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Ducks swim on Radnor Lake during sunrise. / Shelley Mays / The Tennessean
Join Friends of Radnor Lake. Visit radnorlake.org/forl.html. Memberships start at $30.
Donate. Gifts are tax-deductible and can be earmarked for land acquisition. Visit the website or mail a check to Friends of Radnor Lake, P.O. Box 40324, Nashville, TN 37204.
Volunteer. On the fourth Saturday of every month, meet at the visitor center off Granny White Pike to help clear exotic plants or mulch trails from 8 a.m. to noon.
Tag your car. Radnor Lake license plates are available at county clerks� offices. More than $15 of the extra $35 fee goes to Friends of Radnor Lake, which has collected about $60,000 a year this way since 2003.
Listen. Steve Winwood performs a benefit concert May 18 at the Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel. Tickets start at $16.50, plus tax and fees. Order at Ticketmaster.com. Patron�s Party tickets, at $250, include premium seats and a preconcert cocktail party with Winwood. Visit radnorlake.org to order.
Connect. Sign up for Radnor�s email list and newsletter at radnorlake.org. Connect on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/radnorlake.
Visit. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. until dark. The visitor center is at 1160 Otter Creek Road, accessible from the Granny White side. Another parking lot is on the Franklin Pike side of Otter Creek Road.
Learn more at radnorlake.org.
No road signs show the way to Radnor Lake State Natural Area, but people find it.
Lots of them.
Like the migrating birds and wildlife the area is meant for, human beings are drawn to the lake and the rugged woods bisected by a crumbling piece of Otter Creek Road.
INTERACTIVE: History of Radnor Lake
�This is a gateway park to a million visitors a year now,� said Greer Tidwell, president of Friends of Radnor Lake. �If we can expand properly and staff it properly, it could be a gateway park to a million and a half visitors a few years from now.�
As the state�s first natural area approaches its 40th anniversary, it�s at a crossroads.
There�s a race to swaddle Radnor in additional protective layers as more people are pulled to the sights and sounds there.
Land is the issue � and money. Scattered properties that are key to the health and beauty of Radnor remain in private hands in a high-priced part of town.
Now Piedmont Natural Gas wants to build a pipeline through the natural area, digging into the watershed that drains into Radnor Lake.
Each of these represents a threat to the experience that makes Radnor beloved. Just an eight-mile drive from the state Capitol, it offers a world of calm waters that reflect trees and sky, rugged hills enshrouded in mist, turtles sunning on logs, lizards skittering through fallen leaves, and the near-constant songs of birds.
As parks go, Radnor has remained largely untainted by modern-day development.
Rules abound. No jogging, dogs or bicycles are allowed on the six miles of off-pavement trails. Picnicking, fishing and swimming are forbidden.
Radnor, purchased in 1973 as the state�s first natural area, has grown piece by piece from 747 acres to 1,258. To complete what Friends of Radnor and the state say is needed for it to be whole could be the hardest work of all.
Their focus is acquiring about 250 more acres, most within view of the lake and trails or in the watershed, which slopes toward the lake.
Whatever washes down creeks or hillsides in the watershed during rains is headed for Radnor Lake. If it�s chemicals from a lawn or grease from driveways and roads, the lake with its microorganisms and life that depends on them suffers.
�There�s still land around us that we don�t own, and we�ve got to get it,� Radnor manager Steve Ward said as he strolled a mulched trail, two deer grazing about 10 yards away.
�The next 10 years are going to be critical.�
A cantankerous past
Radnor Lake State Natural Area, which can be peaceful and sublime, emerged from a cantankerous past of land takings and lawsuits that sprang from a need for water.
Louisville & Nashville Railroad officials seeking a source for their steam engines and the livestock brought in cattle cars to Radnor Yards decided in the early 1900s to dam up Otter Creek for a reservoir.
Outraged neighbors sued, saying laws allowed L&N the power of eminent domain to access a waterway near a track but not to seize property to build a reservoir and lay a three-mile pipeline to Radnor Yards.
The courts sided with the railroad.
The land where workers scooped out earth and built the earthen dam in 1914 was no Garden of Eden. It had been extensively farmed and its trees cut. Railroad officials designated the property with its new 85-acre lake as their private reserve for hunting and fishing.
Nature began regaining its foothold, with the lake acting as a magnet for wildlife and migratory birds. Albert Ganier, a founder of the Tennessee Ornithological Society who was an L&N civil engineer, and other birders recognized its importance.
In 1923, L&N prohibited hunting there, declaring the site a �wildlife sanctuary� at the urging of Ganier and the birding group.
Employees oversaw the lake, opening and closing a valve to pipe up to a million gallons of water a day to Radnor Yards, until diesel engines took over and it was no longer needed.
The most famous caretaker over the years would be Carrie McElyea, now deceased, who moved with her husband to a house beside the lake in 1946. He died in 1957, but she remained for 33 years, raising their children and collaring any interlopers she caught sneaking in to fish or hunt.
Advocates galvanized
When the property sold in 1962 to a construction company, alarms sounded among garden club women, conservationists and birders.
A struggle festered for years, with a few developers making plans to build but giving up amid the controversy and concerns that the lake could be a problem.
In 1972, headlines heralded the impending development of an upscale subdivision. Much of the lake would be drained.
Academics, environmentalists and residents objected vehemently, wanting the area preserved. They were criticized as anti-progress and an elite group that would be the only ones to use it.
Among them were attorney Clark Tidwell and his wife, Ann; Lipscomb University biology professor Oliver Yates; and state naturalist Mack Prichard. Many would meet regularly at Dotsy Brittingham�s house on Curtiswood Lane to work on strategy.
�The right person would step up to take the lead and do what needed to be done,� said Yates, who led field trips to Radnor and identified unusual algae there.
Advocates spent days and nights fundraising, speaking to churches, schools and civic groups, and approaching lawmakers. They held bake sales and sold wildlife prints. Children collected pennies.
Then-Gov. Winfield Dunn supported the plan. About $3 million, mostly state and federal money, was paid in 1973 for the 747 acres with lake. Those involved celebrated and disbanded.
Later, they realized they hadn�t completed their job.
�In 1985, I noticed �for sale� signs on properties that I thought were part of the Radnor Lake preserve, and they weren�t,� said Bill Terry, one of the original activists.
Lots went up for sale in sight of the lake and on hillsides in the watershed. Terry discovered that the state had no plans � or money � to buy the land.
The old group was reconstituted as Friends of Radnor with a new mission.
�It was obvious there was going to be a continuing need to acquire land along the edges to protect the view and watershed,� Terry said.
They lost out on some key land for lack of money or lack of action, but they succeeded in other cases. Most recently, the Friends arranged the purchase of just over 36 acres called the Harris tract, which runs along a southeastern ridge.
The land sold for $900,000, plus expenses, but was appraised at more than $2 million. About half the money came from foundations and donations, the rest from the state.
Five homes could have been built there overlooking the lake, diminishing the sense of wildness in the natural area.
Sometimes land might be purchased for its potential for a new trail and sometimes for its unique plant life, including five acres with a patch of bloodroot bought in 1999.
Working in favor of Radnor today are stagnant land prices and steep terrain with unstable soil that discourages building.
Within the state natural area, 40 landslides occurred during Nashville�s heavy rains and flooding of 2010.
A stretch of Otter Creek Road that was closed to traffic 10 years ago remains partially collapsed into the lake with a tall metal railing as a barrier.
'Essence of wildness'
Mike Carlton, a former manager at Radnor and later head of state parks, said the concept was always �to have that essence of wildness.�
An urban natural area has different dynamics and land acquisition issues from a state park surrounded by woodlands and farms.
In a compressed habitat, deer and other wildlife can annoy neighbors by rooting around in gardens. And homeowners seeing coyotes might blame them on the natural area.
�From an economic standpoint, Radnor Lake is really positive to the community,� Carlton said. �But if you were to add another 100 homes, you would add another 100 conflicts and have less area for your wildlife to live in.
�It compounds the aggravation.�
Residents can contribute to problems, too, by using heavy chemicals on lawns or planting invasive non-native plants such as privet and tree of heaven that spread and are a scourge for Radnor.
�Everything that was low-hanging fruits is not anymore,� Carlton said. �The stuff that�s left for Radnor Lake and Friends of Radnor are going to be the tough ones.�
Many longtime owners of land near the lake have helped protect the area. John and Kay Cheek, who bought 85 acres and built a home on a hill near the lake in the 1950s, are among families who have given property.
�We need land for the animals, the wildlife,� Kay Cheek said.
Through a window of the home, red-tailed hawks were seen circling high over the valley that is the heart of Radnor.
State, Friends lock horns
The partnership between the state, which owns Radnor, and Friends of Radnor Lake, its guardian angel, hasn�t always been smooth.
When the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation wanted to build a visitor center in 1991 for about $300,000, the Friends group balked. Land at Radnor�s doorway was for sale, and they wanted the property first and foremost.
They knew the visitor center would need staff and cleaning, and the price of land was rising.
�The board thought � to have a center with a bathroom? Or get the land we needed?� said Ann Tidwell, a former Friends president. �People could go to the bathroom before they come.
�It�s a different point of view.�
The Friends lost that battle � as did photographer John Netherton, who tried to stop the state from adding a soft drink machine inside the center. He didn�t like the commercialization or a fee the state began charging visitors, which was later dropped.
Netherton, who died in 2001 at age 52, raised money and attention for Radnor with his nature shots.
Growing pains
In 1988, Radnor had two chemical toilets for visitors and no running water. Both of its parking lots � one on the east side off Granny White Pike and one to the west off Franklin Road � were gravel.
With the addition of the visitor center and the paving of the lots, the number of visitors began to soar.
Today, the two lots � one with 34 spaces and one with 80 � can fill quickly. Some drivers will wait for a space. Some park on the roadside or drive to a nearby church and walk over. But others just leave.
�Well, why won�t we just expand that parking lot right there?� said Charley Hankla, a neighbor who is in the industrial real estate business and is on the Friends board.
He waved toward woods beside the visitor center, adding: �We�ll just have to cut down a bunch of trees and put some asphalt in.
�But then we�re destroying the natural area. It�s just against the principles that this place stands for, so you try to manage the process as best you can.�
Park rangers spend time directing traffic, something that Hankla considers a waste of their skills.
The board has talked about options, including getting land for another entrance, training volunteers to direct traffic and enhancing ways for neighbors to bicycle or walk there.
The parking shortage has one benefit: keeping numbers down. The master plan set an optimum of six hikers per mile of trail. That�s only 36 at a time.
The small lots are �a bit of a limiting factor of how many people can be in the park,� Greer Tidwell said. �At the same time, we want more and more people to enjoy and take part and love the park.
�It�s a gateway park. It gets people hooked on the outdoors, and in particular it can serve and does serve to get people hooked on state parks. If you come out and love Radnor, after a while it�ll get in your blood.�
'Little green sanctuary'
Faces seen at Radnor over the years have included Ted Danson, Taylor Swift, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Titans players, Tennessee governors, Metro Council members and also the more everyday folk.
Many have given money or otherwise nurtured the area � helping shovel mulch onto trails, build wooden steps up hillsides or pull invasive weeds that choke out wildflowers.
David Moore, 62, of Antioch, gave two of the walking sticks on which he carves birds or other figures to an auction for Friends of Radnor.
He is one of the regulars, and he is easy to spot because he is usually whittling � wood he brings from elsewhere � as he walks. A week ago he was slivering bits of bark from a Bradford pear branch, forming a finch at one end.
�I love doing it out here,� said Moore, a maintenance worker for Carlex Glass. �We�ve got our own beautiful little green sanctuary that you don�t have to drive five hours to get to.�
A white dusting on the hillside wasn�t a late snow, but rather the early blooms of toothwort and other wildflowers.
A few trout lilies � yellow heads hung over mottled leaves � lay almost hidden in spring greenery beside trees and stumps.
Susan Wilson moved quietly, in a kind of reverie. She had frequented Radnor since being laid off from her editing job several months ago and found solace there.
�I like collecting glances,� said the pony-tailed Wilson, 54. �Every now and then, it�s like you make a connection with a kindred spirit.�
The serenity and personality of the different trails appeal to her. The off-pavement mulched paths are quieter.
Voices of walkers nearby on the crumbling, closed section of Otter Creek Road almost drowned out the songs of birds, a woodpecker hammering and the splashes of ducks landing or taking off from the lake.
One family passing spoke Arabic, another an Asian language.
Keion A. Kadivar, 12, who had just walked around the lake, didn�t take the experience for granted.
�I came here with my mom to get fresh air,� said the Woodland Middle School sixth-grader. �We saw some turkeys and neat trees and talked about life and how good it is.�
Eternal vigilance needed
Several families have made it a tradition to come to Radnor on Christmas Day, or when stresses run high. Ann and Clark Tidwell are among those and greet everyone they pass.
�It�s a success,� Ann Tidwell. �It is.�
But eternal vigilance is needed, she said, adding, �You can�t always win and it�s over when you�re talking about nature or the environment.
�There�s always a threat, but this is a huge, huge success for all of Nashville and Tennessee that we did this. That we � the people, the government � came together and saved this place.�
The two sat side by side on a bench, with an unseen cardinal and a chickadee sweetening the air with their calls. That morning, the couple had watched a male turkey strut about with puffed-out feathers.
�It�s a special place. It�s a sacred place,� said Clark Tidwell, another Friends past president.
�Can Radnor Lake be loved too much? I don�t think so.�
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Summer School "Monitoring and Coordination Across Networked Autonomous Entities".
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Abstract: | Heterogeneous networks of sensors and unmanned vehicles open avenues for a class of novel applications. Tasks ranging from environmental monitoring to user support within emergency-response scenarios require fundamental, multidisciplinary research, typically spanning Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering topics. The overall goal is to enable the transition towards a cooperative, adaptive and responsive monitoring using networked, autonomous entities. The solutions will comprise an array of devices ranging from inexpensive, tiny, low power sensor nodes, through unmanned autonomous vehicles, and all the way up to resource rich, powerful command stations. The heterogeneity in communication mechanisms, processing capabilities and inherent mobility of the different devices has been defined to be the Mixed-Mode Environment. Goals: This international summer school sets out to survey the state of the art in several highly important subareas of the above research domains. The lectures and tutorials will be held by renowned speakers from academia and industry. The summer school will also provide a good opportunity to get to know other academic, industry and government researchers working in this field, to meet distinguished scholars, and to establish contacts that may lead to research collaborations in the future. This 5-day event will feature a number of different activities like lectures, hands-on tutorials, reading sessions and social events. The summer school is organized by the Research Training Group Cooperative, Adaptive and Responsive Monitoring in Mixed Mode Environments, funded by the German Research Foundation, DFG, under grant GRK 1362 and endorsed by the EURON SIG on Cooperative Robotics. |
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IRSC to serve as regional headquarters for laser, fiber-optics development and education
FORT PIERCE — There's a big need in America for laser and fiber-optics technicians who are prepared for high-skill and high-wage jobs, according to Indian River State College. But there's a serious shortage of well-prepared talent to fill these jobs.
To fix this, IRSC, thanks to a $2.9 million National Science Federation Grant, is taking the lead in the development of and education in these technologies in the Southeast and will serve as the regional headquarters for Laser-Tec, the Laser and Fiber Optics Regional Center, a partnership of 10 colleges and more than 250 related businesses throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky and North and South Carolina.
Each year, American colleges graduate around 350 job-ready technicians. But the need is about 1,500 each year, according to a national survey conducted by the University of North Texas.
"For every three jobs (in the Southeast), there is one person applying," said Chris Panayiotou, professor of electrical engineering at IRSC. "And these jobs cannot be outsourced. So the companies have been training their own people to fill positions — or they have to go out of state — and this just isn't ideal. So through this program, the young people in Florida and the other states, once they complete the training, will have immediate access to the jobs."
What do the technicians do?
Laser, fiber-optic technicians repair and maintain equipment such as MRIs, Internet and telephone processing systems and industrial applications.
The program will prepare technicians in just two years.
The college already has graduated 126 skilled technicians since 2008 as part of its Photonics Institute.
"There is an urgent need to ramp up the production of laser and fiber-optics technicians to satisfy the high demand, maintain our world leadership and create high-paying jobs. The Lasers and Fiber Optics Regional Center will serve as a model of best practices for training programs throughout the Southeast to create a pipeline of highly skilled technicians," said IRSC President Ed R. Massey.
Spreading the word
On Dec. 12, the college will host an inaugural conference to provide information for partner schools and businesses and to address goals of the regional center.
At the conference, officials will discuss collaboration with the industry to ensure real-world connections, assisting the 10 other colleges in developing their laser and fiber-optics education programs, providing professional development for K-12 teachers to encourage high school to college interest in the field and to encourage veterans — returning home from active-military duty — to take an active interest in the field for post-deployment employment.
Already in motion
The college hosted a workshop in November for 13 local middle and high school teachers who were trained to bring basic laser-tech skills to their classrooms.
"We do this so we can create a long-term pipeline in the industry," Panayiotou said. "This gives our local students a distinct advantage in this field. We hope to see them take interest in middle and high school, then come here to the college to be prepared for the field — and then go on to high-paying, high-skill jobs."
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Perfect. It's not every day that Post EIC Col Allan sets off an international scandal, complete with strippers and born-again Christian politicians. Back in 2003, Allan went to strip club Scores with Australian shadow foreign affairs minister Kevin Rudd, a religious Christian who's tipped to become the country's next prime minister. All well and good… It's understandable that Rupert Murdoch would have an interest in Allan wining and dining an influential Aussie politician; it's also understandable that Allan, an Australian, would want to spend time with Rudd.
Then Syndey's Sunday Telegraph broke the story that Rudd got a bit too excited at the club. In fact, Scores management kicked Rudd and fellow guest MP Warren Snowdon out for "inappropriate behavior" which apparently included being a bit too grabby with the dancers. Now the Australian press is having a field day with the story. Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer is suspected of leaking the story to the Telegraph.
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M.S. Dhoni attempted to focus on the third ODI in the pre-match press conference, saying he wouldn't take questions on the selection of the squad for the World Cup. Unsurprisingly, he failed.
The sixth question pertained to the morale of those in the current squad — Rohit Sharma, M. Vijay, Ishant Sharma and Sreesanth — who had failed to make the 15 for the World Cup.
"You can have only 15 players, someone will miss out" said Dhoni. "And it's not like they won't get a chance. These guys are the next in line. If any batsman or bowler gets injured, a guy from the extras will come up. So it's very important to be in a good frame of mind. It's important to just give your best, and wait for your chance."
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Asked if he would give Piyush Chawla a look-in, considering the leg-spinner hasn't played an ODI since July 2008, Dhoni said, "It's important. International cricket, as I always say, is very different from domestic or county or IPL games."
Elaborating on Chawla's selection for the World Cup, Dhoni said, "He adds variety to the spin department, and he can bat a bit. If we feel the five-bowler tactic needs to be employed, then we will have to feature someone who can bat a bit. Ashwin and Piyush Chawla can both bat at No. 7."
Speaking about Tuesday's game, the Indian captain said his team would need to start afresh, not expect to coast on the momentum of the one-run win. "We won the last game but it was not like we played to our potential," he said. "We are still playing below our potential. It's not only the batting department. There are other areas too that we need to work on. Fielding is, of course, big. And death bowling is crucial."
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Dhoni said Sachin Tendulkar's absence was a big blow. "But it's not the first time we have faced it. We have been missing first-choice players for quite some time now. It's given the others an opportunity, and some of them have grabbed that opportunity because of which they are part of the World Cup squad. It's good exposure for the youngsters, tough conditions, the series level, three games to go. It's good for everyone."
With Tendulkar unavailable, Dhoni said Virat Kohli would open with M. Vijay. Rohit would bat at No. 3 and Yusuf Pathan would play down the order.


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You will still have to reserve your car online, but once you arrive to pick it up you'll notice a major difference. Instead of working with a flesh-and-blood person, you will be dealing with a machine.
This "automated rental agent" requires a printed Web reservation with a bar code and a scan of your driver's license, then offers the choice of several options, such as insurance and additional drivers. After you successfully complete the transaction, the machine prints out a rental agreement, and the keys await you in your appointed vehicle.
Although the program seems simple enough, actual human personnel will be available for help if anything goes awry. And anyone who's stood in line at the automated checkout in the grocery store knows something usually goes awry.
The biggest bonus of this new computerized set-up is the low prices Hertz will offer for rentals: $15 per weekend day or $94 per week. Eight different types of vehicles will be available to choose from, and all will include the options of portable GPS and roadside assistance.
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The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is the United States Satellite Based Augmentation System. The programme, started in 1992, is being carried out by the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA)[1] and is specially developed for the civil aviation community.[2] The system, which was declared operational in late 2003,[3] currently supports thousands of aircraft instrument approaches in more than one thousand airports in USA and Canada.[4] WAAS service area includes CONUS, Alaska, Canada and Mexico.[5] The WAAS programme is continuously in evolution; two development phases have been already covered, a third is in progress, and there are plans to improve the capability of the system in parallel with the evolution of the SBAS standards towards a dual-frequency augmentation service.[6]
WAAS Space Segment
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Inmarsat 4F3 (AMR) | NMEA #46 / PRN #133 | 98°W |
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Telesat Anik F1R (CRE) | NMEA #51 / PRN #138 | 107.3°W |
Inmarsat 3F3 (POR) Ceased WAAS transmissions | NMEA #47 / PRN #134 | 178°E |
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- ^ Navigation Services - Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), FAA.
- ^ Wide Area Differential GPS (WADGPS), Stanford University
- ^ GNSS - GPS/WAAS Approaches, Federal Aviation Agency (FAA).
- ^ WAAS Service Expanded into Canada and Mexico, September 28, 2007, Federal Aviation Agency (FAA).
- ^ SatNav News, Vol. 33, March 2008, Federal Aviation Agency (FAA).
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A common charge against case study research is that its findings are not generalizable in the way that those of social surveys are. The question often raised is: How do we know that these findings are representative? Some advocates of case study respond to this by arguing that it is directed towards a different kind of general conclusion from that offered by survey research: they suggest that case study work is designed to produce theories. ... Various accounts have been produced of the role of case studies in producing theoretical conclusions. ... Others appeal to interpretive or causal realism, arguing that case study gives access to the inner lives of people, to the emergent properties of social interaction, and/or to the underlying, causal mechanisms which generate human bhaviour. ... Finally, there is the notion of "analytic induction", originally outlined by Znaniecki, which he contrasts with the "enumerative induction" that underpins statistical method ... These various rationales can be organized under two main headings: those which appeal to direct perception of causal relations; and those which emphasize the role of comparative method, in one form or another. We will discuss each type of rationale in turn.
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National Award winning Tamil comedy "Pasanga" is all set to have a sequel.
It will be directed by cinematographer-turned-director Vijay Milton, known for his work in path-breaking films such as "Kaadhal" and "Vazhakku En 18/9".
Directed by Pandiraj, "Pasanga", released in 2009, was about the juvenile enmity between school kids and its effect on their lives. Vimal, Vega Tamotia, Sree Ram and Kishore were in the cast.
"The sequel will feature the same kids from the first part in the lead roles. The story will follow the post-adolescent life of the four kids," a source told IANS.
The film won three National Awards and other international awards, including Golden Elephant Award for the best director for Pandiraj at the 2009 International Children's Film Festival.
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Yttrium halide complexes of phosphine- and arsine oxides: synthesis, multinuclear NMR and structural studies
Hill, N. J., Levason, W., Popham, M. C., Reid, G. and Webster, M. (2002) Yttrium halide complexes of phosphine- and arsine oxides: synthesis, multinuclear NMR and structural studies. Polyhedron, 21, (4), 445-455. (doi:10.1016/S0277-5387(01)01011-7).
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The reactions of YCl3.6H(2)O, YBr3.6H(2)O and YI3.8H(2)O with Ph3PO, Ph3AsO, Ph2MePO, Me3PO, Me3AsO, o-C6H4{P(O)Ph-2}(2), (ppO(2)) and Ph2P(O)CH2P(O)Ph-2 (dppmO(2)) have been examined in EtOH or Me2CO solution. Complexes isolated in the solid state include [YX2(Ph3PO)(4)]Z (X = Cl, Br or I; Z = X or PF6), [YX3(Ph2MePO)(3)], [YCl2(Ph2MePO)(4)]PF6, [YCl(Ph3PO)(5)][SbCl6](2), [Y(Me3PO)(6)]X-3, [YX2(Ph3AsO)(4)]X, [Y(Me3AsO)(6)]Cl-3 and [YCl2(L-L)(2)]Cl (L-L = ppO(2) or dppmO(2)) which were characterised by analysis, IR and multinuclear (H-1, P-31{H-1} and Y-89) NMR spectroscopy and conductance measurements. The X-ray crystal structures of [YCl2(Ph3PO)(4)]Cl.2.5EtOH.H2O, [YBr2(Ph3PO)(4)]PF6.Et2O and [Y(Me3PO)(6)]Br-3 are reported and discussed. The solution speciation (in CH2Cl2) in the various systems was examined by variable temperature multinuclear NMR spectroscopy. The Y-89 NMR chemical shifts show systematic trends with donor set which are described. No reaction between these ligands and YF3.1/2H(2)O was observed.
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UPDATED 5:21 PM EDT May 13, 2014Three friends of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect will be tried separately, and do not need to be moved out of Massachusetts, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Video TranscriptHALT TO ALL INCOMING AND OUTGOING FLIGHTS TO AND FROM CHICAGO'S AIRPORTS. A JUDGE HAS RULED THE THREE FRIENDS ACCUSED OF HELPING THE MARATHON BOMBING SUSPECT WILL FACE TRIAL IN BOSTON. THE HEARINGS JUST WRAPPED UP. GET TO KELLEY TUTHILL LIVE OUTSIDE FEDERAL COURT. KELLEY? THE FIRST TRIAL IS SET FOR JUNE 30 AND THE OTHER TWO IN SEPTEMBER AND THE JUDGE DID DENY A REQUEST TO MOVE ALL THREE TRIALS OUT OF THIS COURTHOUSE. NOW AN ATTORNEY FOR THIS MAN, ROBEL FILIPPO SAYS HE IS PLEASED HIS CLIENT WILL FACE TRIAL ON HIS OWN FOR ALLEGEDLY MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS TO AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING HIS FRIEND DZHOKHAR TSARNAEV'S ROLE IN THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGS. THE TWO OTHER DEFENDANTS ARE ACCUSED OF TAKING ITEMS FROM THE UMASS DARTMOUTH DORM ROOM. THE JUDGE SAYS ALL THREE CAN FACE A FAIR TRIAL IN BOSTON DESPITE THE PUBLICITY. HE SAYS THE WHITEY BULGER CASE PROVES IT. THE ISSUE IS WHETHER THE LAWYERS WILL BE ABLE TO FIND JURORS WHO CAN FAIRLY AND IMPARTIALLY DECIDE THE CASE. AS OF NOW THE JUDGE SAID HE IS WILLING TO GIVE IT A SHOT. AND UNUSUALLY, HE SAYS IF IT DOESN'T WORK OUT HE WILL IMPANEL ANOTHER JURY IN SPRINGFIELD. HE HAS A BACKUP PLAN IF IT DOESN'T WORK OUT. TODAY A HEARING GOT UNDERWAY ABOUT TOSSING OUT SOME STATEMENTS IN THE CASE AND IS REVEALING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT
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What social skills should I expect from my daughter?
My daughter is almost six and used to be very outgoing and adventurous, however since my divorce from her abusive father she is extremely whiny and afraid of everything, which isn't helped by her grandma on that side who constantly tells her things like "girls don't do that only boys" or "you're too little" to normal things like playing outside. How do I get my child back? Especially since her K5 teachers say she's socially under-developed?!?
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The Land That The Moon Left Behind!!!
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After a very bumpy overnight coach journey from Huacachina we arrived in Arequipa. Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru and lies in the Andes mountains, at an altitude of 2,380 meters (7,800 feet) above sea level; the snow-capped volcano El Misit overlooks the city. On the way we saw some unbelievable scenery as we drove through desert and deep canyons with green oasis' below them, whilst in the background there were huge ice-capped mountains!!! Peru really has got the most diverse landscape we have ever seen.
The city itself has many colonial-era Spanish buildings built of sillar, a pearly white volcanic rock, from which it gets the nickname La Ciudad Blanca ("The White City"). Many Peruvians believe that when the Moon seperated from Earth it forgot to take Arequipa with it. This is because of its alien like landscape as it is surrounded by a series of three volcanic cones including "El Misti", "Chachani" and "Pichu Pichu". The city is also located close to the world�s deepest canyons, one being the Colca Canon which we would be trekking in 3 days time.
We opted to stay at Arequipays Backpackers House; a hostel located in a gated community 10 minutes away from the city centre. The area was really nice, clean and quiet with a good view of El Misti behind us. As soon as we stepped in the house we immediately felt at home. Arequipays Backpackers House is more like a home from home run by a really nice couple. It had a really nice kitchen, a living room with a pool table and table tennis, a garden and pool, a cinema room with a 55" TV, plus a Playstion 3 room with a 32" TV. It really was a dream of a place to stay. It felt so much like home that it actually made us home-sick. One morning Hollie even woke up, thought she was at home, as she could hear banging around in the kitchen downstairs. :-(
The house was also very social and the house slogan does justice: "Enter as strangers, leave as friends". Whilst here we met Jenny from Sidcup, Tom from Brighton, and a large group of Irish girls who had the same passion for X Factor as we did. We spent 3 days here watching movies on the huge screen TV, eating popcorn, and persuading Hollie to play table tennis with me.
On our second day in Arequipa we went into town and walked amongst the colonial streets and white buildings. Our guide book strongly advised us to visit Santa Catalina Monastery, a 17th Century cloistered convent. This 20,000+ square-meter monastery is predominantly of the Madejar style and is characterised by the vividly painted walls. There are approximately 20 nuns currently living in the northern corner of the complex; the rest of the monastery is open to the public. The convent is a city within a city as its walls are totally enclosed and seperated from the rest of Arequipa. The convent was very interesting and was a great insight into the life of the 17th Century Catholic nun.
The tradition of the time indicated that the second son or daughter of a family would enter religious service, and the convent accepted only women from high-class Spanish families. The daily life of a nun included mass, chores and study. Their personal rooms were very basic with an alter, bed and a closet for personal items. At first we believed that these nuns secluded themselves to a destitute lifestyle. But as we strated to read information around the convent we were not so sure. For example, each nun at Santa Catalina had between one and four servants or slaves, had the opportunity invited musicians to perform in the convent, provided education for the Arequipa poverty-striken children and annually gave parties. Each family paid a dowry at their daughter's entrance to the convent. The dowry owed to gain the highest status in the convent (indicated by those individuals wearing a black veil) was 2,400 silver coins; equivalent to US$50,000 today. The nuns were also required to bring 25 listed items, including a statue, a painting, a lamp and clothes. The wealthiest nuns may have brought fine English china, instruments, rugs and silk curtains. Although it was possible for poorer nuns to enter the convent without paying a dowry, it can be seen from the artifacts still remaining that some of the nuns were very wealthy.
In 1871 Sister Josefa Cadena, a strict Dominican nun, was sent by the Pope to reform the monastery. She sent the rich dowries back to Europe, and freed all the servants and slaves, giving them the choice of remaining as nuns or leaving. In addition to the stories of outrageous wealth, there are tales of nuns becoming pregnant, and amazingly of the skeleton of a baby being discovered encased in a wall.
The convent once housed approximately 450 people (about a third were nuns and the rest servants) in a cloistered community. In the 1960s, it was struck twice by earthquakes, severely damaging the structures, and forcing the nuns to build new accommodation next door. It was then restored and opened to the public. It was great to see the original furniture and even the dowry letters that were sent to the monastery by family's wishing for their daughter's entrance to the convent. There was also displays of the barbed wired garments that the nuns had to wear, as well as scourges which were used as a means of penitence. Other forms of virtue penance included fasting, and body modifications (see pictures for details on Barbed Wired Garments and Scourges).
The next day we prepared ourselves for the 3 day hike of Colca Canyon, and said a sad farewell to Ariquipays Backpackers House before leaving at 3.30am, only to return after the trek :-) .
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A key question, one that's been heavily debated, is whether Clinton's supporters would rally to Obama as the nominee, defect to McCain or, perhaps more likely, sit it out. The question's a fair one, but it's too soon to answer. As we've reported previously, a look at polling data since 1988 shows that, in the heat of their primary battles, supporters of a losing nominee routinely have been loathe to say they'd vote for the winner in November. Whether those wounds heal relies on time, and the nature of the endgame.
The potential effect of racism is another wildcard. In the last national ABC/Post poll, 12 percent of Americans said they were uncomfortable with the idea of an African-American president, 6 percent, "very uncomfortable." (Far more, 39 percent, were uncomfortable with the idea of a 72-year-old first-time president.) In another measure, in the eight Democratic primaries for which we have data, 12 percent of voters were whites who described race as an important factor in their vote, and half of them said they would not support Obama as the nominee in November. Whether and where that holds, and whether he compensates with other voters, also need monitoring.
What should matter most in the general election is the red meat of issues. They count for less in the primaries because candidates in the same party tend not to be deeply differentiated on basic issues (Giuliani was an exception). With the primaries done, watch for issues -- the economy and the war in Iraq chief among them -- to come to the fore.
With the war (which McCain supports) unpopular, and the economy and broader outlook deeply negative, some analysts have been tempted to cast the general election as a slam-dunk for the Democrats. That's not the case; depending on the poll, Obama leads McCain narrowly or not at all, and the two divide public preferences on issues and attributes alike.
There are two fundamental reasons. One is that this is more a center-right than a center-left country. On average this year 34 percent of Americans have described themselves as conservatives, vs. 23 liberals. (What closes the gap is that moderates are more closely aligned with the Democratic Party.) The other is a generation-long trend in political party affiliation, which, despite ups and downs, has been in the Republicans' favor. On average in 1981, when ABC News started polling, Americans were 13 points more apt to call themselves Democrats than Republicans. So far this year, it's been 9 points.
The Republicans did even better -- absolute parity with the Democrats -- in 2003, before public views of the war and then the economy went sour, prompting an exodus from the president and his party. That leaves us with the last wildcard of 2008, George W. Bush. If the Democrats make the election a referendum on his presidency, they gain a vast advantage. If, instead, it's a post-Bush election, all bets are off.


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I had a Tennessee oilers eddie jersey, and an alternate Red Eddie jersey. They both have since disappeared, not sure where to. I had a Super Bowl tshirt too, it's long gone. I had a Chris brown jersey, a Hopkins, a McNair, a kearse, a Kinney, a calico, a VY, a haynesworth #91, a Travis Henry, 2 eddie georges, 2 chris johnsons, a #67 game worn (someone named adibi), and a customized for me jersey back in 2001. That's a lot of wasted money. I also had a zach thomas dolphins jersey. Always was a fan of his. That's the only non titans piece I have.
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The world's third largest personal computer maker Dell Inc has reported a massive 54 per cent decline in its profit during the third quarter ended October 30, despite seeing an uptick in sales from India and China.
Dell's net profit for the three months to October 30, 2009 was USD 337 million, down from USD 727 million in the same quarter last year, the company said Thursday.
Revenue also declined by 15 per cent to USD 12.9 billion compared to USD 15.2 billion in the same period last year, it added.
Analysts were expecting better results as almost all its peers posted better than expected Q3 results. Dell shares fell six percent following the results on Nasdaq in pre-market trade but closed the day down by 1.18 percent to USD 15.87 on Thursday. The company also saw a decline in gross margin that disturbed the market.
Much of the growth came from the emerging markets such as India and China. Combined sales from China, India, Brazil and Russia were up 18 per cent sequentially and 5 per cent over the past year. In India, sales increased by 17 per cent during the reporting period.
"Asia-Pacific is the strongest region. Almost all Asia-Pacific countries have better than average growth, with the exception of Japan. Asia would continue to drive much of the company's growth in the near future," Dell president for small and medium business Steve Felice said.
Dell said that its core business of selling computers to enterprises is returning, after a sharp drop during the global downturn. However, Dell has been feeling the downturn longer than most companies, largely because corporations that account for 80 per cent of its revenues were among the first to cut back their budgets. Consumer business forms only 20 per cent of the overall business of the company.
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Vapen Red Wins Best Fly Rods at EFTTEX
Redington took the top prize in the fly rod category for the Vapen Red at the European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition (EFTTEX) in Vienna, Austria this past weekend. "The Vapen Red is the next evolution in fly rod design thanks to X-Wrap technology and its PowerGrip, so we are thrilled about winning this prestigious award," comments Redington General Manager, David Visnack. "
Redington's new X-Wrap construction method involves wrapping one layer of super-high density carbon ribbon inside the blank and another counter-wrapped on the exterior surface. X-Wrap construction provides surprising power with little effort. The technology is so distinct you will actually see the difference in the blank.
To create the Vapen Red's custom unique grip, Redington collaborated with renowned golf club grip company, Winn Grips. Together they developed an advanced polymer grip that won't slip when wet, feels soft in the hand and reduces fatigue. It also cleans easily, doesn't chip and helps amplify casting power.
The Vapen Red ranges in size from 5-weight through 12-weight and will retail for $349.99 once available in August 2013.
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New article posted on theflyfishingforum.com: Vapen Red Wins Best Fly Rods at EFTTEXIn a word - UGLY PT/TB :p
Usually the saying 'form follows function' works for me. Carbon fiber reel seats were fine with me because they weren't just cosmetic, they shaved weight. Another adage from the old street rod days, 'if it don't go, chrome it' also has merit. That grip though... I dunno man... does it come in cork color? Is that grip different just to be different or does it have benefits that cork doesn't?Considering how difficult it is to get really good cork and how freaking expensive the good stuff is - $3+ per 1/2" ring for true Flor grade - I'd guess one of advantages is cost savings. I don't mind the looks actually. I don't really want a fire engine red grip, but I could see it looking good in black or charcoal on a custom rod.


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Another shot of the Daylily in my backyard !
Love the cololrs and the soft background! Like a softly burning flame
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Jun 8th, 2012 Reply SubscriberThe only flower around my neck of the woods that has truely wonderful colors is the Indian Paintbrush and I just never have my camera or I don't have the right lense on hand when I run across them. We mostly have single color flowers (that are very nice too) but nothing with a color flair. :-(
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YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) raised its annual forecasts as its big drive into emerging markets pays off, helping it post a smaller decline in quarterly profits than domestic rivals.
Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn has aggressively pushed Japan's No.2 automaker into fast-growing markets such as China, India and Russia, and is credited for raising its profile as an eco-friendly brand with the launch of the Leaf, the world's first mass-volume electric vehicle, in December.
Nissan has been a standout particularly in China, where a lineup of small cars that qualified for tax incentives fuelled a 36 percent sales growth last year. It was also among the few brands to grow in the tepid European market helped by the new Juke crossover and the older Qashqai SUV.
While Nissan also boosted its share in the United States, analysts said it would face tougher competition this year from rivals such as Honda (7267.T), which has two mass-volume models, the Civic and CR-V, due for an overhaul.
"If you're looking at earnings and the state of things now, (my pick is) Honda," said Toshiro Yoshinaga, an analyst at Aizawa Securities. "But if you're looking for the car maker with the most longer-term promise, it is Nissan," he added, citing its stated goal to lead in the zero-emission vehicle field.
For the year to March 31, Nissan, owned 43 percent by France's Renault SA (RENA.PA), raised its operating profit forecast to 535 billion yen (4 billion pounds) from 485 billion yen, matching the projection in a survey of 26 analysts by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
It lifted its global sales forecast by 65,000 units to 4.165 million vehicles for the year, mainly on better-than-expected sales in China in the last quarter.
October-December quarterly profit fell 15 percent to 114 billion yen, also smack in line with an average estimate of 113.9 billion yen in a Reuters poll of eight analysts, hit by a stronger yen and sliding Japanese demand. Net profit jumped 78 percent to 80.07 billion yen.
Nissan's profits made in China are counted at the operating level, unlike those of Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and Honda, because it reports under Japanese accounting rules.
Nissan's shares have gained 12 percent over the past three months, trailing Toyota and Honda's shares Before the results were announced, Nissan's shares ended up 2.5 percent at 893 yen.
Other automakers are also making a big push in emerging markets, with Renault's French rival, PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUP.PA) announcing its move into the Indian market on Wednesday after reporting a return to profit in 2010.
India's Mahindra & Mahindra (MAHM.BO) reported a 79 percent jump in quarterly profit, sending up its shares in Mumbai.
In the third quarter, Nissan's global retail sales grew 15 percent, bringing its 2010 tally to a record 4.08 million units and ahead of Honda for the first time since 2005. It sold a quarter of that in China, making the country its single-biggest market for the first time.
But a slowdown in China's overall car demand could hit Nissan the hardest after the government pulled the plug on incentives on cars with engines smaller than 1.6 litres such as its Tiida model, at the end of 2010.
Corporate Vice President Joji Tagawa however said that Nissan expected to grow at a fast clip of 12 percent, taking its Chinese sales to 1.15 million units this year.
"We expect a more sustainable growth in the overall Chinese auto market this year," he told a news conference, saying growth of about 30-40 percent seen in the past few years was not necessarily healthy.
Tagawa said China will remain a crucial market for Nissan, both in terms of sales volume and profit, adding that a broad model line-up and a big presence in the fastest-growing inland markets would help the brand grow faster than rivals.
"There might be some impact (of the end of tax incentives in China), but as long as Nissan can boost sales of bigger cars, it should be able to meet its sales target," said Fujio Ando, an adviser at Chibagin Asset Management.
While analysts are bullish on Nissan's shorter-term growth prospects, Ghosn is under the gun to provide a clearer direction for partner Renault, which has struggled due to its heavy reliance on Europe. Ghosn is set to announce a new strategic six-year plan for Renault on Thursday.
The Renault-Nissan alliance's all-out drive into the electric vehicle (EV) segment is a centrepiece of its growth strategy, but sales are not expected to reach critical mass until for another five years, contributing little to their near-term earnings.
Honda and Toyota also raised their profit forecasts for this year. Toyota's shares soared 5.2 percent after its earnings announcement on Tuesday and after it was cleared in a U.S. government safety probe. [ID:nTOE71800H] ($1=82.35 Yen) (Additional reporting by Hideyuki Sano and James Topham; Editing by Michael Watson and Anshuman Daga)
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Energy | 2533kJ/605kcal | 380kJ/91kcal | 5% |
Fat | 64g | 9.6g | 14% |
of which saturates | 5.4g | 0.8g | 4% |
Carbohydrates | 7.5g | 1.1g | <1% |
of which sugars | 5.4g | 0.8g | <1% |
Protein | 1.3g | <0.5g | <1% |
Salt | 2.1g | 0.32g | 5% |
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Seattle – Dean Joe Knight Jr. was appointed to an independent commission of legal experts, business leaders and election professionals, which will examine King County's election process and recommend improvements. The commission will be chaired by Cheryl Scott, the retired president and CEO of Group Health Cooperative. Members were appointed by King County Executive Ron Sims and include Rev. Stephen Sundborg, president of Seattle University, Dr. Philip Eaton, president of Seattle Pacific University and Patricia Aiken, Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services mediator and former Superior Court judge. For a complete list of commission members, please see: http://www.metrokc.gov/exec/news/2005/04/11ElectionsCommissionMems.htm.


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Prinsloo and Pretorius Streets, PRETORIA ● Tel: (012) 315 1761/2/3, Fax: (012) 315 1708 ● www.doj.gov.za Private Bag X256, CAPE TOWN, 8000 ● 120 Plein Street, CAPE TOWN ● Tel: (021) 467 1700, Fax: (021) 467 1730 ● www.doj.gov.za Address by Mr ME Surty, MP, Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, During a dinner in honour of the delegates attending the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association's Conference, On Monday, 06 October 2008, In Cape Town Programme Director; Honourable Minister of Public Enterprise, Ms Brigitte Mabandla; Honourable Chief Justice, Pius Langa; President of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association; Chief Justice Richard Banda; Chief Justices from the Commonwealth; Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Adv Johnny de Lange; Chairpersons of the Justice Portfolio Committee and the Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises; Members of Parliament; Distinguished judges and magistrates from abroad and the various parts of South Africa; Honoured Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; 1 It is a special privilege and honour for me to host eminent jurists and distinguished members of the judiciary from the Commonwealth. I am delighted that my predecessor, Minister Mabandla, who is now the Minister of Public Enterprise, is here with us this evening. I also wish to thank our Chief Justice, Justice Pius Langa for hosting this vital and significant Conference. I believe that the experiences and lessons that will be shared during the deliberations will benefit the South African judiciary and the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association constituencies. Distinguished guests, the theme that you have selected for the Conference - "Constitutional Independence for the Magistrate and Judge with reference to the separation of powers" is timely, current and relevant, especially in the South African context. South Africa is a constitutional democracy and our Constitution reigns Supreme. Our Constitution is premised on the separation of powers and the rule of law which together are the pillars of our democracy. The distinct and separate role of the legislature, executive and judicial organs of the State are clearly spelt out in the Constitution: The executive initiates, develops and implements policies, the legislature exercises legislative authority and has oversight role over the executive and the judiciary upholds the Constitution and the law, which they must apply impartially and without any fear, favour or prejudice. The separation of powers provides checks and balances in which the judiciary plays a sensitive and crucial role as an independent arbiter where one organ of State has encroached the functional boundary of another. 2 Our Constitution prescribes the character and caliber of, and the environment within which the magistrate and the judge profiled in the theme chosen for this Conference must perform this delicate role. Judicial officers must be fit and proper persons, who must broadly reflect the racial and gender composition of the South African society. The requirement of "fit and proper person" connotes persons of high competence and integrity. The integrity and ethical standards of the judiciary lies at the heart of a fair and impartial judicial system envisaged by the Constitution. The late Chief Justice, Ismael Mahomed, when addressing the Second Annual General Conference of the Judicial Officers Association of South Africa, reiterated that professional and ethical standards as well judicial temper should inform the conduct of Magistrates in the pursuit of justice. I quote from his speech: "The ultimate power of the courts must therefore rest on the esteem in which the judiciary is held within the psyche and soul of a nation and in the confidence it enjoys within the hearts and the minds of potential litigants in search of justice. No public figure anywhere, however otherwise popular, could afford to be seen to defy the order of a court which enjoys, within the nation, a perception of independence and integrity." These sentiments were echoed recently by the Chief Justice, Pius Langa, when he addressed the audience at the Inaugural Lecture in Memory of the late Justice Mahomed, when he reiterated: 'It stands to reason that a weak, unprincipled judiciary will be powerless to stem a tide of human rights violations and to keep state power in check. It is accordingly in everybody's interest that the courts should be enabled and protected so that they can do their work properly and impartially, without fear, favour or prejudice in protecting these rights. At the same time, we should demand the highest ethical standards and the utmost competence and integrity among members of the judiciary.' 3 The duty of the courts in deciding disputes and protecting the rights of individuals is immense. In performing these functions the courts are guided by the Bill of Rights and the rule of law. It is not insignificant that in the final Constitution, unlike in the 1993 Constitution (Interim Constitution), the Bill of Rights binds all organs of State, including the judiciary. In the Interim Constitution, the exclusion of the judiciary from the organs of State that are bound by the application of the Bill of Rights had the effect of limiting the interpretive role of the court in balancing the fundamental rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights. This limitation was recognised by the Constitutional Court in its minority judgment of Du Plessis and Another v De Klerk and Another, when it expressed the view that the supremacy of the Constitution manifestly entailed the horizontal application of the Bill of Rights and its binding effect on all legislative, executive and judicial organs of State at all levels of government. Whilst the situation has been remedied by the final Constitution, which put to rest the debate on the horizontal application and the binding effect of the Bill of Rights on the judiciary, we need to ask ourselves the question: What does the paradigm shift from the position which prevailed under the Interim Constitution to the position that obtains under the final Constitution mean for the South African judiciary in terms of its functions and responsibilities? The rights protected in our Constitution are not arranged in any pecking order nor do they follow any hierarchical preference. It is also not insignificant that the Constitution enjoins the courts, when interpreting the Bill of Rights, to promote values that underlie an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality, and freedom. Given the pre-eminence of human dignity as a right and a value a question may be asked how the courts will, for example, resolve a tension between human dignity, as a right and value, and freedom of expression? 4 The relevance of the emphasis on these fundamental values lies in the fact that the judiciary itself must be guided by the ethos and values that underlie an open and democratic society. The Constitution enjoins the three organs of State to work together to serve the public interest or the interest of a democratic and open society. Therefore the Supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law form an important yard stick that guides the court in executing its judicial function. It is this yard stick that ensures that courts cautiously exercise their judicial power. At the heart of the principle of separation of powers is a commitment to enhance democracy, increase accountability, and protect, promote and fulfill our fundamental human rights which are the cornerstone of our democracy. The common thread binding the functionaries of the three organs State is the commitment to respect, protect and uphold the Constitution which is the pledge every public office-bearer must make before he or she assume public office. I imagine that the extent to which constitutional precepts inherent in the constitutional democracies with adequate checks and balances such as ours are applicable to the judiciary may arise in the context of the debate. Distinguished Guests It is common cause that constitutional democracies across the globe are characterised by the inherent tension that exists between the three arms of Government as they jostle for pre-eminence. There is no common approach through which different countries have organised and managed the complex and at times contentious relationship between the three arms of government. In the judgment of Van Rooyen v the State, the former Chief Justice, the Honourable Arthur Chaskalson contended that different democracies have drawn the 5 boundaries at different places depending on their constitutional framework and socio-political context while maintaining the universally acknowledged core principles of judicial independence as articulated in the United Nations Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary. The manner and approach by which the three Organs of State manage their relationship is paramount. The Constitution and the interest of society are the primary guiding factors to be taken into account in the process of easing and normalising these tensions. The challenge presented by the delicate balance is particularly important in South Africa, where the Executive has a duty to implement policies that are necessary to transform a society which is emerging from centuries of institutionalised oppression, inequality and poverty. Our Constitution is explicit in committing all organs of State to achieve this national goal - it obliges organs of State to cooperate with another and act in mutual trust. This Conference today takes place against the backdrop of interesting developments in our political landscape. The independence of the judiciary and the rule of law has recently occupied a prominent space in the local and international media. While the debate is essentially beneficial to our fledgling democracy, we need to acknowledge that in some quarters it is fuelled by reckless or intemperate statements that may have the effect of undermining the integrity of the judiciary. As the South African government, we have the responsibility to protect State institutions, including the judiciary against unwarranted criticism. We should however be mindful of the fact that in a democratic society, decisions of the judiciary, as is the case with the conduct of other branches of Government, will constantly be subjected to public scrutiny and criticism. However such criticism must be rational and informed. The late Chief Justice Mahomed observed, during an address at the University of Cape Town in 1999, that criticism which is persistently uninformed and unfair and 6 which improperly impugns the integrity and the reputation of the judiciary, corrodes public confidence in its legitimacy and may ultimately diminish its capacity to enforce its will in the defence of the citizen seeking redress against injustice. It is therefore important that we all conduct ourselves in a manner that will not erode the integrity of the judiciary in the eyes of the public. Both the President of the ruling party, Jacob Zuma and the President of the Republic have unequivocally pledged their commitment to the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law. Ladies and Gentlemen, One of the challenges we face today is that of achieving a common understanding of the meaning of judicial independence and the boundaries of separation of powers, particularly between the judiciary and the other arms of Government. It is a source of some comfort for us to note that we are not alone in our search for answers to these questions. This is a global quest. This therefore calls for the jurists and legal minds gathered here to consider a number of probing questions posed elsewhere in this paper, including the following: How does the magistrate and the judge entrusted with the responsibility of controlling the exercise of power by other branches of State avoid encroaching into the arena of policy making, in particular within the peculiarity of the South African Constitution with a justiciable Bill of Rights? How does the judiciary ensure that in interpreting the Bill of Rights which it must uphold in respect of every citizen, it does, itself not violate or is perceived to violate any of the rights in the Constitution? 7 These are difficult and complex questions that require jurisprudential responses which I hope will help find permanent solutions to the constitutional challenges that continue to arise in democratic jurisdictions. I am hopeful that the meaningful inputs that will derive from the discussion will help shape our judicial education training programme. This could not have come at a better time as South Africa stands at the threshold of realising its watershed dream of establishing a Judicial Education Institute for the training of judges and magistrates. Not only will the Institute be a reservoir of judicial knowledge and jurisprudence in Southern Africa and the Continent, but it will also facilitate an exchange of knowledge with the rest of the world. That Institute, will be managed by a Council and chaired by our Chief Justice, reflects South Africa's commitment to the independence of the judiciary. My predecessor and the Chief Justice have worked tirelessly for the realisation of this dream. I wish you well in your deliberations over the next few days and may I, then on behalf of the South African government and the people of South Africa welcome you to our beautiful country. 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Libyan council wants oil firms to return fast
With infrastructure damage from Libya's six-month conflict fairly limited, foreign oil companies should return as fast as possible to restore oil production, the interim administration's reconstruction minister said on Friday.
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In an interview with Reuters during a meeting with donor groups and post-conflict rebuilding experts, Ahmed Jehani said oil would be key to getting the economy running again and foreign contractors were needed for their technical expertise.
"The issue of damage is not much and you can get procurement very fast. This is helped by fact the producing wells are under contract to international firms, if they feel they can deploy their people," said Jehani.
He could not say how quickly Libya, which has Africa's largest oil reserves and boasts top-quality crude, could see its output back at pre-war levels of 1.6 million barrels per day.
"We could go back to normal levels if you have the companies coming back to operate fields and then they can judge," he said. "The parts under Libyan management we could get up very fast."
Separately, the head of the interim council's Libya stabilisation team, Aref Ali Nayed, said employees from five foreign oil companies were already in Libya working to restore infrastructure and get operations running again.
He said the five companies included Italy's ENI .
In general, infrastructure damage from the fighting that drove Muammar Gaddafi from power last week was limited, and the priority was to get basic services up and running and paying salaries, before repairs can start, Jehani said.
"A lot of the damage is concentrated in certain areas like Misrata and the Nafusa Mountains," he said. "In general there has not been major damage."
Jehani, who worked at the World Bank for 30 years and recently published a book on OPEC and international law, said he hoped the swift unfreezing of $15 billion in Libyan assets, as pledged by world powers on Thursday , would reduce the need for loans. "We are not seeking any bridge financing at the moment, we are after our own money," he said.
He declined to give an indication of how much money the interim council needs today, saying only that before the conflict the Libyan budget for salaries, subsidies and running the government was about $20 billion for 2011.
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Jehani also said the NTC members would step down once elections have been held, but did not commit to a time frame. "Once we get up and running, we will disappear into the sunset," he said. (By John Irish; Editing by Catherine Bremer)
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Definition of wangle in English:
- If anyone could have dreamed up an unlikely idea like the Wooden Horse and wangled his way into Troy, he would have.
- Having wangled a job on the support staff - 'the best grounding I could have had' - she had daily access to the editors and decision-makers in every title.
- When I was trying to wangle invitations to Washington to talk about this stuff, they would get private investors to hop on a plane and fly to New Haven to see it.
Back to top- One Labour MP hinted that Smith's case was a wangle, and mentioned other sportsmen and celebrities who had returned home quickly after call-up.
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- Our private transportation will take us to the town of Cachora where our mule wanglers, mules and horses are waiting.
Late 19th century (first recorded as printers' slang): of unknown origin; perhaps based on the verb waggle.
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The sort of wagging done by dogs is from the Old English word wagian 'to sway', source also of waggle (late 16th century). Wangle (late 19th century) is first recorded as printers' slang. The origin is unknown but is perhaps based on waggle. Wag meaning 'a joker' is a different word, dating from the 16th century, which first meant 'a mischievous boy or lively young man', and was often used as a fond name for a child. Showing the grim gallows humour of the times, it probably comes from waghalter, 'a person likely to be hanged'. In the 2006 World Cup a new meaning of wag suddenly became popular. The WAGs were the Wives and Girlfriends of the England players. The term had already been used in the 2004 European Championship.
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