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GOP "Pledge To America" is an oath to Big Oil — written by a former Exxon lobbyist!
Daniel J. Weiss authored this Wonk Room cross-post.
House Republicans just released "A Pledge to America," its agenda for the 112th Congress if they take charge. The Republicans claim that their document "" written by former Exxon lobbyist Brian Wild "" is "one in which the people have the most say and the best ideas trump the most entrenched interests."
When it comes to energy policy, the GOP leaders actually ignore public opinion, ignore science, and instead promote the same old ideas flogged by big oil lobbyists and other energy interests. The entire Republican energy policy is a single sentence:
We will fight to increase access to domestic energy sources and oppose attempts to impose a national "cap and trade" energy tax.
"Increase access to domestic energy sources" is code for "drill, baby, drill." This language is straight out of big oil's playbook, used for years by the oil industry's lobbying groups:
[I]ncreasing access to domestic energy is critical to our nation's security, economic growth, and quality of life. "" American Petroleum Institute, 2010
It's time for the president to let the market access dependable, affordable and abundant domestic energy. "" Tim Phillips, President of the Americans for Prosperity, 2009
This multifaceted bill includes the building blocks of sound energy policy""efficiency, conservation, diversity, and expanded access to domestic energy supplies. "" Jack Gerard, American Chemistry Council, 2008
Increasing access to domestic resources will mean more jobs, more revenues to help cash-strapped local, state and federal governments and greater energy security.- American Petroleum Institute, 2009
The President again urges Congress to pass legislation that opens access to domestic energy sources such as the Outer Continental Shelf and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "" President George W. Bush, 2007
We need to increase access to domestic energy sources. "" John Engler, President of the National Association of Manufacturers, 2007
Congress need[s] to increase access to domestic energy sources"¦ [to] significantly increase domestic oil and natural gas production. "" Competitive Enterprise Institute, 2006
The GOP support for more offshore oil drilling after the BP Gulf of Mexico disaster exposed its deadly risks contradicts, rather than reflects, public opinion. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found that a majority of Americans opposes more offshore oil drilling.
The second measure in the Pledge's skimpy energy policy is to "oppose attempts to impose a national "cap and trade" energy tax" "" Newt Gingrich's language for a system to reduce global warming pollution from the largest power plants and other industrial sources. Here again the GOP leaders flout, rather than adhere to, public opinion. A myriad of opinion polls demonstrate strong support for global warming pollution reductions:
"" An NBC/Wall St. Journal poll conducted in late June found that Americans support global warming pollution reduction requirements by two to one, "even if it means an increase in the cost of energy."
– A Yale/George Mason University June poll found that 77 percent of Americans support "regulating carbon dioxide (the primary greenhouse gas) as a pollutant," including nearly two-thirds of Republicans.
– A June 2010 Benenson Strategy Group poll found that nearly two thirds of voters favored greenhouse gas pollution reductions even when given the argument that a cap and trade system was a "job-killing energy tax." Only one quarter opposed it.
Another part of the GOP pledge "" really just an extended attack on President Obama's plan to restore the American economy "" also rejects public opinion to score political points with oil, coal and other dirty fuel sources by halting clean energy investments made under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:
Congress should move immediately to cancel unspent "stimulus" funds, and block any attempts to extend the timeline for spending "stimulus" funds.
Many of these Recovery Act funds are in the form of tax incentives to small- and medium-sized companies to build wind farms and solar energy systems, and to assist manufacturing firms that build clean energy equipment. An American Wind Energy Association analysis found that in 2009, the "U.S. wind industry broke all previous records by installing close to 10,000 megawatts of new generating capacity in 2009 thanks to Recovery Act incentives." These popular and effective Recovery Act incentives "spurred the growth of construction, operations and management jobs," helping the clean-energy industry "shine as a bright spot in the economy."
Not surprisingly, the public overwhelmingly favors these clean-energy investments the Republicans want to kill. Eighty-four percent of Americans support "tax breaks to produce more electricity from water, wind, and solar power," according to a recent Stanford University poll.
Rather than listening to the American people, the pledge listens to polluter lobbyists. The GOP leaders want to expand offshore oil drilling rather than reduce greenhouse gas pollution. They want to abandon clean energy jobs when they are most needed. The pledge is nothing more than an oath of allegiance to big oil, dirty coal, and other special interests. Fulfillment of the pledge would leave the United States with fewer jobs and more pollution.
— Daniel J. Weiss is Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy, Center for American Progress Action Fund.
h/t to Think Progress's, "GOP's Lobbyist-Authored 'Pledge To America' Drops Prior Pledge To Impose Earmarks Moratorium," for the top image.
JR: Here's some of the recent polling:
- American Public turns against offshore drilling
- Public support for action on global warming has grown since January
- Yet another major poll finds strong public support for global warming action, "even if it means an increase in the cost of energy"
- Overwhelming majority support strong action to cut fossil fuel use, advance clean energy
- Post BP Disaster: Support grows for comprehensive energy bill that makes carbon polluters pay
- Obama's campaign pollster: "In the aftermath of the oil spill disaster, voters overwhelmingly support a comprehensive clean energy bill"¦. Voters understand the dangers of our dependence on oil. Now, they're ready to hold Congress accountable."
- New polls show Latinos and African Americans support bipartisan climate and clean energy jobs bill
- Memo to policymakers: Public STILL favors the transition to clean energy
- Swing state poll finds 60% "would be more likely to vote for their senator if he or she supported the bill" and Independents support the bill 2-to-1 (9/09)
- New CNN poll finds "nearly six in 10 independents" support cap-and-trade (10/09)
- Voters in Ohio, Michigan and Missouri overwhelmingly support action on clean energy and global warming (11/09)
- Overwhelming US Public Support for Global Warming Action (12/09)
- Public Opinion Stunner: WashPost-ABC Poll Finds Strong Support for Global Warming Reductions Despite Relentless Big Oil and Anti-Science Attacks (12/09)
- It's all about Independents "" and Independence (1/10)
- Yale: When asked whether they "support or oppose regulation carbon dioxide"¦as pollutant," 73 percent said yes, with only 27 percent opposed, including 61 percent of Republicans (2/10)
54 Responses to GOP "Pledge To America" is an oath to Big Oil — written by a former Exxon lobbyist!
Hey Joe,
OT – A National Renewable Energy Standard has been introduced into the Senate.
So far it has a few Republican backers. Think it has a chance?
The people of the USA have a big choice to make NOV 2nd
Let them choose the GOP- it will only hasten the decline of the USA into a rump state of fractured geographic regions. A this point the USA is as 'low' as the Titanic-and its going far lower.
Ho hum, more Drill Baby Drill, in language that they think will resonate with the suckers. It's obvious that the Republicans do not respect the intelligence of the public.
In light of the mounting evidence of the effects of global warming, including from the poles, this campaign should really be called Kill Baby Kill.
Dan, I assume you refer to the sentence in the draft of the pledge: "An arrogant and out-of-touch government of self-appointed elites makes decisions, issues mandates, and enacts laws without accepting or requesting the input of the many" as the one that describes the GOP energy policy?
It is interesting how greatly US public opinion differs from that of the country's plutocratic masters and their political stooges. I think the first step to the emancipation of the US public from its life as increasingly immiserated wage slaves, and towards avoiding climate catastrophe, must be to break the nexus between private money and political power. Because your country is a plutocacy masquerading as a democracy (like all capitalist economies), the richest in society have the greatest political power, hence the dominance of the fossil fuel, financial and Zionist lobbies. It has always been thus, as John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, boasted, when he said that 'Those people who own this country are going to run this country'. To start you must outlaw private purchase of politicians through political 'contributions'. Good luck!
Notice this site ignors teh ties to big Oil from Weird Al gore's Occidental ownership shares to Democratic U.S. Senator John D. Rockefeller IV " Mr. Standard Oil " and how Obama protected BP from the oil mysteriously disappearing from the Gulf?
The doctored environmental data exposed and the money trail of activist lining their corrupt greedy pockets is well documented. The world has turned its back on the Great Global Warming Hoax. From Weird Al Gore's ownership of high sulpher coal mines to his unfriendly eco mansion we are tired of lies and deceptions at he expense of shifting wealth from the average citizen to the eco lobbyist and their masters.
Too many US voters are motivated by emotion, simple promises, campaign ads, etc. I did not have to wait for the Republican agenda to be announced to know what is in it. The effective rejection of renewable energy is a reflection of the political and economic interests of the Republican party.
Even with the tea party candidates, I expect big Republican gains in part due to the weak Democratic messaging that Joe has so clearly described.
Quite the opposite direction from the U.K. opening largest offshore wind facility. Thanet
Thanks for the comic relief, Mark Thompson. May I suggest that you visit craigslist, and type in a search called "brains for sale" in the classified section.
Obama and the Democrats suffer from weakness in their message- but also a lack of courage. Perhaps the innate stupidity of many Americans motivates them to vote against their own best interests-this has gone on for 30 years.
But considering the republican 'Pledge to America' is the same old falsehoods and rehashed lies of 'prosperity' since 1980 and Reagan- with no real solutions to solve our growing problems- it seems their grandiose slogans are going to wear thin when the harsh realities of the new century's problems are not solved by the ideas the GOP has promoted 30 or more years ago.
I'm shocked I tell ya! What a surprise. Just follow the money and the tale is told.
Mark Thompson @ 6 –
ignors teh ……. If you can't spell , it under cuts my willingness to hear you out.
So, then let's introduce a simple straight forward carbon tax.
This is in fact a win win situation for energy companies, because they can be part in building the next gen energy infrastructure of this century.
Nothing ever can top clean/green energy, and there is a lot of work in the process and money of course.
Losers will be those, who miss to update existing energy strategies.
More from the "New Normal " –
Asia struggles to cope as storms spread destruction
The storm on Tuesday — the start of the three-day Chuseok harvest festival — dumped almost 300 millimetres of rain on parts of Seoul, an all-time high for late September since records began in 1907.
300 millimetres = 11.81 inches
Desert Dust Cuts Colorado River Flow
The research team was led by Tom Painter, a snow hydrologist at both NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., and UCLA. The team examined the impact of human-produced dust deposits on mountain snowpacks over the Upper Colorado River basin between 1915 and 2003.
Studies of lake sediment cores showed the amount of dust falling in the Rocky Mountains increased by 500 to 600 percent since the mid-to-late 1800s, when grazing and agriculture began to disturb fragile but stable desert soils.
They also pledge to give "small business" tax cuts to S-type corporations – like Koch Industries. Cute.
The GOP should have just called this the George Bush 2.0 policy plan.
to mike roddy and Colorado Bob –
One thing we desperately need is more new readers of CP. Though I doubt folks like Mark Thompson will be readily swayed by a reasonable dicussion of climate science, it can't hurt for everyone to foster a more welcoming space. Inconsiderate and insulting responses are not going to change any minds. Please consider disagreeing with the misrepresentations and distortions of climate change deniers in a respectful, issue-based manner. Or better yet – ignore them.
As an aside: do you really think Mark Thompson can not spell the word "the"? You seem intereseted in precision; this was clearly a mistake in typing, not spelling!
I think it is heartwarming. Republicans publically pledge their love and devotion to the oil companies. Do we throw rice? Maybe oil soaked animal carcasses? I have never been to one of these events before so I'm not sure. Will they be serving some of that interesting asphalt and rock salad at the reception?
The GOP was stuck to come up with something. Being squeezed by the public and their adopted far right Tea Party faction. So, they opted for a retread of Reagan/Bush economics and Gingrich platitudes. Obviously they are void of any real ideas, what a surprise.
The American people in hard times are gullible enough to buy the bill of goods- too bad they will only make their future even more tenuous then today.
The Corporate right wing had the huge message megaphone- the Democrats the quiet of Obama, Reid and Pelosi.
I'll try to tamp it down, but after two years of butting heads with those guys on Dot Earth I learned that they are not going to change their minds. As you said, though, no reason to get pissy.
I agree that we need new readers, of the kind who may be open minded fence sitters especially.
Here's a video of Eric Pooley's talk at the Commonwealth Club recently:
Pooley, a journalist with Bloomberg News, is the author of The Climate War.
Courtesy of ClimateOne, an ongoing Commonwealth Club special project.
Mark Thompson (#4) writes: "Notice this site ignors teh ties to Big Oil from Weird Al gore's Occidental ownership. . ."
"The world has turned its back on the Great Global Warming Hoax."
Greg (#18) writes: "Inconsiderate and insulting remarks are not going to change any minds" and "Do you really think Mark Thompson (#4) can not spell the word "the"?
Given the tone of his comment, maybe if you spot him the "t" and "h".
Greg, you're right that the Climate Progress regulars want to welcome all open-minded newcomers to CP with kindness, gentle corrections and the like. Do the comments of Mark Thompson seem open-minded to you?
Look at the quality of Mike Roddy's comments – every time he comments they are extremely helpful, numbering into the many hundreds. I wouldn't criticize him for this, I would thank him (and I do). Same with Colorado Bob, who provides CP readers with more useful links than any other commenter.
So when trolls, deniers, attackers, pro-polluters and anti-science folks come visit CP, a few appropriate zingers are, well, appropriate.
Mulga I fully agree with you!
I have to agree with greg.
People should not criticize Mark's bad spelling.
Those who thinks global warming is a hoax usually have poor lighting in their cave.
I guess that's an old GW Bush graphic. It's left off many important corporate logos but thats OK. I especially appreciate the Southern Corporation logo with Bush.
But the idea of associating corporate logos with candidates is EXCELLENT! Picture of Tea Party candidate surrounded by their sponsors corporate logos. Make those logos BIG.
Plenty of corporate candidates, plenty of corporate logos. Someone, please, have a good time.
Colorado Bob says:
September 23, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Mark Thompson @ 6 –
ignors teh ……. If you can't spell , it under cuts my willingness to hear you out.
maybe he's a moran,
I had to look up Koch Industries logo, unfamiliar since they don't advertise much. They're from Wichita, KS which brought this great old ambient jazz artistry to mind. Enjoy. You can see the KI logo at wikepedia.
If there is karma in the Universe, I'd fear to live in Wichita, KS. It's liable to fall into the ocean. Or a 20 year drought..
Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays
As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls Part 1
Part 2:
Oil Shale will be mined in Texas!
In keeping with their pledge to "access domestic energy sources" El Paso Corporation has acquired more than 120,000 acres of land to begin mining the filthiest of all so called 'unconventional oil' deposits.
Now it looks like you have to subscribe to see the entire 7 sentences of the news release. That was not in effect when I first found it. Luckily I still had the page so here is the whole tiny article:
El Paso Corp. (EP) said it acquired leases to 123,100 acres of land in Texas for $180 million, giving it access to shale oil reserves.
The leases target the Wolfcamp shale formation. Shale oil extraction involves mining and processing oil shale, a sedimentary rock, into a product that can be refined into petroleum-like synthetic crude oil.
El Paso said the cost of the acquired acreage will be funded over time through "portfolio rationalization."
The acquisition comes as the company's performance has improved in recent quarters. Oil and gas companies have benefited of late from higher commodities prices and demand boosted by hotter-than-normal temperatures in some regions.
Shares of El Paso closed Wednesday at $12.15 and were inactive premarket. The stock has gained 24% this year.
-By Matt Jarzemsky, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2240; email@example.com
I didn't read even one specific proposal in the Pledge. I thought that this was about putting specifics to paper, not just spouting platitudes.
is liked thanks admins usefulls
I just found a block with a post calculating the worth of global warming denial as $1,120 million per day.
(h/t: Greenfyre's)
I haven't checked the math; I'm a bit rushed right now. But here's the link:
How America can secure clean energy jobs
A proposal by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)
Chris Winter@ 36: …"worth of global warming denial as $1,120 million per day." Interesting.
For the sake of argument with the denier-sphere, let's assume that there are 5,000 scientists in the USA that are all making $100,000 per year and ALL all willing to lie to protect their jobs researching Global Warming. Both numbers are absurdly high I would add. However that would work out to a total of ~ 500 million dollars per year for the batch. ~1.37 million per day opposed to the $1,120 million a day for the fossil industry to pull the wool over the publics eyes. Almost 1000 times a day more than scientists. Who do you trust? Never mind that if one scientists blew the whistle with facts he would be rich beyond imagination. Where as if one fossil fuel flunky did the same they would all lose money. Their wealth depends on perpetuating the myth.
So I ask again, WHO DO YOU TRUST?
"We will fight to increase access to domestic energy sources …"
That's pretty broad. Could include wind, solar — maybe even nuclear. They may mean just "oil", but their framing of the issue leaves room for negotiation.
"… and oppose attempts to impose a national 'cap and trade' energy tax."
That's pretty narrow. Comes short of simply opposing "attempts to reduce global warming pollution". Is it the means or the end that they oppose?
"Palin for President — Let's Just Get It Over With"
I would not worry too much about oil shale recovery. Refining oil shale requires huge quantities of water, and it will be clear to all in the desert that it is not a good use of scarce water resources. No access to water means no oil shale refining.
So the "Genocide Only Party" has made a pledge to the American people…
No, no, that is incorrect, I apologize…
The "Genocide Only Party" has made a pledge to it's self and it's corporate pals and screw the American people.
And their pledge is…
"We of the GOP will let China become the most dominant country in the world. To achieve this we will fail to adapt to new technologies, we will repeal all policies that encourage new cleaner technologies and their associated benefits such as jobs, clean air and water (who needs them anyway), and as a piece de resistance a majority of our politicians promise to be intransigent, short sited, self serving and scientifically illiterate…"
Gosh Look it's happening already http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/31/business/energy-environment/31renew.html
One can only hope the American people are as clever as we hope that are, and see this GOP nonsense for what it is, if not…
zao shang hao, ba ba America!
"Oil and gas companies have benefited of late from higher commodities prices and demand boosted by hotter-than-normal temperatures in some regions."
That says, if not all, a lot. We are literally in a death struggle with these people.
Krugman calls out the "Pledge" for it's poor math. The party that cries "we must reduce the deficit" comes out with a plan that will… wait for it… increase the deficit!
People should not criticize Mark's bad spelling.
It's Dick Armey / David Koch funded astroturfing, the misspellings are intentional.
Joe, almost all of us use oil products in many ways, and have direct expenses that would be hurt by oil restrictions. Its not ridiculous to think that making oil easier to procure, more plentiful and less expensive would actually help the average joe, and the economy. Therefore any legislation with the potential to help the country is going to include an "Oath to Big Oil".
Michael W:
It's not ridiculous to think that helping oil companies will help the average Joe. Just wrong, on all kinds of levels, especially if global heating is a concern of yours. I suggest you read books on the subject, or the Climate Progress archives.
Leif wrote: "Who do you trust? Never mind that if one scientists blew the whistle with facts he would be rich beyond imagination. Whereas if one fossil-fuel flunky did the same they would all lose money. Their wealth depends on perpetuating the myth."
Exactly. As I've written before, when money corrupts politics, it generally does so to the benefit of the status quo. In this case, that's the fossil-fuel industries.
By the way, my #36 should read "I just found a blog…" Told you I was rushed.
Mike Roddy #47
So you would revise my statement to be:
Restricting oil helps those who rely on oil.
This makes no sense.
Logically your next statement is going to be the immediate benefits of oil don't factor in the delayed costs (ie costs to the environment). I agree, but that suggests we must take a hit now for payoffs in the future. How well do you think that message would sound coming from Washington right now?
"Therefore any legislation with the potential to help the country is going to include an "Oath to Big Oil"."
This makes no sense.
Is preserving a livable climate helping the country's future? How about remaining competitive in the international marketplace? How about even beginning to consider the term sustainable (without putting the green/liberal slander to the word)? How about the IMMEDIATE health and productivity benefits Joe reposts here?
I'm assuming you are taking the "I understand the Science but it is economically infeasible" angle. This is just the new BS of the day.
You don't understand the science. You don't understand risk management. You threaten the well-being of our children and their children.
"How about the IMMEDIATE health and productivity benefits Joe reposts here?"
Climate undergrad #50,
Joe has a narrative he sticks with. Understand that there are many more narratives out there. How do you personally choose which narrative to go with?
Allowing High-Income Tax Cuts to Expire on Schedule Would Be Sound Economic and Fiscal Policy
By Chuck Marr
Updated February 1, 2010
Michael Tomasky at the Guardian:
They gave each other a pledge, impossible, unthinkable
The Global Oil Party pledge sounds OK in a way to me. They are interested in domestic energy as am I. Of course, uranium and mined hydrocarbons in the three phases of matter are not "energy." They are materials. Thus they have just advocated a "clean energy" economy, if one reads their platform appropriately.


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A fundamental development aim must be to protect poor people from violence and intimidation, and to secure their personal property. This requires effective state and non-state policing, as well as crime prevention and victim support initiatives. Current research emphasises citizen-centred approaches and service delivery in contrast to traditional 'law enforcement' approaches. Cooperation between state police services, civil society and non-state systems should be pursued where appropriate.
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Where is a good place to start?
Clegg, I., Hunt, R. and Whetton, J. 2000, 'Policy Guidance on Support to Policing in Developing Countries', Centre for Development Studies, Swansea, report prepared for the Department for International Development
This report from the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) aims to provide policy and technical guidance on assistance to building effective and democratic police services in developing countries. Since work on policing is rarely available in these countries, the report heavily draws on developed countries' experiences, particularly the UK, the US and Northern Ireland, to provide valuable lessons for policing in developing countries.
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Crime prevention
Approaches to crime prevention are often based on understanding the causes of crime, sometimes through statistical analysis, in order to design strategies for reducing 'risk factors'. One set of strategies attempts to tackle the social causes of crime, through cooperation with other governmental agencies in areas such as employment generation, poverty reduction, housing and education. Other approaches include adapting police methods, the rehabilitation of offenders and community projects to reduce the opportunities for crime in the locality.
Akpokodje, J., Bowles, R. and Tigere, E., 2002, 'Evidence-based Approaches to Crime Prevention in Developing Countries – A Scoping Review of the Literature', Department for International Development (DFID), London
What are the best approaches for crime prevention in developing countries? What is the quality and extent of research on the subject? This report from the Centre for Criminal Justice Economics and Psychology at the University of York comprises a literature review of the crime prevention programmes and approaches in developing countries. A total of 91 studies published between 1980 and 2002 were included. Sherman's crime prevention definition, which states that crime prevention is a result of everyday practices concentrated in different institutional settings, was used.
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Frank, C., 2003, 'What Have We Learned? Social Crime Prevention in South Africa: A Critical Overview', South African Crime Quarterly, No. 6
Crime prevention is a new endeavour for South Africa and its progress has been mixed. One area of weakness is the generation and utilisation of information, which is crucial to its success. This Open Society Foundation article offers a review of developments in the policy and practice of crime prevention in South Africa and briefly discusses initiatives intended to prevent or reduce crime.
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Pelser, E., 2002, 'Crime Prevention Partnerships: Lessons from Practice', Institute of Security Studies, South Africa
Predicting criminal activity is difficult, and dependent on contested theories. However, a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, multi-agency approach has been shown to work best. This Institute of Security Studies book looks at some approaches taken towards the implementation of crime prevention in South Africa, and draws lessons from them. It was written for practitioners, particularly those in government and non-governmental organisations
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Focusing on crime prevention can be cost-effective in comparison to traditional law-enforcement methods.
US Department of Justice, 2000, 'Investing Wisely in Crime Prevention: International Experiences', Bureau of Justice Assistance Monograph, US Department of Justice, Washington
Crime is expensive for ordinary citizens. Prevention projects in the United States have reduced crime rates, however they are still at an unacceptable level and more needs to be done. This Bureau of Justice Assistance publication looks at ways to reduce crime in the United States and examines trends in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and New Zealand.
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Victim support
Victim support is concerned with making the criminal justice system more responsive to the needs of those affected by crime. It involves training for state employees, and sometimes customary leaders and NGOs, to ensure that victims are treated with respect and sensitivity. One component is support for victims in their engagement with criminal justice institutions. Another aspect is improving services for victims to respond to their immediate needs and to help with long-term recovery. Victim support can be linked to crime prevention, as some approaches seek to prevent repeat victimisation.
United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention, 1999, 'Handbook on Justice for Victims', UNODC, Centre for International Crime Prevention, New York
Victims of crime have often been forgotten or faced 'secondary victimisation' by the criminal justice system. Should victims of crime be involved in decision making relating to their case? Is this empowering, or will it cause the victim stress and lead to unfair sentencing? This United Nations Centre for International Crime Prevention Handbook on Justice for Victims looks at practical measures that address the needs of crime victims.
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United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention, 1999, 'Guide for Policymakers on the Implementation of the United Nations Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power', UNODC, Centre for International Crime Prevention, New York
Victims of crime are often forgotten as more attention is paid to ensuring due process for the defendant. The United Nations (UN) Centre for International Crime Prevention has designed a guide for policymakers who are responsible for providing victims of crime with assistance and access to justice. The guide sets out lines of work that can be pursued by countries implementing the1985 Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power.
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The use of restorative justice or other forms of mediation are becoming increasingly popular, with implications for how to ensure a satisfactory standard of victim support. This is a particularly important issue where victims have particular needs, such as those who have experienced domestic violence.
Dissel, A. and Ngubeni, K., 2003, 'Giving Women their Voice: Domestic Violence and Restorative Justice in South Africa', Paper presented at the XIth International Symposium on Victimology, Stellenbosch, July 2003
Does mediation in domestic violence cases take women's' needs fully into account? Do the women who have taken part in mediation feel that it was successful? How can Victim Offender Counselling and mediation work with traditional authorities? This paper from the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation looks at the experiences of a Restorative Justice Initiative (RJI) in South Africa using Victim Offender Counselling (VOC) in domestic violence cases.
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Community policing
There is no universal definition of community policing. Its characteristics vary considerably between countries, and the concept is continually evolving. In general, community policing involves sustained collaboration and consultation between local police and local residents. Proponents argue that it promotes accountability to local citizens, improves service delivery and combines the resources of the police, local government and local residents to ensure more effective crime reduction.
Pelser, E., 2000, 'An Overview of Community Policing in South Africa', Annex C in Policy Guidance on Support to Policing in Developing Countries, Clegg, I., Hunt, R. and Whetton J., University of Wales, Swansea
Community policing was launched in South Africa over a decade ago, yet police response to the policy remains largely symbolic. Why has it failed to transform the police service and reduce crime? This annex to a University of Wales publication analyses the shortcomings of community policing in South Africa, and suggests how the initiative should be incorporated into mainstream policing policy.
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Davis, R.C., Henderson, N.J. and Merrick, C., 2003, 'Community Policing: Variations on the Western Model in the Developing World', Police Practice and Research, Vol. 4, No. 3
How easily can democratic policing replace authoritarian policing? Is it possible to adapt the concept of community policing to local environments in developing countries? The case studies in this paper from the Vera Institute of Justice suggest that efforts to introduce community policing often run in to serious difficulties. They also suggest that there is no one uniform model for community policing because the local context and history are very influential on success.
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Community policing may not necessarily be more democratic than traditional approaches. The article below argues that it can reproduce the inequalities, coercion and clientelism present in wider society.
Ruteere, M., and Pommerolle, M., 2003, 'Democratizing Security or Decentralizing Repression? The Ambiguities of Community Policing in Kenya', African Affairs Volume 102, No. 409, Royal African Society, pp. 587–604 (18)
Community policing strategies have been developed and applied in western countries from the 1980's, and recently adopted by developing countries. Have they been successful in addressing and solving the causes of increasing crime or have they contributed to the preservation of inequalities? This article from the Royal African Society addresses this issue in relation to Kenya, where two very different community policing projects have been implemented.
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This article describes international experiences in civilian oversight as a method of monitoring police performance and discusses key challenges.
Phillips, E. and Trone, J., 2002, Building Public Confidence in Police Through Civilian Oversight, Vera Institute of Justice, New York
How can citizens know about and demand respectful and effective policing? How can public confidence in the police be built through civilian oversight? This paper from the Vera Institute of Justice, summarises the views and experiences shared at an international meeting on civilian oversight in Los Angeles in May 2002. The aim of the paper is to connect the conversation in Los Angeles to a wider, ongoing process around the world calling for democratic policing and improvements in how police treat citizens.
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Police reform
Out of all justice institutions, poor people often have most frequent contact with the police, either as victims of crime or as those accused of a criminal offence. Where there are authoritarian policing models and corruption, this contact can be discriminatory and repressive. As well as promoting professionalism, democratic reform of the police aims to shift the focus of policing from enforcement roles to crime prevention and service delivery. Accountability, human rights and partnerships with other agencies and civil society are emphasised.
Stone, C,. 2005, 'Supporting Security, Justice and Development', Lessons for a New Era', Vera Institute of Justice, New York
An understanding of how insecurity and poverty are linked is increasingly informing development assistance. How can assistance with policing and justice be strengthened? This paper, part of a larger study commissioned by the UK government, draws together lessons from the experiences of recent UK funded policing and justice programs in seven countries: Afghanistan, India, Jamaica, Malawi, Nepal, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
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Biddle, K., Clegg, I. and Whetton. J. 1998, 'Evaluation of ODA/DFID Support to the Police in Developing Countries: Synthesis Study,' School of Social Sciences and International Development, University of Wales, Swansea
This is an evaluation of DFID support to the development of efficient, effective, accountable and community-based police forces in the developing world. This report attempts to understand how DFID can achieve 'safety, security and access to justice for all' through a more inclusive and pro-active approach to policing.
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Bayley, D.H., 'Democratizing the Police Abroad: What to Do and How to Do it' National Institute of Justice, US Department of Justice, NCJ 188742, June 2001
This study is concerned with the accountability of police to the citizens in their country, and the degree to which the police focus on providing assistance to those citizens. It outlines a series of 87 lessons, based on a synthesis of more than 500 books, articles and documents by observers and practitioners (a bibliography of which accompanies the article). These lessons are divided among four sections: generic police reform; experiences with development assistance to foreign police forces; the role of civilian police in peacekeeping operations; and lessons for American management of police reform abroad.
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South Africa's police reforms in the context of post-apartheid transition and rising crime levels are a particularly popular case study.
Shaw, M., 2002, 'Conclusion: Options and Prospects' in Crime and Policing in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Transforming Under Fire, C Hurst and Co., London
The new democracy of South Africa is blighted by high rates of crime, especially violent crime. What effect is crime having on the stability of democracy? What can be done to reverse the worsening crime trend? This chapter presents policy recommendations for structural reform in South African policing, focusing particularly on local accountability and service delivery, centralised intelligence and crime prevention.
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Bruce, D., 2003, Democratic reform of the police – any lessons for Kenya from South Africa? Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, Johannesburg
How can democratic reforms best be carried out within a police force? What lessons from the experience of police reform in South Africa might be applicable to Kenya? This report by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, argues against an over-ambitious reform agenda and suggests an approach to some of the complexities of the process of police reform.
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Additional information resources
- A collection of abstracts from the Second Slovene Criminology Conference, held in Ljubljana in September 2003 illustrates the breadth of disciplinary and policy approaches that are engaged in crime analysis and prevention.
- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) website has a section on its Crime Programme.
- The International Victimology website is hosted by the Research and Documentation Centre (RDC) of the Netherlands Ministry of Justice. It provides an introduction to the subject of victimology, and links to online documents.
- The website of the South African Institute of Security Studies offers access to many online publications on policing and the criminal justice system in Southern Africa.
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For instance, I have a table which stores colors and their associated numerical ID
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So I can create a custom factor by modifying the levels attribute of an object of the factor class to achieve this effect.
Unfortunately, as you can see in the example, my IDs are not incremented. In my application, I have ~30 levels and the maximum ID for one level is ~9,000. Because the levels are stored in an array for a factor, that means I'm storing an integer vector of length 9,000 with only 30 elements in it.
Is there any way to use a hash or list to accomplish this effect more efficiently? i.e. if I were to use a hash in the levels attribute of a factor, I could store all 30 elements with whatever indices I please without having to create an array of size max(ID).
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What would you do if you had the most annoying, terrible and harassing boss in the world? Would you just sit back and take it or would try and do something about it? That's the question that new comedy Horrible Bosses opening today asks. Patrick and I were fortunate enough to get an advanced screening of the film and let me tell you, it's pretty funny. But, it's not as funny as you want it to be unfortunately.
Starring the comedy stylings of Jason Sedekis of SNL, funny man Jason Bateman and fairly newcomer Charlie Day, this troublesome trio has a little bit of heartburn when it comes to dealing with their ridiculous bosses and decide they should just kill them off. But, the three boys don't know much about killing anybody. So what do they do? They decide to go the roughest part of the city to try and find a hitman. That after having an incident with a wetwork man that Dale finds on Craig's List. Too funny.
What do all four of these women have in common? Despite the fact that they are all stunning, they also make a boat load of money, which is the reason why they have topped Forbes magazine's list of female earners in Hollywood. But who earned top honors? Well this year, it was a tie. Can you guess which two?
Holding hands at the top of money hill are Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie who made $30 million between May 2010 and May 2011. SJP earned her millions through Sex & the City residual checks and her super successful perfume lines. Angelina made her coin with the help of films The Tourist and action film Salt.
However, two of Hollywood's hottest ladies are hot on their heels earning some serious moolah as well. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon both banked $28 million dollars tying for for third place on the list. Aniston made box office money with films Just Go With It and The Bounty Hunter while Reese depended on her comedy How Do You Know and other film projects.
If you thought the first trailer for "Horrible Bosses" was funny, wait until you watch the Red Band version (just make sure you're not at work while you watch it). More foul language, more sexuality, and more raunchy comedy. This trailer definitely makes the movie look that much better and I'm thinking that it will likely be joining Bridesmaids as my favorite comedies of 2011. They've really pushed the boundaries with this flick and you can just imagine the fun they had filming it.
We have never seen Jennifer Aniston like this. "You're gonna give me that Dong, Dale," she says while all horned up in her dentist's office. She is one sexy bitch in this movie! Wowza, eat your heart out Brad! Aniston talked about her life a little on Good Morning America yesterday saying, "I'm extremely lucky, and I'm extremely happy." Glad everything is going well in her life. Love her.
I'll be watching the movie prescreen next week with Tyrell so stay tuned for my review! I can't wait. I've had some horrible bosses in my day, but these ones are something else.
Brad Pitt who? Vince Vaughn what? Jennifer Aniston's got a NEW man in her life and here's hoping he's the one! I was always on Team Aniston after Brad hooked up with Homewrecker Jolie. I think Aniston is a gorgeous, classy, and very funny lady (check out the trailer for "Horrible Bosses") who deserves someone who'll treat her right. Last fall, she met Justin Theroux while filming the upcoming film, "Wanderlust," and they've been into each other ever since.
According to People magazine, over the weekend, Aniston had a little party and used it as a good opportunity to introduce her new man to some of her close friends (including Courtney Cox and Chelsea Handler). "They all had a great time and enjoyed Justin's company," the source told People. The source added that they are "doing great" and that he is "edgier than the guys Jen usually dates. She really likes him!" A source at US Magazine also added, "Jen is totally into him. They have been hanging out for months. She wants to be with him all the time. She's diving in headfirst."
UPDATE: Justin Theroux is still apparently dating Heidi Bivens and Ken Baker, chief correspondent from E! News has stated: "I've found out from Heidi Bivens' mom, who apparently would know, that Justin has told her there is nothing going on between him and Jennifer, and that the're just friends. It's a big misunderstanding."
Regardless, check out some pictures of Justin Theroux below…
For ten years, Jennifer Aniston played the lovable Rachel Green on the hit sitcom "Friends". Everyone either wanted to date her, befriend her or look like her. Remember the Rachel haircut? With her romantic-comedy days coming to a close, Aniston is switching things up. For her upcoming movie, the actress not only dyed her hair chocolate brown, but she plays a super bitch of a boss and also goes topless. That's right, Jen's boobies are coming to at theater near you.
Aniston stars in an ensemble dark comedy titled, "Horrible Bosses". In it she plays one of the three nightmare supervisors along with Colin Farrell and Kevin Spacey. The three of them make everyday work life for Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis and Jason Bateman, respectively, living torture. So much so, the three contemplate murdering them. In it Aniston plays a devilish horny cougar who sexually harasses her employee. Check out the trailer below.
Jennifer Aniston hopes her latest effort for smartwater turns into a virus, correction, viral. Poor little thing, didn't know the difference 😉 The actress is starring in her first ever internet (PG!) video for the bottled water company. Since it's her first foray into this type of online marketing, Aniston wanted to ensure it had the makings of the next big internet sensation.
Anything remotely related to viral videos has been incorporated into this smartwater promotion. It's jam-packed with enough viral video cliches to make her head spin. From dirty dancing computer animated babies, to adorable puppies (like hundreds of them), to internet sensation Keenan Cahill to even a "Friends" Rachel reference. It's got it all. The clip is also titled "Jennifer Aniston sex tape" to attract all those horny boys looking for a little Aniston T&A. Watch the clip below to see if this viral video novice pulled off her first attempt.
A busy weekend at the box office this weekend, with a few big releases that all did exceptionally well! At number one is "Just Go With It," starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler. This film has received A LOT of press, with the two lead actors (namely Aniston) making their interview rounds on all the big talk shows. The extra promo definitely paid off big time, with the film surpassing $30 million in its opening weekend. Remember the flop that was The Tourist? Eat that, Jolie…clearly everyone is Team Aniston.
A close second this weekend was Justin Bieber's life story, that has been a dream come true, "Never Say Never" in it's opening weekend as well. The 3D behind the scenes look at Bieber's journey to fame nearly broke $30 million as well! I think Tyrell and I are going to go see this one tomorrow.
Two more films opened this weekend…one did well, and one was far behind in fourth. Find out which ones they were below. Did you see any of these new films this weekend? What'd you think?
While other writers on the site occasionally write about Heidi Montag and her cohort, Spencer Pratt, I have tried to shy away from giving them any sort of press. Sure, I sorta found their schtick amusing during Season 3-4 of "The Hills", but their attitudes and actions have annoyed me to no end the past few years. These two are so hungry for fame and to stay in the news, they often stage things to garner press. From their their fictitious breakup, separation, divorce filing and back to their reconciliation, there isn't anything Speidi won't do to grab headlines. These two are seriously ridiculous. Having said that, when I read about this incident, I felt compelled to write about it and rip Heidi a new one.
In a statement, Heidi claims Jennifer Aniston banned her from attending the premiere of their movie, "Just Go With It", for "being too polarizing". Montag goes on to tell US Weekly, that she was also prohibited from walking the red carpet as well. Here's what plastic Hills Barbie also stated:
"I've been such a huge Jennifer Aniston fan my entire life and it's just really upsetting that she would do this to me. She should know how hard it is to make a career for yourself and to have someone like Jennifer Aniston go out of her way to make things hard for me is really disheartening." – Heidi Montag
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Smart Artificial Skin Feels Rain and The Touch of a Handby M Dee Dubroff
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The Pacif-i can monitor your child's health, keep track of your tot's location and can also help you find it if your precious little decides to stash it away in a secret location.
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There are those who say that a button-down collar is the sign of a buttoned-down mind. The tie being similar to a noose around the neck doesn't help that either. Even a cute bolo tie doesn't change the image much. However, Dapper and Swag's Collar Clips can give you an alternative that can seem both casual and dressy at the same time. The designs can range from antlers and cow skulls to anchors and owls.
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Inspired by the European Space Agency's landing of the Philae lander on Comet 67P in November of 2014, London-based Studio Swine created these high-heeled Meterorite shoes as part of a project for Microsoft. Read on, even if wearing these monstrous shoes is probably the last thing you would ever do!
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97 pairs of Diesel xXx Dirty Thirty jeans on eBay already!
Can you believe it? Over 97 pairs of Diesel xXx Limited Edition Dirty Thirty jeans are up on eBay already – the highest currently listed at $500. Diesel themselves said these jeans would be collector's editions valued at over $600 – do you think people will pay that much in this economy? I think this economy is exactly why everyone's selling their jeans, trying to make a few bucks to pay the bills. You can't really blame people, can you?
*Editted: One pair of men's has already sold on a Buy It Now for $300, and another for $250! If you missed your chance at the limited edition Diesel XXX Dirty Thirty jeans, you can also find them in the HonestMall!
Diesel preps for Dirty Thirty Party in Manhattan…
Pics courtesy Racked New York, check out some pics of Diesel's prep for the Dirty Thirty freak show!
WAYWT: What Are You Wearing Today – Diesel Dirty Thirty xXx jeans!
Vickaaay in her Diesel XXX Matics
So this WAYWT thread is completely dedicated to Diesel's Limited Edition xXx Dirty Thirty jeans, of course, released Friday at 10am in limited supply. I got in line at 9:30am at my local store and I was 4th in line. After that the line got huge, about 100 people maybe, and they only let in 3 people at a time. Throughout the next few days, we'll add more people in their xXx jeans to this blog post, so send us your pics in your new Matic or Heevens!
Also check out the Diesel Jeans section of HonestForum. Lots of posts about Diesel Dirty Thirty xXx jeans.
Dompamine in Diesel Dirty Thirty Heevens
Gizmokat in her Diesel Dirty Thirty Matics
SouthernBellefromSC in her Diesel Dirty Thirty Matics
Happy 30th birthday Diesel!
Here's me and my girls outside Diesel Tampa with our new Diesel Dirty Thirty jeans.
Below is TrippyBrownEyes in her new Matics!
Advil in his Heevens!
Britney to appear at the Diesel Dirty Thirty party in Brooklyn?!
Don't forget, tomorrow is Diesel xXx $50 jeans day! Woot! Who's going to get there early to stand in line? This girl is! I called my local Diesel store and they said each person can purchase one pair of men's and one pair of women's xXx jeans between 10am and 12pm.
So speaking of Diesel xXx Dirty Thirty Party happening in New York and around the globe, there's a rumor going around that Britney Spears will be a surprise performer! Is anyone going to the New York party? According to Fashionista.com:
Those lucky enough to get an invite to Diesel's huge party on Saturday know it's going to be a blast:
M.I.A., N.E.R.D, and Joel + Benji Madden all in one big warehouse, in Brooklyn, with tons of fashion kids and a red carpet curated by Starworks (read: lots of famous people).
But even the extravaganza that is a Diesel bash can't necessarily contain this rumor:
That Britney Spears is one of the night's surprise performers.
We heard it from an entertainment agent based in the city, and we're like, "Nooooo!" and they're like, "I don't believe it, either, but that's what the rumor is."
So, you know, it could be like Kate Winslet for Vivienne Westwood – totally wrong.
Or it could be like Sonic Youth for Marc Jacobs – totally happening.
Fingers crossed, kids."
Meanwhile, Ms. Spears, above, was spotted shopping yesterday in Hollywood while wearing a pair of dark True Religion Joey jeans, which she apparently spilled something on. Better trade in your TR's for some Diesels before the party Brit!


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Rated 3.5 / 5 stars
Good game, great game in fact.
Makes me SO angry though.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars
Beat Doug to his bloodiest... Seems like I didn't hit hard enough for him to come back *grabs a maul*
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I give this game a 4.5 stars. I give this amount because, the sound, gameplay, graphics, and unexpectedly, the AI-system is nice! The dialogue is the funniest part. You deal with 3 problems, the customers, refill and Larry the "town drunk". The only problem is about the lag that happens rarely. But, otherwise, I praise this game gratefully.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars
The music is great and some mechanics are good and fun. But after a little while the game gets rather repetitive, and Doug is abnormally fast for a "drunken bastard". Also the beer-meter should be a little bit more fair (not talking about the speed), the hitbox is quite unforgiving, landing the hand a little bit under the mark makes the costumers pay nothing at all. And on latter levels landing a little bit over the mark depletes a full keg instantaneously, even if the costumer has brought you a mug to fill (not a bucket or canteen).
3.5/5.0 for fun catchy tune.
Rated 2 / 5 stars
I HATE those customers that you give crap ton of ale to, and they DON'T GIVE YOU JACK SHIT FOR IT. It's RIGHT below the level for a good amount of ale. They shouldn't just fucking STEAL the ale, doge is bad enough!


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Cloud Expo Europe Announces Keynote Speaker: Joan Miller, Director of Parliamentary ICT
Cloud Expo Europe announces that Joan Miller, Director of Parliamentary ICT, was selected to keynote at the event.
Miller's keynote, A Clouded Future, will address how Parliament is investigating the options and criteria to be used to help decide which version of the Cloud the Parliament will select and support.
Cloud Expo Europe will take place at the Barbican Exhibition Hall 1 in London, England, February 2-3, 2011.
Additional keynote speakers include Matt Wood of Amazon Web Services, Travis Spencer of Ping Identity, Ditlev Bredahl and Carlos Rego of OnApp, Remko Dobber of Nimsoft, Michael Meeks of Novell and Doug Tidwell of IBM. The cloud topics that will be presented fall into one of three tracks — Business, Solutions, and Security & Storage.
The full speaker lineup, conference details, directions, registration and more can be found on the Cloud Expo Europe website.
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PRAGUE, Okla. (AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 3.2 earthquake caused an early-morning rumble near Prague.
The quake hit just before 5 a.m. Tuesday and its epicenter was five miles north-northwest of Prague and seven miles southeast of Sparks. That's about 46 miles east of Oklahoma City.
A 5.6 magnitude quake, the strongest ever recorded in Oklahoma, shook the state Nov. 5. That quake damaged dozens of homes, buckled a highway and caused other damage. A number of smaller earthquakes have been recorded since then.
The USGS says quakes with a magnitude of 2.5 to 3.0 are the
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I haven't had a hard time finding something good to say about any Catskills hill I've made turns on. When I stack rank them with Plattekill though, here's what I'm left with. Windham is for rich people who can't ski. A day at Hunter is like a day behind the camera with the cast of Jersey Shore, and, Belleayre is just plain flat and boring. This place is none of those things. Instead, its a double as the primary chair, a triple serving slightly less vertical to match and an 1100 vertical foot hill offering up consistent pitch and really fun turns. It isn't big but, on a comparable scale, I'd trade the terrain for anything in the Berkshires. Fun little chutes in the woods, a few wider, steeper fall-line runs that make the hill itself ski as big as it possibly can. Terrain that is about as fun as it gets on a hill this size and the good, local vibe of the afternoon school bus on a Friday and families having fun in the snow. This place is a ski hill. Period. The lodge, sorry, no base village, needs trim and paint and the backed-up stove made it a bit tough to see inside while pulling on my boots. I needed to be reasonably sure I was going to get out of the parking lot before I turned off the ignition. To be fair, it was day 2 of a 50 degree meltdown with plenty to melt. The bartender has a fair hand, the people on the deck are good company and you will be as entertained as you have ever been by the turns you will make on a hill this size. Check conditions (not a ton of snowmaking) and operating schedule and add this to a trip or, make it a day trip if the Catskills hits the jackpot on a storm.
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Lost 2 grd on one month iam done with stocks al bs one bad report or another countries economy bad and down down we go market to sentive with being global
iam out bye
what makes me nervous , is there is never anything new, all bad news i also follow VZ and they used to trade in tandem with each other but not in past couple years, there is some seperation between them...but anyway good luck to all you longs...
If you think T and VZ are not trading in tandem with each other, look at the five big trades just before 3 PM today. Each was at the same time and they traded about 3 times as many shares of T as they did VZ. Each of the five were about 900,000 shares of T and nearly 300,000 of VZ
The price may be down a few pennies this morning but only the little folks are selling. Except for the open today there has not been a minute over 100,000 shares. The price is $1.40 above the 200 DMA and slightly above the 50 DMA so the trend is still up. No reason to believe that we will not go higher this year.
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HOPE SOO THXS ...KNOW IT A DIVIDENT PLAYER...however just bought at 39 than went sour
week later was a bit disappointed however Iam hold for loong term soooo thxs retired from t had 31 yrs"
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Lotus Honolulu - Newly Renovated Rooms!
Honolulu, HI, US (HNL)
Diamond Head View
Diamond Head View Premium
Ocean View
Ocean View Premium
Why Stay Here?
- Steps to Private Beach
- Yoga Classes
- Wireless Internet
- iPod Docking Station
- Complimentary Wine, Served Each Evening
- Beach Cruiser Rentals
- Pet Friendly
- Business Services Available (fee)
Prime Location:
Situated on Waikiki Beach, in an exclusive area knows as the Gold Coast, is the Lotus Honolulu. Next to Kapiolani Park and a spectacular beach, Lotus Honolulu is an ideal location away from Waikiki`s hustle and bustle. Take one of the walking paths to either a private sandy alcove or to popular San Souci Beach, where bikinis and board shorts meet the sunshine and surf.
Across from the hotel is the 108-acre Queen Kapiolani Park, where the hotel offers free yoga classes and where guest can enjoy public jogging trails and tennis courts. Within the park is the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium and Waikiki Shell an outdoor amphitheater for musical concerts ranging from orchestra to jazz and Jack Johnsons annual Kokua Festival concert. Cultural and art festivals as well as sporting events abound nearly every weekend at the park, an epicenter of activity for the local community as well as visitors.
The Hotel Atmosphere:
At Lotus Honolulu, expect a relaxed, calm atmosphere, away from the typical fast-paced Waikiki scene, yet conveniently accessible and within walking distance. The Lotus at Diamond Head will awaken and tempt your senses while offering an escape from the ordinary Waikiki. Whether you are seeking a peaceful moment, or a convenient business stay, The Lotus at Diamond Head has it all, and with great style too.
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In the lobby (living room), Guests can tantalize their mind with board games, soothing sounds and aromatic scents, or jump into a (Nintendo) Wii game or two with the devices and 42 flat panel screen available. Complimentary wine is served daily in the lobby during the evening wine hour. Plus, guests may borrow one of the hotel`s beach cruiser bicycles to explore Waikiki and surrounding neighborhoods at their leisure. And last but not least, guests can also borrow beach chairs, beach towels and iPods for an enjoyable day on the sand.
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The stylish guest rooms boast a sleek design, combining beautiful Southeast-Asian inspired elements with quality comforts that ensure you`ll be pampered throughout your stay. Recently renovated, the rooms are highlighted by beautiful hardwood floors, and have deep brown and teal accents colors. Enjoy remarkable views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean. Offering modern conveniences, guest rooms have iPod docking stations, wireless Internet, cable TV, movies on demand, 42 inch flat screen TV, DVD player, in-room safe and more.
Park Restaurant is closed for renovations.
Guests may enjoy the several dining options within walking distance of the hotel and are able to sign to their rooms for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Hau Tree Lanai restaurant and Miyako Japanese restaurant found on the New Otani Kaimana Beach. Michel`s at the Colony Surf is also nearby, offering French cuisine. The Lotus does not provide room service. However, Guests can order "Room Service in Paradise," which delivers lunch and dinner from more than 50 area restaurants.
Reservations are subject to a boutique fee of $25 per night plus tax. Fee Includes:
- Valet Parking
- WiFi internet throughout the hotel
- Waikiki to Ala Moana Shuttle Service
- Daily wine service in lobby (4pm-6pm)
- Outdoor Yoga classes exclusive to hotel guests (tue/thur/sat/sun, yoga mat provided)
- Use of beach cruiser bicycles, beach chairs, and towels
- Premium In Room Coffee and Illy Coffee maker in guest rooms
- Daily local newspaper delivered to room
- Admission for up to two persons at the Honolulu Museum of Art (one admission per stay)
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- 25 inch T.V or larger
- ATM Machine
- Air-Conditioning
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- Cable
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Coffee
- Concierge Desk
- Conference Rooms
- Currency Exchange
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- In room Mini Bar (+)
- In room Safe (+)
- Internet Available
- Ironing Board
- Kids Stay Free (Based on Age)
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- Mini-Fridge
- Non-Motorized Water Sports (nearby) (+)
- Ocean View
- Parking (Fee)
- Pay Per View (+)
- Pet-Friendly (+)
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- Public Internet Access (+)
- Radio
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Erosion of beaches and shores and flood tides dominated local concerns last week. With the Atlantic Ocean on the east side of St. Johns County and its namesake river on the west, erosion is an old story, yet newly painful when it happens.
Erosion may well get the "credit" for the discovery of coquina by early Spanish residents of our town and region. Pedro Menendez Marquez, nephew of St. Augustine's founder Pedro Menendez de Aviles, reported that in 1580 he encountered a cluster of coquina while visiting an Indian village four leagues south of St. Augustine, near Matanzas Inlet .
Today when the Eucharistic procession leaves the Cathedral of St. Augustine for the street, the participants will be repeating an event that took place in St. Augustine for hundreds of years. For residents of St. Augustine in the 1500s, 1600s and 1700s it was one of the most important activities of their year. Over the centuries the Corpus Christi procession left from the parish church on Aviles Street and later from the parish church on St. George Street. Finally in the late 1790s the church had moved to its present location facing the Plaza.
Preservation magazine, published by the National Historic Trust for Preservation, recently carried a short item on "Mitchelville—The Nation's First Freedman's Village." The description puzzled at least one St. Augustine resident who is, of course, familiar with Fort Mose in St. Augustine, "the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United states."
Col. James Moore and hundreds of invaders from the English colony of Carolina could not do it in 1702. Gen. James Oglethorpe and his hundreds of troops from Georgia and South Carolina could not do it in 1740. Invading U.S. troops in 1812 thought it almost impossible and did not even try to do it.
With the winning combo of the Castillo de San Marcos and the City Gate welcoming visitors (and returning residents) to the colonial town, it is easy to forget that some of the most historic sites are located at the other end of the colonial city.
In February 1907 as our town prepared for the Ponce de Leon Celebration, the editor of The St. Augustine Record asked what year — 1512 or 1513 — would be used as the date when Juan Ponce de Leon first arrived in Florida.
Historian Thomas Graham told me about this debate of more than a century ago. And he pointed out that at Flagler College, the ceiling of the Flagler Room has medallions with "1512" and that the picture histories on the ceilings of the east and west alcoves of the dining room have "1512" as well.
With St. Patrick's Day almost upon us, I'd like to note that there was an Irish militia company in Spanish St. Augustine. In the 1790s there were four "urban" militia companies made up of residents in our town—three white militia units and one company of free blacks.
A month from today will mark the 200th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution. The Constitution, declared in Cadiz, Spain, on March 19, 1812, applied to St. Augustine, which was part of the Spanish empire at the time. It appears that the news of the event arrived in our town in August of 1812. The news had to sail across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain to Havana and then be forwarded to St. Augustine.
A member of the Mississippi Legislature has proposed a bill to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" — or at least the part of the Gulf that touches the beaches of that state.
A few days ago I was carrying wood to replenish my fireplace, getting ready for the next cold front. I was reminded of the comments by British visitors to St. Augustine in the late 1760s that the Spanish houses had no fireplaces and no chimneys.
Health officials are keeping on eye on mosquito-borne illnesses as reported in The Record this week on Jan. 24. Mosquitoes have been a part of life in St. Augustine for centuries.
However, our town was not the most notorious place for mosquitoes. The Spanish even named the area of New Smyrna Beach and Cape Canaveral "Los Mosquitos," a term which needs no translation. For several centuries Ponce de Leon Inlet at New Smyrna was called Mosquito Inlet.
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Update: I've updated the code based on your help so far, and still no luck. When the application loads the ListBox has no items. I assign junk values to Customers in the windows's contructor, and then am also trying to set the ListBox's DataContext as follows:
CustomerList.DataContext = Customers;
--- Original Question (with updated code) ---
I'm having trouble with databinding in a WPF project.
I have a class, Customer, as follows:
public class Customer
public String Name { get; set; }
public String Email { get; set; }
In my XAML's code behind I have a collection of customers as follows:
public List<Customer> Customers { get; set; }
I'm trying to bind each customer to a ListBox with a ListItemTemplate displaying the customer's information (name/email) in TextBoxes along with a button which locks/unloacks the TextBoxes (sets the IsEnabled property to true or false).
What's the best way to go about this?
So far I've been tryingt he following with no success.
In the XAML I currently have the following (ignoring the toggle part for now, I'm just trying to get the collection itself to be listed.):
<CollectionViewSource x:Key="Customers" Source="{Binding Path=Customers, Mode=TwoWay}"/>
<DataTemplate x:Key="Customer">
<StackPanel Orientation="Horizontal">
<TextBox Content="{Binding Name}" />
<TextBox Content="{Binding Email}" />
<ListBox ItemsSource="{Binding Source={StaticResource Customers}}"
ItemTemplate="{StaticResource ResourceKey=Customer}"
Height="300" />
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I have a situation where AT&T seems to be very uncooperative in their selection of modems (routers) for their business class DSL service. They essentially gave us only two options for modems (which are simply routers) for their service. It seems as though a wide variety of other solutions would work just fine, such as even a DD-WRT flashed device.
It is obvious that they will not support an installation with such a router, however they gave us the impression of doing something like this as being against their terms of service (although they did not explicitly say this; they were more vague saying that they only support X and Y devices that they sell).
The modems (routers) that they sell and support are trash. They do not facilitate any serious port forwarding (I am running SIP video solutions across this connection) and it has become a situation where if I cannot replace their routers, we're going to have to try to find a more flexible ISP (although few, if any, options exist it seems).
Does anyone have any experience working with more robust server infrastructure behind an AT&T ISP connection who has set up their own router solution and can vouch for their "allowing" such a configuration?


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I cannot express how grateful I am to this wonderful developer for making this simple widget which completely saved my a**.
It is no frills, absolutely perfect, sticky bottom bar. Appears perfectly on iphone and and ipad. Even adopted the default font I had set to rest of the site (I am using it to for a custom sticky footer text).
I was stuck with an otherwise wonderful responsive theme which had one problem: the footer WOULD NOT resize responsively on mobile devices, causing crucial contact information to become invisible. The developers couldn't help me, and after delirious and fruitless searching I finally stumbled upon this little gem.
But, It would be nicer if:
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Tracking a Deadly Secret; How a Lone Investigator Brought Together The Hidden Strands of an H.I.V. Outbreak
By RICHARD PEREZ-PENA
Published: November 13, 1997
On Sept. 6, 1996, a state health investigator drove to the tiny Chautauqua County jail in upstate New York to talk to a young man charged with stealing a car. A blood test at the county clinic showed that the man had H.I.V., and the investigator tracked him down in jail to talk about medical options and urge him to identify sexual partners so they could be warned. That part, often the hardest, was easy: the young man seemed proud of his exploits and recounted them in detail.
Almost a year later, on Aug. 20, 1997, the same investigator at the clinic in nearby Jamestown spoke to a 13-year-old girl who had just learned that she, too, had the AIDS virus. She told of having had sex last winter with a young black man whom she knew only by street names, a man with short braids and a long scar on his arm, who had hung around certain schools and parks.
There was no hint then that the two cases were connected. But the girl's description rang a bell, and the investigator decided to look back at earlier cases to see whether other young women with H.I.V. had described the same man.
That suspicion set off a two-month statewide manhunt by health and law enforcement officials. Starting with little more than descriptions, nicknames and a hunch, they eventually followed a thread that led back to the jailhouse interview with the boastful car-theft suspect. He was Nushawn J. Williams, and last month the authorities tracked him down and accused him of infecting at least nine women and girls with H.I.V., one of the most notorious outbreaks in the 16 years that AIDS has been known.
The gumshoe work of piecing together Mr. Williams's story, recounted in interviews with health and law enforcement officials, turned on bits of luck and the persistence of that initial investigator. It shows how easily he might have gone undetected for even longer, and how hard it is to trace sexual contacts in a subculture of rootless young people, drugs, abandoned tenements and anonymous sex.
The tale also highlights both the strengths and the weaknesses of the state's strict H.I.V. confidentiality laws. The rules help to encourage people with sexually transmitted disease to identify their partners, experts say -- but they can also make it all the harder to find an infected person who does not want to be found.
Though investigators like the one in the Williams case, known as contact tracers, have been used for decades in the fight against venereal diseases, their work has taken on even greater urgency in the age of AIDS. But for all the life-and-death stakes, the effort often depends mostly on persistence and drudge work.
It may mean placing phone calls to middle-class homes, or knocking on the doors of crack houses. A tracer can be successful in one try or search fruitlessly for months. Getting names may be easy, or it may require the skills of a therapist and the patience of a confessor.
The job was particularly difficult in the circles traveled by Mr. Williams, who was described by those who knew him as a squatter in abandoned buildings and a drug dealer. Some of the girls who knew him in Chautauqua County are homeless, some are drug users or sellers, and many are school dropouts.
Piecing Together An Intricate Puzzle
The contact tracer in the Williams case refused to discuss it, out of a desire to remain anonymous. But in interviews over the last two weeks, colleagues in the state and county health departments and local law enforcement officials for the first time gave a detailed chronology of how the investigator spun the thread that tied so many H.I.V. cases together.
In December, three months after the jailhouse conversation with Mr. Williams, a woman who tested H.I.V.-positive at a Chautauqua County clinic talked to the investigator but refused to name contacts (under the law, no one can be forced to cooperate). Another woman tested positive at a private site in January but did not immediately seek counseling.
But the contact tracer was persistent. Finally, in March, both women agreed to talk about their sexual partners, and the investigator began the painstaking task of tracking those people down.
Meanwhile, the investigator talked to two other H.I.V.-positive women in May and June about their contacts. All four women ruled out intravenous drug use as a means of infection, and all four named multiple sexual partners.
Most of those partners turned out to be uninfected. But on each woman's list was one young man who could not be found, a sexual partner from the previous fall or winter. In each case, with the other contacts ruled out, the missing man appeared to be the source of the infection.
Still, there was no obvious connection. Not all the women said they met the man outside a school or park. Not all mentioned a scar. And they gave a variety of street names and nicknames. ''The contact tracer isn't hearing 'Nushawn Williams,' '' said Dr. Barbara A. DeBuono, State Health Commissioner. ''It's 'Face,' 'Sly,' 'Shyteek.' ''
Not until the 13-year-old emerged in August did all the threads start to come together. The investigator began to go back through earlier patient interviews, looking for similarities to the young girl's account.
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When Can I See You Again?: New Art Writings (Paperback)
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When Can I See You Again is a collection of the poet and essayist's recent short art writings on subjects ranging from Morandi to Rembrandt to Pre-Columbian marine animal amulets. Di Piero has great zest for looking and a prose style equal to what he sees.
About the Author
W.S. Di Piero is the author of nine books of poetry. His latest is Chinese Apples: New and Selected Poems (2007). He's also an essayist on art, literature, popular culture, and personal experience. His autobiographical essays have appeared twice in Best American Essays. He's published four essay collections; the most recent is City Dog (2009). His books also include translations from Italian and Greek. Di Piero has been the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Lila Wallace-Readers Digest Award.