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Abu Dhabi: Too fast, too curious
Abu Dhabi's ambitious development plans are attracting investors worldwide. But Mishaal Al Gergawi asks if the emirate's residents understand the consequences of drastic growth.
October 22, 2009 4:01 by Mishaal Al Gergawi
Since the union of the UAE, Abu Dhabi has chosen to be viewed as the conservative capital of the UAE in comparison to its more commercially driven neighbor Dubai. This did not mean that the capital was by any means behind Dubai in a realistic sense, but that the government's own will was the only driver for development, as opposed to a thriving private sector.
Essentially, there was no private sector of notable mass there. The capital had realized that after approximately 35 years of relative obscurity on the international stage – baring discreet fund managers in Geneva, London and Tokyo – there was little international brand equity in the name of Abu Dhabi.
And so, approximately five years ago, the emirate made a strategic decision to change not only the way it was being perceived by cities and nations from around the world, but also by its own inhabitants.
Through several interviews and press releases, the capital laid out its plans. In some of these interviews the terms 'cultural tourism' and 'getaway resorts' were used. The message was clear; Abu Dhabi would approach its urban development plans differently from Dubai. It would be more selective in its tourism plans, not to mention its plans to attract residents.
An impressively long array of projects have since been launched; ranging from cultural development (Saadiyat Cultural District), automotive sports and entertainment (Ferrari theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and the Formula 1 race – occurring next month), renewable energy (Masdar City – reportedly the world's first carbon-neutral, zero-waste city), media (TwoFour54) and healthcare (Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, among others).
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"Dubai's nationals, had historically been fishermen and traders – trades that demanded interaction with others- found the emirate's development bewildering, how will Abu Dhabi's nationals, who historically were farmers and sheep herders trades that demanded little interaction with others – find their city's development?"
Okay I have to start with this: that is total FISH!
LOL seriously Mr. Gergawi? Now your whole interesting article with all its facts, figures and numbers poured down to that very question that shows how improperly educated you are with no awareness and no willingness to research a simple topic as the historical differences between Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
First of all, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and all of the emirates and cities had similar backgrounds: a tribal system, and people went up and down the map following water resources mainly. This tribal system is extinct but the tribes (families) still exist in case you have no noticed, and each family carry & transcends values to its inheritors, no matter what city they chose to live in after the union.
Secondly, in every emirate, there's a simple system where people went to the sea for pearlhunting, trading and exporting, e.g. from AD: Albumhair, Qubaisat, etc.
Most would own a land in the non-coastal cities, like Al Ain, Hatta, and Liwa for summer, and in winter they return to the gulf. For example, a family in Dubai will have a summer house in Al Ain, and will be visiting once per year.
There are big names from both cities who were known for successful trading businesses reaching Iran and India, like Khalaf bin Abdulla bin Otaiba, coming from Abu Dhabi, and some successful names in Dubai today come originally from Al Ain, like Al Futtaim. Plus more big family nameswho had been successful in the UAE: Abu Dhabi & Dubai came from Iranian backgrounds.
Thirdly, who said that historical terms can determine whether a man will succeed in a trade or not? That is basic naivity Mr Mishal.
"Interacting with others"? poor Abu Dhabi government, they didn't consider that.
You may cherry pick certain families in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that support your argument, but the reality is the following: the people of Abu Dhabi and Dubai have had a different trajectory which in turn has formed their identities, culture and the level to which each may acknowledge of the notion of "the other". That furthered with Abu Dhabi's excellent economic climate has lead even further differences in the approach to trade.
"Thirdly, who said that historical terms can determine whether a man will succeed in a trade or not? That is basic naivity Mr Mishal." History does, historical terms are the reasons that countries like Holland and Norway, for example, remains a leader in European innovation due its large ocean access and the recognition of trade – which is why they've had one of the world's most open migration policies until recently. The point is history matters because it gives you context and creates a process of social evolution.
More importantly, what you raise is not the actual core of the article but only supplementary analysis on why I expect the transformation of Abu Dhabi into a metropolis to be even more challenging for Abu Dhabi's populous than it has been to Dubai's.
Finally, if you are from Abu Dhabi, I want to make it clear beyond any doubt that Abu Dhabi's plans are not in question – I support them wholeheartedly as an integral component of the development of the UAE and the GCC – but it is the speed of the process that needs to be reviewed… like I said in the end: "In short, Abu Dhabi may have attracted the world's attention with its development plans, but it still needs the backing of its own people. Some might say that's already occurred; humor me, and let's just make sure." Will you humor me Mi?
P.S. FISH? LOL? Is this a chat room?
I think you have cherry picked what you wanted to support your argument. If you have done very little research in terms of developing UAE National (across the UAE and Abu Dhabi) you would have definitely found out that the development in the Emirate goes hand in hand with other developments in Abu Dhabi.
As you mentioned, the approach in Abu Dhabi is to sustainably develop the Emirate with a plan until 2030. This does not only give the economy the opportunity to absorb what is going on, it also gives big advantage to prepare leaders, change mind sets, behaviours and whatever constraints the government might face in order to diversify its economy from depending 60% on Oil to depending 40% on Oil.
Going back to your argument, who said that what our grandfathers and fathers were historically going has a major say in what is going on? If Abu Dhabi in late sixties could strongly change the mind sets on the old generation from living in the desert, commuting by camels, drinking from Water Wells or even living on very small jobs to living in modern houses, drinking clean water, use electricity and go to regular schools and university, I believe Abu Dhabi now is able to change the current generations mind set to the extent it wants. If you have done very little research or read the Abu Dhabi 2030 plan, you would have definitely felt and seen how Abu Dhabi wants to diversity its economy. It is unfair to compare what went in Dubai head to head to what is going in Abu Dhabi.
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi approach is very unique in terms of changing the mindset of the locals in Abu Dhabi. One of the ways I really admired was that not only inviting first line leaders in Abu Dhabi to attend the Executive Council meetings, but also invited the second line to come and attend to get the word from His Highness and to listen themselves to what the Council would like Abu Dhabi to be.
In my opinion, you supported your argument with very weak judgment that people in Dubai, Nationals and Expats, were ready for the big change, but the question here is that to what extent were they ready? I believe Dubai did not have to undergo all those major constructions in diversifying it economy away from Oil? Dubai could have decided to what degree it wants to diversity its economy, but it chose a way a lot of people in Dubai and the UAE think was not the proper way. But humor me and tell me that people in Dubai are happy, satisfied or even still with the same spirit in what is going on, not only their feelings now, no, even before the crisis.
A couple of clarifications:
1) I am for the Abu Dhabi 2030 plan and see it as an integral part of the UAE's plans for a diversified and sustainable project. Not sure where you go the impression that I am not.
2) HH the Crown Prince's involving of 1st and 2nd line leaders in government is a great initiative. The people who I am most worried about being bewildered by change are the regular people with regular jobs. We have seen this exactly happen in Dubai i.e. there was a group of executives who, through the leadership program and access to the ruler's court, were able to comprehend the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in Dubai but the regular Emiratis and expats found it difficult at times to comprehend the pace. Is it not fair to expect at least similar hurdles – though I expect even more – in Abu Dhabi? I commend your optimism and faith in ability of people to change but I think it's too much.
3) Again, not sure where you got the impression that I believe Nationals and Expats of Dubai were ready for the incredible transformation which Dubai went through, they were not; I only imagine it will be even harder for Abu Dhabi's people that's all.
4) While you say that 2030 is time enough to absorb such incredible change (I disagree), there is much change already occurring and occurring very soon.
5) It is very important that this opinion piece as not seen as crossing some imaginary border from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. I am a UAE national and want to see each and every square foot of it developed and improved from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi.
Finally, I hope I'm wrong for the sake of Abu Dhabi and the rest of the Emirates but somehow I am not convinced by what you've said.
Well I am from Dubai. But some side of my family come from Abu Dhabi. There are also some hints coming from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain.
Now will this give more or less credit to my argument?
The UAE is a remarkable country. It's wonderful Emiratis are finally leading and not being led.
Before I continue here, I need to clarify that I am not against the point you are trying to raise, I actually understand where you are trying to come from to support your point.
The argument I posted was not to convince you that Abu Dhabi Plan 2030 is great or not, the reason I was referring to the plan is that, the plan was referring to the importance of Abu Dhabi culture to the future development.
As I previously mentioned, Abu Dhabi could change the mindset of Abu Dhabi's people from being 100% budwain society to 100% modren civilised society, women went to schools, work and now we see them in very high positions in the emirate. And that was in the sixties, so the expectations are built from today not from the sixties.
In the plan, Abu Dhabi listed Human Capital as one major areas of measure of success. This shows you how committed Abu Dhabi is to prepare and change the mindset of its people to equip them with the right tools to develop the Emirate.
For example, it came to my attention that Abu Dhabi Municipality has organised few training courses (short and long term) to prepare Health & Safety Assessors. If we looked at that areas couple of years ago, you would never see people talk about Health & Safety in the Emirate, but now things have changed.
Another example is transportation, which takes big part of the development of the Emirate, the Transport Department has made an agreement with the High College of Technology to award UAE Nationals a degree in Tranport Development.
One unique thing about Abu Dhabi Development is that the public and private sections across all fields is involved in the development.
I am not saying your argument is wrong, but I believe that officals have made arrangments to close any gap in developing human capital and developing the Emirate.
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Approach in involving 2nd line in attending the meetings is not similar to running leadership courses. The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi wanted the 2nd line to be involved, to hear things themselves.
You are not convinced, that is something you need to do more research about, here I tried to come up with things I live and experience in Abu Dhabi and supported it with evidence from the plan and what really goes on in Abu Dhabi.
The issue here is not that whether you are convinced or not, the issue here is that "are people excited about the steps Abu Dhabi taking to develop the Emirate and the UAE NAtionals" I think be trying to find the answer for this question, you will either stick to your point or change it.
But throughing the argument like that with no spport from the history in the sixties or current efforts, is very weak.
I said that to ensure that you understand that this is not a Dubai-biased view. Both are cities with great potential and both need to be critic-ed by their own people accordingly to ensure that this propensity is realised.
I understand what you're saying. What I am saying is that regardless of specific expertise training (transport, health and safety etc), I am more worried if the people are willing to accept how liberal their city will be the arrival of so many foreigners who will work in Saadiyat, Yas and Masdar city among others. It is that I imagine will be hard for them to stomach and even if they could then it is that I imagine they will stomach with great difficulty. What I am talking about here is dramatic change in the social fabric of a society.
This is not a research based argument, this is a wait-out point of view. I believe this specific challenge is harder than perceived.
P.S. and I really still see – unfortunately – lots of similarities in the execution method of a lot of initiatives that are coming up in AD today to Dubai. I really hope I'm wrong bro, but I don't think so.
I do not feel that the pace in AUH is the same as witnessed in Dubai .AUH is taking a more measured approach . What is required is comprehensive legislation / laws on real estate ..to protect interests of developers & investors.eg
RERA had announced cancellation of 27 projects in Dubai but until now list has not been released .Large no of Investors funds are blocked where as they are entitled to full refund on these 'cancelled ' projects.
Here you are basing your discussion on assumptions! Which does not really help? But as I said, I agree on the basis why the question was raised?
I really would like to hear your comments about how Abu Dhabi could change the mindset in the sixties, from living in the desert, limited use of electricity, using camels to living in modern houses, going to work, women go to work and study in regular schools and universities, and also travel abroad to study!
Dear, you need to focus on your argument and support it with things that you experienced or saw. If you know something please share it, if you heard something please tell us but what I read here is that you are saying something for the sake of saying it.
As I said, the topic is nice, the point you are trying to raise is excellent, but you are taking your argument as granted! Which is absolutely fine with me, but when I read your comments I just feel you do not want to listen.
Any way, it was good talking about this with you.
I have heard and seen things but they are confidential and it is unprofessional to share them.
Separately, I would really enjoy meeting you in person. Please send mea message on [email protected].
It's good to see people engaging in conversation on this issue, I do however share Mishaal's concern that it might be somewhat overwhelming.
As an expat who's spent a large portion the last 16 years here, I too find the pace of development and change overwhelming. It's safe to say that the city I first came to no longer exists, both literally and figuratively, in addition to physically and mentally.
As someone that's live around the world a lot and is used to change, I wonder what others make of it.
I enjoyed talking to you here, and I have your email.
We will be in touch soon.
The views shared by Mishaal are very true and not biased or exagerated.


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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), persons appointed to the Administration shall be subject to the provisions of and entitled to benefits under subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5 or subchapter II of chapter 84 of title 5, whichever is applicable.
(1) In computing the annuity under subchapter III of chapter 83, or subchapter II of chapter 84, of title 5 of an individual who retires under such subchapter (other than under section 8337 or 8451 of such title) after December 31, 1981, and who served at any time on a less-than-full-time basis in a position in the Administration to which such individual was appointed under subchapter I—
(A) for the purpose of determining such individual's average pay, as defined by section 8331 (4) or 8401 (3) of title 5, whichever is applicable, the annual rate of basic pay for full-time service shall be deemed to be such individual's rate of basic pay; and
(B) the amount of such individual's annuity as computed under section 8339 or 8415 of title 5 (before application of any reduction required by subsection (i) ofsection 8339) shall be multiplied by the fraction equal to the ratio that that individual's total full-time equivalent service bears to that individual's creditable service as determined under section 8332 or 8411 of title 5, whichever is applicable.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(B), an individual's full-time equivalent service is the individual's creditable service as determined under section 8332 or 8411 of title 5, whichever is applicable, except that any period of service of such individual served on a less-than-full-time basis shall be prorated based on the fraction such service bears to full-time service. For the purposes of the preceding sentence, full-time service shall be considered to be 80 hours of service per biweekly pay period.
(3) A survivor annuity computed under section 8341, or subchapter IV of chapter 84, of title 5 based on the service of an individual described in paragraph (1) shall be computed based upon such individual's annuity as determined in accordance with such paragraph.
(c) The provisions of subsection (b) shall not apply to the part-time service before April 7, 1986, of a registered nurse, physician assistant, or expanded-function dental auxiliary. In computing the annuity under the applicable provision of law specified in that subsection of an individual covered by the preceding sentence, the service described in that sentence shall be credited as full-time service.
Source(Added Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 401(b)(3)(B),May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 231; amended Pub. L. 102–585, title V, § 522,Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 4959; Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [[div. A], title X, § 1087(g)(5)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–294; Pub. L. 107–135, title I, § 132,Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2454.)
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Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in sections 4107 (i) and 4109 of this title prior to the repeal of those sections as part of the complete revision of chapter 73 of this title by Pub. L. 102–40.
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–135added subsec. (c).
2000—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–398struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: "The Secretary may authorize an exception to the restrictions in subsections (a), (b), and (c) ofsection 5532 of title 5 if necessary to meet special or emergency employment needs which result from a severe shortage of well-qualified candidates in physician positions, and registered nurse positions, which otherwise cannot be readily met. The authority of the Secretary under the preceding sentence with respect to registered-nurse positions expires on December 31, 1994."
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He said the club has open policy and has sold several stars with wide transparency citing Mbwana Samata who joined TP Mazembe as well as Musa Hassan Mgosi, the DC Motema Pembe striker, both of the Democratic Republic of Congo last year.
The spokesman said Simba have been deeply disappointed by the news that lack clarification and unsubstantiated.
Kamwaga said Okwi himself has denied the report that look to distort his psychological mood ahead of Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup return leg match in the Sudanese township of Shandy.
He told fans of the club to be patient as Okwi is still contracted to Simba and so far there is no club that has shown interest to win his signature.
The inform Simba striker now ranking high among the team's players has been scoring crucial goals and provides assists for his team both in the premiership and continental league.
Okwi killed the long standing jinx over the weekend when he twice scored past Simba's archrivals Young Africans in the team's gigantic 5-0 comprehensive demolition at the national Stadium.
As slippery as an eel, he also played outstandingly during the match to cause three other penalties to boost his team's glorious victory.
His brace during the derby was the first since he joined the club three seasons ago from Kampala.
Rumours had it that the Ugandan is linked with Premiership runners up Azam who are believed to be ready to break the bank and win his signature.


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The Anfield side enjoyed Christmas Day on top of the table after a superb start to the campaign under boss Brendan Rodgers.
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After four years away from the top table of European football, the England midfielder knows just how vital it is for their continued progression to reclaim their place in the continent's premier club competition.
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"With the talent we've got in the squad and the way we've started, we've set ourselves up with a magnificent chance of finishing in the top four so if we were to let that slip and finish outside everyone would be disappointed.
"The key to us is to finish inside the top four, it helps the club financially to bring players in and to end that long spell without it.
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As one of only three Class of 2014 prospects invited to The Opening, highly recruited junior Ross Pierschbacher knew that he was going to face stiff competition going up against some of nation's best players a year ahead of him. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Pierschbacher used the event as a learning experience and feels like it gave him some things to work on heading into the season. He talks about his experience at The Opening, how he stacked up individually, and much more.Q: How did the whole weekend go for you at The Opening? PIERSCHBACHER: It was crazy. When we got there, they had all of the NFL players there and we had a chance to ask them different questions. Then we got all of our gear and people everywhere were taking our picture like we were celebrities or something. It was pretty neat. Q: Who were some of the NFL guys you saw or got to hear from? PIERSCHBACHER: Marshall Faulk, Joe Haden, Patrick Peterson, Ray Rice, Ndamukong Suh, Sean Witherspoon, and Russell Wilson. Then, the Pouncey brothers were the offensive line coaches. Q: For the offensive linemen, what was the schedule like day to day? PIERSCHBACHER: We would start at 10-12 each day and do a training camp and one on ones. Then we would have lunch and do different stuff each day after that. Today, we had a championship round since it was the final day, and yesterday we had a bench competition to see how many reps you could do. Then we watched film every day too. Q: How much weight were you benching and how did you do? PIERSCHBACHER: It was 185 pounds and I got 19. My bench isn't the best, but I was fine with that compared to some of the other guys. I think 32 won it, but some of the other offensive linemen were lower than me, so I was fine with 19 being a year younger.Going into his junior year, Pierschbacher currently holds scholarship offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Northern Iowa. Other schools showing interest include Oklahoma, Michigan, Stanford, Oregon, and Alabama, among others. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
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This episode got postponed mostly because of Great East Japan Earthquake but is set to air sometime in the future.
Giovanni arrives in Unova and Jessie fires a gun powered by the meteorite stolen from Nacrene City which activates the meteorite. Ash and his friends arrive with Looker and Professor Juniper and get into Team Rocket's dealings undercover. However, Team Plasma arrives and attacks them with their Liepard, and Jessie battles them with her Woobat. James fires the gun at the meteorite again which causes Pikachu to be trapped using Quick Attack. Can Ash and his friends defeat Team Rocket and Team Plasma, and stop the meteorite in time?
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Thanks for posting this info Len! I was wondering what the specifics were for the event. I've been doing the free lotto and getting the white day cards but wasn't completely sure what all the info meant. (As trying to copy paste the event page to google translator doesn't work out very well at keeping things organized.)
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Adelman at 1,000 Wins
Rick Adelman of the Timberwolves on Saturday became the eighth coach to win 1,000 games. He briefly acknowledged the milestone, then went back to talking about the team and its season.
April 8, 2013, Monday
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Another Lakers Headache: Missed Foul Shots by Howard
Deliberate off-the-ball fouling of players who are poor free-throw shooters remains a successful strategy in the N.B.A.
December 14, 2012, Friday
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Reggie Miller Elected to Hall
The five-time All-Star Reggie Miller and the longtime coach Don Nelson were chosen for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday.
April 3, 2012, Tuesday
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Iowa Grants Nelson's Graduation Dream
Don Nelson will finally receive his degree from the University of Iowa, 50 years after he turned pro to play for the Chicago Zephyrs.
November 9, 2011, Wednesday
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Hawks Get Past Magic to Continue Hot Streak
Josh Smith and Mike Bibby had strong showings for Atlanta in their game against Orlando on Monday night.
December 7, 2010, Tuesday
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Tantalizing Talent Is Stuck on the Bench
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November 21, 2010, Sunday
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Getting By With Fewer and Fewer Warriors
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The regular season came to a bizarre end here Wednesday night, in a game between the league's two most injury-depleted teams. As the playoff-bound Trail Blazers mostly rested their key players in a game that had no consequence for...
April 16, 2010, Friday
Knicks Lose as Shots and Accusations Fly
No one smiled or tried to put the slightest positive spin on an unsightly rout that left the Knicks hobbled and humiliated.
February 11, 2009, Wednesday
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Nelson Says 42 Wins Will Not Earn Playoffs
For any Western Conference team looking to duplicate Golden State's playoff success from last season, here is a piece of advice from Don Nelson: Win more games.
December 30, 2007, Sunday
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Fisher Is a Father First, and a Jazz Player Later
Utah point guard Derek Fisher put his daughter's health before the playoffs Wednesday, missing most of the game. He then returned to seal the win for the Jazz.
May 11, 2007, Friday
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(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish an Acquisition Fund to—
(1) disburse appropriations authorized to accomplish the purposes of section 2212 of this title; and
(b) Deposits; use
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All proceeds from leases, permits, or resource sales derived from an interest in trust or restricted lands described in subsection (a)(2) of this section shall—
(B) as specified in advance in appropriations Acts, be available for the purpose of acquiring additional fractional interests in trust or restricted lands; and
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The Secretary may use the revenue deposited in the Acquisition Fund under paragraph (1) to acquire some or all of the undivided interests in any parcels of land in accordance with section 2204 of this title.
Source(Pub. L. 97–459, title II, § 216, as added Pub. L. 106–462, title I, § 103(6),Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 2002; amended Pub. L. 108–374, § 6(a)(8),Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1802.)
2004—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 108–374, § 6(a)(8)(A), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: "collect all revenues received from the lease, permit, or sale of resources from interests in trust or restricted lands transferred to Indian tribes by the Secretary under section 2212 of this title or paid by Indian landowners under section 2212 (c) of this title."
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–374, § 6(a)(8)(B)(i), substituted "All" for "Subject to paragraph (2), all" in introductory provisions and added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–374, § 6(a)(8)(B)(ii), added par. (2) and struck out heading and text of former par. (2). Text read as follows: "With respect to the deposit of proceeds derived from an interest under paragraph (1), the aggregate amount deposited under that paragraph shall not exceed the purchase price of that interest under section 2212 of this title."
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Chicole Village is a village in Almia, located just below Vientown, that is the player's hometown. The village mainly consists of only 4 houses, a farm, and a small beach at the western side. The farm belongs to the character's father, but is later used as a place for changing partners, dubbed the Partner Farm by the player's sister.


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MIAMI -- Make this quick Roasted Chicken Pasta Salad and enjoy a family meal at home. It uses only one pot, won't heat up your kitchen, and takes only 20 minutes to make.
You can use a purchased rotisserie chicken breast for the salad. It is cooked on the bone and generally is moist and flavorful. Ready-to-use cooked and chopped breast meat also works fine and will shorten the preparation time.
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Roasted Chicken Pasta Salad
Makes 2 servings.
1/4 pound fusilli (corkscrew-shaped) pasta
Rotisserie chicken breast (for 2 cups chopped)
6 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder
6 tablespoons bottled mango chutney
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup sliced celery
2 scallions, sliced
Romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
PLACE water for pasta on to boil. Meanwhile, remove skin from chicken breast and remove meat from bones. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
MIX the mayonnaise, curry powder and chutney in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken and celery; toss well.
ADD pasta to boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook 8 minutes or until pasta is cooked through. Drain and add to the chicken. Toss well. Add more salt and pepper, if needed.
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Nutrition information: Per serving: 654 calories (28 percent from fat), 20.4 grams fat (3.3 grams saturated, 5.3 grams monounsaturated), 100 milligrams cholesterol, 44.5 grams protein, 76.1 grams carbohydrates, 8.1 grams fiber, 903 milligrams sodium.


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- Salt effects in capillary zone electrophoresis V. Adsorption and retention of electrically neutral analytes
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- Cross, Reginald F.; Smairl, Andrew M.
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- Two electrically neutral analytes previously observed to be separated from the neutral marker in capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) experiments [sulphanilamide (SAA) and sulphaguanidine (SGW)] have been examined to determine the basis for separation. The degree of separation increases markedly with buffer concentration and improves with increasing field strength. On the basis of the apparent electrophoretic mobilities in conventional CZE, migration times in a zero EOF environment were calculated for SAA, SGW and six other sulphonamides that were known to be ionized. These six markers were used to test the legitimacy of our predictions and to correct for small discrepancies between the predicted and observed migration times. It was concluded that SAA and SGW have negligible electrophoretic mobilities and that they are retained in the electrical double layer close to the capillary wall. A mechanism for adsorption is proposed and the generality of the phenomenon is discussed.
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- Journal of chromatography A, Vol. 929, no. 1-2 (Sept. 2001), pp. 113-121
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46 U.S. Code § 8103 - Citizenship and Navy Reserve requirements
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, only a citizen of the United States may serve as master, chief engineer, radio officer, or officer in charge of a deck watch or engineering watch on a documented vessel.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on a documented vessel—
(A) each unlicensed seaman must be—
(iii) a foreign national who is enrolled in the United States Merchant Marine Academy. [1]
(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to—
(B) a fishing vessel fishing exclusively for highly migratory species (as that term is defined in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802)); and
(3) The Secretary may waive a citizenship requirement under this section, other than a requirement that applies to the master of a documented vessel, with respect to—
(A) an offshore supply vessel or other similarly engaged vessel of less than 1,600 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title that operates from a foreign port;
(B) a mobile offshore drilling unit or other vessel engaged in support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral energy resources operating beyond the water above the outer Continental Shelf (as that term is defined in section 2(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 (a)); and
(c) On each departure of a vessel (except a passenger vessel) for which a construction or operating differential subsidy has been granted, all of the seamen of the vessel must be citizens of the United States.
(1) On each departure of a passenger vessel for which a construction or operating differential subsidy has been granted, at least 90 percent of the entire complement (including licensed individuals) must be citizens of the United States.
(2) An individual not required by this subsection to be a citizen of the United States may be engaged only if the individual has a declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States or other evidence of admission to the United States for permanent residence. An alien may be employed only in the steward's department of the passenger vessel.
(e) If a documented vessel is deprived for any reason of the services of an individual (except the master and the radio officer) when on a foreign voyage and a vacancy consequently occurs, until the vessel's return to a port at which in the most expeditious manner a replacement who is a citizen of the United States can be obtained, an individual not a citizen of the United States may serve in—
(f) A person employing an individual in violation of this section or a regulation prescribed under this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of $500 for each individual so employed.
(g) A deck or engineer officer employed on a vessel on which an operating differential subsidy is paid, or employed on a vessel (except a vessel of the Coast Guard or Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation) owned or operated by the Department of Transportation or by a corporation organized or controlled by the Department, if eligible, shall be a member of the Navy Reserve.
(h) The President may—
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, each unlicensed seaman on a fishing, fish processing, or fish tender vessel that is engaged in the fisheries in the navigable waters of the United States or the exclusive economic zone must be—
(C) any other alien allowed to be employed under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.); or
(D) an alien allowed to be employed under the immigration laws of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands if the vessel is permanently stationed at a port within the Commonwealth and the vessel is engaged in the fisheries within the exclusive economic zone surrounding the Commonwealth or another United States territory or possession.
(2) Not more than 25 percent of the unlicensed seamen on a vessel subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection may be aliens referred to in clause (C) of that paragraph.
(k) Crew Requirements for Large Passenger Vessels.—
(1) Citizenship and nationality.— Each unlicensed seaman on a large passenger vessel shall be—
(C) an alien allowed to be employed in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), including an alien crewman described in section 101(a)(15)(D)(i) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(15)(D)(i)), who meets the requirements of paragraph (3)(A) of this subsection; or
(2) Percentage limitation for alien seamen.— Not more than 25 percent of the unlicensed seamen on a vessel described in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be aliens referred to in subparagraph (B) or (C) of that paragraph.
(3) Special rules for certain unlicensed seamen.—
(A) Qualifications.— An unlicensed seaman described in paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection—
(i) shall have been employed, for a period of not less than 1 year, on a passenger vessel under the same common ownership or control as the vessel described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, as certified by the owner or managing operator of such vessel to the Secretary;
(ii) shall have no record of material disciplinary actions during such employment, as verified in writing by the owner or managing operator of such vessel to the Secretary;
(iii) shall have successfully completed a United States Government security check of the relevant domestic and international databases, as appropriate, or any other national security-related information or database;
(iv) shall have successfully undergone an employer background check—
(I) for which the owner or managing operator provides a signed report to the Secretary that describes the background checks undertaken that are reasonably and legally available to the owner or managing operator including personnel file information obtained from such seaman and from databases available to the public with respect to the seaman;
(II) that consisted of a search of all information reasonably available to the owner or managing operator in the seaman's country of citizenship and any other country in which the seaman receives employment referrals, or resides;
(v) may not be a citizen or temporary or permanent resident of a country designated by the United States as a sponsor of terrorism or any other country that the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, determines to be a security threat to the United States.
(B) Restrictions.— An unlicensed seaman described in paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection—
(C) Status, documentation, and employment.— An unlicensed seaman described in subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (1) of this subsection—
(i) is deemed to meet the nationality requirements necessary to qualify for a merchant mariners document notwithstanding the requirements of part 12 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations;
(ii) is deemed to meet the proof-of-identity requirements necessary to qualify for a merchant mariners document, as prescribed under regulations promulgated by the Secretary, if the seaman possesses—
(I) an unexpired passport issued by the government of the country of which the seaman is a citizen or subject; and
(iii) shall, if eligible, be issued a merchant mariners document with an appropriate annotation reflecting the restrictions of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; and
(iv) may be employed for a period of service on board not to exceed 36 months in the aggregate as a nonimmigrant crewman described in section 101(a)(15)(D)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(15)(D)(i)) on vessels engaged in domestic voyages notwithstanding the departure requirements and time limitations of such section and section 252 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1282) and the regulations and rules promulgated thereunder.
(4) Merchant mariner's document requirements not affected.— This subsection shall not be construed to affect any requirement under Federal law that an individual must hold a merchant mariner's document.
(5) Definitions.— In this subsection:
(A) Steward's department.— The term "steward's department" means the department that includes entertainment personnel and all service personnel, including wait staff, housekeeping staff, and galley workers, as defined in the vessel security plan approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 70103 (c) of this title.
[1] So in original. The period probably should be "; and".
Source(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 548; Pub. L. 100–239, §§ 5(a)(1), (2), (b)–(d)(1), Jan. 11, 1988, 101 Stat. 1780; Pub. L. 100–255, Mar. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 23; Pub. L. 101–595, title VI, § 603(6), title VII, § 711,Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2993, 2997; Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title II, § 211(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 727, title XI, § 1123,Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3939, 3980; Pub. L. 108–293, title IV, § 412,Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1046; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(f)(3)(A), (B),Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3236; Pub. L. 109–241, title III, § 312(c)(1),July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 533; Pub. L. 109–304, § 15(22),Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1704; Pub. L. 109–364, div. C, title XXXV, § 3509,Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2518; Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, § 3529(d),Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 604.)
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Section 8103 sets forth the requirements for citizenship and Naval Reserve membership for the complement on a vessel documented under the laws of the United States.
Subsection (a) requires that the master, chief engineer, or officer in charge of a deck or engineering watch on a United States documented vessel be a United States citizen.
Subsection (b) requires that 75 percent of the seamen, excluding licensed individuals, on a United States documented vessel be United States citizens, except for a fishing or whaling vessel or yacht. The Secretary may reduce the percentage if the Secretary decides on investigation that United States seamen are not available. This investigation and percentage reduction authority is the sole responsibility of the Secretary of Transportation and accordingly the Secretary is to make these decisions expeditiously, promptly, and independently so as not to be dependent on any other agency to make this reduction. The Committee believes the Secretary is capable of this decision and need not delay or fail to make the decision because some other agency does not have the information or would require an extended period to acquire that information. The phrase "for any reason" is used merely to emphasize the complete discretion of the Secretary in making this decision. In addition, because this decision is based on an investigation, formal procedures of the Administrative Procedure Act do not apply.
Subsections (c) and (d) provide that a vessel, except a passenger vessel, on departure from the United States that has been granted a construction or operating differential subsidy have a higher percentage citizenship requirement. Subsection (c) requires all of the crew and employees of a cargo vessel be United States citizens. Subsection (d) requires at least 90 percent of the entire complement of a passenger vessel be United States citizens. The phrase "including all licensed individuals" emphasizes that all licensed individuals are required to be United States citizens as required by subsection (a) and that they compose part of the 90 percent requirement under this subsection. Further, under subsection (d), the balance of the complement must be individuals who have a declaration of intention to become a United States citizen or evidence of admission to the United States as a permanent resident and may only be employed in the steward's department of the passenger vessel.
Except for the master, subsection (e) permits a non-United States citizen to fill a vacancy that occurs for any reason on a United States documented vessel during a foreign voyage until the vessel returns to a United States port where a United States citizen replacement can be obtained. The phrase "for any reason" is used merely for emphasis.
Subsection (f) provides for the penalty for violation of this section.
Subsection (g) requires a deck or engineer officer on a vessel that has been granted an operating differential subsidy or is under the control by the Department of Transportation to be, if eligible, a member of the Naval Reserve. This section does not apply to a vessel of the Coast Guard or the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
Subsection (h) permits the President to suspend the requirements of this section during a proclaimed national emergency or the requirement of subsection (a) for United States vessels documented for foreign trade when the needs of commerce require.
References in Text
The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsecs. (i)(1)(C) and (k)(1)(C), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of Title 8 and Tables.
2008—Subsec. (k)(3)(C)(iv). Pub. L. 110–181inserted "and section 252 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1282)" after "limitations of such section".
2006—Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(f)(3)(B), substituted "Navy Reserve" for "Naval Reserve" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–304substituted "Except as otherwise provided in this title, only" for "Only".
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 109–163, § 515(f)(3)(A), substituted "Navy Reserve" for "Naval Reserve".
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 109–241added subsec. (j).
Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 109–364added subsec. (k).
2004—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 108–293amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "each unlicensed seaman must be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence; and".
1996—Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 104–208substituted "Magnuson-Stevens Fishery" for "Magnuson Fishery".
Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 104–324, § 727, inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "1,600 gross tons".
Subsec. (i)(1)(D). Pub. L. 104–324, § 1123, added subpar. (D).
Subsec. (i)(3). Pub. L. 104–208substituted "Magnuson-Stevens Fishery" for "Magnuson Fishery".
1990—Subsec. (i)(3)(C). Pub. L. 101–595, §§ 603(6) and 711, amended subpar. (C) identically, substituting "Nationality" for "Naturalization".
1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–239, § 5(a)(1), inserted "radio officer," after "chief engineer,".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–255substituted "section," for "subsection," in par. (3).
Pub. L. 100–239, § 5(a)(2), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: "On each departure of a documented vessel (except a fishing or whaling vessel or yacht) from a port of the United States, 75 percent of the seamen (excluding licensed individuals) must be citizens of the United States. If the Secretary decides, on investigation, that qualified citizen seamen are not available, the Secretary may reduce the percentage."
Subsecs. (c), (d)(1). Pub. L. 100–239, § 5(b), struck out "from the United States" after "On each departure".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–239, § 5(c), inserted "and the radio officer" after "the master" and substituted "until the vessel's return to a port at which in the most expeditious manner" for "until the vessel's first return to a United States port at which".
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 100–239, § 5(d)(1), added subsec. (i).
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title II, § 211(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective 15 days after Oct. 11, 1996.
Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Pub. L. 100–239, § 5(a)(3),Jan. 11, 1988, 101 Stat. 1780, provided that: "Paragraph (2) of this subsection [amending this section] is effective 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Jan. 11, 1988]."
Pub. L. 100–239, 5(d)(2), Jan. 11, 1988, 101 Stat. 1781, provided that: "This subsection [amending this section] is effective 360 days after the day of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 11, 1988]."
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468 (b), 551 (d), 552 (d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
Distant Water Tuna Fleet
Pub. L. 109–241, title IV, § 421,July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 547, as amended by Pub. L. 111–281, title IX, § 904,Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3011; Pub. L. 112–213, title VII, § 701,Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1579, provided that:
"(a) Manning Requirements.—Notwithstanding section 8103 (a) of title 46, United States Code, United States purse seine fishing vessels fishing exclusively for highly migratory species in the treaty area under a fishing license issued pursuant to the 1987 Treaty on Fisheries Between the Governments of Certain Pacific Islands States and the Government of the United States of America, or transiting to or from the treaty area exclusively for such purpose, may engage foreign citizens to meet the manning requirement (except for the master) until the date of expiration of this section if, after timely notice of a vacancy to meet the manning requirement, no United States citizen personnel are readily available to fill such vacancy.
"(b) Licensing Restrictions.—
"(1) In general.—Subsection (a) only applies to a foreign citizen who holds a credential that is equivalent to the credential issued by the Coast Guard to a United States citizen for the position, with respect to requirements for experience, training, and other qualifications.
"(2) Treatment of credential.—An equivalent credential under paragraph (1) shall be considered as meeting the requirements of section 8304 of title 46, United States Code, but only while a person holding the credential is in the service of the vessel to which this section applies.
"(c) Limitation.—Subsection (a) applies only to vessels operating in and out of American Samoa or Guam.
"(d) Expiration.—This section expires on the date the Treaty on Fisheries Between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America ceases to have effect for any party under Article 12.6 or 12.7 of such treaty, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 [Dec. 20, 2012].
"(e) Safety Inspections.—A vessel may not engage a foreign citizen to meet a manning requirement under this section unless it has an annual safety examination by an individual authorized to enforce part B of subtitle II of title 46, United States Code.
"(f) Reports.—On March 1, 2007, and annually thereafter until the date of expiration of this section, the Coast Guard and the National Marine Fisheries Service shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Resources [now Natural Resources] of the House of Representatives, providing the following information on the United States purse seine fleet referred to in subsection (a):
"(1) The number and identity of vessels in the fleet using foreign citizens to meet manning requirements pursuant to this section and any marine casualties involving such vessel.
"(2) The number of vessels in the fishery under United States flag as of January 1 of the year in which the report is submitted, the percentage ownership or control of such vessels by non-United States citizens, and the nationality of such ownership or control.
"(3) Description of any transfers or sales of United States flag vessels in the previous calendar year, and the disposition of such vessel, including whether the vessel was scrapped or sold, and, if sold, the nationality of the new owner and location of any fishery to which the vessel will be transferred.
"(4) Landings of tuna by vessels under flag in the 2 previous calendar years, including an assessment of landing trends, and a description of landing percentages and totals—
"(A) delivered to American Samoa and any other port in a State or territory of the United States; and
"(B) delivered to ports outside of a State or territory of the United States, including the identity of the port.
"(5) An evaluation of capacity and trends in the purse seine fleet fishing in the area covered by the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Treaty, and any transfer of capacity from such fleet or area to other fisheries, including those governed under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Convention."
Application of Section to Fishing Vessels in California
Pub. L. 101–595, title III, § 317,Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2988, as amended by Pub. L. 104–324, title III, § 301(d)(2)(B),Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3916, provided that:
"(a) Definition.—For purposes of the application of sections 8103 (a), 12102, 12110, 12111, and 12122(b) of title 46, United States Code, to a fishing vessel operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States off the coast of the State of California, the term 'citizen of the United States' includes an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.
"(b) Termination.—This section shall terminate on October 1, 2000."
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