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WDD Newsletter
Vol. 5 (No. 1) March 2003
What can we learn from the rise and fall of Marxism
(by Jiri Polak)
Like linguistics (see the previous issue of this Newsletter), even political science or politology can study phenomena within its field of research from two different points of view. It can simply describe these phenomena, their historical background and the ideas giving birth to them. This is the descriptive, historical, and ideographic approach. The other possibility is to inquire into the functions of the phenomena under scrutiny. The bulk of western politology proceeds in the former way. There need not be anything wrong with this method if the researchers maintain principles of intellectual honesty. Most of them, however, do not cross the limits of apologetic opportunism. Political science becomes thus political essay-writing without any impact on practical politics. Marxism, on the other hand, although it has long since been accepted as a legitimate theoretical approach, has also played a tremendously important practical role for political systems and processes as well as for recent human history. So what is the difference? Previously, I pointed out that Marxism is a sort of structuralism (i.e. functionalism) and as such, it has been consonant with the deepening insight pervading most sciences since the early twentieth century. But this is not the main reason. Students of political science cannot miss a certain characteristic omnipresent in almost all politological works: A sort of cold detachment that treats even the worst crimes committed by political leaders as something natural and inevitable, due to the fact that these people are supposed to only obey patterns fostered by supraindividual entities, i.e. the State, or the system. In older politology as well as contemporary journalism and popular discussions, both scholars and the man in the street often speak about the State as if it were something abstract, independent of concrete persons. The USA does this, France wants that, China is opposed to Japan, and the like. States pursue their "national interest" and that's something we can't do anything about. Later on, political scientists began to use the word System instead of the word State, and treated it as if it were something organic (e.g. Easton) or even cybernetic (Deutsch). All these approaches dismiss the concept of power as the basic motive force of politics. The only exception among the classics, as far as I know, is H.Lasswell´s distributive analysis (Who gets what, when, and how). But Lasswell´s influence seems to have been very limited and he hasn't gone the whole hog.
Marxism, by contrast, before becoming the ideology of a new power elite, in addition to being a structuralism, is also a passion. The book of history is written by passionate people, not by detached theorists. And yet, Marxism has failed. This was due to its transcendent conception of power. Marx believed that power is evil only if it emanates from private ownership of the means of production. The source of evil lied, according to Marx, in a system transcending the power structures he condemned. But the behavior of elites who abolished private ownership of the means of production has shown that this aspect of power is not essential. The decisive factor is the degree of power concentration, not its source. This is the lesson to be learned from the history of Marxism. In the next issue, I'll try to formulate an immanent theory of future democracy, careful to avoid the pitfall of systemic transcendence mentioned in the preceding lines.
Beside the Iraq problem, in the early 2003, European integration is perhaps the most topical subject matter, at least for the Europeans. The Third Conference of the NDDIE (November 2002 - see the previous issue of this Newsletter) was focused on The European Referendum Campaign and three Visions for Europé. In the very interesting and important second 2002 issue of Europa-Magazin (Zürich), the problems raised by the current integration drive are examined in a way revealing deep insight and expertise. Two opposite, but hopefully not irreconcilable, standpoints are presented and discussed there: the conditioned integration-friendly approach advocated by Mehr Demokratie, and the Euro-sceptic approach defended by Dr. Paul Ruppen, the editor of the Magazine, as well as Mrs. Ulla Klötzer, Finland (Mrs. Klötzer attended the Bratislava Conference).
The Mehr Demokratie and NDDIE standpoint could be summed up in the following way: European Integration is unavoidable and not undesirable in itself. But it´s formation and functioning must not be decided upon by the elites without citizen participation. Citizen activity should focus on the following areas: 1. A better distribution and delimitation of ranges of competence within the EU; 2. Simplification of the instruments of the Union; 3. More democracy, transparence and efficiency within the Union; 4. Citizen participation in the compilation of the EU Constitution. Mehr Demokratie propose these two topics for discussion: Firstly, the demand of referendums in all member states concerning the results of the Convention; secondly, guiding principles for the right to I&R in the EU.
The euro-sceptic standpoint expressed by Dr.Paul Ruppen is the following: To begin with, we should ask these questions:
"Without such an analysis, we risk to endow the really existing EU with a legitimacy it does not deserve." We should not be deceived by the rhetoric defining the EU as a "peace project". In reality, it is an organization the hidden purpose of which is to strengthen the power of multinational corporations and the respective governments by weakening parliamentary democracy in the field of economy. Within the EU, governments can more easily elude control exerted by parliaments. EU´s transnational military forces can be put at the corporations´ disposal instead of being used for peace-keeping purposes. In this respect, the USA is a deterrent showing that power concentration results in a brutal superpower policy that only respects international law if it serves its selfish interest. For these reasons, the building of a European superpower is undesirable.
As to the feasibility of the establishment of I&R instruments, Dr.Ruppen points out: "All historical examples show that DD has always asserted itself from bottom to the top. In the USA, the highest level has not been reached, in spite of the fact that many states have had DD instruments at their disposal for about one hundred years. It is highly questionable to believe that in the EU, DD can be introduced straight away, without corresponding political traditions on the member states´ level."
The chief argument in favor of the EU is a presumably better economic performance benefitting most Europeans. Under the heading Wirtschaftliche Effekte der europäischen Integration, an analysis put forward by Dr. Patrick Ziltener shows that, within the period of 1950 to 1990, no measurable impact of the integration upon the economic growth of the respective states can be proved.
On the basis of her experience from Finland, Mrs. Ulla Klötzer stresses negative impact of the integration on the public sector (supposed to guarantee welfare), on the promotion of peace and sustainable development, as well as on grass-root political activity of the citizens. For these reasons, Mrs Klötzer insists on the necessity to submit all steps increasing the degree of integration to binding referenda.
Europa-Magazin, Postfach, 8048 Zürich, http://www.europa-magazin.ch; firstname.lastname@example.com
Information from Mr.M.Dane Waters, IRI Washington:
31 October 2002: Information about referenda to be held in the following countries: Slovakia, Nigeria, Venezuela. The last mentioned one is of particular interest. IRI brings an analysis published by the Associated Press.
1 November 2002: A Wall Street Journal Editorial (Review and Outlook, 11-1-02): "War on the Initiative - Our politicians like to praise democracy, but this year more than a few are trying to subvert it. They´ve helped promote ballot measures next week that would make it harder for citizen-sponsored initiatives to get onto future ballots. Once voters give up this right to direct democracy, they will find it difficult to get it back." …….
6 November 2002: Mr.Waters wrote: "In this update you will find the Institute's initial thoughts on the outcome of yesterday's votes on statewide ballot measures as well as links to various news articles dealing specifically to statewide ballot measure votes. You can access our full post-election report at http://www.ballotwatch.org/2002POSTReport.pdf.
In this update you will also find information on how "open space" ballot measures fared on Election Day.
8 November 2002: Mr.Waters sent us a sampling of editorials and columns on the I&R process that had appeared in the last week. (Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor and Boston Globe).
29 January 2003: Mr.Waters wrote, "In this issue you will find information on the Federal Government and the issue of their "immunity" from state campaign finance laws as well as a very interesting tidbit of information about who amend state constitutions more often - the people or the government."
27 February 2003: Mr.Waters wrote: …"We have updated and upgraded our website - www.iandrinstitute.org . We have expanded our research section, added a library where you can find books on the I&R process and totally redesigned our new page. …
We have also added a new donation page that will allow you to make donations to us via credit cards. We have a lot planned in 2003 and your donations are critical in helping us accomplish our goals as well as make it possible for this website to exist.
After looking through the site, I would appreciate your comments as to what should be added, deleted or changed. We still have things to add - more specific state information so that you can contact groups within your state, a links page, more books to the library, and to finish upgrading our ballotwatch site."
March 2003: Mr. Lee Gottlieb drew our
attention to his newly edited website
"Let´s form a new political party and take the government away from the men who abuse its powers! Americans are deeply divided on the question, "Should we go to war with Iraq or not?" It's the wrong question. It will solve none of our nation's most basic problems.
What we should be asking ourselves is, "Do we continue to use a political system that has allowed those in power to arbitrarily send our boys off to die in wars which they, themselves, instigate? Do we continue to use a corrupt political system that has allowed some men to squander the wealth of the nation, bankrupt both the federal government and state governments, and place chains of indebtedness upon our children and children's children?" ………….
24 January 2003: Information from Mr. Miroslav Kolar:
"Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham today (1-22-03) extended an invitation to all Canadians to participate in a national dialogue on future priorities and the direction of Canadian foreign policy. As the basis for discussions, the Minister made public a paper entitled A Dialogue on Foreign Policy, which includes a series of questions for Canadians to consider. Through a unique partnership between the byDesign eLab (and its civil society partners) and the Canadian Centre for Foreign Policy Development at the Department of Foreign affairs and International Trade, Canadians have the opportunity to participate in this dialogue on-line, in either official language, over the Internet.
Individuals with access to the Internet can read the discussion paper and comment, participate in on-line discussions, or simply observe this innovative project by going directly to http://www.foreign-policy-dialogue.ca
Also on the site are resources to consider, and details for netcasting of related events, including town halls and electronic roundtables organized as part of the dialogue. In June, 2003, Minister Bill Graham will report to the Government and the public on the results of the foreign policy dialogue following the conclusion of the consultation process on May 1, 2003."
New initiative: http://etches.net -"Representative Held Referenda Democracy now!"
"Direct democracy now with a new style of representative democracy."
A subscriber to the Global Outlook magazine has bought several hundred copies of Michel Chossudovsky´s book War and Globalization - the Truth behind September 11 and sent it to all members of the American Congress and the British Parliament. (www.globaloutlook.ca)
A report recently published in the Swedish press:
"For the first time, the Social Democrats will introduce direct democracy inside the Party. All members will get the opportunity to influence the party line concerning important matters. … For some time, the Social Democrats have been losing members and the party organization has been rigid, interposing several levels between the local cell and the Congress, which fact has made it difficult for ordinary members to be noticed. …. Individual members will be allowed to send proposals and comments directly to the Party Headquarters."
An interesting development takes place on the communal level. In about one half of the town councils, decision-making does not follow party lines, being based on inter-party cooperation for the benefit of the whole community. In 44 communes, the local residents have obtained the right to directly put forward proposals concerning communal matters.
DEMOEX (Democratic Experiment), a local DD organization, intend to found a DD party proposing candidates, to begin with, on the communal level, but proceeding eventually to the national and even European level.
In the latest issue of this Newsletter, I reported the establishment of a DD party named Direkt-demokraterna, focused on a rather long-term systemic change. This party and Demoex have started preliminary cooperation discussions.
The Swedish political situation is very favorable for such initiatives. Participation in elections diminishes all the time. In the latest parliamentary election, only about 53 % of young voters (who had acquired the right to vote for the first time) actually participated. Commentators speak about "a democracy crisis". As a matter of fact, this is incorrect. What we are wittnessing is a crisis of the legitimacy of party political power monopoly, which is the direct opposite of democracy. The undemocratic character of the current system is illustrated by the way the coming plebiscite concerning the Government´s drive to join the EMU is being prepared: Two informal ad hoc organizations have been established:"Yes-to-EMU" and "No-to-EMU" Both have got a few millions to brainwash the citizens with their respective propaganda materials. The confused citizens are doomed to cast their votes on the basis of impressions evoked by the theatrical performance of protagonists of either side. In a truly democratic system, the option would be presented for assessment by a series of Citizen Juries or Planning Cells according to very successful models developed in Germany and the USA. The recommendations presented by these miniature "ad hoc parliaments" would then serve as guidance for voting.
30 January 2003: Dr.Wallace-Macpherson sent us two comments on the issue of Volksab-stimmung auf Bundesebene:
"In den letzten Jahren gab es in der Bundesrepublik einige demokratisch gesehen ganz gute Entwicklungen, z.B. die Einführung 1995 kommunaler direktdemokratischer verfahren per Volksabstimmung in Bayern.
Der Vorschlag der rot-grünen Koalition, Initiative und Referendum auf Bundesebene einzuführen, ist m.A. sehr wichtig und verdient mehr Unterstützung. Es ist bei der Bevölkerung viel zu wenig bekannt, dazu in der ersten r-g. Wahlperiode 1998-2002 zu spät in den Bundestag eingebracht. Die Opposition hat es gestoppt. Mit der jetzigen Parlament hat das Gesetz vielleicht eine Chance, wenn die Politiker seitens der Wähler/innen nur genügend Interesse spuren.
Die pro-demokratische Kampagne muss im Lande gestärkt werden."
"The 1998 coalition agreement of the first social-democrat and green/alliance90 government contained a proposal to introduce several procedures of participative democracy at the central federal (country) level, by changing the "basic law". The Proposal included the right of an agreed number of citizens (four hundred thousand) to oblige the parliament to deal with a draft law, and the citizens´ right to call a binding referendum (requires the signatures of one in twenty) if parliament rejects the draft law. Constitution (basic law) could also be changed by citizen-initiated referendum, with higher minimum participartion hurdles." ……………
4 February 2003: In the Town Hall of Wuppertal, Prof.Dr.Peter C.Dienel was decorated by das Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
12 November 2002: Information from Dr. M.Wallace-Macpherson:
"There's a model association for more democracy in Britain, see http://www.iniref.org and a few other people and small groups who try to promote direct democracy. The liberal-democrat political party and the green party have stated in their election programmes that they intend to introduce citizens´ initiative and referendum (I and R). Friends of the Earth in GB (BUND in Germany) appears to support I and R.
But there is NO organized campaign for DD or I and R in Britain and N.Ireland.
Surveys of the general public have reportedly shown that over 70 percent of the population support citizen-initiated referendum.
James "McVotes" McGlynn http://freespace.virgin.net/jamesimac.mcglynn/ has talked to a lot of people about direct democracy and in recent years has succeeded in being invited to lecture about this to school classes. He finds that young and older people are unsure about the outcome of introducing direct democracy. People do not trust their fellow citizens to make responsible decisions.
My conversations in Britain have shown that most people know nothing or very little about I and R. This applies to university professors as well as general public. So there is a lot of educational work to do. We need to get out with powerful DD arguments and good will onto the streets and into the pubs."
3 February 2003: Information from Mr.Blaz Babic:
"The signature-gathering Slovakians have taken as their model another country, which last autumn was invited to join both the EU and NATO - the former Yugoslavian republic of Slovenia. The parliament in Ljubljana recently named Sunday 23rd March as the day on which Slovenian voters could simultaneously decide both on the EU and on NATO. The two million Slovenians are used to direct-democratic involvement in political decision-making. Although there is no binding citizens´ initiative in the Slovenian constitution, the facultative referendum is used quite frequently - most recently on 19th January this year, when in two referendum ballots the Slovenians voted decisively against the privatisation of the state railways and the telecommunication industry. ----------
On 19th of January we had 2 LEGISLATIVE and therefore BINDING referendums! They weren't facultative at all.
We are not used to DD democracy, since a large majority thinks it's simply too expensive and people in general are not qualified to make "expert" decisions. -----------
Since the overwhelming majority of the political elite in practically all the candidate countries are keen to join both supranational organisations, they have been forced for the first time to seriously confront the procedural weaknesses in citizens´ rights. In Slovenia, the parliament has passed a resolution to the effect that the results of the two accession referenda - which legally have only consultative status - "will be respected whatever the outcome": what Slovenians decide on 23rd March will therefore count de facto. -------------
It won't count de facto, since political elite is ignorant enough to force specially NATO membership even if the CONSULTATIVE referendum shows majority against NATO.
A decision on legislative referendum has a 1 year binding.
Therefore it's not surprising that 5 minutes ago on most respected TV show "Studio City" 89% callers preferred LEGISLATIVE against 11% callers who would be satisfied with CONSULTATIVE referendum. People know what our political elite is made of."
9 January 2003: Dr. Miloslav Hettes wrote, "Dear Friends, allow me to introduce a new NGO: Agora - A Civic Association in Support of Direct Democracy in Slovakia. We are only one Slovak organization aiming at an improvement of representative democracy, election systems, referenda and other DD instruments. Our long term goal is to introduce a new form of democracy in Slovakia. You can find information in English on our website. This year is the year of referenda in Europe. The majority of EU candidate countries are going to have one. This is the main reason for an international Monitoring Referendum Conference to be organized in May of this year in Bratislava."
28 December 2002: Dr. Doug Everingham sent to the Simpol discussion channel Chapter 6 of Peter Lock´s book THE GREAT HARLOT. This is a very useful reading for everybody who wants to understand the post-war global economic development and the deep historical causes of modern terrorism. The official propaganda wants to make us believe that vicious terrorists, who hate democratic values, attack without any reason western countries and particularly the USA. Those who fear and condemn terrorist attacks should understand that terrorism, even if inexcusable and horrifying, has been provoked by western arrogance and exploitation of weak countries. It cannot be eradicated by solely using violence. A fairer distribution of global wealth, international cooperation, tolerance and respect for non-western cultures are an indispensable component of a successful anti-terrorist campaign. The Simpol strategy is a very useful approach in this respect. Peter Lock´s book can provide a valuable insight (JP). Quote: "The inconsistencies inherent in today's Favourable Balance Theory need to be put in their proper historical perspective. At Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in 1944, the United States insisted on a trade ideology that favoured its own economic strategies and political aspirations and determinations. Since then, the World Bank and IMF, the International Monetary fund, both of which were initiated at the Conference, have carried this agenda forward."
At Bretton Woods, the USA representatives rejected J M Keynes´ proposal to create The International Clearing Union, a system of trade accountancy based on long-term inter-national balance of trade and a system of mutual advantages. "The American delegation refused to accept in any way the principle of redressing trade imbalances. America was a major creditor nation, exporting far more than she imported. The sole concern of its delegation was to ensure a continuing favourable balance of trade for the USA." … "They succeeded in having Keynes´ idea of a Clearing Union rejected before the Conference began and with its abandonment, the US proposal dominated." …. "The American plan provided that already affluent creditor nations would be allowed to build up further surplus trading revenues and, if they so desired, to exchange these for the much sought after gold held by less fortunate debtor nations." …. "At this point, at least 70% of the world's entire gold reserves were held by America …. "…(the dollar) became in effect the international unit of money accounting. This situation received added confirmation when, in 1973 the US unilaterally ended this demand of gold convertibility." …. "The Keynesian proposals would have benefited far more the American people, but they were not represented at the conference. It was US powerbrokers who insisted upon an exploitive financial and trading setup by which they would continually secure their commercial and political advantage."
"Unpayable debt was the predicted consequence of the Bretton Woods agreement. In the bitter trade wars which did ensue, nations were led into a desperate competition for world markets. As they are drawn ever deeper into debt, Third World countries have been obliged to submit to the demands of free-market, deregulatory economic policies, forced to cut or abandon spending on education, health and welfare, end support for domestic industry, produce food for export instead of home consumption, and sell their businesses and factories to Western buyers. With the unrepayable debts of the developing nations mostly denominated in US dollars, two-thirds of the planet now finds itself subject to American corporate, financial and economic imperialism whilst the US enjoys an unearned income from overseas poverty."
30 August: Invitation to a conference on The European Referendum Challenge (Brussels, European Parliament, September 19th 2002): A Roundtable on the preliminary discussions about future European Constitution. The Roundtable was completed by an in-depth-seminar on theoretical and practical issues around the issue. Convocation sent by Dr.Bruno Kaufmann.
5 November: Information sent by Mr.Thomas Rupp: "IRI Europe Presents First Referendum Report on European Integration; Report concludes that a paneuropean referendum on the Convention outcome is possible."
7 November: Information from Dr.Bruno Kaufmann, IRI Europé president, Ms.Heidi Hautala, MEP, and Ms.Diana Wallis, MEP. Report about the press conference held on the same day at the European Parliament in Brussels, and information about conferences at Eisenstadt/Vienna (November 15) and Stockholm (November 20).
7 January 2003: The Initiative & Referendum
Institute Europe
20 January: Information from Mr.Vladimir Rott: "The democracy movement ´More Democracy´ has chosen former German MP Gerald Häfner to be its new spokesperson. Mr.Häfner has directly called for the right to have referenda to be written into German Constitution. This, he argues, would also prepare the way for having an EU-wide referendum on a future EU constitution." Link to article: http://www.euobserver.com/index.phtml?aid=8990
22 January: Information from Mr.Thomas Rupp: The new ERC NEWSLETTER Nr 1 and 2 can be downloaded at http://european-referendum.org/en/erc8.html see bottom of page.
31 January: Information from Mr.Heiko Dittmer: "I already would like to suggest - and strongly recommend as a need to know - the following documentation:
More democracy in Europe; Voices of Europe; Country index. These documents can/should also be given to the parliamentarians and other persons we lobby!!"
3 February: Information from Mr.Vladimir Rott: "DIRECT DEMOCRACY FACES BIGGEST TEST" - "In the last analysis, the success of the march of Direct Democracy in Europe will depend on how legitimate citizens experience it to be in practice." (A Euobserver article of 03.02.2003: http://www.euobserver.com/index.phtml?aid=9227)
5 February: Invitation from IRI Europé and Ms Diana Wallis, MEP, to an IRI Europé Regional Forum on The European Referendum Challenge held in February in York, United Kingdom. This forum has been held in several cities in Europé on Initiative and Referendum on the European level. The IRI Europé report "Voices of Europé" presents an analysis on the important role which referendums have played in European integration. The report also deals with the possibilities of a Europé-wide referendum on the outcome of the Convention, concluding that such a referendum is technically and judicially possible.
6 February: Mr. Nicolas E.Fischer drew our attention to the article Little debate on EU constitution published in Euobserver (http://www.euobserver.com/index.phtml?aid=9239):
"The level of debate among EU citizens on the future of the Union as well as the approach of member state governments to the Convention differs hugely across the EU, a report compiled by the communication unit in the European Parliament has found. Entitled National debates on the convention on the future of Europé, the report finds that public awareness of the debate on the future of Europé, though still low, is slowly beginnig to grow. Active debate, however, remains very low."
8 February: Mr.Thomas Rupp wrote, "Dear friends, we want to welcome you to the new democracy international forum and invite you to a constructive discussion. The forum lives and dies with your participation. So it's up to you to keep it alive. We will do our best to provide a good maintenance. For the beginning we tried to find some challenging topics - linked to Democracy International and ERC - which we hope will attract your interest.
Everyone can read the posts in the forum. But you can only write a contribution and post it if you are a registered user. It is very easy to register. Just click on the "register"-button at the top of page and fill in the required data.
With this link you can go directly to the introduction page
and then register at the forum
We hope that there will be an interesting debate! All the best, Ronald Pabst and Thomas Rupp"
17 February: Press Release from IRI Europé: Conference on direct democracy in the UK and the European Union - Bringing Power to the People
"Last Saturday - the day when dozens of millions of peoples were marching against a war on Iraq - the York Referendum Challenge Forum was making the case for bringing political power back to the citizens by introducing the right to Initiatives and Referendums at all levels. The conference was organized by the Initiative & Referendum Institute Europe (IRI Europe) in cooperation with the European Liberal Democrats (ELDR).
At the conference in this historic city in North England, Diana Wallis, a Liberal Democrat member of The European Parliament stated: "The evidence from Saturday's march is that people want to do something. They want to be involved more directly in the decision-making process or at the very least to be able to influence it. But sadly they feel completely marginalized by our present political system."
After similar Referendum Challenge Forums in Berlin, Vienna, Stockholm and Brussels, the special focus of the Initiative & Referendum Institute Eeuropé (IRI Europé) forum in York was on the situation in the United Kingdom. Here the government published last year its long-awaited White Paper on Governance. The paper made a sound case for power to be devolved to the English regions along the same lines as has happened in Wales and Scotland.
One of the aspects of the paper is the potential for an elected regional assembly to be set up through the use of a referendum, where there is a demand from the local population. At the moment the UK Government is taking ´soundings´ as to which English regions could be included in the first wave of referendums. One of the regions which could be included is the northern English region of Yorkshire and the Humber." ………….
(For the whole text see www.iri-europé.org)
7 February, information from Mr.Steve Mathe, Germany, through Mr.M.Kolar:
New submission to http://democracy.mkolar.org/newURL.html
LINK: http://citizensrightsleague.com.freeservers.com/ - Re-written web site.
12 December 2002: Information from Dr.Reuven Brenner, McGill University Faculty of Management, about his book The Force if Finance. "…(The book) deals in depth with direct democracy as solution not only to financial issues linked to goverments, but far broader ones (in the nationalism chapter). You can see reviews posted on Barnes and Noble site, or Amazon (shorter excerpts)." Assessment sent to us by Mr.M.Dane Waters: "Very fascinating".
22 January: Information from Mr.Simon Burall, Executive Director, One World Trust:
"I am writing to inform you about the launch of the First
Global Accountability Report: Power without Accountability? The
report describes the innovative framework that the trust has developed to assess
the accountability of global organisations. It applies this framework to 18 of
the world´s most powerful organisations from three different sectors:
intergovernmental, transnational corporation and international NGO. It finds
clear accountability gaps existing in all three (see below). The report can be
downloaded from
4 February: Mr.Robley E. George, Director, Center for the Study of Democratic societies (http://www.centersds.com) drew our attention to their latest book Socioeconomic Demo-cracy: An Advanced Socioeconomic System. "Socioeconomic Democracy is a theoretical model of a socioeconomic system wherein there exist both some form of Universal Guaranteed Personal Income and some form of Maximum Allowable Personal Wealth limit, with both the lower bound on personal material poverty and the upper bound on personal material wealth set and adjusted democratically by all participants of society."
The book is published by and available from Praeger/Greenwood, as well as from e-Amazon and e-Barnes & Noble. ( http://www.greenwood.com )
9 January: Mr.M.Kolar draws our
attention to
Canadians organize citizen inspections of weapons of mass
destruction possessed by the USA:
The list of American cities the city councils of which have authorized anti-war declarations opposing unilateral actions on the part of their government: http://www.citiesforpeace.org
MoveOn Peace Bulletin, International Edition; read or
subscribe at
A War Crime or an Act of War? An article by Stephen C.Pelletiere published 3 February in THE NEW YORK TIMES. (During the Iran-Iraq war, Mr.Pelletiere was the Central Intelligence Agency´s senior political analyst and a professor at the Army War College from 1988 to 2000.)
"It was no surprise that President Bush, lacking smoking-gun evidence of Iraq's weapons programs, used his State of the Union address to re-emphasize the moral case for an invasion: ´The dictator who is assembling the world's most dangerous weapons has already used them on whole villages, leaving thousands of his own citizens dead, blind or disfigured.´"…"The piece of hard evidence most frequently brought up concerns the gassing of Iraqi Kurds at the town of Halabja in March 1988, near the end of the eight-year Iran-Iraq war. … We cannot say with any certainty that Iraqi chemical weapons killed the Kurds. …. I was privy to much of the classified material that flowed through Washington having to do with the Persian Gulf. In addition, I headed a 1991 Army investigation into how the Iraqis would fight a war against the United States; the classified version of the report went into great detail on the Halabja affair."
Prof.Pelletiere states that examination of dead Halabja Kurds suggests that it was not Iraqi gas that had killed them, because the Iraqi army did not use that sort of gas. It was probably Iranian gas used in the course of a war operation. "Before we go to war over Halabja, the administration owes the American people the full facts. And if it has other examples of Saddam Hussein gassing Kurds, it must show that they were not pro-Iranian Kurdish guerrillas who died fighting alongside Iranian Revolutionary guards. Until Washington gives us proof of Saddam Hussein's supposed atrocities, why are we picking on Iraq on human rights grounds, particularly when there are so many other repressive regimes Washington supports?"
22 February: Mr.Jerold Hubbard wrote to the Simpol discussion channel, "….Saddam´s invasion into Kuwait was NOT without US prompting and the final push was when the USA administration gave Saddam PERMISSION to invade.
How was this done? When Saddam´s administration petitioned the US embassy for the USA´s response to his potential invasion into Kuwait, the message from the USA´s embassy was in essence, Iraq´s invasion into Kuwait would be considered strictly as a domestic dispute. One to be settled between the two countries involved and if this were to happen, THE USA WOULD STAY OUT AND NOT INTERFERE.
Any wonder why the USA does not have any credibility with many people through out the world.
25 February: A letter from WORLD-ACTION, UK: "Dear Friends, there is great news about the "No Weapons In Space Campaign"! On Feb 17 Svend Robinson introduced in Canadian Parliament our petition to stop the weaponization of space. In a few days we will put together an online petition to go to the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament.
As we are being dragged headlong in to war against Iraq --
and much of our energy is spent in opposing this war, we should keep in mind
that since the abrogation of the ABM Treaty preparations are being made for what
is called the Missile Defense System -- but is in reality a move by the US to
weaponize and exploit space unilaterally, as can clearly be seen from the
USSPACECOM´s "Vision for 2020".
For a good backgrounder on the issue read this article:
In this climate of war and fear we are being told that this is necessary for our safety, but commonsense should tell us that there is no safety in creating not only endless war on the planet -- but now engendering an arms race in space. This madness must stop!" ……….
26 February: Mr.Charlie Turk, USA, sent this letter to the P2DDIntra channel: "Would you like to sign a nationwide referendum on which you vote "no war, yes to jobs, health care, education, etc."? You can do so at the web site: www.VoteNoWar.org/ No computer? Use a friend's terminal! Or go to your local library. The actual text of the referendum is:
The U.S. Congress did not represent me when it voted to authorize George W.Bush to carry out an illegal war against Iraq. Thousands will die needlessly unless the people stop this war drive. I join with millions of people who believe that the $200 billion planned for war against Iraq should be spent instead to fund jobs, education, housing, health care, child care, assistance to the elderly and to meet people´s needs.
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15 December 2002: Mr.Bruce A Eggum, USA, wrote to the NewPoliticalSystem discussion channel, transmitting a message from Mr. Dick Burkhart, Global Peoples Assembly Network: "Better than WAR! Killing many people is not peace."
"This proposal has been attracting favorable attention locally, so I thought I would distribute it globally. It is directed primarily at US voters and representatives but may serve to stimulate broader debate as well. Feel free to make comments/suggestions and to pass this on.
Needed: A New Middle East Policy
The United States itself has sown the seeds of global terrorism by its past actions in the Middle East. Current US policy is only throwing fuel on the fire. Dousing these flames will require a new US Middle East policy that addresses the root causes of Al Quaeda terrorism.
First we must admit that the US led "war on terrorism" has failed. Not only has widespread international support for the US evaporated within a year of the 9/11 attacks, but the recent terrorist actions in Bali and Kenya show that Al Quaeda is back in full force.
To see why, consider the principal justification cited by Osama bin Laden for his attack on the world trade center. These three reasons resonate strongly throughout the Middle East, even among well-educated, pro-western elites: (1) The devastating effects of US-led economic sanctions on the people of Iraq; (2) The US-enabled escalation of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict; (3) US economic and military backing of autocratic regimes like those of Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Let´s outline a new policy that addresses these issues at a deep level, a policy rooted in our highest values of freedom, democracy, and justice:"
Mr.Burkhart outlines here nine principles of an alternative, non-violent, peace promoting, and humanitarian policy respecting international institutions and ecological imperatives. These principles can only be dismissed by ignorant, brainwashed people and those who have a vested interest in the current "war on terrorism". (JP)
"The path to global security outlined in this proposal promises to be both less costly and far more effective than militaristic responses which actually aggravate legitimate grievances that are at the root of Middle East terrorism. Let us proclaim our most basic values of freedom, democracy, and justice, not only for us, but for all.
We have drawn on discussions with Dr.Stephen Zunes, author of Tinderbox: US Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism, and Middle East Editor for Foreign Policy in Focus (www.fpif.org)."
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14 February: WORLD-ACTION wrote, "STOP THE REAL WORLD TERRORISTS!
World-Action enumerates some events the real causes of which seem to have been covered up. In some cases, the explanations suggested might turn out to be unfounded conspiration theories. But some should not be dismissed lightly, particularly the suspicion that the US Army spread chemicals in the atmosphere for military purposes ("Chemtrails"). This allegation should be investigated by impartial inspectors. If verified, it would be a case of a horrible crime against humanity.


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There have been some major changes in Khloe Kardashian's life over the last 12 months. She went from being married to a man she adored to being in the middle of a divorce. Kardashian stood by Lamar Odom and attempted to get him help but he refused and instead mocked her on several occasions by posting videos online while under the influence. Much of the ordeal played out on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" for the world to see.
Now that Khloe Kardashian is being linked to French Montana, Lamar Odom is reportedly calling her. Kardashian is not taking the phone calls and is moving on with her life. While there hasn't been actual confirmation that French Montana and Khloe Kardashian are a couple, their frequent outings are definitely looking more and more like dates.
Fans are happy that Kardashian has finally moved on and hope that she will return to the same person she was before Odom took a toll on her. For a while everyone was worried about the emotional toll the break-up of her marriage was taking on her, so much so that her sisters held a mini-intervention on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." Only time will tell if the relationship with French Montana will last, but for now it appears that Kardashian is happy with the way things are going.
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It's simple. All it involves is using your phone to navigate to the UNICEF Tap Project, follow the prompts, set your phone down and leave it alone for 10 short minutes. The site will access the accelerometer in your phone and determine if you are leaving it untouched for the whole time. If not and you move the phone, you will be asked to put it down to continue.
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This beautiful book of fine art photography is filled with trees, rust, and abandonment. It is a collection of carefully selected photographs taken by Jeremy Klapprodt using vintage Polaroid cameras with both new and expired peel apart and integral film.
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I studied at the University of North Texas and graduated in 2000 with a degree in Radio, Television, and Film. After school, I formed a video production company that I operated for 3 years. Although I still had an interest in video and film production at this time, it seems that my focus and passion was really starting to veer more toward photography and has continued to develop through the years. I truly appreciate just about all styles of photography, but I am most enthused by and involved with the lo-fi approach. I enjoy creating images with vintage Polaroid cameras and expired film, using techniques such as pinhole, and especially TtV photography.
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Sep 7, 2013
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Tulane's volleyball team extended their season-opening winning streak to seven matches by getting past Saint Francis (Pa.) in three sets Saturday morning at the YSU Invitational in Youngstown, Ohio.
The Green Wave won 25-15, 25-22 and 25-13 during the match that lasted only one hour and 17 minutes. With the victory, Tulane claimed the championship of the tournament after going 3-0 on the weekend.
Tulane last opened a season 7-0 in 2007, and haven't had a winning streak this long since they rattled off 17 victories in a row towards the end of their 2008 Conference USA Championship season.
"We had to prepare ourselves for this last match," said Tulane director of volleyball Sinisa Momic. "It was the third match of the tournament for us, so we were a little bit tired. I thought we had the right mentality, though. We just controlled most of the match. Overall, it was a good tournament, and we got better as we went along."
Freshman Tea Juric led the team with 16 kills while fellow freshman Annie Shurtz was second on the squad with 10. Juric also paced the team with two service aces. Senior Mel Mandelbaum notched 33 assists for the team-lead, while senior Cori Martone led the way with 15 digs. Mandelbaum, Juric, freshman Sarah Strasner and junior Olivia Utt tied for the lead with two block assists each.
Tulane had no trouble putting Saint Francis (Pa.) away during the first set of the day, as the Green Wave led throughout the entire game. It marked the first match Tulane got a win against Rider during the second match of the season on Sept. 31. The end result of 25-15 was the largest lead of the game for the Green Wave. Juric and Martone tied for the lead in kills during the set with five a piece. As a team, Tulane hit .361 during the set, and recorded 21 digs, led by Mandelbaum's six.
Saint Francis (Pa.) - who dropped to 0-7 with the loss - did play strong during the second game, but Tulane was still able to sneak past them. The Green Wave took an early lead before the Red Flash tied things at 15 on a service ace. Tulane took a timeout, but the Red Flash still managed two more points before an error allowed Tulane to serve. Two kills by Juric sandwiched a service ace by Martone, leading to a timeout by Saint Francis (Pa.). Juric notched another kill, but the Red Flash stormed back on two kills and two service aces to take a 21-20 lead. An error on Saint Francis (Pa.) tied things up before Shurtz and Mandelbaum recorded kills to take the lead once and for all. Shurtz and Juric wrapped up the game with kills. As a team, the Green Wave bettered themselves by hitting .389 during the game.
The Green Wave once again controlled the pace during the third game, as they led throughout the set. Freshman Sarah Strasner paced the team with four kills, while adding a block assist. Shurtz posted the lone solo block on the day for Tulane, while Mandelbaum, Martone and junior Anna Wruck also played big at the net with block assists.
For her efforts during the tournament, Mandelbaum was named the MVP by the coaches. The Clovis, Calif., native recorded 139 of the team's 158 total assists while adding eight kills, two service aces, 21 digs and five blocks (one solo).
"I think Mel was just playing exceptionally well," added Momic. "She made good decisions while running our offense. She is one of our top diggers at all times. She is not making many mistakes, and she makes everyone around her better."
Martone and Juric were named to the All-Tournament team, as well. Juric led the team with 45 kills despite only playing in 10 of the 11 sets on the weekend. She averaged 4.50 kills per set while adding three service aces and 36 digs. She also posted four block assists. Martone notched 32 kills during the three matches, and also played outstanding defense. She recorded nine block assists and 44 digs, both second on the team during the tournament.
"Overall, Cori played great in different skills," mentioned Momic. "I thought her serving was great, she played good defense on the back row and she contributed offensively. She had three good matches. We got to see Tea's talent during the Toledo match where she took over. She played good defense throughout the tournament. Overall, both girls had a really good tournament."
Tulane will return to Louisiana to square off against cross-town rival New Orleans for a 7pm CT tilt on Tuesday.
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Now... these are legal fees valid ALL OVER Indonesia in any Kantor Polisi that are allowed to issue driving license. Advising a "good" kantor polisi is merly impossible. It all depends on the way you ask, the way you argue, the way you bargain...etc. Be polite, but firm and it will greatly reduce the price of the SIM. Go with him directly to the right loket (don't let him deal with them alone if he is not really fluent in Bahasa Indonesia) and do not accept the help of any calo. In a case like a SIM, if your husband has all the requested documents, just refuse to pay more than it. Stick to this position or bargain to the closest. If they refuse and kick you out, keep cool and write a letter to the Kepala Seksi Lalu Lintas, with the name of the agent who you deal with and give it in hand or after having it registered. Remenber, the LAW is the LAW. They have to respect it... and they will, each time they feel you may put them in trouble with an official complaint.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. –July 16, 2013 – Michael (Mike) D. Tarvin has been named the new Director of Chaplain Services for Tyson Foods, Inc. In his new role, he is responsible for leading the more than 120 workplace chaplains employed by the company. He replaces Chaplain Rick McKinnie, who is retiring.
Before joining Tyson Foods, Tarvin served honorably with the U.S. Army for more than 30 years. He served as chaplain with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 25th Infantry Division. He worked as the Chief of Pastoral Care at Evans Army Community Hospital at Ft. Carson, Colorado, and later served as Chief of Pastoral Care at the Medical Center at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Tarvin was also senior chaplain of Multi-National Corps in Iraq, where he supervised more than 300 chaplains in combat operations. In addition, he also served as Senior Chaplain for United States Army Forces Command.
Tarvin is an Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps distinguished graduate from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He is also a graduate of the Army Ranger School, Airborne School, Jumpmaster School, Air Assault School, Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College and has graduate degrees from Boston University, Brite Divinity School and the U.S. Army War College.
Tyson Foods' chaplaincy program was started by Chairman John Tyson in October 2000. It provides pastoral care to the company's employees and their families, regardless of their religious affiliation or beliefs. The program involves full and part-time chaplains at many Tyson locations who informally make themselves available to talk to employees. One of the core values of Tyson Foods is to be a faith-friendly company. This means treating all faiths with dignity and respect.
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Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to be involved with son Don Tyson leading the company for many years and grandson John H. Tyson serving as the current Chairman of the Board of Directors. Tyson Foods produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. The company provides products and services to customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries. It has approximately 115,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it
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Two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams were handed penalties on Tuesday as a result of rules infractions during the recent Pocono Raceway race weekend in Long Pond, Pa. Paul Richmond, crew chief on the no. 17 Red Horse Racing Toyota driven by Timothy Peters has been fined $7,500 and placed on NASCAR probation until the end of the year. Meanwhile, the No. 6 Chevrolet team of driver/owner Norm Benning will be penalized track time during the first practice session at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., when the Truck Series heads there next on Aug. 15.
The No. 17 penalty came as a result of an issue with the throttle shaft and throttle plates. The issue was discovered during opening day inspection at Pocono on July 31. NASCAR cited sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 20B-5.10.1(6) (Throttle Shafts: The combined thickness of the throttle shaft and the throttle plates must not be less than 0.197 inches) of the 2014 rule book. NASCAR deemed the penalty a P3 level, resulting in the fine.
The No. 6 team, meanwhile, played against the rules during the Pocono Mountains 150 race, as NASCAR nabbed the team for improper use of a battery-powered impact wrench. In its penalty announcement for the No. 6 team, NASCAR cited violatons of sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 9-15J (Only two NASCAR-approved half-inch drive air wrenches with a single socket and with a hex design capable of removing or attaching one lug nut at a time must be used to change tires/wheels during any pit stops: improper use of a battery-powered impact wrench). It is considered by NASCAR to be P1 level.
Peters finished 12th and Benning finished 20th in the Saturday afternoon Pocono Mountains 150. The Truck Series has the upcoming weekend off before heading to Michigan International Speedway to race on Aug. 16.


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Florida Marlins: New Baseball Prospectus metric suggests Nolasco turnaround likely
Baseball Prospectus recently unveiled a new metric called SIERA, which stands for Skill-Interactive Earned Run Average. It "estimates ERA through walk rate, strikeout rate and ground ball rate, eliminating the effects of park, defense and luck, while accounting for how run prevention improves as ground ball rate increases and declines as more whiffs are accrued, while grounders are of more materiality for those who allow a surplus of runners. "
Being more of a casual than hardcore user of non-traditional stats, I'll leave the hows and whys and validity of the formula Baseball Prospectus crafted for others to debate. After all, had the University of Minnesota required me to take one more math class I might not have graduated.
If SIERA proves accurate, Marlins fans have reason to be excited about Ricky Nolasco in 2010. Nolasco had a miserable start to 2009 and ultimately was demoted to Triple-A. He was more himself in the second half, but still finished with a 5.06 ERA. However, his SIERA was 3.05, which indicates much of Nolasco's misfortune was due to factors beyond his control.
Here's what BP had to say about Nolasco: "Aside from his rather ugly ERA, Nolasco really had a great 2009, striking out over nine batters per nine innings with an average of just 1.8 unintentional walks per nine innings. In fact, his 4.43 strikeout-to-walk ratio was identical to his rate in 2008, when he pitched to a 3.52 ERAin 212.1 frames. Barring a circumstance unforeseen, Nolasco should return to his dominant ways and battle Josh Johnson for the role of Feisty Fish ace."
Josh Johnson and Nolasco combined for 28 of the rotation's 56 wins in 2009. No Marlins starting duo has ever totaled more than 33 wins in a season (Kevin Brown and Alex Fernandez in 1997; Brown and Al Leiter in 1996). Nolasco and Johnson could change that in 2010.


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Merck & Co. survived the fourth quarter of 2012 with a net income gain despite a decline in sales, but the pharma giant offered investors lower profit guidance for 2013, and disclosed its second clinical setback in as many months by stating it would delay seeking approval until 2014 for osteoporosis drug candidate odanacatib.
Merck finished Q4 with a net income of $1.4 billion, or 46 cents per share, down 7.3% from $1.51 billion or 49 cents per share in the final three months of 2011, during which results were lowered by acquisition and restructuring charges. Non-GAAP EPS excluding special items sunk 14.7% from 97 to 83 cents per share, just above the 81-cent EPS predicted by a consensus of analysts questioned by Thomson Reuters.
Also sliding but ahead of analyst forecasts were total sales, which fell 5% during Q4 to $11.7 billion from $12.3 billion—but still ahead of the $11.48 billion consensus estimate. Full-year sales in 2012 dipped 2%, to $47.3 billion from $48 billion.
The sales slump reflects generic competition that followed the August 2012 loss of patent protection for Merck's once-daily oral asthma treatment Singulair (montelukast sodium). Q4 sales plunged 67% to $80 million from nearly $1.5 billion, while overall 2012 sales fell 30%, to almost $3.9 billion from nearly $5.5 billion in 2011. Singulair sales in 2013 aren't likely to do much better, since the drug will lose patent protection in Europe this month, though market exclusivity remains in Japan through 2016.
Japan and U.S. sales were strong, however, for the diabetes drug Januvia (sitagliptin), which is now Merck's best-selling pharmaceutical product. Januvia enjoyed a 23% year-to-year sales boost, to nearly $4.1 billion in 2012. Q4 Januvia sales climbed 18%, to $1.1 billion from $960 million in Q4 2011.
Net income for all of 2012 rose 6% from the previous year, to $6.7 billion or $2.16 per share from $6.3 billion or $2.02 per share. Non-GAAP EPS for the full year rose 1% to $3.82 per share from $3.77 per share.
"We expected that 2012 would be a challenging year, particularly with the Singulair patent expiry as well as pricing and austerity challenges. Despite these challenges, we were able to maintain our top line at 2011 levels," Kenneth C. Frazier, Merck's chairman and CEO, told analysts this morning on a conference call to discuss the latest earnings report. "By driving growth in our broad product portfolio and reducing costs, we were able not only to absorb the impacts of a challenging year, but also reinvest for future growth."
For 2013, Merck issued lower-than-2012 earnings guidance projecting non-GAAP EPS of between $3.60 to $3.70 per share, excluding special items; and estimating GAAP EPS of $2.03 to $2.26. Two analyst consensus estimates were higher: Bloomberg's ($3.69 per share) and Thomson Reuters ($3.68 per share).
Merck offered no numbers on full-year 2013 revenues except to say they would "be near 2012 levels on a constant currency basis."
Merck said it would hold off until 2014 plans to file for marketing approval for its osteoporosis drug candidate odanacatib, after reviewing safety and efficacy data from a pivotal Phase III trial. The company said its 2014 filing will include additional data from a blinded extension of the trial in approximately 8,200 women—data that Merck will not disclose until the trial's database is locked, and only "at an appropriate science meeting," Peter N. Kellogg, executive vp and CFO, told analysts this morning.
"The company continues to believe that odanacatib will have the potential to address unmet medical needs in patients with osteoporosis," Merck said in a statement.
Odanacatib is Merck's second clinical setback in as many months. Last month, Merck said it would not file for FDA approval to market the cholesterol drug candidate Tredaptive after it failed a late-stage clinical trial. Tredaptive showed an increase in nonfatal side effects, and did not significantly reduce the risk of coronary deaths, nonfatal heart attacks, and strokes.
Merck emphasized it still plans to file marketing approvals for several other drug candidates this year, including the widely-discussed and promising suvorexant for insomnia, the anticlotting drug vorapaxar, the fertility treatment Elonva, and a new version of the Gardasil vaccine against sexually transmitted cancers caused by human papilloma virus that protects against more virus strains.
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Eagle Ford Shale Talk
Welcome to my inaugural message, on the Oil and Gas page, I'm calling "Eagle Ford Shale Talk". This page will be part of the Pleasanton Express, once a month, to start with. Later on, this oil and gas page may go to twice a month. My usual weekly article, Oil and Gas Report, will continue in each issue of the Pleasanton Express on a different page.
It is my utmost desire to bring you interesting articles and photos. There will be a little bit of everything that's oil related on this page that I feel you would find informative. Also, stories of families that have moved into Atascosa or McMullen Counties in oil field job related situations. I'm looking for oilfield humor, too.
I'm asking for you to email me with oilfield stories you're aware of, from the early 1900s and subsequent years, maybe, through the 1970s. If there are oil and gas field photos from early scenes you would let me share with our readers, that would be welcomed. Among the stories, with photos, if possible, that I'm looking for, are drilling or other petroleum-related operations in and around Humble Camp, south of Pleasanton. Among other stories and photos I want are the following: the gas plant west of Jourdanton; earlier Halliburton operations out of its former Pleasanton yard; exploration and drilling scenes in the Campbellton-Peggy-Fashing area; early Charlotte oilfield operations; wildcat drilling just north of Leming; early Black Hill oil and gas scenes; stories and photos of wells drilled northeast of Pleasanton near Perry Feeders; oilfield scenes south of Jourdanton; info about the Gorman Fee well drilled in the Edwards just southeast of Poteet; early McMullen County oil and gas stories and photos; photos, if possible, and information on the huge oilfield fire, years ago, near Cross, that was extinguished by Boots and Coots; wells drilled in the Franks Field (Navarro) south of the old American Legion Field area, southwest of Pleasanton; photos of early drilling activities utilizing antiquated equipment in Atascosa and McMullen Counties; early drilling in the Lytle and Somerset vicinity of Atascosa County; Jones and Laughlin Company info; stories and photos of the old Hughes Tool Company (owned by Howard Hughes) in south Pleasanton; info and photos from the Troell and Courand ranches and Leal area southeast of Pleasanton.
This past Wednesday morning, May 30, my friend, Rene Montalvo, drove over from Pearsall where he's presently headquartered, with Chesapeake Energy Corp. He is Manager - Community Development and Corporate Relations rep for the entire Eagle Ford Shale area. Other Chesapeake personnel, from their Austin headquarters, met with me at the same time. Haley Curry, Manager - Communications, and Liza Firmin, Senior Coordinator- Corporate Development, with Chesapeake, wanted to visit and look around the City of Pleasanton. Topics discussed with the three were the proposed 18-wheeler loop that we are considering, south of Pleasanton, that would exit off IH 37 and intersect with SH 97 just east of Jourdanton, coming off CR 431 at that point. Also, they wanted to see our beautiful Pleasanton Country Club golf course. They were impressed. Haley and Liza, while driving down from Austin, and then entering SH 97 (W. Oaklawn) in Pleasanton, mentioned being intrigued by all the land being cleared for development
The following morning, Thursday, May 31, another friend, Silver Vasquez, from his San Antonio office, visited with me. Silver was formerly with Chesapeake Energy and is presently doing public relations work for the American Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA). He was interested in driving around, to see, first hand, an update on all the growth, taking place in Pleasanton. We were joined by Bill Carroll, Atascosa County Commissioner, Precinct 4, where more discussion prevailed, that included a southern loop, for 18-wheelers, around Pleasanton.


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Climate graph
The driest month is February, with 6 mm of rainfall. In August, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of 392 mm.
Temperature graph
The warmest month of the year is May, with an average temperature of 28.9 °C. At 25.3 °C on average, January is the coldest month of the year.
Climate table
The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 386 mm. The variation in annual temperature is around 3.6 °C.


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Junior Commission Officer (Religious Teacher), Jobs & Vacancy in Others at INDIAN ARMY, Delhi Dec 2012
Job or Vacancy Description:
Become a Junior Commission Officer (JCO) (Religious Teacher) in the Army (RT Pandit, RT Padre and RT Maulvi)
Applications are invited from male candidates only for recruitment as Junior Commissioned Officer (Religious Teacher) for RRT 71 course in the Indian Army who fulfill the following eligibility criteria :
JCO Religious Teacher : 36 posts (Pandit-31, Maulvi-3, Padre-2)
Age : 27-34 years for civilian and 25-34 for remastered candidates.
Physical Standard: As applicable to the regular army [Height-155cm, Weight-50Kg, Chest – 77 cm, Candidate should be able to run one mile in eight minutes.
Pay Scale : JCO will get the pay scale of Naib Subedar of Rs. 9300-34800/-
PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:(a) The recruitment will be carried out through all the HQ Recruiting Zones, IRO Delhi Cantt, Ladakh Scout Regt Centre Leh and JAKLI Regt Centre Srinagar.
(b) Submission of Application : Application duly filled as per performa given in the advertisement will be submitted by the candidate along with the required documents duly super scribed (APPLICATION FOR JCO (RT) COURSE NO 71) on top outer cover of envelope to the HQ Rtg Zone / IRO Delhi Cantt / Ladakh Scout Regtl Centre Leh / JAK LI Regtl Trg Centre Srinagar of which the individual is a permanent native
(c) Candidates found eligible will be issued call up letters by the concerned office/recruiting organisation for initial screening which will include checking of original certificates followed by medical examination.
How to Apply: Candidates are required to submit duly filled prescribed Application Form along with all required documents duly superscribed "Application for JCO (RT) Course No. 71" on the top outer cover of the envelope to to the HQ Rtg Zone / IRO Delhi Cantt / Ladakh Scout Regt. Centre Leh / JAK LI Regtl Trg Centre Srinagar of which the individual is a permanent native / resident
General Instructions:
1 . Duly fil led up Application as per the given format wi ll be addressed to concerned addressee as mentioned in Para 6, Write " APPLICATION FOR JCO (RT) COURSE NO 71" on top of the envelope containing applications.
2 . Application may be handwritten or typed on A4 size paper as per the given format.
3 . Affix your recent passport size photograph without sun glasses at the space provide din the application form. Photograph taken with Polaroid camera or computer print will not be accepted.
4 . Enclose three self addressed stamped Registered envelopes issued by the Department of Post & Telegraph giving your present address with PIN Code on which acknowledgment/call up notice/reject ion slip is to be sent.
5 . A candidate whose application has been rejected earlier may apply again if eligible/age permits.
6 . All incomplete applications will be rejected.Al l above terms and conditions, vacancies and selection procedures are subject to change from time to time.
7. Candidates who are serving with any organization and are selected for the interview will produce "No Objection Certificate" from their employee at Zonal Recruiting Office be fore dispatch .
8. The candidates declared successful in the written examination and shortlisted for interview will be communicated about the interview dates by post through self addressed envelopes and the list will also be displayed at their respective HQ Recruiting Zones
9. The candidates are required to produce the fol lowing documents, when cal led for screening :-Character certificate by Sarpanch of the Village or authorized signatory of the State Government
10. Individuals with permanent tattoos on any part of the body less inner face of the forearm(inside of elbow to the wrist) and back (dorsal) part of hand / reverse side of palm are not eligible for recruitment
Tentative Last Date: 12-01-2013
About the organization:
Grit and experience affect the growth of an institution. Fighting four major wars, insurgency and other low intensity wars has indeed made the Indian Army an eminently and efficient battle trained, war machine.Changing times bring changing needs. Battle training must tell also on the structuring of the army, for it is this function that extracts the most from the assets available, both men and material. A look at the command and structuring of the Indian Army shows how finely these have been tuned to meet India's threat perceptions, based on the experience of the major wars that it has fought and the present-day geo-political context.The largest standing volunteer Army in the world has never had to scour the populace for draft or conscription. There are always more men eager to don olive green than the demand at any one time. But this does not reflect a situation where a large unemployed workforce would get into uniform to keep body and soul together. More to the point is the basic attitude of our people to the call of arms, discovered also by the British, some three centuries before. There are very many who join up for long service tenures under the colours, by inclination and choice – also familial habit and honour. If a young man or woman, sound of body and mind, and of Indian origin, is inclined to spend most of his useful working years in the kind of desolation that the country's Field areas' adjoining the borders provide, can he or she cannot be refused.For the purpose of recruitment, the country is divided into recruiting zones. Every zone is allotted a quota for recruitment based on a percentage of its population and ethnic grouping. A legacy, slowly being diluted, is that of combat arm units or regiments recruiting from a particular zone or mixture of ethnic groups.Once a man has joined up, it is for keeps. Many fall out at the basic training stage when they find that there is much more to it than getting into a smart uniform.
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This One's for the Ladies
A couple of model marriers, Michael Chernow and Sam Talbot, are profiled.
A couple of model marriers are profiled today: Page Six Magazine casts an eye on an "irritatingly handsome" duo, Meatball Shop partner Michael Chernow and his wife Donna Hemmingsen Chernow, a Danish model who helped develop the restaurant's dessert menu and may someday open a "healthy bakery." And the Times fawns over the "dark, rugged good looks" and "manly wardrobe choices" of Imperial No. 9's Sam Talbot, whose own marriage to a model didn't work out because "things happen, and people tend to go their own way sometimes." [Page Six/NYP, NYT]


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Highs today will only reach the low to mid 30s with scattered snow showers. Light accumulations are possible in the metro, with the greatest chance for accumulating snow in our Northwest viewing area. A light dusting to 1/2″ is possible elsewhere, but more than likely you'll probably just see light snow showers.
Tonight a chance for snow sticks around with temps dropping into the mid 20s. Late tonight early tomorrow morning accumulating snow is possible. We're watching for light snow, so totals won't be very impressive, but we could see slick spots on roadways. Use extra care with holiday travels returning home.
Sunday, light snow is one again possible, and it looks like by the afternoon 1″ – 2″ of snow is possible. The accumulating snow should taper off by early evening. Highs will only reach the upper 20s to around 30 degrees.


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Why Kitchen Cabinets Make or Break Your Remodel
From Dean Dowd on October 14, 2010 in Kitchen Remodel
Of all the things to consider in your home, you'd think that kitchen cabinetry falls low on the list. Yet, because of the functionality of the kitchen, getting the cabinets right not only affects the aesthetics, but changes how well you navigate when cooking.
If you're remodeling the kitchen, think about these cabinetry choices, and then to receive a free price quote for installation, click here.
Wide Open Spaces
While some go crazy with the thought of dust accumulating on unused dishes, a much-used and casual kitchen can benefit greatly from open cabinets. Yes, some bohemian takes on this concept can mix-match and stack dishes, but an open-cabinet kitchen doesn't have to be consigned to mayhem.
Remember to keep the pretty but not-much used stuff above, leaving the reachable space for everyday items. And have fun with it.
Modern Take on Antique
A favorite here at CalFinder, Plain English specializes in custom kitchen cabinetry that brings the best of old-school style into the 21st century. Looking to Shaker furniture, the designers have created fuss-free cabinets that run flush to the floor, and cupboards that rely on wooden runners.
There's no denying the beauty of their creations. This simplicity may seem like a small detail, but to-the-floor simple cabinetry keeps heat (and the ends of those carrots that fall when chopping) from getting caught in the corners. In such a busy room, streamlining the look and design can be important.
On the Move with Metal
Looking to commercial kitchens for inspiration, many home kitchens are foregoing the need for heavy built-in cabinetry. Instead, kitchens are going the way of tall and moveable metal shelving and moveable stainless steel islands, allowing for a light aesthetic and transformability in such a multi-purpose room.
Consider creating a custom kitchen (that can move with you, renters), which not only lets light in through its sinewy structure, but allows for you to create the exact kitchen you need.
Photo Credit: Plain English & Country Living


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General Information
There are 10 parking spaces in front of the PACE.
House seats involve three sections:
1) Two wheelchair spaces in rear center raked section.
2) Wheelchair spaces between raked and orchestra section. Approximately (17).
3) Six of ten box areas are wheelchair accessible.
Elevator is located North side of the building.
Stage is wheelchair accessible.
Production Room
There is no designated Production Office; however, we have a conference room on second floor that is used for all production meetings. This room must be scheduled through the Performing Arts Division office (918) 595-7752.
Green Room
The Green Room is located off SR. It measures 32'7" x 24' 3". The Green Room is equipped with a phone, coffee maker, washer, dryer, couches, love seats and cushioned folding chairs. Tables upon request.
Kitchen is off SR. It has a coffee maker, electric stove with oven, microwave, refrigerator, and icemaker, as well as a phone.
Stage Manager's Console
Located off stage left on proscenium wall. Two channel communication system. ETC digital address preset board. Three channel public address system. Video monitor available with one month's notice.
Rehearsal Rooms
We have assorted rooms that may serve as rehearsal rooms, but the must be scheduled in advance-usually at the production meeting.
Paid professional and student crews. Union crew available, IATSE local 354, Steve Brown is the business agent 918-496-7722. Every show requires a minimum of 3 PACE stagehands. These stagehands serve the functions of: 1) Light board operator; 2) Sound board operator; 3) Stage or floor manager. These stagehands are required whenever a theatre is rented, regardless of any other personnel required by the client. In the PACE, all equipment operation is done by PACE stagehands.
Emergency Numbers: ALL EMERGENCIES - 911
Campus Police: 918.595.7762
Taxi Services
Checker Cab Company: 918.582.6611
Complete Care (Wheelchair): 918.583.8600
Executive Cab Company: 918.747.8481
Regency Limousine: 918.838.1312
Yellow Cab Company: 918.582.6161
Area Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield Inn Marriot Hampton Inn
8202 S. 100 E. Ave. 9020 E. 71st St. 7141 S. 85th E. Ave
Tulsa, OK 74133 Tulsa, OK 74133 Tulsa, OK 74133
918.392.2000 918.252.7754
Holiday Inn Express Radisson Hotel Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention
9010 E.71 10918 E. 41st St. 6808 S. 107th E. Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74133 Tulsa, OK 74146 Tulsa, OK 74133
918.274.4100 918.627.5000 918.307.4023
Applebee's Bar & Grill 9409 E. 71st 918.369.8989
Fuddrucker's 10825 E. 71st 918.294.3833
Abuelo's 10909 E. 71st 918.249.1546
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant: 7019 S. Memorial Dr. 918.254.0082
Red Lobster Seafood 6718 S. Memorial Dr. 918.250.5330
Carrabba's Italian Grill 11021 E. 71st 918.254.8888
Silver Flame Steakhouse & Seafood 6100 S. Sheridan 918.496.3311 or 918.664.9224
On the Border 9026 E. 71st St. 918.459.0303
Zio's Italian Kitchen 7111 S. Mingo Rd. 918.250.5999
Texas Roadhouse 11111 E. 71st 918.461.8891
Loading dock South side of Facility; and public parking East and Northeast of facility.
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
Theatrical Suppliers
Tulsa Scenic Ford Audio Video Fairview AFX
313 S. Kenosha 5362 S. 129th E. Ave. 4932 S. 83rd E. Ave.
Tulsa, OK Tulsa, OK Tulsa, OK
918.582.8458 918.252.9581 918.664.2910
Ehrle's Party Top Hat Magic Cloth World
4430 S. Memorial Dr. 5555 E. 41st St. 8508 E. 71st St.
Tulsa, OK Tulsa, OK Tulsa, OK
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Southern Hills Florist 918.293.0960


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Nokia N97 might hit the UK at the end of March
If you're in the UK and don't like the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic but still want a touchscreen Nokia handset, you should wait for the end of March to come, when it's said that the brand new N97 will be released.
The online retailer Play.com lists the Nseries smartphone as "due for release on 31/03/2009", with the price tag of 479.99 GBP (about $708).
That's surely a hefty price, but let's not forget that N97 is not only the first Nseries to have a touchscreen display, but also the one that offers the widest range of features – you can read about them here.
Of course, the March 31 release date might be pushed back, but at least we know that the UK will get the new Nseries sometime this spring.
In case you want to see a set of live pics with Nokia N97, you can check out the UnwiredView report from CES 2009.
Via N95 Users


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Sad news for comedy nerds: Community has been pulled from NBC's mid-season schedule, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Just about halfway through its third season, Dan Harmon's comedy set at the fictional Greendale Community College is responsible for making Joel McHale believable as actor instead of just a reality television pundit, launching the career of Donald Glover and bringing Chevy Chase back to relevance, and also happens to boast one of Popdust's favorite television theme songs. (RIP Friday Night Lights.) It's not a death sentence per se, but being pulled from its prime-time spot isn't exactly a vote of confidence by its parent network. Mourn the impending absence of your favorite study group, Starburns and Greendale's beloved chicken fingers, by listening to The 88′s "At Least It Was Here," in full below. And be sure to purchase Childish Gambino's new album Camp tomorrow—Donald Glover will likely need some cheering up.
"Community" Won't Be On Your TV Schedule Come January
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Back in December, when The New York Times reviewed the fare at the NYC incarnation of Toro, Boston's beloved Barcelona-style tapas restaurant, on the corner of 15th Street and the West Side Highway, writer Pete Wells described "swaying like a drunken sailor" over a plate of gambas al ajillo. That would be griddled garlic shrimp with Cascabel chilis, lemon and 1800 Milenio, the super-premium tequila that is renowned for being consistently smooth. Part "dos" of a four part tasting menu dedicated to 1800 Milenio by Toro's chef, Ken Oringer, the shrimp dish followed Brambly Farms pork pate, with red curry, green tomato mustarda, and 1800 Milenio. These unbelievably good morsels prefaced the third course, chuleta de buey, a 40-day dry aged bone-in ribeye glazed with bone marrow, sea salt and 1800 Milenio. The denouement was dark chocolate & 1800 Milenio cremeux, accompanied by a silky smooth scoop of olive oil ice cream and coffee crumble.
Oringer designed this tasting menu in celebration of the debut of 1800 Tequila's extra-aged, Cognac-finished evolutionary elixir - Milenio. According to Oringer "since the tequila has been aged in French oak Cognac barrels for five years, its body is so full that it turns the simplest dishes into something so much more. The flavoring is so bold that the end result is absolutely exceptional." There was no denying this fact at the recent food pairing at Toro on April 7th, the day 1800 Milenio debuted. Guests filed into two long tables in Toro's 50 seat private dining room, under a cascade of wisteria, still sipping El Naranjo cocktails made with 1800 Silver. Each course was accompanied by straight servings of 1800 Milenio, the smooth, velvety cognac finish a perfect accent to Oringer's savory concoctions. With a nose that is a harmonic combination of lightly toasted oak wood, vanilla, almond, walnut, chocolate, caramel, honey and fruit, such as agave, prune, red fruits, very ripe fig, banana and apples, the entire tasting experience was pretty close to sublime.
Milenio's liquid is an expression of the finest craftsmanship. After a long and delicate aging process, the extra-aged tequila is matured for a short period in French oak Cognac barrels creating a balanced, soft and unique flavor. A perfect expression of the land that nurtures the fine Blue Weber Agave, Mexico, and the hands that craft its final liquid, Milenio is considered the best representation of 1800 Tequila's roots. 1800 Milenio is housed in a pyramidal shape that nods to 1800's iconic bottle, the tall and slender design reflects the tequila's broach of new heights. The glass projects the natural coloring of the tequila, showing off its dark amber coloring and bright copper and gold nuances. The original limited production of 1800 Milenio first appeared in 2000, and has since gone on to achieve a legendary status among connoisseurs of a finer tequila experience. For some, it is hailed as the best tequila they have ever had the pleasure of drinking. 1800 Milenio has returned to shelves this month, in a second edition at select stockists, with a wider release in May.
Co-chef/owners Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonette along with partners Doug Jacob and Will Malnati opened Toro in the iconic former Nabisco factory. Chefs Oringer and Bissonette feature an eclectic menu focusing on both traditional and modern tapas, combining regional Spanish flavors and techniques with local and market fresh ingredients. Designed by New World Design Builders, the team behind ABC Kitchen and Willow Road (Malnati's and Jacob's first restaurant together), the 120 seat dining room channels the spirit of Barcelona's lively tapas bars and feature a mix of both industrial and refined elements. The private dining room, which is accessed from West 16th Street, has the cavernous vibe of an ancient Spanish monastery. The ceilings are high, and with candles set into recessed nooks in the wall, surrounding a huge mounted bull's head, the setting is reminiscent of a royal dining hall in some far flung Westeros kingdom. And with his dark hair and thick beard, chef Oringer looks as if he just stepped out of a Goya painting.


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MELT 2 tbsp. butter in saucepan. Brush mushroom caps with butter and place top-side down in shallow baking pan. Heat remaining butter in same saucepan. Add chopped mushroom stems, onion and garlic and cook until tender.
STIR in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Add stuffing. Mix lightly. Spoon about
1 tbsp. stuffing mixture into each mushroom cap.
BAKE at 425°F. for 10 min. or until heated through. Makes 24 appetizers.
Cream of broccoli soup is the secret ingredient that makes these broccoli and cheese topped potatoes especially delicious.