text: Jade Lotus Tantra is a global initiative to bring together all facets of Tantra and make it accessible to the Average person. Jade Lotus Tantra aims to combine the external power of the cosmic forces to the internal energy of every human being that suits their own individual capabilities, requirements and recommendations.Jade Lotus Tantra does not have any boundaries, and does not follow any Guru, cult, following, or establishment.Jade Lotus Tantra is a simple, readily available method of sexual enhancement, spiritual development, and the ability to progress into arenas of sexual ecstasy without judgment, pressure or politics.We work together in combining all facets of Tantra, whether it is historical, philosophical, spiritual, yogic, mental, physical, sacred or sexual and have this ready for the general global community to understand and adopt into their every day lives. We have already had thousands benefit from Jade Lotus Tantra in varying ways. Jade Lotus Tantra is also working to bringing Tantra into the professional sphere. Whereby psychologists, doctors, psychotherapists, counselors and educators can access the knowledge within Tantra and pass this knowledge onto their clients and students.Together with the Global Intimacy Clinic, Jade Lotus Tantra is aiming at having Tantra accessible in all areas of life, not just the sexual, with the development of new forms of Therapy, Healing, Teaching, Art, Dance, Massage, Spiritual development, Awakenings, and even Academia. Jade Lotus Tantra is a member of IASECT.


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iOS 6 beta 1 now available in Apple Developer Portal
If you're a registered developer with Apple you can now jump into the Developer Portal and grab the first beta of iOS 6 as well as the Xcode 4.5 developer preview.
As of now all downloads appear to be going smoothly but you if you have issues downloading the beta, keep in mind Apple's servers are probably going to get slammed pretty quickly.
As with every beta, keep in mind it's only meant for developers. Selling your developer slots to unauthorized users goes against Apple's developer agreement and your license could be suspended indefinitely if you are caught selling your slots.
We also advise against our readers and members of the general public buying slots. This is a perfect time to get scammed or have your credit card information stolen. Scammers are aware that people are out there who want to gain access to the beta and they're fully willing to take advantage of that.
Betas are typically full of lots of bugs and aren't meant to be run on anything but test devices. Installing a beta could cause many issues and could even render many apps, or even worse, your entire device useless. We can't caution enough that if you aren't a developer, it's best to stay away from beta versions of iOS.
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iOS 6 beta 1 now available in Apple Developer Portal
Already downloaded and running...!
Can someone post a mirror. I want to try it
We need some info on the Maps app please ! :)
What does that have anything to do with iOS6 beta ?? :?
My thoughts echoed
Arggghhhhhh if only i was younger I could go to my school prom again, but with a less frigid girl!!!
I was watching the conference looking for new features, not stuff my android can already do.
Facetime over 3G < 10 person video hangout over 4G
Launch apps with voice commands = can already do that
Turn by turn directions = can already do that
Facebook integration = I can already launch my gallery app and upload photos directly to any service I choose
Ignore calls and send text response = can already do that
Share open tabs from PC to phone = Chrome can already do that
I can keep going but you get the point.
Oh you've finished, sorry I fell asleep!
"Flyover and turn-by-turn navigation will be available only on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or later."
Enough said.
This update is crap, why aren't the iPhone 4 and 3GS (or even older) capable of turn by turn navigation? I had on my Nokia 5230 free and which was a way slower, cheaper phone then my iPhone 4. And the 5230 came with free offline maps too.
"FaceTime over a cellular network requires iPhone 4 or later, or iPad 2 or later with cellular data capability. Carrier data charges may apply. FaceTime is not available in all countries."
What do you mean "FaceTime is not available in all countries."? So I have an unlimited data plan that runs faster then the broadband connections in most countries (practically the only limit to speed is the iPhones modem) and Apple is telling me facetime over 3g might not be available in my country?! I fail to understand why it wasn't always available, since in adition to my unlimited data plan I also pay for a VOIP plan, which is specifically created to allow smooth voice and video calls over 3G.
Grate news! IOS 6 is really cool, but not for your iPhone, and not for your country, buy an iPhone 4S! And move to America!
Apple can bite me. (I had much harsher words in mind)
I live in Romania by the way, and even though we're renowned for Dracula and poverty we happen to have the 4th world wide fastest Internet connections, after Japan, South Corea and Beijing. Apple seams to not know this.
Oh and a bit of advice for iMore: You have the most obsolete comments section out of all the iPhone blogs I visit, when I post a comment here it's only posted here and if someone replies I never know unless I come back to check.
It wouldn't hurt to be able to share comments on facebook and have email alerts when someone replies.
Everyone else does it.
Everyone is dropping acid. I Suppose I can give it a try..:)
Ditto. Please don't.
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French Crystal Figurine Elegant Swan Shape Daum Signed
Large elegant and fine modeled swan figurine made of crystal by the well-known Cristallerie Daum. Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded in 1875 by Jean Daum (1825-1885).
Life-like figurine with a superb modeled head. Signed Daum.
Very good condition, just a few flea bites (felt!) to the base. Small red inclusion from the fabrication in one wing.
Height: 6 inches.
Quality fine antiques from private European collections – make it yours!
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I was up early Sunday—despite the late night visiting friends in San Francisco—to lend a hand at the 58th annual Alameda Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast. To the right, Alameda Education Foundation office manager Nora Toy-Desmond scoops up pancake batter in the kitchen of the Elks Lodge, where the event was held.
This year, in response to state budget cuts to education, the Alameda Kiwanis are donating all proceeds from the breakfast to the Alameda Education Foundation. Like many other AEF board members, I was there to lend a hand—though I had light duty, taking pictures and distributing flyers.
Richard Kim, a local realtor and the Kiwanis Club president, taught me the Kiwanis motto: Changing the world one child and one community at a time.
He said AEF's mission dovetails with Kiwanis', and his club is glad to help support public schools in Alameda. Kim is pictured left with AEF board president Anne DeBardeleben, also a realtor.
Lynne Styne of A Season to Taste (front) and Kiwanis club member Georgia Petrie were flipping flap jacks. "We fired up grill at about five in the morning," said Styne, who guessed they'd need to cook about 3,000 pancakes. They were not counting.
Octavio Guzman of La Piñata donated the food and supplies, Peet's Coffee and Tea donated coffee and, local dentist Bruce Bothwell donated many flats of strawberries.
By breakfast's end, Alameda Kiwanis Club Secretary Kristy Perkins (in the foreground, pictured with Kiwanis president-elect Dawna Dowdell), told me they'd served 525 people and raised roughly $6,000 dollars.


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Our Mission: The Louisiana Solar Energy Society is a state-wide nonprofit and nonpartisan organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dedicated to promoting and educating people about solar energy.
Who We Are: We are a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society and have been serving Louisiana since 1999. We educate solar enthusiasts and professionals at our monthly meetings in Baton Rouge, at workshops, with our quarterly newsletters, and through participation in conferences.
What We Do: LSES hosts monthly meetings, solar tours, Solar 101 Workshops, and fundraising activities like the InstArtBR Show. We send out a quarterly newsletter and participate in community events like Earth Day and Green Crawl. LSES also promulgates information about solar news and policy as well as solar power in general.
How You Can Help: Please consider becoming a supporter of LSES both financially and with your involvement in upcoming events. LSES subsists solely on the donation of money, time, and resources from volunteers and members. Check out the pages "Get Involved" and "Join/Donate" to see what you can do.


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Technical Data
BIRC3 (Baculoviral IAP Repeat-containing Protein 3, Apoptosis Inhibitor 2, API2, IAP-1, hIAP-1, hIAP1, RING Finger Protein 49, TNFR2-TRAF-signaling Complex Protein 1, C-IAP2, IAP Homolog C, Inhibitor of Apoptosis Protein 1, API2, IAP1, MIHC, RNF49)
cIAP2 is a member of the family of inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAP). IAPs suppress mitochondria-dependent and -independent apoptosis by binding to and inhibiting caspases through their BIR domains (reviewed in Liston et al, 2003; Wright and Duckett, 2005). Resistance towards apoptosis is a hallmark of cancer cells, and overexpression of IAPs can contribute to the development of cancer though inhibiting apoptosis. In addition to at least one BIR domain, some IAP members also have a RING-type finger motif at their carboxyl-terminal. The RING finger domain of several IAPs, including cIAP2, have E3 ubiquitin ligase activity and target the degradation of Smac/DIABLO through ubqiuitination. Smac/DIABLO is a death inducer and functions by inhibiting IAP-caspase interactions, thereby promoting apoptosis. Degradation of cell death inducers like Smac/DIABLO is thought to be a conserved mechanism by which IAPs enhance their anti-apoptotic activity, thereby promoting cell survival. The IAPs, including cIAP2, have widespread tissue protein expression, with expression levels and subcellular localization patterns differing depending on the cell lineage (see Vischioni et al. 2005 for a comprehensive study). cIAP2-MALT (API2-MALT1) fusion proteins have been implicated in the molecular pathology of mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma (reviewed in Hosokawa, 2005). AP12-MALT fusion proteins are found in a subset of patients with MALT lymphoma. They are generated by chromosomal translocations whereby the N-terminal portion of AP12 (including the BIR domains) is linked to the C-terminal portion of MALT1 (containing at least an immunoglobulin-like domain and a caspase domain). Several variants of the API2-MALT1 fusion proteins can occur in MALT1 lymphoma patients depending on the chromosomal breakpoints. It is thought that AP12-MALT1 can enhance the activation of NK-kB signalling, which may be relevant to the pathology of MALT lymphomas.
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:1000-1:2000
Immunohistochemistry (formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 1:1000-1:5000
Immunoprecipitation: 1:50-1:200
Immunohistochemistry: Frozen
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control:
Prostate, colon, spleen, many cancer cell lines, many brain tumors
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.


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Ready for a completely new LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Soccer experience?
Mario Ferrari and Daniele Benedettelli joined their efforts to create a completely automatic Soccer Game System. Forget RoboCup Junior robots that wander randomly on the field, without any clue of their position! The game field itself is a hybrid wood/aluminum/LEGO robot, that counts the scores and throws the ball back into the arena.
Check out more at robotics.benedettelli.com and stay tuned for updates!
Nov 26, 2010
Serious LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Soccer
Posted by: Daniele Benedettelli at 11:49 PM
4 comments:
- Robotica said...
- Nov 27, 2010, 5:26:00 AM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
Daniele, that's tremendeous!
How do the players find the goal?
Looks like you did get some sponsoring by HiTechnic, didn't you?
- Nov 27, 2010, 9:02:00 PM
- Daniele Benedettelli said...
Matthias, the players do know precisely their pose on the field, localizing using RFID technology and odometry. More details to come on my site. Both HiTechnic and CODATEX were sponsors for this project.
- Nov 27, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
- Jetro said...
Awesome. I am particularly curious on how you keep track of where the players are and how they know they (or their opponent) have scored.
- Nov 29, 2010, 4:17:00 AM
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I was one of those people that liked birthday cards but thought they were too expensive and in my opinion not worth it. Usually you always get appreciated for the gift you give, rarely the card you give. So I rarely gave cards.
A month ago, I was creating cards for my husband and sister-in-law (we're a family full of Sep birthday) and I came across the Antique Gentlemen birthday card and thought it would be perfect for my father-in-law. I have never sent him a card before – he's just not that kind of guy (I'm my opinion). Since he lives in India, I had the card first delivered and then mailed it to him. The postal Gods were on my side so he actually received it on his Birthday and called me up to tell me,
"It's the best card I've received in 65 years."
Of course, I won brownie points with my mother-in-law too. Now I'm a believer and will probably send a personalized card for most birthdays.


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Think about the first time you fell in love or a time when someone cut you off on the freeway and you were seething for hours. Were you thinking clearly? Probably not. Those who believe they would never fall for a scam don't realize it's not about how smart you are; it's about how well you control your emotions. Fraud victims are people with emotional needs, just like the rest of us. But they can't separate out those needs when they make financial decisions.
As a master closer, I made it my first objective to get the victim "under the ether." Ether is that fuzzy state when your emotions are stirred up and you're so agitated that you won't know which way is up and which is down. Once I have gotten you into this condition, it doesn't matter how smart or dumb you are. Ether trumps intelligence every time. The two most powerful ways to do this are through need and greed.
To find a client's emotional need, I'll ask personal questions. Then I'll throttle up the pressure by focusing on that need. "Oh, you lost your job? That's got to be tough." Or "So your two kids are in college, and the tuition is driving you into the poorhouse." Now the person isn't thinking about whether the offer is a scam; instead he's thinking, Here's a fix for my problems.
The crush or the kill—that's what we call closing the deal—is emotionally driven. It's not logic. If you apply logic, the answer is "No, I am not going to send you my hard-earned money. I don't even know who you are." If my victims had applied logic to our deals, they would have walked away every time.
The other pathway to the ether is simple greed: I just promise people they can make a ton of money.
I'm often asked how I could have ripped off senior citizens. The answer is that con men target people who have money, and a lot of seniors are sitting on fat nest eggs. It's the Willie Sutton rule: He robbed banks because that was where the money was.
But there's more to it than that. I think older people are easier to scam because their emotional needs are closer to the surface. They aren't afraid to tell people how much they care about their kids and grandkids. They aren't afraid to share their fears about the unstable financial markets and how much they worry about being on a fixed income. These fears are real. And every one of them is a bullet for my gun.
My scam career was focused on investments like phony oil and gas deals, bogus business opportunities, and gold-coin scams. And for these types of investments, the perfect victim was almost always a male. Why men? Men are more emotional than women. Men are grandiose; they are full of ego. And that's all driven by emotion; it's driven by insecurity; it's driven by a feeling of inferiority.
Most people who get emotional will fall quickly every time. And if they don't get worked up, I won't waste my time with them. If prospects ask a lot of questions or tell me they want to think it over or talk with their lawyer, I will hang up the phone. Victims don't ask a lot of questions; they answer a lot of questions. Victims don't read paperwork; they wait for you to tell them what it says. Victims don't look for why the offer is a scam; they look for why the offer will make them money. They want you to make them feel good so they can pull the trigger.
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Debbie Bliss Angel Yarn is a similar yarn: mohair, hand wash, dk (21-24 sts/4 in), 25 gram. You may also like Shibui Silk Cloud Yarn, which is another similar yarn: mohair, hand wash, 5 sts / inch, 25 gram, on size 7 US needles.
What about yarn that have the same look and feel? Find more yarn with a soft halo texture, sheds, and is machine dyed.
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Festa Major del Raval
As you all know, in Barcelona during the summer it's very popular to make celebrations of many discticts of the city. From 14 to 17 of july Raval celebrates it's Fiesta Mayor and offers a great range of cultural activities that are completely free and anyone can participate (…)
Montjuic de Nit 2011.
Montjuïc de Nit is a FREE annual cultural event in Barcelona, which invites everyone to enjoy the museums, theaters, parks, gardens and sports facilities in the mountain of Montjuic in Barcelona (…)
Sant Joan 2011 in Barcelona!
If you are planning to visit Barcelona around 23rd june, this is the right time! Everyone will be sleepless, because of celebrating Sant Joan festival! Join this exciting event and stay in Barcelona with Be Hostels! (…)
15 hours of music, performances and street entertainment at Paralel Avenue!
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I love Halloween, and I love getting dressed-up. But for whatever reason, I'm terrible about pulling a costume together ahead of time (and I know I'm not the only one.) For that reason, I bring you a list of punny, cost effective and simple costumes that you can pull together asap.
FYI: I was #1 in 2009, #2 in 2012 and plan on being #3 this year. I practice what I preach, yo.
1. Cardiac Arrest = wear hand cuffs (fake ones, please) + a t-shirt with a heart drawn on it
2. Blackmail = dress in all black + attach an enlarged photo of the US Mail logo
3. Freudian slip = wear a slip + sticky notes with words like "Id" "Ego" "Regression" & "Oedipus Complex" stuck to it
4. A Leaf Blower = wear a baseball cap + a long leaf attached to the brim with tape. When people ask you what you are, blow on the leaf dangling in front of your face.
5. A Ceiling Fan = write the words "Go Ceiling" on a t-shirt + carry pom poms
6. Yearbook = wear all white (that you don't mind getting ruined) + walk around with a Sharpie and have people sign you
7. Mixed greens = wear as many different shades of green as possible
8. A Bottle Neck = take an empty soda bottle + piece of string wrapped around the neck of the bottle, and then wear it like a necklace
9. Tic Tac Toe(s) = cheap shoes + tic tac candy attached with a hot glue gun
10. Headquarters = a headband + quarters attached with a hot glue gun
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An international research team has discovered a planet that takes some 80,000 earth years to orbit its star. The planet, known as GU Psc b, is about 2,000 times further from its star than the earth is from the sun.
The distance from the star is deemed to be the reason that the orbit takes so long. Even dwarf planet Pluto – which was once considered the most distant planet in our solar system – only takes 248 years to orbit the Sun
"We observed more than 90 stars and have found one planet. It is therefore an astronomical curiosity," lead researcher Marie-Eve Naud, PhD student in the department of Physics at the University of Montreal, said in a statement released on the university website.
It orbits its parent star, GU Psc, at a distance of about 2,000 AUs (2,000 times the Earth-Sun distance, or around 300 billion km), which is a record among exoplanets. The gas giant's parent is three times smaller than our sun, while the planet's mass is between 9 and 13 times that of Jupiter.
It was by comparing images obtained from the various observations obtained in different wavelengths from the Gemini Observatories, the Observatoire Mont-Mégantic (OMM), the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) and the W M Keck Observatory that they were able to correctly detect the planet.
"Planets are much brighter when viewed in infrared rather than visible light, because their surface temperature is lower than those of stars," said Naud.
"GU b Psc is a veritable gift of nature. The great distance that separates it from its star renders it possible to conduct a thorough study with a variety of instruments, allowing a better understanding of giant exoplanets in general," stated René Doyon, Marie-Eve Naud's co-supervisor and director of the WM Keck Observatory.
The discovery in the constellation Pisces, 155 light-years away from our planet, signifies a possibility that researchers may be able to detect planets like GU Psc b in future. Its distance from its star has raised awareness of the possibility that planets can orbit at such great a distance.
The same team is to launch a project to attempt to observe hundreds of stars and detect planets with similarly wide orbits.
The research is to be published in the May-20 issue of the Astrophysical Journal.


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Christopher Robins Pet CareRead MoreChristopher Robins Pet Care nurtures dogs and cats through daycare and boarding, grooming, training, and pet photography services. During dog boarding, each visiting pet receives a customized schedule, allowing older dogs more one-on-one attention and relaxation while more energetic dogs scamper through the facilities in group play sessions. Dog daycare similarly customizes playtime with three separate play areas. Cats and dogs visiting for grooming sessions receive a bath, treatment with shampoo and conditioner, and a haircut.415 Rochester StAvon, NY US
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Sarah Seven Spring 2015 Wedding Dresses
Sarah Seven's latest collection has us feeling light and airy. Think ethereal and boho-chic when you see these lovely lace overlays in sheath gown style. The delicate bead work mixed with floral applique details make for a simple, yet one-of-a-kind design, perfect for a laid-back bride or a destination wedding.
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analysisBy David Zounmenou
In an apparent attempt to replicate their successes of last year, Islamist rebels in northern Mali launched fresh attacks on government positions in early January. These attacks resulted in another Malian army's defeat and the fall of the city of Konna, situated 650km from Bamako.
Other cities were targeted, but the downfall of Bamako would be the biggest blow to the country and the region. Like Charles Taylor's onslaught on Monrovia in the early 1990s, the latest victory of the Islamist groups has sent a shock wave through the country and once again brought to the fore the imminent threat of violence and jihadism spreading across Mali and beyond. Their victory has also prompted a France-led military intervention.
What prompted the renewed attacks by the jihadists, and what can be said about the French-led military intervention? While it is impossible to provide all the answers at the moment, a few indicators could shed some light on the situation.
The Islamist attacks come against the backdrop of a perceived lack of progress in the negotiation process. Ansar Dine, one of the militant groups, renounced its previous undertaking to end hostilities and break away from terrorist organisations. It claimed that the government of Mali was not prepared to heed its demands, namely the enforcement of Shari'a in the region under its control, and greater autonomy.
In addition to the persistent political incoherence in Bamako, two important factors should be considered in the recent flare-up of violence in Mali.
Firstly, the rebels wanted to take advantage of the procrastination of the international community as far as military deployment is concerned. Though the United Nations (UN) passed Resolution 2085 authorising the deployment of an African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA), it was held up by technicalities. Training has to be provided to the Malian army, which is supposed to be at the forefront of the engagement, logistical considerations must be worked out and financial responsibilities have to be clarified.
While ECOWAS has earmarked 3 300 troops for deployment, there was speculation that the operation could see the light of the day only by September 2013. Are the UN and its partners trying to buy time while hoping that the negotiations will make war irrelevant? This seemed to be the thinking in many quarters. It goes without saying that all of these delays have given the impression that external partners are reluctant to engage in yet another military operation with an uncertain outcome.
Secondly, the Islamist groups intended to put pressure on the government to force it to negotiate on their terms. Another aim was to raise their bargaining power and relevance within the emerging dynamics of the situation on the ground by increasing their hold on the territories under their control. For some time now, the process has stalled in spite of many public declarations by all parties involved.
Contentious issues remain the secularity of the state and the degree of autonomy to be granted to the northern region. While the authorities in Bamako accept the principle of negotiation, the desire to address the humiliation of past defeats did not subside; nor did the need to preserve the territorial integrity of the country. Bamako considers all four groups (AQIM, Ansar Dine, MUJAO and MNLA) to be enemies, responsible for the effective partition of the country.
Undoubtedly, France's military reaction to the Islamist progression southward was timely. It is evident that, in spite of the efforts made and materiel acquired recently, the Malian army has not yet recovered its full operational capacity. In calling on France for help, interim President Dioncounda Traore clearly appreciated the imminent threat to his country and the region.
Dioncounda's call coincided with a similar one from the current Chair of the African Union (AU), Benin's President Boni Yayi, to have NATO troops deployed, though it is not clear whether he was aware of the implications given the recent history of NATO's involvement in Libya.
The wounds are still fresh as observers continue to highlight NATO's responsibility in the deterioration of the security situation in the region. In the same vein, the African Standby Force only exists in name, even though the AU has taken bold steps (AMISOM in Somalia) to respond to security challenges in recent years.
The ensuing dynamics of this intervention are myriad. Mali finds itself at war by default. Togo, Benin, Senegal, Niger and Nigeria have committed combatting troops while Ghana offers 150 military technical advisers. The United States (US), United Kingdom and other European Union (EU) countries have pledged support to FranceÂ's intervention. Mali can also rely on the regional solidarity of Algeria, Libya, Tunisia and Mauritania.
Yet a number of vital issues still need to be addressed, including the timeframe, coordination among various units, logistics and financing. Meanwhile, the military actions put the negotiation process on hold and will speed up the deployment process. This is likely to be the outcome of a number of meetings taking place this week in New York, Brussels, Addis Ababa and Abidjan. Nigerian President Jonathan Goodluck has already ordered the immediate deployment of 900 troops, while ECOWAS appointed Shehu Ousman Abdelkader as the commander of the regional force. Chad has also committed 2 000 troops to Mali.
The French air force continues to hunt down the armed groups, destroying their bases and training camps. Many months without any government authority in the northern region facilitated arms trafficking that beefed up the already sophisticated military arsenal of the rebel groups.
It is also possible that the capacity of the groups has been exaggerated. But a quick and clean victory should not be expected and unconditional loyalty by Mali's allies might dwindle along the way. Fear of retaliation by the jihadists could also force some countries to keep a low profile.
Serious humanitarian backlashes are to be expected and likely to worsen the situation for the civilians trapped in the crossfire. Importantly, the main challenge will be to keep control of those areas eventually liberated from the control of the Islamist groups. The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), defeated and expelled from the region, is already warning against such a move.
This is certainly one of the less controversial French military involvements in Africa, mainly after the fin de non-recevoir to Central African Republic President François Bozizé, based on the fact that France has acted in line with international expectations and in reaction to an explicit call from Mali's interim president. Nonetheless, a long-term key question is, what should be done with Africa's national armies?
Since the end of the Cold War, few of them can withstand challenges from non-state armed groups. Initiatives such as the African Crisis Response Initiatives (ACRI), RECAMP and many others sponsored by the US and France to improve the domestic capacity of African states have not yielded convincing results. Is it not time to rethink both national and regional defence strategies? And what about giving serious attention to sincere and effective security sector reform?
France has once again been propelled by circumstances into a sensitive field that ignites passionate debates on its relations with the continent. Given domestic challenges, the risks for President Francois Hollande are as great as the possible benefits derived from denying Jihadists a sanctuary that could become a threat to all. Anyone could become a target and years of efforts in consolidating regional and global peace could be put to waste, with devastating consequences for humanity.
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In the reign of Ferdinand, King of Aragon, and Isabella, Queen of Castile, the Spanish government was revamped. Contemporary with the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of the Jews, and the conquest of Granada, there was a certain professionalization of the apparatus of the state. This involved the massive employment of "letrados", i.e., bureaucrats and lawyers, who where "licenciados" (graduates) of the Universities, particularly, of Salamanca, and the newly founded University of Alcalá. These men staffed the various councils of state, including, eventually, the Consejo de Indias and Casa de Contratacion, the two highest bodies in metropolitan Spain for the government of the Spanish Empire in the New World. While Columbus was lobbying the King and Queen for a contract to seek out a western route to the Indies, he made his case to a council of geographers at the University of Salamanca. In the next century, the morality of colonization in the Indies was debated by the School of Salamanca, along with questions of economics, philosophy and theology.
By the end of the Spanish Golden Age (c. 1550-1650), the quality of academics in Spanish universities declined. The frequency of the awarding of degrees dropped, the range of studies shrank, and there was a sharp decline in the number of its students. The centuries old European wide prestige of Salamanca evaporated.
Like Oxford and Cambridge, Salamanca had a number of colleges (Colegios Mayores). These were founded as charitable institutions to enable poor scholars to attend the University. By the eighteenth century they had become closed corporations controlled by the families of their founders, and dominated the university between them. Most were destroyed by Napoleon's troops. Today some have been turned into faculty buildings while others survive as halls of residence.
In the 19th century, the Spanish government dissolved the university's faculties of canon law and theology. They were later reestablished in the 1940s as part of the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Today the University of Salamanca is an important centre for the study of humanities and is particularly noted for its language studies.
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A Florida 10-year-old showing up late to school wearing foul-smelling clothes told teachers he didn't know the last time he'd had a bath, prompting deputies to search and later arrest the boy's mother at their "deplorable" home.
Deputies: Man Smothered Son So He Could Play Video Games
Sheriff's deputies in north Florida say a man suffocated his young, crying son so he could play video games.
34-Year-Old Grandmother Accused Of Leaving Kids Home Alone While She Gambled
Police arrested a 34-year-old grandmother for leaving her four kids and a grandchild at home alone while she went to gamble at a nearby casino.
Police: Woman Abandons Child In Car To Steal Valentine's Day Items
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Deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office arrested a local babysitter after she left her 2-year-old charge on a porch in 39-degree weather.
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A deliciously filling dinner salad that can be prepared in just a few minutes. As with all my other Pesach recipes, the salt amounts listed are for kosher salt only. If you are using regular iodized table salt, please make sure to reduce the salt amounts.
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March 13th 2014By Tamar Genger MA, RD
I had always wanted to try making a kosher version of Braciole and found the Grow & Behold skirt steak to be the perfect meat to roll. I used matzo meal so you can make it on Passover, but bread crumbs can be used during the year. I also used spinach in the filling, but you can add anything you want, it is a versatile recipe that also can be made ahead and reheats well.
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El Camino's girls trying to make history in track
State championships
In 1999, Rancho Bernardo High's girls scored a record 122 points in the San Diego Section track and field championships.
"This El Camino team is the best girls team ever," said RB's Don Jones, who coached that '99 team. "They have the best up-front team. When we scored 122 points, we knew we had no chance at state. El Camino, if everyone does their best, can contend."
By way of explanation, Rancho Bernardo scored a ton of points in places four through six — athletes who did not advance to the state championship.
El Camino has five athletes who will be in contention for medals in 10 events at the State Track and Field Championships starting Friday at Buchanan High in Clovis.
• Jasmine Gibbs leads the way after capturing first place in three events — the 100 meters, 200 and long jump. The senior's seasonal best of 20 feet, 11 inches in the long jump puts her not only No. 1 in the state but the best under all conditions in the nation (even though there was no wind gauge to make the mark eligible for record purposes). Her top marks of 11.68 in the 100 (fourth in the state) and 23.88 in the 200 (third in the state) are among the best as well.
• Miche Scott made it a 1-2 finish for the Wildcats in the section 100 and she was the second leg of a 1-2-3 sweep in the long jump. Her best of 19-9½ in the horizontal leap is No. 5 in the state and scoring in the 100 would be a huge bonus.
• Tamika Brazzel will be able to focus on the jumps, especially the triple jump, where she has the No. 2 mark in the state at 41-1. She has also gone 19-2 in the long jump — fifth-best in the state, so she is in line for points there, too.
• Danielle Bryan is Ms. Consistency in the high jump. Her best of 5-9 is third in the state and she's just a tick away from joining the co-leaders, who cleared 5-10. If any of the others falter, her consistency could be gold.
• Jakayla Daniels' position if she played football would be linebacker. An extremely tough-minded, big-meet competitor, she hit her season best of 43 feet, 2 inches in the shot put in the section championships. That would get her into the state finals, where anything can happen. She also qualified in the discus throw, where her best is 145-9 — in the section finals, naturally.
Before clearing room in the El Camino High trophy case, however, there is one major roadblock: Long Beach Poly. The Jackrabbits have won the past four girls state titles and 11 of the past 20.
Coaches throughout the state applaud Poly's success but realize the school has an advantage few others enjoy.
Not only are there close to 5,000 students attending Poly — nearly twice the size of El Camino — but anyone who lives in Long Beach can attend any of the district's five high schools.


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Senior Advancement Officer,
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February 17, 2012
Update February 21 – This position is now closed.
Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional moment in Smithsonian history. The Institution is implementing a groundbreaking comprehensive strategic plan that expands the programming, educational, and scholarly activity of its museums and research centers, and undertakes its very first Institution-wide fundraising campaign. In planning for the campaign, the Smithsonian has built a model fundraising organization, one that will meet the growing needs of this unique organization and offer excellent professional opportunities.
This new position offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. This is the time to join this amazing Institution.
The Senior Advancement Officer, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program (APAP), plans and accomplishes all aspects of fundraising for the organization in support of its goals. The position reports to the Director of the Asian Pacific American Program.
Specific duties include:
— Works collaboratively with APAP Director and other staff in establishing funding priorities
— Establishes and maintains relationships with a variety of key donors and prospects and plans and executes effective fundraising approaches to meet funding priorities
— Manages the work of the APAP Advisory Board and APAP's relationship with the board members
— Develops effective and creative ways to advance the mission of the APAP
— Coordinates efforts closely with the Smithsonian Office of Advancement
Successful candidates will demonstrate experience and success in fundraising, strong organizational and communication skills, the initiative and ability to work independently, and the capacity to think creatively about expressing the importance of history, art and culture. A minimum of four years of progressive fundraising experience, a passion for learning and exploration, and the desire to join a dynamic and growing operation should be demonstrated in your application. Experience in complex higher education or a large cultural or environmental organization is preferred. Extensive travel required.
Founded in 1998, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program (APAP) provides vision, leadership, and support for all Asian Pacific American activities for the Smithsonian and works to better reflect the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to the American experience, world culture, and the understanding of our planet and the natural world throughout Smithsonian collections, research, exhibitions, education, and outreach. To this end, APAP curates public programs, educational materials, and traveling exhibitions with a community-based approach and focus.
The Smithsonian Institution is a unique complex of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research centers. The Smithsonian is a national and world treasure and is dedicated to its founding mission, "the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Its exhibitions, programs, collections, and outreach touch the lives of millions of Americans every year, as well as many who visit us from abroad.
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Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter to firstname.lastname@example.com by February 17th. Please indicate "APAP" in your e-mail subject line.
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Holly Madison has never been shy.
So it's no surprise that she allowed cameras to roll on her giving birth to her first child, daughter Rainbow.
Madison's new television special, Holly Has a Baby, premieres tonight on E! at 9 p.m.
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VIDEO: Holly shows off baby Rainbow
"My face feels like it's going to explode," Madison says as the nurse tells her to "push."
By Madison's side is her boyfriend and Rainbow's dad, Pasquale Rotella.
"When I was in labor and looking up at Pasquale I was just so excited," Madison says. "There was so much anticipation going on and I was so happy to be able to share the moment with him. I couldn't be happier."
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American Idol 2013: Cortez Shaw – "Titanium" by David Guetta (VIDEO)
Cortez Shaw got the ending "pimp spot" on American Idol 2013 this evening and it is well deserved. This is a huge performance and there is no doubt he will be going through to the next round. Cortez has proven he is a contender tonight.
American Idol judge Keith Urban loves the song and thought it was a "bold, brave move" for Cortez to try it as a ballad. He isn't blown away by it and thinks Cortez didn't really nail the vocals. He thinks the really big notes did help carry him through the performance though.
Nicki Minaj loves Cortez and thinks it was a really sexy good song choice. He's going to get her vote for sure.
Randy Jackson is also liking the performance and thinks he has a huge range and a unique voice.
Mariah Carey thinks the arrangement of the song was cool and Cortez gave a great performance. She wants to see what he'll bring to the stage next.
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Antiques Roadshow: Vintage Columbus
Saturday, July 5 at 9:00 p.m.
Back in 1999, the roadshow dropped in on Columbus, Ohio. Since then, some of the originally appraised items have soared in value, but others have sunk.
Highlights include a trio of Albert Cheuret art deco clocks; a Marx "Roy Rogers" play set; and a historical collection, once owned by our nation's first postmaster general, including a Thomas Jefferson letter.


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FOLLOWING last week's article, one of the feedbacks that touched my heart was about the difficulties youths are facing when it comes to finding start-up capital for their business projects.
The youth who wrote to this column said the challenges of having their projects funded were almost equivalent to the ones faced when looking for a job.
The reader's argument was that when a youth wants to venture into some small-scale enterprise, most banks or potential capital lenders usually ask for financial statements for the years that one has spent doing that particular kind of business.
Some even go to the extent of asking for physical proof of where the business is located.
This, the reader said, could be compared to companies asking a college graduate looking for a job to provide attestation of five years working experience; which makes it practically impossible sometimes for a youth to find a job or start an enterprise of their own.
Some banks and investors typically like to see that you've started successful businesses in the past or that you've worked in your chosen industry before they even take a second look at your application.
In other words, these people want to see some kind of commitment from youths prior to deciding whether to help them with capital or a job. Whether you are fresh from college and the number of years for the experience needed is half your age, a youth has no choice but to dance to the employer's tune of rules.
Nevertheless, as the saying goes, every dark cloud has a silver lining.
I believe there still has to be a way of going round these challenges. First of all, it is not every time that you need to get a loan to start up a business.
The problem sometimes is that we want to start straight from the top and getting a loan from the bank seems to be the only way to get started. We have to realise, however, that the only stable and wise way to get to the top is to start from the bottom.
I believe that for starters, you would have to raise your own capital before you can even ask for some help from friends and families.
It's not easy, I agree, but hey, one has to start from somewhere. Sell anything you can get your hands on (as long as it is legal).
In my opinion, the best way to get cash for your own business is to make it yourself. It's always good to have some cash or something that would show your would-be funder that you are starting from somewhere.
For instance, if you want to set up your own boutique, don't wait for capital for setting up a boutique, start small, you can start with ice blocks, sweets or even fritters and save that money for your bigger mission which is your vision.
Some people may even laugh at you, but remember that your vision to start your own company is more important than all their ridicules.
Besides, it is better you even test your commitment of creating wealth with small things. Trust me, experience is the best teacher.
I also feel parents should play a key role in their children's success in businesses.
I don't want to discuss money matters because I am not a financial expert, but I strongly believe that parents can help children identify what they are good at when they are still young - be it in business or talents.
If parents, or fellow family members, recognise what you are good at, it is better to teach and help you improve your skills in line with your talent even before you are sent to school.
For example, it is common to find that most of our soccer stars are either related to other soccer legends like their parents, brothers or uncles because these people have passed on the skill to their close family members. Call it genetic or anything; it is still a skill being embraced by one family.
Another good pattern is where you find that one family is talented in singing or playing music.
This kind of thought can also be applied to business.
If one has relatives who are involved in business, especially parents, it is important to learn all you can from them first and later, after you prove yourself, ask for start-up capital from them.
Unfortunately, most people do not see it that way when it comes to money matters and that is why it is common to find that when a successful business person or bread winner dies, the money or the business dies with them, leaving behind a trail of misguided youthful misfits.
The best way to help a youth is for the people we look up to, to remember that they were once youths themselves and had aspirations, dreams and hopes for a better future. The chains of self-centered mentality should be broken (in Jesus' name).
Once that is done, potential funders will loosen their grip on funds because they would understand how desperate situations can sometimes become for youths.
Even so, I want to emphasise that youths should do their part by showing commitment and diligence to whatever you want to deal in. They say the passion of a giver is in finding someone worthy to receive.
Don't leave anything to chance and luck, do your homework.
But, if all goes to worse and the people closest to you are not willing to invest in you even when you have a good project, you may finally think of going to the bank. This, I believe, should be the last option if all other help fails.
Shedding more light on the issue of getting capital from lending institutions like banks and micro-fins, in July last year the Government announced that a Youth Bank would be established this year (2013) which will provide affordable loans to youths who will venture into entrepreneurship or cooperatives after graduating from the Zambia National Service (ZNS) skills training centres. (The column will try to feature updates on this development in the near future.)
To supplement this good effort by the Government, I would suggest that banks should also introduce flexible loan packages for youths.
In fact, the Bank of Zambia can come up with a deliberate policy to instruct all banks in the country to be flexible when it comes to dealing with youth empowerment loans.
There are so many stakeholders out there who can come on board and bail the youth out. But, like I suggested last week, we need to showcase our projects on this platform so that those would-be funders can know about them and help us unlock our potential.
During the last two weeks, I have been receiving so many questions on the Youth Development Fund. I will try to answer these questions in the next article.


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Fryer, the next-door neighbor, said he objected to lending the psychic a personal item to help her connect with Christine. Christine's niece, Karen Hoke, said he also had initially objected to reporting her missing.
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Solar 'Heliotube' company partners with installers
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There are a number of companies using a concentrator design. By focusing sunlight with mirrors and lenses, panel makers can get more power from a solar cell or lower the overall cost by using less silicon, the most commonly used material for converting light to electricity.
The Heliotube uses a set of self-powered tubes that turn during the course of the day to maximize light input.
Practical Instruments' Heliotube also concentrates light, but its system is designed to be the same size as traditional flat panels. That makes it easier for solar installers to work with, according to CEO Brad Hines.
"The installer base out there has 25 years of experience and best practices. A lot of people are trying to bring down solar costs, but it's hard to be smarter than all those (installer) people," he said.
Hines said that while other solar concentrator companies are selling directly to end users, Practical Instruments' strategy is to sell to installers.
On Tuesday, it announced that three California solar installers--Energy Options, Permacity Corporation and Advanced Solar Electric--have signed on, and it intends to sign on more resellers.
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At this point, solar concentrators are geared for commercial customers. Hines said that Practical Instruments' first Heliotube product will be available later this year, and in 2008 it expects to try selling to the residential market.
"Our product includes the frame, just like a regular solar panel, so it can go where any panel can go now," he said.


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Budle Haugh
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For pictures of the renovation work in progress, see the Gallery page
This is a fabulous holiday location at Budle Bay, just north of Bamburgh. This cottage, and neighbouring Budle Falls , form part of this magical coastal smallholding where the very friendly owners live on site. A beautifully styled internal space, with both private and communal outside spaces, this cottage will appeal to a family party, or equally to 2 couples holidaying together. Haugh (pronounced 'Hoff') is an Old English and Scots term referring to a low-lying meadow in a river valley, hence the name of this cottage. Budle Haugh sits next to the river so guests can enjoy the sound of bubbling water and views over the river and meadow - including the swans, herons and the abundant river based wildlife there. The river is fenced off and the cottage has a river side walled garden so it is safe for children. Guests can get river access from the communal grounds to play pooh sticks and fish.
- 2 bedrooms, one with King Size bed, one with flexible twin or Superking bed (please state at time of booking otherwise they will be as found)
- Open plan living/dining/kitchen area with log burner
- Bathroom with separate double shower cubicle
- Fully enclosed private walled garden with views over river and river meadow from a raised patio and bbq area
- Play garden shared with the owners with 9 acres of grass, fields, walks and stream
- Games room shared with Budle Falls featuring pool and football tables
Special features and feel of Budle Haugh
- A coastal toned paint palette throughout
- TV's in living room and both bedrooms
- Dvd and Playstation3
- Hand painted solid wood kitchen in Farrow and Ball French Gray with granite worktops
- Benefit of private garden and use of 9 acres of woodland, fields, river and play area.
- Depending upon the age of your children, the owner of Budle Haugh will make available age/gender appropriate toys, outdoor equipment and books - customising the cottage for your children!
- Woodland stage for those adventurous divas, a large open fire pit for those Kumbya moments and a fabulous tree house with horse swing, slide, climbing ladders and trapeze! – all in Bluebell woods, part of this smallholding
- Well behaved dogs are welcome at Budle Haugh for a fee of £25 (doggy basket and treats provided!)
Children at Budle Haugh
A travel cot, highchair, baby bath, and steriliser can be provided on request.
Baby rucksack and stroller on request
Please just let us know what you would like to use when you make your booking at Budle Haugh. There are often children at Budle Falls , the neighbouring cottage, aswell as the owner's children to make friends with.
What you will find at Budle Haugh
Full central heating, double glazing, log burner, phone with free UK calls, wifi access, dishwasher, range cooker, microwave, slow cooker, washer-dryer, iron, ironing board, large fridge freezer, electric blender wand, electric hand mixer, cafetiere, Nespresso machine, iPad with films, games and music, Nintendo DS with assorted games, hairdryers and straighteners. Flat screen TV, DVD and PS3 in lounge and flat screen TV/ DVD/CD and IPOD Docking station in each bedroom. Games, books, toys (indoors and out), selection of DVDs, CDs and PS3 games for adults and children, BBQ, outside log burner, sand pit and ride on toys. Buggy, double mattress travel cot with linen, high chair, baby monitor, steriliser, baby bath, toddler step and potty also available on request. Dogs are most welcome at Budle Haugh and a dog bed and bowls can be provided.
Additional services and Benefits offered
- Guest membership of The Ocean Leisure Club in nearby Seahouses (20m pool, childrens pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym, health and beauty spa, cafe. £6 entry per adult and £3 for children over 2, babies free of charge)
- Babysitting by arrangement
- Private Catering (details on request)
- Shooting can be arranged directly with the owners
- Double Bank fishing rights on the small holding itself
Location and surrounding area (Map)
Just minutes north of picturesque Bamburgh village with its towering castle and famous white sandy beaches, Budle Haugh makes a great base for exploring the magnificent Northumbrian coastline and countryside, close to walks and cycle routes. It lies only 2 miles from Bamburgh with its historic castle, many amenities and beaches and the village of Belford inland. Close by is Holy Island, with one of the most important centres of early christianity in Anglo Saxon England, the Lindisfarne Priory. This cottage also has the benefit, despite its rural location, of being within walking distance of a highly recommended restaurant in the Waren House Hotel (for adults without children).
Country Retreats Recommendations
Ideal for a family as children will love the play area, farm animals and the snatches of farm life on offer. Would be wonderful booked with neighbouring Budle Falls for 2 families wanting to holiday together but wanting their own private space too.
A couple or 2 couples holidaying together would appreciate the style, luxurious touches and the outside space for walks or even private fishing on the river.
Candid Comments
Perfect holiday cottage. The living space is compact but very cleverly designed and beautifully presented
Guest Comments
"Utterly magical! We were lucky enough to be the first family to stay at Budle Haugh and what a treat it has been, we didn't want to leave. The cottage and location are first class – so much more than we could have asked for. Many thanks to Allison and family for making our holiday so special and for being so welcoming and hospitable. So many "best bits" but a few highlights include the fabulous wendy house and toys, feeding the lambs, collecting and eating freshly laid eggs…the list goes on! We really appreciated the personal touches – fresh flowers, welcome pack and the children adored the brilliant age appropriate toys. We will definitely be back! Thanks again." Simon and family, May 2013.
I just wanted to thank you both for a wonderful weekend in a lovely cottage. My friends and I have been up to that area a number of times, it is a firm favourite for relaxation and exploring. Of the cottages we have stayed in Budle Haugh is probably in the best location for getting to all the highlights of the area and was a lovely spot to return to each evening and the best kitted out cottage I have ever stayed in. Thanks also to Ian and Jedd for the tour of the animals, that was great.' Shiona July 2013
'Lovely place, lovely cottage, lovely people. We are booking both cottages and coming back with the rest of the family we loved it so much. Thank you'. Lorrae and family, July 2013.
"Budle Haugh is just perfect. Idyllic setting and beautiful grounds and walks to explore and the bonus of the animals to hand (fresh eggs!). The cottage ticks every box. Its home form home and has everything you could ever need with the added extra of a host who has considered everything that you may have forgotten!! As a couple with a busy toddler it has been heaven – an enclosed garden, complete with a collection of toys, and a quiet and tranquil setting – perfect! Thank you Allison for your attention throughout." Steve and family – June 2013.
"A fantastic, idyllic spot to explore Northumberland! Budle Haugh has been fabulous: friendly, cosy and Allison and family are great hosts. Thank you for the warm welcome, toys, films and friends to play with! We are sure we'll be back…" Lisa and family - May 2013.
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Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) Makes Strides Against Sexual Assault
By Liza Swart
The Service Women's Action Network held Truth and Justice: The 2012 Summit on Military Sexual Violence, May 8, in Washington, D.C.
SWAN sees itself as a civil rights organization, and continues to research and advocate on LGBT-specific issues, with a focus on issues of sexual violence. Their vision is to make the military a safe workplace and to see the end of sexual violence in the military, resulting in a more connected and equal environment for LGBT members.
"This was the first mass globalization for sexual assault survivors on Capitol Hill," said Katy Otto, SWAN spokesperson. "This is significant because there have been a lot of stories in the press, especially about sexual assault in the military, but those stories have not included LGBT survivors. The summit provided opportunities to get those voices out to the media."
SWAN sees a direct correlation between sexual harassment and sexual violence, LGBT harassment and discrimination.
"I think there's a lot of interconnectedness there," said Otto.
Some recent changes to DoD policy do improve the sexual assault initiation and reporting practices. The Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 11-063, issued 27 Dec. 2011, expedited base transfer for those service members who file unrestricted reports of sexual assaults. Additionally, those unrestricted reports are now retained for 50 years, under DTM 11-062. Restricted reports will be retained for five years.
The changes have been made largely to combat the culture of silence surrounding the issue, said Otto.
For those unfamiliar with restricted and unrestricted reporting, or for those who may have somehow missed the last few rounds of mandated training, a here's a summary:
According to DoDI 6495.02 (June 23, 2006) "…[C]onfidential reporting is restricted reporting that allows a Service member… to report or disclose to specified officials that he or she has been the victim of a sexual assault. This reporting option gives the member access to medical care, counseling, and victim advocacy, without requiring those specific officials to automatically report the matter to law enforcement or initiate an official investigation. The restricted reporting option is only available to those sexual assault victims who are Service members; however, it may not be an option if the sexual assault occurs outside of the military installation or the victim first reports to a civilian facility and/or a civilian authority. This will vary by state, territory, and/or overseas local agreements."
Additionally, unrestricted reporting options are available, which diminishes the confidentiality requirement insofar as law enforcement are notified and the incident moves forward into an official investigation.
In 2011, 753 restricted and 2,439 unrestricted reports were filed, according to the DoD's Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military. One hundred reports that began restricted were later converted to unrestricted.
The recent changes to policy, though welcomed, are seen as an ongoing process by SWAN, which has key changes they are currently working toward. For example, in the security clearance form, question 21 asks for a disclosure of counseling. Combat-related trauma counts as an exemption, and SWAN wants the same courtesy extended for sexual assault survivors.
"We would also like there to be the availability to access civil tort claims for those who feel justice wasn't served to them in the military," said Otto. "We think that will really have the effect of changing the culture. If there are real consequences people can see, if the military can feel financial consequences, it will be a better deterrent. It will change the culture."
SWAN is also pushing for greater access to Veterans Affairs (VA) services, specifically involving claims against the VA and sexual assault, and statistics on how many of those claims move forward into an investigation.
"We want a more responsive VA," said Otto, "and a VA with more sexual violence counselors. As we are seeing more and more women veterans, we need a VA that provides the services that they need."
In addition to the summit, SWAN was part of a larger coalition to the April 26 filing of an amicus curiae, or "friend of the court" brief in the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Cardona v. Shinseki, Vet. App. No. 11-3803, was initiated by veteran Carmen J. Cardona. After Cardona legally married her wife in Connecticut, an application for spousal increase in her veterans' disability benefits was denied.
"The Cardona case challenges the VA's denial of benefits to a veteran on the basis of her sexual orientation," said Rachel Natelson, SWAN legal advisor. "The amicus brief focuses on the legislative history of the relevant statutes at issue. It seeks to highlight that the statutes were enacted to promote equality and inclusiveness in benefits distribution, and were never intended to deny benefits to gay and lesbian veterans."
SWAN sees community connection as key to building momentum on the issues of LGBT benefits and sexual assault, as well as other core focus areas, such as reproductive rights and the combat exclusion policy. For those interested in the vital work this organization champions every day, and in becoming a part of the connection in the SWAN community,
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Cancer billions
The European Union's cancer bill in 2009 was £105 billion, according to the first comprehensive EU-wide study of the illness's financial toll. Lung cancer and breast cancer were the most expensive types. Overall, the bill was still less than the £165 billion spent on cardiovascular disease (The Lancet Oncology, doi.org/n87).
Privatise or die
The World Bank's Global Partnership for Oceans has joined a call to partly privatise the oceans, in the interests of effective conservation (bit.ly/19L1ROg). Blue Ribbon Panel chair Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, from the University of Queensland, Australia, said we have 10 years to set the oceans on a sustainable course before they enter a state of terminal decline.
Wet, wet, wet
If your country borders the eastern Pacific Ocean, brace yourself for inclement weather. That's because within 50 to 100 years, global warming will bring more rain your way and boost the intensity of the cyclical weather system known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (Nature, doi.org/n9n).
Phillippines quake
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday, killing at least 67 people, many of whom died when old buildings collapsed. The volcanology agency said it had recorded nearly 300 aftershocks, and Bohol and Cebu provinces declared a state of calamity.
Space hopper
SpaceX has reached new heights in the final test of its reusable Grasshopper 1.0 rocket, which reached nearly 750 metres in its latest flight before returning to the landing pad. Next up is Grasshopper 1.1, a large rocket with nine engines rather than one, which will aim for the edge of space, at 90 kilometres.
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