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A US appeals court has rejected oil and gas giant BP's call to prevent businesses from seeking financial reparations for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
It also said an injunction preventing payments should be lifted and claims can be made without proof of financial loss.
Today's ruling makes clear that BP can't rewrite the deal it agreed to.
Steve Herman and Jim Roy, Business claimants' lawyers in joint statement
"The settlement agreement does not require a claimant to submit evidence that the claim arose as a result of the oil spill," Circuit Judge Leslie Southwick wrote for the majority.
Terms of the settlement "are not as protective of BP's present concerns as might have been achievable, but they are the protections that were accepted by the parties and approved by the district court," Southwick added.
The court also said claims administrator Patrick Juneau could root out bogus claims without having to perform the "gatekeeping" function requested by BP.
Circuit Judge Edith Brown Clement disagreed, saying the court's decision wrongly helps claimants whose losses had "absolutely nothing to do with Deepwater Horizon or BP's conduct".
BP spokesman Geoff Morrell said the London-based oil company disagreed with Monday's decision, believing that the claimants were not "proper class members" under the settlement.
Done deal
Monday's decision is a setback in BP's effort to limit payments over the April 20, 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and rupture of BP's Macondo oil well.
The disaster killed 11 people and triggered the largest offshore oil spill in US history.
Barbier had ruled in December that BP would have to honour its earlier interpretation of a multi-billion dollar settlement agreement over the spill whereby certain businesses were presumed to have suffered harm and could claim losses.
BP said this ruling would allow businesses to make fake claims.
Steve Herman and Jim Roy, who represent the business claimants, said in a joint statement that "today's ruling makes clear that BP can't rewrite the deal it agreed to".
BP originally projected its settlement with businesses and individuals harmed by the spill to cost $7.8bn, but as of February fourth, it had reassessed this estimate to $9.2bn.
And, as of Monday, about $3.84bn had been paid out to 42,272 claimants, according to Juneau's website.
BP is considering a further appeal.
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Having co-directed The Seventh Companion with Grigory Aronov, Guerman now discounts his own involvement, citing Aronov's more conventional approach to filmmaking. Nevertheless, the film displays the oblique approach to Soviet history that characterizes Guerman's work. Based on the novella by Boris Lavrenev, the film unfolds during the civil war that followed the Bolshevik Revolution. A general in the tsar's army, having been arrested by the secret police, is released into the brave new world of the Soviet Union. His apartment is now a crowded commune and, with nowhere else to turn ("The fact that you are alive is a misunderstanding," he is told), the soldier begins a campaign to return to the battlefield.
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Over 80lbs lost! From a size 22 to almost a size 2 in one year!
At my highest weight 4 years ago I was 242.. I was SO unhappy. I had battled issues with my weight all my life.. and when I was getting my life straightened out I just was slowing adding on the pounds.. I'm bipolar and was put on many different medication to help me.. and some made me gain a lot of weight.. and then the rest of the weight was me.. even with the meds I was still depressed at times, and always turned to food.. forward to 2006.. we had been trying to conceive for year and never had any luck. Was told if I lost weight that would help the situation.. Well I lost the weight(I went from 242 to 170).. and even then were not able to conceive.. after trying to conceive so long.. I was getting depressed.. again turned to food and gained 15lbs back of the weight I had just lost.. it really was a never ending battle with depression and weight gain for me at this point... In 2008 we ended up having to do IVF in order to try and conceive a child.. I gained a bit of weight from that on top of the 15 I had already gained back... the meds did a number on me to say the least! We were lucky enough to get pregnant the first cycle.. and then with the pregnancy I gained like 50-60lbs.. I was MISERABLE to say the least. A day after giving birth, I was instantly down 35lbs.. but then it seemed after Andrew was born.. I found myself still eating a lot.. and started drinking more *stress* lol .. I ended never losing anymore baby weight.. actually the opposite.. ended up gaining back all that I had lost! I guess for me, it just hit me.. I was miserable.. I was just not happy with myself. I could not run and play with my son.. I had trouble going up and down stairs in our home.. I was out of breath all the time.. my knees had gone out a few times.. I was just in pain all the time! I did not want to live like that anymore. I wanted to be able to walk Andrew to the park.. run in the yard with him. I wanted to stop being in so much pain and just live! For me Andrew has been my motivation from the get go. I started living a low carb way of live on January 3rd 2010 and over the last year have lost 82lbs pounds. I went from 228 lbs, size 1x shirts, 20/22 size pants to what I am today.. 146 lbs, size extra Small-Small shirts and size 4 jeans(baggy, almost in a size2). I am beyond ecstatic with my success! I really never in a million years thought I would be a size 4/2.. NEVER..and even small top...wow!
I added exercise into my life around 158lbs. I started doing Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred. I did a full 30 days of this and went from a size 12 to a size 6! Amazing!! I took 2 weeks off then did another 24 days of Shred plus added her Shred it with Weights. I went from a size 6 to a size 4. Again took 2 weeks off. . and at it again. I am trying to do another 30 days and already notice my size 4 jeans getting really baggy. I have not been to the store to try on size 2 yet.. but I'm betting they will fit right now, just on the tighter side. I'm waiting another week or so before I go and try on in hopes by then.. size 2 will fit perfect!
Its been a tough journey.. it is not easy giving up white breads, pasta, starchy fruit and veggies, & sugar thats for sure! I have learned a whole new way of eating. A way that WORKS for me! I am now happy! I love the person I see in the mirror. I love that I am able to run & play with my son. I am able to take long walks, like 5k some days, with no issues. I am never out of breath, well... maybe when Im doing my Shred lol, but really never struggling to get through my day. Never in pain anymore. Just in general, SO happy with my life! And happy with all I have achieved over these last Year! Here is to living again!!
Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.
My Shred results:
Chest: 34"
hips: 41"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 37"
Thigh: 21"
Chest: -1"
Waist: - 3.5"
Hips: -4"
Thigh: -2"
- 10.5"
You are my inspiration!!
:clap: Awesome job. Your dropping those pant sizes and not losing a ton of weight make me want to go restart my 30 Day Shred. You have given me hope that I can get past this horrible stall I have been in.
You look wonderful!! Be my mentor! :notwrthy:
You look incredible, and you've got quite the figure on you! Now you can show off your lovely hips :)
Candice, you are such an inspiration!!! :clap::clap::clap:
You are so beautiful and FIT looking!!! :notwrthy:
If I had never seen your before picture and only seen your latest pic I would have thought you were a naturally skinny person. You look like you've never had an overweight day in your life, it suits you so well! I would have been oh, so jealous!!! (Still am jealous, but with admiration mixed in. :) )
You have accomplished so much in 1 year! I want to be like you!!! :cool:
Way to go!!! :clap::clap::clap: Enjoy your new slim body and your new life! Great muscles!
Thank you for sharing your story and your pictures! You are amazing!
WOW! You are amazing! Good for you, you can just see the pride in your face with every photo!
O-M-G! That is an incredible transition. Great job! I hope to accomplish something like that (was originally looking to head down to 220, now I'm thinking 200 would be better for me...) within the next year or 2. You are truly inspiring!
Thank you for sharing this!
Awesome job!!!!
You look GREAT and did a wonderful job!!
Holy Moley Candace! You are awesome. You inspire me to stay on this plan I've only just started. I've got similar beginning stats as you and I'll do my darndest to keep up with your accomplishment!
Yay for you! :clap: Thanks for sharing!!!
Now I want to dig up my "Shred" video! I need to get the burn on.
Can you give a sample menu?
Beautiful & amazing!! Way to go. YOU DID IT! Keep it up girl. My stats and story are similar...except I haven't gone all the way yet. Got a long way to go, but you are definitely an inspiration. It IS possible. Thanks for posting...and CONGRATULATIONS!
You look wonderful, congrats !!
Now that you are at goal weight what is your daily menu usually like?
Question for you about Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred. I was planning to start this tomorrow. Did you do each level for 10 days each or just stay at one level and do it for the 30 days?
Also what pound of weights do you usually use?
There's hope for me yet! You look FANTASTIC!:clap:
holy cow! look at your muscles!!
you look incredible :)
Thanks so much all!
Yes You are supposed to do 30 days in a row no days off. Everyone is different though. not everyone does that. You move up when you are ready :) First two times I did shred I did not do L3.. after months now I am doing. it's HARD as heck!
L: scrambled eggs w/ salsa
D: baked pork chop OR baked chicken thighs OR steak OR hamburger patties w/ steamed broccoli(with butter & salt), sausage & eggs, LC chili, salad w/ blue cheese dressing w/ ham or chicken
S: Apple(sometimes with peanut butter), Latte's(make with 2TB heavy cream & SF syrups), 2-4 oz cheese, low carb baked goods I make myself, hot cocoa(1TB cocoa, 1TB Splenda, 1.5 cup water 1TB heavy cream), pickles, black forest ham
Candi, so did you just do level 1/level 2 for 15 days each then? I am on day 8 of level 1 and it's still hard. Not as hard as it was at first I was :sick: after the first time! I think your plan might suit me best.
Congrats on your success, you are VERY inspiring :clap:
yeah kinda. I sprained my ankle the first time I did 30 days.. so had to go back to L1 most the time with modification. I did not do L3 come the second time I did it because I was doing the shred it with weights with it and just did L1 & L2. Now this time.. I'm on day 19.. and I've been doing L3 for 3 days now.. it's hard!!!!
You look fabulous!
Did you sprain ankle on the side squat with dumbbell raise? Those kill me. They have only gotten a little bit easier since starting. Awful!!
lol no.. running around the kitchen island with ds.. he went though a phase where he wanted mama & himself to take laps around it :)
Thank you so much for all the info!
I am really enjoying The Shred. I feel like I've already made progress and it hasn't even been a week yet.
How do you like the Shred w/Weights? I may look into that for next month.
I like it. Original Shred is def way more cardio .. I feel a better all around workout. But I do like to change it up so use the Shred w/ weights as well :)
What an amazing sequence of pictures! Taking them in the same pose and position each time really makes the changes easy to track.
I'm so impressed.
I've done the weight loss -- but not the fitness gain. That's what I'm looking to do now. You're a tremendous inspiration and I'm so glad you were able to have that gorgeous little guy.
WoW! congratulations. I have been feeling down about my weight, and i decided to finally do something about it. I have been going back and forth on LC, and now i am determine. I started on Monday, and waiting to get my P90x, and jogging 3-4days a week for cardio. After looking at ur pics, i just got motivated again, and i'm just saying wow wow wow. What is ur basic everyday receipe during your aktin or any advice on my new journey.
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Suits Review: Carpe Diemby Chandel Charles at . Comments
It was just one of those days at Pearson Darby where everyone, whether directly or indirectly, signaled the same thing: "I Want You To Want Me."
Between the broken bromance that is Harvey and Mike to the potentially crumbling relationship between Donna and Rachel, it was hard to recognize this show as Suits like we remember it.
Can't we all just be friends again?
The fact of the matter is no, they can't. There are too many issues that everyone needs to work through. I am grateful to the writers that they chose to continue exploring the different relationships that have formed over the last two seasons and that we finally get a chance to really dig into them and their dynamics.
Take the relationship between Rachel and Donna. They have their girl moments, but when the conversation turned to Donna's loyalty to Harvey and Rachel's belief that he made a mistake, a fundamental rift in their respective notions of loyalty clashed in a way that broke my heart. I only want to see these two ladies happy and gossiping in the witty and fun way they do.
Needless to say their last bout where Donna revealed she encouraged Mike to get over Rachel, effectively making her tear up, was almost too much for me. Then again, when you look at it from the other side, the fact Donna tried to keep her out of it minimized her potential liability had things gone south on Suits Season 2. All I know is, I hate to see them fight.
The same goes for Harvey and Jessica. The thing is, it seems like the relationship between Ava and her right-hand man parallels the trust and loyalty issues that Harvey and Jessica were having. It makes you wonder if Harvey was starting to feel uneasy about the decision he made to betray her.
We got our answer when he took Donna up on her suggestion to consider forgiving Mike. He has no intention of doing so, even when she blatantly put it out there that she wanted to get their relationship back where it was. If only she had not chosen to say that she would have put the brakes on Harvey's immaturity in the same manner again.
If only Harvey realized the destructive path he's on. It's a reckless war path and it only ends one way: in a thousand degree burning ball of flames off of the track. Let's see Harvey build his way back up out of that one. The only person that will be there to help pick him up is Donna. All we can hope is that she's smart enough to deter him before he really does derail himself in a way he can't come back from... again.
It was this little tidbit about Harvey and Donna that came out during Donna argument with Rachel that I found most interesting. The idea that she would call looking out for Harvey at the expense of her friend "part of her job." There's just so much going on there that I an dying to know about. Sure, she could just have that kind of strict loyalty to Harvey, and that would be okay. I just felt like there was something more there that needs addressed. Where does her desire to unfailingly support him come from. A subject for an upcoming episode, perhaps?
Of course I would be remiss if I didn't address the oh so cleverly crafted bromance triangle between Mike, Louis and Harvey. Harvey really had thrown Mike out into the associate wilderness. We knew from the beginning that Louis was going to choose Mike in a heartbeat.
My favorite part of that plot was no doubt the high-school-esque exchange between Louis and Donna about to what degree the relationship between Harvey and Mike was broke up. I totally wanted to jump in that conversation. If only they could have heard me through the television!
My only regret is that their bromance, built on amazing steak and a genuine love of the law, had to come to an end before we got to see Mike's no doubt priceless reaction to that "Team Litt" cake. I was almost surprised how, at the same time he might be demonstrating loyalty to Harvey, Mike inherently gave up a moment to demonstrate loyalty to Louis.
That's the one thing that's really trippy about all of the relationships at play in this series right now. In order to show loyalty to one, you automatically risk, or outright act, disloyal to someone else. Donna's loyalty to Harvey put her on the outs with Rachel and Mike's loyalty to Harvey shafted Louis.
Despite all of the crazy relationship drama that will no doubt be a consistent theme throught this third season, there were a few good moment we can dwell on:
- Donna expressing her displeasure with Rachel over making her believe that Richard Gere was in the lobby.
- Louis taking Mike mudding.
- Louis' naked bum appearing, as traumatizing as it might have been for some.
- Louis feeding Mike cheesecake as he tried to suck him into the eminent domain case.
- Mike going to Rachel for advice only to hoist her over his shoulder and take her to what we would likely all agree was the bedroom.
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The mud scene was hilarious! Poor Louis I feel sooo sorry for him. Come on writers when will someone be loyal to Louis!
I'm in mixed minds, i understand you need to keep a show interesting or it'll get cut but at what expense!!! this whole going against jessica is annoying me. they are meant to be working together in order to dissolve this merger and regain control and power. touching on donna and harvey relationship, it seems there is a secret there or she just is a very loyal person. either way i hope this is explored in upcoming episodes. i hope the series improves unless it may be cut
I long for the times when everyone was working together toward a common goal, clearing the clients. I hope that this whole in house back and forth, stabbing, plotting, talking goes away soon or I will.
There was good drama in ep2 & Louis brought the funny like only he could. The parallels (mentor/mentee) was insightful for the rest of the season & how the layers of these characters (great cast) will be peeled back. When Harvey & Jessica meet in the bathroom (stuff) goes down--when they meet on the roof (stuff) gets real. To me, this (roof scene) was two actors doing what good/great actors do-that's make it real. Giving well deserved credit to Gabriel M. & Gina T. they also did this in S2 Ep2 which, imho, was their best work together yet, (they are great on screen together all the time). S2 ep2 ended with a very touching scene of Harvey reassuring Jessica that he was with her. Few words were spoken but a lot was communicated between them unlike now since Harvey is against her. Having said that, Harvey "the prom king" specter (thanks louis) needs to stop pouting or find his pacifier. All of this tantrum throwing is not a good look. Donna (I rather live in his world than live without him in mine) Paulsen & Mike(I just want to hang with the cool guy) Ross need to stop enabling this toddler. Who woulda thunk it-Rachel used kryptonite on Donna in the bathroom. & Donna responded the way "prom king" does-deflect, deny, leave. Though Prom King is orchestrating his coup- not ready to count Jessica (master chess player) out yet. She smiled -looked like she did a lol at mikie when he blackmailed her & she's looking @ Harvey like she knows he's up to something--when she learns he hitting her below the belt he knows she'll cut him off at the knees. I Really really like this show & these characters..good entertainment!
Does any one know what sunglasses Harvey is wearing when driving the Mustang?
I had mixed feelings about this episode. Louis evoked a lot of pathos, then scrapped it all when he told his mother to fire some service person. He seemed to be scrambling after shafting his soul mate Nigel, and there could have been some redemption for his character. I hope they don't continue to write him as just a weasel.
I would have preferred to see 'team Litt' go on for at least a third of a season and then work it's way back to the Mike and Harvey bromance.
I have always liked this show but this episode left me a bit unsettled, hopefully it will ultimately be good story telling.
This show is so fantastic! I love this show so I enjoy every episode but this was one of my favorites!
I never thought I would feel bad for Louis but I did! My heart sank when he had the cake and saw Harvey and Mike and new that Team Litt was over before it really began. I really liked every scene with Mike and Louis and the one near the end where Mike said he watch As Goood as it Gets and Louis watched Jerry Maguire and they quoted the movies was great!
However as bad as I felt for Louis I LOVED the Mike and Harvey scene! I am so glad they are back as a team. That scene was fantastic too.
I would have been fine seeing Team Litt for a few weeks but you can not do better than Team Harvey and Mike.
Donna's first and top loyalty is an always will be to Harvey, however I can side with Rachel on this one when she got upset at Donna when she found out Donna too told Mike to keep the secret and stay away from Rachel. I think these too will be at odds for a long time.
There's a saying. Never trust a man in love. In this case, woman. Donna is in love with Harvey so deep that she can't see anything else. No one can penetrate the wall she's built dedicated to him. It's sad about Louis. I was shocked how easily Mile caved and came back after just really getting closer to Louis. Mr. litt needs his own protege
Loved Louis & Mike working together and I wish Harv, Louis & Mike could all be friends - but then again, maybe that would not be as interesting as the frenemy relationship between Harv & Louis.
I thought the case that Harv & Jessica worked on was interesting. Disappointed that Harv wants to betray her. I thought they understood each and appreciated the other's ambitious nature.
Lastly, Donna (funny girl that she is) could never be a friend of mine. She's loyal to Harv and her job and that doesn't leave room for anyone else.
It was so good to see Louis and Mike like that. I wish he had chosen Team Litt. Harvey had to ruin everything.
Mike and Rachel now... I don't know... it feels like the calm before the storm. She fought so hard to get into harvard while Mike is a fraud. Come on. Really ?
I liked the cases. But Harvey wanting to take Jessica down is still a bad idea.
Also, Rachel had every right to be mad at Donna. Friendship is important.


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NBC said knock you out on The Voice last night, as the coaches matched up their singers on the spot, with each performing a track of his/her choice and then the judge immediately sending one crooner home.
Talk about a serious pressure cooker.
In the end, both Team Adam and Team Cee Lo cut their squads in half. Did you agree with those left standing? Watch one battle below and then read on for a rundown of who remains...
Joselyn Rivera ("Love on Top") vs. Kayla Nevarez ("Shark in the Water)
WINNER: Rivera
Joe Kirkland ("Mean") vs. Bryan Keith ("Everything I Do (I Do It for You)")
WINNER: Keith
Amanda Brown ("Paris (Ooh La La)") vs. Michelle Brooks-Thompson ("Spotlight")
WINNER: Brown
Loren Allred ("You Know I'm No Good") vs. Nicole Nelson ("If I Ain't Got You")
WINNER: Allred
Melanie Martinez ("Bulletproof") vs. Sam James ("Walking in Memphis")
WINNER: Martinez
Avery Wilson ("Yeah 3x") vs. Cody Belew ("Jolene")
WINNER: Belew
Mackenzie Bourg ("Call Me Maybe") vs. Daniel Rosa ("Back to December")
WINNER: Bourg
Terisa Griffin ("Saving All My Love for You") vs. Trevin Hunte ("Against All Odds")
WINNER: Hunte
Nicholas David ("Put Your Records On") vs. Michael Wastman ("Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me")
WINNER: David
Diego Val ("Are You Gonna Go My Way") vs. Caitlin Michelle ("Bring Me Back to Life")
WINNER: Val
There you have it, TV Fanatics. What did you think of the results? Of the concept of Knockout Rounds in general? Are you on board with this latest Voice innovation?
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Go Amanda! WOW! What a performer, this girl is amazing! Her looks are breathtaking, sings out of this world and has the best stage presence I have ever seen! You can not take your eyes off her when she is on stage! A Star is Born!:)
My favorites were Amanda Brown, Loren Allred, Cody Belew and Nicholas David. I really didn't see the appeal in Bryan Keith ( Joe Kirkland was so much better). I can sort of understand why Cee Lo picked Diego, but I really thought that Caitlin sounded amazing. I'm disappointed that Mycle was eliminated, but Nicholas definitely won that round. I also thought that Kayla was better than Joselyn.
Shocked at Avery. Horrible song choice. Anthem songs do not showcase someone's voice. He could have won it all. But Cody clearly outperformed him and deserved to move on. Trevin probably had the performance of the night and may be the front-runner now. I think the hyprocrisy with the decisions is always a little unfair. Bryan and Amanda got outperformed but Adam kept them. Nicole got outperformed and he went with Loren instead. Diego got outperformed but Cee-Lo kept him. Avery got outperformed but he went with Cody instead. It sucks when people win their match-up but get dumped anyway because of the other person's "potential".
I mostly agreed with the coaches, except for Cee Lo's last pairing. Caitlin was AMAZING and that song is very difficult to sing, but Caitlin did it like it was effortless. She should have won and stuck around. She was one of my favorites.


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Native American headdresses have become one of the more troubling fashion trends recently, but it looks like one Canadian fest is trying to put a stop to it. Canada's EDM festival Bass Coast has banned attendees from wearing the accessory. In a statement, they said, "We understand why people are attracted to war bonnets. They have a magnificent aesthetic. But their spiritual, cultural and aesthetic significance cannot be separated … Bass Coast festival takes place on indigenous land and … we feel our policy aligns with [aboriginal peoples'] views and wishes regarding the subject. Their opinion is what matters to us." Both Pharrell and Wayne Coyne have come under fire for this kind of cultural appropriation, which has become a fad among the Instagram-chic crowd, who coincidentally are mostly the people attending EDM festivals. Security guards will be enforcing the ban. This year's Bass Coast takes place from 8/1 through 8/4.
boozm | Posted on Jul 26th +20
Those damn Canadians, always hating on us Americans and shit.
I'm not particularly religious but I wonder if the same people who support this would also prevent someone from going to a costume party dressed as a Nun? Or is it just a case of feeling sorry for the sins of your forefathers?
Great point. When I was at Coachella, there were TONS of kids dressed up in nun's habits. It's really becoming a problem.
I am not from North America, so forgive me if my question is ignorant.
Why is it controversial to wear such a headpiece. It is just a beautiful piece of clothes – what's the big deal? Where's the offense?
Serious question: I'm British – would it be okay for me to wear a Native American headpiece to the event?
I mean, morally?
Some headdress store somewhere is making a fortune off this. OWWWOOOOOOOOO!
I was just thinking yesterday about how Halloween is a great time for America to unleash all its (negative) stereotypes. Perhaps the thrill for many people in music festivals is that it's Halloween in the summertime.
Oh, and I've seen women 'like' photos on facebook, where their male friend is dressed as a PIMP. What about the masoginistic undertones here?
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1) Report Examines Government's 'Mysterious' Denials About Xenophobic
Report by Glynnis Underhill and Sibonile Khumalo: "Bias, Brigandry and the
Prophets of Doom"
2) Venezuela's Chavez To Stay Away From Mersocur Summit Due To Flu
3) FEATURE: Swaziland Struggling in Appeal To Investors
Unattributed article from the "Taiwan" page: "FEATURE: Swaziland
Struggling in Appeal To Investors"
4) Xinhua 'Interview': Chile To Further Explore Asian Tourism Market:
Xinhua "Interview" by Luan Xiang: "Chile To Further Explore Asian Tourism
Market: Official"
5) UNESCO Hails China's Efforts in Protecting World's Heritage
Xinhua: "UNESCO Hails China's Efforts in Protecting World's Heritage"
6) Santos Accredited as Col ombia's New President
Xinhua: "Santos Accredited as Colombia's New President"
7) Turkey Still Offers Much on An Iran Deal
"Turkey Still Offers Much on An Iran Deal" -- The Daily Star Headline
8) Brazilian Daily Interviews Worker's Party Presidential Candidate
Interview with Worker's Party presidential candidate Dilma Roussef by Joao
Bosco Rabello, Joao Domingos, and Ricardo Grinbaum in Brasilia: "Stedile
Must Be Careful. I will Not Be Soft on Him."
9) South Africa Considers RF Important Strategic Partner - Saul Molobi
10) Sao Francisco Square in Brazil Becomes UNESCO's World Heritage
Xinhua: "Sao Francisco Square in Brazil Becomes UNESCO's World Heritage"
11) China Economic News in Brief: Harbin Auto Show; Jiangsu Aviation
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Report Examines Government's 'Mysterious' Denials About Xenophobic
Report by Glynnis Underhill and Sibonile Khumalo: "Bias, Brigandry and the
Prophets of Doom" - Mail & Guardian
Monday August 2, 2010 11:24:33 GMT
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credible and reliable weekly newspaper mainly owned by Zimbabwean
publisher Trevor Ncube's Newtrust Company Botswana Limited. It is known
for its in-depth, investigative reporting and for uncovering government
corruption cases. Its editorials tend to be critical of government
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Venezuela's Chavez To Stay Away From Mersocur Summit Due To Flu -
Tuesday August 3, 2010 05:25:13 GMT
MEXICO CITY, August 3 (Itar-Tass) - Severe flu will not allow Venezuelan
President Hugo Chavez to attend a summit conference of Mercosur -- the
South American common market organization -- because of a severe
flu.Chavez said about his illness in an interview with the Venezolana de
Television channel.He indicated that has delegated Foreign Minister
Nicolas Maduro to the summit conference, due to be held in the Argentine
city San Juan. It was the doctors who strongly recommended that he cancel
th e trip, Chavez said.Mercosur leaders are going to meet against the
background of an acute conflict between Venezuela and Colombia. The
Venezuelan government said July 22 it was severing relations with Colombia
after the latter country's top officials had made charges against
Vernezuela, saying it harbors on its territory the activists of leftwing
paramilitary groupings that have been fighting the Colombian Armed
Forces.Venezuelan representatives condemned these charged immediatelhy and
dismissed the materials presented by Bogota as "overt lies and crude
falsifications."Foreign Minister Hector Lacognata of Paraguay made a
proposal on the eve of the summit to discuss the conflict between
Venezuela and Colombia but Nicolas Maduro did not support it.Nonetheless,
participants in the summit will most likely raise the problem in private
conversations.Mercosur includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Venezuela is in the phase of joining South America's larges trad ing
association.(Description of Source: Moscow ITAR-TASS in English -- Main
government information agency)
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FEATURE: Swaziland Struggling in Appeal To Investors
Unattributed article from the "Taiwan" page: "FEATURE: Swaziland
Struggling in Appeal To Investors" - Taipei Times Online
Tuesday August 3, 2010 00:57:19 GMT
By Shih Hsiu-chuan
STAFF REPORTER IN SWAZILANDTuesday, Aug 03, 2010, Page 3
In the era of globalization, low production costs and various tax breaks
are commonly used as incentives to attract foreig n investors, but for
Swaziland -- the smallest country in the southern hemisphere -- another
factor, albeit one that is hard to quantify, has been proposed -- peace.
"Never, since World War II, have we experienced any kind of war or
threat," Swazi Minister of Economic Planning and Development Hlangusemphi
Dlamini said in an interview with Taiwanese reporters visiting the country
late last month."It is something that makes us proud as a country,
something that we can say to the world, maybe if they come and invest and
make Swaziland as a destination for Africa, a lot can be achieved,"
Dlamimi said.Still, a drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into
Swaziland in recent years has made some officials wonder if peace is not
so much a strength as it is a weakness."There are opportunities for
investors to invest in Swaziland and southern Africa ... but the main
thing is people don't know about Africa and Swaziland," Swazi Minister of
F oreign Affairs and International Co-operation Lutfo Ephraim Dlamini
said.Swaziland is a very peaceful country, said Lutfo Ephraim Dlamini,
formerly the minister of commerce, industry and trade, "but the problem
is, the headlines are about war and fighting, so the peace that we have,
the tranquility, has become our disadvantage."According to
AfricanEconomic-Outlook.org, which combines experts from the African
Development Band and other agencies providing data and analysis of 50
African economies, says Swaziland has been adversely affected by the
global economic slowdown, as its economy is closely linked to South
Africa.Investment in Swaziland went down in real terms from 20.1 percent
of GDP in 2002 to 11.4 percent in 2008 and 10.6 percent last year, the
research body said.Hlangusemphi Dlamini attributed the decline to the
sharp appreciation of the South African rand -- which the Swazi currency,
the lilangeni, is pegged to -- since 2002."These are things that no one
can control," Hlangusemphi Dlamini said.With a gradual recovery in the
global economy, the Swazi government is trying to highlight its relatively
favorable investment climate compared with other countries in Sub-Saharan
Africa, with whom Swaziland shares development challenges.Pointing to
South Africa-based Taiwanese textile and apparel manufacturers that will
be looking at possible investments in Swaziland this month amid concerns
over crime in South Africa, Ambassador to Swaziland Peter Tsai said that
peace was a characteristic that had strong appeal with foreign
investors.Swaziland's characterization as a "safe and secure" location for
business, families and property is a clear advantage over other African
countries, he said.Another distinguishing feature of Swaziland in terms of
investment promotion policy is that it allows full repatriation of profits
and dividends of enterprises operating in the country, Tsai said."Not many
African countries ad opt the measure, mostly because of limited foreign
exchange reserves. However, this is not a case in Swaziland," Tsai said,
adding that Swaziland has sufficient foreign exchange reserves to sustain
a liberalized foreign exchange mechanism.Lutfo Ephraim Dlamini said the
policy was guided by the view in Swaziland that "we believe in this
country. You invest your money. You make profits and you are able to take
the profits away."According to the latest WTO Trade Policy Review on
Swaziland published in November last year, FDI inflow in Swaziland fell
drastically from about US$67 million between 1990 and 2000 to
approximately US$6.6 million between 2003 and 2007.Swaziland statistics
showed that 8 percent of its commercial industry came from Taiwan.At
present, 25 Taiwanese factories operate in Swaziland, mostly textile and
garment manufacturers, with an aggregate investment of more than US$90
million, employing about 15,000 people out of a population of 1.35 million
, with an unemployment rate of about 40 percent.Like other governments,
Swaziland offers a series of tax deductions to foreign investors, but one
of the incentives Taiwanese businesspeople investing in Swaziland find
most attractive is that most exports enjoy duty-free access to the US, the
EU, as well as the Southern African Development Community and the Common
Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.Swaziland also became a signatory
to the preferential trade agreement between the Southern Africa Customs
Union (SACU) and MERCUSOR, the Latin American common market composed of
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, last year.However, the past
decade has seen emerging concerns over gradual losses in preferential
treatment granted to foreign manufacturers in African countries.Mason Ma,
director and vice president of Tex-Ray Industrial Co, which produces dyed
yarns, woven fabrics and garments, said he worried about the expiration in
2015 of the African Growth and Opportunity Ac t (AGOA), a US trade act
that provides duty-free treatment for select apparel articles made in some
Sub-Saharan African countries."We suffered a blow following the removal of
quotas on textile and apparel trade in 2005. When the AGOA expires in
2015, we will lose another form of preferential treatment in terms of
tariffs from the US market," Ma said.Another manager of a Taiwanese-owned
textile and apparel business who wished to remain anonymous said the
suspension of the Duty Credit Certificate Scheme (DCCS) in March was
expected to cost his company a 15 percent drop in revenue.The DCCS is an
export subsidy for Taiwanese textile industries introduced by SACU in
April 1993."We hope SACU will come up with new measures to replace the
DCCS," he said.Chang Wan-li, president of the Taiwan Business Association
in Swaziland and the president of W.W. Textile, said unstable electricity
supply was a major challenge for the country, while fluctuations in
electricity prices were also unfavorable to investment.Another concern for
Taiwanese businesses in Swaziland is its rising labor cost, as wages have
increased at an average annual rate of between 7 and 12 percent, pushing
wage levels higher than in some Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam
and Cambodia, Ma said.However, Ma said he looked at the positive side,
adding that rules and regulations governing employment in Swaziland can
better protect labor than those in Taiwan.An anonymous official with the
Swaziland Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA), who was not allowed to
speak for the agency, said the SIPA was fully aware of the concerns of
Taiwanese businesses and held regular talks to work out solutions to the
problems."At present, 75 percent of Swaziland's electricity is bought from
South Africa, with 5 percent from Mozambique, but we are now planning to
build a power plant," she said.In a drive to increase the country's
competitiveness and create links between resear ch and industry, the Swazi
government is working on building an information, communications and
technology park, to be funded through a loan from the Export-Import Bank
of India.Another much larger research and development facility is a
science and biotechnology park, with initial funding for its
infrastructure design phase coming from the Taiwanese government and the
master plan and designs done by CECI Engineering Consultants, Taiwan."This
is the story of our biotechnology dream. We have a lot of natural
resources to develop biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, to make cosmetics
and medicine, but we don't have a research and development facility," said
Moses Zungu, project manager at the Royal Science Technology Park."We want
to capture some materials we have in the country and add value to them, so
that we can make a decent income out of that, to sustain ourselves, to
create skills and new products," Zungu told reporters. "It will change the
whole t rade landscape for the country."Swaziland also aims to boost its
tourism industry, with a goal of doubling the number of tourists --
currently at 1.3 million -- within a year and attracting tourists from
continents other than Africa and Europe.Its new Sikhuphe International
Airport is expected to begin operations in December.Swazi Minister of
Tourism, Environment and Communications Thandie Shongwe said his country
was looking forward to opening direct flights to and from Taiwan to
attract more Taiwanese who are "high on tourism" to explore the culture of
the "clean" and "smiling" Swaziland.(Description of Source: Taipei Taipei
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publication of Tzu-yu Shih-pao (Liberty Times), generally supports
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Xinhua 'Interview': Chile To Further Explore Asian Tourism Market:
Xinhua "Interview" by Luan Xiang: "Chile To Further Explore Asian Tourism
Market: Official" - Xinhua
Monday August 2, 2010 11:15:24 GMT
SANTIAGO, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chile hopes to attract more tourists from
Asia, especially from China, Japan and India, said Jacqueline Plass,
director of Chile's National Tourism Service, in an exclusive interview
with Xinhua.
Ms. Plass said Chile is unique in the world with its great variety of
natural scenes. As a perfect tourist destination, it is considered "the
end of the world."It is renowned for the world's driest desert Atacama in
the north, the extended territory of modern cities, the exquisite beaches,
rich vineries, the original culture of indigenous Mapuche, the amazing
beauty of the virgin land in Patagonia, and the Antarctic glacier.As an
initial step, Chile's National Tourism Service will join hands with
ProChile, the Trade Commission of Chile, and other institutions for a
one-year promotion program.They will set up a number of offices at travel
agencies and tourism-related sectors in China to enhance better
understanding of the South American country among the Chinese.In addition,
Chile will launch a comprehensive publicity campaign for tourism to the
Chinese public.Plass told Xinhua that Chile is designing routines for
Asian tourists who will come to South America during major sports events
such as World Cup 2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games, both to be held in
Brazil.She said Chinese sports fans who will travel across the Pacific
Ocean for these events may also like to take the opportunity to witness
Chile's unique natural beauty they should not miss.Sharing the fabulous
scenic resources of the Patagonia, Chile and Argentina are currently
working together on a promotion program in major cities of China, hoping
to attract Asian tourists with an integrated package which includes the
best scenery from both sides of the Andes.Despite the earthquake that hit
Chile on Feb. 27, "the tourism sector has not been affected," said
Plass.She also said that Chile has a relatively low crime rate among South
American countries, and that Asian tourists will have a safe, worry-free
trip there.(Description of Source: Beijing Xinhua in English -- China's
official news service for English-language audiences (New China News
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UNESCO Hails China's Efforts in Protecting World's Heritage
Xinhua: "UNESCO Hails China's Efforts in Protecting World's Heritage" -
Tuesday August 3, 2010 05:22:11 GMT
BRAZILIA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- UNESCO officials on Monday spoke highly of
China's efforts in protecting the world's natural and cultural heritage.
China has a great amount of precious heritage and a powerful government
system to protect these heritages, Kristal Buckley, an official of the
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), the organization
that evaluates cultural relics for the UNESCO's World Heritage Committee
(WHC), told a news conference here.What's more, the official said, China
has also made important efforts to support its neighboring countries in
heritag e protection.Buckley said the ICOMOS now had a team working
actively in China in cooperation with the government.He added that the
Chinese government has started to train a number of youngsters to work
specially for heritage protection.The WHC's rotating president Juao Luiz
Silva Ferreira and UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture Francisco
Bandarin also hailed China for its work in protecting the heritages.The
WHC decided on Saturday at its 34th meeting in Brasilia to add the
historic monuments of Dengfeng in central China's Henan province to the
World Cultural Heritage List.And on Sunday, the "Danxia Landform of
China", which consists of six geologically and geographically related
Danxia Landform areas that collectively feature the outstanding universal
values of Danxia geomorphology in southeast China, was also proclaimed the
world's heritage.With the two newly-included monuments, China, which
became a member of the World Heritage Convention in 1985, now has 40
properties inscribed on the list.The current World Heritage meeting will
last until Aug. 3.(Description of Source: Beijing Xinhua in English --
China's official news service for English-language audiences (New China
News Agency))
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Santos Accredited as Colombia's New President
Xinhua: "Santos Accredited as Colombia's New President" - Xinhua
Tuesday August 3, 2010 03:15:53 GMT
BOGOTA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Juan Manuel Santos was accredited Monday as the
next president of Colombia by National Electoral Council (CNE).
The CNE, w hich is in charge of endorsing elections in Colombia, gave
Santos a parchment with his name written in golden letters, confirming his
triumph in the May 30 presidential election."With this card now I can tell
my daughter: 'yes, now I consider myself president of the Republic',"
Santos said, adding that his daughter asks him everyday whether he feels
as head of state.Angelino Garzon also got his accreditation as Vice
President-elect.Santos won the runoff presidential election with 9 million
votes, the highest ever in Colombia's elections in decades.The government
has deployed more than 20,000 soldiers in capital Bogota to guarantee
security during the inauguration ceremony of Santos on Aug. 7, Citizen
Security Director of the Police Gen. Orlando Paez said Monday.The security
plan includes deployment of armor forces at key traffic points, control of
the air space and setup of protection areas near the Narino House, the
government headquarters and the Congress.Paez sa id that 160,000 police
officers will serve on the inauguration day to guarantee the country's
security. The operation includes raids on public buildings as well as the
enforcement of intelligence operations.Defense Minister Gabriel Silva also
said the military forces have developed a work plan "which gives us the
tranquility of being ready to face any kind of threat."The security plan
in Bogota is aimed to guarantee the safety of those who attend the
inauguration ceremony, including top officers, lawmakers, diplomats,
businessmen and at least 12 foreign delegations.Government representatives
from Brazil, China, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico and El Salvador have
confirmed their attendance. More countries are expected to send
delegations.In 2002, when current Colombian President Alvaro Uribe took
office, it was interrupted by a series of attacks launched by the
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerilla group. At least 20
people were killed in rocket attacks o n Narino House.(Description of
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Turkey Still Offers Much on An Iran Deal
"Turkey Still Offers Much on An Iran Deal" -- The Daily Star Headline -
The Daily Star Online
Tuesday August 3, 2010 01:27:46 GMT
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
By brokering a nuclear deal with Iran and offering to host potential
talkswith the European Union in Istanbul, Turkey has made itself even
moreindispensable to global politics, while giving the United Nations a
much-neededopportunity to save face.Despite newly imposed EU sanctions,
there is renewed optimism that talksbetween Iran and UN Security Council
members on Iran-s nuclear programmay begin soon. This comes on the heels
of a joint declaration signed by Iran,Turkey and Brazil on May 17. Under
the agreement, Iran would ship 1,200kilograms of low-enriched uranium to
Turkey in exchange for the nuclear fuelrods it needs for its medical
research reactor. In the short term, this wouldsubstantially decrease
Tehran-s stockpile of low-enriched uranium (LEU),the material that, if
enriched sufficiently, can be used to produce nuclearweapons.The UN
Security Council, however, immediately followed with a new round
ofsanctions on Iran after the United States criticized the deal for
falling shortof exchanging all of the LEU Iran possessed. But on July 26,
Iran sent a letterto the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna,
saying it was ready tonegotiate the detai ls of exchanging 2,646 pounds of
its own 3 percent enricheduranium for 265 pounds of 20 percent enriched
uranium, which would virtuallyaccount for all of the known LEU stockpile
Iran is estimated to have.There are few, if any, other powers that could
have negotiated this deal withIran besides Turkey. The agreement is not
much different than a plan the UnitedNations drafted last year, which Iran
rejected. Still, some in the West havemisguidedly looked at Turkey-s
improved relations with its neighbors- especially Iran - with suspicion,
and its important to note thatIran has been just as cautious of Turkey-s
aspirations, albeit lessvocally.Recently, Farid al-Din Hadad Adel, the
journalist grandson of Iranian supremeleader Ali Khamenei, who is also
affiliated with Iran-s elites and theintelligence community, called
Turkey-s recent prominence 'a directthreat to Iran and its national
interests in the region.' He pointed outthat the most popular flag in Gaza
was Turkey-s and not Ir an-s; themost popular name for newborns was
Erdogan and not Ahmadinejad; and the growingmarket share in Syria, one of
Iran-s closest allies, was being capturedby Turkish businessmen and not
Iranian businessmen. Leadership of the Islamicworld was increasingly being
held by Turkish officials and not Iranians, whilethe general public
opinion on the Arab streets was overwhelmingly pro-Turkey- despite 32
years of Iranian efforts and billions of dollars spent toadvance the
Islamic Republic-s agenda in the region.This makes the deal a win-win for
the West. Should Turkey-s diplomaticefforts fail due to Iran-s
unwillingness to cooperate, as some predict,not only would Iran lose the
only credible friend and advocate it has, it wouldalso likely lose the
support of Iran-s traditional Arab allies. There arethose in Turkey who
privately suggest that sour relations would leave Iran,whose leaders have
staked their reputations on the nuclear deal by challengingthe world-s
superpowers on the issue, truly isolated - somethingthe West has been
desiring but been unable to accomplish for decades.There were public
statements of support for the deal by China and Russia,though messages
coming from Washington have been mixed. Although the WhiteHouse said that
the transfer of LEU abroad would be a 'positivestep,' Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton has told Turkish ForeignMinister Ahmet Davutoglu, the
architect of Turkey-s current proactiveforeign policy, to be suspicious of
any agreement which resulted from thenuclear diplomacy. Before the deal,
she also appeared publicly skeptical ofTurkey-s efforts, complaining that
Iran was likely to continue itsnuclear program under any circumstances.It
seems, however, that the deal makes considerable progress on a number
offronts. It satisfies Iran, is based on a deal already offered by the
UnitedNations, and enables both sides a way out of a dangerous
standoff.Turkey will have to continue to make the best of its good
relations with Iranto ensure continual monitoring of Iranian nuclear
activity, to maintain thegoodwill of all sides. While neither complete nor
perfect, the agreement is aconfidence-building measure that allows the
best chance for diplomacy the worldhas had since the Iranian nuclear
program became an international issue. Someobjections may be valid,
however they are far from sufficient to nix this dealand quash the
swelling positive momentum. Such opposition misses the basis,essence, and
potential of this deal.Mehmet F. Celebi is a member of the Dean-s
International Council at theUniversity of Chicago-s Harris School of
Public Policy Studies. He wrotethis commentary for THE DAILY
STAR.(Description of Source: Beirut The Daily Star Online in English --
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Brazilian Daily Interviews Worker's Party Presidential Candidate Rousseff
Interview with Worker's Party presidential candidate Dilma Roussef by Joao
Bosco Rabello, Joao Domingos, and Ricardo Grinbaum in Brasilia: "Stedile
Must Be Careful. I will Not Be Soft on Him." - O Estado de Sao Paulo
Tuesday August 3, 2010 01:57:59 GMT
The Worker's Party (PT) presidential candidate Dilma Rousseff seems to be
following in the footsteps of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in her current
election campaign, as in 2002, Lula signed the Letter to the Brazilian
People giving assurances that, if elected, he would make a government for
all Brazilians, and not just one sector. Within this context, Dilma
rejects any kind of media control - although part of the PT continues to
call for it - and, contrary to Lula, her great mentor, in the case of
political prisoners in Cuba, she affirms that she does not accept that
someone should be arrested for the "crime" (editor's quote marks) of
expressing an opinion.
In this interview, granted in Brasilia - which lasted about an hour and 35
minutes, plus a further 10 chatting informally standing around - Dilma
also sends out a challenge to Joao Pedro Stedile, one of the main leaders
of the MST (Movimento sem Terra - Landless People's Movement), who
predicted a new wave of land invasions if she wins. "You can tell Stedile
that they won't be able to go around invading and thinking this will be a
breeze. Because it won't be."At the end, tape recorders turned off, the
candidate said she hates being called "nice." "You (journalists) have to
reach a consensus. Some say that I'm tough, that I fight with every one.
Others say I won't be able to govern in my own right, because I'll just do
what President Lula says."
At the beginning of the interview, the former minister seemed nervous. She
had to consult her laptop about economic data, she got confused and called
an aide who looks after her computer. She gradually loosened up, and
started quoting figures from memory. And she showed herself to be emphatic
on topics such as control of the media. To the point of repeating the
adverb "never" no less than nine times.
The interview was divided into two parts. One covering politics (this
page) and the other covering economic issues (the following), in
connection with which she said that, if elected, she would not capitalize
the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), as the
current government had done. The following are key excerpts from the
(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) The episode of the government program registered
at th e Superior Electoral Court (TSE) reminded everybody of a certain
interventionist tendency of groups within the PT. President Lula even gave
assurances that such opinions would not be part of the text. How do you
explain the registration of this program?(Dilma Roussef) The party can
have those positions that there is a tendency for it to have. But there is
another understanding in government. These fears remind me of that moment
back in 2002 when it was said that President Lula would be unable to
govern. It was a moment that produced the best phrase of the campaign,
which was subsequently used by President Obama, among others: "Hope
triumphed over fear." Look, we have had seven and a half years of
government. During this time, there has been no attempt by anyone to
impose their will on the government. Because this is impossible. To know
the least bit about a government, any government, is to know that this
does not happen. The correlation of forces between a governm ent and a
party does not exist.(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) On that occasion, the
mention of fear was vaguer. What is at issue now is a government program
...(Dilma Roussef) Vague? You'll excuse me, but it continues to be an
issue which is being debated today. I'll tell you why. We have already
explained on a number of occasions that (the sending the program to the
TSE) was an inappropriate registration, it was to send the program that w
as that of the government, and not of the PT. So much so, that we
registered it before the legal deadline. We even said it was a provisional
program, to which other contributions could be added. But as to if in the
initial program is written: the social control of the media ... it isn't
there. It has not been proposed in these words. This program does contain
a vision of some sectors of the PT. But now, it is also clear that the
government does not accept the social control of the media.
(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) What is written instead o f social control is
public control of the media. What's the difference?(Dilma Roussef) Have
you seen the social control of the oil sector? Social control of the
electricity sector? It doesn't exist. Social control of the media is ...
what is it called? Remote control. The best control is remote control.
When we had - and we still do have - the power to implement it, we never
did it.
(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) When have you had the power to implement it?
(Dilma Roussef) Ah, in the exercise of government. Never, at any time have
we made any attempt to censor, prevent, never, at any moment, the
complaints of any journalist. We have never got on to the management of
any media body to complain about any journalistic practice. Within the
government of President Lula, if someone did, it was without government
authorization. My campaign has never complained to any media management.
So when I say that we don't do it, it is because it is our policy not to
do it. Others do n't have the same policy. And you well know it.
(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) But the complaint is valid, censorship or control
is not ...(Dilma Roussef) No, dear. The complaint is not valid. That is a
clear attempt to restrain the journalist. It amazes me that you find it
valid. For me it is not. And regarding the issue of land ... We are
absolutely clear about the issue of land. We are not the MST. We have
implemented possibly the country's best agrarian policy ...(O Estado de
Sao Paulo ) But there are (land) invasions ...(Dilma Roussef) They have
been reduced. And I haven't just condemned today's (invasions). I have
condemned them since the beginning of the Lula government. He has also
explicitly condemned them. We do not agree with invasions of buildings,
land invasions. We do not think this is the correct method.(O Estado de
Sao Paulo ) But you also condemn the criminalization of the movement. This
is contradictory.
(Dilma Roussef) Yes, I condemn it, The crimi nalization of the movement is
the fastest path to radicalization. How to reconcile the invasions with
non- criminalization? Call them, negotiate. Make it clear: you invade, and
there will be consequences.(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) Joao Pedro Stedile has
been saying that the invasions will increase if you become President.
(Dilma Roussef) Well, maybe Stedile has something against me. But it will
not be easy. You can tell Stedile that he won't be able to go around
invading and thinking this will be a breeze. Because it won't be.
(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) Doesn't he feel encouraged because the government
has tolerated the invasions?(Dilma Roussef) Oh, so that's it? So why have
they declined, eh? I want to know what the explanation for this reduction
is. Perhaps the election period ... Negative. They fell because we
implemented a policy which undermined their main banners. It wasn't
because we used repression. What could be more effective than answering
the needs of the movement?
(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) The (Presidential) advisor Marco Aurelio Garcia
said that Spain had been opportunistic in coming to Cuba and receiving the
accolades for the release of the political prisoners as everything had
been negotiated by Brazil. But there was no Brazilian there. In any
government of yours, would Brazil be there undertaking the
negotiations?(Dilma Roussef) I know that the president negotiated this.
But he did not appear there. And Spain did. We didn't do this to be able
to make capital out of it. The president was one of the people who most
contributed to creating a climate of conversation and persuasion with the
Cuban government.(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) As a former political prisoner,
how do see the fact that people are imprisoned in Cuba for expressing
their opinion?(Dilma Roussef) I am strongly against any policy of
imprisonment. I do not agree with jailing people because of their
opinions. I will never agree with this at any stage o f my life.
(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) The case of the dossier was aggravated by the
breach of confidentiality which occurred in the Federal Revenue Service
...(Dilma Roussef) I have already said what I think about it. And I have
already spoken through the media - written, television, radio and
internet. What I will not accept, under any circumstances, is that they
want to stick on the tail of my campaign papers which have not been made
available in the ordinary run of things. We will not accept it (bangs
desk)! Plus, we will not countenance the accusations of those who cannot
offer proof or those who make accusations without backing them up.
(O Estado de Sao Paulo ) But doesn't this breach of confidentiality
indicate that there is a certain commitment to producing this kind of
content?(Dilma Roussef) I want to know where it is that someone in my
campaign violated this secrecy. We live in a democracy. What is the
fundamental principle of democracy? Whoever accuse s must provide proof.(O
Estado de Sao Paulo ) The breach of confidentiality confirms that there is
an attempt ...(Dilma Roussef) Until you can tell me who it was that
breached this confidentiality, all that remains are electoral illations.(O
Estado de Sao Paulo ) Isn't the Revenue taking an exceptionally long time
in offering an explanation of what happened?(Dilma Roussef) I can't
explain it, as I'm not the Revenue. But I do think that it is being used
as an electoral stratagem in an attempt to undermine my campaign.
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government; URL: http://www.estadao.com.br)
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South Africa Considers RF Important Strategic Partner - Saul Molobi -
Monday August 2, 2010 14:12:10 GMT
PRETORIA, August 2 (Itar-Tass) - South Africa considers Russia an
important strategic partner in political, social and economic affairs, as
well as in strengthening stability in the world, spokesman for the
Department of International Relations and Cooperation Saul Kgomotso Molobi
said on Monday.Ahead of South African President Jacob Zuma's official
visit to Russia scheduled for August 4-6, the spokesman said South Africa
named this trip as part of the efforts aimed at increasing trade turnover
with BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China)."The visit is
designed to strengthen the North-South cooperation in order to expand
relations in culture, education and cutting-edged technologies," he
said.Zuma will arrive in Russia at the invitation of President Dmitry
Medvedev, Molobi said. During the visit, the parties are planning to sign
an agreement on high technologies, particularly a memorandum on
understanding between the Russian Federal Space Agency and the South
African National Space Agency in observing the Earth, as well as an
agreement on cooperation on plant quarantine.Russia and South Africa
reveal the commonness of positions on the challenges and tasks that they
face in education and healthcare, the South African diplomat stressed.The
South African delegation includes Tourism Minister Martinus van Schalkwyk,
who earlier said that he was expected to discuss direct air service
between the two countries, visa facility and promotion of South Africa as
an attractive area for tourists. Russia is one of the leaders in this
aspect, the minister stressed. In 1998 the two countries signed an
agreement on tourism. But it has not been implemen ted till now.In trade,
Russia ranks 44th in import and 31st in export. Trade turnover amounts to
about 700 million U.S. dollars.(Description of Source: Moscow ITAR-TASS in
English -- Main government information agency)
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Sao Francisco Square in Brazil Becomes UNESCO's World Heritage
Xinhua: "Sao Francisco Square in Brazil Becomes UNESCO's World Heritage" -
Monday August 2, 2010 20:27:14 GMT
BRASILIA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- The World Heritage Committee of the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has
decided to include the Brazilian Sao Francisco Square in the World
Heritage List at its 34th meeting being held here, a Brazilian official
said on Monday.
"The Sao Francisco Square is a unique example of a particular moment of
our history, the period of the Iberian Union (in the 16th century), when
Portugal and Spain were united under a single Crown," said Luiz Fernando
de Almeida, president of Brazil's National Institute of Artistic and
Historic Heritage (IPHAN).The site is located in the city of Sao
Cristovao, State of Sergipe (Northeast Region), which is one of the oldest
cities in the country.The city was listed for protection by IPHAN on Jan.
23, 1967. The institute purchased and restored one of the two-story houses
of the square, where it currently holds a technical office and cultural
exhibits.The Sacred Art Museum is also part of the historic complex, and
holds the 3rd largest collection of that type of art in the country. Also
installed in the a rea is the Sergipe Museum, where visitors can look at
items belonging to noble families in the area."Holding the title of World
Heritage adds value to the site and attracts foreign visitors, who cherish
this title more than Brazilians," the chief of Igua u National Park,
listed as UNESCO's World Heritage since 1986, Jorge Pegoraro told
Xinhua.Pegoraro believes that it is necessary to promote campaigns in
Brazil on the importance of this World Heritage title.The Sao Francisco
Square is the 18th Brazilian site which has been included in UNESCO's
World Heritage List, out of which seven are natural and 11 are
cultural.The World Heritage Committee said that up to Aug. 3 at its 34th
Meeting, 32 new sites have been proposed for inscription as World
Heritage, out of which six are natural, 24 are cultural and two are mixed.
Currently, UNESCO's World Heritage List comprises 890 sites.Besides
deciding on the World Heritage List, the committee is also examining the
state of co nservation of 31 sites inscribed on the List of World Heritage
in Danger.(Description of Source: Beijing Xinhua in English -- China's
official news service for English-language audiences (New China News
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China Economic News in Brief: Harbin Auto Show; Jiangsu Aviation Sector;
Jiangxi Exports; Beijing Tourism Figures
Xinhua: "China Economic News in Brief: Harbin Auto Show; Jiangsu Aviation
Sector; Jiangxi Exports; Beijing Tourism Figures" - Xinhua
Monday August 2, 2010 08:46:01 GMT
BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- The following ar e China economic news items
in brief: INT'L AUTO SHOW OPENS IN NE CHINA CITY
Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Monday opened
its 13th international auto show, featuring 458 automakers from 11
countries and regions.With an exhibition space of 95,000 square meters,
the eight-day event has 637 vehicle models on display. Included are
Bentley, Porsche, Hummer, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, Cadillac, Land Rover,
Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Peugeot, Jaguar and Volkswagen.Harbin began to
hold international auto show in 1998. JIANGSU'S AVIATION SECTOR
ACCOMODATES 40 PCT MORE PASSENGERSEast China's Jiangsu Province recorded
78,000 aircraft landings and departures at its seven airports in the first
half, up 13.5 percent from the same period last year, according to the
provincial transport authorities.The province's aviation sector handled
8.12 million passengers in the six months, up 20.5 percent year on year,
as well as 147,000 tonnes of cargo and mail, u p 26.6
percent.International air transport accounted for 559,000 passengers, up
40.4 percent, and 18,000 tonnes of cargo and mail, up 15.3 percent.
JIANGXI'S EXPORTS TO EMERGING MARKETS UPEast China's Jiangxi Province
registered 8.71 billion U.S. dollars in foreign trade in the first half, a
rise of 63.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the
provincial commerce authorities.The total included 5.13 billion U.S.
dollars in export value, up 74.7 percent, and 3.58 billion dollars in
import value, up 49.6 percent.The province's exports to the top three
traditional markets -- the European Union, the United States and Hong Kong
-- increased 89.3 percent, 71.3 percent and 50.8 percent,
respectively.Exports to emerging markets rose, with exports to ASEAN
members up 87.5 percent, India 87.8 percent, Iran 380 percent and Brazil
260 percent. VISITORS TO BEIJING UP 26.5 PCT IN FIRST HALFChina's capital
received 2.32 million tourists in the first half, a rise of 26.5 per cent
year-on-year. The total included 1.98 million foreign visitors, up 30.2
percent.The United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) accounted
for 36.3 percent of the total. Visitors from the United States numbered
323,000, up 22.3 percent, those from Japan numbered 266,000, up 49.2
percent, and those from the ROK, 252,000, up 45.1 percent.(Description of
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Looking around the room I groaned in distaste. I was the only 10th grader in this class. All the rest where snotty little 9th graders who didn't know how to shut their freaking trap once in a while. Rolling my eyes I took the seat farthest away from them and put my head phones in and cracked up the music on my ipod and tried to drown out all the noise around me .
I felt a tap on my shoulder looking up at the kid I glared and turned my attention back to my lap top and continued to type. Couldn't people leave me alone? The kid tapped my shoulder again. Growling I ripped out a ear piece out and snapped. 'WHAT?!'
'Jezz cool it I just wanted to know something!' the kid put's his hands in surrender,
'Leave me alone ok?' I went to put my headphone back in.
'Can you please help me?' the kid pleaded.
'I don't talk with little kids ok? So go find someone else to bug.' I hissed coldly
The kid gave a nod and turned away but stayed close.
Didn't anyone understand?
The class went by fast and I was great full that it did as soon as the bell rang I shot out of my seat and was out of room.
Why are you even here? Brad growled.
Why do you even continue to haunt me? I snapped back as I stomped past the office not bothering to check out. Not like I was planning on coming back.
Don't have to be so grouchy but I wouldn't go the usual route something is different there. He sighed.
Different how?
I don't know I cant quite place it but I wouldn't go that way dear. He answered with a shrug.
Sighing I shrugged. 'I don't care'
Fine don't say I didn't warn you. He growled.
I wont ,don't worry. I answered as I walked down the old path way the cut through the woods. Walking I felt something in the air that chilled my bones trying to ignore it, my hand instinctively slipped to my belt and unlatched the clip that held my silver knife in place. My hand tightened on the handle as something dashed out in front of me. I stopped an pulled out the knife an growled as three figures moved out into the pathways.
'Surrender now' came a command from the one in the front.
'Who are you?' I snapped.
'We are from the academy Lucy' the leader growled.
Snarling I looked around and sighed.
See I warned you. Brad smiled smugly. Anyway show them you powers.
Taking a deep breath I cleared my mind their voices becoming murmurs as I let it take control. The winds howled and leaves scattered all over.
'what's happening?' on gasped in alarm
'Lucy if you come with us now we won't use force' the leader offered.
'Psh as if' came a voice. I opened my eyes an gasped.
'Brad?' I stammered as my eyes settled on a tall figure that stood protectively I front of me.
'Now on my count dear I want you to say "Je vais maintenantterealease" and to turn and get out of here as soon as you do ok?' he smiled.
I licked my lips and let my eyes dart from the three.
'Don't worry I got you back' he answered confidently. I gulped and nodded ok so I wasn't crazy for talking to an imaginary friend? Who miraculously appears in front of me.
'Je vais maintenantterealease'I whispered. Nothing happened.
'Say it louder!' he growled.
Nodding I sucked in a deep breath as the people shuffled closer. ''Je vais maintenantterealease'
The ground began to shake the wind whipped around Brad as a snarl filled the air. Taking a step back I looked wide eyed at the large golden dragon. His main hung around its large head two large horns rested on its head.
Don't worry I can handle this no problem. His voice whispered gently as it looked at me
Nodding I gulped slowly.
Now say 'feux de l'enferet du soufre, des profondeursde la lumièreet l'obscurité, je vous interpelleici' he asked.
Is this why you made me take French class? I thought absently.
Yes it came in handy didn't it? He answered. But now repeat the words.
O I see. I nodded. ''feux de l'enferet du soufre, des profondeursde la lumièreet l'obscurité, je vous interpelleici'
The dragon reared up and opened its mouth. With a roar it lunged towards the people.
With a gasp I stumbled back again the sheer power of it was amazing.
'Wow that was nice to finally get out!' Brad stood in front of me with a large grin.
Blinking I looked at him in shock. 'So I'm not crazy?' I stammered as I ran my hand through my hair.
'Well no why would you be?' he frowned.
'I could hear voices talking to me! An-an- and now your in front of me!' I answered hysterically as I looked around the men that were there where ripped to shreds. 'What did you do to them?! O MY GAWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
'Calm down ok? I did what had to be done. I hope you know, they were going to kill you Lucy ' Brad answered sternly.
Running my hand through my hair I heaved in a deep breath. 'Why were they talking about an academy? What academy?'
'It's a place for people like you with powers' he shrugged.
'You mean there are others like me?!' I looked at him in shock.
'No not like you, with exact powers. Your powers are well I don't know how to explain I mean you called me forth and I'm here to protect you' he answered with a simply.
'I don't know how I even summoned you Brad; you were just there like BOOM! I don't even know how it happened!' I answered hysterically throwing my hands up in the air and covering my face/
'Calm down Lucy, I don't even know how you did it either I mean I was dead Lucy' he answered coolly.
Freezing I looked at him in disbelief. 'YOU'RE A DEAD GUY?!" I peeked out from between my fingers feeling the color being stripped away from my face.
'Not any more ok? I was like you, I had powers but I- I well it doesn't really matter ok? You brought me here to you when you were three I've been with you ever sense' he answered as he looked away.
That was right he's been with me most of my life. Sort of like a guardian angel if you wanna call it something. 'I'm no guardian angel Lucy, I am far from it'
'HOW DO U DO THAT!' I gasped in frustration. It was always so hard to keep secrets from him no matter how much percussion used.
'Easy' he winked at me with a grin.
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Type of Physician: Gastroenterologist
What is a Gastroenterologist?
A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). Gastroenterologists treat conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice. They consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are needed.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Common Name: GI Doctor
Gastroenterologist Doctors in Fargo *
Sanford Med Cntr Gastroent
Sanford Med Cntr Gastroent
Sanford Clinic Broadway
Sanford Med Cntr Gastroent
Sanford Med Cntr Gastroent
Sanford Clinic Broadway
Essentia Health
Essentia Health
Fargo Gastroenterology/HEP Clin
Essentia Health
Ambulatory Procedure Center
Altru Endoscopy Center
Ambulatory Procedure Center
Ambulatory Procedure Center
Fargo, North Dakota
Liver Biopsy
What is a Liver Biopsy?
A liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small needle is inserted into the liver to collect a tissue sample. This is performed as an office or outpatient procedure or during surgery. The tissue is then analyzed ...
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Prairie St John's
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