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|Introduction to Anthropology, LE
|The four sub-fields in anthropology are examined. Sociocultural anthropology studies modern humans; archeology is concerned with human material remains; linguistics looks at human communication; and physical anthropology emphasizes human biology and includes the study of human variation and fossils. Offered once a year.
|Special Topics in Anthropology
|Illustrates the importance of a holistic, cross-cultural approach to the study of human behavior. Highlights a specific topic and then makes use of all the sub-fields of anthropology in the study of this topic.
|Cultural Anthropology, LE
|Focuses on the different ways cultures adapt to the conditions of the environment. Examines subsistence strategies, economic and political systems, religious beliefs, and gender distinctions. Some topics include ethnographic field methods, enculturation, cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, ethnolinguistics, sociolinguistics, environmental adaptation, and symbols.
|Human Evolution and Archeology
|Combines two of the four sub-fields that make up the discipline of anthropology. Its biological component illustrates that humankind cannot be adequately understood without taking into account the biological basis of behavior. Combined with archeology, or the study of material remains, it explores prehistory and the evolutionary development of our species. ANTH 160 is recommended but not required. Required for minor and only offered once every two years.
|Myth, Magic and the Supernatural
|The study of religion from an anthropological perspective with an emphasis on non-ecclesiastical religions and new religious movements found in simple societies. Similarities and differences are identified and discussed within the context of such components as myth, ritual, belief, symbolism, magic, ancestor worship, healing, religious specialists, revitalization movements, and alternative states of consciousness. ANTH 160 or 252 are recommended but not required.
|Indian Peoples in the United States
|Discusses prehistoric, historic, and modern day American Indian populations. Includes a survey of major archeological sites and historical reports of the effects of European expansion on indigenous populations. Topics also include the social impact of 20th century policy changes, issues surrounding sovereignty, and cultural differences and similarities among groups, generations and urban/rural dwellers.
|Environmental Anthropology
|Looks at the environment from a bio-cultural perspective, exploring the interconnections of the social, biotic and natural environments. Prehistoric, historic and present day cross-cultural evidence is examined to understand how social categories such as class, ethnicity, gender and religion shape human activity, which in turn affects other species and the physical environment. These relationships cause environmental change leading to a further shaping of human society. Specific issues are addressed, such as how ideas about the environment differ in different cultures and are related to power relations affecting the use of the environment, or the impact of the changing environment on human diseases. Ecotourism and the environmental movement are other topics of interest. Students work in groups to apply policy solutions to environmental problems. They also work to identify and carry out an individual research project on a particular environmental area of interest, making use of anthropological methods and theory.
|Anthropology of Globalization
|Students learn about global stratification and how power relations and population pressures affect the movement of people, information, symbols and commodities under different circumstances, in different parts of the world. They become aware of the meanings of culture and how they create identity by providing various populations a way to build on nationalism, or to develop and maintain transnational groups. Social categories, such as ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender and religion are discussed, and how they affect the experience of migration and globalization, along with the politics of rebellion, warfare, and peace. Students work in groups to apply policy solutions to concerns resulting from globalization. They also work individually on a research project combining social theory and contemporary case studies in areas of interest. These studies might consist of an analysis on patterns of migration, patterns of consumption, patterns of wealth and poverty, or on patterns of aggressive and peaceful behavior.
|Qualitative Research Methods
|This is a hands-on course that teaches students how to make use of qualitative research methods as a research strategy to collect and analyze empirical evidence to form explanations about human behavior. First, students learn how qualitative methods differ from quantitative methods and how they can complement each other. They then learn about different types of qualitative research such as ethno-historical documentation, analysis of archival records, interviews, direct observation, participant observation, and analysis of cultural artifacts are discussed. At this point they work in groups to choose a particular question(s) of interest, collect data from multiple sources of qualitative evidence, and then link their data to an analysis of social phenomena. Designed for juniors and seniors in the social sciences, but others can take this course with the consent of the instructor.
|Directed Studies
|This tutorial-based course is used only for student-initiated proposals for intensive individual study of topics not otherwise offered in the Anthropology Program. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and school dean.
|Undergraduate Research in Anthropology
|Students develop a research proposal describing a study in the community making use of anthropological methods of investigation which include a literature review, participant observation, and interviews. A journal must be kept detailing the research activities, along with a final paper or project that summarizes the literature, the methodology and the findings. These results must be presented at the spring undergraduate Research Fair or some other venue approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: ANTH 390 and approval by the instructor.
|Offers students the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with practical experience. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing (for transfer students, at least 15 hours completed at Westminster or permission of instructor), minimum 2.5 GPA, and consent of program director and Career Center internship coordinator.


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Men's Volleyball Hosts McKendree on Friday
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State men's volleyball team returns home to Worthen Arena for a 7:30 p.m. match on Friday, Jan. 24 against McKendree. The match will mark the first in program history for the Bobcats. The Cardinals are coming off tough losses at the hands of No. 12 Penn State and Saint Francis.
Scouting Ball State
The Cardinals (1-3) are coming off tough losses at the hands of Saint Francis and No. 12 Penn State. The Cardinals opened up Penn State match winning the first set; coming into the match Penn State had swept IPFW and Ohio State and had not dropped a set since its 3-1 loss to Hawaii on Jan. 10 in the Outrigger Invitational.
Marcin Niemczewski leads the Cardinals offensively with 45 kills and a 3.75 kills per set average. The sophomore is second on the team in service aces with four. Leading the Cardinals from the serving line is Matt Leske who has knocked in five aces this season. The senior leads Ball State in blocking with 1.21 blocks per set and maintains a .462 attack percentage (22-4-39).
Scouting McKendree
McKendree University officials announced that men's volleyball would be added as an intercollegiate sport in December of 2012 to begin play in the 2014 season. McKendree is the third school in the Great Lakes
Valley Conference to sponsor men's volleyball, joining Lewis and Quincy. In September of 2013, McKendree was approved for membership to become the ninth member of the MIVA starting in the 2015 season.
Series with McKendree
Friday's match marks the first meeting between the two programs and the first match of the season for McKendree.
Record Watching
Senior setter Graham McIlvaine is 22 assists away from being seventh in program history in career assists. Heading into Saturday's match, McIlvaine has 2,132 assists and trails Dave Carlson (2005-06) who has 2,153 career assists.
Back-to Back Career Outings for Marty
Sophomore outside attacker Marcin Niemczewski helped lead the offense for the Cardinals it its 3-0 sweep of Sacred Heart on Saturday, Jan. 11 after registering a then career-high 15 kills and three service aces. Niemczewski also added three digs, two assisted blocks and an assist to his stat line on the night. Niemczewski followed up that performance with a career-high 18 kill effort against Saint Francis.
Switching it Up
Junior outside attacker Shane Witmer transitioned to a new role for the Cardinals in matches against Sacred Heart and Saint Francis - the libero position. In his two matches at libero, Witmer picked up 12 digs. The junior passed 56 balls with two reception errors.
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NEWELL-Claiming that it is suffering "irreparable injury," the Homer Laughlin China Co. filed suit Monday against two out-of-state companies it says are selling counterfeit Fiesta dinnerware to an unsuspecting public.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, accuses the Fayetteville, Ark.-based Hanna's Candle Co. and the River Grove, Ill.-based Bazaar Inc. of marketing and selling cheap Chinese knockoffs bearing the name Carnaval.
Pittsburgh attorney Charles B. Gibbons, who is representing Homer Laughlin, said the lawsuit was filed in Pennsylvania because that's where the goods are being sold. "As we go along, we may learn of other places where they're being sold," he said.
The lawsuit charges the companies with violations of the Lanham Act, the federal trademark law passed by Congress in 1946. The law prohibits, among other things, trademark infringement, trademark dilution and false advertising.
Gibbons said the act of copying other companies' products is illegal and creates confusion in the marketplace.
"Defendants are deliberately attempting to trade upon the goodwill of Homer Laughlin by selling and advertising ... their goods as the goods of Homer Laughlin," the lawsuit said.
Such conduct "constitutes fraud and deceit upon the consuming public of the United States," the lawsuit said, and will result in "losses of sales, profits, business, reputation and goodwill" for Homer Laughlin, the largest domestic manufacturer of dinnerware for the residential, hospitality and food service markets.
The lawsuit claims the Carnaval products, which are made in China, are manufactured and marketed in such a way as to trade upon the popularity of Homer Laughlin's Fiesta dinnerware line, which was introduced at a Pittsburgh trade show in 1936 and reintroduced in 1986.
"Fiesta dinnerware has an iconic status and claims thousands of collectors, dealers, students and historians from around the world. It is also the most collected dinnerware in the United States," the lawsuit said.
The two companies named as defendants exploit that popularity, the lawsuit said, by marketing and selling Carnaval products that, while "strikingly similar" to Fiesta, "are inferior copies that do not come close to meeting the standards of Fiesta dinnerware. ... The goods ... do not satisfy the rigorous testing and quality control efforts which ensure the high quality of Fiesta dinnerware and packaging, and are not the equivalent of Homer Laughlin products."
The Carnaval products mimic everything from Fiesta's Art Deco design features and bright colors to its packaging and product offerings, the lawsuit said.
"The cardboard box in which Carnaval dinnerware is sold is a clear knockoff of the Fiesta dinnerware packaging," the lawsuit said.
A review of The Bazaar Inc.'s website (TheBazaarInc.com) shows four-piece dinnerware sets in lime, orange and yellow-at a price of $27 per case. Distributed by Hanna's Candle Co., Carnaval also is available for sale at Boscov's department stores in the Pittsburgh area, the lawsuit said.
According to the lawsuit, three of the Carnaval colors offered by The Bazaar "target or mimic" three of the four most popular colors of Fiesta dinnerware, while the fourth Carnaval color "targets or mimics" the sixth most popular Fiesta color. The lawsuit does not specify which colors.
Such practices cause "irreparable harm" and other damages to Homer Laughlin in six ways, including confusion of customers, damage to customer goodwill, trust and confidence, and damage to Homer Laughlin's business reputation, the lawsuit said.
"Through the sale of their Carnaval products in their strikingly similar packaging, defendants are engaging in a systematic effort to deceive the public by unfairly competing with Homer Laughlin and its efforts to sell Fiesta dinnerware," the lawsuit said. "Defendants' copycat activities, both with respect to the products themselves and their packaging, are willful and intentional."
By filing suit, Homer Laughlin is asking for injunctive relief and money damages, including the destruction of all Carnaval products not yet sold, the recall of any and all advertisements, product catalogs or marketing materials, and the removal of all references to Carnaval products on The Bazaar's website.
The lawsuit asks for money damages in the amount of the companies' profits and gains from selling Carnaval dinnerware. It also asks that the companies be required to contact customers and let them know that they do not represent Homer Laughlin.
The two companies could not be reached for comment.


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Friday, June 20, 2014
As the temperatures rise, the action in the Coastal Carolina Aquatic Association is also heating up.
The first week of the associations swim season has included some very tight meets as well as some upsets. More than 2,700 swimmers age 4 to 18 are competing on 22 Lowcountry teams during the associations 2014 season.
The Pine Forest Country Club team is out to a blistering start this summer.
On Tuesday the Porpoises earned a 375-158 win at the Summerville YMCA pool in Oakbrook to improve to 3-0 going into Thursdays meet held after press time. Pine Forest, the only undefeated team in the Blue League, also has wins over Fort Johnson and Country Club of Charleston.
Two other Summerville-area teams entered Thursdays round of meets with a 2-1 record.
Three-time defending association champion Coosaw Creek carried a 36-meet winning streak for dual meets into this season. However, the streak came to an end June 12 as the Crocodiles archrival handed Coosaw a 286-250 loss. That loss to Snee Farm is the first Red League loss the Crocs have suffered since June 23, 2009.
Coosaw did bounce back Tuesday, earning a 316-221 victory over Shadowmoss to improve to 2-1.
The Ashborough Alligators opened the season with wins over ION and the Summerville Y, but dropped to 2-1 Tuesday with a 313-224 loss to Country Club of Charleston.
Legend Oaks defeated ION June 12, but dropped to 1-1 after suffering a heartbreaking 271-265 loss to the Fort Johnson Dolphins Tuesday.
Newington and the Summerville Y both carried an 0-2 record into meets Thursday. It is worth noting that Newington finished only 5 points shy of Crowfield June 12 and the Tiger Sharks other loss was to power Snee Farm.
The Summerville Ys other loss was to Ashborough.
Association meets are typically held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.
The associations championship meet, also known as City Meet, is scheduled for July 18-20.
City Meet is normally held at the Jewish Community Center pool but due to construction this summer the season-ending meet will be held at the Crowfield Golf and Country Club in Goose Creek.
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An open house to gather public input on a revitalization plan for the Commodore Perry neighborhood in Buffalo will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority's Planning & Information Center, 400 South Park Ave.
The public is invited to offer input on the Neighborhood Retail Marketing Study & Commercial Revitalization Plan for the Perry Choice Neighborhood. The study is the work of the Housing Authority in partnership with Seneca Gaming Corp. and the Perry Choice Planning Initiative.
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NIAGARA FALLS – The City Council majority plans to forge ahead with plans to change its meeting times despite outcries from the public.
Council Chairman Glenn A. Choolokian said that the decision has been made to change the time of the 4 p.m. work sessions and 7 p.m. regular meetings to 5 p.m. for both sessions.
That decision outraged members of the public who packed Council Chambers early this week to protest the decision, saying the earlier start time makes it more difficult for them to have their say at meetings.
Residents are required to sign up in advance of the sessions if they want to speak.
If the meetings start at 5 p.m., some complained, they would have to leave work early to register.
"I must say, gentlemen, you have a knack for turning things upside down every other week, mainly to suit yourselves and not the general public," said Niagara Falls Block Club leader Norma Higgs. "Maybe it 'flows better' for you, but it is certainly inconvenient for the citizens who are either on their way home from work or getting ready for dinner."
Higgs and Councilwoman Kristen Grandinetti, who voted against the measure, said the timing of the change was unusual, given a recent uptick in citizen participation in meetings, especially from those who have been critical of Council funding cuts.
Grandinetti and Councilman Charles Walker suggested approving a temporary time change for the meetings – perhaps for a couple of weeks – to try the new times out and to allow a public hearing to gauge citizen sentiment on the matter.
"Especially after hearing from the public, because that's who we work for," Walker said. "We should be making the meetings convenient for you."
But Walker's attempt to call a public hearing on the matter was denied by Choolokian and Councilmen Sam Fruscione and Robert Anderson Jr., who voted to change the meeting times Monday night without further public input.
Later, Choolokian said the people calling for a later meeting time were "the same people who supported the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, the block clubs and the Niagara Beautification Commission" at recent meetings.
He went on to say that the Council had received compliments from residents after it changed the time of a recent meeting because of a scheduling conflict, adding that the meeting "just worked better, it flowed better."
"Time doesn't matter," he added. "If it's important, they'll be here."
The decision even upset residents who normally endorse the actions of the three-man Council majority.
"I think it's terrible," said resident Diane Tattersall. "This is not nice. I usually support the Council majority, but I don't support this."
The councilmen said a time change would make it easier for department heads to attend the meetings, and Choolokian said it would push Mayor Paul A. Dyster – who doesn't attend the later sessions – to attend. That suggestion also drew boos from the crowd.
The new time change will go into effect April 1. Work sessions will begin at 5 p.m., and the public meetings will begin 15 minutes after the work sessions end.
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MARTINSBURG - After three years of construction and about 40 years of talking about it, the Raleigh Street Extension finally opened Wednesday afternoon.
"Great! Great! Great! I can't describe my feelings any other way," Martinsburg Mayor George Karos said shortly before ceremonies began to officially open the new 1.2-mile street connecting Edwin Miller Boulevard and West Race Street.
"It's been a long time coming, but patience and persistence paid off," Karos continued. "It paid off because local, state and federal entities worked together as a team."
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Mayor George Karos leads a convoy across the Raleigh Street Extension.
Mayor George Karos; Mark Baldwin, Martinsburg city manager; Sen. John Unger and Martinsburg City Council members cut the ribbon for Raleigh Street Extension.
He said the new roadway will open up another emergency service route to downtown Martinsburg and economic development along the corridor.
"It's a benefit to the city, the county and the state," Karos said.
As for concerns about downtown Martinsburg being negatively impacted by the diversion of traffic from Queen and King streets, he said, "Anytime you have improvements, somebody gets hurt, but wounds heal."
A sizable crowd of residents and local dignitaries was on hand for the ribbon cutting and first ride on the new road. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox had planned to fly in or the opening, but bad weather between Martinsburg and Charleston prevented them from attending.
During his prepared remarks, an emotional Karos choked up telling the story of how the Raleigh Street Extension came about and how many people joined together to make it a reality.
He said that while the concept of a Raleigh Street Extension goes back several decades, it was a meeting in 2005 that Karos described as "very significant to the success of the Raleigh Street Extension Project."
"On June 23, 2005, thanks to efforts of state Sen. John Unger, then chairman of the (state Senate) Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, a meeting was held at city hall with Sen. Unger, Mr. Paul Mattox, various DOT officials, city officials and (Berkeley County) Board of Education officials," Karos explained.
As a result of this meeting, the Raleigh Street Extension was included in the state's six-year transportation plan despite it being a municipal road, not a state road, and upon Unger's suggestion, the city committed to contributing $1 million to the project.
Karos thanked Unger for initiating that meeting.
In July 2005, U.S. Sens. Robert C. Byrd and Jay Rockefeller, both D-W.Va., secured a $10 million earmark for the project, and the state DOT committed $2 million to match the city's $1 million.
"In 2008, another significant event occurred," Karos said. "The City of Martinsburg approached the (then-) Berkeley County Commission and asked if they would consider supporting the transfer of a $13 million federal earmark for the Martinsburg Bypass project to the Raleigh Street Extension project. The city requested this from the County Commission due to the unlikelihood of the bypass ever being built."
The County Commission, along with the state DOT, agreed and Byrd, through a technical correction bill, reallocated the $13 million for the Raleigh Street Extension, Karos said.
"When they came to us, we, 'Let's do something. We think this is vital,'" former Berkeley County Commissioner Ron Collins said Wednesday.
Former Commissioner Steve Teufel said Wednesday that reallocating the money was the right thing to do.
"We had a good relationship with the city and this was sorely needed - it was a unanimous vote," he said.
Karos pointed out that U.S. Rep. Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was able to secure $90,000 for the project through Transportation, Treasury and Housing and Urban Development legislation.
The final $8 million for the project came through another suggestion of Unger's, Karos said. Unger suggested to Mattox shifting money from future projects to the Raleigh Street Extension and then use federal stimulus package funds to replace the money redirected from those projects.
Mattox agreed to the plan in 2009, then-Gov. Joe Manchin announced in his state-of-the-state address that the final $8 million was secured for the Raleigh Street Extension.
Manchin attended the groundbreaking for the new street on May 4, 2010.
The Raleigh Street Extension project was the first time a municipal road was included in the state's six-year transportation plan, Unger said in his prepared remarks.
"That made a unique project and opened it to federal funding," he said. "This is one of the very few brand new roads being opened in this region."
Unger credited Karos with getting the project completed.
"Every good team needs a good coach, and Mayor Karos was a good coach," Unger said.
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I don't think it'd be too much of a stretch to find the time or material to submit two articles a month. The thing is, I hesitate to actually commit because I really am not sure that the 'articles' I produce are what opensource.com is looking for. To me, the invitation to contribute is a bit too, um, open...
So, here's my stuff: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog/rich_c-403594/ and a few entries at http://www.mepiscommunity.org/blog/17. To me, although it's all about Open Source it's not general enough for this site. I'm sure there are other bloggers reading this who feel similarly.
well am not new to internet and opensource but new to the blogging posting writing thing. I would like to start writing articles here ... also I would like to know if I can post articles on what I think or do I have to post articles based on universal truths or solutions only?
I'm no good at creating my own content, but I love editing. Need any help in that area?
I have similar reservations communicated by Rich's post, but I do like to talk about technology and open source. My blog is andy.sinclair-hall.com
Also, do you require a formal agreement to be made on the posting frequency or other details?
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AU simply means alternate universe in fan fiction forums. You take a famous person and make them unfamous, make them "normal."
In this story, Elvis never sang and he became a chef.
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A fanfiction term meaning Alternate Universe.
An AU fic is a fanfic which includes elements of a book which are completely unfeasible.
An AU fic is a fanfic which includes elements of a book which are completely unfeasible.
That Harry Potter fic where his parents were still alive was totally an AU.
بواسطة Lexy C. نوفمبر/تشرين الثّاني 13, 2007
"AU" - the symbol for gold on the Periodical Table of Elements
A valuable metal with a yellowish color
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The astronomical unit (AU or au or a.u. or rarely ua) is a unit of distance, approximately equal to the mean distance between Earth and Sun. The currently accepted value of the AU is 149,597,870,691 ± 30 metres (about 150 million kilometres or 93 million miles).
That star is x AU's away from Earth.
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'Au' is also a Finnish word and it means the same as 'ouch' in English.
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Audio Unit.
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a sound made by those of island decent
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When a woman puts her blackberry/smartphone/cellphone in her bra between her breasts. When it rings on vibrate she will recieve a blackberry motorboat.
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Roberts is also a nominee this year in the category of best comedy actress for her performance in Duplicity.
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Career Exploration Trips give students the opportunity to visit various businesses in a specific field. A faculty or staff member leads each trip.
The Huntsman School of Business offers two types of career exploration trips: day trips along the Wasatch Front and multiple day trips to locations within the U.S.
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government procedures, forms, etc
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red tape is an expression that arose from a technological innovation. The red tape directly refering to the leader tape found in many reel to reel tape recorders and small compact cassetes. As there can be no sound recorded on this portion of the tape it was considered frustrating and often likened to bureaucracy when one had to wait for the end of the red tape to hear what was recorded on the tape Hence The expression red tape and or cut through the red tape or cut to the chase
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When your boss hates your guts or envies your smarts that he requires you to go through an oppressively time-consuming sequence of procedures before you can get approval to do something, especially when you are filing for a vacation leave.
My boss sent me through a whole-day worth of red tape to get approval on a half-day vacation.
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rhymes with rape and is considered a synonym of rape by most people.
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VIENNA, 10 September 2012 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) marked today the 25th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol and the 20th anniversary of UNIDO as an implementing agency of this Protocol.
The Montreal Protocol is a treaty opened for signature in 1987 which aims to restore and protect the ozone layer by phasing-out various substances known to deplete it.
During the ceremony, Marco Gonzalez, the Executive Secretary of the Ozone Secretariat, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), said that the Montreal Protocol was a clear example of how a political commitment can address global challenges. He added that "UNIDO has been a successful implementing agency" and has carried out "innovative, ground-breaking work in many ways."
Since the signing of the Protocol, the phase-out of ozone depleting substances used in a wide range of economic activities has made an invaluable contribution to protecting the ozone layer, significantly reducing the health and environmental effects related to its depletion. The Montreal Protocol has also substantially contributed to global efforts to mitigate climate change, due to the fact that most of the substances targeted by the Protocol are also potent greenhouse gases. For this reason, the Montreal Protocol is frequently referred to as the most successful international environmental agreement.
In 1992, UNIDO became one of the four implementing agencies of the Multilateral Fund, the financial mechanism for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. As such, UNIDO has played a key role in supporting developing countries in their efforts to phase out ozone depleting substances and replace them with sustainable alternatives.
"More than 100 countries have benefitted from UNIDO's support," said Wilfried Luetkenhorst, UNIDO Managing Director. "The comprehensive support provided to help strengthen institutions, build capacity, raise awareness and develop and introduce policy and legislation, is one of the keys to the Protocol's success."
UNIDO's performance has continuously been highly rated by the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund. In 2011, UNIDO was acknowledged as the top implementing agency (together with United Nations Development Programme), a distinction that the Organization has achieved in eight out of the last ten years.
Thomas Jackl, Deputy Director General of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management, inaugurated an exhibition of international art posters and children's drawings on global environmental challenges and the protection of the ozone layer.
The anniversary ceremony and exhibition are part of a week-long event from 6 to 14 September held at the Vienna International Centre, where UNIDO is headquartered, to celebrate the success in achieving reductions that will protect the atmosphere for generations to come.
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This "Special Edition" of Myeloma Today is indeed special on a number of levels. What took place in Washington, D.C. the week of June 3rd was special not only for our myeloma community but also for our cancer community as a whole. The IMF, along with 40 other cancer organizations, all of whom belong to One Voice Against Cancer, (OVAC), came together as a unified force to convey one important message to Congress – to "fully fund the National Cancer Institute's bypass budget" and other critical programs at the National Institutes Of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As a single unit, we climbed Capitol Hill. We were no longer playing the body parts war, no longer saying one cancer – my cancer – is more important than another. We stayed on point and delivered our message – to significantly increase the level of funding for cancer research – period. We know that "all boats will rise with the tide."
The IMF's lobbyist, Tom Sheridan, made an important point when he said, "If we all want a piece of the pie, than we better bake a bigger pie!" It's everyone's responsibility to put pressure on our legislators to fully fund the bypass budget because that will enable us to bake a huge pie!
I had been asked to represent OVAC and testify before the Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations sub-committee Chaired by Senator Tom Harkin. A huge responsibility indeed. I truly felt like Mrs. Smith goes to Washington. I agonized about what I would say, how I could best present our message, our cause. All the usual questions raced through my mind, "Was I the best choice?" "Would I be able to deliver a strong enough message?" "Would I be too nervous or too emotional, would my hands and voice betray me?" "Could I deliver in only 5 minutes?"
The morning of the hearing, I was invited to attend a coffee meeting in Senator Harkin's office along with the delegates from Iowa and some of the other people who were to testify. It was a very heady morning, meeting the Senator, and when Secretary of HHS, Tommy Thompson, walked in, the buzz in the room increased greatly. Finally, the moment came and we were ushered into the Senate hearing room, through a back door. My first impression was that the room was very crowded and the lights were really bright. As we quickly took our seats I was glad to see familiar faces. Sitting right up front were fellow IMF Board members Mike Katz and Rich Saletan, and my step-daughter Annabel.
The first person called upon to testify was Secretary Thompson. Immediately following his testimony, I knew the moment had arrived. Our panel was asked to come forward and take their seats. I took a deep breath, said a silent prayer, and joined Dr. Huerta , Dr. Heberman, brain cancer patient Mike Bruene, and Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of AOL Time Warner, at the table.
In turn, we were each asked to present our testimony. When I finished, I felt a big surge of relief, and hoped that I was able to deliver. Then the room erupted in applause and Senator Harkin looked at me and said, "Very powerful, very powerful."
I have to say that part of that day is still a bit of a blur. We immediately left the hearing room and headed to stops in what seemed like hundreds of congressional offices. It was an incredible day, made only more exciting by the dozens of e-mails I received from people around the country who had seen the C-SPAN coverage of the event.
I am sad to say that the recent weeks have seen the deaths of two well-known Americans from myeloma, J. Carter Brown, the former head of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and advice columnist Ann Landers.
For every step we take forward we are reminded of just how far we have yet to go. I'm asking all of you to please join this effort – together we can achieve our dream and find a cure for myeloma.


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Los Angeles - Kelowna Non-Stop!!
Big White's Loose Moose along with Director of Sales; Jim Loyd, and Guest Services Manager; Emily Oxley are pictured above with Kelowna's Mayor; Walter Gray, United Airlines representative; Julie Gordon and other Kelowna dignitaries as the announcement of the new non-stop flight was made.
Big White Ski Resort is happy to share the exciting news with skiers and boarders that United Airlines will offer United Express year round daily service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kelowna (YLW) beginning December 19th, 2012. Flights will leave LAX at 6:40pm and arrive in Kelowna at 9:44pm. The Okanagan has often been referred to as 'Canada's California'. Now a new route will unite the two regions.
"This is very exciting news for skiers and snowboarders in the Los Angeles area and beyond. The 3 hour flight makes Big White Ski Resort the closest and most accessible ski resort in Canada from the LA region," said Michael J Ballingall, Big White Ski Resort's Senior Vice President. "As Canada's largest totally ski-in, ski-out resort, incredible snow conditions and world famous family friendliness, we are the perfect fit for this ski market."
"Our new service will not only link Kelowna travelers to Los Angeles and United's global route network, but will also provide a conduit for travelers from the Los Angeles area and beyond to experience what the Okanagan Valley has to offer," said Martin Kammerman, United's senior manager for market analysis. "With a mix of winter and summer outdoor activities and a vibrant business climate, we're confident that Kelowna will be a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers."
Located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley and a short 55-minute drive from Kelowna International Airport, the award-winning Big White Ski Resort is British Columbia's second biggest mountain and boasts the most ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Canada. Blessed with sunny weather, dry powder and a mild average temperature, Big White is best known as Canada's favourite family resort where kids and adults can all have fun. For more information, visit www.bigwhite.com or call 1.800.663.2772 for reservations and bookings.
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Free Lunch Program at Carnegie – Jackson
July 16, 2013 @ 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
This summer, the Carnegie Library is embarking on a new opportunity that
will allow us to serve the children of our community in a unique way. We
are partnering with Jackson Public School's Food Service Department to
become a meal site for the Free Lunch Program. The program provides a
free lunch to all children under the age of 18-there is no financial
criteria for qualification; it is available to everyone 17 and younger!
(Please note that JDL's Children's Policy states that all children under
the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or parental
The program will run from June 17 through August 9. We will serve lunch
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1:30 pm. Jackson Public School's Food Service Department will bring
nutritional, delicious prepared lunches for the children Monday through
Friday. (On Fridays the menu will include pizza!)
In addition, Carnegie Library's Children's Department has scheduled
programs, including storytime, performances, movies, crafts, and
activities before or after the meals in order to provide educational
enrichment opportunities for all children who participate in the Free
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We hope the Free Lunch Program will fill a need that we see every day,
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Genzyme reported initial positive results from a Phase III study of oral teriflunomide in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Patients receiving teriflunomide 14 mg had a statistically significant reduction in annualized relapse rate and risk of sustained accumulation of disability, the primary and secondary endpoints, respectively.
Teriflunomide has completed two other Phase III studies in relapsing MS, Temso and Tenere. Marketing applications for teriflunomide for the treatment of relapsing forms of MS are under review by FDA, EMA, and other regulatory authorities. Aubagio is the proprietary name submitted to health authorities for teriflunomide.
The Tower (teriflunomide oral in people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis) trial compared once-daily treatment with either 7 mg or 14 mg oral teriflunomide against placebo. This double-blind, multi-center trial enrolled 1,169 patients between the ages of 18 to 55.
The proposed 14 mg commercial dose resulted in a 36.3% reduction in annualized relapse rate. It also generated a 31.5% reduction in the risk of 12-week sustained accumulation of disability, as measured by the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS).
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Patients who completed the trial were followed for a period between 48 and 173 weeks. The average duration of teriflunomide exposure in Tower was 18 months. Adverse events observed in the trial were consistent with previous clinical trials with teriflunomide in MS.
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CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. - Something new is brewing - silently - at the Crystal Bay Casino this weekend.
The CBC will present the first-ever Silent Disco on Saturday, Jan. 19. The festivities kick off with a free Red Room party from 10 p.m. until, midnight followed by the Silent Disco in the Crown Room from midnight until 4 a.m.
DJs lined up for the inaugural Silent Disco include Samples, Babylon System, Truth, Roommate, Shane Suffriti, Mr. Rooney, Gurbtron and Binjah Ninjah.
Silent Disco is a production of Silent Storm and the Crystal Bay Casino. Learn more about Silent Storm on Facebook at facebook.com/SilentDiscoStorm.
According to Facebook, from private parties to large scale production events, the crew with Boston-based Silent Storm Sound System helps create unforgettable silent disco experiences.
As for the Tahoe show, one of the event organizers took time to explain a bit about its inception:
"The idea actually took shape when my daughter returned from Coachella and filled me in on the newest festival craze, Silent Disco. After a few searches and emails it became clear that this might be possible at the Crystal Bay Casino.
"... Before we knew it plans were afoot for Tahoe's first indoor Silent Disco. The premise is simple, really. Noise curfews were causing a stir at many festival sites and cutting into the entertainment schedules. Along came some inventive folks that decided to outfit the crowd with wireless headphones with DJ's spinning tunes till the wee hours of the morning.
"It has now morphed into the club scene with dual DJs spinning various types of music while those in the audience choose between the two by simply switching between two channels with two different frequencies.
"It really is crazy walking into a room filled with people dancing yet no music is audible. The sound is crisp and clear throughout the room."
Considering headphones will be provided, attendees Saturday need to bring their ID to be held as a deposit.
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This is an agressive sexual technique in which, after ejaculating in a girl's mouth, one karate chops her in the throat so that the ejaculatory fluids seep from the nose in a white stream, simulating the tusks of a walrus. The cough/gag-like sound that she will make also closely resembles the bark of the walrus.
Our relationship ended when I gave her "the Walrus".
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Paul McCartney is this.
The Walrus was Paul
作者 Hompsar 2004年3月10日
hmm either Paul McCartney or John Lennon... in the song Glass Onion it says "heres another clue for you all,the walrus was paul" but in an interview with John Lennon he said "i used to be the walrus but now blah blah"(i forgot the rest of the quote)
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together
作者 Dont look back in anger 2004年10月30日
Much like the Angry Dragon, the walrus is simple. When you are getting head from a guy/girl and you are about to ejaculate, ram your dick far into his/her mouth, causing him/her to gag. You've blocked the air passage and the only way for your cum to exit is shooting through his/her nasal passage. Pull out immediatly and watch ur cum shoot out of his/her nose, resembling the walrus' majestic tusks. This can also be done by punching him/her in the stomach or tickling him/her as he/she is about to swallow.
Mike- "My girl was giving me head while I was watching the Discovery Channel, and I wanted her to resemble the walruses I was watching. So I gave her an Angry Dragon and it worked!"
作者 The Bitch 2007年2月14日
when a woman gives a blowjob to 2 guys at once... by grabbing each mans' penis in hand and simultaneously beginning oral stimulation.
" I saw your girlfriend at a party last night giving 2 guys The Walrus!"
作者 Murrdogg 2009年6月10日
The climax you hit from any drug or alcohol. used to confuse parents/or any other parental figure. when your with a group of friends and you just smoked a fat blunt. instead of saying "guys im so high right now" you say. "guys im feeling the walrus".
Steph why are you talking to a tree? " im fine im just feeling the walrus
作者 Steph squared. 2011年7月27日
When two men stick their penises in either side of the girl's mouth (or third guy) and it looks like he/she has walrus tusks.
The three guys performed The Walrus for the camera.
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Throughout the year, Ojai hosts a steady stream of cultural events, culinary delights, concerts, and festivals. Check out what's happening in Ojai California, as well as at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.
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A snake that is orignally from Central and south America. Many of these species are available to purchase from breeders.
Look at that albino Boa Constrictor, that bitch is SICK!!!
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This is for the ladies. Tell your parter you are not on Birth Control so he must pull out, but you really are on BC. Then till him you only do it missionary. Right as he's about to pull out wrap your legs around him and say something fucked up like " I want you to be my baby's daddy"
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Guy: Dude, had a pregnancy scare. she said she wasn't on BC and wrapped her legs around me like a Boa Constrictor as I was about to cum.
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A bank that nickels and dimes its customers and finds every way they can do get money out of them, especially the poor.
I am planning to get my money out of the BOA constrictor fast and put it in a credit union as soon as possible before they take it.
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Squeezing a friend until he or she can no longer breathe
How was last night?
Sucked. Josh hit me with a boa constrictor.
Sucked. Josh hit me with a boa constrictor.
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when a man takes his penis and wraps it around the base of the scrotum,protruding the testicles, showing similarities to a boa constricting its prey.
A. yo bro check out this boa constrictor!
B. eww gross
B. eww gross
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A woman, who, during fellatio, unhinges her jaw, in order to take in an abnormally large male member.
Last night, that Boa Constrictor had to ice her jaw after we finished.
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One who throws himself/herself wildly through the air and does not land on his/her feet.
Holy shit that kid Fred is a damn hucker! He got like 10 feet of air but then landed on his spleen and totaled his wrist!
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One who rides his/her bike off a large drop/jump with a flat/no slope landing. Usually screws up their bike and makes a "CLUNK" noise.
"Look at the drop he's gonna hit!"
di JoshJP 06 dicembre 2007
A hucker is an extreme sportsman, usually bmx, who will take large drops and boost gaps. Usually huckers do not possess skill to grind, tailwhip, barspin, or any of that smooth boy stuff. Huckers also usually have little skill overall, and only impress by doing crazy drops and gaps.
Sean Burns, pre 2010
"Damn, did you see burns drop off that roof and snap his headtube?"
"Yeah what a fucking hucker"
"Damn, did you see burns drop off that roof and snap his headtube?"
"Yeah what a fucking hucker"
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Josh Bender is such a hucker! He did a 60foot drop
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Canon has updated the original 400mm f4 DO lens using its new gapless diffractive optics construction, which promises high image quality. Read on to find out how well this new model performs.
Super-telephoto lenses like these are indispensible for shooting action, sports and wildlife but their high price and limited versatility restricts accessibility to the average user. Most are to be found in the hands of photojournalists working on behalf of picture agencies, but it's also true to say that a fair number are used by wildlife photographers including working professionals and well-heeled enthusiasts. Read on to see if the current iterations deserve their celebrated status.
Announced in early 2011, the Canon EF500mm f/4L IS II USM and EF600mm f/4L IS II USM are updates to two highly respected lenses aimed squarely at professional wildlife and sports photographers, or those who want the best image quality possible at these focal lengths. These Mark II versions aim to take everything that was good about their predecessors and turn them up to the max.
Sony is often quoted as having aspirations to rival Nikon and Canon but, since taking over the SLR business of Konica Minolta, has so far shown only a handful of pro-grade lenses. The SAL500F40G is one such lens, more popularly known as the 500mm f/4.0DG SSM, and with a price tag of $13,000 it's aimed squarely at professionals and well-heeled enthusiasts. We've had the opportunity to assess the new lens at our lab in Seattle, please read on to see how the new Sony performs and if it has what it takes to compete with the current Canon and Nikon duopoly.
With the vagaries of photographing wildlife, the flexibility of a telephoto zoom would appear to be an attractive solution. However, image quality is often a compromise at the maximum aperture and longest focal length, typically the most crucial settings. We've pulled some lens data from our database and put together a round up of popular zoom lenses over the years (and made some comparisons with high performance primes). Read on to find out which models have the best image quality.


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An Upper Allen Township man faces charges after firing a warning shot during a domestic dispute, according to police.
Officers were called to the 2400 block of South Market Street early Monday.
William Barlup II, 42, is accused of firing a warning shot with a 9mm handgun into a wall during an argument with a family member, police said. The family member left the home and called police.
Barlup faces charges of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment.
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WASHINGTON – A Senate committee today voted along party lines to confirm Buffalo native Thomas E. Perez as labor secretary, likely prompting a confirmation battle on the Senate floor in the coming weeks.
In a 12-10 vote, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved the nomination of Perez, a longtime government lawyer who currently serves as assistant attorney general for civil rights.
The nomination of Perez has prompted passionate support from backers of organized labor and equally passionate opposition from Republicans, who criticize him for his handling of cases at the Justice Department.
That passion came clear during this morning's brief committee hearing on the Perez nomination.
"Perhaps most importantly, Tom Perez knows how to bring people together to make progress on even controversial issues, without burning bridges," said Sen. Tom Harkin, the Iowa Democrat who chairs the Senate HELP Committee. "He knows how to hit the ground running and quickly and effectively become an agent of real change. That is exactly the kind of leadership we need at the Department of Labor."
But the top Republican on the committee, Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, criticized Perez for "an extraordinary amount of wheeling and dealing" as assistant attorney general.
Alexander complained that Perez persuaded the city of St. Paul, Minn., to withdraw a housing-discrimination case that it could have appealed to the Supreme Court – potentially leading to a result that would have made it harder for the government to bring such cases.
In return for that agreement, the Justice Department vowed not to join two whistle-blower cases against St. Paul that, Republicans said, could have saved $200 million for U.S. taxpayers.
Perez has said the whistleblower cases were bad ones for the Justice Department to get involved in, but Republicans said Perez overstepped his bounds in striking the deal.
"My review raised troubling questions regarding his actions at the Department of Justice, and his candor," Alexander said. In addition "relevant and specific information has not yet been provided by the nominee or the administration."
While the Perez nomination produced much acrimony on the committee level, his troubles could be just beginning.
Sen. David Vitter, R-La., has vowed to block the Perez nomination when it comes to the floor, saying that as assistant general, Perez enforced provisions of the National Voter Registration Act in Louisiana but not in other states.
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1 cup water
3 cup Edensoy OriginalEdensoy Extra Original, or Edensoy Unsweetened
1/2 tsp Eden Sea Salt
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2 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped for garnishor fresh parsley
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Its finally here: The Fourth of July!
According to Moncks Corner Park and Recreation Director Ralph Jones, a full slate of activities and events are scheduled to celebrate Independence Day in Moncks Corner this year.
The weekend celebration starts with a Main Street parade at 7 p.m. followed by the street dance from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Town Depot on Behrman Street.
A new parade route (will proceed) out from behind the Berkeley Alternative School parking lot area onto Main Street, Jones said. The parade route will continue down Main Street and will exit left just before the railroad tracks at Behrman Street and flow down past Williams Farm Supply to the vacant lot behind Town Hall to disband.
Street dance music will once again be provided by the Custom 4 and Friends band. Included in the street dance celebration will be a dance area for adults and children, plus food vendors to provide a fun family evening.
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On Saturday October 9, 2010, at 8 p.m., Feed Philly 2010 will be occurring at The Fire on 4th and Girard, featuring bands such as The Jeanmarie, Jonas Sees In Color, The Fleeting Ends, and Dussel Has Friends. Feed Philly 2010 is an event hosted by 24 West Management, in partnership with the Philabundance organization. The event's aim is to bring together a community that both encourages the burgeoning local music scene, as well as raises awareness about and aids the homeless and hungry of Philadelphia.Â
With the recession hitting those close to home especially hard, it is a chance for all of us whose finances have not been too detrimentally affected to assist those in need. And we can even hear some great music while we're at it. Tickets are only $8 and proceeds from the event will go to local food banks.
For the event's official website and for opportunities to volunteer with Philabundance (the region's largest hunger relief organization), check these links:  http://feedphilly2010.com/
Some Not-So-Fun Facts About Hunger in Philly:
* People receiving hunger relief in the Delaware Valley increased more than 100 percent from 2001 to 2005.
** 25% of Philadelphians currently struggle to subsist with incomes below the federal poverty line.
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Sit back and relax, this is going to take a while.
It's always been questionable that the White House and the administration would reach a quick agreement to head off the end-of-the-year "fiscal cliff" -- and as of Friday it looks even less likely.
The White House on Thursday made an offer to Congressional Republicans -- basically the same plan President Obama proposed during the election, one that emphasizes higher taxes on the wealthy as a way to reduce the nation's $16 trillion-plus debt.
GOP members attacked the White House plan -- just as they did during the election -- saying it promotes tax rate hikes but fails to detail meaningful spending cuts.
The fiscal cliff is a series of automatic tax increases and budget cuts that kick in next year if the parties are unable to reach agreement -- and there are many reasons to think the talks will go right down to the deadline, and perhaps over it.
Government officials may well spend New Year's Eve crunching budget numbers rather than clinking champagne glasses.
Among the reasons:
-- There's no real incentive for the parties to reach an agreement now. Markets may want an early settlement, but, as mentioned, the fiscal doesn't start until Jan. 1 -- more than four weeks way, a near-eternity in politics. Even after Jan. 1, elements of the fiscal cliff phase in gradually, and a new Congress could always pass legislation retroactive to the start of the year.
-- Negotiators will try to add things to the basic debt reduction agreement. Democrats and Republicans have signaled they want additional issues addressed as part of a fiscal cliff agreement; they will take the time to push these issues, and hope the pressure of the deadline will persuade the other party to agree.
The White House and some Democrats want Congress to go ahead and raise the debt ceiling now; House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and some Republicans have said they wants health care and entitlement reform as part of a deal now.
Expect pushes for last-minute concessions.
-- The biggest reason for a deadline agreement: This is just the way things are done in Washington.
The White House and the Republican House went down to the last minute on the looming government shutdown and the subsequent debt ceiling dispute of 2011.
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