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How to Use The Foundry's Storm to Color Correct RED Footage (Free This Week)
The Foundry is best known for high-end compositing tools like Nuke, but they're set to release their latest application, Storm, on March 1st. Storm is a much-needed low-cost "RED Production Hub," which will retail for the very reasonable price of $375 — reasonable considering it's not only designed to help log and process the .R3D camera originals, but it's also meant to be a post-production solution that will take RED-based edits all the way through final color correction to delivery. If you're interested in the RAW workflow and want to play around with some .R3D files in Storm, here's your chance — it's in free public beta until March 1. And if you don't have any .R3D files to work with, I've got you covered there as well:
To download some .R3D files — many from the newer Mysterium-X sensor (as seen in The Social Network) — check out the links at the bottom of this post (they're sizable files, so you may want to start downloading before you continue reading). Once you've got some .R3D shots on the way, take a look at Storm's interface and featureset in the following videos. It's not an editing application: you export to a proper NLE once you've organized and pre-graded your .R3D files, and then you roundtrip back into Storm once you've picture-locked for the final grade. It's very appealing, in my opinion:
I'm downloading .R3D files myself as I post this, but compared to Apple Color (in its current version, at least, with its largely-unchanged FinalTouch interface), I like the Storm interface a lot. Even when compared to higher-cost tools like Assimilate SCRATCH, Storm's interface is very well-designed. Of course, it's also worth noting that REDCINE-X, RED's homegrown pre-processing tool, is available free (and not just while it's in beta). But considering RED's own Ted Schilowitz called Storm "REDCINE-X on steroids," I'm partial to experimenting with The Foundry's tool, since it is more of a complete end-to-end solution.
But if you don't own a RED ONE, or if you haven't been on any RED shoots, the beta is of limited use, right? Well, not if you go and download some native .R3D files and try your hand at grading them. To that end, I've included some places to find RAW, unprocessed .R3D files below. Enjoy!
- The Foundry Storm (click on "Public Beta" to download)
- M-X vs. M comparison – SCARLETUSER
- M-X REEL R3Ds – REDUSER
- .R3D Samples @ Mediafire
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Harry on 02.24.11 @ 10:52AM
After downloading it and trying it out, I like the interface a lot. I can't say the same about the RED footage though — is it just me, or is it really noisy (the low light stuff)?
I had the same thoughts — even the RED MX stuff doesn't seem to respond to the "Denoise" function.
Our of curiosity is this Storm application only for grading red files, or can it be used to grade mov's from DSLR's or other cameras? The workflow seems like it may be a great asset.
To the best of my knowledge, it's RED-only now. I would hope/expect that it will expand to non-RED workflows in the future (maybe even Sony's S-Log workflow?). Definitely one to watch, even for non-RED shooters.


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Residents could be paying more to park when they head downtown. City officials say the rates at parking meters are not where they should be.
The issue is over parking meter rates versus garage rates.
Typically, a city wants a rate for meter to be equal to or greater than rates for garages; that is because planners want folks in garages for long term parking, and using meters only for shorter time frames.
However, that is not what we are seeing right now.
The current rates for Downtown Tucson are, fifty cents per hour for using a downtown meter, and one dollar an hour for a downtown garage during the day. Again meter rates less than garage rates is the opposite of what cities typically do.
The same ratio is true in Main Gate Square near U of A.
Today the City Council will be asking for more research in both areas; looking at which spots are in high demand, when is that high demand and how quick is the turnover in those spots.
Others issues could be charging on nights and weekends. Tucson is one of the few cities of its size that does not already do so.
According to official documents, changes in meter rates would not take effect until sometime after streetcar construction is complete.
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DT Drake Nevis working out in Florida at IMG Madden Football Academy
Just arrived this week as the Vikings guys are training down there as well. I saw elsewhere that he had been training with former LSU head coach and Philly Eagle's D-line coach, Pete Jenkins. Hopefully his work prepares him for what we need him to do next year. Stop the run and get after the quarterback. Not counting on a major contribution from a rookie DT, but I boy can dream, right?


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It's Fall and with Fall I always yearn for roasted New Mexico chiles. So this is a fabulous Fall breakfast although you can eat it for lunch or dinner, too. :)
Tag Archives: Chiles
Garden Salad with Grilled Green Chile Marinated Pork Tenderloin and Creamy Jalapeño Dressing
In the mood for a nice entree salad? Give this a try. It's guaranteed not to disappoint. :)
Grilled Chile Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Fire Roasted Salsa
If you liked the Fire Roasted Tomato, Green Chile and Corn Salsa, you going to love this dish. In fact, this is the reason I made the salsa in the first place. This was a stunningly delicious meal and relatively simple, too.
Fire Roasted Tomato, Green Chile and Corn Salsa
Today's post is about salsa. Not any old salsa but a salsa loaded with fire roasted veggies. Absolutely delicious, too. Since football season is here, you definitely need to try this while watching your favorite team on Saturday/Sunday. If you're not a football fan, you need to try this anyway on any day you feel like it. :)
Ancho Crusted Chicken Breast atop Green Chile Goat Cheese Grits Topped with a Cilantro Cream Sauce and Roasted Pipitas
Staying with chiles, this is a wonderful meal, especially on a cold March evening. There is a lot of flavor and texture in this dish. Continue reading
Cinnamon Candied Chile Relleno with Red Wine Chocolate Sauce
And now for something completely different…a dessert chile relleno. :o Yep, this thing of beauty is a Cinnamon Candied Ancho Chile Stuffed with Baby Lady's Deliciously Simple and Healthy Chocolate Mouse floating on a cloud of Chantilly topped with Red Wine Chocolate Sauce and Candied Pecans. Now, I know some of you are going "You did what to dessert?" While others of you are going "Richard, you've lost your mind!" Still, some of you are intrigued. Regardless of the category into which you fall, this is a fabulous dessert and you should read on… Continue reading
Roasted Cauliflower Bisque
If you did not know, we have an insanely popular post for roasted cauliflower, Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro & Lime. If you haven't read it or tried it, you need to do so. It's that good. Of course, almost anything with red chile, cilantro and lime is going to be good. We decided to play with it and play with it we did. Roasted cauliflower with a twist – we turned it into soup. :) It was very good, too. Continue reading


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"It's been a good year for Dum Dum Girls and Crocodiles. Both bands put out albums that could be filed under the categories of career-defining releases and reverb-drenched goodness (the latter being the usual case for both of the bands), so that probably explains the idea behind closing out 2012 with a subtle acoustic show featuring the lead singers of both bands, who will strip down their songs and turn this evening into a pretty rare, and totally awesome, affair."
You love the Dum Dum Girls and you love The Crocodiles. Now you can see DEE DEE and BRANDON play songs from both bands like never before — together!


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In the recent Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings, topping the European Skaters list was dynamic Finnish Winger Mikael Granlund. He is smallish at 5'11" 180lbs but he uses his small frame extremely well in controlling the puck and pretty much single-handedly made a fool out of the Russians at the WJC (Whom are his closest competition in the International skaters rankings). He currently plays for HIFK in the Finnish elite league (Men's, not juniors) and is a top scorer on his team with 5 goals and 14 assists in 20 games... As a 17 year old playing against 20-40 year olds. He is also from Oulu Finland and plays on the same team Pitkanen and Jokinen played their juniors together in a great developement program.
He was extremely impressive in the games I watched him at the WJC, showing a solid mix of great playmaking skills and goal scoring abilities. On www.NHL.com, the main page last tab currently, they have a great summary video in which he man-handles some Russians. It may be a reach but the last top ranked international skater that was an underdog to Canadian top-prospects was Nicklas Backstrom, who is also a smallish playmaking forward, and we all know how that turned out.
I'm not implying in any way we should pick him over Hall, Seguin, or Folwer given the chance... but I think it is still comfoting knowing that the consolation prize still could be an underrated gem.


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You want to win?
Then do what the Seahawks did...
Stay healthy.
Put a healthy team on the field during the playoffs with none of your elite players injured for the most important time of the season.
The Seahawks lost 4 players to season ending IR this year:
Chandler Fenner, Anthony McCoy, Sidney Rice & Spencer Ware.
All they lost was 1 starter - a medicore) Wide Receiver.
And they lost a backup Tight End, a backup Corner Back, and a deep backup at Running Back.
Compare that to the Bengals who lost twelve on season ending IR:
Geno Atkins, Larry Black, Clint Boling, Robert Geathers, Leon Hall, Kevin Huber, Brandon Joiner, Emmanuel Lamur, Taylor Mays, Sean Porter, Alex Smith, Devin Still
So an elite, All-Pro Defensive Tackle.
A very good starting Corner Back.
A very good Punter.
A good starting Left Guard.
Plus a pile of other key contributors.
And, once you add in Terence Newman & Chris Pressley (who were not placed on IR), that ups the total to about half a dozen starters, and 14 contributors who were out by the end of the year.
Just imagine if the Seahawks had been as unlucky as the Bengals in the injury department.
At playoff time, remove their top two starting DB's, their top D-Lineman, one of their O-Linemen, etc..., etc... and let's see if they still win the Super Bowl
And conversely, bless the Bengals with a few injuries as the Seahawks, and let's see what the Bengals do in the playoffs?
Two of the most important factors in winning football games – Turnovers and Injuries.
And Seattle had both of these working for them.
Seattle led the league in Turnover differential, and Seattle led the league in fewest key players injured at the end of the season. And the result was a Super Bowl victory.


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So is there an anti-Cowboys bias amongst the national media?
Let's take a look at the reaction to some of the first round picks that could be seen as 'reaches.' I've looked at four such cases:
E.J Manuel
Pick Selected: 16
NFL.com Grade: 68.7
SI.com Grade: 7.90
Pick Selected: 19
NFL.com Grade: 73.0
SI.com Grade: 7.90
Pick Selected: 20
NFL.com Grade: 77.0
SI.com Grade: 5.40
Pick Selected: 31
NFL.com Grade: 78.7
SI.com Grade: 7.00
Of the four, Frederick had the highest NFL.com grade and was picked the latest (31st overall).
So what did some national pundits have to say about these four selections? Do any of them exhibit some anti-Cowboys bias?
Pete Prisco (CBSSports.com)
On Manuel: I just didn't see what they saw in first-round pick EJ Manuel. He has dynamic skills, but it takes a lot more than that. This is the pick that will define coach Doug Marrone. Grade: C+
On Pugh: Questionable move. It's their first-round pick of the tackle Justin Pugh. I think there were better options on the board.
Analysis: The pick of Pugh in the first round was a bit high, I thought. Grade: B-
On Long: Taking guard Kyle Long in the first round was a strange move, even though the kid will add some nastiness to the line. They had more pressing needs. Grade: C
On Frederick: Questionable move: Trading down and taking center/guard Travis Frederick in the first round. He fills a big need, and I like his toughness, but this is a move that will be questioned.
Analysis: Some will kill the Cowboys for trading back and taking Frederick. I won't. He will be a quality starter. Grade: C
All in all, seems pretty even-handed on these picks.
Bias Meter: 0.0
Mike Mayock (NFL.com)
On Manuel: You can mold him into something really special. He's raw, but he's that piece of clay where you take him and you can turn him to what you want.
On Pugh: I told you it wasn't sexy, but I love the pick. He can play left tackle. He can play right tackle. He can play left guard. He can play right guard.
On Long: He's one of my favorite players in the draft. He's immediately a starting guard that down the road is a starting tackle.
On Frederick: This is a kid who is a typical Wisconsin offensive lineman. He's tough and takes great angles, but I had a third-round grade on him, and I think it's a little bit of a reach at this point.
Only Frederick called out as a reach here. To be fair, Mayock had Long as his 3rd ranked guard, Pugh as tied for his 5th ranked tackle, and Frederick as his 3rd ranked center (behind Schwenke and Jones), so it could just be that he simply likes Long and Pugh more than Frederick, despite where they were picked in the round.
Bias Meter: 1.0
Bryan Perez (FirstRoundGrade.com)
On Manuel: In a bit of surprise, Manuel is the first quarterback off the board. Manuel offers the prototype measurables for the position. He's big, he's athletic, and he has enough juice in his arm to be coached into a capable, if not quality, starting quarterback in the NFL. That said, the Bills grabbed a second round prospect at the 16th pick overall. A bit of a reach. GRADE: C+
On Pugh: With Menelik Watson still on the board, I'm surprised the Giants went in this direction. While Pugh is a nice player, I'm not sure he has the length to play tackle in the NFL. Pugh is an intelligent and all-around effective player, but with a true tackle still on the board in Watson, I would've gone in another direction. GRADE: C+
On Long: By far, the worst pick in the first round so far. Graded as a 5th rounder by FRG Scouting, Long has a "long" way to go before he is a starting level player in the NFL. Sure, he has good pedigree, but Long would've been on the board in the third round. Why the Bears decided to take him at No. 20 is beyond and reasonable explanation. Just...awful. GRADE: F
On Frederick: The second biggest reach in round 1 aside from Kyle Long (Bears). Frederick is a nice player, but much like Long, he would've been around later in the draft. The Cowboys needed to address the interior of their offensive line, so the pick is logical. Just not sure the grade equates to the 31st overall selection. GRADE: D+
Seems a bit harsh, again given that Frederick was two picks removed from being a 2nd round selection, but at least Dallas wasn't the worst, right? Chicago's selection of Long brought up the rear. Still, while Long and Frederick were surefire 'reaches,' Perez just "would've gone in another direction" than Pugh... And Manuel, a "second round prospect" selected 16th overall was only "a bit of a reach."
Bias Meter: 5.0
Rob Rang (CBSSports.com)
On Manuel: Manuel wasn't asked to make complicated reads in Tallahassee and impressed coaches at the Senior Bowl when forced to do so. He's too much of a projection to warrant No. 16 overall but is the most dynamic dual-threat passer in the draft, and his upside is through the roof. Grade: C+
On Pugh: With depth concerns all over the offensive line, Pugh makes sense for the always re-stocking Giants. Grade: B-
On Long: New head coach Marc Trestman's dynamic offense calls for athletic linemen. Long has the length, mobility and bloodlines to excite ... but with just one season as a starter at Oregon, he's certainly a project. Grade: C
On Frederick: Don't get me wrong, Frederick is a good player, but for the Cowboys to drop down 13 spots and get only one pick (No. 74 overall) to add a center? This team needs more. Grade: C-
Manuel and Long are 'projects', Pugh "makes sense", and Frederick is a "good player" but he still warrants the worst grade of the four, and that's with dropping back and getting another pick! Head scratcher here.
Bias Meter: 6.0
Chris Burke (SI.com)
On Manuel: If Manuel ever plays like he should - as in, like a player with his physical gifts ought to be able to - then Buffalo might make a fool of everyone here. But it's a shot in the dark by the Bills, with the hope that Manuel flips the switch at some point. He'll need time to develop ... and a few QBs taken lower could lap him by the time he's ready to go. Grade: D+
On Pugh: I figure a "B" grade is fitting for a player who probably will never really blow anyone away, mainly because he'll be solid enough that fans will not notice him making mistakes. Grade: B
On Long: This is what I gave the Giants for the Pugh pick, and a lot of the same principles hold here. Long's an unexciting selection, but he will help his new team. The question is how much he'll help and how early. Grade: B
On Frederick: Getting an extra pick here and there is nice, but sometimes the cost outweighs the benefit. The Cowboys moved down, leaving at least two other linemen on the board, then reached on a guy at 31. Grade: C
Yes, Manuel is graded as the worst pick of the four, but it's the other 3 grades that are particularly galling. The Giants get a solid B grade for picking a player who the site Burke writes for (SI.com) grades a 7.9, but the Cowboys get a C for picking a player with a 7.0 grade TWELVE picks later.
Even better, the Bears also get a B for picking a player Burke's site rates a FIVE POINT FOUR (!) some ELEVEN picks before Dallas, but Dallas merits a C for their pick (while acknowledging that getting an extra pick to boot "is nice"). Long is an "unexciting selection, but he will help his new team", just like Pugh. But I guess the "same principles" don't hold with Frederick! Not sure this computes.
Bias Meter: 8.0
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!


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T.I. Recalls Prison Fight on 'Howard Stern'
T.I. braved questions from shock jock Howard Stern on his SiriusXM Radio show when he stopped by today to promote his street fiction book Power & Beauty. The rapper reluctantly recalled getting into a fight in the bathroom when he was serving time behind bars.
Prisoners and guards gathered around and placed their bets. "Guys from inside, guys from outside," said Tip.
When asked who took the first punch, he added, "Hopefully you."
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Striving to play catch-up with Verizon, AT&T has doubled the reach of its LTE network since a year ago. The carrier's 4G LTE network now covers more than 150 million people across the U.S., double the number at the end of last year. With its roll out ahead of schedule, AT&T aims to reach 250 million people by the end of next year and 300 million by the end of 2014. AT&T's LTE network is currently available in 103 markets scattered around the country. This week was another busy one for the company as it added several new markets to its lineup. Read the full story at CNET.
AT&T doubled its 4G LTE coverage this year
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Volunteer Inca Archaeology and Community Development Overseas in Peru
Our Inca Project is a great choice if you are interested in archaeology and the history of the Inca civilisation, and don't mind getting your hands dirty! Whilst living the lifestyle of the local Peruvian people, you can gain hands-on experience in a range of archaeological and historically-related work and help with local community projects.
When the Spanish conquistadors discovered Peru in the 16th Century, the land had been ruled for roughly two centuries by the Inca people. During their rule the Incas gained control of an area about one million square kilometres in size, ranging from Colombia to central Chile. The vast Inca Empire had its administrative, political and military centre in the city of Cuzco.
The year 1533 saw an end to the Inca Empire when the Spanish captured Cuzco. Despite years of Spanish rule, Peru has managed to retain a rich Incan legacy which can be seen throughout the country; the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu and the Inca capital city of Cuzco are amongst the most fascinating Inca sites.
Archaeological Activities, Expeditions, and Community work in Peru with Projects Abroad
Projects Abroad work with several local organisations and archaeologists. The range and quality of the sites that our volunteers have worked on is impressive. They include Sacsayhuaman, Zurite, Ollantaytambo, the Historical Centre of Cuzco and some amazing new sites in the local cloud forest.
Since January 2007 we have been working near Huyro, at the site of some newly found ruins, discovered by the Director of Projects Abroad Peru, Tim DeWinter. Due to the site's proximity to Machu Picchu and Vilcabamba, we are sure that the site will become an important area for Inca historians.
Volunteering on the Inca Project in Peru with Projects Abroad
Inca Project volunteers are divided between our two bases in Huyro and Yucay, however, please note that Volunteers can only go to Yucay between the months of April and September. Huyro is in La Convencion province and is a 3 hour journey from our main office in the Sacred Valley. In contrast Yucay is a small town based in the Sacred Valley. The work in both areas is similar, focusing on archaeology, community work and agriculture.
Volunteers spend time working alongside Peruvian experts on archaeological activities. After hiking up to the ruins the work involves clearing and preserving ancient Inca walls and terracing systems in order to understand the Inca people more thoroughly.
Volunteers are also helping to map the ruins and there are opportunities to explore ruins that are well off the beaten track as well as remote communities. You may even discover some new ruins yourself. In Huyro you may find yourself clearing a section of the original Inca road whereas in Yucay you will spend time preserving the terraces.
Volunteers who work in Huyro live in a shared community house with other volunteers and the local Projects Abroad staff. We are aiming to become self-sufficient in the future at our volunteer house and all volunteers are expected to help out with activities like looking after crops, harvesting tomatoes, feeding the chickens and ducks, helping to maintain the out-buildings and taking turns with the washing up after dinner or lunch! In contrast the volunteers in Yucay live with a local host family, thus immersing themselves in the local way of life and getting the opportunity to practise Spanish on a daily basis.
Community meetings in Huyro have been held since August 2006 and have always been very well attended. They are promoted by Projects Abroad in order to discuss our work and the ways in which we can have a positive impact on the local community. The meetings have produced plenty of very useful information and, with the involvement of local leaders we have been given plenty of work for our volunteers to be involved in. In Yucay, the work is from April to September only, in coordination with the PDI Yucay.
During the rainy season, from roughly December to March, the outdoor archaeology related work can be disrupted due to the weather. We try and do as much archaeology related work as possible during this time and re-schedule work where practical.
We prefer that volunteers taking part in the Inca Project arrive in Cuzco anytime on a Saturday or on a Sunday morning.
All volunteers on Teaching, Care, Community, Medicine & Healthcare, Sports or Spanish placements in Peru now have the opportunity to add a 7-Day Peru Conservation Project to the end of their main placement. For more information please visit our 7-Day Peru Conservation Project page.


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7 years; $60 million; $8.571429 cap hit.
I'm really curious about this. The Kings have said that they are out of the running and the Islanders reportedly offered the same 10 year $100 million deal that Atlanta had on the table before they were forced to trade him. Lamoriello has said that he would move other players if need be to sign Ilya Kovalchuk. But, who does he move?
According to capgeek, the Devils already have $55,391,666 committed to just 18 players. Patrik Elias is the team's highest paid player at $6 million and he's a life long Devil with a NMC. Martin Brodeur is the next highest paid player at $5.2 million and he's not going anywhere. After that comes Brian Rolston, who's got 2 years left on a 35+ contract that pays him just over $5 million. He would be the ideal candidate to go, IMO. But, no one's going to want to take on that contract.
Jason Arnott, Henrik Tallinder, Anton Volchenkov are all guys that they either just traded for or signed but are making salaries in the $4 million range. Arnott and Volchenkov have an NMC and an NTC, respectively.
Also keep in mind that Zach Parise's only making $3.125 million in the final year of his deal before he becomes an RFA.
I'm not saying that he won't be able to do it. Lamoriello's been very creative at managing his cap situation in the past. I'm just curious to see how this whole thing would play out.
The guys over at In Lou We Trust are of course on top of this.
They linked to a Larry Brooks Tweet which suggests some possible candidates to move if this deal happens.
Patrik Elias has a no move. Expect Salvador to be waived at camp. Perhaps Zubrus can be dealt. Maybe Langenbrunner goes in deal.


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O.A.Nos.183/11 & 200/11
Thursday this the 3rd day of November 2011
HON'BLE Dr.K.B.S.RAJAN, JUDICIAL MEMBER
HON'BLE Ms.K.NOORJEHAN, ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER O.A.No.183/11
Remya Raj,
W/o.Prabha Kumar,
GDSBPM, Maniyaru-Punalur.
Having permanent residence at Neerkuzhi-Puthenveedu, Thekkaitheri PO, Pattazhi, Pathanamthitta District. ...Applicant (By Advocate Mr.V.Sajith Kumar)
V e r s u s
1. Union of India,
represented by the Secretary to the Government, Ministry of Communications, Department of Post, New Delhi - 110 001.
2. The Chief Post Master General,
Kerala Circle, Trivandrum - 695 101.
3. The Superintendent of Post,
Pathanamthitta Postal Division,
Pathanamthitta - 688 101. ...Respondents (By Advocate Mr.Thomas Mathew Nellimoottil,ACGSC) O.A.No.200/11
W/o.Vinod Kumar G,
Department of Posts,
Grameen Dak Sevak Mail Deliverer,
Thattayil, Adoor.
Residing at Padinjere Adikkatu,
Neduman PO, Pathanamthitta. ...Applicant (By Advocate Mr.M.R.Hariraj)
V e r s u s
1. Union of India,
represented by Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Post, New Delhi.
2. Chief Post Master General,
Kerala Postal Circle, Thiruvananthapuram.
3. Superintendent of Post Offices,
Pathanamthitta Postal Division,
Pathanamthitta. ...Respondents (By Advocate Mr.Sunil Jacob Jose,SCGSC)
These applications having been heard on 28th October 2011 this Tribunal on 3rd November 2011 delivered the following :- O R D E R
HON'BLE Dr.K.B.S.RAJAN, JUDICIAL MEMBER
As the two applications have one and same legal issue, these two are dealt with together and disposed of. Of course, the two applicants are in rivalry position and as such, the facts in each case would be essential to be mentioned here and the same are as hereunder :- (a) OA No.183 of 2011 :
2. The applicant Ms.Remya Raj entered the services of the respondents on 15-11-2006 as a compassionate appointee, as her father a GDS died in harness. She has been posted as GDSBPM at Maniyaru- Pulalur Post Office. Her appointment is at a place situated far away from her parental place at Pattazhi. Later, she got married and her spouse is a resident of Elamannur, which is 22 km away from the place of work. The applicant came to know that a vacancy of GDSBPM has arisen at Chelikkuzhy, which is within five kilometers of her matrimonial home and some of her close relatives are residing at Chelikkuzhy itself. Hence, the applicant made a representation on 08-09-2010 for posting her as GDSBPM at Chelikkuzhy, vide Annexure A-3.
3. According to the applicant, since she was informed that residing at the delivery village is a pre-requisite, she had furnished the address of her close relative i.e. Thenguvila Veedu, Chelikkuzhy informing that the applicant was residing. On verification the same was found to be untrue in that the applicant was not residing at that residence. The applicant again gave a declaration, this time intimating the name of the house owner one Shri.Padmarajan, Thenguvila Veedu, H. No.CP/II/86, Chelikkuzhy. This again, on verification, was found not true in that the applicant was not found residing there. As false information has been given, explanation was called for from the applicant. Meanwhile, the vacancy for the post of GDSBPM was notified for being filled up from open market, vide Annexure A-1.
4. In view of the fact that if the post of GDSBPM at Chelikkuzhy gets filled up in pursuance of the notification, the chance of the applicant in getting herself posted to that place would be diluted and hence, the applicant has filed this OA seeking the following reliefs :-
1. To quash Annexure A-1
2. To direct the 3rd respondent to consider the applicant for transfer against the post of GDSBPM, Chelikuzhy.
3. Such other order or orders as deemed fit to meet the ends of justice.
5. Respondents have contested the O.A. According to them, the declaration furnished by the applicant about her residence at Chelikuzhy is utterly false as has been verified and explanation has been called for from her in this regard. Apart from the above, her matrimonial house is not in that village where the BO was located. The settled position is that while applying for transfer under marriage ground, the husband of the applicant must be a permanent resident of the village where the BO is located. Though transfer to a place near the matrimonial house is permitted, as this condition (of the residence in the village where the BO is located) is not fulfilled, the applicant cannot be accommodated as GDSBPM Chelikuzhi.
6. Applicant has filed her rejoinder. She has contended that residence within the delivery area is not a pre-requisite. As per the rules, need to reside within the delivery area arises only on appointment to the post. And the applicant is ready and willing to reside at the delivery area on appointment. In so far as the earlier declaration is concerned, the applicant submitted that what the applicant meant was her intention to reside on her appointment in Chelikuzhi in the house of Shri Padmarajan, Thenguvila Veedu, Chelikuzhy, who is a relative of the applicant. (b) OA No.200 of 2011 :
7. The applicant was appointed as GDSMD, Thattayil under the 3rd respondents on 30-08-2008. After her marriage, she had requested for a transfer to the post of GDSBPM, Mannam Nagar, which was nearer to her matrimonial home. It was however, rejected as the applicant did not have three years of service and that she was not residing within the delivery zone of the proposed BO. Annexure A-2 refers. It was at this juncture that a vacancy for the post of GDSBPM arose at Chelikuzhi Branch Office and the applicant who was qualified for the post applied for the same. In fact the domestic circumstance (her spouse serving in the Army, there is none to look after the old aged and ailing mother in law. Annexure A-3 refers. The request of the applicant was reinforced by a representation from the husband of the applicant vide Annexure A-4 and was in fact recommended by his Commanding Officer, vide Annexure A-5. However, the respondents have rejected the request of the applicant vide Annexure A-1 stating that the post of GDSBPM, Chelikuzhi carries a lower TRCA. The respondents have also notified the vacancy for selection from open market, vide Annexure A-6. The applicant has thus, challenged Annexure A-1 and A-6 orders and has prayed for the following :- (a) Quashing of Annexure A-1 and A-6.
(b) For a direction to the respondents to consider the applicant for appointment by Transfer as GDSBPM, Chelikuzhy B.O. in preference to outsiders.
8. Respondents have contested the O.A. According to them, transfer on limited grounds are no doubt permitted. And whenever any vacancy to any of the GDS posts arises on regular basis, the first step is to see whether there are any transfer requests pending to the post. In the case of GDSBPM, Chelikuzhy, the applicant and another GDSBPM, Maniyaru Punalur (Applicant in OA 183/2011) were the aspirants to the post. Request of the other candidate has been rejected on account of submission of false information relating to her residence, against which OA No.183 of 2011 has been filed, while the request of the applicant was sent to the Inspector of Posts, Adur Sub Division, her appointing authority for report. The case was not recommended by the IP since the GDS had not completed 3 years of service, one of the conditions prescribed in Annexure A-7 guidelines. Hence, the transfer request was forwarded to the office of the Chief PMG in January 2011 without recommendation since she had not completed 3 years of service and the residence of her husband and Chelikuzhy B.O. are at two different villages. Further a declaration accepting the lower TRCA is required before such transfer and the trend is that GDS do give such declaration but soon after taking over the post, move the Tribunal for restoration of their TRCA and the Tribunal and the High Court have been giving verdicts in favour of these GDS taking a stand that the pay of an official cannot be reduced other than by punishment and that when a GDS is transferred from a post carrying a higher TRCA to another post with lower TRCA, the pay has to be protected in the lower TRCA. But the Chief Postmaster General also had rejected the case of the applicant for transfer as the post of GDSBPM, Chelikuzhi carries a lower TRCA.
9. Counsel for the applicant in OA 183 of 2011 argued that it was by a sheer error that the applicant had indicated that she has been residing in Thenguvila Veedu, Chelikuzhy and she had already given her explanation in this regard. As a matter of fact, such a declaration is not required to be given for applying for the transfer to Chelikuzhy. Rules warrant that before appointment (here transfer) the individual should have the residence in the village in which the B.O. is situated. That would be carried out by the applicant. Other requirement are fulfilled by the applicant. Hence, rejection of her request is illegal and the proposed step to fill up the post of GDSBPM, Chelikuzhy from open market is against the rules of considering the case of transfers in preference to such selection of outsiders.
10. Counsel for the applicant in OA 200/2011 submitted that in the case of the applicant in the said O.A. the lone ground for rejection is lower TRCA attached to the post of GDSBPM, Chelikuzhy. Two other grounds have been mentioned in the counter viz. (a) the applicant had not completed three years of service and (b) the applicant has no permanent residence in the village in which the B.O. is situated. None of the grounds is legally sustainable in view of the following :- (a) Full Bench of this Tribunal in O.A.No.270/06 and connected cases has held as under :-
"49. Now, the entire situation would be summarised and references duly answered as under :-
(a) As per the rules themselves, in so far as transfer within recruitment unit and in the same post with identical TRCA, there shall be no depletion in the quantum of TRCA drawn by the transferred individual.
(b) In so far as transfer from one post to the same post with diff. TRCA and within the same Recruitment Unit, administrative instructions provide for protection of the same vide order dated 11th October, 2004, subject only to the maximum of the TRCA in the transferred unit (i.e. maximum in the lower TRCA). (c) In so far as transfer from one post to a different post but with same TRCA and within the same Recruitment Unit, as in the case of (a) above, protection of TRCA is admissible. (d) In respect of transfer from one post to another within the same recruitment unit but with different TRCA (i.e. from higher to lower), pay protection on the same lines as in respect of (b) above would be available.
(e) ....................
(b) As regards permanent residence, this requirement has been held to be unconstitutional vide the decision of the Tribunal in O.A.No.1018/90 reported in 1993 (24) ATC 59 which reads as under :- "11. In the light of the above analysis I resolve the difference of opinion in the following terms. I agree with the learned Judicial Member that the impugned Annexure 1-A circular No.43-84/80-Pen., dated 30-01-1981 of D.G., P&T cannot be sustained to the extent it mandates residence in the village where the post office is located for appointment as EDBPM/EDSPM in violation of Article 16 of the Constitution. The argument of the learned counsel for the applicant that residential qualification is only a condition to be enforced subsequent to the appointment cannot be accepted in view of the fact that the circular prescribes not merely residential qualification, but on the other hand, 'permanent' residential qualification. It will be contrary to common sense and natural interpretation that one who is a total stranger to the village where the post office is situated can be deemed to be a permanent resident overnight on being appointed as EDBPM. Such a reading down of this qualification is not possible unless the word 'permanent' in Annexure 1-! is abrogated. Subject to this, agreeing generally with my learned brother, the Hon'ble Judicial Member Shri.N.Dharmadan, I find that the selection of the 4th respondent requires to be set aside and a fresh selection conducted by respondents 1 to 3 for the post of EDBPM, Ayyampuzha village by replacing the 'permanent' residential condition at Annexure 1-A by a condition of residence simpliciter in the village concerned and that too as a condition to be fulfilled subsequently and not precedent to selection and appointment to the post of EDBPM/EDSPM.
12. Registry is directed to place my opinion before the appropriate Division Bench for final orders.
Order of the Bench dated 16-11-1992
13. In the light of the judgment of the Hon'ble Vice Chairman resolving the difference the 4th respondent's selection as EDBPM, Ayyampuzha is set aside and we direct the 2nd respondent to conduct a fresh selection to the post after replacing the word 'permanent' residential condition at Annexure A-1 with a condition of 'residence simpliciter' in the village concerned as explained in the judgment making it clear that such a condition is to be satisfied only subsequent to the selection and appointment to the post of EDBPM/EDSPM."
(c) As regards non completion of three years, by now the applicant completes three years and even other wise, the following decisions of the Apex Court support the case of the applicant :-
1. Ram Sarup vs State of Haryana 1979 (1) SCC 168 wherein it has been held as under :-
"3. The question then arises as to what was the effect of breach of clause (1) of Rule 4 of the Rules. Did it have the effect of rendering the appointment wholly void so as to be completely ineffective or merely irregular, so that it could be regularised as and when the appellant acquired the necessary qualifications to hold the post of Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer. We are of the view that the appointment of the appellant was irregular since he did not possess one of the three requisite qualifications but as soon as he acquired the necessary qualification of five years' experience of the working of Labour Laws in any one of the three capacities mentioned in clause (1) of Rule 4 or in any higher capacity, his appointment must be regarded as having been regularised."
2. Bholanath Mukherjee vs Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College 2011 (5) SCC 464, wherein, the Apex Court has observed :-
"42. There is another reason why no relief, at present, could perhaps be granted to the appellants. Throughout the proceedings before the High Court as well as before this Court, no interim relief was granted by restraining Respondent 3 from performing the functions of a Principal. He has continued to function on the aforesaid basis since his appointment on 14-5-1999 as Acting Principal and then on from 23-3-2001 onward as Principal. Even according to the appellants, at the time of his appointment, Respondent 3 had possessed the experience of only six years. Therefore, by now, he would have more than fifteen years of required experience for the post of Principal. Therefore, the ground that Respondent 3 was not qualified as he did not possess the necessary experience would also no longer be available to the appellants."
11. Arguments were heard and documents perused. In so far as the applicant in OA No.183 of 2011 is concerned, her desperate attempt in getting the transfer as GDSBPM Chelikuzhy is well evident when even prior to her taking up residence in the village where the B.O. is located, she has given the declaration. The case of the applicant has not reached that stage whereby such a declaration is needed. An undertaking would suffice or to establish the bonafide in the undertaking a consent letter from the land lord of the house where the applicant is desirous of residing may be filed. If such a declaration is needed as per the rules prior to the submission of application and if the declaration turns to be false, it could be construed that the transfer has been sought by the applicant by playing fraud. In the instant case, since such a declaration is not needed at that stage, all that could be attributed to the applicant in filing the declaration is that she is over enthusiastic in seeking the transfer. In any event, separately explanation has been called for and as such, filing of such a declaration alone should have invalidated her from seeking the transfer, if other conditions are fulfilled. There is no other ground of rejection of the application of the applicant.
12. In so far as the applicant is OA No.200/2011 is concerned, the counsel for the applicant is right when he argued that once a particular reason for rejection is given, respondents cannot add further grounds as opportunity to meet such further grounds would not be available to the applicant. His reliance on the decision of the Apex Court in the case of Mohinder Singh Gill vs Chief Election Commissioner, New Delhi and others (1978) 1 SCC 405 refers wherein the Apex Court has held as under :-
"8. The second equally relevant matter is that when a statutory functionary makes an order based on certain grounds, its validity must be judged by the reasons so mentioned and cannot be supplemented by fresh reasons in the shape of affidavit or otherwise. Otherwise, an order bad in the beginning may, by the time it comes to court on account of a challenge, get validated by additional grounds later brought out."
13. However even if all the three grounds of rejection are considered, there appears to be no substance in any of the grounds in view of the following :-
(a) Full Bench decision cited by the applicant clearly provides for transfer within the same unit to a post carrying lower TRCA scale, subject to the undertaking given by the individual but the TRCA already drawn shall be protected. (b) The applicant has fulfilled three years of service as on date. This is not the case of any fresh appointment where one should apply only when any such condition stipulated is to be fulfilled as on the last date of the application. Even in such cases, the appointment is considered as only irregular and not illegal and the appointment is directed to be regularized. Transfer, if applied in advance of completion of three years, could well be kept pending till the applicant completes three years and subject to fulfilling other conditions, such a transfer be considered. Again, the decision relied upon by the applicant vide 1979 (1) SCC 168 and 2011 (5) SCC 46 supports her case.
(c) As regards permanent residence, the decision of the Tribunal reported in 1993 (24) ATC 59 is clear that such a stipulation is unconstitutional as it offends the fundamental right under Art. 14 and 16 of the Constitution. Insistence should be only for continued residence during the period the individual is holding the post of GDSBPM and not one of 'permanent residence'
(d) The reason given in para 4 and 5 of the reply in OA No.200 of 2011 that in view of the stand taken by the Court/Tribunal a decision was taken by the respondents to give transfer to the GDS only to posts having the same TRCA drawn by them at the time of transfer is thoroughly disapproved as the same is not supported by any amendment to the general transfer policy nor is the reason for such decision is legally sustainable.
14. In view of the above, respondents are directed to reconsider the cases of the applicants and on the basis of their merit, one of them be posted as GDSBPM Chelikuzhy. As it is the admitted case of the respondents that the first step is to see whether there is any transfer application is pending, vide reply to OA No.200 of 2011 (already extracted above), till such time the two applications are duly reconsidered, the respondents shall not act on the notification at Annexure A-6 in OA No.200 of 2011. If for any other plausible and convincing reasons, none of the applicants could be transferred, the individuals be informed accordingly and it is only thereafter that further action in regard to the notification issued for selection from outsiders shall be considered. (Dated this the 3rd day of November 2011)
K.NOORJEHAN Dr.K.B.S.RAJAN ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER JUDICIAL MEMBER asp


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David Vela Named Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park
Contact: James Doyle, 303-969-2321
Intermountain Regional Director Sue Masica announced today that David Vela has been named superintendent of Grand Teton National Park. He will begin his duties in about six weeks.
Vela now serves as associate director for Workforce, Relevancy and Inclusion in the National Park Service's (NPS) Washington headquarters. He oversees NPS programs including Human Resources, Learning and Development, Equal Opportunity, Youth, and the Office of Relevancy, Diversity & Inclusion.
"David has a great blend of senior management experience both within and outside of the Park Service, including an extensive and proven record of achievement in managing large and complex park operations," Masica said. "He has also had great success in working with partners and local communities, and he is especially passionate about making our national parks more relevant to diverse populations."
As superintendent, Vela will manage more than 310,000 acres of park lands, including the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway and much of the iconic Teton Range, whose jagged peaks and distinctive geology make it a classic vista of the American West. Also iconic are Grand Teton's diverse wild species, including grizzly bears, gray wolves and American bison. The park and parkway protect 51 miles of wild and scenic rivers and a cherished assortment of significant cultural resources and historic objects, including 19th-century ranch structures.\
Before his time in Washington, Vela served four years as director of the NPS's Southeast Region, where he oversaw 66 national park sites in nine states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Vela began his NPS career in 1981 as a cooperative education student at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas and later became a permanent park ranger there. In 1984, he transferred to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park in Virginia to serve as supervisory park ranger. Two years later, he moved to Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia as a district ranger.
From 1987 to 1998, Vela worked in a variety of federal posts outside the NPS. He was a special agent in the Department of Health & Human Services Inspector General's office, conducting white-collar criminal investigations in New York and New Jersey. He also was special assistant for Hispanic affairs to the late U.S. Rep. George Thomas "Mickey" Leland of Texas. He was a federal investigator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In 1996, the Texas attorney general appointed Vela director of Texas Child Support Program, where he supervised more than 70 field offices and 2,400 employees.
Vela returned to the National Park Service in 1998 as superintendent of Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site in Texas, one of eight states in the Intermountain Region. In 2002, he became Texas state coordinator for the region. After a stint as superintendent of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Texas, he transferred in 2006 to George Washington Memorial Parkway in the Washington, DC area.
"I am humbled at the opportunity to serve as superintendent of Grand Teton and the Rockefeller Memorial Parkway," Vela said. "I look forward eagerly to working with the parks' dedicated staff, the local community, and the many partners who care so deeply about these park treasures. It is truly a spectacular place and one that provides inspiration and enjoyment for current and future generations to come" said Vela.
Vela is a graduate of Texas A&M University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation and parks. He graduated from the U.S. Department of the Interior Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program in May 2006. He and his wife, Melissa, have two children, Christina and Anthony, and four grandchildren.
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Did you know that until the 1890s no one had settled on the west bank of the Snake River in the central part of Jackson Hole? William "Bill" Menor built a ferry at Moose to shuttle patrons across the river, the only reliable crossing point between Wilson and Moran.


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- The perils of wildlife tourism. [Warning, this video could make you seasick.] (Dot Earth)
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More than $1,000 was raised Saturday at a benefit concert to help the family of the 9-year-old Richmond Hill boy, Dylan Moore, who is battling leukemia.
Navy Airman Meosha L. Brunson, daughter of Darlene Brunson of Pembroke, alongside around 5,500 sailors attached to USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), recently departed Naples, Italy.
The Bryan County 4-H Goat Team traveled July 9 to Statesboro to compete in the Bulloch County Purina Meals Goat Jackpot Show.
Every person we meet has the potential to impact our lives – though none more so than a wounded warrior.
I just returned from a trip to see family and friends in the land of my birth. Because I had not been back to England for a while, it struck me afresh how, as the great British politician Winston Churchill famously said, our two nations are "divided by a common language."
James Jeffers, left, and Alexander Hollowell, both of Boy Scouts Troop 400 in Richmond Hill, were honored for making the rank of Eagle Scout by the Richmond Hill City Council during its regular meeting.
Last year's Elegance in the Park Bridal Show at Richmond Hill City Center was a success, according to event organizers, and the second annual show is set for noon-4 p.m. Aug. 28 at the City Center.
The Liberty County Health Department's new Women, Infants and Children clinic on Fort Stewart will have an open house from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, and military families are welcome to attend.
Hinesville resident Bill Mitchell recently returned from Trondheim, Norway, as a world champion. He won top honors in the freestyle-sideburns category of the World Beard and Moustache Championships. Nearly 200 people from 15 countries competed in the contest.
A reunion is defined as a reuniting of people after separation. There are family reunions, class reunions, military reunions, college reunions, high school reunions and other kinds of reunions.
CHARLESTON - Rarely-displayed paintings of Charleston during the Civil War by a Confederate soldier, including an iconic rendering of the submarine H.L. Hunley, are being made available this week on the Internet by The Museum of the Confederacy.
SAVANNAH - Pope Benedict XVI has chosen a metro Atlanta priest to be the new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah, which governs parishes in 90 south Georgia counties.
Cub Scout Pack 141 posts the colors June 29 during Pembroke's patriotic music concert with the 3rd Infantry Division Band of Fort Stewart at First Baptist Church.
The 52nd annual Kicklighter reunion will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30 at Beard's Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Glennville.
The Pembroke Garden Club recently named its Beauty Spot and Yard ofthe Month for July.
In conjunction with the August book room sale, the Richmond Hill Library and the Friends of the Richmond Hill Library will host a book signing by local author and chocolatier David Willis from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.
SAVANNAH - Armstrong State University has announced the schedule for the 2014-15 Moveable Feast lecture and performance series, presented by the university's College of Liberal Arts in historic venues throughout Savannah. All events are free and open to the public.
Many of my columns are pretty light in tone and content as I generally aim to amuse as well as enlighten readers. This is not one of those columns.
Unity in the Community teamed up with Plantation Apartments to throw a back-to-school celebration for young people of the community Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Kline of Houston, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Josephine Kline, to Shaun Christopher Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Quinn of Richmond Hill, Georgia.
An open meeting of the Natural Resources Study Committee on aquifer storage and recovery will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
The Bryan County Emergency Services has announced the inaugural Citizens Emergency Services Academy will run from 7-10 p.m. for eight consecutive Thursdays beginning Sept. 11 and concluding Oct. 30.
The topic of employee health will be explored at the Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce's Lunch and Learn at noon Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Chamber office, 2591 Highway 17, suite 100 in the Crossroads Center.
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Brussels Out Of Control: €200 Billion For Green Lobby
European heads of state and government have agreed to commit at least 20 percent of the entire European Union budget over the next seven years to climate-related spending. The seven-year budget was agreed at 960 billion euros.
All-night negotiations in Brussels produced agreement among EU leaders on budget proposals for the rest of the decade, from 2014-2020.
"Climate action objectives will represent at least 20% of EU spending in the period 2014-2020 and therefore be reflected in the appropriate instruments to ensure that they contribute to strengthen energy security, building a low-carbon, resource efficient and climate resilient economy that will enhance Europe's competitiveness and create more and greener jobs," the final agreement states.
Leaders backed the first budget cuts in EU history, spearheaded by the UK Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Cameron's plan to hold a referendum on Britain's EU membership strengthened the country's negotiating stance.
The seven-year budget was agreed at 960 billion euros ($1.28 trillion). By comparison, the budget for the years 2007-2013 was 975.777 billion euros.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said, "Sustainability is a very important policy and indeed it's a commitment that we are keeping across policies. In this regard, the greening of agricultural policy deserves to be mentioned, as for instance our commitment to climate protection."
"Today is an incredibly important day for Europe and for the fight against climate change," said Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard of Denmark. "This is a major step forward for our efforts to handle the climate crisis."
The 20 percent climate appropriation was first suggested by the European Commission, the EU's executive branch of government.
"Rather than being parked in a corner of the EU budget, climate action will now be integrated into all main spending areas – cohesion, innovation, infrastructure, agriculture," Hedegaard said.


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The Social Responsibility In The Romanian Banking Organizations
AbstractThe purpose of the article is to study the visible actions of social responsibility (SR) in the romanian banking organizations. The research aimed to highlight the most active and non active banking organizations in Romania, regarding the implementation of SR. The main domains they are interested in include social and volunteering activities and various developping projects for education, culture and environment. The transparency of information provided for the stakeholders is very low, with an almost invisible level of reporting on CSR activities. This article was financed by CNCSIS – UE FISCSU, IDEI contract, no. 826/19.01.2009
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Tunisian Local Killed Near Libyan Border by Unknown Armed Group
By Amira Masrour | Jan 15 2013ben guerdane , main-national-featured , Mohamed Ben Amor Mansouri , Ras Jedir border crossing , WPolitics
Mohamed Ben Amor Mansouri, a Tunisian from the border town of Ben Guerdane, was killed yesterday morning along the frontier between Libya and Tunisia by an unknown group of armed Libyans, said a source within the communications office of the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to a source in the local delegation of Ben Guerdane, Mansouri was accompanied by another individual, who was shot in the legs and then transported to Zitouna clinic in the southeastern coastal city of Zarzis.
Mosbah, Mansouri's cousin, stated to Tunisian radio Mosaique FM that he was with Mansouri during the incident and that "Libyan military forces shot on [them], took the car [they] were driving in, and left [him] behind wounded until someone came to help."
In a statement to state news agency TAP, Foreign Affairs Minister Rafik Abdessalem, who visited yesterday the governorate of Medenine where Ben Guerdane is located, explained that the victim had been on his way to get food supplies for his herd of camels when the occupants of three Libyan cars opened fire on his vehicle.
"This incident is painful and unacceptable and jeopardizes Tunisia's territorial security," said Abdessalem.
According to the minister, all relevant information will be reviewed and contact established with Libyan authorities to coordinate and open an investigation.
"Even though we are trying to protect our country, we are working not to harm Tunisian-Libyan relations," reassured Abdessalem.
The death of Mansouri comes in the midst of repeated protests in Ben Guerdane due to disruptions in the flow of goods and people across the Ras Jedir border crossing for more than two weeks. The local National Guard station was burned down on January 10, hours after a general strike in protest of the border post's closure was led by the local labor union.
As a result of a disagreement whether or not to impose a customs tax on Tunisian traders, Libyan authorities have not granted Tunisians the right to transport merchandise from Libya, Governor of Medenine Hamadi Mayara told TAP. The interruptions in the flow of goods across the border crossing has hurt bilateral trade relations, he added.


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Dear friends and colleagues,
from extensive research and analysis I regret to have to inform you that I have gleaned there is a conspiracy afoot in the NFL.
The conspiracy entails a concerted effort to misinform fans about what type of players are required to succeed in the NFL, it entails the stupification of spectators through elaborate schemes strategically employed to have players either in position or out of position to make plays, it entails blackmailing coaches and front offices to play a preselected group of players through positioning them on Fantasy and Madden rosters. In short, some teams are preparing to pounce on and take advantage of these false realities.
1. The scouts and online reporters are fudging facts to get the wrong kind of player at each position. The highly hyped defensive end/outside linebacker hybrid, will leave teams vulnerable to horizontal plays. He will get dominated on run plays, because he´s too small, so outside containment against either speedy runningbacks, or runningbacks with lead blockers, is nonexistent. And as outside linebackers they are simply too slow to cover the flats or beat speedsters outside. The cornerbacks are too small, they are useless in run support, and physical receivers will dominate them. Linebackers overall are too big and too slow, if they get beaten by big backs the defensive backs will get run over, and if they get beaten by fast backs they will look ridiculous. That´s the defensive foolery.
On offense, we have the very unrealistic single back formation. What will defenses do if they are suddenly confronted with multiple backs, sweeps and reverses, potent lead blocking. To send a halfback without the help of a blocking fullback would have been preposterous in the past. A guy like Barry Sanders, sure. But 260 pound Jamal Lewis as a single back, come on how realistic is that? It´s gotten absolutely ridiculous. 6foot6 offensive guards. The quarterback can barely see over them, they´re not mobile enough in run blocking, they can´t pull, and believe it or not they have a high center of gravity, they are easier to unbalance. Offensive lines lining up at the outset of a play in a V-formation, standing up already, with barely an inch between their feet. It´s a precollapsed line, to try to rush the quarterback on defense is impossible, these guys are already bracing for impact and it´s an impossible angle, you can not get by them. On offense the quarterback is absolutely predictable, he can´t even scramble, he´s caught in the pocket. In the olden days that would have been laughed at, because it´s taking telegraphing a play to a whole new level. They keep that formation even on running plays. What it means is the holes are a lot smaller because the line is slanted, if they get through the hole they haven´t even passed the line of scrimmage yet, the offensive line is so far off. The offensive tackles can´t bear down and get their feet moving, because they are standing up waiting for impact before they can even initiate run blocking. The first team to realign the offensive line, right up on the line of scrimmage, not telegraphing run or pass, with a chance at giving the runningback 5 holes to run through, with a quarterback who is mobile and has split seconds to decide handing off, scrambling or passing, or a mix thereof, the first team to institute some lead blocking, with a shifty halfback with enough patience to follow that blocking and then break free, is going to look like geniuses. Pounding the middle and stretching the field horizontally, through powerfull end around plays and a quick and effective short passing game, will look like it´s never been done before. So I assume there are some teams and interest groups preparing for a Super Bowl run by exploiting all this, they have the neccessary guys on their depth charts.
2. Playcalling. It is assumed that football has become this rocket science, and you have all these evil geniuses, conveniently termed offensive and defensive coordinators, like a real football player needs to be coordinated from outside (are there like walls and traps not visible to them on the field?), that can somehow magically make superior athleticism and sportsmanship irrelevant, through ingenious formations and outscheming the opponent. It is assumed that a defense has a limited set of plays (since when did it become fashionable to even say a defense has plays, like they are inititator and not the reactor) to counter an offenses limited set of plays. It is feasible that a certain player can be out of position on a certain play, because the defensive schematic called for it. How ridiculous is this? If I see a play evolving as a defensive player and I can get there, no force on earth can compell me to run away from it. Defense is defense no matter what the offense can concoct. If the defenders do what they do, and are where they are even the combined Nobel prize winners can not beat it. Let´s stop fooling ourselves. Players enabled to defend an area, and with a maximum of decisionability, will not be out of position, and they will make the play, no matter how elaborate the offense is. On the other side of the ball, you need the same type of adaptability. If I´m a receiver and a certain route is covered, I can alter it, stretch my route, shorten it, cut earlier or later. If I´m the runningback, and the 2 hole is seeled, I hit the 4 hole or race to the sideline. If I´m the quarterback and a pass play breaks down, do I gun it or run it?
3. Maddenized and Fantasized rosters. I play the best available athelete and sportster, whether the kids are cursing because they´re not on Madden, or whether people stupid enough to bet on football in fantasy circles are blacklisting me, because they´re high draft pick is suddenly not even playing. These are outside factors, I do not heed them at any price. My depth chart is not the glee club, and popularity contests will not win you football games. Even a thousand number 16 jerseys in the stands will not give wings to Joshua Cribbs.
All in all, these developments lead me to assume there is an elaborate deepseated plot to fool teams into wanting what will make them vulnerable and beatable, by teams willing to buck the trends.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP)- The Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Maryland plan to release the results of a new study that examines the effects of a gas tax on the state's middle class.
Baltimore-based SAGE Policy Group was commissioned by the foundation to conduct the study.
Officials say that economist Anirban Basu will join the foundation's director, Dave Schwartz, to share the study's results.
Last year, Gov. Martin O'Malley proposed phasing in a 6 percent sales tax on gasoline at 2 percent a year for three years, but the proposal floundered amid high gas prices.
Other gas tax increases have been proposed by Maryland lawmakers in recent weeks.
The event will be held Wednesday in the House of Delegates building.
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NASA has released a beautiful set of photos inspired by Gravity, the movie that last night won seven Oscars. These are perhaps the most beautiful photos of space that we've ever seen, mostly focusing on astronauts working on the International Space Station or Space Shuttle, but there are a few photos of the Earth at night and the Sun rising over the Earth, too. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the photos, though, is just how closely they resemble various scenes and landscapes from Gravity.
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Specially trained astronauts will perform their final repair mission on Christmas Day, letting the crew of the ISS back into the majority of their orbiting home.
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At MIT, members of the DarkLight project are preparing to create tiny amounts of dark matter using a particle accelerator, to finally prove once and for all just how dark matter operates.
Researchers break Newton's third law — with lasers October 17, 2013 at 11:10 am
A team of researchers has managed to (very technically) break Newton's third law of motion — that every action has an equal and opposite reaction — by accelerating laser pulses around a loop, seemingly without any corresponding push-back.
Mars hopper could be the key to uncovering the mysteries of the red planet September 26, 2013 at 10:31 am
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'I look and feel 26!'
Wyclef Jean is a man who is clearly in shape for his age. And boy, does he know it.
The Fugees star, who turned 43 last Wednesday, celebrated his middle-age milestone in a rather brazen fashion. The singer posted a picture of himself on Twitter, seemingly slathered in baby oil and straddling his Ducati motorcycle, wearing just a pair of briefs.
Displaying his muscular physique, Jean was quick to point out how great he looks.
In an accompanying caption he wrote: 'TODAY I AM 43 YEARS OLD! I look And feel 26! U cant keep a good Man down! Keep a smile when they want you to frown!'
The buff star wore a pair of tiny red and blue briefs for the revealing shot. The skimpy underwear meticulously matched his Americana-style bike, a red, white and blue vehicle adorned with stars. Since ending his stint with The Fugees in 1997, Jean has embarked on a solo career. His most recent upcoming self-entitled studio album was due to be released in 2011, but still yet to hit the shelves. The singer also tried to run for President of his native Haiti in 2010 but did not win the election. Recently, Jean made headlines when he claimed that his ex-lover and bandmate Lauryn Hill lied to him about the paternity of her son.
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Kutcher tops Forbes' highest paid TV actor list
Ashton Kutcher has taken Charlie Sheen's crown as the highest paid TV actor. The 34-year-old star knocked his rival off the top spot on Forbes' Highest Paid TV Actor list and is estimated to have banked $24 million for his role on Two And a Half Men since replacing him on the sitcom. Sheen failed to make the top 10, despite topping the list last year with $40 million. Ashton's co-star Jon Cryer came in at number 7, while Ray Romano, Mark Harmon, Patrick Dempsey and Hugh Laurie all made the cut for the second year in a row. Steve Carrell, who came third last year with $15 million in earnings, has also dropped off the list since leaving NBC sitcom The Office in 2011. The Forbes list is also devoid of reality stars, unlike its female counterpart which features Kim and Khloe Kardashian at number 2 and 5 respectively. The top ten's net worth is calculated to include their salaries from their TV shows as well as earnings from other projects including films and product endorsements.
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Forbes' Highest Paid TV Actor full list:
1. Ashton Kutcher (Two and a Half Men) — $24 million
2. Hugh Laurie (House) — $18 million
2. Ray Romano (Parenthood) — $18 million
4. Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) — $15 million
4. Mark Harmon (NCIS) — $15 million
6. Tim Allen (Last Man Standing) — $14 million
7. Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men) — $13 million
8. Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy) — $12 million
9. Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory) — $8 million
9. Johnny Galecki (Big Bang Theory) — $8 million
9. Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother) — $8 million
Warwick reflects on a terrible year
Dionne Warwick's songs were the emotional soundtrack of the 1960s. Her smooth, heartfelt voice was the conduit for a stream of immensely moving pop classics by the songwriting team of Hal David and Burt Bacharach. They ranged from Anyone Who Had A Heart to Say A Little Prayer For Me and Don't Make Me Over. No wonder she said it was just like losing a member of the family when Hal David died last month. Warwick had 20 Top 40 hits with Bacharach and David songs. "It had been almost like a marriage between three people. We all cared for each other very much - true friendship stands the test of time". Now, she has updated and re-recorded an album of her most treasured hits.
This year she says has been 'very tacky'. An interesting word to use when she's experienced the death of her cousin Whitney Houston and her nephew a few weeks ago who was only 24. "This year I've cried a lot. Crying is cleansing. There's a reason for tears, happiness or sadness. Of course I cried at Whitney's funeral and I cried at my nephew's funeral. Imagine, he contracted a virus and he couldn't get rid of it."
"This has been a terrible year. It was quite unexpected."
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB Fox 41) -- Some say it's turning into the David Camm case of Kentucky. After three mistrials, Brent Burke, a former military officer, will face a fourth double murder trial.
Fox 41's Rachel Collier reveals one mother's fight for justice in the murders. She traveled to Ashland, Kentucky to talk to Tracy Burke's mother who says sitting through three trials and facing a fourth, is just as painful as losing her daughter.
Pictures inside Patricia Wilburn's home show a happy family. Brent Burke, the husband of Tracy Burke is a military police officer at Fort Campbell. They have two children together, a little girl and boy. Tracy's oldest son, is from another marriage. He's the one who made the chilling phone call the day after his mother was killed.
Caller: "Last night I was afraid to call and um, well, they shot, they shot the only two people here, which was my grandma and my mom."
It's September 11, 2007 and police in Rineyville, Kentucky have just found out about a double murder through this terrified little boy.
911 Dispatcher: "Where are they at right now?"
Caller: "They're in my house. There's blood splattered everywhere."
The boy's mother, Tracy Burke and her ex mother in law, Karen Comer, have been shot to death, as well as a family dog. Tracy's three children witnessed the shootings and two testified in court.
Witness: "I heard glass shattering looked up grandma was on the floor. The guy was in a hooded mask with a camouflage jacket. It was Brent, it was obvious it was him. My stepfather, yes."
Three years and three mistrials later, Tracy's estranged husband, Brent Burke will be heading to trial for the fourth time for the murders. A fourth trial means Tracy Burke's young sons will testify again and her family will have to listen to every painful detail once more. It means, they're still waiting for justice.
"We cry every night, every day. Yeah, I don't really celebrate the holidays anymore, because the last time I celebrated a holiday when we was together was Thanksgiving with her," said Wilburn.
She decorates her daughter's grave for each holiday.
"This is my only way of talking to her. and in prayers, this is how I see my child. Brent's mom can see him every day," said Wilburn.
Wilburn is taking her push for justice to a whole new level. "I wanna make sure this murderer stays where he's at."
Wearing a jail suit and carrying a bucket with Brent's picture on it, she'll be asking for donations at local restaurants. She and her family are convinced Burke is responsible for the murders. They never got a verdict, three trials ended in mistrials. Wilburn lives in Ashland, Kentucky, nearly four hours away from the courthouse in Elizabethtown.
She's raising money so she can sleep, eat and stay in E-town for the length of the next trial. The money will also help support her grand kids, who also want the whole ordeal to be over with.
"My oldest grandson said, 'I'll tell them again, my daddy did it, just like he said, I"I'll tell him again my daddy did it,'" said Wilburn.
Patricia says the children miss Tracy terribly, especially evident on Mother's Day. "I had to pick him up from school cause he was crying because he was trying to make a Mother's Day card."
Patricia's friends are here for support. They're in a national group called Parents for Murdered Children. The support group also fights for victim's rights and petitions for prisoners up for parole to stay in jail. They've each lost a child to murder.
They know too well that the road to justice can be long and trying. Wilburn says she doesn't care if there are 20 mistrials, as long as Brent Burke stays behind bars.
"It's hard, it's hard, but if it keeps him in jail, then that's what we want. I don't want him to walk," said Wilburn.
The fourth trial has been set for early March.
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In a Sports Illustrated article due to come out soon, Carl Crawford is quoted, being blunt and straight-up about his (and Carlos Pena's) impending free agency:
On the potential of Pena and Carl Crawford leaving after the season: "This core group is going to still be together, me and Carlos are the only two guys that are going to be leaving," notes Crawford, perhaps giving away more than he should. "We definitely feel like this is a special year for us, and we would like to do something good."
Full article from Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times - http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/content/sports-illustrated-profiles-carlos-pena


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