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Title 16: Commercial Practices
§455.1 General duties of a used vehicle dealer; definitions.
§455.2 Consumer sales—window form.
§455.3 Window form.
§455.4 Contrary statements.
§455.5 Spanish language sales.
§455.6 State exemptions.
§455.7 Severability.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2309; 15 U.S.C. 41-58.
Source: 49 FR 45725, Nov. 19, 1984, unless otherwise noted.
§455.1 General duties of a used vehicle dealer; definitions.
(a) It is a deceptive act or practice for any used vehicle dealer, when that dealer sells or offers for sale a used vehicle in or affecting commerce as commerce is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act:
(1) To misrepresent the mechanical condition of a used vehicle;
(2) To misrepresent the terms of any warranty offered in connection with the sale of a used vehicle; and
(3) To represent that a used vehicle is sold with a warranty when the vehicle is sold without any warranty.
(b) It is an unfair act or practice for any used vehicle dealer, when that dealer sells or offers for sale a used vehicle in or affecting commerce as commerce is defined in the Federal Trade Commission Act:
(1) To fail to disclose, prior to sale, that a used vehicle is sold without any warranty; and
(2) To fail to make available, prior to sale, the terms of any written warranty offered in connection with the sale of a used vehicle.
(c) The Commission has adopted this Rule in order to prevent the unfair and deceptive acts or practices defined in paragraphs (a) and (b). It is a violation of this Rule for any used vehicle dealer to fail to comply with the requirements set forth in §§455.2 through 455.5 of this part. If a used vehicle dealer complies with the requirements of §§455.2 through 455.5 of this part, the dealer does not violate this Rule.
(d) The following definitions shall apply for purposes of this part:
(1) Vehicle means any motorized vehicle, other than a motorcycle, with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 8500 lbs., a curb weight of less than 6,000 lbs., and a frontal area of less than 46 sq. ft.
(2) Used vehicle means any vehicle driven more than the limited use necessary in moving or road testing a new vehicle prior to delivery to a consumer, but does not include any vehicle sold only for scrap or parts (title documents surrendered to the State and a salvage certificate issued).
(3) Dealer means any person or business which sells or offers for sale a used vehicle after selling or offering for sale five (5) or more used vehicles in the previous twelve months, but does not include a bank or financial institution, a business selling a used vehicle to an employee of that business, or a lessor selling a leased vehicle by or to that vehicle's lessee or to an employee of the lessee.
(4) Consumer means any person who is not a used vehicle dealer.
(5) Warranty means any undertaking in writing, in connection with the sale by a dealer of a used vehicle, to refund, repair, replace, maintain or take other action with respect to such used vehicle and provided at no extra charge beyond the price of the used vehicle.
(6) Implied warranty means an implied warranty arising under State law (as modified by the Magnuson-Moss Act) in connection with the sale by a dealer of a used vehicle.
(7) Service contract means a contract in writing for any period of time or any specific mileage to refund, repair, replace, or maintain a used vehicle and provided at an extra charge beyond the price of the used vehicle, provided that such contract is not regulated in your State as the business of insurance.
(8) You means any dealer, or any agent or employee of a dealer, except where the term appears on the window form required by §455.2(a).
§455.2 Consumer sales—window form.
(a) General duty. Before you offer a used vehicle for sale to a consumer, you must prepare, fill in as applicable and display on that vehicle a "Buyers Guide" as required by this Rule.
(1) The Buyers Guide shall be displayed prominently and conspicuously in any location on a vehicle and in such a fashion that both sides are readily readable. You may remove the form temporarily from the vehicle during any test drive, but you must return it as soon as the test drive is over.
(2) The capitalization, punctuation and wording of all items, headings, and text on the form must be exactly as required by this Rule. The entire form must be printed in 100% black ink on a white stock no smaller than 11 inches high by 71⁄4 inches wide in the type styles, sizes and format indicated.View or download PDF View or download PDF
When filling out the form, follow the directions in (b) through (e) of this section and §455.4 of this part.
(b) Warranties—(1) No Implied Warranty—"As Is"/No Warranty. (i) If you offer the vehicle without any implied warranty, i.e., "as is," mark the box provided. If you offer the vehicle with implied warranties only, substitute the disclosure specified below, and mark the box provided. If you first offer the vehicle "as is" or with implied warranties only but then sell it with a warranty, cross out the "As Is—No Warranty" or "Implied Warranties Only" disclosure, and fill in the warranty terms in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
(ii) If your State law limits or prohibits "as is" sales of vehicles, that State law overrides this part and this rule does not give you the right to sell "as is." In such States, the heading "As Is—No Warranty" and the paragraph immediately accompanying that phrase must be deleted from the form, and the following heading and paragraph must be substituted. If you sell vehicles in States that permit "as is" sales, but you choose to offer implied warranties only, you must also use the following disclosure instead of "As Is—No Warranty":1
1See §455.5 n. 4 for the Spanish version of this disclosure.
Implied Warranties Only
This means that the dealer does not make any specific promises to fix things that need repair when you buy the vehicle or after the time of sale. But, State law "implied warranties" may give you some rights to have the dealer take care of serious problems that were not apparent when you bought the vehicle.
(2) Full/Limited Warranty. If you offer the vehicle with a warranty, briefly describe the warranty terms in the space provided. This description must include the following warranty information:
(i) Whether the warranty offered is "Full" or "Limited."2 Mark the box next to the appropriate designation.
2A "Full" warranty is defined by the Federal Minimum Standards for Warranty set forth in 104 of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. 2304 (1975). The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act does not apply to vehicles manufactured before July 4, 1975. Therefore, if you choose not to designate "Full" or "Limited" for such cars, cross out both designations, leaving only "Warranty".
(ii) Which of the specific systems are covered (for example, "engine, transmission, differential"). You cannot use shorthand, such as "drive train" or "power train" for covered systems.
(iii) The duration (for example, "30 days or 1,000 miles, whichever occurs first").
(iv) The percentage of the repair cost paid by you (for example, "The dealer will pay 100% of the labor and 100% of the parts.")
(v) If the vehicle is still under the manufacturer's original warranty, you may add the following paragraph below the "Full/Limited Warranty" disclosure: MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY STILL APPLIES. The manufacturer's original warranty has not expired on the vehicle. Consult the manufacturer's warranty booklet for details as to warranty coverage, service location, etc.
If, following negotiations, you and the buyer agree to changes in the warranty coverage, mark the changes on the form, as appropriate. If you first offer the vehicle with a warranty, but then sell it without one, cross out the offered warranty and mark either the "As Is—No Warranty" box or the "Implied Warranties Only" box, as appropriate.
(3) Service contracts. If you make a service contract (other than a contract that is regulated in your State as the business of insurance) available on the vehicle, you must add the following heading and paragraph below the "Full/Limited Warranty" disclosure and mark the box provided.3
3See §455.5 n. 4 for the Spanish version of this disclosure.
□Service Contract
A service contract is available at an extra charge on this vehicle. If you buy a service contract within 90 days of the time of sale, State law "implied warranties" may give you additional rights.
(c) Name and Address. Put the name and address of your dealership in the space provided. If you do not have a dealership, use the name and address of your place of business (for example, your service station) or your own name and home address.
(d) Make, Model, Model Year, VIN. Put the vehicle's make (for example, "Chevrolet"), model (for example, "Corvette"), model year, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the spaces provided. You may write the dealer stock number in the space provided or you may leave this space blank.
(e) Complaints. In the space provided, put the name and telephone number of the person who should be contacted if any complaints arise after sale.
(f) Optional Signature Line. In the space provided for the name of the individual to be contacted in the event of complaints after sale, you may include a signature line for a buyer's signature. If you opt to include a signature line, you must include a disclosure in immediate proximity to the signature line stating: "I hereby acknowledge receipt of the Buyers Guide at the closing of this sale." You may pre-print this language on the form if you choose.
[49 FR 45725, Nov. 19, 1984, as amended at 60 FR 62205, Dec. 5, 1995; 77 FR 73914, Dec. 12, 2012]
§455.3 Window form.
(a) Form given to buyer. Give the buyer of a used vehicle sold by you the window form displayed under §455.2 containing all of the disclosures required by the Rule and reflecting the warranty coverage agreed upon. If you prefer, you may give the buyer a copy of the original, so long as that copy accurately reflects all of the disclosures required by the Rule and the warranty coverage agreed upon.
(b) Incorporated into contract. The information on the final version of the window form is incorporated into the contract of sale for each used vehicle you sell to a consumer. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the contract of sale. To inform the consumer of these facts, include the following language conspicuously in each consumer contract of sale:
The information you see on the window form for this vehicle is part of this contract. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the contract of sale.
§455.4 Contrary statements.
You may not make any statements, oral or written, or take other actions which alter or contradict the disclosures required by §§455.2 and 455.3. You may negotiate over warranty coverage, as provided in §455.2(b) of this part, as long as the final warranty terms are identified in the contract of sale and summarized on the copy of the window form you give to the buyer.
§455.5 Spanish language sales.
If you conduct a sale in Spanish, the window form required by §455.2 and the contract disclosures required by §455.3 must be in that language. You may display on a vehicle both an English language window form and a Spanish language translation of that form. Use the following translation and layout for Spanish language sales:4
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4Use the following language for the "Implied Warranties Only" disclosure when required by §455.2(b)(1):
Garantías implicítas solamente
Este término significa que el vendedor no hace promesas específicas de arreglar lo que requiera reparación cuando usted compra el vehículo o después del momento de la venta. Pero, las "garantías implícitas" de la ley estatal pueden darle a usted algunos derechos y hacer que el vendedor resuelva problemas graves que no fueron evidentes cuando usted compró el vehículo.
Use the following language for the "Service Contract" disclosure required by §455.2(b)(3):
CONTRATO DE SERVICIO. Este vehículo tiene disponible un contrato de servicio a un precio adicional. Pida los detalles en cuanto a cobertura, deducible, precio y exclusiones. Si adquiere usted un contrato de servicio dentro de los 90 días del momento de la venta, las "garantías implícitas" de acuerdo a la ley del estado pueden concederle derechos adicionales.
[49 FR 45725, Nov. 19, 1984, as amended at 60 FR 62205, Dec. 5, 1995; 77 FR 73914, Dec. 12, 2012]
§455.6 State exemptions.
(a) If, upon application to the Commission by an appropriate State agency, the Commission determines, that—
(1) There is a State requirement in effect which applies to any transaction to which this rule applies; and
(2) That State requirement affords an overall level of protection to consumers which is as great as, or greater than, the protection afforded by this Rule; then the Commission's Rule will not be in effect in that State to the extent specified by the Commission in its determination, for as long as the State administers and enforces effectively the State requirement.
(b) Applications for exemption under subsection (a) should be directed to the Secretary of the Commission. When appropriate, proceedings will be commenced in order to make a determination described in paragraph (a) of this section, and will be conducted in accordance with subpart C of part 1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice.
§455.7 Severability.
The provisions of this part are separate and severable from one another. If any provision is determined to be invalid, it is the Commission's intention that the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.


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Chris Hartman Sparks Energized Talk About Local Food and Business in Rochester
On Wednesday night, Abundance hosted a talk with Good Food Collective founder Chris Hartman. The event, free and open to the public, was organized as part of the co-op's newly launched Abundantly Clear Education Series on issues of local food systems and sustainability.
Entitled "Building a Sustainable Food System in Rochester," Chris Hartman described his path from being one of the community organizers behind the South Wedge Farmers' Market to becoming an "social entrepreneur." According to Wikipedia, social entrepreneurship "is the process of pursuing suitable solutions to social problems. More specifically, social entrepreneurs adopt a mission to create and sustain social value. They pursue opportunities to serve this mission, while continuously adapting and learning."
Hartman described his experience working on a small organic dairy farm in the Hudson Valley and how this shaped his understanding of the difficulties similarly sized farms face in the Rochester region. His vision was to expand and develop traditional models of support, such as Community-supported Agriculture (CSA) systems, into a viable business venture. The result was the Good Food Collective.
Good Food Collective broke $1 million in profits this year and now is able to provide CSA-style shares to its customers throughout all four seasons. In addition to the individual-facing business, Hartman recently launched Three Square Kitchen, a wholesale supplier of local meat, dairy, and produce for retailers and organizations. Three Square Kitchen's first customer was Abundance and today also provides the University of Rochester with select items, such as a local burger package for its high end on-campus dining facility.
Today Hartman employs 16 people who operate not only Good Food Collective, but the new Three Square Kitchen, a wholesaler.
The event was not just a pitch for Hartman's business; those who came to listen had a lot to say, too. One audience member, Elizabeth Henderson--an author, organic farmer and pioneer of the CSA movement in the United States--expressed concern over whether Hartman's model is truly a CSA and suggested that he use a different term to describe his business. Another local business owner asked Hartman about how he planned to make his farm shares more affordable to low-income consumers.
All in all, the conversation that followed these questions covered issues that are key to the question of sustaining a vibrant, healthy, and economically viable local food system. Hartman--who also works as full time teacher at the Harley School in Pittsford--has a strong and practical understanding of these issues as well as a fresh energy in thinking about new possibilities.
The Abundantly Clear public discussion course hopes to organize similar events in the near future to provide a space for exploring and understanding better the local food systems in Rochester.
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Welcome to Joystiq Weekly, a "too long; didn't read" of each week's biggest stories, reviews and original content. Each category's top story is introduced with a reactionary gif, because moving pictures aren't just for The Daily Prophet.Dragon Age: Inquisition in October? Nope! Figured you'd prowl through Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor on that same day? Wrooong. What about upholding the law in Battlefield: Hardline sometime in October? Sorry, criminals will go unchecked until next year.
We suppose we'll persevere through the frightening uncertainty that is this dose of video game release dates, but we're not sure our frail hearts can handle any more excitement in this crazy life. Actually, we're fairly certain that frailty would combust into a five-story blaze if Destiny or Super Smash Bros. slip out of 2014.
There was plenty more to this week than release-date musical chairs, though! There's details on how to get The Last Of Us: Remastered for cheap, when we can next expect Sonic Boom to
- Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you in Battlefield: Hardline? Well, one sensible answer would be to run the hell away, which is exactly what Hardline's robbers are doing. The cops are giving chase, but EA's cops-and-robbers simulator won't host concluding shootouts until 2015, so you'll have to find something else to make you feel like a hero this year. Say, maybe ... buying the Joystiq weekenders donuts?
- Modern firefights aren't the only thing making room in October's once-lofty release schedule: Dragon Age: Inquisition won't be ready for questing until November. Executive Producer Mark Darrah explained that the extra time will allow for making Inquisition's world more engaging, amplifying the emotional impact of a player's choice and adding more polish to the adventure. We can only hope ramping up emotional heights doesn't mean BioWare is busy adding a choice-focused scene with adorable baby dragons.
- High-profile adventures aren't done fleeing from the month of October, though RPG fans will probably like this shift: Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor is now scheduled to simply walk into retail stores on September 30, a week earlier than its initially-planned October 7 release. Publisher Warner Bros. said the bump-up was "based on hearing fans' excitement," which means we should all promptly begin telling Warner Bros. how excited we'd be if they shipped us bags full of gold and gummy worms.
- Need an incentive to replay The Last Of Us when The Last Of Us: Remastered smashes bricks over our PS4s on July 29? If you're willing to part with your PS3 version, GameStop will give you a copy of Remastered for $25. You'll need to leave behind your loved one between July 27 and August 2 to be
Elliegableeligible for the promotion, but since Remastered comes with the "Left Behind" expansion and can fight Clickers at 60 frames per second, saying your goodbyes shouldn't be too hard.
- Party masters, Dance Central: Spotlight will mostly leave arranging a killer playlist to you on September 2. Harmonix's dancer will be a download-only affair, offering a base invitation with 10 core songs for $10. You're in charge from then on, with an additional 50 songs to be offered as DLC on launch day, five of which have already been revealed.
- San Diego Comic-Con attendees caught a first glimpse of Halo: Nightfall, the TV series produced by Alien director Ridley Scott, and you totally weren't there. That's okay though – this series of tubes can handle video sharing, meaning you can get a 75-second visual taste of the series' first trailer. If you're wondering why you should risk your love for the Halo series for a non-video game, Nightfall will serve as a narrative link between Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians.
- Sonic fans, you can take or leave Sonic Boom's re-designed crew in November. Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time developer Sanzaru Games will reach the 3DS on November 11 with Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal, followed by Red Button Entertainment's Wii U effort a week later. If you're still hung up about the athletic tape thing or Knuckles' neglection of leg day, have some perspective: at least we haven't seen Charmy Bee pop up in Boom yet.
- To hell with begging for Destiny beta keys on Twitter, because Bungie's galaxy is now open to anyone with a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription. That's pretty great timing, considering an in-game emblem can be earned for the full version of Destiny simply by logging into its galaxy today.
- Remember the PlayStation Network's security woes in 2011? The legal system sure does! The US District Court for the Southern District of California has approved a settlement for the related class action lawsuit, which may result in Sony paying out $17.75 million in goods to users affected in the security breach. Sony's settlement offers free PS3 or PSP games, PS3 themes and PlayStation Plus subscriptions, with offerings doubling for anyone who didn't partake in its Welcome Back program. The settlement lists a $6 million allocation for those that weren't down with the Welcome Back program, with a $4 million allocation being offered for those that were.
- Whether you want to flex your architectural muscles or just have a nice old-fashioned bout of playing god, The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection is free to download until July 31 ... on Origin. You can get in on the offer by bringing up the Games tab after booting Origin, clicking "Redeem Product Code," and then typing "I-LOVE-THE-SIMS" in the field. Alternatively, you can try typing in "rosebud" and see if you're magically granted $1,000 in Origin credit (you totally won't be).
- At this point, running away from a challenge probably causes deep moral rifts in the heart of a Dark Souls fan. With the arrival of Dark Souls 2's "Crown of the Sunken King" DLC, Contributing Editor Sinan Kubba steeled his will and ventured into Sunken King's fresh, monster-filled chambers. Sinan felt the DLC's layout more closely reflected the twisting trails in Dark Souls' labyrinth than the straightforward paths in Dark Souls 2, but felt the visual design to be generally lacking once its "colors drain away and everything seems to become green-grey - the enemies, the walls, the darkness below." Still, Sinan feels that Sunken King's high moments save it from feeling like more of the same, "even if that's mostly what it is."
- Adding a baby to the zombie apocalypse sounds like a solid bet on ramping up stress in an already-unbearable situation ... so of course The Walking Dead's latest episode, "Amid The Ruins," goes there. Senior Reporter Jess Conditt guided Clementine's hand (and axe) through the latest installment, doing her best to keep her group calm, collected and alive. Naturally, things go to hell at some point, Jess remarks that no matter the outcome, "whatever we decide, Telltale makes sure that we feel each action."
- Most people don't need to be repeatedly convinced to bail from a house after their first haunting, but Wayward Manor's Budd family is a determined bunch. Jess deployed a bag of scare tactics in the puzzle game, scaring the Budds using objects in the environment in each floor of the house, but she saw a fault in most of Manor's challenges: "They're obvious." While Manor's tone, accompanied by Neil Gaiman's writing, is "cheery, creepy and eccentric, in an entirely pleasing manner," Jess thinks its visuals "would feel more at home on an iPad, as they're done up in jagged 3D models that tend to overlap in physically impossible ways." With its atmosphere serving as its dominant strength, Jess concludes Manor "has charm for the adorable-goth market, but not so much for puzzle game enthusiasts."
- It'll be a little longer until you can play Dragon Age: Inquisition for yourself, but you make the wait a bit easier by watching our video preview. Editor-In-Chief Ludwig Kietzmann and Community Manager Anthony John Agnello discuss what it's like slinging spells and exploring stretches of Inquisition's world, both from the perspective of a returning fan and a bumbling newbie.
- Vacations are a great chance to unwind, but we've all got to return to reality eventually. Weekend Editor Sam Prell's final postcard summarizes his thoughts on his getaway in WildStar's saturated, comic book-style world, and in the comparison of WildStar and World of Warcraft, Sam reminisces on the trip fondly: "WildStar does things differently enough, interestingly enough, and streamlined enough to make it feel like the game Blizzard would make in 2014. It is, in almost everything except name, World of Warcraft 2."
- Streaming isn't always as simple as using the Twitch app on PS4 and Xbox One. There are far more options when broadcasting gameplay on PC, and while extra choices are great, they allow plenty of room for confusion. Syncing audio can be particularly problematic, but Reviews Content Director Richard Mitchell put together a video walkthrough that might help the next time you want to share your gaming talents with the world.
- The Walking Dead is one of those games that can inspire frantic conversations with friends as you play through each episode, just to see how they reacted to each horrific event. Contributing Editor Mike Suszek, Jess, Ludwig and Anthony definitely discuss the latest episode, "Amid The Ruins," in this week's Joystiq Super Podcast, but if you're not invested in the series, there's talk of Gods Will Be Watching, Sunless Sea and The Crew as well.
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Africa Publications
Beyond AGOA: An Updated Case for a Trans - Atlantic Trade & Investment Partnership Between Africa & The United StatesMay 03, 2013
In this paper, McDonald, Lande & Matanda argue that, premised on conditions here in the U.S., in Africa and elsewhere, the 'perfect storm'could be brewing for an effective renewal or enhancement of AGOA before the program expires in 2015.
Why Economic Partnership Agreements Undermine Africa's Regional IntegrationMay 03, 2013
This paper is specifically about providing suggestions for positions the AU can take vis-a-vis the European Union's Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). Central is an urgent call for member states to give the AU latitude to ensure that the conclusion of EPAs with the EU is postponed until, at least, the next decade. Simply: If the EU successfully foists EPAs on a critical number of member states through unilateral threats to prematurely withdraw or limit preferential treatment, the negative consequences will be devastating not only to Africa but to many trading partners.
The Search for Antiseptic War: The Prospects and Perils of Drones for the United States, the Sahel and BeyondApr 19, 2013
The U.S. Government has made clear that stabilization missions requiring deployment of large numbers of personnel—military and civilian—are not on the agenda for the foreseeable future. Not only budget constraints but also sobering experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan have produced a strategic shift.
Climate Change Adaptation and Peacebuilding in Africa: An Adaptation Partnership Workshop ReportApr 04, 2013
A workshop report focused on three areas of intersection that have dominated discussions of climate and security links in developing country contexts.
How Should America Respond to Economic Opportunities in Africa?Feb 07, 2013
U.S. policy toward Africa has been on autopilot for much of the past four years, following a laundry list of good intentions that established priorities for Africa's well-being and U.S. security interests. However, a truly sustainable and forward-looking U.S. policy toward Africa should refocus attention on Africa's opportunity as an economic powerhouse of the future, a strategy that combines both domestic self-interest and an opportunity to help Africa move forward.
Africa's Long SpringJan 23, 2013
Long before it came to the Arab world, spring swept through sub-Saharan Africa. In 1990, Mozambique drafted its first multiparty, democratic constitution. The next year saw multiparty elections in what had been one-party states in Benin, Gabon, and Zambia, as well as the overthrow of Mali's dictator and, subsequently, the election of new leaders. Every succeeding year brought new steps forward for democracy—in Ghana, Kenya, and the Republic of the Congo in 1992, and elsewhere on the continent in subsequent years. The world only paid attention when South Africa joined the ranks of democratic nations in 1994.
Delivering Solutions to Improve Maternal Health and Increase Access to Family PlanningJan 16, 2013
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 800 women die daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Almost all of these deaths occur in developing countries, with higher rates for women living in rural areas and among poorer communities.
Reflections on the Adoption of UNGA Resolution Banning Female Genital MutilationDec 21, 2012
On December 20, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Resolution "Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilations." This resolution is a very important step in the history of the women's movement in the MENA region, especially at a time when women's role and rights are being marginalized in a number of Arab countries.
Southern Voices in the Northern Policy Debate: Perspectives on Conflicts and Conflict Resolution in AfricaJun 08, 2012
What are the important areas of divergence and convergence in the approaches to African conflict resolution and peace building between the North and Africa?
Energy and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Global Crisis, Local ImpactsJun 08, 2012
Agriculture and energy production play an enormous roles in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper provides detailed analysis on the food and energy crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa through the glasses of African stakeholders.


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David Beeman, of St. Louis band Old Lights, likes pop hits and the fact that his band's name is not rooted in meaning.
I recently had the chance to talk with violinist Jenavieve Varga of Lost in the Trees about what it takes to make the band's big, complex sound happen onstage and how it's possible to reconcile a love of chamber music with an affection for rock 'n' roll and platform heels.
It took awhile for Ben Hinn of Troubadour Dali and I to get together. Our first appointment fell through, and Hinn mistakenly showed up a day early for the second. When we were finally able to meet over coffee, Ben and I had a good, long conversation.
San Francisco knows its psychedelia. So when a young band like Sleepy Sun materializes from the Bay Area and quickly makes its name on the scene, you know that some serious psych fans have vetted them.
Craig Finn is a wordy chap -- but in the best way. For many of the Hold Steady's most ardent fans, Finn's narrative lyrics and spoken vocal delivery are central to the appeal.
I caught Jeff Prystowsky, multi-instrumentalist for the Low Anthem, during morning rehearsals for a short U.K. tour continuing to support the band's latest record, "Smart Flesh" (Nonesuch, 2011). The Low Anthem returns to the U.S. for fall dates beginning with a summer festival show in St. Louis.
Don't call it a comeback. Funk and soul have always played a part in Andy Noble's repertoire as a DJ, record collector and store owner.
An awesome sound just might come naturally to Austin's beautifully dissonant Ume -- either that or through hard work and passion.
I've been back from Lollapalooza for four days now, after being there for all three days for the first time. The blisters have healed, sunburn is aloe'ed to the gills, and leg muscles have finally relaxed to put some notes to paper.
Kansas Speedway played host to the first ever Kanrocksas Music Festival the first weekend of August. With headliners Muse and Eminem sitting atop a field of over 40 bands, playing on six stages, this was one event you did not want to miss.


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Although it is widely known that authentication via 'secret' questions is not secure, now we finally have statistical evidence to prove it. Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon University have conducted a study that measures how guessable answers to 'secret' questions are. The researchers looked at the questions used by AOL, Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo! in order to authenticate users who need to reset their forgotten passwords. The ability of users to memorize their answers was also questioned. (more…)
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Secret Questions Are Vulnerable To Guessing Attacks, Study SaysWednesday, May 20th, 2009
Great hot water supplyWednesday, April 15th, 2009
Google made a video tour inside their premises. Looks like an amazing wire-n-hardware gathering:
Oh, I wish we could rent this mass of metal for password cracking purposes! In that case, however, water cooling system would not be enough to chill all our graphic cards. Better to think of a way for heat-utilization, like channeling hot water to the nearest residential neighbourhood and "use it as heating source for buildings in the area" as suggested by Anonymous in Seth H. Weintraub's blog, or at least open Russian bath near it :).


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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw once again led the National League in ERA.
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It is close. And yes, R.A. Dickey is a great story. So is Washington's Gio Gonzalez, who helped the Nationals to the postseason when they lost their ace Stephen Strasburg.
But this is the Cy Young and it is rewarded to the best pitcher in each league.
And in the National League, that is still Clayton Kershaw. He was last year's winner, and while his overall numbers were not as good, they were pretty close. ...


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In the desolate garden of our discontent
where the world hid always in the shadows of dusk,
neither blessed by day nor forsaken at night,
soft silver light kissing the fey flowers and bramble,
silent witnesses to the dissolution of love's dream.
We were awakened from an enchanted golden slumber,
Yawning, rubbed the remnants of lust from our eyes
to see more clearly, feel more clearly,
the absence of light in our souls and poetry in our eyes.
We woke to find the world changed, unsteady and murky,
a woeful place where love cannot grow
and passion melts into the darkness of the overgrowth.
Like a butterfly in the roses, love up and flitted away,
Leaving us hollow, with only our tragedy to fill us.
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Sandwich-maker Ander Calvo is famous throughout Spain, and his masterpiece is a sandwich on ciabatta of melted goat cheese with garlic, wild mushrooms, organic tomatoes, and sweet red piquillo peppers on a bed of acorn-fed wild Iberian ham. Calvo's two restaurants in Bilbao and one in Vitoria include creative interpretations of the sandwich along with photography, art exhibits, travel lectures, and a global interest reflected in his obsession with early maps and navigational techniques. The tapas bar is open longer hours than the dining room.
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Thursday, August 11, 2005
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By Ed BrockA former Riverdale police officer is suing the city, saying he was fired because he has AIDS. According to the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Atlanta, Russell Rogers had to take regular, authorized sick-leave to receive treatment for his condition. At some point the city began investigating to discover his condition in an attempt to learn who was causing an increase in their health insurance rates. After they learned about his condition, Rogers alleges in the lawsuit, the city officials fired him. Also, the suit states that then interim Chief Greg Barney had a special relationship with Rogers but that relationship "resulted in a hostile work environment which ultimately led to (Rogers') termination upon the recommendation of Acting Chief Barney." Barney is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit, only the city of Riverdale. The suit alleges that Riverdale City Manager Iris Jessie actually terminated Rogers. Jessie and Barney both declined comment on the lawsuit, saying they could not comment on pending litigation. The city attorney Deana Johnson also said she could not comment on the specific case, but she did make one general comment. "You can file a complaint and put anything in it and it's public record," Johnson said. Johnson said the city was served with the lawsuit last week and has 20 days from the date of service to file its official answers. Rogers filed the lawsuit as "John Doe," but a court document indicates that he is the plaintiff. His attorney, Adam Jaffe, said his client would be available in the near future for comments and said they would be amending the complaint to add more details later. "He's scared to death," Jaffe said about his client. "He's scared to death that his life is in danger at this point due to the severe allegations he's made against the city of Riverdale." According to the lawsuit Rogers was on sick leave "on or near" the date of his termination and his supervisors made "specific attempts to determine his whereabouts and the nature of his illness, including using employees of the police department in these attempts." Upon learning of his illness the city fired Rogers, the lawsuit alleges. In the suit Rogers is asking for a jury trial. He wants compensatory damages, including a retroactive compensation for loss of wages and salary as well as loss of future wages due to the harm his termination caused to his career as a police officer. He also wants punitive damages, both amounts to be set by the jury. Also, Rogers asks the court to forbid the city from engaging in future discrimination and wants the city to pay for his legal and court costs. Although the city's liability coverage for directors and officials expired in April, Jessie said the city does have insurance to cover this lawsuit. Rogers also contacted the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and received a "Notice of Right to Sue." Bernice Kimbrough, director of the EEOC Atlanta District Office, said she could neither confirm nor deny whether a specific case had been investigated. In general, Kimbrough said, a "Notice of Right to Sue" can be issued if her office has had a case for 180 days or if she certifies that the office will not be able to get to the case within 180 days. The notice is also automatically issued if the commission investigates a case and finds no basis for discrimination. In the Rogers case, according to the document, the notice was issued because the commission would not be able to address the case within 180 days. During his three years with the department Rogers served for a while as the public information officer. Barney, currently a major with the department, was appointed as interim chief following the resignation of former Chief Mike Edwards last year. At that time Barney said he was not interested in becoming the permanent chief.
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Oh, the cedar tree! If mankind in his infancy had prayed for the perfect substance for all materials and aesthetic needs, an indulgent god could have provided nothing better.
-Bill Reid
If you've been reading my recent WOC posts, you'll know that I am presently visiting my brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Bev Ohlman at their "estate": Bluebell Springs on Orcas Island in the upper Puget Sound. Orcas is one of the San Juan Islands—a major vacation spot for summer travelers in the West. I say "summer visitors" because when November rolls around the weather "goes south" along with thousands of Pacific Northwest "snowbirds."
But it's the gray, gloomy, and wet months (November through April) that make these islands such a summer delight: sunny and normally cool days in which to enjoy the trees and other flora that beef up on the winter rain and fog. The next few "Ambling" posts will highlight some of these wonderful trees, most of which are in ample supply here at Bluebell Springs—emeralds in a setting almost unparalleled in natural beauty, with an abundance of birds and deer taking of its fare and providing even more of God's creatures to delight in.
The Western redcedar is a major actor in this cast of stalwarts—as the little reverie by Bill Reid above indicates. It was the most important tree to the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest—providing them with clothing, shelter, tools, transportation, and furnishings from cradles to coffins. Strips of cedar bark up to thirty feet in length were skillfully taken from the trunks, hung up to dry, then beaten into fibers that were used for baskets, ropes, hats, and mats. A sister tree, the yellow or Alaska cedar, provided smaller and softer fibers that were woven into cloth for skirts and other attire.
Of course today we see it all over North America in the form of roof shakes, siding, and fence posts. The wood is ideal for these purposes because it is soft, easily split, and naturally resistant to rot. One roof made of cedar shakes here in the Northwest lasted from 1859 to 1909 before it began to fail.
I had the woodworker's joy of using cedar lumber to construct a small generator shed for my brother last week—both the siding and the shakes were cedar, and the odor when you cut it is wonderful. Of course I am an incurable wood sniffer as well as tree hugger. The "barn" in which my wife and I are staying also has cedar siding, trim, and roofing.
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Three people died in Oakland County after shoveling heavy snow Sunday, report medical examiner's office investigators.
However, autopsies on the three were underway Monday morning, and no official cause had been determined yet.
A man died in Orion Township around 1 p.m. Sunday on Browning Drive. Officials believe his death was weather related, investigators said.
In Pontiac around 5 p.m., a woman who was shoveling her driveway on James Street died. A similar incident happened to a Detroit man, who was also outside before his death. He died around 9:20 p.m. at Providence Park Hospital in Novi, just 13 minutes after he arrived.
In Flat Rock, Michigan, a resident died in the first wave of the weekend's wintry weather, after he tried to push his car out of the driveway.
Police detective Glen Hoffman said the man died Friday due to the cold weather and snow.
He said an elderly man's vehicle got stuck in the driveway and he appeared to have been trying to push it out.
Hoffman said the man was with family Thursday but they couldn't reach him by phone on Friday. He said the family found him laying next to the vehicle.
Police are asking residents to use extreme caution with the extremely cold weather ahead.
— Laura Zoochi of TheNewsHerald.com contributed to this story.


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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates center Luke Adam has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Oct. 10, 2010.
Adam, making his regular-season professional debut, notched four points to pace Portland to a 6-5 win over Manchester on Saturday night. He assisted on two first-period goals to help stake the Pirates to 1-0 and 2-1 leads, and then scored the game-tying and go-ahead goals late in the third period as Portland rallied for the victory. Adam was a plus-2 on the evening and tied a game high with five shots on goal while earning first-star honors.
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Debra Messing was classically beautiful in a black one-shouldered Monique Lhuillier gown. From the intricate ruching to the dramatic train, Debra's dress is styled to perfection. Meanwhile, green and purple gem earrings and a matching ring inject extra sparkle to her exquisite look. For makeup and hair, Debra went with a tousled updo, dramatic smoky eyes, and frosty pink lips. What's your vote?
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She looks AMAZING!
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Hair looked a little haggard on camera....and I'm getting pretty tired of this black dress-green drop earring combo. Can we give it a rest for one year?
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She looks AMAZING!
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I feel like one person has worn this dress every year for the last ten years. And it hasn't looked good on any of them. Her body looks great in it, and the color is wonderful with her hair and skin, but the dress itself is U-G-L-Y. The earrings are amazing, though...
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Agriculture Department may have doled out millions in subsidies to dead farmers, according to the Government Accountability Office.
The nonpartisan agency reviewed crop insurance data from 2008 to 2012 and found that $22 million in subsidies and allowances may have been provided on behalf of 3,400 program policyholders two or more years after death. The GAO said the USDAs Risk Management Agency, which administers crop insurance programs, lacks necessary controls in place to prevent improper subsidy payments on behalf of dead farmers.
Many of these subsidies and allowances may have been proper, but without reviewing each subsidy and allowance made on behalf of deceased individuals, Risk Management Agency cannot be certain that these subsidies and allowances are proper, the GAO said in a report made public Monday.
In addition, without accurate records of which policyholders are deceased, RMA may be less likely to rely on results from data mining ... and therefore be less likely to detect fraudulent, wasteful, or abusive crop insurance claims.
The GAO found similar problems in other USDA agencies. A review of records covering fiscal year 2008 to April 2012 estimated that the departments Natural Resources Conservation Service made $10.6 million in payments on behalf of 1,103 dead farmers one year or more after their death.
In addition, the report noted that while USDAs Farm Service Agency has improved its oversight, it still has more work to do. The GAO said measures put in place by the Farm Service Agency have enabled the agency to identify thousands of deceased individuals who were paid $3.3 million in improper payments after their dates of death, of which $1 million has been recovered.
Still, the payments to dead individuals are small compared to the size of the government-operated subsidy programs. The GAO said last year, Risk Management Agency provided $8.3 billion in subsidies and allowances for crop insurance, NRCS provided $4 billion for financial and technical assistance in conservation efforts and Farm Service Agency provided $7.4 billion for farm commodity and conservation programs.
In a letter, the USDA said it generally agrees with the reports findings and recommendations. Still, the department said the appearance that the USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency have no procedures in place to identify deceased individuals is inaccurate. The USDA said operating procedures in place provide opportunities to identify deceased participants.
The report comes as Congress looks to trim billions of dollars in farm subsidies while writing a farm bill as part of a governmentwide effort to cut spending. The current farm bill expires Sept. 30.
This irresponsible use of scarce taxpayer dollars reinforces just how broken the system is and how badly it is in need of reform, said Scott Faber, a senior vice president of government affairs with the Environmental Working Group, an advocacy group. Congress has an opportunity to fix this wasteful spending in the next farm bill. Theres never been a better time for reform.
The GAO report was requested by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.
Its not the first time the USDA has been found to have paid farm subsidies to dead farmers. An earlier report by the investigative arm of Congress found that the government paid $1.1 billion in subsidies to 172,801 dead individuals from 1999 to 2005.


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750-798 University Avenue
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Steel import permits down 14% in November, import market share at 20%
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Based on the U.S. Commerce Department's most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported Dec. 7 that steel import permit applications for the month of November totaled 1,984,000 net tons (NT). This was a 14 percent decrease from the 2,309,000 permit tons recorded in October and a 9% decrease from the October preliminary imports total of 2,192,000 NT.
Import permit tonnage for finished steel in November was 1,611,000 NT, down 8 percent from the preliminary imports total of 1,754,000 NT in October.
Year-to date (YTD) 2011 total and finished steel import permit tons would annualize at 28,545,000 NT and 21,899,000 NT, up 19 percent and 16 percent, respectively, vs. the 23,929,000 NT and 18,857,000 NT imported in 2010.
The estimated finished steel import market share in November was 20 percent and is 22 percent year-to-date.
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For example, when making a major purchase on something we don't know lots about, we just feel better when we know there have been many other satisfied customers. After all, what are the chances all those people were all wrong?
If you're the parent of a teenager, you know this principle is true because you're constantly warning against "peer pressure" when it's related to bad choices. During their teens, kids look to other kids for their cues on how to talk, dress and act. Even though they may see themselves as different, to adults most teenagers look and act alike. The reality is, teens may be different than their parents but they're just the same as their friends.
How can understanding the consensus principle help you? Two ways. First, just share with people whose behavior you're trying to influence how lots of other people are already doing what you're asking them to do.
The second way would be to share with them what people like them are doing. We are very motivated to want to move with the crowd because we've been taught there's safety in numbers.
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- Follow the money: Dubai to Vegas to Miami Beach
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008
- Football bettors, 7; Strip casinos, 0
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008
- Dubai World files for Nevada gaming license
- Tuesday, April 8, 2008
- The Golden Gate as a boutique property
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
In the future, Golden Gate casino owner Mark Brandenburg sees his 107-room property attracting Strip customers who are increasingly frustrated and exhausted by the size and scope of the Strip's ever-growing megaresort empire.
- What price performance?
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
For Boyd Gaming Corp., one of a few companies building ambitious developments on the Strip, having locked up at least $3 billion in long-term financing before the mortgage crisis hit is probably worth a nod or two from shareholders.
- Conventioneers' place in Vegas on the rise
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Las Vegas' booming convention business has bouyed a town where gambling is fast becoming a side show to other forms of luxury entertainment. The extent of Las Vegas' dependence on conventioneers – a different class of pleasure-seekers – is among the revelations in Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's 2007 visitor poll.
- Herbst Gaming's troubles deepening
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
- Last month Herbst said it had hired Goldman Sachs to develop a plan to appease lenders and keep the company, which has suffered in the economic slowdown, out of bankruptcy. Herbst, closely monitoring its
sliding performance, had already received a waiver to keep lenders at bay.
- Robert Rozek leaving as Sands CFO
- Monday, March 31, 2008
Las Vegas Sands Corp. today announced that Chief Financial Officer Robert Rozek will be leaving the company May 23.
- Riviera CFO moves over to Fontainebleau
- Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Riviera Holdings Corp. Chief Financial Officer Mark Lefever need walk only a block north of the Riviera casino to his new job as CFO of the under-construction Fontainebleau Las Vegas, where he starts March 31.
- Longtime exec helped transform gaming industry
- Friday, March 21, 2008
John Gallaway, an Ivy League-educated hotel executive from New York City, seemed like an unlikely recruit to the casino industry in 1980. That's when he briefly ran Caesars Palace and Caesars Tahoe before joining Aztar Corp.'s Tropicana casinos and, later, Isle of Capri Casinos.
- Plaza Las Vegas project moves forward (UPDATED)
- Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Plaza Las Vegas developer Miki Naftali of El Ad Group has denied a report in the Israeli publication Yediot Ahronot that the $6 billion Strip resort has been put on hold because of the credit crisis.
- Wynn Resorts executive leaving
- Monday, March 17, 2008
- Effective April 1, Wynn Resorts is losing President Ron Kramer to Griffon Corp., a New York-based manufacturer of garage doors, plastics for hygiene products and aeronautics circuitry.
- Blame it on baccarat
- Friday, March 7, 2008
Nevada casinos won 5 percent less from gamblers in January than a year ago and gaming revenue on the Strip was down 1 percent from last year.
- Station Casinos reports flat revenue, drop in profit
- Thursday, March 6, 2008
Station Casinos today reported fourth quarter revenue that was flat compared with last year and a 7 percent decline in operating profit – further evidence that the economic slowdown has customers spending less at locals casinos.
- London's Times looks at Wynn vs. Adelson, down and dirty
- Thursday, March 6, 2008
- Las Vegas watchers love a good fight. So it's no surprise that one of the most entertaining rivalries in corporate America, that of casino bosses Steve Wynn and Sheldon Adelson, got top billing in this past week's London Sunday Times.
- MGM Mirage lining up its ducks
- Tuesday, March 4, 2008
MGM Mirage has its eye on someone to run Mandalay Bay. This could accelerate Mandalay Bay chief Bill Hornbuckle's transfer to Atlantic City, where the company plans to build a $5 billion MGM Grand megaresort by 2012.
- IGT seeks to quickly get its hands on server-based technology (UPDATED)
- Tuesday, March 4, 2008
- In a move that could accelerate the development of the next wave of high-tech slot machines, International Game Technology is in talks to acquire a small, technology-rich competitor, Cyberview Technology, for $70 million, according to merger documents obtained by the Sun.
- Columbia Sussex found in default, but it still breathes a sigh of relief
- Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
A Delaware court has determined that the owner of the Tropicana casino has defaulted on a $960 million loan, a move that bondholders say could force the company into bankruptcy court by ordering it to repay the loan.
- Boyd's bad news, good news
- Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
- The slowdown in the locals casino market apparently hasn't hurt No. 2
operator Boyd Gaming Corp. much.
- Cosmo dodges foreclosure; Hyatt to manage the hotel
- Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
- The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino, which was facing foreclosure while under
construction, has been saved.
- Gaming company slapped for not registering employees with the state
- Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
- MGM Mirage: What economic downturn?
- Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
After warning of slower business at its lower-end properties and higher costs at its $8 billion-plus CityCenter, MGM Mirage today reported a big profit on the $2.5 billion sale of its half-interest in CityCenter to Dubai investors, as well as improved room rates, hotel revenue, gaming revenue and food and beverage revenue on the Strip in the fourth quarter of 2007.
- Executive changes at MGM Mirage
- Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
MGM Mirage says it cultivates its top executives by promoting them into jobs they want a simple enough task that has become more complicated as the company grows.
- Another Vegas influence on Dubai
- Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
- 40,000 new rooms in Las Vegas? Maybe not
- Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
- Wynn shares plummet after boss's warning
- Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
Wynn Resorts shares lost more than 7 percent of their value while most other
gaming stocks traded higher today.
- CityCenter, budget buster
- Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
- About that $7.8 billion, multi-resort CityCenter project, the most expensive in U.S. history? Turns out it's going to cost more than $8 billion, maybe more like $8.4 billion.
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Naomi Watts and Tom Holland fight to survive after a tsunami in 'The Impossible,' at the Carolina Asheville and Carmike cinemas.
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A Haunted House, comedy, R, not yet reviewed. Send-up of the "Paranormal Activity" found-footage thrillers has a new homeowner discovering that his girlfriend is possessed by a demon. Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins. Carolina Asheville.
Gangster Squad, crime thriller R, Grade B. In 1949, a small team of tough L.A. cops takes on a ruthless crime kingpin. Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin, Nick Nolte, Emma Stone. Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville, Carmike.
The Impossible, action drama, PG-13, Grade A. A family fights to survive during and after the deadly 2004 tsunami in Thailand. A superb performance by likely Oscar nominee Naomi Watts. Carolina Asheville, Carmike.
Zero Dark Thirty, action drama, R, Grade A. Gripping tale about the search for Osama bin Laden is certain to land many Oscar nominations and maybe Best Picture award. Jessica Chastain. Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville, Carmike.
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Argo, thriller, R, Grade A. Superb tale of how six Americans escaped the 1979 Iranian embassy takeover. A likely Oscar nominee. Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman. Carolina Asheville (sofa cinema).
Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away, fantasy, not rated, not reviewed. Two young people journey through the world of the famous Cirque du Soleil. James Cameron is the executive producer. In 3-D. Biltmore Grande.
Cloud Atlas, mystery, R, Grade B-minus. Strong cast in this odd and disappointing film about the connection between various lives and incidents: an 1849 ocean voyage, a murder at a nuclear power plant, a clone in a future Korea. Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant. Cinebarre.
Django Unchained, western, R, Grade A. Jamie Foxx as a slave-turned-bounty hunter out to free his wife from a Mississippi plantation. Quentin Tarantino directs. Beaucatcher, Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville.
End of Watch, crime thriller, R, Grade B. Two young lawmen are marked by a cartel after they confiscate money and weapons during a routine traffic stop. Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña. Cinebarre.
Frankenweenie, animation, PG, Grade B-plus. Tim Burton directs this Halloween feature about a boy, whose experiment to bring his beloved dog back from the grave doesn't work as planned. Voices of Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Martin Short. Asheville Pizza and Brewing (3-D version).
Here Comes the Boom, comedy, PG, Grade C. A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed martial arts fighter to save his school's music program. Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Henry Winkler. Ashevile Pizza and Brewing, Cinebarre.
Hotel Transylvania, animated family comedy, PG, Grade D. A sloppy feature about monsters' vacation getaway. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Selena Gomez. Cinebarre
Hyde Park on Hudson, drama, R, Grade B-plus. Bill Murray gives a nice turn as FDR, who is carrying on with cousin Laura Linney while entertaining the British royals in 1939. Carolina Asheville, Fine Arts.
Jack Reacher, crime thriller, PG-13, Grade B-plus. Tom Cruise as a homicide cop investigating a sniper who killed five victims. Based on the book series. Beaucatcher, Biltmore Grande.
Les Miserables, musical, PG-13, Grade B-minus. The stage musical comes to the movies with so-so results but looks like a likely Oscar nominee. Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe. Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville, Carmike, Flat Rock Cinema.
Life of Pi, drama, Rated PG, Grade
B. A young man survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic adventure. Suraj Sharma, Tobey Maguire. In 3D on some screens. Carmike.
Lincoln, historical drama, PG-13, Grade A. With a dynamic performance from Daniel Day-Lewis, Steven Spielberg's take on the great American president shines. A sure Oscar winner. Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Beaucatcher, Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville (sofa cinema), Flat Rock Cinema.
Monsters Inc. 3-D, family animation, G, Grade A. The Pixar blockbuster about monsters who are afraid of children returns in a 3-D version. Biltmore Grande.
Paranormal Activity 4, horror, R, Grade D. Another found-footage sequel and not a particularly good one. Asheville Pizza and Brewing.
Parental Guidance, comedy, PG, Grade C. Grandparents Billy Crystal and Bette Midler agree to baby-sit the grandchildren. Beaucatcher, Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville (sofa cinema).
Promised Land, drama, R, Grade B-minus. Matt Damon must convince small town to let a big natural gas company drill on their property. Some good moments, but a lot of slow ones, too. Biltmore Grande Carolina Asheville (sofa cinema), Carmike.
Rise of the Guardians, family animation, PG-13, Grade B. Immortal Guardians tangle with an evil force that wants to conquer the world. Voices of Jude Law, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman. In 3-D on some screens. Carmike.
Silver Linings Playbook, comedy-drama, R, Grade A. Fresh out of a mental hospital, a former teacher (Bradley Cooper) hooks up with an oddball dancer (Jennifer Lawrence). Robert DeNiro scores as the father. One of the year's best movies. Biltmore Grande, Fine Arts, Carolina Asheville.
Skyfall, action-adventure, PG-13, Grade A. James Bond's loyalty to M is tested in what is the best 007 thriller in a while. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench. Carmike.
Taken 2, crime-thriller, PG-13, Grade C. Fans of the first "Taken" will probably like this, otherwise forget it. Liam Neeson returns as former CIA operative Bryan Mills, who is taken prisoner in Istanbul by the father of the man who kidnapped Mills' daughter in the first film. Cinebarre.
Texas Chainsaw 3D, thriller, R, Grade C. A young woman heads to Texas for an inheritance but winds up in a tangle with a saw-wielding maniac. Not that much 3-D and likely to fade fast after a hot opening. Alexandra Daddario, Tania Raymonde and Scott Eastwood. Also in 2D on some screens. Beaucatcher, Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville.
The Guilt Trip, comedy, PG-13, Grade D. An inventor and his mom on a cross-country road trip. Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogen. Biltmore Grande, Carmike.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, fantasy, PG-13, Grade B. A curious creature called a Hobbit seeks a treasure stolen by a dragon in this much-awaited feature based on the J.R.R. Tolkein novel. In 3-D on some screens. Beaucatcher, Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville (sofa cinema).
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, drama, PG-13, Grade B. A high school freshman struggles with first love, the death of a friend and mental illness. Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller. Cinebarre.
This is 40, comedy, R, Grade B. The characters of Pete and Debbie from "Knocked Up" (Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann) a few years later. Beaucatcher, Biltmore Grande, Carolina Asheville (sofa cinema)
Wreck It Ralph, animation, PG, Grade B. A video game villain wants to be a hero, but that throws the arcade for a loop. In 3-D on some screens. Voices of John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch. Carmike.


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Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen
On behalf of the President of the General Assembly, the Group of Friends in Support of UNODC's efforts in the fight against drugs and crime, and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, I am pleased to welcome you to Interactive Panel II, "Challenges in mainstreaming crime prevention into development initiatives, and ways of improving the international community's coordinated efforts to address crime's adverse impact on development."
This afternoon's panel session will focus on five themes:
Following presentations by the panellists, the floor will be open to delegates and other participants to pose questions and to share their experience and perspectives. We are particularly honoured to have with us today Ministers and others who have come from capitals to participate in this timely and important debate.
We have asked all the panellists to speak briefly and have kept the number of panellists to a minimum to allow sufficient time for engagement from the floor in what we hope will be a rich and robust interactive discussion. I do ask that you limit your interventions to a maximum of three minutes. Although there will be no established list of speakers, with your indulgence, I will give some preference to those Ministers who have joined us from afar.
Ladies and Gentlemen
Over the past decade, there has been significant growth in organised crime and illicit trafficking. While such activity has long been with us, both the scale and the geographic scope of the current challenge are unprecedented. In 2009, the value of illicit trade around the globe was estimated at US$ 1.3 trillion and is increasing. To put these figures into perspective – if this was translated into national GDP terms, this illicit trade would have constituted the 14th largest economy in the world in 2011, larger than that of Mexico or the Republic of Korea and more than 80 times the GDP of my own country, New Zealand.
Given the scale and scope of this menace few, if any, countries are exempt. In all cases, criminal influence and money are having a significant impact on the livelihoods and quality of life of citizens, most particularly the poor, women and children.
It is now widely acknowledged that criminal networks have a strongly negative impact on sustainable development in countries where they are strong and active. Their presence and activities deter investment, both domestic and foreign, in legitimate economic activity. They can erode the capacity and integrity of core state institutions – notably, those institutions on which development prospects depend, and can undermine the delivery of essential services. Where they intersect with factors driving instability and conflict they can significantly undermine the security conditions necessary for achieving sustainable development.
All of which led the 2005 World Summit to express "grave concern at the negative effects on development posed by transnational crime, including the smuggling of and trafficking in human beings, and the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons." The General Assembly has reiterated this concern and noted the increasing vulnerability of states to such crime in Resolution 66/181 (Strengthening the UN Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme).
The UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its protocols on human trafficking, migrant smuggling and trafficking of firearms, as well as the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), make up the key framework for a strategic response; calling on State Parties to take "into account the negative effects of organized crime on society in general, in particular on sustainable development", and "to alleviate the factors that make persons, especially women and children, vulnerable to trafficking, such as poverty, underdevelopment and lack of equal opportunity."
Concerted action is being taken at the global and regional level to strengthen cooperation and provide assistance to address this menace. The role of international expert bodies such as UNODC, INTERPOL and the World Customs Organisation, in supporting this global agenda and in providing technical assistance is indispensable.
Regional organisations also have an important role to play. In my own region, the Pacific, these efforts take place within a framework provided by the Pacific Islands Forum and associated institutions, with the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police and the Oceania Customs Organisations making particularly significant contributions.
Despite these efforts, many experts believe we are losing the battle against transnational organised crime. The threat such networks continue to pose to peace, security and prosperity in many states and regions of the world is now indisputable. Where such networks are particularly strong, or where local governments are notably fragile, transnational criminal actors have the potential to become firmly entrenched, and even to challenge the pre-eminent authority of the state.
Today's discussions are, therefore, both timely and requiring of our urgent priority attention. As we move towards taking stock of the Millennium Development Goals in 2015, there is a growing recognition that organised crime is a major impediment to their achievement. This debate seeks to unite Member States, the UN System, international organizations, and civil society in common endeavour and to emphasise the value of a comprehensive approach and inclusive international partnerships in effectively fighting crime and drugs to facilitate achievement of the MDGs.
The outcome of the debate will include a President's Summary, to be transmitted to the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, to be held in Doha in 2015 - the main theme of which shall be "Integrating crime prevention and criminal justice into the wider United Nations agenda to address social and economic challenges and to promote the rule of law at the national and international levels, and public participation."
And now I am pleased to give the floor to our distinguished moderator, Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive-Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Mr. Fedotov you have the floor.


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The Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators recently selected Michael Beutner, University of Louisiana at Monroe associate professor of instructional technology, to represent all Louisiana institutions of higher education.
Beutner, who was chosen through an internal search, joins the directors from each of Louisiana's eight educational regions as post-secondary director, a newly created position on the LACUE Board of Directors. Founded in 1985, LACUE is a professional, non-profit organization that recognizes and promotes the use of technology in education.


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Beatrix Potter turns out to be just the sort of woman who would create Peter Rabbit. She's smart, a bit eccentric, strongly independent, and quietly whimsical. This I glean from the portrayal by Renee Zellweger in Miss Potter, a warm-hearted confection that goes down like a sweet biscuit with a cup of English tea.
Miss Potter is the story of Peter's creator, a tale of British life at the turn of the previous century, when she fought against the restraint of her confining upscale English upbringing to follow her muse. Actually, there were several muses the rabbits, hedgehogs, frogs and other creatures that she brought to life with charming illustrations and simple tales.
As Miss Potter depicts, she soon discovered another possible escape path, a romance with her young book editor (Ewan McGregor) who is the first person to believe in the power (and potential sales) of her tiny animal books.
Miss Potter focuses much less on the woman's later importance to England's preservation movement. (She became as famous as a conservationist as an author.)
As directed by Chris Noonan, Miss Potter is amiable and a touch romanticized; but you have to love a movie in which a little white rabbit literally jumps off the page to excite a writer's imagination, or winks at her to encourage her dreams.
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The Agricultural Research Service has developed an oil emulsion vaccine to reduce the possibility of salmonella in chicken eggs.
Hens infected with Salmonella can transmit the organism into their eggs. People who eat infected eggs get salmonellosis, a disease characterized by nausea, vomiting and severe diarrhea.
In research tests, the vaccine was given to hens twice. The birds were then exposed to Salmonella enteritidis. The new vaccine reduced by 10-to-40%, the amount of S. enteritidis found in the feces of hens.