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Henry Smith was Indicted for stealing, (on the 29th of June , from one John Hodges ,) Eleven Pewter Dishes, value 20 s. a Bason 12 d. some Plates; and some other Pewter, to a good value. The Evidence said, that the House was broke open, and that the Pewter was found upon him, and several Pick-locks were found about him . The Prisoner said, he found the Pewter, and the Pick lock Key, in the street, and used a many vain Stories to Extenuate the Crime; he was very peremptory, and look'd upon to be an Idle Fellow; so in the conclusion, he was found guilty both of Felony and Burglary.

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Art Fix: Francis Bacon piece sells for $142.4 Million
So...this is what the most expensive piece of art ever sold at an auction looks like. This 1969 triptych by Francis Bacon went for $142.4 million dollars at Christie's in NYC last night. Crazy.
From the NY Times:
When the bidding for "Three Studies of Lucian Freud" finally stopped, after more than 10 fraught minutes, the overflowing crowd in the salesroom burst into applause. Two disappointed bidders could be seen leaving the room. "I went to $101 million but it hardly mattered," said Larry Gagosian, the super-dealer who was trying to buy the painting on behalf of a client. Another contender was Hong Gyu Shin, the director of the Shin Gallery on Grand Street in Manhattan, who said he was bidding for himself.
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Active Trans Social -- Lakeview
WHEN: June 21, 2011, 5:30PM
WHERE: FIZZ, 3220 N Lincoln, Chicago
CTA Brown Line, Paulina Stop
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Meet up with your friends, neighbors and community leaders to discuss the future of biking, walking and transit in Lakeview. We'll be joined by 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack and Heather Way, Executive Director of the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, which recently completed the Lakeview Area Master Plan.
The master plan is a blueprint aimed at transforming Lakeview into an even better place to live, work and play. It identifies specific recommendations for improving biking and walking in the neighborhood, including enhanced bike lanes, covered bike parking, pedestrian paths and plazas, safer intersections and more! Come out and learn more about how the plan envisions transportation in Lakeview and how you can help make it a reality. After a brief update from the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce and Ald. Waguespack, stick around and socialize as we celebrate summer in Chicago. We'll also be raffling off some great bike gear from On the Route Bicycles.
The event will take place Tuesday, June 21, 5:30pm at FIZZ, 3220 N Lincoln. Free and open to the public, no RSVP necessary. Cash bar and food menu available.
Attend or organize a Social in your neighborhood to meet other local advocates and enjoy some fun social time.
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Immanuel's Church is pleased to present its 8th annual Glory of Christmas production. Experience the life changing story of Jesus that is at the heart of this season of wonder. An 80-voice choir, professional symphony orchestra, dancers, children's choir, cast, and a brand new script will leave you breathless. You will not want to miss this unforgettable experience for the whole family! For info contact: 301-989-4673(HOPE) For more info Click Here. |
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Canadian scientists looking into the very first land animals took a fish out of water and forced it to walk.
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It is hard to find a savory zucchini bread recipe that doesn't include cheese. I ate this type of bread at a restaurant once, and I fell in love with it.
Because I couldn't find a cheeseless recipe, I had to go with a slightly sweet version. It calls for a grated zucchini, half a can of pumpkin, and seasonal spices like cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
It's delicious either alone or topped with vanilla frosting. My husband likes to spread cream cheese on it.
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You don't have to own a Mac to use FileMaker's new Bento for iPad, but if you do, wireless sync adds extra incentive to take your personal databases on the go.
You don't have to own a Mac to use FileMaker's new Bento for iPad, but if you do, wireless sync adds extra incentive to take your personal databases on the go.
Bento offers iPad users a portable personal database for storing everything from birthdays and home expenses to recipes and an exercise log, with 25 templates to get you started. Integration with the address book, dialer, Safari browser, e-mail inbox, and Google Maps make Bento a useful iPhone app offering that could become a master storehouse for your separate lists; and one that quickly facilitates calls, mapping, and Web searches from within the app.
Bento's home screen displays all your data libraries, which you can swipe through to view. Other screens let you add a new library, search for entries, or sync to Bento on the Mac. Each new library is prepopulated with one dummy entry to get you started. While there is a dedicated search screen, a similar search field within each library facilitates more advanced investigations of your data.
While straightforward at the top level, Bento for iPad has a few more tricks tucked away--like the option to rate your contacts (your child's babysitters, for instance), and add additional data fields. Bento will also let you create subcollections within any record with the push of a button that looks like three overlapping squares. Those familiar with Bento 2 for Mac will note that while calculations and related records from the desktop version can be transferred to and used on the iPad version, you won't be able to create either on the device.
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Maine Air Emissions Inventory Reporting System
MAIRIS is a free, web-based reporting system developed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to assist Maine facilities with their annual air emissions reporting requirements. MAIRIS was specifically designed to meet the following program objectives and requirements:
- Consolidated Inventory Package MAIRIS was designed to seamlessly combine the criteria and hazardous air pollutant and greenhouse gas inventories, taking advantage of commonalities, such as facility identification and contact information, stack and geospatial coordinate information, and fuel throughputs.
- Quality Control Validation and Quality Assurance Feedback Tools MAIRIS provides instantaneous, quality control validation to facility users by vetting data inputs and providing extensive on-screen help at every step. More than 200 QA/QC checks, including comparison to last year's data and license permit limits, are incorporated. Electronic communications are used to submit inventories and to notify companies about the discrepancies in their submission.
- XML-Formatted Data, Deliverable to EPA via Maine Exchange Network Node Data submitted to Maine DEP doesn't stop in Augusta . The federal Consolidated Emissions Reporting Rule (68 FR 39682) requires the State of Maine to collect and submit an annual emissions inventory from point sources, and Maine's companion rule, 06-096 CMR Chapter 137, defines these requirements for Maine facilities. MAIRIS has been designed to exchange data with EPA using the XML format and Exchange Network node.
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Maine DEP Default Emission Factors
Maine DEP has preloaded MAIRIS with a "default" set of emission factors for this year's Hazardous Air Pollutant inventory. Facilities may use the default factors or their own factors, with proper documentation. The spreadsheet linked below sources each of DEP's default emission factors. If you have any questions abou the default factors, please contact Rich Greves (207) 287-7030
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Maine DEP collects the annual air emissions inventories using the new Maine Air Inventory Reporting System (MAIRIS). Registration of users is the first step in migrating to the new system.
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Hi. We are in the process of finishing our basement. We had some moisture problems in the past, but have had those corrected (and hurricane tested), before the buildout. Being a weenie, I also had french drains put in, clad the concrete slab walls with 1.5" XPS (nailed, glued and taped) then had OVRX subfloor installed (love it, btw - rock steady, quiet and warm) with metal stud framing built on top of the subfloor. The metal studs are filled with R-15 Roxul. So moisture problems are very unlikely.
My wife would like a wood floor in her photo studio, which is ~500 square feet, and since we are below grade that means engineered or laminate. It won't be a high traffic area, but I still want a durable hard wood. Also, I just don't dig laminates conceptually (my preference only, I don't want to defend it or diss laminates). I bought Roberts Super Felt underlayment to use under the wood floor, and although floating is an option, since we can nail into the OVRX, I think I'd like to go that route as I believe it will feel and sound more solid. Have been to HD and we both liked the Tarkett Genesis Birch Bordeaux, but that was before I decided to go for nailing it in (the Tarkett is a click lock engineered). I'm hoping to keep the materials cost under $5 / square ft. Any other brands / retailers / etc we should consider? The Tarkett is 3/8" thick, five-ply click lock. Would 1/2" or 9/16" make any noticeable difference when nailing the floor down? Also, is installation much more difficult and/or expensive doing nail down vs. click lock? Thanks! AdvertisementLast edited by MasonS; 12-13-2011 at 10:17 AM. |
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Well done to the hundred of people who turned out for the vigil on the Centre in Bristol on Friday evening and marched up to the BBC to protest against their biased reporting of the attacks in Gaza.
What next????
Protest for Gaza Saturday 17th November
Meet 2.00pm on the Centre in Bristol (opposite the Hippodrome) BS1 4UZ
Bring your placards, flags, whistles and banners.
Bring your friends and make it an even bigger turn-out and even more action
PLUS Another opportunity to help Palestine:-
Sunday 18th November – Bristol sponsored walk for Palestine
Join us for a ten mile circular walk linking the two universities in Bristol
START: 10.00am on College Green (bottom of Park Street) Bristol BS1 5SP
LUNCH: 1.00pm in the refectory at UWE Frenchay Campus
FINISH: 5.00pm outside the Wills Building of Bristol University (top of Park Street) BS8 1RJ
The route will take us through multi-cultural Easton, Eastville Park, and via the Frome River to UWE.
We'll return via Filton, Muller Road allotments, and the final ascent to Clifton.
We'll walk in small groups with local people and detailed route maps are available.
As well as raising money the aim to mobile students at both Universities and to celebrate the new Palestine group at UWE. Money raised will be split 50/50 between:-
1) UWE Conflict Scholarship Fund Started by the student occupation 2008/09 this funds students from Gaza to study at the University of West of England www1.uwe.ac.uk/aboutus/supporters/ourpriorities/conflictzonebursary.aspx
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• Morning Sickness Morning sickness usually occurs during the first few months of pregnancy and can take place any time of the day. Pregnant women can take small and frequent meals (such as 6-8 times in a day). You should avoid fried, spicy and greasy food as well as drink more water to prevent dehydration.
• Constipation During pregnancy, the body produces more female hormones than normal. It is the job of these hormones to make sure that the baby develops normally. But they also automatically slow down the woman's intestinal movements. To prevent constipation, drink plenty of fluids (e.g. 8-10 glasses of water or juice). Eat food high in fibre such as salads, bran cereals, fruits and vegetables. Exercise regularly as exercises can gently stimulate the bowel, which leads to improved digestion.
• Backache and Leg Pains During pregnancy, the growth of the uterus leads to the visible 'waddling' way of walking, especially during the last trimester. The development of the uterus also leads to an increased strain on the back muscles, thereby causing backache. To ease backache, wear flat shoes and sleep on firm mattress. When in a sitting position, use a straight back chair with a pillow placed behind the back. You may also consider taking calcium supplements, do gentle stretching exercises and getting body massages.
• Heartburn Heartburn is a burning sensation that often extends from the bottom of the breastbone to the lower throat. Although it is common and harmless, it can be quite uncomfortable for expecting women. You should eat small but frequent meals, avoid hot and spicy food as well as coffee. Avoid lying down after a meal, but rather, elevate your upper body to keep your stomach acids where they should be to aid digestion.
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Scott Redler is the Chief Strategic Officer of T3 Live, an online education platform that provides traders of all experience levels with market analysis, real-time access to strategies, and extensive training from trading professionals. Redler has been trading equities for more than 10 years.
Beginning his trading career at Broadway Trading in 1999, Redler moved on with Marc Sperling to Sperling Enterprises. As a manager at Sperling Enterprises, he continued to trade actively while working closely with all traders in the firm to dramatically increase performance.
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With the increasing importance of Investment Flows and the impossibility to get agreements for its liberalization at the multilateral level, the developed economies are pushing for its inclusion in one way or another in the bilateral trade agreements that are being negotiated and signed, more ostensibly since the collapse of the Doha Round of the WTO.
Through the study of the agreements already signed by the EU we can foresee what will be the expectations the European bloc has for the negotiations it is holding with the ASEAN nations. In this paper we try to make a first analysis an understanding of what it is aiming to get and how it would affect a set of countries with such disparities as ASEAN.
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The third base position provides a few elite blue-chippers at the top, some rebound candidates a little later, and plenty of potential sleepers in 2012. Our goal, as we have in the last few weeks, is to identify some of the better sleeper candidates at the position.
Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays. Some people probably cast their lots with Encarnacion in 2011 drafts, but as EE struggled early, he found himself on the wire in many leagues. That means there weren't as many owners that enjoyed his excellent post-break numbers, when he hit 11 HRs and stole seven bases in 234 at-bats while hitting .291 along the way. Brett Lawrie is now entrenched at the hot corner, leaving Encarnacion to stick to DHing. In his career, he's performed markedly better in that role, hitting .299/.362/.506 with 12 HRs in 271 at-bats as the DH versus .255/.333/.448 with 101 HRs in 2,344 at-bats as a 3B. Twenty homers seems likely with 500-plus at-bats as the DH, and 30 seems within reach. If he can do it with a quality batting average, you'll have the steal of the draft.
David Freese, Cardinals. The Cardinals third baseman posted a good-not-great .297/.350/.441 slash line with 10 HRs in 333 at-bats, but what really makes him stand out is his incredible postseason run, where a .397/.465/.794 slash line became the catalyst for a Cardinals championship. He broke postseason records for total bases and RBIs along the way. Does he have something like that in store for 2012? The power is there, but he'll have to hit a lot more fly balls to become a HR threat. His average is good, and while a .356 BABIP screams regression, Freese regularly puts up similar lofty totals. If you can get him outside the top 10 rounds, he's worth the gamble.
Chipper Jones, Braves. Many of the owners in your leagues are frothing at the mouth to pass over quality veterans for The Next Big Thing, but Chipper has proven reliable when healthy, which is unreliably not often unfortunately. However, he strung together 455 at-bats last year while hitting .275 with 18 HRs, putting him on the low-end of starting third basemen in mixed leagues. Does he have another 125 games in him this year? He'll be financially motivated, as a $9 million option in his contract for 2013 vests if he can reach 123 games played. With 400-500 relatively pain-free at-bats, you can rest assured that Chipper will outperform several of the young guns drafted ahead of him. Pay the low price in March and ride him for as long as he's healthy (bonus value in leagues with large DLs).
Mat Gamel, Brewers. The two Princes of the NL Central have fled for the American League, and for the Brewers, that could mean a regular gig for Mat Gamel. He hasn't impressed in previous chances, but the former top prospect certainly had an explosive 2011 season in the PCL, hitting .310 with 28 HRs in 493 at-bats. He's rightly drawn the Quad-A label, but this may be the year he shakes it if the team commits to him at 1B for the long haul. He should be eligible at third in your league, and if so, he possesses upside that's very hard to find at the position. One has to think that with enough ABs, Gamel could deliver at least the value of Mark Reynolds (with a higher average and a few less HRs). That's certainly nothing to scoff at at the end of a draft.
Brent Morel, White Sox. There's been some discussion here at the Cafe about which player could turn in a 2012 season akin to something Jose Bautista did in 2010 or Mike Morse in 2011, two players that returned enormous value based on their draft slots. For me, Morel could be one of those guys, although I certainly don't see him rising to elite levels. However, when a youngster hits eight HRs in September, as Morel did last year, you should take notice heading into the next season. The only players that could top that eight-HR total in September were Adrian Beltre, Ian Kinsler and Prince Fielder. The beautiful part about picking him up is that he'll cost you virtually nothing. You can grab him with your last pick and, if the HR binge was a mirage, cut him loose a few weeks into the season. What's there to lose?
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Finished while X was 8 years old. He loved and was shocked by the ending! 2014 I remember having to read "Bud, Not Buddy" as a fourth grader and honestly I didn't remember much of it...but rereading it as an adult opened my eyes to the beauty of the story itself. A young African-American boy on the hunt for his father with nothing but his gut-feeling, some posters, and a strange an that seems to come into play. The book is an adventure and it takes place in Michigan! Kids love to hear about history pertaining to their city/state, with a young relateable and motivated character, to take them on this journey. Genre: Historical Fiction Ages: 9-11 Theme: People helping each other Number of pages: 245 Great book! Talks about the Great Depression, and the journey a boy goes through to find a man that is believed to be his father. This story is one of my favorites! It is one that I think students will absolutely love. The story is about a young boy during the Depression who is trying to find his father. There are a lot of lessons that can be spun off of this book (Great Depression, jazz music, unions, etc.) This is by far my favorite book by Christopher Paul Curtis. This story is set during the Depression in Flint, Michigan and the main character, Bud, is trying to find his real father. I absolutely loved the story that Curtis is telling. I loved the characters as well, especially Bud. He is imaginative, curious, and resourceful. Once he comes to the conclusion that a famous jazz musician is his father, nothing will stop him from getting to where he is. I love how Curtis tells the reader everything that Bud goes through in order to get to the person that he thinks is his father. He has to endure fear, hunger, homelessness, and abuse from other people, but eventually he gets to where he is going with the help of some kind individuals. Curtis also does not avoid the difficulties that families went through during the depression. The reader was able to see the horrible living conditions of some families, and that they did not have enough to eat, but with some determination these families can get through anything that is thrown their way. I absolutely loved this book and it is one of my favorites in the historical fiction genre.
Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0553494104, Mass Market Paperback)"It's funny how ideas are, in a lot of ways they're just like seeds. Both of them start real, real small and then... woop, zoop, sloop... before you can say Jack Robinson, they've gone and grown a lot bigger than you ever thought they could." So figures scrappy 10-year-old philosopher Bud--"not Buddy"--Caldwell, an orphan on the run from abusive foster homes and Hoovervilles in 1930s Michigan. And the idea that's planted itself in his head is that Herman E. Calloway, standup-bass player for the Dusky Devastators of the Depression, is his father.Guided only by a flier for one of Calloway's shows--a small, blue poster that had mysteriously upset his mother shortly before she died--Bud sets off to track down his supposed dad, a man he's never laid eyes on. And, being 10, Bud-not-Buddy gets into all sorts of trouble along the way, barely escaping a monster-infested woodshed, stealing a vampire's car, and even getting tricked into "busting slob with a real live girl." Christopher Paul Curtis, author of The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, once again exhibits his skill for capturing the language and feel of an era and creates an authentic, touching, often hilarious voice in little Bud. (Ages 8 to 12) --Paul Hughes (retrieved from Amazon Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:59:44 -0400) Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father--the renowned bandleader, H.E. Calloway of Grand Rapids. |
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How to reduce the risk of severe hearing lossThursday, April 24th, 2014 Issue 17, Volume 18.
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, among adults ages 65 and older in the United States, 12.3 percent of men and nearly 14 percent of women are affected by tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears that can be intermittent or continuous and can vary in loudness. Some are quick to assume hearing loss is a natural side effect of aging, and while the relationship between age and hearing loss is strong, that does not mean men and women cannot take steps to protect their hearing and maintain it well into their golden ears. ⢠Limit workplace exposure to noise. Overexposure to noise while on the job is a leading cause of severe hearing loss, yet millions of people encounter hazardous levels of noise during a typical workday. For example, mechanics are routinely exposed to loud noise that stems from power tools or motor vehicle engines. This does not mean mechanics should take up a new trade, but they should approach the workday with a goal of protecting their hearing. Mechanics and other professionals who are routinely exposed to workplace noise can wear protectors that cover their ears or earplugs that reduce the impact of noise on their ears. ⢠Discuss side effects of medications with a doctor before taking them. Many people may be surprised to learn that certain medications can cause hearing loss. Some cancer drugs and certain antibiotics can cause hearing loss, including loss that may be permanent. In addition, when used regularly, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and acetaminophen can increase a persons risk of hearing loss. Some side effects related to hearing loss may disappear when a person stops taking the medication that is contributing to those side effects, but thats not always the case, so its best to discuss any potential side effects of medications with your physician before taking anything. ⢠Be especially careful when enjoying recreational activities that put hearing in harms way. Some celebratory activities are augmented by fireworks, and while fireworks may provide some stunning visual appeal to celebrations, that appeal could be coming at the expense of ones hearing. Hearing loss is sometimes caused by exposure to loud and sudden noises, such as those made by fireworks. When attending celebrations that include fireworks, stay as far away from the fireworks as possible and wear earplugs if necessary. Shooting enthusiasts may also be putting themselves in harms way. When visiting a shooting range or going on a hunting trip, they can protect their ears with headphones or ear plugs. The sudden pop of a gun or rifle can cause irreparable ear damage if steps have not been taken to protect their ears. ⢠Limit use of personal music players. Though its hard to predict how many of todays young people will suffer hearing loss down the road, its fair to assume hearing loss figures will be on the rise. Thats thanks in large part to increased usage of personal music players and smartphones and their accompanying earbuds and headphones that allow music fans to crank up their favorite tunes at all hours of the day regardless of location. The louder and longer a person listens to music through headphones or earbuds, the greater that persons risk of hearing loss may be. Those who want to protect their hearing for the long haul should limit their use of headphones and earbuds, and be sure to keep the volume down when they are using such devices. 0 comments Be the first to share your opinion on this article!
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Starter kit for MSP430 FRAM micro designs
Texas Instruments has introduced the MSP430 ULP (ultra low power) FRAM LaunchPad development platform which incorporates embedded FRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory).
The MSP-EXP430FR5969 evaluation module for the MSP4305969 microcontroller incorporates embedded FRAM, a non-volatile memory with high speed write access, for applications such as metering, wearable electronics and energy harvesting devices.
Embedded FRAM opens up MCU design
Available from Farnell element14, the dev kit includes TI's EnergyTrace++ debug system that enables developers to analyse power consumption down to 5nA resolution in real-time for each peripheral.
- MSP430 ULP FRAM technology-based 16-bit MSP430FR5969 MCU64KB FRAM / 2KB SRAM
- 16-Bit RISC Architecture up to 8-MHz FRAM access / 16MHz system clock speed
- 5x Timer Blocks
- Analog: 16Ch 12-Bit differential ADC, 16Ch Comparator
- Digital: AES256, CRC, DMA, HW MPY32
- 20 pin LaunchPad standard leveraging the BoosterPack ecosystem
The evaluation kit includes on-board eZ-FET emulation for programming, debugging and energy measurements. The board features on-board buttons and LEDs for quick integration of a simple user interface as well as a SuperCap allowing standalone applications without an external power supply.
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Kimi Raikkonen may have been McLarens main title challenger coming into last years British Grand Prix, but it was team mate Juan Pablo Montoya who stole the limelight at Silverstone, the Colombian putting in a characteristically aggressive drive to score his first win in a silver car.
After swallowing the bitter pill of a ten-spot grid penalty at the previous round at Magny-Cours, Raikkonen was hoping for better luck in Britain. It didnt happen. He qualified less than three hundredths of a second behind Fernando Alonso, but another failed Mercedes V10 demoted him to 12th on the grid, dealing another heavy blow to the Finns world championship hopes, while Montoya took P3 on the grid. As in France, however, Raikkonen made the best of a bad situation and overall it was McLaren, not Renault, who emerged the weekends winners.
Sunday afternoons front row consisted Alonso and Jenson Button, giving British fans hope of a home win, or at least BARs first podium of the year. Montoya had other ideas, sprinting from third on the grid to pass Button into Turn 1 and come alongside the leading Renault. By the time they reached Becketts, the Colombian had muscled ahead of Alonso, in a move that effectively clinched his first win for McLaren. Raikkonen had a strong first lap too, moving up to eighth, but then got stuck behind a slow-moving Jarno Trulli-Michael Schumacher train, which ended his slim hopes of victory. He eventually moved up to third, thanks in part to the luckless Giancarlo Fisichella stalling during his second Renault pit stop. At the front, Alonso stayed in touch with Montoya, but vital time lost lapping Trulli (several drivers later complained of a lack of blue flags) meant he wasnt close enough to challenge for the win in the final stages.
It really was a McLaren-Renault race, just 18 seconds covering their four cars at the finish. Button was a lonely fifth for BAR, 40 seconds behind Montoya, while Ferrari were even further off the pace, Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello crossing the line for sixth and seventh over a minute and a quarter after the winner. Ralf Schumacher took the final point for Toyota, just ahead of team mate Trulli, as once again the Japanese team struggled to convert a strong qualifying performance into race pace.
Most disappointed, however, were Williams, who were still unable to get to grips with the Mark II FW27, despite running Nick Heidfeld in the older car to carry out a back-to-back comparison. Mark Webber did prove quicker in the newer machine, but only just, the pair coming home a distant 11th and 12th, leaving them plenty to do ahead of engine partner BMWs home race in Germany.
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Under tiered crystal chandeliers in Beijing's vast, colonnaded Great Hall of the People on Tiananmen Square, Chinese architect Wang Shu inclined his head as Thomas Pritzker bestowed on him the red ribbon bearing the bronze Pritzker Prize medallion. The event was charged with cultural and political significance as Chinese dignitaries, including Vice-Premier Li Keqiang and Beijing's mayor Guo Jinlong, officiated the May 25th ceremony. Wang is the second Chinese-born architect to win the Pritzker, but he's also an advocate for traditional architecture—in some conflict with China's penchant for new, modern projects.
Nothing was left to chance as passports and identity cards were checked and passes issued to a mixed audience of Chinese nationals and foreign visitors. Chairman Mao looked on from his billboard portrait on the Forbidden City walls as the cavalcade of dignitaries and guests alighted from their cars and buses on the steps of the imposing, Soviet-era, ornate, peristyle Great Hall. The event was tightly choreographed, with each speaker timed to the minute in a ceremony lasting barely a half hour. Reported on national television, the brief ceremony was followed by a cocktail reception and a banquet at the Park Hyatt Hotel on Beijing's 16-lane ceremonial avenue, Jianguomenwai Street.
The choice of China as the 2012 Pritzker venue was made over a year before the prize's vote; the election of a Chinese architect simply coincided with the selection of Beijing. Following the Beijing Olympics of 2008 and Shanghai's World Expo of 2010, the Pritzker ceremony marked another step in China's emergence on architecture's world stage. (The choice of China as the 2012 Pritzker venue was made over a year before the vote itself: the election of a Chinese architect simply coincided with the selection of Beijing.)
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(Markleysburg, Pennsylvania-October, 6, 2013)-Simply put, there was a duel at the Knob.
Tim Senic and Scott Rhodes, the only two drivers with a shot at the 2013 Super Late Model championship entering Saturday's final points race, battled throughout the 25-lap event at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex, Saturday. Rhodes, who entered the event 33 points behind Senic, led the majority of the event, but Senic made a daring outside move on the final lap to grab the lead and his sixth victory at the Knob, this season. The victory also garnered Senic his second track championship at the Markleysburg, Pennsylvania oval on Schaeffer's Oil night.
D.J. Troutman shot out to an early led, and he led the first two circuits. A turn one incident, involving Troutman and Mel Minnick, Jr., allowed Rhodes to inherit the lead. Rhodes then took command of the race at lap three, but he was being challenged by Senic, who had moved to second from his seventh-starting position. For the next 19 circuits, Rhodes led as he piloted his No. 83 machine in the low groove. Senic was on Rhodes's heels and attempted, multiple times, to move by Rhodes on the inside line. Finally, at lap 23, Senic moved to the outside line in an effort to move around Rhodes. On the final lap, Senic moved to the outside of Rhodes as the two motored down the back stretch. It appeared as if Senic brushed the wall as he made his bid for the lead. A drag race between the two ensued off turn four, and Senic beat Rhodes to the finish line to claim the win and championship.
"If I didn't kiss the back stretch wall, I said hello to it," said a smiling Senic while standing beside his No. S2 Rocket in Victory Lane. "Scott (Rhodes) is a good driver, and I knew he was going to be tough to beat. I knew it was going to be hard to move by him on the inside, so I decided to give the outside line a shot," Senic added. "It feels really good to win this championship," the Elkins, West Virginia driver added.
Rhodes, of Somerset, Pennsylvania, was forced to settle for second. Stoystown, Pennsylvania's Ron Delano, Jr., piloted the No. 26 car of his son, Brandon's, to place third. Keyser, West Virginia's Bob Gordon finished fourth, and Minnick, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, recovered from the early-race mishap to finish fifth. Senic and Uniontown's Michael Lake won the two heat races.
The RUSH Late Model event proved dramatic as Ken Herman and Troy Shields entered the event 16 points apart in a bid for the championship. Shields, who entered as the point leader, began the race in eighth, while Herman started third. George Kowatic, making an infrequent appearance at the Knob, led the first 10 laps with Herman in second. At the halfway mark, Herman was second and Shields was eighth. At that moment, both drivers were tied for the points lead.
On a lap 11 restart, Michael Lake moved by Herman to take second. This, for the moment, gave Shields the points lead. The next lap, however, Shields succumbed to mechanical woes and stopped on the track in turn one. Shields was pushed to the pit area, and his bid for a championship was finished. Kowatic led the next four laps, but Lake moved by for the lead on lap 17. Lake held the lead for the final three laps to take the win, followed by Kowatic, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, in second. Herman, of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, finished third, which was good enough to secure him the track championship. Mount Morris, Pennsylvania's Greg Lemley finished fourth and Elkins' Garret Paugh rounded out the top five. Mount Claire, West Virginia's Troy Frazier and Lake were the heat race winners.
Graysville, Pennsylvania's Denny Nakutis entered the E-Mod event with a healthy points advantage that guaranteed him the championship. With the championship already decided, this event was all about who would win the race. Gassaway, West Virginia's Carl Payne led the first four laps, but Ellenboro, West Virginia's Del Cunningham overtook Payne for the lead on lap five. Cunningham held the top spot until lap seven when he was passed by Morgantown, West Virginia's Brent Trimble. For the remaining eight circuits, Trimble pulled away from the field to grab the checkers and the 108th win of his career. Cunningham finished second, and Nakutis took third. This was the second-consecutive championship for Nakutis at the Knob. Payne finished fourth and Newburg, West Virginia's Jim Pyles claimed fifth. Trimble and Morgantown's Deana Groves won the heat races.
Like Nakutis, McClellandtown, Pennsylvania's Jim Byers entered the Street Stock event with a large points lead that made him the shoe-in for the championship. The 15-lap feature began with Bill Pluta out front for the first lap. Farmington, Pennsylvania's Marty Spade took the lead on lap two, and he never looked back as he stormed to his third win of the season. Fort Hill, Pennsylvania's Jason Gibbs claimed second, and Tarentum, Pennsylvania's Jason Fosnaught took third. Byers, who was involved in an early-race, multiple-car spin in turn one, recovered to finish fourth. Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania's Joe Kelley rounded out the top five. Pluta, of Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania, and Byers won the heat races.
A dramatic points battle and a first-time winner were the topics of conversation for many following the Chargers event. Mill Run, Pennsylvania's Kyle Burkholder entered the event 26 points ahead of Uniontown's J.T. Baird. Burkholder led the first three laps, but Baird moved by to take the top spot on lap four. Baird held the top spot until lap seven, when apparent contact between Baird and Burkholder in turn four sent Baird's car in a spin bringing out the caution. Both, Baird and Burkholder, were ordered to the rear of the field. Confluence, Pennsylvania's Eric Miller inherited the lead on lap eight restart. Miller, who was looking for his first-ever win, was forced to contend with a hard-charging Justin Howell, who was just behind him. Baird and Burkholder advanced their way through the field, and a four-car tussle for the lead ensued for the top spot. Sometimes two and three wide, the foursome battled in close proximity. Off turn four on the final lap, a four-car drag race ensued. At the line, Miller eclipsed Howell by mere feet to claim his first victory. Howell finished second. Baird took third, and Burkholder's fourth-place effort was good enough to claim the track championship. Windber, Pennsylvania's David Beahr finished fifth. Howell and Baird won the heat races.
Paul Koffler, Jr.'s 68-point lead entering the final Roadrunner points race was enough to secure him the championship. Koffler finished second in the event, but this race was all about Steve Settle of West Leisenring, Pennsylvania. Settle led the entire distance to claim his third win of the season; however, he was forced to contend with Uniontown's Cody Quarrick. The two drivers ran nose-to-tail for the event. With two laps remaining, the two made contact coming off turn four. The contact cut Quarrick's tire, and he was forced to retire from the event. Settle led the final two circuits to claim the win. Koffler, also of West Leisenring, finished second and claimed the track championship. Connellsville's David Friend finished third, and Somerset's Cindy Rhodes took fourth. Dunbar, Pennsylvania's Ed Leonard finished fifth. Heat winners were Quarrick and Settle.
Racing will return to Roaring Knob, Oct. 17 and 18, for the season finale. The RUSH Late Model Series will highlight the card in its Northern States Classic, RUSH National Championship two-day show. The Street Stocks, E-Mods, Mod-Lites and Roadrunners will also be in action as those divisions will run features on Friday and Saturday. Please monitor www.roaringknob.com for more details and starting times in the coming days.
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Super Late Models: 1. Tim Senic, 2. Scott Rhodes, 3. Ron Delano, Jr., 4. Bob Gordon, 5. Mel Minnick, Jr., 6. Jason Miller, 7. Greg Gellner, 8. Michael Lake, 9. Jim Fosnaught, 10. Quintin Wyandt, 11. D.J. Troutman DNS: Mike Steck and Ron Wiles
High Gear Speed Shop RUSH Late Models: 1. Michael Lake, 2. George Kowatic, 3. Ken Herman, 4. Greg Lemley, 5. Garrett Paugh, 6. Russell Baird, Jr., 7. Jeremy Zufall, 8. Dylan Lewis, 9. Troy Frazier, 10. Ron Smithley, 11. Cody Rogers, 12. Jonathan Sines, 13. Eddie Starkey, 14. Troy Shields, 15. Corey Metheny, 16. Scott Bittinger, 17. Brian Rankin
Krause Electric E-Mods: 1. Brent Trimble, 2. Del Cunningham, 3. Denny Nakutis, 4. Carl Payne, 5. Jim Pyles, 6. Justin Milburn, 7. Adam Fulton, 8. Josh Friend, 9. Robin Maxson, 10. Deana Groves DNS: Nick Wilson
Penn Summitt Insurance Agency Street Stocks: 1. Marty Spade, 2. Jason Gibbs, 3. Jason Fosnaught, 4. Jim Byers, 5. Joe Kelley, 6. Joey Zambotti, 7. Scott Spade, 8. Bob Nelson, 9. Bill Pluta, 10. Barry Farris, 11. Rick Nicely, 12. Buddy Fickes, 13. Herb Karlinsey, 14. Dustin Isner, 15. Brian Blake, 16. Mark Peck
Fort Necessity Garage Chargers: 1. Eric Miller, 2. Justin Howell, 3. J.T. Baird, 4. Kyle Burkholder, 5. David Beahr, 6. Brandon Fickes, 7. Brad Jenkins, 8. Ken Burkholder, 9. C.J. Nicola DNS: Cody Colflesh
Newt's York Bar 4-Cylinder Roadrunners: 1. Steve Settle, 2. Paul Koffler, Jr., 3. David Friend, 4. Cindy Rhodes, 5. Ed Leonard, 6. Paul Koffler, Sr., 7. Steve Riggleman, 8. Dustin Detrick, 9. Cody Quarrick, 10. Dustin Detrick
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Our most recent Los Angeles magazine post, Confessions of A Guilty Mama Part One: Photobooks, may cause a pang of anxiety. It's about all of those kid pictures eating up your hard drive or fading away in plastic bins. The post is the first in a series on Mama Guilt.
After you've calmed down and recognized that you are part of the majority (the non-photobook makers), we wanted to share practical tips on organizing your pictures. Where to begin? Here are the basics to get started and a couple of links to some stellar suggested organizing systems:
- Start with your most recent pix and work back. Don't make yourself crazy trying to address photos dating back to 2002.
- Edit, edit, edit. It's tough to do, kinda like throwing away your kid's artwork (which we will address another time), but you do not need multiple just okay shots. Get rid of ones that are blurry, too dark, too bright or of people you don't even know. Create a routine so that every time you transfer your pictures from your camera to your computer, you go through them right then to delete.
- Create folders by kid and year, ie: Maverick Photobook 2010, and go through events picking your top 3-5 pictures and drop them into the folder. Use that folder to create your photobook for the year. You could also create special folders for Grandparent Holiday Gifts or a special Baby Book filled with all star pix. You can even create a folder of pictures to print and put into old school photo albums.
- While your going through events, name each event and each jpeg to make them easier to search later. Use the date and a brief description, like 2008_10_31 Halloween or 20081031 Halloween. Most photo programs will allow you to rename entire batches of pictures to save time.
- Consider including key words, or "tagging", in your photo-naming strategy, then you can easily search for photos by specific themes. (Flickr, Picasa, iPhoto and Lightroom all allow this.)
- Back-up photos onto DVDs and/or external hard drives. Ideally, every 3 months. Calendar it. Keep one set of DVDs or a hard rive at home and one someplace else (spouse's office, grandma's, etc.). Nothing is worse than having a hard drive crash. Soraya lost most of Lila's first photos this way; it is devastating.
- Use holidays and birthdays as a reminder to make at least one annual photobook. Maybe an annual (and reasonable) gift for grandparents for Christmas or Hannukah? Maybe around Mother's Day? Or each child's birthday? Make it a ritual.
- Got a million iPhone pix? Download the Mosaic App onto your phone or iPad. You can VERY easily create and order super cool books from your phone. See a pic below.
These super smart folks have broken down organizing photos into fantastic step-by-step guides:
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Newman's bags $400m in QR sale
PUBLISHED: 08 Oct 2012 09:43:00 | UPDATED: 12 Oct 2012 04:12:17PUBLISHED: 08 Oct 2012 PRINT EDITION: 08 Oct 2012Jenny Wiggins, Matthew Cranston and Sarah Thompson
The Queensland government has generated a $400 million profit after selling more than half its stake in railroad group QR National at a premium despite the worsening outlook for commodity prices.
Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls argued the government got the "best possible" price for $1.5 billion of shares – just over half its 34 per cent stake – after striking a deal to sell stock at $3.47 per share.
Rarely for a "block trade" of this size, it was done at a premium to trading over the past five days.
One-third of the stock was placed over the weekend with a small group of sovereign wealth funds and pension funds believed to include the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board. The government plans to sell the remaining $1 billion to QR National via a buyback in November.
The sale was engineered by investment bank UBS and lifted QR shares 5 per cent to $3.65 on Monday.
Reaction to the structure of the deal, which eschewed an offer to the vast majority of existing domestic shareholders, was mixed.
Mixed reaction
"There were a lot of investors waiting for this, and were even short the stock anticipating a friendly deal for shareholders," one QR investor said.
However, another large shareholder argued: "This isn't new shares issued by the company so there is no entitlement concept here – it is about maximising the price for the vendor".
QR chief Lance Hockridge defended the selective placement. "I'm aware of the sentiment but it's the nature of a deal like this," he told The Australian Financial Review.
The sale is a victory for QR National which has been pushing the government to reduce its holdings to remove the "overhang" on its stock price. "It was really a meeting of minds," Mr Hockridge said. "It was a quality and elegant situation."
Support from overseas
While many domestic fund managers shunned the QR float in late 2010, overseas institutions have historically been more supportive. Phil Green, a partner at UK-based QR National shareholder, The Children's Investment Fund Management, said the group was pleased with the outcome.
"As a long-term investor ourselves we were pushing very hard for a buyback," Mr Green told The Australian Financial Review.
"The Treasury has shown itself to be quite clever in taking this approach because one of the things that has been hurting the stock price over the last six months was the government overhang. The Treasury can now control the timing and manner of any further sale of its remaining 16 per cent holding."
The proceeds from the sale will be used to pay down state debt.
Mr Nicholls acknowledged that concerns over "commodity prices and volumes" helped spur the government into a sale of its holdings less than two months after the ending of an escrow period.
The escrow has been in place since QR National's $6.2 billion float in late 2010, when institutional investors bought stock at $2.55 per share.
The stock traded above $4 before weakening as the economic outlook deteriorated.
QR National's 2012 coal haulage volumes missed forecasts due to tougher competition among coal prices and project delays.
"There's no doubt at the moment things are somewhat more subdued than we would have seen six or 12 months ago," Mr Hockridge said yesterday, adding that customers were finding it harder to get financing for projects and marginal project ideas had "gone away" or been delayed.
Expansion Delayed
The slowdown has also delayed QR National's investment in expansion projects, freeing up cash for the $1 billion buyback, which needs to be approved by shareholders at the group's annual meeting next month.
QR National has pushed back its annual meeting from November 7 to November 21 to give shareholders more time to consider the proposal.
The Queensland government will not be able to vote its remaining stake at the meeting.
"It does take advantage of our ability to use our balance sheet for what we believe is a very sensible solid investment for our shareholders," Mr Hockridge said.
If the buyback is approved, QR National will suspend its current on-market share buyback, which has raised $50 million to date.
Gearing to double
The buyback will also increase QR National's gearing, which was only 13 per cent at the end of its 2012 financial year, to around 25 per cent.
Mr Nicholls claimed on Monday that the debate over QR National's late 2010 privatisation, which was unpopular with many investors, had been won.
"I think a lot of people would say [the privatisation ] has not been a good thing because of the loss of political faith that it engendered," he said. "I guess that fight has been had."
The sale price was a 2.2 per cent premium to Queensland government's most recent budget estimates, and a 1.1 per cent premium to QR National's five-day volume weighted average price (VWAP), whereas most secondary stock sales or block trades are done at a discount to VWAP prices.
The government plans to continue holding 18 per cent of QR National in the near term to take advantage of any increases in the share price.
But it has not ruled out eventually selling all its holdings in the railroad group.
Bankers expect that it will be easier for the government to sell its remaining shares, worth around $1.35 billion, in placements to institutional or retail shareholders now that it has reduced the size of its stake.
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PR No. 81
Press release
Islamabad, October 08, 2011
World Post Day is celebrated every year on 9th October. Joining hands with world postal community Pakistan Post is celebrating World Post Day on 9th October 2011 with reference to 138th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union Pakistan Post re-affirms its commitments to the Universal Postal Union objective at providing postal services and financial services meeting customer demands based on technology driven competitive environment.
Chairman/Director General, Pakistan Post Raja Ikram ul Haq will hoist UPU flag at Pakistan Post Headquarters building and will read message of the Director General of the Universal Postal Union in a simple ceremony.
Similar UPU-flag hoisting ceremonies will also be held in postal circles all over Pakistan.
PR No. 82
Press release
Islamabad, October 08, 2011A meeting was held in the Presidency Saturday evening to brief the President on the steps being taken to implement the Supreme Court's judgment in Suo Moto case about law and order situation in Karachi.
The meeting was attended among others by Governor Sindh Dr. Ishratul Ebad Khan, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Attorney General Maulvi Anwarul Haq, Former Law Minister Dr. Babar Awan, Law Minister Sindh Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, Home Minister Sindh Mr. Manzoor Hussain Wassan and Chief Secretary Sindh Raja Muhammad Abbas. Ms. Farahnaz Ispahani and Ms. Mehreen Anwer Raja were also present during the meeting.
Spokesperson to the President Mr. Farhatullah Babar said that the meeting was specially convened by the President to apprise himself of the steps that had so far been taken for implementation of the verdict.
The Chief Minister Sindh briefed the meeting on the steps taken by the provincial Government for the implementation of the verdict and the steps that will further be taken.
Mr. Farhatullah Babar said that the Supreme Court announced verdict in the case on Thursday. The full verdict is covered in 156 pages.
Spokesperson said that the President expressed satisfaction that all concerned agencies of the Government were cognizant of the need to implement the verdict and that some measures were already taken.
PR No. 83
Press release
Prime Minister inaugurates Mir Waiz Maulvi Muhammad Farooq Medical College in Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad: October 8, 2011Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani visited Muzaffarabad today and inaugurated the first Medical College in AJ&K, which was announced by the Prime Minister to be called as Mir Waiz Moulvi Muhammad Farooq Shaheed Medical College
in recognition of Mir Waiz's heroic struggle for the rights of the Kashmiri people, a struggle for which he laid down his life.
The medical college has been built at the cost of Rs. 361.5 million with the assistance of the Turkish government and the Chairman Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA).
The Prime Minister, in his address on the occasion, said that the Kashmiri people had special place in the heart of every Pakistani and they would continue to extend them their unwavering moral, political and diplomatic support till the attainment of their inalienable right to self-determination.
The Prime Minister said that the Quaid-i-Azam, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto focused on the cultural, historical and intellectual affinities of the Kashmiri people with Pakistani people, which continue to serve as a source of inspiration to the both people.
The Prime Minister, mindful of the socio-economic development of the people, availed the opportunity and directed the relevant department to immediately start work on Muzaffarabad-Kohala-Lower Topa duel carriageway as per his announcement made during his visit to the capital in May this year.
The Prime Minster also announced the creation of 2000 vacancies in the AJ&K Police Department, which would help the government a great deal to further improve the law and order situation there besides providing jobs to the young people.
The Prime Minister announced the establishment of Information Technology University at Rawala Kot, adding that he could have done so before the elections of the Council but he did not do so with the sole purpose to promote healthy and fair democratic culture in the country. "I did not want to give the impression of influencing the election results," the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister thanked the people of AJ&K for extending massive support to the PPP candidates in the recent elections and by the grace of God, the Party had emerged as the single largest party with comfortable majority. 'We are with you whether you have voted for us or not', he added. The Prime Minister asserted that no other Party was in a position to deliver and all the far-reaching and futuristic projects will be completed by the democratic government of the PPP.
The Prime Minster paid rich tributes to the Prime Minister of Turkey and the Turkish people for their generous assistance in rehabilitation of the earthquake- hit people including building up of infrastructure in AJ&K. Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Mustafa Babur Hizlan was also present on the occasion. The Prime Minister also recalled his visited to the region in the company of Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.
The Prime Minister, in his speech, expressed his deep sense of gratitude to the international community, people ofPakistan, NGOs and Armed Forces in rescue and relief operations soon after the horrific earthquake that hit the country on October 8, 2005.
The Prime Minister said that all the IDPs had been settled in their homes with honour and dignity. Billions of rupees were spent to build the infrastructure, which included school and health facilities, buildings, roads, government offices and houses. Out of 7790 projects, about 3752 had been completed and handed over to relevant departments while work on 2613 projects was at the various stages of completion, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister highly appreciated the governments of the Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, China and the US for generous help for the earthquake victims. Such a gigantic task would have not been handled by the Government of Pakistan on its own. The Prime Minister made a particular mention of the United Nations, which actively remained engaged to apprise the world community the magnitude of the disaster in order to convince them that more help was required.
Earlier, Minister for Kashmir Affairs Mian Manzoor Ahmad Watto, while addressing the ceremony, said that the reconciliation policy of the President and the Prime Minister had paid political dividends in the form of unprecedented victory of the PPP in the recently held elections.
President of AJ&K Sardar Muhammad Yaqub in his address said that the Kashmiris would not rest till the realization of their dream of independence from the Indian occupation.
The President said that the credit to build three Medical Colleges would also go to the PPP government.
Prime Minister of AJ&K, Chaudhry Abdul Majid, in his speech thanked the people of AJ&K for reposing their confidence in the PPP for the next five years. He said that we were happy that development of AJ&K constituted the priority of the Pakistan Government.
The Prime Minister of AJ&K complimented the present democratic government for projecting the cause of Kashmiri people at the international forums in general and at the UN in particular. He demanded the striking down of the draconian laws from the occupied Kashmir, withdrawal of Indian troops from occupied territory, and the release of Kashmiri leaders and workers from the Indian jails. The Prime Minister declared that Pakistan was the country of all of us and Kashmir GuaranteedPakistan's
Earlier, Chairman ERRA said that his organization had completed 55% of its total portfolio while, the rest are being completed.
Prayers were offered for the eternal peace of those who perished in the earthquake on October 8, 2005.
PR No. 84
Press release
Islamabad, October 8, 2011Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi on their National Day falling on October 9, 2011.
In his message, the Prime Minister said "On behalf of the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as well as on my personal behalf, I wish to extend to you and the Government of the Republic of Uganda, our heartiest greetings, on the occasion of Independence Day of Uganda.
Under your leadership, I am confident that the existing bonds of amity and cooperation, between our two governments shall be further deepened in times ahead."
PR No. 85
Press release
Islamabad: October 8, 2011Newly appointed Ambassador for Women Empowerment, Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani, has expressed her resolve to work for the cause of women empowerment, adding that economic empowerment of the women was a key to achieve this objective. She said that she would try her level best to come up to the trust reposed in her by the government by appointing her as Ambassador of Women Empowerment.
Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani expressed these views while addressing Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Multan today. She said that the country was beset by a number of problems including that of terrorism and extremism and the empowerment of women could help eliminate these tendencies.
Fiza Batool Gilani said that she wanted to make Multan a model district with regard to employment of women and also espouse this right across the country through a women movement.
Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani said that exploitation of women was a global issue, which was not merely restricted to Pakistan and underscored the need of concerted and sustained efforts in this regard.
Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani asked the male members of society to stand by women in their struggle for empowerment as only full and unhindered participation of women into national life could put Pakistan on the trajectory of social and economic development. She said that she took up the task of working for women causes because her father Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani encouraged her to do so.
Syeda Fiza Batool Gilani appreciated the untiring efforts of the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry in carving out a niche in the world of business and finance, adding that their success proved that they were fully capable of achieving high standards in their professions.
Underscoring the need of empowering women at the grassroots, she asked the Women Chamber to prepare a three-tiered management cadre of women who would impart skill development training to less educated women in an attempt to make them economically self-reliant.
She said that showcasing the work of Pakistani women at the global level would help promote Pakistan's soft image besides being a source of respectable livelihood for them. She assured the Women Chamber that the government would support them in their efforts to become good entrepreneurs and also facilitate them to export their products.
PR No. 86
Press release
Distribution of ownership documents to borrowers of HBFCL in 2005 earthquake hit area in Presidency
Finance Minister distributed title/ownership documents among the borrowers
Over 5000 families get the benefit.
Islamabad: October 8, 2011A special ceremony was held in the Presidency today to distribute ownership documents to the borrowers of HBFCL ((House Building Finance Company Limited) of the earthquake hit areas.
The ceremony was attended among others by Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Federal Minister for Finance, President AJK Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan and members of AJK cabinet.
Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Federal Minister for Finance distributed title/ownership documents among the borrowers of HBFCL.
Later during his remarks, the Finance Minister thanking the President and the Prime Minister for their support and especial concern for providing relief and the rehabilitation of the earthquake affected people said that that October 8, 2005 was a tragic day in Pakistan's calendar as on this very day a devastating earthquake of unparalleled catastrophe wreaked havoc in AJK and northern areas of Pakistan. He said that the devastation was widespread and Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Mansehra and Balakot were declared calamity hit areas.
The Finance Minister said that for the rehabilitating the affected people, the Government took a number of initiatives. He said that a survey team concluded that the houses financed by the House Building Finance Company Limited were substantially damaged or completely destroyed, making them totally uninhabitable in Bagh, Balakot, Muzzaffarabad and Mansehra districts. Considering the level of devastation and hardship caused by the earthquake, the recovery of HBFCL loans was suspended. The Finance Minister said that in order to write-off the loans, an amount of Rs. 916 million outstanding against 5214 borrowers of HBFCL was claimed from the Government. He said that it was entirely to the credit of the present Government that it approved the claims and processed them speedily, thereby benefiting over 5000 families who had lost everything in the earthquake.
On this occasion, the Finance Minister, on behalf of the President congratulated all involved in this process and especially those who have benefited from this substantial social intervention of the present Government.
The Finance Minister said that all the pro-people and people's welfare oriented measures were a manifestation of conscious efforts by the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani to restore to the poor classes their dignity and their rights.
President AJK Muhammad Yaqoob Khan, speaking on the occasion thanked President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani for providing great relief to the earthquake victims. He also called upon HBFCL to continue providing assistance to the other affectees of these areas so that they are able to achieve economic viability.
PR No. 87
Press release
Message of Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani
Prime Minister of Pakistan
On the occasion of World Post Day
(October 9, 2011)
Islamabad: October 8, 2011World Post Day is being observed today to mark the 138th anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU). It is the second oldest organization of the world and was established in 1874. The purpose of celebrating this day is to highlight the importance of postal services in facilitating contacts and strengthening bonds. I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to staff and officers of Pakistan Post on this occasion.
Universal Postal Union is instrumental into enhancing cooperation and building bridges amongst different nations and cultures. It has promoted the concept of 'Global Village' by declaring the whole world as "a single postal territory".
There were apprehensions that with the onset of state-of-the-art means of communication, such as community websites i.e. facebook, twitter, courier services, internet and smart cell phones, the Postal Sector would not be able to keep pace with these digital development. Realizing the cutting-edge competition and imperatives of technology-driven era, the postal sector reorganized itself and reinvented its relevance through innovative approach. This ability to adapt to changes explains the viability of postal sector in a world dominated by facebook, orkut and twitter.
Automation, diversification and a gradual shift to financial services have helped the postal industry to meet customers' demand and maintain a decent share of the market. UPU's role has helped the developing world in modernizing their postal networks.
I wish Pakistan Post a bright future.


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A collage artist combs through glamour shots of forgotten Hollywood actors to create compelling celebrity mashups
For the collage series MARRIAGE, the British conceptual artist John Stezaker scavenged through junk shops, bookstores and eBay for publicity photos of now-forgotten 1940s and '50s Hollywood actors and actresses. He then cut and glued them together, creating two-faced portraits like the one above, Marriage (Film Portrait Collage) XXXI, that transformed the bland, stagy glamour shots into arresting new faces. "Somehow, when they got broken up and recombined, real people seemed to emerge," he told the Guardian. Stezaker, now in his 60s, helped pioneer conceptual art in Britain more than 40 years ago, but he has achieved wide fame only in the past decade as his work caught the attention of trendsetting art collectors such as Charles Saatchi.


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AB 27, sponsored by Assemblyman Jose Medina, D-Riverside, was approved by the Assembly Higher Education Committee and is now bound for the Assembly Appropriations Committee. "Today's approval to fully fund the school of medicine ... is the first step towards ensuring the Inland Empire region receives access to affordable and basic health care," Medina said. "This bill would allow students to study medicine in our community and continue on to practice and serve the needs of our region." The university's inaugural class of 50 medical students will begin courses this fall. More than 2,400 applied. "Financial support for the medical school is the single best use for funding from the state," said Dr. G. Richard Olds, dean of the UCR School of Medicine. "The school will create doctors for the future, and it will also serve as an immediate positive impact on the economy of the region." An Assembly analysis of Medina's bill noted that the preferred ratio of doctors to patients is 80 per 100,000 in any region. The Inland Empire has about 40 per 100,000. Much of the school's start-up funding has come from philanthropic and other non-state sources, though the county committed $20 million over the last two years. 0 comments Be the first to share your opinion on this article!
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PUBLISHED: 14 Nov 2012 00:33:36 | UPDATED: 14 Nov 2012 00:33:36PUBLISHED: 14 Nov 2012 PRINT EDITION: 14 Nov 2012The Australian Financial Review
The investigation into the allegedly improper activities of a number of key Labor Party identities being conducted by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption highlights the importance of independent investigative journalism.
Counsel assisting the ICAC inquiry Geoffrey Watson, SC, has described the corruption allegations against Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald – who both served as resources ministers in the former NSW Labor government – as "probably unexceeded since the days of the Rum Corps".
Yet the full extent of the alleged corrupt activities, which could have netted $100 million to Mr Obeid's family, may not have come to light had it not been for the investigative journalism of The Australian Financial Review. In October 2009, reporters at this newspaper first broke the story that he and his family stood to make millions from improperly issued mining licences in the NSW Hunter Valley.
Australia's media landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as new technologies change the way that people access news and information. But the current ICAC inquiry shows there is still a role in Australian public life for the high-quality journalism that this newspaper prides itself upon. The Financial Review has increased its overall print and digital circulation over the past year and we are confident that even when much news is commodified and copied by others, there still is a business model for quality independent journalism.
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Meanwhile construction of the three new masonry buildings proceeded. The trustees hoped for an October 1998 opening. They would finally be able to escape the cramped and antiquated art and music classrooms. Students would finally leave what they call "the dungeon," the dank basement of the math-science building where painting and sculpture classes are held. They would no longer spin pots in a ceramics studio located underneath the school's outdoor, Olympic-sized pool in a caged-in, cavelike space that was designed for storage.
The cottage had been the scene of freshmen music courses and practice sessions until the end of the 1995-96 school year. Then it was unused. "It was nice but rather uncomfortable. Everywhere you looked, there were termites," remembers eighteen-year-old Justin Marks, now a senior and editor of the school's yearbook. "There were a lot of holes in the walls with bugs coming out of them. It was not air-conditioned. It was very, very cramped with the amount of students in the class. It was just hard to learn in that environment."
Still, Marks favors keeping it around, though he's not too exacting about the historical detail. "The whole point is the building rather than this roof tile or that carpeting or that door," he asserts. "It's the idea of the building more than the actual door that came with it. But definitely you're not going to want to put on metal doors, and metal windows, and start plastering the walls."
The trustees weren't concerned with historic details, either, as Villano discovered on his way to lunch this past August.
Buchanan, a lawyer who has two kids at Ransom Everglades, says he wanted the cottage spiffed up for the inauguration of the new buildings. He has little regret that Villano and other alumni were out of the loop. "Those guys may have had some other thoughts, but ultimately somebody's got to make a decision and say 'Go.'"
That is until somebody else says "stop," as head of school Judy Chamberlain did that fateful August day. Then the board turned over the cottage matter to Chamberlain, who assembled a committee that includes Villano, Ammidown, and several other alumni. They are awaiting Ceo's submission of a proposal for restoring the cottage to a close approximation of its original state. But like the trustees, Chamberlain downplays the cottage controversy. "It didn't capture the imagination of everyone in the same way," she says coyly.
Alumnus Tucker Gibbs is more outspoken about the board's and Cotton's failure to inform the alumni. "That showed an absolute lack of respect for the honest feelings of the people who were at that [Pagoda] meeting," he says.
"I guess I should have assumed they would want some say," says Cotton. He admits opposing alumni proposals for historic preservation: "Some of the alumni somehow had the idea that we would restore it to its original condition. There was some resistance to that, and I must admit that I was part of it." Then he seems to contradict himself: He says he thought the alumni would accept a less meticulous restoration. "To my knowledge their interest was ours. Let's keep the building together. Let's move it over here and we'll basically use it as we've been using it. Make the outside look not quite as seedy, and structurally sound, replace what's rotted."
Building and grounds chairman Buchanan has a similar argument. "We thought we were incorporating their concepts and in fact we did incorporate the [concept of] 'let's preserve the building versus knock it down,'" he insists. "In hindsight, I'm the one who should have been hearing from them. They never talked to me. If you put Villano in a lineup, I couldn't pick him out. I don't know the man. And he never bothered to come to me and say, 'Hey these are our concerns.'"
Villano insists telling Cotton and Buermann was good enough. "What should I have contacted Buchanan for, to bring the matches?" he seethes.
During a recent trip to the cottage, at New Times' request, architect Luigi Vitalini ascends the three wooden steps to the door, twists the new silver elongated handle -- a far cry from doorknobs of yore -- and pulls. The door barely opens before the top corner rams against the four-inch side of a two-by-four that someone has nailed to the eaves.
To get through the tight doorway, Vitalini has to turn sideways. Once inside he points to openings between the plywood on the roof. "The [construction workers] should have slowly replaced what was damaged with similar materials," Vitalini chides. "Now it's getting trashed because it rains in here."
Architect Rocco Ceo also laments the damage. In addition to the rare Dade County pine, Ceo says, the cottage also has some unique details. For example, one window sash disappears down into the wall. Another slides horizontally. "[Ransom] was not an architect, but at the same time he had some skill, some originality in the way that he conceived the building," Ceo notes.
For Ceo the cottage, like any structure built by Miami's first settlers, is also important to preserve because it provides a link to a long-vanished landscape. "Early pioneers built with the materials on hand. They built with oolitic rock (coral rock), they built with Dade County pine, they built with live oak, or cypress if that was available. As the landscape was transformed through agriculture and the creation of cities, the buildings became a kind of representation of that material. And so when you lose those structures, you lose all connection to the land. Obviously the building is very different. It's an abstraction of the landscape, but it's still part of it."