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If a company made a gun that I liked for looks, feel, performance, etc I'd consider that firearm regardless of the logo. That's not to say that I'd use it as a CCW perhaps, but just to own and shoot, sure.
That said, I'm not a huge fan of Hi-Points I know several people that own them and they do nothing for me. Didn't enjoy shooting them, at all. The Carbine on the other hand was a little more fun.
The only reason I wouldn't own a particular gun is lack of money...
I thought I wanted an XD, now their on my no no list. I can't warm up to the grip safety. I thought I hated Glocks and now I want one for home defense with a light on it. I personally carry a Shield and love it.
I'm just curious about all the hate on Walthers and CZs? With the exception of the PK380, I had never heard anything negative about them from someone who's owned one.
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I will give anything a fairshake within reason, and will buy anything if the price is right. From a CCW perspective, I wouldnt touch Hi-point, jennings, charter arms or anything else that is just cheap. I know a lot of guys like charter arams, but I personally watched a Charter arms fall apart from shooting. The shooter was avid shooter and took care of his firearms. Taurus is another no. I purchased a Taurus 357 snubbie NIB several years ago, and the cylinder did not turn true, causing the cylinder to lock in place on the catridges as it rotated. Sent it back to taurus, they said it was fixed, same problem. LGS refused to buy back the gun or help me out any firther. Sold it to another LGS for pennies on the dollar, told the original LGS to kick rocks, bought a SW 38 spc from the my new FAV LGS and swore off taurus forever. I also have a rule that if, when shaken, a gun can be used to keep rythm in aband, its prob not a good buy.
I started a search for a polymer 9mm a week or two ago, and was considering the FNS 9. It almost happened.
Sigs-I don't like their 1911 design so those are out. The DA/SA trigger on their other models don't appeal to me. Held two last week and confirmed that I won't buy one.
HK-ugly to me. Can't warm up to them
Ruger - the SR1911 and the Commander model came out after this list was created (I think). I'd buy one of those for the right price.
The others fall into the general "they don't offer anything I'm interested in" category.
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A lot of people trash Kel Tec, but mine actually has been pretty much fine. However, I tend to think I just got lucky. I can't imagine carrying a Hi Point and actually not having my pants fall down, at least you can use it as a club once it jams. From now on, I stick to guns I can rely on, 85% of the time I carry my M&P9c, when I go running or need something super small I carry the PF9. The Glock 27 I acquired today will probably share EDC responsibilities once I get comfortable with it.
I can't rule out any particular brand of the major firearms companies I own or have owned one particular model of pretty much all the major players.
I do not particularly like the HK pistols, DA/SA but enjoy the P7. I like the older West German SIG's like the P6 and even have a 9mm SIG 220 from the old days. I have never held or shot a SA XD just never appealed to me but their 1911's are superb.
I will give anything a chance for a fun gun but I am rather particular in my carry guns.
"A first rate man with a third rate gun is far better than the other way around". The gun is a tool, you are the craftsman that makes it work. There are those who say "if I had to do it, I could" yet they never go out and train to do it. Don't let stupid be your mindset. Harryball 2013
I personally won't own a Glock because of ergonomics, they don't fit right for ME.
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I'm not into bashing gun brands simply because there are so many to choose from and with that in mind not one brand is going to be the right gun for everyone. I like what I like regardless of what other people say/think. I'm the one that has to carry/use that gun, nobody else.
Glocks... I don't find them appealing. They don't feel right to me when I hold them.


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My thoughts exactly.
Question is: Do thoughts (and forum posts) translate into action eventually?Unless you have something like 5-10000$ invested in Canon glass, when you factor everything in, switching is not a big loss money-wise.
How big "big" is depends on the net gain/loss after buying new equipment - and I know my equipment hasn't got pristine looks because I'm outdoors a lot and horses and such are always interested in inspecting my camera up close :-)
*And* then there's the psychological factor (I'm with Canon since the mid-90s) *and* the Canon/Nikon usability differences *and* the time/hassle to actually switch (time is money). So imho the threshold is very high, that's why Canon gets away with being current Canon.
In my case yes, they translated into action
Yes, the interface is different, menu layout is different etc. I also had the same feelings, as for everything in life one always has doubts leaving the known for the unknown. However, I'm not a pro, so I'm not losing money while I get used to the new interface - which btw only takes about one week between reading the manual and actually figuring out the instructions practically. I seriously miss certain things from Canon, but then you see how photos look like and you just forget about everything else. I think I got the best camera/lenses in their price range with the D600, 85/1.8G and Sigma 35/1.4. I feel again like I am the limiting factor.
The fact is, as long as people keep buying Canon stuff, Canon will be encouraged to go down this way. In one sense I did a favor to myself and everyone by not buying any product from Canon's recent offering.

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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (May 14, 2014) – Focused on maintaining its vigorous development strategy and growing its presence in Latin America, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Paulo Pena as senior vice president and managing director, Latin America.
Pena is responsible for leading Wyndham Hotel Group's development efforts in Latin America, an integral region in the company's international plans, as well as providing operational, marketing, revenue management and sales services to the company's franchisees and robust network of multi-unit development partners. He is based in Wyndham Hotel Group's Parsippany, New Jersey, offices.
Pena joins Wyndham Hotel Group from Starwood Hotels & Resorts where he held various roles in operations, strategy, marketing and global partnerships throughout his ten year tenure. Most recently, he served as vice president, global partnerships, responsible for developing,
negotiating and executing cross-functional strategic alliances and partnerships.
"Wyndham Hotel Group continues to target Latin America as a crucial region for growth and Paulo will be an excellent leader for this charge," said Bob Loewen, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Wyndham Hotel Group. "His experience with strategic relationships combined with his broad industry knowledge will be fundamental to our development in the region as we continue to collaborate with key development partners to drive accelerated growth in Latin America's emerging markets."
Wyndham Hotel Group is pursuing growth for its broad portfolio of brands in key cities and markets throughout Latin America, with particular focus on Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Peru, as well as fulfilling the growing demand for mid-scale and economy hotels throughout the region. In addition to seeking new partnership prospects, the company also prioritizes ongoing support for existing franchisees whose continued collaboration affords mutual opportunities for expansion.
As of March 31, 2014, Wyndham Hotel Group's portfolio consists of 122 properties and over 15,000 rooms throughout Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
The company achieved several important milestones in Latin America last year, including the opening of the first Super 8 hotel in the region, the Super 8 Aeroporto Confins in Lagoa Santa, Brazil. Several brands entered new markets, including Wyndham Hotels and Resorts in Venezuela and Peru, Days Inn in Brazil and Ramada in Colombia. Additionally, the midscale Howard Johnson brand celebrated the opening of its 30th hotel in Argentina, the Howard Johnson Resort and Convention Center, Ezeiza.
Pena previously held several international finance positions for The Coca-Cola Company across Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. He began his career in the audit division of Ernst & Young. Pena is fluent in Spanish and holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia and a master's of business administration from Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) family of companies, is the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and 646,900 rooms in 69 countries under 15 hotel brands: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Ramada®, Days Inn®, Super 8®, Wingate by Wyndham®, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Microtel Inn & Suites® by Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham®, TRYP by Wyndham®, Howard Johnson®, Travelodge® and Knights Inn®. In addition, the company has license agreements to franchise the Planet Hollywood Hotels, Dream® and Night® brands and provide management services globally.
All hotels are independently owned and operated excluding certain Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham and TRYP by Wyndham hotels, as well as certain Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8 hotels outside of the U.S., which may be managed by one of the affiliates of Wyndham Hotel Group.
Wyndham Rewards, the guest loyalty program of Wyndham Hotel Group, is the world's largest lodging loyalty program as measured by number of participating hotels. The program offers over 8.8 million active members the chance to earn and redeem points for stays at over 7,000 hotels throughout more than 50 countries worldwide.
In addition to free stays, members may redeem their points for hundreds of reward options. For more information, visit www.wyndhamrewards.com.
Wyndham Hotel Group is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S. Additional information is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com. For more information about hotel franchising opportunities visit www.whgdevelopment.com. For Wyndham Hotel Group "@ a Glance", click here.
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Ohio River between Mound City and Cairo ... A. D. Bache, Supdt.... Rear Admiral D. D. Porter ... 1864.
Published 1866. 15"h x 22"w. Large scale (1 mile to 2 3/4 inches). Slight browning at two fold lines; good. Stephenson 213.5.
This map was surveyed and prepared during the Civil War under order of Rear Admiral Porter, Commander of the Mississippi Squadron, so military and industrial facilities are emphasized. North is to the right on this map, so Illinois is at the top and Kentucky at the bottom. Mound City, Illinois, is at the right and includes a naval depot, a hospital and a rail line. At the left is Cairo, Illinois. Ft. Cairo is at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. The Illinois Central RR comes into Cairo and to the fort.
Johnson's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond, and Peninsula Campaign in Virginia. Showing also the interesting localities along the James, Chickahominy and York Rivers. Compiled from the Official Maps of the War Department. By Johnson and Ward.
Upper margin shows pages 35 and 36. At bottom neatline: Entered ... year 1862 by J. Knowles Hare ... New York.
18 inches high by 27 inches wide. Original wash color. Lower margin close as issued and chipped at centerfold. Image very good.
This is version 2 of 11 known versions according to Ira Lourie, and was used by publishers Johnson and Ward in 1864-66. Later versions were published by A. J. Johnson.
The basis for this map is Hare's Map of the Vicinity of Richmond, and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia. Showing also the interesting Localities along the James, Chickahominy and York Rivers Compiled from the official maps of the War Department. New York: W. Reid Gould, 1862. Hares map has greater coverage west of Richmond.
This is a double-page map of the vicinity of Richmond, illustrating the Union advance from Hampton Roads to less than ten miles from Richmond and then the Union retreat during the 1862 Peninsular Campaign of the Civil War. Counties, place names, railroads, wagon roads and topographical features are shown. Depth soundings are given for the James and York Rivers.
Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) was an American map publisher active from 1856 to the mid-1880s. In 1860 the Johnson firm published its first significant work, the Johnsons New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas. Johnson and Ross C. Browning (1832 - 1899) apparently bailed out the J. H. Colton publishing firm in exchange for the right to use Coltons existing map plates. Johnson then described his firm as the Successors to J. H. Colton and Company. In 1861, following the outbreak of the Civil War the Johnson and Browning firm moved their office from Richmond, Virginia to New York City. Johnson and Browning published two editions of the Johnson Family Atlas, one in Richmond in 1860 and the other in New York in 1861. Sometime in 1861 or 1862 Benjamin Ward bought Brownings portion of the firm, and Wards name replaced Brownings on the imprint. The firm published updated editions of the atlas until 1865 after which Wards name no longer appears.
Reference: Lourie, Ira. Johnson Map Project.
Board Map, No. 1. Map of Battle-Grounds of August 28th., 29th., & 30th., 1862 in the Vicinity of Groveton, Prince William Co., Va. Made by the authority of the Hon. G. W. McCrary, Secretary of War. Surveyed in June 1878 by Bvt. Maj. Gen. G. K. Warren ...
30"h x 26"w. Troop positions overprinted in color. Bears a "Note" under the scale. Similar to Stephenson 577.5.
For General Fitz-John Porter's trial growing out of the battle of Second Manassas (2nd Bull Run).
Harper's Ferry Prepared by Bvt. Brig. Gen'l. N. Michler, Major of Engineers from Surveys under his direction . . . 1867.
Under bottom neat line: Surveyed & drawn by Maj: J. E. Weyss, assisted by F. Theilkuhl, J. Strasser & G. Thompson. Photolith. by N. Y. Lithographing, Engraving & Printing Co., Julius Bien, Sup't. 22"h x 27"w. Edges lightly toned; a few small chips. Image is excellent.
From Military Maps illustrating the Operations of the Armies of the Potomac & James... Published 1869 by the Office of the Chief of Engineers, War Department.
The skillful use of hachure line dramatizes the terrain at the intersection of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Fortifications printed in blue. Shows names of residents, railroads, roads, and terrain features.
Phillips, List of Geographical Atlases, Vol. 3, #3688. Stephenson, Civil War Maps An Annotated List, 697.6.


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text: Margot Wallström 2014-12-17T18:53:17-05:00 Margot Wallström http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/index.php?author=margot-wallstrom Copyright 2008, HuffingtonPost.com, Inc. HuffingtonPost Blogger Feed for Margot Wallström Good old fashioned elbow grease. Ending Rape as a War Tactic tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1630165 2012-06-27T08:32:38-04:00 2012-08-27T05:12:06-04:00 Margot Wallström http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margot-wallstrom/ Sexual violence in conflict is a serious, present-day crisis affecting millions of people around the world. It is used by political and military leaders to achieve political, military and economic ends, destroying the very fabric of society. Practically every day, the UN system receives reports from the field about sexual violence used as a tool or tactic of war. It is a silent, cheap and effective weapon with serious and long-lasting effects, affecting both the individual and the chances of building an enduring peace. Acts of sexual violence do not only maim its victims mentally and physically, but they sow the seeds of destruction of an entire community: female survivors in some instances become pregnant, often get infected with sexually-transmitted diseases including HIV/Aids, and are regularly rejected by their own families. There is a lingering myth that rape is inevitable in times of war. But if sexual violence can be planned, it can be punished; if it can be commanded, it can be condemned. Ending sexual violence as a tactic of war remains one of the greatest challenges to the protection of human rights. The United Nations Secretary-General's annual report earlier this year was the first to contain a list of 'named and shamed' for crimes of conflict-related sexual violence. The list is the Security Council's most recent tool in the fight against impunity and sends a strong signal to those who tolerate sexual violence that they do so in defiance of international law. It is positive and encouraging that NATO and the UN are collaborating on this issue. Realizing that sexual violence is a serious impediment to building long-term peace, Heads of State and Government at last month's NATO Summit endorsed a Strategic Progress Report on mainstreaming UN Security Council resolutions on Women, Peace and Security into NATO-led operations and missions. In order to ensure women's and girls' security in the efforts to develop peace and stability, the Alliance is currently integrating a gender perspective into NATO operations and exercises. Concretely, this will be ensured through training, education, and the appointment and deployment of Gender (Field) Advisors and by creating partnerships with other international and local organizations. Much still remains to be done in the fight against rape as a tactic of war. Through continued, joint efforts by NATO and the United Nations, we have a good chance of putting an end to this scourge. Margot Wallström is the former UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict General Sir Richard Shirreff is Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe]]> A Glimmer of Hope for the Women in Congo tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1555962 2012-05-30T11:17:26-04:00 2012-07-30T05:12:13-04:00 Margot Wallström http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margot-wallstrom/ Editor's Note: May 31 marks Margot Wallström's last day serving as the UN's Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, a position she has held since April 2010. As my time serving as the first-ever UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict is coming to an end, I remain hopeful that the ongoing fight against sexual violence in conflict ultimately will prevail. During the past two years, I have had the honor to meet extraordinary women and girls in some of the most dangerous places in the world. Not only have they survived horrific acts of sexual violence, but they have also become agents of change to help end such atrocities. Perhaps the brightest glimmer of hope shining a light in the face of darkness has been the courage shown by Congolese women and girls who have dedicated their lives to ending the culture of impunity and bringing peace to the Democratic Republic of Congo. One such woman is Denise Siwatula, a young human rights attorney in Goma who works with Synergie, a coalition of organizations providing services to survivors of sexual violence. The Enough Project's Raise Hope for Congo campaign has profiled Denise in its new video series, "I Am Congo," that highlights voices from individuals who live amid the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, a place that has been called 'the rape capital' of the world. Congo has experienced some of the highest levels of sexual violence in the world and the eastern parts are most affected. Rape is frequently used as a weapon of war. In 2010, I travelled to North Kivu in eastern Congo where Denise works, a province which has been ravaged by conflict and widespread sexual violence. A 70-year old woman who shared her story told me how she had tried -- in vain -- to convince the rapists to leave her alone, pointing out to the perpetrators that they could be her own grand-children. Women are not considered to have much value in a society where sexual violence is the norm and justice for perpetrators is the exception. A young woman explained to me that in eastern Congo, "A dead rat is worth more than the body of a woman." Impunity reigns in the region as most perpetrators of sexual violence acts continue to walk unpunished without any repercussions for their crimes. The absence of justice has long-lasting effects on the whole society and is an impediment to restoring peace and security in the region. However, the initial steps toward holding perpetrators accountable are encouraging. In less than a year, more than 250 trials of elements of national security forces were held with the assistance of the United Nations. In February 2011, a military court in Baraka handed down a landmark verdict that found Lt. Col. Kibibi Mutware guilty of crimes against humanity including rape. This shows that accountability for sexual violence in Congo is possible. And that is the dream of Denise. She was one of a handful of women who graduated from her law school class of more than 100 students and has since then devoted her career to bringing justice to victims of sexual violence. Denise embodies another kind of Congolese woman than the one usually portrayed in media: She is strong and determined to continue the fight for justice. Despite the various challenges she faces on a daily basis -- the financial burden on women to maneuver the legal system, the lack of support from authorities, the emotional toll her clients face recounting their story time and again, and the bribery that has become commonplace in Congo's justice system -- she is challenging the status quo with the belief that a better justice system can exist and perpetrators must be held accountable. Last year, Denise won seven convictions out of the 26 rape cases she tried. However, she continues to fight against the rampant sexual violence in Congo and is an embodiment of the fortitude and resilience of women challenging the assumption of what it's like to live in what has repeatedly been called the rape capital of the world. Margot Wallström is the UN's Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, former Vice President of the European Commission and Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders' Ministerial Initiative.]]> Historic Transition in Libya Must Not Forget the Survivors of Sexual Violence tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1373290 2012-03-22T14:57:32-04:00 2012-05-22T05:12:01-04:00 Margot Wallström http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margot-wallstrom/ We have all been closely following the developments in the Arab world. In Libya, as well as in Egypt, Tunisia and beyond, a brighter future is possible. The political possibilities -- as well as the challenges -- are infinite. Extensive support from the international community is continuously required in order to ensure a democratic society. But when the challenges are described by politicians, journalists and commentators, most fail to mention the most obvious but invisible resource -- the women. Where are the women now? Can they feel safe? The wide circulation of weapons does not mean that women feel safe; quite the contrary. From experience we know that too often men in uniform carrying weapons use their power to abuse women and children. Preliminary findings from UN monitoring in Libya confirm that both women and men were subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence during the conflict. While women were abducted from their homes, from cars or from the streets and exposed to rape in places unknown to them, men were sodomized in prisons and in places of detention as a means to obtain intelligence. This serves a a reminder of the importance of including sexual violence in the list of possible human rights violations whenever war crimes are being investigated. Libya still has a long way to go in its democratic transition. The country faces a number of challenges, but most important in terms of addressing sexual violence is to urgently provide appropriate services for survivors. This includes medical, psychosocial and legal support that critically respect survivors' confidentiality and privacy. Otherwise they might never come forward. "If the bleeding had stopped, I would never have reported it," as one Libyan victim of sexual violence said. It is also imperative that conflict-related sexual violence is taken into account in the context of security sector reform, including in the training of Libya's national security forces, It must also be an element of the transitional justice strategy. In Libya, women took active part in and contributed to Libya's revolution -- and the country's future must continue to involve them. Because a new order cannot be built without the active participation of women. Transitional governments must also have women's representation, new Constitutions must include equality and also guarantee women's rights. We cannot reverse the irreversible. But we can reinforce efforts to monitor, prevent and prosecute. Much still remains to be done in the fight against rape as a tactic of war. With the help of the Security Council, I will continue to push for an end to impunity and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice - also in Libya. In this fight, I count on the Security Council's willingness to be prepared to use all means available. Margot Wallström is UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.]]> Naming and Shaming Sexual Violence tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/theblog//3.1291184 2012-02-21T12:59:49-05:00 2012-04-22T05:12:01-04:00 Margot Wallström http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margot-wallstrom/ Some of the individual stories included in the report are nothing but heart wrenching. In Syria, testimonies were received from men who stated they had been abused sexually and had witnessed teenage boys get raped. And in Libya, women were abducted from their homes, from cars or from the streets and were raped in places unknown to them, while men were sodomized in prisons and in places of detention as a means to obtain intelligence. It is positive and encouraging that the Security Council continues to be seized of the issue of sexual violence in conflict. I am, however, gravely alarmed about the incessant violations of human rights, including the high rate of conflict-related rape, across the globe. Of particular concern is the fact that many of the reported cases of sexual violence seem to have been perpetrated by national security forces -- the very same people who have a mandate to protect their own citizens. Whereas the uniform should symbolize security, discipline and public service, in too many places it instead represents rape, pillage and terror. Another concern is the use of sexual violence, or the threat thereof, as a tool of political repression in the context of elections and civil unrest. We also know of examples of different forms of sexual violence being employed in detention centers and at border crossings in several conflict situations. Conflict-related sexual violence is used by political and military leaders to achieve political, military and economic ends, destroying the very fabric of society. It is a silent, cheap and effective weapon with serious and long-lasting effects, affecting both the individual and the chances of building a sustainable peace. There is a lingering myth that rape is inevitable in times of war. But if sexual violence can be planned, it can be punished; if it can be commanded, it can be condemned. Impunity remains a major concern in many countries. That is why I have made fighting impunity for crimes of conflict-related sexual violence a priority. We have seen that this is starting to yield results, for example in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): In less than a year, more than 250 trials of elements of national security forces were held with the assistance of the United Nations. This resulted in more than 150 individuals being sentenced for rape and other forms of sexual violence. Much still remains to be done in the fight against rape as a tactic of war. With the help of the Security Council, I will continue to push for an end to impunity and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. In this fight, I count on the Security Council's willingness to be prepared to use all means available. Margot Wallström is UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict ]]> Unique Chance for South Sudan to Herald Women's Rights tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2011:/theblog//3.891561 2011-07-06T15:14:39-04:00 2011-09-05T05:12:01-04:00 Margot Wallström http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margot-wallstrom/ unprosecuted or unpunished. Conflict-related sexual violence is one of history's greatest silences. In South Sudan as elsewhere, it brings stigmatization and rejection, diseases and reproductive health issues, psychological trauma and unwanted pregnancies, and damages the entire social fabric. It has held communities hostage by preventing women from participating in public and economic life, and undertaking many chores common to rural life, from gathering water and wood, to working in the fields to sustain their families. It has kept girls away from school, and reinforced gender discrimination. At this formative moment, survivors of sexual violence regard the birth of the nation of South Sudan with hope, anxiously awaiting proof that the new institutions will help address such injustices and prevent future violations. Last March, my office received a request from the Government of South Sudan to assist in the drafting of the country's transitional constitution with a special focus on prevention and response to sexual violence. UN Security Council resolution 1888 of 2009 gives me the mandate to dispatch a Team of Experts on the Rule of Law to do exactly this. During its just concluded visit to South Sudan, the Team had one major focus: Securing the rights of victims of conflict-related sexual violence - including recommending what South Sudan authorities must do to prevent the recurrence of such crimes in the future. The Team focused on the Bill of Rights, women's participation in public and political life, and the rule of law and accountability - issues central to the rule of law as it relates to sexual violence in conflict. Those they met with underscored that rape by armed individuals is a prevalent facet of life, closely followed by limited awareness of the rights of individuals, and lack of access to justice forsurvivors. I welcome the Government of South Sudan's commitment to address the issue of sexual violence in its draft constitution. The Team of Experts made a number of recommendations in this regard, including the elaboration of a separate article obligating the Government to enact laws to combat sexual violence, and ensuring that customs and traditions as sources of legislation should only apply if they are in conformity with the Bill of Rights. In addition I would encourage the inclusion of a provision on extradition, as well as a general provision on international cooperation in criminal matters. The government has taken commendable measures to ensure women's participation in public and political life. To reinforce this important commitment, the government may wish to specifically stipulate the participation of women at 25-30 percent, across all institutions, agencies and commissions, and at all levels. It is also important that women not be held to a higher qualification standard than men. In the spirit of universal accountability, crimes under international law should be excluded from amnesty under all circumstances, including where senior government officials or military high command are implicated. Formulating Codes of Conduct for the police, the armed forces and the national security service, etc, that reflect zero tolerance for sexual violence is critical. South Sudan has a unique opportunity to establish a constitutional foundation that places women and the family centrally in the birth of a new nation. By heralding women's rights, and particularly their protection from sexual violence, the Government of South Sudan will send an unequivocal message. The world is looking towards South Sudan on this historic occasion. It's an opportunity not to be missed. Margot Wallström is UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict]]> The War in Congo Waged on the Bodies of Women and Girls tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2011:/theblog//3.832329 2011-03-08T00:00:00-05:00 2011-05-25T18:35:25-04:00 Margot Wallström http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margot-wallstrom/ I recently visited Bosnia and Herzegovina and met with women survivors of sexual violence during the war in the Balkans. Still today, 15 years after the war, women live without justice. One woman, who together with her then 21-year-old daughter, was held in a rape camp in Bosnia during the war, told me that she runs into her rapist in the local supermarket or at the bank. And still unpunished, he laughs at her. The estimated 20,000 -- 50,000 rapes have resulted in only 12 convictions in national courts. But perhaps nowhere is the issue more prevalent than in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ground zero in the fight against sexual violence in conflict. In recent history it is difficult to find a case where sexual assault and violence has been as inextricably linked to the perpetuation of conflict and destruction of communities. Unraveling the complexities behind the drivers of this conflict, and reducing the systematic violence is a test case for the international community. At the crux of this test is ending the culture of impunity to create an environment where communities can recover from conflict. This is why I have made ending impunity for this type of crimes my number one priority. On a recent trip to Washington, I met with American governmental and non-governmental leaders working on issues related to sexual violence and conflict in Congo, and elsewhere in central Africa. Whether at the White House, the State Department, or on Capitol Hill, policy makers expressed a sense of urgency about reducing violence in eastern Congo. I impressed on them the need to address the root causes. This means regulating the trade in conflict minerals that acts as an economic fuel to the conflict; creating the political will to reform the Congolese national army from predator to protector; and tackling impunity for war criminals and illegal actors that continues to enable those most responsible for mass atrocities. The United States, in its role on the UN Security Council, recently demonstrated strong leadership on the passage of UN Resolution 1960, which requires the Council and member states to honor commitments to combat sexual violence in conflict, investigate abuses, and hold perpetrators to account. I encourage the United States to continue to lead on this issue by developing its strategy to tackle the root causes of sexual violence and other human rights crimes in eastern Congo. The United States is the largest contributor to the UN Mission to Congo, or MONUSCO, and the first country to pass a law monitoring publically traded companies using minerals mined in eastern Congo or its neighbors in an effort to reduce the direct or indirect financing of illegal armed groups. Its Departments of Defense and State are engaged in initiatives to build capacity through military professionalism and justice training. However, without continued leadership at senior levels within the U.S. government and a more robust international effort, these contributions cannot alone deliver a durable peace. Following this model of U.S. leadership, I have pushed for legislation on conflict minerals in Great Britain, Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, and the European Union. Canada is in the process of trying to pass similar legislation. Such action would send a strong signal to armed groups and the traders of conflict minerals, and gain leverage to begin changing the economic calculus of the criminal networks driving conflict in central Africa. The international community must commit to ending this war waged on the bodies of women and girls. The global trade in conflict minerals that sustains sexual violence and other ongoing mass atrocities in eastern Congo connects us all. These minerals are found in our cell phones, laptops and digital cameras: the technology that advances our communications, commerce, social networking and national security. During the Nuremberg trials following World War II, the sexual violence inflicted on survivors was deemed unspeakable. For too long, sexual violence in conflict has been seen as inevitable. We must end this distorted outlook, replace our vocabulary and start treating these crimes like other human rights abuses. Let us make sexual violence in conflict unthinkable and unacceptable. Margot Wallström is the UN's Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, former Vice President of the European Commission and Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders' Ministerial Initiative.]]> Women We Need: Towards a More Female-centred Foreign Policy tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2009:/theblog//3.156274 2009-01-08T12:02:20-05:00 2011-05-25T13:00:22-04:00 Margot Wallström http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margot-wallstrom/ The image of Carme Chacón, Spain's defence minister, inspecting the troops while eight months pregnant crystallised this image of change. But out of 27 Defence Ministers in the EU, only four are women. For Ministers for Foreign Affairs, the gender balance is even worse, with only two females. We may have accepted in principle that politics should include both women and men, but this has not been adequately applied to foreign and security policy. A recent report by Operation 1325, a Swedish umbrella organisation working for women and peace, revealed that nine out of ten civilians sent to work in conflict areas are men. Women are not regarded as having enough knowledge or competence in security questions and, as a result, European peace-making missions remain a project by and for men. Given the often determinate role that women's organisations have played on the ground in conflict resolution, it is absurd that they are so under-represented in the international work in this field. Not only does it reflect an important limitation to democracy, it is also a threat to global security and to women across the globe. By excluding women from conflict management, we exclude a female perspective and experience that could contribute to peace building projects that better correspond to the real needs of all those affected by conflict. This would be consistent with the shifting perceptions of the nature of security in recent years. Globalization and the threat of international terrorism have made it necessary to view security as not just about the traditional questions of military and geostrategic threats, but a much wider concept, including environmental and poverty-related challenges to the individual's integrity. To many women, this is more than obvious. Eighty percent of the world's refugees are women and children. 70% of the world's poorest people, living on less than one dollar a day, are women. 340 million women worldwide are not expected to live past 40, largely because of gender-based violence and poverty-related illness. Sexual violence and rape are prevalent in regions of war as well as in refugee camps. For people in poverty, being secure means earning enough money to feed your children, as well as having access to clean water, air and soil free from pollution. It also means having access to education and healthcare. It means freedom not only from violence but also from the poverty and social injustice that are often the root causes of violence. Even in wealthy countries, the statistics of violence against women are frightening. What does it matter if your government has a good missile defence system, if you are afraid every time you walk home at night? What does it matter if diplomatic ties are improving between your country and its neighbour, if you are forced to flee your home because of a natural disaster caused by climate change? Including women in policy-making and peace-making processes would reinforce democracy and be an important step forward, allowing them to fight for concerns that are close to their hearts. I welcome that Europe has acknowledged the importance of this by recognising the role of women in building peace in the review of the European Security Strategy, adopted last week by the European Council. The review also calls for the effective implementation of UNSCR 1325 on women, peace, and security. It is important to follow up this political commitment with concrete action. Ultimately, of course, what all this boils down to is, in one word, democracy. Do we want a society where the input of over half of the population is ignored? Do we want to make the best use of our human resources or not? Do we want to be effective in dealing with international conflicts and with questions of global justice? The world needs recognise the major role that women have to play in the fight for a global, sustainable peace. Margot Wallström, Vice-President of the European Commission and Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders Ministerial Initiative.]]>


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Late to this conversation and perhaps everyone is already well past this but in my opinion the Referee made the wrong call on the review.
No where else on the field would that have been ruled a catch. The receiver did "go to the ground" in the process of catching the ball (and this note indicates it is regardless of whether contact was made or not). In that case, possession or "determination of a catch" cannot be made without the application of the requirement that the receiver "must maintain control of the ball throughout the process of contacting the ground". And, the note goes on to state "whether in the field of play or the end zone".
The referee used the "complete a move normal to the game", but ignored fact that if they go to the ground, that note does not lose it's effect and must also be applied.
Does the NFL publish a "right, wrong, etc.." on calls each week? If they do I'm positive this will be noted as the wrong call.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life in A Maori School, 1.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What activity was NOT included under the 2:10-3 p.m. time slot under "Daily Rhythm"?
(a) Standard Vocabulary.
(b) Standard Reading.
(c) Creative Writing.
(d) Supplementary Reading.
2. How did Ashton-Warner "grade" the stories?
(a) She made suggestions for changes in the stories.
(b) She corrected the spelling only.
(c) She never put any marks on the students' writings.
(d) She corrected the spelling and grammar.
3. How many other books preceded the development of the Maori transitional readers?
(a) 100.
(b) 125.
(c) 75.
(d) 80.
4. How did Ashton-Warner describe the worst assistant she ever had in the classroom?
(a) The girl spoke incessantly about herself.
(b) The girl insisted on reprimanding the students.
(c) The girl told the students what to write.
(d) The girl insisted on a quiet classroom.
5. To what Dickens novel character did Ashton-Warner refer in "Maori Transitional Readers?"
(a) Jean Valjean.
(b) David Copperfield.
(c) Tiny Tim.
(d) Oliver Twist.
Short Answer Questions
1. What interesting word did Brian use to describe a bus in his story?
2. What was one bird NOT mentioned as being seen outside the school?
3. How many fancy-dress costumes did Ashton-Warner own?
4. What did Mrs. Cutter send to Ashton-Warner in "Life in a Maori School, 1"?
5. What did Brian mean by the term he used to describe the bus in his story?
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Perfect time to Arrive at your Cruise?
I know this is another subjective question, but in your opinion what is the perfect time to arrive at the port for your Disney Cruise?
How much time to you allow from a Disney Resort, (BLT)?
I like to get to the terminal around noon. I'm not sure when we will get there on our upcoming cruise in April because I think we're going to take limo service this time (want to stop at a liquor store first) and the "kids" don't like to get up early since we're flying in the night before and staying at the Hyatt there that night.
It really depends on what you need/want to do at the terminal or as soon as you board the ship.
If you are happy with your cabin (not trying to upgrade at the port) and you have all the reservations you need at Palo, I think the ideal time to arrive is 12:30-1 pm. If you arrive then, you will check in (if not already done at the cruise desk at your resort) and walk right onto the ship. If you are trying to upgrade at the port or you need to make reservations that will require you to be on the ship ASAP, you'll want to arrive at the terminal in the 10:15-11 range.
It takes about an hour to 75 minutes from WDW to the terminal.
We like to leave our Disney resort around 9am to arrive at the port around 10:00am. If we are returning a rental car, we will leave about 8:30, arrive at the rental car counter around 9:30, then take the shuttle to the port. THe sooner we get to the port, the sooner our cruise vacation begins and we can get on the ship.
As soon as they let you
Even if we are not trying to upgrade we like to get to port between 10am and 10:30. The time flys buy and it is always great to be one of the first people onboard and have the pools all to yourself and take pictures :goodvibes
We live 45 minutes away, and have found the 'perfect' timing for us is to leave the house at 11:30.
Arrive at the port...12:15
Get parked/checked in by 12:30 (the lobby is empty...almost literally)
Lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 and then the cabin is ready.
All the early birds are already on the ship, and we beat the resort buses. Works well for us. But I've never had to make any changes to a resevation or anything.
Another vote for noon.
When does the Disney bus leave for the ship??:woohoo: We would leave from the POP.
If it is your first cruise get there by 10:30 - 11am, we did.
We took in the terminal, took pictures and enjoyed the experience.
We got to meet some great people while waiting to board. We were on the ship by 12:30pm and we did not board right away.
Note- we were told to go to PC, but I told the CM that we wanted to be up on deck at TS with the kids and that was not a problem.
We had lunch, my boys went swimming (do not forget to pack the swim suits) and we explored Deck 9. Our floor was 8 and it was delayed a little be ready by about a half hour, but that was not a problem.
We are driving so we will be checking in as soon as they allow us too. IF you want to upgrade at the port which is something we might be interested I've read that you need to get there early.
Noon, only waited a few minutes.We had to be out of room and villa by ten so that is perfect time for us.
I like being there early if there is a big group of DISers to meet up with. It's so much fun to walk into the terminal and meet your newest BFFs! :grouphug: And even more fun to see the people you've cruised with before!
I've only ever gone early for the express purpose of trying for an upgrade on two occasions...one successful, one not.
Funny story...about six of us were in a mini van on our way to the terminal when we got a cell phone call from a friend who was there. Apparently the Walt Suite was open and she wanted us to all chip in and get it. While the concept was nice...giving up four full baths and four private sleeping areas to all be crammed into communal sleeping didn't appeal for a 7 day cruise. Now I just might have been up for that adventure on a shorter cruise, just for bragging rights! :)
Thanks for all the comments/advice. What's the earliest they allow boarding. Is it any quicker/easier if you have cruised on Disney before?
We had a limo take us to port and ate breakfast before we came at our resort. We got to port around 11AM and drew a number 13. It was fine with us though. There was no one in line at the Castaway Line and the character lines were smaller. By the time we got our pagers for the kids clubs it was time to line up to board. You can't get into your rooms until around 1:30pm so you can go eat at Parrot Cay or Topsiders(Beach Blanket Buffet)
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|3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now completed in the flesh?
|3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?
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Dear Neymar,
It's always a pleasure to watch your games, I love to see the great Brazilian players like you. However, it's one thing being a legend on Sony PlayStaion, another to do it in a World Cup.
Of course, I am joking. You are worth your place at the top of the game, but I have been asked to compare you with Lionel Messi. The King. An Argentinian deity. I'm afraid there's no comparison, at least not yet.
I know that when you were as young as 14 you were scouted by Real Madrid. Well, it's too bad for them they missed out on you. You are some talent.
Instead you went to Barca to play alongside your idol and I hope you can learn from him. The signs were beginning to look promising in your first season at Nou Camp. Just wait until after the World Cup though!
You have the looks. You appear on a million billboards alongside such beauties as Giselle. Well, good for you. Maybe you're prettier than Messi. And I know you are much more than a marketing gimmick. You are the real deal.
But you will have to wait for your time to come. It is not now. Messi is the greatest player in the world. Perhaps the greatest who has ever lived. And he will show you why, in your backyard, over the course of the next five weeks.
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There is only so much one can do and prepare for regardless of the ninja's claims of some super duper let-the-force-be-with-you H2H super warriors. No offense meant.
A man has to know his limitations. It does not mean I'll roll over; it translates into being realistic. The 5 foot woman who beat the sh-t our of me in my first KM class in Israel got the message through immediately: there are things you can do, there are things that are beyond your control.
We - my wife and I - decided a long time ago what are the likely scenarios we'll face. And at that time one of the mandatory procedures was to check out the underside of our vehicles prior to going shopping groceries. What, exactly, is part of your daily SD procedure? Checking the belt for wear and tear?
We try to avoid and keep our SA up to the highest level, the rest ... like the Muslims so eloquently say is inshallah.
Stay safe 9MMare.
The 'Exposing Fake Self-Defense Instructors' Blog Is Uncovering Massive Amounts of Fraud -- AUSTIN, Texas, May 26 /PRNewswire/ --
AUSTIN, Texas, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exposing Fake Self-Defense Instructors blog was created to educate the public, law enforcement and military about the problem of instructor resume/credential fraud. The blog centers around prominent trainers that deliver varying degrees of training to people, law enforcement agencies and the US Military. Some of this training is given by non-US residents that do not have work visas or proper identification.
"We had extensive evidence, information and opportunity so we decided to act accordingly to set the record straight," says Hamic. "I have extensive experience as a personal and corporate intelligence specialist, private investigator and nationally syndicated blogger." Robb teamed up with self-defense industry leaders, victims of fraudulent instructors and sources of information to expose the thefts and lies. Fraud has reached several millions of dollars and some of these fakes have actually been televised on nationally syndicated TV shows, trained very large police agencies and military units.
The face of reality-based martial arts has changed nearly overnight by the efforts of several people who are fighting for the good of the Israeli Martial Arts. Robb Hamic met Israeli Defense Forces Sgt. Major Nir Maman who has been championing the cause of exposing fake and fraudulent Israeli self-defense instructors for several years.
Nir introduced Robb to David Kahn, Chief US Representative of the Israeli Krav Maga Association (IKMA) who had also been working on shining the light of truth on the industry. David introduced Robb to people in Israel who wanted to help set the record straight and were tired of Krav Maga being misrepresented, including former IDF Krav Maga Chief Instructor Boaz Aviram and Grand Master Haim Gidon of the IKMA. "I noticed that many people were trying to expose the truth in a number of different ways but there was no coordinated effort, that is where I came in," says Robb Hamic. Hamic is a self defense instructor, law enforcement trainer and intelligence expert.
The MISSION STATEMENT of this website is to provide my readers with information about self-defense instructors who have defrauded us and the entire industry for a long time.
Some of these people are really bad guys while others are opportunists. Many people have been defrauded in this industry and fallen prey to these people and others, myself included. I was personally defrauded and I decided to do something about it. This is my work. The blog receives over 13,000 visits daily.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have hired Hank Fraley as an assistant offensive line coach.
The team announced the addition on Monday.
Fraley will be one of 18 assistants under new coach Mike Zimmer. He replaces Ryan Silverfield, who was not retained, and will work under Jeff Davidson, who returns as the lead offensive line coach.
This will be Fraley's third season of coaching, after spending one year at San Jose State University and one at the University of San Diego.
Fraley played 11 seasons in the NFL with Philadelphia, Cleveland and St. Louis. He was the starting center for the Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX.
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Our new scheme of work for ICT calls for Picasa to be used.
Now i cant find an MSI and looks like there isnt one. I've not had much luck with Silent Installs but will give it a try if someone can help.
Otherwise, can someone recommend a program (free!) that is as close to Picasa as possible. I haven't read what exactly it wants to be done with the photos.


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Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Korean Air Lines Co., the world's second-largest international cargo carrier, said European freight demand was missing expectations as an economic slowdown saps demand for mobile phones and consumer electronics.
"There should have been more demand from Europe this time of the year," Senior Vice President Cho Won Tae said yesterday in an interview in Seoul. Cargo has been "weak" networkwide all year, while passenger demand has risen steadily, he said.
The carrier has tumbled 33 percent in Seoul trading since the end of June, the worst performance among major Asian carriers, as cargo volumes wane and a weaker won exacerbates rising fuel prices. The higher fuel costs will also likely damp margins next year, Cho said.
"Revenue this year is pretty much similar to that of last year, but costs have surged due to fuel," he said. "We expect the situation in 2012 to be worse."
The carrier has received a boost from the introduction of its Airbus SAS A380 superjumbos since June, Cho said. The airline has four of the double-decker planes in service, each fitted with 407 seats, which it flies to cities including Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles and Paris.
"The A380 has been doing very well for us," he said. "It has been very profitable." He didn't elaborate on sales.
The carrier added the planes to help compete with Singapore Airlines Ltd. and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. for lucrative business travelers. The company has said it intends to get 50 percent of passenger revenue from premium passengers by 2019, compared with about 20 percent in 2009.
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The airline is also considering starting flights to South America as it adds new long-haul planes, Cho said. The destinations are still under consideration, he said. The airline is also looking to start flights to Johannesburg or Nairobi by 2014, he said.
Korean Air rose 6.6 percent to 47,200 won as of 10:18 a.m. in Seoul trading. The Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Airlines Index, which tracks 17 airline stocks, has dropped 17 percent since the end of June. Cathay Pacific, the world's largest international cargo carrier, has dropped 26 percent in the period.
The price of jet fuel has surged 31 percent in a year in Singapore trading to $121.50 yesterday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The won has weakened about 8.5 percent since the end of June.
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