians for over 20 years, and was part of the team that achieved recognition for the Qalipu First Nation.
Rob Dicks, Director of Operations said that, business will proceed as usual and there will be no impact to member programs and services.
"Logistically, its business as usual." Dicks said. "From the point of view of administration, all accommodations are in place to ensure there is no interruption to our day to day operations. We have a strong senior management team in place. I expect that business will continue uninterrupted until accommodations are made for a replacement.
Brendan Mitchell, Chief of the Qalipu First Nation, wished Randell the best in her future endeavors.
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The town of Hartland is discussing the possibility of moving into an agreement with United Wind to reduce energy costs with two intermediate turbines.
The turbines would be similar to those in Royalton, however, built on a grid structure without guide wires. They will stand under 150 feet and be placed at the Hartland highway garage on Ridge Road.
The energy produced from the two turbines would power 97 percent of the town's property but would not include the fire hall, officials said.
The idea for the turbines was brought to the board by board member F. David Snyder, after he did some research and found that working with New York State Energy research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) would help reduce Hartland's energy costs.
A meeting took place May 14 where the board advertised the idea of the turbines to the public. The board quickly dealt with all misunderstandings the public had about the turbines, stating that the project would not be like the turbine project taking place in Somerset.
"The project is a smaller localized project and has nothing to do with the wind farm going on in Somerset," Supervisor Ross Annable said.
The board has also looked into additional energy saving avenues such as solar panels, but found that they do not provide as much savings for the town of Hartland as the wind turbines would. Solid numbers of savings have not been drawn up, but will be presented to the public shortly, Annable said.
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Pharmaceutical producers naturally want to utilize their machine capacities to the fullest in day-to-day business. The key words read efficiency, reliability and flexibility – all in line with the highest safety and cGMP standards. Modern and flexible equipment plays a major role in achieving maximum uptime and high quality in all packaging processes. "We always bear in mind our customer's demands when developing new equipment or designing tailor-made line concepts. This is why all our machines and components are based on a modular concept," Ralph Pfister, area sales manager at Bosch Packaging Technology, underlines. "This enables our clients to continuously adapt singular machines or entire packaging lines to the latest production requirements."
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Next to several washing machines, sterilization tunnels and filling machines for vials and ampoules, the drug manufacturer uses a multitude of packaging equipment from Bosch for its solid pharmaceuticals, such as the TLT 1400 thermoforming machine and different horizontal cartoning machines of the CUT, CUK and CTK series. One important addition to this portfolio included a CUK 3040 cartoning machine that was installed in line with an existing filling machine for vials and ampoules, as well as a new TLT 1400 thermoforming machine that now operates in line with a CTK 2060 cartoner. Further components included an automatic blister feeder PUG-Z and a CTK 2060 cartoning machine, all of them implemented with existing primary and secondary packaging equipment.
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The X2 star was enjoying a vacation with his partner Grant Shaffer in Marrakesh, where they visited Cafe Argana in the town's main square, Jemaa el-Fnaa, the night before it was bombed on 28 April (11).
In a post on his blog, Cumming writes, "After checking into our hotel last Wednesday, Grant and I went for a walk and ate dinner at the Cafe Argana. We awoke late the next day with a start, jetlagged. Again we walked into the main square. There, we saw the Cafe Argana had been blown up by a bomb. That's what had woken us.
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One person really can make a difference. In August 2011, the band 1000 Generations released this video for their song "It Could Be Me" (from their critically acclaimed EP "Wrecked For the Ordinary"). Both the song and video are born from the belief in the power of simply doing something.
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Tex-Mex band Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs headlined this billing with their chart singles, "Wooly Bully" and "Li'l Red Riding Hood". Although Wooly Bully remains an all-time garage band favorite, the band never succeeded in breaking out the novelty act image they created.
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DINWIDDIE - An expansive review of Dinwiddie County buildings confirmed what some county employees have known for years: Facilities are cramped and others are falling into disrepair.
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DINWIDDIE - An expansive review of Dinwiddie County buildings confirmed what some county employees have known for years: Facilities are cramped and others are falling into disrepair.
A preliminary study by architectural firm Baxter Bailey & Associates concluded that three of Dinwiddie County's government buildings should be decommissioned. It also said that the 17 county departments needed to grow by a total of 25,720 square feet, or by about 62 percent.
Heightened levels of mold at the Health Department forced the department's six employees to relocate to trailers more than a year ago.
The Band-Aid solution ushered in the question of just how many county-owned buildings had become victims of deferred maintenance.
In September, the Board of Supervisors voted to allow Baxter Bailey & Associates to conduct a $64,000 review of county government buildings to see if other facilities were also close to falling by the wayside.
The report concluded that the Social Services building, the abandoned jail and the vacant Health Department building should all be decommissioned.
The Social Services building was ranked the worst of its kind in the state.
Ray Spicer, director of Social Services, said that the building had occupied 15th place on the state study about seven years ago. But continual wear and tear on the 33-year-old facility eventually placed it at the top of the list.
"The Social Services building is found to be in poor to sub-standard condition with serious problems, which include water infiltration, building sickness and end of life cycle for mechanical/electrical support systems," the study reads.
The department was first on the architect's list of departments most in need of space. The department requested to grow by 35 percent, or by about 2,800 square feet.
Daily, the 30 Social Services employees struggle to find enough space to accommodate the needs of those who seek their services.
"Our staff has grown, technology has changed ... our business model in social services has changed. We're crammed," Spicer said.
Almost every room of the Social Services building is used for multiple purposes.
The director's office doubles as a conference room and is occasionally used as an interview room for clients who have undergone trauma.
"We don't really have an interview room. There is no real space for them to decompress," Spicer said.
Another room down the hall also functions as an interview room, but the electrical equipment inside the room causes it to remain uncomfortably hot and crowded.
"Things that are standard for a social service office here, we obviously don't have that," Spicer said, naming off a laundry list of amenities, including a staff lounge, conference room, single-sex restrooms and a trauma room.
A back room in one corner of the building is both a mail room and storage room. The corridors of the buildings have become storage space for files, building equipment and even strollers.
A lack of space for storage equipment can eventually put the department in danger of violating social service codes for storage.
"We don't have adequate storage space. It can be a challenge getting physical records and getting them into lockable storage space," Spicer said.
The Social Services Department asked to be relocated to trailers last year, but the move wasn't possible because the trailers couldn't support the weight of the storage units.
The building issues continue to the outside of the building, where cracks run along the walls, and a sagging roof has caused water infiltration and mold problems. Employees have encased their aging windows in plastic wrap to protect themselves from the weather.
"They do a good job of patching, patching, patching. I think they are reaching a point where the patches are starting to fail," Spicer said.
The main hope is that a new building would give the department enough space to facilitate greater collaboration between departments, Spicer added.
"You show respect to your customers by the accommodations you offer. In my mind, this building has outlived its welcome mat, so to speak. Just outside of the physical things, there is only so much you can do to a building like this to make it inviting," Spicer said.
The Social Services building is the only one of three buildings recommended to be decommissioned that is still occupied.
For Health Department employees, patching was no longer an option by March 2012. The Health Department building was built in 1951.
"It is plagued with water infiltration, which has been problematic for years. All of the mechanical/electrical systems are obsolete. The building is not habitable," the study reads.
The old jail that sits next to the police office became obsolete with the construction of Riverside Regional Jail in Prince George County. Even though the architects determined that the structure had some merits, its reinforced concrete design made it not viable for any other use than a jail.
"Presently it continues to be minimally maintained, but as a vacant building it is a financial drain on the county," the architects said in the report.
Both the Sherriff's Office and the Public Safety building were deemed to be in relatively good shape, but equipment and personnel for both departments were suffering, J. Baxter Bailey told supervisors.
During his presentation, Bailey showed a picture of the county's emergency radio system equipment pressed against walls, and file cabinets barely leaving walkways.
"Overall, it is a good building. I do believe the building holds use for you in the end. ... It is not an ideal place for an emergency communication center. It would be better for a less demanding tenant," Bailey said.
In the space assessment, Fire and EMS department heads said that the department needed to grow by 156 percent, or about 4,000 square feet.
The county could pay in the future if it kept departments like Fire and EMS, which has expensive equipment, in cramped spaces.
In the registrar's office, for example, federally-funded voting machines are suffering from lack of space, Bailey said.
The story is similar for information technology equipment. Currently, the IT department partially operates out of trailers.
Like many other county buildings, the Sheriff's Office was found out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Even the Pamplin Administration building, one of the more modern buildings, does not have grab-bars in restroom facilities or appropriately-sized entrances.
When the issue of county building conditions first gained momentum, some turned to the vacant Historic Southside High School Education Center as a possible place for government offices.
The 41-acre education center most recently served as Dinwiddie Middle School, but was closed last year due to a $4.2 million shortfall in the school's budget.
Besides some issues with the annex buildings, the architects described the site as a gem. The main building was renovated in 1996.
"That is a very fine asset to the county," Bailey said.
But they nixed the idea of re-purposing the building for government offices due to its location and its previous educational use. Moving forward, it could perhaps be used continuing education or adult-education, Bailey said.
"If it becomes used as an office space, you would eliminate the possibility of it ever coming back as an educational facility," Bailey said.
All of the architect's observations led to the unveiling of drawings of a new government complex that is estimated to cost $11.5 million.
Where the social services and health building once stood, the main site would house the majority of county departments, according to the proposal. Next to the Courthouse would be a new, $2.8-million public safety building.
The Pamplin Administration building, public safety building and the Sheriff's Office were all recommended to be kept and re-purposed.
Plans to finance the project are still preliminary, but the Board of Supervisors' directive to county staff is to finance the project without raising taxes.
"While some may argue that renovation, replacement and new construction may be warranted sooner, I believe we have to make these investments when, and only when, Dinwiddie County can afford to do so without further burdening taxpayers," Chairman Dr. Mark E. Moore said in The Progress-Index in a letter to the editor.
County Administrator Kevin Massengill has found some room to finance the project in 2018 to 2019, the so-called "magic year," where about $2.3 million comes off county debt.
Supervisors plan to discuss the architect's proposal at their August work session.
The entire facilities study can be found on the county's website at www.dinwiddieva.us.
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RAF Typhoons launch for the first time with the Meteor Air-to-Air missile.
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amenorrhea āmĕn˝ərē´a, əmĕn˝– [key], cessation of menstruation . Primary amenorrhea is a delay in or a failure to start menstruation secondary amenorrhea is an unexpected stop to the menstrual cycle. It is caused by dysfunctioning of the pituitary gland, ovaries, uterus, and hypothalamus, by surgical removal of the ovaries or uterus, by medication, or by emotional trauma. The result is an inadequate amount of body fat, calories, and protein to sustain menstruation. Female athletes have a higher than average rate of menstrual dysfunction, particularly amenorrhea, but the long-term effects of the exercise-related disorders are not known. It is also common among anorexics. The lack of estrogen, however, may contribute to the development of osteoporosis. Hormonal deficiencies over prolonged periods of time, particularly in combination with poor diets, may cause luteal phase deficiency and hypoestrogenic amenorrhea, which may last a long time. Methods of treatment include oral contraceptives or estrogen-progestin therapy.
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Bring-your-own-SIM operator Ultra Mobile unveiled a new affordable calling plan that also packs unlimited international messaging to 194 countries. Available for $19 per month, this plan comes with 250 voice minutes with $1.25 toward international calling, as well as 50MB of mobile data.
Additional minutes, if you need 'em, cost 2 cents each, while more data is sold in 50, 250 and 500 MB bundles for $2.50, $5 and $10, respectively.
Ultra Mobile, for those who don't know, is a MVNO relying on T-Mobile's network. It was launched in October with three different plans — available for $29, $39 and $49 — targeting the 40 million-strong immigrant community. In that sense, it competes with the likes of Ting, Jolt Mobile, FreedomPop, Ready SIM, Solavei and Simple Mobile.
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Hardly bigger than a pillow mint, Tegla Loroupe finally settled into a plush couch lined with overstuffed cushions that all but gobbled up her indefatigable body. Just an hour after her 10-hour flight arrived Tuesday afternoon, the fresh-pressed Loroupe had been roaming the hotel suite of the New York City Marathon organizers, popping grapes and chatting with whomever she saw.
She was mocking jet lag. With her typical hummingbird energy, she was displaying the kind of kinetic reserve that has sustained her through personal hardships and a career of draining ordeals, including what happened at the Sydney Olympics.
A month ago, just hours before the start of the women's Olympic marathon, she awoke at 2 a.m. inside her room at the Olympic Village. Jarred out of her sleep by a wave of nausea that hit her 82-pound frame, Loroupe was horrified.
''I think it was food poisoning because I was healthy before that,'' Loroupe said. ''I came to stay one night in the village. Before that, I was staying outside. I ate in the village, the dining hall, just normal food. It was pasta with tomato sauce, and there was some fruit, but I don't know what it was that made me sick. I was throwing up.''
By daybreak, Loroupe was dehydrated, weak and exhausted. The 27-year-old, who was expected to bring a gold medal back to Kenya, could barely move.Continue reading the main story
And yet, she found a way to pick up her belongings, walk out the door and position herself among the starters for the marathon. She pushed forward, drew on her determination and finished a remarkable 13th in 2 hours 29 minutes 45 seconds.
''She did what is in her heart,'' said Anne Roberts, a confidante of Loroupe's and the New York City Marathon's elite-athlete coordinator. ''She did what she always does; she ran.''
She ran twice, in fact. Only three days later, Loroupe competed in the preliminary round of the 10,000 meters, finishing second in her heat. In a very fast final, Loroupe finished fifth. In the end, she did not win a medal, but she did further the legend of her unbreakable will.
On Sunday, the legend could grow a little larger. Despite her difficult Olympics, Loroupe will return to compete in the New York City Marathon, the race that unveiled her talent in 1994. That was when everyone came to know the runner who rose up in a country that resisted a woman's independent spirit. Her success in the New York City Marathon -- which includes a second victory in 1995 -- validated her drive to every critic in Kenya, including her father.
Three years ago, Loroupe was standing next to him while he tended to the livestock on the family's farm in Kapsoit, Kenya. Many times, he had poured water on Loroupe's aspirations, saying sports were only for boys, but now he had changed.
''He said he was sorry that he was close to destroying my career,'' Loroupe said. ''I told him I was lucky that I had a strong mind, and I didn't listen to him.''
That stubborn streak may be one reason for her entrance into the New York City Marathon. Not everyone believes it's wise for her to run so soon after her daring double-event effort at the Olympics.
''My father was a little worried if I had recovered,'' Loroupe said. ''I'm fine. I told him that I wouldn't push it if I couldn't run.''
In a way, she can't help but nudge the envelope. It's her nature. In the 1996 New York City Marathon, she barged ahead of the field only to peter out at the end. A year later, she faded after a futile breakway attempt. Although she shrugs off the notion of pressure, there is a suspicion that she does feel the burden of expectation.
''I don't want to put myself under pressure,'' Loroupe said. ''If you put yourself under a lot of pressure, you will lose. You cannot win all the time.''
But five years and many miles ago, it was easier. Back than, she had the advantage of being a mystery contestant of sorts. Now, she cannot exit a New York airport without attracting attention.
''They remember me,'' Loroupe said with a smile. ''When I was in passport control, the man told me, 'I have to watch for you on Sunday.' ''
In Kenya, they'll be watching, too, especially the young girls who often circle Loroupe when she goes back home to teach Sunday school classes. In her own way, she has given them something to aspire to.
''Right now, we have a lot of women running, more than before,'' Loroupe said. ''For me, I had to fight the federation. Still now, I have to and I don't why. But at least now there are chances for other women. It makes me proud. That is very positive. I'm happy about that.''
She is rarely negative about anything. The struggles she has had don't show in her face or register in her mood. Two days after her disappointment in Sydney, she was back to herself again.
''I was lucky that it was something I could get cured, and it was not an injury like other athletes have,'' Loroupe said. ''The only damage was that I couldn't get what I wanted.''
She still went for it, though. She couldn't bear to sit still, buried in pity and wonder, what if? In her drained state, she still had energy to tap. At times, Loroupe's supply of spirit seems endless.
''When you stay alone in your room before any race, you become idle,'' Loroupe said. ''I don't like that. People tell me to try and rest. I like to go outside, walk around, talk to people. I cannot be still.''Continue reading the main story


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Date: Jun 30, 2011
Press Release Number: 39-2011
Awards Supported 3,500 Jobs and Nearly $200 Million in Wages
The Port Authority today announced that contracts awarded to minority-owned, women-owned and small businesses represented 22 percent of all contract awards in 2010. The 22 percent participation rate achieved by M/WBEs was above the annual agency goal of 17 percent. These contract awards represented an increase of more than 30 percent over the previous year's awards, while supporting thousands of jobs and nearly $200 million in wages.
Contracts awarded to minority/women-owned and small businesses in 2010 totaled nearly $470 million, second only to the record year in 2008 of $575 million. Total contracts awarded in 2010 are made up of awards from three sources: Port Authority direct contracts and subcontracts; WTC redevelopment projects; and aviation tenant work. Notably, World Trade Center projects generated $258 million in awards for M/WBE firms. Construction contract awards represented 80 percent of all M/WBE awards.
Port Authority Chairman David Samson said, "This significant increase in contracts awarded by the Port Authority to minority-owned, women-owned and small businesses has had a positive impact where it truly counts, by supporting jobs and generating economic growth in partnership with local businesses."
Port Authority Executive Director Chris Ward said, "The Port Authority's focus on this important issue has been an agency priority for more than a quarter of a century. This agency has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to minority-owned, women-owned and small businesses, and the success of our initiatives is clearly demonstrated by the positive results we see today."
Highlights for 2010 include:
CONTACT: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is self-sufficient and does not receive tax dollars from either state, operates many of the busiest and most important transportation links in the region. They include John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Stewart International and Teterboro airports; AirTrain JFK and AirTrain Newark; the George Washington Bridge and Bus Station; the Lincoln and Holland tunnels; the three bridges between Staten Island and New Jersey; the PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) rapid-transit system; Port Newark; the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal; the Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island; the Brooklyn Piers/Red Hook Container Terminal; the Port Authority-Port Jersey Marine Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan. The agency also owns the 16-acre World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.


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Okay, so now that we (hopefully) have the basics of setting down, how do we deal with specifics? Especially if you are creating a new place? My current story takes place in a small, mostly rural town in a real area but with fabricated streets and shops. As I write I've found it's hard to keep names straight--street names, especially. (Also, I tend to keep naming streets after trees, with various versions of "street" -- ave, lane, boulevard -- stuck on the end. What's with that?)
Therefore, I've been considering a map. A visual reference of my tree-streets and houses and school and shops. I'm a visual person, so at first this makes total sense to me. However, the major flaw: I'd get too into it.
After what I'm positive would end up being hours of diagramming and naming, I'd be so excited about my creation I'd feel the need to dedicate paragraphs of my novel to directions and description. Directions and description that would probably be unnecessary to anyone but me, not make it to the final round of revisions, and then be an incredible waste of time.
My question is, is it worth the time wasted to have a clearer view of my setting? Or is a hazy mental image and snappier writing the better option?


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"Green" Replacement for Industrial Applications of Polar Organic Solvents
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Polar organic solvents are commonly used in cleaning, reactions, and processing in many industries. Today these solvents are known to be volatile, hazardous to health, toxic in the environment, and flammable, with no comparable alternatives. These toxic attributes make polar organic solvents very hard to work with, and the harmful effects of these volatile compounds require that expensive procedures, equipment and environmental, health, and safety controls be in place at all times to ensure employee safety. These compounds are used as gels, solutions, films, membranes, compositions, and other materials containing polymerized and/or non-polymerized room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs). The market for green alternatives is increasing, and simple environmental changes such as switching to green solvents may become a large part of this global change, revolutionizing the processes of industries dependent on these compounds.Description
A research team at the University of Colorado led by Douglas Gin has developed new RTILs that are "green" replacements for polar organic solvents. This new green solvent is non-volatile, has a high thermal range of operation, and can be mixed with water in specified ratios to control the properties of the preferred solvent solution. These three advantages set this compound apart from traditional solvents, and translate into both environmental improvements and cost savings. The properties of RTILs make them useful in catalysis, gas separation and as antistatic agents. The antistatic property is important because it prevents problems such as attracting dirt or dust, causing materials to repel or stick to each other, or creating a spark through static electricity that could cause a fire or explosion.
This solvent is not only environmentally friendly to use, it is also environmentally friendly to produce. It can be used alone, or it can be added to water to yield varying solvent characteristics to control thermal properties and reactivity. (Thus, this solvent could improve some industrial reactions, but reduce the efficiency of others.) There is a distinct cost advantage in being able to use this compound with water; the mixture could yield a cheaper greener polar solvent with valuable thermal properties.
The main advantage however, is the non-volatility of this solvent. Current polar organic solvents are hard to work with because of their volatile and toxic nature. Expensive environmental, health, and safety controls, procedures, and equipment must be in place at all times to work with such volatile compounds. This alternative eliminates the need for stringent controls and equipment, and makes the work environment safer for employees. The lower volatility can lead to more energy intensive separation of the solvent; however, this is something that should be considered when moving to this alternative.
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Some poems about families include "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes, "Human Family" by Maya Angelou and "A Cradle Song" by William Blake. These and other poems by authors such as Dickinson, Merrin and Wordsworth communicate the various dynamics--good and bad--of family life.
"Mother to Son" is a short poem, and an interesting point is that Hughes--a man--wrote the poem from a mother's perspective. The poem's words create imagery of a struggle to climb metaphorical stairs, evidenced in lines such as, "I'se still climbin', And life for me ain't been no crystal stair."
Angelou's "Human Family" refers to the entirety of the human population as one family. She notes its diversity in appearance and behavior; however, despite the disparity, the narrator ends with, "We are more alike, my friends,than we are unalike."
Blake's "A Cradle Song" begins with the narrator's musings and admiration for his infant child's look of peace, happiness and innocence. He ends the poem by making a connection to the smile of the infant and the heavenly smile of God and all things holy.
Emily Dickinson writes eloquently about her love for both her sister and sister-in-law in "One Sister Have I in our House," revealing that families aren't always only related by blood ties. Jeredith Merrin details the difficulties that occur when a family's ties and relationships are disrupted by divorce in "Family Reunion." There are even poems about role reversal, such as William Wordsworth's poem "My Heart Leaps Up," which is about a child becoming the "father of the Man" as he ages into and through adulthood.


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Monday, January 25, 2010
Sweet Nothings ... SHF #61
Don't get me wrong, I love every minute of it. No matter my complaining. That's just me. I love whining; if nothing else, the weather it is. In this case, it's these response papers we have to turn in. The first week's readings were challenging, but stellar, so writing what I thought of it, wasn't a big deal. Being my luck, it had run its course by week two. Since the Tuesday of last week, I feel like a headless chicken that was first drugged and then injected with caffeine. (Shudders thinking about taste).
Now, this week's reading was interesting, but I am beginning to think the guy who wrote it, had unscrewed his head, and then put it on backwards. I mean, nothing else, can explain how someone could make intuitive processes of how we communicate into mumbo-jumbo-meets-abracadabra-and-falls-into-toilet. That doesn't make sense, does it? Exactly, my point.
Thankfully, the last few weeks weren't all about me-wanting-to-scratch-my-corneas-out. Eats got an award for being "kreative" (Thanks Swathi! That's awfully sweet of you!) AM made the most delicious, little egg tartlets following my dearest friend May's recipe, to cheer me up; I suspect he feared for his corneas too. And THM learnt to say Sawwwy (Sorry), Fla-wee (flower), Taw-wee (towel) and Kyawee (she likes to call herself kyari, short for Kyara). Weeee! It wasn't such a lousy week after all.
The award needs me to list seven things people don't know about me. In random order, here they are:
1. Coffee makes me bounce off walls. If you are one of those silent types, who likes to talk in monosyllables, don't let me near you when I have had a cup. Seriously.
2. I never say no to a good shoe. Even though I go on and on about Louboutins and Blahniks.
3. I (sometimes) skip brushing my teeth at night. (Sorry, mom!)
4. I like Valentine's Day, even though I pffft at it every, single year. (Hint, hint AM).
5. I love surprises. If they come packaged in little turquoise boxes, even better. (Art of giving hints 101)
6. I think I want to skydive, someday.
7. I can eat seven (big) cups of chocolate mousse -- in one sitting.
I am passing on the award to seven of my favorite bloggers ...
Manasi of kisss-the-cook
Ann of splitpearsonality
Priya of priyaeasyntastyrecipes
SE of denufood
Vinaya of foodtravelbooksandmore
Kate/Kajal of aapplemint
Sonia of 7spice
Here are the rules for the award peeps!
1. Thank the person giving the award.
2. Copy the award to your blog.
3. Place a link to their blog.
4. Name 7 things people don't know about you.
5. Nominate 7 bloggers
6. Place a link to those bloggers
7. Leave a comment letting those bloggers know about the award.
♣ A tartlet a Day ...
We tasted these over New Year's at our friend's May and Carl. Apparently these sweet nothings are quite a favorite among Chinese, and feature regularly on Dim-sum restaurant menus. May learnt this wonderfully, simple recipe from her Taiwanese friend, and usually reserves it for special or festive days. On the day she made these, and by the time we reached for dinner, Carl had polished off 20, and their son Wesley about seven. Yep, they are that good! These are going to a merrier world for SHF # 61 as my comforting dessert.
May's Egg Tarts
For the crust you need:
14 tbsp unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1/2 C sugar
1 large egg (at room temperature)
3 C All purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
4 tbsp milk
For the custard you need:
14 fl oz milk
1 C sugar
6 eggs(at room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Pre-heat the oven to 375F. (You have an oven thermometer, don't you? Shouldn't be baking without it. Trust me).
Start creaming the softened butter in a mixer. After a minute or so add the sugar. Beat until the sugar is fully incorporated. Then, add the egg and keep beating. Once incorporated, add the flour and keep beating. When the flour is lumpy, pour in the milk. After a little beating, the dough should come together. Wrap it in parchment paper and set aside for about 20 minutes.
For making the custard, combine all the ingredients and mix well with a whisk. I would whisk the eggs first, just so there are no lumps. I think using a vanilla bean instead of extract might give an interesting texture.
After the dough is rested, make small balls and roll them to cover the tartlet pan/shell you have. Carefully drape the dough so it hugs the inside of the pan/shell. Break off any excess.
Use a aluminum baking sheet to arrange the shells and then pour in the custard filling leaving some room at the top for the custard to expand. 1/8 to 1/4 inch from the top is about right. Remember, air bubbles are bad for custard integrity. Pour slowly and in a steady stream to avoid trapping air. You may tap the shells to release any air, but do it at your own risk. I say, a collapsed custard tastes the same as a perfect one!
Bake 25-30 minutes in the oven at 375F. Keep an eye on them from the 20 minute mark. If the custard is puffing up too much, open the oven door a little to stop the cooking. When you see small pin holes on the custard top and the crust looks done it is time to take them out. Sorry, you will have to wait for them to cool down completely before they are ready to come out of the pan/shell.
This recipe will make about 48 two inch tartlets. Trust me, you will need that many if you like eating good stuff! I would recommend using shallow shells/pan, but they can be hard to find.
53 comments:
- Rujuta said...
Hi... Congratulations on your award... u really deserve it...
And those tarts are amazing and so deliciously yummy to look at..
All the best for your course though :))
- January 26, 2010 at 12:15 AM
- Vinaya said...
oh myy sheetal!!!thats the sweetest thing ever :):) This is my first ever blog award so as the 'awardee', you get a special place in the blog's heart..hehe!!!Love the tarts and the pic..you are one heck of a talented girl..keep it up!Thanks again!!
- January 26, 2010 at 1:28 AM
- Priya said...
Hi Sheetal, thanks for sharing ur award with me dear, am really honoured, tartlets looks incredible and i love it..
- January 26, 2010 at 1:48 AM
- Rachana Kothari said...
Thanks for dropping by Sheetal and for your sweet comment :) It's nice knowing a little more about you... These Tartlets look iresistible and I love it:)
- January 26, 2010 at 3:37 AM
- notyet100 said...
this is wht i need to make me feel good,..hppy republic day...:-)
- January 26, 2010 at 3:57 AM
- sayantani said...
Congrats on the award. as usual nice read and nice recipe. tarts look so cute and yummy.
- January 26, 2010 at 4:45 AM
- Sonia said...
Awww...congrates on award and many thanks for passing me by! :) Now you've forced me to come back on my blog and write something.:D
Nice to know about you gal! And OMG! your tart looks soooooo good. You're just amazing. :)
Thanks again!
- January 26, 2010 at 5:46 AM
- SE said...
hey...reading your post i am afraid of whats in store for me...when i start my classes this week !!! should be better i guess !!! Thanks for sharing the award, I am honored !! Cute little tartlets though !
Btw...shepu/dill is a flavorful way of having calcium, so your mom and mil had a reason to feed you with it !!!
- January 26, 2010 at 7:51 AM
- kitchen queen said...
congrats on ur award and the tarts look lovely and yum.Thank u Sheetal for visiting my blog and dropping a comment.You r welcome any time to visit my blog.You too have a wonderful blog.
- January 26, 2010 at 8:04 AM
- Jagruti said...
Congrats on your award..tarts looks mouthwatering and yummy..:))liked all your post..first time here..
Joy Of Cooking
- January 26, 2010 at 4:37 PM
- Nostalgia said...
Congratulations on your award and thanks for sharing the recipe..Nice blog.
- January 26, 2010 at 7:43 PM
- indosungod said...
Whining is good to relieve stress. Interspersing graduate studies with sugary goodies is how you survive it.
- January 26, 2010 at 9:14 PM
- ruchikacooks said...
Congrats on the award. Tarts look yum, good for the stress you know ;)
Girl, dont work too hard.
- January 26, 2010 at 10:17 PM
- Kate said...
Good luck for your course. These tarts look delicious!
Thanks for entering Sugar High Friday :-)
- January 27, 2010 at 6:39 AM
- Preety said...
tartlet looks amzing
- January 27, 2010 at 11:28 AM
- Deepa G Joshi said...
wow,such cute tartlets..they look awesome..hahaha loved reading things about you..too good...congrats on your award.
- January 27, 2010 at 12:04 PM
- Radhika said...
Congrats on your award, the tartlet looks delicious!
- January 27, 2010 at 4:53 PM
- Swathi said...
Congratulations and delicious yummy tartlets,
- January 27, 2010 at 6:28 PM
- s said...
congrats on ur award!..and my those egg tartlets looks like a must-try...
- January 28, 2010 at 4:07 AM
- Kate/Kajal said...
Hey Sheetal , congrats to you and thanks so much for the sweet honour :))
- January 28, 2010 at 5:04 AM
- A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine said...
Hey there...visiting here for the first time..from the comments I felt youmade some tarts..as couldnt see the page clearly..pic is not available..shall check back later..
- January 28, 2010 at 9:38 AM
- Spice said...
Congrats for the award......all the best for your study(I spent so much time thinking about going back to study that I gave up...ha...) tart look amazing, I'm sure must be very tasted...
- January 29, 2010 at 10:13 AM
- Koki said...
gal you stole my heart with the tartlets
- January 29, 2010 at 7:37 PM
- Malar Gandhi said...
Tarts look absolutely delicious to me...
- January 30, 2010 at 7:32 PM
- ruchikacooks said...
Hello hello, sorry for not showing up for sometime, was stuck with stuff..Hows life and school and kiddo?
We make something similar with the plantain flower like you said, dry subzi like a stir fry..and still I like to eat it with rasam :D
- February 3, 2010 at 9:04 AM
- Rujuta said...
Dear Sheetal,
I have an award to share with you......Do collect it from my blog...... Heartiest Congratulations dear and Happy Blogging........
- February 4, 2010 at 12:23 PM
- vivari said...
thanks for visiting my blog
you write very well
- February 4, 2010 at 3:27 PM
- Lavanya said...
Lol at three morsel eater- my mom and grandmom had similar names for me as a kid..:)
And that tart looks amaazing. I need. some. now.
- February 4, 2010 at 9:28 PM
- Sonia said...
Sheetal, where are you gal?
- February 7, 2010 at 12:58 AM
- Ramya Manja said...
Bumped in here for the first time,must admit u have an awesome space here,cool,interesting and unique recipes with a nice a intro...
I found this post particularly unique n delicious..
Great clicks..
Keep rocking...
- February 8, 2010 at 9:55 PM
- shahana said...
LOoks really yumm!!! nice click too!!!
- February 10, 2010 at 9:21 PM
- Gulmohar said...
That looks wonderful..Great recipe..Congrats on your award !!
- February 11, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Congrats on your award!I am sorry about the hard time with your response papers.My dad had a brain tumor surgery years back.All is well now.But, he brags(kids) now that he got a brain massage and at least he knows he has a brain for sure.I was reminded of that:)
Same pinch on the hints that I leave about valentine's day.I pretend I don't care about it and I do.
- February 11, 2010 at 1:16 PM
- Preety said...
Happy valentines Day
- February 14, 2010 at 11:54 AM
- Padhu said...
Tarts look gorgeous ! New to your space .You have a wonderful space.
Do drop by
- February 17, 2010 at 12:42 AM
I have two awards for you,Sheetal.
- February 17, 2010 at 9:06 AM
- Arti said...
Congrats and the tartlets look really delicious! ymmm!!.
- February 24, 2010 at 9:12 AM
- ruchikacooks said...
Sheets, Hope you have finished your project/paper/report, the eyes are back in place and you have had the needful 8 hours done..
I know you are busy so just wanted to update you..I am hosting an event in my blog called home remedies..Simple ones you know and turn to..Would you like to share some tips?
- March 2, 2010 at 10:54 PM
- BDSN said...
Nice presentation!!!
First time stopping here
Do drop by my blog..
- March 6, 2010 at 8:11 AM
- ruchikacooks said...
Yeah..people have to change a lot..
- March 6, 2010 at 8:56 PM
- s said...
as usual ur post has me in splits..
loved ur guest post too..
- April 26, 2010 at 12:38 AM
- Kalai said...
Hey there,
I came from Deepa's blog reading your guest post! I fell in love with your blog, as I browsed through your older posts! I loved your write-up and your recipes! I felt the posts were, fun, interesting and filled with warm memories and thoughts!
And I see that you haven't posted anything for quite sometime! I would love to read..and waiting for your next post!
- April 27, 2010 at 12:29 PM
- Jay said...
Hy Sheetal,
congrats on your well deserved awards..wishing you many more success in blogging.
First time here. wonderful collection of fab recipes you have. Will be visiting here often. do drop in at my blog sometime.
- May 3, 2010 at 3:11 PM
- Usha said...
Hi Sheetal, haven't been here in a long time. Congrats on your award !
Lovely post and very inviting tarts!
- May 5, 2010 at 9:42 AM
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- June 8, 2010 at 4:57 AM
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Tarts looks amazing...looks yummy too!
- June 23, 2010 at 4:44 AM
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- June 23, 2010 at 9:34 AM
- Rene Lynch said...
I love these. I never thought about trying to make them myself. I will try this and report back! Thanks for posting.
- October 31, 2010 at 7:16 PM
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- December 15, 2010 at 4:48 AM
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Three unions in the Federal College of Education, Obudu, –Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education (SSUCOEN) and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) – have given a 48-hour ultimatum to the Cross River State Government to reopen the institution.
The college was shut down on April 12 by the State Internal Revenue Service for non-remittance of PAYE-Withholding Tax deductions from staff amounting to over N543.9 million from 2004 to 2009.
The action was said to be in response to an order by the State High Court, Obudu, presided over by Justice E.O. Abua.
The unions made their position known in a statement signed by Dr Peter Betiang, State Chairman COEASU; Okang Okang, State Chairman SSUCOEN and Godwin Inde of NASU.
They claimed that members of the unions pay their taxes promptly.
"If the college authority has not remitted taxes paid by staff, it is a matter between it and the tax board," they said.


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A 35-year-old man charged with manslaughter following an alleged road rage incident in Perth last month has now been charged with extra offences.
Mark Noormets, a 51-year-old father of four, was killed in the head-on crash at Byford on Perth's southeastern fringe on December 6.
Police said at the time they believed two other men in separate vehicles were involved in a dispute shortly before the crash on the South Western Highway.
A 35-year-old man was charged with manslaughter and on Friday was further charged with unlawful acts with intent to harm, reckless driving and driving under the influence of drugs.
He will reappear in the Perth Magistrates Court on January 10.
Police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly the driver of a white courier truck who was travelling north on the South Western Highway around the time of the crash.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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It takes a celtic village…
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Our volunteers are an invaluable resource for CelticFest. Volunteering is an exciting way to see our events from a different point of view, and our volunteers are deeply integrated into the festival.
The volunteer schedules are flexible, and the experience is rewarding.
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Volunteers are needed in the performer hospitality suite, beverage trailers, CHS tent, gate management, set-up and take-down, dance workshop, performer check-in, etc . Shifts are assigned on a first-come/first-choice basis, so if you want a shift that puts you up close and personal with CelticFest's exciting performers (and even more exciting staff), sign up now!
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Whitney Beall Sentenced for Live-Streaming Her Drunken Ride Home on Periscope
News| | By Margo Gothelf
A Florida woman has been sentenced after live-streaming a video of herself drunk driving last fall.
24-year-old Whitney Beall pleaded no contest after being caught driving while intoxicated. Prosecutors made sure the punishment was harsher than normal due to the absurdity of the crime.
"I'm driving home drunk — let's see if I get a DUI," she drunkenly said into her phone's camera while driving. "Driving drunk is not cool."
Beall was surprised by how many people were watching her live stream.
"Oh my God, I didn't realize I'd get this many people," she said. "I am super drunk in the USA and the light is red."
A concerned viewer who tuned into Beall's live stream called 911, alerting the police about her activity. Lakeland police were able to find her after logging on to Periscope and finding her location. Beall was then given a field sobriety test which she failed. She also refused to take a breath test.
Beall received the common punishment for a first time DUI offense, which includes a six-month license suspension, 10 days of vehicle impoundment, and 12 months' probation. On top of the typical punishment, Beall received 150 hours of community service and 10 day of weekend work, citing "she flaunted her endangering the community," NBC News shared.
Beall's arrest is part of the growing trend of searching social media for criminal activity.
"Criminals do sometimes give us clues as to what their criminal activity and behavior is," Chief Bernadette DiPino of the Sarasota Police Department told Today. "They do post things on social media, which helps us."


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The Long Primary
Figures released by Pennsylvania's Department of State on Monday night showed that Democrats have topped 4 million registered voters, the first time either party in the state has crossed that threshold. Democrats have added 161,000 to their rolls, a gain of about 4 percent; Republican registration has dipped about 1 percent, to 3.2 million.If the long primary campaign is motivating more people to register as Democrats, that's a huge advantage for November. The act of registering causes you to identify with the party you registered with, and once that's happened you're almost certain to vote for that party in the general election too. If Democrats have boosted their rolls by 2-4% nationwide, that's a massive headstart for the presidential election.
That is consistent with the pattern since the beginning of the year: Democratic turnout in primaries and caucuses has topped Republican turnout, often by huge differences.


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Technically, a foreign entity is prohibited from making contributions to political campaigns. This is a difficult rule to enforce, and when it occurs nobody knows quite what to do. This situation is additionally affected by the lax campaign finance laws in the country. Lawmakers and right-wing lobbyists have conspired to dismantle laws placing limits on contributions made to political campaigns. This has led to ultra-wealthy individuals having a say in the political process, and it is possible some are not American citizens.
The political gridlock and legal loopholes in government prevent knowing the exact amount of foreign money used in 2016. What is known is the Russians were not the only foreign donors. Donations of $1.3 million came from Chinese nationals through American Pacific International Capital. Super PAC donations were made by a shell corporation for a wealthy Mexican entrepreneur. Fifteen cases of illegal campaign spending by foreigners were being investigated when 2017 began.
Read more on gazetteday.com
The cause was the case of Citizens United v. the U.S. Federal Election Commission in 2010. The Supreme Court's decision was dangerous because it classified political donations in the category of speech. Now the constitution protects unlimited political donations from advocacy groups, labor unions, and corporations. Political donors expect their investments to provide a return. When these donations are not limited, politicians can be bribed. Making it past the primary without major financial backing has become an impossibility.
Democrats have proposed numerous measures to stop unlimited political spending. They are backing End Citizens United, a political action committee founded to counter the influence of corporate and foreign funds. Their website states their donations support the champions of campaign-finance reform. With an average contribution of only $12, the $4 million collected in 2017 was impressive. Currently, fighting against the mega-rich donors means outspending them. This is the reason institutional change has become critical. It is not possible to stop the foreign donors from having an influence in the elections, but it is possible to prevent them from achieving success.
Today's democracy has become more fragile than it has ever been in the past. This is because of the money influencing politics. Once politicians attempt to rig the system, their example being emulated by outsiders should not come as a surprise. End Citizens United is trying to place a limit on the amount of funding allowed in United States elections. They are a nonprofit organization, and were founded because of the aftermath resulting from the controversial decision made by the Supreme Court in 2010. End Citizens United does not believe political candidates should receive unlimited donations. For this reason, they are fighting for the Democrats and campaign finance reform. They are bringing the attention of the public to the corruption and dark money now present in politics to restore the democracy's integrity.
For more information about End Citizens United, just click http://chronicleweek.com/2017/10/randy-bryce-is-the-perfect-fit-for-end-citizens-united/
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In Summary
Life circumstances and other personal factors such as long-term unemployment, living in an abusive or uncaring relationship, isolation, loneliness and work stress if left unchecked are more likely to cause depression.
Had someone told you to drink dandelion tea or salad, few months ago, you would have laughed it off as a joke but not anymore. This year, the healthy eating population went all in experimenting with things that were previously only deemed wild and not suitable for consumption. With the smoothies and juices fads taking root, anything that could be incorporated for that purpose had its day. Below we compile those healthy foods that dominated.
Locally known as ekitefferi, the fruit has many healing properties as a high-antioxidant food due to its vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorous and even some iron that it contains. These vitamins and minerals are why soursop benefits include potentially helping reduce eye disease, treat infections and potentially even fight cancer, among others.
You could not consider yourself a healthy foodie without consuming turmeric in juice, milk or smoothie. It was hyped as a wonder food with the ability to reduce inflammation, heal wounds, improve skin health, protect cognitive abilities, and ease menstrual difficulties. Turmeric also helps eliminate depression, alleviate pain, slow the aging process, protect the digestive tract, and prevent cancer.
Formerly popular as a vegetable and salad ingredient, zucchini was reclaimed for juices and smoothies. It contains good amounts of magnesium potassium that helps reduce blood pressure. It also contains moderate levels of folate that breaks down amino acids like homocysteine that cause heart attacks and strokes.
With its insulin like properties, which are beneficial for the treatment of diabetes and the reduction of sugar levels in the blood, okra was a big hit.
This was one heavy duty plant. It was eaten as a salad, blended for juice and prepared as a soup. It is believed to relieve pain to improve heart health and even fighting cancer.
Unsurprisingly, avocado went head to head with new fancy foods but held its own.
Not that it was that new but it became even more popular due to the red smoothie craze.
Previously regarded as a backyard weed, dandelion has amazing nutrient qualities and health promoting properties. All the parts of the plant can be used in various ways though the roots and leaves.
The herb can be taken as a tea, a smoothie, a juice or salad. Its benefits include controlling cancer, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, along with helping prevent osteoporosis
This herb's claim to fame is its ability to lower cholesterol levels and arthritis pain, help in weight loss, detoxify the body, reduce high blood pressure, and promote overall health.


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Adobe Asked Google To Censor Techdirt's Story On How Adobe's DRM Got Cracked
from the oh-really-now? dept
And apparently Adobe/MarkMonitor would like it to disappear from the web. With copyright. Here's the actual DMCA notice filed by MarkMonitor on behalf of Adobe:
So, yes, any "censorship" that came out of this would likely have been accidental, but just because censorship is accidental, it doesn't mean that it's inconsequential. The fact that companies that hire MarkMonitor have been rushing around demanding more automated takedown systems, and ridiculous notions like "notice and staydown" that would have created even more harm should be a warning as to why those ideas are a dangerous path.
Oh, and coincidentally, just as this was happening, MarkMonitor had a PR person reach out to see if an exec could speak to me on an unrelated (and uninteresting) story. I've asked them for a comment on their use of copyright to try to censor one of our stories instead. If I hear back, I'll add an update here... Update: And... here's the response from MarkMonitor:
We would like to assure you that MarkMonitor in no way condones censorship, nor does it intentionally take any action that would result in same. Our actions focus on enforcing brand infringements on behalf of our clients and acting in their best interests. In this case, the site in question came into our result set erroneously but the process we have with the search engines ensured that it was not taken down and is still live now.I like how they claim that it's MarkMonitor's process that stopped the site from being blocked, rather than Google staffers looking over MarkMonitor's bogus takedown notice and saying "nah."


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Senior EU official: "We should liquidate some institutions" to cut down on "mushrooming" costs
EUobserver reports that a "very senior Commission official" has told reporters of his frustration that so many in Brussels are oblivious to the incongruence of the increasing cost and expansion of the EU institutions amid austerity everywhere else in Europe. "People will look at us and say: 'How is it that they are immune, they keep growing when we are having to cut back?'" said the official, who refused to be named. "The number one issue should be to stop the mushrooming of the institutions [...] There is a tendency to think every time there is a new problem, the EU can solve it with a new institution".
In 2011, the administrative costs for all EU institutions will climb 4.4 percent, amounting to €8.3 billion out of the bloc's budget. In addition, the cost of the European Schools - the nursery, primary and secondary schools providing high-quality free education to the children of EU civil servants - will grow a full 12.5 percent, with the total amounting to €174 million. "We should liquidate some institutions", the official said, pointing to the European Parliament's two seats in Brussels and Strasbourg. "We should also shut down the Economic and Social Committee and Committee of the Regions", he added.
EEAS may cost extra €55m to set up
The Sunday Telegraph reported that, despite assurances that the EU's External Action Service (EEAS) would be "budget neutral", requiring no extra cost to EU taxpayers, the EU's former chief accountant, Marta Andreasen, has estimated that it is likely to cost at least an extra €55 million to set up. The article noted that the EEAS has requested an extra €9.5 million for staff salaries so far, while the final bill remains unclear.
The EEAS will control a total budget of around €7 billion and comprise of around 7,000 staff based around the world.
Meanwhile, in her column in the Mail, Melanie Phillips argues: "The EEAS will be taking foreign policy decisions that may well run entirely counter to the policies and interests of member states -- but which, frighteningly, Britain and other EU countries will be forbidden to oppose. In order for all 27 member states to agree on a united foreign policy, they will inevitably be forced to coalesce around the lowest common denominator".
Writing in the Irish Sunday Independent, author Eamon Delaney argued that, "Taxpayers will also be alarmed about having to pay for a further layer of European bureaucracy, given all the money that is already spent on the Brussels gravy train, with its endless revelations about the expenses of MEPs and EU officialdom."
Mail: Phillips Sunday Independent: Delaney Sunday Telegraph IHT Irish Times OE blog
New EU securities body raises concerns over powers of intervention
The FT reports that asset managers, along with other financial companies, have raised concerns over how the new European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will affect national watchdogs, and intervene directly with the companies it oversees. The article cites Open Europe's debate, held last week in conjunction with Policy Exchange, on the EU's proposals for financial supervision and regulation, and quotes European Commission official Salvatore Gnoni's and MEP Kay Swinburne's contributions to the discussion.
Compromise deal close on AIFM Directive
Euractiv reports that MEPs and member states are nearing a deal on the EU's AIFM Directive. The article notes that both sides are warming to the idea of letting hedge funds decide whether they want to get an "EU passport" to operate throughout the EU 27 or apply to countries' regulators privately, which in some cases may require less stringent requirements than the proposed EU-wide licence. The compromise could move a vote on the AIFMD to September, putting the EU back on schedule to have the regime in place by January 2011.
Civil liberties groups warn against the European Investigation Order
An article in Saturday's Express looked at the consequences of the introduction of the European Investigation Order (EIO), under which police officers from any EU country would be able to demand information such as DNA, phone records or bank account data from police officers of another Member State on anyone they suspect of a criminal offence.
Open Europe's Stephen Booth was quoted in the article saying: "This would not only pose a major threat to civil liberties in the UK but also irreversibly change the shape of our criminal justice system. The coalition's claims to be serious about civil liberties are meaningless unless they defend individuals' freedoms and rights from unwelcome EU laws, as well as those in the UK". The Home Office now has until 28 July to decide whether to opt in to the EIO or not.
Stress tests to make it an anxious week for EU's banks
The Independent on Sunday noted that analysts are still concerned about the rigour of the EU's bank stress tests, the results of which are due to be published after markets close this Friday. Antonio García Pascual, an economist at Barclays Capital, was quoted saying, "They should tell the markets what mechanisms they have used. There is no clarity on the treatment of sovereign debt risk or, for example, a bank's liquidity". The Guardian suggests that Spanish, Greek and German banks and financial institutions may have to raise another €78.6 billion (£65 billion) to appease regulators.
In the Telegraph, Ambrose Evans-Pritchard writes, "Perhaps the stress tests for Europe's banks will clear the air and unblock the credit system. But such tests worked in the US only because that was a banking crisis. Few questioned whether the US Treasury could stand behind the system, or whether the US would hold together as a political entity. In Europe, sovereign states are themselves the risk, and a dysfunctional EMU is the Achilles heel".
BBC: Peston blog Telegraph: Evans-Pritchard Independent on Sunday Mail on Sunday WSJ: Stelzer Guardian La Tribune EurActiv
Germany will not go it alone on financial transactions tax
The FT reports that Roland Koch, Minister-President of Hesse, has said that Germany will not introduce a tax on financial transactions in the absence of a previous international agreement. In his opinion, "a financial transaction tax is absolutely impossible for Germany alone". Mr. Koch also acknowledged that Germany's unilateral ban on short-selling was "not helpful", but said that Germany would not take any further unilateral action to impose a levy on financial transactions.
The Sunday Express reported on allegations of fraud at the EU police training college in the UK, involving fraudulent expenses claims, official cars being used for private travel, personal bills paid, homes equipped with furniture bought by the taxpayer and "uncontrolled" personal use of mobile phones. The allegations relate to occurrences in 2007 and 2008, and are highlighted in a recent report from Olaf, the EU's anti-fraud body.
UK to pay back €223m of EU agricultural subsidies
Dutch paper Elsevier reports that the UK will have to pay back to the EU a total €223 million of agricultural subsidies due to technical errors in the government's "land parcel identification system" used to calculate farm sizes. Reuters quotes the British junior agriculture minister Jim Paice saying that "the [European] Commission has now drawn a line under the legacy of the long-running and expensive saga of implementing the Single Payment Scheme in 2005", adding that "today's announcement will have no impact on the services we deliver, as the sums have already been accounted, but we recognise that more needs to be done to improve the administration of the scheme".
Reuters Elsevier Raiffeisen Euractiv
Eurostat to extend investigations over Greek public finances
A new report issued by the IMF last week pointed out that Greece "is making progress to put the public finances on a sustainable path". The IMF has to give its final approval in order for the next instalment of the EU/IMF €110 billion joint aid package to be unblocked in the autumn.
Het Financieele Dagblad reports that Eurostat has decided to postpone the disclosure of the true picture of Greek public finances by at least six months.
FD Handelsblatt FTD IMF Report (pdf)
EUobserver reports that EU and IMF negotiators abandoned talks over the weekend with Hungary's government over its plans to rein in its budget deficit, bluntly saying Prime Minister Victor Orban's strategy was inadequate, and criticising the proposed financial levy, describing it as "high" and likely to "adversely affect lending and growth". The breakdown in talks means that Hungary cannot access the remaining funds of the €25.1 billion loan package secured in late 2008.
AFP Nouvel Obs Telegraph FT Bloomberg EUobserver FAZ Handelsblatt Presse WSJ
Die Welt: Merkel did not do enough to "keep key players on board"
The IHT notes that the abrupt resignation of Hamburg Mayor Ole von Beust (CDU) yesterday dealt another blow to Chancellor Angela Merkel's government. A leader in German daily Die Welt argues: "It might not be entirely accurate to blame the Chancellor for all these losses but you have to ask if she did enough to keep her key players on board - and the answer is: no, she did not".
Moody's credit rating agency has downgraded Irish's government bond ratings from Aa1 to Aa2 due to "the Irish government's gradual but significant loss of financial strength, as reflected by its deteriorating debt affordability".
Irish Times Le Figaro FT BBC Focus El Mundo Expansion Svenska Dagbladet
The Sunday Times reported that Moldovans with an ethnic Romanian background have been allowed to apply for EU passports, allowing them free movement within the EU and the right to work in any member state. A senior Brussels diplomat was quoted saying that "enlargement is progressing through the back door as we're already receiving enormous numbers of new citizens due to the citizenship policies of some member states".
El Mundo reports that France and Germany have proposed that the EU extend to all member states the set of rules outlined in their agreement on cross-border marriage.
The Sunday Telegraph reported that David Cameron tried to block the election of Bill Cash - a leading eurosceptic - as chairman of the European Scrutiny Committee in a bid to quash rebellion on Europe. Mr. Cash was, however, elected unopposed last Wednesday.
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