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What immediately strikes an observer of press freedom in Turkey is the sharp contrast in opinions on the matter. On one side, a substantial body of official and civil society reports converges toward a downbeat assessment of the situation. On the other, statements by government officials at the highest level imply that either there is no problem whatsoever or that the problem is misrepresented by the opposition, the media, or external actors. Recent developments and existing evidence and statements provide the opportunity for independent analysis and highlight some avenues for positive action.
The overall diagnosis emerging from these reports and interviews is rather bleak when contrasted with the successes of Turkey in other fields. Virtually all reports point to a deteriorating trend in press freedom and identify specific causes. This trend is illustrated inter alia by forced resignations of journalists who have displeased the political echelons, self-censorship, excessive zeal and serious flaws in the judicial system, widespread and unpredictable banning of websites, and, more generally, a culture of fear instilled in the media system. These authoritative reports and statements speak for themselves.
The media ownership issue is much commented about:
The media owners' preoccupation with keeping good relations with the state has been more decisive in self-censorship in comparison with direct threats facing journalists. . . . Today, as in the past, it is the involvement of the media patrons in other sectors of the economy that makes them susceptible to such pressure and financially reliant on the government, which in turn leads them to pressure journalists to refrain from negative coverage of the government.
—Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV), June 2012
Self-censorship remains rampant and outspoken journalists face not only the threat of alleged support for terrorism but also the threat that they will be fired from their positions if their reporting leads to adverse consequences for media owners' other economic interests.
—International Press Institute, September 2012
These conflicts of interests in turn lead to undue pressure from the Turkish government:
Prime Minister [Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]. . . . has called on media owners and editors to discipline reporters and columnists critical of his policies, particularly when it comes to the sensitive Kurdish issue. In more than a few cases, to avoid trouble, newsroom managers have listened and dismissed the staffers in question.
—Committee to Protect Journalists, September 2012
Measures should be taken as a matter of utmost urgency to abolish legislation providing for disproportionately high fines on the media – leading in some cases to their closure or to self-censorship by journalists or their editors – and to reform Law 5651/2007 on the internet, which limits freedom of expression, restricts citizens' right of access to information and allows website bans of disproportionate scope and duration.
—European Parliament Resolution on the 2011 Progress Report on Turkey, March 2012
Similarly, observers point to the excessive zeal of the Turkish judiciary and its improper procedures:
The excessive length of criminal proceedings and remands in custody, problems concerning defendants' access to evidence against them pending trial, and the lack of restraint on the part of the prosecutors in filing criminal cases, has a distinct chilling effect on freedom of expression in Turkey and has led to self-censorship in Turkish media.
—Council of Europe, April 2011
Prosecutors continued to bring dozens of cases against writers, journalists, and political figures under various laws that restrict media freedom. Authorities at times also ordered raids on newspaper offices, closed newspapers temporarily, issued fines, or confiscated newspapers for violating speech codes. . . . Writers and publishers were subject to prosecution on grounds of defamation, denigration, obscenity, separatism, terrorism, subversion, fundamentalism, and insulting religious values. . . . The government maintained extensive restrictions on Internet access.
—U.S. Department of State, 2011
As a result of these negative developments, Turkey's press freedom ranking has declined substantially. In 2012, Turkey ranked 148 out of 179 countries surveyed by Reporters Without Borders for freedom of the press. From 2005 to 2008, and in 2010, Turkey's rank was around 100.
The Turkish government has consistently denied the existence of a press freedom problem and has pointed to progress made. Although there is no consistent governmental account of the number of journalists in jail, the government's narrative emphasizes the fact that arrests, imprisonments, and court cases are mostly linked to terrorism not press issues.
The government's position can sometimes be expressed as a plain denial of any problems:
Those who say there is no freedom of the press in Turkey are liars. Those who say there is censorship in Turkey are liars. There is enough freedom of the press in Turkey.
—Vice Prime Minister Bülent Arinç, CNN Türk, August 2012
Another line followed by the government is to dismiss that people are imprisoned because of journalistic activities:
Currently 26 journalists are imprisoned either in custody or as a convict following trial in Turkey. None of them has been detained for their journalistic activities.
—Prime Minister Erdoğan, April 2011
The prime minister of Turkey also states his willingness to accept "criticism," but he opposes "insult":
We opposed insults but never criticism. We opposed abuse of freedom. . . . We do not condone any approach that bans, restricts or obstructs, nor shall we. We have faith in our ideas and what we believe to be right. We shall not obstruct anyone's freedom of expression and we shall not tolerate any who want to obstruct. Those who trust in their ideas, who trust in their faith do not fear freedom of thought or freedom of belief.
—Prime Minister Erdoğan, January 2012
The issue of press freedom in Turkey is undoubtedly more complex than the sharply contrasted views reflected here. It is certainly a multifaceted situation, with perhaps more ramifications than in many other countries. But it is also one with a mix of long-standing problems and more recent evolution. There are five main problem areas:
Although the numbers are difficult to reconcile, it clearly appears that the majority of the arrested journalists and media employees are listed as "terrorists" by the Turkish judiciary and government and that they are accused of propaganda for the separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party. Because of the recent surge in terrorist violence in Turkey, security preoccupations are at the very top of the political agenda and this tends to induce even more restrictions on press freedom. The difficulties experienced by the media in reporting the December 2011 Uludere incident—a military strike against civilians mistaken for terrorists that resulted in 34 casualties—are a case in point. The emphasis on antiterrorism has even led to the publication of photographs of "presumed terrorists," a distinct violation of individual liberties.
Since most media outlets are owned by large, diversified business groups, it is almost unavoidable that conflicts of interest between business/financial interests (public tenders, for example) and press freedom occur regularly. This situation can be observed among both pro-government and opposition media. At a minimum, this leads to situations in which owners/editors tell journalists: "Don't get me in trouble with the government." Many also underline that, as a direct result of this situation, a number of journalists have been dismissed for being too critical of the government.
There are notorious shortcomings in the current Turkish legal framework, especially the antiterror law, the media law, and the penal code. In addition, several reports point to the many flaws in the judicial proceedings against journalists that are results of an overzealous judicial system. The filing of criminal cases based on slim evidence, lack of proper enquiries, benign information used as "proof," long pre-detention periods, excessive length of trials, and defendants' lack of access to files are some of the main flaws. The right of individual petition to the Constitutional Court, put into effect on September 24, 2012, will substantially change the way the citizens concerned and the highest court will deal with the issue.
The Turkish authorities are trying to regulate this new sector of activity in which cultural, social, and religious sensitivities abound. Next to courts and prosecutors, the Turkish Telecommunications Directorate can, and does extensively, block websites. The grounds cited are both moral and legal, leading to issues of excessive interpretation and application and creating a discretionary environment for online regulation. There are distinct dangers here.
In Turkey, more than in many other countries, the overwhelming presence of the state in public affairs is a long-standing tradition, dating back to the proclamation of the Republic. It tends to translate into the state's tutorial behavior when it comes to information on sensitive political issues. Journalists point to the government's increased inclination to interfere in their affairs (a reinforcement of a preexisting tendency) and a decreasing tolerance for dissent (a new phenomenon).
All of this has had a "chilling effect," as the Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights has put it, on press freedom. Self-censorship is largely a result of the above-mentioned items and has become a standard practice in Turkish media, with all the dangers that it contains for democracy. A culture of fear is clearly developing.
Existing reports point to some positive developments on press freedom in Turkey, but the sum of these authoritative reports is indeed negative.
Today, more subjects are debated and there are fewer taboos than ever before, from the Armenian to the Kurdish issues and from judicial issues to societal debates. The press sector is undoubtedly demonstrating strong dynamism, in particular thanks to an extremely active civil society and courageous journalists. Virtually no newsworthy subject goes unnoticed or is totally censored (with obvious exceptions in the military- and intelligence-related fields), and social media is playing an increasingly active role. This evolution appears to be irreversible, as the "appetite" of Turkish society for press freedom and democracy is far larger than the capacity of the authorities to interfere.
Serious preparatory work in the Ministry of Justice on legislative reforms (to the penal code, the antiterror law, the media law) has been ongoing for some time. The fourth judicial reform package aims at addressing the basic flaws within the legal and judicial system that cause the extensive Turkey-related caseload of the European Court of Human Rights and concern among international partners. In view of the recent surge in terrorist activities, it is, however, unclear if and when these proposals will be formally submitted to the parliament. Yet, these legal amendments are worthwhile irrespective of the security situation.
The government's overwhelming preoccupation with terrorism issues has resulted in widespread restrictions on press freedom and abuses of individual liberties. Opposition parties are also focusing on terrorism issues. Though the fight against terrorism is entirely legitimate, press freedom should not suffer as a result of it. On the Kurdish issue in particular, it is obvious to the foreign observer that the core of the matter does not lie with press activities.
There is also more pressure on journalists today than there was five or ten years ago. This corresponds in part to the increased polarization of Turkish society between secularists and conservatives. It may also reflect the dominance of one party in Turkey's political life and, more importantly, a low tolerance for criticism and dissent. The mere fact that the debate on tough issues is only fed by a courageous few is not healthy for Turkish society as a whole: it means that debate is fast becoming a "marginal" phenomenon and that mainstream Turkey is less pluralistic.
Despite a functioning electoral system, Turkey's democratic image has been deteriorating worldwide to the point that, as far as press freedom goes, the country is regularly compared to China, Iran, and Russia. In other words, shortcomings in press freedom have become a stain on Turkey's democratic credentials. Plain denial of these shortcomings by the government does not lead anywhere; it only adds to the embarrassing situation in which the state already finds itself.
Such a loss of credibility takes a direct toll on both the economic and political fronts, internationally speaking. Investors, banks, and rating agencies, which are so crucial to bringing in foreign direct investment, which is indispensable for Turkey's future development, look negatively at unfavorable developments in press freedom. Similarly, Turkey has to face continuous problems with international partners—the United States, European Union, Council of Europe, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, United Nations—at precisely the same time the government is trying to acquire a new, higher status in world affairs. Contrary to a widespread belief in Turkey, this is not a "zero-cost situation" for the government. Although it is not easily quantifiable, there is a "price" for the lack of proper press freedom: legitimacy.
Turkey is a member of NATO and the Council of Europe and is negotiating its accession to the European Union. As a country anchored in the West, and no matter what political orientation it takes, Turkey should do better on press freedom—with all that implies—and ensure that democratic principles and standards are upheld.
It should make improvements even though terrorism is an overwhelming preoccupation for any government. It should do better even with the knowledge that altering practices and cultural habits takes much longer than achieving legislative changes. There are several avenues for immediate action.
There are vastly diverging views on the number of journalists and media employees now in jail in Turkey. International estimates range from 76 to 105, while the government's estimates of those people that have been jailed because of what they have written range from two to nine.
Sorting out who is who is not simple, but it warrants serious and impartial work so that the scope of the problem is at least better assessed. The Council of Europe, which has been involved recently in detailed discussions with the Turkish government on press freedom, is probably best placed to achieve this.
The Turkish Ministry of Justice has prepared legislative changes to the penal code, the antiterror law, and the media law. Legislative work remains necessary and draft laws should be tabled by the government, even though Turkey is experiencing a dramatic surge in terrorism conducted by the Kurdistan Workers' Party. It is a difficult choice, but one that is necessary.
A new constitution is the broader framework that can lead to press freedom and civil liberties in general. The ongoing work on the constitution is obviously of paramount importance for a number of reasons, all of which have a direct or indirect influence on press freedom. It can provide a modern charter in which the citizen's protection, rather than the protection of the state, is at the center of the text. The document can establish general principles concerning freedom of expression, including press and media freedom and cultural freedoms. It can organize (in general terms) a harmonious coexistence between the different strands of the Turkish society, and can provide a general framework for the evolution of the Kurdish issue.
In itself, the inclusive nature of the parliamentary committee working on a new constitution is also of paramount importance for its success. Inclusiveness should be preserved at all costs, even in these tense political times.
Turkey is a country in which social habits and citizens' expectations evolve quickly. Turkish political culture is energetic, to say the least, and there is an increasing demand for democracy. The political culture uses strong language and tends to focus on people more than on issues and debates. This is reflected in the press, where polarization is never far below the surface. Politicians and journalists alike have to adjust to the modern mindset of their respective voters and readers.
Attitudes can be changed in a number of ways. All political actors should accept the right of dissent as a normal ingredient of democracy—"dissent" and "inquiry" should not systematically be understood as an "insult" and journalists voicing different opinions should not become pariahs in their own society. Press freedom is not a residual factor in a democracy; it is an ingredient of a modern, first-class democracy, and it helps a country be more influential internationally.
Civil society organizations and social media should play a full role. More discussion should take place between the government and civil society organizations in order to help forge a consensus on press freedom. For this, they need increased support from international organizations.
Journalists should improve their standards, focus on facts before issuing political comments, focus on issues rather than individuals, and respect "off the record" information. International exchanges could help in this respect.
The European Union remains, by all objective accounts, a key anchor for Turkey, not least in the economic field (which includes trade, investment, and technology) but also in the domain of political values. Turkey's EU accession process, although largely considered by Turkish citizens to be stalled, remains an important driver of change. Conversely, Turkey has become an asset for the EU from an economic and geopolitical perspective, and this warrants more political attention irrespective of the whereabouts of the accession negotiations.
Injecting new life into the EU accession process will allow a better discussion of fundamental freedoms, including press freedom, to take place and cooperation projects to be implemented.
To this end, apart from Turkey's compliance with the requirements of the accession process, the EU and the member states most concerned should move quickly during the first quarter of 2013 in four directions. First, they should work toward the full implementation of the "positive agenda" and, second, toward the lifting of the veto on the chapters France blocked unilaterally. Third, there should be a strong impulse for autonomous EU civil society programs in Turkey, including human rights, media, education exchanges, and culture. Fourth, an invitation should be extended to the Turkish prime minister to attend part of a European Council meeting in order to discuss, for example, the regional situation.
Concerning the Council of Europe, a dialogue has already been initiated, while the European Court of Human Rights has a large number of verdicts waiting to be implemented by Turkey. Efforts should be pursued on these fronts.
In Turkey today, more and more pressure is put on journalists, yet the vast majority of newsworthy subjects are still being debated irrespective of attempts to stifle discussion. This situation appears to reveal several contradictions:
For a host of reasons linked to the strong and growing relationship between Turkey and the West, the issue of press freedom is not going to fade away. It could indeed be lowered in priority because of dramatic events in the region, but it will definitely stay on the agenda.
Therefore, measures of the type suggested here should be taken and, more importantly, a positive dialogue should be initiated in a constructive spirit with the involvement of all concerned: the government, media, business, civil society organizations, and international partners.
This article was jointly published by Carnegie Europe and Open Society Foundation, Turkey.
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Jan V. Hirschmann, MD, is professor of medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle and assistant chief of medicine at Seattle's Veterans Administration Medical Center. He did not help write the guidelines, but his research helped show that antibiotics don't help COPD patients.
The guidelines also would cut down on the amount of steroids a patient is given. Steroids commonly are given to people with COPD to improve the function of their lungs. The guidelines find no use at all for inhaled steroids and suggest that steroids taken orally or by injection should be taken for no more than two weeks. Steroids have a wide range of unwanted side effects -- and many doctors have routinely prescribed much longer courses of steroid treatment for their COPD patients.
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The guidelines also advise against a category of bronchodilators known as methylxanthines, which already have been falling out of favor because of their high risk of dangerous side effects. And they say that mucus-dissolving drugs are no help at all.
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Meanwhile, Snow has some advice for people who are still healthy: "The biggest message these guidelines have is that people should stop smoking."


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We love our volunteers and hope they know it. We try to express appreciation throughout the year, but one time annually we gather together to acknowledge all these wonderful people have done for us and the animals. This past Sunday was our yearly Volunteer Appreciation Party, and although all 165 of our active volunteers couldn't be with us that evening, we celebrated with those that could attend.
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100 hours-Katt Hess, Mayher Ratra, Nicholas Allen, Cari Most, Tamy Chichkanoff, Alisha Parkinson, Nathalie Rossi, Paula Flores, Judi Nelson, Christina Parsley, Megan Rosenberger, Amber Sharp; Junior Volunteer with 500-plus hours – Sophie Spencer; Junior Volunteers with 100-plus hours – Kacey Herrell, Sarah Ramos, Alex Palmigiano, Sarah Wood; and foster parents for more than 10 animals last year – Kayte Taylor, Helen Crosby, Cheryl Vargas, Naomi Garland, Jill Zschach and Pauline Tong.
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The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to fill the reserved women seats in the upazila parishads for the first time since the local government institution was introduced about three decades ago.
The latest 4th Upazila Parishad elections were held early this year since the first polls were held in 1985. The EC failed to hold the election to fill the reserved seats for women because of delays in preparing the voter list and other bureaucratic complexities.
A UZ Parishad comprises one chairman, two vice-chairmen (one of the posts reserved for woman), chairmen of all union paishads and mayors of municipalities under the upazila and women members elected in the quota of seats reserved for them.
The chairmen and vice-chairmen are elected in direct vote, but not the women members in the reserved seats.
The women members of a uazila prishad are elected in an indirect vote by the women members of the reserved seats of Union Parishad/Municipality. The women members at union parishads/municipal councils form the electoral college for choosing the reserved-seat women members for upazila parishads
Each union parishad/municipality has a one-third quota from the total number of women up/municipal councilors. For example, if a upazila has 12 unions under it, its quota for reserved women seats will be four.
The number of women representatives in the reserved seats in upazila parishad depends on the number of unions/municipalities under it.
If the EC decides to fill the reserved women seats in all 487 upazilas of the country, it will have to arrange for indirect election of some 1600 seats, said EC senior assistant secretary Farhad Hossain.
There are some 4500 union parishads and more than 300 municipalities across the country. So, the number of the reserved seats will be some 16,00.
Early this year the EC completed elections to 471 upazilas, but the reserved seats for women remain vacant.
As part of its move to fill the reserved seats the EC has recently requested the Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Ministry to complete delimitation of the Upazilas so it can make the voter list.
The ministry has so far sent demarcation gazettes of the upazilas in 33 districts out of 64 in the country.
The 33 districts are Panchagar, Thakurgaon, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Chapainawabganj, Gaibandha, Joypurhat, Bogra, Naogaon, Natore, Sirajganj, Tangail, Kushtia, Chuadanga, Jhenaidah, Faridpur, Magura, Khulna, Bagerhat, Shariatpur, Barguna, Jhalokathi, Pirojepur, Manikganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi, Habiganj, Comilla (Adarsha Sadar and Comilla Sadar Dakkhin), Khagrachhari, and Rangamati,
The commission is now preparing voter lists in the upazilas under the 33 districts.
"The Local Government Ministry has sent demarcation of the reserved seats of upazila parishads under 33 districts to the Election Commission. We've already asked the ministry to sent gazette on demarcation of the reserved seats in the remaining districts soon," Election Commissioner Abu Hafiz told.
He said the election dates will be decided in the commission's meeting which will be held soon.
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Baldwin's 29 percent share of tourism-related spending in the state last year doubled second-place Jefferson County with its $1.6 billion. Mobile County came in fourth with $916 million.
According to the tourism figures, the $11 billion represents a 3.1 percent increase from travelers' 2012 spending through hotel stays, restaurant visits, retail purchases and transportation. It is estimated that the 2013 spending created 163,000 jobs in the state.
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Your own extravagance can shock you today as you indulge your desire for luxury by buying expensive furniture, artwork, or decorative objects. The impulses compelling you to spend this money likely stem not from greed, but rather from a very real need to surround yourself with beauty. If a recent low humor or tragic event made your world seem gray, you may just be looking for an easy and effective way to add color and sparkle to your life. You should, however, consider limiting your consumption today by treating yourself only to those goods that touch your heart deeply, or purchasing simpler yet still uplifting items, like fresh flowers.
In surrounding ourselves with beauty, we reaffirm our commitment to a worldview in which the gifts of existence deserve our awe rather than our cynicism. Because worldly affairs are tinged by a patina of ugliness, we can easily forget that the universe as a whole, at its very heart, is a divine and orderly place. In the presence of beauty, we find the inner serenity that acts as a counterbalance to the stressful nature of our outer-world concerns. The rigors of modern life seem unimportant in the face of loveliness so immersive that it transforms us to the very fiber of our beings and infuses our souls with tranquility. We are reminded again and again that the time we spend on earth is a gift that should be savored to its full extent. As you indulge your desire for beauty today, you will feel a renewed sense of wonder.
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HILLSBOROUGH — Police are investigating three residential burglaries last month that accounted for more than $29,000 in stolen goods, including a handgun and a tractor trailer truck.
A resident of Amwell Road reported that on Jan. 14, during daylight hours, someone took $4,905 worth of items from the home, including a handgun, according to Hillsborough Township Police.
On Jan. 16, a Zion Road resident reported an evening burglary. Someone took $4,348 worth of jewelry, police said.
Detectives are continuing to investigate both burglaries, police said.
Between Jan. 24 and 25, a Freightliner tractor trailer truck valued at $20,000 was taken from a Beekman Lane property, police said.
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GPs have been paid a taxpayer-funded bonus of £1.6 million for having neat handwriting, ministers have revealed.
The payments were awarded to doctors over a two-year period as part of a controversial contract handed to GPs in 2004. It will fuel criticisms that the contract, drawn up by Tony Blair's Government, was far too generous.
Under the terms of the contract, GP practices were given a bonus for ensuring that their "records are legible". In 2004-05, £624,525 was paid out, rising to £1,034,180 in 2005-06. Unsurprisingly, the Health Minister Dan Poulter said that participation in the voluntary scheme was high.


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When the penis slips out of the middle hole in a pair of underwear boxers, either on purpose or accident; most likely when erect or after masturbation
1. When I got tissue after I drained my sack, I put my boxers on and my penis pulled a peek-a-boo.
2. I pulled my boxers on after I took a shit and my penis decided to play peek-a-boo.
2. I pulled my boxers on after I took a shit and my penis decided to play peek-a-boo.
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Can you define these popular missing words?
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To surprise someone.
Example: Peekaboo, I'm not a virgin anymore! :D
by Mysterious August 02, 2004
While having doggy-style sex in a dark room, you switch with a friend without her knowing and then exit room and wave to her from her window
Peek-a-Boo i see you
by pbking May 01, 2009
when u need to take a crap and it goes out and in of ur a-hole
pull the car over my shit's playin peek a boo with me again
by killa fred September 19, 2007
An uncircumcised man. An un-erect penis thats hidden in its foreskin.
Girl he got a peek-a-boo!
by leah2315 January 07, 2014
When you are almost done crapping but there is a small, dense turd left stuck halfway out of your rectum. As you push, it slides in and out but never fully detaches, making a "peekaboo" motion.
Damn. I wish I had some paper towels, this toilet paper will NOT handle this Peekaboo.
by All knowing Flashlight August 03, 2011
When you ride a lady doggy-style, pull out and spit on her back (to make it seem like ejaculation) then when she turns around and smiles, spray her in the face wis da peen.
It was funny to see the look on her face when I peek-a-booed her.
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Providing New Homes for Climate Change Exiles
Sujatha Byravan
Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR)
Sudhir Chella Rajan
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Climate Policy, Vol. 6, pp. 247-252, 2006
Given a certain pre-existing commitment to sea-level rise due to the long thermal lags of the ocean system, several million people living in coastal areas and small islands will inevitably be displaced by the middle of the century. These climate exiles will have nowhere to go. Rather than deal with this in an ad hoc manner as the problem arises, the authors propose a mechanism by which these exiles would be given immigration benefits by countries through a formula that ties numbers of immigrants to a country's historical greenhouse gas emissions. Such a compensatory mechanism appears to be a fair way of addressing the problems faced by climate exiles.
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On Sun, 05 Oct 2003 23:56:54 GMT, Ed Murphy
> On Sun, 05 Oct 2003 21:59:14 +0000, Alan Connor wrote:
>> Here the Windoze-Weenies once again demonstrate their functional lack of
>> intelligence by spamming Linux newsgroups with a virus/worm that may be
>> deadly to a Windoze box, but is nothing more than a long email to grandma
>> to a Linux box...
> Look at the crossposting, Alan: they're spamming everything in sight,
> most likely. Even a Linux newsgroup will have a handful of people who
> use Windoze to read it, e.g. people still in the weaning-off process.
Well, if they are stupid enough to disregard all the recent talk about the Swen
virus on these groups, their own probable recent infestation of that virus, a
subject-line that is a dead-giveaway, and all common sense....
....if they still have their newsreader set to execute any scripts anyone
feels like posting on the Usenet.....(remember: for most of them mail and
news are integrated)
.....then they are too stupid to run Linux, so what's the problem?
(great straight-line, Ed)
Later, Alan C
You can find my email address at the website: contact.html
take control of your mailbox ----- elrav1 ----- http://tinyurl.com/l55a


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A significant minority of Adobe's Photoshop customers are, well, pissed at piczilla for dictating a forced march to a pay forever (a.k.a. subscription) software business model. If you have been looking for a Photoshop replacement and your needs are modest, Lemke Software's GraphicConverter 8 might be just the thing.
With more than 1.5 million loyal users worldwide, GraphicConverter is a serious image editor. A big part of the appeal is the ready stream of updates chock full o' features, tweaks and bug fixes. Par example…
• GraphicConverter 8.7 ($38.99, MAS)
— added support for core image filters in batch
— added option to import pdf/eps without antialiasing
— added option to paste into corners
— added support for read and write of metadata in webp format
— added storage of OpenMeta
— added multicopy command
— added support for drag and drop in the browser to set keywords with text snippets
— added import of .rgb files (variant 0x20)
— A dozen plus updated features
— A dozen plus bug fixes
— See the full release notes
GraphicConverter 8 is a shareware application and a free, though nagging, version can be downloaded here.
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Reviewed By: Joe Golla on 9/7/11
The Canari Arm Protector works. Helps me feel like I'm not getting bombarded by the sun when riding in full sun light. I actually feel OK after the ride instead of baked! Several people have asked me what they are. They're wondering why maybe I'm wearing arm warmers on a hot summer day. I explain they're for sun protection and always get a satisfied "ohhhhh I see." If you're interested in them buy one size larger than what you'd think would fit. The band around the top of them is a little too restrictive/tight so get one size larger. Four stars due to the tight band at the top. I do recommend them though.


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Istanbul and Tel Aviv
Dear Blogfriends,
Yes, my feet have touched the soil of the Holy Land. And I will, of course, tell you everything, yet before I get down to it, I will keep you in suspense.
I seem to still hear the songs of the mosques of Istanbul in my head. I still see the sweet faces of the people in the Sufi House around the breakfast table, the circle of new Godwriters at Lale and Jale's beautiful center. I don't know that I will be able to express everything I want to express.
Have you ever had a Turkish breakfast? It is set on a beautiful tablecloth. Many many little dishes filled with incredible black olives, most marvelous red tomatoes, cucumbers, honey with honeycomb still in it, yogurt, feta and other cheeses, jams, eggs, creme frais, wonderful brown bread sliced by hand, grape molasses and tahini -- what am I forgetting? Oh, no, I don't want to forget one thing. I will not forget that the table is filled to overflowing, and the room overflowing with love. I think the love is reaching right where I am now, in Edna's fourth floor apartment near Tel Aviv. I cannot tell the difference between love in Istanbul, and love in Tel Aviv. The table here is full, and the love, the beautiful love, fills the air. There is love, and it is God's.
I thought I was in Europe to give God's Godwriting workshops. Now I am wondering if this trip was about receiving rather than giving. Clearly, God was giving Heaven Admin and me the treat of a lifetime. I am having to learn to receive here in Israel as everywhere we have been. You can imagine how humbling it is for me when someone bends down to tie my shoes. Now it is Edna.
Of course, I am traveling from place to place, yet it feels like I am sitting still, and somehow the countries and people seem to come to me, much in the way food is served. I cannot even imagine my solitary life in Fairfield any more.
And every day, Senor Heaven Admin is where I am, and I hear his voice and see the light in his eyes. He is a theme running through this European tour. If you read the Heavenletter Spiritual Community Forum, you know I am not the only one who notices the love and depth in Heaven Admin's brown eyes.
We arrived in Israel yesterday afternoon. Edna immediately became a dear sister, and Edna's younger sister rushed over to meet Heaven Admin and me, and took us to a popular beach in Tel Aviv. And then another friend came over to meet us at the beach. As I said, it is like the whole world is coming to meet us.
I walked barefoot in soft sand and let the water of the Mediterranean Sea wash over my feet. I have to remind myself. I am in the Holy Land. I am in the Holy Land. I am in the Holy Land.
Did I already tell you that a psychic told my daughter that my feet were itching to walk on the soil of the Holy Land? I didn't know, but now I know it's true.
Today we will go to Jerusalem, to the Wailing Wall, to a famous mosque there, and a Bazaar. My eyes light up at the idea of a BAZAAR! Do you remember the Bazaar in GODSPELL?
I still have to catch up on the Istanbul workshop and more about Effendi and Sufi love. And there is so much more to tell you about Israel and what it means to be here.
With love and blessings,


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Huntsville police have identified Friday night's shooting victim as 32-year-old Margarito Lopez.
Police spokesman Wendell Johnson said Lopez was shot to death while trying to protect his property from robbers.
Witnesses said Lopez and a woman were standing outside of Winter Park Apartments, 4116 Newson Road, when four to five young men approached them and demanded cash, said Johnson.
The woman told police that she ran inside and heard gun shots a moment later. Police arrived at about 7:15 p.m. to find Lopez dead in the apartment.
Johnson said two men -- one with three gun shot wounds and one with a head injury -- were taken to Huntsville Hospital. Their names have not been released.
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31 Dec 2010
Who Does FO Think Should Be The MVP?
1 reply , Last at 03 Jan 2011, 12:34am by tuluse
I feel like you made this thread already. Anyways I'm going to do more and give my vote for each major award.
MVP: Tom Brady
OPOY: Jamal Charles (I could easily be convinced this should go to Phillip Rivers)
DPOY: Julius Peppers
OROY: Sam Bradford
DROY: Ndamukong Suh
CBPOY: Brian Urlacher (yeah I know it's going to be Vick, so I put my homer glasses on)
COTY: Andy Reid


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A hearty hip hip and hurray!
For the arguably stupidest way
For folks decide
Whether winter will hide
Or stay put; yep, it is Groundhog Day.
The date on which big crowds converge
On a town of which no one had heard
Until long ago
Amidst ice, cold and snow
When folks started a tradition absurd.
Punxatawney has somehow seen fit
To make this day a national hit
By dressing in top hats
And creating a big splash
O'er a practice begun by a twit.
For who else in their own right mind
Would think it in any way kind
To terrify a groundhog
Warm and asleep in a log
And rouse him by making him blind?
With some big glaring lights and decrees
In spot cleared of most of its trees?
And replaced with port-a-pots
T-shirt stands and tchotchke shops
All because they want to see
If, when they lift him up very high
And regardless of clouds in the sky,
They see his shadow
And decide if it'll snow
For another six or eight weeks then I cry.
'Cause I know beyond any doubt
This futility's only a bout
With denial, I fear.
Winter's still just right here
No matter how much poor Phil is put out.
For, at least in our neck of the woods
We have learned that, for sure, no one should
Put away hats or boots
Or those Gortex snowsuits
Until Memorial Day in our 'hood.
In the Mahoning Valley we all have learned
That there's no chance of any sunburn
Or pleasant working outdoors
Such as beginning planting chores
'Til about June - when it's finally our turn
To bask in the warmth of the sun,
Dip in pools, picnic or have other fun
Anywhere other than inside.
Indeed, we take some great pride
In what we can accomplish and get done
In the shortest known season around.
For our summers slip in without a sound
And then leave the same way
After only a short stay
Before we know it, again snow's on the ground.
So, just skip the whole Punxy affair,
And let little Phil sleep, to be fair.
Just keep layering the flannel
And watching the Weather Channel
To learn when we can step out and breath fresh air!
Kimerer is a Tribune Chronicle columnist who is clearly suffering from the winter blues. She apologizes to any Punxatawnians or groundhogs she may have offended. Contact her at email@example.com.


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Contesting Culture in the Rhetoric of Contemporary International Law
John D. Haskell
University of Manchester School of Law
SOAS School of Law Research Paper No. 10/2011
This paper was originally presented at Towards Radical Approaches to International Law Conference at the London School of Economics in 2011, and a revised version at the European Society of International Law's 2012 International Legal Theory Working Group Panel in 2012. It is currently being revised for publication consideration in Fall 2013. The argument of the paper centers on the role that 'culture' plays as a heuristic devise and goal within the literature and practice of contemporary international law. My hypothesis is that while many of the methodological approaches and political commitments associated with 'culture' are important contributions to the discipline, its overall effect on the conceptual vocabulary and possibilities of law and politics are detrimental to either an accurate understanding of the structural dynamics or distributional stakes at play within contemporary global regulation. The paper maps out and critically evaluates the various themes commonly employed within international legal argument related to 'culture' in the hopes of tracing out some tentative methodological directions – what I will call 'structural realism' - towards a new framework of the legal subject.
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The press release came in today to announce that Peter Jackson or Warner Bros will be squeezing the Hobbit for all it's worth by making it a trilogy. Yes the latest Hollywood fad has hit the Hobbit. Jackson stated, "Upon recently viewing a cut of the first film, and a chunk of the second, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and I were very pleased with the way the story was coming together. We recognized that the richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, gave rise to a simple question: do we tell more of the tale? And the answer from our perspective as filmmakers and fans was an unreserved 'yes.' We know the strength of our cast and of the characters they have brought to life. We know creatively how compelling and engaging theRead more →By GamingAngel in Movies 1 Comment »
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog makes TV debut
What started as an online masterpiece, will now be making it's way for television. Unfortunately it's not a sequel, but the original Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog that will be on CW on Tuesday, October 9 (9-10pm ET). Joss Whedon created the three-part online musical in 2008. It stars Neil Patrick Harris, Felicia Day, and Nathan Fillion. All in hilarious roles. Neil Patrick Harris plays Dr. Horrible who is trying to get accepted into he Evil League of Evil. Of course with Nathan Fillion as his superhero arch nemesis, Captain Hammer, hilarity ensues. If you haven't seen it yet, tune in. If you have seen it, tune in. Either way support for Joss Whedon on TV can only lead to more Joss Whedon ideas on TV. And we can only hope for more Dr. Horrible. FollowRead more →
Darksiders II Hands-on Preview
THQ held a community event last week for their upcoming, much anticipated title, Darksiders II, during which they let us play the first 8 hours of the game. Coming into the event, I was very nervous about playing Darksiders II for so long, as I didn't finish the first Darksiders game. The platforming puzzles and over-the-top Zelda cloning proved to be too much for my lack of patience, and I nearly flipped over a coffee table in rage. It really made me sad that I didn't finish the game, as the story was so great and I really wanted to know how War's story finished outside of reading a summary on Wikipedia. So having to play a game that could potentially make me flip something that's not mine in rage really made me anxious. I am so pleased to say that I loved every second I had with Darksiders II.Read more →


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Northwest Georgia Credit Union proudly offers two $1,000 scholarships annually for members who are graduating high school seniors that will be attending college or technical school in the fall of the next academic year. We make these applications available online and in our branches on February 1 of each year. Scholarship deadlines are in April, and the winner is announced no later than early May. Scholarship decisions are made by the Scholarship Selection Committee. Students are encouraged to apply for both!
This scholarship is given in honor of late Director Mr. Tom Nunn, a gentleman committed to excellence in his work and service the Greater Rome community. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the student who best demonstrates the same commitment to excellence in his or her academic studies, service, and involvement to the community.
2016 Tom Nunn Memorial Scholarship Application
This scholarship is in honor of the credit union movement, which was founded by innovative leaders who strongly believed that the banking industry was not serving people as it should. This spurred an international grassroots movement started by a handful of forward-thinking people who wanted a solution. The result? Credit unions: owned by the people, less costly, overseen by a democratically elected volunteer Board of Directors. This scholarship honors the entrepreneurial, progressive student leader who believes in her or her own cause and does something about it.
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Edward E. Sieger, 63, of Bellevue, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2012, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.
He was born Feb. 21, 1949, in Fremont, to Robert and Norine (Musselman) Sieger. His mother survives in Bellevue. He married Marilyn (Cole) Sieger April 25, 1998, in Bellevue, and she survives in Bellevue.
He also is survived by three sons, Scott (Eddy) Sieger of Cleveland and Edward (Barb) Sieger Jr. and Aaron Sieger, both of Bellevue; two stepchildren, Jason Thorley and Jada Thorley, both of Bellevue; 11 grandchildren; and three brothers, Michael Sieger, Richard (Aleta) Sieger and William Sieger, all of Bellevue.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue. An Eagles memorial service will be at 4 p.m.
His funeral is 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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Crazy Ed's Holiday Chili
This recipe has won its share of awards. However, my greatest pleasure comes in sharing a great meal with friends and family. It may seem a bit unusual but it is unusually good.
Yield: 10.5 quarts (leftovers freeze well)
- 4 large white onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 1/2 pounds ground round or ground venison
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces Italian-style tomato paste
- 3 large chipotle peppers
- 2 ounces ancho (dried) peppers
- habanero peppers to taste (optional)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 10 3/4 ounces tomato soup
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 24 ounces dark beer (suggest Bully! Porter)
- 10 3/4 ounces beef consomme
- 2 16-ounce cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 2 16-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 12 ounces sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms
- 4 16-ounce cans kidney beans
- 4 stalks celery, chopped medium (including heads)
- 2 large green peppers, chopped medium
- 4 1/2 ounces black olives, chopped medium
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red (cayenne) pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3 tablespoons corn flour (masa, or fine cornmeal)
- 1 tablespoon powdered cocoa
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dry parsley
- 1 teaspoon dry cilantro
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
InstructionsUsing a large skillet over medium heat, cook onions in half of the olive oil until nearly translucent. Add garlic to the skillet and cook one more minute. Place onion mixture in a large stock pot (12-quart). Add meat and remaining oil to skillet and brown meat. Add tomato paste to the meat during the last few minutes of browning, without draining stock pot.
Remove seeds, veins, and stems from the chipoltes, anchos and habaneros. Tear chilies into small pieces and soak in boiling water for 30 minutes. Puree chilies and water in blender until paste forms. Add paste to stock pot; mix well.
Add next 11 ingredients to the stock pot and bring to a simmer. Do not drain any canned items.
In a small bowl, mix Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, honey, and liquid smoke until the honey is dissolved. Add this mixture to the stock pot and stir well.
In a small bowl, mix remaining dry ingredients together; mix well. Add to the stock pot gradually, mixing well. Return chili to a simmer for 2 to 3 hours uncovered. Stir occasionally and add water or beer if necessary.
Age chili 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator before serving.


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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Dear Editor,
This letter is in response to Mr. Phil Noble's "guest editorial" of 1 February titled "Mogul an unhealthy influence in state politics."
Since I don't know Howard Rich or of his alleged political involvement in South Carolina because I have only lived here for one year, I would like to counter-point several other comments by Mr. Noble. They are:
1. First, and foremost, Mr. Noble implies that private school vouchers are a bad decision. I would like to point out that beginning with the book Why Johnny Can't Read published in 1955 and continuing through to today, our modern public school system, founded in the 1930's by John Dewey and his Progressive ideas, has slipped from the best in the world into the abyss of mediocrity that no amount of re-centering of test scores can prop up.
Mr. Noble's comments clearly reveal his support for more tax and the senseless spending of additional money into a generally anemic educational system that is championed by the uncompromising teacher's union (National Education Association (NEA)) whose humanistic agenda is far more about social engineering than academics.
Regardless of whether one looks at the prolonged---scores of years---poor results of achievement testing, the dismal high school graduation percentages, still the poorly prepared students who do receive a high school diploma, the appalling lack of school discipline, the permissiveness of student dress and conduct, having to station armed police officers in our schools, the increasing cases of ethical misconduct throughout the chain-of-command of many school systems across the USA, the too often examples of too many teachers conducting themselves in word, dress and deed that is very unprofessional, and a growing distain to instill a sense of patriotism into our students to perpetuate the American culture initially established through our Declaration of Independence, all glaringly manifest themselves to the public as a failed system. Certainly, if America's public school system was a "for profit" business, it would have gone out-of-business many decades ago.
2. If Mr. Noble's interest was truly the academic preparation of the children in South Carolina to meet the demands of our global economy, then, he would welcome private school vouchers; however, from the long list of individual politically charged words and phrases that he chose to include in his editorial, one can discern that he is just as extreme as those he is accusing of being "far-right."
And what is the definition of "far-right." Well, there are many other indicators of a person who is very conservative in his or her political preference, but in short, those who are "far-right" want to "maximize" individual freedom while "minimizing" the power of government particularly the federal government. By today's definition of "far-right," our Founding Fathers would be so recognized.
I suggest that Mr. Noble's choice of strident words and accusations reveals his personal agenda could be categorized as left-leaning. Since his editorial stated that he is a businessman, then, I won't suggest that his political views are "far-left," but I do suggest that he embraces greater government interference into our lives including growing to even greater levels of bloated bureaucracy our cash cow, inept public school system.
For the sake of our children, we need to sweep away loggerhead politics, in this case surely influenced by the entrenched NEA that is sitting off-stage in Mr. Noble's article, and give the private school vouchers their day.
Michael Greenstreet
Persimmon Woods Drive
N. Charleston
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This 1954 photo of Ethel Kennedy, Jackie and Jack posing in the mirror was found at the bottom of a metal box full of tickets and books. "People still connect to the Kennedys," says Jackie Style author Pamela Keogh. "It was a hopeful time."
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In response to an Aug. 24 letter to The Maui News, I must disagree.
The fact that it is thought that we should go on shark hunts to bring down the shark population is absurd. The ocean is the shark's home. We are guests once we enter the water, and that is our choice. It is our job to respect every creature that lives there, including those that have the potential to take our lives.
There are rules to the ocean and sometimes people are not educated in them or choose not to follow them. Perhaps those who choose to vacation in areas with ocean activities should be educated on ocean safety rather than trying to eradicate a species that has done nothing evolutionarily wrong.
Comparing a shark to a drunken driver or any other "unlawful elements" in our society is completely naive. Sharks don't specifically hunt out humans, so why would we turn around and do that to them?
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They're calling her little sweet-feet! Nine-year-old Samantha Gordon has become an Internet sensation for being the only girl on a pewee-football team and dominating the competition.
Sam has scored a record 25 touchdowns in her first season of tackle football for the Salt Lake City Utah Gremlins.
What started as a way to keep up with her big brother has turned Sam into a star player in her local all-boys football league. She's become one of the fastest children in the league, breaking and making tackles among the much bigger players.
Sam plays both sides of the ball and has been featured on ESPN's Sportscenter for the last two days.
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2011 Post Office Closure List: USPS to Shutter 3653 Locations
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It was only a matter of time before the USPS was going to have to change the way it did business. There was talk of canceling Saturday delivery, which had the potential to save $2 billion. Earlier this year, the Post Office announced that it would close "thousands" of locations and now that has come to fruition. Postmaster General Patrick Donohue listed the list earlier today as part of the announcement of their "expanded access" program – which would put more locations in businesses, town halls, grocery stores, and community centers.
No post office will be closed, just "branches" and "stations," which are supposedly smaller and have no mail processing facilities (and sometimes no carriers). The full list of "affected areas" can be found here. Not all the locations listed are slated for closure, they're just going to be "investigated."
While I feel bad for the staff of the post offices being closed, it's hard to argue against the ones they chose. Over three thousand of them generated less than $27,500 in annual revenue, which equates to fewer than two hours of workload a day. That's a clear indicator that those post office locations are probably not critical, if they generate fewer than $27,500 a year. Another 385 will be closed not because they didn't make enough money, but because there were too many "locations" nearby (at least five within 2 miles). Now, locations include stamp kiosks but those 385 generated less than $600,000 in annual revenue. Finally, 188 had less than a million in revenue and 5+ locations within half a mile.
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small shrimp-like creature with the ability to claim anything as his own only by barfing on it. a pack-shrimp.
one who smells of petite crustaceans.
one who smells of petite crustaceans.
"Dont let Rufus on your bed, he is a Snarkie"
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a really hot-ass dude that has an awesome haircut.
The snarkie's name is Josh.
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(Adj.) -a person who is obsessively concerned about getting salt on their car and as a result will be very reluctant to drive their car in the winter and/or will vigorously wash the underside of the car after driven on salted roads.
I wanted to test drive the car that I was going to buy but the salt pussy kept whining about getting salt on his car even though he was about to sell it!
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The following deeds have been recorded in the Hunterdon County Hall of Records in Books 2335 and 2336through Aug. 13, 2014.
Alexandria Township
The Clemente J. Caicedo Revocable Trust by Clemente J. Caicedo, erroneously set forth as Clemens Caicedo Revocable Trust, Trustee, as to 50% interest and Myriam Caicedo, Revocable Trust and The Myriam Caicedo Revocable Trust, by Myriam Caicedo, trustee as to 50% interest, to John Tuite and Eva Tuite, property at 9 Hemingway Drive for $685,000.
William Muller and Scott Saccal and Teresa Saccal, property at 3 Pond View Lane for $765,000.
Christopher Arvanitides and Annette Arvanitides to Sara Slack, property at 161 County Route 513 for $260,000.
Bethlehem Township
Paul Delura and Eun Ju Kwon to Michael Pino II and Anna Maria Pino, property at 101 Blossom Hill Road for $240,000.
Walter Dusablon and Margaret Dusablon to Douglas Clark, property at 127 Bethlehem Ave. for $189,900.
Alice Stone to Borough of Bloomsbury, property at Block 17, Lot 41, on Musconetcong Drive for $20,600.62.
Republic Postal Group LLC to Apex Investments LLC, property at 53 Center St. for $190,000.
John Nelson to Virginia Kobler, property at 142 Main St. for $163,000.
Guy Wilson, temporary administrator for the estate of Anna Jacopino, to Joan Tolan, property at 13 School St. for $152,000.
Joseph Appel and Helen Appel to Jaime DeJesus and Nancy McCauley, property at 9 Mitchell Lane for $460,000.
Thomas vanHaarlem and Birgit A.M. Wijnveldt to James Bielenberg and Patricia Bielenberg, property at 14 Blue Cliff Drive for $790,000.
Mark Versprille and Frances Versprille to Mary Ann Rodenberger, property at 159 Leigh St. for $337,500.
Craig Rogers and Karen Rogers to Tracey O'Rourke, property at 48 Leigh St. for $493,000.
James Altman and Barbara Altman to Craig Rogers and Karen Rogers, property at 121 Center St. for $618,000.
Peter Lieffrig and Sheri Lieffrig to Donald Haggerty and Karen Haggerty, property at 21 Haver Farm Road for $540,000.
Clinton Township
Elvis Toepper Vieira and Gisele Vieira to Michelle Hernandez and Catalina Hernandez, property at 7 Royce Brook Court for $315,000.
David Rechen and Ronel Rechen to Rohan Gaddam and Rajiv Reddy, property at 74 Lilac Drive for $494,000.
Irina Sasha Pronina to Rikesh Dave, property at 43 Augusta Drive for $140,000.
Michael Glowatz and Pauline Glowatz to Gregg Schenkel and Lisa Schenkel, property at 29 Uptom Pine Road for $579,000.
Ernest Charon and Jane Charon to Scott Lipson and Rebecca Lipson, property at 27 Riverbend Road for $359,000.
Martin Funeral Home LLC to The Knoll Group LLC, property at 1761 Route 31 for $795,000.
Susan Axamethy to Daning Luo and Wenjuan Luo, property at 157 Cokesbury Road for $630,000.
Rollin Heaton and Jeni Heaton to Thomas Bay, property at 82 La Costa Drive for $357,750.
Michael Buttler and Laura Buttler to Peter Sepelya and Danielle Reardon, property at 11 Belvidere Ave. for $360,400.
Vincent Keane and Kathleen Keane to Scott William Celley and Geraldine Tan Celley, property at 12 Pine Place for $945,000.
Thomas Fish to Basil Earl Adamy III and Mary Ann Adamy, property at 33 Chalfonte Drive for $1,080,000.
Basil Earl Adamy III and Mary Ann Adamy to James Zangaro and Gloria Colon-Zangaro, property at 12 Foxfire Lane for $599,000.
David Ross to Stephen Peter Pierson-Massey, property at 16 Augusta Drive for $140,000.
Derek Viglianti to Vicki Marcine, property at 59 Meadowview Drive for $152,000.
Matthew Campanile to Mark Davis, property at 36 Summit Drive for $156,000.
Susannah Peters to Joseph Egan and Susan Egan, property at 86 Westgate Drive for $340,000.
Nancy Bush to Craig Caflin and Meredith Caflin, property at 36 Sand Hill Road for $480,000.
East Amwell Township
Barrington Cross and Patricia Cross to Scott Croland and Kerri Croland, property at 86 Linvale Road for $634,000.
James and Krista Atkeson to County of Hunterdon, property at 201 Wertsville Road for $8,095.
Joseph Natale Jr. and Kelly Natale to Patrick Buzby and Danielle Loreti, property at 208 George Wilson Blvd. for $251,000.
Chestnut Grand Real Estate LLC to Bluefin Property Limited Liability Company, property at 22 Mine St. for $370,000.
Franklin Township
Susan Rinehart Hender and Kathleen Rinehart Paderson to Robert Kafarski and Marina Kafarski, property at 45 Sydney School Road for $275,000.
Jose Nunes and Elizabeth Gilbert to James Green and Emma-Kate Croghan, property at 3 Reading Ave. for $860,000.
Donald Van Fossen Sr. to Equity Trust Company FBO James Meade IRA, property at 31 Sixth St. for $217,580.
Glen Gardner
Christopher Bresler and Patricia Walsh to Kerry Donohue, property at 15 Thomas Road for $535,800.
Timothy Snyder Jr. and Sarah Snyder to Eric Jensen and Megan Jensen, property at 106 Main St. for $164,000.
Natalie Corvino and Brian Corvino to Sean Hull, property at 1904 Spruce Hills Drive for $147,500.
Leonides Rosado to Donald Sharp and Sandra Sharp, property at 13 Main St. for $175,000.
High Bridge
Reba Sommers to Richard Stenman, property at 54 Church St. for $136,000.
Mark Szewc and Ruby Szewc to Kristina Wagner, property at 10 Patton St. for $303,000.
Donna LaForte to Craig Matthews and Lauren Imbrogno, property at 26 Indian Spring Lane for $221,880.
Beverly Okulicz to Mary Chen and Hanna Kwapniewski, property at 15 Indian Spring Lane for $169,000.
Holland Township
Terence Stoeckert to Steven Moninghoff, property at 31 Old River Road for $217,500.
Michael Mitlitsky and Amy Mitlitsky to Jeffrey Brown and Rachael Siller, property at 20 Hill Hollow Road for $475,000.
Cipriano Glorioso, administrator of the estate of Eulalia Glorioso, to Timothy Sassaman Jr. and Nicole Sassaman, property at 53 Church Road for $198,000.
Ana Lessig to Carol Amann, property at 108 Reynard Drive for $139,900.
Thomas LaTorre, Jack LaTorre and Richard LaTorre to Donald VanFossen Jr. and Kathleen VanFossen, property at 84 Mt. Joy Road for $295,000.
William Frenick and Judith Frenick to Brian Liberto and Marin Moorman, property at 437 Church Road for $340,000.
Legrande Brancheau and Margaret Brancheau to Claude Meixsell and Tina Meixsell, property at 280 Spring Garden Road for $260,000.
Freddie Daugherty and Elaine Daugherty to Equity Trust Company, custodian FBO Stephen Zolnay IRA, property at 51 River Road for $65,000.
Kingwood Township
A A & G Builders Inc. to Jay Dedomenico and Rebecca Dedomenico, property at 6 Bellis Lane for $470,000.
Arthur Tullman and Angelique Tullman to David Kesserman, property at 163 Byram Lane for $200,000.
American Baptist Churches of New Jersey to Templo Internacional de Restauracion of New Jersey, Inc., property at 1040 County Road 519 for $295,000.
RJAY Holdings LLC to CBKB LLC, property at 52 North Union St. for $458,000.
John Wicks and Peggy Gonsalves, individually and as executors of the estate of Erma R. Wicks and Dorothy A. Nanni, Deborah L. Denson and Charles G. Wicks Jr., as heirs at law of the Estate of Erma R. Wicks, to John Wicks, property at 37 Delaware Ave. for $220,000.
Randall Hudson to Geoffrey Chrisman and Lauren Salerno, property at 250 North Union St. for $329,000.
Brenda Wickersham, as executrix of the last will and testament of Clarence F. Spencer to Patrick Kablis and Emily Rose Kablis, property at 373 Mountain Road for $242,000.
Lebanon Township
Michael Boland and Claire Boland to David Lehrhoff and Cynthia Triolo, property at 6 Hoffmans Crossing Road for $494,000.
Michael Garris and Linda Garris to David Douglass and Karen Douglass, property at 16 Whiteoak Ridge Road for $425,000.
John Trudel and James Trudel to David Sharp and Carol Sharp, property at 4 Safari Trail for $180,000.
Frank Bruno and Annie Marie Bruno to Fred Joshua Westphalen and Ryann Bernard, property at 688 Woodglen Road for $555,000.
Gary Dimas and Christine Dimas to Marcus Czarrunchick and Tana Czarrunchick, property at 65 Red Mill Road for $372,500.
Raritan Township
Joseph Restivo and Renee Restivo to Marie Denise Bruno, property at 2 Pony Lane for $445,000.
Frances Raynes, administratrix of the estate of James William Boxmeyer, to Walas Lucas DeMelo and Janice J. Weber-DeMelo, property at 74 Chelsea Circle for $223,500.
Stanley Kim and Helen Kim to Nuri Anter, property at 5 Pony Lane for $467,000.
Joseph Trebes and Karen Anderson to Aimee Wilkens and Todd Emge, property at 51 Amwell Road for $355,000.
Raritan Valley Developers Inc. to Nancy Meade, property at 71 Samson Drive for $301,289.
John Zawad and Tika Zawad to Ankur Patel and Peenal Patel, property at 6 Saratoga Drive for $609,000.
Kevin Plesnarski and Lisa Plesnarski to Gladys Cucinotta, property at 1201 Southard Court for $195,000.
Edward Wheeler and Jill Wheeler to Dean Dimezza and Meredith Dimezza, property at 22 Wells Road for $390,000.
Douglas Bohnenkamp and Elizabeth Bohnenkamp to Oscar Colpas and Lilian Figueroa-Colpas, property at 2 Olden Drive for $530,000.
Estate of Thomas G. Kenyon, Andrea M. Kenyon, executrix, to Joanne Brady, property at 46 David Drive for $290,000.
Robert Franz Sr. and Irene Franz to Henry Meeter, property at 119 Old Clinton Road for $440,000.
Steve Castela and Amy Castela to Eric Martin Dahl Jr. and Carmel Marie Dahl, property at 9 Running Brook Circle for $590,000.
Babu Mansuri and Hanifaben Mansuri to Matthew Litterini and Kathryn Nicole Lasavio, property at 1 Elm Terrace for $310,000.
Girard Moscato to Joan Sabo, property at 158 Locust Court for $201,000.
Ralf Glebinski and Deborah Glebinski to Reinhard Juraschek and Amy Hamilton, property at 8 Haas Drive for $450,000.
Edward Koziatek and Brenda Koziatek to John Vurckio and Wendy Vurckio, property at 232 River Road for $365,000.
Adam Mutton and Marwa Kashef to Jason Snyder and Kathleen Snyder, property at 7 Beaver Creek Drive for $555,000.
Joseph Pollera to Kevin Shirk, property at 16 Saxonney Circle for $244,000.
Teresa Leyland to Michele Mauchet and Russell Florio, property at 65 Elm Terrace for $324,500.
Darryl Rounsaville and Tammy Rounsaville to Jason Hassler and Gina Hassler, property at 16 Bacorn Road for $558,500.
Peggy Gravett to Adam Pianka and Krystle Pianka, property at 4 Gearys Ridge Road for $550,000.
Navin Jariwala and Damyanti Jariwala to Brian Schoener and Amy Schoener, property at 43 Milestone Drive for $684,900.
Raymond Lindblad to Gregory Eckert and Kaitlyn Eckert, property at 415 Willow Court for $190,000.
Sanford Feld to The Fudge Shoppe Land Group Limited Liability Company, property at 10 Millbrook Road for $225,000.
Brett Peterson and Kristen Peterson to Lindsay Astarita, property at 1305 Baneberry Court for $219,000.
Michael Simpson and Donna Simpson to Brent Williams and Kim Williams, property at 8 Taylor Court for $555,000.
Michael Jay and Diane Jay to John Korn and Anne Korn, property at 4 Fenwick Court for $529,000.
John Breen, executor of the estate of Jeanie Lang Breen, to Craig Christian Winter and Emily Wheatley Cannavaro, property at 44 Wellington Ave. for $249,000.
Kenneth Berkley to Robert Bruce Gray and Claudia Gray, property at 31 Hinkly Road for $12,000.
Frank Peake II and Lisa Peake to Jayesh Patel and Yvonne Patel, property at 9 Ups and Downs Court for $715,000.
Raritan Valley Developers Inc. to Joseph Deluccio and Justine Deluccio, property at 106 Samson Drive for $289,900.
Melvin Dvoor and Marilyn Dvoor to Mary Ann LePore, property at 707 Nottingham Way for $100,000.
Ibraheem Badejo to Sheetal Markan and Manpreet Markan, property at 2 Hoagland Way for $685,000.
Beazer Homes Corp. to National Mosaic Company LLC, property at 20 Johanna Farms Road for $2,000,000.
Readington Township
Jennifer Freier and Chad Wolf to Louis Lombardi, property at 284 Morning Glory Court for $248,000.
John Harmsen to Amanda Palitchka and Paul Szaniawski, property at 6 Kline Blvd. for $245,000.
Kathleen Pear and Alan Schnur to Kathleen Pear, property at 105 Hoffman Road for $90,000.
Gloria Wengrazynek and Martin Chiribao to Amy Sova and Sean Sova, property at 6 Magriet Road for $275,000.
Douglas A. Beardsworth, individually as to one-half and as trustee of the Gregory J. Beardsworth Trust as to one-tenth, the Amy J. Beardsworth Trust as to one-tenth, the Amanda K. Beardsworth Trust as to one-tenth, the Scott R. Beardsworth Trust as to one-tenth and the Matthew A. Beardsworth Trust as to one-tenth, to Anthony Busichio and Nadyne Perlin, property at 12 Pittenger Road for $527,000.
Rosemarie Renda to Antonio Renda and Sara Castles, property at 109 S. Honeyman Road for $575,000.
Phyllis Chapin, by her guardian Ralph Chapin, to Thomas Porch and Theresa Porch, property at 5 Cushetunk Road for $425,000.
Dana Fagerstrom and Jane Fagerstrom to David Vick and Christine Vick, property at 129 Rockafellows Mill Road for $422,500.
Robert Nicolson and Anna Nicolson to Mary Ann Lacamera, property at 1 Fernwood Court for $454,000.
William Melchione to Ronald Garutti Jr. and Jennifer Garutti, property at 110 Stanton Road for $285,000.
Michael Kane and Danya Kane to Sharon Tisdale-Reis and Luis Reis, property at 28 Clark Court for $551,000.
Toll NJ I LLC to Joseph Caruso Jr., property at 88 Ditmar Blvd. for $607,462.
Donna Sakkatos to Philip Lagola and Diana Lagola, property at 7 Emery Drive for $400,000.
Michael Fostik Jr. and June Fostik to Frank Schmitz and Sally Schmitz, property at 16 Quail Lane for $460,000.
Juan Hernandez and Catalina Hernandez to Julius Fashae, property at 33 Bouwrey Place for $542,500.
William Vitello and Ellen Cerami to Daniel Libro and Lisa Libro, property at 224 Cokesbury Road for $745,000.
Jean Tully and Brian Tully to School Solutions LLC, property at 30 Meadow Lane for $599,000.
John Melick and Stacy Melick to David Peterson and Marjorie Peterson, property at 18 Church St. for $500,000.
Heidi Alber to Philip Walguarnery and Barbara Ann Marino, property at 403 Farley Road for $647,000.
Ronald Snyder to Dominika Kiani, property at 109 Fairmount Road for $295,000.
Union Township
William Harclerode and Beverly Harclerode to Ronald Haynes and Betsy Zorrilla, property at 335 Strotz Road for $363,000.
Daniel Korb Jr. and Christina Korb to Stephen Klimas and Jacquelyn Klimas, property at 15 Wyckoff Drive for $590,000.
Jeffrey Walker to Nicholas Tolomeo, property at 66 Sam Bonnell Drive for $130,000.
West Amwell Township
Kalman Prost and Arlene Prost to Anderson Sargeant and Carrie Sargeant, property at 16 George Washington Road for $289,000.
Kelly Curia to George Pfeiffenberger and Jill Abby Pfeiffenberger, property at 8 Corsalo Road for $825,000.


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Blake Leeper
by Bob Babbitt | Jul 09, 2012 |
Blake Leeper is 22 years old and has only been running for three years. But right now, the double below knee amputee 100, 200 and 400 meter specialist just might be the guy who can knock off the great Oscar Pistorius at the Paralympics in London.
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FLUSHING, MI – Unable to find an acceptable choice among the six finalists for full-time city manager, Flushing wants to go back to the well of the 40 people who applied.
But the group that Flushing paid $9,500 to gather resumes for the search says it can't just hand them over without the permission of those who applied.
Under state law, the Michigan Municipal League said candidates who requested anonymity in the search have to be notified before their resume is forwarded.
In July, the council voted to approve a contract with the MML to search for a new city manager after Dennis Bow announced his retirement.
A Flushing hiring committee interviewed six finalists chosen by the MML, zeroing in on one applicant who then took his name out of consideration.
Rather than select one of the remaining five applicants, the city gave the job on an interim basis to Flushing Police Chief Mark Hoornstra.
Mayor Kevin Keane said he has contacted the MML for the remaining applications; however they have not been received by the city and in previous meetings members of the city council expressed concern that the city may not be able to get the applications.
"There is no feeling of animosity between the city and Michigan Municipal League," Keane said. "We're continuing to work with them under the terms of our agreement."
According to the contract, Flushing paid the MML to complete several parts of the search process, including screening applicants and "recommending the best qualified applicants to invite for interview."
"I don't think it's a question of the city taking a stand," Keane said. "We signed an agreement with them and we're going to act pursuant to the terms of the agreement."
Kathie Grinzinger, lead search facilitator for the MML, said when applicants first apply, they can choose to keep their name anonymous through Michigan law.
After top candidates are chose by the MML, per the contract, they are notified that their names will go public through the interviewing process that is chose by the municipalities' governing body.
She said the MML and city are currently talking about taking the next step in the search and she expects an MML representative will be at a meeting in the near future.
In the meantime, Hoornstra began working as both the city manager and police chief last week and said the work has gone well.
Hoornstra will get an extra week of vacation and extra $150 a week for his dual roles. His salary is $82,492 as police chief.
"My days have been kind of full," he said. "I'm putting in a few extra hours and, so far, I don't feel as though there is anything that is getting dropped."