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Loren asked a question the other day, wondering if the real reason for the anti-Obama sentiment was race related. i'm starting to think that is the most likely cause. the linked article discusses 2 cases of GTP (formerly GOP) authorities caught forwarding blatantly racist Obama hate emails.
additionally, an Alaska man is suing to keep Obama off of the Presidential ballot because he is black, and he believes that the 14th Ammendment was ratified improperly or illegally. (http://www.politiscoop.com/us-politics/wisconsin-politics/760-alask...)
besides the color of his skin, what has Obama done that is so hateable? ok, there is the debt issue. of course, it might have happened no matter who was elected President, but i'll give them that one.
what else? not enough drilling? stopping the Canadian pipeline? oil prices in general? taxes?
i can see not liking the current President, no matter who he is, for all sorts of reasons. but the immense hate that you get from the anti-Obama crowd is delerious. they would vote for the Grand Wizard of the KKK before voting for Obama. actually, the Wizard might beat him in a landslide.
i'm struggling a bit right now. last night we talked about how i couldn't run for public office because i'm an Atheist. she seemed surprised, so i sent her an email explaining that there are exactly 2 openly Atheist politicians in the US. her response:
"guess that just shows that the majority of people in this country believe in GOD.
Sorryyou are in the minority....
Love you,
Easy for me to talk. My parents are dead. They did not view themselves as racist, and would be shocked if some-one said they were. They did have views that came from sheltered rural mid-west upbringing, and those views included ideas that we consider racist. My Dad was offended that I criticized the great American president, also known as dubya. There was enough else for us to talk about, and our distance was so great, that we avoided controversy and stuck to the weather, and gardening, and cooking, and history, and which neighbor or relative was ill. When was clear that I had love interest across racial "barriers", they were gracious, but nervous, and cautiously accepting, but not necessarily happy about the situation. Religion was not in the conversation at all - they were so shocked when I went Unitarian that didn't carry it further to discussing that I thought the Unitarians were too religious.
It sounds as though you have to emotionally divorce yourself from your mother, as so many of us have had to do with family and friends if we want to be healthy. So, when you feel the need for a hug from Mom, give yourself a hug and realize "what is, is."
Let me guess, she thinks that this country was founded as a Christian nation.
No Joan, I don't see any knight in shining armor, or heroine on the horizon. We are stuck with nut-cases who hate us, and sell-outs who forgot we really believed them. I'm off to see the Wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz!
And I to my garden! Thankfully, the rain and snow have let up for today ... very cold weather predicted. Crazy weather ... maybe it is the weather that makes political candidates so irrational.
NDAA - just for this Obama is the worst president in the history of the USA.
Obama's constant use of the race card (he even called Bill Clinton racist) for political advantage
There is a lot more. But honestly I am tired of choosing from a selection of bad to horrible.
Also the 'white racists' have a point. Go live in any 'diverse' majority black country and you might just become one of those 'white racists' as well... if you survive long enough to change your mind- not to mention blacks are often more racist than whites (look at what happened in Haiti, Rhodesia and is happening now in South Africa).
Biological differences exist and they are extremely important... this is a fact. PC brainwashing is no different than faith.
I know I am in the serious minority- being an atheist with this unorthodox viewpoint- but I did not leave one irrational faith just to pick up a more popular one called Political Correctness.
i grew up in New Orleans and experienced reverse racism first hand. i attended public school! yet i don't hold that against blacks in general. most of the cultural differences between races are socio-economical. if i lived in rural Kentucky, i would hold negative points of view on my hillbillie white trash neighbors. now i live in Philly, and don't think for a second that i wish to spend a nice sunny afternoon walking through North or West Philly.
all of that is to say that i hold no true bias based on skin color. i try to look at the man/woman as an individual. call that PC if you like but it's the fairest way to behave.
i wouldn't go so far as to call you a racist though. but i could be wrong.
"i try to look at the man/woman as an individual." I agree that in 1-on-1 settings this can work - but past experiences always color future ones. Also in a truly libertarian or meritocratic state this approach might work. Currently affirmative-action/anti-racism/diversity = ignoring the facts and racism against whites.
I agree that economics and culture are important - but so are biological differences. I used to live in Croydon- where the riots started a while back in England... blacks were the majority at my school and I was picked on for being white (e.g. in art class they made clay penises and threw them at me). As the rioters were almost homogeneously black, I am of the opinion that both race and economic inequality are to blame.
P.S I am not a supporter of lowest common denominator politics - aka "let's make everyone equally miserable" doctrine
Will Faithless Sophia, I can understand your feelings and position, especially knowing you lived through a terrible time in Croydon. Riots can cause one to take a stand, and for very good reason.
I taught in a ghetto school in Washington, DC for two years and many mothers and fathers spit on me and called me awful names because I was a white intruder trying to tell them how to live. When Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated in 1968 a riot broke out while I was teaching. Four of the biggest, blackest men stormed into my classroom, swept me up, put me in my car, put cars in front, back, on both sides and escorted me out of the project until I was safely on my way home in Bathesda. Looking over my shoulder through the monuments I could see flames and smoke billowing up for one and one-half miles of the city. At the end of the school term, every one of my students passed Civil Service tests and they all got jobs (none of their co-horts did). The parents thanked me profusely and my students gave me a wonderful book they wrote about their experiences with me.
Sounds familiar. and accurate.
For what it's worth, I grew up in a majority white environment, and was mistreated and bullied relentlessly in majority (95%) white schools, by white people. And I am nominally white. It wasn't until I was recruited into the military that I experienced being in a small minority as a white person. What happened to me - even when thrown into the same barracks, and same bunks, in a majority black and second largest group latin, I was never unwelcome, never mistreated, always belonged. Naturally there were bad eggs, and assholes, of every color, but the eye opener to me was that I was far happier among people who didn't look just like me, than growing up among people who did look like me. You may never overcome the effects of being bullied in your high school, and you may always generalize that to all people who look like the assholes who tormented you. All I can say is that I was tormented by white people, and it doesn't mean that I am anti-white today. On the other hand, since my military experience, I've never been exclusive in my personal, social, professional, sexual, or marriage life with respect to race, and my life has been indescribably richer in experience for it. I am not naive, far from inexperienced, and not politically correct, but when it comes to race, my personal experience is that there is no difference in worthiness, diligence, openness, kindness, or love, hate or cruelty, based on race. Even today, there have been times when I felt more comfortable as the only person who looked like me, than when visiting my small home town where it is still mostly white. That's from someone who has lived in small towns, college towns, inner city Chicago, Louisiana, Texas, and a few other places, Midwest, Northeast and Northwest, and went from working class, to scholar, to professional.
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Mizzou coach Gary Pinkel told a St. Louis radio station Dave Steckel won't bring Tiger assistants to Missouri State.
Mizzou's Gary Pinkel was named the SEC Coach of the Year.
Mizzou will play Minnesota on New Year's Day in the Citrus Bowl.
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri Tigers, coming off a 10-win season that ended with a 42-13 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship Game, are headed to the Citrus Bowl for a New Year's Day game.
Mizzou's a 14 and a half point underdog to Alabama in Saturday's SEC championship game.
Arkansas will play Texas Monday December 29th in the Texas Bowl.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- The old Southwest Conference Rivalry will be renewed at the Texas Bowl in Houston when Arkansas takes on Texas on December 29th. This will be the 78th meeting between the two schools.
Mizzou and Arkansas have a new motto for their football rivalry.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The end of an era is coming for the Southeastern Conference next summer. Tuesday, SEC Commissioner Mike Slive announced he will retire in July 2015. Slive is beginning treatment for prostate cancer, which he was first diagnosed with in the 1990s.
3-1 Arkansas will play Texas A&M at AT&T Stadium.

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The School will remain Closed on 05/11/2013 (Tuesday) on account of Bhaiya Duj.
1. It is informed that PTA Executive Committee Meeting will be held on 31/10/2013 at 121.00am.
2.Master S.Ramna,Shailvi ,Andolika,has been Ist Prize winners at the42 JLNN Regional Science Exhibition held at KV NIT Silchar on 6/10/2013
2.Tohfa Siddiqui has secured First Position in English Debate in the Regional Social Science Exhibition held at KV Masimpur.
2.Miss Ankita Bhattacharjee of class XII(B) bagged the first position in Jawaharlal Nehru Science Exhibition.
3. Miss Barnika Nath, class XI Science has represented Silchar Region in the KVS National Level Science Quiz Competition.
4.Highlights of The Class XII results-Master Souvic Bhattacharya has Secured 95.4%.in Commerce Stream.He is The Topper Of entire Silchar Region in Commerce Stream.He is the only student in Class XII with A1 Grades in all Subjects in 2013 Board Exam.Overall Pass % of Class XII in 2013 remains only99.63%(After declaration of Compartment Exam)
Miss Satakshi has topped XII Sc with 92.8%. Five students have secured 90% & above Marks in 2013
Highlights of Class X results-187 students appeared in Class X out of which Record 38 students have got 10.0CGPA (A1)


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text: Brian Wayne Garbe, 60, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, in a Bottineau hospital. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m. at the Metigoshe Lutheran Church at Bottineau, N.D. There will be no visitation; cremation has taken place. Burial will be in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.


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Slow Cooked Peach Cobbler
Let the smell of cinnamon and brown sugar peaches fill your home as these slow cook.
3/4 C. all-purpose baking mix such as Bisquick
1/3 C. granulated sugar
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 can evaporated milk
2 tsp. margarine or butter, melted
2 large eggs
3 large ripe peaches, mashed
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. cinnamonDirections:
Lightly grease crock pot or spray with non-stick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and baking mix. Add eggs and vanilla extract.Stir. Pour in margarine and milk and stir. Mix in peaches and cinnamon, until well mixed. Pour into crock pot. Cover and cook on low for six to eight hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve warm. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
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Today PlayStation 3 scene release group DUPLEX released both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus PS3 and also an ICO and Shadow of the Colossus FW 3.41 EBOOT Patch for PS3 CFW users.Sponsored Links
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Release Info:
Enter a world of enchantment and wonder, where once was, is nevermore. ICO, a mysterious boy, has been expelled from his village to an isolated castle. Within his confines, he begins to have eerie dreams of rescuing a young princess from the evil spirits that dwell within the fortress. Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, ICO embarks on a quest to save the princess and along the way, discovers his own cryptic fate.
Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts. With your trusty horse at your side, explore the spacious lands and unearth each Colossi. Armed with your wits, a sword and a bow, use cunning and strategy to topple each behemoth.
- ICO and Shadow of the Colossus on Single Blu-Ray Disc
- Remastered for HD Resolution
- Full PlayStation Network Trophy Support
- Full 3D Compatible
PARTY TIME!! This game already works on CFW 3.55 !!! For everyone who is still stuck with Fw 3.41, here is an Eboot patch for you. Enjoy!
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Conversation Tips – How To Talk To Women
Conversation Tips – How To Talk To Women
Look, when it comes down to getting a girlfriend, one of the greatest obstacles that men face is struggling to lead the conversation and move it in the right direction.
So here's the bottom line: If you can't carry on a cool conversation that moves things in the right direction, you won't ever be super successful with women. But if your conversation skills are lacking, don't worry – I can give you a few powerful tactics to help you out, and with some practice, you can become a master of conversing with girls. While some guys are naturally blessed with the "gift of gab," other guys (like myself) were able to learn how to talk to girls effectively.
With consistent effort and practice over time, you can get better results with women than your silver-tongued brethren. That's because you've developed a core foundation of skills for any situation you'll encounter.
When you've got strong conversation skills and know the right topics to touch on, it creates more curiosity in the mind of a woman. She'll be thinking to herself: "I wonder what he's gonna say next?" This keeps her guessing, and wards off the biggest "attraction destroyer" for a woman: Boredom.
You don't need to talk about deep subjects. In fact, you can keep the conversation light and playful. But it must never be boring. The ability to engage her in a fun conversation, that branches out into unexpected areas, can be the key advantage you have over the other guys…and it's a surefire way to make her start feeling interested in you.
Five Golden Rules For Improving Your Conversation Skills
So let's jump into it. Here are five of my favorite methods for turbo-charging your conversations with women.
1. Be perceptive, notice details, and be aware of your surroundings
You'll never "run out of steam" during the conversation, and struggle to figure out what to say next, if you pay attention to the environment you're in — and the people, places and things around you. . This can spark attraction in a woman, when she feels that you're confident enough to lead the conversation and you're tuned into your surroundings. You don't ever want to her to suspect that you have an agenda, and that you're TRYING to use lines or routines to trick her into "liking" you. Women have built-in, finely-tuned BS detectors, and if she feels you're not being truthful with her (or you're saying something just to get her into bed)… it's game over, and you're done.
2. Ask genuine, non-threatening questions
A lot of girls who regularly go out to bars and clubs have already heard the "PUA" routines from guys who learned them from books, or on the internet. Some of these PUA routines are in fact quite clever (and can be effective) – assuming she hasn't heard them before. But you must remember that any lines or routines you use must be congruent with your personality and body language. You must project confidence and playfulness. The most clever "pickup routine" in the world will fail miserably if the guy delivering it is fidgeting nervously and can't maintain eye contact. The best way to set yourself apart from other guys is to ask authentic questions… without an agenda or hidden motive. A woman needs to trust and feel safe around you before she's willing to spend more time in a conversation.
True "players" don't rely on corny lines they memorized from a website, they have the confidence to express genuine opinions and questions.
3. Be an active listener
Observe the interactions between guys and girls the next time you're hanging out in a bar or club. You'll notice that in most cases, the guy does most of the talking — usually in an effort to impress her. But the conversation game isn't won by being the smoothest talker, or trying to "earn points" by bragging about who you know, the car you drive, the money you make, etc. It's also about being an attentive listener. This may not come easily or naturally to you at first – especially if you're an extrovert, or are nervous in social situations. You might need to start biting your tongue and holding back, in order to let her do more of the talking. People like other people who let them talk, and women will respect and appreciate you more. This also takes some of the burden off of you when you're conversing with women. Instead of constantly trying to dominate the conversation and talking about yourself, ask her a thought-provoking question (check out the Mack Tactics book to learn some of these, especially the chapter on "Hypotheticals") and then listen and appreciate what she has to say.
4. Don't let her see you sweat, keep it light
Most women spend a lot of time worrying about any number of topics. A guy who can keep her mind off the worries of the world is someone she'll want to spend more time with. Think of Hollywood icons such as Sylvester Stallone, George Clooney, Russell Crowe, Clint Eastwood, or John Wayne — these guys never seemed worried or anxious, and were able to handle any situation that arose. They also used a dose of humor now and then to show they were firmly in control. (James Bond, no matter which actors was portraying him, is another great example). When you radiate this type of confidence and control, women are going to want to follow your lead because you make them feel safe. By being cool, calm and relaxed at all times, and using humor (especially when things aren't going according to plan, such as trying to talk to a girl in a loud, crowded nightclub), you'll make her feel safe in your presence, and this is one of the prerequisites for making any woman feel attraction.
5. Stay "present" and in the moment
As guys, we think about a lot of things: The idiot that cut us off in traffic… what time tonight's game starts… or what band is playing this weekend – and we don't focus on the person or situation right in front of us. If you're the type of guy who gets anxious or tongue-tied around hot girls, you might allow your thoughts to drift all over the place ("Does this girl like me?" "What if she has a boyfriend?" "Do I sound like a total dork?" Etc.). This mental chatter prevents you from being truly focused on the person or conversation at hand. This means that even though you might be standing right in front her, you are not truly "present." And when women sense this, it's a big turn-off.
Stay focused on her and make a conscious effort to eliminate the mental chatter going on inside your head. This means you're truly engaged in a conversation, contributing and giving genuine feedback. Don't behave like most guys do — nodding your head like a brainless "bobble head" doll and simply saying "uh-huh" or "yeah, totally" once in a while. Women aren't fooled at all when you do this. You'll seem apathetic (i.e. you really don't care about what she's saying), or just plain clueless and socially awkward. This certainly won't score you any points with her, and she'll probably want to excuse herself from the conversation before long.
Like anything, you'll have to put in some effort and practice to hone your conversation skills – but the payoff goes far beyond just picking up girls, because these same skills can get you ahead with your career or your business pursuits. Everyone loves to be listened to and appreciated, whether it's a babe you meet at the bar, or the guy sitting across the desk from you, interviewing you for a job.
Conversation is just one of the skills needed to be a badass with women. If you try to learn these skills and attitudes on your own without any guidance, you're in for a long, ego-bruising journey (like I went through). Don't try and "re-invent the wheel" when it comes to your social life. In the long run, improving your overall level of confidence, and your lifestyle, will attract far more women than memorizing a few clever or sneaky "routines" to make a woman drop her guard. I do believe in good, solid information that can help you become the rare man who can attract – and keep – a quality woman in your life.
Bonus Tips To Help You Get More Girls…
The mysteries behind successfully getting the girl find their roots in the skills and tricks for doing so. If you want to be in on these mysteries, you have to actively know the ways and practice them. You can actually get pointers from the experienced pick up artists who know their way around girls. If you already noticed, the great pick up artists arm themselves with interesting pick up lines, the necessary attitude, and lots of confidence to seal the deal.
Before you even put one foot in front of the other to approach the girl you like, you first have to check yourself. Do you look presentable – with trendy clothes that show you as a fashion-forward guy, not a fashion victim? Do you make it a point to dress appropriately for the place? Do you wear clean clothes that show you as a decent and well-mannered guy? These are questions that need resounding yeses as positive answers to the questions can greatly help you get the girl.
After checking your sense of style, you must then look into your body language to help you in getting the girl. Do you carry yourself with a confident air that tells the girl you are a person with authority? Do you walk with a certain strut that commands attention immediately and tells the ladies that you are the alpha male? Do you look at the girls straight in the eyes when talking to them; do you control your hands so that they do not betray your anxious and nervous feelings? If you answer yes, you are close to getting there.
Another thing you have to consider in getting the girl needs you to equip yourself with social proof. Social proof tells the girl that you are indeed part of a circle of friends and that you are considered as a valuable part. When the girl notices you moving with our friends in your own circle, she will see your worth as a person she should give some time to and a person worth talking to. Also, it is important to acquire more friends as many friends, from both sexes, can attest to your friendliness and your sociability. Remember, social proof is a good way to get a girl to notice you.
The last factor you need to get right when attempting to get the girl is your pick up line. There are various pick up lines of different genres to choose from: funny, sweet, naughty, corny, you name it, you can be sure to find it! You have to be ready with these pick up lines just in case you meet a girl who strikes your fancy; besides, saying the perfect line in the right setting can help you succeed in your endeavor. Of course, being prepared with a few great pick up lines for different places can give you more confidence if you are really put in that particular situation. However, you must be careful to communicate confidence even in your delivery of the line.
In summary, the tricks in getting girls to notice you are not so mysterious. There are no tried and tested pick up lines that give hundred percent success. You really have to do concrete things to get the job done. You have to dress to go with the latest fashion; carry yourself in a self-assured manner; and have lots and lots of friends. All these things plus an interesting pick up line can help you achieve incredible results with girls.
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Memorandum of Understanding Between CPA Ireland and CPA Sri Lanka
1. Introduction
1.1 This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into on this 01st day of February 2013 between:
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland), 17 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, Ireland;
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Sri Lanka (CPA Sri Lanka) 108A, H. Sri Nisshanka Mawatha, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka
hereinafter called "the Parties".
1.2 The bodies
1.2.1 The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland), founded in 1943, is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with in excess of 5,000 members and students. Its current Membership operates in Public Practice, Industry, Financial Services and the Public Sector and CPAs work in over 32 countries around the world. Members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland, irrespective of jurisdiction in which they operate, are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional ethics. As an IFAC member body, the CPA Code of Ethics is consistent with the IFAC Code in every material respect.CPA oversight extends to members in every jurisdiction and it is an implicit condition of membership of CPA Ireland that all members comply with the Institute's Memorandum, Articles of Association, Bye Laws, Codes of Professional Conduct, Mandatory CPE Requirements and all other requirements compliance with which distinguishes CPAs as members of a self regulatory body which is itself fully compliant with the Statements of membership Obligations (SMOs) of IFAC.
The Institute is active in the profession at national and international level participating in the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies – Ireland – CCAB (I) and together with other leading accountancy bodies the Institute was a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) – the worldwide body. The Institute is also a member of the Federation des Experts Comptables Europeens (FEE), the representative body for the main accountancy bodies in 25 European countries.
The Institute fulfils its statutory role as a recognised body by overseeing the professional activities of its members in practice, and ensuring that education and training standards are maintained. As the first accountancy body, in Ireland or the United Kingdom, to introduce a mandatory regime of Continuing
Professional Education the Institute ensures that all CPAs remain at the leading edge throughout their careers. The Institute provides a quality service to its members and students, which has been recognised through the award and maintenance of ISO 9001:2000.
1.2.2 The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Sri Lanka (CPA Sri Lanka) is an independent, national institute with international perspectives, dedicated to the promotion of the highest accounting, finance, auditing, taxation and ethical standards. It is committed to promote the art and science of accounting and to provide quality education and training for students to advance their knowledge, skills and capabilities to meet the changing needs of modern society.
CPA Sri Lanka was incorporated under the Companies Act, Number 17 of 1982, pursuant to section 21, and the Companies Act, Number 7 of 2007 as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. It commenced its operation in June 2010 and has members and students working in many parts of the world. Its current membership operates in Public Practice, Industry, Commerce and Public Sector.
Members of CPA Sri Lanka are required to observe proper standards of professional conduct and fundamental principles of professional ethics. CPA Sri Lanka is committed to becoming an IFAC member body and the CPA Sri Lanka Code of Ethics has been developed in accordance with the IFAC Code. Members of CPA Sri Lanka are bound by the requirements of CPA Sri Lanka's Memorandum, Articles of Association, Bye Laws, Code of Ethical Professional Conduct, CPD Requirements and all other requirements. CPA Sri Lanka provides an infrastructure which supports the profession and enables members to meet the needs of the evolving global environment and safeguard the public interest.
1.2.3 CPA Ireland and CPA Sri Lanka share common and strong interests in the advancement of the profession of accountancy, especially in relation to the maintenance and strengthening of professional and educational standards. As an established member body of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), CPA Ireland shares the IFAC vision of strengthening the global profession and is committed to supporting the long term development of CPA Sri Lanka. CPA Sri Lanka shares the IFAC objective to serve the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. CPA Sri Lanka is committed to working towards IFAC membership and compliance with the IFAC SMOs. This Memorandum is developed at the request of CPA Sri Lanka which expressly invited CPA Ireland to provide the CPA Ireland qualification in Sri Lanka and to work towards a Mutual Recognition Agreement between the two bodies.
2. Scope
2.1 Under the terms of this Memorandum, the parties agree, in principle, to cooperate and assist each other, on a case by case basis and subject to agreement by the Parties in advance, in the fields of education, training, examination, accounting, auditing and related areas, ethics and member body development.
2.2 In order to complete the provisions of this Memorandum the Parties accept the obligation to:
2.2.1 Undertake activities of common interest and exchange information about current domestic developments verbally and/or in writing.
2.2.2 Observe confidentiality with respect to the information disclosed in the course of performance of this Memorandum as well as any data shared between the parties.
2.2.3 Bind themselves not to perform any action that may directly or indirectly cause damage to the other Party's reputation or interests.
3. Roles
3.1 CPA Ireland, in order to complete the undertakings of this Memorandum, accepts the obligation to:
3.1.1 Accept student registrations for CPA Ireland from students who are based in Sri Lanka, subject to satisfying the student registration criteria of CPA Ireland.
3.1.2 Approve, subject to satisfying CPA Ireland criteria, suitable educators to offer education on the CPA syllabus in Sri Lanka.
3.1.3 Approve, subject to satisfying CPA Ireland criteria, suitable training partners to train CPA Ireland trainees in Sri Lanka.
3.1.4 Offer CPA Ireland professional level examinations subject to demand, at a centre in Sri Lanka, (the determination of all matters relating to CPA Ireland examinations rests with CPA Ireland), such examinations to be offered at a time simultaneous with other CPA Ireland examinations being held elsewhere.
3.1.5 Provide marketing material and advice to CPA SRI LANKA to allow CPA SRI LANKA market the CPA Ireland qualification in accordance with CPA Ireland guidelines, in Sri Lanka.
3.1.6 Assist CPA Sri Lanka in its development as a professional body and share governance and other materials with CPA Sri Lanka. The agreement does not convey any rights or entitlements to CPA Sri Lanka with regards to the use of any intellectual property of CPA Ireland.
3.1.7 Support CPA Sri Lanka in working towards becoming an IFAC member.
3.1.8 In relation to paragraphs 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 above, within the jurisdiction of Sri Lanka the registration of students and selection of suitable educators, subject to satisfying the relevant criteria of CPA Ireland, will be handled exclusively by CPA Sri Lanka.
3.2 CPA Sri Lanka, in order to complete the undertakings of this Memorandum, accepts the obligation to:
3.2.1 Promote the CPA Ireland qualification in Sri Lanka to prospective students of CPA Ireland.
3.2.2 Support CPA Ireland in the registration process of CPA Ireland students to an agreed protocol which is determined by CPA Ireland.
3.2.3 Assist CPA Ireland in the administration of CPA Ireland examinations at a centre in Sri Lanka.
3.2.4 Assist CPA Ireland by either applying to become an approved CPA Ireland educator in its own right, or sourcing suitable quality educators and applying CPA Ireland's Quality Approval process to such educators.
3.2.5 Adopt, with suitable modification for local requirements, the Formation levels of the CPA Ireland syllabus and examinations for use as the CPA Sri Lanka Formation level syllabus, whilst maintaining standards of examination equivalent to CPA Ireland.
3.2.6 Accept the CPA Ireland training requirements as the training requirements for entry as a member of Sri Lanka.
3.2.7 Develop a pathway for corporate governance change which would see CPA SRI LANKA develop a governance model which is appropriate for a professional body seeking IFAC membership.
3.2.8 Work towards membership of IFAC.
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4.1 CPA Ireland accepts all of the costs involved in offering the professional level examinations to CPA Ireland students in Sri Lanka and in servicing any members of CPA Ireland, to a level equivalent to CPA Ireland members elsewhere, who are based in Sri Lanka. As in other jurisdictions, CPA Ireland members who are based in Sri Lanka will be encouraged and facilitated by, CPA Ireland, to collaborate and network to their mutual advantage. Such networking can be facilitated by CPA Ireland through access to exclusive internet based networking forums for CPAs and, with the express approval from CPA Council and when critical mass satisfies the need, with a physical regional structure supported and administered by CPA Ireland. CPA Ireland is committed to providing Institute to member, member to Institute and member to member communication at every opportunity to facilitate the sharing of professional knowledge.
4.2 CPA Ireland may appoint any third party or agent, whether a member of CPA Ireland or otherwise, to review the operation of any aspect of this Memorandum or to act on behalf of CPA Ireland in Sri Lanka.
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5.2 There will be an interim review of this MOU to consider both parties performance of and satisfaction with the arrangements described therin.
5.3 This Memorandum can be terminated in the following circumstances:
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- In case either one of the Parties has terminated its activities.
5.4 Any alterations or additions to this Memorandum can only be deemed valid if made in writing and signed by both Parties hereto.


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The 'Layla' Riff to Todi – click here for audio clip This piece is a musical exploration of the intersection between the riff to Clapton's 'Layla' and the raga Todi. I heard the 'Layla' riff suddenly one morning as I was practising Todi sargams ('sargam' refers to the notes in Indian music - sa, re, ga, ma etc – and are constantly used in these compositions).
Dotara – click here for audio clip >> A song in raga Brindabani Sarang emerging from the similarity, to my ears, between a hillbilly phrase played on a guitar and the sound of the dotara, the musical instrument used by Bauls, or wandering mendicant singers in Bengal, devotees of Krishna. The dhunuri, an implement used to fluff up cotton for quilts and pillows, was a last-minute addition to the song. On one of the final days of mixing, I spotted a dhunuri-man, Mohammad Shoaib, outside the studio, and rented it to play the constant twang you hear on the song, a sound once familiar in Calcutta's lanes
Summertime – click here for audio clip My original title for this was 'Malkauns in Summertime.' The pentatonic blues scale, which resembles, or is identical to, ragas like Malkauns and Jog, is in this instance used to enter the raga Malkauns via Gershwin, and vice versa. The only element alien to Malkauns here is the introduction of the fifth (pancham).
Shree in Two Keys – click here for audio clip A twilight raga of some complexity, rendered in two keys, taking advantage of the clusters of chromatic notes around the tonic (sa) in the raga, and the emphasis given to the re flat as a sort of competitor with the tonic.
Moral Education – click here for audio clip A song that is based on, and refers to, the illustrated English-language charts sold on pavements and sometimes hung up in classrooms in municipal schools for the instruction of children. The song attempts to be true to the content, the intent, and the grammatical peculiarities of the charts.
Freewheeling Jog – click here for audio clip A raga, Jog, which is basically a pentatonic with an extra chromatic note, and which closely matches and is deeply related to the blues scale, sung here, using sargams or the names of Indian notes, in a freewheeling blues context without deviating from the classical norms of the raga.
Trucker – click here for audio clip This song borrows lines found on the backs of trucks in India – 'Buri nazar wale tera muh kala', which is a curse directed to competing drivers and potential overtakers meaning, 'You with the evil eye, may your face be blackened'; and 'OK – Ta Ta' to vehicles legitimately going past. To which I've added a couple of lines, 'Bhali nazar wale tera muh ujala'; or 'You with the benign eye, may your face be radiant.' The other line's in English.
All India Radio – click here for audio clip Early on during this project, the tune of the All India Radio theme came back to me, but redrawn in the raga Marwa. So it was not so much the original tune but my reinvention of it that was echoing in my head; and I'd set it instinctively to Marwa perhaps because this beautiful raga is sung in the early evening - and early evening, at six o' clock, is when I usually used to hear, from childhood onward, that mysterious theme tune, announcing that radio services were to resume once more.
Berlin –click here for audio clip The idea for this song came to me soon after I moved to Berlin to live there for a few months. What set it off were the sounds the underground train, the U-bahn, made when I got on to it. There was a hum when the train stopped, then a voice said 'Einsteigen bitte', or 'Please enter'; then there was a warning signal comprising two notes, a red light flashing before the doors closed, and the voice saying 'Zuruckbleiben bitte,' or 'Please stand back.' Once the train resumed its journey, there was a hum that covered a whole octave, from sa to sa (the tonic in Indian music). The two notes of the warning signal, in relation to this tonic, were, I realised, ma and pa (the fourth and fifth of Indian music). I decided to put this into the song, as well as the name 'Krumme Lanke', the last stop on my line.
Motz – click here for audio clip This is the name of a paper sold in Berlin by unemployed and homeless people; something like the Big Issue in Britain. Motz itself is named after a street called Motzstrasse, once a centre of left-wing activity in Berlin. One day during my three months in that city, a man, as usual, got on the U-bah train I was on, and made a little speech in a sing-song voice before approaching the commuters to sell the paper. That speech, and especially the detached, rehearsed sing-song in which it was rendered, reminded me of the tune of a disco song I'd overheard a while ago; later, I found out the sort of things these people said in their speeches from a German friend. This little song is a reimagining and reconstruction of that speech and plea, as well as an attempt to recapture that unexpected association in my mind, upon hearing it, with disco music.


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Alt-rockers Pulp and LCD Soundsystem idea man James Murphy have joined forces to bring you their belated but much-welcome Christmas gift, "After You." Hear the jaunty disco collab for yourself via Consequence of Sound.
First shelved as an unfinished demo for more than a decade, Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker elected to resurrect the We Love Life-era song aboard the S.S. Coachella, where the Sheffield native found a musical shipmate in who else but James Murphy. Momentously, "After You" also marks Jarvis and Pulp's first new studio work as a band in over 10 years. I'd go first, but please—"After You." Click below and get to steppin'.
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What kind of container do you use when you start beans indoors?
Do you set them out when they have the first set of true leaves? Any other information would be helpful. |
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I never start beans indoors. They emerge so quickly when direct seeded. But I understand you may have reasons for doing so. I would transplant them soon as the first true leaves have spread out full size. I'm curious. Does your screen name have anything to do with the song My Blue Heaven? Jim |
Unlike Jim's location in the east, here in the PNW the soils do not get warm enough in the spring to easily sprout bean seeds until it is a bit late for planting. So starting bean seeds indoors gives a good head start. The following method works great: Start bean seeds two weeks before weather will be warm enough to put them outside. Use 3 inch peat pots. Fill them with a good container mix and place them on plastic trays that have one inch of sand or container mix. As soon as the plants appear, they should be moved to a solar greenhouse. If that is not available, put them near a very sunny window. They tend to get leggy if kept under a grow light. The roots will push through the bottoms of the peat pots and continue growing below the pot. When it is time to plant them outdoors, lift them out of the trays being careful to not damage the roots below the pots. If there is a lip of the pot that goes above the soil line, tear that off. If you plant them out with the lip still on, it can wick water away from the roots. - Dick |
if i need to get a head start, due to rainy or cold weather or have a later season variety in a short season climate, or have just a small number of seeds and can't risk losing even one, i'll start some in doors about 2 weeks early. any earlier than that doesn't have any advantage. they get root bound, or too tall if they are pole beans. i start them in plastic inserts, whatever i have laying around. use a little care in transplanting, and water them in. they will grow. a long time ago, i started seeds in a cardboard strawberry flat filled with planting mix. i put it in the back window of the family car. greenhouse on wheels. they did very well that year. the type of container isn't important. use a seed starting mix plant the seed, add water, that's all it takes. keith |
Another indoor starter here. Any pot around the size of a yoghurt pot will do. I use modules. I would not use peat pots because of the risk of the pot drying out (especially if planted with the rim above soil level). drloyd's instructions are pretty much what I do. Only one thing though. Remember to harden them off before planting out. |
- Posted by molly_and_me 9 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 15, 10 at 8:32
Thank you all for you help. Margaret |
It's nice to hear about your little gardening companion, Margaret. In case you don't know My Blue Heaven (a very nice song), the phrase I had in mind goes: "Just Molly and me, We're happy in my blue heaven." Jim |
Add me to the list of those who start beans as transplants, for most of the reasons already given by Drloyd & Rxkeith. The weather doesn't always cooperate here; it is often too cool or too wet at the recommended planting time. If I can't get the seeds into the ground on time, I start them in pots. Furthermore, I grow a lot of beans for dry seed, some of which are a stretch for my season. Transplants are often the edge needed to ensure success. Peat pots (and pot strips) have always worked well for me for starting beans & cucurbits. Those plants don't spend much time in the pot before transplanting. I use the 3" pots for the larger-seeded beans (such as limas) and the 32 cell/flat square pots for most Phaseolus beans. For the smaller Vigna beans (cowpeas, adzuki, mung) I use even smaller peat strips, 50 cell/flat. I line the bottom of the flat with a little play sand & push the pots/strips into the sand before watering. The layer of sand helps counter the tendency of peat pots to dry out (by acting as a reservoir) and discourages mold & algae. It also allows the tap root to grow without air pruning. These roots can be pulled from the sand when transplanted; and if handled carefully & kept moist, the extra roots minimize transplanting shock. As already mentioned, beans do poorly under lights... but you can get better germination in warm indoor temperatures than you can in cool soil. When germination begins, I put them outside immediately. I've been able to keep them in the pots up to the point where the first true leaf is fully grown; much after that, and the plants will likely be stunted. For the most part, bean transplants only make sense for pole varieties, since the yield per plant is so high. But in areas with very short seasons - or if saving seed - even bush beans might benefit from transplants. But Margaret, judging by your zone, there should be no need for you to start beans as transplants. How do you intend to use them? |
- Posted by molly_and_me 9 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 16, 10 at 6:51
zeedman and others who may be wondering why someone in zone 9 would start beans indoors I have been gardening for more than 40 years and it is in my blood! I absolutely must be involved with planting some things. Right now I am physically unable to plant seeds directly in the garden but I can start them in peat pot or other containers. Depending on the weather they will not stay indoors past the first signs of germination then they will be set outside until they are big enough to plant in the garden. After reading some of your posts I really want to try a few less common varieties of heirloom beans and cow peas. My hubby willingly plants anything I want even though he thinks that purple hull peas and Blue Lake pole beans are good enough. Thank you all for your response. I would never have thought of putting the peat pots in sand. What a great idea. |
- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Wed, Jun 16, 10 at 12:18
I've never had trouble directly seeding beans outdoors until the last couple of years. This year has been particularly wet and I've had to replace a few that were pulled out and some that were eaten. So far the beans under a permanent cover are doing really well (direct seeded), the Uncle Steve's were germinated in a pot of loose No#4 mix, as soon as the cotyledons appeared the pot was gently dumped out, these were planted in their permanent location and are doing really well other than the odd nibble. I think from now on I'm going to start all my beans in No#4 mix and transplant when the cotyledons appear. they don't seem to have been set back by this method. My replacement beans were done this way and they have caught up to the survivors which have really had a lot to contend with this year torrential rain at times and even hail. Annette |
- Posted by foxygardener (My Page) on Sun, Jun 20, 10 at 16:46
HERE IN THE SOUTH I START MY BEANS OFF AROUND APRIL 10TH IN SINGLE 3 INCH POTS ON MY WINDOW SILL.I transplant to large containers when first true leaves are fully opened.I have 3 very large containers side by side and wrap fleece around pots and secure with pegs to the canes about 1ft above.When frosts are past remove fleece.My Runner beans are now at top of canes and in full bloom.Yippee beans when they are dead expensive in the shops |
I to have trouble with direct seeding. Critters or slugs (and maybe earthworms, lol) like to go after them. I start my beans in old saved nursery cell packs outside up on a cart. It works great. Remy |
I decided to start beans indoors in two inch peat pots in a mix of half Fafard Professional Potting mix and half Purple Cow Organics compost with some vermiculite and perlite added. I picked up some legume inoculant for them and I'm not sure to put the indoculant in with the bean seeds when I start them or in the planting holes when I plant them out. They're going into a plot with a lot of municipal compost mixed in so I'm not sure if inoculant is really necessary, but it's already bought and paid for. Any suggestions on when to add the inoculant? |
I wondered the same thing about the inoculant. I am doing both. I soaked my seed, over night, then drained it and put it in a baggie with inoculant and covered them "shake & bake" style, before sowing them. Since I only used about 1/3 of the stuff, I'll add the rest to the garden soil when I transplant. Inoculant has a short shelf life, so there is not point in keeping the extra. |
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I live in San Diego and have several citrus trees in the ground. They have a whole loy of sooty mold from ants and aphids. What specific product can I use to control them that will not affect the fruit? Of course, I would like to apply as few times per year as possible.
A whole bunch of mexican guys have recommended painting the base of the tree with some sort of white stuff to control the ants, but nobody seems to know what it is or where to get it. Does anybody know? |
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I use diazinon granules on the ground around the tree to control the ants, which will also eventually reduce the aphid population. I tried a tanglefoot sort of sticky paste once, but it was too much work (I'm pretty lazy). Anyhow, below is some info on the tanglefoot stuff. You don't have to get that brand, though. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Tanglefoot brand FAQs
- Posted by emgardener (My Page) on Sun, Sep 27, 09 at 14:20
I've use tanglefoot every year with good results. It does take effort every spring to reapply it. But it keeps the ants off. I started doing this a few years ago after my tree almost died from scales. Had to apply malathion to kill them. I want an organic tree, so now every spring I put tanglefoot on. First I wrap Easy Gardener Tree Wrap around the trunk, then wrap masking tape (several widths thick) over the Tree Wrap. Then put the tanglefoot on the masking tape. This makes it easy to rip off every spring when it needs to be replaced. Also I switch the part of the trunk used each year so the bark doesn't become too soft. You don't want to get tanglefoot on the bark and it will seep through the tree wrap. So make sure the masking tape width is enough to hold the tanglefoot without it dripping off. No problems with ants, scales, aphids, or mold since I started doing this. Link to the wrap used: |
Control the aphids and you won't have the other problems. There is a wide range of products that can be used to keep aphids in check: insecticidal soap applications, neem oil, and other organic options to several insecticidal options. I wouldn't concentrate on keeping aphids from the tree, and the sooty mold will go away on its own once the aphids (and maybe scale insects?) are gone. |
Oops, I meant that I wouldn't concentrate on keeping ANTS from the tree. You'll want to keep those pesky aphids away, of course. |
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Translate this page County funds go to Senior Citizens Center, Center for the ArtsThursday, January 23rd, 2014 Issue 04, Volume 18.
The funding for the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Center will provide safety improvements such as new railing and re-grading the entrance and will also help purchase semi-permanent tents, truck containers, a new photocopy machine, and new computers. The Fallbrook Center of the Arts grant will help fund computer software and hardware, signage at the Fallbrook Art Center and Fallbrook School of the Arts, ceiling insulation and wall heaters at the Fallbrook School for the Arts, and exterior improvements at the Fallbrook Art Center. The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program is intended to provide grants to non-profit organizations for the furtherance of public purposes at the regional and community levels. In addition to non-profit organizations, county supervisors can also fund schools and fire departments, and supervisors can also use money from their budgets to supplement other county funding for specific county projects such as parks, roads, and libraries. Each county supervisor recommends the allocation of his or her Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funds, although those allocations must be approved by a majority of the board. Supervisor Bill Horn recommended the allocation of the grants from his District Five budget, and the other four supervisors all voted to approve those allocations. Since 1976, the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Center has provided services and programs to Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, Pala, and DeLuz citizens over 55. The center currently has more than 350 members with nearly 2,000 non-members participating in annual activities. The new railing and the re-grading of the entrance will make the center compliant with current Americans with Disabilities Act standards. "The Fallbrook Senior Citizens Center is a favorite gathering place in the community, so improving safety by adding new railing and re-grading the entrance makes good sense," Horn said. "The $25,000 grant will also pay for technology upgrades and new computers so Fallbrook seniors can surf the Net like their grandchildren." The semi-permanent tents and truck containers will help protect thrift shop merchandise. Fallbrook Center for the Arts, Inc., was the Fallbrook Village Association when it was founded in 1994 with the goal of expanding the arts experience in the Fallbrook community. The purchase and installation of the software and hardware funded by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program money will allow all websites under the control of the Fallbrook Center for the Arts to operate under a single framework with unified back-end access levels. Signage which is missing or currently incorrect will be replaced, and the funding will cover the design, purchase, and installation of that signage. The exterior improvements include decorative trellis panels and lighting which will enable the Fallbrook Art Center to create a more positive image in the Downtown Fallbrook community. "The Fallbrook Center for the Arts is a great asset to the community. This grant money will allow them to purchase and install hardware and software to make their Website more efficient, update and enhance the building, and pay for signage. The outside of the building will complement what happens inside," Horn said. The Jan. 7 vote also included findings that the Fallbrook Senior Citizens Center, Fallbrook Art Center, and Fallbrook School of the Arts projects are categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. 0 comments Be the first to share your opinion on this article!
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Bible in Basic English (BBE) | New International Version (NIV) |
1 Then Joseph went to Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brothers with their flocks and their herds and all they have, are come from Canaan, and are now in the land of Goshen. | 1 Joseph went and told Pharaoh, "My father and brothers, with their flocks and herds and everything they own, have come from the land of Canaan and are now in Goshen." |
2 And he took five of his brothers to Pharaoh. | 2 He chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh. |
3 And Pharaoh said to them, What is your business? And they said, Your servants are keepers of sheep, as our fathers were before us. | 3 Pharaoh asked the brothers, "What is your occupation?" "Your servants are shepherds," they replied to Pharaoh, "just as our fathers were." |
4 And they said to Pharaoh, We have come to make a living in this land, because we have no grass for our flocks in the land of Canaan; so now let your servants make a place for themselves in the land of Goshen. | 4 They also said to him, "We have come to live here awhile, because the famine is severe in Canaan and your servants' flocks have no pasture. So now, please let your servants settle in Goshen." |
5 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Let them have the land of Goshen; and if there are any able men among them, put them over my cattle. | 5 Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Your father and your brothers have come to you, |
6 And Jacob and his sons came to Joseph in Egypt, and when word of it came to the ears of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, he said to Joseph, Your father and brothers have come to you; all the land of Egypt is before you; let your father and your brothers have the best of the land for their resting-place. | 6 and the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. And if you know of any among them with special ability, put them in charge of my own livestock." |
7 Then Joseph made his father Jacob come before Pharaoh, and Jacob gave him his blessing. | 7 Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him before Pharaoh. After Jacob blessed Pharaoh, |
8 And Pharaoh said to him, How old are you? | 8 Pharaoh asked him, "How old are you?" |
9 And Jacob said, The years of my wanderings have been a hundred and thirty; small in number and full of sorrow have been the years of my life, and less than the years of the wanderings of my fathers. | 9 And Jacob said to Pharaoh, "The years of my pilgrimage are a hundred and thirty. My years have been few and difficult, and they do not equal the years of the pilgrimage of my fathers." |
10 And Jacob gave Pharaoh his blessing, and went out from before him. | 10 Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence. |
11 And Joseph made a place for his father and his brothers, and gave them a heritage in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had given orders. | 11 So Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh directed. |
12 And Joseph took care of his father and his brothers and all his father's people, giving them food for the needs of their families. | 12 Joseph also provided his father and his brothers and all his father's household with food, according to the number of their children. |
13 Now there was no food to be had in all the land, so that all Egypt and Canaan were wasted from need of food. | 13 There was no food, however, in the whole region because the famine was severe; both Egypt and Canaan wasted away because of the famine. |
14 And all the money in Egypt and in the land of Canaan which had been given for grain, came into the hands of Joseph: and he put it in Pharaoh's house. | 14 Joseph collected all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan in payment for the grain they were buying, and he brought it to Pharaoh's palace. |
15 And when all the money in Egypt and Canaan was gone, the Egyptians came to Joseph, and said, Give us bread; would you have us come to destruction before your eyes? for we have no more money. | 15 When the money of the people of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all Egypt came to Joseph and said, "Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? Our money is used up." |
16 And Joseph said, Give me your cattle; I will give you grain in exchange for your cattle if your money is all gone. | 16 "Then bring your livestock," said Joseph. "I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock, since your money is gone." |
17 So they took their cattle to Joseph and he gave them bread in exchange for their horses and flocks and herds and asses, so all that year he gave them food in exchange for their cattle. | 17 So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their sheep and goats, their cattle and donkeys. And he brought them through that year with food in exchange for all their livestock. |
18 And when that year was ended, they came to him in the second year, and said, We may not keep it from our lord's knowledge that all our money is gone, and all the herds of cattle are my lord's; there is nothing more to give my lord but our bodies and our land; | 18 When that year was over, they came to him the following year and said, "We cannot hide from our lord the fact that since our money is gone and our livestock belongs to you, there is nothing left for our lord except our bodies and our land. |
19 Are we to come to destruction before your eyes, we and our land? take us and our land and give us bread; and we and our land will be servants to Pharaoh; and give us seed so that we may have life and the land may not become waste. | 19 Why should we perish before your eyes--we and our land as well? Buy us and our land in exchange for food, and we with our land will be in bondage to Pharaoh. Give us seed so that we may live and not die, and that the land may not become desolate." |
20 So Joseph got all the land in Egypt for Pharaoh; for every Egyptian gave up his land in exchange for food, because of their great need; so all the land became Pharaoh's. | 20 So Joseph bought all the land in Egypt for Pharaoh. The Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields, because the famine was too severe for them. The land became Pharaoh's, |
21 And as for the people, he made servants of them, town by town, from one end of Egypt to the other. | 21 and Joseph reduced the people to servitude, from one end of Egypt to the other. |
22 Only he did not take the land of the priests, for the priests had their food given them by Pharaoh, and having what Pharaoh gave them, they had no need to give up their land. | 22 However, he did not buy the land of the priests, because they received a regular allotment from Pharaoh and had food enough from the allotment Pharaoh gave them. That is why they did not sell their land. |
23 Then Joseph said to the people, I have made you and your land this day the property of Pharaoh; here is seed for you to put in your fields. | 23 Joseph said to the people, "Now that I have bought you and your land today for Pharaoh, here is seed for you so you can plant the ground. |
24 And when the grain is cut, you are to give a fifth part to Pharaoh, and four parts will be yours for seed and food, and for your families and your little ones. | 24 But when the crop comes in, give a fifth of it to Pharaoh. The other four-fifths you may keep as seed for the fields and as food for yourselves and your households and your children." |
25 And they said to him, Truly you have kept us from death; may we have grace in your eyes, and we will be Pharaoh's servants. | 25 "You have saved our lives," they said. "May we find favor in the eyes of our lord; we will be in bondage to Pharaoh." |
26 Then Joseph made a law which is in force to this day, that Pharaoh was to have the fifth part; only the land of the priests did not become his. | 26 So Joseph established it as a law concerning land in Egypt--still in force today--that a fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh. It was only the land of the priests that did not become Pharaoh's. |
27 And so Israel was living among the Egyptians in the land of Goshen; and they got property there, and became very great in numbers and in wealth. | 27 Now the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and were fruitful and increased greatly in number. |
28 And Jacob was living in the land of Goshen for seventeen years; so the years of his life were a hundred and forty-seven. | 28 Jacob lived in Egypt seventeen years, and the years of his life were a hundred and forty-seven. |
29 And the time of his death came near, and he sent for his son Joseph and said to him, If now I am dear to you, put your hand under my leg and take an oath that you will not put me to rest in Egypt; | 29 When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise that you will show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, |
30 But when I go to my fathers, you are to take me out of Egypt and put me to rest in their last resting-place. And he said, I will do so. | 30 but when I rest with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried." "I will do as you say," he said. |
31 And he said, Take an oath to me; and he took an oath to him: and Israel gave worship on the bed's head. | 31 "Swear to me," he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. |
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Emmy Rossum might be best known for her film and television work—she played Sean Penn's doomed daughter in Clint Eastwood's 2003 drama Mystic River, struggles to hold her dysfunctional family together on the Showtime series Shameless and will next be seen as a mystical caster in Beautiful Creatures, out February 14.
It was in the world of music, however, that this 26-year-old Manhattan native got her start. At the age of seven, she joined the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus, a gig that allowed her to work with the likes of Luciano Pavarotti and Franco Zeffirelli. In 2004, Emmy stepped into the legendary role of Christine Daae in the screen adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, earning a Golden Globe nomination in the process. Her second album Sentimental Journey is out today, so we caught up with the star to talk classic tunes, vintage clothes and how she keeps that amazing curly hair looking so freaking perfect.
Lucky: Sentimental Journey is heavily retro-influenced—the sound is totally different from that of your first album, Inside Out, which was very harmonic and meditative. Why is that?
Emmy Rossum: I made Sentimental Journey by myself, with my own money—and I did that so I could maintain creative control. I was in charge of everything from the artwork and imagery to the song choices. That way I knew it'd be my baby, that it wouldn't be tinkered with by anyone else.
Every track on the record is a classic cover. How did you go about choosing those specific songs?
It's all music I grew up listening to. From the beginning, I knew I wanted to work with a calendar theme. So there are 12 songs for 12 months, and they're meant to sort of take you on the emotional journey you experience throughout a year. So for instance, I knew the second song, since it's for February, would be a Valentine's Day song...and that the track for December would be holiday-themed. For that one, I picked a lesser-known Christmas song called "Pretty Paper" that I've always loved. And "Apple Blossom Time" was actually a song that my mom used to sing to me as a bedtime lullaby.
Between your opera training and current musical career, I have to ask: are you a karaoke fan?
I don't like karaoke, actually—although I like watching my friends do it! I think it just makes my perfectionist instinct kicks in, and I'll want a live band there with me while I'm singing. If I'm gonna do karaoke, I'm gonna sing something by the Spice Girls, though. I mean, "Wannabe?" It's a classic.
The artwork for Sentimental Journey is beautiful—those costumes! How did you pick them?
I had all these old photographs we used for references—images of old wedding dresses, performance pictures and costume photos, things from Pinterest. Then I worked with my stylist, Heidi Meek, and we went through Style.com to see what looks could work. We used pieces from Johanna Johnson, Katharine Kidd, Ralph Lauren, Anna Sui...Anna Sui's done some very vintage-inspired collections.
On this album, you cover tracks from the '20s, '30s, '40s and beyond. If you could travel back to any bygone era, which would it be and why?
Well, I love the Art Deco period, definitely—and the Edwardian era. I'm big into jewelry, so I tend to pick my favorite era based on the jewelry from that time! I'd say the Art Deco period, probably—although I wouldn't really want to live in that time because of the lack of women's rights. There were definitely some drawbacks to that era. But everything—music, style—was simpler back then. More glamorous and feminine.
Between Phantom of the Opera, Shameless and Beautiful Creatures, you've worn some pretty outrageous costumes onscreen. Which project's wardrobe was your personal favorite?
I love the costumes I wore in Beautiful Creatures—all these long, black dresses that are reminiscent of Rita Hayworth in Gilda. My character Ridley is sort of sinister—there's a darkness to her. It was so much fun to put on the nail extensions and everything—we spent hours in hair and makeup. But of course, as soon as we were done filming, I was ripping off the long nails and couldn't wait to get back to spending just 10 minutes in the makeup chair each day for Shameless!
You split your time between New York City and Los Angeles nowadays. How would you compare the two cities' styles?
L.A. is very bohemian, very trend-centric...whereas New York is old-school, more metropolitan, and that's definitely what I gravitate towards. I identify with that allure of comfort you find in L.A., but I could never be a boho California girl. It's just not in my DNA! I grew up on the east coast, so I love jackets, I love layering—and I love New York's metropolitan style. It's just too fun to dress up! I'd always rather be overdressed than underdressed.
When you're not working, what sort of pieces do you like to wear?
You mean, when I'm not having some sort of Top Chef challenge with my friends and wearing an apron over my outfit? If I'm running errands, I'm usually in jeans, ballet flats and simple jewelry. For a lunch meeting or something like that, I love dresses—day dresses, vintage dresses. Also, having come from a theater background, I love playing around with makeup and nail colors. I'm not as much into nail art as nail shapes and nail colors. I love doing a classic almond-shaped nail, or really bright, fun colors when my nails are short.
Where are some of your favorite places to shop?
I'm really into Etsy, to be honest! I get a lot of vintage hair ornaments and brooches on there. In terms of actual stores, I love Dovetail in Chicago—it's a great vintage store—and Playclothes in L.A. Oh, and Shareen Vintage! I love vintage. I just found the most amazing Chanel Converse from the '80s at a shop in Palm Springs—I think they're real? And I got some cool '80s sunglasses when I was in Russia recently. They're metal, with these etched flowers on them.
You're sort of the poster child for beautiful, natural curly hair in Hollywood—something I really respect, as a naturally curly girl myself. How do you keep yours looking so good?
I do a conditioning mask one or two times per week. I'll either sleep with it in, or leave it on for a few hours while I'm watching Top Chef or something. I like to touch up the natural curl a bit with a curling iron—there's a really natural-looking one called the Deep Waver that we use a lot on Shameless. I love Moroccanoil products, and Joico's Smooth Cure line. Most of the time, I like to just let it air-dry after washing, and then use that curling iron. I actually do keratin treatments before shooting Shameless, since my character is supposed to have slightly straighter hair than mine, but I let that grow out in between seasons.
Finally, is there any one item that's on your wish list for the season ahead?
I love Céline handbags—I'd love one of those. Maybe if I've been a really good girl I'll get one for my birthday...
How long do you have until then?
Oh, it's not until September. So yeah, I'm golden!
Sentimental Journey is out now.
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The first day of meetings and discussions at the World Social Forum has been marred by chaos over venues for the myriad sessions.
A source in the WSF's organising committee told IPS that the Vice Chancellor of Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) cancelled the Forum's bookings for rooms on the campus. A compromise has secured only 40 of the 200 seminar rooms initially reserved for the WSF, with students holding regular classes in the others.
"We are now frantically trying to pitch tents at the venue, so as to accommodate the seminars," the source said.
There are close to two thousand sessions planned for this week. WSF participants arriving at the campus this morning found many rooms occupied by students attending their normal lectures.
A Brazilian land rights group promptly set up in the shade of a tree to hold a discussion of land grabs in Brazil and in Africa. Others staged a noisy protest outside the university's administration bloc.
One of the protesters, Chilean Carolos Morales, said, "Maybe somebody at the university is not happy because even their own students will find out about a lot of issues of neo-capitalism and how they waste state resources on selfish things."
Groups staging panels and presentations were frantically searching for alternative venues throughout the day, and then trying as best they could to alert people as to where meetings are taking place. Many sessions originally scheduled for today had to be cancelled.


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Cablegram 115 CANBERRA, 12 May 1947, 11.55 a.m.
Your telegram 66.
1. We have carefully considered your telegram and after reviewing the whole situation we are prepared to enter into negotiations with you as part of the multilateral negotiations now in progress at Geneva. It is to be understood, however, that our negotiations will be exploratory and non-committal with a view to establishing whether there is a basis for a mutually advantageous agreement having regard not only to the balance of direct bilateral concessions and benefits but also to the multilateral concessions and benefits.
2. Our Delegation has already made clear [the] very real technical and political factors which limit our ability to make substantial reductions over any wide range of protective British Preferential Tariff Rates and to bind existing or reduced rates. We are also perturbed at the United States attitude on wool, the implications of which we are now examining.
3. We are fully appreciative of the special difficulties with which you are at present confronted and our Delegation will explore the matter thoroughly with your representatives.