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UNITED KINGDOM SECRETARY OF STATE PHILIP HAMMOND: Good afternoon. Thank you for coming along on a cold and snowy Saturday afternoon. I'm delighted to welcome Secretary Panetta to address the Lancaster House on the final leg of his visit to Europe. We are delighted that he's chosen to end this tour with a visit to London, and indeed, without getting too emotional, probably and his final foreign trip as secretary of defense for the visit to London. Highly appropriate in view of the deep and abiding friendship between our two countries.
As ever, we've had an open discussion of range of important security issues this afternoon, including, of course, the current hostage situation in Algeria, assistance to the Malian government to help them abort the advance of Islamists in Mali, the draw down by set forces in Afghanistan, and of course the ongoing situation in Syria.
On the terrorist attack in Algeria we remain in close contact with the Algerian government. The Cobra committee met again this morning on the latest information we have is that the hostage situation has now been brought to an end by further assault by Algerian forces which had resulted in further loss of life. We're pressing the Algerians for info on the exact situation and the numbers that have been killed, and if any numbers rescued.
The loss of life as a result of these attacks is appalling, not acceptable, and we must be clear that it is the terrorists that bear sole responsibility for it. Their actions can never be justified, and we remain determined to defeat terrorism and to stand with the Algerian government.
On the situation in Mali, we remain deeply concerned by the security situation there and the threat posed by the terrorist groups in the north of the country. We remain committed to working with the Malian government and international partners to prevent a new terrorist haven developing on Europe's doorstep. That is why we welcome the French military intervention and why we are supporting their efforts with logistical and intelligence assets.
On Afghanistan, we've had a good discussion about the improving ability of the Afghan security forces to provide security for their own people. We in the U.K. remain in lockstep with our American and ISAF allies on draw down of forces as the Afghans take on lead responsibility for security across the country. And we remain on track to end our combat operations by the end of 2014.
Finally, on a personal note, I would like to thank Secretary Panetta for the warm, frank and open relationship that we have enjoyed since I was appointed U.K. defense secretary in 2011. Secretary Panetta has served his country with huge distinction in a career of public service spanning nearly 50 years, including a variety of the highest offices in the United States. On Friday, Leon, in your lecture at King's College, you made clear the need to continue making the case for Atlanticism, even as we, and many of the European allies face budget challenges as you do back at home and even as we face the challenge of the rise of Asia.
The point you have made consistently, many times before, urging European native partners is to stay the course in spite of the difficulties ahead. And I can promise you as you retire to a well-deserved rest in California that I will continue to make your argument in European native context.
It's been a great pleasure to work with you and your team, and I wish you all the very best for your return to California and for your continuing work in teaching the next generation of Americans the importance of public service through the Panetta Institute for Public Policy.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON E. PANETTA: Thanks, I appreciate it. Thank you very much, Philip, for those kind remarks, and good afternoon.
It is a pleasure to have been here in London over these last few days. Having taken my first trip here as Director of the CIA, almost four years ago, I guess it's appropriate to have the final trip through London as I conclude my service as secretary of defense. I know that Secretary Hammond has just returned this morning from Australia, so I appreciate his willingness to schedule this weekend session and the gracious hospitality that he has shown me here at this remarkable Lancaster House. He is a true partner. He is a true friend. He is someone that I have worked very closely with.
Since the time he assumed his responsibilities and I think it's fair to say we have always had a relationship of trust and one of friendship, and I deeply appreciate that on behalf of myself and on behalf of the United States of America. I'm also deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to consult with Prime Minister Cameron. I had a chance to meet with him yesterday, and I appreciate the hospitality, and again, the close partnership as well.
In addition to these two very important meetings over the last two days, I've had the chance to meet and interact with some of the young British troops who recently returned from Afghanistan. I express my deepest appreciation to them, to their families for their willingness to put their lives on the line. I know that Great Britain has paid a heavy price in the commitment to Afghanistan, and my condolences go out to those families that were impacted by those losses. But my fervent hope is that all of the lives that have been lost were not lost in vain and that ultimately, we will fulfill the mission for which they gave their lives.
In addition, I had a chance to meet with the university students at a speech yesterday. I had a long session with members of Parliament in which we discussed a number of issues involving Great Britain and the United States, and had the opportunity to meet with numerous defense officials as well. So I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity that I've had here. The discussions have reaffirmed the continuing strength of the historic relationship between our two nations. These discussions also underscored the numerous security challenges that we face together at this moment in time: the war in Afghanistan, continuing threat from terrorism, maintaining pressure on Iran, continuing to pressure the Assad Regime to step down and to allow the people of Syria to enjoy the benefits of political reform, the Cyber threats that impact countries in a new technological age and dealing with budget constraints.
Our working lunch today addressed a lot of these challenges. And regarding the ongoing hostage situation in Algeria, as Secretary Hammond said, we are trying to stay informed of the situation. A lot of this information still remains sketchy. We know that lives have been lost. And I pledge to continue our close consultation on this issue until the crisis has finally ended. Just as we cannot accept terrorism attacks against our cities, we cannot accept attacks against our citizens or our interests abroad, neither can we accept an al-Qaeda safe haven anywhere in the world, a lesson our nations learned in the tragic aftermath of 9/11 and the seven attacks here in Britain.
To that end, the secretary and I discussed our plans to contribute to the international effort to target AQIM in Mali and consulted extensively on the way ahead in Afghanistan. I updated the secretary on the successful meetings we held in Washington last week with President Karzai where we affirmed that this spring Afghan forces will move into the lead for combat with ISAF in support. By the end of next year, a sovereign and independent Afghanistan will be responsible for securing and governing all of its people. This is what the mission in Afghanistan was all about, an Afghanistan that could govern and secure itself so that it would never again become a safe haven for terrorism.
British troops, as I said, have demonstrated incredible courage on the battlefields of Afghanistan and made terrible sacrifices that we will never forget. In particular, the American people will forever mourn the more than 400 fallen British heroes of this war. As we bring this conflict to an end next year, we must do everything possible to ensure these sacrifices are not in vain by continuing our long term support for the stability and security of Afghanistan, including the sustainment of the ANSF and the enduring presence of international forces.
Looking more broadly at the future, Secretary Hammond and I also discussed our defense strategies. Both of our nations are facing significant fiscal challenges. That's a reality. And we are being forced to make some very tough decisions when it comes to future defense investments. Yet, we have also determined that we must embrace new ways of doing business in order to fulfill our obligations to national security. For example, through the Innovative Aircraft Carrier Cooperation Effort that we launched one year ago this month which will bring our navies closer together than ever, that is a model for the kind of cooperation we need to engage in for the future.
I also deeply appreciate the United Kingdom's leadership and the effort to reform NATO to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. As I said yesterday in a speech at King's College, it is when resources are constraint and security challenges are growing that we need to be creative and innovative in order to make our alliances stronger in face of the challenges we confront. To quote Winston Churchill, "This is no time for ease and comfort. This is the time to dare and to endure." No alliance has counted more for global security and global prosperity than this very special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
As I depart London and retire from my position as secretary of defense, I am profoundly honored to have been able to do my part with Secretary Hammond to ensure that this alliance continues to play that role and endures well into the future. This is a bond between the United States and Great Britain that was born in the blood of battle. It is a bond that will forever be sustained with the hope that we can provide peace in the world. Thank you.
SEC. HAMMOND: We have time for a couple of questions.
Q: Secretary of state, Hammond and also to Mr. Panetta. You have both talked about the haven for terrorism in North Africa and connecting that to Afghanistan. Are we looking at North Africa and Mali becoming the new Afghanistan and if so, will we see the British or American troops fighting?
SEC. HAMMOND: Well, as you know, we have no plans to involve British troops in combat. In Mali we're providing logistic and intelligence support to the French.
But I think the reality is that anywhere in the world where there is ungoverned space, whether it's Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, the Sahel, AQ, will see that space as an opportunity to regroup and to mount attacks on our interest and western interests. But we must be vigilant, firstly in preventing ungoverned spaces from arising and where they do arise, from shutting them down as quickly as possible.
The right way to do that is by supporting local governments building custody, providing practical support to local governments and regional forces and certainly in the case of Mali, that is the route that we intend to go, supporting the Malian government and supporting local ECOWAS and African union forces in restoring the control of Malian government across all of that territory of that country.
SEC. PANETTA: Since 9/11 we've made very clear that nobody is going to attack the United States of America and get away with it. And for that reason, we have made a commitment that we're going to go after al-Qaeda wherever they are and wherever they try to hide. And we have done that, obviously, in Afghanistan, in Pakistan. We've done it in Somalia and Yemen and we will do it in North Africa as well.
But as the secretary pointed out, I think it's important that as we face this enemy, we have to adapt the best efforts to be able to ensure that we do this effectively. And that involves working with these countries and the region to work with us to develop the capability of identifying where they're located and the ability to conduct operations against al-Qaeda.
I am very confident, and based on the efforts we have made that if we continue to pressure al-Qaeda, we can keep them on the run. The one thing we cannot do is be complacent or take for granted the fact that somehow they can exist and establish a base of operations in the world. That is unacceptable.
Q: So just to clarify. Neither of you was thinking about sending fighting soldiers anywhere there?
SEC. PANETTA: We're not planning troops on the ground in that area.
Q: Secretary Panetta, On Algeria, the U.S. has reminded the Algerian government to deal with AQIM threat in North Africa. Given how they've handled the situation and hostage crisis, how confident are you that U.S. will continue to rely on them to deal with this threat? And are you able to clarify how many Americans were involved her how many were taken hostage, how many have been killed and how many were released into safety?
SEC. PANETTA: First of all with regards to the numbers of Americans, we are still trying to get accurate information about just exactly how many Americans were located there and exactly what happened to them. We have sketchy information, and I just don't want to say anything until we've been able to fully confirm what the situation is. But we do know that there were Americans there, and we do know that they were -- they were held hostage. As to what has happened, that's something, frankly, we just need to get better information on.
With regards to Algeria, Algeria is one of those countries that we do have to work with in confronting AQIM. They are in the region. They understand the threat from terrorism better, probably, than a lot of other countries. And they've developed the capability to try to deal with terrorism. I think it's important that we continue to work with them to develop a regional approach to making sure that AQIM does not develop a safe haven in that part of the world. And every one of these countries has their approach to dealing with terrorism. And I'm not going to make judgments about what's good or bad. What I care about is that they do everything they can to make sure that AQIM does not establish a base of operations in that area. That's what I care about.
Q: (inaudible) threaten that region and stability of the region?
SEC. HAMMOND: Well in terms of the Algerian government's management of this crisis, they've been clear from the outset this is something they were going to manage themselves and Secretary Panetta has said, there can be no doubting their commitment to dealing with this terrorism wherever and whenever it raises its head. And they've dealt with it today. Of course, as Secretary Panetta also said, different countries have different approaches to dealing with these things. And we often find working with allies around the world that they don't always do things, perhaps, in the same way that we would do. But the nature of collaboration in confronting a global threat is that we work with people sometimes who do things somewhat differently, slightly differently from the way we would do them ourselves.
In terms of the leaders who are responsible for this attack, they will be held to account for their actions. I wouldn't -- I wouldn't want to dignify any particular individual by saying that he did or didn't assume the matter of another. But people behind this attack can be sure that the full force of the United States, the United Kingdom and other ally countries will bear down on them, and they will not find a place to hide. Do you want to add to it?
SEC. PANETTA: I think that, that was fine.
Q: Julian Barnes of the Wall Street Journal. You've said repeatedly that AQIM was a threat and you've talked about the safe haven and base of operations. It seems like there is a base of operations that is in Mali. The French did try to act to stop the advancement of that safe haven, but yet they have gotten only some of what they've asked for from the United States. They've gotten logistic help and are being charged for it, they are not getting the drones they have requested, they're not getting the tankers. Is this sending a message that while the United States talks tough, it's not actually willing to help its allies fully take on Al Qaeda?
SEC. PANETTA: On the contrary, I think we have worked very closely with the French with regards to this effort that they've embarked on, and we've commended the French for this effort. And we are, in fact, providing assistance to the French. We have provided intelligence information to them to assist them in that situation. We are providing airlift to try to assist them to be able to project more of their force into the area. We are in discussions with them in terms of planning for what the objections -- objectives ought to be and what steps we need to take in the future, particularly with regards to involving the African countries, the West African countries in that effort. And we are continuing to talk to them about additional assistance.
So we are going to do everything we can to try to assist them in this effort. As I might say other countries, European countries are, in fact, assisting and Great Britain is doing the same. This is -- this is an effort by all, all of us who've had to confront terrorism to make clear that we will work together to do whatever we can to try to go after al-Qaeda wherever they are. And we've done that, as I said, in Afghanistan. We've done it in Pakistan. We've done it in Iraq. We've done it in Yemen. We've done it in Somalia, and now we will do it in North Africa.
Q: Thank you.
SEC. HAMMOND: Thank you.
SEC. PANETTA: Thank you.


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This is the only perfume I've ever liked on me and that doesn't give me a headache. I tried Light Blue and couldn't find a similarity between the two.
I find this fragrance to be very pleasent and different,
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my favorite perfume ever... it smells so delicious and seems to change from a citrus-y scent to a more woody scent over the day. unfortunately, no one sells it anymore! so I have to purchase it online. oh, and the bottle is frickin cute.
on 4/27/2008 8:22:00 PM
Age: 19-24
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Great fragrance. Not too heavy and draws you in rather than smothering you. I get lots of compliments whenever I wear it. It's fresh, happy, & a real mood booster. I wear it almost daily as it makes me happy!
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One of my favorite perfumes, suprisingly. I get alot of compliments when I wear it. It is a crisp fragrance, not at all like the typical oriental ones I like. Smells very springy, not too sweet, not too spicy. Makes me feel just 'happy'. Not too flowery at all. Wears well, however the staying power isn't wonderful...not horrible either, but on me it wore off within a couple hours. Versatile, day to night scent. The bottle is very cute as well. I would repurchase.
on 4/20/2008 10:23:00 AM
Age: 30-35
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I love this fragrance! I get asked often what I'm wearing. BF loves it. Will definitely buy again!
on 4/20/2008 12:47:00 AM
Age: 19-24
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I received a bottle of I Love Love for my birthday back in November and I've been wearing it ever since. I find the scent very vibrant and young. I haven't particularly noticed the citrusy smells, but there is a hint of something orangey (kinda like orange soda---in a good way!) about it. It smells more minty and breezy in winter, whereas the sweet and citrusy notes really come out under the warmer weather.
And yes, I've had several people ask me if it was Light Blue...
Overall I really like the scent, it last relatively long, nothing too cloying and is distinctive enough.
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I really like this for a summer scent. It does smell similar to D&G Light Blue but the initial burst is more orangey and dries down into a softer sweeter floral. Thats why I like this better than Light Blue. The bottle is okay, I hated it at first but its starting to grow on me because it is so unique. I will be repurchasing again when I run out as I puchased a bottle for $22 at ross. definitely worth it!
on 4/4/2008 4:45:00 AM
Age: 25-29
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Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Blue
The first time i sprayed this i thought it was nearly identical to Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana, but when the scent settled down i could smell the orange/passionfruity smell in it. Light Blue is more lemon/citrus so they are quiet different.
on 3/30/2008 1:50:00 PM
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Eyes: Brown
I tried a sample of this and agree with other users that it is remarkably close to Light Blue...but a cheaper, more synthetic version with an intense fake orange smell. It was a very common and one dimensional scent on me.
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I thought this was like orange soda. WRONG! at first this smells like a very heavy blast of orange and grapefruit.. then calms downs and evolves into oranges and some flower but not that heavy, you can smell hints of woods and musk... This isn't that bad if you like citrus fragrances (which I don't). I prefer light gourmand, some florals, and orientals. I like the bottle.. it transmit happiness and the lasting power is good.
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A Pebble Hill Lane family awoke to flames early Monday morning that caused a total loss of their two-story home, according to Vance County Fire Chief Harold Henrich.
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A Vance County Sheriff's Office report stated the sheriff's deputies were also involved at the scene, 132 Pebble Hill Lane, confirming there were no injuries from the fire.
Henrich said that Vance County EMS personnel checked the family members and cleared them of injury including smoke inhalation dangers.
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The editorial in the June 11 edition of The Valley Reporter, "Politicizing the planning process" by Lisa Loomis, falls upon the fundamental and now fiercely discussed question of political economics "What part the government should play in economy?"
The editorial informs that the Waitsfield's town planning commission and the select board will give the residents new progressive and forward thinking plan, a road map which we must follow in order to get there. This new collective vision will become a ruling directive following an opinion gathering. It also points out that the current Town Plan is widely held up in the state as a model of progressive forward-thinking planning and that it expresses the town's collective vision. At the same time the editor demands that the planning process remains as free of politics as possible because to politicize the planning process is to poison it.
Democrats argue strongly that there is much to be gained from an
attempt to politicize the goals of economic planning and that such
combination is not just unavoidable but also highly desirable. Economic
theory alone has no claims to set goals for society or government and
the goals should reflect the public's preferences and indeed the Town
Plan is in itself a politicized document.
Using the editorial's term it already poisons economic environment because the political process is used to impose central direction by a central planning body in order to restrict and redirect free economic activity of free individuals. Perhaps the editor is not against such politicizing. It rather seems that it is afraid that the residents, feeling the weight of the growing government intervention in economic life, may now use political process to undo the trend. The editor thus seems to request: Stay away.
The editorial uses appealing slogans like collective vision in order to muster the public support for the new process. The fashionable term "collective vision" owes its appeal to the ambiguity, its precise meaning is not known, and people happily assume that they will get there without knowing where they will be delivered. It is therefore essential that residents discuss the precise meaning of the term collective vision in order to see its consequences.
A collective plan means the sort of planning which is necessary to realize distributive ends. It is not a plan to design the permanent framework under which economic activities should be freely conducted by different people in Waitsfield according to their individual plans. What collective planners demand is a central direction of economic activity according to a single plan, laying down how the resources of individuals must be consciously directed to serve a particular ends in a definite way.
It is nothing new. The similar gradual process of collectivization took place in Germany a century ago where initially the term socialism was masked under the appealing name organization or collective planning. We are perhaps unaware that the same methods were discussed and used by German socialists, and then by the Soviet socialists, long ago. The collective way of running economic affairs misused resources in order to produce a mediocre output. But the authorities continued restricting the free activities with arbitrary and coercive intervention which prevented the spoilers from poisoning the process.
The statue requires that the Town Plan be updated every five years and one can only guess if the town will add new programs and try to increase taxes. It already has the authority to lower the taxes without the opinion gathering. The widespread opinion of the residents is well known. The letters to the editor often explicitly demand lower taxes and less municipal intrusion into the economic affairs of the town.
The residents may decide on further expansion of the town's activities or they may not. Yet, the separation of politics from the planning process is not possible. In fact political discussion is highly desirable so we can "get there."
Matthew Jarosinski lives in Waitsfield.


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MARIE-Loulsl-z JUNODDEILE 3,430,271
oHILDs PLAY PEN March 4, 1969 Sheet Filed April 18, 1967 Flea March 4,1969 MARIE-LOUISE JuNoD-DEILE v 3,430,271
CHILD S PLAY PEN Shee'fl Filed April 18, 1967 lFIG-5 United States Patent Glce 3,430,271 Patented Mar. 4, 1969 3,430,271 CHILDS PLAY PEN Marie-Louise .Iuuod-Deile, 1384 Suchy, Vaud, Switzerland Filed Apr. 18, 1967, Ser. No. 631,788 U.S. 'CL 5-93 5 Claims Int. Cl. A47d 13/06; E04h I7/16, 17/02; B21f 27/00 ABSTRACT F THE DISCLOSURE A childs play pen comprising a base by which the apparatus can rest on the ground, the base comprising a tube closed on itself in the form of a ring, the apparatus furthermore comprising an upper part removably connected to the base by securing means disposed on the upper periphery of the tube.
The childs play pen according to the invention comprises a lower inflatable tube, a bottom on said lower tube forming a base, an upper inllatable tube smaller than said lower tube and forming a rail; a pair of parallel upper and lower elements; a plurality of spaced flexible uprights connecting said upper and lower elements, said uprights being inclined toward an imaginary common point disposed on an axis transverse to these elements and passing midway between them; and fasteners for removably securing these elements to the upper and lower tubes.
The accompanying drawings show, by way of example, two embodiments of the present invention:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a play-pen.
FIGURES 2, 3 and 4 show the detail of certin elements of the play-pen.
FIGURE shows a tent using the same base as the play-pen of FIGURE l.
In the drawing (FIGURE l), is shown a play-pen for a baby, constituted by a base 1 by which it is set on the ground, by a hand rail 2 and by a series of bars 3 disposed between the base and the hand rail.
The base and the hand rail are formed each by an inilatable annular tube, appreciably triangular in shape, of elastic material or of impermeable cloth (FIGURES 3 and 4).
The opening of the tube 1 is closed by a bottom 4 constituted by a sheet also of elastic material fixed by any adequate means on the lower face of the tube.
Along the upper edge of this tube 1 is fixed a chain of studs 5, constituting one half of a sliding fastener of which the other half 6 is rigid with a flexible tube 7 to which the bars 3 mentioned above are fixed, these bars being furthermore fixed at the upper end to a second tube 8 of length less than that of the tube 7.
This tube 8 also carries a chain of studs 9 forming part of a second sliding fastener whose second chain is fixed to the lower face of the second tube 2 forming the hand rail of the play-pen.
This tube 2 is, like the tube 1, generally triangular in shape, but it is smaller; moreover, the bars 3 which are disposed between the two tubular elements 7 and 8 are not parallel in the likeness of a standard ladder, but are on the contrary inclined in the direction of an imaginary common point disposed on an axis transverse to the elements 7 and 8 passing at mid length of these elements.
The play-pen described is easily transportable since the tubes 1 and 2 forming the base and the hand rail of this play-pen are inflatable and of flexible material, and hence pliable, and since are bars 3 as well as the tubes 7 and 8 to which they are fixed are also of flexible material, for example rubber or plastic material, which permits the assembly constituted by these tubes and these bars to be rolled so as to form a small cylindrical bundle.
The mounting of the play-pen is also very easy, since it is sullicient to inflate first of all the tube 1 and to set it on the ground, then to erect on this tube the part of the play-pen shown in FIGURE 2 by linking by means of a slider the studs of the series 5 with those of the series 6, the hand rail 2 being then placed, once inflated, above the tube 8 and being connected to this tube by the interpenetration of the studs of the chain 10 with those ofthe chain 9 with the aid of a slider 20.
Preferably, but not exclusively, the bottom 4 of the play-pen will be coated with a layer following the shape of this bottom, which could be for example of foam rubber.
Once the play-pen is mounted, a small ladder 11 can be fixed at the interior of this play-pen, the links 12 of this ladder permitting the baby to grip them for standing up.
It will furthermore be noted that it will not be indispensable to mount the play-pen entirely when the baby is less than six months old; it will lbe sullicient to use the part constituting the bottom of this play-pen in which the baby will be able to lling himself about in complete security, and should the case arise to crawl on all fours or to roll on his abdomen. When the baby begins to sit down, he can be supported against the internal side of the tube 1.
Instead of fixing a barrier on the tube 1, it is possible to fix a tent, one such tent being shown in FIGURE 5. The tent is constituted by a sheet 13 connected to the tube 1 by the sliding fastener 5 and closed by a sliding fastener 14. The sheet 13 is suspended from the end of three poles 15, 16 and 17 attached together at one of their ends, while the other end rests on the ground. The poles are moreover held to the tube 1 by snaps 18 and 19.
What is claimed is:
1. A childs play pen comprising a lower inflatable tube, a bottom on said lower tube forming the base for said play pen; an upper inflatable tube smaller than said lower tube and forming a hand rail; a pair of parallel upper and lower elements; a plurality of spaced flexible uprights connecting said upper and lower elements; said uprights being inclined toward an imaginary common point disposed on an axis transverse to said elements and passing midway between said elements; and fasteners for removably securing said upper element to said upper tube and said lower element to said lower tube.
2. Play pen according to claim 1, wherein said bottom comprises a supple member joined to said lower tube.
3. Play pen according to claim 1, wherein said fasteners comprise two series of studs, the studs of one series being positioned on one of said element and interpenetrating studs of another series on the adjacent tube so as to be zipped open or closed by a slider.
4, Play pen according to claim 2, wherein said member consists of foam rubber.
5. Play pen according to claim 1, having a triangular shape.
(References on following page) 3 4 References Cited 3,339,213 9/ 1967 Spncerv 256-25 X 3,351,323 11/1967 Spencer 256-25 UNITED STATES PATENTS D. 197,551 2/ 1964 Choy, et al. FOREIGN PATENTS 2,672,628 3/1954 SPaUel- 5 22,301 2/ 1903 Great Britain. 2,689,812 9/1954 M011ica,eta1.
2,796,877 6/ 1957 Berseth 135-1 DENNIS L. TAYLOR, Primary Examiner. 2,854,049 9/1958 Wynie.
2,854,988 10/1958 Pedden 13s-1 X U.S. C1. X.R. 2,939,153 6/1960 Am01d er a1. 25e-25 X 256-25 2,990,837 7/1961 Cushman 4-177 X 10
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The innocence lost so long ago
The undying faith we used to know
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You can find it all in your child's eyes.
The world was right one time it seems
And we could reach beyond our dreams
To meet a challenge of any size
That fire still burns in your child's eyes.
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piano at the age of 4 and switched to clarinet at 9. He continued studies at
the Columbus Boychoir School, and at that time came under the clarinet guidance
of Roger McKinney. He later studied with Anthony Gigliotti.
Founder and artistic
co-director of the Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival and the Chesapeake Chamber
Music Competition, Bloom frequently performs on the Northwestern University
Winter Chamber Festival and both the Chicago Symphony Orchestra chamber
and MusicNOW series. During the 2011/12 season he presented
two U.S. premieres of works of Thea Musgrave, first her Autumn Sonata, a
bass clarinet concerto, with the CSO, with Suzanna Målkki conducting, then at
the Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival he performed her "mini clarinet
concerto" Towards the Blue.
Bloom is a founding member of the Chicago based chamber
group the Civitas Ensemble. He has performed at the Ambler, Grand Teton,
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Symphony and Mendelssohn string quartets; the Chicago Chamber Musicians; and
members of the Ridge, Orion and Vermeer string quartets. He often has been
heard live on WFMT and the Australian Broadcasting Company.
In 1980, Sir Georg Solti invited Bloom to join the CSO on
clarinet and solo bass clarinet. He previously held similar appointments with
the Phoenix Symphony, the orchestra of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Vancouver
Symphony and Cincinnati Symphony.
Bloom is a senior lecturer in clarinet at Northwestern
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This past week, Ethan and I were dutifully frying up latkes for friends and family. Now that Chanukah's over, we've got a load of starch-spackled laundry to do and some leftovers to get rid of. I often wind up with an extra jar or two of applesauce after a latke session. Sure, a late-night bowlful makes a nice (if not blandly healthy) palate cleanser after all that fried potato, but if you're looking for something a little less virtuous, you can turn that applesauce into a lusciously creamy, spiced-up sorbet in all of ten minutes. More
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Houlton Man Facing Murder Charges Makes First Appearance in Court, Affidavit Released
Houlton, ME – 32 year-old Matthew Davis, of Houlton, made his initial appearance via video conference in Houlton today. Davis heard the charges read against him but did not enter a plea. At this time, Davis is being charged with the murders of an Oakfield couple whose bodies were discovered earlier this week.
On Monday September 23rd, Davis was arrested after the bodies of 51 year-old Michael Kitchen and presumably 49 year-old Heidi Pratt were discovered by firefighters responding to a house fire on Oakfield Smyrna Road.
The affidavit released today sheds new light on just what may have taken place in the early morning hours of Monday September 23rd. The affidavit alleges Davis left his home Sunday night in a black wrecker-style flatbed truck. He then went to Katahdin Forest Products where he stole a white Ford Ranger belonging to that company. Davis drove the white truck to Pratt and Kitchen's residence where he murdered the couple, set both the house and stolen white truck on fire before taking off in a pickup truck that was parked in Kitchen's garage. The affidavit alleges Davis drove that truck to Richardson Rd. in Island Falls, set that truck on fire and crossed the lake in a kayak. Davis, raided a camp where he stole another vehicle. When Police came in contact with Davis they took him into custody. A k-9 search of the area turned up a wallet containing a picture identification of Michael Kitchen. The affidavit also claims that two firearms, one located inside the Pratt home, and another found in the burned truck on Richardson Lane, both belonged to Davis.
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The Foundation for Excellence in Education announced the 2013 National Summit on Education Reform will feature conversations about the most cutting-edge opportunities in education today, including many of the keys to quality education. Four separate strategy sessions, comprised of some of the world's leading experts, will take on issues relating to: parental choice, teacher quality and developing strong school leaders. On October 17-18, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, chairman of the Foundation for Excellence in Education, will host the organization's sixth annual marquee education event.
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- To become a Certified Financial Planner requires that you have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, in any discipline, from an accredited university. The degree isn't a requirement for initial testing but it is for receiving the certification.
- More than 300 colleges and universities in the United States offer the minimum 15-hour curriculum necessary to prepare for the CFP exam. The specific courses vary by institution, but each program must attain curriculum certification from the CFP board.
- Some types of work experience and college courses can be substituted for the educational requirement. You can submit a detailed work experience history and a college transcript for review to the CFP board, if you feel you qualify.
- You may challenge the educational requirements if you are a licensed attorney or are hold any of the following certifications or degrees: Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter, Doctor of Business Administration or PhD in business or economics.
- Look into night or weekend classes to complete the minimum additional 15-hour core CFP course requirement, if you already have an undergraduate degree. That way you don't have to quit your current job to attain the certification requirements.
2Achieve a passing score on the Certified Financial Planner exam.
- You need to complete the exam application seven weeks prior to the exam date and include a payment of $595. The CFP Board will set up international testing locations for a $1479 (USD) site fee in addition to the $595 exam fee. The CFP board determines the site locations on a case-by-case basis.
- The two-day exam is scheduled three times a year, on the third Friday and Saturday of March, July and November. The CFP Board offers the exam at 50 locations throughout the United States.
3Get at least three years of work experience in the financial planning industry.
- The work requirement states that you must teach, assist, supervise or deliver financial planning services to a client base for a minimum of 3 years prior to certification.
- For purposes of meeting the requirement, 1 year is considered equal to 2,000 hours of work experience.
- The CFP board will determine the validity of your experience.
4Pass the background check and candidate fitness standards test. You must reveal any criminal history, pending litigation or ethical violations.
- The CFP board will verify all employment history, qualifications and disciplinary issues via FINRA's Central Registration Depository. The process can take anywhere from 2 weeks to an entire year.
- The fee for the background check is $100, and must be paid before certification.
5Pay your certification fees.
- You will need to pay $360 every two years to retain your certification.
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- Enroll in a test prep course to increase your chances of passing the CFP exam.
Sources and Citations
- http://www.cfp.net/become/Steps.asp
- http://www.cfp.net/become/certification.asp
- http://ginkofinancial.com/how-to-become-a-certified-financial-planner.html
- http://www.educationcenteronline.org/articles/Business-Degrees/How-to-Become-a-Certified-Financial-Planner.html
- http://degreedirectory.org/articles/What_is_the_Curriculum_of_a_CFP_Certification_Program.html
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