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House History Research Guide
Patrons of the library often ask us how they can research the history of their home or building. There are many historical records which could be useful to answer this question. We now have a wonderful new research guide that can walk you through the process and help you find out everything you would like to know about your residence.
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Design by: Maggie Weldon
Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate
Size: Fits standard TP Rolls and Tubes.
Materials: Yarn Needle; Worsted Weight Yarn;
Santa:; White (W): 1 ½ oz; Pink (P): 8 yd; Red (R): 50 yd; Hot or Craft Glue;
Two 20 mm Oval Moveable Eyes;
Candles: White (W): 1 ½ oz, 85 yd; Green (G): 1 oz, 55 yd; Red (R) and Yellow (Y): 10 yd each.
Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm) and I-9 (5.50 mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge.
Christmas TP Toppers Crochet Pattern
The holidays are a time to decorate in celebration of the season. We adorn every other part of our homes with holiday cheer, so why not the bathroom too? The Christmas TP Toppers Crochet Pattern includes two holiday crochet patterns to cover toilet paper rolls. These toppers are a charming addition to any bathroom in your home, especially the guest bathroom. The set includes instructions for a Santa face toilet paper topper and candle topper. A smaller candle fits over a toilet paper tube to accent both the Santa and large candle. These fun designs are sure to delight your family and friends with your enjoyable sense of festivity.
Christmas TP Toppers Crochet Pattern uses worsted weight yarn to crochet these adorable bathroom decorations. The easy-to-make designs will stitch up quickly so you can make sure your bathroom doesn't get overlooked this holiday season. Grab a roll of toilet paper and the yarn of your choice. Get to crocheting these fun designs and pull out a toilet paper roll to show them off. Your friends will love your sense of humor when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Toilet paper toppers are not only fun to place in every bathroom of your home, but they make great gifts for friends and family. Do you need a low cost gift for a Christmas party or secret Santa at work? Whip up one of these toppers, stick in a roll of toilet paper and wrap it up. Imagine the fun conversation these crochet decorations will create.
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Our policy lasts for 60 days. If 60 days have passed since your purchase was made, unfortunately we can not offer you a refund. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase be sent with your return. Please do not send your purchase back to the product manufacturer. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: Books with obvious signs of use Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. There are certain situations where no refund will be granted: CD or DVD that has been opened Clearance/Bargain Items - Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately Clearance/Bargain items cannot be refunded.
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Any person in violation of our copyright will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This site is owned and operated by Maggie Weldon Designs. All the content on this site, including but not limited to photographs, pattern designs, logos and text is owned by Maggie Weldon Designs. All materials contained on this site are protected by both United States and International copyright laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Maggie Weldon Designs. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content. A copy of downloaded patterns may be printed by the purchaser, for personal use only and are not to be distributed. Items made from Maggie's Crochet patterns may be sold, however a notice must be attached to each item giving credit to both Maggie's Crochet and the pattern designer.


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presentation or sales pitch, from yiddish slang, implying phoniness or slickness, lack of substance with focus on style.
Grandma Zeidel gave her usual shtick for serving take-out for dinner instead of cooking, claiming that her oven was broken and the cleaning lady forgot to do the dishes again.
po S.D. Sarvas Јануар 31, 2004
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Yiddish slang meaning "gimmick" that has come to mean "someone's signature behavior." In the 1940's, Jewish comedians in the Catskills referred to their comedy routines as their schtick.
"Joey's schtick is talking too loud."
po Mambo Jambo Фабруар 1, 2004
a routine. This could refer to a number of different things, but generally refers
to a type of comic routine.
Yiddish origin.
to a type of comic routine.
Yiddish origin.
I saw Don Rickles in an interview about
Toy Story 2 and he was performing the same old schtick, but he still was really funny.
Toy Story 2 and he was performing the same old schtick, but he still was really funny.
po G Canis Јануар 26, 2004
Some's schtick is their patter, their sales pitch, their routine. It can also simply be something that person is interested him.
"I see Jim Carey's still trying to get by with that funny-face schtick..."
po Iain Cooper Јануар 25, 2004
the party piece of an entertainer, patter, German - stueck. Enters English from Yiddish
singing is not my schtick
po klidenengro Фабруар 4, 2004
a routine or special ability, appears in the game Toon. examples are flight and hypnosis
buggie's schtick is hilarious, that or flying
po soothsayer Јул 9, 2004
1.A girl who is slightly chubby but cute.
2. The border between a fat girl and a cute girl, while maintaining cuteness.
2. The border between a fat girl and a cute girl, while maintaining cuteness.
Damn! That girl is schtick. Look at those curves.
po Bigbluehernia Јануар 1, 2009


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Testimony :: Stephen B. Nix Esq.
Director, Eurasia Division - International Republican Institute
I wish to thank the Members of the Helsinki Commission for conducting this public hearing and for inviting me to testify on an extremely important part of the world. We are all cognizant of the fact that much attention is currently placed on North Africa and sections of the Middle East. However, Europe and Eurasia remain of great strategic importance for the United States, and developments, particularly in the area of democracy, are critical to the United States' interests globally.
Again, thank you for this opportunity and I request that my remarks be entered into the record.
We meet here today at a critical time in Ukraine's democratic development. For the past two years, we have watched what can only be described as backsliding of democracy in Ukraine. The international community has witnessed the continued selective prosecution of the political opposition in Ukraine; the report from the Ukrainian Human Rights Ombudsman with photographs that show what appear to be bruises on the imprisoned former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko following an alleged attempt to forcibly transport her to a medical facility for treatment against her will; the almost daily announcement of European leaders indicating their refusal to attend the European soccer championship in Ukraine as a result of its human rights situation; and increasing talk in Washington and Brussels of the development of a visa-ban list and freezing of international assets which would seek to punish those government officials and their families who are the cause of the continued backsliding of democracy in Ukraine. None of this would have been imaginable a year ago. However the reality in Ukraine has changed significantly. Amid all of the political instability in Ukraine, it is instructive to understand how the country arrived at where it is today and analyze this in the context of how it will affect the October 2012 parliamentary elections.
The October 2012 elections will be the first parliamentary elections in Ukraine since 2007. At the time, Ukraine had just experienced the Orange Revolution resulting in a grassroots democratic breakthrough and a series of free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections. In February 2010, Victor Yanukovych was elected President in an election which was deemed by most observers to have met internationally accepted democratic standards. However, since his election, the Yanukovych administration has engaged in the practice of selective justice, targeting opposition politicians. On October 1, 2010, the Constitutional Court, following a Yanukovych-supported change in the composition of the court to include judges mostly from his home region, ruled that the amendments made to the constitution in 2005 following the Orange Revolution were invalid. In so doing, powers previously vested in the presidency under the previous constitution were reinstated, returning Ukraine to a presidential system of government. The only elections conducted thus far under the Yanukovych presidency, the 2010 local elections, were recognized by the U.S. and international organizations as having fallen short of meeting democratic standards. Massive government resources were used to consolidate power, while parties not aligned with the governing party were not able to fully and fairly participate in the elections nationwide.
The Yanukovych government has justified any perceived consolidation of power as a means to undertake unprecedented governmental and institutional reforms. However, many international organizations have not positively assessed these reforms, and Ukraine's democratic development. Freedom House, in its 2011 report, downgraded Ukraine from being "free" to being "partly free." In addition, Freedom House published a report at the one-year anniversary of Yanukovych's government, in which it stated that "If left unchecked, the trends set by Ukraine's current leadership will move the country toward greater centralization and consolidation of power—that is, toward authoritarianism." In the report, the authors say Ukraine is characterized by:
"…consolidation of power, with a narrow ruling group under Yanukovych intent on restoring political order and implementing policy using a more intrusive and visible SBU (Security Services of Ukraine) presence as well as an increasingly malleable judicial system; a ruling group that is equally interested in dividing spoils and protecting its own (though egregious corrupt behavior has also been associated with prior governments); lingering resentment over the failure of the Orange Revolution leaders, in power from 2005 through 2009, and the continued fragmentation of the political opposition; the effects of the financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout, and ensuing economic reforms; and enervated civil society groups and independent media that are increasingly under pressure from government authorities, including the security services, with particularly difficult conditions in the regions."
Recently, the presidential administration reshuffled key positions in the Ministry of Interior with former Minister Anatoliy Mohilev appointed Prime Minister of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Mohilev was replaced with the former head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, Vitaliy Zakharchenko. Zakharchenko is a native of the President Yanukovych's home region in Donetsk. In January, President Yanukovych signed decrees to remove Fedir Yaroshenko, the Minister of Finance, from his post and replace him with the head of the Ukrainian Security Services SBU, Valeriy Khoroshkovsky. Khoroshkovsky's position as SBU chief was given to Igor Kalinin who is a former Russian citizen and formerly in charge of Yanukovych's security detail. Khoroshkovsky has since been named a Deputy Prime Minister. The new Minister of Finance, Yuri Kolubov, is a known business associate of one of the President's sons. The President then named Dmytro Salamatin as Minister of Defense. Salamatin formerly was a citizen of the Russian Federation until 2005 and it is unclear how he obtained his Ukrainian citizenship. Finally, the head of the Central Bank of Ukraine is headed by another business associate of the President's son, Serhiy Arbuzov, who previously managed a small bank in the President's home region of Donetsk. This reshuffling suggests a consolidation of power in the Yanukovych "family", as many of these new ministers and officials can trace their rise to their connection the President and his sons.
As a result of the consolidation of power in the hands of a small group, closely connected to the President and the continuing democratic regression, there is a growing public discontent with the authorities. In public opinion surveys conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI), participants were asked, "Would you support the international community freezing the international assets of and suspending visas for Ukrainian officials, including judges, engaged in corrupt practices?" In a November IRI public opinion survey, 81 percent supported this idea while six percent opposed. In March 2012, 82 percent supported this idea while six percent opposed.
On November 17, Ukraine's Parliament adopted a Law on Parliamentary Elections, which are scheduled for October 2012. The new law establishes a mixed system by which half of the deputies will be elected under a closed-list proportional system and the other half selected through individual mandates in a majoritarian system. The mixed electoral system is a return to the system last used in 2002 when international observers reported significant fraud. The law also establishes a five-percent threshold for any political party to be represented through the proportional vote and does not allow electoral blocs to compete in the election.
The Venice Commission strongly criticized the draft of the Parliamentary Election Law; however, the commission's analysis was mostly ignored. Its report was critical of the change to the mixed election system. It had advocated for an open party list system. The commission also expressed concern about unclear criteria and deadlines for the designation of electoral districts; a lack of clarity on appealing results of elections; and an absence of full disclosure on sources and sums of election campaign funding.
According to recent IRI polling, it appears that six political parties would pass the five-percent threshold; the Party of Regions which is headed by the current Prime Minister Mykola Azarov; the Fatherland Party headed by Yulia Tymoshenko (currently serving a seven-year prison sentence) and run by Oleksandr Turchynov in her absence; Front of Change, led by the former Speaker of Parliament, Arseniy Yatseniuk; the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform led by Vitaliy Klychko; the Communist Party led by Vasyl Symonenko; and the Freedom Party headed by Oley Tyahnybok.
At the March Regions Political Party Congress, the Strong Ukraine political party headed by the third runner up in the 2010 presidential election, Serhiy Tigipko was folded into the Party of Regions. The base of support for Strong Ukraine had been small and medium businessmen. It is believed that the addition of Strong Ukraine will add several percentage points to the Party of Regions' rating. The opposition is seeking to coalesce before the elections. The Fatherland Party and the Front of Change agreed to unite under a unified list. The Fatherland Party and the Front of Change are currently in negotiations with the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform to join a unified opposition list.
Leading up to the 2012 elections, government officials have intensified their pressure on multiple sectors of Ukrainian society such as media, civil society organizations and the opposition.
The Media
One of the preeminent legacies of the Orange Revolution was a free and vibrant media. Very soon after assuming the presidency in 2010, the current government directly and indirectly pressured the media to limit critical coverage and report more positively on the government. In addition, one of the country's Deputy Prime Ministers is the owner of the largest media conglomerate in Ukraine, Inter. The government has tried to censor state TV companies. For example, recently the State Television- and Radio-Company of Ukraine, in a move reminiscent of the Soviet propaganda, sent letters to local state TV channels demanding that they "popularize" the President's social initiatives. According to a June 2011 Ukrainian Press Academy news report, 74 percent of the seven leading television channels in Ukraine cover government authorities, 20 percent cover the opposition, and six per cent other. Coverage on the First National Channel was 94 percent on governmental officials and four percent on the opposition and other. A few months ago an independent television station in Kharkiv was closed under suspicious circumstances. In April, the tax authorities, a body increasingly used as a tool of government to exert pressure on the media and other parts of society, began to target one of the remaining independent channels, the TVi Channel.
Civil Society Organizations
The Ukrainian government has begun to more closely monitor and regulate activities of non-governmental organizations, including those of IRI. A Cabinet of Ministers decree signed on January 19, 2011 amends the registration regulations in Ukraine, making it easier to deregister international civil society organizations (CSO) and placing much higher reporting requirements on sub-grantees. Officials from SBU, have also started to intimidate and exert pressure directly on more independent CSOs. Most recently, members of Parliament from the Party of Regions have suggested legislation which would ban foreign funding of CSOs. The national security doctrine of Ukraine adopted by the National Security and Defense Council was updated in March 2011 to declare as a national security threat "any international or domestic organization which provides financial or moral support to political parties or non-governmental organizations whose goal it is to discredit the government of Ukraine." This statement could be interpreted to apply to any number of organizations working in Ukraine. Adding further to the sense of encroachment by the government on civic association, the Parliament passed and the President signed into law legislation which requires every database which contains personal information to be registered with the national government. Therefore, all CSOs would have to disclose all information which falls under the database category with the government.
Marginalization of the Opposition
The government and its allies apply economic and/or political pressure to coerce members of opposition parties to join the government on local, regional, and national levels. Ukrainian authorities have also targeted those who do not join the government or government-aligned parties with criminal prosecution. As a result, many of the most viable figures in the democratic Ukrainian opposition are currently under investigation or imprisoned. In spite of numerous European and U.S. government statements of concern about the application of selective justice in Ukraine, the Ukrainian government continues to prosecute and incarcerate the leading opposition figures.
As of today, the following opposition figures have been sentenced to prison;
• Yulia Tymoshenko – former Prime Minister, head of leading opposition party, Fatherland, sentenced to seven years in prison. Her health has significantly deteriorated in prison. Prison authorities have refused to allow her to travel to Germany to seek treatment from independent medical providers as suggested by German officials.
• Yuriy Lutsenko – former Interior Minister, leader of People's Self Defense Party sentenced to four years in prison.
• Volodymyr Ivashchenko – former Acting Minister of Defense sentenced to five years in prison.
• Grigoriy Filipchuk – former Minister of Environmental Protection sentenced to three years in prison.
In addition, Bohdan Danylyshyn, a former Minister of Economy in Tymoshenko's government, received political asylum in the Czech Republic in January 2011 after being accused of financial mismanagement. Former Kharkiv oblast governor and Fatherland Party member Arseny Avakov, who lost disputed mayoral elections in Kharkiv city in the flawed 2010 local elections, is in the process of applying for asylum in Italy after being charged with similar crimes.
The U.S. has issued statements highlighting these instances as examples of selective prosecution.
In summary, there is a clear trend of prosecuting political opposition leaders and activists.
IRI Work in Ukraine
Since 1994, IRI has actively supported the promotion of democracy in Ukraine. To address the aforementioned challenges and respond to Ukraine's rapidly deteriorating political environment, IRI is working to strengthen political parties, foster mechanisms for good governance, support the next generation of political activists, and develop a more transparent electoral system.
In order to ensure Ukraine has vibrant, democratic parties which reflect the needs of citizens, IRI trains parties on how to improve their structures and organization, coalesce, and recruit new members. Recently, IRI launched an innovative program to enhance communication between political parties and local CSOs.
To encourage Ukraine's elected officials to be responsive to citizens, IRI provides training to local elected officials on communications, constituent service, management and other skills necessary for effective and transparent governance.
One means to encourage government accountability is IRI's public hearing program, which enables Ukrainian civil society, particularly in Crimea, to bridge the gap between citizens and elected officials. By selecting a local problem and addressing it through the mechanism of a public hearing, citizens are able to participate in the decision-making process.
To ensure democracy has a strong and stable future, IRI has been supporting four youth-oriented CSOs, which established Youth Political Leadership Schools in Ukraine to teach political activism, particularly in Eastern Ukraine and Crimea. More than 920 students have graduated from these schools and more than 70 percent of whom have entered into some form of public service.
To assist in the development of Ukraine's electoral processes, IRI has conducted international election observation missions, observing every parliamentary and presidential election since Ukraine became independent in 1991. IRI also participated in a joint expert assessment team for the October 31, 2010 local elections.
In addition to observing elections, IRI has been assisting the country with electoral reform. In July, prior to the October 31 local elections, the Parliament adopted an election law which IRI and many other international and domestic organizations criticized for falling short of international democratic standards. Consequently, IRI and the National Democratic Institute drafted a detailed election law analysis in August, which pointed out certain undemocratic aspects of the law and the non-transparent manner in which the law was adopted. As a result, the President ordered Parliament to revise the election law. However, even though the law was slightly amended, international and domestic observers labeled the October 31, 2010 election as not meeting international standards. In response to widespread international criticism, Ukraine's President created a working group tasked with developing recommendations for new elections laws. IRI was a member of the working group until March, when it suspended its membership, after IRI made the determination that it was not being allowed to substantively contribute to the process.
Next Steps
Let me once again reiterate the importance of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Elections are critical for Ukraine's continued integration into Euro-Atlantic structures. Failure to conduct elections which meet international standards will cause Ukraine to be further isolated from the West.
We encourage the United States Congress to continue to make it clear to the Ukrainian government that free and fair elections will determine the course of the future relationship between our two countries. In anticipation of the possibility of excessive fraud in the parliamentary elections, we call on the Ukrainian authorities to support international election observation missions to Ukraine and to allow district and regional election commissioners to conduct their work independent of pressure and intimidation from central authorities.
In summary, I want to convey the extreme importance of the parliamentary elections in Ukraine. The way in which elections are conducted are every bit as important as the outcome. I thank the Chairman and his staff for their focus and attention on Ukraine, and thank you again for the opportunity to appear here today.


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By Alex Johnson, Policy Advisor and Marlene Kaufmann, General Counsel
Approximately 180 parliamentarians from 49 countries throughout the OSCE region, including two members of the U.S. Congress, assembled in Toronto, Canada from September 18 to 21, 2008 for the convening of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) Fall Meetings. This record turnout for an OSCE PA Fall Meeting was convened under the theme "The OSCE in an Open World: Trade, Migration, and Security," and featured a dedicated Mediterranean Forum as well as a spirited debate on the conflict in Georgia. Other sessions focused on the impact of migration and trade in the OSCE region and the role of the OSCE's Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODHIR), featuring a presentation by that Office's Director, Ambassador Janez Lenar?i?. Representatives from Mediterranean Partners Algeria, Israel, Jordan, and Morocco actively participated in the meetings.
The U.S. Delegation was led by Helsinki Commission Chairman, Representative Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), a past president of the OSCE PA and current Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs. Commission Co-Chairman, Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a Vice-President of the OSCE PA, co-chaired the delegation.
Mediterranean Forum
The Mediterranean Forum of the 2008 OSCE Fall Meetings was very well attended and featured thoughtful dialogue on the fate of the Union for the Mediterranean. Introductory remarks were given by Parliamentary Assembly President João Soares of Portugal and Chairman Hastings in his capacity as the Assembly's Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs. In his remarks, Chairman Hastings expressed support for the economic development component of the Union for the Mediterranean and used the opportunity to call on EU countries to accept Iraqi refugees, noting that the impact of more than two million displaced Iraqis on neighboring countries could threaten stability in the region. Mr. Gilles Mentré representing the European Union Presidency of France and Ambassador Mara Marinaki, permanent representative of Greece to the OSCE and Chair of the OSCE Mediterranean Partner Contact Group, gave keynote presentations.
As one of the architects of the Union for the Mediterranean proposal, Mr. Mentré reviewed its goals and strategies to frame the discussion. He specifically described President Nicolas Sarkozy's goal of fostering better cooperation between Mediterranean States of the North and South while reforming the 1995 Barcelona Process of the EU. In order to accomplish this, the Union for the Mediterranean creates a co-presidency – currently held by France and Egypt, a joint secretariat that will be physically located in one of the southern states, and new economic, technical and social projects to implement the Union's objectives. Some of the projects to be implemented first include cleaning up pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, promoting small businesses, increasing access to fresh water, developing solar power, and civil society capacity building.
Algeria, Israel, Jordan and Morocco made interventions along with eleven other states. Mediterranean Partners consistently emphasized the need for improved cooperation to increase food security and manage migration in the region. First, Mr. Abderezak Bouhara, head of the Algerian delegation, welcomed President Sarkozy's initiative, particularly for its potential to improve cooperation for security and energy development, and also called attention to consistent images of migration in Western media which adversely impact confidence and public opinion in the region. Mr. Reuven Rivlin, head of the Israeli delegation, welcomed the proposal for its potential to improve the peace process through active projects to address growing humanitarian and environmental needs, matters which have tended to exacerbate conflict in the region. Mr. Rivlin noted that over 50 percent of the legislation passed in the Knesset in the last year has been related to current environmental challenges. Mr. Hani Al Nawafleh of the Jordanian delegation emphasized the potential for improved partnerships to address the refugee crisis in the region stemming from conflict in Iraq. Mr. Al Nawafleh also called for a holistic peace process for the region including efforts to substantially increase investment and trade. Mr. Mohamed El Mostafa Ibrahimy, head of the Moroccan delegation, welcomed the proposal and also stressed a holistic approach for the Union which would transcend traditional security concerns and also address food security and climate change. Other interventions, primarily inspired by various local interests, also welcomed the proposal with only some Italian parliamentarians expressing reservations based on tension over migration in the region.
Opening Session
Following remarks by Canadian Senator Consiglio Di Nino and Senator Noël Kinsella, Speaker of the Canadian Senate, the keynote was given by Gareth Evans, President of the International Crisis Group and former Australian foreign minister. Mr. Evans' characterization of the role the OSCE and its parliamentary dimension could play in resolving the crisis in Georgia was met with heated opposition by the delegation of the Russian Federation and a threat to disengage from the OSCE entirely. Mr. Alexander Kozlovsky, head of the Russian delegation, was then permitted to speak and made an impassioned statement on the role of the Russian Federation in the recent conflict in Georgia. Mr. Kozlovsky asserted that action taken by his country in South Ossetia and Abkhazia was reactionary and inspired by a need to protect Russians. He also labeled international media coverage of the conflict "information terrorism," specifically taking note of CNN's interpretation of the event as Russian aggression from the onset of the conflict. With the exception of a relatively calm response by the Georgian delegation, the remainder of the interventions during this session, at the request of President Soares, focused on the many other security and institutional issues raised by the Evans presentation.
Debate on the Crisis in Georgia
A highly-attended highlight of the Fall Meetings was a debate on the recent military conflict in Georgia. Framed by presentations delivered by Georgian Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili and Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin, parliamentarians were given an opportunity to voice their reactions to the conflict. OSCE PA President-Emeritus Göran Lennmarker (Sweden) opened the session in his capacity as Special Envoy for Georgia and attempted to establish a common context for discussion and a way forward to resolve the conflict. Mr. Lennmarker highlighted the need to support refugees and persons internally displaced as a result of the conflict. He called for observers on the ground to protect civilians and gather information surrounding three key points of contention: 1) the distribution of Russian passports to people living in South Ossetia and Abkahzia following the deployment of Russian troops to those regions; 2) artillery and mortar fire which occurred in Tshkanvali in July and August; 3) Clarification of conflict in the Kodori Valley of Abkhazia. Mr. Lennmarker called for the establishment of a "Catastrophe Commission" to ascertain the truth surrounding the events leading up to the fighting in order to appropriately proceed in resolving the conflict. He encouraged the countries of the Caucuses (Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan) to work together to seek regional solutions to security challenges and to engage Turkey and the EU as well in future negotiations with the Russian Federation.
Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, head of the Kazakh delegation, offered a mediating perspective by highlighting the fact that Kazakhstan has long-standing good relations with both the Russian Federation and Georgia, thus giving his country a potential role in future negotiations toward a resolution of the conflict. He said that Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev was one of the first to be informed about military action in the region and claimed that Nazarbayev was informed that initial actions came from inside Georgian territory. Tokayev called the situation a tragedy for both sides and urged participants in the debate to avoid a simplistic approach and laying blame. He noted the unique role that parliamentarians can play in working with both countries and supported the call for a UN mission of 200 observers with no preconditions. Mr. Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan has always supported the principle of territorial integrity over self-determination and will continue to do so, but also called for the strict observance of human rights.
Ambassador Aleksi Härkönen, head of the Finnish OSCE Chairmanship Task Force, explained the level of OSCE engagement in Georgia following the recent conflict, including a meeting between the OSCE Georgia Mission Chief, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tshkanvali on September 15. Härkönen stressed that the OSCE would continue an intensive focus on resolving the crisis in Georgia including OSCE Chairman in Office Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb's intention to meet with all parties at the United Nations in New York during ministerial week. He affirmed the OSCE's commitment to play a leadership role in resolving the crisis during the Geneva Conference scheduled for October 15. The Ambassador presented several proposals for resolution in the region: the creation of a new international platform which fosters cooperation among the UN, the OSCE, the EU and other stakeholders; continued prioritization of OSCE and UN field activities in the region; and the immediate deployment of United Nations observers. Härkönen concluded by informing the parliamentarians that the OSCE Chairman in Office had asked both the OSCE High Commissioner for National Minorities, Ambassador Knut Vollebaek and ODIHR Director Janez Lenarcic to conduct a human rights assessment of the situation in Georgia.
Georgian Foreign Minister Eka Tkeshelashvili reviewed the history of the region from her country's perspective, asserting that "frozen conflicts" are dangerous and have destabilized the Caucuses region. She observed that Russian troops have been in South Ossetia and Abkhazia since the early 1990s and tension increased to a boiling point during the April 2008 NATO summit in Bucharest during which, she claimed, Russia threatened Georgia . The Foreign Minister also observed that even within the existing ceasefire agreement, Russian troops are restricting the movement of the limited number of international observers in the conflict zones. She stressed the need for transparency which could be achieved by the deployment of a large number of international observers and a thorough investigation of the events leading up to the conflict. Ms. Tkeshelashvili asserted that there are at least 150,000 refugees and internally displaced persons as a result of ethnic cleansing in the conflict zones. She went on to praise the leadership of the EU and the French presidency in mediating a resolution, but decried the lack of implementation of the ceasefire agreement. She also claimed that it is the intention of the Russian Federation to stop the expansion of NATO and divide Europe.
Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin reviewed the history of the region from the Russian perspective. He claimed that Georgia had staged military maneuvers near both South Ossetia and Abkhazia, which resulted in attacks on South Ossetia on August 7 and 8. He implied U.S. support for these activities citing the sale of U.S. military equipment to Georgia and the presence of 125 U.S. advisors in the country. Churkin described his efforts to call for United Nations Security Council action against Georgia for its initial military action but noted that his attempts were blocked. He asserted that 1600 people, including Russians, died in South Ossetia as a result of military action by Georgia. Churkin noted that some members of the U.S. Congress have called for an investigation of Georgia's actions and that Russians have always favored negotiation over military action. He asserted that, "by opting for genocide," the Georgians gave up their right of sovereignty and their actions therefore necessitated a military response by the Russian Federation. The Ambassador challenged the notion of Russian resistance to implementation of the ceasefire and claimed that Russia has complied with all agreements ahead of schedule. He believes that the OSCE tried to rewrite the August 8 agreement.
One of the most persistent themes of the debate was articulated by the delegations of the United Kingdom and Italy as they expressed concern about the potential for the establishment of a new psychological "iron curtain" in response to the military conflict in Georgia. A number of delegations cautioned against this, noting that this would deter positive cooperation with the Russian Federation. The Belgian delegation observed that moving forward with aid and redevelopment in the region should provide the stability necessary to prevent further provocation and conflict. Canadian Senator Jerry Grafstein, supported by others, offered the concept of establishing a standing committee of parliamentarians available for immediate deployment to undertake diplomatic efforts to prevent similar situations in the future. Many parliamentarians agreed that they, as directly elected representatives of the people, could contribute a unique bridging role as interlocutors with citizens, governments and other stakeholders in potential conflict situations. Delegations from several former Soviet States, particularly the Ukrainian delegation, cautioned against the rhetoric of the Russian delegation and Ambassador Churkin which alluded to the former "great empire of Russia." The Ukrainians felt that such comments revealed the imperialist intentions of the Russian Federation. These observations were followed by spirited exchanges between Ambassador Churkin on the dais and the delegations of other former Soviet states in agreement with the observations of the Ukrainian delegation. Another heated exchange in the debate began with the Albanian delegation's assertion that the situation in Georgia is not appropriate for comparison with Kosovo. Spirited outbursts ensued directly between Ambassador Churkin and the Albanian delegation.
Several parliamentarians from the Greek and French delegations supported Ambassador Churkin's allegation that any semblance of a new "iron curtain" is being generated by U.S. efforts to establish new bases in NATO countries or potential future partners. Churkin sought to also draw parallels between the U.S. occupation of Iraq and the conflict in Georgia by likening what U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice referred to as the "mistakes" of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to those of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. He further suggested that the U.S. should immediately withdraw its troops from Iraq before entering any discussions regarding territorial sovereignty throughout the world. The parliamentarians supporting these allegations added that U.S. militarization of space and new missile installation projects through NATO matched the imperialist objectives of the Russian Federation. A member of the French delegation referred to Russian reactions to NATO expansion as logical, since "Russia cannot always be on the retreat."
Standing Committee
At the conclusion of the Fall Session, Co-Chairman Cardin attended the meeting of the OSCE PA Standing Committee, the leadership body of the Assembly composed of the Heads of Delegations of the 56 OSCE participating States and the Assembly's officers. The Standing Committee applauded the accomplishments of the Mediterranean Forum and the Georgia debate in contributing to one of the most successful Fall Sessions of the OSCE PA. The meeting primarily consisted of presentations from the OSCE Secretariat, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Secretariat, OSCE PA leadership, and a number of special representatives. Notable contributions of the special representatives included calls to focus the work of the OSCE PA toward Central Asia by strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation and working on initiatives to increase the participation of women in delegations to the OSCE PA. Other presentations included updates on election observation missions and briefings on the budget. Co-Chairman Cardin participated in the review of the OSCE budget by calling for greater transparency, field mission audits and access to OSCE financial reporting for participating States. Other delegations also reflected on the budget as well as various reports, and the meeting concluded with a review of upcoming OSCE PA meetings.
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Liverpool will review FIFA's disciplinary evidence before making any further comment on striker Luis Suarez's four-month ban from football.
Uruguay forward Suarez was suspended for nine international matches and prohibited from any involvement in football for four months by the game's governing body after biting Giorgio Chiellini in their 1-0 win over Italy on Tuesday.
The suspension will see Suarez out of action for Liverpool until late October and could be a severe blow to the Anfield club's hopes of winning the Premier League after finishing second last season.
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A brief statement on the club's official website read: "Liverpool football club will wait until we have seen and had time to review the FIFA Disciplinary Committee report before making any further comment."
Suarez joined Liverpool from Ajax in January 2011 and has proven to be a superb talisman for the Merseyside outfit.
The 27-year-old has scored 82 goals in 133 appearances for Liverpool, although his time in English football has been marred by controversy.
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Here are a few of my favourite things. Plus you can get music, and other items like DVDs and books in the Miscellaneous section. Hope you find something you like.
We head to the UK for puppy performer Tinker's debut as a magician's assistant. The two-year-old Maltese terrier has been in training for months...but is she ready for her doggie debut? And can she keep it together in front of an audience? Meet a male Jack Russell terrier in Namibia who works as a foster mother for orphaned wild cats; get a ringside seat to a charity ferret race in the UK; and meet a champion husky who guides his team and blind fifteen-year-old mistress in a 500 mile, twelve-day sled race.
Released on 7 June 2010
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Our 1 1/2 ounce Beeswax Hex Blocks have so many uses! Beeswax has been used throughout the ages for many practical needs including: finishing wood (heat in a double boiler, rub on furniture or toy, then buff off excess), keeping needles sharp, making batik artwork, as a lubricant for saws and drills, to coat thread and make it stronger, in the making of balms and lotions, and in baking - it is used on the baking tins for cannele making them come out of the mold easier and giving them a distinctive crunchy crust. Also use on ice skate blades and snowboard bottoms!
You will receive 2 - 1 1/2 ounce blocks of beeswax. Each measures about 2 1/2 inches across and 1/2 inch thick. Made in the USA.


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The Crocodile Stitch is all the talk in crochet. You can tell why this stitch is called the Crocodile stitch just by looking at the designs. It is actually much easier than it looks! An intermediate crocheter or even a dedicated beginner will master this stitch in no time at all. The actual crocodile scale is made using a simple chain stitch and double crochet and is formed by a two-row repeat. The layers of "scales" lends itself to the 8 fashionable accessories found in this pattern book. Step-by-step photo illustrations are included for 8 fashionable projects including a variety of hats, gloves and an exquisite triangle shawl.
Now is the time to expand your crochet technique and learn the crocodile stitch. The Crochet Stitch Fashion crochet pattern book gives uses the crocodile stitch as the focal point in 8 attractive patterns. Just take a look at the pattern pictures to see how this creative stitch received its name. The pictures are enough to peak your interest, but don't let it fool you. While this crochet stitch appears complicated, it is actually easy to complete. An intermediate crocheter or even a dedicated beginner can master the crocodile stitch and complete all the attractive accessories in this pattern book. The crocodile stitch is actually a group of stitches that make a scale-like design. Multiple scales stack together in layers. The scale starts with the basic chain stitch, followed by double crochet stitches in a two-row repeat. The result is an eye-catching design with a layered texture that works well for accessory items or anything you want to pop out and demand attention.
The Crocodile Stitch Fashions pattern book uses the layers of "scales" to create 8 fashionable accessories that won't take you long to complete. You will find a variety of patterns, including hats, wrist warmers, scarf and even a triangle shawl. All patterns have step-by-step photo illustrations that walk you through process from start to finish. These crochet patterns use fine to fingering weight yarns that reduce the bulk created with the layered effect. Adding Crocodile Stitch Fashions to your wardrobe will spice up your look, or make intricate-looking gifts for someone with a creative personality.
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Our policy lasts for 60 days. If 60 days have passed since your purchase was made, unfortunately we can not offer you a refund. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase be sent with your return. Please do not send your purchase back to the product manufacturer. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: Books with obvious signs of use Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. There are certain situations where no refund will be granted: CD or DVD that has been opened Clearance/Bargain Items - Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately Clearance/Bargain items cannot be refunded.
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Maggie's Crochet Brand offers download versions of most of our products. Adobe Reader is required when opening the patterns. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer or device, you can download it here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Please note: Using other programs such as Preview or PDF Complete will cause printing errors and more. Due to the nature of downloadable products, we cannot and will not refund the cost of the item. If the item is a Maggie's Crochet Brand pattern, we can generally mail the pattern to you if you are having trouble downloading. Shipping and handling charges will have to be charged using a credit card by phone. Some downloads are not available to ship out - these are noted and all sales are final on those products. If you are not sure, please contact customer service.
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Any person in violation of our copyright will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This site is owned and operated by Maggie Weldon Designs. All the content on this site, including but not limited to photographs, pattern designs, logos and text is owned by Maggie Weldon Designs. All materials contained on this site are protected by both United States and International copyright laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Maggie Weldon Designs. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content. A copy of downloaded patterns may be printed by the purchaser, for personal use only and are not to be distributed. Items made from Maggie's Crochet patterns may be sold, however a notice must be attached to each item giving credit to both Maggie's Crochet and the pattern designer.


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Alopecia, the medical term for hair loss, affects millions of people in the United States. Both men and women can develop symptoms of alopecia, which are characterized by an increased shedding of hairs that results in thinning and then bald patches either in specific regions of the scalp or across the entire surface of the skin. In some cases, alopecia may also affect the eyebrows, eyelashes and body hair as well, though often it is confined to just the scalp.
Doctors diagnose alopecia as specific types based upon their underlying causes. Cicatricial alopecia is an untreatable form that develops when an inflammatory disease like lupus erythematosus causes permanent scarring of the hair follicles, leading to irreversible hair loss. During times of intense emotional stress or extreme physical fatigue, a temporary form of alopecia, telogen effluvium, may occur. An autoimmune disorder that results in the body mistaking the hair follicles as foreign invaders is the underlying cause of alopecia areata.
In comparison to the other forms of alopecia, pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia is far more common. The exact causes of pattern baldness are not fully understood, but appear to be related to increased levels of androgen male sex hormones. Androgenic alopecia is more common in men than women, but can occur in both sexes. By the time men reach the age of 50, 85 percent will experience at least some degree of androgenic alopecia.
When developing a treatment plan for alopecia, doctors base their techniques upon the type of alopecia that patients are experiencing. With telogen effluvium, doctors typically advise patients to eat a healthy diet and take steps to reduce the stress in their day-to-day lives, as typically, the condition improves without any other interventions. Alopecia areata is generally combated with drugs like corticosteroids and anthralin, which suppress the activities of the immune system or slow down the cellular activities in the skin along the scalp.
If you are battling androgenic alopecia, a wider array of treatment methods are available, including home remedies, clinical treatments and over-the-counter products.
For those who prefer a natural approach to health care, there are a number of alternative home remedies that have been used to successfully treat alopecia in some patients. Keep in mind that you may need to repeat the home remedy several times before noticing any real results, and depending on the reasons for the increased levels of androgens in your body, some treatments may not be effective at slowing down your hair loss or promoting new growth.
Coconut Oil
In eastern medicine, coconut oil has long been used as a treatment for alopecia, particularly when combined with additional vitamin-rich ingredients. To try coconut oil as a hair loss treatment at home, mix one cup of coconut oil with one half of a peeled avocado. Blend well in a food processor to create a paste. Spread the solution over your scalp and then wrap in plastic. Rinse your scalp after leaving the paste in place for at least 30 minutes. For best results, repeat the treatment three times per week until hair growth in areas of previous shedding begins.
Indian Gooseberry Masks
The fruit of the aamla tree, the Indian gooseberry is a commonly used treatment for hair loss in Ayurvedic medicine. You can use the technique for yourself at home by obtaining Indian gooseberry extract, reetha extract and shikakai extract from a health food or natural wellness store. Mix 2 tablespoons of each of the extracts with one egg and mix well to form a paste. Then, apply the paste and let it rest for 25 to 30 minutes. Rinse and then repeat the treatment three times per week until new hair growth begins.
In addition to topical treatments, multivitamins can help combat androgenic alopecia in some patients. Look for a multivitamin that includes folate as well as Vitamins A, B, C, D and E for best results. You can also purchase dietary supplements that are geared toward slowing and reversing alopecia.
Most men and women that are dealing with androgenic alopecia rely on over-the-counter treatments to manage the condition. A number of over-the-counter options are available, including nonprescription medicines, handheld hair stimulation devices and hair loss shampoos.
One of the most common treatments for androgenic alopecia is minoxidil, which is available in 2 and 5 percent strengths without a doctor's prescription. Minoxidil is applied directly to the scalp twice per day and is effective at lowering androgen levels within the skin. Safe for use by both men and women, minoxidil typically halts shedding, and in some cases, stimulates new growth in thinning areas. The drug has a cumulative effect, meaning that you may not notice signs of improvement until three or four months after you begin use. If you discontinue using minoxidil, shedding is likely to reoccur.
Laser Hair Combs
Clinical trials have shown that red lasers have the ability to stimulate hair growth in some people. Laser hair combs are handheld devices, which are run slowly over the scalp to expose the skin to red laser light. Typically, results from laser hair combs take at least 12 weeks to become noticeable.
Shampoos and Other Scalp Treatments
A number of shampoos and scalp treatments are available for men and women who are dealing with hair loss. These products impart the skin with medicinal and natural ingredients that lower androgen levels and increase circulation in the scalp to stop shedding and encourage regrowth.
Some common ingredients used in hair loss shampoos and scalp treatments are:
- Ketoconazole - an antifungal agent that is known to reduce androgen levels
- Saw palmetto - a natural herb which limits testosterone production
- Caffeine - a stimulant that increases circulation
- Emu oil - the extract from the fat of the emu bird shown in clinical studies to boost hair growth
When home remedies and over-the-counter treatments fail to produce results in the fight against androgenic alopecia, you can talk with your doctor about additional clinical interventions.
For androgenic alopecia, doctors often prescribe finasteride, an oral drug that lowers the amount of testosterone produced by the body. The reductions in androgen levels that follow cause hair loss to gradually slow, and in some cases, prompt new growth to begin. The drug must be used continuously for its effects to be maintained. Finasteride is safe only for use in men, and because there is a slight risk for prostate cancer associated with the drug, those considered at an increased risk for the disease are generally not able to take finasteride.
Hair Replacement Surgery
For men and women who want a more permanent solution to alopecia, hair replacement surgery may be an option. With hair replacement surgery, a plastic surgeon or dermatologist harvests hair from another region on your head or another part of your body and then transplants it to areas that are marked by thinning and baldness. A major operation, hair replacement surgery poses a risk for infection and excessive bleeding. In addition, most procedures result in at least mild scarring in the area from which the hairs are harvested.


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Replacement shoulder pads for the harness of your stroller, sold as a pair.
Not currently available in this region.
These shoulder pads are compatible with the following model strollers:
- e3 v1 & v2
- e3 twin
- legacy red classic
- classic twin
- sport v1 & v2
We are no longer manufacturing the original version of these should pads. If these are not available, you can purchase our newer version should pads as a replacement.