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On 8 November 2007, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 15 September as the International Day of Democracy, inviting Member States, the United Nations System and other regional, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to commemorate this day each year. Today we look back on yet another year of remarkable events in the story of democracy – a story that continues to be written by people who yearn for dignity and human rights, for an end to corruption, for a say in their future, for jobs, justice and fair share of political power. The" Arab Spring" is the most recent example of youth, women, and men from all social strata demanding greater space for civic engagement in decision making. These calls for transformational change were not so much about elections but rather a popular cry for choice, participation, transparency and respect for people's legitimate quest for democratic space. These events have reaffirmed the pivotal importance of democratic governance as a system premised on inclusion, participation, non-discrimination and accountability. Democracies are not born overnight, nor are they constructed by holding one or two elections. Democracies are about acceptance and respect for the principles of equity, participation, transparency and accountability. It is also about the respectRead More
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is inviting former foe Sen. John McCain to the White House, hoping one of Congress' most intractable foreign policy hawks will help sell the idea of a U.S. military intervention in Syria to a nation deeply scarred by more than a decade of war.
Having announced over the weekend that he'll seek congressional approval for military strikes against the Assad regime, the Obama administration is now trying to rally support among Americans and their congressman and senators.
Monday's meeting with McCain is meant to address concerns of those who feel Obama isn't doing enough to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad's government for an attack in the Damascus suburbs last month that the U.S. says included sarin gas and killed at least 1,429 civilians, more than 400 of whom were children. On the other side of the spectrum, some Republican and Democratic lawmakers don't want to see military action at all.
Obama's turnabout on Syria sets the stage for the biggest foreign policy vote in Congress since the Iraq war.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) said Sunday the debate will help define how America views its role as a world power.
"The tone that we use while having this discussion also is vitally important. These are issues that should not break down along typical partisan lines, and the debate will provide an opportunity to demonstrate that America's elected leadership can come together to resolve serious issues. People across the country and indeed around the world will be watching closely as the world's greatest democracy debates, and then decides, these important questions."
Sen. Tim Kane (D-VA) , who canceled appearances for Tuesday so he could return for hearings in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the authorization of military action in Syria, said, "I strongly support the President's decision to seek congressional approval of military action in response to Syria's use of chemical weapons. Our nation is stronger in military matters when we act in a united fashion. The opportunity to fully debate this difficult situation will help educate the American public about the important issues at stake and ultimately provide a political consensus that our service members must be able to rely on."
Also Sunday, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-3rd District) attended a classified briefing on the situation Sunday afternoon. Afterwards, he issued a statement saying he was "deeply disturbed" by the significant evidence that the Syrian government used chemical weapons against innocent civilians.
"I am pleased that the President will seek Congressional authorization before committing to use any U.S. military force against the Assad regime. I believe such authorization is required by the War Powers Resolution and the Constitution when there appears to be no imminent threat to American citizens or assets," he said.
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In a tweet Sunday afternoon after appearing on CNN, Rep. Scott Rigell (R-2nd District) said, "If I had to pull out my voting card today, I'd vote no (to strike in Syria). But I look forward to the debate."
Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) said, "It is shocking and deplorable that the Assad regime would use chemical weapons on its own people, and the international community cannot allow this to happen without serious consequences. I believe seeking Congressional authority is the appropriate way forward. Without putting American troops on the ground, the atrocities in Syria require a strong response that will prevent them from happening again and ensure that Syria's chemical weapons stockpile does not fall into the hands of terrorists and further destabilize the Middle East."
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McCain, the candidate Obama defeated for the presidency in 2008, said Obama asked him to come to the White House specifically to discuss Syria.
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In an interview with an Israeli television network, he said Obama has "encouraged our enemies" by effectively punting his decision to Congress. He and fellow Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have threatened to vote against Obama's authorization if the military plan doesn't seek to shift the momentum of the 2 1/2 year civil war toward the rebels trying to oust Assad from power. Obama is trying to convince Americans and the world about the need for action.
So far, he is finding few international partners willing to engage in a conflict that has claimed more than 100,000 lives in the past 2 1/2 years and dragged in terrorist groups on both sides of the battlefield.
Only France is firmly on board among the major military powers. Britain's Parliament rejected the use of force in a vote last week. Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, said Monday the information the U.S. showed Moscow to prove the Syrian regime was behind the chemical attack was "absolutely unconvincing."
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With Navy ships on standby in the eastern Mediterranean ready to launch missiles, Congress on Sunday began a series of meetings that are expected to continue over the next several days in preparation for a vote once lawmakers return from summer break, which is scheduled to end Sept. 9.
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The only reason I'm okay with it is because I'm assuming the family will shift to season 5 if they don't do this show.
You mean if the show doesn't get greenlit? Or if it gets canceled? Because if it gets canceled, they'll likely have to wait until season 6 to shift back to TVD. (although why would Julie bring them back after a whole season's absense? The show will have moved on from them by then)
What comments were you reading, those articles have a bunch of O-fans enthused about it, congratulating Morgan and stuff. Plus despite that it hasn't been confirmed, I think it's obvious the other siblings would join it. You have to keep in mind, a lot O-fans can care less for KC. These are all the reactions I've seen:Happy bc you always thought they deserve their own show, and they're the main reason you watch TVD. Happy bc you hate O's for sucking up the show and now they can get out the way, while show can focus on other underrated characters or just continue that exciting triangle. Upset because CW doesn't have the greatest writers, so you can't see it going past 1 season. Upset because no klaroline, klefan, no klaus trolling mystic falls Upset bc overrated actress phoebe tonkin is in it, yet the ACTUAL originals besides klaus aren't even confirmed yet. Believe it or not a lot of klaus fans don't want him near Caroline, so when they heard about this news I saw them partying and telling KC fans to suck it, lmao. And apparently that fandom tried to do a petition
Believe it or not a lot of klaus fans don't want him near Caroline, so when they heard about this news I saw them partying and telling KC fans to suck it, lmao.
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Rick Snyder doesn't help his state or the auto industry when he ignites a war among his constituents.
Add it all up and GM (GM) had a good year, capped by the government's decision to exit the business after fixing it.
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The GM makeover extends, of course, to products. In January, the Automotive Press Association is likely to select the Cadillac ATS as the 2013 North American car of the year at the Detroit Auto Show.
"This is the first time anybody has eclipsed the BMW 3 Series" in ride and handling," said Karl Brauer, CEO of Total Car Score and a press association member. "No one would ever have imagined that a GM car could overcome a BMW car." In 2010, GM introduced the Cruze and showed it can also compete in the compact market. This year, Cruze is the ninth best-selling U.S. car.
GM, like many companies, has problems in Europe. But it prints money in the U.S. and its future seems positive thanks to the bailout, assuming that it seeks continuous improvement and doesn't fall back into its old ways. Hopefully, Dan Akerson, a press-shy CEO in an intensely followed business, can assure that, even if he refuses to talk to reporters about it.
This brings us to the subject of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and the state's Republican legislators, who recently rushed to approve surprise right-to-work legislation in a lame duck session. Right-to-work legislation is mean-spirited. It enables workers who don't pay union dues to have union protections.
Michigan still has a high unemployment rate of 9.7%. The rate is declining but remains two points above the national average. Nevertheless, Detroit has staged a miraculous comeback, the Detroit Three are doing well in the U.S., if not quite as well as Toyota (TM), and the mood at the Detroit Auto Show will be upbeat.
The United Auto Workers union bears some -- not all -- of the responsibility for the decline of GM and the industry that led to the 2008 collapse. But the union also gets some of the credit for the industry's resurgence since then. It showed that unions and companies can work together to salvage their joint future.
Last year in Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker eliminated many public workers' union rights, basically giving up on any meaningful projects for the state in order to fight a war with half of his constituents. Evidently he inspired Snyder. Of course Walker, unlike Snyder, could say he was pursuing the goal of reducing state spending. This goal is widely shared. Snyder's goal seems more along the lines of helping the national Republican party to undermine a source of Democratic support. That goal is shared only by other Republicans.
The strange thing is that many companies and governments have realized that the best way to deal with unions is to negotiate with them, not pass laws to attempt to destroy them. This is what Boeing (BA) did in 2011. While South Carolina politicians were trying to dismantle labor laws that have existed since 1935, thinking that was how they could protect Boeing's Charleston 787 plant, Boeing sat down for serious negotiations with the International Association of Machinists and signed a deal in six weeks. Then everybody shook hands.
"We were approached with a deal you couldn't really turn down," Mark Blondin, aerospace coordinator for the International Association of Machinists, said at the time.
By the way, whenever Boeing competes with Airbus for contracts, the IAM is among its most effective allies.
On Wednesday, the first poll of Snyder's approval rating since he signed the right-to-work legislation showed a sharp drop. The poll by a Democratic firm, Public Policy Polling, said Snyder's approval rating is 38%, down 28 points from a poll in early November.
The message seems clear, Gov. Snyder: Many voters don't want a governor who is more interested in fighting than leading, who puts national politics above state interests, and who chooses to spend his political capital to fix what is not broken.
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I believe Snyder will be a "one time" Governor that will have acccomplished little in the long run....
Much like Wisconsin.....There was a back door, behind the scenes movement of Politicians and some very wealthy people, performing a coup de grace in a lame duck session of the Legislature......
It was done extremely sneaky...Maybe in the wrong State ??
Big business is not allowed to fail by their supporters in government. Therefore they have no reason to act fiscally responsible. If GM and others had been allowed to "fail" real leaders might have stepped in and redirected the resources into production that would benefit the industry in a positive manner addressing the future. Instead they are just more of the same and we taxpayers are stuck with the results. Government has no business interfering with the market place. The best rise to the top when they know they alone are responsible for success or failure. Government interference distorts reality.
"Right to work" just means you cannot be forced to join a union. Unions can still exist. However, you have the CHOICE as to joining them. The Unions will have PROVIDE a service members are willing to PAY for. No longer can union big shots live as high on the hog. They now have to compete for business.
This should be done all over. Personally, I would NEVER join a union. They have been thugs in the past. They donate their members dues to socialists/democrats/communists. These Marxist organizations will eventually fail, if the have to compete in the FREE market.
Unions make shoody, overpriced, poor quality goods. They protect workers who's substandard work creates these products. If you see a union label, or union help, go elsewhere.
Isn't it a shame that when one peals back the skin on all the negative union talk there is racism raising its' ugly head again.Why is the corruption in unions so mucn worse than the corruption on wall street, or the corruption at the top of big corporations, or the corruption in government, or the corruption in the military? There are still too many in the GOP, the NRA, and the USA who are more worried about the color of skin of the POTUS than the general welfare of our nation mentioned in our constitution. The GOP has managed to keep the sheep, tools, and un-educated on the right still believing that the POTUS was not born in this country. Is it ironic that the billionaires, millionaires, and the elected officials they have bought and paid for have not been able in over 5 years to prove this lie that they continue to beat like a dead horse? In most business they would have been deemed failures, but they keep beating the drums to keep their tools stirred up for their personal wealth and power. These tools are so ignorant about their manipulation by the wealthy that they also believe that the gov. they have been taught to believe is worthless is the same group they use to control our nation and its legal system. Without our gov. to fight wars, pass laws, and hand out tax money for the benefit of big corporations the rich would not be so rich or powerful. They even buy information services ie. T.V., radio, and internet,and media to divide our nation with their special issues ie. race, religion, abortion, immigration, gun rights, etc. to keep control of our national agenda.The rich have many citizens believing that in this nation we are free to do everything except think for ourselves. They use and abuse some as if they were still slaves, and the rich are still the slave-masters.
What hypocrisy! The author complains that right to work employees get union benefits without paying dues? Sorta like the 47% who pay no income taxes getting equal protection under the law, right? Don't hear democrats complaining about that do you?
And what about where those union dues go, huh? Straight into the coffers of democratic politicians; don't hear the author mentioning how unfair it is that independent or republican aligned union workers are forced to donate to democratic causes.
I worked in the automotive industry for more than a dozen years; been in all those plants in Detroit. No comparison with the non-union transplants, whose workers are far more efficient than those drunk on the job UAW workers.
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Macy's (NYSE: M) poses an interesting question to investors: what is the value of being a well-run company with a dominant position in a sector that is stuck in long-term decline? Can management maintain the laser focus needed to deliver compelling shareholder returns in the absence of growth drivers?
Department stores may be in decline as a retail format in the U.S., but Macy's has won the sector nonetheless. It has become the well-run behemoth that, while larger than competitors Saks ) and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS), approximately the same size as competitor J.C. Penney ) and approximately half the size of competitor Sears Holdings ), is better run and shows superior profitability all either. But is that truly enough?
- Saks: Few things are better than profitable growth, and in the past few years Saks has had it. Revenue is up nearly $400 million, or 14.5%, between FY09 and FY11 (from $2.6 billion to $3 billion). Meanwhile, gross margins have rocketed by over four percentage points, to 40.8% from 36.6%.
- Dillards: Not much growth here, revenue is up less than $200 million, or 2.8%, between FY09 and FY11. The company did manage to show gross margin improvement, with gross margins rising to 36.8% from 34.1%.
- J.C. Penney: Looking at historical performance makes no sense for a company in the midst of a radical makeover like J.C. Penney. Sales were over $17 billion in FY11, once CEO Ron Johnson is done with his turnaround, who knows?
- Sears Holdings: It takes a special kind of leadership to render a $40 billion retailer irrelevant. But that is just the kind of guy Chairman Edward Lampert is. With FY11 sales of $41.6 billion, this company has lost $1.8 billion, or 4.1%, of sales since FY09. Oh, and gross margins are down over two percentage points, to 25.5%, from 27.6%.
The troubling fact is that there is nothing about Macy's to get investors hearts racing. This is a boring company without much buzz. Growth stories are sexy. Car wrecks in progress are morbidly fascinating. Turnarounds can be sexy (and at a minimum offer the potential to become car wrecks, and hence become morbidly fascinating). But moderately valued, well-managed companies in a profitable holding pattern offer little to inspire the imagination. This is not an investment that will prompt spirited conversations, but the best investors know that boring is not always a bad thing.
Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren presides over the king of U.S. department store retailers. With 842 locations and sales of over $26 billion, Macy's is the dominant player in this troubled sector.
- Sales: Over the past five years sales have essentially been flat, with 2011 sales at $26.4 billion and 2007 sales at $26.3 billion. Given the severity of the 2008-9 recession, and the challenges of the department store sector, flat sales are an accomplishment. Nonetheless, investors need to keep in mind that there is no credible growth story here.
- Profitability: Creating value in mature companies or turnaround situations comes down to blocking and tackling, and the Macy's team has done an admirable job. Gross margins have held steady, and in 2011 were at the same 40.4% level of 2007. The operating margin, however, has increased two percentage points over that five year span, to 9.1% from 7.1% in 2007.
- Cash Flow: Operating cash flow is strong, reaching nearly $2.1 billion in fiscal 2011. Capex has trailed depreciation over the past three years by a cumulative $2.2 billion. This could signal an intention to consolidate physical locations, or simply the fiscal discipline of a management team that understands its industry and is focused on generating maximum value for shareholders. The company's financing approach is restrained, with dividends and share repurchases held to moderate levels.
- Thesis: In spite of a 26% run up in the share price over the past 52 weeks, Macy's represents good value for investors. With an Enterprise Value / EBITDA (ttm) of approximately 6.0x, strong Return on Equity (22.6%) and a Dividend Yield of 2%, this is a company that investors should be comfortable holding.
Recommendation: Macy's faces a valuation challenge when compared to its more troubled department store competitors. It is the dominant player in a niche that is out of favor, and there is no growth catalyst on the horizon. Management has demonstrated an admirable ability to sweat every dollar of revenue for maximum profitability, and shareholders have and will continue to be the beneficiaries of that focus. This is a solid investment with good though not stellar upside prospects. However, in the case of another U.S. recession investors would likely take a severe hit. On a risk/return basis Macy's is not a bad place to park some money, but this is not a home run, it is a single, or at best a double.
An investment in Macy's represents a bet on the ability and willingness of management to continue to grind out gains for shareholders in the most difficult of ways. The store count must be carefully managed, likely shedding stores slowly over time as the company continues to develop and refine its omni channel marketing strategy. Careful attention must be paid to the merchandise mix, opportunistically layering in house brands in order to boost gross margins. Long term obligations such as leases and pensions need to be carefully attended to, and renegotiated when opportunities present themselves. A tight rein must be maintained on spending, and investment must be focused on the highest return opportunities. Company management must also carefully weigh the long-term impact of its dividend and share repurchase policy over the needs of investors to realize a reasonable return on their investment. In short, Macy's can work as an investment, but only to the extent that leadership does not give in to the temptation to swing for the fences or look for a quick fix.
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As revealed by MCN last month, the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R will return to a displacement of 636cc, with strong low to mid range power for a more tractable engine. Kawasaki has officially unveiled the machine, which was first spotted by MCN during a photoshoot on the Isle of Man. The new bike will use Kawasaki's latest traction control system, which ...
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What's the best age to start teaching my child about sex?
You've already started! Very young children learn by observing their parents. They watch how you dress and how you carry yourself. They see how you interact with the opposite sex; and they notice how you react to intimacy and affection. Now all you have to do is build on their observations.
How can I open the topic for discussion?
The first step is to understand how much your child already knows about sex. And the easiest way to do that is to be a good listener. Pay attention to what your child says to friends and siblings. Then look for opportunities in everyday life to start a conversation. Remember, while we sometimes hear about having "the talk" with children about sex and sexual health, it is really a series of conversations that happen over time. Talking about sexual health is an ongoing discussion, and you can take many opportunities to continue the conversation.
Here are just a few:
How much should I tell my child?
Simply put, as much as he wants to know. A preschooler might want to know where babies come from and would be satisfied with a response such as, "a warm, safe place in Mommy's belly." An older child's questions would be more complex and require more detailed answers. A teenager needs answers to numerous sexual topics. Consider discussing:
Then you're like everyone else! It might be helpful to prepare by doing a little homework before you talk to your child. Reach out to experts for the information you need. Other parents, teachers, members of the clergy, health care providers and the Internet are excellent sources of information and support. In fact, we offer information and advice to parents on our teen website.
It's equally important to prepare your emotional responses. It may be difficult to think of your child as a sexual being or to present yourself as one. Still, you know your child best and that puts you in the best position to answer his questions, resolve any confusion and share your feelings. Open communication and accurate information from you can help your child understand the impact of sexual activity, the benefit of waiting to have sex and the reasons why practicing safe sex is vital when he decides to become sexually active.
When you talk to your child about sex, use the same open, honest communication skills you'd use when talking about any delicate topic.
Your child may indeed be gay or conflicted about sexual orientation or gender identity. You can help resolve conflict by:


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This beach hotel comprises a total of 53 rooms. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, lift access and a hairdressing salon. There is a cafe, a bar and a restaurant and guests will appreciate the conference facilities and Internet access. They can also take advantage of the room and laundry services. A car park and covered garage parking are available for those arriving by car.
This hotel features 2 swimming pools including an outdoor pool and a children's swimming area. There is a poolside snack bar with sun loungers and parasols and guests can work-out in the gym, unwind in the sauna or steam room or enjoy a massage treatment. Water sports enthusiasts can go windsurfing and canoeing and it is also possible to play a game of beach volleyball. Golf fans will find Provo Golf Club just a couple of metres from the hotel. Moreover, sun loungers are available for use on the sandy beach.
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To enhance the quality, health and well being of children in Illinois' child care settings; to ensure that all children have access to comprehensive, affordable child care; and to provide the highest level of training to center and home based child care providers.
Illinois Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies work to make high quality child care available to Illinois families. CCR&Rs make child care referrals, provide an array of services to child care professionals, and assist communities with improving child care. The Child Care Nurse Consultant works directly with other CCR&R staff to enrich training, programming and problem-solving initiatives.
Special attention is given to addressing issues relative to children with special health care needs.
In 1995, the Healthy Child Care America campaign was launched on the principle that families in partnership with child care and health care providers can promote the positive development of children in child care settings. In 1996, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), local health departments and the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies partnered together to improve the health and safety in Illinois' child care settings. Today, the State of Illinois, due in large part to the benefits derived from the 1996 partnership, is on the leading edge of implementing collaborations to directly increase the health and safety in child care settings.
Providers who need more information about the Healthy Child Care Illinois Project should contact the Illinois Department of Human Services at 1-800-843-6154 (Voice) or 1-800-447-6404 (TTY).
Parents who are looking for child care programs or for help in obtaining assistance to pay for child care should call the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies' statewide toll free number at 1-877-202-4453 (Voice) or 1-800-649-1884 (TTY).
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Trevor Bayne doesn't even have his own website. But he does have a Daytona 500 trophy.
For the last two seasons, many insiders targeted Bayne as a future Sprint Cup superstar. The future might be now.
Bayne won the Daytona 500 in his second career start, passing Jeff Gordon as the youngest 500 winner of all time. Earlier in the week, many drivers praised Bayne's poise and maturity behind the wheel. It was something echoed during his Sprint Cup debut last season at Texas Motor Speedway.
Most of Bayne's previous work occurred on the Nationwide Series, where he had a development deal with Michael Waltrip Racing. In 28 starts, Bayne won a pole and had two top-ten finishes. Sponsorship issues and a guaranteed 2011 ride brought Bayne to Roush Fenway Racing, where he won three poles and finished fifth of better six times.
In 2011, Bayne will seek the Nationwide Series title as his Sprint Cup team seeks funding for a full 36 races. With his fame, his team's funding problems and several of his colleagues on expiring contracts, Bayne's name will be quick of the lips of many talking about Silly Season. By then, maybe his website will be up and running.


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The right to host the 2010 World Cup brings South Africa a unique opportunity that extends well beyond football.
One of the biggest impacts from hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup will come from the phenomenal marketing and communication opportunity it will offer the country and continent.As world attention focuses on the first African World Cup this is an opportunity for Africans to tell their own stories.
The 2010 National Communication Partnership is a joint effort of communicators across society and in the many creative and communication disciplines to take advantage of this communication opportunity of a lifetime to benefit our country and continent.
The 2010 National Communications Partnership had its genesis in a meeting in early 2006, convened by GCIS and the Brand South Africa and hosted by the Minister in the Presidency, of senior government communicators and a group of private sector corporate communicators. The latter expressed their commitment to taking advantage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup communication opportunity for the benefit of the country and continent.
They identified the need for some facility to ensure a well co-ordinated marketing and communication campaign in the build-up to 2010 to maximise tourism and foreign investment opportunities for many years beyond 2010, as well as to mobilise South Africans across sectors as hosts, and to build national pride.
Such a facility would help ensure that all left hands were aware of what right hands were doing, facilitate the development of an overarching strategic vision for communicators across sectors and disciplines so everyone worked together to take advantage of this communication opportunity of a lifetime for our country and continent.
As a result the 2010 National Communications Partnership (NCP) was formed. Its plenary membership now stands at around 250 leaders of communication across sectors and disciplines – marketing, advertising, communication, public relations, creative industries, tourism in the public and private sectors. The work of the Partnership is driven by a task team representative of the various disciplines and sectors, which meets monthly.
The 2010 Soccer World Cup will leave behind a legacy of a South Africa and a continent of Africa that is united and confident "about who we are and what we want to become."
Opening the first 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference in Johannesburg today, Dr Essop Pahad, Minister in the Presidency, said the 2010 event will be seen by billions of people across the world. For the next four years they will "be looking at our country and our continent with an intensity that is unlikely to repeat itself for decades."
One message, many voices. That is what the 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference on branding South Africa hopes to achieve in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Conference is being hosted by the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) on behalf of the 2010 National Communication Partnership Task Team (which includes representatives from government, business and the 2010 Local Organising Committee). The one-day indaba, which takes place on Tuesday 15 August, includes inputs from leading local and international speakers in the morning, outcomes-based workshops in the afternoon and a glittering gala dinner to end proceedings.
Post the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Germany is seen as a likeable, open-minded and innovative country. It helped that everything ran like clockwork and the German public welcomed the flood of visitors from the world.
But the changed image has a great deal to do with the re-branding Germany has undergone. The man who spearheaded that drive is Mike de Vries. And he is coming to South Africa to share his experiences in brand positioning Germany before the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
The final whistle of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany on 9 July signalled the start of South Africa's campaign to market the country for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), in partnership with the 2010 National Communication Task Team, is hosting a 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference on 15 August 2006 to bring together marketers, communicators and other interested stakeholders. The conference kicks off the campaign to mobilize South African thought leaders to articulate a consistent message to the world about our beautiful country, ensuring that we deliver the best World Cup ever held.


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Going to jail's no fun because of all the things you have to leave behind.
A 29-year-old tattoo artist in Lake County California got around that by shoving a cell phone, MP3 player, headphones, marijuana, tobacco and $140 in cash in his rectum, according to an article on The Smoking Gun.
Corrections officers were led to Earl Lee Vogt's cell by the smell of burning marijuana, which is still illegal in California jails.
Vogt, sentenced on a narcotics violation, appeared to be in discomfort when strip searched, but that may be because he'd just realized he'd forgotten to pack his flat screen.
Vogt denied being in pain but did admit, "My [bleep] is bleeding."
Apparently, this sort of behavior is so common jail workers call it "keystering." I thought it was spelled "keistering" but thankfully I'm no expert on this subject.
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March 18th, 2011
3:32 pm
DAMN! Thats sick!
March 18th, 2011
3:37 pm
Well, there's your problem. If he had a good Android smart phone, he wouldn't have needed BOTH a cell phone and an MP3 player. (Wonder if he is a Green Bay fan?)
March 18th, 2011
4:56 pm
That expression in the mug shot says it all.
March 18th, 2011
5:08 pm
That pot he was smoking must have been some good sh~~………..
March 18th, 2011
5:09 pm
Going to jail's no fun because of all the things you have to leave behind. Wrong
Going to jail's no fun because of all the things you have to stick up your behind.
March 18th, 2011
5:10 pm
Bet he walked funny………
March 18th, 2011
5:11 pm
Maybe he was just trying to stretch it in preparation for Bubba.
March 18th, 2011
5:12 pm
Maybe he had a past of "hamstering."
March 19th, 2011
12:05 am
How'd you like to be a cellmate who finished off one of Mr. Vogt's smokes just before he learned where it had been stashed?
March 19th, 2011
2:13 am
damn!!!! i was in jail with this guy about a year ago for real. he walked funny but never thought that was why!!! me and him could of been friends!
March 19th, 2011
4:51 pm
Damn this dudes ass is whalered out to fit that much stuff in there
March 19th, 2011
9:27 pm
Want to here something hilarious… This dude named his baby Da'Million Dollaz Vogt. Seriously…. Flippin lame!
March 20th, 2011
1:28 pm
@ jonathan u need to leave his kid out of it
March 24th, 2011
7:48 pm
this is too funny. earl "kane" vogt. you forgot "ur" dog diamond and "ur" truck in ur behind. oh wait diamond and the truck are mine. whoops. guess i don't have to worry about what you will try to steel from me next.
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When Avril Lavigne's video for her new single Hello Kitty hit the net, the reaction was swift and unkind. There was the claims of racism for Lavigne's objectification of expressionless Asian backup dancers to claims of intellectual plagiarism for the similarities with Gwen Stefani's Hollaback Girl video.
The video, with its candy-colored (one sequence is set in what looks like a Sanrio store) backgrounds and funhouse props, is about as misguided an attempt at trying to be hip as you'll ever find. And one giant problem is the song itself.


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In my 4-year tenure at ZigWheels so far, I think nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, has hurt my colleague Muntaser as much as saying goodbye to the Volkswagen Jetta TDI that was assigned to him as a long-term test car. Nope, not even bidding adieu to the BMW 325i caused him so much distress. And it's not just he who misses that sleek silver saloon. Literally every one of the ZigWheels staffers never missed an opportunity to either drive or ride in the car. Yes, we all loved it that much. The Jetta TDI was literally the epitome of the perfect executive sedan – stylish, upmarket, well built, great to drive and very frugal to boot. So you'd naturally assume that when its petrol powered twin, the Jetta TSI, was with us for a couple of weeks for a shoot, the Ziggy Gang would have showered it with attention. But you'd be quite wrong.


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February 6, 2013 12:45 PM
A quote that helped me when I didn't think that I had time to make myself better.
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February 6, 2013 12:48 PM
Good quote! THanks for sharing - I love all these little inspirational sayings. I really do say them to myself when I'm doing cardio and want to quit!
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February 6, 2013 1:24 PM
Love it! I am learning in my aging process perception and way of thinking is PARAMOUNT! And in all aspects of life!
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February 6, 2013 2:59 PM
"I just don't have enough time."
We've all said it before.
We say "I don't have time" when life gets busy or when we don't want to feel guilty about skipping something:
If we don't have enough time to work out, it's easier for us to be okay with wheezing after a flight of stairs.
If we don't have enough time to prepare healthy meals, it's easier to accept our next unhealthy meal through a drive-thru window.
If we don't have enough time to clean the house, it's easier to accept living in filth.
If we don't have time to apply for new jobs and make new connections, it's easier to accept staying in a dead-end job.
We have 168 hours in a week.
Time is our most precious resource.
Your priorities, whether you say so or not, are where you choose to spend those hours. Make the most of them! It's amazing how much time you can find when you minimize the things that aren't important to make room for the things that are.
Where do you spend your time? Just like keeping a food journal can be eye-opening, try tracking your time over the next few days in 30-minute blocks. How much time do you spend on the computer, watching TV, etc? I bet you'll be surprised.
Suddenly…wild productivity appears!
The 10 hours of TV each week become less important.
The late nights on Facebook and WoW become more apparent.
The unproductive hours spent sitting at your desk, "working" without actually WORKING become clear.
It's not what you say that's important to you, it's what you DO that's important to you.
I know you can get a great workout in 20 minutes, so I refuse to accept ANYBODY telling me that they don't have time to work out.
I challenge you, starting today, to erase the phrase "I don't have time" from your vocabulary. Instead, say "it's not a priority."
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SPOKANE, Wash. - The state of Washington is having its driest winter since 2000. Local wine growers here, however, are not worried about their crops.
"We're fortunate because most of our vineyards have good irrigation and the vines don't use a lot of water," said Jim van Loben Sels, who runs Spokane's Arbor Crest Wine Cellars. "When we come out of the spring, even if we don't have a lot of rainfall, we'll probably be looking pretty good."
In California, wine growers are facing extreme drought conditions in over 60% of the state and wine growers there are rightfully worried about their crops.
van Loben Sels explained that most farmers in Washington, however, "put their vines to bed" at the beginning of the winter so they are more fully irrigated and not as likely to be affected by a particularly dry winter.
And, since there is not usually excessive rainfall in Washington state, van Loben Sels is fairly confident his crops will fare well.
"For right now, we're confident with what happens in Washington, with already low rainfall, that we're going to have a great crop," he said.
In fact, when it is extra dry in the winter, van Loben Sels said wine growers sometimes produce higher quality wine for the spring season because the wine has less water and higher fruit concentrate.
van Loben Sels also said dealing with weather extremes is par for the course in the wine business.
"For the wine industry, it's mother nature, we're always dealing with the elements, you never know what hand you're going to be dealt, and you never know until the grapes come through the door," he said. "You just roll with it, and make the best wine you can."


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Dip edges of cones into melted chocolate; let stand on wire racks or wax paper until chocolate is firm. Place each cone on its side. They will begin to look like a mini-cornucopia.
Fill cones with candy corns, candy pumpkins and assorted colorful yummies. You may attach a place card to the top of each horn by dabbing a bit of melted chocolate to the top side and when nearly dry, attach place card gently. Makes 8.
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