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President Bashir Visits Juba as Abyei Residents Consider Unilateral ReferendumPosted: October 22, 2013 by PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd. in Abyei
Tags: Abyei, Abyei Residents, America-South Sudan, Barnaba Marial Benjamin, south sudan
Success of Sudan Oil Deal Could Hinge on AbyeiPosted: October 13, 2012 by PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd. in Junub Sudan
Tags: Abyei, cooperation agreement, oil
AU Awaits Mbeki Report
The long term success of an oil and security deal between Sudan and South Sudan could depend on the much disputed Abyei border region.
That's why Princeton Lyman, the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, says Abyei's exclusion from the agreement between presidents Omar al-Bashir and Salva Kiir is "a big, big loss."
And Lyman says it's going to take a lot of work, by both governments, to demilitarize the border and deal with remaining issues such as Abyei and humanitarian access to the border regions of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile.
"They should not let these things slip," he warns.
Thabo Mbeki, the African Union chief mediator, is trying to keep momentum going with talks in Khartoum and Juba ahead of his October 21 report to the AU Peace and Security Council.
Lyman says that's an opening for the international community to back AU recommendations
on Abyei, a 10,000 square kilometer region straddling the still undefined border between the two nations.
"We didn't make a lot of progress there," Lyman says. "This has to be now a very high priority for the international community."
Read full story here: http://blogs.voanews.com/state-department-news/2012/10/12/success-of-sudan-oil-deal-could-hinge-on-abyei/
Press Release: Abyei Civil Society OrganizationsPosted: May 22, 2012 by PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd. in South Sudanese Diaspora
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January 9th, 2012: The 7th Anniversary of the CPA Between the Government of the Sudan and the SPLM/APosted: January 9, 2012 by PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd. in PaanLuel Wël
Tags: Abyei, CPA, CPA first anniversary, Dr. John Garang, Machakos protocol, Naivasha Agreement, NCP, Osman Taha, peace agreement, republic of the sudan, south sudan, the SPLM/A
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) Between The Government of the Republic of the Sudan and The Sudan People Liberation Movement/Army.
January 9th, 2012: The 7th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the Government of the Sudan (GoS) and the Rebel Movement of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A).
"I and those who joined me in the bush and fought for more than twenty years have brought to you CPA in a golden plate. Our mission is accomplished. It is now your turn, especially those who did not have a chance to experience bush's life. When time comes to vote at referendum, it is your golden choice to determine your fate. Would you like to vote to be second class citizens in your own country? It is absolutely your choice."—Dr. John Garang de Mabior, Rumbek, May 15, 2005, after the successful negotiation and signing of the CPA.
By PaanLuel Wël, Washington DC, USA.
January 9th, 2012 is a very important day in the history of the Republic of South Sudan. It marks the first commemoration of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) after the independence of South Sudan from (north) Sudan. It is also the seventh anniversary of the CPA since it was negotiated and signed on January 9th, 2005, in Naivasha Kenya. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the Government of the Sudan (GoS) and the rebel movement of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) was a landmark event in the troubled history of the Republic of the Sudan that ended the war, guaranteed self-determination for South Sudanese people and successfully ushered in the independence of the current young Republic of South Sudan.
As such a milestone occasion as it is in the living memory of South Sudanese people, one would have expected a plethora of heightened political and cultural activities on January 9th, 2012 among the South Sudanese citizens to memorialize the first anniversary of the CPA in their own independent state, free from Khartoum sabotages and interferences. Yet, as Mading Ngor Akech of the New Sudan Vision—a resident of Canada but currently in Juba, South Sudan—observes on his Facebook page, the "first commemoration of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in an independent South Sudan [was] ignored by [the] government, as only few hundreds showed up at Independence Square. Only a bunch of peace activists took it upon themselves to mark the occasion with no tribalism, violence, and other progressive chants…No official celebration, no government representation. I bet most have flown out of the country to enjoy 'long weekend' in neighboring countries…what, a new and interesting country!"
Of course, it may not be that baffling to figure it out why "only a bunch of peace activists took it upon themselves to mark the occasion" of the first anniversary of the CPA in an independent South Sudan. First, although the CPA ended the bloodshed and granted Southerners freedom from North Sudan, the grand promises and highly expected dividends of South Sudan's independence—long lasting peace, political stability and sustainable economic development—are few and far between. Lack of long lasting peace and political stability in an independent South Sudan makes it appears as if the country is still practically in a civil war, contrary to the promise of the CPA. Economic development and the prospects of social prosperity are dismissal in spite of the oil money. Instead of resource blessing, there is an apparent foreboding sense of resource curse prevailing among the populace. Irrespective of their social and economic status, most South Sudanese seem to concur that the veterans of South Sudan's war of independence have found a new cause in grand corruption.
Combined that with the inter-ethnic strife and the pervasive threat of military invasion from (north) Sudan and you would understand and appreciate the political disenchantment and economic disillusionment in South Sudan, barely six months into independence. Believably, those are the reasons why "only a bunch of peace activists took it upon themselves to mark the occasion" of the first anniversary of the CPA in an independent. Celebration is about happiness and appreciation of the event that engineered that particular happiness. While it is apparently clear that most South Sudanese will always be happy about and grateful to the CPA, it is a different matter, altogether, to expect them to pour onto the streets of Juba in glorious celebration when "only a bunch of" top leaders are reaping the fruits of South Sudan's independence. And while those "chosen few" may not be celebrating in Juba, Mading Ngor might be right to believe that "most [leaders] have flown out of the country to enjoy 'long weekend' in neighboring countries." It is "a new and [an] interesting country" indeed!!
Still, in spite of the existing political malaise, pitiable economic conditions and blossoming intertribal conflicts, political and economic instability in South Sudan, the first anniversary of the CPA in an independent South Sudan is too special in the fabric of our political revolution and in the political physic of the very identity we would want to construct for ourselves, present to the outside world as our national distinctive character and the one to bequeath to our children and children's children.
So what is the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and of what significance is it to the long arduous political struggle of South Sudanese, to the eventual independence of South Sudan on July 9th, 2011 and to the socio-political edification of the national identity of the Republic of South Sudan?
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was a groundbreaking peace accord negotiated between, and signed by, the Government of the Republic of the Sudan (GoS) under President Omar El-Bashir and the Sudan rebel movement of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (the SPLM/A) under Dr. John Garang de Mabior. According to the Wikipedia site, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), also known as the Naivasha Agreement, "was a set of agreements culminating in January 2005 that were signed between the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) and the Government of Sudan. The CPA was meant to end the Second Sudanese Civil War, develop democratic governance countrywide and share oil revenues. It further set a timetable by which Southern Sudan would have a referendum on its independence."
The CPA was a mutual political commitment by the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) to a "negotiated settlement on the basis of a democratic system of governance which, on the one hand, recognizes the right of the people of Southern Sudan to Self-Determination and seeks to make unity attractive during the interim period, while at the same time is founded on the values of justice, democracy, good governance, respects for fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, mutual understanding and tolerance of diversity within the realities of the Sudan."
The CPA was also a realization, among the SPLM/A-NCP's top leadership, of the stalemate of the war at the frontlines and, subsequently, their desires to resolve "the Sudan conflict in a just and sustainable manner by addressing the root causes of the conflict and by establishing a framework for governance through which power and wealth shall be equitably shared and human rights guaranteed" within a new, better country acceptable to both parties, and all Sudanese people.
The successful negotiation and conclusion of the CPA was borne by the fact that the two negotiating parties of the NCP and the SPLM/A were: "(1) conscious that the conflict in the Sudan [was] the longest running conflict in Africa; that it has caused tragic loss of life, destroyed the infrastructure of the country, eroded its economic resources and caused suffering to the people of the Sudan; (2) mindful of the urgent need to bring peace and security to the people of the Sudan who have endured this conflict for far too long; (3) aware of the fact that peace, stability and development are aspirations shared by all people of the Sudan; [and] (4) recognizing that the present moment offers a window of opportunity to reach a just peace agreement to end the war [in the Sudan, once and forever]."
Conscious, mindful, aware and recognizing those aforesaid factors, the two negotiating parties of the NCP and the SPLM/A, in the Machakos Protocol, agreed that: "(1) the unity of the Sudan, based on the free wills of its people democratic governance, accountability, equality, respect, and justice for all citizens of the Sudan is and shall be the priority of the [two negotiating] parties and that it is possible to redress the grievances of the people of South Sudan and to meet their aspirations within such a framework; (2) the people of South Sudan have the right to control their affairs in their regions and participate equitably in the National government; (3) the people of South Sudan have the right to self-determination through a referendum to determine their future status; (4) religion, customs and traditions are a source of moral strength and inspiration for the Sudanese people; [and finally, among others, to cease fire and] (5) establish a democratic system of governance taking account of the cultural, ethnic, racial, religious and linguistic diversity and gender equality of the people of the Sudan."
There were two main periods within the CPA: the Pre-Interim Period of six months pending the full implementation of the CPA and the formation of the first Government of National Unity in Khartoum and regional government in Juba, and the Interim Period of six years awaiting the conduct of the South Sudan referendum for self-determination to decide their future status. During the Pre-Interim Period of six months, "the institutions and mechanisms provided for in the Peace Agreement shall be established." Then throughout the Interim Period of six years, "the institutions and mechanisms established during the Pre-Interim Period shall be operating in accordance with the arrangements and principles set out in the Peace Agreement."
The end of the six years Interim Period would usher in the referendum on South Sudan self-determination in which "there shall be an internationally monitored referendum, organized jointly by the GoS and the SPLM/A, for the people of South Sudan to: confirm the unity of the Sudan by voting to adopt the system of government established under the Peace Agreement; or to vote for secession." We all know what happened afterwards: South Sudanese voted with over 99.9% for secession.
Even though there had been numerous peace talks—and indeed peace agreements like the Khartoum and the Fashoda Peace Accords, of Dr. Riek Machar and Dr. Lam Akol respectively—between the Government of the Sudan and the SPLM/A, the real serious negotiation for the CPA commenced only in early 2002, in the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attack masterminded by Osama Bin Laden, once a high-profiled guest of the Khartoum Government. In reality, the final peace process was long and uncertain, running from 2002 till January 2005. For example, the GoS and the SPLM/A "met in continuous negotiations between May 2002 and December 2004, in Karen, Machakos, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nanyuki and Naivasha, Kenya, under the auspices of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Peace Process, and, in respect of the issues related to the conflict areas of Southern Kordorfan/Nuba Mountain and Blue Nile States and Abyei Area, under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Kenya."
Those long continuous negotiations between the two parties resulted in the following protocols—six chapters and two annexure—all of which constituted what we now referred to as the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of the Sudan between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan's rebel movement of the SPLM/A:
(1) The Machakos Protocol (Chapter I) was signed in Machakos, Kenya on 20 July 2002. It set out the broad principles of government and governance within the Pre-Interim Period of six months and the Interim Period of six years. It was the Machakos Protocol that guaranteed the right to self-determination for the people of South Sudan besides offering the first priority to "making unity attractive" under a "democratic system of governance taking account of the cultural, ethnic, racial, religious and linguistic diversity and gender equality of the people of the Sudan."
The clause about South Sudan self-determination enshrined in the Machakos Protocol—and currently the defining essence of the CPA—came about rather "accidental." Neither the SPLM/A nor the NCP went into the Peace Talk with the zeal of making it the first priority. The SPLM/A first priority was the realization of New Sudan Vision, secular and inclusive country of all Sudanese, while the NCP were adamant about the retention of an Islamic state with more or less of an Arab identity. The incompatibility and the inevitable clash resulted in a nightmarish political stalemate for the negotiators.
Consequently, as a plan B to break the impasse, the clause on South Sudan's self-determination was introduced—SPLM/A getting the right to conduct a referendum on South Sudan's self-determination while the NCP obtained the privileges to keep and apply sharia law in all north Sudan except in Khartoum.
Therefore, the right to self-determination for South Sudan was arrived at as a political compromise between the SPLM/A and the NCP—the two parties who signed the CPA. In his article "South Sudan Referendum: First Thing First" Dr. Lam reports thus: "the self-determination in the CPA was an attempt to break the deadlock over the issue of separation of religion from the state and the relation between the religion and the state. So the CPA stipulated that Northerners shall have the right to apply Islamic Sharia in the North provided that Southerners shall have the right to self-determination" in the South.
Astoundingly, by the time the CPA negotiation started, a great number of South Sudanese apparently assumed that the SPLM/A and NCP went into the Peace Talk on the basis of self-determination stipulated in both the Khartoum and the Fashoda peace agreements. That was never the case because as Dr. Lam observed above, the only time the idea of self-determination was brought on the negotiating table was when the NCP refused to accept the basis of a Secular Sudan where religion would be separated from the state. Had the NCP agreed to a non-religious state, self-determination might not have been part of the deal.
(2) Power Sharing Protocol (Chapter II) was signed in Naivasha, Kenya on 26 May 2004. It delineated the sharing of power between Khartoum and Juba amongst the NCP, SPLM/A, South Sudanese and North Sudanese opposition parties. Consequently, in the national assembly in Khartoum, the NCP was to take 52%, SPLM/A 28%, other Northern Political Forces (14%) and other Southern Political Forces 6%. Meanwhile, in the regional government of Southern Sudan in Juba, the SPLM was to take 70%, NCP 15% and other Southern Political Forces 15%.
(3) Wealth Sharing Protocol (Chapter III) was signed in Naivasha, Kenya on 7 January 2004. It outlined the sharing of wealth between the NCP, the SPLM/A, and other oil-producing states of the Sudan. Under the management of the National Petroleum Commission, the South Sudan's oil—which was the main national wealth to be shared—was shared equally (50-50) between the two parties: NCP was given 50%, SPLM/A 50% and the oil-producing states 2%. It was also under the Wealth Sharing Agreement that the Reconstruction and Development Funds—Southern Sudan Reconstruction and Development Funds (SSRDF), National Reconstruction and Development Funds (NRDF) and the Multi-Donor Trust Funds (MDTF)—were established to help in the reconstruction and development of the war-torn regions.
(4) The Protocol on the Resolution of the Conflict in Abyei Area (Chapter IV) was signed in Naivasha, Kenya on 26 May 2004. It guarantee the sharing of power between the NCP, the SPLM/A, the Ngok Dinka and the Misseriya Arabs, in addition to a referendum for the Abyei residents to determine their future status of either remaining as part of Southern Kordofan, Sudan or joining Bhar el Ghazal, South Sudan. The protocol defined Abyei as "the area of nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms transferred to Kordofan in 1905" while permitting the Misseriya and other nomadic peoples to "retain their traditional rights to graze cattle and move across the territory of Abyei." Meanwhile, the residents of Abyei would be citizens of both Southern Kordofan and Bhar el Ghazal states, with representation in both state assemblies, pending Abyei Referendum that was to happen concurrently with the South Sudan's plebiscite.
(5) The Protocol on the Resolution of the Conflict in Southern Kordorfan/Nuba Mountain and Blue Nile States (Chapter V) was signed in Naivasha, Kenya on 26 May 2004 enshrining human rights and fundamental freedoms, in addition to the protection and development of the diverse cultural heritage and local languages of the population. Most importantly, it called for the people of the Southern Kordorfan and Blue Nile States to be given the right to conduct Popular Consultation—"the democratic right and mechanism to ascertain the views of the people of the Southern Kordorfan/Nuba Mountain and Blue Nile States on the comprehensive agreement reached by the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement." Administratively, the NCP was to take 55% of the state government while the SPLM/A-N takes 45%.
(6) The Agreement on Security Arrangements (Chapter VI) was signed in Naivasha, Kenya on 25 September 2003 affirming that, during the interim period; the two armies of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Sudan People's Liberation Army (the SPLA) were to remain separate and would be considered and treated equally. SPLA forces in Nuba Mountain and Southern Blue Nile, as well as the SAF forces in South Sudan, were to relocate to their respective borders of the 1/1/1956 with the exception of those forces operating under the Joint/Integrated Units (the JIU). The Joint/Integrated Units—which was composed of equal numbers of the SAF and the SPLA—was an experimental army to assess and establish a post referendum army of the Sudan, just in case South Sudan were to vote for unity.
(7) The Permanent Ceasefire and Security Arrangements Implementation Modalities and Appendices (Annexure I) was signed in Naivasha, Kenya on 31 December 2004 with both parties agreeing to "(a) permanent ceasefire among all their forces with the broader objective of sustaining the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, promoting peace culture, reconciliation and confidence building, [and] (b) permanent cessation of hostilities between SAF and SPLA within 72 hours of the signature of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement." Redeployment, demobilization, disarmament, re-integration and reconciliation would then ensue based on different phases and the unique circumstances of the various designated assembly areas.
(8) The Implementation Modalities and Global Implementation Matrix and Appendices (Annexure II) was signed in Naivasha, Kenya on 31 December 2004 wherein the implementation modalities of all the protocols were outlined, explained and ascertained according to the letter and spirit of the CPA. The Implementation Modalities and Global Implementation Matrix and Appendices were to act as the "appropriate mechanisms for resolving any discrepancies that may arise during the implementation process."
The CPA was jointly signed by Ali Osman Taha, first vice president of the Republic of the Sudan, on behalf of the government of the Republic of the Sudan, and Dr. John Garang de Mabior, chairman of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army, on behalf of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army. The Peace Accord was witnessed by the following people: President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Aboul of Egypt, Senator deputy FM Afredo Mantica of Italy, Special Envoy Fred Racke of the Royal Kingdom of Netherland, Minister Hilde Johnson of Royal Norwegian Government, Hilary Benn of the UK and Northern Ireland, Secretary of State Colin Powel of the USA, Chairman Alpha Oumar Konare of the AU, Charles Goerens of the EU, Secretary General Amre Moussa of the Arab League and Jan Pronk of the United Nations.
Is CPA fully implemented? Is it a success story? By and large, the CPA is way better than all the previous South Sudanese Accords signed or promised. Although the promised referendum on Abyei Area and Popular Consultations among the people of Southern Kordorfan/Nuba Mountain and Blue Nile States are yet to be materialized, the CPA dividends and successes are undeniable. Of all the numerous successes of the CPA, unlike the Addis Ababa Agreement, the successful conduct of the South Sudan's referendum on self-determination and the proclamation of South Sudan's independence are special, historic events unprecedented in the long painful history of South Sudan.
Of course, there were, and still are, serious challenges in the implementation of the CPA, not least the untimely death of Dr. John Garang, the political wrangling over the distribution of the ministerial posts in the GoNU, the acrimonious relationship between the SPLM/A and the NCP that once led to a temporary withdrawal of the SPLM/A from the national government, the suspicion over the census results and the heightened political anxiety towards the conduct of South Sudan plebiscite amid rebellions from war-lords probably back by the north. But in the end, we all know how it ended: freedom. While it may now emerge as if we had arrived home with an empty pot of water from the well, the fact of the matter is that we owned it and we can take it back to the well to collect more water or just remold and shape it to produce a better one.
In hindsight though, looking back to 2005, the CPA is but the culmination of all the previous peace accords attempted, negotiated, signed but dishonored, between South Sudanese and the Khartoum's Government. The CPA is a fulfillment of the Koka Dam Accord, the Abuja I and II, the Juba Conference, the Torit, Bor and Akobo Mutinies and the Frankfurt Accord. It is the final realization and incarnation of the Addis Ababa Agreement of the 1972 and the fruition of South Sudan's referendum. It is the embodiment of our sacrifices and the manifestation of our resolves.
That the CPA exemplifies all that there is within the realm of the history of South Sudanese struggle is the reason why it should be annually commemorated irrespective of the current socioeconomic and political realities in South Sudan. It is just good and befitting for and by its own self. It is the history of us, now and in the foreseeable future!
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The Hague court readjust the boundaries of Abyei regionPosted: July 21, 2011 by PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd. in History
Tags: Abyei, Hague Court on Abyei borders, Hague readjust abyei borders, Misiriya Arab, Ngok Dinka
The Hague court readjust the boundaries of Abyei region
(Summary by Charles Amoli)
22nd, July 2009
On Wednesday 22nd, July 2009, the Hague court readjust the boundaries of Sudan's disputed oil-producing Abyei region – ceding the key oilfield areas of Heglig and Bamboo outside Abyei and placing them in the north Sudan district of Southern Kordofan.
(Click on either maps to see enlarged map)
The Tribunal defines the western and eastern boundaries of the Abyei Area as indicated on the Tribunal's Award Map: The western boundary runs along longitude 27o50'E from latitude 10o10'N south until it intersects with the 1956 Kordofan-Darfur boundary. The Abyei Area's western boundary then follows the latter until it meets the former. The eastern boundary of the Abyei Area runs along longitude 29o00'E, from latitude 10o10'N south until it intersects with the Abyei Area's southern boundary:
(a) Northern Boundary
- In respect of the ABC Experts' decision that "[t]he Ngok have a legitimate dominant claim to the territory from the Kordofan – Bahr el-Ghazal boundary north to latitude 10o10'N, the ABC Experts did not exceed their mandate.
- In respect of the ABC Experts' decision relating to the "shared secondary rights area between latitude 10o10'N and latitude 10o35'N, the ABC Experts exceeded their mandate.
- The northern boundary of the area of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms transferred to Kordofan in 1905 runs along latitude 10o10'00N, from longitude 27o50'00E to longitude 29o00'00E.
(b) Southern Boundary
- In respect of the ABC Experts' decision that "[t]he southern boundary shall be the Kordofan – Bahr el-Ghazal – Upper Nile boundary as it was defined on 1 January 1956, the ABC Experts did not exceed their mandate.
- The southern boundary as established by the ABC Experts is therefore confirmed, subject to paragraph (c) below.
(c) Eastern Boundary
- In respect of the ABC Experts' decision that "the eastern boundary shall extend the line of the Kordofan – Upper Nile boundary at approximately longitude 29o32'15″E northwards until it meets latitude 10o22'30″N, the ABC Experts exceeded their mandate.
- The eastern boundary of the area of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms transferred to Kordofan in 1905 runs in a straight line along longitude 29o00'00E, from latitude 10o10'00N south to the Kordofan – Upper Nile boundary as it was defined on 1 January 1956.
(d) Western Boundary
- In respect of the ABC Experts' decision that "[t]he western boundary shall be the Kordofan – Darfur boundary as it was defined on 1 January 1956, the ABC Experts exceeded their mandate.
- The western boundary of the area of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms transferred to Kordofan in 1905 runs in a straight line along longitude 27o50'00E, from latitude 10o10'00N south to the Kordofan – Darfur
boundary as it was defined on 1 January 1956, and continuing on the Kordofan – Darfur boundary until it meets the southern boundary confirmed in paragraph (b) above.
(e) Grazing and other Traditional Rights
- In respect of the ABC Experts' decision that "[t]he Ngok and Misseriya shall retain their established secondary rights to the use of land north and south of this boundary, the ABC Experts did not exceed their mandate.
- The exercise of established traditional rights within or in the vicinity of the Abyei Area, particularly the right (guaranteed by Section 1.1.3 of the Abyei Protocol) of the Misseriya and other nomadic peoples to graze cattle and move across the Abyei Area (as defined in this Award), remains unaffected.
In arriving at its decision, the Tribunal emphasizes that its mandate was limited by the Parties' agreement in the Arbitration Agreement. The Tribunal acknowledges the possibility that the boundary lines may inadvertently lead to the partition of an inhabited permanent settlement, such as a village or town, in a manner that causes manifest impracticability to the inhabitants. In this regard, the Tribunal urges the Parties to begin immediate discussions with a view to reaching express agreement to mitigate hardships on the ground and to facilitate resolutions to such problems.
|Latitude (N)
|Longitude (E)
|9o47′ N*
|27o50'00" E
Intersection of the Kordofan-Darfur boundary, as it was defined on 1 January 1956, with the line of longitude.
|10o10'00" N
|27o50'00" E
Intersection of the lines of latitude and longitude as determined by the Tribunal.
|10o10'00" N
|29o00'00" E
Intersection of the lines of latitude and longitude as determined by the Tribunal.
|9o40′ N*
|29o00'00" E
Intersection of the Kordofan-Upper Nile boundary, as it was defined on 1 January 1956, with the line of longitude.
* The latitude values are approximate only and have been derived graphically from maps submitted by the Parties.
- Leaders from both sides accepted the ruling, calling it a compromise.
- "We think about a minimum of 10,000 square kilometers have been returned to the north. Most importantly this territory includes the disputed oilfields," said Dirdeiry Mohamed Ahmed, representing the NCP at The Hague.
- "We want peace. We think this decision is going to consolidate the peace," south Sudan's Vice-President Riek Machar told reporters at The Hague. "We came to see justice and it's a decision we will respect."
- "We have given our word (to accept the judgment) and by our word we will stand," said the South Sudan President Salva Kiir.
- The residents of Abyei region said they were satisfied with the ruling. "The important thing is we know where our territory is now," said tea stall owner Nyan Abok. "Land is more important than oil," added aid worker Kuol Deng Alak.
Documents and maps Detial:
- – The Abyei Boundary – Final Award document, 22 July 2009
- – The Abyei Boundary – Final Award Map, 22 July 2009
- – The opinion of Judge Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh (Member of ICJ)
Will the two parties abide to this document…?


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Bryn Smith
|Bryn Smith
August 11, 1955
Marietta, Georgia
|MLB debut
|September 8, 1981, for the Montreal Expos
|Last MLB appearance
|June 1, 1993, for the Colorado Rockies
|MLB statistics
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Bryn Nelson Smith (born August 11, 1955 in Marietta, Georgia, U.S.) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1981-1993.
Selected in the 49th round in 1973 as the 779th player,[1] Smith made his Major League debut with Montreal. He had a pair of 5-game winning streaks in 1985 and was picked Expo Player of the Month for July by Montreal baseball writers after a 3-1 record and 1.74 ERA. In 1989 he became a subject of teasing when he complained in a Sports Illustrated article about the playing conditions in Montreal, which included the inconvenience of having to drive to Plattsburgh New York to buy Dorito chips.[2] Smith was the first winning pitcher in Colorado Rockies history, defeating Montreal, 11-4, on April 9, 1993.
Smith attended Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California where he was an All Western Conference Selection. He takes his first name from the initials of his grandfather, Baxter Robert Young Nisbet.[3]
Smith is currently the pitching coach for the Santa Maria Packers of the Pacific West Baseball League.
See also
- ↑ Cardinals' Media Relations, ed. (2001). St. Louis Cardinals 2001 Media Guide. Hadler Printing Company. pp. D-18.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Bryn gets birthday gifts; Paul Carbray. The Gazette. Montreal, Que.: Aug 12, 1989
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Top Comparisons
Users ranked 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata against other cars which they drove/owned. Each ranking was based on 9 categories. Here is the summary of top rankings.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand TouringReview
A Sexy Convertible Sports Car For A Fraction Of What It Should Cost —
I bought my first MIata in 1991, the second year they were on the market and still had those flip up headlights. I drove it for 11 years, and sold it in 2002--and only because I was moving to Sydney, Australia and couldn't take it with me. It had 103k miles on it, and still drove like a dream. I never had a single problem with it mechanically. Mazdas, from my experience, are well-built, a great value for money, and I believe a quite underrated brand of cars. When I returned to the US in 2011, I was older (47), but yearned for the days before my 9-year stint overseas. While it was completely impractical (you can't really haul much of anything in it and there is only room for 2), I found myself in Mazda Oakland looking at this car--with just 19k miles on it, and even though it was 4 years old, still had that new car smell to it. I decided to take it for a test drive, instead of the Mazda 3 that I came to drive, and once I was behind the wheel, I was hooked. I've had many joyful experiences in this car in the 3 years that she's been mine. One of my first dates with my husband was driving through the Marin Headlands in my Miata, on a gorgeous, sunny day--with the top down, and holding his hand for the first time. Or up to Napa Valley for a weekend of wine tasting. Or to Yosemite in a freak October snowstorm. This car made my middle-aged life feel a little more frivolous, a little more fun. It was the one thing I owned that made no sense for the life I had and I didn't care because every time I got behind the wheel, I was transported back to 1991--a 27 year old driving his first convertible, and feeling young and with a life that was full of possibilities. I am only parting with it now because marriage has brought another car into my life, and with my parent's car (oddly enough--a Mazda 3)--we have one too many cars and my Miata is, well, the most dispensable. You will love this car. You will have fun times, romantic times, great memories. Just none of them about going to Home Depot.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Pros: A true sports car--drives and handles like one and at a fraction of the cost. It's a Mazda. I've owned 3 in my lifetime and they are the most reliable cars on the planet. My first Miata, a 1991 (second year they were out on the market) was sold in 2002 with 103k miles on it. Aside from brakes and oil changes, I never had a single repair--not even a clutch. Great gas mileage--it will go 200-280 miles on a fill up of about 10.5 gallons. Sex appeal--more grunty than the earlier versions, you'll feel young and free behind the wheel. The new 2.0 litre engine has plenty of vroom vroom for a 4-cylinder engine, too.
Cons: You can't go to Home Depot and buy much of anything with this car. Or, take a drive for a 3-day weekend with more than 2 small pieces of luggage in the trunk, unless your passenger likes holding things in his or her lap. But you don't buy this car for practicality, you buy it because it's fun, because you like to drive, because you want a rag top car on those glorious sunny days.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring Hardtop ConvertibleReview
Great Car, Crappy Dealer — The car is so nice to drive that you don't really know how nice it is. I had to rent a car for about a week, it was a brand new Chevy Impala with less than 100 miles when I picked it up. Fresh and clean with all the bells and whistles, I kind of thought that the domestic market had improved. Upon my return, I got back in my car (the Miata) and felt the difference before I left the parking lot. It was amazing. Later when I tried to trade it in at the same dealer I bought it from for $16,400.00, they offered me under $10,000. I still owe $15,250.00 on it. They (Flood Mazda) wanted me to take a loss of $5,000.00, as if it were nothing, and the car was 100 % better than the car they delivered.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Pros: The car handles like a dream, has plenty of power, low curb weight, I get compliments daily on how nice it is.
Cons: The dealer charged me way too much, there are several little things that are a pain in the butt.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand TouringReview
I Love This Car! — This car was perfect for me as it is sporty, really cute and so easy to drive and take care of. It does have a fairly new battery 2/13) and low profile tires were replaced in 3/12. I've taken it on a few road trips and it handles well for long distance driving. If you are looking for a car that shows off your love of sports cars at an affordable price, this is the model for you.
Pros: Great handling; very responsive; easy and fun to drive
Cons: Road noise
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand TouringReview
Zoom Zoom — I love everything about my MX-5. It's a great car and it's fun to drive. Both the Exterior and Interior are very stylish. It's definitely an eye catcher. The stereo sounds great even with the top down. I also like the fact that it has a trunk.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Pros: Great car and fun to drive
Cons: none
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata TouringReview
The Best Car Ever Made — For the price you will not fine a finer piece of automobile machinery made in the planet. This is a true sports coupe. WIth the cabriolet aspect adding more fun to a car that is already the most fun car to drive. Just read the reviews, consistently a top 10 car of the year on Motor Trend. Positively reviewed by every automobile authority. Top Gear's review questions why someone would ever opt for a BMW Z4 instead of the Mazda MX-5. I purchased the car used (single owner, florida lady owned) and consider the decision the best value for the dollar transaction I've ever made. I now look for excuses to make errands.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Pros: Power, Handling, Build Quality, Everything is in the right place, when driving you feel one with the car, this car is a complete experience in pure fun.
Cons: Limited Cargo Space.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata SportReview
Fast, Fun, Sexy, Wide Open Perspective On Your Daily Drive. — Absolutely love this vehicle, it is by far one of the most fun cars I have driven. Takes summer tires so got to expect some replacements every season or so, but I wouldn't trade the fun of driving this car for the world, it is amazing!
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Pros: Fun, Fast, Gets you looks
Cons: I would not avoid it
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata SportReview
Best Value Roadster — Great rear wheel drive light sportcar. sharp handling that puts a simle whereever you drive. Easy manual cavas folding roof. This is old school and the best for it. the runnig expnces are low. I cant think of any other roadster in its price
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Pros: driving fun
Cons: build quality, interior
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand TouringReview
Amazing Car — I really love this car because it is really fun although it does not have a very powerful motor, its powerful enough to get to from point a to point b in a fast manner, if you want to be seen, you ough to buy one
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Pros: look, comfort
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata SportReview
Lightning Mcqueen - My Bright Red Mx5 — I now own a MX5 coupe roadster - hard top convertible. The lid goes down in 12 seconds and I`ve had many looks of amazement as most people think it`s a `hard top`. You do have to rev it pretty hard to make it sound like a sports car. Very practical for everyday use and quite economical for a sports car.
Pros: fast, good looks, brilliant folding roof, very good handling
Cons: have to rev fast to make it sound like a proper sports car
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata SportReview
Nc Miata — 30,000 miles with nary a problem... 28-32mpg, even quick enough to get out of its own way. Great for autocross, or on dirt roads in the wilderness. Even fits all my camping gear. Modern build quality with the fun factor of the old Miatas. Love the red. Yo <3 mi Mazda!
Pros: fun to drive, well built, great gas mileage
Cons: a little noisy on road trips, tight seats
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Great Third Car
I was waiting for the new ND design but I want the retractable hardtop and not canvas. So I bought a 2012 Special edition for $a measly $20600 with 19K miles. The car is really fun to drive and handle... Read More
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews
Phenomenal Genuine Traditional Roadster
For those who remember the roadsters of the 70's MG,Triumph, Fiat this is a great reliable representation. Great third car - I was waiting for the more masculine new ND design but I want the retracta... Read More
Fun Ride With A Hard Top Convertible & Not Expensive To Maintain
Fun ride with a hard top convertible and not expensive to maintain. The ride is very good & the 6 speed shifting has a very good sync. system, even for my wife, who loves driving it. The heated seat... Read More
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews
Fun To Drive!
Bought this looking for a fun to drive car for the mountains and weekends - delivers on all counts! Super fun to work the manual transmission on mountain and curvy roads - hugs corners unbelievably... Read More
Best Roadster I Have Owned.
I have owned a toyota celica gt, mazda rx7 gxl, mazda rx7 turbo II, Porsche boxster, Porsche Boxster S, Porsche 911 Carrera, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and a Toy Corolla XRS. While a few of these w... Read More
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews
Fun Reliable Roadster
The Miata is the most affordable compact sporty convertible. Great for everyday use or as a second car. It is fun to drive and handles great. Decent acceleration for such a small motor. Not made for t... Read More
Awesome Little Attention Getter Hardtop Convertible!
Nothing much I disliked about the car real clean fast little sporty ride. Great gas saver no matter if your going on a long trip or s short supermarket sweep! Make sure you know that a hardtop conv... Read More
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews
Fantastic Car To Own!
Love owning this car!!! My wife and I enjoy taking a late night spin with the top down and looking at the stars or off to the beach on the weekend or just driving around town while others check out o... Read More
'09 Miata Gt Prht
Fun car. Handles like a dream. Hard top has a little more body roll than the soft top. Stability Control and traction control work great, though you will want to shut it off if you want the rear to... Read More
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But the outcome of the European parliamentary elections last month has created fresh fissures: broadly speaking, between those who want more European integration, or much less. And these are now pulling Ms. Merkel in visibly different directions, leaving her looking unusually unsure on her feet and Europe bereft of the closest thing it has to a leader.
"It's not often that Angela Merkel cuts a bad figure," the weekly Die Zeit pronounced. "But since the European parliamentary elections, she looks almost lost, tugged here and there by forces that she does not control."
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I have a confession. I'm so grateful I got cancer. There, I said it. It's confusing to confess something so morbid, but as my year cancerversary (Feb. 14) makes its mark, I realize that despite the pain, poking, prodding, and discomfort, this year was perhaps one of the most important of my life. Difficult -- yes. Meaningful -- absolutely.
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But I know it starts with embracing that not knowing, honoring the unbelievable journey, and celebrating perhaps the biggest milestone to date -- that of completion of the surgeries and treatments. It means taking pause, checking in, and listening. It means forgiving myself and others when I realize that old patterns and behaviors no longer work. It means continuing to be brave and express myself even in the most vulnerable moments. It means nourishing and taking care of myself not because of the cancer, but because I love myself and deserve the best. It means letting myself shine and celebrating the milestones of life -- however monumental or miniscule. It means allowing myself and others the freedom to be who we are. It means loving and being loved. It means surrendering to it all.
As grateful as I am for my year with cancer, I'm even more grateful this chapter has come to a close. I could not have done it without the unbelievable support of my family, friends and co-workers. The opportunity now exists in being able to enjoy the gifts of this past year, but without cancer as the catalyst. Sure there will be residual realizations, insights, moments of panicked symptomology, and follow-up appointments. But for the most part, the completion is here. I'm medically "free from evidence of disease," and I'm proud of who I have become in the process. In many ways, it is fitting that my cancerversary falls on Valentine's Day, for it marks the ultimate love story of all -- that with myself.
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Handheld computers have a variety of ways of accessing the Internet. Fancier handhelds have built in WiFi for accessing the Web wirelessly. For handhelds without this wireless networking feature, there's FlingIt (or it's cousin, Plucker), which allows you to send selected web pages from your desktop computer to your handheld for viewing. (Internet Explorer for Windows Mobile also has this ability). Once on the handheld, the page can be beamed to other handhelds.
The challenge is finding pages that look good on a handheld's smaller screen. Pages that are mostly text, have a limited number of images, and simple formatting are easiest to read. There are some sites that are specially designed for handheld screens, like PalmInfoCenter, Yahoo, and PDA Portal. Another trick to find pages that suitable for handhelds is to do a Google search and include "text only" (type the quotes, too) in your search. For example, for shark research into Google's search field: sharks "text only".
You might be familiar with the free online encyclopedia that can be edited by anyone, Wikipedia. It can be a useful site for students to do research. Now there's a handheld-friendly version of Wikipedia called Wapipedia. It takes the content from Wikipedia and puts it in format that is appropriate for devices with small screens .Whether you're using a wireless network, FlingIt, or some other method of viewing web pages on your handheld, Wapipedia will prove to be extremely useful in classrooms.
For more information on Wikipedia, read Andy Carvin's blog post, Turning Wikipedia into an Asset for Schools.


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Stellar You Wellness Center
We are a Naturopathic and Holistic Wellness Center, providing Integrative Healthcare to Eastern Washington, Tri-Cities and the surrounding areas.
We listen to your needs and use the power of natural medicine blended with scientific methods to help you achieve your healthiest and happiest self. Whether it's - women's or men's health, pediatric care, pain and fatigue, digestive disorders, preventive medicine, oncology care, endocrine or autoimmune disorders, menopause or thyroid disease etc. – our practitioners aim to address the root cause and strive to provide you with quality care.
Achieve stellar health, naturally.


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I have been in recruitment for 12 years, the very thought of it makes me shudder, but the fact is that I still thoroughly enjoy it, in fact would go as far as to say that I love it. Over those 12 years it's fair to say a great deal has changed, for me personally life has changed massively and certainly my drivers and aspirations are very different to what they were all those years ago, luckily Genesis has evolved with me since I joined and I am fortunate enough now to be in a senior position in a great business that now offers my the perfect work life balance.
When I started with Genesis nearly seven years ago my only thought was to take advantage of their commission structure, carry on billing and earn as much money as possible, holiday a lot and enjoy myself as much as possible, of course I had career aspirations but I wanted to live my life and have as much fun as possible.
As with all experienced and successful recruiters it didn't just happen overnight, I have had to cut my teeth cold calling, working till 20:00 every night of the week. The truth is I have worked bloody hard to build up my client base and to finally find myself in the fortunate position that I find myself in today, I know my market well, I know that my clients trust and want to work with me, I don't have to battle for business and being honest I enjoy the benefits of that.
Let's make it very clear I do still care about my career, I have over the years had the options to take what many will see as the natural route of progression and go down a more management based position, I have and believe still have the opportunity to be a business unit director, but I wanted something different.
My life has changed a great deal from joining 7 years ago, of course I still love a wild night out with the occasional Jager Bomb (I am a still a recruiter) but I wanted flexibility within my position, the options to go down a management route would always be there, but right now I don't want to work late or build a team, I want something totally different I want flexibility in fact I want to be at work less. Of course I still want to be recognised as a senior person within the business and my opinion to be valued, also want to be recognised as a top performer and rewarded accordingly, my Associate Director role allowed me just that, but with the change of priorities I also wanted something new, flexibility.
Luckily as I have grown so has Genesis, 7 years ago this would have been unheard of, but as I have said Genesis has evolved and now allows me just that flexibility.
I know exactly what my target is every period, this doesn't vary or be continually "revised" based on me over performing, basically I know every period, I don't have to work till late, I am trusted to get on with my business, whilst I have support when required I enjoy a huge amount of autonomy, I am trusted to deliver, more so as I am now ahead of my year to date invoicing target I am able to work from home each Friday, which is a fantastic benefit for me as it allows me to see more of my wife and daughter, go for walks, go swimming and enjoy the odd sneaky real ale along the way!
Right now this really works for me, gives me great works life balance as well as feeling valued in a business without closing any doors to future career opportunities……. Happy Days!!
Craig Austin
Associate Director


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64 Abbey Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9PE
Offers around £119,950 - Mortgage funding available
Spacious two bedroom mid-terraced property - Residential location minutes from city centre
Property Description
Situated in a residential location number 64 Abbey Road is presented to the market in a partially renovated condition and requires finishing. Offering generous sized accommodation, with full double glazing and gas central heating throughout. With its central location and minutes from the city centre this property would be a superb first time purchase, would suite a professional trades person or a fantastic buy-to-let investment. Early viewing is highly recommended.
The property comprises of : internal hallway leading to all other rooms, lounge, generous sized ground floor bedroom, Shower room WC and hand wash basin, fitted kitchen with a multitude of cupboards and door leading to rear garden. First floor comprises of large double bedroom with bay window.
To the front of the property a fenced garden area with paved path leading to front door, laid mostly to lawn with a multitude of mature shrubs, and assorted plants. A small stone build out building ideal for storage. To the rear a small South facing court yard walled on three sides makes it a safe environment for children and pets alike. Free parking is available to the front of the property.
EXTRAS (Included in the sale) All fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds and light fittings will be included as part of the sale.
The description of properties on the website do not form part of any offer and all statements and photographs are for illustrative purposes only and not guaranteed. Buyers must satisfy themselves on the accuracy and authenticity of each property listed.
Location of Property
By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on 01224 472 441
McEwan Fraser Legal are open 7 days a week: 8am - Midnight Monday to Friday & 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday to book your viewing appointment.
More details
Part Exchange your property for a home on our site
If you are interested in a property we have available for sale and have your own property to sell, we can refer you to MP Ltd (who operate independently of McEwan Fraser Legal). They can offer you a guaranteed cash offer for your own property through this unique Part Exchange option which may allow you to sell your property quickly and easily without any Estate Agency fees or advertising costs. This allows you to make an offer for any property on our site safe in the knowledge that your existing house has a firm legal offer.
Please contact us for further details or complete the Part Exchange form. Remember your dream home could be only a phone call away 0131 524 9797.
Mortgage funding may be available through an authorised mortgage broker
McEwan Fraser Legal are working closely with authorised mortgage brokers in order for our clients to obtain mortgage funding (see terms and conditions, which normally apply, below)
- Aged 18+
- You are in permanent employment
- Self Employed usually need to have 2 years accounts available
- Permanent right to reside in the UK
- You have no adverse credit that would affect your ability to repay funding
Should you wish to obtain further information please complete the enquiry form


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Our mission is to advocate for and help create a statewide system of trails and greenways
to advance health, recreation, transportation, and tourism.
Imagine a statewide, connected system of greenways and trails that promotes economic development; facilitates public access to Florida's natural environment and advances health, recreation, transportation and tourism. This system would connect our communities, nature preserves, parks, beaches, rivers and springs with biking, hiking, paddling and equestrian trails, allowing citizens and visitors a scenic, safe, and healthy transportation alternative to Florida's crowded highways and revitalizing communities along the connected routes spanning the state.


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On Our Radar: The Worst Email Habits
File this under world's worst jobs: Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) is struggling to hire enough people to clean up the Fukushima Daiishi nuclear plant, according to Quartz. Two-thirds of those it secured right after the accident quit within months, while a Reuters investigation found attempts to subcontract turned corrupt. —Melissa Korn
Flowery signoffs, lines-long disclaimers and the dreaded wise or uplifting quote plopped into a signature. Fast Company took note of all the stuff that drives us crazy when it comes to email. —Rachel Feintzeig
Who's the second most powerful person at some companies? It's not the COO or the CFO — it's the assistant to the CEO, writes the Wall Street Journal. These unsung heroes act as gatekeepers to the big boss, and do such essential tasks as keeping them on pace, arranging pet care and planning secret weddings (see under: Zuckerberg). — Lauren Weber
401(k)s are all well and good, but what if your employer doesn't offer one? The government is considering rolling out "retirement bonds," low-risk savings bonds that could appeal to part-timers, the self-employed and others who don't have access to company-sponsored plans, writes Financial Advisor magazine. — Lauren Weber
And finally…
A CEO who turns to his off-road motorcycle to de-stress, in the Journal. —Rachel Feintzeig


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We're always looking for people to write for DownThe18th, so please get in touch if you have anything golf related you want to share with us. Enjoy the post and please share your thoughts!
The Ryder Cup is without a doubt, one of the most epic sporting events to grace this planet. The rivalry, the intensity and the talent on show just puts it on another level, it also plays an integral part in many husband and wife arguments, e.g. "give me that bloody remote you are not watching the golf all day again".
With just over a month to go until the action starts at Gleneagles, I thought it would be a good idea to share some interesting Ryder Cup facts.
- Amazingly, it wasn't until 1977 that a left handed player took part in the tournament! Englishman Peter Dawson was the first leftie; does this mean that right handed people are better golfers?
- The official Ryder Cup trophy weighs in at four pounds and is 17 inches tall and 9 inches wide. This makes it 3 inches taller than the FIFA World Cup trophy.
- The youngest ever golfer to feature in the Ryder Cup was Sergio Garcia. He set this record in 1999 when he made an appearance at the tender age of just 19! Does this mean that he played the tournament in his nappy?
- The oldest golfer to feature in the Ryder Cup was Raymond Floyd who made his debut in 1993 at the age of 51.
- The Ryder Cup was named after Samuel Ryder, an absolute legend who founded the tournament in 1927. He also commissioned the trophy and insisted that the figure on top of the trophy would resemble golfing great Abe Mitchell.
- Prior to becoming team Europe in 1979, Europe was known as Great Britain. The change allowed for a host of new talent to become available, making them a much more competitive outfit.
- In the entire history of the Ryder Cup, there have been just six hole in ones, only one of which came from an American golfer.
- With an excellent overall record that stands at 23 victories, Sir Nick Faldo has more Ryder Cup match winds under his belt than any other golfer. This fact is a testament to his incredible commitment and dedication.
- In the unfortunate event of an injury to a player from either team (e.g. broken nail), both captains keep the name of one secret team member in a sealed envelope. The chosen player will then withdraw from the singles if either of the teams is unable to field 12 players. Both teams are then awarded half a point each.
- Before the Ryder Cup was established, two matches were played between Great Britain and the United States, Great Britain won both matches! Boom!
- In the entire history of the Ryder Cup, three sets of brothers have teamed up to represent Europe. Ernest, Charles and Reg Whitcombe were the first, representing Great Britain in 1935. In 1965, Geoffrey and Bernard Hunt were the second set of British brothers to team up in the Ryder Cup, falling to a comprehensive defeat. In 2010, Eduardo and Francesco Molinario became the third set of brothers to team up in the Ryder Cup. They played an important part in Colin Montgomerie's 2010 Ryder Cup winning team.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I hope you found it interesting. Roll on the 2014 Ryder Cup!
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This article was contributed by David at Venatour Ryder Cup Tickets


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Future Leaders Volunteer/
Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School (LREI) first got involved with Project Renewal in 2013 when the school invited our staff to speak to its 3rd graders about homelessness.
"The kids were confused about homelessness," said Kerry Donahue, Co-Chair of LREI's Parent Association Community Service Committee. "Some of them talked about being scared of homeless people they had seen, so it was great to have Project Renewal staff answer their questions."
Inspired by what they learned, the students and their families made Thanksgiving baskets – filled with food, homemade cards, toys, and other goodies – for families in our En Casa supportive housing program. "This is going to be a real Thanksgiving," said one En Casa mother, upon receiving her basket. "I want to make every holiday perfect for my daughter now that we're in our new home."
The baskets are now an annual project, but this year, the students didn't stop there. For their Martin Luther King Day of Service, LREI's high school group held a drive to collect toiletries, energy bars and other items, which they assembled into 200 "Renewal Kits" – each with a handwritten note – for our mobile medical patients.
"These service projects are a great opportunity for the kids to talk about homelessness, while doing something constructive to help people in need," said Donahue. "We want to keep the conversation going and continue to help."


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Like you really needed more encouragement to go see JK's February tomorrow night (Thursday, 10.29) at the Brooklyn Knitting Factory?
As the only NYC band that continues to hit me in all the right places, I feel compelled to add that their live shows are often utterly transcendent. And if there's anything to be said about churning guitars and propulsive, swamp-thick rhythms in 2009, this is the band that's saying it—while dressed to the nines, no less!
More on Jonathan Kane's February here and here. (The latter includes a free MP3 download.)


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Speakers Bureau
If you are interested in becoming a speaker at one of our Chamber Advanced Marketing Seminar lunches, fill out this form: delandchamber.net/speaker.
Doc Bailey
CEO and founder of the Broken Wing Project, Christopher 'Doc' Bailey holds an extensive list of aviation credentials and serves wounded veterans by facilitating the manufacture of modified aircraft and training for ex-military personnel to enjoy their dream of flying. Doc also operates Sport Pylon Air Races LLC, which funds the Broken Wing Project with proceeds from spectacular sport aircraft races.
Vickie Pleus
Bee Powell
An Architect by trade, Bee Powell combines creative talent with strong planning and strategic skills, having formerly worked as a Project Manager in Sydney, Australia, and Hamburg Germany. She is recognized at the leading edge of her local Real Estate market.
Patrick Shannon
Patrick has been helping clients capitalize on the changing tides of media marketing since the early 90's, not only as an award-winning Creative Director of an advertising agency handling major name brands, but subsequently as the president of a privately-held creative services firm since the inception of Netscape 1.0 in '95.


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Like i said before on my previous post.. i was writing this one (partly) as i was writing the other one. Thats why its been posted so quickly... even though i doubt many people will have noticed because i don't get much traffic on the blog anyway.
Okay so today i would like to inform youuuuuuuuuuuu all about hmm..... lets see now... how to grow taller.
Yes that right it isn't just a myth people can really grow taller. I actually knew a guy who was only 4ft 2 but then with some shoe lifts and height exercises got to 6ft... okay maybe i was exaggerating a bit there but still. The height gain is about limitless only limited on a few things.
But with shoe lifts you will be able to appear to be taller easy.
Right so i have been talking about them but what can they do?
Well height increasing insoles are able to improve gait patterns along with posture! I know this because they improved mine. the orthotics in the height increasing insoles enable you to wear them not for short periods of times like high heels but all day.
With no discomfort you can be tall all day long.
They slip in any of your existing shoes.
I initially read about shoe lifts here:
Plus they write about other intresting products to help you improve yourself on that blog.


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It runs, spots, dripped down my walls ON MY CARPET AND BASEBOARDS IM POSTING PICTURES it was horrible I paid so much money on cleaning products it got all over my brand new carpet (RUINED) PAID AMOST $3000.00 FOR MY HOUSE CARPET THROUGHOUGH OUT AND GOES TO OUR BEDROOM. UNBELEIVABLE A MESS IT LOOKS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!WE BEEN WORKING ON IT FOR DAYS wow I SEE I CAN ADD A PICTURE GREAT! the company is gonna give us only the price of one can of paint, this paint was expensive and we have painted our bedroom before with less expensive paint and it never did this.
Monetary Loss: $950.
Used too much paint, YOU used a wrong roller, YOU did not use paint drop cloths, YOU do not know how to paint, YOU used paint/primer paint, YOU should of done research, and lastly, YOU should of hired someone who knew what they were doing. YOU should not point fingers.
It's like tell a child while YOU are pointing a finger, there are four pointing back at YOU.
Wow who are you.... Take the easy way out hire some one.....Lazy
All paint/primer are horrible. Never take the easy way out.
That extra step may be the most important...especially on a dark color like yours.
I have Valspar paint on every wall throughout my home with no problems, but we did use Kliz primer. Just did a lot of research first.
What another frivolous lawsuit. Pissed Consumer website is great one of the few website where we can exercise our First Amendment Rights
IF these lawsuits exist, please provide more details.
Do you realize that pissed consumer already has lawsuits against them?


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A Teleradiology Company You Can Trust
Real Radiology is a company you can trust with your patients and your business. We understand the responsibility of service to your patients and your clinicians and we have built this business to meet and beat those expectations. Having images read off-site requires seamless communication and accessibility and that is what we deliver.
Unlike other teleradiology companies and groups, we are 100% noncompetitive with you. You may not know that other teleradiology services will contact your hospital administrators or clients to get your business. They do and they will. We will never do this and we will put it in writing. That is trust.
Your IT connection to our service is stable, secure and reliable. Our IT platform was built specifically for teleradiology - to be continuously up running, and stable. No one knows teleradiology IT like the programmers who built our platform and it shows.
With Real Radiology, your patient's data is secured to the highest standard in the industry and our data security will comply with the highest requirements of your business or hospital system.


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This is a test for mummy. She said she read my blog and will read it regularly. As soon as I asked for her opinion, she handed the phone to Papa… sigh! Hmmmm… I do trust her but my eyes are squinting wanting to 'verify' her statement.
So, this is what I'll do – I'll write about what I plan to send as her birthday gift. Knowing her, she is incapable of hiding a thing and will spit out the excitement in a jiffy.
She is the reason why I am conscious about health. While Papa has brought fitness into family, she has been the nutrition expert. She will add weird stuff to our food and it'll still taste delicious. At our residence, flaxseed hides into the naan, an idli befriends oat bran, spinach somehow sneaks into lentils, and soy nuggets pop up when I'm expecting paneer.
I coerced her to take back some of her favorites to India but her luggage already knew no bounds. So, I am about to make a small basket of all the things she misses:
- A bag of quinoa,
- A pound of flaxseed,
- Some chia seeds,
- Dark chocolate covered acai berries,
- Little oat bran,
- A few hazelnuts,
- Raw agave nector, and
- Ritter Sport dark chocolate.


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Why have an Evangelist?
Patrick Encourages Pastors and Leaders to invite the Evangelist and Prophetic Ministries to their local Church. Find out why!
As a leader in the church for many years, a member of a national board for a fellowship of Christian churches, and founder and former senior pastor of Church in the Word in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago-land, Patrick is keenly aware of the pressures and needs of leaders in the church today.
One of his goals is to help leaders tackle the enormous challenges that face them and come alongside them to achieve the vision that God has put in their hearts.
Many churches and leaders today have a heart to see greater impact in their congregations or great outreach and plant more churches, either themselves or through a mother church. The issue facing them is the "how" to go about it. With practical assessment and the tools to facilitate the task, his experience can help these leaders achieve this vision of planting churches.
Other leaders are facing transition in their churches and are struggling to grow. They realize their need to relinquish some of their duties to other leaders but find it difficult to put in place a strategy to achieve this goal. After raising up leaders and successfully transferring over the church he planted to new leadership, the methods he puts in place could greatly help senior leaders expand their effectiveness.
The following are some of the ways Patrick can help:
Church planting:
- Give an analysis of the church planter (fit the job with the person)
- Develop the vision and goals for the new church
- Establish the culture/DNA of the church based on the calling of the leader
- Develop an effective constitution
- Develop a Biblical and effective form of church government
- Establish a community presence for the new church
- Build a cohesive team of leaders
- Develop a strategy for outreach, discipleship and pastoral care
- Develop a process to identify, train and release new leadership within the new body of believers
Current Leaders:
- Provide Behavioral Analysis to identify and better utilize the leadership strengths
- Access the current methods of discipleship and make suggestions to enhance their effectiveness
- Discover the DNA of the particular leader/congregation/community relationship and bring harmony between them to better communicate the true goals of the leadership/church
- Analyze any dangers to the leadership/congregation within the legal/ethical/spiritual code of the organization
- Provide solutions to better manage personnel/membership and resources
If you wish to contact Patrick please use the contact link above.


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Thirdlove Bra Company
Starting at $68
Many women struggle with intimate apparel that does not fit properly. Thirdlove has revolutionized the bra fitting experience through technology. Just log onto their website (in the privacy of your own home) and answer a few simple questions on their Fit Finder mini quiz. They will compile the data from your responses to determine the optimal size. Then, in just a few days, a beautifully wrapped package of lingerie arrives at your door--that actually fits!
Hammacher Schlemmer, The Brighter Foldaway Vanity Mirror
This compact versatile mirror is perfect for a city apartment or to take on the road. Though it can be folded down small enough to fit into a drawer, it is still super powerful with over ten LED lights and 1X to 12x magnification.
blendSMART2 Make-up Brush
Top make-up artists in the industry swear by this beauty gadget, which uses rotating anti-microbial bristles to provide a thoroughly blended, air-brush finish. The blendSMART system uses replaceable heads with several applicator options including foundation, powder or blush brushes.
Shoes of Prey
Starting at $129
Ever felt the frustration of going from store to store – to find the perfect pair of shoes? Give the gift of personally created heels, boots, sandals or sneakers! Just access the website and then follow the easy steps to create your own pair of shoes choosing all the details from the heel height, to the fabric and embellishments. The process is so much engaging and creative—you may find yourself doing it just for fun!


text: La Jambe is a wine bar that opened in the spring of 2016 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington D.C. Co-owner Anastasia Mori drew inspiration from her hometown, Paris (lucky, right?) in the creation of the restaurant's menu, interior and brand. Being a lover of both Paris and wine, I truly enjoyed the opportunity to create a mark utilizing the lettering style of the traditional Paris Metro while making the menu organized and accessible for wine aficionados and novices alike. I've also been able to put together fun, custom illustrated flyers for La Jambe to promote tastings and other events in their space.


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Don't let the slide slam forward on a 1911 if you can avoid it. They are typically designed to have a round in the chamber when they engage which slows and buffers the impact significantly. A few times, here and there is not a big deal, practicing repeatedly (racking the slide) on a 1911 can cause excessive wear on internal parts, specifically the "disconnector" which usually results in a multi-shot pistol.
Older firearms, anything with a fixed firing pin and rim-fire guns should not be dry fired. Fixed firing pins (typically revolvers where the firing pin is part of the hammer) can be damaged as the pin is designed to strike the primer of a cartridge. Without the cartridge in the cylinder, the forward movement of the hammer freely strikes the hammer nose bushing and the frame which places excessive stress directly on the hammer. Rim-fire guns can actually damage the chamber as the firing pin is designed to strike the cartridge rim vice the primer in a cartridge center.
Nearly every other modern semiautomatic pistol has a free-floating firing pin. You will not damage them by dry firing them. Use of a snap cap will solve any concerns you have if you remain unconvinced. I've been dry firing my guns for more than 25 years and none show any deleterious effects.
There are many types of Snap Caps on the market but the better ones are made of aluminum. "AZoom" snap caps are the most common (and the most expensive). AZoom snap caps are made of an aluminum casing with a rubber inert primer and plastic projectile nose. The aluminum casing and rim provide the most consistent feeding from the magazine to the chamber and will not damage your pistol. The rubber inert primer absorbs the shock of the firing pin impact. The next best choices are nickel or brass casing snap caps. Soft metal on tool steel is not much of a risk, but if you're concerned – go with the aluminum.
Don't waste your money on the cheaper plastic ones, they simply do not last. The plastic cartridge rims wear quickly. Also, if mixing live ammunition with snap caps for malfunctions drills or trigger controls drills, the heat from the hot chamber will expand the plastic. Typically, the rim will break off leaving the round stuck in the chamber. Then you get to punch it out with a rod… Plastic snap caps are just a bad material solution.
If you're serious about getting better with your firearm, dry practice is critical to your success and snap caps are probably the cheapest training tool you can buy to improve your shooting!
~ Chris White


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Causes of Meningitis
Meningitis is usually caused by infection from a bacterium or virus that has penetrated the nervous system. Most cases of meningitis are caused by bacterial or viral infection, although meningitis can also be caused by other conditions, such as allergic reactions to drugs, fungi, or parasites.
Viral meningitis is responsible for most cases of meningitis and is also usually (although not always) less severe than bacterial meningitis.
Bacterial meningitis is a serious disease that can cause death or permanent brain damage if not treated by a physician immediately. Acute bacterial meningitis is most common in children age 1 month to 2 years. However, localized outbreaks can occur in self-contained groups living in close quarters, such as college students living in dorms or people living in military barracks. Elderly people and those with compromised immune systems (eg, patients with HIV/AIDS) are also at risk.
Although the mortality rate from bacterial meningitis has dropped in recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 10 to 14 percent of people with bacterial meningitis die, and 11 to 15 percent of people who recover are disabled (CDC 2005 [meningococcal disease]).