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Pivot Mach 429 Carbon Mountain Bike Frame - 2014 $0.00
When the Pivot Mach 429 showed up at trail heads, it was one of the first 29ers to arrive with the well-established, DW-Link rear suspension design. Already proven, with multiple World Cup wins, and possessing years of field testing and refinement, this approach to motion dynamics shook up the full-suspension 29er market. Fast forward five years from those early 429s, and they're stepping aside for the new age of the Mach 429 Carbon Mountain Bike Frame.
And while the Mach 429 soldiers on as an unfailing workhorse, the only things shared between it and the 100mm-travel, 429 Carbon are nomenclature and wheel size. The new 29er top-dog at Pivot features a revised DW-Link design, a fresh geometry, and a new carbon chassis that builds on the expertise gained from the groundbreaking Mach 5.7 Carbon.
Pleasing to the eye, this fresh chassis' sweeping curves and smooth tube junctures aren't the result of some industrial designer's whimsical drawings. Instead, after two years of development, it's a classic case of form following function. The shape is a result of Pivot's exclusive hollow box, high-compression, internal molding technology. This allows for greater compaction of the fibers and resin and smoother internal walls that produce a lighter, stronger, and highly optimized frame design. The end result is a focus on the revised DW-Link design for unparalleled chassis strength and stiffness.
The most obvious change to this iteration of the DW-Link is found at the upper link. It's now mounted lower, and it's packaged more compactly. This reduces flex in the link, and it lessens play from dimensional tolerances. But, the revised link plays a much greater role in the whole 29er picture. The tighter packed upper link permits a smaller, stiffer rear triangle and lower shock mounting. This effectively translates into chainstays that are close to a centimeter shorter, and a stand over height that grants an inch-and-a-half more breathing room. Because of these two changes alone, you'll experience quicker handling and livelier trail manners than with an alloy 429. In fact, some riders liken its behavior to that of a 26in wheeled bike. Adding to those positive characteristics is a millimeter shorter bottom bracket height, and a slightly slacker seat tube angle.
On the trail, the Mach 429 Carbon glides over rocks, roots, and ruts, yet still remains firm while hammering out of the saddle. This is due to the DW-Link suspension design having always focused on mitigating the natural squat tendencies of full-suspension bikes. When you're on a full suspension bike, the center of mass is somewhere near your belly button. Every time you pedal forward, this mass shifts rearward, loading the rear suspension. DW-Link counteracts this transfer to minimize impact on the rear suspension. This is why Pivot specs a custom tuned FOX CTD rear shock. It doesn't need the damping that other suspension designs demand in order to mimic the ideal balance of platform vs. compliance.
With the DW-Link controlling unwanted squat, the lightly damped shock can respond with ultra-sensitivity to the demands of the trail. As a result, the Mach 429 Carbon will soak up big, square-edged hits and minute trail chatter alike. Perhaps the best trait of the DW-Link design is how well it absorbs bumps while climbing at low speeds. This means comfort and traction when it's appreciated most.
There are a few other details that emphasize the efforts towards optimizing frame stiffness. One of the easiest to see is the wide, BB92 PressFit bottom bracket. The extra width in the shell does two things -- it allows Pivot to connect a massive down tube, and it increases the width of the lower link for enhanced resistance to torsional flex, while also adding support to the bottom bracket bearings. This bottom bracket shell is equipped with ISCG 05 mounts for the use of a chain guide, and you'll be using a direct mount front derailleur. The rear triangle gets a 142 x 12mm thru-axle, and a post-style disc brake mount for added simplicity and strength over IS mounts and standard quick-releases.
Connecting the two triangles is a forged, and CNC-machined, aluminum lower link that contains eight sealed cartridge bearings -- two at each corner. This increases the durability of a pillar component, stretches service life, and optimizes suspension function. The upper link is made of carbon fiber for strength and low weight, and since it sees less stress than its lower counterpart, Pivot relies on four bearings.
The Pivot Mach 429 Carbon Mountain Bike Frame is available in the colors Team Green, Matte Carbon/blue, and Matte Carbon/red. It also comes in four sizes from Small to X-Large. You'll need a 30.9mm seatpost, and the 429 comes with guides for a dropper post cable or hose. The tapered head tube requires a semi-integrated (Zero Stack) tapered headset with 44mm top and 56mm lower cup diameters. Pivot recommends a 100 to 125mm fork with the 429. The Mach 429 Carbon includes the rear thru-axle.
Please note that US Pivot dealers are prohibited from shipping Pivot bicycles outside of the United States and US territories.
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One of the best!!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I recently purchased this bike after debating between several.One of the best decisions Ive ever made! It has everything riders loved about the alloy frame but in a lighter,stiffer and more agile version. For only having 100mm of travel the bike actually handles gnarly terrain extremely well, due largely to the slightly slacker head angle. With the lower bottom bracket and shorter chain stays this bike descends extremely fast and is very acrobatic when picking lines.Another amazing component to this bike is the DW-Link suspension. Its a bit stiffer than other suspension offerings by other brands but the suspension only works when you need it to giving it a hardtail like feel when climbing- anti squat too. All in all this is a great all around bike. It can certainly be very effective as a race bike yet comfortable enough for long, epic rides with your buddies on the weekend. Its definitely my choice for this season and if you have the means I highly recommend picking one up.
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8 months of full-on trail thrash
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I'd second Scott's comments, even the Ripley observation. Something about the Pivot cockpit really suits me, and I've ridden 'em all (6-0, 180 lbs.). Have done everything from bike park to high country on the Mach 429c and altho I was late to the 29 game, this bike has it dialed for 80 percent of what I do. I miss a bit more travel on some drops, launches, etc. Hoping Chris & crew will come out with a Mach 629c, maybe 150-155mm and a Pike fork. More here: http://bikeintelligencer.com/2013/04/carbon-29er-comparison-ibis-ripley-and-pivot-mach-429/
What size frame did you go with? I'm also 6' and I weigh about 190lbs.
Went with an L. No-brainer on the Pivot. Much harder to size 6-0, 6-1 on the new crop of 27.5s with longer TTs and shorter chainstays...
Perfect blend- fast, nimble and DW link
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
It goes without saying to never buy a bike based on advertising and hype. Test ride it, compare it and make sure it's what you are looking for. What this bike does is combine great climbing prowess with excellent descending. Flickable for a big wheel bike with confident manners. I demo'd an Ibis Ripley ( full disclosure, I owned a Mojo sl and loved it) and could not shake the short top tube forward feel on downhills, (100mm stem on a large and I'm 5"11). I demo'd a SC tallboy Carbon, and could not get past the feel of the suspension both climbing and descending. I demo'd a Trek Sfly100, great climber, but the long history of breaking dissuaded me. I demo'd the Pivot... Ahhh Goldilocks! For me...YMMV, it was the sweet-spot. Long top tube, short chain-stays, DW link. If you want a full on trail machine you should look for more suspension and give up the climbing ability of the 429C. If you want a cross country racer there are shorter travel and lighter bikes out there. The reality is that there is no one bike to rule them all. You always give up something. The 429carbon seemed to give up less than others I tried.
Right on bro. Pretty much second everything you say after riding 8 mos. all types.
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- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Ah yes, the Mach 429 Carbon. Trumpeted by my peers, Pivot, and numerous media mouthpieces as a ?do-it-all? trailbike, my anticipation to ride such a lauded bike was palpable. So, after parting the horde of onlookers at the Outerbike demo event in Moab this year, I was giddy to be gifted the opportunity to take the Pivot out for a brief hour spin on some intermediate-tech singletrack. After all, my weapons of choice usually fall into the Santa Cruz Tallboy LTc/Niner RIP9 RDO realm, and some a shade bit more nimble with similar geometry/capabilities sounded right in my wheelhouse.
Nimble it was - instant power transfer was synonymous with pedaling. The polyamorous union of shorter stays, rearward axle path, short travel, and light swingarm developed razor-sharp handling. The slacker head angle, long front-center, and big wheels kept the playful nature of the bike in check whipping through berms and flat corners. Unfortunately, the very aspects that make the bike fun also bled through when the going got rough. I?m not a bigger guy (150-160lbs), but have the riding finesse of a yak powered by a pro road racer?s cardio system...that likes to go airborne. The 429 was quickly overwhelmed in the rougher stuff and repeated small, fast bumps would cause the rear suspension to pack up and run through its travel at a fairly rapid rate. The often-spec?d Fox 32 was not quite up to the par for trailriding duties, suffering the same fate as the 4-inch rear end.
That said, the Mach 429 is a perfect alternative to many short-travel XC race platforms in the 29er world, and will likely delight anyone coming from a hardtail bike. The playfulness, low weight, and relaxed geometry makes it perfectly suited to areas with smooth trails and a general lack of technical features.
Unfortunately, Pivot claims to not have any longer-travel bikes on 29ers in development, and those looking for something more rowdy would be better suited investigating the Ripley, Tallboy LTc, or RIP9 RDO.


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Friday night football previews: No. 13 Logan visits Winfield
Logan proved last year it could not only compete with teams in the big, bad Mountain State Athletic Conference, but that it could thrive.
The Wildcats, who swept all three games against MSAC schools in last year's run to an 8-2 record and the No. 4 playoff seed in Class AAA, play their first 2012 opponent from that league tonight when they invade Winfield for a 7:30 kickoff.
Logan opened some eyes around the state last year by beating Hurricane, Huntington and Lincoln County as it qualified for its first home playoff game since 1990.
"We're really excited about football now in Logan,'' said coach Gary Mullins, "and our guys play hard. That's what we'll get whether we're playing Winfield or playing Man. It doesn't make a difference to our guys - the level of play is going to be the same. They're happy to be out there, and football matters this season and last season.''
Mullins realizes that his Wildcats (4-1), ranked No. 13 in AAA, are going to be tested by Winfield (2-3), which isn't that far removed from being a playoff contender. The Generals played toe-to-toe with Huntington for three quarters before losing 21-3, and gave unbeaten Point Pleasant everything it wanted before falling 18-13 last week.
"They play extremely hard,'' Mullins said, "and it seems like they've changed the culture there, like we were doing a couple years ago. They lost a player [running back David Gaydosz transferred to Cabell Midland] and kind of bonded together. It seems to have brought them closer together, and we understand how that works.
"You can't hide on film how hard they play, and [Seth Lewis] will be the best running back we've faced up to this point, as far as an individual runner. [Chris Turner] is as skilled as any wide receiver we've seen. A big part of what they do is try to get it in their hands.''
Last year, Logan downed Winfield 28-10 mainly by rushing for 362 yards. The run game hasn't been as productive for the Wildcats this year, as team leader Worm Street owns just 274 yards through five games.
Mullins said that's due, in part, to the presence of an accomplished quarterback in Chris Marcum (867 yards, seven TDs).
"We're really skilled at wide receiver and quarterback,'' Mullins said, "so we're kind of leaning that way. But we ran the ball more last week and against good triple-A teams, you have to run the football. We'll have to pick up that side of the ball if we want to be successful.
"You can't beat a good team without running it . . . unless you've got J.R. House. Other than him, there's not a guy who's going to throw 40 times a game and win in West Virginia when it starts getting cold. You have to play defense and run the ball is what it comes down to.''
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bradley Beal scored 21 points to lead the Wizards to a 97-83 win over the Bobcats on Tuesday night.
Beal was one of five Wizards to score in double figures. Marcin Gortat added 18 points, John Wall had 17 points, Trevor Booker 12 and Martell Webster 10. Gortat added 12 rebounds while helping hold Charlotte center Al Jefferson to six points on 3-of-9 field-goal shooting.
Gerald Henderson led the Bobcats with a season-high 27 points. Kemba Walker added 19 and Ramon Sessions 10 as they fell to 15-21 with their sixth loss in seven games. The Bobcats are now 8-11 at home.
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19th Annual Asian American Celebration planned May 21
Citizen Staff Reports 05/16/2016
The Asian American Society of Central Virginia will hold its 19th Annual Asian American Celebration on Saturday, May 21 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St. in Richmond, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free.
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In Spain, the centerpiece of entertaining is often a great paella surrounded by hearty eaters, great wine and animated conversation. Using an abundance of fresh seafood, Chef Keller shows us how to prepare this Spanish national treasure with a recipe from his friend, DJ Frenchy le Freak. Hubert's Favorite Paella.
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Wednesday lineup: Day game vs. Texas
The Royals and Rangers wrap up the series with a 1:10 start today. It's a matinee version of "College Night". Select Field Plaza, Outfield Box and Hy-Vee Infield tickets are available for just $7 to high school and college students with a valid ID shown at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office.
Here's your Kansas City lineup. You'll notice that David DeJesus is out of the lineup again today. We want to congratulate David and Kim on the birth of David, Jr. (7 pounds, 10 ounces, 20 inches)!
(Podsednik – LF), (Aviles – SS), (Butler – 1B), (Guillen – DH), (Callaspo – 3B), (Maier – CF), (Bloomquist – RF), (Getz – 2B), (Kendall – C), (Hochevar – P)


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Which items should you buy in June, and which sales should you keep waiting for? Take a look at this list from dealnews.com and RetailMeNot of good and bad June buys to help you find this month's best deals.
Lingerie (best) -- June is the month of Victoria's Secret's famed Semi-Annual Sale. Other lingerie deals in June include Frederick's of Hollywood and Maidenform.
Apple purchases (worst) -- Apple holds its annual developers conference in June, which is when CEO Tim Cook typically announces new software instead of hardware. You may want to hold off on that new iPod just to be sure.
Caribbean vacation (best) -- While June is technically the start of the Caribbean's hurricane season, most storms don't form until later in the season, meaning you can score some great last-minute deals on vacations there this month.
Grills (worst) -- There aren't many deals to be had on grills in June, but you could save as much as $200 or more on a mid- to high-end grill if you wait until July.
Tools (best) -- Tool sales abound in June as families look for the perfect gift for dad on Father's Day.
TVs (worst) -- TVs have been stagnant the past few months. If you're really in need of a new television, try an off-bran 42-inch TV. One exception to this trend are 4K TVs, which have seen significant price drops since many new models debuted in the fall.
Gym memberships and workout equipment (best) -- Whether you prefer hitting the gym or exercising at home, you're likely to find good deals in June. Gyms are expected to advertise deals on memberships, and various stores are offering discounts on fitness equipment.
Beef (worst) -- Grilling season is here, but beef prices have hit an all-time high thanks to years of drought that have thinned cattle herds. Now might be the time to try some new chicken recipes -- or maybe even veggie burgers.
Doughnuts (best) -- June 6 is National Doughnut Day, and bakeries will be doling out freebies all that day. Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts and Tim Horton's all offered a free doughnut on National Doughnut Day the past two years (though only Krispy Kreme handed out doughnuts without requiring another purchase).
Disney World (worst) -- You'll save the most money on a hotel near Disney World if you book for a weekend in August, while the last weekend in June will hit your pocketbook hardest, according to dealnews.com. So go ahead and plan that Disney vacation -- just wait a couple months to go.
Laptops (best) -- School may be the farthest thing from anyone's mind in June, but it's typically the start of back-to-school laptop sales, which frequently bundle a mainstream laptop with a printer, gaming console or gift card. This year, deals have been especially good on touchscreen laptops.
Dinnerware (best) -- Since June is wedding season, retail outlets typically have big sales on dishes and home decor to accommodate wedding guests who are perusing couples' gift registries.
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A look at this week's latest recalls.
33K car seats recalled
A company that makes child car seats is recalling more than 33,000 of them because the harnesses aren't strong enough to meet federal safety standards. Combi USA is recalling three types of seats made before January of 2013.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the seat straps don't meet minimum strength requirements. If there's a crash, children may not be properly secured.
Walmart recalls card table sets after finger amputations
Walmart announced it was recalling more than 73,000 Mainstays card table sets after multiple reports of injuries. The chairs can collapse, and the company has received at least 10 reports of injuries, including some where a finger or portion of a finger were amputated as a result of the injury.
The card table sets were sold exclusively at Walmart and through walmart.com through November. They retailed for about $50. Consumers should immediately stop using the card table and chairs and return the sets to Walmart for a refund.
Land Rover recalls SUVs for airbag issue
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 3,912 Range Rover sport utility vehicles because the front seat side airbags may not deploy.
The SUVs from model years 2013 and 2014 are being recalled because a connector in the airbag system may become disconnected, causing airbags on the driver and passenger sides not to function and increasing the risk of injury in an accident, according to documents filed this week with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
There have been no reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue, according to the NHTSA documents.
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New mortgage rules to protect homeowners
(NBC News) Starting today home buyers can expect new protections against the risky loans that contributed to the housing crisis.
The new rules are intended to protect home buyers from losing their homes to foreclosure.
They create a new class of home loans called "qualified mortgages."
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says these are "safer and easier to understand" than many of the loans approved before the financial crisis.
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We currently have a ton of iPhone users using Zimbra and ActiveSync to get their email, calendars and contacts seamlessly synced between our Zimbra servers and their iPhones.
Now we are seeing users wanting to move away from iPhones and onto various Android devices. Mostly the Samsung Galaxy and Nexus and perhaps HTC. Looking on the Zimbra website, it is stated that:
"Zimbra Mobile for Smartphones
Native integration with Mail, Contacts, Calendar apps and over-the-air data sync on Android OS and Windows Mobile OS smartphones such as the Droid."
My question is, do all Android devices support full syncing of email, calendar and contacts back to Zimbra servers? Our users really need all 3 to work just like they would on the iPhones as far as integration goes. On the iPhone we use the Exchange option when setting up the Mail/Cal/Contacts accounts and it all works great. Are Android devices the same?


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that you've done so.
I would love to win because I am always looking for new cake recipes with a simple way to make lots of varieties. I also love your page and all your cakes, cupcakes and ideas!! They are great inspiration and I love getting ideas from you!
Thanks for sharing. :)
I would like to win because I aspire to be a crazy cookie lady like you one day :)(Not limiting myself to cookies though.Just an area i really need work in) I appreciate all the help/tips/tutorials you post and I promise Ill put the giveaway items to use.
Keep the posts coming!
Norma Espinoza Hernandez (Az)
I'm a beginner baker and would love to add new products to my kitchen. My cousin Norma has been a big inspiration. =)
Because i never win anything!! ha ha! .But really like this giveaway,my hubby is the baker,but i want to outdo him!!! this will do it!!Thanks!
Shared on Facebook!!!
I would like to win because I am jealous of Norma's and your's talent...Maybe I can learn more. LOL
I would love to win because I am absolutely in love with baking. I am currently going to school and hope to be amazing someday. Everyone who knows me calls me "Betty Crocker"! Plus, I would enjoy putting the gifts to great use. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank You,
I also am a beginner at baking . i would love to be able to out do my sister at holidays (lol) , really she is good at baking . i have 2 grand babies and i would love something simple that they can help with . maybe one day i can be like my sister
I would love to win this because like many of the other's I am a bit of a beginner. I have been decorating for a while but have never taken any courses. I am self taught, and am trying to build up my decorating supplies. Thank you. PS you do amazing work!!!
Ooh! That book looks like something I would use ALL the time! This is my first visit to your site, but I bet it won't be my last!
I like sweet creations on facebook
I would love to win because I am trying to find my inspiration for valentines day this year, so far it has been hiding.
I'd love to win your giveaway because as I get older, I realize I'd like to learn to bake more and make treats for my family like the scrumptious treats such as the ones you create. I didnthave come fromget a family that bakedI often, but your website is such an inspiration! <3
I would love to win your giveaway because I've just gotten into the cupcake craze. I actually just made zebra cupcakes after reading your giraffe tutorial and they came out awesome. You're inspiring!
I "LIKE" on FB and shared.
I want that darn cupcake corer! well, everything! Thanks for having a give away-even if I don't win! And of course I shared on FB!
I woould like to win, please, to have some new ideas to share with my crafting club ladies. Very excited, thank you for hosting this giveaway.
Again, thanks for hosting the giveaway. I shared the page via Facebook, and hope you attract some new fans to the page!
I've been into decorating and baking lately. I could use all the free stuff I can to help make birthday cakes/cupcakes come to life! Thanks!
Would love to win because I've never even heard of that book. I must have it!!!!
I would love to win this giveaway. I love to bake and it would be helpful to have a new cookbook with new recipes. Always up for new items and new ideas. Thanks Sweet Creations for the giveaway.
I would love to win because I love cookbooks (esp. on baking) and I don't have a cupcake corer. Thanks for the giveaway!
I shared on Facebook
I'd love to win! I love cookbooks, and Valentine's Day :)
I would love to win because one of my passion's is baking. This would be nice to have...email@example.com
I'd love to win! I'd love some new recipes - and it sounds super simple, which is great for a SAHM :) I've never used a cupcake corer - and who doesn't loves sprinkles and twine! Love your page and all of your tutorials!!
I also shared your FB Fan page on my Tiny Kitchen Cakery page :)
I would love to win because I LOVE to try new recipes.....and that cupcake corer is too cool!
I would love to win because it would help me and my son who is 2 1/2 out in the kitchen. He loves to bake and so do I but I am limited on recipes. My new years resolution was all baked goods have to be homemade and not store bought and your giveaway would introduce me to new recipes we need to bake more :). Thanks
Is it open to overseas? I would live to win so I can play with all the goodies. And I never win anything lol
I would love to win because i love to bake more than decorate. And yes i love to make cakes more than cookies.
I just shared (=
I would love to win because you can never have enough cupcake stuff. Loving the cookbook!
I would love to win because you can never have enough cupcake stuff. Loving the cookbook!
This is such a generous giveaway!! Thank you so much. I would love to win because I love to bake and make people smile with my baked goods.
I want win these cute set. Because, my baking skills Up to need good recipes. And make a cute decorations are make customer or my kids, mostly me happy!
I sheared on my page( A+Kake sweets.) Your giveaway.
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I want to win your bundle because I love cakes and I love hearts! The perfect gift for MUAH! Lol
I think I should win because I am married to your husbands sister and I know things....man do I know things!
I think I should win because I am married to you wonderful husbands sister, and I know things.....man do I know things!
id love to win because i have started doing the fondant and out sides of the cake but really have wanted to try making my own cake from scratch! and think this would be wonderful to help give me confidence in doing so.
I would love to win because I am always looking for new recipes...and that cupcake corer looks so cool!
I shared on FB! :)
I'd love to win this! I bake with my kids and we love trying new recipes!
I'd love to win so I could share new recipes and ideas with my daughters and grand daughter. =)
I just shared on facebook! Thank you for all of your great ideas.
I want to make sweet valentines for all my boys!!
I would love to win. I love spending time with my kids baking!! Thanks for the chance.
Ok ok I have been holding out. But I couldn't resist. Haha I am already a follower on fb, so no "liking" needed to b elegible for the drawing :) I love all the pictures you post and get hungry jut about every day seeing all your creations and pretending that what you do is humanly possible to do with cakes supplies. I would adore the little bday bundle for I so many reasons. Valentines day is my "engage-aversary" with my amazing husband & I love to celebrate with baking. I know the way to his heart is throw his stomach. Well, an his sweet tooth. Lol so I would love to use this giveaway for a cute an hopefully non-failure of a holiday baking session for the two off us. THEN I would love to use it gain and again and again. With sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, o ya and for myself! email@example.com
and the winner is Monica... comment #15!
I would like to win because Im a firefighter and we love cakes. So even though I didnt win I would still like cake.


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Hi everybody,
what whould be the correct way to upgrade a Ubuntu 6.06 Zimbra Network Edtion 5.0.19 to Ubuntu 10.04 ZCS 6.0.9 amd64.
There is also with Windows2003 ZCB 5.
question before:
is ubuntu 10.04 already supported properly?
on zcs oss ubuntu 10.04 is noted a beta, on zcs ne it is not.
i thought about:
- stop Zimbra
- backup complete directory to Tape
- upgrade to zcs ne 5.0.25 for ubuntu6
- stop Zimbra
- aptitude remove zimbra5. packages (files should be still there)
- upgrade to ubuntu 8.04
- upgrade to ubuntu 10.04
- install zcs ne 5.0.25 for ubuntu 10.04
- upgrade to zcs ne 6.09 for ubuntu 10.04
- remove zcb5 on w2k3
- reinstall zcb6 on w2k3 <same maschine>
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Volunteers represent kids through Guardian ad Litem program
Published: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 6:01 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 6:01 p.m.
Next week will be a good week for the 5th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem program.
If you want to volunteer
A volunteer training for the Guardian ad Litem program will start Monday. If you are interested, contact Lynn Sennett at email@example.com
The Marion County staffers will move back into their North Magnolia Avenue office after a roofing repair caused an air quality issue that made the place uninhabitable for about two months.
Also, on Monday, the staff will welcome a new round of soon-to-be guardians during a four-day training program.
What could make their week better? More volunteers.
"We are looking for people who are persons of conviction," said Marcia Hilty, circuit director of the Guardian ad Litem for the 5th Judicial Circuit. Ideal candidates are those who possess communication skills, stability, and a passion for children and the common good.
Guardians are appointed by the court to represent children — from infants to age 19 — who are in abusive or neglectful family situations.
The guardians' sole concern is the best interest of the child.
"We're like a net. We don't want them to slip through the cracks," said Lynn Sennett, volunteer recruiter for the circuit's program. On Monday, the program will hold a four-day training session at the Ocala Police Department that will cover an array of topics including an introduction into the child welfare and judicial systems, actions constituting abuse, child growth and development, educational advocacy and the role a Guardian ad Litem volunteer plays in the system.
There are currently more than 40 participants scheduled to start training on Monday, but Hilty is still looking for more.
According to the Florida Guardian ad Litem program, there are 1,389 children in the 5th Judicial Circuit — comprised of Marion, Hernando, Lake, Sumter and Citrus counties — who have been removed from their homes because of alleged abuse, abandonment or neglect and are currently part of a dependency court proceeding.
There are currently 605 guardians in the five counties assigned to those cases.
"It's frustrating, challenging and heartbreaking, and at the same time it's one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have," Hilty said.
In Marion County, there are 505 children assigned to 218 guardians.
Meryl Trahant is one of those guardians. Since joining the program in February 2009, she has advocated for more than 100 children. In addition to advocacy, part of her job is to form a relationship with the child so he or she feels comfortable confiding in her.
She even admits to taking 16- or 17-year-olds to the movies and the zoo — sometimes for the first time ever in the child's life.
Her home is a testament to her work: It's filled with more than 20 plastic plates, each one decorated by a different child she has advocated for over the years. Often the younger children spelled her name wrong, or even the word "guardian," but recalling the mistakes brings a smile to her face when talking to an interested stranger.
"It's unbelievably rewarding and humbling," she said, standing outside a Marion County courtroom before a hearing for a 17-year-old girl she represents.
During that hearing, the case's progress was disclosed before a magistrate and concluded with the guardian being dismissed from the case. Trahant's work there was finished.
But guardians will sometime still maintain contact with the children, if allowed.
"Many of them have not been exposed to consistent, stable adults and therefore they welcome the attention and the guidance and the support," Hilty said.
Wanda Vogler, a guardian who lives in The Villages, is planning to travel to Cocoa Beach in a few months to watch a child she advocated for play football. This is long after her official services were needed.
She was assigned to the boy's case when he was 6 and followed him though age 13 — a constant presence while the boy cycled through 11 case workers, three attorneys, two schools and several different living situations.
Vogler decided to volunteer in 2005 after moving to Florida. She was looking for something to become involved in. "How many times can you mahjong and line dance?" she quipped.
"I had a friend ask me one time how can I stand all that negativity, and I guess I don't look at it that way," Vogler said.
Although the average age of Hilty's volunteers is 63, she hopes to attract more younger — and male — volunteers. She encourages even those with full-time jobs to apply, because guardians generally only need to be in court about four times a year for a case and the rest of the work can be coordinated around their schedule.
Guardians can take as many or as few cases as they want, and it's estimated the program takes about 10 hours a month from their schedule.
"For me, it's the most rewarding thing I've ever done," Vogler said. "I often feel I get more out of it than I give."
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Just my 2 cents,If you are overfull, it is easier (for me) to draw off the excess oil using an inexpensive hand held transfer pump than it is to pull the drain plug. You can get a transfer pump at Harbor Freight for about $4.00 They are very handy to have around the garage.
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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- DC Police identified the 16-year-old who was fatally shot overnight on Sunday.
Police say the shooting happened at about 12:37 p.m. on the 2700 block of Langston Place in Southeast. When police arrived at the scene after reports of a shooting they found the teen, later identified as Darius Cannon, suffering from a gunshot wound.
DC Fire and EMS transported Cannon to a nearby hospital where he died due to his injures, police said.
A preliminary lookout was for a dark-complected male between 16 to 19 years of age, wearing a plaid vest and blue jeans, police said.
If you have any information about this case call police at (202) 727-9099 or to remain anonymous text the TIP LINE by messaging 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.


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Finding the Broom Man: Where is he now? | News
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - There are some people you meet in life that just sweep you off your feet. They are friends that feel more like family. So, what happens when one day someone who feels like family just vanishes? Well, you go looking for them.
For 63 years, one salesman has strolled the Heights area of Little Rock making a living by selling brooms. Some days he made a lot of sales and others he went home empty handed, but when he stopped coming around a few weeks back, everyone took notice.
Every business on Kavanaugh Boulevard has at least one broom and they all bought them from the same man.
"My dad says they are the best brooms you can buy. His brooms are legendary. He's just the broom man," said Heather Zbinden, manager of The Yarn Mart.
"He would just come in real unassuming and ask a few people if they need a broom, yes or no, and then politely out the door," recalled Kara Bibb, manager of Boulevard Bread Company.
But over the last few weeks, The Broom Man disappeared.
"It's been awhile since we've seen him, and so, it's generating concern about where is Mr. Melvin?" added Susan Crosby, owner of By The Glass.
"Well I'm so grateful for that. I think I made a lot of friends out in the Heights. Yeah, those people out there are real nice," said The Broom Man, Melvin Pickens.
Some may not realize it, but The Broom Man is blind. He's has walked Kavanaugh Boulevard for more since 1950 selling brooms, but lately, his health has kept him from making his living. That is, until Tracee Gentry-Matthews came to help.
"I just missed him. I wanted to do whatever I could do to help him," explained Tracee Gentry-Matthews. "It was all through Facebook that I was able to generate more business for him."
Tracee found Melvin through friends on Facebook, and since the Broom Man can no longer walk the streets of Kavanaugh, Tracee is bringing Kavanaugh to him, taking orders and hand delivering brooms herself.
"I appreciate everything. When people buy one broom, I appreciate it as if I sold a dozen," said The Broom Man.
Despite his health, it's the lessons he's swept up from broom selling that keep The Broom Man going.
"We can't just sit down and feel sorry for ourselves. If we don't sell any brooms, you smile because everyday is not going to be a rainy day in your life," added Pickens.
The Broom Man has put three sons through college selling brooms. He buys them from a wholesaler and sells them for $10 a broom. He also sells mops. If you would like to purchase a broom or mop, you can contact Tracee Gentry-Matthews by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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CindySays: Babies change your life -- and your figure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy,
I had a baby girl six weeks ago -- my first. My daughter is healthy, so that is the best blessing ever, but I am exhausted and don't recognize my own body. I know I need to exercise, but I really have no energy. Any tips to make me feel good about myself again? -- Carla
Dear Carla,
Congratulations, and welcome to motherhood! Your frustrations are shared by all new moms. There's nothing more life-changing than a baby. Most of the changes are joyous; however, some are a little harder to appreciate, such as the disappearance of your pre-baby figure and your energy supply.
Here are a few tips that may make you feel less stressed and more in control about what to expect from this point forward:
Be patient
Adding activity
Nutrition notes
Remind yourself that your body took a little time off to become the perfect incubator creating and nourishing that new person in your life. Giving it a little time and embracing a healthy lifestyle will soon have you feeling great about your body and your new family.
Cindy Boggs, fitness presenter, author and Activate America director, has been an ACE-certified instructor/trainer since 1989. Send your questions about fitness, training or health to her at YMCA of Kanawha Valley, 100 YMCA Drive, Charleston, WV 25311, or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Look for Cindy's award-winning fitness advice book, "CindySays ... You Can Find Health in Your Hectic World," at www.cindysays.com, or contact the YMCA at 304-340-3527.


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Sarah Lureau, North Central College assistant professor of accounting, chaired and coordinated the Illinois Accounting Teachers Conference (ILATC), held Sept. 27-28 and hosted by North Central College.
Some 75 faculty members from various colleges and universities across Illinois attended the conference, which offered 10 sessions and 10.5 continuing professional education credits for certified public accountants. The conference theme was based on "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Accounting Education."


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We are slowly upgrading everyone in our office from XP/Office 2003 to Win7/Office 2010. Out of the 8 people we've upgraded so far, 2 of them have the following issue; When they are creating an email and click To-> and add a group from the contacts list, after sending the email the group explodes and shows all of the contacts without initially expanding it.
Our server is running 6.0.7 and the new computers are running ZCO 7.0 up from 5 and 6 previously. All of the computers are configured and setup exactly the same. So why do 6 work and the other 2 don't? This sounds like a ZCO issue, but it could be something else.


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Back up your files with rsync
Backing up files on a regular basis is an integral part of administering your server.
One way is to download each and every file when you want to save them. However, rsync makes the task a lot easier as it only downloads files that have changed - saving time and bandwidth.
Installing rsync is as simple as implementing your OS's package manager such as:
sudo aptitude install rsync ... sudo emerge rsync ... sudo yum install rsync
Note: If you are downloading files to another system, both will require rsync to be installed.
Very little to do here expect to establish where the saved files will be located.
In this example, I am going to backup my main Cloud Server home directory to another server.
As a rule (and one I stick to very closely), we don't upload and download anything without some encryption in place. As such we will be using the SSH protocol with rsync to ensure no one else can sniff out the data being transferred.
What does this mean? Well, if you want to automate your backups, you will need to ensure the destination server (where the backup directory is) has access to the originating server.
In my case, I have set up ssh keys so I don't need to enter a password each time I attempt to rsync my home folder. It's perfectly fine not to do it that way, but you will need to enter the password each time you rsync.
So on the destination server, the command I would give is as follows:
rsync -e 'ssh -p 30000' -avl --delete --stats --progress firstname.lastname@example.com:/home/demo /backup
Let's go through the command in order:
-e 'ssh -p 30000': this ensures rsync uses the SSH protocol and sets the port.
-avl: This contains three options:
- (a) is archive mode which basically keep the permission settings for the files.
- (v) is verbose mode. You can leave it out or increase it by appending two v's (-vv).
- (l) preserves any links you may have created.
–delete: deletes files from the destination folder that are no longer required (i.e. they have been deleted from the folder being backed up).
–stats: Adds a little more output regarding the file transfer status.
–progress: shows the progress of each file transfer. Can be useful to know if you have large files being backup up.
email@example.com:/home/demo: The originating folders to backup.
The syntax here is very important - naturally you need the username and IP address of the originating server - but note in this example there is no trailing slash (/).
If you leave the trailing slash off, the named folder and contents will be downloaded. So in this case I would have a folder called demo in my backup directory.
If I added the trailing slash (email@example.com:/home/demo/) then I would have the contents of demo in my backup. So I may have folders called public_html or configs or bin and so on.
- /backup/: Identifies the folder on the backup server to place the files.
So from the command above, my storage server would start to output something like this:
receiving file list ...
31345 files to consider
42596 100% 533.30kB/s 0:00:00 (xfer#2, to-check=31331/31345)
618 100% 7.74kB/s 0:00:00 (xfer#3, to-check=31310/31345)
455 100% 5.70kB/s 0:00:00 (xfer#4, to-check=31309/31345)
114 100% 1.43kB/s 0:00:00 (xfer#5, to-check=31307/31345)
As you can see, it receives a list of files (31,345 of them) and, for the first run, downloads them all.
Running rsync again will only download files that have changed so, depending on how busy your home directory is, a much smaller download will be conducted.
This was a quick introduction to rsync. The command shown is a simple but effective and secure means of creating an incremental backup of your files.
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WHEELING - As the West Virginia Division of Highways prepares for a massive $100 million project to repair every Interstate 70 bridge between the Ohio and Pennsylvania state lines, the big question is whether the resulting headache for motorists will more resemble an intense but fleeting migraine, or a dull, nagging pain that doesn't seem to want to leave.
Although the tentative project schedule calls for work to begin in mid-2014 and last for about eight years, Wheeling Mayor Andy McKenzie said state officials haven't ruled out a plan that would see the work completed in about one-fourth the time - but would require closures of entire sections of the highway.
During his State of the City address this week, McKenzie relayed information from a recent meeting between Wheeling officials, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and state Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox in Charleston during which those options were discussed. The two-year option would force interstate traffic to detour onto Interstate 470 or National Road. The slower plan would use only lane restrictions to divert motorists around work areas.
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Photo by Ian Hicks
Motorists cross the Fort Henry Bridge in Wheeling.
Late last year, District 6 acting engineer Dan Sikora said "it's unlikely we will ever shut down I-70 entirely." DOH spokeswoman Carrie Bly said the options are still being considered, but noted the closure of entire sections of I-70 would be a drastic step.
"Speaking very generally, shutting down a major interstate is hard to do," she said. "Sometimes it's better to take it slower."
According to highways officials, the interstate bridges are safe but are approaching 50 years in age, and showing it.
"Those bridges really need repaired ... the sooner, the better. ... There's going to be a lot of work there," said District 6 Bridge Engineer Dave Sada.
McKenzie - recalling the traffic nightmare that resulted when renovations to the Wheeling Tunnel took over two years longer than expected, and more recently in 2012 when overlapping work on Interstates 70 and 470 caused frustrating traffic jams - stressed the importance of keeping the inconvenience to motorists as minimal as possible.
He said city leaders want to see the work completed as quickly as possible, but above all, they want it to be done right.
Sada provided the following tentative timeline for various phases of the bridge work to begin, noting it's still subject to change because project consultants just received the green light to start design work:
-- Replacement of the westbound bridge over Fulton - June 2014
-- Renovation of the first westbound bridge east of the Wheeling Tunnel - January 2015
-- Renovation of the westbound bridge over Mount de Chantal Road - January 2015
-- Renovation of the first eastbound bridge east of the tunnel - January 2016
-- Renovation of the entrance ramp from U.S. 250 north to I-70 west and the exit ramp from I-70 west to U.S. 250 south - January 2016
-- Replacement of the eastbound bridge over Fulton - January 2016
-- Renovation of the bridge over the Ohio River's back channel - June 2016
-- Renovation of the eastbound bridge over Elm Grove - May 2017
-- Renovation of the eastbound bridge over Middle Creek - June 2017
-- Renovation of the westbound bridge over Middle Creek - June 2018
-- Renovation of the Fort Henry Bridge - June 2018


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Statement of
Jana Mason
Senior Advisor for Government Relations and External Affairs
Washington, D.C. Office
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Thursday June 13, 2013
At the hearing on
"Syria's Humanitarian Crisis"
Written Statement before the:
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Mr. Chairman and members of the Commission, I would like to express my appreciation for the opportunity to appear before you today to offer the perspectives and concerns of the UN Refugee Agency regarding the humanitarian situation of displaced Syrians. From June 2 to June 11, 2013, I traveled throughout Jordan and Lebanon where I witnessed the staggering human consequences of the Syrian conflict. My testimony today will focus on some of the protection and assistance challenges and will also highlight the impact on host communities that are generously hosting Syrian refugees and yet are reaching a breaking point.
UNHCR currently has three offices inside Syria and 13 in the four neighboring countries that have received the majority of Syrian refugees: Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt and Iraq. We currently have over 2,000 staff working in the region. We lead and coordinate the response to the Syrian refugee situation in the host countries, working closely with host governments and with more than 100 UN and NGO partners. The two largest of these are the World Food Program, which supplies food rations and vouchers to the refugees, and UNICEF, which provides child protection services, education, and water and sanitation.
Inside Syria, UNHCR has been present since the early 1990s, initially to support the Iraqi and other refugees that Syria has generously hosted for many years. Since mid-2011, when the crisis took a distinctly violent turn and started producing significant internal displacement, we have also been assisting Syrians uprooted inside the country with relief items and shelter assistance. We provide help wherever we are able to access people in need with a minimum guarantee of security. Unlike in refugee situations, there is no single agency with a mandate to protect internally displaced persons. Our assistance to Syrians who have fled inside their own country has therefore been part of a collective UN and NGO response effort led by the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Changing tides during the first six months of 2013
UNHCR has seen a staggering increase in the numbers of refugees crossing into Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq, and Egypt since the beginning of 2013. Civilians are crossing borders in record numbers because of increased fighting and as control of towns and villages have changed hands frequently. More and more civilians are crossing borders after having already been internally displaced; I learned on this trip that as the violence spreads some Syrian families are forced to relocate two or three times inside the country before finally crossing a border. Fleeing to neighboring countries is often a last minute decision, when lives are imminently at risk. As a consequence, refugees are fleeing with the bare minimum and have few resources at their disposal. It's also important to note that three quarters of the refugees are women and children, and in Jordan alone, nearly one in five refugees is under the age of four. The children pay the hardest price of all, with millions of young lives shattered by this conflict, and the future generation of an entire country marked by violence and trauma for many years to come.
The refugee situation has escalated rapidly over the past six months, particularly when compared to the previous 20 months of the conflict. One million of the 1.6 million Syria refugees across the region today fled the country in the last six months alone. During the first five months of 2013, an average of 8,000 Syrians crossed into Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt every day. These numbers are staggering and have put enormous strain on the humanitarian community.
As of today, Lebanon hosts more than 520,000 Syrian refugees who are registered or pending registration with UNHCR. This number represents an 11% increase in Lebanon's population of 4.2 million. There are no official refugee camps in Lebanon, although some of the refugees live in informal camp-like settlements. Most are in urban areas in a wide arrange of accommodation--often barely livable. Neighboring Jordan is currently home to more than 475,000 Syrian refugees registered or pending registration. About 120,000 of these individuals live in Za'atri refugee camp, which sprang up from the desert and now comprises Jordan's fifth largest city. Turkey hosts more than 380,000 Syrians refugees, most of them in 18 camps along the border that are run by the Turkish government. Iraq is home to nearly 160,000 Syrian refugees, of which 40,000 are housed in the overcrowded Domiz camp in the Kurdistan Region; nearly half the families there share tents due to lack of land. In Egypt, nearly 80,000 Syrian refugees are in urban areas. As dramatic as these numbers are, they likely undercount the actual situation. Many Syrians do not come forward for registration because they fear reprisals back home, or in some cases because they do not yet need assistance. Potentially hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees throughout the region are not counted in official statistics.
The December 2012 Regional Response Plan (RRP) issued by UNHCR and our partners was based on projections of 1.1 million Syrians through June of this year. That figure was reached in March and by June had been far exceeded; yet, it was the funding appeal on which contributions by donor governments were based. At the end of last week, an updated RRP was issued, based on an anticipated 3.45 million Syrian refugees by the end of this year. This updated regional response plan for Syrian refugees totals $2.9 billion. The governments of Lebanon and Jordan are also appealing for funds, asking for $449 million and $380 million, respectively. The humanitarian appeal for inside Syria, which was also released last week and is known as the SHARP, is for $1.4 billion. This adds up to more than $5 billion, including the appeals by host governments, and represents the largest humanitarian appeal in history. With more than $1 billion received so far in 2013, a further $4 billion is needed to meet the basic protection and assistance needs of Syrian refugees and internally displaced Syrians for the remainder of this year.
Statistics and data help us understand the scope of the refugee crisis, but cannot begin to capture the sense among refugees and host communities that they are being overwhelmed by an increasingly bloody conflict with no end in sight.
Key Messages from UNHCR:
UNHCR is calling upon all governments in the region to keep their borders open--or in some cases to fully re-open borders to provide access to their territory for all those in need of international assistance. We are particularly grateful for the commitment offered by neighboring governments to protect Syrian refugees. By taking in thousands of new refugees every day, the countries on the front line of this crisis are saving lives and supporting families and communities. Very importantly, they're also helping Syrians prepare for an eventual return to their homeland, which all of the Syrians I met are hoping for.
The mass influx of refugees has overwhelmed camps across the region, leading to overcrowding and numerous concerns. As summer approaches, communicable and waterborne diseases become a major concern. However, while the media has largely focused on refugees in camps, the vast majority, 77% of Syrian refugees, live in urban settings where they face particular challenges. High rental costs (often for substandard or even unlivable units), lack of job opportunities, and rapidly dwindling resources are making life increasing difficult for urban refugees throughout the region, often forcing families to turn to negative coping mechanisms such as child labor, early marriage, and other forms of exploitation to make ends meet. Financial assistance has been consistently flagged as a critical need and top priority for non-camp refugees to meet the growing cost of living, ensure protection and prevent families from slipping into destitution.
Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt have welcomed over 1.6 million refugees across their borders since the beginning of the conflict, but ever growing numbers are putting increased stress on already strained public resources, as well as on host families. If additional support is not forthcoming, acceptance by host communities towards refugees may soon diminish, threatening to further destabilize this already fragile region. I heard about this over and over during my trip. I was told that host communities were initially welcoming to the refugees, with many landlords deferring rent and neighbors providing assistance. Recently, however, the tide has clearly turned and tensions with host communities are growing--leading to the threat of violence and instability.
The majority of 475,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan live in urban areas throughout the country, with 120,000 currently residing in Za'atri camp near the northern city of Mafraq. The rising numbers have strained host communities' ability to absorb newcomers. As a result, the Government of Jordan requires that Syrians entering the country receive assistance in camps. Despite this directive, many refugees continue to seek safety among the Jordanian population.
UNHCR and partner organizations are working around the clock to provide shelter and life-saving assistance in camps (Za'atri and two smaller camps originally used as transit facilities). This assistance is key not only to respond to the overall refugee influx but also to maintain protection space for Syrians within Jordan itself. UNHCR is currently working with the Government and partner agencies to establish a second major camp, Azraq, also in northern Jordan, which is intended to house up to 130,000 refugees. The opening date is dependent on completion of infrastructure, including water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.
In addition to camp-based activities, support to refugees in urban communities and to those communities themselves is critical. Jordan currently faces significant challenges in providing for the needs of its own population. For example, Jordan is the world's fourth most water-insecure country. Yet, Za'atri camp alone requires 925,000 gallons of water every day. Syrians have access to food, fuel, health and education services that are subsidized by the Jordanian government, incurring a significant cost to the national budget. Jordan is also facing a very difficult economic situation, aggravated by dwindling revenues from trade, tourism and foreign investment due to the Syria crisis. The country has also had to agree to a tight adjustment policy with the International Monetary Fund, including the removal of government subsidies, which in the past have resulted in violent street protests. Its limited energy and water resources, social service infrastructure and public security forces are dramatically overstretched. Like Lebanon, Jordan also needs massive support to deal with the humanitarian tragedy caused by the conflict next door. Bolstering infrastructure and enhancing the living standards for all host community residents will benefit not only Syrian refugees but the region as a whole.
Our 2013 priorities in Jordan include registration and documentation of all new arriving refugees; ensuring life-saving assistance such as establishing camp infrastructure, providing non-food items to those in need, and access to health care, food assistance, and clean water. Other protection activities such as preventing and responding to sexual and gender based violence are also critical.
Education is another key priority because it provides children with a sense of stability and normalcy, in addition to a solid academic foundation for the future. Given that 54% of the Syrian refugee population in Jordan is under the age of 18, demands on the public and camp educational systems are enormous. Approximately 10,000 children are currently registered for formal education at Za'atri, although those numbers far exceed daily attendance. Among urban refugees, over 32,000 children receive formal education in Jordanian public schools. Others, however, do not attend because of challenges that include lack of transportation and the fact that children often work to provide income for their families.
Three significant risks and challenges face the refugee population in Jordan over the next six months. First, additional large-scale population movement is likely, either into or out of Syria, with its accompanying logistical complexities. Second, growing intolerance toward Syrian refugees in Jordanian society threatens to provoke backlash, such as restriction of services, sealed borders, or even community violence. One refugee family I met said they rarely venture outside their rented apartment due to the growing inhospitality. To mitigate this troubling sentiment, support to host communities has been increased and is a key component of the newest Regional Response Plan. UNHCR has constructed and is in the final stages of equipping a new registration site for urban refugees. Finally, refugees living in overcrowded camp conditions are especially vulnerable to disease outbreak along with other concerns. In Za'atri, for example, the harsh conditions and limited services have created serious tensions among the refugees themselves and have led to significant mental health conditions in both adults and children.
UNHCR is grateful for Jordan's unwavering support for refugees throughout the past decades, during which it has offered a home to Palestinian, Iraqi, and now Syrian refugees. It is vital that this generous policy of keeping borders open is supported by the international community. Jordan is clearly feeling the impact of the Syrian war and, without adequate assistance, may no longer be able to provide a safety valve for Syrians fleeing for their lives.
As the Commission is aware, the political and security situation in Lebanon is extremely precarious. There are reports of more spillover incidents along the border, with rockets fired from Syria continuing to strike Bekaa and the North, as well as prolonged unrest in Tripoli. The situation is exacerbated by Hezbollah engagement inside Syria. We have also begun to hear troubling reports of harassment against refugees and threats made against aid workers. On my recent trip, the hightened security concerns in the North were particularly palpable.
Despite this situation, Lebanon hosts well over half a million Syrian refugees--the highest number in the region. This is in addition to the half a million Syrians residing in Lebanon before the crisis. Given Lebanon's small size and weak government, the proportional impact is huge. Current end of year projections put the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon at over one million, which constitute 25% of the country's population.
The refugee influx has put immense pressure on the small country's limited resources and compounded the current social and economic challenges. As in Jordan, host communities are increasingly apprehensive about the ability to absorb more refugees; however, this phenomenon is even more dangerous in Lebanon given the complex sectarian divisions. For example, on my recent visit to Lebanon we learned that the funerals of Hezbollah fighters killed in Syria are occasions for shots to be fired over Syrian refugee settlements. UNHCR and its partners are actively working inside Lebanon to address and mitigate these growing concerns, but the ability of humanitarian agencies to achieve access in this area is clearly limited.
UNHCR is registering 2,500 people a day in Lebanon and, as is the case elsewhere, with the assistance of partners, also provides emergency and basic assistance to those waiting to register. Despite the overwhelming volume of arrivals, the Lebanese government has not faltered in its commitment to keep its borders open to Syrian refugees. It is therefore vital that Lebanon receives international support to continue this generous policy.
Because there are no formal camps in Lebanon, the Syrian refugees spread over Lebanon live in a wide range of shelters, many of which I saw on my trip. Some refugees, as in Jordan, are living with relatives, while others rent apartments at prices that are increasingly on the rise. Others reside in unfinished buildings, which, interestingly, are seemingly everywhere in Lebanon but are nonetheless owned and require rent payments. UNHCR and our partners often provide "sealing off kits" to make the buildings more inhabitable. In other cases, UNHCR and our partners sign contracts with host families for the rehabilitation of their houses in return for hosting refugees. Approximately 2,000 refugees currently benefit from these contracts, which also assist the local community. Some refugees, including those deemed to be particularly vulnerable, are provided with what we and our partners call "shelter boxes," which are essentially one-room wooden buildings. Increasingly, however, refugees are residing in "collective centers" in buildings such as unused schools, while others have established what is referred to as "tented settlements"—in essence shanty towns comprised of wood or tin or any materials the refugees can purchase or scrounge. There are currently about 250 tented settlements in Lebanon, some of which existed prior to the crisis and were inhabited by Syrian migrant workers that have been joined by the new influx. These settlements are among the most difficult and depressing. UNCHR is trying its best to improve the standard of living in these locations, although as summer sets in the incidence of water related diseases becomes a pressing concern.
While visiting with Syrian refugees in Lebanon, I often heard concerns about their children's education. Although 100,000 of the refugees are children of primary school age, only 30,000 are enrolled in Lebanese public schools. Others do not attend because of transportation problems or because the curriculum is difficult, as it is taught in English and French, whereas Syrian schools are only taught in Arabic. In some cases, Syrian families do not wish to send their kids to school because the Lebanese classes are co-ed. Other children are simply too traumatized to leave their parents' side to attend school. Whatever the reason, many school-aged children have now been out of school for over two years, with obvious implications for these kids and for the future of Syria.
When children do attend school, they often require support, such as remedial classes to help them adapt and continue attending school. I visited a center that provided such services, along with fun activities and nourishing snacks to supplement what is often an insufficient diet. Most importantly, however, these programs provide a safe place and help foster a sense of normalcy. Many more such programs are needed.
Unfortunately, child labor is on the rise as families struggle to pay rent and manage the rising cost of living. In a recent week, agencies identified 15 cases of boys between the ages of 12 and 15 who are working up to 11 hours a day, seven days a week. Most of these children—all of whom attended school back in Syria—are working as cleaners in restaurants and receive substandard monthly wages. Their families reported that the income they generate helps them cover the families' monthly expenses. The families were referred for rent support and the parents counseled on the need to enroll their children in schools or remedial classes. Funding for education remains limited, putting on hold programs to help families get their children back to school, increase psycho-social support for traumatized children, and put in place outreach plans to identify at-risk children.
In Turkey, UNHCR is working closely with the Turkish Government to assist and protect Syrian refugees. Unlike in the other host countries, however, the government in Turkey has taken the lead on the refugee response and runs 18 camps where refugees can access food, medical attention, education and vocational training, among other services. Recognizing that about half of the 380,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey live outside of camps, and that the ever-increasing numbers have overwhelmed host community resources, the Turkish government and UNHCR are putting more emphasis on reaching and supporting urban refugees. At planned coordination centers, UNHCR will be able to register and provide documentation to more refugees who have settled throughout the country. The centers will also provide protection counseling and support, including for children.
It is worth noting that Turkey, more than other country in the region, has welcomed non-Syrian refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria as well. These non-Syrian refugees include Iraqis and Palestinians who had sought refuge in Syria over the past decade. It is critical that Turkey be encouraged and supported to maintain its commitment to open borders to support the seemingly endless flow of refugees seeking safety and protection. A shortage of space in the camps continues to be a major challenge for the authorities, with almost all of the 18 camps hosting more than their capacity, and continued pressure to take in new arrivals. Local authorities underline the fact that because of space constraints in the camps, the admission of new arrivals from the border is based, in part, on the number of spaces available. The Turkish government reports that it continues to provide humanitarian assistance to those waiting across the borders.
Turkey has assumed the bulk of responsibility for assisting and protecting the refugee and has spent significant funds in doing so. International support is necessary for this to remain sustainable.
The vast majority of the 159,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq reside in the Dohuk, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah governates in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq. An estimated total of 350,000 could cross the border before the end of the year. The majority of refugees enter Iraq through the Kurdistan Region, with 40% of them seeking shelter in two camps while the remainder lives in towns and villages, often in substandard housing.
UNHCR's and its partners' main activities in Iraq focus on registering and protecting refugees, advocating for open borders, distributing life-saving items, providing essential services and counseling, as well as preventing and responding to sexual gender based violence.
UNHCR continues to urge the Iraqi government to ensure that all borders remain open for Syrian civilians who need to flee the country. Since October 2012, the border at Al Qa'im in Anbar Governate has been closed to all but a few individuals allowed to cross for emergency medical care or family reunification. In addition, the closure of the border between the Kurdistan region and Syria since May 19 of this year, in both directions, has prevented refugees from crossing into Iraq.
The two Syrian refugee camps in Iraq are established in Al Qaim and Domiz. Domiz hosts over 40,000 refugees and is critically overcrowded, with some 3,500 families obliged to share tents with other families because there is no space to construct new tents. In some cases, more than 15 refugees are living in tents designed for 5 people. Congestion and warmer temperatures are increasing the risks of disease and tensions between camp residents. The number of children under five years of age suffering from diarrhea has doubled since February. UNHCR continues to appeal for new land for additional camps.
Urban refugees in Iraq are experiencing increasing poverty due to long periods of unemployment and lack of access to services. Tensions are rising within the refugee community as a result of the lack of freedom of movement, particularly for urban refugees who have no documentation. The soaring summer temperatures also pose challenges for urban refugees, many of whom cannot afford rising electricity expenses. Some urban refugees have expressed general fear of becoming victims of the unstable security situation in their host cities.
Some refugees living in Al Qa'im refugee camp have begun returning to Syria--a result of both push and pull factors including frustration over living conditions, limited freedom of movement, and no access to the labor market or other sources of income.
Approximately 80,000 Syrian refugees have sought shelter in Egypt since the beginning of the conflict. The majority come from Homs or Aleppo, drawn to Egypt through family or community ties. It is likely that number of refugees will significantly increase by year's end, in part because some refugees currently in Lebanon or Jordan perceive better living conditions and economic opportunities in Egypt. Because there are no camps in Egypt, the refugees have found housing in Cairo neighborhoods and other urban areas. UNHCR operates a registration center in Cairo and mobile centers in Alexandria and Damietta that provide protection services for refugees throughout the country. The potential for secondary movement to Egypt from Lebanon and Jordan is considered significant as refugees seek countries that are more affordable for them to live with their families.
The conflict in Syria has placed an unbearable strain on the population of Syria. Over 1.6 million Syrian refugees are now hosted across five countries. By the end of the year it is estimated that half of the population of Syria will be in need of aid. This includes an anticipated 3.45 million Syrian refugees and 6.8 million Syrians inside the country, many of whom will be displaced from their homes. Neighboring governments and their populations have been extremely generous in welcoming and assisting the refugees. Yet, the overwhelming message from my recent trip is that this welcome is now under severe strain as the Syrian conflict continues, the refugees keep arriving, and resources are increasingly stretched. If our goal is to encourage the host countries to keep their borders open and continue allowing refugees to access basic services, then we as an international community must do more to assist these governments and their local communities. While we must certainly be smart in how resources are used and prioritized, the reality is that significant additional resources will be needed for this year and likely beyond. New donors, including the private sector, must be mobilized, and development agencies must work hand-in-hand with the humanitarian organizations. The experiences of the refugees in the neighboring countries may well determine what a future Syria looks like, and the welfare of the host countries will determine the future stability and prosperity of the entire region.


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