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Steering Your Kids To Safer Driving
As a parent, it can feel like your child is alone when they're first experiencing road use in a car. At this time, they are most likely to have accidents. They will feel confident in their ability. But, in reality, they are very inexperienced. This can make it very stressful as a parent. And, will make it into a great challenge for you to trust them on the road. But, it doesn't have to be this way. At the same time, you don't have to smother them with attention. Instead, you just need the right balance. To help you out, this post will be going through some things you can do to give yourself peace of mind when your kid is on the road.
If you children pay for their lessons themselves, they will probably struggle to afford enough to be safe. Most driving tests are only designed to make sure that the road is used safely. They fail to test you in a wide range of different circumstances; all of which are still important to safe road use. But, you can do more than just take the mandatory test. Most countries have further driving qualifications, like PassPlus, to help drivers who are new to the road. Investing in this sort of training for your child will give you confidence that they have the most extensive tuition. And, it will help them to be safer on the road.
A lot of the time, it's impossible to make sure that your child is safe on the road; because, a lot of their safety is determined by the car they drive. By buying a car for your child, though, you can limit this greatly. With your money being spent, you have the flexibility to sway your kid's choices. And, ultimately, will be the deciding factor as to whether or not a car is bought. But, of course, you might not want your kid to have a new car. Instead, you might want to have that pleasure yourself. The odds are that you trust the safety of your car. So, provided that it's appropriate for a new driver; you just have to ask whether or not can you refinance your car loan in someone else name. In most places; this will be fine. And, you will be able to hand over your car to your offspring.
There's a delicate balance between helping your child and going too far. You don't want your child to feel as though you're in full control of this for them. Instead, they have to feel in charge. But, this won't help your confidence. So, as a way to monitor your child's driving; you just need some special insurance. A lot of companies have started offering packages for young people who track their driving to make sure it's safe. A lot of these companies will give parents access to their website. So, you will be able to see exactly how safe your kid's driving is.
Hopefully, this will give you a good idea as to what you can do in order to make the road safer for your kid. Of course, you can't control other drivers. But, mortality rates on roads are very low. And, accidents don't happen as much as you'd think. So, once you have all of these boxes ticked; you're onto a winner.


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Chris Solinsky broke San Diegan Meb Keflezighi's American record for 10,000 meters Saturday night at the Payton Jordan Invitational at Stanford University, clocking 26 minutes,59.60 seconds. Keflezighi's 9-year-old record of 27:13.98 also was set at Palo Alto.
Solinsky, 25, is a 2007 University of Wisconsin graduate who took 12th last year in the 5,000 at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin. His race Saturday was his debut in the track 10,000 — 6.2 miles.
Nike's Galen Rupp took fourth in 27:10.74, which also beat the old American record.
In 2002, as a high school senior, Solinsky won the Foot Locker National Cross Country Championship at San Diego's Morley Field.
Rafael Nadal withstood a serious test from Ernests Gulbis before finally wearing down his 40th-ranked opponent to pull out a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win in the semifinals of the Rome Masters. It was the first time in nine matches on clay this year that Nadal dropped a set.
Nadal will be aiming for his fifth Rome title in six years when he meets David Ferrer in today's title match. His fellow Spaniard beat a sluggish Fernando Verdasco 7-5, 6-3 to advance to the first Masters Series final of his career.
•Justine Henin beat Shahar Peer 6-3, 6-2 at the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, advancing to her third final in five tournaments since coming out of retirement in January. Henin will play in today's final against Samantha Stosur, who defeated qualifier Anna Lapushchenkova 7-5, 6-3.
•Iveta Benesova won her second WTA Tour title, beating teenager Simona Halep 6-4, 6-2 in the Grand Prix SAR final in Fez, Morocco.
Santonio Holmes' account to New York Jets coach Rex Ryan of a flight incident in which he was accused by an airline of not turning off his iPod corroborates an Allegheny County police statement. Ryan said Saturday that Holmes told him he turned off the iPod when asked Thursday night, but fell asleep with the ear buds still in. The flight attendant came by later and said he never turned off the iPod, but Holmes insisted he did. Authorities at Pittsburgh International Airport filed a report after the flight attendant claimed Holmes failed to follow regulations as the plane was landing. Holmes was not arrested or charged, and the Allegheny County police said in a statement that he complied when he was asked to remove the iPod.
Marco Huck retained his WBO cruiserweight title in Oldenburg, Germany, when he forced American challenger Brian Minto to quit before the 10th round. Minto's corner called for an end to the fight after the American had gone down in the previous round under a barrage of blows. Minto was fighting his first cruiserweight bout after a career at heavyweight, and went down in the third and the fifth rounds, too.
Huck (29-1, 22 KOs) dominated the fight against the 35-year-old challenger, who absorbed a lot of punishment from the hard-hitting German. Huck has won 10 straight since losing the IBF title to Steve Cunningham on Dec. 29, 2007.
Minto (34-4) has lost two straight, including a fourth-round stoppage against Chris Arreola last December.
•Juan Manuel Marquez has agreed to a lightweight rematch with Juan Diaz on July 31 in Las Vegas, securing a sequel to one of 2009's best fights.
USA Swimming leaders adopted four proposals designed to protect young athletes from sexual abuse, part of an effort that has come under increased scrutiny after a recent flurry of media reports and lawsuits.
At its regularly scheduled board meeting, members voted to authorize the startup of a hot line and counseling service and to create staff positions to focus on athlete protection. The board also voted to create an athlete protection committee with experts from both inside and outside the sport, as well as publish a list of coaches who have been banned for life by USA Swimming.
Medaglia d'Amour edged Cat By The Tale by 1 1/4 lengths in the $100,000 Wilshire Handicap at Hollywood Park. Ridden by Alonso Quinonez, Medaglia d'Amour took the lead with about an eighth of a mile to go.
Medaglia d'Amour increased her career earnings to $116,200, with three wins in four starts for owner Kristina Cecil, wife of trainer Ben Cecil. Tyler Baze rode three winners on the card and leads the jockeys' standings.
•Dynaslew led all the way, beating Scolara by 3 1/4 lengths in the $100,000 Beaugay Stakes at Belmont Park in New York.
Motocross star Andrew McFarlane died from serious head injuries Sunday after crashing during a practice lap at an Australian national championship meeting in Victoria State.
The 33-year-old McFarlane, once the second-ranked rider in the world, was flung from his bike at the State Motorcycle Sports Complex at Broadford during the third round of the MX National Motocross championships.
Maicon Santos scored on a header off a corner kick in the 76th minute to give visiting Chivas USA a 1-1 tie with Chicago. Chicago (2-2-2) opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. Patrick Nyarko crossed it into the middle, and Baggio Husidic beat goalkeeper Zach Thornton.
Chivas USA (2-3-1) almost tied it in the 68th minute when Sacha Kljestan sent a perfect free kick toward goal, but goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra made the save.
•Juan Pablo Angel had a goal and an assist and the New York Red Bulls (5-1-0) improved on their best start in franchise history by beating D.C. United 2-0 at RFK Stadium.
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Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and state-owned Russian oil company Rosneft have announced the selection of Vostochniy Offshore Structures Construction Yard in order to test the feasibility and safety of the drilling platform they plan to use in the shallow waters of the Kara Sea. According to recent comments from Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, the project has begun ahead of schedule and drilling is expected to commence in 2014-15. [1]
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The two companies unveiled an offshore exploration partnership in April this year. [2] , Russia has the world's second largest oil reserves, after Saudi Arabia, and is the world's largest producer of oil and gas. Oil companies offer technological prowess and the ability to make long-term investments. The deal, which was endorsed by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, demonstrates the country's eagerness to collaborate with them in a bid to develop its vast energy reserves in the Kara Sea and the Black Sea.
According to a study by the US Geological Survey in 2008, the Arctic may hold up to 90 billion barrels of oil, around 13% of the world's total undiscovered reserves. Further, environmental factors could contribute to the decline in the level of ice in the Arctic, and recent climate models have predicted that the Arctic could be completely ice free by 2037. [3] This, along with rising oil prices, access to better technology, and the depletion of accessible reserves, presents a great opportunity for oil companies.
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In order for Exxon Mobil to make progress in its Arctic Sea projects, it must invest heavily in research, testing and construction of drilling platforms. The joint venture between the company and Rosneft estimates investments of up to $500 billion over the next several decades. [4] This would mean substantial capital expenditures going forward. We currently project upstream investment (measured as capital expenditures) to decline as a percentage of gross profits, primarily due to rising oil prices. Oil prices, however, depend on a multitude of factors, and there is no certainty in which direction prices may swing going forward.
For example, there is a possibility that oil companies will successfully gain access to undiscovered reserves such as those in the Arctic, which would lead to a large increase in supply. Demand growth, on the other hand, may slow down as the economic slowdown impacts emerging economies, and countries and corporations fulfill a greater part of their power requirements through alternative energy sources. This would result in a slower increase in oil prices, which would in turn lead to slower growth in gross profits and revenues, and larger capital expenditures as a percentage of gross profits.
We currently have a price estimate of $98 for ExxonMobil, which is almost 10% above the market price.
Understand How a Company's Products Impact its Stock Price at TrefisNotes:
- Exxon sees Kara Sea exploration drilling in 2014-15, Reuters, September 2012 [↩]
- Rosneft and ExxonMobil Announce Progress in Strategic Cooperation Agreement, ExxonMobil Corporation, April 2012 [↩]
- The melting north, The Economist, June 2012 [↩]
- Exxon, Rosneft unveil $500 billion offshore venture, Reuters, April 2012 [↩]


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I'm launching my second novel "Mirror Image" tomorrow — it's a psychological thriller/mystery/suspense (you can grab your copy here). And, to celebrate, I thought it would be interesting to share "the story behind the story" about how that novel got birthed.
It was a long, difficult, painful, messy birth — I share it all on my fiction blog.
It's a story about almost getting the gold to losing it all to having everything finally come together.
20 years later.
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Title: Long-term follow-up data from 126 patients with recurrent high grade glioma from three Phase 1 trials of Toca 511 and Toca FC: Update and justification for a Phase 2/3 trial
Title: TOCA 511 & 5-FC: Anti-tumor activity, immune memory and prolonged survival even at low infection levels
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Don't tell Carol Gayman that former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is out of the race for the Republican nomination.
Though Huckabee withdrew in March and endorsed John McCain, Gayman cast her ballot for him anyway on Tuesday.
"I like what Huckabee stands for," said Gayman, a Richland Township voter who works at Grandview Hospital. "I don't like any of the candidates that are the main choices of everybody."
Here's her take on the rest of the field:
Hillary Clinton: "I don't think our country is ready for a woman president," Gayman said. "I don't want our country run on emotions and a woman can't help but run on emotions."
Barack Obama: He's a Muslim, said Gayman, repeating a false rumor that has spread across the Internet. "It's just a scary thing," she said.
--Reporting by Riley Yates
"I don't want our country run on emotions," says Carol.
Putting aside the hilariously anachronistic sexism of that statement, I just have to ask, Is terror not an emotion? Have we not based our foreign policy on that emotion for the past 7 years?


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Why Montreux attracts so many people is understandable because this little district of 20,000 people is full of surprises. Montreux offers to their visitors a breathtaking view on the lake and on the mountains. Each year, the Montreux Jazz festival welcomes famous musicians and generates the venue of thousands of people. Moreover, Montreux is a wine-producing region and owns many historical sites such as the Chillon castle. Charming, with traditions and history, this is what defines perfectly this region full of character. Montreux is not only a great destination but also a revealing place where visitors can enjoy their stay.
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Upon entering The Eden Palace au Lac you will feel welcome in a great atmosphere and environment. All the staff take great pleasure in making your stay unforgettable. With tradition and exceptional panoramas they offer: 100 rooms comprising of 90 Double Rooms, 9 Junior Suites and 1 Suite. All rooms with a bathroom and mini bar. The hotel offers FREE internet access throught the TV, a high speed Internet connection for your PC and Pay TV with a selection of 50 movies per month. All lakeside rooms have air conditioning, with either balcony or terrace overlooking the Lake and the Alps. The majority of city side rooms have a balcony with view over Montreux and its surrounding mountains.
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Six graduate students studying the childhood home of a notorious serial killer get to spend some quality time with their murderous subject when he escapes from custody and returns to the place where his reign of terror began. James Bennett (Silas Weir Mitchell) claimed numerous lives before being locked away in a maximum security mental hospital, and when he senses an opportunity for escape, he takes it. Meanwhile, a group of college students working on their thesis papers arrive at James' childhood home in hopes of discovering just what could have turned a normal young boy into such a ruthless killer. As the killer makes his way home, Dr. Green (Gail O'Grady) leads the FBI and U.S. Marshals on a frantic race to track Bennett down, and stop him from claiming any more lives.
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I love getting to meet all of my parents before school starts, but I'm not going to lie, I get SO nervous talking in front of adults. Put me in front of kids all day long, but adults...no thank you! We have just the parents attend our Meet the Teacher night, because the students meet us during our school-wide Ice Cream Social night. This gives us time to talk to the parents about rules/procedures, without the kids getting antsy sitting through a meeting. I think being prepared, organized, and having things to keep parent busy until the meeting starts, helps make the night go smoother.
When parents walk into my room for Open House (Kindergarten does it before school starts), they find their child's seat and daily folder. In the picture below, you'll see my classroom handbook, hand print labels, and a money/notes label. These are all included in my editable Beginning of the Year bundle. My parents have commented on how much they love the money/notes pouch. They never have to worry about money or notes getting lost anymore. It is a bit pricey to buy a set of pencil pouches for an entire class each year, but I think it is well worth it!!
Depending on the time, they can start to look through the folder and fill out forms. I color code the forms that need to be returned to school. Doing this makes it much easier to sort the forms.
Once all the parents arrive, I go through a PowerPoint that shows our schedule, rules, attendance/dismissal procedures, etc. Having this PowerPoint helps me remember what I want to say and keeps me from rambling and getting scatter brained. :)
Another part of my open house, is to have parents sign up for their parent-teacher conference during my open house. I do this so that the parents have plenty of time to take off work. I have 3 dates for them to choose from & put all of them on one clipboard. I then have small reminder notes that they can fill out and take with them. We have students bring their own snack, but many of you have parents donate snack, so I created a snack sign-up form as well that I would put next to my conference sign-up.
I have bundled everything I do to help me get ready for my Open House night and the beginning of the year in my Beginning of the Year Bundle. It is editable, so you can edit the forms and powerpoint to meet your classroom's needs. Good luck this year!!!


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The petrochemical industry in the Gulf region grew at 3.7 per cent in 2016 reaching 150 million tonnes of capacity, according to an annual study by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), outpacing the global average growth of 2.2 per cent.
The figures emerged from 'Arabian Gulf Industry Year in Review' part of GPCA's recently released annual report.
The study highlights that the industry's growth is largely due to new capacity added in Saudi Arabia, the region's largest petrochemical producer with 99.1 million tonnes of capacity, representing a 66 per cent share of regional capacity.
While the report highlights a fall from the Gulf chemical industry's growth rate of 5 per cent in 2015, due in part to feedstock supply constraint and global economic uncertainty, 'transformational' new, highly complex projects in the region, such as the $20 billion Sadara Chemical joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Dow, and Kemya Elastomer Plant, an affiliate of Sabic and ExxonMobil Chemicals, point to a positive medium term outlook for growth.
The drop from 2015 figures can also be attributed to new capacity additions coming from specialty chemicals, which tend to be lower in volume but higher in value compared to commodity petrochemicals.
In addition, the report notes that GCC chemicals capacity utilization is more than 90 per cent over the past five years, twelve percentage points above the 78 per cent global industry's utilisation average in 2016.
Dr Abdulwahab Al Sadoun, secretary general, GPCA, said: "The regional industry continues to grow healthily by integrating new technologies, building better strategic partnerships and navigating smartly around global economic uncertainties."
"The region continues to make significant investments in greenfield plant operations as well as brownfield efficiency gains as GCC producers explore new and often unconventional sources of feedstock to drive chemical output," he said.
"Apart from advancing investment and innovation in the industry, the multibillion dollar project announcements, new technologies and capacity addition have contributed to a surge in job opportunities," he added.
"The results of the 2016 report are a testament to the agility and resilience of this region's industry," Al Sadoun concluded.
The performance of the industry continues to depend on factors linked to feedstock and energy prices, along with labour productivity, capital intensity, links with the customers, knowledge of markets and uncertainty around the world, it said.
In 2016, projects worth $13 billion were announced in the region, coming online between 2020 and 2024 and adding eight million tonnes production capacity.
The projects contribute to as many as new 4,000 jobs. Beyond the GCC, chemical production in North America expanded by 1.1 per cent in 2016, lower than in 2015.
In addition, chemical production in Western Europe demonstrated a modest growth in 2016 of 1 per cent, much lower than in the previous period. Growth decline in Europe was the highest among other parts of the world despite the fact that European chemical sites, as in the previous year, benefited from low oil prices compared with US competitors whose production is based on gas, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service


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I actually thought a long time about writing this post, because that's something I wanted to keep private: my relationships and family.
I've been single for almost 5 years now and it didn't end in a good way. I felt betrayed and lied to. It's been difficult from the beginning, he was nine years older than me and lives in England. We met in France when I was doing my language stay. When I left to go home, he had something with a 16-year-old, so half his age.
After that I got really careful with men and I guess I still am. Sometimes I ask myself why, but I'm not after just one thing and after fun, I want the real thing, which leads to marriage and kids afterwards. I tend to meet guys when I'm traveling, so they live in another country, which is not always easy, or they just see me as a really good friend, well thank you.
My way of being careful started before 2012. The year before I just met jerks and especially one oft hem, who was after that one thing and that's not me.
At high school I had a big crush on that one guy, he had a girlfriend at the time. Only when he wasn't there anymore and didn't have her anymore, his interest started, well I changed though.
So, as you see, it's complicated. I would even say that I have high standards and a picture of THE guy and it's just not realistic. I was also never really into dating and I'm not good at flirting.
Well, there are lots of great things about being single though:
You have the freedom when it comes to traveling, life decisions, your lifestyle etc. There are two sides though, having someone to join you on your travels would also be nice.
You can save a lot of time and you can use the time for yourself, go after the things you like. Dating or having a boyfriend just to have someone?! No, I want real feelings involved. I see a lot of people my age getting married or being pregnant, doesn't mean I have to as well.
It helps you to be more focused and active. You have more time for your friends and family.
I'd rather be single than in a bad relationship.
So looking at it now, I'm happy with the decisions I have made. Yes, sometimes I still have moments, where I want someone next to me, but I always wanted to work after university and travel as well and I still have time for the other things.
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Skyrim: 5 Things It's Missing
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Skyrim: 5 Things It's Missing
As gamer's we feel it's our duty to point them out so that similar mistakes aren't made in the future. This is beginner's stuff it honestly is; Bethesda must be kicking themselves.
You might think The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the most complete console RPG ever created, but here are 5, crushingly obvious leftovers that totally ruin the experience. We don't think we'll ever get over it… it's just too upsetting.
Here's a run down of the top 5 things that, clearly, should have been included in Skyrim…
5. Toilets
Oh, so we're expected to believe we have to sleep whenever we can, but we can't ever take a shit? Ever? Where are all the toilets in Skyrim? You'd at least think players would occasionally come across a farmer doing his business, but no; no one in Skyrim ever needs a poo. Even the woods are off limits because they're full of bears, but none of them, and I mean none of them, are ever shitting there. That answers one question.
4. Dinosaurs
There are mammoths and sabertooth tigers, so why not dinosaurs? And before you say that dragons are like dinosaurs, let us be the first to inform you that dinosaurs and dragons became extinct at totally different times. Having dinosaurs roam the plains alongside mammoths, as they did in the past, would have been so much more realistic than having dragons. You can't tell us you wouldn't want to see a Chungkingosaurus Jiangbeiensis stomping around Skyrim, stealing all the toilets?
3. Cars
'An olde world fantasy RPG, with cars? Are you mental? Our answer is 'why not?' Cars are the perfect means of transport across huge open spaces and Skyrim has loads of these. Walking around on-foot or on horseback takes flipping ages and it's really boring, hasn't Bethesda ever played Baja: Edge Of Control? It's amazing. ATVs would have made it much easier to chase dragons around. Think about it; you know we're right.
2. Yoda
Yoda, in Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, is as wise as he is old and as green as he is strong with the Force and as mode of speech as he is backwards in. Skyrim might be filled to bursting with colourful characters but none of them are Yoda; what were they thinking? Magic in Skyrim is basically the Force, and Yoda has already appeared in Soul Calibur IV, and they made it work in that game. This would have made Skyrim at 5.8% better; 95.8% better if Bethesda had also included toilets for us to loot troll turds from.
1. Dr Who
Dr Who is a Time Lord which means he can travel through time all he wants. He also has access to the Tardis which allows him to travel through time and space (at the same time), so the fact that he doesn't appear anywhere throughout Skyrim is a glaring omission. There's heavy shit going down and a complete dearth of Timelords. Bethesda could have tied it into the BBC Christmas special.
Bethesda really should have thought twice about releasing such an obviously lacking game and they should hang their heads in shame. If you'd like to read more of our thoughts on Bethesda's excellent new game here's a look at some of Skyrim's glitches, part one and part two and here's a look at Skyrim's five most fantastic locations.
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Africa Expert Lloyd Pierson Named to Oversee U.S. Foreign Aid to Continent
Africa Expert Lloyd Pierson Named to Oversee U.S. Foreign Aid to Continent
Africa Expert Named to Oversee U.S. Foreign Aid to Continent
Lloyd Pierson discusses development at Senate confirmation hearing
By Jim Fisher-Thompson
Washington File Staff Writer
Washington -- President Bush has chosen Lloyd Pierson, a development expert who has lived, worked and raised a family in Africa, to be the top U.S. government official in charge of overseeing more than a billion dollars in annual aid to the continent.
At his September 22 confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Pierson told presiding Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lamar Alexander (Republican of Tennessee) what he intends to do if confirmed as U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) assistant administrator for Africa: "I pledge that I will do everything in my power to assure that our assistance to Africa is as effective as possible in addressing the region's most pressing economic, social and environmental problems."
He added, "I will place a high priority on HIV/AIDS, democracy and governance, economic growth and trade, conservation, education, and addressing conflict areas on an urgent basis."
Alexander welcomed Pierson's nomination, noting that the post was previously held by Constance Newman, the new assistant secretary of state for African affairs. "I'm pleased to see the president has nominated another highly qualified and dedicated individual to serve in this important position," Alexander said.
Pierson was most recently chief of staff to the director of the Peace Corps, an agency in which he also served as a director of volunteers in five African nations: Ghana, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. In that role, he supervised teaching programs as well as rural development and small enterprise projects for seven years.
Following his work abroad, Pierson became Africa director at the International Republican Institute (IRI), where he helped train and organize election monitors. In 1999 he led an IRI team consisting of Colin Powell (before President Bush named him secretary of state) and House Africa Subcommittee Chairman Ed Royce (Republican of California) to observe the Nigerian presidential election.
Royce introduced Pierson to his fellow lawmakers, saying: "For Lloyd, Africa is a labor of love. I have worked with him for several years ... and I have always appreciated his insights. I know that Lloyd understands the growing importance of Africa and that he has been making a difference. In 2003, he was responsible for reopening the Peace Corps missions in Botswana and Swaziland, which are dedicated entirely to combating HIV/AIDS, a key issue for USAID."
Pierson said he planned to work closely with Ambassador Randall Tobias, whom President Bush has named to be U.S. global AIDS coordinator, to implement the president's $15 billion initiative to fight AIDS in 15 countries, 12 of which are in sub-Saharan Africa.
Royce also remarked on Pierson's managerial abilities: "Throughout his career, Lloyd has been noted for his management skills and efficiency. These are valuable attributes, given the resource restraints we always face."
During his time at the Peace Corps, Pierson helped put the agency on a firm financial footing that convinced skeptics in Congress that foreign assistance and volunteer work could be a sound investment in both international development and good will.
He told the Senate committee that he planned to concentrate on several new management priorities at USAID. "First, I have a sincere appreciation that the monies supporting our foreign assistance programs are hard-earned taxpayer dollars," he said. "I will give very strong attention to how the money is being used and what the results are.
"Second, I strongly support efforts to harmonize our assistance with that of other donors whenever possible, to increase our overall impact. I also support efforts to further align our assistance programs with host-country priorities. The world is strewn with well-intentioned development projects that failed because they did not respond to recipient needs and were soon forgotten once the donor moved on."
Created: 23 Sep 2004 Updated: 23 Sep 2004
When this story was posted in December 2004, this was on the front page of PCOL:
Is Gaddi Leaving?
Rumors are swirling that Peace Corps Director Vasquez may be leaving the administration. We think Director Vasquez has been doing a good job and if he decides to stay to the end of the administration, he could possibly have the same sort of impact as a Loret Ruppe Miller. If Vasquez has decided to leave, then Bob Taft, Peter McPherson, Chris Shays, or Jody Olsen would be good candidates to run the agency. Latest: For the record, Peace Corps has no comment on the rumors.
December 4, 2004: This Week's Top Stories
Correction: PC to get 3.6% Budget increase 3 Dec
What if Chris Matthews interviewed Bob Dylan? 3 Dec
Bellamy addresses mine-free summit 2 Dec
Donna Shalala says Protect families from HIV 1 Dec
RPCV mentioned as candidate to head NAACP 1 Dec
Bill Moyers wins Environmental Citizen Award 1 Dec
RPCV is designer of Humane Trophies 1 Dec
RPCV Chris Matthews interviews RPCV Chris Shays 30 Nov
RPCV Bruce Anderson is town muckraker 30 Nov
Tony Hall calls for more pressure on Sudan 30 Nov
Peace Corps Census up for Second Straight Year 29 Nov
Peace Corps gets chance in Mexico: 28 Nov
more top stories...
The Birth of the Peace Corps
UMBC's Shriver Center and the Maryland Returned Volunteers hosted Scott Stossel, biographer of Sargent Shriver, who spoke on the Birth of the Peace Corps. This is the second annual Peace Corps History series - last year's speaker was Peace Corps Director Jack Vaughn.
Vote "Yes" on NPCA's bylaw changes
Take our new poll. NPCA members begin voting this week on bylaw changes to streamline NPCA's Board of Directors. NPCA Chair Ken Hill, the President's Forum and other RPCVs endorse the changes. Mail in your ballot or vote online (after Dec 1), then see on how RPCVs are voting.
Charges possible in 1976 PCV slaying
Congressman Norm Dicks has asked the U.S. attorney in Seattle to consider pursuing charges against Dennis Priven, the man accused of killing Peace Corps Volunteer Deborah Gardner on the South Pacific island of Tonga 28 years ago. Background on this story here and here.
Your vote makes a difference
Make a difference on November 2 - Vote. Then take our RPCV exit poll. See how RPCV's are voting and take a look at the RPCV voter demographic. Finally leave a message on why you voted for John Kerry or for George Bush. Previous poll results here.
Kerry reaches out to Returned Volunteers
The Kerry campaign wants the RPCV vote. Read our interview with Dave Magnani, Massachusetts State Senator and Founder of "RPCVs for Kerry," and his answers to our questions about Kerry's plan to triple the size of the Peace Corps, should the next PC Director be an RPCV, and Safety and Security issues. Then read the "RPCVs for Kerry" statement of support and statements by Dr. Robert Pastor, Ambassador Parker Borg, and Paul Oostburg Sanz made at the "RPCVs for Kerry" Press Conference.
RPCV Carl Pope says the key to winning this election is not swaying undecided voters, but persuading those already willing to vote for your candidate to actually go to the polls.
Take our poll and tell us what you are doing to support your candidate.
Finally read our wrap-up of the eight RPCVs in Senate and House races around the country and where the candidates are in their races.
Read the stories and leave your comments.


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McPherson High's volleyball team is ranked No. 3 in Class 4A Division I in this week's KVA poll.
The Bullpups are behind Rose Hill and Louisburg. Of course, they knocked off Rose Hill on Tuesday, handing the Rockets their first loss of the season and ending their 48-match winning streak.
Independence and Basehor-Linwood complete the Top 5. Abilene, Hays, Chanute, Ulysses and Eudora are the rest of the Top 10. MHS, Hays and Ulysses will be in the same sub-state in Ulysses, so two ranked teams won't make state.
Hesston is No. 4 in Class 3A, trailing Kingman, Silver Lake and Thomas More Prep. Inman, despite a recent slump, is No. 8 in Class 2A.


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So, I'm browsing the local Borders store the other day, and I come across the "staff recommendations" endcap. And what should I spy with my little eye? This book:
Wolf! Wolf! by John Rocco is the story of an old wolf who has been raising vegetables because he can't catch prey anymore. Only the weeds have overtaken his little garden, so one day he sets out to find a nice young meal of goat. When he finds a flock of goats at the top of a mountain, it's tended by a young boy. A boy fond of crying "Wolf!" Which he does to great effect, much to the exasperation of the townfolk.
The old wolf takes advantage of the situation by convincing the boy that nobody will listen to his pleas anymore, and threatens to wreak havoc unless the boy brings a goat to his house and ties it to his fence. The boy agrees, to the wolf's delight. Will the wolf eat the goat? Will the goat eat the garden?
This one has a delightful resolution, but more importantly, it has phenomenal artwork. Go on, have a gander:
John Rocco has put together a terrific website with lots of info about his art and his books, and, I might add, a terrific bio page for Wolf! Wolf! that includes photos of him dressed in Japanese clothing and the fact that he was the art director for the movie Shrek.


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Author Emily Jenkins
One of my favorite things to do with my children is something we call Storytime Breakfast on the Couch. That means early in the morning—sometimes before dawn—we bring bowls of fruit or plates of toast into the living room, cozy up, and read stacks and stacks of picture books. This practice was a regular feature of our mornings when the kids were small, and it continued, though not as frequently, through their later elementary years. No one is ever too old for a good picture book. One of my favorites to this day is Ruth Krauss's A Very Special House, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Krauss and Sendak also collaborated on many books that might be best termed poems, including Open House for Butterflies. Her book, The Carrot Seed, illustrated by Crockett Johnson, is a beloved classic with a more formal style.
Krauss was unique as a writer because she spent so much time listening to children. She replicated their speech and thoughts on the page, showing tremendous respect for their depth of feeling. In A Very Special House, there is a small refrain that my children and I grew to love: "A door knob, a dear knob, a dear little door knob; a dear knob, a door knob, a door little dear knob." After loving that phrase and repeating it with my children for over a decade, I used it as inspiration for my new book, A Greyhound, a Groundhog. The phrase took on a life of its own as I played with it, changed it, and expanded it, but the poem I wrote is completely indebted to Krauss's book and her genius. Go check out A Very Special House. The Sendak pictures aren't too bad, either.
Emily Jenkins is a classroom and kid favorite for her picture books and middle grade series, which include Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, Toys Go Home, and Toys Meet Snow, with illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky, and Upside-Down Magic, which is co-authored by Sarah Mlynowksi and Lauren Myracle. Find The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss and Emily Jenkins' A Greyhound, a Groundhog in stores January 3rd!


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A system designed to be this way
Actually, it is working fine, just as it was intended.
The parties disagree so fundamentally that there is near paralysis. Just like it was meant to be. The separation of powers means that no one player holds all the cards.
Like the European Union, the US system doesn't just happen to be slow in finding solutions. Both were designed to move at the speed of the most sluggish, most reluctant members.
Most political systems evolve with the very natural disagreements at the heart of democracy in mind. Although we have a coalition right now, the British system tends to produce clear-cut, winner-takes-all results. If a party loses just by a fraction, it won't have any hands on the levers of power and its ideas will be ignored. Some think that grossly unfair.
In much of continental Europe, various forms of proportional voting produce far muddier results. So the parties have to agree on a programme before they form a coalition to govern. That is when they make their bargains and sacrifices. Most of the arguments happen before they take power, behind closed doors, with small parties holding disproportionately large bargaining chips.
The United States is different.
The president can't do a lot without the agreement of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Elections to those bodies every two years means they will often be held by a different party to the White House.
The whole thing was designed to keep states together when they were extremely jealous of their own powers, more like separate countries, on a hesitant journey towards becoming a fully fledged nation state. Moreover, it was built to keep on board the slave states - the way Congress operates was designed to make it very difficult for the rest to outlaw their inhumanity.
So the American system relies on human goodwill - that men and women can and will work together in their country's interests.
If they can't, nothing will be done, no progress will be made, and that's fine and dandy.
So when Americans despair of Washington, of Congress, of their politicians, their constitution, they should remember they are despairing of their constitution, which so many venerate as if it were Holy Writ.
It is meant to be this messy. Whether it is fit for purpose in a modern world (where slavery has been abolished) is another question.
Whether or not America tumbles over the cliff on Monday night one thing is clear - the country's political system is broken. Or is it?


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I was just wondering if you could work at a hostel,like, lets say you were to clean up around the place, or wash the dishes, maybe do the laundry in turn for your bed and perhaps your food as well. I know it will definately differ from place to place hostel to hostel and owner to owner, but in the overall picture is this feasible?
And concerning luggage you are carrying on your trip: can you possibly leave it at the nearest Eurail train station by paying a small fee at the lockers there and then going out to explore for the day or what not! I don't know where I've seen it-maybe on a classic movie or who knows- but I saw some guy utilize those lockers in the train stations to leave his stuff there and walk away! I know my reference is from a movie( not really a strong case) but the lockers do exsist and ,well, they're there for being used, right? Any responses would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks yall! buscando


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ICGEB Trieste hosts Indian Consul General
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma, Indian Consul General in Milan, visits ICGEB Trieste - a great opportunity to also visit the Indian students at the Centre
On 12 April 2012, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma visited ICGEB Trieste and his fellow nationals welcomed the opportunity to elucidate their studies and training experience directly on the premises.
Mr. Verma was greeted by Mr. Decio Ripandelli, ICGEB Director of Administration and International Relations, who presented an overview of the Centre and its activities. This was followed by a tour of the labs and facilities in Trieste by Dr. Vittorio Venturi, Group Leader of the Bacteriology and Plant Bacteriology Lab.
The visit to the ICGEB provided a great opportunity both for the many Indian students currently undertaking their PhD or postdoc studies in Trieste to meet with Mr. Verma directly, as well as to enhance the exchange of information on Indian-Italian cooperation activities in international research and training afforded through the ICGEB in Trieste, as in its Components in Delhi and Cape Town.
For further information: ICGEB Administration and External Relations


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Competitive Balance Referendum Passes
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Competitive Balance Referendum Passes
411 in favor; 323 opposed
Membership Approves 14 Referendum Issues, Including Competitive Balance; One Issue Virtual Tie
90 Percent of Ballots Returned; Competitive Balance Plan Passes by 88 Votes and Will Be Implemented In 2016-17. One Issue is Virtual Tie and Will be Recounted Next Week
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools passed 14 proposed Constitution and Bylaw revisions, Commissioner Daniel B. Ross, Ph.D., announced Friday following ballot counting. One item, regarding a proposed Constitution revision that would make it mandatory for schools to return a ballot, is a virtual tie and will be recounted next week. The OHSAA's annual referendum voting period is from May 1-15, with approved items going into effect August 1 unless otherwise noted.
After a total of 820 ballots were mailed in late April, 737 were returned for a voter turnout of 90 percent. Only 83 member schools did not return a ballot.
Highlighting the referendum voting was approval of a Competitive Balance Plan that makes modifications on how schools are placed in tournament divisions in team sports. The plan, approved by the membership after three similar proposals were narrowly defeated between 2011 and 2013, passed 411 votes to 323 votes (56 percent to 44 percent, with three ballots abstaining). It will become effective during the 2016-17 school year.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors and Competitive Balance Committee, I want to thank the membership for having the confidence in this plan and voting to move forward with implementation," Ross said. "While passing the plan was a major step and truly exciting, our work is just beginning since the Competitive Balance Committee will continue to clarify any unanswered questions and our staff will put all the wheels in motion to finalize the electronic roster collection system.
"As we've said before, this plan is similar to last year's, but this version is the result of a compilation of input from our superintendents, principals, athletic administrators and coaches. I'm most proud that we were able to work together and come up with a solution that will create a better system than we currently have because it looks at how schools secure the enrollment of their students participating in interscholastic athletics."
In addition to the size of a school's enrollment, the Completive Balance Plan will have new modifying factors that will be applied to students on each roster on a sport-by-sport basis and are based on where the student's parents reside and/or the educational system history of the student. All schools will be subject to the factors of the formula, which will be applied to students in the sports of football, soccer and volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter and baseball and softball in the spring. Click here for a link to the details of the plan:
All fifteen 2014 proposals were placed up for referendum vote by the OHSAA Board of Directors. High school principals had between May 1 and 15 to cast their votes on 14 of the issues, and one issue was voted upon by 7th- and 8th-grade principals. A simple majority is all that is required for a proposed amendment to be adopted.
The complete final voting results are available on the OHSAA website (ohsaa.org), and the 2014-15 OHSAA Constitution and Bylaws will be posted on the site sometime in late June.
A Review of the 2014 OHSAA Referendum Issues
1.) Constitution 8-1-1, Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws
This clarifies that ballots for referendum voting are due to the OHSAA Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 15.
694 in favor; 33 opposed
2.) Constitution 8-1-9, Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws
This requires school principals to return the referendum ballot, whether voting or not, by the May 15 deadline or be subject to a fine as established by the Board of Directors.
Virtual Tie – Will Be Recounted May 20
3.) Bylaw 2, Classification and Organization and Tournaments – COMPETITIVE BALANCE
This amends Bylaw 2 by adding a new section 2 that will assign schools in team sports to a division based upon that school's Adjusted Enrollment Count, which will be determined by adding the Initial Enrollment Count (EMIS reported number of boys or girls) and the Additional Roster Count for a given sport. Further details are posted at OHSAA.org.
411 in favor; 323 opposed
4.) Bylaw 4-3-1, Enrollment and Attendance, Add Exception 8
This adds an exception that would cover any subsequent changes to the Ohio Revised Code which might affect a student's ability to participate in interscholastic athletics when he/she is not enrolled in and attending a member school.
677 in favor; 34 opposed
5.) Bylaw 4-3-5 and New Bylaw 4-3-6, Enrollment and Attendance — Graduate
This clarifies the procedures that the Commissioner's Office may utilize in considering whether a student educated in another country may continue to participate in interscholastic athletics in Ohio. New Bylaw 4-3-6 also provides concrete examples of a student whose program in another country would not be sufficient for graduation from an Ohio high school.
682 in favor; 44 opposed
6.) Bylaw 4-4-4 and Bylaw 4-4-7, Scholarship
The amendment to Bylaw 4-4-4 adds the word "immediately" before "preceding grading period" to provide consistency to the scholarship bylaw, indicating that grades from the grading period which precedes the participation are the ones which shall be considered. The amendment to Bylaw 4-4-7 simplifies the bylaw by indicating that summer school or other educational options cannot be used to restore eligibility for either high school or 7th-8th grade students who fail to meet the required standards.
674 in favor; 48 opposed
7.) Bylaw 4-6-3, Residence, Exceptions 2 and 4 — Parents Outside Ohio
Exception 2 has been rewritten to clarify that a student whose parents move outside of Ohio remains eligible for the remainder of the 11th grade year and the senior year provided continuous enrollment is maintained in that high school. The change in language in Exception 4 clarifies that a student must be enrolled in a parochial school of the same system by the beginning of grade four in order to have eligibility in Ohio in a high school in that parochial system.
652 in favor; 74 opposed
8.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfers (Editorial Revision) and Bylaw 4-7-3, Transfers (Addition of Note)
This clarifies that the penalty for transfer students who do not meet an exception shall be ineligibility for all contests until after the first 50 percent of the maximum allowable regular season contests in those sports in which the student participated during the 12 months immediately preceding the transfer have been completed (indicating that scrimmages, previews, jamborees and Foundation Games would be included). The note in 4-7-3 clarifies that a student who transfers during that sports season shall be ineligible for the remainder of that sports season, and the 50 percent penalty may carry over to the following season (Example: football player transfers after week six. The player will be ineligible for the remaining four games of that season and will not regain eligibility at that school until game two of the next football season to satisfy the 50 percent penalty.).
660 opposed; 70 in favor
9.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfers, Exception 1, Parents' Bona Fide Move
This adds a provision that would permit the Commissioner's Office to extend conditional eligibility for up to 90 days when one parent cannot make a move and the former residence is more than 100 miles from the current residence in Ohio. The change also makes it clear that regardless of whether the move is from outside of Ohio into Ohio or between two districts in Ohio, the student's only choices are the public high school in the new district of residence or any non-public high school.
682 in favor; 50 opposed
10.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfers, Exception 2, Legal Change of Custody
This permits the Commissioner's Office to approve transfer eligibility after considering extenuating circumstances that may compel a student who is 18 and no longer eligible for a legal change of custody to transfer schools and move into a new residence with a parent.
681 in favor; 51 opposed
11.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfers, Exception 3 — School Closes
This adds language to clarify that once a student enrolls in another high school, the student's eligibility is at that high school insofar as transfer is concerned. In addition, notes have been added to refer members to Bylaw 4-7-4 when closings within a multiple high school public school district occurs and indicates that the exception does not apply to community schools or non-chartered non-public ('08) schools.
691 in favor; 39 opposed
12.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfers, New Exception 7 — Anti-Harassment, Anti-Intimidation, Anti-Bullying
This new exception addresses cases of severe harassment, intimidation and/or bullying that place a student's health and welfare in jeopardy should the student continue enrollment at a high school. Consideration for this exception would require documentation from the school in accordance with established Ohio Department of Education or Board of Education/governing board policies as outlined in the proposed five steps within this exception.
539 in favor; 192 opposed
13.) Bylaw 4-9-3, Mass Marketing, Permissible Locations of Open Houses
An issue that was narrowly defeated in 2013, this proposal allows schools to request a waiver that their open houses be permitted to be conducted in another location other than the high school campus that is open to the general public. This would exclude private clubs, a private room within a public facility or a private home that is not accessible to all persons.
529 in favor; 200 opposed
14.) Bylaw 4-9, Mass Marketing, Attendance at a Contest or Athletic Related Event
This clarifies that an invitation to attend a high school contest or athletic related event is to watch the contest only and shall not include running out onto the contest venue with the team or standing on the sidelines and shall not include locker room visits, pre-contest meals with the high school team and/or any other interaction with the team prior to or after the contest.
553 in favor; 175 opposed
15.) Bylaw 4-3-4, Semesters for Grades 7-8 (New)
Related to the eight-semester high school rule, this amendment permits students who complete the sixth grade and before entering the ninth grade eligibility for athletic competition for a period not to exceed four semesters taken in order of attendance, whether the student participates or not. The issue was raised by administrators who are concerned about the "redshirting" of students in grades seven and eight.
377 in favor; 64 opposed
820 high school ballots were mailed, 737 ballots were returned including 1 invalid (90 percent)
817 7th-8th grade ballots were mailed, 445 ballots were returned including 4 invalid (54 percent)
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Kitchen Decorating. Tuesday , January 30th , 2018 - 11:00:45 AM
Many homeowners who opt for a one-walled open kitchen design compensate for the lack of storage in clever ways. A large kitchen island is a familiar sight in a one-walled open kitchen, and islands can be a great storage option, as well as offering several other important uses, from seating and dining to food preparation. Some open kitchen designs even feature islands with sinks, to maintain the classic work triangle between the sink, refrigerator and stove. When it comes to storage, islands in a one-walled open kitchen may feature sets of pull-out drawers, cabinets, and even appliances or convenient features like a lazy Susan or pull-out garbage can. If a one-walled open kitchen design isn't in the cards for you and an L-shaped or other design is planned, you can still easily feature a kitchen island if the space allows.
The days when your choices for appliance design were "stainless steel and more stainless steel" are long gone. Now, retailers and online specialty outlets carry a range of small appliances in bold colors and unique designs, with bright yellows and greens, reds, oranges and blues particularly common sights in contemporary homes. Because of their low profile, accessories like these in bold colors can pair with just about any kitchen style, from traditional to modern. For the more adventurous homeowner, large appliances are also available in a range of bold, retro colors and styles—ranges and refrigerators in bright reds, fuchsia and other playful colors aren't wholly uncommon.
The functionality of a kitchen peninsula doesn't have to be limited to storage, cooking prep and bar-style dining, however. Many homeowners choose to make their kitchen peninsula a fully functioning feature of their kitchen design by adding cooking or cleaning functionality. Adding a stove, refrigerator or sink to a kitchen peninsula can create a more efficient "work triangle" in your kitchen, making cooking, cleaning and food preparation easier and more enjoyable.
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Countries object to MiFID II proposal on bonds. Reuters reported that Germany, France and Britain have sent a letter to European regulators which expresses concern over the proposed treatment of bond trades under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). Among other things, the three countries object to the public display of bid and offer prices for certain heavily traded bonds. (9/1/2015) Letter.
ESMA consults on MiFID II standards. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) opened a consultation on the remaining draft implementing technical standards under the MiFID II on which ESMA has not yet consulted. The consultation addresses the suspension and removal of financial instruments from trading on a trading venue; the notification and provision of information for data reporting services providers; and the weekly aggregated position reports for commodity derivatives, emission allowances and derivatives thereof. Comments should be submitted by October 31, 2015. (8/31/2015) ESMA press release.
ECB amends General Documentation on monetary policy implementation. The European Central Bank (ECB) published a new Guideline which amends the General Documentation on the implementation of the Eurosystem's monetary policy. The new guidelines amend the provisions on counterparty eligibility to state that the Eurosystem may take into account in its eligibility assessment information on capital, leverage and liquidity ratios of individual institutions. The guidelines also introduce a new class of eligible assets, the "non marketable debt instruments backed by eligible credit claims." (8/31/2015) ECB press release.
UK PRA issues four publications. The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) issued four new publications, three of which address Solvency II and one on an administrative instrument:
- Solvency II: applying EIOPA Set 2, System of Governance and ORSA Guidelines - CP30/15 seeks feedback on a draft supervisory statement that sets out the PRA's expectations of firms and its general approach to certain European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) Guidelines. Comments should be submitted by September 30, 2015.
- Solvency II: third-country insurance and pure reinsurance branches - CP31/15 consults on revisions to Supervisory Statement 10/15 "Solvency II: third-country branches," published in March 2015, concerning the PRA's approach to third-country insurance and pure reinsurance branches under the Solvency II Directive. Comments should be submitted by September 30, 2015.
- Solvency II: consistency of UK generally accepted accounting principles with the Solvency II Directive - SS38/15, which concerns all insurance firms within the scope of Solvency II that provide their financial reporting under UK generally accepted accounting principles rather than international accounting standards.
- PRA Rulebook: Administration Instrument (No. [2]) 2015 - CP32/15 consults on administration instruments to make corrections to PRA Rulebook provisions. The corrections are not substantive and are not intended to change PRA policy. The corrections will result in rule amendments. Comments should be submitted by September 11, 2015.
Ireland's Central Bank considers new SPV rules. The Irish Times summarized the findings of a recent report written by economists at Ireland's Central Bank. The paper noted that the lack of information concerning Irish-registered special purpose vehicles could "exacerbate the vulnerabilities within the financial system."
(8/28/2015) SPV rules.
ESMA consults on EMIR standards for CCP client accounts. ESMA opened a consultation on its regulatory technical standards under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) concerning CCP client accounts. Comments should be submitted by September 30, 2015. (8/27/2015) ESMA press release.
New FCA Handbook and PRA Rulebook websites. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its new Handbook website on August 29, 2015. On the same day, the PRA released its own Rulebook website. (8/24/2015) FCA press release.
Responses to ESMA Discussion Paper on PRIIPS Key Information Document.ESMA published the responses it received to its Discussion Paper on Key Information Document for Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products. (8/20/2015) ESMA press release.
FCA proposes 2015/16 PSR regulatory fees. The FCA released a consultation paper explaining how it will calculate and collect Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) fees from participants in regulated payment systems and its decision to apportion PSR fees between systems based on equal allocation across regulated pan-UK payment systems. Comments are due on or before September 17, 2015. (8/20/2015) FCA press release.
FCA Regulation round-up. The FCA published its August 2015 Regulation round-up, which updates regulated firms on the latest developments from the past month. (8/20/2015) Regulation round-up.
EBA will further analyze Net Stable Funding Requirements and Leverage Ratio.The European Banking Authority (EBA) announced that it will conduct further analysis on proportionality, the scope of application and impact on markets of the calibration of Net Stable Funding Requirements and Leverage Ratio. The analysis on proportionality will be based on an assessment of the impact of the requirements on banks with different business models and will also specifically aim to cover potential future reporting requirements. The EBA will try to incorporate these aspects into its reports to the maximum extent possible and taking into account constraints in data availability. (8/19/2015) EBA press release.


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FUELAB's line of electric fuel pumps, fuel filters, and fuel pressure regulators are designed to work together to create a fuel delivery system that is both responsive to engine demand and more reliable than "old-tech" systems.
Summit Racing carries these FUELAB products:
Prodigy Electric Fuel Pumps
The FUELAB system is based around the Prodigy fuel pump. Unlike traditional electric fuel pumps, the Prodigy has an internal pump speed controller that allows you to adjust pump motor speed to meet fuel demand. For carbureted engines, set pump the speed (reduced for street use, maximum for racing) with a simple pressure switch. For aftermarket EFI, the engine management system can vary pump speed via a pulsed signal. Either way, an expensive pump controller or voltage regulator isn't required to vary pump speed. Read the pump instruction sheet for available control options.
But that's not where the fun ends. The Prodigy pump has a lightweight, low-mass brushless DC motor that can instantly react to changes in speed and fuel flow. That means the pump can keep up with the engine's changing fuel demands with little to no pressure or flow fluctuation. The brushless design also means no brushes that can wear or corrode with less current draw.
Other Prodigy fuel pump features include:
- High efficiency, positive displacement pump
- Special pump housing shape for quiet operation and steady fuel pressure
- Lightweight—less than three pounds
- Billet aluminum case
- Long-life fluorosilicone static seals compatible with gasoline and alcohol
- Compatible with 12- and 16-volt electrical systems
FUELAB Prodigy Fuel Pumps are available for carbureted and EFI engines making up to 1,800 horsepower.
529 Series Electronic Fuel Pressure Regulators
Designed for use with Prodigy EFI fuel pumps, the 529 Series regulators are literally a "set and forget" system. Just set the static fuel pressure like you would with a traditional regulator. The FUELAB regulator takes over from there, constantly adjusting fuel pressure based on engine demand. The regulator also generates a signal to the fuel pump to control the return line flow rate. This feature reduces current draw when there is low fuel demand, preventing fuel overheating that leads to system failure.
The 529 Series Fuel Pressure Regulators can be set from 25 to 90 psi. They have a 1/8 inch NPT port for a pressure gauge and one to reference fuel pressure for forced induction applications. They do not require additional control systems or calibration and are compatible with gasoline, alcohol, and diesel.
Fuel Filters
FUELAB Fuel Filters are available with a choice of filter elements: 10 micron paper, 40 micron stainless steel (recommended as a fuel pump pre-filter), and six micron fiberglass for ultimate filtering. The filter housing has machined internal radii to help minimize fuel pressure drop, and the filters are rated to 200 psi maximum pressure. The filters are available in three and six inch lengths and are compatible with most fuels.
Summit Racing also carries other FUELAB fuel pressure regulators; lift pumps for diesel engines; replacement fuel filter elements; and regulator rebuild kits.
Summit Racing Equipment


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Summit Commercial SCR312LBICSSWC2 Built-In Compact Wine Cellar With Stainless Steel Cabinet
- Commercially listed along with the NSF-7 requirements
- Flexible design will enable freestanding or built-in installation
- Outer cabinet is wrapped in stainless steel so will be able to offer luxury and durability
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Summit Commercial SCR312LBICSSWC2 Built-In Compact Wine Cellar With Stainless Steel Cabinet
Wine cellar is a luxury that only a few people will have in their houses. If you are planning to build a wine cellar in your house, then you should make sure that you will have all the right equipment that is needed for maintaining the items you have inside. Racks for keeping the bottles safely is as important as the fridge that you will store the wine in. If you need a compact and elegant fridge for storing all your wine, then you will be able to use Summit Commercial SCR312LBICSSWC2 Built-In Compact Wine Cellar With Stainless Steel Cabinet.
Exterior Design
The Summit Commercial SCR312LBICSSWC2 Built-In Compact Wine Cellar With Stainless Steel Cabinet has a glass door that is trimmed with stainless steel, so the products that are stored inside will be visible. Factory lock is available so you can lock the door and the pro style handle will be easy to use. The outer cabinet is completely covered in stainless steel.
The fridge is designed for storing up to 22 normal 750ml bottles of wine. The unit has four wooden shelves along with a metal insert that will allow you to stack the bottles on the floor of the fridge. You will also be able to store the bottles upright up in the front of shelving thus maximizing the capacity. In this way, you will be able to store the bottles that were opened too.
The unit has a front breathing design, so you will be able to install it as a built-in model and the fully enclosed cabinet will allow you to use it as a freestanding fridge which can be placed on the countertops.
- Model: SCR312LBICSSWC2
- Product Type: Wine Cooler
- Product Dimensions: L: 20.25" x W: 25.50" x H: 17.75"
- Product Weight: 80.00 lbs.
- Product Color: Stainless Steel
- Warranty: 1 Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty
- Voltage: 115 volts
- Amps: 1.3 amps
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Capacity: 2.5 cubic feet
- Finish: Stainless Steel
- Energy Star Rated: No
- Temperature Range: 40?? to 72??F
- Adjustable Thermostat: No
- Automatic Defrost: Yes
- Includes Freezer Compartment: No
- DC Power Compatible: No
- Integrated Door Storage: No
- Beverage Can Dispenser: No
- Interior Lighting: Yes
- Adjustable Shelves: Yes
- Reversible Door: No
- Vegetable Crisper: No
- Control Type: LED
- Refrigerant Type: R-134A
- Automatic defrost will enable low maintenance
- Digital thermostat can be used for precise interior temperature management
- Door can be locked by using the factory installed lock
- Four wooden floors can be used for storing the bottles horizontally
- LED light button is placed externally so you can turn the light on and off from outside
- Metal holder can be used for laying the bottle on the floor


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Commenced in the year 2007, in New Delhi, Shakumbhari has marked its presence in the world of fashion by designing magic with fabrics. Occupied in manufacturing, exporting and supplying premium quality range of Ethnic wear for women and western dresses for girls, Shakumbhari has been providing innovative designs and trend in Indian fashion world. Considering diverse choices and requirements of Indian women, we offer large collection of western and Indian dresses at our online boutique. Our extensive arrays comprise large collection of designer Kurtis, designer anarkali suits, Indian traditional dresses, tunics for women, western dresses for girls, casual outfits and formal ethnic wear for women. Owing to exquisite designs, unique pattern, durability and colorfastness, our products are highly acknowledged in Indian fashion industry.
Standing on the grounds of style and sophistication, we offer products that are alongside with the changing trends of fashion. With the massive experience of this industry, we have recognized the requirements and wants of our patrons and thus, we are serving them with unquestionable quality products accordingly. Our offered creations of western and ethnic wear for women are noted for their quality and workmanship. Each product is exclusively designed according to the changing fashion trends, which reflects fine artistry and elegance that suits the aesthetic tastes of our customers across the nation.
A quality driven firm, we direct all our endeavors to provide an exclusive array of designer collection to our customers. We have also set benchmarks in the industry with the optimal quality of our products that is at par with international standards. Our products have won the appreciation of our esteemed clients for their attractive designs, durability, comfort and excellent color combinations. These products are manufactured using premium quality fabrics and are in accordance with set industry norms. Further, the offered range is duly tested on various parameters to make sure that we are offering flawless range of products.
To fabricate the finest quality range of Indian traditional dresses and western dresses, our organization has established a well-organized infrastructure. This is equipped with latest technology to match the international quality parameters. In addition to this, we have segregated our infrastructure into various departments such as manufacturing unit, quality testing unit, R&D unit and many more. Our efficient distribution network also helps us in timely delivery of our products in the market across India.
We are backed by a team of competent professionals who have extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of the industry. Due to their profound knowledge, we are capable of offering premium quality products and invincible designs. We have a seasoned team of professionals, which strives hard by working in close-synchronization to retain and deliver flawless range to our prospective clients. In addition to this, various training sessions and seminars are conducted by our management team to spread awareness among the workforce about the growing demands of the market.
As a professionally managed organization, our every attempt is to satisfy our patrons to the utmost possible level. We ensure that we deliver these products to the clients within the promised period. Our team keeps in continuous touch with the customers to get their valuable feedback that enable us to satisfy them with our excellent products. Our ethical business practices, see-through transactions, easy payment modes and on-time delivery have made us the prime choice of our clients.
Our online boutique works on values and vision favored for customers and then for our businesses. We believe authenticity and excellence are the driving guides for any business, and so we follow the same for our online boutique. www.Shakumbhari.in.


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Green light for Prinance networking
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Press release from the issuing company
JDF/JMF networking between the order processing desk and the printshop has in the meantime become a significant factor in production control and production data acquisition. Customers of alphagraph team, whose print management and costing solutions Printy and Prinance are already the most widely used systems in Germany, with a market share of over 35%, can now look forward to another important application: Networking between Prinance and the LogoTronic professional management system from KBA has now been released for general use, opening the door to bidirectional integration with the printshop.
After a long series of online tests via the Internet, a final "real-life" test was conducted at the KBA facility in Radebeul in April. All the functions were carefully scrutinised one last time and tested under real production conditions on an eight-colour KBA Rapida 106. Alongside checks of the various manually reported production data and simulation of a shift changeover, the individual press counters were verified (waste sheets, job progress and final good sheets).
For this practical test, Prinance was networked with LogoTronic professional in the KBA training centre. The first step was to send prepared job data from Prinance, via JDF to LogoTronic professional, from where the technical parameters for the individual sheets of the job were passed on to the press console computer. The press operator logged in at the console with his personnel ID number accepted the sheet data for makeready on the press, and subsequently reported back on the quantities of waste sheets produced during this preparation phase via JMF. Upon activation of the good-sheet counter, the makeready process was automatically ended and all further data assigned to the job production. The progress of the printing could then be tracked on the press status monitor in Prinance.
This first demonstration was followed by further test scenarios reflecting numerous pre-defined use cases, in order to check the correct feedback to Prinance in every conceivable operating state which could be encountered in actual use. All results confirmed the practical reliability of JDF/JMF networking between Prinance and KBA LogoTronic professional, enabling the system to be released for use by interested customers with immediate effect.
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EPA establishes clean-up plans for Guyandotte River watershed
Release Date: 3/31/2004
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PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established final plans to improve water quality on 66 impaired water bodies within the Upper and Lower Guyandotte River watersheds in West Virginia.
The plans, which were developed by EPA in coordination with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, establish more than 180 "pollution budgets," known as Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), that set the maximum amount of specific pollutants that can be introduced into the river and its tributaries.
"Through a teamwork approach with West Virginia, we have produced plans that we believe will dramatically improve the environmental health of the Guyandotte River and its tributaries," said Donald S. Welsh, regional administrator for EPA's mid-Atlantic region.
When a water body does not meet its water quality standards for a particular pollutant, the federal Clean Water Act requires the state to include the water body on its list of impaired waters. West Virginia has listed the Lower and Upper Guyandotte River and its tributaries as impaired by pollutants including pH, aluminum, iron, manganese, selenium, fecal coliform bacteria and/or biological impairment.
Once the water body is impaired, a TMDL must be developed to set the maximum amount of a specific pollutants that an estuary, lake or river can receive. After that load amount is calculated, all sources of that pollutant in the watershed are required to reduce their contributions of the contaminant to specified levels.
EPA developed these TMDLs to meet the requirements under a court order to resolve a civil suit.
The final TMDLs can be reviewed on the EPA Region 3 website at https://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/tmdl/ .
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At 12 weeks 44% of smokers in the varenicline group had quit, versus 30% in the Zyban group and 17.7% in the placebo group (P<0.001 for both).
But by one year only one in five smokers treated with varenicline, which is being developed by Pfizer, were still smoke-free, Serena Tonstad, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Oslo reported today at the American Heart Association meeting here.
Varenicline works by partially blocking the alpha4-beta2 nicotinic receptor in the brain, which Dr. Tonstad said is the main nicotine receptor. Within 10 to 19 seconds of a single puff from a cigarette, nicotine attaches to this receptor. The receptor, in turn, triggers large increases in dopamine, which rewards the smoker with a pleasurable sensation.
Varenicline attaches to the receptor and by occupying the receptor it prevents nicotine from attaching, which can break the cycle of addiction by blocking the reward reinforcement associated with large increases in dopamine, Dr. Tonstad.
She said the drug was well tolerated with the major side-effect of nausea, but it was mild and did not cause any patient to stop taking the drug.
Since the study used Zyban as a comparator arm, the trial excluded patients with a history of seizure disorder, bipolar depression or panic attacks.
Dr. Tonstad reported results from two clinical trials, which enrolled roughly 2,000 patients, and used the same design. Patients were randomized to varenicline (1 mg/b.i.d.), Zyban (150 mg/b.i.d.) or placebo.
Dr. Tonstad said the drug would not work in combination with nicotine-replacement drugs because they would also be blocked by varenicline.
During an AHA press conference Timothy Gardner, M.D., who is chairman of the program committee, noted that the absolute numbers are "a little disappointing."
In an interview later, Dr. Gardner pointed out that the one-year cessation rate was 22.1% for the varenicline group versus 16.4% in the Zyban group and 10% in the placebo arm. He said those rates were "underwhelming" given the fact that the patients were "motivated to quit since they entered a smoking cessation study." Moreover, he pointed out that the smokers enrolled in the study were not "really heavy smokers since they smoked only about a pack a day."
Mayo Clinic cardiologist Raymond J. Gibbons, M.D., who is president-elect of the AHA, said that if the drug is approved it may be a useful addition to the armamentarium for nicotine addiction but "it is no magic bullet." He said the lack of long-term cessation points out the "difficulty of treating smoking addiction, which means that we need to focus our efforts on prevention -- we need to target kids so that they never start smoking."
- Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD Emeritus Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2005Source Reference: Tonstad S et al "Smoking cessation and efficacy of an alpha-4 beta-2 nicotinic receptor partial agonist-results from varenicline in cessation therapy: optimizing results." PS. 07 November 15, 2005


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Hi, The Rhythmbox team is very proud to announce Rhythmbox 0.6.0. The release name signifies the fact that there is actually in theory still a limit to the amount of music you can put in Rhythmbox's library, since you are bounded by the universe's finite size. Ok, so we haven't tested putting the universe in Rhythmbox. Yet. However, those of you with a lot of songs should notice a speed boost and a reduction in memory usage. Speed isn't the only thing that's changed with this release though; we have some sexy new features and a number of bugs squished. Here's a list: Overview of Changes in Rhythmbox 0.6.0 ====================================== * Speed and incremental display of queries [Colin Walters] * Major source code refactoring and cleanup [Colin Walters] * Improved menu layout [Luca Ferretti, Colin Walters] * Shiny new icons [Jakub Steiner] * Use Name=Rhythmbox,GenericName=Music Player in .desktop [Colin Walters] * Numerous HIG spacing and usability fixes [Christian Neumair] * Playlists are now user-orderable [Colin Walters] * Automatic playlists [Colin Walters] * Allow selecting multiple genres/artists/albums [Colin Walters] * Direct editing of playlist names [Colin Walters] * Major Bonobo interface improvements [Christophe Fergeau, Rached Ben Mustapha] * Keep a playback history [Jeffrey Yasskin] * Major DND work [Yann Rouillard] * Use GnomeHRef for links [Mark Humphreys] * Tooltips, tooltips, tooltips everywhere! [Colin Walters] * Display time remaining in tray icon tooltip [Colin Walters] * Pass "make distcheck" [Colin Walters] * Squash various circular dependencies in the build system [Colin Walters] * Various other misc. bugfixes [Colin Walters, Yann Rouillard, Christophe Fergeau, Sean Harshbarger, Jeffrey Yasskin] Also, there are new and updated translations: Duarte Loreto (pt) Murgel Tudor (ro) Christophe Fergeau (fr) Miloslav Trmac (cs) Christian Rose (sv) Kjartan Maraas (no) Danilo Šegan (sr, sr Latn) Christian Neumair (de) Evandro Fernandes Giovanini (pt_BR) Mohammad DAMT (id) Vincent van Adrighem (nl) Metin Amiroff (az) Young-Ho Cha (kr) Abel Cheung (zh_TW) Telsa Gwynne (cy) As always, the latest Rhythmbox is available here: http://rhythmbox.sf.net/download.html http://web.rhythmbox.org/download.html Enjoy!
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This has been the week of our last of a lot, and a busy one. Therefore you'll get it all in one chunk from the Kenyatta airport.
Our last weekend in Africa
Luke took us to Gatanga where he lived and worked about 10 years ago. This is appr1 hours drive north of Nairobi, up in the Aberdare mountains. Up here it was really green and the air crisp and clear. A nice change to the diesel and smoke in Nairobi. We met his former colleagues at YARD (Youth Action for Rural Development) that told us about their great work, especially with the children infected of affected by HIV. After coffee and tea, we filled our bus with people from YARD and went even further up in the mountains to where they grow tea and to the artificial lake that provides Nairobi with drinking water. A very beautiful area!
|Luke, Sebastian (the founder of YARD) and Nancy
|Tea plantations. Look close to see those that pick the tea.
|Listening to the stories of the women
We also visited two women groups and were welcomed with singing and dancing. The first group did woven baskets and the second one did farming and had cows and pigs. The second group invited us all for lunch. I was so overwhelmed by the large portion so I totally forgot to take a picture…and more and more was added to the plate. The last group was a customer of WEF and had invested in a green house.
Indian restaurant in the evening and then dancing! The last place, Tamasha in Hurligham, was amazing – great music, semi outdoor and a lot of locals.
|Bargaining at the Masai market
Sunday was shopping day starting with the Masai market where I bought a lot of gifts after serious bargaining. I'm getting good at this :-) We also went to the Village market to eat lunch and go to the Kazuri store. I think this place was in the expat area because there were so many white people – more than I've seen since I came to Kenya.
Our last out of assignment work - Career fair at Strathmore university
On Monday I was back in my comfort zone. Jackie and I did a presentation on Business Analytics for the students as well as hosting a break out on the same topic. They had a lot of questions like if predictive would have helped Lehman Brothers and if predictive can see when the next recession is coming.
Our last cultural evening
Daniela had this great idea, everyone makes an appetizer from home to share and we meet in her place. So we did. Heli and I made a joint Nordic effort with "gubbröra" and salmon on our appetizers. This was a great evening with lots of delicious food and drinks and laughter.
Our last days in the office + the final presentation
After a lot of work and a couple of dry runs, we were ready for the final presentation on Friday where we delivered our 12 recommendations to WEF. It was a good meeting with great discussions and a last Kenyan lunch to finish our work together. I was sad to have to say good bye to Millicent and Rosslynne that have taken so good care of us at WEF. Our IBM colleagues were also present and together we went to the IBM office to update the executives on our findings and recommendations in our respective projects.
|Luke choosing what to eat at Originelle
|After we have finished our presentation
Our last dinner
|Helli choosing which part of the turkey to eat
We all went together with DOT and Mildred from IBM to Carnivore. Previously, you could eat meat from the game hunts in the parks here, but nowadays the most exotic meat is crocodile (tastes like a mix of chicken and fish), ostrich, and sliced ox balls. I also tried the local drink Dawa which is like Caipirinha but with vodka instead. After a lot of laughter, we met at the pool at Riverside to listen to and together sing a farewell song provided by Dominic. The night finished with a lot of hugging….. I envy all that will go to Masai Mara together tomorrow, but I also want to go home to meet my family, friends and go out sailing – mixed feelings! I wish I could take everyone incl. the project with me home :-)
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...Watson also asserted there was no reason to believe different races separated by geography should have evolved identically, and he said that while he hoped everyone was equal, "people who have to deal with black employees find this is not true."
The biologist apologized "unreservedly" Thursday for his comments and said he was "mortified" by the words attributed to him.
"I cannot understand how I could have said what I am quoted as having said," Watson said during an appearance at the Royal Society in London. "I can certainly understand why people, reading those words, have reacted in the ways that they have."
"To all those who have drawn the inference from my words that Africa, as a continent, is somehow genetically inferior, I can only apologize unreservedly. That is not what I meant. More importantly from my point of view, there is no scientific basis for such a belief." (source)
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Cupboard Challenge! Broth, Rice, Tomatoes...
It's a spring cleaning weekend! We're tackling our cupboards and refrigerator, both in need of a brisk cleaning.
We got a jump on the cupboards last night and decided to clear a bunch of stuff out with an extra-large Cupboard Challenge. What would you do with: diced tomatoes, canned chicken broth, artichoke hearts, black olives, and short-grain rice? Sound off here! We'll bring you a recipe next week.
And if a Cupboard Challenge of your own arises during spring cleaning, let us know and we'll post it for everyone to help with!


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SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir State Judicial Academy (JKSJA) Sunday organized a day-long special programme for judicial officers of the Kashmir province at its office complex at Moominabad.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed, said the greatest strength of the judiciary is the faith of the people in it and that this faith can be earned by developing the inner strength of morality and ethics.
He further said that the Judges have to honor the judicial office they hold as a public trust and that their every action and spoken and written word should win people's confidence in the judicial system.
Executive Chairman, J&K State Legal Services Authority, Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, while speaking on the occasion, threw light on the international and domestic principles of judicial conduct. He said that judges must have diligence, integrity, sympathy, intelligence, knowledge besides the best conduct in the court.
While highlighting the importance of judicial ethics, integrity and discipline, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey said that judicial ethics are the basic principles for judges and that the judges must maintain high standards of judgment.
The Chairman, J&K Human Rights Commission & Former Chief Justice of Orissa, Justice Bilal Nazki, informed the audience about the personality of a judge and standards of judicial conduct whereas the Chairman Selection-cum-Oversight Committee on Juvenile Justice, Justice Husnain Masoodi spoke about the decided cases and relevant statutory rules on judicial ethics and conduct of judicial officers.