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Joseph Coohill, DPhilAssistant Professor
McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts
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Phone: 412.396.6478
Education:DPhil, Modern History, University of Oxford
M.A., History, University of Melbourne
B.A., History, Humboldt State University
Dr. Coohill specializes in 19th century Britain, Ireland, and the British Empire. His research concentrates on the connections and clashes between politics and culture, as expressed in the fine arts, especially architecture and painting. He is currently working on a book on the building of the new Houses of Parliament in the 1830s and 1840s, and is editing the diary of Sir George Hayter, who was Queen Victoria's portrait artist and a noted political portraitist.
Ideas of the Liberal Party: Perceptions, Agendas, and Liberal Politics in the House of Commons, 1832-1852 (2011)
Ireland: a Short History (3rd ed., 2008)
HIST 151: Shaping of the Modern World
HIST 252: India, Pakistan, and South Asia
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Mental Cases
MENTAL CASES by WILFRED OWEN
Who are these? Why sit they here in twilight? Wherefore rock they, purgatorial shadows, Drooping tongues from jaws that slob their relish, Baring teeth that leer like skulls' teeth wicked? Stroke on stroke of pain,---but what slow panic, Gouged these chasms round their fretted sockets? Ever from their hair and through their hands' palms Misery swelters. Surely we have perished Sleeping, and walk hell; but who these hellish?
---These are men whose minds the Dead have ravished. Memory fingers in their hair of murders, Multitudinous murders they once witnessed. Wading sloughs of flesh these helpless wander, Treading blood from lungs that had loved laughter. Always they must see these things and hear them, Batter of guns and shatter of flying muscles, Carnage incomparable, and human squander Rucked too thick for these men's extrication.
Therefore still their eyeballs shrink tormented Back into their brains, because on their sense Sunlight seems a blood-smear; night comes blood-black; Dawn breaks open like a wound that bleeds afresh. ---Thus their heads wear this hilarious, hideous, Awful falseness of set-smiling corpses. ---Thus their hands are plucking at each other; Picking at the rope-knouts of their scourging; Snatching after us who smote them, brother, Pawing us who dealt them war and madness.
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Originally to be undertaken with Manchester artist Frederic Shields, Brown was eventually commissioned to complete all twelve of the Town Hall murals depicting scenes from Manchester's history.
To complete the murals, Brown moved to Manchester from London in 1881, living and working in the city for around 6 years.
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16 U.S. Code § 825s–1 - Southwestern area sale and transmission of electric power; disposition of receipts; creation of continuing fund; use of fund
All receipts from the transmission and sale of electric power and energy under the provisions of section 825s of this title, generated or purchased in the southwestern power area, shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts, except that the Treasury shall set up and maintain from such receipts a continuing fund of $300,000, including the sum of $100,000 in the continuing fund established under the Administrator of the Southwestern Power Administration in the First Supplemental National Defense Appropriation Act, 1944 (57 Stat. 621), which shall be transferred to the fund established; and said fund of $300,000 shall be placed to the credit of the Secretary and shall be subject to check by him to defray emergency expenses necessary to insure continuity of electric service and continuous operation of the facilities, and to cover all costs in connection with the purchase of electric power and energy and rentals for the use of facilities for the transmission and distribution of electric power and energy to public bodies, cooperatives, and privately owned companies: Provided, That expenditures from this fund to cover such costs in connection with the purchase of electric power and energy and rentals for the use of facilities are to be made only in such amounts as may be approved annually in appropriation Acts.
Source(Oct. 12, 1949, ch. 680, title I, § 101,63 Stat. 767; Aug. 31, 1951, ch. 375, title I, § 101,65 Stat. 249.)
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Taylor Swift has composed the end credits song for the upcoming movie One Chance , but she doesn't appear in the flick. However, that doesn't mean that she's not interested in doing more film work down the road.
Taylor has appeared in the movie Valentine's Day , and has provided the voice for a character in the animated film The Lorax. She's also done some TV work, with small roles in New Girl and CSI . But as for making another movie, she tells E! Online that any film project would have to be good enough to distract her from her first love.
"That's always something that's in the back of my mind, if the right thing came along," she tells E!. "It would have to be something so amazing that it would take me away from writing songs and touring, which would have to be an incredible script."
Meanwhile, Taylor has tweeted a link to the trailer for One Chance, but unfortunately, but the song, called "Sweeter than Fiction," isn't in the trailer.
"The first trailer for One Chance!! Feeling so honored to have written the end credit song with @jackantonoff ," Taylor wrote. Jack Antonoff is the guitarist for Grammy winners fun . Jack replied to Taylor's tweet by responding, "My sentiments exactly."
How did Taylor and Jack end up collaborating on the song, which is called "Sweeter than Fiction"? It's not clear, but he does date Taylor's pal, Girls star Lena Dunham , so perhaps they met that way. Interestingly, Jack also co-wrote "Brave" with Sara Bareilles , who joined Taylor on stage last month in Los Angeles.
As previously reported, One Chance tells the true story of Paul Potts, who became a star after showing off his opera-singing skills on Britain's Got Talent. Taylor says Potts' story really inspired her.
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Good Monday to you!
I have gone through your comments thus far on my choices for the Atlanta 50 in our Spring Dining Guide, and I will try below to excerpt your opinions and answer your questions in a way that can make sense of this complex but interesting dialogue.
Major thanks to commenter Ryan who made this awesome checklist for folks who want to make the rounds.
Here's what I've got:
Questions about procedures:
What's Missing from this list:
If you have to choose between two similar spots…
You picked WHAT?
And, finally:
March 26th, 2012
2:26 pm
The Varsity. Nuff said……burp.
March 26th, 2012
2:59 pm
"Barbecue restaurants are so tough to judge because barbecue is a thing that happens, it isn't a product to keep warm to wait for customers. " – Spot-on explanation, John.
March 26th, 2012
3:38 pm
John, I think the Local Three and the Taqueria del Sol issues are similar, just from different perspectives. You can't see what we see and thus cut Local Three, and many of us just cannot understand your devotion to TDS, especially when there are any number of markedly better variants available, even nearby. But, you're the one making the list, so your biases prevail.
March 26th, 2012
4:01 pm
James is two behind in his New York Times restaurant critics. Current one is Pete Wells, who followed Sam Sifton, who was preceded by Frank Bruni. Atlanta doesn't have sophisticated enough palates to support a restaurant anywhere near the quality of Per Se or 11 Madison Park. If Restaurant Eugene's Applebee's-like service ("Hi, I'm Eric and I'll be your server . . .") and mediocre food (deep fried sweetbreads that taste like McDonald's chicken nuggets) pass for "fine dining," definitely mention the price, and the fact that it isn't worth it. And teach "Eric the Server" that the "ch" in bruschetta is hard.)
March 26th, 2012
4:27 pm
Anis and Basil's…Across the street from each other and always have consistancy and courtesy. No TV chefs or headline making noveau this or that. Exraordinary food at decent prices offered in an incredible atmosphere and friendly service. Wonderful to have them in the neighborhood and if I had stars to give they would be at the top of my list. Not real sure why anyone would think Eugenes had Applebee's like service, maybe you can expound upon this when you rearview them.
March 26th, 2012
5:57 pm
I will say this about the Vendi Vidi Vici comment above… it is simply inconceivable that anyone who has been to Italy would think that Vendi Vidi Vici is a superior (i.e., top 50) restaurant.
March 26th, 2012
5:59 pm
While I have immense respect for what Eugene does, I was disappointed by the food (I can overlook the obvious (and they were obvious) service issues), but the fact that the food struck me as uninspired didn't make me want to return, ever. At the end of the day, I go to a restaurant to eat, not to be massaged emotionally by the service staff. I'll go to a place with crappy service for wonderful food- but not the other way around.
March 26th, 2012
7:37 pm
Try The Beirut in PTC since you are looking for middle eastern. It's like eating at your Lebanese neighbors home. Best hummus and kebabs. Or try Founders in Senoia. Nice atmosphere and good southern food.
March 26th, 2012
9:28 pm
John: thanks for the comments re Floataway. I agree, but check out that wine list.
I did want to respond to Gerald's comment regarding the lack of 5-star restaurants in ATL. You have actually addressed this back in the April, 2011 Spring Dining Guide. And you correctly make the point that the best that ATL has to offer pales in comparison with the best of the best. Of the three restaurants you listed as true 5-star restaurants in the Southeast, I've eaten at two. McCrady's is state of the art southern, Miller Union or 4th and Swift elevated to another level (although if you really want the best restaurant in Charleston, it's Brock's other restaurant, Husk). And Blackberry Farm? Transcendent.. I've eaten there multiple times. What they do with food leaves Bacchanalia or Eugene in the dust. No contest. And that's ignoring the incredible setting and the 150,000 bottle wine cellar.
James is right: the lack of fine dining in ATL is sad, and embarrassing. In so many cities of equal or lesser size, there are many more true destination fine dining restaurants. But it's not because you publish the prices in your reviews! It's because we have yet to grow a population of demanding clients who are willing to spend some money, and put on decent clothes (sorry, ATL, no shorts, no khakis, no sneakers), and support world-class (and truly 5-star) restaurants. With thoughtful reviews like yours maybe we'll get there someday.
March 27th, 2012
7:53 am
JDK – you are called a food critic for a reason… be critical. Nowadays everyone is emotionally attached to their blog's favorite spot so they do not seem behind the times. Atlanta has more bad restaurants (that manage to survive year after year) than good ones. Somebody needs to call it like it is!
I am personally over all of the reality TV chefs that can not even run a 200 cover service!
We long for the days of the anonymous, crusty old european chef that never came out from behind the line… think the old Atlanta Fish Market when it was located in the Lenox Mall Food Court. Crisp, barely noticeable service, and simple, fresh, prepared to order food !
Anyone remember those days?
March 27th, 2012
9:09 am
I don't get Fox Brothers – I've tried it many times and I've never been overly impressed with the food. Neat place, great beer, but food leaves a lot to be desired. The best BBQ is outside of the Perimeter at BBQ1 (that I've tried).
March 27th, 2012
10:20 am
Has Fox Brothers suffered because of Big Tex's Cantina and some divided attention? I have been thoroughly unimpressed after several visits to the Decatur joint and haven't been to the DeKalb Avenue place in many moons.
Four years on and I still take great comfort in Lance Gummere's offerings at The Shed at Glenwood.
March 27th, 2012
11:14 am
What about Nahm Thai in Alpharetta? You really should try them John.
March 27th, 2012
6:14 pm
Still waiting for 'Tom' to show up and dismiss you again, John…
March 27th, 2012
7:59 pm
TheFoodList, the PINK Fish Market at Lenox was my favorite real restaurant for many years. It has never been the same.
March 27th, 2012
9:07 pm
Thanks for the explanation John, and for the terrific list and interactive map.
Considering typical Atlanta rush hour traffic before Atlanta meals, maybe it would be OK to include Five & Ten? A little more than an hour commute for James Beard nominated food?
March 28th, 2012
9:37 am
what the hell? just do a top 100 list
March 28th, 2012
2:23 pm
I would've included Double Zero Napoletana and La Petite Maison.
I would've eliminated Viande Rouge (disappointing service; food hit-or-miss) and Tomo (I've been there a number of times for lunch, and just never understood what the fuss was about. Maybe I'm missing the "right" thing to order, but I've been a sushi fan for 20 years, so if I'm missing it, it's likely others are as well.)
March 31st, 2012
2:48 am
I have eaten at Per Se. Frankly, I would take Bacchanalia any day, without factoring in price. Consider price (north of $1600 for four people five years ago at Per Se), and the winner is even more apparent in my book. Please don't fall for Thomas Keller's silly little games.
And to the post above regarding the way far too many Atlantans dress for dinner, I second the motion. I wish people would put on something that looks appropriate for dining in our best restaurants. The sloppiness of some is amazing.


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So what this whole acting "white" or acting "black" ordeal? In an attempt to avoid discussing the anthropological argument, I'm just going to skip straight to my sociological observations. You're welcome
I'm black. I'll just throw that out there. If I had a dollar for every time someone told me I wasn't black or that I "act white," I would surely be rich by now. Despite race being observationally defined since, I don't know, forever (you get my point), now it not only lies in the way you look, but the way you act.
Since when does being black mean:
1. Listening to rap and r&b music
2. Being uneducated
3. Having a criminal record
4. Using bad grammar/spelling/etiquette
5. Drugs
Since when does white mean:
1. Listens to anything but rap and r&b
2. Higher education
3. No criminal past
4. Proper
5. Clean
To be completely clear, calling me "not black" does not fit. While I fit into none of the implied categories my physical being is still considered black. To say I "act white" also does not fit.While I do fit into a few of those categories, it is still inaccurate. Until I no longer get the discrimination of being a black woman (and regardless of what you think or what you see, it does exist), then I will always be black despite my inability to fit the proper stereotypes that identify me as such.


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36th Meeting of the Ramsar Standing Committee
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|CONVENTION ON WETLANDS (Ramsar, Iran, 1971)
36th Meeting of the Standing Committee
Gland, Switzerland, 25-29 February 2008
Subgroups' reports
Standing Committee 36: Subgroup on COP10
Report on the meeting of 25 February 2008, 10h00-12h45
chair: Mr Boonam SHIN (Korea), Austria, El Salvador, Kenya, Samoa, Switzerland, Thailand, USA, plus a number of observers in attendance
1) Progress report on preparations by the Republic of Korea
Mr Suk Tae HWANG, head of the Korean COP10 task force, presented a detailed overview on the preparations for COP10 in Korea. His illustrated presentation addressed the conference venue in Changwong, its set-up, hotel accommodation, exhibition space, planned field visits and special events to happen alongside COP10.
It is planned that COP10 adopts a "Changwong Declaration". The subgroup proposes that its intent and contents should be further clarified in plenary under Agenda item 12, dealing with COP10 Draft Resolutions.
Korea intends to establish after COP10 a training and capacity-building Ramsar Centre for East Asia. The subgroup proposes that its purpose and structure should be further detailed, in accordance with the discussions to be held in plenary under Agenda item 15.3 addressing regional initiatives in the framework of the Convention during the triennium 2009-2011.
Korea mentioned plans for a NGO conference to happen during two days prior to the opening of the COP. This will be organized without direct support by the Korean authorities nor the Ramsar Secretariat. However, the chair of the Standing Committee suggested that the output of this NGO conference will be reported to the COP in an appropriate way during the opening session.
The importance that the Korean authorities facilitate the issuing of visas to participants needing one and residing in countries without a diplomatic Korean mission was stressed and possible means to achieve this were proposed.
2) Progress report on preparations by the Ramsar Secretariat
The Secretariat explained the planned procedure for pre-registration through Internet. There will be two categories of participants: a) delegates from Contracting Parties, and b) observers from non-Contracting Parties, IOPs, other organizations and NGOs and invited experts working with wetland issues. The Secretariat will check pre-registrations and exclude proponents who do not fit in any of these categories.
It was proposed that observer delegations from NGOs, including Korean NGOs (but excluding the Ramsar International Organization Partners, IOPs), should be limited to 5 persons in each delegation, to be listed by the respective head of organization when pre-registering.
The Secretariat stressed the need to have clarity on a number of logistical issues by mid-April, in time to prepare the translations for the Diplomatic Note including the formal invitation to the COP and supporting documentation on accommodation, side event facilities, pre and post-conference excursions and others that will be sent to all Contracting Parties in early May.
The Secretariat and the Korean delegation agreed to meet again in the morning of 26 February, to discuss the issues of visa, conference venue setting, accommodation, registration, support to sponsored delegates, and others in more detail during a bilateral meeting, and to clarify the way forward. During that meeting, it was agreed that a Ramsar Secretariat mission will visit the conference venue during the week 7-13 April 2008, including an expert of the Ramsar travel agent supporting sponsored delegates.
Several delegates asked how to provide key topics and results of the COP to a wider audience, including notably NGOs and the private sector. It was suggested that such topics could be addressed during specific key note presentations during the COP as well as in supporting and side events. It was strongly suggested that STRP experts actively take part in such events.
3) Procedures for selecting the Ramsar Award/Evian Sepcial Prize laureates at the 37th meeting of the Standing Committee (DOC. SC36/SG COP10-01)
By the deadline of 31 January 2008, 56 nominations for the Ramsar Awards 2008 were received in the fields of education (16), wetland management (30) and science (10) with a good geographical spread. The Secretariat will make a preliminary analysis and submit to SC37 a shortlist of proposed candidates. The Standing Committee will treat these nominations in confidence and go into closed session during its 37th meeting (early June) in order to decide whom to award prizes and how to announce the winners publicly afterwards.
Some delegates suggested that the themes of COPs should remain major communication tools of the Convention beyond the COP itself, e.g. during a full triennium in between COPs. Wetlands and health, climate change and drinking water supply were felt to be important themes to enhance the Ramsar image with others. STRP experts are currently preparing a specific message on health aspects related to people but also related to wetland ecosystems. It was also suggested that the Secretariat prepares media release texts to be distributed to CPs prior to the COP, in oder that the latter can use these messages for promotional purposes at national level.
It was further suggested that the Secretariat encourages the national Ramsar Administrative Authorities to submit COP10 invitations to experts and colleagues in other Ministries (including Health Ministries).
The chair closed the meeting by thanking the Danone-Evian group for their lasting support of Ramsar and the renewed prize money.
SC36: Management Working Group Report
Future Secretariat Structure and staffing (DOC. SC36-16)
1. During discussions in the Management WG, 25 February 2008, the following matters emerged:
i. general consensus that the proposal for the interim structure for 2008 is acceptable;
ii. the need for developing a "partnerships capacity" is generally supported, as a key role for the Secretariat;
iii. that the SG's review and proposals for a 2009-2011staffing and structure is appropriate in a general sense to consider as a realistic vision for a future structure to deliver the aspirations and development of the Convention in an evolving world and the increasing recognition of the Convention as a global and national/regional player in the sustainable use of wetland ecosystems;
iv. that the SG's proposals for future staffing should be seem as a recognition of needs, and that there are a number of opportunities which can be considered by SC36 concerning how such a structure might be achieved - separate from issues concerning debate on core budget issues - such as encouraging secondments from Parties and other organizations; and concerns that there should not be too many "chiefs" without a concomitant increasing in staff delivering on-the-ground support;
vi. the very broad management and leadership role of the current DSG ToR need reworking to streamline the effectiveness and efficiency of Secretariat operations in supporting global and national Secretariat CP support processes;
vi. in the light of these considerations, a simpler and clearer senior management structure can be proposed (see attached Annex diagram), whereby the DSG is directly responsible to the SG, and the DSG then co-ordinates each of the other teams proposed, through a lead person in each team;
vii. there may be a need to therefore identify which posts and proposals should be taken up in Finance SG discussions, and which can be recognized as realistic expectations for supporting future Secretariat structure up to and following 2011, and which need addressing in SC recommendations to COP10; and
viii. that the Secretariat needs to provide further information about current work overloads; and what un-resourced priorities which are set by priorities set by COP (aspirational) decisions (Resolutions) cannot be delivered by current Secretariat resourcing and staffing.
The Management Working Group recommends that the Standing Committee:
i. endorses the interim Secretariat staff structure for 2008;
ii. recognizes that the SG's review and proposals for a 2009-2011staffing and structure are appropriate in a general sense to consider as a realistic vision for a future Secretariat structure to deliver the aspirations and development of the Convention;
iii. endorses this staffing and structure, subject to its amendment with the simplified senior management structure [annexed to this report], noting that nothing in this decision relates to issues concerning core budget matters to be considered further by SC37 and COP10 in relation to any core funding allocations for additional posts indicated; and
iv. requests the Secretary General to revise and update, as necessary, the post descriptions and Terms of Reference of Secretariat staff posts in the light of this Decision, and to provide further information to SC37 on a) what options exist for additional staffing other than from core budget allocations; b) on Secretariat current work overloads, and c) on what un-resourced priorities which have been set by COP decisions (Resolutions) cannot be delivered by current Secretariat resourcing and staffing.
Legal status of the Secretariat (DOC. SC26-15)
The Management Working Group, after consideration of the paper prepared by the Secretariat, recommends that the Standing Committee:
i. recognizes that none of the three options so far evaluated by the Secretariat adressed all the issues and problems identified;
ii. encourages the Secratariat to continues to explore the implications of the three options with inter alia IUCN, Switzerland as host country, UNEP and UNESCO, and to report back to SC37;
iii. have as a guiding principle that nothing in these proposals should increase the costs to Parties in relation to their annual contributions to the core budget.
Transition Committee for Management Working Group
The Working Group agreed that a transition committee would be helpful to establish, and also noted that aspects of COP9 Resolution IX.24 are implicitly time-limited to the current triennium only.
The Management Working Group recommends that the Standing Committee:
i. requests the Secretariat, working with the Chair of the Management Working Group to prepare a COP10 draft Resolution for consideration by the 37th meeting of the Standing Committee, which inter alia establishes a Transition Committee in line with Decision SC35-10, and revises paragraphs 7-9 of Resolution IX.24 so as to remove time-limited aspects; and
ii. requests the Secretariat, working with the Chair of the Management Working Group, to prepare a COP10 Information Paper reporting, as requested in Resolution IX.24, paragraphs 7 and 9, on aspects of the work of the Management Working Group.
Options for mechanisms for Ramsar initiatives to "reach the ground"
The Management Working Group identified a number of concerns in relation to the handling of regional initiatives which are operating within the framework of the Convention (Resolution IX.7), which it also recognizes as a potentially important mechanism for rolling out Convention implementation at national and (sub)regional levels. These include:
- Proliferation of initiatives in several regions;
- Uncontrolled increase in funding requests;
- Increasing demands on Secretariat core staffing to mentor and support initiatives
- Funding allocations inequitable between Ramsar regions; and
- Process promotes fragmentation of (potentially competing and overlapping) initiatives, rather than co-operation within each region
The Management Working Group recommends that the Standing Committee transmit to COP10 proposed amendments to the process and operations of regional initiatives, such that:
1. There will be one 'umbrella' regional initiative per Ramsar region;
2. Each 'umbrella' regional initiative can have as many sub-regional elements as the region desires. These can be organized thematically, geographically, or in any other way that the region desires;
3. Each region will be directly responsible to unite their present and proposed future initiatives under one 'umbrella' regional initiative;
4. Regional Standing Committee representatives will take the lead in reviewing and guiding the development of this mechanism, and reporting to Standing Committee on its implementation;
5. Ramsar Secretariat staff will advise and co-ordinate these mechanisms only through the 'umbrella' initiative in each region;
6. The SC Subgroup on Finance will revisit the current policy of a three-year manximum of financial support from the Convention's core budget support for each individual regional initiative, in the light of these proposals and will make recommendations to the Standing Committee and COP.
[Note. This matter was also subsequently discussed by the Subgroup on Finance]
Secretary General performance assessment and travel authorizations
The Management Working Group recommends that the Standing Committee agree that:
i. the Secretary General's performance assessment for 2007 is undertaken using the form developed and used by the Executive Team for the SG's probation period, and for the Executive Team to complete performance assessment by the end of March 2008;
ii. in line with Swiss legal requirements, approvals for travel by the Secretary General will be made by the Chair of Standing Committee, following submission by the Secretary General of travel requests, including identification of purpose and related costs.
Secretariat ombudsman arrangements
The Management Working Group recommends that Standing Committee agree a clarification to Decision SC35-12, whereby staff issues arising will be addressed in the first instance through established IUCN staff procedures, and that the SC Chair will act as ombudsman if and when a staff issue arises which is not covered by IUCN staff rules and procedures.
SC36: Report of the Subgroup on Finance
2007 Budget review and update (DOC. SC36/SG Finance-01)
The Subgroup received the report of the Secretary General that the 2007 expenditure, based on the provisional financial accounts in DOC. SC36/SG Finance-01, indicate that the Convention is in good financial health, noting that further information on the 2007 final accounts will be provided to SC37.
The Subgroup on Finance recommends that the Standing Committee notes the provisional 2007 financial accounts, pending final audited accounts to be presented to SC37.
2008 core budget (DOC. SC36/SG Finance-02)
The Subgroup considered the 2008 core budget allocations, which overall had been approved by COP9 decision, but which are now presented following earlier Standing Committee requests as structured in terms of allocation to different output-orientated activities.
In response to a request for clarification as to why SC Subgroup meetings do not have simultaneous interpretation, the Secretariat outlined that whilst participation by observer Parties had in recent years increased substantially, that the allocation for such interpretation in the 2006-2008 core budget was currently sufficient only for the three days of SC plenary. If the Subgroup and SC wished to have such interpretation available for its various Subgroup meetings this would need to be addressed in the core budget proposals for 2009-2011 to be submitted to COP10.
The Subgroup on Finance recommends that the Standing Committee approves the 2008 core budget allocations as presented in DOC. SC36/SG Finance-02.
Report on Regional Initiatives (DOC.SC36-23)
The Subgroup Chair noted that the process and approach for future consideration of regional initiative proposals had been considered by the Management Working Group, and that it's report includes proposals on these matters, which will be considered by the Standing Committee in plenary session.
Concerning core budget allocations for 2008 for COP-approved regional initiatives, the Subgroup noted that the requests for such funding (CHF 390,949) considerably exceeded the available core budget 2008 allocation (CHF 279,190). The Subgroup established a 'working group' to develop proposals for SC plenary consideration for equitable allocations within the core budget allocation available.
The working group (Benin, El Salvador, Ecuador, Iraq, Turkey, Secretariat) reports as follows:
- In terms of general guiding principles for recommending allocations, guidance for this funding allocation is provided in Resolution IX.7, within which it was agreed that Ramsar core budget support for the years 2007 and 2008 should be "at the levels indicated for 2006" (paragraph 9), to be "determined by the Standing Committee based on recommendations made by the Subgroup on Finance".
- At the time of COP9, however, it was recognised that Ramsar funding support need to remain flexible and depends inter alia on progress with the operational establishment and the work of the approved initiatives. Resolution IX.12 increased the Ramsar budget line for regional initiatives for 2008, compared to 2007 and 2006, based on the assumption that some initiatives just about to start in 2006, would be operating at full strength in 2008 and therefore need increased Ramsar funding support during this last year of the triennium.
- In line with these principles, the working group agreed the following funding proposal for 2008 in the table below. It is important to note that this covers only the Ramsar core funding part of the finance budgets of the initiatives, and that initiatives have and/or are developing co-financing funding sources. Full financial details on such matters are provided in DOC. SC36-23.
Res. IX.7 2006 allocation
2006 expenditure
SC35 2007 allocation
2007 expenditure
requested for 2008
proposed allocation for 2008
H. Andean
MedWet *
Iran Cnt.
Pacific Isl.
* COP9 decided that MedWet funding support from the Ramsar core budget should decrease during the triennium 2006-2008 and specified the annual amounts in Annex II of Resolution IX.7. The annual amounts cannot be changed by SC decision.
** Res. IX.7 did not allocate specific funding to this initiative listed in its Annex I.A. Later, SC35 allocated funding for two projects under this initiative in 2007. Their implementation was, however, delayed (see DOC.SC36-23).
The Subgroup on Finance recommends that the Standing Committee approves the following 2008 core budget allocations to regional initiatives as follows:
WacoWet CHF 68,000 High Andean Initiative CHF 22,000 MedWet CHF 10,849 CREHO CHF 80,000 Iran Centre CHF 70,000 Pacific Islands Initiative CHF 28,341
Financial implications of the legal status of the Secretariat (DOC. SC36-15) & of the future Secretariat Structure and staffing (DOC SC36-16)
The Subgroup Chair drew attention to the recommendations of the Management Working Group concerning these matters, notably that the proposals for future Secretariat staffing to meet the needs of the Convention should be recognized as appropriate, regardless of the extent to which they might or might not be funded through the core 2009-2011 budget.
The Subgroup noted that there would be financial implications of various aspects of the options for future Secretariat status, but that these were still being explored by the Secretariat and that further clarification was expected by the time of SC37.
The Subgroup on Finance recommends that the Standing Committee notes that there are potential financial implications of these issues, and requests the Secretariat to provide updated information for consideration by SC37.
Small Grant Fund and related developments and future operations (DOC. SC36-24)
The Subgroup considered issues arising from the SGF shift to a portfolio approach (an "SGP"), and the proposals to develop a regionally-structured "Signature Initiative" approach to complement the SGP, in relation to the Management Working Group proposals concerning regional initiatives.
The Subgroup on Finance recommends that the Standing Committee approves the proposals for the "SGP portfolio" and "Signature initiatives" proposals, and requests the Secretariat, working with the Subgroup Chair, to also explore further opportunities for complementary initiatives.
Budget proposals for the 2009-2011 triennium (DOC. SC36-22)
The Subgroup considered the two budget suggestions provided in Annexes I and II of DOC. SC36-22 (for a 4% budget growth and for a fully-funding approach to the the Secretary General's proposal for future staffing (DOC. SC36-16).
Following discussions the Subgroup recommends the following:
The Subgroup on Finance recommends that the Standing Committee:
i. requests the Secretariat to prepare for SC37 consideration, in addition to refining the budget options in Annexes I and II, budget proposals for "zero nominal growth" and "zero real growth" budgets;ii. also requests the Secretariat to prepare for SC37 consideration the advice on the implications for the core budget and Secretariat operations and work delivery in relation to these zero-growth budget options, including inter alia the implications of what Secretariat work would not be delivered, and in relation to the proposed 2009-2011 Strategic Plan deliver and the Secretary General's performance evaluation issues.
In making these recommendations, the Subgroup recognized that there would likely be significant implications concerning allocation of core budget resources to support regional initiatives from zero-growth 2009-2011 budgets, and in the light of such proposals the Standing Committee representatives should discuss informally how regional initiatives could continue to develop without access to core Convention budget financing support, and report to SC as appropriate.
Update on private sector partnerships
The Subgroup recognized the significance of the development of such partnerships but did not have time to further consider their implications.
Report of the Subgroup on the Strategic Plan
1. Progress report on the COP10 National Reporting Format (DOC.SCSC35/SG Strategic Plan-01)
The Subgroup noted:
- the progress report on COP10 National Reporting Format
- that the Secretariat has received one National Report to date; and
- a reminder from the Secretariat to all Parties that the deadline for submission of National Reports is 31st March, 2008.
The Subgroup on the Strategic Plan recommends that the Standing Committee notes the Progress report on the COP10 National Reporting Format.
2. Development of the Strategic Plan 2009-2014 (DOC. SC36-07)
i. The Subgroup on the Strategic Plan agreed that:
- following quite detailed comments from several Parties, incorporation of such comments in the draft to be discussed in the plenary session of this meeting was not possible but would be included in a new draft to be prepared by the Secretariat following SC36 and further debated at SC37; the Secretariat will refer any conflicting changes suggested to the countries concerned and, if necessary, to the Chair and Vice Chair of Standing Committee for resolution;
- a number of general comments should be shared with Parties through this report at the plenary session on the Strategic Plan.
ii. The subgroup noted the following general comments for consideration by Standing Committee:
- the present draft was generally thought to be much improved on the previous version, and the mission, goals and strategies well constructed;
- the introduction was generally thought to be well written but too long;
- under paragraph 3, point (i) of the covering note, it was agreed that, in addition to including the summary of achievements and progress in the period 2002-2006 that will become evident from the National Reports analysis, a summary of the deliverables of STRP in the last two triennia should be included;
- on page 10 of the draft, the bulleted list is 'outward' rather than 'inward-looking': this needs to be edited to better reflect the key aspirations of the Parties;
- slight rewording of the goals necessary to improve their precision e.g. "To work towards the wise use of wetlands by . . . " becomes "The wise use of wetlands is achieved through . . .";
- often several different responsible bodies are identified as implementers of the various strategies in the Plan: it would be helpful to indicate key implementers wherever appropriate and possibly to indicate the key implementers under each KRA; it may also be helpful to indicate different levels at which implementation will take place (such as national, subnational and supranational);
- while the importance of water security, poverty alleviation, food security and coastal regional programmes is not to be underestimated, the Strategic Plan's main focus should be on the primary objectives of the Convention and activities should be prioritised accordingly;
- there is a need for the Secretariat to make every effort to consider the costs involved in carrying out their implementation role in the Strategic Plan. Perhaps we should we look at the Convention's available financial resources and then develop a realistic Strategic Plan or should we design the Plan and then look for resources (which may well not be available). We should perhaps look at setting targets in order to arrive at a realistic financial assessment of implementation costs.
- Standing Committee should consider how the regional initiatives can assist in the implementation of the Strategic Plan; should they play the central role rather than the currently designated focal points?
The Subgroup on the Strategic Plan recommends that Standing Committee:
i. considers the general comments made by the Subgroup; and
ii. requests the Secretariat to integrate the detailed comments from the Subgroup into the draft Strategic Plan for review by SC37.


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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash.--SCRAPS said a passerby noticed two pit bulls tied to a fence without water or shade on Tuesday. A SCRAPS officer found one of the dogs dead when she arrived to check out the situation.
SCRAPS officials said the dog died due to suspected heat stroke.
Officials said the owners were inside the home at the time.
"The first dog had already begun showing signs of rigor mortis, which speeds up during heat," said Nicole Montano, Field Operations Manager. "It appears the animals were tied up the night before and looked at this morning, through a window, at about 7:00 am."
Officials said the owner then went back to bed and did not check on the dogs until the SCRAPS animal protection officer responded Tuesday afternoon.
The SCRAPS officer attempted to obtain the body temperature of the dog but the thermometer maxed out and indicated "HI".
SCRAPS officials said the owners of the dogs could be charged with Animal Cruelty in the First Degree. An investigation was ongoing.


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Starting this weekend, we can no longer refer to Justin Bieber as a "troubled teen star." That's because the troubled singer turns 20 today, March 1.
When Justin turned 19, he declared it to be the "worst birthday," after getting into an altercation in a London nightclub after it denied entry to underage members of his party. He subsequently left the premises -- or was ejected, depending on whom you believe. But will his 20th birthday be any better? Let's look at the evidence.
Justin is currently on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, accompanied by the headline "Bad Boy: Why Justin Bieber Just Won't Behave." The article ticks off all of Justin's recent misfortunes, including his arrest for DUI in Miami; his alleged egging of his neighbor's house, which has made him a suspect of felony vandalism; his alleged assault of a limo driver in Toronto; his antics at a Miami strip club; his alleged use of pot and "sizzurp"; his reported weed-fueled flight to New York for the Super Bowl, and more.
According to Rolling Stone, those around the singer offer various explanations for his sudden descent into tabloid hell. Some say his father, Jeremy , is being an enabler, while others say that Justin's acting out because of his breakup with Selena Gomez . Still others say that Justin's friends, Lil Za and Lil Twist, are bad influences on the singer.
A source close to Justin tell the magazine that one reason why the star doesn't appear to be listening to reason is because so much of what is reported about him is inaccurate. "That makes it harder for him to recognize his behavior," says the source. "It's easy for someone who is acting out to counter claims that their behavior has crossed the lines when they see reporting of stuff that never happened. He feels persecuted and mis-perceived."
So, can Justin Bieber and his career be saved? "The next step for Bieber is to understand that he's in the gutter," crisis PR consultant Howard Bragman tells Rolling Stone . Once he does that, owns up to his bad behavior, apologizes, and -- one source suggests -- blames the drugs, he'll be well on his way to redemption.
As for Justin himself, he knows what he wants for his birthday. He tweeted , " #giveback for my bday. let me know how you are helping change your community and world. thanks."
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Police interviewed Huckaby, she told news station KPIX, and she described the incident as an innocent trip to the park. Huckaby claimed she had permission from the grandmother to take the girl to the park, but that the mom didn't know that.
The girl's 18-year-old sister today told KPIX that Huckaby did not have permission to take the girl. The television station did not name the sister as a condition for her interview.
Tracy police Sgt. Tony Sheneman told CNN's Larry King on Monday that police had no probable cause to arrest Huckaby at the time.
The girl was reported missing on January 17 by a family in the Orchard Estates Mobile Home Park. Huckaby lived in the same complex, also where 8-year-old Sandra Cantu lived before police found her dead body on April 10. Police arrested Huckaby four days later on suspicion on kidnapping, raping and killing Sandra.
The January report alleges that someone took a 45-pound blue-eyed dark-haired girl to a park. The woman and the child were gone for four hours, from about 1:30 to after 5 p.m., according to the police log. The woman who took the girl drove a purple Kia Sportage, according to the report.
Police towed a purple Kia Sportage registered to Huckaby the day after farmworkers found Sandra's body inside a suitcase dumped in a dairy lagoon.
The police log also noted an officer said the girl might be with a mobile home park resident's "granddaughter." Huckaby until her arrest lived with her grandparents, Clifford Lane and Connie Lawless.
When the woman Huckaby returned the girl, the family took her to the hospital. A doctor found benzodiazepines — a muscle relaxant — in the girl's bloodstream, the police log noted.
The girl's 18-year-old sister told the TV station that the girl "couldn't stand up. Couldn't walk. She could barely stand."
Police logs say the girl's mother had alcohol on her breath and carried around some type of drug when she went to the emergency room. Police dismissed the incident because of the mother's drug and alcohol problem, said a friend of the family's who asked not to be identified because the FBI asked the family not to talk about the case, a point disputed by police.
Sheneman said whether a parent had alcohol on their breath would have no bearing in an investigation of a missing child.
• Contact Tracy Press reporter Jennifer Wadsworth at 830-4225 or email@example.com.
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Tatum tosses shutout at OSU
Stillwater, Okla. - A pair of solo home runs and a four-hit shutout from Tatum Edwards lifted the 25th-ranked Nebraska softball team to a 3-0 victory over Oklahoma State in game one of a Sunday doubleheader at Cowgirl Stadium.
Freshmen Hailey Decker and Dawna Tyson each hit solo home runs to help Nebraska build an early 2-0 lead, and that was plenty of support for Edwards. Decker added an insurance run in the top of the sixth with an RBI double, as she finished 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBIs.
In the circle, Edwards improved to 8-4 on the year by tossing her third shutout of the season. Two of the four hits Edwards allowed were infield singles and she struck out eight - tying her season high - while working around two walks and four hit batters.
With the win, Nebraska improved to 13-5 on the year, and the Huskers picked up their first win over Oklahoma State at Cowgirl Stadium since 2006. The win was also Head Coach Rhonda Revelle's 767th victory at Nebraska, tying her with former baseball coach John Sanders as the Huskers' all-time wins leader across all sports.
Oklahoma State fell to 7-10 with the loss. Kat Espinosa (2-5) took the loss, allowing three runs on seven hits in a complete-game effort.
Nebraska jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the second, when Decker hit a high fly ball that just cleared the fence in left field for a solo home run, her third of the year.
In the bottom of the frame, an infield single and a hit batter put Cowgirls on first and second with one out, before Edwards recorded a strikeout and a ground out to prevent any damage.
Oklahoma State then left the bases loaded in the bottom of the third, before Tyson doubled Nebraska's lead with a solo home run with two outs in the top of the fourth.
Decker delivered another key hit in the top of the sixth to extend the Husker lead to 3-0. Senior Brooke Thomason began the inning with a slap double down the left field line, and she was at third with one out when Decker ripped an RBI double to the gap in right center.
Edwards secured the shutout by retiring seven of the final eight batters and recording five of her eight strikeouts in the fifth inning or later.
Nebraska and Oklahoma State wrap up their doubleheader with game two.
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Evidence-based research to better understand and prevent suicidal behavior. I am particularly interested in establishing priorities for which areas future research and prevention should be directed.
Areas of research:
- Suicide in older adults
- Impact by suicide bereavement or exposure to suicidal behaviour
- Assessment of treatment for people at risk of suicide,
- Restriction of means for suicide
- The financial recession and its impact on suicidal behavior
- Register-based research on mental health and suicidal behavior
Honors and Awards
The Alexander Gralnick Award. American Association for Suicididology (2014).
The Health Insurance Foundation, Denmark: Research Grant Award (2012).
The Health Research Foundation of the Capital Region Of Denmark – Strategic Aims, Denmark: Research Grant Award (2012).
The Psychiatry Foundation Region of Southern Denmark And Capital Region Of Denmark: Research Grant Award (2012).
The Health Insurance Foundation, Denmark: Research Grant Award (2012).
The Augustinus Foundation, Denmark: Research Grant Award (2011).
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, USA: Research Grant Award (2011).
The Health Insurance Foundation, Denmark; the Danielsens Foundation, Denmark; the Augustinus Foundation, Denmark: Research Grant Award (2010)
The Ministry for Social Affairs, Denmark. Research Grant Award (2007)
Mens Health Award by the Danish National Board of Health (2006).
Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (2004).
Research grant from the Danish Velux Foundation (2004).
Young Researcher Lecture Award at the 9th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour (2002).
Blue Ribbon Award Winner at the Population Association of America's annual meeting (2002, 2003, 2005)
Doctoral research grant by the Danish National Board of Health (2001).
Doctoral research grant by the Danish Health Insurance Foundation (2001).
Suicide, suicidal behavior, medical record linkage, epidemiology,
Morthorst B, Krogh J, Erlangsen A, Alberdi F, Nordentoft M. (2012) The AID-trial (Assertive Intervention after Deliberate self-harm): a randomised, clinical trial investigating the effect of assertive outreach versus standard treatment in patients with recent suicide attempt. British Medical Journal 345; e4972.
Fässberg, M.F; Van Orden, K.; Duberstein, P.; Erlangsen, A.; Lapierre, S.; Bodner,E.; Canetto, S.S.; De Leo, D.; Szanto, K.; Waern,W. (2012) A systematic review of social factors and suicidal behavior in older adulthood. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 9; 722-745.
Nielsen, S.F.; Hjorthoj, C.R.; Erlangsen, A.; Nordentoft, M. (2011) Psychiatric disorders and mortality among people in homeless shelters in Denmark: a nationwide register-based cohort study. Lancet 377; 2205-2214.
Erlangsen, A.; Eaton, W.W.; Mortensen, P.B.; Conwell, Y. (2012) Schizophrenia - a predictor of suicide during the second half of life? Schizophrenia Research 134; 111-117.
Bolton JM, Au W, Leslie WD, Martens PJ, Enns MW, Roos LL, Katz LY, Wilcox HC, Erlangsen A, Chateau D, Wald R, Spiwak R, Seguin M, Shear K, Sareen J. (2013) Parents Bereaved by Offspring Suicide: A Population-Based Longitudinal Case-Control Study. JAMA Psychiatry 70; 158-167.
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UNITAR Transparency and Anti-corruption Study-trip 2011
21-28 February 2011: Singapore
Developing nations are faced with systemic and interconnected political, administrative, economic, and social challenges. Key issues related to those challenges include some misconceptions about transparency and accountability within their public sectors, which allows for self-perpetuating corruption.
This new training programme provided learning opportunities to selected representatives of nations under conflict by taking them to Singapore to observe various government and not-for-profit organizations implementing state-of-the-art transparency systems or involved in anti-corruption best-practices research and development. A special focus was given to the relationship between transparency and development.
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7 U.S. Code § 6413 - Requirement of initial referendum
(a) In general
(b) Implementation
If, as a result of the referendum conducted under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary determines that implementation of the order is favored—
(2) by fluid milk processors voting in the referendum that marketed during the representative period, as determined by the Secretary, 60 percent or more of the volume of fluid milk products marketed by fluid milk processors voting in the referendum;
(c) Costs of referendum
The Secretary shall be reimbursed from any assessments collected by the Board for any expenses incurred by the Department in connection with the conduct of any referendum under this chapter.
(d) Manner
(1) In general
Referenda conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be conducted in a manner determined by the Secretary.
(2) Advance registration
A fluid milk processor who chooses to vote in any referendum conducted under this chapter shall register with the Secretary prior to the voting period, after receiving notice from the Secretary concerning the referendum under paragraph (4).
(3) Voting
A fluid milk processor who votes in any referendum conducted under this chapter shall vote in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary. The ballots and other information or reports that reveal or tend to reveal the vote of any processor shall be held strictly confidential.
Source(Pub. L. 101–624, title XIX, § 1999N,Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3924; Pub. L. 104–127, title I, § 146(d)(1),Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 919.)
1996—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 104–127substituted "fluid milk processors voting in the referendum;" for "all processors;".
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The Syracuse school district has chosen 15 high school seniors for a program with Verizon Wireless that will culminate in a competition to create the best mobile app. The seniors will take part in eight weekly two-hour training sessions focusing on public speaking, business communication, technology and other skills that can help them in college and business.Good luck to all those participating!
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After the tragic events that took place at a school in Connecticut last year, the Newton County Sheriff's Office is training officers to prepare for such an event in their area should it become necessary."This is one of the critical roles that a deputy has because you never know when the call is going to come. It could be a school, it could be a church, a Walmart and just give them different tools to use in order to be a better officer," said Sgt. Randy Downs with the Newton County Sheriff's Office.The county is training officers to be able to respond should a shooter threaten a public place like a school or church. They recently took over Newton College, using their classrooms as their training ground. The officers, brandishing weapons, were put through different tactical situations.
Downs says moving officers during the training presents them with situations they may not have encountered in quite some time, or not at all."We try to build the officer's confidence and the abilities they have through training by pushing them through training like this, and try to make it intense and getting their adrenaline up," Downs said.All Newton County officers will go through the training including sheriff's deputies, court officers, and school resources officers. "Thorough training will help them be better officers, and return be better servants to the community," said Downs.
During the training, the officers actually shot pellets from their guns in order to make the simulation seem more real.
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Mrs. Evelyn Scott-Lewis, one of eight siblings, was born into the union of her parents, Mr. Dallas Scott and Mrs. Mellie Scott (both deceased) July 16, 1911 in Homer, Claiborne Parish. She shared 99 years of life with honor and grace, having received abundant blessings and eternal rest from Jesus Christ, our Savior, on Sept. 7, 2010.
Mrs. Lewis accepted Christ as her Savior and united with Mount Olive Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully until personal and family illness limited her active participation. Although the church of her membership was Mount Olive Baptist Church, she also attended and participated in the activities of several other community churches.
Mrs. Lewis' public school education dates back to the one-room school of Claiborne Parish, continuing at Webster High School of Webster Parish. Her employment took her into the homes of many public officials and other public servants, many whose lives were greatly impacted because of her strong work ethics and her profound mentoring nature. Her sense of character and integrity was exemplified not only on the job, but also in her home. She was a genuinely devoted, kind, loving, patient, caring wife and mother whose life was centered around her parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her family was her life, and for periods of time in the lives of her parents, many nieces, nephews and other relatives, she served as caregiver and parent in her home.
Mrs. Evelyn Lewis was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Bob Lewis, who preceded her in death in 1933. To their union were born 12 children, six sons and six daughters. Preceding her in death were one daughter (identity unknown) and three sons, Billy Stevenson, Bennie Stevenson and Olester Stephens.
Mrs. Lewis leaves to cherish her memory her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, siblings and other relatives; daughters, Mrs. Mattie Lewis-Cobb of Urbana, Illinois, Mrs. Catherine Scott of Minden, Mrs. Martha Lynch of Shreveport, Mrs. Lorene Bell of Pooler, Georgia, Dr. Ruby Lewis of Minden; sons, Dr. Bobby Joe Lewis of Hertford North Carolina, Mr. Melvin Lewis of Minden, Mr. Henry Lewis of Minden; sister, Mrs. Mary Smith of Richmond, California; and brother, Mr. Clifton Scott of Plaquemine.


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Halestorm Vocalist Lzzy Hale on Duetting with Slash, Sebastian Bach + 2012's Highlights (VIDEO INTERVIEW)
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
via NoiseCreep.com, written by Chris Epting
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2012 has been a beautiful blur for Halestorm. The band -- singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale, her brother, drummer Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith -- released their second album, The Strange Case Of... in April. Just prior to that that, on Feb. 21, their song "Here's to Us" was performed by Lea Michele in the "On My Way" episode of Glee.
In May, Halestorm created history when they became the first female-fronted band to top the Active Rock airplay chart with their song "Love Bites...(So Do I)." Also this year, Lzzy sang on Adrenaline Mob's album Omertá, covering Duran Duran's "Come Undone."
Most recently, Halestorm released a live acoustic EP entitled In the Live Room.
And then there were the tours, which spanned all over the world - Europe, Japan, Russia and finally back home to the States where this week they played to a sold out House of Blues in Los Angeles, their first Southern California gig since an UPROAR show in 2010.
Noisecreep caught up with the band backstage at the L.A. show, just before they delivered a soaring show to a pack-to-the-rafters room full of die-hards.


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Two UAMS medical students practice drilling with a replica human bone Oct. 26 during the Perry Initiative workshop.
Ruth Thomas, M.D., director of the UAMS Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery, right, discusses orthopaedics with UAMS medical students during the Perry Initiative workshop.
Two high school students work on a replica human spine during the Perry Initiative workshop at UAMS.
Two high school students work on a replica human spine during the Perry Initiative workshop at UAMS.
Nov. 13, 2012 | Dozens of female medical students and high school students got a first-hand look recently into the world of the orthopaedic surgeon as part of a national initiative to increase the number of women in the field.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted the workshops Oct. 26 and 27 by The Perry Initiative, headquartered in San Francisco.
The day-long session for 27 high school girls was similar to the one held last year at UAMS. But new this year was a workshop for first- and second-year female UAMS medical students, making UAMS the first in the nation to host The Perry Initiative's Medical Student Outreach Program.
"To increase participation by women in the field, we need to show these young women in medical school and in high school that the obstacles that once existed to them entering the field of orthopaedic surgery are gone," said Ruth Thomas, M.D., director of the UAMS Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery. "They can enter the profession and succeed."
Fewer than 7 percent of all practicing orthopaedic surgeons and doctoral-level engineers are female, according to The Perry Initiative, which holds workshops around the country to try to raise that number.
During the workshops, 22 female medical students and 27 female high school students used surgical power tools to drill, saw and insert rods into replica leg bones and knees. The replicas were made to reproduce the actual weights and densities of real, human bones to demonstrate to the students that women can physically do the work of an orthopaedic surgeon.
"The skills lab was there to introduce them to the concepts in orthopaedics, and the engineering in orthopaedics, to convince them that it's fun," Thomas said. "There are a lot of myths about orthopaedics, including that you have to be really strong. There have been at least two women who came through this program who were no taller than 5 foot 3 inches. You don't have to be huge."
The Perry Initiative's workshop was brought to UAMS by Thomas and Dana Gaddy, Ph.D., professor of physiology and biophysics and an adjunct professor of orthopaedic surgery.
Jenni Buckley, Ph.D., an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Delaware, and Lisa Lattanza, M.D., a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of California at San Francisco, founded the organization.
Thomas said new surgical technology and new techniques make it possible for women to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery.
The university has several female orthopaedists who can mentor young women, and that's one of the reasons The Perry Initiative chose it as a partner in its outreach, Gaddy said.
"UAMS is in the unique position of having the highest percentage of women orthopaedic surgeons in any clinical department, I think probably in the country," she said. "Five of 18 UAMS and VA orthopaedic surgeons are women. That's quite a huge percentage."
The students also heard presentations from Thomas and other UAMS women in orthopaedic surgery, including Theresa Wyrick, M.D., Karen Seale, M.D., and C.J. Vidala, M.D. Buckley also led sessions on safety training.
A panel discussion with medical students covered career/life balance.
Gaddy said she was encouraged by the number of specific, practical questions the medical students asked — things like how to get a preceptorship and what scores are needed to obtain a residency.
Both Gaddy and Thomas said they have heard positive feedback from the students who participated.
Medical students during their training and education typically only have one week of exposure to orthopaedic surgery. Gaddy said that's hardly enough time get a feel for what the career entails and whether a student might be interested in it. So, The Perry Initiative workshop provides students with some additional time to explore it as an option and an opportunity for the organization in conjunction with UAMS to encourage students to shadow orthopaedic surgeons when they can.
"We're gaining in recruitment, but we want to go faster," Thomas said.
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Once the undisputed shopping and entertainment mecca of Washington D.C., Georgetown has seen its appeal falter in recent years.
Now, the historic district is turning to an old - and apparent foe - to help turn around its fortunes: yes, we're talking about Metro.
"It's exciting. We've been waiting for this," says longtime Georgetown resident Tom Birch. "It's at the top of the list of the recommendations."
Birch is an ANC commissioner and on a task force created to plan for Georgetown's future.
"It's important that we evolve and maintain the vibrancy that we've always had here," Birch says, "to offer people who want to come and enjoy this place for the history that it offers, and the shopping that it offers and the dining opportunities and recreational opportunities are fantastic."
"They're recognizing that connectivity is productivity," says Shyam Kannan, Metro's Managing Director of Planning. "And Metro has to be a part of their long-term growth strategy. We're excited to be a partner with them."
Kannan says over the next 30 years or so, Rosslyn is scheduled to get a second Metrorail station which will then connect to Georgetown through a tunnel under the Potomac River.
"Tunneling technology today is much different than it was when the system was built," Kannan tells us. "The days of cut and cover are gone so there will be minimal disruptions to anyone on the surface."
What about the notion Georgetown didn't get a Metro station because people there didn't want one?
"You know, that's a myth," Birch maintains.
"If you investigate the actual history of the design of the system," Kanna adds, "there's not a lot of evidence to suggest that Georgetown did not want a station or purposely blocked the planning of a station there."
The actual reason, we're told, is because the bedrock under Georgetown was too tough for the drilling technology at the time.
Birch says there is something else they are considering as a more near-term solution: gondolas! (Like the kind you will find in Venice, Italy)
"That's exciting," beams Birch. "It's all about providing transportation connections into Georgetown."
And none of it just pie in the sky.
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