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David exhorts the people to the fear of the Lord. (1-10) He gives instructions for the temple. (11-21)
Verses 1-10 During David's last sickness, many chief priests and Levites were at Jerusalem. Finding himself able, David spoke of his purpose to build a temple for God, and of God's disallowing that purpose. He opened to them God's gracious purposes concerning Solomon. David charged them to cleave stedfastly to God and their duty. We cannot do our work as we should, unless we put on resolution, and fetch in strength from Divine grace. Religion or piety has two distinct parts. The first is knowledge of God, the second is worship of God. David says, Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing mind. God is made known by his works and word. Revelation alone shows the whole character of God, in his providence, his holy law, his condemnation of sinners, his blessed gospel, and the ministration of the Spirit to all true believers. The natural man cannot receive this knowledge of God. But thus we learn the value of the Saviour's atonement, and of the sanctification of the Holy Spirit, and are influenced to walk in all his commandments. It brings a sinner to his proper place at the foot of the cross, as a poor, guilty, helpless worm, deserving wrath, yet expecting every thing needful from the free mercy and grace of God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Having been forgiven much, the pardoned sinner learns to love much.
Verses 11-21 The temple must be a sacred thing, and a type of Christ; it must be framed by Divine teaching. Christ is the true temple, the church is the gospel temple, and heaven the everlasting temple; all are framed according to the Divine counsels, and the plan laid in the Divine wisdom, ordained before the world, for God's glory and our good. David gave this pattern to Solomon, that he might go by rule. Materials were provided for the most costly utensils of the temple. Directions were given which way to look for help in this great undertaking. Be not dismayed; God will help thee, and thou must look up to him in the first place. We may be sure that God, who owned our fathers, and carried them through the services of their day, will, in like manner, never leave us, while he has any work to do in us, or by us. Good work is likely to go on, when all concerned are hearty in furthering it. Let us hope in God's mercy; if we seek him, he will be found of us.
1 Chronicles 28:1-8 . DAVID EXHORTS THE PEOPLE TO FEAR GOD.
1. David assembled all the princes of Israel--that is, the representatives of the people, the leading men of the kingdom, who are enumerated in this verse according to their respective rank or degree of authority.
princes of the tribes--( 1 Chronicles 27:16-22 ). Those patriarchal chiefs are mentioned first as being the highest in rank--a sort of hereditary noblesse.
the captains of the companies--the twelve generals mentioned ( 1 Chronicles 27:1-15 ).
the stewards, &c.--( 1 Chronicles 27:25-31 ).
the officers--Hebrew, "eunuchs," or attendants on the court ( 1 Samuel 8:15 , 1 Kings 22:9 , 2 Kings 22:18 ); and besides Joab, the commander-in-chief of the army, the heroes who had no particular office (1 Chronicles 11:10-12:40'2 Samuel 23:8-39'). This assembly, a very mixed and general one, as appears from the parties invited, was more numerous and entirely different from that mentioned ( 1 Chronicles 23:2 ).
2. Hear me, my brethren, and my people--This was the style of address becoming a constitutional king of Israel ( Deuteronomy 17:20 , 1 Samuel 30:23 , 2 Samuel 5:1 ).
I had in mine heart--I proposed, or designed.
to build an house of rest--a solid and permanent temple.
for the footstool of our God--God seated between the cherubim, at the two extremities of the ark, might be said to be enthroned in His glory, and the coverlet of the ark to be His footstool.
and had made ready for the building--The immense treasures which David had amassed and the elaborate preparations he had made, would have been amply sufficient for the erection of the temple of which he presented the model to Solomon.
3. thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood--The church or spiritual state of the world, of which the temple at Jerusalem was to be a type, would be presided over by One who was to be pre-eminently the Prince of Peace, and therefore would be represented not so fitly by David, whose mission had been a preparatory one of battle and conquest, as by his son, who should reign in unbroken peace.
4, 5. he hath chosen Solomon--The spirit of David's statement is this:--It was not my ambition, my valor, or my merit that led to the enthronement of myself and family; it was the grace of God which chose the tribe, the family, the person--myself in the first instance, and now Solomon, to whom, as the Lord's anointed, you are all bound to submit. Like that of Christ, of whom he was a type, the appointment of Solomon to the kingdom above all his brethren was frequently pre-intimated ( 1 Chronicles 17:12 , 22:9 , 2 Samuel 7:12-14 , 2 Samuel 12:24 2 Samuel 12:25 , 1 Kings 1:13 ).
7. I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments--The same condition is set before Solomon by God ( 1 Kings 3:14 , 9:4 ).
8. Now . . . in the sight of all Israel, . . . keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord, &c.--This solemn and earnest exhortation to those present, and to all Israel through their representatives, to continue faithful in observing the divine law as essential to their national prosperity and permanence, is similar to that of Moses ( Deuteronomy 30:15-20 ).
1 Chronicles 28:9-20 . HE ENCOURAGES SOLOMON TO BUILD THE TEMPLE.
9, 10. And thou, Solomon my son--The royal speaker now turns to Solomon, and in a most impressive manner presses upon him the importance of sincere and practical piety.
know thou--He did not mean head knowledge, for Solomon possessed that already, but that experimental acquaintance with God which is only to be obtained by loving and serving Him.
11. Then David gave to Solomon . . . the pattern--He now put into the hands of his son and successor the plan or model of the temple, with the elevations, measurements, apartments, and chief articles of furniture, all of which were designed according to the pattern given him by divine revelation ( 1 Chronicles 28:19 ).
12. the pattern of all that he had by the spirit--rather, "with him in spirit"; that is, was floating in his mind.
15, 16. the candlesticks of silver--Solomon made them all of gold--in this and a few minor particulars departing from the letter of his father's instructions, where he had the means of executing them in a more splendid style. There was only one candlestick and one table in the tabernacle, but ten in the temple.
18, 19. the chariot of the cherubim--The expanded wings of the cherubim formed what was figuratively styled the throne of God, and as they were emblematical of rapid motion, the throne or seat was spoken of as a chariot ( Psalms 18:10 , 99:1 ). It is quite clear that in all these directions David was not guided by his own taste, or by a desire for taking any existing model of architecture, but solely by a regard to the express revelation of the divine will. In a vision, or trance, the whole edifice, with its appurtenances, had been placed before his eyes so vividly and permanently, that he had been able to take a sketch of them in the models delivered to Solomon.
20. Be strong and of good courage--The address begun in 1 Chronicles 28:9 is resumed and concluded in the same strain.
21. behold, the courses of the priests and Levites--They were, most probably, represented in this assembly though they are not named.
also the princes and all the people--that is, as well the skilful, expert, and zealous artisan, as the workman who needs to be directed in all his labors.


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Guest Blog by Betsy Dribben, ASPCA Vice President of Federal Affairs. Betsy Dribben is an attorney who has worked as a staff member in both the U.S. House and Senate. She currently lobbies Capitol Hill on federal issues for the ASPCA.
At recent hearings of public witnesses held by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies focused on a wide range of proposed federal budget cuts and how deep they would go. At first, the room was a sea of dark suits—until Ms. Madeleine Pickens, a petite woman with long blonde hair dressed in country and western style garb, along with her supporters in Native American dress, plunged into the buttoned-down crowd. Madeleine Pickens, head of Saving America's Mustangs Foundation, brought passion to her testimony, which was not so much on budget cuts as it was an articulate expression of her frustration with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Pickens has proposed a plan to work with the U.S. government to move herds of wild horses to her Nevada acreage for ecotourism purposes. However, the BLM's negotiations with her have yielded no results in favor of saving wild horses and burros.
Along with her were two wounded warriors, their service dogs by their side. Ms. Pickens referred to those who had come before her asking for funding for historical monuments. "How have these national living symbols of American history [the horses] been devalued as less deserving than a National Historic Stone Monument?" she asked Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID), Ranking Member Jim Moran (D-VA) and others. She warned that the cost of confining wild horses is "out of control" and that the BLM's current program of roundups and holding pens was "not sustainable." Then, in a dramatic gesture, she pointed to the large packing cartons she'd brought along: "These are some 72,000 emails from the public stating how horrified they are about what BLM is doing."
Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) politely but firmly took on Pickens as she finished her comments. "You are very reverent about horses," she said, "but there are so many horses destroying grass resources needed by other species like elk. Those horses are feral to this land. They tamp the land down with their solid hooves. And when it rains, that tamped down soil causes water to run off."
If she was expecting a soft-spoken response from Ms. Pickens, she got just the opposite. "All this stuff about desecrating the land, where does it come from?" Pickens firmly inquired. It was clear from her statement and body language that she was not buying Rep. Lummis' argument.
With very little time left before the Subcommittee had to leave the hearing, Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN) weighed in. In a strong voice, he warned "These horse roundups and holdings are costing the U.S. government tons of money. In early years it was $20 million, and now it's up to $70 million. Ms. Pickens has had an idea on the table for three years, and no one at the BLM wanted to listen."
He also weighed in on Rep. Lummis' comments: "As Ms. Pickens said, 'to say that the horses are doing damage to the ecosystem stretches credulity.'"
For more on Saving America's Mustangs Foundation and its wild horses plan, please visit www.savingamericasmustangs.org.
In response to the tornadoes and flooding in the South, the ASPCA Field Investigations and Response (FIR) Team is working around the clock to rescue and shelter animals affected by the disaster.
At the request of local authorities and animal welfare groups, the ASPCA has deployed responders to Faulkner County, Arkansas; Franklin County, Kentucky; Pemiscot County, Missouri; and Shelby County, Tennessee, to organize temporary shelters and transport emergency supplies provided by PetSmart Charities. The ASPCA has helped more than 200 animals over the last two days.
"A natural disaster can produce immediate suffering, and we're pleased to be in a position to provide relief and ensure that any displaced animals receive appropriate care," says Tim Rickey, ASPCA Senior Director of Field Investigations and Response.
Many weather reports are predicting an above-average risk of flooding in the Southeast and Midwest over the coming weeks. Your best move is to develop an emergency plan that accounts for the safety of your pets. Here's how:
- Obtain a rescue alert sticker, which will let rescuers know that pets are inside your home. Make sure it is visible and that it includes: 1) the types and number of pets in your household; 2) the name of your veterinarian; and 3) your veterinarian's phone number.
- Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster. Pets can become disoriented and wander away from home during a crisis.
- Make sure all pets wear collars and tags with up-to-date identification. The ASPCA recommends microchipping your pet as a more permanent form of identification.
- Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. Do not leave your pets behind.
- Keep a pet emergency kit and supplies handy with items such as medical records, water, pet food, medications and pet first aid supplies.
"The best thing you can do for yourself and your pet in the event of an emergency is to be prepared," says Rickey. "It's also crucial that residents plan to take pets with them when evacuating. If it's not safe for you to stay behind, it's not safe for your pets."
Stay tuned to ASPCA.org for more news about the FIR Team's rescue work.
Sirens blared, thunder crashed and a state of emergency was declared following a series of tornados that tore through the state of Missouri. Due to severe flooding, many people were displaced from their homes—and so were hundreds of companion animals.
In response to the disaster, the ASPCA dispatched its Field Investigations and Response Team to assist the Caruthersville Humane Society, the city of Caruthersville and the county of Pemiscot with the emergency rescue and sheltering of displaced pets. So far, nearly 40 animals have been taken to the Caruthersville Humane Society, where they are being triaged, housed and reunited with their pet parents.
"We realize the stress of having to evacuate your home and leave your pet behind," says Kyle Held, ASPCA Midwest Director of Field Investigations and Response. "We're pleased to be able to offer our assistance to the Caruthersville Humane Society in caring for and reuniting local residents with their companions."
The ASPCA's custom-built Animal Rescue Transport Trailer is currently en route to Caruthersville, bringing much-needed supplies for responders who are searching for animal victims.
"Staff and volunteers from the local shelter have been working around the clock," reports Held, "and the ASPCA will continue to provide emergency supplies and support to the surrounding communities as long as we're needed."
Residents who wish to report lost pets or request rescue: Please contact the Caruthersville Humane Society at (573) 333-0100, or visit 500 E. Industrial Drive in Caruthersville, Missouri.
The ASPCA's 2010 Kid of the Year kid has done it again! Eleven-year-old artist and author Olivia Bouler is on a new mission to help animals—and the ASPCA. Last year, Olivia raised thousands of dollars for the animals affected by the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf. She sent watercolor bird illustrations to those who donated to the Audubon Society in honor of the birds harmed by the spill.
In a new partnership with the company ArtStamps, Olivia is using her artistic talents to help animals once again. An imprint of her latest design of her pets, Quinn, and Clara, or any of her other art gallery images, are now available on more than 500 products offered by ArtStamps. And 25% of all sales from Olivia's gallery will be donated to the ASPCA!
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What do you love to do? Just like Olivia, you can use your favorite activities to help raise life-saving funds for homeless animals. Visit our Get Involved section for more ways you can make a difference!
A BIG thumbs down to Kage Games for its recent launch of a mobile dog fighting game called Dog Wars. The free smartphone app has caused outrage among animal lovers—and for good reason. Players actually feed, train and fight virtual dogs. They can even inject their dogs with steroids, bet virtual money and use a gun to fight the cops during a bust.
Dr. Randall Lockwood, Senior Vice President of ASPCA Forensic Sciences and Anti-Cruelty Projects notes, "Anything that in any way appears to promote or condone the serious, violent crime of dog fighting is cause for concern. This 'game' comes at a time when public outrage and law enforcement concern about dog fighting is at an all-time high, and the public should make this outrage known to those who promote it."
Dog fighting is not a game—and it is certainly no fun for the animals involved. Fighting dogs are often forced to spend their entire lives tethered to short, heavy chains. They receive inadequate care, little socialization and often go for days without access to quality food or clean water. During fights, many die of blood loss, shock and exhaustion. Others, those who are no longer deemed valuable, are simply killed.
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The Chancellor's aims of closing tax loopholes and cracking down on tax avoidance is welcomed by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) today.
ACCA's head of tax, Chas Roy-Chowdhury, also believes that this has been a Budget aimed at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Chas Roy-Chowdhury says: 'HMRC has launched a report today called 'Making tax easier, quicker and simpler for small business'. Offering a 'radically simpler way for small businesses to calculate their tax' – their words not mine - HMRC is looking to introduce cash basis accounting to determine how much tax SMEs need to pay, and also use what HMRC calls simplified expenses rules. The aim is to ensure that SMEs use rules designed for them, rather than rules designed for larger business. Allowing for cash accounting is a good idea if it helps SMEs but HMRC need to make sure that it doesn't affect the credibility of the tax system and isn't a Trojan horse for ever-rising thresholds.'
Tax avoidance - 'Morally repugnant'
Talking about tax avoidance and the Chancellor's promise to crack down on aggressive tax planning, Chas Roy-Chowdhury says: 'The Exchequer needs income via taxes – it's as simple as that. But the UK's tax system is notoriously complex. That's why we welcome the idea of an annual tax statement as it will make it clear to taxpayers the link between their pay, the tax they have to pay and how that is spent by the government. Overall, this is a positive move, but the statement needs to say the right things and be issued in the most efficient way possible.'
But ACCA warns there are still unintended consequences when it comes to General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) and avoidance.
Chas Roy-Chowdhury says: 'The Chancellor's hard-hitting statement about aggressive tax avoidance being 'morally repugnant' to him should be viewed in the light of his announcement about GAAR – the question we have is how will the GAAR distinguish between aggressive and other types of avoidance?'
Chas Roy-Chowdhury also comments on the stamp duty measures linked to avoidance, and raises more questions: 'The Chancellor had already promised to hit those avoiding stamp duty 'like a ton of bricks,' so it's not unexpected that he's introduced punitive measures. It's quite a reasonable policy, but it's going to be interesting to see how it works in practice. Is this going to retrospective? How much will the annual charge be?'
The increase in stamp duty on properties worth £2m and the limit on allowances for high earners are two compromises on the Liberal Democrats' proposals for a mansion tax and a tycoon tax. Chas Roy-Chowdhury adds: 'While this is an improvement on the previous proposals, they are still flawed. The stamp duty increase rather than a mansion tax at least links the tax to the ability to pay, but stamp duty is now historically quite high. The imposition of a limit on allowances that cuts across the rest of the tax system is still bolting something extra onto the tax system. It indicates a lack of faith in the tax system and could create all sorts of new cliff edges and kinks. Rather than micro-managing the tax system and putting in new rules, the government needs to look at reforming the tax system as a whole.'
Personal allowance
Speaking about the tax personal allowance increase, Chas Roy-Chowdhury said: 'The personal allowance rise to £9,205 has been heavily trailed in the headlines over the past few weeks – but what happens to pay for it? This move could drag some basic rate taxpayers into the 40 per cent tax band. Some taxpayers might be the happy recipients of a higher personal allowance, but they could also see the amount of tax they pay leap up.'
Summing up on the Budget, Chas Roy-Chowdhury says: 'The two year tax record of the Government is positive, on balance. The Office of Tax Simplification is a good idea and has been scoring some easy wins, while the rest of the government's tax institutions have been refreshingly open and willing to engage. However, the coalition needs to go further on simplification and needs to stop making piecemeal changes to the way the tax system works and look at the system as a whole.'


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Adapted from Cooking with the Kosher Butcher's Wifeby Sharon Lurie
If there is one person who can make a steak pie, it's my friend Leigh. This is a hearty gravy-filled pie with a delicious flavor that always tastes like 'the good old days' . When I asked her for the recipe one day, she burst out laughing saying, 'this is your mother's recipe that YOU gave to ME!'
For the steak pie1/2-cup flour2 Tbsp. gravy powder/beef stock powder (bouillon powder)2 lbs. cubed beef2 large onions, choppedlittle oil for frying2 beef stock cubes dissolved in 3 cups boiling watersalt and pepper1 lb. frozen puff pastry dough1 egg yolk plus 1 Tbsp. water- lightly beaten together with a fork
For the minted peas1 lb. frozen peas3 - 4 mint leaves1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. sugar
Steak PieSift the flour and gravy powder/beef stock powder over the steak cubes, mixing it altogether until each piece is coated.Fry the chopped onions in a large pot in a little oil until dark brown. The secret to steak pie is ensuring that the onions are golden brown in color, but not burnt).Remove the onions and set aside.Add a little more oil to the same pot and fry small batches of cubed steak until brown. Frying small batches keeps the outsides of the meat a golden brown color. Too much meat can cause the meat to steam. Repeat until you've cooked all the meat. Set the meat aside.Add the beef stock liquid to the same pot and stir well, scraping all the brown bits off the bottom.Place the meat and onions back into the pot, cover and leave to simmer on low for 35 - 40 minutes, stirring every now and then. The gravy should not be watery and should thicken as it boils and reduces.Add salt and pepper to taste. Switch the stove off and leave the meat to rest in the gravy and cool slightly.Preheat the oven to 385 degreesOn a lightly floured surface, unroll the pastry and gently smooth it out with a rolling pin. Don't roll it out too thinly .Place the pie dish you're going to use upside down on the pastry and cut a pastry lid about 1/2 " larger all around than the pastry dish itself. Lift the dish off the pastry, turn it over and fill it with meat and gravy.Wet the rim of the dish with water and cover the meat with the pre-cut pastry lid. Press the pastry against the sides of the pie dish.Paint with the egg washBake in the oven for 30 - 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Minted PeasBoil the peas and mint leaves in salted and sugared water. As the peas start to boil, switch the stove off and cover the pot with a lid so that the peas can absorb the minty flavor for about 5 - 10 minutes. Bring to the boil again just before serving.Serve with mashed potato.
Serves about 4-6.
Recipe: kosher, meat


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Working together on complex international events will boost security practices for all Published on: 12/12/2013
PARIS – The EU and its 28 member states will cooperate more closely with partner countries and organisations in the coming years to build on lessons learned from the security practices that surround complex international events, say first-responder and policy officials.
"Major international events are a window of opportunity for improving security, John Gilligan, Detective Chief Superintendent, Liaison and Protection with Ireland's National Police force, said during the Commission's 19-20 November conference at the Milipol Paris 2013 technology exhibit near Paris. "Past terrorist attacks on such soft targets point to future tragedies if we don't work together to disrupt them. Major international events are vehicles for developing cooperative work and the systems to make the world a safer place."
The two-day conference unveiled the priorities that the Commission will pursue via its Security and Innovation Research programme, part of the EU's wider Horizon 2020 research budget for 2014-2020. Among these is the growing requirement to integrate security practices among the diversity of players linked to complex public gatherings such as sports events, musical festivals or international meetings of political and economic leaders.
The Olympic games are a case in point, said Peter Ryan, security expert with the International Olympic Committee. Noting that the games constitute the world's biggest public event today, he said they take place in concentrated fashion across the "relatively small footprint" of a city, with few events taking place elsewhere in the host country.
As a result, he said ensuring the games' security is often beyond the capability of the host nation itself. "The security requirement today really stretches the ability of a host city to do this all on its own. Even large, well developed societies turn to international assistance via the liaison officers, workshops and meetings of security specialists from the countries whose teams will be at the games," said Ryan. He added that in the last 10-12 years "we've seen a high degree of risk and a greater range of threats coming from actors who can pull off attacks anywhere in the world. The Olympics' security demands international cooperation."
The need for cutting-edge technologies and security capabilities is keenly felt at such mass-scale events, though Ryan and other experts warned against relying on sophisticated technology alone to control the risks.
For example, the next Olympics take place in Brazil, a country with 54 military and civil police forces spread across its 26 states and federal district. Given that each state has its own citizen identification card system, the real security issue for Brazil is coordination.
"The real issue is figuring out whether technology can be used as a common tool between our federal and state forces," Marcos David Salem, a police attaché in Paris with Brazil's Federal Police who is working with Brazil's international partners in preparation for the 2016 games. "It is all about improving cooperation between our different security services."
Ryan cautioned against over-investing in technology that may prove ill-suited after an event is over. "We've all see rows of security detectors at events that stand idle. These are very expensive to buy and it's not easy to lease or sell them if technology has evolved beyond them," he said.
Salem agreed. "Technology is very important for us, but we have to make sure it is priced appropriately and whether it will be used after the event," Salem said.


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Updated: April 22, 2013 5:06PM
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Re: [alpha] INSIGHT - BAHRAIN - Frustration with the US, next steps in the crackdown, Iran
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dont understand how any of this paid off for the opposition unless
helpless sympathy was the goal.
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From: Reva Bhalla <email@example.com>
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Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 19:29:10 -0500 (CDT)
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Subject: Re: [alpha] INSIGHT - BAHRAIN - Frustration with the US, next
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No no, that's not what he was saying. He was explaining how the opposition
in Bahrain had been lobbying the human rights and pro-dem groups well
before the uprising and how it paid off. The govt was playing catch up
trying to build the relationships in dc to defend themselves, and they
paid for it. Nothing he said even remotely hinted at the US actually
organizing the uprising. There was much more context to that part of the
What was clear to me was the frustration by Bahrain with US. As he said,
we get how US publicly needs to defend human rights, dem, etc, but behind
closed doors we should be having a different conversation.
Bahrain and Saudi are scared of the US betraying them with a deal with
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Ned was screwing around with all sorts of organizations. There is a huge
difference between being involved with and organized by
He is taking a casual relationship and trying to act as if the us
organized the rising.
The issue is why. The answer is to put obama on the defensive.
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WH aware? if yes than this is all fucked up. or disinfo
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8) I was surprised to see how organized the opposition was overall.
they were waiting for this for a long time. They had all the links
set up in DC. A very tight relationship with NED and especially
Human Rights Council. I was playing catch up this whole time in
trying to establish these relationships with these groups and give
the other side of the story. The congressional hearing on the human
rights abuses is a good example. They only had members from the
opposition on the panel. Some 7,000 emails were then sent to
Congressman MacGuyver telling them that's not the full story
(obviously the source was also part of that campaign.) Now the
government is making some headway with some of these groups, but
it's an ongoing challenge.
Wait is this saying that organizations based in the U.S. were
playing a central role in organizing these protests long before
On 5/25/11 3:51 PM, Reginald Thompson wrote:
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Bahrain's deputy chief of mission in Washington
Reliability : B-C - speaking for his govt, but can also talk
pretty directly on the issues
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SOURCE HANDLER: Reva
This time, the source opened up a lot more with me and was much
more visibly at ease. All of my oohing and awing over his newborn
over the past couple months paid off. Keep in mind that he is
giving the PoV of the Bahraini government. This guy is Sunni, in
the elite, pretty young, his dad is very influential within the
military, he's been groomed in the diplomatic corps, practically
has an English accent, very comfortable talking to the Europeans
and the Americans. It's very easy to tell when he's just venting
and giving his opinion and when he has to tighten up and give the
government line. The following are the points that stuck out for
me in the discussion:
1) His and his colleagues' conversations with the US admin are
full of tension. On the one hand, they understand the need for
public perception, defending human rights, etc., but the US
Congress, State and some within the admin don't express a strong
understanding of the bigger strategic dilemma in play and the
threat to the Khalifa regime.
The government keeps getting condemned for human rights, but no
one will recognize the reforms Bahrain did even before this
uprising began. I'm not saying Bahrain is a liberal democracy or
that it's a model or anything else, but it is 'more democratic'
than a lot of its neighbors (honestly, he does have a point here -
bahrain did make some significant reforms in the early 2000s, but
that didnt resolve the Shia problems.) The frustration we have is
that even if we did undergo reforms, we're not going to be
recognized for them anyway. So might as well watch out for our own
interests now, centered on restoring order and protecting the
government, than worrying about the human rights argument when it
doesn't do us much good to deal with those HR issues in the first
2) Toward the end of our conversation, I brought up the notion of
the US striking a deal with Iran and the fear of betrayal for
Saudi and Bahrain. He said this is something that really scares
him. He can already see signs of it, where outreaches are made
through third parties, messages sent, etc. At the same time,
everyone can see a lot more clearly now the constraints Iran faces
in trying to sow instability in the GCC states, so that gives them
some comfort. In other words, if Iran isn't as big and bad as it
thinks it is, maybe there will be less pressure to deal. Still,
this whole idea of a US-Iran deal keeps him up at night. This is
also why Saudi, Bahrain and the GCC states are still being careful
to keep cordial relations with the Iranians. They restrain
themselves in their statements, don't want to cut off relations,
continue contacts through lower level political and religious
contacts (deliberately avoid top tier contacts wtih Iran) to
maintain the relationship, but they're not about to jump in bed
with them either.
3) When the state of emergency is lifted June 1, the military will
be off the streets. THe internal security forces will remain out.
The GCC forces will remain at the vital infrastructure locations,
assisting the national guard forces, but not interacting with
Bahrainis in the streets. The curfew will be lifted, protests
will be allowed ONLY if they go through the legal process to hold
them. we doubt that they will go through the legal process, in
which case the internal security forces have the right to crack
down. It's not really a great situation, obviously, but the
hardliners and main organizers are in jail, and we're taking steps
to try and prevent a repeat of the earlier mass demos. I honestly
can't tell you what's going to happen and we are seriously
concerned about what will happen when the emergency is lifted, but
there won't be talk of reforms or political dialogue until safety
and security is restored. The kind of actions we saw int he lead
up to the GCC entry --- the fake checkpoints, roadblocks, etc.--
will not be tolerated. People don't understand how bad things got
there in those 3 days leading up to the GCC move-in.
5) GCC forces aren't leaving, we want them to stay. I think the
GCC base in Bahrain will happen, just like there is a GCC base in
KSA. (after some hedging, i got the source to admit that it'll
make their jobs a ton easier and less awkward in justifying the
GCC presence if they just have a base there, makes it much more
formal instead of just saying 'we want to keep them here for
4) One of the things the govt will be doing is making the heads of
the matams (?) (he used the term, what soudned like matams, to
describe centers where Shia gather to listen to sermons and
speeches) responsible for whoever is speaking in their center. If
someone gives a speech or sermon that is considered inflammatory,
the head of the center will be punished. (sounds like they will
be cracking down hard on any Shiite cneters as they've been
6) The King is the ultimate decision-maker in Bahrain. When he
makes the decision, everyone follows. There's so much talk about
the rivalries between the King, Crown Prince and PM. There are
disagreements in every government. But the stories that were put
out talking about Salman being sidleined and everything else were
all traced back to the opposition, trying to sow splits within the
Sunni camp. To some extent it was effective. I remember hearing on
the radio a woman calling in crying and calling out to King
Abdullah (in Saudi) to protect them because they had lost faith in
our own king. That was shocking. The government was very concerned
then, and it was the Bahraini government's decision to activate
the GCC option and invite them in. We needed to restore
confidence. People were just staying home, afraid to go out. You
have to remember that Bahrainis really aren't used to this kind of
conflict at all. It freaked people out completely. My sister was
driving her daughter home from school and was stopped at a fake
checkpoint and harassed. She called my family crying and my dad
sent in a group of military officers so she could be let go. When
students woudl show up at school, depending on whether they were
Sunni or Shia, they would be sent to Pearl Roundabout to 'do their
duty' to protest. It became exremely sectarian overnight and
people were legitimately scared of the consequences.
7) I dont think we (Bahrain, Saudi, Kuwait, etc.) are afraid of
Iran militarily. We are afraid of Iran destabilizing us from
within. Of course they face constraints, and that's becoming more
and more clear. But we had very clear evidence of their links and
that info will keep coming out. For example, the deputy chief of
mission at the Iranian embassy in Bahrain was one of the main
organizers, providing equipment, financing, etc., setting up the
main command center for the opp in the Suleimaniyah Medical
Center. The names and the identities of the Iranian assets are
there, many of them operating within the embassy, a lot of them
within religious circles. more of that will come out in teh
trials. The worst offenders within the opposition, Mushaima, et al
have been sentenced.
8) I was surprised to see how organized the opposition was
overall. they were waiting for this for a long time. They had all
the links set up in DC. A very tight relationship with NED and
especially Human Rights Council. I was playing catch up this whole
time in trying to establish these relationships with these groups
and give the other side of the story. The congressional hearing on
the human rights abuses is a good example. They only had members
from the opposition on the panel. Some 7,000 emails were then sent
to Congressman MacGuyver telling them that's not the full story
(obviously the source was also part of that campaign.) Now the
government is making some headway with some of these groups, but
it's an ongoing challenge.


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The American Quilter doll is a bent-knee Wendy with brown eyes and center-parted gay-gold curls that have been pulled up on the sides and held in place by lavender bows. She wears a dress that would make any Americana Quilter proud. It's a full-skirted frock, that features a skirt and short sleeves that are made from a teal floral print that coordinates beautifully with the purple floral print that makes up the bodice, cuffs on the sleeves and star patch on the skirt. Accents are provided by white w/ hot pink polka dot trim, as well as lavender gingham ribbon at the waist and hem, in addition to pink picot trim at the neck and a hot pink quilting square under the star patch. Includes a white, lace-trimmed, organdy petticoat; white, lace-trimmed, flair step-ins; white, lace-trimmed, socks; hot pink patent Mary Jane's.
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Crested Caracara roost on a pine snag
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Maclaren's Triumph Festival stroller is the all purpose go fast stroller. Appropriate for babies 6 months and older, the Triumph is a lightweight stroller combining great new styling and comfort with the flexibility of a multi-position reclining seat. A simple single hand strap makes it easy to adjust the seat in multiple positions. The padded seat, when reclined, allows babies or toddlers to rest. Extra features include a long hood for extra coverage, round for compact fold, and easy-on, easy off.
Material: Aluminum, Foam
Brand: Maclaren
Origin: Imported
Maclaren strollers were introduced in Britain in 1965 by former test pilot, aeronautical designer and grandfather Owen Maclaren. Maclaren is best known for its high-tech, good-looking strollers. The brand has grown a lot since the '60s, though, and now makes a range of stroller accessories and personal care products. Beginning by Maclaren, the company's beauty line, deals in essential oils, aroma-therapeutic candles, and organic bath and body products for mother and baby.


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Free Spirit Siberian Huskies will do dog-sledding demonstrations during Polar Adventure Days Dec. 8, Jan. 19 and Feb. 16 at Northerly Island.
Adventure Days
♦ Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8; Jan. 19, 2013, and Feb. 16, 2013
♦ Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Drive
♦ Admission: free; parking, $3
♦ (312) 742-7529;
Updated: December 5, 2012 11:00PM
Now in their eighth year, Polar Adventure Days have proven to be popular Northerly Island events. Held one Saturday a month in December, January and February, they're designed to get families outdoors in the winter to explore the nature area's 91 acres of prairie in the heart of the city. The first one runs from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8; the other two are Jan. 19 and Feb. 16, 2013. They all feature the same low-key, do-what-interests-you format.
Teish Daniel, center director for Northerly Island, attributes Polar Days' success to their unstructured nature.
"The kids are playing and having fun, and the parents are actually playing as well and having fun," she said. "It's just an easy, fun day where you can come in, park your car, walk in and it's lots of unstructured playtime for the entire family, indoors and outdoors. So it gets you outside during the wintertime with all these cool things to do — especially the live animals. Live animals are very, very popular."
Many of the live animals will be there courtesy of Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation, which typically brings wolves or coyotes, birds of prey and other creatures for up-close, educational interactions. Dog-sledding demonstrations by Free Spirit Siberian Rescue also are a big hit with kids and adults.
Other activities include music from Old Town School of Folk Music's Dreamtree Shakers, learning about stop-motion animation from the Inferno Mobile Recording Studio, nature-inspired craft activities (led by the National Museum of Mexican Art Dec. 8 and the Art Institute of Chicago Jan. 19), free hot cocoa for the first 400 participants, a toddler play area in the visitor center and free snowshoe rental (first-come, first-served) for trekking if the weather permits (there must be 3 inches of snow).
"We did it once last season at the January event," Daniel said. "We got lucky and got a huge amount of snow before the event. It's awesome" when snow trekking is possible. This winter Northerly Island is open for snow trekking or cross-country skiing, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15; Jan. 12, 13, 26 and 27; and Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 23 and 24. Equipment ($5 to rent equipment for two hours or bring your own and trek/ski for free) is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ultimately Daniel hopes visitors leave Polar Days with an appreciation for Northerly Island and a desire to return. She'd like people to know "that there's this great 91 acres of nature space that's in the middle of downtown. You can see all [of] the city but it's silent back here; there's birds. Just to get people outdoors — especially during this season. … It is invigorating to get outside, and to have this huge space where people can do that is awesome."
With Polar Days events taking place indoors and outdoors, visitors are encouraged to dress in layers appropriate for the weather, especially since it can be quite windy on Northerly Island, Daniel said.
♦ The Museum of Contemporary Art's monthly family day explores High Contrast through a variety of hands-on activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at 220 E. Chicago Ave. Free for families with children 12 and younger. Call (312) 280-2660 or visit mcachicago.org.
♦ Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates Hanukkah with concerts by the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band at 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets are $20 at the door and include admission to the annual Wonderland Express running through Jan. 6. Parking is $20. The garden is at 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. Call (847) 835-5440 or visit chicagobotanic.org.
♦ Enjoy Lake Michigan with jolliest elf of all during a Santa lunch cruise on the Spirit of Chicago Dec. 8. Boarding starts at 12:30 p.m.; the cruise runs from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Prices start at $26.95 for kids 3 to 12 and $44.90 for adults. Call (866) 273-2469 or visit spiritofchicago.com.
♦ Harold Washington Library hosts Elmhurst Historical Museum's Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America's Candy Capital through March 3 on the ninth floor of the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State. Admission is free. Call (312) 747-4050 or visit chicagopubliclibrary.org.
Jennifer Burklow is a local free-lance writer.


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After having experienced the wonder of string cheese (notably Kraft Natural Cheese Snacks Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Twists), I set out to try lots of different types. The appeal of these snacks extends beyond the taste and portability; they're packed with protein and calcium as well. I was drawn to Weight Watchers Light String Cheese when I spotted them in the grocery store because each stick has only 50 calories - 10 calories less per stick than Kraft's.
These are actually light, low moisture, part skim, mozzarella cheese sticks. I snagged a pack of 12 sticks for $3.99 - not too bad. I flipped over the package for the ingredient list and saw: pasteurized, part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, and vitamin A palmitate; short and sweet. Each 50-calorie string cheese has 5% of the daily value for both total and saturated fat, 6% of the DV for sodium, 6 grams of protein, and 15% of the DV for calcium.
Light string cheese has the tendency to have a slightly dry texture, but Weight Watchers Light String Cheese was surprisingly moist and easy to peel. The string cheese seemed to be longer than usual but perhaps with a smaller diameter to match the nutrition stats on this cheese. The mozzarella taste was right on the money, making this string cheese a satisfying snack. No wonder it won the Chefs Best Award in the Light String Mozzarella Cheese category - granted, it seems that they only tested 2 other brands (Frigo & Sargento).
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Kissaluvs Cloth Baby Wipes ... reusable, reliable & chemical-free.
Kissaluvs super soft unbleached cotton cloth baby wipes are a reusable, chemical-free option to commercial baby wipes. Use cloth baby wipes as wash cloths, diaper wipes, doublers and more. Reusable cloth wipes have a multitude of purposes and Kissaluvs provides a quality cloth baby wipe unlike any other. Their custom milled cotton sherpa is soft, thick, thirsty and durable. Having a handful of these cloth wipes in your purse, diaper bag or next to the bath or change table will always come in handy.
Cloth wipes are inexpensive and convenient ... use with warm water or your favorite diaper wash, toss into the diaper pail or laundry and wash with just like any other washcloth.
Why you'll love Kissaluvs Cloth Baby Wipes:
- One-ply unbleached, undyed cotton knit terry is soft and effective for cleaning bums, faces, fingers & more.
- Textured, terry loops handle nasty messes; "smooth" side has slight texture to aid in clean-up.
- Thicker than flannel wipes, but not as thick and cumbersome as regular washcloths.
- Size - approximately 8"x8", a perfect fit for hands. Fold in half for cloth wipes containers.
- Wipes make terrific small boosters or doublers for newborn diapers. No extra cost, and no wasted space on the changing table. Such a deal!
- Other Uses: Wash cloths; Burp cloths; tuck at neck for an instant bib; excellent as travelling towels; use to clean up eating messes, drooling mouths, and almost anything else you can think of!
Price is for a pack of twelve (12) cloth wipes. Wipes are approximately 8"x8" square (pre-washed).
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The best wipe for those big messes Review by Shauna
Price Value Quality I ordered 6 of these to help me get to free shipping. We had a good stash of bamboo wipes (that we thought were great) with our first. With another one on the way, I was looking to replace the ones that had gone astray.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
It only takes one of these wipes to clean up big messes. They really do grip the mess and the smooth side scrubs up the rest. I'm getting another 6 and ordering some as shower gifts for friends. We'll save these for the big jobs and use the bamboo ones on the easier ones. (Posted on 9/14/10)
A million times better than disposable wipes Review by Mellissa
Value Quality Price I bought two packages of these to try. I was committed to cloth diapering, and thought why not cloth wipes as well. I'm converted!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
They are a great size even for the biggest of messes. Like other reviewers I agree the two textures are great. And I appreciate they wash easily, it's true they take 2-3 washes to get absorbent.
I use these with the wipe warmer. It's so easy. I add a little water, dampen the cloths and we're ready to start using them. I found wipe solution recipes, but never gave them a try. Occasionally a drop or two of lavender essential oil gets added to the water when I really want to get fancy.
I throw these in my diaper pail and wash every 2 days; diapers and wipes. It couldn't be easier. Even my husband, who was reluctant to cloth diaper, swears by cloth wipes. We both agree they are a million times better than ANY disposable wipe we've used (this is baby #2). In fact, I only use my disposable wipes to wipe down tables and hands when we are out and about. A real mess definitely needs one of those wipes! (Posted on 3/22/12)
These are fantastic, once you own them you don't want to use anything else. Review by Paul
Price Value Quality We have seven dozen of these cloths. They are great.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Without hesitation!
Like prefolds, these have to be washed several times to achieve full absorbency but after that they are perfect. Take those dollar store "mouse fur" terry wipes that you were given at your baby shower and relegate them to your diaper bag or the care givers house. You won't be sorry for the investment. (Posted on 9/26/10)
Best wipes I've tried Review by Mom3
Price Value Quality I bought a lot of these and after 2.5 years of constant, daily use they are still holding up strong and will still work and look great for the next baby. I have tried a few other wipe options - baby washcloths, wipes given by a friend that have two layers and cheap washcloths sold in 30 packs, and all of those do not work as well or stand up to use over many years.
I use these wipes for both wiping up the child and also as an insert for my heavy wetter in the prefolds and they work great. I love especially how they have a smoother side and a textured side (sort of like a washcloth) and the texture really helps with cleaning up dirty diapers vs. a wipe that doesn't have that texture. Washcloths didn't hold up even for the 2.5 years of diapering one child and the layered wipes I have are starting to have holes after 2.5 years of one child - so these are well worth the price! I also would prefer something 100% cotton but I do think as the previous comment stated that they wouldn't be as durable that way. I rated the price as the only "con" but really since I can use these for at least 2 kids then they are better priced in the long run and work better than the cheaper options I've tried. (Posted on 8/20/11) -
Does a great job, but I wish they were 100% natural Review by Tara
Quality Price Value I really do love these wipes. I have 3 kinds of cloth wipes and these are the ones I reach for when I've got a full diaper of runny breastmilk poop to clean up. However, my only disappointment is that I bought these thinking that they were 100% natural and when I received them I saw printed on the packaging 90% cotton, 10% polyester. I tried them anyway and, as I said, they really work great, but the cotton-poly blend keeps them from being a 5 star product for me.
A note from the bynature.ca family: Thanks for your comments! The addition of polyester is common in many diapering products to help increase their strength and durability due to the multiple washings they endure over the course of a few years. We do offer other 100% natural options in reusable wipes if this is a preference. We welcome the feedback! (Posted on 5/30/11)


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Description: By transforming time-honored patterns into modern day luxuries, the Royal Kashimar Collection by Couristan has captured the appealing traits of classic Persian area rug designs that have been steadfast for hundreds of years. Power-loomed on Couristan's face-to-face Wilton looms to assure the highest quality, Royal Kashimar's soft, lustrous pile features a blend of 80% semi-worsted New Zealand wool and 20% faux silk. The subtle blending of colors, hues and tones is a direct result of an exclusive eight-frame weaving technique, which allows for up to eight colors in each area rug. This exclusive technique provides each design with a unique dimension of multi-colors and enables the collection to lend its timeless charm to any room in the home.
- Collection: Royal Kashimar
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- Material: 80% Semi-Worsted New Zealand Wool,20% Faux Silk Pile
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- Origin: Belgium
- Available in the following sizes: 2' 2" x 8' 11"
- Clean & Care: Vacuum regularly as new wool rugs can shed yarn fibers for up to three months. Avoid direct and continuous exposure to sunlight. Do not pull loose ends, clip them with scissors to remove. Clean liquid spills immediately by blotting with cloth or sponge. For hard to remove stains, professional rug cleaning is recommended.
For seventy-five years Couristan rugs has been the trusted name in the floor covering industry offering a vast assortment of exclusively designed power-loomed and handmade area rugs. The business began in 1926, with the import of handmade area rugs from Persia and is still owned and run by the Couri family. Today, Couristan is known for having the most exquisite power-loomed and handmade floor coverings available anywhere in the world.
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How To Get Amazon Prime Instant Video Working in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail/Mint 15 Olivia Linux on Chrome/Chromium or Firefox
3:13 AMGoogling the issue revealed that I wasn't the only person having this issue. There were hints of the fix here and there, but these pieces of information were scattered, leaving no complete solution to the issue anywhere. I finally managed to piece everything I read together in to this final fix... and lo and behold, I got Amazon Prime Instant Video working perfectly in BOTH Chrome/Chromium AND Firefox! No WINE, no VM... this works with the default Adobe Flash 11.2 install in both Ubuntu and Linux Mint... it may work in other distros as well, but those were the only two I tested.
Just open up Terminal and type in the following command strings:
sudo apt-get install hal libhal1
sudo mkdir /etc/hal/fdi/preprobe
sudo mkdir /etc/hal/fdi/information
/usr/sbin/hald --daemon=yes --verbose=yes
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Now Mocha Monkey is available for big brothers and big sisters too: Introducing the New Bouncersize Buddies!
It is an exercise ball that is great for coordination and balance. Best of all they will never know they are keeping fit and staying active.
Material: Vinyl
Brand: Rockabye
Origin: Imported
Rocking horses are so old-school. For a fun, fresh take on this classic toy try Rockabye's monkeys, grasshoppers, elephants, and dolphins; or let your tot go for a ride on a pirate ship or a princess carriage. Made with huggable fabrics and interactive buttons that help teach numbers, colors, and the ABCs, your kid will love rocking out.


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The new BX43 Motorized upright microscope can be equipped with any or all of the following motorized accessories: a motorized objective nosepiece, a motorized fluorescence filter cube turret, a motorized transmitted light condenser and a motorized attenuation wheel for fluorescence excitation. A handset or optional cellSens® software control permits the synchronous operation of the motorized accessories for accurate and easy microscope operation.
Flexible system format supports a wide-range of observation methods
- New binocular and trinocular observation heads enhance the ergonomics and operation of a BX43 microscope. Choose between tilting and traditional configurations.
- The new light intensity management feature coupled with the new encoded objective nosepieces, controls light intensity as observation magnification changes.
- The new LED light source offers superb color reproduction from purple to cyan to red, with ultra-long lifespan.
- Optional motorized accessories including a motorized nosepiece, fluorescence cube turret, condenser and excitation attenuation wheel can be installed according to your imaging needs.
- New U-LC condenser achieves even illumination of specimens for observation from 2x to 100x dry. An assortment of other condensers allow you to perform a wide range of contrast techniques such as Nomarski (DIC), polarization for Gout analysis, phase contrast, and darkfield observation.
Ergonomic design for efficiency and comfort
- Updated Y-shaped frame brings user controls forward for ease of access, efficiency and enhanced operator comfort.
- The new tilting, telescoping/lifting binocular observation tube offers unsurpassed comfort in viewing position. The new U-TTLBI binocular head tilts from 0-27°, extends an incredible 55mm, and lifts 45mm to accommodate different operators and reduce fatigue during use.
- The new color-balanced LED with light intensity management system diminishes eye fatigue and the strain of repetitive adjustments.


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Welcome to Fort Hood's web presence. For post information please call: 254-287-1110. If you notice any Suspicious Activity report it to: 254-288-COPS.
The community resource guide is a Health Promotion initiative intended to serve the total Army Family here at Fort Hood - Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians, and Retirees.
Scroll down the list on the left to find both on-and-off-post resources to match your need. Once you have clicked on the need, scroll down the center portion to see a complete list of the appropriate programs and agencies.
Health Promotion integrates and consolidates all prevention, well-being, holistic programs and initiatives through the Health Promotion Council, which identifies gaps and overlaps in health and well-being services in order to support Comprehensive Solider Fitness and Fort Hood Community Needs.
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The Suicide Prevention Program falls under the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), a manpower conservation program committed to prevention, education, identification, treatment, rehabilitation, evaluation, and research. The Suicide Prevention Program reduces the risk of suicide for Active Army and Reserve Component Soldiers, Army civilians, and Army Family members. (254) 287-7575 www.hood.army.mil/dhr/asap/


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The company's Estée and Bobbi are counted among some of the closest friends to women worldwide. Estée Lauder sells cosmetics, fragrances, and skin and hair care products, with brands including upscale Estée Lauder and Clinique, as well as professional Bobbi Brown and luxurious Tom Ford beauty and fragrance lines. Its products are sold in upscale department stores, specialty retailers, online, and 690 company-operated single-brand stores and 130 multi-brand stores. Estée Lauder operates a chain of freestanding retail stores (primarily for its M.A.C, Origins, and Aveda brands). Fabrizio Freda, a veteran of Procter & Gamble, heads Estée Lauder as CEO.
Geographic Reach
Estée Lauder products are sold in more than 150 countries and territories. The Americas (primarily the US) are the company's largest market, representing more than 40% of sales. Europe, the Middle East & Africa accounts for more than a third.
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Advertising and promotions are key in the ultra competitive personal care products market. The company's marketing creed is to provide "high-touch" service to build customer loyalty. Estée Lauder advertises on TV, in magazines and newspapers, on digital and social media sites, and on billboards and via direct mail. Promotional activities include in-store displays. The company's largest customer is department store operator Macy's, representing about 11% of fiscal 2013 (ended June) sales.
Financial Performance
Estée Lauder's sales topped $10 billion in fiscal 2013 (ended June), a 5% increase over the prior year. Net income rose 19% over the same period. The company reported growth across all of its product categories and geographies. The Americas, the company's largest market, posted a 5% gain in sales, as did the Asia-Pacific region.
To underscore its panache for high-touch service and its growing portfolio of prestige brands, Estée Lauder in late 2014 acquired Le Labo, which specializes in distinctively French high-end fragrance and sensory items that have earned a loyal consumer following for its exclusivity and personalized service. With offices in London and New York, Le Labo boasts minimalistically-designed freestanding stores in New York, London, Paris, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
Despite its ranking and market share, Estée Lauder and the Lauder family have been working to breathe new life into its flagship brand as competition has heated up. While Coty, Elizabeth Arden, and L'Oréal are enlisting the help of celebrities to elevate and give credibility to their brands, Estée Lauder sewed up its brand rejuvenation with a boost from fashion. The company is banking on a multi-year partnership with former Gucci Group creative director and fashion talent Tom Ford to continue its successful Tom Ford-inspired Estée Lauder line. The company has expanded its customer base to include younger shoppers through its M.A.C and Clinique cosmetics lines. Its 2010 purchase of Los Angeles-based Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics supports this strategy. Estée Lauder has also expanded its distribution channels to include mass merchandisers and salons. The company has been gradually shifting business from department stores to its own stores and other outlets. Its online Origins presence has expanded, too. Clinique, M.A.C, Origins, and Bobbi Brown sell products online.
Estée Lauder kicked off a turnaround plan in 2009 to save as much as $550 million by 2013, but the plan has morphed into a long-term strategy to guide the company through 2015. The plan aims to boost non-US sales to more than 60% of revenue, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the way. As part of its strategy, Estée Lauder is shifting its category mix to more high-margin products that have global growth potential. To this end, the company is focused on skin care products -- its most profitable category. Also, Estée Lauder has been penning licensing agreements to boost its brand and reach. Estée Lauder and Sean John, the private company formed by Sean "Diddy" Combs, co-developed a line of fragrances under the Sean John name. In recent years Estée Lauder has expanded its European fragrance offerings through a deal with the Milan-based Missoni fashion business. The two companies market scents and related products through Lauder's Aramis and Designer Fragrances division.
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