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After Hours Modeling
series of videos feature Tim Warris, the inventor of the Fast Tracks track building system and co-founder of Fast Tracks.
After Hours videos are more informal than our other instructional videos. They are not heavily edited or narrated, and just show Tim modeling at his workbench with his favorite radio program playing in the background. (Usually CBC) Don't be surprised to see an occasional glass of wine on the table either.
The idea is to provide you with an 'over the shoulder' view of how Tim builds trackwork, with the hope that you may pick up some worthwhile tips and tricks.
You are welcome to post and share any of our videos on your own website or blog.
Building Short, Hinged Switch Points
Some special trackwork, such as the complex lapped turnout shown in this video, requires switch points that are hinged. This video shows a technique I have developed to produce very free moving switch points using spikes soldered to the points inserted into the throwbar.
Building An Nn3 Turnout - Part 1
Tim builds an Nn3 #6 code 55 turnout. Part 1 covers prepping and inserting PC board ties, forming the guard rails, filing the frog points using the PointForm tool, and pre-building the frog points.
Building An Nn3 Turnout - Part 2
Forming the stock rails using the StockAid tool, soldering both stock rails in place, forming the switch point using a PointForm tool, and soldering the curved switch point/closure rail in place.
Building An Nn3 Turnout - Part 3
Preparing and installing the straight switch point/closure rail, soldering the guard rails in place, soldering the frog point in place, tweaking the frog point, and filing and sanding top of frog point.
Building An Nn3 Turnout - Part 4
Final soldering of switch points to the throwbar, filing and fitting the switch points, cleaning the turnout with a wire brush to remove the flux residue, gluing the completed turnout to laser cut QuickSticks, breaking away the QuickSticks, and dressing the ends of the wood ties to remove the QuickSticks tab.
Building An Nn3 Turnout - Part 5
Clamping the completed turnout in vise, cutting the electrical isolation gaps in the rail with a jewelers saw, deburring the rail gaps with a sharp edge file, drilling the throwbar for the switch machine wire, and testing the completed turnout with an Nn3 boxcar.
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vSphere and vSphere with Operations Management
- vSphere ESXi Hypervisor
- Distributed Resources Scheduler (DRS), Distributed Power Management (DPM)
- vMotion
- Big Data Extensions
- NVIDIA GRID vGPU
- Storage DRS
- Storage Policy-Based Management
- Storage vMotion
- Storage I/O Control
- Virtual Machine File System (VMFS)
- Storage Thin Provisioning
- Storage APIs
- Flash Read Cache
- Virtual Volumes
vSphere ESXi Hypervisor
Feature Summary
The vSphere hypervisor, known in many circles as " ESXi", for the name of the underlying hypervisor architecture, is a bare-metal hypervisor that installs directly on top of your physical server and partitions it into multiple virtual machines. Each virtual machine shares the same physical resources as the other virtual machines and they can all run at the same time. Unlike other hypervisors, all management functionality of vSphere is done through remote management tools. There is no underlying operating system, reducing the install footprint to less than 150MB.
Improved Reliability and Security
The ESXi bare-metal hypervisor's management functionality is in VMkernel, reducing the footprint to 150 MB. This gives it a very small attack surface for malware and over-the-network threats, improving reliability and security.
Streamlined Deployment and Configuration
With few configuration options and simple deployment and configuration, the ESXi architecture makes it easy to maintain a consistent virtual infrastructure.
Reduced Management Overhead
vSphere ESXi uses an agentless approach to hardware monitoring and system management with an API-based partner integration model. Management tasks are on remote command lines with the vSphere Command Line Interface (vCLI) and Power CLI, which uses Windows PowerShell cmdlets and scripts for automated management.
Simplified Hypervisor Patching and Updating
Fewer patches mean smaller maintenance windows and fewer scheduled maintenance windows.

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I just watched a program on the Military Channel about the use of shotguns. The Benelli M4 was one of them.
I copied the following from Benelli's web site:
"Now the same Benelli M4 used by the U.S. Marine Corps can be your home defense shotgun of choice. When the U.S. Marine Corps went shopping for a shotgun, they bought the M4 — the 12-gauge shotgun that functions the first time, every time. Its unique Auto Regulating Gas Operated (A.R.G.O.) system developed by Benelli engineers has dual stainless steel, self-cleaning pistons located just ahead of the chamber that operate directly against the bolt assembly.
The M4 Tactical comes standard with a Picatinny rail for optics, a fully adjustable ghost-ring rear sight and fixed-blade front sight and a black synthetic pistol-grip style stock. An optional standard stock is offered. With features and reliability that do it for the U.S. military, the Benelli M4 is an excellent choice for your own home defense plan."
I think that, if you are considering a semi-auto shotgun for defensive use, you may want to check this one out. And, if you get the Military Channel, keep an eye out for their test of this gun. It looks good to me.


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James Brown is born in Barnwell, South Carolina. He will be raised in Augusta, Georgia, 40 miles away.
Robert Howard "Bobby" Byrd, singer and pianist with the Famous Flames, is born in Toccoa, Georgia.
Bobby Bennett of the Famous Flames is born.
Eugene "Baby Lloyd" Stallworth of the Famous Flames is born.
James Brown and Bobby Byrd meet during a baseball game at the Georgia reformatory where Brown is serving time for armed robbery.
Brown joins the Gospel Starlighters, a vocal quartet led by Bobby Byrd, after being paroled. The group will change its focus from gospel to R&B and its name to the Famous Flames, and Brown becomes the focal point.
The Famous Flames make their first recording of "Please Please Please" at radio station WIBB in Macon, Georgia.
Producer and talent scout Ralph BAss travels to Macon to sign James Brown to King Records. He will record for both King and its Federal subsidiary label.
James Brown and the Famous Flames cut "Please Please Please" at King's studio in Cinncinnati, Ohio backed by the label's house band. It will reach #5 on the R&B chart.
The Famous Flames leave James Brown over his dominance over the act, their relegation to backup singers and the general lack of success.
After Little Richard quits rock and roll, James Brown recruits his backup singers (the Dominions) to replace the Famous Flames. He also hires members of the Upsetters, Little Richard's band.
James Brown and the Famous Flames' first #1 hit, "Try Me," is released. It is the best-selling R&B single of 1958 and the first of 17 chart-topping R&B singles by Brown.
James Brown and the Famous Flames record "Bewildered," which will become a Top 10 R&B hit two years later. With Bobby Byrd and Johnny Terry on board, the Famous Flames appear to be stabilizing after the turmoil of 1957.
James Brown and the Famous Flames make their first appearance at New York's Apollo Theatre. The headliner is Little Willie John.
James Brown and the Famous Flames record "Good Good Lovin'," a non-charting single notable for its inclusion of the recently solidified and definitive lineup of Famous Flames- Bobby Byrd, Johnny Terry, Lloyd Stallworth and Bobby Bennett- backing vocals.
The midnight show on this evening during James Brown and the Famous Flames' seven-night stand at New York's Apollo Theatre is taped and released as Live at the Apollo.
James Brown and the Famous Flames record "Maybe the Last Time." Released as the B side of "Out of Sight," it is the Famous Flames' last studio recording with Brown.
The T.A.M.I. show concerts, including James Brown's famous sequence, are filmed at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. The documentary appears in theaters in December.
The Famous Flames leave James Brown in a dispute over money. ONly Bobby Byrd will return to work with Brown again.
"I Need Help (I Can't Do It Alone)," by Bobby Byrd of the FAmous Flames, enters the R&B chart, where it will peak at #14. It is the biggest of Byrd's nine solo R&B hits.
"I Know You Got Soul," by Bobby Byrd of the Famous Flames, enters the R&B chart, where it will peak at #30. The song will be heavily sampled during the hip-hop era.
James Brown is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the first induction ceremony, held in New York City.
Lloyd Stallworth of the Famous Flames dies.
James Brown dies of congestive heart failure caused by complications of pneumonia at a hospital in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia.
Bobby Byrd, James Brown's longtime associate and member of the Famous Flames, dies of cancer in Loganville, Georgia. He is 73 years old.
The T.A.M.I. Show a 1964 concert revue featuring a historic performance by James Brown and the Famous Flames- is released on DVD.
The Famous Flames are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 27th annual induction ceremony. Smokey Robinson is their presenter.


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Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 9 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bonn Perfect color! Mulberry is the perfect description of this color! Not claret...not wine...just a perfect shade of mulberry! The fabric is elegant. The seat is comfortable enough. I purchased 2 as banquettes for my dining room table and the result is everything I expected and more! Legs are a bit of a challenge but easy enough to resolve. I highly recommend! August 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Samanayoga Beautiful & comfortable I love it, the main use is as chair for my desk, also this Banquette doubles as the extra sitting in our living when we have company. Thank you to the reviewer who suggested to have the drill ready, installing the legs was a breeze. Shipping; it arrive only a week after ordered, great service. The color is great yes a little lighter than expected but still amazing April 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by brookemeghan Beautiful Banquette! I love the look and feel of this banquette. It adds so much character to my living room. The color is great and it is very comfy. When the banquette arrived it was exactly what I expected & was very easy to put together. The legs did have 2 nicks on them :( but I just filled them in with a sharpie - they were small. I ordered this banquette in store so that I didn't have to worry about the $100 delivery surcharge and the staff that helped me was so helpful! Customer service was high quality. I bought this banquette at the sale price and had a coupon on top of that so I had a great deal for such a great quality piece. I am very happy with this product. April 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Robinjoz Fantastic piece I purchased this banquette to use as additional seating in my living room and find that it is a wonderful complementary piece. I have a smaller living room and this piece looks perfect with the scale of the room and the quality of the item is excellent. We love it! March 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by shopgirl66 So comfy! I first saw this banquette while shopping in my local WM. I sat in it and was instantly in love. It is so comfy. Makes you feel almost regal with it's high back and velvet fabric. The colors are beautiful as well but beware the mulberry looks nothing like the pictures on line! it's definitely a purple color and not the maroon they show here. I actually prefer the purple color over the maroon, so it worked for us. Also, the shipping surcharges are ridiculous, so to avoid that you can order the chair in your local WM and they will waive the surcharge. Just an FYI! January 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by staceypiano5 Love it! We live in a one/two bedroom apartment and were not only looking to replace a worn-out armchair, but to increase the seating in our living/dining room. I was specifically looking for a small-sized settee or love seat, but found this banquette instead. Size-wise, it's absolutely perfect for our space. It's larger than an armchair (but smaller than the traditional love seat), seats two people comfortably, it's adorable and it's super comfy. Not sure if I could have found anything better.... especially for the price! Like the other reviewer stated, the color is more purple than shown in the picture (I've attached a picture that shows the banquette next to a red table cloth, so you can see the difference). For me, the color is perfect. March 20, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by DCThomas Solid Loveseat Just received two of these loveseats and was able to put them together in relatively short time. They are fairly light and I was able to carry them each up a flight of stairs on my own, though certainly would be easier for two. Notably, as other reviewers stated, they are not at all red, but rather a grayish purple (more purple than gray). I had hoped for a brighter purplish color, but they'll do fine. One complaint is that the hardware screws provided to install the legs are of inferior quality and easily strip if you use an electric screwdriver. You could use the enclosed handheld screwdriver, but that is basically worthless. I think they would be better off providing higher quality screws and no screwdriver. I'm sure most persons buying unassembled furniture have a screwdriver already and don't want to have to go to a hardware store to buy quality screws. Of course the cost for shipping is absurd, but you already knew that. April 2, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by gmad Product is Good but not well-made for the price The fabric of the couch and the legs are nice and attractive but it was too difficult to install the legs. The holes didn't seem to be aligned with the base of the legs. It was so difficult to screw in each leg that I finally had to use an electric screwdriver and even then all the screws weren't level with the base. I think over time the legs may become wobbly and I am concerned about whether the legs will collapse if it is used frequently. It definitely seemed that since the furniture was packaged with the seat and back together that it could have been shipped with the legs installed. It might have added a foot at most to the height of the box it came in. The movers said it only weighed approximately 50 lbs. I think it would be better customer service to install the legs. March 29, 2014


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Womens Basketball Hosts Brown, Yale and Princeton Plays Pink This Weekend
| Game No. 20: Princeton (13-6, 4-1 Ivy) vs. Brown (8-12, 2-4 Ivy)
|Game Info:
|Friday, Feb. 14 • 7 p.m.
|Princeton, N.J. • Jadwin Gym • Directions • Parking • Tickets
|All-Time Series:
|Princeton leads 38-29
|Last Meeting:
|Princeton won 80-51 on Mar. 9, 2013 at Jadwin Gym
|Live Media:
|Live Stats l Video ($) l @PUTIGERS l @PrincetonWBB
|About Princeton:
|Roster l Schedule l Stats
|About Brown:
|Roster l Schedule l Stats
|Game Notes:
|Princeton Game Notes • Brown Game Notes
| Game No. 21: Princeton (13-6, 4-1 Ivy) vs. Yale (10-10, 4-2 Ivy)
|Game Info:
|Saturday, Feb. 15 • 6 p.m.
|Princeton, N.J. • Jadwin Gym • Directions • Parking • Tickets
|Princeton Plays Pink
|All-Time Series:
|Princeton leads 49-30
|Last Meeting:
|Princeton won 77-46 on Mar. 8, 2013 at Jadwin Gym
|Live Media:
|Live Stats l Video ($) l @PUTIGERS l @PrincetonWBB
|About Princeton:
|Roster l Schedule l Stats
|About Yale:
|Roster l Schedule l Stats
|Game Notes:
|Princeton Game Notes • Yale Game Notes
This Week for the Tigers:
• Riding a three-game winning streak, the Princeton women's basketball team (13-6, 4-1 Ivy) returns home to host its annual Princeton Plays Pink game.
• The weekend opens with Brown (8-12, 2-4 Ivy) on Friday at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.
• The following day will serve as the Tigers' pink game versus Yale (10-10, 4-2 Ivy) at 6 p.m. All fans who wear pink to the game will receive free admission.
Last Time Out:
• Princeton picked up two more Ivy wins to continue to climb towards the top of the league standings.
• Opening their road weekend, the Tigers needed a second half push and Alex Wheatley's career-high 18 points to guide Princeton to a 70-41 win over Columbia on Feb. 7.
• After a slow first half start, where they led 29-25 at the break, the Tigers kicked off the second half with a 10-2 run and never looked back.
• In a game of runs, Princeton earned a 71-56 victory over Cornell on Feb. 8.
• After going up by as much as 15 in the opening period, the Big Red came as close as seven, 44-37, to open the second half outscoring the Tigers 9-6.
• A 6-0 run inside 10 minutes would be enough to derail Cornell for good and provide the Tigers with the game momentum.
Princeton Plays Pink:
• The Princeton women's basketball team will host its annual Princeton Plays Pink game this Saturday versus Yale with doors opening at 5 p.m.
• The event, formerly known as Think Pink and Pink Zone, will support the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and the YWCA Breast Cancer Resource Center.
• All fans wearing pink will receive free admission. If you forget to wear pink, Princeton Plays Pink short sleeve t-shirts will be available for purchase for $10 at the door, with proceeds supporting breast cancer education, research and patient/survivor support.
On Deck:
• The road awaits the Tigers for a four-game slate, beginning at Dartmouth on Friday, Feb. 21.
• A critical rematch is set for the next day, as Princeton faces Harvard, the only team to hand the Tigers a loss in Ivy play this year.
Get Connected:
• Are you following Princeton on social media? Follow the athletics department at Facebook.com/PrincetonAthletics, Twitter.com/PUTIGERS, Vine.co/PUTIGERS and Instagram.com/PrincetonAthletics.
• To connect with the women's basketball program, follow the Tigers on Twitter via @CoachBanghart and @PrincetonWBB.
Ivy League Digital Network:
• Fans can tune into all Princeton's Ivy League contests live on the Ivy League Digital Network. All home games will feature live play-by-play with the video stream.
• To sign up visit IvyLeagueDigitalNetwork.com.
Scouting Brown:
• Brown has gone 2-1 in the month of February and enters Friday's contest with an 8-12, 2-4 Ivy record.
• The Bears are coming off a most recent 71-55 win over Dartmouth on Feb. 8, after falling to Harvard, 91-71, the previous day.
• Brown leads the Ivy League in free throw percentage (73.9), three-point field goal percentage (38.5), three-point field goals made (156).
• They are paced by league-leader Lauren Clarke who is averaging 16.9 points per game, while Sophie Bikofsky is shooting 51.1 for the top three-point field goal percentage in the conference. Her league-leading stance extends to three-point field goals made with 67 (3.4 per game).
All-Time versus Brown:
• Princeton owns the all-time series versus Brown, 38-29, including winning the last 13 consecutive meetings and going 12-0 under head coach Courtney Banghart.
• The series was established in 1974-75 and Friday's meeting marks the 68th meeting between both Ivy programs.
• In the 2013 season series, Princeton earned a 68-37 win over Brown Feb. 9 in Providence, R.I. and followed it up with an 80-51 victory on Mar. 9 at Jadwin Gym.
Scouting Yale:
• Yale heads to Princeton following a weekend split and holds a 10-10, 4-2 Ivy record.
• After topping Dartmouth, 86-52 on Feb. 7, the Bulldogs were edged 58-57 by Harvard the next night.
• Yale is averaging 67.2 points per game, holding a +2.9 scoring margin over opponents. The Bulldogs are averaging 15.7 turnovers per game, a +3.05 margin, for No. 1 in the Ivy League.
• Sarah Halejian and Janna Graf lead the Bulldogs with 15.6 and 10.2 points per game, respectively.
• Off the glass, Meredith Boardman leads the rebounding effort with 6.2 per game.
All-Time versus Yale:
• Princeton owns the all-time series versus Yale, 49-30, including winning the last nine meetings and going 10-2 under head coach Courtney Banghart.
• The series was established in 1972-73 and Saturday's meeting marks the 80th between the Ancient Eight foes.
• Princeton scored a record 99 points versus Yale in a 99-53 win on Feb. 10 in New Haven and closed out the 2013 season series with a 77-46 win at Jadwin Gym on Mar. 8.
Powered by Some Wheaties:
• The Princeton offense was powered by Alex Wheatley's career and game-high 18 points in its 70-41 win over Columbia on Feb. 7.
• The sophomore went 8-of-10 from the field, matching her career-best in made field goals and was a perfect 2-for-2 from the stripe in only 22 minutes of work.
May I Assist You?:
• Over the past two years senior Kristen Helmstetter has established and reestablished new career highs.
• The forward posted a career and program season-high nine assists at Columbia.
• She has 71 assists on the year and is averaging 3.7 per game to lead the Ivy League.
50 Percent: Princeton has shot over 50 percent from the field in the last three games.
Miller Time:
• Sophomore Michelle Miller extended her double figure scoring streak to four this past weekend, while adding a new accomplishment to the list.
• After her 14-point performance at Columbia, she recorded her first career double-double with 11 points and a team-high 12 rebounds at Cornell .
Hunting Down First Place:
• Princeton currently is tied for second in the Ivy League with Penn, as both programs sit at 4-1.
• Harvard, the only squad to hand the Tigers a loss in Ivy play the last three seasons, is in first place at 5-1.
CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top-25:
• Princeton moves up to No. 17 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top-25 with 300 points this week.
• The Tigers are 3-1 versus polling opponents.
Home Ivy Streak Snapped: Princeton's loss to Harvard marked its first at home since Feb. 13, 2009 to Yale, 56-54.
The League's Top Offense: Princeton maintains its stance as the top offense in the Ivy League, averaging 73.8 points per game.
In the League:
• Princeton is the top-ranked team in the Ivy League in the following categories:
• Scoring offense - 73.8
• Scoring margin - +9.7
• Field goal percentage - 47.2 (522-1,107)
• Rebounding defense - 33.6 (639)
• Rebounding margin - +8.9
• Assists - 16.5 (314)
• Alex Wheatley is No. 1 in field goal percentage - 54.4 (80-147)
• Kristen Helmstetter is No. 1 in assists - 3.7 (71)
The National Scene:
• Princeton is currently ranked in the top-50 nationally in four categories as of the Feb. 2 stats update:
• No. 8 - field goal percentage (47.2)
• No. 17 - rebound margin (8.9)
• No. 32 - assists per game (16.5)
• Blake Dietrick is No. 17 in three-point field goal percentage (44.3) and No. 41 in three-point field goals per game (2.68).
Stacking Up:
• Princeton currently ranks No. 61 in the Feb. 10 RPI poll.
• The Tigers are not the only Ivy team tabbed in the top-100, as Penn and Harvard are ranked Nos. 67 and 69, respectively.


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Christian Aid
- Date submitted: 28 Oct 2011
- Stakeholder type: Major Group
- Name: Christian Aid
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Full SubmissionChristian Aid submission to the Rio+20 conference on the issue of domestic resource mobilisation and taxation. Comments and questions should be addressed to Dr David McNair firstname.lastname@example.com +44 20 7523 2034 Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We work globally in over 40 countries for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. We are part of a wider movement for social justice. We provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes. This submission sits under the specific request for comments on the ?Institutional framework for sustainable development: Priorities and proposals for strengthening individual pillars of sustainable development, as well as those for strengthening integration of the three pillars, at multiple levels local, national, regional and international.? Here we focus on resource mobilisation to meet the demands of agreed action plans emerging from the summit. Insufficient financial resources are a major reason for the gaps in implementing the agreed sustainable development commitments and action programmes since the 1992 Rio Summit on Environment and Development. The performance of developed countries in meeting their financial commitments to developing countries has been very disappointing. At the same time domestic resource mobilisation by developed countries has been constrained by the lack of appropriate tax norms and rules, especially at the international level. Tax plays a crucial role enabling countries to provide basic services, strengthening the accountability between states and citizens. That domestic resource mobilisation is a key element of the self determination of a country is a view shared by the UN, the EU, and the OECD. These actors also recognise the role of taxation in promoting good governance, and the importance of non-state actors (Civil society, the media and parliaments) in ensuring that revenues are collected and spent equitably and effectively. It is therefore a crucial element of building social and economic development at the national, regional and global level. Yet revenue mobilisation in many developing countries is very weak. While OECD countries tend to collect 35% of their GDP in revenue, in Latin America the average is 16%,iv in Africa the figure is 15.9%.v Governments need to be equipped to raise revenue effectively through adequately resourced tax authorities and good domestic tax policy, and by having access to information. Transparency is required so that Civil society can monitor revenues and how they are spent. The ability of countries to collect revenue effectively is systematically undermined by the financial secrecy of tax havens and abuse of transfer pricing rules designed by and for OECD countries in close consultation with Multinational Companies. The scale of the losses Christian Aid estimates that developing countries lose US$160 billion each year in tax revenues due to the profit-shifting of some unscrupulous multinational companies and other businesses through ?Transfer Pricing? and ?False Invoicing?. The table below shows estimates of potential loses as a result of these practices. Lost Tax Revenue from G77 countries to EU and US (million USD) [ UNDESA/DSD: Please download the original submission to view table] Transfer Pricing ?Transfer pricing? is the name given to a body of rules, practices and processes, involving both domestic law and international law considerations, that aim to determine how transactions conducted between related persons should be treated for tax purposes. Transfer pricing rules seek to counter a situation where a multinational enterprise (?MNE?), with operations in numerous jurisdictions, obliges its subsidiary based in a ?high tax? jurisdiction to pay fees at artificially inflated rates for goods or services provided by another related subsidiary based in a ?low tax? jurisdiction. The effect can be to ?strip? profits out of the highly-taxed subsidiary and ?earn? them in the lowly-taxed subsidiary, decreasing the overall effective tax rate paid by the MNE in respect of those profits. It is this ?value stripping? that transfer pricing rules seek to counter. Transfer pricing is governed by the arm?s length principle ? while related companies may have incentives to charge high or low prices for legitimate business purposes, when trading across borders, this affects profitability and therefore the tax due in a jurisdiction. The arm?s length principle requires MNEs to trade with related parties as if those parties were unrelated. While companies are usually required to provide documentation to show that transactions have occurred on an arm?s length basis (usually by identifying similar transactions on the open market), applying this standard is resource intensive and requires significant expertise ? particularly in relation to intellectual property and intra-company financing where MNEs have a monopoly. Valuable brands and intellectual property can be stored in tax havens to ensure greater profits are declared there. Recent examples of companies accused of such behavior include SABMiller (accused by development NGO, ActionAid of dodging taxes in Ghana),vii Commodity traders ADM, Bunge and Cargill, who were accused by the Argentinean tax commissioner of tax evasion,viii and Swiss commodity trader Glencore, recently accused of tax evasion on its operations in Zambia by NGOs who accessed a leaked independent audit report.ix The companies involved deny any wrongdoing. Financial Secrecy Financial and banking secrecy provided by tax havens facilitates tax evasion and avoidance by allowing companies and individuals to hide money offshore. By refusing to share information on account holders, some jurisdictions actively undermine the tax bases of other countries. This occurs not only among the usual suspects such as Caribbean Islands and Alpine tax havens but also occurs in the City of London, and the US state of Delaware. Measures to address tax evasion and avoidance To shift the balance of power in the international taxation system, developing countries need a greater say in norm setting and the development of international tax rules. To curtail this transfer of income from poor to rich requires greater capacity to monitor transactions with revenue and customs authorities, greater transparency from business,x but also the effective exchange of tax information between jurisdictions so that companies and individuals cannot hide money in tax havens away from the sight of tax administrators and regulators. Christian Aid therefore proposes the following recommendations as part of the new and emerging issues to be addressed at the Rio+20 Conference and also as part of the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development: Strengthening of the UN tax committee Currently, international cooperation in tax matters and norm setting with regard to tax rules for multinationals is driven by the OECD. The UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters is the most representative forum for developing countries to engage in international tax cooperation issues. Yet it is currently under resourced. This committee should also be upgraded from an expert committee to an intergovernmental body under the auspices of the UN. Strengthening capacity building in revenue authorities Capacity constraints within revenue authorities are significant. While aid donors and multilateral organizations are engaged in this agenda, it is dominated by the IMF, World Bank and, increasingly the OECD and these organizations do not always represent the best interests of developing countries.xi The work of regional organizations such as the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT), the African Tax Administrators Forum (ATAF) UNDP and the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters should be supported and strengthened. Country-by-Country Reporting A new accounting standard, country-by-country reporting would enable tax authorities, Civil society and other regulatory agencies to monitor the activities of MNEs located within their jurisdiction, how their trade is undertaken, and what profits and taxes they declare. Using this data, revenue authorities could compare the trading performance of an MNE operating in their jurisdiction with what it does elsewhere and identify artificial profit shifting. Automatic Information Exchange A multilateral agreement on the automatic exchange of tax information between jurisdictions, would equip developing countries with the information they need to identify and challenge tax abuse. This would also offer a significant deterrent effect to those considering abusing the tax system by hiding assets offshore. Much progress has been made on encouraging tax havens to share information, but many developing countries have yet to access these agreements. These kinds of information sharing activities currently occur in Europe through the European Savings Tax Directive, which has since 2005 put in place a working system for multilateral, automatic information exchange. In an improved form it could be used to inspire or serve as a template for a global standard.


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Washington State Cougar fans will have the opportunity to experience the excitement of National Letter of Intent Signing Day by visiting wsucougars.com, the official website of Cougar Athletics. As NLIs are faxed and approved by the Washington State University administration, live updates will be posted on this page throughout the day.
The first Wednesday in February is the first day of the signing period for football players. High school student-athletes can fax their official National Letter of Intent to attend a certain school beginning that day. Along with the news of the official signing, biographical information and video highlights of the signees will be posted on this page. In addition, recruiting coordinator Rich Rasmussen will conduct an online chat exclusively at wsucougars.com from noon to 12:30 p.m.
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Drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 2nd round (59th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 17 (5416th overall since 1950)
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Graduate Education at Colorado School of Mines
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Graduate Areas of Interest
To explore the full array of graduate opportunities available at Mines, please select from one of the following four focus areas of interest:
Applied Science and Mathematics - Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering Science, Geochemistry, Hydrology, Materials Science, Mathematics, Nuclear Engineering, Operations Research with Engineering, Physics, and Statistics.
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When you attend Colorado School of Mines you become an integral member of a specialized research institution with high admission standards and a unique mission in energy, minerals, materials science and engineering, and associated engineering and science fields. You can be part of a community that interprets its mission through its dedication to generating new knowledge and educating students and professionals in the applied sciences, engineering and associated fields related to:
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Oregon OSHA is launching a new website in the coming weeks. You will need to update your bookmarks.
The new website is designed to work well on mobile devices and increase accessibility for people with disabilities.
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The department is closed on Friday, January 19, for a mandatory unpaid furlough day, and Monday, January 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday. However, like state police and others who provide essential public safety services, Oregon OSHA enforcement officers will be in the field to inspect workplaces in a wide range of industries. The enforcement staff will take their unpaid furloughs on alternative days.
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Spring Grüv at Canyons Resort is more than just one weekend. There's way more.
We're talking about the Operation Smile Celebrity Ski Race on March 31, featuring Katherine Heigl, Kate Walsh, Billy Bush and Lisa Kudrow, along with Olympic favorites like Holly Flanders, Kaylin Richardson, Fuzz Federson, Derek Parra and Erik Schlopy.
The ski race will be followed by the Red Bull Schlittentag (a chance to build your own toboggan and then race it down the hill—pure absurdity!) and a free concert by Martin Sexton.
On April 1, Canyons celebrates Youth Winter Sports Alliance Benefit Day, followed by a free concert by Orgone.
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ZF-4607: Allow Paginator's factory to set the DbTableSelect adapter when supplying a Zend_Db_Table_Select object
What the summary says =)
Currently it returns a DbSelect adapter, because of BC reasons. With ZF-2013 fixed, BC problems shouldn't be an issue anymore =)
Resolved in rev. 11972. Will close after tests can be run successfully.
Changing issues in preparation for the 1.7.0 release.


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Minutemen In Major League Lacrosse 2014 Season Recap
Former UMass men's lacrosse standouts represented their alma mater through out the summer
Jim Connolly Interview After PSU GWG
ON CONNOLLY: A guy that can score with the best of them ... As Coach Cannella said, "We are looking for him to score in the 20s and 30s; hopefully he can come back and do that"... Mentally and physically tough on the field, which are probably his greatest attributes ... Has tremendous experience starting every game as a freshman and sophomore, scoring perhaps the biggest goal in UMass history to send the Minutemen to the NCAA Semifinals for the first time, at Hofstra in the Quarterfinals ... A lefty, who can feed the ball and can finish ... A fearless, slashing type of player ... Continues a family tradition at UMass as he is the third Connolly to wear the Maroon & White, following his father Steve, who was a captain of the undefeated 1969 UMass team, and older brother Ryan, who graduated in 2005 ... Switched to No. 21 as a senior.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2008: Sat out the season.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2007: Named First Team All-ECAC ... Named to All-New England First Team ... Face-Off Magazine Preseason Hon. Mention All-American ... Starting attackman is a gifted scorer and creator, who surpassed his goal total of last year (22) with 29 in 2007 ... Named ECAC Offensive Player of the Week three times, on March 12, April 16 and April 30 ... Led team lead in points (37), goals (29) and game-winning goals (4) in 2007 ... Ranked tied for second in ECAC in goals (29) and tied for seventh in total points (37). Tied for first in GW goals ... Had a point in 13 of 14 games in 2007 and 25 of 32 games in his career at UMass ... Five hat tricks in 2007 including four in last six games ... 20 points, 17 goals in last six games. (3.3 ppg/2.8 gpg) ... 10 multi-point games in 2007 and 17 in career. Seven multi-goal games in 2007, 13 career multi-goal games ... Netted two second-half goals and added an assist in finale at Rutgers (5/5) ... Second hat trick in a row including game-winner to beat #12 Syracuse (4/28). Scored go-ahead goal as well ... Netted three goals including game-winner at Fairfield (4/24) ... Scored game's first goal against #6 Georgetown (4/21) on only shot of the afternoon ... Named ECAC Offensive Player of the Week on April 16 ... Tied career-high in goals with five at Hobart (4/14). That included an amazing over the head goal while sitting on the field facing opposite the goal which gave UMass the lead for good at 5-4 to open the second quarter ... Named to ECAC Honor Roll on April 8 after St. John's game ... Tied career-high with five points against St. John's (4/7), Had a natural hat trick with three goals in the span of 3:42 in the third quarter including go-ahead, game-tying and game-winning goal ... Had one goal in each of three games from Mar. 20-31 ... Scored to tie game at 4-4 vs. Penn State (3/31) in OT win ... Scored the final goal at #11 Loyola (3/24), added an assist ... Tallied a goal and two assists against Sacred Heart (3/20). His goal as the game-winner coming with 1.3 seconds left in the first half as UMass shutout SHU in the second half ... Scored the eighth and ninth goals as UMass rallied from a 7-0 deficit to tie #2 Albany (3/13), 9-9 in the fourth quarter before losing in overtime, 10-9. Also had an assist ... Tied career high with five goals including four in the first half at Harvard (3/10) ... Had a goal against Yale (3/3) ... Tallied a goal and assist at Hofstra (2/24).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2006: Tied for third on team in scoring with 25 points, second in goals with 22 in 18 starts on attack in his first season ... Scored nine of his 22 goals in the NCAA Tournament including a career-game with five against Hofstra in NCAA Quarterfinal ... Had points in 12 of 18 games as a freshman ... Netted a goal against Virginia (5/29) in NCAA Final ... Scored twice in NCAA Semifinal win over Maryland (5/27), giving him seven goals in two-game span ... Netted career-high five goals in NCAA Quarterfinal win over Hofstra (5/20), including game-winning goal with 1:53 left in overtime ... Five goals was most by a UMass player in a game that season, had two goals in UMass' 6-0 run to end the game leading UMass to its first-ever NCAA Semifinal ... Scored on a wraparound at Cornell (5/13) in NCAA First Round ... Broke two-game scoreless streak, scoring with 15 seconds left at Syracuse (4/29) ... Scored a goal for fourth game in a row vs. Hobart (4/15) ... Piled up career-high points on two goals and two assists at St. John's (4/8) -- all four points in first half ... Tallied two goals at Penn State (4/1) ... Netted two goals including an individual effort where he stole a pass from the goalie, then beat him for goal vs. Loyola (3/25) ... Named ECAC Rookie of the Week on March 20 after Brown (3/18) game which he tallied his first-career hat trick ... First-career multi-point game with a goal and two assists at Yale (3/4) ... Scored first career goal against Hofstra (2/26) in debut.
BEFORE UMASS: Played for his father at North Andover High School ... Re-wrote the Massachusetts state high school lacrosse record book ... Only the second player in high school lacrosse history with more than 500 career points (Casey Powell had 553 at Carthage H.S. in New York) ... The state's all-time leading scorer with 523 career points on 324 goals and 199 assists ... Set the career scoring mark as a junior and added 86 goals and 49 assists for 135 points as a senior ... Massachusetts State Player of the Year as a senior ... Named an All-American as a junior and senior ... Was selected MVP of the Cape Ann League in 2004 and 2005 ... As a junior, led Eastern Massachusetts in scoring and carried North Andover to the first of two CAL titles ... 383 points through his junior season ... As a freshman, notched 71 goals and 42 assists ... Hiked that to 83 goals and 56 assists for an Eastern Mass.-leading 139 points as a sophomore and had 80 goals and 51 assists as a junior in leading North Andover to a 15-5 mark in 2003 ... Was also the Knights' starting point guard for four years, earning Cape Ann League All-Star honors.
PERSONAL: James Patrick Connolly ... Son of Linda and Stephen Connolly ... Born March 18, 1986 in Winchester, Mass. ... Dad was a team captain on UMass' only undefeated team (10-0) in 1969 ... Brother of Ryan (26), who played four years of lacrosse at UMass (2002-05) and went on to coach at Amherst College ... Majoring in Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Career Statistics Year GP/GS G A Pts. Shots EMG GWG GB Pen 2006 18/18 22 4 26 68 0 1 24 2/1:30 2007 14/14 29 8 37 87 3 4 26 3/2:00 2009 15/15 39 5 44 114 4 3 20 3/3:00 Totals 47/47 90 17 107 269 7 8 70 8/6:30
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Jessica Elaine Snyder and Christopher Brandon Smith were united in marriage on March 23, 2013 at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC.
The couple exchanged vows at two o'clock in the afternoon before Reverend James Demby.
The bride is the daughter of Percy E. Snyder, III and Jeanette L. Snyder of Winston-Salem, NC. She is the granddaughter of Betty W. Snyder and the late Percy E. Snyder, Jr. of Denton, NC, the late Fredrick L. Lawson of Winston-Salem, NC and Mildred C. Lawson of Jonesville, NC. Jessica graduated from North Davidson High School in 2005. She graduated from Forsyth Tech Community College in 2011. She earned an Associates degree in Emergency Medical Science. She is a paramedic with Rowan County Emergency Services in Salisbury, NC.
The groom is the son of Jerry W. Smith of Lexington, NC and the late Dora M. Rogers Smith. He is the grandson of Earline Smith and the late Percy R. Smith of Lexington, NC and the late Wiley T. and Virginia U. Rogers of Kernersville, NC. Chris graduated from North Davidson High School in 2002. He graduated from Appalachian State University in 2007 with a Bachelors degree in secondary education with a concentration in history. He is a sales associate at Walmart in Winston-Salem.
The bride was escorted by her father, Percy E. Snyder, III.
The maids of honor were Layne Gurganus of Clemmons, NC and Nikki Yokeley of Lexington, NC. The bridesmaids were Jessica Strickland, the groom's cousin of Advance, NC, Andrea Kochick of Clifton, NJ, Amanda Hackworth of Wallburg, NC and Katherine Rights of Winston-Salem, NC.
The best men were the groom's father, Jerry W. Smith of Lexington, NC and Cody Wilgus of Lexington, NC.
The Groomsmen were Benjamin Snyder, the bride's brother of Winston-Salem, NC, Mike Lambros of Winston-Salem, NC, Michael Mock, the groom's cousin of Advance, NC, Jamie Barker, the groom's cousin of Clemmons, NC. The ushers were Glen Wenzel of Winston-Salem, NC, and Steven Kochick of Clifton, NJ.
The flower girls were Madison Barker, the groom's cousin of Clemmons, NC, and Allie and Katie Johnston of Winston-Salem, NC.
The ring bearer was Colby Stowers, the bride's cousin of Pinnacle, NC.
A program of music was presented by Norma Nifong, organist and Debra Wenzel, soloist.
Guests were registered by Morgan Strickland, the groom's cousin of Advance, NC. Programs were distributed by Adrianna Craver and Anna Rights.
The wedding was directed by Brandon Hoover.
The couple will honeymoon in Charleston, SC and will reside in Winston-Salem, NC.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church fellowship hall, hosted by the bride's parents, Percy and Jeanette Snyder. Guests were greeted by Don and Deborah Ball and Randy and Jan Mabe.
Rehearsal Dinner:
A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's father, Jerry W. Smith at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church, fellowship hall on February 22, 2013.
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ZF-7297: Refactor Zend_Form_Element
I propose a small refactoring for speed and maintenability improvement. See attached file. Thanks to let me know if is it the right way to propose improvement.
I'm failing to see how this affects either performance or maintainability. Can you provide some benchmarks (and what was benchmarked) showing how it affects performance, as well as a rationale for why the change helps in maintainability?
Insthead of appending the string in the loop it dose it outside + removing 2 temporary variables.
Test result with trunk version (2012-07-30): Tests passed
New patch file. (rebase)
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This graceful cameo is hand-carved in the southern Italian town of Torre del Greco, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, using the pink and ivory of the conch shell. The artist delicately carves away the outer layer of the shell to shape a young woman's profile. Cameos became popular souvenirs for English tourists visiting the newly rediscovered ruins of Pompeii during the Elizabethan era. Sterling silver. Signed by the artist.
Approx. 1"L x 5/8"W.
Cameos have been popular for more than six millennia. Carvings have been found in Mesopotamia and Minoan Crete. Early Greek and Roman carvings in gems and precious stones depicted mythological themes and idealized images of women. Pope Paul II, known during the Renaissance for his love of flashy jewelry, was a devoted cameo collector. They've adorned military helmets, signet rings, brooches, dishes and vases, and much more.
Shell cameos reached new heights of popularity during the mid 1800s. When the ruins of Pompeii were excavated starting in the 1740s, it became a must-see destination with England's elite. Cameos made from the shells harvested by local fishermen were one of the most frequent souvenirs to show off one's well-traveled, cultural status back home.
Cameos remained popular throughout the 19th-century Victorian era. Queen Victoria was often seen wearing shell cameos as well as jasperware ones made by Josiah Wedgwood. Cameos featuring the profile of a beautiful womaneither a commissioned portrait or an anonymous idealized figurebecame especially popular during the 19th century.
It was during this time that the southern Italian fishing village of Torre del Greco, at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius less than 10 miles from Pompeii, became known for producing some of the best shell cameos in the world. Since shells are inexpensive and easy to carve, Italian cameos were deemed appropriate for daytime wear and started to be appreciated for their artistry more than their sparkle.
Harvesting coral, or "red gold," had been Torre del Greco's main industry for a century, but in 1805 the king of Naples granted a 10-year exclusive license on the harvesting of coral and shells to a Frenchman named Paolo Bartolomeo Martin. Martin set up the first cameo-producing workshop and the entire industry took off. Today Torre del Greco is a popular resort town, with old noble summer palaces on the outskirts, but cameo production remains its specialty.
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Would have given 5 stars, considering the price, a simple box in lieu of a plastic bag would have been appropriate. Otherwise excellent quality and would buy again.
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The JBScreen Classic Kits 1-10 cover 240 of the most prominent buffers for protein crystallization. Their compositions result from data mining of several thousands of crystallized proteins. JBScreen Classic represents the statistically most successful buffers that yielded protein crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction.
The JBScreen Classic buffers are principally ordered by type and concentration of the precipitant. This allows easy extraction of all relevant information and is already a first step to a refinement: Once you get a hit, you immediately see the effects of the neighbouring conditions. Subsequent fine tuning of preliminary hits will be much more efficient.
JBScreen Classic comprises 10 kits of 24 unique reagents in the standard 10 ml bulk format.
JBScreen Classic HTS I+II contains the formulations of the JBScreen system, adopted to fit the 96-well format for high throughput crystallization applications. Each JBScreen Classic HTS deep-well block is pre-filled with 96 sterile conditions at 1.7 ml each.
JBScreen Classic HTS I+II contains the formulations of the JBScreen system, adopted to fit the 96-well format for high throughput crystallization applications. Each JBScreen Classic HTS deep-well block is pre-filled with 96 sterile conditions at 1.7 ml each.
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Trellising Vine Crops
by National Gardening Association Editors
Once the plants start growing, you can expect to have lots of vines sprawling over your garden. This can be a problem, but there's an easy way to control it.
Pinching Shoots
After the first fruits develop, pinch the fuzzy growth tips off the ends of the vines. These growth tips are the beginnings of the next leaf or vine extension. By keeping them picked, you interrupt the vine growth and prevent the vines from overrunning your garden.
You also cause the plant to direct its energy into ripening fruit rather than making longer vines. If you have a short growing season, or you're just impatient for that first melon or squash, picking the fuzzy vine ends can give you ripe fruit a week or so early. However, it will cut back on your overall production.
New vines will shoot off in different directions once you start pruning the ends, but you can keep them in check with regular "de-fuzzing."
Another method of keeping vine crops in bounds is trellising. Providing support for cucumbers and melons saves garden space. You can make trellises from wooden stakes and string, wooden slats nailed together to form a lattice, or chicken wire stretched between two posts. Vines climb best on criss-crossed materials the tendrils can grab and wind around. Unless you want to pick cucumbers from a ladder, keep the top of the trellis within easy reach, no more than five feet high.
Install your trellis on or before planting day, anchoring it solidly to the ground. If you pound stakes into the ground later, you may injure some roots.
If you can, put your trellis on the prevailing downwind side of the plants. They'll lean into it on a windy day rather than being pulled away and possibly being torn down. Plant your seeds in rows on the prevailing upwind side of the trellis, and care for them as you would free-sprawling plants.
When the plants are ready to run, guide them onto the supports. Wrap the tendrils or vines around the trellis to start them; they'll continue up on their own. Stop the vines once they reach the top by picking off the fuzzy tufts on the ends.
If you trellis vegetables larger than cucumbers, you'll need to support each fruit, or the vines, tendrils and stems will break from the fruit's weight.
Once the fruits set, make a sling near each one by tying both ends of a long, wide strip of cloth to the trellis -- discarded pantyhose is perfect -- near each fruit. Gently lift the fruits into their cradles.
One trellis caution: Trellised plants "transpire" or lose moisture more rapidly because they're exposed to warm air and drying winds, so you may need to water more often. Mulching helps to conserve moisture.


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I have written about the two-party political sham for many years now. At its root, the issue is that both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party are at their core the same on the big issues most affect these United States at this time. These issues are:
1) The Federal Reserve scam and Wall Street theft.
2) Civil liberties and the destruction of the Constitution.
3) Our aggressive foreign policy and imperial wars abroad that help only the oligarchs and impoverish the masses.
Then they divide and conquer the masses using relatively irrelevant social issues like gay marriage, which are highly charged emotionally but will not affect your ability to put food on the table.
This past election should have been a wakeup call to the Republican establishment, but based on John Boehner's recent actions, they have learned absolutely nothing. The Republican Party is imploding from within since its leaders don't actually stand for anything. Here is how Mr. Boehner treats those within his party that do stand for something.
From the Huffington Post:
On Monday, the Republican Steering Committee, which is chaired by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), voted to remove Reps. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) and Tim Huelskamp (R-Kansas) from the House Budget Commtitee. Reps. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) and Walter Jones (R-N.C.) lost their positions on the Financial Services Committee.
The four members are known for occasionally bucking leadership and voting against Boehner's wishes. Amash, Huelskamp and Schweikert are popular with the conservative movement, while Jones has made a name for himself by speaking out against U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
Reuters notes that removing Amash and Huelskamp from the Budget Committee "could make it easier for the panel to advance a deal with Democrats to cut fiscal deficits" — which is exactly what many conservative groups are afraid of.
Huelskamp unloaded on GOP leadership Tuesday at a Heritage Foundation event in Washington, saying, "We were not notified about what might occur but it confirms in my mind the deepest suspicions that most Americans have about Washington D.C: it's petty, it's vindictive, and if you have conservative principles you will be punished."
"It's a slap in the face to all young people who are thinking about being Republicans, want to be a part of this party, and are being told, 'Well, if you disagree with leadership just a couple times we're going to send you home … you don't get to participate,'" he said.
Jones said he hasn't yet spoken to Boehner. In fact, he only found out he lost his spot on the committee when his staff read about it on the Internet.
Talk about classless. These guys apparently weren't even notified of their demotions ahead of time and had to read about it in the press. The message to the citizenry is clear. We must move away from the two-party system and fast. That way we can elect candidates that actually vote the will of the people that elected them, rather than pander to some slimy political godfather in Washington.
Full Huffington Post article here.
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Pre-med students intern at Sterling Medical Center
Five students in Sterling College's pre-med program have taken advantage of a collaboration between the College and the Sterling Medical Center to team up with physicians in the community to better understand the roles and responsibilities of physicians.
Participants in the pre-med program are encouraged to intern with a health-care provider during their junior or senior year in order to get exposure in the field. The purpose of the internship is for students to observe physicians to gain knowledge of how to interact with patients in the variety of situations doctors encounter. During their observations, the students maintain detailed records of their experience and reflect on what they learned following the completion of the internship.
"These internships provide a great opportunity for students to connect with medical professionals and help them make valuable connections between what is learned in the classroom and what is done in the workplace," said Dr. Jonathan Conard, assistant professor of biology. "This type of experience is critical in helping to prepare students for successful careers in the medical field."
Dr. Stacy Dashiell '03 is one of the family physicians who works with SC students and has been an advocate for the partnership with the Sterling Medical Center.
"Medicine is about so much more than chemistry and biology; it is about patient relationships" said Dashiell. "Being a physician is more of an art than a science. That is why I believe it is vital for students even in the pre-med stage to see medicine in action."
Junior Kaylee Beutler of Clay Center, Kan., is currently participating in an internship, shadowing Dashiell at the Sterling Medical Center and has already been able to see the benefits from her time.
"It's evident to me that Dr. Dashiell is invested in my learning because she takes the time to explain things to help me better relate to patients one day," said Beutler. "This internship has provided me with confirmation that I am supposed to pursue a career in the medical field, and it has been really neat to see what I have learned in class put into practice."
Other participants in the pre-med internship over the past two years include Michala Henderson of Wichita, Kan., Katy Nininger of Reserve, N.M., Brennan Hodge of Chandler, Ariz., and Reynaldo Rivera of Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico.
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Lieutenant Stephen Troutman
Support Operations Division, Crash Team
Baltimore County Police Department
As the leader of Baltimore County's Crash Investigation Team, I see a lot of pain and suffering that simply didn't have to happen. Possibly the most frustrating and heart-wrenching part of my job is responding to crashes involving pedestrians. This year alone there have already been 17 people who have died in pedestrian crashes in Baltimore County and pedestrian error was the cause in a majority of the cases.
On May 30th, I was interviewed on the cable program, "Hello Baltimore County." I talked about this increase in fatal pedestrian crashes and offered some advice on how to avoid becoming a victim. Off the air, I mentioned to the show host that during the month-long airing of the show, we would surely have additional pedestrian crash fatalities. Such was the case on 6/14/2013 when a young child stepped in front of a motorist and was killed. On 7/20/2013, we experienced yet another pedestrian crash fatality on the east side of the County involving an adult.
Unfortunately there is usually no rhyme or reason to the crashes. The fatalities range from young children to older adults and occur in all areas of Baltimore County, from the interstates to low speed rural roadways and neighborhood streets.
One constant theme, however, is pedestrian error. I cannot emphasize enough the need to use caution and pay attention when walking on the roads. You need to realize that you are no match for a 3,000 pound vehicle and must follow some simple but critical basics:
- Use crosswalks and obey traffic signals.
- Don't be distracted by cell phones and musical devices.
- At night, leave the dark clothing at home.
- Don't take unnecessary chances.
- Driving drunk is dangerous and so is walking while inebriated. "Arrive Alive" and "It can wait" counts for pedestrians too – call a cab instead.
- Take in your surroundings and don't be in a hurry to cross a busy road.
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Raspberry Chocolate Cake RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 3 cups sugar
- 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup baking cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons 2% milk
- 6 tablespoons shortening
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 drops red food coloring, optional
- 4 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces) cold cream cheese
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Combine buttermilk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat 2 minutes. Gradually add coffee (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For filling, in a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let stand until cool.
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Gradually add cooled milk mixture; beat 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in liqueur, salt and food coloring if desired.
- Level tops of cakes if necessary. Place one layer on a serving plate; spread with about 2 tablespoons jam. Place remaining layers on waxed paper; spread one of the remaining layers with remaining jam. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Spread 1/2 cup filling over cake on the plate to within 1/4 in. of edges. Top with jam-covered cake, then spread with remaining filling. Top with remaining cake layer.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in cocoa and liqueur. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16 servings.
Reviews for Raspberry Chocolate Cake
"This cake is delicious, you could also use a box cake if your running short on time"
"This cake is really awesome. I like it."
"This is a great cake. The flavors are definitely better the next day. I usually use raspberry extract in place of the liqueur (1 tbs extract for every Tbls of liqueur)."
"Awesome cake. YUMMY. ......recommended"
"Thanks to a suggestion in the reviews, I will use raspberry gelatin in place of the expensive liquor. I will also make single layer cakes rather than a layer cake - that will give me a 13 x 9" plus a 9" , I believe? I will put the "filling" on top of each layer, let it chill a little while, then add the frosting. Since it needs keeping in the fridge, I think all will be well. And thank goodness, we have lots of friends and neighbors here who will be glad to join us for dessert, so we won't be tempted to eat it ourselves! Only reason I didn't hit this with 5 stars - I haven't made it yet!! It will be the star at our July 4th picnic with hubby's sis and her husband."


text: 7 Night South American Cruise on the Aqua Amazon Quick Specs 7 Night South American CruiseAqua Expeditions - Aqua AmazonOCG Class: River CruiseDeparting From: Iquitos, PeruDeparture Date: 07/02/2016 more dates » InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite-$7,770-$8,155 ItineraryShip StatsPhotosShip Review Aqua Amazon Ship ReviewThe Aqua Amazon is a luxury cruise ship custom built for Aqua Expeditions.The ship is a perfect size to sail on the northern Amazon River in Peru, providing comfortable accommodations and modern navigation technologies and standards for cruise ship travel and safety. Aqua Amazon 7 Night South American Cruise Schedule & Itinerary Stop # Location/ Port of Call Depart from Iquitos, Peru1Amazon River2Pacaya-Samiria Natl Reserve, Peru3Puerto Miguel, Peru4Nauta, Peru Arrive at Iquitos, Peru Other 7 Night South American Cruise Itineraries on the Aqua Amazon Departure Date Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite July 02, 2016-$7,770-$8,155July 16, 2016-$7,770-$8,155July 23, 2016-$7,770-$8,155July 30, 2016-$7,770-$8,155August 27, 2016-$7,770-$8,155September 03, 2016-$7,770-$8,155September 17, 2016-$7,770-$8,155October 01, 2016-$7,770-$8,155October 22, 2016-$7,770-$8,155October 29, 2016-$7,770-$8,155See all sailing dates for this cruise » Terms and Conditions:The prices listed are representative of actual prices provided by various cruise vendors and are not offered by TravelAgeWest.com or Northstar Travel Media, LLC. Price listed does not constitute a contract of services, implied or written. TravelAgeWest.com provides no cruise booking or purchase features. Prices are provided as a comparison tool only. Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy and do include port taxes. Prices do not include taxes, fuel surcharges, gratuities, or airfare unless otherwise noted. Actual prices and fees are subject to vendor policies and are subject to availability, are capacity-controlled, and are subject to change without notice. Special amenities, prices, offers, and upgrades are based on select dates, ships, sailings, stateroom categories, and select fare codes. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates, and other restrictions may apply. All prices and dates may not be available at time of booking. Aqua Amazon Ship Profile and Statistics Cruise Line:Aqua ExpeditionsShip Type:River Cruiser/Canal BoatLine Class:River CruiseFormer Name:AquaRegistration:PeruYear Built:2007Year Refurbished:2015Passenger Capacity:24Gross Tonnage:400Length:130 ftBeam:24 ftSpeed:10 knotsOutside Cabins:12Number of Crew:17Aqua Amazon RecreationIndoor Pools: NoOutdoor Pools: NoIs there a Spa?: NoIs there a Casino?: NoAqua Amazon DiningDining RoomCuisine: Regional|South AmericanRoom Capacity: 28Aqua Amazon EntertainmentObservation Lounge Aqua Amazon Photos Photos & Videos travel42 Professional Review for Aqua Amazon Want to read the full Aqua Amazon travel42 Review? travel42 features professionally written reviews of more than 300 cruise ships, 78 cruise lines and more than 3,000 hotels in nearly 200 popular cruise embarkation ports worldwide, plus 7,000 additional destination hotels. Visit www.travel-42.com or call 1.866.566.8136 to learn more about subscribing. Lima, Peru-based Aqua Expeditions refurbished its 12-suite Aqua Amazon vessel in 2013. The ship has been sailing the Peruvian Amazon since 2007. She holds 24 passengers in 12 cabins, eight of which are suites. The 130-ft-long Aqua Amazon (formerly the Aqua) received an updated interior designed by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig, who also oversaw the first incarnation of the ship's design. The vessel's common areas received new flooring and furniture, and there is a new awning over the ex... Subscribe to travel42 to read the full review » Copyright (c) 2016 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. travel42.


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Take route 76 East. When you approach Philadelphia the road divides into 676 and 76. Stay on 76 East heading toward the Philadelphia Airport.
Exit from the right at #346B Grays Ferry Avenue/University Avenue.
Bearing straight ahead toward the Universities. When you get near the hospitals you will pass under a pedestrian bridge marked Veteran Affairs/Medical Center.
After you pass under this bridge you want to turn left at the third light toward Baltimore Avenue
When you turn, be sure to stay in the left lane marked for Woodland Avenue. After the traffic light you will pass a cemetery on the left and trolley station on the right.
Proceed past Woodland Terrace to the fork in the road. You want to bear right onto Chester Avenue. The Gables is at 4520 Chester Avenue. You want to go to the fourth stop sign and turn left onto 46th Street. The Gables is on the left corner
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Full SubmissionSubmission by The Access Initiative (TAI) for UNCSD 2012 (Rio+20) I ?Introduction The Access Initiative (TAI): TAI is the world?s largest network of civil society organizations working to ensure that people have the right and ability to influence decisions about the natural resources that sustain their communities. TAI is 12 years old and represents over 250 civil society organizations in over 50 countries. This is our formal input to the Rio+20 compilation document and it is based on rigorous and robust assessments we have done on Principle 10 related laws, institutions and implementation in each of our countries, our three demands (3D) campaign in the run up to Rio+20, and our active participation in preparatory meetings, regional meetings and high level meetings leading to Rio+20. This submission is also supported by 180 individuals from all over the world who have signed a petition to UNDESA supporting the proposals contained here. The petition and individuals are set out in Annex 1. Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration: The right to obtain information, right to participate in decision-making and the right to seek justice are a bundle of valuable rights which we call ?access rights?. The access rights have their origins and roots in human rights recognized by a number of international instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These rights were recognized in Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration and are fundamental to good environmental governance. Progress has been made in many countries through ?access delivery mechanisms? such as environmental impact assessment procedures, pollution release and transfer registers, freedom of information laws, public comment and hearing procedures, zoning and planning procedures and environmental courts and tribunals. But many gaps remain and need to be filled. Weak implementation of access rights has come about because governments have failed to provide the political will, necessary institutional and legal infrastructure and resources necessary for their full realization. Deliberate obstruction by vested interests that have inequitably benefited from closed and unaccountable governance regimes has contributed to the failure. Even where access rights are supported by national laws, secretive bureaucratic cultures have thwarted their full enjoyment by citizens. The lack of capacity building for government and civil society and the absence of basic information systems are two other factors that have prevented the wider enjoyments of the benefits of Principle 10.
- weak implementation across all three pillars of Principle 10 (information access, public participation and access to justice);
- weak laws on public participation and access to justice; and
- the lack of affirmative legal rights for empowering the poor and marginalized groups to have a voice and say in decisions that affect them.


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A Kent County woman was cited for driving a school bus carrying Seaford School District students off the road in Sussex County Thursday.
The 2008 Freightliner owned by Chambers Bus Company was heading southeast on Cool Branch Road, southeast of Seaford, about 3:15 p.m. when the bus left the roadway at a curve just west of Kaye Road, Delaware State Police Master Cpl. Gary Fournier said. The school bus ended up in a farm field, where it became stuck in the mud, he said.
The bus driver, Susan M. Burgess, 41, of Magnolia, was cited for failure to maintain a single lane and failure to provide proof of insurance, Fournier said.
Six students suffered minor injuries as a result of the accident, Fournier said. The six students, ranging in age from 10 to 17, all were treated at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford for non-life-threatening injuries.
Traffic near Cool Branch Road was impacted for about an hour while police investigated and cleared the crash.
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