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MIAMI (AP) — Faced with potentially billions of dollars in legal liability, Chiquita Brands International is asking a federal appeals court to block lawsuits filed against it in the U.S. by thousands of Colombians whose relatives were killed in that country's bloody, decades-long civil war.
The produce giant, which long had huge banana plantations in Colombia, has admitted paying a right-wing Colombian paramilitary group $1.7 million over a seven-year period. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company insists it was blackmailed into paying or risking violence against its own operations and employees, although in 2007 Chiquita pleaded guilty to U.S. criminal charges that it had supported terrorists. It paid a $25 million fine.
The Colombian lawsuits, consolidated for pretrial action before a federal judge in West Palm Beach, want Chiquita held liable for thousands of deaths at the hands of the AUC, the Spanish acronym for the right-wing United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia. The Colombian relatives have won several key pretrial rulings, but now Chiquita is taking its fight for dismissal to a new level.
In essence, Chiquita wants the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss the lawsuits because, the company claims, each murder cannot be tied specifically to the company. It's not enough, Chiquita's lawyers say in court papers, to assume the company's payments to the AUC meant Chiquita knew about and supported those individual killings.
Chiquita also says the Colombian cases should be tossed because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last April in a case called Kiobel vs. Royal Dutch Petroleum, which imposed new limits on the ability of foreigners to use American courts to seek accountability and monetary damages for human rights abuses.
Any decision by the 11th Circuit is likely months away, adding to years Colombian family members have already been waiting for the lawsuits to be resolved. The cases were consolidated in Florida in 2008.
Three women who lost relatives to the AUC and are among the plaintiffs in lawsuits against Chiquita agreed to speak by phone recently with The Associated Press from the town of Apartado, Colombia. They spoke on condition that their names not be used because they fear retribution from former paramilitary members, many of whom still live in the area and have powerful political connections.
Human rights groups say many former paramilitary members have reorganized into what are called "emerging criminal bands" involved in extortion and racketeering.
One of the women, a 48-year-old who makes a small income sitting for a neighbor's baby, said paramilitary troops descended on her home in 2000 while her husband and a friend were working in their garden. The troops requested identification papers and demanded to know whether there were weapons for the leftist guerrillas hidden in the home. She said they ransacked the home and found none, and she fled with the couple's infant child.
"When he let me go, I ran with my girl and jumped over the (garden) wall. I don't even know how I did that. I'd never done it before," the woman said between sobs.
When she returned to her home with neighbors, she found her husband shot dead on their kitchen floor. Now, she said, the Chiquita lawsuit gives her some hope for justice and a better life for herself and her two children.
"I am fighting for my children, so that they can have some help after all this time," the woman said.
Another woman, a 45-year-old single mother of three, makes a living selling lunches from house to house. She said right-wing paramilitary soldiers initially forced her family off their land in 1997, accusing them of being sympathetic to the leftists. Not long after, she said, her 17-year-old brother was brutally beaten and fatally shot.
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January is almost over and there have been many cancellations and renewals of our favorite shows (or rather just some of mine) so here is the latest updated list of cancellations and renewals.
First up in the cancellations, is the new HBO tv show "HELLO LADIES". This new comedy show was co-written, directed by and starring Stephen Merchant. The series follows a 6 foot 7 inch gawky englishman who is searching for the woman of his dreams in Los Angeles. He thinks he's the shizzles, charming insanely amazing dude, but he comes off as a major douche bag who is just trying too hard. The series follows him around and we see the failed love encounters if you can call them that.
That's not all, let's see who else got the ax this early on in the season.
I've been procrastinating this post for the past 3 weeks actually I had most of it done and then stopped, new premiere dates for TV Shows came up and I added those then stopped before I was done and more shows, lather rinse repeat. Fortunately I pushed myself to finish the graphic I had for this post and thus I present to you, the 'Mid-Season TV Shows 2014 Premiere Dates'. I've actually started watching a few of those shows and I have actually fallen in love with some.
So, these past few weeks we saw the returns of many of our favorite shows such as "Episodes", "House of Lies", "Shameless", "Girls", "Single Ladies", "Switched at Birth", "The Fosters", "The Following", "Cougar Town", "Pretty Little Liars", "Ravenswood", "Psych", "American Idol", "Baby Daddy", "Melissa & Joey", "Men at Work", "Suburgatory", "Community", "Saving Hope", "Banshee", and "Hollywood Game Night".
But the list doesn't stop there because we also saw the premieres of "True Detective" (haven't seen it yet), "Looking" (it is said to be the male version of 'Girls'), "Intelligence" (haven't tackled the few episodes), "Bitten" (absolutely LOVE THIS SHOW! WEREWOLVES!), "Chozen" (couldn't get through the first episode), "Killer Women" (actually LIKED this show it was kind of funky different, I can' t wait for new episodes!), "Being Mary Jane" (THIS IS A MUST SEE!!!! GABRIELLE UNION LOVE!), "Chicago PD" (still haven't seen it), "Rake" (premiered last weekend it was kind of cool not sure though how it will play out), "Enlisted" (a comedy about the failures in the Army hehe kind of funny and cool), and "Helix" (haven't seen it yet).
I can't wait for the other shows to premiere later on in the next two months and the return of giants such as "Game of Thrones", "Veep", "Mad Men", and more.
P.S. "Mr. Selfridge" has just returned as well with 2 episodes under its belt into the second season.
Something just came to my mind, what if you could revisit your childhood and look at yourself as a child experiencing different things. It would be weird wouldn't it? I was really thinking this thought because right now if you were to look back or remember something from way back then you would lose the details of that memory, you'd just remember brief things whereas if you were to revisit them by actually viewing them you would remember more.
I might be going cray-cray but still bear with me.
If you were to get a chance to walk into your old school (high school, middle school, whichever) and see the classes now you would feel that they are INSANELY SMALL! But when you remember your old school you will feel that classrooms back then were insanely big. The reason I'm saying this was because recently I visited my old school and went to the different classes and man did they feel insanely small. I was like really were they always this big, maybe it was because we were small back then but the different proportions of life you went through would be interesting to look at with your older mind and older eyes (granted my eyes are pretty much gone but still good to look at things).
I guess it must be something I ate that had me this nostalgic.
The first few hours of 2014 have passed by, luckily for me I spent the night away reading a book and couldn't put it down until I was finished in the early hours of 2014. That sounds like a promising start if I do say so myself. Every year at around this time, January 1st I sit down with myself, have a small conversation (a la Smeagel from 'Lord of the Rings') and decide what this year's accomplishments will be. Before I evaluate last year's resolutions, I thought to share what I wish for this year.
So this year I have 4 really important resolutions/wishes that I want to happen.
- Be healthy & happier with life! (After last year's health hiccup I want to avoid that a thousand times!)
- Find a new job & make some $$$ :P
- Lose weight & actually work on it rather than be too lazy. (I hope I actually achieve it!)
- Make that one wish I've had for a few hundred years come true, just that one wish!
As a bonus, I'd like to just add three more tiny ones and those should be achievable without any trouble.
- Read even more!
- Blog even more and celebrate the 10 years of blogging in style!
The time has come to finally bid an adieu to the year 2013 and what a year it was. It didn't start off to a good start for me, for one thing I was laid off earlier this year from my previous job, and later on I discovered I was sick and had to undergo surgery to be all better well, I am sort of healthy again so at least there is that. Not to mention a few downs here and there but I want to refocus my energy on the ups instead.
Happy New Year 2014!
It's Christmas time again, so it's time for me to wish those of you who celebrate Christmas a Merry one! Hope Santa brings you all you've asked for. In the mean time, please enjoy this hilarious Holiday Parody of the popular songs of 2013.
I've been good this year, got plenty of goodies so thanks to my real life Santas! :P
The day I met Steve Wozniak (@stevewoz) was a very very special day! Thanks to an invitation by Zain Telecom, I was invited on November 18th to attend a private conference for Zain Staff & Bloggers presented by Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple Computers. In this conference we were given another glimpse into the beginnings of Apple and how they started a small business in a garage and it grew to be one of the most successful businesses in this day and age.
Funny thing though, I was in New York 2 days before the conference and heading back home (the only reason I've cut both of my trips to New York short this year was because of the Zain Events really hehe :P) and on my way back I was flying Kuwait Airways. The moment I stepped on the plane, who do I see right there sitting in First Class, the very first seat?
Steve Wozniak himself!
I was star-struck to say the least and wanted to say Hello, I'm a huge fan but felt a bit shy especially since it's going to be a long flight and I felt I would be disturbing him and interrupting his personal time. Hence, I just stayed quiet, found my seat and spent the rest of the flight wondering if I should go up there and say hello, when I finally decided I would I thought I'd see him when we landed at the baggage check-in but something happened and he was whisked away quickly before I got a chance to see him really. But it was one hell of an experience.

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THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Music moves people in many ways. And it appears to cause especially strong reactions in pregnant women, a new study finds.
Moms-to-be showed greater changes in blood pressure in response to music than other women and had stronger feelings about pleasant and unpleasant music, according to the researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, in Leipzig, Germany.
The researchers played a series of 10- to 30-second clips of music to pregnant and non-pregnant women. In some cases, the researchers altered the music to make it less pleasant.
The expectant mothers rated the music as more intensely pleasant or unpleasant than those who weren't pregnant, and also showed much stronger blood pressure responses to the music.
The results show that music is a significant stimulus for pregnant women, according to the researchers.
"Every acoustic manipulation of music affects blood pressure in pregnant women far more intensely than in non-pregnant women," study author Tom Fritz said in an institute news release.
It's not clear why music has such a strong effect in pregnancy, but higher levels of estrogen may play a contributing role. The hormone affects the brain's reward system, which is responsible for the pleasant sensations experienced while listening to music, the study authors explained.
Pregnancy may also trigger other bodily changes that boost women's responses to music, the researchers added.
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I am working on a Phase I ESA for an apartment complex. The complex was built in 1989. There was a previous ESA completed in 1998 that reported no RECs (they identified all of the previous uses that I did). The owner contacted me to complete a new Phase I at the request of his bank due to a planned refinancing. The apartment complex itself presents no concerns. The potential concern is the historical use of the subject property and surrounding area. The area is currently primarily residential and retail-commercial. Situated between the banks of a river and a railroad however it was not always that way. In the late 1800s it was a hardwood flooring manufacturing facility, in 1920 is was an automobile manufacturing facility, in the 1940s through 1970s it was the city streets garage. The property adjacent to the north (other side of the road) is a state listed site with AUL due to former use as a iron works. The property adjacent to the west was coal storage yard. River to the east side and flows north.
My question is this: does the former use of the parcel represent an REC or HREC and if a HREC is a Phase II warranted?
Thanks for your insight. I am wrestling with this decision and your input will be much appreciated.
With the state of California's drought continuing to be a current environmental issue with no immediate end in sight, communities are beginning to think of alternative solutions. The San Diego City Council recently passed a plan to create a sewage purification system, which will result in fresh drinking water. The vote was unanimous at 9-0, with officials anxious to get the process started. The plan is estimated to cost the city approximately $3.5 billion to complete.
The plan faces some opposition from the general public since many are not comfortable with the "toilet to tap" concept, In reality, the water processed at the sewage purification centers normally exceeds public standards and is considered cleaner than traditional drinking water since it goes through double filtration. The public simply needs to be educated and assured that the water is both safe and refreshing.
Many cities across the nation have been utilizing the sewage purification system successfully for years. For instance, Orange County recycles 70 million gallons of water per day and is increasing that number to 100 million gallons a day in the near future. The city of San Francisco is considering adopting a similar water recycling system as well.
Reusing sewage wastewater is not only a completely safe solution to the California drought; it could also save San Diego a lot of money in the long run. Recycling water is much cheaper than treating it at a traditional wastewater plant and dumping it back into the ocean. Much of the $3.5 price tag for the new system will come from the money saved by city since they will not have to meet new environmental compliance measures at the Point Loma Wastewater Plant.
Officials feel that instituting a sewage purification system is a winning opportunity for the city. It offers a sustainable local water source in worsening drought conditions, saves money, and benefits the environment. All water is technically recycled over and over again in the planet's natural water cycle; this system is just the synthetic version of that.
There has been a new development in the quest for sustainable energy. Dutch scientists have created the world's first solar bike path. The path has become known as the SolaRoad and is currently measuring 230 feet long and is located in Krommenie, a suburban town to the northwest of Amsterdam. Once the green construction project is complete it will stretch 328 feet.
The bike path is made of concrete with solar cells layered on top. The solar cells are then covered with a layer of tempered glass that is 1 cm thick. In order for bikers to ride safely the glass is heavily textured to create friction. The solar panels are only in one direction of the path, since the researchers plan to use the opposite side for surface testing.
The bike path will ultimately produce energy to power street lights, stop lights, and other traffic operations. Eventually, scientists hope to use these solar pathways to power electric cars as well as homes. They hope that the concept of solar roadways can become the new norm, creating a form of green electricity to power the cars that drive on the surface.
There are several drawbacks that prevent the bike path from immediate success. First, the solar path is extremely expensive, with a $3.7 million price tag. Secondly, the path cannot be angled toward the sun as traditional solar panels can, creating missed energy opportunities. There is also worry that bike riders could be faced with sun glare reflecting off the road's surface.
Lastly, there is a durability issue. The Dutch chose to create a bike path and not a traditional roadway for a reason; there would be much less wear and tear. The bike path was built to last in the Netherland's maritime climate which consists of frequent rain, but light snow in the winter. With that said, it is uncertain whether the bike path could survive in variety of climates that experiences heavy snow. The solar bike path may not translate practically to other communities with less temperate weather.
I'm interested in information about in-building incinerators, primarily as a source of past and current lead exposure (through residual dust in soils and within buildings).
As far as I can tell, 1960s-1970s era Sanborn maps introduced this element (a chute box marking with Inc. or Incin. notation) and it is even added to some legends.
Is there any information out there about exactly when this marking started into use, its extent and the diligence with which it was applied?
I am also seeking information about when these incinerators would actually have been in use. I imagine post-shutdown they would have been written out of fire ins. coverage.
We operate several automotive repair facilities. Due to various property owner refinancing activities of late, many organizations are turning to Phase Is as a lending institution's requirement for refinancing. A common thread we have started to see through various reports is that simply having an in-ground hydraulic vehicle lift is considered a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) according to consultants. Has anything changed with E1527-13 that defaults simply having and operating an in-ground lift, regardless of condition or maintenance, as a REC? Or are these consultants tilting at windmills in hopes of dredging up additional work by suggesting moving on to Phase II assessment activities?
Hypothetical scenario: An early Sanborn Map depicts a "GT" along a roadway (likely beneath a sidewalk) and near a former on-site structure identified as "auto repair". For all intensive purposes, the tank is likely associated with the former structure. Fast forward a few years: the roadway has been widened by the town (they took some of the land under imminent domain); subsequent Sanborn Maps do not depict the former structure and the "GT" is no longer depicted. Property has been sold a few times and your Client is buying from most recent owner. Is the former "GT" (and former auto repair structure) a REC? They are no longer on-site; the tank may potentially remain under the expanded roadway; but is not on the current subject property. If identified as a REC and found (via GPR) to be present under the roadway, who's responsible for the tank?
We've been discussing this internally and there's varying opinions as to whether it is a REC.
Water bottles have become the standard on the modern American's grocery list and are no longer seen as an outrageous luxury product. As a result, bottled water has become a huge industry. Approximately 50 billion bottles of water are being consumed across the world annually, 30 billion or 60% of which are consumed in the United State. This is the equivalent of 1,500 bottles of water per second in the U.S. With the sheer volume of bottles being produced & consumed it's obvious that there are many environmental repercussions.
First, only about 20% of water bottles consumed will be recycled. The remaining 80% of bottles end up in landfills or as land pollution. Water bottles consist of PET plastics, which are a completely non-biodegradable substance. PET plastics break down into smaller pieces which absorb surrounding contaminants. These toxic pieces of plastic end up in waterways, in the ground, and are consumed by both animals and humans. Much of the plastic bottle fragments will end up floating in the ocean joining the estimated 46,000 other fragments that populate every square mile of the ocean. The small percentage of water bottles that are recycled will find a second life as plastic building materials, containers, as well as new water bottles.
The manufacturing process is also extremely taxing on the environment. For instance, it takes three times the amount of water to make a water bottle than it does to fill one. Once the water is used in manufacturing it becomes contaminated by hazardous waste materials and not suitable for immediate human consumption. The manufacturing process also uses an astonishing 17 million barrels of oil annually. That is enough oil to fuel a million cars a year or fill each water bottle we consume a quarter of the way. In addition to the oil used to bottle water, the trucks that transport the product from the factory to the storefront use a large amount of fossil fuels.
Despite all of the glaring environmental issues created, many people feel that it is a small price to pay for safe, clean, & convenient water. After many blind taste tests, it has been determined that bottled water and tap water taste identical when run through the same filter. This may because almost 48% of bottled water sold is simply tap water that has been filtered and repackaged. The water that is packaged in bottles isn't always pure either. In fact, 22% of the bottled water tested by the National Resources Defense Council had high levels of contamination in it.
Furthermore, the plastics used for bottling water can also leach chemicals into the water after as few as ten weeks. These chemicals have been linked to cancers and fertility issues. Aside for the environmental and health concerns, bottled water is also extremely expensive at about 1,000 times the price of the average glass of tap water. By drinking tap water in reusable containers or keeping a pitcher of water in the refrigerator it not only reduces the effects on the environment, but it will save a great deal of money.
I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on whether gas wells constructed in the late 1990s and have no reported issues are considered RECs. Any other suggestions regarding people I should contact or due diligence needed for the wells.
Following a series of site assessments, the Dayton International Airport has come up with an inventive idea to offset its carbon footprint. The Ohio airport plans to plant 270 acres of tall prairie grasses on its grounds. Prairies are very different from traditional agricultural fields in that they absorb carbon instead of produce it. An acre of Prairie grass absorbs approximately one metric ton per year while an acre of agricultural fields can create 16 metric tons of carbon a year.
The planting of tall grasses should have a positive effect on local ecosystems as well. Small birds that have lost habitat over the decades can return to a new home, while larger birds will move farther from the airport as they do not like tall grasses. Fewer large birds will result in fewer collisions with airplanes. Over the past twelve years (2001-2013) the Dayton International Airport had two hundred reported collisions with birds.
Lastly, Dayton's plan will save the airport money since the amount of mowing and landscaping necessary will decrease. Less mower use also means less gasoline used and less air pollution emitted.
In 1992, the Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam, Holland developed a similar idea to offset carbon. The Dutch airport decided to plant 25,000 birch trees every season in all of its open space & in between buildings. Since then 200,000 birch trees have been planted. Birch trees were intentionally chosen since they are aesthetically pleasing, are low maintenance, and their root systems are not destructive to surrounding structures. Birds are also not as likely to nest in Birch trees because of thin branches, resulting in fewer bird collisions with planes. In 2008 the Schiphol Airport took their green plan a step further and began to plant wild flowers in all of the areas that were once manicured lawn.
Other airports around the world are also making an effort to become more environmentally friendly as well. Green architecture has been implemented, water conservation methods have been introduced, and runway asphalt is being upgraded to a much more environmentally friendly blend. In the past emphasis was rightfully placed on safety & security while effects on the environment were overlooked. . It is becoming clear that aviation as a form of travel is quickly increasing and creating a need become much cleaner.
We typically include a Tier 1 screening with our Phase I reports. If a site is identified which may be impacting the subject property with vapors, are you required to proceed with Tier 2? Or is it just a courtesy to the client?
We have a cross-gradient gas station and some quarterly monitor well reports which indicate the presence of benzene and MTBE in groundwater. The extent of the plume has not been documented. So I have some information to use for Tier 2 but would be assuming where the plume boundary is.
I guess I'm confused on what all is required in a Phase I. We don't even have Tier 1 in our Scope of Work but we do it.... but a tier 2 can take more time and in my opinion adds a little more liability... especially if not required.
As always, any help would be appreciated. Thanks


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I have traced my family back to a Frances Barefield who's first husband was Tom Barefield before she married my Great, great Grandfather in Bandera, Tx.
Tom and Frances had one child named Helen Leah. Apparently they were migrating from Nacogdoches and Tom died along the way. When Frances and Helen arrived in Bandera, Frances eventually married my G-G G'father.
The only information I have is:
Tom Barefield (white) born in Nacogdoches, TX
Frances (maiden name uknown) Barefield (white) born in Louisiana
Leah Barefield b. June 25, 1872 in Nacogdoches, TX died Feb 24, 1936 in Bandera, TX
I'm most interested in Frances Barefield. She would have been born in the 1840's or 1850's.
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It has been about six weeks since you dropped your students off and said goodbye through tears and mixed emotions, hoping they would make a smooth transition. Most likely, they have made that smooth transition. We talked to one freshman who did, and she continues to take life at Fisher by storm.
Hilary Wilcox, Canton, NY
Major: International Studies
Minor: Spanish
Q: Can you sum up your first month at Fisher in three words?
A: Challenging, exciting, and liberating
Q: How has your coursework in College compared to work in high school? Are you finding it difficult or has it been an easy transition? Are you able to find resources on campus to help you?
A: I have more coursework in college than I did in high school, but I believe that's typical. There is more reading but it's not overbearing. It has been a fairly easy transition, besides the fact that I am missing my friends and family. I personally have not used any of the academic services offered yet but I know that if I need to, there are plenty of them.
Q: Have you joined any campus clubs or organizations yet?
A: I joined the equestrian club and the intramural volleyball team, and I may join the Resident Student Association to increase my chances of becoming a Resident Assistant next year.
Q: Are you keeping busy on the weekends? Name one of your favorite social campus events that has taken place so far.
A: Yes, there is always something to do on and off campus. I really enjoyed the Logan Mize concert on campus. He was amazing and very down to earth.
Q: What do you miss most from home?
A: I miss my friends and family most. It is hard in the beginning especially if, like me, you only know one other student on the whole campus. But I have made some really great friends so far and am going to continue to do so, while still keeping up with friends from home. I miss my family most, though, because it is just so different without them. I am learning to spread my wings and be independent from them.
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We have discussed several times how Ceradyne's seemingly low valuation is a result of peaking body armor sales to the US military. Uncertainty as to whether such sales levels can continue, let alone grow, have led to a current price/earnings multiple of just 11x expected 2006 sales.
We outlined three potential outcomes for investors in our scenario analysis:
1. Base Case: After 2006, military sales are flat as replacement units make up for the initial order fulfillment. The rest of the company can grow 15 per cent. Due to the 80/20 mix of military/other, this translates into total revenue growth of three per cent.
2. Bull Case: After 2006, military sales rise at the company-average 15 per cent per year due to technological advances the military needs or market expansion (i.e. into vehicle armor.) This would mark a total revenue growth rate of 15 per cent.
3. Bear Case: After 2006, with the initial order filled, there is a 50 per cent drop in military orders, but the remainder of the business continues to grow 15 per cent. Given the 80/20 revenue mix, this would mean an overall sales decline of 37 per cent.
An order like this one, even though it is only for a prototype, suggests that the bullish case is possible. Not probable, mind you, but worthy of consideration. For the record, our bullish scenario indicated potential annual earnings per share of $4.80.
Also in the news today was something Ceradyne doesn't need, but that certainly doesn't hurt either. The New York Times reports that DHB Industries received a letter from the American Stock Exchange Tuesday warning the company that it did not comply with certain standards for listed companies. DHB has the current contact for the Army vest that may be re-bid (which was also a consideration for the bullish case.)
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So you just lay down to the weasles who are corrupt.
Here is what to do: Listen to Carl Miller in its entirety. Then demand that your case be heard by a Superior Court.
If WE do not defend our Constitution, which is THE LAW OF THE LAND, why even have it? You may as well vote obama and thank him for allowing you to breathe, should he be so kind.
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On Thanksgiving, the odds are high that a turkey will be laid out on many of our dinner tables. How do you all feel about turkey? Is a roasted bird something you look forward to or something you avoid? Do you have any turkey-free Thanksgiving traditions? What dish do you most eagerly anticipate this year? Comment away.
But first, here are twenty facts about turkeys that you may not be aware of. One fact is, to female turkeys, size matters. Snood size, to be exact. The snood is the long, red protuberance hanging off of the turkey's beak in the picture above. A study in the Journal of Avian Biology reports that female turkeys prefer their male counterparts to have long snoods; snood length can also predict the winner of a competition between two males. I wonder if some poor guy turkeys suffer from snood insecurity? That's some insult to add to the injury of being eaten on T-day.
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From atop the Queen City to the high man in Harrisburg? A new poll suggests Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski has a good shot at governor if he runs.
Mayor Ed Pawlowski has hinted at a possible run for the governor's job. A new Quinnipiac University poll may bolster his plans.
It shows in a head-to-head matchup, Pawlowski is one of three Democrats who could beat Governor Tom Corbett.
So would Pawlowski trade City Hall for the governor's mansion?
"I think he would work hard and get good people around him," said Allentown resident Betsy Ragan.
"Let's finish this and get it rolling before you look to hit the road," said resident George Whary.
A new Quinnipiac University poll suggests if Pawlowski were to hit the gubernatorial campaign trail, he would beat current Governor Tom Corbett by a 44% to 37% margin.
"I'm flattered. I would be less than forthright if I said I'm not interested, but I'm going to take time to consider this," Pawlowski said.
The poll showed Pawlowski is one of three Democrats leading Corbett. Others are former Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak, who has the widest margin and Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz of Montgomery County.
Sestak's camp says the poll has no bearing whether the former admiral will run or not.
As for Pawlowski: "I've said it many times: I'm currently focused on serving residents of Allentown and continuing the great work we've started."
The Corbett camp says the poll is meaningless but political pundit Chris Borick says the poll could be a prelude to a very crowded 2014 race.
"It says more about the vulnerability of Corbett than Mayor Pawlowski's standing among the electorate," Borick said.
For Pawlowski to have a legitimate shot, Borick says the mayor needs to bolster his name recognition across the state.
"At this point in terms of largest name recognition throughout the state of Democratic contenders would be Joe Sestak," Borick added.
Pawlowski said he's in no hurry to make a formal decision.
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Hi! My husband and I have both been certain we wanted to adopt since before we even bagan dating. We have a 4 month old biological child and we are now ready to begin the process of adding another to our family through adoption.
We are leaning towards international adoption so I would love to hear anything and everything about your international adoption. Who is your agency? What country are you adopting from? How long has the process taken from the beginning of the paperwork until the end (or wherever you are now). What else do you wish someone would have told you about when you were first starting out?
We figure our process will be even more time consuming/frusturating than usual because we are US citizens living abroad and have to follow 3 sets of laws (US, adopting country, and Japanese laws). I've dreamt about this since I was in high school. It has been a LONG time and I'm so ecstatic that the day is here!!!
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We went thru Holt international, We adopted from korea, 5 months and baby was home but that is rare we went thru the waiting child program, our daughter was a preemie.
We adopted our DD off the holt waiting child board and from application to her coming home was 7 months! But that is very unusual. When we went to committee for her and we were chosen she was home in 5 months! Hope this doesn't get long and boring for you, but we first were going to go thru China until they told me the looooong wait and I got the HUGE BOOK for the dossier and I was sad to hear it would be years before I held my baby girl. SOOO I talked to a friend who adopted thru korea and she said the paperwork was so easy! I went on the waiting child website under korea and saw my baby girl! 2 other families were interested also, then 1 backed out and 1 still wanted her so the committee meets after talking with you and your hubby and talks about your family and who the child would fit better with. We were choosen, that day I was so happy but so sad for the other family who was told no I tried to put myself in thier place very hard emotional day. I could not imagine how it felt.
Since we didn't have any homestudy andything done the paperwork had to begin!!! We finished our homestudy in 2 months then waited for the immigration approval ect. She finally came home dec 26!
some good agencies are Holt international and CHSFS
you can look at waiting children on www.rainbowkids.com sign up it is free.
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We've adopted twice from Ethiopia!! Each process took around 9months (neat huh?). Our first adoption was very quick because the program was brand new and there was only two other agencies working in the country. Our second was a little longer (I'm talking wait time for refferal) because it was after the whole Angelia Jole adoption (she copied us ).
We chose Ethiopia because of the culture. Absolutley amazing. To have nothing and to be giving of the little you have, to help others and to really raise a child by the phrase "it takes a village" Also we felt as though this is the country we should be adoptiong from. The kids are VERY well cared for in the orphanage and we were able to adopt are children and a young age. Our DD was 3.5months when she came home and our DS was 4months when he came home.
What I wish we had thought about was how many children we wanted so that we could have adopted a sibling group either the first or second time since now we are talking about adopting again. If you ever want to talk adoption feel free to write I love to talk about adoption and Ethiopia.
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We are at the very very very very end of a very long journey to our daughter through Korean adoption.
We are working with Family and Childrens agency here in the USA as our placing agency, Rainbow House International as our homestudy agency and SWS in Korea. We have had so-so experiences with our US agencies. Good and bad mixed. SWS in Korea has been AMAZING. They have been so complete in all their info and getting us what we need. One last step is needed from them before we get "the call!!" to get our daughter. I am hoping that their diligence and speediness will still apply now!
From initial application to our impending travel call it has been just over 2 years to this point Good luck to you and whatever your decision will be!
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What I wish we had thought about was how many children we wanted so that we could have adopted a sibling group either the first or second time since now we are talking about adopting again.
This is a great point I wouldn't have thought of!
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If you don't want an infant, you can adopt in Japan and have the advantage of adopting under domestic laws versus international. While adoption is not very common in Japan, there are orphanages full of children, and many of those children are free for adoption. There's approximately 20 children a year who are adopted from Japan into American homes, iirc. It is absolutely a viable option.
I had friends who adopted from Sierra Leone while living as ex-pats in Europe. They had to meet adoption requirements for both the European country and the US. Took them more time, specifically they had to travel to Sierra Leone and see the culture before they could proceed. But, they didn't regret it ever.
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We adopted last year through Vietnam. We were in line for China and were told that our one year wait would be more like 6-7. It has gotten very, very slow. I suggest you look at if you want to see how slow things are.
Vietnam is unfortunately closing soon so that option is probably out for us. We are interested in Korea or Ethiopia for our next adoption.
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Laura Ingraham, radio host and political analyst. Ingraham is a regular Fox News contributor and the principal substitute host for The O'Reilly Factor, and a New York Times best-selling author.
Chuck Todd, NBC News political reporter and chief White House correspondent. NPMA reports that Todd's poll analysis and commentary has made Todd one of the most sought-after voices in American political coverage.
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During the week commencing 17th June, through to 21st June, Meru Networks will be embarking on UK tour of 5 different cities across the country. For full details please see below. All are welcome.
For more details click here Meru Networks Summer Roadshow 2013 or see below
Seminar Invitation: Meru Networks is pleased to invite you to one of our summer road show seminars.
Who should attend: Education Network & IT teams, ICT Consultants and Advisers, Council ICT staff, School / College leadership teams
To register: simply email email@example.com stating which event location you would like to attend. There is a free lunch available for delegates each day.
Background: Meru Networks is the UKs leading wireless network infrastructure supplier into education having been chosen to implement 802.11n wireless by over 2700 UK & Ireland education customers
This seminar showcases individual schools and colleges, plus local authorities, and even countries (Northern Ireland) , that have used Meru Networks to support teaching and learning using mobile wireless devices. It examines the evolution of devices and learning resources and their effect on the wireless infrastructure.
The seminar shows how Meru Networks wireless technology can be delivered to provide a robust wireless environment to individual schools and colleges, or in a cloud configuration managed by a local authority or academies trust for use in their schools.
It describes how Merus unique technology provides educational establishments with the fastest, most reliable infrastructure, fit to support campus wide teaching and learning, for high densities of mobile users. It highlights common problems with high density roll outs, and shows how to avoid them.
We will also cover:
building private cloud managed Wi-Fi solutions to facilitate multi site deployments
planning for 802.11ac the new Wi-Fi standard
enabling BYOD without impacting support overhead.
using edu-roam and active directory for authentication
automating device onboarding
simplified guest management
There will also be a live demonstration of iPads, Apple TV and of high density server log-in and video streaming over Wi-Fi.
For more information on Meru visit our website or view some example video case studies:
Secondary ESSA Academy Essa Academy deploys Meru Networks to support 2000 Apple devices - YouTube
Primary Southwark Primary Meru Networks in Southwark Primary School - YouTube
College Bolton College Meru Networks at Bolton Community College - Bolton version - YouTube
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Edinburgh Monday 20th May 2013 Marriott Hotel, Edinburgh Airport. 111 Glasgow Road · Edinburgh, EH12 8NF
12pm for a buffet lunch Presentation will start at 13.00 16.00 (approx)
Glasgow Tuesday 21st May 2013 Marriott Hotel, Glasgow. 500 Argyle Street · Glasgow, Scotland G3 8RR
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London Monday 17th June 2013 Park Plaza Hotel, 1 Addington Street, London SE1 7RY
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This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin made an important state visit to
Israel, where, understandably, the issues of Iran and Syria were at the fore.
The case and cause of Sergei Magnitsky were not on the
agenda.Admittedly, Sergei Magnitsky is not a household name in Israel,
let alone on the Israeli foreign policy radar screen. But his story raises
significant questions about the culture of corruption and impunity in Russia,
its flawed judiciary and the ruling regime's abuse of the rule of
law.Magnitsky was a tax lawyer who uncovered the largest tax fraud in
Russian history and paid for it with his life. He blew the whistle on widespread
government corruption, involving senior officials from six Russian
ministries.The very officials against whom he testified then arrested
and detained him, beginning a nightmare in which he was thrown into a prison
cell without bail or trial, and systematically tortured for one year in an
attempt to force him to retract his testimony.Despite the physical and
psychological pain Magnitsky endured from his captors, he refused to perjure
himself, even as his health deteriorated.Denied medical care for the
last six months of his detention, he died in excruciating pain at the age of 37,
having developed a severe pancreatic condition while being held in the Butyrka
prison – a notorious Czaristera jail in Moscow that that also held Aleksandr
Solzhenitsyn and Raoul Wallenberg.While Magnitsky's death has fueled
international outrage – including condemnations from US Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton and UK Foreign Secretary William Hague – inside Russia the
corrupt government officials responsible have never been brought to justice. In
fact, they have even been rewarded for their criminality. Indeed, several of the
officials responsible for Sergei's death have been granted top government awards
for their "expert investigative work."The Wall Street Journal described
Magnitsky's death as a "slow assassination." The Moscow Public Oversight
Committee called it a "murder to conceal a fraud."The anti-corruption
watchdog Transparency International posthumously awarded Magnitsky its
prestigious Integrity Award, stating that "Sergei Magnitsky did what to most
people seems impossible: battled as a lone individual against the power of an
entire state. He believed in the rule of law and integrity, and died for his
belief. Magnitsky, his heroic fight and the ideals he stood for must never be
forgotten."Condemnations from the European Union and European
parliaments continue, as legislatures contemplate additional actions. On
Tuesday, the US Senate's Foreign Relations Committee unanimously passed a bill
named after Magnitsky, which would ban officials allegedly involved in
Magnitsky's death from entering the US, and impose restrictions on their
financial activities inside the country.Regrettably, the first foreign
policy statement made by Putin after his election was to reject these findings
of fact – and conclusions of law – even from the human rights community in
Russia. Indeed, he issued an Executive Order as follows: "Hereby I instruct to
carry out active work to prevent the introduction of unilateral extraterritorial
sanctions by the USA against Russian legal entities and individuals," a clear
reference to the Magnitsky case and sanctions that have resulted from it in the
US, EU and elsewhere – and have which been proposed in other jurisdictions,
including in Canada.One might well ask, what is the Israeli connection
to all this? While the issue is largely unknown in Israel, it should not slip
under the radar screen. Indeed, the Knesset – like other democratic parliaments
in the US and Europe – should take the requisite steps to encourage Russian
respect for the rule of law, and justice for Magnitsky.First, Israel –
and other countries that have yet to act – should join with the European Union,
Canada and the United States in bringing awareness and action to this case and
cause – and to international efforts to date. As the great Soviet dissident
Andrei Sakharov once said to me: "I do not know what will help the cause of
human rights; I do know it will not be helped by silence."Second, the
"naming and shaming" process to identify the perpetrators involved must
continue. US Sen. Benjamin Cardin – and the US Helsinki Commission – as well as
UK and European parliamentarians – have released a list of 60 senior Russian
officials and related documentation detailing their responsibility.The
ongoing impunity – and indeed rewarding – of Russian officials is as scandalous
as it is shocking.Third, the Knesset might consider holding hearings on
this case, and – following the lead of the US Senate committee this week –
consider adopting individual sanctions against those involved, through visa
restrictions and asset freezes. The fact that there have been no consequences
for any senior Russian officials who were part of this heinous web of corruption
resulting in murder is simply unacceptable.Finally, the most important
action is that which must be taken by Russia itself – to hold the perpetrators
to account. A comprehensive and transparent inquiry so as to bring the
perpetrators to justice and to promote adherence to international standards of
due process and the rule of law should be the goal of every nation, including
Canada, the US and Israel, and the EU.Tragically, Sergei Magnitsky is
but the latest in a list of Russian heroes who lost their lives standing up for
principle and truth. We can do no less than stand up for him.The writer
is a Canadian Member of Parliament and a former minister of justice and
attorney- general of Canada. He has a long history of defending political
prisoners in the former Soviet Union and Russia, and recently introduced
legislation titled "An Act to Condemn Corruption and Impunity in Russia in the
Case and Death of Sergei Magnitsky."
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