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Richard Marshall signs 3-year deal with Miami Dolphins
Richard Marshall announced Wednesday he signed a three-year deal with the Miami Dolphins.
"Just agreed with the dolphins on a 3 yr deal they made me stay in Miami lol," Marshall said via Twitter.
ESPN.com reported the deal was worth $16 million, including $6 million guaranteed.
Marshall visited the Dolphins' training facility in Davie on Wednesday, according to a team spokesman.
Marshall (5-11, 198 pounds) started 9-of-16 games last season with 69 tackles, three interceptions and two sacks. He spent five season with the Carolina Panthers before he joined the Arizona Cardinals last season.
Miami is looking for a corner back for nickel and dime situations to replace Will Allen.
Marshall would likely compete with Nolan Carroll and Jimmy Wilson for playing time.
Marshall was active on Twitter throughout the brief process alerting his followers to his visit, then with his announcement Wednesday night. He later thanked Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chansi Stuckey for a congratulatory Tweet.


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2014 Outdoor: Kiser qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary round in the 5000m and placed 20 with a time of 16.36.67…swept the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m at the Western Athletic Conference Championships for the first time in WAC history…helped aid the women to a 2014 Outdoor Western Athletic Conference Championship title… was voted Women's Outstanding Track Performer of the year and also won the High Point Award...she also placed 19 at the Payton Jordan Invitational with a time of 16:21.29 in the 5000m.
2014 Indoor: Redshirted the 2014 Indoor Season
2013 Cross Country: Kiser helped lead the Vandal women to their fourth-consecutive WAC Championship...she was named the WAC women's cross country athlete of the year for the second consecutive year for her first place finish over the 5K course with a time of 17:15.70...finished 16th at the NCAA West Regionals with a rime of 20:04 over the 6K course...placed second at the Bronco Invite over he 6K course witht the fastest time in Idaho of 20:19.7
2013 Outdoor: Kiser was named the 2013 WAC Women's Track Athlete of the Year...She won the women's 5000m at the WAC Championships in Arlington, Texas...Her time of 17:01.08 was five seconds faster than the second-place runner...Kiser also took gold in the 10,000m run...She set a new stadium record with a time of 35:20.35...Earlier in the season at the Mt. SAC Relays, Kiser set a school and WAC record in the 5000m...Her time of 15:44.06 smashed the Idaho school record set in 1982 by nearly 26-seconds and broke the WAC record by 17-seconds.
2013 Indoor: Kiser finished fifth in the women's 3000m in her second-consecutive NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship appearance....She posted a time of 9:07.76...Kiser broke the WAC Championship meet record in the women's 3000m, running a time of 9:40.35...She broke her own record of 9:45.11...Kiser also helped the women's distance medley relay team to its third WAC title...the team crossed the finish in a time of 11:46.10...Kiser broke her own WAC and Idaho school record time in the 3000m at the Husky Classic...She finished fourth in the race with a time of 9:04.74, besting her previous career best time of 9:07.23...The record-breaking time ranked fifth in the NCAA in 2013...She also set the WAC and Idaho school record in the mile...She posted a time of 4:37.55, making it the 22nd fastest time in 2013.
2012 Indoor: Kiser had a breakout sophomore season indoors … earned USTFCCCA Second-Team All-America honors in the 3000m after finishing 13th at the NCAA Indoor Championships with a time of 9:26.88 … broke the Idaho school record and WAC all-time record on Feb. 11 at the Husky Classic with a time of 9:07.23 in the 3000m and in doing so, became just the second Vandal woman to achieve the NCAA indoor automatic qualifying standard … by qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championships, Kiser became just the second woman in Idaho history to qualify for the NCAA Championships in cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field … won the WAC title in the 3000m with a WAC Championship meet-record time of 9:45.11 … won the women's mile at the WAC Championships with a time of 4:45.67 … ran the anchor leg of Idaho's first-place and WAC Championship meet-record-setting distance medley relay that posted an 11:41.67 and won by a 35-second margin … opened her season on Jan. 28 with a meet-record time of 4:42.41 in the mile at the Cougar Indoor … ran a career-best 2:10.65 in a second-place finish in the 800m at the Vandal Jamboree on Feb. 3 … Winter WAC All-Academic honoree.
2011 Cross Country: Kiser qualified for her first career NCAA Championships meet, where she placed 85th with a time of 20:54, Idaho's second-highest individual finish in school history … was the first Vandal woman to qualify for the NCAA Championships in cross country since 2004 … USTFCCCA All-Region honoree after an 18th-place finish at the NCAA West Region Championships … earned First-Team All-WAC honors after finishing second overall at the WAC Championships with a time of 17:55.8 … led Idaho to its second straight WAC team championship … a three-time Verizon WAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week selection … the top collegiate finisher in the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational (16:55.3), the Dellinger Invitational (16:45.71), the Sundodger Invitational (20:58.43) and the Inland Northwest Cross Country Classic (14:11.3) … USTFCCCA Division I All-Academic Team and Fall WAC All-Academic honoree.
2011 Outdoor: Kiser continued her strong freshman campaign outdoors and joined teammate Alycia Butterworth as the first Idaho true freshmen women to qualify for an NCAA meet … finished 32nd in the NCAA West semifinal round of the 5000m with a time of 16:53.10 … led nearly from start to finish with a time of 16:47.89 to claim the title in the 5000m at the WAC Championships … moved into fourth all-time at Idaho after posting a 16:36.12 in the 5000m at the Mt. SAC Relays on Apr. 15 … took fifth in the 1500m at the Oregon Twilight with a time of 4:26.30 that puts her at fourth all-time at Idaho in the event … also ran a career-best 2:14.74 in the 800m at the Beach Invitational on Apr. 16 … WAC Spring All-Academic honoree.
2011 Indoor: Kiser claimed a pair of gold medals at her first career WAC Indoor Championships meet as a freshman ... ran the third leg of Idaho's title-winning distance medley relay that posted a time of 11:48.25 ... cruised to her first individual WAC title in the 3000m with a time of 9:53.78 ... was the only female WAC freshman to earn two golds and two first-team all-WAC honors at the meet ... posted career bests of 2:16.37 in the 800m at the UW Invitational, 4:52.30 in the mile run at the Husky Classic and 9:43.41 in the 3000m at the UW Indoor Open during the season.
2010 Cross Country: Kiser was Idaho's top finisher in two races during the season ... took sixth overall in 17:51 and earned first-team all-WAC honors to help Idaho claim the team title at the WAC Championships ... was the first Vandal to cross the line at the NCAA West Regional Championships with a 6k time of 21:25.50 and a 64th overall finish ... took ninth at the Sundodger Invitational with an Idaho freshman-record time of 21:30.79 to lead the Vandals to a second-place team finish ... helped the Vandals open the season with a team title at the All-Idaho Cup by finishing eighth overall with a time of 18:45.84 ... Idaho's second finisher in a team-title effort at the Charles Bowles Invitational, where she went sixth overall in 17:42.20 ... finished 15th overall, second among Vandals, at the Dellinger Invitational with a time of 20:50.21
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JOB TITLE: Corporal/Investigator/School Liaison
DEPARTMENT: Police
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Captain/Sergeant
DIRECTION OF OTHERS: General supervision over police officers and other staff as assigned.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent and licensed or eligible for license with the State of Minnesota Peace Officer and Standards Board. Completion of the basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent. Minimum of four years work experience as a fully commissioned police officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NATURE OF WORK: Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance and administration of investigation, school liaison activities, related law enforcement activities, and any other duty as required.
I. Reviews a variety of police related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others.
II. Evaluates officers' investigations based on circumstances and evidence to determine whether future investigation is needed.
III. Makes day-to-day police assignments as required by the needs of the service.
IV. Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation. Develops new approaches to investigate problems.
V. Assist supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses.
VI. Maintains contact with police personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities.
VII. Personally participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing charges, testifying in court, and related activities.
VIII. Maintains normal availability by radio, MDC, or telephone, for consultation on major emergencies.
IX. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
X. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
XI. Interrogates suspects and witnesses; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular crashes; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victims, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scene of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders. Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Signs and files complaints and juvenile petitions.
XII. Prepares a variety of reports and records, reports of investigation, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.
XIII. Coordinates activities with supervisors or other City departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administration, and Municipal Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies, and procedures.
XIV. Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities as needed.
XV. Reviews, evaluates, and develops programs, policies, and procedures for various departmental operations.
XVI. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities.
XVII. Conducts background investigations as directed.
XVIII. Maintains evidence integrity when directed.
I. Develops public understanding of work and activities of the department.
A. Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police activities as assigned.
B. Assists citizens with such matters as crime prevention, drug resistance, etc.
C. Follows up on citizen complaints in areas pertaining to public peace and safety.
D. Maintain good relations with industries, news media, businesses, other public agencies and the general public in the course of maintaining public peace and safety.
E. Answers citizen questions and requests for materials and information.
F. Participates in public education programs regarding work of the department.
G. Attends meetings of civic organizations, schools, and other public functions to promote programs of the department.
I. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of promotion a valid State of Minnesota driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
I. Ability to meet department's physical standards.
I. Basic Law Enforcement training or Police Officers Standards and Training certification or equivalent.
I. Employee may be required, but limited to the operation of the following: police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun, other weapons as required, Taser, handcuffs, intoxilyzer, pager, first aid equipment, A.E.D., MDC, personal computer, word processing software, fax, and telephone.
I. Hours may vary, but generally work on steady shifts that are bid out by seniority on an annual basis, extended hours, emergency call outs, and on weekends and holidays. This is a non-exempt position.
II. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places, and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, vibration, may be involved in physical confrontations.
III. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


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On 29th May, 1913, Le Sacre du printemps, composed by Igor Stravinsky for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and choreographed by Nijinsky, caused a scandal at its premiere in Paris. Since then this volcanic work has become 'the 9th symphony of the 20th century' and has inspired numerous choreographers. For the centenary of Le Sacre, Sasha Waltz will create for her dancers her version of the work.
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MTBK, I said Yo, Son. I'm sure your busy puttin punkasses in there place, but I think you could take five seconds out of your life to be sociable and return with a 'Hey What's Shakin' or even just a 'Howdy Do'
I've probably been writing my post when you were posting. Which may explain why I haven't been hearing (reading?) you.I didn't mean to offend you, but I'm trying to get Mag to stop, he really isn't this idiotic... Maybe he's on drugs.
Anyhow, now that that's out of the way, I'm just going to duck out of here without another comment.
Mario, I love you. I want to ride you like the wild, black stallion you are.
Too late for that.I've probably been writing my post when you were posting. Which may explain why I haven't been hearing (reading?) you.
Anyhow, now that that's out of the way, I'm just going to duck out of here without another comment.
Aww nocturneee! Don't wanna come out and playyyy!? You were big shit about 20 minutes ago! Your big and tough when your disrespecting the Elites like some sort of big fucking tough guy! You can push around Pichubro and Eve and Mex like a big bad man but once a bigger man shows up your busy cowaring somwhere DOING HOMEWORK or eating you weight in fucking bagelbites!!! Fucking bitch.
Hey man don't bring Bagel bites into this. Use some lame food, like bagged onion rings.
"I'll go," said Chagataev. "But what will I do there? Build socialism?"
"What else?" said the secretary.
Heh, I like him.... He's entertaining.
Sorry, it was the first thing that came to mind. Bagged onion rings it is.
Nah, it needs to be something fat loser nerds like.
Hot Pockets?
Hey nocturne, what kinds of foods do you eat when your cowaring like a big fat pussy?
You seriously think you can just sit here and disrespect whoever the fuck you please and pretend you own the place without the real dog coming back to guard his fucking yard!? Welcome to motherfucking Black knight country you fat pussy! You will respect my land, my people, and me you useless little fucking faggot. Do you understand me!? No get the fuck off my forum!
el oh el
Kudos Mario. This is truly a good day indeed
I'm just glad to not be on this end of the shitstick this time, I'm going to duck out though so I don't get into this shit
The battle has only begun. Go on, I'm not one to hog, get some shots in there too, I came to give the people redemtion. I'm sure he'll be swallowing footlongs without the bun for at least another hour, pleanty of time to lay into him.
The shit stick really is just you posting in response to me, which usually ends in humiliation for me.


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The Stuttgart Advertising and Promotion Board has approved its first application, although that application has not been submitted as of yet. The Board approved Stuttgart Parks and Recreation Director Mike Drewett to receive $1,500 to apply for the 11-year-old state championship tournament to be held in Stuttgart.
"State tournaments are big and they usually last for six days," Drewett said. "They will come from as far away as Bentonville to Texarkana."
The passage of the recent Improvement Bond by voters will allow Drewett to make much needed improvements to Reinsch Complex to make the fields and grounds more inviting to patrons.
"When we get done with the fields it will be able to rain two-inches and in two hours we will be able to play," Drewett said. "We are getting it set up to do better tournaments, and the parking will be improved when we pave and buy more needed land for parking."
The parks will also be putting in, on their own, new 60- to 80-foot pavilions.
"We should be ready to go next spring," Drewett said. "We are trying to stay on top of it and get it done as soon as possible."
Which is why the director was in front of the A&P Board Thursday during its regularly scheduled meeting. After bond money is spent, there is not extra money in the budget to apply for the state tournament bid.
If the bid is not accepted the money will be returned to the A&P Board.
In other business, the Board approved its application and will have those available for other groups in Stuttgart.
"The goal of the A&P is to promote Stuttgart, we can make it more inviting," Shashwat Goyal, Stuttgart A&P Board member, said.
The next Stuttgart A&P Board meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Stuttgart City Hall, located at 304 S. Maple St. The meetings are open to the public.
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February 3, 2013
UP IN SMOKE – Rep. Elliot Glassheim wants to help North Dakotans quit smoking. The Grand Forks Democrat thinks a good way to do that is to boost the state's cigarette tax from 44 cents a pack to $....
"lies and distortions continues as long as the stupid party remains"
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"The beatings will continue until the morale improves."
Great, muleskinner!
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I feel I cannot take it anymore that people die of secondhand smoke....I feel I would rather they die at the hand of government....a government that needs to protect itself from it's citizenry, the people that operate under the guise of "protecting liberties"....
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muleskinner your relative probably died of second hand smoke or what type of work did your relative do?
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I had a relative who never smoked his entire life. He died of lung cancer.
Mr. Glassheim wants the apply the old adage 'the beatings will continue until the morale improves' with his tax proposal.
It ain't gonna work.
Why not sue tobacco farmers? Put them out of business. Why not? Like Obama wants to do with coal.
Stupid hypocrites! Fascist Pigs!
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Veritas, 73Hockey & disgusted, GREAT posts.
Veritas, I'm still chuckling about your list...for his own good...
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The assault on alledged poor health activities is done under the guise of increased health care costs to the masses. Let's cut to the chase and tax those who 'abuse' the health system directly. Things like ER visits for sore finger from writing, (I am NOT kidding), running to the doctor for every sniffle, etc. On one hand the government pushes for check-ups, tests, etc etc and on the other hand say we are spending too much for health care. As for the smoke tax, they need mor money to fund the CHIPS. The solution? Get the government out of health care, period. why didn't add 75% tax to alcohol to reduce drunk driving?
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No matter how much tax you put on cigarettes it is not going to reduce the number of smokers. It is up to the individual whether or not they want to quit or can quit. My old man forced me to quit in the 5th grade! Cold Turkey! Very Cold Turkey! :-) Never ever smoked again!
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I will go with the additional cigarette tax on one condition, by the way I am not a smoker but am tired of these anti-smoking communists that think they can run everybody.
Here is my condition: A tax will be collected for every pound overweight someone is based on a doctor's note stating what the individual's ideal body weight is. Like this- Ideal weight is 180 but man weighs 205 resulting in 25 pounds of taxable weight. Taxes paid are say $.10 per pound, resulting in this man paying $2.50 in tax to pay for State healthcare that I am paying for right now and yes we ALL pay for it, even if we aren't overweight, sound familiar? Now does anyone see how stupid this is getting?
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February 18-27 St. George Area
Come experience beautiful homes throughout the breathtaking landscapes of Washington County. Offering you a self-guided adventure, the tour can take up to 2 days (at a comfortable pace).
The event kicks off with a Parade of Homes Banquet. This casual sit-down dinner will feature a Western theme. It will be held on February 17 at the Best Western Abbey Inn (1129 S. Bluff, St. George). Banquet sponsors are Washington County Board of Realtors and Zions Bank. Banquet reservations will be accepted beginning February 1. Tickets are $12.50 per person. To purchase tickets or for further information, visit paradehome.com.
June 3-18 Utah Valley Area
Offering price ranges from entry-level to multi-million dollar homes, Utah County offers scenic locations that you are sure to fall in love with. Booths displaying building products, services and features will be located at every stop along the way so you can get ideas for your home project or simply learn more about the featured home you've visited. Renderings of the homes and floor plans will be featured in the official magazine.
Your $10 ticket will gain you entrance into every home each day of the parade as well as offering you a "Bonus Entrance" stamp so you can re-enter your 3 favorite homes for a second look. To purchase tickets or for more information about dates and times, visit uvparade.com.


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- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
- Stakeholder type: Major Group
- Name: Aviva
- Submission Document: Download
Full SubmissionConvention on Corporate Sustainability Reporting A policy proposal for corporate sustainability reporting to be mandated for the advancement of a Green Economy for The UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) ? Aviva is the world?s sixth largest insurance group. We provide 44.5 million customers with insurance, savings and investment products with total worldwide sales in 2010 of �47.1 billion. We are the UK?s largest insurer with over 14 million customers. Our combination of life, health and general insurance is unique in its scale and breadth in the UK market. Aviva plc are in the top 10% of socially responsible companies globally in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. ? Aviva Investors is the global asset management business of Aviva plc. The business delivers investment management solutions, services and client-driven performance to clients worldwide. Aviva Investors operates in 14 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and the United Kingdom with assets under management of �269 billion at 30 June 2011. ? We are calling on all United Nations member states to commit to develop a Convention that mandates company boards to consider sustainability issues, and to integrate those issues that they consider to be material within the reporting cycle, in their Annual Report and Accounts ? or explain why if they do not. We are also looking for effective mechanisms for investors to hold companies to account on the quality of their disclosures, including for instance, an advisory vote at the AGM. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: ? Governments first referred to environmental reporting at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992. ? A large number of companies now report on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and it has been demonstrated that there is a direct correlation between sustainable business practices and the longer-term financial success of that company. ? At present however, there is no globally accepted rule requiring reporting of ESG performance. Despite the large number of companies publishing such reports, the vast majority of companies fail to do so. ? We proffer that a requirement for a company to consider and report on a sustainability issues will create the right kind of discussions within boardrooms, throughout firms and encourage investors to think about the sustainability of the firm. This will help capital to be allocated to more sustainable, responsible companies and strengthen the long term sustainability of the financial system. ? If a Sustainable Green Economy is to be reached, the time has now come for sustainability reporting to become standard practice. This can be achieved by the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) conference committing to develop a Convention on Corporate Sustainability reporting. ? It is now almost twenty years since the first Earth Summit, as such we believe next year offers a momentous opportunity to move this agenda forward at a global level. Progress Governments first referred to environmental reporting at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992. In Agenda 21 of the Conference, governments agreed that business and industry should be ?encouraged to adopt and report on their environmental records, as well as on the use of energy and natural resources?. We recognise and support the considerable progress that has been made since then. There have been a number of initiatives under the UN umbrella promoting sustainability reporting. Such initiatives include UN Global Compact, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI). There has been progress in company policy, for example, since its launch in 2000, over 8,700 companies have signed up to The United Nations Global Compact, which covers the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. There has also been progress in guidance for companies from Governments ? such as through the recent further strengthening of the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises. And progress by investors ? more than 900 institutional investors from 48 countries with over $30 trillion in assets signed up to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment. They were launched just five years ago. All of these investors recognise that that environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues can affect the performance of investment portfolios. However, despite this progress, we are still a very long way indeed from the ultimate aim of transparency, comparability and relevance of corporate sustainability reporting. In other words, these progressive voluntary initiatives have not been enough - for example so far less than two per cent of listed companies have opted into the Global Compact. The Transparency and Accountability Gap Sustainable Stock Exchanges, an initiative by UNPRI, UNCTAD and Global Compact has been urging all stock market listing authorities to make it a listing requirement that companies consider how responsible and sustainable their business model is and put a forward-looking sustainability strategy to the vote at their AGM. Aside from a few notable examples such as the Singapore, Johannesburg and Istanbul Exchanges, there has yet to see a serious commitment from stock exchanges to make changes to their listing rules. This is reflected by analysis which indicates that at present more than 75% of the companies covered by Bloomberg do not currently disclose their sustainability performance. It is our belief that stock markets require the support from governments and regulators. This is why we believe this is a relevant issue for the global forum of the Earth Summit. The business case for sustainability reporting According to a recent McKinsey survey, more than 50 percent of executives consider sustainability ?very? or ?extremely? important in a wide range of areas, including overall corporate strategy. The internal and external value that companies have found in sustainability management and reporting is widely documented. Sustainability reporting increases innovation and competition and at the same time makes organisations more accountable for their impacts. The evidence for the business case is building as uptake of reporting increases. To cite two examples: Goldman Sachs is one of the firms to have carried out analysis of the relationship between how companies address ESG issues and the returns they generate. It contends that in a number of sectors there is a direct correlation between sustainable business practices and the longer-term financial success of that company. WestLB also published a study of the materiality of extra-financial factors based on a sample of 540 European firms. It found evidence of a link between extra-financial risk, cost of capital to a firm and shareholder value. The report suggested that compiling a sustainability report was among the most important catalysts for change ? contributing to accumulation of knowledge, questioning of processes and the establishment of suitable structures and practices. Some organizations are now producing integrated reports, a form of corporate report that brings together financial performance Data with material information about an organization?s strategy, governance, performance and prospects in a way that reflects the economic, political, social and environmental context within which it operates. An integrated report provides a clear and concise representation of how an organization creates value, now and in the future. n August 2010, the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC) was established to create a globally accepted framework for integrated reporting. The objective is that through integrated reporting many more companies and their stakeholders will become aware of sustainability performance measurement and disclosure and start acting on this information. The market case for sustainability reporting Markets are driven by information. If the information they receive is short term and thin then these characteristics will define our markets. If companies do not provide an assessment of the broader Environmental, Social and Governance risks and opportunities to which their business model is exposed, then how can the market assess the sustainability of that company's growth? Recent years have seen an increasing interest from markets in sustainability performance Data disclosed in reports. There is considerable evidence that investors require this information and there has also been seen some major investment such as Thompson Reuters and Bloomberg adding to the Data set that they provide investors, while rating agencies such as Standard & Poors have created ESG indices for India, Egypt and the MENA region. Within 60 days after the launch of the product on Bloomberg terminals 11.5m hits on the ESG Data points were recorded. At the time of writing, Bloomberg estimates that about one thousand users now use Bloomberg just for ESG analysis. They also report that the number of users is increasing with more conventional asset managers approaching Bloomberg regarding the product. While the number of reporters is growing, including in emerging economies such as Brazil, China and India, and the quality of reporting improves, sustainability reporting far from achieving its full potential. At the current rate it would take decades before sustainability reporting is common practice across global markets. This means that regulators, investors and stakeholders know little or nothing of the sustainability practices and impacts of the vast majority of the world?s large companies. Markets will not routinely use sustainability information as long as only a minority of companies report. A critical mass of sustainability information is needed to inform markets and enable performance benchmarking and analysis. Companies that do not report withhold from the markets information that is important for the assessment of medium to long term risk and value. By leaving information gaps and creating asymmetries of information, non-reporting companies impose a cost on the markets and undermine its effective functioning. The world needs to move from the innovative and pioneering approach of a minority of companies to a true global mainstream practice for all companies. A CONVENTION ON CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING We are calling for the member states at the United Nations 2012 Earth Summit to: ? Acknowledge the growing practice of sustainability reporting and its current and potential contribution to the transition towards a Green Economy. ? Note that the increased quantity and quality of Data available through sustainability reporting can be a powerful tool to help markets work more efficiently. ? Commit to develop a global policy framework requiring of all listed and large private companies to consider sustainability issues and to integrate material sustainability information within the reporting cycle, in their Annual Report and Accounts ? or explain why if they do not. The global policy framework (which can take the form of a Convention) should adhere to three key principles: ? Report or Explain ? establish a report or explain approach to sustainability reporting policy ? Transparency ? enhance transparency by requiring national measures which would mandate the integration of material sustainability issues within the company reporting cycle, in their Annual Report and Accounts; ? Accountability ? provide effective mechanisms for investors and all stakeholders to hold companies to account on the quality of their disclosures, including for instance an advisory vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Corporate boards should be required to consider the future sustainability of the firm that they govern. The sustainability strategy should include performance targets; recent trend Data and some level of external assurance. We would expect it to consider factors such as: use of natural resources; levels of workforce training; impact on local communities; the business model and the regulatory context. Companies will also have the option of publishing the explanation as to why the board considers such a strategy to be unnecessary. Importantly, this initiative is a market based mechanism that promotes enhanced self regulation within the market. individual nations would be free to choose whether to implement this in primary legislation, in their regional Company Law, or via the listing authorities. APPENDIX A - POLICY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Are you setting out a standard that all companies must adopt? No. We merely ask for the support of governments to make corporate sustainability reporting a ?report or explain? requirement and for this report or explanation, in whatever form it takes, to be put to shareholder approval at the AGM. However, we are not dictating the form it should take. This will provide corporations with the freedom to define their own reporting and where they determine that it is not necessary, outline why. This will also ensure that the report is based on the board?s best thinking. Those companies yet to explore reporting in this area may review the excellent work already done in this area by the Global Reporting Initiative, the Global Compact, UNCTAD, and the International Integrated Reporting Committee - all of whom have produced useful guidance on reporting on ESG issues. 2. Why have you focused on asking boards to publish their thinking rather than for example proposing a sustainability reporting regulation? We do not think it possible to craft a regulation that specifies a sufficiently detailed reporting template on the rich diversity of corporations around the world. Consequently, we have decided against proposing heavy handed regulation that tries to enforce one reporting template. This is also because regulation is often slow moving, lags the market, and encourages a minimum compliance mentality within the company. We are seeking to stimulate a substantive board discussion on the risks and opportunities to a company arising from sustainable development, as well as the creation of their strategic response. We are also anticipating that some companies will seek to compete on the quality of their disclosure in this area (as, indeed, is already the case). Equally, however, we do not have blind faith that markets will self regulate toward sustainability. The evidence for spontaneous progress on a purely voluntary basis is that it will be slow. 3. What needs to change within the system if it were to adopt your recommendation? This will vary for different jurisdictions. For example, where the regional code of Corporate Governance is embedded within the listing rules then this document could be updated, requiring the support of all the bodies that govern this code. Where it is guided by the exchange itself, then the exchange can update the code itself. Where guided by primary legislation, then this will need to be changed. Could a principle-based international reference framework for reporting on Sustainability improve the comparability and relevance of CSR reporting? Yes. We believe in four principles: 1. Transparency - that all companies should be required to integrate a sustainability strategy into their report and accounts ? or to explain to the market why they can not do this 2. Accountability - This report or the explanation should be put to an investor vote. This vote should encourage investors to read the information, form an opinion, and provide feedback to the company. 3. Responsibility - Board duties should explicitly include setting the company?s values and standards and ensuring that its obligations to its shareholders and other stakeholders are understood and met. 4. Incentives - Companies should state in remuneration reports whether the remuneration committee consider ESG factors which are of material relevance to the sustainability and long term interests of the company when setting remuneration of executive directors; aligning remuneration with the interests of shareholders and other key stakeholders, including customers and employees.


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Elkhart County manufacturing led county to top nation in job growth
GOSHEN — Elkhart County led the nation in job growth between September 2011 and September 2012, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Thursday, March 28.
"Elkhart, Ind., had the largest percentage increase in employment (6.9 percent) among the largest U.S. counties," according to Thursday's announcement. The national growth rate was 1.6 percent.
Manufacturing led the way in Elkhart County, gaining 4,734 jobs over that time, a growth of 10.1 percent, according to the BLS quarterly census of employment and wages. "In Elkhart County, what else but manufacturing," said Dave Daugherty, president of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce.
Manufacturing has an oversize importance to our economy, and roughly half of Elkhart County manufacturing is related to the recreational vehicle industry. That industry has seen strong growth over the last couple of years.
According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, RV shipments grew 13.6 percent in 2012, and they are off to a strong start for this year, with January up 30 percent over the previous January, and February up 6 percent over the previous February.
That led to new positions at RV makers — the RVIA estimates 83 percent of all North American RVs are made in and around Elkhart County — and at RV suppliers.
Manufacturers outside the RV industry have been seeing growth, too. "Drive around the industrial park and you'll see things are happening," said Daugherty. "About every sector's looking up," with growth by firms like MasterBrand Cabinets, Benteler Automotive and Wieland Design. "It's looking pretty good, and right now it looks like the future's going to be pretty good, too," he said.
Still, the BLS showed unemployment at 10.3 percent in January this year, though local officials question the accuracy of those figures.
Thursday's announcement was the second time since the recession that the county topped national job growth, reaching the top for growth between March 2010 and March 2011.
While jobs grew over the previous September, during the same period average weekly wages dropped slightly in Elkhart County. We recorded a decline of 0.3 percent, but that still put us ahead of most of the country, which saw an average decline of 1.1 percent in weekly wages.
At the opposite end of the state, Vanderburgh County had the third largest percentage decrease in the nation for jobs over the same period.


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Spearfish, SD – Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Football announced their second signings of 20 football recruits which brings the incoming recruiting class to 40 prospects for the 2007 fall season. Included in the second signing of the year are nine athletes from South Dakota and four from Wyoming. Scott commented, "With the exception of a kid or two more this will wrap up our signings for the year. We expect to have ninety to ninety-five young men for fall camp. Overall we had a good year recruiting South Dakota where we signed fifteen kids from throughout the state". The season kicks off on September 1st when the Yellow Jackets take the road to meet Carroll College at Helena, Montana. First home game is September 8th where the Jackets will host Wisconsin Eau Claire.
Jordan Lakatos, QB – 6', 185, Fr. – Sioux Falls, SD (Washington High School)
An outstanding recruit for the Yellow Jackets where Jordan has the quarterback mentality and skills to make an impression early on. A two-year starter for the Warriors where he earned 2006 All Greater Dakota Athletic Conference honors, Honorable Mention Elite 45, and was selected Team Captain. Parents – Charles & Laureen Lakatos
Cole Nicholas, DE – 6'2' 210, Fr. – Colome, SD (Gregory High School)
Impressed coaches with his work ethic and hustle on the field along with being the Vice President of the National Honor Society. Cole earned All State Honors as a defensive end in 2006. Competes in basketball and track where he is a three-time state qualifier in the discus. Parents – David & Kathy Nicholas
Mitch Petersen, WR – 5'8, 165, Fr. – Hurley, SD (Hurley High School)
Mitch earned All Conference and Honorable Mention All State honors his senior year at running back, but will switch to receiver his first year at the college level. Parents – Ronald & Lisa Petersen
Nick Petersen, OL – 6'5, 250, Fr. – Brandon, SD (Brandon Valley High School)
Comes to Black Hills State with a great frame and good feet. Nick's upside is huge as his potential hasn't even been tapped yet. Will need time to develop the strength to match his size. A starter the past two season seasons at Brandon Valley. Parents – Bruce & Karen Petersen
John Soriano, RB – 5'8, 175, Jr. – Spearfish, SD (Spearfish High School & Dickinson State)
Soriano joined the Yellow Jackets just prior to spring ball after transferring in January to Black Hills State University. Earned All State Honors in 2003 where he helped lead Spearfish High School to the State Championship. A very quick and durable running back who will figure into the backfield rotation with a productive summer and fall camp. Parents – Paul & Pam Soriano
Casey Kaubisch, K – 6'3, 175, Fr. – Sturgis, SD (Sturgis Brown High School)
Impressed the coaches during a spring workout where he had good range and consistency. Lettered this past year in both football and soccer for the Scoopers. Will be one of four kickers in camp competing for the kicking duties. Parents – Scott & Sheila Kaubisch
JR Toles, LB – 5'10, 200, Fr. – Rapid City, SD (Rapid City Central High School)
Toles earned three varsity letters while playing defensive end and linebacker for the Cobblers. Made a strong impression on the Yellow Jacket coaching staff during a spring workout. Will begin his college career playing outside linebacker. Parents – Robert & Helen Toles
Joshua Butterick-Sitch, DB – 5'8, 160, Fr. – Rapid City, SD (Rapid City Central High School)
Josh earned three letters for the Cobblers. Left his mark on defense where he was second on the team in interceptions playing corner back including returning one for a touchdown. Will play either defensive back or receiver for the Yellow Jackets in the fall. Parents – Jack Sitch & DeeDee Wilt
Lorne Ruzicka, Punter, Fr. – Belle Fourche, SD (Belle Fourche High School)
Earned All Conference honors this past year for the Broncs after playing on the offensive and defensive lines as well as punting. Will concentrate on punting for the Yellow Jackets this fall. Parents – Leland & Teir Ruzicka
Tyler Fenner, TE – 6'1, 205, Jr. – Douglas, WY (Douglas High School)
Tyler joined the squad the winter during off season training and competed at receiver during spring drills where his effort earned him a spot on the squad. A successful two sport athlete (football & basketball) at Douglas High School where he earned all state honors in 2005. Fenner will move to tight end in the fall. Parents – Bob & Carol Fenner
Dexter Nast, OL – 6'1, 250, Fr. – Rock Springs, WY (Rock Springs High School)
Played on both the offensive and defensive lines his senior year for the Tigers. Dexter will compete on the offensive line this fall for the Yellow Jackets. Has good strength and can play either the guard or center positions. Parents – jerry Stroud & Vicki Nast
Drew Powell, RB – 5'10, 155, Fr. – Buffalo, WY (Buffalo High School)
Earned All Conference and All State this past year at running back for the Bison. Drew is very quick and will play either in the slot as a receiver or half-back on the offensive side of the ball. Competed in three sports in high school where he earned all state honors in track and basketball. Parents – Daniel & Jacki Powell
Daniel Helwig, QB/WR – 6'3, 180, Fr. – Upton, WY (Upton High School)
An outstanding athlete who played a number of skill positions in high school. Has a great frame and runs well – played quarterback, receiver, defensive back, and long snapped in earning All State honors and being selected to play in the Shrine All Star game. Parents – Brian & Debra Helwig
Miguel Garcia, DL – 6'2, 320, Fr. – Greeley, CO (Greeley West High School)
A very large defensive lineman who moves pretty well enabling him to earn All Conference & Honorable Mention All State honors in the Colorado 4A ranks. Garcia also wrestled in high school and played baseball. Mother – Mary Garcia
Micah Nielsen, K – 6', 160, Fr. – Fort Collins, CO (Rocky Mountain High School)
Micah demonstrated a strong and accurate leg this winter on his campus visit. Earned Honorable Mention Academic All State his junior and senior years while competing in Colorado's highest level (5A). Nielsen will compete for the kicking job this fall. Parents – David & Kathy Nielsen
Lane Varner, DB – 6'1, 170, Fr. – Delta, CO (Delta High School)
Lane earned a number of football honors during his high school career. Was selected to the All Conference team while earning Defensive MVP and both defensive back and receiver MVP team honors in his junior and senior years. High school position coach was former Yellow Jacket stand out Kirk McLaughlin. Parents – Dane & Holly Varner
Bryan Beaulieu, OL – 6'1, 265, Fr. – Tehachapi, CA (Tehachapi High School)
Bryan will add immediate depth to the offensive line this fall after an outstanding high school career in which he earned Conference recognition both athletically and academically. Selected to the California Scholastic Federation team and good size makes Beaulieu a good fit in bolstering the Yellow Jacket offensive line. Parents – Marc & Claudia Beaulieu
Richard Fairhead, LB – 6', 195, Fr. – Gordon, NE (Gordon-Rushville High School)
Richard joins the Jackets after a successful high school career where he earned both All-Conference and All-State honors his senior year. In addition he was a four year letter winner and three year starter at linebacker. Parents – John & Ingrid Fairhead
Michael Kreitman, LB – 6'2 200, Fr. – Gordon, NE (Gordon-Rushville High School)
Kreitman joins high school teammate Richard Fairhead with the Yellow Jackets this fall. A two-time WTC All Conference selection, Michael also competed in basketball and track during his high school career. Parents – Marvin & Lynn Kreitman
Duane Aamot, QB/DB – 6'1, 200, Fr. – Fairbanks, AK 9 West Valley High School)
Signed with Black Hills State University as an athlete after playing most all skill positions in high school including quarterback, receiver, and defensive back. Very athletic having earned his teams most improved player and starting in basketball. Parents – Kenneth Aamot & Leia Tipa-Sutto


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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Immune boosting Foods.Vegetarian Lasagna (with Kale,Zucchini and Broccoli).
Eating from variety of fresh fruits and vegetables builds strong immune system.With flu season in full swing,it becomes all the more essential to make that right choice.Here are the important nutrients and good foods proven to build a strong defense against the infections and diseases.
*Beside the juicy oranges ,vegetables like broccoli, kale,peppers,tomatoes, berries,peaches and apples are good sources of Vitamin C .
*Vitamin E and Omega-3 fatty acids together are also essential for boosting the immunity.Almonds,dark leafy greens,broccoli and tomatoes are common foods rich in vitamin E.Flax oil,Extra virgin olive oil and fish like salmon are rich in omega-3.
*Minerals Zinc and Selenium are need in just the right quantities to build immunity.Wheat germ,wheat bran ,nuts like cashews,pine nuts and pecans are rich in zinc.Mushrooms,chicken and seafood like shrimp ,salmon and tuna is rich in selenium.
*Spices like fresh garlic and ginger ,dry spices like turmeric ,cumin ,coriander and cinnamon are wonderful immune enhancers.
*Flavonoids and probiotics are becoming ever so popular for building strong body defense.Yogurts with live cultures are best source of probiotics.Flavonoids are present in foods like Cocoa,Dark leafy greens, beans and fresh cranberries.
*Cartenoids like beta-carotene found in Sweet potatoes,carrots and dark leafy greens are also counted as immune boosters.
[Book referred for immunity foods Super Immunity foods and WHFoods ]
Find this veggie rich recipe of Vegetarian Lasagna (with Kale,Zucchini and Broccoli) at Wandering Chopsticks,the featured blog of month for Tried and Tasted Event.The Host of the month is Trupti of Trupti´s Food Corner .I used low fat ricotta instead of mozzarella,although one can used both kind of cheeses.The juicy vegetables fill in perfectly,truly a wholesome alternative to those on no meat diet.
29 comments:
- mona said...
Comforting bowl of yumminess that it!
- October 29, 2009 at 5:03 PM
- 5 Star Foodie said...
This is a great vegetarian entree, delicious & healthy!
- October 29, 2009 at 6:31 PM
- Poornima Nair said...
Lasagna looks yumm...great vegetarian version.
- October 29, 2009 at 8:30 PM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
It looks so good! I always enjoy such dishes...
- October 29, 2009 at 8:54 PM
- RAKS KITCHEN said...
Looks delicious! Love to prick a piece from it :)
- October 29, 2009 at 9:21 PM
- Cham said...
Trully delicious choice :)
- October 29, 2009 at 9:36 PM
- Prathibha said...
Such a great combo dear..Feeling like grabbing that plate..
- October 29, 2009 at 10:09 PM
- sowmya.s said...
looks delicious..
- October 30, 2009 at 12:41 AM
- Priya said...
Definitely very healthy and delicious that too with loads of veggies..yumm!
- October 30, 2009 at 1:37 AM
- Happy cook said...
Wow looks so beautiful, moist and yummyu delcious.
- October 30, 2009 at 1:44 AM
- Shifa Firoz said...
wooow!!! it looks so comforting now! thnks for sharing a wonderful recipe :)
- October 30, 2009 at 2:20 AM
- Sarah Naveen said...
Oh wow!! Lasagna looks fabulous dea..!!! very yummy
- October 30, 2009 at 6:04 AM
- Curry Leaf said...
So tempting the lasgna looks.I must make it.Love that you used low fat ricotta -all the more healthier
- October 30, 2009 at 6:55 AM
- Vegetable Matter said...
Looks great. Wondering if we can use our asian greens -- senposai, natsu rakuten, and tatsoi -- to prepare. We'll have to experiment.
- October 30, 2009 at 10:07 AM
- Yasmeen said...
Vegetable Matter,
If kale works then any green should work ,even bitter greens can be used combined with mild greens like spinach :)
- October 30, 2009 at 11:07 AM
- Renu said...
wonderful picture...and great recipe
- October 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM
- Rahin said...
wow ....this is mouth watering Yasmeen....i love lasagna and kale too...m gonna try this soon :)
- October 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM
- Sunshinemom said...
Looks absolutely inviting!!
- October 30, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- meeso said...
That is so super healthy and much better than standard variety lasagna!
- October 30, 2009 at 1:13 PM
- Gulmohar said...
Yummy yumm..Lasagna looks very tempting..Shall I grab a piece :-)
- October 30, 2009 at 6:42 PM
- Varsha Vipins said...
Thanks for that whole load of info Yas..we just recovered from a flu here..That lasagna looks really nice..:)
- October 30, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- Pari said...
yummy but at the same time a very healthy entry dear.
I have awards for you at my blog, kindly accept.
- October 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM
- K said...
That's a whole lot of useful information Yasmeen. I am just recovering from flu. Lasagna looks tempting!
- October 31, 2009 at 4:48 AM
- Bharti said...
That looks really yummy Yasmeen. So hearty, healthy and tasty. Tell me something, do your kiddos eat food like this? Mine go thru phases. The lil' guy will eat raw stuff but usually doesn't enjoy cooked greens and veggies.
- October 31, 2009 at 8:46 PM
- Yasmeen said...
Depends on their level of hunger really :)
- November 1, 2009 at 9:44 AM
- Arabic Bites said...
I love this post yasmeen... filled with useful information ....
lasagna looks yummy... I used to make vegan lasagna similar to this & I add lentil to it :)
will try this soon :)
Have a good day :D
- November 2, 2009 at 7:45 AM
- A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine said...
Lovely dish, what a coincidence i posted re flu shots and here i see about immune boosting foods to combat flu.
- November 5, 2009 at 9:25 AM
- Wandering Chopsticks said...
Thanks for trying my recipe. Your lasagna looks great. The discussion makes me curious about trying other greens to make this even healthier.
- November 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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ZF-3225: Add link to the service in the class docblock
Although it is up to the developers to make sure that they are in compliance with the service's terms of use, it would be good to have a link to the service in the class docblock.
The codingstandard says that when a class extends or implements another class it MUST have a @uses clause.
The problem is where to link to ? The online manual ? As there is no BASE service class there is nothing which the developer must link to.
{quote}The codingstandard says that when a class extends or implements another class it MUST have a @uses clause.{quote}
Thomas, could you please provide a link to this assertion. I searched for it but I have been unable to find the paragraph.
About the link, when I created Zend_Service_Technorati I added a @link tag from each API method. For example
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* @link http://technorati.com/developers/api/cosmos.html Technorati API: Cosmos Query reference
Then I added a link to Technorati API in the official ZF documentation. Are you suggesting to add an additional @link tag in the class docblock pointing to Technorati API homepage?
An other question. Is there any reason for including Zend_Service_Server in the component list for this ticket?
The final draft of the coding standard can be found here: http://framework.zend.com/wiki/display/… Look into "Inline Documentation"
@link must not be used within the API doc. Links within the manual are wished. Further external linking should be done with a textual description within the manual.
Also this issue talks about class header and you replied with a function header. This are completly different things.
Matthew, if you're OK with this change can you please assign this to Federico to implement? Personally, I'm OK with a stable link to a descriptive page for the web service, but representing their terms and conditions in ZF is strictly out.
Remove unexist components
What's the status on this issue?
The Simpy package has a link in the docblock for its main class (not the supporting classes) to its API documentation on the service's web site. Think it has since it was originally committed to trunk.


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Who needs a personal trainer when a shirt will correct your tree pose for you?
Today reports a biz called Electricfoxy is busy creating what it calls a "wearable technology garment" that, when worn during yoga or Pilates, will sense when your movements need tweaking and then give you a little electrical buzz so you can make adjustments.
The shirt syncs up with an app, so you can keep track of progress, according to the news show. It also can help with sports training including golf and baseball.
But before you go quitting your yoga studio, Yoga Teachers Association Co-President Laurice Nemetz tells Today that while the app sounds interesting, actual human feedback is better.
"Health is far more important to me and my clients' movement than the attitude that implies," she tells the news show. "The work of yoga, Pilates, etc., is both science and art."
And should there be a short in the electric shirt during your next downward dog? You might want a professional around for help with that.
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- 1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
- 2 jars (16 ounces each) giardiniera
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 pound hard salami, cubed
- 1/2 pound deli ham, cubed
- 2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, halved
- 1 large green pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain giardiniera, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. In a large bowl, combine the giardiniera, broccoli, mozzarella, salami, ham, pepperoni, green pepper and olives. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into meat mixture.
- For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt and reserved giardiniera liquid. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 25 servings (1 cup each).
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"Typically in authentic Italian Cooking any "Antipasto" Refered to a smaller, lighter food eaten before the main course. A salad or appetizer if you prefer to call it. An antipasto on the menu was a sign of prosperity, because of the fact that it was lighter and less fufilling than pasta, breads, large cuts of meat and so on. To Have an "antipasto" salad with Pasta in it is a complete condriticion to the original definition of the food. Other than that the dish itself seems very nice and I respect the combination of ingredients."
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Wearing red OK as long as shirts have no political messages
Published: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 12:01 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 5:05 p.m.
Teachers and principals in New Hanover County schools are being told they can't wear T-shirts bearing political messages, one school board member said, and that includes the phrase "Red for Ed."
Board members asked Deputy Superintendent Rick Holliday to "remind principals to remind teachers" that wearing clothing with a political message violates school board policy, said Jeannette Nichols, vice chairwoman of the New Hanover County Board of Education. Nichols is also chairwoman of the board's policy committee.
The board discussed the matter during a closed-door session after its Nov. 5 meeting, district attorney Wayne Bullard confirmed. But the board called the closed session to discuss confidential personnel files, according to the state laws cited in its meeting notice.
Bullard defended using that exemption to the state open-meetings requirement, saying the discussion focused on "whether school system personnel were in compliance with the board's policies regarding political activities on campus."
Mike Tadych, a Raleigh attorney who serves as a media law consultant, disagreed.
"I think what they're talking about is a general personnel policy matter, which must be discussed in open session," he said. "They don't get a free look-see without doing it in open session."
A statewide "wear red for public ed" campaign began earlier this year after the N.C. General Assembly passed legislation making changes to public education, including removing teacher tenure, eliminating supplements for teachers with master's degrees and creating tuition vouchers for students to attend private schools.
Teachers and people who support public education are encouraged to wear red clothing to show their support. Recently, some local teachers have made shirts with the words "Red for Ed" on them, and many teachers wore them during a Nov. 4 "walk-in" at the public schools. The day was meant to call attention to teachers' frustration with the General Assembly's policy changes. Several schools also held events or had teachers stand together in the mornings as students came to class.
But the school board felt this was a political event that violated school policy. Nichols said some teachers used school resources to distribute information about the walk-in events, which also violates policy. She said the board at its Nov. 5 meeting told Holliday to remind principals about the policies.
"Children are a captive audience," she said. "You can't go in – none of us can go in – and use them to explain our platform."
Those policies prohibit school system employees from participating in "any political or campaign related activities" on school campuses or using any school-related channels to promote political activities.
During the walk-in, school system employees said they didn't feel their motives were political.
"I don't view that I'm doing anything political today," said Karen Walker, a seventh-grade math teacher at Cedar Grove Middle School in Brunswick County. "This was just another awareness."
But Republican lawmakers vehemently disagreed. Sen. Thom Goolsby, R-New Hanover, called the events a "Democratic political stunt of the worst kind."
"Our schools are not the place for politics, and our children should not be pawns," said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, a Republican.
Holliday sent two emails to school principals about the walk-in: one on Nov. 2, before the walk-in, and one on Nov. 6, after the board meeting. In both, he asked principals to remind their staff about the policies governing political activity.
"Please make sure your staff is not using the system's email, websites or other channels of communication to promote a cause," he wrote on Nov. 6. "As you are aware, there has been much in the media lately about how legislative activity this past session has impacted teachers. We all want to be supportive of our teachers, but we cannot legally promote a cause such as this through our channels of communication."
No school system employees have been disciplined for wearing clothing with political messages or using school channels for a political cause, said district spokeswoman Valita Quattlebaum.
Nichols noted that many teachers may not have been aware of the policies and were "passionate" about the walk-in.
"They really weren't trying to circumvent and break a policy," she said. "We're not supporting breaking board policies or the law, but we certainly do support the teachers in their endeavors."
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The following news update might be a fun fact to incorporate into one of the Explore: Comets activities (http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/explore/comets/).
From "Alien Comets Swarm Around Other Stars" by astronomer Phil Plait
We know the Sun is surrounded by literally trillions of small icy comets, most so far away they are invisible even to our biggest telescopes, only easily spotted when they approach the Sun. ...[N]ew observations of six stars show they too have comets orbiting them, which indicates stars with comets may be as common as stars with planets…and those number in the hundreds of billions!
Comets are sometimes called "dirty snowballs", because they're composed of rock mixed with ice. That ice itself is a mix of frozen water, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and other things we normally think of as liquids or gases on Earth. But in the depths of space they're frozen solid. As a comet approaches the Sun, the ice sublimates, turning directly into gas. The gas expands, reflects sunlight, and the comet gets brighter.
Still, stars are very, very far away, and there's no hope of seeing a comet directly. But if the comet passes directly between us and the star, some of the starlight gets absorbed by the comet's gas. Different chemicals absorb different colors of light, so by carefully analyzing the starlight, the presence of a comet can be detected.


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Stone Sisters Sweep Honors as Fencers Win Fourth Straight Ivy Title
View highlights and an interview with Eliza and Gracie Stone here
Already, the Princeton women's fencing team was the first program to win three straight Ivy League titles since Yale in the late 1990s.
Sunday, the Tiger women pushed that history back a little further. Winning their 25th consecutive dual meet at the Ivy League round-robin, Princeton claimed the outright Ivy League title for the fourth straight year, becoming the first women's fencing program to win four straight Ivy titles since Penn won six in a row from 1983-88.
Those are the only two instances when a program has won at least four straight Ivy titles, a championship that began on the women's side in 1982.
On the individual level, the Stone sisters, freshman Gracie and senior Eliza, made the most of the one Ivy League meet in which they will compete for Princeton side-by-side. Eliza Stone went 16-0 and won the Most Outstanding Performer award, while Gracie Stone went 15-0 and was the Most Outstanding Rookie.
Eight Tigers earned All-Ivy League honors as the team combined to go 129-33 in their bouts on the way to a 6-0 record. No current Tiger has lost a team bout at the Ivy League meet, as Princeton has gone 6-0 annually since 2010 after winning their final dual in 2009 to start the 25-match streak.
Princeton swept the three first-team All-Ivy saber honors while also seeing freshman Anna Van Brummen earn first-team All-Ivy in epee. Eliza Stone became a three-time first-team All-Ivy honoree after earning second-team honors as a freshman, while the All-Ivy honor is the second for Diamond Wheeler after she was a second-team honoree in 2011.
Foilists Ambika Singh and Eve Levin and epeeists Katharine Holmes and Hannah Safford were second-team all-league honorees. Singh was a first-team honoree last year while sweeping the two Most Outstanding awards, and Levin was a second-team pick in 2011. Safford was a first-teamer in 2011 and 2012, while Holmes was a first-teamer last year.
The Most Outstanding Performer and Rookie awards began in 2011, and while Princeton didn't get either one that year, Singh's awards and those for the Stone sisters give Princeton four of the six total awards handed out since their inception.
Ivy League Women's Round-Robin Championship
Standings: Princeton 6-0, Columbia 5-1, Harvard 4-2, Brown 3-3, Cornell 2-4, Penn 1-5, Yale 0-6
Princeton 18, Columbia 9
Saber (8-1 Prin): E. Stone 3-0, Wheeler 2-1, G. Stone 3-0
Foil (5-4 Col): Levin 2-1, Gao 1-2, Singh 1-2
Epee (6-3 Prin): Holmes 2-1, Van Brummen 3-0, Safford 1-2
Princeton 19, Harvard 8
Saber (8-1 Prin): G. Stone 3-0, E. Stone 3-0, Wheeler 2-1
Foil (7-2 Prin): Singh 3-0, Levin 2-1, Gao 2-1
Epee (5-4 Harv): Safford 1-2, Holmes 0-3, Van Brummen 2-0, Ford 1-0
Individual totals:
Saber: E. Stone 16-0, G. Stone 15-0, Wheeler 13-3, Cichomski 4-0, Major 2-1
Foil: Singh 12-4, Levin 13-5, Gao 8-7, Yuh 3-0, Martin 1-1
Epee: Van Brummen 15-1, Holmes 11-5, Safford 11-6, Ford 5-0
All-Ivy League
First team: Gracie Stone (Saber), Eliza Stone (Saber), Diamond Wheeler (Saber), Anna Van Brummen (Epee)
Second team: Ambika Singh (Foil), Eve Levin (Foil), Katharine Holmes (Epee), Hannah Safford (Epee)


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With the construction of Alderman Park which began in October 2012, the city has completed, or is in process of completing, almost all of the projects identified in the 2006 Parks Bond. Following is an update:
*Only Phase I of the Olsen Park project was included in the 2006 Parks Bond.
Work on Phase II of Olsen Park is well underway and included the installation of amenities such as a picnic shelter and landscaping.
Development continues at Olsen Park with the current construction of the Miracle Field and a large playground from over $1 million in privately raised funds. The city is also in the process of installing sand volleyball courts at Olsen Park.


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Former Chilean lieutenant, Deltona resident wanted in killing
Published: Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 6:29 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:15 p.m.
A former Chilean military lieutenant wanted for murder in his home country is now living in Deltona.
Gen. Augusto Pinochet
1973: Pinochet rose through the Chilean military ranks and was appointed commander-in-chief by Salvador Allende, who did not know Pinochet and CIA were plotting to overthrow him. On Sept. 11, Pinochet overthrows the democratically elected Allende. Over the next few years more than 3,000 supporters of the Allende regime were killed.
1989 Pinochet loses to a Christian Democrat candiate.
1998 Pinochet arrested in London in March on a request by judges investigating the torture and disappearance of Spanish citizens during Pinochet's period in power.
2001 After a prolonged extradtion, the Chilean courts decide to suspend the investigation on grounds of Pinochets "dementia."
2006 Pinochet dies Dec. 10.
An international arrest warrant was issued two weeks ago in Chile for Pedro Pablo Barrientos, 64, who served under a dictator after the country was overthrown in the early 1970s, The Associated Press reported. He is charged in the killing of a singer during an interrogation 40 years ago.
Barrientos couldn't be reached for this story, but has denied the charges in news reports. He claimed in a complaint filed last month with law enforcement that the FBI has cleared him in the killing.
Barrientos served under dictator Augusto Pinochet, who overthrew the country's democratic government in 1973. Today, Barrientos lives at 1584 Brady Drive in Deltona.
Barrientos is the only one of eight former army lieutenants charged in the killing of famous musician Victor Jara who has not been arrested, The Associated Press reported.
A Mercedes-Benz sat outside the Deltona home one day this week. No one answered the door during two recent visits to the house near the intersection of busy Saxon Boulevard.
But Barrientos recently wanted to speak with Volusia County sheriff's deputies.
On Dec. 31, Barrientos filed a report with the Sheriff's Office, claiming he has received death threats by email from another country. In the report, Barrientos said he used to be a lieutenant in the military in Chile. He told deputies that while he was an officer in the military, a famous singer from their country was murdered, but he was cleared of any wrongdoing by FBI agents and Chilean authorities, the report states.
FBI Special Agent Jeff Westcott in Jacksonville declined to comment on Barrientos' case and said he couldn't confirm whether FBI agents have spoken to him.
Westcott referred questions about Barrientos to the U.S. District Attorney's Office in Tampa. A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney, William Daniels, could not be reached for comment.
Barrientos is accused of killing Jara in September 1973 after a U.S.-backed Pinochet toppled the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende.
Jara was a popular singer, theater director and university professor who was rounded up with his students and tortured inside Estadio (Stadium) Chile, now named the Estadio Victor Jara.
Chilean native Roberto Leni, an academic advisor at the University of Southern California, said reports from the time indicated that the butts of guns were used to smash Jara's fingers until they were severed. He was a guitarist.
"Victor Jara started a musical movement that helped elect Salvador Allende and his democratic popular unity government," Leni said in a telephone interview. "His songs catapulted people to vote and Allende, a socialist, is the first to get the presidency through the vote in Chile."
As part of the torture, Jara was beaten in the head. His body was riddled with at least 44 bullets and dumped on the outskirts of Santiago as a warning to those who challenged Pinochet's rule, Leni said.
Leni's father, Hugo, was a political prisoner who was also tortured and beaten, he said. Roberto Leni was in eighth grade when soldiers broke into his home and whisked his father and four older brothers to concentration camps.
"Seven or nine of them with their faces painted black, in full gear, with their fingers on the triggers of M-16s stormed through the door and told my mother that she should take the young children out of the house," Leni said in an email. "My mother held my younger brother in her arms, while my little sister and I grabbed onto her dress with stiff fingers and eyes open wide with fear."
His family survived the atrocities of Pinochet's dictatorship, but many, like Jara, suffered horrible deaths, Leni said.
Jara's widow, Joan Jara, last week extended her request to the U.S. government to help Chile extradite Barrientos. The countries do have a mutual extradition treaty in murder cases.
In an essay Joan Jara titled "An Unfinished Song," the widow described how the death of her husband affected her.
"His clothes were torn, trousers round his ankles, sweater tucked up under his armpits, his blue underpants hanging in tatters round his hips as though cut by a knife or bayonet ... Part of me died at that moment, too," Joan Jara wrote.
Joan Jara is being helped by Nelson Caucoto, a human rights lawyer, who is pursuing the extradition on Barrientos. Caucoto has asked the Chilean Supreme Court to direct that country's government to ask the United States to hand over Barrientos, now a U.S. citizen.
It is unclear where Barrientos lived in the years after Pinochet was ousted from office. He bought the Deltona home in April of last year for $24,900 in a distress sale, Volusia County Property Appraiser records show. He claims a homestead exemption, making the home his primary residence.
During Pinochet's 17-year dictatorship, at least 3,000 people — political prisoners and supporters of Allende — were tortured, murdered or disappeared, Leni said.
Leni, whose father spent 1,001 days in prison, believes it is necessary to extradite Barrientos because Pinochet himself was extradited from Spain and brought to Chile for trial.
In 1988, Pinochet lost the presidency and became a senator, making him immune from prosecution. But during a trip to London, he was arrested and later in 1998 extradited from Spain to Chile.
When he arrived home, authorities in Chile stripped him of his parliamentary immunity and proceedings against him began. Eventually, in July 2001, the Chilean courts decided to suspend the investigation on grounds of "dementia." Pinochet died on Dec. 10, 2006.
Many Chileans in the United States and Chile would like to see Pinochet's lieutenant face justice, Leni said.
"Just like the United States supported the prosecution of Nazi war criminals, it should listen to the petitions of Chileans so that justice, which has evaded us for 40 years, can finally be done."
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It's looking increasingly inevitable that electric vehicles (EVs for short) will be the cars of the future. More specifically, battery electric vehicles (or BEVs)which are powered entirely by rechargeable chemical cellsare starting to become practical. Many major auto manufacturers have BEVs in development, and a few already have BEVs on the road today. The challenge in making BEVs a viable transportation solution is the battery. Batteries must be easy to recharge, able to hold enough charge to drive long distances, and more efficient than gasoline engines. Scientists and engineers around the world are tackling this battery challenge, and major progress is being made.
In this kit, you can build and experiment with a new type of environmentally friendly "fuel cell" to learn about electrochemical cells and BEVs (battery electric vehicles). The battery is a metal-air electrochemical cell, a type of battery that is widely used in small-scale devices. It is ideal for demonstrating battery technology because it does not use any harmful chemicals: it uses only magnesium plates, salt water, and the oxygen in the air to generate electricity. Moreover, magnesium is considered an eco-friendly renewable fuel because it could be harvested cleanly from ocean water.
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Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button . In the search box, type Internet Explorer, and then, in the list of results, click Internet Explorer.
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The National Louis Scholarship is a merit-based award that is automatically given to eligible students. The maximum award a student can receive for the academic year is $6,000.
The scholarship criteria include:
- Full admission to an undergraduate degree program at National Louis University
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Florida man fined by HOA for flying Wounded Warrier flag – another George Andreas?
Many homeowners are aware of Florida's "Flagman" George Andreas, a former Marine who was sued several by his HOA over a decade ago, for flying the American flag. Although Andreas lost, the lawsuit garnered nationwide attention. George Andreas and Attorney General Charlie Crist appeared on MSNBC's "Scarborough Country" in May, 2003, regarding what Joe Scarborough called the "Crazy Liberals" trying to "infringe on your rights". The (bipartisan) outrage over the HOA's patriotism became a political cause cé·lè·bre, with Governor Jeb Bush, Charlie Crist and the Florida Legislature solidly behind George Andreas. No politician dare appear unpatriotic. The Board was skewered for enforcing the Declaration of Covenants.
As a result of George Andreas' lawsuit, in 2002 the Florida Legislature enacted F.S. 720.304 (2), a new provision granting homeowners the right to display "one portable, removable United States flag in a respectful manner, regardless of any declaration rules or requirements dealing with flags or decorations." In 2004, that provision was amended to include the right to display on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day a "portable removable official flags not larger than 41/2 feet by 6 feet, which represent the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard." In 2008, the Legislature added POW-MIA flags to the list of sacrosanct flags that HOAs must allow.
The Legislature is overdue for adding yet another. This week the media buzzed with news of Thomas Bagnoli, a Palm Coast homeowner, whose HOA fined him $1,000 for refusing to remove his "Wounded Warrier" flag. His flag represents the Wounded Warrior Project whose goal is to "raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members…help injured service members aid and assist each other…[and] provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members." That's pretty patriotic.
Supporters have already rallied around Bagnoli and his Wounded Warrier flag. One man offered to pay Bagnoli's fine if he continued flying his flag. Bagnoli said he would do just that – even if the Grand Haven HOA recorded a lien on his property. He reportedly said that the HOA can have the money whenever he decides to sell his home. Evidently, Bagnoli is unaware that the HOA can not only record a lien for that $1,000 fine, but it can also foreclose that lien.
If the Grand Haven HOA chooses to foreclose because Bagnoli refuses to comply with the covenants, expect the media buzz to become a sonic boom heard around the country. In an election year, the politicians will no doubt rally 'round this flag, just like it did Old Glory, official military and MIA flags.
The question is … who will seize on this patriotic photo op first? Governor Scott or Charlie Crist? How soon will the Florida Legislature draft a new bill for this addition?
Where does this end? How many times will the Legislature enact piecemeal laws based on the latest cause cé·lè·bre? What about other types of flags, decorations or signs? At some point, does it make sense for the Legislature to simply grant homeowners the same free speech rights that the constitution provides?


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Urbana, Ill. - UCLA women's tennis players Skylar Morton and Robin Anderson won their round of 16 doubles match on Friday to earn a spot in Saturday's quarterfinals at the NCAA Individual Championships, which is being contested this week at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex on the campus of the University of Illinois.
Anderson and Morton booked their place in the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Kansas State's Karla Bonacic and Petra Niedermayerova on Friday. Third-seeded Patricia Veresova and Mary Weatherholt of Nebraska await Anderson and Morton in the quarterfinals. That match is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. (CST). Anderson and Morton are looking for UCLA's first NCAA doubles championship since 2008 (Lin/Zalameda).
Anderson, who was UCLA's last remaining player in the NCAA singles draw in Illinois, was upset in the round of 16 on Friday, falling to Weatherholt in three sets. After winning the first set in a tiebreaker, Anderson was unable to fend of Weatherholt the rest of the way, as she lost the final 12 games in a 6-7(4), 6-0, 6-0 loss. Anderson was aiming to become UCLA's first NCAA singles champion since Keri Phebus in 1995.
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UCLA's last remaining player on the men's side, Marcos Giron, was beaten in his round of 16 match on Friday. Like Anderson, Giron won the first set but was unable to hold on in the end, suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 loss to Soren Hess-Olesen of Texas. Giron's loss concludes UCLA's involvement in the tournament on the men's side.